JVC VCR HR DD857MS User Manual
ENGLISH  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
Safety Precautions ...................... 2  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3  
Basic Connections ..................... 3  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
4
HR-DD857MS  
Video Channel Set ..................... 4  
Auto Set Up ............................... 6  
On-Screen Displays ................... 8  
Select Language ......................... 9  
Clock Set ................................. 10  
PLAYBACK  
11  
Basic Playback ..........................11  
Playback Features .................... 12  
TimeScan ................................. 16  
RECORDING  
18  
Basic Recording ....................... 18  
Recording Features .................. 19  
B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 22  
TIMER RECORDING  
24  
VCR  
TV  
G-CODE Setup........................... 24  
G-CODE Timer Programming..... 26  
Express Timer Programming ..... 28  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
(MONITOR)  
1
4
2
3
2
5
6
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
7
C. RESET  
8
9
AUX  
CANCEL  
TIMER  
4
0
START  
STOP  
DATE  
TV  
SPECIAL FEATURES  
32  
PROG  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
PROG.  
CHECK  
30 SEC  
1
PROG.  
Remote Control Functions ........ 32  
S
REW  
FF  
COLOUR  
SYSTEM SPATIALIZER  
EDITING  
34  
R
POWER  
PUSH JOG  
JOG  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
3R PICTURE  
SP/LP/EP  
(MONO)  
VIDEO  
L
–AUDIO–  
R
+8  
4
0
SHUTTLE  
R
TV PROG  
+
–
SP  
REVIEW  
6
INSERT A.DUB/SIMUL  
15dB  
NORM  
Recorder .................................. 34  
Edit From A Camcorder ............ 35  
Audio Dubbing ........................ 36  
Insert Editing ............................ 38  
TV PROG  
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM  
TM  
TM  
COMPATIBILITY  
TUNER SET  
40  
42  
46  
49  
50  
53  
PAL NTSC  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
INDEX  
INSTRUCTIONS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
LPT0110-001C  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
EN  
3
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.  
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-  
PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-  
FORMED.  
Basic  
CHECK CONTENTS  
listed in “Specifications” (੬ pg. 53).  
Connections  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
1
2
Aerial terminal  
SITUATE RECORDER  
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
CONNECT RECORDER TO  
TV  
The connection method you use depends on the type  
of TV you have.  
Back of TV  
TV Aerial  
Cable  
3
AV-IN terminals  
AV Cable  
RF CONNECTION  
● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .  
a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack  
on the rear panel of the recorder.  
(not provided)  
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF  
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and  
the TV’s aerial terminal.  
AV CONNECTION  
Mains Power  
Cord  
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .  
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF  
CONNECTION”.  
b– Connect an optional AV cable between the  
AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the  
rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s AV-IN  
terminals .  
CONNECT RECORDER TO  
MAINS  
Rear View  
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains  
outlet.  
AUDIO OUT/  
VIDEO OUT  
4
Mains outlet  
NOTE:  
Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas)  
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.  
Connect the power plug to an AC  
outlet before installing the lithium  
battery. ੬ pg. 5  
ATTENTION  
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to  
"Video Channel Set" on page 4, then perform Auto Set Up on  
page 6; do NOT press the  
button on the recorder/remote  
control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto  
Set Up.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
4
EN  
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV  
via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to  
"With RF Connection" below.  
Video  
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV  
via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV  
connection) – Go to "With AV Connection" on next  
page.  
Channel Set  
Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on  
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the  
video recorder through the RF cable.  
With RF Connection  
IMPORTANT:  
Before performing the following steps, make sure the  
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in  
the recorder.  
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL  
SET MODE  
Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the  
display panel shows the following.  
1
SELECT TV SYSTEM  
Press TV PROG + or – to set appropriate TV system that  
matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table  
below).  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
1 : B/G 2 : D/K 3 : I 4 : H 5 : M  
Major Countries TV System  
4
0
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E,  
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,  
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,  
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq  
B/G  
TV PROG+/–  
1
China, Mongolia, Russia  
Hong Kong  
D/K  
I
Australia  
H
OK  
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan  
M
TEST SIGNAL  
The channel on which the screen to  
the left appear clearly in step 3 is  
your Video Channel.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to the Video Channel.  
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EN  
5
With AV Connection  
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.  
IMPORTANT:  
● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the  
screen as shown in the illustration (੬ "TEST SIGNAL"  
on page 4), press OK and then go to step 4.  
● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,  
press OK and then TV PROG + or – to set the video  
recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60  
which is not occupied by any local station in your  
area.  
3
4
Before performing the following steps, make sure the  
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in  
the recorder.  
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL  
SET MODE  
(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area  
Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the  
display panel shows the following.  
1
2
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the  
two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if  
so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to  
another vacant channel and try again.  
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
shows the following.  
Press OK, then press TV PROG – until the display panel  
NOTES:  
● If you set the video recorder to a channel which is  
occupied by a local station or has neighbouring  
channels that are occupied by local stations, the  
picture reception quality will be affected and some  
interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be  
sure to select a vacant channel which has no  
broadcast on neighbouring channels.  
Now the video channel is set to off (– –).  
FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL  
● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars  
clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult  
your JVC dealer.  
SET  
Press OK.  
● If Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 6) or Tuner Set (੬ pg. 42)  
has not previously been performed, the Language  
Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function  
takes place automatically.  
3
FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL  
SET  
Press OK.  
● If Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 6) or Tuner Set (੬ pg. 42)  
has not previously been performed, the Language  
Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function  
takes place automatically.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to its AV mode.  
Installing/Removing the lithium battery  
Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first  
before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the  
battery's service life will be drastically shortened.  
1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet  
and turn off the VCR power.  
2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as  
illustrated.  
3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.  
● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-  
ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out  
the lithium battery.  
4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.  
A
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
6
EN  
The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you  
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner  
channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.  
Auto Set Up  
Before starting, make sure of the following:  
● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.  
● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to  
a mains outlet. ੬ pg. 3  
● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first  
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV  
connection ੬ pg. 5) or video channel (with RF  
connection ੬ pg. 4).  
IMPORTANT  
● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that  
are not directly related to the step you are performing  
while Auto Set Up is in progress.  
● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa-  
tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language  
Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if  
adjustments become necessary they can be performed as  
follows:  
– To change the selected language ੬ pg. 9  
– To reset or adjust the time ੬ pg. 10  
– To add/delete channels manually ੬ pg. 43  
– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location  
੬ pg. 42  
SELECT LANGUAGE  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to your  
desired language (English or Chinese), then press OK or  
1
2
PUSH JOG  
.
● The Clock Set screen appears.  
SET TIME  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
CLOCK SET  
set the time, then press OK  
or PUSH JOG  
.
TIME  
0:00  
DATE  
YEAR  
98  
01.01  
● Press and hold either  
button to delay or  
advance the time by 30  
minutes.  
[5/∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
SET DATE  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or  
PUSH JOG  
.
4
0
3
4
● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15  
days.  
SET YEAR  
1
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year, then press MENU.  
OK  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
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EN  
7
Major Countries  
TV System  
SELECT TV SYSTEM  
appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).  
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E,  
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,  
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,  
Lebanon, Iraq  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the  
B/G  
5
6
START AUTO CHANNEL  
SET  
China, Mongolia, Russia  
Hong Kong  
D/K  
I
Press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan  
M
● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that  
are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically  
assigns each receivable channels to the TV PROG  
buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.  
● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the  
screen moves from left to right. (See below.)  
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0
1
OK  
PUSH JOG  
DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.  
AUTO CH SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
TV Screen  
START  
FINISH  
During Auto Set Up  
"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto"  
blinks on the front display panel.  
When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position  
number will appear on the front display panel.  
NOTES:  
● If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on  
the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.  
● If there is a power cut, or if you press  
or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to  
turn off the recorder power once and try again.  
● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,  
੬ pg. 43 – 45.  
● If no sound accompanies the picture on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those  
channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. ੬ "TV System Selection – When you see the  
picture but hear no audio" on page 45.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
8
EN  
You can choose whether or not to have various operational  
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.  
On-Screen  
Displays  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
1
2
3
4
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing  
2
PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
ENABLE/DISABLE  
4
0
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
The default setting is  
FUNCTION SET  
“ON”, so if you want on-  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
screen displays, leave the  
O.S.D.  
setting as it is and go to  
B.E.S.T.  
step 5. If you don’t want  
the displays to appear,  
1
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
press PUSH JOG %fi to  
place the pointer next to  
"O.S.D." and press OK or  
PUSH JOG to set to "OFF".  
5
[
/∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
OK  
MENU  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
PUSH JOG  
Press MENU.  
5
NOTES:  
● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure  
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.  
● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be  
disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.  
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.  
1– Operation mode indicators  
2– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1 or F-1)  
3– Cassette loaded mark  
3
1
4– Clock display  
q6  
SP  
2
4
10  
9
6
5– Current day/month/year  
6– Tape direction  
7– Tape position indicator (੬ pg. 15)  
8– Counter display  
9– Colour system indicator (੬ pg. 40)  
10– Tape speed SP/LP/EP  
11– Audio mode display (੬ pg. 15)  
12– Simulcast recording indicator (੬ pg. 21)  
13– Type of Broadcast (੬ pg. 20)  
14– Spatializerᮋ indicator (੬ pg. 15)  
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MESECAM  
PR. 12  
21 : 00  
5
24. 12. 98  
SPATIALIZER  
14  
12  
ST  
SIM. ON  
13  
7
11  
+
+
+
+
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HIFI  
L
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–1 : 23 : 45  
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EN  
9
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
Select  
1
2
3
Language  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MAIN MENU  
place the pointer next to  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
"INITIAL SET", then press  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
[5/ ] =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
4
0
ACCESS LANGUAGE  
SELECT SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
1
INITIAL SET  
place the pointer next to  
CLOCK SET  
4
"LANGUAGE", then press  
LANGUAGE  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
G-CODE SET UP  
[5/ ] =  
∞
OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
SELECT LANGUAGE  
Place the pointer next to the language of your choice  
(English or Chinese) by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then  
press OK or PUSH JOG  
5
6
.
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
10  
EN  
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Press  
.
Clock Set  
1
2
3
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SCREEN  
2
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MAIN MENU  
place the pointer next to  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
"INITIAL SET", then press  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
4
0
[5/ ] =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
ACCESS CLOCK SET  
SCREEN  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The  
Clock Set screen appears.  
4
OK  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
TIME  
0: 00  
DATE  
YEAR  
98  
PUSH JOG  
LANGUAGE  
01 . 01  
G-CODE SET UP  
[5/∞] =  
5
[
/∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SET TIME  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK or  
PUSH JOG  
.
5
6
● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the  
time by 30 minutes.  
SET DATE  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or  
PUSH JOG  
.
● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15  
days.  
SET YEAR  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year.  
7
8
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Press MENU.  
NOTE:  
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you  
have input 29th February for a non-leap year. Input the correct data.  
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PLAYBACK  
EN  
11  
The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video  
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video  
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV  
just like a TV programme.  
Basic  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Playback  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
1
2
● The recorder power comes on automatically and the  
counter is reset to 0:00:00.  
● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the  
COLOUR SYSTEM button. (੬ pg. 40)  
● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback  
begins automatically. (੬ pg. 18)  
FIND PROGRAMME START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW  
or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left.  
To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE  
ring to the right.  
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's  
display panel during automatic tracking. (੬ pg. 22)  
3
4
STOP PLAYBACK  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the  
recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
4
0
Usable cassettes  
1
FF  
REW  
● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on  
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette  
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like  
any full-sized VHS cassette.  
● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and  
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play  
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play  
back a recorded Super VHS tape.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
12  
EN  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
Playback  
Features  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG  
buttons to correct the picture.  
1
● During still picture, the sound from the previous  
3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly  
(provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal  
playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).  
● "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the  
sound will not be heard. (੬ pg. 17)  
PLAY  
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME  
PLAYBACK  
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-  
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
2
playback.  
OR  
Press PAUSE.  
TV PROG  
OR  
Press PUSH JOG or  
.
1
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
FF  
REW  
Slow Motion  
PAUSE  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
PUSH JOG  
Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press  
PUSH JOG during playback to decrease speed in the  
1
forward direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and  
in reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG after  
selecting all the forward direction slow-motion modes.  
OR  
High-Speed Search  
During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring  
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for  
reverse slow motion.  
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED  
SEARCH  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2  
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return  
to still picture.  
During playback or still picture, press FF for forward  
high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed  
search.  
1
OR  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or  
.
Release to return to still picture.  
NOTE:  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds  
during playback or still picture. When released, normal  
playback resumes.  
ATTENTION  
● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an  
LP-recorded tape.  
● In the high-speed search, still, or frame by frame  
playback mode, the picture may be distorted, and there  
may be a loss of colour.  
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EN  
13  
Manual Tracking  
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking  
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the  
tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.  
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
Press  
tracking.  
(SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manual  
1
2
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ADJUST TRACKING  
MANUALLY  
Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.  
4
0
TV PROG  
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
1
Press  
(SP/LP/EP) on the remote to re-engage  
automatic tracking.  
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic  
tracking mode automatically.  
PUSH JOG  
Repeat Playback  
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape  
50 times repeatedly.  
START PLAYBACK  
3R Picture  
PressPLAY.  
3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises  
sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback  
picture look better focused.  
1
ACTIVATE REPEAT  
ACTIVATE 3R PICTURE  
PLAYBACK  
Press 3R PICTURE. The button will light.  
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
● To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so  
1
that the light goes off.  
● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks  
2
● Normally it is recommendable to keep 3R Picture ON  
(with the button lit).  
slowly.  
● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then  
● Depending on the type of tape used, picture quality  
may be better with 3R Picture set to off.  
● If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be  
sure to turn off 3R Picture before starting.  
● The setting will remain effective even though you  
turn on/off the recorder.  
stops.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.  
3
NOTE:  
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.  
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Index Search  
Your recorder automatically marks  
index codes at the beginning of  
each recording. This function gives  
you quick access to any one of 9  
index codes in either direction.  
£ 2  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH  
Press PUSH JOG or on the remote control. “™  
1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins  
in the corresponding direction.  
1
● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG  
or repeatedly until the correct index number is  
displayed.  
AUDIO  
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current  
position, press PUSH JOG twice.  
REVIEW  
To locate the beginning of D from the current  
position, press PUSH JOG once.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Current position  
A
B
C
D
E
F
4
0
–2  
–1  
1
2
3
Index number  
30 SEC  
● When the specified index code is located, playback  
begins automatically.  
1
FF  
REW  
Instant ReView  
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes  
on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded  
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can  
easily access any of them.  
PUSH JOG  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
ACTIVATE INSTANT  
REVIEW  
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the  
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start  
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,  
playback begins automatically.  
1
● The front display panel tells you how many  
programmes have been recorded. If you have, for  
example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear  
and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes,  
press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and  
begins playback automatically. You can access a  
programme as far as 9 index codes away from the  
current tape position.  
NOTE:  
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer  
mode.  
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ᮋ
Next Function Memory  
Spatializer  
You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after  
the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo  
source or view a stereo programme while recording it.  
*Spatializer has no effect on recording quality.  
ᮋ
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press  
within 2 seconds.  
ACTIVATE SPATIALIZERᮋ  
Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed  
Tape Position Indicator  
on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing  
1
SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display  
The tape position indicator  
appears on screen when, from  
the Stop mode, you press FF,  
REW or perform an Index  
changes the setting.  
● To view a stereo programme such as movies or  
music, select "SPATIALIZER  
spacious sound.  
● To view a monaural programme, select  
" to create more  
Search. The position of “5” in  
3
relation to “0” (beginning) or  
“+” (end) shows you where you  
are on the tape.  
+
+
+
0
1:23:45  
"SPATIALIZER[ST" which simulates a stereo effect.  
● Select "SPATIALIZER OFF" to turn off Spatializerᮋ if  
the sound becomes unnatural with either  
”O.S.D.” (੬ pg. 8) must be  
set to “ON”, or the indicator  
will not appear.  
"SPATIALIZER  
" or "SPATIALIZER[ST" selected.  
End  
Beginning  
● If your TV is equipped with 3D-PHONIC and if you  
use both Spatializerᮋ and 3D-PHONIC at the same  
time, the sound may become unnatural; set either  
function to "OFF".  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when  
the indication is not correct.  
● The setting will remain effective even though you  
turn on/off the recorder.  
Skip Search  
NOTES:  
● Spatializerᮋis effective only with a stereo TV.  
● You can change the Spatializerᮋ setting even though "O.S.D."  
is set to "OFF".  
SKIP OVER UNWANTED  
SECTIONS  
● The setting cannot be changed during search, still, frame-by-  
frame playback or slow motion mode.  
● When this recorder is used as the player for editing, the  
recorded audio will correspond to the Spatializer setting.  
Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press  
initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.  
ᮋ
1
Normal playback resumes automatically.  
NOTE:  
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.  
Soundtrack Selection  
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.  
During Playback  
Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:  
TRACK  
NOTES:  
USE  
● "L + R" should normally be selected.  
In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are  
played back in stereo, and the  
NORM track is played back  
automatically for tapes with only  
normal audio.  
Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display  
HI FI  
L + R  
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
L
R
HI FI  
HI FI  
L
For main audio of Bilingual tapes  
L
● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the  
on-screen displays will not appear  
(੬ pg. 8).  
R
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
R
NORM  
NORM  
HI FI  
NORM  
L + R + NORM  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
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Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan  
allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in  
the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back  
at normal speed during the TimeScan modes (੬ pg. 17).  
TimeScan allows you to view a programme in search mode while  
listening to the audio.  
TimeScan  
NOTES:  
● "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will  
not be heard in TimeScan mode. (੬ pg. 17)  
● The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan  
modes.  
● In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played  
back repeatedly. (੬ pg. 12)  
● In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will  
not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.  
● Slow motion is not possible with TimeScan.  
Audio signal during TimeScan  
Playback tape  
1
2 3 4 5  
Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard.  
Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard.  
Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Variable-Speed Search  
4
0
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
During playback or still, turn the recorder's TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you  
1
1
release it. Each time it passes a click position, the  
playback speed changes.  
(Refer to the chart on pg 17 for playback speeds).  
OR  
During playback, press PUSH JOG or  
.
● The more times you press, the faster the playback  
picture moves.  
● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite  
direction.  
(Refer to the chart on pg 17 for playback speeds).  
PUSH JOG  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
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TimeScan  
Names of  
special-effects  
playback  
Reverse  
Play  
Forward  
Play  
Search  
-9x -7x -5x -3x  
-7x -3x  
-7x -5x -3x  
Slow-Motion  
-1/6x -1/18x  
*Still  
0
Slow-Motion  
1/18x 1/6x  
Search  
SP  
LP  
-1x  
1x  
2x 3x 5x 7x 9x  
2x 5x 9x  
2x 3x 5x 7x  
PAL/  
MESECAM  
-1/6x -1/18x  
-1/6x -1/18x  
0
0
1/18x 1/6x  
1/18x 1/6x  
1x  
1x  
NTSC  
SP/EP  
-1x  
Audio is not  
output.  
Audio is  
output.  
Audio is not  
output.  
Audio output  
Audio is output.  
Audio is output.  
* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's PUSH JOG or button. Still mode can only be  
engaged by pressing the PAUSE button.  
● The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The display may be  
distorted.)  
● To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
● When using the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change in the correct step if it is turned  
too fast.  
● Picture and audio may become distorted when the recording speed changes. When this happens, resume normal playback  
once, and then try using TimeScan again.  
● The picture may be noisy or there may be a loss of colour when you change the playback speed. (More noise will appear with  
LP recordings.)  
● During high-speed search with an NTSC tape containing both SP and EP recordings, the search speed will change  
automatically to 7x normal playback speed with TimeScan when the recording tape speed switches from EP to SP.  
● Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted during still, frame-by-frame playback, 2x search, or  
depending on the tape being used.  
● Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.  
● In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.  
● TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.  
● When material such as music videos where there is non-stop sound (very few breaks in the soundtrack) are viewed at 2x  
normal speed, the audio playback may be faster than normal.  
● When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.  
● There will be a loss of colour or the picture will be monochrome with an LP-recorded MESECAM tape during TimeScan.  
If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set "TIME SCAN AUDIO" to "OFF" (See below).  
TimeScan Audio  
The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required.  
* The default setting is "ON".  
FUNCTION SET  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
O.S.D.  
1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.  
B.E.S.T.  
ON  
2 Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
PUSH JOG  
.
3 Place the pointer next to "TIME SCAN AUDIO" by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press  
[5/ ] =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
OK or PUSH JOG to select "ON" or "OFF".  
4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.  
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TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be  
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme  
using your video recorder.  
Basic  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
Recording  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder  
power comes on automatically.  
● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the  
COLOUR SYSTEM button.(੬ pg. 40)  
1
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME  
Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the  
channel you wish to record.  
2
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press  
(SP/LP/EP). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on  
the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape  
3
4
speed.  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote  
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.  
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first  
SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the  
cassette (੬ pg. 22).  
PAUSE/RESUME  
RECORDING  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
2
NUMBER  
5
6
STOP RECORDING  
4
0
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on  
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the  
cassette.  
TV PROG  
SP/LP/EP  
1
Recording Resume  
Function  
PAUSE  
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer  
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume  
automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless  
the recorder's memory backup has expired.  
RECORD  
Accidental erasure prevention  
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole  
with adhesive tape.  
Record safety tab  
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Record One Programme  
While Watching Another  
Recording  
Features  
SELECT CHANNEL TO  
WATCH  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to  
set the channel controls on the TV for the station you  
wish to view.  
1
● The programme selected with the TV’s channel  
controls appears on the TV screen while the one  
selected with the TV PROG buttons is recorded on  
the tape.  
Elapsed Recording Time  
Indication  
You can check the exact time of a recording.  
SET COUNTER DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the  
dispay panel.  
DISPLAY  
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
RESET COUNTER  
Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.  
● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact  
elapsed time as the tape runs.  
2
4
0
C.RESET  
TV PROG  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off  
after recording is finished.  
1
START RECORDING  
RECORD  
Press RECORD on the recorder.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
Press RECORD 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  
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends  
recording time by 30 minutes.  
3
NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the  
recorder's front panel.  
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Receiving Stereo And  
Bilingual Programmes  
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and  
a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception  
of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.  
AUDIO  
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being  
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Type of Broadcast  
On-screen Display  
Being Received  
A2 Stereo  
A2 Bilingual  
ST  
BIL  
4
0
Regular Monaural  
NICAM Stereo  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Monaural  
(none)  
ST NICAM  
BIL NICAM  
NICAM  
1
● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until " " and  
" appear on the front display panel or "HIFI L R"  
appears on the screen.  
● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until " " or  
"
"
" appears on the front display panel, or "HIFI L " or  
"HIFI R" appears on the screen (as required).  
● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM"  
appears on the front display panel or on the screen.  
NOTE:  
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not  
appear (੬ pg. 8).  
To Record Stereo And  
Bilingual Programmes (A2)  
● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on  
the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording  
mixed L and R channel sound).  
● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual  
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded  
on the normal audio track.  
To Record NICAM Stereo And  
Bilingual Programmes  
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi  
audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal  
audio track.  
NOTES:  
● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the  
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.  
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a  
bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (੬ pg. 15).  
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Simulcast Recording  
If FM simulcast TV programmes are available, you can record the  
TV programme with the soundtrack from an FM-broadcast. In the  
simulcast mode, the external audio programme is recorded on the  
audio track (both Hi-Fi and normal).  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the FM tuner to the rear panel AUDIO IN  
connectors.  
1
CHOOSE FM BROADCAST  
Set the FM tuner to the desired broadcast.  
2
SELECT TV PROGRAMME  
programme you wish to record.  
Press TV PROG or the NUMBER keys to select the TV  
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
NUMBER  
ENGAGE SIMULCAST  
MODE  
4
0
Press SIMUL.  
● "SIM. ON" will appear on the screen.  
4
TV PROG  
START RECORDING  
1
Press RECORD on the recorder (or RECORD and PLAY  
on the remote control).  
PLAY  
5
RECORD  
NOTES:  
● If you stop recording with the PAUSE button to avoid  
unwanted TV programme material, the audio programme is  
also cut.  
● After finishing simulcast recording, be sure to press the  
SIMUL button to cancel the Simulcast mode, otherwise it is  
not possible to record on the audio track from the built-in  
tuner.  
● If TV broadcast is interrupted while simulcast recording,  
external audio input will not be recorded.  
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EN  
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system  
checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and  
playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible  
recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both  
recording and playback is “ON”.  
B.E.S.T. Picture  
System  
Preparation  
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Press  
.
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Place the pointer next to  
MAIN MENU  
"FUNCTION SET" by  
FUNCTION SET  
pressing PUSH JOG %fi,  
TUNER SET  
then press OK or PUSH  
INITIAL SET  
JOG  
.
5
[
/∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
SELECT MODE  
Place the pointer next to  
"B.E.S.T." by pressing  
FUNCTION SET  
AUTO TIMER  
O.S.D.  
OFF  
ON  
4
5
PUSH JOG %fi, then press  
OK or PUSH JOG to set  
to "ON" or "OFF".  
B.E.S.T.  
ON  
4
0
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
OFF  
ON  
[5/ ] =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
RETURN TO NORMAL  
PLAY  
SCREEN  
PAUSE  
OK  
Press MENU.  
RECORD  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
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Recording  
Playback  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate  
playback.  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote,  
or press RECORD on the recorder.  
DURING B.E.S.T.  
START PLAYBACK  
1
PressPLAY.  
1
● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality  
based on the quality of the tape in use.  
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE  
● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”  
appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.  
NOTES:  
● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”,  
it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback  
as well.  
● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another  
video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for  
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1  
through 5 on page 22.  
● "BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.  
Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function  
is operative.  
● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds  
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins  
recording.  
NOTES:  
● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes  
only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is  
first initiated. It does not work during recording.  
● In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works  
before recording is initiated.  
● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.  
The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-  
performed.  
● Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is  
displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 19).  
ATTENTION  
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after  
RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD  
on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the  
desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the  
following steps:  
1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the  
RECORD PAUSE mode.  
● The recorder then automatically checks the condition  
of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-  
enters RECORD PAUSE.  
2) Press PLAY to start recording.  
● If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin  
recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step  
4 on page 22.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
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EN  
The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to  
input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the  
timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the  
TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings)  
and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.  
G-CODE Setup  
You have to set "GUIDE PROG" numbers, which are assigned to  
each station for purposes of G-CODE timer programming, for all the  
stations stored in your recorder's memory to get proper results.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Before G-CODE setup you must have performed the following  
procedures:  
● Tuner setting (੬ pg. 6, 42)  
● Clock setting (੬ pg. 10)  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 6  
and/or the channel setting steps on pages 42 – 45.  
After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions  
may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case,  
re-perform Guide Program Number setting.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
NUMBER  
Guide Program Number Set  
4
0
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
1
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
OK  
SCREEN  
MENU  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
"INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
PUSH JOG  
2
3
ACCESS G-CODE SET-UP  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
"G-CODE SET-UP", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
ENTER GUIDE PROG  
NUMBER  
Press PUSH JOG %fi or  
G-CODE SET-UP  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
4
Guide Program number for  
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
the desired station as shown  
in the TV listings. Then  
5
press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
[0-9] OR [5/∞]:SELECT =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
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ENTER RECEIVING  
CHANNEL POSITION  
NUMBER  
NUMBER keys to input the  
number of the recorder's  
channel position on which  
the Guide Program  
Press PUSH JOG %fi or  
G-CODE SET-UP  
5
6
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
2
NUMBER  
number's broadcast is  
received. Then press OK  
[0-9] OR [5/ ]:SELECT =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
or PUSH JOG  
.
● If the satellite broadcast is received on your  
recorder's auxiliary  
channel "L-1", select "L-1" for the channel position.  
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
4
0
RETURN TO NORMAL  
1
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
OK  
MENU  
PUSH JOG  
Guide Program Number  
"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the  
assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for  
G-CODE timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be  
found in most TV listings.  
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With G-CODE, timer programming is greatly simplified because  
each TV programme has a corresponding code number which  
your recorder is able to recognise.  
G-CODE Timer  
ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN  
Press PROG..  
Programming  
G-CODE  
1
Before performing G-CODE Timer Programming:  
● Be sure to read "G-CODE Setup" (੬ pg. 24).  
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder  
will come on automatically.  
[0 – 9] =  
[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING  
[PROG] : EXIT  
● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV  
mode).  
● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the  
COLOUR SYSTEM button. (੬ pg. 40)  
ENTER G-CODE NUMBER  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
G-CODE  
enter the G-CODE number  
of a programme you wish  
to record.  
1 2 34 5 6 7 8  
2
3
● If you make a mistake,  
press CANCEL and input  
the correct number.  
[0 – 9] =  
CANCEL  
[
] : DELETE  
[PROG] : EXIT  
ACCESS G-CODE  
PROGRAM SCREEN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press OK, and the G-CODE  
NUMBER  
– P1 –  
Program screen appears (if  
you’re just starting out,  
“P1” appears).  
G-CODE  
123456789  
START  
STOP  
22:00  
21:00  
=
SP  
4
0
CANCEL  
PROG.  
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
1
: OK  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure the channel position number you wish  
to record is displayed; if not, see "G-CODE Setup" on  
page 24 and set the Guide Program number for that  
G-CODE number correctly.  
1
● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears  
on the screen. Press CANCEL and input a valid G-CODE  
number.  
OK  
● If the "G-CODE SET-UP" screen appears, see  
"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number  
Set" on page 27.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP/EP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
4
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27  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"  
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal  
5
6
screen appears.  
● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
6
9
2
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
TIMER MODE  
NUMBER  
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and  
‰ appears on the display panel.  
4
0
● To disengage the timer, press TIMER again.  
STOP+/–  
PROG.  
NOTES:  
● To Change The Stop Time . . .  
1
. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can  
compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this  
way.  
● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key  
“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily  
serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"  
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
OK  
PUSH JOG  
● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the  
extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (੬ pg. 30).  
● It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a  
G-CODE number which starts with "0".  
To timer record with simulcast...  
...Press SIMUL after pressing OK in step 3; "SIM" appears on the  
right of TV PROG number. Set the FM tuner to the desired  
broadcast before the selected programme begins. Then set the  
FM tuner's timer. If the tuner doesn't have a timer, leave the  
unit's power turned on.  
Satellite Tuner Users  
ATTENTION  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using G-CODE:  
1 Perform steps 1 – 6.  
Regarding Guide Program Number Set  
"G-CODE SET-UP" appears after performing step 3 if the  
Guide Program number for the G-CODE number you entered  
has not been set.  
2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before  
the selected programme begins.  
3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.  
● Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %fi to input the  
channel position number on which your recorder  
receives that station, then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
The G-CODE program screen appears.  
G-CODE SET-UP  
(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR  
programme with G-CODE.  
* If your recorder receives  
RTR on the channel position  
2, press OK or PUSH JOG  
after entering "2".  
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
– –  
[0-9] OR [5/ ]:SELECT =  
∞
[PROG] : EXIT  
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28  
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ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN  
Press PROG.  
Express Timer  
Programming  
1
2
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
Remember, the clock must be set before you can  
Press START +/–. (If you’re  
– P1 –  
programme the timer (੬ pg. 10).  
just starting out, “P1”  
START  
STOP  
–:– –  
=
–:– –  
appears.)  
SP  
Before performing the following steps:  
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder  
will come on automatically.  
● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the  
COLOUR SYSTEM button.(੬ pg. 40)  
DATE  
TV PROG  
– –  
– –.– –  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
ENTER PROGRAMME  
START TIME  
the time you want  
recording to start.  
Press START +/– to enter  
– P1 –  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
–:– –  
=
3
SP  
● Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
DATE  
TV PROG  
– –  
– –.– –  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
ENTER PROGRAMME STOP  
TIME  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
4
● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute  
increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ENTER PROGRAMME DATE  
The date you enter appears in its place.)  
Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen.  
4
5
6
0
TV PROG+/–  
ENTER CHANNEL  
POSITION  
START+/–  
PROG.  
1
Press TV PROG +/–.  
– P1 –  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
=
SP  
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
1
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
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SET TAPE SPEED  
Press  
(SP/LP/EP) to set the tape speed.  
7
8
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
After confirming all information is correct, press PROG.  
or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the  
screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen  
appears.  
2
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
● Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme.  
0
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
TIMER MODE  
SP/LP/EP  
PROG.  
1
Press TIMER. The recorder turns off automatically and  
‰ appears on the display panel.  
9
● To disengage the timer, press TIMER again.  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
OK  
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER  
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for  
daily serials (Monday–Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"  
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
NOTE:  
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the  
extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (੬ pg. 30).  
To timer record with simulcast...  
...While you perform steps 3 – 7, press SIMUL at any time;  
"SIM" appears on the right of TV PROG number. Set the FM  
tuner to the desired broadcast before the selected programme  
begins. Then set the FM tuner's timer. If the tuner doesn't have a  
timer, leave the unit's power turned on.  
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30  
EN  
Check, Cancel And Replace  
Programmes  
DISENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER, then press  
.
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
CHECK SCREEN  
Press PROG. CHECK.  
PR START STOP CH  
DATE  
24.12  
25.12  
25.12  
TIMER  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00 10:00  
10:00 10:45  
11:30 13:00  
3
2
1
4
0
CANCEL  
TV PROG+/–  
START+/–  
PROG. CHECK  
[PROG CHECK] : NEXT  
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
OK  
Press PROG. CHECK again  
to check more informa-  
tion. Each time you press  
PROG. CHECK, the next  
programme's information  
appears.  
– P1 –  
MENU  
START  
STOP  
8:00  
=
10:00  
3
PUSH JOG  
SP  
DATE  
24:12  
TV PROG  
3
[PROG CHECK] : EXIT  
To cancel or replace a programme...  
CANCEL OR REPLACE A  
PROGRAMME  
Press CANCEL to cancel a programme. To replace a  
programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,  
4
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, SP/LP/EP (  
).  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary. If  
there are still some programmes remaining, go on to  
step 6.  
5
6
RETURN TO TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER.  
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→
Auto SP LP Timer  
Auto Timer  
If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to  
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically  
switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with  
NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording.  
For Example . . .  
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically  
engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-  
cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length  
onto a 180-minute tape  
SCREEN  
Approximately 150 minutes  
Approximately 60 minutes  
Press MENU.  
SP mode  
LP mode  
1
Total 210 minutes  
Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the  
Function Set screen before the timer-recording starts.  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
MAIN MENU  
place the pointer next to  
SCREEN  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
2
"FUNCTION SET", then  
Press MENU.  
press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
1
5
[
/∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
SELECT MODE  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
"FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
2
Press OK or PUSH JOG  
to select either "ON" or  
"OFF".  
FUNCTION SET  
.
AUTO TIMER  
O.S.D.  
OFF  
ON  
3
B.E.S.T.  
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
SELECT MODE  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
FUNCTION SET  
[5/ ] =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
place the pointer next to  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
3
"AUTO SP→LP TIMER",  
then press OK or PUSH  
JOG to select "ON".  
O.S.D.  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
B.E.S.T.  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
SCREEN  
[5/ ] =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
Press MENU.  
4
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
NOTE:  
Press MENU.  
For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder  
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To  
disengage the timer, press TIMER.  
4
NOTES:  
● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or  
more programmes, the second programme and those  
thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP  
TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not  
engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer  
programming.  
● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this  
feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of  
the tape.  
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point  
on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP (or EP)  
mode.  
● The Auto SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR  
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work  
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes  
of shorter lengths.  
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Remote A/B Code Switching  
The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video  
recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote  
control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B  
code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A  
code signals because your video recorder is initially set to  
respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video  
recorder to respond to B code signals.  
Remote  
Control  
Functions  
REMOVE POWER SUPPLY  
Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.  
1
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
CODE  
VCR  
While holding down VCR on the remote control, press  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER "1"  
the NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP.  
2
2
RE-SUPPLY POWER  
Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.  
4
0
3
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
only respond to B code signals.  
1
Press  
on the remote control. The recorder will now  
4
STOP  
NOTE:  
To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the  
same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key  
"1" instead of "2" in step 2.  
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TV Multi-brand Remote  
Control  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set.  
In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be  
controlled.  
VCR  
TV/VCR  
Before you start . . .  
● Turn on the TV using its remote control.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
SET TV BRAND CODE  
the recorder's remote control, enter your TV’s brand  
code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.  
Check if the TV's power goes off as it should. If it does,  
try other operations (੬ step 2)  
NUMBER  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on  
1
2
TIMER  
0
CANCEL  
● 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 battteries.  
● SAMSUNG has two codes. If the TV does not  
function with one code, try entering another.  
1
OPERATE TV  
STOP  
First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then  
OK  
press the corresponding button:  
TV/VCR, TV VOL +/– (Volume),  
NUMBER keys.  
, TV PROG +/–,  
(Muting),  
TV PROG+/–  
TV VOL+/–  
● For some brands of TV, you must press OK after  
having pressed the NUMBER keys.  
IMPORTANT  
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with  
JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work  
with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function  
capability.  
TV BRAND NAME  
CODE  
ATTENTION  
JVC  
AIWA  
01  
10  
05, 27  
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder  
but also some of your TV's functions.  
BEIJING  
CHANGHONG  
DAEWOO  
FERGUSON  
FINLUX  
FUNAI  
● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button  
to set the remote control to the Video mode.  
● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the  
remote control to the TV mode.  
05, 06, 16, 25  
11  
15  
20  
09  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
ITT  
JINXING  
KONKA  
LG/GOLDSTAR  
MITSUBISHI  
MIVER  
NEC  
NOBLEX  
NOKIA  
PANASONIC  
PEONY  
17  
07  
18  
Control Your TV Using  
Additional Buttons  
23  
26  
13  
06  
Use the NUMBER keys, and the  
button, CANCEL  
19  
button or TIMER button to select the TV’s channel.  
22  
● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 15, 16,  
27  
22, 23, 26 or 27, the  
button corresponds to the 1-  
21  
digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of  
your TV’s remote control.  
02  
23,24,25  
07  
● With televisions under Code 01, 08, 18, 19, 24 or 25, the  
CANCEL button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the  
TIMER button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s  
remote control.  
PHILICO  
PHILIPS  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
16  
12, 16  
08  
SHARP  
04  
03  
NOTE:  
SONY  
TCL  
16, 28  
14  
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.  
Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
05  
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EDITING  
34  
EN  
You can use your video recorder as the source player or the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or  
From Another  
Video  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to  
the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.  
1
● Use the L connector for monaural connection.  
SET RECORDING DECK’S  
INPUT MODE  
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER  
Recorder  
key "0" and/or TV PROG to select depending on the  
2
connector being used — “L-1” for the rear panel  
VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors, or “F-1” for the front  
panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors.  
START SOURCE PLAYER  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
Engage its Play mode.  
3
4
START RECORDING DECK  
Engage its Record mode.  
NOTES:  
● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
● NTSC tapes being played back in the NTSC [ PAL mode  
(੬ p. 41) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.  
● When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the  
playback deck, select NTSC 3.58 (or NTSC 4.43) with the  
COLOUR SYSTEM button. (੬ p. 40)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
● If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to  
turn off 3R Picture before starting. (੬ pg. 13)  
4
0
NUMBER "0"  
TV PROG  
IMPORTANT:  
● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the  
same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR  
SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.  
● For more information on multi-system compatibility,  
੬ pg. 40.  
1
TV Receiver  
Player  
Your recorder  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
TV Receiver  
AV Cable  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
CHANNEL  
(not provided)  
AV Cable  
(not provided)  
CHANNEL  
RF Cable (provided)  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
Another recorder  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
Player  
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You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video  
recorder as the recorder.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connec-  
tors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input  
1
connectors.  
● Use the L connector for monaural connection.  
● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder  
is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the  
recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual  
for operating procedure.  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
MODE  
Press TV PROG so that "F-1" appears on the display  
panel.  
2
3
4
START CAMCORDER  
Engage its Play mode.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
START RECORDER  
Engage its Record mode.  
4
0
TV PROG  
IMPORTANT:  
● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the  
same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOUR  
SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.  
● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a  
player for editing.  
1
● For more information on multi-system compatibility,  
੬ pg. 40.  
Your recorder  
Recorder  
To the remote PAUSE  
connector  
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AV Cable (not provided)  
VIDEO OUT  
Editing Cable  
(not provided)  
Camcorder  
AUDIO OUT  
EDIT  
Player  
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Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously  
recorded tape with a new soundtrack.  
Audio Dubbing  
Normal audio track  
Pre-recorded tape  
Video/Hi-Fi audio  
track  
Audio-dubbed tape  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R  
connectors on the recorder's front panel.  
1
● When connecting monaural equipment, use only the  
recorder's AUDIO L connector.  
CD Player etc.  
SET INPUT MODE  
Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "F-1"  
appears in place of a channel number.  
CD Player etc.  
2
3
4
LOCATE START POINT  
Mixer  
output  
Audio mixer  
Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your  
recorder, and press PAUSE when you find the point  
where you want to start dubbing.  
Original sound  
AUDIO OUT  
ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING  
Press A. DUB.  
● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.  
(" " blinks, " " and " " light up on the front display  
panel.)  
● To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, press  
AUDIO on the remote control to select "  
at this point.  
+
(L+R)"  
* Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if  
you're using a monaural audio component, or if  
you don't have an audio mixer.  
AUDIO  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
4
NUMBER "0"  
TV PROG  
1
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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START DUBBING  
Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press  
PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing  
begins at this point.  
5
6
● " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display  
panel.  
● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press  
PLAY to resume dubbing.  
END AUDIO DUBBING  
Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and  
engage the audio component's Stop mode.  
NOTES:  
● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal  
soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the  
mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO on  
AUDIO  
the remote control to select "  
+
(L+R)+NORM" (੬ pg. 15).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches  
"0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the  
counter reading before dubbing.  
● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO  
IN L + R connectors. When using these connectors, make  
sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.  
● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has  
had its record safety tab removed.  
2
4
0
● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO on  
the remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear  
(੬ pg. 15).  
1
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
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EDITING (cont.)  
38  
EN  
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 video recorder as the recorder.  
Insert Editing  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
Source tape  
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE  
Before insert editing  
After insert editing  
Normal audio  
track  
Recorded tape  
Audio/Video signal  
Video/Hi-Fi  
audio track  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT  
connectors to your recorder's VIDEO and AUDIO  
connectors on the front panel.  
Another recorder  
1
2
3
SET INPUT MODE  
Player  
Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "F-1"  
appears in place of a channel number.  
LOCATE END POINT  
Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play  
it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the  
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE controls or PUSH JOG  
and PAUSE.  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
RESET THE COUNTER  
Press C. RESET to change the counter display to  
"0:00:00".  
4
0
4
5
C.RESET  
TV PROG  
LOCATE START POINT  
Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the  
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN  
1
SHUTTLE controls or PUSH JOG  
and PAUSE.  
● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.  
PAUSE  
PUSH JOG  
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ENGAGE INSERT EDITING  
Press INSERT.  
● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", "  
and " " light up on the front display panel.)  
● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the  
input source you are going to record.  
"
6
7
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 recorder; Insert Editing  
begins at this point.  
● " " and " " are displayed on the front display panel.  
END INSERT EDITING  
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.  
8
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
FOR AV INSERT EDITING  
If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and  
normal audio soundtrack all at the same time...  
... In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB also.  
(" " and " " blink and " " lights up on the front display  
panel.)  
4
0
C.RESET  
1
NOTES:  
● Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer.  
● Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab  
has been removed.  
● When insert editing is performed on a tape that has been  
recorded on another video recorder, the inserted portion may  
appear distorted.  
● In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by  
the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous  
recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted  
picture will be distorted at the switching point.  
● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit  
may become erased.  
● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN connectors. When using these connectors, make  
sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.  
● Insert Editing is not possible with an NTSC tape.  
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INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY  
Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons  
40  
EN  
Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the front panel to select  
the colour system. Pressing this button changes the mode as  
illustrated on the left. The On-Screen display will show which  
mode is selected.  
Mode Display  
AUTO  
Mode  
AUTO  
Description  
Usually set to this mode. This mode  
automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM  
or MESECAM and adjusts to the colour  
system being recorded or played back.  
When it does not perform properly, set the  
colour system manually.  
COLOUR  
SYSTEM  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC PAL*  
PAL  
MANUAL  
For recording, there is a choice of 4  
selectable modes; PAL/MESECAM/NTSC  
3.58/NTSC4.43. Select the mode that  
matches the colour signal being received.  
For playback, there is an additional mode  
which allows NTSC tapes to be played  
back and viewed on PAL TVs.  
MESECAM  
NOTES:  
* "NTSC[PAL" appears during playback only.  
● In the AUTO mode, NTSC signals will be automatically  
recorded as NTSC 3.58.  
● In the AUTO mode, NTSC tapes will be played back as NTSC  
3.58.  
● SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select  
the AUTO or the MESECAM mode when recording SECAM  
signals.  
● When playing back a SECAM tape, select the AUTO or  
MESECAM mode. The playback picture will always be  
monochrome.  
● In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays  
(Program screen etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a  
loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTO mode.  
Off-Air Recording  
The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC broadcasts.  
TV system  
HR-DD857MS  
Recorded tape  
PAL  
Recording circuit  
PAL  
PAL B/G, I, D/K  
MESECAM  
NTSC  
Multi-system  
tuner  
(B/G, I, D/K, M)  
SECAM B/G,  
D/K (OIRT)  
MESECAM  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC (M)  
NOTE:  
This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).  
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41  
Playback  
This recorder can play back all 4 types of recorded tape.  
Recorded tape  
HR-DD857MS  
PAL  
Playback circuit  
Multi-system receiver  
PAL  
MESECAM  
NTSC  
PAL  
(B/G, D/K, I)  
NTSC (M)  
Built-in  
RFconverter  
K, I, G, M  
MESECAM  
RF OUT  
[
NTSC PAL  
NTSC 3.58 MHz  
Multi-system monitor  
Manual switching  
Manual switching  
PAL  
SECAM  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 4.43 MHz  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
NOTES:  
When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:  
● The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the  
part of the video recorder nor the TV.  
● The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if  
the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)  
● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.  
ATTENTION:  
When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system  
select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropri-  
ate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.  
Tape-To-Tape Editing  
There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.  
Recorded tape  
Playback equipment  
HR-DD857MS  
Dubbed tape  
PAL  
PAL  
PAL  
MESECAM  
SECAM  
PAL  
MESECAM  
MESECAM  
SECAM  
MESECAM  
Recording circuit  
NTSC 3.58 MHz  
NTSC 4.43 MHz  
NTSC 3.58 MHz  
NTSC 4.43 MHz  
NTSC  
NTSC  
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TUNER SET  
42  
EN  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN  
%
Press PUSH JOG fi to  
MAIN MENU  
place the pointer next to  
"TUNER SET", then press  
FUNCTION SET  
3
4
5
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
[5/ ] =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
SELECT AUTO CH SET MODE  
%
Press PUSH JOG fi to  
TUNER SET  
place the pointer next to  
"AUTO CH SET", then  
press OK or PUSH JOG  
CH EDIT  
AUTO CH SET  
4
0
.
TV PROG  
[5/ ] =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
1
SELECT TV SYSTEM  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
place the pointer next to  
the appropriate TV system,  
then press OK or PUSH  
TV SYSTEM SELECT  
B/G  
D/K  
I
OK  
M
JOG  
.
MENU  
● Auto Channel Set will  
[5/ ] =  
∞
PUSH JOG  
[MENU] : EXIT  
start.  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
AUTO CH SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
START  
FINISH  
[5/ ] = [CANCEL] : DELETE  
∞
[5/ ] =  
: EDIT  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
6
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not  
been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (੬ pg. 6) or if  
you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts  
broadcasting in your area.  
IMPORTANT  
Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations  
even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored  
stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those  
stations, ੬ "Delete A Channel" on page 44.  
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in  
channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto  
Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your  
area so that you can call them up with the TV PROG buttons  
without going through any vacant channels.  
Major Countries  
TV System  
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E,  
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,  
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,  
Lebanon, Iraq  
Auto Channel Set  
B/G  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
China, Mongolia, Russia  
Hong Kong  
D/K  
I
1
2
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan  
M
Press MENU.  
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43  
Manual Channel Set  
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 6)  
or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 42).  
ACCESS TUNER SET  
SCREEN  
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
1
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH  
4
0
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
2
3
4
SELECT POSITION  
open channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to an  
1
.
SELECT BAND  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the  
band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual  
Channel Set.  
OK  
MENU  
MANUAL CH SET  
BAND SELECT  
VHF L  
PUSH JOG  
PLEASE WAIT  
VHF H  
VHF L 100MHZ  
UHF  
[5/ ] =  
∞
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SET DESIRED STATION  
The screen to the right  
appears when a station is  
detected.  
STORE  
5
CONTINUE  
If you do not want to store  
the detected station...  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
place the pointer next to  
"CONTINUE", then press  
5
[
/∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
Channel search will resume.  
If you want to store the detected station...  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to  
"STORE", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The Channel  
List appears again.  
● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently  
being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.  
● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps 3 – 5.  
● When channel search completes for that band, the  
Band Select screen appears again. To set channels for  
other bands, select another band and start Manual  
Channel Set again (੬ step 4 and 5).  
● For fine tuning adjustment, see "Fine-Tuning  
Channels" on page 45.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
6
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TUNER SET (cont.)  
44  
EN  
Delete A Channel  
Swap Channel Positions  
Example:To swap CH03 and CH09.  
ACCESS TUNER SET  
ACCESS TUNER SET  
SCREEN  
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.  
SCREEN  
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.  
1
1
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH  
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST  
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH  
2
3
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
2
3
SELECT CHANNEL  
until the channel you want  
to delete begins blinking.  
Press PUSH JOG %fi to  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
SELECT POSITION (e.g. 03)  
Press PUSH JOG %fi until  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
[0 – 9]: INPUT CH  
: FINE TUNING  
[MENU] : EXIT  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
the section of CH "03"  
begins blinking, then press  
OK or PUSH JOG  
.
5
[
[
/∞] = [CANCEL] : DELETE  
5
/∞] =  
: EDIT  
● Only "03" will blink.  
[MENU] : EXIT  
DELETE CHANNEL  
Press CANCEL.  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 – – – – –  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
SELECT POSITION (e.g. 09)  
Press NUMBER keys to  
● To re-store it, simply  
CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS  
4
5
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 355 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 195 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
input "0" and "9".  
press  
.
4
● Repeat steps 3 – 4 as  
● The two selected  
channels will be  
swapped.  
necessary.  
5
[
/∞] = [ ] : ADD  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[
]: CANCEL  
: OK  
● To cancel the channel  
swapping, press PUSH  
[MENU] : EXIT  
JOG  
.
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
STORE NEW POSITIONS  
Press MENU.  
Press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.  
5
6
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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Fine-Tuning Channels  
TV System Selection – When  
you see the picture but hear  
no audio  
ACCESS TUNER SET  
SCREEN  
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.  
ACCESS TUNER SET  
SCREEN  
1
Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42.  
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST  
1
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH  
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
ACCESS CHANNEL LIST  
2
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH  
EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG  
.
SELECT CHANNEL TO  
FINE-TUNE  
2
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi until  
SELECT CHANNEL  
CH FRQ SYS  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
01 150 BG  
the channel you want to  
Press PUSH JOG %fi until  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
02 165 BG  
tune begins blinking, then  
03 195 BG  
3
the channel you want to  
change its TV system  
begins blinking, then press  
OK three times.  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
press OK twice.  
● The "FRQ" number for  
that channel starts  
blinking.  
5
[
/∞] : FINE TUNING  
: SELECT SYSTEM  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[5/ ] : SELECT SYSTEM  
∞
: OK  
● The "SYS" display for  
that channel starts  
blinking.  
[MENU] : EXIT  
PERFORM TUNING  
Press PUSH JOG %fi until the picture becomes clearer,  
then press OK or PUSH JOG  
SELECT TV SYSTEM  
.
4
5
Press PUSH JOG %fi to select the appropriate TV  
● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.  
system (BG [ DK [ I [ M). Then press OK or  
4
5
PUSH JOG  
.
RETURN TO NORMAL  
● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.  
SCREEN  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
Press MENU.  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
46  
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 video recorder off for repair.  
POWER  
SYMPTOM  
1. No power is applied to the  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The mains power cord is discon-  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Connect the mains power cord.  
recorder.  
nected.  
2. The clock is functioning properly,  
but the recorder cannot be  
powered.  
● “‰“ is displayed on the display  
panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".  
Press the TIMER button to turn the  
“‰“ indicator off.  
3. The remote control won’t function.  
● The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
1. The tape does not run during  
recording.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
● “ “ is displayed on the display  
Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator  
panel.  
off.  
● The tape is already fully rewound or  
fast-forwarded.  
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-  
forward.  
Check the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
1. The playback picture does not  
appear while the tape is running.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
If you are using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector  
is not set to the VIDEO channel.  
. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel  
has not been correctly set.  
● If you’re using the AV connection, the  
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.  
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO  
channel. (੬ pg. 4)  
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"  
(੬ pg. 4)  
If you are using the AV connection,  
set the TV to its AV mode.  
2. Noise appears during visual  
search.  
● This is normal.  
3. Noise appears during normal  
playback.  
● The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 13)  
4. Noise appears during slow-motion  
playback.  
● The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 13)  
5. Noise appears during still  
playback.  
Press TV PROG + or – a few times to  
remove the noise bars from the screen.  
6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack.  
● Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Engage and adjust tracking manually.  
(੬ pg. 13)  
7. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts  
are clear.  
● The video heads may be dirty.  
Consult your JVC dealer.  
8. Playback picture has a loss of  
colour.  
● The wrong colour system is selected  
Select the correct colour system by  
pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM  
button. (੬ pg. 40)  
Once recorded, the signal cannot be  
corrected. Be sure to choose the  
correct setting before recording.  
for the tape being played back.  
● The wrong colour system was  
selected during recording.  
9. No sound accompanies the  
playback picture.  
● The TV system you have selected at  
the TV System Select screen is  
incorrect.  
Set it to the correct position for the TV  
broadcast system used in your area.  
(੬ pg. 45.)  
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RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Recording cannot be started.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its Record  
Safety tab removed.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive  
tape, reseal the slot where the tab  
was removed.  
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.  
● “L-1” or “F-1” has been selected as  
Set to the desired channel.  
the input mode.  
● The source (another video recorder,  
camcorder) has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the source is properly  
connected.  
● All necessary power switches have  
not been turned on.  
● The input mode is not correct.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches  
are turned on.  
Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.  
4. Camcorder recording is not  
possible.  
● The camcorder has not been  
properly connected.  
● The input mode is not correct.  
Confirm that the camcorder is  
properly connected.  
Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.  
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  
Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
settings.  
Press TIMER and confirm that “‰“ is  
displayed on the display panel.  
● Timer recording is in progress.  
2. On-screen timer programming is  
not possible.  
Timer programming can’t be  
performed while a timer recording is  
in progress. Wait until it finishes.  
3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display  
● The timer is engaged but there’s no  
cassette loaded.  
Load a cassette with the Record  
Safety tab intact, or cover the hole  
using adhesive tape.  
panel won’t stop blinking.  
● The loaded cassette has had its  
Record Safety tab removed.  
4. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the  
display panel won’t stop blinking.  
Remove the cassette and cover the  
hole with adhesive tape, or insert a  
cassette with the Record Safety tab  
intact.  
5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the  
● TIMER has been pressed when there  
are no programs in memory, or the  
timer record information has been  
programmed incorrectly.  
Check the programmed data and re-  
program as necessary, then press  
TIMER again.  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
● The end of the tape was reached  
during timer recording.  
6. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and  
“‰“ and “]“ won’t stop blinking.  
The programme may not have been  
recorded in its entirety. Next time make  
sure you have enough time on the tape  
to record the entire programme.  
7. G-CODE does not timer-record  
properly.  
● The recorder’s channel positions  
have been set incorrectly.  
Refer to "G-CODE Setup" and re-perform  
the procedure (੬ pg. 24).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
48  
EN  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from  
the TV during camcorder record-  
ing.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Position the camcorder so its  
microphone is away from the TV.  
Turn the TV’s volume down.  
● The camcorder’s microphone is too  
close to the TV.  
● The TV’s volume is too high.  
2. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
● Those channels have been desig-  
nated to be skipped.  
If you need the skipped channels,  
restore them (੬ pg. 43).  
3. The channel cannot be changed.  
● Recording is in progress.  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change channels, then press PLAY to  
resume recording.  
4. Channel settings that were made  
manually seem to have changed or  
disappeared.  
● After the manual settings were  
made, Auto Channel Set was  
performed.  
Perform manual setting again.  
5. No channels are stored in the  
recorder's memory.  
● The TV aerial cable was not  
connected to the recorder when  
Auto Set Up was performed.  
Connect the TV aerial cable to the  
recorder properly and turn off the  
recorder power once, then turn the  
recorder power back on again. The  
recorder will try Auto Set Up again  
(੬ pg. 6).  
6. "– –:– –" is displayed on the front  
display panel after a power outage.  
● The lithium battery is exhausted.  
Replace the lithium battery with a  
new one. (੬ pg. 5)  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
EN  
49  
PLAYBACK  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there  
a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in  
progress.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
still mode?  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-  
screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape  
you’re viewing can be heard.  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
the heads.  
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal  
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be  
concerned about this?  
Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme  
broadcast in 2000?  
A. Yes, it is possible.  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the Record Safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder  
can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
RECORDING  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end  
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by  
the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why  
does this happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
resume points.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
Record-Pause mode?  
A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode  
automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the  
beginning.  
ATTENTION:  
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,  
switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette.  
After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.  
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INDEX  
50  
EN  
FRONT VIEW  
1
2 3  
4
5
6
7
REW  
FF  
COLOUR  
SYSTEM SPATIALIZER  
POWER  
JOG  
3R PICTURE  
SP/LP/EP  
(MONO)  
L –AUDIO– R  
VIDEO  
+
SHUTTLE  
8
4
+
–
TV PROG  
SP  
REVIEW  
0
6
INSERT A.DUB/SIMUL  
15dB  
NORM  
TV PROG  
8
@
$
9
0
!
#
% ^ & *  
1 POWER  
Button ੬ pg. 8  
! 3R PICTURE Button ੬ pg. 13  
2 COLOUR SYSTEM Button ੬ pg. 40  
3 SPATIALIZER Button ੬ pg. 15  
4 Cassette Loading Slot  
@ Display Panel ੬ pg. 51  
# Infrared Beam Receiving Window  
$ RECORD Button ੬ pg. 18  
% PAUSE Button ੬ pg. 12  
5 PLAY Button ੬ pg. 11  
6 JOG Dial ੬ pg. 12  
^ INSERT Button ੬ pg. 39  
7 TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring ੬ pg. 12  
& A. DUB [Audio Dubbing] Button ੬ pg. 36  
SIMUL Button ੬ pg. 21  
8 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors ੬ pg. 35  
9 TV PROG +/– Buttons ੬ pg. 18  
0 SP/LP/EP Button ੬ pg. 18  
* STOP/EJECT Button ੬ pg. 11  
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EN  
51  
REAR VIEW  
2 3  
4
5
1
IN  
OUT  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
R
(MONO)  
AUDIO  
L
PAUSE  
VIDEO  
6 7  
1 Mains Power Cord ੬ pg. 3  
5 ANT. IN Connector ੬ pg. 3  
6 Remote PAUSE Connector ੬ pg. 35  
7 RF OUT Connector ੬ pg. 3  
2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connectors ੬ pg. 34  
3 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors ੬ pg. 3, 34  
4 Lithium Battery Compartment ੬ pg. 5  
DISPLAY PANEL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
+
8
4
SP  
REVIEW  
0
6
15dB  
NORM  
8
9
7
0
1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display ੬ pg. 22  
Audio Level Indicator  
2 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
3 "Timer" Indicator ੬ pg. 27  
4 Channel Display  
Clock Display  
5 Tape Speed Indicators ੬ pg. 18  
6 Instant REVIEW Indicator ੬ pg. 14  
7 Audio Mode Indicator ੬ pg. 15  
8 "Cassette Loaded" Mark  
9 Counter Display  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
RECORD PAUSE:  
0 Mode Display (L-1 or F-1)  
AUDIO DUBBING:  
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:  
INSERT:  
INSERT PAUSE:  
AUDIO DUBBING INSERT:  
AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE:  
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INDEX (cont.)  
52  
EN  
1 TV Button ੬ pg. 33  
REMOTE CONTROL  
2 VCR Button ੬ pg. 33  
3 TV/VCR Button ੬ pg. 33  
4 REVIEW Button ੬ pg. 14  
5 NUMBER Keys ੬ pg. 18  
6 CANCEL Button ੬ pg. 30  
^
&
1
2
3
4
VCR  
TV  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
Counter [C.] RESET Button ੬ pg. 19  
7 STOP +/– Button ੬ pg. 28  
8 START +/– Button ੬ pg. 28  
9 PROG. Button ੬ pg. 28  
0 PROG. CHECK Button ੬ pg. 30  
! Rewind [REW] Button ੬ pg. 11, 12  
@ RECORD Button ੬ pg. 18  
# STOP Button ੬ pg. 11  
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
p
(MONITOR)  
1
4
2
3
2
5
6
5
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
7
C. RESET  
8
9
AUX  
6
7
CANCEL  
TIMER  
4
0
$ MENU Button ੬ pg. 8  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
TV  
PROG  
% PUSH JOG %fi Button ੬ pg. 6  
8
TV PROG +/– ੬ pg. 33  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
^ POWER  
& AUDIO Button ੬ pg. 15  
(TV Muting) Button ੬ pg. 33  
Button ੬ pg. 8  
9
0
!
@
#
$
%
PROG.  
CHECK  
30 SEC  
PROG.  
1
* DISPLAY Button ੬ pg. 19  
( DAILY Button ੬ pg. 29  
) WEEKLY Button ੬ pg. 29  
q AUX Button ੬ pg. 34  
R
w TIMER Button ੬ pg. 27  
e DATE +/– Button ੬ pg. 28  
r TV PROG +/– Button ੬ pg. 18, 28  
t 30 SEC Button ੬ pg. 15  
y Tracking Button ੬ pg. 13  
SP/LP/EP Button ੬ pg. 18  
PUSH JOG  
V
V
L
Q
R
G
u PLAY Button ੬ pg. 11  
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
i Fast Forward [FF] Button ੬ pg. 11, 12  
o PAUSE Button ੬ pg. 12  
p OK Button ੬ pg. 4  
Q PUSH JOG  
(™£) Button ੬ pg. 12, 13  
TV VOL +/–Button ੬ pg. 33  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also  
be used to operate your TV ੬ pg 33.  
How To Use  
NOTES:  
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's  
functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other  
brands. ੬ pg. 33.  
● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct  
directions as indicated under the battery cover.  
● If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its batteries,  
wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.  
● Point the remote control toward the sensor window.  
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is  
about 8 m.  
ATTENTION  
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV's functions.  
● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode.  
● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (੬ pg. 33).  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
53  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement  
TV channel storage  
capacity  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
Rating  
Operating  
: AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
: 99 positions (+AUX position)  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
: VHF (Low) 42 – 175 MHz  
(High)175 – 470 MHz  
: AC 090 – 260 V`, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
Operating position  
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mm  
Weight  
Format  
: 22 W  
: 5°C to 40°C  
: –20°C to 60°C  
: Horizontal only  
UHF 470 – 870 MHz  
Aerial output  
: UHF channels (Adjustable  
E28 – E60)  
: Approx. 6 months  
Estimated figure based on  
supplied fresh battery; actual  
performance may differ.  
Memory backup time  
: 3.8 kg  
: VHS standard  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
: 240 min. with E-240 video  
cassette (PAL/MESECAM)  
: 160 min. with T-160 video  
cassette (NTSC)  
: 480 min. with E-240 video  
cassette (PAL/MESECAM)  
: 480 min. with T-160 video  
cassette (NTSC)  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
"R6/UM-3" battery x 2,  
Lithium battery CR2025,  
Conversion plug*  
(LP)  
(EP)  
*Not provided in certain areas.  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: PAL-type colour signal and  
CCIR monochrome signal,  
625 lines 50 fields  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
specified.  
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
: NTSC colour and EIA  
monochrome signals,  
525 lines/60 fields  
Recording system  
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth)  
head helical scan system  
: 45 dB  
: 250 lines (PAL/MESECAM)  
: 220 lines (NTSC)  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
(Normal audio)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
(Hi-Fi audio)  
Input/Output  
: RCA connectors  
(IN x 2, OUT x 1)  
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EN  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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MS  
COPYRIGHT © 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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