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JVC HR-S7960E User's Manual

1. TIMER RECORDING cont When programmes overlap each other If PROGRAM 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 CH 2 8 00 10 00 3 2412 PROGRAM OVERLAPPED 10 00 1045 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 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
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3. cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing on the remote control Repeat the step 2 To set the tape speed press SP LP EP 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 Check cancel and change programmes Hl Disengage the timer mode Press TIMER then press Access the Programme Check screen display Press lt oi gt 021 NEXT porn dI LI 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 11 TITLE 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 EN 23 To cancel or change a programme 4 Cancel or change a programme Pr
4. CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions eese INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 10 Basic Connections 10 S VIDEO Connection 11 UP rettet 12 Preset Download e 14 Language 16 SAT CONTROL SET 17 Satellite Receiver Control Setting 17 T V LINK 19 T V Link Functions sese 19 PLAYBACK 20 Basic Playback 20 Playback Features 21 RECORDING 24 Basic Recording oni 24 Recording Features 25 B E S T Picture System 27 TIMER RECORDING 28 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming 28 Express Timer Programming 30 24 Hour Express Timer Programming 32 Automatic Satellite Programme Recotding aceto deri ies 35 PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 36 36 EDITING 40 Edit From A Camcorder 40 Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder 41 Output Input 42 sve cm a SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 44 o E Connecting To A Satellite Receiver 44 2 Connecting Using A Decoder 46 66 660 Connecting Using A Stereo System 47
5. ce O RF OUT EBBBBHHEEB E 5 21 5 our SORTIE SVIDEO ANTIN ENTREE Qj Sur Back of recorder Mains outlet IMPORTANT When you set L 2 SELECT to SAT CF pg 43 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 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 EN 45 NOTES Set 1 2 SELECT to A V pg 43 You
6. operation is still in progress Hl Turn on 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 AT looks distorted perform Video Channel Set on page 61 MAGYARORSZ G NEXT PAGE Av MENU EXIT Select your country Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to your 4 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 59 then go to step 4 If you have selected any other country name go to step 4 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 displa
7. Rer eris 52 Auto Set Up ast E eoe dys ee eet reser 12 AUTO SP EP TIMER 50 AUTO TIMER rer eher e ERR 49 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording 35 B B E S T Picture System iod rete tens 27 49 Change Station Channel Position 56 Check cancel and change programmes 33 Glock Seta ire oae rH reb eee 59 COLOUR SYSTEM ibt ia 52 Connecting To A Satellite Receiver 44 D Delete 56 DIGITAL TBE NR i ete ee a TERR ag ag ag tees 49 DIRECT REG rasakan ake kaa a a kk 19 50 E EDITING te o 40 Elapsed Recording Time Indication 25 Express Timer Programming 2111 30 F Fine Tuning Channels Already Stored 57 Index Search 22 Instant REVIEW 22 Instant Timer Recording ITR 2 21 25 J Just Cloele ro ertet ERR exe ES 59 L ice rette tr re 42 LS OUTPU T te e E Pere 42 1 2 ANPUT HERREN 43 LZ SELECT teats 43 Language gae gag UO 16 M Manual Channel Set eee 55 Manual Tracking s hr ets 23 48 Next Function Memory see 23 A
8. receives that station Then OK Press PROG press OK lt SHOWVIEW NO gt 7 0 9 SHOWVIEW NO EXPRESS PROGRAMING PROG EXIT The front display panel looks like this 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 Ix pg 52 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 on page 31 6 Access the Title Edit screen Press the number key 1 The Title Edit screen appears You can access the Title Edit screen only when PROG 2 NAVIGATION is set to pg 50 S 2 N 25 12 21 00 ARD 2 N 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE 4 CURSOR lt gt 0K 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 39 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE 4 gt CURSOR 0K PROG EXIT EN 29 Return to the normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal
9. 8 4 C8 6 0 Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals by reading data from a PDC signal The Just Clock option can be set ON or OFF at the Clock Set screen the default setting is 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 EN 59 IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up I pg 12 or Preset Download I pg 14 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 Just Clock in the left column Hl Turn on the recorder Press 0 1 Access the Menu screen Press MENU Access the Initial Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to INITIAL SET then press or gt Un Access the
10. 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 occupied by any local station in your area Example If channel 50 is available in your area 4 cr HI lt Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 e 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 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 62 TROUBLESHOOTING Before request
11. b shows electrical power standby and I shows 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 this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused 5 DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing 6 DO NOT us
12. 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 recording time by 30 minutes NOTE You can only perform ITR using the button on 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 E OM 21 12 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 Occasion 26 N Super VHS ET S VHS ET Recording on VHS cassettes with S VHS quality
13. DAILY Button gt pg 29 31 WEEKLY Button x pg 29 31 AUX Button pg 40 Timer Button gt pg 29 31 DATE Button pg 30 PR Button pg 24 9 Auto Tracking Button pg 23 SP LP EP Button pg 24 30 SEC Button pg 22 Play Button pg 20 Fast Forward gt Button gt pg 20 21 Pause Button gt pg 21 OK Button gt pg 13 Information Button If you press this button when O S D is set to ON pg 49 you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen D lt gt Button c pg 21 22 TV 1 Button 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 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 c
14. 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 pg 61 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 I pg 23 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 I pg 23 RECORDING 63 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 L 1 42 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 Al
15. 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 56 INFORMATION SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont 6 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 lt pg 10 the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T V LINK screen will appear C7 pg 14 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 PR CH PR CH ID displayed on the TV screen for about 5 seconds the 03 10 ZDF 10 C24 SAT Confirmation screen looking Pon ce 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
16. 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 to the recorder properly then turn on the recorder again Then perform Auto Set Up again pg 12 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 pg 14 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 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 be concerned about this No it is normal Noise bar appear during va
17. Access the Menu screen Press MENU Access the Auto Channel Set screen Press AV to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar pointer to PROGRAMME NAVIGATION AUTO CH SET then press MODE SET AUTO CH SET or D MANUAL 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 54 IMPORTANT In certain reception conditions station names 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 28 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 gt pg 56 Delete A Channel NOTES Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set If you want to perform tuning manually refer to page 57
18. L 1 OUTPUT and 1 1 INPUT Setting The AV1 L 1 IN OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal regular video signal or a Y C signal a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated 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 EDITING cont 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 AVI L 1 IN OUT connector Press to move the highlight bar pointer to 1 1 OUTPUT 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 L 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 sign
19. N gt S 7 25 12 21 00 ARD 7 S 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE 4 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 39 0 9 SELECT LETTERS DELETE 4 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 34 Repeat steps 1 11 for each additional programme EN 31 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 app
20. MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT INPUT SET INITIAL SET Av MENU EXIT Select your 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 SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting Satellite receiver Satellite Controller Your recorder suggested locations Transmitter Satellite Controller not provided Satellite receiver J DECODER J 21 not provided Back of recorder SAT CONTROL 17 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer programming gt pg 28 or Express timer programming pg 30 starts the recorder sets its input mode to L 2 and automatically switches the satellite receiver s channels using an optional Satellite Controller Instal
21. pg 27 does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress e Just Clock pg 59 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 49 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 gt pg 28 or Express Timer Programming I pg 30 It is possible to store these information only when PROG NAVIGATION is set to ON default setting IG pg 50 PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 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 If the recorder can store the information for 3 or less tapes REMAIN 1 also appears the TV screen CHECKING TAPE DATA REMAIN 3 If the recorder has already stored the information for 10 tapes MEMO
22. ID cF pg 58 The blueback screen and the 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 06 C32 BBC2 13 07 C33 3SAT 14 AY EDIT X DELETE 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 55 57 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 56 Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up gt pg 12 Preset Download CF pg 14 or Auto Channel Set pg 53 Hl Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU Access the Confirmation screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to MANUAL CH SET then press OK or D Confirmation screen appears Select the channel position Example To store in position 12 PR CH 0 PR CH ID Pres
23. SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 48 s 5 B Mode 48 Tuner Set c 53 SHOWVIEW SMS uz DELUXE 625 Video Channel Set 61 Super VHS ET TROUBLESHOOTING 62 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 65 IH INSTRUCTIONS 7 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 W 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 colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM B system incorporated even if the TV set is SECAM compatible 3 SECAM
24. 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 equipped 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 49 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 ET 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 25 is in progress While B E S T pg 27 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 befor
25. screen appears If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears on the TV screen and Err on the front display panel see page 34 Repeat steps 1 8 for each additional programme 9 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 33 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 Perf
26. the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used 50 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont The default setting is bold in the table below m 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 pg 36 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 m DIRECT REC ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV Press and hold 6 and press on the remote control or press on the recorder NOTES When you use the Direct Rec function be sure to use a TV offering T V LINK etc and connect a fully wired
27. 21 pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV C pg 10 e If DIRECT REC is set to OFF the amp button functions as described in Basic Recording pg 24 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 and on the remote control the recorder may not function properly m AUTO SP LP TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete 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 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 non recorded section at the end of the tape There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape whe
28. 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 CLOCK SET STIME DATE YEAR p 0 00 01 01 E JUST CLOCK OFF SAT CONTROL SET TV PR ud Law gt MENU EXIT NOTE When you have selected MAGYARORSZAG CESKA REPUBLIKA POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting gt pg 12 16 you cannot use Just Clock function Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 60 Av MENU EXIT 60 B VIEW U JU YU AC 28860 RU 5 95868 3 08 s 0 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 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont H Set the date and time Press AV to set the time then press OK or gt 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 6 Set Just Clock The default setting is OFF Set as desired by pressing AV then press or gt For the Just clock function refe
29. 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 cassette remove its safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab Recording Features JVC od i 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 46 you can select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls EN 25 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
30. TAPE MONITOR you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the connectors on your stereo system s receiver or amplifier Hi Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them NOTE Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to When listening to sound through the connected stereo system prevent television interference If both are of the non shielded turn the TV s volume down completely type do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture 48 Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode d U 5 0 m aD Us U 05 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below For each mode setting see pages 49 to 52 Hl Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU Access the Mode Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to MODE SET then press OK or D MAIN MENU PROGRAMME NAVIGATION L7 MODE SET AUTO CH SET 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 Cr DIGITAL TBC NR ON B E S T ON PICTURE CO
31. deleted from the recorder s memory The actual recording on the tape is not erased 40 in Edit From A Camcorder If the camcorder has no S VIDEO output connector Recorder eme LOR 68 oce VIDEO input Audio cable not provided Video cable not provided VIDEO OUT Camcorder ALIE AUDIO OUT Player gt 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 Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player EDITING You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck Hl Make connections 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
32. 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 indicating the start of the last timer recorded programme Once it s found playback begins automatically The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been timer recorded If you have for example 3 programmes the Instant REVIEW indicator Ca 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 pg 35 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 44 then press within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off Press 44 then press within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby Press 44 then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE The Automatic Power Off does not work if AUTO TIMER is set to ON 49 and if any timer programming has been made If AUTO TIMER is set to ON the recorder directly goes int
33. 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 rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder or when using this recorder as the player for editing set B E S T to your preference pg 49 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 EN 2 Recording The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording DURING B E S T LIL JIL B E S T COMPLETE I LL JIL N The recorder spends approkimately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape then begins recording NOTES The B E S T system works for both SP and LP or EP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated It does not work during recording The B E S T system does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress pg 35 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
34. start Instant Timer Recording pg 25 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 the 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 49 2 9 TIMER RECORDING SHOWVI EW Timer Enter the SHOWVIEW number SHOWVIEW NO 123456 Press the number keys to enter the SHOWVIEW number Programming o s peo If you make a mistake press X 7 and input the correct number Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer 0 91 gt Programming X DELETE Mie sure d the recorder s built in clock is set properly ERO MEI Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place The recorder The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front display will come on automatically panel with only a 4 digit number Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode LL 10 f JL IL Access
35. 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 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 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 55 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
36. the S VIDEO connection set your TV to its AV mode For switching the TV s mode refer to the instruction manual of your television After the connection is completed perform Auto Set Up on page 12 12 Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set Auto Clock Set Auto Guide Program Number Set INITIAL SETTINGS 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 UHF channel 36 with RF connection 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
37. then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal screen appears NOTE If the 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 EN 3D e e U 1 0 m q 1 C q te l te N on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed otherwise the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver s power is turned on If you have connected another appliance other than a p ro r a 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 external satellite receiver Connect a satellite receiver to Before 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 2 1 2 IN DECODER connector pg 44 45 programme the timer on the satellite receiver The Program
38. 1 or SAT When L 2 SELECT is set to SAT F pg 43 SAT appears instead of L 2 D Timer Warning Display 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 ON S VHS OFF c pg 26 51 Cassette Loaded Mark EN REMOTE CONTROL T gt START STOP 9 FIN DATE PR ep INDEX cont TV Button c Operating JVC TVs on page 9 TV VCR Button pg 25 and Operating JVC TVs on page 9 REVIEW Button r pg 22 Number Keys gt pg 24 28 VPS PDC Button gt pg 29 31 Cancel X Button gt pg 33 0000 Button gt pg 25 STOP Button gt pg 30 START Button gt pg 30 PROG Button gt pg 28 Programme Check Button gt pg 33 Rewind lt lt Button gt pg 20 21 Record Button pg 24 Stop Button gt pg 20 24 D MENU Button gt pg 16 A v Button pg 12 TV PR Button c Operating JVC TVs on page 9 D STANDBY ON Button gt pg 12 D AUDIO Button gt pg 23 41 TV Muting Button c Operating JVC TVs on page 9 Display Button c pg 25
39. 2 ORF3 ORF3 OWL3 OWL3 PHOE PHOENIX POLS POLST PREM PREMIERE PRIM PRIMA TV 7 7 RAI2 RAI2 RAI3 RAI3 4 RETE4 RTB1 TELE21 RTB2 RTBF 2 RTL RTL RTL2 RTL2 RTL4 RTL4 RTL5 RTL5 RTL7 RTL7 RTLK RTL KLUB RTP RTP S4 SCHWEIZ4 RTV4 RTV4 SAT1 5856 SBS SERV Service SF1 SF1 SF2 SF2 SHOW SHOW SIC SOCIEDADE SKY SKY CHANNEL SKYN SKY NEWS SPEK SPEKTRUM SPRT SPORT SRTL SUPER RTL STAR STAR TV SVT1 SVTI SVT2 SVT2 SV24 News SWR SUEDWEST3 TCC TCC TCM TCM TELE TELE TEL5 TELE5 TF1 TF1 TM TM TMC TELEMONTECARLO TMF TMF TNT TNT INT TRT TRT INT TSI1 TS TSI2 TSI2 TSR1 TSR TSR2 TSR2 TV1 BRTN TV1 TV2 TV2 TV2Z TV2 7 TV3 TV3 TV3 TV3 plus TV4 TV4 TV5 TV5 TV6 TV6 TV8 TV8 TVE1 TVE1 TVE2 TVE2 TVG TV GALICIA TVI TV INDEPENDENT TVN TV NORGE TV24 TVN24 TVP1 TVP1 TVP2 TVP2 TVP TV Polonia V8 V8 VCR VIDEO VERO VERONICA VH 1 VH 1 VIT VIT VIVA VIVA VIV2 VIVA2 VMTV VIDEO MUSIC VOX VOX VSAT VIASAT3 VT4 VT4 VTM VTM WDRI West 1 WDR3 West3 WRLD WRLD YLE1 YLE1 YLE2 YLE2 YORN YORIN ZDF ZDF ZTV ZTV The ID abbreviation is what is shown on screen in lieu of the station name The ID abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different station Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode eK
40. 20 24 Pause II Button c pg 21 Record Button gt pg 24 S VHS ET Button pg 26 To access covered connectors pull and open the connector cover SATO Button gt pg 35 Infrared Beam Receiving Window Front Display Panel c pg 6 SP LP EP Button pg 24 Timer Button gt pg 29 31 D STANDBY ON Button gt pg 12 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors pg 40 REAR VIEW EN Mains Power Cord gt pg 10 5 VIDEO OUT Connector gt pg 11 Q AV1 L 1 IN OUT Connector pg 10 41 44 45 46 SAT CONTROL Connector pg 17 oooooboooo o o o o o o o o o ANT IN ENTREE e AVI 1 1 ENTREE SORTIE ANTENNE 000000000 SORTIE RF OUT AV2 L 2 ANT IN Connector gt pg 10 V2 L 2 IN DECODER Connector pg 17 41 44 45 46 AUDIO OUT L R Connectors gt pg 47 RF OUT Connector gt pg 10 EN FRONT DISPLAY PANEL INDEX cont Instant REVIEW Indicator c pg 22 Start Time Indicator gt pg 28 32 S VHS Indicator c pg 26 51 Stop Time Indicator gt gt pg 28 32 Indicator pg 25 Channel Clock Remain Display gt pg 15 Mode Display L 1 L 2 F 1 S 1 or SAt When L 2 SELECT is set to SAT C
41. 49 ON SCREEN DISPLAY aaa riir naa Tan cs rennen 7 Output Input Set 12 42 P PICTURE CONTROL 49 Picture CI MN 21 PEAY BACK Co 20 POWER SAVE 51 Preset Download sasa Nawan ag aan aa ieee toads 14 PROG NAVIGATION 5 2 2 3 osa 50 PROGRAMME 36 Record One Programme While Watching Another 25 RECORDING 24 Recording Resume Function eee 24 Repeat Playback disin nit teens 23 5 Satellite Controller i ees 17 Satellite Receiver Control Setting 17 Set Stations 57 Set Stations B 57 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming eee 28 Skip Search rt rtr RP 22 Slow MOUGN serere ve oorr ert e eoe rete 21 Soundtrack Selection 23 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback 21 Super VHS ET S VHS 26 51 41 51 T Tape Position Indicator ecce 7 Tape Remaining Time eese 25 TIMER RECORDING esee 28 Timer Warning Display eee 7 Tuner Set T V LINK TV Station And ID List V Variable Speed Search 22 Video Channel Set dtt rt terrre erred 61 VIDEQ STABILIZER 25206 51 VPS PDC
42. 5 Results of Auto Set Up Preset Download appear the front 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 e If station names ID F pg 58 have also been stored 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 55 58 IAA A E LELIL 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 CF pg 58 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
43. CH 01 25 08 26 F SP 02 C65 09 55 WEST 03 7608 SKYt 10 C24 SATI 11 C23 OSF 05 2031 BBCI 12 C25 ESPN 12 C25 ESPN 06 C32 BBC2 13 13 07 033 35 14 ie 07 C33 3SAT 14 AY 4b MOVE MANUAL CH SET MENU EXIT 03 s 10 ZDF 2 10 C24 SATI 04 C65 11 C23 OSF Av 4 MOVE gt MENU EXIT Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast Hl Select the decoder mode Set L 2 SELECT to DECODER gt pg 43 Access the Confirmation screen Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 55 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 H Return to the Confirmation screen Press OK Repeat steps 3 5 as necessary 6 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 Europ
44. F pg 43 SAt appears instead of L 2 Timer Indicator c pg 29 31 32 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording Indicator A gt pg 35 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 24 ON SCREEN DISPLAY EN 7 When O S D is set to ON pg 49 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 c pg 24 Q Counter Display Tape Remaining Time Indicator cx pg 25 Audio Mode Display gt pg 23 Q Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press 4 4 WP from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search gt pg 22 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 c pg 29 31 Type of Broadcast c pg 26 Current Day Month Year Clock Display Channel Position Number and Station Name Auxiliary Input Indicator L 1 L 2 F 1 S
45. G 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 panel 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 52 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 49 MARK blinks on the screen while an index code is being marked When DIRECT is set to ON 50 if you press any button just after pressing on the recorder or 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 pg 27 If DIRECT REC is set to ON the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded I pg 50 H Pause Resume recording Press Press B to resume recording You can select channel during the Record Pause mode 6
46. ITIAL SET Av MENU EXIT EN 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 pg 38 programme title appears instead of the recording start time and station name Q Currently selected programme Programme title Before entering the programme title pg 38 recording start time and station name appear instead of the programme title 4 Select 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 gt 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 50 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 you must continue to record each programme
47. 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 The STANDBY ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit but switches operating current on and
48. NTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF 0 5 0 ON PROG NAVIGATION ON DIRECT REC ON NEXT PAGE AY MENU EXIT PREVIOUS PAGE AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF S VHS 0 N COLOUR SYSTEM PAL NTSC AUTO POWER OFF OFF AY gt MENU EXIT Un Select the mode setting Press or D Return to the normal screen Press MENU 49 The default setting is bold in the table below m DIGITAL TBC NR Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC Time Base Corrector that ON removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even OFF with old tapes and rental cassettes We recommend that you set DIGITAL TBC NR to ON when playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder playing back a tape repeatedly used Using this video recorder as the source player for editing NOTES If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition the picture may become more stable with Digital TBC NR set to off e When DIGITAL is set to ON if you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded using a PC or some character generators the playback picture may be distorted If this is the case set DIGITAL TBC NR to OFF e When playing back a MESECAM tape Digital TBC NR does not function even though DIGITAL TBC NR is set to ON B E S T You can set the B E S T Bicondi
49. 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 or as illustrated on page 15 If you are using the on screen display the T V LINK screen will appear When Preset Download is completed COMPLETED appears for about 5 seconds then the normal screen appears If you press any button on the recorder or remote control while downloading is in progress it will be interrupted T V LINK 5 2 PLEASE WAIT 2 5 MENU EXIT T V LINK 2 COMPLETED S 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 A Z 0 9 and space Some names of downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV gt pg 57 MENU EXIT Set the video channel Set the video channel to off manually pg 61 EN 1
50. RY FULL appears If you perform new recording the oldest tape information will be deleted from the recorder s memory CHECKING TAPE DATA MEMORY FULL If the recorder cannot detect the tape information 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 7 pg 37 but you cannot edit programme title or delete tape data pg 38 39 MENU Navigation Playback This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder This function allows you to select a programme to watch and then automatically searches for the start of the programme Load 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 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 SET OUTPUT INPUT SET IN
51. 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 55 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 are 2 0 9 space maximum of 4 Fine Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 55 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing Hl Select the channel to fine tune Press AV lt D 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 Confirmation
52. al S VIDEO m 1 1 INPUT VIDEO If a connected appliance s output is compatible only with regular 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 L 2 SELECT and 1 2 INPUT Setting 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 L 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 42 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 tab
53. ase repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time SP VPS PDC OFF TV PROG gt PROG EXIT I1 TITLE 0 SAT The front display panel looks like this b r L ue 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 H Enter the programme date Press The current date appears on the TV screen The date you enter appears in its place 6 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 It is not possible to select EP mode if COLOUR SYSTEM is set to 5 gt pg 52 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 9 Access the Title Edit screen Press the number key 1 The Title Edit screen appears e You can access the Title Edit screen only when PROC 7 NAVIGATION is set to ON pg 50
54. 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 quick 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 44 or BPI aa 1 or 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 D 4 gt gt When the specified index code is located playback begins automatically PLAYBACK cont 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
55. can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording function pg 35 with this connection To record a programme via the satellite receiver select L 2 mode by pressing AUX number key 0 and 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 Outdoor unit 21 pin SCART Aerial Aerial connector connector Back of TV Satellite cable TV aerial cable Satellite receiver o ANT IN DECODER VCR TV aor i RF OUT a E our SORTIE ANTIN ENTREE SVIDEO Back of recorder Mains outlet SORTIE RFOUT 46 EN Connecting Using A Decoder TV receiver RF cable provided TV aerial cable 22 AVI L 1 IN OUT AV2 L 2 IN DECODER Decoder SYSTEM CONNECTIONS cont The AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder descrambler Simply connect a decod
56. channel information 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 56 If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder see Set Stations B I3 pg 57 Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 55 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing Hl Select the item Press AV until the item you want to delete begins blinking Delete a channel Press 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 55 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing Hl 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 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 0 PR CH ID 01 25 ARD 08 C26 ESP 02 C08 SKY1 09 55 WEST PR CH 0 PR
57. d by Auto Set Up the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect Select the appropriate TV system for those channels C pg 56 INFORMATION 14 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 INITIAL SETTINGS cont If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection I pg 10 the recorder will automatically perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 13 After downloading the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically Perform steps 1 to 3 of Auto Set Up on page 12 before continuing Perform Preset Download Press OK The AUTO SET T V LINK display appears on 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 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 available functions may differ by system Lil On the on screen display Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to T V LINK and press OK or AUTO SET Lr T V LINK Av MENU EXIT
58. dited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing From S VHS to VHS Because the picture quality of the source material is very high the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing From S VHS to S VHS All signals will be transferred with minimum degradation EN 4 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 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 pg 42 when using your recorder as the recording deck set L 2 INPUT to S VIDEO pg 43 Set the input mode of recording deck With this video recorder press AUX number key 0 and or PR to select 1 1 for the L 1 IN OUT connector or 1 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 c
59. 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 3H 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 Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode is lt em CREVIEW Cot 2 sk 4 6s 6 Ey D C EN 53 IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download I pg 12 14 you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going through any vacant channels Auto Channel Set Turn the recorder Press
60. e B G Select a country in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 53 2 Press gt until the TV system D K or B G blinking on the Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 55 3 Press AV to select appropriate TV System D K or B G Set Stations A Set station names that are registered in your recorder Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 55 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing Hl Select the item Press AV until the item you want begins blinking EN 97 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 gt pg 58 appear as you press AV PR ID ZFINE DECODER 06 45 4 OFF 2 S A V CHANGE ID 4 CURSOR lt gt OK MENU EXIT Un
61. e made in step 2 on page 12 unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE 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 7 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 16 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 pg 59 Just Clock 16 Language Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode INITIAL SETTINGS cont This recorder offers you the choice to view on screen messages in 13 different languages Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically t pg 15 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 or gt PROGRAMME NAVIGATION DE SET
62. e 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 INDEX FRONT VIEW JVC Q Cassette Loading Slot 24H EXPRESS Button gt pg 32 Advanced JOG Dial c pg 20 32 Q Play Button gt pg 20 Stop Eject W 4 Button pg
63. e 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 use a cleaning cassette In the high speed search still slow motion or frame by frame playback modes gt pg 21 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 RECORDING cont 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 2 appears on the TV screen To listen to a bilingual programme press AUDIO until HIFI L 02 or 91 R 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 5 0 must be set to ON or the on screen d
64. ears on the front display panel To record the extra programme you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes 7 pg 33 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 17 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 w
65. ecorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes By using the S VHS ET function it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder 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 EN 21 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback Pause during pla
66. eivers output signals even if the power is off Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers The A 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 e B E S T system
67. en the power is restored to the recorder If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder be sure to set L 2 SELECT back to appropriate mode When L 2 SELECT is set to SAT SAT or SAt appears on 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 L 2 SELECT to DECODER 44 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections NOTES Set L 2 SELECT to A V pg 43 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 pg 35 with this connection Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 L 2 IN To 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 L 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 Satellite receiver 1 i eae ANT IN Ss DECODER VCR TV
68. er 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 43 Connect the decoder Connect your recorder s AV2 1 2 IN DECODER connector to the decoder s 21 pin SCART connector using 21 pin SCART cable Set the tuner Perform the procedure as described in When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast on page 56 47 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 amplifi AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio cable not provided Television Speaker Speaker E SORTIE SVIDEO ANTENNE IN ENTREE SORTIE RF OUT Back of recorder AUDIO OUT Mains outlet Make connections CAUTIONS This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your regards to its Hi Fi audio capability It is recommended that video recorder to the AUX IN or
69. ess X to cancel a programme To change programme settings press the appropriate button START STOP 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 A You can access the title edit 2412 8 00 WDR screen only when PROG 7 S NAVIGATION is set to ON pg 50 9 SELECT LETTERS DELETE CURSOR lt gt OK 1021 EXIT 6 Enter the programme title Press the number keys and gt to enter characters then press OK For details refer to Entering Character on page 39 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE CURSOR lt gt OK 621 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 51 or the recorder is the Timer mode however it is not possible to cancel or change the programmes 34
70. 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 38 EN MENU PROGRAMME NAVIGATION cont Edit Programme Title You can edit the programme titles as you like Perform steps 1 to 3 of Navigation Playback on page 37 before continuing Hl Select the programme Press AV to move the 14 06 03 22 00 BBC highlight bar pointer to the Ss mH T 27 02 02 22 00 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 3 The Title Edit screen appears 27 02 22 00 BBC2 M 0 9 SELECT LETTERS X DELETE 4 gt 1 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 39 4 Return to the normal screen Press MENU Entering Character Press the appropriate number key then press gt to enter each character Refer
71. hing the TV s mode refer to the instruction manual of your television To obtain high quality S VHS pictures you can also use the S VIDEO connection described on page 11 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 66 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 Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet Af
72. ill result in no recording VPS PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector on your recorder e VPS PDC recording is also possible via the L 1 IN OUT connector How to check if the station being received transmits 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 32 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 o 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 pg 33 e If Err appea
73. ing service for a problem use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily corrected and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair POWER SYMPTOM 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 A 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
74. input connector on your recorder Set the recorder s input mode 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 49 4 Start the camcorder Engage the Play mode of the camcorder H 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 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 e
75. isplays will not appear pg 49 To Record Stereo and Bilingual Programmes A2 Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the Hi Fi audio track with the normal audio track recording mixed L and 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 23 D 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 49 Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback S IL 2 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
76. l 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 switches 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
77. le below OUTPUT INPUT SET L 1 OUTPUT VIDEO L 1 INPUT VIDEO LF L 2 SELECT AN L 2 INPUT VIDEO Av MENU EXIT m L 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 pg 44 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 EN 43 NOTES If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 1 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 wh
78. ling Satellite Controller i Situate the Satellite Controller Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver s 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 IN DECODER 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 18 REVIEW CC 2 ak T 12 1 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 i Turn on the satellite receiver Turn on the satellite receiver s power Access the Main Menu screen on the recorder Press MENU SAT CONTROL SET cont Access the Initial Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt 4 Access the Sat Control Set sc
79. me the timer on the satellite receiver recorder starts 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 select the 1 2 SELECT mode Set L 2 SELECT to A V or SAT gt pg 43 When you select SAT refer to IMPORTANT on page 44 m Sry Set the tape speed M Press SP LP EP 7 3 It is not possible to select mode if COLOUR SYSTEM is 99907 set to MESECAM pg 52 SAT Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme k nl Recording mode 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 pg 30 to timer record a satellite programme Some satellite rec
80. names see pages 55 58 Perform Clock Set on page 59 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 12 or Preset Download on page 14 again IMPORTANT To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming pg 28 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 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 28 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 56 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 hav
81. o the Timer Standby mode at the same time when the is pressed for the Automatic Power Off Repeat Playback Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly Start playback Press 2 Activate Repeat Playback Press and hold for over 5 seconds then release e 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 44 gt gt or IIl also stops Repeat Playback NOTE Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode EN 22 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 or 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 ae For Hi Fi ste
82. o Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function pg 12 interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has 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 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 MAGYARORSZAG CESKA REPUBLIKA POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting gt pg 12 16 press AV to set to 2 For other countries set to 1 Then press OK 1 B G 2 D K SLT zi JL gles LI Set the video channel With AV Connection Press PR until the front display panel shows 1 or i
83. o the video channel With AV connection Press PR until the display 2 panel shows 1 or 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 CF pg 61 Tuner setting pg 53 Clock setting gt pg 59 If a new station starts broadcasting in your area perform tuner setting 5 pg 53 and if necessary video channel setting I pg 61 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 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 store
84. on 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 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 INx 1 OUT x 1 Recording system Frequency range Input Output SPECIFICATIONS 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 LIST OF TERMS A Auto Channel Set etin 53 AUTO POWER OFF
85. onnector set L 2 SELECT to A V C pg 43 Set the edit mode See PICTURE CONTROL on page 49 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 gt pg 49 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 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 5 1 gt 42 in Output Input Set ir 7 7
86. orm Satellite Receiver Control Setting on page 17 2 Perform steps 1 9 In step 5 you cannot set VPS PDC to ON Leave the satellite receiver s power on lt gt 30 EN 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 9 0 9 DAILY VPS PDC WEEKLY START PR STOP DATE PROG n OK TIMER RECORDING cont 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 P1 START STOP appears SP VPS PDC OFF DATE TV PROG gt 1 TITLE PROG EXIT 0 SAT The front display panel looks like this Enter the programme start time Press to enter the P time you want recording to start EE Press and hold START to move in 30 minute increments or press and DATE rele
87. orrect 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 10 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 AVI 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 L 1 IN OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal regular video signal or a signal a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated If your TV s 21 pin AV input connector SCART is compatible with the Y C signal set L 1 OUTPUT to S VIDEO after the connection and the initial settings are completed pg 42 You can obtain high quality S VHS pictures For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal Set your TV to the VIDEO or AV Y C or RGB mode according to the type of your TV s SCART connector For switc
88. pointed toward the recorder 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 36 Find the programme start point If the tape is advanced past the start point press 4 or turn the JOG dial to the left To go forward press BP or 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 27 4 Stop playback Press on the remote control 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 gt pg 49 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 Usable cassettes Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the r
89. r to Just Clock on page 59 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 recorder 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 a 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 pg 35 the recorder is in the Power Save mode pg 51 L 2 SELECT is set to SAT pg 43 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 Video Channel Set 61 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 Vide
90. re again from step 5 SAT CONTROL SET SAT PROG 111 Lr CHANGED TO 111 NOT CHANGED Avi MENU EXIT BRAND NAME CODE JVC 73 AMSTRAD 60 61 62 63 92 ASTON 97 CANAL SATELLITE 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 5 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 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 en 19 T V Link Functions When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully wired 21 pin SCART cable lt pg 10 the following functions are available You can
91. re the recorder switches from SP to LP mode e The Auto SP LP Timer feature is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E 180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths If you 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 EN 51 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 pg 59 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 pg 35 L 2 SELECT is set to DECODER or SAT Cx pg 43 m VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder NOTES e When you finish viewing tape be sure to set thi
92. reen Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to SAT CONTROL SET then press or INITIAL SET CLOCK SET L SAT CONTROL SET lav MENU EXIT H Enter the satellite receiver s brand Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the list on page 19 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 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 gt TEST MENU EXIT SAT CONTROL SET cont T V LINK 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 procedu
93. reo tapes HI FI 2 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 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 26 O S D must be set to ON or the on screen displays will not appear pg 49 24 en 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 I pg 25 or timer recording pg 28 30 32 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 RECORDING 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 pg 36 Choose a programme Press PR or the number keys Or push the JO
94. riable speed search What s the problem This is normal Sometimes during Index Search the video recorder can t find the programme want to see Why not There may be index codes too close together RECORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording Why does this happen 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 gt on the front display panel won t stop blinking EN 65 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 I 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 66 n GENERAL Power requirement 220 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption Power on 18W Power off 3 3W Temperature Operating 5 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 60 C Operating positi
95. rs on the front display panel repeat the above steps again When a menu screen is shown you cannot use 24 Hour 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 TIMER RECORDING cont You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the recorder Enter the programme mode Press 24H EXPRESS on the recorder The start time indicator gt starts blinking on the front display panel 52 2 I LI 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 2 Push the JOG dial The stop time indicator 4 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 4 on FLILI T Push the JOG dial Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record 2
96. s AV lt D until an open position in which 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 9 60 RA 19 G23 67 Manual Channel Set screen 05 C31 BBC1 12 ER 7 M appears 06 032 BBC2 13 07 C33 3SAT 14 lawa _ gt EDIT gt X DELETE MENU EXIT The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each EN 29 4 Select the band Press AV to change the band between CH regular and CC cable then press gt PRA CH FINE DECODER 0 A V SELECT 4 gt CURSOR lt gt OK MENU EXIT 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 pg 58 press gt until ID setting begins blinking then press AV 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 until OFF Decoder setting blinks then press AV to set DECODER to ON OFF is the default setting When L 2 SELECT is set to A V or SAT the DECODER setting cannot be changed pg 43 6 Enter new
97. s 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 26 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 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 selec
98. screen Press MENU 58 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont TV Station And ID List ID STATION NAME 1000 1000 35 35 OLIV OLIVE AB3 AB3 ADLT ADULT ANIM Animal Planet ANT3 ANTENA3 ARD ARD ARTE ARTE ATV ATV B1 BERLIN 1 BBC BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BBCW BBCW BIO4 TV BIO BLOO BLOOMBERG BR3 BAYERN3 C CANAL PLUS C1 PORTUGUSES C9 C9 CAN5 CANALE5 CANV KETNET CANVAS CANZ KANAAL Z CH4 CHANNEL4 CH5 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CMT CMT CNN CNN CSUR ANDALUCIA CT1 2 2 DISC DISCOVERY DK1 TV Denmark1 DK2 TV Denmark2 DK4 Denmark4 DRI DR TV DR2 DR2 DRS DRS DSF DSF DUNA DUNA TV ETB1 ETB1 ETB2 ETB2 ETV Game Shop Music EUNW EURO NEWS EURO EURONEWS EUSP EUROSPORTS FEMM FEMMAN FILM FILM FNET FILMNET FR2 France2 FR3 France3 FR5 France 5 GALA GALAVISION HBO HBO HR3 HESSEN3 HSEU HSEU INFO INFO KANAL ITA1 ITALIA1 ITA7 ITALIA7 ITV1 ITV JIM JIM TV JSTV JSTV KA2 KAB1 KABEL1 KAN2 KANAL2 KANG KANAL5 KBH Kbh Kanal KIKA Kinder Kanal LA7 LA7 LIB Liberty TV LOCA LOCAL 6 6 MCM MCM MDR MDR MOVE MOVIE MTV MTV MTV1 MTV1 MTV2 MTV2 MTV3 MTV3 NGEO NGEO N24 News 24 N3 NORD3 N TV N TV NBC NBC SUPER NDR NDR NED1 NED1 NED2 NED2 NED3 NED3 NET5 Net 5 NEWS NICK NICKELODEON NOVA NOVA TV NRK1 NRK NRK2 NRK2 ODE ODEON ORF1 ORF1 ID STATION NAME ORF2 ORF
99. ted NOTE When playing back 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 52 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont 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 record PAL signals or play back a PAL or NTSC tape record SECAM signals or play back 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 down This can be corrected using the V HOLD control found on some TVs This cannot be corrected if the TV
100. ter the connection is completed perform Auto Set Up on page 12 S VIDEO Connection AUDIO IN connectors Back of TV La T VIDEO IN onnector Aerial connector Mains outlet Mains power cord S VIDEO OUT EN 11 S Video cable not provided Audio cable not provided TV aerial cable Back of recorder To connect to TV with S VIDEO AUDIO IN connectors ANT IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE S VIDEO RF cable provided Connect the recorder to TV 1 Connect the aerial recorder and TV as per RF Connection lt pg 10 2 Connect the recorder s S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV s S VIDEO IN connector 3 Connect the recorder s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV s AUDIO IN connectors Connect the recorder to mains Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO OUT NOTES You can obtain high quality S VHS pictures e With S VIDEO connection you cannot use the Preset Download function pg 14 If your TV is not stereo capable use the recorder s AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi Fi stereo sound reproduction pg 47 To operate the recorder with your TV using
101. the SHOWVIEW Program screen rami 5 Press OK and the SHOWVIEW EDI Program screen appears if SHOWVIEW NO 123456789 you re just starting out P1 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 i 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 SHOWVIEW number IMPORTANT Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed if TV PROG displays set the channel position number correctly Press PR 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 1 SHOWVIEW NO 123456789 START STOP 21 00 gt 22 00 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 TV PROG to SAT Press SP VPS PDC OFF PR to input the channel DATE position number on which 25 12 Hl Access the SHOWVIEW screen your satellitereceiyer PR
102. 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 removed 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 Refer to 5HOwVIEW Timer Programming pg 28 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 64 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 8 i CE and gt on the front display panel won
103. tional Equalised Signal Tracking system to ON ON or OFF pg 27 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 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 ON 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 rx pg 15 16 OFF NOTES 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
104. to the example below oe Enter JVC NEWS Press 5 JKL once to enter J then press gt 2 Press 8 TUV three times to enter V then press D 3 Press 2 ABC three times to enter C then press D 4 Press 0 twice to enter space then press D 5 Press 6 twice to enter then press D 6 Press DEF twice to enter E then press gt 7 Press 9 WXYZ once to enter W then press D 8 Press 7 PQRS four times to enter S then press gt NUMBER KEY CHARACTER 1 1 2 2 3 DEF3EEEE 4 5 JKL5 6 MNO600000GN 7 PQRS7 8 TUV8BUUUU 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 character then press X EN 29 Delete Tape Data before continuing Perform steps 1 to 3 of Navigation Playback on page 37 Hl Delete the tape data Press X for more than 147612 22 00 m 3 second All the programme n R 7 27 02 02 22 00 BBC2 data on the tape are deleted 15 06 03 WORLD CUP then normal screen appears It is impossible to delete each programme information AW 1 TITLE X DELETE MENU EXIT NOTE When you delete the tape data only the tape information is
105. 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 DATA 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 pg 50 20 en Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode OS oi TUA 1 CO PLAYBACK Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
106. y panel and or on the TV screen On the front display panel Press AV to select Auto and press OK or b Elo d IILIL LI On the on screen display Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to AUTO SET and press OK or LP 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 15 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 cF pg 10 and the TV is turned on the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download I pg 14 even if you select Auto or AUTO SET for Auto Set Up function 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 d r1 REPUBLIKA POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE in GS step 2 on page 12 2 appears instead of 1 To view picture signals from the recorder set your TV t
107. yback 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 Press OR Press lt 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 44 or BP Press 44 gt gt again to perform high speed search NOTE Each time you press 44 or B the search speed changes between low speed and high speed To resume normal playback press 22 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 or gt The more times you press the faster the playback picture moves To decrease speed press the

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