JVC SR-VS30E - Manuals

6 INDEX (cont.) FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display (VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 29 B Symbolic Mode Indicators C Tape Speed Indicators 墌 pg. 21, 31 D Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 38, 40 Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 38, 40 E “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 37, 39, 40 F Tape Remaining Time Indic...

8 INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL A LCD Panel 墌 pg. 36 B DV Button 墌 pg. 30, 31 C TV/CABLE/SAT Button 墌 pg. 61, 62 D AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 25, 33 ^ (TV Muting) Button 墌 pg. 61 E LCD PROG Button 墌 pg. 36 F Number Keys 墌 pg. 21, 31, 36 G DAILY Button 墌 pg. 37, 39 H PDC* Button 墌 pg. 37, 39 * VPS (Video Prog...

10 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Check Contents CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW 4 You are now ready to install your video recorder. ( 墌 pg. 11 ) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 1 3 2 Video Cassette Recorder RF Cable “AA” Batteries (x 2) 21-pin SCART/RCA Cable Satellite Controller Infrared Remo...

11 Basic Connections It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected. A Situate the recorder. Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. B Connect the recorder to TV. A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN connector on the...

13 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set A Turn on the recorder. Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. B Perform Auto Set Up. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen. On the front display panel...

14 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set NOTES: ● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV. ● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can p...

17 SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer programming ( 墌 pg. 36) or Express timer programming ( 墌 pg. 38) starts, the recorder sets i...

18 SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. A Turn on the satellite receiver. Turn on the satellite receiver’s power. B Access the Ma...

19 F Select the satellite receiver’s channel for testing. G Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 6 ... Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHANGED TO ...”, then press OK or e to finish the Sat Contro...

20 PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK Basic Playback (VHS deck) A 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. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The recorder’s power comes o...

21 Basic Recording (VHS deck) A Load a cassette. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically. B Select the VHS deck. Press VHS . ● The VHS button lights on the recorder. C Choose a programme. Press PR +/– or the number keys . Or p...

22 PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Playback Features (VHS deck) NOTE: Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Push the JOG dial. OR Press 9 . 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Turn the JOG dial to ...

23 High-Speed (Turbo) Search During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left or right. OR During playback or still, press 5 for forward high- speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search. NOTE: For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. ...

24 PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) 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 PlaybackPress 3 , then press 4 within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Of...

25 Manual Tracking Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons. 1 Override automatic tracking. Press p on the remote control. 2 Adjust the tracking manually. Press PR + or – . ● Press p ...

26 PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Recording Features (VHS deck) Record One Programme While Watching Another 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 app...

27 Elapsed Recording Time Indication 1 Set the counter display. Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. 2 Reset the counter. Press 0000 before starting recording or playback. ● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. You ...

28 PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you are recording it. 1 Engage the Record-Pause mode. Press 9 during recording. 2 Locate the start point. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right (or hold down 3 or 5 ) and release it when you r...

30 PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK Basic Playback (DV deck) A 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. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The recorder’s power comes on ...

35 Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing back or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( 墌 pg. 58), time code is necessary. Press – –:– – until the time code on the tape appears on the fro...

36 TIMER RECORDING VIDEO Plus+ ® Timer Programming With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize.You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the PlusCode number. A Tur...

37 G Check the programme data. The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing " changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and channel position. H Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP ( p ). I Set the PDC mode. Press PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. ● If “VPS/PDC ON” ...

38 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. A Turn on the recorder. Press 1 . B Load a cassette. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with...

39 H Enter the programme date. Press DATE+/– . ● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place. I Enter the channel position. J Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP ( p ). K Set the PDC mode. Press PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. ● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV ...

40 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 24 Hour Express Timer Programming You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the recorder. A Enter the programme mode. Press 24H EXPRESS # on the recorder. The start time indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel. ●...

42 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, cancel and change programmes A Disengage the timer mode. Press # ( TIMER ), then press 1 . B Access the Programme Check screen/display. C Access the Programme screen/display. The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing OK changes the display to ...

43 When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made.The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each oth...

44 EDITING Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this recorder includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. A Load cassettes. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intac...

46 EDITING (cont.) Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) NOTES: ● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first. ● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between wher...

47 Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) NOTES: ● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first. ● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend edi...

48 EDITING (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck.You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device such as a camcorder which has a DV IN/OUT connector. Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or aud...

49 Simultaneous Dubbing It is possible to perform recording simultaneously on both the VHS deck and the DV deck from the same external input. A Press AUX (number key “0”) and /or PR to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connectors being used. B Press DV to select the DV deck. Press a...

50 EDITING (cont.) Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. A Make connections. Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 51. A When using your recorder as the sou...

52 EDITING (cont.) Output/Input Set L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the a...

53 L-2 SELECT Setting Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. A Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. B Return to the normal screen. Press MENU . NOTES: ● If you have a satellite r...

54 EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing VHS Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. DV Audio Dubbing This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to ...

56 EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing VHS Insert Editing Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well...

58 EDITING (cont.) Random Assemble Editing 64-programme Editing Memory (8 programmes x 8 scenes) By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette.Random Assemble Editing is possible...

59 F Locate the end point. G Prepare the source tape. Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the scene you want to edit. H Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing. A Press VHS . B Search for the point where you want to start dubbing by pressing 4 , 5 or 3 then press 8 . C Press 7 , then the VHS...

60 REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Functions Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently. Each of recorders can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video reco...

61 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. IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may n...

62 REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled. IMPORTANT Although the provided remote ...

63 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Printer You can make printouts of video images by connecting the GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the DV IN/OUT connector. A Make connections. Connect the printer’s DV IN connector to the recorder’s DV IN/OUT connector. B Select the deck. Press...

64 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, then connect the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the TV’s connector. NOTES: ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” ( 墌 pg. 53). ● To record a programme via the satellite receiver...

65 Connecting/Using A Stereo System 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. Make connections. Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONI...

66 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set You can change various mode settings on TV screen by following the procedure described below.For each mode setting, see pages 67 to 71. ● The procedure shows how to set “O.S.D.” to “ON” on the “MODE SET” screen as an example. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU ...

68 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) VHS MODE SET * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 B.E.S.T. ON OFF You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” ( 墌 pg. 29). 8 PICTURE CONTROL AUTO EDITSOFTSHARP This feature helps you to adjust the playback p...

71 DV MODE SET * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 SOUND MODE 12BIT 16BIT Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape. 12BIT : Enables Audio Dubbing later. 16BIT : Audio Dubbing is impossible but the recorded sound quality is higher than “12BIT”. 8 12BIT MODE SOUND...

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

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

74 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 墌 pg. 13), Preset Download ( 墌 pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set ( 墌 pg. 72). A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . B Access the Confirmation screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer...

75 Delete A Channel A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins blinking. B Delete a channel. Press & . ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. C Close the Confirmation screen. Press MENU . Change Station ...

77 Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored A Select the channel to fine-tune. Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins blinking. B Access the Manual Channel Set screen. Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears. C Perform tuning. Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press ...

78 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) TV Station And ID List * 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. ID* STATION NAME Angli...

79 TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East Bluebell Hill ......................... 40 46 43 65 — Crystal Palace ........................

80 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Set A Turn on the recorder. Press 1 . B Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . C Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e . D Access the Clock Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight ba...

81 E Set the date and time. Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e . The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time by 30 minutes. ● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the dat...

82 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) VIDEO Plus+ ® System Setup Guide Program Number Set A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . B Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e . C Access the Guide Program Set screen. Press rt to move ...

83 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 TAPE TRANSPORT PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ...

84 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● For the VHS deck There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where t...

86 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 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. Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV. ● The TV’s volume is too high...

87 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Pause mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes on the VHS deck, 3 minu...

88 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V d , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 31 W Power off : 6.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal onlyDimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 106 mm x 380 mm Weight : 5.1 kg Input/Outpu...

89 LIST OF TERMS A Audio Dubbing ...................................................... 54 AUDIO REC .......................................................... 71 Auto Channel Set .................................................... 72 Auto Set Up .......................................................

Masterpage:Right-index EN 5 Filename [SR-VS30E_1-EN.fm] Page 5 February 1, 2002 3:21 pm REAR VIEW S OUTSORTIE ANTENNAANTENNE IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE AUDIO L R SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT OUTSORTIE AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODERENTREE/DECODEUR AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE A ANTENNA IN Connector 墌 pg. 10 B S OUT ...

Masterpage:Left-index 6 EN Filename [SR-VS30E_1-EN.fm] Page 6 February 1, 2002 3:21 pm INDEX (cont.) FRONT DISPLAY PANEL Z pg. 31 A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display (VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 29 B Symbolic Mode Indicators C Tape Speed Indicators 墌 pg. 21, 31 D Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 38, 40 Stop Ti...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 8 EN Page 8 February 1, 2002 3:21 pm INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL A LCD Panel 墌 pg. 36 B DV Button 墌 pg. 30, 31 C TV/CABLE/SAT Button 墌 pg. 61, 62 D AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 25, 33 ^ (TV Muting) Button 墌 pg. 61 E LCD PROG Button 墌 pg. 36 F Number Keys 墌 pg. 21, ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 10 EN Page 10 February 19, 2002 6:59 pm INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected. A Check the contents. Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 12 EN Page 12 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set A Turn on the recorder. Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 13 Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Page 13 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm C Select the language. Press OK . The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen. On the front display panel Press rt to select your language code. (Example) DEUTSCH (02...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 14 EN Page 14 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set NOTES: ● For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV. ● In the area where no T...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 16 EN Page 16 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( 墌 pg. 15), you can change the langua...

Masterpage:Right EN 17 Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Page 17 February 19, 2002 7:05 pm SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S HOW V IEW timer programmi...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 18 EN Page 18 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. A Turn o...

Masterpage:Right-2lineTitle0 EN 19 Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Page 19 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK G Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 6 ... Press rt to move the highlight bar (p...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 20 EN Page 20 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK Basic Playback (VHS deck) A 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...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 21 Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Page 21 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm Basic Recording (VHS deck) A Load a cassette. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically. B Select the VHS deck. Press VHS . ● The VHS ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 22 EN Page 22 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Playback Features (VHS deck) NOTE: Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback. Push the...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 23 Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Page 23 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm High-Speed (Turbo) Search During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left or right. OR During playback or still, press 5 for forward high- speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search. NOTE: For ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 24 EN Page 24 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) 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 St...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 25 Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Page 25 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm Manual Tracking Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons. 1 Override automatic tracking. ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 26 EN Page 26 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Recording Features (VHS deck) Record One Programme While Watching Another Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the stat...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 27 Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Page 27 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm Elapsed Recording Time Indication 1 Set the counter display. Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. 2 Reset the counter. Press 0000 before starting recording or playback. ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 28 EN Page 28 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you are recording it. 1 Engage the Record-Pause mode. Press 9 during recording. 2 Locate the start point. Turn t...

Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 30 EN Page 30 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK Basic Playback (DV deck) A 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. ...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 35 Filename [SR-VS30E_1a-EN.fm] Page 35 February 1, 2002 3:34 pm Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing back or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( 墌 pg. 58...

Filename [SR-VS30E_2-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 36 EN Page 36 February 1, 2002 3:23 pm TIMER RECORDING S HOW V IEW ® Timer Programming With the S HOW V IEW system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize.Y...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 37 Filename [SR-VS30E_2-EN.fm] Page 37 February 1, 2002 3:23 pm G Check the programme data. The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing " changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and channel position. H Set the tape speed. Pr...

Filename [SR-VS30E_2-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 38 EN Page 38 February 1, 2002 3:23 pm TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer Programming If you do not know the S HOW V IEW number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. A Turn ...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 39 Filename [SR-VS30E_2-EN.fm] Page 39 February 1, 2002 3:23 pm H Enter the programme date. Press DATE+/– . ● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place. I Enter the channel position. J Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP ( p ). K Set ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_2-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 40 EN Page 40 February 1, 2002 3:23 pm TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 24 Hour Express Timer Programming You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the recorder. A Enter the programme mode. Press 24H EXPRESS # on the reco...

Filename [SR-VS30E_2-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 42 EN Page 42 February 1, 2002 3:23 pm TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, cancel and change programmes A Disengage the timer mode. Press # ( TIMER ), then press 1 . B Access the Programme Check screen/display. C Access the Programme screen/display. The front d...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 43 Filename [SR-VS30E_2-EN.fm] Page 43 February 1, 2002 3:23 pm 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 ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 44 EN Page 44 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm EDITING Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this recorder includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. A Load cassettes. Fo...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 46 EN Page 46 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm EDITING (cont.) Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) NOTES: ● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimporta...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 47 Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Page 47 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) NOTES: ● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cas...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 48 EN Page 48 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm EDITING (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck.You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device such as a camcorder which has a DV IN/...

Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 49 Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Page 49 February 1, 2002 6:11 pm Simultaneous Dubbing It is possible to perform recording simultaneously on both the VHS deck and the DV deck from the same external input. A Press AUX (number key “0”) and /or PR to select the appropria...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 50 EN Page 50 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm EDITING (cont.) Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. A Make connections. Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin ...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 53 Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Page 53 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm L-2 SELECT Setting Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. A Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 54 EN Page 54 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing VHS Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. DV Audio Dubbing This function lets you record new audio, without eras...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 56 EN Page 56 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing VHS Insert Editing Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio so...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 58 EN Page 58 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm EDITING (cont.) Random Assemble Editing 64-programme Editing Memory (8 programmes x 8 scenes) By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette an...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 59 Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Page 59 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm F Locate the end point. G Prepare the source tape. Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the scene you want to edit. H Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing. A Press VHS . B Search for the point wher...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 60 EN Page 60 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Functions Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently. Each of recorders can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 61 Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Page 61 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm 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. IMPORTANT Although the provided remo...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 62 EN Page 62 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s sat...

Masterpage:Right EN 63 Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Page 63 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Printer You can make printouts of video images by connecting the GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the DV IN/OUT connector. A Make connections. Connect the printer’...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 64 EN Page 64 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections This is an example of simple connection if your TV has one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 ...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 65 Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Page 65 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm Perfect Connections This is an example of recommended connection if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L...

Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 66 EN Page 66 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/Using A Decoder The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety ...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 67 Filename [SR-VS30E_3-EN.fm] Page 67 February 1, 2002 3:27 pm Connecting/Using A Stereo System 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. Make connections. ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 68 EN Page 68 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set You can change various mode settings on TV screen by following the procedure described below.For each mode setting, see pages 69 to 73. ● The procedure shows how to set “O.S.D.” to “ON” on...

Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 69 Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 69 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm MODE SET * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 O.S.D. ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected lang...

Masterpage:Left-FullCol 70 EN Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 70 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) VHS MODE SET * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 B.E.S.T. ON OFF You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” ( 墌 pg. 2...

Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 71 Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 71 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm VHS MODE SET (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 DIGITAL 3R ON OFF When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signa...

Masterpage:Left-FullCol 72 EN Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 72 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) VHS MODE SET (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC MESECAM You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signa...

Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 73 Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 73 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm DV MODE SET * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 SOUND MODE 12BIT 16BIT Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape. 12BIT : Enables Audio Dubbing later. 16BIT : Audio ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 74 EN Page 74 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Tuner Set 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 you...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 75 Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 75 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm NOTES: ● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 78. ● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected pro...

Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 76 EN Page 76 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 墌 pg. 12), Preset Download ( 墌 pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set ( 墌 pg. 74). A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU...

Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 78 EN Page 78 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking. B Access the Manual Channel Set screen. Pre...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 79 Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 79 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm TV Station And ID List * 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 re...

Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 80 EN Page 80 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Set A Turn on the recorder. Press 1 . B Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . C Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then ...

Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 EN 81 Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 81 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm E Set the date and time. Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e . The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold rt to c...

Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 82 EN Page 82 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) S HOW V IEW ® System Setup Guide Program Number Set A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU . B Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET...

Masterpage:Right-FullCol EN 83 Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 83 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm 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 ...

Masterpage:Left-FullCol 84 EN Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 84 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● For the VHS deck There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab r...

Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 86 EN Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 86 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 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. P...

Masterpage:Right EN 87 Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Page 87 February 1, 2002 3:29 pm QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the ...

Filename [SR-VS30E_4-EN.fm] Masterpage:Left 88 EN Page 88 February 19, 2002 4:07 pm SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V d , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 31 W Power off : 6.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizon...

Masterpage:Right EN 89 Filename [SR-VS30E_1-ENIX.fm] Page 89 January 25, 2002 7:32 pm LIST OF TERMS A Audio Dubbing ...................................................... 54 AUDIO REC .......................................................... 73 Auto Channel Set ........................................

Filename [SR-VS30E_1-ENIX.fm] Masterpage:Left 90 EN Page 90 January 25, 2002 7:32 pm MEMO SR-VS30E_1-EN.book Page 90 Friday, February 1, 2002 3:35 PM

T V Ð 1 4 7 1 2 1 2 TV CABLE/SA 0000 STARDEBU VPS/PDC LCD PRO PROG Filename [SR-VS30E_Cov4-EN.fm] EN Page 92 February 1, 2002 10:55 am Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START ...