JVC HR-S9700EK manual

H R-S9700EK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0320-001B 625 DIGITAL TBC / NR SAT S-VHS ET SAT S-VHS ET DIGITAL TBC / NR 1 . , / ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ 23 456 789 1 2 1 2 3 VCR TV CABLE /SAT TV/VCR – –:– – AUDIO 0000 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE PR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX WEEKLY/HEBDO EXPRESS LCD PROG 0 PROG NAVIGATION OK 3 4 4[...]

2 SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red 625 IMPORT ANT n Please read the various precautions on page 2 – 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder . n It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of t[...]

3 V ideo tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder . The ST ANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON. Failu[...]

4 This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the main[...]

5 QUICK SET UP GUIDE 1 . , / ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 VCR TV CABLE /SAT TV/VCR – – :– – AUDIO 0000 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE PR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX WEEKLY/HEBDO EXPRESS LCD PROG 0 PROG NAVIGATION OK 3 4 4 MENU 30 SEC T V P R + T V P R – T V – T V + ENTER/ENTREE STEP 1 CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL T[...]

6 PAUSE/R.A.EDIT TELEC./MONTAGE AUDIO OUT SORTIE OUT SORTIE AV1 (L-1) AV2 (L-2) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR S SYNCHRO EDIT MONTAGE SYNCHRO SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT JLIP ANT. IN ANTENNE ENTREE RF OUT ANTENNE SORTIE A V CONNECTION T o connect to a TV with 21-pin A V input connector (SCART) . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder[...]

7 PAUSE/R.A.EDIT TELEC./MONTAGE AUDIO OUT SORTIE OUT SORTIE AV1 (L-1) AV2 (L-2) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR S SYNCHRO EDIT MONTAGE SYNCHRO SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT JLIP ANT. IN ANTENNE ENTREE RF OUT ANTENNE SORTIE NOTES: ● Y ou can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures. ● W ith S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset Do[...]

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) STEP 3 AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK, GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL* The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel* automatically the first time the button on t[...]

9 PRESET DOWNLOAD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS B Y DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV , CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin SCAR T cable is connected between your TV and the recorder . n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n bat[...]

10 IMPORT ANT n In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly , and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly . If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly , when you timer -record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+ system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programmin[...]

11 T -V LINK T -V Link Functions When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( Z pg. 6), the following functions are available. Y ou can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV . * Compatible with TVs offering T -V Link, EasyLink, Megalog[...]

12 Installing Satellite Contr oller SITUA TE SA TELLITE CONTROLLER 1 Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver’ s remote sensor is unobstructed. A TT ACH SA TELLITE CONTROLLER 2 Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller . MAKE CONNECTIONS 3 Be su[...]

13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 NUMBER ACCESS SA T CONTROL SET SCREEN 4 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SA T CONTROL SET”, then press OK or # . ENTER SA TELLITE RECEIVER’S BRAND 5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the brand code from the list in the left column, then press OK . ● If the bra[...]

14 BASIC OPERA TIONS Playback The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the fron[...]

15 A TTENTION ● The operations by JOG dial/ SHUTTLE ring do not include T imeScan ( Z pg. 40). ● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by- frame playback mode, ● the picture will be distorted. ● noise bars will appear . ● there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP/ EP mode. ● Noise may appear or the pictur[...]

16 TV signals being received by the recorder ’ s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. Y ou can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder . BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) Recording T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See below). ● [...]

17 1 3 2 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 Record One Pr ogramme While W atching Another Elapsed Recording Time Indication Y ou can check the exact time of a recording. T ape Remaining Time DISPLA Y REMAINING TIME 1 Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears. ● The display panel shows the tape remaining[...]

18 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN 1 Press PROG . The front display panel looks like this: ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER 2 Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record, then press OK . ● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number . The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel: The dis[...]

19 SET T APE SPEED 4 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 5 Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC " is not lit on [...]

20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 OK WEEKLY 7 9 DAILY 6 Express Timer Pr ogramming BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer -record the programme. START+/– 2,3 4 PROG 1,9 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN 1 Press P[...]

21 ENTER PRESET POSITION 6 Press PR +/– to enter the preset position corre- sponding to the broadcast- ing station you wish to record. SET T APE SPEED 7 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 8 Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit[...]

22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Pr ogrammes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 1 Press ‰ , then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLA Y 2 Press . ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/ DISPLA Y 3 Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the next programme's information[...]

23 When programmes overlap each other If "PROGRAM OVERLAPPED" appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. EX. Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other . CONFIRM OVERLAPPING PROGRAMMES 1 Overlapp[...]

24 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS VIDEO NA VIGA TION SCREEN 2 Press % fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VIDEO NA VIGA TION", then press OK or # . Check Memor y Y ou can check the amount of recorded information in the memory . LOAD A RECORDED CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder . ● While "[...]

25 VIDEO NAVIGA TION EDIT TITLE FIND TITLE FIND BLANK SP ACE CHECK MEMORY NA VIGA TION : ON [ 5∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT NOTES: ● V ideo Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder only . ● T o record the date and time as the programme title in this recorder's memory , make sure the recorder's clock is set correc[...]

26 Title Editing T urn on the TV and select the A V mode. Y ou can edit the tape title and the programme titles as you like. Y ou can also select the category in the programme title. In short, you can use the V ideo Navigation function to create your own video tape library . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 NUMBER MENU OK VIDEO N[...]

27 ENTER CHARACTER 6 Press NUMBER keys and # to enter characters, then press OK . For details, refer to "Entering Character" below . RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU . Entering Character Press the appropriate NUMBER key , then press # to enter each character . Refer to the example below . (Ex.) Enter "JVC NEWS" 1 Press 5 (JK[...]

28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 MENU OK VIDEO NA VIGA TION (cont.) Edit Programme Title And Categor y SELECT PROGRAMME 1 Press % fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, then press OK or # . The "TITLE" display begins blinking. ENTER CHARACTER 2 Press NUMBER keys and # to enter char[...]

29 Delete Pr ogramme Data SELECT PROGRAMME 1 Press % fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to delete, then press . DELETE PROGRAMME DA T A 2 Press % fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "YES", then press OK or # . RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press MENU . Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit T ape Title" [...]

30 VIDEO NA VIGA TION (cont.) Sor ting By T ape Number This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to playback in the order sorted by tape number . FIND TITLE BY T APE NO. BY DA TE BY CA TEGORY [ 5∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT ] 1/100 0999 BBC2 1900 28.12.99 0999 F1 BRAZIL 28.12.99 0999 007 GOLDE 25.12.99 0999 BBC1 2100 30.11.99 0998 ZDF[...]

31 ACCESS CA TEGOR Y SCREEN 1 Press % fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "BY CA TEGORY", then press OK or # . SELECT CA TEGORY 2 Press % fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the category you want to watch, then press OK . SELECT PROGRAMME 3 Press % fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play bac[...]

32 Y our video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders[...]

33 Video Stabilizer Y ou can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another recorder . * The default setting is "OFF". ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi , then press OK or # [...]

34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 Selecting The Sound Y ou W ant AUDIO Audio Recording Level Contr ol In most cases, setting the audio recording level control to the centre position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary , you can adjust the audio recording level more precisely by reffering to the audio level indicator[...]

35 Soundtrack Selection Y our video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display USE + HI FI For Hi-Fi stereo tapes LR HI FI For main audio o[...]

36 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 Index Search Y our recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. Additional index codes can be added manually during playback. (See Below .) This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: B[...]

37 Super VHS (S-VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS Y our recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS. T o record in S-VHS: Perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "O N ". Then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. The S-VHS recording mode will be selected. T o record in[...]

38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) Playback/ Recording According T o T ape Charac- teristics The B.E.S.T . (Biconditional Equalised Signal T racking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback p[...]

39 Recording ST ART RECORDING 1 Press and hold RECORD and press PLA Y on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder . DURING B.E.S.T . B.E.S.T . COMPLETE ● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. NOTES: ● The B.E.S.T . system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tap[...]

40 1 3 2 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 TimeScan Y our recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. T imeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during the T imeScan modes ( Z pg. 41 ). T imeScan also allows you to[...]

41 TimeScan * * T o activate the Still mode from the remote control press P AUSE button. Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's @ # button. ** Smooth slow motion delivering an uninterrupted moving image without distortion. ● ±1/6x and ±1/18x search of EP recordings are not T ime Jog. ● If the picture jitters vertically ,[...]

42 PAUSE/R.A.EDIT TELEC./MONTAGE AUDIO OUT SORTIE OUT SORTIE AV1 (L-1) AV2 (L-2) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR S SYNCHRO EDIT MONTAGE SYNCHRO SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT JLIP ANT. IN ANTENNE ENTREE RF OUT ANTENNE SORTIE This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer -programmed on your externa[...]

43 A TTENTION ● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver's power is turned on. ● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the A V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector , be sure not to engage the Auto Sate[...]

44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) Remote Contr ol Functions Remote A/B Code Switching 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 re[...]

45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 SET TV BRAND CODE 1 Refer to the chart below . Press and hold TV on the recorder's remote control for over 2 seconds, enter your TV’ s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press OK . Press on the recorder's remote control to turn on the TV and try operations ( Z step 2 ). ● Once[...]

46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 Satellite Receiver Multi- Brand Remote Control Y our remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer ’ s satellite receivers can also be controlled. SET SA TELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE 1 Refer to the char[...]

47 Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –: – – 0 3 4 4 OK Picture Contr ol This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUT O." ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press ME[...]

48 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 Edit Fr om A Camcorder AUX PR Y ou can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... ... connect the camcorder ’ s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder ’ s front panel AUDIO/ VID[...]

49 The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder equipped with a LANC connector and your video recorder . Synchr o Editing MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect your recorder to camcorder ( Z pg. 48), and connect your recorder's SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the [...]

50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 Edit T o Or Fr om Another V ideo Recorder Y ou can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the player ’ s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder ’ s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 51. A When Using Y our V ideo Recorder[...]

51 RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCAR T Cable (not provided) Player Y our recorder Recorder Y our recorder TV Receiver TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCAR T Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- NEL or A V mode VIDEO CHANNEL or A V mode Another recorder Another recorder Recorder Player A B NOTES: ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your d[...]

52 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) OUTPUT/INPUT SET L-1 OUTPUT VIDEO L-1 INPUT VIDEO L-2 SELECT A/V L-2 INPUT VIDEO [ 5∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT L-2 SELECT/INPUT Setting The A V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set [...]

53 Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. A TTENTION: Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode. Audio Dubbing Original sound AUDIO OUT Audio mixer MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel. ● Wh[...]

54 Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously . Use your video recorder as the recorder . A TTENTI[...]

55 ENGAGE INSER T EDITING 6 Press INSERT . ● Y our recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " " and " " light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record. ST ART EDITING 7 Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to[...]

56 PAUSE/ R.A.EDIT REMOTE PAUSE 1 2 3 0 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote P AUSE Connector . Y ou can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequ[...]

57 LOCA TE EDIT -IN POINT 7 Find the point on the source tape from where you want the edited scene to begin by pressing @ # or using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial, then press IN/OUT (or PROG ). ● The edit-in point is registered in memory and appears on the screen. LOCA TE EDIT -OUT POINT 8 Find the point where you want the edited scene to end [...]

58 Information On J T erminal J T erminal (JLIP(Joint Level Inter face Protocol) Connector) The J T erminal is used to connect the recorder to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the recorder during editing and certain other operations. Examples: W ith the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV -CB3E: ● Enables Rand[...]

59 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 OK T urn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or A V mode). On-Screen Display NOTES: ● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting. ● During playback, the operation mode indicators may sometimes be disturbed d[...]

60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 REW PLAY OK Power Save Mode Y ou can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or # . SELECT POWER SA VE MODE 3 Press %fi t[...]

61 Auto SP → LP Timer If, when timer -recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180- minute tape NOTES: ● The Auto SP → LP T imer feature is not available duri[...]

62 Repeat Playback Y our video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly . ST ART PLA YBACK 1 Press PLA Y . ACTIV A TE REPEA T PLA YBACK 2 Press PLA Y and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly . ● The tape plays 100 times automatically , and then stops. [...]

63 PAUSE/R.A.EDIT TELEC./MONTAGE AUDIO OUT SORTIE OUT SORTIE AV1 (L-1) AV2 (L-2) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR S SYNCHRO EDIT MONTAGE SYNCHRO SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT JLIP ANT. IN ANTENNE ENTREE RF OUT ANTENNE SORTIE I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Connection T o A Stereo Sys[...]

64 1 3 2 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS V ideo Channel Set V ideo Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable. With A V or S-VIDEO Connection ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE 1 Press and hold down STOP on the recor[...]

65 Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. n the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder . n the connected TV is turned on. n batteries have been installed in the remote control. ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE 1 Press and hold down STOP[...]

66 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 OK MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) T uner Set IMPORT ANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Z pg. 8) or Preset Download ( Z pg. 9). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in y[...]

67 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 VIEW CONFIRMA TION SCREEN 4 After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station n[...]

68 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Storing Channels Manually T o store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 8), Preset Download ( Z pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 66). ACCESS MAIN MENU 1 Press MENU . ACCESS CONFIRMA TION SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) t[...]

69 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 68 to access the C onfirmation screen before continuing. Change Station Preset Position SELECT ITEM 1 Press %fi @ # until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking. SELECT NEW POSITION 2 Pres[...]

70 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT ST A TION NAME CHARACTER 1 Press # until the first letter of the station name begins blinking. ENTER NEW CHARACTER 2 Press %fi to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, * , +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character is indicated, then press # to enter . Enter the remaining characters the same w[...]

71 TV Station And ID List ST ATION NAME ID* Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD AR TE AR TE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BR T1 BR T1 BR T2 BR T2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4 Channel 5 CH 5 DRS DRS DR TV DR TV DSF DSF Euronews EURN Euron[...]

72 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV . BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East Bluebell Hill ......................... 40 46 43 65 — Crystal Palace ....................... 26 33 23 30 37 D[...]

73 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 – –:– – 0 3 4 4 Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK u[...]

74 VIDEO Plus+ ® System Setup IMPORT ANT Normally , Auto Set Up ( Z pg. 8), Preset Download ( Z pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( Z pg. 66) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically . Y ou need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. ● When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the preset position, where the[...]

75 PLA YBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal playback, the pictur[...]

76 Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair . POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The mains power cord is disconnected. ● “ ‰ “ is displayed on the display panel with Auto T[...]

77 CORRECTIVE ACTION Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ and confirm that “ ‰ “ is displayed on the display panel. T imer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. W ait until it finishes. Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape. Remove the casse[...]

78 FRONT VIEW SP VPS/PDC VCR + 8 4 0 6 15dB NORM S-VIDEO VIDEO L – AUDIO – R R. A.EDIT SYNCHRO TV / VCR AUDIO – –:– – IN / OUT MARK ERASE START INDEX SP/LP/EP VN/LD/EP 0000/ SAT S-VHS ET DIGITAL TBC / NR 1 3 7 8 6 5 9 0 4 2 ! @ #$ t q () * e r w % %^ & Index SUBSIDIARY INFORMA TION (cont.) 1 ST ANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off [...]

79 INSIDE VIEW OF FRONT P ANEL DAIRY /QTDN. WEEKLY /HEBDO VPS / PDC PROG OK 1 3 2 START STOP DEBUT FIN DATE PR INSERT A. DUB 8 SAT S-VHS ET DIGITAL TBC / NR 2 5 6 t r q ( ) 7 % ^ & * w 8 9 ! 0 @ 4 3 1 # $ e T o access covered buttons/connectors, press the front panel open button so that the front panel opens. 1 PROG Button accesses VIDEO Plus+ [...]

80 PAUSE/R.A.EDIT TELEC./MONTAGE AUDIO OUT SORTIE OUT SORTIE AV1 (L-1) AV2 (L-2) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR S SYNCHRO EDIT MONTAGE SYNCHRO SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT JLIP ANT. IN ANTENNE ENTREE RF OUT ANTENNE SORTIE 1 ! 0 3 2 6 5 4 7 9 8 1 Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder . Z pg. 6 2 S OUT Connector enables S-VIDEO c[...]

81 1 B.E.S.T . Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T . is active. Z pg. 38 Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and output levels. Z pg. 34 2 Programme Time Indicators show the programme start time ( ) and the programme stop time ( ) for timer -recording. Z pg. 20 3 Symbolic Mode Indicators 4 "Timer" Indicat[...]

82 REMOTE CONTROL SUBSIDIARY INFORMA TION (cont.) 1 . , / ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ 2 3 456 789 1 2 1 2 3 VCR TV CABLE /SAT TV/VCR – –: – – AUDIO 0000 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE PR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX WEEKLY/HEBDO EXPRESS LCD PROG 0 PROG NAVIGATION OK 3 4 4 MENU 30 SEC T V P R + T V P R – T V – T V + ENTER/ENTREE W q T 3 9 2 [...]

83 How T o Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. ( Z pg. 45, 46) ● Point the remote control toward the sensor window . ● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m. NOTES: ● When inserting th[...]

GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V ` , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 25 W Power off : 5.2 W T emperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 437 mm x 106 mm x 352 mm W eight : 5.1 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS P AL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 m[...]