JVC SR-V10E User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ..................................2
INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 10
S-VIDEO Connection ...........................11
INITIAL SETTINGS 12
Auto Set Up ......................................... 12
PLAYBACK 15
Basic Playback .....................................15
Playback Features ................................16
RECORDING 19
Basic Recording ................................... 19
Recording Features .............................. 20
B.E.S.T. Picture System .........................23
SERIES PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 24
Series Playback ....................................24
Series Recording ..................................26
TIMER RECORDING 28
S
HOWVIEW
Express Timer Programming ................. 30
24 Hour Express Timer Programming ... 32 Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording ............................................35
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 36
Navigation ...........................................36
EDITING 40
Edit From A Camcorder ........................ 40
Edit To Or From Another
Video Recorder ....................................41
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 42
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ......42
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ......43
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 44
Mode Set .............................................44
S
HOWVIEW
Tuner Set .............................................50
Clock Set .............................................56
Video Channel Set ............................... 58
TROUBLESHOOTING 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 62 SPECIFICATIONS 63 LIST OF TERMS 64
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Timer Programming .........28
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System Setup ....................49
LPT0720-001A
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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect
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the power cord from the mains outlet. Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric
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shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.
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It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without
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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.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
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Keep away from children.
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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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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.
S
HOWVIEW
from Gemstar Development Corporation.
is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The S
HOWVIEW
system is manufactured under licence
For Italy:
“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”
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The STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3. DO NOT
4. DO NOT
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT
6. DO NOT
filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT
8. AVOID
place the recorder ...
block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.
place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control. place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT
place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
1
” shows electrical power standby and “!” shows ON.
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place any containers
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
ATTENTION:
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.
On placing the recorder:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.
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FRONT VIEW

INDEX

STANDBY/ON
A
Cassette Loading Slot
B
24H EXPRESS
C
S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors
D
pg. 40
Stop/Eject
E
S-VHS ET Button 墌pg. 22
F
Front Display Panel 墌pg. 6
G
0
Button 墌pg. 12
1
Button 墌pg. 32
#
Button 墌pg. 15, 19
Connector cover
Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. To attach it, insert the cover’s left tab to the recorder’s front panel connector part, then push in the cover’s right side. To remove it, press the cover’s left side.
Infrared Beam Receiving Window
H
REC LINK Button 墌pg. 35
I
Record
J
Pa us e
K
Play
L
Advanced JOG Dial 墌pg. 15, 32
M
Button 墌pg. 19
7
Button 墌pg. 16
9
Button 墌pg. 15
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REAR VIEW
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A Mains Power Cord pg. 10 B S VIDEO OUT Connector
pg. 11, 24, 26, 41, 42
C S VIDEO IN Connector pg. 24, 26, 41, 42 D Lithium battery compartment See below E REMOTE OUT Connector pg. 24, 26
G AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connectors
pg. 24, 26, 35, 41, 42
H ANT. IN Connector pg. 10 I REMOTE IN Connector* pg. 24, 26
* For the Remote Control Unit RM-G30 (not provided)
J RF OUT Connector pg. 10
F AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors
pg. 10, 24, 26, 41, 42, 43
Installing/Removing the lithium battery
Be sure to connect the power plug to an main outlet first before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the battery’s service life will be drastically shortened.
A Make sure that the power plug is connected to an
main outlet and turn off the recorder power.
B Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab
as illustrated.
C Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and
push it in.
To remove the lithium battery, press the latch downward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the lithium battery.
D Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.
A
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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
INDEX (cont.)
Instant REVIEW Indicator 墌pg. 17
A
Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 17, 20, 30, 32
B
S-VHS Indicator 墌pg. 22, 47
C
Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 17, 20, 30, 32
D
Channel/Clock/Remain Display
E
Mode Display (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2) “Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 29, 31, 32
F
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
G
Indicator
()
pg. 35
Play Indicator
H
Record Indicator
I
Counter Display
J
(The counter can display up to +/ – “19:59:59”. If the playback or recording time exceeds this limit the display starts to count from “0:00:00”.) Tape Speed SP/LP/EP 墌pg. 19
K
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
When “O.S.D. (PLAY)” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 46), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen if you press
(OK). (They also appear for 5 seconds when the playback starts.) Press (OK) again to clear the indicators. When “O.S.D. (REC)” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 45), the operational indicators displayed on the TV screen will be recorded. Set “O.S.D. (REC)” to “OFF” if you do not want to record these indicators.
Operation Mode Indicators
A
Tape Speed SP/LP/EP
B
Tape Direction
C
Index MARK Indicator 墌pg. 19
D
Counter Display
E
Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 21
F
Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 18
G
Tape Position Indicator
H
The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press
5
from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search (
pg. 17). The position of
q
” in relation to “0” (beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.
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or
Beginning End
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position indicator may not appear correctly.
VPS/PDC Indicator 墌pg. 29, 31
I
Type of Broadcast 墌pg. 22
J
Channel Position Number and Station Name/
K
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2) Current Day/Month/Year
L
Clock Display
M
Timer Warning Display
N
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press
&
on the remote control.
S-VHS ET Indicator (S-VHS ET : ON/S-VHS ET : OFF) 墌pg. 22, 47 “Cassette Loaded” Mark
O
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REMOTE CONTROL
INDEX (cont.)
TV Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” on page 9
A
TV/VCR Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” on
B
page 9 REVIEW Button 墌pg. 17
C
Number Keys 墌pg. 19, 28
D
VPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 29, 31
E
Cancel
F
0000 Button 墌pg. 21 STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 30
G
START +/– Button 墌pg. 30
H
PROG Button 墌pg. 28
I
Programme Check
J
Rewind
K
Record
L
Stop
M
MENU Button 墌pg. 37
N
r t
O
TV PR +/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” on page 9 STANDBY/ON
P
AUDIO Button 墌pg. 18
Q
^
on page 9 Display – – : – – Button 墌pg. 21
R
DAILY Button 墌pg. 29, 31
S
WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 29, 31
T
AUX Button 墌pg. 40
U
Timer
V
DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 30
W
PR +/– Button 墌pg. 19
X
Auto Tracking
Y
SP/LP/EP Button 墌pg. 19 30 SEC Button 墌pg. 17
Z
Play
a
Fast Forward
b
Pa us e
c
OK Button 墌pg. 13
d
Information Button*
* If you press this button when “O.S.D. (PLAY)” is set to “ON”
(
screen.
w e
e
TV page 9
Button 墌pg. 33
&
Button 墌pg. 33
"
Button 墌pg. 15, 16
3
Button 墌pg. 19
7
Button 墌pg. 15, 19
8
Button 墌pg. 12
Button 墌pg. 12
1
(TV Muting) Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs”
Button 墌pg. 29, 31
#
Button 墌pg. 18
p
Button 墌pg. 15
4
Button 墌pg. 15, 16
5
Button 墌pg. 16
9
pg. 46), you can see the current recorder status on the TV
Button 墌pg. 16, 17
+/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” on
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Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button. (
“Operating JVC TVs” below)
This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (墌“Operating JVC TVs” below)
Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Operating JVC TVs
+/–
To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button: 1,
^
(TV Muting).
TV/VCR, TV PR
+/–
%
,
TV
,
NOTES:
When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.
Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions may not be operated using the remote control.
If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.
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Basic Connections
Aerial connector

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
Back of TV
RF cable
(provided)
Audio/video input connectors
Audio/video cable (provided)
Mains power cord
Back of recorder
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Mains outlet
Make AV connection if your TV has audio/video input connectors in order to reduce the possibility of interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo TV.
TV aerial cable
ANT. IN
RF OUT
NOTES:
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 11.
Check the contents.
A
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 63.
Situate the recorder.
B
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
Connect the recorder to TV.
C
The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.
RF Connection
8 To connect to a TV with NO audio/video input
connectors . . .
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector
on the rear panel of the recorder.
C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT
connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.
AV Connection
8 To connect to a TV with audio/video input
connectors . . .
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
Connection”.
B Connect the provided audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s audio/video input connectors.
Connect the recorder to mains.
D
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set Up” on page 12.
S-VIDEO Connection
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Back of TV
Aerial connector
power cord
Back of recorder
AUDIO IN connectors
S-VIDEO IN connector
Mains outlet
Mains
S VIDEO OUT
S-Video cable (provided)
Audio cable
(not provided)
TV aerial cable
AUDIO OUT
RF cable (provided)
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To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . .
Connect the recorder to TV.
A
Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
A
Connection” ( Connect the recorder’s S VIDEO OUT connector to
B
the TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector. Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
C
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
Connect the recorder to mains.
B
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
pg. 10).
NOTES:
You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
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 12.
pg. 43)
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Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:
The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a
mains outlet.
The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-VIDEO connection connection
pg. 10, 11) or UHF channel 36 (with RF pg. 10).
After the pressed for the first time to power on the recorder selecting your country, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock* and Guide Program numbers automatically.
* If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (CESKÁ
1 button on the recorder or remote control is
REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe (OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.
, by simply
Turn on the recorder.
A
Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the TV screen.
NOTE:
If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform “Video Channel Set” on page 58.
Select your country.
B
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country’s name.
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.
NOTES:
If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock Set screen appears. Set the clock manually ( go to step 3.
If you have selected any other country name, go to step 3.
pg. 56), then
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Perform Auto Set Up.
C
Press OK.
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows either the display as illustrated in step 4 or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 14.
If you are using the on-screen display, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “ mark on the TV screen moves from left to right.
Confirm/Set video channel.
D
With RF connection
The video channel that is shown on the display panel is your video channel. Press OK.
If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE in step2 on page 12, “2” appears instead of “1”.
To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the video channel.
With AV or S-VIDEO connection
Press panel shows “1 – –” (or “2 – –”). Now the video channel is set to off. Then press
OK
To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.
PR –
.
until the display
q
Beginning End
ATTENTION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. ( If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.
Video channel setting (for RF connection users)
Tuner setting
Clock setting
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting ( setting (
pg. 50
pg. 56
pg. 50) and, if necessary, video channel
pg. 58).
pg. 56)
pg. 58
NOTES:
In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
If there is a power cut, or if you press Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.
Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the reception condition.
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels
(
pg. 53, “INFORMATION”).
1
or
MENU
while Auto
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Results of Auto Set Up appear on the front display panel
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed.
Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).
If station names (ID – name will be displayed at the upper 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 52 – 55.
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is displayed.
Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary
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stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).
If station names (ID – name will be displayed at the upper 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 52 – 55.
Perform “Clock Set” on page 56.
B
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 TV screen; perform “Auto Set Up” on page 12 again.
pg. 55) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station
pg. 55) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
IMPORTANT
To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the S
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work
properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the S system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the S system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an unacceptable picture (
pg. 53, “Delete A Channel”).
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pg. 28, “S
Timer Programming (墌pg. 28).
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Timer Programming”).
HOWVIEW HOWVIEW
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. 56, “Just Clock”).
Last-Function Memory
When the power plug is removed from the recorder or when the power failure occurs, your settings for the following functions are kept in memory if the lithium battery is not exhausted. These settings will resume when the recorder is turned on again.
Input selection (channel or auxiliary input; L-1, F-1, S-1, or S-2)
Country setting (
Recording tape speed (
Mode settings (
pg. 12)
pg. 44 – 48)
pg. 19)

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
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Load a cassette.
A
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 will come on automatically.
If the record safety tab has been removed and “REC SAFETY”
is set to “ON” (
If the record safety tab is intact, or if the record safety tab is removed and “REC SAFETY” is set to “OFF” ( recorder checks the tape information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” (
Find the programme start point.
B
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or turn the JOG dial to the left. To go forward, press 5 or turn the JOG dial to the right.
Start playback.
C
Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking in the recorder’s front display panel during automatic tracking. (
Stop playback.
D
Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder’s front panel. Then press
pg. 48), playback begins automatically.
pg. 48), the
pg. 36).
pg. 23)
0 to remove the cassette.
Playback Resume Function
If there is a power outage during normal playback, Repeat Playback ( playback will resume automatically when the power is restored to the recorder if the lithium battery is not exhausted.
pg. 18) or Series Playback (墌 pg. 24), the
Usable cassettes
Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.
This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.
* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.
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Playback Features
PLAYBACK (cont.)
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback
1
Pause during playback.
Push the
OR
Press 9.
2
Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Turn t h e playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.
OR
Press 9.
OR
Press w or e.
dial.
JOG
dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame
JOG
ATTENTION
Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP/EP-recorded tape.
Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion, frame-by-frame playback or variable speed search.
In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.
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.
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. (PLAY)” set to “ON” (
pg. 46)).
NOTE:
The heads get dirty in the following cases:
in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity
in a dusty environment
flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes
continuous usage for a long time
To resume normal playback, press 4 or push the dial.
JOG
Slow Motion
During playback, turn the for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the the forward direction slow motion modes.
JOG
OR
During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then release. Press picture.
and release again to return to still
9
OR
During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to return to still picture.
NOTE:
During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV screen. Press noises.
or – on the remote control to eliminate the
PR +
dial one click to the left
JOG
dial to the left after selecting all
High-Speed (Turbo) Search
During playback, turn the right.
OR
During playback or still, press 5 for forward high-speed search, or
3
NOTE:
For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.
To resume normal playback, press
dial quickly to the left or
JOG
for reverse high-speed search.
.
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Variable Speed Search
During playback, turn the forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search.
OR
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.
NOTES:
For speed search, refer to the table below.
You can see smooth slow motion picture only during 1/2x slow motion playback.
You can hear the normal audio track only during 1.5x speed search.
Reverse
–1
Reverse
slow
motion
–1/6, –1/18
Reverse
search
–7, –5, –3
Reverse
play
To resume normal playback, press 4.
dial to the right for
JOG
Slow
motion
1/18, 1/6, 1/2*
Forward
Normal
Forward
play
search
1
1.5*,2, 3, 5, 7
* PAL SP/LP only
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 w 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
or e repeatedly
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,
4
.
press
1 to 4 times to skip over
30 SEC
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, the Instant REVIEW indicator ( ) and “3” blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.
The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel after Auto Satellite Programme Recording (
. The recorder power comes on and the
three times
REVIEW
pg. 35).
Mode Lock — To prohibit any operations during
playback
Press and hold OK on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. “ ” and “ ” light up on the front display panel. No buttons will function and playback will not be
w
interrupted until the recording end (unrecorded portion) or tape end is reached (
e
To cancel Mode Lock, press and hold OK again for more than 5 seconds.
When OK is pressed to set Mode Lock, the on-screen display appears and the time counter remains on the TV screen. If the time counter is not necessary, set “O.S.D. (PLAY)” and “O.S.D. (REC)” to “OFF” (
pg. 48).
pg. 45, 46).
. The
Index number
When the specified index code is located, playback begins automatically.
NOTE:
It is also possible to use Mode lock during Repeat Playback
(
pg. 18) and Series Playback (墌pg. 24).
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PLAYBACK (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.
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback
Press
b- For Automatic Power Off
c- For Automatic Timer Standby
3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.
Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.
Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” ( made. The recorder directly goes into the Timer-Standby mode after rewinding a tape.
pg. 45) and if any timer programming has been
Repeat Playback
Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape repeatedly.
1 Start playback.
Press 4.
2 Activate Repeat Playback.
Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
The Play indicator ($) on the front display panel blinks slowly.
3 Stop Repeat Playback.
Press 8 at any time.
Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.
NOTES:
Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode.
To select the returning point (recording end or tape end), see “RETURN POINT” (
It is possible to use the Mode Lock function. (
pg. 48).
pg. 17)
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.
1 Override automatic tracking.
During playback, press p on the remote control.
2 Adjust the tracking manually.
Press PR + or – on the remote control.
Press p again to return to automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.
Soundtrack Selection
Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
During Playback
Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:
TRACK
On-Screen Display
HI FI
L
j h R
HI FI
j
L
HI FI
h R
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
For main audio of Bilingual tapes
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
USE
NORM
HI FI
NORM
For audio-dubbed tapes
For audio-dubbed tapes
NOTES:
“HI FI L j h R” should normally be selected. In this mode,
Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.
For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 22.
“O.S.D. (PLAY)” must be set to “ON”, or the on-screen displays will not appear (
pg. 46).

RECORDING

Basic Recording
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
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Load a cassette.
A
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. If the tab has been removed, set “REC SAFETY” to “OFF” (pg. 48).
The recorder checks the tape information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” (
Choose a programme.
B
Press PR +/– or the number keys. Or push the JOG dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.
Set the tape speed.
C
Press SP/LP/EP (p). The current setting appears on the front display panel or TV screen. Press SP/LP/EP ( again to change the setting while the tape speed is displayed on the TV screen.
In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.
If you record a programme in EP mode on this recorder, it is
recommended to play back the EP-recorded tape on this recorder.
It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM”
. (墌 pg. 48)
pg. 36).
p)
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording, Repeat Recording ( recording ( automatically when power is restored to the recorder if the lithium battery is not exhausted.
pg. 21), Series Recording (pg. 26), or timer
pg. 28, 30, 32), the recording will resume
Start recording.
D
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press
7 on the recorder.
If “O.S.D. (REC)” is set to “ON” (pg. 45), “MARK” blinks on the screen while an index code is being marked.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette. (
pg. 23)
Pause/Resume recording.
E
Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.
You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.
Stop recording.
F
Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder. Then press
0 to remove the cassette.
ATTENTI ON
When “O.S.D. (REC)” is set to “ON” (pg. 45), the operational indicators displayed on the TV screen will be recorded. Set “O.S.D. (REC)” to “OFF” if you do not want to record these indicators.
You cannot access the Main Menu screen during recording.
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Recording Features
RECORDING (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.
Mode Lock — To prohibit any operations during
recording
Press and hold OK on the remote control for more than 5 seconds. “ ” and “ ” light up on the front display panel. No buttons will function and recording will not be interrupted until the recording ends. To cancel Mode Lock, press and hold OK again for more than 5 seconds.
When OK is pressed to set Mode Lock, the on-screen display appears and the time counter remains on the TV screen. If the time counter is not necessary, set “O.S.D. (PLAY)” and “O.S.D. (REC)” to “OFF” (
pg. 45, 46).
NOTE:
It is also possible to use Mode lock during Repeat Recording
(
pg. 21) and Series Recording (墌pg. 26).
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, or set “REC SAFETY” to “OFF” (
pg. 48).
Record safety tab
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21
Elapsed Recording Time Indication
1
Set the counter display.
Press display panel.
The front display panel shows the counter reading with “:” lit.
2
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.
until a counter reading appears on the front
– –:– –
before starting recording or playback.
0000
Tape Remaining Time
Press
The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with “:” blinking.
By pressing the you can change display to show the channel position*, clock time, counter reading 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.
until the time remaining on the tape appears.
– –:– –
button,
– –:– –
Repeat Recording
You can record programmes on one tape repeatedly.
1
Start recording.
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press
on the recorder.
7
2
Activate Repeat Recording.
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press
on the recorder for over 5 seconds.
7
The Record indicator ( slowly.
3
Stop Repeat Recording.
Press 8 on the remote control or any time.
Pressing
9
also stops Repeat Recording.
NOTES:
Recording will be performed in LP mode even if the tape speed is set to EP mode when you start recording.
It is possible to use the Mode Lock function (
) on the front display panel blinks
on the recorder at
0
pg. 20).
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