JVC HR-J665EK Quick Setup Guide

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J665EK

HR-J660EK

HR-J665ES

TV

TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– –

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STANDBY/ON

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INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

Safety Precautions ...................... 2

Some Do's And Don'ts ............... 3

QUICK SET UP GUIDE 4

CHECK THE CONTENTS ........... 4

INSTALLATION .......................... 5

AUTO SET UP ............................ 6

BASIC OPERATIONS 8

Playback .................................... 8

Recording ................................ 10

VIDEO Plus+ Timer

Programming ........................... 12

Express Timer Programming ..... 14

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 17

Looking For The Scene

You Want ................................. 17

Playback/Recording According

To Tape Characteristics ............. 18

Playback Picture Adjustment .... 20

Selecting The Sound You

Want ........................................ 21

Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording ................................ 22

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder .................................. 24

Edit From A Camcorder ............ 25

Other Functions ....................... 26

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 29

Connection To A Stereo

System ..................................... 29

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 30

Video Channel Set ................... 30

Tuner Set .................................. 32

Clock Set .................................. 39

VIDEO Plus+ Setup .................. 40

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 41

Questions And Answers ........... 41

Troubleshooting ....................... 42

Index ....................................... 44

SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

LPT0167-001A

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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.

IMPORTANT

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Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.

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.

CAUTION

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When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.

Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

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.

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Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video recorder. However, only VHS recordings can be made and played back.

HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of

Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP

(Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

... in direct sunlight.

... in a dusty environment.

... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

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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QUICK SET UP GUIDE

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder.

Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder.

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CHECK THE CONTENTS

CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW

STANDBY/ON


TIMER

REC LINK TV PROG

Video Cassette Recorder

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TV


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TV PROG +

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V

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TV PROG –

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RF Cable

"AA" Batteries (x 2)

Infrared Remote Control Unit

You are now ready to install your video recorder.

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INSTALLATION

CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV

Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.

Back of TV

Aerial connector

21-pin AV input connector

(SCART)

RF Cable (provided)

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

Make this connection if your TV has a

21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference.

And if you are using a stereo

TV, you will need this cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of videotapes.

Mains Power Cord

TV Aerial Cable

(not provided)

AV2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

AV1

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

ENTREE

ANT. IN

AUDIO

R

SORTIE

OUT

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L

Back of Recorder

Mains outlet

RF CONNECTION

To Connect To A TV With NO 21-pin AV input connector

(SCART) . . .

1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

3– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.

AV CONNECTION

To Connect To A TV With 21-pin AV input connector

(SCART) . . .

1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF

CONNECTION”.

2– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s

21-pin AV input connector (SCART).

ATTENTION

■ Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed.

■ Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 6.

AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP Go to Step 3 – AUTO SET UP

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QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

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AUTO SET UP

SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL*

The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.

* Useful if you have connected the video recorder to your TV via RF connection ( ☞ pg. 5). Video

Channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.

Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:

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■ the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder.

the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.

batteries have been installed in the remote control.

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"Auto" appears on the display panel and blinks; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated below in item 2 or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area.

● If "– – :– –" appears on the display panel,

● refer to next page.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

SCART cable (AV connection) and if the TV is turned on and set to its AV mode, the AUTO

SET screen will appear.

0

+ + +

Beginning End

[MENU] : EXIT

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If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via an RF cable only (RF connection) — the channel that is shown on the display panel is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video

Channel. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

Go to item 3 .

● If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable

and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) — you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off.

Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows "_OUT– –" to set the

Video Channel to off.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.

— Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

Go to item 3 .

3 Press OK to finish Auto Set Up and refer to next page to check the results.

ATTENTION

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored stations, Guide Program numbers and the video channel remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset the clock. ( ☞ pg. 39)

If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required.

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Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) ☞ pg. 30

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Tuner setting ☞ pg. 32

Clock setting ☞ pg. 39

If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting ( setting ( ☞

☞ pg. 32) and, if necessary, video channel

pg. 30).

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NOTES:

Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area.

Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.

During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets the VIDEO

Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area.

For RF connection users: The video recorder detects the channels which are not occupied by local stations and selects one channel automatically for your Video Channel that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.

If there is power cut or if you press 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 press to turn the power back on in order to re-start Auto Set Up.

Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel

A

When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 6.

B

C

When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1" will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 6.

When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –" will be displayed.

* You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming

( ☞ pg. 12); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the

PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly.

A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:

1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — ☞ pg. 37) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time 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 preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 34 – 36.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

B If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:

1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PROG button(s).

● If station names (ID — ☞ pg. 37) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at the

● top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time 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 preset positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 34 – 36.

2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 39.

Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.

C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:

1 Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again.

● The recorder will try Auto Set Up again.

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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 VIDEO Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected ( ☞ pg. 12, "VIDEO

Plus+ Timer Programming").

Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture ☞ "Delete A Channel" on page 35.

If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 34 – 36 to input station names ( ☞ "Set Stations") or delete unnecessary stations ( ☞ "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions ( ☞ "Change Station Preset Position").

For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. ☞ pg. 30, "Video Channel Set".

If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0181 208 7654

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Playback

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

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BASIC OPERATIONS

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme.

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LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

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The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.

If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAMME START

POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.

To go forward, press FF.

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START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking (☞ pg. 18).

● Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

INFORMATION

When using the AV connection ( ☞ pg. 5), initiating playback causes the VCR indicator to light and the TV to automatically enter AV mode. To return the TV to TV mode after playback is complete, press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator turns off.

* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does not function as described above.

Usable cassettes

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an

Index Search. The position of

“ ” in relation to “0”

(beginning) or “+” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

”O.S.D.” ( ☞ pg. 26) must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear.

0

Beginning

+

¡

+

1:23:45

REMAIN 2:35

+

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the indication is not correct.

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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. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape.

STANDBY/ON


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High-Speed Search

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ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

SEARCH

During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for more than

2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

FF

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

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PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG buttons to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME

PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will advance one frame.

OR

Press

@

or

#

(

4 or ¢). Each time one of these buttons is pressed the tape will move one frame in the direction of the arrow.


Slow Motion

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ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION

PLAYBACK

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture.

OR

During still picture, press and hold

@

or

#

( 4 or ¢).

Release to return to still picture.


Variable-Speed Search

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ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

SEARCH

During playback, press

@

or

#

(

4 or ¢).

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The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.

To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.


ATTENTION

In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode,

● the picture will be distorted.

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● noise bars will appear.

there will be loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP mode.

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Recording


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DISPLAY

STANDBY/ON


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REC LINK

TV PROG

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TV PROG

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RECORD 6 5

PAUSE

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BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder.

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LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See below).

● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder power comes on automatically.

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record.

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SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( ). Check the SP/LP indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.

● Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD 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 ( ☞ pg. 18).

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You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress. To change the preset, see step 5.

PAUSE/RESUME

RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During the Record Pause mode, you can change the preset by pressing the TV PROG +/– buttons or the

NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

INFORMATION

When using the AV connection ( ☞ pg. 5), you can switch between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR.

* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does not function as described above.

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer

Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.

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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Record One Programme

While Watching Another

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SELECT PRESET TO WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder's TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape.

Elapsed Recording Time

Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

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SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY (or – –:– –) until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel.

2

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.

TV PROG

?

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3

Tape Remaining Time

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DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press DISPLAY (or – –:– –) until the time remaining on the tape appears.

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"

The display panel shows the tape remaining time with

" displayed.

By pressing the DISPLAY (or – –:– –) button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, preset position*, clock time or tape remaining time.

* Preset position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method allows you to record for any length of time from 30 mins. to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts off the recorder after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

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ENGAGE ITR MODE

2 Press RECORD again. " " blinks and “0:30” appears on the front display panel.

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NOTE:

SET RECORDING

DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder's front panel.

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VIDEO Plus+

Timer

Programming

Before performing VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.

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Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.



With VIDEO Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

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ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN

Press PROG.

V I D E O P L U S +

[0 – 9] =

[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[PROG] : EXIT

The front display panel looks like this:

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NUMBER

5

PDC

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

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DAILY

6

2

9

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WEEKLY

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2

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record.

V I D E O P L U S +

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number.

[0 – 9] =

[ ] : DELETE

[PROG] : EXIT

The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel:

STOP+/–

1,6

PROG

1 ?

3

SP/LP

4

OK

3,6

3

The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PRO-

GRAM SCREEN

Press OK, and the VIDEO

Plus+ Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears).

– P1 –

VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789

START

21:00

STOP

= 22:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

The display panel shows the programme start time.

Pressing changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and preset position.

DATE

25.12

: OK

TV PROG

1

BBC 1

SP

IMPORTANT

Make sure the preset position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see "VIDEO Plus+ Setup" on page 40 and set the Guide Program number for that PlusCode number correctly.

●

●

If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.

Press and input a valid PlusCode number.

If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see

"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number

Set" on page 13.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.

4

5

6

7

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

☞

"PDC Recording" in the column below.

● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S TIMER

MODE

Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and appears on the display panel.

●

To disengage the timer, press (TIMER) again.

●

●

●

●

NOTES:

To Change The Stop Time . . .

. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key

“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra

( programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes

☞ pg. 16).

It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a

PlusCode number which starts with "0".

Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using VIDEO Plus+:

1 Perform steps 1 – 7.

2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite receiver's power on.

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ATTENTION

Regarding Guide Program Number Set

"GUIDE PROG SET" appears after performing step 3 if the

Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set.

●

Press the NUMBER keys or %fi to input the preset position number on which your recorder receives that station, then press OK or to set the Guide Program number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 – –

[ 5∞] =

[PROG] : EXIT

(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2 programme with VIDEO Plus+.

* If your recorder receives

BBC2 on the preset position

2, press OK or

#

after entering "2".

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes.

– WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

[ ]

●

●

NOTES:

The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.

If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

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 only in a very few 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 ( ☞ step 5 above).

●

●

NOTES:

PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector.

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Express Timer

Programming

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.

●

●

Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.


2,3

START+/–

1,9

PROG

8

PDC

4

STOP+/– 7

4

1

1 ?

2

5

8

0

3

3

DAILY

6

2

9

4

DATE+/–

WEEKLY

10

TV PROG+/–

6

SP/LP

7

5

OK

9


If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.

ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+

SCREEN

Press PROG.

1

2

ACCESS PROGRAMME

SCREEN

Press START +/–. (If you’re just starting out, “P1” appears.)

– P1 –

START STOP

– –:– – = – –:– –

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

– –.– –

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

TV PROG

– –


SP

3

ENTER PROGRAMME

START TIME

Press START +/– to enter the time you want recording to start.

START

21:00

– P1 –

STOP

= – –:– –

● Press and hold START

+/– to move in 30minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

SP

DATE

– –.– –

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT


VPS/PDC OFF

TV PROG

– –

SP

4

5

ENTER PROGRAMME

STOP TIME

Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to stop.

● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

ENTER PROGRAMME

DATE

Press DATE +/– to enter the date on which you wish to record. (The current date first appears on screen. The date you enter will appear in its place.)

6

ENTER PRESET POSITION

Press TV PROG +/– to enter the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record.

START

21:00

SP

– P1 –

STOP

= 22:00

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

25.12

TV PROG

1

BBC 1

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

SP

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed.

7

8

9

10

SET PDC MODE

Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".

If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.

If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/

PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.

☞ "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.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 9 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER’S

TIMER MODE

Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press (TIMER) again.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

NOTE:

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes ( ☞ pg. 16).

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Satellite Receiver Users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer

Programming:

1 Perform steps 1 – 10. Enter "L-2" for the preset position in step 6.

2 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins.

3 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 only in a very few 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.

☞ step 8 in the left column).

●

●

●

NOTES:

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 AV2 IN/DECODER on your recorder.

PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector.

Timer Warning

If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes.

– WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

[ ]

●

●

NOTES:

The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at the time.

If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .

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PDC

START+/–

1

1

4

7

?

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

TV PROG+/–

DATE+/–

SP/LP


Check, Cancel And Replace

Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press , then press .

1

2

ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK

SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press .

PR START STOP CH

1 8:00 10:00 3

DATE

24.12

2 10:00 10:45 2 25.12

1 25.12

7

8

5

6

3 11:30 13:00

4

[ ] : NEXT

3

OK

3

ACCESS PROGRAMME

SCREEN/DISPLAY

Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the next programme's information appears.

SP

– P1 –

START STOP

8:00 = 10:00

VPS/PDC OFF

DATE

24.12

TV PROG

3

ITV

[ ] : NEXT

SP

● The display panel shows the programme start time.

Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and the preset position.

To cancel or replace a programme...

4

CANCEL OR REPLACE A

PROGRAMME

Press to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, SP/LP ( ), PDC.

5

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/

DISPLAY

Press as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press .

6

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the display panel even when the recorder's power is off or the recorder is in the Timer mode. However, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

Looking For

The Scene

You Want

REVIEW

1

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

?

3

30 SEC

Skip Search

1

SKIP OVER UNWANTED

SECTIONS

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

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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.

¢ 2

1

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press @ or # ( 4 or ¢). “4 1” or “¢ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press

@

or

# repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed.

Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press

@

twice.

To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press

#

once.

Current position

A B C D E F

–2 –1 1 2 3

●

Index number

When the specified index code is located, playback begins automatically.

Instant ReView

Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the

Timer mode is disengaged.

1

ACTIVATE INSTANT

REVIEW

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback begins automatically.

● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes, “REVIEW” and "3" appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position.

●

●

NOTES:

Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the

Timer mode.

The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording

( ☞ pg. 22).

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Playback/

Recording

According To

Tape Characteristics


STANDBY/ON


TIMER

REC LINK TV PROG

DISPLAY

ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.)

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 recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

3

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

"MODE SET", then press

OK or

#

.

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

4

SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

MODE SET

"B.E.S.T.", then press OK or # to set to "ON" or

"OFF".

B. E. S. T.

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.

AUTO SP =LP TIMER

ON

AUTO

OFF

ON

OFF

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

5

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PLAY

1 ?

RECORD

MENU

3

PAUSE

OK

Recording

1

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder.

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

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Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

1

●

●

The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s 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 by performing steps 1 through 5 on page 18.

"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.

● 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 Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress ( ☞ pg. 22).

In the case of timer recording, 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 reperformed.

Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is

( displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording

☞ pg. 11).

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after

RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.

●

The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, reenters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY when you are ready 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” in step 4 on page 18.

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Playback Picture Adjustment

0

4

MENU

1 ?

3

TV PROG

OK

Manual Tracking

Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders. If the automatic tracking control fails to operate correctly you will see noise bars across the picture as shown on the left below. To correct this you can override the automatic control and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.


Picture Control

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #

.

3

SELECT PICTURE

CONTROL SET MODE

Move the highlighted bar

(pointer) to "PICTURE

CONTROL" by pressing

%fi, then press OK or # select the desired mode.

to

AUTO: Provides optimised

MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.


ON

AUTO

OFF

ON

OFF picture benefits of

B.E.S.T. Picture

System. Normally select AUTO.

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing

(recording and playback).

SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.

SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.

●

●

NOTES:

When you select EDIT, SHARP or SOFT, the selected mode will not change until you select again.

When you select EDIT to dub tapes, be sure to select

AUTO after you finish dubbing the tapes.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

Press on the remote to engage manual tracking.

1

ADJUST TRACKING

MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or – to adjust tracking.

2

3

NOTE:

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

Press on the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder returns to the automatic tracking mode automatically.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

4

●

●

NOTES:

When B.E.S.T. is OFF, "PICTURE CONTROL" switches automatically from AUTO to NORM.

Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 24.

Selecting The

Sound You

Want

AUDIO

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

1 ?

3

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Receiving NICAM 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 recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

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

"HI FI L R" appears on the screen.

To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until

"HI FI L " or "HI FI R" appears on the screen (as required).

To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until

"NORM" appears on the screen.

●

●

●

●

NOTES:

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the

Hi-Fi audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal audio track.

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" (See below).

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear ( ☞ pg. 26).

Soundtrack Selection

Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

On-Screen Display

HI FI

L R

L

HI FI

HI FI

R

NORM

HI FI

NORM

USE

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

●

●

●

●

NOTES:

"HIFI L 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 NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes (See above).

Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear ( ☞ pg. 26).

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Automatic

Satellite

Programme

Recording

Outdoor Unit

Satellite Cable

Satellite Receiver Unit

DECODER VCR TV


This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's

AV2 IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.

Aerial

21-pin AV input connectors (SCART)

Back of TV

Aerial connector

TV Aerial cable

ANT. IN

RF OUT

EXT.2

EXT.1

Mains outlet

AV2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

AV1

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

ENTREE

ANT. IN

AUDIO

SORTIE

OUT

R

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L


●

●

NOTES:

When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin AV input connectors (SCART), follow the illustration above using the cables shown in grey.

For details, check your satellite receiver’s instruction manual.

23

Before performing the following steps:

● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the

● recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector. ( ☞ pg. 22)

Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

DISPLAY

STANDBY/ON


TIMER

REC LINK TV PROG 1

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP ( speed.

) on the remote control to set the tape

REC LINK

1 2 3

2

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE

PROG REC MODE

Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically.

2

4

7

5

8

6

9

●

●

To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press

REC LINK. The indicator goes off.

If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

0

4

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

●

1 ?

3

SP/LP

●

●

●

●

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 AV2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance's power is turned on.

Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

When you press and hold the recorder's REC LINK button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the

REC LINK indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver's power is off,

Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*.

If this is the case, perform "Express Timer Programming"

( ☞ pg.14) to timer-record a satellite programme.

* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

NOTES:

Auto Satellite Prog recording is possible with the AV2 IN/DECODER connector only.

When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON".

After Auto Satellite Prog recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the

Instant ReView function ( ☞ pg. 17).

For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.

The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

Pressing the recorder's button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengages the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

If there is more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a different tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 1 will apply to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording.

The B.E.S.T. system ( ☞ pg. 18) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

Just Clock ( ☞ pg. 39) does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged.

Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the programme or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.

If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite

Prog recording even though the REC LINK indicator blinks. 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 and is connected to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector.

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Edit To Or

From Another

Video

Recorder

TV Receiver

AUX

1

1

4

7

?

Player

8

0

2

5

3

3

6

9

2

4

TV PROG

Your recorder


You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck.

.

1

2

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on the below.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source

Player . . .

. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording

Deck . . .

. . . connect its AV2 IN/DECODER or AV1 IN/OUT connector to the source player.

SET RECORDING DECK’S

INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press AUX and/or

TV PROG to select “L-1” for the AV1 IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector being used.

●

●

●

SET EDIT MODE

See "Picture Control" on page 20.

3

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

4

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

5

NOTES:

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3, 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 player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting ( ☞ pg. 26).

Recorder Your recorder TV Receiver

VIDEO

CHAN-

NEL or

AV mode RF Cable

(provided)

AV2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

AV1

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

ENTREE

ANT. IN

AUDIO

SORTIE

OUT

R

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

Recorder Player

AV2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

AV1

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

ENTREE

ANT. IN

AUDIO

SORTIE

OUT

R

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

Another recorder

RF Cable

(provided)

VIDEO

CHAN-

NEL or

AV mode

Edit From A

Camcorder

AUX

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

TV PROG

1 ?

3

Recorder

STANDBY/ON


TIMER

REC LINK

VIDEO input

AUDIO input

TV PROG

DISPLAY

VIDEO OUT Audio/Video Cable

(not provided)

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

Player

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You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder.

1

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its

AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.

2

SET RECORDER’S INPUT

MODE

Press AUX and/or TV PROG so that “F-1” appears in place of a preset position number.

SET EDIT MODE

See "Picture Control" on page 20.

3

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

4

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

5

●

●

NOTES:

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3, 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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Other

Functions


MENU

1

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

?

3

3

6

9

2

4

OK


On-Screen Display

You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

2

3

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing

%fi, then press OK or #

.

ENABLE/DISABLE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is

“ON”, so if you want onscreen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 4. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press

%fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"O.S.D." and press OK or

#

to set “O.S.D.” to

“OFF”.

MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.


[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

Press MENU.

4

●

●

NOTES:

When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.

During playback, the operation mode indicators may sometimes be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

ON

AUTO

OFF

ON

OFF

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.

12

11

10

9

8

7

13 14 1

¶8

PR.1 BBC 1 SP

21 : 00 NTSC =PAL

24. 12. 98 – WARNING–

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

ST NICAM

0

HI FI

+

NORM

[ ]

+ + +

–1 : 23 : 45

REMAIN 1 : 00

2

3

4

5

6

1– Operation mode indicators

2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)

3– NTSC playback display ( ☞ pg. 28)

4– Tape direction

5– Counter display

6– Tape remaining time indicator ( ☞ pg. 11)

7– Audio mode display ( ☞ pg. 21)

8– Tape position indicator ( ☞ pg. 8)

9– NICAM display ( ☞ pg. 21)

10– Current day/month/year

11– Clock display

12– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator

(L-1, L-2 or F-1)

13– Timer warning display ( ☞ pg. 13, 15)

14– Cassette loaded mark

Auto SP

→

LP Timer

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.

For Example . . .

Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180minute tape

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set "AUTO SP

→

LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode

Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

2

ACCESS MODE SET

SCREEN

Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE

SET", then press OK or

#

.

3

SELECT MODE

Press


"AUTO SP

→

LP TIMER", then press OK or

#

to select "ON".

MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.


ON

AUTO

OFF

ON

ON

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

●

●

●

●

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

4

●

NOTES:

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 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 short non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to

LP mode.

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.

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Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer 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.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

2

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press


MAIN MENU

"MODE SET", then press

OK or

#

.

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

3

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

Press OK or

#

to select either "ON" or "OFF".

MODE SET

B. E. S. T.

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.


ON

AUTO

OFF

ON

ON

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

4

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).

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Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape

50 times repeatedly.

REW

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

PLAY

1 ?

STOP

3

FF

PAUSE

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 After Tape Rewind . . .

. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.

b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .

. . . press REW, then press within 2 seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . .

. . . press REW, then press (TIMER) within 2 seconds.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

1

2

ACTIVATE REPEAT

PLAYBACK

Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

●

●

The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly.

The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

3

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.

NTSC Playback

Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.

1

2

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

●

●

●

●

●

●

"NTSC

→

PAL" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.

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.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connection To

A Stereo

System

FM Tuner

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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.

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

I I

I I I

I I I I

I I

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Speaker Television Speaker

AV2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

AV1

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

ENTREE

ANT. IN

AUDIO

SORTIE

OUT

R

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L

AUDIO OUT


Mains outlet

1

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

●

●

●

NOTES:

When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area, this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system.

When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, turn the TV's volume down completely.

●

●

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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Video

Channel Set

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable.

STANDBY/ON


TIMER

REC LINK

1

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

TV PROG

?

3

TV PROG

DISPLAY

OK

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the

Auto Set Up function ( ☞ pg. 6).

— interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area.

— you change the connection between your recorder and

TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

●

●

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin

SCART cable (AV connection), you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off. — Go to "With AV Connection" below.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via an RF cable only (RF connection), you have to set the correct video channel — Go to "With RF Connection" on page 31.

With AV Connection


■ the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.

■ the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

■ batteries have been installed in the remote control.

1

ACCESS VIDEO CHAN-

NEL SET MODE

Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

2

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows

"–OUT– –".

● Now the video channel is set to off.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET

MODE

Press OK.

3

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

STANDBY/ON


TIMER

REC LINK

TEST SIGNAL

TV PROG

DISPLAY

With RF Connection


■ the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.

■

■ the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

the connected TV is turned on.

■ batteries have been installed in the remote control.

31

1

ACCESS VIDEO CHAN-

NEL SET MODE

Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

2

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Press TV PROG+ or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in your area. Refer to list on page 38 for details of broadcast stations in your area.

(Ex.) If channel 36 is available in your area

1

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

TV PROG

?

3

OK

The channel on which the screen on the left appears clearly in step 2 is your Video Channel.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 36. (Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.)

●

●

If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration at bottom left, go to step 3.

If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, reset the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

●

●

IMPORTANT

If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels.

If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET

MODE

Press OK.

3

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your

TV to the Video Channel.

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Tuner Set


MENU

1

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

TV PROG

?

3

OK

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

IMPORTANT


— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set

Up function ( ☞ pg. 6).

— you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset 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 TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channel.

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press .

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

3

PERFORM AUTO CHAN-

NEL SET

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to

"AUTO CH SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or

#

.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

●

●

The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for

AUTO SET receivable stations.

As Auto Channel Set progresses, the

" " mark on the

0 +

PLEASE WAIT

+ + screen moves from left to right.

Wait until the screen as shown in step 4

[MENU] : EXIT appears.

Auto Channel Set

Beginning usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes; the duration varies by area.

End

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

MENU

1 ?

3

OK

33

4

5

VIEW CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, a

Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation

PR CH ID PR CH ID

01 26 BBC1 08

02 33 BBC2 09

– – – –

– – – –

03 23 ITV 10

04 30 CH4 11

05 37 CH5 12

06 – – – – 13

07

[ 5∞ ]

– – – – 14

= : EDIT

= [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – – screen — preset positions

(PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – ☞ pg. 37). The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the station which is blinking appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

To view the next page, use the

%fi @ #

button on the remote control.

● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto Channel Set.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

●

●

Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add preset positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 34 – 38 for the procedures.

Depending on reception conditions, the stations may, on occasion, not be stored in order, and the station names may not be stored correctly.

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

VIDEO Plus+, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO

Plus+, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected ( ☞ pg. 12, "VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming").

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture ☞ "Delete A Channel" on page

35.

●

●

NOTES:

Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel

Set. If you wish to perform it manually, refer to page 35.

If, for any reason, you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED

-NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 4. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK;

Auto Channel Set will take place again.

34

NUMBER

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

MENU

1 ?

3

OK

ATTENTION

Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming with VIDEO Plus+ in this state, the “GUIDE PROG

SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this screen. ☞ “ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program

Number Set” on pg. 13.

Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” ( ☞ pg. 40).


Storing Channels Manually

To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( ☞ pg.

6) or Auto Channel Set ( ☞ pg. 32).

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

2

3

4

5

6

ACCESS CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press


“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or

#

. The Confirmation screen appears.

SELECT POSITION

Press

%fi @ #

until an open position in which

(Ex.) To store in position 6.

you want to store a


01 26 BBC1 08 – – – – channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual

Channel Set screen appears.

02 33 BBC2 09

03 23 ITV 10

04 30 CH4 11

05 37 CH5 12

06

07

[ 5∞ ]

=

– – – – 13

– – – – 14

: EDIT

= [X] : DELETE

[MENU] : EXIT

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

INPUT CHANNEL

Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you want to store.

PR CH ID FINE

06 CH21 – – – – +/–

For HR-J665ES Owners:

First press

%fi to select the band, either CH(regular) or

CC(cable), and press # , then input the channel

[0–9] : SELECT

[ ] : CURSOR +=

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT number.

●

●

To input the registered station name

(ID – ☞ pg. 37), press # until "– – – –"

The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

(ID setting) begins blinking, then press

%fi.

For fine tuning adjustment, press appears.

#

until "+/–" begins blinking, then press

%fi. While tuning, “+” or “–”

ENTER NEW CHANNEL

INFORMATION

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

●

Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

●

●

To change positions, see "Change Station Preset

Position" ( ☞ pg. 35).

If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder, ☞ "Set Stations (B)" on page 36.

Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page

34 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

1

SELECT ITEM

Press %fi blinking.

@ # until the item you want to delete begins

DELETE CHANNEL

Press .

2

●

●

The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

3

Change Station Preset

Position



1

2

SELECT ITEM

Press %fi @ # until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

SELECT NEW POSITION

Press %fi @ # to move the station to the new preset position, then press OK.

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.


01 26 BBC1 08

02 23 ITV 09

– – – –

– – – –

03 30 CH4 10

04 33 BBC2 11

05 37 CH5 12

06 – – – – 13

07 – – – – 14

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

[ 5∞ ] : MOVE

: MANUAL CH SET

[MENU] : EXIT


01 26 BBC1 08

02 33 BBC2 09

03 23 ITV 10

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

04 30 CH4 11

05 37 CH5 12

06

07

– – – – 13

– – – – 14

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

[ 5∞ ] : MOVE =

[MENU] : EXIT

3

● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

35

Fine-Tuning Channels

Already Stored



1

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-

TUNE

Press

%fi @ # until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.

2

ACCESS MANUAL

CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

3

PERFORM TUNING

Press

#

until "+/–" begins blinking, then press

%fi until the picture is clearest. Then press OK.

●

●

The Confirmation screen appears.


CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

4

ATTENTION

If channel positions are changed or deleted, the Guide

Program numbers that have been set are reset.

● Example 1: If a channel is deleted, all the Guide

●

Program numbers are reset.

Example 2: If a channel is changed from position 4 to position 2, the Guide Program numbers above position 4 are reset.

● Example 3: If a channel is changed from position 4 to position 6, the Guide Program numbers above position 6 are reset.

* In Examples 2 and 3, if the channel is moved to position

10 before OK is pressed, the Guide Program numbers above position 10 are reset.

If an attempt is made at timer programming with VIDEO

Plus+ in this state, the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this screen.

☞ “ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number

Set” on pg. 13.

Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” ( ☞ pg. 40).

36

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.



1

SELECT ITEM

Press

%fi @ #

until the item you want to set begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL

CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice.

2

3

SELECT NEW STATION

Press

#

until the station name (ID) begins blinking, then press

%fi until the new station’s name (ID)

PR CH ID FINE

06 CH45 – – – – +/– you want to store begins blinking.

(

Registered station names

☞ pg. 37) appear as you press

%fi.

[ 5∞] : CHANGE ID

[ ] : CURSOR +=

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

4

5

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

●

●



CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.


Set Stations (B)

Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.


34 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform step 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing.

1

SELECT STATION NAME

CHARACTER

Press

#

until the first letter of the station name begins blinking.

PR CH ID FINE

06 CH45 BBC1 +/–

[ 5∞] : A-Z, 0-9

[ ] : CURSOR +=

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

2

3

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

Press

%fi to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –,

*

, +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character

#

to enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way (maximum of 4).

After entering all characters, press OK.

●

●


If you make a mistake, press

@

until the incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing

%fi.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION

SCREEN

Press MENU.

TV Station And ID List

STATION NAME

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

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

ID*

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RB1

RB3

RKPS

RTB1

RTB2

N-TV

OKAN

ORF1

ORF2

ORF3

OWL3

PRMI

PR07

RTE1

RTL

RTL2

RTP

HR3

HRT

HTV

ITV

KABL

LNDN

MDR

MTV

N3

NDR1

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NET2

NRK

CHNL

CNTR

CH 4

CH 5

DRS

DRTV

DSF

EURN

EURO

EURS

FR1

FR2

FR3

GRNA

GRMP

HR1

ANGL

ARD

ARTE

BBC

BBC1

BBC2

BLN1

BLN2

BORD

BR1

BR3

BRT1

BRT2

CHLD

CH+

CNN

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STATION NAME

STV 2

Suedwest3

SWF 1

Schweiz4

TYNE TEES

Text

TF1

TNT int

TRT int

TSI

TSR

TSW

TVE

TV Polonia

TVP 1

TVP 2

SAT

SAT 1

Scottish TV

SC4

SDR

SDR1

SFB1

SFB3

SKY

Sky One

Sky Net

Sport

SR 1

Super RTL

STV Test

STV 1

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

* The "ID" abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The "ID" abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the recorder is tuned to a different station.

ID*

TRT

TSI

TSR

TSW

TVE

TVPA

TVP1

TVP2

STV2

SWR

SWF1

SWZ4

TEES

TEXT

TF1

TNT

SKY

SKY1

SKYN

SPRT

SR1

SRTL

STVT

STV1

SAT

SAT1

SCOT

SC4

SDR

SDR1

SFB1

SFB3

TVS

TV2

TV5

TZUR

ULST

VERN

VIVA

VIV2

VOX

VTM

VT4

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

YORK

ZDF

ZUR1

3SAT

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TV Station Channel Number Guide

For customers in the U.K.

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 CH4 CH5

London & South-East

Bluebell Hill ......................... 40 46 43 65 —

Crystal Palace ....................... 26 33 23 30 37

Dover ................................... 50 56 66 53 —

Heathfield ............................ 49 52 64 67 —

Oxford ................................. 57 63 60 53 49

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5

North-West

Caldbeck .............................. 30 34 28 32 56

Winter Hill ........................... 55 62 59 65 48

North-East

Bilsdale West Moor .............. 33 26 29 23 35

Chatton ................................ 39 45 49 42 —

Pontop Pike .......................... 58 64 61 54 68

South-West

Beacon Hill .......................... 57 63 60 53 —

Caradon Hill ........................ 22 28 25 32 —

Huntshaw Cross ................... 55 62 59 65 67

Redruth ................................ 51 44 41 47 37

Stockland Hill ...................... 33 26 23 29 —

Channel Islands

Fremont Point ....................... 51 44 41 47 —

South

Hannington .......................... 39 45 42 66 35

Midhurst ............................... 61 55 58 68 —

Rowridge .............................. 31 24 27 21 —

West

Mendip ................................ 58 64 61 54 37

Scotland

Angus ................................... 57 63 60 53 —

Black Hill ............................. 40 46 43 50 37

Sandale ................................ 22 — — — —

Caldbeck .............................. — 34 28 32 56

Creigkelly ............................. 31 27 24 21 48

Darvel .................................. 33 26 23 29 35

Durris ................................... 22 28 25 32 67

Eitshal .................................. 33 26 23 29 —

Keelylang Hill ...................... 40 46 43 50 —

Knock More ......................... 33 26 23 29 —

Rosemarkie .......................... 39 45 49 42 67

Rumster Forest ...................... 31 27 24 21 —

Selkirk .................................. 55 62 59 65 52

East

Sandy Heath ......................... 31 27 24 21 39

Sudbury ................................ 51 44 41 47 35

Tacolneston .......................... 62 55 59 65 52

Wales

Blaenplwyf ........................... 31 27 24 21 56

Carmel ................................. 57 63 60 53 —

Llanddona ............................ 57 63 60 53 —

Moel-y-Parc .......................... 52 45 49 42 —

Presely ................................. 46 40 43 50 37

Wenvoe ................................ 44 51 41 47 —

Midlands

Ridge Hill ............................. 22 28 25 32 35

Sutton Coldfield ................... 46 40 43 50 37

The Wrekin .......................... 26 33 23 29 35

Waltham .............................. 58 64 61 54 35

Northern Ireland

Brougher Mountain .............. 22 28 25 32 —

Divis .................................... 31 27 24 21 37

Limavady .............................. 55 62 59 65 —

North

Belmont ............................... 22 28 25 32 56

Emley Moor .......................... 44 51 47 41 37

Clock Set


MENU

1

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

4

?

3

OK

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 "ON"). Press OK until the

Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press

%fi to change the setting.

IMPORTANT: If you turn the Just Clock function off, the accuracy of your recorder’s built-in clock may be impaired, which could adversely affect timer recording.

●

●

●

●

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 Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode ( ☞ pg.

22).

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 in poor reception conditions.

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IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (☞ pg. 6) or Auto Channel

Set (☞ pg. 32), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically.


— Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by

Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set.

or

— the recorder's memory backup has expired.

or

— you want to change Just Clock setting (☞ "Just Clock" in the left column).

TURN THE RECORDER ON

Press .

1

2

3

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "INITIAL SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #

.

4

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or appears.

#

. The Clock Set screen

INITIAL SET CLOCK SET

CLOCK SET

GUIDE PROG SET

TIME

0: 00

DATE

01 . 01

JUST CLOCK: ON

TV PR. : 1

YEAR

99

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

5

6

7

8

SET DATE AND TIME

Press %fi to set the time, then press OK or procedure to set the date and year.

#

. The

"DATE" display begins blinking. Repeat the same

●

●

When you set the time, press and hold

%fi to change the time by 30 minutes.

When you set the date, press and hold

%fi to change the date by 15 days.

SET JUST CLOCK

The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing

%fi, then press OK or #

.

●

●

For the Just clock function, ☞ "Just Clock" on the left.

If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.

SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET

The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1. Press %fi to set the preset position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data (BBC1, BBC2, etc.), then press OK or # .

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

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VIDEO Plus+ Setup

●

IMPORTANT

Normally, Auto Set Up ( ☞ pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( ☞ pg. 32) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases.

When timer-programming with VIDEO Plus+, the preset 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 or Auto Channel Set has taken place.

— Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually.

● When you delete a channel or change preset positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.

— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all the receivable stations manually.

● When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with VIDEO Plus+.

— Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.


Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

2

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

Press


"INITIAL SET", then press OK or

#

.

3

ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET

SCREEN

Press

%fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE

PROG SET", then press OK or # .

4

ENTER GUIDE PROG

NUMBER

Press

%fi or NUMBER

GUIDE PROG SET keys to enter the Guide

Program number for the desired station as shown in the TV listings. Then press

OK or

#

.

GUIDE PROG

4

TV PROG

5

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT

(Ex.) When inputting the

Guide Program number 4 for CH4.

5

6

ENTER RECEIVING PRESET

POSITION NUMBER

Press

%fi or NUMBER keys to input the number

GUIDE PROG SET of the recorder's preset position on which the GUIDE PROG TV PROG

Guide Program number's broadcast is received. Then press OK or

#

.

●

●

4 4

CH4

If the satellite broadcast

[ 5∞] =

[MENU] : EXIT is received on your recorder's auxiliary channel "L-2", select

"L-2" for the preset position.

(Ex.) If CH4 is received on preset position 4.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

Guide Program Number

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for

VIDEO Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be found in most TV listings.

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

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Questions And Answers

○

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

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○

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode?

A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

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○

Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?

A. This is normal.

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○

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.

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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.

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Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the

Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

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Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?

A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the beginning or, if Timer Recording, the cassette is ejected.

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TIMER RECORDING

○

Q. Noise bars appear during variabl-speed search.

What’s the problem?

A. This is normal.

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Q. " " and " " remain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem?

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress.

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○

Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect does removing the Record Safety tab have?

A. It disables marking of index codes.

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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 onscreen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

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○

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.

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Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme broadcast in 2000?

A. Yes, it is possible.

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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.

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SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.)

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. No power is applied to the recorder.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.

3. The remote control won’t function.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

The mains power cord is disconnected.

● “ “ is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".

●

The batteries are discharged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the button to turn the “ “ indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● “ “ is displayed on the display panel.

● The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.


Press PLAY to turn the “ “ indicator off.

Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal playback.

4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

●

If you’re using the RF OUT connection . . .

. . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.

If you’re using the AV connection, the

TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

● This is normal.

● The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record

Safety tab removed.

●

“L-1” or “L-2” has been selected as the input mode.

●

●

●

The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

The input mode is not correct.


If you are using the RF OUT connection . . .

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. ( ☞ pg. 6)

(

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set"

☞ pg. 30)

If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking ( ☞ pg. 20).

Consult your JVC dealer.

(

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

☞ pg. 20)


Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.

Set to the desired preset.

Confirm that the source is properly connected.

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on.

Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.

Set the input mode to “L-1” or “L-2”.

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4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. Timer programming is not possible.

●

●

The camcorder has not been properly connected.

The input mode is not correct.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

●

The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.

The timer is not engaged.

● Timer recording is in progress.

3. “ “ and “ “ on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “ “ and “ the display panel won’t stop blinking.

“ on

5. “ “ blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

●

The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

Record Safety tab removed.

●

has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.

● The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.

6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and

“ “ and “ blinking.

“ won’t stop

7. VIDEO Plus+ does not timer-record properly.

OTHER PROBLEMS

SYMPTOM

1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording.

2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.

3. The preset cannot be changed.

● The recorder’s preset positions have been set incorrectly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

●

The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV.

The TV’s volume is too high.

● Those channels have been designated to be skipped.

● Recording is in progress.

4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared.

5. No channels are stored in the recorder's memory.

● After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed.

●

The TV aerial cable was not connected to the recorder when

Auto Set Up was performed.


Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

Press and confirm that “ “ is displayed on the display panel.

Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the Record

Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact.

Check the programmed data and reprogramme as necessary, then press

again.

The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.

Refer to "Guide Program Number Set"

( and re-perform the procedure

☞ pg. 40).


Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV.

Turn the TV’s volume down.

If you need the skipped channels, restore them ( ☞ pg. 34).

Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change presets, then press PLAY to resume recording.

Perform manual setting again.

Connect the TV aerial cable to the recorder properly and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again. The

( recorder will try Auto Set Up again

☞ pg. 6).

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Index

FRONT VIEW

1


2 3 4 5 6

DISPLAY

STANDBY/ON


TIMER

REC LINK TV PROG

7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & *

1 STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off

(loading a cassette also turns power on).

2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes, "cassette loaded" mark lights up on front display panel.

3 DISPLAY Button switches display between clock time, tape remaining time, counter readings, preset position*. ☞ pg. 11

* Preset position is not displayed during playback.

4 Rewind [REW] Button rewinds the tape ☞ pg. 8; initiates high-speed reverse search. ☞ pg. 9

5 PLAY Button plays back tape ☞ pg. 8; cancels

Pause, Still, Slow, Search modes. ☞ pg. 9

6 Fast Forward [FF] Button fast-forwards tape ☞ pg.

8; initiates high-speed forward search. ☞ pg. 9

7 VIDEO Input Connector enables easy connection of video output from another recorder or camcorder for editing. ☞ pg. 25

8 AUDIO Input Connector [L] enables easy connection of audio output (mono) from another recorder, camcorder or other source for editing. ☞ pg. 25

9 AUDIO Input Connector [R] enables easy connection of audio output (Hi-Fi) from another recorder, camcorder or other source for editing.

☞ pg. 25

0 TIMER Button engages timer standby mode.

☞ pg. 13, 15

!

REC LINK Button enables/disables the Auto

Satellite Prog Rec mode. ☞ pg. 23

@ REC LINK Indicator lights up during Auto

Satellite Prog Rec mode. ☞ pg. 23

# Display Panel provides clear view of various displays and indicators. ☞ pg. 45

$ Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where remote control should be aimed when in use.

% TV PROG +/– Buttons select a preset position.

☞ pg. 10

^ RECORD Button starts regular recording (press once), Instant Timer Recording (press twice); sets duration of ITR. ☞ pg. 10, 11

& STOP/EJECT Button stops tape; ejects tape during Stop mode. ☞ pg. 8

* PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during recording ☞ pg. 10; stops tape temporarily during playback; plays back frame by frame with each additional press. ☞ pg. 9

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REAR VIEW

1 2

AV2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

AV1

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

ENTREE

ANT. IN

AUDIO

SORTIE

OUT

R

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L

3 4 5 6

1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. ☞ pg. 5

2 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial. ☞ pg. 5

3 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder; input recordable when "L-2" selected. ☞ pg. 22, 24

4 AV1 IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to

TV or second recorder; input recordable when "L-1" selected. ☞ pg. 5, 24

5 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder, TV or second video recorder for dubbing. ☞ pg. 29

6 RF. OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver. ☞ pg. 5

DISPLAY PANEL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

REVIEW

SP

VCR

VPS/PDC

9 0 !

@ #

1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. ☞ pg. 18

2 Symbolic Mode Indicators

PLAY:

FF/REW VARIABLE

SHUTTLE SEARCH:

STILL:

SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

3 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording; light during Record or Play mode. ☞ pg. 10

* EP is only for NTSC playback.

4 Programme Time Indicators show the programme start time ( ) and the programme stop time ( ) for timer-recording. ☞ pg. 14

5 "Timer" Indicator lights when has been pressed to engage Timer mode. ☞ pg. 13, 15

6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator displays time remaining on tape when certain buttons are pressed. ☞ pg. 11

7 Channel Display shows preset position where the station currently being received is stored.

Clock Display shows current time. ☞ pg. 7

8 Instant REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-recording and shows how many programmes have been timerrecorded. ☞ pg. 17

9 PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged for timer recording. ☞ pg. 13, 15

* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

0 VCR Indicator lights when the video recorder is in the video mode. At this point, the TV automatically enters AV mode. ☞ pg. 8

!

"Cassette Loaded" Mark lights once a cassette is inserted; remains lit until cassette ejected.

@ Counter shows time elapsed since playback or recording began.

With displayed, shows time remaining from current tape position to end of tape ( ☞ pg. 11).

Counter, Preset Position*, Clock and Tape Remaining

Time Display appear alternately when DISPLAY

(or – –:– –) is pressed.

* Preset Position is not displayed during playback.

# Mode shows external input mode selected (L-1, L-2 or

F-1).

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REMOTE CONTROL

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

!

@

#

$

%

TV


1

4

VPS/PDC

7

0000

2 3

5 6

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

8 9

AUX

0

2

4

START

DEBUT

STOP

FIN

1 PROG ?

EXPRESS

DATE TV

PROG

30 SEC

T

V

–

MENU

TV PROG +

3 OK

TV PROG –

TV

+ y u i o p

^

&

*

(

) q w e r t

Q

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button.

☞ "Operating JVC TVs" on page 47.

This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.


1 TV Button enables remote control of your JVC

TV. ☞ "Operating JVC TVs" on page 47.

2 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode between TV and AV. ☞ pg. 8, 10 and "Operating JVC TVs" on page 47.

3 REVIEW Button "reviews" timer-recorded programme. ☞ pg. 17

4 NUMBER Keys are used in preset position selection ☞ pg. 10, VIDEO Plus+ timer programming ☞ pg. 12.

5 PDC Button enables/disables PDC recording.

☞ pg. 13, 15

* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.

6 Button cancels timer-programme. ☞ pg. 16

0000 Button resets counter to 0:00:00.

☞ pg. 11

7 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time.

☞ pg. 14

8 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program screen; inputs programme Start Time. ☞ pg. 14

9 PROG Button accesses VIDEO Plus+ Program screen. ☞ pg. 12

0 Button accesses Program screens/displays to check the programme that you have programmed (next programme's information screen appears each time button is pressed). ☞ pg. 16

!

Rewind [REW] Button — same as button on recorder. ☞ pg. 8, 9

@ Record Button — same as button on recorder.

☞ pg. 10

# Stop Button — same as button on recorder.

☞ pg. 8

$ MENU Button accesses Menu screen. ☞ pg. 18

% %fi Button is used for selection in on-screen menus. ☞ pg. 18

TV PROG +/– selects the connected JVC TV's channel. ☞ "Operating JVC TVs" on page 47.

^ STANDBY/ON Button — same as button on recorder.

& AUDIO Button changes output sound mode.

☞ pg. 21

(TV Muting) Button mutes sound of connected JVC TV. ☞ "Operating JVC TVs" on page 47.

* Display (– –:– –) Button — same as button on recorder.

☞ pg. 11

( DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily serials. ☞ pg. 13, 15

) WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of weekly serials. ☞ pg. 13, 15 q AUX Button selects recorder's auxiliary input mode. ☞ pg. 24 w Button engages timer-standby mode.

☞ pg. 13, 15 e DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for timer recording. ☞ pg. 14 r TV PROG +/– Button — same as button on recorder. ☞ pg. 10 t 30 SEC Button initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. ☞ pg. 17 y Auto Tracking Button enables/disables auto tracking mode during playback ☞ pg. 20

SP/LP ( ) Button selects tape speed. ☞ pg. 10 u Play Button — same as button on recorder.

☞ pg. 8, 9 i Fast Forward Button — same as button on recorder. ☞ pg. 8, 9 o Pause Button — same as button on recorder.

☞ pg. 9 p OK Button enters selections made in on-screen

Q menus. ☞ pg. 18

@ #

Button initiates functions such as Index

Search ☞ pg. 17, variable-speed search, frame by frame playback. ☞ pg. 9

TV +/–Button controls volume of connected

JVC TV. ☞ "Operating JVC TVs" in the right column.

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How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See below.)

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●

Point the remote control toward the sensor window.

The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button: STANDBY/ON , TV/

VCR, TV PROG +/–, TV +/–, (TV Muting).

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NOTES:

When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.

Depending on the type of JVC TV, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.

If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power requirement

Power consumption

Power on

Power off

: AC 220 – 240 V

: 20 W

: 4.5 W

∼

, 50/60 Hz

Temperature

Operating

Storage

Operating position

: 5°C to 40°C

: –20°C to 60°C

: Horizontal only

Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 275 mm

Weight

Format

: 3.5 kg

: VHS PAL standard

Maximum recording time

(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video

(LP) cassette

: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and

CCIR monochrome signal,

625 lines/50 fields

: DA4 (Double Azimuth) helical Recording system

Signal-to-noise ratio scan system

: 45 dB

Horizontal resolution : 250 lines

Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)

Input/Output

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)

: 21-pin scart connectors

(IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1)

RCA connectors

(VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1,

AUDIO OUT x 1)

TUNER/TIMER

TV channel storage capacity

Tuning system

Channel coverage

HR-J665EK/

HR-J660EK

HR-J665ES

Aerial output

Memory backup time

: 99 positions

(+AUX position)

: Frequency synthesized tuner

: UHF channels 21 – 69

(470 – 862 MHz)

: VHF 44.5 – 143/143 – 470 MHz

UHF 470 – 862 MHz

: UHF channels 22 – 69

(Adjustable)

: Approx. 10 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories : RF cable,

Infrared remote control unit,

"AA" battery x 2

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.

E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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COPYRIGHT © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

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JVC HR-J665EK Quick Setup Guide

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

QUICK SET UP GUIDE 4

BASIC OPERATIONS 8

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 17

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 29

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 30

SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 41

SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover

SAFETY FIRST

Safety Precautions

Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe

Use Of Equipment

DO

DO

DO

DO

DON'T

DON'T

DON'T

DON'T

DON'T

DON'T

DON'T

DON'T

ABOVE ALL...

QUICK SET UP GUIDE

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder.

Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder.

CHECK THE CONTENTS

CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW

Video Cassette Recorder

RF Cable

"AA" Batteries (x 2)

Infrared Remote Control Unit

INSTALLATION

CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV

ATTENTION

QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.)

AUTO SET UP

ATTENTION

NOTES:

IMPORTANT

Playback

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOAD A CASSETTE

FIND PROGRAMME START

POINT

START PLAYBACK

STOP PLAYBACK

INFORMATION

Tape Position Indicator

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

SEARCH

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME

PLAYBACK

OR

Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION

PLAYBACK

OR

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

SEARCH

Recording

BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.)

LOAD A CASSETTE

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

SET TAPE SPEED

START RECORDING

PAUSE/RESUME

RECORDING