JVC VCR Model HR J660EK User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
Safety Precautions ...................... 2  
Some Do's And Don'ts ............... 3  
HR-J 6 6 5 EK  
HR-J 6 6 0 EK  
HR-J 6 6 5 ES  
QUICK SET UP GUIDE  
4
CHECK THE CONTENTS ........... 4  
INSTALLATION .......................... 5  
AUTO SET UP ............................ 6  
BASIC OPERATIONS  
8
Playback .................................... 8  
Recording ................................ 10  
VIDEO Plus+ Timer  
Programming ........................... 12  
Express Timer Programming ..... 14  
ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
Looking For The Scene  
17  
You Want ................................. 17  
Playback/Recording According  
To Tape Characteristics ............. 18  
Playback Picture Adjustment .... 20  
Selecting The Sound You  
Want ........................................ 21  
Automatic Satellite Programme  
Recording ................................ 22  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
Recorder .................................. 24  
Edit From A Camcorder ............ 25  
Other Functions ....................... 26  
TV  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
–:–  
1
2
5
3
6
2
4
VPS/PDC  
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
7
0000  
8
9
AUX  
4
0
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
TV  
PROG  
EXPRESS  
30 SEC  
1
PROG  
?
DISPLAY  
R
STANDBY/ON  
TIMER  
R
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
Connection To A Stereo  
29  
System ..................................... 29  
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
30  
PAL  
Video Channel Set ................... 30  
Tuner Set .................................. 32  
Clock Set.................................. 39  
VIDEO Plus+ Setup .................. 40  
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION  
41  
INS TRUCTIONS  
Questions And Answers ........... 41  
Troubleshooting ....................... 42  
Index ....................................... 44  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Back Cover  
LPT0167-001A  
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3
So m e Do 's An d Do n 'ts O n Th e Sa fe  
Use O f Eq u ip m e n t  
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any  
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-  
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's  
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-  
ment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.  
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.  
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-  
signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the  
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need  
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.  
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements  
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.  
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-  
ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.  
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always  
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc-  
tions.  
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL...  
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the  
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;  
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than  
sorry!  
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE  
4
Dear Customer,  
Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder.  
Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette  
recorder.  
CHECK THE CO N TEN TS  
1
CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW  
TV  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
– –:– –  
DISPLAY  
1
2
5
3
6
STANDBY/ON  
2
4
TIMER  
VPS/PDC  
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
(
)
VIDEO MONO L –AUDIO– R  
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
7
0000  
8
9
AUX  
4
0
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
TV  
PROG  
Video Cassette Recorder  
EXPRESS  
30 SEC  
1
PROG  
?
R
R
RF Cable  
"AA" Batteries (x 2)  
Infrared Remote Control Unit  
You are now ready to install your video recorder.  
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IN STALLATIO N  
2
CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV  
Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.  
Back of TV  
RF Cable (provided)  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
TV Aerial Cable  
(not provided)  
Make this  
connection if  
your TV has a  
21-pin AV input  
Aerial connector  
connector (SCART) in  
order to reduce the  
possibility of interference.  
And if you are using a stereo  
TV, you will need this cable  
in order to enjoy stereo  
playback of videotapes.  
21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART)  
Mains Power Cord  
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
SORTIE  
OUT  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
IN/DECODER  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
IN/OUT  
R
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
L
Back of Recorder  
Mains outlet  
RF CONNECTION  
To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART) . . .  
AV CONNECTION  
To Connect To A TV With 21-pin AV input connector  
(SCART) . . .  
1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear  
panel of the recorder.  
3– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT jack  
on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial  
connector.  
1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF  
CONNECTION”.  
2– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT  
connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s  
21-pin AV input connector (SCART).  
ATTEN TIO N  
Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed.  
Do NOT press the  
button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's  
power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 6.  
Go to Step 3 – AUTO SET UP  
AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP  
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)  
6
AUTO SET UP  
3
SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL*  
The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel*  
automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power  
cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.  
* Useful if you have connected the video recorder to  
Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:  
your TV via RF connection ( pg. 5). Video  
the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder.  
Channel (RF output channel) is the channel on  
which your TV receives picture and sound signals  
from the video recorder through the RF cable.  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
Press  
.
1
"Auto" appears on the display panel and  
blinks; do NOT press any button on the  
recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as  
illustrated below in item 2 or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12  
minutes; the duration varies by area.  
DISPLAY  
STANDBY/ON  
TIMER  
VIDEO(MONO)L –AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
If "– – :– –" appears on the display panel,  
refer to next page.  
AUTO SET  
If you have connected the video recorder to  
your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin  
SCART cable (AV connection) and if the TV is  
turned on and set to its AV mode, the AUTO  
SET screen will appear.  
PLEASE WAIT  
+
+
+
0
Beginning  
End  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
[MENU] : EXIT  
If you have connected the video  
recorder to your TV via an RF cable  
only (RF connection) —  
2
4
0
the channel that is shown on the display panel is your Video Channel.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video  
Channel. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do  
this.  
1
?
Go to item 3 .  
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable  
and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) — you do not need the video  
channel so you have to set the video channel to off.  
Press TV PROG – until the display  
– –  
panel shows "_OUT " to set the  
Video Channel to off.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.  
— Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.  
Go to item 3 .  
Press OK to finish Auto Set Up and refer to next page to check the results.  
3
ATTEN TIO N  
N O TES:  
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored  
stations, Guide Program numbers and the video channel  
remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not  
perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the  
recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset  
the clock. (pg. 39)  
Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns  
automatically all receivable stations in your area.  
Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.  
During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each  
station name of the detected stations and stores them in  
the recorder's memory, then automatically sets the VIDEO  
Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations  
according to the broadcast area.  
For RF connection users: The video recorder detects the  
channels which are not occupied by local stations and selects  
one channel automatically for your Video Channel that is  
located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.  
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting  
as required.  
Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) pg. 30  
Tuner setting pg. 32  
Clock setting pg. 39  
If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform  
tuner setting (pg. 32) and, if necessary, video channel  
setting (pg. 30).  
If there is power cut or if you press  
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 press  
to turn the power back on in order to re-start Auto Set Up.  
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Au to Se t Up re su lts a p p e a r o n th e d isp la y p a n e l  
When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the  
correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 6.  
A
B
C
When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1"  
will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 6.  
When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –"  
will be displayed.  
* You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming  
pg. 12); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the  
(
PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.  
A If b o th a u to ch a n n e l se t a n d a u to clo ck se t h a ve b e e n p e rfo rm e d su cce ssfu lly :  
1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the  
recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).  
If station names (ID —  
pg. 37) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the  
top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.  
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station  
names, see pages 34 – 36.  
Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.  
B If a u to ch a n n e l se t h a s su cce e d e d b u t a u to clo ck se t h a s n o t:  
1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the  
recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).  
If station names (ID —  
pg. 37) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the  
top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.  
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change preset positions, or to set or change station  
names, see pages 34 – 36.  
2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 39.  
Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.  
C If b o th a u to ch a n n e l se t a n d a u to clo ck se t h a ve fa ile d :  
1 Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the  
recorder power back on again.  
The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.  
IMPO RTAN T  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work  
properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using VIDEO Plus+, the  
recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+, be sure to check  
that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected ( pg. 12, "VIDEO  
Plus+ Timer Programming").  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality  
may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture  
If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 34 – 36 to input station names ( "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary  
"Delete A Channel" on page 35.  
stations ( "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions ( "Change Station Preset Position").  
For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may  
appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. pg. 30, "Video Channel Set".  
If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line  
on 0181 208 7654  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
8
The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video  
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video  
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV  
just like a TV programme.  
Pla y b a ck  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
1
point toward the recorder. Dont apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
3
The recorder power comes on automatically and the  
counter is reset to 0:00:00.  
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback  
1
DISPLAY  
begins automatically.  
STANDBY/ON  
TIMER  
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
FIND PROGRAMME START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.  
2
2
To go forward, press FF.  
2
3
4
START PLAYBACK  
display panel during automatic tracking ( pg. 18).  
Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's  
TV/VCR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be  
as high as SP recordings.  
STOP PLAYBACK  
4
0
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the  
recorders front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
4
3
1
?
IN FO RMATIO N  
FF  
2
When using the AV connection ( pg. 5), initiating  
REW  
2
playback causes the VCR indicator to light and the TV to  
automatically enter AV mode. To return the TV to TV mode  
after playback is complete, press TV/VCR so that the VCR  
indicator turns off.  
STOP  
4
* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does  
not function as described above.  
Usable cassettes  
Ta p e Po sitio n In d ica to r  
The tape position indicator  
appears on screen when,  
from the Stop mode, you  
press FF, REW or perform an  
Index Search. The position of  
“ ” in relation to “0”  
(beginning) or “+” (end)  
shows you where you are on  
the tape.  
¡
+
+
+
0
1:23:45  
REMAIN 2:35  
Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on  
O.S.D.” ( pg. 26) must  
be set to “ON”, or the  
indicator will not appear.  
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.  
Beginning  
End  
This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super  
VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back  
regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a  
recorded Super VHS tape.  
N O TE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times  
when the indication is not correct.  
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Still Picture / Fra m e -By-Fra m e  
Pla yb a ck  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
DISPLAY  
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG  
STANDBY/ON  
buttons to correct the picture.  
TIMER  
1
2
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV ROG  
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME  
PLAYBACK  
Press PAUSE. Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will  
advance one frame.  
OR  
Press  
@
or  
#
(4 or ¢). Each time one of these  
buttons is pressed the tape will move one frame in the  
direction of the arrow.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Slo w Mo tio n  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2  
4
0
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return  
1
to still picture.  
TV PROG  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold  
Release to return to still picture.  
@
or  
#
(4 or ¢).  
1
?
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
FF  
REW  
Va ria b le -Sp e e d Se a rch  
PAUSE  
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
During playback, press  
@
or  
#
(4 or ¢).  
The more times you press, the faster the playback  
picture moves.  
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite  
direction.  
1
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Hig h -Sp e e d Se a rch  
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED  
SEARCH  
During playback or still picture, press FF for forward  
high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed  
search.  
1
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
ATTEN TIO N  
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame  
playback mode,  
N O TE:  
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for more than  
2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released,  
normal playback resumes.  
the picture will be distorted.  
noise bars will appear.  
there will be loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP  
mode.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
10  
TV signals being received by the recorders built-in tuner can be  
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme  
using your video recorder.  
Re co rd in g  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
below).  
1
The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder  
power comes on automatically.  
5
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME  
Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the  
1
DISPLAY  
preset you wish to record.  
STANDBY/ON  
2
TIMER  
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP (  
). Check the SP/LP indicator on the  
recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape  
speed.  
2
3
4
Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as  
RECORD  
5
on SP recordings.  
6
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote  
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.  
4
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the  
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the  
TV/VCR  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
cassette ( pg. 18).  
2
2
5
8
0
NUMBER  
You can not change the preset whilst recording is in  
progress. To change the preset, see step 5.  
4
PAUSE/ RESUME  
RECORDING  
TV PROG  
2
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
SP/LP  
3
During the Record Pause mode, you can change the  
1
?
5
6
preset by pressing the TV PROG +/– buttons or the  
NUMBER keys.  
PLAY  
4,5  
PAUSE  
STOP RECORDING  
5
RECORD  
4
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on  
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the  
cassette.  
6
Accidental erasure prevention  
IN FO RMATIO N  
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
When using the AV connection ( pg. 5), you can switch  
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole  
with adhesive tape.  
between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR.  
* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does  
not function as described above.  
Re co rd in g Re su m e Fu n ctio n  
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer  
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume  
automatically when power is restored to the recorder  
unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.  
Record safety tab  
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Re co rd O n e Pro g ra m m e  
W h ile Wa tch in g An o th e r  
SELECT PRESET TO WATCH  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to  
set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish  
to view.  
DISAY  
STANDBY/ON  
TIMER  
1
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
The programme selected with the TVs preset controls  
appears on the TV screen while the one selected with  
the recorder's TV PROG buttons is recorded on the  
tape.  
Ela p se d Re co rd in g Tim e  
In d ica tio n  
You can check the exact time of a recording.  
– –:– –  
SET COUNTER DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY (or – –:– –) until a counter reading  
appears on the dispay panel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
1
RESET COUNTER  
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.  
4
0
0000  
The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact  
2
elapsed time as the tape runs.  
TV PROG  
1
?
Insta nt Tim er Record ing (ITR)  
This easy method allows you to record for any length of time  
from 30 mins. to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments),  
and shuts off the recorder after recording is finished.  
START RECORDING  
Press RECORD on the recorder.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
Press RECORD again. " " blinks and “0:30” appears  
on the front display panel.  
Ta p e Re m a in in g Tim e  
2
DISPLAY REMAINING TIME  
SET RECORDING  
DURATION  
Press DISPLAY (or – –:– –) until the time remaining on  
the tape appears.  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
1
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends  
recording time by 30 minutes.  
The display panel shows the tape remaining time with  
3
"
" displayed.  
By pressing the DISPLAY (or – –:– –) button, you can  
change the display to show the counter reading,  
preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time.  
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.  
N O TE:  
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the  
recorder's front panel.  
N O TE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when  
the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or  
is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display  
may blink on occasion.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
12  
With VIDEO Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified  
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number  
which your recorder is able to recognise.  
VIDEO Plu s+  
Tim e r  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN  
Press PROG.  
VIDEO PLUS+  
1
Pro g ra m m in g  
Before performing VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:  
[0 – 9] =  
[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING  
[PROG] : EXIT  
Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set  
The front display panel looks like this:  
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).  
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
VIDEO PLUS+  
enter the PlusCode  
12345678  
2
3
number of the programme  
you wish to record.  
If you make a mistake,  
press and input the  
correct number.  
[0 – 9] =  
[
] : DELETE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
6
9
[PROG] : EXIT  
2
2
NUMBER  
The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front  
display panel:  
WEEKLY  
PDC  
5
4
0
7
The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.  
STOP+/–  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PRO-  
GRAM SCREEN  
1
?
PROG  
1,6  
Press OK, and the VIDEO  
P1 –  
Plus+ Program screen  
appears (if you’re just  
starting out, “P1” appears).  
VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
=
4
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
The display panel shows the  
programme start time.  
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
1
BBC 1  
OK  
3,6  
Pressing  
changes the  
display to the programme  
stop time, then the date and  
preset position.  
: OK  
SP  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure the preset position number you wish to  
record is displayed; if not, see "VIDEO Plus+ Setup"  
on page 40 and set the Guide Program number for  
that PlusCode number correctly.  
If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears  
on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.  
Press and input a valid PlusCode number.  
If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see  
"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number  
Set" on page 13.  
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Satellite Receiver Users  
SET TAPE SPEED  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using VIDEO Plus+:  
1 Perform steps 1 7.  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel  
before the selected programme begins.  
3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.  
4
5
SET PDC MODE  
Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".  
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
ATTEN TIO N  
Regarding Guide Program Number Set  
"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the  
Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you  
entered has not been set.  
"PDC Recording" in the column below.  
VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not  
currently available in the U.K. and not possible with  
this recorder.  
Press the NUMBER keys or %fi to input the preset  
position number on which your recorder receives that  
station, then press OK or to set the Guide Program  
number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.  
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears  
on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen  
appears.  
GUIDE PROG SET  
6
7
(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2  
programme with VIDEO Plus+.  
* If your recorder receives  
BBC2 on the pr#eset position  
2, press OK or after  
entering "2".  
Repeat steps 1 6 for each additional programme.  
GUIDE PROG TV PROG  
2
– –  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER  
MODE  
[5 ] =  
Press  
and  
(TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically  
appears on the display panel.  
[PROG] : EXIT  
To disengage the timer, press  
(TIMER) again.  
Tim e r Wa rn in g  
N O TES:  
If you have programmed your  
recorder to timer-record a  
programme or a series of  
programmes, a warning  
appears on the screen to tell  
you that the recording is due  
to start in 5 minutes.  
To Change The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can  
compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this  
way.  
WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
[
]
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key  
“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily  
serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears  
on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corre-  
sponding indication disappear.  
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL"  
appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes  
N O TES:  
The warning only appears if youre not in the Timer mode  
at the time.  
If this recorder is being used as the player for tape  
dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the  
tape in the other video recorder.  
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to  
the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press  
(
pg. 16).  
.
It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a  
PlusCode number which starts with "0".  
PDC Re co rd in g  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer  
recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals  
control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This  
means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the  
broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on  
BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very few areas.  
All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the  
channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be  
sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel ( step 5 above).  
N O TES:  
PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.  
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
14  
If you dont know the PlusCode number for the programme you  
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder  
to timer-record the programme.  
Ex p re ss Tim e r  
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+  
SCREEN  
Pro g ra m m in g  
Press PROG.  
1
Before performing Express Timer Programming:  
Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set  
properly.  
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
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).  
Press START +/–. (If youre  
P1 –  
just starting out, “P1”  
appears.)  
START  
– –:– –  
STOP  
– –:– –  
2
=
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
– –.– –  
TV PROG  
– –  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
The front display panel looks like this:  
1
4
7
2
5
8
6
9
8
4
2
SP  
WEEKLY  
ENTER PROGRAMME  
START TIME  
4
0
10  
TV PROG+/–  
2,3  
Press START +/– to enter  
the time you want  
recording to start.  
P1 –  
6
START+/–  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
3
=
– –:– –  
PROG  
1
?
1,9  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
5
7
DATE  
TV PROG  
– –  
– –.– –  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
OK  
9
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
ENTER PROGRAMME  
STOP TIME  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
4
5
Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute  
increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
ENTER PROGRAMME  
DATE  
Press DATE +/– to enter the date on which you wish to  
record. (The current date first appears on screen. The  
date you enter will appear in its place.)  
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Satellite Receiver Users  
ENTER PRESET POSITION  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer  
Programming:  
1 Perform steps 1 10. Enter "L-2" for the preset position  
Press TV PROG +/– to  
P1 –  
enter the preset position  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
6
corresponding to the  
broadcasting station you  
wish to record.  
in step 6.  
=
2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel  
before the selected programme begins.  
3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
25.12  
TV PROG  
1
BBC 1  
[+/–] =  
[PROG] : EXIT  
PDC Re co rd in g  
SP  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,  
accurate timer recording. With this system, special code  
signals are transmitted together with the audio/video  
signals. These code signals control your video recorder and  
have precedence over the advertised times which you may  
have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder  
will start and stop recording when the preset TV  
programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast  
time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has  
been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on  
BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay  
transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very  
few areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due  
course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest  
information. If the channel you intend to record does not  
offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if  
PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC  
is not available on your selected channel.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP (  
) to set the tape speed.  
7
8
SET PDC MODE  
Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".  
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.  
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/  
PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.  
"PDC Recording" in the right column.  
VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not  
currently available in the U.K. and not possible with  
this recorder.  
(
step 8 in the left column).  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
N O TES:  
Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the  
TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in  
no recording.  
PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver  
After confirming all information is correct, press PROG  
or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the  
screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen  
appears.  
9
or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN/DECODER on  
your recorder.  
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT  
Repeat steps 1 9 for each additional programme.  
connector.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
TIMER MODE  
Tim e r Wa rn in g  
Press  
and  
(TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically  
appears on the display panel.  
If you have programmed your  
recorder to timer-record a  
10  
To disengage the timer, press  
(TIMER) again.  
programme or a series of  
WARNING–  
programmes, a warning  
appears on the screen to tell  
you that the recording is due  
to start in 5 minutes.  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
[
]
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER  
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for  
daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"  
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
N O TES:  
The warning only appears if youre not in the Timer mode  
at the time.  
If this recorder is being used as the player for tape  
dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the  
tape in the other video recorder.  
N O TE:  
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears  
on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you  
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to  
the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press  
must first cancel any unnecessary programmes ( pg. 16).  
.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)  
16  
Ch e ck , Ca n ce l An d Re p la ce  
Pro g ra m m e s  
DISENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press , then press  
.
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK  
SCREEN/ DISPLAY  
2
Press  
.
PR START STOP CH  
DATE  
24.12  
25.12  
25.12  
PDC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00 10:00  
10:00 10:45  
11:30 13:00  
3
2
1
4
0
TV PROG+/–  
START+/–  
[
] : NEXT  
1
?
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN/ DISPLAY  
OK  
Press  
again to check  
P1 –  
more information. Each  
time you press  
, the  
3
START  
8:00  
STOP  
10:00  
next programme's  
=
information appears.  
SP  
VPS/PDC OFF  
DATE  
24.12  
TV PROG  
3
ITV  
[
] : NEXT  
SP  
The display panel shows the programme start time.  
Pressing OK changes the display to the programme  
stop time, then the date and the preset position.  
To ca ncel or rep la ce a p rog ra m m e...  
CANCEL OR REPLACE A  
PROGRAMME  
Press to cancel a programme. To replace a  
programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,  
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, SP/LP (  
), PDC.  
4
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/  
DISPLAY  
Press  
as many times as necessary. If there are still  
some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.  
5
6
RETURN TO TIMER MODE  
Press  
.
N O TE:  
You can also check the programmes on the display panel even  
when the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer  
mode. However, it is not possible to cancel or replace the  
programmes.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
17  
In d e x Se a rch  
Your recorder automatically marks  
index codes at the beginning of  
each recording. This function gives  
you quick access to any one of 9  
index codes in either direction.  
¢ 2  
Lo o k in g Fo r  
Th e Sce n e  
Yo u Wa n t  
N O TE:  
Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH  
displayed on screen and search begins in the corre-  
sponding direction.  
Press  
@
or  
#
(4 or ¢). “4 1” or “¢ 1” is  
1
To access index codes 2 through 9, press  
@
or  
#
repeatedly until the correct index number is dis-  
played.  
REVIEW  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current  
2
position, press  
@
twice.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current  
position, press  
#
once.  
Current position  
4
0
A
B
C
D
E
F
–2  
–1  
1
2
3
30 SEC  
Index number  
1
?
When the specified index code is located, playback  
begins automatically.  
In sta n t Re Vie w  
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.  
N O TE:  
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
ACTIVATE INSTANT  
REVIEW  
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the  
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start  
1
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once its found,  
playback begins automatically.  
The front display panel tells you how many  
programmes have been timer-recorded. If you have,  
for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3"  
appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3  
programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder  
searches and begins playback automatically. You can  
access a programme as far as 9 index codes away  
from the current tape position.  
Sk ip Se a rch  
SKIP OVER UNWANTED  
SECTIONS  
Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press  
initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.  
Normal playback resumes automatically.  
N O TES:  
1
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the  
Timer mode.  
The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on  
N O TE:  
the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording  
(
pg. 22).  
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
18  
B.E.S.T. Pictu re Sy ste m  
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system  
checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and  
playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible  
recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both  
recording and playback is “ON”.  
Pla y b a ck /  
Re co rd in g  
Acco rd in g To  
Ta p e Ch a ra c-  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
te ristics  
Press MENU.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
DISPLAY  
MODE SET  
"MODE SET", then press  
AUTO CH SET  
STANDBY/ON  
OK or  
#
.
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
TIMER  
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE  
Press %fi to move the  
MODE SET  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
B. E. S. T.  
"B.#E.S.T.", then press OK  
PICTURE CONTROL  
ON  
4
5
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
or to set to "ON" or  
"OFF".  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
OFF  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
[5 ] =  
2
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
4
0
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
?
PAUSE  
OK  
RECORD  
MENU  
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Pla y b a ck  
Re co rd in g  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate  
playback.  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote,  
or press RECORD on the recorder.  
START PLAYBACK  
1
DURING B.E.S.T.  
Press PLAY.  
1
The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality  
based on the quality of the tape in use.  
B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”  
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE  
appears blinking on the recorders display panel.  
N O TES:  
When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it  
is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as  
well.  
When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another  
video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for  
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1  
through 5 on page 18.  
"BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.  
Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function  
is operative.  
The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds  
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins  
recording.  
N O TES:  
The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after  
a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first  
initiated. It does not work during recording.  
The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Auto Satellite Prog  
recording is in progress ( pg. 22).  
In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works  
before recording is initiated.  
Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.  
The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-  
performed.  
Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is  
displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording  
(
pg. 11).  
ATTEN TIO N  
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after  
RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD  
on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the  
desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the  
following steps:  
1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the  
RECORD PAUSE mode.  
The recorder then automatically checks the condition  
of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-  
enters RECORD PAUSE.  
2) Press PLAY when you are ready to start recording.  
If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin  
recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step 4  
on page 18.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
20  
Pictu re Co n tro l  
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality  
according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."  
Pla yba ck Pic-  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
ture Adjustment  
SCREEN  
4
0
Press MENU.  
TV PROG  
1
1
?
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlighted bar (point#er) to "MODE SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
.
2
3
OK  
SELECT PICTURE  
CONTROL SET MODE  
Move the highlighted bar  
MODE SET  
(pointer) to "PICTURE  
B. E. S. T.  
CONTROL" by pressin#g  
PICTURE CONTROL  
ON  
AUTO  
Ma n u a l Tra ck in g  
%fi, then press OK or to  
AUTO TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
O. S. D.  
select the desired mode.  
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking  
control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the  
tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some  
circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking  
adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn  
tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders. If the  
automatic tracking control fails to operate correctly you will see  
noise bars across the picture as shown on the left below. To  
correct this you can override the automatic control and adjust  
the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
AUTO: Provides optimised  
picture benefits of  
B.E.S.T. Picture  
System. Normally  
select AUTO.  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing  
(recording and playback).  
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing  
overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.  
SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing  
images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces  
such as cartoons.  
N O TES:  
When you select EDIT, SHARP or SOFT, the selected  
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
mode will not change until you select again.  
When you select EDIT to dub tapes, be sure to select  
AUTO after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
Press  
on the remote to engage manual tracking.  
1
2
3
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
ADJUST TRACKING  
Press MENU.  
MANUALLY  
4
Press TV PROG + or to adjust tracking.  
N O TES:  
When B.E.S.T. is OFF, "PICTURE CONTROL" switches  
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
automatically from AUTO to NORM.  
Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 24.  
Press  
on the remote to re-engage automatic  
tracking.  
N O TE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder returns to the  
automatic tracking mode automatically.  
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Re ce ivin g NICAM Ste re o  
An d Bilin g ua l Pro g ra m m e s  
Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound  
decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual  
broadcasts possible.  
Se le ctin g Th e  
So u n d Yo u  
Wa n t  
When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type  
of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV  
screen for a few seconds.  
Type of Broadcast  
On-screen Display  
Being Received  
Regular Monaural  
NICAM Stereo  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Monaural  
(none)  
ST NICAM  
BIL NICAM  
NICAM  
To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until  
"HI FI L R" appears on the screen.  
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until  
"HI FI L " or "HI FI R" appears on the screen (as  
required).  
To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until  
"NORM" appears on the screen.  
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N O TES:  
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the  
Hi-Fi audio track, and the Standard audio programme on  
the normal audio track.  
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the  
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broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.  
Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a  
bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (See  
below).  
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays  
will not appear ( pg. 26).  
So u n d tra ck Se le ctio n  
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.  
During Playback  
Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:  
TRACK  
N O TES:  
USE  
"HIFI L  
R" should normally be selected. In this mode,  
On-Screen Display  
Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal  
audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only  
normal audio.  
For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual  
programmes (See above).  
HI FI  
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
L
L
R
HI FI  
HI FI  
For main audio of Bilingual tapes  
Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.  
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays  
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
R
will not appear ( pg. 26).  
NORM  
HI FI  
NORM  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
22  
This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite  
programme which is timer-programmed on your external  
satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's  
AV2 IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the  
satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals  
input from the satellite receiver to the AV2 IN/DECODER  
connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops  
recording and the power shuts off.  
Au to m a tic  
Sa te llite  
Pro g ra m m e  
21-pin AV input  
connectors (SCART)  
Re co rd in g  
Aerial connector  
Aerial  
Outdoor Unit  
Back of TV  
Satellite Cable  
TV Aerial cable  
Satellite Receiver Unit  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
DECODER  
VCR  
TV  
EXT.2  
EXT.1  
Mains outlet  
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
SORTIE  
OUT  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
IN/DECODER  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
IN/OUT  
R
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
L
Back of Recorder  
N O TES:  
When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART), follow the illustration above using the  
cables shown in grey.  
For details, check your satellite receivers instruction manual.  
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Before performing the following steps:  
Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the  
recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector. ( pg. 22)  
Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.  
DISPLAY  
STANDBY/ON  
SET TAPE SPEED  
TIMER  
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
Press SP/LP (  
) on the remote control to set the tape  
speed.  
1
2
ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE  
PROG REC MODE  
Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The  
indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automati-  
cally.  
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2
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2
To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press  
REC LINK. The indicator goes off.  
If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to  
engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.  
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ATTEN TIO N  
Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the  
programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start  
recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on.  
If you have connected another appliance other than a  
satellite receiver to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, be  
sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode;  
otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the  
connected appliance's power is turned on.  
SP/LP  
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Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot  
be done at the same time.  
When you press and hold the recorder's REC LINK  
button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the  
REC LINK indicator does not light but instead blinks  
quickly even though your satellite receiver's power is off,  
Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work properly  
with that satellite receiver*.  
If this is the case, perform "Express Timer Programming"  
(
pg.14) to timer-record a satellite programme.  
* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the  
power is off. Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not  
possible with those satellite receivers.  
N O TES:  
Auto Satellite Prog recording is possible with the AV2 IN/DECODER connector only.  
When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is  
finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON".  
After Auto Satellite Prog recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the  
Instant ReView function ( pg. 17).  
For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.  
Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.  
The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.  
Pressing the recorder's  
button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengages  
the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.  
If there is more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a  
different tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 1 will apply to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording.  
The B.E.S.T. system ( pg. 18) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.  
Just Clock ( pg. 39) does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged.  
Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the programme or may  
record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.  
If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite  
Prog recording even though the REC LINK 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 and is connected to the  
recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
24  
You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the  
recording deck.  
Ed it To O r  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the players 21-pin SCART connector to the  
recorders 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on the  
Fro m An o th e r  
Vid e o  
Re co rd e r  
1
below.  
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source  
Player . . .  
. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording  
deck.  
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording  
Deck . . .  
. . . connect its AV2 IN/DECODER or AV1 IN/OUT  
connector to the source player.  
.
SET RECORDING DECK’S  
INPUT MODE  
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press AUX and/or  
TV PROG to select “L-1” for the AV1 IN/OUT connec-  
tor, or “L-2” for the AV2 IN/DECODER connector,  
depending on the connector being used.  
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2
2
SET EDIT MODE  
See "Picture Control" on page 20.  
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AUX  
3
4
5
TV PROG  
START SOURCE PLAYER  
Engage its Play mode.  
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START RECORDING DECK  
Engage its Record mode.  
N O TES:  
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.  
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure  
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting ( pg. 26).  
TV Receiver  
Player  
Your recorder  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
TV Receiver  
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
SORTIE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
OUT  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
IN/DECODER  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
IN/OUT  
R
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
IN/DECODER  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
IN/OUT  
R
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
L
L
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL or  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL or  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
AV mode  
AV mode  
Another recorder  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
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Player  
25  
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video  
recorder as the recorder.  
Ed it Fro m A  
Ca m co rd e r  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the camcorders AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
connectors to the recorders front panel AUDIO/VIDEO  
input connectors.  
1
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its  
AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input  
connector on your recorder.  
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
MODE  
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5
8
3
6
9
2
Press AUX and/or TV PROG so that “F-1” appears in  
place of a preset position number.  
2
3
4
5
SET EDIT MODE  
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AUX  
See "Picture Control" on page 20.  
TV PROG  
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START CAMCORDER  
Engage its Play mode.  
START RECORDER  
Engage its Record mode.  
N O TES:  
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.  
Recorder  
DISPLAY  
STANDBY/ON  
TIMER  
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
VIDEO  
input  
AUDIO  
input  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not provided)  
Camcorder  
Player  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
26  
O n -Scre e n Disp la y  
You can choose whether or not to have various operational  
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.  
O th e r  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Fu n ctio n s  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
1
ACCESS MODE SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#
.
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3
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2
ENABLE/ DISABLE  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
The default setting is  
MODE SET  
ON”, so if you want on-  
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B. E. S. T.  
screen displays, leave the  
PICTURE CONTROL  
ON  
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
setting as it is and go to  
step 4. If you dont want  
the displays to appear,  
press %fi to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"O#.S.D." and press OK  
or to set “O.S.D.” to  
OFF”.  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
OFF  
1
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[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
OK  
Press MENU.  
MENU  
4
N O TES:  
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure  
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.  
During playback, the operation mode indicators may  
sometimes be disturbed depending on the type of tape being  
used.  
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.  
1– Operation mode indicators  
2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)  
13 14  
1
3– NTSC playback display ( pg. 28)  
4– Tape direction  
¶8  
NTSC=PAL  
5– Counter display  
6– Tape remaining time indicator ( pg. 11)  
7– Audio mode display ( pg. 21)  
8– Tape position indicator ( pg. 8)  
9– NICAM display ( pg. 21)  
10– Current day/month/year  
11– Clock display  
12– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator  
(L-1, L-2 or F-1)  
12  
11  
10  
PR.1 BBC 1  
21 : 00  
24. 12. 98 – WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
SP  
2
3
[
]
9
8
7
ST NICAM  
4
5
6
+
0
+
+
+
HI FI  
NORM  
–1 : 23 : 45  
REMAIN 1 : 00  
13– Timer warning display ( pg. 13, 15)  
14– Cassette loaded mark  
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Au to SP LP Tim e r  
Auto Tim er  
If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to  
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically  
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.  
For Example . . .  
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically  
engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-  
cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.  
Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-  
minute tape  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
Approximately 150 minutes  
Approximately 60 minutes  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SP mode  
LP mode  
Total 210 minutes  
1
Make sure you set "AUTO SPLP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode  
Set screen before the timer-recording starts.  
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN  
Press %fi to move the  
MAIN MENU  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
MODE SET  
2
"MODE SET", then press  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
OK or  
#
.
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
ACCESS MODE SET  
SELECT MODE  
SCREEN  
Press OK or  
either "ON" or "OFF".  
#
to select  
MODE SET  
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE  
SET", then press OK or  
#
.
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
3
2
3
PICTURE CONTROL  
AUTO TIMER  
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
O. S. D.  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
ON  
SELECT MODE  
Press %fi to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
"AUTO SPLP TI#MER",  
then press OK or to  
select "ON".  
MODE SET  
[5 ] =  
B. E. S. T.  
ON  
[MENU] : EXIT  
PICTURE CONTROL  
AUTO TIMER  
O. S. D.  
AUTO SP=LP TIMER  
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
5
[
] =  
Press MENU.  
[MENU] : EXIT  
4
RETURN TO NORMAL  
N O TE:  
SCREEN  
For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder  
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To  
Press MENU.  
disengage the timer, press  
(TIMER).  
4
N O TES:  
The Auto SPLP Timer feature is not available during ITR  
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work  
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes  
of shorter lengths.  
If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more  
programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may  
not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SPLP TIMER" to "ON". In  
this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape  
speed manually during timer programming.  
In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this  
feature may leave a short non-recorded section at the end of  
the tape.  
There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at  
the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to  
LP mode.  
If you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto  
SPLP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its  
originally scheduled length, there may be times when the  
programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)  
28  
Re p e a t Pla y b a ck  
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape  
50 times repeatedly.  
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START PLAYBACK  
2
Press PLAY.  
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4
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ACTIVATE REPEAT  
PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
1
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The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks  
slowly.  
The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops.  
2
FF  
REW  
PAUSE  
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.  
3
N O TE:  
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.  
N TSC Pla y b a ck  
Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can  
play back NTSC tapes.  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.  
1
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY.  
"NTSCPAL" appears on the screen for about 5  
2
seconds.  
Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place  
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is  
not a malfunction on the part of either the video  
recorder or the TV.  
The picture may roll up and down. This can be  
N e x t Fu n ctio n Me m o ry  
The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do  
after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder  
is in the Stop mode.  
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  
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.  
b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .  
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.  
. . . press REW, then press  
c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press (TIMER) within 2 seconds.  
within 2 seconds.  
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS  
29  
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.  
Co n n e ctio n To  
A Ste re o  
Sy ste m  
FM Tuner  
CD Player  
Stereo Amplifier  
I
AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
Audio Cable (not provided)  
Speaker  
Speaker  
Television  
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
SORTIE  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
IN/DECODER  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
IN/OUT  
R
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
L
Back of Recorder  
AUDIO OUT  
Mains outlet  
CAUTIO N S:  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with  
regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that  
you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the  
Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge  
in the input level to the speakers may damage them.  
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your  
video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.  
1
Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to  
prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded  
type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this  
can adversely affect the video playback picture.  
N O TES:  
When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to  
a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.  
If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this  
recorder can record them independently of the TV set and  
play them back through the connected stereo system.  
When listening to sound through the connected stereo  
system, turn the TV's volume down completely.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
30  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the  
Vid e o  
Auto Set Up function ( pg. 6).  
— interference appears in the TV picture after you have  
moved to a different area or a new station has started  
broadcasting in your area.  
Ch a n n e l Se t  
— you change the connection between your recorder and  
TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.  
Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on  
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the  
video recorder through the RF cable.  
If you have connected the video recorder to  
your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin  
SCART cable (AV connection), you do not need  
the video channel so you have to set the video  
channel to off. Go to "With AV Connection"  
below.  
If you have connected the video recorder to  
your TV via an RF cable only (RF connection),  
you have to set the correct video channel Go  
to "With RF Connection" on page 31.  
DISPLAY  
STANDBY/ON  
TIMER  
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
W ith AV Co n n e ctio n  
Before performing the following procedure, make  
sure that:  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette  
inserted in the recorder.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
ACCESS VIDEO CHAN-  
NEL SET MODE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the  
display panel shows the following.  
1
4
0
TV PROG  
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows  
1
?
– –  
" OUT ".  
2
Now the video channel is set to off.  
OK  
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET  
MODE  
Press OK.  
3
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to its AV mode. Refer to the instructions  
supplied with your TV set for how to do this.  
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W ith RF Co n n e ctio n  
Before performing the following procedure, make  
sure that:  
the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.  
the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette  
DISPLAY  
inserted in the recorder.  
the connected TV is turned on.  
batteries have been installed in the remote control.  
STANDBY/ON  
TIMER  
(
)
L
VIDEO MONO  
–AUDIO–  
R
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
ACCESS VIDEO CHAN-  
NEL SET MODE  
Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the  
display panel shows the following.  
1
SET VIDEO CHANNEL  
Press TV PROG+ or to set the video recorder to a vacant  
channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any  
local station in your area. Refer to list on page 38 for  
details of broadcast stations in your area.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
2
(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area  
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Then set your TV to UHF channel 36. (Refer to the  
instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do  
this.)  
TV PROG  
If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the  
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screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go to  
step 3.  
If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, re-  
set the video recorder to another vacant channel and  
try again.  
OK  
IMPO RTAN T  
If you set the video recorder to a channel which  
is occupied by a local station or has  
neighbouring channels that are occupied by  
local stations, the picture reception quality will  
be affected and some interference noise will  
appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a  
vacant channel which has no broadcast on  
neighbouring channels.  
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars  
clearly with any channel between 22 and 69,  
consult your JVC dealer.  
EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET  
MODE  
TEST SIGNAL  
Press OK.  
3
The channel on which the screen on  
the left appears clearly in step 2 is  
your Video Channel.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your  
TV to the Video Channel.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
32  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set  
Tu n e r Se t  
Up function ( pg. 6).  
— 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 memorise all necessary stations in preset  
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set  
automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call  
them up by using the TV PROG buttons without going through  
any vacant channel.  
Au to Ch a n n e l Se t  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press  
.
1
2
3
4
0
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
TV PROG  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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PERFORM AUTO CHAN-  
NEL SET  
bar (pointer) to  
OK  
Move the highlight  
MENU  
MAIN MENU  
"AUTO CH SET" by  
MODE SET  
AUTO CH SET  
%fi  
pressing  
#, then  
MANUAL CH SET  
INITIAL SET  
press OK or  
.
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen  
while the recorder  
searches for  
receivable stations.  
AUTO SET  
As Auto Channel Set  
PLEASE WAIT  
progresses, the  
"
" mark on the  
+
+
+
0
screen moves  
from left to right.  
Wait until the screen  
as shown in step 4  
appears.  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Beginning  
End  
Auto Channel Set  
usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration  
varies by area.  
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VIEW CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
is displayed on the screen  
for about 5 seconds, a  
Confirmation screen  
looking like the one on the  
right appears. The stations  
your recorder located  
appear on a Confirmation  
screen — preset positions  
(PR), channels (CH) and  
After "SCAN COMPLETED"  
PR CH ID  
PR CH ID  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
4
5
03 23 ITV  
04 30 CH4 11  
05 37 CH5 12  
10  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
5
[
]
=
: EDIT  
= [X] : DELETE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
station names (ID –  
the programme currently being broadcast by the station  
which is blinking appear alternately for 8 seconds each.  
To view the next page, use the  
remote control.  
pg. 37). The blueback screen and  
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%fi  
@
#
button on the  
The Guide Program numbers will also be set  
automatically during Auto Channel Set.  
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RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add  
preset positions, enter station names and perform  
other operations. Refer to pages 34 – 38 for the  
procedures.  
Depending on reception conditions, the stations may,  
on occasion, not be stored in order, and the station  
names may not be stored correctly.  
IMPO RTAN T  
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be  
stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may  
not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set  
properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using  
VIDEO Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a  
different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO  
Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position correspond-  
ing to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been  
selected ( pg. 12, "VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming").  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if  
reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture  
quality may be poor. To delete those stations which have  
an unacceptable picture  
35.  
"Delete A Channel" on page  
N O TES:  
Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel  
Set. If you wish to perform it manually, refer to page 35.  
If, for any reason, you perform Auto Channel Set when the  
aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED  
-NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 4. When this  
happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK;  
Auto Channel Set will take place again.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
34  
Sto rin g Ch a n n e ls Ma n u a lly  
To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( pg.  
6) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 32).  
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
ACCESS CONFIRMATION  
NUMBER  
SCREEN  
%fi  
Press  
to move the highlight bar (po#inter) to  
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or . The Confirma-  
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2
3
tion screen appears.  
SELECT POSITION  
%
Press  
@
#
until an  
(Ex.) To store in position 6.  
open position in which  
you want to store a  
channel begins blinking,  
then press OK. The Manual  
Channel Set screen  
appears.  
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PR CH ID  
PR CH ID  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
03 23 ITV  
10  
04 30 CH4 11  
05 37 CH5 12  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
[5  
]
=
: EDIT  
= [X] : DELETE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected channel  
appear alternately for 8 seconds  
each.  
INPUT CHANNEL  
Press the NUMBER keys to  
input the channel number  
you want to store.  
4
PR CH  
ID FINE  
06 CH21 ––– +/–  
For HR-J665ES Owners:  
%
First press  
band, either CH(regular) or  
to select the  
[0–9] : SELECT  
[
] : CURSOR +=  
CC(cable), and press  
then input the channel  
#
,
ATTEN TIO N  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are  
stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer program-  
ming with VIDEO Plus+ in this state, the “GUIDE PROG  
SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on  
number.  
To input the registered  
station name  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected channel  
appear alternately for 8 seconds  
each.  
(ID –  
press  
(ID setting) begins  
blinking, then press  
pg. 37),  
until "– – – "  
this screen.  
ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program  
#
Number Set” on pg. 13.  
Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” ( pg. 40).  
%
.
For fine tuning adjustment, press  
#
until "+/–" begins  
. While tuning, “+” or “–”  
%
blinking, then press  
appears.  
ENTER NEW CHANNEL  
INFORMATION  
Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.  
5
6
CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
To change positions, see "Change Station Preset  
Position" ( pg. 35).  
If you wish to set station names other than the ones  
registered in your recorder,  
page 36.  
"Set Stations (B)" on  
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De le te A Ch a n n e l  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page  
Fin e -Tu n in g Ch a n n e ls  
Alre a d y Sto re d  
34 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page  
34 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
SELECT ITEM  
%
Press  
@
#
until the item you want to delete begins  
blinking.  
SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-  
TUNE  
1
2
%
Press  
begins blinking.  
@
#
until the channel you want to tune  
DELETE CHANNEL  
Press  
.
1
The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves  
up one line.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
ACCESS MANUAL  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
appears.  
2
3
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
PERFORM TUNING  
3
%
Press  
#
until "+/–" begins blinking, then press  
until  
the picture is clearest. Then press OK.  
Ch a n g e Sta tio n Pre se t  
Po sitio n  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page  
34 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
SELECT ITEM  
%
Press  
@
#
until the item you want to move begins  
blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and  
its channel (CH) number begin blinking.  
1
2
ATTEN TIO N  
SELECT NEW POSITION  
If channel positions are changed or deleted, the Guide  
Program numbers that have been set are reset.  
%
Press  
@
#
to move the station to the new preset  
position, then press OK.  
Example 1: If a channel is deleted, all the Guide  
Program numbers are reset.  
Example 2: If a channel is changed from position 4 to  
position 2, the Guide Program numbers  
above position 4 are reset.  
Example 3: If a channel is changed from position 4 to  
Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to  
position 2, the stations originally in positions  
2 and 3 each move down one space.  
PR CH ID PR CH ID  
01 26 BBC1 08 –––  
02 23 ITV 09  
PR CH ID PR CH ID  
01 26 BBC1 08  
02 33 BBC2 09  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
––––  
position 6, the Guide Program numbers  
above position 6 are reset.  
03 30 CH4 10  
04 33 BBC2 11  
05 37 CH5 12  
03 23 ITV  
10  
04 30 CH4 11  
05 37 CH5 12  
* In Examples 2 and 3, if the channel is moved to position  
10 before OK is pressed, the Guide Program numbers  
above position 10 are reset.  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
06  
07  
–––– 13  
–––– 14  
[5  
] : MOVE  
If an attempt is made at timer programming with VIDEO  
Plus+ in this state, the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen  
appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this screen.  
: MANUAL CH SET  
5
[
] : MOVE =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
Set” on pg. 13.  
Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” ( pg. 40).  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
3
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
36  
Se t Sta tio n s (A)  
Se t Sta tio n s (B)  
Set station names other than the ones registered in your  
recorder.  
Set station names that are registered in your recorder.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page  
34 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page  
34 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform step 1  
and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing.  
SELECT ITEM  
blinking.  
%fi  
Press  
@
#
until the item you want to set begins  
SELECT STATION NAME  
CHARACTER  
1
Press  
#
until the first letter  
of the station name begins  
blinking.  
ACCESS MANUAL  
1
2
PR CH  
ID FINE  
06 CH45 BBC1 +/–  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
Press OK twice.  
[5∞] : A-Z, 0-9  
[
] : CURSOR +=  
: OK  
2
3
[MENU] : EXIT  
SELECT NEW STATION  
ENTER NEW CHARACTER  
Press  
#
until the station  
name (ID) begins blinking,  
%fi  
Press  
to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,  
(space) ) and s#top when the desired character  
%fi  
then press  
until the  
, +,  
PR CH  
ID FINE  
*
new stations name (ID)  
you want to store begins  
blinking.  
06 CH45 ––– +/–  
is indicated, then press to enter. Enter the remaining  
characters the same way (maximum of 4).  
After entering all characters, press OK.  
[5∞] : CHANGE ID  
Registered station names  
[
] : CURSOR +=  
The Confirmation screen app@ears.  
(
pg. 37) appear as you  
: OK  
If you make a mistake, press until the incorrect  
character begins blinking. Then enter the correct  
[MENU] : EXIT  
%fi  
press  
.
%fi  
character by pressing  
.
SWITCH STATIONS  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
Press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
SCREEN  
4
5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.  
Press MENU.  
3
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
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TV Sta tio n An d ID List  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
Anglia TV  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC Group  
BBC1  
BBC2  
Berlin 1  
Berlin 2  
Border TV  
Bayern1  
Bayern3  
BRT1  
ANGL  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BLN1  
BLN2  
BORD  
BR1  
SAT  
SAT 1  
Scottish TV  
SC4  
SDR  
SDR1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
SKY  
SAT  
SAT1  
SCOT  
SC4  
SDR  
SDR1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
SKY  
SKY1  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SR1  
SRTL  
STVT  
STV1  
STV2  
SWR  
SWF1  
SWZ4  
TEES  
TEXT  
TF1  
Sky One  
Sky Net  
Sport  
BR3  
BRT1  
BRT2  
CHLD  
CH+  
CNN  
CHNL  
CNTR  
CH 4  
CH 5  
DRS  
BRT2  
SR 1  
Children Ch  
Canal +  
CNN  
Channel TV  
Central TV  
Channel 4  
Channel 5  
DRS  
Super RTL  
STV Test  
STV 1  
STV 2  
Suedwest3  
SWF 1  
Schweiz4  
TYNE TEES  
Text  
DR TV  
DSF  
DRTV  
DSF  
TF1  
Euronews  
Euronews  
Eurosports  
France1  
France2  
France3  
Granada TV  
Grampian TV  
Hessen1  
Hessen3  
HRT  
EURN  
EURO  
EURS  
FR1  
FR2  
FR3  
GRNA  
GRMP  
HR1  
HR3  
HRT  
TNT int  
TRT int  
TSI  
TSR  
TSW  
TNT  
TRT  
TSI  
TSR  
TSW  
TVE  
TVPA  
TVP1  
TVP2  
TVS  
TVE  
TV Polonia  
TVP 1  
TVP 2  
TVS  
TV2  
TV2  
HTV  
HTV  
ITV  
TV5  
TV5  
ITV Network  
Kabelkanal  
London  
MDR  
MTV  
Nord3  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
Network 2  
NRK  
N-TV  
Offener Kanal  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL 3  
Premiere  
PR07  
Tele Zurich  
Ulster TV  
Veronica  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
West1  
West3  
YLE 1  
YLE 2  
Yorkshire TV  
ZDF  
Zurich 1  
3SAT  
TZUR  
ULST  
VERN  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
YORK  
ZDF  
KABL  
LNDN  
MDR  
MTV  
N3  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NET2  
NRK  
N-TV  
OKAN  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PRMI  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
ZUR1  
3SAT  
* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the  
station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirma-  
tion screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the  
recorder is tuned to a different station.  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RB1  
RB3  
RB3  
Rikisutvarpid-S  
RTBF 1  
RTBF 2  
RTE 1  
RKPS  
RTB1  
RTB2  
RTE1  
RTL  
RTL  
RTL 2  
RTP  
RTL2  
RTP  
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38  
For customers in the U.K.  
TV Sta tio n Ch a n n e l N u m b e r Gu id e  
Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC  
and ITV.  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5  
London & South-East  
North-West  
Bluebell Hill ......................... 40  
Crystal Palace ....................... 26  
Dover ................................... 50  
Heathfield ............................ 49  
Oxford ................................. 57  
46  
33  
56  
52  
63  
43  
23  
66  
64  
60  
65  
30  
53  
67  
53  
37  
49  
Caldbeck .............................. 30  
Winter Hill ........................... 55  
34  
62  
28  
59  
32  
65  
56  
48  
North-East  
Bilsdale West Moor .............. 33  
Chatton ................................ 39  
Pontop Pike .......................... 58  
26  
45  
64  
29  
49  
61  
23  
42  
54  
35  
68  
South-West  
Beacon Hill .......................... 57  
Caradon Hill ........................ 22  
Huntshaw Cross ................... 55  
Redruth ................................ 51  
Stockland Hill ...................... 33  
Channel Islands  
63  
28  
62  
44  
26  
60  
25  
59  
41  
23  
53  
32  
65  
47  
29  
67  
37  
Scotland  
Angus ................................... 57  
Black Hill ............................. 40  
Sandale ................................ 22  
Caldbeck .............................. —  
Creigkelly ............................. 31  
Darvel .................................. 33  
Durris ................................... 22  
Eitshal .................................. 33  
Keelylang Hill ...................... 40  
Knock More ......................... 33  
Rosemarkie .......................... 39  
Rumster Forest ...................... 31  
Selkirk .................................. 55  
63  
46  
34  
27  
26  
28  
26  
46  
26  
45  
27  
62  
60  
43  
28  
24  
23  
25  
23  
43  
23  
49  
24  
59  
53  
50  
32  
21  
29  
32  
29  
50  
29  
42  
21  
65  
37  
56  
48  
35  
67  
67  
52  
Fremont Point ....................... 51  
44  
41  
47  
South  
Hannington .......................... 39  
Midhurst............................... 61  
Rowridge .............................. 31  
45  
55  
24  
42  
58  
27  
66  
68  
21  
35  
West  
Mendip ................................ 58  
64  
61  
54  
37  
Wales  
East  
Blaenplwyf ........................... 31  
Carmel ................................. 57  
Llanddona ............................ 57  
Moel-y-Parc .......................... 52  
Presely ................................. 46  
Wenvoe ................................ 44  
27  
63  
63  
45  
40  
51  
24  
60  
60  
49  
43  
41  
21  
53  
53  
42  
50  
47  
56  
37  
Sandy Heath ......................... 31  
Sudbury................................ 51  
Tacolneston .......................... 62  
27  
44  
55  
24  
41  
59  
21  
47  
65  
39  
35  
52  
Midlands  
Ridge Hill ............................. 22  
Sutton Coldfield ................... 46  
The Wrekin .......................... 26  
Waltham .............................. 58  
28  
40  
33  
64  
25  
43  
23  
61  
32  
50  
29  
54  
35  
37  
35  
35  
Northern Ireland  
Brougher Mountain .............. 22  
Divis .................................... 31  
Limavady .............................. 55  
28  
27  
62  
25  
24  
59  
32  
21  
65  
37  
North  
Belmont ............................... 22  
Emley Moor.......................... 44  
28  
51  
25  
47  
32  
41  
56  
37  
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IMPO RTAN T  
If you performed Auto Set Up (pg. 6) or Auto Channel  
Set (pg. 32), without ever having set the clock previ-  
ously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically.  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by  
Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set.  
Clo ck Se t  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
or  
— the recorder's memory backup has expired.  
or  
— you want to change Just Clock setting ("Just Clock" in  
the left column).  
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Press  
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
1
2
3
4
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
4
0
ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#
.
1
?
ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by  
pressing %fi, then press OK or  
#. The Clock Set screen  
appears.  
OK  
INITIAL SET  
CLOCK SET  
MENU  
CLOCK SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
TIME  
0: 00  
DATE  
01 . 01  
YEAR  
99  
JUST CLOCK: ON  
TV PR.  
:
1
5
[
] =  
[5 ] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Just Clock  
SET DATE AND TIME  
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping  
through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by  
reading data from a PDC signal.  
The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock  
Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK until the  
Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press %fi to change  
the setting.  
Press %fi to set the time, then press OK or  
#. The  
"DATE" display begins blinking. Repeat the same  
procedure to set the date and year.  
5
6
When you set the time, press and hold %fi to  
change the time by 30 minutes.  
When you set the date, press and hold %fi to change  
the date by 15 days.  
IMPORTANT: If you turn the Just Clock function off, the  
accuracy of your recorders built-in clock may be impaired,  
which could adversely affect timer recording.  
SET JUST CLOCK  
The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing  
%fi, then press OK or  
#
.
N O TES:  
For the Just clock function, "Just Clock" on the left.  
If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as  
you wont be able to receive regular clock adjustments.  
Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-in  
clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.  
Just Clock is not effective when . . .  
– the recorders power is on.  
– the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
– a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the  
built-in clocks time and the actual time.  
– the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode ( pg.  
SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET  
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and  
adjustment data from preset position 1. Press %fi to set  
the preset position to the number representing the  
station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2,  
7
8
22).  
etc.), then press OK or  
#.  
If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorders clock is automati-  
cally adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.  
Just Clock may not function properly in poor reception  
conditions.  
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Press MENU.  
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40  
VIDEO Plu s+ Se tu p  
IMPO RTAN T  
Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 32) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set  
the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.  
When timer-programming with VIDEO Plus+, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your  
recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.  
— Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.  
When you delete a channel or change preset positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.  
— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all the receivable stations manually.  
When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with VIDEO Plus+.  
— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Guid e Prog ra m Num b er Set  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
ENTER RECEIVING PRESET  
POSITION NUMBER  
SCREEN  
%
Press MENU.  
Press  
or NUMBER  
GUIDE PROG SET  
keys to input the number  
of the recorder's preset  
position on which the  
1
2
3
4
5
6
GUIDE PROG  
TV PROG  
Guide Program number's  
broadcast is received. Then  
4
4
CH4  
ACCESS INITIAL SET  
SCREEN  
press OK or  
#.  
[5 ] =  
%
Press  
to move the highlight bar (pointer) to  
If the satellite broadcast  
is received on your  
recorder's auxiliary  
channel "L-2", select  
"L-2" for the preset position.  
[MENU] : EXIT  
"INITIAL SET", then press OK or  
#
.
(Ex.) If CH4 is received on  
preset position 4.  
ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET  
SCREEN  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
%
Press  
to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE  
PROG SET", then press OK or  
#.  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
ENTER GUIDE PROG  
NUMBER  
%
Press  
or NUMBER  
GUIDE PROG SET  
keys to enter the Guide  
Program number for the  
desired station as shown in  
the TV#listings. Then press  
Gu id e Pro g ra m N u m b e r  
"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the  
assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for  
VIDEO Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers  
can be found in most TV listings.  
GUIDE PROG  
TV PROG  
4
5
OK or  
.
5
[
] =  
[MENU] : EXIT  
(Ex.) When inputting the  
Guide Program  
number 4 for CH4.  
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41  
Q u e stio n s An d An sw e rs  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end  
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by  
the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why  
does this happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
resume points.  
still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
the heads.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
Record-Pause mode?  
A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5  
minutes to protect the heads.  
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame  
playback, I cant hear any audio. Whats the  
problem?  
A. This is normal.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the  
beginning or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is  
ejected.  
Q. When returning from variable-speed search to  
normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I  
be concerned about this?  
A. No, it is normal.  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. " " and " " remain lit on the display panel. Is there  
Q. Noise bars appear during variabl-speed search.  
Whats the problem?  
A. This is normal.  
a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording  
in progress.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the Record Safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
Q. Can I programme the timer while Im watching a  
tape or a TV broadcast?  
A. You wont see the picture as it is replaced by the on-  
screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape  
youre viewing can be heard.  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder  
cant find the programme I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme  
broadcast in 2000?  
A. Yes, it is possible.  
ATTENTION  
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,  
switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette.  
After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.  
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42  
Tro u b le sh o o tin g  
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily  
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.  
PO W ER  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. No power is applied 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 display  
Press the  
button to turn the “  
panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".  
indicator off.  
3. The remote control wont function.  
The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new  
ones.  
TAPE TRAN SPO RT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The tape does not run during  
recording.  
“ is displayed on the display  
Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator  
off.  
panel.  
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’re using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
If you are using the RF OUT connec-  
tion . . .  
. . . the TV receivers channel selector  
is not set to the VIDEO channel.  
. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel  
has not been correctly set.  
If you’re using the AV connection, the  
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.  
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO  
channel. ( pg. 6)  
. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"  
(
pg. 30)  
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 ( pg. 20).  
4. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear.  
The video heads may be dirty.  
Consult your JVC dealer.  
5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack.  
Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Engage and adjust tracking manually.  
(
pg. 20)  
RECO RDIN G  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its Record  
Safety tab removed.  
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive  
tape, reseal the slot where the tab  
was removed.  
1. Recording cannot be started.  
L-1” or “L-2” has been selected as  
the input mode.  
Set to the desired preset.  
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.  
The source (another video recorder,  
camcorder) has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the source is properly  
connected.  
All necessary power switches have  
not been turned on.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches  
are turned on.  
Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”.  
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4. Camcorder recording is not  
possible.  
The camcorder has not been  
properly connected.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Confirm that the camcorder is  
properly connected.  
Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”.  
TIMER RECO RDIN G  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Timer recording wont work.  
The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
The timer is not engaged.  
Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
settings.  
Press  
and confirm that “ “ is  
displayed on the display panel.  
Timer recording is in progress.  
2. Timer programming is not possible.  
Timer programming cant be  
performed while a timer recording is  
in progress. Wait until it finishes.  
3. “ “ and “  
“ on the display  
The timer is engaged but theres no  
cassette loaded.  
Load a cassette with the Record  
Safety tab intact, or cover the hole  
using adhesive tape.  
panel wont stop blinking.  
The loaded cassette has had its  
Record Safety tab removed.  
4. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, and “ “ and “  
the display panel wont stop  
blinking.  
Remove the cassette and cover the  
hole with adhesive tape, or insert a  
cassette with the Record Safety tab  
intact.  
“ on  
has been pressed when there are  
no programs in memory, or the timer  
record information has been  
5. “ “ blinks for 10 seconds and the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
Check the programmed data and re-  
programme as necessary, then press  
again.  
programmed incorrectly.  
6. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and  
The end of the tape was reached  
during timer recording.  
The programme may not have been  
recorded in its entirety. Next time make  
sure you have enough time on the tape  
to record the entire programme.  
“ and “  
“ wont stop  
blinking.  
The recorders preset positions have  
been set incorrectly.  
7. VIDEO Plus+ does not timer-record  
properly.  
Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"  
and re-perform the procedure  
(
pg. 40).  
O THER PRO BLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from  
the TV during camcorder record-  
ing.  
The camcorders microphone is too  
close to the TV.  
The TV’s volume is too high.  
Position the camcorder so its  
microphone is away from the TV.  
Turn the TVs volume down.  
2. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
Those channels have been desig-  
nated to be skipped.  
If you need the skipped channels,  
restore them ( pg. 34).  
3. The preset cannot be changed.  
Recording is in progress.  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change presets, then press PLAY to  
resume recording.  
4. Channel settings that were made  
manually seem to have changed or  
disappeared.  
After the manual settings were  
made, Auto Channel Set was  
performed.  
Perform manual setting again.  
5. No channels are stored in the  
recorder's memory.  
The TV aerial cable was not  
connected to the recorder when  
Auto Set Up was performed.  
Connect the TV aerial cable to the  
recorder properly and turn off the  
recorder power once, then turn the  
recorder power back on again. The  
recorder will try Auto Set Up again  
(
pg. 6).  
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44  
In d e x  
FRO N T VIEW  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
DISPLAY  
STANDBY/ON  
TIMER  
(
)
VIDEO MONO L –AUDIO– R  
REC LINK  
TV PROG  
7 8 9 0  
@
#
$ %  
^
&
*
!
1 STANDBY/ON  
Button turns recorder on/off  
0 TIMER Button engages timer standby mode.  
pg. 13, 15  
(loading a cassette also turns power on).  
2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is  
inserted; door closes, "cassette loaded" mark  
lights up on front display panel.  
! REC LINK Button enables/disables the Auto  
Satellite Prog Rec mode. pg. 23  
@ REC LINK Indicator lights up during Auto  
Satellite Prog Rec mode. pg. 23  
3 DISPLAY Button switches display between  
# Display Panel provides clear view of various  
clock time, tape remaining time, counter  
displays and indicators. pg. 45  
readings, preset position*.  
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.  
pg. 11  
$ Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where  
remote control should be aimed when in use.  
% TV PROG +/– Buttons select a preset position.  
4 Rewind [REW] Button rewinds the tape  
pg. 8;  
pg. 9  
initiates high-speed reverse search.  
pg. 10  
5 PLAY Button plays back tape  
pg. 8; cancels  
^ RECORD Button starts regular recording (press  
Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes.  
pg. 9  
once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice); sets  
6 Fast Forward [FF] Button fast-forwards tape  
pg.  
pg. 9  
duration of ITR.  
pg. 10, 11  
8; initiates high-speed forward search.  
& STOP/EJECT Button stops tape; ejects tape  
7 VIDEO Input Connector enables easy connection  
during Stop mode. pg. 8  
of video output from another recorder or  
* PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during  
recording pg. 10; stops tape temporarily  
camcorder for editing.  
pg. 25  
8 AUDIO Input Connector [L] enables easy  
connection of audio output (mono) from an-  
other recorder, camcorder or other source for  
during playback; plays back frame by frame  
with each additional press. pg. 9  
editing.  
pg. 25  
9 AUDIO Input Connector [R] enables easy  
connection of audio output (Hi-Fi) from another  
recorder, camcorder or other source for editing.  
pg. 25  
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REAR VIEW  
2
1
ENTREE  
ANT. IN  
SORTIE  
OUT  
AV2 ENTREE/DECODEUR  
IN/DECODER  
AV1 ENTREE/SORTIE  
IN/OUT  
R
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
L
3
4
5
6
1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder.  
pg. 5  
4 AV1 IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to  
2 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial. pg. 5  
TV or second recorder; input recordable when "L-1"  
3 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector enables connection of  
selected.  
pg. 5, 24  
satellite receiver or second recorder; input recordable  
5 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable connection of  
when "L-2" selected.  
pg. 22, 24  
audio cassette recorder, TV or second video recorder  
for dubbing.  
pg. 29  
6 RF. OUT Connector enables connection to aerial  
terminal of TV receiver.  
pg. 5  
DISPLAY PAN EL  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
7
8
REVIEW  
SP  
VCR  
VPS/PDC  
9
@
#
!
0
1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to  
8 Instant REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-recording  
top while B.E.S.T. is active.  
pg. 18  
and shows how many programmes have been timer-  
2 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
recorded.  
pg. 17  
9 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged  
STILL:  
for timer recording. pg. 13, 15  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently  
available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
0 VCR Indicator lights when the video recorder is in  
RECORD PAUSE:  
the video mode. At this point, the TV automatically  
enters AV mode.  
pg. 8  
3 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording; light  
! "Cassette Loaded" Mark lights once a cassette is  
inserted; remains lit until cassette ejected.  
@ Counter shows time elapsed since playback or  
recording began.  
during Record or Play mode.  
* EP is only for NTSC playback.  
pg. 10  
4 Programme Time Indicators show the programme  
start time ( ) and the programme stop time ( ) for  
With  
displayed, shows time remaining from  
timer-recording.  
pg. 14  
current tape position to end of tape ( pg. 11).  
5 "Timer" Indicator lights when  
has been pressed to  
Counter, Preset Position*, Clock and Tape Remaining  
Time Display appear alternately when DISPLAY  
(or – –:– –) is pressed.  
engage Timer mode. pg. 13, 15  
6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator displays time remaining  
on tape when certain buttons are pressed. pg. 11  
* Preset Position is not displayed during playback.  
# Mode shows external input mode selected (L-1, L-2 or  
F-1).  
7 Channel Display shows preset position where the  
station currently being received is stored.  
Clock Display shows current time.  
pg. 7  
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46  
1 TV Button enables remote control of your JVC  
REMO TE CO N TRO L  
TV.  
"Operating JVC TVs" on page 47.  
2 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode  
between TV and AV. "Operat-  
pg. 8, 10 and  
ing JVC TVs" on page 47.  
3 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded  
programme. pg. 17  
^
&
1
2
3
TV  
TV/VCR  
AUDIO  
– –:– –  
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
p
4 NUMBER Keys are used in preset position  
selection pg. 10, VIDEO Plus+ timer pro-  
1
2
5
3
6
4
2
4
gramming  
pg. 12.  
VPS/PDC  
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO  
5
6
7
5 PDC Button enables/disables PDC recording.  
pg. 13, 15  
7
0000  
8
9
AUX  
4
0
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently  
available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.  
START  
DEBUT  
STOP  
FIN  
DATE  
TV  
PROG  
6
Button cancels timer-programme.  
0000 Button resets counter to 0:00:00.  
pg. 16  
8
EXPRESS  
pg. 11  
9
0
!
@
#
30 SEC  
1
PROG  
?
7 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time.  
pg. 14  
8 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program  
screen; inputs programme Start Time. pg. 14  
9 PROG Button accesses VIDEO Plus+ Program  
screen. pg. 12  
R
$
%
0
Button accesses Program screens/displays  
to check the programme that you have pro-  
grammed (next programme's information screen  
Q
R
appears each time button is pressed).  
pg. 16  
! Rewind [REW] Button — same as button on  
recorder. pg. 8, 9  
@ Record Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 10  
# Stop Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 8  
$ MENU Button accesses Menu screen.  
pg. 18  
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.  
% %fi Button is used for selection in on-screen  
menus. pg. 18  
TV PROG +/– selects the connected JVC TV's  
channel. "Operating JVC TVs" on page 47.  
"Operating JVC TVs" on page 47.  
^ STANDBY/ON  
Button — same as button on  
recorder.  
This remote control transmits A code signals  
only; it is not applicable to B code signals.  
& AUDIO Button changes output sound mode.  
pg. 21  
(TV Muting) Button mutes sound of  
connected JVC TV.  
page 47.  
"Operating JVC TVs" on  
* Display (– –:– –) Button — same as button on  
recorder.  
pg. 11  
( DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily  
serials. pg. 13, 15  
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) WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of  
weekly serials. pg. 13, 15  
Ho w To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's  
functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See  
below.)  
q AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary input  
mode. pg. 24  
Point the remote control toward the sensor window.  
w
Button engages timer-standby mode.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is  
pg. 13, 15  
about 8 m.  
e DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for  
timer recording. pg. 14  
O p e ra tin g JVC TVs  
r TV PROG +/– Button — same as button on  
recorder. pg. 10  
To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button,  
press the corresponding button: STANDBY/ON  
VCR, TV PROG +/–, TV  
, TV/  
+/–,  
(TV Muting).  
t 30 SEC Button initiates a 30-second period of  
fast-motion playback. pg. 17  
N O TES:  
y Auto Tracking Button enables/disables auto  
tracking mode during playback pg. 20  
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, there may be cases  
where some or all functions cannot 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.  
SP/LP (  
u Play Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 8, 9  
) Button selects tape speed.  
pg. 10  
i Fast Forward Button — same as button on  
recorder. pg. 8, 9  
o Pause Button — same as button on recorder.  
pg. 9  
p OK Button enters selections made in on-screen  
menus. pg. 18  
Q
@
#
Button initiates functions such as Index  
pg. 17, variable-speed search, frame  
Search  
by frame playback.  
pg. 9  
TV  
+/–Button controls volume of connected  
JVC TV.  
column.  
"Operating JVC TVs" in the right  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Power on  
Power off  
Temperature  
Operating  
: AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
TV channel storage  
capacity  
: 99 positions  
(+AUX position)  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
: 20 W  
: 4.5 W  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
HR-J665EK/  
: 5°C to 40°C  
Storage  
Operating position  
: –20°C to 60°C  
: Horizontal only  
HR-J660EK  
: UHF channels 21 – 69  
(470 – 862 MHz)  
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 275 mm  
HR-J665ES  
Aerial output  
:
VHF 44.5 – 143/143 – 470 MHz  
UHF 470 – 862 MHz  
Weight  
: 3.5 kg  
Format  
: VHS PAL standard  
: UHF channels 22 – 69  
(Adjustable)  
: Approx. 10 min.  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
: 240 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
Memory backup time  
(LP)  
: 480 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
"AA" battery x 2  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: PAL-type colour signal and  
CCIR monochrome signal,  
625 lines/50 fields  
: DA4 (Double Azimuth) helical  
scan system  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise  
specified.  
Recording system  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
: 45 dB  
: 250 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal  
audio)  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi  
audio)  
Input/Output  
: 21-pin scart connectors  
(IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1)  
RCA connectors  
(VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1,  
AUDIO OUT x 1)  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
Printed in Malaysia  
1298IYV*ID*PJ  
EK  
COPYRIGHT © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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