HR-J260EU - VCR JVC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	VHS Video Cassette Recorder
Model	JVC HR-J260EU
Dimensions (W x H x D)	400 x 94 x 275 mm
Weight	3.5 kg
Power Requirements	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (On)	18 W
Power Consumption (Standby)	5 W
Power Consumption (Power Save Mode)	2.8 W
Video Signal System	PAL colour, CCIR monochrome, 625 lines, 50 fields
Playback Compatibility	PAL, NTSC, MESECAM tapes
Maximum Recording Time	240 min (E-240 cassette)
Tuner Channels	99 positions + AUX
Connections	21-pin SCART (AV1 IN/OUT), RF Antenna IN, RF OUT
Special Features	B.E.S.T. Picture System, Auto Set Up, Preset Download, T-V Link (NexTView, Direct Rec, VCR Auto Standby), Instant ReView, Index Search, Skip Search, Repeat Playback, Variable-Speed Search, Picture Control (AUTO/EDIT/SOFT/SHARP), Express Timer Programming (8 programmes), Auto Timer, Power Save Mode
On-Screen Display Languages	13 languages (selectable)
Remote Control	Infrared, operates VCR and basic JVC TV functions
Head Cleaning	Recommended if picture becomes blurred; contact JVC dealer
Safety Precautions	Avoid moisture, extreme temperatures, and magnetic fields; unplug during lightning or long absence
Memory Backup Time	Approx. 10 minutes
Accessories Included	RF cable, remote control, 2x R6 batteries

Frequently Asked Questions - HR-J260EU JVC

How do I set the clock on my JVC HR-J260EU?

Press MENU, select CLOCK SET, then use ▲▼ to set the time, date, and year. Press OK to confirm. For quick adjustments, press and hold ▲▼ to change time by 30 minutes or date by 15 days.

Can I play NTSC tapes on this VCR?

Yes, the HR-J260EU supports NTSC playback. Go to COLOUR SYSTEM in MODE SET and select PAL/NTSC. Note that the picture may appear vertically compressed with black bars on some TVs.

How do I perform a timer recording?

First ensure the clock is set and a cassette with intact safety tab is inserted. Press PROG, enter start and stop times using START+/- and STOP+/-, set the date with DATE+/-, and choose the channel with TV PROG+/-. Press PROG or OK to confirm, then press ⏻ (TIMER) to engage the timer mode.

Why is there no picture during playback?

Check connections: if using RF, ensure the TV is set to the correct Video Channel (set during Auto Set Up). If using SCART, switch TV to AV mode. Also verify that the tape is not blank and that the VCR is in Play mode.

What is the B.E.S.T. Picture System?

B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) automatically checks tape condition during recording and playback to optimize picture quality. It activates for about 7 seconds at the start of recording or playback. You can enable/disable it in MODE SET.

How do I use Instant ReView?

With the VCR off and Timer mode disengaged, press REVIEW. The VCR powers on, rewinds to the last timer-recorded programme, and plays it automatically. The front display shows the number of timer-recorded programmes; press REVIEW multiple times to select a specific programme.

Can I connect this VCR to my TV without a SCART cable?

Yes, use an RF cable to connect the VCR's RF OUT to the TV's aerial input. During Auto Set Up, the VCR selects a vacant UHF channel (22-69) as the Video Channel. Tune your TV to that channel to watch VCR output.

How do I prevent accidental erasure of a tape?

Remove the record safety tab on the cassette edge. To re-record later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Why does the VCR eject the cassette and blink 'Timer'?

This indicates that the loaded cassette has had its safety tab removed. Either insert a cassette with the tab intact, or cover the hole with tape. Then re-engage the timer mode.

How do I clean the video heads?

If the playback picture is blurred or interrupted, the video heads may be dirty. Contact your nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning. Do not attempt to clean them yourself.

USER MANUAL HR-J260EU JVC

Front view of a JVC audio workstation computer case with control panel and drive buttons (no visible text or labels beyond branding)

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

SAFETY FIRST 2

Safety Precautions 2

Basic Connections ......3

INITIAL SETTINGS 4

Auto Set Up 4

Preset Download 6

Language 8

On-Screen Displays 9

Power Save Mode 10

T-V LINK 11

T-V Link Functions .....11

INFORMATION ON COLOUR

SYSTEM 12

Colour System Set 12

PLAYBACK 13

Basic Playback 13

Playback Features 14

RECORDING 17

Basic Recording 17

Recording Features 18

B.E.S.T. Picture System 20

TIMER RECORDING 22

Express Timer Programming ..... 22

EDITING 26

Edit From A Camcorder 26

Edit To Or From Another Video

Recorder 27

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 28

Tuner Set 28

Clock Set 34

Video Channel Set 35

TROUBLESHOOTING 36

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 38

INDEX 39

SPECIFICATIONS 42

Safety Precautions

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

■ When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.
■ Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

WARNING

There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).

1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.

For Italy:

"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"

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

IMPORTANT

■ Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.
■ It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

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

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

1. DO NOT place the recorder ...

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

1. DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings.
2. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
3. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
4. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

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

■ Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video cassette recorder, however, only VHS signals can be played back and recorded.
■ HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

Basic Connections

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference.

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

1

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in "Specifications" (LFP pg. 42).

2

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

3

The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.

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.
  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".
b- Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV's 21-pin SCART connector.

Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the recorder's front display panel when the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder; go to page 4 to perform Auto Set Up.

Auto Set Up

Auto Channel Set/ Auto Video Channel Set

International Telephone Country Code

Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored stations remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. (17 pg. 34)

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

• Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) □ pg. 35
• Tuner setting 📋 pg. 28
• Clock setting 📄 pg. 34

If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting (17 pg. 28) and, if necessary, video channel setting (17 pg. 35).

When the ⏻/1 button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display panel. By simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels and video channel** automatically.

* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also need to select your area.
** Useful if you have connected the video recorder to your TV via RF connection (C) pg. 3). 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.

You can refer to the front display panel and/or the on-screen display to perform this procedure.

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. ☐ pg. 3
- If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection ☐ pg. 3) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection ☐ pg. 3).

1

Press On the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen.

NOTE:

If you have connected your TV to the recorder with RF connection and the on-screen display appearing on UHF channel 36 looks distorted, perform this procedure referring to the front display panel.

BELGIUM

CESKA REPUBLIKA

DANMARK

DEUTSCHLAND

ESPAÑA

GREECE

ITALIA

MAGYARORSZÁG

NEXT PAGE

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

2

SELECT COUNTRY

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press to select your international telephone country code of your country referring to the chart in the left column.

(Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country's name.

BELGIUM

ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA

DANMARK

DEUTSCHLAND

ESPANA

GREECE

ITALIA

MAGYARORSZÁG

NEXT PAGE

[▲▼] → OK

[MENU] : EXIT

NOTE:

If you have selected

BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE

(41), go to step 3.

If you have selected any

other country name (code), go to step 4.

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen.

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press △▽ to select your language code.

Language Code

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE

International telephone country code

Language code

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

NÄCHSTE SEITE NORSK

SVENSKA

NEDERLANDS

CASTELLANO

ITALIANO

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH ENGLISH

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : END

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected

SET DATE AND TIME

Press OK. The Clock Set screen appears.

Press to set the time, then press OK or .

The "date" display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

• When you set the time, press and hold to change the time by 30 minutes.
• When you set the date, press and hold to change the date by 15 days.

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press MENU

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press △▽ to select "Auto" and press OK or ▷.

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press △▽ to move the high-light bar (pointer) to "AUTO SET" and press OK or ▷.

"Auto" blinks on the display panel; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated in step 6 or "- -:-".

- If you are using the on-screen display, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the "■" mark on the screen moves from left to right.

Beginning

CONFIRM/ SET VIDEO CHANNEL

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via an RF cable only (RF connection)

The channel that is shown on the display panel is your Video Channel.

To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.

- If you have selected MAGYARORSZAG (36), CESKA REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE (EE) in step 2 on page 4, "2OUT" appears in stead of "1OUT".

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

You do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off.

Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows "1OUT--" to set the Video Channel to off.

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

FINISH AUTO SET UP

Press OK.

NOTES:

• Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area.
• During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's memory.
• For RF connection users: The video recorder detects the channels which are not occupied by local stations and selects one channel automatically for your Video Channel that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.
• If there is a power cut, or if you press UP MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.

Preset Download

You can use this function only with the TV offering T-V Link, etc.*

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

NOTES:

• If there is a power cut, or if you press ⏻/l or MENU while downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the beginning.
• When you perform T-V LINK function, be sure to use fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
• On this recorder, the characters available for station's name (ID) are A-Z, 0-9, -, *, + and — (space). Some downloaded station's name may differ from those of your TV (pg. 31).

When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (pg. 3), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (pg. 4).

Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Auto Set Up" on page 4 and 5 before continuing.

1

PERFORM PRESET DOWNLOAD

Press MENU.

If you are referring to the front display panel

Press △▽ to select "CH --" and press OK or ▷.

If you are referring to the on-screen display

Press △ ▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "T-V LINK" and press OK or ▷.

Preset position on the display panel increases from "CH1"; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control.

• If you are using the on-screen display, the T-V LINK screen will appear.
• If you press any button on the recorder or remote control while downloading is in progress, it will be interrupted.

2

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

Set the Video Channel to off manually. (pg. 35)

IMPORTANT

• Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture ☐ "Delete A Channel" on page 31.
  ■ For RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. ☐ pg. 35, "Video Channel Set".

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display

Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 4 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.

SUOMI		SUOMI	DANMARK		DANSK	NEDERLAND		NEDERLANDS
PORTUGAL		ENGLISH	ÖSTERREICH		DEUTSCH	GREECE		ENGLISH
DEUTSCHLAND		DEUTSCH	ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA		ČEŠTINA	OTHER WESTERN EUROPE		ENGLISH
POLSKA		POLSK	ITALIA		ITALIANO	OTHER EASTERN EUROPE		ENGLISH
NORGE		NORSK	MAGYARORSZÁG		MAGYAR
SVERIGE		SVENSKA	ESPAÑA		CASTELLANO

If you want to change the language setting manually, "Language" on page 8.

Language

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

This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (LFP pg. 7), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required.

1 2

ACCESS COUNTRY SET SCREEN

3

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK or ▷.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

CLOCK SET

[▲▼] → (OK)

[MENU] : EXIT

4

SELECT COUNTRY

Press △ ▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country's name, then press OK or ▷.

5

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press △ ▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

- You do not have to press OK; pressing OK enters Auto Set/T-V LINK screen.

NEXT PAGE

NORSK

SVENSKA

NEDERLANDS

CASTELLANO

ITALIANO

FRANCAIS

DEUTSCH

ENGLISH

[▲▼] → OK

[MENU] : EXIT

6

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

On-Screen Displays

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

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.

You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Messages appear in the selected language (0.57 pg. 7 or 8).

1

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing , then press OK or ▷.

4

ENABLE/ DISABLE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The default setting is "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 △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "O.S.D." and press OK or ▷ to set "O.S.D." to "OFF".

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF

O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON POWER SAVE OFF COLOUR SYSTEMPAL/NTSC

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

5

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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

1- Operation mode indicators
2- Tape direction
3- Counter display
4- Tape remaining time indicator (pg. 18)
5- Tape position indicator (pg. 13)
6- Current day/month/year
7- Clock display
8- Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator (L-1)
9- Timer warning display (pg. 23)
10- Cassette loaded mark

Power Save Mode

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

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

1

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or ▷.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET CLOCK SET

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

4

SELECT POWER SAVE MODE

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "POWER SAVE", then press OK or ▷ to set to "ON".

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON POWER SAVE ON COLOUR SYSTEMPAL/NTS

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

5

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

• During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.
• While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.
  • Power Save does not work when ...
  ... the recorder is in the Timer mode.
  ... the recorder's power is turned off after timer-recording (or Instant Timer Recording).

T-V Link Functions

When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (CP 3), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with the TV offering T-V Link, etc.*

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

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.

NexTView Link

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

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

TV Auto Power On

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

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

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.

Direct Rec

You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECORD on the recorder.

Follow the procedure below to use this function.

1

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or ▷.

4

SELECT DIRECT REC MODE

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "DIRECT REC", then press OK or ▷ to set to "ON".

5

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

• If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECORD button functions as described in "Basic Recording" (→ pg. 17).
• During the Direct Rec, "CH --" appears on the display panel.
• When you perform T-V LINK functions, be sure to use the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

Colour System Set

NOTES:

About NTSC Playback

• Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV.
• The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)
• The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.
• During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
• Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure below to select the appropriate colour system.

* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.

1 2 3

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or ▷.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET CLOCK SET

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

4

SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM MODE

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "COLOUR SYSTEM", then press OK or ▷ to select the appropriate colour system.

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON POWER SAVE OFF

COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

a- PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a PAL or NTSC tape.
b- MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM tape.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

5

Basic Playback

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

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the Stop mode, you press FF, REW or perform an Index Search. The position of "■" in relation to "0" (beginning) or "+" (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

"O.S.D." (17 pg. 9) must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear.

Beginning End

NOTE:

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

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.

1

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 pointed toward the recorder. Don't apply too much pressure when inserting.

• The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00.
• If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAMME START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW. To go forward, press FF.

2

START PLAYBACK

3

Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel during automatic tracking. (pg. 20)

4

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

Technical line drawing of a device with open case and camera, no text or symbols present

• Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.
• This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape.

Playback Features

The ⏻/1, PLAY, FF, REW, PAUSE and TV/PROG buttons on the recorder have the same functions as those on the remote control.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

Still Picture/ Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

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

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE.

OR

Press ◀ or ▷ (◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀◀).

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

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

OR

During still picture, press and hold ◁ or ▷ (◀◀ or ▶▶▶). Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Variable-Speed Search

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, press ◀ or ▷ (◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀).

• 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.

ATTENTION

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

● the picture will be distorted.
● the noise bars will appear.

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 TV PROG buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press 100 the remote to engage manual tracking.

ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY

Press TV PROG + or - to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press 100 the remote to re-engage automatic tracking.

NOTE:

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

Instant ReView

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

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged.

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

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

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

NOTE:

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

Index Search

Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

1

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Press ◀ or ▷ (◀◀◀ or ▶▶▶). "◀◀◀ 1" or "▶▶▶ 1" is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.

- To access index codes 2 through 9, press ◀ or ▷ repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press ◀ twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press ▷ once.

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

Skip Search

1

SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS

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

NOTE:

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

Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.
b- For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind...
... press REW, then press ⏻/1 within 2 seconds.
c- For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind ...
... press REW, then press ⏻ (TIMER) within 2 seconds.

Repeat Playback

Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly.

Illustration of six cartoon character faces in different poses, no text or symbols present

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK

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

• The Play indicator (☐) on the display panel blinks slowly.
• The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

NOTE:

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

Picture Control

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

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

SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE

Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "PICTURE CONTROL" by pressing , then press OK or to select the desired mode.

AUTO: Provides optimised picture benefits of B.E.S.T. Picture System. Normally select AUTO.

MODE SET
B. E. S. T.	ON
T PICTURE CONTROL	AUTO
AUTO TIMER	OFF
O. S. D.	ON
DIRECT REC	ON
POWER SAVE	OFF
CCLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC
[▲▼] → OK
[MENU] : EXIT

EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback).

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

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

NOTES:

• When you select EDIT, SHARP or SOFT, the selected mode will not change until you select again.
• When you select EDIT to dub tapes, be sure to select AUTO after you finish dubbing the tapes.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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NOTES:

• When B.E.S.T. is OFF, "PICTURE CONTROL" switches automatically from AUTO to NORM.
• Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 27.

Basic Recording

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

The PLAY, RECORD and PAUSE buttons on the recorder have the same functions as those on the remote control.

Recording Resume Function

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

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.

1

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

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

2

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

Press TV PROG +/- or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record.

3

START RECORDING

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

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of the first recording after inserting the cassette (17 pg. 20).

If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme that appears on the TV screen will be recorded (pg. 11).

4

PAUSE/ RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

5

STOP RECORDING

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

Accidental erasure prevention

- To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Recording Features

Record One Programme While Watching Another

If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, . . . . . press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear.

1

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 recorder's TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape.

Elapsed Recording Time Indication

You can check the exact time of a recording.

1

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY or --:-- until a counter reading appears on the display panel.

2

RESET COUNTER

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

- The counter is reset to "0:00:00" and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.

Tape Remaining Time

1

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

Press DISPLAY or --:-- until the time remaining on the tape appears.

• The display panel shows the tape remaining time with "l" 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.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished.

1

START RECORDING

Press RECORD on the recorder.

2

ENGAGE ITR MODE

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

3

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

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

B.E.S.T. Picture System

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

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".

Preparation

1

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or ▷.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET CLOCK SET

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

4

SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "B.E.S.T.", then press OK or ▷ to set to "ON" or "OFF".

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON POWER SAVE OFF COLOUR SYSTEMPAL/NTS

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

5

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

Recording

1

START RECORDING

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

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

- The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

NOTES:

• The B.E.S.T. system works only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.
• In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.
• Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is reperformed.
• Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (☐ pg. 19).

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 20.

Playback

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

1

START PLAYBACK

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.

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 20.
• "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.

Express Timer Programming

Before performing Express Timer Programming:

• Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly.
• Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.
• Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

1

ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN

Press PROG. (If you're just starting out, "P1" appears.)

The front display panel looks like this:

2

ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME

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

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

The front display panel looks like this:

3

ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME

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

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

4

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

Press DATE +/-. (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)

ENTER CHANNEL POSITION

Press TV PROG +/-.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

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

- Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER'S TIMER MODE

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

- To disengage the timer, press ⏻ (TIMER) again.

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . . anytime during steps 1 through 6, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key "9") for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key "8") for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

NOTE:

You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (LFP pg. 24).

Timer Warning

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

NOTES:

• The warning only appears if you're not in the Timer mode at that time.
• If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing, the warning screen is recorded on the tape in the other video recorder.

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

Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

1

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press ⏻ (TIMER), then press ⏻/1.

2

ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN/ DISPLAY

Press ⏻ ?

PR START STOP CH DATE

18:00 10:00 324.12

2 10:00 10:45 2 25.12

3 11:30 13:00 1 25.12

4

5

6

7

8

[Non-Text]

•

[②?] : NEXT

P1P8

3

ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/ DISPLAY

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

● The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and the channel position.

To cancel or replace a programme...

4

CANCEL OR REPLACE A PROGRAMME

Press X to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/-, STOP+/-, DATE+/-, TV PROG+/-.

5

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/ DISPLAY

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

6

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

Press ⏻ (TIMER).

NOTE:

You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode F pg. 10) or the recorder is in the Timer mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.

1 2

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or ▷.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET CLOCK SET

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

3

SELECT MODE

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO TIMER", then press OK or ▷ to select either "ON" or "OFF".

MODE SET

B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO

AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON POWER SAVE OFF COLOUR SYSTEMPAL/NTSC

[▲▼] → OK [MENU] : EXIT

4

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTE:

For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press ⏻ (TIMER).

Edit From A Camcorder

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

1

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder's AV1 IN/OUT connector via the cable adapter.

2

SET RECORDER'S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "L-1" appears on the display panel.

3

SET EDIT MODE

See "Picture Control" on page 16.

4

START CAMCORDER

Engage its Play mode.

5

START RECORDER

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

• All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
• When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T. is set to OFF) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder

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

1

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player's 21-pin SCART (AV) connector to the recorder's 21-pin SCART (AV) connector as illustrated below.

2

SET RECORDING DECK'S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "L-1" appears on the display panel.

3

SET EDIT MODE

See "Picture Control" on page 16.

4

START SOURCE PLAYER

Engage its Play mode.

5

START RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:

• All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
• When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to select AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T. is set to OFF) after you finish dubbing the tapes.
• When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (1–2 pg. 9).

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 or by Preset Download (C7 pg. 4, 6).
— you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channel.

Auto Channel Set

1

ACCESS AUTO CH SET SCREEN

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK or ▷.

4

SELECT COUNTRY

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country's name, then press OK or ▷.

5

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press △▽ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.

IMPORTANT

Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture "Delete A Channel" on page 31.

NOTES:

• Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 32.
• If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on the screen in step 7. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place again.

6

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Press OK twice.

• You can set up the recorder's tuner also by Preset Download (17 pg. 6).
  ● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations.

As Auto Channel Set progresses, the "■" mark on the screen moves from left to right.

Wait until the screen as shown in step 7 appears.

7

After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, the Confirmation screen looking like the one to the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — channel positions (PR) and channels (CH).

C: Cable

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

To view the next page, use the △▽ ◁ ▷ button on the remote control.

- The stations located in the selected country appear at the top of the list.

8

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

- Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel positions, enter station names and perform other operations. Refer to pages 30 – 33 for the procedures.

Storing Channels Manually

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (17 pg. 4), Preset Download (17 pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (17 pg. 28).

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU.

ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MANUAL CH SET", then press OK or ▷. The Confirmation screen appears.

SELECT POSITION

Press △▽ ◁ ▷ until an open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking, then press OK. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

(Ex.) To store in position 12.

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

4

SELECT BAND

Press to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press .

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

5

INPUT CHANNEL

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

• Input "0" before any single number entries.
• To input the registered station name (ID - ☐ pg. 33), press ▷ until "----" (ID setting) begins blinking, then press △▽.
• For fine tuning adjustment, press ▷ until "+/-" begins blinking, then press △▽. While tuning, "+" or "-" appears.

6

ENTER NEW CHANNEL INFORMATION

Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.

- Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

• To change positions, see "Change Station Channel Position" (C7 pg. 31).
• If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder, ☐ "Set Stations (B)" on page 32.

Delete A Channel

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 30 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press until the item you want to delete begins blinking.

DELETE CHANNEL

Press X

• The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU.

Change Station Channel Position

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 30 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

1 2

SELECT ITEM

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

SELECT NEW POSITION

Press to move the station to the new channel position, then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space.

- Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU.

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NOTE:

The characters available for the station name (ID) are A-Z, 0-9, -, *, +, (space) (maximum of 4).

Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 30 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE

Press △▽ ◁▷ until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

PERFORM TUNING

Press ▷ until "+/−" begins blinking, then press △▽ until the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.
- Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 30 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.

SELECT ITEM

Press until the item you want begins blinking.

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press OK twice.

3

SELECT NEW STATION

Press ▷ until the station name (ID) begins blinking, then press △▽ until the new station's name (ID) you want to store begins blinking.

Registered station names (pg. 33) appear as you press △▽.

4

SWITCH STATIONS

Press OK.

• The Confirmation screen appears.
• Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary.

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

5

Press MENU.

Set Stations (B)

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

Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 30 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform step 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on the left before continuing.

1

SELECT STATION NAME CHARACTER

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

2

ENTER NEW CHARACTER

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

- The Confirmation screen appears. - If you make a mistake, press until the incorrect character begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing .

3

CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN

Press MENU.

TV Station And ID List

ID* STATION NAME

1000 TV10003SAT 3SATADLT ADULTANT3 ANTENA3ARD ARDARTE ARTEBBC BBC GROUPBBC1 BBC1BBC2 BBC2BR3 BAYERN3C+ CANAL PLUSC1 PORTUGUSESCAN5 CANALE5CH4 CHANNEL4CH5 CHANNEL5CHLD CHILDCCINE CINEMACLUB TELECLUBCMT CMTCNN CNNCSUR ANDALUCIADISC DISCOVERYDRDRS DRSDSF DSFETB1 ETB1ETB2 ETB2EURO EURONEWSEUSPFEMMFILMFNETFR2FR3GALAHR3INFOITAI7ITVJSTV JSTVKA2KAB1 KABEL1KAN2LOCA LOCALM6MBCMCM MCMMDR MDRMOVEMTV MTVMTV3 MTV3N3N-TVNBC NBC SUPERNDR3 NDR3NED1NED2NED3NEWSNICKNRK NRKNRK2 NRK2ODE ODEONORF1

DR TVEUROSPORTSFEMMANFILMFILMNETFrance2France3GALAVISIONHESSEN3INFO-KANALITALIA1ITALIA7ITVKA2KANAL2M6MBRMOVIENORD3N-TVNED1NED2NED3NICKELODEONORF1

ID* STATION NAME
ORF2	ORF2
ORF3	ORF3
OWL3	OWL3
PREM PREMIERE
PRO7 PRO7
RAI1 RAI1
RAI2 RAI2
RAI3 RAI3
RET4 RETE4
21	TELE21
RTBF RTBF1 or 2
RTL	RTL
RTL2 RTL2
RTL4 RTL4
RTL5 RTL5
RTP	RTP
S4	SCHWEIZ4
SAT1	SAT1
SBS	SBS
SHOW	SHOW
SIC	SOCIEDADE
SKY	SKY CHANNEL
SKYN	SKY NEWS
SPRT	SPORT
SRTL	SUPER RTL
STAR STAR-TV
SVT1 SVT1
SVT2 SVT2
SWR SUEDWEST3
TCC TCC
TELE TELE
TEL5 TELE5
TF1	TF1
TM3 TM3
TMC TELEMONTECARLO
TNT TNT INT
TRT	TRT INT
TSI	TSI
TSR	TSR
TV1 BRTN TV1
TV2 BRTN TV2
TV3 TV3
TV4 TV4
TV5 TV5
TV6 TV6
TVE1 TVE1
TVE2 TVE2
TVG TV GALICIA
TVI	TV INDEPENDENT
TVN TV NORGE
VCR	VIDEO
VERO	VERONICA
VH-1	VH-1
VIVA VIVA
VIV2	VIVA2
VMTV	VIDEO MUSIC
VOX VOX
VT4 VT4
VTM VTM
WDR1	West1
WDR3	West3
YLE1	YLE1
YLE2	YLE2
ZDF ZDF
ZTV	ZTV

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

Clock Set

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

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— the recorder's memory backup has expired.
— you want to adjust the time lag of the recorder's built-in clock.

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET" by pressing , then press OK or >. The Clock Set screen appears.

SET DATE AND TIME

Press △▽ to set the time, then press OK or ▷. The "date" display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year.

• When you set the time, press and hold to change the time by 30 minutes.
• When you set the date, press and hold to change the date by 15 days.

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.

IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —

— Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function (17 pg. 4).
— you set up the recorder's tuner by Preset Download (17 pg. 6) instead of using the Auto Set Up function.
— interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area.
— you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable (AV connection), since you do not need the video channel you have to set the video channel to off.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the RF cable only (RF connection), you have to set the correct video channel.

Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.

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ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Hold down STOP (■/▲) on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.

SET RF OUTPUT SYSTEM

The blinking number on the display indicates the RF output system of your country. If you have selected MAGYARORSZAG (36), CESKA REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE (EE) for the country setting (pg. 4, 8), press △▽ to set to "2". For other countries, set to "1". Then press OK or ▷. (1: B/G 2: D/K)

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SET VIDEO CHANNEL

With AV Connection

Press TV PROG – until the display panel shows "1OUT- -" (or "2OUT- -").

- Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press TV PROG + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.

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

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.

• If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown to the right, go to step 4.
• If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly, re-set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:

• If you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels.
• If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.

EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE

Press OK on the remote control.

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With AV Connection:

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

With RF Connection:

The channel on which the screen in step 3 appears clearly is your video channel.

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

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

POWER

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is applied to the recorder.	● The mains power cord is disconnected.	Connect the mains power cord.
2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.	● "⊕" is displayed on the display panel with Auto Timer set to "OFF".	Press the ⊕ button to turn the "⊖" indicator off.
3. The remote control won't function.	● The batteries are discharged.	Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The tape does not run during recording.	● "is displayed on the display panel.	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	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.	If you're using the RF OUT connection...the TV receiver's channel selector is not set to the VIDEO channel...the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been correctly set.If you're using the AV connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.	If you are using the RF OUT connection...set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. (pg. 5)...perform "Video Channel Set".(pg. 35)If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode.
2. Noise appears during visual search.	This is normal.
3. Noise appears during normal playback.	The automatic tracking mode is engaged.	Try manual tracking. (pg. 15)
4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear.	The video heads may be dirty.	Consult your JVC dealer.

RECORDING

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Recording cannot be started.	There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed.	Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.	"L-1" has been selected as the input mode.	Set to the desired channel.
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.	The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected.All necessary power switches have not been turned on.The input mode is not correct.	Confirm that the source is properly connected.Confirm that all units' power switches are turned on.Set the input mode to "L-1".
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".

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Timer recording won't work.	The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.The timer is not engaged.	Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.Press ⊙ and confirm that "⊖" is displayed on the display panel.
2. Timer programming is not possible.	Timer recording is in progress.	Timer programming can't be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.
3. "⊖" and "○○" on the display panel won't stop blinking.	The timer is engaged but there's no cassette loaded.	Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.
4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and "⊖" and "○○" on the display panel won't stop blinking.	The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed.	Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact.
5. "⊖" blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged.	Has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programmed incorrectly.	Check the programmed data and re-program as necessary, then press ⊙ again.
6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and "⊖" and "○○" won't stop blinking.	The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.	The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme.

OTHER PROBLEMS

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording.	The camcorder's microphone is too close to the TV.The TV's volume is too high.	Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV.Turn the TV's volume down.
2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.	Those channels have been designated to be skipped.	If you need the skipped channels, restore them (pg. 30).
3. The channel cannot be changed.	Recording is in progress.	Press PAUSto pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAYto resume recording.
4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared.	After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed.	Perform manual setting again.
5. No channels are stored in the recorder's memory.	The TV aerial cable was not connected to the recorder when Auto Set Up was performed.	Connect the TV aerial cable to the recorder properly and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the recorder power back on again. The recorder will try Auto Set Up again (pg. 4).

PLAYBACK

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

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

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

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

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

A. This is normal.

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

A. No, it is normal.

Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What's the problem?

A. This is normal.

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

A. It disables marking of index codes.

Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video recorder can't find the programme I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

RECORDING

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

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

Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause mode?

A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

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

A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

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

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

Q. Can I programme the timer while I'm watching a tape or a TV broadcast?

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

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

A. Yes, it is possible.

ATTENTION

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

FRONT VIEW

1 STAND BY/ON Button ☑ pg. 4
② Cassette Loading Slot
③ DISPLAY Button 17 pg. 18
④ Rewind [REW] Button 13 pg. 13, 14
⑤ PLAY Button ☐ pg. 13
6 Fast Forward [FF] Button ☐ pg. 13, 14
⑦ TIMER Button ☐ pg. 23

⑧ REVIEW Button 📋 pg. 15
⑨ Display Panel pg. 40
⑩ Infrared Beam Receiving Window
TV PROG +/- Buttons pg. 17
⑫ RECORD Button ☐ pg. 17
13 STOP/EJECT Button ☐ pg. 13
⑭ PAUSE Button ☐ pg. 14

REAR VIEW

① Mains Power Cord 📋 pg. 3
② ANT. IN Connector 1 pg. 3

③ AV1 IN/OUT Connector ☐ pg. 3, 26, 27
④ RF. OUT Connector 📋 pg. 3

DISPLAY PANEL

①B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 📋 pg. 20
② Symbolic Mode Indicators

PLAY:FF/REW VARIABLESHUTTLE SEARCH:		STILL:SLOW:
		RECORD:
		RECORD PAUSE:

③ Programme Time Indicators 📋 pg. 22

④ "Timer" Indicator 📋 pg. 23
⑤ Tape Remaining Time Indicator ☐ pg. 18
⑥ Channel/Clock Display
⑦ Instant REVIEW Indicator 📄 pg. 15
⑧ VCR Indicator 📋 pg. 18
⑨ "Cassette Loaded" Mark
⑩ Counter/Remain Display
⑪ Mode Display (L-1)

REMOTE CONTROL

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

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

① TV Button ☐ "Operating JVC TVs" below
② TV/VCR Button ☐ pg. 18 and "Operating JVC TVs" below
③ REVIEW Button ☐ pg. 15
4 NUMBER Keys 📋 pg. 17
⑤ VPS/PDC Button (No function with this recorder)
⑥ Button ☐ pg. 24 0000 Button ☐ pg. 18
⑦ STOP +/- Button 📄 pg. 22
8 START +/- Button 17 pg. 22
⑨ PROG Button 📋 pg. 22
10 Button pg. 24
⑪ Rewind [REW] Button ☐ pg. 13, 14
⑫Record Button pg. 17
⑬ Stop Button ☐ pg. 13, 17
⑭MENU Button 📋 pg. 8
15 △▽ Button ☑ pg. 4 TV PROG +/- ☑ "Operating JVC TVs" below
16 STANDBY/ON Button 📄 pg. 4
⑰ (V/cuting) Button "Operating JVC TVs" below
18 DISPLAY Button ☐ pg. 18
19 DAILY Button ☐ pg. 23
20 WEEKLY Button 17 pg. 23
21 AUX Button pg. 27
22 Button pg. 23
23 DATE +/- Button ☐ pg. 22
② TV PROG +/- Button 📋 pg. 17
2530 SEC Button ☐ pg. 15
26 Auto Tracking Button ☐ pg. 15
⑳Play Button 13 pg. 13
28 Fast Forward [FF] Button ☐ pg. 13, 14
29 Pause Button 15 pg. 14
30 OK Button pg. 5
31 △ ▷ Button ☑ pg. 14, 15 TV △ +/- Button ☑ "Operating JVC TVs" below

How To Use

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

- Point the remote control toward the sensor window.

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

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button: STANDBY/ON ∅TV/VCR, TV PROG +/-, TV △+/-, ▶/× (TV Muting).

NOTES:

• When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.
• Depending on the type of JVC TV, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.
• If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

GENERAL

Power requirement : AC 220 - 240 V\~, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Power on : 18 W

Power off : 5 W

Power save : 2.8 W

Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C

Storage : -20°C to 60°C

Operating position : Horizontal only

Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 275 mm

Weight : 3.5 kg

Format : VHS PAL standard

Maximum recording time : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and

CCIR monochrome signal,

625 lines

50 fields

Recording system : Rotary two-head helical scan

system

Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB

Horizontal resolution : 250 lines

Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz

Input/Output : 21-pin scart connectors:

IN/OUT x 1

TUNER/TIMER

TV channel storage

capacity

: 99 positions

(+AUX position)

Tuning system

: Frequency synthesized tuner

Channel coverage

: VHF 47 - 89/104 - 300/

302 - 470MHz

UHF 470-862MHz

Aerial output

: UHF channels 22 – 69

(Adjustable)

Memory backup time

: Approx. 10 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories

: RF cable,

Infrared remote control unit,

"R6" battery x 2

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

JVC

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