JVC VCR HR J235EK User Manual
CONTENTS  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
Safety Precautions .................................... 2  
Some Do’s And Dont’s ............................. 3  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
4
HR-J235EK  
Basic Connections ................................... 4  
Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder ...... 5  
Connection To A Satellite Receiver .......... 6  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
Tuner Set .................................................. 8  
Clock Set ................................................. 9  
8
PLAYBACK  
11  
Basic Playback ....................................... 11  
Playback Features .................................. 12  
RECORDING  
19  
Basic Recording ..................................... 19  
B.E.S.T. Picture System ........................... 20  
On-Screen Displays ............................... 22  
Recording Features ................................ 23  
TIMER RECORDING  
24  
CH SET  
CLOCK  
STORE OPERATE  
C.MEMORY  
Information On Video Plus+ .................. 24  
Guide Channel Set .............................. 24  
Video Plus+ Timer Recording................. 26  
Regular Timer Programming .................. 28  
Check And Cancel Programmes .......... 29  
Auto SP/LP Timer................................. 30  
PDC Recording ................................... 30  
Timer Warning .................................... 30  
A
B
MODE  
DISPLAY  
2
1
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2
3
ADD TIME  
5
6
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
7
C.RESET  
8
AUX  
9
CANCEL  
TIMER  
0
TV  
PROG.  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
AUDIO MONITOR TV/VIDEO  
(MONITOR)  
TV  
VCR  
REW  
FF  
TIMER  
COUNTER RESET  
6
q
OPERATE  
PUSH JOG  
–
TV PROG.  
+
D
W
REMAIN  
EDITING  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
31  
SP/LP  
AUTO SP LP  
/
SP  
LP  
EP  
TIMER  
I
T
R
D
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
M
Recorder ................................................ 31  
Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 32  
REMOTE CONTROL  
33  
TM  
Multi-Brand Remote Control .................. 33  
USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
34  
Storing Channels Manually .................... 34  
Delete A Channel .................................. 35  
Change Station Preset Position ............... 35  
Set Stations ............................................ 36  
PAL  
TV STATION AND ID LIST  
TV STATION CHANNEL NUMBER GUIDE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
38  
39  
40  
42  
43  
INSTRUCTIONS  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
INDEX  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Back Cover  
PU30425-1796-1  
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4-STEP QUICK SET UP  
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2
3
4
TUNE THE  
TV TO YOUR  
VIDEO  
RECORDER  
BASIC  
CONNECTION  
TUNER SET  
CLOCK SET  
PAGE 4  
PAGE 5  
PAGE 8  
PAGE 9  
Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe  
Use Of Equipment  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any  
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-  
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's  
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-  
ment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-  
signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the  
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need  
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements  
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-  
ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always  
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc-  
tions.  
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL...  
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the  
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than  
sorry!  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
4
Basic Connections  
Back of TV  
RF Cable (provided)  
21-pin SCART Cable  
Aerial terminal  
21-pin SCART connector  
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.  
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED  
BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.  
Mains Power  
Cord  
CHECK CONTENTS  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
listed in “Specifications” (੬ back cover).  
1
SITUATE RECORDER  
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.  
2
RF OUT  
ON–TEST–OFF  
CONNECT RECORDER TO  
TV  
The connection method you use depends on the type of  
TV you have.  
Mains outlet  
3
RF CONNECTION  
● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .  
a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack  
on the rear panel of the recorder.  
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF  
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the  
TV’s aerial terminal.  
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV’s preset  
is set to the VIDEO preset.  
AV CONNECTION  
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .  
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF  
CONNECTION”.  
b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the  
AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the  
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.  
c– Set the RF OUT switch to OFF.  
CONNECT RECORDER TO  
MAINS  
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains  
outlet.  
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV is set to  
the VIDEO (or AV) mode.  
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Tune The TV To Your Video  
Recorder  
TV Aerial Cable  
RF output channel  
adjustment screw  
ANT. IN  
AV2 IN  
32  
40  
RF OUT  
ON–TEST–OFF  
RF OUT  
AV1 IN/OUT  
Back of Recorder  
RF OUT switch  
The video recorder sends picture and sound signals via the RF  
connecting cable to your TV on UHF channel 36.  
SET TV PRESET  
Set your TV to the video preset (UHF channel 36). Two  
white bars appear on screen vertically.  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
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4
Press OPERATE.  
● Tune the TV until the bars are as clear as they can be.  
● Your TV should be set to the preset designated for use  
with a video recorder, or to a spare preset if there is  
not a specified video preset on your TV.  
1
SELECT OUTPUT MODE  
TEST.  
Set the RF OUT switch on the back of the recorder to  
RESET OUTPUT MODE  
Return the RF OUT switch to ON.  
2
NOTE:  
If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen,  
consult your JVC dealer.  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont'd)  
6
The AV2 IN socket on the rear panel of your recorder allows  
simple connection to a satellite receiver.  
Connection To  
A Satellite  
Receiver  
Aerial  
Outdoor Unit  
TV Aerial  
cable  
Satellite Cable  
Satellite Receiver  
Unit  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
DECODER  
VCR  
TV  
RF OUT  
ON–TEST–OFF  
Mains outlet  
AV  
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Back of TV  
21-pin SCART  
connectors  
EXT.2  
EXT.1  
Aerial terminal  
ANT. IN  
AV2 IN  
32  
40  
F
RF OUT  
AV1 IN/OUT  
Back of Recorder  
NOTES:  
● When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin SCART connectors, follow the illustration above using the cables  
shown in gray.  
● For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
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Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset  
positions in order to record TV programmes. ATS+ (Auto Tuning  
System) automatically assigns all receivable stations in your  
area to call them up with the TV PROG. buttons without going  
through any vacant channels.  
Tuner Set  
The following procedure describes how to select automatic  
channel setting.  
1
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press OPERATE.  
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1
ACCESS CH SET MODE  
MENU  
Press and hold CH SET for  
more than 2 seconds. The  
Ch. Set Mode menu screen  
to the right appears.  
AUTO CH SET  
2
MANUAL CH SET  
GUIDE CH SET  
2,5  
[5 ] : SELECT  
∞
: OK  
[CANCEL] : EXIT  
OPERATE  
1
SELECT MODE  
procedure, so simply press OK to enter the selection.  
“AUTO CH SET” is the necessary mode for this  
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● The Auto Ch. Set screen  
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8
appears, and remains on  
screen while the  
AUTO CH SET  
recorder searches for  
PLEASE WAIT  
receivable stations.  
0
TV PROG.  
[CANCEL] : EXIT  
VIEW CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
PR CH ID  
The stations your recorder  
located appear on a  
PR CH  
ID  
4
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
40 BBC1 08  
46 BBC2 O9  
- - - -  
- - - -  
- - - -  
- - - -  
- - - -  
- - - -  
- - - -  
4
5
Confirmation screen —  
preset positions (PR),  
presets (CH) and station  
names (ID – ੬ pg. 38). To  
view the next page of the  
listing, press PUSH  
43 ITV  
65 CH4  
10  
11  
OK  
3
- - - - 12  
- - - - 13  
- - - - 14  
] : SELECT  
[5  
∞
[CANCEL] : DELETE  
: EDIT  
[CH SET ] : EXIT  
%fi  
JOG . The blueback  
screen and the program  
currently being broadcast by the highlighted station  
appear alternately for 5 seconds each.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press CH SET.  
● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add  
preset positions, enter station names and perform  
other operations. Refer to page 34 for the procedures.  
● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may  
not be stored in order, and the station names may not  
be stored correctly.  
NOTES:  
● Fine tuning is performed automatically when you select  
“AUTO CH SET”. If you want to perform it manually, refer to  
page 37.  
● To set the tuner manually, refer to “Storing Channels Manually”  
(੬ pg. 34).  
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If you performed Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 8), the recorder’s  
built-in clock is also set automatically. The Auto and Manual  
clock setting procedures are necessary when . . .  
– a power outage of more than 3 minutes occurs.  
– the tuner has been set manually.  
Clock Set  
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– the user desires to set the clock slightly ahead of the actual time.  
– the clock was not set even after Auto Tuner Set was performed.  
Whether you perform Auto or Manual clock setting, you can  
use the convenient Just Clock function.  
Just Clock  
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through  
automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from  
a PDC signal.  
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The Just Clock option appears in the Clock Set and Auto Clock  
Set screens, and can be set “ON” or “OFF” (the default setting is  
“ON”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking,  
then press PUSH JOG%fi to change the setting.  
IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock off, the accuracy of your  
recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could  
adversely effect timer recording.  
Both Auto and Manual clock setting procedures begin from step 3.  
Preparation  
OPERATE  
1
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
2
Press OPERATE.  
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2
5
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6
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1
2,4  
ACCESS CLOCK SET  
SCREEN  
0
Press CLOCK on the  
remote control. The Clock  
Set screen appears.  
CLOCK SET  
TIME  
0: 00  
DATE  
01 . 01  
YEAR  
00  
2
JUST CLOCK: ON  
TV. PR  
1
[
]: AUTO CLOCK SET  
[5 ]:ADJUST =  
:OK  
∞
[CLOCK] : EXIT  
OK  
Auto Clock Set  
PUSH JOG  
3
SET CLOCK  
AUTOMATICALLY  
At the Clock Set screen,  
press PUSH JOG . The  
Auto Clock Set screen  
appears and clock setting  
begins.  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
3
JUST CLOCK: ON  
TV. PR  
1
● If "TV.PR" isn't set to the  
preset position on which  
Auto Clock Set data is  
received, "ERROR"  
appears, and then the screen from step 2 reappears.  
To set "TV.PR", press OK to place the cursor next to it,  
then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH  
JOG%fi until the number representing the position in  
which the station transmitting clock setting data  
(BBC1, BBC2, etc.) is stored appears.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
10  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Once clock setting is completed, press CLOCK to return  
to the normal screen.  
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4
Manual Clock Set  
SET DATE AND TIME  
Press PUSH JOG%fi to set the hour, then press OK.  
The “minutes” display begins blinking. Repeat the  
procedure to set the minutes, day, month and year.  
3
4
SET JUST CLOCK  
The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing  
PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.  
2
● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as  
you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjust-  
ments.  
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2
3
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8
6
SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE  
PRESET POSITION  
0
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and  
adjustment data from preset position 1. Press PUSH  
JOG%fi to set the preset position to the number  
representing the station transmitting clock setting data  
(BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK.  
5
6
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Press CLOCK.  
OK  
3,4,  
5
PUSH JOG  
3,4,  
5
NOTES:  
● Just Clock (when set to "ON") enables adjustment of the  
recorder's built-in clock every hour on the hour, except for 11  
o'clock in the evening and midnight.  
● Just Clock is not effective when . . .  
– the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to  
the same preset position selected in the Clock Set screen).  
– the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
– a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the  
built-in clock’s time and the actual time.  
● The recorder’s clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end  
of Summer Time.  
● Auto clock setting and Just Clock may not function properly  
depending on the reception condition.  
● During Manual clock setting, if the day and month data are  
invalid (such as 31st April), the month digits are cleared  
automatically and the day digits begin blinking. Input the  
correct data.  
● If, in step 3 of the Manual clock setting procedure, the year  
digits are automatically cleared and the day digits begin  
blinking, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a  
non-leap year. Input the correct data.  
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PLAYBACK  
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The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video  
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video  
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV  
just like a TV programme.  
Basic Playback  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
2
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
1
2
point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
1
● The recorder power comes on automatically and the  
counter is reset to 0:00:00.  
● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback  
begins automatically.  
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FIND PROGRAMME START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW  
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it.  
To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
right and release it.  
3
4
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's  
2
display panel for 5 seconds. (੬ pg. 20)  
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8
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6
9
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4
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the  
recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
0
3
Usable cassettes  
FF  
2
REW  
2
4
● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on  
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette  
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like  
any full-sized VHS cassette.  
● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and  
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play  
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play  
back a recorded Super VHS tape.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
12  
Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s  
controls or the remote control.  
NOTE:  
following procedures.  
Playback  
Features  
Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the  
Still  
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Still Picture/Frame-By-  
Frame Playback  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG.  
buttons to correct the picture.  
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2
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5
8
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6
9
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-  
FRAME PLAYBACK  
Press PAUSE.  
0
OR  
2
Press PUSH JOG  
or  
.
TV PROG.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
Slow Motion  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse  
slow motion (refer to the illustration above).  
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
PUSH JOG  
1
OR  
During still picture, press PAUSE and hold for 2  
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return  
to still picture.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or  
.
Release to return to still picture.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
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Variable-Speed Search  
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for  
reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on  
page 12).  
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OR  
During playback, press PUSH JOG or  
.
● The more times you press, the faster the playback  
picture moves.  
● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite  
direction.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
2
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED  
SEARCH  
way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the  
left for reverse high-speed search.  
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2
3
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9
5
8
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the  
1
0
● For forward search with a visible picture, turn the  
SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it  
within 1 second.  
● For reverse search with a visible picture, turn the  
SHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release it  
within 1 second.  
FF  
REW  
OR  
Press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for  
reverse high-speed search.  
● For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over  
2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
PUSH JOG  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
14  
Manual Tracking  
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking  
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the  
tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons.  
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OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
Press SP/LP on the remote to engage manual tracking.  
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ADJUST TRACKING  
MANUALLY  
Press TV PROG. + or – to adjust tracking.  
REVIEW  
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2
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3
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9
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
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8
Press SP/LP on the remote to re-engage automatic  
tracking.  
0
3
TV PROG.  
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic  
tracking mode automatically.  
SP/LP  
Instant ReView  
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes  
on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded  
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can  
easily access any of them.  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
ACTIVATE INSTANT  
REVIEW  
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the  
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start  
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,  
playback begins automatically.  
The front display panel tells you how many programmes  
have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3  
programmes, “REV 3” appears and blinks. To watch the  
first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The  
recorder searches and begins playback automatically.  
You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes  
away from the current tape position.  
1
NOTES:  
● Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the  
Timer mode.  
● The number displayed on the front display panel may not  
match the actual number of timer-recorded programmes  
when one or more of them is a PDC recording (੬ pg. 30).  
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Repeat Playback  
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape  
20 times repeatedly.  
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START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY.  
1
ACTIVATE REPEAT  
PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
● The Play indicator (  
slowly.  
● The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then  
stops.  
) on the display panel blinks  
2
OPERATE  
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3
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9
STOP PLAYBACK  
5
8
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.  
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0
NOTE:  
Pressing PLAY, REW , FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.  
FF  
Next Function Memory  
REW  
You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after  
the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
PAUSE  
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press OPERATE within 2 seconds.  
NOTE:  
If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the  
counter reads “0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the  
tape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before  
pressing REW.  
Tape Position Indicator  
The tape position indicator appears  
on screen when, from the Stop  
mode, you press FF, REW or  
perform an Index Search. The  
position of “5” in relation to “0”  
(beginning) or “+” (end) shows you  
where you are on the tape.  
3
+
+
+
0
1:23:45  
REMAIN 2:35  
”On-Screen” (੬ pg. 22) must be  
set to “ON”, or the indicator will  
not appear.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when  
the indication is not correct.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
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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.  
£ 2  
NOTE:  
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Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH  
Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £). “™ 1” or  
“£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in  
the corresponding direction.  
1
● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG  
or  
repeatedly until the correct index number is  
displayed.  
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current  
position, press PUSH JOG  
twice.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current  
position, press PUSH JOG  
once.  
2
Current position  
1
4
7
2
6
9
5
8
A
B
C
D
E
F
–2  
–1  
1
2
3
0
Index number  
● When the specified index code is located, playback  
begins automatically.  
Tape Remaining Time  
DISPLAY REMAINING TIME  
appears.  
Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape  
PUSH JOG  
1
● By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the  
display to show the counter reading, tape remaining  
time, or clock time.  
NOTE:  
● Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times  
when the tape remaining time reading may not appear right  
away, or is not correct. "- - : - -" may sometimes appear, or the  
display may blink on occasion.  
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Scene Finder  
This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded  
tapes at the touch of a single button.  
Search  
Search  
Search  
FF  
REW FF  
REW FF  
REW  
5 seconds  
10 minutes  
on counter  
5 seconds  
10 minutes  
on counter  
5 seconds  
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NOTE:  
Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record  
mode.  
ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER  
Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forward high-  
speed search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10  
minutes on the counter. This cycle is repeated until the  
end of the tape is reached.  
1
● To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, press  
SCENE FINDER and then turn the SHUTTLE ring to  
the left (or press the remote’s REW button) within 2  
seconds. This cycle is repeated until the beginning of  
the tape.  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
● During Scene Finder, the following indications appear  
on the display panel:  
5
8
0
C.RESET  
STOP SCENE FINDER  
Press STOP.  
2
FF  
REW  
NOTES:  
● During Scene Finder high-speed search, you can also hear the  
tape sound. During fast forward or rewind, you hear the  
current TV sound instead.  
SCENE FINDER  
● Scene Finder does not function during Index Search.  
Counter Memory  
Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find  
a specific place on the tape automatically.  
SET COUNTER MEMORY  
Press COUNTER RESET during playback at a point you  
wish to locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”. Then  
1
2
press C.MEMORY, and “M” appears in front of the  
counter digits.  
ACTIVATE COUNTER  
MEMORY  
When you wish to return to the designated point, press  
STOP and then REW or FF.  
● The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about  
0:00:00 automatically.  
● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY again.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
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Remote A/B Code Switching  
The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video  
recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote  
control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B  
code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A  
code signals because your video recorder is initially set to  
respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video  
recorder to respond to B code signals.  
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REMOVE POWER SUPPLY  
Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.  
1
SET A/B CODE SWITCH  
Set to B.  
2
OPERATE  
RE-SUPPLY POWER  
Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.  
A/B CODE  
2
3
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Press OPERATE on the remote control. The recorder  
will now only respond to B code signals.  
4
0
NOTE:  
Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B mode. If  
this happens, switch back to the A mode.  
NTSC Playback  
Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can  
play back NTSC tapes.  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.  
1
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. “NT” appears on the display panel.  
● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place  
2
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is  
not a malfunction on the part of either the video  
recorder or the TV.  
● The picture may roll up and down. This can be  
corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some  
TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not  
have a V-HOLD control.)  
● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be  
incorrect.  
● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the  
picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of  
colour.  
● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom  
portions of superimposed displays may be cut off  
during NTSC playback.  
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RECORDING  
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TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be  
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme  
using your video recorder.  
Basic  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Recording  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder  
power comes on automatically.  
1
5
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME  
Press TV PROG. +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the  
preset you wish to record. The name of the station appears  
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2
in the recorder’s display panel for 5 seconds, followed by  
the preset position number. (Only stations that appear in  
the Confirmation screen will be displayed.)  
SET TAPE SPEED  
4
3
Press SP/LP. Check the SP/LP indicator on the recorder  
display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.  
5
6
3
4
2
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote  
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.  
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the  
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the  
cassette (੬ pg. 20).  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
NUMBER  
2
PAUSE/RESUME  
0
RECORDING  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
TV PROG.  
2
5
6
SP/LP  
3
PLAY  
STOP RECORDING  
4,5  
PAUSE  
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on  
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the  
cassette.  
5
RECORD  
4
Accidental erasure prevention  
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole  
with adhesive tape.  
6
Record safety tab  
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The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system  
checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and  
playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible  
recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both  
recording and playback is “ON”.  
B.E.S.T. Picture  
System  
Recording  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
● The recorder power comes on automatically.  
1
ACCESS MODE SELECT  
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SCREEN  
Press MODE. The On-  
Screen/B.E.S.T. screen  
appears.  
ON SCREEN : ON  
2
B.E.S.T.  
: ON  
[5 ]: SELECT  
∞
[
]: ON/OFF  
[MODE] : EXIT  
CONFIRM B.E.S.T. STATUS  
The default setting is “ON”. If this is the case, go to step  
MODE  
4. If not, press PUSH JOG to place the pointer next to  
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2
3
“B.E.S.T.”, then press PUSH JOG to set to “ON”.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CLOSE MODE SELECT  
SCREEN  
Press MODE.  
0
4
5
START RECORDING  
RECORD on the recorder.  
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote, or  
● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds  
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins  
recording.  
● When the "BEST" indicator begins blinking, that  
means adjustment is complete.  
RECORD  
PUSH JOG  
Display Panel Indication  
As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display  
panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts  
blinking, the check is complete.  
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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.  
● In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works  
before recording is initiated.  
● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.  
The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-  
performed.  
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ATTENTION:  
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after  
RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD  
on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the  
desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the  
following steps:  
1) Press and hold PAUSE and RECORD to engage the  
RECORD PAUSE mode.  
● The recorder then automatically checks the condition  
of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-  
enters RECORD PAUSE.  
2) Press PLAY to start recording.  
2
● If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin  
recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step  
3 on page 20.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
Playback  
0
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate  
playback. 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.  
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY.  
PAUSE  
RECORD  
1
● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality  
based on the quality of the tape in use.  
● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”  
appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.  
NOTES:  
● When watching a rental tape, or one recorded on another  
video recorder, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing  
steps 2 through 4 on page 20.  
● "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.  
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RECORDING (cont.)  
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You can choose whether or not to have various operational  
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.  
On-Screen  
Displays  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press OPERATE.  
1
ACCESS MODE SELECT  
SCREEN  
Press MODE. The On-  
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Screen/B.E.S.T. screen  
appears.  
ON SCREEN : ON  
2
B.E.S.T.  
: ON  
[5 ]: SELECT  
∞
[
]: ON/OFF  
[MODE] : EXIT  
SELECT MODE  
The pointer should already be next to “ON SCREEN”. If  
MODE  
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not, press PUSH JOG  
to place it there.  
2
3
4
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENABLE/DISABLE  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-screen  
displays, leave the setting as is and go to step 5. If you  
don’t want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG  
to set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”.  
0
CLOSE MODE SELECT  
SCREEN  
Press MODE.  
5
PUSH JOG  
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.  
1– Operation mode indicators  
2– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator  
1
11  
(AUX1 or AUX2)  
3– Cassette loaded mark  
4– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)  
5– Clock display  
q6  
SP  
2
5
6
PR. 12 ABCD  
23 : 59  
]
4
3
6– Current day/month/year  
31. 12. 95 – WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
7– Tape direction  
8– Tape position indicator (੬ pg. 17)  
9– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator)  
10– Tape remaining time indicator  
11– Timer warning display  
[CANCEL]  
7
+
+
+
+
0
8
9
M –9 : 59 : 59  
REMAIN 9 : 59  
10  
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Record One Programme  
While Watching Another  
Recording  
Features  
SELECT PRESET TO WATCH  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to  
set the preset controls on the TV for the station you  
wish to view.  
1
● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls  
appears on the TV screen while the one selected with  
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the TV PROG. or PUSH JOG  
on the tape.  
buttons is recorded  
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Elapsed Recording Time  
Indication  
You can check the exact time of a recording.  
SET COUNTER DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the  
dispay panel.  
1
RESET COUNTER  
Press COUNTER RESET before starting recording or  
playback.  
2
2
● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact  
elapsed time as the tape runs.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
C.RESET  
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.  
TV PROG.  
START RECORDING  
Press RECORD on the recorder.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
the front display panel.  
Press RECORD again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on  
PUSH JOG  
2
SET RECORDING  
DURATION  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends  
3
recording time by 30 minutes.  
NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the  
recorder's front panel.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
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With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified  
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number  
which your recorder is able to recognise.  
Information  
On Video  
Plus+  
NOTE:  
“Guide Channel” (GUIDE CH) refers to the assigned TV station  
numbers, according to broadcast area, for Video Plus+ timer  
recording.  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following procedure after the channel setting steps  
on pages 8 and 34 – 36, and after the Clock Set procedure on  
page 9.  
After setting the Guide Channel, the station names and preset  
positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In  
this case, re-perform Guide Channel setting.  
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Guide Channel Set  
MAKE LIST OF STORED  
STATION NAMES AND  
PRESET POSITIONS  
(Ex.)  
Preset position  
Station name  
BBC 1  
BBC 2  
ITV  
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CH 4  
NUMBER  
0
CANCEL  
ACCESS CH. SET MODE  
MENU SCREEN  
Press and hold CH SET for over 2 seconds. The Ch. Set  
Mode Menu screen appears.  
2
3
SELECT MODE  
OK  
%
Press PUSH JOG  
to  
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place the cursor next to  
“GUIDE CH SET”, then  
press OK. The Guide Ch.  
Set screen appears.  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
GUIDE CH SET  
PUSH JOG  
[5 ] : SELECT  
∞
: OK  
[CANCEL] : EXIT  
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THE SATELLITE RECEIVER IS SHOWN CONNECTED TO THE  
“AV2 IN” (SCART) CONNECTOR AND THE CABLE SYSTEM  
CONNECTED VIA THE AERIAL SOCKET AND TUNED TO,  
FOR EXAMPLE, PRESET POSITION 5 ON YOUR TV.  
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER  
Press OK, and a cursor  
GUIDE CH SET  
appears under “GUIDE  
5
12345  
4
CH SET”. Then, using the  
GUIDE CH  
1
TV PROG  
1
NUMBER keys, input the  
PlusCode (found in most  
TV listings) of a program  
scheduled to be broadcast  
on each station on the list  
from step 1, starting at the  
top. If you enter the wrong  
number, press CANCEL and  
input the correct number.  
Satellite Antenna  
Cable  
[0 – 9] : VIDEO PLUS +  
: OK  
When entering a  
PlusCode for BBC 1  
Satellite  
Receiver  
Cable  
system  
ENTER PRESET POSITION  
NUMBER  
under “TV PROG” begins  
blinking.  
Press OK and the display  
4
GUIDE CH SET  
5
GUIDE CH  
250  
TV PROG  
39  
If the blinking number  
under “TV PROG” agrees  
with the preset position . . .  
. . . press OK.  
If the numbers do not  
agree . . .  
[5 ] : SELECT  
∞
: OK  
%
. . . input the preset position using PUSH JOG  
the NUMBER keys, then press OK.  
or  
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● If you input the PlusCode number of a program that  
has already aired, “ERROR” appears on screen for a  
few seconds. Input the correct PlusCode number.  
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
TV Receiver  
CLOSE MENU  
Press CH SET and selection is complete.  
6
If you already know the Guide Channel number for a station . . .  
1– After step 3, press PUSH JOG  
.
● ”GUIDE CH” begins blinking.  
2– Enter the Guide Channel number using the NUMBER keys  
%
or PUSH JOG  
, then press PUSH JOG  
.
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● “TV PROG” begins blinking.  
3– Enter the preset position using the NUMBER keys or  
%
PUSH JOG  
, then press PUSH JOG  
.
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● Repeat 2 and 3 as necessary.  
4– Press CH SET.  
NOTES:  
● If you own a satellite receiver, connect it to the AV2 connec-  
tor on the back of the recorder. Then, in step 5 above, set the  
input mode to "AUX2" by pressing NUMBER key "0" or TV  
PROG. +/–. Make sure no cables are connected to the front  
panel connectors when performing this procedure.  
● If you’re receiving broadcasts via a cable box through preset  
position “5” (example) on your recorder, set “TV PROG” for  
“5” in step 5.  
● After selecting the programme you wish to record from your  
cable system or satellite receiver, set the system’s timer — if  
your cable or satellite receiver does not have a timer, leave it  
switched on.  
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TIMER RECORDING(cont.)  
26  
Before performing VideoPlus+ Timer Recording, be sure to read  
"Information on VideoPlus+" on page 24.  
First press OPERATE to turn on the recorder.  
Video Plus+  
ACCESS TIMER PROGRAM-  
Timer  
MING SCREEN  
Press PROG.  
TIMER PROGRAMMING  
1
Recording  
[0 – 9] : VIDEO PLUS+  
[+/-] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING  
[CANCEL] : EXIT  
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The front display panel looks like this:  
ENTER PLUSCODE  
NUMBER  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
enter the PlusCode  
V I D E O P L U S +  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5  
2
3
number of a programme  
you wish to record.  
● If you make a mistake,  
press CANCEL and then  
input the correct number.  
2
[0 – 9] : INPUT  
: OK  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
The PlusCode number you  
enter appears on the front display panel:  
NUMBER  
0
CANCEL  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+  
PROGRAM SCREEN  
Press OK, and the Video  
PROGRAM 1  
VIDEO PLUS+ 12345678  
Plus+ Program screen  
appears (if you’re just  
starting out, “Program 1”  
appears).  
START  
21 : 00  
SP  
STOP  
=
22 : 00  
ON  
OK  
3
DATE  
25. 12  
TV PROG  
PROG.  
1
1
● If the number you  
entered is invalid,  
“ERROR” appears. Press  
BBC1  
:OK  
CANCEL and input a valid PlusCode number.  
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
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SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP to set the tape speed.  
6
● If you’re not receiving PDC (Programme Delivery  
4
Control), press NUMBER key “7” to set  
to "OFF"  
(੬ pg. 30).  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
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SCREEN  
Press OK.  
● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme.  
5
6
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
4
TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER.  
NOTE:  
1
4
7
3
6
9
For safety, your recorder disables all other functions while in the  
Timer mode. If you want to use the recorder but its Timer mode  
is engaged, press TIMER and all other functions are operable.  
To re-engage the timer, press TIMER.  
5
8
NUMBER  
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
6
0
To Delay The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press ADD TIME after pressing OK in step 3. Each time you  
press, the Stop time is delayed by 5 minutes (meaning that 5  
minutes of recording time is added). You can easily compensate  
for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.  
SP/LP  
4
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key  
“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily  
serials (Monday – Friday).  
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears  
on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you  
must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (੬ pg. 29).  
OK  
5
Satellite Receiver Users  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus+,  
perform steps 1 – 6 and, before the selected programme  
begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite  
receiver. Then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite  
receiver doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power  
switched on.  
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TIMER RECORDING(cont.)  
28  
If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you  
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder  
to timer-record the programme.  
Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme  
the timer (੬ pg. 9)  
Regular Timer  
First press OPERATE to turn on the recorder.  
Programming  
ACCESS TIMER PROGRAM-  
MING SCREEN  
Press PROG.  
1
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
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Press START +/–. (If you’re  
just starting out, “Program  
1” appears.)  
PROGRAM 1  
START  
– : – –  
STOP  
– : – –  
ON  
2
SP  
DATE  
25. 12  
TV PROG  
– –  
[+ –] : SET =  
: OK  
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENTER PROGRAMME  
START TIME  
Press START +/– to enter  
PROGRAM 1  
the time you want  
0
START  
21 : 00  
STOP  
3
recording to start.  
– : – –  
ON  
SP  
● Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
START+/–  
DATE  
25. 12  
TV PROG  
– –  
2,3  
[+ –] : SET =  
: OK  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
5
4
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
PROG.  
1
ENTER PROGRAMME STOP  
TIME  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
4
5
ENTER PROGRAMME DATE  
Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen.  
The date you enter appears in its place.)  
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ENTER PRESET POSITION  
Press TV PROG. +/–.  
PROGRAM 1  
START  
21 : 00  
STOP  
6
22 : 00  
ON  
SP  
DATE  
25. 12  
TV PROG  
1
BBC1  
: OK  
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[+ –] : SET =  
SP  
D
M
7
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP to set the tape speed.  
● If you’re not receiving PDC (Programme Delivery Control),  
7
8
9
press NUMBER key “7” to set  
to "OFF" (੬ pg. 30).  
2
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
1
4
7
2
6
9
5
8
After confirming all information is correct, press OK  
NUMBER  
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
and the normal screen appears.  
● Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme.  
9
6
0
CANCEL  
TV PROG.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
START+/–  
SP/LP  
TIMER MODE  
7
Press TIMER.  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER  
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for  
daily serials (Monday – Friday).  
OK  
8
Check And Cancel Programmes  
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
Press PROG CHECK. Each time you press the next  
program’s information appears.  
1
● Press OK and watch the front display panel as the Start  
and Stop times, the Date and the Preset position appear.  
● If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its  
VIDEO mode, you can check program information on  
screen as well.  
NOTES:  
● For safety, your recorder disables all other functions while in  
the Timer mode. If you want to use the recorder but its Timer  
mode is engaged, press TIMER and all other functions are  
operable. To re-engage the timer, press TIMER.  
● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as  
8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record  
a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL"  
appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes. (See "Check And Cancel Programmes" in the  
right column.)  
● To timer-record a satellite broadcast through a satellite  
receiver connected to the AV2 IN connector on the back of  
the recorder, in step 6 above, set "TV PROG" to "AUX2" by  
pressing TV PROG. +/–. Before the selected programme  
begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite  
receiver, then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite receiver  
doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power switched on.  
If All Information Is Correct . . .  
. . . programming is completed.  
If You Wish To Revise Data . . .  
. . . with the recorder's power turned on, go to step 2.  
If You Wish To Cancel A Program . . .  
.
. . . with the recorder's power turned on, press CANCEL.  
All information you input is deleted.  
REVISE PROGRAMME IN-  
FORMATION  
Input the appropriate data using the START +/–, STOP +/–,  
DATE +/– and TV PROG. +/– buttons on the remote control.  
2
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TIMER RECORDING(cont.)  
30  
Auto SP/LP Timer  
If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to  
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically  
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.  
6
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ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP  
TIMER  
Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel.  
The button lights “green”.  
1
For Example . . .  
Recording a program of 210 minutes in length onto a  
180-minute tape  
Approximately 150 minutes  
Approximately 60 minutes  
LP mode  
SP mode  
Total 210 minutes  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
Make sure you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER before  
performing timer programming.  
5
8
NOTES:  
NUMBER "7"  
● 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 as well as some  
tapes of shorter lengths.  
0
● Even if, in step 1, you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER and it lights  
“green”, that doesn’t mean that the recorder will automati-  
cally change from SP to LP mode during the course of the  
recording. Watch the tape later to confirm.  
● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or  
more programs, the second programme and those thereafter  
may not fit on the tape if you engage the Auto SP/LP Timer  
mode. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then  
set the tape speed manually during timer programming.  
● There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the  
recorder switches from SP to LP mode.  
● If you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto  
SP/LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its  
originally scheduled length, there may be times when the  
programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.  
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  
advertised times you preset in 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.  
Timer Warning  
If you have programmed your  
recorder to timer-record a  
To Use PDC Service . . .  
programme or a series of  
The default setting for PDC is "ON". To cancel PDC, press  
NUMBER key "7" so that "OFF" is displayed during Video Plus+  
or regular timer programming.  
programmes, a warning appears on  
screen to tell you that the record-  
ing is to start in 5 minutes.  
– WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
[CANCEL]  
NOTES:  
NOTES:  
you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.  
● If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing,  
the warning screen is recorded on the tape in the other video  
recorder.  
● When you manually enter programmes (regular timer program-  
ming), set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV  
listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording.  
● PDC Recording is also possible when a satellite tuner or a  
cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.  
● When PDC recording is performed, the Instant ReView  
programme readout number may not match the actual number  
of programmes that have been timer-recorded (੬ pg. 14).  
● The warning only appears if  
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the  
start of timer recording. To clear the display, press CANCEL.  
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EDITING  
31  
You can use your video recorder as the source player or the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or  
From Another  
Video  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to  
the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.  
1
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source  
Player . . .  
. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording  
deck.  
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording  
Deck . . .  
. . . you can use the AV1 IN/OUT or AV2 IN connec-  
tors.  
.
Recorder  
SET RECORDING DECK’S  
INPUT MODE  
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER  
key "0" and/or TV PROG. to select depending on the  
connector being used — “AU 1” for the AV1 IN/OUT  
connector, or “AU 2” for the AV2 IN connector.  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
START SOURCE PLAYER  
Engage its Play mode.  
0
NUMBER "0"  
3
4
TV PROG.  
START RECORDING DECK  
Engage its Record mode.  
NOTE:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
TV Receiver  
Player  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
Your recorder  
VIDEO PRESET  
21-pin SCART  
Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO  
PRESET  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
RF Cable (provided)  
RF Cable (provided)  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
Another recorder  
Player  
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EDITING (cont.)  
32  
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video  
recorder as the recorder.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
connectors to the recorder’s AV1 IN/OUT or AV2 IN  
connector.  
Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
1
2
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
MODE  
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER  
key "0" and/or TV PROG. to select depending on the  
connector being used — “AU 1” for the AV1 IN/OUT  
connector, or “AU 2” for the AV2 IN connector.  
2
START CAMCORDER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Engage its Play mode.  
3
4
0
NUMBER "0"  
START RECORDER  
Engage its Record mode.  
TV PROG.  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
Cable adapter  
(not provided)  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not provided)  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Player  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
33  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV  
set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also  
be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote  
control.  
Multi-Brand  
Remote Con-  
trol  
Before you start . . .  
● Turn on the TV using its remote control.  
● Set the remote control’s TV/VCR switch to TV.  
NOTE:  
to step 2.  
If your TV is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1. Go  
SET TV BRAND CODE  
OPERATE  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down OPER-  
ATE, enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER  
1
2
keys, then press STOP.  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
6
9
● You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace  
your remote control’s batteries.  
NUMBER  
TRY OPERATING TV  
goes off, try other operations.  
Press OPERATE on the remote to turn the TV off. If it  
0
TV PROG.  
TV/VCR  
● The OPERATE button, TV/VIDEO button, TV PROG.  
%fi  
+/– button, TV VOL  
button and Mute button on  
the remote can all be used to operate the TV.  
● To return the remote to video recorder control, set its  
TV/VCR switch to VCR.  
Digit Entry  
STOP  
IMPORTANT  
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with  
JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work  
with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function  
capability.  
OK  
PUSH JOG  
TV VOL. %fi  
Control Your TV Using Addi-  
tional Buttons  
The NUMBER keys on the remote can also be used to select  
the TV’s preset by setting the remote control to the TV  
mode.  
1 Set the TV/VCR switch to TV.  
2 Use the NUMBER keys, and the Digit Entry (SP/LP)  
button, the PUSH JOG button, the DISPLAY button or  
the OK button to select the TV’s preset.  
CODE  
TV BRAND NAME  
● With televisions under Code 01, 03, 04, 06, 07, 10 or 11,  
the Digit Entry button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit  
entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV’s  
remote control.  
● With televisions under Code 01, 08 or 09, the PUSH JOG  
button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the PUSH  
JOG button corresponds to the 20 + button of your  
TV’s remote control.  
● With televisions using Code 09, the DISPLAY button  
corresponds to the 30 + button.  
● With televisions using Code 06, the OK button corre-  
sponds to the ENTER button of your TV’s remote control.  
01  
02  
JVC  
BRANDT, NORDMENDE, SABA, TELEAVIA,  
TELEFUNKEN, THOMSON  
FERGUSON  
PHILIPS  
BLAUPUNKT, GRUNDIG  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
GRAETZ, ITT, LUXOR, SALORA, SELECO  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
MIVAR  
HITACHI  
TOSHIBA  
MITSUBISHI  
FINLUX  
NOTES:  
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.  
Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote  
control.  
NOKIA  
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USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
34  
Storing Channels Manually  
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Channel Set.  
ACCESS CH. SET MODE  
MENU  
Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The  
6
q
Ch. Set Mode menu appears.  
1
SELECT MODE  
then press OK. The Confirmation screen appears.  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
to select “MANUAL CH SET”,  
2
3
4
SELECT POSITION  
which you want to store a channel begins blinking,  
then press OK. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears.  
%
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Press PUSH JOG  
until an open position in  
INPUT CHANNEL  
2
The number "21" appears blinking to the right of "CH".  
Press the NUMBER keys to input the preset number of  
the channel you want to store.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
NUMBER  
● Although "CH" is set to "21" when the Manual Ch. Set  
screen appears, to store channel 21, you must select  
"21" using the NUMBER keys.  
0
● For fine tuning adjustment, press PUSH JOG until  
the item under "CH" begins blinking, then press  
%
PUSH JOG  
. While tuning, “F+” or “F–” appears.  
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ENTER NEW CHANNEL  
INFORMATION  
Press OK or STORE, and the Confirmation screen appears.  
● Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.  
5
6
OK  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
PUSH JOG  
Press CH SET.  
● To input the station name, see page 36.  
● To change positions, see page 35.  
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35  
Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 34 to access the Confirmation  
screen before continuing.  
Delete A Channel  
SELECT ITEM  
%
Press PUSH JOG  
until the item you want to  
fi
delete begins blinking.  
6
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1
2
DELETE CHANNEL  
Press CANCEL.  
● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves  
up one line.  
● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press CH SET.  
2
3
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
Change Station Preset  
0
Position  
CANCEL  
SELECT ITEM  
move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station  
name (ID) and its preset (CH) number begin blinking.  
%
Press PUSH JOG  
until the item you want to  
fi
1
2
SELECT NEW POSITION  
preset position, then press OK.  
Example: If you moved the station in position 3 to  
position 7, the stations originally in positions  
4–7 each move up one space.  
%
Press PUSH JOG  
to move the station to the new  
fi
OK  
PUSH JOG  
● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press CH SET.  
3
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USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN (cont.)  
36  
Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 34 to access the Confirmation  
screen before continuing.  
Set Stations (A)  
SELECT ITEM  
blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name  
(ID) begins blinking.  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
until the item you want begins  
6
q
1
2
SELECT NEW STATION  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
until the new station’s name (ID)  
you want to store begins blinking.  
Registered station names (੬ pg. 38) appear as you  
%fi  
press PUSH JOG  
.
SWITCH STATIONS  
Press OK.  
● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
3
2
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
SCREEN  
5
8
Press CH SET.  
4
0
Set Stations (B)  
NOTE:  
First perform step 1 of the above procedure.  
SELECT STATION NAME  
CHARACTER  
OK  
Press PUSH JOG and the first letter of the station  
name begins blinking.  
PUSH JOG  
2
ENTER NEW CHARACTER  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
to cycle through the characters  
(space) ) and stop when the  
(A–Z, 0–9, –, , +,  
*
3
desired one is indicated, then press PUSH JOG to  
enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way  
(maximum of 4).  
After entering all characters, press OK.  
● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
● If you make a mistake, press PUSH JOG until the  
incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the  
%fi  
correct character by pressing PUSH JOG  
.
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press CH SET.  
4
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37  
Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 34 to access the Confirmation  
screen before continuing.  
Fine-Tuning Channels  
Already Stored  
SELECT CHANNEL TO  
FINE-TUNE  
6
q
%
Press PUSH JOG  
until the channel you want to  
fi
tune begins blinking.  
1
ACCESS MANUAL CH. SET  
SCREEN  
Press OK three times. The Manual Ch. Set screen  
appears.  
2
3
PERFORM TUNING  
Then press OK.  
%
Press PUSH JOG  
until the picture is its clearest.  
fi
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
● The Confirmation screen appears.  
● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
5
8
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
0
SCREEN  
Press CH SET.  
4
OK  
PUSH JOG  
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TV STATION AND ID LIST  
38  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
Anglia TV  
ARD  
ANGL  
ARD  
RTE 1  
RTL  
RTE1  
RTL  
ARTE  
BBC1  
BBC2  
Berlin 1  
Berlin 2  
Border TV  
Bayern1  
Bayern3  
BRT1  
ARTE  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BLN1  
BLN2  
BORD  
BR1  
RTL 2  
RTP  
SAT  
SAT 1  
Scottish TV  
SC4  
SDR  
SDR1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
RTL2  
RTP  
SAT1  
SCOT  
SC4  
SDR  
BR3  
SDR1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
BRT1  
BRT2  
CHLD  
CH+  
CNN  
CHNL  
CNTR  
CH 4  
CH 5  
DRS  
DRTV  
DSF  
EURN  
EURO  
EURS  
FR1  
BRT2  
Children Ch  
Canal +  
CNN  
Channel TV  
Central TV  
Channel 4  
Channel 5  
DRS  
SKY  
Sky One  
Sky Net  
Sport  
SKY1  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SR1  
SR 1  
Super RTL  
STV Test  
STV 1  
STV 2  
Suedwest3  
SWF 1  
Schweiz4  
TYNE TEES  
Text  
SRTL  
STVT  
STV1  
STV2  
SW3  
SWF1  
SWZ4  
TEES  
TEXT  
TF1  
TNT  
TRT  
TSI  
TSR  
TSW  
TVE  
DR TV  
DSF  
Euronews  
Euronews  
Eurosports  
France1  
France2  
France3  
Granada TV  
Grampian TV  
Hessen1  
Hessen3  
HRT  
FR2  
FR3  
GRNA  
GRMP  
HR1  
TF1  
TNT int  
TRT int  
TSI  
TSR  
TSW  
HR3  
HRT  
TVE  
HTV  
HTV  
ITV  
TV Polonia  
TVP 1  
TVP 2  
TVS  
TV2  
TV5  
Tele Zurich  
Ulster TV  
Veronica  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
VOX  
TVPA  
TVP1  
TVP2  
TVS  
TV2  
TV5  
TZUR  
ULST  
VERN  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
ITV Network  
Kabelkanal  
London  
MDR  
MTV  
Nord3  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
KABL  
LNDN  
MDR  
MTV  
N3  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NET2  
NRK  
NED3  
Network 2  
NRK  
VTM  
VT4  
N-TV  
Offener Kanal  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL 3  
Premiere  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
N-TV  
OKAN  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PRM1  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
West1  
West3  
YLE 1  
YLE 2  
Yorkshire TV  
ZDF  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
YORK  
ZDF  
Zurich 1  
3SAT  
ZUR1  
3SAT  
* The ID designator appears on your recorder's front display  
panel and in the on-screen listing.  
RAI3  
RB1  
RB3  
RB3  
Rikisutvarpid-S  
RTBF 1  
RTBF 2  
RKPS  
RTB1  
RTB2  
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TV STATION CHANNEL NUMBER GUIDE  
39  
Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from BBC and  
ITC.  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4  
London & South-East  
North-West  
Bluebell Hill ............................. 40  
Crystal Palace ........................... 26  
Dover........................................ 50  
Heathfield ................................. 49  
Oxford ...................................... 57  
46  
33  
56  
52  
63  
43  
23  
66  
64  
60  
65  
30  
53  
67  
53  
Caldbeck................................... 30  
Winter Hill ................................ 55  
34  
62  
28  
59  
32  
65  
North-East  
Bilsdale West Moor ....................33  
Chatton ..................................... 39  
Pontop Pike .............................. 58  
26  
45  
64  
29  
49  
61  
23  
42  
54  
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  
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  
—
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  
West  
Mendip ..................................... 58  
64  
61  
54  
Wales  
East  
Blaenplwyf................................ 31  
Carmel ...................................... 57  
Llanddona ................................. 57  
Moel-y-Parc .............................. 52  
Presely ...................................... 46  
Wenvoe .................................... 44  
27  
63  
63  
45  
40  
51  
24  
60  
60  
49  
43  
41  
21  
53  
53  
42  
50  
47  
Sandy Heath ............................. 31  
Sudbury .................................... 51  
Tacolneston............................... 62  
27  
44  
55  
24  
41  
59  
21  
47  
65  
Midlands  
Ridge Hill.................................. 22  
Sutton Coldfield .........................46  
The Wrekin ............................... 26  
Waltham ................................... 58  
28  
40  
33  
64  
25  
43  
23  
61  
32  
50  
29  
54  
Northern Ireland  
Brougher Mountain ....................22  
Divis ......................................... 31  
Limavady .................................. 55  
28  
27  
62  
25  
24  
59  
32  
21  
65  
North  
Belmont .................................... 22  
Emley Moor .............................. 44  
28  
51  
25  
47  
32  
41  
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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  
1. No power is applied to the  
recorder.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The mains power cord is discon-  
nected.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Connect the mains power cord.  
2. The clock is functioning properly,  
but the recorder cannot be  
powered.  
● “‰“ is displayed on the display  
panel.  
Press the TIMER button to turn the  
“‰“ indicator off.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
1. The tape does not run during  
recording.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● “^“ is displayed on the display  
panel.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Press PLAY to turn the “^“ indicator  
off.  
2. The tape stops during rewind or  
fast-forward.  
● “M“ is displayed on the display  
panel.  
Press C.MEMORY to deactivate the  
Counter Memory function and turn  
the “M“ indicator off.  
3. The tape will not rewind or fast-  
forward.  
● The tape is already fully rewound or  
fast-forwarded.  
Check the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
1. The playback picture does not  
appear while the tape is running.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
If you are using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
. . . the TV receiver’s preset selector  
is set to the wrong video preset.  
. . . the RF switch has been mistak-  
enly set to OFF.  
● If you’re using the AV connection,  
the TV receiver is not set to the AV  
mode.  
. . . set the TV receiver to the RF  
converter preset (UHF 36). (੬ pg. 5)  
. . . turn the RF switch back to ON.  
(੬ pg. 5)  
If you are using the AV connection,  
set the TV to its AV mode.  
2. Noise appears during visual search.  
● This is normal.  
3. Noise appears during normal  
playback.  
● The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 14)  
4. Noise appears during slow-motion  
playback.  
● The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 14)  
5. Noise appears during still play-  
back.  
Press PAUSE a few times to remove  
the noise bars from the screen.  
6. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear.  
● The video heads may be dirty.  
Consult your JVC dealer.  
RECORDING  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its Record  
Safety tab removed.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive  
tape, reseal the slot where the tab  
was removed.  
SYMPTOM  
1. Recording cannot be started.  
● “AU” has been selected as the input  
mode.  
Set to the desired preset.  
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
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● The source (another video recorder,  
camcorder) has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the source is properly  
connected.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.  
● All necessary power switches have  
not been turned on.  
● The input mode is not correct.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches  
are turned on.  
Set the input mode to “AU”.  
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 “AU”.  
TIMER RECORDING  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
settings.  
Press TIMER and confirm that “‰“ is  
displayed on the display panel.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
● The timer is not engaged.  
SYMPTOM  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
● Timer recording is in progress.  
Timer programming can’t be  
performed while a timer recording is  
in progress. Wait until it finishes.  
2. On-screen timer programming is  
not possible.  
● The timer is engaged but there’s no  
cassette loaded.  
Load a cassette with the Record  
Safety tab intact, or cover the hole  
using adhesive tape.  
3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display  
panel won’t stop blinking.  
● The loaded cassette has had its  
Record Safety tab removed.  
Remove the cassette and cover the  
hole with adhesive tape, or insert a  
cassette with the Record Safety tab  
intact.  
4. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the  
display panel won’t stop blinking.  
● TIMER has been pressed when there  
are no programs in memory, or the  
timer record information has been  
programmed incorrectly.  
Check the programmed data and re-  
program as necessary, then press  
TIMER again.  
5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
● The end of the tape was reached  
during timer recording.  
The programme may not have been  
recorded in its entirety. Next time  
make sure you have enough time on  
the tape to record the entire  
programme.  
6. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and  
“‰“ and “]“ won’t stop  
blinking.  
● The recorder’s preset positions have  
been set incorrectly.  
Refer to "Guide Channel Set" and  
re-perform the procedure  
(੬ pg. 26).  
7. Video Plus+ does not timer-record  
properly.  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from  
the TV during camcorder record-  
ing.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The camcorder’s microphone is too  
close to the TV.  
● The TV’s volume is too high.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Position the camcorder so its  
microphone is away from the TV.  
Turn the TV’s volume down.  
2. When scanning presets, some of  
them are skipped over.  
● Those presets have been designated  
to be skipped.  
If you need the skipped presets,  
restore them (੬ pg. 34).  
3. The preset cannot be changed.  
● Recording is in progress.  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change presets, then press PLAY to  
resume recording.  
4. The remote control won’t operate  
my TV.  
● The TV/VCR switch is in the wrong  
position.  
Set the switch to TV.  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
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PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end  
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by  
the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why  
does this happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
resume points.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
the heads.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
Record-Pause mode?  
A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5  
minutes to protect the heads.  
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame  
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the  
problem?  
A. This is normal.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the  
beginning.  
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal  
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be  
concerned about this?  
TIMER RECORDING  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. "REC" and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is  
there a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in  
progress.  
Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s  
the problem?  
A. This is normal.  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-  
screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape  
you’re viewing can be heard.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the Record Safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
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.  
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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INDEX  
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List Of Terms  
This guide serves as a quick way to loacte frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term  
appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual.  
A
M
A/B Code Switch ............................................. ੬ pg. 18  
A-Code Signals................................................ ੬ pg. 18  
Aerial ................................................................ ੬ pg. 4  
Auto Channel Set .............................................. ੬ pg. 8  
Auto Clock Set .................................................. ੬ pg. 9  
Auto SP/LP Timer ............................................ ੬ pg. 30  
AUX ................................................................ ੬ pg. 25  
AV..................................................................... ੬ pg. 4  
AV Connection ................................................. ੬ pg. 4  
Manual Channel Set ........................................ ੬ pg. 34  
Manual Clock Set ............................................ ੬ pg. 10  
Manual Tracking ............................................. ੬ pg. 14  
Moisture Condensation ..................................... ੬ pg. 2  
Multi-Brand Remote (MBR) Control Setting ..... ੬ pg. 33  
N
Next-Function Memory ................................... ੬ pg. 15  
NTSC Playback ............................................... ੬ pg. 18  
O
B
On-Screen....................................................... ੬ pg. 22  
B-Code Signals................................................ ੬ pg. 18  
B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal  
Tracking) ......................................................... ੬ pg. 20  
P
Programme Delivery Control (PDC) ................ ੬ pg. 30  
Playback ..........................................................੬ pg. 11  
PlusCode™ ..................................................... ੬ pg. 25  
Preset Position................................................... ੬ pg. 8  
Programme Screen .......................................... ੬ pg. 28  
C
Cancel ............................................................ ੬ pg. 25  
Cassette Adapter ..............................................੬ pg. 11  
Channel Set Mode Menu .................................. ੬ pg. 8  
Clock ................................................................ ੬ pg. 9  
Clock Set........................................................... ੬ pg. 9  
Contents............................................................ ੬ pg. 1  
Counter Memory ............................................. ੬ pg. 17  
Counter Reset.................................................. ੬ pg. 17  
R
Rear View........................................................ ੬ pg. 45  
Record Safety Tab ........................................... ੬ pg. 19  
Recording ....................................................... ੬ pg. 19  
Repeat Playback.............................................. ੬ pg. 15  
RF Connection .................................................. ੬ pg. 4  
D
Daily ............................................................... ੬ pg. 27  
Delete A Channel............................................ ੬ pg. 35  
Display Panel .................................................. ੬ pg. 45  
S
Scart Connector ................................................ ੬ pg. 4  
Scene Finder ................................................... ੬ pg. 17  
Shuttle Ring..................................................... ੬ pg. 12  
Slow Motion ................................................... ੬ pg. 12  
Specifications ........................................... ੬ back cover  
Still Picture...................................................... ੬ pg. 12  
E
Editing............................................................. ੬ pg. 31  
F
Fine Tuning ..................................................... ੬ pg. 37  
Frame-By-Frame Playback............................... ੬ pg. 12  
Front View ...................................................... ੬ pg. 44  
T
Tape Position Indicator.................................... ੬ pg. 15  
Tape Speed ..................................................... ੬ pg. 19  
Timer Programming......................................... ੬ pg. 28  
Timer Recording.............................................. ੬ pg. 24  
Timer Warning ................................................ ੬ pg. 30  
Tracking .......................................................... ੬ pg. 14  
Tuner................................................................. ੬ pg. 8  
TV Brand......................................................... ੬ pg. 33  
G
Guide Channel (GUIDE CH) ........................... ੬ pg. 24  
H
Head Cleaning .................................................. ੬ pg. 2  
High-Seed Search............................................ ੬ pg. 13  
I
V
Index Code ..................................................... ੬ pg. 16  
Index Search ................................................... ੬ pg. 16  
Instant ReView ................................................ ੬ pg. 14  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................... ੬ pg. 23  
Variable-Speed Search .................................... ੬ pg. 13  
Video Plus+..................................................... ੬ pg. 24  
W
Weekly............................................................ ੬ pg. 27  
J
Just Clock .......................................................... ੬ pg. 9  
L
Load A Cassette................................................੬ pg. 11  
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FRONT VIEW  
7
1
3
4
6
2
5
REW  
FF  
6
q
TIMER  
COUNTER RESET  
OPERATE  
–
TV PROG.  
+
D
W
REMAIN  
SP/LP  
AUTO SP / LP  
TIMER  
SP  
LP  
EP  
I
T
R
D
M
#
%
8
9 0  
$
!
@
1 OPERATE Button turns recorder on/off (loading  
a cassette also turns power on). ੬ pg. 5  
2 TIMER Button engages timer standby mode.  
੬ pg. 27  
3 COUNTER RESET Button resets counter to  
0:00:00. ੬ pg. 17  
4 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is  
inserted; door closes, "cassette loaded" indicator  
lights up on front display panel.  
5 RECORD Button starts regular recording (press  
once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice);  
sets duration of ITR. ੬ pg. 19  
8 TV PROG. +/– Buttons select preset. ੬ pg. 8  
9 SP/LP Button selects tape speed. ੬ pg. 19  
0 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where  
remote control should be aimed when in use.  
! Display Panel provides clear view of various  
displays and indicators. ੬ pg. 45  
@ REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded  
programme. ੬ pg. 14  
# AUTO SP/LP TIMER Button engages Auto SP/LP  
Timer for automatic switching from SP to LP  
mode during recording. ੬ pg. 30  
$ STOP/EJECT Button stops tape; ejects tape  
during Stop mode. ੬ pg. 11  
% PLAY Button plays back tape; cancels Pause,  
Still, Slow, Search modes. ੬ pg. 11  
6 PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during  
recording.; stops tape temporarily during  
playback; plays back frame by frame with each  
additional press. ੬ pg. 12  
7 SHUTTLE Ring rewinds or fast-forwards tape  
during Stop mode; performs forward and reverse  
slow-motion and search during Still or Play  
mode. ੬ pg. 12  
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REAR VIEW  
3
4
6
1
2
ANT. IN  
AV2 IN  
32  
40  
RF OUT  
ON–TEST–OFF  
RF OUT  
AV1 IN/OUT  
7
5
1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. ੬ pg. 4  
2 AV1 IN/OUT SCART Connector enables AV connec-  
tion to TV or second recorder; input recordable when  
"AU 1" selected. ੬ pg. 4  
5 RF OUT Switch enables operation via RF connection  
or AV connection; activates test pattern when tuning  
TV receiver for video preset. ੬ pg. 5  
6 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial  
terminal of TV receiver. ੬ pg. 4  
7 RF Output Channel Adjustment Screw enables  
adjustment of output channel if UHF channel 36 is  
used in your area. ੬ pg. 5  
3 AV2 IN Connector enables connection of satellite  
receiver or second recorder; input recordable when  
"AU 2" selected. ੬ pg. 6  
4 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial. ੬ pg. 4  
DISPLAY PANEL  
1
8
2
3 4  
5
6
7
REMAIN  
D
W
SP  
LP  
EP  
I T R  
D
M
9 0 ! @  
#
$
7 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged  
for timer recording. ੬ pg. 30  
8 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to  
top while B.E.S.T. is active. ੬ pg. 20  
9 "Cassette Loaded" Mark lights once a cassette is  
inserted; remains lit until cassette ejected or power  
turned off.  
0 Instant Timer Recording Indicator lights when ITR  
initiated; remains lit until ITR finishes. ੬ pg. 23  
! Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording; light  
during Record or Play mode. ੬ pg. 19  
1 and 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
PLAY:  
FF:  
REVERSE PLAY:  
STILL:  
FORWARD SLOW:  
STILL:  
REVERSE SLOW:  
REW:  
FF VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
*
REW VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
RECORD PAUSE:  
@ "Timer" Indicator lights when TIMER has been  
pressed to engage Timer mode. ੬ pg. 27  
# Counter shows time elapsed since playback or  
recording began.  
*
* The indicator will blink during turbo search.  
3 "DAILY" Program Mark lights when recorder has been  
programmed to record daily serial. ੬ pg. 27  
4 "WEEKLY" Program Mark lights when recorder has  
been programmed to record weekly serial. ੬ pg. 27  
5 Start Time/Stop Time Indicator separates Start Time  
and Stop Time of timer recording on Display Panel.  
੬ pg. 27  
REMAIN displays time remaining from current tape  
position to end of tape.  
Clock Display shows current time. ੬ pg. 9  
* Counter, REMAIN and Clock Display appear  
alternately when DISPLAY is pressed.  
$ Channel Display shows station name being received  
and its preset position.  
6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator displays time remaining  
on tape when certain buttons are pressed. ੬ pg. 17  
Mode shows external input mode selected.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
1 CH SET Button accesses Ch. Set Mode Menu  
screen; closes Confirmation screen. ੬ pg. 8  
2 REVIEW Button — same as button on recorder.  
੬ pg. 14  
3 A/B CODE Switch enables setting of recorder to  
respond to A- or B-code command signals.  
੬ pg. 18  
4 CLOCK Button accesses Clock Set screen.  
੬ pg. 9  
5 NUMBER Keys are used in channel selection,  
timer programming, external source recording.  
੬ pg. 19  
6 CANCEL Button erases previously entered data  
in on-screen selection menus. ੬ pg. 25  
C.RESET Button resets counter to 0:00:00.  
੬ pg. 17  
7 START +/– Button accesses Program screen;  
inputs of programme Start Time. ੬ pg. 28  
8 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time.  
੬ pg. 28  
9 SP/LP Button selects tape speed. ੬ pg. 19  
Digit Entry Button is used in controlling con-  
nected TV. ੬ pg. 33  
0 TV Mute Button mutes sound of connected TV.  
੬ pg. 33  
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OPERATE  
MODE  
CH SET  
CLOCK  
STORE  
2
3
4
5
6
C.MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
A
B
2
1
4
2
3
ADD TIME  
5
6
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
7
C.RESET  
8
AUX  
9
CANCEL  
TIMER  
0
TV  
PROG.  
7
START  
STOP  
DATE  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
AUDIO MONITOR  
TV/VIDEO  
(MONITOR)  
TV  
VCR  
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PUSH JOG  
%
^
! Rewind [REW] Button rewinds tape; initiates  
high-speed reverse search. ੬ pg. 11  
@ PLAY Button — same as button on recorder.  
੬ pg. 11  
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
# RECORD Button — same as button on recorder.  
੬ pg. 19  
$ SCENE FINDER Button initiates cycle of 5-  
second forward high-speed search and 10-  
minute fast-forward (on counter). ੬ pg. 15  
% PROG Button accesses Timer Programming  
screen. ੬ pg. 26  
^ PUSH JOG %fi  
Button is used for selection  
in on-screen menus. ੬ pg. 8  
PUSH JOG  
Button sets preset of TV ੬ pg. 33;  
initiates functions such as Index Search, vari-  
able-speed search, frame by frame playback. ੬  
pg. 16  
& STORE Button is used when storing channels  
manually. ੬ pg. 34  
C.MEMORY Button engages Counter Memory  
mode. ੬ pg. 17  
* OPERATE Button — same as button on recorder.  
੬ pg. 5  
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( DISPLAY Button switches display between time,  
date, counter readings. ੬ pg. 16  
) MODE Button accesses/closes On-Screen/  
B.E.S.T. screen. ੬ pg. 20  
q ADD TIME Button adds time to end of record-  
ing (5 minutes each time button is pressed.)  
੬ pg. 27  
Installing Batteries  
1 Open the battery compartment cover.  
2 Insert 2 "R6"-size batteries (provided) in the correct  
directions.  
3 Replace the cover.  
w DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily  
serials. ੬ pg. 27  
e WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of  
weekly serials. ੬ pg. 27  
r AUX Button sets recorder's input mode.  
੬ pg. 32  
t TIMER Button — same as button on recorder.  
੬ pg. 27  
y TV PROG. +/– Button selects preset. ੬ pg. 8  
u DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for  
timer recording. ੬ pg. 28  
i TV/VCR Switch enables remote control of VCR  
or connected TV. ੬ pg. 33  
o TV/VIDEO Button switches control between TV  
and VCR. ੬ pg. 33  
p Fast Forward [FF] Button fast-forwards tape;  
initiates high-speed forward search. ੬ pg. 11  
Q PAUSE Button — same as button on recorder.  
੬ pg. 12  
How To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your video  
recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of  
JVC and other brands. ੬ pg. 33.  
● Point the remote control toward the sensor window.  
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control  
is about 8 m.  
NOTE:  
If for some reason the remote control doesn't work properly,  
remove its batteries, wait a short time and then try again.  
W STOP Button — same as button on recorder.  
੬ pg. 11  
E PROG CHECK Button accesses Program screens  
(next program's information screen appears  
each time button is pressed). ੬ pg. 29  
R OK Button enters selections made in on-screen  
menus. ੬ pg. 8  
T TV VOL %fi Button controls volume of con-  
nected TV. ੬ pg. 33  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Temperature  
: AC 220 – 240 V `, 50/60 Hz  
: 20 W  
Operating  
: 5°C to 40°C  
Storage  
: –20°C to 60°C  
: Horizontal only  
: 400 x 94 x 340 mm  
: 4.3 kg  
Operating position  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
Weight  
Format  
Maximum recording time  
: VHS PAL standard  
(SP)  
(LP)  
: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette  
: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: PAL-type colour signal and CCIR  
monochrome signal,  
625 lines/50 fields  
Recording system  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
Input/Output  
: Rotary two-head helical scan system  
: 45 dB  
: 250 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
: 21-pin scart connector x 2  
(IN/OUT x 1, IN x 1)  
TUNER/TIMER  
TV channel storage  
capacity  
: 99 positions (+AUX position "AU")  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
: UHF channels 21 – 69 (470 – 862 MHz)  
: UHF channel 36 (Adjustable 32 – 40)  
: Approx. 3 min.  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
Aerial output  
Memory backup time  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
"R6" battery x 2  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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COPYRIGHT © 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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