JVC HR-A631EK User's Manual
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1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY 3 Press CH SET mum 31 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 29 to access the Confirmation display before continuing Set Stations A SELECT ITEM 1 Press PUSH JOGAY until the item you want is displayed Then press OK twice and the station s name or begins blinking SELECT NEW STATION Press PUSH JOGA V until the new station s name you 2 want to store begins blinking Registered station names r pg 33 appear as you press PUSH JOGA v SWITCH STATIONS Press OK Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY Press CH SET Set Stations B NOTE First perform step 1 of the above procedure SELECT STATION NAME CHARACTER Press PUSH JOGP and the first letter of the station name or begins blinking ENTER NEW CHARACTER Press PUSH JOGAY to cycle through the characters A Z 0 9 space and stop when the desired one is indicated then press PUSH JOG P to enter Enter the remaining characters the same way maximum of 4 After entering all characters press OK CO Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary If you make a mistake press PUSH JOG q D until the incorrect character begins blinking Then enter the correct character by pressing PUSH JOGA V RETUR2. 58 64 61 54 j SS 2031 27 24 21 Limavady u eerte rrr 55 62 59 65 North Belmont 22 28 25 32 Emley Moor 44 51 47 oC SU TROUBLESHOOTING 35 Before requesting service for a problem use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily corrected and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair POWER SYMPTOM 1 No power is applied to the recorder 2 The clock is functioning properly but the recorder cannot be powered TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM 1 The tape does not run during recording 2 The tape will not rewind or fast forward PLAYBACK SYMPTOM 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 Noise appears during slow motion playback 5 Noise appears during still play back 6 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi soundtrack 7 The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear RECORDING POSSIBLE CAUSE The mains power cord is discon nected CORRECTIVE ACTION Connect the mains power cord Press the TIMER button to turn the indicator e is displayed on the display panel POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION e 10 is displayed on the display Press PLAY to turn the DD indicator
3. PDC Button enables disables PDC record ing r gt pg 26 CANCEL Button erases previously entered data pg 21 C RESET Button resets counter to 0 00 00 r pg 19 START Button accesses Program display inputs of programme Start Time r pg 24 STOP Button inputs programme Stop Time pg 24 SP LP Button selects tape speed r pg 17 Digit Entry Button is used in controlling con nected TV r pg 41 AUDIO MONITOR Button changes output sound mode rz pg 15 TV Mute Button mutes sound of connected TV r gt pg 41 Rewind REW Button same as button on recorder r pg 11 B PLAY Button same as button on recorder Buttons shown in white 0 can also be used to r pg 11 te JVC TV 41 I Opera We Wel pea RECORD Button same as button on recorder r gt pg 17 PROG Button accesses Timer Programming display r pg 22 PUSH JOG AV lt Button is used for display selection r pg 8 PUSH JOG lt D Button sets preset of TV r pg 41 initiates functions such as Index Search r pg 14 variable speed search frame by frame playback r pg 12 STORE Button is used when storing channels manually r pg 29 OPERATE Button same as button on recorder r gt pg 5 D DISPLAY Button switches display between clock time and counter readings r pg 19 ADD TIME Button adds time to end of record ing 5 minutes each time button is pressed
4. ACCESS TIMER PROGRAM MING DISPLAY Press PROG ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of a programme you wish to record If you make a mistake press CANCEL and then input the correct number ACCESS PROGRAMME DISPLAY Press OK and the Programme display appears Start time Stop time 4 i Press PROG CHECK to confirm the date and the Preset position Day Month Preset position i 1 1 I the number you entered is invalid appears Press CANCEL and input a valid PlusCode number If you re not receiving PDC Programme Delivery Control press NUMBER key 7 to set 2 to OFF so that the indicator disappears pg 26 oC SU 23 SET SPEED 1 Press SP LP to set the tape speed RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY Press OK Repeat steps 1 5 for each additional programme ENGAGE RECORDER S TIMER MODE 6 Press TIMER NOTE For safety your recorder disables all other functions while in the Timer mode If you want to use the recorder but its Timer mode is engaged press TIMER and all other functions are operable To re engage the timer press TIMER To Delay The Stop Time press ADD TIME NUMBER key 5 after pressing OK in step 3 Each time you press the Stop time is delayed by 5 minutes meaning that 5 minutes of r
5. The more times you press the faster the playback picture moves To decrease speed press the button for the opposite direction To resume normal playback press PLAY High Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH SPEED _ SEARCH 1 During playback or still press FF for forward high speed search or REW for reverse high speed search For short searches during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds When released normal playback resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY BH 13 TV PROG Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control During playback you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press SP LP on the remote to engage manual tracking ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY 2 Press TV PROG or to adjust tracking RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press SP LP on the remote to re engage auto matic tracking NOTE When a new tape is inserted the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically Instant ReView Simply by pressing a single button the recorder power comes on rewinds and begins playback of the last timer recorded programme If you have several programmes recorded you can easily access any of them NOTE Before starting make s
6. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR AGSOEK HR A631EK The recorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR A630EK P n VIDEO m SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions Some Do s And Dont s INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder Connection To A Satellite Receiver Connection To A Stereo System INITIAL SETTINGS Tuner Set Clock Set PLAYBACK Basic Playback Playback Features RECORDING Basic Recording Recording Features TIMER RECORDING Information On Video Plus Guide Channel Set Video Plus Timer Recording Regular Timer Programming Check And Cancel Programmes PDC Recording EDITING Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder Edit From A Camcorder USING THE CONFIRMATION DISPLAY Storing Channels Manually Delete A Channel Change Station Preset Position Set Stations TV STATION AND ID LIST TV STATION CHANNEL NUMBER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS INDEX SPECIFICATIONS PU30425 1799 s r SC CS 2 SAFETY FIRS 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 Connection to the mains supply in
7. ID t pg 33 of the stations located by your recorder appear in a Confirmation display Preset Position Channel Station Name 1 1 Confirm all the stored stations by using PUSH JOGA V RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY Press CH SET 5 Using the Confirmation display you can skip or add preset positions enter station names and perform other operations Refer to page 29 for the procedures Depending on the reception conditions the stations may not be stored in order and the station names may not be stored correctly NOTES e Fine tuning is performed automatically when you select AUTO CH SET If you want to perform it manually refer to page 32 To set the tuner manually refer to Storing Channels Manually r pg 29 mum 9 If you performed Auto Channel Set I pg 8 the recorder s built in clock is also set automatically The Auto and Manual T clock setting procedures are necessary when a power outage of more than 3 minutes occurs the tuner has been set manually the user desires to set the clock slightly ahead of the actual time the clock was not set even after Auto Tuner Set was performed Whether you perform Auto or Manual clock setting you can use the convenient Just Clock function OPERATE Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals by reading data from
8. a PDC signal The Just Clock option appears in the Just Clock display and can be set ON or OFF the default setting is ON Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking then press PUSH JOGAY to change the setting Just Clock Preset Position IMPORTANT If you turn off Just Clock off the accuracy of your recorder s built in clock may be reduced which could adversely effect timer recording Both Auto and Manual clock setting procedures begin from step 3 Preparation TURN THE RECORDER ON 1 Press OPERATE ACCESS CLOCK SET DISPLAY Press CLOCK on the remote control The Clock Set display appears 2 Auto Clock Set SET CLOCK AUTOMATICALLY 3 At the Clock Set display press PUSH JOG b The Clock Set display blinks and clock setting begins e If the Just Clock preset position isn t set to the preset position on which Auto Clock data is received Err or appears and then the display from step 2 reappears To set the Just Clock preset position press OK until the Just Clock preset position begins blinking then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH JOGAY until the number representing the preset position in which the station transmitting clock setting data BBC1 BBC2 etc is stored appears CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE a jl 10 I NITIALSETTINGS cont RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY Once clock setting
9. panel off e The tape is already fully rewound or Check the cassette fast forwarded POSSIBLE CAUSE If you re using the RF OUT connec tion the TV receiver s preset selector is set to the wrong video preset the RF switch has been mistak enly set to OFF If you re using the AV connection the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode CORRECTIVE ACTION If you are using the RF OUT connec tion set the TV receiver to the RF converter preset 36 pg 5 turn the RF switch back to ON pg 5 If you are using the AV connection set the TV to its AV mode Try manual tracking r pg 13 Try manual tracking r pg 13 Press PAUSE a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen Engage and adjust tracking manually gt pg 13 e This is normal The automatic tracking mode is engaged The automatic tracking mode is engaged Automatic tracking is engaged The video heads may be dirty Consult your JVC dealer SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording cannot be started 2 TV broadcasts cannot be recorded There is no cassette loaded or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed Insert a cassette or using adhesive tape reseal the slot where the tab was removed Set to the desired preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE AU has been selected as the input mode 3 Tape to tape editing is not p
10. resume points Q Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q REC 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 program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A Yes ATTENTION This recorder contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning In such cases switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on Take out the cassette After checking the cassette operate the unit as usual 38 List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to loacte frequently used terms The first page on which the term appears is listed Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual A A B Code SWIICD iiiter tor ortos gt pg 16 A Code Signals esse r gt pg 16 Aerial pO IET DOE EUN r gt pg 4 A dio MORIOF enisi esito stitit nni r gt pg 15 Auto Channel Set sect eerte r gt pg 8 Auto Clock Set o eee rere etas r gt pg 9 PRIX C pg 21 n E C pg 4 AN CONMECUO
11. tx pg 23 DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily serials r pg 23 WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of weekly serials gt pg 23 AUX Button sets recorder s input mode pg 27 TIMER Button same as button on recorder tx pg 23 TV PROG Button selects preset r pg 8 DATE Button inputs date of programme for timer recording r pg 24 8 TV VCR Switch enables remote control of VCR or connected TV r Operating JVC TVs in the right column TV VIDEO Button switches control between TV and VCR r Operating JVC TVs in the right column Fast Forward FF Button same as button on recorder r pg 11 PAUSE Button same as button on recorder pg 12 STOP Button same as button on recorder r pg 11 PROG CHECK Button accesses Program dis plays next program s information display appears each time button is pressed r pg 26 OK Button enters display selections r pg 8 TV VOL Av Button controls volume of con nected TV gt Operating JVC TVs in the right column Installing Batteries Open the battery compartment cover Insert 2 R6 size batteries provided in the correct directions Replace the cover gt The remote control can operate most of your video recorder s functions as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets See below e Point the remote cont
12. 3 as necessary 4 Press CH SET NOTES If you own a satellite receiver connect it to the AV2 IN connector on the back of the recorder Then in step 5 above set the input mode to AU2 by pressing NUMBER key 0 or TV PROG If you re receiving broadcasts via a cable box through preset 5 example on your recorder select the preset position 5 in step 5 e After selecting the programme you wish to record from your cable system or satellite receiver set the system s timer if your cable or satellite receiver does not have a timer leave it switched on G 21 THE SATELLITE RECEIVER IS SHOWN CONNECTED TO THE AV2 IN SCART CONNECTOR AND THE CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTED VIA THE AERIAL SOCKET AND TUNED TO FOR EXAMPLE PRESET POSITION 5 ON YOUR TV Cable Cable system Satellite Antenna Satellite Receiver 22 TIMER RECORDING cont Video Plus Timer Recording read Information on Video Plus on page 20 Before performing Video Plus Timer Recording be sure to 999 ol Before performing the following steps insert a cassette with the safety tab in place The recorder power will come on automati
13. The counter and elapsed tape time readings will be incorrect e During search still or frame by frame playback the picture will be distorted and there may be a loss of colour e Depending on the type of TV the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks HI FI L HI FI R and NORM and will play back the one you select During Playback Pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows TRACK Recorder s Front Panel ME L R For Hi Fi stereo tapes L For main audio of Bilingual tapes R For sub audio of Bilingual tapes NORM For audio dubbed tapes L R NORM For audio dubbed tapes NOTES L R should normally be selected In this mode Hi Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo and the NORM track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio For instructions on recording NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes refer to page 18 e Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast the PLAYBACK cont Remote A B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently one set to respond to the remote control s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals The remote control is preset to send A
14. a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT block the recorder s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control 5 AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensation may occur keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter rupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur SS 3 4 STEP QUICK SET UP 1 2 3 4 TUNER SET CLOCK SET RECORDER TUNE THE PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 BASIC TV TO YOUR CONNECTION 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 safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you att
15. connected stereo system turn the TV s volume down completely Back of Recorder CAUTIONS e This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with regards to its Hi Fi audio capability It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent television interference If both are of the non shielded type do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture s r SC CS 8 INITIAL SETTINGS Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes ATS Auto Tuning U n e r Set System automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up with the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channels The following procedure describes how to select automatic channel setting TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press OPERATE ACCESS CH SET DISPLAY Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds AUTO appears on the front display panel START AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 Press OK and AUTO blinks on the front display panel ACCESS CONFIRMATION DISPLAY The preset position channel and station name
16. 1 selected pg 4 AV2 IN Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder input recordable when AU 2 selected r pg 6 DISPLAY PANEL 32 U AV1 IN OUT RF OUT IN Connector enables connection of aerial r pg 4 Q RF OUT Switch enables operation via RF connection or AV connection activates test pattern when tuning TV receiver for video preset r pg 5 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver r pg 4 Q RF Output Channel Adjustment Screw enables adjustment of output channel if UHF channel 36 is used in your area t pg 5 Q and 9 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY REVERSE PLAY FF STILL FORWARD SLOW STILL ini REVERSE SLOW FF VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH RECORD REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH RECORE PAUSE Start Time Stop Time Indicator separates Start Time and Stop Time of timer recording on Display Panel r pg 22 DAILY Program Mark lights when recorder has been programmed to record daily serial r pg 23 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged for timer recording r pg 26 Q WEEKLY Program Mark lights when recorder has been programmed to record weekly serial r pg 23 Q Cassette Loaded Mark lights once a cassette is inserted remains lit until cassette ejected or power turned off Q Instant Timer Recording Indicator lights when ITR initiated remain
17. Delivery Control press NUMBER key 7 to set to OFF so that the indicator disappears I gt pg 26 ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME Press START to enter the time you want recording to start Start time Stop time 4 M Press and hold START to move in 30 minute increments or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME Press STOP to enter the time you want recording to stop ENTER PROGRAMME DATE Press DATE The current date appears on the front display panel The date you enter appears in its place oC SU 25 ENTER PRESET POSITION Press TV PROG Day Month Preset position 1 1 1 JL 11 Lh IL SET TAPE SPEED Press SP LP to set the tape speed RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY After confirming all information is correct press OK and the normal display appears Repeat steps 1 8 for each additional programme ENGAGE RECORDER S TIMER MODE Press TIMER To Timer Record Weekly Or Daily Serials anytime during steps 2 through 8 press WEEKLY NUMBER key 9 for weekly serials or DAILY NUMBER key 8 for daily serials Monday Friday W or D appears on the front display panel NOTES For safety your recorder disables all other functions while in the Timer mode If you want to us
18. GRNA TRT int TRT Grampian TV GRMP TSI TSI Hessen1 HR1 TSR TSR Hessen3 HR3 TSW TSW HRT HRT TVE TVE HTV HTV TV Polonia TVPA ITV Network ITV TVP 1 TVP1 Kabelkanal KABL TVP 2 TVP2 London LNDN TVS TVS MDR MDR TV2 TV2 MTV MTV TV5 TV5 Nord3 N3 Tele Zurich TZUR NDR1 NDR1 Ulster TV ULST NDR3 NDR3 Veronica VERN NED1 NED1 VIVA VIVA NED2 NED2 VIVA2 VIV2 NED3 NED3 VOX VOX Network 2 NET2 VT4 VT4 N TV N TV Westl WDR1 Offener Kanal OKAN West3 WDR3 ORF1 ORF1 YLE 1 YLE1 ORF2 ORF2 YLE 2 YLE2 ORF3 ORF3 Yorkshire TV YORK OWL 3 OWL3 ZDF ZDF Premiere PRM1 Zurich 1 ZUR1 PR07 PR07 3SAT 3SAT x unm designator appears on your recorder s front display RAI3 RAI3 RB1 RB3 RB3 Rikisutvarpid S RKPS RTBF 1 RTB1 RTBF 2 RTB2 s r SE CS 34 TV STATION CHANNEL NUMBER GUIDE Only the main stations are listed There are in addition many relay stations and full lists are available from BBC and ITC BBC1 BBC2 CH4 BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 London amp South East North West Bluebell Hill 40 46 43 65 Caldbeck en 34 28 32 Crystal Palace 26 33 23 30 Winter Hill 62 59 65 DOVE Rates fice te asa Ue Ee SERERE Ek 50 56 66 53 Heathfield 49 52 64 67 57 63 60 53 North East Bilsdale West Moor 33 26 29 23 39 45 49 42 South West Pontop Pike ce c
19. IDEO input connectors SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE If you re using the AVI IN OUT connector Select AUT by pressing NUMBER key and or TV PROG If you re using the AV2 IN connector select AU2 by pressing NUMBER key or TV PROG START CAMCORDER Engage its Play mode START RECORDER Engage its Record mode Recorder Your recorder IL L HEN I I LUC J c dL eS o Cable adapter aaa VIDEO Audio Video signals OUT 4t Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player oC SU 11 USING THE CONFIRMATION DISPLAY 29 Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Channel Set ACCESS CH SET DISPLAY Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds AUTO appears on the front display panel ACCESS CONFIRMATION DISPLAY Press PUSH JOGA to select MANU AL then press OK The Confirmation display appears SELECT POSITION Press PUSH JOGAY is until an open position in which you want to store a channel is displayed then press OK The Manual Ch Set display appears Preset Position Channel 4 4 INPUT CHANNEL The channel number 21 appears blinking Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number
20. JOGA to select GUID then press OK The Guide Channel Set display appears 3 Preset Position Guide Channel 1 i L ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press and appears Then using the NUMBER 4 keys input the PlusCode found in most TV listings of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1 starting at the top If you enter the wrong number press CANCEL and input the correct number ENTER PRESET POSITION NUMBER 5 Press OK and Preset Position number begins blinking Preset Position Guide Channel 4 4 If the blinking Preset Position number agrees with the Preset position press OK If the numbers do not agree input the Preset position using PUSH JOGA or the NUMBER keys then press OK f you input the PlusCode number of a program that has already aired Err or appears on the front display for a few seconds Input the correct PlusCode number Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY b Press CH SET and selection is complete If you already know the Guide Channel number for a station 1 After step 3 press PUSH JOGP The Guide Channel number begins blinking 2 Enter the Guide Channel number using the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOGA v then press PUSH JOGP The Preset Position number begins blinking 3 Enter the preset position using the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG AY then press OK Repeat 1 and
21. N TO NORMAL DISPLAY Press CH SET s r SE CS Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 29 to access the Confirmation display before continuing Fine Tuning Channels Already Stored SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE TUNE Press PUSH JOGA until the channel you want to tune is displayed ACCESS MANUAL CH SET DISPLAY Press OK three times The Manual Ch Set display appears PERFORM TUNING Press PUSH JOGA until the picture is its clearest Then press OK e The Confirmation display appears e Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY Press CH SET TV STATION AND ID LIST 33 STATION NAME ID STATION NAME ID Anglia TV ANGL RTE 1 RTE1 ARD ARD RTL RTL ARTE ARTE RTL 2 RTL2 BBC1 BBC1 RTP RTP BBC2 BBC2 SAT Berlin 1 BLN1 SAT 1 SAT1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Scottish TV SCOT Border TV BORD SC4 SC4 Bayern SDR SDR Bayern3 BR3 SDR1 SDR1 BRT1 BRT1 SFB1 SFB1 BRT2 BRT2 SFB3 SFB3 Children Ch CHLD SKY Canal CH Sky One SKY1 CNN CNN Sky Net SKYN Channel TV CHNL Sport SPRT Central TV CNTR SR1 SR1 Channel 4 CH 4 Super RTL SRTL Channel 5 CH 5 STV Test STVT DRS DRS STV 1 STV1 DRTV DRTV STV 2 STV2 DSF DSF Suedwest3 SW3 Euronews EURN SWF 1 SWF1 Euronews EURO Schweiz4 SWZ4 Eurosports EURS TYNE TEES TEES Francel 1 France2 FR2 TF1 TF1 France3 FR3 TNT int TNT Granada TV
22. N m Q C pg 4 _ B Code Signalsu centri r gt pg 16 Cancel gt pg 21 Cassette Adapter essent erronee r gt pg 11 oto oie E r gt pg 9 Clock r gt pg 9 eicit r 1 Counter Reset eerte pg 19 ee Daily etie mt uy pg 23 Delete A Chaninel nter nne r gt pg 30 Display Panel eret tette r gt pg 42 F 52 7 7777 Sm pg 27 F Fine TUNING pg 32 Frame By Frame Playback r gt pg 12 Front VIEW M pg 39 Guide erret eerte r gt pg 20 H _ Head Cleaning ottobre nes r gt pg 2 High Seed Search r pg 12 MM Index Code eene trn theta pg 14 Index eere etre r gt pg 14 Instant REVIEW C pg 13 Instant Timer Recording ITR r gt pg 19 J r gt pg 9 EM Load A Cassette u n rires r gt pg 11 M Manual Channel Set r gt pg 29 Manual Clock Set sse r gt pg 10 Manual Tracking aisinn r gt pg 13 Moisture Condensation pg 2 N o Next Function Memory r pg 16 NICAM isset te IEEE r p
23. O OUT connector to the recorder s AUDIO VIDEO IN connector When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player connect its AVI IN OUT connector to the recording deck When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck you can use the IN OUT or AV2 IN connectors SET RECORDING DECK S INPUT MODE Set to AUX With this video recorder press NUMBER key 0 and or TV PROG to select depending on the connector being used AU 1 for the AVI IN OUT connector or AU 2 for the AV2 IN connector START SOURCE PLAYER Engage its Play mode 2 START RECORDING DECK 1 Engage its Record mode NOTE All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer Your recorder TV Receiver Recorder Your recorder 21 pin SCART Cable not provided RF Cable provided 21 pin SCART Cable not provided VIDEO PRESET Another recorder Another recorder Recorder s r SE CS 28 You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video Edit From A MAKE CONNECTIONS Camcorder Connect the camcorder s AUDIO O OU connectors to the recorder s AUDIO V
24. PLAY STOP PLAYBACK 1 Press STOP on the remote STOP EJECT on the recorder s front panel Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Usable cassettes Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes However it will record and play back regular VHS signals only It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape s r SE CS 12 Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder s PI controls or the remote control a y back Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback Features PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE If there is vertical jitter use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture ACTIVATE FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Press PAUSE again To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow Motion ACTIVATE SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK During still picture press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds then release Press and release again to return to still picture OR During still picture press and hold PUSH JOG 4 or b Release to return to still picture To resume normal playback press PLAY Variable Speed Search ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH During playback press PUSH JOG lt lor b
25. TV equipped with 21 pin SCART connectors follow the illustration above using the cables shown in gray For details check your satellite receiver s instruction manual oC IIIJ Connection To A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi Fi stereo system if you have one and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR 7 FM Tuner CD Player Audio Cable not provided Mains outlet Speaker Television Speaker AV1 IN OUT AUDIO OUT MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system s receiver or amplifier NOTES When connecting your recorder s audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier make sure you connect L and R correctly If NICAM TV broadcasts are receivable in your area this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system e When listening to sound through the
26. ard audio programme on the Normal audio track To listen to a stereo programme press AUDIO MONITOR until L and R appear on the front panel To listen to a bilingual programme press AUDIO MONITOR until either L or R appears on the front panel as required To listen to the Standard audio programme press AUDIO MONITOR until NORM appears on the front panel NOTES e If the NICAM stereo signal becomes weak the broadcast is automatically recorded in monaural for better quality Before playing back a programme recorded in NICAM stereo or a bilingual programme refer to Soundtrack Selection r pg 15 e Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U K C RESET Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording SET COUNTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY so that a counter reading appears on the dispay panel If you press DISPLAY again clock display appears RESET COUNTER 2 Press RESET before starting recording playback e The counter is reset to 0 00 00 and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs Instant Timer Recording ITR This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished START RECORDING 1 Press RECORD on t
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28. ch is in the wrong Set the switch to TV JVC TV position 5 Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared e After the manual settings were made Auto Channel Set was performed Perform manual setting again oC SU 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 video recorder 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 can t hear any audio What s the problem A This is normal Q When returning from multi speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should be concerned about this A No it is normal Q Noise bars appear during multi speed search What s the problem A This is normal Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the Record Safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes Q Sometimes during Index Search the video recorder can t find the programme I want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 37 Q When l 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
29. code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals REMOVE POWER SUPPLY Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet SET A B CODE SWITCH Set to B RE SUPPLY POWER Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet Nh TURN THE RECORDER ON Press OPERATE on the remote control The recorder will now only respond to B code signals NOTE Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B mode If this happens switch back to the A mode Next Function Memory You can set your recorder s power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound Before starting make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind press REW then press OPERATE within 2 seconds oC SU TV signals being received by the recorder s built in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape You can capture a TV programme B q s ic using your video recorder Recording LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact e The counter is reset to 0 00 00 and the recorder power comes on automatically CHOOSE A PROGRAMME Press TV PROG or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record The name of the station appears in the recorder s display pa
30. e To locate the beginning of D from the current position press PUSH JOG P once Current position B C D E F 2 1 2 3 4 4 b Index number e When the specified index code is located playback begins automatically Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly START PLAYBACK 1 Press PLAY ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK 2 Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds then release e The Play indicator 1 on the display panel blinks slowly The tape plays 20 times automatically and then stops STOP PLAYBACK 3 Press STOP at any time to stop playback NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback 15 AUDIO MONITOR NTSC Playback Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC START PLAYBACK 2 Press PLAY NT appears on the display panel Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV The picture may roll up and down This can be corrected using the V HOLD control found on some TVs This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V HOLD control
31. e the recorder but its Timer mode is engaged press TIMER and all other functions are operable To re engage the timer press TIMER You can programme this recorder to timer record as many as 8 programmes If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth FULL appears on the front display panel To record the extra programme you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes t pg 26 To timer record a satellite broadcast through a satellite receiver connected to the AV2 IN connector on the back of the recorder in step 6 above select AU2 for the preset position by pressing TV PROG Before the selected programme begins select the appropriate channel on the satellite receiver then set the receiver s timer If your satellite receiver doesn t have a timer leave the unit s power switched on TIMER RECORDING cont Check And Cancel Programmes ACCESS PROGRAMME DISPLAY 1 Press PROG CHECK The recording start and stop times appear on the front display panel Then press OK and the date and the preset position appear Each time you press PROG CHECK the next program s information appears If All Information Is Correct programming is completed If You Wish To Revise Data with the recorder s power turned on go to step 2 If You Wish To Cancel A Program With the recorder s power turned on press CANCEL All informat
32. ecording time is added You can easily compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way To Timer Record Weekly Or Daily Serials after pressing OK in step 3 press WEEKLY NUMBER key 9 for weekly serials or DAILY NUMBER key 8 for daily serials Monday Friday W or D appears on the front display panel You can programme this recorder to timer record as many as 8 programmes If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth FULL appears on the front display panel To record the extra programme you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes rx pg 26 Satellite Receiver Users To timer record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus perform steps 1 6 and before the selected programme begins select the appropriate channel on the satellite receiver Then set the receiver s timer If your satellite receiver doesn t have a timer leave the unit s power switched on s r SE CS 24 TIMER RECORDING cont Before performing the following steps insert a cassette with the safety tab in place The recorder power will come on automati Regular Timer 27 E ACCESS TIMER PROGRAM Programming Press PROG Remember the clock must be set before you can progamme the timer r pg 9 ACCESS PROGRAMME DISPLAY Press START If you re not receiving PDC Programme
33. empt 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 equip ment 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 damanged 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 de signed 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 requirements 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 for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheat ing will cause damage and shorten
34. g 18 NTSG Playback iecore r gt pg 15 Programme Delivery Control PDC r gt pg 26 Playback te tttm r gt pg 11 PlusCodem a eire t terere ten eerta r gt pg 21 Preset PositlOlni ertt r gt pg 8 Ro RE Al saras ete ee o sa asss r pg 42 Record Safety Tab r gt pg 17 RECOM X r gt pg 17 Repeat r gt pg 14 RF ConriectlOn eee r gt pg 4 So Scart CorineGltot iecit rhe rennen pg 4 xiii E r gt pg 12 SpecifICatlOnis r gt pg 43 Still r gt pg 12 J sss 5 metres r gt pg 17 Timer Programming itt tnn x pg 24 Timer Recording eee r gt pg 20 Tracking aa r gt pg 13 B cM r pg 8 Variable Speed Search r gt pg 12 Video Plus ere ener rigen r gt pg 20 w asas eter eror rend r gt pg 23 oC SU 39 FRONT VIEW ff Gee SB Geel OPERATE Button turns recorder on off loading Display Panel provides clear view of various a cassette also turns power on r pg 5 displays and indicators r pg 42 TIMER Button engages t
35. he recorder ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again ITR blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press RECORD to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes NOTE You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder s front panel s r SE CS 20 With Video Plus timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number e I n fo rm a TI which your recorder is able to recognize NOTE e n V Guide Channel refers to the assigned TV station numbers according to broadcast area for Video Plus timer recording Perform the following procedure after the channel setting steps on pages 8 and 29 31 and after the Clock Set procedure on page 9 After setting the Guide Channel the station names and preset positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels In this case re perform Guide Channel setting Guide Channel Set MAKE LIST OF STORED PRESET POSITIONS AND STATION NAMES 1 EXJ Preset position Station name 1 BBC 1 2 BBC 2 3 ITV 4 CH 4 ACCESS CH SET DISPLAY Press and hold CH SET for over 2 seconds AUTO appears on the front display panel ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET DISPLAY Press PUSH
36. imer standby mode SP LP Button selects tape speed r pg 17 tx pg 23 TV PROG Buttons select preset pg 8 RECORD Button starts regular recording press once tx pg 17 Instant Timer Recording press twice sets duration of ITR r pg 19 p STOP EJECT Button stops tape ejects tape during Stop mode r pg 11 B PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during recording r pg 17 stops tape temporarily during playback plays back frame by frame with each additional press r pg 12 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted door closes cassette loaded indicator lights up on front display panel Rewind REW Button rewinds tape initiates high speed reverse search r pg 11 Q PLAY Button plays back tape cancels Pause Still Slow Search modes pg 11 Q Fast Forward FF Button fast forwards tape initiates high speed forward search r pg 11 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where remote control should be aimed when in use 40 REMOTE CONTROL CH SET Button accesses Ch Set display closes Confirmation display r pg 8 REVIEW Button reviews timer recorded programme rz pg 13 A B CODE Switch enables setting of recorder to respond to A or B code command signals pg 16 CLOCK Button accesses Clock Set display pg 9 NUMBER Keys are used in channel selection gt pg 17 timer programming t pg 22 external source recording r pg 27
37. ion you input is deleted REVISE PROGRAMME INFORMATION 2 Input the appropriate data using the START STOP DATE and TV PROG buttons on the remote control PDC Recording Now available from some TV stations PDC Programme Delivery Control is a service designed to assure safe accurate timer recording With this system special code signals are transmitted together with the audio video signals These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over advertised times you preset in the timer This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed To Use PDC Service The default setting for PDC is ON To cancel PDC press D PDC NUMBER key 7 so that the PDC indicator on the display panel disappears during Video Plus or regular timer programming NOTES e When you manually enter programmes regular timer programming set the start time PDC time exactly as advertised in the TV listing A different time than advertised will result in no recording e PDC Recording is also possible when a satellite tuner or a cable box is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder oC SU Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder e 27 You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player s AUDIO VIDE
38. is completed press CLOCK to return to the normal display Manual Clock Set SET DATE AND TIME Press PUSH JOGAY to set the hour then press OK The minutes display begins blinking Repeat the proce dure to set the minutes day month and year Hour Minutes b After inputting the year press OK and the Just Clock display appears SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is ON Set as desired by pressing PUSH JOGAY then press OK If you set to OFF you can disregard the next step as you won t be able to receive regular clock adjustments SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET POSITION The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1 Press PUSH JOG AY to set the preset position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data then press OK START CLOCK OPERATION Press CLOCK NOTES e Just Clock when set to ON enables adjustment of the recorder s built in clock every hour on the hour except for 11 o clock in the evening and midnight Just Clock is not effective when the recorder s power is on unless the recorder is tuned to the same preset selected in the Just Clock display the recorder is in the Timer mode a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the built in clock s time and the actual time e If Just Clock is set to ON the
39. nel for 5 seconds followed by the preset position number Only stations that appear in the Confirmation display will be displayed SET TAPE SPEED Press SP LP Check the SP LP indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape speed START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote control or press RECORD on the recorder PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording STOP RECORDING Press STOP on the remote control or STOP EJECT on the recorder Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab e i 18 Record One Programme Recording wie Wetching Another _ Features 1 set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view The programme selected with the TV s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the TV PROG button is recorded on the tape To Record NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder for reception of NICAM stereo and bilingual broadcasts The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi Fi audio track and the Stand
40. onnector x 1 OUT x 1 43 TV channel storage capacity 99 positions AUX position AU Frequency synthesized tuner UHF channels 21 69 470 862 MHz UHF channel 36 Adjustable 32 40 Tuning system Channel coverage Aerial output Memory backup time Approx 3 min ACCESSORIES Provided accessories RF cable Infrared remote control unit R6 battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice l3L 9V 313089V uH VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED EK Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0496HOV UN VP
41. ory or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly The end of the tape was reached during timer recording Re perform the clock and or timer settings Press TIMER and confirm that is displayed on the display panel Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact or cover the hole using adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact Check the programmed data and re program as necessary then press TIMER again 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 Refer to Guide Channel Set and re perform the procedure r pg 20 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder record ing 2 When scanning presets some of them are skipped over 3 The preset cannot be changed The camcorder s microphone is too close to the TV e The TV s volume is too high Those presets have been designated to be skipped Recording is in progress Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV Turn the TV s volume down If you need the skipped presets restore them r pg 29 Press PAUSE to pause the recording change presets then press PLAY to resume recording 4 The remote control won t operate a The TV VCR swit
42. ossible 4 Camcorder recording is not possible TIMER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING cont The source another video recorder camcorder has not been properly connected All necessary power switches have not been turned on e The input mode is not correct The camcorder has not been properly connected The input mode is not correct Confirm that the source is properly connected Confirm that all units power switches are turned on Set the input mode to AU Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected Set the input mode to AU SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Timer recording won t work and 409 on the display panel won t stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and and 00 on the display panel won t stop blinking blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and and oO won t stop blinking 6 Video Plus does not timer record The recorder s preset positions have properly been set incorrectly OTHER PROBLEMS The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded e The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in mem
43. our TV on UHF channel 36 TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press OPERATE SELECT OUTPUT MODE 2 Set the RF OUT switch on the back of the recorder to TEST Back of Recorder SET TV PRESET Set your TV to the video preset UHF channel 36 Two white bars appear on screen vertically e Tune the TV until the bars are as clear as they can be Your TV should be set to the preset designated for use with a video recorder or to a spare preset if there is not a specified video preset on your TV RESET OUTPUT MODE 1 Return the RF OUT switch to ON NOTE If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen consult your JVC dealer s r SC CS 6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER cont d Connection To A Satellite Receiver The AV2 IN socket on the rear panel of your recorder allows simple connection to a satellite receiver Aerial Aerial terminal Outdoor Unit Back of TV Satellite Cable TV Aerial cable Satellite Receiver 21 Unit connectors ANT IN DECODER Eus NET Mains outlet R n AUDIO OUT Back of Recorder NOTES When connecting your recorder to a
44. r cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial HE VIDEOM m Only cassettes marked VHS can be used with this videorecorder m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment m Video Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The Video Plus system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation VHS PAL IMPORTANT m Please read the various precautions on p 2 3 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder m 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 record ing broadcast or cable programme and in any literary dramatic musical or artistic work embodied therein The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit but switches operating current on and off Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP Long Play mode cannot be played back on a single speed video recorder 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
45. r panel of the recorder c Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV s aerial terminal Before operating the recorder make sure the TV s preset is set to the VIDEO preset AV CONNECTION To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals a Connect the aerial recorder and TV as per RF CONNECTION b Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV s 21 pin SCART connector c Set the RF OUT switch to OFF Before operating the recorder make sure the TV is set to the VIDEO or AV mode 4 RF Cable provided 21 pin SCART Cable Mains Power Cord R U AUDIO OUT RF OUT ON TEST OF T k Mains outlet CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet oC IIIJ Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder TV Aerial Cable J ooo o R L AUDIO OUT AV IN 0000000000 RF OUT 0000000000 ON TEST OFF AV1 IN OUT RF output channel adjustment screw RF OUT switch The video recorder sends picture and sound signals via the RF connecting cable to y
46. recorder s clock is automati cally adjusted at the start end of Summer Time e Auto clock setting and Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition e During Manual clock setting if the day and month data are invalid such as 31st April the month digits are cleared automatically and the day digits begin blinking Input the correct data If in step of the Manual clock setting procedure the year digits are automatically cleared and the day digits begin blinking it is possible that you have input 29th February for a non leap year Input the correct data 11 The easiest most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback Already recorded signals on a video e Ba S I tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme Playback LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is 1 facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is point toward the recorder Don t apply too much pressure when inserting The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0 00 00 I the record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FIND PROGRAMME START POINT 2 If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW To go forward press FF START PLAYBACK 3 Press
47. rol toward the sensor window The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTE If for some reason the remote control doesn t work properly remove its batteries wait a short time and then try again Operating JVC TVs To operate your TV set the TV VCR switch to TV The OPERATE button TV VIDEO button TV PROG buttons TV VOL AY buttons and the MUTE button on the remote control can all be used to operate the TV Use the NUMBER keys and the DIGIT ENTRY button or the PUSH JOG 4 button to select the TV s preset The DIGIT ENTRY button corresponds to the 1 digit 2 digit entry switching button often labelled on your TV s remote control The PUSH JOG lt button corresponds to the 10 button and the PUSH JOG P button corre sponds to the 20 button of your TV s remote control NOTE The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV Use these buttons as instructed for your TV s remote control 42 REAR VIEW INDEX cont R AUDIO OUT RF OUT ON TEST OFF Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder t pg 4 AUDIO OUT L R Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder TV or second video recorder for dubbing r pg 7 AV1 IN OUT SCART Connector enables AV connec tion to TV or second recorder input recordable when AU
48. s lit until ITR finishes r gt pg 19 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording or playback light when recorder turns r pg 17 Timer Indicator lights when TIMER has been pressed to engage Timer mode r pg 23 Counter shows time elapsed since playback or recording began Clock Display shows current time r pg 9 Counter and Clock Display appear alternately when DISPLAY is pressed Channel Display shows station name being received and its preset position Mode shows external input mode selected B Audio Mode Indicator displays audio output mode currently selected r pg 15 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions WxHxD Weight Format Maximum recording time SP LP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Input Output 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 24 W 5 C to 40 C 20 C to 60 C Horizontal only 400 x 94 x 338 mm 4 3 kg VHS PAL standard 240 min with E 240 video cassette 480 min with E 240 video cassette PAL type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal 625 lines 50 fields DA4 Double Azimuth helical scan system 45 dB 250 lines Z0 Hz to 10 000 Hz Normal audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 21 pin scart connector x 2 IN OUT x 1 IN x 1 RCA c
49. 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 BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover 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 m Blue to N Neutral or Black mEEENE 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 m 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 m Dangerous voltage inside Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel To prevent electric shock or fire hazard remove the powe
50. 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 instruc tions 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 s r SC CS 4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Back of TV L Aerial terminal 21 pin SCART connector It s essential that your video recorder be properly connected Follow these steps carefully THESE STEPS MUST BE COM PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER FORMED CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in Specifications F pg 43 SITUATE RECORDER 2 Place the recorder on a stable horizontal surface CONNECT RECORDER TO TV The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have RF CONNECTION To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals a Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV b Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT IN jack on the rea
51. ure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW Press REVIEW The recorder power comes on and the 1 recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer recorded programme Once it s found playback begins automatically The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been recorded If you have for example 3 programmes REV 3 appears and blinks To watch the first of the 3 programmes press REVIEW three times The recorder searches and begins playback automatically You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position NOTE e Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode s r SC CS 14 Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction NOTE Before starting make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH Press PUSH JOG lt or ka a or gt 1 or 1 is displayed on the display panel and search begins in the corresponding direction To access index codes 2 through 9 press PUSH JOG lt or b repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed Ex To locate the beginning of B from the current position press PUSH JOG lt twic
52. you want to store 089 For fine tuning adjustment press PUSH JOG lt gt until the channel number blinks then press PUSH JOGA v While tuning or _ appears ENTER NEW CHANNEL INFORMATION Press OK or STORE and the Confirmation display appears Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY Press CH SET To input the station name see page 31 To change positions see Change Station Preset Position F pg 30 s r SE CS 30 1 Perform steps 1 2 on page 29 to access the Confirmation display before continuing Delete A Channel SELECT STATION 1 Press PUSH JOGA until the station you want to delete is displayed DELETE STATION Press CANCEL The stations following the cancelled station all move up one position Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY 3 Press CH SET Change Station Preset Position SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOGAV until the item you want to move is displayed Then press OK and the station name or and its channel number begin blinking SELECT NEW POSITION Press PUSH JOGA V to move the station to the new preset position then press OK 1 Example If you moved the station in position 3 to position 7 the stations originally in positions 4 7 each move up one position
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