Page 2 - EN; SAFETY FIRST; Safety Precautions
2 EN SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT n Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder. n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consentof the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, br...
Page 4 - Basic; INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
4 EN Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in "SPECIFICATIONS" ( Z pg. 53). SITUATE RECORDER 2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT RECORDER TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the typeof TV you have...
Page 5 - CONNECT RECORDER TO
EN 5 VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R IN OUT ANT. IN RF OUT PAUSE OUT S VIDEO CONNECT RECORDER TO TV 1 a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF CONNECTION" ( Z pg. 4). b– Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector. c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connect...
Page 6 - Video; INITIAL SETTINGS; ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL; With RF Connection
6 EN Video Channel Set INITIAL SETTINGS Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel onwhich your TV receives picture and sound signals from thevideo recorder through the RF cable. If you have connected the video recorder to your TVvia the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to"With ...
Page 7 - With AV Connection or
EN 7 (Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area SET VIDEO CHANNEL 3 Set your TV to UHF channel 36. ● If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on thescreen as shown in the illustration ( Z "TEST SIGNAL" on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4. ● If the two vertical white bars do no...
Page 8 - Auto Set Up; SELECT LANGUAGE
8 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following: ● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder. ● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected toa mains outlet. Z pg. 4, 5 ● The "Video Channel Set" procedure...
Page 9 - SELECT TV SYSTEM
EN 9 0 4 1 3 AUTO CH SET PLEASE WAIT START FINISH TV Screen When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest positionnumber will appear on the front display panel. During Auto Set Up"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto"blinks on the front display panel. NOTES: ● If you perform Auto ...
Page 10 - Displays
10 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) On-Screen Displays You can choose whether or not to have various operationalindicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. A...
Page 11 - Select
EN 11 Select Language Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MAIN MENU FUNCTION SETTUNER SETINITIAL SET [ 5 / ∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to"IN...
Page 12 - Clock Set
12 EN Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to"INITIAL SET", then pressOK or PUSH JOG . ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN 4 Press ...
Page 13 - PLAYBACK; LOAD A CASSETTE
EN 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 PLAYBACK Basic Playback The easiest, most basic operation possible with your videorecorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a videotape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TVjust like a TV programme.S-VHS playback is possible only with...
Page 14 - SEARCH; OR; Playback; PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK; OR; Slow Motion; OR
14 EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Playback Features JOG PLAY TV PROG 1 3 PAUSE PLAY REW FF TV PROG PAUSE PUSH JOG NOTE: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playbackor still picture. When released, normal playback resumes. High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still, ...
Page 15 - Manual Tracking; Index Search
EN 15 Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic trackingcontrol. During playback, you can override this and adjust thetracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons. OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING 1 Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manual tracking. ADJUST TRACKING MANUAL...
Page 16 - Next Function Memory; SKIP OVER UNWANTED; Skip Search; Instant ReView; ACTIVATE INSTANT
16 EN Next Function Memory You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically afterthe tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure therecorder is in the Stop mode.For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .. . . press REW, then press within 2 seconds. Tape Position Indicator The tap...
Page 17 - RECORDING; Recording Resume
EN 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can berecorded onto a video tape. You can "capture" a TV programmeusing your video recorder.S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in theSP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in th...
Page 18 - Recording; Record One Programme; SELECT CHANNEL TO; Elapsed Recording Time; SET COUNTER DISPLAY
18 EN RECORDING (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Recording Features Record One Programme While Watching Another SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH 1 Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is toset the channel controls on the TV for the station youwish to view. ● The programme selected with the TV...
Page 19 - Receiving Stereo And; To Record NICAM Stereo And; START RECORDING
EN 19 Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) anda Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making receptionof stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast beingreceived will be displ...
Page 20 - ET and VHS
20 EN RECORDING (cont.) ATTENTION ● S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordingsmade in the SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made inthe SP mode. ● S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordingsmade in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in theSP mode. ● When recording NTSC signals i...
Page 21 - Super VHS ET; MODE
EN 21 Super VHS ET Your recorder is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes itpossible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. SELECT S-VHS ET SET MODE 1 Press S-VHS ET. Thecurrent setting appears onthe screen for about 5seconds. ENGAGE S-VHS ET MODE 2 While the current setting is displ...
Page 22 - System; Preparation
22 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 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) systemchecks the condition of the tape in use during recording andplayback, and compensates to provide the highest-possiblerecord...
Page 23 - START PLAYBACK
EN 23 Recording START RECORDING 1 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 secondsassessing the condition of the tape, then beginsrecording. NOTES: ● The B.E.S.T. system works for both ...
Page 24 - TIMER RECORDING; CODE; System Setup; Guide Program Number Set; INFORMATION
24 EN TIMER RECORDING G- CODE System Setup Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Guide Program Number Set ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . ACCESS G-...
Page 25 - ENTER RECEIVING; RETURN TO NORMAL; Guide Program Number
EN 25 ENTER RECEIVING CHANNEL POSITION NUMBER 5 Press PUSH JOG %fi or NUMBER keys to input thenumber of the recorder'schannel position on whichthe Guide Programnumber's broadcast isreceived. Then press OKor PUSH JOG . ● If the satellite broadcast is received on yourrecorder's auxiliary channel "...
Page 26 - PROGRAMME SCREEN; SET TAPE SPEED; Timer
26 EN G-CODE1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [0 – 9] = [CANCEL] : DELETE[PROG] : EXIT ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN 1 Press PROG. ENTER G-CODE NUMBER 2 Press the NUMBER keys toenter the G- CODE number of a programme you wishto record. ● If you make a mistake,press CANCEL and inputthe correct number. ACCESS G-CODE PROGRAMME S...
Page 28 - Express Timer
28 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Express Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you canprogramme the timer ( Z pg. 12). Before performing the following steps: ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorderwill come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the ...
Page 29 - TIMER MODE
EN 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 SET TAPE SPEED 7 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 8 After confirming all information is correct, press PROGor OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on thescreen for about 5 seconds, then normal screenappears. ● Repeat steps 1 – 8 f...
Page 30 - Check, Cancel And Replace
30 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 1 Press TIMER, then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN 2 Press PROG CHECK. ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN 3 Press PROG CHECK againto check more informa-tion. Each time you pressPROG CHECK, the nextprogramme's informa...
Page 31 - Auto Timer
EN 31 Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automaticallyengaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati-cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer nex...
Page 32 - Remote A/B Code Switching; REMOVE POWER SUPPLY; SET REMOTE CONTROL; TURN THE RECORDER ON; SPECIAL FEATURES; Remote
32 EN Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC videorecorders independently; one set to respond to the remotecontrol's A code control signals and another set to respond to Bcode control signals. The remote control is preset to send Acode signals because your vid...
Page 33 - Control Your TV Using; SET TV BRAND CODE; TV Multi-brand Remote
EN 33 Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons Use the NUMBER keys, and the button, CANCEL button or TIMER button to select the TV's channel. ● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 15, 16,22, 23, 26 or 27, the button corresponds to the 1- digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labell...
Page 34 - Using A Stereo; MAKE CONNECTIONS; SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
34 EN VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R IN OUT ANT. IN RF OUT PAUSE OUT S VIDEO I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Connecting/ Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder toyour Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and l...
Page 35 - Editing Mode Setting; Video Recorders
EN 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Preparation For Editing Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Editing Mode Setting You can minimize picture degradation while editing. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next...
Page 36 - Edit From
36 EN EDITING (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 Edit From A Camcorder NUMBER "0" TV PROG You can use a camcorder as the source player and your videorecorder as the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...... connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTcon...
Page 37 - Edit To Or
EN 37 Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or therecording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector tothe recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector. ● Use the L connector for monaural connection. SET RECORDING DECK'S INP...
Page 38 - Audio Dubbing
38 EN Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previouslyrecorded tape with a new soundtrack. Audio Dubbing Original sound AUDIO OUT Audio mixer MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + Rconnectors on the recorder's front panel. ● When connecting monaural equipment, u...
Page 39 - START DUBBING
EN 39 NOTES: ● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normalsoundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear themixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO onthe remote control to select " NORM (HI FI + NORM)"( Z pg. 16). ● Audio dubbing stops automatically wh...
Page 40 - INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
40 EN COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43 NTSC PAL* PAL MESECAM INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY Setting Of The Colour System Select Buttons Use the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the front panel to selectthe colour system. Pressing this button changes the mode asillustrated on the left. The On...
Page 42 - TUNER SET; Auto Channel Set
42 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TUNER SET IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has notbeen set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Z pg. 8) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station startsbroadca...
Page 43 - Manual Channel Set
EN 43 Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 42). ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT",...
Page 44 - Delete A Channel
44 EN TUNER SET (cont.) Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . SELECT CHANNEL 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel ...
Page 45 - TV System Selection – When
EN 45 Fine-Tuning Channels ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 42. ACCESS CHANNEL LIST 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CH EDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG . SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE 3 Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel y...
Page 46 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POWER
46 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easilycorrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The mains power cord is discon-nec...
Page 48 - CORRECTIVE ACTION; OTHER PROBLEMS
48 EN CORRECTIVE ACTION Position the camcorder so itsmicrophone is away from the TV.Turn the TV's volume down. If you need the skipped channels,restore them. ( Z pg. 43) Press PAUSE to pause the recording,change channels, then press PLAY toresume recording. Perform manual setting again. Connect the ...
Page 49 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EN 49 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 still mode? A. No. It st...
Page 50 - INDEX
50 EN INDEX FRONT VIEW REW A. DUB DISPLAY FF JOG SHUTTLE S-VHS ET COLOUR SYSTEM STANDBY/ ON VIDEO S-VIDEO (MONO) L –AUDIO– R SP/LP/EP TV PROG TV PROG REVIEW SP +8 40 6 15dB NORM 1 2 3 $ * & ^ % 9 ! 0 4 5 6 7 # 8 @ 1 STANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 10 2 COLOUR SYSTEM Button Z pg. 40 3 REVIEW Button Z pg....
Page 51 - DISPLAY PANEL; REAR VIEW
EN 51 DISPLAY PANEL 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg. 22 Audio Level Indicator 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators 3 "Timer" Indicator Z pg. 27, 29 4 S-VHS Indicator Z pg. 20 5 Channel DisplayClock Display 6 Tape Speed Indicators Z pg. 17 7 Instant REVIEW Indicator Z pg. 16 8 Audio Mode Indicat...
Page 52 - REMOTE CONTROL; How To Use
52 EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can alsobe used to operate your TV Z pg. 33. 1 TV Button Z pg. 33 2 VCR Button Z pg. 33 3 TV/VCR Button Z pg. 33 4 REVIEW Button Z pg. 16 5 NUMBER Keys Z pg. 17 6 CANCEL Button Z pg. 30 Counter [C.] RESET Button...
Page 53 - SPECIFICATIONS
EN 53 SPECIFICATIONS GENERALPower requirement Rating : AC 110 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Operating : AC 0 90 – 260 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 26 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mm Weight : 4.2 kg...
Page 54 - MEMO
