JVC VCR HR S7950EU User Manual

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions ..................................2

INDEX

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections ...............................10

S-VIDEO Connection ...........................11

INITIAL SETTINGS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Auto Set Up .........................................12

Preset Download .................................14

Language .............................................16

SAT CONTROL SET

Satellite Receiver Control Setting .........17

T-V LINK 19

T-V Link Functions ...............................19

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback .....................................20

Playback Features ................................21

RECORDING

Basic Recording ...................................24

Recording Features ..............................25

B.E.S.T. Picture System .........................27

TIMER RECORDING

SHOWVIEW Timer Programming .........28

Express Timer Programming .................30

24 Hour Express Timer Programming ...32

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ............................................35

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

Navigation ...........................................36

EDITING

Edit From A Camcorder ........................40

Edit To Or From Another

Video Recorder ....................................41

Output/Input Set ..................................42

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ......44

Connecting/Using A Decoder ..............46

Connecting/Using A Stereo System ......47

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

Mode Set .............................................48

SHOWVIEW System Setup ....................53

Tuner Set .............................................54

Clock Set .............................................60

Video Channel Set ...............................62

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SPECIFICATIONS

LIST OF TERMS

LPT0651-001A

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For Italy:

“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95

published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”

The STANDBY/ON ¹button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches

operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “^!” shows ON.

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be

played back on a single-speed video recorder.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to

allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws

governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video

cassette.

1. DO NOT place the recorder ...

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

... in direct sunlight.

... in a dusty environment.

... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able

to get out.)

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers

filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top

of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or

under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold

liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where

condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

ATTENTION:

To mobile phone users:

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

change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the recorder:

Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of

the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

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INDEX

FRONT VIEW

A STANDBY/ON ¹Button ੬ pg. 12

B Cassette Loading Slot

C 24H EXPRESS ^#Button ੬ pg. 32

D S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors

੬ pg. 40

E Stop/Eject ⁰Button ੬ pg. 20, 24

F S-VHS ET Button ੬ pg. 26

G Front Display Panel ੬ pg. 6

H Infrared Beam Receiving Window

I SAT^#Button ੬ pg. 35

J Record ⁷Button ੬ pg. 24

K Pause ⁹Button ੬ pg. 21

L Play ⁴Button ੬ pg. 20

M Advanced JOG Dial ੬ pg. 20, 32

Connector cover

Attach the provided connector cover when you do not

use the front panel connectors.

To attach it, insert the cover’s left tab to the recorder’s

front panel connector part, then push in the cover’s

right side.

To remove it, press the cover’s left side.

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REAR VIEW

A Mains Power Cord ੬ pg. 10

B S VIDEO OUT Connector ੬ pg. 11

C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector

੬ pg. 10, 41, 44, 45, 46

D SAT CONTROL Connector ੬ pg. 17

E ANT. IN Connector ੬ pg. 10

F AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

੬ pg. 17, 41, 44, 45, 46

G Remote PAUSE Connector ੬ pg. 40

H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors ੬ pg. 47

I RF OUT Connector ੬ pg. 10

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INDEX (cont.)

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

A Instant REVIEW Indicator ੬ pg. 22

B Start Time Indicator ( ) ੬ pg. 28, 32

C S-VHS Indicator ੬ pg. 26, 51

D Stop Time Indicator ( ) ੬ pg. 28, 32

E VCR Indicator ੬ pg. 25

G “Timer” Indicator ੬ pg. 29, 31, 32

H Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

Indicator ( ) ੬ pg. 35

I Play Indicator

J Record Indicator

F Channel/Clock/Remain Display ੬ pg. 15

Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAt*)

K Counter Display

(The counter can display up to +/ – “19:59:59”. If

the playback or recording time exceeds this limit

the display starts to count from “0:00:00”.)

L Tape Speed SP/LP/EP ੬ pg. 24

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 43), “SAt” appears

instead of “L-2”.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 49), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

A Operation Mode Indicators

B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP

I VPS/PDC Indicator ੬ pg. 29, 31

J Type of Broadcast ੬ pg. 26

K Current Day/Month/Year

L Clock Display

C Tape Direction

D Index MARK Indicator ੬ pg. 24

E Counter Display

F Tape Remaining Time Indicator ੬ pg. 25

G Audio Mode Display ੬ pg. 23

H Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator

appears on the TV screen

when you press 3 or

5 from the Stop mode

or perform an Index Search

(੬ pg. 22). The position of

“q” in relation to “0”

M Channel Position Number and Station Name/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or

SAT*)

* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 43), “SAT” appears

instead of “L-2”.

N Timer Warning Display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the

timer-recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the

Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5

minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear

the display, press & on the remote control.

S-VHS ET Indicator

(beginning) or “+” (end)

shows you where you are

(S-VHS ET : ON/S-VHS ET : OFF) ੬ pg. 26, 51

O “Cassette Loaded” Mark

on the tape.

Beginning

End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position

indicator may not appear correctly.

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INDEX (cont.)

A TV Button ੬ “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9

B TV/VCR Button ੬ pg. 25 and “Operating JVC

TVs” on page 9

REMOTE CONTROL

C REVIEW Button ੬ pg. 22

D Number Keys ੬ pg. 24, 28

E VPS/PDC Button ੬ pg. 29, 31

F Cancel ^&Button ੬ pg. 33

0000 Button ੬ pg. 25

G STOP +/– Button ੬ pg. 30

H START +/– Button ੬ pg. 30

I PROG Button ੬ pg. 28

J Programme Check ^"Button ੬ pg. 33

K Rewind ³Button ੬ pg. 20, 21

L Record ⁷Button ੬ pg. 24

M Stop ⁸Button ੬ pg. 20, 24

N MENU Button ੬ pg. 16

O ^{r t}Button ੬ pg. 12

TV PR +/– Button ੬ “Operating JVC TVs” on

page 9

P STANDBY/ON ¹Button ੬ pg. 12

Q AUDIO Button ੬ pg. 23

^ (TV Muting) Button ੬ “Operating JVC TVs”

on page 9

R Display – – : – – Button ੬ pg. 25

S DAILY Button ੬ pg. 29, 31

T WEEKLY Button ੬ pg. 29, 31

U AUX Button ੬ pg. 40

V Timer^#Button ੬ pg. 29, 31

W DATE +/– Button ੬ pg. 30

X PR +/– Button ੬ pg. 24

Y Auto Tracking ^pButton ੬ pg. 23

SP/LP/EP Button ੬ pg. 24

Z 30 SEC Button ੬ pg. 22

a Play ⁴Button ੬ pg. 20

b Fast Forward ⁵Button ੬ pg. 20, 21

c Pause ⁹Button ੬ pg. 21

d OK Button ੬ pg. 13

Information

Button*

* If you press this button when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 49),

you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen.

e ^{w e}Button ੬ pg. 21, 22

TV ^%+/– Button ੬ “Operating JVC TVs” on

page 9

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Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button.

(੬ “Operating JVC TVs” below)

This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.

How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (੬ “Operating

JVC TVs” below)

● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/–, TV ^%+/–,

^ (TV Muting).

NOTES:

● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.

● Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions may not be operated using the remote control.

● If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

It’s essential that your video recorder be properly

connected.

Basic Connections

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY

VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Aerial connector

Back of TV

A ^{Check the contents.}

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 67.

B ^{Situate the recorder.}

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

21-pin SCART

connector

TV aerial

cable

C ^{Connect the recorder to TV.}

21-pin SCART

The connection method you use depends on the type of

TV you have.

cable

RF cable

(provided)

(not provided)

RF Connection

8 To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .

A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

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

on the rear panel of the recorder.

Mains power cord

ANT. IN

C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT

connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the

TV’s aerial connector.

AV Connection

8 To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

Connection”.

B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the

recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.

Back of recorder

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

RF OUT

Mains outlet

D ^{Connect the recorder to mains.}

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input

connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of

interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy

stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo

TV.

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set

Up” on page 12.

NOTES:

● The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers

either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C

signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance

signals are separated). If your TV’s 21-pin AV input

connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set

“L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” after the connection and the

initial settings are completed (੬ pg. 42). You can obtain

high-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to

use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C

signal.)

● Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode

according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.

● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction

manual of your television.

● To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the

S-VIDEO connection described on page 11.

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S-VIDEO Connection

AUDIO IN connectors

Back of TV

S-Video cable

(not provided)

S-VIDEO IN

connector

Audio cable

(not provided)

TV aerial cable

Aerial connector

Mains outlet

Mains

power cord

S VIDEO OUT

Back of recorder

AUDIO OUT

RF cable (provided)

8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN

connectors . . .

NOTES:

● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

● With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset

Download function (੬ pg. 14).

● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the recorder’s AUDIO

OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi

stereo sound reproduction. (੬ pg. 47)

● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO

connection, set your TV to its AV mode.

● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of

your television.

A ^{Connect the recorder to TV.}

A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

Connection” (੬ pg. 10).

B Connect the recorder’s S VIDEO OUT connector to

the TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector.

C Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the

TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.

After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set

Up” on page 12.

B ^{Connect the recorder to mains.}

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Before starting, make sure of the following:

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

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

mains outlet.

Auto Set Up

● The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection

੬ pg. 10) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection

੬ pg. 10).

Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/

Auto Guide Program Number Set

After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is

pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply

selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the

tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers

automatically.

A ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Set display appears on the TV screen.

Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also

need to select your language.

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to

the recorder with RF connection

and the on-screen display

**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (CESKÁ

REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe

(OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.

appearing on UHF channel 36

looks distorted, perform “Video

Channel Set” on page 62.

B ^{Select your country.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to your

country’s name.

(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is

selected.

NOTES:

● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,

POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock

Set screen appears. Set the clock manually (੬ pg. 60), then

go to step 4.

● If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.

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C ^{Select the language.}

E ^{Confirm/Set video channel.}

The video channel that is

shown on the display panel is

your video channel. Press OK.

● If you have selected

MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ

REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE in

step 2 on page 12, “2” appears

instead of “1”.

Press OK. The Language Set

display appears on the TV

screen.

With RF connection

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

language of your choice.

(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.

● To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the

D ^{Perform Auto Set Up.}

the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e.

video channel.

With AV connection

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on

Press PR – until the display

panel shows “1 – –” (or

“2 – –”). Now the video

channel is set to off. Then press OK.

● To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to its AV

mode.

On the on-screen display

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“AUTO SET” and press OK or

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s

memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their

Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory

and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You

only need to set the clock. (੬ pg. 60)

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as

required.

● Video channel setting (for RF connection users) ੬ pg. 62

● Tuner setting ੬ pg. 54

● Clock setting ੬ pg. 60

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press

any button on the recorder or remote control until the

front display panel shows either the display as

illustrated in step 5 or “– –:– –” as illustrated on

page 15.

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform

tuner setting (੬ pg. 54) and, if necessary, video channel

setting (੬ pg. 62).

NOTES:

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither

Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while Auto

Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure

to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

● If you are using the on-screen

display, the AUTO SET

screen will appear. As Auto

Set Up progresses, the “q”

mark on the TV screen

moves from left to right.

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set

Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.

Select the appropriate TV system for those channels

(੬ pg. 57, “INFORMATION”).

Beginning

End

● When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering

T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (੬ pg. 10) and

the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the

Preset Download (੬ pg. 14) even if you select “Auto” or

“AUTO SET” for Auto Set Up function.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

connection (੬ pg. 10), the recorder will automatically perform

Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on

page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and

Guide Program numbers automatically.

Preset Download

Auto Channel Set by Downloading

from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide

Program Number Set

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 12 before

continuing.

A ^{Perform Preset Download.}

ATTENTION

Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on

You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,

etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via

fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and

available functions may differ by system.

the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.

On the front display panel

Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.

On the on-screen display

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“T-V LINK” and press OK or

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from

“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote

control until the front display panel shows clock time,

“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 15.

● If you are using the on-screen

display, the T-V LINK screen

will appear. Then the GUIDE

PROG SET screen will appear

during Guide Program

Number Set. When Preset

Download is completed,

“COMPLETED” appears for

about 5 seconds, then the

normal screen appears.

● If you press any button on the

recorder or remote control

while downloading is in

progress, it will be interrupted.

NOTES:

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither

Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while

downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be

sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the

beginning.

B ^{Set the video channel.}

Set the video channel to off manually. (੬ pg. 62)

● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

● On this recorder, the characters available for station names

(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I (space). Some names of

downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV

(੬ pg. 58).

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Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the

correct current time is displayed.

Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations

have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – ੬ pg. 59) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is

tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel

positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 56 – 59.

If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is

displayed.

A Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary

stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).

● If station names (ID – ੬ pg. 59) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name

will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is

tuned to a different station.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel

positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 56 – 59.

B Perform “Clock Set” on page 60.

If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the

recorder’s power back on again.

The Country Set display appears on the TV screen; perform “Auto Set Up” on page 12 or “Preset

Download” on page 14 again.

IMPORTANT

● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming (੬ pg. 28).

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work

properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW

system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the SHOWVIEW

system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (੬ pg. 28, “SHOWVIEW^®Timer Programming”).

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with

an unacceptable picture (੬ pg. 57, “Delete A Channel”).

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in

step 2 on page 12 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI

DANMARK

DANSK

NEDERLAND

NEDERLANDS

ENGLISH

]

PORTUGAL

DEUTSCHLAND

POLSKA

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

POLSKI

ÖSTERREICH

CESKÁ REPUBLIKA

ITALIA

DEUTSCH

CEcTINA

GREECE

OTHER WESTERN EUROPE

OTHER EASTERN EUROPE

ENGLISH

ITALIANO

MAGYAR

CASTELLANO

ENGLISH

NORGE

SVERIGE

NORSK

SVENSKA

MAGYARORSZÁG

ESPAÑA

If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 16.

Just Clock

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at

regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”

(੬ pg. 60, “Just Clock”).

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen

messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up

selects the language automatically (੬ pg. 15), you can

change the language setting manually as required.

Language

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Country Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“AUTO CH SET”, then press

OK or e.

C ^{Select your country.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your

country’s name, then press OK or e.

D ^{Select the language.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

language of your choice.

● You do not have to press OK;

pressing OK enters AUTO SET/

T-V LINK screen.

E ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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SAT CONTROL SET

The following procedure is required if you receive

satellite channels through a satellite receiver.

Satellite Receiver

Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer

programming (੬ pg. 28) or Express timer programming

(੬ pg. 30) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”

and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s

channels using an optional Satellite Controller.

Control Setting

Satellite receiver

Installing Satellite Controller

A ^{Situate the Satellite Controller.}

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its

transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is

unobstructed.

B ^{Attach the Satellite Controller.}

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back

of the Satellite Controller.

Satellite Controller

(suggested locations)

Your recorder

C ^{Make connections.}

Transmitter

Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART

connector.

Satellite Controller

(not provided)

Satellite receiver

NOTE:

When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction

manual.

D ^{Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.}

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL

connector on the rear panel.

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Back of recorder

SAT CONTROL

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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

C ^{Access the Initial Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

D ^{Access the Sat Control Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“SAT CONTROL SET”, then

press OK or e.

E ^{Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.}

Press the appropriate number

keys to enter the brand code

from the list on page 19, then

press OK.

● If the brand code you entered

is invalid, the code field will

be reset. Enter the correct

brand code again.

● If the recorder is in playback or

recording mode, you cannot

set the brand code.

Select the satellite receiver’s channel for

testing.

Press the appropriate number

keys to enter one of the

channel positions on the

satellite receiver, then press

OK.

● You can select the channel

position between 1 to 999.

● After pressing OK, the recorder

enters the Test mode.

Setting satellite receiver's brand and

channel

After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and

channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller

cannot work correctly.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV

mode).

A ^{Turn on the satellite receiver.}

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

Access the Main Menu screen on the

recorder.

Press MENU.

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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)

T-V LINK

G ^{Check the result of the test.}

channel number has been

changed to the same one as

you set in step 6 ...

Press rt to move the highlight

bar (pointer) to “CHANGED

TO ...”, then press OK or e to

finish the Sat Control Set mode.

T-V Link Functions

If the satellite receiver’s

When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired

21-pin SCART cable (੬ pg. 10), the following functions are

available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering

T-V Link, etc.*

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired

21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available

functions may differ by system.

If the satellite receiver’s

channel number has not been changed correctly ...

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT

CHANGED”, then press OK or e. Then perform the

procedure again from step 5.

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

information from your TV for timer-programming on the

recorder.

BRAND NAME

CODE

JVC

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

AMSTRAD

CANAL SATELLITE

CANAL +

D-BOX

60, 61, 62, 63, 92

TV Auto Power On

ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)

FINLUX

FORCE

GALAXIS

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

HUMAX

ITT NOKIA

KATHREIN

LUXOR

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically

whenever you play a tape.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

64, 65, 102

64, 78, 99

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

70, 71, 96

MASCOM

MASPRO

NOKIA

87, 94

Direct Rec

PACE

65, 67, 74, 86, 92

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

74, 92

66, 84, 101

You can easily start recording the programme that you are

watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT

REC” to “ON” (੬ pg. 50).

RADIX

RFT

SABA

SAGEM

83, 90

69, 98

66, 100

SALORA

SAMSUNG

SIEMENS

SKYMASTER

TECHNISAT

THOMSON

TPS

TRIAX

WISI

NOTES:

● The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite

receiver.

● For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input

mode to 2-digit.

● If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes, be

sure to set to “All Channel Mode”. For details, refer to the

instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

● When selecting the satellite receiver’s channel (੬ step 6),

signals from the remote control may interfere with signals

transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move the

remote control as close to the recorder’s infrared beam

receiving window as possible.

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PLAYBACK

A ^{Load a cassette.}

Basic Playback

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

facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

pointed toward the recorder.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins

automatically.

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

information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to

“Navigation” (੬ pg. 36).

B ^{Find the programme start point.}

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or

turn the JOG dial to the left. To go forward, press 5 or

turn the JOG dial to the right.

C ^{Start playback.}

Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking in the recorder’s front

display panel during automatic tracking. (੬ pg. 27)

D ^{Stop playback.}

Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder’s

front panel. Then press 0 to remove the cassette.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning

cassette — TCL-2 — when:

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

● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only

with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (੬ pg. 49)).

NOTE:

The heads get dirty in the following cases:

● in an environment prone to extreme temperature or

humidity

● in a dusty environment

● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes

● continuous usage for a long time

Usable cassettes

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this

video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a

VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any

full-sized VHS cassette.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super

VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on

regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals

can be recorded and played back using Super VHS

cassettes.

* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and

play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes

with this recorder.

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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

Playback Features

● For speed search, refer to the table below.

● You can see smooth slow motion picture only during 1/2x

slow motion playback.

1 Pause during playback.

NOTES:

Push the JOG dial.

Press 9.

● You can hear the normal audio track only during 1.5x speed

search.

2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

Forward

Reverse

playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Reverse

slow

Slow

Reverse

Normal

play

Forward

Reverse

play

motion

Press 9.

motion

–1

–7, –5, –3

–1/6, –1/18 1/18, 1/6, 1/2*

1.5*,2, 3, 5, 7

Press w or e.

* PAL SP/LP only

To resume normal playback, press 4 or push the JOG

dial.

Slow Motion

During playback, turn the JOG dial one click to the left

for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion,

continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting all

the forward direction slow motion modes.

During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then

release. Press 9 and release again to return to still

picture.

During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to

return to still picture.

NOTE:

During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV

screen. Press PR + or – on the remote control to eliminate the

noises.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left or

right.

During playback or still, press 5 for forward

high-speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2

seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal

playback resumes.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

ATTENTION

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an

LP/EP-recorded tape.

● Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with

an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion,

frame-by-frame playback or variable speed search.

● In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or

frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be

distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Variable Speed Search

Skip Search

During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for

forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse

variable-speed search.

During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over

unwanted sections.

Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion

playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

During playback, press w or e.

● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture

moves.

To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,

press 4.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press 4.

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.

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.

NOTE:

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

Timer mode is disengaged.

NOTE:

Activate Instant ReView.

Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

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.

Activate Index Search.

Press w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is

displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the

corresponding direction.

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have

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

the Instant REVIEW indicator (

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.

● The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on

the front display panel after Auto Satellite Programme

Recording (੬ pg. 35).

) and “3” blink. To watch

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

until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w

twice.

To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e

once.

Current position

Index number

● When the specified index code is located, playback begins

automatically.

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Next Function Memory

Manual Tracking

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

rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the

Stop mode.

Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.

During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking

manually by pressing the PR buttons.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

b- For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

c- For Automatic Timer Standby

1 Override automatic tracking.

Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds.

During playback, press p on the remote control.

NOTE:

2 Adjust the tracking manually.

The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set

to “ON” (੬ 49) and if any timer programming has been made.

If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the recorder directly goes into

the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the 1 is

pressed for the Automatic Power Off.

Press PR + or – on the remote control.

● Press p again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

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

tracking mode automatically.

Repeat Playback

Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100

times repeatedly.

Soundtrack Selection

Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,

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

During Playback

1 Start playback.

Press 4.

Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:

2 Activate Repeat Playback.

TRACK

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

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

● After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops

automatically.

USE

On-Screen Display

HI FI

L j h R

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

3 Stop Repeat Playback.

Press 8 at any time.

HI FI

L j

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

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

NOTE:

HI FI

h R

Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP

mode.

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

NORM

For audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI

NORM

NOTES:

● “HI FI L j h R” should normally be selected. In this mode,

Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal

audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only

normal audio.

● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual

programmes, refer to page 26.

● “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will

not appear (੬ pg. 49).

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RECORDING

A ^{Load a cassette.}

Basic Recording

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder checks the tape information for Programme

Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” (੬ pg. 36).

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

B ^{Choose a programme.}

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

and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you

wish to record.

C ^{Set the tape speed.}

Press SP/LP/EP (p). The current setting appears on the

front display panel or TV screen. Press SP/LP/EP (p)

again to change the setting while the tape speed is

displayed on the TV screen.

● In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.

● If you record a programme in EP mode on this recorder, it is

recommended to play back the EP-recorded tape on this

recorder.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is

set to “MESECAM”. (੬ pg. 52)

D ^{Start recording.}

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

press 7 on the recorder.

● If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 49), “MARK” blinks on the

screen while an index code is being marked.

● When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON” (੬ 50), if you press any

button just after pressing 7 on the recorder (or 7 and 4 on

the remote control), the recorder may not function properly.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and

the first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette.

(੬ pg. 27)

If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears

on the TV screen will be recorded (੬ pg. 50).

E ^{Pause/Resume recording.}

Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.

● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

F ^{Stop recording.}

Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder.

Then press 0 to remove the cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention

Recording Resume Function

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole

with adhesive tape.

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer

Recording (੬ pg. 25) or timer recording (੬ pg. 28, 30, 32),

the recording will resume automatically when power is

restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup

has expired.

NOTE:

If a power outage exceed the recorder’s memory backup

time, Recording Resume Function does not work.

Record safety tab

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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Recording Features

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

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

after recording is finished.

1 Start recording.

Press 7 on the recorder.

2 Engage the ITR mode.

Press 7 again. “⅜“ blinks and “0:30” appears on the

front display panel.

3 Set the recording duration.

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

to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by

30 minutes.

NOTE:

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

front panel.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

1 Set the counter display.

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front

display panel.

● The front display panel shows

the counter reading with “:”

lit.

2 Reset the counter.

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed

time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a

recording or playback.

Tape Remaining Time

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

● The front display panel shows

Record One Programme While

Watching Another

the tape remaining time with

“:” blinking.

● By pressing the – –:– – button,

you can change display to

If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV

connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator

and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once

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

channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to

view.

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

tape remaining time.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining

time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.

“– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on

occasion.

● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls

appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the

recorder’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.

● If a decoder is connected to the recorder (੬ pg. 46), you can

select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel

controls.

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RECORDING (cont.)

Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)

Receiving Stereo and Bilingual

Programmes

— Recording on VHS cassettes with

S-VHS quality

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

and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception

of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being

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

You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture

quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET

function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders

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

(Notice some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET

function.)

Type of Broadcast Being

On-screen Display

Received

● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start

recording on a VHS cassette.

● Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”.

(੬ pg. 49)

A2 Stereo

A2 Bilingual

BIL.

Regular Monaural

NICAM Stereo

NICAM Bilingual

NICAM Monaural

(none)

ST NICAM

BIL. NICAM

NICAM

Engage the S-VHS ET mode.

Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the

current setting (“S-VHS ET : ON” or “S-VHS ET : OFF”). If

“S-VHS ET : OFF” appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS

ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to “ON”.

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until

“HIFI L j h R” appears on the TV screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until

“HIFI L j” or “HIFI h R” appears on the TV screen.

● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”

appears on the TV screen.

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

NOTES:

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

... while recording is in progress.

NOTE:

... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording

(੬ pg. 25) is in progress.

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

... while B.E.S.T. (੬ pg. 27) is in progress.

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

... with S-VHS cassettes.

appear (੬ pg. 49).

To Record Stereo and Bilingual Programmes (A2)

Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the

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

and R channel sound).

● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual

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

recorded on the normal audio track.

... with recordings in LP/EP mode.

● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures

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

cassettes is recommended.

● Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET

recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve

even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording

quality before you start important recordings.

● While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET

function on some recorders, noise may appear. (If playback

picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning

cassette.)

● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame

playback modes (੬ pg. 21), noise may appear. If these modes

are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the

S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture

may be deteriorated.

To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual

Programmes

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi

audio track, and the standard audio programme will be recorded

on the normal audio track.

NOTES:

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

broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.

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

bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on

page 23.

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Recording

B.E.S.T. Picture

System

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you

initiate recording.

DURING B.E.S.T.

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

system checks the condition of the tape in use during

playback and recording, and compensates to provide the

highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You

can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference

(੬ pg. 49).

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the

condition of the tape, then begins recording.

Playback

NOTES:

● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes

only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first

initiated. It does not work during recording.

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you

initiate playback.

● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Automatic Satellite

Programme Recording is in progress (੬ pg. 35).

● In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works

before recording is initiated.

● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The

next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is

re-performed.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the

quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. “bESt” appears

blinking on the recorder’s front display panel.

● Pressing the recorder’s 7 button while “bESt” is displayed

does not start Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 25).

NOTES:

● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it

is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as

well.

ATTENTION

● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another

video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for

editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference (੬ pg. 49).

● “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.

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually

starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7

and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the

recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired

scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following

steps:

A Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record

Pause mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition of

the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters

Record Pause mode.

B Press 4 to start recording.

If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording

immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (੬ pg. 49).

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TIMER RECORDING

With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly

simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding

code number which your recorder is able to recognize.

SHOWVIEW^®Timer

A ^{Access the SHOWVIEW screen.}

Programming

Press PROG.

Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer

Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

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

will come on automatically.

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

The front display panel looks like this:

B ^{Enter the SHOWVIEW number.}

Press the number keys to

enter the SHOWVIEW number

of a programme you wish to

record.

● If you make a mistake, press &

and input the correct number.

The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front display

panel with only a 4-digit number:

C ^{Access the SHOWVIEW Program screen.}

Press OK and the SHOWVIEW

Program screen appears (if

you’re just starting out, “P1”

appears).

The front display panel shows the programme number. Pressing

" changes the display to the programme start time, the stop

time, the date, the tape speed then the channel position.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is

displayed; if not, see “SHOWVIEW^®System Setup” on page 53

and set the Guide Program number correctly.

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

TV screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. Press

& and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

● If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION”

on page 29.

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NOTES:

D ^{Set the tape speed.}

● To Change The Stop Time . . .

. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can

compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays.

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

Press SP/LP/EP (p).

. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (number key

“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily

serials (Monday — Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY”

appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is

set to “MESECAM”. (੬ pg. 52)

● 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 the TV screen and

“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra

programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 33).

E ^{Set the VPS/PDC mode.}

“OFF”.

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is

set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is

set to OFF.

੬ “VPS/PDC Recording” on page 31.

Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or

● It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received

on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW

system:

F ^{Access the Title Edit screen.}

A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17.

B Perform steps 1 – 9. In step 5, you cannot set “VPS/PDC”

to “ON”.

Press the number key “1”.

The Title Edit screen appears.

● You can access the Title Edit

screen only when “PROG.

NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”.

(੬ pg. 50)

C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

ATTENTION

Guide Program Number Set

“GUIDE PROG SET” appears after performing step 3 if the

Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you

entered has not been set.

If you want to set the Guide Program number for the satellite

broadcast station, press the number key “0” to change “TV

PROG” to “SAT”. Press rt to input the channel position

number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives

that station, then press OK or e to set the Guide Program

number. The SHOWVIEW Program screen appears.

(Example)

G ^{Enter the programme title.}

Press the number keys and e

to enter characters, then

press OK. For details, refer to

“Entering Character” on

page 39.

To timer-record a ZDF

programme with the

SHOWVIEW system.

* If your recorder receives ZDF on

the channel position 2, press OK

or e after entering “2”.

H ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal

screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears

on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see

page 34.

● Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme.

I ^{Engage the recorder’s timer mode.}

Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and

“#” appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

If you do not know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme

you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your

recorder to timer-record the programme.

Express Timer

Programming

Example: To timer-record the programme from 21:00 to

22:00 on 25th December, on channel 1.

A ^{Access the SHOWVIEW screen.}

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

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

will come on automatically.

Press PROG.

B ^{Access the Programme screen.}

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

Press START+/–. (If you’re

just starting out, “P1”

appears.)

The front display panel looks like this:

C ^{Enter the programme start time.}

Press START+/– to enter the

time you want recording to

start.

● Press and hold START+/– to

move in 30-minute

increments, or press and

release repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

The front display panel looks like this:

D ^{Enter the programme stop time.}

Press STOP+/– to enter the time you want recording to

stop.

● Press and hold STOP+/– to move in 30-minute increments, or

press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

E ^{Enter the programme date.}

Press DATE+/–.

● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter

appears in its place.

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F ^{Enter the channel position.}

L ^{Engage the recorder’s timer mode.}

Press PR+/–.

Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and

“#” appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.

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). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears

on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

NOTES:

● 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 the TV screen and

“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra

programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 33).

G ^{Set the tape speed.}

Press SP/LP/EP (p).

● It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received

on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is

set to “MESECAM”. (੬ pg. 52)

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer

Programming:

A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17.

B Perform steps 1 – 12. In step 6, press the number key “0”

to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. Then press PR+/– to

enter the channel position for the satellite broadcast. In

step 8, you cannot set “VPS/PDC” to “ON”.

C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

H ^{Set the VPS/PDC mode.}

Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF”.

● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is

set to ON.

● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is

set to OFF.

੬ “VPS/PDC Recording” in the right column

VPS/PDC Recording

I ^{Access the Title Edit screen.}

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme

Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are

service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording.

With this system, special code signals are transmitted

together with the audio/video signals. These code signals

control your video recorder and have precedence over the

advertised times you may have preset into the timer. This

means that your recorder will start and stop recording when

the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if

the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.

Press the number key “1”.

The Title Edit screen appears.

● You can access the Title Edit

screen only when “PROG.

NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”.

(੬ pg. 50)

NOTES:

● When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start

time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV

listing. A different time than advertised will result in no

recording.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite

receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector on your recorder.

J ^{Enter the programme title.}

Press the number keys and e

to enter characters, then

press OK. For details, refer to

“Entering Character” on

page 39.

● VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/

OUT connector.

How to check if the station being received transmits a

VPS/PDC signal

A Press – –:– – until the channel position appears on the

front display panel.

B Hold down START+ for about 5 seconds.

“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the TV screen.

If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station,

“VPS/PDC” will stop blinking.

If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station,

“VPS/PDC” will blink at a slower rate.

C Press – –:– – or START+ again to return to normal display.

K ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal

screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears

on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see

page 34.

● Repeat steps 1 – 11 for each additional programme.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours

using the JOG dial on the recorder.

24 Hour Express

A ^{Enter the programme mode.}

Press 24H EXPRESS # on the recorder. The start time

Timer Programming

indicator (

) starts blinking on the front display panel.

Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer

Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.

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

will come on automatically.

Set the programme start/stop time and

channel.

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set the time you

want recording to start.

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

intervals.

Push the JOG dial. The stop time indicator ( ) starts

blinking on the front display panel. Turn the JOG dial to

the left or right to set the time you want recording to stop.

Push the JOG dial. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to

select the channel you wish to record.

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

the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing & on the

remote control. Repeat the step 2.

● To set the tape speed, press SP/LP/EP (p). The current

setting for the tape speed appears on the display panel for

about 5 seconds. Press SP/LP/EP (p) again to change the

setting while tape speed is displayed.

NOTES:

C ^{Engage the recorder’s timer mode.}

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

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

a ninth, “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record

the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 33).

Press 24H EXPRESS #. The recorder turns off

automatically and ”#” appears on the front display

panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) or

24H EXPRESS # again.

● If “Err” appears on the front display panel, repeat the above

steps again.

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

Express Timer Programming function. Press MENU to return to

normal screen, and try again.

● You can use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function

also when the recorder is turned off.

● For 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function, the

programme overlap warning display does not appear even if

some programmes overlap each other. The programme with

the lower programme number will be recorded and the other

one will not be recorded correctly.

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To cancel or change a programme...

D ^{Cancel or change a programme.}

Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme

settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC (number key “7”),

DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/

or SP/LP/EP (p).

● You can change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the channel position

by pressing the number key “0”.

● If you do not want to edit the programme title, skip steps 5 and

E ^{Access the Title Edit screen.}

Press the number key “1”.

The Title Edit screen appears.

● You can access the title edit

screen only when “PROG.

NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”.

(੬ pg. 50)

Check, cancel and change programmes

F ^{Enter the programme title.}

A ^{Disengage the timer mode.}

Press the number keys and e

to enter characters, then

press OK. For details, refer to

“Entering Character” on

page 39.

Press # (TIMER), then press 1.

B ^{Access the Programme Check screen/display.}

Press ".

G ^{Return to the normal screen/display.}

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

some programmes remaining, go on to step 8.

H ^{Return to the timer mode.}

Press # (TIMER).

C ^{Access the Programme screen/display.}

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the front display panel

even if the recorder’s power is off (unless the recorder is in the

Power Save mode ੬ pg. 51) or the recorder is in the Timer

mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or change the

programmes.

Press " again to check

more information. Each time

you press ", the next

programme’s information

appears.

The front display panel shows the programme number. Pressing

OK changes the display to the programme start time, the stop

time, the date, the tape speed then the channel position.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

When programmes overlap each other

If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another

programme overlapping the programme you have just made.

The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting

programmes will start blinking.

Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and

Programme 4 overlap each other.

A ^{Confirm the overlapping programmes.}

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

B ^{Select the programme to modify.}

Press rt, then press OK or e.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer

programme setting. The programme with the lower programme

number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded

correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute,

the recorder will return to the normal screen.

C ^{Cancel or change programme setting.}

To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme

screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM

COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5

seconds, then the normal screen appears.

To change a programme, press the appropriate button:

START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC

(number key “7”), DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY

(number key “9”) and/or SP/LP/EP (p) when the

Programme screen on which you want to make changes

is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED”

appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the

normal screen appears.

NOTE:

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

the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a

programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the

Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again

until the overlap is solved.

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ATTENTION

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

Automatic Satellite

Programme

programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start

recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a

satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector,

be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode; otherwise, the recorder will start

recording when the connected appliance’s power is turned

on.

Recording

● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and

timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

This function allows you to automatically record a

satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your

external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to

the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and

programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The

recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input

from the satellite receiver. After recording, the recorder’s

power shuts off automatically.

Before performing the following steps:

● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. (੬ pg. 44, 45)

● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

A ^{Select the L-2 SELECT mode.}

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT” (੬ pg. 43).

● When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 44.

B ^{Set the tape speed.}

Press SP/LP/EP (p).

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is

set to “MESECAM”. (੬ pg. 52)

Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode.

“

“indicator

Press and hold SAT# for about 2 seconds. The “

indicator lights up and the recorder turns off

automatically.

“

NOTES:

● To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode, press SAT#. The “ “ indicator goes off.

● If the recorder’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.

● In step 3, if the “ “ indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off, Automatic

Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer

Programming” (੬ pg. 30) to timer-record a satellite programme.

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

● The “ “ indicator blinks while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

● For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

● Pressing the recorder’s 1 button while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the recorder’s power and

disengages the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.

● If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, it is not possible

to set different tape speeds for each programme.

● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may

record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

● If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the recorder will not

start Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even though the “ “ indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and

is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.

● You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.

● The B.E.S.T. system (੬ pg. 27) does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.

● Just Clock (੬ pg. 60) does not work when the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.

● When the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged, or the recorder’s power is turned off after Automatic Satellite

Programme Recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”

(੬ pg. 49).

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PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Navigation

When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the

recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date,

start time and station name. You can store these information for

up to 8 programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information

for 10 tapes can be stored. You can also enter the programme

title when performing “SHOWVIEW^®Timer Programming”

(੬ pg. 28) or “Express Timer Programming” (੬ pg. 30). It is

possible to store these information only when “PROG.

NAVIGATION” is set to “ON” (default setting) (੬ pg. 50).

When inserting a cassette with the record safety tab

intact ...

The recorder checks the

tape information for the

Programme Navigation.

If the recorder can store the

information for 3 or less tapes,

“REMAIN[ _]” also appears on

the TV screen.

If the recorder has already

stored the information for

10 tapes, “MEMORY

FULL” appears.

If you perform new recording,

the oldest tape information

will be deleted from the

recorder’s memory.

If the recorder cannot

detect the tape

information, “NO TAPE

DATA DETECTED”

appears.

NOTE:

If you press any button while “CHECKING TAPE DATA”

appears on the TV screen, the operation is canceled.

When inserting a cassette whose record safety tab

has been removed ...

Playback begins automatically.

You can use Navigation Playback (੬ pg. 37), but you cannot

edit programme title or delete tape data (੬ pg. 38, 39).

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Navigation Playback

Programme Navigation Screen

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

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

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

automatically searches for the start of the programme.

A ^{Load a recorded cassette.}

Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.

B ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

C ^{Access the Programme Navigation screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“PROGRAMME

A Recording date

B Recording start time*

C Station name*

NAVIGATION”, then press

OK or e.

● If “NO TAPE DATA

DETECTED” appears on the TV

screen, you cannot use the

Navigation Playback function.

* After entering the programme title (੬ pg. 38), programme title

appears instead of the recording start time and station name.

D Currently selected programme

E Programme title*

* Before entering the programme title (੬ pg. 38), recording start

time and station name appear instead of the programme title.

D ^{Select a programme.}

NOTES:

● If you do not want to use Programme Navigation function, set

“PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF” (੬ pg. 50).

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

cassette with the record safety tab removed.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

programme you want to

watch.

● Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded

with this recorder only.

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

correctly.

● To record the programme information in this recorder’s

memory, you must continue to record each programme for

over the minimum recording time; 8 minutes for the SP mode,

15 minutes for the LP mode or 23 minutes for the EP mode.

● Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on

the tape being used.

● The programme information is stored in this recorder’s

memory. If the memory in this recorder should ever be

damaged and the programme information lost, it is impossible

to restore that information.

E ^{Start playback.}

Press OK. “SEARCHING” appears on the TV screen.

Playback begins automatically after the selected

programme is located.

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PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.)

Edit Programme Title

You can edit the programme titles as you like.

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 37

before continuing.

A ^{Select the programme.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to the

programme you want to edit.

B ^{Access the Title Edit screen.}

Press the number key “1”.

The Title Edit screen appears.

C ^{Enter the programme title.}

Press the number keys and e

to enter characters, then

press OK. For details, refer to

“Entering Character” on

page 39.

D ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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Entering Character

Delete Tape Data

Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 37

before continuing.

Press the appropriate number key, then press e to enter

each character.

Refer to the example below.

(Example) Enter “JVC NEWS”

A ^{Delete the tape data.}

3 second. All the programme

data on the tape are deleted,

then normal screen appears.

● It is impossible to delete each

programme information.

A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press e.

B Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press e.

C Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press e.

D Press 0 (I) twice to enter “I (space)”, then press e.

E Press 6 (MNO) twice to enter “N”, then press e.

F Press 3 (DEF) twice to enter “E”, then press e.

G Press 9 (WXYZ) once to enter “W”, then press e.

H Press 7 (PQRS) four times to enter “S”, then press e.

Press & for more than

NUMBER KEY

CHARACTER

. , / – + f ( ) 1

A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ

D E F 3 È É Ë Ê

G H I 4 Î Ï Ì Í

NOTE:

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

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

tape is not erased.

J K L 5

M N O 6 Ö Ô Ò Ó Õ Ø Ñ

P Q R S 7

T U V 8 Ü Ù Û Ú

W X Y Z 9

0 I

NOTES:

● If you make a mistake, press w e to select the character, then

enter the correct character.

● If you want to delete a character, press w e to select the

character, then press &.

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EDITING

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your

recorder as the recording deck.

Edit From A

Camcorder

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

Recorder

A ^{Make connections.}

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

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO

OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO

and VIDEO input connectors.

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

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and

S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel

AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT

connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,

the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to

the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

To rear panel PAUSE

B ^{Set the recorder’s input mode.}

connector

AUDIO

VIDEO

input

Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for

the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors, or “S-1” for the

AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on

the connectors being used.

input

Audio cable (not provided)

Mini-plug cable

Video cable (not provided)

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder

C ^{Set the edit mode.}

VIDEO OUT

only)

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 49.

Camcorder

D ^{Start the camcorder.}

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

Player

E ^{Start the recorder.}

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

Engage the Record mode of the recorder.

Recorder

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to

select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)

after you finish dubbing the tapes.

To rear panel PAUSE

connector

AUDIO

input

S-VIDEO

input

Audio cable (not provided)

Mini-plug cable

S-Video cable (not provided)

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder

only)

S-VIDEO OUT

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Player

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

recording deck.

Edit To Or From

Another Video

A ^{Make connections.}

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the

recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.

A When using your recorder as the source player ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the

recording deck.

B When using your recorder as the recording deck ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector to the source player.

● If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C signal ...

... when using your recorder as the source player, set “L-1

OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (੬ pg. 42).

Recorder

TV receiver

Player

Your recorder

... when using your recorder as the recording deck, set “L-2

INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (੬ pg. 43).

B ^{Set the input mode of recording deck.}

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

With this video recorder, press AUX (number key “0”)

and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector, depending on the connector being used.

● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its

instruction manual.

AV mode

● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2

SELECT” to “A/V” (੬ pg. 43).

Another recorder

Recorder

C ^{Set the edit mode.}

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 49.

Recorder

Your recorder

TV receiver

D ^{Start the source player.}

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

E ^{Start the recording deck.}

21-pin SCART cable

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

(not provided)

AV mode

NOTES:

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART

cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.

Another recorder

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to

select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)

after you finish dubbing the tapes.

Player

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

sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (੬ pg. 49).

● If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio

input/output connectors, you can connect those connectors to

this recorder’s S-VIDEO and AUDIO input/output connectors.

When using your recorder as the source player ...

... connect its rear panel S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT

connectors to the recording deck’s S-Video and Audio input

connectors.

When using your recorder as the recording deck ...

... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input

connectors to the source player’s S-Video and Audio output

connectors. Then, set the recorder’s input mode to “S-1”.

Advantages of S-VHS video recorders

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from

S-VHS to S-VHS.

● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the

S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently

limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the

source material is very high, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with

minimum degradation.

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EDITING (cont.)

B ^{Access the Output/Input Set screen.}

Output/Input Set

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then

press OK or e.

Select the output or input mode for the AV1

(L-1) IN/OUT connector.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1

OUTPUT” or “L-1 INPUT”.

Then, press OK or e to select

the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is bold in

the table below.

⁸L-1 OUTPUT

VIDEO:

If a connected appliance’s input is

compatible only with regular video

signals, set to “VIDEO”.

If a connected appliance’s input is

compatible with Y/C signals, set to

“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain

S-VIDEO:

high-quality S-VHS picture. (For

connection, be sure to use a 21-pin

SCART cable that is compatible with

the Y/C signal.)

⁸L-1 INPUT

VIDEO:

If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible only with regular video

signals, set to “VIDEO”.

If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible with Y/C signals, set to

“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain

S-VIDEO:

high-quality S-VHS picture. (For

connection, be sure to use a 21-pin

SCART cable that is compatible with

the Y/C signal.)

L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting

The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a

composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal

in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated).

Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode

depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

D ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

NOTES:

Press MENU.

● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set

“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set

“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

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NOTES:

L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting

● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2

SELECT” back to appropriate mode after editing.

● If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to

the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set

to “A/V”.

The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a

composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal

in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated).

Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the

type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode

depending on the output signals of the connected appliance.

● The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorder’s memory backup

has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was

removed from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically

selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are

using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set “L-2

SELECT” back to appropriate mode.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT

Setting” on page 42.

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” or “SAt” appears on

TV screen or front display panel instead of “L-2”.

● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set

“L-2 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.

● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set

“L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.

Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2

SELECT” or “L-2 INPUT”.

Then, press OK or e to select

the appropriate setting.

* The default setting is bold in

the table below.

⁸L-2 SELECT

A/V:

To use this recorder as the recording

deck with the player connected to

the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector, or to use the satellite

receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2)

IN/DECODER connector.

DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

SAT:

To view a satellite programme with

the TV set while the recorder is

turned off. (੬ pg. 44)

⁸L-2 INPUT

VIDEO:

If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible only with regular video

signals, set to “VIDEO”.

If a connected appliance’s output is

compatible with Y/C signals, set to

“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain

S-VIDEO:

high-quality S-VHS picture. (For

connection, be sure to use a 21-pin

SCART cable that is compatible with

the Y/C signal.)

B ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

NOTES:

Simple Connections

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (੬ pg. 43).

This is an example of simple connection if your TV has

one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector.

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (੬ pg. 35) with this connection.

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2

mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that

“L-2” appears on the front display panel.

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite

receiver.

Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector, then connect the AV1 (L-1) IN/

OUT connector to the TV’s connector.

Outdoor unit

Aerial

connector

Back of TV

TV aerial cable

Satellite cable

Satellite receiver

ANT. IN

RF OUT

21-pin SCART connector

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

IMPORTANT

When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (੬ pg. 43), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if

the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR

indicator on the front display panel.

● If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the

satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.

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NOTES:

Perfect Connections

● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (੬ pg. 43).

This is an example of recommended connection if your

TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors.

Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector

if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to

TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector

to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the

satellite receiver and TV.

● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

function (੬ pg. 35) with this connection.

● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2

mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that

“L-2” appears on the front display panel.

● To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with

the decoder connected to the satellite receiver.

● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite

receiver and decoder.

21-pin SCART

Aerial

connector

Outdoor unit

Aerial

Back of TV

Satellite cable

TV aerial cable

Satellite receiver

ANT. IN

RF OUT

Decoder

Back of recorder

Mains outlet

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)

The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an

input connector for an external decoder (descrambler).

Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety

of programming that is available through scrambled

channels.

Connecting/Using

A Decoder

A ^{Select the input mode.}

TV receiver

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (੬ pg. 43)

B ^{Connect the decoder.}

Connect your recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

connector to the decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector

using a 21-pin SCART cable.

C ^{Set the tuner.}

RF cable

(provided)

TV aerial

cable

Perform the procedure as described in “When Receiving

A Scrambled Broadcast” on page 57.

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Decoder

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Connecting/Using A Stereo System

These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to

the soundtrack through the stereo.

FM tuner

CD player

Stereo amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio cable

(not provided)

Speaker

Television

Speaker

Back of recorder

AUDIO OUT

Mains outlet

CAUTIONS:

Make connections.

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with

regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that

you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the

Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge

in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your

video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

connectors on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to

prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded

type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this

can adversely affect the video playback picture.

NOTE:

When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,

turn the TV’s volume down completely.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set

screen by following the procedure described below.

● For each mode setting, see pages 49 to 52.

Mode Set

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Mode Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“MODE SET”, then press OK

or e.

C ^{Select the mode.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item

you want to change.

D ^{Select the mode setting.}

Press OK or e.

E ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that

removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even

with old tapes and rental cassettes.

The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables

clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function.

We recommend that you set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “ON” when...

... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.

⁸DIGITAL TBC/NR

OFF

... playing back a tape repeatedly used.

... using this video recorder as the source player for editing.

NOTES:

● If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, the picture may

become more stable with Digital TBC/NR set to off.

● When “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”, if you play back a tape where certain types

of signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback

picture may be distorted. If this is the case, set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “OFF”.

● When playing back a MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does not function even

though “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”.

You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to

“ON” or “OFF” (੬ pg. 27).

⁸B.E.S.T.

OFF

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to

your preference. Normally select “AUTO”.

⁸PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

EDIT

AUTO

EDIT

SOFT

SHARP

Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture

System.

Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and

playback).

Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes

containing a lot of noise.

Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of

flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.

SOFT

SHARP

NOTES:

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

until you select another mode.

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

dubbing the tapes.

● When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically from

“AUTO” to “NORM”.

When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when

the recorder power is turned off, and automatically disengaged when the

recorder is powered back on.

⁸AUTO TIMER

OFF

NOTE:

For safety, when “AUTO TIMER” is set to “OFF”, all other recorder functions are

disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press # (TIMER).

When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on

⁸O.S.D.

the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected language (੬ pg. 15, 16).

OFF

NOTES:

● When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.”

to “OFF” before starting.

● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the

type of tape being used.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder stores information on the

recorded programmes. If you do not want to use the Programme Navigation

function (੬ pg. 36), set “PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF”.

⁸PROG. NAVIGATION

OFF

NOTES:

● Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder

only.

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

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

to record each programme for over the minimum recording time; 8 minutes for the

SP mode, 15 minutes for the LP mode or 23 minutes for the EP mode.

● Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on the tape being used.

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

recorder should ever be damaged and the programme information lost, it is

impossible to restore that information.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the

programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4

on the remote control, or press 7 on the recorder.

⁸DIRECT REC

OFF

NOTES:

● When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc.

and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV

(੬ pg. 10).

● If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as described in “Basic

Recording” (੬ pg. 24).

● During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.

● When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, if you press any button just after pressing 7 on

the recorder (or 7 and 4 on the remote control), the recorder may not function

properly.

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

mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the

entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode.

⁸AUTO SP^]LP TIMER

OFF

For Example . . .

Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape

Approximately 150 minutes

SP mode

Approximately 60 minutes

LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.

NOTES:

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

second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO

SP]LP TIMER” to “ON”. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set

the tape speed manually during timer programming.

● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight

non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

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

recorder switches from SP to LP mode.

● The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording),

and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180, or with

some tapes of shorter lengths.

● If you perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the Auto SP]LP Timer

activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there

may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system applies edge

correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.

⁸DIGITAL 3R

OFF

NOTES:

● Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL 3R” set to “ON”.

● Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with

“DIGITAL 3R” set to “OFF”.

● If you use the recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL 3R”

to “OFF” before starting.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption

while the recorder is turned off.

⁸POWER SAVE

OFF

NOTES:

● During Power Save mode ...

... the front display panel will be turned off.

... the Just Clock function (੬ pg. 60) does not work.

... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.

● Power Save does not work when ...

... the recorder is in the Timer mode.

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

... the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged (੬ pg. 35).

... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT” (੬ pg. 43).

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

vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on

another recorder.

⁸VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

NOTES:

● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.

● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during

special effects playback.

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

● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.

● Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate

Digital TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be

automatically turned “OFF”.

Your recorder can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.

⁸S-VHS

● To record in S-VHS:

OFF

Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS

indicator lights up on the front display panel.

The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

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

See “Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)” on page 26.

● To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.

Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the current setting (“S-VHS ET

: ON” or “S-VHS ET : OFF”). If “S-VHS ET : ON” appears on the TV screen,

press S-VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to “OFF”.

The VHS recording mode is automatically selected regardless of the “S-VHS”

mode setting.

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

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

display panel. Then, set “S-VHS” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off.

The VHS recording mode is selected.

NOTE:

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

indicator lights up on the front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and

SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the appropriate colour system.

* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the

designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a

MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.

⁸COLOUR SYSTEM

PAL/NTSC

MESECAM

PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a PAL or NTSC tape.

MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM tape.

NOTES:

● It is not possible to record in S-VHS if “MESECAM” is selected. The recording mode

is forced to change to VHS.

● If “MESECAM” is selected when the tape speed is set to EP mode, the tape speed will

be forced to change to LP mode.

● It is not possible to select EP mode if “MESECAM” is selected.

About NTSC Playback

● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of

the TV 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.

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

no operation is done within 3 hours. “AUTO POWER OFF IN 3 MIN”

appears on the screen 3 minutes before the recorder is turned off.

Ⅵ AUTO POWER OFF

OFF

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SHOWVIEW^®System Setup

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 12), Preset Download (੬ pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 54) sets the Guide Program numbers

automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.

● When timer-programming with the SHOWVIEW system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on

your recorder, is not selected,

when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place,

—Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.

● When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the SHOWVIEW system,

—Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Guide Program Number Set

E ^{Enter the receiving channel position number.}

Press the number key “0” to

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

select “TV PROG” or “SAT”.

Then press rt to input the

Press MENU.

number of the recorder’s

channel position on which the

Guide Program number’s

B ^{Access the Initial Set screen.}

broadcast is received by the

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL

recorder or the satellite

receiver. Then press OK or e.

● To timer-record a satellite

programme with the SHOWVIEW

system, you need to install an

optional Satellite Controller and

perform the procedure described

in “Satellite Receiver Control

Setting” (੬ pg. 17).

SET”, then press OK or e.

(Example) If ZDF is received on

channel position 2.

C ^{Access the Guide Program Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “GUIDE

PROG SET”, then press OK or e.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as

necessary.

D ^{Enter the Guide Program number.}

Press rt to enter the Guide

Program number for the desired

station as shown in the TV

listings. Then press OK or e.

F ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

Guide Program Number

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the

assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area,

for the SHOWVIEW timer recording. The Guide Program

numbers can be found in most TV listings.

(Example) When inputting the

Guide Program

number 2 for ZDF.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

Tuner Set

— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set

Up or by Preset Download (੬ pg. 12, 14).

— you have moved to a different area or if a new station

starts broadcasting in your area.

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in

channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto

Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your

area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going

through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set

A ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Press 1.

B ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

C ^{Access the Auto Channel Set screen.}

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (pointer) to

“AUTO CH SET”, then press

OK or e.

D ^{Select your country.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your

country’s name, then press OK or e.

E ^{Select the language.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the

language of your choice.

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F ^{Perform Auto Channel Set.}

Press OK twice.

● When you have connected

the video recorder to a TV

offering T-V Link via a fully-

wired 21-pin SCART cable

(੬ pg. 10), the recorder

automatically performs the

Preset Download and the

T-V LINK screen will appear

(੬ pg. 14).

Beginning

End

● The Auto Set screen appears,

and remains on screen while

the recorder searches for

receivable stations.

As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen

moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in

step 7 appears.

G ^{View the Confirmation screen.}

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is

displayed on the TV screen for

about 5 seconds, the

Confirmation screen looking

like the one to the right

appears. The stations your

recorder located appear on a

Confirmation screen —

channel positions (PR),

channels (CH) and station names (ID – ੬ pg. 59). The

blueback screen and the programme currently being

broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8

seconds each. To view the next page, use the rt w e

button on the remote control.

● The stations located in the selected country appear at the top

of the list.

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically

during Auto Channel Set.

IMPORTANT

● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be

stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may

not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not

set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using

the SHOWVIEW system, the recorder will record a TV

programme of a different station. When programming the

timer using the SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check the

desired channel is selected correctly (੬ pg. 28,

“SHOWVIEW^®Timer Programming”).

H ^{Return to the normal screen.}

Press MENU.

● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel

positions, enter station names and perform other operations.

Refer to pages 56 – 58 for the procedures.

● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be

stored in order, and the station names may not be stored

correctly.

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if

reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those

stations with an unacceptable picture (੬ pg. 57, “Delete

A Channel”).

● For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 57.

NOTES:

● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel

Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 58.

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

connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–”

appears on the TV screen in step 7. When this happens, make

sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set

will take place again.

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set

Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.

Select the appropriate TV system for those channels

(੬ pg. 57, “INFORMATION”).

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

D ^{Select the band.}

Press rt to change the band

between CH (regular) and CC

(cable), then press e.

E ^{Input the channel.}

Press the number keys to input the channel number you

want to store.

● Input “0” before any single number entries.

● To input the registered station name (ID – ੬ pg. 59), press e

until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.

● For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking,

then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.

● When storing a channel that sends scrambled broadcasts,

press e until “OFF” (Decoder setting) blinks, then press rt

to set “DECODER” to “ON” (“OFF” is the default setting).

● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”

setting cannot be changed (੬ pg. 43).

Manual Channel Set

F ^{Enter new channel information.}

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up

(੬ pg. 12), Preset Download (੬ pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set

(੬ pg. 54).

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 3 – 6 as necessary.

A ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

G ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

● To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”

(੬ pg. 57).

● If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered

in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (੬ pg. 58).

Press MENU.

B ^{Access the Confirmation screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e. The

Confirmation screen appears.

ATTENTION

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are

stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming

with the SHOWVIEW system in this state, the “GUIDE PROG

SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this

screen. (੬ pg. 29, “ATTENTION — Guide Program Number

Set”)

C ^{Select the channel position.}

(Example) To store in position 12.

Press rt w e until an open

position in which you want to

store a channel begins

blinking, then press OK. The

Manual Channel Set screen

appears.

Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (੬ pg. 53).

The blueback screen and the

programme currently being

broadcast by the selected channel

appear alternately for 8 seconds

each.

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Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

When Receiving A Scrambled

Broadcast

A ^{Select the decoder mode.}

A ^{Select the item.}

blinking.

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” (੬ pg. 43).

Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins

B ^{Access the Confirmation screen.}

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on

B ^{Delete a channel.}

page 56.

Press &.

● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one

C ^{Select the position.}

line.

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

Press rt w e to select the channel position

broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press OK

twice.

C ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

D ^{Change the decoder setting.}

Press e until “OFF” (decoder setting) begins blinking,

Change Station Channel Position

and set it to “ON” by pressing rt.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56

E ^{Return to the Confirmation screen.}

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

Press OK.

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

A ^{Select the item.}

Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins

blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its

channel (CH) number begin blinking.

F ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

B ^{Select the new position.}

INFORMATION

Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel

position, then press OK.

If you live in Eastern Europe, “TV SYSTEM” setting appears

instead of “DECODER” setting on the Manual Channel Set

screen. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio,

select appropriate TV system (D/K or B/G). Normally, TV

programmes are broadcasted as follows.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the

stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move

down one space.

For Eastern Europe : D/K

For Western Europe : B/G

A Select a country in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 54.

B Press e until the TV system (D/K or B/G) blinking on the

Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 56.

C Press rt to select appropriate TV System (D/K or B/G).

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

C ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

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Set Stations (A)

B ^{Enter the new character.}

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f,

+, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is

indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining

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

all characters, press OK.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A ^{Select the item.}

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character

begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing

rt.

Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.

B ^{Access the Manual Channel Set screen.}

C ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press OK twice.

Press MENU.

C ^{Select the new station.}

NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,

Press e until the station

name (ID) begins blinking,

then press rt until the new

station’s name (ID) you want

to store begins blinking.

Registered station names

(੬ pg. 59) appear as you

press rt.

–, f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56

to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

A ^{Select the channel to fine-tune.}

blinking.

D ^{Switch the stations.}

● The Confirmation screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 4 as necessary.

Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins

Press OK.

B ^{Access the Manual Channel Set screen.}

E ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

Press MENU.

C ^{Perform tuning.}

Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until

the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.

Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.

● Repeat steps 1 – 3 as necessary.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56

to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1

and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing.

D ^{Close the Confirmation screen.}

Press MENU.

A ^{Select the character for station name.}

Press e until the first letter of

the station name begins

blinking.

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TV Station And ID List

ID*

STATION NAME

ID*

STATION NAME

1000

3SAT

9LIV

ADLT

ANT3

ARD

ARTE

TV1000

3SAT

ORF2

ORF3

OWL3

PREM

PRO7

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RET4

RTBF

RTL

RTL2

RTL4

RTL5

RTP

SAT1

SBS

SF1

SF2

SHOW

SIC

SKY

SKYN

SPRT

SRTL

STAR

SVT1

SVT2

SWR

TCC

TELE

TEL5

TF1

ORF2

ORF3

9LIVE

OWL3

PREMIERE

PRO7

ADULT

ANTENA3

ARD

RAI1

ARTE

RAI2

BERLIN1

BBC GROUP

BBC1

RAI3

BBC

RETE4

TELE21

RTBF1 or 2

RTL

BBC1

BBC2

BR3

C+

BBC2

BAYERN3

CANAL PLUS

PORTUGUSES

CANALE5

KETNET CANVAS

CHANNEL4

CHANNEL5

CHILD

RTL2

RTL4

CAN5

CANV

CH4

CH5

CHLD

CINE

CLUB

CMT

CNN

CSUR

DISC

RTL5

RTP

SCHWEIZ4

SAT1

SBS

CINEMA

TELECLUB

CMT

SF1

SF2

SHOW

SOCIEDADE

SKY CHANNEL

SKY NEWS

SPORT

SUPER RTL

STAR-TV

SVT1

CNN

ANDALUCIA

DISCOVERY

DR TV

DR2

DRS

DSF

ETB1

ETB2

EURO

EUSP

FEMM

FILM

FNET

FR2

ETB1

SVT2

ETB2

SUEDWEST3

TCC

EURONEWS

EUROSPORTS

FEMMAN

FILM

TELE

TELE5

TF1

FILMNET

France2

France3

GALAVISION

HESSEN3

INFO-KANAL

ITALIA1

ITALIA7

ITV1

JSTV

KA2

KABEL1

KANAL2

LOCAL

MBR

MCM

MDR

MOVIE

MTV

MTV3

TMC

TNT

TRT

TELEMONTECARLO

TNT INT

TRT INT

TSI

FR3

GALA

HR3

INFO

ITA1

ITA7

ITV

JSTV

KA2

KAB1

KAN2

LOCA

MBC

MCM

MDR

MOVE

MTV

MTV3

N-TV

NBC

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NEWS

NICK

NRK

NRK2

ODE

ORF1

TSI

TSR

TV1

BRTN TV1

TV2

TV3

TV4

TV5

TV6

TVE1

TVE2

TVG

TVI

TVE1

TVE2

TV GALICIA

TV INDEPENDENT

TV NORGE

VIDEO

VERONICA

VH-1

TVN

VCR

VERO

VH-1

VIVA

VIV2

VMTV

VOX

VT4

VTM

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

ZDF

ZTV

VIVA

VIVA2

VIDEO MUSIC

VOX

VT4

VTM

West1

West3

YLE1

YLE2

ZDF

ZTV

NORD3

N-TV

NBC SUPER

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NICKELODEON

NRK

NRK2

ODEON

ORF1

* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station

name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is

displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different

station.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 12) or Preset

Download (੬ pg. 14), without ever having set the clock

previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set

automatically.

Clock Set

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).

Perform the following steps only if —

—Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto

Set Up or Preset Download.

—the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

—you want to change Just Clock setting (੬ “Just Clock” in

the left column).

A ^{Turn on the recorder.}

Press 1.

B ^{Access the Main Menu screen.}

Press MENU.

C ^{Access the Initial Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

D ^{Access the Clock Set screen.}

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK

SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.

NOTE:

When you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ

REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the

country setting (੬ pg. 12, 16), you cannot use Just Clock

function. Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 61.

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping

through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by

reading data from a PDC signal.

The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock

Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the

Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press rt to change

the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your

recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could

adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep

Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a

PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep

Just Clock set to “OFF”.

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E ^{Set the date and time.}

Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The

“DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same

procedure to set the date and year.

● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time

by 30 minutes.

● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date

by 15 days.

F ^{Set Just Clock.}

The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing

rt, then press OK or e.

● For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 60.

● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you

won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

Set the source channel position for clock

data.

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and

adjustment data from channel position 1.

Press rt to set the channel position to the number

representing the station transmitting clock setting data,

then press OK or e.

H ^{Start the clock operation.}

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorder’s built-in

clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.

● Just Clock is not effective when ...

... the recorder’s power is on.

... the recorder is in the Timer mode.

... a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the

built-in clock’s time and the actual time.

... the recorder is in the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode (੬ pg. 35).

... the recorder is in the Power Save mode (੬ pg. 51).

... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 43).

● If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorder’s clock is

automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.

● Just Clock may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Video Channel Set

Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the

RF cable.

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— Video Chennel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function (੬ pg. 12),

— interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your

area.

— you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection (੬ pg. 10), since you do not need the video

channel you have to set the video channel to off.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF connection (੬ pg. 10), you have to set the correct video

channel.

Before performing the following steps:

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

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.

● If the two vertical white bars appear

A ^{Access the Video Channel Set mode.}

panel shows the following.

clearly on the TV screen as shown to

the right, go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not

appear clearly, re-set the video

recorder to another vacant channel

and try again.

Hold down 0 on the recorder until the front display

NOTES:

● If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by

a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied

B ^{Set the RF output system.}

by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected

and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be

The blinking number on the display indicates the RF

sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on

output system of your country.

neighbouring channels.

● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with

POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting

any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

(੬ pg. 12, 16), press rt to set to “2”.

● For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK.

(1: B/G 2: D/K)

D ^{Exit the Video Channel Set mode.}

Press OK on the remote control.

With AV Connection

C ^{Set the video channel.}

Press PR – until the front display panel shows “1 – –” (or

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to its AV mode.

With AV Connection

With RF Connection

The channel on which the TV screen in step 3 appears

clearly is your video channel.

“2 – –”).

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to the video channel.

● Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press PR + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant

channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by

any local station in your area.

(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

POWER

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied to the recorder.

● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but

the recorder cannot be powered.

● “#” is displayed on the front display Press the # button to turn the “#”

panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”. indicator off.

3. The remote control won’t function.

● The batteries are discharged.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. During recording, the tape does not

run. “⅜” lights up and the channel

display blinks on the front display

panel.

● The recorder is in the Record Pause

mode.

Press 4 to resume recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or

fast-forward.

● The tape is already fully rewound or

fast-forwarded.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The playback picture does not appear

while the tape is running.

● If you are using the RF connection,

If you are using the RF connection,

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is . . . set the TV receiver to the video

not set to the video channel.

channel.

. . . the recorder’s video channel has not . . . perform “Video Channel Set”

been correctly set.

(੬ pg. 62).

● If you are using the AV connection, the

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

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. 23)

4. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”

message appears on the screen.

● The video heads may be dirty.

Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2 or

consult your JVC dealer.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

soundtrack.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 23)

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Recording cannot be started.

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,

cassette loaded has had its record safety cover the hole where the tab was

tab removed.

removed.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “SAT” has

Set to the desired channel.

been selected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder,

camcorder) has not been properly

connected.

Confirm that the source is properly

connected.

● All necessary power switches have not

been turned on.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are

turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”

or “S-1”.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

● The camcorder has not been properly

connected.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly

connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”

or “S-1”.

5. “⅜” and “$” on the front display

● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been

panel won’t stop blinking.

recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

sure you have enough time on the tape to

record the entire programme.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Timer recording won’t work.

● The clock and/or the timer have been set Re-perform the clock and/or timer

incorrectly.

settings.

● The timer is not engaged.

Press # and confirm that “#” is displayed

on the front display panel.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

● Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programming can’t be performed

while a timer recording is in progress.

Wait until it finishes.

3. “#” on the front display panel won’t

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab

intact.

stop blinking.

4. “#”, “⅜” and “$” on the front

● 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.

display panel won’t stop blinking.

● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been

timer recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

sure you have enough time on the tape to

record the entire programme.

5. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the

● # has been pressed when there are no

programs in memory, or the timer

record information has been

Check the programmed data and re-

program as necessary, then press # again.

Timer mode is disengaged.

programmed incorrectly.

6. The SHOWVIEW system does not

timer-record properly.

● The recorder’s channel positions have

been set incorrectly.

Refer to “Guide Program Number Set”

(੬ pg. 53) and re-perform the procedure.

7. “⅜” and “$“ on the front display

● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been

panel won’t stop blinking.

Instant Timer Recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

sure you have enough time on the tape to

record the entire programme.

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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

8. “ “, “⅜” and “$“ on the front

● 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.

display panel won’t stop blinking.

● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording.

recorded in its entirety. Next time make

sure you have enough time on the tape to

record the entire programme.