JVC HR-S7600AM Video Cassette Recorder Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: JVC

HR-S7600AM Video Cassette Recorder

Product Information

Specifications

Model: HR-S7600AM
Type: Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
TV/VCR Audio Display (Monitor)
Multi Brand Remote Control Unit
Colour System: PAL/SECAM
Video System: NTSC/PAL/SECAM
Audio System: Stereo

Safety Precautions

Before using the product, please take note of the following
safety precautions:

Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture to prevent fire or
shock hazard.
When not in use for a long period of time, it is recommended to
disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.
Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel to
avoid electric shock or fire hazard.
Remove the power cord from the mains outlet before connecting
or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
Use the appropriate conversion plug for your AC wall
outlet.

Installing Your New Recorder

To install your new recorder, follow these steps:

Make basic connections by connecting the necessary cables to
your TV and other devices.
If available, use S-VIDEO connection for better video
quality.

Initial Settings

To set up your recorder, perform the following initial
settings:

Set the video channel to receive TV signals.
Perform auto set up to automatically set the clock, channels,
and other settings.
Access on-screen displays to navigate and customize various
settings.
Select your preferred language for the user interface.
Set the clock to ensure accurate time display.

Playback

To play back content on your recorder, follow these steps:

Load a cassette into the VCR.
Use basic playback controls to start, pause, rewind, fast
forward, and stop playback.
Explore playback features such as TimeScan for quick scanning
through content.

Recording

To record content using your recorder, follow these steps:

Ensure a blank cassette is loaded into the VCR.
Use basic recording controls to start, pause, and stop
recording.
Explore recording features such as B.E.S.T. Picture System for
optimal picture quality.

Timer Recording

To schedule recordings using the timer function of your
recorder, follow these steps:

Set up the G-CODE system for easy timer programming.
Program recordings using G-CODE or express timer
programming.

Special Features

Your recorder comes with special features accessible through the
remote control. Refer to the user manual for detailed information
on each function.

Editing

If you want to edit your recordings, follow these steps:

Prepare for editing by connecting necessary devices.
Edit content from a camcorder using the synchro editing
feature.
Edit content to or from another video recorder.
Perform audio dubbing or insert editing for additional
customization.
Use random assemble editing for creative video editing.

Information on J Terminal System Connections

Refer to the user manual for detailed information on system
connections using the J Terminal.

System Connections

If you want to connect and use a stereo system with your
recorder, follow the instructions provided in the user manual.

Information on Multi-System Compatibility

Your recorder is compatible with multiple video systems. Refer
to the user manual for more information on supported systems.

Tuner Set

Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on setting up
the tuner of your recorder.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with your recorder, refer to the
troubleshooting section of the user manual for possible
solutions.

FAQ

*  **Q: Can this recorder receive SECAM colour television

signals?**

A: Yes, this recorder can receive SECAM colour television
signals for recording and playback.

*  **Q: What happens when SECAM recordings are played back

on another video recorder?**

A: Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on another video recorder of
SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played
back on another video recorder of PAL standard.

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*  **Q: What happens when SECAM prerecorded cassettes or  
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recordings made with a SECAM video recorder are played back with
this recorder?**

A: SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM
video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with
this recorder.

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S7600AM

VCR

TV

TV/VCR AUDIO DISPLAY

(MONITOR)

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C. RESET CANCEL

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DAILY
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AUX
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TIMER 4

START STOP

DATE

TV PROG

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

1 PROG.

PROG. CHECK

30 SEC

V VOL +

TV V

MENU

3 OK TV PROG +

PUSH JOG

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T

TV PROG

MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

+8 4 0
6
15dB NORM

VCR

SP

REVIEW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

TM

525/625

INSTRUCTIONS

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ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

2

Safety Precautions …………………. 2

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4

Basic Connections ………………… 4 S-VIDEO Connection …………….. 5

INITIAL SETTINGS

6

Video Channel Set ………………… 6 Auto Set Up …………………………. 8 On-Screen Displays …………….. 10 Select Language ………………….. 11 Clock Set ……………………………. 12

PLAYBACK

13

Basic Playback ……………………. 13 Playback Features ………………… 14 TimeScan …………………………… 18

RECORDING

20

Basic Recording ………………….. 20 Recording Features ………………. 21 B.E.S.T. Picture System …………. 26

TIMER RECORDING

28

G-CODE System Setup …………… 28 G-CODE Timer Programming ….. 30 Express Timer Programming ….. 32

SPECIAL FEATURES

36

Remote Control Functions …….. 36

EDITING

38

Preparation For Editing …………. 38 Edit From A Camcorder ………… 39 Synchro Editing …………………… 40 Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ……………………………. 41 Audio Dubbing …………………… 42 Insert Editing ………………………. 44 Random Assemble Editing …….. 46

INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL 48

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

49

Connecting/Using A Stereo System ………………………………. 49

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM

COMPATIBILITY

50

TUNER SET

52

TROUBLESHOOTING

56

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 59

INDEX

60

SPECIFICATIONS

63

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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.

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. Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

ATTENTION
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback. 2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of PAL standard. 3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.

IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on this page 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.
Warning on lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

TM

525/625
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 S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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POWER SYSTEM This set operates on voltage of AC110 240 V(Rating), AC90 260 V (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic switching.
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 (Long Play) or EP (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. ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. Auto Head Cleaner A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded to reduce head clogging.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Basic Connections

Aerial terminal

RF Cable (provided)

Back of TV

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable (not provided)

TV Aerial Cable

Mains Power Cord

Mains outlet

Rear View
AUDIO OUT/ VIDEO OUT

It’s essential that your video recorder is properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

CHECK CONTENTS

1

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” ( pg. 63).

SITUATE RECORDER

2

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

3 4

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV
The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.
RF CONNECTION To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
a Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. b Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear panel of the recorder. c Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial terminal.
AV CONNECTION To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNECTION”.
b Connect an optional AV cable between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s AV-IN terminals .
CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
NOTE:
Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium battery. pg. 7

ATTENTION
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to “Video Channel Set” on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder’s power before you start Auto Set Up.

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S-VIDEO Connection

Back of TV

S-VIDEO IN connector

Audio cable (not provided)

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Aerial terminal

AUDIO IN connectors

S-Video cable (provided)

Aerial or Cable

Mains outlet Mains Power Cord

AUDIO OUT

ANT. IN

Rear View

IN(S–1) OUT S VIDEO
S VIDEO OUT RF Cable (provided)

OUT VIDEO

IN SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT. IN

L AUDIO
R

PAUSE/R.A.EDIT RF OUT

RF OUT

To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .

CONNECT RECORDER TO

TV

1

a Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNECTION” ( pg. 4).
b Connect the recorder’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector.
c Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.

CONNECT RECORDER TO

MAINS

2

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

NOTES:
You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures. 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. 49). 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
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to “Video Channel Set” on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder’s power before you start Auto Set Up.

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Video Channel Set
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.

STOP/EJECT

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

TV PROG

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) Go to “With RF Connection” below.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided S-Video cable and an audio cable (S-VIDEO connection) Go to “With AV Connection or S-VIDEO Connection” on next page.
With RF Connection
IMPORTANT:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL

SET MODE

1

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

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2

3

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0

4

TV PROG+/

1

3

OK

SELECT TV SYSTEM

2

Press TV PROG + or to set appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table below).

1 : B/G 2 : D/K 3 : I 4 : H 5 : M

Major Countries/Areas

TV System

New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,

Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,

Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,

B/G

Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

China, Mongolia, Russia

D/K

Hong Kong

I

Australia

H

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan

M

TEST SIGNAL

The channel on which the screen to the left appears clearly in step 3 is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel.
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3

SET VIDEO CHANNEL
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration ( “TEST SIGNAL” on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4.
If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, press OK and then TV PROG + or to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.
(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area

4

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.
NOTES:
If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels.
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer.
FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL SET
Press OK.
If Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Tuner Set ( pg. 52) has not previously been performed, the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place automatically.

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With AV Connection or S-VIDEO Connection
IMPORTANT:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL

SET MODE

1

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

2

Press OK, then press TV PROG until the display panel shows the following.

Now the video channel is set to off ( ).

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL

SET

3

Press OK.
If Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Tuner Set ( pg. 52) has not previously been performed, the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place automatically.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.

Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the battery’s service life will be drastically shortened.

Installing/Removing the lithium battery
1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet and turn off the recorder power.
2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as illustrated.
3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in. To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A downward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the lithium battery.
4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

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Auto Set Up
IMPORTANT
Don’t press any buttons on the recorder or remote that are not directly related to the step you are performing while Auto Set Up is in progress.
If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation, there’s no need to separately perform the Language Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become necessary they can be performed as follows: To change the selected language pg. 11 To reset or adjust the time pg. 12 To add/delete channels manually pg. 53 To reset the tuner after moving to a different location pg. 52

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.
Before starting, make sure of the following: The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder. The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to
a mains outlet. pg. 4, 5 The “Video Channel Set” procedure should be done first
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or SVIDEO connection pg. 7) or video channel (with RF connection pg. 6).

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SELECT LANGUAGE
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to your desired language (English or Chinese), then press OK or PUSH JOG .

fi

The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK

CLOCK SET

fi

or PUSH JOG .

TIME

DATE

YEAR

Press and hold either

0:00

01.01

99

button to delay or

advance the time by 30 minutes.

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE

3

fi

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.

SET YEAR

4

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year, then press MENU.

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

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Major Countries/Areas
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia
Hong Kong
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan

TV System
B/G
D/K I M

0

4

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SELECT TV SYSTEM

5

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).

6

fi

START AUTO CHANNEL SET
Press OK or PUSH JOG .
The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically assigns each receivable channel to the TV PROG buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.
As Auto Set Up progresses, the ” ” mark on the screen moves from left to right. (See below.)

1

3

OK

PUSH JOG

DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.

AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT

START

FINISH

TV Screen

During Auto Set Up “PLEASE WAIT” blinks on the screen and “Auto” blinks on the front display panel.

When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position number will appear on the front display panel.

NOTES:
If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-” appears on the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.
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 try again.
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels, pg. 53 55.
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. “TV System Selection When you see the picture but the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural” on page 55.

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On-Screen Displays
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

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0

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1

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

TURN ON THE RECORDER
1 Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

3

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

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4

ENABLE/DISABLE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-screen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 5. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to

FUNCTION SET

B. E. S. T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER O. S. D. AUTO SP=LP TIMER NEXT PAGE [5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

ON AUTO
OFF ON OFF

“O.S.D.” and press OK or

PUSH JOG to set to “OFF”.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

NOTES:
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting.
During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.

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12

PR. 12

11

21 : 00

10

24. 12. 99

q6

] SP

2

MESECAM

3

9

ST

4

8

0

++

7

HIFI

1 : 23 : 45

5

L R

REMAIN 1 : 00

6

1 Operation mode indicators 2 Tape speed SP/LP/EP 3 Colour system indicator ( pg. 50) 4 Tape direction 5 Counter display 6 Tape remaining time indicator ( pg. 22) 7 Audio mode display ( pg. 17) 8 Tape position indicator ( pg. 17) 9 Type of Broadcast ( pg. 23) 10 Current day/month/year 11 Clock display 12 Channel position number/Aux. indicator
(L-1, F-1, S-1or S-2) 13 Cassette loaded mark

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

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2

3

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4

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6

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0

4

1

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

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TURN ON THE RECORDER
1 Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

3

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

%

MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET R.A. EDIT

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS LANGUAGE

SELECT SCREEN

4

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

%

INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP JLIP ID NO. SET

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

SELECT LANGUAGE

5

%

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the language of your choice (English or Chinese), then press OK or PUSH JOG .

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
6 Press MENU.

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

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9

0

4

1

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

NOTE:
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN ON THE RECORDER
1 Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

3

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET R.A. EDIT

% %

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

4

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG . The Clock Set screen appears.

INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP JLIP ID NO. SET

CLOCK SET

TIME 0: 00

DATE 01 . 01

YEAR 99

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT [5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

5

%

SET TIME
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
Press and hold either button to delay or advance the time by 30 minutes.

SET DATE

6

%

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.

SET YEAR

7

Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year.

START CLOCK OPERATION
8 Press MENU.

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

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

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COLOUR SYSTEM TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

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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. S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded in the SP or LP mode, or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP or EP mode.

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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 point toward 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.
Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button( pg. 50).
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically ( pg. 20).
FIND PROGRAMME START POINT
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right.
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder’s display panel during automatic tracking ( pg. 26).

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.

Usable cassettes

PLAY
1
FF REW
3
STOP

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 S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder ( pg. 25).

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Playback Features

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S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

TV PROG

JOG

PLAY

PAUSEINSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

1 4 7
PLAY 1
REW STOP

2

3

2

5

6

8

9

0

4

TV PROG 30 SEC

FF PAUSE
3

PUSH JOG

ATTENTION
Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an EP recorded NTSC tape.
In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.
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.

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

1

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE.
During still picture, the sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).
“TIME SCAN AUDIO” must be set to “ON”, or the sound will not be heard ( pg. 19).

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.

OR

Press PUSH JOG or .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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Slow Motion

1

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK
Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG during playback to decrease speed in the forward direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and in reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG after selecting all the forward direction slow-motion modes.
OR
During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion.
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 PUSH JOG or . Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:
For Time Jog, see page 19.

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High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

SEARCH

1

During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTES:
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.
TimeScan will be automatically engaged during high-speed search other than EP recorded NTSC tape.

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.

£2

NOTE:
Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

1

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

fi%

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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Manual Tracking
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

1

Press

(SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manual

tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING

MANUALLY

2

Press TV PROG + or to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

3

Press

(SP/LP/EP) on the remote to re-engage

automatic tracking.

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

Repeat Playback
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK
1 Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT

PLAYBACK

2

Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly.
The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

3

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.

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S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

DIGITAL TBC/NR

PLAY

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

REVIEW

AUDIO

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

TIMER

1
REW MENU

PLAY FF

3

OK

PUSH JOG

Digital TBC/NR

Your video recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes. The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function. * 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.

ACTIVATE DIGITAL TBC/NR

1

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.
When playing back a NTSC 4.43 or MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does not function even though the TBC/NR button is lit.

PLAYBACK (cont.)

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET R.A. EDIT

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

SELECT DIGITAL 3R SET MODE
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “DIGITAL 3R”, then press OK or PUSH JOG # to set to “ON”.

FUNCTION SET

B. E. S. T.

ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

DIGITAL 3R

ON

S-VHS

ON

TIME SCAN AUDIO

ON

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT [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 be better with “DIGITAL 3R” set to “OFF”.

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Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the Stop mode.
a For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind… …press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.
b For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind… …press REW, then press within 2 seconds.
c For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind… …press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer function if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.

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 “+” 0 + (end) shows you where you are

on the tape.

“O.S.D.” ( pg. 10) must be

set to “ON”, or the indicator

will not appear.

Beginning

3
++
1:23:45 REMAIN 1:00
End

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

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Instant ReView
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged.

ACTIVATE INSTANT

REVIEW

1

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically.

The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and “3” appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

NOTE:
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode.

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

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 NORM track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.
For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 23.
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 10).

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TimeScan

PLAY

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S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

PLAY
1

MENU

PAUSE

3

OK

PUSH JOG

PAUSE TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during the TimeScan modes ( pg. 19). TimeScan allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio.
NOTES:
“TIME SCAN AUDIO” must be set to “ON”, or the sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode ( pg. 19).
The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan modes.
During 1.5x speed TimeScan the audio playback speed will also be 1.5 times normal, so dialog will sound fast-talking.
In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played back repeatedly ( pg. 14).
In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.

Audio signal during TimeScan

Playback tape

1 2345

Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard. Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard. Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.

Variable-Speed Search

1

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH
During playback or still, turn the recorder’s TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you release it. Each time it passes a click position, the playback speed changes. (Refer to the chart on pg. 19 for playback speeds.)
OR
During playback, press PUSH JOG or .
The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. (Refer to the chart on pg. 19 for playback speeds.)

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TimeScan

< PAL or MESECAM tape >

Names of Special-effects playback

Search

Reverse

Play

Slow-motion (Time Jog**)

*Still

Forward

Slow-motion (Time Jog**)

Play

Search

SPEED SP -9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/2x -1/3x

0

1/3x 1/2x 1x 1.5x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x

SPEED LP

-7x

-3x

-1/2x

0

1/2x 1x 1.5x 2x 5x 9x

Audio output

Audio is output.

Audio is not Audio is

output.

Audio is output.

< NTSC tape >

Names of

Reverse

Forward

Special-effects

playback

Search

Play Slow-motion *Still Slow-motion Play

Search

SPEED SP/EP

-7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x

0

1/18x 1/6x 1x

2x 3x 5x 7x

Audio output

Audio is output.

Audio is not Audio is Audio is not

output.

Audio is output.

Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control’s PUSH JOG or button. Still mode can only be engaged by pressing the PAUSE button.
** Smooth slow motion delivering an uninterrupted moving image without distortion. Time Jog does not work NTSC or MECECAM playback.

If the picture jitters vertically, noise appears or the upper or

lower part of the picture is distorded at -1/2x, -1/3x, 1/3x, 1/2x

or 1.5x normal speed, use TV PROG + or to correct the

picture.

Noise tends to apperar at -9x or 9x normal speed during

TimeScan search.

When noise appears or the upper or lower part of the

picture is distorted during TimeScan search, press

and

adjust tracking with TV PROG + or button.

The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right

corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The display

may be distorted.)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

When using the recorder’s TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the

playback speed may not change in the correct step if it is

turned too fast.

Picture and audio may become distorted when the

recording speed changes. When this happens, resume

normal playback once, and then try using TimeScan again.

The picture may be noisy or there may be a loss of colour

when you change the playback speed. (More noise will

appear with LP recordings.)

During high-speed search with an NTSC tape containing

both SP and EP recordings, the search speed will change

automatically to 7x normal playback speed with TimeScan

when the recording tape speed switches from EP to SP.

Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted during search (including TimeScan), still, frame-byframe playback, 2x search, or depending on the tape being used.
Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback. When normal playback resumes from search (including
TimeScan), still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being used. In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal. TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback. When material such as music videos where there is nonstop sound (very few breaks in the soundtrack) are viewed at 1.5x or 2x normal speed, the audio playback may be faster than normal. Depending on the type of tape contents, the sound may not be clear during forward slow-motion playback. Time Jog cannot be activated by pressing PAUSE for longer than 2 seconds. When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard. There will be a loss of colour or the picture will be monochrome with an LP-recorded MESECAM tape during TimeScan. TimeScan at -1/2x, 1/2x and 1.5x normal speed are not possible with a MESECAM tape.

If you don’t want to hear TimeScan audio, set “TIME SCAN AUDIO” to “OFF” (See below).

TimeScan Audio

The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required.

The default setting is “ON”.
1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “FUNCTION
SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG . 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “TIME SCAN
AUDIO”, then press OK or PUSH JOG to select “ON” or “OFF”. 4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen.

FUNCTION SET

B. E. S. T.

ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

ON

S-VHS

ON

TIME SCAN AUDIO

ON

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

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

STOP/EJECT PLAY

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S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG
TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

SP/LP/EP

COLOUR SYSTEM

RECORD

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

NUMBER

TV PROG+/

PLAY

SP/LP/EP

1

RECORD
3
STOP

PAUSE

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.

RECORDING

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. S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode. S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

1

LOAD A CASSETTE
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder power comes on automatically.
Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button ( pg. 50).

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

2

Press TV PROG +/ or the NUMBER keys to select the channel 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.

4

START RECORDING
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette ( pg. 26).

PAUSE/RESUME

RECORDING

5

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

6

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

NOTE:
When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will always be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is used.

Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.

Record safety tab

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Recording Features

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S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

TV PROG

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

RECORD

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

TV PROG

1

3

EN 21

Record One Programme While Watching Another

1

SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.
The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished.

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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C.RESET

DISPLAY

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

1

3

RECORDING (cont.)

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

1

Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel.

RESET COUNTER

2

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

Tape Remaining Time

1

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

NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape 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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AUDIO

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

1

3

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Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Type of Broadcast Being Received
A2 Stereo A2 Bilingual Regular Monaural NICAM Stereo NICAM Bilingual NICAM Monaural

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

To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until ” ” and ” ” appear on the front display panel or “HIFI L R” appears on the screen.
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until ” ” or ” ” appears on the front display panel, or “HIFI L ” or “HIFI 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.
NOTE:
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear ( pg. 10).

To Record Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (A2)
Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed L and R channel sound).
Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded on the normal audio track.

To Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal audio track.
NOTES:
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.
Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” ( pg. 17).

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RECORDING (cont.)

S-VHS ET

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

0

REW

FF

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

JOG SHUTTLE

COLOUR SYSTEM
4

1

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS
Your recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.
S-VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a horizontal resolution of 400 lines. This compares with the 240 lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings. To achieve the highest quality picture we recommend that you record in S-VHS mode.
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with SVHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder. For details, refer to page 25.
To record in S-VHS; perform the steps 1 4 below to set the “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 automatically selected. To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS high grade cassette; press S-VHS ET and set to “ON”. “Super VHS ET” on page 25. To record in VHS; insert a cassette marked “VHS”. press S-VHS ET and set to “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.

ATTENTION
S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
When recording NTSC signals in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, be sure to select “AUTO” or “NTSC3.58” by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button ( pg. 50).
NOTES:
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.
Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can not be played back successfully on normal VHS recorders.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET R.A. EDIT

% %

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

SELECT S-VHS MODE

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “SVHS”, then press OK or PUSH JOG to select “ON” or “OFF”.

FUNCTION SET

B. E. S. T.

ON

PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER

OFF

O. S. D.

ON

AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF

DIGITAL 3R

ON

S-VHS

ON

TIME SCAN AUDIO

ON

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT [5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.

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S-VHS ET

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

EN 25

Super VHS ET
Your recorder is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes.

SELECT S-VHS ET SET

MODE

1

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

NOTES:
You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function… …while recording is in progress. …while timer-recording (incl. Instant Timer Recording pg. 21) is in progress. …while B.E.S.T. ( pg. 26) is in progress. …when the recorder’s power is off.
S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

S-VHS ET
This facility allows recording with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. You can play back those cassettes recorded in S-VHS ET on a recorder equipped with S-VHS ET.
NOTES:
To obtain the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a longer period on this model, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tape is recommended.
You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this recorder but also on another VHS recorder equipped with S-VHS ET. * It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings.
S-VHS ET recordings can also be played back on an S-VHS recorder or a VHS recorder equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. However, there may be cases where S-VHS ET playback is not possible on a particular recorder.
Frequent search (including TimeScan), still, frame-by-frame and slow-motion playback may damage the tape and cause picture degradation.
With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is recommended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.
High Grade tapes are recommended for superior results. Make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON” ( pg. 26). During S-VHS ET playback, noise may appear depending on tape quality. Noise may appear during search (including TimeScan), still, frame-by-frame and slow-motion playback. If the playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.

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B.E.S.T. Picture System
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

PLAY

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

RECORD

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

1
PLAY RECORD
MENU

PAUSE

3

OK

PUSH JOG

RECORDING (cont.)

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”.
Preparation

TURN ON THE RECORDER
1 Press .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

3

Place the pointer next to “FUNCTION SET” by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET R.A. EDIT

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

fi fi

4

SELECT MODE

Place the pointer next to “B.E.S.T.” by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG to set to “ON” or “OFF”.

FUNCTION SET

B. E. S. T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER O. S. D. AUTO SP=LP TIMER NEXT PAGE

ON AUTO
OFF ON OFF

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

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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.

EN 27
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.
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. 21).

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 26.
“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:

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 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 26.

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G-CODE System Setup
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

NUMBER

1

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

INFORMATION
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature, but only the term G-CODE system will be used in the instructions. If you use the SHOWVIEW system, follow the same instructions listed for the G-CODE system.

TIMER RECORDING

The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.
You have to set “GUIDE PROG” numbers, which are assigned to each station for purposes of G-CODE timer programming, for all the stations stored in your recorder’s memory to get proper results.
Before G-CODE setup you must have performed the following procedures: Tuner setting ( pg. 8, 52) Clock setting ( pg. 12)

IMPORTANT
Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 8 and/or the channel setting steps on pages 52 55. After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Program Number setting.

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ACCESS G-CODE/

SHOWVIEW SETUP

SCREEN

3

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

%
% %

4

ENTER GUIDE PROG

NUMBER

Press PUSH JOG %fi or NUMBER keys to enter the Guide Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press OK or PUSH JOG .

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG 2

TV PROG 5

[0-9] OR [5/]:SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

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1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

NUMBER

1

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

EN 29

5

ENTER RECEIVING

CHANNEL POSITION

NUMBER

%

Press PUSH JOG %fi or NUMBER keys to input the number of the recorder’s channel position on which the Guide Program number’s broadcast is received. Then press OK or PUSH JOG .

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG 2

TV PROG 2

[0-9] OR [5/]:SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

If the satellite broadcast is received on your recorder’s auxiliary channel “L-1”, select “L-1” for the channel position.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
6 Press MENU.

Guide Program Number
“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for G-CODE timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings.

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G-CODE Timer Programming
Before performing G-CODE Timer Programming: Be sure to read “G-CODE System Setup” ( pg. 28). 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). Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button ( pg. 50).

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

COLOUR SYSTEM

CANCEL

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

NUMBER

PROG

1

SP/LP/EP

3

OK

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

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

ACCESS G-CODE/

SHOWVIEW SCREEN

1 Press PROG.

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW

[0 9] = [+/] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING
[PROG] : EXIT

2

ENTER G-CODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the G-CODE number of a programme you wish to record.

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW
12345678

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

[0 9] = [CANCEL] : DELETE
[PROG] : EXIT

3

ACCESS G-CODE PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press OK, and the G-CODE Programme screen appears. (If you’re just starting out, “P1” appears.)

P1

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW123456789

START

STOP

21:00 = 22:00

SP

DATE 25.12 : OK

TV PROG 1

IMPORTANT Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see “G-CODE System Setup” on page 28 and set the Guide Program number for that G-CODE number correctly.

If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the screen. Press CANCEL and input a valid G-CODE number.
If the “G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP” screen appears, see “ATTENTION Regarding Guide Program Number Set” on page 31.

SET TAPE SPEED

4 Press SP/LP/EP (

) to set the tape speed.

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NUMBER

1

2

D3AILY 2

4

5

6

7

8

9

WEEKLY

0

TIMER
4

STOP+/

PROG

1

3

OK

PUSH JOG

EN 31

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

5

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

Repeat steps 1 5 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S

TIMER MODE

6

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 +/ after pressing OK in step 3. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the 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. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes ( pg. 34).
It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a G-CODE number which starts with “0”.

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Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the G-CODE system: 1 Perform steps 1 6. 2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before
the selected programme begins. 3 Leave the satellite tuner’s power on.

ATTENTION
Regarding Guide Program Number Set
“G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP” appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the G-CODE number you entered has not been set. Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %fi to input the
channel position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or PUSH JOG . The G-CODE program screen appears.

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG 2

TV PROG

[0-9] OR [5/]:SELECT = [PROG] : EXIT

(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR programme with the G-CODE system. * If your recorder receives
RTR on the channel position 2, press OK or PUSH JOG after entering “2”.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Express Timer Programming
Remember, the clock must be set before you can programme the timer ( pg. 12).
Before performing the following steps: 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). Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button ( pg. 50).

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

COLOUR SYSTEM

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

STOP+/ 7

8 0

9
4

START+/

PROG

1

TV PROG+/ DATE+/

3

ACCESS G-CODE/ SHOWVIEW SCREEN
1 Press PROG.

2

ACCESS PROGRAMME

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

P1

START

STOP

: = :

SP

DATE . [+/] = [PROG] : EXIT

TV PROG

3

ENTER PROGRAMME

START TIME

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

P1

START

STOP

21:00 = :

SP

DATE . [+/] = [PROG] : EXIT

TV PROG

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 +/. (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)

ENTER CHANNEL

POSITION

6 Press TV PROG +/.

P1

START

STOP

21:00 = 22:00

SP

DATE 25.12 [+/] = [PROG] : EXIT

TV PROG 1

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1

2

D3AILY 2

4

5

6

7

8

9

WEEKLY

0

TIMER
4

PROG

1

SP/LP/EP

3

OK

EN 33

SET TAPE SPEED

7 Press SP/LP/EP (

) to set the tape speed.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

8

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

Repeat steps 1 8 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S

TIMER MODE

9

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

NOTES:
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (MondayFriday). 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. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes ( pg. 34).

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34 EN

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

STOP+/ DATE+/

CANCEL

7

8

9

0

TIMER
4

START+/ PROG CHECK1

TV PROG+/ SP/LP/EP

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

1 Press TIMER, then press

.

ACCESS PROGRAMME

CHECK SCREEN

2 Press PROG CHECK.

PR START STOP CH 1 8:00 10:00 3 2 10:00 10:45 2 3 11:30 13:00 1 4 5 6 7 8 [PROG CHECK] : NEXT

DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12

3

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

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

P1

START

STOP

8:00 = 10:00

SP

DATE 24:12

TV PROG 3

[PROG CHECK] : NEXT

To cancel or replace a programme…

CANCEL OR REPLACE A

PROGRAMME

4

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

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

5

Press PROG CHECK as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes remaining, go on to step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE
6 Press TIMER.

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%
%

Auto SPLP Timer

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording. For Example . . . Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape.
Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode

LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set “AUTO SPLP TIMER” to “ON” at the Function Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

3

SELECT MODE

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “AUTO SPLP TIMER”, then press OK or PUSH JOG to select “ON”.

FUNCTION SET

B. E. S. T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER O. S. D. AUTO SP=LP TIMER NEXT PAGE

ON AUTO
OFF ON ON

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.

NOTES:
If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SPLP TIMER” to “ON”. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer programming.
In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of the tape.
There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP (or EP) mode.
The Auto SPLP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths.

EN 35

Auto Timer
When the Auto Timer is set to ON, the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET R.A. EDIT

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

3

SELECT MODE
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “AUTO TIMER”, then press OK or PUSH JOG to select either “ON” or “OFF”.

FUNCTION SET

B. E. S. T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER O. S. D. AUTO SP=LP TIMER NEXT PAGE

ON AUTO
ON ON OFF

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.
NOTE:
For safety, when Auto timer is set to “OFF”, all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER.

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Remote Control Functions

VCR

NUMBER “1”

1

2

4

5

NUMB7ER “2”

8 0

3
2
6
9
4

1
STOP
3

SPECIAL FEATURES

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 the other 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

While holding down VCR on the remote control, press the NUMBER key “2” and then press STOP.

RE-SUPPLY POWER

3

Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

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 the NUMBER key “1” instead of “2” in step 2.

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TV

VCR

TV/VCR

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

NUMBER

CANCEL

7

8

9

0

TIMER
4

1
STOP TV PROG+/

3

OK

TV VOL+/

EN 37

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.
Before you start . . . Turn on the TV using its remote control.

1

SET TV BRAND CODE
Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV on the recorder’s remote control, enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP. Check if the TV’s power goes off as it should. If it does, try other 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.
Some TV brands have more than one code. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another.

2

OPERATE TV

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

press the corresponding button: , TV PROG +/,

TV/VCR, TV VOL +/ (Volume),

(Muting),

NUMBER keys.

For some brands of TV, you must press OK after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

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.

ATTENTION
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV’s functions. To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button
to set the remote control to the Video mode. To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the
remote control to the TV mode.
Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons
Use the NUMBER keys, and the button, CANCEL button or TIMER button to select the TV’s channel. With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 15, 16,
22, 23, 26 or 27, the button corresponds to the 1digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled / ) of your TV’s remote control. With televisions under Code 01, 08, 18, 19, 24 or 25, the CANCEL button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the TIMER 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 BRAND NAME
JVC AIWA BEIJING CHANGHONG DAEWOO FERGUSON FINLUX FUNAI GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT JINXING KONKA LG/GOLDSTAR MITSUBISHI MIVER NEC NOBLEX NOKIA PANASONIC PEONY PHILICO PHILIPS SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TCL THOMSON TOSHIBA

CODE
01 10 05, 27 05, 06, 16, 25 11 15 20 09 17 07 18 23 26 13 06 19 22 27 21 02 23, 24, 25 07 16 12, 16 08 04 03 16, 28 14 05

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

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

1

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

EDITING

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

1 2 3

ACCESS MAIN NENU SCREEN
Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

fi fi

SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to

“PICTURE CONTROL”, then press OK or PUSH JOG

to select the desired mode.

AUTO*: Normally select “AUTO.”

FUNCTION SET

It automatically adjusts the picture quality. * When the
B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF”

B. E. S. T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER O.S.D. AUTO SP=LP TIMER NEXT PAGE [5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

ON AUTO
OFF ON OFF

( pg. 26), you

can only select “NORM” instead of “AUTO.”

EDIT: Select when you dub tapes.

SOFT: Select when you want to soften the picture.

SHARP: Select when you want to sharpen the picture.

NOTES:
When you select “EDIT”, “SHARP” or “SOFT”, the selected mode will not change until you select again.
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when the B.E.S.T. function is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
4 Press MENU.
NOTE:
Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to pages 39 41.
Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders
You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from 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 without degradation.

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Edit From A Camcorder

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

NUMBER “0”

0

4
TV PROG

1
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 ( pg. 38).
IMPORTANT:
To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same colour system. Press your recorder’s COLOUR SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.
PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a player for editing.
For more information on multi-system compatibility, pg. 50.

EN 39

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 NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG to select “F-1” for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or “S-2” for the AUDIO/S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the

connectors being used.

SET EDIT MODE

3

See “Picture Control” on page 38.

START CAMCORDER
4 Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

5

Engage its Record mode.

A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector… Recorder

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

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PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

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PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

VIDEO input
Player

AUDIO input

To rear panel PAUSE/ R.A. EDIT connector

Audio/Video Cable (not provided)
VIDEO OUT

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

S-VIDEO input
Player

AUDIO input

To rear panel PAUSE/ R.A. EDIT connector

Audio Cable (not provided)

S-Video Cable (provided) S-VIDEO OUT

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

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT EDIT

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT EDIT

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Synchro Editing

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TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

EDIT SYNCHRO
1 4 7
NUMBER “0”

REW

FF

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

RECORD

JOG SHUTTLE
PAUSE

2

3

2

5

6

8

9

0

4

TV PROG

1

3
Recorder

SYNCHRO EDIT connector
LANC Cable (not provided)

EDITING (cont.)

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

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1

Connect your recorder to camcorder ( pg. 39), and connect your recorder’s SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the camcorder’s LANC connector.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT

MODE

2

Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG to select “F-1” for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or “S-2” for the AUDIO/S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being used.

SET EDIT MODE

3

See “Picture Control” on page 38.

LOCATE START POINT

4

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 EDIT.

PAUSE SYNCHRO EDITING

6

Press SYNCHRO EDIT again. Repeat steps 4 6 as necessary.

NOTES:
The Synchro Editing function may not work with the initial part of a camcorder tape.
The Synchro Editing function cannot be used when using the JLIP function. (Pressing SYNCHRO EDIT cancels the JLIP function.)
The Synchro Editing function may not work properly with some type of 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 ( pg. 38).
You can also use the rear panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or AUDIO/S-VIDEO input connectors. Set recorder’s input mode to “L-1” or “S-1” in step 2.

Player Camcorder

To LANC connector

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Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

TV Receiver

Player

Your recorder

VIDEO CHANNEL

AV Cable (not provided)

RF Cable (provided)

Another recorder Recorder

Recorder

Your recorder

TV Receiver

AV Cable (not provided)
Another recorder Player

RF Cable (provided)

VIDEO CHANNEL

IMPORTANT:
To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same colour system. Press your recorder’s COLOUR SYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.
For more information on multi-system compatibility, pg. 50.

EN 41

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

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1

Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.
Use the L connector for monaural connection.

SET RECORDING DECK’S

INPUT MODE

2

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG to select depending on the connector being used — “L-1” for the rear panel VIDEO/ AUDIO input connectors, or “F-1” for the front panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors.

SET EDIT MODE

3

See “Picture Control” on page 38.

START SOURCE PLAYER
4 Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

5

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting ( pg. 10).
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. NTSC tapes being played back in the NTSC [ PAL mode
( pg. 51) cannot be dubbed to another recorder. When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the
playback deck, select NTSC 3.58 (or NTSC 4.43) with the COLOUR SYSTEM button ( pg. 50). 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 ( pg. 38). If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio input/output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this recorder’s S-VIDEO and AUDIO input/output connectors.
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player … … connect its rear panel S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording deck’s S-Video and Audio input connectors. When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck … … connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player’s S-Video and Audio output connectors. Then, set the recorder’s input mode to “S-2”.
OR … connect its rear panel S VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors to the source player’s S-Video and Audio output connectors. Then, set the recorder’s input mode to “S-1”.

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Audio Dubbing

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S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG
TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

REW

FF

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

JOG SHUTTLE
PAUSE

A. DUB

CD Player, etc.

Mixer output

Audio mixer
Original sound AUDIO OUT

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TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

EDITING (cont.)
Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

Normal audio track

Pre-recorded tape

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Audio-dubbed tape

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder’s front panel.
When connecting monaural equipment, use only the recorder’s AUDIO L connector.

SET INPUT MODE

2

Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG so that “F-1″ appears in place of a channel number.

LOCATE START POINT

3

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your recorder, and press PAUSE when you find the point where you want to start dubbing.

4

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING
Press A. DUB.
Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (” ” blinks, ” ” and ” ” light up on the front display panel.)
To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, press AUDIO on the remote control to select ” (L+R)” at this point. * Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if you’re using a monaural audio component, or if you don’t have an audio mixer.

AUDIO

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8

9

NUMBER “0”

0

4

TV PROG

1
PLAY

PAUSE

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S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

AUDIO

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

1
PLAY STOP
3

PAUSE

PLAY

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START DUBBING

5

Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing begins at this point.

” ” blinks and ” ” is displayed on the front display panel.
To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume dubbing.

END AUDIO DUBBING

6

Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and engage the audio component’s Stop mode.

NOTES:
When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO on the remote control to select ” NORM (HI FI + NORM)” ( pg. 17).
Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches “0:00:00”, and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the counter reading before dubbing.
Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO IN L + R connectors. When using these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.
Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had its record safety tab removed.
When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO on the remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear ( pg. 17).

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Insert Editing

Recorder

Your recorder

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TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

REW

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

TV PROG

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

JOG

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

Audio/Video signal S-Video signal

Player

Another recorder

NUMBER

1
4 “07”

2 5 8

3
2
6
9

C.RESET

0

4

TV PROG

1

PAUSE
3
PUSH JOG

EDITING (cont.)
Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously. Use your video recorder as the recorder.
Source tape

Recorded tape

Before insert editing

Normal audio track

After insert editing

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1

Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO (or S-VIDEO) and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel.

SET INPUT MODE

2

Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG so that “F-1” for the VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors or “S-2” for the S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors appears in place of a channel number.

3

fi

%

LOCATE END POINT
Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the segment to be replaced) using the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial or pressing PUSH JOG and PAUSE.

RESET THE COUNTER

4

Press C. RESET to change the counter display to “0:00:00″.

LOCATE START POINT

5

fi

%

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial or pressing PUSH JOG and PAUSE.

Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

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S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

INSERT

PAUSE
A. DUB

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

C.RESET

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

PLAY
1

3

PLAY

EN 45

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING

6

Press INSERT.
Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (” “, ” ” and ” ” light up on the front display panel.)
The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.

7

START EDITING
Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing begins at this point.

” ” and ” ” are displayed on the front display panel.

END INSERT EDITING

8

At counter “0:00:00″, Insert Editing will stop automatically while the tape continues running in the Play mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the specified edit-out point, press C. RESET.

FOR AV INSERT EDITING If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time… … In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB also. (” ” and ” ” blink and ” ” lights up on the front display panel.)

NOTES:
Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer. Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab
has been removed. When insert editing is performed on a tape that has been
recorded on another video recorder, the inserted portion may appear distorted. In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous recording’s speed changes within a single edit, the inserted picture will be distorted at the switching point. A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit may become erased. Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO/ VIDEO (or S VIDEO) IN connectors. When using these connectors, make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2. Insert Editing is not possible with an NTSC tape.

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Random Assemble Editing

Player

PAUSE/R.A.EDIT
Your recorder

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

Audio signal

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

Video signal

Another recorder (w/PAUSE connector)

Recorder
Mini-plug Cable (Not provided)

REMOTE PAUSE

JOG

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

TIME SCAN SHUTTLEPAUSE

INSERT

A.DUB

COLOUR SYSTEM REC

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

CANCEL

7

8

9

0

4

PROG

1

PLAY

EDITING (cont.)

This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
You can also perform Random Assemble Editing with a second non-JVC recorder ( pg. 47).

1

MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect your recorder’s VIDEO/AUDIO OUT or S VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT connectors to the video and audio input connectors on the recording deck, and connect your recorder’s PAUSE/R.A. EDIT connector to the PAUSE connector on the recording deck.

If the recording deck doesn’t have a PAUSE connector, connect to the R.A. EDIT connector instead.
The Mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

PREPARE FOR EDITING

2

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder and set the recorder’s input mode.

LOAD SOURCE CASSETTE

3

Insert the source cassette into your recorder.

SET EDIT MODE

4

See “Picture Control” on page 38.

START SOURCE PLAYBACK
5 Press PLAY.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
6 Press MENU.

ACCESS R.A. EDIT SCREEN

7

Place the pointer next to “R.A. EDIT” by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.
The screen is superimposed on the video playback in step 8.

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

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8

LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT

Find the point on the source tape from where you want the edited scene to begin by pressing PUSH JOG @ # or using the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial, then press PROG.

=1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0:00:00

The edit-in point is registered in memory

[PROG] =

and appears on the screen.

(+) 0:00:00

9

LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT

Find the point where you want the edited scene to end by pressing PUSH JOG @ # or using the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial, then press PROG.
The edit-out point is registered in memory and appears on the screen.
The total time of the edited scenes is displayed to the right of “(+)”.
Repeat steps 8 and 9 for each additional scene.

= 1 0:02:23 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0:02:23
[PROG] =
= 1 0:02:23 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0:02:51

(+) 0:00:00 0:02:51
(+) 0:00:28

[PROG] =

PREPARE RECORDING DECK
10 Engage its Record-Standby mode.

11

START R.A. EDIT
Press OK.
Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are copied to the recording deck in the order they were registered.
The on-screen display remains while your recorder searches for each scene (blinking cursor indicates scene currently being searched for), but disappears during actual editing.
During scene search, the recording deck automatically enters its Record- Standby mode.
When all registered scenes have been edited, your recorder enters the Pause mode, the recording deck enters its Record-Standby mode, and the cursor blinks at the next available number.

12

END R.A. EDIT
Press MENU to return to the normal screen, and engage the Stop mode for your recorder and for the recording deck.

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NOTES:
You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes you want to edit in steps 8 9. Since you can hear the soundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrupt or unnatural sounding scene-to-scene transitions. The sound that is heard, however, is not TimeScan Audio.
When editing, there may be a discrepancy of about 2 seconds on the source tape between the locations you chose as edit-in/-out points and the locations your recorder recognises as those points.
For any scene, the edit-out point must have a counter reading that is at least 1 second after the corresponding edit-in point. Any less than 1 second and the edit-out point will not be registered.
Since the source recorder prerolls during Random Assemble Editing, there must be at least 15 seconds worth of recorded material prior to any edit-in point on the source tape.
If the search time for an edit-in point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck enters its Stop mode and editing will not take place.
During steps 8 and 9 — if you engage the Pause mode while registering edit-in and -out points in the R.A. Edit screen, the characters in the on-screen display may become distorted. This is normal.
To Make Corrections . . . . . . during step 8 or 9, you can cancel registered in and out points by pressing CANCEL on the remote control. Each time you press, the preceding point is erased. If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points
and want to reset the first set, you have to press CANCEL until all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them after you’ve repaired the first set of points.

Memory Capacity

Random Assemble Editing shares memory space with the recorder’s timer. If there are programs occupied by timer-recording data,

PROGRAM FULL

those spaces cannot be used to register edit-in and -out points —

meaning you won’t be able to edit 8 scenes. When all 8 programs are full,
“PROGRAM FULL” appears on

0:00:00 [MENU] : EXIT

(+) 0:00:00

the R.A. EDIT screen.

To cancel a program, see page 34.

RM-V700U Multi-Brand R.A. Edit Controller (Not provided) By connecting this controller to your recorder’s R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The controller is compatible with various major recorder brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.

NOTE:
Although the RM-V700U is designed to operate the recording deck, it may not work with some recorders, or may have limited function capability.

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J terminal

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

NUMBER

7

8

9

0

4

1

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL

J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector)

The J Terminal is used to connect the recorder to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the recorder during editing and certain other operations.
Examples: With the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV-CB3E: Enables Random Assemble Editing of up to 99 segments,
using this recorder as the playback unit. Allows you to capture still images from the recorder into a
personal computer.
For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer.
JLIP ID Number
Your recorder has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must be unique when your recorder is connected to another device via its J terminal. The ID Number is preset to “1” at the factory. You can change this number to any number between “1” and “99”. If it is necessary to change the JLIP ID number perform the following steps.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1 Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

2

SCREEN
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

ACCESS JLIP ID NO. SET

SCREEN

3

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “JLIP ID NO. SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG #.

INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET LANGUAGE G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP JLIP ID NO. SET

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

SET JLIP ID NUMBER

4

Press NUMBER keys to enter the desired ID number.

JLIP ID NO. SET 1

CLOCK SET

[0-9] = [MENU] : EXIT
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connecting/ Using A Stereo System
FM Tuner

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

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

IIIII II I IIIII

IIIII I I I IIIII

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

II

Audio Cable (not provided)

Speaker

Television

Speaker

AUDIO OUT

Mains outlet

IN(S–1) OUT S VIDEO

OUT VIDEO

IN SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT. IN

L AUDIO
R

PAUSE/R.A.EDIT RF OUT

Rear View

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.

NOTES:
When connecting your recorder’s audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.
If stereo or bilingual TV broadcasts are receivable in your area, this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system.
When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, turn the TV’s volume down completely.

CAUTIONS:
This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them.
Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture.

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INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons

Mode Display

Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the front panel to select the colour system. Pressing this button changes the mode as illustrated on the left. The On- Screen display will show which mode is selected.

COLOUR SYSTEM

AUTO NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43 NTSC PAL* PAL MESECAM

Mode AUTO
MANUAL

Description
Usually set to this mode. This mode automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM or MESECAM and adjusts to the colour system being recorded or played back. When it does not perform properly, set the colour system manually.
For recording, there is a choice of 4 selectable modes; PAL/MESECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC4.43. Select the mode that matches the colour signal being received. For playback, there is an additional mode which allows NTSC tapes to be played back and viewed on PAL TVs.

“NTSC[PAL” appears during playback only.

NOTES:
In the AUTO mode, NTSC signals will be automatically recorded as NTSC 3.58.
In the AUTO mode, NTSC tapes will be played back as NTSC 3.58.
SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select the AUTO or the MESECAM mode when recording SECAM signals.
When playing back a SECAM tape, select the AUTO or MESECAM mode. The playback picture will always be monochrome.
In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays (Programme screen etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTO mode.

Off-Air Recording

The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC broadcasts.

TV system

HR-S7600AM

Recording circuit

Recorded tape PAL

PAL B/G, I, D/K
SECAM B/G, D/K (OIRT)

Multi-system tuner (B/G, I, D/K, M)

PAL MESECAM

MESECAM

NTSC (M)

NTSC 3.58

NTSC

NOTE:
This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

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Playback

This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.

Recorded tape

HR-S7600AM

PAL Playback circuit

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

MESECAM NTSC[PAL

NTSC 3.58 MHz

Manual switching

Manual switching NTSC 4.43 MHz

Built-in RFconverter G, K, I, H, M

EN 51

Multi-system receiver

RF OUT

PAL (B/G, D/K, I, H) NTSC (M)

Multi-system monitor

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

PAL SECAM NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43

NOTES:
When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set: The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the
part of the video recorder nor the TV. The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if
the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.) During search, still, or frame-by- frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
ATTENTION: When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV’s colour system select switch to the appropriate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.

Tape-To-Tape Editing
There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.

Recorded tape

Playback equipment

HR-S7600AM

PAL

MESECAM SECAM NTSC

MESECAM SECAM
NTSC 3.58 MHz NTSC 4.43 MHz

MESECAM Recording circuit NTSC 3.58 MHz NTSC 4.43 MHz

Dubbed tape PAL MESECAM
NTSC

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

1

2

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

4

TV PROG

1

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

TUNER SET

IMPORTANT
Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( pg. 8) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that you can call them up with the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channels.
Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER
1 Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
2 Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

3

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET R.A. EDIT

fi fi

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

SELECT AUTO CH SET

MODE

4

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “AUTO CH SET”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

TUNER SET
CH EDIT AUTO CH SET

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

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5

SELECT TV SYSTEM

fi

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV system, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

TV SYSTEM SELECT
B/G D/K I M

Auto Channel Set will start.

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT

AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT

START

FINISH

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
[5/] = [CANCEL] : DELETE
[5/] = : EDIT
[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
6 Press MENU.

NOTE:
If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-” appears on the screen in step 5. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

IMPORTANT
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Channel Set, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. “TV System Selection When you see the picture but the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural” on page 55.
Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations, “Delete A Channel” on page 54.

Major Countries/Areas
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia
Hong Kong
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan

TV System
B/G
D/K I M

EN 53

Manual Channel Set
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 52).

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

1

Perform steps 1 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 52.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

fi fi

SELECT POSITION

3

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to an open channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

4

SELECT BAND
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual Channel Set.

BAND SELECT

MANUAL CH SET

VHF L VHF H UHF

PLEASE WAIT VHF L 100MHZ

[5/] = [MENU] : EXIT [MENU] : EXIT

5 6

SET DESIRED STATION

The screen to the right

appears when a station is

STORE

detected. If you do not want to store

CONTINUE

the detected station…

Press PUSH JOG %fi to

place the pointer next to [5/] =

“CONTINUE”, then press [MENU] : EXIT

fi fi

OK or PUSH JOG .

Channel search will resume.

If you want to store the detected station…

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to

“STORE”, then press OK or PUSH JOG . The Channel

List appears again.

The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.
If you want to store another channel, repeat steps 3 5. When channel search completes for that band, the
Band Select screen appears again. To set channels for other bands, select another band and start Manual Channel Set again ( steps 4 and 5). For fine tuning adjustment, see “Fine-Tuning Channels” on page 55.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU.

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54 EN

Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

1

Perform steps 1 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 52.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

3

SELECT CHANNEL

Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel you want to delete begins blinking.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG
[5/] = [CANCEL] : DELETE
[5/] = : EDIT
[MENU] : EXIT

fi
5

4

DELETE CHANNEL

Press CANCEL.
To re-store it, simply press PUSH JOG .
Repeat steps 3 4 as necessary.

CH FRQ SYS 01 02 165 BG 03 195 BG 04 205 BG 05 213 BG 06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS 07 229 BG 08 237 BG 09 355 BG 10 365 BG 11 374 BG 12 384 BG

[5/] = [ ] : ADD [MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

TUNER SET (cont.)

Swap Channel Positions
Example: To swap CH03 and CH09.

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

1

Perform steps 1 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 52.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

fi fi

3

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 03)

Press PUSH JOG %fi until the section of CH “03” begins blinking, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
Only “03” will blink.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [0 9]: INPUT CH
: FINE TUNING
[MENU] : EXIT

4

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 09)

Press NUMBER keys to input “0” and “9”.
The two selected channels will be swapped.
To cancel the channel swapping, press PUSH JOG .

CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 02 165 BG 03 355 BG 04 205 BG 05 213 BG 06 221 BG [ ]: CANCEL
: OK
[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS 07 229 BG 08 237 BG 09 195 BG 10 365 BG 11 374 BG 12 384 BG

fi
5

STORE NEW POSITIONS

5

Press OK or PUSH JOG . Repeat steps 3 5 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
6 Press MENU.

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Fine-Tuning Channels

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

1

Perform steps 1 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 52.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

3

SELECT CHANNEL TO

FINE-TUNE

Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel you want to tune begins blinking, then press OK twice.
The “FRQ” number for that channel starts blinking.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/] : FINE TUNING
: SELECT SYSTEM
[MENU] : EXIT

PERFORM TUNING

4

Press PUSH JOG %fi until the picture becomes clearer, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

fi fi
fi fi

EN 55

TV System Selection When you see the picture but the audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

1

Perform steps 1 3 of “Auto Channel Set” on page 52.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

2

Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to “CH EDIT”, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

3

SELECT CHANNEL

Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel you want to change its TV system begins blinking, then press OK three times.
The “SYS” display for that channel starts blinking.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS 01 150 BG 07 229 BG 02 165 BG 08 237 BG 03 195 BG 09 355 BG 04 205 BG 10 365 BG 05 213 BG 11 374 BG 06 221 BG 12 384 BG [5/] : SELECT SYSTEM
: OK
[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT TV SYSTEM

4

Press PUSH JOG %fi to select the appropriate TV system (BG [ DK [ I [ M). Then press OK or PUSH JOG .

Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
5 Press MENU.

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56 EN

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POWER
SYMPTOM
1. No power is applied to the recorder.
2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.
3. The remote control won’t function.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
The mains power cord is disconnected.
“” is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to “OFF”.
The batteries are discharged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord.
Press TIMER to turn the “” indicator off.
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
1. The tape does not run during recording.
2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.
2. Noise appears during visual search.
3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.
4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.
5. Playback picture has a loss of colour.
6. No sound accompanies the playback picture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
” ” is displayed on the display panel.
The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
If you’re using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel. . . . the recorder’s VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.
If you’re using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.
This is normal during visual search other than TimeScan.
Automatic tracking is engaged.
The video heads may be dirty.
The wrong colour system is selected for the tape being played back.
The wrong colour system was selected during recording.
The TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press PLAY to turn the ” ” indicator off. Check the cassette.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you are using the RF OUT connection . . . . . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. ( pg. 6) . . . Perform “Video Channel Set”. ( pg. 6) If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode.
Engage and adjust tracking manually. ( pg. 15) Consult your JVC dealer.
Select the correct colour system by pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM button. ( pg. 50) Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be sure to choose the correct setting before recording. Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast system used in your area. ( pg. 55)

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RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Recording cannot be started.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.
“L-1”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “S-2” has been selected as the input mode.
The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.
All necessary power switches have not been turned on.
The input mode is not correct.
The camcorder has not been properly connected.
The input mode is not correct.

TIMER RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording won’t work.
2. On-screen timer programming is not possible.
3. “” and “]” on the display panel won’t stop blinking.
4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “” and “]” on the display panel won’t stop blinking.
5. “” blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged.
6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and “” and “]” won’t stop blinking.
7. The G-CODE system does not timerrecord properly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.
The timer is not engaged.
Timer recording is in progress.
The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded.
The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed.
TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.
The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.
The recorder’s channel positions have been set incorrectly.

EN 57
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
Set to the desired channel.
Confirm that the source is properly connected.
Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to “L-1”, “F-1”, “S1” or “S-2”.
Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to “L-1”, “F-1”, “S1” or “S-2”.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press TIMER and confirm that “” is displayed on the display panel.
Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.
Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.
Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact.
Check the programmed data and reprogramme as necessary, then press TIMER again.
The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.
Refer to “G-CODE System Setup” and reperform the procedure. ( pg. 28)

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

OTHER PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM
1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording.
2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.
3. The channel cannot be changed.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV.
The TV’s volume is too high.
Those channels have been designated to be skipped.
Recording is in progress.

4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared.
5. No channels are stored in the recorder’s memory.

After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed.
The TV aerial cable was not connected to the recorder when Auto Set Up was performed.

6. “ : ” is displayed on the front display panel after a power outage.

The lithium battery is exhausted.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV. Turn the TV’s volume down.
If you need the skipped channels, restore them. ( pg. 53)
Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY to resume recording.
Perform manual setting again.
Connect the TV aerial cable to the recorder properly and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again. The recorder will try Auto Set Up again. ( pg. 8)
Replace the lithium battery with a
new one. ( pg. 7)

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached
during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the
still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect
the heads.

Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?
A. No, it is normal.

Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect
does removing the Record Safety tab have? A. It disables marking of index codes.

Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder
can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not? A. There may be index codes too close together.

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points.

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the
Record-Pause mode? A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode
automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the
beginning.

EN 59

TIMER RECORDING

Q. ” ” and “” remain lit on the display panel. Is there
a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in
progress.

Q. Can I programme timer while I’m watching a tape
or a TV broadcast? A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-
screen menu, but the audio from the programme or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme
broadcast in 2000? A. Yes, it is possible.

ATTENTION: This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.
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FRONT VIEW
1 23 4 5

INDEX

6

78 90 ! @

STOP/EJECT TIMER S-VHS ET STANDBY/ ON
S-VIDEO (S-2) VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R

TV PROG SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP

+8 4 0
6
15dB NORM

VCR

SP

REVIEW

INSERT COLOUR SYSTEM

A.DUB REC

PLAY

DIGITAL TBC/NR

REW

PAUSE

FF
JOG SHUTTLE

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^

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1 STANDBY/ON Button pg. 10 2 TIMER Button pg. 31, 33 3 S-VHS ET Button pg. 24 4 STOP/EJECT Button pg. 13 5 TV PROG /5 Buttons pg. 20 6 Cassette Loading Slot 7 INSERT Button pg. 44 8 Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button pg. 42 9 PLAY Button pg. 13 0 DIGITAL TBC/NR Button pg. 16 ! JOG Dial pg. 14

@ TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring pg. 13, 14, 18 # S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors
pg. 39, 44 $ SYNCHRO EDIT Button pg. 40 % SP/LP/EP Button pg. 20 ^ Display Panel pg. 61 & COLOUR SYSTEM Button pg. 50

Record [REC] Button pg. 20
( Infrared Beam Receiving Window ) PAUSE Button pg. 14

REAR VIEW 1

23

4 5 67 8

IN(S–1) OUT S VIDEO

OUT VIDEO

IN SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT. IN

L AUDIO
R

PAUSE/R.A.EDIT RF OUT

9 0!

1 Mains Power Cord pg. 4, 5 2 S VIDEO IN Connector pg. 41 3 S VIDEO OUT Connector pg. 5 4 Lithium Battery Compartment pg. 7 5 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors pg. 4, 5, 41 6 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connectors pg. 41

7 SYNCHRO EDIT Connector pg. 40 8 ANT. IN Connector pg. 4, 5 9 Remote PAUSE Connector pg. 39
R.A. EDIT Connector pg. 46 0 J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
Connector] pg. 48 ! RF OUT Connector pg. 4, 5

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DISPLAY PANEL

1

2

+8 4 0
6
15dB NORM

8 90

1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display pg. 26 Audio Level Indicator
2 Symbolic Mode Indicators

PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH:

STILL: SLOW:
RECORD:
RECORD PAUSE:

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

INSERT:

INSERT PAUSE:

AUDIO DUBBING INSERT:

AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE:

EN 61

3 45 6 7

SP

REVIEW

!@
3 “Timer” Indicator pg. 31, 33 4 S-VHS Indicator pg. 24 5 Channel Display
Clock Display 6 Tape Speed Indicators pg. 20 7 Instant REVIEW Indicator pg. 17 8 Audio Mode Indicator pg. 17 9 Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg. 22 0 “Cassette Loaded” Mark ! Counter Display
Remain Display @ Mode Display (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)

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V VOL +
%

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TV V

62 EN

REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3 4
5
6 7
8 9 0 ! @ # $ %

VCR

TV

TV/VCR AUDIO DISPLAY

(MONITOR)

1

2

4
7
C. RESET CANCEL

5
DAILY
8
AUX
0

3
2
6
WEEKLY
9
TIMER 4

START STOP

DATE

TV PROG

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

1 PROG.

PROG. CHECK

30 SEC

MENU

3 OK
TV PROG +

PUSH JOG

OL

T

TV PROG

MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

^
&

( ) q w e r t y u i o p
Q

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV pg. 37.

INDEX (cont.)
1 TV Button pg. 37 2 VCR Button pg. 37 3 TV/VCR Button pg. 37 4 REVIEW Button pg. 17 5 NUMBER Keys pg. 20 6 CANCEL Button pg. 34, 47
Counter [C.] RESET Button pg. 22 7 STOP +/ Button pg. 32 8 START +/ Button pg. 32 9 PROG Button pg. 30, 32 0 PROG CHECK Button pg. 34 ! Rewind [REW] Button pg. 13, 15 @ RECORD Button pg. 20 # STOP Button pg. 13 $ MENU Button pg. 8, 10 % PUSH JOG %fi Button pg. 8, 10
TV PROG +/ pg. 37 ^ POWER Button pg. 10 & AUDIO Button pg. 17
(TV Muting) Button pg. 37 * DISPLAY Button pg. 22 ( DAILY Button pg. 31, 33 ) WEEKLY Button pg. 31, 33 q AUX Button pg. 39, 44 w TIMER Button pg. 31, 33 e DATE +/ Button pg. 32 r TV PROG +/ Button pg. 20, 32 t 30 SEC Button pg. 15 y Tracking Button pg. 15
SP/LP/EP Button pg. 20 u PLAY Button pg. 13 i Fast Forward [FF] Button pg. 13, 15 o PAUSE Button pg. 14 p OK Button pg. 6 Q PUSH JOG (TM£) Button pg. 14, 18
TV VOL +/ Button pg. 37

How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands pg. 37. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.

NOTES:
When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.
If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

ATTENTION
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV’s functions. To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode. To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode ( pg. 37).

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power requirement

Rating

: AC 110 240 V`, 50/60 Hz

Operating

: AC 090 260 V`, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption : 24 W

Temperature

Operating

: 5°C to 40°C

Storage

: 20°C to 60°C

Operating position

: Horizontal only

Dimensions (WxHxD) : 437 x 97 x 347 mm

Weight

: 4.8 kg

Format

: S-VHS/VHS standard

Maximum recording time

(SP)

: 240 min. with E-240 video

cassette (PAL/MESECAM)

: 160 min. with T-160 video

cassette (NTSC)

(LP)

: 480 min. with E-240 video

cassette (PAL/MESECAM)

(EP)

: 480 min. with T-160 video

cassette (NTSC)

VIDEO/AUDIO Signal system
Recording system Signal-to-noise ratio Horizontal resolution
Frequency range
Input/Output

: PAL-type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal, 625 lines/50 fields
: NTSC colour and EIA monochrome signals, 525 lines/60 fields
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system
: 45 dB : 400 lines (S-VHS)
250 lines (VHS PAL/ MESECAM) 220 lines (VHS NTSC) : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio) : RCA connectors (IN x 2, OUT x 1) S-Video connectors (IN x 2, OUT x 1)

EN 63

TUNER/TIMER TV channel storage capacity Tuning system Channel coverage
Aerial output
Memory backup time

: 99 positions (+AUX position) : Frequency synthesized tuner : VHF (Low) 42 175 MHz
(High)175 470 MHz UHF 470 870 MHz : UHF channels (Adjustable E28 E60) : Approx. 6 months Estimated figure based on supplied fresh battery; actual performance may differ.

ACCESSORIES Provided accessories

: RF cable, S-Video cable, Infrared remote control unit, “R6/UM-3” battery x 2, Lithium battery CR2025, Conversion plug*

*Not provided in certain areas.

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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HR-S7600AM

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

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Printed in Japan

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