Page 2 - SAFETY FIRST; IMPORTANT; Safety Precautions
2 SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT n Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating therecorder. 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 ...
Page 4 - Use Of Equipment
4 This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like anyelectrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure th...
Page 5 - QUICK SET UP GUIDE; STEP; Video Cassette Recorder
5 QUICK SET UP GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 VCR TV CABLE /SAT TV/VCR – –:– – AUDIO 0000 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE TV PROG DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX WEEKLY/HEBDO EXPRESS LCD PROG ENTER/ENTREE 0 PROG MENU OK 30 SEC TV PROG + TV PROG – T V – TV + STEP 1 CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENT...
Page 6 - AV CONNECTION; RF CONNECTION; ATTENTION
6 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER AV1 OUT COMP. Y/C PAUSE/R.A. EDIT ANT. IN RF OUT S OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) AV CONNECTION To connect to a TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF CONNECTION”.2– Connect an optio...
Page 9 - PRESET DOWNLOAD
9 PRESET DOWNLOAD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAMNUMBERS Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pinSCART cable is connected between your TV and the recorder. n the mains power ...
Page 11 - Functions; NexTView Link
11 T-V LINK T-V Link Functions When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired21-pin SCART cable ( Z pg. 6), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offeringT-V Link, etc.*For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. * Compatible wit...
Page 12 - BASIC OPERATIONS; Playback; LOAD A CASSETTE; Usable cassettes; Tape Position Indicator; INFORMATION
12 BASIC OPERATIONS 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. LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Making sure the window side is up, the rear la...
Page 13 - Slow Motion; PLAYBACK; PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK; OR; SEARCH
13 ATTENTION ● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback mode, ● the picture will be distorted. ● noise bars will appear. ● there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LPmode. ● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with atape recorded in LP mode. ●...
Page 14 - Recording; Accidental erasure prevention; Recording Resume Function
14 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. BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette with the record ...
Page 15 - Tape Remaining Time
15 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Record One Programme While Watching Another Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording. Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME 1 Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tapeappears. ● The display panel show...
Page 16 - ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN; ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER; ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM; Timer; ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ DISPLAY
16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN 1 Press PROG. The front display panel looks like this: ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER 2 Press the NUMBER keys toenter the PlusCodenumber of the programmeyou wish to record, thenpress OK. ● If you make a mistake,press and input thecorrec...
Page 17 - Regarding Guide Program Number Set; PDC Recording
17 SET TAPE SPEED 4 Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 5 Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF".If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or &#...
Page 18 - Express Timer
18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 OK WEEKLY 7 9 DAILY 6 Express Timer Programming BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme youwish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorderto timer-record the programme. START+/– 2,3 4 PROG 1,9 AC...
Page 21 - ACCESS MAIN MENU; RETURN TO NORMAL; ADVANCED OPERATIONS
21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS Your recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VHS:Perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "AUTO".Then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator willlight on the dis...
Page 23 - START RECORDING; START PLAYBACK
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 SP ...
Page 24 - Digital 3R; Manual Tracking
24 Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suitthe particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it maybe necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This isusually only associated with old or worn tape...
Page 25 - Index Search; ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH; Looking For; SKIP OVER UNWANTED; Skip Search; ACTIVATE INSTANT
25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Index Search Your recorder automatically marksindex codes at the beginning ofeach recording. This function givesyou quick access to any one of 9index codes in either direction. NOTES: ● Before starting, make sure therecorder is in the Stop mode. ● If &#...
Page 26 - TimeScan; ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED; Reverse Play
26 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) TimeScan Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScanallows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen inthe forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played backat normal speed during the...
Page 28 - Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL
28 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Selecting The Sound You Want Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Control In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control tothe centre position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary,you can adjust the Hi-Fi au...
Page 29 - Soundtrack Selection; Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes
29 Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one youselect. During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Dis...
Page 30 - Automatic Satellite
30 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER AV1 OUT COMP. Y/C PAUSE/R.A. EDIT ANT. IN RF OUT S OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT DECODER VCR TV This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver.Connect a satellite receiver to the ...
Page 32 - trol Functions; Remote A/B Code Switching; REMOVE POWER SUPPLY; SET REMOTE CONTROL; TURN THE RECORDER ON
32 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Remote Con- trol Functions 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 cont...
Page 33 - TV Multi-brand Remote; Control Your TV Using
33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 SET TV BRAND CODE 1 Refer to the chart below. Press and hold TV on therecorder's remote control for over 2 seconds, enter yourTV’s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then pressOK.Check if the TV's power goes on as it should. If it does,try other operatio...
Page 34 - SET SATELLITE RECEIVER
34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Satellite Receiver Multi- Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of yoursatellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, othermanufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled.Before you start . ....
Page 35 - Video Recorders; Picture Control
35 Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, fromS-VHS to S-VHS. ● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in theS-VHS mode. Although the picture ...
Page 36 - MAKE CONNECTIONS
36 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 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 OUTco...
Page 37 - Synchro Editing
37 The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of theplayback and recording operations when starting an editoperation using a camcorder equipped with a LANC connectorand your video recorder. Synchro Editing MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect your recorder to camcorder ( Z pg. 36), and connect your r...
Page 40 - AV2 SELECT Setting; AV1 SELECT Setting
40 MODE SET B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP = LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON NEXT PAGE [ 5∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT AV2 SELECT Setting Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to therear panel AV2 IN/DECODER c...
Page 41 - Audio Dubbing
41 8 8 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, ...
Page 42 - semble Editing
42 7 8 9 3 4 1 2 3 4 0 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) This function makes it easier to create edited videos when yourvideo recorder is used as the source player in combination withanother JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSEConnector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” forautomatic...
Page 43 - Memory Capacity
43 LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT 8 Find the point on the sourcetape from where you wantthe edited scene to begin bypressing @ # or using the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ringor the JOG dial, then pressPROG. ● The edit-in point isregistered in memoryand appears on the screen. LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT 9 Find the point where...
Page 44 - Insert Editing
44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 8 Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with newmaterial. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack arereplaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrackremains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audiotrack as well, use th...
Page 46 - JLIP ID Number; ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN; ACCESS JLIP ID NO. SET SCREEN; SET JLIP ID NUMBER
46 Information On J Terminal J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) The J Terminal is used to connect the recorder to a personalcomputer or similar device to allow computerized control of therecorder during editing and certain other operations. Examples: With the optional JLIP V...
Page 47 - Other
47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 OK MENU Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). On-Screen Display NOTES: ● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sureto set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting. ● During playback, the operation mode ind...
Page 48 - Power Save Mode
48 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder isturned off. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to"MODE SET", then pressOK or # . SELECT POWER SAVE MODE 3 Press %...
Page 49 - Next Function Memory
49 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 MODE SET SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to&#...
Page 50 - Retake
50 Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape50 times repeatedly. START PLAYBACK 1 Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK 2 Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly. ● The tape plays 50 times a...
Page 51 - Connection To; SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
51 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER AV1 OUT COMP. Y/C PAUSE/R.A. EDIT ANT. IN RF OUT S OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT 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 Connection To A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder toyour ...
Page 52 - SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS; Video; Connection; ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
52 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Video Channel Set Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel onwhich your TV receives picture and sound signals from thevideo recorder through the RF cable. With AV or S-VIDEO Connection ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE 1 Press ...
Page 53 - EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET; With RF Connection
53 Before performing the following procedure, makesure that: n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassetteinserted in the recorder. n the connected TV is turned on. n batteries have been installed in the remote control. ACCESS VI...
Page 54 - Tuner Set; TURN ON THE RECORDER; Auto Channel Set
54 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 OK MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Tuner Set IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if —— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Z pg. 8) or Preset Download ( Z pg. 9). — you have moved to a different area or if a new...
Page 56 - Storing Channels Manually
56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Storing Channels Manually To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up( Z pg. 8), Preset Download ( Z pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 54). ACCESS MAIN MENU 1 Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN 2 Press %fi ...
Page 59 - TV Station And ID List
59 TV Station And ID List STATION NAME ID* Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4 Channel 5 CH 5 DRS ...
Page 60 - TV Station Channel Number Guide
60 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 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 BBCand ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East Bluebell Hill ......................... 40 46 43 65 — Crystal P...
Page 61 - Clock Set
61 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 – –:– – 0 Just ClockThe Just Clock function provides accurate time keepingthrough automatic adjustments at regular intervals, byreading data from a PDC signal.The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at theClock Set screen (the default setti...
Page 62 - Guide Program Number Set; Guide Program Number
62 VIDEO Plus+ Setup SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 8), Preset Download ( Z pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 54) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. ● When timer-programmi...
Page 63 - TIMER RECORDING; Questions And Answers; SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION
63 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...
Page 64 - Troubleshooting; POWER
64 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct 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 i...
Page 66 - FRONT VIEW; Button turns recorder on/off; Index
66 FRONT VIEW SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R STANDBY/ON TV PROG REC LINK DIGITALTBC/NR REVIEW SP VPS/PDC VCR +8 40 6 15dB NORM SLO W SLOW JOG SHUTTLE 8 REW FF TIMER SYNCHRO EDIT INSERT A.DUB SP / LP 1 3 4 7 e r 8 w ( & * 6 5 9 0 # $ % ^ ) 2 ! q @ 1 STANDBY/ON Bu...
Page 67 - REAR VIEW
67 AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER AV1 OUT COMP. Y/C PAUSE/R.A. EDIT ANT. IN RF OUT S OUT R L AUDIO OUT JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT 1 ! 3 2 4 7 8 0 6 5 9 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. Z pg. 6, 7 2 S OUT Connector enables S-VIDEO connection to TV or second recorder. Z pg. 7, 38 3 AV1 OUT Switch sele...
Page 68 - REMOTE CONTROL
68 REMOTE CONTROL Buttons with a small dot on the left side of thename can also be used to operate your TV. Z pg. 33 1 LCD Panel indicates which of the recorder, TVand satellite tuner the remote control cancurrently operate Z pg. 69; is used in VIDEO Plus+ timer programming Z pg. 16. 2 TV Button ena...
Page 69 - How To Use; Remote Control LCD
69 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your videorecorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV setsand satellite receivers of JVC and other brands.( Z pg. 33, 34) ● Point the remote control toward the sensor window. ● The maximum operating distance of the remote controlis abou...
Page 70 - MEMO
Page 72 - SPECIFICATIONS
GENERALPower requirement : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 24 W Power off : 5.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 437 x 97 x 347 mm Weight : 4.8 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Maximum r...
