VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INITIAL SETTINGS 6...

HR-S5700AMVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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SAFETY FIRST 2Safety Precautions ...................... 2

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4Basic Connections ..................... 4S-VIDEO Connection ................. 5

INITIAL SETTINGS 6Video Channel Set ..................... 6Auto Set Up ............................... 8On-Screen Displays ................. 10Select Language ....................... 11Clock Set .................................. 12

PLAYBACK 13Basic Playback ......................... 13Playback Features ..................... 14

RECORDING 17Basic Recording ....................... 17Recording Features ................... 18B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 22

TIMER RECORDING 24G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup . 24G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ TimerProgramming ........................... 26Express Timer Programming ..... 28Automatic Satellite ProgrammeRecording ................................ 33

SPECIAL FEATURES 34Remote Control Functions ........ 34

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 38Connecting/Using A StereoSystem ..................................... 38

EDITING 39Preparation For Editing ............. 39Edit From A Camcorder ............ 40Edit To Or From Another VideoRecorder .................................. 41Audio Dubbing ........................ 42

INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEMCOMPATIBILITY 44TUNER SET 46TROUBLESHOOTING 50QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 53INDEX 54SPECIFICATIONS 57

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IMPORTANT

� Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.� It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent

of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.

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

WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDEWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION� When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the

power cord from the mains outlet.� Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or

fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal leador aerial.

� Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

� Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible onlywith cassettes marked "S-VHS".By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.

� HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.� G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong

Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and isregistered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium,Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzer-land. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only theterm G-CODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE system.

ATTENTION1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback.2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video

recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another videorecorder of PAL standard.

3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictureswhen played back with this recorder.

Caution on Replaceable lithium batteryThe battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heatabove 100°C or incinerate.Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if thebattery is incorrectly replaced.� Dispose of used battery promptly.� Keep away from children.� Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or videocassette.1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

... in direct sunlight.

... in a dusty environment.

... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.2. DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings.3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

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

ABOUT HEAD CLEANINGAccumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred orinterrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.Auto Head CleanerA built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloadedto reduce head clogging.

Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back ona single-speed video recorder.

POWER SYSTEMThis set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V` (Rating), AC90 – 260 V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automaticswitching.

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BasicConnections CHECK CONTENTS

1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in "SPECIFICATIONS" (� pg. 57).

SITUATE RECORDER

2 Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TOTV

3 The connection method you use depends on the typeof TV you have.

RF CONNECTION● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear panel of the recorder.c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder andthe TV's aerial terminal.

AV CONNECTION● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RFCONNECTION".

b– Connect an optional AV cable between theAUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on therear panel of the recorder and the TV's AV-INterminals .

CONNECT RECORDER TOMAINS

4 Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mainsoutlet.

NOTE:Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas)depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-FORMED.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER

Aerial terminal

AV-IN terminals

Mains outletAUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT

Connect the power plug to an ACoutlet before installing the lithiumbattery. � pg. 7

AV Cable(not provided)

TV AerialCable

RF Cable(provided)

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Mains PowerCord

Rear View

ATTENTIONIf you have finished all the necessary connections, go to"Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up onpage 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remotecontrol to turn on the recorder's power before you start AutoSet Up.

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CONNECT RECORDER TOTV

1 a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RFCONNECTION" (� pg. 4).

b– Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector tothe TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.

c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors tothe TV's AUDIO IN connectors.

CONNECT RECORDER TOMAINS

2 Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mainsoutlet.

● To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .

S-VIDEO Connection

Mains outlet

Mains PowerCord

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Aerial or Cable

RF Cable (provided)

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S-Video cable (provided)

Audio cable (not provided)

S VIDEO OUT

NOTES:● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.● If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's

AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier forHi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (� pg. 38)

● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEOconnection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode).

● For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manualof your television.

AUDIO INconnectors

S-VIDEO INconnector

Aerial terminal

ATTENTIONIf you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; doNOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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VideoChannel Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

If you have connected the video recorder to your TVvia the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to"With RF Connection" below.

If you have connected the video recorder to your TVvia both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AVconnection), or via the provided RF cable, the providedS-Video cable and an audio cable (S-VIDEO connec-tion) – Go to "With AV Connection or S-VIDEOConnection" on next page.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNELSET MODE

1 Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until thedisplay panel shows the following.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

2 Press PR +/– to set appropriate TV system that matchesthe system of TV being used (refer to the table below).

TEST SIGNAL

The channel on which the screen tothe left appear clearly in step 3 isyour Video Channel.

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

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

With RF Connection

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Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on whichyour TV receives picture and sound signals from the videorecorder through the RF cable.

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(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 (� "TEST SIGNAL"on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4.

● If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,press OK and then PR +/– to set the video recorderto a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is notoccupied by any local station in your area.

Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if thetwo vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; ifso, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder toanother vacant channel and try again.

NOTES:● If you set the video recorder to a channel which is

occupied by a local station or has neighbouringchannels that are occupied by local stations, thepicture reception quality will be affected and someinterference noise will appear on the TV screen. Besure to select a vacant channel which has nobroadcast on neighbouring channels.

● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white barsclearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consultyour JVC dealer.

FINISH VIDEO CHANNELSET

4 Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up (� pg. 8) or Tuner Set (� pg. 46) hasnot previously been performed, the Language Selectscreen appears and Auto Set Up function takes placeautomatically.

With AV Connection orS-VIDEO ConnectionIMPORTANT:Before performing the following steps, make sure therecorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted inthe recorder.

ACCESS VIDEO CHANNELSET MODE

1 Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until thedisplay panel shows the following.

SET VIDEO CHANNEL

2 Press OK, then press PR – until the display panel showsthe following.

FINISH VIDEO CHANNELSET

3 Press OK.

● If Auto Set Up (� pg. 8) or Tuner Set (� pg. 46) hasnot previously been performed, the Language Selectscreen appears and Auto Set Up function takes placeautomatically.

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

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Installing/Removing the lithium battery1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet

and turn off the recorder power.2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull outthe lithium battery.

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet firstbefore installing the lithium battery; otherwise, thebattery's service life will be drastically shortened.

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Now the video channel is set to off (– –).

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Auto Set UpBefore starting, make sure of the following:● The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.● The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to

a mains outlet. � pg. 4, 5● The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first

and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-VIDEO connection � pg. 7) or video channel (with RFconnection � pg. 6).

The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding youthrough the procedures of setting the language, clock and tunerchannels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.

IMPORTANT● Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that

are not directly related to the step you are performingwhile Auto Set Up is in progress.

● If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa-tion, there's no need to separately perform the LanguageSelect, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but ifadjustments become necessary they can be performed asfollows:– To change the selected language � pg. 11– To reset or adjust the time � pg. 12– To add/delete channels manually � pg. 47, 48– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

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SELECT LANGUAGE

1 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to yourdesired language (English or Chinese), then press OK orPUSH JOG .

● The Clock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

2 Press PUSH JOG %fi toset the time, then press OKor PUSH JOG .

● Press and hold eitherbutton to delay oradvance the time by 30minutes.

SET DATE

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK orPUSH JOG .

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15days.

SET YEAR

4 Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year, then press MENU.

CLOCK SET

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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 Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on

the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.● If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to

turn off the recorder power once and try again.● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,

� pg. 47 – 49.● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up,

the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels. � "TV SystemSelection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 49.

DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

5 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to theappropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).

START AUTO CHANNELSET

6 Press OK or PUSH JOG .

● The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels thatare receivable by your recorder. It then automaticallyassigns each receivable channels to the PR +/–buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.

● As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on thescreen moves from left to right. (See below.)

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On-ScreenDisplays

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

You can choose whether or not to have various operationalindicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.

TURN ON THE RECORDER

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ACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN

2 Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SETSCREEN

3 Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressingPUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ENABLE/DISABLEON-SCREEN DISPLAY

4 The default setting is "ON",so if you want on-screendisplays, leave the settingas it is and go to step 5. Ifyou don't want thedisplays to appear, pressPUSH JOG %fi to placethe pointer next to"O.S.D." and press OK orPUSH JOG to set to "OFF".

RETURN TO NORMALSCREEN

5 Press MENU.

FUNCTION SET

B. E. S. T. ONPICTURE CONTROL AUTOAUTO TIMER OFFO. S. D. ONAUTO SP=LP TIMER OFFS-VHS ON


NOTES:● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure

to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be

disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

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

1 – Operation mode indicators2 – Tape speed SP/LP/EP3 – Colour system indicator (� pg. 44)4 – Tape direction5 – Counter display6 – Tape remaining time indicator7 – Audio mode display (� pg. 16)8 – Tape position indicator (� pg. 16)9 – Type of Broadcast (� pg. 19)

10– Current day/month/year11 – Clock display12– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1 or S-1)13– Cassette loaded mark

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SelectLanguage


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MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SETTUNER SETINITIAL SET



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2 Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SETSCREEN

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"INITIAL SET", then pressOK or PUSH JOG .

ACCESS LANGUAGESELECT SCREEN

4 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"LANGUAGE", then pressOK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT LANGUAGE

5 Place the pointer next to the language of your choice(English or Chinese) by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, thenpress OK or PUSH JOG .


6 Press MENU.

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CLOCK SETLANGUAGEG-CODE/SHOW VIEW SETUP


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


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2 Press MENU.


3 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"INITIAL SET", then pressOK or PUSH JOG .

ACCESS CLOCK SETSCREEN

4 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . TheClock Set screen appears.

SET TIME

5 Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK orPUSH JOG .

● Press and hold either button to delay or advance thetime by 30 minutes.

SET DATE

6 Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK orPUSH JOG .

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15days.

SET YEAR

7 Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year.

START CLOCK OPERATION

8 Press MENU.

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR 0: 00 01 . 01 00


INITIAL SET

CLOCK SETLANGUAGEG-CODE/SHOW VIEW SETUP


NOTE:If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that youhave input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.

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BasicPlayback

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 S-VHS PAL tapes recordedin SP or LP, or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP or EP mode.

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side isfacing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette ispoint toward the recorder. Don't apply too muchpressure when inserting.

● The recorder power comes on automatically and thecounter is reset to 0:00:00.

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing theCOLOUR SYSTEM button(� pg. 44).

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playbackbegins automatically (� pg. 17).

FIND PROGRAMME STARTPOINT

2 If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REWor turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to theright.

START PLAYBACK

3 Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder'sdisplay panel during automatic tracking (� pg. 22).

STOP PLAYBACK

4 Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on therecorder's front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT toremove the cassette.


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Usable cassettes

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played onthis video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassetteinto a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just likeany full-sized VHS cassette.

● This video recorder can record on regular VHS andSuper VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can berecorded on regular VHS cassettes, both VHS and SuperVHS signals can be recorded and played back usingSuper VHS cassettes.

* By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play backwith S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with thisrecorder (� pg. 21).

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Clean the video heads usinga dry cleaning cassette--TCL-2UX--when:• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played

back.• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.• “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen

(only with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (� pg. 8).

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PlaybackFeatures

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NOTE:For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playbackor still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEEDSEARCH

1 During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all theway to the right for forward high-speed search, or tothe left for reverse high-speed search.

● For forward search with a visible picture, turn theSHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release itwithin 1 second.

● For reverse search with a visible picture, turn theSHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release itwithin 1 second.

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:Refer to the SHUTTLE ringillustration to the right as youread the followingprocedures.

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PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

1 Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the PR +/–buttons to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAMEPLAYBACK

2 Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frameplayback.

ORPress PAUSE.

ORPress PUSH JOG or .


Slow MotionACTIVATE SLOW-MOTIONPLAYBACK

1 During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to theright for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverseslow motion (refer to the above illustration).

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

ORDuring still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or .Release to return to still picture.


NOTE:Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. (� pg. 15)

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ATTENTIONIn the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frameplayback mode,● the picture will be distorted.● the noise bars will appear.● there may be a loss of colour.

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EN 15Manual TrackingYour video recorder is equipped with automatic trackingcontrol. During playback, you can override this and adjust thetracking manually by pressing the PR +/– buttons.

OVERRIDE AUTOMATICTRACKING

1 Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manualtracking.

ADJUST TRACKINGMANUALLY

2 Press PR +/– to adjust tracking.

RETURN TO AUTOMATICTRACKING

3 Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to re-engageautomatic tracking.

NOTE:When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatictracking mode automatically.

Repeat PlaybackYour video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape100 times repeatedly.

START PLAYBACK

1 Press PLAY.

ACTIVATE REPEATPLAYBACK

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

● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinksslowly.

● The tape plays 100 times automatically, and thenstops.

STOP PLAYBACK

3 Press STOP at any time to stop playback.

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

Variable-Speed SearchACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEEDSEARCH

1 During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to theright for forward variable-speed search, or to the left forreverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration onpage 14).

ORDuring playback, press PUSH JOG or .

● The more times you press, the faster the playbackpicture moves.

● To decrease speed, press the button for the oppositedirection.


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Index SearchYour recorder automatically marksindex codes at the beginning ofeach recording. This function givesyou quick access to any one of 9index codes in either direction.

NOTE:Before starting, make sure therecorder is in the Stop mode.

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

1 Press PUSH JOG or (™ or £) on the remotecontrol. "™ 1" or "£ 1" is displayed on screen andsearch begins in the corresponding direction.

● To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG or repeatedly until the correct index number isdisplayed.Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current

position, press PUSH JOG twice.To locate the beginning of D from the currentposition, press PUSH JOG once.

● When the specified index code is located, playbackbegins automatically.

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Next Function MemoryThe Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do afterrewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in theStop mode.

a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind......press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.

b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind......press REW, then press within 2 seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind......press REW, then press ‰‰‰‰‰ within 2 seconds.

NOTE:It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if thecassette's record safety tab is removed.

Tape Position IndicatorThe tape position indicatorappears on screen when, fromthe Stop mode, you press FF,REW or perform an IndexSearch. The position of "5" inrelation to "0" (beginning) or "+"(end) shows you where you areon the tape."O.S.D." (� pg. 10) must beset to "ON", or the indicatorwill not appear.

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

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0 ++ +

Beginning End

SKIP OVER UNWANTEDSECTIONS

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

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

Skip Search

Soundtrack SelectionYour 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 PlaybackPressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:

TRACK

Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen DisplayUSE

HI FI For Hi-Fi stereo tapesL R

HI FI For main audio of Bilingual tapes L

HI FI For sub audio of Bilingual tapes R

NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

NORM HI FI For audio-dubbed tapesNORM

NOTES:● " " should normally be

selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereotapes are played back in stereo, andthe NORM track is played backautomatically for tapes with onlynormal audio.

● For instructions on recording stereoand bilingual programmes, refer topage 19.

● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or theon-screen displays will not appear(� pg. 10).

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Instant ReViewSimply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comeson, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recordedprogramme. If you have several programmes recorded, you caneasily access any of them.

NOTE:Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that theTimer mode is disengaged.

ACTIVATE INSTANTREVIEW

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

● The front display panel tells you how manyprogrammes have been recorded. If you have, forexample, 3 programmes, "REVIEW" and "3" appearand blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes,press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches andbegins playback automatically. You can access aprogramme as far as 9 index codes away from thecurrent tape position.

NOTE:Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timermode.

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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 the SP mode.S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made inthe SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.

RECORDING

BasicRecording

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorderpower comes on automatically.

● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing theCOLOUR SYSTEM button (� pg. 44).

CHOOSE A PROGRAMME

2 Press PR +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channelyou wish to record.

SET TAPE SPEED

3 Press SP/LP/EP ( ). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator onthe recorder display panel to confirm the selected tapespeed.

START RECORDING

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

PAUSE/RESUMERECORDING

5 Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

6 Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT onthe recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove thecassette.

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

Record safety tab

Accidental erasure preventionRecording ResumeFunctionIf there is a power outage during recording (or Instant TimerRecording or timer recording), the recording will resumeautomatically when power is restored to the recorder unlessthe recorder's memory backup has expired.

PAUSE

STOP

RECORD

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each firstSP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting thecassette (� pg. 22).

PLA

Y

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STEM

RECORD

NUMBER

SP/L

P/EP


PLAY

STOP/EJECT

SP/LP/EP

NOTE:When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording willalways be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette isused.

PR +

/–

PR +/–

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RecordingFeatures

Record One ProgrammeWhile Watching Another

SELECT CHANNEL TOWATCH

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's channelcontrols appears on the TV screen while the oneselected with the PR +/– buttons is recorded on thetape.

RECORD

Elapsed Recording TimeIndicationYou can check the exact time of a recording.

SET COUNTER DISPLAY

1 Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on thedisplay panel.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change thedisplay to show the counter reading, channelposition*, clock time or tape remaining time.*Channel position is not displayed during playback.

RESET COUNTER

2 Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.

● The counter is reset to "0:00:00" and shows the exactelapsed time as the tape runs.

AUDIO

PR +

/–

– –:– –

PR +/–

0000

EN 19Receiving Stereo AndBilingual ProgrammesYour 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 displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

To Record Stereo AndBilingual Programmes (A2)● Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on

the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recordingmixed L and R channel sound).

● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingualon the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recordedon the normal audio track.

● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until " " and" " appear on the front display panel or "HIFI L R"appears on the screen.

● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until " " or" " appears on the front display panel, or "HIFI L " or"HIFI R" appears on the screen (as required).

● To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio whilereceiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM"appears on the front display panel or on the screen.

NOTE:"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will notappear (� pg. 10).

Type of Broadcast On-screen DisplayBeing Received

A2 Stereo STA2 Bilingual BILRegular Monaural (none)NICAM Stereo ST NICAMNICAM Bilingual BIL NICAMNICAM Monaural NICAM

To Record NICAM Stereo AndBilingual ProgrammesThe NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fiaudio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normalaudio track.

NOTES:● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the

broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a

bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (� pg. 16).

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

START RECORDING

1 Press RECORD on the recorder.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

2 Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears onthe front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, pressRECORD to extend the time. Each press extendsrecording time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on therecorder's front panel.

Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY REMAINING TIME

1 Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tapeappears.

● The display panel shows the tape remaining timewith " " displayed.

● By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change thedisplay to show the counter reading, channelposition*, clock time or tape remaining time.* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTE:Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times whenthe tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, oris not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the displaymay blink on occasion.

20 EN RECORDING (cont.)

ATTENTION● S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings

made 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 in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, besure to select "AUTO" or "NTSC3.58" by pressing theCOLOUR SYSTEM button (� pg. 44).

NOTES:● When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or

S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panelregardless of the "S-VHS" mode setting.

● Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can not beplayed back successfully on normal VHS recorders.

S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHSET and VHSYour recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.

S-VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with ahorizontal resolution of 400 lines. This compares with the 240lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings. To achieve thehighest quality picture we recommend that you record in S-VHSmode.

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder. Fordetails, refer to page 21.To record in S-VHS;● perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set the "S-VHS" to "ON".● then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator

will light on the display panel.The S-VHS recording mode will be automatically selected.To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS high grade cassette;● press S-VHS ET and set to "ON".� "Super VHS ET" on page 21.To record in VHS;● insert a cassette marked "VHS".● press S-VHS ET and set to "OFF".The VHS recording mode will be automatically selectedregardless of the S-VHS mode setting.To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette;● insert the cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will

light on the display panel.● then, perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set the "S-VHS" to

"OFF"; the S-VHS indicator will go out.The VHS recording mode will be selected.


1 Press MENU.


2 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"FUNCTION SET", thenpress OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT S-VHS MODE

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"S-VHS", then press OK orPUSH JOG to select"ON" or "OFF".


4 Press MENU.

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FUNCTION SET



PR+

PR–

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OKMENU

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Super VHS ETYour recorder is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes itpossible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes.

SELECT S-VHS ET SETMODE

1 Press S-VHS ET. The button lights up.

● The "S-VHS" indicator lights on the front displaypanel.

● To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press S-VHS ET.The button's light goes off.

NOTES:● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function...

...while recording is in progress.

...while timer-recording (incl. Instant Timer Recording � pg.19) is in progress.

...while B.E.S.T. (� pg. 22) is in progress.

...when the recorder's power is off.● S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

S-VHS ETThis facility allows recording with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. You can play back those cassettes recorded in S-VHS ET ona recorder equipped with S-VHS ET.

NOTES:● To obtain the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a longer period on this model, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tape is

recommended.● You can play back S-VHS ET recordings not only on this recorder but also on another VHS recorder equipped with S-VHS ET.

* It is recommended to specifically label S-VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings.● S-VHS ET recordings can also be played back on an S-VHS recorder or a VHS recorder equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI

PLAYBACK) function. However, there may be cases where S-VHS ET playback is not possible on a particular recorder.● Frequent still, frame-by-frame and slow-motion playback may damage the tape and cause picture degradation.● With some tapes, better picture quality may not be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is recommended that you do test

record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained.● High Grade tapes are recommended for superior results.● Make sure that "B.E.S.T." is set to "ON" (� pg. 22).● During S-VHS ET playback, noise may appear depending on tape quality.● Noise may appear during search, still, frame-by-frame and slow-motion playback.● If the playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.

S-V

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B.E.S.T. PictureSystem


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-possiblerecording and playback pictures. The default setting for bothrecording and playback is "ON".

Preparation


1 Press .


2 Press MENU.


3 Place the pointer next to"FUNCTION SET" bypressing PUSH JOG %fi,then press OK or PUSHJOG .

SELECT MODE

4 Place the pointer next to"B.E.S.T." by pressingPUSH JOG %fi, then pressOK or PUSH JOG to setto "ON" or "OFF".


5 Press MENU.

MAIN MENU



PUSH JOG

MENU

RECORD

RECORDING (cont.)

FUNCTION SET



fi

fi

PLA

Y

PAUSE

OK

PLAY

RECORD

EN 23Recording

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 and LP (or EP) modes

only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode isfirst initiated. It does not work during recording.

● In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system worksbefore recording is initiated.

● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled.The next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-performed.

● Pressing the recorder's RECORD button while "BEST" isdisplayed does not start Instant Timer Recording (� pg. 19).

PlaybackThe recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiateplayback.

START PLAYBACK

1 Press PLAY.

● The recorder adjusts the playback picture qualitybased on the quality of the tape in use.

● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. "BEST" appearsblinking on the recorder's display panel.

NOTES:● When watching a tape recorded with "B.E.S.T." set to "ON", it

is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback aswell.

● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on anothervideo recorder, or when using this recorder as the player forediting, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing steps 1through 5 on page 22.

● "BEST" only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. functionis operative.

ATTENTIONSince the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actuallystarts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds afterRECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORDon the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record thedesired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform thefollowing steps:1) Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.● The recorder then automatically checks the condition

of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters RECORD PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.● If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin

recording immediately, set "B.E.S.T." to "OFF" in step 4on page 22.

24 EN TIMER RECORDING


Guide Program Number SetACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN

1 Press MENU.


2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to"INITIAL SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

ACCESS G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUPSCREEN

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to"G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP", then press OK orPUSH JOG .

ENTER GUIDE PROGNUMBER

4 Press PUSH JOG %fi orNUMBER keys to enter theGuide Program number forthe desired station as shownin the TV listings. Thenpress OK or PUSH JOG .

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The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need toinput channel, date, start and stop time data when setting thetimer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for theTV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings)and the recorder's timer is automatically programmed.

You have to set "GUIDE PROG" numbers, which are assigned toeach station for purposes of G-CODE timer programming, for all thestations stored in your recorder's memory to get proper results.

Before G-CODE system setup you must have performed thefollowing procedures:● Tuner setting (� pg. 8, 46)● Clock setting (� pg. 12)

IMPORTANTPerform the following procedure after Auto Set Up on page 8and/or the channel setting steps on pages 46– 49.After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positionsmay be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case,re-perform Guide Program Number setting.

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PUSH JOG

MENUOK

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP

GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 5

[0-9] OR [5/∞]:SELECT = [MENU] : EXIT

INFORMATIONG-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used torepresent the same easy recording feature, but only the termG-CODE system will be used in the instructions. If you use theSHOWVIEW system, follow the same instructions listed forthe G-CODE system.

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™System Setup

EN 25ENTER RECEIVINGCHANNEL POSITIONNUMBER

5 Press PUSH JOG %fi orNUMBER 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 "L-1", select "L-1" for thechannel position.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary.


6 Press MENU.

Guide Program Number"Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number" refers to theassigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, forG-CODE timer recording. The Guide Program numbers can befound in most TV listings.

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26 EN

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW

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[0 – 9] =[ ] : DELETE[PROG] : EXIT

ACCESS G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SCREEN

1 Press PROG.

ENTER G-CODE NUMBER

2 Press the NUMBER keys toenter the G-CODE numberof a programme you wishto record.

● If you make a mistake,press and input thecorrect number.

ACCESS G-CODEPROGRAMME SCREEN

3 Press OK, and the G-CODE

Programme screenappears. (If you're juststarting out, "P1" appears.)

IMPORTANTMake sure the channel position number you wishto record is displayed; if not, see "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW

System Setup" on page 24 and set the GuideProgram number for that G-CODE number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appearson the screen. Press and input a valid G-CODE

number.● If the "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP" screen appears,

see "ATTENTION – Regarding Guide ProgramNumber Set" on page 27.

SET TAPE SPEED

4 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed.

– P1 –G-CODE/SHOWVIEW123456789

START STOP21:00 = 22:00

SP

DATE TV PROG25.04 1

: OK

G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™TimerProgramming

Before performing G-CODE/SHOWVIEW Timer Programming:● Be sure to read "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW System Setup" (� pg. 24).● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder

will come on automatically.● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV

mode).● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the

COLOUR SYSTEM button (� pg. 44).

With the G-CODE system , timer programming is greatlysimplified because each TV programme has a correspondingcode number which your recorder is able to recognise.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

G-CODE/SHOWVIEW

[0 – 9] =[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING[PROG] : EXIT

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SP/LP/EPPROG

Remember, the clock must be set before you canprogramme the timer (� pg. 10).

INFORMATIONG-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used torepresent the same easy recording feature, but only the termG-CODE system will be used in the instructions. If you use theSHOWVIEW system, follow the same instructions listed forthe G-CODE system.

EN 27RETURN TO NORMALSCREEN

5 Press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appearson the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screenappears.

● Repeat steps 1 – 5 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER'STIMER MODE

6 Press ‰‰‰‰‰. The recorder turns off automatically and "‰"appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰‰‰‰‰ again.

NOTES:● To Change The Stop Time . . .

. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You cancompensate for anticipated programme schedule delays thisway.

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key"9") for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key "8") for dailyserials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes thecorresponding indication disappear.

● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record aninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record theextra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessaryprogrammes (� pg. 30).

● It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with aG-CODE number which starts with "0".

ATTENTIONRegarding Guide Program Number Set"G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP" appears after performingstep 3 if the Guide Program number for the G-CODE numberyou entered has not been set.● Press the NUMBER keys or PUSH JOG %fi to input the

channel position number on which your recorderreceives that station, then press OK or PUSH JOG .The G-CODE program screen appears.

(Ex.) To timer-record a RTRprogramme with the G-CODE

system.* If your recorder receives

RTR on the channel position2, press OK or PUSH JOGafter entering "2".

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DAILY

OK

STOP+/–

PUSH JOG

NUMBER


GUIDE PROG TV PROG

2 – –

[0-9] OR [5/∞]:SELECT = [PROG] : EXIT

Satellite Tuner UsersTo timer-record a satellite broadcast using the G-CODE

system:1 Perform steps 1 – 6.2 Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before

the selected programme begins.3 Leave the satellite tuner's power on.

PROG

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Express TimerProgramming

Remember, the clock must be set before you canprogramme the timer (� pg. 12).

Before performing the following steps:● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder

will come on automatically.● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).● Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the

COLOUR SYSTEM button (� pg. 44).

ACCESS G-CODE SCREEN

1 Press PROG.

ACCESS PROGRAMMESCREEN

2 Press START +/–. (If you'rejust starting out, "P1"appears.)

ENTER PROGRAMMESTART TIME

3 Press START +/– to enterthe time you wantrecording to start.

● Press and hold START+/– to move in 30-minute increments, orpress and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at atime.

ENTER PROGRAMME STOPTIME

4 Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording tostop.

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

ENTER PROGRAMME DATE

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

ENTER CHANNELPOSITION

6 Press PR +/–.


– P1 –START STOP –:– – = –:– –

SP

DATE TV PROG– –.– – – –

[+/–] =[PROG] : EXIT

– P1 –START STOP21:00 = –:– –

SP

DATE TV PROG– –.– – – –


– P1 –START STOP21:00 = 22:00

SP

DATE TV PROG25.12 1


START+/–

DATE+/–

STOP+/–

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SET TAPE SPEED

7 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed.


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 for each additional programme.

ENGAGE RECORDER'STIMER MODE

9 Press ‰‰‰‰‰. The recorder turns off automatically and "‰"appears on the display panel.

● To disengage the timer, press ‰‰‰‰‰ again.

NOTES:● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY(NUMBER key "9") for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key"8") for daily serials (Monday–Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or"DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button againmakes the corresponding indication disappear.

● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to recorda ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen. To record theextra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessaryprogrammes (� pg. 30).

WEEKLY

DAILY

SP/LP/EP

OK

PROG

30 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check, Cancel And ReplaceProgrammes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

1 Press ‰‰‰‰‰, then press .

ACCESS PROGRAMMECHECK SCREEN

2 Press ‰‰‰‰‰?.

ACCESS PROGRAMMESCREEN

3 Press ‰‰‰‰‰? again to checkmore information. Eachtime you press ‰‰‰‰‰?, thenext programme'sinformation appears.

To cancel or replace a programme...

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DA

TE+

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STO

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OKMENU

PUSH JOG

PR START STOP CH DATE1 8:00 10:00 3 24.122 10:00 10:45 2 25.123 11:30 13:00 1 25.1245678[‰‰‰‰‰?] : NEXT

– P1 –START STOP 8:00 = 10:00

SP

DATE TV PROG24:12 3

[‰‰‰‰‰?] : NEXT

CANCEL OR REPLACE APROGRAMME

4 Press to cancel a programme. To replace aprogramme, press the appropriate button: START+/–,STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, SP/LP/EP ( ).


5 Press ‰‰‰‰‰? as many times as necessary. If there are stillsome programmes remaining, go on to step 6.

RETURN TO TIMER MODE

6 Press ‰‰‰‰‰.

SP/LP/EP

PR +/–

EN 31When programmes overlapeach otherIf “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have anotherprogramme overlapping the programme you have just made.The Programme Check screen appears and conflictingprogrammes will start blinking.

Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4overlap each other.

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CONFIRM THE OVERLAP-PING PROGRAMMES

1 Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.

SELECT THE PROGRAMMETO MODIFY

2 Press PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

● You can only select one of the overlappingprogrammes.

NOTE:If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish thetimer programme setting. The programme with the lowerprogramme number will be recorded and the other onewill not be recorded correctly. If no changes are madefor approximately 1 minute, the recorder will return tothe normal screen.

CANCEL OR CHANGEPROGRAMME SETTING

3 To cancel a programme, press when the Programmescreen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAMCOMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5seconds, then the normal screen appears.To change a programme, press the appropriate button:START+/-, STOP +/-, DATE+/-, PR+/- and/or SP/LP/EP( ) when the Programme screen on which you wantto make changes is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAMCOMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5seconds, then the normal screen appears.

NOTE:If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurswith the timer programme setting after making the lastcorrection on a programme, the conflicting programmeswill be shown on the Programme Check screen again.Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved.

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Auto TimerWhen 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.


1 Press MENU.


2 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"FUNCTION SET", thenpress OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT MODE

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"AUTO TIMER", then pressOK or PUSH JOG toselect either "ON" or"OFF".


4 Press MENU.

NOTE:For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorderfunctions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. Todisengage the timer, press ‰‰‰‰‰.

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Auto SP→LP TimerIf, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape torecord the entire programme, the recorder automaticallyswitches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) or EP mode (withNTSC broadcasts) to allow complete recording.For Example . . .Recording a PAL-broadcast programme of 210 minutes in lengthonto a 180-minute tape.

NOTES:● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or

more programmes, the second programme and thosethereafter may not fit on the tape if you set "AUTO SP→LPTIMER" to "ON". In this case, make sure the mode is notengaged, then set the tape speed manually during timerprogramming.

● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, thisfeature may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end ofthe tape.

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the pointon the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP (or EP)mode.

● The Auto SP→LP Timer feature is not available during ITR(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not workproperly with any tapes longer than E-180 or with some tapesof shorter lengths.

Total 210 minutes

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

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Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at theFunction Set screen before the timer-recording starts.


1 Press MENU.


2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to"FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT MODE

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"AUTO SP→LP TIMER",then press OK or PUSHJOG to select "ON".


4 Press MENU.

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MAIN MENU




FUNCTION SET



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Automatic Sat-ellite ProgramRecording

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This facility allows you to automatically record a satelliteprogram which is timer-programmed on your external satellitereceiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's rearAUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors and program the timer on thesatellite receiver; the recorder starts recording when the signalsinput from the satellite receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO INconnectors, and when there is no input signals the recorderstops recording and the power shuts off.

Before performing the following steps:• Program the timer on the satellite receiver.• Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.

SET TAPE SPEED

1 Press SP/LP/EP to set the tape speed.

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITEPROG REC MODE

2 Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. Thebutton lights up and the recorder turns off automati-cally.

● To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, pressREC LINK. The button goes off.

● If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible toengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

ATTENTION● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the

program is executed; otherwise, the recorder will startrecording when the satellite receiver's power is turnedon.

● If you have connected another appliance other than asatellite receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO INconnectors, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite ProgRec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recordingwhen the connected appliance's power is turned on.

● Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannotbe done at the same time.

NOTES:● Auto Satellite Prog recording is only possible with the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.● When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished,

the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”.● For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.● Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.● The button's light blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.● Pressing the recorder's button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off and recorder's power and disengages

the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.● If there is more than one satellite program you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set a different

tape speed for each; the tape speed selected in step 1 will apply to all the programs for Auto Satellite Prog recording.● The B.E.S.T. ( � pg. 20) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress.● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record

slightly longer than the actual length of the program.● If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the satellite receiver's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Prog

recording even though the button's light blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on again, therecorder starts recording.

● You can also record a program from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the recorder'srear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.

● When you press the recorder's REC LINK button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the REC LINK button does not lightbut instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver's power is off, Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work properlywith that satellite receiver*.If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programming” ( � pg. 26) to timer-record a satellite program.* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.

● After Automatic Satellite Program Recording, the number of recorded programs will not be displayed on the front display panel forthe instant Review function ( � pg. 16).

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Remote A/B Code SwitchingThe 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 video recorder is initially set torespond to A code signals. You can easily modify your videorecorder to respond to B code signals.

REMOVE POWER SUPPLY

1 Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.

SET REMOTE CONTROLCODE

2 While holding down VCR on the remote control, pressthe NUMBER key "2" and then press OK.

RE-SUPPLY POWER

3 Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.

TURN THE RECORDER ON

4 Press on the remote control. The recorder will nowonly respond to B code signals.

NOTE:To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat thesame procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key"1" instead of "2" in step 2.

SPECIAL FEATURES

RemoteControlFunctions

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SET TV BRAND CODE

1 Refer to the chart below. While holding down TV onthe recorder's remote control, enter your TV's brandcode using the NUMBER keys, then press OK.Check if the TV's power goes off as it should. If it does,try other operations (� step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate theTV, you don't have to repeat this step until youreplace your remote control's batteries.

● Some TV brands have more than one code. If the TVdoes not function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE TV

2 First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, thenpress the corresponding button: , TV PR +/–,TV/VCR, TV +/– (Volume), (Muting), NUMBERkeys.

● For some brands of TV, you must press OK afterhaving pressed the NUMBER keys.

IMPORTANTAlthough the provided remote control unit is compatible withJVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not workwith your TV, or in some instances, may have limited functioncapability.

TV Multi-brand RemoteControlYour remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set.In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer's TVs can also becontrolled.

Before you start . . .● Turn on the TV using its remote control.

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Control Your TV UsingAdditional ButtonsUse the NUMBER keys, and the button, button or ‰‰‰‰‰button to select the TV's channel.● With televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 08, 10, 11, 14,

20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33, 35, 38, 40 or 42, the button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switchingbutton (often labelled – /– –) of your TV's remote control.

● With televisions under Code 01, 16, 28, 29, 34 or 39, the button corresponds to the 10 + button, and the ‰‰‰‰‰ buttoncorresponds to the 20 + button of your TV's remote control.

NOTE:The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV. Usethese buttons as instructed for your TV's remote control.

ATTENTIONThe remote control can operate not only the video recorderbut also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver andDVD.● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button

to set the remote control to the Video mode.● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the

remote control to the TV mode.● To operate your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD, first

press the CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control tothe satellite receiver, cable box or DVD mode.

TV BRAND NAME CODEJVC 01, 23, 24, 25AIWA 36BEIJING 22CCE 02CHANGHONG 34DAEWOO 17, 37FERGUSON 27FINLUX 30FUNAI 32GRADIENTE 15GRUNDIG 19HITACHI 10ITT 28JINXING 38KONKA 40LG/GOLDSTAR 18MITSUBISHI 03MIVER 29NEC 20NOBLEX 22NOKIA 31PANASONIC 04, 11PEONY 34, 38, 39PHILICO 10, 17, 21PHILIPS 02, 42SAMSUNG 12, 33, 34, 35SANYO 13, 16SHARP 06SONY 07TCL 41THOMSON 26TOSHIBA 08, 14

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SET BRAND CODE

1 Refer to the chart below. While holding down CABLE/SAT/DVD on the recorder's remote control, enter one ofthe brand code corresponding to the make of your unitusing the NUMBER keys, then press OK.Check if the unit's power goes off as it should. If it does,try other operations (� step 2).

● Once you have set the remote control to operate theunit, you don't have to repeat this step until youreplace your remote control's batteries.

● Some brands have more than one code. If the unitdoes not function with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE UNIT

2 First, press CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control tounit mode, then press the corresponding button:

For satellite receiver and cable box . . . , TV PR +/–, NUMBER keys.For DVD. . . , PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW,@#(4¢) keys.

● For some brands of unit, you must press OK afterhaving pressed the NUMBER keys.

IMPORTANTAlthough the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVCsatelite receiver and DVD, as well as many other models, it maynot work with your unit, or in some instances, may have limitedfunction capability.

NOTES:● It's not possible to set the two units at the same time. You can

only set the remote control to operate one of these units at atime.

● You have to subscribe to a satellite or cable service to receivesatellite or cable channels.

Multi-brand Remote ControlFor satellite receiver, cable box and DVDYour remote control can operate the basic functions of yoursatellite receiver , cable box or DVD.Before you start . . .● Turn on the satellite receiver, cable box or DVD using its

remote control.

ATTENTIONThe remote control can operate not only the video recorderbut also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver andDVD.● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button

to set the remote control to the Video mode.● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the

remote control to the TV mode.● To operate your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD, first

press the CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control tothe satellite receiver, cable box or DVD mode.

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CABLE BOX BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 72, 73,AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 92BT 72CANAL+ 81CANAL SATELLITE 81D-box 85ECHOSTAR 51, 78, 79, 80, 82FINLUX 68GALAXIS 69, 88GRUNDIG 64, 65HIRSCHMANN 64ITT 68JERROLD 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15,

28, 75KATHREIN 70, 71LUXOR 68MASPRO 70NOKIA 68, 87PACE 67, 86, 92PANASONIC 13, 14, 74PFT 69PHILIPS 66, 84PHONOTREND 69SALORA 68SKYMASTER 69TPS 83VIDEOWAY 03, 09, 22, 76, 77WISI 64

Cable Box or Satellite Re-ceiver Multi-brand Code DVD BRAND NAME CODE

JVC 55MATSUSHITA 58PHILIPS 56TOSHIBA 57

DVD Multi-brand Code

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Connecting/Using A StereoSystem

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.

TelevisionSpeaker Speaker

AUDIO OUT

FM Tuner

CD Player

Stereo Amplifier

AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR

Audio Cable (not provided)

Mains outlet

Rear View

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1 Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on yourvideo recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITORterminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier.

NOTES:● When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to

a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.● If stereo or bilingual TV broadcasts are receivable in your

area, this recorder can record them independently of the TVset and play them back through the connected stereo system.

● When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,turn the TV's volume down completely.

CAUTIONS:● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with

regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended thatyou check the maximum level if you are going to listen to theHi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surgein the input level to the speakers may damage them.

● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded toprevent television interference. If both are of the non-shieldedtype, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as thiscan adversely affect the video playback picture.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

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PreparationFor Editing


Advantages Of S-VHSVideo Recorders

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from S-VHS to VHS, or,from S-VHS to S-VHS.● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the

S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherentlylimited by that of the original, the edited tape has betterpicture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of thesource material is very high, the edited tape has betterpicture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferredwithout degradation.

EDITING

PUSH JOG

MENUOK

Picture ControlThis feature helps you to adjust the playback picture qualityaccording to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."

ACCESS MAIN NENUSCREEN

1 Press MENU.


2 Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressingPUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT PICTURE CONTROLSET MODE

3 Place the pointer next to"PICTURE CONTROL" bypressing PUSH JOG %fi,then press OK or PUSHJOG to select thedesired mode.AUTO*: Normally select

"AUTO."It automatically adjusts the picture quality.* When the B.E.S.T. function is set to "OFF" (�

pg. 20), you can only select "NORM" insteadof "AUTO."

EDIT: Select when you dub tapes.SOFT: Select when you want to soften the picture.SHARP: Select when you want to sharpen the picture.

NOTES:● When you select "EDIT", "SHARP" or "SOFT", the

selected mode will not change until you select again.● When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes, be sure to

select "AUTO" (or "NORM" when the B.E.S.T.function is set to "OFF") after you finish dubbing thetapes.


4 Press MENU.

NOTE:Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 36, 37.

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NUMBER "0"

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 OUTconnectors to the recorder's front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.

B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...... connect the camcorder's S-VIDEO OUT andAUDIO OUT connectors to the recorder's frontpanel S-VIDEO(S-2) and AUDIO input connectors.The recorder's rear panel S-VIDEO IN and AUDIOIN input connectors are also available.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect itsAUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L inputconnector on your recorder.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorderis used, the camcorder is capable of controlling therecorder. Refer to the camcorder's instruction manualfor operating procedure.

SET RECORDER'S INPUT MODE

2 Press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR +/– to select "F-1"for the AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or "S-2" for theAUDIO/S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on theconnectors being used.

SELECT "EDIT" FOR PICTURECONTROL SET MODE

3 Follow the "Picture Control" section on page 15, thenselect "EDIT."

START CAMCORDER

4 Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDER

5 Engage its Record mode.

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VIDEO OUT

EDIT

Camcorder

VIDEOinput

Recorder

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AUDIO OUT

Audio/Video Cable(not provided)

Player

AUDIOinput

A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...

PR+

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S-VIDEO OUT

EDIT

Camcorder

S-VIDEO(S-2)input

Recorder

To rear panel PAUSEconnector

AUDIO OUT

Audio Cable (not provided)

Player

B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...

AUDIOinput

S-Video Cable (provided)

NOTES:● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.● You can also use another video recorder as the player instead

of a camcorder.● When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes, be sure to select

"AUTO" (or "NORM" when the B.E.S.T. function is set to"OFF") after you finish dubbing the tapes (� pg. 15).

IMPORTANT:● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the

same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOURSYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.

● PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as aplayer for editing.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,� pg. 44.

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Edit To OrFrom AnotherVideoRecorder

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'SINPUT MODE

2 Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBERkey "0" and/or PR +/– to select depending on theconnector being used — "L-1" for the rear panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors, or "F-1" for the front panelVIDEO/AUDIO input connectors.

SELECT "EDIT" FOR PICTURECONTROL SET MODE

3 Follow the "Picture Control" section on page 15, thenselect "EDIT."

START SOURCE PLAYER

4 Engage its Play mode.

START RECORDING DECK

5 Engage its Record mode.

NOTES:● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure

to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting (� pg. 10).● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.● NTSC tapes being played back in the NTSC [ PAL mode

(� pg. 45) cannot be dubbed to another recorder.● When you dub an NTSC tape using your recorder as the

playback deck, select NTSC 3.58 (or NTSC 4.43) with theCOLOUR SYSTEM button (� pg. 44).

● When you select "EDIT" to dub tapes, be sure to select"AUTO" (or "NORM" when the B.E.S.T. function is set to"OFF") after you finish dubbing the tapes (� pg. 15).

● If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audioinput/output connectors, you can connect those connectors tothis recorder's S-VIDEO IN/S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO IN/OUT connectors.

When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ...... connect its rear panel S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUTconnectors to the recording deck's S-Video and Audio inputconnectors.When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck ...... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO inputconnectors to the source player's S-Video and Audio outputconnectors. Then, set the recorder's input mode to "S-1".

(MONO)

Another recorder

Recorder

Player

Another recorder

RF Cable (provided)

VIDEO CHANNEL

Your recorderPlayerTV Receiver

Recorder Your recorder TV Receiver

RF Cable(provided)

VIDEOCHANNEL

IMPORTANT:● To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the

same colour system. Press your recorder's COLOURSYSTEM button to select the appropriate colour system.

● For more information on multi-system compatibility,� pg. 44.



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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, use only therecorder's AUDIO L connector.

SET INPUT MODE

2 Press NUMBER key "0" and/or PR +/– so that "F-1"appears in place of a channel number.

LOCATE START POINT

3 Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in yourrecorder, and press PAUSE when you find the pointwhere you want to start dubbing.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

4 Press A. DUB.

● Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.(" " blinks, " " and " " light up on the front displaypanel.)

● To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing, pressAUDIO on the remote control to select " (L+R)" atthis point.* Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if

you're using a monaural audio component, or ifyou don't have an audio mixer.

Audio-dubbed tape

CD Player etc.

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Pre-recorded tapeNormal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audiotrack

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NOTES:● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal

soundtrack 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)"(� pg. 16).

● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches"0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode. Check thecounter reading before dubbing.

● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIOIN L + R connectors. When using these connectors, makesure to select the correct input mode in step 2.

● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that hashad its record safety tab removed.

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, press AUDIO onthe remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear(� pg. 16).

START DUBBING

5 Engage the audio component's Play mode, then pressPLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbingbegins at this point.

● " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front displaypanel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. PressPLAY to resume dubbing.

END AUDIO DUBBING

6 Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, andengage the audio component's Stop mode.

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INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY

Setting Of The Colour System Select ButtonsUse the COLOUR SYSTEM button on the front panel to selectthe colour system. Pressing the COLOUR SYSTEM for about 2seconds displays the current setting on the screen. While thecurrent setting is displayed, press COLOUR SYSTEM again tochange the mode as illustrated on the left. The On-Screendisplay will show which mode is selected.

Mode Description

AUTO Usually set to this mode. This modeautomatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAMor MESECAM and adjusts to the coloursystem being recorded or played back.When it does not perform properly, set thecolour system manually.

MANUAL For recording, there is a choice of 4selectable modes; PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43. Select the mode thatmatches the colour signal being received.For playback, there is an additional modewhich allows NTSC tapes to be playedback and viewed on PAL TVs.

NOTES:● In the AUTO mode, NTSC signals will be automatically

recorded as NTSC 3.58.● In the AUTO mode, NTSC tapes will be played back as NTSC

3.58.● SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select

the AUTO or the MESECAM mode when recording SECAMsignals.

● When playing back a SECAM tape, select the AUTO orMESECAM mode. The playback picture will always bemonochrome.

● In the NTSC4.43 mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays(Programme screen etc.) may roll up or down and there maybe a loss of colour. When this happens, select the AUTOmode.

Off-Air RecordingThe built-in multi-system tuner is capable of receiving PAL B/G, I and D/K, and SECAM B/G and D/K and NTSC broadcasts.

PAL B/G, I, D/K

NTSC (M)

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Recording circuit

HR-S5700AM

NOTE:This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).

Multi-systemtuner(B/G, I, D/K, M)

Mode Display

* "NTSC[PAL" appears during playback only.

EN 45PlaybackThis recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.

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NTSC[PAL

NTSC 3.58 MHz

PALSECAMNTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43

PAL(B/G, D/K, I, H)NTSC (M)

Recorded tape

Playback circuit

Manual switching

Manual switching

Multi-system receiver

Multi-system monitor

NOTES:When viewing NTSC tapes on a PAL TV set:● The picture may shrink vertically with black bars appearing at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the

part of the video recorder nor the TV.● The picture may roll up or down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if

the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.

ATTENTION:When this recorder is connected to a multi-system TV, the audio signal may not be heard or may be noisy if the colour systemselect switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropri-ate position which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.

Tape-To-Tape EditingThere are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC 4.43 MHz

NTSC 3.58 MHz

PAL

MESECAM

SECAM

NTSC

SECAM

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC 3.58 MHz

NTSC 4.43 MHz

PAL

MESECAM

NTSC

Recorded tape Playback equipment Dubbed tape

Recording circuit

HR-S5700AM

HR-S5700AM

Built-inRFconverterK, I, G, M, H

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TUNER SET

IMPORTANTPerform the following steps only if auto channel set has notbeen set correctly by Auto Set Up function (� pg. 8) or ifyou have moved to a different area or if a new station startsbroadcasting in your area.

Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations inchannel positions in order to record TV programmes. AutoChannel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations inyour area so that you can call them up with the PR +/– buttonswithout going through any vacant channels.

Auto Channel Set


1 Press .


2 Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SETSCREEN

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"TUNER SET", then pressOK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT AUTO CH SETMODE

4 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"AUTO CH SET", thenpress OK or PUSH JOG .

MAIN MENU



TUNER SET

CH EDITAUTO CH SET


MENU

PUSH JOG

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EN 47Manual Channel SetStore channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (� pg. 8)or Auto Channel Set (� pg. 46).


1 Perform steps 1 – 3 of "Auto Channel Set" on page 46.

ACCESS CHANNEL LIST

2 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "CHEDIT", then press OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT POSITION

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to anopen channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

SELECT BAND

4 Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to theband of your choice, then press OK to initiate ManualChannel Set.

SET DESIRED STATION

5 The screen to the rightappears when a station isdetected.If you do not want to storethe detected station...Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next to"CONTINUE", then pressOK or PUSH JOG .Channel search will resume.If you want to store the detected station...Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to"STORE", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The ChannelList appears again.

● The blueback screen and the TV picture currentlybeing broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds each.

● If you want to store another channel, repeat steps 3 – 5.● When channel search completes for that band, the

Band Select screen appears again. To set channels forother bands, select another band and start ManualChannel Set again (� step 4 and 5).

● For fine tuning adjustment, see "Fine-TuningChannels" on page 49.


6 Press MENU.

BAND SELECT

VHF L

VHF H

UHF


MANUAL CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

VHF L 100MHZ

[MENU] : EXIT

STORE

CONTINUE


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SELECT TV SYSTEM

5 Press PUSH JOG %fi toplace the pointer next tothe appropriate TV system,then press OK or PUSHJOG .

● Auto Channel Set willstart.


6 Press MENU.

TV SYSTEM SELECT

B/GD/KIM


AUTO CH SET

PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS01 150 BG 07 229 BG02 165 BG 08 237 BG03 195 BG 09 355 BG04 205 BG 10 365 BG05 213 BG 11 374 BG06 221 BG 12 384 BG[5/∞] = [ ] : DELETE[5/∞] = : EDIT[MENU] : EXIT

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Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, B/GIran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,Lebanon, Iraq


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NOTE:If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is notconnected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-"appears on the screen in step 5. When this happens, make sureof the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set willtake place again.

IMPORTANT● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels that have been stored byAuto Channel Set, the TV system setting for thosechannels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TVsystem for those channels. � "TV System Selection –When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard orsounds unnatural" on page 49.

● Since your video recorder memorizes all detectedstations even if the reception condition is poor, some ofthose stored stations may produce a noisy picture. Todelete those stations, � "Delete A Channel" on page 48.

48 EN TUNER SET (cont.)

Delete A Channel



ACCESS CHANNEL LIST


SELECT CHANNEL

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi untilthe channel you want todelete begins blinking.

DELETE CHANNEL

4 Press .

● To re-store it, simplypress PUSH JOG .

● Repeat steps 3 – 4 asnecessary.


5 Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS01 150 BG 07 229 BG02 165 BG 08 237 BG03 195 BG 09 355 BG04 205 BG 10 365 BG05 213 BG 11 374 BG06 221 BG 12 384 BG[5/∞] = [ ] : DELETE[5/∞] = : EDIT[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS01 – – – – – 07 229 BG02 165 BG 08 237 BG03 195 BG 09 355 BG04 205 BG 10 365 BG05 213 BG 11 374 BG06 221 BG 12 384 BG

[5/∞] = [ ] : ADD[MENU] : EXIT

Swap Channel PositionsExample:To swap CH03 and CH09.

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ACCESS CHANNEL LIST


SELECT POSITION (e.g. 03)

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi untilthe section of CH "03"begins blinking, then pressOK or PUSH JOG .

● Only "03" will blink.

SELECT POSITION (e.g. 09)

4 Press NUMBER keys toinput "0" and "9".

● The two selectedchannels will beswapped.

● To cancel the channelswapping, press PUSHJOG .

STORE NEW POSITIONS

5 Press OK or PUSH JOG .

● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.


6 Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS01 150 BG 07 229 BG02 165 BG 08 237 BG03 195 BG 09 355 BG04 205 BG 10 365 BG05 213 BG 11 374 BG06 221 BG 12 384 BG[0 – 9]: INPUT CH

: FINE TUNING[MENU] : EXIT

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS01 150 BG 07 229 BG02 165 BG 08 237 BG03 355 BG 09 195 BG04 205 BG 10 365 BG05 213 BG 11 374 BG06 221 BG 12 384 BG[ ]: CANCEL

: OK[MENU] : EXIT

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ACCESS CHANNEL LIST


SELECT CHANNEL TOFINE-TUNE

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi untilthe channel you want totune begins blinking, thenpress OK twice.

● The "FRQ" number forthat channel startsblinking.

PERFORM TUNING

4 Press PUSH JOG %fi until the picture becomes clearer,then press OK or PUSH JOG .



5 Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS01 150 BG 07 229 BG02 165 BG 08 237 BG03 195 BG 09 355 BG04 205 BG 10 365 BG05 213 BG 11 374 BG06 221 BG 12 384 BG[5/∞] : FINE TUNING

: SELECT SYSTEM[MENU] : EXIT

TV System Selection – Whenyou see the picture but theaudio can't be heard orsounds unnatural



ACCESS CHANNEL LIST


SELECT CHANNEL

3 Press PUSH JOG %fi untilthe channel you want tochange its TV systembegins blinking, then pressOK three times.

● The "SYS" display forthat channel startsblinking.

SELECT TV SYSTEM

4 Press PUSH JOG %fi to select the appropriate TVsystem (BG [ DK [ I [ M). Then press OK orPUSH JOG .



5 Press MENU.

CH FRQ SYS CH FRQ SYS01 150 BG 07 229 BG02 165 BG 08 237 BG03 195 BG 09 355 BG04 205 BG 10 365 BG05 213 BG 11 374 BG06 221 BG 12 384 BG[5/∞] : SELECT SYSTEM

: OK[MENU] : EXIT

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50 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-

nected.

● "‰" is displayed on the display panelwith Auto Timer set to "OFF".

● The batteries are discharged.

SYMPTOM1. No power is applied to the

recorder.

2. The clock is functioning properly,but the recorder cannot bepowered.

3. The remote control won't function.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONConnect the mains power cord.

Press the ‰‰‰‰‰ button to turn the "‰"indicator off.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

SYMPTOM1. The tape does not run during

recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-forward.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONPress PLAY to turn the " " indicatoroff.

Check the cassette.

SYMPTOM1. The playback picture does not

appear while the tape is running.

2. Noise appears during visualsearch.

3. Noise appears during normalplayback.

4. Noise appears during slow-motionplayback.

5. Noise appears during stillplayback.

6. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fisoundtrack.

7. The playback picture is blurred orinterrupted while TV broadcastsare clear.

8. Playback picture has a loss ofcolour.

9. No sound accompanies theplayback picture.

POSSIBLE CAUSE● If you're using the RF OUT connec-

tion . . .. . . the TV receiver's channel selectoris not set to the VIDEO channel.. . . the recorder's VIDEO channelhas not been correctly set.

● If you're using the AV or S-VIDEOconnection, the TV receiver is not setto the AV mode.

● This is normal.

● The automatic tracking mode isengaged.

● The automatic tracking mode isengaged.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The wrong colour system is selectedfor the tape being played back.

● The wrong colour system wasselected during recording.

● The TV system you have selected atthe TV System Select screen isincorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONIf you are using the RF OUT connec-tion . . .. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEOchannel. (� pg. 6). . . Perform "Video Channel Set".(� pg. 6)If you are using the AV or S-VIDEOconnection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (� pg. 15)

Try manual tracking. (� pg. 15)

Press PR +/– few times to remove thenoise bars from the screen.

Engage and adjust tracking manually.(� pg. 15)

Consult your JVC dealer.

Select the correct colour system bypressing the COLOUR SYSTEMbutton. (� pg. 44)Once recorded, the signal cannot becorrected. Be sure to choose thecorrect setting before recording.

Set it to the correct position for the TVbroadcast system used in your area.(� pg. 49)

POSSIBLE CAUSE● " " is displayed on the display

panel.

● The tape is already fully rewound orfast-forwarded.

POWER

TAPE TRANSPORT

PLAYBACK

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CORRECTIVE ACTIONInsert a cassette, or using adhesivetape, reseal the slot where the tabwas removed.

Set to the desired channel.

Confirm that the source is properlyconnected.

Confirm that all units' power switchesare turned on.Set the input mode to "L-1", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2".

Confirm that the camcorder isproperly connected.Set the input mode to "L-1", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2".

POSSIBLE CAUSE● There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its RecordSafety tab removed.

● "L-1", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2" has beenselected as the input mode.

● The source (another video recorder,camcorder) has not been properlyconnected.

● All necessary power switches havenot been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct.

● The camcorder has not beenproperly connected.

● The input mode is not correct.

SYMPTOM1. Recording cannot be started.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

4. Camcorder recording is notpossible.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONRe-perform the clock and/or timersettings.Press ‰‰‰‰‰ and confirm that "‰" isdisplayed on the display panel.

Timer programming can't beperformed while a timer recording isin progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the RecordSafety tab intact, or cover the holeusing adhesive tape.

Remove the cassette and cover thehole with adhesive tape, or insert acassette with the Record Safety tabintact.

Check the programmed data and re-program as necessary, then press ‰‰‰‰‰again.

The programme may not have beenrecorded in its entirety. Next time makesure you have enough time on the tapeto record the entire programme.

Refer to "G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SystemSetup" and re-perform the procedure.(� pg. 24)

SYMPTOM1. Timer recording won't work.

2. On-screen timer programming isnot possible.

3. "‰" and "]" on the display panelwon't stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automaticallyejected, and "‰" and "]" on thedisplay panel won't stop blinking.

5. "‰" blinks for 10 seconds and theTimer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automaticallyejected, the power shuts off and "‰"and "]" won't stop blinking.

7. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system doesnot timer-record properly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE● The clock and/or the timer have

been set incorrectly.● The timer is not engaged.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there's nocassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had itsRecord Safety tab removed.

● ‰‰‰‰‰ has been pressed when there areno programs in memory, or thetimer record information has beenprogrammed incorrectly.

● The end of the tape was reachedduring timer recording.

● The recorder's channel positionshave been set incorrectly.

RECORDING

TIMER RECORDING

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CORRECTIVE ACTIONPosition the camcorder so itsmicrophone is away from the TV.Turn the TV's volume down.

If you need the skipped channels,restore them. (� pg. 47)

Press PAUSE to pause the recording,change channels, then press PLAY toresume recording.

Perform manual setting again.

Connect the TV aerial cable to therecorder properly and turn off therecorder power once, then turn therecorder power back on again. Therecorder will try Auto Set Up again.(� pg. 8)

Replace the lithium battery with anew one. (� pg. 7)

SYMPTOM1. Whistling or howling is heard from

the TV during camcorder record-ing.

2. When scanning channels, some ofthem are skipped over.

3. The channel cannot be changed.

4. Channel settings that were mademanually seem to have changed ordisappeared.

5. No channels are stored in therecorder's memory.

6. "– –:– –" is displayed on the frontdisplay panel after a power outage.

POSSIBLE CAUSE● The camcorder's microphone is too

close to the TV.● The TV's volume is too high.

● Those channels have been desig-nated to be skipped.

● Recording is in progress.

● After the manual settings weremade, Auto Channel Set wasperformed.

● The TV aerial cable was notconnected to the recorder whenAuto Set Up was performed.

● The lithium battery is exhausted.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

OTHER PROBLEMS

EN 53QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACKQ. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

during playback or search?

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A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

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

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

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the heads.

Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normalplayback, the picture is disturbed. Should I beconcerned about this?

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A. No, it is normal.

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

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A. It disables marking of index codes.

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

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A. There may be index codes too close together.

RECORDINGQ. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped bythe beginning of the continuation of recording. Whydoes this happen?

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

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resume points.

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

A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode

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automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the

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beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is therea problem?

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

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progress.

Q. Can I program the timer while I'm watching a tapeor a TV broadcast?

A. You won't see the picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape

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you're viewing can be heard.

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

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A. Yes, it is possible.

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

54 EN INDEX

FRONT VIEW

VN LD

VPS/PDCVCR

PR+S-VIDEO(S-2) VIDEO(MONO) L–AUDIO–R

S-VHS ET

REC LINK

SP/LP/EP A.DUBPR–

REVIEWSP S+8

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STANDBY/ON

COLOURSYSTEM RE-VIEW

1 STANDBY/ON Button � pg. 102 COLOUR SYSTEM Button � pg. 443 REVIEW Button � pg. 164 Cassette Loading Slot5 PLAY Button � pg. 136 JOG Dial � pg. 147 SHUTTLE Ring � pg. 148 S-VIDEO(S-2)/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors

� pg. 409 PR +/– Buttons � pg. 17

0 REC LINK Button � pg. 17! S-VHS ET Button � pg. 20@ Display Panel � pg. 55# Infrared Beam Receiving Window$ RECORD Button � pg. 17% PAUSE Button � pg. 14^ SP/LP/EP Button � pg. 18& A. DUB [Audio Dubbing] Button � pg. 42* STOP/EJECT Button � pg. 13

EN 55

DISPLAY PANEL

1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display � pg. 22Audio Level Indicator

2 Symbolic Mode Indicators

3 "Timer" Indicator � pg. 27, 294 S-VHS Indicator � pg. 205 Channel Display

Clock Display6 Tape Speed Indicators � pg. 177 Instant REVIEW Indicator � pg. 168 Audio Mode Indicator � pg. 169 Tape Remaining Time Indicator � pg. 190 "Cassette Loaded" Mark! Counter Display@ Mode Display (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)

REVIEWSP+8

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RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

PLAY:FF/REW VARIABLESHUTTLE SEARCH:

6 ANT. IN Connector � pg. 4, 57 Remote PAUSE Connector � pg. 408 Lithium Battery Compartment � pg. 79 RF OUT Connector � pg. 4, 5

1 Mains Power Cord � pg. 4, 52 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors � pg. 4, 5, 413 AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connectors � pg. 414 S VIDEO OUT Connector � pg. 55 S VIDEO IN(S-1) Connector � pg. 40

REAR VIEW

VIDEO

AUDIO

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PAUSE

ANT. IN

RF OUT

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S VIDEO

IN(S-1)

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

56 EN INDEX (cont.)

REMOTE CONTROL

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can alsobe used to operate your TV � pg. 35.

MENU

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4 5 6

7 8 9

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VCRCABLE/SAT/DVDTV

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TV PR –

TV PR +

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TV

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STARTDEBUT

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DAILY/QTDN.VPS/PDC WEEKLY/HEBDO

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0000 Button � pg. 188 STOP +/– Button � pg. 289 START +/– Button � pg. 280 PROG Button � pg. 26, 28! ‰‰‰‰‰? Button � pg. 30@ Rewind [REW] Button � pg. 13, 14# RECORD Button � pg. 17$ STOP Button � pg. 13% MENU Button � pg. 8^ PUSH JOG %fi Button � pg. 8, 10

TV PR +/– Button � pg. 35& CABLE/SAT/DVD Button � pg. 35* STANDBY/ON Button � pg. 10( AUDIO Button � pg. 16

(TV Muting) Button � pg. 35) – –:– – Button � pg. 18q DAILY Button � pg. 27, 29w WEEKLY Button � pg. 25, 27e AUX Button � pg. 34r ‰‰‰‰‰ Button � pg. 27, 29t DATE +/– Button � pg. 28y PR +/– Button � pg. 17, 28u 30 SEC Button � pg. 16i Tracking Button � pg. 15

SP/LP/EP Button � pg. 17o PLAY Button � pg. 13p Fast Forward [FF] Button � pg. 13, 14Q PAUSE Button � pg. 14W OK Button � pg. 6

ENTER/ENTREE ButtonE PUSH JOG (™£) Button � pg. 14, 15

TV +/– Button � pg. 35

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How To UseThe remote control can operate most of your video recorder'sfunctions, as well as basic functions of TV, cable box, satellitereceiver and DVD sets of JVC and other brands. � pg. 35.● Point the remote control toward the sensor window.● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

NOTES:● When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct

directions as indicated under the battery cover.● If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its batteries,

wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

ATTENTIONThe remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver and DVDfunctions.● To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode.● To operate your TV, first press the TV button to set the remote control to the TV mode (� pg. 35).● To operate your satellite receiver, cable box or DVD, first press the CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to the satellite

receiver, cable box or DVD mode.

EN 57SPECIFICATIONS

GENERALPower requirement Rating : AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Operating : AC 090 – 260 V`, 50/60 HzPower consumption : 22 WTemperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°COperating position : Horizontal onlyDimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mmWeight : 4.2 kgFormat : S-VHS/VHS standardMaximum recording time

(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 videocassette (PAL/MESECAM)

: 160 min. with T-160 videocassette (NTSC)

(LP) : 480 min. with E-240 videocassette (PAL/MESECAM)

(EP) : 480 min. with T-160 videocassette (NTSC)

VIDEO/AUDIOSignal system : PAL-type colour signal and

CCIR monochrome signal,625 lines/50 fields

: NTSC colour and EIAmonochrome signals,525 lines/60 fields

Recording system : DA-4 (Double Azimuth)head helical scan system

Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dBHorizontal resolution : 400 lines (S-VHS)

250 lines (VHS PAL/MESECAM)220 lines (VHS NTSC)

Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz(Normal audio)20 Hz to 20,000 Hz(Hi-Fi audio)

Input/Output : RCA connectors(IN x 2, OUT x 1)S-Video connectors(IN x 2, OUT x 1)

TUNER/TIMERTV channel storagecapacity : 99 positions (+AUX position)Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tunerChannel coverage : VHF (Low) 42 – 175 MHz

(High)175 – 470 MHzUHF 470 – 870 MHz

Aerial output : UHF channels (AdjustableE28 – E60)

Memory backup time : Approx. 6 monthsEstimated figure based onsupplied fresh battery; actualperformance may differ.

ACCESSORIESProvided accessories : RF cable,

S-Video cable,Infrared remote control unit,"R6/UM-3" battery x 2,Lithium battery CR2025,Conversion plug*

*Not provided in certain areas.

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