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JVC HRS6960E User's Manual

1. If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed is displayed i Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder s power once then turn the recorder s power back on again The Country Set display appears on the TV screen perform Auto Set Up on page 11 or Preset Download on page 13 again IMPORTANT To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming pg 27 In certain reception conditions station names may not be stored correctly and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW system the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station When programming the timer using the SHOWVIEW system be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly I pg 27 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor You can delete those stations with an unacceptable picture I pg 55 Delete A Channel INFORMATION Language for the on screen display Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 11 unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE
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3. 21 pin SCART connector ANTIN ENTREE 2 somnE RFOUT Back of recorder Mains outlet IMPORTANT When you set L 2 SELECT to SAT CF pg 42 it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the recorder is turned off When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording press TV VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the front display panel If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver s power is off nothing appears on the TV screen In this case turn on the satellite receiver or set the TV to its TV mode or press TV VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode 44 in Perfect Connections This is an example of recommended connection if your TV has two 21 pin AV input SCART connectors Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver s connector if you have a decoder AV1 L 1 IN OUT connector to TV s connector and AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector to the satellite receiver s connector Then connect the satellite receiver and TV SYSTEM CONNECTIONS cont NOTES Set L 2 SELECT to A V F pg 42 You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording function F pg 34 with this connection record a programme via the satellite receiver select 1 2 mode by pressing AUX number key 0 a
4. The STANDBY ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit but switches operating current on and off b shows electrical power standby and I shows ON Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP EP Long Play Extended Play mode cannot be played back on a single speed video recorder When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOI 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 NOI block the recorder s ventilation openings or holes If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out 3 DO NOI place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control 4 DO NOI place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control If water or liquid is allowed to enter th
5. With AV connection Press PR until the display 7 panel shows 1 or I ES 2 Now the video 7 channel is set to off Then press OK To view picture signals from the recorder set your TV to its AV mode ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up even if the recorder s memory backup has expired all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder s memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again The recorder will automatically performs Auto Clock Set If you have moved to a different area perform each setting as required Video channel setting for RF connection users gt pg 60 Tuner setting 05 pg 52 Clock setting I pg 58 If a new station starts broadcasting in your area perform tuner setting F pg 52 and if necessary video channel setting C pg 60 NOTES In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC Programme Delivery Control signal the recorder can perform neither Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set e If there is a power cut or if you press 0 1 or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress Auto Set Up will be interrupted be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1 Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the reception condition If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up the TV sys
6. Arcas If the tape is advanced past the start point press 4 or s turn the JOG dial to the left To go forward press gt or COOL turn the JOG dial to the right functions only if FDP shows counter reading Start playback Press bESt appears blinking in the recorder s front display panel during automatic tracking pg 26 4 Stop playback Press on the remote control 4 on the recorder s front panel Then press to remove the cassette Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2 when Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen only with O S D set to ON I pg 48 NOTE The heads get dirty in the following cases in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity in a dusty environment flaw dirt or mold on video tapes continuous usage for a long time d T 1 CO Usable cassettes Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular
7. 34 B B E S T Picture System iio rete tems 26 48 Change Station Channel Position 55 Check cancel and change programmes 32 Glock Set 58 COLOUR SYSTEM 51 Connecting A Satellite Receiver 43 D Delete A Channelr eoe dee ettet 55 DIREGT REG 18 49 E EDITING iet e ree RES 39 Elapsed Recording Time Indication 24 Express Timer Programming 29 F Fine Tuning Channels Already Stored 56 Index Search PRESE 21 Instant REVIEW eee ctos 21 Instant Timer Recording 24 J Just Clockin 58 L Le INPUT 41 OUTPUT t REP Ea 41 E 2 INPUT EE 42 LZ SEVECT 5 525 tetris 42 Language 15 M Manual Channel Set tte ete 54 Marital Tracking eee ts 22 M de Set de deiri iA 47 N Next Function Memory ssessssssesssssssserereserererrerreees 22 ONS dr E 48 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 7 Outpul INput Set issnin iiei cen 41 LIST OF TERMS P PICTURE CONTROL 48 Picture Search ios eere theo ete er t e eite 20 PLAYBACK 19 POWER SAVE 50 Preset Download 13 PROG NAVIGATION reet ist ee 48 PROGRAMME NA
8. DATE PR VPS PDC number key 7 DAILY number key 8 WEEKLY number key 9 and or SP LP EP You can change TV PROG to SAT for the channel position by pressing the number key 0 If you do not want to edit the programme title skip steps 5 and 6 Access the Title Edit screen Press the number key 1 TS The Title Edit screen appears You can access the title edit 2412 8 00 WDR screen only when PROG 2 S NAVIGATION is set to ON pg 48 9 SELECT LETTERS DELETE gt CURSOR OK EXIT m Enter the programme title Press the number keys and gt to enter characters then press OK For details refer to Entering Character on page 38 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE CURSOR lt gt OK 1021 EXIT Return to the normal screen display Press as many times as necessary If there are still some programmes remaining go on to step 8 Return to the timer mode Press TIMER NOTE You can also check the programmes on the front display panel even if the recorder s power is off unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode pg 50 or the recorder is the Timer mode however it is not possible to cancel or change the programmes EN 33 When programmes overlap each other If P
9. NOTES When you use the Direct Rec function be sure to use a TV offering T V LINK etc and connect a fully wired 21 pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV gt pg 10 e If DIRECT REC is set to OFF the amp button functions as described in Basic Recording F pg 23 e During the Direct Rec appears on the front display panel e When DIRECT is set to ON if you press any button just after pressing amp on the recorder or amp and on the remote control the recorder may not function properly m AUTO SP LP TIMER When this function is set to ON the recorder automatically switches to LP ON mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the OFF entire programme while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a 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 this function to ON before the timer recording starts NOTES If you have programmed the recorder to timer record 2 or more programmes the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set AUTO SP LP TIMER to ON In this case make sure the mode is not engaged then set the tape speed manually during timer programming In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this feature may leave a slight no
10. 4 Switch the stations Press OK The Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 1 4 as necessary H Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU Set Stations B Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1 and 2 of Set Stations A above before continuing Hl Select the character for station name Press gt until the first letter of the station name begins blinking PR D DECODER 06 CH45 ARD OFF ow A Y A Z 0 9 4 CURSOR lt gt OK MENU EXIT Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU NOTE The characters available for the station name ID A Z 0 9 space maximum of 4 Fine Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing Hl Select the channel to fine tune Press AV until the channel you want to tune begins blinking Access the Manual Channel Set screen Press OK twice The Manual Channel Set screen appears Perform tuning Press gt until begins blinking then press AV until the picture is its clearest Then press OK The Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 1 3 as necessary 4 Close the Confirmat
11. as shown below SUOMI SUOMI DANMARK DANSK NEDERLAND NEDERLANDS PORTUGAL ENGLISH OSTERREICH DEUTSCH GREECE ENGLISH DEUTSCHLAND DEUTSCH CESKA REPUBLIKA CESTINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE ENGLISH POLSKA POLSKI ITALIA lt gt ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE ENGLISH NORGE NORSK MAGYARORSZAG MAGYAR SVERIGE SVENSKA ESPANA CASTELLANO If you want to change the language setting manually see Language on page 15 Just Clock Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals by reading data from a PDC signal If you want to take advantage of this function simply set it to ON gt pg 58 Just Clock Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode EN 15 This recorder offers you the choice to view on screen messages in 13 different languages Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically pg 14 you can change the language setting manually as required Hl Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU Access the Country Set screen Press AV to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar pointer to AUTO CH SET then press OK or gt PROGRAMME NAVIGATION DE SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT INPUT SET INITIAL SET Av MENU EXIT Select your
12. pg 60 If you are using the AV connection set the TV to its AV mode 2 Noise appears during visual search This is normal 3 Noise appears during normal playback The automatic tracking mode is engaged Try manual tracking F pg 22 4 The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear or USE CLEANING CASSETTE message appears on the screen The video heads may be dirty Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2 or consult your JVC dealer 5 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi soundtrack The automatic tracking mode is engaged Try manual tracking F pg 22 62 RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording cannot be started There is no cassette loaded or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed Insert a cassette or using adhesive tape cover the hole where the tab was removed 2 TV broadcasts cannot be recorded e r1 s 1 2 F 1 S 1 or SAT has been selected as the input mode Set to the desired channel 3 Tape to tape editing is not possible 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 Confirm that the source is properly connected Confirm that all units power switche
13. 01 lt 25 08 C26 F SP 02 C65 09 55 WEST 03 7608 SKYt 10 C24 SATI 10 ZDF 11 C23 OSF 05 7631 BBCI 12 C25 ESPN 05 C31 BBC1 12 C25 ESPN 06 C32 BBC2 13 06 C32 BBC2 13 07 C33 3SAT 14 ie 07 C33 3SAT 14 AY 4b MOVE MANUAL CH SET MENU EXIT 04 C65 11 C23 OSF 04 lA v 4 MOVE gt MENU EXIT Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU EN 55 When Receiving Scrambled Broadcast Hl Select the decoder mode Set L 2 SELECT to DECODER gt pg 42 Access the Confirmation screen Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 54 Select the position Press AV lt P to select the channel position broadcasting scrambled programmes then press OK twice 4 Change the decoder setting Press gt until OFF decoder setting begins blinking and set it to ON by pressing AV Return to the Confirmation screen Press OK Repeat steps 3 5 as necessary mnm Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU INFORMATION If you live in Eastern Europe TV SYSTEM setting appears instead of DECODER setting on the Manual Channel Set screen When you can see the picture but can hear no audio select appropriate TV system D K or B G Normally TV programmes are broadcasted as follows For Eastern Europe D K For Western Europe B G Select a countr
14. 1 TITLE 0 SAT The front display panel looks like this P L I IL m 4 Enter the programme stop time Press STOP to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to move in 30 minute increments or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time Enter the programme date Press DATE The current date appears on the TV screen The date you enter appears in its place 30 n mnm Enter the channel position Press START STOP SP VPS PDC OFF DATE TV PROG 25 12 ARD 4 gt 1 TITLE PROG EXIT 0 SAT N 2 lt Set the tape speed Press SP LP EP Lr It is not possible to select EP mode if COLOUR SYSTEM is set to MESECAM gt pg 51 Set the VPS PDC mode Press VPS PDC number key 7 to select ON or OFF If VPS PDC ON is displayed on the TV screen VPS PDC is set to ON e If VPS PDC OFF is displayed on the TV screen VPS PDC is set to OFF VPS PDC Recording in the right column Access the Title Edit screen Press the number key 1 TM The Title Edit screen appears You can access the Title Edit screen only when PROG 4 NAVIGATION is set to ON pg 48 N S 7 25 12 21 00 ARD 2 S N 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE 4 gt 1 CURSOR lt
15. vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder NOTES e When you finish viewing tape be sure to set this function to OFF Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback The on screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to ON To watch recordings with close caption set this function to OFF e Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC NR cannot be used at the same time If you activate Digital TBC NR when VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON Video Stabilizer will be automatically turned OFF m S VHS ON OFF Your recorder can record in S VHS Super VHS S VHS ET or VHS To record in S VHS Set S VHS to ON Then insert a cassette marked S VHS The S VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel The S VHS recording mode is selected To record in S VHS ET on a VHS cassette See Super VHS ET S VHS ET on page 25 To record in VHS Insert a cassette marked VHS Press S VHS ET on the recorder You can check the current setting S VHS ET ON or S VHS ET OFF If S VHS ET ON appears on the TV screen press S VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to OFF The VHS recording mode is automatically selected regardless of the S VHS mode setting To record in VHS on an S VHS cassette Insert a cassette marked S VHS
16. 2 Activate Repeat Playback Press and hold for over 5 seconds then release The Play indicator on the front display panel blinks slowly After playing back a tape 100 times the recorder stops automatically 3 Stop Repeat Playback Press at any time Pressing lt lt BP or IIl also stops Repeat Playback NOTE Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode PLAYBACK cont Manual Tracking Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control During playback you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons 1 Override automatic tracking During playback press on the remote control 2 Adjust the tracking manually Press PR on the remote control Press HM again to return to automatic tracking NOTE When a new tape is inserted the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically Soundtrack Selection Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks HI FI L HI FI R and NORM and will play back the one you select During Playback Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows TRACK USE On Screen Display HI FI oe Ll ae For Hi Fi stereo tapes HI FI wi Lie For main audio of Bilingual tapes HI FI For sub audio of Bilingual tapes NORM For audio dubbed tapes HI FI NORM For audio dubbed tapes NOTES e HI FI 0 9 R should
17. 81 CANAL 81 D BOX 85 ECHOSTAR VIA DIGITAL 82 FINLUX 68 FORCE 89 GALAXIS 88 GRUNDIG 64 65 102 HIRSCHMANN 64 78 99 HUMAX 88 ITT NOKIA 68 JERROLD 75 KATHREIN 70 71 96 LUXOR 68 MASCOM 93 MASPRO 70 NOKIA 87 94 PACE 65 67 74 86 92 97 PANASONIC 74 92 PHILIPS 66 84 101 RADIX 78 RFT 69 SABA 97 SAGEM 83 90 SALORA 68 SAMSUNG 83 SIEMENS 64 SKYMASTER 69 98 TECHNISAT 66 100 THOMSON 97 TPS 83 TRIAX 91 WISI 64 NOTES The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite receiver For some satellite receivers you need to set its channel input mode to 2 digit If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes be sure to set to All Channel Mode For details refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver When selecting the satellite receiver s channel gt step 6 signals from the remote control may interfere with signals transmitted from the Satellite Controller In this case move the remote control as close to the recorder s infrared beam receiving window as possible SAT CONTROL SET cont T V LINK T V Link Functions When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully wired 21 pin SCART cable pg 10 the following functions are available You can use these functions only with a TV offering T V Link etc For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV Compatible with TVs offering T V Link EasyLink Megalogic SMARTLINK Q Link DA
18. LP 480 min with E 240 video cassette EP 720 min with E 240 video cassette VIDEO AUDIO Signal system PAL type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal 625 lines 50 fields DA4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution SP LP 250 lines VHS 400 lines S VHS EP 220 lines VHS 350 lines S VHS 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Normal audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 21 pin SCART connectors IN OUT x 1 IN DECODER x 1 RCA connectors VIDEO IN x 1 AUDIO IN x 1 AUDIO OUT x 1 S Video connector INx1 Recording system Frequency range Input Output EN 65 TUNER TIMER TV channel storage capacity 99 positions AUX position Frequency synthesized tuner VHF 47 MHz 89 MHz 104 MHz 300 MHz 302 MHz 470 MHz UHF 470 MHz 862 MHz Aerial output UHF channels 22 69 Adjustable Memory backup time Approx 10 min Tuning system Channel coverage ACCESSORIES Provided accessories RF cable Infrared remote control unit R6 battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 66 n A Auto Channel mete 52 AUTO POWER OEFE e I Rer 51 Auto Set Up st ee e etre e deed 11 AUTO SP EP TIMER intrinseca 49 AUTO TIMER 48 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
19. Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 3 6 as necessary Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU To change positions see Change Station Channel Position gt pg 55 If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder see Set Stations B F pg 56 Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing 1 Select the item Press AV lt gt until the item you want to delete begins blinking Delete a channel Press X The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU Change Station Channel Position Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing Select the item Press AV lt D until the item you want to move begins blinking Then press OK and the station name ID and its channel CH number begin blinking PF Select the new position Press AV to move the station to the new channel position then press OK Example If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2 the stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space PR CH ID CH ID 01 25 ARD 08 C26 ESP 02 C08 SKY1 09 55 WEST 03 s 10 ZDF 2 10 C24 SATI PR CH 0 PR CH
20. SET OUTPUT INPUT SET INITIAL SET Av MENU EXIT PROGRAMME NAVIGATION cont Programme Navigation Screen R 7 4 02 BBC2 15 06 03 R P X DELETE 1 TITLE MENU EXIT Recording date Recording start time Station name After entering the programme title 7 pg 37 programme title appears instead of the recording start time and station name Q Currently selected programme Programme title Before entering the programme title F pg 37 recording start time and station name appear instead of the programme title 4 Select a programme Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to the programme you want to watch 14 06 03 22 00 BBC PR 7 2727 02 02 22 00 BBC2 15 06 03 WORLD CUP Av X DELETE 1 TITLE MENU EXIT H Start playback Press OK SEARCHING appears on the TV screen Playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located NOTES If you do not want to use Programme Navigation function set PROG NAVIGATION to OFF pg 48 You cannot edit programme title or delete tape data for the cassette with the record safety tab removed Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder only Before recording make sure the recorder s clock is set correctly To record the programme information in this recorder s memory yo
21. The S VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel Then set S VHS to OFF The S VHS indicator goes off The VHS recording mode is selected NOTE When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET the S VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel regardless of the S VHS mode setting EN D1 The default setting is bold in the table below m COLOUR SYSTEM PAL NTSC MESECAM You can play back PAL NTSC and MESECAM tapes or record PAL and SECAM signals on this recorder Select the appropriate colour system SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM compatible PAL video cassette recorder PAL NTSC To record PAL signals or play back a PAL or NTSC tape MESECAM To record SECAM signals or play back a MESECAM tape NOTES It is not possible to record in S VHS if MESECAM is selected The recording mode is forced to change to VHS If MESECAM is selected when the tape speed is set to EP mode the tape speed will be forced to change to LP mode It is not possible to select EP mode if MESECAM is selected About NTSC Playback Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the TV screen This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV The picture may roll up and dow
22. a cable system is connected to AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector on your recorder VPS PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 L 1 IN OUT connector How to check if the station being received transmits a VPS PDC signal 1 Press until the channel position appears on the front display panel 2 Hold down START for about 5 seconds VPS PDC appears blinking on the TV screen If a VPS PDC signal is detected from the station VPS PDC will stop blinking If no VPS PDC signal is detected from the station VPS PDC will blink at a slower rate 3 Press or START again to return to normal display 24 Hour Express Timer Programming Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming Make sure that the recorder s built in clock is set properly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place The recorder will come on automatically oo ooe gt ot NOTES You can programme this recorder to timer record as many as 8 programmes If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth FULL appears on the front display panel To record the extra programme you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes 7 pg 32 e If Err appears the front display panel repeat the above steps again When a menu screen is shown you cannot use 24 Hou
23. cassette remove its safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape EZ Record safety tab 24 Recording Features od JVC i t TV VCR 0000 Record One Programme While Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection press TV VCR The recorder s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear Once recording is in progress all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view The programme selected with the TV s channel controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder s PR buttons is recorded on the tape If a decoder is connected to the recorder CF pg 45 you can select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls RECORDING cont 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 1 Start recording Press on the recorder 2 Engage the ITR mode Press again blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel 3 Set the recording duration If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press to extend the time Each press extends
24. composite signal regular video signal or a Y C signal a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated Set L 1 OUTPUT and L 1 INPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder s AVI L 1 IN OUT connector Hl Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU en 41 2 Access the Output Input Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to OUTPUT INPUT SET then press OK or MAIN MENU PROGRAMME NAVIGATION MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET CP OUTPUT INPUT SET INITIAL SET Av MENU EXIT Select the output or input mode for the AV1 L 1 IN OUT connector Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to 1 1 OUTPUT or L 1 INPUT Then press OK or P to select the appropriate setting The default setting is bold in the table below OUTPUT INPUT SET L 1 OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO 1 L 1 L 2 SELECT AN L 2 INPUT VIDEO AY GE MENU EXIT m 1 1 OUTPUT VIDEO If a connected appliance s input is compatible only with regular video signals set to VIDEO If a connected appliance s input is compatible with Y C signals set to S VIDEO You can obtain high quality S VHS picture For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal S VIDEO m 1 1 INPUT VIDEO If a connected appliance s output is compatible only with regular
25. that is compatible with the Y C signal Set your TV to the VIDEO or AV Y C or RGB mode according to the type of your TV s SCART connector For switching the TV s mode refer to the instruction manual of your television INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER It s essential that your video recorder be properly connected THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED Hl Check the contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS on page 65 Situate the recorder Place the recorder on a stable horizontal surface Connect the 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 connectors 1 Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV 2 Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT IN connector on the rear panel of the recorder 3 Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV s aerial connector AV Connection To connect to a TV with AV input connectors 1 Connect the aerial recorder and TV as per RF Connection Connect an optional 21 pin SCART cable between the L 1 IN OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV s 21 pin SCART connector 4 Connect the recorder to mains Plu
26. together RECORDING Q When 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 This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode 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 The video recorder stops recording and and t gt on the front display panel won t stop blinking QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TIMER RECORDING O and remain lit on the front display A panel Is there a problem No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Can programme the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast 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 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement AC 220 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption Power on 18W Power off 3 3W Temperature Operating 5 C to 40 Storage 20 C to 60 C Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions WxHxD 400 mm x 94 mm x 270 mm Weight 3 3 kg Format S VHS VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time SP 240 min with E 240 video cassette
27. video signals set to VIDEO If a connected appliance s output is compatible with Y C signals set to S VIDEO You can obtain high quality S VHS picture For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal S VIDEO 4 Return to the normal screen Press MENU NOTES e If L 1 OUTPUT is set to S VIDEO it is impossible to set L 1 INPUT to S VIDEO e If L 2 SELECT is set to DECODER it is impossible to set L 1 INPUT to S VIDEO 42 in L 2 SELECT and L 2 INPUT Setting The AV2 1 2 IN DECODER connector accepts either a composite signal regular video signal or a Y C signal a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated Set L 2 SELECT to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder s AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector Set 1 2 INPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected appliance Perform steps 1 and 2 of L 1 OUTPUT and L 1 INPUT Setting on page 41 Select the input mode for the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to L 2 SELECT or L 2 INPUT Then press OK or to select the appropriate setting The default setting is bold in the table below OUTPUT INPUT SET L 1 OUTPUT VIDEO L 1 INPUT VIDEO Lr L 2 SELECT AN L 2 INPUT VIDEO Av MENU E
28. you want to 01 25 ARD 08 C26 ESP store a channel begins 02 C08 SKY1 09 55 WEST inki 03 10 ZDF 10 C24 SAT blinking then press OK The 0 RAM 10 OSE Manual Channel Set screen 05 C31 BBCI 12 06 C32 BBC2 213 appears 07 C33 3SAT 14 4 EDIT X DELETE MENU EXIT The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont 4 Select the band Press AV to change the band between CH regular and CC cable then press gt CH 10 FINE DECODER 2 0 A V SELECT 4 gt CURSOR lt gt OK MENU EXIT H Input the channel Press the number keys to input the channel number you want to store Input 0 before any single number entries To input the registered station name ID gt pg 57 press gt until ID setting begins blinking then press A V For fine tuning adjustment press gt until begins blinking then press AV While tuning or appears When storing a channel that sends scrambled broadcasts press gt until OFF Decoder setting blinks then press AV to set DECODER to ON OFF is the default setting When 1 2 SELECT is set to A V or SAT the DECODER setting cannot be changed gt pg 42 mnm Enter new channel information
29. 2 SELECT back to appropriate mode When L 2 SELECT is set to SAT SAT or SAt appears TV screen or front display panel instead of L 2 If L 2 SELECT is set to DECODER it is impossible to set L 2 INPUT to S VIDEO e If L 1 OUTPUT is set to S VIDEO it is impossible to set 1 2 SELECT to DECODER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN 43 Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections NOTES Set L 2 SELECT to A V pg 42 This is an example of simple connection if your TV has You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording one 21 pin AV input SCART connector function gt pg 34 with this connection Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 L 2 IN record a programme via the satellite receiver select 1 2 DECODER connector then connect the AV1 L 1 IN mode by pressing AUX number key 0 and or PR so that 1 2 appears on the front display panel For details refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver OUT connector to the TV s connector Outdoor unit Aerial Aerial connector Bi Back of TV Satellite cable TV aerial cable a Satellite receiver M DECODER VCR H o Go B Dem
30. 7 31 VCR Indicator gt pg 24 Channel Clock Remain Display gt pg 14 Mode Display L 1 L 2 F 1 S 1 or SAt When L 2 SELECT is set to SAT F pg 42 SAt appears instead of L 2 Timer Indicator gt pg 28 30 31 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Indicator gt pg 34 Play Indicator Record Indicator Counter Display The counter can display up to 19 59 59 If the playback or recording time exceeds this limit the display starts to count from 0 00 00 Tape Speed SP LP EP gt pg 23 ON SCREEN DISPLAY EN 7 When O S D is set to ON rx pg 48 various operational indicators appear on the TV screen 21 00 24 12 03 WARNING TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON Q Operation Mode Indicators Tape Speed SP LP EP Tape Direction Index MARK Indicator gt pg 23 Q Counter Display Tape Remaining Time Indicator c pg 24 udio Mode Display c pg 22 Q Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press lt or WP from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search C pg 21 The position of W in relation to 0 beginning or end shows you where you are on the tape NOTE Depending on the type of tape being used the tape position indicator may not appear correctly 1 23 45 REMAIN 2 35 Beginning End VPS PDC Indicator gt pg 28 30 Ty
31. Co Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU Press I Access the Auto Channel Set screen 0 Press AV to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar pointer to AUTO CH SET then press ee NAVISATON OK or b MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT INPUT SET INITIAL SET Av MENU EXIT 4 Select your country Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to your country s name then press OK or D Select the language Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to the language of your choice IMPORTANT certain reception conditions station names may not be stored correctly and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW system the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station When programming the timer using the SHOWVIEW system be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly gt pg 27 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor You can delete those stations with an unacceptable picture pg 55 Delete A Channel NOTES Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set If you want to perform tuning manually refer to pa
32. Enter the satellite receiver s brand Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the list on page 18 then press OK If the brand code you entered is invalid the code field will be reset Enter the correct brand code again If the recorder is in playback or recording mode you cannot set the brand code SAT CONTROL SET BRAND Ere 10 9 MENU EXIT 6 Select the satellite receiver s channel for testing Press the appropriate number keys to enter one of the channel positions on the satellite receiver then press OK You can select the channel position between 1 to 999 After pressing OK the recorder enters the Test mode SAT CONTROL SET SAT PROG SEI 0 9 TEST MENU EXIT 18 Check the result of the test If the satellite receiver s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 6 Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to CHANGED then press OK or gt to finish the Sat Control Set mode If the satellite receiver s channel number has not been changed correctly Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to NOT CHANGED then press OK or gt Then perform the procedure again from step 5 SAT CONTROL SET SAT PROG 111 CHANGED TO 111 NOT CHANGED Avi MENU EXIT BRAND NAME CODE JVC 73 AMSTRAD 60 61 62 63 92 ASTON 97 CANAL SATELLITE
33. K SET STIME DATE YEAR p 0 00 01 01 E a JUST CLOCK OFF SAT CONTROL SET TV PR ud gt IMENU EXIT NOTE When you have selected MAGYARORSZ G CESK REPUBLIKA POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting F pg 11 15 you cannot use Just Clock function Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 59 Av MENU EXIT B VIEW lan U N 2 AN Z A 9580 RU amp FOOL 3 3 03 08 U ATTENTION If the AC was disconnected from the recorder and the recorder s memory backup has expired the recorder will automatically perform Auto Clock Set when the power is restored EN 59 H Set the date and time Press AV to set the time then press OK or D The DATE display begins blinking Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year When you set the time press and hold AV to change the time by 30 minutes When you set the date press and hold AV to change the date by 15 days mnm Set Just Clock The default setting is DFF Set as desired by pressing AV then press OK or For the Just clock function refer to Just Clock on page 58 If you set to OFF you can disregard the next step as you won t be able to receive regular clock adjustments Set the source channel position for clock data The recor
34. Loading Slot 24H EXPRESS Button c pg 31 Advanced JOG Dial gt pg 19 31 Q Play Button gt pg 19 Stop Eject W 4 Button gt pg 19 23 Pause Button c pg 20 Record Button gt pg 23 S VHS ET Button gt pg 25 JVC jer To access covered connectors pull and open the connector cover SATO Button gt pg 34 Infrared Beam Receiving Window Front Display Panel gt pg 6 SP LP EP Button gt pg 23 B Timer Button gt pg 28 30 D STANDBY ON Button gt pg 11 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors gt pg 39 EN 5 REAR VIEW ANT IN ENTREE ui AVI L 1 ENTREE SORTIE ANTENNE 0000000000 SORTIE RF OUT AV2 L 2 Mains Power Cord gt pg 10 AV2 L 2 IN DECODER Connector V1 1 1 IN OUT Connector r pg 16 40 43 44 45 c pg 10 40 43 44 45 Q AUDIO OUT L R Connectors gt pg 46 SAT CONTROL Connector gt pg 16 RF OUT Connector gt pg 10 IN Connector gt pg 10 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL INDEX cont Instant REVIEW Indicator gt pg 21 Start Time Indicator gt pg 27 31 S VHS Indicator gt pg 25 50 Stop Time Indicator gt pg 2
35. ROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking START STOP 8 00 10 00 3 2412 PROGRAM OVERLAPPED 10 00 10 45 2 25 12 11 30 13 00 1 25 12 9 00 10 00 92 DAILY Av PROG EXIT Example Programme 1 you have just made and Programme 4 overlap each other Hl Confirm the overlapping programmes Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen Select the programme to modify Press AV then press OK or gt You can only select one of the overlapping programmes NOTE If you do not mind this overlap press PROG to finish the timer programme setting The program starting earlier or program with the lower program number will be recorded Cancel or change programme setting To cancel a programme press X when the Programme screen you do not want is shown PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal screen appears To change a programme press the appropriate button DATE PR VPS PDC number key 7 DAILY number key 8 WEEKLY number key 9 and or SP LP EP when the Programme screen on which you want to make changes is shown then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal screen appears NOTE If the
36. TA LOGIC or NextView Link via fully wired 21 pin SCART cable The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system NextView Link You can download the EPG Electronic Programme Guide information from your TV for timer programming on the recorder For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV TV Auto Power On The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV s remote control to turn off the recorder For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV Direct Rec You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV When you use this function set DIRECT REC to ON gt pg 49 PLAYBACK EN 1 9 Basic Playback Hl Loud 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 Turn on the TV and select the video channel or toward the recorder AV mode Do not apply too much pressure when inserting If the record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically If the record safety tab is intact the recorder checks the tape information for Programme Navigation For details refer to Navigation pg 35 Find the programme start point NE EDANE
37. TV1 BRTN TV1 GALA GALAVISION TV2 TV2 HBO HBO TV2Z 2 2 HR3 HESSEN3 TV3 TV3 HSEU HSEU TV3 TV3 plus INFO INFO KANAL TVA TVA ITA1 ITALIA1 TV5 TV5 7 TV6 TV6 ITV1 ITV TV8 TV8 JIM JIM TV TVE1 TVE1 JSTV JSTV TVE2 TVE2 KA2 KA2 TVG TV GALICIA KAB1 KABEL1 TVI TV INDEPENDENT KAN2 KANAL2 TVN TV NORGE KAN5 KANAL5 TV24 TVN24 KBH Kbh Kanal TVP1 TVP1 KIKA Kinder Kanal TVP2 TVP2 1 7 1 7 TV Polonia LIB Liberty TV V8 V8 LOCA LOCAL VCR VIDEO M6 M6 VERO VERONICA MBC MBR VH 1 VH 1 MCM MCM VIT VIT MDR MDR VIVA VIVA MOVE MOVIE VIV2 VIVA2 MTV MTV VMIV VIDEO MUSIC MTV1 MTV1 VOX VOX MTV2 MTV2 VSAT VIASAT3 MTV3 MTV3 VT4 VT4 NGEO NGEO VTM VTM N24 News 24 WDR1 West1 N3 NORD3 WDR3 West3 N TV N TV WRLD WRLD NBC NBC SUPER YLE1 YLE1 NDR NDR YLE2 YLE2 NED1 NED1 YORN YORIN NED2 NED2 ZDF ZDF NED3 NED3 ZIV ZIV NET5 Net 5 Nee NICKELODEON The ID abbreviation is what is shown on screen in lieu of the station NOVA NOVA TV name The ID abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is NRK1 NRK displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different NRK2 NRK2 station ODE ODEON ORF1 ORF1 58 EN Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode eK Clee 8 4 C8 6 0 DDD Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through auto
38. VHS cassettes both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes By using the S VHS ET function it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder 201 Playback Features NOTES For speed search refer to the table below You can see smooth slow motion picture only during 1 2x slow motion playback You can hear the normal audio track only during 1 5x speed search Reverse Forward Reverse Reverse possa Slow Normal Forward search play 5 b motion play search motion 7 5 3 1 1 6 1 6 1 2 1 1 5 2 3 5 7 PAL SP LP only ATTENTION Picture may not appear during picture search with an LP EP recorded tape Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP recorded tape during still slow motion frame by frame playback or variable speed search In the picture search still slow motion or frame by frame playback mode the picture will be distorted and there will be a loss of colour PLAYBACK cont Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback Pause during playback Push the JOG dial OR Press 2 Activate frame by frame playback Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame by frame playback or to the left for reverse frame by frame playback OR Pre
39. VHS to VHS Because the picture quality of the source material is very high the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing From S VHS to S VHS All signals will be transferred with minimum degradation EDITING cont You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck Hl Make connections Connect the player s 21 pin SCART connector to the recorder s 21 pin SCART connector as illustrated When using your recorder as the source player connect its AV1 L 1 IN OUT connector to the recording deck When using your recorder as the recording deck connect its L 1 IN OUT or AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector to the source player If another recorder is compatible with the Y C signal when using your recorder as the source player set L 1 OUTPUT to S VIDEO 41 When using your recorder as the recording deck set L 2 INPUT to S VIDEO CF pg 42 Set the input mode of recording deck With this video recorder press AUX number key 0 and or PR to select L 1 for the L 1 IN OUT connector or L 2 for the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector depending on the connector being used When using another recorder as the recording deck refer to its instruction manual When using the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector set L 2 SELECT to A V CF pg 42 Set the edit mode S
40. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR S6960E 215 B8 00 SHOWVIEW Mi Fi SVS Super VHS ISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions 2 INDEX 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 10 Basic Connections 10 INITIAL SETTINGS n Auto Set Up erit bienes 11 Preset Download 13 Language 15 SAT CONTROL SET 16 Satellite Receiver Control Setting 16 T V LINK 18 T V Link Functions seeee 18 PLAYBACK 19 Basic Playback ecce etre 19 Playback Features 20 RECORDING 23 Basic Recording 23 Recording Features 24 B E S T Picture System 26 TIMER RECORDING 27 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming 27 Express Timer Programming 29 24 Hour Express Timer Programming 31 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording 34 PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 35 NavigatiOFrt iu pisce tet OR he eL ens 35 EDITING 39 Edit From A Camcorder 39 Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder 40 Output Input Set 41 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 43 Connecting To A Sate
41. VIGATION 35 R Record One Programme While Watching Another 24 RECORDING isses tris sieh eine 23 Recording Resume Function eeeeeeee 23 Repeat Playback 1 22 5 Satellite Controller tr teen 16 Satellite Receiver Control Setting 16 Set Stations Hie ede RR 56 Set Stations B ciere a e ep eR 56 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming eee 27 SKip Searchi 21 Slow MOOM rer 20 Soundtrack Selection 22 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback 20 Super VHS ET S VHS 25 50 SEVIS eee 40 50 T Tape Position Indicator cce 7 Tape Remaining Time cse 24 TIMER RECORDING eerte denen 27 Timer Warning Display eee 7 Tuner eee eee rte een ceed 52 oes EE 18 TV Station And enn 57 V Variable Speed Search 21 Vide Channel 566 60 VIDEO STABILIZER Ire eee retreat 50 VPS PDC Recording 30 When programmes overlap each other 33 When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast 55 24 Hour Express Timer Programming 31 67
42. WVIEW number of a programme you wish to record If you make a mistake press X and input the correct number SHOWVIEW NO 123456 78 I0 9 X DELETE PROG EXIT The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front display panel with only a 4 digit number Access the SHOWVIEW Program screen Press OK and the SHOWVIEW T Program screen appears if SHOWVIEW NO 123456789 you re just starting out P1 A co c rs appea 5 SP VPS PDC OFF DATE TV PROG 25 12 1 ARD 1 TITLE OK 0 SAT The front display panel shows the programme number Pressing changes the display to the programme start time the stop time the date the tape speed then the channel position Lg d e f the number you entered is invalid ERROR appears on the TV screen and Err appears on the front display panel Press X and input a valid SHOW View number IMPORTANT Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed if TV PROC displays set the channel position number correctly Press to input the channel position number on which your recorder receives the station Then press OK To set the channel position number for the satellite broadcast station press the number key 0 to change apj SHOWVIEW NO 123456789 START STOP 21 00 gt 22 00 TV PROG to SAT Press SP VPS PDC OFF PR to input the c
43. XIT m 1 2 SELECT AN To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player connected to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector To use a decoder connected to the AV2 1 2 IN DECODER connector SAT To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the recorder is turned off F pg 43 DECODER m 1 2 INPUT VIDEO If a connected appliance s output is compatible only with regular video signals set to VIDEO S VIDEO If a connected appliance s output is compatible with Y C signals set to S VIDEO You can obtain high quality S VHS picture For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal Return to the normal screen Press MENU EDITING cont NOTES If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector be sure to set L 2 SELECT back to appropriate mode after editing If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 1 2 IN DECODER connector leave 1 2 SELECT set to A V e The default setting is A V if the recorder s memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed from the recorder A V will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the recorder If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder be sure to set L
44. al 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 F pg 48 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 gt RECORDING cont Recording The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording DURING B E S T LL JIL B E S T COMPLETE LL JIL NY The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape then begins recording NOTES B E S T system works for both SP and LP or EP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated It does not work during recording The B E S T system does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress C pg 34 In the case of timer recordings the B E S T system works before recording is initiated Once the cassette is ejected the B E S T data is cancelled The next time the cassette is used for recording B E S T is re performed Pressing the recorder s amp button while bESt is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording pg 24 ATTENTION Since the B E S T system works before recording actually starts there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after amp and on th
45. anel or TV screen Press SP LP EP again to change the setting while the tape speed is displayed on the TV screen In EP mode the recording time is extended three times If you record a programme in EP mode on this recorder it is recommended to play back the EP recorded tape on this recorder It is not possible to select EP mode if COLOUR SYSTEM is set to MESECAM pg 51 4 Start recording Press and hold and press on the remote control press on the recorder If O S D is set to ON pg 48 MARK blinks on the screen while an index code is being marked When DIRECT is set to ON 49 if you press any button just after pressing amp on the recorder or amp and the remote control the recorder may not function properly B E S T takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP or EP recording after inserting the cassette I pg 26 If DIRECT is set to ON the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded F pg 49 H Pause Resume recording Press Press B to resume recording You can select channel during the Record Pause mode mnm Stop recording Press on the remote control or on the recorder Then press to remove the cassette Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded
46. aracter then press X EDITING Edit From A Camcorder If the camcorder has no S VIDEO output connector Recorder ui eme qos 68 oce VIDEO input Audio cable not provided Video cable not provided VIDEO OUT Camcorder ALIE AUDIO OUT Player If the camcorder has S VIDEO output connector Recorder NE m er ae Q KA ASRS a 65 AUDIO S VIDEO input Audio cable not provided S Video cable not provided S VIDEO OUT CL Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player EN 29 You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck 1 Make connections 1 If the camcorder has no S VIDEO output connector connect the camcorder s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors 2 If the camcorder has an S VIDEO output connector connect the camcorder s AUDIO OUT and S VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder s front panel AUDIO and S VIDEO input connectors When using a monaural camcorder connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder 2 Set the recorder s input m
47. ble Set the tuner Perform the procedure as described in When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast on page 55 46 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS cont Connecting Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi Fi stereo system if you have one and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo FM tuner CD player ereo amplifi Television Speaker Speaker AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio cable not provided Mains outlet Make connections Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connectors on your stereo system s receiver or amplifier NOTE When listening to sound through the connected stereo system turn the TV s volume down completely ANT IN ENTREE SORTIE RF OUT Back of recorder AUDIO OUT 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 speaker
48. c Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers e The indicator blinks while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress For timer programming of the satellite receiver refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer Pressing the recorder s button while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the recorder s power and disengages the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording it is not possible to set different tape speeds for each programme Depending on the type of satellite receiver the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode when the satellite receiver s power is on the recorder will not start Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even though the indicator blinks When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again the recorder starts recording You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer The B E S T system C pg 26 does not work while Automatic Satellite Programm
49. country Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to your country s name then press OK gt 4 Select the language Press AV to move the NEXT PAGE highlight bar pointer to the NORSK language of your choice NEDERLANDS You do not have to press OK nA ANTA pressing OK enters AUTO SET FRANCAIS T V LINK screen DEUTSCH Lr ENGLISH Av gt MENU EXIT Return to the normal screen Press MENU 16 Satellite Receiver Control Setting Satellite receiver Satellite Controller Your recorder suggested locations Transmitter Satellite Controller not provided Satellite receiver DECODER FHEHEREEH CHEESE J ARABpHRAHB J EEEE e EEEE 21 pin SCART cable not provided AV2 L 2 IN DECODER Back of recorder SAT CONTROL SAT CONTROL SET The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer programming lt 27 or Express timer programming pg 29 starts the recorder sets its input mode to L 2 and automatically switches the satellite receiver s channels using an optional Satellite Controller Installing Satellite Controller Hl Sitvate the Satellite Controller Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver s
50. d L and 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 will be recorded on the normal audio track NOTES If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor the broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo or a bilingual programme refer to Soundtrack Selection on page 22 26 N B E S T Picture System The B E S T Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible playback and recording pictures You can set B E S T to ON or OFF to your preference pg 48 Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback S IL 77 N The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use B E S T is active during automatic tracking bESt appears blinking on the recorder s front display panel 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 rent
51. der is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1 Press AV to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data then press OK or P Start the clock operation Press MENU NOTES Just Clock when set to ON adjusts the recorder s built in clock every hour except for 23 00 0 00 1 00 and 2 00 Just Clock is not effective when the recorder s power is on the recorder is in the Timer mode difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the built in clock s time and the actual time the recorder is in the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode F pg 34 the recorder is in the Power Save mode gt pg 50 L 2 SELECT is set to SAT F pg 42 e If Just Clock is set to ON the recorder s clock is automatically adjusted at the start end of Summer Time Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition 60 Video Channel Set SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont Video channel RF output channel is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the RF cable IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if area Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function Cx pg 11 interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has
52. e Recording is in progress e Just Clock gt pg 58 does not work when the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged When the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged or the recorder s power is turned off after Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is finished the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though AUTO TIMER is set to ON C pg 48 PROGRAMME NAVIGATION Navigation When you record a TV programme with this recorder the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date start time and station name You can store these information for up to 8 programmes on one cassette At maximum information for 10 tapes can be stored You can also enter the programme title when performing SHOWVIEW Timer Programming lt pg 27 or Express Timer Programming I pg 29 It is possible to store these information only when PROG NAVIGATION is set to ON default setting IG pg 48 EN 25 Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode When inserting a cassette with the record safety tab intact The recorder checks the tape information for the Programme Navigation CHECKING TAPE DATA If the recorder can store the REMAIN 3 information for 3 or less tapes REMAIN _ also appears the TV screen If the recorder has already stored the information for 10 tapes MEMORY p egere FUL appears If you perform new reco
53. e a cleaning cassette In the high speed search still slow motion or frame by frame playback modes pg 20 noise may appear If these modes are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S VHS ET function the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated EN 25 Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound Multiplex decoder A2 and a Digital stereo sound decoder NICAM making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible When the channel is changed the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds Type of Broadcast Being On screen Display Received A2 Stereo ST A2 Bilingual BIL Regular Monaural none NICAM Stereo ST NICAM NICAM Bilingual BIL NICAM NICAM Monaural NICAM To listen to a stereo programme press AUDIO until HIFI L 02 il appears on the TV screen To listen to a bilingual programme press AUDIO until HIFI L gt or HIFI appears on the TV screen To listen to the standard Regular Monaural audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast press AUDIO until NORM appears on the TV screen NOTE O S D must be set to ON or the on screen displays will not appear I pg 48 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 mixe
54. e remote control are pressed or 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 IH and press 6 to engage the Record Pause mode The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and after approximately 7 seconds re enters Record Pause mode 2 Press B 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 I pg 48 TIMER RECORDING SHOW VIEW Timer Programming Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming Make sure that the recorder s built in clock is set properly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place The recorder will come on automatically Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode 9x 4 J With the SHOWVIEW system timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize Hl Access the SHOWVIEW screen Press PROG SHOWVIEWNO 2 10 9 SHOWVIEW NO 4 EXPRESS PROGRAMING PROG EXIT The front display panel looks like this EN 2 2 Enter the SHOWVIEW number Press the number keys to enter the SHO
55. ed by any local station in your area Example If channel 50 is available in your area Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the TV screen as shown to the right go to step 4 If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly re set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again NOTES If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69 consult your JVC dealer 4 Exit the Video Channel Set mode Press OK on the remote control With AV Connection To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV to its AV mode With RF Connection The channel on which the TV screen in step 3 appears clearly is your video channel To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV to the video channel TROUBLESHOOTING EN 61 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 re
56. ee PICTURE CONTROL on page 48 4 Start the source player Engage the Play mode of the source player Start the recording deck Engage the Record mode of the recording deck NOTES All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer For Y C signal input output be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3 be sure to select AUTO or NORM when B E S T is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes When you use this recorder as the source player for editing be sure to set O S D to OFF before starting x pg 48 f you are using another recorder with S Video and Audio input output connectors you can connect those connectors to this recorder s S VIDEO and AUDIO input output connectors When using your recorder as the source player connect its rear panel S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording deck s S Video and Audio input connectors When using your recorder as the recording deck connect its front panel S VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player s S Video and Audio output connectors Then set the recorder s input mode to S 1 gt Output Input Set ir MM L 1 OUTPUT and L 1 INPUT Setting The AV1 L 1 IN OUT connector accepts and delivers either a
57. el Press AV to select Auto and press OK or IILIL LI On the on screen display Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to AUTO SET and press OK or gt AUTO SET T V LINK Av MENU EXIT Auto blinks on the front display panel do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows either the display as illustrated in step 5 or as illustrated on page 14 If you are using the on screen display the AUTO SET screen will appear As Auto Set Up progresses the M mark on the TV screen moves from left to right AUTO SET 2 PLEASE WAIT MENU EXIT Beginning End When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering T V Link via a fully wired 21 pin SCART cable pg 10 and the TV is turned on the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download I pg 13 even if you select Auto or AUTO SET for Auto Set Up function INITIAL SETTINGS cont H Confirm Set video channel With RF connection The video channel that is rt shown on the display panel is AL your video channel Press OK 7 S If you have selected x MAGYARORSZAG CESKA 7 N 7 r1 REPUBLIKA POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE GSS step 2 on page 11 2 appears instead of 1 To view picture signals from the recorder set your TV to the video channel
58. emoved The end of the tape was reached during timer recording Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact 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 5 blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly Check the programmed data and re program as necessary then press again 6 The SHOWVIEW system does not timer record properly The recorder s channel positions have been set incorrectly r Refer to SHOWVIEW Timer Programming lt pg 27 and re perform the procedure 7 and on the front display panel won t stop blinking The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer Recording The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme 63 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 8 AUC and on the front display panel won t stop blinking The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed The end of the tape was reached during Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Remove the casse
59. ep 5 you cannot set VPS PDC to ON Leave the satellite receiver s power on lt gt Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming Make sure that the recorder s built in clock is set properly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place The recorder will come on automatically Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode 0 9 DAILY VPS PDC WEEKLY START PR STOP DATE PROG n OK EN 29 If you do not know the SHOwViEw number for the programme you wish to record use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer record the programme Example To timer record the programme from 21 00 to 22 00 on 25th December on channel 1 Hl Access the SHOWVIEW screen Press PROG Access the Programme screen Press START If you re just starting out 1 START STOP appears SP VPS PDC OFF DATE TV PROG EE gt H1 TITLE PROG EXIT 0 SAT The front display panel looks like this Enter the programme start time Press to enter the TP time you want recording to start Press and hold START to move in 30 minute increments or press and DATE release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time START STOP SP VPS PDC OFF TV PROG EZ H gt PROG EXIT
60. g 14 15 OFF NOTES e When you use this recorder as the source player for editing be sure to set O S D to OFF before starting e During playback the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used PROG NAVIGATION ON OFF When this function is set to ON the recorder stores information on the recorded programmes If you do not want to use the Programme Navigation function tx pg 35 set PROG NAVIGATION to OFF NOTES Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder only Before recording make sure the recorder s clock is set correctly To record the programme information in this recorder s memory you must continue to record each programme for over the minimum recording time 8 minutes for the SP mode 15 minutes for the LP mode or 23 minutes for the EP mode Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on the tape being used The programme information is stored in this recorder s memory If the memory in this recorder should ever be damaged and the programme information lost it is impossible to restore that information EN 49 The default setting is bold in the table below DIRECT REC When this function is set to ON you can easily start recording the ON programme that you are watching on your TV Press and hold and press OFF on the remote control or press on the recorder
61. g the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet After the connection is completed perform Auto Set Up on page 11 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set Auto Clock Set Auto Guide Program Number Set 1 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 The TV should be set to its AV mode with AV connection pg 10 or channel 36 with RF connection Cs pg 10 After the button on the recorder or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder by simply selecting your country the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels clock and Guide Program numbers automatically f you live in Belgium BELGIUM or Switzerland SUISSE you also need to select your language If you live in Hungary MAGYARORSZ G Czech Republic ESK REPUBLIKA Poland POLSKA or other countries in Eastern Europe OTHER EASTERN EUROPE set the clock manually ATTENTION While performing Auto Set Up for the first time do NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply AC do NOT press any button unless instructed ensure that Auto Set Up is not interrupted while the operation is still in progress Hl Turn on
62. ge 56 If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on the TV screen in step 7 When this happens make sure of the aerial connection and press OK Auto Channel Set will take place again If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect Select the appropriate TV system for those channels C pg 55 INFORMATION EN 53 nm Perform Auto Channel Set Press OK twice When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering T V Link via a fully wired 21 pin SCART cable gt pg 10 the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T V LINK screen will appear pg 13 The Auto Set screen appears and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations As Auto Channel Set progresses the mark on the TV screen moves from left to right Wait until the TV screen as shown in step 7 appears View the Confirmation screen After SCAN COMPLETED is i displayed on the TV screen for To MI ED MC MS about 5 seconds the ZDF 1 Confirmation screen looking like the one to the right appears The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen channel positions PR channels CH and station names ID cF pg 57 The blueback screen and t
63. gt OK PROG EXIT Enter the programme title Press the number keys and gt to enter characters then press OK For details refer to Entering Character on page 38 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE gt CURSOR OK PROG EXIT Return to the normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal screen appears If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears on the TV screen and Err on the front display panel see page 33 Repeat steps 1 11 for each additional programme TIMER RECORDING cont iE Engage the recorder s timer mode Press TIMER The recorder turns off automatically and appears on the front display panel To disengage the timer mode press TIMER again To Timer Record Weekly Or Daily Serials anytime during steps 2 through 8 press WEEKLY number key 9 for weekly serials or DAILY number key 8 for daily serials Monday Friday Either WEEKLY or DAILY appears on the TV screen Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear NOTES You can programme this recorder to timer record as many as 8 programmes If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth PROGRAM FULL appears on the TV screen and FULL appears on the front display panel To record the extra programme you must first cancel any unnece
64. hannel DATE position number on which 25 12 your satellite receiver 1 receives that station Then OK 0 SA press OK 28 4 Set the tape speed Press SP LP EP L LI It is not possible to select EP mode if COLOUR SYSTEM is set to MESECAM I pg 51 Set the VPS PDC mode Press VPS PDC number key 7 to select ON or OFF e If VPS PDC ON is displayed on the TV screen VPS PDC is set to ON e If VPS PDC OFF is displayed on the TV screen VPS PDC is set to OFF r VPS PDC Recording on page 30 m Access the Title Edit screen Press the number key 1 TM The Title Edit screen appears You can access the Title Edit screen only when PROG 4 NAVIGATION is set to ON pg 48 S 2 M 25 12 21 00 ARD 7 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE 14 gt CURSOR lt gt OK PROG EXIT Enter the programme title Press the number keys and gt to enter characters then press OK For details refer to Entering Character on page 38 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE lt gt CURSOR OK PROG EXIT TIMER RECORDING cont Return to the normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal screen appears If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears on the TV screen and Err
65. he programme currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8 seconds each To view the next page use the AV button on the remote control The stations located in the selected country appear at the top of the list The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto Channel Set AUTO SET PLEASE WAIT MENU EXIT Beginning End PR D 2 PR CH ID MENU EXIT Return to the normal screen Press MENU Using the Confirmation screen you can skip or add channel positions enter station names and perform other operations Refer to pages 54 56 for the procedures Depending on reception conditions the stations may not be stored in order and the station names may not be stored correctly For information on scrambled broadcasts refer to page 55 54 d 1 Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up lt gt pg 11 Preset Download lt pg 13 or Auto Channel Set C pg 52 Hl Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU 2 Access the Confirmation screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to MANUAL CH SET then press OK or gt The Confirmation screen appears Select the channel position Example To store in position 12 PR CH 0 PR CH ID Press AV until an open position in which
66. icating 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 timer recorded If you have for example 3 programmes the Instant REVIEW indicator and 3 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 The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel after Auto Satellite Programme Recording F pg 34 22 Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the recorder what to do after rewinding Before continuing make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode a For Automatic Start Of Playback Press 4 4 then press within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off Press 4 then press within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby Press 4 then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE The Automatic Power Off does not work if AUTO TIMER is set to ON t 48 and if any timer programming has been made If AUTO TIMER is set to ON the recorder directly goes into the Timer Standby mode at the same time when the O l is pressed for the Automatic Power Off Repeat Playback Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly Start playback Press gt
67. ion screen Press MENU EN TV Station And ID List ID STATION NAME ID STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 ORF2 ORF2 3SAT 3SAT ORF3 ORF3 9LIV 9LIVE OWL3 OWL3 AB3 AB3 PHOE PHOENIX ADLT ADULT POLS POLST ANIM Animal Planet PREM PREMIERE ANT3 ANTENA3 PRIM PRIMA TV ARD ARD PRO7 7 ARTE RAI RAI ATV ATV RAI2 RAI2 B1 BERLIN 1 RAI3 RAI3 BBC BBC GROUP RET4 RETE4 BBC1 BBC1 RTB1 TELE21 BBC2 BBC2 RTB2 RTBF 2 BBCW BBCW RTL RTL BIO TV BIO RTL2 RTL2 BLOO BLOOMBERG RTL4 RTL4 BR3 BAYERN3 RTL5 RTL5 C CANAL PLUS RTL7 RTL7 C1 PORTUGUSES RTLK RTL KLUB C9 C9 RTP RTP 5 CANALE5 54 SCHWEIZ4 CANV KETNET CANVAS RTV4 RTV4 CANZ KANAAL Z SAT1 SAT1 CH4 CHANNEL4 SBS6 SBS CH5 CHANNELS SERV Service CHLD CHILD SF1 SF1 CINE CINEMA SF2 SF2 CLUB TELECLUB SHOW SHOW CMT CMT SIC SOCIEDADE CNN CNN SKY SKY CHANNEL CSUR ANDALUCIA SKYN SKY NEWS CT1 CT 1 SPEK SPEKTRUM 2 CF2 SPRT SPORT DISC DISCOVERY SRTL SUPER RTL DK1 TV Denmark1 STAR STAR TV DK2 TV Denmark2 SVT1 SVTI DK4 Denmark4 SVT2 SVT2 DR1 DR TV SV24 News DR2 DR2 SWR SUEDWEST3 DRS DRS TCC TCC DSF DSF TCM TCM DUNA TV TELE TELE ETB1 ETB1 TEL5 TELE5 ETB2 ETB2 TF1 TF1 ETV Game Shop Music TM TM EUNW EURO NEWS TMC TELEMONTECARLO EURO EURONEWS TMF TMF EUSP EUROSPORTS TNT TNT INT FEMM FEMMAN TRT TRT INT FILM FILM TSI1 TS FILMNET TSI2 TSI2 FR2 France2 TSR1 TSR FR3 France3 TSR2 TSR2 FR5 France 5
68. is equipment fire or electric shock may be caused 5 DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing 6 DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit 7 DO NOI place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus 8 AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensation may occur keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry ATTENTION To mobile phone users Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display On placing the recorder Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields Do not place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance 4 EN FRONT VIEW INDEX Q Cassette
69. k access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction NOTE Before starting make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode Activate Index Search Press lt or gt 444 or BPI 1441 gt 1 is displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the corresponding direction To access index codes 2 through 9 press lt or gt repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed Example To locate the beginning of B from the current position press 1 twice To locate the beginning of D from the current position press gt once 2 1 1 2 3 Index number Current position B C D 4 gt When the specified index code is located playback begins automatically en 21 Skip Search During playback press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over unwanted sections Each press initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback Normal playback resumes automatically To resume normal playback during a Skip Search press Instant Review Simply by pressing a single button the recorder power comes on rewinds and begins playback of the last timer recorded programme If you have several programmes recorded you can easily access any of them NOTE Before starting make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged Activate Instant Review Press REVIEW The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code ind
70. llite Receiver 43 Connecting Using A Decoder 45 Connecting Using A Stereo System 46 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 47 Mode Set ssiri 47 TUNER SOE 52 ettet 58 Video Channel 60 TROUBLESHOOTING 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 64 SPECIFICATIONS 65 LIST OF TERMS 66 LPT0752 001A EN 2 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 WARNING There are two different types of SECAM colour systems SECAM L used in FRANCE also called SECAM West and SECAM B used in Eastern European countries also called SECAM East 1 This recorder can also receive SECAM B colour television signals for recording and playback 2 Recordings made of SECAM B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM L standard or do not produce normal colou
71. matic adjustments at regular intervals by reading data from a PDC signal The Just Clock option can be set ON or OFF at the Clock Set screen the default setting is OFF Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking then press AV to change the setting IMPORTANT If you turn off Just Clock the accuracy of your recorder s built in clock may be reduced which could adversely effect timer recording We recommend you to keep Just Clock on In cases where the clock setting data from a PDC signal is incorrect however you are advised to keep Just Clock set to OFF SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up I pg 11 or Preset Download amp pg 13 without ever having set the clock previously the recorder s built in clock is also set automatically Perform the following steps only if Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up or Preset Download OR you want to change Just Clock setting F Just Clock in the left column Hl Turn on the recorder Press 0 1 2 Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU Access the Initial Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt Un Access the Clock Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to CLOCK SET then press OK or The Clock Set screen appears INITIAL SET CLOCK SET Lr CLOC
72. n This can be corrected using the V HOLD control found on some TVs This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V HOLD control The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect During search still or frame by frame playback the picture will be distorted and there may be a loss of colour Depending on the type of TV the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback AUTO POWER OFF 3H OFF When this function is set to the recorder is turned off automatically if no operation is done within 3 hours AUTO POWER OFF IN 3 MIN appears on the screen 3 minutes before the recorder is turned off 52 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont Tu ne r Set steps only if Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download I pg 11 13 Turn on the TV and select the video channel or you have moved to a different area or if a new station AV mode 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 to call them up by using the PR buttons without going through any vacant channels Auto Channel Set CREVIEW Cot 2 sk Hl Turn on the recorder 6 7 9 CX o 2
73. n page 9 D STANDBY ON Button gt pg 11 AUDIO Button gt pg 22 x TV Muting Button c Operating JVC TVs on page 9 Display Button gt pg 24 Q DAILY Button gt pg 28 30 WEEKLY Button c pg 28 30 AUX Button gt pg 39 Timer Button c pg 28 30 DATE Button pg 29 PR Button gt pg 23 9 Auto Tracking ZZ Button gt pg 22 SP LP EP Button gt pg 23 30 SEC Button c pg 21 8 Play Button gt pg 19 Fast Forward gt Button gt pg 19 20 Pause Button gt pg 20 OK Button c pg 12 Information Button If you press this button when O S D is set to ON CF pg 48 you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen lt gt Button c pg 20 21 TV 1 Button gt Operating JVC TVs page 9 EN 9 Buttons with small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button c Operating JVC TVs below This remote control transmits A code signals only it is not applicable to B code signals How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder s functions as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets Operating JVC TVs below Point the remote control toward the receiving window The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m Operating JVC TVs To operate your TV
74. n recorded section at the end of the tape There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode e The Auto SP LP Timer feature is not available during Instant Timer Recording and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E 180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths If you perform timer recording with both VPS PDC and the Auto SP LP Timer activated and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length there may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety 50 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont The default setting is bold in the table below m POWER SAVE ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off NOTES e During Power Save mode the front display panel will be turned off the Just Clock function F pg 58 does not work the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on off the recorder Power Save does not work when the recorder is in the Timer mode the recorder s power is turned off after timer recording or Instant Timer Recording the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged F pg 34 L 2 SELECT is set to DECODER or SAT Cx pg 42 m VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical
75. nd or PR so that 1 2 appears on the front display panel To receive a scrambled broadcast descramble the signal with the decoder connected to the satellite receiver For details refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver and decoder Aerial connector Outdoor unit 21 pin SCART Aerial connector Back of TV Satellite cable TV aerial cable Satellite receiver ANT IN DECODER VCR amp up us o O uer RFOUT Mains outlet Back of recorder ANTIN ENTREE ANTENE SORTIE RF OUT Connecting Using A Decoder TV receiver RF cable provided TV aerial cable AV2 L 2 IN DECODER E AVI L 1 IN OUT Decoder EN 45 The AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder descrambler Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels Hl Select the input mode Set L 2 SELECT to DECODER pg 42 Connect the decoder Connect your recorder s AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector to the decoder s 21 pin SCART connector using 21 pin SCART ca
76. normally be selected In this mode Hi Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes refer to page 25 O S D must be set to ON or the on screen displays will not appear gt pg 48 RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording Instant Timer Recording F pg 24 or timer recording F pg 27 29 31 the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder s memory backup has expired NOTE If a power outage exceed the recorder s memory backup time Recording Resume Function does not work EN 22 Hl Load a cassette Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact The recorder checks the tape information for Programme Navigation For details refer to Navigation C pg 35 Choose a programme Press PR or the number keys Or push the JOG dial to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record functions only if FDP shows channel number Set the tape speed Press SP LP EP The current setting appears on the front display p
77. nter each character Refer to the example below Perform steps 1 to 3 of Navigation Playback on page 36 before continuing ample Enter JVC NEWS i Delete the tape data Press 5 JKL once to enter J then press gt 2 Press 8 TUV three times to enter V then press D Press X for more than 14 06 03 22 00 3 Press 2 ABC three times to enter then press gt 3 second All the programme 4 Press 0 _ twice to enter space then press gt data on the tape are deleted 15 06 03 WORLD CUP 5 Press 6 MNO twice to enter N then press D then normal screen appears 6 Press 3 DEF twice to enter E then press gt e Itis to delete each 7 Press 9 WXYZ once to enter W then press gt 8 Press 7 PORS four times to enter S then press D AV GE Ay TITLE X DELETE MENU EXIT NUMBER KEY CHARACTER 1 1 ED ee When you delete the tape data only the tape information is a AE E mane deleted from the recorder s memory The actual recording on the 3 DEF3EEEE tape is not erased 4 141 1 5 JKL5 6 MNO6660 600N 7 PQRS7 8 TUV8UUUU 9 WXYZ9 0 NOTES If you make a mistake press X D to select the character then enter the correct character If you want to delete a character press 1 gt to select the ch
78. ode Press AUX number key 0 and or PR to select F 1 for the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors or S 1 for the AUDIO and S VIDEO input connectors depending on the connectors being used Set the edit mode See PICTURE CONTROL on page 48 4 Start the camcorder Engage the Play mode of the camcorder Start the recorder Engage the Record mode of the recorder NOTES All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3 be sure to select AUTO or NORM when B E S T is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes 40 in Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder Your recorder TV receiver Player 21 pin SCART cable not provided Another recorder L I Recorder Recorder Your recorder TV receiver 21 pin SCART cable not provided AV mode Another recorder CT L T Player Advantages of S VHS video recorders You can edit from VHS to S VHS S VHS to VHS or from S VHS to S VHS From VHS to S VHS Record VHS playback signals in the S VHS mode Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing From S
79. on the front display panel see page 33 Repeat steps 1 8 for each additional programme Engage the recorder s timer mode Press TIMER The recorder turns off automatically and appears on the front display panel To disengage the timer mode press TIMER again NOTES To Change The Stop Time press STOP after pressing OK in step 3 You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays 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 TV screen Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear To change the channel position number press PR You can programme this recorder to timer record as many as 8 programmes If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth PROGRAM FULL appears on the TV screen and FULL appears on the front display panel To record the extra programme you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes 7 pg 32 It is not possible to timer record a satellite broadcast received on the channel position 0 by the satellite receiver Satellite Receiver Users To timer record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW system Perform Satellite Receiver Control Setting on page 16 2 Perform steps 1 9 In st
80. overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a programme the conflicting programmes will be shown on the Programme Check screen again Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved 34 i t t t ATTENTION U 0 IC a e Be sure not to turn the satellite receiver before the programme is executed otherwise the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver s power is turned on If you have connected another appliance other than a p ro r a e satellite receiver to the AV2 1 2 IN DECODER connector be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode otherwise the recorder will start R eco rding recording when the connected appliance s power is turned on Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and timer recording cannot be done at the same time This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer programmed on your Bef forming the followi external satellite receiver Connect a satellite receiver to performing the following steps Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder s the recorder s AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector and AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector I 43 44 programme the timer on the satellite receiver The Programme the timer on the satellite receiver recorder star
81. pair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied to the recorder The mains power cord is disconnected Connect the mains power cord 2 The clock is functioning properly but the recorder cannot be powered e is displayed on the front display panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF Press the button to turn the indicator off 3 The remote control won t function The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 During recording the tape does not run O lights up and the channel display blinks on the front display panel The recorder is in the Record Pause mode Press B to resume recording 2 The tape will not rewind or fast forward The tape is already fully rewound or fast forwarded Check the cassette PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running If you are using the RF connection 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 are using the AV connection the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode If you are using the RF connection set the TV receiver to the video channel perform Video Channel Set
82. pe of Broadcast gt pg 25 Current Day Month Year Clock Display Channel Position Number and Station Name Auxiliary Input Indicator L 1 L 2 F 1 S 1 or SAT When L 2 SELECT is set to SAT F pg 42 SAT appears instead of L 2 Timer Warning Display A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer recording is to start in 5 minutes if you re not in the Timer mode at that time The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording To clear the display press X on the remote control S VHS ET Indicator S VHS ET ON S VHS ET OFF c pg 25 50 Cassette Loaded Mark EN REMOTE CONTROL T START STOP o _ ri FIN DATE PR LL A INDEX cont Q TV Button gt Operating JVC TVs on page 9 TV VCR Button c pg 24 and Operating JVC TVs on page 9 REVIEW Button r pg 21 Number Keys pg 23 27 VPS PDC Button gt pg 28 30 Cancel X Button gt pg 32 0000 Button gt pg 24 STOP Button gt pg 29 START Button gt pg 29 PROG Button gt pg 27 Programme Check Button c pg 32 Rewind lt lt Button gt pg 19 20 Record Button gt pg 23 Stop Iii Button c pg 19 23 MENU Button gt pg 15 v Button gt pg 11 TV PR Button gt Operating JVC TVs o
83. r Express Timer Programming function Press MENU to return to normal screen and try again You can use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function also when the recorder is turned off For 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function the programme overlap warning display does not appear even if some programmes overlap each other The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly EN 31 You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the recorder 1 Enter the programme mode Press 24H EXPRESS on the recorder The start time indicator gt starts blinking on the front display panel _ I OILI Set the programme start stop time and channel Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set the time you want recording to start One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5 minute intervals No as IJTI LILI LI Push the JOG dial The stop time indicator starts blinking on the front display panel Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set the time you want recording to stop x l tr m FLILI T Push the JOG dial Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record S 2 l You cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds or pre
84. r pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM B system incorporated even if the TV set is SECAM compatible 3 SECAM L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM L video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder 4 This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM L standard Use a SECAM L recorder to record SECAM L signals IMPORTANT Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 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 Svs SHOWVIEW Cassettes marked S VHS and VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked S VHS By using the S VHS ET function it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation EN 3 For Italy It is declared that this product brand JVC conforms to the Ministry Decree 548 of 28 Aug 95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n 301 of 28 Dec 95
85. rding the oldest tape information will be deleted from the recorder s memory If the recorder cannot detect the tape information NO TAPE DATA DETECTED appears NO TAPE DATA DETECTED NOTE If you press any button while CHECKING TAPE DATA appears on the TV screen the operation is canceled When inserting a cassette whose record safety tab has been removed Playback begins automatically You can use Navigation Playback I pg 36 but you cannot edit programme title or delete tape data pg 37 38 1 Jie CREVIEW ODGO ijs 4 68 6 CDE 07 36 EN Navigation Playback This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder This function allows you to select a programme to watch and then automatically searches for the start of the programme 1 Load a recorded cassette Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder Access the Menu screen Press MENU Access the Programme Navigation screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to PROGRAMME NAVIGATION then press OK or If NO TAPE DATA DETECTED appears on the TV screen you cannot use the Navigation Playback function MAIN MENU Ly PROGRAMME NAVIGATION MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH
86. recording time by 30 minutes NOTE You can only perform using the button the recorder s front panel Elapsed Recording Time Indication Set the counter display Press until a counter reading appears on the front display panel The front display panel shows the counter reading with 771 LIJE 2 Reset the counter Press 0000 before starting recording or playback The counter is reset to 0 00 00 and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs You can check the exact time of a recording or playback Tape Remaining Time Press until the time remaining on the tape appears The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with r1 khi LI blinking By pressing the button you can change display to show the channel position clock time counter reading or tape remaining time Channel position is not displayed during playback NOTE Depending on the type of tape being used the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away or is not correct may sometimes appear or the display may blink on Occasion Super VHS ET S VHS ET Recording on VHS cassettes with S VHS quality You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S VHS picture quality You can play back a tape recorded using the S VHS ET function on most of S VHS recorders and of VHS recorders eq
87. remote sensor is unobstructed Attach the Satellite Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller Make connections Be sure to connect the recorder s AV2 L 2 connector to the satellite receiver s 21 pin SCART connector NOTE When connecting your satellite receiver refer to its instruction manual 4 Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector on the rear panel REVIEW CO CG ak r 12 1 Bo Setting satellite receiver s brand and channel After installation set the satellite receiver s brand and channel correctly otherwise the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode Hl Turn on the satellite receiver Turn on the satellite receiver s power Access the Main Menu screen on the recorder Press MENU EN 17 Access the Initial Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt Un Access the Sat Control Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to SAT CONTROL SET then press OK or INITIAL SET CLOCK SET SAT CONTROL SET lav MENU EXIT
88. ront display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully the correct current time is displayed Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder s memory by using the PR button s If station names ID CF pg 57 have also been stored in the recorder s memory the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels to change channel positions or to set or change station names see pages 54 57 nnn CLFLIL l If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not 1 channel position is B displayed Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder s memory by using the PR button s If station names ID pg 57 have also been stored in the recorder s memory the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is tuned to a different station If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels to change channel positions or to set or change station names see pages 54 57 Perform Clock Set on page 58
89. s MENU 48 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont The default setting is bold in the table below B E S T You can set the B E S T Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking system to ON or OFF F pg 26 OFF PICTURE CONTROL This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to AUTO your preference Normally select AUTO EDIT AUTO Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B E S T Picture SOFT System EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise NOTES e When you select EDIT or SOFT the selected mode will not change until you select another mode e When you select EDIT to dub tapes be sure to select AUTO after you finish dubbing the tapes e When B E S T is OFF PICTURE CONTROL switches automatically from AUTO to NORM AUTO TIMER When this function is set to the timer is automatically engaged when ON the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the OFF recorder is powered back on 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 0 0 When this function is set to ON various operational indicators appear ON the TV screen Messages appear in the selected language 7 p
90. s are turned on Set the input mode to L 1 L 2 F 1 or 5 1 4 Camcorder recording is not possible The camcorder has not been properly connected The input mode is not correct Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected Set the input mode to L 1 L 2 F 1 or 5 1 5 and on the front display panel won t stop blinking The end of the tape was reached during recording The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Timer recording won t work The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged Re perform the clock and or timer settings Press and confirm that is displayed on the front display panel 2 Timer programming is not possible Timer recording is in progress Timer programming can t be performed while a timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes 3 on the front display panel won t stop blinking The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact 4 O and gt on the front display panel won t stop blinking The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab r
91. s 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 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode d U 5 1 m aD Us U 05 EN 47 You can change various mode settings the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below For each mode setting see pages 48 to 51 Hl Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU Access the Mode Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to MAIN MENU PROGRAMME NAVIGATION MODE SET then press OK or D MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT INPUT SET INITIAL SET Av MENU EXIT Select the mode Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to the item you want to change MODE SET PREVIOUS PAGE Ly POWER SAVE OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF S VHS 0 N COLOUR SYSTEM PAL NTSC AUTO POWER OFF OFF T ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF 0 S D ON PROG NAVIGATION ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO gt 1 TIMER OFF NEXT PAGE AY MENU EXIT AY MENU EXIT Un Select the mode setting Press OK or D Return to the normal screen e Pres
92. ss M OR Press or D To resume normal playback press Slow Motion During playback turn the JOG dial one click to the left for forward slow motion To play in reverse slow motion continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting all the forward direction slow motion modes OR During still picture press and hold M for 2 seconds then release Press and release again to return to still picture OR During still picture press and hold lt or gt Release to return to still picture NOTE During slow motion playback some noise may appear on the TV screen Press PR or on the remote control to eliminate the noises Picture Search Press 4 4 or BP Press lt lt gt gt again to perform high speed search NOTE Each time you press lt 4 lt 4 or B the search speed changes between low speed and high speed To resume normal playback press Variable Speed Search During playback turn the JOG dial to the right for forward variable speed search or to the left for reverse variable speed search OR During playback press lt or gt The more times you press the faster the playback picture moves To decrease speed press the button for the opposite direction To resume normal playback press Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording This function gives you quic
93. ssary programmes 7 pg 32 It is not possible to timer record a satellite broadcast received on the channel position 0 by the satellite receiver Satellite Receiver Users To timer record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming Perform Satellite Receiver Control Setting on page 16 2 Perform steps 1 12 In step 6 press the number key 0 to change TV PROG to SAT Then press PR to enter the channel position for the satellite broadcast In step 8 you cannot set VPS PDC to ON Leave the satellite receiver s power on lt gt VPS PDC Recording Now available from some TV stations PDC Programme Delivery Control and VPS Video Programme System are service designed to assure safe accurate timer recording With this system special code signals are transmitted together with the audio video signals These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times you may have preset into the timer This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed NOTES When you use Express Timer Programming set the start time VPS or PDC time exactly as advertised in the TV listing A different time than advertised will result in no recording VPS PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or
94. ssing X on the remote control Repeat the step 2 To set the tape speed press SP LP EP 4 47 The current setting for the tape speed appears on the display panel for about 5 seconds Press SP LP EP again to change the setting while tape speed is displayed Engage the recorder s timer mode Press 24H EXPRESS The recorder turns off automatically and amp appears on the front display panel To disengage the timer mode press TIMER or 24H EXPRESS again 2 Check cancel and change programmes Hl Disengage the timer mode Press TIMER then press 0 1 2 Access the Programme Check screen display Press 2 gt 021 NEXT Access the Programme screen display Press again to check TM more information Each time gt START STOP you press the next 10 00 programme s information VPS PDC OFF appears DATE TV PROG WDR 24 12 H1 TITLE 6 NEXT The front display panel shows the programme number Pressing OK changes the display to the programme start time the stop time the date the tape speed then the channel position TIMER RECORDING cont To cancel or change a programme 4 Cancel or change a programme Press X to cancel a programme To change programme settings press the appropriate button START STOP
95. started broadcasting in your you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection or vice versa If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection pg 10 since you do not need the video channel you have to set the video channel to off If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF connection pg 10 you have to set the correct video channel Before performing the following steps Make sure the recorder s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder Hl Access the Video Channel Set mode Hold down W 4 on the recorder until the front display panel shows the following vM TU ij n Set the RF output system The blinking number on the display indicates the RF output system of your country If you have selected MAGYARORSZ G CESK REPUBLIKA POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting gt pg 11 15 press AV to set to 2 For other countries set to 1 Then press OK 1 B G 2 D K zi JL gles LI Set the video channel With AV Connection Press PR until the front display panel shows 1 or m 2 7 Now the video channel is set to off With RF Connection Press PR or to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupi
96. tem setting for those channels may be incorrect Select the appropriate TV system for those channels C pg 55 INFORMATION Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV Auto Clock Set Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T V Link etc Be sure to use a fully wired 21 pin SCART cable Compatible with TVs offering T V Link EasyLink Megalogic SMARTLINK Q Link DATA LOGIC or NextView Link via fully wired 21 pin SCART cable The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system NOTES For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC Programme Delivery Control signal the recorder cannot perform Auto Clock Set e If there is a power cut or if you press 0 1 or MENU while downloading or set up is in progress it will be interrupted be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the beginning Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the reception condition On this recorder the characters available for station names ID are A Z 0 9 and space Some names of downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV pg 56 EN 13 If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection I pg 10 the recorder will a
97. the recorder Press the recorder or remote control The Country Set display appears on the TV screen OTE m REPUBLIKA If you have connected your TV to j j DANMARK the recorder with RF connection DENM RAD and the on screen display ESPANA appearing on UHF channel 36 CRrECE looks distorted perform Video Channel Set on page 60 MAGYARORSZ G NEXT PAGE Av MENU EXIT Select your country Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to your aika n DANMARK country s name Example DEUTSCHLAND is ESPANA selected MAGYARORSZAG NEXT PAGE AY MENU EXIT NOTES If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE go to step 3 If you have selected MAGYARORSZ G ESK REPUBLIKA POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE press OK The Clock Set screen appears Set the clock manually pg 58 then go to step 4 If you have selected any other country name go to step 4 12 Select the language Press OK The Language Set display appears on the TV screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to the language of your choice Example DEUTSCH is selected NACHSTE SEITE NORSK SVENSKA NEDERLANDS CASTELLANO ITALIANO FRANCAIS Le DEUTSCH ENGLISH lav IMENU ENDE 4 Perform Auto Set Up Press OK The AUTO SET T V LINK display appears on the front display panel and or on the TV screen On the front display pan
98. to the recorder properly then turn on the recorder again Then perform Auto Set Up again C pg 11 Turn off the recorder once and connect the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable to the recorder properly then turn on the recorder again Then perform Preset Download again I pg 13 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 64 PLAYBACK Q A Q What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning During search slow still and frame by frame playback can t hear any audio What s the problem This is normal Q Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in gt 0P the still mode No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads When returning from variable speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should I be concerned about this No it is normal Noise bar appear during variable speed search What s the problem This is normal Sometimes during Index Search the video recorder can t find the programme I want to see Why not There may be index codes too close
99. ts or stops recording by the signals input Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place from the satellite receiver After recording the recorder s power shuts off automatically B select the 1 2 SELECT mode Set L 2 SELECT to A V or SAT gt pg 42 When you select SAT refer to IMPORTANT on page 43 SAT m Sry 2 Set the tape speed M Press SP LP EP 3 It is not possible to select mode if COLOUR SYSTEM is 99907 set to MESECAM pg 51 Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme k nl Recording mode ING indicator Cc Press and hold SATO for about 2 seconds The indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically NOTES To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode press SAT The indicator goes off e If the recorder s power is off it is not possible to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode In step 3 if the indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver s power is off Automatic Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver If this is the case perform Express Timer Programming t pg 29 to timer record a satellite programme Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off Automati
100. tte and cover the hole with adhesive tape or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact 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 OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording The camcorder s microphone is too close to the TV The TV s volume is too high Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV Turn the TV s volume down 2 When scanning channels some of them are skipped over Those channels have been designated to be skipped If you need the skipped channels restore them F pg 54 3 The channel cannot be changed Recording is in progress Press to pause the recording change channels then press to resume recording 4 Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared After the manual settings were made Auto Channel Set was performed Perform manual setting again 5 No channels are stored in the recorder s memory The TV aerial cable was not connected to the recorder when Auto Set Up was performed The fully wired 21 pin SCART cable was not connected between TV and the recorder when Preset Download was performed Turn off the recorder once and connect the TV aerial cable
101. u must continue to record each programme for over the minimum recording time 8 minutes for the SP mode 15 minutes for the LP mode or 23 minutes for the EP mode Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on the tape being used e The programme information is stored in this recorder s memory If the memory in this recorder should ever be damaged and the programme information lost it is impossible to restore that information MENU EN 37 Edit Programme Title You can edit the programme titles as you like Perform steps 1 to 3 of Navigation Playback on page 36 before continuing Hl Select the programme Press AV to move the 110603 22 00 BBC highlight bar pointer to the Ss mH T programme you want to edit 15 06 03 WORLD CUP Av 1 TITLE X DELETE MENU EXIT 2 Access the Title Edit screen Press the number key 1 The Title Edit screen appears p3 2 27 02 22 00 2 M 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE 4 gt CURSOR lt gt OK MENU EXIT Enter the programme title Press the number keys and gt to enter characters then press OK For details refer to Entering Character on page 38 4 Return to the normal screen Press MENU 38 EN PROGRAMME NAVIGATION cont Entering Character Delete Tape Data Press the appropriate number key then press gt to e
102. uipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function Notice some recorders are not compatible with the S VHS ET function You can activate the S VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette Before recording make sure that B E S T is set to ON pg 48 Engage the S VHS ET mode Press S VHS ET on the recorder You can check the current setting S VHS ET ON or S VHS OFF If S VHS ET OFF appears on the TV screen press S VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to ON The S VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel NOTES You cannot activate the S VHS ET function While recording is in progress While timer recording or Instant Timer Recording gt pg 24 is in progress While B E S T gt pg 26 is in progress The S VHS ET function does not work With S VHS cassettes With recordings in LP EP mode To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time S VHS recording on S VHS cassettes is recommended Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S VHS recordings On some tapes picture quality will not improve even if the S VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings While playing back a tape recorded using the S VHS ET function on some recorders noise may appear If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted us
103. utomatically perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 12 After downloading the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically Perform steps 1 to 3 of Auto Set Up on page 11 before continuing 1 Perform Preset Download Press OK The AUTO SET T V LINK display appears on the front display panel and or on the TV screen On the front display panel Press AV to select CH and press OK or D Lil On the on screen display Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to T V LINK and press OK or gt AUTO SET Av MENU EXIT Preset positions on the front display panel increase from 1 do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the front display panel shows clock time CH 1 or as illustrated on page 14 If you are using the on screen display the T V LINK screen will appear When Preset TA LINK Download is completed PLEASE WAIT COMPLETED appears for i about 5 seconds then the normal screen appears If you press any button on the recorder or remote control MENU EXIT while downloading is in progress it will be interrupted T V LINK 2 COMPLETED S MENU EXIT Set the video channel Set the video channel to off manually pg 60 14 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Results of Auto Set Up Preset Download appear on the f
104. while holding down the TV button press the corresponding button TV VCR TV PR TV_1 TV Muting NOTES When inserting the batteries be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover Depending on the type of JVC TV some or all functions may not be operated using the remote control If the remote control doesn t work properly remove its batteries wait a short time replace the batteries and then try again I0 Basic Connections Aerial connector Back of TV TV aerial cable 21 pin SCART cable not provided RF cable provided Mains power cord ANT IN Back of recorder AV1 1 1 IN OUT RF OUT Mains outlet Make AV connection if your TV has a 21 pin AV input connector SCART in order to reduce the possibility of interference With AV connection you can enjoy stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo NOTES e The AVI 1 1 IN OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal regular video signal or a Y C signal a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated If your TV s 21 pin AV input connector SCART is compatible with the Y C signal set L 1 OUTPUT to S VIDEO after the connection and the initial settings are completed gt pg 41 You can obtain high quality S VHS pictures For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable
105. y in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 52 2 Press gt until the TV system D K or blinking on the Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 54 3 Press AV to select appropriate TV System D K or B G 5 Set Stations A Set station names that are registered in your recorder Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 54 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing 1 Select the item Press AV lt gt until the item you want begins blinking SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont 2 Enter the new character Press AV to cycle through the characters A Z 0 9 space and stop when the desired character is indicated then press gt to enter Enter the remaining characters the same way maximum of 4 After entering all characters press OK The Confirmation screen appears If you make a mistake press lt until the incorrect character begins blinking Then enter the correct character by pressing V Access the Manual Channel Set screen Press OK twice Select the new station Press gt until the station name ID begins blinking then press AV until the new station s name ID you want to store begins blinking Registered station names pg 57 appear as you press AV PR CHA ID ZFINE DECODER 06 CH45 4 OFF 2 S A V CHANGE ID 4 CURSOR lt gt OK MENU EXIT

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