JVC VCR LPT0768 001B User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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INS TRUCTIONS

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safety first

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 con-

tainers 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.

ATTENTION

TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or

change the screen to a blue back display.

ON PLACING THE RECORDER:

Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields. Do not place this appliance on top of the

recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble, heat above 100˚C or incinerate.

Replace battery with CR2032. Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) or Maxell is recommended.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

■ Dispose of used battery promptly.

■ Keep away from children.

■ Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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■ Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS

recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “S-VHS”.

By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play black with S-VHS picture quality on

VHS cassettes with this recorder.

■ VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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safety first

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

equipment.

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

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

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

need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the require-

ments 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.

Overheating 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

instructions.

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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Contents

Diagrams of Equipment ................................6

Equipment Key ............................................. 7

Welcome to JVC ............................................8

Three-Step Quick Start............................... 10

Basic Features ............................................ 13

Advanced Features ..................................... 27

Subsidiary Information .............................. 53

List of Terms .............................................. 57

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diagrams of equipment

S-VHS

VCR

SAT

6 7

front panel

– –:– –

ENTREE

ANT. IN

AUDIO

(

)

SORTIE

OUT

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L-2

L-1

AUDIO

010

VPS/PDC

0000

*DECODER function is not available in the UK.

30 SEC

rear panel

7 6 5

S-VHS

VCR

ENTER

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display

remote control

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equipment key

Diagram Key

REMOTE CONTROL

TV STANDBY/ON o

Button turns TV on/off.

TV/VCR Button switches

connected TV’s mode between

TV and AV.

FRONT PANEL

STANDBY/ON o Button

RF. OUT Connector enables

19 Number Keys are used in

preset position selection and

the VIDEO Plus+ Timer

Programming.

20 DATE + / – Button inputs

date of programme for timer

recording

21 DAILY Button enables

timer recording of daily

serials.

22 WEEKLY Button enables

timer recording of weekly

serials.

23 AUX Button selects VCR’s

auxiliary input mode.

24 c Button engages timer-

standby mode.

25 Auto Tracking Button

enables/disables auto

tracking mode during

playback.

connection to aerial terminal

of TV receiver.

turns VCR on/off (loading a

cassette also turns power on).

VCR DISPLAY PANEL

Cassette Loading Slot is

where cassette is inserted;

door closes.

Indicator blinks after

input terminal.

START + / – Button

Button switches TV

timer-recording and shows

how many programmes have

been timer-recorded.

PR+/- Button selects a

preset position.

Display Panel provides

accesses Regular Program

screen; inputs programme

Start Time.

Play Indicator lights up

clear view of various displays

and indicators.

during playback; blinks during

Repeat Playback or when

using Next Function Memory

for playback.

STOP + / – Button inputs

programme Stop Time.

PDC Button enables/

disables PDC recording.

VPS (Video Programme

Infrared Beam Receiving

Window is where Remote

Control should be aimed when

in use.

Record Indicator lights up

during recording; blinks

during Instant Timer

Recording.

< Button rewinds

System) recording is not currently

available in the U.K. and not

possible with this VCR.

the tape; initiates high-speed

reverse search.

Channel Display shows

preset position where the

station currently being

received is stored.

> Button fast-

x Button cancels timer-

programme.

0000 Button resets

forwards tape; initiates high-

speed forward search.

/ Button selects tape

speed.

Mode shows external input

mode selected (L-1 or L-2)

Clock Display shows

current time.

T Button starts regular

counter on the on-screen

display to ‘0:00:00’.

recording (press once), Instant

Timer Recording (press twice);

sets duration of ITR.

26 3 Button

initiates a 30-second period of

fast-motion playback.

27 . Button — same as

button on VCR.

28 > Button — same as

button on VCR.

29 | Button — same as

PROG Button accesses

Timer Programming Set

screen.

Preset Position* (or Mode)

and Clock Display appear

alternately when b is

pressed.

| Button stops tape

temporarily during recording;

stops tape temporarily during

playback; plays back frame by

frame with each additional

press.

C Button accesses

Program screens/displays to

check the programme that you

have programmed (next

programme’s information

screen appears each time

button is pressed).

10 < Button — same as

button on VCR.

11 T Button starts regular

recording (press . the same

time).

12 S Button stops tape.

13 TV PR +/– Buttons select

the connected JVC TV's

channel.

14 rButton

‘reviews’ timer-recorded

programme.

Preset Position (or Mode) is

not displayed during playback.

Indicator lights up

button on VCR.

SATc Button enables/

Buttons are used

during Auto Satelite

disables the Auto Satellite

Programme Recording mode.

¹⁰§ Button stops tape;

ejects tape during Stop mode.

11 . Button plays back tape;

cancels Pause, Still, Slow,

Search modes.

for selection in on-screen

menus.

PR + / – Buttons select a

preset position.

Programme Recording

standby model; blinks when

Auto Satelite Programme

Recording in progress.

31 TV

+/– Buttons control

c Indicator lights when

volume of connected JVC TV.

32 D E Buttons initiate

functions such as Index

Search, variable-speed search,

frame by frame playback.

the c button has been

pressed to engage Timer

mode.

REAR PANEL

VCR Indicator lights when

Mains Power Cord

supplies power to VCR.

ANT. IN Connector

enables connection of aerial.

L-2 IN/DECODER

the VCR is in the video mode.

At this point, the TV

automatically enters AV mode.

Button enters

selections made in on-screen

menus.

Button — Shows

current VCR status on the TV

screen if O.S.D is set to ON.

S-VHS Indicator lights

Button accesses

when a cassette marked

S-VHS is inserted with S-VHS

mode set to ‘ON’, when an

S-VHS-recorded tape or

S-VHS ET-recorded tape is

played back, or when S-VHS

ET mode is engaged.

Connector enables connection

of satellite receiver or second

recorder.

Menu screen.

16 STANDBY/ON o Button

— same as button on VCR.

17 AUDIO Button changes

output sound mode.

18 b(Display) Button

switches display between

clock time and Preset

* DECODER function is not available in the

UK.

L-1 IN/OUT Connector

enables AV connection to TV

or second VCR.

AUDIO OUT (L/R)

Position* (or Mode).

Preset Position (or Mode) is not

displayed during playback.

Connectors enable connection

of audio cassette recorder, TV

or second VCR for dubbing.

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welcome to jvc

before you start

Please read the SAFETY

FIRST on pages 2–4

it tells you about some

safety points

Welcome to JVC

Thank you for choosing JVC.

Refer to the diagrams on

pages 6–7 when reading

through these

We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy-

ment from your new unit.

instructions

Refer to the List of

Terms on page 57 if you

need an explanation for

any terms in this manual

In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor-

mance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They

will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.

remote control

The Remote Control can

operate most of your

VCR’s functions, as well

as basic functions of JVC

TV sets. (see page 7)

Getting Everything Ready

check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface.

Check that you have the items shown below.

When inserting the

lithium battery -CR

2032-, be sure to insert

in the correct directions

as indicated below.

S-VHS

VCR

SAT

Release

tab

Video Cassette Recorder

To open the battery

compartment, press the

release tab and

–

–:–

–

AUDIO

carefully, pull the

compartment out.

VPS/PDC

0000

RF Cable

Depending on the type

of JVC TV. Some or all

functions cannot be

operated using the

Remote Control.

30 SEC

If the Remote Control

doesn’t work properly,

remove it’s battery,

replace the battery and

then try again.again.

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VCR/TV

Infrared Remote

Control Unit

Lithium Battery -CR 2032-

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welcome to jvc

GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)

connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using

the TV Aerial Cable, the RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided).

RF Cable

(provided)

TV Aerial

Cable

(not

provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

scart and rf

SCART is a

recommended option

because its use

improves the quality of

the picture.

Mains Power

Cord

If connecting to a stereo

TV you will need a

SCART cable.

There are several types

of SCART cables, fully-

wired and others.

ENTREE

ANT. IN

SORTIE

OUT

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L-2

L-1

AUDIO

010

Back of VCR

*DECODER function is not available in the UK.

Mains Outlet

If you use a SCART

cable, you must also

connect the RF cable.

You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next

page.

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10 three-step quick start

Three-Step Quick Start

Auto Setup

START AUTO SETUP

Press the o button. If ‘Auto’ appears on the display panel, press OK (or E).

before you start

Check that the VCR is

turned off and no

cassette is inserted

what will happen? The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the

word ‘Auto’. Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control.

The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner

Load the battery into the

Remote Control

S-VHS

VCR

channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned

Guide Program numbers and the video channel.

This only happens the first time that the VCR is

turned on.

Refer to the Remote

Control diagram

on pages 6–7

Auto Setup is running: don’t

touch any buttons

rf and scart connection If you have chosen to

connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable

and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) and the

TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV manual), you

will see the following information displayed on

your TV screen:

Unless indicated

otherwise, use the

buttons on the Remote

Control

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU]: EXIT

Check that the

connection is completed

Your TV screen during Auto Setup if SCART is used

Turn on the TV

SELECT THE VIDEO CHANNEL

When Auto Setup has finished, you will see the following display panel on your VCR:

rf cable only If you have only used the RF

S-VHS

VCR

Cable to connect the VCR to the TV, you will

see this display. The number is the channel on

the TV that the Auto Setup has chosen to be the

video channel. In the example, we have

presumed that channel 52 is vacant and have set the VCR to 52:

ENTER

Now tune the TV set to channel 52 (refer to TV manual if

necessary); you should see two vertical white bars appear

on the TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not

clear, choose another vacant channel pressing PR +/-- on

the Remote Control and try again. If you cannot obtain

the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69,

consult your local JVC dealer.

– –:– –

S-VHS

VCR

rf and scart connection If you have chosen

to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF

Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided),

you need to press the PR -- on the Remote

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

VPS/PDC

0000

Control until the figure reads ‘– –’. This is because you will use the TV in AV mode

to view video pictures and therefore do not need a dedicated video channel.

30 SEC

FINISH AUTO SETUP

Press

and move on to Step 2 to check the results.

ENTER

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VCR/TV

oops! If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Auto

Setup, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Auto Setup.

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three step quick start 11

Check the Results

When Auto Setup finishes, you will see one of the three following examples on

the VCR display panel:

The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully

Go straight to Step 3 (20:00 used as example only).

The Preset Positions have been set successfully but the Clock has not

Perform Clock Set on page 51.

Go to Step 3.

Neither the Preset Positions or the Clock have been set successfully

Make sure the cables are connected properly to the VCR and turn

the VCR off and then on again. Try Auto Set Up again.

Finish Off

Select the Video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations

have been stored in the VCR’s memory by using the

and

buttons.

If station names (ID — ੬ pg. 49) have also been stored in the VCR’s memory, the

station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5

seconds each time you select a different channel via the VCR.

The VCR is now set up. You can now use it to play and record.

IMPORTANT

•

re-running setup Auto Setup may not behave as described if it has already

been run on the VCR. This is because some of the information gathered on the

first Auto Setup- is retained in memory and that part of the process may be

skipped by the VCR.

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

VPS/PDC

0000

30 SEC

•

bad reception In certain reception conditions, station names may not be

stored correctly, and Guide Program Numbers may not be set properly. If this

happens, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+

system, the VCR 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. 21, VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming).

duplicate stations You may be able to receive the same station from two

different transmitters in which case Auto Setup will detect and store both. It is

normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the other; to

delete those stations which have a poor picture ੬ Delete A Channel on page 47.

manual station setting If any of the above problems occur, refer to

pages 47 – 48 to input station names (੬ Change Station Name). You can also

change station preset positions (੬ Change Station Preset Position).

rf connections In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not

be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the VCR’s

power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. (੬ pg. 44, Video Channel Set)

ENTER

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VCR/TV

•

IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC

CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000

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12 three-step quick start

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Basic

Features

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

Playback Features ...................................... 16

Recording ................................................... 18

VIDEO Plus+^®Timer Programming ............ 21

Express Timer Programming ...................... 24

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14 basic features

Playback

Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual

information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen

just like a broadcast programme.

Load a Video Cassette

Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is

facing away from the VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below;

don’t use too much force. If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the

cassette, the power will come on automatically.

before you start

Turn the TV on

Tune the TV to your

Video Channel or to its

AV mode

The counter on the TV screen will reset to read

‘0:00:00’. If the record safety tab on the video

S-VHS

VCR

SAT

cassette has been removed, playback begins

automatically.

ntsc tapes

If an NTSC tape is

played, ‘NTSCaPAL’

appears on screen for

about 5 seconds

Play

Some TVs will shrink

the picture and place

black bars at the top and

bottom of the screen.

This is not a malfunction

but you may lose some

on-screen information

If the cassette that you inserted does not start playing automatically, press the .

button on the VCR or the Remote Control. ‘bESt’ appears blinking in the display

panel during automatic tracking (੬ pg. 28).

Stop & Eject

The picture may roll up

or down. Correct this by

adjusting the vertical

hold on the TV set

stop Press the § button on the VCR or the S button on the Remote

Control once to stop playback.

eject Press the § button on the VCR a second time to eject the cassette

from the VCR. The cassette will take about 6 seconds to appear once the §

button has been pressed.

The counter and tape

remaining times will be

incorrect

NOTE: You can also eject the cassette while the VCR is turned off.

The picture will be

distorted during search,

still or frame-by-frame

playback

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basic features 15

Rewind and Fast Forward

During Stop Mode:

rewind Press the < button on the VCR or on the Remote Control.

fast forward Press the > button on the VCR on the Remote Control.

Video Heads Cleaning

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

•

in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.

in a dusty environment.

flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes.

continuous usage for a long time.

Use a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2 — in the following cases:

•

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

The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

‘USE CLEANING CASSETTE’ appears on the screen (only with ‘O.S.D.’

set to ‘ON’ (੬ pg. 40).

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16 basic features

Playback Features

Pause During Playback

Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Control.

• If the paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the

button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady.

• Press . to resume playback.

Single Frame Movement

You can move backward or forward from the still picture in one of two ways:

method one Press the | button on the Remote Control. Each time the |

button is pressed, the frame will move forward one frame.

method two Press D or E on the VCR or the Remote Control. Each time

one of these buttons is pressed, the frame will advance or move back one frame.

• Press . to resume playback.

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basic features 17

Slow Motion

This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can

make it do this in one of two ways:

method one During still picture, press and hold | on the VCR or the Remote

Control for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release | again to return to still

picture.

method two During still picture, press and hold the D or E button on

the Remote Control. The picture will return to still when you release the button.

• If the slow motion picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the

button until the picture is steady.

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

• Press . to resume playback.

VPS/PDC

0000

30 SEC

Variable Speed Search

ENTER

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VCR/TV

During playback, press the D or E button on the Remote Control. The

more times that you press either button, the faster the rate of search. To decrease

the speed of search, press the button for the opposite direction.

• Press . to resume playback.

Picture Search

You can perform picture search in either direction. During playback or still

picture, press the > on the Remote Control for forward picture search, or

the < button for reverse picture search. Each time you press <or

>, the search speed changes between low-speed and high-speed.

• Press . to resume playback.

NOTES:

In the search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback mode

• The picture will be distorted

• The noise bars will appear

• There will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape.

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18 basic features

Recording

TV signals being received by the recorder’s built in tuner can be recorded

onto a video tape. You can ‘capture’ a TV programme using your VCR.

Choose a Programme

before you start

Press

or the number keys on the Remote Control to select the

channel that you wish to record.

Turn the TV on

Tune the TV to your

Video Channel or to its

AV mode

SettheTapeSpeed

Press /. The current setting for the tape speed appears on the on-screen

display or the VCR display panel for about 5 seconds. Press /again to

change the setting while tape speed is displayed. You can choose Standard Play

(SP) or Long Play (LP). The picture quality on LP recordings will not be as high

as on SP recordings, but the tape will last longer.

Choose a blank

cassette which has the

record safety tab still in

place

Record

Safety Tab

Start Recording

There are two ways to start recording:

Load the cassette into

the VCR (see page 14)

method one Press and hold T and then press . on the Remote Control.

method two Press T on the VCR.

Pause and Resume During Recording

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

VPS/PDC

0000

On either the VCR or the Remote Control, press | to temporarily stop recording

and press . to resume. You cannot change the preset position on the VCR while

it is recording but you can while it is paused (see Choose a Programme at the top

of this page).

30 SEC

ENTER

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VCR/TV

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basic features 19

Notes on Recording

When using both the RF and SCART connections, you can switch between TV

and VCR by pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.

– –:– –

If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and

“,” on the display panel blink. Press S/0on the VCR to eject the tape or press

1 to rewind the tape.

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

VPS/PDC

0000

30 SEC

DisplayTapeRemainingTime

ENTER

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VCR/TV

Press the bbutton so that the tape remaining time is shown on the TV

screen with ‘REMAIN’ indication. The on-screen information will disappear

after about 5 seconds.

0000

non-standard tapes Sometimes, a tape will not conform to the standards

accepted by this VCR. In such cases the tape remaining time may not appear

immediately, be incorrect or simply show as ‘– – : – –’.

Change Display Information

By pressing the bbutton repeatedly, you can change the display on the VCR

between the clock time and the preset position. The preset position cannot be

shown during playback.

Resetting the Counter

Press the bbutton so that the counter display appears on the TV screen.

While the display is shown, press the 0000 button. You can reset the counter to

‘0:00:00’ before starting playback or recording.

Record a Programme While Watching Another

Once you have started recording all you need to do is use the controls on your

TV set to tune to a different programme. The programme set using the PR + / –

on the Remote Control is the one which will be recorded.

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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 VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired.

Instant Timer Recording

This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute incre-

ments.

start recording Press T on the VCR once. If left in this state, the VCR will

keep recording until the tape runs out.

engage instant timer recording Press T again and the display panel will

show a flashing Record indicator (U) and ‘0:30’. This means that the VCR will

record for 30 minutes on the programme already selected and then stop auto-

matically.

increase time Each time T is pressed, the time limit is increased by 30 min-

utes to a maximum of 6 hours.

This function only works with the T button on the VCR, not the Remote

Control.

If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and

“,” on the display panel blink. Press S/0 on the VCR to eject the tape or press

1 to rewind the tape.

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VIDEO Plus +^®

Timer Programming

The VIDEO Plus+ system uses the code numbers – called PlusCode numbers

– printed after each programme in your TV listings guide. These are a kind of

shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR

to record the correct programme, channel and time.

before you start

Make sure that the

VCR’s clock is set

correctly

Insert a cassette with

the safety tab in place

Get to the VIDEO Plus + Screen

Turn on the TV and

select the Video channel

or the AV Mode

Press p. Press 1 to place the pointer next

to “VIDEO PLUS+”, then press OK or .. The

PLUSCODE NO. screen appears.

PLUSCODE NO.

[0–9] a VIDEO PLUS+ PROG

[PROG] : EXIT

Enter the PlusCode Number

Press the number keys on the Remote Control to

enter the PlusCode number of the programme you

wish to record. If you make a mistake, press x to

delete the incorrect number and then enter the

correct one.

PLUSCODE NO.

5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4

[0–9] a k

[x]: DELETE

[PROG]: EXIT

0000

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

VPS/PDC

0000

30 SEC

ENTER

LP00000-000

VCR/TV

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Check the Results

VPS/PDC

Press

appears.

. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen

-P2-

PLUSCODE NO.

56781234

STOP

22:00

START

21:00

DATE

25.12

-P1-

Make sure that the preset number displayed is the

one that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrong

programme will be recorded.

VPS/PDC OFF

TV PROG

BBC1

k: OK

errors If the PlusCode number you entered is

invalid, ERROR appears on the TV screen.

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

VPS/PDC

0000

set channel position number Make sure the channel position you wish to

record is displayed. If “TV PROG” displays “– –”, set the Channel Position number

30 SEC

correctly. Press

button to input the channel position number on

(or E).

which your recorder receives the station. Then press

ENTER

set tape speed You can change the tape speed between Standard Play (SP)

LP00000-000

VCR/TV

and Long Play (LP) by pressing /.

set pdc mode Press PDC (number key 7) to change between ON and OFF.

Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a service designed to ensure that timer

recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast. If you set PDC

to ON, your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal

transmitted by the broadcaster. This means that if an advertised programme is

delayed, your VCR will still record it properly.

ENTER

change stop time Press STOP + / – (number key 2 and 5). You can

compensate for anticipated changes in schedule using this method.

serial recording To set the VCR to record the same programme on a daily

(Monday-Friday) or weekly basis, press DAILY (number key 8) or WEEKLY

(number key 9) to turn the function on. Pressing the same key again turns the

function off. You will see your selection appear on the TV screen.

capacity You can set this VCR to timer record up to eight programmes. If you

try to enter a ninth, PROGRAM FULL appears on the screen.

satellite receiver users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the

VIDEO Plus+ system:

• You cannot set PDC to ON.

• You cannot timer-record the satellite broadcast received on the channel

position ‘0’ by the satellite receiver.

• Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

Return to Normal Screen

Press p or

. PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for

about 5 seconds, then the normal TV screen appears.

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Engage Timer Mode

You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no

recording will take place. c will appear on the display panel. Make sure that the

VCR turns off automatically. To disengage the Timer Mode, press c again.

If a video tape with the safety tab removed is loaded, c, Play indicator (,) and

Record indicator (U) will flash. Insert another tape with the safety tab in place to

record!

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

VPS/PDC

0000

If no video tape is loaded, c indicator will flash. Insert a tape to record!

30 SEC

If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the recording stops and “c”,

“U” and “,” on the display panel blink. Press c to disengage timer, then press

S/0 on the VCR to eject the tape or press othen press < to rewind the

tape.

ENTER

LP00000-000

VCR/TV

0000

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Express Timer

Programming

If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wish to

record, follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record.

before you start

Make sure that the

VCR’s clock is set

correctly

Get to the Timer Programming Set Screen

Press p. You will see the following TV screen

Insert a cassette with

the safety tab in place

information.

VIDEO PLUS+

EXPRESS PROGRAMING

Turn on the TV and

select the Video channel

or the AV Mode

[1] a k

[PROG]: EXIT

VPS/PDC

Get to the Programme Screen

Press 1 to place the pointer (highlighted bar) next to “EXPRESS

PROGRAMING”, then press OK or ..

VPS/PDC

Enter Programme Details

set start time Use the START + / – buttons

(number keys 1 and/or 4) to enter the start time.

– P1 –

START

21:00

STOP

- -:- -

DATE

- -.- -

VPS/PDC OFF

TV PROG

- -

set stop time Use the STOP + / – buttons

(number keys 2 and/or 5) to enter the stop time.

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

VPS/PDC

0000

[+/–] a k

[PROG]: EXIT

30 SEC

set date Use the DATE + / – buttons (number

keys 3 and/or 6) to adjust the date (current date

will automatically appear).

ENTER

LP00000-000

set programme Use the PR + / – buttons to enter

VCR/TV

the programme required.

set tape speed You can change the tape speed between Standard Play (SP)

and Long Play (LP) by pressing /.

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set pdc mode Press PDC (number key 7) to change between ON and OFF.

Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is a service designed to ensure that timer

recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast. If you set PDC

to ON, your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal

transmitted by the broadcaster. This means that if an advertised programme is

delayed, your VCR will still record it properly.

satellite receiver users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express

Timer Programming:

• You cannot set PDC to ON.

• You cannot timer-record the satellite broadcast received on the channel

position ‘0’ by the satellite receiver.

• Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

For memory capacity and Serial Recording, see VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming

on page 22.

Return to Normal Screen

Press p or

about 5 seconds, then the normal TV screen appears.

. PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for

0000

Engage Timer Mode

You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing c otherwise no

recording will take place. c will appear on the display panel. To disengage the

Timer Mode, press c again.

If a video tape with the safety tab removed is loaded, c, Play indicator (,) and

Record indicator (U) will flash. Insert another tape with the safety tab in place to

record!

AUDIO

–

–:–

–

If no video tape is loaded, c indicator will flash. Insert a tape to record!

VPS/PDC

0000

30 SEC

If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the recording stops and “c”,

“U” and “,” on the display panel blink. Press c to disengage timer, then press

S/0 on the VCR to eject the tape or press othen press < to rewind the

tape.

ENTER

LP00000-000

VCR/TV

ENTER

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Check, Cancel & Change Programmes

Press c, then press o to disengage the timer

mode.

START STOP

DATE

24.12

25.12

8:00

10:00

11:30

10:00

10:45

13:00

review the programmes Press C. The TV

screen will display a list of the programmes set for

timer recording (screen A).

[

]: NEXT

Pressing C again will cycle through each of the

entries in the VCR’s memory (screen B).

Screen A

cancel a programme Press x to cancel a

programme.

– P1 –

change a programme Use START + / –

(number keys 1 and 4), STOP + / – (number keys 2

and 5), DATE + / – (number keys 3 and 6), PR + / –

, /, DAILY (number key 8), WEEKLY (number

key 9) and PDC (number key 7) buttons as

necessary.

START

8:00

DATE

24.12

STOP

10:00

VPS/PDC OFF

TV PROG

ITV

[

]: NEXT

return to normal screen Press C as many

times as necessary.

Screen B

return to timer mode If there are still

programmes to be recorded, press c.

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Advanced

Features

Picture Quality .......................................... 28

Recording According To Tape Type.............. 30

The B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................... 32

Sound Modes ............................................ 33

Finding Specific Scenes ............................ 34

Auto Satellite Program Recording ............. 35

Editing ....................................................... 37

Other Functions ......................................... 41

Connection to a Stereo System .................. 44

Video Channel Set ..................................... 45

Tuner Set ................................................... 46

Clock Set ................................................... 52

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Picture Quality

Manual Tracking

Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This will

be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the

tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old

or worn tape, it may be necessary to manually adjust the track-

ing in order to get the best picture. If automatic tracking fails, you will notice noise bars appear-

ing across the picture; you can correct this by manually overriding the tracking using the follow-

ing steps.

override automatic tracking During playback, press / on the Remote Control to

engage manual tracking.

–

adjust tracking manually Use the PR or buttons to adjust the tracking manually.

NOTES:

• Press / again to re-engage automatic tracking.

• When a new tape is inserted, the VCR returns to automatic tracking.

Video Stabilizer

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable

recordings made on another VCR. The default setting is OFF.

get to the mode set screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the

and

buttons and press

(or E).

select video stabilizer mode Move the highlight bar to

MODE SET

VIDEO STABILIZER using the

and

buttons. Press

(or

VIDEO STABILIZER

S-VHS

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF

E) to set to ON.

return to normal screen Press

[1] a k

NOTES:

[MENU]: EXIT

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

to OFF.

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

recording and during special effects playback.

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

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

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Picture Control

This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of

tape or use of this VCR. The default setting is AUTO.

get to the mode set screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the

and

buttons and press

(or E).

select picture control mode Move the highlight bar to PICTURE CONTROL using the

and

buttons. Press

(or E) to select the desired mode:

•

AUTO (NORM) Provides optimised picture benefits of

B.E.S.T. Picture System. When B.E.S.T. is OFF, PICTURE

CONTROL switches automatically from AUTO to NORM.

EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing (re-

cording or playback).

MODE SET

S-VHS ET

B.E.S.T.

OFF

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

AUTO

OFF

•

O.S.D.

AUTO SP a LP TIMER

POWER SAVE

OFF

SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed

tapes containing lots of noise.

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

return to normal screen Press

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Recording According To

Tape Type

Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)

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 VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET func-

tion.

• 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. 32)

engage s-vhs et mode Press the S-VHS ET button on the VCR. The S-VHS ET indicator on

the VCR’s front panel lights up.

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

• To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press S-VHS ET. The S-VHS ET indicator goes off.

start recording Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control (or press T on the

VCR).

NOTES:

• Use of high grade tapes is essential for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture quality

will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before

you start important recordings.

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

... while recording is in progress.

... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 20) is in progress.

... while B.E.S.T. (੬ pg. 32) is in progress.

• S-VHS ET does not work ...

... with S-VHS tapes.

... with recordings in LP mode.

• To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time, S-VHS

recording on S-VHS 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. 16 –

17), 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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Super VHS (S-VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS

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

To record in S-VHS:

Perform the steps 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 30.

To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked ‘VHS’. If the S-VHS ET indicator on the VCR is lit and the S-VHS ET

mode is activated, press S-VHS ET. The indicator goes 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 below to set the S-VHS to OFF; the S-VHS indicator will go out. The VHS

recording mode will be selected.

get to the mode set screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the

and

buttons and press

(or E).

select s-vhs mode Move the highlight bar to S-VHS using the

and

buttons. Press

(or E) to set to ON or OFF.

return to normal screen Press

NOTE:

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

lights on the display panel regardless of the ‘S-VHS’ mode setting.

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The B.E.S.T.

Picture System

The Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking (B.E.S.T.) System checks the

condition of the tape in use and compensates during recording and playback

to give the best picture quality possible. The default setting is ON.

about b.e.s.t.

Works in SP and LP

modes

Works before Timer

Recording

Turning B.E.S.T. ON or OFF

B.E.S.T. data is lost

when tape is ejected

get to the mode set screen Press

MODE SET

Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the

S-VHS ET

B.E.S.T.

OFF

and

buttons and press

(or E).

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

AUTO

OFF

Pressing the T button on

VCR does not start Instant

Timer Recording while

O.S.D.

AUTO SP a LP TIMER

POWER SAVE

OFF

select b.e.s.t. mode Move the highlight bar to

B.E.S.T. using the

and

buttons and press

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

B.E.S.T. is turned ON

(or E) to set B.E.S.T. ON or OFF.

return to normal screen Press

Recording and Playback Using B.E.S.T.

recording Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control (or press T on the VCR). The

VCR spends about 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape and then begins recording.

S-VHS

VCR

a pause of 7 seconds a

B.E.S.T. complete

During B.E.S.T.

playback Press .. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality

based on the condition of the tape in use. B.E.S.T. is active during

Auto Tracking. bESt appears on the VCR’s display panel.

S-VHS

VCR

Avoiding B.E.S.T. Time Delay

Since B.E.S.T. introduces a 7 second delay before recording starts, you may wish to compensate by

first pressing | and T together (this puts the VCR into RECORD PAUSE mode during which time

the VCR performs the B.E.S.T. tape assessment) and then pressing . when you wish to start

recording.

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Sound Modes

NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts

This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) which makes

the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the VCR is tuned

to a different preset, the type of broadcast will be displayed on the TV screen for

before you start

Set On Screen Display

(O.S.D.) to ON a few seconds.

(੬ pg. 40)

select stereo Press AUDIO until HIFI L l L R appears on the TV screen.

select bilingual Press AUDIO until HIFI L l or HIFI L R appears on the TV

screen (as required).

select standard To listen to standard monaural audio during a NICAM

broadcast, press AUDIO until NORM appears on the TV screen.

Soundtrack Selection

This VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks and will play back the one

that you select with the AUDIO button.

track use

HI FI

Hi-Fi stereo pre-recorded tapes

L l L R

HI FI

L l

Main audio of bilingual tapes

HI FI

Sub-audio of bilingual tapes

L R

NORM

Audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI

NORM

Notes

normal selection hi fi l l 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 which only have normal audio.

recording If the NICAM stereo signal is poor or unavailable, the VCR will

automatically record standard monoaural audio onto both the Hi-Fi and normal

audio tracks. This will eliminate possible audio interference.

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Finding Specific Scenes

Skip Search

During playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause

the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. Normal playback resumes

automatically.

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

Index Search

Each time you record a programme, this VCR puts an index marker at the point that you started

recording. The VCR can fast wind to any one of nine index markers in either direction from the

point that you stop the tape.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode.

finding first index marker Press D or E once. The TV screen will display

[1 or

]

and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the first index

marker from its current position.

finding subsequent index markers Press D or E the required number of times (e.g.

five). The TV screen will display

[5 or

]

5 and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the

corresponding direction for the fifth index marker from its current position.

Instant Review

The display panel tells you how many timer-recorded

programmes are on the tape. If you have three, the REVIEW

indicator and ‘3’ blink on the display panel. To watch the first of

these three programmes, press REVIEW three times. You can

move back up to nine programmes from your current position. Pressing the REVIEW button

causes the VCR to turn on, rewind to the beginning of the the last timer-recorded programme and

begin playback.

If you press the REVIEW button one time, the front display panel will display “-1” and start

rewinding. The number will be changed whenever you press REVIEW up to “-9”.

timer mode Instant Review will not work while the VCR is in Timer mode.

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Auto Satellite

Programme Recording

Auto Record from Satellite Receiver

This facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satellite receiver to be

recorded on the VCR.

connect up Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR (see diagram below).

21-pin AV Input

Connectors

(SCART)

Aerial

Connector

Outdoor Unit

TV Aerial

Back of TV

TV Aerial Cable

Satellite Cable

Satellite Receiver

ANT. IN

DECODER

VCR

EXT.2

EXT.1

RF OUT

Mains Outlet

ENTREE

ANT. IN

CONTROLEUR SAT

_CONTROLSORTIE

OUT

SAT

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

ENTREE/SORTIE

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

AUDIO

L-2

L-1

IN/OUT

010

Back of VCR

*DECODER function is not available in the UK.

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programme satellite receiver Enter the details of the programme into your satellite

receiver (see receiver manual) and put a tape in the VCR.

set tape speed Press / on the Remote Control to set the tape speed to either SP or LP.

engage vcr in auto mode Press and hold SATc (|)on the VCR for about 2 seconds. The

SATc indicator on the VCR display panel lights up and the VCR turns off automatically. Any

signal detected at the L-2 IN/DECODER connecter will automatically start the VCR recording;

when the signal stops, so will the VCR.

Notes

connectors Auto Satellite Prog Recording is only possible using the L-2 IN/DECODER connec-

tor.

timer mode You cannot put the VCR into TIMER MODE when using Auto Satellite Prog

Recording Mode.

r The number of programmes recorded will not be displayed on the VCR display

panel when the r button is pressed.

timer recording Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does

not have a timer.

indicator The SATc indicator light flashes when Auto Satellite Prog Recording is in progress.

disengage To disengage the VCR during Auto Satellite Prog Recording, press the o button.

The VCR will stop recording and turns off.

tape speed When recording two or more programmes consecutively, you cannot set a different

tape speed for each programme. The first speed selected will apply to all programmes in that

recording session.

b.e.s.t. The B.E.S.T. system will not work during Auto Satellite Prog Recording.

just clock Just Clock does not work when in Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode.

incoming signal The VCR will only react to the start of an incoming signal at the L-2 IN/

DECODER connecter. If you try to engage Auto Satellite Prog Recording Mode whilst the satellite

receiver is powered on, the SATc indicator light will flash but the VCR will not record. You must

power the satellite receiver off then on again to begin recording in these circumstances.

cable input You can record in the same way from a cable system as long as you connect the

cable system has a timer on/off function and is connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector.

incompatibilities Some satellite receivers output signals even when turned off. These receiv-

ers cannot be used with this VCR in this way.

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Editing

L-1 OUTPUT Setting

The L-1 IN/OUT connector 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 to the appropriate mode depending on the type of

unit connected to the rear panel L-1 IN/OUT connector of this VCR.

get to the output/input set screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to

OUTPUT/INPUT SET using the

and

buttons and press (or E).

select mode Move the highlight bar to L-1

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

OUTPUT using the

and

buttons. Press

F L-1 OUTPUT

VIDEO

(or E) to select the desired mode:

L-2 INPUT

VIDEO

FOR L-1 OUTPUT

•

VIDEO : If a connected device’s input is

compatible only with regular

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

video signals, set to VIDEO.

•

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.)

return to normal screen Press

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L-2 INPUT Setting

The L-2 IN/DECODER connector accepts 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-2 INPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the output

signals of the connected unit.

get to the output/input set screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to

OUTPUT/INPUT SET using the

and

buttons and press

(or E).

select mode Move the highlight bar to L-2 INPUT using the

and

buttons. Press

(or E) to select the desired mode:

FOR L-2 INPUT

•

VIDEO : If a connected device’s output is

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

compatible only with regular

video signals, set to VIDEO.

L-1 OUTPUT

VIDEO

•

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.)

L-2 INPUT

VIDEO

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[MENU]: EXIT

return to normal screen Press

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Editing Using Another VCR

connect up Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s

21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.

A When using your VCR as the player ...

... connect its L-1 IN/OUT connector to another VCR.

B When using your VCR as the recorder ...

... connect its L-2 IN/DECODER or L-1 IN/OUT connector to another VCR.

set vcr’s input mode The recording VCR mode must be set to AUX. If this

VCR is the recorder, press AUX and/or PR to select L-1 (if you’ve used the L-2 IN/

DECODER connector) or L-2 (if you’ve used the L-1 IN/OUT connector). If this

VCR is the player, set O.S.D. to OFF. (੬ pg. 40)

set edit mode See Picture Control on page 29.

start source vcr Engage its PLAY mode.

start recording vcr Engage its RECORD mode.

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 set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT to dub tapes (੬ pg. 29), be sure to

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

tapes.

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A Your VCR as the Player

TV Set

Your VCR

ENTREE

ANT. IN

SORTIE

OUT

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

ENTREE/SORTIE

L-1

IN/OUT

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L-2

AUDIO

010

Video Channel

or AV Mode

21-pin SCART Cables

(not provided)

RF Cable

(provided)

Another VCR

B Your VCR as the Recorder

Your VCR

TV Set

ENTREE

ANT. IN

SORTIE

OUT

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

ENTREE/SORTIE

L-1

IN/OUT

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L-2

AUDIO

010

Video Channel

or AV Mode

RF Cable

(provided)

21-pin SCART Cables

(not provided)

Another VCR

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Other Functions

On-Screen Display (O.S.D.)

This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF.

get to the mode set screen Press

, move the highlight

buttons and press

MODE SET

bar to MODE SET using the

and

S-VHS ET

B.E.S.T.

OFF

(or E).

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

AUTO

OFF

F O.S.D.

AUTO SP a LP TIMER

POWER SAVE

OFF

enable/disable osd The default setting for OSD is ON. Move

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

the highlight bar to OSD using the

press (or E) to toggle between ON and OFF.

and

buttons and

return to normal screen Press

GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION

T |

NTSC a PAL

PR.1 BBC1

21:00

24.12.02

S-VHS ET : ON

ST NICAM

VPS/PDC

1 ¡

HIFI

NORM

–1:23:45

REMAIN 10:00

1 Operation mode

indicators

6 Tape remaining time

# Preset position number and

station name/Auxiliary input mode

indicator (L-1 or L-2)

7 Audio mode

2 Tape speed SP/LP/EP

(EP is for NTSC only)

3 NTSC playback display

4 Tape direction

8 Tape position indicator

9 VPS/PDC indicator

0 NICAM display

! Day/month/year

@ Current time

$ ‘Cassette Loaded’

indicator

% S-VHS ET Indicator

(S-VHS ET: ON/S-VHS ET: OFF)

5 Counter display

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Power Save Mode

You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off.

get to the mode set screen Press

. Move the highlight

buttons and press

MODE SET

S-VHS ET

B.E.S.T.

OFF

bar to MODE SET using the

and

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

AUTO

OFF

(or E).

O.S.D.

AUTO SP a LP TIMER

POWER SAVE

select power save mode Move the highlight bar to POWER

SAVE using the

and

buttons. Press

(or E) to

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

select ON or OFF.

return to normal screen Press

NOTES:

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

• The Just Clock function (੬ pg. 51) does not work while the Power Save mode is engaged.

• While the VCR is in the Power Save mode, the picture may be distorted momentarily when

you turn on/off the VCR.

• Power Save does not work when ...

... the VCR is in the Timer mode.

... the VCR’s power is turned off after timer-recording (or Instant Timer Recording).

Auto SP a LP Timer

When timer recording in SP mode, if the VCR calculates that there isn’t enough tape to record

the complete programme, it will automatically switch from SP to LP mode.

get to the mode set screen Press

. Move the highlight

buttons and press

MODE SET

S-VHS ET

B.E.S.T.

OFF

bar to MODE SET using the

and

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

AUTO

OFF

(or E).

O.S.D.

AUTO SP a LP TIMER

POWER SAVE

OFF

enable/disable auto spalp timer Select AUTO SPaLP

TIMER using the

and

buttons and press

(or E)

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

to toggle between ON and OFF.

return to normal screen Press

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Auto Timer

When the AUTO TIMER is set to ON, the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is

turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.

get to the mode set screen Press

. Move the highlight

buttons and press

MODE SET

S-VHS ET

B.E.S.T.

OFF

bar to MODE SET using the

and

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

AUTO

OFF

(or E).

O.S.D.

AUTO SP a LP TIMER

POWER SAVE

OFF

enable/disable auto timer Select AUTO TIMER using the

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

and

buttons and press

(or E) to toggle between

ON and OFF.

return to normal screen Press

Auto Power Off/3H

When this function is set to “3H”, the recorder is turned off

automatically if no operation is done within 3 hours. “AUTO

POWER OFF IN 3 MIN” appears on the screen 3 minutes before

the recorder is turned off.

MODE SET

VIDEO STABILIZER

S-VHS

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF

get to the mode set screen Press

. Move the highlight

buttons and press

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

bar to MODE SET using the

and

(or E).

select auto power mode Move the highlight bar to AUTO

POWER using the

and

buttons. Press

(or E) to

select 3H or OFF.

return to normal screen Press

Repeat Playback

start repeat playback Press ., then press and hold . again for over 5 seconds, then release.

The Play indicator (#) will flash on the display panel and the VCR will automatically playback

and rewind the tape 100 times and then stop.

stop playback Pressing S, ., < or > stops repeat playback.

Next Function Memory

play To playback immediately after rewinding, press < and then . within 2 seconds.

power off To power off the VCR immediately after rewinding, press < and then o

within 2 seconds.

timer standby To put the VCR in timer standby mode immediately after rewinding, press

< and then c within 2 seconds.

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Connection to a Stereo

System

It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the

soundtrack through the stereo system.

connect up Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connecters on the VCR to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

connecters on your stereo. See diagram below.

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable

(not provided)

Television

Speaker

ENTREE

ANT. IN

SORTIE

OUT

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

ENTREE/SORTIE

L-1

IN/OUT

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L-2

AUDIO

010

Back of VCR

AUDIO OUT

*DECODER function is not available in the UK.

Mains Outlet

NOTES ON STEREO CONNECTIONS

speaker connections Make sure that you connect the L and R speakers in the right order.

nicam tv If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this VCR can record them indepen-

dently of the TV set and play them back through the stereo.

volume When listening to sound through the connected stereo, turn the TV’s volume down to zero.

dynamic range This VCR has a Hi-Fi audio dynamic range of 80 dB. Check that your stereo is

capable of handling this level of input. If it cannot, you risk speaker damage.

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Video Channel Set

The VCR can send picture signals to the TV set in one of two ways; RF

(ordinary cable included with this VCR) and AV (via a 21-pin SCART cable

available from TV and Hi-Fi dealers). Depending upon which method you

before you start

The power cord must be

plugged in and use, the VCR must have the correct method set up in order to work. The Auto

connected to the VCR

Setup procedure normally takes care of this but if for any reason this fails to

happen, the instructions below describe how to set the Video Channel

manually.

The VCR must be turned

off and no cassette

inserted

Access Video Channel Mode

The Remote Control

must have batteries

inserted

Press and hold the S button for 5 seconds on

S-VHS

VCR

the VCR until the display panel shows the

following information:

The TV set must be

turned on

Set Video Channel

S-VHS

for av connection Press

until the

VCR

display panel shows ‘CH--’ .

The Video Channel is now set to OFF.

Go to Step 3.

for rf connection Press

to set

S-VHS

VCR

the VCR to a vacant channel number between 52

and 69 which is not occupied by any station in

your area (refer to station list on page 49). In the

example, we have presumed that channel 52 is

vacant and have set the VCR to 52:

Now tune the TV set to channel 52 (refer to TV manual if

necessary); you should see two vertical white bars appear

on the TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not

clear, choose another vacant channel and try again. If you

cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel

between 52 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer.

Exit Video Channel Set Mode

Press

To view pictures from your VCR you must now set your TV to either the Video

Channel or to AV mode, depending upon your choice above.

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Tuner Set

The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to

record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the

buttons enables you to

jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search

can be done either automatically or manually. You should only need to perform either of the

following procedures if Auto Setup has failed to identify and record available channels or

you have moved to a new area.

Auto Channel Setup

get to the main menu Press

perform auto channel set Move the highlight bar to AUTO CH

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

SET using the

and

buttons and press

(or E) twice.

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

INITIAL SET

rf and scart connection If you have chosen to connect the

VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided) and the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV

manual), the AUTO SET screen will appear on the TV and remains

there for about 4–12 minutes while the VCR searches for receivable

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

stations. During Auto Channel Set the

from left to right.

mark on the screen moves

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

The caption SCAN COMPLETED appears at the end of the process for

about 5 seconds.

[MENU]:EXIT

confirmation screen Once

Auto Channel Set has completed

BBC1

BBC2

ITV

- - - -

its search, the confirmation screen will appear showing the details

(PR = Preset Number, CH = Channel Number and ID = Station

Name) of the TV stations that the process has found. The first

station will have a highlight bar over it and will be blinking. This

screen and the programme currently being broadcast on the

selected station will alternate at 8 second intervals. To view the

CH4

CH5

- - - -

[10]

a k: EDIT

a [x]: DELETE

[MENU]: EXIT

next channel, press the

and

buttons to move the

highlight bar to the required channel.

return to normal screen Press

NOTES ON CHANNEL RECEPTION

incorrect station id In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored

correctly by the VCR and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide

Program Numbers are not set, entering a PlusCode number, may result in an incorrect channel

being recorded.

poor reception The VCR memorises all stations found regardless of their quality. If a station’s

quality is poor, you can delete that station from the memory (see page 47).

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Manual Channel Setup

get to the confirmation screen Press

. Move the high-

buttons and

MAIN MENU

light bar to MANUAL CH SET using the

press (or E).

and

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

select position Use the

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to a

vacant position then press

In this example, we have chosen position 6.

BBC1

BBC2

ITV

- - - -

select band When the

CH4

CH5

- - - -

MANUAL CH SET screen appears,

CH01

- - - -

FINE

+/–

press the

and

buttons

[10]

a k: EDIT

a [x]: DELETE

[MENU]: EXIT

to change the band between CH

(regular) and CC (cable).

[1]: SELECT

[0]: CURSOR g

k: OK

[MENU]: EXIT

input channel number

Press the E button and you

will see the channel number

space flashing. Use the number keys to enter the Channel

Number that you want to store.

input channel id Press the E button to move to the Channel ID space and use the

and

buttons to select the required ID from the stored list.

fine tuning Press the E button repeatedly to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the

and

buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this process.

save new channel details Press

to save the details you have just entered. The Confir-

mation Screen will appear again. Repeat the above procedure from Select Position onwards as

many times as required.

close confirmation screen Press

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Change Station Name

get to the confirmation screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET

(or E).

using the

and

buttons and press

select position Use the

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to

twice.

the preset position you want then press

select character Press E until the first letter of the station

name begins blinking.

CH45

FINE

BBC1 +/–

enter new character Press the

through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, , +, (space)) and stop when

the desired character is indicated, then press E to enter. Enter the

remaining characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering

and

buttons to cycle

[0–9]: A–Z, 0–9

[0]: CURSOR g

k: OK

[MENU]: EXIT

all characters, press

• The Confirmation screen appears.

• If you make a mistake, press D until the incorrect character

begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing the

and

buttons.

close confirmation screen Press

Delete a Channel

get to the confirmation screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET

(or E).

using the

and

buttons and press

select channel Use the

button on the Remote

BBC1

BBC2

ITV

- - - -

Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish

to delete.

CH4

CH5

- - - -

delete channel Press x.

[10]

a k: EDIT

a [x]: DELETE

[MENU]: EXIT

return to normal screen Press

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Change Station Preset Position

get to the confirmation screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET

(or E).

using the

and

buttons and press

select item Use the

button on the Remote Control until the item you want to move

. The station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin

begins blinking then press

blinking.

select new position Use the

button to move the station to the new preset position,

then press

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.

BBC1

ITV

CH4

BBC2

CH5

– – – –

BBC1

BBC2

ITV

– – – –

CH4

CH5

– – – –

[10]: MOVE

k: MANUAL CH SET

[MENU]: EXIT

[10]: MOVE a k

[MENU]: EXIT

close confirmation screen Press

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Fine-Tuning Stored Channels

get to the confirmation screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using

the

and

buttons and press

(or E).

select item Use the

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the

twice.

channel that you wish to fine-tune then press

fine tuning Press the E button to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the

buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this process.

and

save new details Press

to save the details you have just entered. The Confirmation

Screen will appear again.

close confirmation screen Press

TV Station ID Guide

STATION NAME

Anglia TV

ARD

ARTE

BBC Group

BBC1

ANGL

ARD

ARTE

BBC

BBC1

BBC2

BLN1

BLN2

BORD

BR1

STATION NAME

Grampian TV

Hessen1

Hessen3

HRT

GRMP

HR1

HR3

HRT

HTV

ITV

KABL

LNDN

MDR

MTV

STATION NAME

RB3

Rikisutvarpid-S

RTBF 1

RTBF 2

RTE 1

RTL

RTL 2

RTP

SAT

SAT 1

Scottish TV

SC4

SDR

SDR1

SFB1

SFB3

SKY

RB3

STATION NAME

TF1

TNT int

TRT int

TSI

TSR

TSW

TVE

TV Polonia

TVP 1

TF1

TNT

TRT

TSI

TSR

TSW

TVE

TVPA

TVP1

TVP2

TVS

RKPS

RTB1

RTB2

RTE1

RTL

RTL2

RTP

SAT

HTV

BBC2

ITV Network

Kabelkanal

London

MDR

MTV

Nord3

NDR1

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

Berlin 1

Berlin 2

Border TV

Bayern1

Bayern3

BRT1

BRT2

Children Ch

Canal +

SAT1

SCOT

SC4

TVP 2

TVS

TV2

BR3

BRT1

BRT2

CHLD

CH+

CNN

CHNL

CNTR

CH 4

CH 5

DRS

DRTV

DSF

EURN

EURO

EURS

FR1

NDR1

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NET2

NRK

TV2

TV5

SDR

TV5

SDR1

SFB1

SFB3

SKY

SKY1

SKYN

SPRT

SR1

SRTL

STVT

STV1

STV2

SWR

SWF1

SWZ4

TEES

TEXT

Tele Zurich

Ulster TV

Veronica

VIVA

VIVA2

VOX

VTM

VT4

West1

West3

YLE 1

YLE 2

Yorkshire TV

ZDF

Zurich 1

3SAT

TZUR

ULST

VERN

VIVA

VIV2

VOX

VTM

VT4

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

YORK

ZDF

CNN

Channel TV

Central TV

Channel 4

Channel 5

DRS

Network 2

NRK

Sky One

Sky Net

Sport

N-TV

Offener

ORF1

ORF2

ORF3

OWL 3

Premiere

PR07

N-TV

KanalOKAN

ORF1

ORF2

ORF3

OWL3

PRMI

PR07

RAI1

SR 1

DR TV

DSF

Super RTL

STV Test

STV 1

STV 2

Suedwest3

SWF 1

Schweiz4

TYNE TEES

Text

Euronews

Eurosports

France1

France2

France3

Granada TV

RAI1

FR2

FR3

GRNA

RAI2

RAI3

RB1

RAI2

RAI3

RB1

ZUR1

3SAT

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TV Station Channel Number Guide

Region

Transmitter

BBC1 BBC2 ITV

CH4

CH5

London & South-East

Bluebell Hill

Crystal Palace

Dover

Heathfield

Oxford

—

South-West

Beacon Hill

—

Caradon Hill

Huntshaw Cross

Redruth

Stockland Hill

Channel Islands

Fremont Point

—

South

Hannington

Midhurst

Rowridge

—

West

East

Mendip

Sandy Heath

Sudbury

Tacolneston

Midlands

Ridge Hill

Sutton Coldfield

The Wrekin

Waltham

North

North-West

North-East

Belmont

Emley Moor

Caldbeck

Winter Hill

Bilsdale West Moor

Chatton

Pontop Pike

—

Scotland

Angus

—

Black Hill

Sandale

Caldbeck

Creigkelly

Darvel33

Durris

Eitshal33

—

Keelylang Hill

Knock More

Rosemarkie

Rumster Forest

Selkirk

—

Wales

Blaenplwyf

Carmel57

Llanddona

Moel-y-Parc

Presely

—

Wenvoe

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain

Divis

Limavady

—

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Clock Set

You should only need to perform this function if:

• Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup, Preset Download or Auto Channel

Set

• The VCR’s memory backup has expired

• You want to change the Just Clock setting

Setting the Clock

get to the initial set screen Press

. Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the

and

buttons and press

(or E).

get to the clock set screen Move the highlight bar to CLOCK SET using the

buttons and press (or E).

and

set time and date When the CLOCK SET screen appears, the time will be blinking. Use the

and

buttons to set the correct time (pressing and holding will

advance the time in 30 minute increments) and then press

CLOCK SET

(or E). The date will blink. Use the

and

buttons to

TIME

0: 00

DATE

01 . 01

YEAR

set the correct date (pressing and holding will advance the date in

JUST CLOCK : ON

15 day increments) and then press

(or E). Set the correct

TV PR.

year in the same way and press

[1] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

set just clock Set as desired using the

then press (or E).

and

buttons

set preset for clock data source If you have set JUST CLOCK to ON, you will need to

specify a preset (station) for JUST CLOCK to take its source data from. Use the

and

buttons to select the preset and press

start clock operation Press

NOTE:

(or E).

If the recorder’s memory backup has expired or the AC was disconnected from the recorder, the

recorder will automatically perform Auto Clock Set when the power is restored.

Notes on Just Clock

Some TV stations transmit a time signal with their broadcasts. This VCR has the ability to use

this signal to update its internal clock (including the adjustment for British Summer Time). It will

do this every hour except for 23:00, 00:00, 01:00 and 02:00. By setting Just Clock to ON, you are

enabling the VCR to do this.

Just Clock is not effective in the following circumstances:

• when the VCR is powered on

• when the VCR is in Timer or Auto Satellite Programme Recording modes

• when a difference of more than 3 minutes between the internal clock and the time signal exists.

• when reception conditions are poor.

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Question and Answers

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

Q: What happens if the end of the tape is

reached during playback or search?

A: The tape is automatically rewound to the

beginning.

Q: 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?

Q: Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the

still mode?

A: This is normal. It reduces distortion at the

pause and resume points.

A: No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes

to protect the heads.

Q: Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the

Record-Pause mode?

Q: During search, slow, still and frame-by-

frame playback, I can’t hear any audio.

What’s the problem?

A: No. The VCR shuts off automatically after

5 minutes to protect the heads.

A: This is normal.

Q: What happens if the tape runs out

during recording?

Q: When returning from variable-speed

search to normal playback, the picture is

disturbed. Should I be concerned about

this?

A: The VCR stops recording, then if Timer

Recording, the VCR shuts off.

TIMER RECORDING

Q: U and c remain lit on the display panel.

Is there a problem?

A: No, it is normal.

A: No. This is a normal condition for a timer

recording in progress.

Q: Noise bars appear during variable-speed

search. What’s the problem?

A: This is normal.

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: Sometimes, during Index Search, the

VCR can’t find the programme I want to

see. Why not?

A: There may be index codes too close

together.

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

POWER

• The mains power cord is

disconnected.

Connect the mains power cord.

1. No power is applied to the VCR.

• c is displayed on the display

panel with AUTO TIMER set to

OFF.

Press the c button to turn the c

indicator off.

2. The clock is functioning

properly, but the VCR cannot be

powered.

• The battery is discharged.

Replace the dead battery with a

new one.

3. The Remote Control won’t

function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

• The VCR is in the RECORD

1. The tape does not run during

recording. U lights up and

preset position blinks on the

display panel.

Press . to resume recording.

PAUSE MODE.

• The tape is already fully

rewound or fast-forwarded.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-

forward.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

• If you’re using only the RF cable

for connection…

1. The playback picture does not

appear while the tape is

running.

If you are using only the RF cable

for connection…

…set the TV to the Video Channel.

…Perform Video Channel Set.

(੬ pg. 44)

…the TV’s channel selector is

not set to the Video Channel.

…the VCR’s Video Channel has

not been correctly set.

• If you’re using both the RF

cable and 21-pin SCART cable

for connection, the TV is not set

to the AV mode.

If you are using both the RF cable

and 21-pin SCART cable for

connection, set the TV to its AV

mode.

• This is normal.

2. Noise appears during visual

search.

• The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

3. Noise appears during normal

playback.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 28)

• The video heads may be dirty.

4. The playback picture is blurred

or interrupted while TV broad-

casts are clear or USE CLEAN-

ING CASSETTE message

Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC

TCL-2 or consult your JVC dealer.

appears on the screen.

• Automatic tracking is engaged.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

soundtrack.

Try manual tracking (੬ pg. 28) or

press AUDIO to change the

soundtrack to NORM (੬ pg. 33).

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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

RECORDING

1. Recording cannot be started.

• There is no cassette loaded, or

the cassette loaded has had its

record safety tab removed.

Insert a cassette, or using

adhesive tape, cover the hole

where the tab was removed.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be

recorded.

• L-1 or L-2 has been selected as

the input mode.

Set to the desired preset.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not

possible.

• The source (another VCR,

camcorder) has not been

properly connected.

Confirm that the source is prop-

erly connected.

• All necessary power switches

have not been turned on.

• The input mode is not correct.

Confirm that all units’ power

switches are turned on.

Set the input mode to L-1 or L-2.

Confirm that the camcorder is

properly connected.

Set the input mode to L-1 or L-2.

4. Camcorder recording is not

possible.

• The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

• The input mode is not correct.

TIMER RECORDING

1. Timer recording won’t work.

Re-perform the clock and/or timer

settings.

Press c and confirm that c is

displayed on the display panel.

• The clock and/or the timer

have been set incorrectly.

• The timer is not engaged.

Timer programming can’t be

performed while a timer recording

is in progress. Wait until it

finishes.

2. Timer programming is not

possible.

• Timer recording is in progress.

Load a cassette with the record

safety tab intact.

3. c on the display panel won’t

• The timer is engaged but

there’s no cassette loaded.

stop blinking.

Remove the cassette and cover

the hole with adhesive tape, or

insert a cassette with the record

safety tab intact.

4. c, U and , on the display

• The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

panel won’t stop blinking.

The programme may not have

been recorded in its entirety. Next

time make sure you have enough

time on the tape to record the

entire programme.

• The end of the tape was

reached during timer recording.

Check the programmed data and

re-programme as necessary, then

press c again.

5. c blinks for 10 seconds and the

• c has been pressed when

there are no programs in

memory, or the timer record

information has been pro-

grammed incorrectly.

Timer mode is disengaged.

Refer to Set Guide Program

Numbers (੬ pg. 22) and re-

perform the procedure.

6. The VIDEO Plus+ system does

not timer record properly.

• The VCR’s preset positions

have been set incorrectly.

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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

7. U, , and the SAT c indicator

won’t stop blinking.

• The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover

record safety tab removed.

the hole with adhesive tape, or

insert a cassette with the record

safety tab intact.

• The end of the tape was

reached during Auto Satellite

Programme 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.

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.

8. Uand , on the display panel

• The end of the tape was

reached during Instant Timer

Recording.

won’t stop blinking.