JVC VCR 0701MNVIDPJ User Manual

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST

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

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4

Basic Connections................................... 4

S-VIDEO Connection .............................. 5

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INITIAL SETTINGS

Video Channel Set................................... 6

Auto Set Up ............................................ 8

On-Screen Displays .............................. 10

Select Language ..................................... 11

Clock Set............................................... 12

HR-S5800AM

HR-S5880AM

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback ...................................... 13

Playback Features ................................. 14

RECORDING

Basic Recording .................................... 19

Recording Features................................ 20

B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................... 24

TIMER RECORDING

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup ...... 26

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer

Programming ........................................ 28

Express Timer Programming .................. 30

24H Express Timer Programming .......... 32

Automatic Satellite Programme

CABLE/

SAT/DVD

VCR

Recording ............................................. 37

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

Navigation ............................................ 38

SPECIAL FEATURES

Remote Control Functions ..................... 42

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

Connecting/Using A Stereo

System .................................................. 46

EDITING

Preparation For Editing .......................... 47

Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 48

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder ............................................... 49

Audio Dubbing ..................................... 50

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM

COMPATIBILITY

TUNER SET

525/625

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

INDEX

INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

LPT0598-001A

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POWER SYSTEM

This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V` (Rating), AC90 – 260 V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic

switching.

The STANDBY/ON

button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating

current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on

a single-speed video recorder.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for

ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the

disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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

1. DO NOT place the recorder ...

...

in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

in direct sunlight.

in a dusty environment.

in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

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

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

out.)

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

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

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

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

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with

water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

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

8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under

extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture

condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the

recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

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

Connections

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (੬ pg. 65).

Aerial terminal

RF Cable

(provided)

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO

The connection method you use depends on the type

of TV you have.

Aerial

Cable

Back of TV

RF CONNECTION

● 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.

AV-IN terminals

AV Cable

(not provided)

c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and

the TV's aerial terminal.

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 AV cable between the

AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the

rear panel of the recorder and the TV's AV-IN

terminals .

CONNECT RECORDER TO

MAINS

(MONO)

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains

outlet.

Rear View

AUDIO OUT/

VIDEO OUT

Mains outlet

NOTE:

Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas)

depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

Connect the power plug to an AC

outlet before installing the lithium

battery. ੬ pg. 7

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to

"Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on

page 8; do NOT press the

button on the recorder/remote

control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto

Set Up.

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S-VIDEO Connection

Back of TV

Audio cable (not provided)

S-VIDEO IN

connector

S-Video cable (provided)

Aerial or Cable

AUDIO IN

connectors

Aerial

terminal

AUDIO OUT

Mains outlet

Mains Power

Cord

ANT. IN

(MONO)

Back of Recorder

S VIDEO OUT

RF Cable (provided)

RF OUT

● To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .

NOTES:

● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

CONNECT RECORDER TO

● If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's

AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for

Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (੬ pg. 46)

● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO

connection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode).

● For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual

of your television.

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF

CONNECTION" (੬ pg. 4).

b– Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to

the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.

c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to

the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.

CONNECT RECORDER TO

MAINS

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains

outlet.

ATTENTION

If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do

NOT press the

button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV

via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to

"With RF Connection" below.

Video

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV

via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV

connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided

S-Video cable and an audio cable (S-VIDEO connec-

tion) – Go to "With AV Connection or S-VIDEO

Connection" on next page.

Channel Set

Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which

your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video

recorder through the RF cable.

With RF Connection

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the

recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in

the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL

SET MODE

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the

display panel shows the following.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

Press PR +/– to set appropriate TV system that matches

the system of TV being used (refer to the table below).

1 : B/G 2 : D/K 3 : I 4 : H 5 : M*

Major Countries

TV System

New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,

Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,

Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,

Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq

PR +/–

B/G

China, Mongolia, Russia

Hong Kong

D/K

Australia

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan

*HR-S5800AM only

TEST SIGNAL

The channel on which the screen to

the left appear clearly in step 3 is

your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to the Video Channel.

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With AV Connection or

S-VIDEO Connection

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set your TV to UHF channel 36.

● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the

screen as shown in the illustration (੬ "TEST SIGNAL"

on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,

press OK and then PR +/– to set the video recorder

to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not

occupied by any local station in your area.

IMPORTANT:

Before performing the following steps, make sure the

recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in

the recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL

SET MODE

(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area

Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the

display panel shows the following.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the

two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if

so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to

another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

● If you set the video recorder to a channel which is

occupied by a local station or has neighbouring

channels that are occupied by local stations, the

picture reception quality will be affected and some

interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be

sure to select a vacant channel which has no

broadcast on neighbouring channels.

Press OK, then press PR – until the display panel shows

the following.

Now the video channel is set to off (– –).

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars

clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult

your JVC dealer.

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL

SET

FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL

Press OK.

SET

● If Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 8) or Tuner Set (੬ pg. 54)

has not previously been performed, the Language

Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function

takes place automatically.

Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 8) or Tuner Set (੬ pg. 54)

has not previously been performed, the Language

Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function

takes place automatically.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set

your TV to its AV mode.

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first

before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the

battery's service life will be drastically shortened.

1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet

and turn off the recorder power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-

ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out

the lithium battery.

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

(MONO)

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you

through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner

channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.

Auto Set Up

Before starting, make sure of the following:

● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.

● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to

a mains outlet. ੬ pg. 4, 5

● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first

and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-

VIDEO connection ੬ pg. 7) or video channel (with RF

connection ੬ pg. 6).

IMPORTANT

● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that

are not directly related to the step you are performing

while Auto Set Up is in progress.

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa-

tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language

Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if

adjustments become necessary they can be performed as

follows:

– To change the selected language ੬ pg. 11

– To reset or adjust the time ੬ pg. 12

– To add/delete channels manually ੬ pg. 55, 56

– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

੬ pg. 54

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to your

desired lang_#uage (English or Chinese), then press OK or

PUSH JOG

● The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

CLOCK SET

set the time, th_#en press OK

or PUSH JOG

TIME

0:00

DATE

01.01

YEAR

● Press and hold either

button to delay or

advance the time by 30

minutes.

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SET DATE

Press PUSH_#JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15

days.

PUSH JOG

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year, then press MENU.

PUSH JOG

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Major Countries

TV System

SELECT TV SYSTEM

appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).

Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,

Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,

Lebanon, Iraq

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the

B/G

START AUTO CHANNEL

SET

China, Mongolia, Russia

D/K

Hong Kong

Press OK or PUSH JOG

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan

*HR-S5800AM only.

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that

are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically

assigns each receivable channels to the PR +/–

buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.

● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the

screen moves from left to right. (See below.)

PUSH JOG

DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

TV Screen

START

FINISH

During Auto Set Up

"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto"

blinks on the front display panel.

When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position

number will appear on the front display panel.

NOTES:

● If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on

the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.

● If there is a power cut, or if you press

or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to

turn off the recorder power once and try again.

● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,

੬ pg. 55 – 57.

● 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. ੬ "TV System

Selection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 57.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

You can choose whether or not to have various operational

indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

On-Screen

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

Displays

ACCESS MAIN MENU

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

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by_#pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG

ENABLE/DISABLE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is

FUNCTION SET

"ON", so if you want on-

screen displays, leave the

setting as it is and go to

step 5. If you don't want

the displays to appear,

press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

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

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

PICTURE CONTROL

PAL/MESECAM

NTSC

NTSC3. 58

OFF

AUTO TIMER

O.S.D.

OFF

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

PUSH JOG

to set to "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

PUSH JOG

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure

to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.

● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be

disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

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

1 – Operation mode indicators

2 – Tape speed SP/LP/EP

3 – Colour system indicator (੬ pg. 52)

4 – Tape direction

5 – Counter display

]

PR. 12

21 : 00

MESECAM

6 – Tape remaining time indicator

7 – Audio mode display (੬ pg. 18)

8 – Tape position indicator (੬ pg. 18)

9 – Type of Broadcast (੬ pg. 21)

10– Current day/month/year

24. 12. 01

HIFI

–1 : 23 : 45

REMAIN 1 : 00

11 – Clock display

12– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)

13– Cassette loaded mark

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TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

Select

Language

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press

OK or PUSH JOG

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS LANGUAGE

SELECT SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

INITIAL SET

place the pointer next to

"LANGUAGE", then press

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

OK or PUSH JOG

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT LANGUAGE

Place the pointer next to the language of your choice

(English or Chinese) by pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then

PUSH JOG

press OK or PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

Clock Set

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

OK or PUSH JOG

INITIAL SET

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS CLOCK SET

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG

. The

Clock Set screen appears.

CLOCK SET

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

TIME

0: 00

DATE

01 . 01

YEAR

LANGUAGE

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

PUSH JOG

[5/ ] =

∞

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SET TIME

Press PUSH_#JOG %ﬁ to set the time, then press OK or

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance the

time by 30 minutes.

PUSH JOG

SET DATE

Press PUSH_#JOG %ﬁ to set the date, then press OK or

PUSH JOG

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15

days.

SET YEAR

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to set the year.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Press MENU.

NOTE:

If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you

have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

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PLAYBACK

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

S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded

in SP, LP or EP or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP mode.

Playback

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

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is

facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

point toward the recorder. Don't apply too much

pressure when inserting.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system (੬ pg. 52).

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically (੬ pg. 19).

● If the record safety tab is intact, the recorder checks

the tape information for Programme Navigation. For

details, refer to “Navigation ” (੬ pg. 38).

FIND PROGRAMME START

POINT

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

or turn the JOG dial to the left.

To go forward, press FF or turn the JOG dial to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's

display panel during automatic tracking (੬ pg. 24).

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the

recorder's front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to

remove the cassette.

Usable cassettes

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. While only VHS signals can be

recorded on regular VHS cassettes, both VHS and Super

VHS signals can be recorded and played back using

Super VHS cassettes.

* By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back

with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this

recorder (੬ pg. 23).

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” (੬ pg. 10)).

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

NOTE:

Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following

procedures.

Playback

Features

Forward

Reverse

slow

Reverse

5 steps

Reverse

play

Slow

motion

2 steps

Normal

play

Forward

5 steps

motion

2 steps

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback

PAUSE

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Push the JOG dial.

PR +/–

Press PAUSE.

● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR +/– buttons to

correct the picture.

REW

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-

FRAME PLAYBACK

frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

PAUSE

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-

PUSH JOG

Press PAUSE.

Press PUSH JOG

High-Speed Search

To resume normal playback, press PLAY or push the JOG dial.

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED

ATTENTION

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

playback mode,

During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left

● the picture will be distorted.

● the noise bars will appear.

● there may be a loss of colour.

or right.

During playback or still, press FF for forward

high-speed search, or REW or reverse high-speed

search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds

during playback or still picture. When released, normal

playback resumes.

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Slow Motion

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks

index codes at the beginning of

each recording. This function gives

you quick access to any one of 9

index codes in either direction.

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION

PLAYBACK

During playback, turn the JOG dial to the left for

forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion,

continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting

all the forward direction slow motion modes.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the

recorder is in the Stop mode.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2

seconds, then release. Press and release again to return

to still picture.

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press PUSH JOG

(™ or £) on the remote

control. "™ 1" or "£ 1" is displayed on screen and

search begins in the corresponding direction.

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG

Release to return to still picture.

● To ac_#cess index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG

or repeatedly until the correct index number is

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

displayed.

Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

NOTE:

position, press PUSH JOG

twice.

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.

To locate the beginning of D from the current

(੬ pg. 16)

position, press PUSH JOG

once.

Current position

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

–2

–1

Index number

During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for

forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse

variable-speed search.

● When the specified index code is located, playback

begins automatically.

During playback, press PUSH JOG

● 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 PLAY.

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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.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC

TRACKING

Press

(SP/LP/EP) on the remote control to engage

manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING

PR +/–

MANUALLY

Press PR +/– to adjust tracking.

● To return to automatic tracking, press

on the remote control.

(SP/LP/EP)

PLAY

STOP

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic

tracking mode automatically.

PUSH JOG

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Repeat Playback

Video Stabilizer

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture

when playing back unstable recordings made on another

recorder.

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape

100 times repeatedly.

* The default setting is "OFF".

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

START PLAYBACK

Press MENU.

Press PLAY.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

ACTIVATE REPEAT

PLAYBACK

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

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

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks

"FUNCTION SET", then _#

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

slowly.

press OK or PUSH JOG

INITIAL SET

● The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then

stops.

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER

SET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

"VIDEO STABILIZER", then

PROG. NAVIGATION

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

VIDEO STABILIZER

S-VHS

OFF

NOTES:

press OK or PUSH JOG

to select "ON" or "OFF".

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

● Repeat Playback is not possible with a PAL tape recorded in

EP mode.

S-VHS ET

OFF

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to

"OFF".

● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during

recording and during special effects playback.

● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function

is set to "ON".

● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to

"OFF".

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Skip Search

Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after

rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the

Stop mode.

SKIP OVER UNWANTED

SECTIONS

a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind...

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

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

Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press

initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.

Normal playback resumes automatically.

...press REW, then press

within 2 seconds.

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

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

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the

cassette's record safety tab is removed.

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.

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator

appears on screen when, from

the Stop mode, you press FF,

REW or perform an Index

NOTE:

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

Timer mode is disengaged.

Search. The position of "5" in

relation to "0" (beginning) or "+"

ACTIVATE INSTANT

REVIEW

1:23:45

REMAIN 1:00

(end) shows you where you are

on the tape.

"O.S.D." (੬ pg. 10) must be

set to "ON", or the indicator

will not appear.

Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the

recorder searches for the index code indicating the start

of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it's found,

playback begins automatically.

End

Beginning

NOTE:

● The front display panel tells you how many

programmes have been 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.

Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when

the indication is not correct.

NOTE:

Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer

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

TRACK

NOTES:

USE

● "

" should normally be

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display

HI FI

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 21.

For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

HI FI

For main audio of Bilingual tapes

For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the

on-screen displays will not appear

(੬ pg. 10).

HI FI

For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM

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RECORDING

TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can be

recorded onto a video tape. You can "capture" a TV programme

using your video recorder.

S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the

SP, LP or EP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in

the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

Basic

Recording

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

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The recorder power comes on automatically.

● The recorder checks the tape information for

Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Naviga-

tion ” (੬ pg. 38).

● Select the appropriate colour system (੬ pg. 52).

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys. Or push the JOG

dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel

you wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP/EP (

). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on

the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote

control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

NUMBER

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first

SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the

cassette (੬ pg. 24).

PAUSE/RESUME

PR +/–

RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

SP/LP/EP

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on

the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the

cassette.

PAUSE

RECORD

NOTE:

When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will

always be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is

used.

Accidental erasure prevention

Recording Resume

Function

● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole

with adhesive tape.

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

Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume

automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless

the recorder's memory backup has expired.

Record safety tab

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RECORDING (cont.)

Record One Programme

While Watching Another

Recording

Features

SELECT CHANNEL TO

WATCH

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to

set the channel controls on the TV for the station you

wish to view.

● The programme selected with the TV's channel

controls appears on the TV screen while the one

selected with the PR +/– buttons is recorded on the

tape.

Elapsed Recording Time

Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the

display panel.

● 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.

– –:– –

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to "0:00:00" and shows the exact

elapsed time as the tape runs.

0000

PR +/–

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Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Receiving Stereo And

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.

Bilingual Programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and

a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception

of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

START RECORDING

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being

received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Press RECORD on the recorder.

Type of Broadcast

On-screen Display

Being Received

ENGAGE ITR MODE

the front display panel.

A2 Stereo

A2 Bilingual

BIL

Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on

Regular Monaural

NICAM Stereo

NICAM Bilingual

NICAM Monaural

(none)

ST NICAM

BIL NICAM

NICAM

SET RECORDING DURATION

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

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until " " and

" appear on the front display panel or "HIFI L R"

appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until " " or

RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends

recording time by 30 minutes.

" appears on the front display panel, or "HIFI L " or

NOTE:

"HIFI R" appears on the screen (as required).

You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM"

appears on the front display panel or on the screen.

recorder's front panel.

NOTE:

Tape Remaining Time

"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not

appear (੬ pg. 10).

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

appears.

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape

To Record Stereo And

Bilingual Programmes (A2)

● The display panel shows the tape remaining time

● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on

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.

with "

" 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, 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.

To Record NICAM Stereo And

Bilingual Programmes

The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi

audio track, and the Standard audio programme 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. 18).

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RECORDING (cont.)

S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS

ET and VHS

Your recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.

S-VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a

horizontal resolution of 400 lines. This compares with the 240

lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings. To achieve the

highest quality picture we recommend that you record in S-VHS

mode.

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-

VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder. For

details, refer to page 23.

To record in S-VHS;

● perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "ON".

● then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator

will light on the display panel.

The S-VHS recording mode will be automatically selected.

To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS high grade cassette;

● set "S-VHS ET" to "ON".

੬ "Super VHS ET" on page 23.

To record in VHS;

● insert a cassette marked "VHS".

● set "S-VHS ET" to "OFF".

The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected

regardless of the S-VHS mode setting.

To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette;

● insert the cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will

light on the display panel.

● then, perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "OFF";

the S-VHS indicator will go out.

The VHS recording mode will be selected.

PUSH JOG

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

ATTENTION

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

● S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings

made in the SP, LP or EP mode, or NTSC recordings made

in the SP mode.

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

"FUNCTION SET", then _#

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

press OK or PUSH JOG

INITIAL SET

● S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings

made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the

SP mode.

● When recording NTSC signals in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, be

sure to select "AUTO" for "PAL/MESECAM" setting and

"NTSC3.58" for "NTSC" setting (੬ pg. 52).

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT S-VHS MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

PROG. NAVIGATION

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

VIDEO STABILIZER

S-VHS

OFF

"S-VHS", then press OK or

NOTES:

PUSH JOG

to select

● When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or

S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel

regardless of the "S-VHS" mode setting.

"ON" or "OFF".

S-VHS ET

OFF

[5/ ] =

∞

● Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can not be

played back successfully on normal VHS recorders.

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Super VHS ET

Your recorder is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it

possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

"FUNCTION SET", then _#

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

press OK or PUSH JOG

INITIAL SET

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT S-VHS ET MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

PROG. NAVIGATION

OFF

"S-VHS ET", then press OK

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

VIDEO STABILIZER

or PUSH JOG

to select

PUSH JOG

S-VHS

"ON" or "OFF".

S-VHS ET

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

S-VHS ET

This facility allows recording with S-VHS picture quality on

VHS cassettes. You can play back those cassettes recorded in

S-VHS ET on a recorder equipped with S-VHS ET.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● To obtain the highest quality recording and playback

pictures over a longer period on this model, S-VHS

recording on S-VHS tape is recommended.

● You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this

recorder but also on another VHS recorder equipped with

S-VHS ET.

NOTES:

● The "S-VHS" indicator lights on the front display panel when

"S-VHS ET" is set to "ON" .

* It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET

recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular

VHS recordings.

● S-VHS ET recordings can also be played back on an S-VHS

recorder or a VHS recorder equipped with SQPB (S-VHS

QUASI PLAYBACK) function. However, there may be cases

where S-VHS ET playback is not possible on a particular

recorder.

● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function...

...while recording is in progress.

...while timer-recording (incl. Instant Timer Recording ੬ pg.

21) is in progress.

...while B.E.S.T. (੬ pg. 24) is in progress.

...when the recorder's power is off.

● S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

● Frequent still, frame-by-frame and slow-motion playback

may damage the tape and cause picture degradation.

● With some tapes, better picture quality may not be

obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is recom-

mended that you do test record beforehand to make sure

whether better results can be obtained.

● High Grade tapes are recommended for superior results.

● Make sure that "B.E.S.T." is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 24).

● During S-VHS ET playback, noise may appear depending

on tape quality.

● Noise may appear during search, still, frame-by-frame and

slow-motion playback.

● If the playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use

a cleaning cassette.

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RECORDING (cont.)

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

Preparation

TURN ON THE RECORDER

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

Press

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

Place the pointer next to

MAIN MENU

"FUNCTION SET" by

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ,

FUNCTION SET

then press OK or PUSH

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

JOG

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT MODE

Place the pointer next to

"B.E.S.T." by pressing

FUNCTION SET

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

PICTURE CONTROL

PAL/MESECAM

NTSC

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, th_#en press

OK or PUSH JOG to set

to "ON" or "OFF".

AUTO

NTSC3. 58

OFF

AUTO TIMER

O.S.D.

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

PLAY

PAUSE

RECORD

PUSH JOG

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Recording

Playback

The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate

playback.

START RECORDING

Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote,

or press RECORD on the recorder.

START PLAYBACK

DURING B.E.S.T.

Press PLAY.

● 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.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

NOTES:

● When watching a tape recorded with "B.E.S.T." set to "ON", it

is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as

well.

● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another

video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for

editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1

through 5 on page 24.

● "BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.

Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function

is operative.

● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds

assessing the condition of the tape, then begins

recording.

NOTES:

● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP or EP 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.

● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.

The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-

performed.

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

displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 21).

ATTENTION

Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually

starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after

RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD

on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the

desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the

following steps:

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

RECORD PAUSE mode.

● The recorder then automatically checks the condition

of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-

enters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.

● If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin

recording immediately, set "B.E.S.T." to "OFF" in step 4

on page 24.

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The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to

input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the

timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the

TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings)

and the recorder's timer is automatically programmed.

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™

You have to set "GUIDE PROG" numbers, which are assigned to

each station for purposes of G-CODE timer programming, for all the

stations stored in your recorder's memory to get proper results.

System Setup

Before G-CODE system setup you must have performed the

following procedures:

● Tuner setting (੬ pg. 8, 54)

● Clock setting (੬ pg. 12)

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

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 8

and/or the channel setting steps on pages 54– 57.

G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to

represent the same easy recording feature, but only the term

G-CODE system will be used in the instructions. If you use the

SHOWVIEW system, follow the same instructions listed for

the G-CODE system.

After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions

may be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case,

re-perform Guide Program Number setting.

Guide Program Number Set

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press

ACCESS INITIAL SET

SCREEN

Press

%ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"INITIAL SET", then press

ACCESS G-CODE/

SHOWVIEW SETUP

SCREEN

Press

%ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP", then press

ENTER GUIDE PROG

NUMBER

Press

%ﬁ or

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

keys to enter the

Guide Program number for

the desired station as shown

in the TV listings. Then press

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

[0-9] OR [

]:SELECT =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

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ENTER RECEIVING

CHANNEL POSITION

NUMBER

Press

%ﬁ or

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

keys to input the

number of the recorder's

channel position on which

the Guide Program

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

number's broadcast is

received. Then press

[0-9] OR [

]:SELECT =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

● If the satellite broadcast is received on your

recorder's auxiliary channel "L-1", select "L-1" for the

channel position.

● Repeat steps and as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press

Guide Program Number

"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to the

assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for

G-CODE timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can be

found in most TV listings.

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With the G-CODE system , timer programming is greatly

simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding

code number which your recorder is able to recognise.

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™

Timer

ACCESS G-CODE/

SHOWVIEW NO. SCREEN

Press

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

Programming

[0 – 9] =

[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING

[PROG] : EXIT

Remember, the clock must be set before you can

programme the timer (੬ pg. 12).

ENTER G-CODE NUMBER

INFORMATION

Press the

keys to

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.

G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to

represent the same easy recording feature, but only the

term G-CODE system will be used in the instructions. If you

use the SHOWVIEW system, follow the same instructions

listed for the G-CODE system.

enter the G-CODE number

of a programme you wish

to record.

1 2 34 5 6 7 8

● If you make a mistake,

press and input the

correct number.

[0 – 9] =

] : DELETE

[PROG] : EXIT

[

● Be sure to read "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW System Setup" (੬ pg. 26).

● 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).

● Select the appropriate colour system (੬ pg. 52).

ACCESS G-CODE

PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press

, and the G-CODE

– P1 –

NO. 123456789

START

Programme screen

STOP

22:00

appears. (If you're just

starting out, "P1" appears.)

21:00

DATE

TV PROG

25.04

: OK

[1]: TITLE

Make sure the channel position number you wish

to record is displayed; if not, see "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW

System Setup" on page 26 and set the Guide

Program number for that G-CODE number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears

on the screen. Press and input a valid G-CODE

number.

● If the "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP" screen appears,

see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program

Number Set" on page 29.

SET TAPE SPEED

) to set the tape speed.

Press

(

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ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN

Press the

“1”. The Title Edit screen

appears.

key

– P1 –

25.04

21:00 PR.1

● You can access the Title

Edit screen only when

“PROG. NAVIGATION”

is set to “ON”. (੬ pg.

38)

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS

[

] : DELETE

] : CURSOR+=

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

ENTER PROGRAMME TITLE

Press the

and

characters, then press

For details, refer to

“Entering Character” on

page 41.

keys

– P1 –

to enter

25.04

W 7

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS

[

] : DELETE

] : CURSOR+=

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears

Press

on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the

screen and “Err” on the display panel, see page 35.

● Repeat steps

–

for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER'S

TIMER MODE

Press ‰. The recorder turns off automatically and "‰"

appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ again.

NOTES:

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the G-CODE

system:

● To Change The Stop Time . . .

. . . press after pressing

in step . You can

1 Perform steps

–

compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this

way.

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . after pressing

"9") for weekly serials or

2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins.

3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

in step , press

(

key

(

key "8") for daily

serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"

appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

ATTENTION

● 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. To record the

extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 34).

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

G-CODE number which starts with "0".

● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder's

memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is

not exhausted).

"G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP" appears after performing

step if the Guide Program number for the G-CODE number

you entered has not been set.

● Press the

keys or

%ﬁ to input the

channel position number on which your recorder

receives that station, then press

The G-CODE program screen appears.

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR

programme with the G-CODE

system.

GUIDE PROG

TV PROG

– –

* If your recorder receives

RTR on the channel position

[0-9] OR [5/ ]:SELECT =

∞

2, press

[PROG] : EXIT

after entering "2".

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ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN

Press

Express Timer

Programming

ACCESS PROGRAMME

SCREEN

Remember, the clock must be set before you can

Press

. (If you're

– P1 –

programme the timer (੬ pg. 12).

START

STOP

just starting out, "P1"

appears.)

–:– –

Before performing the following steps:

● 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).

● Select the appropriate colour system (੬ pg. 52).

DATE

TV PROG

– –

– –.– –

[+/–] =

[1]: TITLE

[PROG] : EXIT

ENTER PROGRAMME

START TIME

Press

the time you want

recording to start.

to enter

– P1 –

START

21:00

STOP

–:– –

● Press and hold

to move in 30-

minute increments, or

press and release

repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

DATE

TV PROG

– –

[1]: TITLE

– –.– –

[+/–] =

[PROG] : EXIT

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP

TIME

Press

stop.

to enter the time you want recording to

● Press and hold

to move in 30-minute

increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press

. (The current date appears on screen.

The date you enter appears in its place.)

ENTER CHANNEL

POSITION

Press

– P1 –

START

21:00

STOP

22:00

DATE

TV PROG

[1]: TITLE

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[PROG] : EXIT

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SET TAPE SPEED

Press

to set the tape speed.

ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN

Press the

“1”. The Title Edit screen

appears.

key

– P1 –

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● You can access the Title

Edit screen only when

“PROG. NAVIGATION”

is set to “ON”.

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS

[

] : DELETE

] : CURSOR+=

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

(੬ pg. 38)

ENTER PROGRAMME TITLE

Press the

and

characters, then press

For details, refer to

“Entering Character” on

page 41.

keys

– P1 –

to enter

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[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS

[

] : DELETE

] : CURSOR+=

: OK

[PROG] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

After confirming all information is correct, press

. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears on the

screen and “Err” on the display panel, see page 35.

● Repeat steps

–

for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER'S

TIMER MODE

Press ‰. The recorder turns off automatically and "‰"

appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰ again.

NOTES:

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps through , press

(

key "9") for weekly serials or

(

key

"8") for daily serials (Monday–Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or

"DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again

makes the corresponding indication disappear.

● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as

8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record

a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record the

extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programmes (੬ pg. 34).

● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder's

memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is

not exhausted).

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You can programme a timer recording that starts within

24 hours.

24H Express

Timer

Programming

ACCESS 24HR EXPRESS

TIMER PROGRAMME

DISPLAY

Push

‰. “ ” and start time start blinking

on the display panel.

Programme start time indicator

Remember, the clock must be set before you can

programme the timer (੬ pg. 12).

Before performing the following steps:

● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder

will come on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system (੬ pg. 52).

SET PROGRAMME START

TIME

Turn the

dial to the left or right. Then, push the

dial. “ ” and start time start blinking on the

display panel.

Programme start time indicator

● One click stop of the

minute intervals.

dial changes the time in 5-

SET PROGRAMME STOP

TIME

Turn the

dial to the left or right. Then, push the

dial and channel number will start blinking.

Programme stop time indicator

● One click stop of the

dial changes the time in 5-

minute intervals.

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SET CHANNEL POSITION

Turn the

dial to the left or right.

● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing

and holding the

Repeat from the step

dial for more than 3 seconds.

ENGAGE RECORDER'S

TIMER MODE

Press

‰.

The recorder turns off automatically and “‰” appears

on the display panel.

NOTES:

● If “Err” appears on the display panel, repeat the steps again.

● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24H Express

Timer programming function. Press

screen, and try again.

to return to normal

● You can use 24H Express Timer programming function also

when the recorder is turned off.

● For 24H Express Timer programming function, the program

overlap warning display does not appear even if some

programs overlap each other.

● In case of a power failure after programming, the recorder's

memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is

not exhausted).

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To cancel or replace a programme...

CANCEL OR REPLACE A

PROGRAMME

Press to cancel a programme. To replace a

programme, press the appropriate button:

(

● If you do not want to edit the programme title, skip

steps and

ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN

Press the

“1”. The Title Edit screen

appears.

key

– P1 –

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● You can access the title

edit screen only when

“PROG. NAVIGATION”

is set to “ON”. (੬ pg.

38).

[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS

[

] : DELETE

] : CURSOR+=

‰?

] : EXIT

: OK

[

ENTER PROGRAMME TITLE

Press the

and

characters, then press

For details, refer to

“Entering Character ” on

page 41.

keys

to enter

– P1 –

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[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS

[

] : DELETE

] : CURSOR+=

‰?

] : EXIT

: OK

[

RETURN TO NORMAL

Check, Cancel And Replace

Programmes

SCREEN

Press ‰? as many times as necessary. If there are still

some programmes remaining, go on to step

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press ‰, then press

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press ‰.

ACCESS PROGRAMME

CHECK SCREEN

Press ‰?.

PR START STOP CH

DATE

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10:00 10:45

11:30 13:00

[‰?] : NEXT

ACCESS PROGRAMME

SCREEN

– P1 –

Press ‰? again to check

START

8:00

STOP

more information. Each

time you press ‰?, the

next programme's

10:00

information appears.

DATE

24:12

[1]: TITLE

[‰?] : NEXT

TV PROG

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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.

PR START STOP CH DATE

8:00 10:00

10:00 10:45

11:30 13:00

9:00 10:00

24.04

25.04

PROGRAM OVERLAPPED

92 DAILY

[5/ ] =

∞

[PROG] : EXIT

CONFIRM THE

OVERLAPPING

PROGRAMMES

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

SELECT THE PROGRAMME

TO MODIFY

Press

%ﬁ, then press

● You can only select one of the overlapping

programmes.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press

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.

CANCEL OR CHANGE

PROGRAMME SETTING

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.

press the appropriate button:

and/or

(

) when the Programme screen on which you want

to make changes is shown, then press . “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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Auto SP LP Timer

Auto Timer

If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to

record the entire programme, the recorder automatically

switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (with

NTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording.

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically

engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-

cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in length

onto a 180-minute tape.

Approximately 150 minutes

Approximately 60 minutes

Press

SP mode

LP mode

Total 210 minutes

Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

Function Set screen before the timer-recording starts.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press

%ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

"FUNCTION SET", then _#

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

Press

press

INITIAL SET

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

SELECT MODE

place the pointer next to

"AUTO TIMER", then press

Press

%ﬁ to place the pointer next to

Press

%ﬁ to

FUNCTION SET

"FUNCTION SET", then press

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

PICTURE CONTROL

PAL/MESECAM

NTSC

AUTO

NTSC3. 58

AUTO TIMER

O.S.D.

select either "ON" or "OFF".

SELECT MODE

Press

%ﬁ to

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

place the pointer next to

PROG. NAVIGATION

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

VIDEO STABILIZER

S-VHS

"AUTO SP→LP TIMER",

then press

OFF

to select "ON".

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

S-VHS ET

OFF

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

Press

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press

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 ‰.

NOTES:

● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or

more programmes, the second programme and those

thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LP

TIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not

engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer

programming.

● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this

feature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of

the tape.

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point

on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP (or EP)

mode.

● The Auto SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR

(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work

properly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapes

of shorter lengths.

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This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite

program which is timer-programmed on your external satellite

receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's rear

AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors and program the timer on the

satellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signals

input from the satellite receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN

connectors, and when there is no input signals the recorder

stops recording and the power shuts off.

Automatic Sat-

ellite Program

Recording

• Program the timer on the satellite receiver.

• Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press

to set the tape speed.

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE

PROG REC MODE

LINK indicator lights up and the recorder turns off

automatically.

REC LINK

indicator

Press and hold

for about 2 seconds. The REC

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press

. The REC LINK indicator goes off.

●If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to

engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

ATTENTION

● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the

program is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start

recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned

on.

● If you have connected another appliance other than a

satellite receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN

connectors, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog

Rec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording

when the connected appliance's power is turned on.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot

be done at the same time.

NOTES:

● Auto Satellite Prog recording is only possible with the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

● When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is

finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”.

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

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

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

● Pressing the recorder's

the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off and recorder's power and disengages

● If there is more than one satellite program you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a different

tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step will apply to all the programs for Auto Satellite Prog recording.

● The B.E.S.T. ( ੬ pg. 24) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.

● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may

record slightly longer than the actual length of the program.

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

Prog recording even though the button's light blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, the

recorder starts recording.

● You can also record a program from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the recorder's

rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

● When you press the recorder's

button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the REC LINK indicator does not

light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver's power is off, Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work

properly with that satellite receiver*.

If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programming” ( ੬ pg. 30) to timer-record a satellite program.

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

● After Automatic Satellite Program Recording, the number of recorded programs will not be displayed on the front display panel for

the instant Review function ( ੬ pg. 18).

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

Navigation

Navigation Playback

When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the

recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date,

start time and station name. You can store these information for

up to 8 programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information

for 10 tapes can be stored. You can also enter the programme

title when performing “G-CODE/SHOWVIEW Timer Programming”

(੬ pg. 28) or “Express Timer Programming” (੬ pg. 32). It is

possible to store these information only when “PROG. NAVI-

GATION” is set to “ON” (default setting).

This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what

programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder.

This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and

then automatically searches for the start of the programme.

LOAD A RECORDED

CASSETTE

Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.

When inserting a cassette with

the record safety tab intact...

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press

CHECKING TAPE DATA

If the recorder can store the

REMAIN [ 3]

information for 3 or less tapes,

“REMAIN[ _]” also appears on

the TV screen.

ACCESS PROGRAMME

NAVIGATION SCREEN

Press

%ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

“PROGRAMME NAVIGA-

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

TION”, then press

CHECKING TAPE DATA

INITIAL SET

MEMORY FULL

If you perform new recording,

the oldest tape information will

be deleted from the recorder’s

memory.

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT A PROGRAMME

Press

%ﬁ to

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place the pointer next to

the programme you want

to watch.

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] : DELETE

[1]: TITLE

[

[MENU] : EXIT

NOTE:

START PLAYBACK

Playback begins automatically after the selected

programme is located.

If you press any button while “CHECKING TAPE DATA”

appears on the TV screen, the operation is canceled.

Press

. “SEARCHING” appears on the TV screen.

When inserting a cassette whose

record safety tab has been re-

moved ...

Playback begins automatically.

You can use Navigation Playback (੬ right column), but you

cannot edit programme title or delete tape data (੬ pg. 40,

41).

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Turn Off Navigation

Programme Navigation

If you don't want to record information on the programmes, set

"PROG. NAVIGATION" to "OFF".

Screen

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

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[5/∞] =

] : DELETE

[1]: TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

[

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

1 Recording date

2 Recording start time*

3 Station name*

Press

%ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

"FUNCTION SET", then _#

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

* After entering the programme title (੬ pg. 40),

press

INITIAL SET

programme title appears instead of the recording start

time and station name.

[5/ ] =

∞

4 Currently selected programme

5 Programme title*

[MENU] : EXIT

* Before entering the programme title (੬ pg. 40),

recording start time and station name appear instead of

the programme title.

SELECT PROG.

NAVIGATION MODE

Press

%ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

"PROG. NAVIGATION",

PROG. NAVIGATION

AUTO SP=LP TIMER

VIDEO STABILIZER

S-VHS

NOTES:

OFF

● You cannot edit programme title or delete tape data for the

cassette with the record safety tab removed.

● Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded

with this recorder only.

then _#press

to select "OFF".

S-VHS ET

OFF

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

● Before recording, make sure the recorder’s clock is set

correctly.

● To record the programme information in this recorder’s

memory, you must continue to record each programme for

over the minimum recording time;

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

8 minutes for the SP mode

15 minutes for the LP mode

23 minutes for the EP mode

Press

5 minutes for the SP mode

15 minutes for the EP mode.

● Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on

the tape being used.

● The programme information is stored in this recorder’s

memory. If the memory in this recorder should ever be

damaged and the programme information lost, it is impossible

to restore that information.

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Edit Programme Title

You can edit the the programme titles as you like.

Perform steps to of “Navigation Playback” on page 38

before continuing.

SELECT PROGRAMME

place the pointer next to

the programme you want

to edit.

Press

%ﬁ to

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[5/∞] =

] : DELETE

[1]: TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

[

ACCESS TITLE EDIT SCREEN

Press the

“1”. The Title Edit screen

appears.

key

– P1 –

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[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS

[

] : DELETE

] : CURSOR+=

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

ENTER PROGRAMME TITLE

Press the

and

characters, then press

For details, refer to

“Entering Character” on

page 41.

keys

– P1 –

to enter

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[0–9] : SELECT LETTERS

[

] : DELETE

] : CURSOR+=

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press

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Entering Character

Delete Tape Data

Press the appropriate

enter each character.

key, then press

Perform steps to of “Navigation Playback” on page 38

before continuing.

Refer to the example below.

DELETE TAPE DATA

second. All the programme

data on the tape are

deleted, then normal

screen appears.

1 Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press

Press for more than 3

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Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press

Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press

PR. 7

F-1

4 Press_#0 ( ) twice to enter “ (space)”, then press

5 Press 6 (MNO) twice to enter “N”, then press

6 Press 3 (DEF) twice to enter “E”, then press

7 Press 9 (WXYZ) once to enter “W”, then press

● It is impossible to delete

each programme

information.

[5/∞] =

] : DELETE

[1]: TITLE

[MENU] : EXIT

[

Press 7 (PQRS) four times to enter “S”, then press

NOTE:

When you delete the tape data, only the tape information is

deleted from the recorder’s memory. The actual recording on

the tape is not erased.

. , / – + ( ) 1

A B C 2

D E F 3

G H I 4

J K L 5

M N O 6

P Q R S 7

T U V 8

W X Y Z 9

NOTES:

● If you make a mistake, press

@ # to select the

character, then enter the correct character.

● If you want to delete a character, press

select the character, then press

@ # to

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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.

Remote

Control

Functions

SET REMOTE CONTROL

CODE FOR REMOTE

CONTROL

Press and hold

Press the

key “2”.

, and release .

Press

● The remote control now can transmit B code control

signals.

CHECK REMOTE CONTROL

CODE FOR RECORDER

Press and hold

on the recorder for more than

5 seconds while the recorder is turned off. The code

currently set appears on the display panel.

CHANGE CODE FOR

RECORDER

Press any key on the remote control. The recorder now

responds to B code control signals.

To control two recorders with the

same remote control

You can control two JVC recorders by switching the remote

control code for the remote control between A and B (੬ step

), keeping two recorders to different control codes.

● To change only the remote control code for the remote

control, DO NOT perform steps and

NOTE:

To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the

same procedure as shown above except pressing

"1" instead of "2" in step 2 of

key

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TV Multi-brand Remote

Control

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set.

In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer's TVs can also be

controlled.

TURN ON TV

Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its

remote control.

SET TV BRAND CODE

Press and hold

Press the

code.

keys to enter your unit’s brand

Press

, and release . Check if the TV's power

goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations

(੬ step ).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the

TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you

replace your remote control's batteries.

● Some TV brands have more than one code. If the TV

does not function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE TV

First, press

to set the remote control to TV mode,

then press one of the following buttons:

(TV Muting),

keys.

(TV volume),

and the

● For some brands, you must press

after having

pressed the

keys to enter a channel number.

IMPORTANT

ATTENTION

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.

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder

but also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver and

DVD.

● To operate your video recorder, first press the

to set the remote control to the Video mode.

● To operate your TV, first press the

remote control to the TV mode.

button

JVC

01, 23, 24, 25

button to set the

AIWA

BEIJING

CCE

● To operate your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD, first

press the

to set the remote control to

CHANGHONG

DAEWOO

FERGUSON

FINLUX

FUNAI

17, 37

the satellite receiver, cable box or DVD mode.

GRADIENTE

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

ITT

Control Your TV Using

Additional Buttons

JINXING

KONKA

LG/GOLDSTAR

MITSUBISHI

MIVER

Use the

keys, and the

button, button or ‰

button to select the TV's channel.

● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 08, 10, 11, 14,

20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33, 35, 38, 40 or 42, the

button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching

button (often labelled – /– –) of your TV's remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 16, 28, 29, 34 or 39, the

button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the ‰ button

corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV's remote control.

NEC

NOBLEX

NOKIA

PANASONIC

PEONY

04, 11

34, 38, 39

10, 17, 21

02, 42

12, 33, 34, 35

13, 16

PHILICO

PHILIPS

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SHARP

NOTE:

SONY

The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV.

Use these buttons as instructed for your TV's remote control.

TCL

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

08, 14

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Multi-brand Remote Control

For satellite receiver, cable box and DVD

Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your

satellite receiver, cable box or DVD.

TURN ON UNIT

Turn on the cable box, satellite receiver or DVD using

the Power button on the unit or its remote control.

SET BRAND CODE

Press and hold

Press the

code.

keys to enter your unit’s brand

Press

, and release

. Check if

the unit's power goes off as it should. If it does, try

other operations (੬ step ).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the

unit, you don't have to repeat this step until you

replace your remote control's batteries.

● Some brands have more than one code. If the unit

does not function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE UNIT

First, press

to set the remote control

to cable box, satellite receiver or DVD mode, then

press one of the following buttons:

For satellite receiver and cable box . . .

keys.

For DVD. . .

@ # (4¢)

keys.

● For some brands, you must press

after having

pressed the

number.

keys to enter a channel

● To change the unit’s channels, press

or the

keys. (The

button can be used to

change the recorder’s channels only.)

ATTENTION

The remote control can operate not only the video recorder

but also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver and

DVD.

IMPORTANT

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with

JVC satelite receiver and DVD, as well as many other models, it

may not work with your unit, or in some instances, may have

limited function capability.

● To operate your video recorder, first press the

button

to set the remote control to the Video mode.

● To operate your TV, first press the

button to set the

remote control to the TV mode.

● To operate your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD, first

press the

to set the remote control to

the satellite receiver, cable box or DVD mode.

NOTES:

● It's not possible to set the two units at the same time. You can

only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a

time.

● You have to subscribe to a satellite or cable service to receive

satellite or cable channels.

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DVD Multi-brand Code

Cable Box or Satellite Re-

ceiver Multi-brand Code

JVC

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

TOSHIBA

JVC

AMSTRAD

CANAL+

CANAL SATELLITE

D-box

ECHOSTAR

FINLUX

72, 73

60, 61, 62, 63, 92

51, 78, 79, 80, 82

GALAXIS

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

ITT

69, 88

64, 65

JERROLD

01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15,

28, 75

70, 71

68, 87

67, 86, 92

13, 14, 74

66, 84

KATHREIN

LUXOR

MASPRO

NOKIA

PACE

PANASONIC

PFT

PHILIPS

PHONOTREND

SALORA

SKYMASTER

TPS

VIDEOWAY

WISI

03, 09, 22, 76, 77

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These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to

your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the

soundtrack through the stereo.

Connecting/

Using A Stereo

System

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Television

Speaker

(MONO)

Mains outlet

AUDIO OUT

CAUTIONS:

MAKE CONNECTIONS

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with

regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that

you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the

Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge

in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your

video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to

prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded

type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this

can adversely affect the video playback picture.

NOTES:

● When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to

a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.

● If stereo or bilingual TV broadcasts are receivable in your

area, this recorder can record them independently of the TV

set and play them back through the connected stereo system.

● When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,

turn the TV's volume down completely.

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EDITING

Picture Control

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality

according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."

Preparation

For Editing

ACCESS MAIN NENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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

ACCESS FUNCTION SET

SCREEN

Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by_#pressing

PUSH JOG %ﬁ, then press OK or PUSH JOG

SELECT PICTURE CONTROL

SET MODE

Place the pointer next to

FUNCTION SET

"PICTURE CONTROL" by

pressing PUSH JOG %ﬁ,

then press OK or PUSH

B. E. S. T.

PICTURE CONTROL

PAL/MESECAM

NTSC

AUTO

NTSC3. 58

OFF

AUTO TIMER

O. S. D.

JOG

to select the desired

mode.

[5/ ] =

∞

AUTO*: Normally select

[MENU] : EXIT

"AUTO."

It automatically adjusts the picture quality.

* When the B.E.S.T. function is set to "OFF" (੬

pg. 24), you can only select "NORM" instead

of "AUTO."

EDIT:

Select when you dub tapes.

SOFT: Select when you want to soften the picture.

SHARP: Select when you want to sharpen the picture.

NOTES:

● When you select "EDIT", "SHARP" or "SOFT", the

selected mode will not change until you select again.

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

select "AUTO" (or "NORM" when the B.E.S.T.

function is set to "OFF") after you finish dubbing the

tapes.

PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

Advantages Of S-VHS

Video Recorders

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from S-VHS to VHS, or,

from S-VHS to S-VHS.

NOTE:

Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 48, 49.

● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the

S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently

limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the

source material is very high, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred

without degradation.

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EDITING (cont.)

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

recorder as the recorder.

Edit From

A Camcorder

MAKE CONNECTIONS

A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...

... connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

connectors to the recorder's front panel AUDIO/

VIDEO input connectors.

B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...

... connect the camcorder's S-VIDEO OUT and

AUDIO OUT connectors to the recorder's front

panel S-VIDEO(S-2) and AUDIO input connectors.

The recorder's rear panel S-VIDEO IN and AUDIO

IN input connectors are also available.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its

AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input

connector on your recorder.

NUMBER "0"

● 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.

PR +/–

SET RECORDER'S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR +/– to select "F-1" for

NOTES:

the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or "S-2" for the

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● You can also use another video recorder as the player instead

of a camcorder.

AUDIO/S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on the

connectors being used.

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

"AUTO" (or "NORM" when the B.E.S.T. function is set to

"OFF") after you finish dubbing the tapes (੬ pg. 47).

SELECT "EDIT" FOR PICTURE

CONTROL SET MODE

Follow the "Picture Control" section on page 47, then

IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the

same colour system. Select the appropriate colour system

(੬ pg. 52).

● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a

player for editing.

select "EDIT."

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

੬ pg. 52.

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...

Recorder

B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...

Recorder

To rear panel PAUSE

connector

To rear panel PAUSE

connector

VIDEO

input

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

input

(S-2)

input

Audio/Video Cable

(not provided)

Audio Cable (not provided)

S-Video Cable (provided)

Mini-Plug Cable

(not provided)

(JVC camcorder

only)

(not provided)

VIDEO OUT

(JVC camcorder

only)

S-VIDEO OUT

Player

Camcorder

Player

Camcorder

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

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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.

● Use the L connector for monaural connection.

SET RECORDING DECK'S

INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER

Recorder

key "0" and/or PR +/– to select depending on the

connector being used — "L-1" for the rear panel

VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors, or "F-1" for the front

panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors.

TV Receiver

Player

Your recorder

SELECT "EDIT" FOR PICTURE

CONTROL SET MODE

(MONO)

Follow the "Picture Control" section on page 47, then

select "EDIT."

VIDEO CHANNEL

RF Cable (provided)

AV Cable

START SOURCE PLAYER

(not provided)

Engage its Play mode.

Another recorder

Recorder

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

Recorder

Your recorder

TV Receiver

NOTES:

● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure

to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (੬ pg. 10).

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● NTSC tapes being played back in the "NTSC [ PAL" mode

(੬ pg. 52) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.

● When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the

playback deck, select "NTSC 3.58" (or "NTSC 4.43") for

"NTSC" setting (੬ pg. 52).

(MONO)

VIDEO

CHANNEL

AV Cable

(not provided)

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

"AUTO" (or "NORM" when the B.E.S.T. function is set to

"OFF") after you finish dubbing the tapes (੬ pg. 47).

● If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio

input/output connectors, you can connect those connectors to

this recorder's S-VIDEO IN/S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO IN/

OUT connectors.

RF Cable

(provided)

Another recorder

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ...

... connect its rear panel S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT

connectors to the recording deck's S-Video and Audio input

connectors.

Player

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck ...

... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input

connectors to the source player's S-Video and Audio output

connectors. Then, set the recorder's input mode to "S-1".

IMPORTANT:

● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the

same colour system. Select the appropriate colour system.

(੬ pg. 52)

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,

੬ pg. 52.

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EDITING (cont.)

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

track

Audio-dubbed tape

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R

connectors on the recorder's front panel.

● When connecting monaural equipment, use only the

recorder's AUDIO L connector.

CD Player etc.

SET INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR +/– so that "F-1"

appears in place of a channel number.

CD Player etc.

LOCATE START POINT

Audio mixer

Mixer output

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.

Original sound

AUDIO OUT

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

Press A. DUB.

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.

(" " blinks, " " and " " light up on the front display

panel.)

● To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, press

AUDIO on the remote control to select "

this point.

(L+R)" at

* 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.

AUDIO

NUMBER "0"

PR +/–

PLAY

PAUSE

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START DUBBING

Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press

PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing

begins at this point.

● " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display

panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press

PLAY to resume dubbing.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and

engage the audio component's Stop mode.

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 on

the remote control to select " NORM (HI FI + NORM)"

(੬ pg. 18).

AUDIO

● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches

"0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check the

counter reading before dubbing.

● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO

IN L + R connectors. When using these connectors, make

sure to select the correct input mode in step 2.

● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has

had its record safety tab removed.

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO on

the remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear

(੬ pg. 18).

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

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INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

PAL/MESECAM Recording

NTSC Recording and

Playback

and Playback

Select the appropriate colour system for recording or playback.

To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape, it will be

necessary to select the appropriate mode.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

MAIN MENU

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

place the pointer next to

"FUNCTION SET", then

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

"FUNCTION SET", then

press OK or PUSH JOG

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

press OK or PUSH JOG

INITIAL SET

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT PAL/MESECAM MODE

SELECT NTSC MODE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

FUNCTION SET

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

"PAL/MESECAM", then

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

FUNCTION SET

PICTURE CONTROL

PAL/MESECAM

NTSC

place the pointer next to

B. E. S. T.

AUTO

PICTURE CONTROL

PAL/MESECAM

NTSC

press OK or PUSH JOG

to select the desired mode.

AUTO: Usually set to this

mode. The appropriate

colour system (PAL or

MESECAM) will be

"NTSC", then press OK or

NTSC3. 58

OFF

AUTO

AUTO TIMER

O.S.D.

PUSH JOG

to select the

NTSC3. 58

OFF

AUTO TIMER

O.S.D.

desired mode.

[5/ ] =

∞

NTSC3.58: To record

NTSC signals or playback

a NTSC tape.

NTSC4.43: To record

NTSC4.43 signals or playback a NTSC4.43 tape.

[MENU] : EXIT

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

selected depending on the playback or recording

signals.

If the “AUTO” mode does not work properly, select

either of the following manual modes.

PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL tape.

MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or playback a

SECAM or MESECAM tape.

NTSC=PAL: To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

● The “NTSC

=PAL” mode does not work during recording. In this

mode, NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3.58.

NOTES:

● The Menu screen is distorted during playing back a NTSC tape on

PAL TV. Stop playback and access the Menu screen again.

● In the “NTSC4.43” mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays

(Program screen, etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a loss

of colour. When this happens, select the “NTSC3.58” mode.

●

SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select

“AUTO” or “MESECAM” when recording SECAM signals.

When playing back a SECAM tape, select “AUTO” or

●

“MESECAM”. The playback picture will always be monochrome.

Off-Air Recording

The built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC* broadcasts.

TV system

HR-S5800AM/HR-S5880AM

Recorded tape

PAL

Recording circuit

PAL

PAL B/G, I, D/K

MESECAM

NTSC

Multi-system

tuner

(B/G, I, D/K, M*)

SECAM B/G,

D/K (OIRT)

MESECAM

NTSC (M)

NTSC 3.58

* HR-S5800AM only

NOTE:

This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

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Playback

This recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.

Recorded tape

HR-S5800AM/HR-S5880AM

PAL

Playback circuit

Multi-system receiver

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

PAL

(B/G, D/K, I, H)

NTSC (M)

Built-in

RFconverter

K, I, G, H, M*

MESECAM

RF OUT

[

NTSC PAL

NTSC 3.58 MHz

Multi-system monitor

Manual switching

PAL

SECAM

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 4.43 MHz

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

* HR-S5800AM only

NOTES:

When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:

● The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the

part of the video recorder nor the TV.

● The picture may roll up or 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.)

● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

ATTENTION:

When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour system

select switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropri-

ate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.

Tape-To-Tape Editing

There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.

Recorded tape

Playback equipment

HR-S5800AM/HR-S5880AM

Dubbed tape

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

MESECAM

Recording circuit

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

NTSC

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TUNER SET

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

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not

been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (੬ pg. 8) or if

you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts

broadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in

channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto

Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your

area so that you can call them up with the PR +/– buttons

without going through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set

TURN ON THE RECORDER

Press

PR +/–

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

PUSH JOG

Press PUSH JOG ﬁ to

MAIN MENU

place the pointer next to

"TUNER SET", then_#press

PROGRAMME NAVIGATION

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

OK or PUSH JOG

INITIAL SET

[

] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SELECT AUTO CH SET

MODE

Press PUSH JOG ﬁ to

TUNER SET

place the pointer next to

"AUTO CH SET", then

press OK or PUSH JOG

CH EDIT

AUTO CH SET

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

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Manual Channel Set

or Auto Channel Set (੬ pg. 54).

SELECT TV SYSTEM

place the pointer next to

the appropriate TV system,

then press OK or PUSH

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (੬ pg. 8)

Press PUSH JOG ﬁ to

TV SYSTEM SELECT

B/G

D/K

ACCESS TUNER SET

JOG

SCREEN

● Auto Channel Set will

start.

[5/ ] =

∞

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

[MENU] : EXIT

● "M" appears with

HR-S5800AM only.

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH

EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG

START

FINISH

[5/ ] = [ ] : DELETE

∞

[5/ ] =

: EDIT

∞

SELECT POSITION

[MENU] : EXIT

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to an

open channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

SELECT BAND

Press MENU.

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to the

band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Manual

Channel Set.

MANUAL CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

BAND SELECT

VHF L

NOTE:

If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not

connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-"

appears on the screen in step 5. When this happens, make sure

of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will

take place again.

VHF H

VHF L 100MHZ

UHF

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

SET DESIRED STATION

IMPORTANT

● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored by

Auto Channel Set, the TV system setting for those

channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV

system for those channels. ੬ "TV System Selection –

When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or

sounds unnatural" on page 57.

The screen to the right

appears when a station is

detected.

If you do not want to store

the detected station...

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to

place the pointer next to

"CONTINUE", then press

STORE

CONTINUE

[5/ ] =

∞

[MENU] : EXIT

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detected

stations even if the reception condition is poor, some of

those stored stations may produce a noisy picture. To

delete those stations, ੬ "Delete A Channel" on page 56.

OK or PUSH JOG

Channel search will resume.

If you want to store the detected station...

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to

"STORE", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The Channel

List appears again.

Major Countries

TV System

● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently

being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps 3 – 5.

● When channel search completes for that band, the

Band Select screen appears again. To set channels for

other bands, select another band and start Manual

Channel Set again (੬ step 4 and 5).

Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,

Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,

Lebanon, Iraq

B/G

China, Mongolia, Russia

Hong Kong

D/K

● For fine tuning adjustment, see "Fine-Tuning

Channels" on page 57.

RETURN TO NORMAL

U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan

*HR-S5800AM only

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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TUNER SET (cont.)

Delete A Channel

Swap Channel Positions

Example:To swap CH03 and CH09.

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH

EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG

SELECT CHANNEL

the channel you want to

delete begins blinking.

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 03)

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

[0 – 9]: INPUT CH

: FINE TUNING

[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

the section of CH "03"

begins blinking, then press

OK or PUSH JOG

[5/ ] = [ ] : DELETE

∞

[5/ ] =

: EDIT

∞

● Only "03" will blink.

[MENU] : EXIT

DELETE CHANNEL

Press

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 09)

input "0" and "9".

01 – – – – –

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

Press NUMBER keys to

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 355 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 195 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

● To re-store it, simply

press PUSH JOG

● Repeat steps 3 – 4 as

● The two selected

channels will be

necessary.

[

/ ] = [

∞

] : ADD

swapped.

[MENU] : EXIT

[

]: CANCEL

: OK

● To cancel the channel

swap_@ping, press PUSH

[MENU] : EXIT

JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

STORE NEW POSITIONS

Press MENU.

Press OK or PUSH JOG

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Fine-Tuning Channels

TV System Selection – When

you see the picture but the

audio can't be heard or

sounds unnatural

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

ACCESS TUNER SET

SCREEN

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 54.

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH

EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

SELECT CHANNEL TO

FINE-TUNE

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to place the pointer next to "CH

EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

the channel you want to

02 165 BG

SELECT CHANNEL

tune begins blinking, then

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

press OK twice.

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until

CH FRQ SYS

01 150 BG

02 165 BG

03 195 BG

04 205 BG

05 213 BG

06 221 BG

CH FRQ SYS

07 229 BG

08 237 BG

09 355 BG

10 365 BG

11 374 BG

12 384 BG

the channel you want to

change its TV system

begins blinking, then press

OK three times.

● The "FRQ" number for

that channel starts

blinking.

[

/ ] : FINE TUNING

∞

: SELECT SYSTEM

[MENU] : EXIT

[5/ ] : SELECT SYSTEM

∞

: OK

[MENU] : EXIT

● The "SYS" display for

that channel starts

blinking.

PERFORM TUNING

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ until the picture becomes clearer,

then press OK or PUSH JOG

SELECT TV SYSTEM

system (BG [ DK [ I [ M*). Then press OK or

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

Press PUSH JOG %ﬁ to select the appropriate TV

RETURN TO NORMAL

PUSH JOG

SCREEN

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.

* "M" appears with HR-S5800AM only.

Press MENU.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCREEN

Press MENU.

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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

1. No power is applied to the

recorder.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The mains power cord is discon-

nected.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the mains power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly,

but the recorder cannot be

powered.

● "‰" is displayed on the 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.

● Timer is on.

● Remote control A/B code is wrong.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

Press ‰ on the remote control.

Reset A/B code (੬ pg. 42).

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The tape does not run during

recording.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● " " is displayed on the display

panel.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Press PLAY to turn the " " 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

1. The playback picture does not

appear while the tape is running.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you're using the RF OUT connec-

tion . . .

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you are using the RF OUT connec-

tion . . .

. . . the TV receiver's channel selector

is not set to the VIDEO channel.

. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel

has not been correctly set.

● If you're using the AV or S-VIDEO

connection, the TV receiver is not set

to the AV mode.

. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO

channel. (੬ pg. 6)

. . . Perform "Video Channel Set".

(੬ pg. 6)

If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO

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. (੬ pg. 16)

4. Noise appears during slow-motion

playback.

● The automatic tracking mode is

engaged.

Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 16)

5. Noise appears during still

playback.

Press PR +/– few times to remove the

noise bars from the screen.

6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

soundtrack.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

Engage and adjust tracking manually.

(੬ pg. 16)

7. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts

are clear. Or “USE CLEANING

● The video heads may be dirty.

The heads must be cleaned. Use a dry

cleaning cassette –TCL-2UX– or

consult your JVC dealer.

CASSETTE” appears on the screen.

8. Playback picture has a loss of

colour.

● The wrong colour system is selected

Select the correct colour system

(੬ pg. 52)

Once recorded, the signal cannot be

corrected. Be sure to choose the

correct setting before recording.

for the tape being played back.

● The wrong colour system was

selected during recording.

9. No sound accompanies the

playback picture.

Set it to the correct position for the TV

broadcast system used in your area.

(੬ pg. 57)

● The TV system you have selected at

the TV System Select screen is

incorrect.

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RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording cannot be started.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its Record

Safety tab removed.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette, or using adhesive

tape, reseal the slot where the tab

was removed.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

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

● "L-1", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2" has been

Set to the desired channel.

selected as the input 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.

● The input mode is not correct.

Confirm that all units' power switches

are turned on.

Set the input mode to "L-1", "F-1", "S-

1" or "S-2".

4. Camcorder recording is not

possible.

● The camcorder has not been

properly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

Confirm that the camcorder is

properly connected.

Set the input mode to "L-1", "F-1", "S-

1" or "S-2".

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won't work.

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 ‰ and confirm that "‰" is

displayed on the display panel.

● Timer recording is in progress.

2. On-screen timer programming is

not possible.

Timer programming can't be

performed while a timer recording is

in progress. Wait until it finishes.

● The timer is engaged but there's no

cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

Record Safety tab removed.

3. "‰" and "]" on the display panel

Load a cassette with the Record

Safety tab intact, or cover the hole

using adhesive tape.

Remove the cassette and cover the

hole with adhesive tape, or insert a

cassette with the Record Safety tab

intact.

won't stop blinking.

● ‰ has been pressed when there are

no programs in memory, or the timer

record information has been

4. "‰" blinks for 10 seconds and the

Check the programmed data and re-

program as necessary, then press ‰

again.

Timer mode is disengaged.

programmed incorrectly.

● The end of the tape was reached

during timer recording.

5. The power shuts off and "‰" and

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.

"]" won't stop blinking.

● The recorder's channel positions

have been set incorrectly.

6. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system does

not timer-record properly.

Refer to "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW System

Setup" and re-perform the procedure.

(੬ pg. 26)

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)