ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ................................... 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4 Basic Connection .................................... 4 S-VIDEO Connection .............................. 5 INITIAL SETTINGS 6 Auto Set Up ............................................ 6 Preset Download ..................................... 8 Language .............................................. 10 On-Screen Displays ............................... 11 Power Save Mode .............
EN 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. CAUTION n 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. n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel.
EN The STANDBY/ON current on and off. " 3 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 . . . ...
EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Basic Connection Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable 1 2 3 a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder. c– Connect the provided RF cable between the ANT.
EN 5 S-VIDEO Connection Back of TV Aerial terminal S-VIDEO IN connector AUDIO IN connectors S-Video cable (provided) Aerial or Cable Audio cable (not provided) Mains outlet S OUT Mains power inlet 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 OUT AV2 IN/DECODER(L-2) IN(S-1) ANT. OUT DV IN Back of Recorder AUDIO OUT ANT. OUT RF Cable (provided) ● To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .
EN INITIAL SETTINGS When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display panel. By simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
EN 3 NOTES: SELECT LANGUAGE ● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area. ● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically by reading the clock setting data from a station transmitting a PDC signal while auto channel set is being performed.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 4), 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. 6). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program number automatically. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. Preset Download Perform steps 1 to 3 of "Auto Set Up" on page 6 and 7 before continuing.
EN 9 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel A B C When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed. When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "1" (channel position) will be displayed. When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –" will be displayed.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (Z pg. 9), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required. Language TURN ON THE RECORDER Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK or #. – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 . ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU.
EN You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Messages appear in the selected language (Z pg. 9 or 10). On-Screen Displays – –:– – 1 2 3 Press MENU. 4 The default setting is "ON", so if you want on-screen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 5. If you don’t want the displays to appear, press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "O.S.D." and press OK or # to set "O.S.D." to "OFF".
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press 2 3 Press MENU. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #.
T-V LINK T-V Link Functions When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 4), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with the 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.
EN INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure below to select the appropriate colour system. Colour System Set * SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder. (S-VHS/VHS Mode Only) – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 1 1 2 3 Press MENU.
PLAYBACK EN 15 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). Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Still s Slow motio n search SHUTTLE – –:– – 1 2 30 SEC 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 9 4 4 7 8 0 NOTES: ● The operations using the JOG dial or SHUTTLE ring are not possible with cassttes recorded in D-VHS mode. ● Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration above as you read the following procedures. ● If the recorder is left in still or forward slow motion mode for over 5 minutes, it will automatically go into stop mode.
EN Slow Motion (S-VHS/VHS Mode Only) 1 ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons. During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion (refer to the illustration on page 16). OR During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) 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. £ 2 NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. 1 – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 2 –2 B C –1 D 1 E 2 F 3 MENU 0 1 A % 2 ● To access index codes 2 through 9, press @ or # repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.
EN 19 Digital 3R (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". We recommend that you use the Digital TBC feature when... ... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder. .
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. – –:– – 1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 0 3 1 1 2 3 Press STOP at any time to stop playback. 2 AY PL FF REW STOP PAUSE 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.
EN 21 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.
EN RECORDING D-VHS Recording Basic Recording 1 2 Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record. 3 4 Press STD/LS3 ( ). Check the STD or LS3 indicator to confirm the selected tape speed. 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. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
EN 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 Accidental erasure prevention LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. 2 Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record. 3 4 Press SP/LP ( ). Check the SP/LP indicator on the front display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.
EN RECORDING (cont.) Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording Features 1 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 recorder's TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape. ● If a decoder is connected to the recorder (Z pg.
EN N D TE R IS RE PL A SE Y T Elapsed Recording Time Indication CO U You can check the exact time of a recording. 1 2 – –:– – 1 – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 0 1 2 3 SET COUNTER DISPLAY Press – –:– – (or DISPLAY) until a counter reading appears on the display 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.
EN RECORDING (cont.) 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.
EN Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) 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.
EN RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System (S-VHS/ VHS Mode Only) RE CO RD Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized 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". Preparation TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press 2 3 Press MENU. .
EN 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.
EN TIMER RECORDING With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize.
TI M ER EN ‰TIMER indicator 4 5 6 7 8 9 VPS/PDC Y DAILY 3 KL 2 W EE 1 2 3 4 4 PROG 4 5 Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC" is not lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF. Z "VPS/PDC Recording" on page 33. 6 Press PROG or OK.
EN TIMER RECORDING (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. 22, 23). ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
EN 6 ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. – P1 – START 21:00 STOP 22:00 = SP(STD) VPS/PDC OFF DATE 25.12 [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT TV PROG 1 ARD 33 Satellite Tuner Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: 1 Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" or "SAT (Z pg. 54). 2 Perform steps 1 – 10. Select "L-1" or "L-2" for the channel position in step 6, depending on the connection to the satellite tuner (Z pg. 57 – 59).
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes – –:– – 1 1 2 Press 2 VPS/PDC 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press ‰ (or ‰TIMER), then press ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY . STD/LS3 (SP/LP) 0 3 1 . PR START STOP 1 8:00 10:00 2 10:00 10:45 3 11:30 13:00 4 5 6 7 8 CH 3 2 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 OK [ 2 ] : NEXT TV PROG+/– START+/– /– P+ O ST /– E+ AT D 3 ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/ DISPLAY Press again to check more information.
EN 35 Auto SP→LP 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 . . .
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. 1 2 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 4 ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #. MENU 0 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN This facility allows you record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite tuner. Connect a satellite tuner to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector (Z pg. 57, 58) and programme the timer on the satellite tuner; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off.
EN 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. 2 Press NAVIGATION. 3 Press %fi (or 5∞) to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to watch. 4 Press OK.
EN 39 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 Press MENU.
EN 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.
EN ENTER CHARACTER 6 Press NUMBER keys to enter characters, then press OK. For details, refer to "Entering Character" below. 7 Press MENU. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Edit Programme Title And Category Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit Tape Title" on page 40 before continuing. SELECT PROGRAMME 1 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, then press OK or #. 2 3 Press NUMBER keys to enter characters, then press OK.
EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Delete Tape Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit Tape Title" on page 40 before continuing. 1 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 2 3 ]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.99 [5∞] = : EDIT = [ ] : DELETE ] [MENU] : EXIT MENU 0 1 SELECT TAPE TITLE Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number you want to delete, then press .
EN 43 Delete Programme Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Edit Tape Title" on page 40 before continuing. 1 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 SELECT PROGRAMME Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to delete, then press . 3 OK 2 2 ]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.
EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) 3 ACCESS SORTING SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "SORTING", then press OK or #. VIDEO NAVIGATION EDITING SORTING CHECKING MEMORY NAVIGATION : ON – –:– – 1 [5∞] = [MENU] : EXIT 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 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.
EN 45 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 44 before continuing. 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of "Sorting By Tape Number" on page 44 before continuing.
EN SPECIAL FEATURES 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.
EN 47 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. – –:– – 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 R C /V TV NUMBER 1 1 ● 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. ● JVC or SAMSUNG has more than one code.
EN SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) CABLE/SAT Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite tuner set. In addition to JVC satellite tuners, other manufacturer’s satellite tuners can also be controlled. Before you start . . . ● Turn off the satellite tuner using its remote control. – –:– – 1 2 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 1 0 1 3 OK Refer to the chart below.
EDITING EN Preparation For Editing (S-VHS/VHS Mode Only) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." 3 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. 3 Move the highlighted bar MODE SET (pointer) to "PICTURE B. E. S. T.
EN EDITING (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 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 1 3 2 TV PROG NOTES: 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..
EN 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 Recorder To rear panel R.PAUSE connector To rear panel R.
EN EDITING (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another 1 Video Recorder With C connection ... ● When using your recorder as the recording deck, set "AV1 SELECT" to "S-VIDEO" and "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" (Z pg. 54). ● When using your recorder as the source player, set the AV1 OUT switch on the rear panel to Y/C (Z pg. 4).
EN A B TV Receiver (AV mode) Player Your recorder Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) 53 TV Receiver (AV mode) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Another recorder Another recorder Player Recorder 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 you
EN EDITING (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. MODE SET 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #. B. E. S. T. ON 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AV1 SELECT". PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF 4 Press OK or # to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO". O. S. D.
EN Synchro Editing SE U PA ED RO SY N CH RD CO RE IT (S-VHS/VHS Mode Only) Recorder SYNCHRO EDIT connector LANC Cable (not provided) Player Camcorder The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder with LANC connector and your video recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 2 Connect your recorder to camcorder (Z pg. 50), and connect your recorder's SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the camcorder's LANC connector.
EN 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.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN 57 NOTES: Connection To A Satellite Tuner ● Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" or "SAT". (Z pg. 54) ● You can use Automatic Satellite Program Recording function (Z pg. 37) with this connection. ● To record a programme via the satellite tuner, select L-2 mode by pressing NUMBER keys and/or TV PROG so that "L-2" appears on the display panel. ● If both the satellite tuner and the TV have S-VIDEO connectors, you can enjoy high-quality S-VHS pictures.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Perfect Connections NOTES: This is an example of recommended connection if you have both satellite tuner and decoder. ● Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2". (Z pg. 54) ● You can use Automatic Satellite Program Recording function (Z pg. 37) with this connection. ● To record a programme via the satellite tuner, select L-2 mode by pressing NUMBER keys and/or TV PROG so that "L-2" appears on the display panel.
EN Basic Connections This is an example of basic connection if you have both satellite tuner and decoder. Connect the decoder to the satellite tuner's connector and AV1 IN/OUT connector to the satellite tuner's connector. Then connect the satellite tuner and TV. NOTES: ● To record a satellite programme which delivers the Y/C signal, set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" and "AV1 SELECT" to "S-VIDEO". You can obtain high-quality S-VHS picture.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Decoder The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels. 1 2 3 SELECT INPUT MODE Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER". (Z pg.
EN Connecting/ Using A Stereo System 61 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. 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.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS IMPORTANT Tuner Set Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or by Preset Download (Z pg. 6, 8). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes.
EN 6 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 3 OK 2 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Press OK twice. AUTO SET ● You can set up the recorder's tuner also PLEASE WAIT by Preset Download (Z pg. 8). + + + 0 ● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains [MENU] : EXIT on screen while the recorder searches for receivable Beginning End stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. Wait until the screen as shown in step 7 appears.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 4 SELECT BAND Press %fi to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press #. [5∞] : SELECT [ ] : CURSOR += : OK [MENU] : EXIT – –:– – ∞ ∞ 1 PR CH ID FINE DECODER 12 CH01 – – – – +/– OFF 2 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.
EN Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 64 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 1 2 3 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.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Set Stations (B) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 64 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 5 1 Press # until the first letter of the station name begins blinking. PR CH ID 06 CH45 ARD FINE DECODER +/– OFF Press OK twice.
EN 67 TV Station And ID List ID* STATION NAME ID* STATION NAME 1000 3SAT ADLT ANT3 ARD ARTE BBC BBC1 BBC2 BR3 C+ C1 CAN5 CANV CH4 CH5 CHLD CINE CLUB CMT CNN CSUR DISC DR DRS DSF ETB1 ETB2 EURO EUSP FEMM FILM FNET FR2 FR3 GALA HR3 INFO ITA1 ITA7 ITV JSTV KA2 KAB1 KAN2 LOCA M6 MBC MCM MDR MOVE MTV MTV3 N3 N-TV NBC NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 NEWS NICK NRK NRK2 ODE ORF1 TV1000 3SAT ADULT ANTENA3 ARD ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CANALE5 KETNET CANVAS CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHILD CINEMA TELEC
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 64 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 2 3 OK SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE 1 Press %fi @ # until the channel you want to tune begins blinking. 2 3 Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.
EN 69 ® SHOWVIEW Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6), Preset Download (Z pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 62) 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 SHOWVIEW system, the channel 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.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Clock Set If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 6), Preset Download (Z pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 62), 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.
EN 6 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 4 4 MENU 0 1 2 3 OK 71 SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is "OFF". Set as desired by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. ● For the Just clock function, Z "Just Clock" on page 70. ● 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 CHANNEL POSITION 7 The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1.
EN 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 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.
EN 73 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.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EN 75 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.
EN INDEX FRONT VIEW 1 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L AUDIO R REMOTE B OFF A 3 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors Z pg. 50 2 Cassette Loading Slot VIDEO (MONO)L AUDIO R REMOTE B OFF A Pull the front panel to access covered buttons/connectors. 4 5 3 Remote Control Code Switch Z pg. 46 4 Display Panel Z pg.
EN 77 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 TV PROG OK SYCHRO EDIT REC LINK DIGITAL TBC/NR << << D-VHS STD/LS3 SP/LP * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ( )qw e r t STANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 6 ‰TIMER Button Z pg. 31, 33 DISPLAY Button Z pg. 25 TV PROG +/– Buttons Z pg. 22 NAVIGATION 5∞ Buttons Z pg. 38 POWER Indicator ‰TIMER Indicator Z pg.
EN INDEX (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 Mains Power Inlet Z pg. 4 S OUT Connector Z pg. 5 S IN Connector Z pg. 53 AV1 OUT Switch Z pg. 4 AV1 IN/OUT Connector Z pg. 4, 52, 57 – 60 6 SYNCHRO EDIT Connector Z pg. 55 7 J terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector] Z pg. 56 8 ANT. IN Connector Z pg.
EN 79 DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 +8 4 0 6 SP VPS/PDC 15dB NORM 8 VCR 9 0 !@ 1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display Z pg. 28 Audio Level Indicator 2 Programme Time Indicators Z pg. 32 3 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH: 7 STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: 4 "Timer" Indicator Z pg. 31, 33 5 S-VHS Indicator Z pg. 26 6 Channel/Clock Display Z pg. 9 # $ 7 Tape Speed Indicators Z pg. 23 * EP is only for NTSC playback 8 9 0 ! @ # Audio Mode Indicator Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # VCR TV 1 LCD PROG AUDIO – –:– – 1 .,/ ABC 2 3 4 5 MNO GHI JKL TV/VCR 30 SEC DEF 6 3 VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN.
EN 81 Remote Control LCD The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite tuner's functions. The LCD indicates which of these (VIDEO, TV or CABLE/SAT) the remote control can currently operate. When you first purchase the remote control, or after you have just replaced the batteries, VIDEO A (A code) is selected. 1 To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the video mode.
EN GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 36 W Power off : 8.7 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 468 x 145 x 369 mm Weight : 8.0 kg Maximum recording time D-VHS (STD) : 420 min. with DF-420 video cassette D-VHS (LS3) : 1260 min. with DF-420 video cassette S-VHS/VHS (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette S-VHS/VHS (LP) : 480 min.
LIST OF TERMS EN 83 A M A/B Code ....................................................................46 Audio Rec Mode ......................................................... 27 Auto Set Up .................................................................. 6 Auto SP → LP Timer .................................................... 35 Auto Timer .................................................................. 36 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording .................. 37 Aux Input ..................
EN Auto Set Up – referring to the display panel BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: n The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. n The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet. n The video recorder is turned off. n Load batteries into the remote control. 1 Press 2 Press %fi (remote) to select the international telephone country code. (recorder/remote). International Telephone Country Code (Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.