JVC HR-S5955EK User's Manual
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1. 34 e 35 Other Functions eese ee eee eere nne 40 Connection to a Stereo System 43 Video Channel Set 44 T ner SOU 45 Clock 51 Guide Program Numbers 52 28 ADVANCED FEATURES Picture Quality Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control This will be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old or worn tape it may be necessary to manually adjust the track ing in order to get the best picture If automatic tracking fails you will notice noise bars appear ing across the picture you can correct this by manually overriding the tracking using the follow steps OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING During playback press on the Remote Control to engage manual tracking ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY Use the PR or buttons to adjust the tracking manually NOTES Press ZI again to re engage automatic tracking Whena new tape is inserted the VCR returns to automatic tracking Video Stabilizer You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR The default setting is OFF GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and bu2. BASIC FEATURES 21 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming The VIDEO Plus system uses the code numbers called PlusCode numbers printed after each programme in your TV listings guide These are a kind of shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR to record the correct programme channel and time Q Get to the VIDEO Plus Screen Press PROG You will see the following TV screen information PLUSCODE NO DENEN 0 9 gt VIDEO PLUS PROG EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG EXIT Enter the PlusCode Number Press the number keys on the Remote Control to PLUSCODE NO enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record If you make a mistake press X to delete the incorrect number and then enter the correct one X DELETE PROG EXIT 22 BASIC FEATURES Check the Results Press The VIDEO Plus Program screen P2 appears PLUSCODE NO 56781234 STi START OP Make sure that the preset number displayed is the 3615 one that you want If it is incorrect the wrong programme will be recorded If it is incorrect see the section titled Guide Program Numbers 05 pg 52 1 BBC1 OK OK GUIDE PROG SET If GUIDE PROG SET screen appears press the and buttons to input the preset position number on which your VCR receives that station then press oni Program screen appears ERRORS Ifthe
3. 43 Counter Display eese 19 40 D Delete Channel eere 47 E Editing aae ee do teen is 35 Editing from a Camcorder sss 39 Editing Using Another VCR sees 37 Express Timer Programming esee 24 F Fine Tuning Stored Channels 49 G Guide Program Numbers see 52 H High Speed Search ses 17 Index Searches nete ER FOU 34 34 Instant Timer Recording eee 20 J Just 51 L OUTPUT 35 enne dh ee erdt 36 LIST OF TERMS 57 M Manual Channel Setup sss 46 Manual Tracking eee egeta 28 N Next Function Memory eee 42 NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts 33 14 On Screen Display O S D ees 40 P Pause During Playback sss 16 Picture Control inanes tret nido rien 29 Playback 14 PlusCode Number eerte 21 Power Save Mode eese 41 R Record a Programme While Watching Another 19 18 Recording Resume Function s 20 Repeat Playback eie 42 S he ok HM 31 S VES ET i RE eI NUITS 30 Single Frame Movement
4. 000000000 DAILY QTDN 10 x REMOTE CONTROL Diagram Key FRONT PANEL 1 STANDBY ON cy Button turns VCR on off loading a cassette also turns power on 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted door closes 3 VIDEO Input Connector enables easy connection of video output from another VCR or camcorder for editing 4 AUDIO Input Connector L enables easy connection of audio output mono from another VCR camcorder or other source for editing 5 AUDIO Input Connector R enables easy connection of audio output Hi Fi from another VCR camcorder or other source for editing 6 Button stops tape ejects tape during Stop mode 7 5 5 Button enables disables S VHS ET mode 8 Display Panel provides clear view of various displays and indicators 9 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where Remote Control should be aimed when in use 10 PR Button selects a preset position 11 Button starts regular recording press once Instant Timer Recording press twice sets duration of ITR 12 Button stops tape temporarily during recording stops tape temporarily during playback plays back frame by frame with each additional press 13 Button plays back tape cancels Pause Still Slow Search modes 14 4429 Button rewinds the tape initiates high speed reverse sear
5. JVC VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR S5955EK HR S5956EK SVIS Super VHS ET VIDEO 2 SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANT li Please read the various precautions on pages 2 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder should be noted that it may be unlawful to re record pre recorded tapes records or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording broadcast or cable programme and in any literary dramatic musical or artistic work embodied therein IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead adapter or consult your dealer In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a p
6. sese 16 Skip Seatchi eere tentes 34 Slow Motion 17 Soundtrack Selection esses 33 T Tape Remaining Time 19 40 Taner Set rone eno emen 45 TV Station Channel Number Guide 50 TV Station ID Guide een 49 V Variable Speed Search sss 17 Video Channel Set eene 44 Video Heads Cleaning eee 15 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming 21 Video Stabilizer eee 28 MEMO MEMO SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement AC 220 V 240 V v 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption on 18 W off 3 3 W Operating Temperature 5 to 40 Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions WxHxD 400 mm x 94 mm x 270 mm Weight 3 2 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 39569 GG6GS YH VIDEO AUDIO Signal system PAL type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal 625 lines 50 fields Recording system DA4 Double Azimuth helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution 250 lines VHS 400 lines S VHS Frequency range 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Norm
7. 16 STANDBY ON Button same as button on VCR 17 AUDIO Button changes output sound mode x 3 amp TV Muting Button mutes sound of connected JVC TV 18 Display Button switches display between clock time and Preset Position or Mode Preset Position or Mode is not displayed during playback 19 DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily serials 20 WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of weekly serials 21 AUX Button selects VCR s auxiliary input mode 22 Button engages timer standby mode 23 DATE Button inputs date of programme for timer recording 24 PR Button selects preset position 25 Auto Tracking Button enables disables auto tracking mode during playback 41M Button selects tape speed 26 30 SEC amp Button initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback 27 Button same as button on VCR 28 gt Button same as button on VCR 29 Button same as button on VCR 30 Button enters selections made in on screen menus Button Shows current VCR status on the TV screen if O S D is set to ON 31 4 gt gt Buttons initiate functions such as Index Search variable speed search frame by frame playback TV 21 Buttons control volume of connected JVC TV 8 WELCOME TO JVC BEFORE YOU START Please read the SAFETY FIRST on pages 2 4 it tells you about some safety points Refer to the diagrams on pages 6 7 when rea
8. gt D AUTO TIMER 0 5 0 AUTO SP LP TIMER POWER SAVE ENABLE DISABLE AUTO TIMER Select AUTO TIMER using the VIDEO STABILIZER and buttons and press or 4 P to toggle MENU EXIT between ON and OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press Auto Power Off 3H When this function is set to 3H the recorder is turned off automatically if no operation is done within 3 hours AUTO MODE POWER OFF IN 3 MIN appears on the screen 3 minutes before PAGE the recorder is turned off GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press MENU EXIT SELECT AUTO POWER MODE Move the highlight bar to AUTO POWER using the and buttons Press or 4 P to select ON or OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press Repeat Playback START REPEAT PLAYBACK Press then press and hold again for over 5 seconds then release The Play indicator will flash on the display panel and the VCR will automatically playback and rewind the tape 100 times and then stop STOP PLAYBACK Pressing 4 49 gt stops repeat playback Next Function Memory PLAY To playback immediately after rewinding press and then within 2 seconds POWER OFF To power off the VCR immediately after rewinding press M469 and then 0 within 2 seconds TIMER STANDBY To put the VCR in timer standby mode immediately after rewindi
9. gt pg 32 is in progress S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes With recordings in LP mode To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time S VHS recording on S VHS tapes is recommended Youcan play back S VHS ET recordings on most S VHS recorders and on VHS recorders equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function Notice some recorders are not compatible with this function Onsome tapes noise may appear when playing back a tape recorded with this function If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted use a cleaning cassette In the high speed search still slow motion or frame by frame playback modes pg 16 17 noise may appear If these modes are used frequently on a tape recorded with the S VHS ET function the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated ADVANCED FEATURES 31 Super VHS S VHS S VHS ET and VHS Your VCR can record in S VHS S VHS ET or VHS To record in S VHS Perform the steps below to set S VHS to ON Then insert a cassette marked S VHS the S VHS indicator will light on the display panel The S VHS recording mode will be selected To record in S VHS ET on a VHS cassette See Super VHS ET S VHS ET on page 30 To record in VHS Insert a cassette marked If the S VHS ET indicator on the VCR is lit and the S VHS ET mode is activated press S VHS ET The indicator goes off The VHS reco
10. the AUTO SET screen will appear on the TV and remains there for about 4 12 minutes while the searches for receivable stations During Auto Channel Set the mark on the screen moves from left to right AUTO SET PLEASE WAIT The caption SCAN COMPLETED appears at the end of the process for about 5 seconds CONFIRMATION SCREEN Once Auto Channel Set has completed its search the confirmation screen will appear showing the details PR Preset Number CH Channel Number and ID Station Name of the TV stations that the process has found The first station will have a highlight bar over it and will be blinking This screen and the programme currently being broadcast on the Mpeg selected station will alternate at 8 second intervals To view the next channel press the and buttons to move the highlight bar to the required channel RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press NOTES ON CHANNEL RECEPTION INCORRECT STATION ID In certain reception conditions station names may not be stored correctly by the VCR and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly If the Guide Program Numbers are not set entering a PlusCode number may result in an incorrect channel being recorded POOR RECEPTION The VCR memorises all stations found regardless of their quality If a station s quality is poor you can delete that station from the memory see page 47 46 ADVANCED FEATURES Manual Channel Setup GET TO THE CONFIRMATION
11. turns off automatially will appear on the display panel To disengage the Timer Mode press again If a video tape with the safety tab removed is loaded Play indicator and Record indicator O will flash Insert another tape with the safety tab in place to record If no video tape is loaded indicator will flash Insert a tape to record If the tape reaches its end during timer recording the recording stops and and gt on the display panel blink Press TIMER to disengage timer then press STOP EJECT W amp on the VCR to eject the tape or press then press REW 4 to rewind the tape 24 BASIC FEATURES BEFORE YOU START Make sure that the VCR s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode VPS PDC 0000 Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wish to record follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record Q Get to the Programme Screen Press PROG then press START P1 STOP WE VPS PDC OFF TV PROG PROG EXIT SET START TIME Use the START button to DES enter the start time HOC SET STOP TIME Use the STOP button to enter the stop time gt PROG EXIT SET DATE Use the DATE button to adjust the date current date will aut
12. 3 oes QOC Video Cassette Recorder ES RF Cable Infrared Remote AA Batteries x 2 Control Unit SCART AND RF SCART is a recommended option because its use improves the quality of the picture If connecting to a stereo TV you will need a SCART cable There are several types of SCART cables fully wired and others If you use a SCART cable you must also connect the RF cable WELCOME TO JVC GETTING EVERYTHING READY continued CONNECT CABLES Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram below using the TV Aerial Cable the RF Cable and the 21 pin SCART Cable not provided RF Cable provided TV Aerial Cable not provided 21 pin SCART Cable not provided Mains Power Cord ra F3 1 2 ENTREE DECODEUR 1 1 bsonne IN DECODER Back of VCR Mains Outlet DECODER function is not available in the UK You are now ready to start the Three Step Quick Start which begins on the next page 9 10 THREE STEP QUICK START Three Step Quick Start Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is
13. The cassette will take about 6 seconds to appear once the button has been pressed NOTE You can also eject the cassette while the VCR is turned off BASIC FEATURES 15 Rewind and Fast Forward During Stop Mode REWIND Press the 4 button on the VCR the Remote Control FAST FORWARD Press the gt gt button on the on the Remote Control o Video Heads Cleaning The heads get dirty in the following cases inanenvironment prone to extreme temperature or humidity ina dusty environment flaw dirt or mold on video tapes continuous usage for a long time Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL 2 in the following cases Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen only with O S D set to ON gt pg 40 16 BASIC FEATURES Playback Features Pause During Playback Press the button on the VCR or the Remote Control Ifthe paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically press the PR button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady Press to resume playback Single Frame Movement You can move backward or forward from the still picture in one of two ways METHOD ONE Press the button on the Remote Control Each time the button is pressed the frame will move forward one frame METHOD TWO Press 4 a or A P on th
14. or ENTER RECEIVING PRESET NUMBER Use the and buttons to enter the receiving preset number that the VCR uses GUIDE PROG SET to receive the TV station then press or 5 GUIDE PROG Ty PROG SATELLITE RECEIVER USERS the satellite broadcast is received SEE on your recorder s auxiliary channel L 2 select 1 2 for the preset position MET RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 2 Question and Answers PLAYBACK Q What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search A The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q During search slow still and frame by frame playback I can t hear any audio What s the problem A This is normal Q When returning from variable speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should I be concerned about this A No it is normal Q Noise bars appear during variable speed search What s the problem A This is normal Q Sometimes during Index Search the VCR can t find the programme I want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together RECORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume
15. 36 Now tune the TV set to channel 36 refer to TV manual if necessary you should see two vertical white bars appear on the TV screen If the bars do not appear or are not clear choose another vacant channel and try again If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69 consult your local JVC dealer Exit Video Channel Set Mode Press 806 To view pictures from your VCR you must now set your TV to either the Video Channel or to AV mode depending upon your choice above ADVANCED FEATURES 45 Tuner Set The VCR needs to find identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly Once done pressing the buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels This channel search can be done either automatically or manually You should only need to perform either of the following procedures if Auto Setup has failed to identify and record available channels or you have moved to a new area Auto Channel Setup GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press 4 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Move the highlight bar to AUTO CH WAIN MENO SET using the and buttons and press or P twice MODE SET 17 AUTO CH SET RF AND SCART CONNECTION If you have chosen to connect the to the TV with both the RF Cable and a 21 pin SCART Cable SEL not provided and the TV set is in its AV mode see the TV manual
16. Clock has not Perform Clock Set on page 51 Go to Step 3 Neither the Preset Positions or the Clock have been set successfully Make sure the cables are connected properly to the and turn the VCR off and then on again Try Auto Set Up again Finish Off Select the Video channel or AV mode then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the VCR s memory by using the and buttons If station names ID gt pg 49 have also been stored in the memory the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds each time you select a different channel via the VCR The VCR is now set up You can now use it to play and record IMPORTANT RE RUNNING SETUP Auto Setup may not behave as described if it has already been run on the VCR This is because some of the information gathered on the first Auto Setup is retained in memory and that part of the process may be skipped by the VCR BAD RECEPTION In certain reception conditions station names may not be stored correctly and Guide Program Numbers may not be set properly If this happens when you timer record TV programme using the VIDEO Plus system the VCR will record a TV programme of a different station When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus system be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected pg 21 VIDEO Plus Ti
17. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press or 4 CD SELECT POSITION Use lt 57 button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the preset position you want then press twice SELECT CHARACTER Press gt until the first letter of the station name begins blinking ENTER NEW CHARACTER Press the and buttons to cycle through the characters A Z 0 9 and stop when the desired character is indicated then press P to enter Enter the remaining characters the same way maximum of 4 After entering all characters press The Confirmation screen appears Ifyou make a mistake press 4 44 until the incorrect character begins blinking Then enter the correct character by pressing the and buttons CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Delete a Channel PR CH zx 4D __ FINE 06 CH45 BBCi 7 0 9 A Z 0 9 lt gt CURSOR lt gt OK OK MENU EXIT GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press 9 SELECT CHANNEL Usethe MID button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to delete DELETE CHANNEL Press X RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press PR CH PR CH ID 01 26 BBCI 08 e 02 BBC2 09 03 23 Ve 10 5 S AY lt gt EDIT gt X DELETE MENU E
18. PlusCode number you entered is invalid ERROR appears on the TV screen SET TAPE SPEED You can change the tape speed between Standard Play SP and Long Play LP by pressing JI SET PDC MODE Press PDC number key 7 to change between ON and OFF Programme Delivery Control PDC is a service designed to ensure that timer recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast If you set PDC to ON your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal transmitted by the broadcaster This means that if an advertised programme is delayed your VCR will still record it properly CHANGE STOP TIME Press STOP You can compensate for anticipated changes in schedule using this method SERIAL RECORDING To set the VCR to record the same programme on a daily Monday Friday or weekly basis press DAILY number key 8 or WEEKLY number key 9 to turn the function on Pressing the same key again turns the function off You will see your selection appear on the TV screen CAPACITY You can set this VCR to timer record up to eight programmes If you try to enter a ninth PROGRAM FULL appears on the screen Return to Normal Screen Press PROG or PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal TV screen appears BASIC FEATURES 23 Engage Timer Mode You must now put the into Timer Mode by pressing 6 otherwise recording will take place Make sure that the
19. channel on the TV that the Auto Setup has chosen to be the video channel In the example we have presumed that channel 36 is vacant and have set the VCR to 36 Now tune the TV set to channel 36 refer to TV manual if necessary you should see two vertical white bars appear on the TV screen If the bars do not appear or are not clear choose another vacant channel pressing PR button on the Remote Control and try again If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69 consult your local JVC dealer RF AND SCART CONNECTION If you have chosen to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF EN Cable and a 21 pin SCART Cable not provided you need to press the PR button on the Remote Control until the figure reads This is because you will use the TV in AV mode to view video pictures and there fore do not need a dedicated video channel FINISH AUTO SETUP Press and move on to Step 2 to check the results L pes MEE REVIEW 5 Ifthere is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Auto Setup turn the VCR off and then on again Re perform Auto Setup THREE STEP QUICK START 11 Check the Results When Auto Setup finishes you will see one of the three following examples on the VCR display panel The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully Go straight to Step 3 20 00 used as example only The Preset Positions have been set successfully but the
20. input output be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal When you set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT to dub tapes F pg 29 be sure to select AUTO or NORM when B E S T is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes 38 ADVANCED FEATURES A Your VCR as the Player TV Set IME Video Channel 8 RF Cable provided Your VCR Another VCR B Your VCR as the Recorder Your VCR 21 pin SCART Cables not provided Video Channel or AV Mode RF Cable provided Another VCR ADVANCED FEATURES 39 Editing from a Camcorder CONNECT UP Connect the Camcorder s AUDIO VIDEO OUT connector to the VCR s front panel AUDIO VIDEO input connnectors SET INPUT MODE Press AUX or PR so that F 1 appears in the place of a preset position number SET EDIT MODE See Picture Control page 29 START CAMCORDER Engage the camcorder s PLAY mode START RECORDER Press on the Your VCR AUDIO Input VIDEO Input Video Cable not provided Audio Cable not provided VIDEO OUT Camcorder AUDIO OUT 40 ADVANCED FE
21. inserted Load the batteries into the Remote Control Refer to the Remote Control diagram on pages 6 7 Unless indicated otherwise use the buttons on the Remote Control Check that the connection is completed Turn on the TV Auto Setup START AUTO SETUP Press the button If Auto appears on the display panel press OK or 54 WHAT WILL HAPPEN The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word Auto Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner channels clock the VIDEO Plus system assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel This only happens the first time that the VCR is turned on S VHS E m VCR IILI L LI REVIEW Auto Setup is running don t touch any buttons RF AND SCART CONNECTION Ifyou have chosen to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable and a 21 pin SCART Cable not provided and the TV set is in its AV mode see the TV manual you will see the following information displayed on your TV screen lt AUTO SET PLEASE WAIT gt 0 a MENU EXIT Your TV screen during Auto Setup if SCART is used SELECT THE VIDEO CHANNEL When Auto Setup has finished you will see the following display panel on your VCR RF CABLE ONLY If you have only used the RF Cable to connect the VCR to the TV you will see this display The number is the
22. or F 1 has been selected as the input mode The source another VCR camcorder has not been properly connected All necessary power switches have not been turned on The input mode is not correct The camcorder has not been properly connected The input mode is not correct Insert a cassette or using adhesive tape cover the hole where the tab was removed Set to the desired preset Confirm that the source is prop erly connected Confirm that all units power switches are turned on Set the input mode to L 1 L 2 or F1 Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected Set the input mode to L 1 L 2 or F1 TIMER RECORDING 1 Timer recording won t work 2 Timer programming is not possible on the display panel won t stop blinking 4 and gt on the display panel won t stop blinking 5 blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged 6 The VIDEO Plus system does not timer record properly The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed The end ofthe tape was reached during timer recording has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record information has been pro grammed incorrectly The VCR s preset positions have been set incorrectly Re p
23. points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The VCR stops recording then if Timer Recording the VCR shuts off TIMER RECORDING 0 and 6 remain lit on the display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can I programme the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A You won t see the picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu but the audio from the program or tape you re viewing can be heard Troubleshooting POWER 1 No power is applied to the VCR 2 The clock is functioning properly but the VCR cannot be powered 3 The Remote Control won t function The mains power cord is disconnected is displayed on the display panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF The batteries are discharged Connect the mains power cord Press the 6 button to turn the 0 indicator off Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT 1 The tape does not run during recording O lights up and preset position blinks on the display panel 2 The tape will not rewind or fast forward The VCR is in the RECORD PAUSE MODE The tape is already fully rewound or fast forwarded Press to resume recording Check the cassette PLAYBACK 1 The playback p
24. 4 21 56 Carmel 57 63 60 53 Llanddona 57 63 60 53 Moel y Parc 52 45 49 42 Presely 46 40 43 50 37 Wenvoe 44 51 41 47 Northern Ireland Brougher Mountain 22 28 25 32 Divis 31 27 24 21 37 Limavady 55 62 59 65 ADVANCED FEATURES 51 Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup The VCR s memory backup has expired You want to change the Just Clock setting Setting the Clock GET TO THE INITIAL SET SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the and buttons and press or gt GET TO THE CLOCK SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar to CLOCK SET using the and buttons and press or SET TIME AND DATE When the CLOCK SET screen appears the time will be blinking Use the and buttons to set the correct time pressing and holding will advance the time in v YEAR 30 minute increments and then press or 4 gt The date epe will blink Use the and buttons to set the correct TPR 1 date pressing and holding will advance the date in 15 day incre anes ments and then press or 44 gt Set the correct year in the MENU EXIT same way and press Ea SET JUST CLOCK Set as desired using the and buttons then press or gt SET PRESET FOR CLOCK DATA SOURCE If you have set JUST CLOCK to ON you will need to specify a preset station for JUST CLOCK to take its source data from Use the and buttons
25. ATURES Other Functions o On Screen Display O S D This function allows you to turn the on screen information ON or OFF GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press T PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF or E AUTO SP LP TIMER FF ENABLE DISABLE OSD The default setting for OSD is ON Move NA 5 the highlight bar to OSD using the and buttons and press 8276 gt to toggle between ON and OFF MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press GUIDE TO ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION 13 2 12 3 10 9 4 5 7 6 Operation mode Tape remaining time Preset position number indicators Audio mode and station name 6 Tape speed SP LP EP Tape position indicator Auxiliary input mode EP is for NTSC only o VPS PDC indicator indicator L 1 or L 2 NTSC playback display NICAM display Cassette Loaded Tape direction Day month year indicator 5 Counter display Current time ADVANCED FEATURES 41 o Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press Ho PICTURE CONTROL ALTO TIMER SELECT POWER SAVE MODE Mowve the highlight bar to POWER VIDEO STABILIZ SAVE using the and buttons Press or 55 P to Heri select ON or
26. E SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed NEXT PAGE tapes containing lots of noise MENUT EXT SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat same coloured surfaces such as cartoons RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 2 30 ADVANCED FEATURES Recording According To Tape Type o Super VHS ET S VHS ET This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S VHS picture quality Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S VHS ET func tion You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape Before recording make sure that B E S T is set to ON gt pg 32 ENGAGE S VHS ET MODE Press the S VHS ET button on the VCR The S VHS ET indicator on the VCR s front panel lights up The S VHS indicator lights up on the display panel To disengage the S VHS ET mode press S VHS ET The S VHS ET indicator goes off START RECORDING Press and hold and press on the Remote Control or press 6 on the VCR NOTES Use of high grade tapes is essential for S VHS ET recordings On some tapes picture quality will not improve even if the S VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings Youcannot activate the S VHS ET function while recording is in progress while timer recording or Instant Timer Recording pg 20 is in progress while B E S T
27. I2 RAI2 Schweiz4 SWZ4 Zurich 1 ZUR1 France3 FR3 RAI3 RAI3 TYNE TEES TEES 3SAT 3SAT Granada TV GRNA RB1 RB1 Text TEXT 50 ADVANCED FEATURES Q TV Station Channel Number Guide Region Transmitter 1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London amp South East Bluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 37 Dover 50 56 66 53 Heathfield 49 52 64 67 Oxford 57 63 60 53 49 South West Beacon Hill 57 63 60 53 Caradon Hill 22 28 25 32 Huntshaw Cross 55 62 59 65 67 Redruth 51 44 41 47 37 Stockland Hill 33 26 23 29 E Channel Islands Fremont Point 51 44 41 47 South Hannington 39 45 42 66 35 Midhurst 61 55 58 68 Rowridge 31 24 27 21 West Mendip 58 64 61 54 37 East Sandy Heath 31 27 24 21 39 Sudbury 51 44 41 47 35 Tacolneston 62 55 59 65 52 Midlands Ridge Hill 22 28 25 32 35 Sutton Coldfield 46 40 43 50 37 The Wrekin 26 33 23 29 35 Waltham 58 64 61 54 35 North Belmont 22 28 25 32 56 Emley Moor 44 51 47 41 37 North West Caldbeck 30 34 28 32 56 Winter Hill 55 62 59 65 48 North East Bilsdale West Moor 33 26 29 23 35 Chatton 39 45 49 42 Pontop Pike 58 64 61 54 68 Scotland Angus 57 63 60 53 Black Hill 40 46 43 50 37 Sandale 22 Caldbeck 34 28 32 56 Creigkelly 31 27 24 21 48 Darvel 33 26 23 29 35 Durris 22 28 25 32 67 Eitshal 33 26 23 29 Keelylang Hill 40 46 43 50 33 26 23 29 Rosemarkie 39 45 49 42 67 Rumster Forest 31 27 24 21 Selkirk 55 62 59 65 52 Wales Blaenplwyf 31 27 2
28. ID 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 generate strong magnetic fields Do not place this appliance on top of the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance sus vIDEO 4 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 black with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation DAW 4 SAFETY FIRST Some Do s And Don ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment
29. Move the highlight bar to L 2 INPUT using the and buttons Press or gt to select the desired mode FOR L 2 INPUT VIDEO Ifaconnected device s output is compatible only with regular OUTPUT INPUT SET video signals set to VIDEO L 1 OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO If a connected device s output is compatible with Y C signals set to S VIDEO This setting will let you take advantage of higher quality MENU EXIT S VHS pictures For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 2 ADVANCED FEATURES 37 o Editing Using Another VCR CONNECT UP Connect the player s 21 pin SCART connector to the recorder s 21 pin SCART connector as illustrated When using your VCR as the player connect its 1 1 IN OUT connector to another VCR B When using your VCR as the recorder connect its L 2 IN DECODER or L 1 IN OUT connector to another VCR SET VCR S INPUT MODE The recording VCR mode must be set to AUX If this VCR is the recorder press AUX and or PR to select L 1 if you ve used the L 1 IN OUT connector or L 2 if you ve used the L 2 IN DECODER connector If this VCR is the player set O S D to OFF pg 40 SET EDIT MODE See Picture Control on page 29 START SOURCE VCR Engage its PLAY mode START RECORDING VCR Engage its RECORD mode NOTES All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer ForY C signal
30. NEXT PAGE B E S T isturnedON BEST using the and Z buttons and MENU ext press or gt to set B E S T ON or OFF WE JV RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 29 o Recording and Playback Using B E S T RECORDING Press and hold and press gt on the Remote Control or press on the VCR The VCR spends about 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape and then begins recording E DET TS 2 Pause of 7 seconds gt During B E S T B E S T complete PLAYBACK Press The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the condition of the tape in use B E S T is active during Auto Tracking bESt appears on the VCR s display panel S VHS Loos gt LI L 2 L REVIEW Avoiding B E S T Time Delay Since B E S T introduces a 7 second delay before recording starts you may wish to compensate by first pressing together this puts the into RECORD PAUSE mode during which time the VCR performs the B E S T tape assessment and then pressing when you wish to start recording BEFORE YOU START Set On Screen Display O S D to ON pg ADVANCED FEATURES 33 Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder NICAM which makes the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible When the VCR is tuned to a different preset the type of broadcast will be disp
31. OFF MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press NOTES During Power Save the display panel will be turned off The Just Clock function gt pg 51 does not work while the Power Save mode is engaged While the VCR is in the Power Save mode the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on off the VCR Power Save does not work when the VCR is in the Timer mode the VCR s power is turned off after timer recording or Instant Timer Recording o Auto SP LP Timer When timer recording in SP mode if the VCR calculates that there isn t enough tape to record the complete programme it will automatically switch from SP to LP mode GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press B E S T ON or 4 AUTOTIMER OFF O S D ON Ef AUTO Spr LP TIMER OFF ENABLE DISABLE AUTO SP gt LP TIMER Select AUTO 5 VIDEO STABILIZER OFF TIMER using the and buttons and press or P to toggle between ON and OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 42 ADVANCED FEATURES Auto Timer When the AUTO TIMER is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight MODE SET bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press AUO
32. R PROBLEMS 1 Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording 2 When scanning channels some of them are skipped over 3 The preset cannot be changed 4 Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared 5 No channels are stored in the VCR s memory The camcorder s microphone is too close to the TV The TV s volume is too high Those channels have been designated to be skipped Recording is in progress After the manual settings were made Auto Channel Set was performed The TV aerial cable was not connected to the VCR when Auto Set Up was performed Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV Turn the TV s volume down If you need the skipped channels restore them Press f to pause the recording change presets then press gt to resume recording Perform manual setting again Turn off the VCR once and connect the TV aerial cable to the VCR properly then turn on the VCR again Then perform Auto Setup again gt pg 10 List of Terms A Auto Channel Setup eere 45 Auto Power ciii uf 42 Auto Setup eee e ded Auto SP gt LP Timet nnion iiien 41 Auto Timer a 42 B 32 C Change Station Name eere 47 Change Station Preset Position sess 48 Clock Setzen eese nee te o tei 51 Connection to a Stereo System
33. SCREEN Press 5 Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press or b AO CH SET INITIAL SET MAIN MENU Av MENU EXIT DWG ES SELECT POSITION Use the lt S button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to a vacant position then press s In this example we have chosen position 6 BBC1 BBC2 mn SELECT BAND When the MANUAL CH4 CHS 12 E CH SET screen appears press the m buttons to ER change the band between CH regular and CC cable AV SELECT 4 gt CURSOR lt gt OK MENU EXIT INPUT CHANNEL NUMBER Press the 4 P button and you will see the channel number space flash ing Use the number keys to enter the Channel Number that you want to store INPUT CHANNEL ID Press the gt button to move to the Channel ID space and use the and buttons to select the required ID from the stored list FINE TUNING Press the 4 P button repeatedly to move to the Fine Tuning and use the and buttons to fine tune the channel or a symbol will appear during this process SAVE NEW CHANNEL DETAILS Press to save the details you have just entered The Confir mation Screen will appear again Repeat the above procedure from Select Position onwards as many times as required CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press amp ADVANCED FEATURES 47 Change Station Name GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press 5
34. VHS recorded tape or S VHS ET recorded tape is played back or when S VHS ET mode is engaged 7 VCR Indicator lights when the VCR is in the video mode At this point the TV automatically enters AV mode REMOTE CONTROL 1 TV Button enables Remote Control of your JVC TV 2 TV VCR Button switches connected TV s mode between TV and AV 3 REVIEW Button reviews timer recorded programme 4 Number Keys are used in preset position selection and the VIDEO 5 Timer Programming 5 PDC Button enables disables PDC recording VPS Video Programme System recording is not currently available in the U K and not possible with this VCR 6 X Button cancels timer programme 0000 Button resets counter on the on screen display to 0 00 00 7 STOP Button inputs programme Stop Time 8 START Button accesses Regular Program screen inputs programme Start Time 9 PROG Button accesses VIDEO Plus Program screen 10 Button accesses Program screens displays to check the programme that you have programmed next programme s information screen appears each time button is pressed 11 44029 Button same as button on VCR 12 Button starts recording in combination with the Button on the Remote Control 13 W Button stops tape 14 c Button accesses Menu screen 15 Buttons are used for selection in on screen menus TV PR Buttons selects the connected JVC TV s channel EQUIPMENT KEY 7
35. XIT 48 ADVANCED FEATURES Change Station Preset Position GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press 5 Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press or s gt SELECT ITEM Use the lt lt 7 57 button the Remote Control until the item you want to move begins blinking then press x The station name ID and its channel CH number begin blinking SELECT NEW POSITION Use the 27255 button to move the station to the new preset position then press Example If you moved the ID PR CH D PR CH station in position 4 to 26 BBCI 08 01 26 BBCI 08 09 02 _ 33 _ BBCZ 092222 position 2 the stations 03 30 10 03 723 10 Sn i 04 33 BBC2 11 30 originally in positions 2 E AE SB and 3 each move down Ms coge QM one space AV 4 gt MOVE MANUAL CH SET 4 MOVE MENU EXIT MENU EXIT CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press ADVANCED FEATURES 49 Fine Tuning Stored Channels GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press eor ES SELECT ITEM Use the 57 button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to fine tune then press twice FINE TUNING Press the 4 gt button to move to the Fine Tuning and use the and buttons to fine tune the channel A or a symbol will appear during
36. al audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Hi Fi audio Input Output 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 TUNER TIMER TV channel storage capacity 99 positions AUX position Tuning system Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage 44 5 MHz 143 MHz 143 MHz 470 MHz 470 MHz 862 MHz Aerial output UHF channels 22 69 Adjustable Memory backup time Approx 10 min ACCESSORIES Provided accessories RF cable Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED EK Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0302 MNV k YL PJ M
37. at 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 NOT place the recorder in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT block the recorder s ventilation openings 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 DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also DO NOT place any con tainers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit 7 DO NOT place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus 8 AVO
38. by frame playback mode The picture will be distorted The noise bars will appear There will be a loss of colour with an LP recorded tape 18 BASIC FEATURES BEFORE YOU START Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode Choose a blank cassette which has the record safety tab still in place Load the cassette into the VCR see page 14 Recording TV signals being received by the recorder s built in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape You can capture a TV programme using your VCR Choose a Programme Press PR or the number keys on the Remote Control to select the channel that you wish to record Set the Tape Speed Press ZIM The current setting for the tape speed appears on the on screen display or the VCR display panel for about 5 seconds Press 4 47 again to change the setting while tape speed is displayed You can choose Standard Play SP or Long Play LP The picture quality on LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings but the tape will last longer e Start Recording There are two ways to start recording METHOD ONE Press and hold and then press on the Remote Control METHOD TWO Press on the VCR Pause and Resume During Recording On either the VCR the Remote Control press to temporarily stop recording and press to resume You cannot change the preset position on the while it is recording but you can
39. ch 15 gt Button fast forwards tape initiates high speed forward search REAR PANEL 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to VCR 2 ANT IN Connector enables connection of aerial 3 L 21N DECODER Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder DECODER function is not available in the UK 4 L 3IN OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second VCR 5 AUDIO OUT L R Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder TV or second VCR for dubbing 6 OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver VCR DISPLAY PANEL 1 Indicator lights when the button has been pressed to engage Timer mode 2 Play Indicator lights up during playback blinks during Repeat Playback or when using Next Function Memory for playback 3 Record Indicator lights up during recording blinks during Instant Timer Recording 4 Channel Display shows preset position where the station currently being received is stored Mode shows external input mode selected L 1 or L 2 Clock Display shows current time Preset Position or Mode and Clock Display appear alternately when is pressed Preset Position or Mode is not displayed during playback 5 REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer recording and shows how many programmes have been timer recorded 6 S VHS Indicator lights when a cassette marked S VHS is inserted with S VHS mode set to when an S
40. creen This is not a malfunction but you may lose some on screen information The picture may roll up or down Correct this by adjusting the vertical hold on the TV set The counter and tape remaining times will be incorrect The picture will be distorted during search still or frame by frame playback Playback Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR Audio visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme Q Load a Video Cassette Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is facing away from the VCR Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below don t use too much force If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the cassette the power will come on automatically The counter on the TV screen will reset to read 0 00 00 If the record safety tab on the video cassette has been removed playback begins automatically If the cassette that you inserted does not start playing automatically press the button on the VCR or the Remote Control appears blinking in the display panel during automatic tracking gt pg 28 e Stop amp Eject STOP Press the button on the VCR or the button on the Remote Control once to stop playback EJECT Press the button on the VCR a second time to eject the cassette from the VCR
41. ding through these instructions Refer to the List of Terms on page 57 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual CONNECTOR COVER Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connector To attach it insert the cover s left tab to the VCR s front panel connector part then push in the cover s right side To remove it press the cover s PUSH OPEN part REMOTE CONTROL The Remote Control can operate most of your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets See page 7 When inserting the batteries be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover Depending on the type of JVC TV some or all functions cannot 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 Welcome to JVC Thank you for choosing JVC We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy ment from your new unit In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor mance of your new VCR More detailed instructions begin on page 10 They will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts Q Getting Everything Ready CHECK THE CONTENTS Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat stable surface Check that you have the items shown below p JVC
42. e Remote Control Each time one of these buttons is pressed the frame will advance or move back one frame Press to resume playback BASIC FEATURES 17 e Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion You can make it do this in one of two ways METHOD ONE During still picture press and hold on the Remote Control for 2 seconds then release Press and release again to return to still picture METHOD TWO During still picture press and hold the 4 or 4 button on the Remote Control The picture will return to still when you release the button Ifthe slow motion picture on the TV screen jumps vertically press the PR button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady Press to resume playback Variable Speed Search During playback press the 4 4 or 44 gt button on the Remote Control The more times that you press either button the faster the rate of search To decrease the speed of search press the button for the opposite direction Press to resume playback High Speed Search REMOTE CONTROL During playback or still picture press the gt gt on the Remote Control for forward high speed search or button for reverse high speed search If either button is pressed for more than 2 seconds normal playback will resume the moment you release the button Press to resume playback NOTES In the search still slow motion or frame
43. erform the clock and or timer settings Press and confirm that is displayed on the display panel Timer programming can t be performed while a timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact 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 Check the programmed data and re programme as necessary then press again Refer to Guide Program Numbers pg 52 and re perform the procedure TIMER RECORDING 7 gt and the SAT indicator won t stop blinking 8 Oand gt on the display panel won t stop blinking The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed The end ofthe tape was reached during Auto Satellite Programme Recording The end of tape was reached during Instant 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 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 OTHE
44. has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnec tions between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO becareful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the require ments of road safety It is illegal to watch television w
45. hilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry Contents Diagrams of Equipment 6 Equipment 7 Welcome to JVC 8 Three Step Quick Start 10 Basic 555555 13 Advanced Features 27 Subsidiary Information 53 List of Terms 57 6 DIAGRAMS OF EQUIPMENT
46. icture does not appear while the tape is running 2 Noise appears during visual search 3 Noise appears during normal playback 4 The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broad casts are clear or USE CLEAN ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen 5 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi soundtrack If you re using only the RF cable for connection the TV s channel selector is not set to the Video Channel the VCR s Video Channel has not been correctly set If you re using both the RF cable and 21 pin SCART cable for connection the TV is not set to the AV mode This is normal The automatic tracking mode is engaged The video heads may be dirty Automatic tracking is engaged If you are using only the RF cable for connection set the TV to the Video Channel Perform Video Channel Set pg 44 If you are using both the RF cable and 21 pin SCART cable for connection set the TV to its AV mode Try manual tracking gt pg 28 Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL 2 or consult your JVC dealer Try manual tracking gt pg 28 or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to NORM pg 33 RECORDING 1 Recording cannot be started 2 broadcasts cannot be recorded 3 Tape to tape editing is not possible 4 Camcorder recording is not possible There is no cassette loaded or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed L 1 L 2
47. ill flash Insert another tape with the safety tab in place to record If no video tape is loaded indicator will flash Insert a tape to record If the tape reaches its end during timer recording the recording stops and and gt on the display panel blink Press TIMER to disengage timer then press STOP EJECT Wl amp on the VCR to eject the tape or press then press REW 4 to rewind the tape 26 BASIC FEATURES Check Cancel amp Change Programmes Press then press to disengage the timer mode REVIEW THE PROGRAMMES Press Bill The screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording screen A Pressing again will cycle through each of the entries in the VCR s memory screen B CANCEL A PROGRAMME Press X to cancel a programme CHANGE A PROGRAMME Use the START STOP DATE PR DAILY WEEKLY and PDC buttons as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press as many times as necessary RETURN TO TIMER MODE If there are still programmes to be recorded press Screen A P1 STOP VPS PDC OFF TV PROG 02 NEXT Screen Advanced Features Picture Quality 28 Recording According To Tape 30 The B E S T Picture System 32 Sound Modes eere eene neenon 33 Finding Specific Scenes
48. ite signal regular video signal or a Y C signal a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated Set 1 1 OUTPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel L 1 IN OUT connector of this VCR GET TO THE OUTPUT INPUT SET SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight bar to OUTPUT INPUT SET using the and buttons and press ot s P SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar to L 1 OUTPUT using the and buttons Press or gt to select the desired mode ES L 2 INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT INPUT SET FOR L 1 OUTPUT VIDEO Ifa connected device s input is Av compatible only with regular MENU EXIT video signals set to VIDEO S VIDEO Ifa connected device s input is compatible with Y C signals set to S VIDEO This setting will let you take advantage of higher quality S VHS pictures For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 2 36 ADVANCED FEATURES L 2 INPUT Setting The L 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 INPUT to the appropriate mode depending on the output signals of the connected unit GET TO THE OUTPUT INPUT SET SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight bar to OUTPUT INPUT SET using the and buttons and press or s SELECT MODE
49. layback during a Skip Search press Index Search Each time you record a programme this VCR puts an index marker at the point that you started recording The VCR can fast wind to any one of nine index markers in either direction from the point that you stop the tape NOTE Before starting make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode FINDING FIRST INDEX MARKER Press 4 or X P once The TV screen will display 1 or 1 and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the first index marker from its current position FINDING SUBSEQUENT INDEX MARKERS Press 4 or 4 the required number of times e g five The TV screen will display 5 or 5 and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the fifth index marker from its current position Instant ReView Pressing the REVIEW button causes the VCR to turn on rewind to the beginning of the last timer recorded programme and begin playback The display panel tells you how many timer recorded programmes are on the tape If you have three the REVIEW indicator and 3 blink on the display panel To watch the first of these three programmes press REVIEW three times You can move back up to nine programmes from your current position TIMER MODE Instant ReView will not work while the VCR is in Timer mode ADVANCED FEATURES 35 Editing L 1 OUTPUT Setting The L 1 IN OUT connector delivers either a compos
50. layed on the TV screen for a few seconds SELECT STEREO Press AUDIO until HIFI 4 appears on the TV screen SELECT BILINGUAL Press AUDIO until HIFI L gt or HIFI 4 appears on the TV screen as required SELECT STANDARD listen to standard monaural audio during a NICAM broadcast press AUDIO until NORM appears on the TV screen Soundtrack Selection This VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks and will play back the one that you select with the AUDIO button TRACK USE HI FI Hi Fi stereo pre recorded tapes HI FI Js Main audio of bilingual tapes HI FI Sub audio of bilingual tapes NORM Audio dubbed tapes M Audio dubbed tapes Notes NORMAL SELECTION FI L 2 should normally be selected In this mode Hi Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes which only have normal audio RECORDING If the NICAM stereo signal is poor or unavailable the VCR will automatically record standard monoaural audio onto both the Hi Fi and normal audio tracks This will eliminate possible audio interference 34 ADVANCED FEATURES Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback press 30 SEC up to 4 times Each press of the 30 SEC amp 9 button will cause the VCR to go into fast motion playback for a period of 3o seconds Normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal p
51. mer Programming DUPLICATE STATIONS You may be able to receive the same station from two different transmitters in which case Auto Setup will detect and store both It is normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the other to delete those stations which have a poor picture gt Delete A Channel on page 47 MANUAL STATION SETTING Ifany ofthe above problems occur refer to pages 47 48 to input station names gt Change Station Name You can also change station preset positions Change Station Preset Position RF CONNECTIONS In certain reception conditions the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the VCR s power is on Set your Video Channel manually gt pg 44 Video Channel Set IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000 12 THREE STEP QUICK START Basic Features Playback kitten 14 Playback Features 16 Recording 18 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming 21 Express Timer Programming 24 14 BASIC FEATURES BEFORE YOU START Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode NTSC TAPES If an NTSC tape is played NTSC gt PAL appears on screen for about 5 seconds Some TVs will shrink the picture and place black bars at the top and bottom of the s
52. ng press AAE and then within 2 seconds ADVANCED FEATURES 43 Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system CONNECT UP Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connecters on the VCR to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connecters on your stereo See diagram below O FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio Cable not provided Een Speaker Television Speaker p 000000 100000000 e L L PAESE IN DECODER 7 IN OUT Back of VCR Mains Outlet DECODER function is not available in the UK AUDIO OUT NOTES ON STEREO CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Make sure that you connect the L and R speakers in the right order NICAM TV Ifyou can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area this VCR can record them indepen dently of the TV set and play them back through the stereo VOLUME When listening to sound through the connected stere
53. o turn the TV s volume down to zero DYNAMIC RANGE This VCR has a Hi Fi audio dynamic range of 80 dB Check that your stereo is capable of handling this level of input If it cannot you risk speaker damage 44 ADVANCED FEATURES BEFORE YOU START The power cord must be plugged in and connected to the VCR The VCR must be turned off and no cassette inserted The Remote Control must have batteries inserted The TV set must be turned on Video Channel Set The VCR can send picture signals to the TV set in one of two ways RF ordinary cable included with this VCR and AV via a 21 pin SCART cable available from TV and Hi Fi dealers Depending upon which method you use the VCR must have the correct method set up in order to work The Auto Setup procedure normally takes care of this but if for any reason this fails to happen the instructions below describe how to set the Video Channel manually Q Access Video Channel Mode Press and hold the button on the VCR until the display panel shows the following informa tion Set Video Channel FOR AV CONNECTION Press until the ES display panel shows VCR The Video Channel is now set to OFF Go to Step 3 FOR RF CONNECTION Press Or to set the VCR to a vacant channel number between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any station in your area refer to station list on page 49 In the example we have presumed that channel 36 is vacant and have set the VCR to
54. o a different programme The programme set using the PR button on the Remote Control is the one which will be recorded 20 BASIC FEATURES Recording Resume Function If there is a power cut during recording or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR s memory backup has expired Instant Timer Recording This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 3o minute incre ments START RECORDING Press on the once If left in this state the will keep recording until the tape runs out ENGAGE INSTANT TIMER RECORDING Press again and the display panel will show a flashing Record indicator and 0 30 This means that the VCR will record for 30 minutes on the programme already selected and then stop auto matically INCREASE TIME Each time is pressed the time limit is increased by min utes to a maximum of 6 hours This function only works with the amp button on the VCR not the Remote Control If the tape reaches its end during recording the recording stops and and gt on the display panel blink Press on the VCR to eject the tape or press 444 to rewind the tape BEFORE YOU START Make sure that the VCR s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode
55. omatically appear SET PROGRAMME Use the PR button to enter the programme required SET TAPE SPEED You can change the tape speed between Standard Play SP and Long Play LP by pressing Z f SET PDC MODE Press PDC number key 7 to change between ON and OFF Programme Delivery Control PDC is a service designed to ensure that timer recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast If you set PDC to ON your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal transmitted by the broadcaster This means that if an advertised programme is delayed your VCR will still record it properly BASIC FEATURES 25 SATELLITE RECEIVER USERS To timer record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming Setthe satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins Leave the satellite receiver s power on For memory capacity and Serial Programming see VIDEO Plus Timer Program ming on page 21 Return to Normal Screen Press PROG PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal TV screen appears Engage Timer Mode You must now put the into Timer Mode by pressing otherwise no recording will take place 6 will appear on the display panel To disengage the Timer Mode press again If a video tape with the safety tab removed is loaded Play indicator and Record indicator O w
56. ossible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to Neutral or Black Brown to Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured Black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician CAUTION When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet Dangerous voltage inside Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel To prevent electric shock or fire hazard remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial SAFETY FIRST 3 The STANDBY ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit but switches operating current on and off shows electrical power standby and shows ON Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP Long Play mode cannot be played back on a single speed video recorder When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf make sure th
57. rding mode will be automatically selected regardless of the S VHS mode setting To record in VHS on an S VHS cassette Insert the cassette marked S VHS the S VHS indicator will light on the display panel Then perform the steps below to set the S VHS to OFF the S VHS indicator will go out The VHS recording mode will be selected GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press SELECT S VHS MODE Move the highlight bar to S VHS using the and buttons Press or gt to set to ON or OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press NOTE When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET the S VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the S VHS mode setting 32 ADVANCED FEATURES The B E S T Picture System The Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking B E S T System checks the condition of the tape in use and compensates during recording and playback Works SPand LP to give the best picture quality possible The default setting is ON modes Recording E o Turning B E S T ON or OFF B ES T dataislost er THE MODE SET SCREEN Press when tape is ejected Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press or RATER Pressing the button on D 0 5 0 VCR does not start Instant POWER SAVE Timer Recording while SELECT 5 MODE Move the highlight bar to VIDEO STABILIZER
58. this process SAVE NEW DETAILS Press to save the details you have just entered The Confirmation Screen will appear again CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press 2 TV Station ID Guide Anglia TV ANGL Grampian TV GRMP RB3 RB3 TF1 ARD ARD Hessen1 1 Rikisutvarpid S RKPS TNT int TNT ARTE ARTE Hessen3 HR3 RTBF 1 RTB1 TRT int TRT BBC Group BBC HRT HRT RTBF 2 RTB2 TSI TSI 1 1 HTV HTV RTE 1 1 TSR TSR BBC2 BBC2 ITV Network ITV RTL RTL TSW TSW Berlin 1 BLN1 Kabelkanal KABL RTL 2 RTL2 TVE TVE Berlin 2 BLN2 London LNDN RTP TV Polonia TVPA Border TV BORD MDR MDR SAT SAT 1 TVP4 1 1 MTV MTV SAT 1 SAT1 TVP 2 TVP2 Bayern3 BR3 Nord3 N3 Scottish TV SCOT TVS TVS BRT1 BRT1 NDR1 NDR1 SC4 SC4 TV2 TV2 BRT2 BRT2 NDR3 NDR3 SDR SDR TV5 TV5 Children Ch CHLD NED1 NED1 SDR1 SDR1 Tele Zurich TZUR Canal CH NED2 NED2 SFB1 SFB1 Ulster TV ULST CNN CNN NED3 NED3 SFB3 SFB3 Veronica VERN Channel TV CHNL Network 2 NET2 SKY SKY VIVA VIVA Central TV CNTR NRK NRK Sky One SKY1 VIVA2 VIV2 Channel 4 CH4 N TV N TV Sky Net SKYN VOX VOX Channel 5 CH5 Offener Kanal OKAN Sport SPRT VTM VTM DRS DRS ORF1 ORF1 SR1 SR1 VT4 VT4 DRTV DRTV ORF2 ORF2 Super RTL SRTL West1 WDR1 DSF DSF ORF3 ORF3 STV Test STVT West3 WDR3 Euronews EURN OWL 3 OWL3 STV1 STV1 YLE 1 YLE1 Euronews EURO Premiere PRMI STV 2 STV2 YLE 2 YLE2 Eurosports EURS PRo7 7 Suedwest3 SWR Yorkshire TV YORK France1 1 SWF 1 SWF1 ZDF ZDF France2 FR2 RA
59. to select the preset and press START CLOCK OPERATION Press Notes on Just Clock Some TV stations transmit a time signal with their broadcasts This VCR has the ability to use this signal to update its internal clock including the adjustment for British Summer Time It will do this every hour except for 23 00 00 00 01 00 and 02 00 By setting Just Clock to ON you are enabling the VCR to do this Just Clock is not effective in the following circumstances when the VCR is powered on when the VCR is in Timer mode when a difference of more than 3 minutes between the internal clock and the time signal exists when reception conditions are poor 52 ADVANCED FEATURES Guide Program Numbers Guide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus system to identify the correct preset to record You should only need to perform this function if using a PlusCode number does not identify a preset number automatically you add a channel after Auto Setup has been performed you wish to use the VIDEO Plus system to record a satellite programme o Manually Setting Guide Program Numbers GET TO THE GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the and buttons and press or 4 gt Move the highlight bar to GUIDE PROG SET using the and buttons and press ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER Use the and buttons to enter the correct Guide Program number for the TV station shown then press
60. ttons and press s or 4 SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER MODE Move the highlight bar to VIDEO STABILIZER using the and buttons Press aps COSE or gt to set to ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF 0 5 ON AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 2 POWER SAVE OFF I VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PA NOTES ee When you finish viewing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback The on screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to ON To watch recordings with close caption set this function to OFF ADVANCED FEATURES 29 Picture Control This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of tape or use of this VCR The default setting is AUTO GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press 2 Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press or gt SELECT PICTURE CONTROL MODE Move the highlight bar to PICTURE CONTROL using the and buttons Press or gt to select the desired mode AUTO NORM Provides optimised picture benefits of B E S T Picture System When B E S T is OFF PICTURE MODESET CONTROL switches automatically from AUTO to NORM U PICTURE CONTROL AUTO EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing re 0 5 B AUTO SP LP TIMER cording or playback POWER SAV
61. while it is paused see Choose a Programme at the top of this page BASIC FEATURES 19 Notes on Recording When using both the RF and SCART connections you can switch between TV and VCR by pressing the TV VCR button on the Remote Control If the tape reaches its end during recording the recording stops and and gt on the display panel blink Press the VCR to eject the tape or press 444 to rewind the tape o Display Tape Remaining Time Press the button so that the tape remaining time is shown on the TV screen with REMAIN indication The on screen information will disappear after about 5 seconds NON STANDARD TAPES Sometimes a tape will not conform to the standards accepted by this VCR In such cases the tape remaining time may not appear immediately be incorrect or simply show as o Change Display Information By pressing the button repeatedly you can change the display on the VCR between the clock time and the preset position The preset position cannot be shown during playback Resetting the Counter Press the button so that the counter display appears on the TV screen While the display is shown press the oooo button You can reset the counter to 0 00 00 before starting playback or recording Record a Programme While Watching Another Once you have started recording all you need to do is use the controls on your TV set to tune t
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