JVC VCR HR DVS3EK User Manual

CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
Safety Precautions .....................................2  
Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use  
Of Equipment ............................................3  
INDEX  
4
Mini DV/S-VHS  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
10  
Check Contents .......................................10  
Basic Connections ...................................11  
S-VIDEO Connection ...............................12  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
13  
Auto Set Up .............................................13  
Preset Download .....................................14  
T-V LINK  
16  
T-V Link Functions ..................................16  
SAT CONTROL SET  
17  
Satellite Receiver Control Setting .............17  
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK  
20  
Basic Playback (VHS deck) ......................20  
Basic Recording (VHS deck) ....................21  
Playback Features (VHS deck) .................22  
Recording Features (VHS deck) ................26  
B.E.S.T. Picture System (VHS deck) ..........29  
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK  
30  
Basic Playback (DV deck) ........................30  
Basic Recording (DV deck) ......................31  
Playback Features (DV deck) ...................32  
Recording Features (DV deck) .................34  
TIMER RECORDING  
36  
®
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming .........36  
Express Timer Programming ....................38  
24 Hour Express Timer Programming ......40  
TV  
DV  
VHS  
CABLE/SAT  
–:–  
1
2
LCD PROG  
AUDIO  
TV/VCR  
1
2
5
3
3
4
6
EDITING  
44  
VPS/PDC  
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
4
4
7
8
9
Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) .............44  
Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) .............45  
Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) .........46  
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) .........47  
Edit From A Camcorder ...........................48  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
0000  
AUX  
MENU  
0
ENTER/ENTREE  
OK  
1
PROG  
30 SEC  
3
2
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
PR  
EXPRESS  
PULL-OPEN  
TIRER-OUVRIR  
PULL-OPEN  
TIRER-OUVRIR  
Recorder ..................................................50  
Output/Input Set ......................................52  
Audio Dubbing ........................................54  
Insert Editing ............................................56  
Random Assemble Editing .......................58  
PR  
Ð
/
+
PUSH  
/
TURN  
DV  
VHS  
24H  
EXPRESS  
DV  
DUB VHS  
COPIE  
1
3
2
REMOTE CONTROL  
60  
Remote Control Functions .......................60  
625  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
63  
Connecting To A Printer ..........................63  
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ..........64  
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ..........65  
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
66  
Mode Set .................................................66  
Tuner Set .................................................72  
Clock Set .................................................80  
®
VIDEO Plus+ System Setup ....................82  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
83  
87  
88  
89  
LISTE OF TERMS  
EN  
LPT0617-001A  
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Some Dos 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 interconnections  
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers  
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your  
equipment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed  
for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and  
make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for  
infirm or handicapped people.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the 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.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit  
the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL...  
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the  
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than  
sorry!  
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INDEX  
FRONT VIEW  
PR –  
/
+
R.A.EDIT  
START  
PUSH / TURN  
DV  
VHS  
DV IN/OUT  
ENTREE/SORTIE DV  
24H  
EXPRESS  
IN /OUT  
DV  
DUB VHS  
COPIE  
INSERT  
A.DUB  
1
3
2
A STANDBY/ON 1 Button pg. 13  
B DV Eject Button pg. 30, 31  
C Stop 8 Button pg. 20, 21, 30, 31  
D Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot  
E Play 4 Button pg. 20, 30  
O Dubbing Direction (DV  
/
VHS) Indicators  
pg. 44, 45  
P Dubbing (DUB) Button pg. 44, 45  
Dubbing Direction (  
/
) Buttons pg. 44, 45  
Q Record 7 Button pg. 21, 31  
F Pause 9 Button pg. 21, 22, 31, 32  
G DV Button pg. 30, 31  
R DV mode Indicators pg. 30, 31  
S Infrared Beam Receiving Window  
T Front Display Panel pg. 6  
U VHS mode Indicators pg. 20, 21  
V 24H EXPRESS # Button pg. 40  
W Advanced JOG Dial pg. 20, 30, 40  
X INSERT Button pg. 57  
Y Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button pg. 58  
Z Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button pg. 55  
a Remote PAUSE Connector pg. 48  
b AUDIO Input Connectors pg. 48, 54, 56  
c S-VIDEO Input Connector pg. 48, 56  
H VHS Button pg. 20, 21  
I VHS Cassette Loading Slot  
J Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button  
pg. 58  
K Random Assemble Edit START Button pg. 59  
L VIDEO Input Connector pg. 48, 56  
M VHS Eject Button pg. 20, 21  
N DV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) pg. 48  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and  
extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with  
the i.Link standard.  
PULL-OPEN  
TIRER-OUVRIR  
To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the  
cover.  
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REAR VIEW  
IN/OUT  
ENTREE/SORTIE  
AV1 (L-1)  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
S
IN  
AUDIO  
ENTREE  
L
OUT  
SORTIE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
R
SAT CONTROL  
CONTROLEUR SAT  
IN/DECODER  
ENTREE/DECODEUR  
AV2 (L-2)  
A ANTENNA IN Connector pg. 11  
B S OUT Connector pg. 12  
C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector  
pg. 11, 50, 64  
D Mains Power Cord pg. 11  
E ANTENNA OUT Connector pg. 11  
F AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector  
pg. 17, 50, 64  
G SAT CONTROL Connector pg. 17  
H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors pg. 65  
I Cooling fan  
This prevents the temperature from rising inside the recorder.  
Do not remove it.  
Install the recorder so as not to block the area around the fan.  
The fan may be activated even if the recorder is turned off.  
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INDEX (cont.)  
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL  
A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display (VHS deck only)  
pg. 29  
C Tape Speed Indicators pg. 21, 31  
D Start Time Indicator ( ) pg. 38, 40  
Stop Time Indicator ( ) pg. 38, 40  
E “Timer” Indicator pg. 37, 39, 40  
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only)  
pg. 27  
B Symbolic Mode Indicators  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
G Channel/Clock Display pg. 15  
H Instant REVIEW Indicator (VHS deck only)  
pg. 23  
RECORD PAUSE:  
I PDC* Indicator pg. 37, 39  
AUDIO DUBBING:  
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:  
INSERT:  
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available  
in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.  
J S-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) pg. 69  
K VCR Indicator  
L “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
M Counter/Remain Display (VHS deck only)  
pg. 27  
INSERT PAUSE:  
AV INSERT:  
Time Code Display (DV deck only) pg. 35  
N Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)  
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (pg. 53), “SAT” appears  
instead of “L-2”.  
AV INSERT PAUSE:  
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)  
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (pg. 67), various  
H Tape Position Indicator  
The tape position indicator  
appears on the TV screen  
when you press 3 or  
5 from the Stop mode  
or perform an Index Search  
(pg. 23). The position of  
q” in relation to “0”  
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.  
(beginning) or “+” (end)  
shows you where you are  
on the tape.  
Beginning  
End  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position  
indicator may not appear correctly.  
I Type of Broadcast pg. 28  
J VHS Indicator  
A Operation Mode Indicators  
B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP  
* EP is for NTSC playback only.  
C NTSC]PAL Indicator  
K Current Day/Month/Year  
L Clock Display  
M Channel Position Number and Station Name/  
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)  
D Tape Direction  
E Counter Display  
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg. 27  
G Audio Mode Display pg. 25  
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (pg. 53), “SAT” appears  
instead of “L-2”.  
Dubbing Direction Indicators  
(DV } VHS) pg. 44, 45  
N Timer Warning Display  
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-  
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5  
minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear  
the display, press & on the remote control.  
O “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck)  
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (pg. 67), various  
E Audio Mode Display pg. 33  
F Type of Broadcast pg. 35  
G DV Indicator  
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.  
H Current Day/Month/Year  
I Clock Display  
J Channel Position Number and Station Name/  
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)  
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (pg. 53), “SAT” appears  
instead of “L-2”.  
Dubbing Direction Indicators  
(DV ] VHS) pg. 44, 45  
K Timer Warning Display  
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-  
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5  
minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear  
the display, press & on the remote control.  
A Operation Mode Indicators  
B Tape Speed SP/LP  
C Sound Mode Display pg. 71  
D Time Code Display pg. 35  
ERROR Indicator*  
* ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a  
copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is  
not possible depending on the condition.  
L “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
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INDEX (cont.)  
A LCD Panel pg. 36  
B DV Button pg. 30, 31  
REMOTE CONTROL  
C TV/CABLE/SAT Button pg. 61, 62  
D AUDIO Button pg. 25, 33  
^ (TV Muting) Button pg. 61  
E LCD PROG Button pg. 36  
F Number Keys pg. 21, 31, 36  
G DAILY Button pg. 37, 39  
TV  
DV  
VHS  
CABLE/SAT  
H PDC* Button pg. 37, 39  
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available  
in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.  
– –:– –  
1
2
LCD PROG  
AUDIO  
TV/VCR  
I Counter Reset 0000 Button pg. 27  
Cancel & Button pg. 42  
J Programme Check " Button pg. 42  
K PROG Button pg. 38  
L START +/– Button pg. 38  
M STOP +/– Button pg. 38  
N Rewind 3 Button pg. 20, 30  
O Play 4 Button pg. 20, 30  
P Record 7 Button pg. 21, 31  
Q Stop 8 Button pg. 20, 30  
R r t Button pg. 13  
1
2
5
3
6
3
4
VPS/PDC  
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
4
4
7
8
9
0000  
AUX  
MENU  
0
ENTER/ENTREE  
OK  
1
PROG  
30 SEC  
3
2
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
PR  
EXPRESS  
TV PR +/– Button pg. 61  
S VHS Button pg. 20, 21  
T STANDBY/ON 1 Button pg. 13  
U Display – –:– – Button pg. 27  
V TV/VCR Button pg. 61  
W REVIEW Button pg. 23  
X Transmit  
Button pg. 36  
Y WEEKLY Button pg. 37, 39  
Z Timer # Button pg. 37, 39  
a AUX Button pg. 48  
b MENU Button pg. 18  
c Auto Tracking p Button pg. 25  
SP/LP Button pg. 21, 31  
d OK Button pg. 13  
e 30 SEC Button pg. 23  
f PR +/– Button pg. 21, 31  
g DATE +/– Button pg. 39  
h Fast Forward 5 Button pg. 20, 30  
i Pause 9 Button pg. 21, 31  
j w e Button pg. 22, 23  
TV % +/– Button pg. 61  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also  
be used to operate your TV. (pg. 61)  
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How To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your video recorders functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers  
of JVC and other brands. (pg. 61, 62)  
Point the remote control toward the receiving 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.  
Remote Control LCD  
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite receivers functions. The LCD  
indicates which of these (VIDEO, TV or CABLE/SAT) the remote control can currently operate. When you first purchase the remote  
control, or after you have just replaced the batteries, VIDEO A (A code) is selected.  
A To operate your video recorder, first press the VHS or DV. To switch  
the remote controls A/B/C/D code, refer to page 60.  
B To operate your TV, first press TV/CABLE/SAT until “TV” appears  
on the LCD. (pg. 61)  
C To operate your satellite receiver, first press TV/CABLE/SAT until  
“CABLE SAT” appears on the LCD. (pg. 62)  
NOTES:  
Even if “TV” is displayed on the LCD, the following operations can be performed without switching the mode.  
Basic operations for the recorder  
After an operation is completed, “TV” reappears on the LCD.  
Express timer programming and SHOWVIEW timer programming operations  
To perform a TV operation again, switch to TV mode first.  
Accessing main menu  
To perform a TV operation again, switch to TV mode first.  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
Check Contents  
CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW  
Video Cassette Recorder  
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0
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3
AA” Batteries (x 2)  
RF Cable  
Infrared Remote Control Unit  
Satellite Controller  
21-pin SCART Cable  
4 You are now ready to install your video recorder. (pg. 11)  
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Its essential that your video recorder be properly  
connected.  
Basic Connections  
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY  
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.  
Aerial connector  
Back of TV  
A Situate the recorder.  
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.  
TV aerial cable  
B Connect the recorder to TV.  
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN  
connector on the rear panel of the recorder.  
C Connect the provided RF cable between the  
ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the  
recorder and the TVs aerial connector.  
D Connect the provided 21-pin SCART cable between  
the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of  
the recorder and the TVs 21-pin SCART connector.  
The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a  
composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal  
in which the luminance and chrominance signals are  
separated). If your TVs 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is  
compatible with the Y/C signal, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to  
“S-VIDEO” after the connection and the initial settings are  
completed (pg. 52). You can obtain high-quality S-VHS  
pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable  
that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)  
21-pin SCART  
connector  
21-pin SCART  
cable  
RF cable  
(provided)  
(provided)  
AV1 (L-1)  
IN/OUT  
Mains power cord  
Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode  
according to the type of your TVs SCART connector.  
For switching the TVs mode, refer to the instruction manual of  
your television.  
To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the  
S-VIDEO connection described on page 12.  
Back of recorder  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
IN  
C Connect the recorder to mains.  
Mains outlet  
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.  
ATTENTION:  
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set  
Up” on page 13.  
Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART) for the connection to the recorder.  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont.)  
S-VIDEO Connection  
Back of TV  
Aerial connector  
S-VIDEO IN  
connector  
S-Video cable  
(not provided)  
AUDIO IN connectors  
TV aerial cable  
Audio cable  
(not provided)  
Mains power cord  
ANTENNA IN  
S OUT  
IN/OUT  
ENTREE/SORTIE  
AV1 (L-1)  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
S
IN  
AUDIO  
L
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
R
SAT CONTROL  
CONTROLEUR SAT  
IN/DECODER  
ENTREE/DECODEUR  
AV2 (L-2)  
Back of recorder  
Mains outlet  
ANTENNA OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
RF cable (provided)  
8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN  
connectors . . .  
NOTES:  
You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.  
With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset  
Download function (pg. 14).  
If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the recorders AUDIO  
OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi  
stereo sound reproduction. (pg. 65)  
To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO  
connection, set your TV to its AV mode.  
For switching the TVs mode, refer to the instruction manual of  
your television.  
A Connect the recorder to TV.  
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “Basic  
Connections” (pg. 11).  
B Connect the recorders S OUT connector to the TVs  
S-VIDEO IN connector.  
C Connect the recorders AUDIO OUT connectors to the  
TVs AUDIO IN connectors.  
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set  
Up” on page 13.  
B Connect the recorder to mains.  
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
Before starting, make sure of the following:  
The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.  
The recorders mains power cord should be connected to a  
mains outlet.  
If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be  
set to its AV mode.  
Auto Set Up  
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/  
Auto Guide Program Number Set  
A Turn on the recorder.  
After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is  
pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, the Auto  
Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide  
Program numbers automatically.  
Press 1 on the recorder or remote control.  
B Perform Auto Set Up.  
The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front  
display panel and/or on the TV screen.  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e.  
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2
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“AUTO SET” and press OK or  
e.  
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“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press  
any button on the recorder or remote control until the  
front display panel shows clock time, “(CH) 1” or  
“– –:– –” as illustrated on page 15.  
If you are using the on-screen  
display, the AUTO SET  
screen will appear. As Auto  
Set Up progresses, the “q”  
mark on the TV screen  
moves from left to right.  
When the Auto Set Up is  
completed, “SCAN  
COMPLETED” appears for  
about 5 seconds, then the  
normal screen appears.  
Beginning  
End  
When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering  
T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (pg. 11) and  
the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the  
Preset Download (pg. 14) even if you select “Auto” for  
Auto Set Up function.  
ATTENTION  
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorders  
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their  
Guide Program numbers remain in the recorders memory  
and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You  
only need to set the clock. (pg. 80)  
NOTES:  
In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither  
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.  
If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while Auto  
Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure  
to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.  
Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the  
reception condition.  
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as  
required.  
Tuner setting pg. 72  
Clock setting pg. 80  
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform  
tuner setting (pg. 72).  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via a 21-pin  
SCART cable (pg. 11), the recorder will automatically  
perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 2 on  
page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and  
Guide Program numbers automatically.  
Preset Download  
Auto Channel Set by Downloading  
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide  
Program Number Set  
A Turn on the recorder.  
Press 1 on the recorder or remote control.  
ATTENTION  
B Perform Preset Download.  
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,  
etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.  
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,  
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-  
wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and  
available functions may differ by system.  
The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front  
display panel and/or on the TV screen.  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.  
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“T-V LINK” and press OK or  
e.  
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Preset positions on the front display panel increase from  
“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote  
control until the front display panel shows clock time,  
“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 15.  
4
4
0
1
2
3
If you are using the on-screen  
display, the T-V LINK screen  
will appear. Then the GUIDE  
PROG SET screen will appear  
during Guide Program  
Number Set. When Preset  
Download is completed,  
“COMPLETED” appears for  
about 5 seconds, then the  
normal screen appears.  
If you press any button on the  
recorder or remote control  
while downloading is in  
progress, it will be interrupted.  
NOTES:  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither  
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.  
If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while  
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be  
sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from  
the beginning.  
Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the  
reception condition.  
On this recorder, the characters available for station names  
(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I (space). Some names of  
downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV  
(pg. 76).  
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Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel  
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the  
correct current time is displayed.  
Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored  
in the recorders memory by using the PR button(s).  
If station names (ID – pg. 78) have also been stored in the recorders memory, the station name  
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when 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 channel  
positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 74 – 78.  
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is  
displayed.  
A Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been  
stored in the recorders memory by using the PR button(s).  
If station names (ID – pg. 78) have also been stored in the recorders memory, the station name  
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when 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 channel  
positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 74 – 78.  
B Perform “Clock Set” on page 80.  
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.  
Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorders power once, then turn the  
recorders power back on again.  
The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto  
Set Up” on page 13 or “Preset Download” on page 14 again.  
IMPORTANT  
To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming (pg. 36).  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work  
properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+  
system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+  
®
system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (pg. 36, “VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming”).  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with  
an unacceptable picture (pg. 75, “Delete A Channel”).  
INFORMATION  
Just Clock  
Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at  
regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”  
(pg. 80, “Just Clock”).  
If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line  
on 020 8208 7654  
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T-V LINK  
T-V Link Functions  
When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (pg. 11), the following functions are available.  
You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.  
The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.  
NexTView Link  
You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
TV Auto Power On  
The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
VCR Auto Standby  
You can use your TVs remote control to turn off the recorder.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
Direct Rec  
You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT REC” to  
“ON” (pg. 67).  
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SAT CONTROL SET  
The following procedure is required if you receive  
satellite channels through a satellite receiver.  
Satellite Receiver  
Approximately 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer  
programming (pg. 36) or Express timer programming  
(pg. 38) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”  
and automatically switches the satellite receivers  
channels using the provided Satellite Controller.  
Control Setting  
Satellite receiver  
Installing Satellite Controller  
A Situate the Satellite Controller.  
Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its  
transmitter and the satellite receivers remote sensor is  
unobstructed.  
B Attach the Satellite Controller.  
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back  
of the Satellite Controller.  
Satellite Controller  
(suggested locations)  
Your recorder  
C Make connections.  
Satellite Controller  
(provided)  
Be sure to connect the recorders AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector to the satellite receivers 21-pin SCART  
connector.  
Transmitter  
NOTE:  
When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction  
manual.  
Satellite receiver  
D Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.  
Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL  
connector on the rear panel.  
21-pin SCART cable  
(provided)  
SAT CONTROL  
Back of recorder  
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)  
Setting satellite receiver's brand and  
channel  
After installation, set the satellite receivers brand and  
channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller  
cannot work correctly.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
1
2
A Turn on the satellite receiver.  
Turn on the satellite receivers power.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
Access the Main Menu screen on the  
recorder.  
B
4
4
0
Press MENU.  
1
3
2
C Access the Initial Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL  
SET”, then press OK or e.  
D Access the Sat Control Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“SAT CONTROL SET”, then  
press OK or e.  
E Enter the satellite receivers brand.  
Press the appropriate number  
keys to enter the brand code  
from the list on page 19, then  
press OK.  
If the brand code you entered  
is invalid, the code field will  
be reset. Enter the correct  
brand code again.  
If the recorder is in playback or  
recording mode, you cannot  
set the brand code.  
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BRAND NAME  
CODE  
Select the satellite receivers channel for  
testing.  
Press the appropriate number  
keys to enter one of the  
channel positions on the  
satellite receiver, then press  
OK.  
You can select the channel  
position between 1 to 999.  
After pressing OK, the recorder  
enters the Test mode.  
F
JVC  
73  
AMSTRAD  
CANAL SATELLITE  
CANAL +  
D-BOX  
60, 61, 62, 63, 92  
81  
81  
85  
ECHOSTAR  
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)  
FINLUX  
78, 79, 80  
82  
68  
FORCE  
89  
GALAXIS  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSCHMANN  
ITT NOKIA  
JERROLD  
KATHREIN  
LUXOR  
88  
64, 65  
64, 78, 99  
68  
75  
70, 71, 96  
G Check the result of the test.  
68  
MASCOM  
MASPRO  
NOKIA  
PACE  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
RFT  
SABA  
SAGEM  
SALORA  
SIEMENS  
SKYMASTER  
THOMSON  
TPS  
TRIAX  
WISI  
93  
If the satellite receiver’s  
70  
channel number has been  
changed to the same one as  
you set in step 6 ...  
87, 94  
65, 67, 74, 86, 92  
74, 92  
66, 84  
69  
Press rt to move the highlight  
bar (pointer) to “CHANGED  
TO ...”, then press OK or e to  
finish the Sat Control Set mode.  
97  
83, 90  
68  
If the satellite receiver’s  
64  
channel number has not been changed correctly ...  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT  
CHANGED”, then press OK or e. Then perform the  
procedure again from step 5.  
69, 98  
97  
83  
91  
64  
NOTES:  
The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite  
receiver.  
For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input  
mode to 2-digit.  
If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes, be  
sure to set to “All Channel Mode”. For details, refer to the  
instruction manual of the satellite receiver.  
When selecting the satellite receivers channel (step 6),  
signals from the remote control may interfere with signals  
transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move the  
remote control as close to the recorders infrared beam  
receiving window as possible.  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK  
A Load a cassette.  
Basic Playback  
(VHS deck)  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
pointed toward the recorder.  
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.  
The recorders power comes on automatically.  
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins  
automatically.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front display  
panel. If not, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn on  
the VCR indicator.  
B Select the VHS deck.  
Press VHS.  
The VHS button lights on the recorder.  
1
3
2
C Find the programme start point.  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or  
turn the JOG dial to the left. To go forward, press 5 or  
turn the JOG dial to the right.  
D Start playback.  
Press 4. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorders front  
display panel during automatic tracking. (pg. 29)  
The VHS playback indicator lights on the recorder.  
E Stop playback.  
1
2
Press 8. Then press  
to remove the cassette.  
The VHS playback indicator turns off.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NOTE:  
3
It is impossible to play back a tape on the VHS deck while the  
recording is in progress on the DV deck. When you start  
recording on the DV deck during playback on the VHS deck,  
playback stops on the VHS deck and recording continues on the  
DV deck.  
4
4
0
1
3
2
Usable cassettes  
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. While only VHS signals can be recorded on  
regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals  
can be recorded and played back using Super VHS  
cassettes.  
* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and  
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with  
this recorder.  
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A Load a cassette.  
Basic Recording  
(VHS deck)  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact.  
The recorders power comes on automatically.  
B Select the VHS deck.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Press VHS.  
The VHS button lights on the recorder.  
C Choose a programme.  
Press PR +/– or the number keys. Or push the JOG dial  
and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you  
wish to record.  
1
3
2
D Set the tape speed.  
Press SP/LP (p). Check the SP/LP indicator on the  
recorders front display panel to confirm the selected tape  
speed.  
E Start recording.  
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or  
press 7 on the recorder.  
The VHS recording indicator lights 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. 29)  
1
2
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears  
on the TV screen will be recorded (pg. 67).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
F Pause/Resume recording.  
4
4
Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.  
You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.  
0
1
3
2
G Stop recording.  
Press 8. Then press  
to remove the cassette.  
The VHS recording indicator turns off.  
NOTE:  
It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the VHS  
deck and the DV deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not  
possible to record simultaneously from the same external input.  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)  
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning  
cassette — TCL-2 — when:  
Playback Features  
Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.  
The picture is unclear or no picture appears.  
(VHS deck)  
“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only  
with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (pg. 67)).  
NOTE:  
Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following  
procedures.  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
1 Pause during playback.  
Push the JOG dial.  
OR  
Reverse  
Forward  
Reverse  
slow  
motion  
2 steps  
Reverse  
search  
5 steps  
Reverse  
play  
Slow  
motion  
2 steps  
Normal  
play  
Forward  
search  
6 steps  
Press 9.  
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.  
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame  
playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback.  
OR  
1
2
Press 9.  
OR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
Press w or e.  
4
4
NOTE:  
Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
0
1
3
2
To resume normal playback, press 4 or push the JOG  
dial.  
Slow Motion  
During playback, turn the JOG dial one click to the left  
for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion,  
continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting all  
the forward direction slow motion modes.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then  
release. Press 9 and release again to return to still  
picture.  
ATTENTION  
Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP-  
recorded tape.  
OR  
Inthehigh-speedsearch,still,slowmotionorframe-by-frame  
playback mode, the picture will be distorted.  
When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow  
motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may jitter  
vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being  
used.  
During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to  
return to still picture.  
NOTES:  
During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the  
TV screen. Press PR + or to eliminate the noise.  
Slow motion playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
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High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
Index Search  
Your recorder automatically marks  
index codes at the beginning of  
each recording. This function gives  
you quick access to any one of 9  
index codes in either direction.  
During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left or  
right.  
OR  
During playback or still, press 5 for forward high-  
speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search.  
NOTE:  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2  
seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal  
playback resumes.  
Activate Index Search.  
Press w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is  
displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the  
Variable Speed Search  
corresponding direction.  
To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly  
During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for  
forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse  
variable-speed search.  
until the correct index number is displayed.  
Example:  
To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w  
OR  
twice.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e  
During playback, press w or e.  
once.  
The more times you press, the faster the playback picture  
moves.  
Current position  
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
Index number  
Skip Search  
When the specified index code is located, playback begins  
During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over  
unwanted sections.  
automatically.  
Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion  
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.  
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.  
To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,  
press 4.  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
Activate Instant ReView.  
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the  
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start  
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once its 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.  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)  
Next Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after  
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the  
Stop mode.  
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback  
Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.  
b- For Automatic Power Off  
Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.  
c- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind  
1
2
Press 3, then press  
within 2 seconds.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NOTE:  
3
The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set  
to “ON”. If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the recorder directly  
goes into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the  
1 is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.  
4
4
0
1
3
2
Repeat Playback  
Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100  
times repeatedly.  
1 Start playback.  
Press 4.  
2 Activate Repeat Playback.  
Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
The Play indicator ( u) on the front display panel blinks  
slowly.  
After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops  
automatically.  
3 Stop Repeat Playback.  
Press 8 at any time.  
Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.  
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Soundtrack Selection  
Your 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 changes the soundtrack as follows:  
TRACK  
USE  
On-Screen Display  
1
2
H I F I  
LjhR  
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
H I F I  
Lj  
For main audio of Bilingual tapes  
4
4
0
H I F I  
hR  
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes  
1
3
2
NORM  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
H I F I  
NORM  
NOTES:  
“HI FI L j h R” should normally be selected. In this mode,  
Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal  
audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only  
normal audio.  
For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes,  
refer to page 28.  
Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcasted in the  
U.K.  
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will  
not appear (pg. 67).  
NTSC Playback  
Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can  
play back NTSC tapes.  
Manual Tracking  
Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.  
During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking  
manually by pressing the PR buttons.  
1 Load a cassette.  
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.  
2 Start playback.  
Press 4.  
“NTSCPAL” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.  
NOTES:  
1 Override automatic tracking.  
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.  
Press p on the remote control.  
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.  
Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of  
superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.  
2 Adjust the tracking manually.  
Press PR + or .  
Press p again to return to automatic tracking.  
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic  
tracking mode automatically.  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)  
Record One Programme While  
Recording Features  
Watching Another  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set  
the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to  
view.  
(VHS deck)  
The programme selected with the TVs channel controls  
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the  
recorders PR buttons is recorded on the tape.  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off  
after recording is finished.  
1
3
2
1 Start recording.  
Press 7 on the recorder.  
2 Engage the ITR mode.  
Press 7 again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front  
display panel.  
Recording Resume Function  
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer  
Recording (in the right column) or timer recording  
(pg. 36, 38, 40), the recording will resume automatically  
when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorders  
memory backup has expired.  
3 Set the recording duration.  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7  
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by  
30 minutes.  
NOTES:  
Accidental erasure prevention  
You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorders  
front panel.  
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole  
with adhesive tape.  
You can play back a tape on DV deck while using the VHS  
deck for Instant Timer Recording. However, remember that the  
recorder will turn itself off when the Instant Timer Recording  
ends.  
Record safety tab  
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Elapsed Recording Time Indication  
1 Set the counter display.  
Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front  
display panel.  
2 Reset the counter.  
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.  
The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed  
time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a  
recording or playback.  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
Tape Remaining Time  
4
4
Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears  
0
on the front display panel.  
The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with  
y” displayed.  
1
3
2
By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to  
show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or  
tape remaining time.  
* Channel position is not displayed during playback.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape being used, 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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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)  
Retake  
Receiving Stereo and Bilingual  
You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you  
are recording it.  
Programmes  
Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder  
(NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts  
possible.  
End of programme  
Beginning of programme  
Unnecessary Unnecessary  
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being  
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.  
Programme  
Programme  
part  
part  
Type of Broadcast Being  
On-screen Display  
Received  
Recorded part  
Go back to end of programme to cut out  
unnecessary part  
Regular Monaural  
NICAM Stereo  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Monaural  
(none)  
ST NICAM  
BIL. NICAM  
NICAM  
1 Engage the Record-Pause mode.  
To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until  
“HIFI L j h R” appears on the TV screen.  
Press 9 during recording.  
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until  
“HIFI L j” or “HIFI h R” appears on the TV screen.  
To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”  
appears on the front display panel or the TV screen.  
2 Locate the start point.  
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right (or hold down 3  
or 5) and release it when you reach the point where  
you want to resume recording.  
Your recorder returns to the Record-Pause mode.  
NOTE:  
3 Resume recording.  
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not  
appear (pg. 67).  
Press 4 when you wish to resume recording.  
NOTE:  
To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual  
Programmes  
Retake function does not work during Direct Rec (pg. 16,  
67).  
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi  
audio track, and the standard audio programme will be recorded  
on the normal audio track.  
NOTES:  
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the  
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.  
Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcasted in the  
U.K.  
Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a  
bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on  
page 25.  
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Recording  
B.E.S.T. Picture  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you  
initiate recording.  
DURING B.E.S.T.  
System  
(VHS deck)  
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE  
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)  
system checks the condition of the tape in use during  
playback and recording, and compensates to provide the  
highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You  
can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference  
(pg. 68).  
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.  
Playback  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you  
initiate playback.  
In the case of timer recordings, 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 recorders 7 button while “BEST” is displayed  
does not start Instant Timer Recording (pg. 26).  
The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the  
quality of the tape in use.  
B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. “BEST” appears  
blinking on the recorders front display panel.  
ATTENTION  
NOTES:  
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7  
and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the  
recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired  
scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following  
steps:  
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 (pg. 68).  
“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.  
A Press and hold 9 and press 7 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 mode.  
B Press 4 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” (pg. 68).  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK  
A Load a cassette.  
Basic Playback  
(DV deck)  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
pointed toward the recorder.  
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.  
The recorders power comes on automatically.  
If the erase protection switch is set to “SAVE”, playback begins  
automatically. It takes about 15 seconds until the playback  
picture appears.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front display  
panel. If not, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn on  
the VCR indicator.  
B Select the DV deck.  
Press DV.  
The DV button lights on the recorder.  
1
3
2
C Find the programme start point.  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or  
turn the JOG dial to the left. To go forward, press 5 or  
turn the JOG dial to the right.  
D Start playback.  
Press 4.  
The DV playback indicator lights on the recorder.  
E Stop playback.  
Press 8. Then press  
to remove the cassette.  
1
2
The DV playback indicator turns off.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Usable cassettes  
3
Only cassettes marked  
deck.  
can be used with the DV  
4
4
0
NOTE:  
1
3
When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording  
speed set to “LP”, it is recommended to play back that tape back  
on this DV deck. Digital video recorder from other  
2
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A Load a cassette.  
Basic Recording  
(DV deck)  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
The recorders power comes on automatically.  
B Select the DV deck.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Press DV.  
The DV button lights on the recorder.  
C Choose a programme.  
Press PR +/– or the number keys. Or push the JOG dial  
and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you  
wish to record.  
1
3
2
D Set the tape speed.  
Press SP/LP (p). Check the SP/LP indicator on the  
recorders front display panel to confirm the selected tape  
speed.  
E Start recording.  
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or  
press 7 on the recorder.  
The DV recording indicator lights on the recorder.  
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears  
on the TV screen will be recorded (pg. 67).  
1
2
F Pause/Resume recording.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.  
3
You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.  
4
4
G Stop recording.  
0
Press 8. Then press  
to remove the cassette.  
1
3
The DV recording indicator turns off.  
2
NOTES:  
It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the VHS  
deck and the DV deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not  
possible to record simultaneously from the same external  
input.  
When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording  
speed set to “LP”, it is recommended to play back that tape  
back on this DV deck. Digital video recorder from other  
manufacturers may not be able to play back the tape properly.  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.)  
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning  
cassette — M-DV12CL — when:  
Playback Features  
No picture during playback.  
Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only  
with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (pg. 67)).  
(DV deck)  
NOTE:  
Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following  
procedures.  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
1 Pause during playback.  
Push the JOG dial.  
OR  
Reverse  
Forward  
Reverse  
slow  
motion  
1 step  
Reverse  
search  
3 steps  
Reverse  
play  
Slow  
motion  
1 step  
Normal  
play  
Forward  
search  
3 steps  
Press 9.  
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.  
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame  
playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback.  
OR  
Press 9.  
OR  
Press w or e.  
NOTE:  
1
2
Still picture playback stops automatically after 3 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
3
6
9
To resume normal playback, press 4 or push the JOG  
dial.  
4
4
0
1
2
3
Slow Motion  
During playback, turn the JOG dial one click to the left  
for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion,  
continue to turn the JOG dial to the left.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then  
release. Press 9 and release again to return to still  
picture.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to  
return to still picture.  
NOTE:  
Forward slow motion playback stops automatically after 1  
minute, reverse slow motion playback after 30 seconds to  
protect the heads.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
ATTENTION  
Picture may appear distorted during variable speed search.  
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High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
Next Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after  
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the  
Stop mode.  
For forward high-speed search  
During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the right.  
For reverse high-speed search  
(refer to the JOG dial illustration)  
During playback, turn the  
JOG dial one or two click to  
the right (), and then turn it  
quickly to the left ().  
Reverse high-speed search may  
not be activated when turning  
the JOG dial directly to the left  
during normal playback.  
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback  
Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.  
b- For Automatic Power Off  
Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.  
c- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind  
Press 3, then press  
within 2 seconds.  
NOTE:  
The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set  
to “ON”. If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the recorder directly  
goes into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the  
1 is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.  
OR  
JOG dial  
During playback or still, press  
5 for forward high-speed  
search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search.  
NOTE:  
Soundtrack Selection  
For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2  
seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal  
playback resumes.  
Your recorder is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R)  
and will play back the one you select.  
During Playback  
Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:  
Variable Speed Search  
TRACK  
USE  
During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for  
forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse  
variable-speed search.  
On-Screen Display  
LjhR  
Lj  
For stereo or Bilingual tapes  
OR  
During playback, press w or e.  
For main audio of Bilingual tapes  
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes  
The more times you press, the faster the playback picture  
moves.  
hR  
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.  
NOTES:  
For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes,  
refer to page 35.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcasted in the  
U.K.  
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will  
not appear (pg. 67).  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.)  
Record One Programme While  
Watching Another  
Recording Features  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set  
the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to  
view.  
(DV deck)  
The programme selected with the TVs channel controls  
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the  
recorders PR buttons is recorded on the tape.  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 2 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off  
after recording is finished.  
1
3
2
1 Start recording.  
Press 7 on the recorder.  
2 Engage the ITR mode.  
Press 7 again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front  
display panel.  
Recording Resume Function  
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer  
Recording (in the right column) or timer recording  
(pg. 36, 38, 40), the recording will resume automatically  
when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorders  
memory backup has expired.  
3 Set the recording duration.  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7  
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by  
30 minutes.  
NOTE:  
Accidental erasure prevention  
You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorders  
front panel.  
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, set  
its erase protection switch to “SAVE”. To record on it later, set  
the switch to “REC”.  
Erase protection switch  
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Receiving Stereo and Bilingual  
Programmes  
Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder  
(NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts  
possible.  
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being  
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.  
1
2
Type of Broadcast Being  
On-screen Display  
Received  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Regular Monaural  
NICAM Stereo  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Monaural  
(none)  
ST NICAM  
BIL. NICAM  
NICAM  
3
4
4
To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until  
“L j h R” appears on the TV screen.  
0
1
3
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until “L j”  
or “h R” appears on the TV screen.  
2
To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM BIL broadcast, set “AUDIO REC” to  
“MONO” (pg. 71).  
NOTE:  
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not  
appear (pg. 67).  
To Record NICAM Bilingual Programmes  
See “AUDIO REC” on page 71.  
NOTES:  
Before playing back a bilingual programme, refer to  
“Soundtrack Selection” on page 33.  
Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcasted in the  
U.K.  
Time Code  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time  
code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing  
back or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble Editing  
(pg. 58), time code is necessary.  
Press – –:– – until the time code on the tape appears on  
the front display panel.  
By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to  
show the time code, channel position*, clock time.  
* Channel position is not displayed during playback.  
NOTES:  
The presence of a blank (unrecorded) portion in the middle of a  
tape can result in misoperation.  
A “blank portion” of a tape is a section where nothing is  
recorded on the tape. If you start recording in a blank portion of  
a tape, the time codes will start from “0:00:00” again. If identical  
time codes are recorded in two different places on a tape,  
Random Assemble Editing and other similar functions might not  
operate properly.  
In the following cases, you should play back the tape and  
confirm where a scene ends, and then begin recording from  
there:  
When starting recording in the middle of a tape on which a  
recording has already been made.  
When you finish recording on a tape, then played back that  
recording in order to check it, and now wish to continue  
recording.  
When you lost power or the batteries died while you were  
recording with a camcorder.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
®
A Turn on the recorder.  
VIDEOPlus+ Timer  
Programming  
Press 1.  
B Load a cassette.  
tab intact.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly  
simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding  
code number which your recorder is able to recognize.  
You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the  
PlusCode number.  
OR  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer  
Programming:  
Make sure that the recorders built-in clock is set properly.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
C Select the deck.  
Press VHS or DV.  
D Access the PlusCode display.  
Press LCD PROG.  
The LCD panel looks like this:  
LCD panel  
E Enter the PlusCode number.  
1
2
Press the number keys to enter the PlusCode number of a  
programme you wish to record.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
If you make a mistake, press & and input the correct number.  
The PlusCode number you enter appears on the LCD panel:  
3
4
4
0
1
2
3
F Transmit the PlusCode number.  
Press to transmit the PlusCode number from the remote  
control to the recorder.  
If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the  
TV screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. Input a  
valid PlusCode number.  
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NOTES:  
G Check the programme data.  
To Change The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press STOP +/– in step 7. You can compensate for  
anticipated programme schedule delays.  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . in step 7, 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 TV  
screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding  
indication disappear.  
The PlusCode number you  
entered and the matching  
timer-recording information  
are displayed on the TV  
screen. Check they are  
correct.  
You can programme each deck to timer-record as many as 6  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
seventh, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and  
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (pg. 42).  
The front display panel shows the programme start time.  
Pressing " changes the display to the programme stop  
time, then the date and channel position.  
It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a  
PlusCode number which starts with “0”.  
It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received  
on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.  
It is not possible to timer-record the same programme on both  
the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.  
During timer recording, it is not possible to change the  
recording deck (VHS or DV).  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is  
®
displayed; if not, see “VIDEO Plus+ System Setup” on  
page 82 and set the Guide Program number correctly.  
If the times that are programmed for recording on the DV deck  
and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes  
precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck  
takes precedence.  
H Set the tape speed.  
Press SP/LP (p).  
INFORMATION  
Instead of the steps 4 6, you can enter the PlusCode  
number using the on-screen menu.  
A Press PROG to access the PlusCode screen.  
B Press the number keys to  
enter the PlusCode number  
I Set the PDC mode.  
If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”  
is lit on the front display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”  
is not lit on the front display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
“PDC Recording” on page 39.  
Press PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.  
of a programme you wish to  
record.  
If you make a mistake,  
press & and input the  
correct number.  
VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently  
available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.  
C Press OK, then go to step 7  
in the left column.  
If the number you entered  
J Return to the normal screen.  
is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the TV screen and “Err”  
appears on the front display panel. Input a valid  
PlusCode number.  
Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears  
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal  
screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears  
on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see  
page 43.  
If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see  
“ATTENTION” below.  
ATTENTION  
Repeat steps 3 10 for each additional programme.  
Guide Program Number Set  
“GUIDE PROG SET” appears after performing step C above  
if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you  
entered has not been set.  
K Engage the recorders timer mode.  
If you want to set the Guide Program number for the satellite  
broadcast station, press the number key 0” to change “TV  
PROG” to “SAT”. Press rt to input the channel position  
number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives  
that station, then press OK or e to set the Guide Program  
number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.  
(Example)  
Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and  
#” appears on the front display panel.  
To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.  
Satellite Receiver Users  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the VIDEO Plus+  
system:  
To timer-record a BBC2  
programme with the VIDEO  
A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17.  
B Perform steps 1 11. In step 7, the front display panel  
shows “L2” for the channel position. In step 9, you cannot  
set “PDC” to “ON”.  
Plus+ system.  
* If your recorder receives BBC2  
on the channel position 2, press  
OK or e after entering “2”.  
C Leave the satellite receivers power on.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
A Turn on the recorder.  
Express Timer  
Programming  
Press 1.  
B Load a cassette.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme you  
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder  
to timer-record the programme.  
tab intact.  
OR  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
Before performing Express Timer Programming:  
Make sure that the recorders built-in clock is set properly.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
C Select the deck.  
Press VHS or DV.  
D Access the PlusCode screen.  
Press PROG.  
E Access the Programme screen.  
Press START+/–. (If you’re  
just starting out, “P1”  
appears.)  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
4
4
0
The front display panel looks like this:  
1
2
3
F Enter the programme start time.  
Press START+/– to enter the  
time you want recording to  
start.  
Press and hold START+/– to  
move in 30-minute  
increments, or press and  
release repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
The front display panel looks like this:  
G Enter the programme stop time.  
Press STOP+/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
Press and hold STOP+/– to move in 30-minute increments, or  
press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.  
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NOTES:  
H Enter the programme date.  
You can programme each deck to timer-record as many as 6  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
seventh, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and  
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (pg. 42).  
Press DATE+/–.  
The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter  
appears in its place.  
It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received  
on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.  
It is not possible to timer-record the same programme on both  
the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.  
During timer recording, it is not possible to change the  
recording deck (VHS or DV).  
If the times that are programmed for recording on the DV deck  
and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes  
precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck  
takes precedence.  
I Enter the channel position.  
If you want to set a satellite  
programme, press the number  
key “0” to change “TV PROG”  
to “SAT”, then press PR+/–.  
Press PR+/–.  
Satellite Receiver Users  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer  
Programming:  
A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17.  
B Perform steps 1 13. In step 9, press the number key 0”  
to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. The front display panel  
shows “L2” for the channel position. Then press PR+/– to  
enter the channel position for the satellite broadcast. In  
step 11, you cannot set “PDC” to “ON”.  
J Set the tape speed.  
Press SP/LP (p).  
C Leave the satellite receivers power on.  
K Set the PDC mode.  
If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”  
is lit on the front display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC”  
is not lit on the front display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
“PDC Recording” in the right column  
Press PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.  
PDC Recording  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,  
accurate timer recording. With this system, special code  
signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals.  
These code signals control your video recorder and have  
precedence over the advertised times which you may have  
preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start  
and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually  
start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV  
programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC  
is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and  
Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3  
operates a PDC service in some areas. All channels intend to  
offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme  
listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend  
to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not  
start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC  
to “OFF” if PDC is not available on your selected channel.  
(See step 9 on page 37 and step 11 in the left column.  
VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently  
available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.  
L Return to the normal screen.  
Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears  
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal  
screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears  
on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see  
page 43.  
Repeat steps 3 12 for each additional programme.  
M Engage the recorders timer mode.  
NOTES:  
Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and  
#” appears on the front display panel.  
Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the  
TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no  
recording.  
To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.  
PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a  
cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER on  
your recorder.  
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT  
connector.  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 5 through 11, 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 TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours  
using the JOG dial on the recorder.  
24 Hour Express  
Timer Programming  
A Enter the programme mode.  
Press 24H EXPRESS # on the recorder. The start time  
indicator (  
) starts blinking on the front display panel.  
The current tape speed and VPS/PDC setting appear on the  
front display panel, but it is impossible to change the setting.  
You can only change the setting after programming  
(pg. 42).  
Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer  
Programming:  
Make sure that the recorders built-in clock is set properly.  
Set the tape speed.  
Select the deck.  
For the VHS deck:  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab  
intact.  
For the DV deck:  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
Set the programme start/stop time and  
channel.  
B
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set the time you  
want recording to start.  
One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute  
intervals.  
Push the JOG dial. The stop time indicator ( ) starts  
blinking on the front display panel. Turn the JOG dial to  
the left or right to set the time you want recording to stop.  
1
3
2
Push the JOG dial. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to  
select the channel you wish to record.  
You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding  
the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing & on the  
remote control. Repeat the step 2.  
C Engage the recorders timer mode.  
Press 24H EXPRESS #. The recorder turns off  
automatically and “#appears on the front display  
panel.  
To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) or  
24H EXPRESS # again.  
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NOTES:  
You can programme each deck to timer-record as many as 6  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
seventh, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and  
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (pg. 42).  
It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received  
on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.  
If “Err” appears on the front display panel, repeat the steps on  
page 40 again.  
When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24 Hour  
Express Timer Programming function. Press MENU to return to  
normal screen, and try again.  
You can use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function also  
when the recorder is turned off.  
For 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function, the  
programme overlap warning display does not appear even if  
some programmes overlap each other. The programme with  
the lower programme number will be recorded and the other  
one will not be recorded correctly.  
It is not possible to timer-record the same programme on both  
the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.  
During timer recording, it is not possible to change the  
recording deck (VHS or DV).  
If the times that are programmed for recording on the DV deck  
and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes  
precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck  
takes precedence.  
You cannot use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function  
if you select the DV deck and set the channel to “F-1”.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
C Access the Programme screen/display.  
Press " again to check  
more information. Each time  
you press ", the next  
programmes information  
appears.  
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2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing  
OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the  
date and the channel position.  
3
4
4
0
1
3
2
To cancel or change a programme...  
D Cancel or change a programme.  
Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme  
settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–,  
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC and/or SP/LP  
(p).  
You can change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the channel position  
by pressing the number key 0”.  
E Return to the normal screen/display.  
Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still  
some programmes remaining, go to step 6.  
F Return to the timer mode.  
Press # (TIMER).  
Check, cancel and change programmes  
NOTE:  
You can also check the programmes on the front display panel  
even if the recorders power is off (unless the recorder is in the  
Power Save mode pg. 67) or the recorder is in the Timer  
mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or change the  
programmes.  
A Disengage the timer mode.  
Press # (TIMER), then press 1.  
B Access the Programme Check screen/display.  
Press ".  
The Programme Check screen  
or display appears for the deck  
(VHS or DV) being selected.  
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When programmes overlap each other  
If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another  
programme overlapping the programme you have just made.  
The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting  
programmes will start blinking.  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
4
4
Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and  
Programme 4 overlap each other on the VHS deck.  
0
1
3
A Confirm the overlapping programmes.  
2
Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.  
B Select the programme to modify.  
Press rt, then press OK or e.  
You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.  
NOTE:  
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer  
programme setting. The programme with the lower programme  
number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded  
correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute,  
the recorder will return to the normal screen.  
C Cancel or change programme setting.  
To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme  
screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM  
COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5  
seconds, then the normal screen appears.  
To change a programme, press the appropriate button:  
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC and/or  
SP/LP (p) when the Programme screen on which you  
want to make changes is shown, then press OK.  
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for  
about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.  
ATTENTION  
If the programme you have  
just made and “DV” are  
blinking, there is a  
conflicting programme on  
the DV deck.  
NOTE:  
A Press rt to move the  
highlight bar to “DV”,  
then press OK or e.  
DV Programme Check  
screen appears.  
If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with  
the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a  
programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the  
Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again  
until the overlap is solved.  
B Cancel or change  
programme setting as  
described in step 2 and  
3 in the right column.  
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EDITING  
Dubbing An Entire Cassette  
Tape Dubbing  
Because this recorder includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you  
can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other  
equipment.  
(from DV to VHS)  
A Load cassettes.  
For the VHS deck  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.  
For the DV deck  
1
3
2
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “SAVE”.  
B Select the dubbing direction.  
Press  
.
The dubbing direction indicator (DV  
) lights.  
C Set the tape speed.  
Press VHS, then press SP/LP (p).  
“DV ] VHS” appears on the TV screen if “O.S.D.” is set to  
“ON”. (pg. 67)  
1
2
D Start dubbing.  
DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.  
If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind  
automatically. The VHS deck goes into Record Pause mode,  
and the DV deck goes into Pause mode.  
Press DUB for more than two seconds.  
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4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
4
4
When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins  
automatically.  
After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes  
automatically and eject them. The recorder then shuts off.  
0
1
3
2
NOTES:  
If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to copy. It is  
recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes  
first.  
If you start dubbing a tape from a tape with a copy protection  
signal, the tapes will be automatically ejected, and the  
recorder will turn off.  
To cancel the dubbing mode, press PR +/– so that the dubbing  
direction indicator (DV  
) goes off.  
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Dubbing An Entire Cassette  
Tape Dubbing  
Because this recorder includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you  
can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other  
equipment.  
(from VHS to DV)  
A Load cassettes.  
For the VHS deck  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab removed.  
For the DV deck  
1
3
2
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
B Select the dubbing direction.  
Press  
.
The dubbing direction indicator (  
VHS) lights.  
C Set the tape speed.  
Press DV, then press SP/LP (p).  
“DV } VHS” appears on the TV screen if “O.S.D.” is set to  
“ON”. (pg. 67)  
1
2
D Start dubbing.  
VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.  
If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind  
automatically. The DVdeck goes into Record Pause mode, and  
the VHS deck goes into Pause mode.  
Press DUB for more than two seconds.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
4
4
When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins  
automatically.  
After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes  
automatically and eject them. The recorder then shuts off.  
0
1
3
2
NOTES:  
If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to copy. It is  
recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes  
first.  
If you start dubbing a tape from a tape with a copy protection  
signal, the tapes will be automatically ejected, and the  
recorder will turn off.  
To cancel the dubbing mode, press PR +/– so that the dubbing  
direction indicator (  
VHS) goes off.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping  
wherever you wish.  
Normal Dubbing  
A Load cassettes.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.  
(from DV to VHS)  
For the VHS deck  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “SAVE”.  
B Select the dubbing direction.  
1
3
2
Press  
.
The dubbing direction indicator (DV  
) lights.  
C Set the tape speed.  
Press VHS, then press SP/LP (p).  
“DV ] VHS” appears on the TV screen if “O.S.D.” is set to  
“ON”. (pg. 67)  
D Locate the start point on the DV deck.  
A Press DV.  
B Press 4 to start playback.  
C Press 9 to pause playback a little before the start  
point.  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
E Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.  
B Press and hold 9 and press 7 so that the VHS deck  
enters the Record Pause mode.  
DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.  
3
A Press VHS.  
4
4
0
1
3
2
F Start dubbing.  
Press START.  
G Pause dubbing.  
Press START.  
The VHS deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the DV  
deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.  
H End dubbing.  
DV and press 8 to stop playback on the DV deck.  
NOTES:  
Press 8 to stop recording on the VHS deck. Then press  
If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to copy. It is  
recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes  
first.  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between  
where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.  
The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing  
is not recorded.  
To cancel the dubbing mode, press PR +/– so that the dubbing  
direction indicator (DV  
) goes off.  
When dubbing a Mini DV tape that was produced by audio  
dubbing, you need to set “12BIT MODE” to the appropriate  
mode before playing back the tape. (pg. 71)  
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You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping  
wherever you wish.  
Normal Dubbing  
A Load cassettes.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab removed.  
(from VHS to DV)  
For the VHS deck  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
B Select the dubbing direction.  
1
3
2
Press  
.
The dubbing direction indicator (  
VHS) lights.  
C Set the tape speed.  
Press DV, then press SP/LP (p).  
“DV } VHS” appears on the TV screen if “O.S.D.” is set to  
“ON”. (pg. 67)  
D Locate the start point on the VHS deck.  
A Press VHS.  
B Press 4 to start playback.  
C Press 9 to pause playback a little before the start  
point.  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
E Prepare the DV deck for dubbing.  
B Press and hold 9 and press 7 so that the DV deck  
enters the Record Pause mode.  
VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.  
3
A Press DV.  
4
4
0
1
3
2
F Start dubbing.  
Press START.  
G Pause dubbing.  
Press START.  
The DV deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the VHS  
deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.  
H End dubbing.  
VHS and press 8 to stop playback on the VHS deck.  
NOTES:  
Press 8 to stop recording on the DV deck. Then press  
If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to copy. It is  
recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes  
first.  
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between  
where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.  
The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing  
is not recorded.  
To cancel the dubbing mode, press PR +/– so that the dubbing  
direction indicator ( VHS) goes off.  
Before you start dubbing, set “SOUND MODE” to the  
appropriate mode. (pg. 71)  
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EDITING (cont.)  
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your  
recorder as the recording deck.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device  
such as a camcorder which has a DV IN/OUT connector.  
Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or  
audio quality as a result of editing.  
A Make connections.  
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...  
... connect the camcorders AUDIO OUT and VIDEO  
OUT connectors to the recorders front panel AUDIO  
and VIDEO input connectors.  
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...  
... connect the camcorders AUDIO OUT and  
S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorders front panel  
AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.  
C If the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...  
... connect the camcorders DV IN/OUT connector to  
the recorders DV IN/OUT connector.  
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT  
connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.  
When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,  
the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to  
the camcorders instruction manual for operating procedure.  
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2
1
4
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2
5
8
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6
9
3
4
4
0
1
2
3
B Select the recording deck.  
Press VHS or DV.  
C Set the recorders input mode.  
Press AUX (number key 0”) and/or PR to select “F-1”.  
When using the VHS deck as the recording deck, set “VHS F-1  
INPUT” to “VIDEO” for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors,  
or “S-VIDEO” for the AUDIO/S-VIDEO input connectors,  
depending on the connectors being used (pg. 53).  
D Set the edit mode. (VHS deck only)  
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 68.  
E Start the camcorder.  
Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.  
F Start the recorder.  
Engage the Record mode of the recorder.  
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A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...  
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...  
S-VIDEO input  
VIDEO input  
Recorder  
Recorder  
1
3
2
1
3
2
PAUSE  
connector  
PAUSE  
connector  
AUDIO  
input  
Mini-plug cable  
(not provided)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
Mini-plug cable  
(not provided)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
AUDIO input  
EDIT  
EDIT  
Audio cable  
(not provided)  
Audio cable  
(not provided)  
Video cable  
(not provided)  
S-Video cable  
(not provided)  
Camcorder  
Camcorder  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
S-VIDEO OUT  
Player  
Player  
C If the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...  
NOTES:  
About DV IN/OUT connector  
Recorder  
To output digital signal when dubbing from the VHS deck to  
other device through the DV IN/OUT connector, press and  
then press to start playback on the VHS deck.  
To input digital signal when dubbing from other device to the  
VHS deck through the DV IN/OUT connector, press and  
then press to start recording on the VHS deck.  
It is possible to control the DV deck from the AVC protocol-  
equipped device that is connected to the DV IN/OUT  
connector. To control the VHS deck, use the buttons on this  
recorder and the remote control.  
,
4
,
7
1
3
2
DV IN/OUT  
PAUSE  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
connector  
DV cable (VC-VDV204)  
(not provided)  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select  
“AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”) after you  
finish dubbing the tapes.  
When you are editing through the DV IN/OUT connector, the  
recorder will stop if the player begins playing a blank portion of  
tape or the signal is interrupted.  
When connecting this recorder to a device equipped with a DV  
input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable  
(VC-VDV204).  
DV IN/  
OUT  
Mini-plug cable  
(not provided)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
Camcorder  
EDIT  
Player  
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EDITING (cont.)  
You can use your recorder as the source player or as the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or From  
Another Video  
Recorder  
A Make connections.  
Connect the players 21-pin SCART connector to the  
recorders 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on  
page 51.  
A When using your recorder as the source player ...  
... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the  
recording deck.  
B When using your recorder as the recording deck ...  
... connect its AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to  
the source player.  
C If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C  
signal ...  
... connect your recorders AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT  
connector to another recorder.  
With C connection ...  
When using your recorder as the recording deck (C-a), set  
“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” and “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”  
(pg. 52, 53).  
When using your recorder as the source player (C-b), set “L-1  
OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (pg. 52).  
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2
1
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7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
4
4
B Select the recording deck.  
0
Press VHS or DV.  
1
2
3
C Set the input mode of recording deck.  
With this video recorder, press AUX (number key 0”)  
and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT  
connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector, depending on the connector being used.  
When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its  
instruction manual.  
When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2  
SELECT” to “A/V” (pg. 53).  
D Set the edit mode. (VHS deck only)  
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 68.  
E Start the source player.  
Engage the Play mode of the source player.  
F Start the recording deck.  
Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.  
Advantages of S-VHS video recorders  
You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or from  
S-VHS to S-VHS.  
From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the  
S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently  
limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better  
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.  
From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the  
source material is very high, the edited tape has better  
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.  
From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with  
minimum degradation.  
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A
B
TV receiver  
(AV mode)  
TV receiver  
(AV mode)  
Player  
Your recorder  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
21-pin SCART cable  
(provided)  
21-pin SCART cable  
(provided)  
21-pin SCART cable  
(not provided)  
21-pin SCART cable  
(not provided)  
Another recorder  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
Recorder  
Player  
C-a  
C-b  
TV receiver  
(AV mode)  
TV receiver  
(AV mode)  
Your recorder  
Player  
Your recorder  
21-pin SCART cable  
(provided)  
21-pin SCART cable  
(provided)  
21-pin SCART cable  
(not provided)  
S-Video cable  
(not provided)  
Audio cable  
(not provided)  
Another recorder  
Another recorder  
Player  
Recorder  
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”) after you  
finish dubbing the tapes.  
When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (pg. 67).  
If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio input/output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this  
recorders S-VIDEO and AUDIO input/output connectors.  
When using your recorder as the source player ...  
... connect its rear panel S OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording decks S-Video and Audio input connectors.  
When using your recorder as the recording deck ...  
... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source players S-Video and Audio output connectors. Then,  
set the recorders input mode to “F-1”, and set “VHS F-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (pg. 53).  
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EDITING (cont.)  
B Access the Output/Input Set screen.  
Output/Input Set  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then  
press OK or e.  
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Select the output or input mode for the AV1  
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(L-1) IN/OUT connector.  
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9
Press rt to move the  
3
highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1  
OUTPUT” or “L-1 INPUT”.  
Then, press OK or e to select  
the appropriate setting.  
* The default setting is bold in  
the table below.  
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0
1
2
3
8 L-1 OUTPUT  
VIDEO:  
If a connected appliances input is  
compatible only with regular video  
signals, set to “VIDEO”.  
If a connected appliances input is  
compatible with Y/C signals, set to  
“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-  
quality S-VHS picture. (For  
S-VIDEO:  
connection, be sure to use a 21-pin  
SCART cable that is compatible with  
the Y/C signal.)  
8 L-1 INPUT  
VIDEO:  
If a connected appliances output is  
compatible only with regular video  
signals, set to “VIDEO”.  
If a connected appliances output is  
compatible with Y/C signals, set to  
“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-  
quality S-VHS picture. (For  
S-VIDEO:  
L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting  
The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a  
composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal  
in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated).  
Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode  
depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorders  
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.  
connection, be sure to use a 21-pin  
SCART cable that is compatible with  
the Y/C signal.)  
D Return to the normal screen.  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
Press MENU.  
NOTES:  
If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set  
“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.  
If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set  
“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.  
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L-2 SELECT Setting  
VHS F-1 INPUT Setting  
Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the  
type of appliance connected to the recorders AV2 (L-2) IN/  
DECODER connector.  
Set “VHS F-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the  
connector (VIDEO or S-VIDEO input connector) being used on  
the front panel.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT  
Setting” on page 52.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT  
Setting” on page 52.  
Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/  
DECODER connector.  
Select the input mode for the VIDEO/  
S-VIDEO connector.  
A
A
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“VHS F-1 INPUT”. Then,  
press OK or e to select the  
appropriate setting.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2  
SELECT”. Then, press OK or  
e to select the appropriate  
setting.  
* The default setting is bold in  
the table below.  
* The default setting is bold in  
the table below.  
8 L-2 SELECT  
8 VHS F-1 INPUT  
A/V:  
To use this recorder as the recording  
deck with the player connected to  
the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER  
connector, or to use the satellite  
receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2)  
IN/DECODER connector.  
VIDEO:  
If a connected appliances output is  
compatible only with regular video  
signals, set to “VIDEO”.  
S-VIDEO:  
If a connected appliances output is  
compatible with Y/C signals, set to  
“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-  
quality S-VHS picture. (For  
DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the  
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.  
connection, be sure to use a 21-pin  
SCART cable that is compatible with  
the Y/C signal.)  
SAT:  
To view a satellite programme with  
the TV set while the recorder is  
turned off. (pg. 64)  
B Return to the normal screen.  
B Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
Press MENU.  
NOTES:  
If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the  
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2  
SELECT” back to appropriate mode after editing.  
If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to  
the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set  
to “A/V”.  
The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorders memory backup  
has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was  
removed from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically  
selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are  
using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set “L-2  
SELECT” back to appropriate mode.  
When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” appears on TV  
screen or front display panel instead of “L-2” or “L2”.  
If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set  
“L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
Audio Dubbing  
Your recorder  
VHS Audio Dubbing  
Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a  
previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.  
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Normal audio track  
Pre-recorded tape  
Video/Hi-Fi audio  
track  
CD player, etc.  
Audio-dubbed tape  
CD player, etc.  
DV Audio Dubbing  
This function lets you record new audio, without  
erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was  
recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “12BIT”  
(pg. 71).  
Audio mixer  
Mixer output  
Original sound  
AUDIO OUT  
ATTENTION:  
You cannot perform Audio Dubbing on a tape that was  
recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “16BIT” (pg. 71),  
on a tape that was recorded at the “LP” speed, or on a blank  
tape.  
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3
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Your recorder  
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A Make connections.  
G Start dubbing.  
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input  
connectors on the recorders front panel.  
Engage the audio components Play mode, then press 4  
to start the tape in your recorder; Audio Dubbing begins  
at this point.  
When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the  
recorders AUDIO L input connector.  
o” blinks and “u” is displayed on the front display panel.  
To stop dubbing temporarily, press 9. Press 4 to resume  
dubbing.  
B Load a cassette.  
For the VHS deck  
H End Audio Dubbing.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.  
Press 8 to stop the tape in your recorder, and engage the  
audio components Stop mode.  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
NOTES:  
Once the Audio Dubbing starts, you can not use the other  
deck.  
When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV deck,  
set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND2” (pg. 71).  
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 to select “HI FI NORM” (pg. 25). (VHS deck only)  
Audio Dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches  
“0:00:00”, and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the  
counter reading before dubbing. (VHS deck only)  
Audio Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1)  
IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using  
these 21-pin SCART connectors, be sure to select the correct  
input mode (“L-1” or “L-2”) in step 4.  
C Select the recording deck.  
When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press  
that the audio signals from the AUDIO L + R input connectors  
can be recorded. The dubbing direction indicator (  
lights.  
Press VHS or DV.  
so  
VHS)  
D Set the recorders input mode.  
Press AUX (number key 0”) and/or PR to select “F-1”.  
When playing back an audio-dubbed tape on the VHS deck,  
press AUDIO on the remote control to select the soundtrack  
you wish to hear (pg. 25). When playing back an audio-  
dubbed Mini DV tape on the DV deck, set “12BIT MODE” to  
“SOUND2” (pg. 71).  
Audio dubbing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT  
connector.  
Audio dubbing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.  
E Locate the start point.  
Press 4 to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and  
press 9 when you reach the point where you want to start  
dubbing.  
F Engage the Audio Dubbing mode.  
Press A.DUB.  
Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (“o”  
blinks, “u” and “i” light up on the front display panel.)  
To perform Audio Dubbing with audio mixing, press AUDIO  
to select “HI FI L j h R” or “L j h R” at this point. When  
using the DV deck as the recording deck, also make sure that  
“12BIT MODE” is set to “SOUND1” (pg. 71).  
* Audio Dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if you are using a  
monaural audio component, or if you don’t have an audio mixer.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
Insert Editing  
VHS Insert Editing  
Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with  
new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio  
soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the  
normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you  
wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the  
Audio Dubbing function simultaneously.  
For Insert Editing, use your recorder as the recording  
deck.  
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3
2
Source tape  
Audio/Video signal  
S-Video signal  
Another recorder  
Before Insert Editing  
Normal audio  
Recording tape  
Player  
track  
After Insert Editing  
Video/Hi-Fi  
audio track  
DV Insert Editing (SP mode only)  
The picture is replaced with new one, while the audio  
soundtrack remains unchanged.  
For Insert Editing, use your recorder as the recording  
deck.  
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2
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2
5
8
3
ATTENTION:  
Insert Editing is not possible with a Mini DV cassette  
recorded in LP mode or a blank tape.  
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9
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A Make connections.  
H Start Editing.  
Connect the players VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and  
AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorders VIDEO or  
S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front  
panel.  
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 4 to start  
the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing begins at this  
point.  
o” and “u” are displayed on the front display panel.  
B Load a cassette.  
For the VHS deck  
I End Insert Editing.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.  
For the VHS deck  
At counter “0:00:00”, Insert Editing will stop  
automatically while the tape continues running in the  
Play mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the  
specified edit-out point, press 0000.  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
For the DV deck  
Press 8 to stop recording on the DV deck.  
C Select the recording deck.  
Press VHS or DV.  
When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press  
so  
AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only)  
that the video and audio signals from the VIDEO/S-VIDEO and  
AUDIO L + R input connectors can be recorded. The dubbing  
If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack  
and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time ...  
... In step 7, after you press INSERT, press A.DUB also.  
(o” and “u” blink and “i” lights up on the front display  
panel.)  
direction indicator (  
VHS) lights.  
D Set the recorders input mode.  
Press AUX (number key 0”) and/or PR to select “F-1”.  
When using the VHS deck as the recording deck, set “VHS F-1  
INPUT” to “VIDEO” for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors,  
or “S-VIDEO” for the AUDIO/S-VIDEO input connectors,  
depending on the connectors being used. (pg. 53)  
NOTES:  
Once the Insert Editing starts, you can not use the other deck.  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS (or S-VHS)  
cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a  
Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to  
“SAVE”.  
E Prepare the recording cassette.  
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  
recordings speed changes within a single edit, the inserted  
picture will be distorted at the switching point. (VHS deck  
only)  
For the VHS deck  
Load the recording cassette into the VHS deck, and play  
it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the  
segment to be replaced) using the JOG dial, or pressing w  
e and 9.  
Then press 0000 to reset the counter.  
For the DV deck  
Load the recording cassette into the DV deck.  
A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit  
may become erased.  
Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/  
OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. When using these  
21-pin SCART connectors, be sure to select the correct input  
mode (“L-1” or “L-2”) in step 4.  
Insert Editing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT connector.  
Insert Editing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.  
F Locate the start point.  
Press 4 to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and  
press 9 when you reach the point where you want to start  
dubbing.  
G Engage the Insert Editing mode.  
Press INSERT.  
Your recorder enters the Insert Pause mode. (“o”, “u” and  
i” light up on the front display panel.)  
The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input  
source you are going to record.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
64-programme Editing Memory  
Random Assemble  
Editing  
(8 programmes x 8 scenes)  
By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select  
up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and  
automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette.  
Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from  
the DV deck to the VHS deck.  
A Load cassettes.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV cassette.  
B Select the DV deck.  
Press DV.  
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2
C Access the R.A.Edit screen.  
Press R.A.EDIT. The R.A.Edit screen appears.  
D Select the programme.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
select one programme you  
want to edit, then press OK  
or e.  
If you want to remove a  
programme from the R.A.EDIT  
screen, press & in step 5 and 6  
to delete all the edit-in and  
edit-out points.  
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2
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9
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E Locate the start point.  
Press 4 to start playback.  
Find the edit-in point on the  
source tape from where you  
want the edited scene to  
begin by pressing 9, then  
press IN/OUT.  
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3
2
The edit-in point is registered  
in memory and appears on the  
screen.  
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To Make Corrections ...  
... in step 5 or 6, you can cancel registered in and out points by  
pressing &. Each time you press, the preceding point is erased.  
If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points  
and want to reset the first set, you have to press & until all  
points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them after  
you have repaired the first set of points.  
F Locate the end point.  
Press 4 to start playback.  
Find the edit-out point where  
you want the edited scene to  
end by pressing 9, then press  
IN/OUT.  
NOTES:  
The edit-out point is registered  
in memory and appears on the  
screen.  
The total time of the edited  
scenes is displayed to the right  
of “TOTAL”.  
When Random Assemble Editing does not work, press  
then perform Random Assemble Editing again.  
To cancel the registered scene, press &. Each time & is  
pressed, the latest registered scene is erased.  
,
When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes  
(pg. 35), the recorder may not find the edit-in point you set  
and a malfunction may occur.  
When choosing a scene, set edit-in and edit-out points so that  
there's a relatively large difference between them.  
If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the VHS  
deck's Record-Pause mode will be cancelled and editing will  
not take place.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each  
additional scene.  
If there are blank portions before or after the edit-in and edit-  
out points, a blue-backed screen may be included in the  
edited version.  
Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds,  
the time code total time may not match the total programme  
time exactly.  
To use Random Assemble Editing consecutively for two or  
more programmes, press START for each programme.  
When dubbing from another Mini DV cassette, change the  
Mini DV cassette first, and then press START.  
G Prepare the source tape.  
Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the  
scene you want to edit.  
H Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.  
A Press VHS.  
B Search for the point where you want to start dubbing  
by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.  
C Press 7, then the VHS deck enters the Record Pause  
mode.  
I Start Random Assemble Editing.  
Press START (or OK).  
Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are copied  
to the VHS deck in the order they were registered.  
The on-screen display remains while your recorder searches  
for each scene (blinking cursor indicates scene currently being  
searched for), but disappears during actual editing.  
During scene search, the VHS deck automatically enters its  
Record-Standby mode.  
When all registered scenes have been edited, the DV deck  
enters the Pause mode, the VHS deck enters its Record Pause  
mode, and the arrow blinks at the next available number.  
J End Random Assemble Editing.  
Press R.A.EDIT twice to return to the normal screen.  
Press 8 to stop the VHS decks Record Pause mode.  
Press DV, then press 8 to stop the DV decks Pause mode.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
On the remote control  
Remote Control  
Functions  
A Display the code.  
Press and hold VHS or DV on the remote control for over  
2 seconds. The code currently set blinks on the LCD  
panel.  
B Change the remote control code.  
Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching  
Press the number key 1” for A, “2” for B, “3” for C or “4”  
for D.  
The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video  
recorders independently. Each of recorders can respond to one  
of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send  
A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to  
respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video  
recorder to respond to B, C or D code signals.  
C Set the remote control code.  
Press OK to set the code.  
On the recorder  
D Display the code.  
LCD panel  
Press 4 on the recorder for over 5 seconds while the  
recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears on  
the front display panel.  
If the code displayed on the front display panel is different  
from the code set on the remote control, go to step 5.  
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E Change the recorders code.  
the remote control will be applied to the recorder.  
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Press 8 on the remote control. The code currently set on  
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NOTE:  
When “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” (pg. 67), it is  
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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control  
A Set the TV brand code.  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV  
set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturers TVs can also be  
controlled.  
Press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to “TV” and  
keep pressing the button down until “TV-_ _” appears.  
Enter your TVs brand code using the number keys, then  
press OK.  
Press 1 on the recorders remote control to turn on the  
TV and try operations (step 2).  
Before performing the following steps:  
Turn off the TV using its remote control.  
Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you  
do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote  
controls batteries.  
Some brands of TV have more than one code. If the TV does  
not function with one code, try entering another.  
LCD panel  
B Operate the TV.  
First, press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to “TV”.  
Then press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR,  
TV PR +/–, TV %+/– (Volume), ^ (TV Muting),  
number keys.  
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2
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4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
For some brands of TV, you must press OK after having pressed  
the number keys.  
3
To return the remote control to video recorder control, press  
VHS or DV.  
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4
0
BRAND NAME  
CODE  
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3
JVC  
01, 23, 24, 25  
BLAUPUNKT  
BRANDT  
FERGUSON  
FINLUX  
19  
26  
27  
30  
FUNAI  
32  
LG/GOLDSTAR  
GRAETZ  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
ITT  
18  
28  
19  
10  
28  
LUXOR  
MITSUBISHI  
MIVAR  
NEC  
NOKIA  
28  
03  
29  
20  
31  
IMPORTANT  
NORDMENDE  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
26  
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.  
11  
02  
SABA  
26  
SALORA  
SAMSUNG  
SELECO  
28  
02, 12, 33, 34, 35  
28  
06  
07  
26  
26  
26  
14  
Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons  
SHARP  
SONY  
TELEAVIA  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
Use the number keys, and the p button, & button or #  
button to select the TVs channel.  
With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23,  
24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the p button corresponds to the 1-  
digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of  
your TVs remote control.  
With televisions under Code 01, 28, 29 or 34, the &  
button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the # button  
corresponds to the 20 + button of your TVs remote  
control.  
NOTE:  
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.  
Use these buttons as instructed for your TVs remote control.  
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REMOTE CONTROL (cont.)  
Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote  
Control  
A Set the satellite receiver brand code.  
Press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to “CABLE  
SAT” and keep pressing the button down until  
“SATCBL-_ _” appears.  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your  
satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other  
manufacturers satellite receivers can also be controlled.  
Enter your satellite receivers brand code using the  
number keys, then press OK.  
Press 1 on the recorders remote control to turn on the  
satellite receiver and try operations (step 2).  
Once you have set the remote control to operate the satellite  
receiver, you do not have to repeat this step until you replace  
your remote controls batteries.  
Before performing the following steps:  
Turn off the satellite receiver using its remote control.  
Some brands of satellite receiver have more than one code. If  
the satellite receiver does not function with one code, try  
entering another.  
LCD panel  
B Operate the satellite receiver.  
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2
First, press TV/CABLE/SAT to switch the display to  
“CABLE SAT”.  
Then press the corresponding button: 1, TV PR +/–,  
number keys.  
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7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
For some brands of satellite receiver, you must press p after  
having pressed the number keys.  
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4
The number keys may not function with some satellite  
receivers.  
To return the remote control to video recorder control, press  
VHS or DV.  
0
1
2
3
BRAND NAME  
CODE  
JVC  
73  
AMSTRAD  
CANAL SATELLITE  
CANAL +  
D-BOX  
60, 61, 62, 63, 92  
81  
81  
85  
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)  
FINLUX  
FORCE  
GALAXIS  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSCHMANN  
ITT NOKIA  
JERROLD  
KATHREIN  
LUXOR  
MASCOM  
MASPRO  
NOKIA  
PACE  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
82  
68  
89  
88  
64, 65  
64, 78  
68  
75  
70, 71  
68  
93  
70  
87  
65, 67, 74, 86, 92  
74  
66, 84  
69  
RFT  
SAGEM  
SALORA  
SIEMENS  
SKYMASTER  
TPS  
IMPORTANT  
83  
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.  
68  
64  
69  
83  
TRIAX  
WISI  
91  
64  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
Connecting To A  
Printer  
You can make printouts of video images by connecting  
the GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to  
the DV IN/OUT connector.  
A Make connections.  
Connect the printers DV IN connector to the recorders  
DV IN/OUT connector.  
B Select the deck.  
Your recorder  
Press DV.  
When you use the VHS deck ...  
... Press  
. The dubbing direction indicator (  
VHS) lights.  
C Start playback.  
The image being displayed on the TV screen is output to the  
digital printer. Any on-screen displays are not output.  
1
3
2
Press 4.  
DV IN/OUT  
NOTES:  
About DV IN/OUT connector  
To output digital signal when dubbing from the VHS deck to  
other device through the DV IN/OUT connector, press  
and then pressing 4 to start playback on the VHS deck.  
,
DV cable (VC-VDV204)  
(not provided)  
When connecting this recorder to a device equipped with a  
DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable  
(VC-VDV204).  
To DV IN connector  
Digital printer  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)  
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver  
Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/  
DECODER connector, then connect the AV1 (L-1) IN/  
OUT connector to the TVs connector.  
NOTES:  
Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (pg. 53).  
To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2  
mode by pressing AUX (number key 0”) and/or PR so that  
“L-2” appears on the front display panel.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite  
receiver.  
Aerial  
connector  
Outdoor unit  
Aerial  
Back of TV  
TV aerial  
cable  
Satellite cable  
Satellite receiver  
ANTENNA IN  
ANTENNA OUT  
TV  
VCR  
DECODER  
21-pin SCART connector  
Mains outlet  
IN/OUT  
ENTREE/SORTIE  
AV1 (L-1)  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
S
IN  
AUDIO  
ENTREE  
L
OUT  
SORTIE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
R
SAT CONTROL  
CONTROLEUR SAT  
IN/DECODER  
ENTREE/DECODEUR  
AV2 (L-2)  
Back of recorder  
IMPORTANT  
When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (pg. 53), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if  
the recorder is in timer mode, in stop mode, in recording mode or turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording,  
press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the front display panel.  
Set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “VIDEO” and set the satellite receivers output and the TVs input to the composite mode.  
When the recorder is turned off, only a composite signal is output from the recorder to TV.  
If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receivers power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the  
satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.  
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Connecting/Using A Stereo System  
These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to  
the soundtrack through the stereo.  
FM tuner  
CD player  
Stereo amplifier  
I
AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
Audio cable  
(not provided)  
Mains outlet  
Speaker  
Television  
Speaker  
IN/OUT  
ENTREE/SORTIE  
AV1 (L-1)  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
S
IN  
AUDIO  
ENTREE  
L
OUT  
SORTIE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
R
SAT CONTROL  
CONTROLEUR SAT  
IN/DECODER  
ENTREE/DECODEUR  
AV2 (L-2)  
Back of recorder  
AUDIO OUT  
CAUTIONS:  
Make connections.  
This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with  
regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that  
you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the  
Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge  
in the input level to the speakers may damage them.  
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your  
video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
connectors on your stereo systems receiver or amplifier.  
Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to  
prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded  
type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this  
can adversely affect the video playback picture.  
NOTE:  
When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,  
turn the TVs volume down completely.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
You can change various mode settings on TV screen by  
following the procedure described below.  
For each mode setting, see pages 67 to 71.  
Mode Set  
MODE SET  
pg. 67  
pg. 68  
pg. 71  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
VHS MODE SET  
DV MODE SET  
The procedure shows how to set “O.S.D.” to “ON” on  
the “MODE SET” screen as an example.  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
B Access the Mode Set screen.  
3
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“MODE SET”, then press OK  
or e.  
4
4
0
1
2
3
C Select the mode.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“O.S.D.”.  
D Select the mode setting.  
Press OK or e.  
E Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
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MODE SET  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV  
screen.  
8 O.S.D.  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to  
“OFF” before starting.  
During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of  
tape being used.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when the  
recorder power is turned off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is  
powered back on.  
8 AUTO TIMER  
ON  
OFF  
NOTE:  
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).  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the programme  
that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote  
control, or press 7 on the recorder.  
8 DIRECT REC  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc. and  
connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV (pg. 11).  
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as described in “Basic Recording”  
(pg. 21, 31).  
During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.  
Retake function (pg. 28) does not work during Direct Rec. (VHS deck only)  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while  
the recorder is turned off.  
8 POWER SAVE  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
During Power Save mode ...  
... the front display panel will be turned off.  
... the Just Clock function (pg. 80) does not work.  
... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.  
Power Save does not work when ...  
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
... the recorders power is turned off after timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording.  
... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT” (pg. 53).  
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VHS MODE SET  
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or  
“OFF” (pg. 29).  
8 B.E.S.T.  
ON  
OFF  
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your  
preference. Normally select “AUTO”.  
8 PICTURE CONTROL  
AUTO  
EDIT  
AUTO:  
Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture  
System.  
Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and  
playback).  
Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes  
containing a lot of noise.  
SOFT  
SHARP  
EDIT:  
SOFT:  
SHARP:  
Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of  
flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.  
NOTES:  
When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change until you  
select another mode.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” after you finish dubbing the  
tapes.  
When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically from “AUTO” to  
“NORM”.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode  
to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire  
programme while timer-recording in SP mode.  
8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER  
ON  
OFF  
For Example . . .  
Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape  
Approximately 150 minutes  
SP mode  
Approximately 60 minutes  
LP mode  
Total 210 minutes  
Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.  
NOTES:  
If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the second  
programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP]LP TIMER” to  
“ON”. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually  
during timer programming.  
In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight non-  
recorded section at the end of the tape.  
There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the  
recorder switches from SP to LP mode.  
The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and  
the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180, or with some tapes of  
shorter lengths.  
If you perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the Auto SP]LP Timer activated,  
and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times when  
the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.  
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VHS MODE SET (cont.)  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system applies edge  
correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.  
8 DIGITAL 3R  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL 3R” set to “ON”.  
Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with “DIGITAL 3R”  
set to “OFF”.  
If you use the recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL 3R” to  
“OFF” before starting.  
Your recorder can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.  
8 S-VHS  
ON  
To record in S-VHS:  
OFF  
Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator  
lights up on the front display panel.  
The S-VHS recording mode is selected.  
To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:  
Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”. (See below.) Then, insert a cassette marked “VHS”.  
The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.  
To record in VHS:  
Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.  
Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF”. (See below.)  
To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:  
Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front  
display panel. Then, set “S-VHS” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off.  
The VHS recording mode is selected.  
NOTE:  
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator  
lights up on the front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.  
You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes  
recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the  
S-VHS ET function.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front  
display panel.  
8 S-VHS ET  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.  
Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”. (pg. 68)  
You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function ...  
... while recording is in progress.  
... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (pg. 26, 34) is in progress.  
... while B.E.S.T. (pg. 29) is in progress.  
The S-VHS ET function does not work ...  
... with S-VHS cassettes.  
... with recordings in LP mode.  
To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time,  
S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes is recommended.  
Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture  
quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality  
before you start important recordings.  
You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS recorders  
and of VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice  
some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)  
While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some recorders, noise  
may appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)  
In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback modes (pg. 22),  
noise may appear. If these modes are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the  
S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
VHS MODE SET (cont.)  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes  
jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes  
and rental cassettes.  
The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear  
picture reproduction is also linked to this function.  
8 DIGITAL TBC/NR  
ON  
OFF  
We recommend that you set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “ON” when ...  
... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.  
... playing back a tape repeatedly used.  
... using this video recorder as the source player for editing.  
NOTES:  
If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, the picture may  
become more stable with Digital TBC/NR set to off.  
When “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”, if you play back a tape where certain types of  
signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback picture may be  
distorted. If this is the case, set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “OFF”.  
When playing back a MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does not function even though  
“DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”.  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration  
in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder.  
8 VIDEO STABILIZER  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.  
Regardlessofthesetting, thisfunctionhasnoeffectduringrecordingandduringspecialeffects  
playback.  
The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.  
To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.  
Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate Digital  
TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be automatically  
turned “OFF”.  
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DV MODE SET  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape.  
8 SOUND MODE  
12BIT  
12BIT:  
16BIT:  
Enables Audio Dubbing later.  
16BIT  
Audio Dubbing is impossible but the recorded sound quality is  
higher than “12BIT”.  
Select the appropriate mode when playing back an audio-dubbed Mini DV tape.  
8 12BIT MODE  
SOUND1  
SOUND1:  
SOUND2:  
Original recorded sound  
Audio-dubbed sound  
SOUND2  
FULL SOUND  
FULL SOUND:Original recorded sound and Audio-dubbed sound  
NOTES:  
When “12BIT MODE” is set to “FULL SOUND”, both the main and sub audio will be  
audible for bilingual tapes.  
To select only the main audio or only the sub audio of bilingual tapes, set “12BIT MODE”  
to “SOUND1”.  
Select the appropriate mode when recording the NICAM bilingual programmes.  
8 AUDIO REC  
NICAM  
NICAM:  
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the audio  
track.  
MONO  
MONO:  
The Standard (monaural) audio programme will be recorded on  
the audio track.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
Tuner Set  
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set  
Up or by Preset Download (pg. 13, 14).  
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station  
starts broadcasting in your area.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in  
channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto  
Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your  
area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going  
through any vacant channels.  
Auto Channel Set  
1
2
A Turn on the recorder.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press 1.  
3
4
4
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
0
1
2
3
C Perform Auto Channel Set.  
Press rt to move the  
MAIN MENU  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
MODE SET  
“AUTO CH SET”, then press  
VHS MODE SET  
DV MODE SET  
AUTO CH SET  
OK or e.  
MANUAL CH SET  
OUTPUT/INPUT SET  
INITIAL SET  
You can set up the recorders  
tuner also by Preset  
Download (pg. 14).  
The Auto Set screen appears,  
and remains on screen while  
the recorder searches for  
receivable stations.  
As Auto Channel Set  
progresses, the “q” mark on  
the TV screen moves from  
left to right. Wait until the TV  
screen as shown in step 4  
appears.  
Beginning  
End  
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IMPORTANT  
D View the Confirmation screen.  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be  
stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may  
not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not  
set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using  
the VIDEO Plus+ system, the recorder will record a TV  
programme of a different station. When programming the  
timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check the  
desired channel is selected correctly (pg. 36, “VIDEO  
After “SCAN COMPLETED” is  
displayed on the TV screen for  
about 5 seconds, the  
Confirmation screen looking  
like the one to the right  
appears. The stations your  
®
recorder located appear on a  
Plus+ Timer Programming”).  
Confirmation screen —  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if  
reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those  
stations with an unacceptable picture (pg. 75, “Delete  
A Channel”).  
channel positions (PR),  
channels (CH) and station names (ID – pg. 78). The  
blueback screen and the programme currently being  
broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8  
seconds each. To view the next page, use the rt w e  
button on the remote control.  
NOTES:  
Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel  
Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 77.  
If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not  
connected properly, SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–”  
appears on the TV screen in step 4. When this happens, make  
sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set  
will take place again.  
The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically  
during Auto Channel Set.  
E Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel  
positions, enter station names and perform other operations.  
Refer to pages 74 – 77 for the procedures.  
Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be  
stored in order, and the station names may not be stored  
correctly.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
D Select the band.  
1
2
Press rt to change the band  
between CH (regular) and CC  
(cable), then press e.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
06 CH21  
3
4
4
0
1
3
2
E Input the channel.  
Press the number keys to input the channel number you  
want to store.  
Input “0” before any single number entries.  
To input the registered station name (ID – pg. 78), press e  
until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.  
For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking,  
then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.  
When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”  
setting cannot be changed (pg. 53).  
F Enter new channel information.  
Manual Channel Set  
Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 3 6 as necessary.  
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up  
(pg. 13), Preset Download (pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set  
(pg. 72).  
G Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”  
(pg. 75).  
Press MENU.  
If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered  
in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (pg. 76).  
B Access the Confirmation screen.  
ATTENTION  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to  
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e. The  
Confirmation screen appears.  
Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are  
stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming  
with the VIDEO Plus+ system in this state, the “GUIDE  
PROG SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers  
on this screen. (pg. 37, “ATTENTION — Guide Program  
Number Set”)  
C Select the channel position.  
Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (pg. 82).  
(Example) To store in position 6.  
Press rt w e until an open  
position in which you want to  
store a channel begins  
blinking, then press OK. The  
Manual Channel Set screen  
appears.  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected channel  
appear alternately for 8 seconds  
each.  
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Delete A Channel  
Change Station Channel Position  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
A Select the item.  
blinking.  
A Select the item.  
Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins  
Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins  
blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its  
channel (CH) number begin blinking.  
B Delete a channel.  
B Select the new position.  
Press &.  
The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one  
Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel  
position, then press OK.  
line.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
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.  
C Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
C Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
Set Stations (A)  
Set Stations (B)  
Set station names that are registered in your recorder.  
Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74  
to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1  
and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” in the left column before  
continuing.  
A Select the item.  
Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.  
A Select the character for station name.  
Press e until the first letter of  
the station name begins  
blinking.  
B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.  
Press OK twice.  
C Select the new station.  
Press e until the station  
name (ID) begins blinking,  
then press rt until the new  
stations name (ID) you want  
to store begins blinking.  
Registered station names  
(pg. 78) appear as you  
press rt.  
B Enter the new character.  
Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f,  
+, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is  
indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining  
characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering  
all characters, press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
D Switch the stations.  
If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character  
begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing  
rt.  
Press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 4 as necessary.  
C Close the Confirmation screen.  
E Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
Press MENU.  
NOTE:  
The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,  
–, f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).  
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Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
A Select the channel to fine-tune.  
blinking.  
1
2
Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.  
4
4
Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.  
0
1
C Perform tuning.  
3
2
Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until  
the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 3 as necessary.  
D Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
TV Station And ID List  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
Anglia TV  
ARD  
ANGL  
ARD  
SAT  
SAT  
SAT 1  
SAT1  
SCOT  
SC4  
ARTE  
ARTE  
BBC  
Scottish TV  
SC4  
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  
SWR  
SWF1  
SWZ4  
TEES  
TEXT  
TF1  
CNN  
CHNL  
CNTR  
CH 4  
CH 5  
DRS  
Channel TV  
Central TV  
Channel 4  
Channel 5  
DRS  
DR TV  
DSF  
DRTV  
DSF  
TF1  
Euronews  
Euronews  
Eurosports  
France1  
France2  
France3  
Granada TV  
Grampian TV  
Hessen1  
Hessen3  
HRT  
EURN  
EURO  
EURS  
FR1  
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  
HR3  
HRT  
TV2  
TV5  
TV2  
TV5  
HTV  
HTV  
ITV Network  
Kabelkanal  
London  
MDR  
ITV  
Tele Zurich  
Ulster TV  
Veronica  
VIVA  
TZUR  
ULST  
VERN  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
KABL  
LNDN  
MDR  
MTV  
N3  
MTV  
VIVA2  
VOX  
Nord3  
NDR1  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NET2  
NRK  
VTM  
NDR3  
VT4  
NED1  
West1  
West3  
YLE 1  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
YORK  
ZDF  
NED2  
NED3  
Network 2  
NRK  
YLE 2  
Yorkshire TV  
ZDF  
N-TV  
N-TV  
OKAN  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PRMI  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
Offener Kanal  
ORF1  
Zurich 1  
3SAT  
ZUR1  
3SAT  
ORF2  
ORF3  
* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station  
name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is  
displayed on the TV screen when 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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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  
Caldbeck..............................30  
Winter Hill...........................55  
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  
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  
East  
Wales  
Sandy Heath.........................31  
Sudbury................................51  
Tacolneston..........................62  
27  
44  
55  
24  
41  
59  
21  
47  
65  
39  
35  
52  
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  
Midlands  
Ridge Hill.............................22  
28  
40  
33  
64  
25  
43  
23  
61  
32  
50  
29  
54  
35  
37  
35  
35  
Sutton Coldfield ...................46  
The Wrekin ..........................26  
Waltham ..............................58  
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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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
IMPORTANT  
If you performed Auto Set Up (pg. 13), Preset Download  
(pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (pg. 72), without ever  
having set the clock previously, the recorders built-in clock is  
also set automatically.  
Clock Set  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Perform the following steps only if —  
—Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto  
Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.  
OR  
—the recorders memory backup has expired.  
OR  
—you want to change Just Clock setting (“Just Clock” in  
the left column).  
A Turn on the recorder.  
1
2
Press 1.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
4
4
Press MENU.  
0
1
2
3
C Access the Initial Set screen.  
SET”, then press OK or e.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL  
D Access the Clock Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK  
SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.  
Just Clock  
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping  
through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by  
reading data from a PDC signal.  
The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock  
Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the  
Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press rt to change  
the setting.  
IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your  
recorders built-in clock may be reduced, which could  
adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep  
Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a  
PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep  
Just Clock set to “OFF”.  
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E Set the date and time.  
Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The  
“DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same  
procedure to set the date and year.  
When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the  
time by 30 minutes.  
When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the  
date by 15 days.  
1
2
F Set Just Clock.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing  
rt, then press OK or e.  
3
4
4
For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 80.  
If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you  
won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.  
0
1
3
2
Set the source channel position for clock  
data.  
G
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and  
adjustment data from channel position 1.  
Press rt to set the channel position to the number  
representing the station transmitting clock setting data,  
then press OK or e.  
H Start the clock operation.  
Press MENU.  
NOTES:  
Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorders built-in  
clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.  
Just Clock is not effective when ...  
... the recorders power is on.  
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
... a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the  
built-in clocks time and the actual time.  
... the recorder is in the Power Save mode (pg. 67).  
... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (pg. 53).  
If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorders clock is  
automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.  
Just Clock may not function properly depending on the  
reception condition.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
®
VIDEO Plus+ System Setup  
IMPORTANT  
Normally, Auto Set Up (pg. 13), Preset Download (pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (pg. 72) sets the Guide Program numbers  
automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.  
When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received  
on your recorder, is not selected,  
OR  
when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place,  
—Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.  
When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system,  
—Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Guide Program Number Set  
E Enter the receiving channel position number.  
Press the number key 0” to  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
select “TV PROG” or “SAT”.  
Then press rt to input the  
Press MENU.  
number of the recorders  
channel position on which the  
Guide Program numbers  
B Access the Initial Set screen.  
broadcast is received by the  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL  
recorder or the satellite  
receiver. Then press OK or e.  
To timer-record a satellite  
programme with the VIDEO  
Plus+ system, you need to install  
the provided Satellite Controller  
and perform the procedure  
described in “Satellite Receiver  
Control Setting” (pg. 17).  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as  
necessary.  
SET”, then press OK or e.  
(Example) If CH4 is received on  
channel position 4.  
C Access the Guide Program Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “GUIDE  
PROG SET”, then press OK or e.  
D Enter the Guide Program number.  
Press rt to enter the Guide  
Program number for the desired  
station as shown in the TV  
listings. Then press OK or e.  
F Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
Guide Program Number  
“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the  
assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area,  
for the VIDEO Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program  
numbers can be found in most TV listings.  
(Example) When inputting the  
Guide Program  
number 4 for CH4.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are  
often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.  
POWER  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. No power is supplied to the recorder.  
The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.  
2. The clock is functioning properly, but  
the recorder cannot be powered.  
#” is displayed on the front display Press the # button to turn the “#”  
panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”. indicator off.  
3. The remote control won’t function.  
The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The tape does not run during  
recording.  
i” is displayed on the front display  
panel.  
Press 4 to turn the “i” indicator off.  
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-  
forward.  
The tape is already fully rewound or  
fast-forwarded.  
Check the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The playback picture does not appear  
while the tape is running.  
The TV receiver is not set to the AV  
mode.  
Set the TV to its AV mode.  
2. Noise appears during visual search.  
This is normal.  
3. Noise appears during normal  
playback. (VHS deck only)  
The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (pg. 25)  
4. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”  
message appears on the screen.  
The video heads may be dirty.  
For the VHS deck  
Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or  
consult your JVC dealer.  
For the DV deck  
Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or  
consult your JVC dealer.  
5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack. (VHS deck only)  
The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (pg. 25)  
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RECORDING  
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Recording cannot be started.  
For the VHS deck  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette, or using  
cassette loaded has had its record safety adhesive tape, cover the hole where the  
tab removed.  
tab was removed.  
For the DV deck  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its erase  
protection switch set to “SAVE”.  
Insert a Mini DV cassette, or set the erase  
protection switch set to “REC”.  
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.  
“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “SAT” has been  
Set to the desired channel.  
selected as the input mode.  
The source (another video recorder,  
camcorder) has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the source is properly  
connected.  
All necessary power switches have not  
been turned on.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches are  
turned on.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or  
“F-1”.  
4. Camcorder recording is not possible.  
The camcorder has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the camcorder is properly  
connected.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or  
“F-1”.  
5. “[” on the front display panel won’t The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been  
stop blinking.  
recording.  
recorded in its entirety. Next time make  
sure you have enough time on the tape to  
record the entire programme.  
6. Audio dubbing is not possible.  
For the DV deck  
“SOUND MODE” had been set to  
“16BIT” at the original recording.  
Set “SOUND MODE” to “12BIT” at the  
original recording. (pg. 71)  
The tape speed had been set to LP at the Set the tape speed to SP at the original  
original recording.  
recording.  
7. Monitoring the audio-dubbed sound is This is normal.  
not possible during audio dubbing  
Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or  
monitor the sound using the connected  
devices.  
using the DV deck.  
8. The programmed memory of Random  
Assemble Editing is disappeared.  
The memory backup time has expired.  
This is normal.  
Perform Random Assemble Editing again.  
(pg. 58)  
9. When performing Normal Dubbing,  
the beginning of the dubbing start  
point is not dubbed.  
Locate the start point a little before the  
point where you want to start dubbing.  
(pg. 46, 47)  
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TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
The clock and/or the timer have been set Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
incorrectly.  
settings.  
The timer is not engaged.  
Press # and confirm that “#” is displayed  
on the front display panel.  
Timer recording may not work when the Set the channel position other than “F-1”  
recorders input mode is set to “F-1” for before engaging to Timer-Standby mode.  
recording on the DV deck.  
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.  
3. “#” and “[” on the front display  
The timer is engaged but theres no  
cassette loaded.  
For the VHS deck  
panel won’t stop blinking.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the  
record safety tab intact, or cover the hole  
using adhesive tape.  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase  
protection switch set to “REC”.  
The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been  
timer recording.  
recorded in its entirety. Next time make  
sure you have enough time on the tape to  
record the entire programme.  
VHS deck  
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.  
DV deck  
The loaded cassette has had its erase  
protection switch set to “SAVE”.  
Remove the cassette and set the erase  
protection switch to “REC”.  
4. “#” 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-  
program as necessary, then press # again.  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
programmed incorrectly.  
5. The VIDEO Plus+ system does not  
timer-record properly.  
The recorders channel positions have  
been set incorrectly.  
Refer to “Guide Program Number Set”  
(pg. 82) and re-perform the procedure.  
6. The power shuts off and “[” won’t  
The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been  
stop blinking.  
Instant Timer Recording.  
recorded in its entirety. Next time make  
sure you have enough time on the tape to  
record the entire programme.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from the The camcorders microphone is too  
Position the camcorder so its microphone  
is away from the TV.  
TV during camcorder recording.  
close to the TV.  
The TVs volume is too high.  
Turn the TVs volume down.  
2. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
Those channels have been designated to If you need the skipped channels, restore  
be skipped.  
them (pg. 74).  
3. The channel cannot be changed.  
Recording is in progress.  
Press 9 to pause the recording, change  
channels, then press 4 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  
recorders memory.  
The TV aerial cable was not connected  
to the recorder when Auto Set Up was  
performed.  
Turn off the recorder once and connect  
the TV aerial cable to the recorder  
properly, then turn on the recorder again.  
The recorder will try Auto Set Up again  
(pg. 13).  
The fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable was Turn off the recorder once and connect  
not connected between TV and the  
recorder when Preset Download was  
performed.  
the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable to the  
recorder properly, then turn on the  
recorder again. Then perform Preset  
Download again (pg. 14).  
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. 61, 62)  
7. No picture appears when you connect  
a device to DV IN/OUT connector.  
Turn off the recorder or the connected  
appliance once, then turn it on again.  
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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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
PLAYBACK  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the  
beginning.  
Q. “o” and “#” remain lit on the front display  
panel. Is there a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer  
recording in progress.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in  
the Pause mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes on the  
VHS deck, 3 minutes on the DV deck to protect  
the heads.  
Q. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching  
a tape or a TV broadcast?  
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the  
on-screen menu, but the audio from the  
programme or tape you’re viewing can be  
heard.  
Q. When returning from variable-speed search to  
normal playback, the picture is disturbed.  
Should I be concerned about this?  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. Noise bar appear during variable-speed search.  
What’s the problem?  
A. This is normal.  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video  
recorder can’t find the programme I want to  
see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
RECORDING  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the  
end of the recording before the pause is  
overlapped by the beginning of the  
continuation of recording. Why does this  
happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause  
and resume points.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in  
the Record-Pause mode?  
A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode  
automatically after 5 minutes to protect the  
heads.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during  
recording?  
A. The video recorder stops recording, and “[”  
on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd , 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Power on  
Power off  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
TV channel storage capacity  
: 99 positions (+AUX position)  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
Channel coverage : VHF 44.5 MHz – 143 MHz/  
143 MHz – 470 MHz  
: 31 W  
: 6.5 W  
Tuning system  
: 5°C to 40°C  
: –20°C to 60°C  
UHF 470 MHz – 862 MHz  
Memory backup time  
Operating position : Horizontal only  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
: Approx. 10 min.  
: 435 mm x 106 mm x 380 mm  
: 5.1 kg  
: 21-pin SCART connectors:  
IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1  
RCA connectors:  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable,  
Weight  
Input/Output  
21-pin SCART cable,  
Satellite Controller,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
“AA” battery x 2  
VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1,  
AUDIO OUT x 1  
S-Video connectors:  
IN x 1, OUT x 1  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
specified.  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
DV connector:  
IN/OUT x 1 (4-pin, IEEE1394  
conformity, digital input/output)  
VHS DECK VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR  
monochrome signal, 625 lines  
50 fields  
Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical  
scan system  
Format  
: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB  
Horizontal resolution  
(SP/LP)  
: 250 lines (VHS)  
400 lines (S-VHS)  
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
(LP)  
: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette  
: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette  
DV DECK VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system : PAL-type colour signal, 625 lines  
50 fields  
Recording system : Digital Component Recording  
Format  
: DV format (SD mode)  
: Mini DV Cassette  
Cassette  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
(LP)  
: 80 min. with M-DV80ME cassette  
: 120 min. with M-DV80ME cassette  
Audio recording system  
: PCM 48 kHz, 16 bit (2 ch)/  
32 kHz, 12 bit (4 ch)  
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LISTE OF TERMS  
A
O
Audio Dubbing ...................................................... 54  
AUDIO REC .......................................................... 71  
Auto Channel Set .................................................... 72  
Auto Set Up .......................................................... 13  
AUTO SP]LP TIMER .............................................. 68  
AUTO TIMER ........................................................ 67  
AV Insert Editing ..................................................... 57  
O.S.D. .................................................................67  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ................................................7  
Output/Input Set .....................................................52  
P
PDC Recording ......................................................39  
PICTURE CONTROL ................................................68  
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK .......................30  
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK ......................20  
POWER SAVE ........................................................67  
Preset Download ....................................................14  
B
B.E.S.T. .......................................................... 29, 68  
C
R
Change Station Channel Position ................................. 75  
Check, cancel and change programmes ........................ 42  
Clock Set .............................................................. 80  
Connecting To A Printer ........................................... 63  
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .............................. 64  
Random Assemble Editing .........................................58  
Record One Programme While Watching Another ......26, 34  
Recording Resume Function .................................26, 34  
Remote Control Functions .........................................60  
Repeat Playback .....................................................24  
Retake .................................................................28  
D
Delete A Channel ................................................... 75  
DIGITAL 3R .......................................................... 69  
DIGITAL TBC/NR ................................................... 70  
DIRECT REC .................................................... 16, 67  
S
Satellite Controller ...................................................17  
Satellite Receiver Control Setting .................................17  
Set Stations (A) .......................................................76  
Set Stations (B) .......................................................76  
Skip Search ...........................................................23  
Slow Motion ....................................................22, 32  
SOUND MODE ......................................................71  
Soundtrack Selection ..........................................25, 33  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ....................22, 32  
S-VHS ............................................................50, 69  
S-VHS ET ..............................................................69  
E
EDITING .............................................................. 44  
Elapsed Recording Time Indication .............................. 27  
Express Timer Programming ....................................... 38  
F
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored ........................... 77  
G
Guide Program Number Set ................................. 37, 82  
T
Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) .................................44  
Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) .................................45  
Tape Position Indicator ...............................................7  
Tape Remaining Time ..............................................27  
Time Code ............................................................35  
TIMER RECORDING ................................................36  
Timer Warning Display ...............................................7  
Tuner Set ..............................................................72  
T-V LINK ..............................................................16  
TV Station And ID List ..............................................78  
TV Station Channel Number Guide ..............................79  
H
High-Speed (Turbo) Search .................................. 23, 33  
I
Index Search ......................................................... 23  
Insert Editing ......................................................... 56  
Instant ReView ....................................................... 23  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............................... 26, 34  
J
Just Clock ............................................................. 80  
L
V
L-1 INPUT ............................................................ 52  
L-1 OUTPUT ......................................................... 52  
L-2 SELECT ........................................................... 53  
Variable Speed Search ........................................23, 33  
VHS F-1 INPUT ......................................................53  
VIDEO STABILIZER .................................................70  
®
VIDEO Plus+ System Setup .......................................82  
®
M
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming ...............................36  
Manual Channel Set ................................................ 74  
Manual Tracking .................................................... 25  
Mode Set .............................................................. 66  
W
When programmes overlap each other ..........................43  
N
Next Function Memory ....................................... 24, 33  
Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ............................. 46  
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ............................. 47  
NTSC Playback ...................................................... 25  
12BIT MODE .........................................................71  
24 Hour Express Timer Programming ............................40  
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EN  
Printed in Germany  
1101MNV*ID*JVE  
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