JVC VCR LPT0800 001B User Manual

ENGLISH

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S5980AH

HR-S5980AJ

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0800-001B

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

SAFETY FIRST............................................................................... 1

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3

Basic Connections.......................................................................... 4

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING:DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE

WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Initial Settings.............................................................................. 5

Video Channel Set.................................................................. 5

Auto Set Up............................................................................ 5

Language Setting .................................................................... 6

Clock setting........................................................................... 6

CAUTION

Ⅲ When you are not using the recorder for a long period of

time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord

from the mains outlet.

Playback ...................................................................................... 6

Recording..................................................................................... 8

Ⅲ Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified

service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard,

remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to

connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

Timer Recording.......................................................................... 10

G-CODE^TM/SHOWVIEW^TMSystem Setup ................................... 10

G-CODE^TM/SHOWVIEW^TMTimer Programming......................... 10

Express Timer Programming.................................................. 11

24H Express Timer Programming.......................................... 12

Automatic Satellite Program Recording................................. 13

ATTENTION

1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television

signals for recording and playback.

2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce

monochrome pictures if played back on another video

recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal

colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of

PAL standard.

3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a

SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when

played back with this recorder.

Program Navigation.................................................................... 14

Navigation............................................................................ 14

Other functions........................................................................... 15

Function Settings.................................................................. 15

Special Features.......................................................................... 16

Remote Control Functions.................................................... 16

IMPORTANT

Ⅲ Please read the various precautions on this page before

installing or operating the recorder.

Ⅲ It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-

recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the

owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast

or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or

artistic work embodied therein.

Tuner Setting.............................................................................. 18

Editing ....................................................................................... 19

Editing from a camcorder ..................................................... 19

Edit to or from Another Video Recorder................................ 20

Audio Dubbing..................................................................... 20

System Connections .................................................................... 21

Connecting/Using a Stereo System ....................................... 21

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical

burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat

above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo,

Sony or Maxell CR2025.

Specifications.............................................................................. 22

Information on Multi-System Compatibility................................... 23

Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 25

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

replaced.

Ⅲ Dispose of used battery promptly.

Ⅲ Keep away from children.

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

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Remote control

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

CABLE/

SAT/DVD

VCR

Front Panel

Cassette loading slot

Infrared beam

receiving window

Advanced

JOG dial

number keys

REC LINK indicator

Record 7 Stop/Eject

REC LINK

A. DUB

24H

Rewind

Play 4

EXPRESS #

Fast Forward

Record 7

Pause 9

Play 4

S-VIDEO(S-2)/VIDEO/AUDIO

input connectors

Pause 9

Stop 8

Display panel

Instant

REVIEW

indicator

Channel display/

Clock display

“Timer”

Programme start time and

stop time indicators indicator

Symbolic

mode

indicators indicator

B.E.S.T. picture

system display/Audio

level indicator

Tape speed

indicators

S-VHS

REVIEW

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be

used to operate your TV (੬ 17).

15dB

NORM

Audio mode indicator

Mode display

(L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)

“Cassette Loaded”

mark

On-screen display

Tape remaining

time indicator

Counter display

If you press ENTER (OK) on the remote control when “O.S.D.” is

set to “ON” (੬ 15), you can see the current recorder status on the

screen. To clear the on-screen display, press ENTER (OK) again.

The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the

recording mode.

STILL:

SLOW:

PLAY:

FF/REW VARIABLE

SHUTTLE SEARCH:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

Rear Panel

Mains power cord

A Operation mode indicators

B Tape speed SP/LP/EP

C Colour system indicator (੬ 15)

D Tape direction

E Counter display

(MONO)

F Tape remaining time indicator

G Audio mode display (੬ 8)

H Tape position indicator (੬ 8)

I Type of broadcast (੬ 9)

J Current day/month/year

K Clock display

Lithium battery compartment

Remote PAUSE

L Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)

M Cassette loaded mark

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RF Connection

Basic Connections

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the

rear of the recorder.

A Check contents

C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT

connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s aerial

connector.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in

“Specifications” (੬ 22).

B Situate recorder

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

AV Connection

C Connect recorder to TV

If your TV is equipped with a AV Input Terminals connector,

perform AV connection to improve picture quality during tape

playback.

RF cable

(provided)

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the

illustration.

Aerial terminal

B Connect an optional AV cable between the AUDIO OUT/

VIDEO OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the

AV-IN terminals.

S-video Connection

(allows you to make the most of the S-VHS picture performance.)

If your TV is equipped with a S-video input connector

A Perform “RF Connection” previously described.

B Connect the supplied S-video cable between the S-VIDEO

OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the S-video

input connector on the TV.

C Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT connectors

on the rear of the recorder and the audio input connectors on

the TV.

● Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your

recorder to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable.

This will ensure that you can record one show while watching

another.

aerial

cable

Back of TV

AV cable

(not provided)

AV-IN terminals

S-video cable

(provided)

D Connect recorder to mains

Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

Mains power

cord

(MONO)

Back of recorder

AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT

Mains outlet

S-VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium

battery. (੬ 2)

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Auto Set Up

Initial Settings

The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you

through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner

channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.

Video Channel Set

Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your

TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through

the RF cable. Before performing the following steps, make sure the

recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the

recorder.

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to a

mains outlet. (੬ 4)

● The “Video Channel Set” procedure should be done first and

the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-VIDEO

connection (੬ 4)) or video channel (with RF connection

(੬ 4)).

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the

provided RF cable only (RF connection)...

A Hold down 0 on the

recorder until the display

panel shows the following.

IMPORTANT

B Press PR + or – on the

remote control to set

● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that are not

directly related to the step you are performing while Auto Set

Up is in progress.

appropriate TV system that

matches the system of TV

being used (refer to the table below).

1:B/G 2:D/K 3:I 4:H 5:M

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation,

there's no need to separately perform the Language Select,

Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments

become necessary they can be performed as follows:

–To change the selected language (੬ 6)

–To reset or adjust the time (੬ 6)

–To add/delete channels manually (੬ 18)

–To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

(੬ 18)

Major Countries/Areas

TV System

New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia,

Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi

Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

B/G

China, Mongolia, Russia

Hong Kong

D/K

A Select language

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to your desired

language (English or Chinese), then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● The Clock Set screen appears.

Australia

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan

B Set time

C Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

Press PUSH JOG rt to set the time, then

press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on

the screen as shown on the right, press OK and

then go to step D.

● Press and hold either button to delay or

advance the time by 30 minutes.

● Ifthetwoverticalwhitebarsdonotappearclearly,

[R/T]

pressOK andthenPR +or– tosettherecordertoavacantchannel

between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in

your area.

C Set date

Press PUSH JOG rt to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG

(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area...

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two vertical

white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step D. If not,

re-set the recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

D Press OK to finish video channel set.

D Set year

Press PUSH JOG rt to set the year, then press MENU.

E Select TV system

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the

provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection) or via the

provided RF cable, the provided S-Video cable and an Audio

cable (S-VIDEO connection)...

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to the appropriate

TV system (refer to the table on the left).

F Start auto channel set

Press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Receivable channels in your area are

automatically assigned to the PR +/–

buttons, and non-receivable channels

are skipped.

● When Auto Set Up is completed, the

lowest position number will appear on the front display panel. If

“SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” is displayed on the screen,

make sure that the aerial cable is connected to the recorder

properly and press OK on the remote control. The recorder will

try Auto Set Up again.

A Hold down 0 on the

AUTO CH SET

recorder until the display

PLEASE WAIT

panel shows the following.

START

FINISH

– – – – – – –

B Press OK, then press PR –

until the display panel

shows the following.

Now the video channel is

set to off (– –).

C Press OK to finish video channel set.

● If Auto Set Up or Tuner Set has not previously been performed,

the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function

takes place automatically.

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Language Setting

Playback

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

You can change the language setting manually as required.

Basic Playback

A Access Main Menu screen, then Intial

MAIN MENU

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

Set screen

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

Press MENU on the Remote. Press PUSH

INITIAL SET

A Load a cassette

JOG rt to place the pointer next to

“INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

JOG e.

B Select language

INITIAL SET

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

next to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

PUSH JOG e. Place the pointer next to the

language of your choice (English or

Chinese) by pressing PUSH JOG rt, then

[MENU] : EXIT

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you

and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the

recorder.

press OK or PUSH JOG e.

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The recorder turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display

is reset, automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/MESECAM” and

“NTSC” in Function settings (੬ 15).

Clock setting

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or (AV mode).

● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically (੬ 8).

● If the record safety tab is intact, the recorder check the tape

information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to

“Navigation” (੬ 14).

A Access Main Menu screen, then Intial

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

Set screen

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

Press MENU on the Remote. Press PUSH

INITIAL SET

JOG rt to place the pointer next to

“INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH

[R/T]

B Start playback

Press 4.

[MENU] : EXIT

JOG e.

B Access Clock Set screen

INITIAL SET

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer

ATTENTION

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

next to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

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

mode,

PUSH JOG e. The Clock Set screen

appears.

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there may be a loss of colour.

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

C Set Time, Date and Year

Press PUSH JOG rt to set the time, date

or year. Then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Press and hold either button to delay or

advance the time by 30 minutes.

● Press and hold either button to change

the date by 15 days.

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

During playback

Stop playback

Press 8 on the remote

control.

OR Press 0 on the recorder.

Pause playback and view still picture

Press 9.

NOTE:

● Press 4 to resume normal playback.

If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you

have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct

data.

Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback

Press 9 to pause, then press 6(or 9) repeatedly.

● Press 4 to resume normal playback.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or PUSH JOG e repeatedly until the item you want to

change blinks, then press PUSH JOG rt.

High speed search

Press 3 or 5.

● Press 4 to resume normal playback.

● If you press and hold 3 or 5 for more than 2 seconds,

simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and normal

playback resumes.

Picture search at variable speed (including slow-motion)

Press PUSH JOG w or e repeatedly.

● Press 4 to resume normal playback.

● Each time you press PUSH JOG w or e, the playback speed

changes. To decrease the speed during picture search, press the

opposite direction button repeatedly.

● During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG e to start

forward slow motion playback. When you release the button,

still picture resumes. During still picture, holding 9 for more

than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you

press 9 again, still picture resumes.

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Repeat playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape

100 times repeatedly.

Forward

Reverse

slow

motion

2 steps

Normal

play

Forward

5 steps

Slow

motion

2 steps

Reverse

5 steps

Reverse

play

A Start playback

Press 4.

B Activate repeat playback

Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

When the tape is not running

Rewind/fast-forward

Press 3 or 5.

Eject the tape

● The Play indicator (u) on the display panel blinks slowly.

● The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then stops.

C Stop playback

● Press 8 at any time to stop playback.

Press 0.

NOTES:

● You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off.

● Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

● Repeat Playback is not possible with a PAL tape recorded in EP

mode.

Turn off the recorder

Press 1.

Next function memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after

rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the

Stop mode.

Playback Features

Index search

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

...press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

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

...press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind...

...press 3, then press # within 2 seconds.

Your recorder automatically marks index

codes at the beginning of each recording.

This function gives you quick access to

any one of 9 index codes in either

direction.

NOTE:

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

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the

cassette’s record safety tab is removed.

— Activate Index Search

Press PUSH JOG w or e (2 or 6) on the remote control.

“2 1” or “6 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in

the corresponding direction.

Tape position indicator

The tape position indicator appears

on screen when, from the Stop mode,

you press 5, 3 or perform an

Index Search. The position of “8” in

relation to “0” (beginning) or “+”

(end) shows you where you are on the

tape.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG w or e

repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed.

Ex.:To locate the beginning of B

from the current position,

press PUSH JOG w twice.

To locate the beginning of

D from the current position,

press PUSH JOG e once.

● When the specified index code

is located, playback begins

automatically.

Current position

“O.S.D.” (੬ 15) must be set to

“ON”, or the indicator will not

appear.

Beginning

End

Index number

NOTE:

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

indication is not correct.

Manual tracking

Skip search

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.

During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking

manually by pressing the PR +/– buttons.

— 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:

Before return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press 4.

A Override automatic tracking

Press p on the remote control to engage manual tracking.

B Adjust tracking manually

Press PR +/– to adjust tracking.

● To return to automatic tracking, press p on the remote

control.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic

tracking mode automatically.

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Instant Review

Recording

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.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a

recorded cassette, remove its safety

tab. To record on it later, cover the

hole with adhesive tape.

NOTE:

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

Timer mode is disengaged.

Record safety tab

— Activate Instant Review

Basic Recording

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.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).

A Load a cassette

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have

been recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes,

“REVIEW” and “3” appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3

programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches

and begins playback automatically. You can access a

programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape

position.

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

● The recorder checks the tape information for Programme

Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” (੬ 14).

● Select the appropriate colour system (੬ 15).

B Choose a programme

NOTE:

Press PR +/– or the number keys. Or push the JOG dial and turn it

Instant Review is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer

mode.

to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.

C Set tape speed

Press p. Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on the recorder display

Soundtrack selection

panel to confirm the selected tape speed.

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-

FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

D Start recording

Press and hold 7 and 4 on the remote control, or press 7 on the

recorder.

● B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first SP and first LP

(or EP) recording after inserting the cassette (੬ 15).

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack

being played back as follows:

Track

Use

During recording

Pause recording

Recorder’s

Front Panel

On-screen

Display

HI FI

Press 9.

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

● Press 4 to resume recording.

● You can select channel in the recording pause mode.

HI FI

For main audio of Bilingual

tapes

Stop recording

HI FI

For sub audio of Bilingual

tapes

Press 8 on the remote

control.

OR Press 0on the recorder.

NORM

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTE:

HI FI

NORM

When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will always

be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is used.

a NORM s

For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:

Recording Resume Function

● “as” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo

tapes are played back in stereo, and the NORM track is played

back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes,

refer to page 9.

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer

Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume

automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the

recorder's memory backup has expired.

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

appear (੬ 15)

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Receiving stereo and bilingual programmes

Recording Features

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)

and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making

reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

Record one programme while watching another

— Select channel to watch

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being

received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

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

channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV's channel controls appears

on the TV screen while the one selected with the PR +/– buttons

is recorded on the tape.

Type of broadcast being received

On-screen display

A2 Stereo

A2 Bilingual

BIL.

Regular Monaural

NICAM Stereo

NICAM Bilingual

NICAM Monaural

(none)

Elapsed recording time indication

ST NICAM

BIL. NICAM

NICAM

You can check the exact time of a recording.

A Set counter display

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the display panel.

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

show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or tape

remaining time.

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until “a” and

“s” appears on the front display panel or “HIFI L

appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until “a” and

“s” appears on the front display panel, or “HIFI L ” or

“HIFI R” appears on the screen (as required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”

appears on the front display panel or on the screen.

R”

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

B 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.

NOTE:

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

appear (੬ 15).

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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

(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after

recording is finished.

To record stereo and bilingual programmes (A2)

● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the

Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed

L and R channel sound).

● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual

on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded

on the normal audio track.

A Start recording

Press 7 on the recorder.

B Engage ITR mode

Press 7 again. “o” blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display

panel.

To record NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes

The NICAM audio programme is recorded on the Hi-Fi audio

track, and the standard audio programme on the normal audio

track.

C Set recording duration

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7 to extend

the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

NOTE:

● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the

broadcast may be received in monaural with better quality.

● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a

bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack selection” (੬ 8).

You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder’s

front panel.

Tape Remaining Time

— Display remaining time

S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS Recording

Mode

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

● The display panel shows the tape remaining time with “

”

displayed.

This VCR can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.

● To record in S-VHS:

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

show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or tape

remaining time.

Set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON” (੬ 16). Then, insert a cassette

marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display

panel.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

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.

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

Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON” (੬ 16). Then, insert a cassette marked

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

● To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.

Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF” (੬ 16).

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

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up

on the display panel. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF”

(੬ 16). The S-VHS indicator goes off.

The VHS recording mode is selected.

NOTE:

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

S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel

regardless of the “S-VHS ET” (੬ 16) or “S-VHS MODE” (੬ 16)

setting.

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G-CODE^TM/SHOWVIEW^TMTimer Programming

Timer Recording

Before performing G-CODE/SHOWVIEW Timer Programming:

● Be sure to read “G-CODE^TM/SHOWVIEW^TMSystem Setup”

(੬ 10).

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will

come on automatically.

● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

● Select the appropriate colour system (੬ 15).

Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using G-CODE/

SHOWVIEW timer programing or Express timer programing method

as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set

before you can program the timer.

NOTES:

● If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL”

appears on the TV screen.

● After timer recording is completed, the recorder turns off

automatically.

● You can program the timer recording while a regular recording

is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.

● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s

memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is

not exhausted).

With the G-CODE system , timer programming is greatly simplified

because each TV programme has a corresponding code number

which your recorder is able to recognise.

A Access G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

screen

Press PROG.

G-CODE^TM/SHOWVIEW^TMSystem Setup

[0-9]

[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[PROG] : EXIT

INFORMATION

B Enter G-CODE number

G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent

the same easy recording feature, but only the term G-CODE system

will be used in the instructions. If you use the SHOWVIEW system,

follow the same instructions listed for the G-CODE system.

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

Press the number keys to enter the

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

G-CODE number of a programme you

wish to record.

● If you make a mistake, press & and

input the correct number.

[0-9]

The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to

input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the

timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the

TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and

the recorder's timer is automatically programmed.

[&] : DELETE

[PROG] : EXIT

C Enter G-CODE programme screen

Press OK, and the G-CODE Programme

screen appears. (If you're just starting

out, “P1” appears.)

– PI –

NO. 123456789

START

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STOP

22:00

You have to set “GUIDE PROG” numbers, which are assigned to

each station for purposes of G-CODE timer programming, for all

the stations stored in your recorder’s memory to get proper results.

DATE

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: OK

TV PROG

[1] : TITLE

Before G-CODE setup you must have performed the procedures of

Tuner Set and Clock Set.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is

displayed; if not, see “G-CODE^TM/SHOWVIEW^TMSystem Setup” on

page 10 and set the Guide Program number for that G-CODE

number correctly.

IMPORTANT

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up and/or the

channel setting steps.

After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions may

be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-

perform Guide Program Number setting.

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the

screen. Press & and input a valid G-CODE number.

● If the “G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP” screen appears, see

“ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number Set”

on page 11.

Guide Program Number Set

A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen

D Set tape speed

Press MENU on the remote control. Press PUSH JOG rt to place

Press p to set the tape speed.

the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

E Access title edit screen

– P1 –

B Access G-CODE/SHOWVIEW Setup screen

Press the number keys “1”. The Title Edit

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Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “G-CODE/

screen appears.

SHOWVIEW SETUP”, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● You can access the Title Edit screen

only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is

set to “ON”. (੬ 15)

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS

[&] : DELETE

C Input Guide Prog number

[Y/U] : CURSOR

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

Press PUSH JOG rt or the Number

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

F Enter programme title

keys to select the Guide Program

number as shown in the TV listing, then

press OK or PUSH JOG e.

– P1 –

Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e

to enter characters, then press OK. For

details, refer to “Entering Character” on

page 14.

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[MENU] : EXIT

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS

[&] : DELETE

[Y/U] : CURSOR

D Input receiving channel number

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

G Return to normal screen

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM

COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then

normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on

the screen and “Err” on the display panel, see page 13.

● Repeat steps 1 – 7 for each additional programme.

Press PUSH JOG rt or the Number

keys to select the number of the channel

on which the Guide Program number’s

broadcasts are received, then press OK

or PUSH JOG e.

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

[0-9] OR [R/T]: SELECT

[MENU] : EXIT

● If the satellite broadcast is received on

your recorder's auxiliary channel (“L-1” or “F-1”), select “L-1”

or “F-1” for the channel position to which the satellite receiver is

connected.

H Engage recorder’s timer mode

Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” appears on

the display panel.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

● To disengage the timer, press # again.

E Return to normal screen

Press MENU on the remote control.

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E Enter programme date

Press DATE+/–. (The current date appears on screen. The date you

Satellite Tuner Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the G-CODE system:

A Perform steps 1 – 8.

B Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the

selected programme begins.

C Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

enter appears in its place.)

F Enter channel position

Press PR +/–.

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G Set tape speed

Press p to set the tape speed.

[1] : TITLE

ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

H Access title edit screen

Press the number keys “1”. The Title Edit

screen appears.

– P1 –

“G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP” appears after performing step 3

if the Guide Program number for the G-CODE number you

entered has not been set.

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● You can access the Title Edit screen

only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is

set to “ON”. (੬ 15)

● Press the number keys or PUSH

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS

[&] : DELETE

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

JOG rt to input the channel

[Y/U] : CURSOR

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

position number on which your

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

recorder receives that station, then

press OK or PUSH JOG e.

The G-CODE program screen

appears.

I Enter programme title

– –

– P1 –

Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e

to enter characters, then press OK. For

details, refer to “Entering character” on

page 14.

[0-9] OR [R/T]: SELECT

[MENU] : EXIT

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[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS

[&] : DELETE

(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR

programme with the G-CODE system.

* If your recorder receives RTR on the channel position 2, press OK or

[Y/U] : CURSOR

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

J Return to normal screen

After confirming all information is

PUSH JOG e after entering “2”.

correct, press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. If

“PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the screen and “Err” on

the display panel, see page 13.

Express Timer Programming

Before performing the following steps:

● Repeat steps 1 – 10 for each additional programme.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will

come on automatically.

● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

● Select the appropriate colour system (੬ 15).

K Engage recorder’s timer mode

Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” appears on

the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press # again.

NOTES:

A Access G-CODE screen

Press PROG.

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

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 10, 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.

B Access programme screen

Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting

out, “P1” appears.)

● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8

programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a

ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on screen and “FULL”

appears on the front display panel. To record the extra

programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes

(੬ 13).

● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s

memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is

not exhausted).

[1] : TITLE

C Enter programme start time

Press START +/– to enter the time you

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want recording to start.

● Press and hold START +/– to move in

30-minute increments, or press and

[1] : TITLE

release repeatedly to move 1 minute at

a time.

D 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.

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NOTES:

24H Express Timer Programming

● If “Err” appears on the display panel, repeat the steps again.

● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24H Express

Timer programming function. Press MENU to return to normal

screen, and try again.

● You can use 24H Express Timer programming function also

when the recorder is turned off.

Before performing the following steps:

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will

come on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system (੬ 15).

● For 24H Express Timer programming function, the program

overlap warning display does not appear even if some programs

overlap each other.

● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder’s

memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is

not exhausted).

You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours.

A Access 24HR Express Timer Programme display

Push 24H EXPRESS #. “ ” and start time start blinking on the

display panel.

Programme start time indicator

Check, cancel and replace programmes

A Disengage timer mode

Press #, then press 1.

B Access Program Check screen

Press ".

B Set programme start time

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial.

“

” and start time start blinking on the display panel.

Programme start time indicator

C Access Program screen

Press " again to check more

information. Each time you press ", the

next programme’s information appears.

[1] : TITLE

D Cancel or replace a programme

Press & to cancel a programme.

● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute

To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START +/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR +/–, DAILY, WEEKLY and/or p.

intervals.

C Set programme stop time

● If you do not want to edit the programme title, skip steps

and

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial and

E Access title edit screen

Press the number key “1”. The Title Edit

– P1 –

channel number will start blinking.

Programme stop time indicator

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screen appears.

● You can access the title edit screen only

when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to

“ON”. (੬ 15)

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS

[&] : DELETE

[Y/U] : CURSOR

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

F Enter programme title

– P1 –

Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e

to enter characters, then press OK. For

details, refer to “Entering character” on

page 14.

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● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS

[&] : DELETE

intervals.

[Y/U] : CURSOR

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

D Set channel position

G Return to normal screen

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial and

Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still some

channel number will start blinking.

programmes remaining, go on to step 8.

H Return to timer mode

Press #.

● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding

the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds. Repeat from the step 2.

E Engage recorder’s timer mode

Press 24H EXPRESS #.

The recorder turns off automatically and “#” appears on the

display panel.

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When programme overlap each other

ATTENTION

If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another

programme overlapping the programme you have just made.

The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting

programmes will start blinking.

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the program

is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when

the satellite receiver's power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite

receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors, be sure

not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise,

the recorder will start recording when the connected

appliance's power is turned on.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be

done at the same time.

PR START STOP CH DATE

8:00 10:00

10:00 10:45

11:30 13:00

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PROGRAM OVERLAPPED

9:00 10:00 92 DAILY

[PROG] : EXIT

Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4

overlap each other.

NOTES:

● Auto Satellite Prog recording is only possible with the rear

AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

A Confirm the overlapping programmes

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

● When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the

recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording

is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even

though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”.

● For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the

instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite

receiver does not have a timer.

● The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog

recording is in progress.

● Pressing the recorder's 1 button while Auto Satellite Prog

recording is in progress turns off and recorder's power and

disengages the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

● If there is more than one satellite program you wish to record

with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a

different tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 1

will apply to all the programs for Auto Satellite Prog recording.

● The B.E.S.T. (੬ 15) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog

recording is in progress.

● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not

record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may

record slightly longer than the actual length of the program.

● If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the

satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto

Satellite Prog recording even though the button's light blinks.

When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on

again, the recorder starts recording.

● You can also record a program from your cable system in the

same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the

recorder's rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

● When you press the recorder's REC LINK button to engage the

Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the REC LINK indicator does

not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite

receiver's power is off, Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not

work properly with that satellite receiver*.

If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programming” (੬ 11)

to timer-record a satellite program.

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Auto

Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

● After Automatic Satellite Program Recording, the number of

B Select the programme to modify

Press PUSH JOG rt, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● 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. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute, the

recorder will return to the normal screen.

C Cancel or change programme setting

To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme screen you

do not want is shown. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the

TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

To change a programme, press the appropriate button: START +/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR +/–, DAILY, WEEKLY and/or p when

the Programme screen on which you want to make changes is

shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the

TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with the

timer programme setting after making the last correction on a

programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the

Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again

until the overlap is solved.

Automatic Satellite Program Recording

This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite program

which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver.

Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's rear AUDIO/VIDEO

IN connectors and program the timer on the satellite receiver; the

recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite

receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors, and when there

is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power

shuts off.

recorded programs will not be displayed on the front display

panel for the instant Review function (੬ 8).

Before performing the following steps:

● Program the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

A Set tape speed

Press p to set the tape speed.

B Engage Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode

Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The REC LINK

indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically.

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press REC LINK.

● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to engage the

Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

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Edit programme title

Program Navigation

You can edit the the programme titles as you like.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 14

before continuing.

Navigation

Navigation Playback

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

A Select programme

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer

next to the programme you want to edit.

This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what

programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This

function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then

automatically searches for the start of the programme. (੬ 8)

[R/T]

[1] : TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

[&] : DELETE

B Access title edit screen

– P1 –

A Load a recorded cassette

Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.

Press the number key “1”. The Title Edit

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screen appears.

B Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS

[&] : DELETE

[Y/U] : CURSOR

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

C Access Programme Navigation screen

MAIN MENU

C Enter programme title

– P1 –

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

● Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e

to enter characters, then press OK. For

details, refer to “Entering character” on

page 14.

FUNCTION SET

next to “PROGRAMME NAVIGATION”,

TUNER SET

then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

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INITIAL SET

[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS

[&] : DELETE

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

[Y/U] : CURSOR

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

D Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

D Select a programme

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer

next to the programme you want to watch.

E Start playback

Entering character

Press OK. “SEARCHING” appears on the

[R/T]

[&] : DELETE

[1] : TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

Press the appropriate number key, then press PUSH JOG e to

enter each character.

TV screen. Playback begins automatically

after the selected programme is located.

Refer to the example below.

Programme Navigation Screen

NUMBER KEY

CHARACTER

. , / – + f ( ) 1

A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ

D E F 3 È É Ë Ê

G H I 4 Î Ï Ì Í

[R/T]

[&] : DELETE

[1] : TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

J K L 5

M N O 6 Ö Ô Ò Ó Õ Ø Ñ

P Q R S 7

A Recording date

B Recording start time*

C Station name*

* After entering the programme title (੬ 14), programme title

appears instead of the recording start time and station name.

D Currently selected programme

T U V 8 Ü Ù Û Ú

W X Y Z 9

E Programme title*

0 I

* Before entering the programme title (੬ 14), recording start time

and station name appear instead of the programme title.

NOTES:

● If you make a mistake, press PUSH JOG we to select the

character, then enter the correct character.

NOTES:

● You cannot edit programme title or delete tape data for the

cassette with the record safety tab removed.

● Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded

with this recorder only.

● If you want to delete a character, press PUSH JOG we to select

the character, then press .

● Before recording, make sure the recorder’s clock is set correctly.

● Program Navigation may not work properly depending on the

tape being used.

Delete tape data

● To record the programme information in this recorder’s memory,

you must continue to record each programme for over the

minimum recording time;

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 14

before continuing.

PAL

8 minutes for the SP mode

— Delete tape data

15 minutes for the LP mode

Press & for more than 3 second. All the

programme data on the tape are deleted,

then normal screen appears.

23 minutes for the EP mode

NTSC

5 minutes for the SP mode

● It is impossible to delete each

programme information.

15 minutes for the EP mode

[R/T]

[&] : DELETE

[1] : TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

● You can store programme information for up to 8 programmes

on one cassette. At maximum informations for 10 tapes can be

restored.

NOTE:

When you delete the tape data, only the tape information is

deleted from the recorder’s memory. The actual recording on the

tape is not erased.

● The programme information is stored in this recorder’s memory.

If the memory in this recorder should ever be damaged and the

programme information lost, it is impossible to restore that

information.

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Ⅵ PAL/MESECAM — AUTO / PAL / MESECAM

Usually set to “AUTO” mode. The appropriate colour system (PAL/

MESECAM) will be selected depending on the playback or

recording signals.

If the “AUTO” mode does not work properly, select either of the

following manual modes.

PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL tape.

MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or playback a SECAM or

MESECAM tape.

Other functions

Function Settings

You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set

screen

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

NOTES:

A Access Main Menu screen, then

MAIN MENU

● SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select

“AUTO” or “MESECAM” when recording SECAM signals.

● When playing back a SECAM tape, select “AUTO” or

“MESECAM”. The playback picture will always be

monochrome.

Function Set screen

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

Press MENU on the Remote. Press PUSH

JOG rt to place the pointer next to

“FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or PUSH

JOG e.

INITIAL SET

[MENU] : EXIT

B Select mode

Ⅵ NTSC — NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 / NTSC]PAL

This function is to record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape.

NTSC3.58: To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape.

NTSC4.43: To record NTSC4.43 signals or playback a NTSC4.43

tape.

Press PUSH JOG rt to move the pointer to the function you

want to set.

FUNCTION SET

B.E.S.T.

AUTO

PROG. NAVIGATION

AUTO SP LP TIMER

VIDEO STABILIZER

S-VHS

PICTURE CONTROL

PAL/MESECAM

NTSC

OFF

AUTO

NTSC]PAL: To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV.

NTSC3.58

OFF

AUTO TIMER

O.S.D.

NOTES:

S-VHS ET

OFF

● The “NTSC]PAL” mode does not work during recording. In this

mode, NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3.58.

● The Menu screen is distorted during playing back a NTSC tape

on PAL TV. Stop playback and access the Menu screen again.

● In the “NTSC4.43” mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays

(Program screen, etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a

loss of colour, when this happens, select the NTSC3.58” mode.

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

C Change setting

Press OK or PUSH JOG e. The default setting is bold in the

following table. Press MENU to return to normal screen.

Ⅵ B.E.S.T. — ON / OFF

Ⅵ AUTO TIMER — ON / OFF

When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system is

set to “ON”, the recorder checks the condition of the tape in use

during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the

highest-possible pictures. When B.E.S.T. works, “bESt” appears

blinking on the display panel. B.E.S.T. takes place whenever you

play back a tape or start recording after inserting a cassette.

● When this function is set to “ON”:

The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when

the recorder is turned off. It is temporarily cancelled when the

recorder is turned on. You do not have to press # to engage or

disengage the timer recording standby mode.

● When this function is set to “OFF”:

Press # to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.

NOTE:

The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then

starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or

programme completely, perform the following steps:

A Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote, or press 7 on

the recorder.

NOTE:

“AUTO TIMER” does not work if “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON”.

Ⅵ O.S.D. — ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various recorder status

information (on-screen display) appears on the screen.

B The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the

condition of the tape, then begins recording.

NOTE:

Ⅵ PICTURE CONTROL — AUTO(NORM) / EDIT / SOFT / SHARP

When you use the recorder as the source player for editing a tape,

be sure to set this function to “OFF”. Otherwise, the recorder

status information will be recorded on the edited tape.

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality

according to your preference. *The default setting is “AUTO”.

AUTO(NORM): Normally select “AUTO”. It automatically adjusts

the picture quality.

* When the B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF” (੬ 15), you can only select

“NORM” instead of “AUTO”.

Ⅵ PROG. NAVIGATION — ON / OFF

When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder

automatically stores in its memory the recording date, start time

and station name. You can store these information for up to 8

programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information for 10

tapes can be stored. You can also enter the programme title when

performing “G-CODE^TM/SHOWVIEW^TMTimer Programming” (੬ 10)

or “Express Timer Programming” (੬ 11). It is possible to store

these information only when “PROG. NAVIGATION” is set to

“ON” (default setting).

EDIT: Select when you dub tapes.

SOFT: Select when you want to soften the picture.

SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with

much flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.

NOTES:

● When you select “EDIT” or “SOFT”, the selected mode will not

change until you select again “AUTO”.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO”

(or “NORM” when the B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF”) after

you finish dubbing the tapes.

Set “PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF” if you don’t want to record

information on the programmes.

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Ⅵ AUTO SP]LP TIMER — ON / OFF

Special Features

When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically

switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not

enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-

recording in SP mode.

Remote Control Functions

Remote A/B Code Switching

For example, recording a programme of 210 minutes in length

onto a 180 minute tape.

Approximately 150 minutes

Approximately 60 minutes

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video

recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote

control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B

code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code

signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A

code signals. You can easily modify your video recorder to

respond to B code signals.

SP mode

LP mode

Total 210 minutes

NOTES:

● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more

programmes, do not use this function, but change the tape

speed manually during timer programming.

A Set remote control code for remote control

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape

speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape.

● This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer

Recording), and will not work properly with any tapes longer

than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths.

A Press and hold VCR.

B Press the number key “2”.

C Press OK, and release VCR.

● The remote control now can transmit B code control signals.

● If you perform timer recording with both this function and VPS/

PDC activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally

scheduled length, sometimes the programme cannot be

recorded in its entirety.

B Check remote control code for decorder

Press and hold 4 on the recorder for more than 5 seconds while

the recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears on the

display panel.

C Change code for recorder

Ⅵ VIDEO STABILIZER — ON / OFF

Press any key on the remote control. The recorder now responds

to B code control signals.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct

vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable

recordings made on another recorder.

To control two recorders with the same remote control

You can control two JVC recorders by switching the remote

control code for the remote control between A and B (੬ step 1),

keeping two recorders to different control codes.

● To change only the remote control code for the remote control,

DO NOT perform steps 2 and 3.

NOTE:

To watch recordings with close-caption or when you finish

viewing a tape, set this function to “OFF”.

Ⅵ S-VHS — 0N / OFF

NOTE:

You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode

or VHS mode — is used for recording on S-VHS tapes.

● When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on S-VHS

tapes with S-VHS picture quality.

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the

same procedure as shown above except pressing number key "1"

instead of "2" in step 2 of 1.

● When this function is set to “OFF”, you can record on S-VHS

tapes with VHS picture quality.

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons

Use the number keys, and the p button, & button or #

button to select the TV's channel.

NOTES:

● S-VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings

with horizontal resolution of 400 lines, comparing with the 230

lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings. To achieve

the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S-VHS

mode. (But remember that a conventional VHS recorder without

SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS mode.)

● S-VHS setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes.

Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode

except when using S-VHS ET mode (੬ 16).

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 08, 10, 11, 14, 20,

22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33, 35, 38, 40 or 42, the p button

corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button

(often labelled – /– –) of your TV's remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 16, 28, 29, 34 or 39, the &

button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the # button

corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV's remote control.

NOTE:

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

these buttons as instructed for your TV's remote control.

Ⅵ S-VHS ET — ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on VHS

cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this

function can be played back on most S-VHS recorders or VHS

recorders equipped with the S-VHS ET function or VHS recorder

equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.

When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up

on the display panel.

NOTES:

● Before recording, set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” (੬ see below).

● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function while recording

(੬ 8), timer-recording (੬ 10) or Instant Timer Recording

(੬ 9) or the “B.E.S.T.” function (੬ see below) is in progress.

● The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.

● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures

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

is recommended.

● Use of high grade tapes is recommended 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.

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TV Multi-brand Remote Control

Multi-brand Remote Control

For satellite receiver, cable box and DVD

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your

satellite receiver, cable box or DVD.

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.

A Turn on TV

A Turn on unit

Turn on the cable box, satellite receiver or DVD using the Power

button on the unit or its remote control.

Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its remote

control.

B Set TV brand code

A Press and hold TV.

B Set brand code

A Press and hold CABLE/SAT/DVD.

B Press the number keys to enter your unit’s brand code.

C Press OK, and release TV. Check if the TV's power goes off as it

should. If it does, try other 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.

B Press the number keys to enter your unit’s brand code.

C Press OK, and release CABLE/SAT/DVD. Check if the unit's

power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations (੬

step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the unit, you

don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote

control's batteries.

● Some TV brands have more than one code. If the TV does not

function with one code, try entering another.

● Some brands have more than one code. If the unit does not

function with one code, try entering another.

C Operate TV

First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then press

one of the following buttons: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/–, ^

(TV Muting), TV %+/– (TV volume), and the number keys.

● For some brands, you must press OK after having pressed the

number keys to enter a channel number.

C Operate unit

First, press CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to cable

box, satellite receiver or DVD mode, then press one of the

following buttons:

For satellite receiver and cable box . . .

1, TV PR +/–, number keys.

For DVD. . .

1, 4, 8, 9, 5, 3, w e (26) keys.

● For some brands, you must press OK after having pressed the

number keys to enter a channel number.

● To change the unit’s channels, press TV PR +/– or the number

keys. (The PR +/– button can be used to change the recorder’s

channels only.)

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

TV BRAND

NAME

CODE

JVC

01, 23, 24, 25

MITSUBISHI

MIVER

AIWA

17, 37

IMPORTANT

BEIJING

CCE

NEC

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC

satelite receiver and DVD, as well as many other models, it may

not work with your unit, or in some instances, may have limited

function capability.

NOBLEX

NOKIA

PANASONIC

PEONY

PHILICO

PHILIPS

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

TCL

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

CHANGHONG

DAEWOO

FERGUSON

FINLUX

04, 11

34, 38, 39

10, 17, 21

02, 42

12, 33, 34, 35

13, 16

FUNAI

GRADIENTE

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

ITT

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Multi-brand Code

CABLE BOX

CODE

CABLE BOX

BRAND NAME

CODE

BRAND NAME

JINXING

KONKA

LG/GOLDSTAR

JVC

72, 73

KATHREIN

70, 71

AMSTRAD

60, 61, 62, 63, 92 LUXOR

08, 14

MASPRO

NOKIA

PACE

PANASONIC

CANAL+

68, 87

CANAL SATELLITE 81

67, 86, 92

ATTENTION

D-box

13, 14, 74

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but

also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver and DVD.

● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to

set the remote control to the Video mode.

ECHOSTAR

FINLUX

51, 78, 79, 80, 82 PFT

PHILIPS

PHONOTREND

SALORA

SKYMASTER

TPS

66, 84

GALAXIS

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

ITT

69, 88

64, 65

● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote

control to the TV mode.

● To operate your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD, first

press the CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to the

satellite receiver, cable box or DVD mode.

JERROLD

01, 04, 06, 11,12, VIDEOWAY

03, 09, 22, 76, 77

15, 28, 75

WISI

DVD Multi-brand Code

DVD BRAND NAME

CODE

JVC

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

TOSHIBA

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Manual Channel Set

Tuner Setting

Store channels that were not stored during “Auto Set Up” (੬ 5) or

“Auto Channel Set” (੬ 18).

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

A Access Tuner Set screen

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

IMPORTANT

B Access Channel list

Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not

been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (੬ 5) or if you have

moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting

in your area.

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”,

then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

C Select position

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to an open

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel

positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set

automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that

you can call them up with the PR +/– buttons without going

through any vacant channels.

channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

D Select band

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to the band of your

choice, then press OK to initiate Manual Channel Set.

BAND SELECT

MANUAL CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

Auto Channel Set

VHF L

VHF H

A Turn on the recorder

UHF

VHF L 100MHZ

Press 1.

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

B Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

E Set desired station

The screen to the right appears when a

station is detected.

If you do not want to store the detected

station...

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the

pointer next to “CONTINUE”, then press

STORE

C Access Tuner Set screen

MAIN MENU

CONTINUE

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET

pointer next to “TUNER SET”, then press

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

OK or PUSH JOG e.

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

OK or PUSH JOG e. Channel search will resume.

If you want to store the detected station...

D Select Auto CH Set mode

TUNER SET

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the

CH EDIT

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “STORE”, then

press OK or PUSH JOG e. The Channel List appears again.

● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being

broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps 3 – 5.

● When channel search completes for that band, the Band Select

screen appears again. To set channels for other bands, select

another band and start Manual Channel Set again (੬ step 4

and 5).

pointer next to “AUTO CH SET”, then

AUTO CH SET

press OK or PUSH JOG e.

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

E Select TV system

TV SYSTEM SELECT

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the

B/G

D/K

pointer next to the appropriate TV

system, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Auto Channel Set will start.

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

Delete a Channel

A Access Tuner Set screen

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

B Access Channel list

START

FINISH

– – – – – – –

[R/T]

[&] : DELETE

: EDIT

[R/T]

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”,

[MENU] : EXIT

then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

F Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

C Select channel

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

Press PUSH JOG rt until the channel

NOTE:

you want to delete begins blinking.

If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not

connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-” appears

on the screen in step 5. When this happens, make sure of the

aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place

again.

[R/T]

[&] : DELETE

: EDIT

[R/T]

[MENU] : EXIT

D Delete channel

Press &.

● To re-store it, simply press

PUSH JOG w.

● Repeat steps 3 – 4 as necessary.

CH FRQ SYS

01 – – – – –

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

IMPORTANT

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto

Channel Set, the TV system setting for those channels may be

incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those

channels. ੬ “TV System Selection — When you see the

picture but the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural” on

page 19.

[R/T]

[Y] : ADD

[MENU] : EXIT

E Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Swap Channel Positions

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations

even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored

stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations,

੬ “Delete a Channel” on page 18.

Example: To swap CH03 and CH09.

A Access Tuner Set screen

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

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B Access Channel list

Editing

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”,

then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

C Select position (e.g. 03)

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

[0-9] : INPUT CH

: FINE TUNING

[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS

Editing from a camcorder

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

Press PUSH JOG rt until the section of

CH “03” begins blinking, then press OK

or PUSH JOG e.

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

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

a camcorder.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO”

(or “NORM” when the B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF”) after

you finish dubbing the tapes.

● Only “03” will blink.

D Select position (e.g. 09)

Press number keys to input “0” and “9”.

● The two selected channels will be

swapped.

● To cancel the channel swapping, press

PUSH JOG w.

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

IMPORTANT

[Y] : CANCEL

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same

colour system. Select the appropriate colour system (੬ 15).

● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a player

for editing.

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

E Store new positions

Press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

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

F Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Recorder

Fine-Tuning Channels

A Access Tuner Set screen

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

To rear panel PAUSE

connector

B Access Channel list

VIDEO input

AUDIO

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”,

then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

input

C Select channel to fine-tune

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

[R/T] : FINE TUNING

: SELECT SYSTEM

[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

Audio/Video Cable

(not provided)

Press PUSH JOG rt until the channel

you want to tune begins blinking, then

press OK twice.

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder

only)

● The “FRQ” number for that channel

starts blinking.

VIDEO OUT

D Perform tuning

Player

Press PUSH JOG rt until the picture becomes clearer, then press

OK or PUSH JOG e.

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

E Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

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

TV System Selection — When you see the picture

but the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural

Recorder

A Access Tuner Set screen

Perform steps 1 – 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 18.

B Access Channel list

To rear panel PAUSE

connector

Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”,

then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

S-VIDEO (S-2)

input

AUDIO

input

C Select channel

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

Press PUSH JOG rt until the channel

you want to change its TV system begins

blinking, then press OK three times.

● The “SYS” display for that channel

starts blinking.

Audio Cable (not provided)

S-Video Cable (provided)

[R/T] : SELECT SYSTEM

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder

only)

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

D Select TV system

S-VIDEO OUT

Press PUSH JOG rt to select the appropriate TV system

(BG ] DK ] I ] M). Then press OK or PUSH JOG e.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

Player

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

E Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

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

recorder as the recorder.

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

recording deck.

A 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(S-2) and

AUDIO input connectors. The recorder's rear panel S-VIDEO

IN and AUDIO IN input connectors are also available.

Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the

recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.

● Use the L connector for monaural connection.

B Set recording deck’s input mode

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press number key “0” and/or

PR +/– to select depending on the connector being used — “L-1”

for the rear panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors, or “F-1” for

the front panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors.

● 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.

C Select “EDIT” for picture control set mode

Follow the “Picture Control” section on page 15, then select

“EDIT.”

D Start source player

B Set recorder’s input mode

Engage its Play mode.

Press number key “0” and/or PR +/– to select “F-1” for the

AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or “S-2” for the AUDIO/S-

VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being

used.

E Set recording deck

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same

colour system. Select the appropriate colour system (੬ 15).

● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to

set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (੬ 15).

C Select “EDIT” for picture control set mode

Follow the “Picture Control” section on page 15, then select

“EDIT.”

D Start camcorder

Engage its Play mode.

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● NTSC tapes being played back in the “NTSC]PAL” mode

(੬ 16) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.

● When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the

playback deck, select “NTSC 3.58” (or “NTSC 4.43”) for

“NTSC” setting (੬ 15).

E Start recorder

Engage its Record mode.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO”

(or “NORM” when the B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF”) after

you finish dubbing the tapes (੬ 15).

● 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 VIDEO OUT and AUDIO IN/OUT

connectors.

Edit to or from Another Video Recorder

Player

Your recorder

TV Receiver

(MONO)

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

... connect its rear panel S VIDEO 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 “S-1”.

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

AV Cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Audio Dubbing

Recorder

CD Player etc.

Recorder

Your recorder

TV Receiver

Audio mixer

Mixer output

(MONO)

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

CHANNEL

AV Cable

(not provided)

RF Cable

(provided)

Another recorder

Player

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Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously

recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

System Connections

Pre-recorded tape

Normal audio track

Connecting/Using a Stereo System

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.

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

FM Tuner

CD Player

A Make connections

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on

the recorder's front panel.

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

● When connecting monaural equipment, use only the recorder's

AUDIO L connector.

Audio Cable

(not provided)

B Set input mode

Press number key “0” and/or PR +/– so that “F-1” appears in place

of a channel number.

C Locate input mode

Speaker Television

Speaker

Press 4 to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and press 9

when you find the point where you want to start dubbing.

D Engage audio dubbing

Press A.DUB.

(MONO)

Mains

outlet

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (“o”

blinks, “u” and “i” light up on the front display panel.)

● To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, press AUDIO on

Rear View

the remote control to select “as (L+R)” at this point.

* Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if you're using a

monaural audio component, or if you don't have an audio mixer

AUDIO OUT

Make Connections

E Start dubbing

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.

Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press 4 to start

the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing begins at this point.

● “o“ blinks and “u“ is displayed on the front display panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press 9. Press 4 to resume

dubbing.

NOTES:

● When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a

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

● If stereo or bilingual TV broadcasts are receivable 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.

F End audio dubbing

Press 8 to stop the tape in your recorder, and engage the audio

component's Stop mode.

NOTES:

● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal

soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the

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

remote control to select “ aNORM s (HI FI + NORM)” (੬ 8).

● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches

"0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the

counter reading before dubbing.

CAUTIONS

● 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.

● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO

IN L + R connectors. When using these connectors, make sure

to select the correct input mode in step 2.

● 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.

● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had

its record safety tab removed.

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO on the

remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear (੬ 8).

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TUNER/TIMER

TV channel storage

capacity

Specifications

: 99 positions (+AUX position)

: Frequency synthesized tuner

Tuning system

Channel coverage

VHF

GENERAL

Power requirement

Rating

: (Low) 42 MHz – 175 MHz/

(High) 175 MHz – 470 MHz

: 470 MHz – 870 MHz

: UHF channels (Adjustable E28 – E60)

: Approx. 6 months

Estimated figure based on supplied

fresh battery; actual performance may

differ.

: AC 110 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

: AC 90 V – 260 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

: 20 W

Operating

UHF

Aerial output

Memory backup time

Power consumption

Temperature

Operating

Storage

Operating position

: 5°C to 40°C

: –20°C to 60°C

: Horizontal only

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 278 mm

Weight

Format

Maximum recording time

(SP)

: 3.4 kg

: S-VHS/VHS standard

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories

: RF cable,

S-Video cable,

: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette

(PAL/MESECAM)

Infrared remote control unit,

“R6/UM-3” battery x 2,

Lithium battery – CR2025 –

: 160 min. with T-160 video cassette

(NTSC)

(LP)

(EP)

: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette

(PAL/MESECAM)

: 720 min. with E-240 video cassette

(PAL/MESECAM)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

: 480 min. with T-160 video cassette

(NTSC)

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system

: PAL-type colour signal and CCIR

monochrome signal, 625 lines/

50 fields

: NTSC colour and EIA monochrome

signals, 525 lines/60 fields

Recording system

: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical

scan system

Signal-to-noise ratio

Horizontal resolution

S-VHS

: 45 dB

: 400 lines

VHS PAL/MESECAM : 250 lines

VHS NTSC

Frequency range

Normal audio

Hi-Fi audio

: 220 lines

: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz

: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Input/Output

: RCA connectors:

IN x 2, OUT x 1

S-Video connectors:

IN x 2, OUT x 1

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Information on Multi-System Compatibility

Off-Air Recording

The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC broadcasts.

TV system

HR-S5980AH/HR-S5980AJ

Recording circuit

Recorded Tape

PAL

PAL B/G, I, D/K

MESECAM

NTSC

Multi-system tuner

(B/G, I, D/K, M)

SECAM B/G,

D/K (OIRT)

MESECAM

NTSC (M)

NTSC 3.58

NOTE:

This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

Playback

The recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.

Recorded Tape

HR-S5980AH/HR-S5980AJ

TV system

PAL

Playback circuit

Multi-system receiver

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

PAL

(B/G, D/K, I, H)

NTSC (M)

Built-in

RF converter

K, I, G, H, M

MESECAM

NTSC PAL

NTSC 3.58 MHz

RF OUT

Multi-system monitor

Manual switching

PAL

SECAM

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 4.43 MHz

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

NOTE:

When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:

● The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of

the video recorder nor the TV.

● The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the

TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)

● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

ATTENTION

When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system select

switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropriate position

which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.

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Tape-To-Tape Editing

There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.

Dubbed Tape

Recorded Tape

Playback equipment

HR-S5980AH/HR-S5980AJ

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

MESECAM

Recording circuit

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

NTSC

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily

corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

Power

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power is applied to the ● The mains power cord is disconnected.

recorder.

● Connect the mains power cord.

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.

The remote control won't ● The batteries are discharged.

● Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

● Press # on the remote control.

● Reset A/B code. (੬ 16)

function.

● Timer is on.

● Remote control A/B code is wrong.

Tape Transport

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The tape does not run

during recording.

● “i” is displayed on the display panel.

● Press 4 to turn the “i” indicator off.

The tape will not rewind or ● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-

● Check the cassette.

fast-forward.

forwarded.

Playback

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

The playback picture does ● If you're using the RF OUT connection . . .

● If you are using the RF OUT connection . . .

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel.

(੬ 5)

not appear while the tape

is running.

. . . the TV receiver's channel selector is not set to

the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been

correctly set.

● If you're using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, the

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

. . . Perform “Video Channel Set”. (੬ 5)

If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set

the TV to its AV mode.

Noise appears during

visual search.

● This is normal.

Noise appears during

normal playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● Try manual tracking. (੬ 7)

Noise appears during

slow-motion playback.

● Try manual tracking. (੬ 7)

Noise appears during still

playback.

● Press PR +/– few times to remove the noise bars

from the screen.

Breaks are noticeable in

Hi-Fi soundtrack.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● Engage and adjust tracking manually. (੬ 7)

The playback picture is

blurred or interrupted

while TV broadcasts are

clear. Or “USE CLEANING

CASSETTE” appears on the

screen.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The heads must be cleaned. Use a dry cleaning

cassette –TCL-2– or consult your JVC dealer.

Playback picture has a loss ● The wrong colour system is selected for the tape ● Select the correct colour system. (੬ 15)

of colour.

being played back.

● The wrong colour system was selected during

recording.

● Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be

sure to choose the correct setting before recording.

No sound accompanies

the playback picture.

● The TV system you have selected at the TV System ● Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast

Select screen is incorrect. system used in your area. (੬ 17)

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Recording

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Recording cannot be

started.

● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded ● Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the

has had its Record Safety tab removed. slot where the tab was removed.

TV broadcasts cannot be

recorded.

● “L-1”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “S-2” has been selected as ● Set to the desired channel.

the input mode.

Tape-to-tape editing is not ● The source (another video recorder, camcorder)

● Confirm that the source is properly connected.

possible.

has not been properly connected.

● All necessary power switches have not been

turned on.

● Confirm that all units' power switches are turned

on.

● The input mode is not correct.

● Set the input mode to “L-1”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “S-2”.

Camcorder recording is

not possible.

● The camcorder has not been properly connected. ● Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

● Set the input mode to “L-1”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “S-2”.

Timer Recording

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Timer recording won't

work.

● The clock and/or the timer have been set

incorrectly.

● Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

● The timer is not engaged.

● Press # and confirm that “#” is displayed on the

display panel.

On-screen timer

programming is not

possible.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● Timer programming can't be performed while a

timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

“#” and “[” on the

display panel won't stop

blinking.

● The timer is engaged but there's no cassette

● Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact,

loaded.

or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

● The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab ● Remove the cassette and cover the hole with

removed.

adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record

Safety tab intact.

“#” blinks for 10 seconds ● # has been pressed when there are no programs ● Check the programmed data and re-program as

and the Timer mode is

disengaged.

in memory, or the timer record information has

been programmed incorrectly.

necessary, then press # again.

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.

The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW

system does not timer-

record properly.

● The recorder's channel positions have been set

incorrectly.

● Refer to “G-CODE^TM/SHOWVIEW^TMSystem Setup”

and re-perform the procedure. (੬ 10)