JVC VCR HR J261EU User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE  
RECORDER  
ENGLISH  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
2
Safety Precautions .................................2  
INDEX  
4
7
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
Basic Connections ................................7  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
8
Auto Set Up ..........................................8  
Preset Download ................................10  
Language ............................................12  
T-V LINK  
13  
T-V Link Functions ..............................13  
PLAYBACK  
14  
Basic Playback ....................................14  
Playback Features ...............................15  
RECORDING  
18  
Basic Recording ..................................18  
Recording Features .............................19  
B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................21  
TIMER RECORDING  
22  
Express Timer Programming ................22  
EDITING  
26  
Edit From A Camcorder ......................26  
Edit To Or From Another Video  
Recorder .............................................27  
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
28  
Mode Set ............................................28  
Clock Set ............................................31  
Tuner Set ............................................32  
Video Channel Set ..............................38  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
LIST OF TERMS  
39  
42  
43  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Back Cover  
EN  
LPT0321-001B  
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For Italy:  
“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”  
The STANDBY/ON 1 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches  
operating current on and off. “`“ shows electrical power standby and “!“ shows ON.  
Video tapes recorded with another recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on this  
video recorder.  
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video  
cassette.  
1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .  
...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.  
...in direct sunlight.  
...in a dusty environment.  
...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.  
...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.  
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings.  
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.  
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.  
5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or  
under extremely humid conditions-just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold  
liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where  
condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.  
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INDEX  
FRONT VIEW  
A STANDBY/ON 1 Button pg. 8  
B Cassette Loading Slot  
C REVIEW Button pg. 16  
I Front Display Panel pg. 5  
J Infrared Beam Receiving Window  
K PR +/– Buttons pg. 18  
D Rewind 3 Button pg. 14, 15  
E Play 4 Button pg. 14  
F Fast Forward 5 Button pg. 14, 15  
G Counter Reset 0000 Button pg. 20  
H Timer# Button pg. 23  
L Display – – : – – Button pg. 20  
M Record 7 Button pg. 18  
N Stop/Eject 0 Button pg. 14  
O Pause 9 Button pg. 15  
REAR VIEW  
A Mains Power Cord pg. 7  
B ANT. IN Connector pg. 7  
C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector  
pg. 7, 26, 27  
D RF OUT Connector pg. 7  
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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL  
A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display pg. 21  
C Programme Time Indicators pg. 22  
D “Timer” Indicator pg. 23  
E Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg. 20  
F Channel/Clock Display  
B Symbolic Mode Indicators  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
u i  
G Instant REVIEW Indicator pg. 16  
H VCR Indicator pg. 19  
PLAY:  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
u
o
I “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
RECORD  
PAUSE:  
J Counter/Remain Display  
o i  
K Mode Display (L-1)  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (pg. 29), various  
E Tape position indicator  
The tape position indicator  
appears on the TV screen  
when you press 3 or  
5 from the Stop mode  
or perform an Index Search  
(pg. 17). The position of  
q” in relation to “0”  
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.  
(beginning) or “+” (end)  
shows you where you are  
on the tape.  
Beginning  
End  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position  
indicator may not appear correctly.  
F Current day/month/year  
G Clock display  
H Channel position number and station name/  
Auxiliary input indicator (L-1)  
I Timer warning display  
A Operation mode indicators  
B Tape direction  
C Counter display  
D Tape remaining time indicator pg. 20  
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-  
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at that time.The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes  
leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display,  
press &.  
J Cassette loaded mark  
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INDEX (cont.)  
A TV Button “Operating JVC TVs” below  
B TV/VCR Button pg. 19 and “Operating JVC  
TVs” below  
REMOTE CONTROL  
C REVIEW Button pg. 16  
D NUMBER Keys pg. 18  
E VPS/PDC Button (Not functions with this  
recorder.)  
F Cancel & Button pg. 24  
0000 Button pg. 20  
G STOP +/– Button pg. 22  
H START +/– Button pg. 22  
I PROG Button pg. 22  
J Programme Check " Button pg. 24  
K Rewind 3 Button pg. 14, 15  
L Record 7 Button pg. 18  
M Stop 8 Button pg. 14, 18  
N MENU Button pg. 12  
O r t Button pg. 8  
TV PR +/– Button “Operating JVC TVs” below  
P STANDBY/ON 1 Button pg. 8  
Q ^ (TV Muting) Button “Operating JVC  
TVs” below  
R Display – – : – – Button pg. 20  
S DAILY Button pg. 23  
T WEEKLY Button pg. 23  
U AUX Button pg. 26  
V # (Timer) Button pg. 23  
W DATE +/– Button pg. 22  
X PR +/– Button pg. 18  
Y Auto Tracking p Button pg. 16  
Z 30 SEC Button pg. 17  
a Play 4 Button pg. 14  
b Fast Forward 5 Button pg. 14, 15  
c Pause 9 Button pg. 15  
d OK Button pg. 9  
e w e Button pg. 15  
TV % +/– Button “Operating JVC TVs” below  
How To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your video recorders  
functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets.  
(“Operating JVC TVs” below.)  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also  
be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV  
button. (“Operating JVC TVs” in the right column )  
Point the remote control toward the receiving window.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote control is  
about 8 m.  
This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not  
applicable to B code signals.  
Operating JVC TVs  
To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press  
the corresponding button: STANDBY/ON 1, TV/VCR,  
TV PR +/–, TV %+/–, ^ (TV Muting).  
NOTES:  
When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct  
directions as indicated under the battery cover.  
Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions  
may not be operated using the remote control.  
If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its  
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then  
try again.  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER  
Its essential that your video recorder be properly  
connected.  
Basic Connections  
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY  
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.  
Aerial connector  
A Check the contents.  
Back of TV  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on the back cover.  
B Situate the recorder.  
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.  
TV aerial  
cable  
C Connect the recorder to TV.  
21-pin SCART  
connector  
The connection method you use depends on the type of  
TV you have.  
21-pin SCART  
RF cable  
cable  
(provided)  
RF Connection  
(not provided)  
To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .  
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the  
rear panel of the recorder.  
C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT  
connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TVs  
aerial connector.  
Mains power cord  
AV Connection  
To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .  
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection”.  
B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the AV1  
(L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and  
the TVs 21-pin SCART connector.  
Back of  
recorder  
D Connect the recorder to mains.  
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT  
Mains outlet  
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.  
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set  
Up” on page 8.  
Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input  
connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of  
interference. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will  
need an optional 21-pin SCART cable in order to  
enjoy stereo playback of video tapes.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
Before starting, make sure of the following:  
The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.  
The recorders mains power cord should be connected to a  
mains outlet.  
Auto Set Up  
If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be  
set to its AV mode (with AV connection pg. 7) or UHF  
channel 36 (with RF connection pg. 7).  
After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is  
pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply  
selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the  
tuner channels automatically.  
* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also  
need to select your language.  
A Turn on the recorder.  
Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country  
Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on  
the TV screen.  
NOTE:  
If you have connected your TV to  
the recorder with RF connection  
and the on-screen display  
appearing on UHF channel 36  
looks distorted, perform “Video  
Channel Set” on page 38.  
B Select your country.  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select your international telephone country  
code of your country referring to the chart in the left  
column.  
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.  
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to your  
countrys name.  
International Telephone Country Code  
BELGIUM  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
32  
42  
45  
49  
34  
30  
39  
36  
31  
NORGE  
ÖSTERREICH  
POLSKA  
PORTUGAL  
SUISSE  
SUOMI  
SVERIGE  
OTHER WESTERN EUROPE  
OTHER EASTERN EUROPE  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
47  
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA  
DANMARK  
DEUTSCHLAND  
ESPAÑA  
43  
48  
351  
41  
358  
46  
– –  
EE  
NOTES:  
If you have selected BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE (41), go to step  
3.  
GREECE  
ITALIA  
MAGYARORSZÁG  
NEDERLAND  
If you have selected any other country name (code), go to step  
4.  
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C Select the language.  
display panel and/or on the TV screen.  
E Perform Auto Set Up.  
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.  
Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front  
Press MENU. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select your language code.  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e.  
Language Code  
ENGLISH  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
NORSK  
SUOMI  
DANSK  
POLSKI  
CEcTINA  
MAGYAR  
:
:
:
:
:
:
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“AUTO SET” and press OK or  
e.  
DEUTSCH  
FRANCAIS  
ITALIANO  
CASTELLANO  
NEDERLANDS  
SVENSKA  
(Example) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE.  
International telephone  
Language code  
country code  
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press  
any button on the recorder or remote control.  
If you are using the on-screen  
display, the AUTO SET  
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to the  
language of your choice.  
screen will appear. As Auto  
Set Up progresses, the “q“  
mark on the TV screen  
moves from left to right.  
When the Auto Set Up is  
completed, “SCAN  
COMPLETED” appears for  
about 5 seconds, then the  
normal screen appears.  
Beginning  
End  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV  
D Set the date and time.  
connection (pg. 7), the recorder will automatically perform  
Preset Download (pg. 10).  
Press OK. The Clock Set  
screen appears. Press rt to  
set the time, then press OK or  
e. The “date” display begins  
blinking. Repeat the same  
procedure to set the date and  
year.  
ATTENTION  
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorders  
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations remain in  
the recorders memory and the recorder will not perform  
Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock.  
(pg. 31)  
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as  
required.  
Video channel setting (for RF connection users) pg. 38  
Tuner setting pg. 32  
Clock setting pg. 31  
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform  
tuner setting (pg. 32) and, if necessary, video channel  
setting (pg. 38).  
When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time  
by 30 minutes.  
When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date  
by 15 days.  
NOTES:  
If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while Auto  
Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure  
to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.  
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds  
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set  
Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.  
Select the appropriate TV system for those channels  
(pg. 35, “INFORMATION”).  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV  
connection (pg. 7), the recorder will automatically perform  
Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 5 on page 9.  
Preset Download  
Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Auto Set Up” on page 8 before  
continuing.  
ATTENTION  
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,  
etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.  
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,  
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTViewLink via fully-  
wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and  
available functions may differ by system.  
A Perform Preset Download.  
Press MENU. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on  
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.  
On the front display panel  
Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.  
On the on-screen display  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to “T-V  
LINK” and press OK or e.  
Preset positions on the front display panel increase from  
“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote  
control.  
If you are using the on-screen  
display, the T-V LINK screen  
will appear. When Preset  
Download is completed,  
“COMPLETED” appears for  
about 5 seconds, then the  
normal screen appears.  
If you press any button on the  
recorder or remote control  
while downloading is in  
progress, it will be interrupted.  
B Set the video channel.  
Set the video channel to off manually. (pg. 38)  
NOTES:  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while  
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be  
sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the  
beginning.  
On this recorder, the characters available for station names  
(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I (space). Some names of  
downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV  
(pg. 36).  
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IMPORTANT  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an  
unacceptable picture (pg. 35, “Delete A Channel”).  
INFORMATION  
Language for the on-screen display  
Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in  
step 2 on page 8 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.  
SUOMI  
SUOMI  
DANMARK  
DANSK  
NEDERLAND  
NEDERLANDS  
ENGLISH  
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
PORTUGAL  
DEUTSCHLAND  
POLSKA  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH  
POLSKI  
ÖSTERREICH  
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA  
ITALIA  
DEUTSCH  
CEcTINA  
GREECE  
OTHER WESTERN EUROPE  
OTHER EASTERN EUROPE  
ENGLISH  
ITALIANO  
MAGYAR  
CASTELLANO  
ENGLISH  
NORGE  
SVERIGE  
NORSK  
SVENSKA  
MAGYARORSZÁG  
ESPAÑA  
If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 12.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen  
messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up  
selects the language automatically (pg. 11), you can  
change the language setting manually as required.  
Language  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
B Access the Country Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“AUTO CH SET”, then press  
OK or e.  
C Select your country.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your  
countrys name, then press OK or e.  
D Select the language.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to the  
language of your choice.  
You do not have to press OK;  
pressing OK enters AUTO SET/  
T-V LINK screen.  
E Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
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T-V LINK  
T-V Link Functions  
When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (pg. 7), the following functions are available. You  
can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART  
cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.  
NexTView Link  
You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
TV Auto Power On  
The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
VCR Auto Standby  
You can use your TVs remote control to turn off the recorder.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.  
Direct Rec  
You can easily start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT REC” to  
“ON” (pg. 29).  
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PLAYBACK  
A Load a cassette.  
Basic 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  
pointed toward the recorder.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.  
The recorders power comes on automatically and the counter  
is reset to 0:00:00.  
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins  
automatically.  
B Find the programme start point.  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To  
go forward, press 5.  
C Start playback.  
Press 4. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorders front  
display panel during automatic tracking. (pg. 21)  
D Stop playback.  
Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorders  
front panel. Then press 0 to remove the cassette.  
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning  
cassette — TCL-2UX — when:  
Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.  
The picture is unclear or no picture appears.  
“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only  
with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (pg. 29).  
Usable cassettes  
Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this  
video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a  
VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-  
sized VHS cassette.  
This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super  
VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back  
regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a  
recorded Super VHS tape.  
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback  
Playback Features  
1 Pause during playback.  
Press 9.  
If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the  
picture.  
2 Activate Frame-by-frame playback.  
Press 9.  
OR  
Press w or e.  
Slow Motion  
During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then  
release. Press and release again to return to still picture.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to  
return to still picture.  
High-Speed Search  
During playback or still, press 5 for forward high-  
speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search.  
NOTE:  
For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2  
seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal  
playback resumes.  
Variable Speed Search  
During still picture, press w or e.  
The more times you press, the faster the playback picture  
moves.  
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.  
To resume normal playback, press 4.  
ATTENTION  
In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by frame  
playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will  
be a loss of colour.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
Manual Tracking  
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.  
During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking  
manually by pressing the PR buttons.  
1 Override automatic tracking.  
Press p on the remote control.  
2 Adjust the tracking manually.  
Press PR + or .  
3 Return to automatic tracking.  
Press p on the remote control.  
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  
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once its found,  
playback begins automatically.  
The front display panel tells you how many programmes have  
been timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes,  
“REVIEW” and “3” appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3  
programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches  
and begins playback automatically. You can access a  
programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape  
position.  
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Index Search  
Next Function Memory  
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.  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after  
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the  
Stop mode.  
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback  
Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.  
b- For Automatic Power Off  
NOTE:  
Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.  
c- For Automatic Timer Standby  
Before starting, make sure the  
recorder is in the Stop mode.  
Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds.  
Activate Index Search.  
Press w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is  
displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the  
corresponding direction.  
To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly  
until the correct index number is displayed.  
Example:  
Repeat Playback  
Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100  
times repeatedly.  
1 Start playback.  
To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w  
twice.  
Press 4.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e  
once.  
2 Activate Repeat Playback.  
Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
The Play indicator ( u) on the front display panel blinks  
slowly.  
Current position  
After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops  
automatically.  
3 Stop Repeat Playback.  
Press 8 at any time.  
Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.  
Index number  
When the specified index code is located, playback begins  
automatically.  
Skip Search  
During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over  
unwanted sections. To resume normal playback, press 4.  
Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion  
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.  
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RECORDING  
A Load a cassette.  
Basic Recording  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
The recorders power comes on automatically and the counter  
is reset to 0:00:00.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
B Choose a programme.  
Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel  
you wish to record.  
C Start recording.  
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or  
press 7 on the recorder.  
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of the first recording  
after inserting the cassette. (pg. 21)  
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears  
on the TV screen will be recorded (pg. 29).  
D Pause/Resume recording.  
Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.  
E Stop recording.  
Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder.  
Then press 0 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  
Recording Resume Function  
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer  
Recording (pg. 19) or timer recording (pg. 22), the  
recording will resume automatically when power is restored  
to the recorder unless the recorders memory backup has  
expired.  
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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
Recording Features  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off  
after recording is finished.  
1 Start recording.  
Press 7 on the recorder.  
2 Engage the ITR mode.  
Press 7 again. “o“ blinks and 0:30 appears on the front  
display panel.  
3 Set the recording duration.  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7  
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by  
30 minutes.  
NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorders  
front panel.  
Record One Programme While  
Watching Another  
If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV  
connection, press TV/VCR. The recorders VCR indicator  
and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once  
recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the  
channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to  
view.  
The programme selected with the TVs channel controls  
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the  
recorders PR buttons is recorded on the tape.  
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RECORDING (cont.)  
Elapsed Recording Time Indication  
1 Set the counter display.  
Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front  
display panel.  
2 Reset the counter.  
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.  
The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed  
time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a  
recording or playback.  
Tape Remaining Time  
Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears.  
The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with  
y“ displayed.  
By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to  
show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or  
tape remaining time.  
* Channel position is not displayed during playback.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time  
reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. “– –:– –”  
may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.  
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Recording  
B.E.S.T. Picture  
System  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you  
initiate recording.  
DURING B.E.S.T.  
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)  
system checks the condition of the tape in use during  
playback and recording, and compensates to provide the  
highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You  
can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference  
(pg. 29).  
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE  
The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the  
condition of the tape, then begins recording.  
Playback  
NOTES:  
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you  
initiate playback.  
The B.E.S.T. system works 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 recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works  
before recording is initiated.  
Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The  
next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-  
performed.  
Pressing the recorders 7 button while “BEST” is displayed  
does not start Instant Timer Recording (pg. 19).  
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 recorders front display panel.  
NOTES:  
When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it  
is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as  
well.  
When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another  
video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for  
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference (pg. 29).  
“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.  
ATTENTION  
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7  
and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the  
recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired  
scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following  
steps:  
A Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record  
Pause mode.  
The recorder then automatically checks the condition of  
the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters  
Record Pause.  
B Press 4 to start recording.  
If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording  
immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (pg. 29).  
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TIMER RECORDING  
If you don’t know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme you  
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder  
to timer-record the programme.  
Express Timer  
Programming  
A Access the Programme screen.  
Press PROG. (If you’re just  
starting out, “P1” appears.)  
Before performing Express Timer Programming:  
Make sure that the recorders built-in clock is set properly.  
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).  
The front display panel looks like this:  
B Enter the programme start time.  
Press START +/– to enter the  
time you want recording to  
start.  
Press and hold START +/– to  
move in 30-minute  
increments, or press and  
release repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
The front display panel looks like this:  
C Enter the programme stop time.  
Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute increments, or  
press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.  
D Enter the programme date.  
Press DATE +/–.  
The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter  
appears in its place.  
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To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 6, press WEEKLY (NUMBER  
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for daily  
serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears  
on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
E Enter the channel position.  
Press PR +/–.  
NOTE:  
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and “FULL”  
appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes  
(pg. 24).  
F Return to the normal screen.  
After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or  
OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV  
screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen  
appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the  
TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see  
page 25.  
Repeat steps 1 6 for each additional programme.  
G Engage the recorders timer mode.  
Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically  
and # appears on the front display panel.  
To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
C Access the Programme screen/display.  
Press " again to check  
more information. Each time  
you press ", the next  
programmes information  
appears.  
The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing  
OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the  
date and the channel position.  
To cancel or change a programme...  
D Cancel or change a programme.  
Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme  
settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–,  
STOP+/–, DATE+/– and/or PR+/–.  
E Return to the normal screen/display.  
Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still  
some programmes remaining, go on to step 6.  
F Return to the timer mode.  
Press # (TIMER).  
NOTE:  
You can also check the programmes on the front display panel  
even if the recorders power is off (unless the recorder is in the  
Power Save mode pg. 30) or the recorder is in the Timer  
mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or change the  
programmes.  
Check, cancel and change programmes  
A Disengage the timer mode.  
Press # (TIMER), then press 1.  
B Access the Programme Check screen/display.  
Press ".  
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When programmes overlap each other  
If "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears, you have another  
programme overlapping the programme you have just made.  
The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting  
programmes will start blinking.  
Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and  
Programme 4 overlap each other.  
A Confirm the overlapping programmes.  
Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.  
B Select the programme to modify.  
Press rt, then press OK or e.  
You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.  
NOTE:  
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer  
programme setting. The programme with the lower programme  
number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded  
correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute,  
the recorder will return to the normal screen.  
C Cancel or change programme setting.  
To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme  
screen you do not want is shown. "PROGRAM  
COMPLETED" appears on the TV screen for about 5  
seconds, then the normal screen appears.  
To change a programme, press the appropriate button:  
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/– and/or PR+/– when the  
Programme screen on which you want to make changes  
is shown, then press OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"  
appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the  
normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with  
the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a  
programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the  
Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again  
until the overlap is solved.  
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EDITING  
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your  
recorder as the recorder.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
A Make connections.  
Connect the camcorders AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
connectors to the recorders AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector  
via a cable adapter.  
B Set the recorders input mode.  
Press AUX (NUMBER key “0”) and/or PR to select “L-1”.  
C Set the edit mode.  
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 29.  
D Start the camcorder.  
Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.  
E Start the recorder.  
Engage the Record mode of the recorder.  
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to  
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
Your recorder  
Cable adapter  
(not provided)  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(not provided)  
AUDIO OUT  
Camcorder  
VIDEO OUT  
Player  
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You can use your recorder as the source player or as the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or From  
Another Video  
A Make connections.  
Connect the players 21-pin SCART connector to the  
recorders 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.  
B Set the input mode of recording deck.  
Recorder  
With this video recorder, press AUX (NUMBER key “0”)  
and/or PR to select “L-1”.  
A
When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its  
instruction manual.  
TV receiver  
Player  
Your recorder  
C Set the edit mode.  
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 29.  
21-pin SCART cable  
(not provided)  
D Start the source player.  
Engage the Play mode of the source player.  
Video  
channel or  
AV mode  
RF cable  
(provided)  
E Start the recording deck.  
Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.  
Another recorder  
NOTES:  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to  
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
Recorder  
B
When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be  
sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (pg. 29).  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
TV receiver  
Video  
channel or  
AV mode  
RF cable  
(provided)  
21-pin SCART cable  
(not provided)  
Another recorder  
Player  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set  
screen by following the procedure described below.  
For each mode setting, see pages 29 to 30.  
Mode Set  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
B Access the Mode Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“MODE SET”, then press OK  
or e.  
C Select the mode.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to the  
item you want to change.  
D Select the mode setting.  
Press OK or e.  
E Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal  
Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (pg. 21).  
8 B.E.S.T.  
ON  
OFF  
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture  
quality according to your preference. Normally select  
“AUTO”.  
8 PICTURE CONTROL  
AUTO:  
Provides the optimised picture  
benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture  
System.  
Minimizes picture degradation  
during editing (recording and  
playback).  
Reduces image coarseness when  
viewing overplayed tapes containing  
a lot of noise.  
NOTES:  
EDIT:  
When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected  
mode will not change until you select another mode.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO”  
after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
SOFT:  
When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches  
automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.  
SHARP:  
Clearer, sharper-edged picture when  
viewing images with lots of flat,  
same-coloured surfaces such as  
cartoons.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is  
automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned  
off, and automatically disengaged when the recorder is  
powered back on.  
8 AUTO TIMER  
ON  
OFF  
NOTE:  
For safety, when “AUTO TIMER” is set to “OFF”, all other recorder  
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To  
disengage the timer, press # (TIMER).  
When this function is set to “ON”, various operational  
indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in  
the selected language (pg. 11 or 12).  
8 O.S.D.  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be  
sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting.  
During playback, the operation mode indicators may be  
disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start  
recording the programme that you are watching on your  
TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control,  
or press 7 on the recorder.  
8 DIRECT REC  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV  
offering T-V LINK, etc. and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART  
cable between the recorder and the TV (pg. 7).  
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as  
described in “Basic Recording” (pg. 18).  
During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the  
power consumption while the recorder is turned off.  
8 POWER SAVE  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
During Power Save mode ...  
... the front display panel will be turned off.  
... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/  
off the recorder.  
Power Save does not work when ...  
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.  
... the recorders power is turned off after timer-recording or  
Instant Timer Recording.  
You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or  
record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the  
appropriate colour system.  
* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder;  
MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that  
have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video  
cassette recorder.  
8 COLOUR SYSTEM  
PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a  
PAL or NTSC tape.  
MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play  
back a MESECAM tape.  
NOTES:  
About NTSC Playback  
Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at  
the top and bottom of the TV screen. This is not a malfunction  
on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.  
The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using  
the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be  
corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)  
The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.  
During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will  
be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.  
Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of  
superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.  
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IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
—the recorders memory backup has expired.  
OR  
Clock Set  
—you want to adjust the time lag of the recorders built-in  
clock.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
A Turn on the recorder.  
Press 1.  
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
C Access the Clock Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK  
SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.  
D Set the date and time.  
Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “date”  
display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set  
the date and year.  
When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time  
by 30 minutes.  
When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date  
by 15 days.  
E Start the clock operation.  
Press MENU.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
Tuner Set  
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set  
Up or by Preset Download (pg. 8, 10).  
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station  
starts broadcasting in your area.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or  
AV mode).  
Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in  
channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto  
Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your  
area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going  
through any vacant channels.  
Auto Channel Set  
A Turn on the recorder.  
Press 1.  
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
C Access the Auto Channel Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (pointer) to  
“AUTO CH SET”, then press  
OK or e.  
D Select your country.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your  
countrys name, then press OK or e.  
E Select the language.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the  
language of your choice.  
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F Perform Auto Channel Set.  
Press OK twice.  
If you have connected the  
recorder and your TV via AV  
connection (pg. 7), the  
recorder automatically  
performs the Preset  
Download and the T-V LINK  
screen will appear  
(pg. 10).  
The Auto Set screen appears,  
and remains on screen while  
Beginning  
End  
the recorder searches for  
receivable stations.  
As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “q“ mark on the TV screen  
moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in  
step 7 appears.  
G View the Confirmation screen.  
After “SCAN COMPLETED” is  
displayed on the TV screen for  
about 5 seconds, the  
Confirmation screen looking  
like the one to the right  
appears. The stations your  
recorder located appear on a  
Confirmation screen —  
channel positions (PR) and  
channels (CH). The blueback screen and the programme  
currently being broadcast by the blinking station appear  
alternately for 8 seconds each. To view the next page, use  
the rt w e button on the remote control.  
The stations located in the selected country appear at the top  
of the list.  
H Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel  
positions, enter station names and perform other operations.  
Refer to pages 34 – 37 for the procedures.  
IMPORTANT  
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if  
reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those  
stations with an unacceptable picture (pg. 35, “Delete A  
Channel”).  
NOTES:  
Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel  
Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 35.  
If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not  
connected properly, SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-”  
appears on the TV screen in step 7. When this happens, make  
sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set  
will take place again.  
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds  
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set  
Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.  
Select the appropriate TV system for those channels  
(pg. 35, “INFORMATION”).  
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D Select the band.  
Press rt to change the band  
between CH (regular) and CC  
(cable), then press e.  
E Input the channel.  
Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you  
want to store.  
Input “0” before any single number entries.  
To input the registered station name (ID – pg. 37), press e  
until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.  
For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking,  
then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.  
F Enter new channel information.  
Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.  
Manual Channel Set  
Repeat steps 3 6 as necessary.  
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up  
(pg. 8), Preset Download (pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set  
(pg. 32).  
G Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”  
(pg. 35).  
A Access the Main Menu screen.  
If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered  
in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (pg. 36).  
Press MENU.  
B Access the Confirmation screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to  
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e. The  
Confirmation screen appears.  
C Select the channel position.  
(Example) To store in position 12.  
Press rt w e until an open  
position in which you want to  
store a channel begins blinking,  
then press OK. The Manual  
Channel Set screen appears.  
The blueback screen and the  
programme currently being  
broadcast by the selected  
channel appear alternately for 8  
seconds each.  
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Delete A Channel  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 34  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 34  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
A Select the item.  
blinking.  
A Select the channel to fine-tune.  
blinking.  
Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins  
Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins  
B Delete a channel.  
B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.  
Press &.  
Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.  
The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one  
line.  
C Perform tuning.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until  
the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
C Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
Repeat steps 1 3 as necessary.  
D Close the Confirmation screen.  
Change Station Channel Position  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 34  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Press MENU.  
INFORMATION  
If you live in Eastern Europe, “TV SYSTEM” setting appears  
instead of “DECODER” setting on the Manual Channel Set  
screen. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio,  
select appropriate TV system (D/K or B/G). Normally, TV  
programmes are broadcasted as follows.  
A Select the item.  
Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins  
blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its  
channel (CH) number begin blinking.  
For Eastern Europe : D/K  
For Western Europe : B/G  
A Select a country in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 32.  
B Press e until the TV system (D/K or B/G) blinking on the  
Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 34.  
C Press rt to select appropriate TV System (D/K or B/G).  
B Select the new position.  
Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel  
position, then press OK.  
Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the  
stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move  
down one space.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.  
C Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
Set Stations (A)  
Set Stations (B)  
Set station names that are registered in your recorder.  
Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 34  
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.  
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 34  
to access the Confirmation screen and then perform step 1  
and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” in the left column before  
continuing.  
A Select the item.  
Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking.  
A Select the character for station name.  
Press e until the first letter of  
the station name begins  
blinking.  
B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.  
Press OK twice.  
C Select the new station.  
Press e until the station name  
(ID) begins blinking, then  
press rt until the new  
stations name (ID) you want  
to store begins blinking.  
Registered station names  
(pg. 37) appear as you  
press rt.  
B Enter the new character.  
Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f,  
+, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is  
indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining  
characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering  
all characters, press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
D Switch the stations.  
If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character  
begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing  
rt.  
Press OK.  
The Confirmation screen appears.  
Repeat steps 1 4 as necessary.  
C Close the Confirmation screen.  
E Close the Confirmation screen.  
Press MENU.  
Press MENU.  
NOTE:  
The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,  
–, f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).  
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TV Station And ID List  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
ID*  
STATION NAME  
1000  
3SAT  
ADLT  
ANT3  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BR3  
TV1000  
3SAT  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PREM  
PRO7  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RET4  
21  
RTBF  
RTL  
RTL2  
RTL4  
RTL5  
RTP  
S4  
SAT1  
SBS  
SHOW  
SIC  
SKY  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SRTL  
STAR  
SVT1  
SVT2  
SWR  
TCC  
TELE  
TEL5  
TF1  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PREMIERE  
PRO7  
ADULT  
ANTENA3  
ARD  
ARTE  
BBC GROUP  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BAYERN3  
CANAL PLUS  
PORTUGUSES  
CANALE5  
KETNET CANVAS  
CHANNEL4  
CHANNEL5  
CHILD  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
RETE4  
TELE21  
RTBF1 or 2  
RTL  
C+  
C1  
RTL2  
CAN5  
CANV  
CH4  
RTL4  
RTL5  
RTP  
CH5  
SCHWEIZ4  
SAT1  
CHLD  
CINE  
CLUB  
CMT  
CNN  
CSUR  
DISC  
DR  
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  
SVT2  
SUEDWEST3  
TCC  
TELE  
TELE5  
TF1  
TM3  
EURONEWS  
EUROSPORTS  
FEMMAN  
FILM  
FILMNET  
France2  
France3  
GALAVISION  
HESSEN3  
INFO-KANAL  
ITALIA1  
ITALIA7  
ITV  
JSTV  
KA2  
KABEL1  
KANAL2  
LOCAL  
M6  
MBR  
MCM  
MDR  
TM3  
TMC  
TNT  
TRT  
TELEMONTECARLO  
TNT INT  
TRT INT  
TSI  
FR3  
GALA  
HR3  
TSI  
TSR  
INFO  
ITA1  
TSR  
TV1  
BRTN TV1  
TV2  
ITA7  
TV2  
ITV  
TV3  
TV3  
JSTV  
TV4  
TV4  
KA2  
TV5  
TV5  
KAB1  
KAN2  
LOCA  
M6  
TV6  
TV6  
TVE1  
TVE2  
TVG  
TVI  
TVE1  
TVE2  
TV GALICIA  
TV INDEPENDENT  
TV NORGE  
VIDEO  
VERONICA  
VH-1  
MBC  
MCM  
MDR  
MOVE  
MTV  
MTV3  
N3  
N-TV  
NBC  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NEWS  
NICK  
NRK  
TVN  
VCR  
VERO  
VH-1  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VMTV  
VOX  
VT4  
VTM  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
ZDF  
ZTV  
MOVIE  
MTV  
MTV3  
NORD3  
N-TV  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
VIDEO MUSIC  
VOX  
VT4  
VTM  
West1  
West3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
ZDF  
ZTV  
NBC SUPER  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NICKELODEON  
NRK  
NRK2  
ODEON  
ORF1  
ORF2  
NRK2  
ODE  
ORF1  
ORF2  
* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station  
name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is  
displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different  
station.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
Video Channel Set  
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the  
RF cable.  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following steps only if —  
— interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your  
area.  
— you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection (pg. 7), since you do not need the video  
channel you have to set the video channel to off.  
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF connection (pg. 7), you have to set the correct video  
channel.  
Before performing the following steps:  
Make sure the recorders power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.  
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.  
If the two vertical white bars appear  
A Access the Video Channel Set mode.  
panel shows the following.  
clearly on the TV screen as shown to  
the right, go to step 4.  
If the two vertical white bars do not  
appear clearly, re-set the video  
recorder to another vacant channel  
and try again.  
Hold down 0 on the recorder until the front display  
NOTES:  
If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by  
B Set the RF output system.  
output system of your country.  
a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied  
by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected  
The blinking number on the display indicates the RF  
and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be  
sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on  
If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36), CESKÁ  
neighbouring channels.  
REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE  
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with  
(EE) for the country setting (pg. 8, 12), press rt to set to  
any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.  
“2”.  
For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK.  
(1: B/G 2: D/K)  
D Exit the Video Channel Set mode.  
Press OK on the remote control.  
With AV Connection  
C Set the video channel.  
Press PR – until the front display panel shows “1OUT– –”  
(or “2OUT– –”).  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
With AV Connection  
your TV to its AV mode.  
With RF Connection  
The channel on which the TV screen in step 3 appears  
clearly is your video channel.  
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set  
your TV to the video channel.  
Now the video channel is set to off.  
With RF Connection  
Press PR + or to set the video recorder to a vacant  
channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by  
any local station in your area.  
(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are  
often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.  
POWER  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. No power is supplied to the recorder.  
The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.  
2. The clock is functioning properly, but  
the recorder cannot be powered.  
#” is displayed on the front display  
panel with Auto Timer set to “OFF”.  
Press the # button to turn the “#”  
indicator off.  
3. The remote control won’t function.  
The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The tape does not run during  
recording.  
i” is displayed on the front display  
panel.  
Press 4 to turn the “i” indicator off.  
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-  
forward.  
The tape is already fully rewound or  
fast-forwarded.  
Check the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The playback picture does not appear  
while the tape is running.  
If you’re using the RF connection,  
If you are using the RF connection,  
. . . the TV receivers channel selector is . . . set the TV receiver to the video  
not set to the video channel.  
channel.  
. . . the recorders video channel has not . . . perform “Video Channel Set”  
been correctly set.  
(pg. 38)  
If you’re using the AV connection, the  
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.  
If you are using the AV connection, set the  
TV to its AV mode.  
2. Noise appears during visual search.  
This is normal.  
3. Noise appears during normal  
playback.  
The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (pg. 16)  
4. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”  
message appears on the screen.  
The video heads may be dirty.  
Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or  
consult your JVC dealer.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Recording cannot be started.  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its record safety reseal the slot where the tab was removed.  
tab removed.  
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,  
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.  
“L-1” has been selected as the input  
Set to the desired channel.  
mode.  
The source (another video recorder,  
camcorder) has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the source is properly  
connected.  
All necessary power switches have not  
been turned on.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches are  
turned on.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to “L-1”.  
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 “L-1”.  
TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
The clock and/or the timer have been set Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
incorrectly.  
settings.  
The timer is not engaged.  
Press # and confirm that “#” is  
displayed on the front display panel.  
2. Timer programming is not possible.  
Timer recording is in progress.  
Timer programming can’t be performed  
while a timer recording is in progress.  
Wait until it finishes.  
3. “#” and “[” on the front display  
The timer is engaged but theres no  
cassette loaded.  
Load a cassette with the record safety tab  
intact, or cover the hole using adhesive  
tape.  
panel won’t stop blinking.  
4. The cassette is automatically ejected,  
and “#” and “[” on the front  
display panel won’t stop blinking.  
The loaded cassette has had its record  
safety tab removed.  
Remove the cassette and cover the hole  
with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette  
with the record safety tab intact.  
5. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the  
# has been pressed when there are no  
programs in memory, or the timer  
record information has been  
Check the programmed data and re-  
program as necessary, then press # again.  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
programmed incorrectly.  
6. The cassette is automatically ejected,  
the power shuts off and “#” and  
[” won’t stop blinking.  
The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been  
timer recording.  
recorded in its entirety. Next time make  
sure you have enough time on the tape to  
record the entire programme.  
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OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from the The camcorders microphone is too  
Position the camcorder so its microphone  
is away from the TV.  
TV during camcorder recording.  
close to the TV.  
The TVs volume is too high.  
Turn the TVs volume down.  
2. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
Those channels have been designated to If you need the skipped channels, restore  
be skipped.  
them (pg. 34).  
3. The channel cannot be changed.  
Recording is in progress.  
Press 9 to pause the recording, change  
channels, then press 4 to resume  
recording.  
4. Channel settings that were made  
manually seem to have changed or  
disappeared.  
After the manual settings were made,  
Auto Channel Set was performed.  
Perform manual setting again.  
5. No channels are stored in the  
recorders memory.  
The TV aerial cable was not connected  
to the recorder when Auto Set Up was  
performed.  
Connect the TV aerial cable to the  
recorder properly and turn off the recorder  
power once, then turn the recorder power  
back on again. The recorder will try Auto  
Set Up again (pg. 8).  
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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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
PLAYBACK  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the  
beginning.  
Q. “o” and “#” remain lit on the front display  
panel. Is there a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer  
recording in progress.  
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame  
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the  
problem?  
Q. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching  
a tape or a TV broadcast?  
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the  
on-screen menu, but the audio from the  
programme or tape you’re viewing can be  
heard.  
A. This is normal.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in  
the still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
Q. When returning from variable-speed search to  
normal playback, the picture is disturbed.  
Should I be concerned about this?  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. Noise bar appear during variable-speed search.  
What’s the problem?  
A. This is normal.  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video  
recorder can’t find the programme I want to  
see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
RECORDING  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the  
end of the recording before the pause is  
overlapped by the beginning of the  
continuation of recording. Why does this  
happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause  
and resume points.  
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in  
the Record-Pause mode?  
A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode  
automatically after 5 minutes to protect the  
heads.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during  
recording?  
A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to  
the beginning.  
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LIST OF TERMS  
A
R
Auto Set Up.......................................................... 8  
AUTO TIMER..................................................... 29  
Record One Programme While Watching  
Another ..............................................................19  
RECORDING......................................................18  
Recording Resume Function...............................18  
Repeat Playback.................................................17  
B
B.E.S.T. Picture System................................. 21, 29  
C
S
Change Station Channel Position........................ 35  
Check, cancel and change programmes ............. 24  
Clock Set............................................................ 31  
COLOUR SYSTEM ............................................. 30  
Set Stations (A)....................................................36  
Set Stations (B)....................................................36  
Skip Search.........................................................17  
Slow Motion.......................................................15  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ...............15  
D
Delete A Channel............................................... 35  
DIRECT REC................................................. 13, 29  
T
Tape position indicator.........................................5  
Tape Remaining Time.........................................20  
TIMER RECORDING ..........................................22  
Timer warning display..........................................5  
Tuner Set............................................................32  
T-V LINK ............................................................13  
TV Station And ID List ........................................37  
E
EDITING ............................................................ 26  
Elapsed Recording Time Indication .................... 20  
Express Timer Programming ............................... 22  
F
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored................. 35  
V
Variable Speed Search........................................15  
Video Channel Set..............................................38  
H
High-Speed Search............................................. 15  
W
I
When programmes overlap each other...............25  
Index Search ...................................................... 17  
Instant ReView ................................................... 16  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............................. 19  
L
Language............................................................ 12  
M
Manual Channel Set........................................... 34  
Manual Tracking ................................................ 16  
Mode Set............................................................ 28  
N
Next Function Memory ...................................... 17  
O
O.S.D................................................................. 29  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY.......................................... 5  
P
PICTURE CONTROL.......................................... 29  
PLAYBACK......................................................... 14  
POWER SAVE .................................................... 30  
Preset Download................................................ 10  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
TUNER/TIMER  
Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd , 50 Hz/60 Hz  
TV channel storage capacity  
Power consumption  
: 99 positions (+AUX position)  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
Power on  
Power off  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
: 17 W  
: 4.9 W  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage : VHF 47 MHz – 89 MHz/  
104 MHz – 300 MHz/  
: 5°C to 40°C  
: –20°C to 60°C  
302 MHz – 470 MHz  
UHF 470 MHz – 862 MHz  
: UHF channels 22 – 69 (Adjustable)  
Operating position : Horizontal only  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
Aerial output  
Memory backup time  
: Approx. 10 min.  
: 400 mm x 94 mm x 278 mm  
: 3.5 kg  
: VHS PAL standard  
Weight  
Format  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
Maximum recording time  
: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette  
: 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  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Recording system : Rotary two-head herical scan  
system  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB  
Horizontal resolution  
: 250 lines  
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
Input/Output  
: 21-pin SCART connector :  
IN/OUT x 1  
Printed in Germany  
0300IYV*ID*JVE  
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