JVC VCR HR E939EG User Manual
ENGLISH  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
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Safety Precautions .................................... 2  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
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Basic Connections ................................... 3  
Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder ...... 3  
Connecting/Using A Decoder .................. 4  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
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Tuner Set .................................................. 5  
Clock Set ................................................. 7  
HR-E939EG/EH  
PLAYBACK  
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Basic Playback ......................................... 9  
Playback Features .................................. 10  
TimeScan ............................................... 14  
RECORDING  
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Basic Recording ..................................... 16  
B.E.S.T. Picture System........................... 17  
On-Screen Displays ............................... 19  
Recording Features ................................ 20  
TIMER RECORDING  
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Information On ShowView .................... 22  
Guide Prog. Number Set ..................... 22  
When Using A Satellite Tuner .............. 23  
ShowView Timer Recording ................... 24  
Regular Timer Programming .................. 26  
Check And Cancel Programmes .......... 28  
Auto SP/LP Timer................................. 28  
PDC/VPS Recording ............................ 28  
Timer Warning .................................... 28  
CH SET  
CLOCK  
STORE OPERATE  
C.MEMORY  
A
B
MODE  
DISPLAY  
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ADD TIME  
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DAILY  
WEEKLY  
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C.RESET  
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AUX  
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CANCEL  
TIMER  
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TV  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
PROG.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
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EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
AUDIO MONITOR TV/VIDEO  
(MONITOR)  
TV  
VCR  
Multi-Brand Remote Control .................. 29  
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REW  
FF  
OPERATE  
TIMER  
ED  
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EDITING  
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PUSH JOG  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
VIDEO  
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REMAIN  
AUTO SP/LP  
TIMER  
TV PROG/  
JOG  
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–20dB  
NORM  
SP  
LP  
EP  
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Recorder ................................................ 30  
Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 31  
Random Assemble Editing ..................... 32  
Insert Editing .......................................... 34  
Audio Dubbing ...................................... 36  
SHUTTLE  
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
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Storing Channels Manually .................... 38  
Delete A Channel .................................. 38  
Change Station Channel Position ........... 38  
Set Stations ............................................39  
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored .... 39  
PAL  
TV STATION AND ID LIST  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
INDEX  
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INSTRUCTIONS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
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PU30425-1905-1  
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SAFETY FIRST  
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Safety Precautions  
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.  
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE.  
CAUTION  
IMPORTANT  
Ⅲ 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.  
Ⅲ Please read the various precautions on this page before  
installing or operating the recorder.  
Ⅲ It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record  
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent  
of the owner of copyright in the sound or video record-  
ing, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,  
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.  
Ⅲ Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to  
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or  
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains  
outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal  
lead or aerial.  
The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains  
power from the unit, but switches operating current on and  
off.  
WARNING  
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems:  
SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and  
SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called  
SECAM-East).  
1.This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour  
television signals for recording and playback.  
2.Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce  
monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder  
of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour  
pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with  
SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is  
SECAM-compatible).  
3.SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with  
a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome  
pictures when played back with this recorder.  
4.This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard.  
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.  
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP  
(Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed  
video recorder.  
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in  
damage to the recorder, remote control or video  
cassette.  
1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .  
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or  
humidity.  
... in direct sunlight.  
... in a dusty environment.  
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are  
generated.  
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.  
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings.  
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote  
control.  
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the  
recorder or remote control.  
For Italy:  
5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.  
"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the  
Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the  
Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"  
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.  
PAL  
Ⅲ Only cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this  
videorecorder.  
Ⅲ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.  
Ⅲ SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development  
Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under  
licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING  
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads  
may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter-  
rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such  
troubles occur.  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
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It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.  
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-  
PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-  
FORMED.  
Basic  
CHECK CONTENTS  
listed in “Specifications” (੬ pg. 47).  
Connections  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
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SITUATE RECORDER  
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.  
Back of TV  
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CONNECT RECORDER TO  
TV  
The connection method you use depends on the type  
21-pin SCART  
connector  
of TV you have.  
TV Aerial  
Cable  
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Aerial  
RF CONNECTION  
terminal  
● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .  
a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack  
on the rear panel of the recorder.  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
21-pin SCART Cable  
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF  
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and  
the TV’s aerial terminal.  
RF output  
channel  
adjustment  
screw  
Before operating the recorder, make sure the  
TV’s channel is set to the VIDEO channel.  
AV CONNECTION  
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .  
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF  
CONNECTION”.  
Mains Power  
Cord  
b– Connect an optional SCART cable between the  
AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the  
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.  
c– Set the RF TEST switch to OFF.  
Before operating the recorder, make sure the TV  
is set to the VIDEO (or AV) mode.  
Rear View  
RF TEST switch  
CONNECT RECORDER TO  
MAINS  
Mains outlet  
AUDIO OUT(put) connectors  
For connection to the audio input connctors on a Hi-Fi  
stereo system  
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains  
outlet.  
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The video recorder sends picture and sound signals via the RF  
connecting cable to your TV on UHF channel 36.  
Tune The TV  
To Your Video  
Recorder  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press OPERATE.  
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SELECT OUTPUT MODE  
Set the RF TEST switch on the back of the recorder to  
ON.  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont.)  
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NOTES:  
SET TV CHANNEL  
● If CH36 is occupied by a local station, adjust the RF output  
channel adjustment screw to use another channel between  
CH32 and CH40 instead.  
Set your TV to the video channel (UHF channel 36).  
Two white bars appear on screen vertically.  
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● If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen,  
consult your JVC dealer.  
● Tune the TV until the bars are as clear as they can be.  
● Your TV should be set to the channel designated for  
use with a video recorder, or to a spare channel if  
there is not a specified video channel on your TV.  
RESET OUTPUT MODE  
Return the RF TEST switch to OFF.  
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The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input  
terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect  
a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is  
available through scrambled channels.  
Connecting/  
Using A  
SELECT INPUT MODE  
Set the AV2 SELECT switch to "DECODER".  
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Decoder  
CONNECT DECODER  
Connect your recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector  
to the decoder's Euroconnector using a 21-pin SCART  
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cable.  
TV Receiver  
SET TUNER  
Follow the procedure starting on page 5.  
TV Aerial  
Cable  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
NOTE:  
When Connecting A Satellite Tuner . . .  
AV2 IN/DECODER  
. . . if you don't have a decoder connect the satellite tuner  
directly to the video recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector.  
. . . if you have a decoder, first connect the decoder to the  
decoder input of the satellite tuner, then connect the satellite  
tuner's output to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector.  
Refer to the instruction book for the satellite tuner and decoder.  
. . . set the AV2 SELECT switch to "AV2".  
. . . to view a programme via the satellite tuner, select AU 2  
mode by pressing TV PROG. until "AU 2" appears on the  
display panel.  
Rear View  
AV1 IN/OUT  
AV2 SELECT switch  
Satellite antenna  
Satellite tuner  
Decoder  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
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Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in  
channel positions in order to record TV programmes. ATS+  
(Auto Tuning System) automatically assigns all receivable  
Tuner Set  
stations in your area to call them up with the TV PROG. buttons  
without going through any vacant channels.  
The following procedure describes how to select automatic  
channel setting.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press OPERATE.  
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ACCESS LANGUAGE  
SCREEN  
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Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The  
Language screen appears.  
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SELECT LANGUAGE  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
to  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH  
FRANCAIS  
ITALIANO  
CASTELLANO  
NEDERLANDS  
SVENSKA  
NORSK  
place the pointer next to  
the language of your  
choice, then press OK to  
enter your selection. The  
Ch. Set mode menu  
appears.  
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OPERATE  
SUOMI  
DANSK  
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SELECT MODE  
“AUTO CH SET” is the  
necessary mode for this  
procedure, so simply press  
OK to enter the selection.  
The Country select screen  
appears.  
AUTO CH SET  
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MANUAL CH SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
TV PROG.  
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∞
[CANCEL] : EXIT  
SELECT COUNTRY  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
to  
place the pointer next to  
your country's name, then  
press OK to initiate Auto  
Channel Set.  
OK  
ÖSTERREICH NEDERLAND  
BELGIUM NORSK  
DEUTSCHLAND PORTUGAL  
DANMARK  
ESPAÑA  
GREECE  
ITALIA  
SUISSE  
SUOMI  
SVERIGE  
OTHERS  
● As the recorder searches  
for receivable stations, it  
displays broadcasts from  
the stations for a few  
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[CANCEL] : EXIT  
seconds as it locates them.  
AUTO CH SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
[CANCEL] : EXIT  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
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VIEW CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
PR CH ID  
The stations your recorder  
located appear on a  
PR CH  
01  
02 C08 SKY1 09  
03 10 ZDF  
ID  
25 ARD 08 C26 E-SP  
55 WEST  
10 C24 SAT1  
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Confirmation screen —  
channel positions (PR),  
channels (CH) and station  
names (ID– ੬ pg. 40). To  
view the next page of the  
listing, press PUSH  
04 C65 RAI1 11 C23 OSF  
05 C31 BBC1 12 C25 ESPN  
06 C32 BBC2 13 C37 CNN  
07 C33 3SAT 14 C35  
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= [CANCEL] : DELETE  
[CH SET ] : EXIT  
%fi  
JOG  
. The blueback  
screen and the program  
C: Cable  
currently being broadcast by the highlighted station  
appear alternately for 5 seconds each.  
● The stations located in the selected country appear at  
the top of the list.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
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Press CH SET.  
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● Depending on the reception conditions, the stations  
may not be stored in order, and the station names  
may not be stored correctly.  
● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add  
channel positions, enter station names and perform  
other operations. Refer to page 38 for the procedures.  
● For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to  
page 38.  
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NOTES:  
● Fine tuning is performed automatically when you select  
“AUTO CH SET”. If you want to perform it manually, refer to  
page 39.  
● To set the tuner manually, refer to “Storing Channels Manually”  
(੬ pg. 38).  
OK  
PUSH JOG  
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If you performed Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 5), the recorder’s  
built-in clock is also set automatically. The Auto and Manual  
clock setting procedures are necessary when . . .  
– a power outage of more than 60 minutes occurs.  
– the tuner has been set manually.  
Clock Set  
– the user desires to set the clock slightly ahead of the actual  
time.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
– the clock was not set even after Auto Tuner Set was  
performed.  
Whether you perform Auto or Manual clock setting, you can  
use the convenient Just Clock function.  
Just Clock  
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through  
automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from  
a PDC signal.  
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The Just Clock option appears in the Clock Set and Auto Clock  
screens, and can be set “ON” or “OFF” (the default setting is  
“ON”). Press OK until the Just Clock setting begins blinking,  
then press PUSH JOG%fi to change the setting.  
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IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock off, the accuracy of your  
recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could  
adversely effect timer recording.  
Both Auto and Manual clock setting procedures begin from step 3.  
Preparation  
OPERATE  
TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Press OPERATE.  
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ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN  
Press CLOCK on the  
CLOCK SET  
remote control. The Clock  
Set screen appears.  
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TIME  
0: 00  
DATE  
01 . 01  
YEAR  
00  
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JUST CLOCK: ON  
TV PR.  
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[5 ] =  
∞
[CLOCK] : EXIT  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.  
OK  
PUSH JOG  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
Auto Clock Set  
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SET CLOCK  
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At the Clock Set screen,  
press PUSH JOG . The  
Auto Clock screen appears  
and clock setting begins.  
AUTO CLOCK  
PLEASE WAIT  
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JUST CLOCK: ON  
● If "TV PR." isn't set to the  
channel position on  
TV PR.  
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which Auto Clock data  
is received, "ERROR"  
appears, and then the screen from step 2 reappears.  
To set "TV PR.", press OK to place the pointer next to  
it, then cycle through the numbers by pressing PUSH  
JOG%fi until the number representing the channel  
position in which the station transmitting clock  
setting data is stored appears.  
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RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Once clock setting is completed, press CLOCK to return  
to the normal screen.  
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OK  
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Manual Clock Set  
SET DATE AND TIME  
“minutes” display begins blinking. Repeat the proce-  
dure to set the minutes, day, month and year.  
PUSH JOG  
Press PUSH JOG%fi to set the hour, then press OK. The  
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SET JUST CLOCK  
The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing  
PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.  
NOTES:  
● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as  
you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjust-  
ments.  
● Auto Clock and Just Clock require a PDC signal, and will not  
operate with a VPS signal.  
● Just Clock (when set to "ON") enables adjustment of the  
recorder's built-in clock every hour on the hour, except for 11  
o'clock in the evening and midnight.  
SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE  
CHANNEL POSITION  
● Just Clock is not effective when . . .  
– the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to  
the same channel position selected in the Clock Set screen).  
– the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and  
adjustment data from channel position 1. Press PUSH  
JOG%fi to set the channel position to the number  
representing the station transmitting clock setting data,  
then press OK.  
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– a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the  
built-in clock’s time and the actual time.  
● If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorder’s clock is automati-  
cally adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.  
● Auto clock setting and Just Clock may not function properly  
depending on the reception condition.  
● During Manual clock setting, if the day and month data are  
invalid (such as 31st April), the month digits are cleared  
automatically and the day digits begin blinking. Input the  
correct data.  
● If, in step 3 of the Manual clock setting procedure, the year  
digits are automatically cleared and the day digits begin  
blinking, it is possible that you have input 29th February for a  
non-leap year. Input the correct data.  
START CLOCK OPERATION  
Press CLOCK.  
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PLAYBACK  
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The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video  
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video  
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV  
just like a TV programme.  
Basic  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Playback  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
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Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
● The recorder power comes on automatically and the  
counter is reset to 0:00:00.  
● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback  
begins automatically.  
FIND PROGRAMME START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or  
turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left.  
To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring to the right.  
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START PLAYBACK  
display panel for 5 seconds. (੬ pg. 17)  
Press PLAY. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder's  
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STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the  
recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
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Usable cassettes  
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REW  
● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on  
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette  
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like  
any full-sized VHS cassette.  
● This video recorder can record on regular VHS and  
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play  
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play  
back a recorded Super VHS tape.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
Slow Motion  
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Playback  
Features  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press  
PUSH JOG during playback to decrease speed in the  
forward direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and  
in reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG after  
selecting all the forward direction slow-motion modes.  
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Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s  
controls or the remote control.  
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring  
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for  
reverse slow motion.  
OR  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2  
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return  
to still picture.  
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG.  
buttons to correct the picture.  
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● During still picture, the sound from the previous  
3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly  
(provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal  
playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).  
However, the TIME SCAN indicator will not light.  
● The TIME SCAN AUDIO switch must be set to "ON",  
or the sound will not be heard.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or  
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Release to return to still picture.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME  
PLAYBACK  
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback.  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-  
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED  
SEARCH  
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Press PAUSE.  
During playback or still picture, press FF for forward  
high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed  
OR  
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search.  
Press PUSH JOG or  
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● For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over  
2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
NOTES:  
● Picture may not appear during search with an LP-recorded  
tape.  
● In the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the  
picture may be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.  
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NTSC Playback  
Manual Tracking  
Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can  
play back NTSC tapes.  
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking  
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the  
tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons.  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.  
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OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. “NT” appears on the display panel.  
Press SP/LP (  
) on the remote to engage manual  
● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place  
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tracking.  
black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is  
not a malfunction on the part of either the video  
recorder or the TV.  
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● The picture may roll up and down. This can be  
corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some  
TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not  
have a V-HOLD control.)  
● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be  
incorrect.  
ADJUST TRACKING  
MANUALLY  
Press TV PROG. + or – to adjust tracking.  
● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the  
picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of  
colour.  
● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom  
portions of superimposed displays may be cut off  
during NTSC playback.  
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
Press SP/LP (  
) on the remote to re-engage auto-  
matic tracking.  
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic  
tracking mode automatically.  
Instant ReView  
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes  
on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded  
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can  
easily access any of them.  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
ACTIVATE INSTANT  
REVIEW  
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the  
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start  
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of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,  
playback begins automatically.  
The front display panel tells you how many  
programmes have been recorded. If you have, for  
example, 3 programmes, “REV 3” appears and blinks.  
To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW  
three times. The recorder searches and begins playback  
automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9  
index codes away from the current tape position.  
NOTE:  
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer  
mode.  
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Scene Finder  
Index Search  
This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded  
tapes at the touch of a single button.  
Your recorder automatically marks  
index codes at the beginning of  
each recording. This function gives  
you quick access to any one of 9  
index codes in either direction.  
£ 2  
Search  
Search  
Search  
FF  
REW FF  
REW FF  
REW  
NOTE:  
5 seconds  
10 minutes  
on counter  
5 seconds  
10 minutes  
on counter  
5 seconds  
Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
NOTE:  
Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record  
mode.  
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH  
Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £). “™ 1” or  
“£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in  
the corresponding direction.  
ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER  
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Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forward high-  
● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG  
or repeatedly until the correct index number is  
displayed.  
speed search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10  
minutes on the counter. This cycle is repeated until the  
end of the tape is reached.  
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Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current  
position, press PUSH JOG twice.  
● To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, press  
SCENE FINDER and then turn the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring to the left (or press the remote’s REW  
button) within 2 seconds. This cycle is repeated until  
the beginning of the tape.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current  
position, press PUSH JOG once.  
Current position  
● During Scene Finder, the following indications appear  
on the display panel:  
A
B
C
D
E
F
–2  
–1  
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STOP SCENE FINDER  
Index number  
Press STOP.  
● When the specified index code is located, playback  
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begins automatically.  
NOTES:  
● During Scene Finder high-speed search, you can also hear the  
tape sound. During fast forward or rewind, you hear the  
current TV sound instead.  
Next Function Memory  
You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after  
the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
● During Scene Finder, the sound can be heard regardless of  
TIME SCAN AUDIO switch's setting.  
● Scene Finder does not function during Index Search.  
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press OPERATE within 2 seconds.  
Tape Position Indicator  
NOTE:  
If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the  
counter reads “0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the  
tape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before  
pressing REW.  
The tape position indicator appears  
on screen when, from the Stop  
mode, you press FF, REW or  
perform an Index Search. The  
position of “5” in relation to “0”  
(beginning) or “+” (end) shows you  
where you are on the tape.  
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REMAIN 2:35  
Information On Colour  
System  
”O.S.D.” (੬ pg. 19) must be set to  
“ON”, or the indicator will not  
appear.  
You can also record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM  
tape on this recorder. When a MESECAM tape is played back,  
"MES" appears on the display panel. MESECAM is the designa-  
tion for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a  
MESECAM-compatible PAL video recorder.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when  
the indication is not correct.  
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Tape Remaining Time  
Remote A/B Code Switching  
The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video  
recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote  
control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B  
code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A  
code signals because your video recorder is initially set to  
respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video  
recorder to respond to B code signals.  
DISPLAY REMAINING TIME  
Press DISPLAY until the time remaining on the tape  
appears.  
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● By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the  
display to show the counter reading, tape remaining  
time, or clock time.  
REMOVE POWER SUPPLY  
NOTE:  
Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when  
the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or  
is not correct. "- - : - -" may sometimes appear, or the display  
may blink on occasion.  
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SET A/B CODE SWITCH  
Set to B.  
Counter Memory  
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Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find  
a specific place on the tape automatically.  
RE-SUPPLY POWER  
Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.  
SET COUNTER MEMORY  
locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”. Then press C.  
MEMORY, and “M” appears in front of the counter digits.  
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Press C. RESET during playback at a point you wish to  
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TURN THE RECORDER ON  
Press OPERATE on the remote control. The recorder  
will now only respond to B code signals.  
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ACTIVATE COUNTER  
MEMORY  
When you wish to return to the designated point, press  
STOP and then REW or FF.  
NOTE:  
● The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about  
0:00:00 automatically.  
● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY again.  
Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B mode. If  
this happens, switch back to the A mode.  
Soundtrack Selection  
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.  
During Playback  
Pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:  
TRACK  
USE  
Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display  
L + R  
HI FI  
HI FI  
HI FI  
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
L
L
R
L
For main audio of Bilingual tapes  
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes  
R
R
NORM  
NORM  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
L + R + NORM  
HI FI  
NORM  
NOTES:  
● "L + R" should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the NORM track is played back  
automatically for tapes with only normal audio.  
● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 20.  
● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear (੬ pg. 19).  
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Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan  
allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in  
the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back  
at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes (੬ pg. 15).  
TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while  
listening to the audio.  
TimeScan  
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE INDICATOR  
NOTES:  
● The TIME SCAN AUDIO switch must be set to "ON", or the  
sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode.  
● The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan  
modes.  
TIME SCAN INDICATOR  
● In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played  
back repeatedly.  
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● In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will  
not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.  
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Audio signal during TimeScan  
Playback tape  
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Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard.  
Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard.  
Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.  
Variable-Speed Search/  
Reverse Play  
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ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
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During playback or still, turn the recorder's TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you  
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release it. Each time it passes a click position, the  
playback speed changes.  
(Refer to the chart on pg 15 for playback speeds).  
OR  
During playback, press PUSH JOG or  
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FF  
● The more times you press, the faster the playback  
picture moves.  
REW  
● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite  
direction.  
(Refer to the chart on pg 15 for playback speeds).  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
PUSH JOG  
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15  
TimeScan  
Reverse  
Play  
Forward  
Play  
1x  
Names of  
special-effects  
playback  
Search  
Slow-Motion  
-1/6x -1/18x  
-1/6x -1/18x  
Green  
*Still  
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Slow-Motion  
1/18x 1/6x  
1/18x 1/6x  
Green  
Search  
-9x -7x -5x -3x  
-1x  
2x 3x 5x 7x 9x  
Speed SP  
Speed LP  
-7x  
-3x  
0
1x  
2x  
5x  
9x  
Recorder's Time  
Scan shuttle  
indicator  
Orange  
Red  
Orange  
Audio is not Audio is Audio is not  
output. output. output.  
Audio is output.  
Audio is output.  
Audio output  
* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's PUSH JOG button. In the Still mode, the TIME  
SCAN indicator does not light even though you can hear TimeScan audio.  
● The VCR's TimeScan indicator lights during TimeScan.  
● The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The display may be  
distorted.)  
● To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
● When using the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change depending on how far it is turned.  
● Picture may be distorted at the position where the recording speed is switched.  
● The picture may be noisy or there may be a loss of colour when you change the playback speed. (More noise will appear with  
LP recordings.)  
● Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted during still, frame-by-frame playback, 2x search of LP  
recordings, or depending on the tape being used.  
● Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.  
● In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.  
● TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.  
● When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.  
● TimeScan does not work with NTSC playback. Picture will be monochrome with an LP-recorded MESECAM tape during  
TimeScan.  
If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set the TIME SCAN AUDIO swtich on the recorder to OFF.  
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TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be  
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme  
using your video recorder.  
Basic  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Recording  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder  
power comes on automatically.  
● If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connec-  
tion, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode.  
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CHOOSE A PROGRAMME  
channel you wish to record. The name of the station  
Press TV PROG. +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the  
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appears in the recorder’s display panel for 5 seconds,  
followed by the channel position number. (Only  
stations that appear in the Confirmation screen will be  
displayed.)  
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● The TV PROG. dial can also be used to select a channel.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP. Check the SP/LP indicator on the recorder  
display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.  
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START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote  
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control, or press RECORD on the recorder.  
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B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the  
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the  
cassette (੬ pg. 17).  
NUMBER  
TV PROG.  
PAUSE/RESUME  
RECORDING  
SP/LP  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
PLAY  
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PAUSE  
RECORD  
STOP RECORDING  
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on  
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the  
cassette.  
Accidental erasure prevention  
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole  
with adhesive tape.  
Record safety tab  
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The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system  
checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and  
playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible  
recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both  
recording and playback is “ON”.  
B.E.S.T. Picture  
System  
Recording  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
● The recorder power comes on automatically.  
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ACCESS MODE SELECT  
SCREEN  
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O.S.D.  
: ON  
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B.E.S.T.  
: ON  
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[MODE] : EXIT  
CONFIRM B.E.S.T. STATUS  
The default setting is “ON”. If this is the case, go to step  
4. If not, press PUSH JOG to place the pointer next to  
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“B.E.S.T.”, then press PUSH JOG to set to “ON”.  
MODE  
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CLOSE MODE SELECT  
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START RECORDING  
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote, or  
press RECORD on the recorder.  
● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds  
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins  
recording.  
● When the "BEST" indicator begins blinking, that  
means adjustment is complete.  
RECORD  
Display Panel Indication  
PUSH JOG  
As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display  
panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts  
blinking, the check is complete.  
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EN  
NOTES:  
● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after  
a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first  
initiated. It does not work during recording.  
● In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works  
before recording is initiated.  
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The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-  
performed.  
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Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after  
RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD  
on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the  
desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the  
following steps:  
1) Press and hold PAUSE and RECORD to engage the  
RECORD PAUSE mode.  
● The recorder then automatically checks the condition  
of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-  
enters RECORD PAUSE.  
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● If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin  
recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step  
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The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate  
playback.  
When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it  
is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as  
well.  
PAUSE  
RECORD  
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY.  
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● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality  
based on the quality of the tape in use.  
● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST”  
appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.  
NOTES:  
● When watching a rental tape, or one recorded on another  
video recorder, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing  
steps 2 through 4 on page 17.  
● "BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.  
Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function  
is operative.  
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You can choose whether or not to have various operational  
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.  
Messages appear in the language you selected during Auto  
Channel Set (੬ pg. 5).  
On-Screen  
Displays  
TURN ON THE RECORDER  
Press OPERATE.  
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Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
ACCESS MODE SELECT  
SCREEN  
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Press MODE. The O.S.D./  
B.E.S.T. screen appears.  
O.S.D.  
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SELECT MODE  
MODE  
The pointer should already be next to “O.S.D.”. If not,  
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to place it there.  
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
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The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-screen  
displays, leave the setting as is and go to step 5. If you  
don’t want the displays to appear, press PUSH JOG  
to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”.  
CLOSE MODE SELECT  
SCREEN  
Press MODE.  
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PUSH JOG  
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.  
1– Operation mode indicators  
2– Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator  
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(AUX1, AUX2 or F-AUX)  
3– Cassette loaded mark  
4– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)  
5– Clock display  
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SP  
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6– Current day/month/year  
31. 12. 96 – WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
7– Type of Broadcast (NICAM appears only with E939EH.)  
8– Tape direction  
9– Tape position indicator (੬ pg. 12)  
10– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator)  
11– Audio mode display  
[CANCEL]  
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REMAIN 9 : 59  
12– Tape remaining time indicator  
13– Timer warning display  
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Receiving Stereo And Bilin-  
gual Programmes  
Recording  
Features  
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and,  
if you own the E939EH, a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as  
well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.  
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being  
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.  
Type of Broadcast  
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● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO MONITOR  
until "L" and "R" appear on the front display panel.  
● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO MONITOR  
until either "L" or "R" appears on the front display panel (as  
required).  
● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO MONITOR until  
"NORM" appears on the front display panel. (E939EH only)  
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appear (੬ pg. 19).  
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the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording  
mixed L and R channel sound).  
● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual  
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded  
on the normal audio track.  
NOTES:  
● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the  
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.  
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a  
bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (੬ pg. 13).  
To Record NICAM Stereo  
And Bilingual Programmes  
(E939EH only)  
● The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi  
audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the  
normal audio track.  
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Record One Programme  
While Watching Another  
If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, . . .  
. . . press TV/VIDEO. The recorder's VIDEO indicator and the  
TV broadcast being recorded disappear.  
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WATCH  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to  
set the channel controls on the TV for the station you  
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● The programme selected with the TV’s channel  
controls appears on the TV screen while the one  
selected with the TV PROG. button is recorded on  
the tape.  
● If a decoder is connected to the recorder (੬ pg. 4),  
you can select a scrambled channel as well with the  
TV channel controls.  
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You can check the exact time of a recording.  
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SET COUNTER DISPLAY  
dispay panel.  
TV PROG.  
Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the  
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RESET COUNTER  
Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.  
● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact  
elapsed time as the tape runs.  
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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off  
after recording is finished.  
Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL  
Control  
In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control to  
the center position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary,  
you can adjust the Hi-Fi audio recording level more precisely  
by reffering to the audio level indicator on the front panel.  
START RECORDING  
Press RECORD on the recorder.  
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ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING  
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
the front display panel.  
LEVEL  
Press RECORD again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on  
Turn Hi-Fi REC LEVEL in either direction.  
● When the level indicator lights up to or near 0dB  
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● Make sure that the "HI-FI L+R" position is selected with the  
AUDIO MONITOR button. ੬ p. 13  
● Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while  
distortion will increase if the level is too high.  
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with the loudest signal being applied, the recording  
level is optimum.  
SET RECORDING DURATION  
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends  
recording time by 30 minutes.  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
NOTES:  
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NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the  
recorder's front panel.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
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With ShowView, timer programming is greatly simplified  
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number  
which your recorder is able to recognise.  
Information  
On ShowView  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
NOTE:  
“Guide Prog. Number” (GUIDE PROG) refers to the assigned  
TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for ShowView  
timer recording.  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following procedure after the channel setting steps  
on pages 5 and 38 – 39, and after the Clock Set procedure on  
page 7.  
After setting the Guide Prog. Numbers, the station names and  
channel positions may be incorrect if you stored or skipped  
channels. In this case, re-perform Guide Prog. Number setting.  
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MAKE LIST OF STORED  
STATION NAMES AND  
CHANNEL POSITIONS  
(Ex.)  
Channel position Station name  
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WDR  
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ACCESS CH. SET MODE  
MENU SCREEN  
Press and hold CH SET for over 2 seconds. The  
Language screen appears. Press OK to access the Ch.  
Set Mode Menu screen.  
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OK  
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to  
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place the pointer next to  
“GUIDE PROG SET”, then  
press OK. The Guide Prog.  
Set screen appears.  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
GUIDE PROG SET  
PUSH JOG  
[5 ] =  
∞
[CANCEL] : EXIT  
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When Using A Satellite  
ENTER SHOWVIEW  
NUMBER  
Tuner  
Press OK, and a cursor  
Satellite Antenna  
Aerial or Cable  
appears above “GUIDE  
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12345  
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PROG”. Then, using the  
NUMBER keys, input the  
ShowView number (found  
in most TV listings) of a  
program scheduled to be  
broadcast on each station  
on the list from step 1,  
starting at the top. If you  
enter the wrong number,  
Ex. 2  
GUIDE PROG TV PROG  
Ex. 1  
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Satellite  
Tuner and  
Decoder  
Satellite  
Tuner  
[0 – 9] =  
When entering a ShowView  
number for ARD  
AV2 IN/DECODER  
press CANCEL and input the correct number.  
ENTER CHANNEL POSITION  
NUMBER  
Press OK and the display  
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under “TV PROG” begins  
GUIDE PROG TV PROG  
5
blinking.  
AV2 SELECT Switch  
TV Receiver  
250  
39  
If the blinking number  
under “TV PROG” agrees  
with the channel  
position . . .  
. . . press OK.  
[5 ] =  
∞
If the numbers do not agree . . .  
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. . . input the channel position using PUSH JOG  
or  
the NUMBER keys, then press OK.  
● If you input the ShowView number of a program that  
has already aired, “ERROR” appears on screen for a  
few seconds. Input the correct ShowView number.  
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.  
Preparation  
1– Connect the satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER  
connector on the rear of your recorder.  
CLOSE MENU  
2– Set the AV2 SELECT switch to "AV2".  
Press CH SET and selection is complete.  
To Record Satellite Broadcasts . . .  
1– Select the appropriate channel on the satellite tuner.  
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2– Press NUMBER key "0" to set your recorder's input mode to  
"AUX2".  
3– Start recording (੬ pg. 16, steps 3 – 6).  
If you already know the Guide Prog. number for a station . . .  
To Record Satellite Broadcasts Using ShowView Timer  
Recording . . .  
1– After step 3, press PUSH JOG  
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● The GUIDE PROG number begins blinking.  
1– Perform Guide Prog. Number setting.  
● In step 5 in the left column, press NUMBER key "0" to set  
"TV PROG" to "AUX2".  
2– Enter the Guide Prog. number using the NUMBER keys or  
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PUSH JOG  
● The TV PROG number begins blinking.  
, then press PUSH JOG  
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2– Perform ShowView Timer Recording (੬ pg. 24).  
3– Enter the channel position using the NUMBER keys or  
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PUSH JOG  
● Repeat 2 and 3 as necessary.  
4– Press CH SET.  
, then press PUSH JOG  
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To Record Satellite Broadcasts Using Regular Timer Recording . . .  
1– In step 6 on page 26, press TV PROG. +/– to set the channel  
position to "AUX2".  
NOTES:  
● When timer-recording a satellite programme, first set the  
satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the selected  
programme begins and then set the satellite tuner's timer. If  
your satellite tuner does not have a timer, leave it switched  
on.  
● If your recorder's front panel VIDEO and/or AUDIO connec-  
tors are being used, they take priority and "AUX2" cannot be  
selected. Make sure no cables are connected to the front  
panel connectors when performing this procedure.  
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TIMER RECORDING(cont.)  
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During ShowView and regular timer programming, the Illumi-  
Guide feature tells you which button on the remote control  
must be pressed next by lighting it up. To use this feature, press  
ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 1. (PROG., REW, PLAY,  
FF light up at this time.)  
ShowView  
Timer  
If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly to  
step 1.  
ACCESS TIMER PROGRAM-  
MING SCREEN  
Recording  
Press PROG.  
TIMER PROGRAMMING  
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Before performing ShowView timer recording:  
● Be sure to read "Information On ShowView" (੬ pg. 22).  
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder  
will come on automatically.  
● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
[0 – 9] : SHOWVIEW  
[+/-] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING  
[CANCEL] : EXIT  
The front display panel looks like this:  
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● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following  
buttons will light up: NUMBER keys (0–9), START +/–,  
STOP +/–, DATE +/–, TV PROG. +/–, and CANCEL.  
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ENTER SHOWVIEW  
NUMBER  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
NUMBER  
5
8
Press the NUMBER keys to  
SHOWVIEW  
enter the ShowView  
number of a programme  
you wish to record.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5  
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CANCEL  
● If you make a mistake,  
press CANCEL and then  
input the correct number.  
TV PROG.+/–  
START+/–  
[0 – 9]  
=
The ShowView number  
you enter appears on the front display panel:  
OK  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks  
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0–  
9) and CANCEL.  
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PROG.  
ILLUMI GUIDE  
When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature  
● Buttons light or blink on the remote control for  
approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish  
during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the  
button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on. If  
the button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again,  
press CANCEL and re-perform the timer programming  
procedure from the beginning.  
● If for some reason the remote control's signal is not received  
by the video recorder, press CANCEL and re-perform the  
timer programming procedure from the beginning.  
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25  
ACCESS SHOWVIEW  
PROGRAM SCREEN  
Press OK, and the  
– P1 –  
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ShowView Program screen  
SHOWVIEW 12345678  
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START  
21: 00  
SP  
STOP  
22 : 00  
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DATE  
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TV PROG  
● If the number you  
entered is invalid,  
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“ERROR” appears. Press  
CANCEL and input a  
valid ShowView number.  
:OK  
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks.  
● If you’re not receiving PDC/VPS, press NUMBER key  
“7” to set  
to "OFF" (੬ pg. 28).  
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SET TAPE SPEED  
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Press SP/LP to set the tape speed.  
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
:PDC/VPS  
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5
CANCEL  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press OK.  
SP/LP  
● Repeat steps 1–5 for each additional programme.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
OK  
TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER.  
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NOTE:  
For safety, your recorder disables all other functions while in the  
Timer mode. If you want to use the recorder but its Timer mode  
is engaged, press TIMER and all other functions are operable.  
To re-engage the timer, press TIMER.  
To Delay The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press ADD TIME (NUMBER Key "5") after pressing OK in  
step 3. Each time you press, the Stop time is delayed by 5  
minutes (meaning that 5 minutes of recording time is added).  
You can easily compensate for anticipated programme schedule  
delays this way.  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key  
“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily  
serials (Monday–Friday).  
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears  
on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you  
must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (੬ pg. 28).  
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TIMER RECORDING(cont.)  
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If you don’t know the SowView number for the programme you  
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder  
to timer-record the programme.  
Or you can use the Illumi-Guide feature, where the remote  
control tells you which button to press next by lighting it up. To  
use the Illumi-Guide feature, press ILLUMI GUIDE before  
performing step 1. (PROG., REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.)  
Regular Timer  
Programming  
If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly to  
step 1.  
Remember, the clock must be set before you can  
programme the timer (੬ pg. 7).  
ACCESS TIMER PROGRAM-  
MING SCREEN  
Before performing the following steps:  
Press PROG.  
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder  
will come on automatically.  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following  
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● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
buttons will light up: NUMBER keys (0–9), START +/–,  
STOP +/–, DATE +/–, TV PROG. +/–, and CANCEL.  
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
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Press START +/–. (If you’re  
just starting out, “P1”  
appears.)  
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STOP  
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DATE  
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TV PROG  
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The front display panel looks like this:  
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SP  
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● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following  
buttons will light up: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–,  
and TV PROG. +/–.  
CANCEL  
TV PROG.+/–  
START+/–  
ENTER PROGRAMME  
START TIME  
Press START +/– to enter  
– P1 –  
the time you want  
START  
21: 00  
STOP  
3
recording to start.  
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SP  
ON  
● Press and hold START  
+/– to move in 30-  
minute increments, or  
press and release  
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DATE  
25. 12  
TV PROG  
– –  
[+/–] =  
repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
ILLUMI GUIDE  
The front display panel looks like this:  
SP  
When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature  
● Buttons light or blink on the remote control for  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following  
buttons remain lit: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–,  
and TV PROG. +/–.  
approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish  
during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the  
button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on. If  
the button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again,  
press CANCEL and re-perform the timer programming  
procedure from the beginning.  
● If for some reason the remote control's signal is not received  
by the video recorder, press CANCEL and re-perform the  
timer programming procedure from the beginning.  
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ENTER PROGRAMME STOP  
TIME  
stop.  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
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buttons remain lit: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–,  
and TV PROG. +/–.  
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Press DATE +/–. (The current date appears on screen.  
The date you enter appears in its place.)  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following  
buttons remain lit: START +/–, STOP +/–, DATE +/–,  
and TV PROG. +/–.  
ENTER CHANNEL  
POSITION  
2
Press TV PROG. +/–.  
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START  
21: 00  
STOP  
6
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8
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22 : 00  
PDC/VPS, press NUMBER  
WEEKLY  
TIMER  
SP  
ON  
key “7” to set  
to  
:PDC/VPS  
DATE  
25. 12  
TV PROG  
"OFF" (੬ pg. 28).  
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TV PROG.+/–  
START+/–  
SP/LP  
SP  
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● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks  
when the following buttons are lit: START +/–, STOP  
+/–, DATE +/–, and TV PROG. +/–.  
OK  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/LP to set the tape speed.  
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SCREEN  
After confirming all information is correct, press OK  
and the normal screen appears.  
● Repeat steps 1–8 for each additional programme.  
ENGAGE RECORDER’S  
NOTES:  
TIMER MODE  
● To timer-record from a satellite tuner connected to your  
recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector, press TV PROG. +/–  
in step 6 above to set the channel position to "AUX2".  
● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as  
8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record  
a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL"  
appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (੬ pg. 28).  
Press TIMER.  
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To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER  
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for  
daily serials (Monday–Friday).  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
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Auto SP/LP Timer  
Check And Cancel  
Programmes  
If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to  
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically  
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording.  
ACCESS PROGRAMME  
SCREEN  
ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP  
TIMER  
Press PROG CHECK. Each time you press the next  
program’s information appears.  
Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel.  
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The AUTO SP/LP TIMER indicator lights “green”.  
● Press OK and watch the front display panel as the  
Start and Stop times, the Date and the Channel  
Position appear.  
● If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its  
VIDEO mode, you can check program information on  
screen as well.  
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Recording a program of 210 minutes in length onto a  
180-minute tape  
Approximately 150 minutes  
Approximately 60 minutes  
LP mode  
SP mode  
If All Information Is Correct . . .  
. . . programming is completed.  
Total 210 minutes  
Make sure you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER before  
performing timer programming.  
If You Wish To Revise Data . . .  
. . . with the recorder's power turned on, go to step 2.  
If You Wish To Cancel A Program . . .  
NOTES:  
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. . . with the recorder's power turned on, press  
CANCEL. All information you input is deleted.  
● The Auto SP/LP Timer feature is not available during ITR  
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work  
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 as well as some  
tapes of shorter lenghs.  
REVISE PROGRAMME IN-  
FORMATION  
● Even if, in step 1, you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER and the  
indicator lights “green”, that doesn’t mean that the recorder  
will automatically change from SP to LP mode during the  
course of the recording. Watch the tape later to confirm.  
● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or  
more programs, the second programme and those thereafter  
may not fit on the tape if you engage the Auto SP/LP Timer  
mode. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then  
set the tape speed manually during timer programming.  
● There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the  
recorder switches from SP to LP mode.  
Input the appropriate data using the START +/–, STOP  
+/–, DATE +/– and TV PROG. +/– buttons on the  
remote control.  
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Timer Warning  
If you have programmed your  
recorder to timer-record a  
● If you perform timer recording with both PDC/VPS and the  
Auto SP/LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond  
its originally scheduled length, there may be times when the  
programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.  
programme or a series of  
programmes, a warning appears on  
screen to tell you that the record-  
ing is to start in 5 minutes.  
– WARNING–  
TIMER RECORDING  
TO START SOON  
[CANCEL]  
PDC/VPS Recording  
NOTES:  
you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.  
● If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing,  
the warning screen is recorded on the tape in the other video  
recorder.  
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are service designed  
to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special  
code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video  
signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have  
precedence over advertised times you preset in the timer. This  
means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the  
preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the  
broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.  
● The warning only appears if  
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the  
start of timer recording. To clear the display, press CANCEL.  
To Use PDC/VPS Service . . .  
The default setting for PDC/VPS is "ON". To cancel PDC/VPS,  
press NUMBER key "7" so that "OFF" is displayed on screen  
during ShowView or regular timer programming.  
NOTES:  
● When you manually enter programmes (regular timer  
programming), set the start time (PDC or VPS time) exactly as  
advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised  
will result in no recording.  
● PDC/VPS recording is also possible when a satellite tuner or a  
cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
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Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV  
set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also  
be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote  
control.  
Multi-Brand  
Remote  
Before you start . . .  
● Turn on the TV using its remote control.  
● Set the remote control’s TV/VCR switch to TV.  
NOTE:  
to step 2.  
If your TV is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1. Go  
Control  
SET TV BRAND CODE  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down OPER-  
ATE, enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER  
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keys, then press STOP.  
OPERATE  
● You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace  
your remote control’s batteries.  
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goes off, try other operations.  
Press OPERATE on the remote to turn the TV off. If it  
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● To return the remote to video recorder control, set its  
TV/VCR switch to VCR.  
TV PROG.  
TV/VCR  
DIGIT ENTRY  
IMPORTANT  
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with  
JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work  
with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function  
capability.  
OK  
PUSH JOG  
Control Your TV Using Addi-  
tional Buttons  
TV VOL. %fi  
The NUMBER keys on the remote can also be used to select  
the TV’s channel by setting the remote control to the TV mode.  
1 Set the TV/VCR switch to TV.  
2 Use the NUMBER keys, and the DIGIT ENTRY (  
button, the PUSH JOG button, the DISPLAY button or  
the OK button to select the TV’s channel.  
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CODE  
TV BRAND NAME  
● With televisions under Code 01, 03, 04, 06, 07, 10 or 11,  
the DIGIT ENTRY button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-  
digit entry switching button (often labelled – /– –) of your  
TV’s remote control.  
● With televisions under Code 01, 08 or 09, the PUSH JOG  
button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the PUSH  
JOG button corresponds to the 20 + button of your  
TV’s remote control.  
● With televisions using Code 09, the DISPLAY button  
corresponds to the 30 + button.  
● With televisions using Code 06, the OK button corre-  
sponds to the ENTER button of your TV’s remote control.  
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JVC  
BRANDT, NORDMENDE, SABA, TELEAVIA,  
TELEFUNKEN, THOMSON  
FERGUSON  
PHILIPS  
BLAUPUNKT, GRUNDIG  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
GRAETZ, ITT, LUXOR, SALORA, SELECO  
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08  
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14  
MIVAR  
HITACHI  
TOSHIBA  
MITSUBISHI  
FINLUX  
NOTE:  
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.  
Use these buttons as instructed for your TV’s remote  
control.  
NOKIA  
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EDITING  
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You can use your video recorder as the source player or the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or  
From Another  
Video  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to  
the recorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.  
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When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source  
Player . . .  
. . . connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording  
deck.  
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording  
Deck . . .  
. . . you can use the AV1 IN/OUT or AV2 IN connectors.  
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Recorder  
SET RECORDING DECK’S  
INPUT MODE  
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER  
Key "0" or TV PROG. to select depending on the  
connector being used — “AU 1” for the AV1 IN/OUT  
connector, or “AU 2” for the AV2 IN connector.  
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AV2 SELECT switch is set to "AV2".  
START SOURCE PLAYER  
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Engage its Play mode.  
TV PROG.  
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START RECORDING DECK  
Engage its Record mode.  
NOTE:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
TV Receiver  
Player  
Your recorder  
Recorder  
TV Receiver  
Your recorder  
AV2 SELECT  
switch  
AV2 SELECT  
switch  
VIDEO  
CHAN-  
NEL  
VIDEO  
21-pin SCART Cable  
(not provided)  
CHANNEL  
RF Cable (provided)  
21-pin SCART  
Cable (not provided)  
RF Cable (provided)  
Another recorder  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
Player  
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You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video  
recorder as the recorder.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO  
input connectors.  
Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
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● Use the L connector for monaural connection.  
● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder  
is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the  
recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual  
for operating procedure.  
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SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
MODE  
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channel number.  
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START CAMCORDER  
Engage its Play mode.  
START RECORDER  
Engage its Record mode.  
NOTE:  
Connections made to the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input  
connectors automatically override those made to the rear panel  
AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
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REMOTE  
PAUSE  
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not provided)  
Editing Cable  
(not provided)  
VIDEO OUT  
Camcorder  
AUDIO OUT  
EDIT  
Player  
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EDITING (cont.)  
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This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your  
video recorder is used as the source player in combination with  
another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE  
Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for  
automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.  
Random As-  
You can also perform Random Assemble Editing with a second  
non-JVC recorder. ੬ pg. 33  
semble Editing  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
R.A. EDIT  
Connect your recorder’s AV1 IN/OUT connectors to the  
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors on the recording  
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deck, and connect your recorder’s R.A. EDIT connector  
to the PAUSE connector on the recording deck.  
Your recorder  
● If the recording deck doesn’t have a PAUSE connec-  
tor, connect to the R.A. EDIT connector instead.  
● The Mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to  
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.  
Player  
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PREPARE FOR EDITING  
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder  
and set the recorder's input mode.  
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Audio signal  
Video signal  
LOAD SOURCE CASSETTE  
Insert the source cassette into your recorder.  
Another recorder  
(w/PAUSE connector)  
START SOURCE PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY.  
Recorder  
Mini-plug Cable  
(Not provided)  
REMOTE  
PAUSE  
ACCESS R.A. EDIT FUNC-  
TION  
Press R.A. EDIT.  
● The screen is superimposed on the video playback in  
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PLAY  
Find the point on the source  
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the edited scene to begin by  
pressing PUSH JOG  
or  
using the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring or the JOG  
dial, then press IN/OUT.  
0:00:00  
(+) 0:00:00  
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CANCEL  
● The edit-in point is  
registered in memory and appears on the screen.  
● You can also perform an Index Search (if index marks  
have been previously recorded on the tape at the  
desired points) to find the points you want, but this  
will result in reduced accuracy.  
STOP  
START  
PUSH JOG  
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NOTES:  
LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT  
● You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes  
you want to edit in steps 6 – 7. Since you can hear the  
soundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrupt or  
unnatural sounding scene-to-scene transitions. The sound that  
is heard, however, is not TimeScan Audio.  
Find the point where you  
=1  
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0:02:23  
want the edited scene to  
end by pressing PUSH JOG  
or using the TIME  
SCAN SHUTTLE ring or the  
JOG dial, then press IN/  
OUT.  
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● When editing, there may be a discrepancy of about 2 seconds on  
the source tape between the locations you chose as edit-in/-out  
points and the locations your recorder recognizes as those points.  
● For any scene, the edit-out point must have a counter reading  
that is at least 1 second after the corresponding edit-in point. Any  
less than 1 second and the edit-out point will not be registered.  
● Since the source recorder prerolls during Random Assemble  
Editing, there must be at least 15 seconds worth of recorded  
material prior to any edit-in point on the source tape.  
● If the search time for an edit-in point exceeds 5 minutes, the  
recording deck enters its Stop mode and editing will not take place.  
● During steps 6 and 7 — if you engage the Pause mode while  
registering edit-in and -out points in the R.A. Edit screen, the  
characters in the on-screen display may become distorted. This  
is normal.  
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● The edit-out point is  
registered in memory  
and appears on the  
screen.  
● The total time of the  
edited scenes is displayed  
to the right of "(+)".  
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● Repeat steps 6 and 7 for  
each additional scene.  
PREPARE RECORDING DECK  
Engage its Record-Standby mode.  
To Make Corrections . . .  
. . . during step 6 or 7, you can cancel registered in and out  
points by pressing CANCEL on the remote control. Each time  
you press, the preceding point is erased.  
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● If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points  
and want to reset the first set, you have to press CANCEL until  
all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them  
after you've repaired the first set of points.  
Press START.  
● Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are  
copied to the recording deck in the order they were  
registered.  
● The on-screen display remains while your recorder  
searches for each scene (blinking cursor indicates  
scene currently being searched for), but disappears  
during actual editing.  
● During scene search, the recording deck automati-  
cally enters its Record-Standby mode.  
● When all registered scenes have been edited, your  
recorder enters the Pause mode, the recording deck  
enters its Record-Standby mode, and the cursor blinks  
at the next available number.  
Memory Capacity  
Random Assemble Editing shares  
memory space with the recorder's  
timer. If there are programs  
occupied by timer-recording data,  
those spaces cannot be used to  
register edit-in and -out points —  
meaning you won't be able to edit  
8 scenes.  
PROGRAM FULL  
0:00:00  
(+) 0:00:00  
● When all 8 programs are full, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on  
the R.A. EDIT screen.  
● To cancel a program, see page 28.  
END R.A. EDIT  
your recorder and for the recording deck.  
Press R.A. EDIT again, and engage the Stop mode for  
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RM-V704U Multi-Brand R.A. Edit Controller  
(Not provided)  
By connecting this controller to your recorder's R.A. EDIT  
connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in  
combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The controller  
is compatible with various major recorder brands. For compatible  
systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.  
NOTE:  
Although the RM-V704U is designed to operate the recording  
deck, it may not work with some recorders, or may have limited  
function capability.  
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Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new  
material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are  
replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack  
remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio  
track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.  
Use your video recorder as the recorder.  
Insert Editing  
Source tape  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
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After insert editing  
Normal audio  
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Recorded tape  
Video/Hi-Fi  
audio track  
Audio signal  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT  
connectors to your recorder's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN  
on the front panel.  
Video signal  
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Another recorder  
Press NUMBER key "0". "F-AU" appears in place of a  
channel number.  
Player  
LOCATE END POINT  
Load the recording cassette into your recorder, and play  
it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the  
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE controls or PUSH JOG  
and PAUSE.  
RESET THE COUNTER  
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C.RESET  
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE controls or PUSH JOG  
and PAUSE.  
● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.  
PAUSE  
PUSH JOG  
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ENGAGE INSERT EDITING  
Press INSERT.  
● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.  
● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the  
input source you are going to record.  
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Load the source cassette and play back the segment  
that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the  
section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press  
PLAY to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing  
begins at this point.  
END INSERT EDITING  
At counter "0:00:00", Insert Editing will stop automati-  
cally while the tape continues running in the Play  
mode. if you wish to stop Insert Editing before the  
specified edit-out point, press C.RESET.  
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If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and  
normal audio soundtrack all at the same time...  
In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB also.  
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NOTES:  
● Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer.  
● Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab  
has been removed.  
● In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/LP) is determined by  
the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous  
recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted  
picture will be distorted at the switching point.  
● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit  
may become erased.  
● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN/  
OUT or AV2 IN connector. When using these connectors,  
make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.  
● Connections made to the recorder's front panel are given  
priority over those made to the rear panel connectors.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
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Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously  
recorded tape with a new soundtrack.  
Audio Dubbing  
Normal audio track  
Pre-recorded tape  
Video/Hi-Fi audio  
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Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R  
connectors on the recorder's front panel.  
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recorder's AUDIO IN L connector.  
CD Player  
SET INPUT MODE  
Press NUMBER key "0". "F-AU" appears in place of a  
channel number.  
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LOCATE START POINT  
CD Player  
Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your  
recorder, and press PAUSE when you find the point  
where you want to start dubbing.  
Mixer output  
Audio mixer  
ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING  
Press A. DUB.  
Original sound  
AUDIO OUT  
● To perform audio dubbbing with audio mixing, press  
AUDIO MONITOR to select "L + R" at this point.  
*Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if  
you're using a monaural audio component, or if you  
don't have an audio mixer.  
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Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press  
PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing  
begins at this point.  
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PLAY to resume dubbing.  
END AUDIO DUBBING  
Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and  
engage the audio component's Stop mode.  
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NOTES:  
● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the  
normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to  
hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press  
AUDIO MONITOR to select "L+R+NORM" (੬ pg. 13).  
● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches  
"0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the  
counter reading before dubbing.  
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● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN/  
OUT or AV2 IN connector. When using these connectors,  
make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.  
● Connections made to the recorder's front panel are given  
priority over those made to the rear panel connectors.  
● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has  
had its record safety tab removed.  
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● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO  
MONITOR to select the soundtrack you wish to hear  
(੬ pg. 13).  
PAUSE  
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USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN  
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Perform steps 1 and 2 of the previous procedure to access  
Storing Channels Manually  
the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Channel Set.  
ACCESS CH. SET MODE  
MENU  
Language screen appears. Press OK. The Ch. Set Mode  
menu appears.  
Delete A Channel  
Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The  
SELECT ITEM  
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Press PUSH JOG  
until the item you want to  
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SELECT MODE  
then press OK. The Confirmation screen appears.  
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to select “MANUAL CH SET”,  
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DELETE CHANNEL  
Press CANCEL.  
● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves  
up one line.  
● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
SELECT POSITION  
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Press PUSH JOG  
until an open position in  
fi
which you want to store a channel begins blinking,  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
then press OK. The Manual Ch. Set screen appears.  
SCREEN  
INPUT CHANNEL  
Press CH SET.  
The number "01" appears blinking beneath "CH".  
Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number  
you want to store.  
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the item beneath "CH" begins blinking, then press  
Change Station Channel  
Position  
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. While tuning, “F+” or “F–” appears.  
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● If necessary, to change the band between CH(regular)  
and CC(cable), press PUSH JOG until CH or CC is  
blinking, then press PUSH JOG %fi to select the  
SELECT ITEM  
move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station  
name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking.  
band.  
● When storing a channel that sends scrambled  
broadcasts, press PUSH JOG until "DECODER"  
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Press PUSH JOG  
until the item you want to  
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blinks, then press PUSH JOG  
to "ON" ("OFF" is the default setting).  
to set "DECODER"  
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ENTER NEW CHANNEL  
INFORMATION  
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Press PUSH JOG  
to move the station to the new  
channel position, then press OK.  
Example: If you moved the station in position 3 to  
position 7, the stations originally in positions 4–7 each  
move up one space.  
Press OK or STORE, and the Confirmation screen  
appears.  
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● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
SCREEN  
Press CH SET.  
Press CH SET.  
● To input the station name, see page 39.  
● To change positions, see "Change Station Channel  
Position" (at right).  
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Make sure that the AV2 SELECT switch is set to "DECODER"  
(੬ pg. 4).  
1– Perform steps 1 and 2 above.  
2– Press PUSH JOG  
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to select the position of the  
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press OK three times.  
3– Press PUSH JOG until "DECODER" begins blinking, and  
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● Repeat steps 2 – 4 for each additional channel.  
5– Press CH SET.  
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Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on  
page 38 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Fine-Tuning Channels  
Already Stored  
SELECT CHANNEL TO  
FINE-TUNE  
Set Stations (A)  
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Press PUSH JOG  
until the channel you want to  
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SELECT ITEM  
blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name  
(ID) begins blinking.  
tune begins blinking.  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
until the item you want begins  
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SCREEN  
SELECT NEW STATION  
you want to store begins blinking.  
%fi  
Press PUSH JOG  
until the new station’s name (ID)  
Press OK three times. The Manual Ch. Set screen  
appears.  
Registered station names (੬ pg. 40) appear as you  
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press PUSH JOG  
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PERFORM TUNING  
SWITCH STATIONS  
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Press PUSH JOG  
Then press OK.  
until the picture is its clearest.  
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Press OK.  
● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
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● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
CLOSE CONFIRMATION  
SCREEN  
SCREEN  
Press CH SET.  
Press CH SET.  
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NOTE:  
First perform step 1 of the above procedure.  
SELECT STATION NAME  
CHARACTER  
Press PUSH JOG and the first letter of the station  
name begins blinking.  
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ENTER NEW CHARACTER  
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Press PUSH JOG  
to cycle through the characters  
(space)) and stop when the  
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enter. Enter the remaining characters the same way  
(maximum of 4).  
After entering all characters, press OK.  
● Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.  
● If you make a mistake, press PUSH JOG until the  
incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the  
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correct character by pressing PUSH JOG  
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SCREEN  
Press CH SET.  
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TV STATION AND ID LIST  
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STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
1000  
3SAT  
ADLT  
ANT3  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BR3  
TV1000  
3SAT  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PREM  
PRO7  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RET4  
21  
RTBF  
RTL  
RTL2  
RTL4  
RTP  
S4  
SAT1  
SBS  
SHOW  
SIC  
SKY  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SRTL  
STAR  
SVT1  
SVT2  
SW3  
TCC  
ORF2  
ORF3  
ADULT  
ANTENA3  
ARD  
OWL3  
PREMIERE  
PRO7  
ARTE  
RAI1  
BBC GROUP  
BBC1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
BBC2  
RETE4  
BAYERN3  
CANAL PLUS  
PORTUGUSES  
CANALE5  
CHANNEL4  
CHANNEL5  
CHILD  
TELE21  
RTBF1 or 2  
RTL  
C+  
C1  
CAN5  
CH4  
CH5  
CHLD  
CINE  
CLUB  
CMT  
CNN  
CSUR  
DISC  
DR  
RTL2  
RTL4  
RTP  
SCHWEIZ4  
SAT1  
CINEMA  
TELECLUB  
CMT  
SBS  
SHOW  
SOCIEDADE  
SKY CHANNEL  
SKY NEWS  
SPORT  
SUPER RTL  
STAR-TV  
SVT1  
CNN  
ANDALUCIA  
DISCOVERY  
DR TV  
DRS  
DSF  
DRS  
DSF  
ETB1  
ETB2  
ETB1  
ETB2  
EURO  
EUSP  
FEMM  
FILM  
FNET  
FR2  
FR3  
GALA  
HR3  
INFO  
ITA1  
SVT2  
SUEDWEST3  
TCC  
TELE  
TELE5  
TF1  
TM3  
EURONEWS  
EUROSPORTS  
FEMMAN  
FILM  
FILMNET  
France2  
France3  
GALAVISION  
HESSEN3  
INFO-KANAL  
ITALIA1  
ITALIA7  
ITV  
TELE  
TEL5  
TF1  
TM3  
TMC  
TNT  
TELEMONTECARLO  
TNT INT  
TRT INT  
TSI  
TRT  
TSI  
TSR  
TSR  
ITA7  
ITV  
TV1  
BRTN TV1  
BRTN TV2  
TV3  
TV2  
JSTV  
KA2  
KAB1  
KAN2  
LOCA  
M6  
JSTV  
KA2  
TV3  
TVE1  
TVE2  
TVG  
TVI  
TVE1  
TVE2  
KABEL1  
KANAL2  
LOCAL  
M6  
TV GALICIA  
TV INDEPENDENT  
TV NORGE  
VIDEO  
VERONICA  
VH-1  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
VIDEO MUSIC  
VOX  
VT4  
VTM  
West1  
West3  
TVN  
VCR  
VERO  
VH-1  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VMTV  
VOX  
VT4  
MBC  
MCM  
MDR  
MOVE  
MTV  
MTV3  
N3  
N-TV  
NBC  
NDR  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NEWS  
NRK  
ODE  
ORF1  
MBR  
MCM  
MDR  
MOVIE  
MTV  
MTV3  
NORD3  
N-TV  
NBC SUPER  
NDR  
VTM  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
ZDF  
NED1  
NED2  
YLE1  
YLE2  
ZDF  
ZTV  
NED3  
NRK  
ODEON  
ORF1  
ZTV  
* The ID designator appears on your recorder's front display  
panel and in the on-screen listing.  
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42  
EN  
● The source (another video recorder,  
Confirm that the source is properly  
connected.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.  
camcorder) has not been properly  
connected.  
● All necessary power switches have  
not been turned on.  
● The input mode is not correct.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches  
are turned on.  
Set the input mode to “AU”.  
4. Camcorder recording is not  
possible.  
● The camcorder has not been  
properly connected.  
Confirm that the camcorder is  
properly connected.  
● The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to “AU”.  
TIMER RECORDING  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
● The timer is not engaged.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
settings.  
Press TIMER and confirm that “‰“ is  
displayed on the display panel.  
SYMPTOM  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
Timer programming can’t be  
performed while a timer recording is  
in progress. Wait until it finishes.  
2. On-screen timer programming is  
not possible.  
● Timer recording is in progress.  
● The timer is engaged but there’s no  
cassette loaded.  
Load a cassette with the Record  
Safety tab intact, or cover the hole  
using adhesive tape.  
3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display  
panel won’t stop blinking.  
● The loaded cassette has had its  
Record Safety tab removed.  
Remove the cassette and cover the  
hole with adhesive tape, or insert a  
cassette with the Record Safety tab  
intact.  
4. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, and “‰“ and “]“ on the  
display panel won’t stop blinking.  
● TIMER has been pressed when there  
are no programs in memory, or the  
timer record information has been  
programmed incorrectly.  
Check the programmed data and re-  
program as necessary, then press  
TIMER again.  
5. “‰“ blinks for 10 seconds and the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
● The end of the tape was reached  
during timer recording.  
The programme may not have been  
recorded in its entirety. Next time  
make sure you have enough time on  
the tape to record the entire  
programme.  
6. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and  
“‰“ and “]“ won’t stop  
blinking.  
● The recorder’s channel positions  
have been set incorrectly.  
Refer to "Guide Prog. Number Set"  
and re-perform the procedure  
(੬ pg. 22).  
7. ShowView does not timer-record  
properly.  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from  
the TV during camcorder record-  
ing.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The camcorder’s microphone is too  
close to the TV.  
● The TV’s volume is too high.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Position the camcorder so its  
microphone is away from the TV.  
Turn the TV’s volume down.  
2. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
● Those channels have been desig-  
nated to be skipped.  
If you need the skipped channels,  
restore them (੬ pg. 38).  
3. The channel cannot be changed.  
● Recording is in progress.  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change channels, then press PLAY to  
resume recording.  
4. The remote control won’t operate  
the TV.  
● The TV/VCR switch is in the wrong  
position.  
Set the switch to TV.  
5. Channel settings that were made  
manually seem to have changed or  
disappeared.  
● After the manual settings were  
made, Auto Channel Set was  
performed.  
Perform manual setting again.  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
EN  
43  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end  
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by  
the beginning of the continuation of recording. Why  
does this happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
resume points.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
the heads.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the  
Record-Pause mode?  
A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode auto-  
matically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.  
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal  
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be  
concerned about this?  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the  
beginning.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the Record Safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. "  
" and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder  
can’t find the programme I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
there a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in  
progress.  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
A. 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.  
ATTENTION:  
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,  
switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette.  
After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.  
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INDEX  
44  
EN  
FRONT VIEW  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
0
! @ # $  
%
9
8
REW  
FF  
SP/ LP A.DUB INSERT  
OPERATE  
R.A.EDIT  
IN/OUT  
START  
TIMER  
Hi-Fi REC  
TIME SCAN  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
HEAD PHONE VOLUME  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
+8  
4
0
VIDEO  
D
W
REMAIN  
AUTO SP/LP  
TIMER  
ON  
OFF  
•
•
•
•
0
10  
0
10  
TV PROG/  
JOG  
VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R  
6
10  
–20dB  
NORM  
REMOTE  
PAUSE  
SP  
LP  
EP  
I
T
R
L
R
D
M
SHUTTLE  
*
^ &  
( )  
q w e  
r
t y  
o p  
u i  
Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons.  
1 OPERATE Button (੬ pg. 3)  
2 TIMER Button (੬ pg. 25)  
3 R.A.EDIT Button (੬ pg. 32)  
4 SP/LP [Tape Speed] Button (੬ pg. 16)  
5 IN/OUT Button (੬ pg. 32)  
6 A. DUB [Audio Dubbing] Button (੬ pg. 36)  
7 INSERT Button (੬ pg. 34)  
^ Headphone Connector*  
& Headphone Volume control*  
* VIDEO and AUDIO Input Connectors (੬ pg. 31)  
( Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control (੬ pg. 21)  
) REMOTE PAUSE Connector (੬ pg. 31)  
q TIME SCAN AUDIO Switch (੬ pg. 14)  
w AUTO SP/LP TIMER Button (੬ pg. 28)  
e AUTO SP/LP TIMER Indicator (੬ pg. 28)  
r Display Panel (੬ pg. 45)  
8 START Button (੬ pg. 33)  
9 Cassette Loading Slot  
0 STOP/EJECT Button (੬ pg. 9)  
! PLAY Button (੬ pg. 9)  
t Infrared Beam Receiving Window  
y RECORD Button (੬ pg. 16)  
@ TIME SCAN Indicator (੬ pg. 14)  
# TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring (੬ pg. 14)  
$ TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Indicator (੬ pg. 14)  
% JOG Dial (੬ pg. 10)  
u REVIEW Button (੬ pg. 11)  
i PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 10)  
o Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 9)  
p Fast Foward Button [FF] Button (੬ pg. 9)  
TV PROG. Dial (੬ pg. 16)  
* It is possible to listen to the audio using headphones.  
Adjust the volume level using the Headphone Volume  
Control.  
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EN  
45  
REAR VIEW  
2 3  
1
4
5
L
R
AUDIO OUT  
ANT. IN  
AV2 IN/DECODER  
AV1 IN/OUT  
AV2 SELECT  
32  
40  
/
RF TEST  
DECODER  
OFF ON  
AV2  
R.A. EDIT  
RF OUT  
7
8
9
6
1 Mains Power Cord (੬ pg. 3)  
6 AV2 SELECT/RF TEST Switch (੬ pg. 4)  
7 R.A.EDIT Connector (੬ pg. 32)  
8 RF OUT Connector (੬ pg. 3)  
2 AUDIO OUT(L/R) Connectors (੬ pg. 3)  
3 AV1 IN/OUT Connector (੬ pg. 3)  
4 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector (੬ pg. 4)  
5 ANT. IN Connector (੬ pg. 3)  
9 RF Output Channel Adjustment Screw (੬ pg. 4)  
DISPLAY PANEL  
1
9
2
3 4  
5
6
7
8
+8  
4
VIDEO  
REMAIN  
D
W
0
6
SP  
LP  
EP  
10  
–20dB  
NORM  
L
R
I T R  
D
M
0 ! @ #  
$
%
^
1 and 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
3 ”DAILY” Program Mark (੬ pg. 25)  
4 ”WEEKLY” Program Mark (੬ pg. 25)  
5 Start Time/Stop Time Indicator (੬ pg. 24)  
6 Tape Remaining Time Indicator (੬ pg. 13)  
7 PDC/VPS Indicator (੬ pg. 28)  
8 VIDEO Indicator (੬ pg. 21)  
9 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display (੬ pg. 17)  
Audio Level Indicator (੬ pg. 21)  
0 ”Cassette Loaded” Mark  
! Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 21)  
@ Tape Speed Indicators (੬ pg. 16)  
# ”Timer” Indicator (੬ pg. 25)  
$ Clock/Counter/Tape Remaining Time Display  
(੬ pg. 7)  
PLAY:  
FF:  
RECORD:  
RECORD PAUSE:  
AUDIO  
DUBBING:  
REW:  
FF VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
AUDIO DUBBING  
PAUSE:  
*
REW VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
INSERT:  
*
REVERSE PLAY:  
INSERT PAUSE:  
% Channel/Mode Display (੬ pg. 5)  
^ Audio Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 13)  
STILL:  
FORWARD SLOW:  
AUDIO DUBBING  
INSERT:  
STILL:  
REVERSE SLOW:  
AUDIO DUBBING  
INSERT PAUSE:  
* The indicator will blink during turbo search.  
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46  
EN  
REMOTE CONTROL  
7 CANCEL Button (੬ pg. 23)  
1
*
C.RESET Button (੬ pg. 13)  
8 START +/– Button ੬ pg. 26)  
9 STOP +/– Button (੬ pg. 27)  
0 TRACKING Button (੬ pg. 11)  
SP/LP Button (੬ pg. 16)  
DIGIT ENTRY Button (੬ pg. 29)  
! AUDIO MONITOR Button (੬ pg. 13)  
TV MUTE Button (੬ pg. 29)  
@ Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 9)  
# PLAY Button (੬ pg. 9)  
$ RECORD Button (੬ pg. 16)  
% SCENE FINDER Button (੬ pg. 12)  
^ PROG. Button (੬ pg. 24)  
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
p
Q
W
OPERATE  
MODE  
CH SET  
CLOCK  
STORE  
2
3
4
5
6
7
C.MEMORY  
DISPLAY  
A
B
2
1
4
2
3
ADD TIME  
5
6
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
7
C.RESET  
8
AUX  
9
CANCEL  
TIMER  
0
TV  
PROG.  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
8
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
& PUSH JOG %fi  
Button (੬ pg. 5)  
Button (੬ pg. 10)  
9
0
!
@
#
$
%
AUDIO MONITOR  
TV/VIDEO  
(MONITOR)  
TV  
VCR  
PUSH JOG  
* STORE Button (੬ pg. 38)  
C.MEMORY Button (੬ pg. 13)  
( OPERATE Button (੬ pg. 3)  
) DISPLAY Button (੬ pg. 13)  
q MODE Button (੬ pg. 17)  
w ADD TIME Button (੬ pg. 25)  
e DAILY Button (੬ pg. 25)  
r WEEKLY Button (੬ pg. 25)  
t AUX Button (੬ pg. 30)  
y TIMER Button (੬ pg. 25)  
u TV PROG. +/– Button (੬ pg. 5)  
i DATE +/– Button (੬ pg. 27)  
o TV/VCR Switch (੬ pg. 29)  
p TV/VIDEO Button (੬ pg. 21)  
Q Fast Forward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 9)  
W PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 10)  
E STOP Button (੬ pg. 9)  
ED  
V
E
R
T
PUSH JOG  
^
&
Y
U
I
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1 CH SET Button (੬ pg. 5)  
2 REVIEW Button (੬ pg. 11)  
3 A/B CODE Switch (੬ pg. 13)  
4 CLOCK Button (੬ pg. 7)  
5 NUMBER Keys (੬ pg. 16)  
R PROG CHECK Button (੬ pg. 28)  
IN/OUT Button (੬ pg. 32)  
T OK Button (੬ pg. 5)  
START Button (੬ pg. 33)  
Y R.A.EDIT Button (੬ pg. 32)  
U TV VOL %fi Button (੬ pg. 29)  
I ILLUMI GUIDE Button (੬ pg. 24)  
6
(PDC/VPS) Button (੬ pg. 28)  
Installing Batteries  
How To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your video  
recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of  
JVC and other brands (੬ pg. 29).  
1 Open the battery compartment cover.  
2 Insert 2 "R6"-size batteries (provided) in the correct  
directions.  
● Point the remote control toward the sensor window.  
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control  
is about 8 m.  
3 Replace the cover.  
NOTE:  
If for some reason the remote control doesn't work properly,  
remove its batteries, wait a short time and then try again.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
47  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Temperature  
: AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz  
TV channel storage  
capacity  
: 24 W  
: 99 positions  
(+AUX position "AU")  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
: VHF 47 – 89/104 – 300/  
302 – 470MHz  
Operating  
: 5°C to 40°C  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
Storage  
: –20°C to 60°C  
: Horizontal only  
: 465 x 105 x 353 mm  
: 5.4 kg  
Operating position  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
Weight  
UHF 470 – 862MHz  
: UHF channel 36 (Adjustable  
32 – 40)  
Aerial output  
Format  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
: VHS PAL standard  
Memory backup time  
: Approx. 60 min.  
: 240 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
: 480 min. with E-240 video  
cassette  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
(LP)  
: RF cable,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
"R6" battery x 2  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: PAL-type colour signal and  
CCIR monochrome  
signal,625 lines 50 fields  
: DA4 (Double Azimuth) head  
helical scan system  
: 45 dB  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Recording system  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
: 250 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Norma  
audio)  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi  
audio)  
: 21-pin scart connectors (IN/  
OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1)  
RCA connectors (VIDEO IN x  
1, AUDIO IN x 1, AUDIO  
OUT x 1)  
Input/Output  
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EN  
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
0P9ri9n6teHdOinV*JaUpNan*VP  
EG/EH  
COPYRIGHT © 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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