JVC VCR HR DD855EK User Manual

CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
Safety Precautions ...................... 2  
Some Do's And Don'ts............... 3  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
QUICK SET UP GUIDE  
4
CHECK THE CONTENTS ........... 4  
INSTALLATION .......................... 5  
AUTO SET UP............................ 6  
HR-DD855EK  
BASIC OPERATIONS  
8
Playback .................................... 8  
Recording ................................ 10  
Video Plus+ Timer  
Programming ........................... 12  
Express Timer Programming ..... 14  
ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
17  
Playback Picture Adjustment.... 17  
Looking For The Scene  
You Want ................................. 18  
TimeScan ................................. 20  
Playback/Recording According  
To Tape Characteristics............. 22  
Selecting The Sound You  
Want ........................................ 24  
Automatic Satellite Programme  
Recording ................................ 26  
Remote Control Functions........ 28  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
Recorder .................................. 30  
Edit From A Camcorder ............ 31  
Insert Editing ............................ 32  
Audio Dubbing ........................ 34  
Other Functions ....................... 36  
VCR  
TV  
SAT  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
–:–  
1
2
5
3
6
2
4
VPS/PDC  
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
7
0000  
8
9
AUX  
4
0
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
TV  
PROG  
EXPRESS  
30 SEC  
1
PROG  
REW  
FF  
TIMER SPATIALIZER  
R
STANDBY/ON  
TV PROG/  
JOG  
3R PICTURE  
REC LINK  
R
(MONO)  
L
VIDEO  
–AUDIO–  
R
SHUTTLE  
TV PROG  
TV PROG  
INSERT A.DUB  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
39  
Connection To A Stereo  
System ..................................... 39  
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
40  
PAL  
Video Channel Set ................... 40  
Tuner Set .................................. 42  
Clock Set ................................. 49  
Video Plus+ Setup .................... 50  
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION  
51  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Questions And Answers ........... 51  
Troubleshooting ....................... 52  
Index ....................................... 54  
SPECIFICATIONS  
59  
LPT0160-001B  
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Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe  
Use Of Equipment  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any  
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-  
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's  
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-  
ment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-  
signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the  
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need  
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements  
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-  
ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always  
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc-  
tions.  
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL...  
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the  
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than  
sorry!  
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE  
4
Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder.  
Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette  
recorder.  
CHECK THE CONTENTS  
CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW  
1
VCR  
TV  
SAT  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
– –:– –  
REW  
FF  
TIMER SPATIALIZER  
1
2
5
3
6
STANDBY/ON  
2
4
TV PROG/  
JOG  
3R PICTURE  
REC LINK  
VPS/PDC  
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
(MONO)  
L –AUDIO– R  
VIDEO  
SHUTTLE  
TV PROG  
7
0000  
8
9
TV PROG  
INSERT A.DUB  
AUX  
4
0
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
TV  
PROG  
Video Cassette Recorder  
EXPRESS  
30 SEC  
1
PROG  
R
V
R
RF Cable  
"AA" Batteries (x 2)  
Infrared Remote Control Unit  
Connector Cover  
(for front panel connectors)  
You are now ready to install your video recorder.  
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INSTALLATION  
2
CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV  
Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.  
Back of TV  
RF Cable (provided)  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
TV Aerial Cable  
(not provided)  
Make this  
connection if  
your TV has a  
21-pin AV input  
Aerial connector  
connector (SCART) in  
order to reduce the  
possibility of interference.  
And if you are using a stereo  
TV, you will need this cable  
in order to enjoy stereo  
playback of videotapes.  
21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART)  
Mains Power Cord  
ANT. IN  
AV1 IN/OUT  
AV2 IN  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
RF OUT  
PAUSE  
Back of Recorder  
Mains outlet  
RF CONNECTION  
AV CONNECTION  
To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART) . . .  
To Connect To A TV with 21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART) . . .  
1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear  
panel of the recorder.  
3– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack  
on the rear panel of the recorder and the TVs aerial  
connector.  
1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF  
CONNECTION”.  
2– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT  
socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin  
AV input connector (SCART).  
ATTENTION  
Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed.  
Do NOT press the  
button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's  
power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 6.  
Go to Step 3 – AUTO SET UP  
AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP  
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)  
6
AUTO SET UP  
SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL*  
3
The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, Video Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel*  
automatically the first time the  
button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power  
cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.  
* Useful if you have connected the video recorder to  
your TV via RF connection (pg. 5). Video  
Channel (RF output channel) is the channel on  
which your TV receives picture and sound signals  
from the video recorder through the RF cable.  
Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:  
the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder.  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
Press  
.
1
"Auto" appears on the display panel and  
blinks; do NOT press any button on the  
recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as  
illustrated below in item 2 or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12  
minutes; the duration varies by area.  
If "– – :– –" appears on the display panel,  
refer to next page.  
If you have connected the video recorder to  
AUTO SET  
your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin  
SCART cable (AV connection) and if the TV is  
turned on and set to its AV mode, the AUTO  
SET screen will appear.  
PLEASE WAIT  
–:–  
+
+
+
0
Beginning  
End  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
[MENU] : EXIT  
2
If you have connected the video  
recorder to your TV via an RF cable  
only (RF connection) —  
2
4
0
the channel that is shown on the display panel is your Video Channel.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video  
Channel. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do  
this.  
1
Go to item 3 .  
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable  
and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) — you do not need the video  
channel so you have to set the video channel to off.  
Press TV PROG – until the display  
– –  
panel shows "_OUT " to set the  
Video Channel to off.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.  
— Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.  
Go to item 3 .  
Press OK to finish Auto Set Up and refer to next page to check the results.  
3
ATTENTION  
NOTES:  
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored  
stations, Guide Program numbers and the video channel  
remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not  
perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the  
recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset  
the clock. (pg. 49)  
Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns  
automatically all receivable stations in your area.  
Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.  
During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each  
station name of the detected stations and stores them in  
the recorder's memory, then automatically sets the Video  
Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations  
according to the broadcast area.  
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting  
as required.  
For RF connection users: The video recorder detects the  
channels which are not occupied by local stations and  
selects one channel automatically for your Video Channel  
that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.  
Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) pg. 40  
Tuner setting pg. 42  
Clock setting pg. 49  
If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform  
tuner setting (pg. 42) and, if necessary, video channel  
setting (pg. 40).  
If there is power cut or if you press  
or MENU while  
Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be inter-  
rupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and  
press  
to turn the power back on in order to re-start  
Auto Set Up.  
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Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel  
When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the  
A
B
C
correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 6.  
When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1"  
will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 6.  
When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –"  
will be displayed.  
* You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform Video Plus+ Timer Programming  
(pg. 12); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the  
PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.  
A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:  
1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the  
recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).  
If station names (ID — pg. 47) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the  
top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.  
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station  
names, see pages 44 – 46.  
Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.  
B If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:  
1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the  
recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).  
If station names (ID — pg. 47) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the  
top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.  
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station  
names, see pages 44 – 46.  
2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 49.  
Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.  
C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:  
1 Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the  
recorder power back on again.  
The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.  
IMPORTANT  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work  
properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using Video Plus+, the  
recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using Video Plus+, be sure to check  
that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (pg. 12, "Video  
Plus+ Timer Programming").  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality  
may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture "Delete A Channel" on page 45.  
If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 44 – 46 to input station names ("Set Stations") or delete unnecessary  
stations ("Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions ("Change Station Preset Position").  
For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may  
appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. pg. 40, "Video Channel Set".  
If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line  
on 0181 208 7654  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
8
The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video  
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video  
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV  
just like a TV programme.  
Playback  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
1
point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
2
3
The recorder power comes on automatically and the  
counter is reset to 0:00:00.  
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback  
begins automatically.  
1
4
FIND PROGRAMME START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW  
or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left.  
To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring to the right.  
2
3
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's  
display panel during automatic tracking (pg. 22)  
7
8
0
9
Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be  
as high as SP recordings.  
4
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the  
recorders front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
3
4
1
FF  
2
REW  
Usable cassettes  
2
STOP  
4
Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on  
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette  
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like  
any full-sized VHS cassette.  
This video recorder can record on regular VHS and  
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play  
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play  
back a recorded Super VHS tape.  
Tape Position Indicator  
The tape position indicator  
appears on screen when,  
from the Stop mode, you  
press FF, REW or perform an  
Index Search. The position of  
5” in relation to “0”  
3
(beginning) or “+” (end)  
shows you where you are on  
the tape.  
+
+
+
0
1:23:45  
REMAIN 2:35  
”O.S.D.” (pg. 36) must  
be set to “ON”, or the  
indicator will not appear.  
Beginning  
End  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times  
when the indication is not correct.  
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG  
buttons to correct the picture.  
1
2
During still picture, the sound from the previous  
3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly  
(provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal  
playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).  
The "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the  
sound will not be heard (pg. 21).  
PAUSE  
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME  
PLAYBACK  
7
8
0
9
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-  
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback.  
4
OR  
TV PROG  
Press PAUSE. Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will  
advance one frame.  
OR  
1
Press or . Each time one of these buttons is pressed  
the tape will move one frame in the direction of the  
arrow.  
FF  
REW  
PAUSE  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Slow Motion  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
during playback to decrease speed in the forward  
1
direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and in  
reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring to the left or press after selecting all the  
forward direction slow-motion modes.  
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED  
SEARCH  
During playback or still picture, press FF for forward  
OR  
high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed  
During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring  
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for  
reverse slow motion.  
1
search.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2  
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return  
to still picture.  
NOTE:  
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for more than  
2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released,  
normal playback resumes.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold or . Release to  
return to still picture.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
ATTENTION  
In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-  
frame playback mode,  
the picture will be distorted.  
noise bars will appear.  
there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP  
mode.  
Picture may not appear during high-speed search with a  
tape recorded in LP mode.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
10  
TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be  
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme  
using your video recorder.  
Recording  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
below).  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
1
The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder  
power comes on automatically.  
2
5
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME  
Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the  
preset you wish to record.  
1
2
The TV PROG dial can also be used to select a preset.  
PAUSE  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP (  
). Check the SP/LP indicator on the  
recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape  
speed.  
5
3
4
Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as  
on SP recordings.  
6
4
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote  
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.  
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the  
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the  
cassette (pg. 22).  
– –:– –  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
2
2
You can not change the preset whilst recording is in  
progress. To change the preset, see step 5.  
5
8
0
NUMBER  
PAUSE/RESUME  
4
RECORDING  
TV PROG  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
2
5
During the Record Pause mode, you can change the  
preset by pressing the TV PROG +/– buttons or the  
NUMBER keys or by turning the TV PROG dial.  
5
6
SP/LP  
3
4,5  
PAUSE  
1
PLAY  
STOP RECORDING  
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on  
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the  
cassette.  
RECORD  
4
6
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.  
Recording Resume Function  
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant  
Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will  
resume automatically when power is restored to the  
recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.  
Record safety tab  
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Record One Programme  
While Watching Another  
SELECT PRESET TO WATCH  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to  
set the preset controls on the TV for the station you  
wish to view.  
1
The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls  
appears on the TV screen while the one selected with  
the recorder's TV PROG buttons is recorded on the  
tape.  
Elapsed Recording Time  
Indication  
You can check the exact time of a recording.  
– –:– –  
SET COUNTER DISPLAY  
on the dispay panel.  
– –:– –  
Press DISPLAY (– –:– –) until a counter reading appears  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
1
RESET COUNTER  
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.  
4
0
0000  
The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact  
2
elapsed time as the tape runs.  
TV PROG  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
1
This easy method allows you to record for any length of time  
from 30 mins. to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments),  
and shuts off the recorder after recording is finished.  
START RECORDING  
Press RECORD on the recorder.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
the front display panel.  
Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on  
2
Tape Remaining Time  
SET RECORDING  
DURATION  
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends  
recording time by 30 minutes.  
DISPLAY REMAINING TIME  
Press DISPLAY (– –:– –) until the time remaining on the  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
tape appears.  
1
3
The display panel shows the tape remaining time  
with "  
" displayed.  
By pressing the DISPLAY (– –:– –) button, you can  
change the display to show the counter reading,  
preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time.  
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.  
NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the  
recorder's front panel.  
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.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
12  
With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified  
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number  
which your recorder is able to recognise.  
Video Plus+  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN  
Press PROG.  
VIDEO PLUS+  
Timer  
1
Programming  
[0 – 9] =  
[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING  
[PROG] : EXIT  
Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Programming:  
Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set  
properly.  
The front display panel looks like this:  
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).  
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
VIDEO PLUS+  
enter the PlusCode  
1 2 3 4 5 67 8  
2
3
number of the programme  
you wish to record.  
– –:– –  
If you make a mistake,  
press and input the  
correct number.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
6
9
[0 – 9] =  
2
2
[
] : DELETE  
NUMBER  
[PROG] : EXIT  
WEEKLY  
The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front  
display panel:  
PDC  
5
4
0
7
STOP+/–  
The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.  
1
PROG  
1,6  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM  
SCREEN  
Press OK, and the Video  
4
– P1 –  
VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789  
Plus+ Program screen  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
appears (if you’re just  
starting out, “P1” appears).  
=
OK  
3,6  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
The display panel shows the  
programme start time.  
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
1
BBC 1  
Pressing  
changes the  
display to the programme  
stop time, then the date and  
preset position.  
: OK  
SP  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure the preset position number you wish to  
record is displayed; if not, see "Video Plus+ Setup"  
on page 50 and set the Guide Program number for  
that PlusCode number correctly.  
If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears  
on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.  
Press and input a valid PlusCode number.  
If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see  
"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number  
Set" on page 13.  
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Satellite Receiver Users  
SET TAPE SPEED  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus+:  
1 Perform steps 1 7.  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel  
before the selected programme begins.  
3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.  
4
5
SET PDC MODE  
Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".  
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
"PDC Recording" in the column below.  
ATTENTION  
Regarding Guide Program Number Set  
"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the  
Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you  
entered has not been set.  
VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not  
currently available in the U.K. and not possible with  
this recorder.  
Press the NUMBER keys or %fi to input the preset  
position number on which your recorder receives that  
station, then press OK or . The Video Plus+ Program  
screen appears.  
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears  
on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen  
appears.  
GUIDE PROG SET  
6
7
(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2  
programme with Video Plus+.  
Repeat steps 1 6 for each additional programme.  
GUIDE PROG TV PROG  
* If your recorder receives  
2
– –  
BBC2 on the preset position  
2, press OK or after  
entering "2".  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER  
MODE  
5
[
] =  
Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically  
[PROG] : EXIT  
and appears on the display panel.  
To disengage the timer, press (TIMER) again.  
Timer Warning  
NOTES:  
If you have programmed your  
recorder to timer-record a  
programme or a series of  
programmes, a warning  
appears on the screen to tell  
you that the recording is due  
to start in 5 minutes.  
To Change The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can  
compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this  
way.  
– WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
[
]
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key  
“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily  
serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"  
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
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 (pg. 16).  
NOTES:  
The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at the time.  
If this recorder is being used as the player for tape  
dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the  
tape in the other video recorder.  
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to  
the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press  
.
It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a  
PlusCode number which starts with "0".  
PDC Recording  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer  
recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals  
control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This  
means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the  
broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on  
BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very few areas.  
All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the  
channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be  
sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel (step 5 above).  
NOTES:  
PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.  
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector and the front panel connectors.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
14  
If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you  
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder  
to timer-record the programme.  
Express Timer  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+  
SCREEN  
Programming  
Press PROG.  
1
Before performing Express Timer Programming:  
Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set  
properly.  
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).  
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
Press START +/–. (If you’re  
– P1 –  
just starting out, “P1”  
START  
– –:– –  
STOP  
2
appears.)  
=
– –:– –  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
TV PROG  
– –  
– –.– –  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
– –:– –  
The front display panel looks like this:  
1
4
7
2
5
8
6
9
8
4
2
SP  
WEEKLY  
ENTER PROGRAMME  
0
10  
TV PROG+/–  
2,3  
START TIME  
6
Press START +/– to enter  
START+/–  
– P1 –  
the time you want  
recording to start.  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
3
PROG  
=
– –:– –  
1
1,9  
Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
5
7
DATE  
TV PROG  
– –  
– –.– –  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
OK  
9
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
ENTER PROGRAMME STOP  
TIME  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
4
5
Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute  
increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
ENTER PROGRAMME DATE  
Press DATE +/– to enter the date on which you wish to  
record. (The current date first appears on screen. The  
date you enter will appear in its place.)  
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Satellite Receiver Users  
ENTER PRESET POSITION  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer  
Programming:  
1 Perform steps 1 10. Enter "L-2" for the preset position  
in step 6.  
Press TV PROG +/– to  
– P1 –  
enter the preset position  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
6
corresponding to the  
broadcasting station you  
wish to record.  
=
2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel  
before the selected programme begins.  
3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
TV PROG  
1
25.12  
BBC 1  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
SP  
PDC Recording  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,  
accurate timer recording. With this system, special code  
signals are transmitted together with the audio/video  
signals. These code signals control your video recorder and  
have precedence over the advertised times which you may  
have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder  
will start and stop recording when the preset TV  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
7
8
programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast  
time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has  
been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on  
BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay  
transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very  
few areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due  
course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest  
information. If the channel you intend to record does not  
offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if  
PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC  
is not available on your selected channel.  
SET PDC MODE  
Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".  
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
"PDC Recording" in the right column.  
VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not  
currently available in the U.K. and not possible with  
this recorder.  
(step 8 in the left column).  
NOTES:  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the  
TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in  
no recording.  
After confirming all information is correct, press PROG  
or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the  
screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen  
appears.  
PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver  
or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your  
recorder.  
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT  
connector and the front panel connectors.  
9
Repeat steps 1 9 for each additional programme.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
TIMER MODE  
Timer Warning  
Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically  
If you have programmed your  
recorder to timer-record a  
and appears on the display panel.  
10  
programme or a series of  
To disengage the timer, press (TIMER) again.  
– WARNING–  
programmes, a warning  
appears on the screen to tell  
you that the recording is due  
to start in 5 minutes.  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
[
]
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER  
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for  
daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"  
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
NOTES:  
The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at the time.  
If this recorder is being used as the player for tape  
dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the  
tape in the other video recorder.  
NOTE:  
You can programme 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 (pg. 16).  
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to  
the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press  
.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
16  
Check, Cancel And Replace  
Programmes  
DISENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press , then press  
.
– –:– –  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK  
SCREEN/DISPLAY  
2
Press  
.
PR START STOP CH  
DATE  
24.12  
25.12  
25.12  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00 10:00  
10:00 10:45  
11:30 13:00  
3
2
1
PDC  
4
0
TV PROG+/–  
START+/–  
[
] : NEXT  
1
ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/  
DISPLAY  
OK  
Press  
again to check  
– P1 –  
more information. Each  
START  
8:00  
STOP  
10:00  
time you press  
, the  
3
=
next programme's  
information appears.  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
24.12  
TV PROG  
3
ITV  
[
] : NEXT  
SP  
The display panel shows the programme start time.  
Pressing OK changes the display to the programme  
stop time, then the date and the preset position.  
To cancel or replace a programme...  
CANCEL OR REPLACE A  
PROGRAMME  
Press to cancel a programme. To replace a  
programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,  
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, SP/LP (  
), PDC.  
4
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/  
DISPLAY  
Press  
as many times as necessary. If there are still  
some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.  
5
6
RETURN TO TIMER MODE  
Press .  
NOTE:  
You can also check the programmes on the display panel even  
when the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer  
mode. However, it is not possible to cancel or replace the  
programmes.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
17  
Manual Tracking  
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking  
control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the  
Playback  
Picture  
Adjustment  
tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some  
circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking  
adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn  
tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders. If the  
automatic tracking control fails to operate correctly you will see  
noise bars across the picture as shown on the left below. To  
correct this you can override the automatic control and adjust  
the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.  
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
Press  
on the remote to engage manual tracking.  
1
2
3
ADJUST TRACKING  
MANUALLY  
Press TV PROG + or to adjust tracking.  
– –:– –  
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press  
tracking.  
on the remote to re-engage automatic  
4
0
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder returns to the  
automatic tracking mode automatically.  
TV PROG  
1
3R Picture  
3R(= Resolution and Response Recovery technology) maximises  
sense of resolution and sharpens image edges to make playback  
picture look better focused.  
ACTIVATE 3R PICTURE  
Press 3R PICTURE. The button will light.  
To turn off 3R Picture, press 3R PICTURE again so  
1
that the light goes off.  
Normally it is recommendable to keep 3R Picture ON  
(with the button lit).  
Depending on the type of tape used, picture quality  
may be better with 3R Picture set to off.  
If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be  
sure to turn off 3R Picture before starting.  
The setting will remain effective even though you  
turn on/off the recorder.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
18  
Index Search  
Your recorder automatically marks  
£ 2  
index codes at the beginning of  
Looking For  
The Scene  
You Want  
each recording. This function gives  
you quick access to any one of 9  
index codes in either direction.  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH  
Press or (or £). “1” or “£ 1” is  
displayed on screen and search begins in the corre-  
1
sponding direction.  
– –:– –  
To access index codes 2 through 9, press or  
repeatedly until the correct index number is dis-  
played.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current  
position, press twice.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current  
position, press once.  
Current position  
4
0
A
B
C
D
E
F
–2  
–1  
1
2
3
30 SEC  
1
Index number  
When the specified index code is located, playback  
begins automatically.  
Skip Search  
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.  
1
NOTES:  
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press  
PLAY.  
It will be 9x normal playback speed with TimeScan  
(pg. 20) during a Skip Search.  
Skip Search does not work properly during NTSC playback.  
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Instant ReView  
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes  
on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded  
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can  
easily access any of them.  
NOTE:  
– –:– –  
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
REVIEW  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ACTIVATE INSTANT  
REVIEW  
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the  
4
0
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start  
1
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,  
playback begins automatically.  
The front display panel tells you how many  
programmes have been timer-recorded. If you have,  
for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3"  
appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3  
programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder  
searches and begins playback automatically. You can  
access a programme as far as 9 index codes away  
from the current tape position.  
1
NOTES:  
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the  
Timer mode.  
The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on  
the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording  
(pg. 26).  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
20  
Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan  
allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in  
the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back  
at normal speed during the TimeScan modes (pg. 21).  
TimeScan allows you to view a programme in search mode while  
listening to the audio.  
TimeScan  
Normal recorder  
Recorder with TimeScan  
Visible  
Noiseless  
NOTES:  
The "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound  
will not be heard in TimeScan mode.  
The default setting for TimeScan audio is ON. (pg. 21)  
The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan  
modes.  
In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played  
back repeatedly. (pg. 9)  
In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will  
not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.  
Slow motion is not possible with TimeScan.  
– –:– –  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Audio signal during TimeScan  
2
Playback tape  
1
2 3 4 5  
Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard.  
Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard.  
4
0
Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.  
TV PROG  
Variable-Speed Search/  
Reverse Play  
1
PLAY  
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
PAUSE  
OK  
During playback or still, turn the recorder's TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you  
1
release it. Each time it passes a click position, the  
playback speed changes.  
(Refer to the chart on pg 21 for playback speeds).  
OR  
During playback, press or  
.
The more times you press, the faster the playback  
picture moves.  
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite  
direction.  
(Refer to the chart on pg 21 for playback speeds).  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
If the picture jitters vertically during variable-speed  
search:  
1 Press PAUSE.  
2 Press TV PROG +/– so that the vibration stops.  
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TimeScan  
Reverse  
Play  
Forward  
Play  
1x  
Names of  
special-effects  
playback  
Search  
Slow-Motion  
-1/6x -1/18x  
-1/6x -1/18x  
*Still  
Slow-Motion  
1/18x 1/6x  
1/18x 1/6x  
Search  
2x 3x 5x 7x 9x  
2x 5x 9x  
Speed SP  
Speed LP  
-9x -7x -5x -3x  
-1x  
0
0
-7x  
-3x  
1x  
Audio is not Audio is Audio is not  
output. output. output.  
Audio output  
Audio is output.  
Audio is output.  
* To activate the Still mode from the remote control press PAUSE button. Still mode cannot be engaged  
using the remote control's button.  
The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (On some TVs the  
display may be distorted.)  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
When using the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change in the correct step if it is turned  
too fast.  
Picture and audio may occasionally become distorted when the recording speed changes. If this happens, resume normal  
playback once, and then try using TimeScan again.  
The picture may be noisy or there may be a loss of colour when you change the playback speed. (More noise will appear with  
LP recordings.)  
Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted during still, frame-by-frame playback, 2x search of LP  
recordings, or with certain tapes.  
Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.  
In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.  
TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.  
When material such as music videos where there is non-stop sound (very few breaks in the soundtrack) are viewed at 2x  
normal speed, the audio playback may be faster than normal.  
When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.  
When playing back an NTSC tape, the speeds differ from those listed above and are not shown on the TV screen.  
Also, depending on the type of tape being used, the picture may be distorted and there may be a loss of colour even when in  
the TimeScan mode.  
If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set the "TIME SCAN AUDIO" to OFF. (See below)  
TimeScan Audio  
The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required.  
MODE SET  
1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
2 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK.  
3 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "TIME SCAN AUDIO" by pressing %fi, then press to  
select "ON" or "OFF".  
B.E.S.T.  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
22  
B.E.S.T. Picture System  
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system  
checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and  
playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible  
recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both  
recording and playback is “ON”.  
Playback/  
Recording  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
According To  
Tape Charac-  
Press  
.
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
teristics  
Press MENU.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
MODE SET  
"MODE SET", then press  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or  
.
REC LEVEL CTL  
PAUSE  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE  
Press %fi to move the  
MODE SET  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
AUTO TIMER  
"B.E.S.T.", then press OK  
O. S. D.  
or to set to "ON" or  
"OFF".  
OFF  
ON  
4
5
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
– –:– –  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
[5 ] =  
2
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
4
0
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
PAUSE  
OK  
RECORD  
MENU  
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Playback  
Recording  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate  
playback.  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote,  
or press RECORD on the recorder.  
DURING B.E.S.T.  
START PLAYBACK  
1
PressPLAY.  
1
The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality  
based on the quality of the tape in use.  
B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”  
appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.  
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE  
NOTES:  
When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”,  
it is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback  
as well.  
When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another  
video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for  
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1  
through 5 on page 22.  
"BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.  
Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function  
is operative.  
The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds  
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins  
recording.  
NOTES:  
The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after  
a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first  
initiated. It does not work during recording.  
The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Auto Satellite Prog  
recording is in progress (pg. 26).  
In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works  
before recording is initiated.  
Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.  
The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-  
performed.  
Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is  
displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording  
(pg. 11).  
ATTENTION  
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after  
RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD  
on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the  
desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the  
following steps:  
1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the  
RECORD PAUSE mode.  
The recorder then automatically checks the condition  
of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-  
enters RECORD PAUSE.  
2) Press PLAY when you are ready to start recording.  
If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin  
recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step  
4 on page 22.  
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24  
Receiving NICAM Stereo  
Selecting The  
Sound You  
Want  
And Bilingual Programmes  
Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound  
decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and  
bilingual broadcasts possible.  
When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type  
of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV  
screen for a few seconds.  
Type of Broadcast  
On-screen Display  
Being Received  
Regular Monaural  
NICAM Stereo  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Monaural  
(none)  
ST NICAM  
BIL NICAM  
NICAM  
SPATIALIZER  
To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until "  
"
and " " appear on the front display panel or "HI FI  
L
R" appears on the screen.  
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until  
either " " or " " appears on the front display panel or  
"HI FI L " or "HI FI R" appears on the screen (as  
required).  
To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until  
"NORM" appears on the front display panel or on the  
screen.  
AUDIO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
4
0
NOTES:  
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the  
Hi-Fi audio track, and the Standard audio programme on  
the normal audio track.  
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the  
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.  
Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a  
bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (See  
below).  
1
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays  
will not appear (pg. 36).  
OK  
MENU  
Soundtrack Selection  
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.  
During Playback  
Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:  
TRACK  
NOTES:  
USE  
"  
+
" should normally be selected.  
Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display  
In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are  
played back in stereo, and the normal  
audio track is played back automatically  
for tapes with only normal audio.  
For instructions on recording NICAM  
stereo and bilingual programmes (See  
above).  
Bilingual programmes are not currently  
broadcast in the U.K.  
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-  
screen displays will not appear (pg.  
36).  
HI FI  
+
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
L
L
R
HI FI  
HI FI  
For main audio of Bilingual tapes  
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
R
NORM  
+ NORM  
NORM  
HI FI  
NORM  
+
For audio-dubbed tapes  
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Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Spatializer  
This feature expands the sound field when you play back any  
stereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it.  
*Spatializerhas no effect on recording quality.  
Control  
In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control to  
the centre position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary,  
you can adjust the Hi-Fi audio recording level more precisely  
by reffering to the audio level indicator on the front panel.  
ACTIVATE SPATIALIZERᮋ  
Press SPATIALIZER; the current setting will be displayed  
on the screen for about 5 seconds. Pressing  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
1
SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display  
changes the setting.  
SCREEN  
To view a stereo programme such as movies or  
Press MENU.  
music, select "SPATIALIZER  
spacious sound.  
To view a monaural programme, select  
" to create more  
1
"SPATIALIZER[ST" which simulates a stereo effect.  
ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL  
Select "SPATIALIZER OFF" to turn off Spatializer if  
the sound becomes unnatural with either  
"SPATIALIZER  
CONTROL SCREEN  
" or "SPATIALIZER[ST" selected.  
If your TV is equipped with 3D-PHONIC and if you  
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “REC  
use both Spatializer and 3D-PHONIC at the same  
LEVEL CTL”, then press OK or  
.
time, the sound may become unnatural; set either  
function to "OFF".  
2
3
The setting will remain effective even though you  
turn on/off the recorder.  
SELECT MODE  
Move the highlight bar  
(pointer) to “MANUAL” by  
pressing %fi, then press  
HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL  
NOTES:  
PRESET  
MANUAL  
Spatializeris effective only with a stereo TV.  
You can change the Spatializersetting even though "O.S.D."  
is set to "OFF".  
OK or  
.
+
MIN  
MAX  
The setting cannot be changed during search, still, frame-by-  
frame playback or slow motion mode.  
[5∞] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
When this recorder is used as the player for editing, the  
recorded audio will correspond to the Spatializersetting.  
ADJUST AUDIO  
RECORDING LEVEL  
Press % or .  
Press % or briefly 5 times to move the on-screen's  
audio levels by one division on the scale. To move the  
audio levels faster, keep % or pressed.  
4
Adjust the recording level while watching the  
recorder's audio level meters. Set the level so that  
maximum volume causes the meters to vary between  
0dB to 4dB.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
5
NOTE:  
Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while  
distortion will increase if the level is too high.  
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26  
This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite  
programme which is timer-programmed on your external  
satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's  
AV2 IN connector and programme the timer on the satellite  
receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals input  
from the satellite receiver to the AV2 IN connector, and when  
there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the  
power shuts off.  
Automatic  
Satellite  
Programme  
21-pin AV input  
connectors (SCART)  
Recording  
Aerial connector  
Aerial  
Outdoor Unit  
Back of TV  
Satellite Cable  
TV Aerial cable  
Satellite Receiver Unit  
ANT. IN  
DECODER  
VCR  
TV  
EXT.2  
EXT.1  
RF OUT  
Mains outlet  
ANT. IN  
AV1 IN/OUT  
AV2 IN  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
RF OUT  
PAUSE  
Back of Recorder  
NOTES:  
When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART), follow the illustration above using the  
cables shown in grey.  
For details, check your satellite receivers instruction manual.  
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Before performing the following steps:  
Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the  
recorder's AV2 IN connector. (pg. 26)  
Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
1
2
ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE  
PROG REC MODE  
Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The  
button lights up and the recorder turns off automati-  
cally.  
To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press  
REC LINK. The light goes off.  
If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to  
engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.  
– –:– –  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
NOTES:  
Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible with the AV1 IN/  
OUT connector.  
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".  
After Auto Satellite Prog recording, the number of recorded  
programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel  
for the Instant ReView function (pg. 19).  
4
0
SP/LP  
1
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 button blinks while Auto Satellite Prog  
recording is in progress.  
Pressing the recorder's  
button while Auto Satellite Prog  
recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and  
disengages the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.  
If there is more than one satellite programme 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 programmes for Auto Satellite Prog  
recording.  
The B.E.S.T. system (pg. 22) does not work while Auto  
Satellite Prog recording is in progress.  
Just Clock (pg. 49) does not work when the Auto Satellite  
Prog Rec mode is engaged.  
Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may  
not record a short portion at the beginning of the programme  
or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the  
programme.  
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 REC LINK button  
blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned  
back on again, the recorder starts recording.  
You can also record a programme from your cable system in  
the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to  
the recorder's AV2 IN connector.  
ATTENTION  
Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the  
programme 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 AV2 IN connector, 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.  
When you press and hold the recorder's REC LINK button  
to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the REC  
LINK button 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"  
(pg. 14) to timer-record a satellite programme.  
*Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off.  
Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite  
receivers.  
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28  
TV Multi-brand Remote  
Control  
Remote Con-  
trol Functions  
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.  
Before you start . . .  
Turn on the TV using its remote control.  
SET TV BRAND CODE  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on  
the recorder's remote control, enter your TVs brand  
VCR  
1
2
code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.  
Check if the TV's power goes off as it should. If it does,  
try other operations (step 2)  
TV/VCR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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 battteries.  
JVC or SAMSUNG has more than one code. If the TV  
does not function with one code, try entering another.  
NUMBER  
4
0
OPERATE TV  
First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then  
press the corresponding button:  
, TV PROG +/–,  
(Muting), NUMBER  
TV/VCR, TV  
+/– (Volume),  
1
keys.  
For some brands of TV, you must press OK after  
having pressed the NUMBER keys.  
STOP  
IMPORTANT  
OK  
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 PROG+/–  
+/–  
TV  
TV BRAND NAME  
CODE  
JVC  
01, 02, 03, 04  
ATTENTION  
BRANDT  
NORDMENDE  
SABA  
05  
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder  
but also some of your TV and satellite receiver's functions.  
To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button  
to set the remote control to the Video mode.  
05  
05  
TELEAVIA  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
FERGUSON  
PHILIPS  
SAMSUNG  
BLAUPUNKT  
GRUNDIG  
SONY  
05  
05  
To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the  
remote control to the TV mode.  
To operate your satellite receiver, first press the SAT button  
to set the remote control to the Satellite Receiver mode.  
05  
06  
07  
07, 19, 23, 24, 25  
08  
08  
09  
10  
11  
11  
11  
11  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
20  
21  
22  
Control Your TV Using  
Additional Buttons  
PANASONIC  
GRAETZ  
ITT  
Use the NUMBER keys, and the  
button, button or ‰  
LUXOR  
button to select the TV’s channel.  
SALORA  
SELECO  
With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07,  
09, 10, 13, 14, 22, 23 or 25, the  
button corresponds  
MIVAR  
to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled  
– /– –) of your TV’s remote control.  
HITACHI  
TOSHIBA  
MITSUBISHI  
FINLUX  
With televisions under Code 01, 11 or 12, the button  
corresponds to the 10 + button, and the button corre-  
sponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote control.  
NOKIA  
SHARP  
NOTE:  
FUNAI  
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.  
Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.  
GOLDSTAR  
NEC  
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Satellite Receiver Multi-  
Brand Remote Control  
VCR  
:– –  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your  
satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other  
manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled.  
Before you start . . .  
Turn on the satellite receiver using its remote control.  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER "1"  
2
NUMBER  
SET SATELLITE RECEIVER  
BRAND CODE  
4
0
Refer to the chart below. While holding down SAT on  
the recorder's remote control, enter your satellite  
1
2
receiver’s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then  
press STOP.  
Check if the satellite receiver's power goes off as it  
should. If it does, try other operations (step 2)  
1
Once you have set the remote control to operate the  
satellite receiver, you don't have to repeat this step  
until you replace your remote control's battteries.  
Some satellite receiver brands have more than one  
code. If the satellite receiver does not function with  
one code, try entering another.  
STOP  
TV PROG+/–  
OPERATE SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
Remote A/B Code Switching  
First, press SAT to set the remote control to satellite  
receiver mode, then press the corresponding button:  
, TV PROG +/–, NUMBER keys.  
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.  
For VIDEOWAY or some brands of satellite receiver,  
you must press  
NUMBER keys.  
after having pressed the  
The NUMBER buttons may not function with some  
satellite receivers.  
REMOVE POWER SUPPLY  
IMPORTANT  
Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.  
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with  
JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not  
work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may  
have limited function capability.  
1
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
CODE  
SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND  
CODE  
While holding down VCR on the remote control, press  
the NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP.  
2
JVC  
13, 14  
AMSTRAD  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSCHMANN  
SIEMENS  
WISI  
01, 02, 03, 04  
05, 06  
05  
05  
05  
RE-SUPPLY POWER  
Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.  
KATHREIN  
PACE  
PHILIPS  
FINLUX  
ITT  
NOKIA  
SALORA  
RFT  
SKYMASTER  
MASPRO  
BT  
PANASONIC  
JERROLD  
VIDEOWAY  
05, 11, 12  
06, 08  
07  
3
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
only respond to B code signals.  
09  
09  
Press  
on the remote control. The recorder will now  
09  
09  
4
10  
10  
NOTE:  
11  
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.  
13  
15  
16  
17  
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30  
You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or  
From Another  
Video  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the  
recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on the  
1
below.  
A When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source  
Player . . .  
. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the  
recording deck.  
B When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording  
Deck . . .  
. . . connect its AV2 IN or AV1 IN/OUT connector to  
the source player.  
Recorder  
.
SET RECORDING DECK’S  
INPUT MODE  
– –:– –  
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER  
key "0" and/or TV PROG to select “L-1” for the AV1 IN/  
OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 IN connector,  
depending on the connector being used.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
2
START SOURCE PLAYER  
Engage its Play mode.  
4
0
NUMBER "0"  
3
4
TV PROG  
START RECORDING DECK  
Engage its Record mode.  
1
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure  
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (pg. 36).  
If you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to  
turn off 3R Picture before starting. (pg. 17)  
A
B
TV Receiver  
Player  
Your recorder  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
TV Receiver  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL or  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL or  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
AV mode  
AV mode  
Another recorder  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
Player  
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You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video  
recorder as the recorder.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the camcorders AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO  
input connectors.  
1
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.  
– –:– –  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
MODE  
Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG so that “F-1”  
appears in place of a preset position number.  
4
0
2
3
4
NUMBER "0"  
TV PROG  
START CAMCORDER  
Engage its Play mode.  
1
START RECORDER  
Engage its Record mode.  
NOTE:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
Recorder  
To rear panel PAUSE  
connector  
VIDEO  
input  
AUDIO  
input  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not provided)  
Mini-Plug Cable  
(not provided)  
(JVC camcorder  
only)  
VIDEO OUT  
Camcorder  
AUDIO OUT  
EDIT  
Player  
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32  
Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new  
material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are  
replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack  
remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio  
track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.  
Use your video recorder as the recorder.  
Insert Editing  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
Source tape  
Before insert editing  
After insert editing  
Normal audio  
track  
Recorded tape  
Audio/Video signal  
Video/Hi-Fi  
audio track  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT  
connectors to your recorder's VIDEO and AUDIO  
connectors on the front panel.  
Another recorder  
1
2
3
SET INPUT MODE  
Player  
Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "F-1"  
appears in place of a channel number.  
LOCATE END POINT  
Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play  
it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the  
segment to be replaced) using the TIME SCAN  
– –:– –  
SHUTTLE ring or  
and PAUSE.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
RESET THE COUNTER  
Press 0000 to change the counter display to "0:00:00".  
4
4
5
0
0000  
TV PROG  
LOCATE START POINT  
Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the  
segment to be replaced) using the TIME SCAN  
1
SHUTTLE ring or  
and PAUSE.  
Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.  
PAUSE  
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ENGAGE INSERT EDITING  
Press INSERT.  
Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", "  
and " " light up on the front display panel.)  
The TV screen changes from the still picture to the  
input source you are going to record.  
"
6
7
START EDITING  
Load the source cassette and play back the segment  
that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the  
section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press  
PLAY to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing  
begins at this point.  
" " and " " are displayed on the front display panel.  
END INSERT EDITING  
– –:– –  
At counter "0:00:00", Insert Editing will stop automati-  
cally while the tape continues running in the Play  
mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the  
specified edit-out point, press 0000.  
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7
2
5
8
3
6
9
8
2
FOR AV INSERT EDITING  
If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and  
normal audio soundtrack all at the same time...  
... In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB also.  
(" " and " " blink and " " lights up on the front display  
panel.)  
4
0
0000  
1
NOTES:  
PLAY  
Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer.  
Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab  
has been removed.  
When insert editing is performed on a tape that has been  
recorded on another video recorder, the inserted portion may  
appear distorted.  
In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by  
the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous  
recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted  
picture will be distorted at the switching point.  
A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit  
may become erased.  
Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN/  
OUT or AV2 IN connector. When using these connectors,  
make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.  
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Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously  
recorded tape with a new soundtrack.  
Audio Dubbing  
Normal audio track  
Pre-recorded tape  
Video/Hi-Fi audio  
track  
Audio-dubbed tape  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R  
connectors on the recorder's front panel.  
1
When connecting monaural equipment, use only the  
recorder's AUDIO L connector.  
CD Player etc.  
SET INPUT MODE  
Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "F-1"  
appears in place of a channel number.  
2
3
4
LOCATE START POINT  
CD Player etc.  
Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your  
recorder, and press PAUSE when you find the point  
where you want to start dubbing.  
Mixer  
output  
Audio mixer  
ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING  
Press A. DUB.  
Original sound  
AUDIO OUT  
It is possible to take the original sound recorded on  
the tape in your recorder and mix it with other  
sounds from a microphone, CD player etc. To  
perform this audio dubbing with audio mixing,  
connect as in the diagram on the left.  
Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.  
(" " blinks, " " and " " light up on the front display  
panel.)  
To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, press  
AUDIO on the remote control to select "  
at this point.  
+
(L+R)"  
* Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if  
you're using a monaural audio component, or if  
you don't have an audio mixer.  
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START DUBBING  
Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press  
PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing  
begins at this point.  
5
6
" " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display  
panel.  
To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press  
PLAY to resume dubbing.  
AUDIO  
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2
5
8
3
2
6
9
4
END AUDIO DUBBING  
Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and  
engage the audio component's Stop mode.  
0
NUMBER "0"  
TV PROG  
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  
1
control to select "  
+
(L+R)+NORM" (pg. 24).  
PLAY  
Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches  
"0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the  
counter reading before dubbing.  
Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN/OUT  
or AV2 IN connector. When using these connectors, make sure  
to select the correct input mode in step 2.  
PAUSE  
STOP  
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  
(pg. 24).  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
36  
On-Screen Display  
You can choose whether or not to have various operational  
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.  
Other  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Functions  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by  
– –:– –  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
.
2
3
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7
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5
8
3
6
9
2
ENABLE/DISABLE  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
The default setting is  
MODE SET  
“ON”, so if you want on-  
screen displays, leave the  
setting as it is and go to  
step 4. If you don’t want  
the displays to appear,  
press %fi to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"O.S.D." and press OK  
or to set “O.S.D.” to  
“OFF”.  
4
0
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
1
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
OK  
Press MENU.  
MENU  
4
NOTES:  
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure  
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.  
During playback, the operation mode indicators may  
sometimes be disturbed depending on the type of tape being  
used.  
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.  
1– Operation mode indicators  
2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)  
14 15 1  
3– NTSC playback display (pg. 38)  
4– Tape direction  
q6  
SP  
5– Counter display  
13  
12  
11  
]
NTSC=PAL  
PR.1 BBC 1  
21 : 00  
2
3
6– Tape remaining time indicator (pg. 11)  
7– Audio mode display (pg. 24)  
8– Tape position indicator (pg. 8)  
9– NICAM display (pg. 24)  
10– Spatializerindicator (pg. 25)  
11– Current day/month/year  
12– Clock display  
13– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator  
(L-1, L-2 or F-1)  
24. 12. 98 – WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
10  
SPATIALIZER  
[
]
9
8
7
ST NICAM  
4
5
6
+
0
+
+
+
HI FI  
–1 : 23 : 45  
NORM  
REMAIN 1 : 00  
14– Timer warning display (pg. 13, 15)  
15– Cassette loaded mark  
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Auto SP LP Timer  
Auto Timer  
If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to  
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically  
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.  
For Example . . .  
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically  
engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-  
cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.  
Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-  
minute tape  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Approximately 150 minutes  
Approximately 60 minutes  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SP mode  
LP mode  
Total 210 minutes  
1
Make sure you set "AUTO SPLP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode  
Set screen before the timer-recording starts.  
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
MODE SET  
2
"MODE SET", then press  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or  
.
Press MENU.  
REC LEVEL CTL  
1
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
SELECT MODE  
either "ON" or "OFF".  
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE  
Press OK or to select  
MODE SET  
SET", then press OK or  
.
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
OFF  
ON  
2
3
3
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
SELECT MODE  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
Press %fi to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"AUTO SPLP TIMER",  
then press OK or to select  
"ON".  
MODE SET  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
5
[
] =  
O. S. D.  
[MENU] : EXIT  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
ON  
ON  
TIME SCAN AUDIO  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Press MENU.  
4
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
NOTE:  
Press MENU.  
For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder  
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To  
disengage the timer, press (TIMER).  
4
NOTES:  
The Auto SPLP Timer feature is not available during ITR  
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work  
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes  
of shorter lengths.  
If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more  
programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may  
not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SPLP TIMER" to "ON". In  
this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape  
speed manually during timer programming.  
In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this  
feature may leave a short non-recorded section at the end of  
the tape.  
There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at  
the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to  
LP mode.  
If you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto  
SPLP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its  
originally scheduled length, there may be times when the  
programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
38  
Repeat Playback  
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape  
50 times repeatedly.  
– –:– –  
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9
START PLAYBACK  
2
PressPLAY.  
1
4
0
ACTIVATE REPEAT  
PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
1
The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks  
2
slowly.  
FF  
The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops.  
REW  
PAUSE  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.  
3
NOTE:  
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.  
NTSC Playback  
Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can  
play back NTSC tapes.  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.  
1
START PLAYBACK  
PressPLAY.  
"NTSCPAL" appears on the screen for about 5  
2
seconds.  
Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place  
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is  
not a malfunction on the part of either the video  
recorder or the TV.  
The picture may roll up and down. This can be  
corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some  
TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not  
have a V-HOLD control.)  
The counter and tape remaining time readings will be  
incorrect.  
During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the  
picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of  
colour.  
Next Function Memory  
You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically  
after the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure  
the recorder is in the Stop mode.  
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press  
within 2 seconds.  
Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom  
portions of superimposed displays may be cut off  
during NTSC playback.  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
39  
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.  
Connection To  
A Stereo  
System  
FM Tuner  
CD Player  
Stereo Amplifier  
I
AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
Audio Cable (not provided)  
Speaker  
Speaker  
Television  
ANT. IN  
AV1 IN/OUT  
AV2 IN  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
RF OUT  
PAUSE  
Back of Recorder  
AUDIO OUT  
Mains outlet  
CAUTIONS:  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with  
regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that  
you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the  
Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge  
in the input level to the speakers may damage them.  
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your  
video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.  
1
Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to  
prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded  
type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this  
can adversely affect the video playback picture.  
NOTES:  
When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to  
a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.  
If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this  
recorder can record them independently of the TV set and  
play them back through the connected stereo system.  
When listening to sound through the connected stereo  
system, turn the TV's volume down completely.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
40  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the  
Auto Set Up function (pg. 6).  
— interference appears in the TV picture after you have  
moved to a different area or a new station has started  
broadcasting in your area.  
— you change the connection between your recorder and  
TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.  
Video  
Channel Set  
Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on  
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the  
video recorder through the RF cable.  
If you have connected the video recorder to  
your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin  
SCART cable (AV connection), you do not need  
the video channel so you have to set the video  
channel to off. Go to "With AV Connection"  
below.  
If you have connected the video recorder to  
your TV via an RF cable only (RF connection),  
you have to set the correct video channel Go  
to "With RF Connection" on page 41.  
With AV Connection  
Before performing the following procedure, make  
sure that:  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette  
inserted in the recorder.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
– –:– –  
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL  
SET MODE  
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5
8
3
6
9
2
Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the  
display panel shows the following.  
1
4
0
TV PROG  
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows  
1
– –  
" OUT ".  
2
Now the video channel is set to off.  
OK  
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET  
MODE  
Press OK.  
3
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to its AV mode. Refer to the instructions  
supplied with your TV set for how to do this.  
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With RF Connection  
Before performing the following procedure, make  
sure that:  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette  
inserted in the recorder.  
the connected TV is turned on.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL  
SET MODE  
Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the  
display panel shows the following.  
1
– –:– –  
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
Press TV PROG+ or to set the video recorder to a vacant  
channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any  
local station in your area. Refer to list on page 48 for  
details of broadcast stations in your area.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
2
(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area  
4
0
Then set your TV to UHF channel 36. (Refer to the  
instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do  
this.)  
TV PROG  
If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the  
screen as shown in the illustration at buttom left, go to  
step 3.  
1
If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, re-  
set the video recorder to another vacant channel and  
try again.  
OK  
IMPORTANT  
If you set the video recorder to a channel which  
is occupied by a local station or has  
neighbouring channels that are occupied by  
local stations, the picture reception quality will  
be affected and some interference noise will  
appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a  
vacant channel which has no broadcast on  
neighbouring channels.  
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars  
clearly with any channel between 22 and 69,  
consult your JVC dealer.  
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET  
MODE  
TEST SIGNAL  
Press OK.  
3
The channel on which the screen on  
the left appears clearly in step 2 is  
your Video Channel.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to the Video Channel.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
42  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set  
Up function (pg. 6).  
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station  
starts broadcasting in your area.  
Tuner Set  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset  
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set  
automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call  
them up by using the TV PROG buttons without going through  
any vacant channel.  
– –:– –  
Auto Channel Set  
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4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
1
2
3
4
0
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
TV PROG  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL  
SET  
bar (pointer) to  
"AUTO CH SET" by  
pressing  
press OK or  
OK  
Move the highlight  
MENU  
MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
%fi  
, then  
.
REC LEVEL CTL  
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
The Auto Set screen  
appears, and  
remains on screen  
while the recorder  
searches for  
AUTO SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
receivable stations.  
As Auto Channel  
Set progresses, the  
+
+
+
0
[MENU] : EXIT  
"
" mark on the  
screen moves  
Beginning  
End  
from left to right.  
Wait until the screen as shown in step 4 appears.  
Auto Channel Set usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes;  
the duration varies by area.  
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VIEW CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
After "SCAN COMPLETED"  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
is displayed on the screen  
for about 5 seconds, a  
Confirmation screen  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
4
5
03 23 ITV  
04 30 CH4  
05 37 CH5  
10  
11  
12  
– –:– –  
looking like the one on the  
right appears. The stations  
your recorder located  
appear on a Confirmation  
screen — preset positions  
(PR), channels (CH) and  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
[5  
]
2
=
: EDIT  
= [X] : DELETE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
station names (ID – pg. 47). The blueback screen  
and the programme currently being broadcast by the  
station which is blinking appear alternately for 8  
seconds each.  
4
0
To view the next page, use the %fi  
button on the  
remote control.  
1
The Guide Program numbers will also be set  
automatically during Auto channel Set.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add  
preset positions, enter station names and perform  
other operations. Refer to pages 44 – 48 for the  
procedures.  
Depending on reception conditions, the stations may,  
on occasion, not be stored in order, and the station  
names may not be stored correctly.  
IMPORTANT  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be  
stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may  
not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set  
properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using  
Video Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a  
different station. When programming the timer using Video  
Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position correspond-  
ing to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been  
selected (pg. 12, "Video Plus+ Timer Programming").  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if  
reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture  
quality may be poor. To delete those stations which have an  
unacceptable picture "Delete A Channel" on page 45.  
NOTES:  
Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel  
Set. If you wish to perform it manually, refer to page 45.  
If, for any reason, you perform Auto Channel Set when the  
aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -  
NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 4. When this  
happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK;  
Auto Channel Set will take place again.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
44  
Storing Channels Manually  
To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (pg.  
6) or Auto Channel Set (pg. 42).  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Press MENU.  
– –:– –  
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ACCESS CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
NUMBER  
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to  
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or . The Confir-  
mation screen appears.  
4
0
2
3
SELECT POSITION  
Press %fi  
until an  
(Ex.) To store in position 6.  
open position in which  
you want to store a  
channel begins blinking,  
then press OK. The  
Manual Channel Set  
screen appears.  
1
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
03 23 ITV  
04 30 CH4  
05 37 CH5  
10  
11  
12  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
[5∞  
]
=
: EDIT  
= [X] : DELETE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected channel  
appear alternately for 8 seconds  
each.  
INPUT CHANNEL  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
input the channel number  
you want to store.  
4
PR CH  
ID FINE  
06 CH21 ––– +/–  
To input the registered  
station name (ID – pg.  
47), press until "– – – –"  
(ID setting) begins  
blinking, then  
[0–9] : SELECT  
[
] : CURSOR +=  
ATTENTION  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
After you have stored channels manually, be sure to  
perform Guide Program Number Set (pg. 50) in order to  
get proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording.  
press %fi.  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected channel  
appear alternately for 8 seconds  
each.  
For fine tuning  
adjustment, press  
until "+/–" begins  
blinking, then  
press %fi.  
While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.  
ENTER NEW CHANNEL  
INFORMATION  
Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.  
5
6
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
To change positions, see "Change Station Preset  
Position" (pg. 45).  
If you wish to set station names other than the ones  
registered in your recorder, "Set Stations (B)" on  
page 46.  
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Delete A Channel  
Fine-Tuning Channels  
Already Stored  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
SELECT ITEM  
Press %fi  
until the item you want to delete begins  
blinking.  
SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE  
1
2
Press %fi  
until the channel you want to tune  
begins blinking.  
DELETE CHANNEL  
1
Press  
.
ACCESS MANUAL  
The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves  
up one line.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen  
appears.  
2
3
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
PERFORM TUNING  
3
Press until "+/–" begins blinking, then press %fi until  
the picture is clearest. Then press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
Change Station Preset  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
Position  
Press MENU.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
4
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
SELECT ITEM  
Press %fi  
until the item you want to move begins  
blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and  
1
2
its channel (CH) number begin blinking.  
SELECT NEW POSITION  
Press %fi  
to move the station to the new preset  
position, then press OK.  
Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to  
position 2, the stations originally in positions  
2 and 3 each move down one space.  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
PR CH  
ID  
PR CH ID  
01 26 BBC1 08  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
02 23 ITV  
03 30 CH4  
09  
10  
03 23 ITV  
04 30 CH4  
05 37 CH5  
10  
11  
12  
04 33 BBC2 11  
05 37 CH5  
12  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
[5  
] : MOVE  
: MANUAL CH SET  
[5  
] : MOVE =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
3
ATTENTION  
After you have deleted channels or changed preset positions, be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set (pg. 50) in order to  
get proper results from Video Plus+ timer recording.  
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46  
Set Stations (A)  
Set Stations (B)  
Set station names other than the ones registered in your  
recorder.  
Set station names that are registered in your recorder.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 44 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform  
step 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing.  
SELECT ITEM  
%fi  
Press  
until the item you want begins blinking.  
SELECT STATION NAME  
CHARACTER  
1
Press until the first letter  
of the station name begins  
ACCESS MANUAL  
1
2
blinking.  
PR CH  
ID FINE  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
06 CH45 BBC1 +/–  
Press OK twice.  
[5∞] : A-Z, 0-9  
2
3
[
] : CURSOR +=  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SELECT NEW STATION  
Press until the station  
name (ID) begins blinking,  
%fi  
ENTER NEW CHARACTER  
then press  
until the  
Press %fi to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,  
PR CH  
ID FINE  
06 CH45 ––– +/–  
new stations name (ID)  
you want to store begins  
blinking.  
, +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character  
*
is indicated, then press to enter. Enter the remaining  
characters the same way (maximum of 4).  
After entering all characters, press OK.  
[5∞] : CHANGE ID  
Registered station names  
(pg. 47) appear as you  
[
] : CURSOR +=  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
%fi  
press  
.
If you make a mistake, press until the incorrect  
character begins blinking. Then enter the correct  
%fi  
character by pressing  
.
SWITCH STATIONS  
Press OK.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.  
4
5
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
3
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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TV Station And ID List  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
Anglia TV  
ARD  
ANGL  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC  
SAT  
SAT  
SAT 1  
Scottish TV  
SC4  
SAT1  
SCOT  
SC4  
ARTE  
BBC Group  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BLN1  
BLN2  
BORD  
BR1  
SDR  
SDR  
SDR1  
SDR1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
SKY  
Berlin 1  
Berlin 2  
Border TV  
Bayern1  
Bayern3  
BRT1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
SKY  
Sky One  
Sky Net  
Sport  
SKY1  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SR1  
BR3  
BRT1  
BRT2  
CHLD  
CH+  
BRT2  
SR 1  
Children Ch  
Canal +  
CNN  
Super RTL  
STV Test  
STV 1  
STV 2  
Suedwest3  
SWF 1  
Schweiz4  
TYNE TEES  
Text  
SRTL  
STVT  
STV1  
STV2  
SW3  
SWF1  
SWZ4  
TEES  
TEXT  
TF1  
CNN  
CHNL  
CNTR  
CH 4  
CH 5  
DRS  
DRTV  
DSF  
EURN  
EURO  
EURS  
FR1  
Channel TV  
Central TV  
Channel 4  
Channel 5  
DRS  
DR TV  
DSF  
TF1  
Euronews  
Euronews  
Eurosports  
France1  
France2  
France3  
Granada TV  
Grampian TV  
Hessen1  
Hessen3  
HRT  
TNT int  
TRT int  
TSI  
TNT  
TRT  
TSI  
TSR  
TSR  
FR2  
FR3  
TSW  
TSW  
TVE  
TVE  
GRNA  
GRMP  
HR1  
TV Polonia  
TVP 1  
TVP 2  
TVS  
TVPA  
TVP1  
TVP2  
TVS  
TV2  
TV5  
TZUR  
ULST  
VERN  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
YORK  
ZDF  
HR3  
HRT  
TV2  
TV5  
Tele Zurich  
Ulster TV  
Veronica  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
West1  
West3  
YLE 1  
YLE 2  
Yorkshire TV  
ZDF  
HTV  
HTV  
ITV Network  
Kabelkanal  
London  
MDR  
ITV  
KABL  
LNDN  
MDR  
MTV  
N3  
MTV  
Nord3  
NDR1  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NET2  
NRK  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
Network 2  
NRK  
N-TV  
Offener Kanal  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
N-TV  
OKAN  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PRMI  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
Zurich 1  
3SAT  
ZUR1  
3SAT  
* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the  
station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirma-  
tion screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the  
recorder is tuned to a different station.  
OWL 3  
Premiere  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
RB3  
RB3  
Rikisutvarpid-S  
RTBF 1  
RTBF 2  
RTE 1  
RKPS  
RTB1  
RTB2  
RTE1  
RTL  
RTL2  
RTP  
RTL  
RTL 2  
RTP  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
48  
For customers in the U.K.  
TV Station Channel Number Guide  
Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC  
and ITV.  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5  
London & South-East  
North-West  
Bluebell Hill ......................... 40  
Crystal Palace....................... 26  
Dover ................................... 50  
Heathfield ............................ 49  
Oxford ................................. 57  
46  
33  
56  
52  
63  
43  
23  
66  
64  
60  
65  
30  
53  
67  
53  
37  
49  
Caldbeck .............................. 30  
Winter Hill ........................... 55  
34  
62  
28  
59  
32  
65  
56  
48  
North-East  
Bilsdale West Moor .............. 33  
Chatton ................................ 39  
Pontop Pike .......................... 58  
26  
45  
64  
29  
49  
61  
23  
42  
54  
35  
68  
South-West  
Beacon Hill .......................... 57  
Caradon Hill ........................ 22  
Huntshaw Cross ................... 55  
Redruth ................................ 51  
Stockland Hill ...................... 33  
Channel Islands  
63  
28  
62  
44  
26  
60  
25  
59  
41  
23  
53  
32  
65  
47  
29  
67  
37  
Scotland  
Angus ................................... 57  
Black Hill ............................. 40  
Sandale ................................ 22  
Caldbeck .............................. —  
Creigkelly ............................. 31  
Darvel .................................. 33  
Durris ................................... 22  
Eitshal .................................. 33  
Keelylang Hill ...................... 40  
Knock More ......................... 33  
Rosemarkie .......................... 39  
Rumster Forest...................... 31  
Selkirk .................................. 55  
63  
46  
60  
43  
53  
50  
37  
56  
48  
35  
67  
67  
52  
34  
27  
26  
28  
26  
46  
26  
45  
27  
62  
28  
24  
23  
25  
23  
43  
23  
49  
24  
59  
32  
21  
29  
32  
29  
50  
29  
42  
21  
65  
Fremont Point....................... 51  
44  
41  
47  
South  
Hannington .......................... 39  
Midhurst ............................... 61  
Rowridge.............................. 31  
45  
55  
24  
42  
58  
27  
66  
68  
21  
35  
West  
Mendip ................................ 58  
64  
61  
54  
37  
Wales  
East  
Blaenplwyf ........................... 31  
Carmel ................................. 57  
Llanddona ............................ 57  
Moel-y-Parc ......................... 52  
Presely ................................. 46  
Wenvoe................................ 44  
27  
63  
63  
45  
40  
51  
24  
60  
60  
49  
43  
41  
21  
53  
53  
42  
50  
47  
56  
37  
Sandy Heath......................... 31  
Sudbury................................ 51  
Tacolneston .......................... 62  
27  
44  
55  
24  
41  
59  
21  
47  
65  
39  
35  
52  
Midlands  
Ridge Hill ............................. 22  
Sutton Coldfield ................... 46  
The Wrekin .......................... 26  
Waltham .............................. 58  
28  
40  
33  
64  
25  
43  
23  
61  
32  
50  
29  
54  
35  
37  
35  
35  
Northern Ireland  
Brougher Mountain .............. 22  
Divis .................................... 31  
Limavady ............................. 55  
28  
27  
62  
25  
24  
59  
32  
21  
65  
37  
North  
Belmont ............................... 22  
Emley Moor.......................... 44  
28  
51  
25  
47  
32  
41  
56  
37  
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IMPORTANT  
If you performed Auto Set Up (pg. 6) or Auto Channel  
Set (pg. 42), without ever having set the clock previ-  
ously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically.  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by  
Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set.  
Clock Set  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
or  
— the recorder's memory backup has expired.  
or  
— you want to change Just Clock setting ("Just Clock" in  
the left column).  
– –:– –  
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Press  
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
1
2
3
4
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
0
ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
.
1
ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or . The Clock Set screen  
appears.  
OK  
CLOCK SET  
INITIAL SET  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
TIME  
0: 00  
JUST CLOCK: ON  
TV PR.  
DATE  
01 . 01  
YEAR  
98  
:
1
5
5
[
] =  
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Just Clock  
SET DATE AND TIME  
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping  
through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by  
reading data from a PDC signal.  
Press %fi to set the time, then press OK or . The  
"date" display begins blinking. Repeat the same  
procedure to set the date and year.  
5
6
The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock  
Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK until the  
Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press %fi to change  
the setting.  
When you set the time, press and hold %fi to  
change the time by 30 minutes.  
When you set the date, press and hold %fi to  
change the date by 15 days.  
IMPORTANT: If you turn the Just Clock function off, the  
accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be impaired,  
which could adversely affect timer recording.  
SET JUST CLOCK  
The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing  
%fi, then press OK or  
.
NOTES:  
For the Just clock function, "Just Clock" on the left.  
If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as  
you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.  
Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in  
clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.  
Just Clock is not effective when . . .  
– the recorder’s power is on.  
– the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET  
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and  
adjustment data from preset position 1. Press %fi to set  
the preset position to the number representing the  
station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2,  
– a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the  
built-in clock’s time and the actual time.  
– the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode (pg.  
26).  
If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorders clock is automati-  
cally adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.  
Just Clock may not function properly in poor reception  
conditions.  
7
8
etc.), then press OK or  
.
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Press MENU.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
50  
Video Plus+ Setup  
IMPORTANT  
Normally, Auto Set Up (pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (pg. 42) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set  
the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.  
When timer-programming with Video Plus+, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your  
recorder, is not selected.  
— Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.  
When you add/delete a channel or change preset positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.  
— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all the receivable stations manually.  
When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with Video Plus+.  
— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Guide Program Number Set  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
ENTER RECEIVING PRESET  
POSITION NUMBER  
SCREEN  
%
Press MENU.  
Press or NUMBER  
GUIDE PROG SET  
keys to input the number  
of the recorder's preset  
position on which the  
Guide Program number's  
broadcast is received.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
GUIDE PROG  
TV PROG  
4
4
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
CH4  
Then press OK or  
.
5
[
] =  
%
Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to  
If the satellite broadcast  
is received on your  
[MENU] : EXIT  
"INITIAL SET", then press OK or  
.
(Ex.) If CH4 is received on  
preset position 4.  
recorder's auxiliary  
channel "L-2", select  
"L-2" for the preset position.  
ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET  
SCREEN  
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
%
Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE  
PROG SET", then press OK or  
.
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ENTER GUIDE PROG  
NUMBER  
%
Press or NUMBER  
GUIDE PROG SET  
keys to enter the Guide  
Program number for the  
desired station as shown in  
the TV listings. Then press  
Guide Program Number  
GUIDE PROG  
TV PROG  
"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the  
assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for  
Video Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers  
can be found in most TV listings.  
4
5
OK or  
.
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
(Ex.) When inputting the  
Guide Program  
number 4 for CH4.  
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51  
Questions And Answers  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end  
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by  
the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why  
does this happen?  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
resume points.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
the heads.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
Record-Pause mode?  
A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5  
minutes to protect the heads.  
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal  
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be  
concerned about this?  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the  
beginning or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is  
ejected.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the Record Safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder  
can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
Q. " " and "" remain lit on the display panel. Is there  
a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in  
progress.  
Q. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching a  
tape or a TV broadcast?  
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-  
screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape  
you’re viewing can be heard.  
Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme  
broadcast in 2000?  
A. Yes, it is possible.  
ATTENTION  
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,  
switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette.  
After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.  
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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)  
52  
Troubleshooting  
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily  
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.  
POWER  
SYMPTOM  
1. No power is applied to the recorder.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
The mains power cord is disconnected.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Connect the mains power cord.  
2. The clock is functioning properly,  
but the recorder cannot be powered.  
“ is displayed on the display  
panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".  
Press the button to turn the ““  
indicator off.  
3. The remote control won’t function.  
The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new  
ones.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
1. The tape does not run during  
recording.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
^“ is displayed on the display  
Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator  
panel.  
off.  
The tape is already fully rewound or  
fast-forwarded.  
Check the cassette.  
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-  
forward.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
If you’re using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
If you are using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
1. The playback picture does 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 connection, the  
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.  
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO  
channel. (pg. 6)  
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"  
(pg. 40)  
If you are using the AV connection,  
set the TV to its AV mode.  
2. Noise appears during normal  
playback.  
The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking (pg. 17).  
3. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear.  
The video heads may be dirty.  
Consult your JVC dealer.  
4. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack.  
Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Engage and adjust tracking manually.  
(pg. 17)  
RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Recording cannot be started.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its Record  
Safety tab removed.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive  
tape, reseal the slot where the tab  
was removed.  
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.  
“L-1”, “L-2” or "F-1" has been  
Set to the desired preset.  
selected as the input mode.  
The source (another video recorder,  
camcorder) has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the source is properly  
connected.  
All necessary power switches have  
not been turned on.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches  
are turned on.  
Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2” or  
"F-1".  
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4. Camcorder recording is not  
possible.  
The camcorder has not been  
properly connected.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Confirm that the camcorder is  
properly connected.  
Set the input mode to “L-1”,“L-2” or  
"F-1".  
TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
settings.  
Press and confirm that ““ is  
displayed on the display panel.  
The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
The timer is not engaged.  
2. 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.  
The timer is engaged but there’s no  
cassette loaded.  
3. ““ and “]“ on the display  
Load a cassette with the Record  
Safety tab intact, or cover the hole  
using adhesive tape.  
panel won’t stop blinking.  
4. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, and ““ and “]“ on the  
display panel won’t stop blinking.  
The loaded cassette has had its  
Record Safety tab removed.  
Remove the cassette and cover the  
hole with adhesive tape, or insert a  
cassette with the Record Safety tab  
intact.  
5. ““ blinks for 10 seconds and the  
has been pressed when there are  
no programs in memory, or the timer  
record information has been  
Check the programmed data and re-  
programme as necessary, then press  
again.  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
programmed incorrectly.  
The end of the tape was reached  
during timer recording.  
6. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and  
“ and “]“ won’t stop  
blinking.  
The programme may not have been  
recorded in its entirety. Next time make  
sure you have enough time on the tape  
to record the entire programme.  
The recorders preset positions have  
been set incorrectly.  
7. Video Plus+ does not timer-record  
properly.  
Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"  
and re-perform the procedure  
(pg. 50).  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from  
the TV during camcorder record-  
ing.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Position the camcorder so its  
microphone is away from the TV.  
Turn the TV’s volume down.  
The camcorder’s microphone is too  
close to the TV.  
The TV’s volume is too high.  
2. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
Those channels have been desig-  
nated to be skipped.  
If you need the skipped channels,  
restore them (pg. 44).  
3. The preset cannot be changed.  
Recording is in progress.  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change presets, then press PLAY to  
resume recording.  
4. Channel settings that were made  
manually seem to have changed or  
disappeared.  
After the manual settings were  
made, Auto Channel Set was  
performed.  
Perform manual setting again.  
5. No channels are stored in the  
recorder's memory.  
The TV aerial cable was not  
connected to the recorder when  
Auto Set Up was performed.  
Connect the TV aerial cable to the  
recorder properly and turn off the  
recorder power once, then turn the  
recorder power back on again. The  
recorder will try Auto Set Up again  
(pg. 6).  
6. The remote control won’t operate  
the TV or satellite receiver.  
The remote control brand setting is  
incorrect.  
Re-set the remote control to the  
correct brand (pg. 28, 29).  
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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)  
54  
Index  
FRONT VIEW  
1
2 3  
4
5
6
7
REW  
FF  
TIMER SPATIALIZER  
STANDBY/ON  
TV PROG/  
JOG  
3R PICTURE  
REC LINK  
(MONO)  
L –AUDIO– R  
VIDEO  
SHUTTLE  
TV PROG  
INSERT A.DUB  
TV PROG  
^
8 9 0  
!
@
#
$
%
& * ( )  
* Attach the provided connector cover when you do not  
use the front panel connectors.  
1 STANDBY/ON  
Button turns recorder on/off  
! TV PROG +/– Buttons select a preset position.  
pg. 10  
@ REC LINK Button enables/disables the Auto  
Satellite Prog Rec mode. pg. 27  
# 3R PICTURE Button enables/disables 3R Picture.  
pg. 17  
(loading a cassette also turns power on).  
2 TIMER Button engages timer standby mode.  
pg. 13, 15  
3 SPATIALIZER Button enables/disables  
Spatializer. pg. 25  
4 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is  
inserted; door closes, "cassette loaded" indicator  
lights up on front display panel.  
5 PLAY Button plays back tape pg. 8; cancels  
Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes. pg. 9  
6 TV PROG Dial scans to desired preset position  
during Stop mode. pg. 10  
$ Display Panel provides clear view of various  
displays and indicators. pg. 58  
% Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where  
remote control should be aimed when in use.  
^ RECORD Button starts regular recording (press  
once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice);  
sets duration of ITR. pg. 10, 11  
JOG Dial plays back frame by frame during Still  
or Play mode. pg. 9  
7 TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring rewinds or fast-  
forwards tape during Stop mode pg. 8;  
performs forward and reverse slow-motion and  
search (TimeScan) during Still or Play mode.  
pg. 9, 20  
8 VIDEO Input Connector enables easy connection  
of video output from another recorder or  
camcorder for editing. pg. 31  
& PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during  
recording pg. 10; stops tape temporarily  
during playback; plays back frame by frame  
with each additional press. pg. 9  
* INSERT Button engages Insert Editing mode.  
pg. 32  
( A.DUB Button engages Audio Dubbing mode.  
pg. 34  
) STOP/EJECT Button stops tape; ejects tape  
during Stop mode. pg. 8  
9 AUDIO Input Connector [L] enables easy  
connection of audio output (mono) from an-  
other recorder, camcorder or other source for  
editing. pg. 31  
0 AUDIO Input Connector [R] enables easy  
connection of audio output (Hi-Fi) from another  
recorder, camcorder or other source for editing.  
pg. 31  
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REAR VIEW  
2
3
4
1
ANT. IN  
AV1 IN/OUT  
AV2 IN  
R
L
AUDIO OUT  
RF OUT  
PAUSE  
6
5
7
1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder.  
pg. 5  
2 AV1 IN/OUT Connector enables AV connec-  
tion to TV or second recorder; input recordable  
when "L-1" selected. pg. 5, 30  
3 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable  
connection of audio cassette recorder, TV or  
second video recorder for dubbing. pg. 39  
4 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial.  
pg. 5  
5 AV2 IN Connector enables connection of  
satellite receiver or second recorder; input  
recordable when "L-2" selected. pg. 26, 30  
6 Remote PAUSE Connector enables connection  
to second recorder equipped with R.A. Edit  
connector, or to JVC camcorder equipped with  
Master Edit Control, for easy editing. pg. 31  
7 RF OUT Connector enables connection to  
aerial terminal of TV receiver. pg. 5  
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56  
1 TV Button enables remote control of your TV.  
pg. 28  
REMOTE CONTROL  
2 VCR Button enables remote control of your  
video recorder. (See ATTENTION on next page)  
3 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode  
between TV and AV. pg. 28  
4 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded  
programme. pg. 19  
5 NUMBER Keys are used in preset position  
selection pg. 10, Video Plus+ timer program-  
ming pg. 12.  
&
*
(
)
q
w
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r
t
y
u
i
o
p
Q
W
1
2
VCR  
TV  
SAT  
3
4
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
– –:– –  
1
2
5
3
6
5
2
4
VPS/PDC  
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
6
7
8
7
0000  
8
9
AUX  
6 PDC Button enables/disables PDC recording.  
4
0
pg. 13, 15  
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently  
available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.  
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
TV  
PROG  
9
7
Button cancels timer-programme. pg. 16  
0000 Button resets counter to 0:00:00. pg. 11  
EXPRESS  
0
!
@
#
$
%
^
30 SEC  
1
PROG  
8 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time.  
pg. 14  
9 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program  
screen; inputs programme Start Time. pg. 14  
0 PROG Button accesses Video Plus+ Program  
screen. pg. 12  
R
!
Button accesses Program screens/displays  
to check the programme that you have pro-  
grammed (next programme's information screen  
appears each time button is pressed). pg. 16  
E
R
@ Rewind [REW] Button rewinds the tape pg. 8;  
initiates high-speed reverse search. pg. 9  
# Record Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 10  
$ Stop Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 8  
% MENU Button accesses Menu screen. pg. 22  
^ %fi Button is used for selection in on-screen  
menus. pg. 22  
TV PROG +/– selects the connected TV's/  
satellite receiver's channel. pg. 28, 29  
& SAT Button enables remote control of the  
satellite receiver. pg. 29  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the  
name can also be used to operate your TV.  
pg 28.  
* STANDBY/ON  
Button — same as button on  
recorder.  
( AUDIO Button changes output sound mode.  
pg. 24  
(TV Muting) Button mutes sound of  
connected TV. pg. 28  
) – –:– – (DISPLAY) Button switches display  
between clock time, tape remaining time,  
counter readings and preset position*. pg. 11  
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.  
q DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily  
serials. pg. 13, 15  
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w WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of  
weekly serials. pg. 13, 15  
e AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary input  
mode. pg. 30  
r Button engages timer-standby mode. pg. 13,  
15  
t DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for  
timer recording. pg. 14  
y TV PROG +/– Button — same as button on  
recorder. pg. 10  
u 30 SEC Button initiates a 30-second period of  
fast-motion playback. pg. 18  
How To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's  
functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite  
receivers of JVC and other brands. pg. 28, 29.  
Point the remote control toward the sensor window.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote control  
is about 8 m.  
NOTES:  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the  
correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.  
If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its  
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then  
try again.  
i Auto Tracking Button enables/disables auto  
tracking mode during playback pg. 17  
SP/LP Button selects tape speed. pg. 10  
o Play Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 8, 9  
p Fast Forward [FF] Button fast-forwards tape pg.  
8; initiates high-speed forward search. pg. 9  
Q Pause Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 9  
W OK Button enters selections made in on-screen  
menus. pg. 22  
E
Button initiates functions such as Index  
Search pg. 18, variable-speed search, frame  
by frame playback. pg. 9, 20  
TV  
+/–Button controls volume of connected  
TV. pg. 28  
ATTENTION  
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite receiver's functions.  
To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode.  
To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (pg. 28).  
To operate your satellite receiver, first press the SAT button to set the remote control to the Satellite Receiver mode (pg. 29).  
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58  
DISPLAY PANEL  
1
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
+
8
4
SP  
REVIEW  
0
6
VPS/PDC  
15dB  
NORM  
0
@
8
!
#
1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from  
bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. pg. 22  
Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and  
output levels. pg. 25  
2 Programme Time Indicators show the  
programme start time ( ) and the programme  
stop time ( ) for timer-recording. pg. 14  
3 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
7 Instant REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-  
recording and shows how many programmes  
have been timer-recorded. pg. 19  
8 Audio Mode Indicator displays audio output  
mode currently selected. pg. 24  
9 Tape Remaining Time Indicator displays time  
remaining on tape when certain buttons are  
pressed. pg. 11  
0 "Cassette Loaded" Mark lights once a cassette is  
inserted; remains lit until cassette ejected.  
! PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been  
engaged for timer recording. pg. 13, 15  
*VPS (Video Programme System) recording is  
not currently available in the U.K. and not  
possible with this recorder.  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
RECORD PAUSE:  
AUDIO DUBBING:  
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:  
INSERT:  
@ Counter shows time elapsed since playback or  
recording began.  
With  
displayed, shows time remaining from  
current tape position to end of tape (pg. 11).  
Counter, Preset Position*, Clock and Tape  
Remaining Time Display appear alternately  
when DISPLAY  
INSERT PAUSE:  
AUDIO DUBBING INSERT:  
(or – –:– –) is pressed.  
AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE:  
*Preset Position is not displayed during play-  
back.  
# Mode shows external input mode selected (L-1,  
L-2 or F-1).  
4 "Timer" Indicator lights when has been  
pressed to engage Timer mode. pg. 13, 15  
5 Channel Display shows preset position where  
the station currently being received is stored.  
Clock Display shows current time. pg. 7  
6 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of record-  
ing; light during Record or Play mode. pg. 10  
*EP is only for NTSC playback.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
59  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Power on  
: AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
TV channel storage  
capacity  
: 99 positions  
: 24 W  
: 5.5 W  
(+AUX position)  
Power off  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
: UHF channels 21 – 69  
(470 – 862 MHz)  
: UHF channels 22 – 69  
(Adjustable)  
: Approx. 10 min.  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
Operating position  
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mm  
Weight  
Format  
: 5°C to 40°C  
: –20°C to 60°C  
: Horizontal only  
Aerial output  
Memory backup time  
: 3.8 kg  
: VHS PAL standard  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
: RF cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
"AA" battery x 2,  
Connector cover (for front  
panel connectors)  
: 240 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
: 480 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
(LP)  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
: PAL-type colour signal and  
CCIR monochrome signal,  
625 lines/50 fields  
: DA4 (Double Azimuth) helical  
scan system  
specified.  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Recording system  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
: 45 dB  
: 250 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal  
audio)  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi  
audio)  
Input/Output  
: 21-pin scart connectors  
(IN/OUT x 1, IN x 1)  
RCA connectors  
(VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1,  
AUDIO OUT x 1)  
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