JVC VCR 0703 AH PJ BJ User Manual

ENGLISH  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
HR-S6960AA  
INSTRUCTIONS  
LPT0799-001A  
CONTENTS  
SAFETY FIRST  
SAFETY FIRST............................................................................... 1  
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3  
Basic Connections.......................................................................... 4  
Safety Precautions  
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.  
WARNING:DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT  
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
Initial Settings.............................................................................. 5  
Video Channel Set.................................................................. 5  
Auto Set Up............................................................................ 5  
Clock setting........................................................................... 6  
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.  
Playback ...................................................................................... 6  
Recording..................................................................................... 8  
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 lead or aerial.  
Timer Recording.......................................................................... 10  
G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM System Setup ................................... 10  
G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM Timer Programming......................... 11  
Express Timer Programming.................................................. 11  
24H Express Timer Programming.......................................... 12  
Automatic Satellite Program Recording................................. 13  
ATTENTION  
1. 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 video recorder of  
PAL standard.  
3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a  
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures when  
played back with this recorder.  
Program Navigation.................................................................... 14  
Navigation............................................................................ 14  
Other functions........................................................................... 15  
Function Settings.................................................................. 15  
Special Features.......................................................................... 17  
Remote Control Functions.................................................... 17  
IMPORTANT  
Tuner Setting.............................................................................. 18  
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.  
Editing ....................................................................................... 20  
Editing from a camcorder ..................................................... 20  
Edit to or from Another Video Recorder................................ 20  
System Connections .................................................................... 21  
Connecting/Using a Stereo System ....................................... 21  
Specifications.............................................................................. 22  
Information on Multi-System Compatibility................................... 23  
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 25  
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery  
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical  
burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat  
above 100°C or incinerate.  
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo,  
Sony or Maxell CR2025.  
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly  
replaced.  
Dispose of used battery promptly.  
Keep away from children.  
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.  
 
Remote control  
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators  
CABLE/  
SAT/DVD  
VCR  
TV  
Front Panel  
24H  
EXPRESS #  
Infrared beam  
receiving window  
Advanced  
JOG dial  
number keys  
Cassette loading slot  
1
Record 7  
Pause 9  
S-VHS ET  
S-VIDEO/VIDEO/  
AUDIO input  
connectors  
REC LINK  
SP/LP/EP  
Play 4  
Rewind  
Play 4  
Stop/Eject 0  
Fast Forward  
Record 7  
#
Pause 9  
Stop 8  
Display panel  
Start Time  
indicator  
Stop Time indicator  
Timerindicator  
S-VHS  
indicator  
Instant REVIEW indicator  
Play indicator  
Channel/Clock/  
Remain display  
Mode display  
(L-1, L-2, F-1,  
S-1)  
Record indicator  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be  
used to operate your TV (17).  
Counter  
display  
Tape speed  
SP/LP/EP  
On-screen display  
If you press ENTER (OK) on the remote control when O.S.D.is  
set to ON(16), you can see the current recorder status on the  
screen. To clear the on-screen display, press ENTER (OK) again.  
The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the  
recording mode.  
To access covered connectors, pull and open the connector  
cover.  
Rear Panel  
A Operation mode indicators  
B Tape speed SP/LP/EP  
C Colour system indicator (16)  
D Tape direction  
E Counter display  
Mains power cord  
F Tape remaining time indicator  
G Audio mode display (8)  
H Tape position indicator (8)  
I Type of broadcast (10)  
J Current day/month/year  
K Clock display  
(MONO)  
L Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)  
M Cassette loaded mark  
Lithium battery compartment  
N S-VHS ET indicator  
(S-VHS ET: ON / S-VHS: OFF)  
3 —  
 
RF Connection  
Basic Connections  
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.  
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the  
rear of the recorder.  
A Check contents  
C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT  
connector on the rear of the recorder and the TVs aerial  
connector.  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in  
Specifications(22).  
B Situate recorder  
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.  
AV Connection  
C Connect recorder to TV  
If your TV is equipped with a AV Input Terminals connector,  
perform AV connection to improve picture quality during tape  
playback.  
RF cable  
(provided)  
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the  
illustration.  
Aerial terminal  
B Connect an optional AV cable between the AUDIO OUT/  
VIDEO OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the  
AV-IN terminals.  
S-video Connection  
(allows you to make the most of the S-VHS picture performance.)  
If your TV is equipped with a S-video input connector  
A Perform RF Connectionpreviously described.  
B Connect the supplied S-video cable between the S-VIDEO  
OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the S-video  
input connector on the TV.  
C Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT connectors  
on the rear of the recorder and the audio input connectors on  
the TV.  
Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your  
recorder to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable.  
This will ensure that you can record one show while watching  
another.  
TV  
aerial  
cable  
Back of TV  
AV cable  
(not provided)  
AV-IN terminals  
S-video cable  
(provided)  
D Connect recorder to mains  
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.  
Mains power  
cord  
(MONO)  
Back of recorder  
AUDIO OUT/VIDEO OUT  
Mains outlet  
S-VIDEO OUT  
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the lithium  
battery. (2)  
4 —  
 
Auto Set Up  
Initial Settings  
The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you  
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner  
channels simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.  
Video Channel Set  
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your  
TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through  
the RF cable. Before performing the following steps, make sure the  
recorders power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the  
recorder.  
Before starting, make sure of the following:  
The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.  
The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to a  
mains outlet. (4)  
The Video Channel Setprocedure should be done first and  
the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-VIDEO  
connection (4)) or video channel (with RF connection  
(4)).  
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the  
provided RF cable only (RF connection)...  
A Hold down 0 on the recorder  
until the display panel shows the  
following.  
IMPORTANT  
B Press PR + or on the remote  
control to set appropriate TV  
system that matches the system of  
TV being used (refer to the table  
below).  
Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that are not  
directly related to the step you are performing while Auto Set  
Up is in progress.  
If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation,  
there's no need to separately perform the Language Select,  
Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments  
become necessary they can be performed as follows:  
To change the selected language (6)  
To reset or adjust the time (6)  
To add/delete channels manually (19)  
To reset the tuner after moving to a different location  
(18)  
1:B/G 2:D/K 3:I 4:H  
Major Countries/Areas  
TV System  
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E., Indonesia,  
Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi  
Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq  
B/G  
China, Mongolia, Russia  
Hong Kong  
D/K  
I
A Set time  
Press PUSH JOG rt to set the time, then  
press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
Press and hold either button to delay or  
advance the time by 30 minutes.  
Australia  
H
C Set your TV to UHF channel 36.  
If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on  
the screen as shown on the right, press OK and  
then go to step D.  
[R/T]  
B Set date  
Press PUSH JOG rt to set the date, then press OK or PUSH JOG  
Ifthetwoverticalwhitebarsdonotappearclearly,  
e.  
pressOK andthenPR +ortosettherecordertoavacantchannel  
between 28 and 60 which is not occupied by any local station in  
your area.  
Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.  
C Set year  
(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area...  
Press PUSH JOG rt to set the year, then press MENU.  
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two vertical  
white bars appear clearly on the screen; if so, go to step D. If not,  
re-set the recorder to another vacant channel and try again.  
D Press OK to finish video channel set.  
D Select TV system  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to the appropriate  
TV system (refer to the table on the left).  
E Start auto channel set  
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the  
provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV connection) or via the  
provided RF cable, the provided S-Video cable and an Audio  
cable (S-VIDEO connection)...  
Press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
AUTO CH SET  
Receivable channels in your area are  
automatically assigned to the PR +/–  
buttons, and non-receivable channels  
are skipped.  
When Auto Set Up is completed, the  
PLEASE WAIT  
START  
FINISH  
A Hold down 0 on the recorder  
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– – – – – – –  
until the display panel shows the  
following.  
lowest position number will appear on the front display panel. If  
SCAN COMPLETEDNO SIGNAL–” is displayed on the screen,  
make sure that the aerial cable is connected to the recorder  
properly and press OK on the remote control. The recorder will  
try Auto Set Up again.  
B Press OK, then press PR – until the  
display panel shows the following.  
Now the video channel is set to off  
(– –).  
C Press OK to finish video channel set.  
If Auto Set Up or Tuner Set has not previously been performed,  
the Language Select screen appears and Auto Set Up function  
takes place automatically.  
5 —  
 
Clock setting  
Playback  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or (AV mode).  
Basic Playback  
A Access Main Menu screen, then Intial  
MAIN MENU  
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION  
Set screen  
FUNCTION SET  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
TUNER SET  
Press MENU on the Remote. Press PUSH  
INITIAL SET  
JOG rt to place the pointer next to  
A Load a cassette  
INITIAL SET, then press OK or PUSH  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
JOG e.  
B Access Clock Set screen  
INITIAL SET  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer  
CLOCK SET  
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP  
next to CLOCK SET, then press OK or  
PUSH JOG e. The Clock Set screen  
appears.  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you  
and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the  
recorder.  
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.  
The recorder turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display  
is reset, automatically.  
Select the appropriate colour system with PAL/MESECAMand  
NTSCin Function settings (16).  
If the cassettes record safety tab has been removed, playback  
begins automatically (8).  
C Set Time, Date and Year  
Press PUSH JOG rt to set the time, date  
or year. Then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
Press and hold either button to delay or  
advance the time by 30 minutes.  
Press and hold either button to change  
the date by 15 days.  
Press MENU to return to normal screen.  
NOTE:  
If the record safety tab is intact, the recorder check the tape  
information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to  
Navigation(14).  
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you  
have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct  
data.  
B Start playback  
To make corrections any time during the process  
Press OK or PUSH JOG e repeatedly until the item you want to  
change blinks, then press PUSH JOG rt.  
Press 4.  
ATTENTION  
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback  
mode,  
the picture will be distorted.  
the noise bars will appear.  
there may be a loss of colour.  
During playback  
Stop playback  
Press 8 on the remote  
control.  
OR Press 0 on the recorder.  
Pause playback and view still picture  
Press 9.  
Press 4 to resume normal playback.  
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback  
Press 9 to pause, then press 6(or 9) repeatedly.  
Press 4 to resume normal playback.  
Picture search  
Press 3 or 5. Press 3 and 5 again to perform high-  
speed search.  
Each time you press 3 or 5, the search speed changes  
between low-speed and high-speed.  
Press 4 to resume normal playback.  
Variable speed search (including slow-motion)  
Press PUSH JOG w or e repeatedly.  
Press  
4
to resume normal playback.  
Each time you press PUSH JOG  
w
or e, the playback speed  
changes. To decrease the speed during picture search, press the  
opposite direction button repeatedly.  
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG  
(or PUSH JOG to start reverse) slow motion playback. When  
you release the button, still picture resumes. During still picture,  
holding for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow  
motion playback. If you press again, still picture resumes.  
During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the  
screen. Press PR to eliminate the noise.  
e
to start forward  
w
9
9
r
/t  
6 —  
 
B Adjust tracking manually  
Press PR +/to adjust tracking.  
To return to automatic tracking, press p on the remote  
control.  
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic  
tracking mode automatically.  
Forward  
Reverse  
Reverse  
Reverse  
play  
Reverse  
slow  
Slow  
Normal  
play  
Forward  
search  
Repeat playback  
search  
motion  
motion  
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape  
100 times repeatedly.  
-7, -5, -3  
-1  
-1/6  
2, 3, 5, 7  
1/6  
1
When the tape is not running  
Rewind/fast-forward  
Press 3 or 5.  
Eject the tape  
A Start playback  
Press 4.  
Press 0.  
B Activate repeat playback  
Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
The Play indicator (u) on the display panel blinks slowly.  
The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then stops.  
You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off.  
Turn off the recorder  
Press 1.  
C Stop playback  
Press 8 at any time to stop playback.  
Playback Features  
NOTES:  
Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.  
Repeat Playback is not possible with a PAL tape recorded in EP  
mode.  
Index search  
Your recorder automatically marks index  
codes at the beginning of each recording.  
This function gives you quick access to  
any one of 9 index codes in either  
direction.  
Next function memory  
The Next Function Memory tellsthe recorder what to do after  
rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the  
Stop mode.  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.  
aFor Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind...  
...press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.  
bFor Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind...  
...press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.  
cFor Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind...  
...press 3, then press # within 2 seconds.  
— Activate Index Search  
Press PUSH JOG w or e (2 or 6) on the remote control.  
2 1or 6 1is displayed on screen and search begins in  
the corresponding direction.  
To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG w or e  
repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed.  
NOTE:  
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the  
cassette’s record safety tab is removed.  
Ex.:To locate the beginning of B  
from the current position,  
press PUSH JOG w twice.  
To locate the beginning of  
D from the current position,  
press PUSH JOG e once.  
When the specified index code  
is located, playback begins  
automatically.  
Current position  
Tape position indicator  
The tape position indicator appears  
on screen when, from the Stop mode,  
you press 5, 3 or perform an  
Index Search. The position of 8in  
relation to 0(beginning) or +”  
(end) shows you where you are on the  
tape.  
Index number  
Manual tracking  
O.S.D.(16) must be set to  
ON, or the indicator will not  
appear.  
Beginning  
End  
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.  
During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking  
manually by pressing the PR +/buttons.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when the  
indication is not correct.  
Skip search  
A Override automatic tracking  
Press p on the remote control to engage manual tracking.  
— Skip over unwanted sections  
Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a  
30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback  
resumes automatically.  
NOTE:  
Before return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press 4.  
7 —  
 
Instant Review  
Recording  
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on,  
rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded  
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can  
easily access any of them.  
Accidental erasure prevention  
To prevent accidental recording on a  
recorded cassette, remove its safety  
tab. To record on it later, cover the  
hole with adhesive tape.  
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
Record safety tab  
— Activate Instant Review  
Basic Recording  
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the recorder  
searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-  
recorded programme. Once it's found, playback begins  
automatically.  
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).  
A Load a cassette  
The front display panel tells you how many programmes have  
been recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes,  
“REVIEW” and “3” appear and blink. To watch the first of the 3  
programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches  
and begins playback automatically. You can access a  
programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape  
position.  
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.  
The recorder power comes on automatically.  
The recorder checks the tape information for Programme  
Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” (14).  
Select the appropriate colour system (16).  
B Choose a programme  
NOTE:  
Press PR +/– or the number keys. Or push the JOG dial and turn it  
Instant Review is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer  
mode.  
to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.  
C Set tape speed  
Press p. Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on the recorder display  
Soundtrack selection  
panel to confirm the selected tape speed.  
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-  
FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.  
D Start recording  
Press and hold 7 and 4 on the remote control, or press 7 on the  
recorder.  
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first SP and first LP  
(or EP) recording after inserting the cassette (15).  
During Playback  
Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack  
being played back as follows:  
Track  
Use  
During recording  
On-screen Display  
Pause recording  
HI FI  
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
L
L
R
Press 9.  
Press 4 to resume recording.  
You can select channel in the recording pause mode.  
HI FI  
For main audio of Bilingual  
tapes  
Stop recording  
HI FI  
For sub audio of Bilingual  
tapes  
R
Press 8 on the remote  
control.  
OR Press 0on the recorder.  
NORM  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
HI FI  
NORM  
For audio-dubbed tapes  
NOTE:  
When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will always  
be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is used.  
NOTES:  
“HIFI L  
R” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi  
Recording Resume Function  
stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the NORM track is  
played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.  
For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes,  
refer to page 10.  
“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not  
appear (16)  
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer  
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume  
automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the  
recorder's memory backup has expired.  
— 8 —  
 
Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)  
Recording Features  
Recording on VHS cassettes with S-VHS quality  
Record one programme while watching another  
You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture  
quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET  
function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders  
equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice  
some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)  
You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start  
recording on a VHS cassette.  
Select channel to watch  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the  
channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.  
The programme selected with the TV's channel controls appears  
on the TV screen while the one selected with the PR +/buttons  
is recorded on the tape.  
Before recording, make sure that B.E.S.T.is set to ON”  
(15).  
Elapsed recording time indication  
You can check the exact time of a recording.  
Engage the S-VHS ET mode.  
Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the current setting  
(S-VHS ET : ONor S-VHS ET : OFF). If S-VHS ET : OFF”  
appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS ET again in about 5  
seconds to set it to ON.  
A Set counter display  
Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the display panel.  
By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to  
show the counter reading, channel position*, clock time or tape  
remaining time.  
The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.  
* Channel position is not displayed during playback.  
NOTES:  
You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function...  
... while recording is in progress.  
B Reset counter  
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.  
The counter is reset to 0:00:00and shows the exact elapsed  
time as the tape runs.  
... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (9) is in  
progress.  
... while B.E.S.T. (15) is in progress.  
The S-VHS ET function does not work...  
... with S-VHS cassettes.  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
... with recordings in LP/EP mode.  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after  
recording is finished.  
To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures  
over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes  
is recommended .  
Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET  
recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve  
even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording  
quality before you start important recordings.  
While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function  
on some recorders, noise may appear. (If playback picture  
becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)  
In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame  
playback modes (6), noise may appear. If these modes are  
performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET  
function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be  
deteriorated.  
A Start recording  
Press 7 on the recorder.  
B Engage ITR mode  
Press 7 again. oblinks and 0:30 appears on the front display  
panel.  
C Set recording duration  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7 to extend  
the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.  
NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorders  
front panel.  
Tape Remaining Time  
Display remaining time  
Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears.  
The display panel shows the tape remaining time with – –:– –”  
displayed.  
By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the display to  
show the counter reading, channel position*, 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 when the  
tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not  
correct. “– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink  
on occasion.  
9 —  
 
Receiving stereo and bilingual programmes  
Timer Recording  
Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using G-CODE/  
SHOWVIEW timer programing or Express timer programing method  
as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set  
before you can program the timer.  
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)  
and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making  
reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.  
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being  
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.  
Type of broadcast being received  
On-screen display  
NOTES:  
If all the 8 programs have already been set, PROGRAM FULL”  
appears on the TV screen.  
A2 Stereo  
A2 Bilingual  
ST  
BIL.  
After timer recording is completed, the recorder turns off  
automatically.  
You can program the timer recording while a regular recording  
is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.  
In case of a power failure after programming, the recorders  
memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is  
not exhausted).  
Regular Monaural  
NICAM Stereo  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Monaural  
(none)  
ST NICAM  
BIL. NICAM  
NICAM  
To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until HIFI L  
Rappears on the screen.  
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until HIFI L  
or HIFI Rappears on the screen (as required).  
To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while  
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until NORM”  
appears on the screen.  
G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM System Setup  
INFORMATION  
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent  
the same easy recording feature, but only the term G-CODE system  
will be used in the instructions. If you use the SHOWVIEW system,  
follow the same instructions listed for the G-CODE system.  
NOTE:  
O.S.D.must be set to ONor the on-screen displays will not  
appear (16)  
The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to  
input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the  
timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the  
TV programme you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and  
the recorder's timer is automatically programmed.  
To record stereo and bilingual programmes (A2)  
Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the  
Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed  
L and R channel sound).  
Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual  
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded  
on the normal audio track.  
You have to set GUIDE PROGnumbers, which are assigned to  
each station for purposes of G-CODE timer programming, for all  
the stations stored in your recorders memory to get proper results.  
Before G-CODE setup you must have performed the procedures of  
Tuner Set and Clock Set.  
To record NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes  
The NICAM audio programme is recorded on the Hi-Fi audio  
track, and the standard audio programme on the normal audio  
track.  
IMPORTANT  
Perform the following procedure after Auto Set Up and/or the  
channel setting steps.  
NOTES:  
After setting the Guide Program Numbers, channel positions may  
be incorrect if you stored or skipped channels. In this case, re-  
perform Guide Program Number setting.  
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the  
broadcast may be received in monaural with better quality.  
Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a  
bilingual programme, refer to Soundtrack selection(8).  
Guide Program Number Set  
S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS Recording  
Mode  
A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen  
Press MENU on the remote control. Press PUSH JOG rt to place  
the pointer next to INITIAL SET, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
This VCR can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.  
To record in S-VHS:  
B Access G-CODE/SHOWVIEW Setup screen  
Set S-VHS MODEto ON(16). Then, insert a cassette  
marked S-VHS. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display  
panel.  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to G-CODE/  
SHOWVIEW SETUP, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
The S-VHS recording mode is selected.  
C Input Guide Prog number  
Press PUSH JOG rt or the Number  
keys to select the Guide Program number  
as shown in the TV listing, then press OK  
or PUSH JOG e.  
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP  
To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:  
Set S-VHS ETto ON(9). Then, insert a cassette marked  
VHS. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel.  
To record in VHS:  
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
5
Insert a cassette marked VHS.  
Set S-VHS ETto OFF(9).  
[0-9] OR [R/T]: SELECT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
To record in VHS on a S-VHS cassette:  
Insert a cassette marked S-VHS. The S-VHS indicator lights up  
on the display panel. Then, set S-VHS MODEto OFF”  
(16). The S-VHS indicator goes off.  
D Input receiving channel number  
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP  
Press PUSH JOG rt or the Number  
keys to select the number of the channel  
on which the Guide Program numbers  
broadcasts are received, then press OK  
or PUSH JOG e.  
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
2
The VHS recording mode is selected.  
[0-9] OR [R/T]: SELECT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
NOTE:  
If the satellite broadcast is received on  
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or  
S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel  
regardless of the S-VHS ET(10) or S-VHS MODE(16)  
setting.  
your recorder's auxiliary channel (L-1or F-1), select L-1”  
or F-1for the channel position to which the satellite receiver is  
connected.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.  
E Return to normal screen  
Press MENU on the remote control.  
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G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM Timer Programming  
H Engage recorders timer mode  
Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and #appears on  
the display panel.  
Before performing G-CODE/SHOWVIEW Timer Programming:  
Be sure to read G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM System Setup”  
(10).  
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 (16).  
To disengage the timer, press # again.  
Satellite Tuner Users  
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the G-CODE system:  
A Perform steps 1 8.  
B Set the satellite tuner to the appropriate channel before the  
selected programme begins.  
C Leave the satellite tuner's power on.  
With the G-CODE system , timer programming is greatly simplified  
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number  
which your recorder is able to recognise.  
ATTENTION  
Regarding Guide Program Number Set  
A Access G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.  
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.  
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUPappears after performing step 3  
if the Guide Program number for the G-CODE number you  
entered has not been set.  
screen  
Press PROG.  
Press the number keys or PUSH  
[0-9]  
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP  
[+/] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING  
JOG rt to input the channel  
[PROG] : EXIT  
position number on which your  
GUIDE PROG  
2
TV PROG  
B Enter G-CODE number  
Press the number keys to enter the  
G-CODE number of a programme you  
wish to record.  
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW NO.  
recorder receives that station, then  
press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
The G-CODE program screen  
appears.  
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
[0-9] OR [R/T]: SELECT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
If you make a mistake, press & and  
input the correct number.  
[0-9]  
(Ex.) To timer-record a RTR  
programme with the G-CODE system.  
* If your recorder receives RTR on the channel position 2, press OK or  
[&] : DELETE  
[PROG] : EXIT  
C Enter G-CODE programme screen  
Press OK, and the G-CODE Programme  
screen appears. (If you're just starting  
out, P1appears.)  
PI –  
NO. 123456789  
PUSH JOG e after entering 2.  
START  
21:00  
STOP  
22:00  
SP  
Express Timer Programming  
Before performing the following steps:  
DATE  
25.04  
: OK  
TV PROG  
1
[1] : TITLE  
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 (16).  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is  
displayed; if not, see G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM System Setupon  
page 10 and set the Guide Program number for that G-CODE  
number correctly.  
A Access G-CODE screen  
Press PROG.  
If the number you entered is invalid, ERRORappears on the  
screen. Press & and input a valid G-CODE number.  
If the G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUPscreen appears, see  
ATTENTION Regarding Guide Program Number Set”  
on page 11.  
B Access programme screen  
Press START +/. (If youre just starting  
out, P1appears.)  
D Set tape speed  
Press p to set the tape speed.  
[1] : TITLE  
C Enter programme start time  
E Access title edit screen  
P1 –  
Press START +/to enter the time you  
Press the number keys 1. The Title Edit  
21:00  
want recording to start.  
25.04  
21:00 PR.1  
screen appears.  
Press and hold START +/to move in  
You can access the Title Edit screen  
only when PROG. NAVIGATIONis  
set to ON. (16)  
[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS  
[&] : DELETE  
30-minute increments, or press and  
[1] : TITLE  
[Y/U] : CURSOR  
release repeatedly to move 1 minute at  
: OK  
[PROG] : EXIT  
a time.  
F Enter programme title  
P1 –  
D Enter programme stop time  
Press STOP+/to enter the time you want recording to stop.  
Press and hold STOP+/to move in 30-minute increments, or  
press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.  
Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e  
to enter characters, then press OK. For  
details, refer to Entering Characteron  
page 15.  
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[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS  
[&] : DELETE  
[Y/U] : CURSOR  
: OK  
[PROG] : EXIT  
E Enter programme date  
G Return to normal screen  
Press PROG or OK. PROGRAM  
COMPLETEDappears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then  
normal screen appears. If PROGRAM OVERLAPPEDappears on  
the screen and Erron the display panel, see page 13.  
Repeat steps 1 7 for each additional programme.  
Press DATE+/. (The current date appears on screen. The date you  
enter appears in its place.)  
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F Enter channel position  
24H Express Timer Programming  
Before performing the following steps:  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will  
come on automatically.  
Select the appropriate colour system (16).  
Press PR +/.  
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G Set tape speed  
Press p to set the tape speed.  
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[1] : TITLE  
H Access title edit screen  
P1 –  
You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours.  
Press the number keys 1. The Title Edit  
screen appears.  
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A Access 24HR Express Timer Programme display  
You can access the Title Edit screen  
only when PROG. NAVIGATIONis  
set to ON. (16)  
Push 24H EXPRESS #. “ ” and start time start blinking on the  
[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS  
[&] : DELETE  
display panel.  
[Y/U] : CURSOR  
: OK  
[PROG] : EXIT  
Programme start time indicator  
I Enter programme title  
P1 –  
Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e  
to enter characters, then press OK. For  
details, refer to Entering characteron  
page 15.  
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[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS  
[&] : DELETE  
[Y/U] : CURSOR  
: OK  
[PROG] : EXIT  
J Return to normal screen  
After confirming all information is  
B Set programme start time  
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial.  
correct, press PROG or OK. PROGRAM COMPLETEDappears  
on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. If  
PROGRAM OVERLAPPEDappears on the screen, see page 13.  
Repeat steps 1 10 for each additional programme.  
and start time start blinking on the display panel.  
Programme start time indicator  
K Engage recorders timer mode  
Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and #appears on  
the display panel.  
To disengage the timer, press # again.  
NOTES:  
One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute  
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 2 through 10, press WEEKLY (number  
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily  
serials (Monday Friday). Either WEEKLYor DAILYappears  
on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
intervals.  
C Set programme stop time  
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial and  
channel number will start blinking.  
Programme stop time indicator  
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8  
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a  
ninth, PROGRAM FULLappears on screen. To record the  
extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programmes (13).  
In case of a power failure after programming, the recorders  
memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is  
not exhausted).  
One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute  
intervals.  
D Set channel position  
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial and  
channel number will start blinking.  
You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding  
the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds. Repeat from the step 2.  
E Engage recorders timer mode  
Press 24H EXPRESS #.  
The recorder turns off automatically and #appears on the  
display panel.  
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When programme overlap each other  
NOTES:  
If Errappears on the display panel, repeat the steps again.  
When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24H Express  
Timer programming function. Press MENU to return to normal  
screen, and try again.  
If PROGRAM OVERLAPPEDappears, you have another  
programme overlapping the programme you have just made.  
The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting  
programmes will start blinking.  
You can use 24H Express Timer programming function also  
when the recorder is turned off.  
For 24H Express Timer programming function, the program  
overlap warning display does not appear even if some programs  
overlap each other.  
In case of a power failure after programming, the recorders  
memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is  
not exhausted).  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00 10:00  
10:00 10:45  
11:30 13:00  
3
2
1
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25.04  
25.04  
PROGRAM OVERLAPPED  
9:00 10:00 92 DAILY  
[PROG] : EXIT  
Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4  
overlap each other.  
Check, cancel and replace programmes  
A Disengage timer mode  
Press #, then press 1.  
A Confirm the overlapping programmes  
Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.  
B Select the programme to modify  
Press PUSH JOG rt, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
B Access Program Check screen  
Press ".  
You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.  
NOTE:  
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer  
programme setting. The programme with the lower programme  
number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded  
correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute, the  
recorder will return to the normal screen.  
C Access Program screen  
Press " again to check more  
information. Each time you press ", the  
next programmes information appears.  
C Cancel or change programme setting  
To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme screen you  
do not want is shown. PROGRAM COMPLETEDappears on the  
TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.  
[1] : TITLE  
D Cancel or replace a programme  
Press & to cancel a programme.  
To change a programme, press the appropriate button: START +/,  
STOP+/, DATE+/, PR +/, DAILY, WEEKLY and/or p when  
the Programme screen on which you want to make changes is  
shown, then press OK. PROGRAM COMPLETEDappears on the  
TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.  
To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START +/,  
STOP+/, DATE+/, PR +/, DAILY, WEEKLY and/or p.  
If you do not want to edit the programme title, skip steps  
5
and  
6.  
E Access title edit screen  
P1 –  
NOTE:  
Press the number key 1. The Title Edit  
screen appears.  
If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with the  
timer programme setting after making the last correction on a  
programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the  
Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again  
until the overlap is solved.  
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You can access the title edit screen only  
when PROG. NAVIGATIONis set to  
ON. (16)  
[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS  
[&] : DELETE  
[Y/U] : CURSOR  
: OK  
[
] : EXIT  
F Enter programme title  
P1 –  
Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e  
to enter characters, then press OK. For  
details, refer to Entering characteron  
page 15.  
Automatic Satellite Program Recording  
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This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite program  
which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver.  
Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder's rear AUDIO/VIDEO  
IN connectors and program the timer on the satellite receiver; the  
recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite  
receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors, and when there  
is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power  
shuts off.  
[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS  
[&] : DELETE  
[Y/U] : CURSOR  
: OK  
[
] : EXIT  
G Return to normal screen  
Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still some  
programmes remaining, go on to step 8.  
H Return to timer mode  
Press #.  
Before performing the following steps:  
Program the timer on the satellite receiver.  
Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.  
A Set tape speed  
Press p to set the tape speed.  
B Engage Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode  
Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds. The REC LINK  
indicator lights up and the recorder turns off automatically.  
To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press REC LINK.  
If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to engage the  
Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.  
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ATTENTION  
Program Navigation  
Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the program  
is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when  
the satellite receiver's power is turned on.  
Navigation  
Navigation Playback  
If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite  
receiver to the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors, be sure  
not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise,  
the recorder will start recording when the connected  
appliance's power is turned on.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be  
done at the same time.  
This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what  
programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This  
function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then  
automatically searches for the start of the programme. (8)  
NOTES:  
Auto Satellite Prog recording is only possible with the rear  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.  
A Load a recorded cassette  
Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.  
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 TIMERis set to ON.  
For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the  
instruction manual of the satellite receiver.  
B Access Main Menu screen  
Press MENU.  
C Access Programme Navigation screen  
MAIN MENU  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer  
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION  
FUNCTION SET  
next to PROGRAMME NAVIGATION,  
TUNER SET  
then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite  
receiver does not have a timer.  
INITIAL SET  
The REC LINK indicator blinks while Auto Satellite Prog  
recording is in progress.  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Pressing the recorder's 1 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. (15) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog  
recording is in progress.  
D Select a programme  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer  
next to the programme you want to watch.  
E Start playback  
Press OK. SEARCHINGappears on the  
TV screen. Playback begins automatically  
after the selected programme is located.  
[R/T]  
[&] : DELETE  
[1] : TITLE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
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, the recorder 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's rear 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 indicator does  
not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite  
receiver's power is off, Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not  
work properly with that satellite receiver*.  
If this is the case, perform Express Timer Programming”  
(pg. 11) 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 for the instant Review function (8).  
Programme Navigation Screen  
[R/T]  
[&] : DELETE  
[1] : TITLE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
A Recording date  
B Recording start time*  
C Station name*  
* After entering the programme title (15), programme title  
appears instead of the recording start time and station name.  
D Currently selected programme  
E Programme title*  
* Before entering the programme title (15), recording start time  
and station name appear instead of the programme title.  
NOTES:  
You cannot edit programme title or delete tape data for the  
cassette with the record safety tab removed.  
Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded  
with this recorder only.  
Before recording, make sure the recorders clock is set correctly.  
Program Navigation may not work properly depending on the  
tape being used.  
To record the programme information in this recorders memory,  
you must continue to record each programme for over the  
minimum recording time;  
PAL  
8 minutes for the SP mode  
15 minutes for the LP mode  
23 minutes for the EP mode  
NTSC  
5 minutes for the SP mode  
15 minutes for the EP mode  
You can store programme information for up to 8 programmes  
on one cassette. At maximum informations for 10 tapes can be  
restored.  
The programme information is stored in this recorders memory.  
If the memory in this recorder should ever be damaged and the  
programme information lost, it is impossible to restore that  
information.  
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Edit programme title  
Other functions  
You can edit the the programme titles as you like.  
Perform steps 1 to 3 of Navigation Playbackon page 14  
Function Settings  
before continuing.  
You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set  
screen  
A Select programme  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer  
next to the programme you want to edit.  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
A Access Main Menu screen, then  
MAIN MENU  
[R/T]  
[1] : TITLE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Function Set screen  
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
[&] : DELETE  
Press MENU on the Remote. Press PUSH  
JOG rt to place the pointer next to  
FUNCTION SET, then press OK or PUSH  
JOG e.  
B Access title edit screen  
Press the number key 1. The Title Edit  
screen appears.  
INITIAL SET  
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[MENU] : EXIT  
[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS  
[&] : DELETE  
B Select mode  
[Y/U] : CURSOR  
Press PUSH JOG rt to move the pointer to the function you  
: OK  
[PROG] : EXIT  
want to set.  
C Enter programme title  
P1 –  
FUNCTION SET  
Press the number keys and PUSH JOG e  
to enter characters, then press OK. For  
details, refer to Entering characteron  
page 15.  
B.E.S.T.  
ON  
AUTO  
PREVIOUS PAGE  
PROG. NAVIGATION  
AUTO SP LP TIMER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
S-VHS  
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PICTURE CONTROL  
PAL/MESECAM  
NTSC  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO  
NTSC3.58  
OFF  
[0-9] : SELECT LETTERS  
[&] : DELETE  
AUTO TIMER  
O.S.D.  
NEXT PAGE  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
ON  
[Y/U] : CURSOR  
: OK  
[PROG] : EXIT  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
D Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
C Change setting  
Press OK or PUSH JOG e. The default setting is bold in the  
Entering character  
following table. Press MENU to return to normal screen.  
Press the appropriate number key, then press PUSH JOG e to  
enter each character.  
Refer to the example below.  
B.E.S.T. ON / OFF  
When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system is  
set to ON, the recorder checks the condition of the tape in use  
during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the  
highest-possible pictures. When B.E.S.T. works, bEStappears  
blinking on the display panel. B.E.S.T. takes place whenever you  
play back a tape or start recording after inserting a cassette.  
NUMBER KEY  
CHARACTER  
. , / + f ( ) 1  
A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ  
D E F 3 È É Ë Ê  
G H I 4 Î Ï Ì Í  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
NOTE:  
The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then  
starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or  
programme completely, perform the following steps:  
A Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote, or press 7 on  
the recorder.  
J K L 5  
M N O 6 Ö Ô Ò Ó Õ Ø Ñ  
P Q R S 7  
B The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the  
condition of the tape, then begins recording.  
T U V 8 Ü Ù Û Ú  
W X Y Z 9  
0 I  
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO(NORM) / EDIT / SOFT  
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality  
according to your preference. *The default setting is AUTO.  
AUTO(NORM): Normally select AUTO. It automatically adjusts  
the picture quality.  
* When the B.E.S.T. function is set to OFF(15), you can only select  
NORMinstead of AUTO.  
NOTES:  
If you make a mistake, press PUSH JOG we to select the  
character, then enter the correct character.  
If you want to delete a character, press PUSH JOG we to select  
the character, then press .  
EDIT: Select when you dub tapes.  
SOFT: Select when you want to soften the picture.  
Delete tape data  
NOTES:  
When you select EDITor SOFT, the selected mode will not  
change until you select again AUTO.  
Perform steps 1 to 3 of Navigation Playbackon page 14  
before continuing.  
When you select EDITto dub tapes, be sure to select AUTO”  
(or NORMwhen the B.E.S.T. function is set to OFF) after  
you finish dubbing the tapes.  
Delete tape data  
Press & for more than 3 second. All the  
programme data on the tape are deleted,  
then normal screen appears.  
It is impossible to delete each  
programme information.  
[R/T]  
[&] : DELETE  
[1] : TITLE  
[MENU] : EXIT  
NOTE:  
When you delete the tape data, only the tape information is  
deleted from the recorders memory. The actual recording on the  
tape is not erased.  
15 —  
 
PAL/MESECAM AUTO / PAL / MESECAM  
Usually set to AUTOmode. The appropriate colour system (PAL/  
MESECAM) will be selected depending on the playback or  
recording signals.  
If the AUTOmode does not work properly, select either of the  
following manual modes.  
PAL: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL tape.  
MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or playback a SECAM or  
MESECAM tape.  
AUTO SP]LP TIMER ON / OFF  
When this function is set to ON, the recorder automatically  
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not  
enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-  
recording in SP mode.  
For example, recording a programme of 210 minutes in length  
onto a 180 minute tape.  
Approximately 150 minutes  
Approximately 60 minutes  
SP mode  
LP mode  
NOTES:  
Total 210 minutes  
SECAM signals will always be recorded as MESECAM. Select  
AUTOor MESECAMwhen recording SECAM signals.  
When playing back a SECAM tape, select AUTOor  
MESECAM. The playback picture will always be  
monochrome.  
NOTES:  
If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more  
programmes, do not use this function, but change the tape  
speed manually during timer programming.  
There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape  
speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape.  
This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer  
Recording), and will not work properly with any tapes longer  
than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths.  
If you perform timer recording with both this function and VPS/  
PDC activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally  
scheduled length, sometimes the programme cannot be  
recorded in its entirety.  
NTSC NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 / NTSC]PAL  
This function is to record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape.  
NTSC3.58: To record NTSC signals or playback a NTSC tape.  
NTSC4.43: To record NTSC4.43 signals or playback a NTSC4.43  
tape.  
NTSC]PAL: To playback a NTSC tape on PAL TV.  
NOTES:  
The NTSC]PALmode does not work during recording. In this  
mode, NTSC signals will be recorded as NTSC3.58.  
The Menu screen is distorted during playing back a NTSC tape  
on PAL TV. Stop playback and access the Menu screen again.  
In the NTSC4.43mode, with some TVs, on-screen displays  
(Program screen, etc.) may roll up or down and there may be a  
loss of colour, when this happens, select the NTSC3.58mode.  
VIDEO STABILIZER ON / OFF  
When this function is set to ON, you can automatically correct  
vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable  
recordings made on another recorder.  
NOTE:  
To watch recordings with close-caption or when you finish  
viewing a tape, set this function to OFF.  
AUTO TIMER ON / OFF  
When this function is set to ON:  
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when  
the recorder is turned off. It is temporarily cancelled when the  
recorder is turned on. You do not have to press # to engage or  
disengage the timer recording standby mode.  
S-VHS 0N / OFF  
You can determine which recording mode either S-VHS mode  
or VHS mode is used for recording on S-VHS tapes.  
When this function is set to ON, you can record on S-VHS  
tapes with S-VHS picture quality.  
When this function is set to OFF:  
Press # to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.  
When this function is set to OFF, you can record on S-VHS  
tapes with VHS picture quality.  
NOTES:  
O.S.D. ON / OFF  
When this function is set to ON, various recorder status  
information (on-screen display) appears on the screen.  
S-VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings  
with horizontal resolution of 400 lines, comparing with the 230  
lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings. To achieve  
the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S-VHS  
mode. (But remember that a conventional VHS recorder without  
SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS mode.  
S-VHS setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes.  
Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode  
except when using S-VHS ET mode (9).  
NOTE:  
When you use the recorder as the source player for editing a tape,  
be sure to set this function to OFF. Otherwise, the recorder  
status information will be recorded on the edited tape.  
PROG. NAVIGATION ON / OFF  
When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder  
automatically stores in its memory the recording date, start time  
and station name. You can store these information for up to 8  
programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information for 10  
tapes can be stored. You can also enter the programme title when  
performing G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM Timer Programming(11)  
or Express Timer Programming(11). It is possible to store  
these information only when PROG. NAVIGATIONis set to  
ON(default setting).  
Set PROG. NAVIGATIONto OFFif you dont want to record  
information on the programmes.  
16 —  
 
TV Multi-brand Remote Control  
Special Features  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV  
set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer's TVs can also be  
controlled.  
Remote Control Functions  
Remote A/B Code Switching  
A Turn on TV  
Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its remote  
control.  
The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video  
recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote  
control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B  
code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code  
signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A  
code signals. You can easily modify your video recorder to  
respond to B code signals.  
B Set TV brand code  
A Press and hold TV.  
B Press the number keys to enter your units brand code.  
C Press OK, and release TV. 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 the TV, you  
don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote  
control's batteries.  
A Set remote control code for remote control  
A Press and hold VCR.  
Some TV brands have more than one code. If the TV does not  
function with one code, try entering another.  
B Press the number key 2.  
C Press OK, and release VCR.  
C Operate TV  
The remote control now can transmit B code control signals.  
First, press TV to set the remote control to TV mode, then press  
one of the following buttons: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/, ^  
(TV Muting), TV %+/(TV volume), and the number keys.  
For some brands, you must press OK after having pressed the  
number keys to enter a channel number.  
B Check remote control code for decorder  
Press and hold 4 on the recorder for more than 5 seconds while  
the recorder is turned off. The code currently set appears on the  
display panel.  
C Change code for recorder  
IMPORTANT  
Press any key on the remote control. The recorder now responds  
to B code control signals.  
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC  
televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with  
your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function  
capability.  
To control two recorders with the same remote control  
You can control two JVC recorders by switching the remote  
control code for the remote control between A and B (step 1),  
keeping two recorders to different control codes.  
TV BRAND  
NAME  
CODE  
TV BRAND  
NAME  
CODE  
To change only the remote control code for the remote control,  
DO NOT perform steps 2 and 3.  
JVC  
01, 23, 24, 25  
MITSUBISHI  
MIVER  
03  
AIWA  
36  
22  
02  
34  
17, 37  
27  
30  
32  
15  
19  
10  
28  
38  
40  
18  
29  
BEIJING  
CCE  
NEC  
20  
NOTE:  
NOBLEX  
NOKIA  
PANASONIC  
PEONY  
PHILICO  
PHILIPS  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
SHARP  
SONY  
TCL  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
22  
To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals, repeat the  
same procedure as shown above except pressing number key "1"  
instead of "2" in step 2 of 1.  
CHANGHONG  
DAEWOO  
FERGUSON  
FINLUX  
31  
04, 11  
34, 38, 39  
10, 17, 21  
02, 42  
12, 33, 34, 35  
13, 16  
06  
FUNAI  
Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons  
Use the number keys, and the p 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 p button  
corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button  
(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 # button  
corresponds to the 20 + button of your TV's remote control.  
GRADIENTE  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
ITT  
07  
JINXING  
KONKA  
LG/GOLDSTAR  
41  
26  
08, 14  
ATTENTION  
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but  
also some of your TV, cable box, satellite receiver and DVD.  
To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to  
set the remote control to the Video mode.  
NOTE:  
The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV. Use  
these buttons as instructed for your TV's remote control.  
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 to the  
satellite receiver, cable box or DVD mode.  
17 —  
 
Multi-brand Remote Control  
For satellite receiver, cable box and DVD  
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your  
satellite receiver, cable box or DVD.  
Tuner Setting  
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).  
A Turn on unit  
IMPORTANT  
Turn on the cable box, satellite receiver or DVD using the Power  
button on the unit or its remote control.  
Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not  
been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (5) or if you have  
moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting  
in your area.  
B Set brand code  
A Press and hold CABLE/SAT/DVD.  
B Press the number keys to enter your units brand code.  
C Press OK, and release CABLE/SAT/DVD. Check if the unit's  
power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations (੬  
step 2).  
Once you have set the remote control to operate the unit, you  
don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote  
control's batteries.  
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel  
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set  
automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area so that  
you can call them up with the PR +/buttons without going  
through any vacant channels.  
Auto Channel Set  
A Turn on the recorder  
Press 1.  
Some brands have more than one code. If the unit does not  
function with one code, try entering another.  
C Operate unit  
First, press CABLE/SAT/DVD to set the remote control to cable  
box, satellite receiver or DVD mode, then press one of the  
following buttons:  
For satellite receiver and cable box . . .  
1, TV PR +/, number keys.  
For DVD. . .  
1, 4, 8, 9, 5, 3, w e (26) keys.  
For some brands, you must press OK after having pressed the  
number keys to enter a channel number.  
To change the units channels, press TV PR +/or the number  
keys. (The PR +/button can be used to change the recorders  
channels only.)  
B Access Main Menu screen  
Press MENU.  
C Access Tuner Set screen  
MAIN MENU  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the  
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION  
FUNCTION SET  
pointer next to TUNER SET, then press  
OK or PUSH JOG e.  
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
D Select Auto CH Set mode  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the  
pointer next to AUTO CH SET, then  
press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
TUNER SET  
CH EDIT  
AUTO CH SET  
IMPORTANT  
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC  
satelite receiver and DVD, as well as many other models, it may  
not work with your unit, or in some instances, may have limited  
function capability.  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
E Select TV system  
TV SYSTEM SELECT  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the  
pointer next to the appropriate TV  
system, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
Auto Channel Set will start.  
B/G  
D/K  
I
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Multi-brand Code  
CABLE BOX  
BRAND NAME  
CODE  
CABLE BOX  
BRAND NAME  
CODE  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
JVC  
72, 73  
KATHREIN  
70, 71  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
AMSTRAD  
BT  
60, 61, 62, 63, 92 LUXOR  
68  
AUTO CH SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
72  
81  
MASPRO  
NOKIA  
PACE  
PANASONIC  
70  
CANAL+  
68, 87  
CANAL SATELLITE 81  
67, 86, 92  
D-box  
85  
13, 14, 74  
START  
FINISH  
– – – – – – –  
[R/T]  
[&] : DELETE  
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
ECHOSTAR  
FINLUX  
51, 78, 79, 80, 82 PFT  
69  
[R/T]  
: EDIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
68  
PHILIPS  
PHONOTREND  
SALORA  
SKYMASTER  
TPS  
66, 84  
GALAXIS  
GRUNDIG  
HIRSCHMANN  
ITT  
69, 88  
64, 65  
64  
69  
F Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
68  
69  
68  
83  
NOTE:  
JERROLD  
01, 04, 06, 11,12, VIDEOWAY  
03, 09, 22, 76, 77  
64  
15, 28, 75  
WISI  
If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not  
connected properly, SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-appears  
on the screen in step 5. When this happens, make sure of the  
aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set will take place  
again.  
DVD Multi-brand Code  
DVD BRAND NAME  
CODE  
JVC  
55  
58  
56  
57  
IMPORTANT  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
TOSHIBA  
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds  
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto  
Channel Set, the TV system setting for those channels may be  
incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those  
channels. TV System Selection When you see the  
picture but the audio cant be heard or sounds unnaturalon  
page 19.  
Since your video recorder memorizes all detected stations  
even if the reception condition is poor, some of those stored  
stations may produce a noisy picture. To delete those stations,  
Delete a Channelon page 19.  
18 —  
 
B Access Channel list  
Manual Channel Set  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to CH EDIT,  
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up(5) or  
then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
Auto Channel Set(18).  
C Select position (e.g. 03)  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
[0-9] : INPUT CH  
: FINE TUNING  
[MENU] : EXIT  
CH FRQ SYS  
A Access Tuner Set screen  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
Press PUSH JOG rt until the section of  
CH 03begins blinking, then press OK  
or PUSH JOG e.  
Perform steps 1 3 of Auto Channel Seton page 18.  
B Access Channel list  
Only 03will blink.  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to CH EDIT,  
then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
D Select position (e.g. 09)  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
C Select position  
Press number keys to input 0and 9.  
The two selected channels will be  
swapped.  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to an open  
channel position, then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
D Select band  
[Y] : CANCEL  
To cancel the channel swapping, press  
PUSH JOG w.  
: OK  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to the band of your  
[MENU] : EXIT  
choice, then press OK to initiate Manual Channel Set.  
E Store new positions  
Press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
Repeat steps 3 5 as necessary.  
BAND SELECT  
MANUAL CH SET  
PLEASE WAIT  
VHF L  
VHF H  
F Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
UHF  
VHF L 100MHZ  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Fine-Tuning Channels  
A Access Tuner Set screen  
Perform steps 1 3 of Auto Channel Seton page 18.  
E Set desired station  
The screen to the right appears when a  
station is detected.  
STORE  
CONTINUE  
If you do not want to store the detected  
station...  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the  
pointer next to CONTINUE, then press  
B Access Channel list  
[R/T]  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to CH EDIT,  
then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
OK or PUSH JOG e. Channel search will resume.  
C Select channel to fine-tune  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
[R/T] : FINE TUNING  
: SELECT SYSTEM  
[MENU] : EXIT  
CH FRQ SYS  
If you want to store the detected station...  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to STORE, then  
press OK or PUSH JOG e. The Channel List appears again.  
The blueback screen and the TV picture currently being  
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 for other bands, select  
another band and start Manual Channel Set again (step 4  
and 5).  
Press PUSH JOG rt until the channel  
you want to tune begins blinking, then  
press OK twice.  
The FRQnumber for that channel  
starts blinking.  
D Perform tuning  
Press PUSH JOG rt until the picture becomes clearer, then press  
OK or PUSH JOG e.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.  
E Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
Delete a Channel  
A Access Tuner Set screen  
Perform steps 1 3 of Auto Channel Seton page 18.  
TV System Selection When you see the picture  
B Access Channel list  
but the audio cant be heard or sounds unnatural  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to CH EDIT,  
then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
A Access Tuner Set screen  
Perform steps 1 3 of Auto Channel Seton page 18.  
C Select channel  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
Press PUSH JOG rt until the channel  
B Access Channel list  
you want to delete begins blinking.  
Press PUSH JOG rt to place the pointer next to CH EDIT,  
then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
[R/T]  
[&] : DELETE  
: EDIT  
[R/T]  
C Select channel  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 150 BG  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
[MENU] : EXIT  
Press PUSH JOG rt until the channel  
you want to change its TV system begins  
blinking, then press OK three times.  
The SYSdisplay for that channel  
starts blinking.  
D Delete channel  
CH FRQ SYS  
01 – – – – –  
02 165 BG  
03 195 BG  
04 205 BG  
05 213 BG  
06 221 BG  
CH FRQ SYS  
07 229 BG  
08 237 BG  
09 355 BG  
10 365 BG  
11 374 BG  
12 384 BG  
Press &.  
To re-store it, simply press  
PUSH JOG w.  
Repeat steps 3 4 as necessary.  
[R/T] : SELECT SYSTEM  
: OK  
[MENU] : EXIT  
[R/T]  
[Y] : ADD  
D Select TV system  
Press PUSH JOG rt to select the appropriate TV system  
(BG ] DK ] I). Then press OK or PUSH JOG e.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.  
[MENU] : EXIT  
E Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
Swap Channel Positions  
E Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
Example: To swap CH03 and CH09.  
A Access Tuner Set screen  
Perform steps 1 3 of Auto Channel Seton page 18.  
19 —  
 
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video  
recorder as the recorder.  
Editing  
A Make connections  
aIf the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...  
... connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to  
the recorder's front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.  
bIf the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...  
... connect the camcorder's S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT  
connectors to the recorder's front panel S-VIDEO(S-2) and  
AUDIO input connectors. The recorder's rear panel S-VIDEO IN  
and AUDIO IN input connectors are also available.  
Editing from a camcorder  
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 EDITto dub tapes, be sure to select AUTO”  
(or NORMwhen the B.E.S.T. function is set to OFF) after  
you finish dubbing the tapes.  
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT  
connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.  
When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,  
the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to  
the camcorder's instruction manual for operating procedure.  
IMPORTANT  
To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same  
colour system. Select the appropriate colour system (16).  
PAL, SECAM and NTSC camcorders can be used as a player  
for editing.  
B Set recorders input mode  
Press number key 0and/or PR +/to select F-1for the  
AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors, or S-2for the AUDIO/S-  
VIDEO input connectors, depending on the connectors being  
used.  
a If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector...  
Recorder  
C Select EDITfor picture control set mode  
Follow the Picture Controlsection on page 15, then select  
EDIT.”  
D Start camcorder  
Engage its Play mode.  
VIDEO input  
AUDIO  
E Start recorder  
Engage its Record mode.  
input  
Audio/Video Cable  
(not provided)  
Edit to or from Another Video Recorder  
Player  
Your recorder  
TV Receiver  
VIDEO OUT  
Player  
(MONO)  
Camcorder  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO CHANNEL  
RF Cable (provided)  
AV Cable  
(not provided)  
b If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...  
Recorder  
Another recorder  
Recorder  
Recorder  
Your recorder  
TV Receiver  
S-VIDEO (S-2)  
input  
AUDIO  
input  
(MONO)  
Audio Cable (not provided)  
S-Video Cable (provided)  
VIDEO  
CHANNEL  
AV Cable  
(not provided)  
RF Cable  
(provided)  
S-VIDEO OUT  
Player  
Another recorder  
Camcorder  
AUDIO OUT  
Player  
20 —  
 
You can use your video recorder as the source player or the  
recording deck.  
System Connections  
A Make connections  
Connect the player's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector to the  
recorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector.  
Connecting/Using a Stereo System  
These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to  
your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the  
soundtrack through the stereo.  
Use the L connector for monaural connection.  
B Set recording decks input mode  
Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press number key 0and/or  
PR +/to select depending on the connector being used "L-1"  
for the rear panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors, or F-1for  
the front panel VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors.  
FM Tuner  
CD Player  
C Select EDITfor picture control set mode  
Follow the Picture Controlsection on page 15, then select  
EDIT.”  
Stereo Amplifier  
I
AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR  
D Start source player  
Engage its Play mode.  
Audio Cable  
(not provided)  
E Set recording deck  
Engage its Record mode.  
NOTES:  
Speaker Television  
Speaker  
To edit, both the player and the recorder must be of the same  
colour system. Select the appropriate colour system (16).  
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to  
set O.S.D.to OFFbefore starting (16).  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
NTSC tapes being played back in the "NTSC]PAL" mode  
(16) 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") for "NTSC"  
setting (16).  
When you select EDITto dub tapes, be sure to select AUTO”  
(or NORMwhen the B.E.S.T. function is set to OFF) after  
you finish dubbing the tapes (15).  
If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio input/  
output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this  
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 OUT  
connectors to the recording deck's S-Video and Audio input  
connectors.  
(MONO)  
Mains  
outlet  
Rear View  
AUDIO OUT  
Make Connections  
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video  
recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals 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 TV set 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.  
When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck ...  
... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input  
connectors to the source player's S-Video and Audio output  
connectors. Then, set the recorder's input mode to S-1.  
CAUTIONS  
This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with  
regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you  
check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi  
audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the  
input level to the speakers may damage them.  
Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent  
television interference. If both are of the non-shielded type, do  
not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can  
adversely affect the video playback picture.  
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TUNER/TIMER  
TV channel storage  
capacity  
Specifications  
: 99 positions (+AUX position)  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
VHF  
GENERAL  
Power requirement  
Rating  
Operating  
Power consumption  
Power on  
Power off  
Temperature  
Operating  
: (Low) 42 MHz 175 MHz/  
(High) 175 MHz 470 MHz  
: 470 MHz 870 MHz  
: UHF channels (Adjustable E28 E60)  
: AC 110 V 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
: AC 90 V 260 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
UHF  
Aerial output  
Memory backup time  
: 18 W  
: 3.5 W  
: Approx. 6 months  
Estimated figure based on supplied  
fresh battery; actual performance may  
differ.  
: 5°C to 40°C  
Storage  
Operating position  
: 20°C to 60°C  
: Horizontal only  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 265 mm  
: RF cable,  
Weight  
: 3.0 kg  
S-Video cable,  
Format  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
: S-VHS/VHS standard  
Infrared remote control unit,  
R6/UM-3battery x 2,  
Lithium battery CR2025 –  
: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette  
(PAL/MESECAM)  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.  
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
: 160 min. with T-160 video cassette  
(NTSC)  
(LP)  
(EP)  
: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette  
(PAL/MESECAM)  
: 720 min. with E-240 video cassette  
(PAL/MESECAM)  
: 480 min. with T-160 video cassette  
(NTSC)  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: PAL-type colour signal and CCIR  
monochrome signal, 625 lines/  
50 fields  
: NTSC colour and EIA monochrome  
signals, 525 lines/60 fields  
Recording system  
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical  
scan system  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
S-VHS  
: 45 dB  
: 400 lines  
VHS PAL/MESECAM : 250 lines  
VHS NTSC  
Frequency range  
Normal audio  
Hi-Fi audio  
: 220 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
Input/Output  
: RCA connectors:  
IN x 2, OUT x 1  
S-Video connectors:  
IN x 2, OUT x 1  
22 —  
 
Information on Multi-System Compatibility  
Off-Air Recording  
The 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.  
TV system  
HR-S6960AA  
Recorded Tape  
PAL  
Recording circuit  
PAL  
PAL B/G, I, D/K  
MESECAM  
NTSC  
Multi-system tuner  
(B/G, I, D/K)  
SECAM B/G,  
D/K (OIRT)  
MESECAM  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC (M)  
NOTE:  
This model does not operate in BRAZIL (PAL-M) or ARGENTINA (PAL-N).  
Playback  
The recorder can play back all 3 types of recorded tape.  
Recorded Tape  
HR-S6960AA  
TV system  
PAL  
Playback circuit  
Multi-system receiver  
PAL  
MESECAM  
NTSC  
PAL  
(B/G, D/K, I, H)  
NTSC (M)  
Built-in  
RF converter  
K, I, G, H  
MESECAM  
RF OUT  
NTSC PAL  
NTSC 3.58 MHz  
Multi-system monitor  
Manual switching  
Manual switching  
PAL  
SECAM  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 4.43 MHz  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
NOTE:  
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 system select  
switch of the TV is adjusted to the AUTO position. In such a case, set the TV's colour system select switch to the appropriate position  
which corresponds to the TV system you have selected at the TV System Select screen.  
23 —  
 
Tape-To-Tape Editing  
There are 4 different types of recorded tape, depending on the signal recorded.  
Dubbed Tape  
Recorded Tape  
Playback equipment  
HR-S6960AA  
PAL  
PAL  
PAL  
MESECAM  
SECAM  
PAL  
MESECAM  
MESECAM  
SECAM  
MESECAM  
Recording circuit  
NTSC 3.58 MHz  
NTSC 4.43 MHz  
NTSC 3.58 MHz  
NTSC 4.43 MHz  
NTSC  
NTSC  
24 —  
 
Troubleshooting  
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily  
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.  
Power  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
No power is applied to the The mains power cord is disconnected.  
recorder.  
Connect the mains power cord.  
The clock is functioning  
properly, but the recorder  
cannot be powered.  
#is displayed on the display panel with Auto  
Timer set to OFF.  
Press the # button to turn the #indicator off.  
The remote control won't The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
Press # on the remote control.  
Reset A/B code. (17)  
function.  
Timer is on.  
Remote control A/B code is wrong.  
Tape Transport  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
The tape will not rewind or The tape is already fully rewound or fast-  
Check the cassette.  
fast-forward.  
forwarded.  
Playback  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
The playback picture does If you're using the RF OUT connection . . .  
If you are using the RF OUT connection . . .  
. . . set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel.  
(5)  
not appear while the tape  
is running.  
. . . the TV receiver's channel selector is not set to  
the VIDEO channel.  
. . . the recorder's VIDEO channel has not been  
correctly set.  
If you're using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, the  
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.  
. . . Perform Video Channel Set. (5)  
If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set  
the TV to its AV mode.  
Noise appears during  
visual search.  
This is normal.  
Noise appears during  
normal playback.  
The automatic tracking mode is engaged.  
The automatic tracking mode is engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (7)  
Noise appears during  
slow-motion playback.  
Try manual tracking. (7)  
Noise appears during still  
playback.  
Press PR +/few times to remove the noise bars  
from the screen.  
Breaks are noticeable in  
Hi-Fi soundtrack.  
Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Engage and adjust tracking manually. (7)  
The playback picture is  
blurred or interrupted  
while TV broadcasts are  
clear. Or USE CLEANING  
CASSETTEappears on the  
screen.  
The video heads may be dirty.  
The heads must be cleaned. Use a dry cleaning  
cassette TCL-2or consult your JVC dealer.  
Playback picture has a loss The wrong colour system is selected for the tape Select the correct colour system. (16)  
of colour.  
being played back.  
The wrong colour system was selected during  
recording.  
Once recorded, the signal cannot be corrected. Be  
sure to choose the correct setting before recording.  
No sound accompanies  
the playback picture.  
The TV system you have selected at the TV System Set it to the correct position for the TV broadcast  
Select screen is incorrect. system used in your area. (17)  
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Recording  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Recording cannot be  
started.  
There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the  
has had its Record Safety tab removed. slot where the tab was removed.  
TV broadcasts cannot be  
recorded.  
"L-1", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2" has been selected as the Set to the desired channel.  
input mode.  
Tape-to-tape editing is not The source (another video recorder, camcorder)  
Confirm that the source is properly connected.  
possible.  
has not been properly connected.  
All necessary power switches have not been  
turned on.  
Confirm that all units' power switches are turned  
on.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to L-1, F-1, S-1or S-2.  
Camcorder recording is  
not possible.  
The camcorder has not been properly connected. Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected.  
The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to L-1, F-1, S-1or S-2.  
Timer Recording  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Timer recording won't  
work.  
The clock and/or the timer have been set  
incorrectly.  
Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.  
The timer is not engaged.  
Press # and confirm that #is displayed on the  
display panel.  
On-screen timer  
programming is not  
possible.  
Timer recording is in progress.  
Timer programming can't be performed while a  
timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.  
#on the display panel  
won't stop blinking.  
The timer is engaged but there's no cassette  
loaded.  
Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact,  
or cover the hole using adhesive tape.  
The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab Remove the cassette and cover the hole with  
removed.  
adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record  
Safety tab intact.  
#blinks for 10 seconds # has been pressed when there are no programs Check the programmed data and re-program as  
and the Timer mode is  
disengaged.  
in memory, or the timer record information has  
been programmed incorrectly.  
necessary, then press # again.  
The power shuts off and  
#won't stop blinking.  
The end of the tape was reached during timer  
recording.  
The programme may not have been recorded in its  
entirety. Next time make sure you have enough  
time on the tape to record the entire programme.  
The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW  
system does not timer-  
record properly.  
The recorder's channel positions have been set  
incorrectly.  
Refer to G-CODETM/SHOWVIEWTM System Setup”  
and re-perform the procedure. (10)  
Other Problems  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Whistling or howling is  
heard from the TV during  
camcorder recording.  
The camcorder's microphone is too close to the  
Position the camcorder so its microphone is away  
from the TV.  
Turn the TV's volume down.  
TV.  
The TV's volume is too high.  
When scanning channels, Those channels have been designated to be  
some of them are skipped  
over.  
If you need the skipped channels, restore them.  
(5)  
skipped.  
The channel cannot be  
changed.  
Recording is in progress.  
Press 9 to pause the recording, change channels,  
then press 4 to resume recording.  
Channel settings that were After the manual settings were made, Auto  
Perform manual setting again.  
made manually seem to  
have changed or  
disappeared.  
Channel Set was performed.  
No channels are stored in The TV aerial cable was not connected to the  
Connect the TV aerial cable to the recorder  
properly and turn off the recorder power once,  
then turn the recorder power back on again. The  
recorder will try Auto Set Up again. (5)  
the recorder's memory.  
recorder when Auto Set Up was performed.  
“– –:– –” is displayed on  
the front display panel after  
a power outage.  
The lithium battery is exhausted.  
Replace the lithium battery with a new one.  
(2).  
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Memo  
27 —  
 
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