JVC HR-S8700EK Video Cassette Recorder

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: HR-S8700EK
• Type: VCR
• Compatible Formats: S-VHS, VHS
• Recording Quality: S-VHS, VHS
• Video Plus+ System: Yes
• Trademark: VIDEO Plus+, PlusCode
• Manufacturer: Gemstar Development Corporation

Safety Precautions:

The following safety precautions should be observed when using the Video Cassette Recorder:

• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture to prevent fire or shock hazard.
• It may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the copyright owner.
• When not in use for a long period, disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet to prevent electric shock or fire hazard.
• If unsure about electrical connections, consult a competent electrician.

Quick Set Up Guide:

1. Check the contents of the package.
2. Follow the installation instructions.
3. Perform auto set up.
4. Download presets if required.

T-V Link:

The T-V Link function allows control of the Video Cassette Recorder using the TV remote. Follow the instructions provided in the manual to set up and use this feature.

Satellite Receiver Control:

The Video Cassette Recorder can be used to control a satellite receiver. Refer to the manual for instructions on how to set up and use this feature.

Basic Operations:

The Video Cassette Recorder supports various basic operations such as video navigation, title editing, and finding titles.
Detailed instructions for these operations can be found in the manual.

Advanced Operations:

Advanced operations include system connections and subsidiary settings. Refer to the manual for detailed instructions on how to connect the Video Cassette Recorder to a stereo system and adjust subsidiary settings.

Subsidiary Information:

For additional information and troubleshooting, refer to the subsidiary information section of the manual. It provides answers to frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips.

FAQs

1. Can I use S-VHS and VHS cassettes with this recorder?
   Yes, both S-VHS and VHS cassettes can be used with this Video Cassette Recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are only possible with cassettes marked S-VHS.

2. What are VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode?
   VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system allows easy programming of recordings by entering a code corresponding to the desired program.

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S8700EK

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SPECIFICATIONS

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SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on page 2 ­ 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/ adapter or consult your dealer. In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

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Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “S-VHS”. By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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CAUTION When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from the mains outlet. Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. ” ” shows electrical power standby and ” ” shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette. 1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .
… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. … in direct sunlight. … in a dusty environment. … in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. … on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. 2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings. 3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control. 4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control. 5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport. MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions–just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
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SAFETY FIRST (cont.)

Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is 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. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL…
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE

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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.

1 CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW

STEP

Video Cassette Recorder
SYNCHRO

RF Cable

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Infrared Remote Control Unit

Satellite Controller

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

STEP

2 INSTALLATION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV
Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.
Back of TV

Aerial connector 21-pin AV input connector (SCART)
Mains Power Cord

RF Cable (provided)
21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)
Make this connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input 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.

TV Aerial Cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

S

OUT SORTIE

PAUSE TELEC.

AUDIO
OUT SORTIE

AV1 (L-1) AV2 (L-2)

IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

SYNCHRO EDIT MONTAGE SYNCHRO
JLIP

ANT. IN
ANTENNE ENTREE

IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR

SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT

RF OUT
ANTENNE SORTIE

Back of Recorder

RF CONNECTION
To connect to a TV with NO 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.

AV CONNECTION
To connect to a TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . . 1­ Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNECTION”. 2­ Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 (L-1) IN/
OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21pin AV input connector (SCART).
NOTES:
The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). If your TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” after the connection and the initial settings are completed ( pg. 50). You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)
Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.
For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.
To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the S-VIDEO CONNECTION described on page 7.

ATTENTION
Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed. Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder’s
power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8.

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Back of TV

AUDIO IN connectors

S-Video cable S-VIDEO IN connector (not provided)

Aerial connector Mains outlet Mains Power Cord

Audio cable (not provided)

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Back of Recorder

SOSOURTTIE
PAUSE TELEC.

AUDIO
OUT SORTIE

AV1 (L-1) AV2 (L-2)

IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

SYNCHRO EDIT MONTAGE SYNCHRO
JLIP

ANT. IN
ANTENNE ENTREE

IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR

SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT

RF OUT
ANTENNE SORTIE

RF Cable (provided)

S-VIDEO CONNECTION
To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . 1­ Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNEC-
TION” ( pg. 6). 2­ Connect the recorder’s S OUT connector to the TV’s
S-VIDEO IN connector. 3­ Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s
AUDIO IN connectors.

NOTES:
You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures. With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset
Download function. ( pg. 9) If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder’s
AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. ( pg. 59) To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode). For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.

ATTENTION
Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed. Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder’s
power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8.

AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP

Go to Step 3 ­ AUTO SET UP

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

STEP

3 AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL*

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.

• Useful if you have connected the video recorder to your TV via RF connection ( pg. 6). Video Channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder. the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.
batteries have been installed in the remote control.

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1 Press . If “Auto” appears on the display panel, press OK or #. “Auto” blinks; do

NOT press any button on the recorder or

remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated

below in item 2 or “­ ­ :­ ­”. Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 ­ 12 minutes;

the duration varies by area.

If “­ ­:­ ­” appears on the display panel,

refer to page 10.

AUTO SET

With the AV or S-VIDEO connection ( pg. 6, 7), if the TV is turned on and set to its

PLEASE WAIT

AV mode, the AUTO SET screen will appear.

When you have connected the video recorder 0 +

++

to a TV offering T-V Link via the AV connec-

tion ( pg. 6) and the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the Preset

[MENU] : EXIT

Download ( pg. 9) even if you select

Beginning

End

“Auto” for Auto Set Up function.

2 If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) — 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.
Go to item 3 .
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided 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 PR ­ 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 .

3 Press OK to finish Auto Set Up and refer to page 10 to check the results.

ATTENTION
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. 69)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required. Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) pg. 60 Tuner setting pg. 62 Clock setting pg. 69
If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting ( pg. 62) and, if necessary, video channel setting ( pg. 60).

NOTES:
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 numbers 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 there is a 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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PRESET DOWNLOAD

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS
When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 6), you can set the recorder’s tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function ( pg. 8). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers automatically. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
ATTENTION
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc. Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin
SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

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Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin
SCART cable is connected between your TV and the recorder. the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.
batteries have been installed in the remote control.

1 Press . If “Auto” appears on the display panel, Press %fi to select “CH ­ ­” and
press OK or #. Preset position on the
display panel increases from “CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated on page 10 or “­ ­ :­ ­”. If “­ ­:­ ­” appears on the display panel, refer
to page 10. If you are using the on-screen display, the T-V
LINK screen will appear. Then the GUIDE
PROG SET screen will appear during Guide
Program number set.
If you press any button on the recorder or
remote control while downloading is in
progress, this process will be interrupted and
you will need to start again. See NOTES below.

T-V LINK PLEASE WAIT
[MENU] : EXIT
GUIDE PROG SET PLEASE WAIT

[MENU] : EXIT
2 Press to turn off the recorder. Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the display as illustrated on the right. Press PR ­ until the display panel shows “_OUT­ ­” to set the Video Channel to off.
3 Press OK to exit Video Channel Set mode. 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.

NOTES:
In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the recorder cannot perform either auto clock set or auto Guide Program number set.
If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the beginning.
Auto clock may not function properly depending on reception conditions. When you perform Preset Download, be sure to use fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

• On this recorder, the characters available for station names (ID) are A­Z, 0­9, ­, , + and (space). The names of some downloaded stations may differ from those on your TV ( pg. 66).

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

Auto Set Up/Preset Download results appear on the display panel

When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the

A

correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 8 or

after performing item 1 on page 9.

When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, “(PR)1”

B

will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 8 or after performing

item 1 on page 9.

C

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. 18); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.
  A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: 1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
  recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s). If station names (ID — pg. 67) 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 64 ­ 66.
  Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.
  B If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not: 1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
  recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s). If station names (ID — pg. 67) 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 64 ­ 66. 2 Perform “Clock Set” on page 69.
  Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.
  C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed: 1 Make sure that the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder (for RF connection), or that the 21-pin SCART cable
  is connected properly between TV and the recorder (for AV connection). Turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again. 2 Perform “Auto Set Up” on page 8 or “Preset Download” on page 9.

IMPORTANT
In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected ( pg. 18, “VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming”).
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture “Delete A Channel” on page 65.
If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 64 ­ 66 to input station names ( “Set Stations”) or delete unnecessary stations ( “Delete A Channel”). You can also change station preset positions ( “Change Station Preset Position”).
For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the recorder’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. pg. 60, “Video Channel Set”.

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 020 8208 7654

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T-V LINK
T-V Link Functions
When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 6), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fullywired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
NexTView Link
You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
TV Auto Power On
You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically whenever you play a tape. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
VCR Auto Standby
You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

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Direct Rec
You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder. Follow the procedure below to use this function.
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

TURN ON THE RECORDER
1 Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU.

3

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MODE SET”, then press OK or

.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

4

SELECT DIRECT REC MODE

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “DIRECT REC”, then press OK or # to set to “ON”.

MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

ON

DIRECT REC

ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

DIGITAL 3R

ON

NEXT PAGE

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

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NOTES:
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the RECORD button functions as described in “Recording” ( pg. 16).
During the Direct Rec, “­ ­” appears on the display panel. If a programme is recorded with the Direct Rec, the station
name will not be registered for the Video Navigation. “­ ­ ­ ­” will be displayed for the station name. When you perform T-V LINK functions, be sure to use a fullywired 21-pin SCART cable. Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadcast. To record a scrambled broadcast, set “DIRECT REC” to “OFF” and follow the procedure described in “Recording” on page16. Retake function ( pg. 58) does not work during Direct Rec.

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SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL

Satellite Receiver Control Setting
The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before VIDEO Plus+ timer recording ( pg. 18) or Express timer programming ( pg. 20) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2” and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
Satellite receiver

Your recorder

Satellite Controller (suggested locations)

Transmitter Satellite Controller

Satellite receiver

21-pin SCART cable
SAT CONTROL AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
Back of Recorder

Installing Satellite Controller

SITUATE SATELLITE

CONTROLLER

1

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is unobstructed.

ATTACH SATELLITE

CONTROLLER

2

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

3

Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.
NOTE:

When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction manual.

CONNECT SATELLITE CON-

TROLLER TO RECORDER

4

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector on the rear panel.

Setting satellite receiver’s brand and channel
After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly.
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

TURN ON SATELLITE

RECEIVER

1

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ON RECORDER
2 Press MENU.

3

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

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3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND
JVC AMSTRAD CANAL SATELLITE CANAL + D-BOX ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) FINLUX FORCE GALAXIS GRUNDIG HIRSCHMANN ITT NOKIA JERROLD KATHREIN LUXOR MASCOM MASPRO NOKIA PACE PANASONIC PHILIPS RFT SAGEM SALORA SIEMENS SKYMASTER TPS TRIAX WISI

CODE
73 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 81 81 85 82 68 89 88 64, 65 64, 78 68 75 70, 71 68 93 70 87 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 74 66, 84 69 83 68 64 69 83 91 64

NOTES:
The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite receiver.
For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input mode to 2-digit.
If your satellite receiver has more than two channel mode, be sure to set to “All Channel Mode”. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.
When selecting the satellite receiver’s channel ( step 6), signals from the remote control may interfere with signals transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move the remote control as close to the recorder’s infrared beam receiving window as possible.

ACCESS SAT CONTROL

SET SCREEN

4

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or #.

INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET GUIDE PROG SET SAT CONTROL SET JLIP ID NO. SET

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

ENTER SATELLITE

RECEIVER’S BRAND

5

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the brand code from the list in the left column, then press OK.

SAT CONTROL SET BRAND : ­ ­

If the brand code you

entered is invalid, the code field is reset. Enter the correct brand code

[0­9] = [MENU] : EXIT

again.

If the recorder is in playback or recording mode, you

cannot set the brand code.

SELECT SATELLITE

RECEIVER’S CHANNEL FOR

TESTING

6

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter one of the channel positions on the satellite receiver, then press OK.

SAT CONTROL SET SAT PROG : ­ ­ ­

You can select the

channel position between 1 to 999.

[0­9] = : TEST [MENU] : EXIT

After pressing OK, the

recorder enters the Test mode.

7

CHECK RESULT OF TEST

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same channel as you set in step 6…
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHANGED TO …”, then press OK or # to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

SAT CONTROL SET SAT PROG : 111
CHANGED TO 111 NOT CHANGED
[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly…
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT CHANGED”, then press OK or #. Then perform the procedure again from step 5.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Playback
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
32

PLAY SHUTTLE

1

4 STOP/EJECT PR+/­

PAUSE

JOG

1 2
1 4 7
1
32 PLAY

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

2 REW 4 STOP

TV/VCR
3 4 4
3
PR
2 FF
PAUSE

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator

appears on screen when,

from the Stop mode, you

press FF, REW or perform an

Index Search. The position of

“5” in relation to “0”

(beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on 0

the tape.

“O.S.D.” ( pg. 55) must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear. Beginning

3
++
1:23:45 REMAIN 2:35
End

NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the indication is not correct.

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The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme.

1

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.
The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.
While “­ ­ ­ ­” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

2

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

3

START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder’s display panel during automatic tracking ( pg. 38).
Playback picture quality of LP/EP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings.

STOP PLAYBACK

4

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2U — when:
Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. The picture is unclear or no picture appears. “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only
with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” ( pg. 55)).
INFORMATION
When using the AV connection ( pg. 6), initiating 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. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does
not always function as described above.

Usable cassettes
Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.
This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.

• By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

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NOTE:
Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures.
Still

rsey Resvleorwse

mSoltoiown

Pla

pRleave

Fsoerwaarcrdh y

search

Reverse

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

1

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME

PLAYBACK

2

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-byframe playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.
OR
Press PAUSE. Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will advance one frame.
OR
Press @ 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.

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION

PLAYBACK

1

During playback or still picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion (refer to the illustration above).
OR
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture.
OR
During still picture, press and hold @ or #. Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:
Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. ( pg. 32)

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

SEARCH

1

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on the left).

OR
During playback, press @ or #.

The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

SEARCH

1

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback.

For forward high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second.
For reverse high-speed search, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release it within 1 second.
OR
During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

ATTENTION
In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-byframe playback mode, the picture will be distorted. noise bars will appear. there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP/ EP mode.
Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow-motion, frame-by-frame playback or variable speed search.
Picture may not appear during high-speed search with a tape recorded in LP mode.
When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being used.

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Recording
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
4,5

PLAY

6 2 STOP/EJECT PR+/­

1

SP/LP/EP
3 4

RECORD

PAUSE
5

1

2

2

1

NUMBER

4

7

1
2
4,5 PLAY 6 STOP

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

4 RECORD

TV/VCR
3 4 4
3 SP/LP/EP
3
2 PR+/­
5 PAUSE

INFORMATION
When using the AV connection ( pg. 6), you can switch 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.
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power cut 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.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder.

1

LOAD A CASSETTE
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See below).
The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder power comes on automatically.
While “­ ­ ­ ­” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

2

Press PR +/­ or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

3

Press SP/LP/EP ( ). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.

In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times. If you record a programme in EP mode on this
recorder, it is recommended that you play back the EP-recorded tape on this recorder. Picture quality of LP/EP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings.

4

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette ( pg. 38).

If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded ( pg. 11). (Only with a TV offering T-V Link)

You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress. To change the preset, see step 5.

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

5

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
During the Record Pause mode, you can change the preset by pressing the PR +/­ buttons or the NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

6

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

PR+/­

RECORD

0000

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

­ ­:­ ­
3 4 4
3
PR

Tape Remaining Time

1

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME
Press ­ ­:­ ­ until the time remaining on the tape appears.
The display panel shows the tape remaining time with ” ” displayed.
By pressing the ­ ­:­ ­ button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position, clock time or tape remaining time. Preset position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:
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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Record One Programme While Watching Another

1

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.
The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

1

Press ­ ­:­ ­ until a counter reading appears on the display panel.

RESET COUNTER

2

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.
The counter is reset to “0:00:00″ and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.

Instant Timer Recording (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

1

Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

2

Press RECORD again. ” ” blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING

DURATION

3

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder’s front panel.

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VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming
Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set
properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder
will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
LCD panel

DAILY WEEKLY

LCD PROG

1
2
1

­ ­:­ ­
23

NUMBER PDC

456 789
0

1

PROG

2

3
4 4
SP/LP

3

OK

STOP+/­
You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the PlusCode number.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ DISPLAY

1

Press LCD PROG. The LCD panel looks like this:

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN

1 Press PROG.

VIDEO PLUS+

[0 ­ 9] = VIDEO PLUS+ [+/­] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING [PROG] : EXIT
The front display panel looks like this:

2

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record, then press OK.

VIDEO PLUS+ 12345678

If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number.

[0 ­ 9] = [ ] : DELETE [PROG] : EXIT

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel:

3

The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM

SCREEN

The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears).

­ P1 ­

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

START

STOP

21:00 = 22:00

SP

VPS/PDC OFF

The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position.

DATE 25.12
: OK

TV PROG 1 BBC 1

SP

2

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of a programme you wish to record, then press .
If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number.
The PlusCode number you enter appears on the LCD panel:

Then go to step 3 in the right column.

IMPORTANT Make sure the preset position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see “VIDEO Plus+® System Setup” on page 70 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 19.

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SET TAPE SPEED

4 Press SP/LP/EP (

) to set the tape speed.

5

SET PDC MODE
Press PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the screen or “VPS/ PDC” is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the screen or “VPS/ PDC” is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF. “PDC Recording” in the column below.
VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

6

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set, “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. ( pg. 23)

Repeat steps 1 ­ 6 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER

MODE

7

Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and appears on the display panel.
To disengage the timer, press (TIMER) again.

NOTES:
To Change The Stop Time . . . . . . press STOP +/­ in step 3. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday ­ Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on screen and “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes ( pg. 22).
It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a PlusCode number which starts with “0”.

Satellite Receiver Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the VIDEO Plus+ system: 1 Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” ( pg. 12). 2 Perform steps 1 ­ 7. In step 3, the display panel shows
“L2” for the preset position. In step 5, you cannot set PDC to ON. 3 Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

ATTENTION
Regarding Guide Program Number Set
“GUIDE PROG SET” appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set. If you want to set the Guide Program number for the
satellite broadcast station, press the NUMBER key “0” to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. Press %fi to input the preset position number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives that station, then press OK or # to set the Guide Program Number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2

­ ­

(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2 programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system. * If your recorder receives
BBC2 on the preset position 2, press OK or # after entering “2” using %fi buttons.

Timer Warning
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.

­ WARNING­ TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON []

NOTES:
The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.
If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

PDC Recording
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to “OFF” if PDC is not available on your selected channel ( step 5 above).
NOTES:
PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER on your recorder.
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

Express Timer Programming
Before performing Express Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set
properly. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder
will come on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

DAILY WEEKLY

1

­ ­:­ ­

8PDC

2
1
4

2 5

3 6

789

0
1,9 1

PROG

2

START+/­

2,3

4

STOP+/­

10

3

4 4
7 SP/LP/EP

3

9 OK

6 PR+/­

5 DATE+/­

If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN
1 Press PROG.

2

ACCESS PROGRAMME

SCREEN

Press START +/­. (If you’re just starting out, “P1” appears.)

­ P1 ­

START

STOP

­ ­:­ ­ = ­ ­:­ ­

SP

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE ­ ­.­ ­

TV PROG ­ ­

[+/­] = 0:SAT [PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

SP

3

ENTER PROGRAMME

START TIME

Press START +/­ to enter the time you want recording to start.

­ P1 ­

START

STOP

21:00 = ­ ­:­ ­

Press and hold START +/­ to move in 30minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

SP
DATE ­ ­.­ ­
[+/­] = [PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

VPS/PDC OFF
TV PROG ­ ­

SP

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP

TIME

4

Press STOP +/­ to enter the time you want recording to stop.
Press and hold STOP +/­ to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

5

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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6

ENTER PRESET POSITION

Press PR +/­ to enter the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record.

­ P1 ­

START

STOP

21:00 = 22:00

SP

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE 25.12
[+/­] = [PROG] : EXIT

TV PROG 1
BBC 1 0:SAT

SP

SET TAPE SPEED

7 Press SP/LP/EP (

) to set the tape speed.

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.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

9

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set, “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. ( pg. 23)

Repeat steps 1 ­ 9 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER MODE
10 Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and appears on the display panel.
To disengage the timer, press (TIMER) again.

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.

NOTE:
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on screen and “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes ( pg. 22).

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Satellite Receiver Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: 1 Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” ( pg. 12). 2 Perform steps 1 ­ 10. In step 6, press the NUMBER key
“0” to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. The display panel shows “L2” for the preset position. Then press PR +/­ to enter the preset position for the satellite broadcast. In step 8, you cannot set PDC to ON. 3 Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

PDC Recording
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service in some areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to “OFF” if PDC is not available on your selected channel. ( step 8 in the left column).
NOTES:
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 or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER on your recorder.
PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.

Timer Warning
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.

­ WARNING­ TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON []

NOTES:
The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.
If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

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PDC

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

START+/­ STOP+/­

3
4 4
SP/LP/EP

3

OK

PR+/­ DATE+/­

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

1 Press , then press

.

2

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK

SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press .

START STOP CH DATE 1 8 : 00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12 2 10 : 00 10 : 45 2 25 . 12 3 11 : 30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12 4 5 6 7 8

[ ] : NEXT

3

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/

DISPLAY

Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the next programme’s information appears.

­ P1 ­

START

STOP

8:00 = 10:00

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.

NOTE:
You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder’s power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode pg. 56) or the recorder is in the Timer mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

To cancel or replace a programme…

CANCEL OR REPLACE A

PROGRAMME

4

Press to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/­, STOP+/­, DATE+/­, PR+/­, SP/LP/EP ( ), PDC.

You can change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the preset position by pressing the NUMBER key “0”.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/

DISPLAY

5

Press as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE
6 Press .

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PDC
PROG START+/­

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

STOP+/­

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3
4 4
SP/LP/EP

3

OK

DATE+/­

PR+/­

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When programmes overlap each other

If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking.

START STOP CH DATE 1 8 : 00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12 2 10P:R0O0GR1A0M: 4O5VER2LAP2P5E.D12 3 11 : 30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12 4 5 6 7 8

START STOP CH DATE 1 8 : 00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12 2 10 : 00 10 : 45 2 25 . 12 3 11 : 30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12 4 9 : 00 10 : 00 92 DAILY 5 6 7 8

[ ] : NEXT [5] = [PROG] : EXIT

EX. Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other.

CONFIRM OVERLAPPING

PROGRAMMES

1

Overlapping programmes blink on the screen.

2

SELECT PROGRAMME TO MODIFY
Press %fi, then press OK or #.
You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.
NOTE:
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer programme setting. The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. Without doing anything for about 1 minutes, the recorder will finish the timer programming.

3

CANCEL OR CHANGE

PROGRAMME SETTING

To cancel a programme, press when the Program

­ P1 ­

screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM

START

STOP

8:00 = 10:00

COMPLETED” appears on

SP

VPS/PDC OFF

the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

DATE 24.12
[ ] : DELETE

TV PROG 3 ITV
[+/­] =

To change a programme, [PROG] : EXIT

press the appropriate

button: START+/­, STOP+/­, DATE +/­, PR +/­,

SP/LP/EP ( ) and/or PDC when the Program screen

on which you want to make changes is shown, then

press OK.

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for

about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer programme setting made last after making correction on a programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the Program Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved.

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VIDEO NAVIGATION

Navigation
When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording start time, date, channel, etc. If the tape is recorded on this recorder for the first time, new tape number and the recording date are also registered. On the tape only the tape number information is recorded.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

1
2
1

­ ­:­ ­
23

456

789

0
1
NAVIG2ATION

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

Navigation Playback

This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme.

LOAD A RECORDED

CASSETTE

1

Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.
While “­ ­ ­ ­” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.

ACCESS TITLE SCREEN

2

Press NAVIGATION.
After pressing NAVIGATION, it may take a few seconds to access the title screen while the recorder searches for the programme information.
If there is no cassette loaded, “FIND TITLE” screen appears. ( pg. 30)

3

SELECT A PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to watch.

]0013 FOOTBALL 98 1/ 3

BLANK 1:25 (SP)

22 : 00 26.02.99 BBC1

20 : 00 27.02.99 BBC2

BLANK 0 : 30 (SP)

21 : 00 28.02.99 L-1

22 : 15 28.02.99 PR.07

8 : 15 15.01.00 BBC1

21 : 00=22 : 30 1 : 30 (SP)

WORLD CUP 98

/SPORTS

[5] = [NAVIGATION] : EXIT

START PLAYBACK

4

Press OK. Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

Check Memory
You can check the amount of recorded information in the memory.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

2

ACCESS VIDEO

NAVIGATION SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

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3

CHECK MEMORY

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHECK MEMORY”, then press OK.
The CHECK MEMORY screen will appear.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE

FIND TITLE

FIND BLANK SPACE

CHECK MEMORY

NAVIGATION

: ON

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

CHECK MEMORY

0

100

[MENU] : EXIT
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.

Turn Off Navigation
If you don’t want to record information on the programmes, set “NAVIGATION” to “OFF”.
Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 24 before continuing.

1

TURN OFF NAVIGATION

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NAVIGATION”, then press OK or # to set to “OFF”.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE FIND TITLE FIND BLANK SPACE CHECK MEMORY NAVIGATION

: OFF

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
2 Press MENU.

Video Navigation Title Screen

12

3

]0013 FOOTBALL 98 1/ 3

5

BLANK 1:25 (SP)

4

22 : 00 26.02.99 BBC1

20 : 00 27.02.99 BBC2

6

BLANK 0 : 30 (SP) 21 : 00 28.02.99 L-1

7

• 22 : 15 28.02.99 PR.07

8 : 15 15.01.00 BBC1

8

21 : 00=22 : 30 1 : 30 (SP)

WORLD CUP 98

/SPORTS

[5] = [NAVIGATION] : EXIT

1 Tape number 2 Tape title
If there is no tape title entered, the earliest recording date will be displayed. 3 Current page number/total page number 4 Largest blank space on the tape (Calculated remaining time based on the current tape speed (SP, LP or EP) selected on the recorder) 5 Programme information (Recording start time, date and channel number) 6 Currently selected programme 7 Current tape position “*” is displayed if the currently selected programme and the current tape position are different while tape is not running. 8 Detailed information of currently selected programme (Recording start time, end time, recording length, recording speed, programme title and category) If there are no title and category entered, “TITLE” and “CATEGORY” will be displayed.

NOTES:
Video Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder only.
To record the date and time as the programme title in this recorder’s memory, make sure the recorder’s clock is set correctly before recording.
To record the programme information in this recorder’s memory, you must continue to record each programme for over the minimum recording time; 8 min. for the SP mode, 15 min. for the LP mode or 23 min. for the EP mode.
Video Navigation may not work properly depending on the cassette being used.
If the recorder finds two tape numbers in one tape while playing back or searching for the beginning of a programme, then when you remove the tape, the tape will be assigned just one number (smaller number).
The programme information is stored in this recorder’s memory. If the memory in this recorder should ever be damaged and the programme information lost, it is impossible to restore that information.
After recording a tape with this recorder, write the tape number on a label and affix the label to the cassette in order to allow you to find the tape by its number.

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Find Blank Space
This function is useful for finding out the blank space on a cassette and recording a new programme there.
Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 24 before continuing.

1

ACCESS FIND BLANK

SPACE SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “FIND BLANK SPACE”, then press OK.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE

FIND TITLE

FIND BLANK SPACE

CHECK MEMORY

NAVIGATION

: ON

VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)
Title Editing
You can edit the tape title and the programme titles as you like. You can also select the category in the programme title. In short, you can use the Video Navigation function to create your own video tape library.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

2 3

SELECT TAPE NUMBER

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number on which you want to record a programme, then press OK.

] BLANK (LP)

1/100

0998 02 : 30 23.02.99-

0120 02 : 30 MOVIE2

0105 02 : 01 BASEBALL

0055 01 : 57 19.01.99

0013 01 : 55 FOOTBALL

0995 01 : 37 06.09.99

0043 01 : 14 08.10.00

0061 00 : 57 DISNEY

0005 00 : 50 25.12.99

[2 3] : PAGE [MEMU] : EXIT [5] = : SEARCH

The calculated blank space is based on the current tape speed (SP, LP or EP) selected on the recorder.
If the cassette (on which the blank space you have found exists) is loaded, the recorder searches the beginning of the blank space and goes into the stop mode automatically.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette on which you have found the blank space.

INSERT TAPE 0998

NUMBER

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

[MENU] : EXIT
The recorder searches the beginning of the blank space and goes into the stop mode automatically.
NOTE:
The recorder may not go into the stop mode right on the beginning of the selected blank space.

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Edit Tape Title
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

2

ACCESS VIDEO

NAVIGATION SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

ACCESS EDIT TITLE SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “EDIT TITLE”, then press OK or #.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE

FIND TITLE

FIND BLANK SPACE

CHECK MEMORY

NAVIGATION

: ON

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

SELECT TAPE NUMBER

4

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the number of the tape whose title you want to edit, then press OK or #.

] 0115 MOVIE1
*0114 18.03.99 –
0113 25.02.99 0112 23.02.99 0111 MOVIE2 0110 BASEBALL 0108 05.09.98 0107 29.08.98 0106 BEST HIT [5] =
[MENU] : EXIT

1/ 12

5

The “*” mark indicates the tape number of the cassette that is currently in the recorder.

SELECT TAPE TITLE

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number, then press OK or #. The tape title begins blinking.

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2
22:00 26.02.99 BBC1
21:00 28.02.99 L-1
*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99

[5] = : EDIT = [ ] : DELETE ] [MENU] : EXIT

The “*” mark indicates the current position on the tape.

ENTER CHARACTER

6

Press NUMBER keys and # to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” below.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
7 Press MENU.

Entering Character
Press the appropriate NUMBER key, then press # to enter each character. Refer to the example below.
(Ex.) Enter “JVC NEWS” 1 Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press #. 2 Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press #. 3 Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press #. 4 Press 0 ( ) twice to enter ” (space)”, then press #. 5 Press 6 (MNO) twice to enter “N”, then press #. 6 Press 3 (DEF) twice to enter “E”, then press #. 7 Press 9 (WXYZ) once to enter “W”, then press #. 8 Press 7 (PQRS) four times to enter “S”, then press #.

NUMBER KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

CHARACTER

• . , / ­ + ( ) 1
  A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ D E F 3 È É Ë Ê G H I 4 Î Ï Ì Í J K L 5 M N O 6 Ö Ô Ò Ó Õ Ø Ñ P Q R S 7 T U V 8 Ü Ù Û Ú W X Y Z 9 0 _

NOTES:
If you make a mistake, press @ # to select the character, then enter the correct character.
If you want to delete a character, press @ # to select the character, then press .

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1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)

Edit Programme Title And Category
Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 27 before continuing.

1

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, then press OK or #. The “TITLE” display begins blinking.

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3

20:00 27.02.99 BBC2

22:00 26.02.99 BBC1

21:00 28.02.99 L-1

*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99

20:00=21:30 1:30 (SP)

TITLE

/CATEGORY

[5]

= : EDIT

= [ ] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

ENTER CHARACTER

2

Press NUMBER keys and # to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 27.

3

SELECT CATEGORY

Press %fi to select the category you want, then press OK or #.

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2 22:00 26.02.99 BBC1 21:00 28.02.99 L-1
*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99 20:00=21:30 1:30 (SP) WORLD CUP 98 /SPORTS

[5]: SELECT : OK
[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.

Choice Of Category
CATEGORY % %fi MOVIE %fi SPORTS %fi SPECIAL %fi SERIES %fi SHOW %fi MUSIC %fi CHILDREN %fi NEWS %fi OTHERS fi

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Delete Tape Data
Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 27 before continuing.

1

SELECT TAPE TITLE

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number you want to delete, then press .

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2
22:00 26.02.99 BBC1
21:00 28.02.99 L-1
*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99

[5] = : EDIT = [ ] : DELETE ] [MENU] : EXIT

DELETE TAPE DATA

2

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “YES”, then press OK or #.

]0114 18.03.99 DELETE

YES NO

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
3 Press MENU.

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Delete Programme Data
Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 27 before continuing.

1

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to delete, then press .

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3

20:00 27.02.99 BBC2

22:00 26.02.99 BBC1

21:00 28.02.99 L-1

*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99

20:00=21:30 1:30 (SP)

TITLE

/CATEGORY

[5]

= : EDIT

= [ ] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

DELETE PROGRAMME

DATA

2

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “YES”, then press OK or #.

20:00 27.02.99 BBC2 DELETE

YES NO

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
3 Press MENU.

NOTES:
When you delete data, only the tape and/or programme information is deleted from the rcorder’s memory. The actual recording on the tape is not erased.
If the recorder’s memory becomes full, the recorder cannot register any more information. Delete any unnecessary data of tape or programme from the recorder’s memory.

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VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)

Finding Title

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

Sorting By Tape Number
This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to playback in the order sorted by tape number.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

2

ACCESS VIDEO

NAVIGATION SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

ACCESS FIND TITLE

SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “FIND TITLE”, then press OK or #.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE

FIND TITLE

FIND BLANK SPACE

CHECK MEMORY

NAVIGATION

: ON

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS TAPE NO. SCREEN

4

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY TAPE NO.”, then press OK or #.

FIND TITLE
BY TAPE NO. BY DATE BY CATEGORY

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

5

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK.

]

1/100

0999 BBC2 1900 28.12.99

0999 F1 BRAZIL 28.12.99

0999 007 GOLDE 25.12.99

0999 BBC1 2100 30.11.99

0998 ZDF 2100 28.11.99

0998 PR99 1000 01.01.00

0997 ARSENAL V 25.11.99

0996 BBC2 2300 24.11.99

0996 RA11 915 26.12.99

[2 3] : PAGE [MEMU] : EXIT [5] = : EDIT

If the cassette (on which the programme you have found is recorded) is loaded, playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

LOAD A CASSETTE

6

Insert the cassette whose number is displayed on the screen.

INSERT TAPE 0998

[MENU] : EXIT
Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

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Sorting By Date
This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to play back in the order sorted by date.
Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sorting By Tape Number” on page 30 before continuing.

ACCESS DATE SCREEN

1

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY DATE”, then press OK or

.

FIND TITLE
BY TAPE NO. BY DATE BY CATEGORY

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

2

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK.

]

1/100

0997 JAPAN VS 14.02.00

0993 LOST WORL 02.01.00

0998 PR99 1000 01.01.00

0999 FOOTBALL 28.12.99

0999 F1 BRAZIL 28.12.99

0996 RA11 2000 26.12.99

0999 007 GOLDE 25.12.99

0993 CNN 115 25.12.99

0999 BBC1 2000 30.11.99

[2 3] : PAGE [MEMU] : EXIT [5] = : EDIT

3

If the cassette (on which the programme you have found is recorded) is loaded, playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette whose number is displayed on the screen.

INSERT TAPE 0998

[MENU] : EXIT
Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

31

Sorting By Category
This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to play back in the order sorted by category.
Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sorting By Tape Number” on page 30 before continuing.

ACCESS CATEGORY

SCREEN

1

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY CATEGORY”, then press OK or #.

FIND TITLE
BY TAPE NO. BY DATE BY CATEGORY

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

2

SELECT CATEGORY

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the category you want to watch, then press OK.

MOVIE SPORTS SPECIAL SERIES SHOW MUSIC CHILDREN NEWS OTHERS
­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [5] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK.

] MOVIE

1/ 2

0999 007 GOLDE25.12.99

0980 GUNDAM3 23.12.98

0979 GUNDAM2 21.12.98

0975 GUNDAM1 30.10.99

0960 ZDF 2100 28.11.97

0960 PR99 1000 01.01.00

0951 GODILLA 25.11.97

0926 CNN 115 06.06.98

0910 RA11 930 05.02.99

[2 3] : PAGE [MEMU] : EXIT [5] = : EDIT

4

If the cassette (on which the programme you have found is recorded) is loaded, playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette whose number is displayed on the screen.

INSERT TAPE 0998

[MENU] : EXIT
Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

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VIDEO NAVIGATION

Navigation
When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording start time, date, channel, etc. If the tape is recorded on this recorder for the first time, new tape number and the recording date are also registered. On the tape only the tape number information is recorded.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

1
2
1

­ ­:­ ­
23

456

789

0
1
NAVIG2ATION

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

Navigation Playback

This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme.

LOAD A RECORDED

CASSETTE

1

Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.
While “­ ­ ­ ­” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.

ACCESS TITLE SCREEN

2

Press NAVIGATION.
After pressing NAVIGATION, it may take a few seconds to access the title screen while the recorder searches for the programme information.
If there is no cassette loaded, “FIND TITLE” screen appears. ( pg. 30)

3

SELECT A PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to watch.

]0013 FOOTBALL 98 1/ 3

BLANK 1:25 (SP)

22 : 00 26.02.99 BBC1

20 : 00 27.02.99 BBC2

BLANK 0 : 30 (SP)

21 : 00 28.02.99 L-1

22 : 15 28.02.99 PR.07

8 : 15 15.01.00 BBC1

21 : 00=22 : 30 1 : 30 (SP)

WORLD CUP 98

/SPORTS

[5] = [NAVIGATION] : EXIT

START PLAYBACK

4

Press OK. Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

Check Memory
You can check the amount of recorded information in the memory.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

2

ACCESS VIDEO

NAVIGATION SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

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3

CHECK MEMORY

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHECK MEMORY”, then press OK.
The CHECK MEMORY screen will appear.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE

FIND TITLE

FIND BLANK SPACE

CHECK MEMORY

NAVIGATION

: ON

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

CHECK MEMORY

0

100

[MENU] : EXIT
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.

Turn Off Navigation
If you don’t want to record information on the programmes, set “NAVIGATION” to “OFF”.
Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 24 before continuing.

1

TURN OFF NAVIGATION

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NAVIGATION”, then press OK or # to set to “OFF”.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE FIND TITLE FIND BLANK SPACE CHECK MEMORY NAVIGATION

: OFF

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
2 Press MENU.

Video Navigation Title Screen

12

3

]0013 FOOTBALL 98 1/ 3

5

BLANK 1:25 (SP)

4

22 : 00 26.02.99 BBC1

20 : 00 27.02.99 BBC2

6

BLANK 0 : 30 (SP) 21 : 00 28.02.99 L-1

7

• 22 : 15 28.02.99 PR.07

8 : 15 15.01.00 BBC1

8

21 : 00=22 : 30 1 : 30 (SP)

WORLD CUP 98

/SPORTS

[5] = [NAVIGATION] : EXIT

1 Tape number 2 Tape title
If there is no tape title entered, the earliest recording date will be displayed. 3 Current page number/total page number 4 Largest blank space on the tape (Calculated remaining time based on the current tape speed (SP, LP or EP) selected on the recorder) 5 Programme information (Recording start time, date and channel number) 6 Currently selected programme 7 Current tape position “*” is displayed if the currently selected programme and the current tape position are different while tape is not running. 8 Detailed information of currently selected programme (Recording start time, end time, recording length, recording speed, programme title and category) If there are no title and category entered, “TITLE” and “CATEGORY” will be displayed.

NOTES:
Video Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder only.
To record the date and time as the programme title in this recorder’s memory, make sure the recorder’s clock is set correctly before recording.
To record the programme information in this recorder’s memory, you must continue to record each programme for over the minimum recording time; 8 min. for the SP mode, 15 min. for the LP mode or 23 min. for the EP mode.
Video Navigation may not work properly depending on the cassette being used.
If the recorder finds two tape numbers in one tape while playing back or searching for the beginning of a programme, then when you remove the tape, the tape will be assigned just one number (smaller number).
The programme information is stored in this recorder’s memory. If the memory in this recorder should ever be damaged and the programme information lost, it is impossible to restore that information.
After recording a tape with this recorder, write the tape number on a label and affix the label to the cassette in order to allow you to find the tape by its number.

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Find Blank Space
This function is useful for finding out the blank space on a cassette and recording a new programme there.
Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 24 before continuing.

1

ACCESS FIND BLANK

SPACE SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “FIND BLANK SPACE”, then press OK.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE

FIND TITLE

FIND BLANK SPACE

CHECK MEMORY

NAVIGATION

: ON

VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)
Title Editing
You can edit the tape title and the programme titles as you like. You can also select the category in the programme title. In short, you can use the Video Navigation function to create your own video tape library.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

2 3

SELECT TAPE NUMBER

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number on which you want to record a programme, then press OK.

] BLANK (LP)

1/100

0998 02 : 30 23.02.99-

0120 02 : 30 MOVIE2

0105 02 : 01 BASEBALL

0055 01 : 57 19.01.99

0013 01 : 55 FOOTBALL

0995 01 : 37 06.09.99

0043 01 : 14 08.10.00

0061 00 : 57 DISNEY

0005 00 : 50 25.12.99

[2 3] : PAGE [MEMU] : EXIT [5] = : SEARCH

The calculated blank space is based on the current tape speed (SP, LP or EP) selected on the recorder.
If the cassette (on which the blank space you have found exists) is loaded, the recorder searches the beginning of the blank space and goes into the stop mode automatically.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette on which you have found the blank space.

INSERT TAPE 0998

NUMBER

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

[MENU] : EXIT
The recorder searches the beginning of the blank space and goes into the stop mode automatically.
NOTE:
The recorder may not go into the stop mode right on the beginning of the selected blank space.

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Edit Tape Title
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

2

ACCESS VIDEO

NAVIGATION SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

ACCESS EDIT TITLE SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “EDIT TITLE”, then press OK or #.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE

FIND TITLE

FIND BLANK SPACE

CHECK MEMORY

NAVIGATION

: ON

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

SELECT TAPE NUMBER

4

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the number of the tape whose title you want to edit, then press OK or #.

] 0115 MOVIE1
*0114 18.03.99 –
0113 25.02.99 0112 23.02.99 0111 MOVIE2 0110 BASEBALL 0108 05.09.98 0107 29.08.98 0106 BEST HIT [5] =
[MENU] : EXIT

1/ 12

5

The “*” mark indicates the tape number of the cassette that is currently in the recorder.

SELECT TAPE TITLE

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number, then press OK or #. The tape title begins blinking.

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2
22:00 26.02.99 BBC1
21:00 28.02.99 L-1
*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99

[5] = : EDIT = [ ] : DELETE ] [MENU] : EXIT

The “*” mark indicates the current position on the tape.

ENTER CHARACTER

6

Press NUMBER keys and # to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” below.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
7 Press MENU.

Entering Character
Press the appropriate NUMBER key, then press # to enter each character. Refer to the example below.
(Ex.) Enter “JVC NEWS” 1 Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press #. 2 Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press #. 3 Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press #. 4 Press 0 ( ) twice to enter ” (space)”, then press #. 5 Press 6 (MNO) twice to enter “N”, then press #. 6 Press 3 (DEF) twice to enter “E”, then press #. 7 Press 9 (WXYZ) once to enter “W”, then press #. 8 Press 7 (PQRS) four times to enter “S”, then press #.

NUMBER KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

CHARACTER

• . , / ­ + ( ) 1
  A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ D E F 3 È É Ë Ê G H I 4 Î Ï Ì Í J K L 5 M N O 6 Ö Ô Ò Ó Õ Ø Ñ P Q R S 7 T U V 8 Ü Ù Û Ú W X Y Z 9 0 _

NOTES:
If you make a mistake, press @ # to select the character, then enter the correct character.
If you want to delete a character, press @ # to select the character, then press .

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1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)

Edit Programme Title And Category
Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 27 before continuing.

1

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, then press OK or #. The “TITLE” display begins blinking.

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3

20:00 27.02.99 BBC2

22:00 26.02.99 BBC1

21:00 28.02.99 L-1

*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99

20:00=21:30 1:30 (SP)

TITLE

/CATEGORY

[5]

= : EDIT

= [ ] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

ENTER CHARACTER

2

Press NUMBER keys and # to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to “Entering Character” on page 27.

3

SELECT CATEGORY

Press %fi to select the category you want, then press OK or #.

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2 22:00 26.02.99 BBC1 21:00 28.02.99 L-1
*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99 20:00=21:30 1:30 (SP) WORLD CUP 98 /SPORTS

[5]: SELECT : OK
[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.

Choice Of Category
CATEGORY % %fi MOVIE %fi SPORTS %fi SPECIAL %fi SERIES %fi SHOW %fi MUSIC %fi CHILDREN %fi NEWS %fi OTHERS fi

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Delete Tape Data
Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 27 before continuing.

1

SELECT TAPE TITLE

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number you want to delete, then press .

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2
22:00 26.02.99 BBC1
21:00 28.02.99 L-1
*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99

[5] = : EDIT = [ ] : DELETE ] [MENU] : EXIT

DELETE TAPE DATA

2

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “YES”, then press OK or #.

]0114 18.03.99 DELETE

YES NO

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
3 Press MENU.

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Delete Programme Data
Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 27 before continuing.

1

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to delete, then press .

]0114 18.03.99 – 1/ 3

20:00 27.02.99 BBC2

22:00 26.02.99 BBC1

21:00 28.02.99 L-1

*22:15 28.02.99 PR.07
8:15 15.01.00 PR.99

20:00=21:30 1:30 (SP)

TITLE

/CATEGORY

[5]

= : EDIT

= [ ] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

DELETE PROGRAMME

DATA

2

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “YES”, then press OK or #.

20:00 27.02.99 BBC2 DELETE

YES NO

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
3 Press MENU.

NOTES:
When you delete data, only the tape and/or programme information is deleted from the rcorder’s memory. The actual recording on the tape is not erased.
If the recorder’s memory becomes full, the recorder cannot register any more information. Delete any unnecessary data of tape or programme from the recorder’s memory.

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VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)

Finding Title

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

Sorting By Tape Number
This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to playback in the order sorted by tape number.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

2

ACCESS VIDEO

NAVIGATION SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

ACCESS FIND TITLE

SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “FIND TITLE”, then press OK or #.

VIDEO NAVIGATION

EDIT TITLE

FIND TITLE

FIND BLANK SPACE

CHECK MEMORY

NAVIGATION

: ON

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS TAPE NO. SCREEN

4

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY TAPE NO.”, then press OK or #.

FIND TITLE
BY TAPE NO. BY DATE BY CATEGORY

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

5

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK.

]

1/100

0999 BBC2 1900 28.12.99

0999 F1 BRAZIL 28.12.99

0999 007 GOLDE 25.12.99

0999 BBC1 2100 30.11.99

0998 ZDF 2100 28.11.99

0998 PR99 1000 01.01.00

0997 ARSENAL V 25.11.99

0996 BBC2 2300 24.11.99

0996 RA11 915 26.12.99

[2 3] : PAGE [MEMU] : EXIT [5] = : EDIT

If the cassette (on which the programme you have found is recorded) is loaded, playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

LOAD A CASSETTE

6

Insert the cassette whose number is displayed on the screen.

INSERT TAPE 0998

[MENU] : EXIT
Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

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Sorting By Date
This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to play back in the order sorted by date.
Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sorting By Tape Number” on page 30 before continuing.

ACCESS DATE SCREEN

1

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY DATE”, then press OK or

.

FIND TITLE
BY TAPE NO. BY DATE BY CATEGORY

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

2

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK.

]

1/100

0997 JAPAN VS 14.02.00

0993 LOST WORL 02.01.00

0998 PR99 1000 01.01.00

0999 FOOTBALL 28.12.99

0999 F1 BRAZIL 28.12.99

0996 RA11 2000 26.12.99

0999 007 GOLDE 25.12.99

0993 CNN 115 25.12.99

0999 BBC1 2000 30.11.99

[2 3] : PAGE [MEMU] : EXIT [5] = : EDIT

3

If the cassette (on which the programme you have found is recorded) is loaded, playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette whose number is displayed on the screen.

INSERT TAPE 0998

[MENU] : EXIT
Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

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Sorting By Category
This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to play back in the order sorted by category.
Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sorting By Tape Number” on page 30 before continuing.

ACCESS CATEGORY

SCREEN

1

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY CATEGORY”, then press OK or #.

FIND TITLE
BY TAPE NO. BY DATE BY CATEGORY

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

2

SELECT CATEGORY

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the category you want to watch, then press OK.

MOVIE SPORTS SPECIAL SERIES SHOW MUSIC CHILDREN NEWS OTHERS
­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [5] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

SELECT PROGRAMME

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK.

] MOVIE

1/ 2

0999 007 GOLDE25.12.99

0980 GUNDAM3 23.12.98

0979 GUNDAM2 21.12.98

0975 GUNDAM1 30.10.99

0960 ZDF 2100 28.11.97

0960 PR99 1000 01.01.00

0951 GODILLA 25.11.97

0926 CNN 115 06.06.98

0910 RA11 930 05.02.99

[2 3] : PAGE [MEMU] : EXIT [5] = : EDIT

4

If the cassette (on which the programme you have found is recorded) is loaded, playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette whose number is displayed on the screen.

INSERT TAPE 0998

[MENU] : EXIT
Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.

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Playback Picture Adjustment
DIGITAL TBC/NR

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3

4 4
MENU

3

OK

PR+/­

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Manual Tracking
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 PR buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

1 Press

on the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING

MANUALLY

2

Press PR + or ­ to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

3

Press on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder returns to the automatic tracking mode automatically.

Digital TBC/NR

Your video recorder is equipped with a Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes. The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function. * The default setting is “ON”.
We recommend that you use the Digital TBC feature when… … playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder. … playing back a tape repeatedly used. … using this video recorder as the player for editing.

1

ACTIVATE DIGITAL TBC/NR
Press DIGITAL TBC/NR so that the button lights up.
To turn off DIGITAL TBC/NR, press DIGITAL TBC/NR again so that the light goes off.

NOTES:
If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, there may be cases where the picture becomes more stable with Digital TBC/NR set to off.
When Digital TBC/NR is set to on, if you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback picture may be distorted. If this is the case, turn off Digital TBC/NR.

Digital 3R

Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

2

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MODE SET” by pressing %fi, then press OK or

.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

SELECT DIGITAL 3R SET

MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to “DIGITAL 3R” by pressing %fi, then press OK or # to set to “ON”.

MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

ON

DIRECT REC

ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

DIGITAL 3R

ON

NEXT PAGE

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.

NOTES:
Normally it is recommendable to keep “DIGITAL 3R” set to “ON”. Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality
may sometimes be better with “DIGITAL 3R” set to “OFF”. If you use the recorder as the source player for editing, be
sure to set “DIGITAL 3R” to “OFF” before starting.

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Video Stabilizer
You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder. * The default setting is “OFF”.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

2

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MODE SET” by pressing %fi, then press OK or

.

3

SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER

SET MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to “VIDEO STABILIZER” by pressing %fi, then press OK or # to set to “ON”.

MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

ON

DIRECT REC

ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

DIGITAL 3R

ON

NEXT PAGE

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

PREVIOUS PAGE

POWER SAVE

OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER

ON

S-VHS

ON

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4 Press MENU.
NOTES:
When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.
Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback.
The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.
To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.
Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate Digital TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be automatically turned “OFF”.

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Selecting The Sound You Want

1
AUDIO 2 1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Audio Recording Level Control
In most cases, setting the audio recording level control to the centre position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary, you can adjust the audio recording level more precisely by reffering to the audio level indicator on the front panel.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

2

ACCESS REC LEVEL CONTROL SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “REC LEVEL CTL”, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTL VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

ADJUST AUDIO

RECORDING LEVEL

3 Press % or fi.

REC LEVEL CTL

MIN

+ * MAX

[5] [MENU] : EXIT

4

Press % or fi briefly 5 times to move the on-screen’s audio levels by one division on the scale. To move the audio levels faster, keep % or fi pressed.
Adjust the recording level while watching the recorder’s audio level meters. Set the level so that maximum volume causes the meters to vary between 0dB to 4dB.
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU.

NOTES:
Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while distortion will increase if the level is too high.
When you finished Audio recording, be sure to set the level control back to its centre position.

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Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
When the 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 Being Received
Regular Monaural NICAM Stereo NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural

On-screen Display
(none) ST NICAM BIL. NICAM NICAM

To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until ” ” and ” ” appear on the front display panel or “HI FI L R” appears on the screen.
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until either ” ” or ” ” appears on the front display panel or “HI FI L ” or “HI FI R” appears on the screen (as required).
To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM” appears on the front display panel or on the screen.
NOTES:
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal audio track.
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality. Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” (See below). “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 55).

Soundtrack Selection

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

Recorder’s Front Panel On-Screen Display

HI FI

L

R

HI FI L

HI FI R

NORM

NORM

+ + NORM

HI FI NORM

USE
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes For main audio of Bilingual tapes For sub audio of Bilingual tapes For audio-dubbed tapes For audio-dubbed tapes

NOTES:
” + ” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.
For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes, see above.
Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 55).

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Looking For The Scene You Want

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

30 SEC

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

RECORD

PLAY

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Index Search
Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

£2

1

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH
Press @ or # (TM or £). “TM 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.
To access index codes 2 through 9, press @ or # repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press @ twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press # once. Current position

AB C D E F
­2 ­1 1 2 3
Index number When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED

SECTIONS

1

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

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Recording According To Tape Type

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

Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality
This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function.
You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape.
Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 38)

ENGAGE S-VHS ET MODE

1

Press S-VHS ET on the recorder’s front panel. The S-VHS ET button lights up.
The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press S-VHS ET.
The button’s light goes off.

START RECORDING

2

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

NOTES:
Use of high grade tapes is essential for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start important recordings.
You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function … … while recording is in progress. … while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording ( pg. 17) is in progress. … while B.E.S.T. ( pg. 38) is in progress.
S-VHS ET does not work … … with S-VHS tapes. … with recordings in LP/EP mode.
To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tapes is recommended.
You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most S-VHS recorders and on VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice: some recorders are not compatible with this function.)
On some tapes noise may appear when playing back a tape recorded with this function. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)
In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback modes ( pg. 15), noise may appear. If these modes are used frequently on a tape recorded with the S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.

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Super VHS (S-VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS
Your recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.
To record in S-VHS: Perform the steps 1 ­ 4 below to set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”, the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. The S-VHS recording mode will be selected.
To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette: See “Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)” in the left column.
To record in VHS: Insert a cassette marked “VHS”. If the S-VHS ET button on the recorder is lit and the S-VHS ET mode is activated, press S-VHS ET. The button’s light goes off. The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected regardless of the S-VHS mode setting.
To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette: Insert the cassette marked “S-VHS”, the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. Then, perform the steps 1 ­ 4 below to set the “S-VHS” to “OFF”; the S-VHS indicator will go out. The VHS recording mode will be selected.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

2

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MODE SET” by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

SELECT S-VHS MODE

Move the highlight (pointer) to “S-VHS” by pressing %fi, then press OK or # to select “ON” or “OFF”.

MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

ON

DIRECT REC

ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

DIGITAL 3R

ON

NEXT PAGE

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

PREVIOUS PAGE

POWER SAVE

OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

S-VHS

ON

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.

NOTE:
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.

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Playback/ Recording According To Tape Characteristics
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

PLAY

RECORD

PAUSE

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1 4 7
1 2

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3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

B.E.S.T. Picture System

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”.

TURN ON THE RECORDER
1 Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU.

3

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MODE SET”, then press OK or

.

MAIN MENU
MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTLT VIDEO NAVIGATION

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

4

SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “B.E.S.T.”, then press OK or

to set to “ON” or “OFF”.

MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

ON

DIRECT REC

ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

DIGITAL 3R

ON

NEXT PAGE

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

PLAY RECORD

PAUSE

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Recording

START RECORDING

1

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder.
DURING B.E.S.T.

Playback
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.
START PLAYBACK
1 Press PLAY.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE
The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.
NOTES:
The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) 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. 40).
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 reperformed.
Pressing the recorder’s RECORD button while “BEST” is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording ( pg. 17).

The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.
B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.
NOTES:
When watching a 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 38.
“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.

ATTENTION
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the
   RECORD PAUSE mode. The recorder then automatically checks the condition
   of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters 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 38.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
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 (L-2) 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 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.

Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable
Satellite Receiver Unit

Aerial

S-VIDEO IN connector

TV Aerial cable

Aerial connector

AUDIO IN connector

ANT. IN

RF OUT

21-pin AV input connector (SCART)
Back of TV

Mains outlet S OUT

Back of Recorder

S

OUT SORTIE

PAUSE TELEC.

AUDIO
OUT SORTIE

AV1 (L-1) AV2 (L-2)

IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE

SYNCHRO EDIT MONTAGE SYNCHRO
JLIP

ANT. IN
ANTENNE ENTREE

IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR

SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT

RF OUT
ANTENNE SORTIE

IMPORTANT
When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” ( pg. 50), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the display panel. If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on
the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.
NOTE:
Refer to the instructions supplied with your satellite receiver.
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Before performing the following steps: Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the
recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. ( pg. 40) Programme the timer on the satellite receiver. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

SAT SAT indicator
ATTENTION
Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on.
If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) 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.
Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.
When you press and hold the recorder’s SAT button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the SAT 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. 20) 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.

ACCESS OUTPUT/INPUT SET

SCREEN

2

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to “OUTPUT/INPUT
SET” by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.

3

SELECT L-2 SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2 SELECT”, by pressing %fi, then press
OK or # to set to “SAT” or
“A/V”. Then press MENU.

OUTPUT/INPUT SET

L-1 OUTPUT L-1 INPUT

VIDEO VIDEO

L-2 SELECT L-2 INPUT

SAT VIDEO

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET TAPE SPEED

4 Press SP/LP/EP (

) to set the tape speed.

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE PROG

REC MODE

5

Press and hold SAT for about 2 seconds. The SAT indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically.

To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press SAT. The SAT indicator goes off.
If the recorder’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

NOTES:
Auto Satellite Prog recording is possible with the AV2 (L-2) 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”. 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 SAT 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 4 will apply to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording. The B.E.S.T. system ( pg. 38) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress. Just Clock ( pg. 69) 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 SAT 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 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

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Remote Control Functions

VCR 1

2
1 NUMBER “1”

4

NUMBER

“2” 7

1 2

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3
4 4

3

OK

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Remote A/B Code Switching

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals.

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

1

Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.

SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE

2

Press and hold VCR on the remote control for over 2 seconds, press the NUMBER key “2” and then press OK.

RE-SUPPLY POWER

3

Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

4

Press on the remote control. The recorder will now only respond to B code signals.

NOTE:
To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key “1” instead of “2” in step 2.

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TV

VCR NUMBER

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

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3

TV/VCR

4 4

3

OK

TV PR +/­

TV +/­

Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons
Use the NUMBER keys, and the button, button or button to select the TV’s channel. With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 11, 14, 20,
23, 24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled ­ /­ ­) of your TV’s remote control. With televisions under Code 01, 28, 29 or 34, the button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the button corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV’s remote control.
NOTE:
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV. Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote control.

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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled.

SET TV BRAND CODE

1

Refer to the chart below. Press and hold TV on the recorder’s remote control for over 2 seconds, enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press OK. Press on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the TV and try operations ( step 2).

Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you don’t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.
JVC and SAMSUNG have more than one code. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE TV

2

First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then

press the corresponding button: , TV PR +/­,

TV/VCR, TV +/­ (Volume),

(Muting), NUMBER

keys.

For some brands of TV, you must press OK after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
To return the remote to video recorder control, press VCR.

IMPORTANT
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

TV BRAND NAME
JVC BLAUPUNKT BRANDT FERGUSON FINLUX FUNAI LG/GOLDSTAR GRAETZ GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT LUXOR MITSUBISHI MIVAR NEC NOKIA NORDMENDE PANASONIC PHILIPS SABA SALORA SAMSUNG SELECO SHARP SONY TELEAVIA TELEFUNKEN THOMSON
TOSHIBA

CODE
01, 23, 24, 25 19 26 27 30 32 18 28 19 10 28 28 03 29 20 31 26 11 02 26 28 02, 12, 33, 34, 35 28 06 07 26 26 26
14

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CABLE/SAT

VCR NUMBER

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

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3
4 4

3

OK

TV PR +/­

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND
JVC AMSTRAD CANAL SATELLITE CANAL + D-BOX ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) FINLUX FORCE GALAXIS GRUNDIG HIRSCHMANN ITT NOKIA JERROLD KATHREIN LUXOR MASCOM MASPRO NOKIA PACE PANASONIC PHILIPS RFT SAGEM SALORA SIEMENS SKYMASTER TPS TRIAX WISI

CODE
73 60, 61, 62, 63, 92 81 81 85 82 68 89 88 64, 65 64, 78 68 75 70, 71 68 93 70 87 65, 67, 74, 86, 92 74 66, 84 69 83 68 64 69 83 91 64

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Satellite Receiver MultiBrand Remote Control
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled.

SET SATELLITE RECEIVER

BRAND CODE

1

Refer to the chart in the left column. Press and hold CABLE/SAT on the recorder’s remote control for over 2 seconds, enter your satellite tuner’s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press OK. Press on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the satellite receiver and try operations ( step 2).

Once you have set the remote control to operate the satellite receiver, you don’t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.
Some brands of satellite receiver have more than one code. If the satellite receiver does not function with
one code, try entering another.

OPERATE SATELLITE

RECEIVER

2

First, press CABLE/SAT to set the remote control to satellite tuner mode, then press the corresponding button: , TV PR +/­, NUMBER keys.

For some brands of satellite receiver, you must press after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
The NUMBER keys may not function with some satellite receivers.
To return the remote to video recorder control, press
VCR.

IMPORTANT
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

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Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

1 2
1 4 7
1 2

­ ­:­ ­
23 56 89 0

3
4 4
MENU

3

OK

Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders
You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS. From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the
S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS- to-VHS editing. From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the source material is very high, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing. From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with minimum degradation.

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Picture Control
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is “AUTO.”

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

2

Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to “MODE SET” by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.

3

SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE

Move the highlighted bar

MODE SET

(pointer) to “PICTURE CONTROL” by pressing

B. E. S. T.

ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

%fi, then press OK or # to select the desired mode. AUTO: Provides
optimised picture benefits of B.E.S.T. Picture System.

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

ON

DIRECT REC

ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

DIGITAL 3R

ON

NEXT PAGE

[5] = [MENU] : EXIT

Normally select

“AUTO”.

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.

NOTES:
When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected 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.
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.

NOTES:
When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.
Select “EDIT” when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 46, 47 or 48.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Edit From A Camcorder

1
2
1

­ ­:­ ­
23

456
789
0 AUX
1 2

3 4 4
3
PR

NOTES:
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. You can also use another video recorder as the player instead
of a camcorder. 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.
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector… Recorder

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder.

1

MAKE CONNECTIONS
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector… … connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/ VIDEO input connectors.
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector… … connect the camcorder’s S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors.

When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.
When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

2

Press AUX and/or PR to select “F-1” for the AUDIO/ VIDEO input connectors, or “S-1” for the AUDIO/ S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being used.

SET EDIT MODE

3

See “Picture Control” on page 45.

START CAMCORDER
4 Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

5

Engage its Record mode.

B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector… Recorder

VIDEO input

AUDIO input

To rear panel PAUSE connector

Audio Cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO input

AUDIO input

To rear panel PAUSE connector

Audio Cable (not provided)

Video Cable (not provided) AUDIO OUT

Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only)

S-Video Cable (not provided) S-VIDEO OUT

Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only)

Camcorder

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder AUDIO OUT

Player

EDIT

Player

EDIT

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Synchro Editing

RECORD

PAUSE

1
2
1

­ ­:­ ­
23

456

789

AUX

0

1

2

3 4 4
3
PR

The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder equipped with a LANC connector and your video recorder.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1

Connect your recorder to camcorder ( pg. 46), and connect your recorder’s SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the camcorder’s LANC connector.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT

MODE

2

Press AUX and/or PR to select “F-1” for the AUDIO/ VIDEO input connectors, or “S-1” for the AUDIO/ S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being used.

SET EDIT MODE

3

See “Picture Control” on page 45.

4

LOCATE START POINT
Start playback of the tape in the camcorder, and pause playback when you find the point where you want to start editing. Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD on your recorder so that the recorder enters the RecordPause Mode.

START SYNCHRO EDITING
5 Press SYNCHRO ¶/¶8.

PAUSE SYNCHRO EDITING

6

Press SYNCHRO ¶/¶8 again. Repeat steps 4 ­ 6 as necessary.

Recorder

SYNCHRO EDIT connector
LANC Cable (not provided)

NOTES:
The Synchro Edit function may not work with the initial part of a camcorder tape.
The Synchro Edit function cannot be used when using the JLIP function. (Pressing SYNCHRO ¶/¶8 cancels the JLIP function.)
The Synchro Editing function may not work properly with some type of camcorder.
The Synchro Editing function enables the recorder to control a camcorder which has a LANC connector. It is not possible to control the recorder by a camcorder, even though the camcorder has a LANC connector.
When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T. is set to OFF) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

Player

Camcorder

To LANC connector

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

1
2
1

­ ­:­ ­
23

456
789
0 AUX
1 2

3 4 4
3
PR

You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck.

1
2 3

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 49.
A When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player … … connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.
B When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck … … connect its AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER or AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the source player.
C If Another Recorder Is Compatible With The Y/C Signal … … connect your recorder’s AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to another recorder.
With C connection … When using your recorder as the recording deck, set
“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” and “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” ( pg. 50). When using your recorder as the source player, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” ( pg. 50).
SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press AUX and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector being used.
When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode. ( pg. 50)
SET EDIT MODE
See “Picture Control” on page 45.

START SOURCE PLAYER
4 Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

5

Engage its Record mode.

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A TV Receiver

Player

Your recorder

B Recorder

Your recorder

49
TV Receiver

VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)
RF Cable (provided)

Another recorder Recorder

C TV Receiver

Recorder

Your recorder

21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)
Another recorder Player

RF Cable (provided)

V

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