JVC HR-V505EK User's Manual
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1. NE CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU Fine Tuning Stored Channels GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon PR SET using the lt and gt buttons and press OK The Manual Channel Set screen of the channel position currently received appears GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU SELECT ITEM Press the A and V buttons on the Remote Control to select the channel that you wish to fine tune then press OK FINE TUNING Press to select MFT setting Press the and V buttons to fine tune the channel INITIAL SETTINGS 21 PR 01 Ber CHANNEL CABLE AV AIV IP oK i CH MFT STATION Co3 ET IME SAVE NEW DETAILS Press MENU to save the details you have just entered The Confirmation Screen will appear again CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU O TV Station ID Guide STATION NAME ID 3SAT 3SAT N TV N TV ANT ANTENA NDR3 NDR3 ARD ARD NED1 NED1 ARTE ARTE NED2 NED2 B1 BERLIN1 NED3 NED3 BBC1 BBC1 NET2 Network 2 Ireland BBC2 BBC2 NELON NICKELODEON BR3 BAYERN3 NRK NRK BRTN BRTN TV1 Belgium ORB3 ORB3 CANAL CANAL PLUS ORF1 ORF1 CANS CANALES ORF2 ORF2 CNN CNN ORF3 ORF3 DR1 DR1 PREM PREMIERE DR2 DR2 PRO7 PRO7 DSF DSF RAl1 RAl1 EURO EURONEWS RAI2 RAI2 FILMN FILM RAI3 RAI3 FR2 France2 RETE1 RETE1 FR3 France3 RETE4 RETE4 HR3 HESSEN3 RIKIS Rikisutvarpid Sjonvarp Iceland HRT HRT Croatia RTBF12. E SE gt A 4144 305 ECE gt EY Ga ae REAR PANEL DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL Diagram Key FRONT PANEL 1 STANDBY ON Button turns VCR on off loading a cassette also turns power on 2 BIS Button stops tape ejects tape during Stop mode 3 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted door closes 4 MM Button stops tape temporarily during recording stops tape temporarily during playback plays back frame by frame with each additional press 5 ga Button rewinds the tape initiates high speed reverse search 6 gt Button fast forwards tape initiates high speed forward search 7 PR Buttons select a preset position 8 Display Panel shows the condition of the VCR 9 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where Remote Control should be aimed when in use 10 O Button starts regular recording 11 p gt Button plays back tape cancels Pause Still Slow Search modes REAR PANEL 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to VCR 2 Tying Band Stopper fixes the main power cord Do not drop the tying band into the inside of the VCR It may cause a malfunction 3 EURO AV2 DECODER Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder input recordable when AV2 selected 4 AERIAL Connector enables connection of aerial 5 EURO AV1 AUDIO VIDEO Connector enables AV connection to TV or second VCR
3. CHECK SETTING Press MENU The Confirmation screen appears CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU Delete a Channel PR SET GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon PR SET using the lt and gt buttons and press OK The Manual Channel Set screen of the channel position currently received appears GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU SELECT CHANNEL Press the A and V buttons on the Remote Control to select the channel that you wish to delete NT DELETE CHANNEL Press lt The channel directly beneath the i cancelled one moves up one line RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU 20 INITIAL SETTINGS Change Station Preset Position f f PR SET GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon PR SET using the lt and D buttons and press OK The Manual Channel Set screen of the channel position currently received appears GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU cS aa SELECT ITEM Press the A and V buttons on the Remote Control geo to select the item you want to move then press gt SELECT NEW POSITION Press the A and V buttons to move the station to the new preset position then press OK Example If you moved the Station in position 4 to om 00 ARD position 2 the stations co2 00 ZDF n A S11 00 BR3 originally in positions 2 Pro 4 and 3 each move down Mc e one space
4. AUTO The VCR detect NICAM broadcasts automatically OFF The VCR does not detect NICAM broadcasts SELECT STEREO Set AUDIO to STEREO below Soundtrack Selection SELECT BILINGUAL Set AUDIO to LEFT or RIGHT 1 below Soundtrack Selection SELECT STANDARD To listen to standard monaural audio during a NICAM broadcast set AUDIO to MONO r below Soundtrack Selection Soundtrack Selection This VCR is capable of recording four soundtracks and will play back the one that you select Set AUDIO to the appropriate mode GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon AUDIO using the lt and D buttons and press OK SELECT SOUND TRACK Select the desired mode using the A and V buttons and press STEREO For Hi Fi stereo tapes LEFT For main audio of Bilingual tapes RIGHT For sub audio of Bilingual tapes MONO For audio dubbed tapes 40 ADVANCED FEATURES O Notes NORMAL SELECTION STEREO should normally be selected In this mode Hi Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes which only have normal audio RECORDING If the NICAM stereo signal is poor or unavailable the VCR will automatically record normal audio onto both the Hi Fi and normal audio tracks This will eliminate possible audio interference ADVANCED FEATURES 41 Editing Editing Using Another VCR CONNECT UP Connect EURO AV1 AUDIO VIDEO or EURO AV2 DECODER connector to another VCR
5. START RECORDING Press Q ITR once If left in this state the VCR will keep recording until the tape runs out ENGAGE INSTANT TIMER RECORDING Press Q ITR again This means that the VCR will record for 30 minutes on the programme already selected and then stop automatically INCREASE TIME Each time Q ITR is pressed the time limit is increased by 30 minutes to a maximum of 9 hours BEFORE YOU START Make sure that the VCR s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel orthe AV Mode Set SYSTEM to the appropriate mode pg 45 S 08 0f o e090 or 89995 0898 p 0 Q 1 D ola I alu BASIC FEATURES 31 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming The VIDEO Plus system uses the code numbers called PlusCodes printed after each programme in your TV listings guide These are a kind of shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR to record the correct programme channel and time Up to 7 timer recording programmes within a month can be made ap Get to the VIDEO Plus Screen Press VIDEO Plus You will see the following TV screen information REC 12348 DAILY VIDE PLUS 0 9 Press A V to select ONCE once DAILY Monday Friday or WEEKLY weekly serials Press the number keys on the Remote
6. PAL I RF OUT PALI RF modulator UHF channels 22 68 Adjustable Input level VIDEO IN SCART type 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced Output level VIDEO OUT SCART type 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced Signal to noise ratio More than 43 dBm AUDIO Input level AUDIO IN SCART type 6 o dBm more than 10 kO Output level AUDIO OUT SCART RCA type 6 0 dBm less than 1 kO Audio track Mono track and Hi Fi track Audio frequency response Normal audio 100 Hz to 10 000 Hz 6 3 dBm Hi Fi audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz 3 3 dBm Audio signal to noise ratio Hi Fi audio More than 70 dB JIS A filter Audio dynamic range Hi Fi audio More than 85 dB JIS A filter ACCESSORIES Provided accessories RF cable Infrared remote control unit CR 2032 battery x 1 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED EK Printed in Indonesia COPYRIGHT 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0203 AH CR LG
7. SET RECORDER INPUT MODE The recording VCR mode must be set to AUX If this VCR is the recorder press AV and Jor PR to select AV1 if you ve used the EURO AV1 AUDIO VIDEO connecter or AV2 if you ve used the EURO AV2 DECODER connecter If this VCR is the player set OSD to OFF t gt pg 43 START SOURCE VCR Engage its PLAY mode START RECORDING VCR Engage its RECORD mode Your VCR SHO Fam 21 pin SCART Cables provided lt a Another VCR 42 ADVANCED FEATURES Editing From a Camcorder CONNECT UP Connect the Camcorder s AUDIO VIDEO OUT connector to the VCR s rear panel EURO AV1 AUDIO VIDEO or EURO AV2 DECODER connector via an optional cable adapter SET INPUT MODE Press AV or PR so that AV1 for EURO AV1 AUDIO VIDEO connector or AV2 for EURO AV2 DECODER connector appears in the place of a preset position number START CAMCORDER Engage the camcorder s PLAY mode START RECORDER Press Your VCR Or TEN _ ES Cable adapter not provided Audio Video Cable not provided VIDEO OUT Camcorder AUDIO OUT ADVANCED FEATURES Other Functions On Screen Display OSD This function allows you to turn the on
8. casts are clear 5 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi soundtrack e f you re using only the RF cable for connection the TV s channel selector is not set to the Video Channel the VCR s Video Channel has not been correctly set e f you re using both the RF cable and 21 pin SCART cable for connection the TV is not set to the AV mode e This is normal e The automatic tracking mode is engaged e The video heads may be dirty e Automatic tracking is engaged If you are using only the RF cable for connection set the TV to the Video Channel Perform Video Channel Set pg 14 If you are using both the RF cable and 21 pin SCART cable for connection set the TV to its AV mode Try manual tracking pg 38 Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL 2 or consult your JVC dealer Try manual tracking pg 38 50 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION RECORDING 1 Recording cannot be started 2 TV broadcasts cannot be recorded 3 Tape to tape editing is not possible 4 Camcorder recording is not possible e There is no cassette loaded or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed e AV10rAV2 has been selected as the input mode e The source another VCR camcorder has not been properly connected All necessary power switches have not been turned on The input mode is not correct The camcorder has not been prope
9. input recordable when AV1 selected 6 AUDIO OUT L R Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder TV or second VCR for dubbing 7 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver VCR DISPLAY PANEL 1 Tape in Indicator lights up when the cassette is inserted 2 RECIndicator lights when the VCR is during recording 3 VCR Indicator lights when the VCR is in the video mode At this point the TV automati cally enters AV mode 4 Timer Indicator lights when the VCR enters Timer mode REMOTE CONTROL 1 TVO Button turns JVC TV on off 2 TV Button enables you to select TV s auxiliary input mode 3 TV VCR Button switches connected TV s mode between TV and AV 4 Number Keys are used in preset position selection and the VIDEO Plus Timer Programming 5 0000 Button resets counter on the on screen display to 0 00 00 6 lt A Button initiates Ez Easy Power Off function 7 Button enables disables the child lock mode 8 4 Button same as button on VCR 9 P Button same as button on VCR 10 OQ ITR Button starts regular recording press once Instant Timer Recording press twice sets duration of ITR 11 W Button stops tape 12 TV PR Buttons selects the connected JVC TV s channel 13 MENU Button accesses Menu screen EQUIPMENT KEY 7 14 STANDBY ON Button turns VCR on engages the VCR in the standby mode 15 4 Button ejects tape during Stop
10. Control to enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record then press OK The programme list appears If you make a mistake press lt to delete the incorrect number and then enter the correct one Ifthe number you entered is invalid PLEASE CHECK appears on the TV screen Input a valid PlusCode number then press OK CONTINUED TO NEXT PAGE 32 BASIC FEATURES Lee e Check the Results Make sure that the preset number displayed is the one that you want If it is incorrect the wrong programme will be recorded If it is incorrect or is displayed select the appropriate number using the A and V buttons This preset position is registered to the VCR CHANGE PRESET POSITION Press lt D to select the preset number You can change the preset position DATE 15 13 00 14 00 LP using number keys or A and V buttons 8 19 30 20 00 LP 2 20 00 20 30 SP ceo Me u SP CHANGE DATE Press lt gt to select the date You can change the date using number keys or A and V buttons To change the daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press lt gt to select the date setting then press OK Press lt D then press OK CHANGE START TIME Press lt gt to select the start time You can compensate for anticipated changes in schedule using the number keys or A and V buttons CHANGE STOP TIME Press lt D to select the stop time You can compensate for anticipated changes in s
11. Play Setup again r pg 10 52 LIST OF TERMS List of Terms A Auto Channel Setup nennen een 17 C Change Display Information eee 29 Change Station Name cccecssssssosssororesseresessessoners 19 Change Station Preset Position 20 Check Cancel amp Change Programmes 35 Child Lock ivan i rb the eret ne 46 Glock Set inici ab 16 Colour System eere reete tos 45 Connection to a Stereo System woes 47 D Delete a Ch nnel ae ERE 19 Display Tape Position Time Counter 29 E Editing From a Camcorder sess 42 Editing Using Another VCR sese 41 Ez Easy Power Off 44 F Fine Tuning Stored Channels 21 H High Speed Search cinta 27 l Instant Timer Recording eese 30 Intelligent LP Recording ENNEN 34 M Manual Channel Setup 18 Manual Tracking siniestra 38 Memory Stop Pacte 45 N NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts 39 NISC Tapes iain ira etoile irte hasqa 24 0 On Screen Display OSD a a sss 43 P Pause During Playback 26 Picture Controlan 38 Playback 24 Plug amp Play Setup 4 3 cn dr 10 PlusCode Number iia 31 R Record a Programme While Watching Another 29 Recotding iria 28 Resetting the Counter ite tene 29 Rewind Power Off uuu esee 44 S Single Frame Movement En 26 Ski
12. on top and at the rear When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the recorder in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity In direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO DO NOT block the recorder s ventilation openings or holes If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused 5 DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing 6 DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also DO NOT place any con tainers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit 7 DO NOT place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus 8 AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in t
13. or on the Remote Control FAST FORWARD Press the gt button on the VCR or on the Remote Control Ifyou press and hold lt lt button or gt button during rewinding or fast forwarding you can see the picture on the TV screen Releasing it cancels the picture search and resume rewinding and fast forwarding Video Heads Cleaning Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL 2 in the following cases Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears 26 BASIC FEATURES O Playback Features Pause During Playback Press the lll button on the VCR or the Remote Control The VCR enters Pause mode after moving two or three frames Ifthe paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically press the PR and buttons on the Remote Control until the picture is steady Still picture stops automatically after about 5 minutes to protect the heads Press gt to resume playback Single Frame Movement You can move backward or forward from the still picture Press the H button on the Remote Control Each time the Il button is pressed the frame will move forward one frame Press gt to resume playback Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards in slow motion During still picture press gt on the Remote Control The picture will return to still when you press ll again Ifthe slow motion picture on the TV screen jumps vertically press t
14. panel NOTES When the child lock function is in use the VCR s operations are possible only with the Remote Control Keep the Remote Control out of the children s reach Timer recording programmes will be performed even if the child lock function is activated ADVANCED FEATURES 47 Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system CONNECT UP Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connecters on the VCR to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connecters on your stereo See diagram below FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio Cable not provided Speaker Television Speaker ses Pnonnonnnn px mmm secar DDDDODODEN ER DUDDODUDLU j Veo Back of VCR Mains Outlet AUDIO OUT NOTES ON STEREO CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Make sure that you connect the L and R speakers in the right order NICAM TV Ifyou can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area this VCR can record them indepen dently of the TV set and play them back thro
15. screen information ON or OFF GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon OSD using the lt and gt buttons and press OK ENABLE DISABLE OSD The default setting for OSD is ON Press A and V to toggle between ON and OFF and press lt or gt RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU GUIDE TO ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION en otf STOP TF1 Me O 15 02 03 SAT mug Channel and auxiliary input Clock Tape position Time counter Each time you press OK the display shows clock or tape position and time counter alternatively Current day month year Tape speed VCR operation mode PLAY appears during playback REW appears during rewinding or blinks during rewinding with Rewind Power Off function US pg 44 FF appears during fast forwarding 9 e e o 000 IME If you press OK on the Remote Control when OSD is set to ON you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen The indications except the clock or time counter disappears in about 5 seconds To clear the on screen display completely press OK again The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording mode EJECT appears when you eject the cassette STOP appears when you stop playback or recording RECORD appears during recording RECP appears in the record pause mode SAFE appears when the VCR enters in child lock mode or any buttons on the VCR are pres
16. the picture you can correct this by manually overriding the tracking using the follow ing steps ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY During playback use the PR or buttons to adjust the tracking manually NOTE When a new tape is inserted the VCR returns to automatic tracking Picture Control This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of tape or use of this VCR The default setting is OFF ERG GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon EPC using the lt and gt buttons and press OK SELECT PICTURE CONTROL MODE Select the desired mode using the A and V buttons and press lt or gt OFF Picture quality is not adjusted SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing lots of noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat same coloured surfaces such as cartoons RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTE You can perform EPC setting only during playback IME ADVANCED FEATURES 39 Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder NICAM which makes the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon NIC using the lt and gt buttons and press OK SELECT MODE Select the desired mode using the and V buttons and press
17. E using the lt and gt buttons and SET TIME AND DATE Press the A and V buttons to display the desired setting and press D gt OR TIME DATE Press the appropriate number keys for each setting Input o before any single number entries START CLOCK OPERATION Press MENU INITIAL SETTINGS 17 Tuner Set The VCR needs to find identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly Once done pressing the or V buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels This channel search can be done either automatically or manually You should only need to perform either of the following procedures if Plug amp Play Setup has failed to identify and record available channels or you have moved to a new area Auto Channel Setup ACMS GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Select the icon ACMS using the 1 and buttons and press OK twice During Auto Channel Set the indica tor on the TV screen moves from left to right When Auto Channel Set is completed the Confirmation screen appears CONFIRMATION SCREEN Once Auto Channel Set has completed its search the confirmation screen will appear showing the details Preset Number Channel Number Fine Tuning Condition and Station of the TV stations that the process has found To view the next channel press t
18. ID Press D to select STATION setting and press OK Press the A and V buttons to select the required ID from the stored list SAVE NEW CHANNEL DETAILS Press MENU to save the details you have just entered The Confirmation Screen will appear again Repeat the above procedure from Select Position onwards as many times as required CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU INITIAL SETTINGS 19 Change Station Name PR SET GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon PR SET using the lt and buttons and press OK The Manual Channel Set screen of the channel position currently received appears GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU SELECT POSITION Press the A and V buttons on the Remote Control to select the preset position then press OK Nov SELECT CHARACTER Press to select STATION setting and press OK Press D until the first letter of the station name begins blinking ENTER NEW CHARACTER Press the A and V buttons to cycle through the characters A Z 0 9 period space and stop when the desired character is indicated then press D to enter Enter the remaining characters the same way eu WI SAN maximum of 5 After entering all characters press OK Ifyou make a mistake press lt until the incorrect character begins blinking Then enter the correct character by pressing the NG A and V buttons
19. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black BEE Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured Black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician CAUTION E 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 E Dangerous voltage inside Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel To prevent electric shock or fire hazard remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial The STANDBY ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit but switches operating current on and off shows electrical power standby and shows ON Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP Long Play mode cannot be played back on a single speed video recorder SAFETY FIRST 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
20. JVC WY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR V505EK VHS HI P VIDE 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 IMPORTANT Wi Please read the various precautions on pages 2 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder Bi It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re record pre recorded tapes records or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording broadcast or cable programme and in any literary dramatic musical or artistic work embodied therein IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead adapter or consult your dealer In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediasN y to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply
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22. Select the open row then press OK again ARD Sa tu tete SET PROGRAMME Press the number keys to enter the programme required SET DATE Press the number keys to adjust the date To time record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press 1 to select the date setting then press OK Press lt gt then press OK SET START TIME Press the number keys to enter the start time SET STOP TIME Press the number keys to enter the stop time SET TAPE SPEED Press lt D to select the tape speed You can change the tape speed between Standard Play SP Long Play LP and Intelligent Play IP using the A and V buttons r pg 34 Intelligent LP Recording NOTE Input o before any single number entries For memory capacity and Serial Programming see VIDEO Plus Timer Program ming on page 31 CONTINUED TO NEXT PAGE 34 BASIC FEATURES Return to Normal Screen Press MENU twice o Engage Timer Mode You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing otherwise no recording will take place The timer indicator and standby record indicator light on the display panel To disengage the Timer Mode press again Ifa cassette has not loaded when the VCR enters the Timer Mode the timer indicator blinks on the display panel o Intelligent LP Recording When you set the tape speed to IP the VCR automatically switches to LP mode to allow complet
23. T MODE Press V to select the appropriate mode and press lt or D AUTO Normally select this The appropriate colour system is selected automatically depending on the playback or recording signals If AUTO does not work correctly set the following mode manually PAL To record PAL signals or playback a PAL MESECAM To record SECAM signals or play back a MESECAM tape RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU 46 ADVANCED FEATURES o 16 9 Compatibility You can select the aspect ratio of your TV GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon 16 9 4 3 using the lt and buttons and press OK SELECT MODE Press A V to select the appropriate mode and press lt or D AUTO Normally select this You can play back the 16 9 and 4 3 screen programme as they are 16 9 You can play back the programme with the 16 9 screen format 4 3 You can play back the programme with the 4 3 screen format NOTE Set your TV to its AV mode if the picture is cut off on the TV screen when you play back the programme with the 16 9 screen format RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU o Child Lock You can disable the VCR s operations While the VCR is turned on press A on the Remote Control SAFE appears on the TV screen To release the child lock press until the OFF blinks on the display panel If any buttons on the VCR are pressed while the child lock function is activated SAFE appears on the TV screen and blinks on the display
24. atteries into the Remote Control Refer to the Remote Control diagram on pages 6 7 Unless indicated otherwise use the buttons on the Remote Control Start Plug amp Play Setup Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet NOTE Turn on the VCR WHAT WILL HAPPEN The Plug amp Play screen appears on the TV screen Then press OK NOTE If you have connected your TV to the VCR with only the RF cable and the on screen display appearing on UHF channel 22 looks distorted perform Video Channel Set on page 14 The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner channels This only happens the first time that you plug the main power cord into the main outlet When Plug amp Play is completed the Confirmation screen appears PLUG amp PLAY SETUP 11 2 Check the Results Make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the VCR s memory by using the A and V buttons If station names ID t pg 21 have also been stored in the VCR s memory the station name will be displayed on the TV screen e Finish Off RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU The Tuner Set is completed dis IMPORTANT RE RUNNING SETUP Plug amp Play Setup may not behave as described if it has already been run on the VCR This is because some of the information gathered on the first Plug amp Play Setup is retained in memory and that part of t
25. chedule using the number keys or A and V buttons SET TAPE SPEED Press lt D to select the tape speed You can change the tape speed between Standard Play SP Long Play LP and Intelligent Play IP using the A and V buttons r pg 34 Intelligent LP Recording CAPACITY You can set this VCR to timer record up to seven programmes If you try to enter a eighth PROGRAM FULL appears on the TV screen o Return to Normal Screen Press MENU twice O Engage Timer Mode You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing otherwise no recording will take place The timer indicator and standby record indicator light on the display panel To disengage the Timer Mode press again facassette has not loaded when the VCR enters the Timer Mode the timer indicator blinks on the display panel BEFORE YOU START Make sure that the VCR s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode Set SYSTEM to the appropriate mode pg 45 O gt BASIC FEATURES 33 Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wish to record follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record ap Get to the Programme List REC Press MENU Select the icon REC using the 1 and gt buttons and press OK Enter Programme Details
26. ck Cancel amp Change Programmes Press to disengage the timer mode REC GO TO THE PROGRAMME LIST Press MENU Select the icon REC using the 1 and gt buttons and press OK CANCEL A PROGRAMME Press A V to select the programme you want to PRI E delete Press lt to cancel a E programme CHANGE A PROGRAMME Press AV gt DELETE A to select the programme you want to change then press OK Press 1 D to select the item you want to change then press the number keys and A and V buttons to change the settings RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU twice RETURN TO TIMER MODE Tf there are still programmes to be recorded press 36 BASIC FEATURES Advanced Features Picture Quality 38 Sound Modes 39 Editif9 ainia 41 Other Functions 43 Connection to a Stereo System 47 38 ADVANCED FEATURES Picture Quality Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control This will be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old or worn tape it may be necessary to manually adjust the track ing in order to get the best picture If automatic tracking fails you will notice noise bars appear ing across
27. e picture will be distorted where the channel is changed BASIC FEATURES 29 O Notes on Recording When using both the RE and SCART cables you can switch between TV and VCR by pressing the TV VCR button on the Remote Control o Display Tape Position Time Counter Press the OK button repeatedly to display the tape position and time counter on the TV screen To reset the time counter press 0000 NOTES Set OSD to ON to display the indications on the TV screen pg 43 Depending on the type of tape used the tape position may not appear right away o Change Display Information By pressing the 6 OK button repeatedly you can change the TV screen between the clock time and the tape position time counter Resetting the Counter Press the OK button so that the counter display appears on the TV screen While the display is shown press the oooo button You can reset the counter to 0 00 00 before starting playback or recording Record a Programme While Watching Another If your VCR is connected to the TV with both the RF cable and 21 pin SCART cable press TV VCR Once you have started recording all you need to do is use the controls on your TV set to tune to a different programme The programme set using the PR button on the Remote Control is the one which will be recorded 30 BASIC FEATURES Instant Timer Recording This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 3o minute incre ments
28. e recording if there is not enough tape to record the 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 NOTES Ifyou have programmed the VCR to timer record 2 or more programmes do not use this function but change the tape speed manually during timer programming There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape This function is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and will not work properly with any tapes longer than E 180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths BASIC FEATURES 35 Notes on Timer Recording Ifthere is a conflict in the timer schedule and one programme overlaps with another the programme starting earlier will be recorded If the start times are the same the programme made most recently will be recorded If you wish to stop timer recording which has already started press l After timer recording is completed the VCR enters the standby mode automatically Ifthe tape reaches its end during timer recordings the VCR stops recording rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette then enters the standby mode automatically Youcan programme the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded Che
29. e ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry Contents Diagrams of Equipment 6 Equipment Key 7 Welcome to JVC 8 Plug amp Play Setup 10 Initial Settings 13 Basic Features 23 Advanced Features 37 Subsidiary Information 48 List of Terms 52 6 DIAGRAMS OF EQUIPMENT FRONT PANEL A TV amp TV VCR SHOWVIEW get Gp Gp amp PH 2 z oF En T EE eb EE Sal
30. ecause its use improves the quality of the picture If connecting to a stereo TV you will need a SCART cable There are several types of SCART cables fully wired and others If you use a SCART cable you must also connect the RF cable WELCOME TO JVC GETTING EVERYTHING READY continued CONNECT CABLES Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram below using the TV Aerial Cable the RF Cable and the 21 pin SCART Cable not provided RF Cable provided al TV Aerial N Cable ID Y provided ES 21 pin SCART Cable not provided Mains Power Cord d few Goon TN EN aiana Y um Se bk HIR d OO 20D 0000 Mains Outlet Back of VCR You are now ready to start the Plug amp Play Setup which begins on the next page 9 Do not turn on the VCR When the main power cord is first plugged into a main outlet the VCR performs Plug amp Play Setup F pg 10 10 PLUG amp PLAY SETUP Plug amp Play Setup The TV should be set to its AV mode if you are using both the RF cable and 21 pin SCART cable for connection or UHF channel 22 if you are using only RF cable for connection 9 BEFORE YOU START Check that the connection is completed Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode Load the b
31. en if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnec tions between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO becareful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T useequipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the require ments of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct th
32. he A and V buttons to move the highlight bar to the required channel RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU POOR RECEPTION The VCR memorises all stations found regardless of their quality If a station s quality is poor you can delete that station from the memory see page 19 18 INITIAL SETTINGS Manual Channel Setup PRSET GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon PR SET using the lt and D buttons and press OK The Manual Channel Set screen of the channel position currently received appears GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU rl TIME SYS ACMS DATE TEM LH El wem IS e EPC SELECT POSITION Press the A and V buttons on the Remote Control to select a vacant position then press OK In this example we have chosen position 6 SELECT BAND When the MANUAL CH DELETE eme SET screen appears press AV to change the band between C regular and S cable PR CH MFT STATION 00 06 INPUT CHANNEL NUMBER Press the A and V buttons to input the Pler CHANNEL CABLE AV la i Channel Number that you want to store and press OR Press the number keys to input the Channel Number that you want to store Input o before any single number entries FINE TUNING Press to select MFT setting Press the and V buttons to fine tune the channel INPUT CHANNEL
33. he PR and buttons on the Remote Control until the picture is steady Slow motion playback stops automatically after about 30 seconds to protect the heads then still picture resumes Press gt to resume playback BASIC FEATURES 27 O Variable Speed Search During playback press the lt or gt button on the Remote Control The more times that you press either button the faster the rate of search To decrease the speed of search press the button for the opposite direction Ifthe paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically press the PR and buttons on the Remote Control until the picture is steady Press to resume playback O High Speed Search During playback or still picture press the gt on the Remote Control for forward high speed search or the lt lt button for reverse high speed search High speed search stops automatically about 3 minutes to protect the heads then normal playback resumes Press B to resume playback O Skip Search During playback press 30 SEC gt up to 6 times Each press of the 30 SEC F gt button will cause the VCR to go into fast motion playback for a period of 30 seconds When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during a Skip Search press p gt Attention In the search still slow motion or single frame movement mode the picture will be distorted the
34. he 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 Caution on Replaceable litium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with CR2032 Panasonic Matsushita Electric or Maxell is recommended Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced Bl Dispose of used battery promptly E Keep away from children E Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 3 VHS FE VIDE Bl Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video recorder However only VHS record ing can be made and played back E HO VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment E VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation 4 SAFETY FIRST Some Do s And Don ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be tak
35. he process may be skipped by the VCR DUPLICATE STATIONS You may be able to receive the same station from two different transmitters in which case Plug amp Play Setup will detect and store both It is normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the other to delete those stations which have a poor picture r Delete A Channel on page 19 MANUAL STATION SETTING If any of the above problems occur refer to page 19 to input station names i Change Station Name You can also change station preset positions r pg 20 Change Station Preset Position IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000 12 PLUG amp PLAY SETUP Initial Settings Video Channel Set 14 O FI i TS S sS AOL UE 16 T ner Set v d ERE CE XO ED DI RUE 17 14 INITIAL SETTINGS BEFORE YOU START The power cord must be plugged in and connected to the VCR The VCR must be turned on The Remote Control must have batteries inserted The TV set must be turned on e 2 d 0 0 0 9988 9988 E m H 89900 Up Os 0 3 Video Channel Set The VCR can send picture signals to the TV set in one of two ways RF ordinary cable included with this VCR and AV via a 21 pin SCART cable available from TV and Hi Fi dealers Depending upon which method you use the VCR must have the correct me
36. k Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR Audio visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme Q Load a Video Cassette Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is facing away from the VCR Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below don t use too much force If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the cassette the power will come on automatically The counter on the TV screen will reset to read 0 00 00 If the record safety tab on the video Tee cassette has been removed playback begins Z S automatically 2 Play If the cassette that you inserted does not start playing automatically press the p gt button on the VCR or the Remote Control Ifthe tape reaches its end during playback the VCR stops playback rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette then enters the standby mode automatically e Stop amp Eject STOP Press the B amp button on the VCR or the M button on the Remote Control once to stop playback EJECT Press the BI amp button on the VCR a second time or the button on the Remote Control to eject the cassette from the VCR The cassette will take about 6 seconds to appear once the IB amp button has been pressed BASIC FEATURES 25 o Rewind and Fast Forward REWIND Press the lt lt lt button on the VCR
37. le West Moor 33 26 29 23 35 Chatton 39 45 49 42 Pontop Pike 58 64 61 54 68 Scotland Angus 57 63 60 53 Black Hill 40 46 43 50 37 Sandale 22 Caldbeck 34 28 32 56 Creigkelly 31 DY 24 21 48 Darvel 33 26 23 29 35 Durris 22 28 25 32 67 Eitshal 33 26 23 29 Keelylang Hill 40 46 43 50 Knock More 33 26 23 29 Rosemarkie 39 45 49 42 67 Rumster Forest 31 EK 24 23 Selkirk 55 62 59 65 52 Wales Blaenplwyf 31 27 24 21 56 Carmel 57 63 60 53 Llanddona 57 63 60 53 Moel y Parc 52 45 49 42 Presely 46 40 43 50 37 Wenvoe 44 51 41 47 Northern Ireland Brougher Mountain 22 28 25 32 Divis 31 27 24 21 37 Limavady 55 62 59 65 Basic Features Playback a assspassswaqsssasus 24 Playback Features 26 Recording ivi 28 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming 31 Timer Programmins 33 24 BASIC FEATURES BEFORE YOU START Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode NTSC TAPES Some TVs will shrink the picture and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction but you may lose some on screen information The picture may roll up or down Correct this by adjusting the vertical hold on the TV set The counter and tape remaining times will be incorrect The picture will be distorted during search still or frame by frame playback Playbac
38. mode 16 VIDEO Plus Button accesses VIDEO Plus Program screen 17 AV Button selects VCR s auxiliary input mode 18 30 SEC amp Button initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback 19 7144 Button selects tape speed 20 gt gt Button same as button on VCR 21 ll Button same as button on VCR 22 A V PR Buttons select a preset position used for selection in on screen menus adjust the tracking during playback still picture or variable speed search 23 TV_4 Buttons control volume of connected JVC TV 24 lt b Buttons initiate variable speed search 25 OK Button enters selections made in on screen menus displays the current VCR status on the TV screen ATTENTION To mobile phone users On placing the VCR Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause picture disturbance About Button On the VCR On the Remote Control each button works differently When you press on the VCR and remote control while the VCR is turned on When you press the VCR is turned off completely When you press the VCR enters the standby mode The clock display will be auto dimmer To turn off the VCR completely press on the VCR How t
39. noise bars will appear there will be a loss of colour with an LP recorded tape 28 BASIC FEATURES O BEFORE YOU START Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode Choose a blank cassette which has the record safety tab still in place Load the cassette into the VCR see page 24 Recording TV signals being received by the recorder s built in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape You can Capture a TV programme using your VCR Choose a Programme Select the channel that you wish to record REMOTE CONTROL Press PR or the number keys VCR Press PR 2 Set the Tape Speed Press F M Check the on screen display until the required tape speed is shown You can choose Standard Play SP or Long Play LP The picture quality on LP record ings will not be as high as on SP recordings but the tape will last longer e Start Recording Press on the VCR or on the Remote Control Ifthe tape reaches its end during recording the VCR stops recording rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette then enters the standby mode automatically C Pause and Resume During Recording On either the VCR or the Remote Control press lll to temporarily stop recording and press ll to resume You cannot change the preset position on the VCR while it is recording but you can while it is paused see Choose a Programme at the top of this page There will be a loss of color or th
40. o use the Remote Control Before use insert the lithium battery in the correct directions as indicated back of the remote control The Remote Control can operate most of your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets Point the Remote Control toward the receiving window on the VCR The maximum operating distance of the Remote Control is about 7 5 m To operate your JVC TV press the corresponding button TV yl TVS TV PR TV_4 TV Volume NOTE If the Remote Control does not work properly remove its batteries wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again 8 WELCOME TO JVC Welcome to JVC Thank you for choosing JVC We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy ment from your new unit amp Getting Everything Ready CHECK THE CONTENTS Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat stable surface Check that you have the items shown below Please read the SAFETY FIRST on pages 2 4 it tells you about some safety points Refer to the diagrams on pages 6 7 when reading through these instructions Refer to the List of Terms on page 52 if you need an explanation for al any terms in this manual lt gt ES Lithium Battery CR 2032 RF Cable Video Cassette Recorder ida C2 3 DACH Cz Ce CoD 0 Gv 5 L uo age 5 462 S Infrared Remote Control Unit SCART AND RF SCARTisa recommended option b
41. ogress Wait until it finishes 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 Set the preset position manually That preset position is registered to the VCR Then re perform the procedure SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 51 CORRECTIVE ACTION OTHER PROBLEMS 1 Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording When scanning channels some of them are skipped over The preset cannot be changed Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared No channels are stored in the VCR s memory The camcorder s microphone is too close to the TV The TV s volume is too high Those channels have been designated to be skipped Recording is in progress After the manual settings were made Auto Channel Set was performed The TV aerial cable was not connected to the VCR when Plug amp Play Setup was per formed Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV Turn the TV s volume down If you need the skipped channels restore them Press f to pause the recording change presets then press ll to resume recording Perform manual setting again Turn off the VCR once and connect the TV aerial cable to the VCR properly plug the main power cord into a main outlet again Then perform Plug amp
42. p Search nn 27 Slow Motion u a 26 Soundtrack Selection tee ee 39 T Timer Programming aeterne 33 Jr der d ERRE 17 TV Station Channel Number Guide 22 TV Station ID Guide 21 V Variable Speed Search sss 27 Video Channel Set ete tee rete 14 Video Heads Cleaning 25 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming 31 16 9 Compatibility a retentis 46 53 MEMO 54 MEMO 55 MEMO SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power 200 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption Power on Approx 12 W Standby mode 3 0 W Video Head system DA4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Tape speed SP 23 39 mm sec LP 11 69 mm sec Tape format Tape width 1 2 12 7 mm high density VHS tape Maximum recording time SP 240 min with E 240 video cassette LP 480 min with E 240 video cassette Rewind time Approx 180 sec with E 180 cassette Dimensions DN x H x D 360 mm x 94 5 mm x 270 mm Weight 4 0 kg Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity Less than 80 96 Timer 24 hours display type X3S50SA HH VIDEO Signal system PAL type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal 625 lines 50 fields Recording Format PAL I RF reception
43. rly connected e The input mode is not correct Insert a cassette or using adhesive tape cover the hole where the tab was removed Set to the desired preset Confirm that the source is prop erly connected Confirm that all units power switches are turned on Set the input mode to AV1 or AV2 Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected Set the input mode to AV1 or AV2 TIMER RECORDING 1 Timer recording won t work 2 The timer indicator blinks on the display panel 3 Timer programming is not possible 4 The VCR stops timer recording rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette then enters the standby mode automatically 5 The VIDEO Plus system does not timer record properly e The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly e The timer is not engaged e The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed e The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded e Timer recording is in progress e The end of the tape was reached during timer recording e The VCR s preset positions have been set incorrectly Re perform the clock and or timer settings Press and confirm that the timer indicator is displayed on the display panel Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact Timer programming can t be performed while a timer recording is in pr
44. sed during child lock mode C pg 46 43 44 ADVANCED FEATURES o Rewind Power Off When the tape is not running press lt lt then press O l REW blinks on the TV screen The VCR enters the standby mode automatically after rewinding the tape o Ez Easy Power Off During playback press 4t 4 amp 5 The VCR stops playback rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette then enters the standby mode automatically ADVANCED FEATURES 45 o Memory Stop Facility The VCR stops automatically when rewinding the tape and the counter reaches M 0 00 00 If you set the counter to M 0 00 00 before the playback or recording you can easily access the pre selected position by using the time counter Bl Press OK repeatedly to display the counter on the TV screen I Press 0000 to reset the counter before playback or recording Bl Start playback or recording B Press lt 4 lt 4 after playback or recording The tape rewinds and stops automatically when the counter reaches to M 0 00 00 o Colour System You can play back PAL NTSC and MESECAM tapes or record PAL and SECAM signals on this VCR Select the appropriate colour system SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this VCR MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM compatible PAL video cassette recorder GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon SYSTEM using the lt and buttons and press OK SELEC
45. thod set up in order to work The Video Channel is originally set to channel 22 but if for any reason this fails to happen the instructions below describe how to set the Video Channel manually Gp Set channel on TV Select the vacant position 22 on you TV 2 Access Video Channel Set Mode Press button on the Remote Control to enter the standby mode Press and hold PR or on the VCR for more than 3 seconds INITIAL SETTINGS 15 e Set Video Channel IF YOU ARE USING BOTH THE RF CABLE AND 21 PIN SCART CABLE FOR CONNECTION Press PR or to set the Video Channel to OFF IF YOU ARE USING ONLY THE RF CABLE FOR CONNECTION Press PR or to set the Video Wer DEE Channel to a vacant position between 22 and 68 which is not occupied by any station in your area refer to station list on page 22 IVE o Exit Video Channel Set Mode Press l To view pictures from your VCR you must now set your TV to either the Video Channel or to AV mode depending upon your choice above 16 INITIAL SETTINGS BEFORE YOU START The Remote Control must have batteries inserted The TV set must be turned on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode Ig B 080 0 d Oo El 0098 III 0000 0 Up 0 08 H K p e Clock Set o Setting the Clock GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press MENU Select the icon TIME DAT
46. ugh the stereo VOLUME When listening to sound through the connected stereo turn the TV s volume down to zero DYNAMIC RANGE This VCR has a Hi Fi audio dynamic range of 80 dB Check that your stereo is capable of handling this level of input If it cannot you risk speaker damage 48 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION Questions and Answers PLAYBACK Q What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search A The VCR stops playback rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette then enters the standby mode automatically Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q During search slow still and frame by frame playback I can t hear any audio What s the problem A This is normal Q When returning from variable speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should I be concerned about this A No it is normal Q Noise bars appear during variable speed search What s the problem A This is normal RECORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q What happens if the tape r
47. uns out during recording A The VCR stops recording rewinds the tape and ejects the cassette then enters the standby mode automatically TIMER RECORDING Q The timer indicator and the standby record indicator remain lit on the display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can I programme the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A You won t see the picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu but the audio from the program or tape you re viewing can be heard Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 49 CORRECTIVE ACTION POWER 1 No power is applied to the VCR 2 The Remote Control won t function The mains power cord is disconnected e The batteries are discharged Connect the mains power cord Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT 1 The tape does not run during recording RECP appears on the TV screen only when OSD is set to ON 2 The tape will not rewind or fast forward e The VCR is in the RECORD PAUSE MODE The tape is already fully rewound or fast forwarded Press ll to resume recording Check the cassette PLAYBACK 1 The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running 2 Noise appears during visual search 3 Noise appears during normal playback 4 The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broad
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