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JVC HR-J680EK User's Manual

1. omm pm a Video Channel RF Cable or AV Mode provided 21 pin SCART Cables not provided Another VCR ADVANCED FEATURES 43 Editing from a Camcorder CONNECT UP Connect the Camcorder s AUDIO VIDEO OUT connecter to the VCR s rear panel AV1 L 1 IN OUT or the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connecter via an optional cable adapter SET INPUT MODE Press AUX or PR so that L 1 for AV1 L 1 IN OUT connecter or L 2 for AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connecter appears in the place of a preset posi tion number SET EDIT MODE See Picture Control on page 30 START CAMCORDER Engage the camcorder s PLAY mode START RECORDER Press Your VCR N i QUOD00000 Cable adapter not provided Audio Video Cable not provided Camcorder Ay ADVANCED FEATURES Other Functions On Screen Display 0 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 ee oe a or D AUTO TIMER OFF SIRECI REC ENABLE DISABLE OSD The default setting for OSD is ON Move Pre D the highlight bar to OSD using the and buttons and ay iaki press or 5 D to toggle between ON and OFF MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press GUIDE TO ON SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION 14 yp Q PR 1 BBC1 co a 2 12 21
2. 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 gt immediately be incorrect or simply show as 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 0000 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 to 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 30 minute in
3. MENU EXIT SET THE VIDEO CHANNEL TO OFF When Preset Download has finished COM ares ae PLETED appears on the TV screen Press to Li J L SATO turn off the VCR Press and hold down W on LIT ILI revew the VCR until you will see the display on the right Press PR Button on the Remote Control until the figure reads 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 e 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 x 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 55 Go to Step 3 Neither the Preset Positions or the Clock have been set successfully Make sure the cables are connected properly to the VCR and turn the VCR off and the
4. MM JVC VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR J6S80EK HR J682EK VPSIPDC _DAILYIOTDN WEEKLYMEBDO wo aux eur FIN PRESS 0 evo co cc co co ooo aes oe e GY WS JVC A Li 5008 SapB p 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 W Please read the various precautions on pages 2 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder W It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re record pre recorded tapes records or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording broadcast or cable programme and in any literary dramatic musical or artistic work embodied therein IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead adapter or consult your dealer In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If the f
5. 22 31 29 BBC2 46 33 56 52 63 63 28 62 44 26 44 45 55 24 64 27 44 55 28 40 33 64 28 51 34 62 26 45 64 63 46 34 27 26 28 26 46 26 45 27 62 27 63 63 45 40 51 28 27 62 ITV 43 23 66 64 60 60 25 59 41 23 41 42 58 27 61 24 41 59 25 43 23 61 25 47 28 59 29 49 61 60 43 28 24 23 25 23 43 23 49 24 59 24 60 60 49 43 41 25 24 59 CH4 65 30 53 67 53 53 B2 65 47 29 47 66 68 21 54 21 47 65 32 50 29 54 32 41 32 65 23 42 54 53 50 32 21 29 Be 29 DO 29 42 21 65 21 53 53 42 50 47 32 21 65 CH5 37 49 67 37 35 37 29 35 52 35 37 35 325 56 37 56 48 55 68 ADVANCED FEATURES 55 Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if e 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 Setting the Clock GET TO THE INITIAL SET SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the and buttons and press Crea 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 CLOCK SET co
6. A dE Button rewinds the tape initiates high speed reverse search 5 bP Button fast forwards tape initiates high speed forward search 6 PR Button selects a preset position 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 Button starts regular recording press once Instant Timer Recording press twice sets duration of ITR 10 Il Button stops tape temporarily during recording stops tape temporarily during playback plays back frame by frame with each additional press 11 M 24 Button stops tape ejects tape during Stop mode 12 SATO Button enables disables the Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode 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 3 ANT IN Connector enables connection of aerial 4 AV2 L 2 IN DECODER Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder input recordable when L 2 selected Diagram Key 5 AV1 L 1 IN OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second VCR input recordable when L 1 selected 6 AUDIO OUT L R Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder TV or second VCR for dubbing 7 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver VCR DISPLAY PANEL 1 Ind
7. 240 video cassette 13289 089f HH 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 Printed in Germany COPYRIGHT 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0101 IYV KID JVE M
8. 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 a a 4 nn lite AT ANE IN avanen ay praline TASS O are L E l Back of VCR Mains Outlet 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 pg 10 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 perform Preset Download t pg 11 Compatible w
9. a power cut or because the AC was removed from the VCR A V will be auto matically selected when the power is restored to the VCR If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder be sure to set L 2 SELECT back to appropriate mode 42 ADVANCED FEATURES 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 AV1 L 1 IN OUT connecter to the recording VCR If this VCR is to be the recorder you can use either the AV1 L 1 IN OUT or the AV2 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 AV1 L 1 IN OUT connecter or L 2 if you ve used the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connecter If this VCR is the player set O S D to OFF pg 44 e When using the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector set L 2 SELECT to the appropriate mode i pg 41 SET EDIT MODE See Picture Control on page 30 START SOURCE VCR Engage its PLAY mode START RECORDING VCR Engage its RECORD mode Your VCR 21 pin SCART Cables Video Channel not provided or AV Mode RF Cable provided Another VCR Your VCR as the Player e eeeqo eeeeeeeeegeeeeeeeeedeeeeeeeeeeoeeeeeoeeeeeweeoeee eee ee ed Your VCR as the Recorder Your VCR TV Set
10. 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 FINDING FIRST INDEX MARKER Press lt a ors D once The TV screen will display lt 1 or P11 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 lt lt 4 or sy D the required number of times e g five The TV screen will display ke5 or 15 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 n and begin playback The display panel tells you how many timer l sv 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
11. mode during playback 7 47 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 same as button on VCR 29 Il Button same as button on VCR 30 Button enters selections made in on screen menus 31 lt 22 4 D 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 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 O Getting Everything Ready BEFORE YOU START Please read the SAFETY FIRST on pages 2 4 it tells you about some safety points CHECK THE CONTENTS Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat stable surface Check that you have the items shown below Refer to the diagrams on pages 6 7 when reading through these instructions Refer to the List of Terms on page 61 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual ps DER Satellite Controller RF Cable I PROG AM E e Infrared Remote AA Batteries x 2
12. normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the other to delete those stations which have a poor picture Delete A Channel on page 51 MANUAL STATION SETTING If any of the above problems occur refer to pages 51 52 to input station names i Set Stations You can also change station preset positions i 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 lt pg 48 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 PVO AR ee S 14 Playback Features ss 16 Recording en cd 18 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming 21 Express Timer Programming sesssssscssesse 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 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
13. programme and have not engaged the Timer Ani Mode you will see this warning appear on your TIMER RECORDING screen five minutes before the appointed start TO START SOON i x time To clear the display press X WARNING If the VCR is being used as the player Me for tape to tape dubbing this warning screen will be recorded by the other VCR 24 BASIC FEATURES Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode for the programme that you wish to record follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record Make sure that the VCR s clock is set correctly O Get to the Programme Screen Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Press PROG then press START P1 Turn on the TV and pe select the Video channel es or the AV Mode OK 0 SAT PROG EXIT B Enter Programme Details M SET START TIME Use the START button to rua enter the start time TBR M SET STOP TIME Use the STOP button to am enter the stop time gt 0 SAT PROG EXIT M SET DATE Use the DATE button to adjust mi the date current date will automatically appear M SET PROGRAMME Use the PR button to wm enter the programme required SET TAPE SPEED You can change the tape speed between Standard Play SP and Long Play LP by pressing 47 SET PDC MODE Press PDC to change between ON and OFF Programme Delivery Control PDC is a service designed to ens
14. properly connected e All necessary power switches have not been turned on e The input mode is not correct e The camcorder has not been properly connected e The input mode is not correct e The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly e The timer is not engaged e Timer recording is in progress e The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded e The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed e The end of the tape was reached during timer recording e has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record information has been pro grammed incorrectly e The VCR s preset positions have been set incorrectly SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 59 CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 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
15. 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 will only react to the start of an incoming signal at the AV2 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 AV2 L 2 IN DECODER 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 L 2 SELECT Setting Set L 2 SELECT to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector of this VCR GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press ore SELECT L 2 SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar to L 2 SELECT using
16. the and buttons Press or 54 D to select the desired mode e A V To use this VCR as the recording deck with the player connected to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector e DECODER To use a decoder connected to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connec tor SAT To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the VCR is turned off RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press Notes e When L 2 SELECT is set to SAT it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the VCR is turned off When the VCR is in the stop mode or recording press TV VCR on the Remote Control to turn off the VCR indicator on the display panel If you turn on the VCR when the satellite receiver s power is off nothing appears on the TV screen In this case turn of the satellite receiver or set the TV to its TV mode or press TV VCR on the Remote Control to set the VCR to the video mode e When L 2 SELECT is set to SAT SAT appears on the TV screen or SAt on the display panel instead of L 2 e Ifyou have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector be sure to set L 2 SELECT back to appropriate mode after editing If you re not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector leave L 2 SELECT set to A V The default setting is A V if the VCR s memory backup has expired due to
17. then release The Play indicator E gt 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 EX or amp PP stops repeat playback Next Function Memory PLAY To playback immediately after rewinding press lt 4 lt Qq and then within 2 seconds POWER OFF To power off the VCR immediately after rewinding press lt 4 lt Q 9 and then O within 2 seconds TIMER STANDBY To put the VCR in timer standby mode immediately after rewinding press A and then within 2 seconds ADVANCED FEATURES 47 Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system CONNECT UP Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connecters on the VCR to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connecters on your stereo See diagram below FM Tuner a TT SSeS Sees CD Player Stereo Amplifier Audio Cable not provided Speaker Television Speaker SAT 7 T ZAO E ET EU OE Back of VCR Mains Outlet nea NOTES ON STEREO CONNECTIONS SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Make sure that you connect the L and R speakers in the right order NICAM TV If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area this VCR can record them indepen dently of the TV set and play them back throug
18. 00 NTSC gt PAL 3 11 24 12 01 WARNING TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON 10 M X 9 4 8 7 5 REMAIN 10 00 6 Operation mode O Tape remaining time Preset position number indicators Audio mode and station name Tape speed SP LP EP O Tape position indicator Auxiliary input mode EP is for NTSC only O NICAM display indicator L 1 L 2 or SAT NTSC playback display 10 VPS PDC indicator D Timer warning O Tape direction D Day month year cassette Loaded O Counter display Current time indicator 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 Ores SELECT POWER SAVE MODE Move the highlight bar to POWER SAVE using the and buttons Press or 55 D to select ON or OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press c NOTES e During Power Save the display panel will be turned off ADVANCED FEATURES 45 MODE SET EST PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF DIRECT REC AUTO SP gt LP TIMER Lr POWER SAVE NEXT PAGE AV gt MENU EXIT The Just Clock function F pg 55 does not work while the Power Save mode is engaged e While the VCR is in the Power Save mode the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on off the VCR e Power Save does not work when the VCR is in the Timer mode the VCR s power is turned off after timer r
19. 55 gt to set B E S T ON or OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 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 qt LL L e IL JIL During B E S T 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 VCR SATO pause of 7 seconds gt REVIEW VCR NEO REVIEW B E S T complete VCR NEO gt Lo m ve Tracking bESt appears on the VCR s display panel 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 J 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 44 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 Pr
20. 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 HJ 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 EX Button same as button on VCR 12 Button same as 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 EQUIPMENT KEY 7 16 STANDBY ON Button same as button on VCR 17 AUDIO Button changes output sound mode m e 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 same as button on VCR 25 Auto Tracking Button enables disables auto tracking
21. 65 SIEMENS 64 HIRSCHMANN 64 78 99 SKYMASTER 69 98 ITT NOKIA 68 THOMSON 97 JERROLD 75 TPS 83 KATHREIN 70 71 96 TRIAX 91 LUXOR 68 WISI 64 SELECT SATELLITE RECEIVER S PRESET POSI TION FOR TESTING Press the appropriate SAT CONTROL SET number keys to enter one of the channel sar Proc EE positions on the satellite receiver then press Cea e You can select the channel position between ENR RE 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 ee you set SAT PROG 111 Press the and buttons to move the highlight bar to CHANGED TO then press NOT CHANGED or gt to finish the Sat Control Set mode AV gt OK 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 ors 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 e For some satellite receivers you need to set its channel input mode to 2 digit e If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes be sure to set to All Channel Mode For details refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver e When selecting the satellite receiver s p
22. ADVANCED FEATURES PROGRAMME SATELLITE RECEIVER Enter the details of the programme into your satellite receiver see receiver manual and put a tape in the VCR GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press or D SELECT L 2 SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar to L 2 SELECT using the and buttons Press or 5 D to select L 2 or SAT Then press SET TAPE SPEED Press 4 47 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 SATO indicator on the VCR display panel lights up and the VCR turns off automatically Any signal detected at the AV2 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 AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector 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
23. ET Cable and a 21 pin SCART Cable not provided a EE and the TV set is in its AV mode see the TV manual you will see the following information Check that th CCK INAL UNE displayed on your TV screen connection is completed Your TV screen during Auto Setup if SCART is used Turn on the TV 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 sk a see this display The number is the channel on REVIEW 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 neces sary 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 RF AND SCART CONNECTION If you have chosen TE to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF SATO Cable and a 21 pin SCART Cable not provided REVIEW 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 therefore do not need a dedicated video channel O BEFORE YOU START Check that t
24. R setting cannot be changed 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 ADVANCED FEATURES 51 Change Station Name GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press or D Co SELECT POSITION Use the X 3 5 button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the preset position you want then press twice SELECT CHARACTER Press D until the first letter of the station name begins blinking PR CH xs FINE DECODER 06 CH45 BBC1 OFF FS ENTER NEW CHARACTER Press the and buttons to cycle through the characters A Z 0 9 space and stop when oe the desired character is indicated then press gt to enter Enter the OK OK MENU EXIT remaining characters the same way maximum of 4 After entering all characters press e The Confirmation screen appears e Ifyou make a mistake press lt 4 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 lors D Cd SELECT CHANNEL Usethe X35 button on the R
25. RWARD Press the 6 button on the Remote Control 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 e SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution S VHS recording is not possible with this VCR e 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 Video Heads Cleaning Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL 2U in the following cases Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back e 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 44 16 BASIC FEATURES Playback Features O Pause During Playback Press the II button on the VCR or the Remote Control If the paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically press the PR button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady Press B gt to resume playback 2 Single Frame Movement You can move backward or forward from the still picture in one of two ways METHOD ONE Press the Jf button on the Remote Control Each time the button is pressed the frame will move forward one frame METHOD TWO Press lt 4 or 4 D on the Remote Control Each time one of these buttons is pressed the frame wil
26. 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 c pg 56 and re perform the procedure 60 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION OTHER PROBLEMS 1 Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording When scanning channels some of them are skipped over The preset cannot be changed Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared No channels are stored in the VCR s memory The camcorder s microphone is too close to the TV The TV s volume is too high Those channels have been designated to be skipped Recording is in progress After the manual settings were made Auto Channel Set was performed The TV aerial cable was not connected to the VCR when 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 I to pause the recording change presets then press to resume recording Perform manual setting again Turn off the VCR once and co
27. 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 or PR on the VCR to select the channel that you wish to record O Set the Tape Speed Press JI and check the on screen display until the required tape speed is shown You can choose Standard Play SP or Long Play LP The picture quality on LP 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 O Pause and Resume During Recording On either the VCR or the Remote Control press IE 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 O 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 Q Display Tape Remaining Time Press the
28. UTO NORM Provides optimised picture benefits of B E S T Picture System When B E S T is OFF PICTURE MODE SET CONTROL switches automatically from AUTO to NORM e EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing record OSD ing or playback AUTO SP LP TIMER SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed NEXT PAGE tapes containing lots of noise MENUT EXIT SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat same coloured surfaces such as cartoons RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press ABOUT B E S T Works in SP and LP modes Does not work with Auto Satellite Prog Recording Works before Timer Recording B E S T data is lost when tape is ejected Pressing the button on VCR does not start Instant Timer Recording while B E S T is turned ON 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 to give the best picture quality possible The default setting is ON Turning B E S T ON or OFF GET TO THE MODE SET SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press or SE CONTRO AUTO TIMER aD 0 5 D dise DIRECT REC AUTO SP gt LP TIMER g 3 POWER SAVE SELECT B E S T MODE Move the highlight bar to NEXT PAGE aV gt OK B E S T using the and buttons and MENU EXIT press or
29. aged e The video heads may be dirty e Automatic tracking is engaged CORRECTIVE ACTION Connect the mains power cord Press the button to turn the indicator off Replace the dead batteries with new ones Press to resume recording Check the cassette If you are using only the RF cable for connection Set the TV to the Video Channel Perform Video Channel Set pg 48 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 lt pg 30 Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL 2U or consult your JVC dealer Try manual tracking pg 30 or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to NORM c pg 32 SYMPTOM 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 TIMER RECORDING 1 Timer recording won t work 2 Timer programming is not possible 3 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE e There is no cassette loaded or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed e L 1 L 2 or SAT has been selected as the input mode e The source another VCR camcorder has not been
30. and your TV via both the RF cable and the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable 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 via fully wired 21 pin SCART cable The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system NexTView Link You can download the EPG Electronic Programme Guide information from your TV for timer programming on the 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 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 press or D SELECT DIRECT REC MODE Move the highlight bar to DIRECT REC using the and MODE SET buttons Press or sy D to select ON
31. 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 O 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 p gt button on the VCR or the Remote Control bESt appears blinking in the display panel during automatic tracking F pg 31 Stop amp Eject STOP Press the W amp button on the VCR or the I 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 amp button has been pressed Q Q BASIC FEATURES 15 Rewind and Fast Forward REWIND Press the lt 4 lt Q button on the Remote Control FAST FO
32. cre 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 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 30 min utes to a maximum of 6 hours This function only works with the button on the VCR not the Remote Control 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 BASIC FEATURES 21 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming The VIDEO Plus system uses the code numbers called PlusCodes printed after each programme in your TV listings guide These are a kind of shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR to record the correct programme channel and time Q Get to the VIDEO Plus Screen Press PROG You will see the following TV screen information PLUSCODE NO Css 0 9 gt VIDEO PLUS EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG EXIT Enter the PlusCode Number Press the number keys on the Remote Control to PLUSCODE NO enter the PlusCode of the programme you wish to record If you make a mistake p
33. ecording or Instant Timer Recording the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode is engaged pg 39 L 2 SELECT is set to DECODER or SAT F pg 41 Q 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 Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press Cee ores D ENABLE DISABLE AUTO SP LP TIMER Select AUTO SP LP TIMER using the and buttons and press or gt D to toggle between ON and OFF RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press c MODE SET E S T PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP gt LPTIMER ON POWER AV ON NEXT PAGE AV gt OK MENU EXIT 46 ADVANCED FEATURES O 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 Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press eee ee a or D GET sms DIRECT REC ENABLE DISABLE AUTO TIMER Select AUTO TIMER using the SLE and buttons and press or 5 D to toggle ave aed between ON and OFF MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press Repeat Playback START REPEAT PLAYBACK Press then press and hold again for over 5 seconds
34. emote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish cee GE BBC2 09 to delete Ve 10 30 CH4 CH5S DELETE CHANNEL Press X AY lt gt gt GK EDIT X DELETE RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU EXIT 52 ADVANCED FEATURES Change Station Preset Position GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press lors D G9 SELECT ITEM Usethe X5 button on the Remote Control until the item you want to move begins blinking then press The station name ID and its channel CH number begin blinking SELECT NEW POSITION Use the D button to move the station to the new preset position then press PR ID PR CH ID PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 BBC1 08 ess 01 s 26 BBC1 08 ITV 09 02 33 BBC2 09 gt 03 a 30 CH4Z 10 03 7 23 ITV S 04 33 BBC2 11 gt 30 CH4 057 37 CH5S 12 37 CH5 06 SE 13 07 14 AV 4 gt MOVE K MANUAL CH SET AV lt gt MOVE gt MENU EXIT MENU EXIT CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Example If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2 the stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space ADVANCED FEATURES 53 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 D ST SELECT ITEM Usethe Y JS button on the Remote Control to
35. esocsee sereneceasicdene 21 Power Save Mode siaii snana 45 Preset Download poesien nner renee nee rere 11 R Record a Programme While Watching Another 19 TSN EE poston sae E N E ee 18 Recording Resume Funeti n 5 20 Repeat PAPIER a 46 S Satellite OLE We ie satan easteausegseseesneaesedsseaueeesSecuseasnes 36 Satellite Receiver Control Settings 00 eeeeeeeeees 36 Single Frame Movement 16 SD SO east seSecaceeeneeceeueasceieaes 33 Slow MO OS ee ne eR eee ee 17 Soundtrack Selection ss skseascsiousssssea8icaceucestaeesexsoseuss 32 OPD e E 15 T Tape Remainime Times nen R 19 44 Timer Warning Display sssseeseesessesssesese 23 25 Ad DORE ctca aise een cieus caucus awstvaicannsseevedietoeetiae ices 49 TV Station Channel Number Guide ee 54 VS Atos cess 53 V Variable Speed SE cary ccsecssanetasteceueccsesnes 17 Video CS ert ee nee ENTE OnE eee 48 Vid o Heads Cleaning vcs is 15 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming s ssesseseeesese 21 W When Programmes Overlap Each Other s sses 0 28 MEMO MEMO SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement AC 220 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption on 16 W off 4 0 W Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions WxHxD 400 mm x94 mm x 278 mm Weight 3 4 kg Format VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time SP 240 min with E 240 video cassette LP 480 min with E
36. ess AUDIO until HIFI Lit 1 R appears on the TV screen SELECT BILINGUAL Press AUDIO until HIFI L 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 Lipa R Hi Fi stereo pre recorded tapes Lip Main audio of bilingual tapes HER JR Sub audio of bilingual tapes NORM Audio dubbed tapes Ms y n Audio dubbed tapes Notes NORMAL SELECTION HI FI L lt 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 normal audio onto both the HiFi and normal audio tracks This will eliminate possible audio interference ADVANCED FEATURES 33 Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback press 30 SEC up to 4 times Each press of the 30 SEC amp 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 gt Index Search Each time you record a programme this VCR puts an index marker
37. f a station s quality is poor you can delete that station from the memory see page 51 50 ADVANCED FEATURES Manual Channel Setup GET TO THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the and buttons and press Or px ee INITIAL SET MAIN MENU AV gt MENU EXIT JVC Co SELECT POSITION Use the 3 Sd button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to a vacant position then press In this example we have chosen position 6 SELECT BAND When the MANUAL CH SET screen appears press the and buttons to AE change the band between CH a RE regular and CC cable 0 9 SELECT lt gt CURSOR 4 gt OK OK MENU EXIT INPUT CHANNEL NUMBER Press the 54 D 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 54 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 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 SELECT DECODER SETTING When receiving a scrambled broadcast with a decoder connected to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector set L 2 SELECT to DECODER c pg 41 and set DECODER setting to ON When L 2 SELECT is set to A V or SAT the DECODE
38. h the stereo VOLUME When listening to sound through the connected stereo turn the TV s volume down to zero DYNAMIC RANGE This VCR has a Hi Fi audio dynamic range of 80dB Check that your stereo is capable of handling this level of input If it cannot you risk speaker damage 48 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 I button on the VCR until the display panel shows the following informa tion Set Video Channel FOR AV CONNECTION Press until the ae display panel shows SATO The Video Channel is now set to OFF GENEN Go to Step 3 FOR RF CONNECTION Press C or L3 to Wea set the VCR to a vacant channel number SATO REVIEW between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any station in your area refer to sta
39. he 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 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 O button The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word Auto Press the or buttons to select CH and press OK or D SATO REVIEW WHAT WILL HAPPEN The VCR is automati cally setting up the tuner channels by down loading from your TV clock and the VIDEO Plus assigned Guide Program numbers During downloading preset position on the display panel increases from CH1 VCR SINO REVIEW 7 LI Lil I Preset Download is running don t touch any buttons RF AND SCART CONNECTION Ifthe 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 SEJ PLEASE WAIT PLEASE WAIT 24 gt Your TV screen during Preset MENU EXIT Download
40. icator 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 A Channel Display shows preset position where the station currently being received is stored Mode shows external input mode selected L 1 L 2 or SAt 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 VCR Indicator lights when the VCR is in the video mode At this point the TV automati cally enters AV mode 7 SATO Indicator lights up during Auto Satellite Programme Recording standby mode blinks when Auto Satellite Programme Recording is in progress 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
41. initely 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 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 automatically rewinds it to the beginning or if Timer Recording the cassette is ejected TIMER RECORDING Q 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 Pm watching a tape or a TV broadcast A You won t see the picture as it is rep
42. is removed Play indicator and Record indicator O will flash Insert a tape to record If you have set the VCR to Timer Record a programme and have not engaged the Timer WARNING Mode you will see this warning appear on your TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON screen five minutes before the appointed start lx time To clear the display press X WARNING If the VCR is being used as the player for tape to tape dubbing this warning screen will be recorded by the other VCR 26 BASIC FEATURES Check Cancel amp Change Programmes Press then press to disengage the timer mode REVIEW THE PROGRAMMES Press D The TV screen Will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording screen A Pressing EM 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 4 47 and PDC buttons as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press EE as many times as necessary RETURN TO TIMER MODE If there are still programmes to be recorded press 2 NEXT Screen A P1 STOP VPS PDC OFF TV PROG ma ITV NEXT Screen B BASIC FEATURES 27 When Programmes Overlap Each Other If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made CONFIRM OVERLAPPING PROGRAMMES The Program Check sc
43. ith 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 9 10 THREE STEP QUICK START Three Step Quick Start For Step be sure to perform either of the methods Auto Setup or Preset Download Auto Setup EXAMINE START AUTO SETUP Press the button If Auto appears on the display panel press OK or D Check that the VCR is turned off and no WHAT WILL HAPPEN The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word cassette is inserted Auto Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control NOTE Ifyou have connected both the RF cable and the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable Load the batteries into andif your TV offers T V Link etc and the TV is turned on the VCR automatically the Remote Control performs the Preset Download lt pg 11 even if you select Auto for Auto Setup function The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner Refer to the Remote CI oe 5 channels clock the VIDEO Plus assigned Control diagram IMAI L LI vew Guide Program numbers and the video on pages 6 7 channel This only happens the first time that Auto Setup is running don t he VCR ue lo Unless indicated touch any buttons RF AND SCART CONNECTION If you have chosen otherwise use the tocon ihe Ramo to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF ot AUTO S
44. l advance or move back one frame Press B gt to resume playback BASIC FEATURES 17 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 I on the Remote Control for 2 seconds then release Press and release J again to return to still picture METHOD TWO During still picture press and hold the 4 or 4 D 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 e Press B gt to resume playback O Variable Speed Search During playback press the 4 4 or 5 D 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 e Press B gt to resume playback O High Speed Search You can perform a high speed search in either direction During playback or still picture press the gt on the Remote Control for forward high speed search or the lt 4 lt Q 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 e Press to resume playback 18 BASIC FEATURES O BEFORE YOU START Turn the TV on Tune the
45. laced by the on screen menu but the audio from the program or tape you re viewing can be heard 58 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION Troubleshooting SYMPTOM 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 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 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE e The mains power cord is disconnected e is displayed on the display panel with AUTO TIMER set to OFF e The batteries are discharged e The VCR is in the RECORD PAUSE MODE e The tape is already fully rewound or fast forwarded e 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 e If you re using both the RF cable and 21 pin SCART cable for connection the TV is not set to the AV mode e This is normal e The automatic tracking mode is eng
46. lite 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 30 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 ing steps OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press J K on the Remote Control to engage manual tracking ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY Use the PR or buttons to adjust the tracking manually NOTES e Press ZIK again to re engage automatic tracking e 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 1 Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the and buttons and press or D SELECT PICTURE CONTROL MODE Move the highlight bar to PICTURE CONTROL using the and buttons Press or 55 D to select the desired mode e A
47. move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to fine tune then press twice FINE TUNING Press the 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 STATION NAME ID STATION NAME ID STATION NAME ID STATION NAME ID Anglia TV ANGL Grampian TV GRMP RB3 RB3 Ira qia ARD ARD Hessen1 HR1 Rikisutvarpid S RKPS TNTint TNT ARTE ARTE Hessen3 HR3 RTBF 1 RTB1 TRTint 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 TVP 1 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 Channel 4 CH 4 N TV N TV Sky Net SKYN VOX VOX Channel 5 CH5 Offener Kanal OKAN Sport SPRT VTM VTM DRS DRS ORF1 ORF1 SR 1 SR1 VT4 VT4 DRTV DRTV ORF2 ORF2 S
48. n 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 F pg 53 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
49. nnect 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 SSD 2e 49 Auto Satellite Programme Recording 39 ANTO SE serrara caie r ea aE aa Ei a 10 Auto SP LP Te a cn 45 P D MO no 45 B Dy cs RE 31 C Change Station Name 8e entien 51 Change Station Preset Position 52 COR roy ema i rv Ore eee 55 Connection to a Stereo System sess ectiduanesurautesrasacness 47 Counter DIS es 19 44 D Delete a Gia 2c 1c Ree ene ee ere 51 PU cre inl c o a ee 35 E FEN cers Al Editing from d Camcorder cnccenscenasscasssucnersntesianssecnes 43 Editing Using Another VOOR 42 Express Timer Programming ss 24 F Fine Tuning Stored Channels 53 G Guide Program Numbers 56 H Migh Speed Seat eiar 17 I a ea ea E A 33 istant REVIEW a a 33 Instant Timer Recording 2 20 J TINS serine Siete AA cet ste cteessetoccesseeacesece 55 L SC a a 41 M Manual Channel Setup 28 50 Manual Tracking EE 30 LIST OF TERMS 61 N Next Function Memory es 46 NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts 32 NISC ape a 14 O On Screen Di plar O SD 44 p Pause During Play DAC eresse 16 Picture 030 1a x 0 reen EN 30 PEER E cree eee 14 PlusCode ING cess gcc ceercencs sat
50. nnot be played back on a single speed video recorder When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder remote control or video cassette 1 DO 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 plant
51. od SERIAL RECORDING To set the VCR to record the same programme on a daily or weekly basis press WEEKLY number key 9 or DAILY number key 8 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 enter a ninth PROGRAM FULL appears on the screen SATELLITE RECEIVER USERS To timer record a satellite broadcast using the VIDEO Plus system e Perform Satellite Receiver Control Setting F pg 36 e You cannot set PDC to ON e You cannot timer record the satellite broadcast received on the channel position o by the satellite receiver Leave the satellite receiver s power on BASIC FEATURES 23 O Return to Normal Screen Press PROG or PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal TV screen appears If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears on the TV screen F pg 27 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 no video tape is loaded or the safety tab is removed Play indicator and Record indicator O will flash Insert a tape to record If you have set the VCR to Timer Record a
52. or PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER OFF O S D RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press c EXT PAGE MENU EXT NOTES MENU EXIT e If DIRECT REC is set to OFF the button functions as described in Recording F pg 18 e During the Direct Rec appears on the display panel e 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 AV2 L 2 IN DECODER 1 7m connector to the satellite receiver s 21 PASMET Satellite Controller pin SCART connector NOTE When connecting your satellite receiver refer to its ins
53. r 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 ss 6 Equipment Key sssccccescsossssssccceccossssssssceeo 7 Welcome to JVC ccccccccccccsccccccccccscceees 8 Three Step Quick Start 10 Basic Features sseoossesosoessoesssesssessseesso 13 Advanced Features ssssssssesees 29 Subsidiary Information 57 List of Terms seseseoseseseseososesesessoseseseseseo 61 6 DIAGRAMS OF EQUIPMENT REMOTE CONTROL 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 b Button plays back tape cancels Pause Still Slow Search modes
54. reen appears and conflicting LE ZS 10 00 10 45 2 25 12 programmes will start blinking 1130 1300 1 25 12 9 00 10 00 92 DAILY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Example Programme 1 you have just made and Programme 4 overlap each other law CR SELECT PROGRAMME TO MODIFY Press the and buttons then press OK or 5 gt You can only select one of the overlapping programmes NOTE If you do not mind this overlap press PROG to finish the timer programme setting The ave programme with the lower programme number 0 00 will be recorded and the other one will not be TV PROG recorded correctly Without doing anything for oe about 1 minutes the VCR will finish the timer pe EEE OW programming CANCEL A PROGRAMME Press X to cancel a programme when the Program screen you do not want is shown CHANGE A PROGRAMME Use the START STOP DATE PR JIJ and PDC buttons as necessary then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears NOTE If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer programme setting made last after making correction on a programme the conflicting programmes will be shown on the Program Check screen again Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved 28 BASIC FEATURES Advanced features Picture Quality The B E S T Picture System Sound Modes Finding Specific Scenes T V Link Functions Satel
55. reset position for testing signals from the Remote Control may interfere with signals transmitted from the Satellite Controller In this case move the Remote Control as close to the recorder s infrared beam receiving window as possible ADVANCED FEATURES 39 Auto Satellite Programme Recording 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 Satellite Cable TV Aerial Cable Satellite Receiver B ANT IN DECODER O a RF OUT NE ERE 5 Ea RAAME LAN CD CD On oo oo ATA Oo OO I OO m s oO Don Mains Outlet CONTROLEUR SAT SORTIE SAT CONTROL OUT L 2 i L 1 ENTRER DECODEUR ENTREE SORTIE AV2 IN DERODER AVI IN OUT polis AUDIO Back of VCR 40
56. ress X to delete the incorrect number and then enter the correct one 0 9 X DELETE PROG EXIT 22 BASIC FEATURES O_N U ma DE GO QD Check the Results Press X The VIDEO Plus Program screen P1 appears PLUSCODE NO 56781234 pp START STOP 22 00 VPS PDC OFF Make sure that the preset number displayed is the TV PROG se 1 one that you want If it is incorrect the wrong BBC1 programme will be recorded If it is incorrect see the section titled Guide Program Numbers gt pg 56 ERRORS If the PlusCode you entered is invalid ERROR appears on the TV screen 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 OK or 5 gt Program screen appears SET TAPE SPEED You can change the tape speed between Standard Play SP and Long Play LP by pressing 47 SET PDC MODE Press PDC 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 meth
57. rrect time pressing and holding will advance the time in 30 minute increments and then press or gt The date will blink Use the and buttons to set the correct oe date pressing and holding will advance the date in 15 day incre AVI gt ments and then press or ss D Set the correct year in the MENU EXIT same way and press SET JUST CLOCK Set as desired using the and buttons then press Oren 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 to select the preset and press rib 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 e when the VCR is in Timer or Auto Satellite Programme Recording modes e when a difference of more than 3 minutes between the internal clock and the time signal exists e when reception conditions are poor e when L 2 SELECT is set to SAT F pg 41 56 ADVANCED FEATURES Guide Program Numbers Guide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus system
58. s cups etc on top of this unit 7 DO NOT place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus 8 AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport A WwW ON VI 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 SQPB ME VIDE DELUXE M Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recording is not possible with this model W 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 4 SAFETY FIRST Some Do s And Don ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safe
59. th 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 J mark on the screen moves from left to right The caption SCAN COMPLETED appears at the end of the process for about 5 seconds AUTO SET PLEASE WAIT A gt APEN E E E CONFIRMATION SCREEN Once ae Auto Channel Set has completed IDS PR x 13454 08 its search the confirmation screen BBC2S 09 ITV will appear showing the details oe PR Preset Number CH aan Channel Number and ID Station Name of the TV stations that the process has found The first SES 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 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 may result in an incorrect channel being recorded POOR RECEPTION The VCR memorises all stations found regardless of their quality I
60. tion list on page 54 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 H0 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 49 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 Auto Channel Setup GET TO THE MAIN MENU Press c MAIN MENU PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Move the highlight bar to AUTO CH MODE Ser SET using the and buttons and press or D MANUAL CH SET twice INITIAL SET av gt RF AND SCART CONNECTION If you have chosen to connect the et VCR to the TV with bo
61. to identify the correct preset to record You should only need to perform this function if e using a PlusCode does not identify a preset number automatically e you add a channel after Auto Setup or Preset Download has been performed e 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 Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the and buttons and press or 4 D Move the highlight bar to GUIDE PROG SET using the and buttons and press on D ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER Usethe and buttons to enter the correct Guide Program number for the TV station shown then press or 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 i D GUIDE PROG Ty PROG 7 cH4 SATELLITE RECEIVER USERS To timer record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus system you need to install RE ce eee the provided Satellite Controller and perform the procedure described in Satellite Receiver Control Setting F pg 36 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press 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 indef
62. truction manual Satellite Receiver DECODER CONNECT SATELLITE CONTROLLER TO VCR Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector on the rear panel U nn NME OOO000000 Ly T N Your VCR E BRE J 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 Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the and buttons and press or D GET TO THE SAT CONTROL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar to SAT CONTROL SET using the and buttons Press or gt 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 SE Ifthe brand code you entered is invalid the code field is reset Enter the correct brand 0 9 code again MENU EXIT e Ifthe VCR is in playback or recording mode you cannot set the brand code JVC 73 MASCOM 93 AMSTRAD 60 61 62 63 92 MASPRO 70 CANAL SATELLITE 81 NOKIA 87 94 CANAL 81 PACE 65 67 74 86 92 D BOX 85 PANASONIC 74 92 ECHOSTAR 78 79 80 PHILIPS 66 84 ECHOSTAR VIA DIGITAL 82 RFT 69 FINLUX 68 SABA 97 FORCE 89 SAGEM 83 90 GALAXIS 88 SALORA 68 GRUNDIG 64
63. ty 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 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 fo
64. uper RTL SRTL West1 WDR1 DSF DSF ORF3 ORF3 STV Test STVT West3 WDR3 Euronews EURN OWL3 OWL3 STV 1 STV1 NEE YLE1 Euronews EURO Premiere PRMI STV 2 STV2 LE VRE Eurosports EURS PRo7 PRo7 Suedwest3 SWR Yorkshire TV YORK France1 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 54 ADVANCED FEATURES E TV Station Channel Number Guide Region London amp South East South West South West East Midlands North North West North East Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Transmitter Bluebell Hill Crystal Palace Dover Heathfield Oxford Beacon Hill Caradon Hill Huntshaw Cross Redruth Stockland Hill Channel Islands Fremont Point Hannington Midhurst Rowridge Mendip Sandy Heath Sudbury Tacolneston Ridge Hill Sutton Coldfield The Wrekin Waltham Belmont Emley Moor Caldbeck Winter Hill Bilsdale West Moor Chatton Pontop Pike Angus Black Hill Sandale Caldbeck Creigkelly Darvel Durris Eitshal Keelylang Hill Knock More Rosemarkie Rumster Forest Selkirk Blaenplwyf Carmel Llanddona Moel y Parc Presely Wenvoe Brougher Mountain Divis Limavady BBC1 40 26 50 49 57 57 22 5D 51 33 51 39 61 31 58 31 51 62 22 46 26 58 22 44 30 59 33 39 58 S 40 22 3i 22 22 33 40 33 39 31 55 31 57 57 52 46 44
65. ure 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 e Perform Satellite Receiver Control Setting F pg 36 e Press AUX number key o to change TV PROG to SAT Then press PR to enter the preset position for the satellite receiver e You cannot set PDC to ON e You cannot timer record the satellite broadcast received on the channel position o by the satellite receiver e 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 If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears on the TV screen i pg 27 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 no video tape is loaded or the safety tab
66. use 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 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 N Neutral or Black 3o 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 ca

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