JVC HR-J785EK Speaker System User manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J785EK

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INSTRUCTIONS

PAL

LPT0545-001A

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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 pages 2–4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.

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It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.

In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the 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.

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.

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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.

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

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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

1. DO NOT place the recorder…

… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

… in direct sunlight.

… in a dusty environment.

… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

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

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

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

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

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

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

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.

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Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model.

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This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back

S-VHS recordings in the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.

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HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

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VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

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

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safety first

Some Do’s And Don’ts

On The Safe Use Of Equipment

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and 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!

Contents

Diagrams of Equipment ................................ 6

Equipment Key ............................................. 7

Welcome to JVC ............................................8

Three-Step Quick Start ............................... 10

Basic Features ............................................ 13

Advanced Features ..................................... 29

Subsidiary Information .............................. 57

List of Terms .............................................. 61

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Diagram Key

FRONT PANEL

1 STANDBY/ON o Button turns VCR on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on).

2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes.

3 24H EXPRESS c Button enables 24H Express Timer

Programming.

4 Advanced JOG Dial enables picture search, preset position selection or 24H Express

Timer Programming.

5 c Button engages timer standby mode.

6 SAT c Button enables/ disables the Auto Satellite

Programme Recording mode.

7 Display Panel provides clear view of various displays and indicators.

8 Infrared Beam Receiving

Window is where Remote

Control should be aimed when in use.

9 T Button starts regular recording (press once), Instant

Timer Recording (press twice); sets duration of ITR.

10 | Button stops tape temporarily during recording; stops tape temporarily during playback; plays back frame by frame with each additional press.

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Button stops tape; ejects tape during Stop mode.

12 .

Button plays back tape; cancels Pause, Still, Slow,

Search modes.

5 AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT

Connector enables AV connection to TV or second

VCR; input recordable when

L-1 selected.

6 AUDIO OUT (L/R)

Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder, TV or second VCR for dubbing.

7 RF. OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver.

REAR PANEL

1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to VCR.

2 SAT CONTROL Connector enables connection of the provided Satellite Controller for timer recording with a satellite receiver.

3 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial.

4 AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder; input recordable when L-2 selected.

VCR DISPLAY PANEL

1 c Indicator lights when the c button has been pressed to engage Timer mode.

2 Play Indicator lights up during playback; blinks during

Repeat Playback or when using Next Function Memory for playback.

3 Record Indicator lights up during recording; blinks during Instant Timer

Recording.

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

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

SAt).

Clock Display shows current time.

Preset Position* (or Mode) and Clock Display appear alternately when b is pressed.

* Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback.

5 REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer-recording and shows how many programmes have been timer-recorded.

6 Programme Start Time

Indicator shows the programme start time for 24H

Express Timer Programming.

VCR Indicator lights when the VCR is in the video mode.

At this point, the TV automatically enters AV mode.

7 Programme Stop Time

Indicator shows the programme stop time for 24H

Express Timer Programming.

SAT c Indicator lights up during Auto Satellite

Programme Recording standby mode; blinks when

Auto Satellite Programme

Recording is in progress.

REMOTE CONTROL

1 TV Button enables Remote

Control of your JVC TV.

2 TV/VCR Button switches connected TV’s mode between

TV and AV.

3 r Button

‘reviews’ timer-recorded programme.

4 Number Keys are used in preset position selection and the VIDEO Plus+ Timer

Programming.

5 PDC Button enables/ disables PDC recording.

* VPS (Video Programme

System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this VCR.

6 x Button cancels timerprogramme.

0000 Button resets counter on the on-screen display to ‘0:00:00’.

7 STOP +/– Button inputs programme Stop Time.

8 START +/– Button accesses Regular Program screen; inputs programme

Start Time.

9 PROG Button accesses

VIDEO Plus+ Program screen.

10 C Button accesses

Program screens/displays to check the programme that you have programmed (next programme’s information screen appears each time button is pressed).

11 < Button rewinds the tape; initiates high-speed reverse search.

12 T Button — same as button on VCR.

13 S Button stops tape.

14 m Button accesses

Menu screen.

15 AB Buttons are used for selection in on-screen menus.

TV PR +/– Buttons selects the connected JVC TV's channel.

16 STANDBY/ON o Button

— same as button on VCR.

17 AUDIO Button changes output sound mode.

(TV Muting) Button mutes sound of connected JVC

TV.

18 b (Display) Button switches display between clock time and Preset

Position* (or Mode).

* Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback.

19 DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily serials.

20 WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of weekly serials.

21 AUX Button selects VCR’s auxiliary input mode.

22 c Button engages timerstandby mode.

23 DATE +/– Button inputs date of programme for timer recording.

24 PR +/– Button selects a preset position.

25 Auto Tracking Button enables/disables auto tracking mode during playback.

/ Button selects tape speed.

26 3 Button initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

27 .

Button — same as button on VCR.

28 > Button fastforwards tape; initiates highspeed forward search.

29 | Button — same as button on VCR.

30 O Button enters selections made in on-screen menus.

31 D E Buttons initiate functions such as Index

Search, variable-speed search, frame by frame playback.

TV +/– Buttons control volume of connected JVC TV.

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welcome to jvc

Welcome to JVC

Thank you for choosing JVC.

We hope that you will get many hours of enjoyment from your new unit.

In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional performance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.

Getting Everything Ready

check the contents

Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface.

Check that you have the items shown below.

Please read the SAFETY

FIRST on pages 2–4 it tells you about some safety points

Refer to the diagrams on pages 6–7 when reading through these instructions

Refer to the List of

Terms on page 61 if you need an explanation for any terms in this manual

Video Cassette Recorder

SAT

Satellite Controller

VCR

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GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued) connect c ables

Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram ( below ), using the TV Ariel Cable , the RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable ( not provided ).

RF Cable

(provided)

TV Aerial

Cable

(not provided)

sc art and rf

SCART is a recommended option because its use improves the quality of the picture.

If connecting to a stereo

TV you will need a

SCART cable.

There are several types of SCART cables, fullywired and others.

If you use a SCART cable, you must also connect the RF cable.

Mains Power

Cord

Mains Outlet

21-pin SCART Cable

(not provided)

AV2

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IN/DECODER

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Back of VCR

You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next page.

You have two ways for initial setup of your new VCR depending upon the connection method and your TV.

If you have connected only the RF cable, perform Auto Setup (

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pg. 10).

If you have connected both the RF cable and the fullywired 21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV offers T-V Link, etc.*, perform Preset Download (

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pg. 11).

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK,

Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

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three-step quick start

Three-Step Quick Start

– Auto Setup and Preset Download

Auto Setup before you start

Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted

Load the batteries into the Remote Control

Refer to the Remote

Control diagram

on pages 6–7

Unless indicated otherwise, use the buttons on the Remote

Control

Check that the connection is completed

Turn on the TV

START AUTO SETUP

Press the o button. If ‘Auto’ appears on the display panel, press OK (or E ).

what will happen?

The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word ‘Auto’. Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control.

note

If you have connected both the RF cable and the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable, and if your TV offers T-V Link, etc., and the TV is turned on, the VCR automatically performs the Preset Download (

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pg. 11) even if you select ‘Auto’ for Auto Setup function.

VCR

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Auto Setup is running: don’t touch any buttons

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ assigned

Guide Program numbers and the video channel. This only happens the first time that the VCR is turned on.

rf and sc art connection

If you have chosen to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF

Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable ( not included ) and the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV manual), you will see the following information displayed on your TV screen:

[MENU]: EXIT

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SELECT THE VIDEO CHANNEL

When Auto Setup has finished, ‘SCAN COMPLETED’ appears on the TV screen.

You will see the following display panel on your VCR: rf c able only

If you have only used the RF

Cable to connect the VCR to the TV, you will see this display. The number is the channel on the TV that the Auto Setup has chosen to be the video channel.

VCR

SAT

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If you have chosen to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable ( not provided ), you need to press the PR button on

VCR

SAT

REVIEW the Remote Control until the figure reads ‘– –’. This is because you will use the

TV in AV mode to view video pictures and therefore do not need a dedicated video channel.

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FINISH AUTO SETUP

Press O and move on to Step 2 to check the results.

oops!

If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Auto

Setup , turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Auto Setup .

Preset Download before you start

Check that the VCR is turned off and no cassette is inserted

Load the batteries into the Remote Control

Refer to the Remote

Control diagram

on pages 6–7

Unless indicated otherwise, use the buttons on the Remote

Control

START PRESET DOWNLOAD

Press the o button. The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the word ‘Auto’.

Press the A and B buttons to select

‘CH – –’ and press OK (or E ).

VCR

SAT

REVIEW what will happen?

The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner channels by downloading from your TV, clock and the VIDEO

Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers.

During downloading, preset position on the display panel increases from “CH1”.

VCR

SAT

REVIEW

Preset Download is running: don’t touch any buttons rf and sc art connection

If the TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV manual), you will see the following information displayed on your TV screen:

T-V LINK

PLEASE WAIT

GUIDE PROG SET

PLEASE WAIT

Check that the connection is completed

Be sure to use the fullywired 21-pin SCART cable

[MENU]: EXIT [MENU]: EXIT

Your TV screen during Preset

Download

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When Preset Download has finished, ‘COM-

PLETED’ appears on the TV screen. Press o to turn off the VCR. Press and hold down S on the VCR until you will see the display on the right. Press PR Button on the Remote Control until the figure reads ‘– –’.

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FINISH PRESET DOWNLOAD

Press O and move on to Step 2 to check the results.

oops!

If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during P reset

Download , turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform P reset Download .

NOTES

• In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the VCR cannot setup either the clock or Guide Program numbers.

• On this VCR, the characters available for station names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –,

* , + and (space). The names of some downloaded stations may differ from those on your TV.

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three-step quick start

Check the Results

When Auto Setup or Preset Download finishes, you will see one of the three following examples on the VCR display panel:

The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully

Go straight to Step 3 (20:00 used as example only).

The Preset Positions have been set successfully but the Clock has not

Perform Clock Set on page 55.

Go to Step 3 .

Neither the Preset Positions or the Clock have been set successfully

Make sure the cables are connected properly to the VCR and turn the VCR off and then on again. Try Auto Set Up or Preset Download again.

TV

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Finish Off

Select the Video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the VCR’s memory by using the A and B buttons.

If station names (ID — 墌 pg. 53) have also been stored in the VCR’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds each time you select a different channel via the VCR.

The VCR is now set up.

You can now use it to play and record.

IMPORTANT

• re-running setup

Auto Setup or Preset Download may not behave as described if it has already been run on the VCR. This is because some of the information gathered on the first Auto Setup or Preset Download is retained in memory and that part of the process may be skipped by the VCR.

• bad reception

In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and Guide Program Numbers may not be set properly. If this happens, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the VCR will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (

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pg. 21, VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming ).

• duplic ate stations

You may be able to receive the same station from two different transmitters in which case Auto Setup will detect and store both. It is normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the other; to delete those stations which have a poor picture

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Delete A Channel on page 51.

• manual station setting

If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 51 – 52 to input station names (

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Set Stations ). You can also change station preset positions (

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Change Station Preset Position ).

• rf connections

In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the VCR’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. (

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pg. 48, Video Channel Set )

IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC

CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000

Basic

Features

Playback..................................................... 14

Playback Features ...................................... 16

Recording ................................................... 18

VIDEO Plus+ ® Timer Programming ............ 21

Express Timer Programming ...................... 24

24H Express Timer Programming ............... 26

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Playback

Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme.

Load a Video Cassette before you start

Turn the TV on

Tune the TV to your

Video Channel or to its

AV mode

Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is facing away from the VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below; don’t use too much force. If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the cassette, the power will come on automatically.

The counter on the TV screen will reset to read

‘ 0:00:00 ’. If the record safety tab on the video cassette has been removed, playback begins automatically.

ntsc tapes

If an NTSC tape is played, ‘NTSC a PAL’ appears on screen for about 5 seconds

Play

Some TVs will shrink the picture and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

This is not a malfunction but you may lose some on-screen information

If the cassette that you inserted does not start playing automatically, press the .

button on the VCR or the Remote Control. ‘bESt’ appears blinking in the display panel during automatic tracking (

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pg. 31).

Stop & Eject

The picture may roll up or down. Correct this by adjusting the vertical hold on the TV set

The counter and tape remaining times will be incorrect stop

Press the

§

button on the VCR or the S button on the Remote

Control once to stop playback.

eject

Press the

§

button on the VCR a second time to eject the cassette from the VCR. The cassette will take about 6 seconds to appear once the

§ button has been pressed.

The picture will be distorted during search, still or frame-by-frame playback

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Rewind and Fast Forward

rewind

Press the < button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial to the left.

fa st forward

Press the > button on the Remote Control or turn the

JOG Dial to the right.

SQPB

This VCR is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI P AYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format and the SP mode, with regular VHS resolution.

NOTES:

• SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

• S-VHS recording is not possible with this VCR.

• When you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format and the SP mode, noise may appear in the still, slow motion, or frame-by-frame playback mode.

• Depending on the tape, noise may appear during normal playback.

Video Heads Cleaning

Use a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TC -2U — in the following cases:

• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

• ‘USE C EANING CASSETTE’ appears on the screen (only with ‘O.S.D.’ set to

‘ON’ ( 墌 pg. 44)).

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Playback Features

Advanced JOG Dial

The JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has various functions, such as picture search ( 墌 this page and pg. 17), selecting preset position

( 墌 pg. 18), 24H Express Timer Programming ( 墌 pg. 26), etc.

Pause During Playback

There are two ways to view a still picture during playback: method one

Push the center part of the JOG Dial .

method two

Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Control.

• If the paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the PR button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady.

• Press .

to resume playback.

Single Frame Movement

You can move backward or forward from the still picture in one of three ways: method one

Turn the JOG Dial right for forward or left for back.

method two

Press the | button on the Remote Control. Each time the | button is pressed, the frame will move forward one frame.

method three

Press D or E on the Remote Control. Each time one of these buttons is pressed, the frame will advance or move back one frame.

• Press .

to resume playback.

TV PR +

V

–

TV PR –

TV basic features 17

18 basic features

Recording

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

Choose a Programme before you start

Turn the TV on

Tune the TV to your

Video Channel or to its

AV mode

Choose a blank cassette which has the record safety tab still in place

There are two ways to select a preset position of the VCR.

method one

Press PR +/– or the number keys on the Remote Control to select the channel that you wish to record.

method two

Push the center part of the JOG Dial so that the preset position appears on the TV screen. While the display is shown, turn the JOG Dial to the right or left.

Set the Tape Speed

Record

Safety Tab

Press / and check the on-screen display until the required tape speed is shown. You can choose between ong Play ( P) or Short Play (SP). The picture quality on P recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings, but the tape will last longer.

Load the cassette into the VCR (see page 14)

1 PROG ?

30 SEC

Start Recording

MENU

ENTER/ENTR

3

OK

EE

TV PR +

There are two ways to start recording: method one

Press and hold T and then press .

on the Remote Control.

method two

Press T on the VCR.

TV


1

4

VPS/PDC

7

0000

2 3

2

5 6

DAILY/QTDN.

8

WEEKLY/HEBDO

9

4 AUX

0

1

START

DEBUT

STOP

FIN

DATE PR

PROG

EXPRESS

?

30 SEC

MEN

U

ENTER/ENTR

3 OK

EE

TV PR +

V

–

TV PR –

TV

Pause and Resume During Recording

On either the VCR or the Remote Control, press | to temporarily stop recording and press .

to resume. You cannot change the preset position on the VCR while it is recording but you can while it is paused ( see Choose a Programme at the top of this page ).

TE PR

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20 basic features

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired.

Instant Timer Recording

This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute increments.

start recording

Press T on the VCR once. If left in this state, the VCR will keep recording until the tape runs out.

engage instant timer recording

Press T again and the display panel will show a flashing Record indicator ( U ) and ‘0:30’. This means that the VCR will record for 30 minutes on the programme already selected and then stop automatically.

increa se time

Each time T is pressed, the time limit is increased by 30 minutes to a maximum of 6 hours.

This function only works with the T button on the VCR, not the Remote

Control.


VIDEO Plus + ®

Timer Programming

before you start

Make sure that the

VCR’s clock is set correctly

Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place

The VIDEO Plus+ system uses the code numbers – called PlusCodes – printed after each programme in your TV listings guide. These are a kind of shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR to record the correct programme, channel and time.

Get to the VIDEO Plus + Screen

Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode

Press p . You will see the following TV screen information.

PLUSCODE NO.

[0–9] a VIDEO PLUS+

[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

[PROG] : EXIT

1 PROG

7

0000

TV

TV/VCR AUDIO

– –:– –

1

4

VPS/PDC

7

0000

2 3

5 6

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

8 9

AUX

0

2

4

1

START

DEBUT

STOP

FIN

DATE

PROG

EXPRESS

?

PR

30 SEC

MEN

U

ENTER/ENTR

3 OK

EE

TV PR +

V

–

TV PR –

TV

Enter the PlusCode Number

PLUSCODE NO.

5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4

[0–9] a k

[ x ]: DELETE

[PROG]: EXIT

Press the number keys on the Remote Control to enter the PlusCode of the programme you wish to record. If you make a mistake, press x to delete the incorrect number and then enter the correct one.

error s

If the PlusCode you entered is invalid,

ERROR appears on the TV screen.

22 basic features

1 PROG

4

VPS/PDC

7

0000

TV/VCR AU

2

O – –:– –

3

5 6

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

8 9

AUX

0

4

2

ENTER/ENTR

3

OK

EE

PR +

EXPRESS

?

30 SE

TV


1

4

VPS/PDC

7

0000

2 3

2

5

AUX

0

6

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

8 9

4

1

START

DEBUT

STOP

FIN

DATE

PROG

EXPRESS

?

PR

30 SEC

MEN

U

3

OK

EE

TV PR +

V

–

TV PR –

TV

RT

UT

STOP

FIN

D

EXPRESS

Check the Results

PLUSCODE NO.

START

21:00

SP

DATE

25.12

-P1-

56781234

STOP

22:00

VPS/PDC OFF

TV PROG

1

BBC1 k : OK

Press O . The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.

Make sure that the preset number displayed is the one that you want. If it is incorrect, the wrong programme will be recorded. If it is incorrect see the section titled Guide Program Numbers .

(

墌

pg. 56) set tape speed

You can change the tape speed between short play (SP) and long play (LP) by pressing / .

set pdc mode

Press PDC to change between ON and OFF . Programme Delivery

Control ( PDC ) is a service designed to ensure that timer recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast. If you set PDC to ON , your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal transmitted by the broadcaster.

This means that if an advertised programme is delayed, your VCR will still record it properly.

change stop time

Press STOP +/– . You can compensate for anticipated changes in schedule using this method.

serial recording

To set the VCR to record the same programme on a daily or weekly basis, press WEEKLY (number key 9 ) or DAILY (number key 8 ) to turn the function on. Pressing the same key again turns the function off. You will see your selection appear on the TV screen.

c apacit y

You can set this VCR to timer record up to eight programmes. If you try enter a ninth, PROGRAM FULL appears on the screen.

satellite receiver users

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the

VIDEO Plus+ system:

• Perform ‘Satellite Receiver Control Setting’ (

墌

pg. 36).

• You cannot set PDC to ON .

• You cannot timer-record the satellite broadcast received on the channel position ‘0’ by the satellite receiver.

• Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.

Return to Normal Screen

Press p or O . PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal TV screen appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set, PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears on the TV screen. (

墌

pg. 28)


24 basic features

Express Timer

Programming


If you do not know the PlusCode for the programme that you wish to record, follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record.

Make sure that the



Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode

Get to the Programme Screen

START

- -:- -

SP

DATE

- -.- -

[+/–] a k

[PROG]: EXIT

– P1 – a

STOP

- -:- -

VPS/PDC OFF

TV PROG

- -

[0]: SAT

Press p then press START +/– .

START

DEBUT

ST

F

Enter Programme Details

RT

UT

STOP

FIN

D

EXPRESS

1 PROG

OP

N

DATE

EXPRESS

P

4

VPS/PDC

7

0000

TE PR

TV

TV/VCR AUDIO

– –:– –

1

4

VPS/PDC

7

0000

2 3

2

5 6

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

8 9

4 AUX

0

START

DEBUT

STOP

FIN

DATE PR

1

PROG

EXPRESS

?

30 SEC

ENTER/ENTR

3 OK

EE

MENU

TV PR +

V

–

TV PR –

TV

EXPRESS

?

30 SE

START

21:00

SP

DATE

- -.- -

[+/–] a k

[PROG]: EXIT

– P1 –

STOP

- -:- -

VPS/PDC OFF

TV PROG

- -

[0]: SAT

START

DEBUT set start time

Use the START +/– button to enter the start time.

STOP

FIN set stop time

Use the STOP +/– button to enter the stop time.

DATE set date

Use the DATE +/– button to adjust the date (current date will automatically appear).

PR set programme

Use the PR +/– button to enter the programme required.

set tape speed

You can change the tape speed between short play (SP) and long play (LP) by pressing / .

set pdc mode

Press PDC to change between ON and OFF . Programme Delivery

Control ( PDC ) is a service designed to ensure that timer recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast. If you set PDC to ON , your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal transmitted by the broadcaster.

This means that if an advertised programme is delayed, your VCR will still record it properly.

TV


1

4

VPS/PDC

7

0000

2 3

2

5 6

DAILY/QTDN.

WEEKLY/HEBDO

8

AUX

9

4

0

START

DEBUT

STOP

FIN

DATE PR

1 PROG

?

30 SEC

MEN

U

TV PR +

3

OK

V

–

TV PR –

TV basic features 25

26 basic features

24H Express Timer

Programming

You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the 24H

EXPRESS c button and the Advanced JOG Dial on the VCR.


Set the tape speed

Make sure that the



Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode enter progr am mode

Press the 24H

EXPRESS c button on the VCR. The

Programme Start Time indicator starts blinking on the display panel.

set start time

Turn the JOG Dial to the right or left. One click stop of the JOG Dial changes the time in 5-minute intervals.

VCR

SAT

REVIEW

VCR

SAT

REVIEW set stop time

Push the center part of the JOG

Dial . The Programme Stop Time indicator starts blinking on the display panel. Turn the JOG Dial to the right or left.

VCR

SAT

REVIEW set preset position

Push the center part of the JOG Dial . Turn the JOG Dial to the right or left.

VCR

SAT

REVIEW engage timer mode

Press the 24H EXPRESS c button on the VCR. The VCR turns off automatically and c is displayed on the display panel.

• Before pressing the 24H EXPRESS c button to engage the timer mode, you can cancel the setting at anytime by pressing the center part of the JOG Dial for more than 3 seconds. Repeat the above steps from setting the start time.

Notes

• You can set this VCR to timer record up to eight programmes. If you try enter a ninth, FULL appears on the display panel.

• If Err appears on the display panel, repeat the above steps again.

• When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use the 24H Express Timer

Programming function. Press MENU to return to normal screen, and try again.

• You can use the 24H Express Timer Programming function also when the

VCR is turned off.

• For the 24H Express Timer Programming function, the program overlap warning display does not appear even if some programmes overlap each other.


Check, Cancel & Change Programmes

Press c , then press o to disengage the timer mode.

review the progr ammes

Press C . The TV screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording (screen A).

Pressing C again will cycle through each of the entries in the VCR’s memory (screen B).

c ancel a progr amme

Press x to cancel a programme.

change a progr amme

Use the START +/– ,

STOP +/– , DATE +/– , PR +/– , / and PDC buttons as necessary.

return to normal screen

Press C as many times as necessary.

return to timer mode

If there are still programmes to be recorded, press c .

[

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

START

8:00

10:00

11:30

]: NEXT

STOP

10:00

10:45

13:00

CH

3

2

1

DATE

24.12

25.12

25.12

Screen A

START

8:00

SP

DATE

24.12

– P1 –

STOP

10:00

VPS/PDC OFF

TV PROG

3

ITV

[ ]: NEXT

Screen B

28 basic features

When Programmes Overlap Each Other

If PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made.

confirm overlapping programmes

The

Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking.

Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and

Programme 4 overlap each other.

4

5

6

7

8

1

2

3

START

8:00

10:00

11:30

9:00

[ 1 ] a k

[PROG]: EXIT

STOP

10:00

10:45

13:00

10:00

CH

3

2

1

92

DATE

24.12

25.12

25.12

DAILY select programme to modify

Press the A and B buttons, then press OK (or E ). You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.

note

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer programme setting. The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. Without doing anything for about 1 minutes, the VCR will finish the timer programming.

c ancel a progr amme

Press x to cancel a programme when the Program screen you do not want is shown.

START

8:00

SP

DATE

24.12

[ x ]: DELETE

[PROG]: EXIT

– P1 –

STOP

10:00

VPS/PDC OFF

TV PROG

3

ITV

[+/–] a k change a progr amme

Use the START +/– ,

STOP +/– , DATE +/– , PR +/– , / and PDC buttons as necessary, then press OK .

PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

note

If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer programme setting made last after making correction on a programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the Program Check screen again.

Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved.

Advanced

Features

Picture Quality ........................................... 30

The B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................... 31

Sound Modes ............................................ 32

Finding Specific Scenes ............................ 33

T-V Link Functions..................................... 34

Satellite Receiver Control Settings ........... 36

Auto Satellite Programme Recording ........ 39

Editing ....................................................... 41

Other Functions ......................................... 44

Connection to a Stereo System .................. 47

Video Channel Set ..................................... 48

Tuner Set ................................................... 49

Clock Set ................................................... 55

Guide Program Numbers ........................... 56

30 advanced features

Picture Quality

Manual Tracking

Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This will be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old or worn tape, it may be necessary to manually adjust the tracking in order to get the best picture. If automatic tracking fails, you will notice noise bars appearing across the picture; you can correct this by manually overriding the tracking using the following steps.

override automatic tr acking

Press / on the Remote Control to engage manual tracking.

adjust tr acking manually

Use the PR + or – buttons to adjust the tracking manually.

NOTES:

• Press / again to re-engage automatic tracking.

• When a new tape is inserted, the VCR returns to automatic tracking.

Picture Control

This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of tape or use of this VCR. The default setting is AUTO .

get to the mode set screen

Press m . Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the

A and B buttons and press O (or E ).

select picture control mode

Move the highlight bar to PICTURE CONTROL using the A and B buttons. Press O (or E ) to select the desired mode:

• AUTO (NORM) Provides optimised picture benefits of

B.E.S.T. Picture System. When B.E.S.T.

is OFF , PICTURE

CONTROL switches automatically from AUTO to NORM .

• EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording or playback).

• SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing lots of noise.

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


Press m .

F

MODE SET

B.E.S.T.

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

O.S.D.

DIRECT REC

AUTO SP a LP TIMER

POWER SAVE

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[MENU]: EXIT

ON

AUTO

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

about b.e.s.t.

Works in SP and LP modes

Does not work with

Auto Satellite Prog

Recording

Works before Timer

Recording

B.E.S.T. data is lost when tape is ejected

Pressing the T button on

VCR does not start Instant

Timer Recording while

B.E.S.T. is turned ON

During B.E.S.T.

a pause of 7 seconds a

B.E.S.T. complete advanced features 31


Sound Modes

NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts before you start

Set On Screen Display

(O.S.D.) to ON

This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder ( NICAM ) which makes the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the VCR is tuned to a different preset, the type of broadcast will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

select stereo

Press AUDIO until HIFI L l L R appears on the TV screen.

select bilingual

Press AUDIO until HIFI L l or HIFI L R appears on the TV screen (as required).

select standard

To listen to standard monaural audio during a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until NORM appears on the TV screen.

Soundtrack Selection

This VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks and will play back the one that you select with the AUDIO button.

tr ack use

HI FI

L l L

R

Hi-Fi stereo pre-recorded tapes

L

HI FI l

Main audio of bilingual tapes

HI FI

L

R

Sub-audio of bilingual tapes

NORM Audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI

NORM

Audio-dubbed tapes

Notes

normal selection hi fi l l 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 which only have normal audio.

recording

If the quality of reception is poor, the VCR will automatically record only the normal audio track which will give better quality sound under the circumstances.

advanced features 33

Finding Specific Scenes

Skip Search

Press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. Normal playback resumes automatically.

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

.

Index Search

Each time you record a programme, this VCR puts an index marker at the point that you started recording. The VCR can fast wind to any one of nine index markers in either direction from the point that you stop the tape.

finding first index marker

Press D or E once. The TV screen will display [ 1 or ] 1 and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the first index marker from its current position.

finding subsequent index markers

Press D or E the required number of times (e.g.

five). The TV screen will display [ 5 or ] 5 and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the fifth index marker from its current position.

Instant ReView

Pressing the r button causes the VCR to turn on, rewind to the beginning of the last timer-recorded programme and begin playback. The display panel tells you how many timerrecorded programmes are on the tape. If you have three, the

REVIEW indicator and ‘ 3 ’ blink on the display panel. To watch the first of these three programmes, press r three times . You can move back up to nine programmes from your current position.

VCR

SAT

REVIEW timer mode

Instant ReView will not work while the VCR is in Timer mode.

auto satellite progr amme recording

If Auto Satellite Programme Recording has been used to record the programmes, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the display panel.


T-V Link Functions

When you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fullywired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 9), the following functions are available.

You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*

For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK,

Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

NexTView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the VCR.


TV Auto Power On

You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically whenever you play a tape.


VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s Remote Control to turn off the VCR.



Direct Rec

You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold T and press .

on the Remote Control, or press

T on the VCR. Follow the procedure below to use this function.


Press m . Move the highlight bar to MODE

SET using the A and B buttons and press O (or E ).

select direct rec mode

Move the highlight bar to DIRECT REC buttons. Press

using the

O (or E

A return to normal screen

and

) to select

Press

B

ON or m .

OFF .

F

MODE SET

B.E.S.T.

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

O.S.D.

DIRECT REC


POWER SAVE

NEXT PAGE

ON

AUTO

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON

NOTES [ 1 ] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

• If DIRECT REC is set to OFF , the T button functions as described in Recording ( pg. 18).

• During the Direct Rec, ‘– –’ appears on the display panel.

• Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadcast. To record a scrambled broadcast, set DIRECT REC to OFF and follow the procedure described in Recording on page 18.


Satellite Receiver

Control Settings

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer recording or Manual timer recording starts, the VCR sets its input mode to L-2 and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided

Satellite Controller.

Installing Satellite Controller

situate satellite controller

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is unobstructed.

attach satellite controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite

Controller.

Your VCR connect up

Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s 21pin SCART connector.

Transmitter


Satellite Controller

(suggested locations)

Satellite Controller note

When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction manual.


DECODER VCR connect satellite controller to vcr

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector on the rear panel.

TV

Your VCR


Setting satellite receiver’s brand

After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand correctly and perform test; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly.

turn on satellite receiver

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.


Press m . Move the highlight bar to INITIAL


get to the sat control set screen

Move the highlight bar to SAT CONTROL

SET using the A and B buttons. Press O (or E ).

enter satellite receiver’s brand

Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the list below, then press O .

• If the brand code you entered is invalid, the code field is reset. Enter the correct brand code again.

• If the VCR is in playback or recording mode, you cannot set the brand code.

F

[0–9] a k

[MENU]: EXIT

SAT CONTROL SET

BRAND :

– –

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE

JVC 73

AMSTRAD

CANAL SATELLITE

60, 61, 62, 63, 92

81

CANAL +

D-BOX

ECHOSTAR

ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)

81

85

78, 79, 80

82

FINLUX

FORCE

GALAXIS

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

ITT NOKIA

JERROLD

KATHREIN

LUXOR

68

89

88

64, 65

64, 78, 99

68

75

70, 71, 96

68

SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE

MASCOM 93

MASPRO

NOKIA

70

87, 94

PACE

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

RFT

65, 67, 74, 86, 92

74

66, 84

69

SABA

SAGEM

SALORA

SIEMENS

SKYMASTER

THOMSON

TPS

TRIAX

WISI

97

83, 90

68

64

69, 98

97

83

91

64 select satellite receiver’s preset position for testing Press the appropriate number keys to enter one of the channel positions on the satellite receiver, then press

O .

• You can select the channel position between

1 to 999.

• After pressing O , the VCR enters the Test mode.

SAT CONTROL SET

SAT PROG : – – –

F

[ 1 ] a k


Check Result of Test

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same channel as you set ...

Press the A and B buttons to move the highlight bar to CHANGED TO ...

, then press O

(or E ) to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly ...

Press the A and B buttons to move the highlight bar to NOT CHANGED , then press O

(or E ). Then perform the procedure again from entering the satellite receiver’s brand code.

SAT CONTROL SET

SAT PROG : 111

CHANGED TO 111

F

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Notes

• The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite receiver.

• For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input mode to 2-digit.

• If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes, be sure to set to

All Channel Mode . For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

• When selecting the satellite receiver’s preset position for testing, signals from the Remote Control may interfere with signals transmitted from the Satellite

Controller. In this case, move the Remote Control as close to the recorder’s infrared beam receiving window as possible.


Auto Satellite

Programme Recording

Auto Record from Satellite Receiver

This facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satellite receiver to be recorded on the VCR.

connect up

Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR ( see diagram below ).

Outdoor Unit

Satellite Cable

TV Aerial

TV Aerial Cable

21-pin AV Input

Connectors

(SCART)

Back of TV

Aerial

Connector


DECODER VCR TV

ANT. IN

RF OUT

EXT.2

EXT.1

Mains Outlet

Back of VCR

( L-2 )

AV2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

( L-1 )

AV1

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

CONTROLEUR SAT

ENTREE

ANT. IN

SAT CONTROL

SORTIE

OUT

AUDIO

R

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L

40 advanced features progr amme satellite receiver

Enter the details of the programme into your satellite receiver ( see receiver manual ) and put a tape in the VCR.


Press m . Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the


select l-2 select mode

Move the highlight bar to L-2 SELECT using the A and B buttons. Press O (or E ) to select L-2 or SAT . Then press m .

set tape speed

Press / on the Remote Control to set the tape speed to either SP or LP .

engage vcr in auto mode

Press and hold SAT c on the VCR for about 2 seconds. The SAT c indicator on the VCR display panel lights up and the VCR turns off automatically. Any signal detected at the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connecter will automatically start the VCR recording; when the signal stops, so will the VCR.

Notes

connectors

Auto Satellite Prog Recording is only possible using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

timer mode

You cannot put the VCR into TIMER MODE when using Auto Satellite Prog

Recording Mode.

r The number of programmes recorded will not be displayed on the VCR display panel when the r button is pressed.

timer recording

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

indic ator

The SAT c indicator light flashes when Auto Satellite Prog Recording is in progress.

disengage

To disengage the VCR during Auto Satellite Prog Recording, press the o button.

The VCR will stop recording and turns off.

tape speed

When recording two or more programmes consecutively, you cannot set a different tape speed for each programme. The first speed selected will apply to all programmes in that recording session.

b.e.s.t.

The B.E.S.T.

system will not work during Auto Satellite Prog Recording.

just clock Just Clock does not work when in Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode.

incoming signal

The VCR will only react to the start of an incoming signal at the AV2 (L-2)

IN/DECODER connecter. If you try to engage Auto Satellite Prog Recording Mode whilst the satellite receiver is powered on, the SAT c indicator light will flash but the VCR will not record.

You must power the satellite receiver off then on again to begin recording in these circumstances.

c able input

You can record in the same way from a cable system as long as you connect the cable system has a timer on/off function and is connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER .

incompatibilities

Some satellite receivers output signals even when turned off. These receivers cannot be used with this VCR in this way.


Editing

L-2 SELECT Setting

Set L-2 SELECT to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector of this VCR.


Press m . Move the highlight bar to MODE


select l-2 select mode

Move the highlight bar to L-2 SELECT using the A and B buttons. Press O (or E ) to select the desired mode:

• a/v

To use this VCR as the recording deck with the player connected to the

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, or to use the satellite receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

• decoder

To use a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.

• sat

To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the VCR is turned off.


Press m .

Notes

• When L-2 SELECT is set to SAT , it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the VCR is turned off. When the VCR is in the stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the Remote Control to turn off the VCR indicator on the display panel.

If you turn on the VCR when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn of the satellite receiver, or set the

TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the Remote Control to set the VCR to the video mode.

• When L-2 SELECT is set to SAT , SAT appears on the TV screen or SAt on the display panel instead of L-2 .

• If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector, be sure to set L-2 SELECT back to appropriate mode after editing.

• If you’re not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the AV2 (L-2) IN/

DECODER connector, leave L-2 SELECT set to A/V .

• The default setting is A/V ; if the VCR’s memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed from the VCR, A/V will be automatically selected when the power is restored to the VCR. If you are using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set L-2 SELECT back to appropriate mode.



Editing from a Camcorder

connect up

Connect the Camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connecter to the

VCR’s rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or the A V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connecter, via an optional cable adapter.

set input mode

Press AUX or PR so that L-1 (for AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connecter) or

L-2 (for A V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connecter) appears in the place of a preset position number.

set edit mode

See Picture Control on page 30 .

start c amcorder

Engage the camcorder’s PLAY mode.

start recorder

Press T .

Your VCR

Cable adapter

(not provided)

Camcorder

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Audio/Video Cable

(not provided)


Other Functions

On-Screen Display (O.S.D.)

This function allows you to turn the on-screen information ON or OFF .


Press m , move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press

O (or E ).

enable/disable osd the highlight bar to press O (or E

OSD

The default setting for

using the A

) to toggle between ON

and

and

OSD

B

OFF .

is ON . Move

buttons and

F

MODE SET

B.E.S.T.

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

O.S.D.

DIRECT REC


POWER SAVE

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ON

AUTO

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

ON return to normal screen

Press m .

GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAY INFORMATION

$ % 1

#

@

!

0

9

8

7

PR.1 BBC1

21:00

24.12.01 – WARNING –

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

T | t SP

NTSC a PAL

VPS/PDC

ST NICAM f

1

[ x ]

¡

HIFI

NORM

–1:23:45

REMAIN 10:00

2

3

4

5

6

1

Operation mode indicators

2

Tape speed SP/LP/EP

(EP is for NTSC only)

3

NTSC playback display

4

Tape direction

5

Counter display

6

Tape remaining time

7

Audio mode

8

Tape position indicator

9

NICAM display

0

VPS/PDC indicator

!

Day/month/year

@

Current time

#

Preset position number and station name/

Auxiliary input mode indicator (L-1, L-2 or SAT)

$

Timer warning

%

‘Cassette Loaded’ indicator

Power Save Mode

You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off.


Press m . Move the highlight bar to MODE SET using the A and B buttons and press

O (or E ).

select power save mode

Move the highlight bar to POWER

SAVE using the A and B buttons. Press O (or E ) to select ON or OFF .


Press m .


Auto SP

a

LP Timer

When timer recording in SP mode, if the VCR calculates that there isn’t enough tape to record the complete programme, it will automatically switch from SP to LP mode.



O (or E ).

enable/disable auto sp a lp timer

Select AUTO SP a LP

TIMER using the A and B buttons and press O (or

E ) to toggle between ON and OFF .


Press m .

Auto Timer

When the AUTO TIMER is set to ON , the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.



O (or E ).

enable/disable auto timer

Select AUTO TIMER using the

A and B buttons and press O (or E ) to toggle between ON and OFF .


Press m .


Repeat Playback

start repeat pl ayback

Press .

, then press and hold .

again for over 5 seconds, then release.

The Play indicator (

#

) will flash on the display panel and the VCR will automatically playback and rewind the tape 100 times and then stop.

stop pl ayback

Pressing S , .

, < or > stops repeat playback.

Next Function Memory

pl ay

To playback immediately after rewinding, press < and then .

within 2 seconds.

power off

To power off the VCR immediately after rewinding, press < and then o within 2 seconds.

timer standby

To put the VCR in timer standby mode immediately after rewinding, press

< and then c within 2 seconds.


Connection to a Stereo

System

It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system.

connect up

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connecters on the VCR to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connecters on your stereo. See diagram below .

FM Tuner

CD Player

I I

I I I I I I I

I I

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable

( not provided )

Speaker Television Speaker

( L-2 )

AV2

ENTREE/DECODEUR

IN/DECODER

( L-1 )

AV1

ENTREE/SORTIE

IN/OUT

CONTROLEUR SAT

ENTREE

ANT. IN

SAT CONTROL

SORTIE

OUT

AUDIO

R

ANTENNE

SORTIE

RF OUT

L

Back of VCR

AUDIO OUT

Mains Outlet

NOTES ON STEREO CONNECTIONS speaker connections

Make sure that you connect the L and R speakers in the right order.

nic am t v

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

volume

When listening to sound through the connected stereo, turn the TV’s volume down to zero.

dynamic r ange

This VCR has a Hi-Fi audio dynamic range of 80dB. Check that your stereo is capable of handling this level of input. If it cannot, you risk speaker damage.


Video Channel Set


The power cord must be plugged in and connected to the VCR

The VCR can send picture signals to the TV set in one of two ways; RF

(ordinary cable included with this VCR) and AV (via a 21-pin SCART cable available from TV and Hi-Fi dealers). Depending upon which method you use, the VCR must have the correct method set up in order to work. The Auto

Setup procedure normally takes care of this but if for any reason this fails to happen, the instructions below describe how to set the Video Channel manually.

The VCR must be turned off and no cassette inserted

The Remote Control must have batteries inserted

Access Video Channel Mode

The TV set must be turned on

Press and hold the S button on the VCR until the display panel shows the following information:

VCR

SAT

REVIEW

Set Video Channel

for av connection

Press B until the display panel shows:

The Video Channel is now set to OFF .

Go to Step 3 .

VCR

SAT

REVIEW for rf connection

Press A or B to set the VCR to a vacant channel number between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any station in your area ( refer to station list on

VCR

SAT

REVIEW page 53 ). In the example, we have presumed that channel 36 is vacant and have set the VCR to 36:

Now tune the TV set to channel 36 ( refer to TV manual if necessary ); you should see two vertical white bars appear on the TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not clear, choose another vacant channel and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer.

Exit Video Channel Set Mode

Press O .

To view pictures from your VCR you must now set your TV to either the Video

Channel or to AV mode, depending upon your choice above.


Tuner Set

The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the A or B buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be done either automatically or manually. You should only need to perform either of the following procedures if Auto Setup or Preset Download has failed to identify and record available channels or you have moved to a new area.

Auto Channel Setup

get to the main menu

Press m .

perform auto channel set

SET

Move the highlight bar to AUTO CH

using the A and B buttons and press O (or E ) twice .

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

MANUAL CH SET

INITIAL SET

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The AUTO SET screen will appear on the TV and remains there for about 4–12 minutes while the VCR searches for receivable stations.

During Auto Channel Set the S mark on the screen moves from left to right.

The caption SCAN COMPLETED appears at the end of the process for about 5 seconds.

AUTO SET

PLEASE WAIT

[MENU]:EXIT confirmation screen

Once

Auto Channel Set has completed its search, the confirmation screen will appear showing the details

( PR = Preset Number , CH =

Channel Number and ID = Station

Name ) of the TV stations that the process has found. The first station will have a highlight bar over it and will be blinking. This screen and the programme currently being broadcast on the selected station will alternate at 8 second intervals. To view the next channel, press the A and B buttons to move the highlight bar to the required channel.

PR

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

CH

26

33

23

30

37

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ID

BBC 1

BBC2

ITV

CH4

CH5

- - - -

- - - -

PR

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

CH ID

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - return to normal screen

Press m .

NOTES ON CHANNEL RECEPTION incorrect station id

In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly by the VCR and Auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide

Program Numbers are not set, entering a PlusCode, may result in an incorrect channel being recorded.

poor reception

The VCR memorises all stations found regardless of their quality. If a station’s quality is poor, you can delete that station from the memory ( see page 51 ).


Manual Channel Setup

get to the confirmation screen

Press m . Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET using the A and B buttons and press O (or E ).

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

INITIAL SET

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Use the

M

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar

PR

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

CH

26

33

23

30

37

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[MENU]: EXIT

ID

BBC1

BBC2

ITV

CH4

CH5

- - - -

- - - -

PR

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

CH ID

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - to a vacant position then press O .

In this example, we have chosen position 6.

select band

CH SET

When the MANUAL

screen appears, press the

A and B buttons to change the band between CH

(regular) and CC (cable).

PR

06

CH

CH21

[0–9]: SELECT

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[MENU]: EXIT input channel number

Press the E button and you will see the channel number space flashing. Use the number keys to enter the Channel Number that you want to store.

ID

- - - -

FINE

+/–

DECODER

OFF input channel id

Press the E button to move to the Channel ID space and use the A and B buttons to select the required ID from the stored list.

fine tuning

Press the E button to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the A and

B buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this process.

select decoder setting

When receiving a scrambled broadcast with a decoder connected to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set L-2 SELECT to DECODER ( 墌 pg. 41) and set DECODER setting to ON . When L-2 SELECT is set to A/V or SAT , the DECODER setting cannot be changed.

save new channel details

Press O to save the details you have just entered. The Confirmation Screen will appear again. Repeat the above procedure from Select Position onwards as many times as required.

close confirmation screen

Press m .


Change Station Name



select position

Use the

M

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the preset position you want then press O twice .

select character

Press E until the first letter of the station name begins blinking.

enter new character

Press the A and B buttons to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, * , +, (space)) and stop when the desired character is indicated, then press E to enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering all characters, press O .

• The Confirmation screen appears.

• If you make a mistake, press D until the incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing the

A and B buttons.


Press m .

PR

06

CH

CH45

ID

BBC1

FINE

+/–

DECODER

OFF

[0–9]: A–Z, 0–9

[ 0 ]: CURSOR g k : OK

[MENU]: EXIT

Delete a Channel



select channel

Use the

M

button on the Remote

Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to delete.

delete channel

Press x .

PR

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

CH

26

33

23

30

37

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[MENU]: EXIT

ID

BBC1

BBC2

ITV

CH4

CH5

- - - -

- - - -

PR

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

CH ID

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - -

- - - return to normal screen

Press m .


Change Station Preset Position



select item

Use the

M

button on the Remote Control until the item you want to move begins blinking then press O . The station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.

select new position

Use the

M

button to move the station to the new preset position, then press O .

PR

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

CH

26

23

30

33

37

ID

BBC1

ITV

CH4

BBC2

CH5

– – – –

– – – –

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[MENU]: EXIT

PR

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

CH ID

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

PR

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

CH

26

33

23

30

37

ID

BBC1

BBC2

ITV

CH4

CH5

– – – –

– – – –

PR

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

CH ID

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

[ 10 ]: MOVE a k

[MENU]: EXIT

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.


Press m .


Fine-Tuning Stored Channels



select item

Use the

M

button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the channel that you wish to fine-tune then press O twice .

fine tuning

Press the E button to move to the Fine Tuning ‘+/–’ and use the A and

B buttons to fine-tune the channel. A ‘+’ or a ‘–’ symbol will appear during this process.

save new details

Press O to save the details you have just entered. The Confirmation

Screen will appear again.


Press m .

DRS

DRTV

DSF

EURN

EURO

EURS

FR1

FR2

FR3

GRNA

BRT2

CHLD

CH+

CNN

CHNL

CNTR

CH 4

CH 5

ID

ANGL

ARD

ARTE

BBC

BBC1

BBC2

BLN1

BLN2

BORD

BR1

BR3

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

STATION NAME

Anglia TV

ARD

ARTE

BBC Group

BBC1

BBC2

Berlin 1

Berlin 2

Border TV

Bayern1

Bayern3

BRT1

TV Station ID Guide

STATION NAME

Grampian TV

Hessen1

Hessen3

HRT

HTV

ITV Network

Kabelkanal

London

MDR

MTV

Nord3

NDR1

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

NDR3

NED1

NED2

NED3

Network 2

NRK

NET2

NRK

N"TV N"TV

Offener KanalOKAN

ORF1

ORF2

ORF3

OWL 3

Premiere

PR07

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RB1

ORF1

ORF2

ORF3

OWL3

PRMI

PR07

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RB1

ID

GRMP

HR1

HR3

HRT

HTV

ITV

KABL

LNDN

MDR

MTV

N3

NDR1

SPRT

SR1

SRTL

STVT

STV1

STV2

SWR

SWF1

SWZ4

TEES

SC4

SDR

SDR1

SFB1

SFB3

SKY

SKY1

SKYN

ID

RB3

RKPS

RTB1

RTB2

RTE1

RTL

RTL2

RTP

SAT

SAT1

SCOT

TEXT

SC4

SDR

SDR1

SFB1

SFB3

SKY

Sky One

Sky Net

Sport

SR 1

Super RTL

STV Test

STV 1

STV 2

Suedwest3

SWF 1

Schweiz4

TYNE TEES

STATION NAME

RB3

Rikisutvarpid"S

RTBF 1

RTBF 2

RTE 1

RTL

RTL 2

RTP

SAT

SAT 1

Scottish TV

Text

VTM

VT4

WDR1

WDR3

YLE1

YLE2

YORK

ZDF

ZUR1

3SAT

TV2

TV5

TZUR

ULST

VERN

VIVA

VIV2

VOX

ID

TF1

TNT

TRT

TSI

TSR

TSW

TVE

TVPA

TVP1

TVP2

TVS

STATION NAME

TF1

TNT int

TRT int

TSI

TSR

TSW

TVE

TV Polonia

TVP 1

TVP 2

TVS

TV2

TV5

Tele Zurich

Ulster TV

Veronica

VIVA

VIVA2

VOX

VTM

VT4

West1

West3

YLE 1

YLE 2

Yorkshire TV

ZDF

Zurich 1

3SAT


TV Station Channel Number Guide

Region

London & South-East

South-West

South

West

East

Midlands

North

North-West

North-East

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

Transmitter

Bluebell Hill

Crystal Palace

Dover

Heathfield

Oxford

Beacon Hill

Caradon Hill

Huntshaw Cross

Redruth

Stockland Hill

Channel Islands

Fremont Point

Hannington

Midhurst

Rowridge

Mendip

Sandy Heath

Sudbury

Tacolneston

Ridge Hill

Sutton Coldfield

The Wrekin

Waltham

Belmont

Emley Moor

Caldbeck

Winter Hill

Bilsdale West Moor

Chatton

Pontop Pike

33

39

58

Angus

Black Hill

Sandale

57

40

22

Caldbeck

Creigkelly

—

31

Darvel33

Durris 22

Eitshal33

Keelylang Hill 40

Knock More

Rosemarkie

Rumster Forest

Selkirk

33

39

31

55

Blaenplwyf 31

Carmel57

Llanddona 57

Moel"y"Parc 52

Presely

Wenvoe

46

44

Brougher Mountain

Divis

Limavady

22

31

55

31

51

62

22

46

26

58

22

44

30

55

39

61

31

58

57

22

55

51

33

51

BBC1 BBC2 ITV

40

26

50

49

57

46

33

56

52

63

43

23

66

64

60

63

28

62

44

26

44

45

55

24

64

42

58

27

61

60

25

59

41

23

41

26

45

64

28

26

46

26

45

27

62

63

46

—

34

27

26

27

63

63

45

40

51

28

27

62

27

44

55

28

40

33

64

28

51

34

62

29

49

61

25

23

43

23

49

24

59

60

43

—

28

24

23

24

60

60

49

43

41

25

24

59

24

41

59

25

43

23

61

25

47

28

59

23

42

54

32

29

50

29

42

21

65

53

50

—

32

21

29

21

53

53

42

50

47

32

21

65

21

47

65

32

50

29

54

32

41

32

65

66

68

21

54

53

32

65

47

29

47

CH4 CH5

65

30

53

67

53

—

37

—

—

49

35

—

—

37

—

—

67

37

—

—

35

—

68

67

—

—

—

67

—

52

—

37

—

56

48

35

56

—

—

—

37

—

—

37

—

39

35

52

35

37

35

35

56

37

56

48


Clock Set

You should only need to perform this function if:

• Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup, Preset Download or Auto Channel

Set

• The VCR’s memory backup has expired

• You want to change the Just Clock setting

Setting the Clock

get to the initial set screen

Press m . Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the


get to the clock set screen

Move the highlight bar to CLOCK SET using the A and

B buttons and press O (or E ).

set time and date

When the CLOCK SET screen appears, the time will be blinking. Use the A and B buttons to set the correct time ( pressing and holding will advance the time in

30 minute increments ) and then press O (or E ). The date will blink. Use the A and B buttons to set the correct date ( pressing and holding will advance the date in 15 day increments ) and then press O (or E ). Set the correct year in the same way and press O .

TIME

0: 00

CLOCK SET

DATE

01 . 01

JUST CLOCK : ON

TV PR.

: 1

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01 set just clock

Set as desired using the A and B buttons then press O (or E ).

set preset for clock data source

If you have set JUST CLOCK to ON , you will need to specify a preset (station) for JUST CLOCK to take its source data from. Use the A and B buttons to select the preset and press O (or E ).

start clock oper ation

Press m .

Notes on Just Clock

Some TV stations transmit a time signal with their broadcasts. This VCR has the ability to use this signal to update its internal clock ( including the adjustment for British Summer Time ). It will do this every hour except for 23:00, 00:00, 01:00 and 02:00. By setting Just Clock to ON , you are enabling the VCR to do this.

Just Clock is not effective in the following circumstances:

• when the VCR is powered on

• when the VCR is in Timer or Auto Satellite Programme Recording modes

• when a difference of more than 3 minutes between the internal clock and the time signal exists.

• when reception conditions are poor.

• when L-2 SELECT is set to SAT . ( 墌 pg. 41)


Guide Program Numbers

Guide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus+ system to identify the correct preset to record. You should only need to perform this function if:

• using a PlusCode does not identify a preset number automatically

• you add a channel after Auto Setup or Preset Download has been performed

• you wish to use the VIDEO Plus+ system to record a satellite programme

Manually Setting Guide Program Numbers

get to the guide prog set screen

Press m . Move the highlight bar to INITIAL SET using the A and B buttons and press O (or E ). Move the highlight bar to GUIDE PROG


enter guide prog number

Use the A and B buttons to enter the correct Guide

Program number for the TV station shown then press O (or E ).

enter receiving preset number

Press AUX (number key

‘0’) to select TV PROG or SAT . Use the A and B buttons to enter the receiving preset number that the VCR or satellite receiver uses to receive the TV station then press O (or E ).

satellite receiver users

To timer-record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus+ system, you need to install the provided Satellite Controller and perform the procedure described in Satellite Receiver Control Setting (

墌

pg. 36).


Press m .

GUIDE PROG SET

GUIDE PROG

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Question and Answers

PLAYBACK

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

A: The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

Q: Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?

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

Q: During search, slow, still and frame-byframe playback, I can’t hear any audio.

What’s the problem?

A: This is normal.

Q: When returning from variable-speed search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

A: No, it is normal.

Q: Noise bars appear during variable-speed search. What’s the problem?

A: This is normal.

Q: Sometimes, during Index Search, the

VCR can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A: There may be index codes too close together.

RECORDING

Q: When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why does this happen?

A: This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points.

Q: Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the

Record-Pause mode?

A: No. The VCR shuts off automatically after

5 minutes to protect the heads.

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

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

TIMER RECORDING

Q: U and c remain lit on the display panel.

Is there a problem?

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

Q: Can I programme the timer while I’m watching a tape or a TV broadcast?

A: You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

POWER

1. No power is applied to the VCR.

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

3. The Remote Control won’t function.

• The mains power cord is disconnected.

• c is displayed on the display panel with AUTO TIMER set to

OFF .

• The batteries are discharged.

TAPE TRANSPORT

1. The tape does not run during recording. U lights up and preset position blinks on the display panel.

2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

• The VCR is in the RECORD

PAUSE MODE .

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

Connect the mains power cord.

Press the

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

Press .

c button to turn the indicator off.

to resume recording.

Check the cassette.

c

PLAYBACK

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

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal playback.

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

ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

• If you’re using only the RF cable for connection…

…the TV’s channel selector is not set to the Video Channel.

…the VCR’s Video Channel has not been correctly set.

• If you’re using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, the TV is not set to the AV mode.

• This is normal.

If you are using only the RF cable for connection…

…set the TV to the Video Channel.

…Perform Video Channel Set .

( 墌 pg. 48)

If you are using both the RF cable and 21-pin SCART cable for connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

• The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

• The video heads may be dirty.

• Automatic tracking is engaged.

Try manual tracking. ( 墌 pg. 30)

Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC

TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking (

墌

pg. 30) or press AUDIO to change the soundtrack to NORM ( 墌 pg. 32).

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CORRECTIVE ACTION

RECORDING

1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.

• There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed.

• L-1, L-2 or SAT has been selected as the input mode.

• The source (another VCR, camcorder) has not been properly connected.

• All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

• The input mode is not correct.

• The camcorder has not been properly connected.

• The input mode is not correct.

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed.

Set to the desired preset.

Confirm that the source is 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.

TIMER RECORDING

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. Timer programming is not

3.

4.

possible.

c on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

c , U and , on the display panel won’t stop blinking.

5.

c blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

6. The VIDEO Plus+ system does not timer record properly.

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

• The timer is not engaged.

• Timer recording is in progress.

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

• The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

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

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

• The VCR’s preset positions have been set incorrectly.

(

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

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

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

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

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

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

Check the programmed data and re-programme as necessary, then press c again.

Refer to

墌

Guide Program Numbers

pg. 56) and re-perform the procedure.

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

OTHER PROBLEMS

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

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

3. The preset cannot be changed.

• 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.

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

Turn the TV’s volume down.

If you need the skipped channels, restore them.

Press | to pause the recording, change presets, then press .

to resume recording.

Perform manual setting again.

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

5. No channels are stored in the

VCR’s memory.

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

• The TV aerial cable was not connected to the VCR when

Auto Set Up was performed.

• The fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable was not connected between TV and the VCR when

Preset Download was performed.

Turn off the VCR once and connect the TV aerial cable to the VCR properly, then turn on the VCR again. Then perform Auto Setup again (

墌

pg. 10).

Turn off the VCR once and connect the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable to the VCR properly, then turn on the VCR again. Then perform

Preset Download again

( 墌 pg. 11).

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List of Terms

Auto Channel Setup ................................................ 49

Auto Satellite Programme Recording ...................... 39

Auto Setup ................................................................ 10

Auto SP a LP Timer ................................................ 45

Auto Timer ............................................................... 45

Next Function Memory .......................................... 46

NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts ................ 32

NTSC Tapes .............................................................. 14

On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) .....................................44

B.E.S.T. ...................................................................... 31

Change Station Name .............................................. 51

Change Station Preset Position ................................ 52

Clock Set ................................................................... 55

Connection to a Stereo System ................................ 47

Counter Display ................................................. 19, 44

Pause During Playback ............................................. 16

Picture Control ......................................................... 30

Playback .................................................................... 14

PlusCode Number .................................................... 21

Power Save Mode ..................................................... 45

Preset Download ........................................................ 11

Delete a Channel ....................................................... 51

Direct Rec .................................................................. 35

Record a Programme While Watching Another .... 19

Recording .................................................................. 18

Recording Resume Function ................................... 20

Repeat Playback ....................................................... 46

Editing ....................................................................... 41

Editing from a Camcorder ....................................... 43

Editing Using Another VCR .................................... 42

Express Timer Programming ................................... 24

Fine-Tuning Stored Channels .................................. 53

Satellite Controller .................................................... 36

Satellite Receiver Control Settings ........................... 36

Single Frame Movement .......................................... 16

Skip Search ................................................................ 33

Slow Motion ............................................................. 17

Soundtrack Selection ................................................ 32

SQPB ......................................................................... 15

Guide Program Numbers ......................................... 56

JJJJJ

High Speed Search .................................................... 17

IIIII

Index Search .............................................................. 33

Instant ReView .......................................................... 33

Instant Timer Recording ......................................... 20

Just Clock .................................................................. 55

Tape Remaining Time ....................................... 19, 44

Timer Warning Display ............................. 23, 25, 44

Tuner Set .................................................................. 49

TV Station Channel Number Guide ....................... 54

TV Station ID Guide ................................................ 53

Variable Speed Search .............................................. 17

Video Channel Set .................................................... 48

Video Heads Cleaning .............................................. 15

VIDEO Plus+® Timer Programming ...................... 21

L-2 SELECT ............................................................... 41

When Programmes Overlap Each Other ................ 28

Manual Channel Setup ............................................. 50

Manual Tracking ...................................................... 30

24H Express Timer Programming ........................... 26

MEMO

MEMO

s p e c i f i c a t i o n s g e n e r a l

Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Ó , 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption : on : 16 W, off : 4.0 W

Operating Temperature : 5°C to 40°C

Storage Temperature: –20°C to 60°C

Operating position : Horizontal only

Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 278 mm

Weight : 3.4 kg

Format : VHS PAL standard

Maximum recording time :

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

(LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette v i d e o / a u d i o

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal, 625 lines/50 fields

Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) helical scan system

Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB

Horizontal resolution : 250 lines

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

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

Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors

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

RCA connectors

(AUDIO OUT x 1) t u n e r / t i m e r

TV channel storage capacity : 99 positions (+AUX position)

Tuning system :Frequency synthesized tuner

Channel coverage : VHF 44.5 MHz – 143 MHz/

143 MHz – 470 MHz/

UHF 470 MHz – 862 MHz

Aerial output : UHF channels 22 – 69 (Adjustable)

Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min.

a c c e s s o r i e s

Provided accessories : RF cable, Satellite Controller, Infrared remote control unit, ‘AA’ battery x 2

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

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