Page 2 - SAFETY FIRST; IMPORTANT; Safety Precautions
2 SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT n Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of thisinstruction manual before installing or operating therecorder. n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-recordpre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consentof the owner of copyright in the sound or...
Page 3 - be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.; Use Of Equipment
3 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 4 - INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER; Basic Connections; CONNECT RECORDER TO; CHECK CONTENTS; CONNECT RECORDER TO TV
4 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections CONNECT RECORDER TO MAINS 4 Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mainsoutlet. 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) Aerial connector It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM...
Page 5 - ATTENTION; button on the recorder/remote
5 AV1 OUT COMP. Y/C AV1 IN/OUT RF OUT AV2 IN PAUSE/R.A.EDIT ANT.IN R R L L AUDIO IN OUT S IN OUT TV Aerial Cable (not provided) ATTENTION If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 8, thenperform Auto Set Up on page 10; do NOT press the button on th...
Page 8 - INITIAL SETTINGS; ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE; EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE; With RF Connection
8 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. 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 OK INITIAL SETTINGS 3 If you have connected the video recorde...
Page 9 - Connection
9 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 IMPORTANT: Before performing the following steps, make sure therecorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted inthe recorder. With AV or S-VIDEO Connection 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE 1 Press and hold down STOP ...
Page 10 - Auto Set Up; Auto Channel Set/Auto; PERFORM AUTO SET UP
10 Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock andVideo Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automaticallywhen the button on the recorder/remote is first pressed to power on the recorder after you plug the mains po...
Page 12 - Setup; Guide Program Number Set
12 Video Plus+ Setup Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 NUMBER OK TV PROG MENU 4,5 2,6 3,4,5 3,5 IMPORTANT As Channel 5 has started its service on March 30th 1997,the Guide Program Numbers of some stations have beenchanged a...
Page 13 - ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER
13 When Using A Satellite Receiver And/Or Cable System THE SATELLITE RECEIVER IS SHOWN CONNECTED TO THE“AV2 IN” (SCART) CONNECTOR AND THE CABLE SYSTEMCONNECTED VIA THE AERIAL SOCKET AND TUNED TO,FOR EXAMPLE, PRESET POSITION 6 ON YOUR TV. GUIDE PROG SET 1 2 3 4 5 GUIDE PROG TV PROG 1 1 [0-9] = [MENU]...
Page 14 - PLAYBACK; Basic; LOAD A CASSETTE; Usable cassettes
14 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. LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label ...
Page 15 - Playback; PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK; Slow Motion; OR; SEARCH
15 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Playback Features 8 0 7 9 4 1 3 PAUSE PUSH JOG Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROGbuttons to correct the picture. ● During still picture, the sound from the previous3 ...
Page 16 - Manual Tracking; R Picture
16 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 TV PROG REVIEW 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FF REW PLAYBACK (cont.) C.RESET PUSH JOG C. MEMORY STOP Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic trackingcontrol. During playback, you can override this and adjust thetracking manually b...
Page 18 - Soundtrack Selection; Spatializer; ACTIVATE SPATIALIZER
18 PLAYBACK (cont.) Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's...
Page 19 - Scene Finder; Repeat Playback; Next Function Memory
19 ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER 1 Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forwardsearch for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10 minuteson the counter. This cycle is repeated until the end ofthe tape is reached. ● To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, pressSCENE FINDER and then press the REW butto...
Page 20 - TimeScan; ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED; Reverse Play
20 PLAYBACK (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 any of the TimeScan modes ( Z pg. 21). TimeScan allows you t...
Page 21 - TimeScan Audio
21 Names ofspecial-effectsplayback Reverse Forward Search Play Slow-Motion *Still Slow-Motion Play Search -9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x -7x -3x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 5x 9x Audio is output. Audio is not Audio is Audio is not Audio is output. output. output....
Page 22 - RECORDING; Accidental erasure prevention
22 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. RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette with the record safety ta...
Page 23 - Record One Programme; Tape Remaining Time
23 Recording Features Record One Programme While Watching Another 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 3 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording. Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY REMAINING TIME 1 Press DISPLAY until the time remaining...
Page 25 - Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL; RESUME RECORDING
25 ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING LEVEL 1 Turn Hi-Fi REC LEVEL in either direction. ● When the level indicator lights up to or near 0dBwith the loudest signal being applied, the recordinglevel is optimum. NOTES: ● Make sure that the "HI-FI L+R" position is selected with theAUDIO MONITOR button. Z p....
Page 26 - TIMER RECORDING; ACCESS TIMER PROGRAMMING
26 Video Plus+ Timer Recording TIMER RECORDING Now available from some TV stations, PDC (ProgrammeDelivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,accurate timer recording. With this system, special codesignals are transmitted together with the audio/videosignals. These code signals control yo...
Page 27 - SET TAPE SPEED; Regarding Guide Program Number Set
27 – P1 – VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789 START STOP 21:00 = 22:00 SP OFF DATE TV PROG 25.12 1 BBC 1 : OK ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PROGRAM SCREEN 3 Press OK, and the VideoPlus+ Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears). The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing PROG CHECK c...
Page 28 - PDC Recording; ACCESS TIMER; ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME; ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME
28 Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can progammethe timer ( Z pg. 56). 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 VIDEO channel (or AV mode). TIME...
Page 30 - ACCESS PROGRAMME; REVISE PROGRAMME; Timer Warning
30 Check And Cancel Programmes ACCESS PROGRAMME DISPLAY AND/OR SCREEN 1 Press PROG CHECK. ● The display panel shows the programme start time.Pressing OK changes the display to the programmestop time, then the date and preset position. ● If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to itsVIDEO chan...
Page 31 - Auto Timer
31 Auto SP/LP Timer If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape torecord the entire programme, the recorder automaticallyswitches to LP mode to allow complete recording. ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP TIMER 1 Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel.The AUTO SP/LP TIMER indicator lights up....
Page 32 - Editing Mode Setting; Video Recorders
32 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 twice. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar(pointer) to "MODE SET"by pressing PUSH J...
Page 33 - To Select The External Input Mode
33 To Select The External Input Mode To record external audio and video signals; 1 Press the remote control's NUMBER key "0". 2 Press AV/S SELECT on the front of the recorder to select the appropriate external input mode. ● Pressing AV/S SELECT rotates the input mode as follows: AV/S SELECT ...
Page 36 - semble Editing
36 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 editing in the sequence you have specified.You ...
Page 37 - Memory Capacity
37 LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT 8 Find the point on the sourcetape from where you wantthe edited scene to begin bypressing PUSH JOG orusing the TIME SCANSHUTTLE ring or the JOGdial, then press IN/OUT. ● The edit-in point isregistered in memoryand appears on the screen. ● You can also perform an Index Search...
Page 38 - Insert Editing; MAKE CONNECTIONS
38 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 the audio dubbing function simultaneously.Use yo...
Page 40 - Audio Dubbing
40 EDITING (cont.) Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previouslyrecorded tape with a new soundtrack. Audio Dubbing 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • A. DUB PLAY PAUSE STOP CD Player etc. CD Player etc. Mixeroutput Original sou...
Page 41 - INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL; JLIP ID Number
41 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: ● Enables Random Assembl...
Page 42 - SYSTEM CONNECTIONS; Connection To
42 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder toyour Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to thesoundtrack through the stereo. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 a– Connect the AUDIO IN L and R on your video recorder to the audio output ...
Page 44 - SPECIAL FEATURES
44 Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. 1– Operation mode indicators 2– Preset position number and station name/Aux. indicator (AUX1, AUX2, (S) or F-AUX) 3– Cassette loaded mark 4– Tape speed SP/L...
Page 46 - SET TV BRAND CODE; TV Multi-brand Remote
46 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons The NUMBER keys on the remote can also be used to selectthe TV’s channel by setting the remote control to the TVmode. 1 Set the TV/SAT/VCR switch to TV. 2 Use the NUMBER keys, and the (Digit Entry) button, the PUSH JOG button, the ...
Page 47 - Satellite Receiver Multi-; SET SATELLITE RECEIVER
47 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 NUMBER STOP 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 by settingthe appropriat...
Page 48 - TUNER SET; Auto Channel; TURN ON THE RECORDER; ACCESS MAIN MENU
48 TUNER SET Auto Channel Set IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has notbeen set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Z pg. 10) or if you have moved to a different area or if a new station startsbroadcasting in your area. 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 OK MENU Turn on the TV ...
Page 50 - Storing Channels Manually
50 Manual Channel Set TUNER SET (cont.) Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 48). ACCESS MAIN MENU 1 Press MENU twice. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN 2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH...
Page 51 - Change Station Preset
51 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 PUSH JOG Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" onpage 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Change Station Preset Position SELECT ITEM 1 Press PUSH JOG %fi until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the s...
Page 53 - Already Stored
53 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 OK PUSH JOG Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" onpage 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE 1 Press PUSH JOG %fi until the channel you want to tune begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CH. SET SCREEN 2 P...
Page 54 - TV Station And ID List
54 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 55 - TV Station Channel Number Guide
55 TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from BBC andITC. BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 London & South-East Bluebell Hill .............................. 40 46 43 65 Crystal Palace ..............................
Page 56 - TURN THE RECORDER ON; Preparation; Clock Set
56 CLOCK SET IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if Auto Clock Set has notbeen performed correctly by Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 48) or if the recorder's memory backup has expired. If you performed Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set without everhaving set the clock previ...
Page 57 - Auto Clock Set; Manual Clock Set
57 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 4 1 3 OK NOTES: ● Just Clock (when set to "ON") adjusts the recorder's built-inclock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00. ● Just Clock is not effective when . . .– the recorder’s power is on (unless the recorder is tuned to the same preset selected in t...
Page 58 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POWER
58 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-nected...
Page 60 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
60 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 sto...
Page 61 - SPECIFICATIONS
61 GENERALPower requirement : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 29 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 465 x 105 x 353 mm Weight : 5.6 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 24...
Page 62 - o p; Button turns recorder on/off
62 FRONT VIEW INDEX A.DUB START INSERT HEAD PHONE VOLUME Hi-Fi REC LEVEL VIDEO 0 10 0 10 (MONO) L–AUDIO–R IN/OUT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AV/S SELECT SPATIALIZER R.A.EDIT TIMER JLIP AUTO SP/LP TIMER TIMER SP/LP 8 SLO W SLOW REW FF TV PROG/ JOG SHUTTLE STANDBY/ON r w e o p u 8 0 ! ...
Page 64 - REAR VIEW; Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder.
64 REAR VIEW AV1 IN/OUT RF OUT AV2 IN PAUSE/R.A.EDIT AV1 OUT ANT.IN COMP. Y/C R R L L AUDIO S IN IN OUT OUT 6 5 4 2 3 9 7 0 ! 1 8 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder. Z pg. 4, 6 2 S-VIDEO IN Connector enables S-VIDEOconnection to camcorder or second recorder;input recordable when "[S]&...
Page 65 - Symbolic Mode Indicators; REMAIN; REVIEW; DISPLAY PANEL
65 1 Audio Level Indicator displays audio input andoutput levels. Z pg. 25 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators 3 S-VHS Indicator lights when a cassette markedS-VHS is inserted with S-VHS mode to "AUTO"and playback a S-VHS recorded tape. Z pg. 24 4 "Timer" Indicator lights when the TIMER butto...
Page 66 - REMOTE CONTROL; ming; Play Button — same as button on recorder.
66 INDEX (cont.) SCE NE FIN DER PROG CHE CK TV VOL C.MEMORY DISPLAY DAILY AUX ADD TIME C.RESET CANCEL DATE STOP START AUDIO MONITOR (MONITOR) TV/VCR TV SAT VCR TIMER WEEKLY A 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 B PUSH JOG MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TV PROG PRO G/ME NU OK EXPRESS PROGRAMMING 2 4 1 3 ILLUMI GUID...
