JVC VCR LPT0543 001A User Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

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

Some Do's And Don'ts ............................ 4

Mini DV/S-VHS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

QUICK SET UP GUIDE

CHECK THE CONTENTS ........................ 5

INSTALLATION ....................................... 6

AUTO SET UP ......................................... 8

PRESET DOWNLOAD ............................ 9

T-V LINK

SR-VS20EK

T-V Link Functions ................................. 11

SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL

Satellite Receiver Control Setting........... 12

BASIC OPERATIONS

Playback ............................................... 14

Recording ............................................. 17

VIDEO Plus+^®Timer Programming ....... 20

Express Timer Programming .................. 22

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Recording According

To Tape Type ......................................... 26

Playback/Recording According

To Tape Characteristics .......................... 28

Playback Picture Adjustment ................. 30

Looking For The Scene You Want .......... 32

Selecting The Sound You Want.............. 34

Minimizing Picture Degradation

While Editing ........................................ 37

Tape Dubbing ....................................... 38

Normal Dubbing ................................... 39

Random Assemble Editing ..................... 40

Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 42

Edit To Or From Another Video

VHS

CABLE/SAT

–

–:–

–

LCD PROG

AUDIO

TV/VCR

VPS/PDC

DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO

0000

AUX

ENTER/ENTREE

PROG

30 SEC

START

DEBUT

STOP

FIN

DATE

EXPRESS

S-VHS ET

VHS

PULL-OPEN

Recorder ............................................... 44

Audio Dubbing ..................................... 46

Insert Editing ......................................... 48

Remote Control Functions ..................... 52

Other Functions .................................... 55

VHS

INSERT A.DUB

R.A.EDIT START

DUB

COPIE

IN/OUT

DV IN/OUT

ENTREE/SORTIE DV

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ........ 59

Connecting To A Stereo System ............. 60

Connecting To A Printer ........................ 61

Connecting To A Video Titler ................. 62

625

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

Tuner Set ............................................... 64

Clock Set ............................................... 72

VIDEO Plus+^®System Setup .................. 73

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Questions And Answers ........................ 74

Troubleshooting .................................... 75

Index..................................................... 78

INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Back Cover

LPT0543-001A

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The STANDBY/ON

button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating

current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played

back on a single-speed video recorder.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for

ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the

disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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

cassette.

1. DO NOT place the recorder…

… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

… in direct sunlight.

… in a dusty environment.

… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

… on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

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

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

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

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

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

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with

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

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

8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under

extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture

condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep

the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

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SAFETY FIRST (cont.)

Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe

Use Of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any

electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

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

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-

tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-

ment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-

signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the

equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need

to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements

of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-

ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always

fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc-

tions.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL...

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the

case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than

sorry!

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder.

Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette

recorder.

CHECK THE CONTENTS

CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW

Video Cassette Recorder

VHS

CABLE/SAT

– –:– –

LCD PROG

AUDIO

TV/VCR

S-VHS ET

VHS

PULL-OPEN

VHS

INSERT A.DUB

R.A.EDIT START

DUB

COPIE

IN/OUT

DV IN/OUT

ENTREE/SORTIE DV

VPS/PDC

DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO

0000

AUX

ENTER/ENTREE

PROG

30 SEC

START

DEBUT

STOP

FIN

DATE

EXPRESS

RF Cable

"AA" Batteries (x 2)

21-pin SCART/RCA Cable

BNC/RCA Adapter (x 2)

Satellite Controller

Infrared Remote Control Unit

You are now ready to install your video recorder.

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

INSTALLATION

CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV

Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

Back of TV

RF Cable (provided)

TV Aerial Cable

(not provided)

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)

21-pin AV input

connector (SCART)

Aerial connector

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

ANTENNA

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

(DV/VHS)

ENTREE

AUDIO

(DV/VHS)

Mains outlet

OUT

SORTIE

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

IN/DECODER

AV2 (L-2)

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE/DECODEUR

Back of Recorder

ATTENTION:

You can not use the recorder connected to your TV only with the RF cable. This is because the RF cable does not deliver signal

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

AV CONNECTION

NOTES:

To connect to a TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .

1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN jack on the

rear panel of the recorder.

● The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either

a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a

signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are

separated). If your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is

compatible with the Y/C signal, set "L-1 OUTPUT" to

"S-VIDEO" after the connection and the initial settings are

completed (੬ pg. 50) You can obtain high-quality S-VHS

pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART

cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

3– Connect the provided RF cable between the ANTENNA OUT

jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial

connector.

4– Connect the provided SCART cable between the AV1 (L-1)

IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s

21-pin AV input connector (SCART).

● Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode

according to the type of your TV's SCART connector.

● For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual

of your television.

● To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the

S-VIDEO CONNECTION described on page 7.

ATTENTION

Ⅲ Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed.

Ⅲ Do NOT press the

button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's

power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8.

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Back of TV

Aerial connector

S-Video cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO IN connector

Audio cable

(not provided)

AUDIO IN connectors

Mains outlet

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

ANTENNA

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

(DV/VHS)

ENTREE

AUDIO

(DV/VHS)

OUT

SORTIE

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

IN/DECODER

AV2 (L-2)

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE/DECODEUR

Back of Recorder

RF Cable (provided)

S-VIDEO CONNECTION

NOTES:

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

1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "AV CONNEC-

TION" (੬ pg. 6).

● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

● If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's

AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for

Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (੬ pg. 60)

● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO

connection, set your TV to the AV mode.

2– Connect the recorder's S OUT connector to the TV's

S-VIDEO IN connector.

3– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV's

AUDIO IN connectors.

● For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual

of your television.

ATTENTION

Ⅲ Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed.

Ⅲ Do NOT press the

button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's

power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8.

Go to Step 3 – AUTO SET UP

AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

AUTO SET UP

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically the first

time the

button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged

into a mains outlet.

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

Ⅲ the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder.

Ⅲ the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.

Ⅲ batteries have been installed in the remote control.

Press

to turn on the recorder.

If "Auto" appears on the display panel,

press OK or #. "Auto" blinks; do NOT

press any button on the recorder or

remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated on

page 10 or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the

duration varies by area.

● If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel,

refer to page 10.

AUTO SET

● If the TV is turned on and set to its AV mode,

the AUTO SET screen will appear.

PLEASE WAIT

● When you have connected the video recorder

to a TV offering T-V Link via the AV connec-

tion (੬ pg. 6) and the TV is turned on, the

recorder automatically performs the Preset

Download (੬ pg. 9) even if you select

"Auto" for Auto Set Up function.

[MENU] : EXIT

Beginning

End

Refer to page 10 to check the results.

NOTES:

ATTENTION

● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns

automatically all receivable stations in your area.

● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored

stations and Guide Program numbers remain in the

recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto

Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the recorder's

memory backup expires you only need to reset the clock.

(੬ pg. 72)

● During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each

station name of the detected stations and stores them in

the recorder's memory, then automatically sets the VIDEO

Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers for those

stations according to the broadcast area.

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting

as required.

Ⅲ Tuner setting ੬ pg. 64

Ⅲ Clock setting ੬ pg. 72

If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform

tuner setting (੬ pg. 64).

● If there is a power cut or if you press

or MENU while

Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be inter-

rupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and

press

to turn the power back on in order to re-start

Auto Set Up.

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PRESET DOWNLOAD

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM

NUMBERS

When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (੬ pg. 6), you can set the recorder's tuner channels

by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (੬ pg. 8). After downloading is completed, the

recorder sets the clock and the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers automatically.

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

ATTENTION

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*

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

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

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

Ⅲ the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin SCART cable is connected between your TV and the recorder.

Ⅲ the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.

Ⅲ batteries have been installed in the remote control.

Press

to turn on the recorder.

If "Auto" appears on the display panel,

ﬁ

Press

to select "CH – –" and press OK

or . Preset position on the display panel

increases from "CH1";

do NOT press any button on the recorder

or remote control until the display panel

shows either the display as illustrated on

page 10 or "– – :– –".

● If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, refer

to page 10.

T-V LINK

PLEASE WAIT

● If you are using the on-screen display, the T-V

LINK screen will appear. Then the GUIDE

PROG SET screen will appear during Guide

Program number set.

● If you press any button on the recorder or

remote control while downloading is in

progress, this process will be interrupted and

you will need to start again. See NOTES below.

[MENU] : EXIT

GUIDE PROG SET

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT

NOTES:

● In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the recorder cannot perform either auto clock set or auto Guide

Program number set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press

or MENU while downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be sure

to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the beginning.

● Auto clock may not function properly depending on reception conditions.

● When you perform T-V LINK function, be sure to use fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

● On this recorder, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, , + and

(space). The names of some

downloaded stations may differ from those on your TV (੬ pg. 69).

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

Auto Set Up/Preset Download results appear on the display panel

When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the

correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 2 on page 8 or

after performing item 2 on page 9.

When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1"

will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 2 on page 8 or after performing

item 2 on page 9.

When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –"

will be displayed.

* You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming

(੬ pg. 20); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 4, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the

PlusCode number you enter in step 3 has been set correctly.

A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:

Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory

by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID — ੬ pg. 70) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the

top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station

names, see pages 66 – 69.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

B If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory

by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID — ੬ pg. 70) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the

top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station

names, see pages 66 – 69.

Perform "Clock Set" on page 72.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

Make sure that the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder, or that the 21-pin SCART cable is connected

properly between TV and the recorder. Turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again.

Perform "Auto Set Up" on page 8 or "Preset Download" on page 9.

IMPORTANT

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

properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+

system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+

system, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been

selected (੬ pg. 20, "VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming").

Ⅲ Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality

may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture ੬ "Delete A Channel" on page 67.

Ⅲ If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 66 – 69 to input station names (੬ "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary

stations (੬ "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions (੬ "Change Station Preset Position").

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line

on 020 8208 7654

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T-V LINK

Direct Rec

You can start recording the programme that you are watching

on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECORD and

press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the

recorder.

T-V Link

Follow the procedure below to use this function.

Functions

TURN ON THE RECORDER

When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired

21-pin SCART cable (੬ pg. 6), the following functions are

available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering

T-V Link, etc.*

Press

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

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

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-

wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and

available functions may differ by system.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

information from your TV for timer-programming on the

recorder.

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

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

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

OK or

TV Auto Power On

You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically

whenever you play a tape.

[

] =

∞

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

[MENU] : EXIT

NOTE:

SELECT DIRECT REC MODE

"TV Auto Power On" of T-V LINK functions is not possible with

the DV deck.

Press %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

"DIRECT REC", then press

MODE SET

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT

O. S. D.

AUTO TIMER

DIRECT REC

POWER SAVE

AUTO

OFF

OK or

to set to "ON".

OFF

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder.

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

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECORD button functions

as described in "Recording" (੬ pg. 17, 18) .

● During the Direct Rec, "– –" appears on the display panel.

● When you perform T-V LINK functions, be sure to use a fully-

wired 21-pin SCART cable.

● Retake function does not work during Direct Rec (੬ pg. 58).

● Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadcast.

● To record a scrambled broadcast, set "DIRECT REC" to "OFF"

and follow the procedure described in "Recording" on page

17, 18.

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SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL

Installing Satellite Controller

Satellite

SITUATE SATELLITE

CONTROLLER

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between

Receiver

its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor

is unobstructed.

Control Setting

ATTACH SATELLITE

CONTROLLER

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite

channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds

before VIDEO Plus+ timer recording (੬ pg. 20) or Express timer

programming (੬ pg. 22) starts, the recorder sets its input mode

to "L-2" and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s

channels using the provided Satellite Controller.

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the

back of the Satellite Controller.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Satellite receiver

NOTE:

When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its

instruction manual.

CONNECT SATELLITE CON-

TROLLER TO RECORDER

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL

connector on the rear panel.

Your recorder

Satellite Controller

(suggested locations)

Setting satellite receiver's

brand and channel

Transmitter

Satellite Controller

After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel

correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Satellite receiver

TURN ON SATELLITE

RECEIVER

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

SCREEN ON RECORDER

Press MENU.

SAT CONTROL

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“INITIAL SET”, then press

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

OK or

Back of Recorder

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

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ACCESS SAT CONTROL

SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the

INITIAL SET

highlight bar (pointer) to

NUMBER

CLOCK SET

“SAT CONTROL SET”,

GUIDE PROG SET

then press OK or

SAT CONTROL SET

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

ENTER SATELLITE

RECEIVER’S BRAND

Press the appropriate

SAT CONTROL SET

NUMBER keys to enter the

brand code from the list in

the left column, then press

OK.

BRAND : – –

● If the brand code you

entered is invalid, the

code field will be reset.

Enter the correct brand

code again.

[0–9] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND

CODE

JVC

AMSTRAD

CANAL +

D-BOX

60, 61, 62, 63, 91

● If the recorder is in playback or recording mode, you

cannot set the brand code.

ECHOSTAR

ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)

FINLUX

SELECT SATELLITE

RECEIVER’S CHANNEL FOR

TESTING

FORCE

GALAXIS

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

ITT NOKIA

JERROLD

KATHREIN

LUXOR

69, 88

64, 65

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter

one of the channel

positions on the satellite

receiver, then press OK.

SAT CONTROL SET

SAT PROG : – – –

70, 71

MASCOM

MASPRO

NOKIA

PACE

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PHONOTREND

RFT

SAGEM

SALORA

SKYMASTER

TPS

● You can select the

channel position

between 1 to 999.

● After pressing OK, the

0–9

] =

[

: TEST

[MENU] : EXIT

67, 86, 91

recorder enters the Test mode.

66, 84

CHECK RESULT OF TEST

If the satellite

SAT CONTROL SET

receiver’s channel

SAT PROG : 111

number has been

CHANGED TO

111

changed to the same

channel as you set in

step 6...

TRIAX

WISI

NOT CHANGED

Press %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“CHANGED TO ...”, then

[5 ] =

∞

NOTES:

[MENU] : EXIT

● The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of

satellite receiver.

press OK or

to finish the

● For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input

mode to 2-digit.

Sat Control Set mode.

● If your satellite receiver has more than two channel mode, be

sure to set to "All Channel Mode". For details, refer to the

instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

● When selecting the satellite receiver's channel (੬ step 6),

signals from the remote control may interfere with signals

transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move

the remote control as close to the recorder's infrared beam

receiving window as possible.

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not

been changed correctly...

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT

CHANGED”, then press OK or #. Then perform the

procedure again from step 5.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

LOAD A CASSETTE

Making sure the window side is up, the rear label side

is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette

is pointing towards the recorder. Don’t apply too much

pressure when inserting.

Playback

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● VHS deck

The recorder power comes on automatically.

The counter is reset to 0:00:00.

DV deck

2 5 2

First turn on the recorder and load the cassette.

If the recorder is turned off, the recorder’s power does

not come on when a Mini DV cassette is inserted.

● VHS deck

If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically.

DV deck

If the erase protection switch is set to "SAVE",

playback begins automatically. It takes about 15

seconds until the playback picture appears. Also

make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front

display panel. If not, press TV/VCR on the remote

control to turn on the VCR indicator.

DV play indicator VHS play indicator

SELECT DECK

VHS

Press VHS or DV.

TV/VCR

FIND PROGRAMME START

POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW

or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward,

press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) lights.

"BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel

during automatic tracking. (VHS deck only ੬ pg. 28)

PAUSE

REW

● Playback picture quality of LP/EP recordings will not

be as high as SP recordings.

STOP

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) goes off.

Then press EJECT on the VHS or DV deck to remove

the cassette.

Usable cassettes

VHS deck

● 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.

INFORMATION

Initiating playback causes the VCR indicator to light and

the TV to automatically enter AV mode. To return the TV

to TV mode after playback is complete, press TV/VCR so

that the VCR indicator turns off.

* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

not always function as described above.

● The VHS deck of this video recorder can record on

regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS

signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes*, both

VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played

back using Super VHS cassettes.

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

and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS

cassettes with this recorder.

DV deck

Only cassettes marked

deck.

can be used with the DV

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High-Speed (Turbo) Search

Still

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the

way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to

the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing

SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback.

During playback or still, press FF for forward high-

speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTES:

● Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration above as you read the

following procedures.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds

during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback

resumes.

● When using the JOG dial during playback on the DV deck,

turn the JOG dial slowly.

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration in

the left column).

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME

PLAYBACK

frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

During playback, press

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-

● The more times you press, the faster the playback

picture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite

direction.

Press PAUSE.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Press

or #. (VHS deck only)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

ATTENTION

(VHS Deck)

● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-

frame playback mode,

Slow Motion

● the picture will be distorted.

● noise bars will appear.

● there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP

mode.

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with a

tape recorded in LP/EP mode.

● Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted

with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion,

frame-by-frame playback or variable-speed search.

● When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow

motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may

jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV

being used.

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION

PLAYBACK

During still picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right

for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow

motion (refer to the illustration above).

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2

seconds, then release. Press and release again to return

to still picture. (VHS deck only)

During still picture, press and hold

or #. Release to

(DV Deck)

return to still picture. (VHS deck only)

● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-

frame playback mode with a Mini DV tape, a slight

mosaic effect appears on screen.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

Tape Position Indicator

(VHS Deck)

The tape position indicator

appears on screen when,

from the Stop mode, you

press FF, REW or perform an

Index Search. The position

of "5" in relation to "0"

(beginning) or "+" (end)

shows you where you are

on the tape.

1:23:45

REMAIN 2:35

"O.S.D." (੬ pg. 55) must

be set to "ON", or the

indicator will not appear.

Beginning

End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times

when the indication is not correct.

REW

Time Code (DV Deck)

During recording,

a time code is

recorded on the

tape. This time

code is used to

confirm the

Seconds

position on the

tape when playing

or editing a tape.

To perform

Minutes

Hours

0 : 00 : 00

Random Assemble

Editing (੬ pg. 40),

time code is

necessary.

NOTES:

The presence of a blank (unrecorded) portion in the

middle of a tape can result in misoperation.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning

cassette (TCL-2U for the VHS deck/

M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) when:

● "USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears on the screen (only

with "O.S.D." set to "ON" (੬ pg. 55)).

A "blank portion" of a tape is a section where nothing is

recorded on the tape. If you start making a recording in a

blank portion of a tape, the time codes will start from

"0:00:00" again. If identical time codes are recorded in two

different places on a tape, Random Assemble Editing and

other similar functions might not operate properly.

In the following circumstances, you should play the tape

and confirm where a scene ends, and then begin recording

from there:

● When starting to record in the middle of a tape on which

a recording has already been made.

● When you have made a recording on a tape, then played

that recording back in order to check it, and now wish to

continue recording.

VHS Deck

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

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

DV Deck

● No picture during playback.

● Blocks of noise appear during playback.

● When you have lost power or the batteries have died

while you were recording with a camcorder.

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VHS Deck

Recording

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

tab intact.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

The counter is reset to 0:00:00.

SELECT VHS DECK

Press VHS.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset

you wish to record.

3,6

5,6

SET TAPE SPEED

VHS record indicator

Press SP/LP/EP (

). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on

the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

VHS

●

In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.

● If you record a programme in EP mode on this

TV/VCR

recorder, it is recommended that you play back the

EP-recorded tape on this recorder

● Picture quality of LP/EP recordings will not be as high

3,6

as on SP recordings.

NUMBER

START RECORDING

SP/LP/EP

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote

control, or press RECORD on the recorder. The VHS

record indicator ( ) lights.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the

first SP and the first LP (or EP) recording after

inserting the cassette.

PR+/–

3,6

If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme

that appears on the TV screen will be recorded

(੬ pg. 11). (Only with a TV offering T-V Link)

PLAY

5,6

PAUSE

RECORD

● You can not change the preset whilst recording is in

progress. To change the preset, see step 6.

INFORMATION

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

You can switch between TV mode and AV mode by

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

pressing TV/VCR.

* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

● During the Record Pause mode, you can change the

preset by pressing the PR +/– buttons or the NUMBER

keys.

not function as described above.

Accidental erasure prevention

STOP RECORDING

VHS/S-VHS

Press STOP. The VHS record indicator ( ) goes off.

Then press EJECT on the VHS deck to remove the

cassette.

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole

with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

DV Deck

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection

switch set to "REC".

● Turn on the recorder before loading a cassette.

SELECT DV DECK

Press DV.

3,6

5,6

DV record indicator

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset

you wish to record.

TV/VCR

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP (

). Check the SP/LP indicator on the

3,6

recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

NUMBER

● Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as

on SP recordings.

SP/LP/EP

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote

control, or press RECORD on the recorder. The DV

record indicator ( ) lights.

PR+/–

3,6

If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme

that appears on the TV screen will be recorded

(੬ pg. 11). (Only with a TV offering T-V Link)

PLAY

5,6

PAUSE

RECORD

● You can not change the preset whilst recording is in

progress. To change the preset, see step 6.

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During the Record Pause mode, you can change the

preset by pressing the PR +/– buttons or the NUMBER

keys.

INFORMATION

You can switch between TV mode and AV mode by

pressing TV/VCR.

* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does

STOP RECORDING

not function as described above.

Press STOP. The DV record indicator ( ) goes off. Then

press EJECT on the DV deck to remove the cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention

Mini DV

NOTES:

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, set

its erase protection switch to "SAVE". To record on it later,

set the switch to "REC".

● It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the VHS

deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

In addition, it is not possible to record simultaneously from

the same external input.

● When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording

speed set to "LP", we recommend that you play that tape back

on this deck. Digital video recorders from other manufactur-

ers may not be able to play the tape properly.

Erase protection

switch

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Record One Programme

While Watching Another

Tape Remaining Time

(VHS Deck Only)

SELECT PRESET TO WATCH

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

appears.

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to

set the preset controls on the TV for the station you

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape

wish to view.

● The display panel shows the tape remaining time

● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls

appears on the TV screen while the one selected with

the recorder's PR buttons is recorded on the tape.

with "

" displayed.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the

display to show the counter reading (VHS deck only),

time code (DV deck only), channel position*, clock

time or tape remaining time (VHS deck only).

* channel position is not displayed during playback.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours

(VHS) or to 120 minutes (DV) (selectable in 30-min. increments),

and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when

the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or

is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display

may blink on occasion.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

Elapsed Recording Time

Indication (VHS Deck Only)

You can check the exact time of a recording.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

the front display panel.

Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

dispay panel.

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the

SET RECORDING

DURATION

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact

elapsed time as the tape runs.

NOTES:

● You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the

recorder's front panel.

● You can play a tape on one deck while using the other deck

for Instant Timer Recording. However, remember that the

deck will turn itself off when the Instant Timer Recording

ends.

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power cut 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.

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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly

simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding

code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

VIDEO Plus+^®

Perform step 1 in the left column.

Timer

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN

Press PROG.

VIDEO PLUS+

Programming

Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set

properly.

[0 – 9] = VIDEO PLUS+

+/–

[

] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[PROG] : EXIT

● Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV.

● Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the safety tab in

place, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection

switch set to "REC".

The front display panel looks like this:

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to

VIDEO PLUS+

LCD panel

enter the PlusCode

number of the programme

you wish to record, then

press OK.

1 23 4 5 6 7 8

VHS

● If you make a mistake,

press and input the

correct number.

[0 – 9] =

] : DELETE

[PROG] : EXIT

[

LCD PROG

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front

display panel:

NUMBER

PDC

SP/LP/EP

The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.

PROG

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM

SCREEN

STOP+/–

The VIDEO Plus+ Program

screen appears (if you’re

just starting out, “P1”

appears).

VHS – P1 –

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

START

21:00

STOP

22:00

You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the

PlusCode number.

VPS/PDC OFF

The display panel shows the

programme start time.

DATE

TV PROG

25.12

SELECT DECK

BBC 1

Pressing

changes the

Press VHS or DV.

: OK

display to the programme

stop time, then the date and

preset position.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ DISPLAY

Press LCD PROG.

The LCD panel looks like this:

IMPORTANT

Make sure the preset position number you wish to

record is displayed; if not, see "VIDEO Plus+^®

system Setup" on page 73 and set the Guide

Program number for that PlusCode number

correctly.

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of

a programme you wish to record, then press

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears

on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.

Press and input a valid PlusCode number.

● If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see

"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number

Set" on page 21.

●

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

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the LCD panel:

Then go to step 4 in the right column.

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Satellite Receiver Users

SET TAPE SPEED

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

system:

Press SP/LP/EP (

) to set the tape speed.

Perform "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" (੬ pg. 12).

Perform steps 1 – 8. In step 4, the display panel shows

"L2" for the preset position. In step 6, you cannot set

SET PDC MODE

PDC to ON.

Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

੬ "PDC Recording" in the column below.

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the

Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you

entered has not been set.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not

currently available in the U.K. and not possible with

this recorder.

● If you want to set the Guide Program number for the

satellite broadcast station, press the NUMBER key "0" to

change "TV PROG" to "SAT". Press %ﬁ to input the preset

position number on which your recorder or satellite

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears

on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with

another one that was already set, "PROGRAM

OVERLAPPED" appears on screen and "Err" appears on

the front display panel. (੬ pg. 25)

receiver receives that station, then press OK or

to set

the Guide Program Number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program

screen appears.

GUIDE PROG SET

(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2

● Repeat steps 1 – 7 for each additional programme.

programme with the VIDEO

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

Plus+ system.

* If your recorder receives

BBC2 on the preset position

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE

– –

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically

2, press OK or

after

and ‰ appears on the display panel.

entering "2".

[5 ] =

∞

[0] : SAT

[PROG] : EXIT

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

NOTES:

● To Change The Stop Time . . .

Timer Warning

. . . press STOP +/– in step 4. You can compensate for anticipated

programme schedule delays this way.

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

If you have programmed your

recorder to timer-record a

programme or a series of

programmes, a warning

appears on the screen to tell

you that the recording is due

to start in 5 minutes.

. . . in step 4, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials

or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday).

Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the

button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

● You can programme the VHS deck and the DV deck to timer-

record as many as 6 programmes each. If you try to programme

each deck to record a seventh, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on

screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record

the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 24).

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

number which starts with "0".

● It is not possible to timer-record the same programme on both the

VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

– WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

[

]

NOTES:

● The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer

mode at the time.

● If this recorder is being used as the player for tape

dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the

tape in the other video recorder.

● If the times that are programmed for recording on the DV deck and

on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes precedence. If

the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes precedence.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to

the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer

recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals

control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This

means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the

broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on

BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas.

All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the

channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be

sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel (੬ step 6 above).

NOTES:

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

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

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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you

wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder

to timer-record the programme.

Express Timer

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+

SCREEN

Programming

Press PROG.

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set

properly.

ACCESS PROGRAMME

SCREEN

● Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV.

● Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the safety tab in

place, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection

switch set to "REC".

Press START +/–. (If you’re

just starting out, “P1”

appears.)

VHS – P1 –

START

STOP

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

– –:– –

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

– –.– –

TV PROG

– –

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

[0] : SAT

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PROGRAMME

START TIME

Press START +/– to enter

the time you want

VHS – P1 –

START

21:00

STOP

– –:– –

recording to start.

PDC

VPS/PDC OFF

● Press and hold START

+/– to move in 30-

minute increments, or

press and release

repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

SP/LP/EP

DATE

TV PROG

– –.– –

– –

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

[0] : SAT

PROG

1,9

2,3

PR+/–

START+/–

The front display panel looks like this:

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP

TIME

Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to

stop.

● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute

increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press DATE +/– to enter the date on which you wish to

record. (The current date first appears on screen. The

date you enter will appear in its place.)

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Satellite Receiver Users

ENTER PRESET POSITION

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer

Programming:

Press PR +/– to enter the

VHS – P1 –

preset position corre-

Perform "Satellite Receiver Control Setting" (੬ pg. 12).

Perform steps 1 – 10. In step 6, press the NUMBER key

"0" to change "TV PROG" to "SAT". The display panel

shows "L2" for the preset position. Then press PR +/– to

enter the preset position for the satellite broadcast. In

step 8, you cannot set PDC to ON.

START

21:00

STOP

22:00

sponding to the broadcast-

ing station you wish to

record.

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

TV PROG

25.12

BBC 1

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

[0] : SAT

Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,

accurate timer recording. With this system, special code

signals are transmitted together with the audio/video

signals. These code signals control your video recorder and

have precedence over the advertised times which you may

have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder

will start and stop recording when the preset TV

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP (

) to set the tape speed.

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast

time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has

been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on

BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay

transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas.

All channels intend to offer this service in due course.

Check your TV programme listing guide for latest informa-

tion. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a

PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC

has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is

not available on your selected channel.

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

੬ "PDC Recording" in the right column.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not

currently available in the U.K. and not possible with

this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

(੬ step 8 in the left column).

NOTES:

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG

or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with

another one that was already set, "PROGRAM

OVERLAPPED" appears on screen and "Err" appears on

the front display panel. (੬ pg. 25)

● Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the

TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in

no recording.

● PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver

or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER on your recorder.

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

connector.

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S

Timer Warning

TIMER MODE

If you have programmed your

recorder to timer-record a

Press ‰ (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically

and ‰ appears on the display panel.

programme or a series of

– WARNING–

programmes, a warning

appears on the screen to tell

you that the recording is due

to start in 5 minutes.

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ (TIMER) again.

[

]

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, 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.

NOTES:

● The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer

mode at the time.

● If this recorder is being used as the player for tape

dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the

tape in the other video recorder.

NOTE:

You can programme the VHS deck and the DV deck to timer-

record as many as 6 programmes each. If you try to programme

each deck to record a seventh, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on

screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record

the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 24).

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to

the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press

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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace

Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press ‰, then press

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK

SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press

VHS

START STOP CH

DATE

24.12

25.12

● The programme check

screen or display

appears for the deck

(VHS or DV) being

selected.

8:00 10:00

10:00 10:45

11:30 13:00

PDC

SP/LP/EP

[

] : NEXT

PR+/–

START+/–

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/

DISPLAY

Press

again to check

VHS – P1 –

more information. Each

START

8:00

STOP

10:00

time you press

, the

next programme's

information appears.

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

TV PROG

24.12

ITV

[

] : NEXT

● The display panel shows the programme start time.

Pressing OK changes the display to the programme

stop time, then the date and the preset position.

To cancel or replace a programme...

CANCEL OR REPLACE A

PROGRAMME

Press to cancel a programme. To replace a

programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, SP/LP/EP (

), PDC.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/

DISPLAY

Press

as many times as necessary. If there are still

some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press ‰.

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the display panel even

if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power

Save mode ੬ pg. 56) or the recorder is in the Timer mode;

however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

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When programmes overlap

each other

If "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears, you have another

programme overlapping the programme you have just made.

The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes

will start blinking.

START STOP CH DATE

8:00 10:00 24.12

10:00 10:45 25.12

VHS

PROGRAM OVERLAPPED

START STOP CH DATE

11:30 13:00 25.12

8:00 10:00

10:00 10:45

11:30 13:00

24.12

25.12

9:00 10:00 92 DAILY

[5 ] =

∞

[

] : NEXT

PDC

[PROG] : EXIT

SP/LP/EP

EX. Programme 1 (you have just made) and

Programme 4 overlap each other on the VHS deck.

PROG

DATE+/–

CONFIRM OVERLAPPING

START+/–

PROGRAMMES

Overlapping programmes blink on the screen.

SELECT PROGRAMME TO

MODIFY

Press %ﬁ, then press OK or

● You can only select one of the overlapping

programmes.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish

the timer programme setting. The programme with the

lower programme number will be recorded and the

other one will not be recorded correctly. Without doing

anything for about 1 minutes, the recorder will finish

the timer programming.

CANCEL OR CHANGE

PROGRAMME SETTING

To cancel a programme,

VHS – P1 –

press when the Program

START

8:00

STOP

10:00

ATTENTION

screen you do not want is

shown. "PROGRAM

COMPLETED" appears on

the screen for about 5

seconds, then normal

screen appears.

If the programme you have

just made and "DV" are

VHS

VPS/PDC OFF

START STOP CH DATE

blinking, there is a conflicting

programme on the DV deck.

DATE

24.12

TV PROG

8:00 10:00

10:00 10:45

11:30 13:00

24.12

25.12

ITV

[

] : DELETE

[+/–] =

22:00 23:00 92 DAILY

[PROG] : EXIT

Press %ﬁ to move the

To change a programme,

press the appropriate

highlight bar to "DV", then

press OK or

[5 ] =

∞

button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE +/–, PR +/–,

[PROG] : EXIT

DV Programme Check

screen appears.

Cancel or change

SP/LP/EP (

) and/or PDC when the Program screen

on which you want to make changes is shown, then

press OK.

"PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for

about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

programme setting as

described in step 2 and 3

in the right column.

START STOP CH DATE

NOTE:

9:00 10:00 20 24.12

If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap

occurs with the timer programme setting made last after

making correction on a programme, the conflicting

programmes will be shown on the Program Check

screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the

overlap is solved.

VHS

[5 ] =

∞

[PROG] : EXIT

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Super VHS (S-VHS),

Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)

and VHS

Recording

According To

Tape Type

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

(VHS Deck Only)

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

To record in S-VHS:

Perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "ON".

Then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will

light on the display panel.

The S-VHS recording mode will be selected.

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

See "Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)" on page 27.

To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked "VHS".

Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the current

setting ("S-VHS ET : ON" or "S-VHS ET : OFF") if "O.S.D." is set

to "ON" (੬ pg. 55). If "S-VHS ET : ON" appears on the TV

screen, press S-VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to

"OFF".

The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected

regardless of the S-VHS mode setting.

To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

Insert the cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will

light on the display panel.

Then, perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set the "S-VHS" to "OFF";

the S-VHS indicator will go out.

The VHS recording mode will be selected.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "VHS MODE

SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

press OK or

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT S-VHS MODE

Move the highlight

VHS MODE SET

(pointer) to "S-VHS" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

OFF

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

DIGITAL 3R

OK or

to select "ON" or

"OFF".

S-VHS

DIGITAL TBC/NR

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

NOTE:

SCREEN

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS, the

S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the

"S-VHS" mode setting.

Press MENU.

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Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)

— Recording on VHS tapes

with S-VHS quality

(VHS deck Only)

This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with

S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be

played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function.

● You can activate this function only before you start recording

on a VHS tape.

● Before recording, make sure that "B.E.S.T." is set to "ON".

(੬ pg. 28)

ENGAGE S-VHS ET MODE

Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the

current setting ("S-VHS ET : ON" or "S-VHS ET : OFF") if

"O.S.D." is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 55). If "S-VHS ET : OFF"

appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS ET again in

about 5 seconds to set it to "ON".

● The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote

control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

NOTES:

● Use of high grade tapes is essential for S-VHS ET record-

ings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve

even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the record-

ing quality before you start important recordings.

● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function ...

... while recording is in progress.

... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording

(੬ pg. 19) is in progress.

PLAY

... while B.E.S.T. (੬ pg. 28) is in progress.

● S-VHS ET does not work ...

RECORD

... with S-VHS tapes.

... with recordings in LP/EP mode.

● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures

over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tapes

is recommended.

● You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most S-VHS

recorders and on VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS

QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice: some recorders are not

compatible with this function.)

● On some tapes noise may appear when playing back a tape

recorded with this function. (If playback picture becomes

blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)

● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame

playback modes (੬ pg. 15), noise may appear. If these

modes are used frequently on a tape recorded with the

S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture

may be deteriorated.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

B.E.S.T. Picture System

(VHS Deck Only)

Playback/

Recording

According To

Tape Charac-

teristics

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”.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET

SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"VHS MODE SET", then

VHS MODE SET

RECORD

press OK or

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

PLAY

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the

VHS MODE SET

highlight bar (pointer) to

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

OFF

"B.E.S.T.", then press OK

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

DIGITAL 3R

to set to "ON" or

"OFF".

S-VHS

DIGITAL TBC/NR

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PAUSE

RECORD

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Playback

Recording

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.

START PLAYBACK

DURING B.E.S.T.

Press PLAY.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality

based on the quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”

appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

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.

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds

assessing the condition of the tape, then begins

recording.

● 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 28.

● "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.

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 when you are ready 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 28.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Digital TBC/NR

(VHS Deck Only)

Playback

Picture

Adjustment

Your video recorder is equipped with a Digital TBC (Time Base

Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to

deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes.

The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise

and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this

function.

* The default setting is "ON".

We recommend that you use the Digital TBC feature when...

... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.

... playing back a tape repeatedly used.

... using this video recorder as the player for editing.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar

MAIN MENU

(pointer) to "VHS MODE

MODE SET

SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

press OK or

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT DIGITAL TBC/NR

SET MODE

Manual Tracking

(VHS Deck Only)

Move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "DIGITAL

VHS MODE SET

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.

For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit

the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may

be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is

usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings

made on old or worn recorders. If the automatic tracking control

fails to operate correctly you will see noise bars across the picture

as shown on the left below. To correct this you can override the

automatic control and adjust

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

OFF

TBC/NR" by pressing %ﬁ,

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

DIGITAL 3R

then press OK or

to set

to "ON".

S-VHS

DIGITAL TBC/NR

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

the tracking manually by

pressing the PR buttons.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press MENU.

Press

on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

NOTES:

Press PR + or – to adjust tracking.

● If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception

condition, there may be cases where the picture becomes

more stable with "DIGITAL TBC/NR" set to "OFF".

● When "DIGITAL TBC/NR" is set to "ON", if you play back a

tape where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC

or some character generators), the playback picture may be

distorted. If this is the case, set "DIGITAL TBC/NR" to "OFF".

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press

tracking.

on the remote to re-engage automatic

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder returns to the

automatic tracking mode automatically.

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Video Stabilizer

(VHS Deck Only)

Digital 3R (VHS Deck Only)

Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance

signal to enhance detail.

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture

when playing back unstable recordings made on another

recorder.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

* The default setting is "OFF".

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "VHS MODE

SET" by pressing %ﬁ, then

MAIN MENU

ACCESS VHS MODE SET

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

SCREEN

press OK or

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER

SET MODE

SELECT DIGITAL 3R SET

MODE

Move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "VIDEO

VHS MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

OFF

STABILIZER" by pressing

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

DIGITAL 3R

Move the highlight bar

(pointer) to "DIGITAL 3R"

by pressing %ﬁ, then

VHS MODE SET

%ﬁ, then press OK or

set to "ON".

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

OFF

S-VHS

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

DIGITAL 3R

DIGITAL TBC/NR

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

press OK or

to set to

"ON".

S-VHS

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

DIGITAL TBC/NR

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to

"OFF".

NOTES:

● Normally it is recommendable to keep "DIGITAL 3R" set to

"ON".

● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during

recording and during special effects playback.

● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function

is set to "ON".

● Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality

may sometimes be better with "DIGITAL 3R" set to "OFF".

● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to

"OFF".

● Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the

same time. If you activate Digital TBC/NR when "VIDEO

STABILIZER" is set to "ON", Video Stabilizer will be automati-

cally turned "OFF".

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Index Search

(VHS Deck Only)

Looking For

The Scene

You Want

Your recorder automatically marks

£ 2

index codes at the beginning of

each recording. This function gives

you quick access to any one of 9

index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press

(™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is

displayed on screen and search begins in the corre-

sponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press

repeatedly until the correct index number is dis-

played.

Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press

To locate the beginning of D from the current

position, press once.

Current position

twice.

–2

–1

30 SEC

Index number

● When the specified index code is located, playback

begins automatically.

PLAY

Skip Search

(VHS Deck Only)

SKIP OVER UNWANTED

SECTIONS

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press

initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

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Instant ReView

(VHS Deck Only)

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes

on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded

programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can

easily access any of them.

NOTE:

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

Timer mode is disengaged.

REVIEW

ACTIVATE INSTANT

REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the

recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,

playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many

programmes have been timer-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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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Soundtrack Selection

(VHS Deck)

Selecting The

Sound You

Want

The VHS recording deck 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

USE

On-Screen Display

HI FI

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

HI FI

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

AUDIO

HI FI

For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

NOTES:

● " HIFI L

R" should normally be selected. In this

mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and

the normal audio track is played back automatically for

tapes with only normal audio.

● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual

programmes, refer to page 36.

● Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the

U.K.

● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays

will not appear (੬ pg. 55).

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Soundtrack Selection (DV Deck)

The DV recording deck is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) 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

USE

On-Screen Display

For stereo or Bilingual tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

NOTE:

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

Sound Mode Selection (DV Deck)

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

DV MODE SET

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "DV MODE SET" by pressing ﬁ, then press OK or

SOUND MODE

12BIT

SOUND1

NICAM

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "SOUND MODE" by pressing ﬁ, then press OK or

12BIT MODE

AUDIO REC

select "12BIT" or "16BIT".

Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

NOTE:

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

Set "SOUND MODE" to "12BIT" at the original recording on a Mini DV tape, if you wish to

perform Audio Dubbing later.

12BIT Mode Setting (Audio-dubbed Mini DV Tape)

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

DV MODE SET

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "DV MODE SET" by pressing ﬁ, then press OK or

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

AUDIO REC

12BIT

SOUND1

NICAM

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "12BIT MODE" by pressing ﬁ, then press OK or

"SOUND1", "SOUND2" or "FULL SOUND".

Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

to select

12BIT MODE

SOUND1

SOUND YOU HEAR

Original recorded sound

Audio-dubbed sound

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SOUND2

Original recorded sound and

Audio-dubbed sound

FULL SOUND

NOTES:

When "12BIT MODE" is set to "FULL SOUND":

● For bilingual tapes, both the main and sub audio will be audible.

● To select just the main audio or just the sub audio of Bilingual tapes, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND1".

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Receiving NICAM Stereo And

Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder

(NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts

possible.

When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of

broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for

a few seconds.

AUDIO

Type of Broadcast

On-screen Display

Being Received

Regular Monaural

NICAM Stereo

NICAM Bilingual

NICAM Monaural

(none)

ST NICAM

BIL. NICAM

NICAM

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until

"HI FI L R" appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until

"HI FI L " or "HI FI 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 screen.

NOTE:

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

appear (੬ pg. 55).

To Record NICAM Stereo

And Bilingual Programmes

(Only For The Users In

Eastern Europe)

● VHS deck

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi

audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the

normal audio track.

● DV deck (See "AUDIO REC Mode Setting" below.)

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. 34, 35).

AUDIO REC Mode Setting

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "DV MODE SET" by

pressing ﬁ, then press OK or

Move the highlight bar

DV MODE SET

(pointer) to "AUDIO REC"

SOUND MODE

12BIT MODE

AUDIO REC

12BIT

SOUND1

NICAM

by pressing ﬁ, then press

OK or

to select "NICAM"

or "MONO".

Press MENU to return to

the normal screen.

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

● When "AUDIO REC" is set to "NICAM", the NICAM audio

programme will be recorded on the audio track.

● When "AUDIO REC" is set to "MONO", the Standard

(monaural) audio program will be recorded on the audio

track.

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Picture Control

(VHS Deck Only)

Minimizing

Picture

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality

according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Degradation

While Editing

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Press MENU.

ACCESS VHS MODE SET

SCREEN

Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET"

by pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or

SELECT PICTURE

CONTROL SET MODE

Move the highlighted bar

(pointer) to "PICTURE

CONTROL" by pressing

VHS MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

OFF

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

DIGITAL 3R

%ﬁ, then press OK or

select the desired mode.

S-VHS

DIGITAL TBC/NR

VIDEO STABILIZER

AUTO: Provides optimised

picture benefits of

B.E.S.T. Picture

OFF

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

System. Normally

select "AUTO".

EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing

(recording and playback).

SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing

overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.

SHARP:Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing

images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces

such as cartoons.

NOTES:

When you select "EDIT", "SOFT" or "SHARP", the

selected mode will not change until you select again.

When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes, be sure to

select "AUTO" after you finish dubbing the tapes.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

Advantages Of S-VHS

Video Recorders

NOTES:

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

S-VHS to S-VHS.

When "B.E.S.T." is "OFF", "PICTURE CONTROL" switches

automatically from "AUTO" to "NORM".

● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the

S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently

limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the

source material is very high, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

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

minimum degradation.

Select "EDIT" when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 44.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Dubbing An Entire Cassette

Because this recorder includes both a VHS deck and a DV

deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any

other equipment.

Tape Dubbing

LOAD CASSETTES

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

cassette.

SELECT DUBBING

DIRECTION

Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and

recording on the VHS deck. The dubbing direction

(DV →) indicator lights.

Press ← when you want playback on the VHS deck and

recording on the DV deck. The dubbing direction

(← VHS) indicator lights.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press VHS or DV for the recording deck, then press

SP/LP/EP (

"DV → VHS" or "DV ← VHS" appears on the TV

screen if "O.S.D." is set to "ON". (੬ pg. 55)

VHS

START DUBBING

Press DUB for two seconds.

Dubbing from DV to VHS:

DV play indicator (#) and VHS record indicator (

light.

)

SP/LP/EP

Dubbing from VHS to DV:

VHS play indicator (#) and DV record indicator (

light.

If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks

rewind automatically. The recording deck goes into

Record-Pause mode, and the playback deck goes into

Pause mode.

When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing

begins automatically.

After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both

tapes automatically and eject them. The recorder

then shuts off.

NOTES:

If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase

an important recording that you wanted to copy. We

recommend conducting a test with unimportant cassettes first.

On the cassette that you are playing (i.e., recording from) we

recommend either setting the erase protection switch to

"SAVE" (if the cassette is a Mini DV cassette), or breaking off

the record safety tab (if the cassette is a VHS cassette).

It is impossible to view a satellite broadcast or a scrambled

broadcast when the recorder is in the dubbing mode.

If you start dubbing a tape from a tape with a copy protection

signal, the tapes will be automatically ejected from the DV

and VHS deck, and the recorder will turn off.

To cancel the dubbing mode, press PR +/– so that the

dubbing direction indicator (DV → or ← VHS) goes off.

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You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping

wherever you wish.

Normal

Dubbing

LOAD CASSETTES

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

cassette.

SELECT DUBBING

DIRECTION

Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and

recording on the VHS deck. The dubbing direction

(DV →) indicator lights.

START

Press ← when you want playback on the VHS deck and

recording on the DV deck. The dubbing direction

(← VHS) indicator lights.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press VHS or DV for the recording deck, then press

SP/LP/EP (

"DV → VHS" or "DV ← VHS" appears on the TV

screen if "O.S.D." is set to "ON". (੬ pg. 55)

LOCATE START POINT

For the playing deck:

Press VHS or DV to select the playing deck.

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in the playing

deck, and press PAUSE to pause playback when you

find the point where you want to start dubbing.

For the recording deck:

Press VHS or DV to select the recording deck. Press and

hold PAUSE and press RECORD so that the recording

deck enters the Record-Pause mode.

START DUBBING

Press START.

Dubbing from DV to VHS:

DV play indicator (#) and VHS record indicator (

light.

)

Dubbing from VHS to DV:

VHS play indicator (#) and DV record indicator (

light.

NOTES:

There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between

where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.

The on-screen display during the operation or dubbing is not

recorded.

PAUSE DUBBING

When dubbing from the VHS deck to the DV deck, also set

"SOUND MODE" to the appropriate mode (੬ pg. 35).

It is impossible to view a satellite broadcast or a scrambled

broadcast when the recorder is in the dubbing mode.

To cancel the dubbing mode, press PR +/– so that the

dubbing direction indicator (DV → or ← VHS) goes off.

Press START.

END DUBBING

deck and press STOP.

When dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck:

Press STOP. Then press VHS or DV to select the playing

When dubbing a Mini DV tape that was produced by audio

dubbing, you need to set "12BIT MODE" to the appropriate

mode before playing the tape (੬ pg. 35).

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

64-program Editing Memory

(8 programmes x 8 scenes)

Random

Assemble

Editing

By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select

up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and

automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette.

Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from

the DV deck to the VHS deck.

LOAD CASSETTES

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

cassette.

SELECT DV DECK

Press DV.

START

ACCESS R.A. EDIT SCREEN

Press R.A. EDIT. R.A. EDIT screen will appear.

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press ﬁ to move the

DV → VHS

P1 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

P2 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

P3 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

P4 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

P5 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

P6 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

P7 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

P8 – – : – – / – –. – – / – – – –

highlight bar (pointer) to

the programme number

you want to edit, then

press OK or

● To remove a programme

from the R.A. EDIT

screen, select the

[+/–] = START

[R. A. EDIT] : EXIT

programme number,

then press for more

than 2 seconds.

LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT

Press PLAY to start

OUT

playback and find the

point from where you

want the edited scene to

begin, then press PAUSE.

Then press IN/OUT. The

edit-in point appears on

the screen.

– : – – : – – _→

→

– : – – : – –

TOTAL – : – – : – –

PLAY

PAUSE

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LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT

Press PLAY to start

OUT

playback. Find the point

where you want the edited

scene to end, then press

PAUSE.

0 : 3 1 : 0 2 _→

→

0 : 5 4 : 0 0

→

VHS

Then, press IN/OUT. The

edit-out point appears on

the screen.

0 : 0 0 : 1 0

TOTAL 0 : 2 2 : 5 8

SCENES

Repeat steps 5 and 6.

● To change previously registered points, press . The

registered points disappear, one at a time, from the

most recently registered point.

8 ^{PREPARE SOURCE TAPE}

PLAY

Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the

scene you want to edit.

PAUSE

RECORD

ENGAGE VHS DECK TO

9 ^{RECORD-PAUSE MODE}

mode.

Press VHS, then press and hold PAUSE and press

RECORD so that the VHS deck enters the Record-Pause

START EDITING

Press START.

● When dubbing is complete, the DV deck enters the

Pause mode, and the VHS deck enters its Record-

Pause mode.

NOTES:

● When Random Assemble Editing doesn't work, press →

beside the DUB button, then perform Random Assemble

Editing again.

STOP EDITING

● To cancel the registered scene, press . Each time is

pressed, the latest registered scene is erased.

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

(੬ pg. 16), the recorder may not find the edit-in point you

chose and a malfunction may occur.

● When choosing a scene, set edit-in and edit-out points so that

there's a relatively large difference between them.

● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the

recording deck's Record-Pause mode will be cancelled and

editing will not take place.

● If there are blank portions before or after the edit-in and edit-

out points, a blue-backed screen may be included in the

edited version.

Press STOP. The VHS deck stops playback.

Press DV, then press STOP. The DV deck stops

recording.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press R.A.EDIT.

● Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds,

the time code total time may not match the total programme

time exactly.

● To quit Random Assemble Editing while it is still in progress,

press R.A.EDIT again to return to the R.A.EDIT screen. Press

R.A.EDIT once more to return to the normal screen.

● To use Random Assemble Editing consecutively for two or

more programmes, press START for each programme.

When dubbing from another Mini DV cassette, swap the Mini

DV cassettes first, and then press START.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

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

recorder as the recorder.

You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device such

as a camcorder which has a DV output/input connector.

Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or audio

quality as a result of editing.

Edit From

A Camcorder

MAKE CONNECTIONS

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

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/

VIDEO input connectors.

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

... connect the camcorder’s S-VIDEO OUT and

AUDIO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front

panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors.

VHS

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

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

to the recorder’s DV IN/OUT connector.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its

AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input

connector on your recorder.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder

is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the

recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual

for operating procedure.

SELECT RECORDING DECK

Press VHS or DV.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT

MODE

Press PR on the recorder to select "F-1".

● When using the VHS deck as the recording deck, set

"VHS F-1 INPUT" to "VIDEO" for the AUDIO/VIDEO

input connectors, or "S-VIDEO" for the AUDIO/

S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the

connectors being used (੬ pg. 51).

NOTES:

SET EDIT MODE

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● You can also use another video recorder as the player instead

of a camcorder.

(VHS DECK ONLY)

See "Picture Control" on page 37.

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

AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T. is set to OFF) after you finish

dubbing the tapes.

● When you are editing through the DV IN/OUT connector, the

recorder will stop if the player begins playing a blank portion

of tape or the signal is interrupted.

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

● To use the DV deck as the recording deck with connection

A or B

In step 3, after selecting "F-1", press ← and then press DV to

select the DV deck. Then follow the procedures from step 5.

START RECORDER

To use the VHS deck as the recording deck with connection

In step 3, after selecting "F-1", press → and then press VHS to

select the VHS deck. Then follow the procedures from step 4.

Engage its Record mode.

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

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

VIDEO input

AUDIO input

Recorder

S-VIDEO

input

Audio Cable

(not provided)

Video Cable

(not provided)

Audio Cable

(not provided)

PAUSE

connector

PAUSE

connector

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

S-Video Cable

(not provided)

Player

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder only)

Camcorder

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder only)

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

EDIT

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

Recorder

PAUSE connector

DV IN/OUT

DV Cable (not provided)

Player

DV Camcorder

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder only)

DV OUT/IN

EDIT

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the

recording deck.

Edit To Or

From Another

Video

MAKE CONNECTIONS

recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on

page 45.

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the

A When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source

Player ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the

recording deck.

B When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording

Deck ...

... connect its AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER or AV1 (L-1)

IN/OUT connector to the source player.

C If Another Recorder Is Compatible With The Y/C

Signal ...

Recorder

... connect your recorder's AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

connector to another recorder.

With C connection ...

● When using your recorder as the recording deck, set

"L-1 INPUT" to "S-VIDEO" and "L-2 SELECT" to "A/V"

(੬ pg. 50).

● When using your recorder as the source player, set

"L-1 OUTPUT" to "S-VIDEO" (੬ pg. 50).

VHS

SELECT DECK

Press VHS or DV.

● When using your recorder as the source player, set

"S-VHS/AUDIO OUT" to "VHS" or "DV", depending

on the deck being selected (੬ pg. 51).

NUMBER "0"

SET RECORDING DECK’S

INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER

key "0" and/or PR to select “L-1” for the

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2)

IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector

being used.

● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector,

set "L-2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode.

(੬ pg. 50)

SET EDIT MODE

(VHS DECK ONLY)

See "Picture Control" on page 37.

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

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TV Receiver

(AV mode)

TV Receiver

(AV mode)

Recorder

Your recorder

Player

Your recorder

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Player

Recorder

TV Receiver

(AV mode)

Your recorder

S-Video Cable

(not provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Player

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

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

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

dubbing the tapes.

● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (੬ pg. 55).

● If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio input/output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this

recorder's S-VIDEO IN/S OUT and AUDIO IN/OUT connectors.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ...

... connect its rear panel S OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording deck's S-Video and Audio input connectors.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck ...

... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player's S-Video and Audio output connectors.

Then, set the recorder's input mode to "F-1" and set "VHS F-1 INPUT" to "S-VIDEO" (੬ pg. 51).

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

VHS Audio Dubbing

Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously

recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

Audio Dubbing

ATTENTION:

Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP

mode.

Normal audio track

Pre-recorded tape

Video/Hi-Fi audio

track

Audio-dubbed tape

CD Player etc.

DV Audio Dubbing

This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the

original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with "SOUND

MODE" set to "12BIT" (੬ pg. 35). You can then play back

audio that you recorded by connecting other audio or video

equipment to this recorder.

CD Player etc.

Audio mixer

Mixer output

You cannot perform audio dubbing on a tape that was recorded

with "SOUND MODE" set to "16BIT", on a tape that was

recorded at the "LP" speed, or on a blank tape.

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R

connectors on the recorder's front panel.

● When connecting monaural equipment, use only the

recorder's AUDIO L connector.

SELECT RECORDING DECK

Press VHS.

VHS

SET INPUT MODE

in place of a preset number.

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR so that "F-1" appears

LOCATE START POINT

recorder, and press PAUSE when you find the point

where you want to start dubbing.

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your

NUMBER "0"

PLAY

PAUSE

NOTE:

To use the DV deck as the recording deck, press ← and then

DV after selecting "F-1" in step 3. The dubbing direction

(← VHS) indicator lights.

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ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

Press A. DUB.

● It is possible to take the original sound recorded on

the tape in your recorder and mix it with other

sounds from a microphone, CD player etc. To

perform this audio dubbing with audio mixing,

connect as in the diagram on page 46.

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.

(" " blinks, " " and " " light up on the front display

panel.)

AUDIO

● To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, press

AUDIO on the remote control to select "HIFI L

or "L

R" at this point. When using the DV deck

as the recording deck, also make sure that "12BIT

MODE" is set to "SOUND1" (੬ pg. 35).

* 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.

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.

PAUSE

STOP

● When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV

deck, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND2". (੬ pg. 35)

● " " 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:

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

deck.

● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal

soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed

sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO on the remote

control to select "HIFI NORM" (VHS deck only ੬ pg. 34).

● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches

"0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode (VHS deck

only). Check the counter reading before dubbing.

● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1)

IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using

these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in

step 3.

● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a VHS/S-VHS

cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a

Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set

to "SAVE".

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape on the VHS deck,

press AUDIO on the remote control to select the soundtrack

you wish to hear (੬ pg. 34). When playing back an audio-

dubbed Mini DV tape on the DV deck, set "12BIT MODE" to

"SOUND2" (੬ pg. 35).

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

connector.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

VHS Insert Editing

Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new

material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are

replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack

remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio

track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.

Use your video recorder as the recorder.

Insert Editing

Recorder

Your recorder

ATTENTION:

Insert editing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP

mode.

Source tape

Before insert editing

After insert editing

Normal

Recorded tape

Audio track

Audio/Video

signal

S-video signal

Video/Hi-Fi

audio track

DV Insert Editing

(SP Mode Only)

Another recorder

The picture is replaced with new one, while the audio

soundtrack remains unchanged.

Player

Use your video recorder as the recorder.

VHS

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player's VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT

and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder's VIDEO

or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front

panel.

SELECT RECORDING DECK

Press VHS.

NUMBER "0"

SET RECORDER’S INPUT

MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR to select "F-1".

PAUSE

● When using the VHS deck as the recording deck, set

"VHS F-1 INPUT" to "VIDEO" for the AUDIO/VIDEO

input connectors, or "S-VIDEO" for the AUDIO/S-

VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connec-

tors being used (੬ pg. 51).

LOCATE END POINT

(VHS DECK ONLY)

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 SHUTTLE ring or the

JOG dial, or pressing _{@ #}and PAUSE.

NOTES:

● Insert Editing is not possible with a Mini DV tape recorded in

LP mode.

● To use the DV deck as the recording deck, press ← and then

DV after selecting "F-1" in step 3. The dubbing direction

(← VHS) indicator lights.

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RESET THE COUNTER

(VHS DECK ONLY)

Press 0000 to change the counter display to "0:00:00".

LOCATE START POINT

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the

segment to be replaced) using the SHUTTLE ring or the

JOG dial or pressing _{@ #}and PAUSE.

● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

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.

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.

0000

● " " and " " are displayed on the front display panel.

END INSERT EDITING

VHS deck

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 0000.

PAUSE

STOP

DV deck

Press STOP to stop the tape in the DV deck.

FOR AV INSERT EDITING (VHS DECK ONLY)

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and

normal audio soundtrack all at the same time...

... In step 7 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB also.

(" " and " " blink and " " lights up on the front display

panel.)

NOTES:

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

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS/S-VHS cassette

that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a Mini DV

cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to "SAVE".

● When Insert Editing is performed on a tape that has been

recorded on another video recorder, the inserted portion may

appear distorted.

● In Insert Editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by

the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous

recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted

picture will be distorted at the switching point. (VHS deck

only)

● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit

may be erased.

● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1)

IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using

these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in

step 3.

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

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

L-1 OUTPUT/INPUT Setting

The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in

which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set "L-1 OUTPUT" and "L-1 INPUT" to the appropriate mode

depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector of this recorder.

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "OUTPUT/INPUT SET", then press OK or

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "L-1 OUTPUT" or "L-1 INPUT".

For "L-1 OUTPUT"

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

L-1 OUTPUT

L-1 INPUT

VIDEO

Press OK or

a–VIDEO

to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO".

: If a connected device's input is compatible only with regular video signals,

set to "VIDEO".

L-2 SELECT

A/V

VHS

F-1 INPUT

b–S-VIDEO : If a connected device's input is compatible with Y/C signals, set to

"S-VIDEO". This setting will let you take advantage of higher-quality

S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that

is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

VIDEO

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

For "L-1 INPUT"

Press OK or

a–VIDEO

to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO".

: If a connected device's output is compatible only with regular video

signals, set to "VIDEO".

b–S-VIDEO : If a connected device's output is compatible with Y/C signals, set to

"S-VIDEO". This setting will let you take advantage of higher-quality

S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that

is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

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

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

L-2 SELECT Setting

Set "L-2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector of this recorder.

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "OUTPUT/INPUT SET", then press OK or

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "L-2 SELECT".

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

Press OK or

to select "A/V", "DECODER" or "SAT".

L-1 OUTPUT

L-1 INPUT

VIDEO

a–A/V

: To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver con-

nected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

L-2 SELECT

A/V

b–DECODER : To use a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

c–SAT

VHS

F-1 INPUT

VIDEO

: To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the recorder is turned

off. (੬ pg. 59)

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set "L-2 SELECT"

back to appropriate mode after editing.

● If you're not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave "L-2 SELECT" set to

"A/V".

● The default setting is "A/V"; if the recorder's memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed

from the recorder, "A/V" will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are using a satellite

receiver or a decoder, be sure to set "L-2 SELECT" back to appropriate mode.

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

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

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VHS F-1 INPUT Setting

Set "VHS F-1 INPUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the connector (VIDEO or S-VIDEO input connector) being used on

the front panel.

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "OUTPUT/INPUT SET", then press OK or

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

L-1 OUTPUT

L-1 INPUT

VIDEO

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS F-1 INPUT".

Press OK or

a–VIDEO

to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO".

: If a connected device's output is compatible only with regular video

signals, set "VHS F-1 INPUT" to "VIDEO".

L-2 SELECT

A/V

VHS

F-1 INPUT

VIDEO

b–S-VIDEO : If a connected device's output is compatible with Y/C signals, set

"VHS F-1 INPUT" to "S-VIDEO". This setting will let you take advantage of

higher-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin

SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT Setting

Set "S-VHS/AUDIO OUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the selection of the playing deck (VHS or DV) for editing.

Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "S-VHS/AUDIO OUT".

MODE SET

Press OK or

to select "AUTO", "VHS" or "DV".

: The recorder outputs the signals from the deck being used automatically.

The on-screen display is also output.

: The recorder outputs only the signals from the VHS deck. The on-screen

display is not output.

: The recorder outputs only the signals from the DV deck. The on-screen dis-

play is not output.

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT

O. S. D.

AUTO TIMER

DIRECT REC

POWER SAVE

AUTO

a–AUTO

OFF

b–VHS

OFF

c–DV

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

● If you select "VHS" or "DV", the Main Menu screen will not appear even when MENU is pressed. To change the menu settings,

connect your TV to the recorder's AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, not to the S OUT/AUDIO OUT connectors.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Remote A/B/C/D Code

Switching

Remote

Control

Functions

The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video

recorders independently. Each of recorders can respond to one

of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to

send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set

to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video

recorder to respond to B, C or D code signals.

On Remote Control

DISPLAY CODE

Hold down VHS or DV on the remote control. The

code currently set blinks on the LCD panel.

LCD panel

CHANGE REMOTE

CONTROL'S CODE

VHS

Press the NUMBER key "1" for A , "2" for B , "3" for C,

or "4" for D.

NUMBER "3"

NUMBER "1"

NUMBER "4"

SET REMOTE CONTROL'S

CODE

Press OK to set the code.

On Recorder

DISPLAY CODE

Press PLAY on the recorder over 5 seconds when the

recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears

on the front display panel.

● If the code displayed on the front display panel is

different from the code set on the remote control, go

to step 2.

CHANGE RECORDER'S

CODE

Press any key on the remote control. The code currently

set on the remote control will be applied to the

recorder.

NOTE:

During Power Save, it is impossible to change the remote

control's code.

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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.

LCD panel

SET TV BRAND CODE

TV/CABLE/SAT

TV/VCR

Press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to "TV" and

keep pressing the button down until "TV-_ _" appears.

Enter your TV's brand code using the NUMBER keys,

then press OK. (Refer to the chart below.)

Press

on the recorder's remote control to turn on

NUMBER

the TV and try operations (੬ step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the

TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you

replace your remote control's batteries.

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

TV does not function with one code, try entering

another.

OPERATE TV

First, press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to "TV".

Then press the corresponding button:

TV PR +/–, TV/VCR, TV

+/– (Volume),

(Muting), NUMBER keys.

+/–

● To return the remote to video recorder control, press

VHS or DV.

TV PR+/–

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

JVC

01, 23, 24, 25

AIWA

BEIJING

CCE

CHANGHONG

DAEWOO

FERGUSON

FINLUX

FUNAI

GRADIENTE

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

ITT

Control Your TV Using

Additional Buttons

Use the NUMBER keys, and the

button, button or ‰

button to select the TV’s channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 11, 14, 20,

23, 24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the

button corresponds to

the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled

– /– –) of your TV’s remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 28, 29 or 34, the button

corresponds to the 10 + button, and the ‰ button corre-

sponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote control.

JINXING

KONKA

LG/GOLDSTAR

MITSUBISHI

MIVAR

NOTE:

NEC

NOBLEX

NOKIA

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.

Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

PANASONIC

PEONY

34, 38, 39

PHILCO

PHILIPS

SAMSUNG

SANYO

12, 33, 34, 35

SHARP

SONY

TCL

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Satellite Receiver Multi-

Brand Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your

satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other

manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled.

LCD panel

SET SATELLITE RECEIVER

BRAND CODE

TV/CABLE/SAT

NUMBER

Press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to "CABLE

SAT" and keep pressing the button down until

"SATCBL-_ _" appears. Enter your satellite receiver's

brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press OK.

(Refer to the chart in the left column.)

Press

on the recorder's remote control to turn on

the satellite receiver and try operations (੬ step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the

satellite receiver, you don't have to repeat this step

until you replace your remote control's batteries.

● Some brands of satellite receiver have more than one

code. If the satellite receiver does not function with

one code, try entering another.

OPERATE SATELLITE

RECEIVER

First, press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to

"CABLE SAT". Then press the corresponding button:

TV PR+/–

TV PR +/–, NUMBER keys.

● For some brands of satellite receiver, you must press

after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

● The NUMBER keys may not function with some

satellite receivers.

● To return the remote to video recorder control, press

VHS or DV.

IMPORTANT

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND

CODE

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with

JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not

work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may

have limited function capability.

JVC

AMSTRAD

CANAL +

D-BOX

60, 61, 62, 63, 91

ECHOSTAR

ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)

FINLUX

FORCE

GALAXIS

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

ITT NOKIA

JERROLD

KATHREIN

LUXOR

MASCOM

MASPRO

NOKIA

PACE

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PHONOTREND

RFT

SAGEM

69, 88

64, 65

70, 71

67, 86, 91

66, 84

SALORA

SKYMASTER

TPS

TRIAX

WISI

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On-Screen Display

You can choose whether or not to have various operational

indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

Other

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Functions

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or

ENABLE/DISABLE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is

MODE SET

“ON”, so if you want on-

screen displays, leave the

setting as it is and go to

step 4. If you don’t want

the displays to appear,

press %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

"O.S.D." and press OK

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT

O. S. D.

AUTO

AUTO TIMER

DIRECT REC

POWER SAVE

OFF

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

to set “O.S.D.” to

“OFF”.

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

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

sometimes be disturbed depending on the type of tape being

used.

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

14 15

]

PR. 12 ABCD

21 : 00

PR. 12 ABCD

23 : 59

16BIT

24. 12. 01 – WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

31. 12. 01 – WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

VHS

[

]

[

]

HI FI

NORM

–1 : 23 : 45

0 : 00 : 00

REMAIN 1 : 00

VHS

1– Operation mode indicators

10– VHS/DV indicator

2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP

11– Current day/month/year

3– Sound mode indicator (DV) (੬ pg. 35)

4– Tape direction (VHS)

Time code (DV) (੬ pg. 16)

5– Counter display (VHS)

6– Tape remaining time indicator (VHS) (੬ pg. 19)

7– Audio mode display (੬ pg. 34, 35)

8– Tape position indicator (VHS) (੬ pg. 16)

9– Type of Broadcast (੬ pg. 36)

12– Clock display

13– Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator

(L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)

* When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" (੬ pg. 50), "SAT" appears

instead of "L-2".

14– Timer warning display (੬ pg. 21, 23)

15– Cassette loaded mark

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Power Save Mode

You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is

turned off.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"MODE SET", then press

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

OK or

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT POWER SAVE

MODE

REW

Press %ﬁ to move the

MODE SET

highlight bar (pointer) to

"POWER SAVE", then press

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT

O. S. D.

AUTO TIMER

DIRECT REC

POWER SAVE

AUTO

OK or

to set to "ON".

OFF

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.

● The Just Clock function (੬ pg. 72) does not work while the

Power Save mode is engaged.

● While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture

may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the

recorder.

● Power Save does not work when ...

... the recorder is in the Timer mode.

... the recorder's power is turned off after timer-recording (or

Instant Timer Recording).

... "L-2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" or "SAT" (੬ pg. 50).

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Auto Timer

Auto SP LP Timer

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.

(VHS Deck Only)

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to

record the entire programme, the recorder automatically

switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.

For Example . . .

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

minute tape

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

Approximately 150 minutes

Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode

LP mode

Total 210 minutes

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

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

Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (pointer) to

"MODE SET", then press

MODE SET

ACCESS MAIN MENU

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

OK or

SCREEN

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

Press MENU.

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS VHS MODE SET

SELECT MODE

highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO TIMER", then press

SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the

MODE SET

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS

S-VHS/AUDIO OUT

O. S. D.

AUTO TIMER

DIRECT REC

POWER SAVE

AUTO

MODE SET", then press OK or

OK or

to select either

OFF

"ON" or "OFF".

SELECT MODE

Press %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO SP→LP TIMER",

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

VHS MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

DIGITAL 3R

then press OK or

to select

RETURN TO NORMAL

"ON".

S-VHS

DIGITAL TBC/NR

VIDEO STABILIZER

SCREEN

OFF

Press MENU.

[5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

NOTE:

SCREEN

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).

Press MENU.

NOTES:

Next Function Memory

● 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.

The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do

after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder

is in the Stop mode.

a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .

. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.

b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .

● 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 short non-recorded section at the end of

the tape.

● There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at

the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to

LP mode.

● If you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto

SP→LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its

originally scheduled length, there may be times when the

programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

. . . press REW, then press

within 2 seconds.

c– For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind . . .

. . . press REW, then press EJECT within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

The Automatic Power Off of the Next Function Memory

does not work if the Auto Timer is set to "ON". If the Auto

Timer is set to "ON", the recorder directly goes into the

Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the

button is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Repeat Playback

(VHS Deck Only)

TV/VCR

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape

100 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

REW

PAUSE

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

slowly.

● The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then

stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

Retake (VHS Deck Only)

NOTES:

You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while

you're recording it.

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

● Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP

mode.

End of programme

Beginning of programme

Unnecessary Unnecessary

part

Programme

part

NTSC Playback

(VHS Deck Only)

Recorded part

Go back to end of programme to cut out

unnecessary part

Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can

play back NTSC tapes.

ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

MODE

Press PAUSE during recording.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

LOCATE START POINT

● "NTSC→PAL" appears on the screen for about 5

seconds.

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right (or hold down

REW or FF) and release it when you reach the point

where you want to resume recording.

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place

black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is

not a malfunction on the part of either the video

recorder or the TV.

● The picture may roll up and down. This can be

corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some

TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not

have a V-HOLD control.)

* Your recorder returns to the Record-Pause mode.

RESUME RECORDING

Press PLAY when you wish to resume recording.

● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be

incorrect.

● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the

picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of

colour.

NOTES:

● Retake function does not work during Direct Rec (੬ pg. 11).

● Noise may appear when Retake function is used at the part

that is recorded in EP mode.

● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom

portions of superimposed displays may be cut off

during NTSC playback.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connect the satellite receiver to the video recorder's AV2 (L-2)

IN/DECODER connector, then connect the recorder's AV1 (L-1)

IN/OUT connector to the TV's 21-pin SCART connector.

Connecting To

A Satellite

Receiver

NOTES:

● Set "L-2 SELECT" to "A/V". (੬ pg. 50)

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

mode by pressing NUMBER keys and/or PR so that

"L-2" appears on the display panel.

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

receiver.

21-pin AV input

connector (SCART)

Aerial

Back of TV

Outdoor Unit

Satellite Cable

S-VIDEO IN

connector

Aerial

TV Aerial

connector

cable

AUDIO IN

connector

Satellite Receiver Unit

ANT. IN

VCR

DECODER

ANT. OUT

S OUT

Mains outlet

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

ANTENNA

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

(DV/VHS)

ENTREE

AUDIO

(DV/VHS)

OUT

SORTIE

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

IN/DECODER

AV2 (L-2)

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE/DECODEUR

Back of Recorder

IMPORTANT

When you set "L-2 SELECT" to "SAT" (੬ pg. 50), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if

the recorder is in Timer mode, in Stop mode, recording or turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press

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

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

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

the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video

mode.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to

your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the

soundtrack through the stereo.

Connecting To

A Stereo

System

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

Speaker

Television

Speaker

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

ANTENNA

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

(DV/VHS)

ENTREE

AUDIO

(DV/VHS)

OUT

SORTIE

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

IN/DECODER

AV2 (L-2)

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE/DECODEUR

Back of Recorder

AUDIO OUT

CAUTIONS:

MAKE CONNECTIONS

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with

regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that

you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the

Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge

in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your

video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to

prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded

type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this

can adversely affect the video playback picture.

NOTES:

● When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to

a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

● If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this

recorder can record them independently of the TV set and

play them back through the connected stereo system.

● When listening to sound through the connected stereo

system, turn the TV's volume down completely.

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You can make printouts of video images by connecting the

GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the

DV IN/OUT connector.

Connecting To

MAKE CONNECTIONS

DV IN/OUT connector.

Connect the printer’s DV IN connector to the recorder’s

A Printer

Your recorder

SELECT DECK

Press DV.

● When you use the VHS deck . . .

Press ← beside the DUB button. The dubbing

direction indicator (← VHS) lights.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The image being displayed on the TV screen is output

to the digital printer. Any on-screen displays are not

output.

DV IN/OUT

DV cable

(not provided)

To DV IN

connector

Digital printer

PLAY

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

When you edit from the DV deck to the VHS deck (or from the

VHS deck to the DV deck), you can enter a title to a scene by

connecting a video titler.

Connecting To

A Video Titler

S OUT

MAKE CONNECTIONS

the illustration in the left column.

Connect the recorder and the video titler as shown in

PREPARE PLAYING DECK

Insert a cassette for playback and make the title you

want to display.

● When using the DV deck as the source player, set

"S-VHS/AUDIO OUT" to "DV" (੬ pg. 51).

When using the VHS deck as the source player, set

"S-VHS/AUDIO OUT" to "VHS" (੬ pg. 51).

● For details of making a title, refer to the instruction

manual for the video titler.

AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

PREPARE RECORDING

DECK

Insert a cassette for recording and press DV or VHS for

the recording deck.

S-Video Cable

(not provided)

To set recording deck's input mode, press NUMBER key

"0" and /or PR to select "L-2".

● Set "L-2 SELECT" to "A/V" (੬ pg. 50).

Video Titler

LOCATE START POINT

Press DV or VHS for the playing deck.

Press PLAY to start playback and find the beginning of

the scene you want to edit, then press PAUSE.

PREPARE VIDEO TITLER

Prepare the video titler so that the title can be dis-

played.

VHS

ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE

MODE

Press DV or VHS for the recording deck, then press and

hold PAUSE and press RECORD so that the recording

deck enters its Record-Pause mode.

NUMBER "0"

PLAY

PAUSE

RECORD

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START PLAYBACK

Press DV or VHS for the playing deck, then press PLAY.

START RECORDING

VHS

Press DV or VHS for the recording deck, then press

RECORD at the point from where you want to start

recording.

ENTER TITLE

Enter a title at the point where you want the title to be

displayed.

NOTES:

● For the operation of the video titler, refer to its instruction

manual.

● If the playing deck is left in the Pause mode, it will automati-

cally go into Stop mode after a time for the protection of the

video tape and the video head. The duration of the Pause

mode is 3 minutes for the DV deck and 5 minutes for the VHS

deck.

● If the recording deck is left in the Record-Pause mode, it will

automatically go into Stop mode after a time for the protec-

tion of the video tape and the video head. The duration of the

Record-Pause mode is 3 minutes for the DV deck and 5

minutes for the VHS deck.

PLAY

RECORD

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set

Up function (੬ pg. 8) or Preset Download (੬ pg. 9).

— you have moved to a different area or if a new station

starts broadcasting in your area.

Tuner Set

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset

positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set

automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call

them up by using the PR buttons without going through any

vacant channel.

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL

SET

Move the highlight bar

MAIN MENU

(pointer) to "AUTO CH

MODE SET

%ﬁ

SET" by pressing

press OK or

, then

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

● The Auto Set screen

appears, and remains

on screen while the

recorder searches for

receivable stations. As

Auto Channel Set

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

progresses, the

" mark on the

[MENU] : EXIT

screen moves

from left to right.

Wait until the

Beginning

End

screen as shown in

step 4 appears.

● Auto Channel Set usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes;

the duration varies by area.

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VIEW CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

After "SCAN COMPLETED"

PR CH

PR CH ID

is displayed on the screen

for about 5 seconds, a

Confirmation screen

01 26 BBC1 08

02 33 BBC2 09

––––

03 23 ITV

04 30 CH4

05 37 CH5

looking like the one on the

right appears. The stations

your recorder located

appear on a Confirmation

screen — preset positions

(PR), channels (CH) and

–––– 13

–––– 14

[

]

∞

: EDIT

= [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

station names (ID – ੬ pg. 70). The blueback screen

and the programme currently being broadcast by the

station which is blinking appear alternately for 8

seconds each.

To view the next page, use the

remote control.

ﬁ

@ # button on the

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set

automatically during Auto channel Set.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add

preset positions, enter station names and perform

other operations. Refer to pages 66– 71 for the

procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may,

on occasion, not be stored in order, and the station

names may not be stored correctly.

IMPORTANT

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be

stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set

may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers

are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV

programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the recorder

will record a TV programme of a different station. When

programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system,

be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to

the broadcasting station you wish to record has been

selected (੬ pg. 20, "VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming").

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even

if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases

picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations

which have an unacceptable picture ੬ "Delete A

Channel" on page 67.

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel

Set. If you wish to perform it manually, refer to page 67.

● If, for any reason, you perform Auto Channel Set when the

aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED

-NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 4. When this

happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK;

Auto Channel Set will take place again.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT BAND

ﬁ

Press

to change the

band between CH (regular)

and CC (cable), then

PR CH

ID FINE DECODER

06 CH01 – – – – +/–

OFF

press

[5 ] : SELECT

∞

[

] : CURSOR +=

NUMBER

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel

appear alternately for 8 seconds

each.

INPUT CHANNEL

Press the NUMBER keys to

input the channel number

you want to store.

PR CH

06 CH21 – – – – +/–

ID FINE DECODER

OFF

● To input the registered

station name (ID – ੬

pg. 70), press

until

[0–9] : SELECT

[

] : CURSOR +=

"– – – –" (ID setting)

begins blinking, then

press %ﬁ.

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel

appear alternately for 8 seconds

each.

● For fine tuning

adjustment, press

until "+/–" begins

blinking, then press

%ﬁ. While tuning,

"+" or "–" appears.

● When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "A/V" or "SAT", the

"DECODER" setting cannot be changed (੬ pg. 50).

Storing Channels Manually

ENTER NEW CHANNEL

To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up

(੬ pg. 8), Preset Download (੬ pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set

(੬ pg. 64).

INFORMATION

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

● To change positions, see "Change Station Preset

Position" (੬ pg. 67).

● If you wish to set station names other than the ones

registered in your recorder, ੬ "Set Stations (B)" on

page 69.

ACCESS CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or #. The Confir-

mation screen appears.

SELECT POSITION

ATTENTION

Press

@ # until an

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are

stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer program-

ming with the VIDEO Plus+ system in this state, the

“GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears; set the Guide

Program numbers on this screen. ੬ “ATTENTION –

Regarding Guide Program Number Set” on page 21.

Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (੬ pg. 73).

ﬁ

(Ex.) To store in position 6.

open position in which

you want to store a

channel begins blinking,

then press OK. The Manual

Channel Set screen

appears.

PR CH

PR CH ID

01 26 BBC1 08

02 33 BBC2 09

––––

03 23 ITV

04 30 CH4

05 37 CH5

–––– 13

–––– 14

[

]

∞

: EDIT

= [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel

appear alternately for 8 seconds

each.

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Delete A Channel

Fine-Tuning Channels

Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ @ # until the item you want to delete begins

blinking.

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press %ﬁ @ # until the channel you want to tune begins

blinking.

DELETE CHANNEL

Press

ACCESS MANUAL

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves

up one line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen

appears.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

PERFORM TUNING

Press

until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %ﬁ until

the picture is clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

Change Station Preset

Position

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press %ﬁ @ # until the item you want to move begins

blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and

its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

SELECT NEW POSITION

Press %ﬁ @ # to move the station to the new preset

position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to

position 2, the stations originally in positions

2 and 3 each move down one space.

PR CH

PR CH ID

PR CH

PR CH ID

01 26 BBC1 08

––––

01 26 BBC1 08

02 33 BBC2 09

––––

02 23 ITV

03 30 CH4

03 23 ITV

04 30 CH4

05 37 CH5

04 33 BBC2 11

05 37 CH5

–––– 13

–––– 14

–––– 13

–––– 14

] : MOVE

∞

: MANUAL CH SET

[

] : MOVE =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

%ﬁ

Press

@ # until the item you want begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL

CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice.

SELECT NEW STATION

Press

until the station

name (ID) begins blinking,

%ﬁ

then press

until the

PR CH

ID FINE DECODER

06 CH45 – – – – +/–

OFF

new station’s name (ID)

you want to store begins

blinking.

[5 ] : CHANGE ID

∞

Registered station names

(੬ pg. 70) appear as you

%ﬁ

[

] : CURSOR +=

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

press

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your

recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on

page 66 to access the Confirmation screen and then

perform steps 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on page 68

before continuing.

SELECT STATION NAME

CHARACTER

Press

until the first letter

of the station name begins

blinking.

PR CH

ID FINE DECODER

06 CH45 BBC1 +/–

OFF

[5 ] : A-Z, 0-9

∞

[

] : CURSOR +=

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

%ﬁ

Press

to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,

, +,

(space) ) and stop when the desired character

is indicated, then press

to enter. Enter the remaining

characters the same way (maximum of 4).

After entering all characters, press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● If you make a mistake, press

until the incorrect

character begins blinking. Then enter the correct

%ﬁ

character by pressing

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,

–, , +,

(space) (maximum of 4).

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

TV Station And ID List

STATION NAME

ID*

STATION NAME

ID*

Anglia TV

ARD

ANGL

ARD

ARTE

BBC

SAT

SAT 1

SAT1

SCOT

SC4

ARTE

Scottish TV

SC4

BBC Group

BBC1

BBC2

BBC1

BBC2

BLN1

BLN2

BORD

BR1

SDR

SDR1

SFB1

SFB3

SKY

Berlin 1

Berlin 2

Border TV

Bayern1

Bayern3

BRT1

SFB1

SFB3

SKY

Sky One

Sky Net

Sport

SKY1

SKYN

SPRT

SR1

BR3

BRT1

BRT2

CHLD

CH+

BRT2

SR 1

Children Ch

Canal +

CNN

Super RTL

STV Test

STV 1

STV 2

Suedwest3

SWF 1

Schweiz4

TYNE TEES

Text

SRTL

STVT

STV1

STV2

SWR

SWF1

SWZ4

TEES

TEXT

TF1

CNN

CHNL

CNTR

CH 4

CH 5

DRS

DRTV

DSF

EURN

EURO

EURS

FR1

Channel TV

Central TV

Channel 4

Channel 5

DRS

DR TV

DSF

TF1

Euronews

Eurosports

France1

France2

France3

Granada TV

Grampian TV

Hessen1

Hessen3

HRT

TNT int

TRT int

TSI

TNT

TRT

TSI

TSR

FR2

FR3

TSW

TVE

GRNA

GRMP

HR1

TV Polonia

TVP 1

TVP 2

TVS

TVPA

TVP1

TVP2

TVS

TV2

TV5

TZUR

ULST

VERN

VIVA

VIV2

VOX

VTM

VT4

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

YORK

ZDF

HR3

HRT

TV2

TV5

Tele Zurich

Ulster TV

Veronica

VIVA

VIVA2

VOX

VTM

VT4

West1

West3

YLE 1

YLE 2

Yorkshire TV

ZDF

HTV

ITV Network

Kabelkanal

London

MDR

ITV

KABL

LNDN

MDR

MTV

Nord3

NDR1

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NET2

NRK

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

Network 2

NRK

N-TV

Offener Kanal

ORF1

ORF2

ORF3

N-TV

OKAN

ORF1

ORF2

ORF3

OWL3

PRMI

PR07

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RB1

Zurich 1

3SAT

ZUR1

3SAT

* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the

station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirma-

tion screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the

recorder is tuned to a different station.

OWL 3

Premiere

PR07

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RB1

RB3

Rikisutvarpid-S

RTBF 1

RTBF 2

RTE 1

RKPS

RTB1

RTB2

RTE1

RTL

RTL2

RTP

RTL

RTL 2

RTP

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For customers in the U.K.

TV Station Channel Number Guide

Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC

and ITV.

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

London & South-East

North-West

Bluebell Hill ......................... 40

Crystal Palace....................... 26

Dover ................................... 50

Heathfield ............................ 49

Oxford ................................. 57

—

Caldbeck .............................. 30

Winter Hill ........................... 55

North-East

Bilsdale West Moor .............. 33

Chatton ................................ 39

Pontop Pike .......................... 58

—

South-West

Beacon Hill .......................... 57

Caradon Hill ........................ 22

Huntshaw Cross ................... 55

Redruth ................................ 51

Stockland Hill ...................... 33

Channel Islands

—

Scotland

Angus ................................... 57

Black Hill ............................. 40

Sandale ................................ 22

Caldbeck .............................. —

Creigkelly ............................. 31

Darvel .................................. 33

Durris ................................... 22

Eitshal .................................. 33

Keelylang Hill ...................... 40

Knock More ......................... 33

Rosemarkie .......................... 39

Rumster Forest...................... 31

Selkirk .................................. 55

—

Fremont Point....................... 51

—

South

Hannington .......................... 39

Midhurst............................... 61

Rowridge.............................. 31

—

West

Mendip ................................ 58

Wales

East

Blaenplwyf ........................... 31

Carmel ................................. 57

Llanddona ............................ 57

Moel-y-Parc ......................... 52

Presely ................................. 46

Wenvoe................................ 44

—

Sandy Heath......................... 31

Sudbury................................ 51

Tacolneston .......................... 62

Midlands

Ridge Hill ............................. 22

Sutton Coldfield ................... 46

The Wrekin .......................... 26

Waltham .............................. 58

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain .............. 22

Divis .................................... 31

Limavady ............................. 55

—

North

Belmont ............................... 22

Emley Moor.......................... 44

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 8), Preset Download

(੬ pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 64), without ever

having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in

clock is also set automatically.

Clock Set

Perform the following steps only if —

— Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by

Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.

— the recorder's memory backup has expired.

— you want to change Just Clock setting (੬ "Just Clock" in

the left column).

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by

pressing %ﬁ, then press OK or #. The Clock Set screen

appears.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

GUIDE PROG SET

SAT CONTROL SET

TIME

0: 00

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV PR.

DATE

YEAR

01 . 01

[5 ] =

∞

[5 ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE AND TIME

Press %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or #. The "date"

display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to

set the date and year.

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping

through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by

reading data from a PDC signal.

● When you set the time, press and hold %ﬁ to

change the time by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold %ﬁ to

change the date by 15 days.

The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the

Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK

until the Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press %ﬁ

to change the setting.

SET JUST CLOCK

The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing

IMPORTANT: If you turn the Just Clock function off, the

accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be im-

paired, which could adversely affect timer recording.

%ﬁ, then press OK or

● For the Just clock function, ੬ "Just Clock" on the left.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as

you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

NOTES:

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET

● Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in

clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

● Just Clock is not effective when . . .

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and

adjustment data from preset position 1. Press %ﬁ to set

the preset position to the number representing the

station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2,

– the recorder’s power is on.

– the recorder is in the Timer mode.

etc.), then press OK or

– a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

● If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automati-

cally adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

● Just Clock may not function properly in poor reception

conditions.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

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VIDEO Plus+^®System Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 8), Preset Download (੬ pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 64) sets the Guide Program Numbers

automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.

● When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received

on your recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has

taken place.

— Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.

● When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system.

— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU

ENTER RECEIVING PRESET

POSITION NUMBER

SCREEN

Press MENU.

Press the NUMBER key "0"

to select "TV PROG" or

GUIDE PROG SET

"SAT". Then press

ﬁ

input the number of the

preset position on which

the Guide Program

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

CH4

ACCESS INITIAL SET

number's broadcast is

received by the recorder or

the satellite receiver. Then

SCREEN

[5 ] =

[0] : SAT

∞

Press

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

ﬁ

[MENU] : EXIT

"INITIAL SET", then press OK or

press OK or

(Ex.) If CH4 is received on

preset position 4.

● To timer-record a

satellite programme with

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET

the VIDEO Plus+ system, you need

to install the provided Satellite Controller and

perform the procedure described in "Satellite

Receiver Control Setting" (੬ pg. 12).

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

SCREEN

Press

to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE

ﬁ

PROG SET", then press OK or

RETURN TO NORMAL

ENTER GUIDE PROG

SCREEN

NUMBER

Press MENU.

Press

to enter the

ﬁ

GUIDE PROG SET

Guide Program number for

the desired station as shown

in the TV listings. Then

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

press OK or

Guide Program Number

[5 ] =

[0] : SAT

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the

assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for

VIDEO Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers

can be found in most TV listings.

(Ex.) When inputting the

Guide Program

number 4 for CH4.

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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Questions And Answers

PLAYBACK

TIMER RECORDING

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there

during playback or search?

a problem?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording

in progress.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

still mode?

A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes (VHS deck)

or 3 minutes (DV deck) to protect the heads.

Q. Can I programme 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.

Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal

playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be

concerned about this?

A. No, it is normal.

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 shuts off automatically after

5 minutes (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck) to

protect the heads.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?

A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the

beginning or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is

ejected.

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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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct 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

recorder.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is discon-

nected.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

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 ‰ 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

● " " is displayed on the display

panel.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the " " indicator

off.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-

forward.

● The tape is already fully rewound or

fast-forwarded.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The playback picture does not

appear while the tape is running.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The TV receiver is not set to the AV

mode.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the TV to its AV mode.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

● This is normal.

3. Noise appears during normal

playback (VHS deck).

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 30)

4. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

clear or "USE CLEANING

● The video heads may be dirty.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Use a JVC dry cleaning cassette

(TCL-2U for the VHS deck/

M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) or

consult your JVC dealer.

CASSETTE" message appears on the

screen.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

soundtrack (VHS deck).

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

(੬ pg. 30)

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

● VHS deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its Record

Safety tab removed.

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive

tape, reseal the slot where the tab was

removed.

● DV deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its erase

protection switch set to "SAVE".

Insert a cassette, or set the erase

protection switch to "REC".

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

● "L-1", "L-2", "F-1" or "SAT" has been

Set to the desired channel.

selected as 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", "L-2" or "F-1".

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RECORDING

SYMPTOM

4. Camcorder recording is not

possible.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Confirm that the camcorder is

properly connected.

Set the input mode to "L-1", "L-2" or

"F-1".

5. Audio dubbing is not possible.

● "SOUND MODE" on the DV Mode

Set Menu had been set to "16BIT" at

the original recording.

Set "SOUND MODE" to "12BIT" at

the original recording (੬ pg. 35).

● The tape speed had been set to LP

(DV cassette) or EP (VHS/S-VHS

cassette) at the original recording.

Set the tape speed to SP (DV cassette)

or SP/LP (VHS/S-VHS cassette) at the

original recording.

6. Monitoring the audio-dubbed

sound is not possible during audio

dubbing using the DV deck.

● This is normal.

Monitor the sound using the

connected devices.

7. The programmed memory of

Random Assemble Editing is

disappeared.

● The memory backup time has

expired.

Perform Random Assemble Editing

again.

8. When performing Tape Dubbing,

the beginning of the dubbing start

point is not dubbed.

● This is normal.

9. When starting Tape Dubbing, the

recorder stops dubbing after a few

seconds and ejects both the VHS

and Mini DV tapes.

● The NTSC tape is played back on

the VHS deck.

Dubbing from the NTSC tape to the

Mini DV tape is not possible.

10.When starting Normal Dubbing,

the recorder stops dubbing after a

few seconds.

● The NTSC tape is played back on

the VHS deck.

Dubbing from the NTSC tape to the

Mini DV tape is not possible.

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 ‰ and confirm that "‰" is

displayed on the display panel.

Set the channel position other than

"F-1" before engaging to Timer-

Standby mode.

● Timer Recording may not work

when the recorder’s input mode is

set to "F-1" for recording on the DV

deck, because the recorder is

waiting for the signals through DV

IN/OUT (i.Link) connector.

● Timer recording is in progress.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

Timer programming can’t be

performed while a timer recording is

in progress. Wait until it finishes.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

3. "‰" and "]" on the display panel

VHS deck

won’t stop blinking.

Load a cassette with the Record

Safety tab intact, or cover the hole

using adhesive tape.

DV deck

Load a cassette with the erase

protection switch set to "REC".

● VHS deck

The loaded cassette has had its

Record Safety tab removed.

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.

● DV deck

The loaded cassette has had its erase

protection switch set to "SAVE".

Remove the cassette and set the erase

protection switch to "REC".

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TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Check the programmed data and re-

program as necessary, then press ‰

again.

5. "‰" blinks for 10 seconds and the

● ‰ has been pressed when there are

no programs in memory, or the timer

record information has been

Timer mode is disengaged.

programmed incorrectly.

6. The cassette is automatically

ejected, the power shuts off and

"‰" and "]" won’t stop blinking.

● The end of the tape was reached

during timer recording.

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. The VIDEO Plus+ system does not

timer-record properly.

● The recorder’s channel positions

have been set incorrectly.

Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"

and re-perform the procedure

(੬ pg. 73).