JVC HM-HDS4EK User's Manual

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ATTENTION !
Check all accessories listed on page 101.
HDD & S-VHS
VIDEO RECORDER
HM-HDS4EK
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0737-001A
EN
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SAFETY FIRST
Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of
the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
8 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.
8 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.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power
point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension
lead/adapter or consult your dealer.
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to
replace the fuse only with an identical approved type,
as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If
the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent 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
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.
IMPORTANT
8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 – 3
before installing or operating the recorder.
8 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.
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The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely
shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off. “`” shows electrical
power standby and “!” shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the
LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a
single-speed video recorder.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf,
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to 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.)
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.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment,
fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled
with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or
medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on
top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during
transport.
● Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible
only with cassettes marked “S-VHS”.
By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play
back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this
recorder.
● VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
● This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing users only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder
when you move it from a cold place to a warm
place, or under extremely humid conditions—just
as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled
with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the
head drum will cause damage to the tape. In
conditions where condensation may occur, keep
the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the
moisture dry.
ATTENTION:
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the
recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV
screen or change the screen to a blue back
display.
On placing the recorder:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong
magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on
top of the recorder as it may cause picture
disturbance.
PRECAUTION FOR Hard Disk Drive
1. Before installing the recorder
This recorder has a built-in hard disk drive,
which is a device to read minute magnetic
changes.
The inside of the device is precision-built,
which, when installing the recorder, requires
you to note the following:
● DO NOT use the recorder in a location prone to
vibration or dust.
● DO NOT place the recorder where difference in
temperatures is large (condensation can occur), or
where humidity is high.
– When condensation occurs
Water droplets form on the hard disc or head
drums inside, possibly causing hard disc and
heads to be damaged.
– About condensation
When well-cooled beer is poured into a glass,
water droplets often form around its outside.
This phenomenon is called condensation.
● DO NOT install the recorder where the cooling
fans in its back may be blocked, or where the
recorder may be closed in.
● DO NOT use the recorder placed vertically.
NOTES:
● When you connect the recorder’s power plug to the mains
outlet, the HDD starts its setup and it continues for a while.
Press 1 on the recorder to use it after the HDD completes
its setup.
● The hard disk may produce mechanical noise, but it is not a
malfunction.
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2. Before using the recorder
When the power of the unit is on, the hard disc
is constantly rotating at high speed.
This requires you to note the following:
● DO NOT impart vibration or shock.
If given a heavy shock, not only is the data recorded
damaged but also the hard disk itself can be
damaged.
● DO NOT allow anything having strong magnetism
or emitting strong electromagnetic waves (cell
phones, etc.) near the recorder.
● DO NOT disconnect the power plug from the wall
outlet when the power of the recorder is on.
If the power supply is cut off while the hard disc is
in operation, it can be damaged or the data stored
on it may be damaged. Be sure to push the power
button before turning off the power.
3. While using the recorder
When viewing a program by selecting HDD
(Hard Disk Drive), there occurs a slight time lag
relative to the actual program being broadcast.
This is because pictures received are once
stored on the hard disk, and then played back.
The time lag is about three seconds. If you turn
the power on with the hard disk already
selected, it will take about 30 seconds before
the pictures received appear on the screen. Up
until then, any operation is disabled. But it is not
a malfunction.
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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 attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
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 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.
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!
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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST
2
Safety Precautions ............................................... 2
Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of
Equipment ........................................................ 4
INDEX
6
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
12
Basic Connection .............................................. 12
S-VIDEO Connection ........................................ 13
INITIAL SETTINGS
14
Auto Set Up ....................................................... 14
Preset Download ............................................... 16
SAT CONTROL SET
18
EDITING
55
About Hybrid Navigation .................................. 55
Modify Information ............................................ 56
Play List Features ............................................... 60
Dubbing ............................................................ 63
Normal Dubbing (from HDD to VHS) ................ 65
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to HDD) ................ 66
Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 67
Output/Input Set ................................................ 68
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 70
DV Dubbing ...................................................... 72
Audio Dubbing .................................................. 74
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
76
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .................... 76
Connecting/Using A Stereo System .................... 77
Satellite Receiver Control Setting ....................... 18
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)
20
T-V LINK
21
Mode Set ........................................................... 78
VIDEO PLUS+® System Setup ............................. 83
Clock Set ........................................................... 84
Tuner Set ........................................................... 86
T-V Link Functions ............................................ 21
RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON HDD DECK
22
Basic Recording ................................................ 22
Basic Playback .................................................. 23
Playback with HDD Navigation ........................ 24
Live Memory Features ....................................... 28
Playback Features .............................................. 30
Recording Features ............................................ 33
RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON VHS DECK
34
Basic Recording ................................................ 34
Basic Playback .................................................. 35
Playback with VCR Navigation .......................... 36
Playback Features .............................................. 39
Recording Features ............................................ 42
B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................................... 45
TIMER RECORDING
HELP
78
93
Help Function ................................................... 93
TROUBLESHOOTING
94
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
99
SPECIFICATIONS
100
Check Contents ............................................... 101
LIST OF TERMS
102
46
®
VIDEO PLUS+ Timer Programming .................. 46
Express Timer Programming .............................. 48
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ......... 51
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
LIVE
NAVIGATION
MODE
S-VHS
S-VHS / VHS REC
HDD REC
HDD
PR-/+
PUSH / TURN
S-VHS / HDD
SAT
DV IN / OUT
A Eject x Button 墌 pg. 34
B Cassette Loading Slot
C S-VHS mode Indicator 墌 pg. 34
D S-VHS/VHS Recording Mode Indicator (S-VHS/
VHS REC) 墌 pg. 34
E MODE Button 墌 pg. 9, 22
HDD Capacity Check
Button 墌 pg. 9
F LIVE Button* 墌 pg. 41
* Press this button to return to on air programme screen. When a
confirmation message appears by pressing this button during timer
programming or title editing, etc., follow the instruction to return to
the previous screen.
G HDD Recording Mode Indicator (HDD REC)
墌 pg. 22
H HDD Mode Indicator 墌 pg. 22
I Hard Disk Drive Illumination 墌 pg. 79
J NAVIGATION Button 墌 pg. 25
K S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors
墌 pg. 67
L STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 14
M S-VHS/HDD Button 墌 pg. 22
N Infrared Beam Receiving Window
O Front Display Panel 墌 pg. 7
P Record 7 Button 墌 pg. 22
Q SAT# Button 墌 pg. 51
R Pause 9 Button 墌 pg. 23
S Stop 8 Button 墌 pg. 22
T Play 4 Button 墌 pg. 23
U Advanced JOG Dial 墌 pg. 25
V DV IN/OUT Connector (i.Link*) 墌 pg. 72
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and
extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with
the i.Link standard.
To access covered connectors, pull and open the connector
cover.
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REAR VIEW
S VIDEO
OUT
SORTIE
SAT CONTROL
CONTROLEUR SAT
A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 12
B Cooling Fan
● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the
recorder. Do not remove it.
● Install the recorder so as not to block the area around the
fan.
● The fan may be activated even if the recorder is turned off.
F L-2 IN/DECODER Connector 墌 pg. 18, 70, 75,
76
G SAT CONTROL Connector 墌 pg. 18
H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌 pg. 13, 77
I ANTENNA OUT Connector 墌 pg. 12
C L-1 IN/OUT Connector 墌 pg. 12, 68, 70, 75, 76
D S VIDEO OUT Connector 墌 pg. 13
E ANTENNA IN Connector 墌 pg. 12
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
A S-VHS Indicator (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 80
B VCR Indicator (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 76
C Channel/Clock
Remain Display (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 43
Mode Display (L-1, L-2 (or SAt*), F-1, d-1, or
dub)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 69), “SAt” appears
E Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Indicator (N) (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 51
F Play Indicator
G Record Indicator 墌 pg. 33
H Counter Display
I Tape Speed SP/LP (S-VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 34
instead of “L-2”.
D “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 47
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INDEX (cont.)
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for HDD deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 82), various operational information appear on the TV screen.
You can show or clear the following operational information by pressing . Each time you press , the information
appears and disappears alternately.
When playing back a recorded programme
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
Programme start
Current playback point
Programme end
Time scale (This programme is an hour and
a half long.)
Play mode
Elapsed playing time
Current received (recording) channel
position number
(On playback background)
Recorded programme (or play list) number
currently being played back
Title of programme currently being played
back
Audio mode
Live Memory mode (recording)
When watching a programme on air
A Possible start point from where Live
Memory Playback can be performed
B Possible start point from where Live
Memory Recording can be performed
(Receive channel has changed at this
point.)
C Currently viewed point
D Time scale
E Current time
F Current received channel position number
When using Live Memory playback
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
When recording
A Live Memory Recording point
B Live Memory Recording mode
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Time scale for Temporary Recording
Current Temporary Recording point
Current time
Current playback channel position number
Time scale for Live Memory Playback
Current playback point
Live Memory playback mode
Current playback time
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for HDD deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 82), various operational information appear on the TV screen.
When pressing MODE ( )
(Appears for eight seconds.)
A HDD capacity graph
(Six conditions (full, 60 hours or less open,
40 hours or less open, 20 hours or less
open, 10 hours or less open, empty) is
displayed in SEP mode.)
B Current recording speed
C Remaining HDD time for each recording
speed
D Recording speed
When pressing 7 during recording
A Recording time for Instant Timer Recording
(ITR) mode*
* When “d-1” is selected as an input source, this ITR
display does not appear on the TV screen.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV dubbing)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 82), various operational information appear on the TV screen.
You can show or clear the following operational information by pressing . Each time you press , the information
appears and disappears alternately.
When capturing images from the external DV equipment
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Recording speed
HDD capacity graph
HDD time counter
Recording time scale
HDD mode
Remote control mode
Connected DV equipment mode
H
I
J
K
Connected DV equipment model information
Input channel
Sound mode
Sound input bit-rate*
* Indicates the sound bit-rate of the connected DV equipment
L Connected DV equipment information*
* Maker name and model name, etc. may not appear depending on
the connected equipment.
M Time counter for the connected DV equipment
N Sound monitor mode
O Remote control switch
P Auto capture button
Q Sound monitor switch
R Sound bit-rate*
* Set in DV AUDIO REC setting
S Elapsed recording time
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INDEX (cont.)
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 82), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
H Type of Broadcast 墌 pg. 44
I VHS Indicator
J Current Day/Month/Year
K Clock Display
L Channel Position Number and Station Name/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2 (or SAT*), F-1,
D-1, or DUB)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 69), “SAT” appears
A Operation Mode Indicators
B Tape Speed SP/LP
C Tape Direction
D Counter Display
E Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 43
F Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 41
G Tape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press 3 or
5 from the Stop mode
or perform an Index Search
(墌 pg. 40). The position of
“q” in relation to “0”
(beginning) or “+” (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
NOTE:
instead of “L-2”.
M “Cassette Loaded” Mark
Beginning
End
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
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REMOTE CONTROL
·
Q Resume
Button* 墌 pg. 93
* Press this button to return to the previous screen on the Navigation
screen. When a confirmation message appears by pressing this
button during timer programming or title editing, etc., follow the
instruction to return to the previous screen.
R LIVE Button*
Auto Tracking Button 墌 pg. 41
TV/
CABLE/SAT S-VHS
HDD
* Press this button to return to on air programme screen. When a
confirmation message appears by pressing this button during timer
programming or title editing, etc., follow the instruction to return to
the previous screen.
TV
SAT
·
·
TVAV
MENU
·
VCR PR
TV PR
·
?
·
VCR PR/ TVPR
AUDIO
0000
VPS/PDC
MODE
AUX
TV/ VCR
MEMO
NAVI
GATION
LIVE
PROG.
EDIT
S PROG. Button 墌 pg. 46, 48
T HDD Button 墌 pg. 22
U STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 14
V TV AV Button 墌 pg. 53
W
(TV Muting) Button 墌 pg. 53
X TV PR +/– Button 墌 pg. 53
Y TV % +/– Button 墌 pg. 53
Z AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 32, 41
a Display – –:– – Button 墌 pg. 43
b Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌 pg. 43
Cancel & Button 墌 pg. 53, 63, 89
c
Button 墌 pg. 9
MODE Button 墌 pg. 9, 22
d MEMO Button 墌 pg. 26
e AUX Button 墌 pg. 67
f Fast Forward 5 Button 墌 pg. 30
g Pause 9 Button 墌 pg. 30
h
Button 墌 pg. 31
i OK Button 墌 pg. 14
j
Button 墌 pg. 31
k w e Button 墌 pg. 14, 31
l Information
Button* 墌 pg. 8, 9
* If you press this button when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 82),
you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen.
m EDIT Button 墌 pg. 56
How To Use
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also
be used to operate your TV. (墌 pg. 53)
A S-VHS Button 墌 pg. 34
B TV/CABLE/SAT Switch 墌 pg. 53, 54
C SAT # Button 墌 pg. 51
D Timer # Button 墌 pg. 47
E MENU Button 墌 pg. 19
F VCR PR +/– Button 墌 pg. 22
G Help ? Button 墌 pg. 93
H Number Keys 墌 pg. 22, 46
I PDC Button* 墌 pg. 47
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s
functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite
receivers of JVC and other brands. (墌 pg. 53, 54)
● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.
NOTES:
● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under the battery cover.
● If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then
try again.
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available
in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.
J TV/VCR Button 墌 pg. 53
K Play 4 Button 墌 pg. 23
L Rewind 3 Button 墌 pg. 30
M Stop 8 Button 墌 pg. 22
N Record 7 Button 墌 pg. 22
O NAVIGATION Button 墌 pg. 25
P r t Button 墌 pg. 14
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
Basic Connection
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
A Check the contents.
Aerial connector
Back of TV
It’s essential that your video recorder be properly
connected.
TV aerial cable
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “Check Contents” on page 101.
B Situate the recorder.
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
C Connect the recorder to TV.
21-pin SCART
connector
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
connector on the rear panel of the recorder.
C Connect the provided RF cable between the
ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.
D Connect the provided 21-pin SCART cable between
the L-1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
RF cable
(provided)
21-pin SCART
cable
(provided)
Mains outlet
Mains power cord
ANTENNA
IN
Back of recorder
L-1 IN/OUT
ANTENNA
OUT
ATTENTION:
Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector
(SCART) for the connection to the recorder.
● The L-1 IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a
composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal
in which the luminance and chrominance signals are
separated). If your TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is
compatible with the Y/C signal, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to
“S-VIDEO” after the connection and the initial settings are
completed (墌 pg. 68). You can obtain high-quality S-VHS
pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable
that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)
● Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode
according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.
● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
● To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the
S-VIDEO connection described on page 13.
D Connect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 14.
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8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
Connection
connectors . . .
A Connect the recorder to TV.
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “Basic
Connection” (墌 pg. 12).
B Connect the recorder’s S VIDEO OUT connector to
the TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector.
C Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
B Connect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
TV aerial cable
Mains outlet
Mains
power cord
S VIDEO OUT
Back of recorder
ANTENNA IN
AUDIO OUT
S-Video cable
(not provided)
Audio cable
(not provided)
NOTES:
● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
● With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset
Download function (墌 pg. 16).
● If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the recorder’s AUDIO
OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi
stereo sound reproduction. (墌 pg. 77)
● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to its AV mode.
● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 14.
ANTENNA OUT
S-VIDEO IN
connector
Aerial connector
RF cable (provided)
Back of TV
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/
Auto Guide Program Number Set
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
Before starting, make sure of the following:
● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
● The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a
mains outlet.
● The TV should be set to its AV mode.
After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is
pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, the Auto
Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide
Program numbers automatically.
A Turn on the recorder.
Press 1 on the recorder or remote control.
NOTE:
For a few seconds after you pressed 1, you can not stop Auto
Set Up, even if you press MENU to cancel this procedure.
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B Perform Auto Set Up.
The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front
display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select “Auto”
and press OK or e.
On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO SET” and press OK or
e.
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT
press any button on the recorder or remote control
until the front display panel shows clock time,
“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 17.
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● If you are using the on-screen
display, the AUTO SET
screen will appear. As Auto
Set Up progresses, the “q”
mark on the TV screen
moves from left to right.
When the Auto Set Up is
completed, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears for
about 5 seconds, then the
Beginning
normal screen appears.
End
● If you have connected the recorder to a TV offering T-V Link
via a 21-pin SCART cable (墌 pg. 12) and the TV is turned on,
the recorder automatically performs “Preset Download”
(墌 pg. 16) even if you select “Auto” or “AUTO SET” in step B.
ATTENTION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their
Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory
and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You
only need to set the clock. (墌 pg. 84)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as
required.
● Tuner Set (墌 pg. 86)
● Clock Set (墌 pg. 84)
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (墌 pg. 86).
NOTES:
● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while Auto
Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure
to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step A.
● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Preset Download
Auto Channel Set by Downloading
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide
Program Number Set
ATTENTION
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,
etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via fully-wired 21-pin SCART
cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may
differ by system.
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via a 21-pin
SCART cable (墌 pg. 12), the recorder will automatically
perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step B
on page 14. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and
Guide Program numbers automatically.
A Turn on the recorder.
Press 1 on the recorder or remote control.
B Perform Preset Download.
The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the TV
screen.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“T-V LINK” and press OK or
e.
Preset positions on the front display panel increase from
“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote
control until the front display panel shows clock time,
“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 17.
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● If you are using the on-screen
display, the T-V LINK screen
will appear. Then the GUIDE
PROG SET screen will appear
during Guide Program
Number Set. When Preset
Download is completed,
“COMPLETED” appears for
about 5 seconds, then the
normal screen appears.
● If you press any button on the
recorder or remote control
while downloading is in
progress, it will be interrupted.
NOTES:
● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be
sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from
the beginning.
● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
● On this recorder, the characters available for station names
(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I (space). Some names of
downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV
(墌 pg. 90).
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Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the
correct current time is displayed.
Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored
in the recorder’s memory by using the VCR PR button(s).
● If station names (ID – 墌 pg. 91) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is
tuned to a different station.
● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel
positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 88 – 91.
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is
displayed.
A Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been
stored in the recorder’s memory by using the VCR PR button(s).
● If station names (ID – 墌 pg. 91) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is
tuned to a different station.
● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel
positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 88 – 91.
B Perform “Clock Set” on page 84.
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.
Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the
recorder’s power back on again.
Perform “Auto Set Up” on page 14 or “Preset Download” on page 16 again.
IMPORTANT
● To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the VIDEO PLUS+ Timer Programming (墌 pg. 46).
● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work
properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO PLUS+
system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO PLUS+
system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (墌 pg. 46, “VIDEO PLUS+ Timer Programming”).
● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with
an unacceptable picture (墌 pg. 89, “Delete A Channel”).
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INFORMATION
Just Clock
Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at
regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”
(墌 pg. 84, “Just Clock”).
If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line
on 0870 330 5000
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SAT CONTROL SET
Satellite Receiver
Control Setting
Satellite receiver
The following procedure is required if you receive
satellite channels through a satellite receiver.
Approximately 20 seconds before the VIDEO PLUS+ timer
programming (墌 pg. 46) or Express timer programming
(墌 pg. 48) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”
and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s
channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
Installing Satellite Controller
A Situate the Satellite Controller.
Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is
unobstructed.
B Attach the Satellite Controller.
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back
of the Satellite Controller.
Satellite Controller
(suggested locations)
Your recorder
C Make connections.
Be sure to connect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER
connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART
connector.
Satellite Controller
Transmitter
NOTE:
When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction
manual.
Satellite receiver
the Satellite Controller to the
D Connect
recorder.
Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL
connector on the rear panel.
21-pin SCART cable
(provided)
Back of recorder
L-2 IN/DECODER SAT CONTROL
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Setting satellite receiver’s brand and
channel
A Turn on the satellite receiver.
After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and
channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller
cannot work correctly.
the Main Menu screen on the
B Access
recorder.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.
Press MENU.
C Access the Initial Set screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”,
then press t.
B Press w e to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET”, then
press OK.
D Access the Sat Control Set screen.
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Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“SAT CONTROL SET”, then
press OK or e.
E Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.
Press the appropriate number
keys to enter the brand code
from the list on page 20, then
press OK.
● If the brand code you entered
is invalid, the code field will
be reset. Enter the correct
brand code again.
● If the recorder is in playback or
recording mode, you cannot
set the brand code.
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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)
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BRAND NAME
CODE
JVC
AMSTRAD
CANAL SATELLITE
CANAL +
D-BOX
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)
FINLUX
FORCE
GALAXIS
GRUNDIG
HIRSCHMANN
HUMAX
ITT NOKIA
KATHREIN
LUXOR
MASCOM
MASPRO
NOKIA
PACE
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
RADIX
RFT
SABA
SAGEM
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SIEMENS
SKYMASTER
TECHNISAT
THOMSON
TPS
TRIAX
WISI
73
60, 61, 62, 63, 92
81
81
85
82
68
89
88
64, 65, 102
64, 78, 99
88
68
70, 71, 96
68
93
70
87, 94
65, 67, 74, 86, 92
74, 92
66, 84, 101
78
69
97
83, 90
68
83
64
69, 98
66, 100
97
83
91
64
NOTES:
F Select the satellite receiver’s channel for testing.
Press the appropriate number
keys to enter one of the
channel positions on the
satellite receiver, then press
OK.
● You can select the channel
position between 1 to 999.
● After pressing OK, the recorder
enters the Test mode.
● The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite
receiver.
● For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input
mode to 2-digit.
● If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes, be
sure to set to “All Channel Mode”. For details, refer to the
instruction manual of the satellite receiver.
● When selecting the satellite receiver’s channel (墌 step F),
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.
G Check the result of the test.
If the satellite receiver’s
channel number has been
changed to the same one as
you set in step F ...
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“CHANGED TO ...”, then
press OK or e to finish the
Sat Control Set mode.
If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been
changed correctly ...
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT
CHANGED”, then press OK or e. Then perform the
procedure again from step E.
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T-V Link Functions
When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌 pg. 12), 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 of your TV.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of
compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
TV Auto Power On
The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
VCR Auto Standby
You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
Direct Rec
You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT REC” to
“ON” (墌 pg. 82).
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON HDD DECK
Basic Recording
A Turn on the recorder.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
Press 1.
● The button corresponding to the previously selected deck
lights on the recorder.
B Select the HDD deck.
On the recorder
Press S-VHS/HDD repeatedly until HDD indicator lights.
On the remote control
Press HDD.
● The HDD indicator lights on the recorder.
C Choose a programme.
Press VCR PR +/– or the number keys. Or turn the JOG
dial clockwise or counterclockwise to select the channel
you wish to record while a TV channel is displayed on
the front display panel.
● To change the indication on the front display panel, press the
JOG dial while the HDD deck is stopped. Each time you press
the JOG dial, TV channel and clock display alternate.
● When you switch channels on the HDD deck, the picture
appears a few seconds behind. It is not a malfunction.
D Set the recording speed.
Press MODE.
● For details on the recording speed, see page 23.
E Start recording.
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Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or
press 7 on the recorder.
● The HDD REC mode indicator lights on the recorder.
F Stop recording.
Press 8.
● The HDD REC mode indicator turns off.
● There may be a few seconds’ delay in resuming normal screen.
It is not a malfunction.
NOTES:
● It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the HDD
deck and the VHS deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not
possible to record simultaneously from the same external
input.
● It is not possible to pause recording on the HDD deck while
recording from the channels other than “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “D1”, or “DUB”. (墌 pg. 66, 67)
● While recording a programme, you can play back the
previously recorded part by “Live Memory Playback”
(墌 pg. 28).
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Basic Playback
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
C Start playback.
Press 4.
One of the following screens will appear:
– the programme which has been recorded on the HDD deck at
last time and has not been played back yet
– the programme which has been stopped during playback
– the HDD Navigation screen (墌 pg. 24)
● There are some programmes for demonstration on the HDD
deck when it is shipped from the factory.
D Pause playback.
Press 9.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
E Stop playback.
Press 8.
● The HDD play indicator turns off.
NOTE:
While recording a programme, you can play back the previously
recorded part by “Live Memory Playback” (墌 pg. 28).
Recording Speed on the HDD deck
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This recorder has a 80 Gbyte hard disk drive. The pictures and
sounds recorded on the HDD deck and other information are
written down on the hard disk drive.
As recording format for the HDD deck, MPEG2 format, the same
for DVD, is used. As a guide for picture quality, the “bps” unit is
used to represent how much data can be recorded per second.
The larger this value, the better the picture quality is but the
more capacity is required for recording. Select SP for
programmes where quick movement occurs, such as sports
programmes, and SEP for talk shows, etc. where relativity less
movement.
The recording speeds of the recorder are set as follows:
Recording
speed
A Turn on the recorder.
Press 1.
● The button corresponding to the previously selected deck
lights on the recorder.
Recording amount
(approx.)
Maximum recording
time (approx.)
DV
25 Mbps
7 hours*
SP
6.4 Mbps
20 hours
LP
4.5 Mbps
28 hours
EP
3.2 Mbps
56 hours
SEP
2.2 Mbps
80 hours
* When “LIVE MEMORY” is set to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 79)
NOTE:
The picture may be blurred or distorted when you start
recording or playback in DV recording speed. However, this is
not a malfunction of the recorder.
B Select the HDD deck.
On the recorder
Press S-VHS/HDD repeatedly until HDD indicator lights.
On the remote control
Press HDD.
● The HDD indicator lights on the recorder.
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON HDD DECK (cont.)
Playback with HDD
Navigation
The HDD Navigation enables you to search and select the
desired programmes recorded on the HDD deck very easily.
There is a 80 Gbyte hard disk drive on this recorder. You can
record up to 100 programmes for the HDD deck.
Each time a programme is recorded on the HDD deck, the
information of the programme are registered for the HDD
Navigation automatically.
So, you can confirm the information of the programmes
recorded on the HDD with the HDD Navigation screen. And,
you can also select one of the programmes recorded on the
HDD deck using the HDD Navigation.
The Icons and their meanings
This programme has never been played back.
D
This programme was recorded using timer
daily recording (daily overwrite) mode.
D
This programme was recorded using timer
daily recording (weekly overwrite) mode.
W
This programme was recorded using timer
weekly recording mode.
This programme has stereo sounds.
I
This programme has bilingual sounds.
This programme was timer recorded.
The following screen appears as the HDD Navigation
screen when you select a programme (or play list)
(墌 pg. 25). For details of the play list, refer to “Play List
Features” (墌 pg. 60).
A Playback screen
(Indicates currently received TV programme.)
B Guidance for operations
C Scroll bar
(Appears when there are over nine registered
programmes (or play lists). The scroll bar only
indicates that there are more programmes (or play
lists) hidden off the current screen display. To show
hidden programmes (or play lists), press w r e t
repeatedly.)
D Recording information for the programme indicated
by the arrow
E Index
(Thumbnail still of each programme)
F Index
: Indicates no index is registered.
: Indicates programme in standby for timer
recording.
: Indicates no programme is registered.
G Icons
(Indicate the record condition of each programme.)
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Scan for Beginning of Programme (or
Play List)
You can scan the beginning of the programme (or play list) easily
with the HDD Navigation. For details of the play list, refer to
“Play List Features” (墌 pg. 60).
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
D Select the programme.
On the recorder
Turn the JOG dial to select
the programme (or play list),
then press the JOG dial.
On the remote control
Press w r e t to move the
arrow on the index (small
still pictures) of the desired
programme, then press OK.
● When you wish to play back a programme during recording
from the beginning, press w r e t to move the arrow to the
top left corner index of the recording programme.
E Start playback.
Press w e to move the arrow to “BEGINNING”, then
press OK again.
● To repeat playback of a selected programme (or play list), refer
to “Repeat Playback” (墌 pg. 32).
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F Pause playback.
Press 9.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
G Stop playback.
Press 8.
● To resume playback from the point where playback was
previously stopped, press w e to move the arrow to
“RESUME”, then press OK.
A Turn on the recorder.
Press 1.
B Select the HDD deck.
Press HDD.
C Access the Index screen.
On the recorder
Press NAVIGATION.
On the remote control
A Press NAVIGATION. The HDD Navigation screen
appears.
B Press w e to move the arrow to “REC LIST”, then press
OK.
● When you wish to play back a play list, select “PLAY LIST”,
then press OK.
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON HDD DECK (cont.)
Playing Two or More Programmes (or
Play Lists) Continuously in Desired
Order
You can select up to eight programmes (or play lists) for
continuous programme play.
Sort Recorded Programmes (or Play
Lists) by Category and Playback
You can easily search for a desired programme (or play list) in
the Index screen by sorting according to the category option
registered during recording (or after recording). For details of the
play list, refer to “Play List Features” (墌 pg. 60).
Perform steps A to B of “Scan for Beginning of Programme
(or Play List)” (墌 pg. 25) before continuing.
Perform steps A to C of “Scan for Beginning of Programme
(or Play List)” (墌 pg. 25) before continuing.
A Access the Navigation screen.
Press NAVIGATION.
A Select the programmes (or play lists).
B Access the Category screen.
● The number of the programme (or play list) order appears on
the index.
C Select the category, then the programme.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to the index of the
desired programme (or play list), then press MEMO.
B Repeat step A to select more programmes (or play
lists).
● To cancel a selection, move the arrow to the programme (or
play list) to be cancelled, then press MEMO. The selected
number of the order disappears from the index and the
recorder automatically renumbers the other programmes (or
play lists).
B Start playback.
Press OK.
C Stop playback.
Press 8.
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Press w r e t to move the arrow to “CATEGORY”, then
press OK.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
category, then press OK. Programmes (or play lists)
having the selected category option appear in the list.
● To register the category option, refer to “Family Option Preset”
(墌 pg. 27) and step J of “VIDEO PLUS+ Timer Programming”
(墌 pg. 46).
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B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme (or play list), then press OK.
D Start playback.
Press w e to move the arrow to “BEGINNING”, then
press OK.
● When playback of the entire programme is finished, normal
screen resumes.
● When the end of the programme is reached by pressing 5 ,
deck goes to pause mode.
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Family Option Preset
You can easily search for a desired programme (or play list) using
this option. (“Sort Recorded Programmes (or Play Lists) by
Category and Playback” (墌 pg. 26)) Before using this feature, it
is recommended to disengage the unnecessary options using the
following procedure to eliminate the labor of selection among
many options.
Sort the Recorded Programmes (or
Play Lists) by Title and Playback
You can easily search for a desired programme (or play list) in
the Index screen by sorting according to the title registered
during recording (or after recording). For details of the play list,
refer to “Play List Features” (墌 pg. 60).
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Perform steps A to B of “Scan for Beginning of Programme
(or Play List)” (墌 pg. 25) before continuing.
A Access the Navigation screen.
Press NAVIGATION.
Perform steps A to B of “Scan for Beginning of Programme
(or Play List)” (墌 pg. 25) before continuing.
B Access the Title screen.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “TITLE”, then press
OK.
A Access the Main Menu screen.
the initial letter of the title, then the
C Select
programme.
B
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired letter,
then press OK. Programmes (or play lists) having the
selected initial letter in their titles appear in the list
among other programmes (or play lists).
Press MENU.
Access the Family screen.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to “FUNCTION
SET UP”, then press t.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to “FAMILY”, then
press OK.
C Disengage the option.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to the unnecessary
option, then press OK.
B Press r t to select “OFF”, then press OK.
● To engage the option, select “ON” in step A.
D Disengage other options.
● When there is no title that fits your requirements, the next
available selections will appear in alphabetical order.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme (or play list), then press OK.
D Start playback.
Press w e to move the arrow to “BEGINNING”, then
press OK.
● When playback of the entire programme is finished, normal
screen resumes.
● When the end of the programme is reached by pressing 5 ,
deck goes to pause mode.
Repeat step C as necessary.
E Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON HDD DECK (cont.)
Live Memory
Features
Equipped with a hard disk drive, this recorder allows
information to be written to and read from the hard disk at high
speeds. Taking advantage of this feature, you can temporarily
record programmes received with the tuner or from an externally
connected equipment, and can watch them only a few seconds
behind actual air time.
In this recorder, viewing a programme through HDD (not a
recorded programme) means you are always watching the
programme temporarily recorded on it.
This feature enables you to reverse the programme back to view
or record any previous part of it. This is called “Live Memory
Playback” or “Live Memory Recording”, which was impossible
until now.
You can select the length of the time for temporary recording
from off, 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 3 hours (墌 pg. 79).
Live Memory Playback
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
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About “Live Memory Playback”
With a certain amount of space (for 30 minutes, 1 hour and 3
hours) reserved on the hard disk, the recorder records broadcasts
being received or signals input from an externally connected
equipment.
Even while you are reversing the programme to review any
previous part, the recorder continues recording the same
programme or externally-input signals.
NOTE:
When the reserved amount of time (or space) runs out, the
recorder overwrites the previous recordings on the hard disk,
starting with the oldest one, repeatedly if necessary. After having
recorded a certain number of programmes, if you try to increase
the amount of your reserved time on HDD, you may not be
allowed to do so because of possible lack of available space, and
the recorder will inform you of this by displaying a message on
the screen.
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A Turn on the recorder.
Live Memory Recording
Press 1.
B Select the HDD deck.
Press HDD.
C Choose a programme.
Press VCR PR +/– or the number keys to select the
channel you wish to record.
● The temporary recording begins.
D Locate the point to start playback from.
Press w or 3 to search for the previous part of the
currently viewing programme (temporary recorded on the
background).
E
Start Live Memory Playback.
Press 4.
F Stop Live Memory Playback.
Press 8.
● The on-air screen resumes.
NOTES:
● You can use various playback features during Live Memory
Playback. (墌 pg. 30)
● If you have started actual recording by pressing 7, pressing 8
in step F only resumes the on-air screen. To stop actual
recording, press 8 again.
Perform steps A to D of “Live Memory Playback” (墌 pg. 29)
before continuing.
A Start Live Memory Recording.
On the recorder
Press 7.
On the remote control
Press and hold 7, then press 4.
● HDD REC indicator and the record indicator on the front
display panel blinks, then after a few seconds, the current
broadcast screen resumes.
B Stop Live Memory Recording.
Press 8.
NOTES:
● You cannot use Live Memory Recording for channels other
than the channel you are currently watching.
● Recording speed is automatically set to SP mode when Live
Memory Recording is started.
● Temporarily recorded data prior to the beginning of Live
Memory Recording is erased when Live Memory Recording
started.
About limitation on Live Memory Playback
The temporary recording for Live Memory is cancelled in the
following cases, and will start all over again when it is to
resume.
● When the power is turned off
● When the system is powered again after a power failure
was occurred
● When normal recording (墌 pg. 22), timer programme
recording (墌 pg. 46, 48), live memory recording (墌 right
column), or automatic satellite programme recording
(墌 pg. 51) is performed
● When the thumbnails are changed (墌 pg. 56)
● When the “LIVE MEMORY” setting is changed (墌 pg. 79)
● When tuner channel setting is performed (墌 pg. 14, 86)
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Playback Features
Slow Motion
1 Pause during playback.
Push the JOG dial.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
OR
Press 9.
2 Activate slow motion playback.
Press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2 seconds.
● The playback speed changes for each direction by pressing
5 or 3 repeatedly.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
Variable Speed Search
During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for
forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse
variable-speed search.
OR
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During playback (or Live Memory Playback), press 5
for forward variable-speed search, or 3 for reverse
variable-speed search.
● The playback speed changes for each direction by pressing
5 or 3 repeatedly. Refer to the illustration below.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
NOTE:
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
1.5 times-speed playback with sound is not possible when
recording speed set to DV.
1 Pause during playback.
Push the JOG dial.
OR
Press 9.
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame
playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
OR
Press 5 repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.
Press 3 repeatedly to reverse one frame at a time.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
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Jump search
Quick Rewind a little
You can locate a scene ahead or behind the current one by
jumping scenes according to selected time intervals (墌 pg. 79)
during playback (or Live Memory Playback). This feature is also
available during recording (or Live Memory Recording) or when
watching a TV received programme.
During playback (or Live Memory Playback), press .
The recorder rewinds the picture a little (about 7 seconds)
and resumes playback.
Press w e.
● To advance forward or back, press w e repeatedly within 5
seconds of each press to continue jump.
● When you cannot advance any farther (beginning or end of
programme reached), the recorder pauses and the message
“UNABLE TO GO BACK ANYMORE” appears on the screen.
In such a case, press w or 8.
Playback search when jump interval set to 30 MIN jumps
Time counter
40 min
30 min
Beginning of
programme
Quick Skip Forward
During playback (or Live Memory Playback), press .
The recorder skips forward (about 30 seconds at a time)
and resumes playback.
● If the button is pressed repeatedly, the recorder skips
continuously and resumes playback.
Example 1:
0 min
● If the button is pressed repeatedly, the recorder rewinds the
pictures continuously and resumes playback.
1 h 15 min
1h
Current scene
End of
programme
Example 2:
Recording search when jump interval set to 15 MIN jumps
Clock time
9:00
9:15
Beginning of
programme
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9:30
9:40
9:45
Current scene
10:15
10:00
End of
programme
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Repeat Playback
Your recorder can automatically play back the desired
programme(s) repeatedly.
1 Select the desired programme.
Perform steps A to D of “Scan for Beginning of Programme (or
Play List)” (墌 pg. 25) before continuing.
2 Start Repeat Playback.
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Press w e to move the arrow to “REPEAT”, then press
OK.
● The Play indicator (4) on the front display panel blinks slowly.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
● To stop playback, press 8.
NOTE:
Repeat playback is not possible during Live Memory Playback.
Soundtrack Selection
The HDD deck can record 2 soundtracks (L and R).
During Playback
Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:
TRACK
On-Screen
Display
USE
For stereo programme
For monaural programme
I
For main audio of bilingual programme
For sub audio of bilingual programme
NICAM
For NICAM stereo programme
NICAM
For NICAM monaural programme
NI. I
For NICAM main audio of bilingual
programme
NI.
For NICAM sub audio of bilingual
programme
NICAM
For NICAM FM programme
For AUX input sounds (L+R)
For AUX input sound (L)
For AUX input sound (R)
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Recording Features
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off
after recording is finished.
1 Start recording.
Press 7 on the recorder.
2 Engage the ITR mode.
Press 7 again. “7” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front
display panel.
● ITR timer duration also appears in the TV screen. (墌 pg. 9)
3 Set the recording duration.
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by
30 minutes.
NOTE:
You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder’s
front panel.
Receiving Stereo and Bilingual
Programmes
Pausing During Recording
While you are recording a TV programme and watching it, you
can pause Live Memory Playback to answer a phone call or so
on without missing any scene in the programme. Only the image
on the screen pauses and recording still continues background.
This feature is also available while watching a TV programme.
1 Pause Live Memory Playback.
Push the JOG dial.
OR
Press 9 during Live Memory Playback.
2 Resume Live Memory Playback.
Press 4 from the pause point.
Record One Programme While
Watching Another
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set
the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to
view.
● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the
recorder’s VCR PR buttons is recorded on the tape.
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Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder
(NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts
possible.
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Type of Broadcast Being
Received
Regular Monaural
NICAM Stereo
NICAM Bilingual
NICAM Monaural
NICAM FM Sound
On-screen Display
NICAM
NI.I
NI.
NICAM
NICAM
NOTE:
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not
appear (墌 pg. 82).
To Record NICAM Bilingual Programmes
Set “AUDIO REC” to “NICAM” to record the NICAM bilingual
programme (墌 pg. 79).
NOTES:
● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on
page 32.
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Basic Recording
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
A Load a cassette.
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointed toward the recorder.
● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.
● While “– – – –“ is blinking on the front display panel, the tape
will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.
● If you want to use VCR Navigation to select the programme
after recording with this recorder, set “NAVIGATION” to “ON”
(墌 pg. 79).
B Select the VHS deck.
On the recorder
Press S-VHS/HDD repeatedly until S-VHS indicator lights
on the recorder.
On the remote control
Press S-VHS.
● The S-VHS indicator lights on the recorder.
C Choose a programme.
Press VCR PR +/– or the number keys. Or push the JOG
dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel
you wish to record.
D Set the tape speed.
Press MODE. The current setting appears on the front
display panel or TV screen. Press MODE again to change
the setting while the tape speed is displayed on the TV
screen.
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E Start recording.
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or
press 7 on the recorder.
● The S-VHS/VHS REC mode indicator lights on the recorder.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and
the first LP recording after inserting the cassette. (墌 pg. 45)
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears
on the TV screen will be recorded (墌 pg. 82).
F Pause/Resume recording.
Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.
NOTES:
● It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the HDD
deck and the VHS deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not
possible to record simultaneously from the same external
input.
● When the end of the tape is reached during recording, the
VHS deck start to rewind the tape automatically.
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G Stop recording.
Press 8. Then press
to remove the cassette.
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A Load a cassette.
Basic Playback
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointed toward the recorder.
● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
● The recorder’s power comes on automatically.
● While “– – – –“ is blinking on the front display panel, the tape
will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number.
● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically.
B Select the VHS deck.
On the recorder
Press S-VHS/HDD repeatedly until S-VHS indicator lights
on the recorder.
On the remote control
Press S-VHS.
● The S-VHS indicator lights on the recorder.
C Find the programme start point.
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or
turn the JOG dial to the left. To go forward, press 5 or
turn the JOG dial to the right.
2
D Start playback.
Press 4. During automatic tracking, ”bESt” appears
blinking in the recorder’s front display panel. (墌 pg. 45)
E Stop playback.
Press 8. Then press
?
to remove the cassette.
Usable cassettes
3
4
5
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● 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. While only VHS
signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes*, both
VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played
back using Super VHS cassettes.
* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with
this recorder.
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON VHS DECK (cont.)
Playback with VCR
Navigation
The VCR Navigation enables you to search and select the desired
programmes recorded on the VHS deck very easily.
When you record a programme with the VHS deck for more than
8 minutes in SP mode for more than 15 minutes in LP mode)
with “NAVIGATION” set to “ON” (墌 pg. 79), its information
are registered for the VCR Navigation automatically.
When the first programme is recorded on a cassette, the VCR
Navigation gives the register number to the cassette. The VCR
Navigation memorizes the cassette by the number. You can
confirm the register number of the cassette when the cassette is
loaded or ejected.
The VCR Navigation can register up to 2000 programmes or up
to 680 cassettes.
The following screen appears as the VCR Navigation
screen when you select a programme. (墌 pg. 37)
A Playback screen
(Indicates currently received TV programme.)
B Guidance for operations
C Scroll bar
(Appears when there are over nine registered
programmes (or play lists). The scroll bar only
indicates that there are more programmes (or play
lists) hidden off the current screen display. To show
hidden programmes (or play lists), press r t
repeatedly.)
D Inserted cassette information
(Loaded cassette number, title, total recorded time and
remaining recording time based on the currently
selected speed.)
E Selected programme information
(Recorded date, time, channel position number,
recording speed, title)
F Index
(Thumbnail still of each programme)
G Index
: Indicates no index is registered.
:
The Icons and their meanings
This programme has a little gap at the
beginning.
This programme has never been played back.
This programme has stereo sounds.
I
This programme has bilingual sounds.
This programme was timer recorded.
Scan for Beginning of Programme
The VCR Navigation can take effect for the programme
which has been recorded, and whose information has
been registered with this recorder. Once the VHS (S-VHS)
cassettes have been used for recording with this recorder,
they have the register number given by this recorder.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
?
Indicates programme in standby for timer recording.
: Indicates no programme is registered.
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A Turn on the recorder.
Sort Recorded Programmes by Record
Date/Cassette Number and Playback
B Select the VHS deck.
You can easily search for a desired programme in the Index
screen by sorting according to the record date or cassette
number registered during recording.
Press 1.
Press S-VHS.
C Load the cassette.
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
D Access the Index screen.
On the recorder
Press NAVIGATION.
On the remote control
A Press NAVIGATION. The VCR Navigation screen
appears.
B Confirm the arrow is on “INDEX”, then press OK.
● If a registered cassette has been loaded, the contents of the
loaded cassette will appear.
E Select the programme.
On the recorder
Turn the JOG dial to select
the programme, then press
the JOG dial.
On the remote control
Press w r e t to move the
arrow on the index (small
still pictures) of the desired
programme, then press OK.
F Start playback.
Press w e to move the arrow to “PLAY” on the Index
screen, then press OK again.
Perform steps A and B of “Scan for Beginning of
Programme”(墌 pg. 37) before continuing.
A Access the Navigation screen.
Press NAVIGATION.
B Access the date/title screen.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “DATE” or
“CASSETTE #”, then press OK.
the programme and confirm the
C Select
cassette number.
Press w r e t to move the
arrow to the desired
programme (cassette), then
press OK.
Cassette number
G Pause playback.
Press 9.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
H Stop playback.
Press 8.
D Load the cassette.
After you have found the programme and checked the
related cassette number, insert the cassette.
E Select the programme and start playback.
Perform steps D to E of “Scan for Beginning of
Programme” (墌 pg. 37).
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON VHS DECK (cont.)
Sort Recorded Programmes by Title
and Playback
You can easily search for a desired programme in the Index
screen by sorting according to the title registered at recording (or
after recording).
Perform steps A and B of “Scan for Beginning of
Programme”(墌 pg. 37) before continuing.
Sort Recorded Programmes by
Category and Playback
You can easily search for a desired programme in the Index
screen by sorting according to the category option registered
during recording (or after recording).
Perform steps A and B of “Scan for Beginning of
Programme”(墌 pg. 37) before continuing.
A Access the Navigation screen.
Press NAVIGATION.
B Access the date/title screen.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “CATEGORY”, then
press OK.
the category, then the programme,
C Select
then confirm the cassette number.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
category, then press OK. Programmes having the
selected category option appear in the list.
● To register the category option, refer to “Family Option Preset”
(墌 pg. 27) and step J of “VIDEO PLUS+ Timer Programming”
(墌 pg. 46).
®
A Access the Navigation screen.
Press NAVIGATION.
B Access the Title screen.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “TITLE”, then press
OK.
the initial letter of the title, then the
C Select
programme, then confirm the cassette
number.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired letter,
then press OK. Programmes having the selected initial
letter in their titles appear in the list.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme, then press OK.
D Load the cassette.
After you have found the programme and checked the
related cassette number, insert the cassette.
E Select the programme and start playback.
Perform steps D to C of “Scan for Beginning of
Programme”(墌 pg. 37) before continuing.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme, then press OK.
D Load the cassette.
After you have found the programme and checked its
cassette number, insert the cassette.
E Select the programme and start playback.
Perform steps D to C of “Scan for Beginning of
Programme”(墌 pg. 37) before continuing.
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Playback Features
Slow Motion
1 Pause during playback.
Push the JOG dial.
OR
Press 9.
2 Activate slow motion playback.
Press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2 seconds.
● The playback speed changes for each direction by pressing
5 or 3 repeatedly.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
Variable Speed Search
During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for
forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse
variable-speed search.
ATTENTION
● Picture may not appear during variable speed search with
an LP-recorded tape.
● In the variable speed search, still, slow motion or
frame-by-frame playback mode, the picture will be
distorted, and there will be a loss of colour.
● When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow
motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may jitter
vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being
used.
OR
During playback, press 5 for forward variable-speed
search, or 3 for reverse variable-speed search.
● The playback speed changes for each direction by pressing
5 or 3 repeatedly. Refer to the illustration below.
● To resume normal playback, press 4.
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning
cassette — ECL-3F — when:
● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only
with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (墌 pg. 82)).
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
1 Pause during playback.
Push the JOG dial.
OR
Press 9.
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame
playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
OR
Press 5 repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.
Press 3 repeatedly to reverse one frame at a time.
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON VHS DECK (cont.)
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 w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is
displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the
corresponding direction.
Repeat Playback
Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100
times repeatedly.
● To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly
until the correct index number is displayed.
Example:
To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w
twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e
once.
Current position
1 Start playback.
Press 4.
2 Activate Repeat Playback.
Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
● The Play indicator (4) on the front display panel blinks slowly.
● After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops
automatically.
3 Stop Repeat Playback.
Press 8 at any time.
● Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.
NTSC Playback
Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can
play back NTSC tapes.
1 Load a cassette.
Index number
● When the specified index code is located, playback begins
automatically.
Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the
Stop mode.
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback
Press 3 , then press 4 within 2 seconds.
b- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind
within 2 seconds.
Press 3 , then press
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.
2 Start playback.
Press 4.
● “NTSC→PAL” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.
NOTES:
● 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.)
● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be
incorrect.
● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture
will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of
superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.
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Soundtrack Selection
Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,
HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
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During Playback
Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:
TRACK
On-Screen
Display
HI FI
Lj hR
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
HI FI
Lj
For main audio of Bilingual tapes
HI FI
hR
Manual Tracking
Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.
During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking
manually by pressing the VCR PR buttons.
USE
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
NORM
For audio-dubbed tapes
HI FI
NORM
For audio-dubbed tapes
NOTES:
● “HIFI L j h R” should normally be selected. In this mode,
Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal
audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only
normal audio.
● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes,
refer to page 44.
● “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will
not appear (墌 pg. 82).
1 Override automatic tracking.
Press LIVE on the remote control.
2 Adjust the tracking manually.
Press VCR PR + or –.
● Press LIVE again to return to automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON VHS DECK (cont.)
Recording Features
Record One Programme While
Watching Another
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set
the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to
view.
● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the
recorder’s VCR PR buttons is recorded on the tape.
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected,
there may be about 30 seconds’ delay in starting to
show pictures on the screen.
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off
after recording is finished.
1 Start recording.
Press 7 on the recorder.
2 Engage the ITR mode.
Press 7 again. “7” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front
display panel.
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer
Recording (in the right column) or timer recording
(墌 pg. 46, 48), the recording will resume automatically
when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s
memory backup has expired.
3 Set the recording duration.
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by
30 minutes.
NOTES:
● You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder’s
front panel.
● When the end of the tape is reached during instant timer
recording, the cassette is ejected, then the recorder is powered
off automatically.
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
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Elapsed Recording Time Indication
1 Set the counter display.
Press – –:– – so that a counter reading appears on the TV
screen and the front display panel.
● The front display panel shows
the counter reading with “:”
lit.
2 Reset the counter.
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.
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● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed
time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a
recording or playback.
Tape Remaining Time
Press MODE.
● The current tape remaining time and the current recording
speed alternate in the front display panel. You can also confirm
the information on the TV screen. (墌 pg. 10)
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining
time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.
“– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on
occasion.
Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)
— Recording on VHS cassettes with
S-VHS quality
You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture
quality. Set “S-VHS ET“ to the desired mode (墌 pg. 80).
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RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON VHS DECK (cont.)
Receiving Stereo and Bilingual
Programmes
Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder
(NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts
possible.
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
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Type of Broadcast Being
Received
On-screen Display
Regular Monaural
NICAM Stereo
NICAM Bilingual
NICAM Monaural
(none)
ST NICAM
BIL. NICAM
NICAM
● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until
“HIFI L j h R” appears on the TV screen.
● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until
“HIFI L j” or “HIFI h R” appears on the TV screen (as
required).
● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”
appears on the TV screen.
NOTE:
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not
appear (墌 pg. 82).
To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual
Programmes
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi
audio track, and the standard audio programme will be recorded
on the normal audio track.
NOTES:
● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on
page 41.
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B.E.S.T. Picture
System
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)
system checks the condition of the tape in use during
playback and recording, and compensates to provide the
highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You
can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference
(墌 pg. 81).
Playback
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you
initiate playback.
● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the
quality of the tape in use.
● B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. ”bESt” appears
blinking on the recorder’s front display panel.
NOTES:
● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it
is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as
well.
● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another
video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference (墌 pg. 81).
● ”bESt” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.
Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is
operative.
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Recording
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you
initiate recording.
DURING B.E.S.T.
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE
● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the
condition of the tape, then begins recording.
NOTES:
● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after
a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.
It does not work during recording.
● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording is in progress (墌 pg. 51).
● In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works
before recording is initiated.
● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The
next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is
re-performed.
● Pressing the recorder’s 7 button while ”bESt” is displayed
does not start Instant Timer Recording (墌 pg. 42).
ATTENTION
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7
and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the
recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired
scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following
steps:
A Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record
Pause mode.
● The recorder then automatically checks the condition of
the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters
Record Pause mode.
B Press 4 to start recording.
If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording
immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (墌 pg. 81).
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TIMER RECORDING
VIDEO PLUS+ Timer C
Programming
®
Access the VIDEO PLUS+ screen.
A Press PROG.
B Press w e to move the arrow to “VIDEO PLUS+”, then
press OK.
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 16
programmes.
With the VIDEO PLUS+ system, timer programming is greatly
simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding
code number which your recorder is able to recognize.
Before performing the VIDEO PLUS+ Timer
Programming:
● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
● When “PROGRAMME FULL DELETE UNWANTED TIMER
PROGRAMME” appears on the TV screen, you need to cancel
some of the currently set programmes. (墌 pg. 50)
D Enter the P
LUSCODE number.
Press the number keys to enter the PLUSCODE number of a
programme you wish to record.
OR
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
number key, then press OK.
B Repeat step A to enter all needed numbers.
● If you make a mistake and needed to delete the last entered
number, press w r e t to move the arrow to “DELETE”, then
press OK.
● To delete all entered numbers at the same time, press w r e
t to move the arrow to “DELETE ALL”, then press OK.
the recording deck, then confirm the
E Select
P C number.
LUS ODE
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A Press w r e t to move the arrow to “RECORD TO”,
then press OK.
B Press r t to select “HDD” or “VHS”, then press OK.
C Press t to select “CONFIRM”, then press OK.
● If the number you entered is invalid, “PLUSCODE NO. ERROR
CONFIRM PLUSCODE NO. THEN RETRY” appears on the TV
screen. Input a valid PLUSCODE number.
● If “SET GUIDE PROG THEN RETRY” appears on the TV
screen, set Guide Program Numbers (墌 pg. 83) manually.
F Check the programme data.
The PLUSCODE number you
entered and the matching
timer-recording information
are displayed on the TV
screen. Check they are
correct.
● To cancel this setting, press
PROG.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is
displayed; if not, see “VIDEO PLUS+ System Setup” on
page 83 and set the Guide Program number correctly.
®
A Turn on the recorder.
Press 1.
B Load a cassette.
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety
tab intact.
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G Set the recording speed.
A Press r t to move the arrow to “REC MODE”, then
press OK.
B Press r t to select the desire mode, then press OK.
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H Set the PDC mode.
A Press r t to move the arrow to “VPS/PDC”.
B Press PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.
OR
A Press r t to move the arrow to “VPS/PDC”, then
press OK.
B Press r t to select the desired setting, then press OK.
● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, PDC is set to
ON.
● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, PDC is set to
OFF.
“PDC Recording” on page 49.
● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently
available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.
I Set the WEEKLY/DAILY programme mode.
A Press r t to move the arrow to “WEEKLY/DAILY”,
then press OK.
B Press r t to select the desire mode, then press OK.
● For details on each mode, see WEEKLY/DAILY programme
timer settings”( right column).
J Set other options.
A Press r t to move the arrow to the desired option,
then press OK.
B Set each option as required.
● To modify a programme title, perform steps B and C of
“Modify Programme Title” ( pg. 57).
● To modify the category option, press w r e t to select the
desired category, press OK, press w r e t to move the
arrow to “EXIT”, then press OK.
K Return to the normal screen.
Press r t to move the arrow to “EXIT”, then press OK.
● If “PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED” appears on the TV screen,
see page 50.
● To continue timer programming for other programmes, press
w e to move the arrow to “CONTINUE”, then press OK.
L Engage the recorder’s timer mode.
● For the HDD deck (with the PDC mode is OFF):
No operation is required to engage the recorder’s mode.
● For the VHS deck and the HDD deck (with the PDC
mode is ON):
Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and
“#” appears on the front display panel.
● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.
NOTES:
WEEKLY/DAILY programme timer settings
● For the HDD deck
When you select a mode other than ONCE, the space on the
hard disk drive is saved for new recordings by overwriting
previous recordings. To prevent loss of a needed recording,
backup programmes you wish to save by dubbing them to
tape before overwriting previous recordings.
ONCE (One time recording)
In this mode a programme will not be automatically
overwritten.
WEEKLY (OVERWRITE) (Weekly Recording/Weekly
Overwrite)
When the set weekly programme is broadcast, the
programme recorded last week is automatically deleted and
overwritten by the new programme.
This week’s drama
Overwritten
Last week’s drama
MON-SUN (FOR A WEEK)/ MON-SAT (FOR A WEEK)/
MON-FRI (FOR A WEEK) (Daily Recording/Weekly
Overwrite)
When the set weekly programme is broadcast, the
programme recorded on the same day last week is
automatically deleted and overwritten by the new
programme.
Overwritten
This
week
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
Last
week
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
MON-SUN (OVERWRITE)/ MON-SAT (OVERWRITE)/
MON-FRI (OVERWRITE) (Daily Recording/Daily Overwrite)
When the set daily programme is broadcast, yesterday’s
programme is automatically deleted and overwritten by the
new programme.
Tuesday’s programme
Overwritten
Monday’s programme
● For the VHS deck
ONCE (Once Recording)
WEEKLY (Weekly Recording)
MON-SUN/MON-SAT/MON-FRI (Daily Recording)
Satellite Receiver Users
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the VIDEO PLUS+
system:
A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 18.
B Perform steps A – L. In step F, the front display panel
shows “L2” for the channel position. In step H, you
cannot set “PDC” to “ON”.
C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.
● During timer recording with “#“ appearing on the front
display panel, it is not possible to change the recording deck
(HDD or VHS).
● It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a
PLUSCODE number which starts with “0”.
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
Express Timer
Programming
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 16
programmes.
If you do not know the PLUSCODE number for the programme
you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your
recorder to timer-record the programme.
Before performing Express Timer Programming:
● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
A Turn on the recorder.
Press 1.
B Load a cassette.
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety
tab intact.
C Access the programme screen.
A Press PROG.
B Press w e to move the arrow to “PROGRAMME”, then
press OK.
● When “PROGRAMME FULL DELETE UNWANTED TIMER
PROGRAMME” appears on the TV screen, you need to cancel
some of the currently set programmes. (墌 pg. 50)
D Select the programme date.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired date,
then press OK.
E Select the recording deck.
A Pressr t to move the arrow to “RECORD TO”, then
press OK.
B Press r t to select “HDD” or “VHS”, then press OK.
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the start time and stop time of the
F Set
programme.
A Press t to move the arrow to “START” or “STOP”,
then press OK.
B Press r t to select the desired time, then press OK.
G Select the channel position.
A Press t to move the arrow to “TV PROG”, then press
OK.
B Press r t to select the desired channel, then press
OK.
● If you want to set a satellite programme, press the number key
“0” to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”, then press VCR PR+/–.
C Press t to move the cursor to “CONFIRM”, then press
OK.
H Set the recording speed.
A Press r t to move the arrow to “REC MODE”, then
press OK.
D Press r t to select the desire mode, then press OK.
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I Set the PDC mode.
A Press r t to move the arrow to “VPS/PDC”.
B Press PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”.
OR
A Press r t to move the arrow to “VPS/PDC”, then
press OK.
B Press r t to select the desired setting, then press OK.
● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, PDC is set to
ON.
● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, PDC is set to
OFF.
墌 “PDC Recording” in the right column.
● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently
available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.
J Set the WEEKLY/DAILY programme mode.
A Press r t to move the arrow to “WEEKLY/DAILY”,
then press OK.
B Press r t to select the desire mode, then press OK.
● For details on each mode, see “WEEKLY/DAILY programme
timer settings” (墌 pg. 47).
K Set other options.
A Press r t to move the arrow to the desired option,
then press OK.
B Set each option as required.
● To modify a programme title, perform steps B and C of
“Modify Programme Title” (墌 pg. 57).
● To modify the category option, press w r e t to select the
desired category, press OK, press w r e t to move the
arrow to “EXIT”, then press OK.
L Return to the normal screen.
Press w e to move the arrow to “EXIT”, then press OK.
● If “PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED” appears on the TV screen,
see page 50.
● To continue timer programming for other programmes, press
w e to move the arrow to “CONTINUE”, then press OK.
Satellite Receiver Users
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer
Programming:
A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 18.
B Perform steps A – M. In step G, change “TV PROG” to
“SAT”. The front display panel shows “L-2” for the
channel position. Then select the channel position for the
satellite broadcast. In step I, you cannot set “PDC” to
“ON”.
C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.
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 the advertised times which you may have
preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start
and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually
start and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV
programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC
is currently available nationally on BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and
Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3
operates a PDC service in some areas. All channels intend to
offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme
listing guide for latest information. If the channel you intend
to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not
start recording if PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC
to “OFF” if PDC is not available on your selected channel.
(See step H on page 47 and step I in the left column.
NOTES:
● When you use Express 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.
● PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a
cable system is connected to L-2 IN/DECODER connector
on your recorder.
● PDC recording is also possible via the L-1 IN/OUT
connector.
M Engage the recorder’s timer mode.
● For the HDD deck (with the PDC mode is OFF):
No operation is required to engage the recorder’s mode.
● For the VHS deck and the HDD deck (with the PDC
mode is ON):
Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and
“#” appears on the front display panel.
● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.
NOTES:
● During timer recording with “#“ appearing on the front
display panel, it is not possible to change the recording deck
(HDD or VHS).
● When you check , cancel, or change programme, see page 50.
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
To cancel or change a programme...
D Cancel or change a programme.
To cancel the programme, press w r e t to move the
arrow to “CANCEL“, then press OK.
To change programme settings, perform steps D to K of
“Express Timer Programming”. (墌 pg. 48)
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E Return to the normal screen.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “EXIT”, then press
OK.
F Return to the timer mode.
● For the HDD deck (with the PDC mode is OFF):
No settings are required to engage recorder’s mode.
● For the VHS deck and the HDD deck (with the PDC
mode is ON):
Press # (TIMER).
NOTE:
When you make a timer programming, see page 48.
Check, cancel and change programmes
A Disengage the timer mode. (VHS deck only)
Press # (TIMER), then press 1.
the Programme Check screen, then
B Access
select the date.
A Press PROG.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to “PROGRAMME
LIST”, then press OK.
C Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired date,
then press OK.
C Access the Programme screen.
Press r t to select the
programme, then press OK.
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Automatic Satellite
Programme
Recording
NOTE:
This function is available for the HDD deck only.
This function allows you to automatically record a
satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your
external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to
the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector and
programme the timer on the satellite receiver. When the
signals come into the recorder from the satellite receiver,
the recorder automatically turns on and starts recording
on HDD deck.
ATTENTION
● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the
programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start
recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on.
● If you have connected another appliance other than a
satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, be
sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording mode; otherwise, the recorder will start
recording when the connected appliance’s power is turned
on.
● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and
timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.
Before performing the following steps:
● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s
L-2 IN/DECODER connector. (墌 pg. 76)
● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
A Select the L-2 SELECT mode.
Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT” (墌 pg. 69).
● When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 76.
B Set the recording speed.
Press MODE.
the Automatic Satellite Programme
C Engage
Recording mode.
Press and hold SAT# for about 2 seconds. The “N” and
“#” indicators will light in the front display panel.
NOTES:
● To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode, press SAT#.
● If the recorder’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.
● In step C, if the N and # indicators do not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off,
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express
Timer Programming” (墌 pg. 48) to timer-record a satellite programme.
* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.
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The N and # indicators blink while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.
For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.
Pressing the recorder’s 1 button while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the recorder’s power and
disengages the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.
If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, it is not possible
to set different recording speeds for each programme.
Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may
record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.
If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the recorder will not
start Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even though the N and # indicators blink. When the satellite receiver shuts off once
and is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.
You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.
Just Clock (墌 pg. 84) does not work when the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.
When the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged, or the recorder’s power is turned off after Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”
(墌 pg. 82).
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching
On the remote control
The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video
recorders independently. Each of recorders can respond to one
of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send
A 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, C or D code signals.
A Change the remote control code.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press and hold S-VHS
during steps A through B.
Press the number key “1” for A, “2” for B, “3” for C or “4”
for D.
B Set the remote control code.
Press OK to set the code.
On the recorder
C Display the code.
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Press 4 on the recorder for over 5 seconds while the
recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears on
the front display panel.
● If the code displayed on the front display panel is different
from the code set on the remote control, go to step D.
D Change the recorder’s code.
Press 8 on the remote control. The code currently set on
the remote control will be applied to the recorder.
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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV
set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be
controlled.
Before performing the following steps:
Turn off the TV using its remote control.
A Set the TV brand code.
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the left and keep S-VHS pressed
during this step.
Enter your TV’s brand code using the number keys, then
press OK.
Press 1 on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the
TV and try operations (墌 step B).
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you
do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote
control’s batteries.
● Some brands of TV have more than one code. If the TV does
not function with one code, try entering another.
B Operate the TV.
Press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/–,
TV AV, TV %+/– (Volume),
(TV Muting), number
keys.
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● For some brands of TV, you must press OK after having pressed
the number keys.
IMPORTANT
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with
JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work
with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function
capability.
Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons
Use the number keys, and the
button, & button to select
the TV’s channel.
● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23,
24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the
button corresponds to the
1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –)
of your TV’s remote control.
● With televisions under Code 01, 28, 29 or 34, the &
button corresponds to the 10 + 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.
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BRAND NAME
CODE
JVC
BLAUPUNKT
BRANDT
FERGUSON
FINLUX
FUNAI
LG/GOLDSTAR
GRAETZ
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
ITT
LUXOR
MITSUBISHI
MIVAR
NEC
NOKIA
NORDMENDE
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
SABA
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SELECO
SHARP
SONY
TELEAVIA
TELEFUNKEN
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
01, 23, 24, 25
19
26
27
30
32
18
28
19
10
28
28
03
29
20
31
26
11
02
26
28
02, 12, 33, 34, 35
28
06
07
26
26
26
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (cont.)
Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote
Control
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your
satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other
manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled.
Before performing the following steps:
Turn off the satellite receiver using its remote control.
A Set the satellite receiver brand code.
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the left and keep S-VHS pressed
during this step.
Enter your satellite receiver’s brand code using the
number keys, then press OK.
Press 1 on the recorder’s remote control to turn on the
satellite receiver and try operations (墌 step B).
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the satellite
receiver, you do not have to repeat this step until you replace
your remote control’s batteries.
● Some brands of satellite receiver have more than one code. If
the satellite receiver does not function with one code, try
entering another.
B Operate the satellite receiver.
Press the corresponding button: 1, TV PR +/–, number
keys.
● The number keys may not function with some satellite
receivers.
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IMPORTANT
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with
JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not
work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have
limited function capability.
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BRAND NAME
CODE
JVC
AMSTRAD
CANAL SATELLITE
CANAL +
D-BOX
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)
FINLUX
FORCE
GALAXIS
GRUNDIG
HIRSCHMANN
HUMAX
ITT NOKIA
KATHREIN
LUXOR
MASCOM
MASPRO
NOKIA
PACE
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
RADIX
RFT
SABA
SAGEM
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SIEMENS
SKYMASTER
TECHNISAT
THOMSON
TPS
TRIAX
WISI
73
60, 61, 62, 63, 92
81
81
85
82
68
89
88
64, 65, 102
64, 78, 99
88
68
70, 71, 96
68
93
70
87, 94
65, 67, 74, 86, 92
74, 92
66, 84, 101
78
69
97
83, 90
68
83
64
69, 98
66, 100
97
83
91
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About editing of programmes
Navigation system has six functions for editing of programmes.
In the sections “Playback with HDD Navigation” (墌 pg. 24)
and “Playback with VCR Navigation” (墌 pg. 36), it is briefly
described how to search for the beginning of each recorded
programme using the Navigation functions. More detailed
explanations are provided in this section using HDD Navigation
by way of example.
This recorder has a built-in Hybrid Navigation system, which
consists of two Navigation systems (HDD Navigation and VCR
Navigation). Using Navigation system, you can easily modify
registered information or edit the programme when dubbing
from the HDD deck to VHS deck, as well as search for the
beginning of each programme.
About registration of information
The following information is automatically registered for each
programme when ordinary recording or timer recording is
performed, then stored in an area specified on the hard disk. For
the VHS deck, set “NAVIGATION” to “ON” (墌 pg. 79).
● index* (reduced still pictures to show programme titles)
● programme title*
● category*
● date and time
● channel
● recording speed
● length of recording time
The items marked with an asterisk (*) can be easily modified and
registered again after recording by using Navigation system.
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● “Modify Information” (墌 pg. 56)
● “Delete Programme Information” (墌 pg. 58)
● “Divide Programme (available only for HDD Navigation)”
(墌 pg. 58)
● “Play List Features” (墌 pg. 60)
● “Easy Dubbing from HDD deck to VHS deck” (墌 pg. 63)
● “Audio Dubbing” (墌 pg. 74)
The limitations of registration
You can register information up to 100 programmes in HDD
Navigation. In VCR Navigation, you can register information up
to 2000 programmes or up to 680 cassettes.
To register the information for VCR Navigation, you need to
record a programme for more than 5 minutes in SP mode (for
more than 15 minutes in LP mode.
When the amount of information is at the limits of registration,
you cannot record new programme any more. In this case, you
need to delete old programmes to register new one (墌 pg. 58).
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Modify
Information
NOTE:
The Navigation systems cannot work during recording on the
HDD deck or in SAT# mode (墌 pg. 51).
EDITING (cont.)
C Access the Navigation screen.
Press EDIT.
● The Navigation screen corresponding to the selected deck
appears.
● For the VHS deck:
When “NAVIGATION” is set to “OFF” (墌 pg. 79), the
Navigation screen does not appear.
D Select the programme.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “MODIFY” under
“REC LIST”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme index, then press OK.
● For the VHS deck:
A Press w e to move the arrow to “MODIFY” under
“PROGRAMME”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
cassette index, then press OK.
C Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme index, then press OK.
E Access the modify screen.
Press w e to move the arrow to “INDEX”, then press OK.
F Register new index.
A Confirm the arrow is on “REPLACE”. Playback starts in
the left large window.
B Search for the needed programme picture by pressing
the appropriate buttons (4, 9, 3 , or 5). You can
also search for the picture by turning and pressing the
JOG dial.
C Press OK to register the new index. New index
appears in the right window.
● When you press OK with the arrow on “RETURN” you can
return to the previous screen.
● While your are editing a programme in DV mode, the
distortion of the picture on the small window (showing the
result of the edition) does not affect the actual edited picture.
Modify Index
A Turn on the recorder.
G Return to the normal screen.
Press EDIT.
● For the VHS deck:
Press 8 to cancel pause mode after pressing EDIT.
Press 1.
B Select the deck.
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press HDD or
S-VHS.
● For the VHS deck:
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
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Modify Category
Perform steps A to D of “Modify Index” ( pg. 56) before
continuing.
C Register new title.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “SAVE“, then press
OK.
A Access the modify screen.
D Return to the normal screen.
Press w e to move the arrow to “CATEGORY”, then press
OK.
Press EDIT.
B Select new category.
Modify Cassette Title (available only
for VHS Navigation)
Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired category,
then press OK.
C
Return to the normal screen.
Press EDIT.
Modify Programme Title
Perform steps A to D of “Modify Index” ( pg. 56) before
continuing.
A Access the modify screen.
Press w e to move the arrow to “TITLE”, then press OK.
B Enter new title.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired letter or
command, then press OK. Repeat this process to
complete the title.
Perform steps A to C of “Modify Index” ( pg. 56) before
continuing.
the programme and access the modify
A Select
screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “MODIFY TITLE”
under “LIBRARY”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
cassette index, then press OK.
B Enter and register new title.
Perform steps B to C of Modify Programme Title”.( left
column)
C Return to the normal screen.
Press EDIT.
● To select the letter to be corrected, press w r e t to move
the arrow to “<” or “>”, then press OK repeatedly until the
desired letter is selected.
● To delete the selected letter, press w r e t to move the
arrow to “DELETE”, then press OK.
● To cancel the modification, press w r e t to move the
arrow to “CANCEL”, then press OK. Title remains as previously
set.
● You can enter up to 26 letter for each title.
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Delete Programme Information
For HDD Navigation:
When you delete the registered information of a programme, the
recorder delete the programme itself on the hard disk drive. The
deleted programme is never resumed.
For VCR Navigation:
When you delete the registered information of a programme, the
recorder delete only the information on the hard disk drive. The
programme itself cannot be deleted with VCR Navigation.
Perform steps A to C of “Modify Index” (墌 pg. 56) before
continuing.
the programme and access the delete
A Select
screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “DELETE” under “REC
LIST”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme index, then press OK.
● For the VHS deck:
A Press w e to move the arrow to “MODIFY” under
“PROGRAMME”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
cassette index, then press OK.
C Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme index, then press OK.
D Press w e to move the arrow to “DELETE”, then press
OK.
● A message appears for your confirmation.
B Confirm the deletion.
EDITING (cont.)
Delete Cassette Information (available
only for VHS Navigation)
Perform steps A to C of “Modify Index” (墌 pg. 56) before
continuing.
the programme and access the delete
A Select
screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “DELETE” under
“LIBRARY”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
cassette index, then press OK.
B Confirm the deletion.
Press w e to move the arrow to “DELETE”, then press OK.
C Return to the normal screen.
Press EDIT.
Divide Programme (available only for
HDD Navigation)
Perform steps A to C of “Modify Index” (墌 pg. 56) before
continuing.
Press w e to select “DELETE”, then press OK.
the programme and access the divide
A Select
screen.
C Return to the normal screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “DIVIDE” under “REC
LIST”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme index, then press OK.
● When you cancel the deletion, select “CANCEL”, then press
OK.
Press EDIT.
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B Locate the divide point.
A Confirm the arrow is on “DIVIDE”. Playback starts in
the left large window.
B Press the appropriate buttons (4, 9, 5, or 3) to
search for the divide point. You can also search for the
divide point by turning and pressing the JOG dial.
C Press OK at the divide point. The first picture (start) of
the newly created programme appears in the right
bottom window.
● To play the first 10 seconds of the newly created programme,
press w e to move the arrow to “PREVIEW”, then press OK.
● To cancel the divide point and set another one, press w e to
move the arrow to “RETRY”, press OK, then perform step B
again.
● While your are editing a programme in DV mode, the
distortion of the picture on the small window (showing the
result of the edition) does not affect the actual edited picture.
C Register the new programme.
Press w e to move the arrow to “OK”, then press OK.
D Return to the normal screen.
Press EDIT.
NOTE:
The indexes of programmes in record, registered in the play list,
or recorded using daily/weekly timer recording do not appear in
the list window in step A and you cannot select these
programmes to divide.
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Play List Features
A play list is a collection of the scenes selected from original
recorded programmes. A play list can be freely edited and
played back without ever changing any original recorded data. A
play list includes information such as the beginning and ending
time of the scenes, indexes for checking the contents of the
recorded data, category information, and more. Playback
according to the play list you have created allows you to enjoy
various combinations of video images from programmes
recorded on the hard disk drive.
Create Play List
A Turn on the recorder.
Press 1.
B Select the deck.
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press HDD.
C Access the Navigation screen.
Press EDIT.
the programme and access the play
D Select
list screen.
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A Press w r e t to move the arrow to “CREATE” under
“PLAY LIST”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the original
programme index for the play list to reference, then
press OK.
● Playback of the selected programme starts in the left large
window.
E Select the desired scene.
A Confirm the arrow is on
“IN/OUT”. The picture for
the beginning of the
selected scene appears in
the left bottom “IN”
window.
EDITIEREN WIEDERGABELISTE ÄNDERN
SEITE
ANF./ENDE
ÄNDERN
VERSCHIEBEN
PROG. WÄHLEN
LÖSCHEN
NEUVERSUCH
VORSCHAU
B Press the appropriate buttons (4, 9, 5, or 3) to
search for the desired point. You can also search for
the desired point by turning and pressing the JOG dial.
C Press OK when beginning picture of the desired scene
is found.
D Perform steps A to C again to locate the ending
picture for the desired scene. The picture selected as
the ending scene appears in the right bottom “TO”
window.
● The selected scene information (original programme number,
beginning time and ending time) appears in the scene list and
playback of the programme after the selected scene starts.
● While your are editing a programme in DV mode, the
distortion of the picture on the small window (showing the
result of the edition) does not affect the actual edited picture.
F Select other scenes.
Repeat step E as required.
● To select a scene in another programme, press w r e t to
move the arrow to “SELECT PROG.”, then press OK. After that,
repeat steps B of D and E.
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G Confirm the play list.
D Change the beginning or ending time.
● Playback of current play list starts in the left large window.
● To cancel the change, press w r e t to move the arrow to
“RETRY”, then press OK.
H Register the selected scenes.
E Register the modified play list.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “PREVIEW”, then
press OK.
Perform step E of “Create Play List”.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “OK”, then press
OK.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “OK”, then press
OK.
I Return to the normal screen.
F Return to the normal screen.
● When you edit the play list, press w e to move the arrow to
“MODIFY”, then press OK.
● To play back the play list you have created, refer to “Scan for
Beginning of Programme (or Play List)” (墌 pg. 25).
● To continue to edit the play list, press w e to move the arrow
to “MODIFY”, then press OK.
Press w e to move the arrow to “EXIT”, then press OK.
NOTE:
You cannot include scenes recorded in DV mode and scenes
recorded in another mode in the same play list.
You can change beginning and ending scene time in the play list.
Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” (墌 pg. 60) before
continuing.
A Select the play list.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to “MODIFY” under
“PLAY LIST”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired play
list index, then press OK.
B Access the play list screen.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “SCENE”, then press
OK.
C Select the beginning or ending time.
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Move scenes
You can change the order of the scenes in a play list.
Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” (墌 pg. 60), then
steps A and B of “Edit Scenes” (墌 pg. 61) before
continuing.
Edit Scenes
A Press w r e t to move
the arrow to “MODIFY”,
then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move
the arrow to the desired
beginning/ending time,
then press OK.
Press w e to move the arrow to “EXIT”, then press OK.
A Select the scene.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to “MOVE”, then
press OK.
B Press r t to move the arrow to the desired scene to
move in the scene list, then press OK.
B Select the insert destination.
Press r t to move the arrow to the desired scene that is
to be inserted next to the inserted scene selected in step
A, then press OK.
● The selected scene moves down after inserted scene.
● To cancel move scene operation, press w r e t to move the
arrow to “RETRY”, then press OK.
C Register the modified play list.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “OK”, then press
OK.
EDITIEREN WIEDERGABELISTE ÄNDERN
SEITE
D Return to the normal screen.
Press w e to move the arrow to “EXIT”, then press OK.
ANF./ENDE
ÄNDERN
VERSCHIEBEN
PROG. WÄHLEN
LÖSCHEN
NEUVERSUCH
VORSCHAU
● To continue to edit the play list, press w e to move the arrow
to “MODIFY”, then press OK.
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EDITING (cont.)
Delete scenes
Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” (墌 pg. 60), then
steps A and B of “Edit Scenes” (墌 pg. 61) before
continuing.
A
Delete the scene.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to “DELETE”, then
press OK.
B Press r t to move the arrow to the desired scene to
be deleted in the scene list, then press OK.
● To cancel delete scene operation, press w r e t to move the
arrow to “RETRY”, then press OK.
B Register the modified play list.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to “OK”, then press
OK.
C Return to the normal screen.
Delete Play List
Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” (墌 pg. 60) before
continuing.
the play list and access the delete
A Select
screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “DELETE” under
“PLAY LIST”, then press OK.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired play
list index, then press OK.
B Confirm the deletion.
Press w e to move the arrow to “DELETE”, then press OK.
C Return to the normal screen.
Press EDIT.
Press w e to move the arrow to “EXIT”, then press OK.
● To continue to edit the play list, press w e to move the arrow
to “MODIFY”, then press OK.
Modify Index
A Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” (墌 pg. 60).
B Perform step A of “Edit Scenes” (墌 pg. 61).
C Perform steps E to G of “Modify Index” (墌 pg. 56).
● For this procedure, “programme” described in step F of
“Modify Index” must be read as “play list”.
Modify Category
A Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” (墌 pg. 60).
B Perform step A of “Edit Scenes” (墌 pg. 61).
C Perform steps A to C of “Modify Category”
(墌 pg. 57).
Modify Play List Title
A Perform steps A to C of “Create Play List” (墌 pg. 60).
B Perform step A of “Edit Scenes” (墌 pg. 61).
C Perform steps A to D of “Modify Programme Title”
(墌 pg. 57).
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Easy Dubbing from HDD deck to VHS
deck
Dubbing
Because this recorder includes both HDD deck and VHS deck,
you can easily use it for dubbing up to eight programmes (or
play lists) without connecting any other equipment.
A Access the HDD Navigation screen.
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press HDD, then
press EDIT.
B Access the Easy Dubbing screen.
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Press w r e t to move the arrow to “EDITING”, then
press OK.
C Select the programme(s).
Press w r e t to move the
arrow to the desired
programme index, then press
OK when you dub only one
programme (or play list).
The message for preparing a
cassette appears.
● When you want to select more programmes, press MEMO
instead of pressing OK after selecting the desired programme.
The playback order numbers appear on the index. After all the
programmes (or play lists) desired for dubbing are selected,
press OK.
● If you want to correct playback order, move the arrow to the
desired index and press MEMO. The number is deleted and
the recorder automatically renumbers the other programmes
(or play lists).
● If you want to cancel the current playback order, press &.
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D Select the VHS deck.
Press S-VHS.
E Load a cassette.
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
·
·
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F Set the recording speed.
Press MODE.
G Locate the start point.
A Search for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.
B Press 7 and 9 simultaneously to enter the RecordPause mode.
H Select the HDD deck.
Press HDD. The Easy Dubbing screen appears again.
I Start dubbing.
Press w e to move the arrow to “DUB START”, then press
OK. When the dubbing completes successfully, the
message “DUBBING COMPLETED” appears on the TV
screen.
● To stop dubbing, press 8.
● Once the dubbing is stopped, it can not be resumed. In this
case, the message appears on the TV screen.
NOTE:
If you start dubbing without setting the VHS deck to Record
Pause mode in step G, you can watch the preview.
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Normal Dubbing
(from HDD to VHS)
You can dub selected scenes from the HDD deck to a cassette,
starting and stopping wherever you wish.
A Load a cassette.
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
B Prepare the HDD deck for dubbing.
A Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press HDD and
select the programme to be dubbed. You can select the
programme by HDD Navigation. (墌 pg. 24)
B Press VCR PR+/– to set the channel other than “DUB”.
C Locate the start point.
?
A Search for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.
B Press 3 a little, then press 4 to start playback.
C Press 9 to pause playback a little before the start
point.
D Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.
A
B
C
D
Press S-VHS.
Press VCR PR+/– to set the channel “DUB”.
Press MODE to select tape speed.
Search for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.
E Start dubbing.
A Press HDD and 4 to start playback.
B Press S-VHS and 7 (7 and 4 on the remote control)
to start dubbing.
F End dubbing.
Press 8. Then press HDD and press 8.
NOTES:
● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where
you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.
● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing
is not recorded.
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EDITING (cont.)
Normal Dubbing
(from VHS to HDD)
You can dub selected scenes from a cassette to the HDD deck,
starting and stopping wherever you wish.
A Load a cassette.
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
B Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.
A Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press S-VHS
and select the programme to be dubbed. You can
select the programme by VCR Navigation. (墌 pg. 36)
B Press VCR PR+/– to set the channel other than “DUB”.
● Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT” (墌 pg. 81).
?
C Locate the start point.
A Search for the point where you want to start dubbing
by pressing 4, 5 or 3 then press 8.
B Press 3 a little, then press 4 to start playback.
C Press 9 to pause playback a little before the start
point.
D Prepare the HDD deck for dubbing.
A Press HDD.
B Press VCR PR+/– to set the channel “DUB”.
C Press MODE to select recording speed.
E Start dubbing.
A Press S-VHS and 4 to start playback.
B Press HDD and 7 (7 and 4 on the remote control) to
start dubbing.
● To enter Record-Pause mode, press and hold 7 and press 9
on the remote control. To resume recording, press and hold 7
and press 4 on the remote control.
F End dubbing.
Press 8 twice. Then press S-VHS and press 8.
NOTES:
● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where
you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.
● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing
is not recorded.
● For HDD deck, the recording pause takes effect only when the
recorder is recording on the HDD deck with the channel set to
“L-1”, “F-1”, or “DUB”. The recording pause is released in 5
minutes automatically. Picture and sound may be distorted at
the point where the recording pause is released.
● Dubbing copyright guarded tape is not possible.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step B, be sure to
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)
after you finish dubbing the tapes.
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Edit From A
Camcorder
A
Recorder
VIDEO input
AUDIO input
Audio cable (not provided)
Video cable (not provided)
Camcorder
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your
recorder as the recording deck.
A Make connections.
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...
... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO
OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO
and VIDEO input connectors.
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...
... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and
S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel
AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.
● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT
connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.
● For the VHS deck:
When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,
the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to
the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
B Select the recording deck.
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press HDD or SVHS.
C Set the recorder’s input mode.
Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or VCR PR to select
“F-1”.
● Set “F-1 INPUT” to “VIDEO” for the VIDEO input connector,
or “S-VIDEO” for the S-VIDEO input connector, depending on
the connector being used (墌 pg. 69).
Player
B
Recorder
S-VIDEO input
D Set the edit mode. (VHS deck only)
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 81.
E Start the camcorder.
Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.
AUDIO input
Audio cable (not provided)
S-Video cable (not provided)
Camcorder
S-VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
F Start the recorder.
Engage the Record mode of the recorder.
NOTES:
● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step D, be sure to
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)
after you finish dubbing the tapes.
● For HDD deck, the recording pause takes effect only when the
recorder is recording on the HDD deck with the channel set to
“L-1”, “F-1”, or “DUB”. The recording pause is released in 5
minutes automatically. Picture and sound may be distorted at
the point where the recording pause is released.
● It is not possible to record only the audio of the connected
equipment (without pictures) on the HDD deck.
Player
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EDITING (cont.)
Output/Input Set
B Access the Input/Output Set screen.
A Press w e to move the
arrow to “FUNCTION SET
UP”, then press t.
B Press w e to move the
arrow to “INPUT/
OUTPUT”.
the output or input mode for the L-1
C Select
IN/OUT connector.
?
A Press rt to move the arrow to “L-1 OUTPUT” or “L-1
INPUT”, then press OK.
B Press rt to select the appropriate setting, then press
OK.
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
8 L-1 OUTPUT
VIDEO:
S-VIDEO:
If a connected appliance’s input is
compatible only with regular video
signals, set to “VIDEO”.
If a connected appliance’s input is
compatible with Y/C signals, set to
“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain
high-quality S-VHS picture. (For
connection, be sure to use a 21-pin
SCART cable that is compatible with
the Y/C signal.)
8 L-1 INPUT
VIDEO:
S-VIDEO:
L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting
The L-1 IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a
composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal
in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated).
Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode
depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s
L-1 IN/OUT connector.
A Access the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
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If a connected appliance’s output is
compatible only with regular video
signals, set to “VIDEO”.
If a connected appliance’s output is
compatible with Y/C signals, set to
“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain
high-quality S-VHS picture. (For
connection, be sure to use a 21-pin
SCART cable that is compatible with
the Y/C signal.)
D Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
NOTES:
● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set
“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.
● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set
“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.
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L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting
Set “L-2 SELECT” and “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode
depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s
L-2 IN/DECODER connector.
Perform steps A and B of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT
Setting” on page 68.
the input mode for the L-2 IN/
A Select
DECODER connector.
A Press rt to move the arrow to “L-2 SELECT”, then
press OK.
B Press rt to select the appropriate setting, then press
OK.
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
8 L-2 SELECT
A/V:
DECODER:
SAT:
To use this recorder as the recording
deck with the player connected to
the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, or
to use the satellite receiver
connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER
connector.
To use a decoder connected to the
L-2 IN/DECODER connector.
To view a satellite programme with
the TV set while the recorder is
turned off. (墌 pg. 76)
8 L-2 INPUT
VIDEO:
S-VIDEO:
If a connected appliance’s output is
compatible only with regular video
signals, set to “VIDEO”.
If a connected appliance’s output is
compatible with Y/C signals, set to
“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain
high-quality S-VHS picture. (For
connection, be sure to use a 21-pin
SCART cable that is compatible with
the Y/C signal.)
B Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
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NOTES:
● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the
L-2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back
to appropriate mode after editing.
● If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to
the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “A/
V”.
● The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorder’s memory backup
has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was
removed from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically
selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are
using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set “L-2
SELECT” back to appropriate mode.
● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” appears on TV
screen or front display panel instead of “L-2” or “L2”.
● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set
“L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.
F-1 INPUT Setting
Set “F-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the
connector (VIDEO or S-VIDEO) being used on the front panel.
Perform steps A and B of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT
Setting” on page 68.
the input mode for the VIDEO/SA Select
VIDEO connector.
A Press rt to move the arrow to “F-1 INPUT”, then
press OK.
B Press rt to select the appropriate setting, then press
OK.
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
8 F-1 INPUT
VIDEO:
S-VIDEO:
When connecting an appliance to
the VIDEO input connector, set to
“VIDEO”.
When connecting an appliance to
the S-VIDEO input connector, set to
“S-VIDEO”.
B Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
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EDITING (cont.)
Edit To Or From
Another Video
Recorder
?
You can use your recorder as the source player or as the
recording deck.
A Make connections.
Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the
recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on
page 71.
A When using your recorder as the source player ...
... connect its L-1 IN/OUT connector to the recording
deck.
B When using your recorder as the recording deck ...
... connect its L-1 IN/OUT or L-2 IN/DECODER
connector to the source player.
C If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C signal ...
... connect your recorder’s L-1 IN/OUT connector to
another recorder.
With C connection ...
● When using your recorder as the recording deck, set “L-1
INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” and “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 68,
69).
● When using your recorder as the source player, set “L-1
OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (墌 pg. 68).
B Select the recording deck.
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press HDD or SVHS.
C Set the input mode of recording deck.
With this video recorder, press AUX (number key “0”)
and/or VCR PR to select “L-1” for the L-1 IN/OUT
connector, or “L-2” for the L-2 IN/DECODER connector,
depending on the connector being used.
● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its
instruction manual.
● When using the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2
SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 69).
Advantages of S-VHS video recorders
You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from
S-VHS to S-VHS.
● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the
S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently
limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.
● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the
source material is very high, the edited tape has better
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.
● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with
minimum degradation.
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D Set the edit mode.
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 81.
E Start the source player.
Engage the Play mode of the source player.
F Start the recording deck.
Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.
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A
B
TV receiver
Player
Your recorder
Recorder
Your recorder
TV receiver
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
AV mode
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Another recorder
AV mode
Another recorder
Player
Recorder
C
TV receiver
Recorder
Your recorder
S-Video cable (provided)
21-pin SCART cable (not provided)
Another recorder
Player
NOTES:
● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
● For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step D, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”) after you
finish dubbing the tapes.
● When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (墌 pg. 82).
● If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio input/output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this
recorder’s S-VIDEO and AUDIO input/output connectors.
When using your recorder as the source player ...
... connect its rear panel S OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording deck’s S-Video and Audio input connectors.
When using your recorder as the recording deck ...
... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player’s S-Video and Audio output connectors. Then,
set the recorder’s input mode to “F-1”, and set “F-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (墌 pg. 69).
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EDITING (cont.)
DV Dubbing
You can dub programmes from a camcorder or DV equipment
connected to the recorder with a DV cable. The recorder’s
remote control allows you the limited control of the connected
camcorder or DV equipment functions during dubbing.
NOTE:
When you use a PC connecting to the DV IN/OUT
connector, we do not assure the normal operation of this
recorder.
Your recorder
?
DV IN/OUT connector
Camcorder
DV cable
(not provided)
DV connector
DV equipment
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A Make connections.
Connect the camcorder to the DV IN/OUT connector on
the recorder’s front panel.
B Select the HDD deck.
F End dubbing.
Press w e to move the arrow to
OK.
, then press
When you dab form DV equipment other than a
camcorder
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press HDD.
C Prepare the HDD deck for dubbing.
A Perform step A to C.
B Search for the point from where you want to start
dubbing, then stop on the DV equipment.
● If you pause the DV equipment in this step, a few second’s
still picture will be recorded at the beginning of the
recorded programme.
C Set the input mode to “DV INPUT” on the DV equipment.
● If you select an input mode other than “DV INPUT”,
unwanted pictures may be recorded at the beginning of the
recorded programme.
D Perform step E to F.
To skip unwanted part of the source picture
Press VCR PR+/– to set the channel to “D-1”.
● The on-screen display for DV dubbing appears.
● Recording speed is automatically set to DV and “DV” appears
under the HDD capacity graph.
D Prepare the DV equipment for dubbing.
A Press w e to move the arrow to
, then press
OK to display the remote icon (facing to the right) for
the DV equipment.
B Search for the point from where you want to start
dubbing by pressing 4, 5, or 3 , then press 8.
● If you select the camcorder’s sound mode (“SOUND1”,
“SOUND2”, or “MIX”), during playback of the camcorder,
press w e to move the arrow to
, then press OK
repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the TV screen
(墌 pg. 79). Note that this selection is not available when the
source programme is recorded in 16BIT mode.
E Start dubbing.
Press w e to move the arrow to
OK.
A Press OK to stop both equipment, then press w to move the
arrow to
.
B Search for the point where you want to restart dubbing by
pressing 4, 5, or 3, then press 8.
, then press OK to
C Press e to move the arrow to
restart dubbing.
NOTES:
● It is recommended that you locate the dubbing start point a
little before the actual start point on the external DV
equipment in step D since the beginning of the programme (a
few frames) won’t be recorded. And you may encounter
unwanted pictures inserted at the beginning of the recorded
programme. In such cases, edit the recorded programme to
delete the unwanted part by using divide and delete features.
(墌 pg. 58)
● When you dub a programme on the recorder to the connected
DV equipment, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the DV equipment.
● When the playback picture is distorted or noise appears on the
picture, attach a separately sold ferrite core to the DV cable.
● When you dub a programme that was recorded in a recording
speed other than “DV” (“SP”, “LP”, “EP”, or “SEP”) on the
HDD deck into a connected DV equipment, the dubbed
programme will be recorded in 16BIT mode. In such a case,
note that you cannot replace the sound of the dubbed
programme with Audio dubbing feature.
, then press
● Playback on the external DV equipment and recording on the
HDD deck should start simultaneously.
● When “NO SIGNAL HDD ENTERS RECORD STANDBY
MODE” or “CAN NOT RECORD CAN NOT RECOGNIZE
CONNECTED DEVICE” appears, the HDD deck stops
recording.
● Original DV information other than just time code is also
recorded to the HDD along with the programme.
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EDITING (cont.)
Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing replaces the sound of a recorded programme in
the recording speed of “DV” on the HDD deck with the sound
played back from external audio equipment.
ATTENTION:
Audio dubbing is only possible for the programme having the
recording speed of “DV” (12BIT) on the HDD deck.
?
Your recorder
CD player, etc.
CD player, etc.
Mixer output
Audio mixer
Original sound
AUDIO OUT
Your recorder
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A
Make connections.
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input
connectors on the recorder’s front panel.
● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the
recorder’s AUDIO L input connector.
B Select the HDD deck.
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT to the right, then press HDD.
the audio track to monitor the
C Select
recorded programme’s original sound.
Set “AUDIO MDE” to “SOUND1”. (墌 pg. 78, 79)
E Press OK when beginning picture of the desired scene
is found. The picture for the selected scene appears in
the left bottom “IN” window.
● To cancel the setting, press w r e t to move the arrow to
“CANCEL”, then press OK.
F Perform steps D to E again to locate the ending
picture of the desired scene. The picture for the ending
of the selected scene appears in the right bottom
“OUT” window.
● While your are editing a programme in DV mode, the
distortion of the picture on the small window (showing the
result of the edition) does not affect the actual edited picture.
G Start audio dubbing.
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to “EXECUTE”, then
press OK.
A Press EDIT.
B Press w r e t to move the arrow to “A. DUB”, then
press OK.
● Countdown images appears 5 seconds before the beginning of
the scene.
● You can select the monitoring sound from among the recorded
original sound (“SOUND 1”), the sound of the external audio
component (“SOUND 2”), and both “SOUND 1” and
“SOUND 2” at the same time (“MIX”). Press rt to move the
arrow to “AUDIO MONITOR”, press OK, press w e to select
the desired sound, then press OK.
C Press w r e t to move the arrow to the desired
programme index, then press OK.
● Countdown images appears 5 seconds before the ending of
the scene.
the programme and access the A. DUB
D Select
screen.
● Only the programmes having the recording speed of DV
(12BIT) on the HDD appear in the list.
● The index of the selected programme appears in the left large
window.
E Prepare the audio component.
Search for the point where you want to start playback and
pause playback.
F Select the desired scene.
B At the actual beginning of the scene, start playback on
the audio component.
C Stop playback on the audio component.
● When you play and check the dubbed programme, press w e
to move the arrow to “PREVIEW”, then press OK.
● When you quite dubbing or previewing, press r t to move
the arrow to “STOP”, then press OK.
H Confirm the edited scene.
Press w r e t to move the arrow to ”CONFIRM”, then
press OK.
I Return to the normal screen.
Press w e to move the arrow to “EXIT”, then press OK.
● To edit other programmes, press w e to move the arrow to
“CONTINUE”, press OK, then perform steps F to I.
NOTES:
Audio Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel L-1 IN/OUT
or L-2 IN/DECODER connector. When using these 21-pin SCART
connectors, be sure to select the appropriate input mode in the
A.DUB screen as follows;
A Press r t to move the arrow to “AUDIO SELECT”,
then press OK.
B Press w e to select “HDD”, then press OK.
C Press r t to move the arrow to “IN/OUT”, then press
4 to start playback.
D Press the appropriate buttons (4, 9, 5, or 3) to
search for the desired point. You can also search for
the point by turning and pressing the JOG dial.
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A After step D, press w r e t to move the arrow to
“INPUT SELECT”, then press OK.
B Press w e to select “L-1” or “L-2” , then press OK.
● When “HDD” is selected as “AUDIO SELECT” option, the
sound of the original programme selected in step D is heard
during audio dubbing. If you wish to monitor sound from the
external audio component, perform the following procedure;
A Press w r e t to move the arrow to “AUDIO
SELECT”, then press OK.
B Press w e to select the input connector (“L-1”, “L-2”,
or “F-1“) to which the external audio component is
connected, then press OK.
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver
Simple Connections
NOTES:
This is an example of simple connection if your TV has
one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector.
Connect the satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER
connector, then connect the L-1 IN/OUT connector to the
TV’s connector.
Outdoor unit
Aerial
● Be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable (not an S-Video cable) for
the satellite receiver connection.
● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 69).
● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
function (墌 pg. 51) with this connection.
● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2
mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or VCR PR so
that “L-2” appears on the front display panel.
● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite
receiver.
Aerial connector
Back of TV
TV aerial cable
Satellite cable
Satellite receiver
ANTENNA
IN
ANTENNA
OUT
21-pin SCART connector
S VIDEO
OUT
SORTIE
SAT CONTROL
CONTROLEUR SAT
Back of recorder
Mains outlet
IMPORTANT
When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (墌 pg. 69), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if
the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR
indicator on the front display panel.
● If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the
satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.
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Connecting/Using A Stereo System
These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to
the soundtrack through the stereo.
FM tuner
CD player
Stereo amplifier
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AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR
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Audio cable
(not provided)
Speaker
Television
Speaker
Mains outlet
S VIDEO
OUT
SORTIE
SAT CONTROL
CONTROLEUR SAT
Back of recorder
AUDIO OUT
Make connections.
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your
video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR
connectors on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.
NOTE:
When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,
turn the TV’s volume down completely.
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CAUTIONS:
● 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.
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
Mode Set
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
You can change various mode settings on the TV screen
by following the procedure described below.
The table below shows the structure of the menu system.
HDD/VCR SET UP
HDD SET UP 1 (墌 pg. 79)
HDD SET UP 2 (墌 pg. 79)
VCR SET UP 1 (墌 pg. 79)
VCR SET UP 2 (墌 pg. 81)
FUNCTION SET UP
FUNCTION (墌 pg. 82)
INPUT/OUTPUT (墌 pg. 68)
FAMILY (墌 pg. 27)
INITIAL SET UP
TUNER SET (墌 pg. 86)
INITIAL SET (墌 pg. 19, 83, 84)
● For each mode setting, see pages 79 to 82.
● The procedure shows how to set “LIVE MEMORY” to
“3HR” on the “HDD SET UP 1” screen as an example.
?
A Access the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
B Access the HDD Set Up screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “HDD/VCR SET UP”,
then press t.
B Press w e to move the arrow to “HDD SET UP 1”, then
press OK.
C Select the mode.
Press rt to move the arrow to “LIVE MEMORY”, then
press OK.
D Select the mode setting.
Press rt to select “3HR”, then press OK.
E Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
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HDD SET UP 1
8 LIVE MEMORY
OFF
30MIN
1HR
3HR
8 AUDIO REC
NICAM
MONO
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
When this function is set to “30MIN”, “1HR” or “3HR”, hard disk drive illumination lights blue and
you can apply the selected time length to the “Live Memory Features” (墌 pg. 28).
When this function is set to “NICAM”, the NICAM audio programmes will be recorded.
When this function is set to “MONO”, the Standard (monaural) audio programmes will be
recorded.
NOTE:
This function works only on NICAM bilingual programme.
8 JUMP TIME
15 MIN
30 MIN
1 HR
You can locate a scene ahead or behind of the currently viewed one by jumping a selected time
interval during playback (or Live Memory Playback) or recording (or Live Memory Recording).
HDD SET UP 2
8 DV AUDIO REC
12BIT
16BIT
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
Select the appropriate mode before recording to the HDD deck.
Enables Audio Dubbing later.
12BIT:
Audio Dubbing later is impossible but recorded sound quality is higher than
16BIT:
“12BIT”.
NOTES:
● When input mode is set to “D-1”, you cannot change “DV AUDIO REC” setting.
8 AUDIO MODE
SOUND1
SOUND2
MIX
Select the appropriate mode when playing back an audio-dubbed programme on the HDD deck.
Original recorded sound
SOUND1:
Audio-dubbed sound
SOUND2:
Original recorded sound and Audio-dubbed sound
MIX:
NOTES:
● When “AUDIO MODE” is set to “MIX”, both the main and sub audio tracks will be audible on
bilingual tapes.
● To select only the main audio or only the sub audio track on bilingual tapes, set “AUDIO MODE” to
“SOUND1”.
VCR SET UP 1
8 NAVIGATION
ON
OFF
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
When a programme is recorded on the cassette with this function set to “ON”, you can use VCR
Navigation (墌 pg. 36, 55).
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VCR SET UP 1 (cont.)
8 S-VHS ET
ON
OFF
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this
function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function.
When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.
NOTES:
● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.
● Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 81)
● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function...
... while recording is in progress.
...while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (墌 pg. 33, 46, 48) is in progress.
...while B.E.S.T. (墌 pg. 45) is in progress.
● The S-VHS ET function does not work...
...with S-VHS cassettes.
...with recordings in LP mode.
● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time, S-VHS
recording on S-VHS cassettes is recommended.
● Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture quality
will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start
important recordings.
● You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS recorders and of
VHS recorders equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some recorders
are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)
● While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some recorders, noise may
appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)
● In the variable speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback modes (墌 pg. 39), noise
may appear. If these modes are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET
function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.
8 S-VHS
AUTO
OFF
Your recorder can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.
● To record in S-VHS:
Set “S-VHS” to “AUTO”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the
front display panel.
The S-VHS recording mode is selected.
● To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:
Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”. (See above)
● To record in VHS:
Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.
Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF”. (See above)
The VHS recording mode is automatically selected regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.
● To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:
Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Then, set
“S-VHS” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off.
The VHS recording mode is selected.
NOTE:
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up
on the front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.
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8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete
recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-recording in SP
mode.
For Example . . .
Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape
Approximately 150 minutes
Approximately 60 minutes
SP mode
LP mode
Total 210 minutes
Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.
NOTES:
● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the second programme
and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP]LP TIMER” to “ON”. In this case,
make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer programming.
● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight non-recorded
section at the end of the tape.
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder
switches from SP to LP mode.
● The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and the feature
will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180, or with some tapes of shorter lengths.
● If you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto SP]LP Timer activated, and the
programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there may be times when the programme
cannot be recorded in its entirety.
VCR SET UP 2
8 B.E.S.T.
ON
OFF
8 PICTURE CONTROL
AUTO
EDIT
SOFT
SHARP
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF”
(墌 pg. 45).
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally
select “AUTO”.
Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture System.
AUTO:
Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback).
EDIT:
Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of
SOFT:
noise.
Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat,
SHARP:
same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.
NOTES:
● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change until you select
another mode.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” after you finish dubbing the tapes.
● When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.
8 VIDEO STABILIZER
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when
playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder.
NOTES:
● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.
● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects
playback.
● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.
● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.
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FUNCTION
8 O.S.D.
ON
OFF
8 AUTO TIMER
ON
OFF
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
NOTES:
● When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before
starting.
● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape
being used.
When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned
off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.
NOTE:
For safety, when “AUTO TIMER” is set to “OFF”, all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer
mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press # (TIMER).
8 DIRECT REC
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the programme that you are watching
on your TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press 7 on the recorder.
NOTES:
● When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a
fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV (墌 pg. 12).
● If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as described in “Basic Recording” (墌 pg. 22,
34).
● During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.
● If a programme is recorded with the Direct Rec, the station name will not be registered for the
Navigation. “– – – –” will be displayed for the station name.
● Even if there is no power supply for more than 10 minutes, the recorder keeps the setting.
● If you use the remote control of your TV to record the programme with the Direct Rec, the programme
will be recorded on the HDD deck, even if you select the VHS deck. In this case, first few seconds of
the programme will not be recorded.
8 POWER SAVE
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned
off.
NOTES:
● During Power Save mode ...
... the front display panel will be turned off.
... the Just Clock function (墌 pg. 84) does not work.
... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.
● Power Save does not work when ...
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.
... the recorder’s power is turned off after timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording.
... the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged. (墌 pg. 51)
... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT”. (墌 pg. 69)
● When this function is set to “ON”, any i.LINK device connected to the DV IN/OUT connector cannot
be recognized. As a result, it is not possible to record a programme using the digital turner’s timer
function.
● It takes some time for the recorder to complete initialize after you turn on recorder power.
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VIDEO PLUS+ System Setup
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IMPORTANT
Normally, Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 14), Preset Download (墌 pg. 16) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 86) sets the Guide Program numbers
automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.
● When timer-programming with the VIDEO PLUS+ system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received
on your recorder, is not selected,
OR
when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place,
—Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.
● When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the VIDEO PLUS+ system,
—Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
Guide Program Number Set
A Access the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
B Access the Initial Set screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”,
then press t.
B Press w e to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET”, then
press OK.
C Access the Guide Program Set screen.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “GUIDE
PROG SET”, then press OK or e.
D Enter the Guide Program number.
Press rt to enter the Guide
Program number for the desired
station as shown in the TV
listings. Then press OK or e.
Press the number key “0” to
select “TV PROG” or “SAT”.
Then press rt to input the
number of the recorder’s
channel position on which the
Guide Program number’s
broadcast is received by the
recorder or the satellite
receiver. Then press OK or e.
(Example) If CH4 is received on
● To timer-record a satellite
channel position 2.
programme with the VIDEO
PLUS+ system, you need to install
the provided Satellite Controller
and perform the procedure
described in “Satellite Receiver
Control Setting” (墌 pg. 18).
● Repeat steps D and E as
necessary.
F Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
Guide Program Number
(Example) When inputting the
Guide Program
number 4 for CH4.
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E Enter the receiving channel position number.
“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the
assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area,
for the VIDEO PLUS+ timer recording. The Guide Program
numbers can be found in most TV listings.
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
Clock Set
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
● Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
IMPORTANT
If you performed Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 14) or Preset
Download (墌 pg. 16), without ever having set the clock
previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set
automatically.
Perform the following steps only if —
—Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto
Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set.
OR
—the recorder’s memory backup has expired.
OR
—you want to change Just Clock setting (墌 “Just Clock” in
the left column).
A Turn on the recorder.
Press 1.
?
B Access the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
C Access the Initial Set screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”,
then press t.
B Press w e to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET”, then
press OK.
D Access the Clock Set screen.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK
SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.
Just Clock
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping
through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by
reading data from a PDC signal.
The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock
Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the
Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press rt to change
the setting.
IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your
recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could
adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep
Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a
PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep
Just Clock set to “OFF”.
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E
Set the date and time.
Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The
“DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same
procedure to set the date and year.
● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time
by 30 minutes.
● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date
by 15 days.
F Set Just Clock.
The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing
rt, then press OK or e.
NOTES:
● Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorder’s built-in
clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.
● Just Clock is not effective when ...
... the recorder’s power is on.
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.
... a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the
built-in clock’s time and the actual time.
... the recorder is in the Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording mode (墌 pg. 51).
... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 69).
● If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorder’s clock is
automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.
● Just Clock may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
● For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 84.
● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you
won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.
the source channel position for clock
G Set
data.
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and
adjustment data from channel position 1.
Press rt to set the channel position to the number
representing the station transmitting clock setting data,
then press OK or e.
H Start the clock operation.
Press MENU.
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Tuner Set
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
IMPORTANT
Perform the following steps only if —
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set
Up or by Preset Download (墌 pg. 14, 16).
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station
starts broadcasting in your area.
Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in
channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto
Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your
area to call them up by using the VCR PR buttons without going
through any vacant channels.
Auto Channel Set
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A Turn on the recorder.
Press 1.
B Access the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
C Access the Tuner Set screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”,
then press t.
B Press w e to move the arrow to “TUNER SET”, then
press OK.
D Perform Auto Channel Set.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or e t twice.
TUNER SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
● When you have connected
the video recorder to a TV
offering T-V Link via a fullywired 21-pin SCART cable
(墌 pg. 12), the recorder
automatically performs the
Preset Download and the
T-V LINK screen will appear
(墌 pg. 16).
● The Auto Set screen appears,
Beginning
End
and remains on screen while
the recorder searches for
receivable stations. As Auto
Channel Set progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen moves
from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in step E
appears.
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E View the Confirmation screen.
After “SCAN COMPLETED” is
26 BBC1
displayed on the TV screen for
33 BBC2
23
ITV
about 5 seconds, the
30 CH4
Confirmation screen looking
37 CH5
like the one to the right
appears. The stations your
recorder located appear on a
Confirmation screen —
channel positions (PR),
channels (CH) and station names (ID – 墌 pg. 91). The
blueback screen and the programme currently being
broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8
seconds each. To view the next page, use the w r e t
button on the remote control.
● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically
during Auto Channel Set.
F Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
IMPORTANT
● In certain reception conditions, station names may not be
stored correctly, and Auto Guide Program Number Set may
not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not
set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using
the VIDEO PLUS+ system, the recorder will record a TV
programme of a different station. When programming the
timer using the VIDEO PLUS+ system, be sure to check the
desired channel is selected correctly (墌 pg. 46, “VIDEO
PLUS+ Timer Programming”).
● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if
reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those
stations with an unacceptable picture (墌 pg. 89, “Delete
A Channel”).
®
NOTES:
● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel
Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 90.
● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not
connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–”
appears on the TV screen in step E. When this happens, make
sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set
will take place again.
● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel
positions, enter station names and perform other operations.
Refer to pages 88 – 90 for the procedures.
● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be
stored in order, and the station names may not be stored
correctly.
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
Manual Channel Set
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up
(墌 pg. 14), Preset Download (墌 pg. 16) or Auto Channel Set
(墌 pg. 86).
A Access the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
?
B Access the Tuner Set screen.
A Press w e to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”,
then press t.
B Press w e to move the arrow to “TUNER SET”, then
press OK.
C Access the Confirmation screen.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e. The
Confirmation screen appears.
D Select the channel position.
Press w r e t until an open
position in which you want
to store a channel begins
blinking, then press OK. The
Manual Channel Set screen
appears.
● The blueback screen and the
programme currently being
broadcast by the selected
channel appear alternately for
8 seconds each.
26
33
23
30
37
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
CH5
(Example) To store in position 06.
E Select the band.
Press rt to change the band
between CH (regular) and CC
(cable), then press e.
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F Input the channel.
Change Station Channel Position
● Input “0” before any single number entries.
● To input the registered station name (ID – 墌 pg. 91), press e
until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.
● For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking,
then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.
● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”
setting cannot be changed (墌 pg. 69).
A Select the item.
Press w r e t until the item you want to move begins
blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its
channel (CH) number begin blinking.
G Enter new channel information.
B Select the new position.
Press the number keys to input the channel number you
want to store.
Perform steps A and C of “Manual Channel Set” on page 88
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.
Press w r e t to move the station to the new channel
position, then press OK.
H Close the Confirmation screen.
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.
● Repeat steps D – G as necessary.
Press MENU.
● To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”
(墌 pg. 89).
● If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered
in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (墌 pg. 90).
26
23
30
33
37
BBC1
ITV
CH4
BBC2
CH5
26
33
23
30
37
BBC1
BBC2
ITV
CH4
CH5
ATTENTION
Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are
stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming
with the VIDEO PLUS+ system in this state, “GUIDE
PROGRAM IS NOT SET SET GUIDE PROG THEN RETRY”
appears on the TV screen; set the Guide Program Numbers
(墌 pg. 83) manually.
● Repeat steps A and B as necessary.
C Close the Confirmation screen.
Press MENU.
Delete A Channel
Perform steps A and C of “Manual Channel Set” on page 88
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
A Select the item.
Press w r e t until the item you want to delete begins
blinking.
B Delete a channel.
Press &.
● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one
line.
● Repeat steps A and B as necessary.
C Close the Confirmation screen.
Press MENU.
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
Set Stations (A)
Set station names that are registered in your recorder.
Perform steps A and C of “Manual Channel Set” on page 88
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering
all characters, press OK.
● The Confirmation screen appears.
● If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character
begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing
rt.
A Select the item.
C Close the Confirmation screen.
Press w r e t until the item you want begins blinking.
Press MENU.
B
NOTE:
Access the Manual Channel Set screen.
The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,
–, f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).
Press OK twice.
C Select the new station.
Press e until the station
name (ID) begins blinking,
then press rt until the new
station’s name (ID) you want
to store begins blinking.
Registered station names
(墌 pg. 91) appear as you
press rt.
D Switch the stations.
Press OK.
● The Confirmation screen appears.
● Repeat steps A – D as necessary.
E Close the Confirmation screen.
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored
Perform steps A and C of “Manual Channel Set” on page 88
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
A Select the channel to fine-tune.
Press w r e t until the channel you want to tune begins
blinking.
B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.
Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.
C Perform tuning.
Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until
the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.
Press MENU.
● The Confirmation screen appears.
● Repeat steps A – C as necessary.
Set Stations (B)
D Close the Confirmation screen.
Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.
Press MENU.
Perform steps A and C of “Manual Channel Set” on page 88
to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps A
and B of “Set Stations (A)” in the left column before
continuing.
A Select the character for station name.
Press e until the first letter of
the station name begins
blinking.
B Enter the new character.
Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f,
+, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is
indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining
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TV Station And ID List
STATION NAME
ID*
STATION NAME
ID*
Anglia TV
ARD
ARTE
BBC Group
BBC1
BBC2
Berlin 1
Berlin 2
Border TV
Bayern1
Bayern3
BRT1
BRT2
Children Ch
Canal +
CNN
Channel TV
Central TV
Channel 4
Channel 5
DRS
DR TV
DSF
Euronews
Euronews
Eurosports
France1
France2
France3
Granada TV
Grampian TV
Hessen1
Hessen3
HRT
HTV
ITV Network
Kabelkanal
London
MDR
MTV
Nord3
NDR1
NDR3
NED1
NED2
NED3
Network 2
NRK
N-TV
Offener Kanal
ORF1
ORF2
ORF3
OWL 3
Premiere
PR07
RAI1
RAI2
RAI3
RB1
RB3
Rikisutvarpid-S
RTBF 1
RTBF 2
RTE 1
RTL
RTL 2
RTP
ANGL
ARD
ARTE
BBC
BBC1
BBC2
BLN1
BLN2
BORD
BR1
BR3
BRT1
BRT2
CHLD
CH+
CNN
CHNL
CNTR
CH 4
CH 5
DRS
DRTV
DSF
EURN
EURO
EURS
FR1
FR2
FR3
GRNA
GRMP
HR1
HR3
HRT
HTV
ITV
KABL
LNDN
MDR
MTV
N3
NDR1
NDR3
NED1
NED2
NED3
NET2
NRK
N-TV
OKAN
ORF1
ORF2
ORF3
OWL3
PRMI
PR07
RAI1
RAI2
RAI3
RB1
RB3
RKPS
RTB1
RTB2
RTE1
RTL
RTL2
RTP
SAT
SAT 1
Scottish TV
SC4
SDR
SDR1
SFB1
SFB3
SKY
Sky One
Sky Net
Sport
SR 1
Super RTL
STV Test
STV 1
STV 2
Suedwest3
SWF 1
Schweiz4
TYNE TEES
Text
TF1
TNT int
TRT int
TSI
TSR
TSW
TVE
TV Polonia
TVP 1
TVP 2
TVS
TV2
TV5
Tele Zurich
Ulster TV
Veronica
VIVA
VIVA2
VOX
VTM
VT4
West1
West3
YLE 1
YLE 2
Yorkshire TV
ZDF
Zurich 1
3SAT
SAT
SAT1
SCOT
SC4
SDR
SDR1
SFB1
SFB3
SKY
SKY1
SKYN
SPRT
SR1
SRTL
STVT
STV1
STV2
SWR
SWF1
SWZ4
TEES
TEXT
TF1
TNT
TRT
TSI
TSR
TSW
TVE
TVPA
TVP1
TVP2
TVS
TV2
TV5
TZUR
ULST
VERN
VIVA
VIV2
VOX
VTM
VT4
WDR1
WDR3
YLE1
YLE2
YORK
ZDF
ZUR1
3SAT
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station name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the
Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when
the recorder is tuned to a different station.
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TV Station Channel Number Guide
Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV.
BBC1 BBC2 ITV
London & South-East
Bluebell Hill.........................40
46
43
Crystal Palace .......................26
33
23
Dover ...................................50
56
66
Heathfield ............................49
52
64
Oxford .................................57
63
60
South-West
Beacon Hill ..........................57
Caradon Hill ........................22
Huntshaw Cross ...................55
Redruth ................................51
Stockland Hill ......................33
Channel Islands
Fremont Point .......................51
CH4 CH5
65
30
53
67
53
—
37
—
—
49
63
28
62
44
26
60
25
59
41
23
53
32
65
47
29
—
—
67
37
—
44
41
47
—
South
Hannington ..........................39
Midhurst...............................61
Rowridge..............................31
45
55
24
42
58
27
66
68
21
35
—
—
West
Mendip ................................58
64
61
54
37
Sandy Heath.........................31
Sudbury................................51
Tacolneston ..........................62
27
44
55
24
41
59
21
47
65
39
35
52
Midlands
Ridge Hill.............................22
Sutton Coldfield ...................46
The Wrekin ..........................26
Waltham ..............................58
28
40
33
64
25
43
23
61
32
50
29
54
35
37
35
35
North
Belmont ...............................22
Emley Moor..........................44
28
51
25
47
32
41
56
37
East
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BBC1 BBC2 ITV
North-West
Caldbeck.............................. 30
34
28
Winter Hill ........................... 55
62
59
CH4 CH5
32
65
56
48
North-East
Bilsdale West Moor .............. 33
Chatton ................................ 39
Pontop Pike .......................... 58
26
45
64
29
49
61
23
42
54
35
—
68
Scotland
Angus................................... 57
Black Hill ............................. 40
Sandale ................................ 22
Caldbeck.............................. —
Creigkelly............................. 31
Darvel .................................. 33
Durris................................... 22
Eitshal .................................. 33
Keelylang Hill ...................... 40
Knock More ......................... 33
Rosemarkie .......................... 39
Rumster Forest...................... 31
Selkirk .................................. 55
63
46
—
34
27
26
28
26
46
26
45
27
62
60
43
—
28
24
23
25
23
43
23
49
24
59
53
50
—
32
21
29
32
29
50
29
42
21
65
—
37
—
56
48
35
67
—
—
—
67
—
52
Wales
Blaenplwyf........................... 31
Carmel ................................. 57
Llanddona............................ 57
Moel-y-Parc.......................... 52
Presely ................................. 46
Wenvoe................................ 44
27
63
63
45
40
51
24
60
60
49
43
41
21
53
53
42
50
47
56
—
—
—
37
—
Northern Ireland
Brougher Mountain .............. 22
Divis .................................... 31
Limavady.............................. 55
28
27
62
25
24
59
32
21
65
—
37
—
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HELP
A Access the Help screen.
Help Function
Press ?.
Use this function if you encounter problems while operating this
recorder.
● An INDEX screen that contains the most common needed
topics (headings) relating to the current status appears. Topics
with the
icon refer to HDD deck operations and with the
icon refer to those for the VHS deck.
B Browse the INDEX and read the help page.
Press r t to search for the item that describes the
solution to your problem, then press OK.
● The selected help page appears.
● You can also browse help pages by pressing r t.
● To return to a previous page, press
.
13
C Return to the normal screen.
?
Press ?.
NOTE:
You cannot perform playback, recording, timer recording, or
other normal operations while accessing the help screen.
2
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied to the
recorder.
● The mains power cord is
disconnected.
Connect the mains power cord.
2. The clock is functioning properly,
but the recorder cannot be
powered.
● “#” is displayed on the front
display panel with “AUTO TIMER”
set to “OFF”.
Press the # button to turn the “#”
indicator off.
3. The remote control won’t function. ● The batteries are discharged.
Replace the dead batteries with new
ones.
TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. During recording, the tape does
not run. “䡬” lights up and the
channel display blinks on the front
display panel.
● The recorder is in the Record Pause
mode.
Press 4 to resume recording.
2. The tape will not rewind or
fast-forward.
● The tape is already fully rewound or
fast-forwarded.
Check the cassette.
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The playback picture does not
appear while the tape is running.
● The TV receiver is not set to the AV
mode.
2. Noise appears during visual
search.
● This is normal.
3. Noise appears during normal
playback.
● The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
Try manual tracking. (墌 pg. 41)
4. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted while TV broadcasts
are clear or “USE CLEANING
CASSETTE” message appears on
the screen.
● The video heads may be dirty.
Use a dry cleaning cassette ECL-3F or
consult your JVC dealer.
5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi
soundtrack.
● The automatic tracking mode is
engaged.
Try manual tracking. (墌 pg. 41)
Set the TV to its AV mode.
RECORDING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Recording cannot be started.
● There is no cassette loaded, or the
cassette loaded has had its record
safety tab removed.
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive
tape, cover the hole where the tab
was removed.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be
recorded.
● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “D-1”, “DUB“
or “SAT” has been selected as the
input mode.
Set to the desired channel.
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SYMPTOM
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not
possible.
4. Camcorder recording is not
possible.
5. “䡬” and “$” on the front display
panel won’t stop blinking.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
● The source (another video recorder,
camcorder) has not been properly
connected.
Confirm that the source is properly
connected.
● All necessary power switches have
not been turned on.
Confirm that all units’ power switches
are turned on.
● The input mode is not correct.
Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or
“F-1”.
● The camcorder has not been
properly connected.
Confirm that the camcorder is
properly connected.
● The input mode is not correct.
Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or
“F-1”.
● The end of the tape was reached
during recording.
● The programme may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time
make sure you have enough time
on the tape to record the entire
programme.
TIMER RECORDING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
● The clock and/or the timer have
been set incorrectly.
Re-perform the clock and/or timer
settings.
● The timer is not engaged.
Press # and confirm that “#” is
displayed on the front display panel.
2. Timer programming is not
possible.
● Timer recording is in progress.
Timer programming can’t be
performed while a timer recording is
in progress. Wait until it finishes.
3. “#” on the front display panel or
S-VHS indicator won’t stop
blinking.
● The timer is engaged but there’s no
cassette loaded.
● The cassette is ejected, then the
recorder is powered off
automatically after the end of the
tape is reached during timer
recording.
Load a cassette with the record safety
tab intact.
4. “#”, “䡬” and “$” on the front
display panel won’t stop blinking.
● The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
Remove the cassette and cover the
hole with adhesive tape, or insert a
cassette with the record safety tab
intact.
● The end of the tape was reached
during timer recording.
The programme may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time
make sure you have enough time on
the tape to record the entire
programme.
1. Timer recording won’t work.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
5. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the
Timer mode is disengaged.
● # has been pressed when there are
no programs in memory.
Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press #
again.
6. The VIDEO PLUS+ system does not
timer-record properly.
● The recorder’s channel positions
have been set incorrectly.
Refer to “Guide Program Number
Set” (墌 pg. 83) and re-perform the
procedure.
7. “䡬” and “$” on the front display
panel won’t stop blinking.
● The end of the tape was reached
during Instant Timer Recording.
The programme may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time
make sure you have enough time on
the tape to record the entire
programme.
8. “N”, “䡬” and “$” on the front
display panel won’t stop blinking.
● The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
Remove the cassette and cover the
hole with adhesive tape, or insert a
cassette with the record safety tab
intact.
● The end of the tape was reached
during Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording.
The programme may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time
make sure you have enough time on
the tape to record the entire
programme.
OTHER PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Whistling or howling is heard from
the TV during camcorder
recording.
● The camcorder’s microphone is too
close to the TV.
Position the camcorder so its
microphone is away from the TV.
● The TV’s volume is too high.
Turn the TV’s volume down.
2. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
● Those channels have been
designated to be skipped.
If you need the skipped channels,
restore them (墌 pg. 88).
3. The channel cannot be changed.
● Recording is in progress.
Press 9 to pause the recording,
change channels, then press 4 to
resume recording.
4. Channel settings that were made
manually seem to have changed or
disappeared.
● After the manual settings were
made, Auto Channel Set was
performed.
Perform manual setting again.
5. No channels are stored in the
recorder’s memory.
● The TV aerial cable was not
connected to the recorder when
Auto Set Up was performed.
Turn off the recorder once and
connect the TV aerial cable to the
recorder properly, then turn on the
recorder again. Then perform Auto
Set Up again. (墌 pg. 14)
● The fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable
was not connected between TV and
the recorder when Preset
Download was performed.
Turn off the recorder once and
connect the fully-wired 21-pin
SCART cable to the recorder properly,
then turn on the recorder again. Then
perform Preset Download again.
(墌 pg. 16)
6. The remote control won’t operate
the TV or satellite receiver.
● The remote control brand setting is
incorrect.
Re-set the remote control to the
correct brand. (墌 pg. 53, 54)
7. A programme that has a title
“Found 001” is recorded
unexpectedly on the HDD deck.
● The power was cut off because of a
power failure, etc. while the
recorder was working.
Delete the “Found 001” programme.
(墌 pg. 58)
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ON-SCREEN MESSAGES
MESSAGE
DESCRIPTION
CAN NOT MODIFY LIVE MEMORY TIME, MORE
CAPACITY NEEDED
DELETE UNWANTED PROGRAMME THEN RETRY
There is not enough memory on the hard disk drive for
Live Memory Playback. To increase the free space, dub
some programmes to cassettes or delete the unwanted
programmmes. (墌 pg. 63, 58)
DO YOU WANT TO DELETE SELECTED PROGRAMME?
Appears when you tried to delete the selected programme
from the hard disk drive. Make sure you really want to
delete the programme. (墌 pg. 58)
DO YOU WANT TO DELETE SELECTED PROGRAMME
INFORMATION?
Appears when you tried to delete the selected programme
information from the hard disk drive. Make sure you
really want to delete the programme information.
(墌 pg. 58)
DO YOU WANT TO DELETE SELECTED CASSETTE
INFORMATION?
Appears when you tried to delete the selected cassette’s
all information from the hard disk drive. Make sure you
really want to delete the cassette’s information.
(墌 pg. 58)
INSERT CASSETTE
Appears when you tried to modify the information for
VCR Navigation, but the cassette is not loaded. To modify
the information for VCR Navigation, the cassette must be
loaded. (墌 pg. 56)
CAN NOT MODIFY INDEX
It is not possible to modify the index of a programme
while the hard disk drive is in recording. Wait until the
recording finishes or stop recording to modify the index.
(墌 pg. 56)
NO CASSETTE
For VCR Navigation, load a cassette before pressing
NAVIGATION. (墌 pg. 37)
“NAVIGATION” IS SET TO “OFF”
For VCR Navigation, set “NAVIGATION” to “ON” on the
“VCR SET UP 1” screen, then press NAVIGATION.
(墌 pg. 37, 79)
UNABLE TO SET TIMER PROGRAMME
DUE TO SHORTAGE OF CAPACITY
DELETE UNWANTED PROGRAMME FROM HDD
There is not enough memory on the hard disk drive for
recording. To increase the free space, dub some
programmes to cassettes or delete the unwanted
programmmes. (墌 pg. 58)
PROGRAMME FULL
DELETE UNWANTED TIMER PROGRAMME
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many
as 16 programmes. To programme more, you need to
cancel a timer programme already set. (墌 pg. 50)
PLEASE ADJUST CLOCK BEFORE TIMER
PROGRAMMING
To set the timer programme, the clock must be set in
advance. (墌 pg. 84)
GUIDE PROGRAM IS NOT SET
SET GUIDE PROGRAM THEN RETRY
To set the timer programme using the VIDEO PLUS+
system, the Guide Program number must be set in
advance. (墌 pg. 83)
PLUSCODE NO. ERROR
CONFIRM PLUSCODE NO. THEN RETRY
An invalid PLUSCODE number is input. (墌 pg. 46)
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ON-SCREEN MESSAGES (cont.)
MESSAGE
DESCRIPTION
PROGRAMME NOT COMPLETED
PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED
PLEASE CONFIRM AND MODIFY
The timer programme you set is overlapping with another
timer programme. (墌 pg. 50)
TIMER PROGRAMMING STOPPED
Appears when you stop setting timer programme.
PROGRAMME COMPLETED
PRESS “OK” THEN [#] TO ENTER TIMER STANDBY
MODE
Timer programming is completed properly.
TIMER RECORDING WILL START WITHIN 5 MIN
INSERT CASSETTE AND PRESS [#]
The recorder is not in the timer-standby mode. The timer
recording will start in about 5 minutes.
REMAINING CAPACITY IS SMALL
DELETE UNWANTED PROGRAMME FROM HDD
The remaining capacity of the hard disk drive is in short
for the current recording. (墌 pg. 58)
CAPACITY IS FULL, RECORDING STOPPED
The recording stopped due to the shortage of the free
space on the hard disk drive.
CAPACITY IS FULL, UNABLE TO RECORD
DELETE UNWANTED PROGRAMME FROM HDD
The recording cannot be started due to the shortage of the
free space on the hard disk drive. (墌 pg. 58)
TITLE MEMORY IS FULL, UNABLE TO RECORD
DELETE UNWANTED PROGRAMME FROM HDD
The remaining capacity is full for registration for the
Navigation system. The recording cannot be started even
though the capacity for the recording is enough.
(墌 pg. 58)
COPY PROHIBITED, UNABLE TO RECORD ON HDD
It is not possible to record a copy-protected programme.
NO PROGRAMME TO PLAYBACK
There is no recorded programme on the hard disk drive.
UNABLE TO GO BACK ANYMORE
It is not possible to go back beyond the start point of the
recording for Live Memory Playback. (墌 pg. 29)
DUBBING COMPLETED
Appears when Easy Dubbing is completed. (墌 pg. 63)
DUBBING STOPPED
Appears when Easy Dubbing is stopped. (墌 pg. 63)
TAPE ENDED, DUBBING STOPPED
Appears when the tape ends during Easy Dubbing.
(墌 pg. 63)
COPY PROHIBITED
It is not possible to dub a copy-protected programme.
IMPOSSIBLE DURING DV DUBBING OR RECORDING
IN DV MODE
When input mode is set to “D-1” or during recording in
the recording speed of DV, other operations such as
playback of another programme, etc. are not possible.
CAN NOT SELECT PROGRAMME RECORDED IN DV
MODE
During recording, you cannot playback another
programme recorded in the recording speed of DV.
CAN NOT SELECT PROGRAMME RECORDED OTHER
THAN IN DV MODE
When you create a play list, you cannot include scenes
recorded in the recording speed of DV and scenes
recorded in another mode in the same play list.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PLAYBACK
TIMER RECORDING
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. “䡬“ and “#” remain lit on the front display
panel. Is there a problem?
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer
recording in progress.
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. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching
a tape or a TV broadcast?
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the
on-screen menu, but the audio from the
programme or tape you’re viewing can be
heard.
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in
the still mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to
protect the heads.
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. 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.
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 video recorder indefinitely remain in
the Record-Pause mode?
A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode
automatically after 5 minutes to protect the
heads.
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during
recording?
A. The video recorder stops recording, and “䡬”
and “$“ on the front display panel won’t stop
blinking.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
TUNER/TIMER
Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on
: 42 W
Power off
: 12 W
Temperature
Operating
: 5°C to 40°C
Storage
: –20°C to 60°C
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (WxHxD)
: 435 mm x 98 mm x 357 mm
Weight
: 5.3 kg
Input/Output
: 21-pin SCART connectors:
IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1
RCA connectors:
VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1,
AUDIO OUT x 1
S-Video connectors:
IN x 1, OUT x 1
DV connector:
IN/OUT x 1 (4-pin.IEEE1394
conformity, digital input/output)
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
Memory backup time
: Approx. 10 min.
HDD DECK VIDEO/AUDIO
Video format
: MPEG2 (VBR)
Audio format
: MPEG1 Layer2
Maximum recording time (approx.)
(DV)
: 6 hours
(SP)
: 20 hours
(LP)
: 28 hours
(EP)
: 56 hours
(SEP)
: 80 hours
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories
: RF cable,
21-pin SCART cable,
Satellite Controller,
Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2
Specifications shown are for SP mode (VHS) unless otherwise
specified.
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
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.
VHS DECK VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system
: PAL-type colour signal and CCIR
monochrome signal, 625 lines
50 fields
Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
Format
: S-VHS/VHS PAL standard
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB
Horizontal resolution
: 250 lines (VHS)
400 lines (S-VHS)
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)
Maximum recording time
(SP)
: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette
(LP)
: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette
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Video Cassette Recorder
?
RF Cable
21-pin SCART Cable
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Satellite Controlle
Infrared Remote Control Unit
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LIST OF TERMS
A
P
Audio Dubbing ...................................................... 74
Auto Channel Set .................................................... 86
Auto Set Up .......................................................... 14
AUTO SP]LP TIMER .............................................. 81
AUTO TIMER ........................................................ 82
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ..................... 51
PDC Recording ...................................................... 49
PICTURE CONTROL ................................................ 81
Play List Features .................................................... 60
Playback with HDD Navigation .................................. 24
Playback with VHS Navigation ................................... 36
POWER SAVE ........................................................ 82
Preset Download .................................................... 16
B
B.E.S.T. Picture System
....................................... 45, 81
C
Change Station Channel Position ................................. 89
Check, cancel and change programmes ........................ 50
Clock Set .............................................................. 84
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .............................. 76
D
Delete A Channel ................................................... 89
DIRECT REC .................................................... 21, 82
Dubbing .............................................................. 63
DV Dubbing ......................................................... 72
E
EDITING .............................................................. 55
Elapsed Recording Time Indication .............................. 43
Express Timer Programming ....................................... 48
S
Satellite Controller ................................................... 18
Satellite Receiver Control Setting ................................. 18
Set Stations (A) ....................................................... 90
Set Stations (B) ....................................................... 90
Slow Motion .................................................... 30, 39
Soundtrack Selection .......................................... 32, 41
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback .................... 30, 39
Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) .................................... 43, 80
S-VHS ............................................................ 70, 80
T
F
F-1 INPUT ............................................................ 69
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored ........................... 90
G
Guide Program Number Set
R
Record One Programme While Watching Another ...... 33, 42
Recording Resume Function ....................................... 42
RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON HDD DECK ..................... 22
RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON VHS DECK ...................... 34
Repeat Playback ............................................... 32, 40
....................................... 83
I
Index Search ......................................................... 40
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............................... 33, 42
J
Jump search .......................................................... 31
Just Clock ............................................................. 84
Tape Position Indicator ............................................. 10
Tape Remaining Time .............................................. 43
TIMER RECORDING ................................................ 46
Tuner Set .............................................................. 86
T-V LINK .............................................................. 21
TV Station And ID List .............................................. 91
TV Station Channel Number Guide .............................. 92
V
Variable Speed Search ........................................ 30, 39
VIDEO PLUS+ System Setup ....................................... 83
VIDEO PLUS+ Timer Programming ............................... 46
VIDEO STABILIZER ................................................. 81
®
®
L
L-1 INPUT ............................................................ 68
L-1 OUTPUT ......................................................... 68
L-2 INPUT ............................................................ 69
L-2 SELECT ........................................................... 69
Live Memory Playback ............................................. 28
Live Memory Recording ............................................ 29
M
Manual Channel Set ................................................ 88
Manual Tracking .................................................... 41
Mode Set .............................................................. 78
Modify Information ................................................. 56
N
Next Function Memory ............................................. 40
Normal Dubbing (from HDD to VHS) ........................... 65
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to HDD) ........................... 66
O
O.S.D. ................................................................. 82
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ......................................... 8, 10
Output/Input Set ..................................................... 68
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