JVC LPT0679-001B User Manual

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Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VHS

CABLE/SAT

– –:– –

LCD PROG

AUDIO

TV/VCR

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VPS/PDC

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0000

PROG

START DEBUT

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

AUX

ENTER/ENTREE

SEC

STOP

DATE

FIN

EXPRESS

PULL-OPEN

DUB

VHS

COPIE

TIRER-OUVRIR

PR Ð / + PUSH / TURN

VHS

24H

EXPRESS

PULL-OPEN TIRER-OUVRIR

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

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

Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use

Of Equipment ............................................3

INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 10

Check Contents .......................................10

Basic Connections ...................................11

S-VIDEO Connection ...............................12

INITIAL SETTINGS 13

Auto Set Up ............................................. 13

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

T-V LINK 16

T-V Link Functions ..................................16

SAT CONTROL SET 17

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

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK 20

Basic Playback (VHS deck) ...................... 20

Basic Recording (VHS deck) ....................21

Playback Features (VHS deck) .................22

Recording Features (VHS deck) ................26

B.E.S.T. Picture System (VHS deck) .......... 29

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK 30

Basic Playback (DV deck) ........................30

Basic Recording (DV deck) ......................31

Playback Features (DV deck) ...................32

Recording Features (DV deck) .................34

TIMER RECORDING 36

VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming .........36

Express Timer Programming ....................38

24 Hour Express Timer Programming ......40

EDITING 44

Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ............. 44

Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ............. 45

Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) .........46

Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) .........47

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

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ..................................................50

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

Audio Dubbing ........................................54

Insert Editing ............................................56

Random Assemble Editing .......................58

REMOTE CONTROL 60

Remote Control Functions .......................60

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 63

Connecting To A Printer ..........................63

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

Connecting/Using A Stereo System ..........65

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 66

Mode Set .................................................66

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

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

VIDEO Plus+® System Setup ....................82

TROUBLESHOOTING 83 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 87

SPECIFICATIONS 88

LIST OF TERMS 89

LPT0679-001B

Safety Precautions

SAFETY FIRST

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

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.

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

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT

E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

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

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded

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

If the

The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. “ ON.

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

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

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

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

1. DO NOT

2. DO NOT

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT

7. DO NOT

8. AVOID

” shows electrical power standby and “!” shows

... 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.

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

control.

recorder or remote control.

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

water. Also DO NOT

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

candles, on the apparatus.

place the recorder ...

block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

place heavy objects on the recorder or remote

place anything which might spill on top of the

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with

place any containers filled with water

place any naked flame sources, such as lighted

violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

IMPORTANT

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

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

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

● Cassettes marked “Mini DV” can be used with the DV deck of this recorder. The DV deck can play back and record only PAL signals.

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

manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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.

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

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

read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment. be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T

DON’T DON’T

DON’T

DON’T DON’T

DON’T

ABOVE ALL...

continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

—

NEVER

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

—

NEVER

sorry!

let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

FRONT VIEW

INDEX

DV IN/OUT

ENTREE/SORTIE DV

STANDBY/ON

DV Eject Button 墌pg. 30, 31

Stop

Button 墌pg. 20, 21, 30, 31

C D E F G H I J

K L M N

Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot Play

Button 墌pg. 20, 30

Pau se

Button 墌pg. 21, 22, 31, 32

DV Button 墌pg. 30, 31 VHS Button 墌pg. 20, 21 VHS Cassette Loading Slot Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button

pg. 58

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Random Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 59 VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 48, 56 VHS Eject Button 墌pg. 20, 21 DV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) 墌pg. 48

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and

extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

DUB

COPIE

Button 墌pg. 13

VHS

PR – / + PUSH / TURN

VHS

24H

EXPRESS

Dubbing Direction (DV / VHS) Indicators

pg. 44, 45

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Dubbing (DUB) Button 墌pg. 44, 45

R.A.EDIT

START

IN /OUT

INSERT A.DUB

Dubbing Direction ( / ) Buttons 墌pg. 44, 45 Record

DV mode Indicators 墌pg. 30, 31

Infrared Beam Receiving Window

Front Display Panel 墌pg. 6

VHS mode Indicators 墌pg. 20, 21

24H EXPRESS

Advanced JOG Dial 墌pg. 20, 30, 40

INSERT Button 墌pg. 57

Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 58

Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌pg. 55

Remote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 48

AUDIO Input Connectors 墌pg. 48, 54, 56

S-VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 48, 56

Button 墌pg. 21, 31

Button 墌pg. 40

PULL-OPEN

TIRER-OUVRIR

To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the cover.

REAR VIEW

ANTENNA ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

OUT SORTIE

AV1 (L-1)

AV2 (L-2)

IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR

AUDIO

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

OUT SORTIE

ANTENNA IN Connector 墌pg. 11

S OUT Connector 墌pg. 12

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector

pg. 11, 50, 64

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Mains Power Cord 墌pg. 11

ANTENNA OUT Connector 墌pg. 11

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

pg. 17, 50, 64

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SAT CONTROL Connector 墌pg. 17

AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌pg. 65

Cooling fan

This prevents the temperature from rising inside the recorder.

●

Do not remove it. Install the recorder so as not to block the area around the fan.

●

The fan may be activated even if the recorder is turned off.

●

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

INDEX (cont.)

B.E.S.T. Picture System Display (VHS deck only)

pg. 29

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Symbolic Mode Indicators

STILL:

PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH:

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

INSERT:

INSERT PAUSE:

AV INSERT:

AV INSERT PAUSE:

SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

Tape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 21, 31

Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 38, 40

Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 38, 40 “Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 37, 39, 40

Tape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only)

pg. 27

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Channel/Clock Display 墌pg. 15

Instant REVIEW Indicator (VHS deck only)

pg. 23

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PDC* Indicator 墌pg. 37, 39

* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available

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

S-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) 墌pg. 69

VCR Indicator

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

Counter/Remain Display (VHS deck only)

pg. 27

墌

Time Code Display (DV deck only) 墌pg. 35 Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)

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

instead of “L-2”.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)

Beginning End

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 67), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/LP/EP

* EP is for NTSC playback only.

C D E F G

]

NTSC

PAL Indicator Tape Direction Counter Display Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 27 Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 25

Tape Position Indicator

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

from the Stop mode

or perform an Index Search

墌

pg. 23). The position of

(

” in relation to “0”

“

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

NOTE:

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

Type of Broadcast 墌pg. 28

VHS Indicator

Current Day/Month/Year

Clock Display

Channel Position Number and Station Name/ Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)

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

instead of “L-2”.

Dubbing Direction Indicators

]

(DV

Timer Warning Display

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

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

VHS) 墌pg. 44, 45

on the remote control.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck)

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 67), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/LP

Sound Mode Display 墌pg. 71

Time C ode D ispl ay 墌pg. 35, 71

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 33

Type of Broadcast 墌pg. 35

DV Indicator

Current Day/Month/Year

Clock Display

Channel Position Number and Station Name/ Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)

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

instead of “L-2”.

Dubbing Direction Indicators

]

(VHS

Timer Warning Display

DV) 墌pg. 44, 45

on the remote control.

ERROR Indicator*

* ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a

copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is not possible depending on the condition.

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

REMOTE CONTROL

CABLE/SAT

LCD PROG

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START DEBUT

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

AUDIO

DAILY/QTDN.

AUX

STOP

FIN

EXPRESS

墌

VHS

– –:– –

WEEKLY/HEBDO

ENTER/ENTREE

30 SEC

DATE

–

pg. 61)

TV/VCR

INDEX (cont.)

LCD Panel 墌pg. 36

DV Button 墌pg. 30, 31

TV/CABLE/SAT Button 墌pg. 61, 62

AUDIO Button 墌pg. 25, 33

(TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 61

LCD PROG Button 墌pg. 36

Number Keys 墌pg. 21, 31, 36

DAILY Button 墌pg. 37, 39

PDC* Button 墌pg. 37, 39

* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available

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

Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌pg. 27

Cancel Programme Check

PROG Button 墌pg. 38

START +/– Button 墌pg. 38

STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 38

Rewind

Play

Record

Stop

r t

TV PR +/– Button 墌pg. 61 VHS Button 墌pg. 20, 21

STANDBY/ON

Display – –:– – Button 墌pg. 27

TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 61

REVIEW Button 墌pg. 23

Transmit Button 墌pg. 36

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 37, 39

Timer

AUX Button 墌pg. 48

MENU Button 墌pg. 18

Auto Tracking

SP/LP Button 墌pg. 21, 31 OK Button 墌pg. 13

30 SEC Button 墌pg. 23

PR +/– Button 墌pg. 21, 31

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 39

Fast Forward

Pa us e

w e

Button 墌pg. 42

Button 墌pg. 20, 30

Button 墌pg. 21, 31

Button 墌pg. 20, 30

Button 墌pg. 13

Button 墌pg. 37, 39

Button 墌pg. 25

Button 墌pg. 20, 30

Button 墌pg. 21, 31

Button 墌pg. 22, 23

+/– Button 墌pg. 61

Button 墌pg. 42

How To Use

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

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

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

pg. 61, 62)

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NOTES:

●

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

●

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

Remote Control LCD

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

A To operate your video recorder, first press the

the remote control’s A/B/C/D code, refer to page 60.

or DV. To switch

VHS

B To operate your TV, first press

on the LCD. (

C To operate your satellite receiver, first press

“CABLE SAT” appears on the LCD. (

墌

pg. 61)

TV/CABLE/SAT

墌

until “TV” appears

TV/CABLE/SAT

pg. 62)

until

NOTES:

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

HOWVIEW

timer programming operations

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Video Cassette Recorder

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

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RF Cable

21-pin SCART/RCA Cable

BNC/RCA Adapter (x 2)

“AA” Batteries (x 2)

Satellite Controller

You are now ready to install your video recorder. (

Infrared Remote Control Unit

墌

pg. 11

)

Basic Connections

Aerial connector

Back of TV

TV aerial cable

21-pin SCART connector

21-pin SCART

cable

(not provided)

Mains power cord

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

ANTENNA IN

RF cable (provided)

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

ANTENNA OUT

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

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

Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect the recorder to TV.

Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear panel of the recorder.

Connect the provided RF cable between the ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

Connect the 21-pin SCART cable between the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

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

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

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

● To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the S-VIDEO connection described on page 12.

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

墌

pg. 52). You can obtain high-quality S-VHS

Connect the recorder to mains.

ATTENTION:

Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) for the connection to the recorder.

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 13.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont.)

S-VIDEO Connection

TV aerial cable

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

OUT

SORTIE

S-Video cable (not provided)

S OUT

IN/OUT

AV1 (L-1)

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/DECODER

AV2 (L-2)

ENTREE/DECODEUR

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

Audio cable (not provided)

AUDIO

OUT SORTIE

Aerial connector

S-VIDEO IN

connector

AUDIO IN connectors

Mains power cord

Back of recorder

Back of TV

ANTENNA OUT

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

AUDIO OUT

RF cable (provided)

connectors . . .

Connect the recorder to TV.

Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “Basic Connections” (

Connect the recorder’s S OUT connector to the TV’s

墌

pg. 11).

S-VIDEO IN connector.

Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.

Connect the recorder to mains.

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

Mains outlet

NOTES:

●

You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 13.

墌

pg. 14).

墌

pg. 65)

INITIAL SETTINGS

Beginning End

Auto Set Up

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

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

button on the recorder or remote control is

, the Auto

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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

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

mains outlet.

● If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be set to its AV mode.

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1 on the recorder or remote control.

Perform Auto Set Up.

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

On the front display panel

Press

to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

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ATTE N TIO N

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

● Tuner setting

● Clock setting

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

墌

pg. 72 pg. 80

墌

pg. 72).

墌

pg. 80)

On the on-screen display

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

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

● If you are using the on-screen

● When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering

to move the

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

T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download ( Auto Set Up function.

”

墌

pg. 14) even if you select “Auto” for

墌

pg. 11) and

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

while Auto

Preset Download

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via a 21-pin SCART cable ( perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 2 on page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1 on the recorder or remote control.

pg. 11), the recorder will automatically

墌

ATTE N TIO N

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

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

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

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Perform Preset Download.

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

On the front display panel

Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

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

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

● If you are using the on-screen

● If you press any button on the

to move the

display, the T-V LINK screen will appear. Then the GUIDE PROG SET screen will appear during Guide Program Number Set. When Preset Download is completed, “COMPLETED” appears for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

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(

pg. 76).

, + and I (space). Some names of

while

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

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

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

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 74 – 78.

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

A Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been

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

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

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 74 – 78.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 80.

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

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the recorder’s power back on again. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto Set Up” on page 13 or “Preset Download” on page 14 again.

pg. 78) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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pg. 78) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

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IMPORTANT

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming (

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

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

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

pg. 75, “Delete A Channel”).

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pg. 36, “VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming”).

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pg. 36).

INFORMATION

Just Clock

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

pg. 80, “Just Clock”).

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If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330 5000

T-V LINK

T-V Link Functions

When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌pg. 11), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

NexTView Link

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

TV Auto Power On

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

VCR Auto Standby

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

Direct Rec

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

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pg. 67).

SAT CONTROL SET

Satellite Receiver Control Setting

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

pg. 38) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”

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

pg. 36) or Express timer programming

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Your recorder

Satellite receiver

Transmitter

Satellite receiver

Satellite Controller (suggested locations)

Satellite Controller (provided)

Installing Satellite Controller

Situate the Satellite Controller.

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

Attach the Satellite Controller.

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

Make connections.

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

NOTE:

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

Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.

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

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

SAT CONTROL

Back of recorder

SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel

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

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Turn on the satellite receiver.

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

Access the Main Menu screen on the

recorder.

Press

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

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

Press the appropriate

to enter the brand code

keys

from the list on page 19, then press OK.

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

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

Access the Initial Set screen.

Access the Sat Control Set screen.

to move the

Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.

number

Select the satellite receiver’s channel for

testing.

Press the appropriate

to enter one of the

keys

channel positions on the satellite receiver, then press

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

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

Check the result of the test.

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

Press

to move the highlight

bar (pointer) to “CHANGED TO ...”, then press OK or e to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

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

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

number

. Then perform the

BRAND NAME CODE

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

73 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 81 81 85 78, 79, 80 82 68 89 88 64, 65 64, 78, 99 68 75 70, 71, 96 68 93 70 87, 94 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 74, 92 66, 84 69 97 83, 90 68 64 69, 98 97 83 91 64

NOTES:

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

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step 6),

Basic Playback

(VHS deck)

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK

Load a cassette.

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

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.

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

automatically.

● Make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front display panel. If not, press the VCR indicator.

Select the VHS deck.

Press

● The VHS button lights on the recorder.

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

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

● The VHS playback indicator lights on the recorder.

VHS

Find the programme start point.

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

JOG

dial to the right.

JOG

Start playback.

on the remote control to turn on

TV/VCR

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pg. 29)

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Stop playback.

Press 8. Then press to remove the cassette.

● The VHS playback indicator turns off.

NOTE:

It is impossible to play back a tape on the VHS deck while the recording is in progress on the DV deck. When you start recording on the DV deck during playback on the VHS deck, playback stops on the VHS deck and recording continues on the DV deck.

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 fullsized VHS cassette.

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

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

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

Basic Recording

(VHS deck)

Load a cassette.

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

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Select the VHS deck.

Press

● The VHS button lights on the recorder.

Press and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.

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

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

● The VHS recording indicator lights on the recorder.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette. (

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

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

Press 8. Then press to remove the cassette.

● The VHS recording indicator turns off.

VHS

Choose a programme.

PR +/–

or the

number keys

. Or push the

Set the tape speed.

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

SP/LP

Start recording.

on the recorder.

pg. 67).

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Pause/Resume recording.

Stop recording.

JOG

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dial

pg. 29)

NOTE:

It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously. However, it is possible to record simultaneously from the same external input. Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or “F-1” depending on the connectors being used. (

pg. 49, “Simultaneous Dubbing”)

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Playback Features

(VHS deck)

NOTE:

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

Reverse Forward

Reverse

5steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow motion 2steps

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Slow

motion

2steps

Normal

play

Forwar d

search 6steps

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)

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

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

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

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

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

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pg. 67)).

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Push the

Press 9.

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

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

Press 9.

Press w or e.

NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

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

dial.

JOG

dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

JOG

ATTE N TIO N

●

Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LPrecorded tape.

●

In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted.

●

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

Slow Motion

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

JOG

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

and release again to return to still

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

NOTES:

●

During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV screen. Press the noise.

●

Slow motion playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

or – on the remote control to eliminate

PR +

dial one click to the left

JOG

dial to the left after selecting all

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

During playback, turn the right.

During playback or still, press 5 for forward highspeed search, or

for reverse high-speed search.

NOTE:

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

dial quickly to the left or

JOG

Variable Speed Search

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

During playback, press w or e.

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

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

dial to the right for

JOG

Skip Search

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

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press 4.

1 to 4 times to skip over

30 SEC

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

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

Example:

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

Current position

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

or e repeatedly

Index number

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

recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically.

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

. The recorder power comes on and the

REVIEW

three times

. The recorder searches

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)

Next Function Memory

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

For Automatic Start Of Playback

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Press For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds. For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind

Press 3, then press within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” and if any timer programming has been made. If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the recorder directly goes into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the pressed for the Automatic Power Off.

, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

Repeat Playback

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

Start playback.

Press 4.

Activate Repeat Playback.

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

● The Play indicator ( u slowly.

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

Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

● Pressing 4

, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

) on the front display panel blinks

Soundtrack Selection

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

During Playback

Pressing

changes the soundtrack as follows:

AUDIO

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TRACK

On-Screen Display

H I F I L

H I F I

NORM

H I F I NORM

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

USE

NOTES:

●

j h

“HI FI L Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio. For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 28. Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcasted in the U.K. “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear (

R” should normally be selected. In this mode,

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pg. 67).

Manual Tracking

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

Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the remote control.

Adjust the tracking manually.

Press PR + or –.

● Press p

NOTE:

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

again to return to automatic tracking.

NTSC Playback

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

Load a cassette.

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

Start playback.

Press 4.

● “NTSC→PAL” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.

●

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

●

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

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)

Recording Features

(VHS deck)

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording (in the right column) or timer recording (

pg. 36, 38, 40), the recording will resume automatically

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when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

Record One Programme While Watching Another

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

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

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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

Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

Engage the ITR mode.

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

Set the recording duration.

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

Accidental erasure prevention

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

Record safety tab

NOTES:

●

You can only perform ITR using the front panel.

●

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

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Elapsed Recording Time Indication

Set the counter display.

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

Reset the counter.

Press

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

Tape Remaining Time

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears on the front display panel.

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

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

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

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

before starting recording or playback.

0000

” displayed.

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)

Retake

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

End of programme Beginning of programme

Programme Programme

Engage the Record-Pause mode.

Press 9 during recording.

Locate the start point.

Tur n t h e or you want to resume recording.

● Your recorder returns to the Record-Pause mode.

Press 4 when you wish to resume recording.

JOG

) and release it when you reach the point where

Resume recording.

Unnecessary

part

Recorded part

Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part

dial to the left or right (or hold down 3

NOTE:

Retake function does not work during Direct Rec (墌pg. 16,

67).

Unnecessary

part

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast Being Received

Regular Monaural NICAM Stereo NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural

● To listen to a stereo programme, press “HIFI L

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press “HIFI L

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

R” appears on the TV screen.

” or “HIFIhR” appears on the TV screen.

NOTE:

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

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appear (

To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Programmes

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

pg. 67).

On-screen Display

(none) ST NICAM BIL. NICAM NICAM

AUDIO

until “NORM”

AUDIO

until

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on page 25.

B.E.S.T. Picture System

(VHS deck)

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference (

pg. 68).

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Playback

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

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

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

NOTES:

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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 (

●

“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.

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pg. 68).

Recording

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

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 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 recordings, 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 does not start Instant Timer Recording (

ATT E NT I ON

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after

and

on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps: A Press and hold

Pause mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition of

the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record Pause mode.

B Press If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (

to start recording.

button while “BEST” is displayed

and press 7 to engage the Record

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pg. 26).

pg. 68).

Basic Playback

(DV deck)

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK

Load a cassette.

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

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.

● If the erase protection switch is set to “SAVE”, playback begins

automatically. It takes about 15 seconds until the playback picture appears.

● Make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front display panel. If not, press the VCR indicator.

Select the DV deck.

Press DV.

● The DV button lights on the recorder.

Find the programme start point.

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

Press 4.

● The DV playback indicator lights on the recorder.

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

JOG

dial to the right.

JOG

Start playback.

on the remote control to turn on

TV/VCR

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Stop playback.

Press 8. Then press to remove the cassette.

● The DV playback indicator turns off.

Usable cassettes

Only cassettes marked can be used with the DV deck.

NOTE:

When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording speed set to “LP”, it is recommended to play back that tape back on this DV deck. Digital video recorder from other manufacturers may not be able to play back the tape properly.

Basic Recording

(DV deck)

Load a cassette.

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

● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Select the DV deck.

Press DV.

● The DV button lights on the recorder.

Choose a programme.

Press and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.

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

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

● The DV recording indicator lights on the recorder.

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

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

Press 8. Then press to remove the cassette.

● The DV recording indicator turns off.

PR +/–

or the

number keys

. Or push the

Set the tape speed.

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

SP/LP

Start recording.

on the recorder.

pg. 67).

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Pause/Resume recording.

Stop recording.

JOG

dial

NOTES:

●

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pg. 49, “Simultaneous Dubbing”)

Playback Features

(DV deck)

NOTE:

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

Reverse Forward

Reverse

3steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow

motion

1step

Slow

motion

1step

Normal

play

Forwar d

search 3steps

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.)

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — M-DV12CL — when:

● No picture during playback.

● Blocks of noise appear during playback.

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

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (

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pg. 67)).

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

Pause during playback.

Push the

Press 9.

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

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

Press 9.

Press w or e.

dial.

JOG

dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

JOG

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NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 3 minutes to protect the heads.

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

JOG

Slow Motion

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

JOG

dial one click to the left

JOG

dial to the left.

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

and release again to return to still

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

NOTE:

Forward slow motion playback stops automatically after 1 minute, reverse slow motion playback after 30 seconds to protect the heads.

To resume normal playback, press

ATTE N TIO N

Picture may appear distorted during variable speed search.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

For forward high-speed search

During playback, turn the

For reverse high-speed search (refer to the JOG dial illustration)

During playback, turn the

dial one or two click to

JOG

the right (➀), and then turn it quickly to the left (➁).

● Reverse high-speed search may not be activated when turning the

dial directly to the left

JOG

during normal playback.

During playback or still, press

for forward high-speed

search, or

for reverse high-speed search.

dial quickly to the right.

JOG

dial

NOTE:

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

Variable Speed Search

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

During playback, press w or e.

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

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

dial to the right for

JOG

Next Function Memory

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

For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds. For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind

Press 3, then press within 2 seconds.

, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

Soundtrack Selection

Your recorder is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing

On-Screen Display

changes the soundtrack as follows:

AUDIO

TRACK

R For stereo or Bilingual tapes

R For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

USE

To resume normal playback, press 4.

NOTES:

●

For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 35.

●

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

●

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

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pg. 67).

Recording Features

(DV deck)

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording (in the right column) or timer recording (

pg. 36, 38, 40), the recording will resume automatically

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when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.)

Record One Programme While Watching Another

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

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

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 2 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished.

Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

Engage the ITR mode.

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

Set the recording duration.

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

Accidental erasure prevention

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

Erase protection switch

NOTE:

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

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes

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Time Code

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

pg. 58), time code is necessary.

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Press – –:– – until the time code on the tape appears on the front display panel.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to show the time code, channel position*, clock time.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

● If “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” ( always appears on the TV screen while the DV deck is being selected. (

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pg. 7)

pg. 71), the time code

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Type of Broadcast Being Received

Regular Monaural NICAM Stereo NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural

● To listen to a stereo programme, press “L

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press

● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while

R” appears on the TV screen.

or “

R” appears on the TV screen.

receiving a NICAM BIL broadcast, set “AUDIO REC” to “MONO” (

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pg. 71).

On-screen Display

(none) ST NICAM BIL. NICAM NICAM

AUDIO

until

until “L

NOTE:

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

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appear (

pg. 67).

To Record NICAM Bilingual Programmes

See “AUDIO REC” on page 71.

NOTES:

●

Before playing back a bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on page 33.

●

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

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NOTES:

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

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

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

VIDEO Plus+® Timer

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1.

TIMER RECORDING

Programming

With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize. You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the PlusCode number.

Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:

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

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

LCD panel

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Load a cassette.

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

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

Select the deck.

Press

The LCD panel looks like this:

Press the programme you wish to record.

● If you make a mistake, press &

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the LCD panel:

Press to transmit the PlusCode number from the remote control to the recorder.

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the TV screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. Input a valid PlusCode number.

or DV.

VHS

Access the PlusCode display.

LCD PROG

Enter the PlusCode number.

number keys

to enter the PlusCode number of a

and input the correct number.

Transmit the PlusCode number.

Check the programme data.

The PlusCode number you entered and the matching timer-recording information are displayed on the TV screen. Check they are correct.

The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing time, then the date and channel position.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see “VIDEO Plus+ page 82 and set the Guide Program number correctly.

Press

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is lit on the front display panel, PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is not lit on the front display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

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● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently

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

Press on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see page 43.

● Repeat steps 3 – 10 for each additional programme.

Press # ( “

” appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press #

Satellite Receiver Users

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

A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17. B Perform steps 1 – 11. In step 7, the front display panel

shows “L2” for the channel position. In step 9, you cannot set “PDC” to “ON”.

C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

changes the display to the programme stop

System Setup” on

Set the tape speed.

(p).

SP/LP

Set the PDC mode.

to select “ON” or “OFF”.

PDC

“PDC Recording” on page 39.

Return to the normal screen.

or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

PROG

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

). The recorder turns off automatically and

TIMER

(

TIMER

) again.

NOTES:

●

To Change The Stop Time . . . ...press anticipated programme schedule delays.

●

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . ...in step 7, press serials or Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

●

You can programme each deck to timer-record as many as 6 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a seventh, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (

●

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

●

It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.

●

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

●

During timer recording, it is not possible to change the recording deck (VHS or DV).

●

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

STOP +/–

DAILY (number key “8

in step 7. You can compensate for

WEEKLY (number key “9

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pg. 42).

”) for daily serials (Monday —

”) for weekly

INFORMATION

Instead of the steps 4–6, you can enter the PlusCode number using the on-screen menu.

A Press B Press the

enter the PlusCode number of a programme you wish to record.

● If you make a mistake, press correct number.

C Press OK, then go to step7

in the left column.

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the TV screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. Input a valid PlusCode number.

● If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION” below.

to access the PlusCode screen.

PROG

number keys

and input the

ATT E NT I ON

Guide Program Number Set

“GUIDE PROG SET” appears after performing step C above if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set. If you want to set the Guide Program number for the satellite broadcast station, press the PROG” to “SAT”. Press number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives that station, then press OK or number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.

number key “0

to input the channel position

to set the Guide Program

(Example) To timer-record a BBC2 programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system.

* If your recorder receives BBC2

on the channel position 2, press

” to change “TV

or e after entering “2”.

Express Timer

Turn on the recorder.

Press 1.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Programming

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

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

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

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Load a cassette.

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

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

Select the deck.

Press

Press just starting out, “P1” appears.)

The front display panel looks like this:

or DV.

VHS

Access the PlusCode screen.

PROG

Access the Programme screen.

START+/–

. (If you’re

Enter the programme start time.

Press

START+/–

time you want recording to start.

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

The front display panel looks like this:

Enter the programme stop time.

Press

STOP+/–

stop.

● Press and hold press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

to enter the

START+/–

to enter the time you want recording to

STOP+/–

to move in 30-minute increments, or

Enter the programme date.

Press

DATE+/–

● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place.

Press

PR+/–

● If you want to set a satellite programme, press the

key “0”

to “SAT”, then press

Press

SP/LP

Press

PDC

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is lit on the front display panel, PDC is set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is not lit on the front display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

“PDC Recording” in the right column

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● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently

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

Press

PROG

on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see page 43.

● Repeat steps 3 – 12 for each additional programme.

Press # ( “

” appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press #

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

...anytime during steps 5 through 11, press

”) for weekly serials or

key “9

serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

Enter the channel position.

to change “TV PROG”

number

PR+/–

Set the tape speed.

(p).

Set the PDC mode.

to select “ON” or “OFF”.

Return to the normal screen.

or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

). The recorder turns off automatically and

TIMER

(

) again.

TIMER

DAI LY (number key “8

WEEKLY (number

”) for daily

NOTES:

●

It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.

●

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

●

During timer recording, it is not possible to change the recording deck (VHS or DV).

●

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

Satellite Receiver Users

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

A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17. B Perform steps 1 – 13. In step 9, press the

to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. The front display panel shows “L2” for the channel position. Then press enter the channel position for the satellite broadcast. In step 11, you cannot set “PDC” to “ON”.

C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

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pg. 42).

number key “0

PR+/–

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to “OFF” if PDC is not available on your selected channel. (See step 9 on page 37 and step 11 in the left column.

NOTES:

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

●

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

●

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

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24 Hour Express Timer Programming

Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming:

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

● Select the deck.

● Set the tape speed.

●

For the VHS deck:

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

For the DV deck:

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

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the recorder.

Enter the programme mode.

Press

24H EXPRESS

indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel.

● The current tape speed and VPS/PDC setting appear on the front display panel, but it is impossible to change the setting. You can only change the setting after programming (

pg. 42).

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Set the programme start/stop time and

# on the recorder. The start time

channel.

Tur n t h e want recording to start.

● One click stop of the intervals.

dial to the left or right to set the time you

JOG

dial changes the time in 5-minute

JOG

Push the blinking on the front display panel. Turn the the left or right to set the time you want recording to stop.

Push the select the channel you wish to record.

● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding the

JOG

remote control. Repeat the step 2.

Press

24H EXPRESS

automatically and “

● To disengage the timer mode, press #

24H EXPRESS

dial. The stop time indicator ( ) starts

JOG

dial. Turn the

JOG

dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing & on the

dial to the left or right to

JOG

dial to

Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

#. The recorder turns off

appears on the front display panel.

”

again.

(

TIMER

) or

NOTES:

●

It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.

●

If “Err” appears on the front display panel, repeat the steps on page 40 again.

●

When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function. Press normal screen, and try again.

●

You can use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function also when the recorder is turned off.

●

For 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function, the programme overlap warning display does not appear even if some programmes overlap each other. The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly.

●

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

●

During timer recording, it is not possible to change the recording deck (VHS or DV).

●

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

●

You cannot use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function if you select the DV deck and set the channel to “F-1”.

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pg. 42).

to return to

Access the Programme screen/display.

Press " again to check more information. Each time you press ", the next programme’s information appears.

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The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing

changes the display to the programme stop time, then the

date and the channel position.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

To cancel or change a programme...

Cancel or change a programme.

Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme settings, press the appropriate button:

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC

(

● You can change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the channel position by pressing the

number key “0

”.

START+/–

and/or

SP/LP

Check, cancel and change programmes

Disengage the timer mode.

Press # (

Access the Programme Check screen/display.

Press ".

● The Programme Check screen or display appears for the deck (VHS or DV) being selected.

), then press 1.

TIMER

Return to the normal screen/display.

Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes remaining, go to step 6.

Return to the timer mode.

Press # (

TIMER

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the front display panel even if the recorder’s power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or change the programmes.

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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 on the VHS deck.

Confirm the overlapping programmes.

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

Select the programme to modify.

Press rt, then press OK or e.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

ATTE N TIO N

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

Press highlight bar to “DV”, then press OK or DV Programme Check screen appears.

Cancel or change programme setting as described in step2 and

in the right column.

to move the

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press 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,

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, START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC

(

) when the Programme screen on which you

SP/LP

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.

press & when the Programme

press the appropriate button:

to finish the timer

PROG

and/or

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.

Tape Dubbing

(from DV to VHS)

EDITING

Dubbing An Entire Cassette

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

Load cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

Select the dubbing direction.

Press .

● The dubbing direction indicator (DV ) lights.

Set the tape speed.

Press

● “DV ]

“ON”. (

, then press

VHS

VHS” appears on the TV screen if “O.S.D.” is set to

pg. 67)

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SP/LP (p)

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Start dubbing.

Press

● DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.

● If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind

automatically. The VHS deck goes into Record Pause mode, and the DV deck goes into Pause mode. When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins automatically. After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes automatically and eject them. The recorder then shuts off.

for more than 2 seconds.

DUB

NOTES:

● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.

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

● To cancel the dubbing mode, press direction indicator (DV ) goes off.

so that the dubbing

PR +/–

Tape Dubbing

(from VHS to DV)

Dubbing An Entire Cassette

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

Load cassettes.

For the VHS deck

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

For the DV deck

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

Select the dubbing direction.

Press .

● The dubbing direction indicator ( VHS) lights.

Set the tape speed.

Press DV, then press

● “DV }

VHS” appears on the TV screen if “O.S.D.” is set to

“ON”. (

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pg. 67)

SP/LP (p)

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Start dubbing.

Press

● VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.

● If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind

automatically. The DV deck goes into Record Pause mode, and the VHS deck goes into Pause mode. When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins automatically. After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes automatically and eject them. The recorder then shuts off.

for more than 2 seconds.

DUB

NOTES:

● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.

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

● To cancel the dubbing mode, press direction indicator ( VHS) goes off.

so that the dubbing

PR +/–

Normal Dubbing

(from DV to VHS)

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EDITING (cont.)

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

Load cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

Select the dubbing direction.

Press .

● The dubbing direction indicator (DV ) lights.

Set the tape speed.

Press

● “DV ] “ON”. (

A B C

A B

● DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.

Press

, then press

VHS

VHS” appears on the TV screen if “O.S.D.” is set to

pg. 67)

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SP/LP (p)

Locate the start point on the DV deck.

Press DV. Press Press point.

to start playback.

to pause playback a little before the start

Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.

Press Press and hold enters the Record Pause mode.

VHS

and press 7 so that the VHS deck

Start dubbing.

START

NOTES:

● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.

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

● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not recorded.

● To cancel the dubbing mode, press direction indicator (DV ) goes off.

● When dubbing a Mini DV tape that was produced by audio dubbing, you need to set “12BIT MODE” to the appropriate mode before playing back the tape. (

so that the dubbing

PR +/–

pg. 71)

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Pause dubbing.

Press

● The VHS deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the DV deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.

Press 8 to stop recording on the VHS deck. Then press

and press

START

End dubbing.

to stop playback on the DV deck.

Normal Dubbing

(from VHS to DV)

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

Load cassettes.

For the VHS deck

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

For the DV deck

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

Select the dubbing direction.

Press .

● The dubbing direction indicator ( VHS) lights.

Set the tape speed.

Press DV, then press

● “DV }

A B C

A B

● VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.

Press

VHS” appears on the TV screen if “O.S.D.” is set to

“ON”. (

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pg. 67)

Locate the start point on the VHS deck.

Press

VHS

Press Press point.

to start playback.

to pause playback a little before the start

Prepare the DV deck for dubbing.

Press DV. Press and hold enters the Record Pause mode.

Start dubbing.

START

SP/LP (p)

and press 7 so that the DV deck

NOTES:

● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.

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

● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not recorded.

● To cancel the dubbing mode, press direction indicator ( VHS) goes off.

● Before you start dubbing, set “SOUND MODE” to the appropriate mode. (

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pg. 71)

so that the dubbing

PR +/–

Pause dubbing.

Press

● The DV deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the VHS deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.

Press 8 to stop recording on the DV deck. Then press

VHS

START

End dubbing.

and press

to stop playback on the VHS deck.

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EDITING (cont.)

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

Make connections.

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

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors. If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors. If the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...

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

the recorder’s DV IN/OUT connector.

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

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

Set the recorder’s input mode.

Press

AUX (number key “0

● When using the VHS deck as the recording deck, set “VHS F-1 INPUT” to “VIDEO” for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or “S-VIDEO” for the AUDIO/S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being used (

”) and/or PR to select “F-1”.

pg. 53).

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Select the recording deck.

Press

● To edit from a camcorder to the VHS deck through the DV IN/ OUT connector, press .

● To edit from a camcorder to the DV deck through the S-VIDEO (VIDEO)/AUDIO input connectors, press .

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 68.

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

Engage the Record mode of the recorder.

or DV.

VHS

Set the edit mode. (VHS deck only)

Start the camcorder.

Start the recorder.

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

Recorder

PAUSE connector

Mini-plug cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder only)

EDIT

Camcorder

Player

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

Recorder

DV cable (VC-VDV204) (not provided)

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

DV IN/OUT

DV IN/ OUT

(JVC camcorder only)

VIDEO input

AUDIO input

Audio cable (not provided)

Video cable

(not provided)

PAUSE connector

Mini-plug cable

(not provided)

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

Recorder

Mini-plug cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder only)

Camcorder

Player

PAUSE connector

EDIT

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO input

AUDIO input

Audio cable (not provided)

S-Video cable

(not provided)

NOTES:

About DV IN/OUT connector

To output digital signal when dubbing from the VHS deck to

●

other device through the DV IN/OUT connector, press then press To input digital signal when dubbing from other device to the

●

VHS deck through the DV IN/OUT connector, press

VHS, and then press 7 to start recording on the VHS deck.

It is possible to control the DV deck from the AVC protocol-

●

equipped device that is connected to the DV IN/OUT connector. To control the VHS deck, use the buttons on this recorder and the remote control.

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select

●

“AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes. When you are editing through the DV IN/OUT connector, the

●

recorder will stop if signal is interrupted. When connecting this recorder to a device equipped with a DV

●

input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-VDV204).

to start playback on the VHS deck.

then

and

Player

EDIT

Simultaneous Dubbing

It is possible to perform recording simultaneously on both the VHS deck and the DV deck from the same external input.

A Press B Press DV to select the DV deck. Press and hold C Press D Engage the Play mode of the connected device. E Press F Press G Press DV to select the DV deck, then press

AUX (number key “0”)

VHS

to select the VHS deck. Press and hold

to start recording on both the VHS deck and DV deck.

to stop recording on the VHS deck.

and /or PR to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connectors being used.

and press 7so that the DV deck enters the Record Pause mode.

and press 7so that the VHS deck enters the Record Pause mode.

to stop recording on the DV deck.

NOTE:

It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

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EDITING (cont.)

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

Make connections.

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 51.

When using your recorder as the source player ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording deck. When using your recorder as the recording deck ...

... connect its AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the source player. If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C

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

With C connection ...

● When using your recorder as the recording deck (C-a), set “L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” and “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (

pg. 52, 53).

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● When using your recorder as the source player (C-b), set “L-1

OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (

Set the input mode of recording deck.

With this video recorder, press and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector being used.

● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its instruction manual.

● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (

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pg. 53).

pg. 52).

AUX (number key “0

”)

Advantages of S-VHS video recorders

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

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

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

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

Select the recording deck.

Press

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 68.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

or DV.

VHS

Set the edit mode. (VHS deck only)

Start the source player.

Start the recording deck.

TV receiver

(AV mode)

Player

Your recorder

Recorder Your recorder

TV receiver

(AV mode)

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

-a

TV receiver

(AV mode)

Audio cable

(not provided)

Recorder

S-Video cable

(not provided)

Player

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Another recorder

Your recorder

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

Another recorder

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Player

-b

Player Your recorder

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Recorder

21-pin SCART cable (not provided)

TV receiver

(AV mode)

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

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

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

finish dubbing the tapes.

● When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (

● 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 and AUDIO input/output connectors. When using your recorder as the source player... ... connect its rear panel S OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording deck’s S-Video and Audio input connectors. When using your recorder as the recording deck ... ... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player’s S-Video and Audio output connectors. Then, set the recorder’s input mode to “F-1”, and set “VHS F-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (

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pg. 53).

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pg. 67).

Output/Input Set

Access the Output/Input Set screen.

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

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L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting

The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

Select the output or input mode for the AV1

(L-1) IN/OUT connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1 OUTPUT” or “L-1 INPUT”. Then, press OK or the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is

the table below.

L-1 OUTPUT

: If a connected appliance’s input is

VIDEO

S-VIDEO:

L-1 INPUT

: If a connected appliance’s output is

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

to select

bold

compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”. If a connected appliance’s input is compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain highquality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.

: If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain highquality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Return to the normal screen.

Press

NOTES:

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

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

L-2 SELECT Setting

Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting” on page 52.

Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2 SELECT”. Then, press OK or

to select the appropriate

setting.

* The default setting is

the table below.

L-2 SELECT

: To use this recorder as the recording

A/V

DECODER

SAT

: To use a decoder connected to the

: To view a satellite programme with

bold

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

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

the TV set while the recorder is turned off. (

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pg. 64)

VHS F-1 INPUT Setting

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

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting” on page 52.

Select the input mode for the VIDEO/

S-VIDEO connector.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VHS F-1 INPUT”. Then, press OK or appropriate setting.

* The default setting is

the table below.

VHS F-1 INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

to select the

bold

: If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible only with regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.

: If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible with Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain highquality S-VHS picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

Return to the normal screen.

Press

NOTES:

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

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

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

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

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

Return to the normal screen.

Press

EDITING (cont.)

Audio Dubbing

VHS Audio Dubbing

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

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

DV Audio Dubbing

This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “12BIT” (

pg. 71).

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ATTENTION:

You cannot perform Audio Dubbing on a tape that was recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “16BIT” ( on a tape that was recorded at the “LP” speed, or on a blank tape.

Pre-recorded tape

Audio-dubbed tape

pg. 71),

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Your recorder

CD player, etc.

Audio mixer

CD player, etc.

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

Mixer output

Your recorder

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Make connections.

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

● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the recorder’s AUDIO L input connector.

Load a cassette.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

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

Select the recording deck.

Press

● When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press so that the audio signals from the AUDIO L + R input connectors can be recorded. The dubbing direction indicator ( VHS) lights.

Press

Press 4 to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and press dubbing.

Press

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (“o blinks, “

● To perform Audio Dubbing with audio mixing, press to select “HI FI L using the DV deck as the recording deck, also make sure that “12BIT MODE” is set to “SOUND1” (

* Audio Dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if you are using a

or DV.

VHS

Set the recorder’s input mode.

AUX (number key “0

”) and/or PR to select “F-1”.

Locate the start point.

when you reach the point where you want to start

Engage the Audio Dubbing mode.

A.DUB

” and “i” light up on the front display panel.)

monaural audio component, or if you don’t have an audio mixer.

R” or “L

R” at this point. When

pg. 71).

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AUDIO

”

Start dubbing.

Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press 4 to start the tape in your recorder; Audio Dubbing begins at this point.

● “o

” blinks and “u” is displayed on the front display panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press dubbing.

End Audio Dubbing.

Press 8 to stop the tape in your recorder, and engage the audio component’s Stop mode.

. Press 4 to resume

NOTES:

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

● When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV deck, set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND2” (

● 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

to select “HI FI NORM” (

AUDIO

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

● Audio Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using these 21-pin SCART connectors, be sure to select the correct input mode (“L-1” or “L-2”) in step 4.

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape on the VHS deck, press you wish to hear ( dubbed Mini DV tape on the DV deck, set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND2” (

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

● Audio dubbing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.

on the remote control to select the soundtrack

AUDIO

pg. 25). When playing back an audio-

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pg. 71).

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pg. 71).

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pg. 25). (VHS deck only)

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EDITING (cont.)

Insert Editing

VHS Insert Editing

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

Source tape

Recording tape

Before Insert Editing

After Insert Editing

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Recorder

Audio/Video signal S-Video signal

Another recorder

Player

Your recorder

DV Insert Editing (SP mode only)

The picture is replaced with new one, while the audio soundtrack remains unchanged. For Insert Editing, use your recorder as the recording deck.

ATTENTION:

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

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Make connections.

Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel.

Select the recording deck.

Press

● When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press so that the video and audio signals from the VIDEO/S-VIDEO and AUDIO L + R input connectors can be recorded. The dubbing direction indicator ( VHS) lights.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

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

Press

For the VHS deck

Load the recording cassette into the VHS deck, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the segment to be replaced) using the

and 9.

Then press

For the DV deck

Load the recording cassette into the DV deck.

Press 4 to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and press dubbing.

or DV.

VHS

Load a cassette.

Set the recorder’s input mode.

AUX (number key “0

”) and/or PR to select “F-1”.

pg. 53)

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Prepare the recording cassette.

dial, or pressing

JOG

to reset the counter.

0000

Locate the start point.

when you reach the point where you want to start

Start Editing.

Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press 4 to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing begins at this point.

● “

” and “u” are displayed on the front display panel.

End Insert Editing.

For the VHS deck

At counter “0:00:00”, Insert Editing will stop automatically while the tape continues running in the Play mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the specified edit-out point, press

For the DV deck

Press

to stop recording on the DV deck.

0000

AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only)

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time ... ... In step 7, after you press (

” and “u” blink and “i” lights up on the front display

“

panel.)

NOTES:

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

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS (or S-VHS)

cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

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

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

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

● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/ OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using these 21-pin SCART connectors, be sure to select the correct input mode (“L-1” or “L-2”) in step 4.

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

● Insert Editing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.

INSERT

, press

A.DUB

also.

Engage the Insert Editing mode.

Press

● Your recorder enters the Insert Pause mode. (“o

“

” light up on the front display panel.)

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

INSERT

”, “u” and

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EDITING (cont.)

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

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

Load cassettes.

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

Select the DV deck.

Press DV.

Access the R.A.Edit screen.

Press

R.A.EDIT

Press rt to move the pointer to select one programme you want to edit, then press OK or

● If you want to remove a programme from the R.A.EDIT screen, press to delete all the edit-in and edit-out points.

Press 4 to start playback. Find the edit-in point on the source tape from where you want the edited scene to begin by pressing press

IN/OUT

● The edit-in point is registered in memory and appears on the screen.

. The R.A.Edit screen appears.

Select the programme.

in step 5 and 6

Locate the start point.

, then

Locate the end point.

Press 4 to start playback. Find the edit-out point where you want the edited scene to end by pressing

IN/OUT

● The edit-out point is registered

● The total time of the edited

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each

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

A B

in memory and appears on the screen.

scenes is displayed to the right of “TOTAL”.

additional scene.

Prepare the source tape.

Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.

Press

VHS

Search for the point where you want to start dubbing by pressing Press 7, then the VHS deck enters the Record Pause mode.

, then press

4, 5

or 3 then press 8.

To Make Corrections ...

... in step 5 or 6, you can cancel registered in and out points by pressing

● If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points

. Each time you press, the preceding point is erased.

and want to reset the first set, you have to press & until all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them after you have repaired the first set of points.

NOTES:

● When Random Assemble Editing does not work, press , then perform Random Assemble Editing again.

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

● When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes (

pg. 35), the recorder may not find the edit-in point you set

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and a malfunction may occur.

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

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

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

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

● To use Random Assemble Editing consecutively for two or more programmes, press When dubbing from another Mini DV cassette, change the Mini DV cassette first, and then press

for each programme.

START

Start Random Assemble Editing.

Press

● Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are copied to the VHS deck in the order they were registered.

● The on-screen display remains while your recorder searches for each scene (blinking cursor indicates scene currently being searched for), but disappears during actual editing.

● During scene search, the VHS deck automatically enters its Record-Standby mode.

● When all registered scenes have been edited, the DV deck enters the Pause mode, the VHS deck enters its Record Pause mode, and the arrow blinks at the next available number.

Press Press Press DV, then press

(or OK).

START

End Random Assemble Editing.

R.A.EDIT

twice to return to the normal screen.

to stop the VHS deck’s Record Pause mode.

to stop the DV deck’s Pause mode.

On the remote control

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control Functions

Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching

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

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Display the code.

Press and hold 2 seconds. The code currently set blinks on the LCD panel.

Change the remote control code.

Press the for D.

Press OK to set the code.

On the recorder

Press 4 on the recorder for over 5 seconds while the recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears on the front display panel.

● If the code displayed on the front display panel is different

Press 8 on the remote control. The code currently set on the remote control will be applied to the recorder.

number key “1

Set the remote control code.

Display the code.

from the code set on the remote control, go to step 5.

Change the recorder’s code.

or DV on the remote control for over

VHS

” for A, “2” for B, “3” for C or “4”

NOTE:

When “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 67), it is impossible to change the remote code.

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.

Before performing the following steps:

Turn off the TV using its remote control.

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IMPORTANT

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

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

Use the

number keys

button to select the TV’s channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV’s remote control.

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

, and the p button, & button or #

button corresponds to the 1-

button

Set the TV brand code.

Press

TV/CABLE/SAT

to switch the display to “TV” and keep pressing the button down until “TV-_ _” appears. Enter your TV’s brand code using the

number keys

, then press OK. Press 1 on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the TV and try operations (

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you

do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.

● Some brands of TV have more than one code. If the TV does

not function with one code, try entering another.

Operate the TV.

First, press

TV/CABLE/SAT

Then press the corresponding button: 1,

TV PR +/–, TV%+/– number keys

● For some brands of TV, you must press OK after having pressed

the

● To return the remote control to video recorder control, press

VHS

BRAND NAME CODE

JVC BLAUPUNKT BRANDT FERGUSON FINLUX FUNAI LG/GOLDSTAR GRAETZ GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT LUXOR MITSUBISHI MIVAR NEC NOKIA NORDMENDE PANASO NIC PHILIPS SABA SALORA SAMSUNG SELECO SHARP SONY TELEAVIA TELEFUNKEN THOMSON TOSHIBA

number keys

or DV.

step 2).

墌

to switch the display to “TV”.

TV/VCR

(Volume), ^(TV Muting),

01, 23, 24, 25 19 26 27 30 32 18 28 19 10 28 28 03 29 20 31 26 11 02 26 28 02, 12, 33, 34, 35 28 06 07 26 26 26 14

NOTE:

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

REMOTE CONTROL (cont.)

Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

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

Before performing the following steps:

Turn off the satellite receiver using its remote control.

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Set the satellite receiver brand code.

Press

TV/CABLE/SAT

to switch the display to “CABLE SAT” and keep pressing the button down until “SATCBL-_ _” appears. Enter your satellite receiver’s brand code using the

number keys

Press satellite receiver and try operations (

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the satellite

receiver, you do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.

● Some brands of satellite receiver have more than one code. If

the satellite receiver does not function with one code, try entering another.

First, press

, then press OK.

on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the

step 2).

墌

Operate the satellite receiver.

TV/CABLE/SAT

to switch the display to “CABLE SAT”. Then press the corresponding button:

number keys

● For some brands of satellite receiver, you must press p

having pressed the

● The

receivers.

● To return the remote control to video recorder control, press

VHS

BRAND NAME CODE

number keys

or DV.

number keys

may not function with some satellite

TV PR +/–

after

IMPORTANT

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

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Printer

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

Make connections.

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

DV IN/OUT

DV cable (VC-VDV204) (not provided)

To DV IN connector

Your recorder

Digital printer

Select the deck.

Press DV.

● When you use the VHS deck ...

... Press . The dubbing direction indicator ( VHS) lights.

Start playback.

Press 4.

● The image being displayed on the TV screen is output to the

digital printer. Any on-screen displays are not output.

NOTES:

About DV IN/OUT connector

● To output digital signal when dubbing from the VHS deck to

other device through the DV IN/OUT connector, press and then pressing 4 to start playback on the VHS deck.

● When connecting this recorder to a device equipped with a

DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-VDV204).

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector, then connect the AV1 (L-1) IN/ OUT connector to the TV’s connector.

Aerial connector

Back of TV

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

21-pin SCART connector

NOTES:

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2

mode by pressing

AUX (number key “0

“L-2” appears on the front display panel.

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite

receiver.

Aerial

TV aerial

Outdoor unit

Satellite cable

cable

pg. 53).

墌

Mains outlet

”) and/or PR so that

Satellite receiver

DECODERVCRTV

IN/OUT

AV1 (L-1)

AV2 (L-2)

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

AUDIO

OUT SORTIE

ANTENNA ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

OUT

SORTIE

Back of recorder

IMPORTANT

When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (墌pg. 53), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the recorder is in timer mode, in stop mode, in recording mode or turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press

● Set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “VIDEO” and set the satellite receiver’s output and the TV’s input to the composite mode.

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

● If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the

satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press

on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the front display panel.

TV/VCR

on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.

TV/VCR

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.

FM tuner

CD player

Stereo amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Speaker Television Speaker

ANTENNA ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

OUT

SORTIE

AV1 (L-1)

AV2 (L-2)

IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR

AUDIO OUT

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

Audio cable (not provided)

AUDIO

OUT SORTIE

Mains outlet

Back of recorder

Make connections.

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connectors on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.

NOTE:

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.

Mode Set

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

You can change various mode settings on TV screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 67 to 71.

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MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

The procedure shows how to set “O.S.D.” to “ON” on

●

the “MODE SET” screen as an example.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

Press highlight bar (pointer) to “O.S.D.”.

Access the Mode Set screen.

Select the mode.

to move the

墌

pg. 67

pg. 68

pg. 71

Select the mode setting.

Press OK or e.

Return to the normal screen.

Press

MODE SET

O.S.D.

OFF

AUTO TIMER

OFF

DIRECT REC

OFF

* The default setting is

When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

When this function 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.

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

When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold control, or press

on the recorder.

(TIMER).

and press 4 on the remote

NOTES:

●

When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV (

●

If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the (

pg. 21, 31).

墌

●

During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.

●

Retake function (

pg. 28) does not work during Direct Rec. (VHS deck only)

墌

button functions as described in “Basic Recording”

墌

pg. 11).

POWER SAVE

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off.

NOTES:

●

During Power Save mode ... ... the front display panel will be turned off. ... the Just Clock function ( ... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.

●

Power Save does not work when ... ... the recorder is in the Timer mode. ... the recorder’s power is turned off after timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording. ... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT” (

pg. 80) does not work.

墌

pg. 53).

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

VHS MODE SET

B.E.S.T.

OFF

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

EDIT SOFT SHARP

AUTO SP]LP TIMER

OFF

* The default setting is

in the table below.

bold

You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (

墌

pg. 29).

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select “AUTO”.

: Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture

AUTO

System.

: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and

EDIT

playback).

: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes

SOFT

containing a lot of noise.

: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of

SHARP

flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.

NOTES:

●

When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change until you select another mode.

●

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

●

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

When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode.

For Example . . .

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

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.

NOTES:

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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 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 nonrecorded 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 mode.

●

The Auto SP the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180, or with some tapes of shorter lengths.

●

If you perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the Auto SP and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

]

LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and

]

LP TIMER”

LP Timer activated,

VHS MODE SET (cont.)

DIGITAL 3R

OFF

S-VHS

OFF

* The default setting is

When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

●

Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL 3R” set to “ON”.

●

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

●

If you use the recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL 3R” to “OFF” before starting.

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

To record in S-VHS:

●

Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

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

●

Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”. (墌 See below.) Then, insert a cassette marked “VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

To record in VHS:

●

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”. Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF”. (

To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

●

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Then, set “S-VHS” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off. The VHS recording mode is selected.

See below.)

墌

S-VHS ET

OFF

NOTE:

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

You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function. When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

NOTES:

●

You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.

●

Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”. (

●

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

●

The S-VHS ET function does not work ... ... with S-VHS cassettes. ... with recordings in LP mode.

●

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

●

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

●

You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)

●

While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some recorders, noise may appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)

●

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

pg. 29) is in progress.

墌

pg. 68)

墌

pg. 26, 34) is in progress.

墌

pg. 22),

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

VHS MODE SET (cont.)

DIGITAL TBC/NR

OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

* The default setting is

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

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

●

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

●

When “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”, if you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback picture may be distorted. If this is the case, set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “OFF”.

●

When playing back a MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does not function even though “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

DV MODE SET

SOUND MODE

12BIT

16BIT

12BIT MODE

SOUND1

SOUND2 FULL SOUND

AUDIO REC

NICAM

MONO

TIME CODE

OFF

* The default setting is

Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape.

: Enables Audio Dubbing later.

12BIT

: Audio Dubbing is impossible but the recorded sound quality is

16BIT

higher than “12BIT”.

Select the appropriate mode when playing back an audio-dubbed Mini DV tape.

SOUND1

SOUND2 FULL SOUND

: Original recorded sound : Audio-dubbed sound

:Original recorded sound and Audio-dubbed sound

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

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When “12BIT MODE” is set to “FULL SOUND”, both the main and sub audio will be audible for bilingual tapes.

●

To select only the main audio or only the sub audio of bilingual tapes, set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND1”.

Select the appropriate mode when recording the NICAM bilingual programmes.

: The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the audio

NICAM

MONO

When this function is set to “ON”, the time code always appears on the TV screen while the DV deck is being selected. When this functions is set to “OFF”, the time code appears on the TV screen only by pressing – –:– –. (墌pg. 7, 35)

track.

: The Standard (monaural) audio programme will be recorded on

the audio track.

Beginning End

Tuner Set

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download ( — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going through any vacant channels.

pg. 13, 14).

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Auto Channel Set

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Turn on the recorder.

Press 1.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

●

You can set up the recorder’s tuner also by Preset Download (

●

The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “ the TV screen moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in step 4 appears.

Perform Auto Channel Set.

pg. 14).

墌

” mark on

MAIN MENU

MODE SET VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET

View the Confirmation screen.

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is displayed on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, the Confirmation screen looking like the one to the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — channel positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use the button on the remote control.

●

The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto Channel Set.

Return to the normal screen.

Press

●

Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 74 – 77 for the procedures.

●

Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly.

pg. 78). The

墌

rt w e

IMPORTANT

●

In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (

Plus+

Timer Programming”).

●

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

pg. 36, “VIDEO

墌

pg. 75, “Delete

墌

NOTES:

●

Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 77.

●

If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–” appears on the TV screen in step 4. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

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Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (

pg. 13), Preset Download (墌pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set

墌

(

pg. 72).

墌

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or Confirmation screen appears.

Press rt w e until an open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

Access the Confirmation screen.

Select the channel position.

(Example) To store in position 6.

. The

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Select the band.

Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press e.

Input the channel.

Press the want to store.

●

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

●

Press

●

number keys

Input “0” before any single number entries. To input the registered station name (ID – until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press For fine tuning adjustment, press then press When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER” setting cannot be changed (

Enter new channel information.

Repeat steps 3 – 6 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position” (

pg. 75).

墌

If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (

to input the channel number you

. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

pg. 53).

墌

CH21

pg. 78), press e

墌

until “+/–” begins blinking,

pg. 76).

墌

ATT E NT I ON

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system in this state, the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this screen. ( Number Set”) Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (

pg. 37, “ATTENTION — Guide Program

墌

pg. 82).

墌

The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins blinking.

Delete a channel.

Press &.

●

The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.

●

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

Change Station Channel Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

Select the new position.

Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the

●

stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the item.

Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Press OK twice.

Select the new station.

Press e until the station name (ID) begins blinking, then press rt until the new station’s name (ID) you want to store begins blinking. Registered station names (

pg. 78) appear as you

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press

Press OK.

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The Confirmation screen appears.

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Repeat steps 1 – 4 as necessary.

Press

Switch the stations.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1 and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” in the left column before continuing.

Select the character for station name.

Press e until the first letter of the station name begins blinking.

Enter the new character.

Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f, +,

(space)) and stop when the desired character is

indicated, then press characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering all characters, press OK.

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The Confirmation screen appears.

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If you make a mistake, press begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,

–,

, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).

to enter. Enter the remaining

until the incorrect character

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Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Select the channel to fine-tune.

Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

Perform tuning.

Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

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The Confirmation screen appears.

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Repeat steps 1 – 3 as necessary.

Close the Confirmation screen.

Press

TV Station And ID List

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

ID* STATION NAME

Anglia TV ARD ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC2 Berlin 1 Berlin 2 Border TV Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT2 Children Ch Canal + CNN Channel TV Central TV Channel 4 Channel 5 DRS DR TV DSF Euronews Euronews Eurosports France1 France2 France3 Granada TV Grampian TV Hessen1 Hessen3 HRT HTV ITV Network Kabelkanal London MDR MTV Nord3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 Network 2 NRK N-TV Offener Kanal ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 OWL 3 Premiere PR07 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S RTBF 1 RTBF 2 RTE 1 RTL RTL 2 RTP

ANGL ARD ARTE BBC BBC1 BBC2 BLN1 BLN2 BORD BR1 BR3 BRT1 BRT2 CHLD CH+ CNN CHNL CNTR CH 4 CH 5 DRS DRTV DSF EURN EURO EURS FR1 FR2 FR3 GRNA GRMP HR1 HR3 HRT HTV ITV KABL LNDN MDR MTV N3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 NET2 NRK N-TV OKAN ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 OWL3 PRMI PR07 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 RKPS RTB1 RTB2 RTE1 RTL RTL2 RTP

ID* STATION NAME

SAT SAT 1 Scottish TV SC4 SDR SDR1 SFB1 SFB3 SKY Sky One Sky Net Sport SR 1 Super RTL STV Test STV 1 STV 2 Suedwest3 SWF 1 Schweiz4 TYNE TEES Text TF1 TNT int TRT int TSI TSR TSW TVE TV Polonia TVP 1 TVP 2 TVS TV2 TV5 Tele Zurich Ulster TV Veronica VIVA VIVA2 VOX VTM VT4 West1 West3 YLE 1 YLE 2 Yo r ks h ir e TV ZDF Zurich 1 3SAT

* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station

name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different station.

SAT SAT1 SCOT SC4 SDR SDR1 SFB1 SFB3 SKY SKY1 SKYN SPRT SR1 SRTL STVT STV1 STV2 SWR SWF1 SWZ4 TEES TEXT TF1 TNT TRT TSI TSR TSW TVE TVPA TVP1 TVP2 TVS TV2 TV5 TZUR ULST VERN VIVA VIV2 VOX VTM VT4 WDR1 WDR3 YLE1 YLE2 YOR K ZDF ZUR1 3SAT

TV Station Channel Number Guide

Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV.

London & South-East

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

Bluebell Hill.........................40 46 43 65 —

Crystal Palace ....................... 26 33 23 30 37

Dover...................................50 56 66 53 —

Heathfield ............................49 52 64 67 —

Oxford .................................57 63 60 53 49

South-West

Beacon Hill.......................... 57 63 60 53 —

Caradon Hill ........................22 28 25 32 —

Huntshaw Cross ...................55 62 59 65 67

Redruth ................................51 44 41 47 37

Stockland Hill ......................33 26 23 29 —

Channel Islands

Fremont Point ....................... 51 44 41 47 —

South

Hannington.......................... 39 45 42 66 35

Midhurst...............................61 55 58 68 —

Rowridge..............................31 24 27 21 —

West

Mendip ................................58 64 61 54 37

East

Sandy Heath.........................31 27 24 21 39

Sudbury................................51 44 41 47 35

Tacolneston .......................... 62 55 59 65 52

Midlands

Ridge Hill.............................22 28 25 32 35

Sutton Coldfield ...................46 40 43 50 37

The Wrekin ..........................26 33 23 29 35

Waltham ..............................58 64 61 54 35

North

Belmont ...............................22 28 25 32 56

Emley Moor..........................44 51 47 41 37

North-West

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

Caldbeck.............................. 30 34 28 32 56

Winter Hill........................... 55 62 59 65 48

North-East

Bilsdale West Moor.............. 33 26 29 23 35

Chatton ................................ 39 45 49 42 —

Pontop Pike.......................... 58 64 61 54 68

Scotland

Angus................................... 57 63 60 53 —

Black Hill............................. 40 46 43 50 37

Sandale ................................22 ————

Caldbeck.............................. — 34 28 32 56

Creigkelly............................. 31 27 24 21 48

Darvel.................................. 33 26 23 29 35

Durris................................... 22 28 25 32 67

Eitshal ..................................33 26 23 29 —

Keelylang Hill ......................40 46 43 50 —

Knock More .........................33 26 23 29 —

Rosemarkie ..........................39 45 49 42 67

Rumster Forest......................31 27 24 21 —

Selkirk.................................. 55 62 59 65 52

Wal es

Blaenplwyf........................... 31 27 24 21 56

Carmel ................................. 57 63 60 53 —

Llanddona............................ 57 63 60 53 —

Moel-y-Parc.......................... 52 45 49 42 —

Presely .................................46 40 43 50 37

Wenvoe................................44 51 41 47 —

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain .............. 22 28 25 32 —

Divis ....................................31 27 24 21 37

Limavady.............................. 55 62 59 65 —

Clock Set

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (墌pg. 13), Preset Download (

pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (墌pg. 72), without ever

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having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — —Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.

—the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

—you want to change Just Clock setting ( the left column).

“Just Clock” in

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Turn on the recorder.

Press 1.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

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

Access the Initial Set screen.

Access the Clock Set screen.

. The Clock Set screen appears.

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press the setting.

IMPORTANT:

recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep Just Clock set to “OFF”.

If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your

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Set the date and time.

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

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When you set the time, press and hold rt by 30 minutes.

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When you set the date, press and hold by 15 days.

Set Just Clock.

The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing

, then press OK or e.

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For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 80.

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If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

Set the source channel position for clock

to change the time

to change the date

data.

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1. Press rt to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data, then press OK or e.

Start the clock operation.

Press

NOTES:

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Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorder’s built-in clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

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Just Clock is not effective when ... ... the recorder’s power is on. ... the recorder is in the Timer mode. ... a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the built-in clock’s time and the actual time. ... the recorder is in the Power Save mode ( ... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (

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If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

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Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

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pg. 53).

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pg. 67).

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

VIDEO Plus+® System Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (墌pg. 13), Preset Download (墌pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (墌pg. 72) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.

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When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected,

when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place, —Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.

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When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system, —Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Guide Program Number Set

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press

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

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

Press rt to enter the Guide Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press OK or

Access the Initial Set screen.

Access the Guide Program Set screen.

Enter the Guide Program number.

(Example) When inputting the

Guide Program number 4 for CH4.

Enter the receiving channel position number.

Press the select “TV PROG” or “SAT”. Then press number of the recorder’s channel position on which the Guide Program number’s broadcast is received by the recorder or the satellite receiver. Then press OK or

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Press

number key “0

to input the

To timer-record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system, you need to install the provided Satellite Controller and perform the procedure described in “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” ( Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

Return to the normal screen.

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” to

pg. 17).

(Example) If CH4 is received on

channel position 4.

Guide Program Number

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for the VIDEO Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings.

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.

POWER

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied to the recorder.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.

3. The remote control won’t function.

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The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.

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“

” is displayed on the front display

panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”.

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The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

Press the # button to turn the “#” indicator off.

TAP E T RA N SP OR T

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

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“

1. The tape does not run during recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

” is displayed on the front display

panel.

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The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

Press 4 to turn the “i” indicator off.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal playback. (VHS deck only)

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

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack. (VHS deck only)

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The TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

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This is normal.

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The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

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The video heads may be dirty.

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The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

Set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (

For the VHS deck

Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or consult your JVC dealer.

For the DV deck

Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking. (

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pg. 25)

RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

5. “

[

” on the front display panel won’t

stop blinking.

6. Audio dubbing is not possible.

7. Monitoring the audio-dubbed sound is not possible during audio dubbing using the DV deck.

8. The programmed memory of Random Assemble Editing is disappeared.

9. When performing Normal Dubbing, the beginning of the dubbing start point is not dubbed.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

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For the VHS deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed.

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For the DV deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

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“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “SAT” has been selected as the input mode.

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The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

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All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

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The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or

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The camcorder has not been properly connected.

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The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or

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The end of the tape was reached during recording.

For the DV deck

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“SOUND MODE” had been set to “16BIT” at the original recording.

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The tape speed had been set to LP at the original recording.

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This is normal. Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or

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The memory backup time has expired. Perform Random Assemble Editing again.

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This is normal. Locate the start point a little before the

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed.

Insert a Mini DV cassette, or set the erase protection switch set to “REC”.

Set to the desired channel.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on.

“F-1”.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

“F-1”.

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.

Set “SOUND MODE” to “12BIT” at the original recording. (

Set the tape speed to SP at the original recording.

monitor the sound using the connected devices.

(

pg. 58)

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point where you want to start dubbing. (

pg. 46, 47)

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pg. 71)

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

3. “

” and “[” on the front display

panel won’t stop blinking.

4. “

” blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

5. The VIDEO Plus+ system does not timer-record properly.

6. The power shuts off and “[” won’t stop blinking.

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

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The timer is not engaged. Press

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Timer recording may not work when the recorder’s input mode is set to “F-1” for recording on the DV deck.

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Timer recording is in progress. Timer programming can’t be performed

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The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded.

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The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.

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VHS deck

The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

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DV d eck

The loaded cassette has had its erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

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has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.

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The recorder’s channel positions have been set incorrectly.

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The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer Recording.

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

and confirm that “#” is displayed

on the front display panel.

Set the channel position other than “F-1” before engaging to Timer-Standby mode.

while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

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

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.

Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

Remove the cassette and set the erase protection switch to “REC”.

Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press

Refer to “Guide Program Number Set”

pg. 82) and re-perform the procedure.

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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.

again.

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