CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ............................. 2 Some Do's And Don'ts ..................... 4 QUICK SET UP GUIDE 5 CHECK THE CONTENTS .................. 5 INSTALLATION ................................ 6 AUTO SET UP .................................. 8 D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER T-V LINK HM-DR10000EK 11 T-V LINK Functions ......................... 11 BASIC OPERATIONS 12 Playback ......................................... 12 Recording .......................................
SAFETY FIRST 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. IMPORTANT n Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder.
The STANDBY/ON current on and off. " button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON. Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a singlespeed video recorder. Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette. 1. DO NOT place the recorder . . . ...
SAFETY FIRST (cont.) Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment 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.
QUICK SET UP GUIDE Dear Customer, STEP Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder. 1 CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW Video Cassette Recorder VCR TV 1 LCD PROG AUDIO POWER TIMER REC LINK DIGITAL TBC/NR STD CABLE /SAT – –:– – TV/VCR LS3 ENTER/ENTREE 2 1 .,/ ABC 2 3 4 5 MNO GHI JKL 30 SEC DEF 6 3 VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN.
STEP QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) INSTALLATION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV 2 Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. Back of TV RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable (not provided) Aerial connector 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) AV1 IN/OUT 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) AV1 OUT switch ANT. IN SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP R.PAUSE S OUT S IN (S-1) AV1 OUT COMP. Y/C L AV1 IN/OUT(L-1) ANT. IN AUDIO R Mains outlet OUT IN(S-1) AV2 IN/DECODER(L-2) ANT. OUT ANT.
Back of TV AUDIO IN connectors S-VIDEO IN connector S-Video cable (provided) Audio cable (not provided) Aerial connector S OUT Mains outlet ANT. IN Mains power inlet SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP R.PAUSE S OUT S IN (S-1) AV1 OUT COMP. Y/C L AV1 IN/OUT(L-1) ANT. IN AUDIO R OUT IN(S-1) AV2 IN/DECODER(L-2) ANT. OUT DV IN Back of Recorder AUDIO OUT ANT. OUT RF Cable (provided) S-VIDEO CONNECTION To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . .
STEP QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) AUTO SET UP 3 SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers assigned by the VIDEO Plus+ system automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet. Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: n the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder.
PRESET DOWNLOAD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 6), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 8). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers assigned by the VIDEO Plus+ system automatically.
QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel A When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed. B When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1" will be displayed. C When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –" will be displayed.
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. You 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, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fullywired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
BASIC OPERATIONS 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. ● This recorder can play back tapes that have been recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS and VHS formats. ● When playing back a tape, this recorder automatically identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, or VHS). Playback Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
s Slow motio n y search sea JOG dial ● Still picture during playback by pressing PAUSE. ● High-speed (turbo) search by pressing FF or REW. Pl a ard Forw rch Reverse la e rs v e rs e Re low Possible operations on this page for tapes recorded in D-VHS mode: y Re p ve Still Slow Motion (S-VHS/VHS Mode Only) SHUTTLE ring NOTES: ● The operations using the JOG dial or SHUTTLE ring are not possible with cassttes recorded in D-VHS mode.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) D-VHS Recording Recording TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder. 1 ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. ● Insert a D-VHS cassette to record in the D-VHS mode.
Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Recording Mode Cassette D-VHS S-VHS VHS D-VHS Yes Yes Yes S-VHS No Yes Yes VHS No No Yes S-VHS/VHS Recording 1 2 NOTES: ● The D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS and VHS mode recordings are possible with this recorder. ● To record in the D-VHS mode, use a D-VHS cassette. ● To record in the S-VHS mode, you can use a S-VHS or DVHS cassette. ● To record in the VHS mode, you can use a VHS, S-VHS or D-VHS cassette. 3 4 When using the AV connection (Z pg.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) Record One Programme While Watching Another TV G O PR 1 SELECT PRESET TO WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view. RD CO RE ● The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder's TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape.
Elapsed Recording Time Indication R D RE SE T IS PL AY 17 CO UN TE You can check the exact time of a recording. 1 2 – –:– – 1 – –:– – SET COUNTER DISPLAY Press – –:– – (or DISPLAY) until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel. RESET COUNTER Press 0000 (or COUNTER RESET) before starting recording or playback. ● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. ® VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming 1 Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Set the appropriate recording mode (D-VHS, S-VHS or VHS) (Z pg.
4 5 SET TAPE SPEED D-VHS mode: Press STD/LS3 ( ) to set the tape speed. S-VHS or VHS mode: Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 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 the display panel, PDC is set to OFF. Z "PDC Recording" in the column below.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Set the appropriate recording mode (D-VHS, S-VHS or VHS) (Z pg. 14, 15). ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
6 ENTER PRESET POSITION Press TV PROG +/– to enter the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record. – P1 – START 21:00 SP(STD) STOP 22:00 = VPS/PDC OFF DATE 25.12 [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT TV PROG 1 BBC 1 Satellite Receiver Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to the appropriate mode. (Z pg. 50) 2 Perform steps 1 – 10.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes 1 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 2 DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press ‰ (or ‰TIMER), then press ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY Press . 0 1 3 OK 2 PR START STOP 1 8:00 10:00 2 10:00 10:45 3 11:30 13:00 4 5 6 7 8 [ 3 . CH 3 2 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 ] : NEXT ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/DISPLAY Press again to check more information. Each time you press , the next programme's information appears.
To cancel or replace a programme... 4 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 9 4 4 7 8 STD/LS3 (SP/LP) 0 3 1 2 TV PROG+/– START+/– /– P+ O 5 6 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN/DISPLAY Press as many times as necessary. If there are still some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6. RETURN TO TIMER MODE Press ‰ (or ‰TIMER). NOTE: D ST Press to cancel a programme. To replace a programme, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, TV PROG+/–, STD/LS3 (SP/LP) ( ), PDC.
VIDEO NAVIGATION Navigation 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. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 1 Insert a recorded cassette. ● The tape will run for a few seconds while the recorder searches for the tape number. ACCESS TITLE SCREEN Press NAVIGATION.
Checking Memory Turn Off Navigation You can check the amount of recorded information in the memory. If you don't want to record information on the programmes, set "NAVIGATION" to "OFF". 1 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Perform steps 1 to 2 of "Checking Memory" in the left column before continuing. Press MENU. 1 ACCESS VIDEO NAVIGATION SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VIDEO NAVIGATION", then press OK or #. 3 2 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU.
VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Title Editing When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each programme title. If the tape is recorded for the first time, the tape number and the date and time are recorded in the tape title. You can then edit the tape title and the programme titles as you like. You can also edit the category in the programme title.
6 7 ENTER CHARACTER Press NUMBER keys to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to "Entering Character" below. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU. Edit Programme Title And Category Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit Tape Title" on page 26 before continuing. 1 SELECT PROGRAMME Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, then press OK or #. Entering Character Press NUMBER key, then press # to enter each character. Refer to the example below. (Ex.
VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Delete Tape Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit Tape Title" on page 26 before continuing. 1 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 1 2 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number you want to delete, then press . ]0114 18.03.99 1/ 3 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2 22:00 26.02.99 BBC1 21:00 28.02.99 I-1 *22:15 28.02.99 PR.07 8:15 15.01.00 PR.
Delete Programme Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit Tape Title" on page 26 before continuing. 1 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 2 3 OK 2 SELECT PROGRAMME Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to delete, then press . ]0114 18.03.99 1/ 3 20:00 27.02.99 BBC2 22:00 26.02.99 BBC1 21:00 28.02.99 I-1 * 22:15 28.02.99 PR.07 8:15 15.01.00 PR.
VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) 3 ACCESS SORTING SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "SORTING", then press OK or #. EDITING SORTING CHECKING MEMORY NAVIGATION : ON [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT – –:– – 1 VIDEO NAVIGATION 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 9 4 4 7 8 MENU 0 1 3 4 ACCESS TAPE NO. SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "BY TAPE NO.", then press OK or #. SORTING BY TAPE NO. BY DATE BY CATEGORY OK 2 [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT 5 SELECT TAPE NO.
Sorting By Date Sorting By Category If you have recorded a lot of tapes with this recorder, this function is useful for searching for tape numbers sorted by date. If you have recorded a lot of tapes with this recorder, this function is useful for finding out what category of programme is recorded on the tape. Perform steps 1 to 3 of "Sorting By Tape Number" on page 30 before continuing. 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of "Sorting By Tape Number" on page 30 before continuing.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Recording According To Tape Type S-VHS (Super VHS) And VHS Your recorder can also record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VHS on a D-VHS cassette: Perform the steps 1 – 4 to set "S-VHS" to "AUTO". Then, insert a cassette marked "D-VHS" and press D-VHS to turn off the D-VHS mode. The STD (or LS3) indicator will go off and the S-VHS indicator on the front display panel will light. The S-VHS recording mode will be selected.
1 2 – –:– – 1 AUDIO 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 2 Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. 3 MAIN MENU MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET VIDEO NAVIGATION [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT MENU 0 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN OK 3 SELECT S-VHS MODE Move the highlight (pointer) to "S-VHS" by pressing %fi, then press OK or # to select "AUTO" or "OFF". MODE SET B. E. S. T.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Playback/ Recording According To Tape Characteristics (S-VHS/ VHS Mode Only) B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”. 1 2 Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 3 TURN ON THE RECORDER Press .
Recording 1 START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback. 1 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. ● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Playback Picture Adjustment DIGITAL TBC/NR Digital TBC/NR (S-VHS/VHS Mode Only) Your video recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes. The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function. * The default setting is "ON".
Looking For The Scene You Want 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. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. 1 – –:– – 1 2 30 SEC 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 £ 2 ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH Press @ or # (™ or £). “™ 1” or “£ 1” is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Selecting The Sound You Want AUDIO 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 2 3 Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Soundtrack Selection (S-VHS/VHS Mode) Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (Hi-Fi L, Hi-Fi R and NORM) in the S-VHS/VHS mode and will play back the one you select.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver.
RE C LI N K 41 STD/LS3 (SP/LP) REC LINK indicator ATTENTION ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or . SELECT AV2 SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AV2 SELECT", by pressing %fi, then press OK or to set to "SAT". MODE SET B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON NEXT PAGE [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT 4 5 NOTES: Press MENU.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Remote A/B Code Switching Remote Control Functions 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.
TV Multi-brand Remote Control TV 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. Before you start . . . ● Turn off the TV using its remote control. VCR – –:– – 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 CR /V TV NUMBER 1 1 3 OK 2 2 TV PROG+/– TV +/– Refer to the chart below.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) CABLE/SAT Satellite Receiver MultiBrand Remote Control VCR Your 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. Before you start . . . ● Turn off the satellite receiver using its remote control. – –:– – 1 2 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 1 0 1 3 Refer to the chart below.
Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing (S-VHS/VHS Mode Only) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." 1 2 3 – –:– – 1 Picture Control 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 3 OK 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. You can perform digital editing if the camcorder has a DV output connector. 1 A – –:– – 1 2 NUMBER "0" 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 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/ VIDEO input connectors. B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector... .
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector... B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector... AUDIO input AUDIO input Recorder To rear panel R.PAUSE connector VIDEO input Recorder S-VIDEO input Audio Cable (not provided) Video Cable (not provided) VIDEO OUT Player To rear panel R.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another 1 Video Recorder 2 NUMBER "0" 1 Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 49. A When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ... ... connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording deck. B When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck ... ...
A B TV Receiver (AV mode) Player Your recorder Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) TV Receiver (AV mode) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Another recorder Recorder Another recorder Player C TV Receiver (AV mode) Recorder S-Video Cable (provided) Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Another recorder Player NOTES: ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your deal
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) AV1 SELECT Setting Set "AV1 SELECT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV1 IN/OUT connector of this recorder. 1 Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #. 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AV1 SELECT". 4 Press OK or # to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO".
Synchro Editing (S-VHS/VHS Mode Only) 1 2 3 N CH RD PA ED U IT CO SE RE RO 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. SY 4 5 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 0 NUMBER "0" 3 1 2 TV PROG Recorder 6 7 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect your recorder to camcorder (Z pg.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Information On J Terminal J Terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) The J Terminal 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. Example: With the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV-CB3E: ● Allows you to capture still images from the recorder into a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer.
On-Screen Display Other Functions You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. 1 Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 2 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 9 4 4 7 8 3 MENU 0 3 1 OK 2 4 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 3 1 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #.
Auto SP→LP Timer Auto Timer (S-VHS/VHS Mode Only) 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 180minute tape Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes SP mode LP mode Total 210 minutes Make sure you set "AUTO SP→LP TIMER" to "ON" at the Mode Set screen before the timer-recording starts.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. – –:– – 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 0 1 3 2 AY PL FF REW STOP PAUSE 3 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly. ● The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then stops. STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 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. Connection To A Stereo System FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier 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 AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR I I I I Audio Cable (not provided) Speaker Television Speaker AUDIO OUT SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP R.PAUSE S OUT S IN (S-1) AV1 OUT COMP.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 8) or Preset Download (Z␣ pg. 9). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes.
4 5 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 After "SCAN COMPLETED" PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 –––– is displayed on the screen 02 33 BBC2 09 –––– for about 5 seconds, a 03 23 ITV 10 –––– 04 30 CH4 11 –––– Confirmation screen 37 CH5 12 –––– looking like the one on the 05 06 –––– 13 –––– 07 –––– 14 –––– right appears.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 4 SELECT BAND Press %fi to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press #. PR CH ID FINE DECODER OFF 06 CH01 – –␣ – – +/– ∞ ∞ [5∞] : SELECT [ ] : CURSOR += : OK [MENU] : EXIT – –:– – 1 2 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each. MENU 0 3 1 5 OK Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you want to store.
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 60 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 60 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %fi @ # until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press . ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 2 3 4 5 6 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER" (Z pg. 50). 3 ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 60. SELECT POSITION Press %fi @ # to select the channel position broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press OK twice. CHANGE DECODER SETTING Press # until "OFF" (decoder setting) begins blinking, and set it to "ON" by pressing %fi. RETURN TO CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press OK. ● Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary.
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME ID* STATION NAME ID* Anglia TV ARD ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC2 Berlin 1 Berlin 2 Border TV Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT2 Children Ch Canal + CNN Channel TV Central TV Channel 4 Channel 5 DRS DR TV DSF Euronews Euronews Eurosports France1 France2 France3 Granada TV Grampian TV Hessen1 Hessen3 HRT HTV ITV Network Kabelkanal London MDR MTV Nord3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 Network 2 NRK N-TV Offener Kanal ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 OWL 3 Premiere PR07 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 Rikisutvarpid-S
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) TV Station Channel Number Guide For customers in the U.K. 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 ......................... Crystal Palace ....................... Dover ................................... Heathfield ............................ Oxford .................................
® VIDEO Plus+ Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8), Preset Download (Z␣ pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 58) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You 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 station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Clock Set If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8), Preset Download (Z␣ pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 58), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically. Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set. or — the recorder's memory backup has expired.
6 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 2 7 3 OK 8 SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is “ON”. Set as desired by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. ● For the Just clock function, Z "Just Clock" on page 66. ● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments. SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1.
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION Questions And Answers PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING 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. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No.
Troubleshooting 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. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is applied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Timer recording won’t work. ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. ● The timer is not engaged. Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ and confirm that “‰“ is displayed on the display panel. 2. 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. 3.
Error Code Some error codes may appear on the TV screen when operating the recorder. Refer to the chart below for the solution. ERROR CODE SYMPTOM SOLUTION 102 ● When a signal in which only the analog information is copy protected has been input for the dubbing in D-VHS mode. It is not possible to record a digitally copy protected signal. 103 ● When a signal which is digitally copy protected has been input for dubbing in D-VHS mode. It is not possible to record a digitally copy protected signal.
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) Index FRONT VIEW 2 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L AUDIO R REMOTE B OFF A 345 6 1 S-VIDEO Input Connector enables S-VIDEO connection to camcorder or second recorder; input recordable when "S-2" selected. Z pg. 46 2 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted; door closes, "cassette loaded" indicator lights up on front display panel.
INSIDE VIEW OF FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 45 6 78 9 0! @ #$% ^ & REW FF TV PROG / JOG POWER STANDBY/ON TIMER TIMER REC LINK DIGITAL TBC/NR STD SHUTTLE LS3 DISPLAY NAVIGATION EJECT COUNTER RESET OK TV PROG SYCHRO EDIT REC LINK DIGITAL TBC/NR << << D-VHS STD/LS3 SP/LP * ( )qw e r t 1 STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 ‰TIMER Button engages timer-standby mode. Z pg.
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) REAR VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP R.PAUSE S OUT S IN (S-1) AV1 OUT COMP. Y/C L AV1 IN/OUT(L-1) ANT. IN AUDIO R OUT IN(S-1) ANT. OUT AV2 IN/DECODER(L-2) DV IN 9 0 1 Mains Power Inlet enables connection to a mains outlet using the provided Mains Power Cord. Z␣ pg.␣ 6, 7 2 S OUT Connector enables S-VIDEO connection to TV or second recorder. Z pg.
DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 +8 4 0 6 SP VPS/PDC 15dB NORM 8 9 0 ! 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T. is active. Z pg. 34 Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and output levels. 2 Programme Time Indicators show the programme start time ( ) and the programme stop time ( ) for timer-recording. Z pg.
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # VCR TV 1 LCD PROG AUDIO CABLE /SAT – –:– – ENTER/ENTREE 2 1 .,/ ABC 2 3 4 5 MNO GHI JKL TV/VCR 30 SEC DEF 6 3 VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN.
* CABLE/SAT Button enables remote control of connected satellite receiver. Z pg. 44, “Remote Control LCD” in the right column ( STANDBY/ON Button — same as button on recorder. ) – –:– – (DISPLAY) Button switches display between clock time, tape remaining time, counter readings and preset position*. Z pg. 17 * Preset position is not displayed during playback. q TV/VCR Button switches connected TV's mode between TV and AV. Z pg. 12 w 30 SEC Button initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.
LIST OF TERMS A M A/B Code .................................................................... 42 Audio Rec Mode ......................................................... 39 Auto Set Up .................................................................. 8 Auto SP → LP Timer .................................................... 55 Auto Timer .................................................................. 55 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording .................. 40 Aux Input .....................
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SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO/AUDIO (D-VHS) Format : MPEG2 standard mode Track composition Tape speed : 16.67 mm/sec (STD mode) 5.56 mm/sec (LS3 mode) Head azimuth : ±30 deg Drum rotation : 1800 rpm Tracking system : CTL track system Recording specification Main data input rate : 14.1 Mbps (STD mode) 4.7 Mbps (LS3 mode) Sub data input rate : 0.146 Mbps (STD mode) 48.7 Kbps (LS3 mode) Recording rate : 19.
