JVC MP3 Player SR VS20U User Manual
Mini DV/S-VHS  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
SR-VS20U  
VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR  
POWER  
PROG  
CHECK  
A/B  
TV/VCR  
DISPLAY  
ENTER/OSD  
T
W
1
2
5
3
2
4
DBS  
7
6
WEEKLY  
9
DAILY(M-F)  
8
AUX  
0
C. RESET  
CANCEL  
TIMER  
CH  
4
START  
STOP  
DATE  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
SP/LP  
DV  
1
PROG  
S-VHS  
SP/EP  
PLAY  
STOP  
TV CH  
+
EJECT  
EJECT  
POWER  
TV  
TV  
VOL  
VOL  
—
+
TV CH  
—
STOP  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
REC  
S-VHS ET  
JOG/  
SHUTTLE  
DV  
S-VHS  
PULL - OPEN  
DV  
S-VHS  
INSERT A.DUB  
CH  
R.A.EDIT START  
DUB  
IN/OUT  
DV IN/OUT  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and  
Serial No. which are located on the  
rear of cabinet. Retain this  
INSTRUCTIONS  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LPT0589-001A  
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5. Ventilation  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But  
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire  
hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured  
to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in  
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,  
use and servicing.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.  
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it  
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or  
covered.  
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,  
sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a  
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
ATTENTION:  
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your  
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please  
read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate  
this product and keep this booklet for future reference.  
ANTENNA INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the  
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as  
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up  
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,  
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper  
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of  
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to  
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding  
electrode.  
INSTALLATION  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-  
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the  
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.  
This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not  
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type  
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will  
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety  
feature.  
2. Lightning  
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,  
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of  
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna  
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not  
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.  
3. Power Lines  
2. Power Sources  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity  
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,  
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When  
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be  
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as  
contact with them might be fatal.  
Operate your product only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of  
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or  
local power company. If your product is intended to operate  
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating  
instructions.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
3. Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
4. Power Cord Protection  
GROUND CLAMP  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely  
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against  
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
810-20)  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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EN  
USE  
SERVICING  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
1. Servicing  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked  
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal  
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating  
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or  
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child  
or adult, and serious damage to the product.  
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.  
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for  
any mounting of the product.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the  
product.  
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or  
deep-pile carpets.  
2. Product and Cart Combination  
A product and cart combination should  
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d.If the product does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to  
restore the product to its normal operation.  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces  
may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Replacement Parts  
3. Water and Moisture  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original  
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath  
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement,  
or near a swimming pool and the like.  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-  
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
4. Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask  
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine  
that the product is in safe operating condition.  
5. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer  
of this product as they may cause hazards.  
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
6. Cleaning  
● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of  
Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information  
on a specific procedure or feature.  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do  
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth  
for cleaning.  
● The Index on pages 72 – 75 lists frequently-used terms, and  
the number of the page on which they are used or explained  
in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and  
connections on the front and rear panel, the front display  
panel and the remote control.  
● The ੬ mark signals a reference to another page for  
instructions or related information.  
7. Heat  
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are  
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the  
beginning of each major section.  
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW  
VCR . . .  
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.  
● ”Cautions” on page 2  
● ”Important Product Safety Instructions” on the previous pages  
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CONTENTS  
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To Record SAP Programs ....................................................37  
Retake ................................................................................37  
S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS .............................38  
Super VHS ET.....................................................................39  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
6
Connections .................................................. 6  
Basic Connections................................................................6  
S-VIDEO Connection ...........................................................7  
T
IMER RECORDING .................................... 40  
VCR Plus+® Timer Programming .................. 40  
Changing VCR Plus+® Setting ...................... 42  
Express Timer Programming ....................... 44  
Check, Cancel And Revise Programs ..................................46  
When programmes overlap each other...............................47  
Auto SP→EP Timer .............................................................48  
Auto Timer .........................................................................48  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)....................... 49  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
8
Plug & Play .................................................. 8  
Language ..................................................... 9  
Clock .......................................................... 10  
Preparation ........................................................................10  
Semi-Auto .......................................................................... 11  
Manual ..............................................................................12  
Tuner .......................................................... 13  
Set Receivable Channels ....................................................13  
Add Or Delete A Channel ..................................................14  
Cable Box Control....................................... 15  
Situate And Connect Controller ..........................................15  
Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand ............16  
DBS Receiver Control................................... 18  
Situate And Connect Controller ..........................................18  
Set DBS Receiver Output Channel &  
EDITING  
50  
Tape Dubbing ............................................. 50  
Normal Dubbing......................................... 51  
Random Assemble Editing........................... 52  
Edit From A Camcorder ............................... 54  
Edit To Or From Another VCR ...................... 56  
Audio Dubbing ........................................... 58  
Insert Editing .............................................. 60  
DBS Receiver Brand ...........................................................19  
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND  
S RECORDING  
21  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
62  
Simple Playback ......................................... 21  
Simple Recording........................................ 22  
VHS deck ...........................................................................22  
DV deck.............................................................................23  
Connecting To A Video Titler........................ 62  
Connecting To A Printer............................... 63  
SPECIAL FEATURES  
64  
LAYBACK AND RECORDING  
P
FEATURES  
24  
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control .........................................64  
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control .............................65  
DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ........................66  
Control Two JVC VCRs .......................................................67  
Playback Features ...................................... 24  
High-Speed Search .............................................................24  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ...............................24  
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion/  
Reverse Motion Playback ...................................................24  
High-Speed Search (On the Remote Control)......................25  
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback  
(On the Remote Control) ....................................................25  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
68  
Power ........................................................ 68  
Tape Transport............................................ 68  
Playback .................................................... 68  
Recording ................................................... 68  
Timer Recording.......................................... 69  
Other Problems .......................................... 70  
(On the Remote Control) ....................................................25  
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion (On the Remote Control) ... 25  
Manual Tracking ................................................................26  
Index Search ......................................................................26  
Superimpose ......................................................................27  
Repeat Playback.................................................................28  
Counter Reset.....................................................................28  
Next-Function Memory ......................................................28  
Tape Position Indicator .......................................................28  
Time Code .........................................................................28  
Picture Control ...................................................................29  
Video Stabilizer ..................................................................30  
Digital R3 ...........................................................................31  
Digital TBC/NR ..................................................................31  
Select The Soundtrack (VHS deck) .....................................32  
Select The Soundtrack (DV deck) .......................................33  
Sound Mode Selection .......................................................33  
12BIT Mode Setting ............................................................33  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
71  
Playback .................................................... 71  
Recording ................................................... 71  
Timer Recording.......................................... 71  
INDEX  
72  
Front View.................................................. 72  
Rear View .................................................. 73  
Display Panel ............................................. 73  
Remote Control ........................................... 74  
List Of Terms............................................... 75  
Active Video Calibration ............................. 34  
Preparation ........................................................................34  
Playback ............................................................................35  
Recording ..........................................................................35  
Recording Features ..................................... 36  
Record One Program While Watching Another ..................36  
Display Elapsed Recording Time ........................................36  
Display Tape Remaining Time ............................................36  
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) ...........................37  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Back Cover  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
6
EN  
Basic Connections  
CHECK CONTENTS  
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (੬ pg. 76).  
Connections  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
Antenna or Cable  
1
SITUATE VCR  
Coaxial Cable  
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.  
2
Flat Feeder  
CONNECT VCR TO TV  
Matching Transformer  
(not supplied)  
The connection method you use depends on the type of  
TV you have.  
3
a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.  
ANTENNA IN  
(Antenna or  
Cable input)  
b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the VCR.  
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV  
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s  
antenna input terminal.  
AC Outlet  
d– Connect an Audio/Video cable between the  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT 2 connectors on the rear of  
the VCR and the Audio/Video input connectors on  
the TV. Set your TV in video input mode or A/V  
input mode. Refer to the TV Instruction Manual.  
IN  
R
R
L
L
ANTENNA IN  
IN  
OUT1 OUT2  
OUT1  
OUT2  
VHF/UHF  
TV OUT  
CABLE  
BOX  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO Connection  
● If you have a TV with S-VIDEO input terminals, see  
"S-VIDEO Connection" on page 7.  
Back of VCR  
TV OUT  
CONNECT VCR TO  
POWER SOURCE  
Audio/Video  
Cable (supplied)  
Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet.  
● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be  
set when the antenna is connected and when the AC  
is first connected to the VCR (੬ pg. 8).  
(If "Auto" or "CH" is displayed on the front display  
panel before the VCR is powered on, the clock and  
tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for  
the time to be displayed on the front display panel  
before powering on the VCR.)  
4
RF Cable  
(supplied)  
FINAL PREPARATION FOR  
USE  
You can now perform simple playback (੬ pg. 21) or  
simple recording (੬ pg. 22, 23).  
TV  
Power on the VCR.  
NOTES:  
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the  
Index (REAR VIEW ੬ pg. 73).  
● It is not possible to view a TV program through the VCR by  
the ordinary RF connection.  
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S-VIDEO Connection  
CONNECT VCR TO TV  
a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of "Basic Connections" (੬ pg. 6).  
b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT 2 jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV.  
Antenna or Cable  
Coaxial Cable  
Flat Feeder  
Matching Transformer  
(not supplied)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO VIDEO  
AC Outlet  
OUT  
OUT  
ANTENNA IN  
(Antenna or  
Cable input)  
IN  
R
R
L
L
ANTENNA IN  
IN  
OUT1 OUT2  
OUT1  
OUT2  
VHF/UHF  
TV OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
CABLE  
BOX  
Back of VCR  
TV OUT  
Audio/Video  
Cable (supplied)  
S-Video Cable  
(supplied)  
S VIDEO IN  
RF Cable  
(supplied)  
TV  
NOTES:  
● To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to connect your  
VCR to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector.  
● To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to the AV mode using the TV's remote control.  
You can also use the TV/VCR button on the VCR's remote control to set your TV to the AV mode. (੬ pg. 64)  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
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EN  
The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels  
automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The  
antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.  
Plug & Play  
The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting  
data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast  
channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is  
a PBS channel in your area.  
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set  
PLUG & PLAY SETUP  
ATTENTION  
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (੬ pg. 6). Then  
connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not  
If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set  
the clock and tuner channels manually. (੬ pg.10 – 14)  
1
power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will  
be set automatically.  
NOTES:  
● Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set  
function scans all the channels received by your VCR  
to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock.  
"Auto" blinks on the front display panel during Auto  
clock set.  
● Auto channel set is performed next. The auto channel  
set function scans all the channels that are receivable  
by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each  
receivable channels to the CH  
buttons. It skips  
+/–  
non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the  
channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned  
and set.  
● When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the  
correct time is displayed.  
● If an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display  
panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed"  
below.  
IMPORTANT  
● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while  
Plug & Play is in progress.  
● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to  
perform the Clock (੬ pg. 10) and Tuner (੬ pg. 13)  
procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete  
channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 14.  
During Initial Auto Clock Set  
"Auto" blinks.  
During Auto Channel Set  
The channel numbers are displayed  
as they are scanned and set.  
Plug & Play Completed  
The current time (including  
AM/PM) is displayed.  
* If an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed" below.  
INFORMATION  
● If "AUTO CLOCK" is set to "ON" at the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host  
channel every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock  
setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be  
adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of "AUTO  
CLOCK" is "ON".  
● If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be  
performed when power is restored to the VCR.  
What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed  
● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from  
an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto (੬ pg. 11) or  
Manual Clock Set (੬ pg. 12) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again.  
● If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal  
available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then power on and power off the VCR; the Plug &  
Play function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If Plug & Play is not  
performed but the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (੬ pg. 12). Auto channel  
set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (੬ pg. 13).  
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This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in  
English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed  
on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this  
procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".  
Language  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Press POWER.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
2
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
At the Main Menu screen,  
move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by  
pressing %fi, then press  
#
MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
3
VHS MODE SET  
DV MODE SET  
TUNER SET  
OK or  
.
=INITIAL SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
POWER  
SELECT LANGUAGE  
Move the highlight bar  
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W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
INITIAL SET  
(arrow) to "LANGUAGE"  
CLOCK SET  
4
by pressing %fi, then press  
=LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
OK or  
#
to select the  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
CABLE BOX SET  
DBS RECEIVER SET  
desired language.  
4
0
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
5
MENU  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
10  
EN  
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly  
by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the  
Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock  
setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5.  
Clock  
If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (੬ pg. 12)  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Preparation  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
2
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
At the Main Menu screen,  
move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
3
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by  
pressing %fi, then press  
VHS MODE SET  
DV MODE SET  
TUNER SET  
POWER  
OK or  
#.  
=INITIAL SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
T
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ACCESS CLOCK SET  
SCREEN  
4
0
Move the highlight bar  
INITIAL SET  
(arrow) at the Initial Set  
screen to “CLOCK SET” by  
pressing %fi, then press  
=CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
4
ENGLISH  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
CABLE BOX SET  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
OK or  
#.  
DBS RECEIVER SET  
● "CABLE BOX USERS SET  
CLOCK MANUALLY"  
appears on the screen  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen  
appears.  
MENU  
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EN  
11  
Semi-Auto  
You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone setting  
manually.  
SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON  
At the Clock Set screen,  
CLOCK SET  
T
W
press OK or  
#
repeatedly  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
TIME  
DATE YEAR  
1:00PM 12/24 00 THU  
AUTO CLOCK : ON  
5
to move the highlight bar  
to "AUTO CLOCK" and  
press %fi to set to "ON".  
a– To select the Host  
Channel — go to step 6  
b– To select the D.S.T.  
mode — go to step 7  
2
HOST CH  
D.S.T.  
: AUTO (CATV)  
: AUTO  
TIME ZONE : AUTO  
4
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
0
c– To select the Time Zone — go to step 8  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
NOTE:  
The time that has been set previously will be erased  
when "AUTO CLOCK", "HOST CH", "D.S.T." or "TIME  
ZONE" setting is changed.  
SELECT HOST CHANNEL  
You can either select "AUTO" or enter a PBS channel  
number. Move the highlight bar to "HOST CH" by  
pressing OK or #, then press %fi to set to "AUTO" or  
the desired PBS channel number.  
6
7
MENU  
NOTE:  
There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock  
setting data.  
SELECT D.S.T. MODE  
You have three choices:  
a– Select "AUTO" and the adjustment to your VCR's  
clock will be made according to the incoming signal  
from the host channel.  
b– Select "ON" and the adjustment will be made based  
on the clock itself.  
c– Select "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply  
to you.  
Move the highlight bar to "D.S.T." by pressing OK or  
then press %fi to select the desired mode.  
#
,
**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s  
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.  
With Auto DST activated, . . .  
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 3:00 AM.  
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 1:00 AM.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
Manual  
12  
EN  
SELECT TIME ZONE  
You can select the time zone automatically or manually.  
Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by pressing OK  
or #, then press CH +/– or %fi to select "AUTO" or the  
desired time zone.  
SET TIME  
8
Press CH +/– or %fi until  
CLOCK SET  
DATE YEAR  
the desired time appears,  
TIME  
5
then press OK or  
#
.
– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00  
AUTO CLOCK : ON  
● Press and hold CH +/–  
or %fi to change the  
time by 30-minute  
increments.  
AUTO  
ATLANTIC  
EASTERN  
CENTRAL  
MOUNTAIN  
HOST CH  
D.S.T.  
: AUTO (CATV)  
: AUTO  
HAWAII  
ALASKA  
PACIFIC  
TIME ZONE : AUTO  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
● When the time is  
entered manually, "AUTO CLOCK" will be automati-  
cally set to "OFF", and "HOST CH" and "TIME ZONE"  
will disappear.  
NOTE:  
If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play  
function, you may be receiving the clock setting data of  
a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an  
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you  
selected "AUTO" for the host channel in step 6, be sure  
to select the correct time zone manually.  
SET DATE  
Press %fi until the desired date appears, then press OK  
or  
#.  
6
● Press and hold %fi to change the date by 15-day  
increments.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SET YEAR  
SCREEN  
Press %fi until the desired year appears, then press OK  
Press MENU.  
or  
#
twice.  
7
8
9
SELECT D.S.T. MODE  
Press %fi to select the desired mode.  
IMPORTANT  
Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set  
procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel  
when the clock is being set. The current time will appear  
automatically when the clock is set.  
a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's  
clock will be made on the clock itself.  
b– Set to "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply  
to you.  
START CLOCK  
Press MENU and normal screen appears.  
9
To Make Corrections  
Press OK or  
press %fi.  
#
until the item you want to change blinks, then  
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EN  
13  
Set Receivable Channels  
Tuner  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
2
ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by  
MODE SET  
3
pressing %fi, then press  
VHS MODE SET  
OK or  
#.  
DV MODE SET  
=TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL  
SET  
POWER  
Move the highlight bar  
TUNER SET  
T
W
(arrow) to "AUTO CHAN-  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
BAND  
CATV  
2
4
NEL SET" by pressing %fi,  
=AUTO CHANNEL SET  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
then press OK or  
#.  
● Receivable channels in  
your area are  
automatically assigned to  
the CH +/– buttons, and  
non-receivable channels  
are skipped.  
4
0
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
SCANNING...  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NOTES:  
● At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COM-  
PLETED” appears on screen.  
MENU  
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–  
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the  
connections and start again.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
5
INFORMATION  
The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the  
correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set.  
The selected band will be displayed on the right side of  
"BAND" on the Tuner Set screen.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
14  
EN  
Add Or Delete A Channel  
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#.  
2
ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
TUNER SET  
(arrow) to "MANUAL  
BAND  
CATV  
3
CHANNEL SET" by  
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
=MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
pressing %fi, then press  
OK or  
#.  
T
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
2
NUMBER  
ADD OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL  
Input the channel number  
4
0
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
using the NUMBER keys or  
(CATV)  
CH 45 ADD  
4
5
by pressing CH +/– or  
%fi, then press OK or  
#
to  
set to "SKIP". Repeat for  
each channel you want to  
skip. Input the channel  
number using the  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NUMBER keys, then press  
OK or  
#
to set to "ADD" the channel.  
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
MENU  
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EN  
15  
This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels  
through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the  
VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during  
timer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows  
that have been programmed using the VCR Plus+ system  
(੬ pg. 40) or Express Timer Programming (੬ pg. 44).  
Cable Box  
Control  
Situate And Connect  
Controller  
Suggested Location  
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's  
Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter  
pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.  
SITUATE CONTROLLER  
Place the Controller so that the path between its  
transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is  
ATTENTION:  
1
2
unobstructed.  
The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable  
box and a DBS receiver are used, position the controller so its  
signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the cable box  
and DBS receiver.  
ATTACH CONTROLLER  
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strip.  
Cable box  
CONNECT CABLE BOX TO  
VCR  
The connection method depends on the type of cable  
box you have.  
3
If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT  
connectors . . .  
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN  
connectors on your VCR. Set the VCR to channel "L-1"  
for the rear AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors to use  
the cable box.  
Controller  
(suggested  
locations)  
Your VCR  
If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO  
OUT connectors . . .  
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable  
box to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your  
VCR.  
Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box  
RF output (see page 16 also).  
Cable box  
NOTE:  
When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction  
manual.  
To  
To  
RF output  
Audio/video  
output  
Controller  
Transmitter  
CONNECT CONTROLLER  
or  
TO VCR  
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.  
To  
ANTENNA  
IN  
To  
4
AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN  
About Your Cable Box  
This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.  
● The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your  
Cable Box.  
Your VCR  
This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote  
Control Unit.  
● The VCR's Controller can also control your Cable Box.  
This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channel  
number during timer recording.  
CABLE  
BOX  
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's  
Remote Control unit, refer to page 65. To set up the Controller  
go to page 16.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
16  
EN  
Set Cable Box Output  
Channel & Cable Box Brand  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
TURN ON CABLE BOX  
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable  
box.  
1
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
2
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
3
POWER  
ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL  
T
W
SET”, then press OK or  
#.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
4
2
ACCESS CABLE BOX SET  
SCREEN  
4
0
Press %fi to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“CABLE BOX SET”, then  
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
5
ENGLISH  
press OK or  
#.  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
=CABLE BOX SET  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
DBS RECEIVER SET  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT CABLE BOX  
OUTPUT CHANNEL  
MENU  
Your selection depends on  
CABLE BOX SET  
how your cable box is  
connected to your VCR.  
6
OFF  
If your cable box is  
connected to your VCR  
using an RF connection . . .  
. . . press %fi until the  
channel number represent-  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ing the cable box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the  
screen.  
If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s REAR  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .  
. . . press %fi until "ON L-1 (REAR)" appears on the  
screen.  
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EN  
17  
ACCESS CABLE BOX  
BRAND SET SCREEN  
Press OK.  
7
8
T
W
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press the appropriate  
CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
NUMBER  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
Cable Box Code from the  
1
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST  
shown below, then press  
4
0
OK.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
THEN (OK) TO TEST  
● If the cable box’s  
channel changes to 9,  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
setting is complete. Press OK and "CABLE BOX  
CONTROL IS ON" appears on the screen for about 5  
seconds, then it returns to the normal screen.  
● If the cable box's channel does not change to 9, press  
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to "NO", then  
press OK. By entering another code, repeat step 8 until  
the cable box’s channel changes to 9.  
● If the channel does not change after going through all  
the code numbers listed for your model of cable box,  
then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25.  
MENU  
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST  
BRAND  
CODE  
ARCHER  
1, 5, 17  
CABLETENNA  
CABLEVIEW  
CITIZEN  
1, 17  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
2, 8  
1, 17  
19  
CURTIS  
DIAMOND  
EASTERN  
INFORMATION  
When the VCR's clock has not been set (with AUTO  
CLOCK set to ON), if you press OK in step 7, "CABLE BOX  
USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" will be displayed on the  
screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen will  
appear; perform the manual clock setting procedure on  
page 12. If you press MENU after the clock has been set,  
the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears.  
GC BRAND  
GEMINI  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
JASCO  
JERROLD  
NOVAVISION  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PULSER  
RCA  
REGAL  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15  
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15  
10, 18, 19, 23  
15  
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15  
2, 8  
7, 20  
13, 14  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
13, 14  
10, 18, 19, 23  
19  
1, 16, 17  
5, 16, 24  
2, 8  
7, 20  
5, 16, 17, 24, 25  
13, 14  
NOTES:  
● Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many  
different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work  
with your cable box.  
REGENCY  
REMBRANDT  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
● If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and  
25, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box  
channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box  
turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the  
scheduled start of timer recording.  
Please contact your cable company about the possibility of  
exchanging your current cable box with one that is compatible  
with your VCR.  
● The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the  
Controller during timer recording.  
● If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote  
control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t use the  
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the  
cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before  
the scheduled start of timer recording.  
SL MARX  
SPRUCER  
STARGATE  
TELEVIEW  
TOCOM  
5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25  
5, 16, 24  
1, 4, 16  
UNIKA  
1, 17  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
ZENITH  
16, 17, 25  
3, 9, 22  
3, 9, 22  
● If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power  
failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again.  
● If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll  
free at 1-800-537-5722.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
18  
EN  
The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels  
through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) Receiver. The Controller  
allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS Receiver's channels  
during timer recording.  
DBS Receiver  
Control  
NOTES:  
● The VCR can automatically change the DBS Receiver channels  
using the controller when the VCR has been programmed using  
Express Timer Programming (੬ pg. 44).  
Suggested Location  
Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode; the  
Controller cannot change the DBS Receiver channels during  
the VCR Plus+ Timer Recording.  
● If a cable box is also used it is recommended that you  
connect the DBS receiver to your VCR's A/V inputs and the  
cable box to your VCR's antenna input.  
Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the  
VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the  
Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's  
remote sensor.  
ATTENTION:  
The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS  
receiver and a cable box are used, position the controller so its  
signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the DBS  
receiver and cable box.  
Situate And Connect  
Controller  
SITUATE CONTROLLER  
DBS receiver  
Place the Controller so that the path between its  
transmitter and the DBS receiver's remote sensor is  
1
2
unobstructed.  
ATTACH CONTROLLER  
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.  
Controller  
(suggested locations)  
Your VCR  
CONNECT DBS RECEIVER  
TO VCR  
DBS receiver  
The connection method depends on the type of DBS  
receiver you have.  
3
To  
To  
If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT  
connectors . . .  
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN  
connectors on your VCR. Set the VCR to channel "L-1"  
for the rear AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors to use  
the DBS receiver.  
If your DBS receiver doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO  
OUT connectors . . .  
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the DBS  
receiver to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of  
your VCR.  
Audio/video  
output  
RF output  
Controller  
Transmitter  
or  
To  
ANTENNA  
IN  
To  
AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN  
Set the VCR's tuner to the same channel as the DBS  
receiver's RF output. (See page 19 also.)  
Your VCR  
NOTE:  
CABLE  
BOX  
When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its  
instruction manual.  
CONNECT CONTROLLER  
About Your DBS Receiver  
This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS Receiver.  
TO VCR  
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.  
● The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control the  
power and channel functions of your DBS Receiver.  
For these functions, the need for a separate DBS Receiver  
Control Unit is eliminated.  
● The VCR's Controller can also control your DBS Receiver.  
This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver's channel  
number during timer recording.  
4
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's  
Remote Control unit, refer to page 66. To set up the Controller  
go to page 19.  
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19  
Set DBS Receiver Output  
Channel & DBS Receiver  
Brand  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
TURN ON DBS RECEIVER  
Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on  
your DBS receiver.  
1
2
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or F-1 or L-1) on  
which the signals from the DBS receiver are received.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
3
4
5
POWER  
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
T
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL  
SET”, then press OK or  
#.  
4
0
ACCESS DBS RECEIVER SET  
SCREEN  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
Press %fi to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“DBS RECEIVER SET”, then  
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
press OK or  
#.  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
CABLE BOX SET  
=DBS RECEIVER SET  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
MENU  
SELECT DBS RECEIVER  
OUTPUT CHANNEL  
Your selection depends on  
how your DBS receiver is  
connected to your VCR.  
DBS RECEIVER SET  
6
OFF  
If your DBS receiver is  
connected to your VCR  
using an RF connection . . .  
. . . press %fi until the  
channel number  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
representing the DBS receiver's output (CH3 – CH4)  
appears on the screen.  
If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s REAR  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .  
. . . press %fi until "ON L-1 (REAR)" appears on the  
screen.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
20  
EN  
ACCESS DBS RECEIVER  
BRAND SET SCREEN  
Press OK.  
7
8
T
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SET DBS RECEIVER BRAND  
2
Press the appropriate  
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET  
NUMBER  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
4 0  
DBS Receiver Code from  
the following list, then  
press OK.  
4
0
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
THEN (OK) TO TEST  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
BRAND  
CODE  
JVC (DISH Network)  
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)  
PRIMESTAR  
51  
51  
50  
41  
40  
SONY (DSS)  
RCA (DSS)  
● After OK is pressed, the program currently received  
through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10  
seconds.  
● If the DBS receiver's channel changes to the channel  
listed below for your brand of DBS receiver, setting is  
complete. Press OK and "DBS RECEIVER CONTROL  
IS ON" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds,  
then it returns to the normal screen.  
JVC [ 100  
ECHOSTAR [ 100  
PRIMESTAR [ 55  
SONY [ 205  
RCA [ 205  
● If the DBS receiver's channel does not change as  
shown above, press %fi to move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "NO", then press OK. Re-enter the correct  
code.  
NOTES:  
● It is possible that the Controller will not work with all types of  
DBS receiver.  
● If your DBS receiver doesn’t respond to the code, you can’t  
use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case,  
make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to  
the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer  
recording.  
● The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the  
Controller during timer recording.  
● If your DBS receiver is one that can’t be operated with a  
remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t  
use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave  
the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel  
before the scheduled start of timer recording.  
● If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll  
free at 1-800-537-5722.  
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING  
EN  
21  
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  
pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
Simple  
1
Playback  
● VHS deck  
The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
The counter is automatically reset to "0:00:00".  
DV deck  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
First turn on the VCR and load the cassette.  
If the VCR is turned off, the VCR’s power does not  
come on when a Mini DV cassette is inserted.  
● VHS deck  
If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,  
playback begins automatically.  
DV deck  
If the cassette's erase protection switch is set to  
"SAVE", playback begins automatically. It takes about  
15 seconds until the playback picture appears.  
SELECT DECK  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
2
FIND PROGRAM START  
POINT  
DV play indicator  
VHS play indicator  
T
W
1
2
5
8
3
6
9
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW  
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward,  
press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.  
2
4
7
3
4
5
4
0
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) light.  
"VIDEO CALIBRATION" appears on the screen (when  
VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to "ON" (VHS deck only)  
੬ pg. 34).  
S-VHS  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
FF (Fast-Forward)  
REW (Rewind)  
STOP  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) goes off.  
Then press EJECT on the VHS deck or DV deck to  
remove the cassette.  
Usable cassettes  
VHS deck  
Full-Size VHS  
T-30 (ST-30**), T-60 (ST-60**), T-90, T-120 (ST-120**), T-160 (ST-160**), ST-210**  
Compact VHS*  
TC-20 (ST-C20**), TC-30 (ST-C30**), TC-40 (ST-C40**)  
* 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 VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS  
cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.  
* By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.  
DV deck  
Only cassettes marked  
can be used with the DV deck.  
● This VCR is equipped with the DVCAM™ Playback capability.  
● During DVCAM™ playback, "SP" appears on the TV screen and the front display panel.  
● During DVCAM™ playback, noise may appears depending on the recorded tape.  
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VHS Deck  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Simple  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact.  
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Recording  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
SELECT VHS DECK  
Press S-VHS .  
SELECT RECORDING  
CHANNEL  
Press CH +/–. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,  
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few  
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)  
3
4
5
S-VHS  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote  
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel. The  
VHS record indicator ( ) lights.  
VHS record indicator  
Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of  
both the first SP and the first EP recording after  
inserting the cassette (when Video Calibration is set  
to "ON" ੬ pg. 34).  
ENTER  
PAUSE/RESUME  
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RECORDING  
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Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
NUMBER  
● During record pause, you can change the recording  
channel by using the CH +/– buttons or NUMBER keys.  
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Video Calibration will not take place if the tape  
speed is changed while in record pause mode.  
CH  
S-VHS  
SP/EP  
PLAY  
DV  
S-VHS  
STOP RECORDING  
Press STOP. The VHS record indicator ( ) goes off.  
Then press EJECT on the VHS deck to remove the  
cassette.  
PAUSE  
REC  
NOTE:  
It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck  
and the DV deck simultaneously.  
In addition, it is not possible to record simultaneously from the  
same external input.  
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DV Deck  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection  
switch set to "REC".  
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2
DV  
SELECT DV DECK  
Press DV.  
SELECT RECORDING  
CHANNEL  
DV record indicator  
Press CH +/–. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,  
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few  
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)  
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SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP to set the recording speed.  
ENTER  
START RECORDING  
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Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote  
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel. The DV  
record indicator ( ) lights.  
NUMBER  
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PAUSE/RESUME  
CH  
RECORDING  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
SP/LP  
PLAY  
DV  
S-VHS  
● During record pause, you can change the recording  
channel by using the CH +/– buttons or NUMBER keys.  
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PAUSE  
REC  
STOP RECORDING  
Press STOP. The DV record indicator ( ) goes off. Then  
press EJECT on the DV deck to remove the cassette.  
NOTES:  
● It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS  
deck and the DV deck simultaneously.  
In addition, it is not possible to record simultaneously from  
the same external input.  
● When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording  
speed set to "LP", we recommend that you play that tape back  
on this deck. Digital video recorder from other manufacturers  
may not be able to play the tape properly.  
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
Playback  
Features  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
Press PAUSE.  
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ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-  
FRAME PLAYBACK  
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback.  
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-  
2
OR  
Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.  
OR  
Press £ repeatedly for forward frame-by-frame  
playback or ™ repeatedly for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback. (VHS deck only)  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow  
Motion/Reverse Motion  
Playback  
FF  
REW  
PAUSE  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
JOG/SHUTTLE  
SHUTTLE  
For hands-free slow-motion, press ™ during  
playback to decrease speed in the forward direction.  
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Continue to press ™ to select the reverse slow  
motion, reverse play and reverse search modes.  
JOG  
OR  
During playback or still picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring  
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for  
reverse slow motion.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold £ for forward slow  
motion, or press and hold ™ for reverse slow motion.  
Release to return to still picture. (VHS deck only)  
High-Speed Search  
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for  
reverse high-speed search.  
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ATTENTION (VHS Deck Only)  
OR  
● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an  
EP-recorded tape.  
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed  
search, or REW for reverse high-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.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
● 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.  
NOTES:  
● For short searches, during playback or still, press and hold FF  
or REW. When released, normal playback resumes.  
● To use the JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring, first press the JOG/  
SHUTTLE button on the remote control so that the button  
lights up.  
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You can also use the remote control's JOG dial/SHUTTLE  
ring for the operations described on this page. First press  
the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the remote control so that the  
button lights up before use. Refer to the SHUTTLE ring  
illustration below as you read the procedures.  
NOTE: When using the JOG dial during playback on the  
DV deck, turn the JOG dial slowly.  
OSD  
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S-VHS  
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PLAY  
PAUSE  
Shuttle Ring Modes  
Forward search  
Normal playback  
Slow motion  
Reverse slow motion : 2 steps  
Reverse playback  
Reverse search  
VHS  
DV  
: 3 steps  
3 steps  
JOG/SHUTTLE  
SHUTTLE  
: 2 steps  
1 steps  
1 steps  
JOG  
: 3 steps  
3 steps  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback (On the Remote Control)  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
High-Speed Search  
Press PAUSE.  
(On the Remote Control)  
1
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED  
SEARCH  
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME  
PLAYBACK  
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the  
way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to  
the left for reverse high-speed search. By releasing  
SHUTTLE still picture playback is selected.  
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-  
1
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
2
playback.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow  
Variable-Speed Search/  
Reverse Motion Playback  
(VHS deck only, On the Remote  
Control)  
Motion (On the Remote Control)  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
During playback or still picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring  
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for  
1
reverse slow motion.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for  
1
reverse variable-speed search.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
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Manual Tracking  
(VHS deck only)  
Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is  
engaged. If tracking noise appears in the picture, you can  
override this and make the adjustment manually.  
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TRACKING MODE  
+
During playback, press the CH and – buttons on the  
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the  
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking  
adjust.  
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2
3
CH  
FF  
ADJUST MANUAL  
TRACKING  
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DV  
S-VHS  
+ or  
Press CH  
– on the VCR's front panel or remote.  
REW  
Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse  
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until  
optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.  
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
+
Press the CH and – buttons on the VCR's front panel  
simultaneously.  
● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Video  
Calibration is automatically activated.  
NOTES:  
● To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust  
tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.  
● Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion.  
+
During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH  
or  
– on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.  
Index Search (VHS deck only)  
Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each  
recording. You can find and automatically play back from the  
start of any recording using the Index Search function.  
START SEARCH  
While the tape is stopped, press ™ or £.  
1
ACCESS DISTANT CODE  
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press  
™ or £ repeatedly until the correct number is  
2
displayed on screen (only if "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to  
"ON" (੬ pg. 27). Playback begins automatically when  
the desired recording is located.  
● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to  
search visually to find the very beginning of the  
desired program.  
NOTE:  
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is  
paused and then resumed.  
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Superimpose  
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This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines  
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.  
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ACCESS MAIN MENU  
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SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
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DV  
S-VHS  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MODE SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#.  
2
3
OK  
MENU  
SELECT SUPERIMPOSE SET  
MODE  
Move the highlight bar  
MODE SET  
To recall an indication  
(arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE"  
REAR AUX INPUT  
OUTPUT1  
VIDEO  
AUTO  
OFF  
by pressing %fi, then press  
Press OSD.  
2ND AUDIO RECORD  
AUTO TIMER  
OK or  
#
to select the  
Ⅲ All indications corresponding to the current status are  
displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter  
information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause  
mode, are left displayed on the screen.  
Press OSD again to clear the display.  
Ⅲ The RECORD/PAUSE indication is left displayed on the  
screen.  
OFF  
desired mode:  
=SUPERIMPOSE  
ON  
a– Select "ON" if you want  
the superimposed  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
operational indications  
on the TV screen.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
b– Select "OFF" if you do not want the superimposed  
operational indications on the screen.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
NOTES:  
● If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is  
displayed regardless of the Superimpose mode setting.  
● If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the  
channel number is displayed regardless of the Superimpose  
mode setting.  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.  
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CH 125  
RECORD  
PAUSE  
CH 125  
RECORD  
PAUSE  
] SP  
12BIT  
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THU 12:00 AM  
STEREO  
THU 12:00 AM  
STEREO  
3
4
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] SP  
SAP  
S-VHS ET : 0N  
SAP  
DV  
ERROR  
10  
11  
11  
VHS  
B
+
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+
E
12  
13  
INDEX-1  
NORM  
HI–FI COUNT  
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14  
6
–1:23:45  
L + R  
COUNT  
0:00:00  
15  
VHS  
1– Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode  
When the channel is changed, the new channel is  
displayed on the screen for 5 seconds.  
Dubbing Direction (DV → VHS/VHS → DV) indication  
2– Clock time  
3– Stereo program indication  
4– Second Audio Program indication  
5– VHS/DV indicator  
6– Audio mode indications  
7– "Cassette Loaded" mark  
DV  
9– Tape speed indication  
10– Sound Mode indicator (DV)  
11– S-VHS ET indication (VHS)  
ERROR indication (DV)  
12– Tape position indicator (VHS)  
13– INDEX indication (VHS)  
14– Counter reading (VHS)  
Switchable to the tape remaining time display  
15– Time Code (DV)  
When a cassette is loaded, the mark is displayed for 5  
seconds. It blinks when the VCR's EJECT button is pushed.  
8– Operation mode  
When the operation mode is changed, the new mode is  
displayed — RECORD (5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5  
sec. when engaged from Stop mode), RECORD PAUSE (for  
as long as Pause is engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).  
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Repeat Playback  
Tape Position Indicator  
(VHS deck only)  
(VHS deck only)  
The Tape position indicator  
START REPEAT  
appears on screen when, from the  
stop mode, you press FF, REW, or  
use the SHUTTLE ring, or perform  
an Index Search. The position of  
Press and hold PLAY (until "  
" blinks on the front  
display panel) during playback, then release.  
1
"
" in relation to "B" (Beginning)  
+
+
+
B
E
SP  
or "E" (End) shows you where you  
are on the tape.  
VCR  
COUNT  
0:33:27  
NOTES:  
● The entire tape is played back 100 times.  
● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not  
appear (੬ pg. 27).  
STOP REPEAT  
● It may take a few seconds for the Tape Position Indicator to be  
displayed.  
To stop, press STOP at any time.  
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NOTE:  
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or ™ £ also stops  
Repeat Playback.  
Time Code (DV Deck)  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This  
time code is used to confirm the position on the tape when  
playing or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble  
Editing (੬ pg. 52), time code is necessary.  
Counter Reset (VHS deck only)  
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO  
Press C.RESET.  
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NOTE:  
Seconds  
Minutes  
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the  
display to show the counter reading, channel number,  
clock time or tape remaining time. (Channel number is  
not displayed during playback.)  
Hours  
0 : 00 : 00  
NOTES:  
The presence of a blank (unrecorded) portion in the  
middle of a tape can result in misoperation.  
Next-Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after  
rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop  
mode.  
A "blank portion" of a tape is a section where nothing is  
recorded on the tape. If you start making a recording in a  
blank portion of a tape, the time codes will start from  
"0:00:00" again. If identical time codes are recorded in two  
different places on a tape, Random Assemble Editing and  
other similar functions might not operate properly.  
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.  
b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds.  
In the following circumstances, you should play the tape  
and confirm where a scene ends, and then begin recording  
from there:  
● When starting to record in the middle of a tape on which  
a recording has already been made.  
● When you have made a recording on a tape, then played  
that recording back in order to check it, and now wish to  
continue recording.  
● When you lost power or the batteries died while you  
were recording with a camcorder.  
NOTE:  
The Automatic Power Off of the Next Function Memory does  
not work if the Auto Timer is set to "ON". If the Auto Timer is set  
to "ON", the VCR directly goes into the Timer-Standby mode at  
the same time when the POWER is pressed for the Automatic  
Power Off.  
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning  
cassette (TCL-2UX for the VHS deck) when:  
● "USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears on the screen (only  
with "SUPERIMPOSE" set to "ON" (੬ pg. 27)).  
OR  
VHS Deck  
● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.  
● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.  
DV Deck  
● No picture during playback.  
● Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
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Picture Control (VHS deck only)  
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality  
according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
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Press MENU.  
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ACCESS VHS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
%
pressing  
, then press OK or  
#
.
fi
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3
SELECT PICTURE CONTROL  
SET MODE  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "PICTURE  
CONTROL" by pressing  
%
VHS MODE SET  
S-VHS MODE  
OFF  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
=PICTURE CONTROL  
FRONT AUX INPUT  
ON  
AUTO  
VIDEO  
MENU  
, then press OK or  
#
to  
fi
select the desired mode.  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF  
BLUE BACK  
NEXT PAGE  
ON  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
AUTO*: Normally select "AUTO".  
It automatically adjusts the picture quality.  
* When "VIDEO CALIBRATION" is set to  
"OFF" (੬ pg. 34), you can only select  
NORM instead of AUTO.  
EDIT: Select when you dub tapes.  
SOFT: Select when you want to soften the picture.  
SHARP: Select when you want to sharpen the picture.  
NOTES:  
● When you select "EDIT", "SHARP" or "SOFT", the  
selected mode will not change until you select again.  
● When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes, be sure to  
select "AUTO" (or "NORM" when "VIDEO CALIBRA-  
TION" is set to "OFF") after you finish dubbing the  
tapes.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
NOTE:  
Select "EDIT" when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 56.  
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Video Stabilizer  
(VHS deck only)  
By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical  
vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP  
recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function  
is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected.  
*The default setting is "OFF".  
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ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
4
Press MENU.  
0
1
ACCESS VHS MODE SET  
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DV  
S-VHS  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "VHS MODE  
SET" by pressing %fi, then  
MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
2
=VHS MODE SET  
DV MODE SET  
TUNER SET  
press OK or  
#.  
INITIAL SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
MENU  
ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER  
Move the highlight bar  
VHS MODE SET  
(arrow) to "VIDEO  
S-VHS MODE  
OFF  
ON  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
FRONT AUX INPUT  
3
STABILIZER" by pressing  
AUTO  
VIDEO  
%fi, then press OK or  
set to "ON".  
#
to  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF  
BLUE BACK  
ON  
= NEXT PAGE  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
DIGITAL TBC/NR  
=VIDEO STABILIZER  
DIGITAL R3  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
AUDIO MONITOR  
HI-FI  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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NOTES:  
● When you finish viewing the tape, be sure to set it back to  
"OFF".  
● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during  
recording and during special-effects playback.  
● The Superimpose mode indications may jitter vertically when  
"VIDEO STABILIZER" is set to "ON".  
● To watch recordings with close-caption, it is necessary to set  
the Video Stabilizer function to "OFF".  
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Digital R3 (VHS deck only)  
Digital TBC/NR (VHS deck only)  
Digital R3 picture system applies edge correction to the luminance  
signal to enhance detail.  
Your VCR 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.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
* The default setting is "ON".  
Press MENU.  
We recommend that you use the Digital TBC feature when...  
... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.  
... playing back a tape repeatedly used.  
1
... using this VCR as the player for editing.  
ACCESS VHS MODE SET  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by  
SCREEN  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#.  
Press MENU.  
2
3
1
SELECT DIGITAL R3 SET  
ACCESS VHS MODE SET  
MODE  
Move the highlight bar  
SCREEN  
VHS MODE SET  
(arrow) to "DIGITAL R3" by  
S-VHS MODE  
OFF  
ON  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
pressing %fi, then press  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#.  
AUTO  
OK or  
#
to set to "ON".  
FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO  
2
3
4
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF  
BLUE BACK  
ON  
= NEXT PAGE  
SELECT DIGITAL TBC/NR  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SET MODE  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "DIGITAL TBC/NR" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#
to set to "ON".  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
DIGITAL TBC/NR  
=VIDEO STABILIZER  
=DIGITAL R3  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
AUDIO MONITOR  
HI-FI  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
NOTES:  
SCREEN  
● If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception  
condition, there may be cases where the picture becomes  
more stable with Digital TBC/NR set to off.  
Press MENU.  
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● 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, turn off Digital TBC/NR.  
● Digital TBC/NR and Video Stabilizer (੬ pg. 30) cannot be  
used at the same time; if you turn on Digital TBC/NR when  
"VIDEO STABILIZER" is set to "ON", Video Stabilizer will be  
automatically turned "OFF". Make sure Digital TBC/NR is off  
when you want to use Video Stabilizer.  
NOTES:  
● Normally it is recommended to keep "DIGITAL R3" set to  
"ON".  
● Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality  
may be better with "DIGITAL R3" set to "OFF".  
● If you use this VCR as the player for editing, be sure to set  
"DIGITAL R3" to "OFF" before starting.  
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Select The Soundtrack  
(VHS deck)  
The VHS deck can record two soundtracks simultaneously  
(Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both  
together. Or, when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains  
two separate Hi-Fi audio programs, you can choose to listen to  
either one by selecting either "Hi-Fi L" or "Hi-Fi R".  
A. MONITOR  
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On the remote control  
You can select the soundtrack by simply pressing the  
remote control's A. MONITOR button as follows:  
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0
Hi-Fi → Hi-Fi L → Hi-Fi R → Normal → Mix → Hi-Fi  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
On the Screen  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
MENU  
ACCESS VHS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "VHS MODE  
SET" by pressing %fi, then  
MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
2
=VHS MODE SET  
DV MODE SET  
TUNER SET  
press OK or  
#.  
INITIAL SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT AUDIO MONITOR  
Move the highlight bar  
VHS MODE SET  
(arrow) to "AUDIO  
S-VHS MODE  
OFF  
3
MONITOR" by pressing  
%fi, then press OK or  
select "HI-FI",  
"HI-FI L", "HI-FI R",  
"NORMAL" or "MIX".  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
FRONT AUX INPUT  
ON  
AUTO  
VIDEO  
#
to  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF  
BLUE BACK  
ON  
= NEXT PAGE  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
DIGITAL TBC/NR  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
DIGITAL R3  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
=AUDIO MONITOR  
HI-FI  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
NOTE:  
Press MENU.  
If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the  
Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you  
make.  
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33  
Select The Soundtrack  
12BIT Mode Setting  
(DV deck)  
(Audio-dubbed Mini DV Tape)  
The DV deck can record two soundtracks simultaneously (L and R)  
and play back the selected one, or both together. Or, when  
viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separate audio  
programs, you can choose to listen to either one by selecting  
either "L" or "R".  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
You can select the soundtrack by simply pressing the  
1
remote control's A. MONITOR button as follows:  
L+R → L → R → L+R  
ACCESS DV MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
Sound Mode Selection  
(arrow) to "DV MODE SET"  
MODE SET  
2
by pressing %fi, then press  
(DV deck only)  
VHS MODE SET  
=DV MODE SET  
TUNER SET  
OK or  
#.  
INITIAL SET  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SELECT 12BIT MODE  
1
Move the highlight bar  
DV MODE SET  
(arrow) to "12BIT MODE"  
ACCESS DV MODE SET  
SCREEN  
SOUND MODE  
=12BIT MODE  
12BIT  
3
by pressing %fi, then press  
SOUND1  
OK or  
#
to select  
"SOUND1", "SOUND2" or  
"FULL SOUND".  
Move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
=
(arrow) to "DV MODE SET"  
MODE SET  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
2
by pressing %fi, then press  
VHS MODE SET  
=DV MODE SET  
TUNER SET  
OK or  
#.  
INITIAL SET  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SELECT SOUND MODE  
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Move the highlight bar  
DV MODE SET  
(arrow) to "SOUND  
=SOUND MODE  
12BIT MODE  
12BIT  
SOUND1  
3
MODE" by pressing %fi,  
then press OK or  
#
to  
12BIT MODE  
SOUND YOU HEAR  
Original recorded sound  
Audio-dubbed sound  
select "12BIT" or "16BIT".  
=
SOUND1  
SOUND2  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
Original recorded sound and Audio-  
dubbed sound  
FULL SOUND  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
NOTES:  
When "12BIT MODE" is set to "FULL SOUND":  
● For bilingual tapes, both the main and sub audio will be  
audible.  
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● To select just the main audio or just the sub audio of Bilingual  
tapes, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND1".  
NOTE:  
Set "SOUND MODE" to "12BIT" at the original recording on a  
Mini DV tape, if you wish to perform Audio Dubbing later.  
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34  
EN  
Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape  
during recording and playback, and compensates for poor  
reproduction to provide the best quality recording and playback  
pictures. *The default setting is "ON".  
Active Video  
Calibration  
Preparation  
TURN ON THE VCR  
(VHS deck only)  
Press POWER.  
1
2
3
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS VHS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
MODE SET  
=VHS MODE SET  
DV MODE SET  
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
“VHS MODE SET”, then  
press OK or  
#.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT VIDEO  
CALIBRATION MODE  
POWER  
Press %fi to move the  
VHS MODE SET  
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highlight bar (arrow) to  
"VIDEO CALIBRATION",  
S-VHS MODE  
OFF  
ON  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
= VIDEO CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
FRONT AUX INPUT  
2
4
5
AUTO  
VIDEO  
then press OK or  
#
to set  
to "ON" or "OFF".  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF  
BLUE BACK  
NEXT PAGE  
ON  
4
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SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NOTE:  
When recording or when playing back tapes recorded  
on this VCR set the Video Calibration to "ON".  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
MENU  
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35  
Recording  
Perform steps 1 – 4 on page 22 ("Simple Recording") before  
continuing.  
START RECORDING  
DURING CALIBRATION  
Press and hold REC and  
press PLAY on the remote  
control, or press REC on  
the VCR's front panel.  
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● The VCR takes about 7  
seconds to assess the  
quality of the tape in  
use, then recording  
begins with the picture  
level optimized.  
START  
+
END  
+
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CALIBRATION COMPLETE  
NOTES:  
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● Calibration occurs  
immediately prior to  
both the first SP and the  
first EP recording after  
inserting the cassette. It  
does not take place  
during recording.  
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S-VHS  
START  
+
END  
+
+
ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION  
● In the case of timer  
recording, calibration  
PAUSE  
REC  
takes place for both SP and EP before the first timer  
recording after inserting the cassette (regardless of the  
tape speed selected for that recording).  
● Once the cassette is ejected, the calibration data is  
canceled. The next time the cassette is used for  
recording, calibration is re-performed.  
● While Video Calibration is operative, the PAUSE  
button will not function.  
● To display the Video Calibration screen, "SUPERIM-  
POSE" must be set to "ON" or the Video Calibration  
screen will not appear (੬ pg. 27).  
Playback  
ATTENTION  
The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start  
playback.  
Ⅲ As calibration takes place before recording actually starts,  
there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY on  
the remote, or REC on the VCR's front panel, are pressed.  
To make sure you record the desired scene or program  
completely, first perform the following steps:  
1) Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC to engage the  
RECORD PAUSE mode.  
Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 21 ("Simple Playback") before  
continuing.  
START PLAYBACK  
● The VCR then automatically checks the condition of  
the tape and, after about 7 seconds, re-enters  
RECORD PAUSE.  
Press PLAY.  
● The VCR adjusts the  
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playback picture quality  
2) Press PLAY to start recording.  
based on the quality of  
the tape in use.  
Ⅲ If you want to bypass Video Calibration and start  
recording right away, set "VIDEO CALIBRATION" to  
"OFF" in step 4 of the Preparation procedure (੬ pg. 34).  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
NOTES:  
● When using rental tapes,  
or tapes recorded on other VCRs, set “VIDEO  
CALIBRATION” in step 4 of the Preparation proce-  
dure to either “ON” or “OFF” as desired to give the  
best picture (੬ pg. 34).  
● The Video Calibration screen only appears at the  
beginning of automatic tracking. Even though the  
screen doesn't appear after that, the Video Calibration  
function is operative.  
● To display the Video Calibration screen, “SUPERIM-  
POSE” must be set to "ON" or the Video Calibration  
screen will not appear (੬ pg. 27).  
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Display Elapsed Recording  
Time (VHS deck only)  
Recording  
Features  
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO  
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter  
resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the  
tape runs.  
1
2
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON  
SCREEN  
During recording, press DISPLAY at any time to see the  
elapsed time.  
DISPLAY  
All indications corresponding to the current status of the  
VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display  
remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time.  
Press DISPLAY again to remove the display.  
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● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 27).  
● The indications are not recorded.  
● Press DISPLAY to change to the COUNT display if  
"REMAIN" is displayed.  
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C.RESET  
Display Tape Remaining Time  
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DV  
S-VHS  
FF  
(VHS deck only)  
REW  
PAUSE  
DISPLAY COUNTER  
INFORMATION  
Press DISPLAY.  
All indications corresponding to the VCR's current  
status are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display  
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MENU  
remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time.  
DISPLAY TAPE REMAINING  
TIME  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until "REMAIN" appears on  
screen. The approximate tape remaining time appears  
on the TV screen and also on the VCR display panel  
2
with a "  
" indicator.  
● The tape remaining time is calculated based on the  
tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated  
remaining time is only an estimate.  
● Press DISPLAY to change the on-screen display from  
"REMAIN" to "COUNT" and vice versa; and to show  
counter reading, channel number, clock time or tape  
remaining time on the front display panel. Then  
channel number will not be displayed when the VCR  
is playing a tape.  
Record One Program While  
Watching Another  
ENGAGE TV MODE  
During recording...  
● Change the TV's input mode from AV to TV.  
1
EXIT THE DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY again.  
3
SELECT CHANNEL FOR  
VIEWING  
NOTES:  
● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the on-screen  
display will not appear (੬ pg. 27).  
Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you  
want to watch.  
● Near the beginning of the tape, the tape remaining estimate  
may be inaccurate. However, the estimate becomes more  
accurate as the tape comes closer to the end.  
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● Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time  
reading may not appear right away, or may not be correct. "- -:- -"  
may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.  
● The tape remaining time indication is not accurate when  
using VHS-C tapes with VHS-C adapter.  
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Stereo And SAP  
Retake (VHS deck only)  
You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV program while you're  
recording it.  
(Second Audio Program)  
Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-  
channel TV Sound broadcasts.  
End of program  
Beginning of program  
Program  
When the channel is changed on the VCR ...  
● The "STEREO" indication appears on the screen for about 5  
seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.  
● The "SAP" indication appears on the screen for about 5  
seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.  
Unnecessary Unnecessary  
Program  
part  
part  
Recorded part  
● Both indications appear when a stereo program is  
accompanied by SAP audio.  
Go back to end of program to cut out  
unnecessary part  
To Record Stereo Programs . . .  
. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.  
To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .  
ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE  
. . . press A. MONITOR to select "HI-FI" (੬ pg. 32).  
MODE  
Press PAUSE during recording.  
To Record SAP Programs . . .  
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ACCESS MAIN MENU  
LOCATE START POINT  
SCREEN  
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right (or hold down  
REW or FF) and release it when you reach the point  
where you want to resume recording.  
Press MENU.  
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* Your recorder returns to the Record-Pause mode.  
ACCESS MODE SET  
RESUME RECORDING  
SCREEN  
Press PLAY when you wish to resume recording.  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MODE SET" by  
3
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#.  
2
3
SELECT 2ND AUDIO  
Accidental erasure prevention  
RECORD SET MODE  
Move the highlight bar  
● VHS/S-VHS  
MODE SET  
(arrow) to "2ND AUDIO  
REAR AUX INPUT  
OUTPUT1  
VIDEO  
AUTO  
ON  
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole  
with adhesive tape.  
RECORD" by pressing %fi,  
= 2ND AUDIO RECORD  
AUTO TIMER  
SUPERIMPOSE  
then press OK or  
to "ON".  
#
to set  
OFF  
ON  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
Record safety tab  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
● Mini DV  
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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".  
NOTES:  
● If a SAP program is received and "2ND AUDIO RECORD" is  
set to "ON", the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal  
and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program is not recorded.  
● If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded  
on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.  
Erase protection  
switch  
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38  
EN  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
S-VHS ET  
1
ACCESS VHS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
#.  
2
3
SELECT S-VHS MODE  
Move the highlight bar  
VHS MODE SET  
(arrow) to "S-VHS MODE"  
=S-VHS MODE  
ON  
ON  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
FRONT AUX INPUT  
by pressing %fi, then press  
AUTO  
VIDEO  
OK or  
#
to set to "ON" or  
MENU  
"OFF".  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF  
BLUE BACK  
NEXT PAGE  
ON  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS  
Press MENU.  
ET and VHS (VHS deck only)  
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Your VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.  
S-VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a  
horizontal resolution of 400 lines. This compares with the 240  
lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings. To achieve the  
highest quality picture we recommend that you record in S-VHS  
mode.  
NOTE:  
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or  
S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel  
regardless of the "S-VHS MODE" setting.  
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-  
VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR. For details,  
refer to page 39.  
To record in S-VHS;  
● perform the steps 1 – 4 in the right column to set the "S-VHS  
MODE" to "ON".  
● then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator  
will light on the display panel.  
The S-VHS recording mode will be automatically selected.  
To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS high grade cassette;  
● press S-VHS ET and set to "ON".  
੬ "Super VHS ET" on page 39.  
To record in VHS;  
● insert a cassette marked "VHS".  
● press S-VHS ET on the VCR. You can check the current setting  
("S-VHS ET : ON" or "S-VHS ET : OFF") if "SUPERIMPOSE" is  
set to "ON" (੬ pg. 27). If "S-VHS ET : ON" appears on the TV  
screen, press S-VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to  
"OFF".  
The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected  
regardless of the S-VHS mode setting.  
To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette;  
● insert the cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will  
light on the display panel.  
● then, perform the steps 1 – 4 in the right column to set the  
"S-VHS MODE" to "OFF"; the S-VHS indicator will go out.  
The VHS recording mode will be selected.  
NOTE:  
Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can not be played  
back successfully on normal VHS VCRs.  
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39  
Super VHS ET (VHS deck only)  
S-VHS ET  
Your VCR is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible  
to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes.  
This facility allows recording with S-VHS picture quality on  
VHS cassettes. You can play back those cassettes recorded  
in S-VHS ET on a VCR equipped with S-VHS ET.  
ENGAGE S-VHS ET MODE  
Press S-VHS ET on the VCR. You can check the current  
NOTES:  
setting ("S-VHS ET : ON" or "S-VHS ET : OFF") if  
● To obtain the highest quality recording and playback  
pictures over a longer period on this model, S-VHS  
recording on S-VHS tape is recommended.  
● You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this  
VCR but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S-VHS  
ET.  
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"SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 27). If "S-VHS ET  
: OFF" appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS ET again  
in about 5 seconds to set it to "ON".  
● The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display  
panel.  
* It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET  
recordings so you can easily distinguish them from  
regular VHS recordings.  
● S-VHS ET recordings can also be played back on an S-  
VHS VCR or a VHS VCR equipped with SQPB (S-VHS  
QUASI PLAYBACK) function. However, there may be  
cases where S-VHS ET playback is not possible on a  
particular VCR.  
● Frequent still, frame-by-frame and slow-motion playback  
may damage the tape and cause picture degradation.  
● With some tapes, better picture quality may not be  
obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is recom-  
mended that you do test record beforehand to make sure  
whether better results can be obtained.  
NOTES:  
● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function...  
...while recording is in progress.  
...while timer-recording (incl. Instant Timer Recording  
੬ pg. 49) is in progress.  
...while Video Calibration (੬ pg. 34) is in progress.  
...when the VCR's power is off.  
● S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.  
● High Grade tapes are recommended for superior results.  
● Make sure that "VIDEO CALIBRATION" is set to "ON" at  
the Function screen (੬ pg. 34).  
● During S-VHS ET playback, noise may appear depending  
on tape quality.  
● Noise may appear during still, frame-by-frame and slow-  
motion playback.  
● If the playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted,  
use a cleaning cassette.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
40  
EN  
Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically  
record a program that will be broadcast at some future time.  
The timer record function can be programmed using the VCR  
Plus+ or Express Timer programming up to 6 shows each on the  
VHS and DV decks as far as a year in advance. (੬ pg. 40 or 44)  
The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need  
to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the  
timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for  
the TV program you wish to record and the VCR's timer will be  
automatically programmed. (The PlusCode programming  
numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing.)  
VCR Plus+®  
Timer  
Programming  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
SELECT DECK  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
1
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase  
2
protection switch set to "REC".  
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN  
Press PROG. on the  
VCR PLUS+  
remote control.  
3
● The clock must be set in  
order to access the VCR  
Plus+ screen. If you  
haven’t set the clock, the  
Main Menu screen  
appears after an error  
message is displayed.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
PRESS (+/–) TO SET  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
Refer to page 8 for the Plug & Play procedure or page  
10 for the clock setting procedure.  
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ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER  
NUMBER  
Press the appropriate  
VCR PLUS+  
123  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
4
0
4
PlusCode number printed  
CANCEL  
in the TV listings for the  
TV program you wish to  
record and press OK.  
S-VHS  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
If the Guide Channel Set  
THEN (OK)  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
PROG.  
screen appears, go to step 5.  
If the VCR Plus+ program  
screen appears, go to step 6.  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the  
correct PlusCode number.  
OK  
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INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL  
NUMBER  
The Guide Channel  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
Number, which is assigned  
GUIDE CH: 12  
VCR CH : –––  
5
6
to the TV or cable station  
for the PlusCode number  
that you entered in step 4,  
will appear automatically  
T
W
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
on the Guide Channel Set  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
screen. Input the number  
of the channel on which  
the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on  
the VCR or cable box using the NUMBER keys, CH +/–  
or %fi, then press OK.  
NUMBER "8"  
CANCEL  
TIMER  
0
● The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you  
input the PlusCode number of a station for which the  
Guide Channel number has not previously been set.  
● If you receive your channels with a cable box and if  
you have properly set your Controller, "CABLE CH"  
appears in place of "VCR CH". If not, refer to pages  
15 – 17.  
STOP+/–  
1
D
S-VHS  
PROG.  
CHECK PROGRAM DATA  
The PlusCode number you  
VHS PROGRAM 1  
entered and the matching  
Timer-Recording informa-  
tion is displayed on the  
Program screen. Check to  
make sure it’s accurate.  
(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)  
START  
8:00PM  
DATE  
12/24/00  
THU  
STOP  
10:00PM  
CH  
OK  
=
12 SP  
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY  
STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP)  
PRESS (OK) TO END  
● To change the stop time,  
press STOP +/–.  
● To timer-record daily or weekly serials, press DAILY  
(NUMBER key “8”) or WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”).  
“DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program  
screen. Pressing the button again makes each  
corresponding display disappear.  
● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access the  
VCR Plus+ screen again and input the correct  
PlusCode number.  
● If the PlusCode number you inputted is incorrect,  
"ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of  
the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is  
for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is  
displayed for about 5 seconds and the VCR Plus+  
screen reappears.  
IMPORTANT  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting  
station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR  
or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+  
program screen in step 6. When this happens, set the correct  
the Guide Channel number for that station. (੬ pg. 42,  
"Changing VCR Plus+® Setting")  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/EP (SP/LP for the DV deck).  
7
8
9
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
NOTES:  
● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER  
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.  
Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"  
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal  
screen appears. If "PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
PROGRAM OVERLAP" appears on the TV screen, see  
page 47.  
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s  
memory backup keeps your selections for approximately  
60 minutes.  
● When timer-recording cable channels received through a  
Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.  
● It is not possible to timer-record the same programme on both  
the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.  
● If the times that are programmed for recording on the DV  
deck and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes  
precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck  
takes precedence.  
ENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and "‰"  
is displayed on the display panel.  
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42  
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IMPORTANT  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting  
station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR  
or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+  
program screen (੬ step 6 on page 41). When this happens,  
perform the following steps to set the correct the Guide  
Channel number for that station.  
Changing VCR  
Plus+® Setting  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
To ensure that the VCR Plus+Timer Recording operates correctly  
it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel Set " for  
each station. Please read the following information carefully.  
VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching  
VCR Plus+ programming system assigns a VCR Plus+ "Guide  
Channel" to broadcast and cable TV channels. These Guide  
Channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ Channel Codes.  
Most TV listings have a section, usually a chart, indicating the  
"Guide Channel" numbers assigned to each station. For accurate  
VCR Plus+ programming the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number  
for each station should match the channel number on which it is  
received in your area.  
NOTES:  
● In many instances the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel numbers for  
cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel  
number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box.  
Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for  
details.  
● Many broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check  
your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.  
TURN ON THE VCR  
POWER  
Press POWER.  
T
W
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
4
0
Press MENU.  
2
1
DV  
S-VHS  
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
MODE SET  
3
“INITIAL SET”, then press  
VHS MODE SET  
DV MODE SET  
TUNER SET  
OK or  
#
.
=INITIAL SET  
MENU  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL  
SET SCREEN  
Press CH +/–, %fi to move  
the highlight bar (arrow) to  
“GUIDE CHANNEL SET”,  
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
4
5
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
then press OK or  
#.  
=GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
CABLE BOX SET  
DBS RECEIVER SET  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL  
NUMBER  
Press CH +/–, %fi or the  
appropriate NUMBER keys  
to input the VCR Plus+  
Guide Channel number as  
shown in the TV listing.  
(Ex.) When inputting the  
Guide Channel number  
6 for WNJU(Ind.)  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
Then press OK or  
#
.
GUIDE CH :  
6
VCR CH : – – –  
● If you receive your  
channels with a cable  
box and if you have  
properly set your  
Controller, “CABLE CH”  
appears in place of  
T
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NUMBER  
4
0
“VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 15 – 17 and re-  
perform the procedure.  
INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL  
NUMBER  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
Press CH +/–, %fi or the  
appropriate NUMBER keys  
to input the number of the  
channel on which the  
(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is  
received on channel 47  
6
7
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
=
GUIDE CH :  
6
Guide Channel’s broad-  
casts are received. Then  
VCR CH : 47  
press OK or  
#.  
MENU  
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for  
each instance.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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44  
EN  
You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 6  
shows each on the VHS and DV decks, as far as a year in  
advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can  
program the timer (੬ pg. 8 or 10).  
Express Timer  
Programming  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase  
1
protection switch set to "REC".  
● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,  
automatically.  
● Select the recording deck by pressing S-VHS or DV.  
ACCESS VCR PLUS+  
SCREEN  
Press PROG..  
2
3
ACCESS PROGRAM  
SCREEN  
Press START +/–. (If you’re  
just starting out,  
VHS PROGRAM 1  
START  
STOP  
– –:– –AM  
CH  
“PROGRAM 1” appears.)  
– –:– –AM  
DATE  
=
– –/– –/– –  
––– SP  
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,  
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
T
W
SET PROGRAM START TIME  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press START +/– to enter  
the time you want  
VHS PROGRAM 1  
START  
STOP  
– –:– –AM  
CH  
4
5
recording to start.  
8:00 AM  
DATE  
=
4
0
● Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
– –/– –/– –  
––– SP  
CH+/–  
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,  
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
START+/–  
S-VHS  
1
PROG.  
DV  
S-VHS  
SET PROGRAM STOP TIME  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute  
increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
SET PROGRAM DATE  
Press DATE +/–. (The current date is displayed on  
screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)  
6
7
SET CHANNEL NUMBER  
Press CH +/–.  
● If you are using a DBS receiver, see "ATTENTION  
FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS" on next page.  
● Holding down CH +/– rapidly scans through the  
channels.  
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SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/EP (SP/LP for the DV deck) to set the tape  
speed.  
8
9
10  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
T
W
1
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"  
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal  
screen appears. If "PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
PROGRAM OVERLAP" appears on the TV screen, see  
page 47.  
2
NUMBER "9"  
TIMER  
NUMBER "7"  
PROG.  
4
0
ENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and "‰"  
is displayed on the display panel.  
1
S-VHS  
● When "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 48), press  
POWER.  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 3 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER  
“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER “8”) for daily serials  
(Monday–Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the  
screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding  
indication disappear.  
OK  
NOTES:  
● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER  
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.  
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory  
backup keeps your selections for approximately 60 minutes.  
● Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.  
● After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off  
automatically.  
● You can program the timer while a regular recording is in  
progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.  
● If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, the  
cassette is automatically ejected.  
● When timer-recording cable or satellite channels through an  
external tuner, be sure to keep the cable box or satellite  
receiver's power ON.  
ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS  
If you are using a DBS receiver  
VHS PROGRAM 1  
(unless "DBS RECEIVER SET" is  
START  
8:00AM  
DATE  
12/24/00  
THU  
STOP  
9:00PM  
CH  
110 SP  
DBS  
set to "OFF" ੬ pg. 19), the  
BAND indication (TV or CATV  
or DBS) appears under the  
channel number display. If the  
channel number that has been  
entered requires that the band  
be set, "7=DBS" is displayed  
=
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,  
9=WEEKLY, 7=DBS), THEN (0K)  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
on the screen. Press the NUMBER key "7" to select the  
desired band.  
a– TV  
: To timer-record a regular TV program received  
on the VCR.  
b– CATV : To timer-record a cable TV program received on  
the VCR, or through a cable box (unless "CABLE  
BOX SET" is set to "OFF" ੬ pg.16).  
c– DBS : To timer-record a satellite program received  
through a DBS receiver.  
● If "BAND" is set to "TV" at the Tuner Set screen (੬ pg.13)  
and "CABLE BOX SET" is set to "OFF" at the Cable Box  
Set screen (੬pg. 16), CATV will not be displayed on the  
Program screen; If "BAND" is set to "CATV" or "CABLE  
BOX SET" is set to "ON", TV will not be displayed.  
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Check, Cancel And Revise  
Programs  
DISENGAGE TIMER  
Press TIMER, then press POWER.  
1
ACCESS PROGRAM  
CHECK SCREEN  
Press PROG. CHECK.  
VHS  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
8:00P 10:00 12 12/24  
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25  
2
11:30P  
1:00 125 12/25  
POWER  
PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT  
PROG. CHECK  
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACCESS PROGRAM  
SCREEN  
2
Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information.  
Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program's  
information appears.  
TIMER  
4
3
CANCEL  
CH+/–  
START+/–  
To Cancel Or Revise A Program...  
1
S-VHS  
CANCEL OR REVISE A  
PROGRAM  
To cancel a program, press CANCEL at the appropriate  
program screen.  
4
To revise a program, press the appropriate button:  
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH +/–, SP/EP.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary. If  
there are still programs remaining, go to step 6.  
5
6
RE-ENGAGE TIMER  
Press TIMER.  
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When programmes overlap  
each other  
ATTENTION  
If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program  
overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray  
will be recorded.  
If "PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP"  
appears, you have another programme overlapping the  
programme you have just made.  
Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number  
The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes  
will start blinking.  
will be recorded.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
CH10  
VHS  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
CH40  
Not recorded  
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
PROGRAM OVERLAP  
1
2
8:00P 11:00 12 12/24  
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25  
11:30P  
Pattern 2: The program that is broadcast earlier will be  
3
1:00 125 12/25  
9:00P 10:00 10 12/24  
recorded.  
4
5
10:00  
Program 1  
11:00  
CH10  
12:00  
6
DV  
Not recorded  
Program 2 CH40  
(5,∞), THEN (3) (PROG.) : END  
Pattern 3: The program that is broadcast earlier will be  
recorded, followed by the remaining portion of  
the other program.  
EX. Programme 1 (you have just made) and  
Programme 4 overlap each other on the VHS deck.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
CH10  
Program 2  
Program 1  
CONFIRM OVERLAPPING  
CH40  
PROGRAMMES  
Not recorded  
Overlapping programmes blink on the screen.  
1
SELECT PROGRAMME TO  
MODIFY  
NOTE:  
Press %fi, then press OK or  
#
.
If the programme you have just  
made and "DV" are blinking,  
there is a conflicting  
VHS  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
● You can only select one of the overlapping  
programmes.  
2
1
8:00P 11:00 12 12/24  
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25  
2
programme on the DV deck.  
3
11:30P  
1:00 125 12/25  
4
9:00P 10:00 10 12/24  
NOTE:  
5
Press %fi to move the  
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish  
the timer programme setting. See “ATTENTION” to the  
right. Without doing anything for about 1 minute, the  
VCR will finish the timer programing.  
6
highlight bar to "DV", then  
press OK or  
DV  
#.  
(5,∞), THEN (3) (PROG.) : END  
DV Programme Check  
screen appears.  
Cancel or change  
CANCEL OR CHANGE  
PROGRAMME SETTING  
programme setting as  
described in step 2 and 3 in  
the left column.  
DV  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
To cancel a programme,  
VHS PROGRAM 4  
1
9:00P 10:00 12 12/24  
press CANCEL when the  
2
3
3
START  
9:00 PM  
DATE  
STOP  
10:00PM  
CH  
Program screen you do not  
want is shown. "PRO-  
4
=
5
GRAM COMPLETED"  
6
12/24/00  
SUN  
10 SP  
VHS  
appears on the TV screen  
for about 5 seconds, then  
normal screen appears.  
(5,∞), THEN (3) (PROG.) : END  
PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL  
PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
To change a programme,  
press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–,  
DATE +/–, CH +/– and/or SP/EP (  
) when the  
Program screen on which you want to make changes is  
shown, then press OK.  
"PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the TV screen  
for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap  
occurs with the timer programme setting after making  
the last correction on a programme, the conflicting  
programmes will be shown on the Program Check  
screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the  
overlap is solved.  
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Auto SP EP Timer  
Auto Timer  
When the Auto Timer is set to "ON" the timer is automatically  
engaged when the VCR's power is turned off. It is automatically  
disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.  
(VHS deck only)  
If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record  
the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode  
to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy  
when recording a program of more than 2 hours in length.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
For Example . . .  
Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-  
minute tape  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
Approximately 110 minutes  
SP mode  
Approximately 30 minutes  
EP mode  
ACCESS MODE SET  
Total 140 minutes  
SCREEN  
Make sure you set "AUTO SP→EP TIMER" to "ON" at the VHS  
Mode Set screen before the timer recording starts.  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MODE SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#
.
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
SELECT AUTO TIMER SET  
MODE  
Press MENU.  
1
Move the highlight bar  
MODE SET  
(arrow) to "AUTO TIMER"  
REAR AUX INPUT  
OUTPUT1  
2ND AUDIO RECORD  
=AUTO TIMER  
=SUPERIMPOSE  
VIDEO  
AUTO  
OFF  
by pressing %fi, then press  
ACCESS VHS MODE SET  
OK or  
#
to set to "ON" or  
ON  
ON  
"OFF".  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#
.
2
3
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SELECT AUTO SP→EP  
SCREEN  
TIMER SET MODE  
Press MENU.  
Move the highlight bar  
VHS MODE SET  
(arrow) to "AUTO SP→EP  
S-VHS MODE  
OFF  
ON  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
4
TIMER" by pressing %fi,  
AUTO  
then press OK or  
to "ON".  
#
to set  
FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO  
= AUTO SP=EP TIMER  
BLUE BACK  
ON  
ON  
NOTE:  
NEXT PAGE  
For safety, when "AUTO TIMER" is set to "OFF", all other VCR  
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To  
disengage the timer, press TIMER.  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
NOTES:  
● If you have programmed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more  
programs, the second program and those thereafter may not  
fit on the tape if you set the Auto SP→EP Timer mode to  
"ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then  
set the tape speed manually during timer programming.  
● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this  
feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of  
the tape.  
● There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the  
VCR switches from SP to EP mode.  
● The Auto SP→EP Timer feature is not available during ITR  
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will work with the  
following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.  
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This easy method lets you record from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(VHS) or to 120 minutes (DV) (selectable in 30-min. increments)  
and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished.  
Instant Timer  
Recording  
(ITR)  
START RECORDING  
Press REC on the front panel.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
Press REC again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on the  
front display panel.  
2
SET RECORDING  
DURATION  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording  
3
time by 30 minutes.  
NOTES:  
● You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's  
front panel.  
● After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears.  
● To check the remaining time, press REC once during record-  
ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5  
seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within these 5  
seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next  
30 minute increment.  
SP  
VCR  
● You can play a tape on one deck while using the other deck  
for Instant Timer Recording. However, remember that the  
deck will turn itself off when the Instant Timer Recording  
ends.  
Recording Resume Function  
If there is a power outage during recording (including  
Instant Timer Recording and timer recording), the record-  
ing will resume automatically when power is restored to  
the VCR. (No setting is required for this function.)  
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Dubbing An Entire Cassette  
Because this VCR includes both a VHS deck and a DV deck,  
you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other  
equipment.  
Tape Dubbing  
LOAD CASSETTES  
cassette.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV  
1
SELECT DUBBING  
DIRECTION  
Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and  
recording on the VHS deck. The dubbing direction  
2
(DV →) indicator lights.  
OR  
Press ← when you want playback on the VHS deck and  
recording on the DV deck. The dubbing direction  
(← S-VHS) indicator lights.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press S-VHS or DV for the recording deck, then press  
SP/EP (SP/LP for the DV deck).  
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START DUBBING  
Press DUB for two seconds.  
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0
Dubbing from DV to VHS:  
DV  
DV play indicator (#) and VHS record indicator (  
)
)
light.  
S-VHS  
Dubbing from VHS to DV:  
VHS play indicator (#) and DV record indicator (  
light.  
SP/EP  
DV  
S-VHS  
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If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks  
rewind automatically. The recording deck goes into  
Record-Pause mode, and the playback deck goes into  
Pause mode.  
When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing  
begins automatically.  
After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both  
tapes automatically and eject them. The VCR then  
shuts off.  
NOTES:  
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If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase  
an important recording that you wanted to copy. We  
recommend conducting a test with unimportant cassettes first.  
On the cassette that you are playing (i.e., recording from) we  
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recommend either setting the erase protection switch to  
"SAVE" (if the cassette is a Mini DV cassette), or breaking off  
the record safety tab (if the cassette is a VHS cassette).  
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If you start dubbing a tape from a tape with a copy protection  
signal, the tapes will be automatically ejected from the DV  
and VHS deck, and the VCR will turn off.  
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To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the  
dubbing direction indicator (DV → or ← S-VHS) goes off.  
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You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping  
wherever you wish.  
Normal  
LOAD CASSETTES  
cassette.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV  
Dubbing  
1
SELECT DUBBING  
DIRECTION  
DV  
PLAY  
REC  
Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and  
recording on the VHS deck. The dubbing direction  
S-VHS  
2
(DV →) indicator lights.  
OR  
PAUSE  
Press ← when you want playback on the VHS deck and  
recording on the DV deck. The dubbing direction  
(← S-VHS) indicator lights.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press S-VHS or DV for the recording deck, then press  
SP/EP (SP/LP for the DV deck).  
3
4
LOCATE START POINT  
For the playing deck:  
Press S-VHS or DV to selsct the playing deck.  
Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in the playing  
deck, and press PAUSE to pause playback when you  
find the point where you want to start dubbing.  
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7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
For the recording deck:  
Press S-VHS or DV to select the recording deck. Press  
and hold PAUSE and press REC so that the recording  
deck enters the Record-Pause mode.  
4
0
DV  
START DUBBING  
S-VHS  
Press START.  
SP/EP  
PLAY  
DV  
S-VHS  
Dubbing from DV to VHS:  
DV play indicator (#) and VHS record indicator (  
light.  
5
)
)
PAUSE  
REC  
Dubbing from VHS to DV:  
VHS play indicator (#) and DV record indicator (  
light.  
STOP  
START  
PAUSE DUBBING  
Press START.  
6
7
NOTES:  
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There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between  
where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.  
The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing  
is not recorded.  
END DUBBING  
Press STOP. Then press S-VHS or DV to select the  
playing deck and press STOP.  
When dubbing from the VHS deck to the DV deck, also set  
"SOUND MODE" to the appropriate mode (੬ pg. 33).  
When dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck:  
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When dubbing a Mini DV tape that was produced by audio  
dubbing, you need to set "12BIT MODE" to the appropriate  
mode before playing the tape (੬ pg. 33).  
To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the  
dubbing direction indicator (DV → or ← S-VHS) goes off.  
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EN  
64-program Editing Memory  
(8 programmes x 8 scenes)  
Random  
Assemble  
Editing  
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.  
1
SELECT DV DECK  
Press DV.  
DV  
PLAY  
R.A. EDIT  
2
ACCESS R.A. EDIT SCREEN  
PAUSE  
Press R.A. EDIT. R.A. EDIT screen will appear.  
IN/OUT  
3
SELECT PROGRAMME  
%
Press fi to move the  
DV → VHS  
→ P1 – – : – – AM – – / – – / – – – –  
P2 – – : – – AM – – / – – / – – – –  
arrow to the programme  
number you want to edit,  
4
P3 – – : – – AM – – / – – / – – – –  
P4 – – : – – AM – – / – – / – – – –  
P5 – – : – – AM – – / – – / – – – –  
P6 – – : – – AM – – / – – / – – – –  
P7 – – : – – AM – – / – – / – – – –  
P8 – – : – – AM – – / – – / – – – –  
then press OK or  
#.  
● To remove a programme  
from the R.A. EDIT  
screen, select the  
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4
7
2
5
8
3
PRESS (  
+
) , THEN (START)  
, –  
2
programme number,  
6
9
then press CANCEL for more than 2 seconds.  
LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT  
4
0
CANCEL  
Press PLAY to start  
P1  
1
IN  
OUT  
playback and find the  
point from where you  
want the edited scene to  
begin, then press PAUSE.  
Then press IN/OUT. The  
edit-in point appears on  
the screen.  
– : – – : – –  
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
2
5
6
7
3
DV  
4
1
DV  
S-VHS  
5
6
7
PLAY  
8
TC – : – – : – – TOTAL 0 : 00 : 00  
PAUSE  
LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT  
Press PLAY to start  
P1  
1
IN  
OUT  
0 : 5 4 : 0 0  
R.A. EDIT  
0 : 3 1 : 0 2 →  
→
playback. Find the point  
where you want the edited  
scene to end, then press  
PAUSE.  
2
– : – – : – – →  
3
4
→
→
→
→
→
IN/OUT  
5
6
Then, press IN/OUT. The  
edit-out point appears on  
the screen.  
7
OK  
V PROG  
8
TC 0 : 0 0 : 1 0 TOTAL 0 : 2 2 : 5 8  
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES  
Repeat steps 5 and 6.  
● To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL. The registered points disappear, one at a  
time, from the most recently registered point.  
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PREPARE SOURCE TAPE  
Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the  
scene you want to edit.  
8
ENGAGE VHS DECK TO  
RECORD-PAUSE MODE  
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Press S-VHS, then press and hold PAUSE and press REC  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
so that the VHS deck enters the Record-Pause mode.  
2
9
START EDITING  
4
0
Press START.  
CANCEL  
V
D
● When dubbing is complete, the DV deck enters the  
Pause mode, and the VHS deck enters its Record-  
Pause mode.  
10  
S-VHS  
PAUSE  
STO  
DV  
S-VHS  
P
STOP EDITING  
Press STOP. The VHS deck stops recording.  
Press DV, then press STOP. The DV deck stops  
playback.  
REC  
11  
NOTES:  
R.A. EDIT  
● When Random Assemble Editing doesn't work, press → of the  
DUB button, then perform Random Assemble Editing again.  
● To cancel the registered scene, press CANCEL. Each time  
CANCEL is pressed, the latest regisered scene is erased.  
● When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes  
(੬ pg. 28), the recorder may not find the edit-in point you  
chose and a malfunction may occur.  
START  
● 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  
recording 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 edit-  
out 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 quit Random Assemble Editing while it is still in progress,  
press R.A.EDIT again to return to the R.A.EDIT screen. Press  
R.A.EDIT once more to return to the normal screen.  
● To use Random Assemble Editing consecutively for two or  
more programmes, press START for each programme.  
When dubbing from another Mini DV cassette, swap the Mini  
DV cassettes first, and then press START.  
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EN  
You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder.  
You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device such  
as a camcorder which has a DV output/input connector.  
Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or audio  
quality as a result of editing.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
A If the camcorder has no DV OUT/IN connector:  
Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s  
1
VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your  
VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
Your VCR  
A
Recorder  
● If connecting a camcorder with an S-VIDEO output  
connector, it is recommended to use the S-VIDEO  
connection to minimize picture degradation while  
editing.  
● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is  
used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR.  
The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to  
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.  
● If connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output,  
connect the audio output connector on the  
camcorder to AUDIO IN L of the VCR.  
B If the camcorder has a DV OUT/IN connector:  
Connect the camcorder’s DV OUT/IN connector to  
the VCR’s DV IN/OUT connector.  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(supplied)  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
PAUSE  
connector  
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.  
2
3
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
cable  
SELECT RECORDING DECK  
(supplied)  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
Player  
AUDIO OUT  
Camcorder  
Mini-plug cable  
(not supplied)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
S-VIDEO OUT  
EDIT  
B
Your VCR  
Recorder  
DV IN/OUT  
PAUSE connector  
NOTES:  
● When connecting this recorder to a device equipped with a  
DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable  
(VC-VDV204U).  
DV Cable VC-VDV204U (not provided)  
● When you are editing through the DV IN/OUT connector, the  
recorder will stop if the player begins playing a blank portion  
of tape or the signal is interrupted.  
● To use the VHS deck as the recording deck with connection  
B
After selecting "F-1" in step 4, perform step 10 and 11. Press  
→ and then press S-VHS to select the VHS deck. Then follow  
the procedures from 12.  
Player  
Mini-Plug Cable  
DV OUT/IN  
EDIT  
DV Camcorder  
(not provided)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
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ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MODE  
SET”, then press OK or  
#
8
9
S-VHS  
SELECT REAR AUX INPUT SET  
MODE  
a– REAR S-VIDEO IN:  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "REAR AUX  
INPUT" by pressing  
MODE SET  
=REAR AUX INPUT  
VIDEO  
AUTO  
OFF  
4
0
NUMBER "0"  
OUTPUT1  
2ND AUDIO RECORD  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
=SUPERIMPOSE  
ON  
%fi, then press OK or  
S-VHS  
#
to set to "S-VIDEO".  
DV  
DV  
S-VHS  
b– REAR VIDEO IN: Move  
the highlight bar  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
(arrow) to "REAR AUX  
INPUT" by pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#
to set to  
"VIDEO".  
SELECT “EDIT” FOR PICTURE  
CONTROL SET MODE  
(VHS DECK ONLY)  
MENU  
Follow the “Picture Control” section on page 29, then  
select “EDIT.”  
10  
NOTE:  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select  
“AUTO” or (“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is  
set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE  
Set to "AUX". Press the NUMBER key “0” and/or CH to  
select depending on the connector being used – "L-1"  
for the rear panel input connectors, or "F-1" for the front  
panel input connectors.  
4
5
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
11  
12  
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
START PLAYER  
Set the camcorder to its play mode.  
● If you use the front S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN  
connector, perform step 6 – 7, then go to step 10.  
● If you use the rear S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN  
connector, go to step 8.  
NOTE:  
If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD  
disable feature then set its superimpose or display  
feature to OFF before pressing play.  
ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by  
START RECORDER  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#.  
6
7
Set your VCR to its record mode.  
● If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC  
camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into  
Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction  
manual.)  
13  
SELECT FRONT AUX INPUT SET  
MODE  
a– FRONT S-VIDEO IN :  
VHS MODE SET  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "FRONT  
AUX INPUT" by  
S-VHS MODE  
ON  
ON  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
AUTO  
NOTE:  
= FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF  
If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS  
receiver, make sure that the correct AUX INPUT ("VIDEO" or  
"S-VIDEO") is selected after you have finished editing  
(੬ steps 5 – 9).  
pressing %fi, then  
BLUE BACK  
NEXT PAGE  
ON  
press OK or  
"S-VIDEO".  
#
to set to  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
b– FRONT VIDEO IN:  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "FRONT AUX INPUT" by pressing %fi,  
then press OK or  
#
to set to "VIDEO".  
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EN  
You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Edit To Or  
From Another  
VCR  
Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT  
and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO  
IN and AUDIO IN connectors.  
1
● If using another VCR with an S-VIDEO input or  
output connector, it is recommended to use the  
S-VIDEO connection to minimize picture degradation  
while editing.  
● When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural  
VCR as the player, connect the player’s AUDIO OUT  
connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder.  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Player  
Your VCR  
LOAD CASSETTES  
Insert the playback cassette into the player and the  
cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.  
IN  
S
VIDEO  
R
R
L
ANTENNA IN  
IN  
OUT1 OUT2  
OUT1  
OUT2  
2
3
VHF/UHF  
TV OUT  
CABLE  
BOX  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
SELECT DECK  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
S VIDEO OUT  
● When using your VCR as the source player, set  
"OUTPUT1" to "VHS" or "DV", depending on the  
deck being selected (੬ pg. 57).  
S-Video cable  
(supplied)  
Audio/Video cable  
(supplied)  
Advantages Of S-VHS Editing  
S VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
S-VHS allows you make high resolution video recordings  
when dubbing from one VCR to another.  
You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from S-VHS to VHS, or  
from S-VHS to S-VHS.  
● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-  
VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently  
limited by the orignal VHS source material, 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: A high resolution copy is made of  
a high resolution original S-VHS tape with minimal  
picture degradation. This is the preferred method of  
video dubbing.  
VIDEO IN  
Another VCR  
Recorder  
S-VHS  
DV  
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
4
S-VHS  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
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SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
MODE  
Set to "AUX". With this VCR, press the NUMBER key "0"  
and/or CH to select depending on the connector being  
used – "L-1" for the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector,  
or "F-1" for the front AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.  
4
5
NOTE:  
If you use your VCR as the recorder and have connected  
another VCR to your VCR's S-VIDEO IN connector, you  
need to set "REAR AUX INPUT" to "S-VIDEO" at the  
Mode Set screen. Follow steps 5, 8 and 9 from the "Edit  
From A Camcorder" section (੬ pg. 55).  
SELECT “EDIT” FOR PIC-  
TURE CONTROL SET MODE  
(VHS DECK ONLY)  
Follow the “Picture Control” section on page 29, then  
select “EDIT.”  
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4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
NOTE:  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select  
“AUTO” or (“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is  
set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
4
0
NUMBER "0"  
START PLAYER  
Set to its play mode.  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
NOTE:  
6
7
If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD  
disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to "OFF"  
before pressing PLAY (੬ pg. 27).  
START RECORDER  
Set to its record mode.  
MENU  
NOTE:  
If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS  
receiver, make sure that the correct AUX INPUT ("VIDEO" or  
"S-VIDEO") is selected after you have finished editing  
(੬ steps 5 – 9, page 55).  
OUTPUT1 Setting  
Set "OUTPUT1" to the appropriate mode depending on the selection of the playing deck (VHS or DV) for editing.  
Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.  
Press CH +/– or %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MODE SET", then press OK or  
Press CH +/– or %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to "OUTPUT1".  
MODE SET  
REAR AUX INPUT  
= OUTPUT1  
#
.
VIDEO  
AUTO  
OFF  
2ND AUDIO RECORD  
AUTO TIMER  
Press OK or  
a–AUTO  
#
to select "AUTO", "VHS" or "DV".  
: The VCR outputs the signals from the deck being used automatically. The  
superimposed indication is also output.  
OFF  
SUPERIMPOSE  
ON  
b–VHS  
c–DV  
: The VCR outputs only the signals from the VHS deck. The superimposed  
indication or the Main Menu is not output.  
: The VCR outputs only the signals from the DV deck. The superimposed  
indication or the Main Menu is not output.  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
Press MENU to return to normal screen.  
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EN  
VHS Audio Dubbing  
Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously  
recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the  
recorder.  
Audio Dubbing  
Normal audio track  
Pre-recorded tape  
Video/Hi-Fi audio  
track  
Audio-dubbed tape  
DV Audio Dubbing  
This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the  
original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with "SOUND  
MODE" set to "12BIT" (੬ pg. 33). You can then play back  
audio that you recorded by connecting other audio or video  
equipment to this VCR.  
Audio cable  
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.  
Audio component  
(CD player etc.)  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R  
connectors on the VCR's front panel. *When connect-  
ing monaural equipment, use only the VCR's AUDIO  
IN L connector.  
1
2
SELECT RECORDING DECK  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
● 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 (← S-VHS) indicator lights.  
DV  
SET INPUT MODE  
Press the remote control's NUMBER key "0" and CH so  
that "F-1" appears in place of a channel number.  
3
4
5
LOCATE START POINT  
Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your VCR,  
and press PAUSE when you find the point where you  
want to start dubbing.  
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4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING  
Press A. DUB.  
4
0
● Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.  
NUMBER "0"  
(
blinks,  
and light up on the front display  
panel.)  
S-VHS  
PAUSE  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
PLAY  
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START DUBBING  
Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press  
PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio dubbing  
begins at this point.  
6
7
● When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV  
deck, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND2". (੬ pg. 33)  
●
blinks and  
panel.  
is displayed on the front display  
● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press  
PLAY to resume dubbing.  
END AUDIO DUBBING  
Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage  
the audio component's Stop mode.  
NOTES:  
● Once the Audio Dubbing starts, you can not use the other  
deck.  
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4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the  
normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to  
hear the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks),  
refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (੬ pg. 32) and  
select the soundtrack you wish to hear. (VHS deck only)  
● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches  
"0:00:00", and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the  
counter reading before dubbing. (VHS deck only)  
● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear AUDIO IN  
connectors.  
2
4
0
1
DV  
S-VHS  
● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a VHS/S-VHS  
cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a  
Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set  
to "SAVE".  
● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape on the VHS deck,  
refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (੬ pg. 32) to  
select the soundtrack you wish to hear. When playing back an  
audio-dubbed Mini DV tape on the DV deck, set "12BIT  
MODE" to "SOUND2" (੬ pg. 33).  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
● Picture may be distorted during Audio Dubbing Pause.  
● It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted  
material without the consent of the copyright owner.  
● Audio dubbing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT  
connector.  
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EN  
VHS Insert Editing  
Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new  
material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are  
replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack  
remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio  
track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.  
Use your VCR as the recorder.  
Insert Editing  
Recorder  
Your VCR  
Source tape  
Before insert editing  
After insert editing  
Normal audio  
track  
Recorded tape  
Audio/Video cable  
(supplied)  
Video/Hi-Fi  
audio track  
Audio/Video signal  
DV Insert Editing  
(SP Mode Only)  
Another VCR  
The picture is replaced with new one, while the audio  
soundtrack remains unchanged.  
Use your VCR as the recorder.  
Player  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player's VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT  
and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN  
1
2
or S-VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on the front panel.  
T
W
SELECT RECORDING DECK  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press S-VHS or DV.  
● When using the DV deck as the recoding 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 (← S-VHS)  
indicator lights.  
4
0
CH  
S-VHS  
SET INPUT MODE  
appears in place of a channel number.  
DV  
S-VHS  
DV  
Press the NUMBER key "0" and CH so that "F-1"  
3
4
PAUSE  
● Be sure to select the correct FRONT AUX INPUT  
("VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO"). (To select the correct AUX  
INPUT, follow steps 5 – 7 from the "Edit From A  
Camcorder" section ੬ pg. 55).  
LOCATE END POINT  
(VHS DECK ONLY)  
JOG/SHUTTLE  
SHUTTLE  
Load the recording cassette into your VCR, and play it  
back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the  
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/SHUTTLE  
controls or pressing ™£ and PAUSE.  
JOG  
● To use the JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring, first press the  
JOG/SHUTTLE button on the remote control so that  
the button lights up.  
NOTE:  
Insert Editing is not possible with a Mini DV tape recorded in LP  
mode.  
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RESET THE COUNTER  
(VHS deck only)  
Press C.RESET to change the counter display to  
"0:00:00".  
5
6
PAUSE  
LOCATE START POINT  
Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the  
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/SHUTTLE  
controls or pressing ™£ and PAUSE.  
INSERT  
● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.  
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING  
Press INSERT.  
● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (  
,
and  
7
8
light up on the front display panel.)  
● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the  
input source you are going to record.  
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W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
START EDITING  
Load the source cassette and play back the segment  
that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the  
section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press  
PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins  
at this point.  
4
0
C.RESET  
●
and  
are displayed on the front display panel.  
1
S-VHS  
END INSERT EDITING  
VHS deck  
PAUSE  
At counter "0:00:00", Insert Editing will stop automati-  
cally while the tape continues running in the Play  
mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the  
specified edit-out point, press C.RESET.  
STOP  
9
DV deck  
Press STOP to stop the tape in the DV deck.  
JOG/SHUTTLE  
SHUTTLE  
FOR AV INSERT EDITING (VHS deck only)  
If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and  
normal audio soundtrack all at the same time...  
JOG  
In step 7 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB. also.  
(
and  
blink and lights up on the display panel.)  
NOTES:  
● Once the Insert Editing starts, you can not use the other deck.  
● Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS/S-VHS cassette  
that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a Mini DV  
cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to "SAVE".  
● In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/EP) 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 connectors.  
When using these connectors, be sure to select the correct  
REAR AUX INPUT. To select the correct REAR AUX INPUT  
("VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO"), follow steps 5, 8, and 9 from the  
"Edit From A Camcorder" section, ੬ pg 55.  
● Insert Editing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT connector.  
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62  
EN  
When you edit from the DV deck to the VHS deck (or from the  
VHS deck to the DV deck), you can enter a title to a scene by  
connecting a video titler.  
Connecting To  
A Video Titler  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
illustration on the left column.  
Connect the VCR and the video titler as shown in the  
1
S-VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO IN  
PREPARE PLAYING DECK  
Insert a cassette for playback and make the title you  
want to display.  
2
● When using the DV deck as the source player, set  
"OUTPUT1" to "DV" (੬ pg. 57).  
When using the VHS deck as the source player, set  
"OUTPUT1" to "VHS" (੬ pg. 57).  
● For details of making a title, refer to the instruction  
manual for the video titler.  
IN  
S
VIDEO  
ANTENNA IN  
R
R
L
L
IN  
OUT1 OUT2  
OUT1  
OUT2  
VHF/UHF  
TV OUT  
CABLE  
BOX  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PREPARE RECORDING  
DECK  
for the recording deck.  
To set recording deck's input mode, press NUMBER key  
"0" and /or CH to select "L-1".  
Insert a cassette for recording and press DV or S-VHS  
S-Video Cable  
(not provided)  
S-Video Cable  
(provided)  
3
● Set "REAR AUX INPUT" to "S-VIDEO" (੬ pg. 55).  
LOCATE START POINT  
Press DV or S-VHS for the playing deck.  
Press PLAY to start playback and find the biginning of  
the scene you want to edit, then press PAUSE.  
Video Titler  
4
5
PREPARE VIDEO TITLER  
Prepare the video titler so that the title can be dis-  
played.  
7
8
0
9
4
NUMBER "0"  
ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE  
MODE  
S-VHS  
PAUSE  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
Press DV or S-VHS for the recording deck, then press  
and hold PAUSE and press REC so that the recording  
deck enters its Record-Pause mode.  
PLAY  
6
7
REC  
START PLAYBACK  
Press DV or S-VHS for the playing deck, then press  
PLAY.  
START RECORDING  
NOTES:  
Press DV or S-VHS for the recording deck, then press  
REC at the point from where you want to start record-  
ing.  
● For the operation of the video titler, refer to its instruction  
manual.  
8
● If the playing deck is left in the Pause mode, it will automati-  
cally goes into Stop mode for the protection of the video tape  
and the video head. The duration of the Pause mode is 3  
minutes for the DV deck and 5 minutes for the VHS deck.  
● If the recording deck is left in the Record-Pause mode, it will  
automatically goes into Stop mode for the protection of the  
video tape and the video head. The duration of the Record-  
Pause mode is 3 minutes for the DV deck and 5 minutes for  
the VHS deck.  
ENTER TITLE  
Enter a title at the point where you want the title to be  
displayed.  
9
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You can make printouts of video images by connecting the  
GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the  
DV IN/OUT connector.  
Connecting To  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
DV IN/OUT connector.  
Connect the printer’s DV IN connector to the recorder’s  
A Printer  
1
Your recorder  
SELECT DECK  
Press DV.  
● When you use the VHS deck . . .  
2
. . . Press ← beside the DUB button. The dubbing  
direction (← S-VHS) indicator lights.  
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY.  
● The image being displayed on the TV screen is output  
to the digital printer. Any on-screen displays are not  
output.  
DV IN/OUT  
3
NOTE:  
DV Cable VC-VDV204U  
(not provided)  
When connecting this recorder to a device equipped with a DV  
input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-  
VDV204U).  
To DV IN  
connector  
Digital printer  
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1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
4
0
NUMBER "0"  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
PLAY  
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TV Multi-Brand Remote  
Control  
The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC  
remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs  
listed below.  
POWER  
VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS  
TURN ON THE TV  
TV/VCR  
T
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.  
2
NUMBER  
1
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
MODE  
4
0
Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's  
remote control to TV.  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
2
SET TV BRAND CODE  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER  
on the VCR's remote control, enter your TV’s brand  
STOP  
TV CH +  
TV VOL +  
3
code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.  
Follow the example shown at bottom left.  
TV VOL –  
TV CH –  
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the  
TV, you don’t have to repeat this step until you  
replace your remote control’s batteries.  
● PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not  
function with one code, try entering the other.  
OPERATE TV  
First, press POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s power  
goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations.  
4
+/–  
● The POWER, TV/VCR, TV CH  
, TV VOL +/–,  
AUDIO MONITOR (TV Muting) and NUMBER keys  
on the remote can all be used to operate the TV. *For  
some brands of TV, you must press ENTER after  
having pressed the NUMBER keys.  
● To return the remote to VCR control, set the VCR/TV/  
CABLE/DBS switch to VCR.  
NOTE:  
TV BRAND NAME  
JVC  
BRAND CODE  
Depending on the type of TV, there may be cases where some  
or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.  
01  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
02  
03  
04, 11  
05  
SHARP  
06  
SONY  
07  
(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 05:  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
08  
POWER  
09  
STOP  
5
0
Release  
HITACHI  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
10  
12  
13  
Hold down  
Press in succession  
SEARS  
13  
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Cable Box Multi-Brand  
Remote Control  
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands  
of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more  
than one code. If your cable box does not function with a  
specified code, try other codes.  
POWER  
VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS  
NUMBER  
T
W
TURN ON THE CABLE BOX  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.  
1
4
0
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
MODE  
Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR’s  
remote control to CABLE/DBS.  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
2
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND  
STOP  
While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote control,  
use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box brand  
TV CH +  
3
number from the chart at bottom left and then press STOP.  
Follow the example shown below.  
TV CH –  
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the  
cable box, you don't have to repeat this step until you  
replace the remote control's batteries.  
OPERATE CABLE BOX  
First, press POWER to see if the cable box’s power goes off  
+/–  
as it should. If it does, try other functions (TV CH  
and  
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME  
BRAND CODE  
4
the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the cable box).  
ARCHER  
01, 05, 17  
01, 17  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
02, 08  
01, 17  
19  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15  
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15  
10, 18, 19, 23  
15  
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15  
02, 08  
07, 20  
13, 14  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
13, 14  
10, 18, 19, 23  
19  
01, 16, 17  
05, 16, 24  
02, 08  
● For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER  
after having pressed the NUMBER keys.  
● To return the remote to VCR control, set the VCR/TV/  
CABLE/DBS switch to VCR.  
CABLETENNA  
CABLEVIEW  
CITIZEN  
CURTIS  
DIAMOND  
EASTERN  
GC BRAND  
GEMINI  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
JASCO  
JERROLD  
NOVAVISION  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PULSER  
RCA  
REGAL  
NOTES:  
● You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and  
the cable box brand for your Controller (੬ pg. 16) separately.  
The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your  
remote control is different from the list of brands that can be  
controlled by your controller.  
● Depending on the type of cable box, there may be cases  
where some or all functions cannot be operated using the  
remote control.  
● It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cable  
box and a DBS receiver at the same time. You can only set the  
remote control to operate one of these units at a time.  
REGENCY  
REMBRANDT  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 14:  
POWER  
07, 20  
05, 16, 17, 24, 25  
13, 14  
05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25  
05, 16, 24  
01, 04, 16  
01, 17  
STOP  
SL MARX  
4
1
Release  
SPRUCER  
STARGATE  
TELEVIEW  
TOCOM  
Hold down  
Press in succession  
UNIKA  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
ZENITH  
16, 17, 25  
03, 09, 22  
03, 09, 22  
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DBS Receiver Multi-Brand  
Remote Control  
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands  
of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below.  
POWER  
TURN ON THE DBS  
RECEIVER  
VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS  
NUMBER  
T
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Turn the power on using the DBS receiver’s remote  
control.  
1
4
0
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
MODE  
Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR’s  
remote control to CABLE/DBS.  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
2
ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND  
STOP  
While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote  
TV CH +  
control, use the NUMBER keys to enter the DBS receiver  
3
brand number from the chart below and then press STOP.  
Follow the example shown at bottom left.  
TV CH –  
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the  
DBS receiver, you don't have to repeat this step until  
you replace the remote control's batteries.  
OPERATE DBS RECEIVER  
First, press POWER to see if the DBS receiver’s power  
goes off as it should. If it does, try other functions (TV  
+/–  
4
CH  
and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate  
the DBS receiver).  
● For some brands of DBS receiver, you must press  
ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.  
● To return the remote to VCR control, set the VCR/TV/  
CABLE/DBS switch to VCR.  
NOTES:  
DBS BRAND NAME  
BRAND CODE  
● You must set the DBS receiver brand for your remote control  
and the DBS receiver brand for your Controller (੬ pg. 19)  
separately.  
JVC (DISH Network)  
51  
51  
50  
41  
40  
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)  
PRIMESTAR  
● Depending on the type of DBS receiver, there may be cases  
where some or all functions cannot be operated using the  
remote control.  
● It's not possible to operate a DBS receiver that is not  
equipped with a remote control sensor.  
SONY (DSS)  
RCA (DSS)  
● Though ECHOSTAR has a number of different remote codes,  
this remote control is applicable only to one of those codes  
preset at the factory.  
(Ex.) To set remote control to JVC 51:  
POWER  
● It's not possible to set the remote control for both your DBS  
receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set  
the remote control to operate one of these units at a time.  
STOP  
Release  
5
1
Hold down  
Press in succession  
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67  
Control Two JVC VCRs  
The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs  
independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A  
code control signals and another set to respond to B code  
control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code  
signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code  
signals. You can easily modify your VCR to respond to B code  
signals.  
POWER  
T
W
NUMBER "2"  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
6
9
NUMBER "1"  
UNPLUG VCR'S POWER  
CORD  
Unplug from the AC outlet.  
4
0
1
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
CODE  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
While holding down A/B on the remote control, press  
the NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP.  
2
STOP  
PLUG IN POWER CORD  
Plug back in to the AC outlet.  
3
TURN VCR POWER ON  
Press POWER on the remote.  
4
The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.  
To set the VCR back to respond to A code signals, repeat the  
same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key  
"1" instead of "2" in step 2.  
You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by  
switching the remote's code between A and B (੬ Step 2),  
pressing "1" for A-code commands and "2" for B-code  
commands.  
(Ex.) To set remote control B code:  
POWER  
STOP  
2
Release  
Hold  
down  
Press in succession  
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68  
EN  
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 VCR off for repair.  
POWER  
SYMPTOM  
1. The power won’t come on.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The power cord is disconnected.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Connect the power cord.  
2. The clock works, but the VCR’s  
power won’t come on.  
● The TIMER mode is engaged with  
"Auto Timer" set to "OFF" (੬ pg. 48).  
Press TIMER to disengage.  
3. The remote control won’t function.  
●
The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new  
ones.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
1. The cassette gets stuck partway  
during loading, and is ejected.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Make sure the cassette's window is  
facing up, the rear label side is facing  
you and the arrow on the front of the  
cassette is pointing towards the VCR.  
Then insert the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
1. The tape is running but the picture  
won’t appear.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The TV receiver is set to the wrong  
mode.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.  
2. Noise appears during visual search.  
● This is normal.  
3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack.  
● Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust  
the tracking manually (੬ pg. 26).  
4. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear or "USE CLEANING  
● The video heads may be dirty.  
Use a dry cleaning cassette (TCL-2UX  
for the VHS deck) or consult your JVC  
dealer.  
CASSETTE" message appears on the  
screen.  
5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be  
heard.  
● The soundtrack option was set  
incorrectly.  
Press A. MONITOR to select "HI-FI"  
(੬ pg. 32).  
RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Recording won’t start.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● VHS deck  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its Record  
Safety tab removed.  
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive  
tape, reseal the slot where the tab  
was removed.  
● DV deck  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its erase  
protection switch set to "SAVE".  
Insert a cassette, or set the erase  
protection switch to "REC".  
● The VCR has been set to its AUX  
mode by mistake.  
Set the VCR to the appropriate  
channel.  
2.TV broadcasts won’t record  
properly.  
● The VCRs or the camcorder and the  
VCR have been incorrectly con-  
nected.  
Refer to the directions and the  
3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.  
illustration under “Edit To Or From  
Another VCR” (੬ pg. 56) or “Edit  
From A Camcorder” (੬ pg. 54) and  
properly connect the units.  
● The power to one or more of the  
units has not been turned on.  
● The recorder’s input mode has been  
set incorrectly.  
Make sure the power to all units is on.  
Select the recorder’s appropriate  
input mode.  
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69  
RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
4. Audio dubbing is not possible.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● "SOUND MODE" on the DV Mode  
Set Menu had been set to "16BIT" at  
the original recording.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Set "SOUND MODE" to "12BIT" at  
the original recording (੬ pg. 33).  
● The tape speed had been set to LP at  
the original recording.  
Set the tape speed to SP at the  
original recording.  
5. Monitoring the audio-dubbed  
sound is not possible during audio  
dubbing using the DV deck.  
● This is normal.  
Monitor the sound using the  
connected devices.  
6. The programmed memory of  
Random Assmble Editing is  
disappeared.  
● The memory backup time has  
expired.  
Perform Random Assemble Editing  
again.  
7. When performing Tape Dubbing,  
the beginning of the dubbing start  
point is not dubbed.  
● This is normal.  
TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
● The timer is not engaged.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Set the clock and/or timer correctly.  
Press TIMER and check to make sure  
that ‰ appears on the front display  
panel.  
Re-perform the set-up procedures.  
Make sure you have compensated for  
Guide Channel and VCR or cable  
box channel number mismatches  
(੬ pg. 42).  
● The VCR has not been set up properly.  
● Timer Recording may not work  
when the VCR’s input mode is set to  
"F-1" for recording on the DV deck,  
because the recorder is waiting for  
the signals through  
Set the channel position to "L-1"  
before engaging to Timer-Standby  
mode.  
DV IN/OUT (i.Link) connector.  
2. Timer programming won’t work.  
● Timer recording is in progress.  
Timer programming can’t be performed  
when timer recording is in progress.  
Wait until it finishes.  
● The timer is engaged but there’s no  
cassette loaded.  
VHS deck  
3. ‰ and ] on the front display  
panel won’t stop blinking.  
Load a cassette with the Record  
Safety tab intact, or cover the hole  
using adhesive tape.  
DV deck  
Load a cassette with the erase  
protection switch set to "REC".  
● VHS deck  
The loaded cassette has had its  
Record Safety tab removed.  
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".  
4. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, and ‰ and ] on the  
front display panel won’t stop  
blinking.  
● DV deck  
The loaded cassette has had its erase  
protection switch set to "SAVE".  
● TIMER has been pressed when there  
are no programs in memory, or the  
timer record program information  
has not been programmed correctly.  
Check the programmed data and re-  
program as necessary, then press  
TIMER again.  
5. ‰ blinks for 10 seconds and the  
timer mode is disengaged.  
● The end of tape was reached during  
timer recording.  
The program may not have been  
recorded in its entirety. Next time  
make sure you have enough time on  
the tape to record the entire program.  
6. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and ‰  
and ] won’t stop blinking.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
70  
EN  
TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
7. Cable channels are not automatically  
switched during timer recording.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The Controller is not properly  
connected to the VCR.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Connect the Controller correctly  
(੬ pg. 15).  
● The output channel selected in the  
Cable Box Set screen is incorrect.  
After confirming your cable box’s  
output channel number, re-access the  
Cable Box Set screen and select the  
correct number (੬ pg. 16).  
Make sure the power is on before  
timer recording starts.  
● The cable box’s power is off.  
8. Satellite channels are not automati-  
cally switched during timer  
recording.  
● The Controller is not properly  
connected to the VCR.  
● The output channel selected in the  
DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect.  
Connect the Controller correctly  
(੬ pg. 18).  
After confirming your DBS receiver’s  
output channel number, re-access the  
DBS Receiver Set screen and select the  
correct number (੬ pg. 19).  
Set the correct DBS Receiver brand  
code (੬ pg. 20).  
● The VCR is not set correctly to  
control the DBS Receiver.  
● The DBS receiver’s power is off.  
Make sure the power is on before  
timer recording starts.  
9. Timer recording begins as sched-  
uled, but the channel is always  
incorrect.  
● Even though you don't use an  
external Cable Box, "CABLE BOX  
SET" is set to "ON".  
Set "CABLE BOX SET" to "OFF"  
(੬ pg. 16).  
10.We moved, and now the VCR  
● The receivable stations in the new area  
are received on different channels than  
those in the previous area.  
Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup  
procedure (੬ pg. 42).  
Plus+ system doesn’t work properly.  
11. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on  
● All 6 programs on the VHS or DV  
deck’s timer memory are used.  
Wait until a space in memory clears,  
or cancel unnecessary program  
information (੬ pg. 46).  
the screen.  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
● Those channels have been preset to  
If you need the skipped channels,  
be skipped.  
restore them (੬ pg. 14).  
2. The channel can’t be changed.  
● Recording is in progress.  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change channels, then press PLAY to  
resume recording.  
3. The remote control won’t operate  
● The remote control brand setting is  
incorrect.  
Re-set the remote control to the  
correct brand (੬ pg. 64 or 65 or 66).  
my TV or cable box or DBS receiver.  
4. Even though Auto or Semi-Auto  
clock setting has been selected, the  
clock is incorrect.  
● The clock setting data received from  
the Host Channel is incorrect.  
Select a different Host Channel during  
the Semi-Auto setting procedure  
(੬ pg. 11), or perform the Manual  
setting procedure (੬ pg. 12).  
5. No picture appears when you  
connect an appliance to DV IN/  
OUT connector.  
Turn off the VCR or the connected  
appliance once, then turn it on again.  
ATTENTION  
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR  
does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the  
power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual.  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
EN  
71  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end  
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by  
the new recording. Why does this happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
resume points.  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes (VHS deck)  
or 3 minutes (DV deck) to protect the heads.  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause  
mode?  
A. No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode  
after 5 minutes (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck) to  
protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer  
Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after  
5 minutes (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck).  
Q. During search, still and frame-by-frame playback,  
the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause?  
A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are  
attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing  
PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the  
picture.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.  
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal  
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be  
concerned about this?  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. REC and ‰ remain lit on the front display panel. Is  
there a problem?  
A. No, it is normal.  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording  
in progress.  
Q. When playing back programs that have been timer-  
recorded with consecutive times (such one program  
from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to  
10:00), the picture and sound become momentarily  
distorted at the point where the first program ends  
and the second program begins. Is this a  
malfunction?  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you won't see  
the tape's or broadcast program's picture as it is  
replaced by the on-screen menu. The audio from the  
tape or broadcast program will be present during the  
setting of the timer.  
A. No. This is normal.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find  
the program I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
Q. During playback, on-screen operational indicators  
sometimes jitter. Why does this happen?  
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not  
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen  
indicators) may occur.  
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72  
EN  
FRONT VIEW  
INDEX (cont.)  
EJECT  
EJECT  
POWER  
STOP  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
REC  
S-VHS ET  
VIDEO  
(M)  
L
—AUDIO—  
R
DV  
S-VHS  
DV  
S-VHS  
INSERT A.DUB  
CH  
R.A.EDIT START  
DUB  
S-VIDEO  
PAUSE  
IN/OUT  
F– 1  
DV IN/OUT  
Power On/Off Button (੬ pg. 9)  
Remote Control Sensor  
Dubbing Direction [DV →/← S-VHS] Indicators  
(੬ pg. 50)  
Dubbing (DUB) Button (੬ pg. 50)  
Dubbing Direction [→/←] Buttons (੬ pg. 50)  
INSERT Button (੬ pg. 60)  
CH +/– Buttons (੬ pg. 22, 23)  
Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button (੬ pg. 58)  
DV Play Indicator (#) (੬ pg. 21)  
DV Record Indicator ( ) (੬ pg. 23)  
Display Panel (੬ pg. 73)  
DV EJECT Button (੬ pg. 21)  
Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot  
DV Button (੬ pg. 21)  
STOP Button (੬ pg. 21)  
PLAY Button (੬ pg. 21)  
PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 22, 23, 24)  
Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 22, 23)  
S-VHS Button (੬ pg. 21)  
VHS Cassette Loading Slot  
S-VHS ET Button (੬ pg. 38, 39)  
VHS EJECT Button (੬ pg. 21)  
DV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) (੬ pg. 54)  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specifi-  
cation and extensions thereof. The logo is used for  
products compliant with the i.Link standard.  
* It is possible to connect digital video appliances or  
PCs to this connector. However, PC operations are  
not guaranteed, especially in the S-VHS/VHS mode.  
VHS Play Indicator (#) (੬ pg. 21)  
VHS Record Indicator ( ) (੬ pg. 22)  
R.A.EDIT Button (੬ pg. 52)  
IN/OUT Button (੬ pg. 52)  
START Button (੬ pg. 51, 53)  
JOG Dial (੬ pg. 24)  
SHUTTLE Ring (੬ pg. 21, 24)  
S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors  
(੬ pg. 54, 58, 60)  
Remote PAUSE connector (੬ pg. 54)  
S-VHS ET  
PULL-OPEN  
R.A.EDIT START  
IN/OUT  
To access covered connectors, pull and open the  
connector cover.  
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73  
REAR VIEW  
IN  
R
R
L
L
ANTENNA IN  
IN  
OUT1 OUT2  
OUT1  
OUT2  
VHF/UHF  
TV OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
CABLE  
BOX  
ANTENNA IN Connector (੬ pg. 6)  
AC power cord (੬ pg. 6)  
S VIDEO Input Connector (੬ pg. 62)  
S VIDEO Output Connectors (੬ pg. 7)  
VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors  
TV OUT Connector  
CABLE BOX Controller Connector (੬ pg. 15, 18)  
VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (੬ pg. 56)  
DISPLAY PANEL  
SP  
Symbolic Mode Indicators  
STILL:  
Tape Speed Indicators (੬ pg. 22, 23)  
Timer Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 41, 45)  
Tape Remaining Time Indicator  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
(VHS deck only) (੬ pg. 36)  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
S-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) (੬ pg. 38, 39)  
"Cassette Loaded" Mark  
RECORD PAUSE:  
Channel Display ["L-1" and "F-1" for AUX mode]  
Counter Display (VHS deck only) (੬ pg. 8)  
Time Code Display (DV deck only) (੬ pg. 28)  
Clock Display (੬ pg. 8)  
AUDIO DUBBING:  
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:  
INSERT:  
INSERT PAUSE:  
AV INSERT:  
AV INSERT PAUSE:  
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INDEX (cont.)  
74  
EN  
VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS Switch (੬ pg. 64, 65, 66)  
TV/VCR Button (੬ pg. 64)  
A/B Code Button (੬ pg. 67)  
NUMBER Buttons (੬ pg. 22, 23, 40, 64, 65,  
66)  
REMOTE CONTROL  
VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR  
POWER  
DBS Button (੬ pg. 45)  
CANCEL Button (੬ pg. 46)  
PROG  
CHECK  
A/B  
TV/VCR  
DISPLAY  
Counter [C.] RESET Button (੬ pg. 28)  
START +/– Button (੬ pg. 44)  
STOP +/– Button (੬ pg. 44)  
PROG. Button (੬ pg. 40, 44)  
Recording Speed [SP/LP, SP/EP] Button  
(੬ pg. 22, 23)  
ENTER/OSD  
T
W
1
2
5
3
2
4
DBS  
7
6
WEEKLY  
9
DAILY(M-F)  
8
AUX  
0
C. RESET  
4
CANCEL  
TIMER  
Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 21)  
Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 22, 23)  
STOP Button (੬ pg. 21)  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
CH  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
%fi Button (੬ pg. 9)  
SP/LP  
DV  
1
PROG  
S-VHS  
SP/EP  
TV Channel [CH] +/– (੬ pg. 64, 65, 66)  
MENU Button (੬ pg. 9)  
PLAY  
OK Button (੬ pg. 9)  
STOP  
TV CH +  
START Button (੬ pg. 51, 53)  
JOG Dial (੬ pg. 24)  
Audio [A.] MONITOR Button (੬ pg. 32, 33)  
TV Muting Button (੬ pg. 64)  
Power On/Off Button (੬ pg. 9)  
PROG. CHECK Button (੬ pg. 46)  
DISPLAY Button (੬ pg. 28)  
TV  
TV  
VOL  
VOL  
—
+
TV CH —  
JOG/  
SHUTTLE  
ENTER Button (੬ pg. 22, 23)  
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (੬ pg. 27)  
DAILY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 41, 45)  
WEEKLY Timer Recording Button  
(੬ pg. 41, 45)  
TIMER Button (੬ pg. 41, 45)  
"AUX" Mode Select Button (੬ pg. 55)  
DATE +/– Button (੬ pg. 44)  
Channel [CH] +/– Button (੬ pg. 22, 23, 44)  
S-VHS Button (੬ pg. 21)  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can  
also be used to operate your TV with the VCR/TV/CABLE/  
DBS switch set to TV. ੬ pg. 64  
DV Button (੬ pg. 21)  
Fast Forward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 21)  
PLAY Button (੬ pg. 21)  
PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 25)  
™ £ (@ # ) Button (੬ pg. 24, 28)  
TV Volume [VOL] +/– Button (੬ pg. 62)  
R.A. EDIT Button (੬ pg. 52)  
IN/OUT Button (੬ pg. 52)  
JOG/SHUTTLE Button (੬ pg. 24)  
SHUTTLE Ring (੬ pg. 21, 24)  
How To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your VCR's  
functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, Cable  
Boxes and DBS Receivers.  
●
Point the remote control toward the sensor window.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote  
control is about 8 m.  
●
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. Replace with fully charged batteries and then  
try again.  
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75  
List Of Terms  
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.  
A
M
A/B Code ....................................................................67  
Active Video Calibration .............................................34  
Add Channel ...............................................................14  
Audio Dubbing ...........................................................58  
Audio Monitor ............................................................32  
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................13  
Auto Daylight Saving Time.......................................... 11  
Auto SP→EP Timer ......................................................48  
Auto Timer ..................................................................48  
Automatic Tracking .....................................................26  
Aux Input ....................................................................55  
Main Menu ...................................................................9  
Manual Channel Setting ..............................................14  
Manual Clock Setting ..................................................12  
Manual Tracking .........................................................26  
MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) Code Setting.....................64  
N
Next-Function Memory ...............................................28  
Normal Dubbing .........................................................51  
O
On-Screen Display......................................................27  
B
P
Band ...........................................................................13  
PBS Channel .................................................................8  
Playback .....................................................................21  
Plug & Play ...................................................................8  
C
Cable Box ...................................................................15  
Cable Box Brand Setting..............................................17  
Cable Box Controller...................................................15  
Cancel Program ..........................................................46  
Cassette Adapter..........................................................21  
Changing VCR Plus+® Setting ......................................42  
Check Program ...........................................................46  
Connection to Printer ..................................................63  
Connection to TV ..........................................................6  
Connection to Video Titler ..........................................62  
Contents........................................................................5  
Counter Reset..............................................................28  
R
Random Assemble Editing ...........................................52  
Record Safety Tab .......................................................37  
Recording .............................................................22, 23  
Recording Resume Function........................................49  
Repeat Playback..........................................................28  
Retake .........................................................................37  
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................24  
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ...................................24  
S
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................37  
Second Audio .............................................................37  
Select Cable Box Output Channel ...............................16  
Select DBS Receiver Output Channel ..........................19  
Select The Soundtrack ...........................................32, 33  
Semi-Auto Clock Setting.............................................. 11  
SHUTTLE ring .............................................................25  
Slow Motion Playback ................................................24  
Sound Mode Selection ................................................33  
Specifications ..............................................................76  
Still Picture Playback...................................................24  
Superimpose ...............................................................27  
S-VHS (Super VHS) .....................................................38  
S-VHS ET ....................................................................39  
S-Video Connection ......................................................7  
D
DBS Receiver ..............................................................18  
DBS Receiver Brand Setting ........................................20  
DBS Receiver Controller .............................................18  
Delete Channel ...........................................................14  
Digital R3 ....................................................................31  
Digital TBC/NR ...........................................................31  
E
Editing.........................................................................50  
Express Timer Programming ........................................44  
F
Frame-by-Frame Playback...........................................24  
G
T
Guide Channel Setting ................................................43  
Tape Dubbing .............................................................50  
Tape Position Indicator................................................28  
Tape Speed Setting ................................................22, 23  
Time Code ..................................................................28  
Time Zone Selection ...................................................12  
Tuner Setting ...............................................................13  
H
Host Channel Selection............................................... 11  
I
Index Search ...............................................................26  
Insert Cassette .............................................................21  
Insert Editing ...............................................................60  
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................49  
V
Variable-Speed Search ................................................25  
VCR Plus+® Timer Programming .................................40  
Video Stabilizer...........................................................30  
J
JOG Dial .....................................................................25  
W
L
When programmes overlap each other........................47  
Language Selection .......................................................9  
12BIT Mode Setting.....................................................33  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
TUNER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Power on  
: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
VHF  
: Frequency-synthesized tuner  
: 35 W  
: 5.5 W  
: Channels 2–13  
: Channels 14–69  
: 113 Channels  
Power off  
UHF  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
Operating position  
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 127 mm x 390 mm  
Weight  
Input/Output  
CATV  
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)  
: Horizontal only  
TIMER  
Clock reference  
Program capacity  
: Quartz  
: 1-year programmable timer/  
6 programs each on the VHS  
and DV deck  
: 6.9 kg  
: RCA connectors:  
(IN x 2, OUT x 2)  
S-Video connectors:  
(IN x 2, OUT x 2)  
Memory backup time  
: Approx. 60 min.  
DV connectors: (IN/OUT x 1)  
(4-pin, IEEE1394 conformity,  
digital input/output)  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable (F-type),  
BNC/RCA adapter x 2,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
“AA” battery x 2,  
Audio/Video Cable,  
S-Video cable (4-pin),  
Controller  
VHS DECK VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: NTSC-type colour signal and EIA  
monochrome signal, 525 lines/  
60 fields  
: DA4 (Double Azimuth) head  
helical scan system  
: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard  
Recording system  
Format  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.  
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB  
Horizontal resolution : 240 lines (VHS)  
400 lines (S-VHS)  
Frequency range  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
(Normal audio)  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
(Hi-Fi audio)  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference when  
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-  
dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. Operation of this  
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful  
interference in which case the user will be required to  
correct the interference at his own expense.  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
: 210 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
: 630 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
(EP)  
DV DECK VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: NTSC-type colour signal,  
525 lines/60 fields  
: Digital Component Recording  
: DV format (SD mode)  
: Mini DV Cassette  
Recording system  
Format  
Cassette  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
: 60 min. with M-DV60ME  
cassette  
: 90 min. with M-DV60ME  
cassette  
(LP)  
Audio recording system  
: PCM 48 kHz, 16 bit (2 ch)/  
32 kHz, 12 bit (4 ch)  
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