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JVC HR-J795EK User's Manual

1. 21 pin SCART Cables not provided Video Channel f or AV Mode RF Cable provided H Another VCR Your VCR as the Player ee e ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee e ee ee ee ee ee ee e Your VCR as the Recorder Your VCR TV Set Video Channel or AV Mode provided 21 pin SCART Cables not provided z Another VCR 42 ADVANCED FEATURES Editing from a Camcorder CONNECT UP Connect the Camcorder s AUDIO VIDEO OUT connecter to the VCR s rear panel L 1 IN OUT or the L 2 IN DECODER connecter via an optional cable adapter SET INPUT MODE Press AUX or PR so that L 1 for L 1 IN OUT connecter or L 2 for L 2 IN DECODER connecter appears in the place of a preset position number SET EDIT MODE See Picture Control on page 30 START CAMCORDER Engage the camcorder s PLAY mode START RECORDER Press Your VCR It EH e g SS Cable adapter not provided Audio Video Cable VIDEO OUT not provided Camcorder AUDIO OUT ADVANCED FEATURES 43 Other Functions On Screen Display 0 S D This function
2. TV Aerial Cable not provided 21 pin SCART Cable not provided Mains Power Cord A Hi QOOO00000 L 2 ENTREE DECODEUR L 4 ENTRIESORTIE IN DECODER Woh pro 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 You have two ways for initial setup of your new VCR depending upon the connection method and your TV If you have connected only the RF cable perform Auto Setup t pg 10 If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable and if your TV does not offer T V Link etc perform Auto Setup t pg 10 If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable and if your TV offer T V Link etc perform Preset Download pg 11 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 10 THREE STEP QUICK START Three Step Quick Start For Step be sure to perform either of the methods Auto Setup or Preset D
3. 51 to input station names cF 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 CG pg 47 Video Channel Set IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000 Basic Features PLAY DAK EE 14 Playback Features sccssscccssssssssssecees 16 RECOMGINS oiiseses ecccsscnceseseisavsuceener lt cegoussivensc s 18 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming 21 Express Timer Programming cssssees 24 24H Express Timer Programming 26 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 screen This is not a malfunction but you may lose some on screen information The picture may roll up or down Correct this by adjusting the vertical hold on the TV set The counter and tape remaining times will be incorrect The picture will be distorted during search still or frame by frame playback Playback Playback is the most basic operation poss
4. NOTES During Power Save the display panel will be turned off The Just Clock function lt pg 54 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 the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode is engaged pg 39 OH Auto SP gt 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 CS Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press peace SBN GC E OSD ON DIRECT REC ON ENABLE DISABLE AUTO SP gt LP TIMER Select AUTO SP LP TIMER using the and buttons and press or dee OFF co gt to toggle between ON and OFF MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press OH Auto Timer ADVANCED FEATURES 45 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 c Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press or 4D ENABLE DISABLE AUTO TIMER Select AUTO TIMER using the and buttons and press or 44 gt to toggle b
5. pg 52 have also been stored in the VCR s 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 or Preset Download 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 or Preset Download 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 a 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 Timer 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 c7 Delete A Channel on page 50 MANUAL STATION SETTING If any of the above problems occur refer to pages 50
6. 4 SELECT CHANNEL Usethe E Sc button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish SCH GE pete get eat to delete 0323 Ve 10 04 20 CH4 11 SE CHS S DELETE CHANNEL Press X Av lt gt gt OK EDIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press w on ADVANCED FEATURES 51 Change Station Preset Position GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press or sb D gt c SELECT ITEM Use the X5 button on 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 oS button to move the station to the new preset position then press Example If you moved the ID PR CH D PR om ID PR o station in position 4to DN o SE Sete position 2 the stations Gm ou originally in positions 2 Be E Ae and 3 each move down aie oe Score alt one space AV 4 gt MOVE K MANUAL CH SET AV 4 gt MOVE gt MENU EXIT MENU EXIT CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press 52 ADVANCED FEATURES Fine Tuning Stored Channels GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press or du gt CE SELECT ITEM Use the X5 button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to fine tune then press twice FINE TUNING
7. 3 ANT IN Connector enables connection of aerial 4 L 21IN DECODER Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder DECODER function is not available in the UK 5 L 4IN OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second VCR 6 AUDIO OUT L R Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder TV or second VCR for dubbing 7 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver VCR DISPLAY PANEL 1 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 Programme Stop Time Indicator shows the programme stop time for 24H Express Timer Programming 6 Programme Start Time Indicator shows the programme start time for 24H Express Timer Programming SATO Indicator lights up during Auto Satellite Programme Re
8. 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 ing steps OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING During playback press 4 47 on the Remote Control to engage manual tracking ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY Use the PR or buttons to adjust the tracking manually NOTES e Press JI again to re engage automatic tracking When a new tape is inserted the VCR returns to automatic tracking Picture Control This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of tape or use of this VCR The default setting is AUTO GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press CG Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press or 4 D SELECT PICTURE CONTROL MODE Move the highlight bar to PICTURE CONTROL using the and buttons Press or d 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 MODE SET BEST ON I PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER U CONTROL switches automatically from AUTO to NORM EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing record 5 D ON DIRECT REC ON ing or playback AUTO SP gt LPTIMER OFF f e POWER SAVE ON SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed AUTO POWER OFF tapes containing lots of noise oe SHARP Clear
9. 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 39 Auto Satellite Programme Recording OH Auto Record from Satellite Receiver This facility allows a programme timer recorded using the satellite receiver to be recorded on the VCR CONNECT UP Connect your satellite receiver TV and VCR see diagram below 21 pin AV Input Connectors Aerial Outdoor Unit TV Aerial SCART Connector Back of TV TV Aerial Cable Satellite Cable Satellite Receiver fei O DECODER VCR TV Wee Viel E DEER DECKER Mains Outlet Git E UUDDUUDDI ENTRE DECODEUR ENTREE SORTIE L 2 NDE ODER L 1 IN OUT f PETER oooooooooa ask Back ofVCR DECODER function is not available in the UK 40 ADVANCED FEATURES PROGRAMME SATELLITE RECEIVER Enter the details of the programme into your satellite receiver see receiver manual and put a tape in th
10. 270 mm Weight 3 1 kg Format VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time SP 240 min with E 240 video cassette LP 480 min with E 240 video cassette 3S6Z Lau 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 Frequency range 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Normal 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 AUDIO OUT x 1 TUNER TIMER TV channel storage capacity 99 positions AUX position Tuning system Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage VHF 44 5 MHz 143 MHz 143 MHz 470 MHz UHF 470 MHz 862 MHz Aerial output UHF channels 22 69 Adjustable Memory backup time Approx 10 min ACCESSORIES Provided accessories RF cable Satellite Controller 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 YL PJ M
11. PROG SET screen appears press the and buttons to input the preset position number on which your VCR receives that station then press or cn gt Program screen appears ERRORS Ifthe 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 SATELLITE RECEIVER USERS To timer record a satellite broadcast using the VIDEO Plus system Perform Satellite Receiver Control Set
12. VCR EQUIPMENT KEY 7 17 AUDIO Button changes output sound mode Clg 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 a 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 Button fast forwards tape initiates high speed forward search 29 II 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 d zaspi E Buttons initiate functions such as Index Search variable speed search frame by frame playback TV lt 1 Buttons control volume of connected JVC TV 8 WELCOME TO Jvc Q 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 reading t
13. een 16 Picture Control sires eissaia i 30 Playback ss eer eniro Ee 14 PlusCode Number ee 21 Power Save Moden eene oirean eorne nadere 44 Preset Download ue 11 R Record a Programme While Watching Another 19 Recording sev tee ess dee eegen 18 Recording Resume Function en 20 Repeat Playback eeneg 45 S Satellite Controller a eere re disosi tikin 36 Satellite Receiver Control Settings ee 36 Single Frame Movement EEN 16 Skip Search a escsitecsisledscgcaeccercastesdecdacsesssuhanesdadbectevehy 33 SLOW MO tion ee 17 Soundtrack Selection ssssssssssssssssssssssss 32 SQPB EE 15 T Tape Remaining Time NEEN 19 43 Tuner Set niesie seinir essin riha 48 TV Station Channel Number Guide cc0e 53 TV Station ID Guide es 52 vV Variable Speed Search EEN 17 Video Channel Set 47 Video Heads Cleaning ENEE 15 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming ee 21 24H Express Timer Programming ee 26 MEMO MEMO MEMO SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement AC 220V 240 V 50 Hz 6o Hz Power consumption on 13 W off 3 4 W Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions WxHxD 400 mm x 94 mm x
14. 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 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 Q O and remain lit on the display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can I programme the timer while Im 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 Von re viewing can be heard Troubleshooting SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 57 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 butto
15. 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 P STOP a VPS PDC OFF TV PROG SS gt OK 0 SAT PROG EXIT SET START TIME Use the START button to CR enter the start time Ces SET STOP TIME Use the STOP button to enter the stop time gt 0 SAT PROG EXIT SET DATE Use the DATE button to adjust the date current date will automatically 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 F M 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 Perform Satellite Receiver Control Setting F pg 36 Press AUX number key o to change TV PROG to SAT Then press PR to e
16. 2 seconds TIMER STANDBY To put the VCR in timer standby mode immediately after rewinding press Gd and then within 2 seconds 46 ADVANCED FEATURES Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system CONNECT UP Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connecters on the VCR to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connecters on your stereo See diagram below FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio Cable not provided E UE ee Speaker Television Speaker D00000 UU bs EE as le RI TE IN DECODER Tout 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 W
17. ART 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 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 LW 0 9 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 KR BASIC FEATURES Check the Results Press The VIDEO Plus Program screen P2 appears PLUSCODE NO 56781234 ST START OP 21 00 Se VESIE OFF Make sure that the preset number displayed is the SE n 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 gt pg 55 1 BBC1 OK OK GUIDE PROG SET If GUIDE
18. EW HLY SAEKLY HEBDLy SC een MM mr O TOP FIN o HBE REMOTE CONTROL Diagram Key FRONT PANEL 1 STANDBY ON Button turns VCR on off loading a cassette also turns power on 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted door closes 3 24H EXPRESS Button enables 24H Express Timer Programming 4 Advanced JOG Dial enables picture search preset position selection or 24H Express Timer Programming 5 M A Button stops tape ejects tape during Stop mode 6 Display Button switches display between clock time and Preset Position or Mode Preset Position or Mode is not displayed during playback 7 Display Panel provides clear view of various displays and indicators 8 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where Remote Control should be aimed when in use 9 SAT Button enables disables the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode 10 Button starts regular recording press once Instant Timer Recording press twice sets duration of ITR 11 I Button stops tape temporarily during recording stops tape temporarily during playback plays back frame by frame with each additional press 12 Button plays back tape cancels Pause Still Slow Search modes REAR PANEL 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to VCR 2 SAT CONTROL Connector enables connection of the provided Satellite Controller for timer recording with a satellite receiver
19. JVE MM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR 795EK DELUXE E g 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 E Please read the various precautions on pages 2 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder Hit 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 possible shock hazard by inadvertent conne
20. N 97 KATHREIN 70 71 96 TPS 83 LUXOR 68 TRIAX 91 MASCOM 93 WISI 64 MASPRO 70 SELECT SATELLITE RECEIVER S PRESET POSI TION FOR TESTING Press the appropriate number keys to enter one of the channel SAT CONTROL SET positions on the satellite receiver then press SAT PROG EN e You can select the channel position between 0 9 OK TEST MENU EXIT 1 to 999 After pressing the VCR enters the Test mode 38 ADVANCED FEATURES Check Result of Test If the satellite receiver s channel number has been changed to the same channel as CONTROL SEL you set SAT PROG 111 Press the and buttons to move the highlight bar to CHANGED TO then press NOT CHANGED or 54 gt to finish the Sat Control Set mode lav gt MENU EXIT If the satellite receiver s channel number has not been changed correctly Press the and buttons to move the highlight bar to NOT CHANGED then press or 4 gt Then perform the procedure again from entering the satellite receiver s brand code Notes e 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 e Ifyour 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 preset position for testing signals from
21. OL connector on the rear panel Your VCR DECODER function is not available in the UK ADVANCED FEATURES 37 Setting satellite receiver s brand After installation set the satellite receiver s brand correctly and perform test otherwise the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly TURN ON SATELLITE RECEIVER Turn on the satellite receiver s power GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press c Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the and buttons and press or du EL GET TO THE SAT CONTROL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar to SAT CONTROL SET using the and buttons Press or du D ENTER SATELLITE RECEIVER S BRAND Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand SAT CONTROL SET code from the list below then press BRAND BE Ifthe brand code you entered is invalid the code field is reset Enter the correct brand S 0 9 CO de again MENU EXIT Ifthe VCR is in playback or recording mode you cannot set the brand code JVC 73 NOKIA 87 94 AMSTRAD 60 61 62 63 92 PACE 65 67 74 86 92 CANAL SATELLITE 81 PANASONIC 74 92 CANAL 81 PHILIPS 66 84 101 D BOX 85 RADIX 78 ECHOSTAR VIA DIGITAL 82 RFT 69 FINLUX 68 SABA 97 FORCE 89 SAGEM 83 90 GALAXIS 88 SALORA 68 GRUNDIG 64 65 102 SAMSUNG 83 HIRSCHMANN 64 78 99 SIEMENS 64 HUMAX 88 SKYMASTER 69 98 ITT NOKIA 68 TECHNISAT 66 100 JERROLD 75 THOMSO
22. Press the 54 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 this process SAVE NEW DETAILS Press to save the details you have just entered The Confirmation Screen will appear again CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Q TV Station ID Guide Anglia TV ANGL Grampian TV GRMP RB3 RB3 MET TF1 ARD ARD Hessen HR1 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 BBC1 BBC1 HTV HTV RTE 1 RTE1 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 RTP TV Polonia TVPA Border TV BORD MDR MDR SAT SAT TVP1 TVP1 Bayern1 BR1 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 Channel4 CH 4 N TV N TV Sky Net SKYN VOX VOX Channel5 CH 5 Offener Kanal OKAN Sport SPRT VTM VTM DRS DRS ORF1 ORF1 SR1 SR1 VT4 Via DR TV 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
23. URCE 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 to select the preset and press or 41D START CLOCK OPERATION Press T 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 or Auto Satellite Programme Recording modes when a difference of more than 3 minutes between the internal clock and the time signal exists when reception conditions are poor ADVANCED FEATURES 55 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 or Preset Download has been performed you wish to use the VIDEO Plus system to record a satellite programme Manually Setting Guide Program Numbers GET TO THE GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN Press Cl Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the and buttons and press or 4 gt Move t
24. V 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 EP SATO Cable to connect the VCR to the TV you will VCR see this display The number is the 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 SE to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF 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 E gt REVIEW O BEFORE YOU START Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is 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 Ch
25. 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 There are two ways to select a preset position of the VCR METHOD ONE Press PR or the number keys on the Remote Control to select the channel that you wish to record METHOD TWO Push the center part of the JOG Dial so that the preset position appears on the TV screen While the display is shown turn the JOG Dial to the right or left 2 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 4 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 Start Recording There are two ways to start recording METHOD ONE Press and hold and then press B on the Remote Control METHOD TWO Press on the VCR When DIRECT REC is set to ON pg 35 if you press any button just after pressing on the VCR or and on the Remote Control the recorder may not function properly O Pause and Resume During Recordi
26. YLE2 Eurosports EURS PRo7 PRo7 Suedwest3 SWR Yorkshire TV YORK France FR1 RAI1 RAI1 SWF 1 SWF1 ZDF ZDF France2 FR2 RAI2 RAI2 Schweiz4 SWZ4 Zurich 1 ZUR1 France3 FR3 RAI3 RAI3 TYNE TEES TEES 3SAT 3SAT Granada TV GRNA RB1 RB1 Text TEXT ADVANCED FEATURES 53 TV Station Channel Number Guide Region Transmitter BBC1 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 Channel Islands Fremont Point 51 44 41 47 South Hannington 39 45 42 66 35 Midhurst 61 55 58 68 Rowridge 31 24 2 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 ER 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 Knock More 33 26 23 29 R
27. You can use the 24H Express Timer Programming function also when the VCR is turned off BASIC FEATURES 27 Check Cancel amp Change Programmes Press then press to disengage the timer mode REVIEW THE PROGRAMMES Press if The TV screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording screen A Pressing Hl again will cycle through each of the entries in the VCR s memory screen B ScreenA CANCEL A PROGRAMME Press X to cancel a programme CHANGE A PROGRAMME Use the START Rod STOP DATE PR JIM DAILY WEEKLY and PDC buttons as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press i as many times as necessary 02 NEXT RETURN TO TIMER MODE If there are still programmes to be recorded press Screen B 28 BASIC FEATURES Advanced Features Picture Quality The B E S T Picture System Sound Modes Finding Specific Scenes T V Link Functions Satellite Receiver Control Settings Auto Satellite Programme Recording Editing Other Functions Connection to a Stereo System Video Channel Set Tuner Set Clock Set Guide Program Numbers 20 ADVANCED FEATURES di 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
28. a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL 2 or consult your JVC dealer Try manual tracking pg 30 or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to NORM c pg 32 58 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION RECORDING 1 Recording cannot be started 2 TV broadcasts cannot be recorded 3 Tape to tape editing is not possible 4 Camcorder recording is not possible There is no cassette loaded or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed L 1 or L 2 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 or L 2 Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected Set the input mode to L 1 or L 2 TIMER RECORDING 1 Timer recording won t work 2 Timer programming is not possible 3 on the display panel won t stop blinking 4 O 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 time
29. a 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 VCR For details refer to the instruction manual for your TV TV Auto Power On You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically whenever you play a tape For details refer to the instruction manual for your TV VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV s Remote Control to turn off the VCR For details refer to the instruction manual for your TV ADVANCED FEATURES 35 OH Direct Rec You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation Press and hold and press gt on the Remote Control or press on the VCR Follow the procedure below to use this function GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and pressa or 4 gt SELECT DIRECT REC MODE Move the highlight bar to DIRECT REC using the and MODE SET at buttons Press or 55 to select ON or PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER OFF Gd T DIRECT REC Ta RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press AUTO POWER MENU EXIT NOTES When DIRECT REC is set to ON if you press any button just after pressing on the VCR or and gt on the Remote Control the recorder may not function properly If DIRECT REC is set to OFF the button functions
30. allows you to turn the on screen information ON or OFF GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press c move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press OO PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF or Gi gt DIRECT RE N ENABLE DISABLE OSD The default setting for OSD is ON Move AUTOSE LETIMER AORE the highlight bar to OSD using the and buttons and Badii OFF press sxe or sb gt to toggle between ON and OFF MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press GUIDE TO ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION E 2 12 3 11 10 9 4 5 7 6 1 Operation mode QO Tape remaining time 13 Preset position number indicators Q Audio mode and station name 2 Tape speed SP LP EP O Tape position indicator Auxiliary input mode EP is for NTSC only O VPS PDC indicator indicator L 1 or L 2 NTSC playback display D NICAM display D Cassette Loaded O Tape direction D Day month year indicator O Counter display 12 Current time 44 ADVANCED FEATURES OH Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press c Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press esy OPESET Box PICTURE CONTROL AUTO or ss D AUTO TIMER OFF DIRECT REC SELECT POWER SAVE MODE Move the highlight bar to POWER F POWER SAVE SAVE using the and buttons Press or 4 gt to Bite select ON or OFF MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press
31. ally press the PR button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady Press gt to resume playback O Variable Speed Search You can use variable speed search with one of two methods METHOD ONE During playback turn the JOG Dial The speed forward or reverse depends upon the number of click stops of the JOG Dial METHOD TWO During playback press the d a or 4 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 gt to resume playback High Speed Search You can perform a high speed search in either direction using the JOG Dial or the Remote Control JOG DIAL During playback turn the JOG Dial to the right for forward search or left for reverse search REMOTE CONTROL During playback or still picture press the on the Remote Control for forward high speed search or the lt lt 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 B gt to resume playback NOTES In the search still slow motion or frame 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 O BEFORE YOU START Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your
32. as described in Recording F pg 18 During the Direct Rec appears on the display panel Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadcast To record a scrambled broadcast set DIRECT REC to OFF and follow the procedure described in Recording on page 18 36 ADVANCED FEATURES Satellite Receiver Control Settings The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver Around 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus timer record ing or Manual timer recording starts the VCR sets its input mode to L 2 and automatically switches the satellite receiver s channels using the provided Satellite Controller Installing Satellite Controller SITUATE SATELLITE CONTROLLER Place Satellite Receiver the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver s remote sensor is unobstructed ATTACH SATELLITE CONTROLLER Fix securely using the adhesive strip at tached on the back of the Satellite Controller Your VCR Satellite Controller suggested locations CONNECT UP Be sure to connect the recorder s L 2 IN DECODER connector to E EE the satellite receiver s 21 pin SCART Se Satellite Controller connector NOTE When connecting your satellite s Ge s tellite Receiver receiver refer to its instruction manual Satellite Receive ZS CONNECT SATELLITE CONTROLLER TO aj e VCR Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTR
33. 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 to a different programme The programme set using the PR button on the Remote Control or the JOG Dial on the VCR is the one which will be recorded 20 BASIC FEATURES d d 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 30 minute incre ments START RECORDING Press on the VCR once If left in this state the VCR will keep recording until the tape runs out ENGAGE INSTANT TIMER RECORDING Press again and the display panel will show a flashing Record indicator O and o 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 30 min utes to a maximum of 6 hours This function only works with the button on the VCR not the Remote Control If the tape reaches its end during recording the recording stops and O and gt on the display panel blink Press H 4 on the VCR to eject the tape or press GH to rewind the tape BEFORE YOU ST
34. cording standby mode blinks when Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress 7 VCR Indicator lights when the VCR is in the video mode At this point the TV automati cally 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 Plus 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 HM 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 aa Button rewinds the tape initiates high speed reverse search 12 Button sameas button on VCR 13 W Button stops tape 14 Button accesses Menu screen 15 Buttons are used for selection in on screen menus TV PR Buttons selects the connected JVC TV s channel 16 STANDBY ON Button same as button on
35. ction 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 N Neutral or Black mmm Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured Black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician CAUTION E When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet E Dangerous voltage inside Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel To prevent electric shock or fire hazard remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial 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 that it has sufficient space on all sides to allo
36. de 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 50 ADVANCED FEATURES 49 Manual Channel Setup GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press or Pl AUTO CH SET INITIAL SET MAIN MENU av gt MENU EXIT JMG CO SELECT POSITION Use the MXD button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to a vacant position then press z mg In this example we have chosen position 6 BBC1 BBC2 iy on SELECT BAND When the MANUAL CH4 RENE CH SET screen appears press the SS ES and buttons to cee change the band between CH ESTEE regular and CC cable AV SELECT lt gt CURSOR lt gt OK 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 Zu 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 gt button repeatedly to move to the Fine Tuning and use the and buttons to fine tune t
37. e 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 the AUTO SET screen will appear on the TV and remains there for about 4 12 minutes while the VCR searches for receivable stations During Auto Channel Set the mark on the screen moves from left to right NOTE If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable and if your TV offers T V Link etc and the AUTO SET BLEASE WAIT TV is turned on the VCR automatically performs the Preset Download cF pg 12 even if you select Auto for Auto Setup TEE function MENU EXIT 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 D 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 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 DEE MENU EXIT 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 Gui
38. e VCR SET TAPE SPEED Press 4 MM on the Remote Control to set the tape speed to either SP or LP ENGAGE VCR IN AUTO MODE Press and hold SATO on the VCR for about 2 seconds The SAT indicator on the VCR display panel lights up and the VCR turns off automatically Any signal detected at the L 2 IN DECODER connecter will automatically start the VCR recording when the signal stops so will the VCR Notes CONNECTORS Auto Satellite Prog Recording is only possible using the L 2 IN DECODER connec tor TIMER MODE You cannot put the VCR into TIMER MODE when using Auto Satellite Prog Recording Mode REVIEW The number of programmes recorded will not be displayed on the VCR display panel when the REVIEW button is pressed TIMER RECORDING Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer INDICATOR The SATO indicator light flashes when Auto Satellite Prog Recording is in progress DISENGAGE To disengage the VCR during Auto Satellite Prog Recording press the button The VCR will stop recording and turns off TAPE SPEED When recording two or more programmes consecutively you cannot set a different tape speed for each programme The first speed selected will apply to all programmes in that recording session B E S T The B E S T system will not work during Auto Satellite Prog Recording JUST CLOCK Just Clock does not work when in Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode INCOMING SIGNAL The VCR w
39. e end of the 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 OTHER 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 The fully wired 21 pin SCART cable was not connected between TV and the VCR when Preset Download was per formed Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV Turn the TV s volume down If you need the skipped channels restore them Press Il to pause the recording change presets then press gt to resum
40. e 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 pg 10 Turn off the VCR once and connect the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable to the VCR properly then turn on the VCR again Then perform Preset Download again pg 11 List of Terms A Auto Channel Setup pe 48 CHE Eet Eege deed ee 45 Auto Satellite Programme Recording eee 39 PAULO SOUP EE 10 Auto SP gt LP Timer NEEN 44 PAULO See 45 B BEE EE 31 0 Change Station Name E 50 Change Station Preset Position ee 51 E Te E a A E AE EE 54 Connection to a Stereo System E 46 Counter Display ssis nro iniit 19 43 D Delete a Channel 50 Direct Ree hrenn eiieeii anessa eskisi asis 35 E 41 Editing from a Camcorder een 42 Editing Using Another VCR neen 41 Express Timer Programming ENEE 24 F Fine Tuning Stored Channels een 52 G Guide Program Numbers ue 55 H High Speed Search scccscscsciesssecsissessesssssoeseseosocsdtesosonses 17 l nd ex beach eko eege eege eege de 33 Instant REVIEW sisc eege E E EE dees 33 Instant Timer Recording NEE 20 J JUSt Clock E 54 M Manual Channel Setup 49 Manual Tracking oo ecccecesssesesesessesssssesesessesssseees 30 N Next Function Memory EE 45 NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts 32 Na Tagen eege 14 O On Screen Display O 5 D I 43 P Pause During Playback
41. ea refer to station list on page 53 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 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 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 48 ADVANCED FEATURES Tuner Set The VCR needs to find identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly Once done pressing the or 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 or Preset Download has failed to identify and record available channels or you have moved to a new area OH Auto Channel Setup GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press c MAIN MENU PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Move the highlight bar to AUTO CH __ MODE SET SET using the and buttons and press or 54 D twice MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET RF AND SCART CONNECTION If you have chosen to connect the lay GB VCR to th
42. eck that the connection is completed Be sure to use the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable Turn on the TV whose channels have already been stored THREE STEP QUICK START 11 FINISH AUTO SETUP Press and move on to Step 2 to check the results oops If there 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 Preset Download START PRESET DOWNLOAD Press the button The display panel on the rou Bb SATO front of the VCR will show the word Auto lt SC Se Dress the or buttons to select CH and press or gt WHAT WILL HAPPEN The VCR is automati u msAre cally setting up the tuner channels by down Ln E Ges loading from your TV clock and the VIDEO Plus system assigned Guide Program numbers During downloading preset position on the display panel increases from CH1 Preset Download is running don t touch any buttons RF AND SCART CONNECTION If the TV set is in its AV mode see the TV manual you will see the following information displayed on your TV screen T V LINK GUIDE PROG SEI PLEASE WAIT Ki PLEASE WAIT 2 Your TV screen during Preset MENU EXIT Download MENU EXIT SET THE VIDEO CHANNEL TO OFF When Preset Download has finished COM Bb SATO PLETED appears on the TV screen Press to VCR turn off the VCR Press and hold down RW on the VCR until you will see the d
43. ent This equipment 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 be careful 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
44. er sharper edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat same coloured surfaces such as cartoons IMG RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press ADVANCED FEATURES 31 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 inSPandLP to give the best picture quality possible The default setting is ON modes PORADI NON ViN OH Turning BEST ON or OFF Auto Satellite Prog Works before Timer Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the Recording GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press Recording and buttons and press or TOMER bi 0 5 D B E S T dataislost AUTO SPs LPTIMER Kent is ejected D POWER SAVE wnen tape Is ejected SELECT B E S T MODE Move the highlight bar to AUTO POWER B E S T using the and buttons and MENUR EXIT Pressing the button on press E or ce X to set BEST ON or OFF VCR does not start Instant Timer Recording while RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press B E S T is turned ON OH Recording and Playback Using BEST RECORDING Press and hold and press bk 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 Et ye el Jim 2 gt pause of 7 seconds gt 5 During B E S T B E S T complete PLAYBACK Press gt The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality C EI Staue based
45. etween ON and OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press OH 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 POWER OFF IN 3 MIN appears on the screen 3 minutes before the recorder is turned off GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press CSS Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press Gaze or 4 D SELECT AUTO POWER MODE Move the highlight bar to AUTO POWER using the and buttons Press Exa or 44 gt to select 3H or OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press Repeat Playback MODE SET BEST PICTURE CONTROL AUTO T AUTO TIMER ON 0 S D ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP gt LPTIMER OFF POWER SAVE ON AUTO POWER OFF av gt MENU EXIT MODE SET B E S T ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER ON 0 S D ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP LPTIMER OFF POWER SA ON AUTO POWER OFF Lag MENU EXIT START REPEAT PLAYBACK Press gt then press and hold gt 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 W gt 463 or amp PP stops repeat playback Next Function Memory PLAY To playback immediately after rewinding press datz and then within 2 seconds POWER OFF To power off the VCR immediately after rewinding press datz and then within
46. he TV screen will display 445 or we and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the fifth index marker from its current position Instant ReView After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW F Ep SATO VCR W E gt 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 AUTO SATELLITE PROGRAMME RECORDING If Auto Satellite Programme Recording has been used to record the programmes the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the display panel 34 ADVANCED FEATURES T V Link Functions When you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable lt pg 9 the following functions are available You can use these functions only with a TV offering T V Link etc For details refer to the instruction manual for your TV Compatible with TVs offering T V Link EasyLink Megalogic SMARTLINK Q Link DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link vi
47. he channel A 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 50 ADVANCED FEATURES Change Station Name GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press or 41D CD SELECT POSITION Use the MXD button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the preset position you want then press twice SELECT CHARACTER Press cu gt until the first letter of the station name begins blinking PR CH s __ FINE 06 CH45 BBCI Ze ENTER NEW CHARACTER Press the and buttons to cycle through the characters A Z 0 9 X space and stop when CRES the desired character is indicated then press P to enter Enter the OK ge S MENU EXIT remaining characters the same way maximum of 4 After entering all characters press The Confirmation screen appears Ifyou make a mistake press d xa until the incorrect character begins blinking Then enter the correct character by pressing the and buttons CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Delete a Channel GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press x or 44 D
48. he highlight bar to GUIDE PROG SET using the and buttons and press or 41D ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER Use the and buttons to enter the correct Guide Program number for the TV station shown then press or st D ENTER RECEIVING PRESET NUMBER Press AUX number key o to select TV PROG or SAT Use the and buttons GUIDE PROG SET to enter the receiving preset number that the VCR or satellite receiver uses to receive the TV station then press or du D GUIDE PROG Ty PROG CH4 S SATELLITE RECEIVER USERS To timer record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus system you need to install GE d the provided Satellite Controller and performs the procedure described in Satellite Receiver Control Setting lt pg 36 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 56 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 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
49. hen listening to sound through the connected stereo turn the TV s volume down to zero DYNAMIC RANGE This VCR has a Hi Fi audio dynamic range of 80 dB Check that your stereo is capable of handling this level of input If it cannot you risk speaker damage 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 47 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 Mf button on the VCR until Eb sat the display panel shows the following informa VCR tion E gt REVIEW Set Video Channel FOR AV CONNECTION Press until the D display panel shows VCR The Video Channel is now set to OFF E Go to Step 3 FOR RF CONNECTION Press C or lt to Bb SATO set the VCR to a vacant channel number VCR E gt REVIEW between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any station in your ar
50. hrough these instructions Refer to the List of Terms on page 60 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual 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 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 SBEBB em Satellite Controller O AA Batteries x 2 RF Cable Infrared Remote REVIEW ocg 4D D l D DEBUT m Oo SEC Le00000 04 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 9 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
51. ial METHOD TWO Press the ff 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 bk to resume playback Single Frame Movement You can move backward or forward from the still picture in one of three ways METHOD ONE Turn the JOG Dial right for forward or left for back METHOD TWO Press the ff button on the Remote Control Each time the ll button is pressed the frame will move forward one frame METHOD THREE Press d 24 or 4 P on the 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 3 Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion You can make it do this in one of three ways METHOD ONE During playback turn the JOG Dial 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 METHOD TWO During still picture press and hold I on the Remote Control for 2 seconds then release Press and release ll again to return to still picture METHOD THREE During still picture press and hold the d Ga or P 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 vertic
52. ible 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 gt button on the VCR or the Remote Control ES appears blinking in the display panel during automatic tracking lt pg 31 a Stop amp Eject STOP Press the W amp button on the VCR or the J button on the Remote Control once to stop playback EJECT Press the W amp button on the VCR a second time to eject the cassette from the VCR The cassette will take about 6 seconds to appear once the W button has been pressed NOTE You can also eject the cassette while the VCR is turned off Q BASIC FEATURES 15 Rewind and Fast Forward During Stop Mode REWIND Press the d button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial to the left FAST FORWARD Press the button on the Remote Control or tu
53. ill only react to the start of an incoming signal at the L 2 IN DECODER connecter If you try to engage Auto Satellite Prog Recording Mode whilst the satellite receiver is powered on the SATO indicator light will flash but the VCR will not record You must power the satellite receiver off then on again to begin recording in these circumstances CABLE INPUT You can record in the same way from a cable system as long as you connect the cable system has a timer on off function and is connected to the L 2 IN DECODER connector INCOMPATIBILITIES Some satellite receivers output signals even when turned off These receiv ers cannot be used with this VCR in this way ADVANCED FEATURES 41 Editing Editing Using Another VCR CONNECT UP Connect the two VCRs together using a 21 pin SCART cable If this VCR is to be the player connect its L 1 IN OUT connecter to the recording VCR If this VCR is to be the recorder you can use either the L 1 IN OUT or the L 2 IN DECODER connecter to connect to the player VCR SET RECORDER 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 connecter or L 2 if you ve used the L 2 IN DECODER connecter If this VCR is the player set 0 S D to OFF F pg 43 SET EDIT MODE See Picture Control on page 31 START SOURCE VCR Engage its PLAY mode START RECORDING VCR Engage its RECORD mode TV Set Your VCR
54. is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct 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 csssccssssseees 6 Equipment Key esessessecessoscesoccsssoceesscsessoe 7 Welcome to JVC eve 8 Three Step Quick Start ee 10 Basic Features sessssosoeosecesesesesesesosoooceoee 13 Advanced Features ee 29 Subsidiary Information se 56 List of Terms essseeeooesossssosoossssscsososssseeso 60 6 DIAGRAMS OF EQUIPMENT QOO000000 E gt REVI
55. isplay on the right Press PR Button on the Remote Control until the figure reads E gt REVIEW FINISH PRESET DOWNLOAD Press and move on to Step 2 to check the results oops If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Preset Download turn the VCR off and then on again Re perform Preset Download NOTES In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal the VCR cannot setup either the clock or Guide Program numbers e On this VCR the characters available for station names ID are A Z 0 9 and space The names of some downloaded stations may differ from those on your TV 12 THREE STEP QUICK START Check the Results When Auto Setup or Preset Download 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 Clock has not Perform Clock Set on page 54 Go to Step 3 Neither the Preset Positions or the Clock have been set successfully EIER Make sure the cables are connected properly to the VCR and turn the VCR off and then on again Try Auto Set Up or Preset Download 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
56. n to turn the indicator off Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT 1 The tape does not run during recording 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 picture does not appear while the tape is running 2 Noise appears during visual search 3 Noise appears during normal playback 4 The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broad 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 gt pg 47 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 7 pg 30 Use
57. ng On either the VCR or the Remote Control press to temporarily stop recording and press to resume You cannot change the preset position on the VCR while it is recording but you can while it is paused see Choose a Programme at the top of this page BASIC FEATURES 19 T 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 O and on the display panel blink Press BIS on the VCR to eject the tape or press AAE to rewind the tape OH 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 OH 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
58. nter the preset position for the satellite receiver e You cannot set PDC to ON You cannot timer record the satellite broadcast received on the channel position o by the satellite receiver 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 or PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal TV screen appears O Engage Timer Mode You must now put the VCR into Timer Mode by pressing otherwise no recording will take place 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 O and gt on the display panel blink Press to disengage timer then press BIS on the VCR to eject the tape or press then press dato rewind the tape 26 BASIC FEATURES BEFORE YOU START Set the tape speed Make sure that the VCR s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place 24H Express Timer Programming You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 h
59. on the condition of the tape in use BEST is active during Auto a Tracking bESt appears on the VCR s display panel Avoiding B E S T Time Delay Since BEST introduces a 7 second delay before recording starts you may wish to compensate by first pressing ll and together this puts the VCR into RECORD PAUSE mode during which time the VCR performs the B E S T tape assessment and then pressing gt when you wish to start recording 32 ADVANCED FEATURES BEFORE YOU START Set On Screen Display 0 S D to ON gt pg 43 d 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 displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds SELECT STEREO Press AUDIO until HIFI Lis 4 R appears on the TV screen SELECT BILINGUAL Press AUDIO until HIFI L r or HIFI R appears on the TV screen as required SELECT STANDARD To 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 Fl Liba R Hi Fi stereo pre recorded tapes HI Fl Sz Lib Main audio of bilingual tapes HI FI R Sub audio of bilingual
60. osemarkie 39 45 49 42 67 Rumster Forest 31 27 24 21 Selkirk 55 62 59 65 52 Wales Blaenplwyf 31 27 24 21 56 Carmel 57 63 60 53 Llanddona 57 63 60 53 Moel y Parc 52 45 49 42 Presely 46 40 43 50 37 Wenvoe 44 51 41 47 Northern Ireland Brougher Mountain 22 28 25 32 Divis 31 27 24 21 37 Limavady 55 62 59 65 54 ADVANCED FEATURES Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup Preset Download or Auto Channel Set The VCR s memory backup has expired e You want to change the Just Clock setting OH Setting the Clock GET TO THE INITIAL SET SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the and buttons and press or st D GET TO THE CLOCK SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar to CLOCK SET using the and buttons and press or du D SET TIME AND DATE When the CLOCK SET screen appears the time will be blinking Use the and buttons to set the CLOCK SET correct time pressing and holding will advance the time in STIME YEAR 30 minute increments and then press or 4 gt The date will blink Use the and buttons to set the correct nee NEN date pressing and holding will advance the date in 15 day incre ae ments and then press or 4 gt Set the correct year in the MENU EXIT same way and press gen SET JUST CLOCK Set as desired using the and buttons then press or sb D SET PRESET FOR CLOCK DATA SO
61. ours using the 24H EXPRESS button and the Advanced JOG Dial on the VCR ENTER PROGRAM MODE Press the 24H Ep SATO EXPRESS button on the VCR The TN Programme Start Time indicator starts blinking BAEREN on the display panel SET START TIME Turn the JOG Dial to the right Ile or left One click stop of the JOG Dial changes VCR the time in 5 minute intervals LEE SET STOP TIME Push the center part of the JOG Bb SATO Dial The Programme Stop Time indicator starts Ge blinking on the display panel Turn the JOG Dial Sie to the right or left SET PRESET POSITION Push the center part of SES the JOG Dial Turn the JOG Dial to the right or ver left E gt REVIEW ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press the 24H EXPRESS button on the VCR The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel Before pressing the 24H EXPRESS button to engage the timer mode you can cancel the setting at anytime by pressing the center part of the JOG Dial for more than 3 seconds Repeat the above steps from setting the start time To disengage the Timer Mode press or 24H EXPRESS Notes You can set this VCR to timer record up to eight programmes If you try to enter a ninth FULL appears on the display panel IfErr appears on the display panel repeat the above steps again When a menu screen is shown you cannot use the 24H Express Timer Programming function Press cto return to normal screen and try again e
62. ownload O BEFORE YOU START Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is 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 or D WHAT WILL HAPPEN The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word Auto Do not press an baron on the VCR or the Remote Control NOTE If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable and if your TV offers T V Link etc and the TV is turned on the VCR automatically performs the Preset Download pg 11 even if you select Auto for Auto Setup function The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner L eA channels clock the VIDEO Plus assigned Guide NUE e D teg Program numbers and the video channel This only happens the first time that the VCR is turned on Hl EP saTO 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 auroser 2 and a 21 pin SCART Cable not provided and the 2 PLEASE WAITS TV set is in its AV mode see the TV manual you will see the following information displayed on SEENEN vour TV screen MENU EXIT Your T
63. r 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 of the 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 perform 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 55 and re perform the procedure SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 59 TIMER RECORDING CONT 7 O and the SAT indicator won t stop blinking 8 Oand on the display panel won t stop blinking The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed The end of the tape was reached during Auto Satellite Programme Recording Th
64. rn the JOG Dial to the right SQPB This VCR is equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S VHS format and the SP mode with regular VHS resolution NOTES SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution S VHS recording is not possible with this VCR When you play back a tape recorded in S VHS format and the SP mode noise may appear in the still slow motion or frame by frame playback mode Depending on the tape noise may appear during normal playback OH Video Heads Cleaning The heads get dirty in the following cases In an environment 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 F pg 43 16 BASIC FEATURES Playback Features OH Advanced JOG Dial O The JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR It has various functions such as picture search t this page and pg 17 selecting preset position pg 18 24H Express Timer Programming pg 26 etc Pause During Playback There are two ways to view a still picture during playback METHOD ONE Push the center part of the JOG D
65. rt 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 CN 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 VU SQPB FIER VIDE PAL DELUXE E Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recording is not possible with this model E This model is equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK that makes it possible to play back S VHS recordings in the SP mode with regular VHS resolution E HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment E VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation A SAFETY FIRST Some Dos And Don ts On The Safe Use Of Equipm
66. tapes NORM Audio dubbed tapes Ce Audio dubbed tapes Notes NORMAL SELECTION HI FI L b4 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 which only have normal audio RECORDING Ifthe 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 33 Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback press 30 SEC amp up to 4 times Each press of the 30 SEC button will cause the VCR to go into fast motion playback for a period of 30 seconds Normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during a Skip Search press B gt 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 lt aa or gt once The TV screen will display 441 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 d za or ss P the required number of times e g five T
67. ting pg 36 e You cannot set PDC to ON You cannot timer record the satellite broadcast received on the channel position o by the satellite receiver Leave the satellite receiver s power on O Return to Normal Screen Press PROG or 2 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 VCR into Timer Mode by pressing otherwise no recording will take place will appear on the display panel Make sure that the VCR turns off automatically 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 O and gt on the display panel blink Press to disengage timer then press on the VCR to eject the tape or press 5 then press lt 4 lt Q 9 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
68. w 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 in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT block the recorder s ventilation openings 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 AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transpo

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