CONTENTS Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DVS1EK 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 T-V LINK 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.
CAUTION n To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the mains power cord into the recorder until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet. 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.
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 SAT A/B AUDIO – –:– – TV/VCR ENTER/ENTREE STANDBY/ON T 1 DV VHS PULL - OPEN W 2 3 FADE/WIPE EFFECT ON/OFF 4 5 6 PULL - OPEN VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN.
STEP QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) 2 INSTALLATION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. Back of TV RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) AV1 IN/OUT (L-1) S OUT ANT. IN 21-pin AV input Aerial connector connector (SCART) AC IN (DV/VHS) AUDIO OUT (DV/VHS) AV1 OUT L COMP.
Back of TV Aerial connector S-Video cable (not provided) S-VIDEO IN connector Audio cable (not provided) AUDIO IN connectors Mains outlet Mains power inlet AV1 IN/OUT (L-1) S OUT ANT. IN AC IN (DV/VHS) AUDIO OUT (DV/VHS) AV1 OUT L COMP. Y/C R AV2 IN/DECODER (L-2) RF OUT Back of Recorder RF Cable (provided) S-VIDEO CONNECTION To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "AV CONNECTION" (Z pg. 6).
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 VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers 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 VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) Auto Set Up/Preset Download 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 after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 8 or after performing item 2 on page 9. B When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1" will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item 3 on page 8 or after performing item 2 on page 9.
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. Playback Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
High-Speed (Turbo) Search s Slow motio n y sea search Pl a ard Forw rch Reverse la e rs v e rs e Re low y Re p ve Still 1 ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback. OR During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) DISPLAY Mode Setting (DV Deck) 1 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV VHS FF REW 3 O K MENU Set "DISPLAY" to "ON" to display the date and time of the original recording. 1 Press MENU to access the DV MODE SET SOUND MODE 32kHz Main Menu screen. 32kHz MODE SOUND1 2 Move the highlight bar DISPLAY ON AUDIO REC NICAM (pointer) to "DV MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
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. Recording 1 6 7 AY PL EJECT 7 EJECT Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) Accidental erasure prevention ● VHS/S-VHS To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape. TV CO G RD O PR RE Record safety tab ● Mini DV To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, set its erase protection switch to "SAVE". To record on it later, set the switch to "REC".
Record One Programme While Watching Another 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. ● 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. Tape Remaining Time (VHS Deck Only) 1 DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) With VIDEO Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. VIDEO Plus+ Timer 1 Programming Before performing VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. ● Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV.
4 5 SET TAPE SPEED 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. ● VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. ● Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV. ● Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the safety tab in place, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC". The recorder will come on automatically. ● 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. VHS – P1 – START 21:00 STOP 22:00 = SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE 25.12 TV PROG 1 BBC 1 [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT 7 8 SET TAPE SPEED ) 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.
BASIC OPERATIONS (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes 1 T 2 W 1 3 2 PDC 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 TV PROG+/– START+/– D 1 VHS AT E+ /– Press ‰, then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY Press . VHS ● The programme check screen or display appears for the deck (VHS or DV) being selected. PR START STOP 1 8:00 10:00 2 10:00 10:45 3 11:30 13:00 4 5 6 CH 3 2 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Recording According To Tape Type Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS (VHS Deck Only) Your recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VHS: Perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "AUTO". 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. To record in VHS: Insert a cassette marked "VHS".
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Playback/ Recording According To Tape Characteristics B.E.S.T. Picture System (VHS Deck Only) 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 PLAY Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 3 PAUSE 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 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Your video recorder is equipped with a 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... ...
Digital 3R (VHS Deck Only) Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail. 1 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV VHS 1 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) AY PL Playback Effects (DV Deck Only) This function allows you to temporarily insert playback effects on the screen during playback. Because these effects are not recorded on the tape, you will only see the original image when you play back the tape next time. STOP ACTIVATE PLAYBACK EFFECT 1 Press EFFECT repeatedly (within two seconds) to select the desired playback effect (refer to the chart below).
Looking For The Scene You Want Index Search (VHS Deck Only) 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 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 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 Soundtrack Selection (VHS Deck) The VHS recording deck is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
Soundtrack Selection (DV Deck) The DV recording deck is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK USE On-Screen Display L R L For stereo or Bilingual tapes For main audio of Bilingual tapes R For sub audio of Bilingual tapes NOTE: ● Bilingual programmes are not currently broadcast in the U.K.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes AUDIO 1 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV VHS 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.
Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 1 T 2 W 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." 1 2 3 4 Picture Control (VHS Deck Only) 3 4 DV VHS ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Tape Dubbing Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this recorder includes both a VHS deck and a DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. DUB VHS DV 1 1 T 2 W 3 4 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 D V 4 VHS SP/LP 1 DV VHS LOAD CASSETTES Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV cassette. SELECT DUBBING DIRECTION Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and recording on the VHS deck.
You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping wherever you wish. Normal Dubbing PL O ST DV AY 1 VHS RE CO RD SE U PA DUB P 2 0 D V 4 VHS SP/LP 1 DV 3 4 VHS PLAY PAUSE ST O P RECORD 3 START NOTES: There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts. ● The on-screen display during the operation or dubbing is not recorded.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 64-program Editing Memory (8 programmes x 8 scenes) Random Assemble Editing By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette. You can also insert Fade/Wipe effects between scenes (Z pg. 39), and make changes to the video by using Playback Effects (Z pg. 28). Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck.
6 1 T 2 W 3 2 FADE/WIPE 4 5 6 7 8 9 EFFECT 0 1 4 DV VHS PLAY PAUSE 7 R.A. EDIT 3 T U /O IN 8 9 LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT Press PLAY to start playback. Find the point where you want the edited scene to end, then press PAUSE. Then, press IN/OUT. The edit-out point appears on the screen. P1 IN OUT MODE 1 – – 0 : 3 1 : 0 2→ 0 : 5 4 : 0 0 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → TC 0:00:10 TOTAL 0 : 2 2 : 5 8 USE FADE/WIPE EFFECT ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY) Press FADE/WIPE.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 10 1 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the scene you want to edit. ENGAGE VHS DECK TO RECORD-PAUSE MODE 11 START EDITING 12 Press VHS, then press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD so that the VHS deck enters the Record-Pause mode. D V 4 Press START. ST 1 DV VHS P O ● When dubbing is complete, the DV deck enters the Pause mode, and the VHS deck enters its RecordPause mode.
FADER AND WIPE MENU MENU EFFECT WH FADER — WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen. BK FADER — BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER — MOSAIC Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. B.W FADER — B.W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. WIPE — CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
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 dubbing if you connect a device such as a camcorder which has a DV output/input connector. Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or audio quality as a result of editing. 1 1 T 2 W 3 A 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NUMBER "0" VHS DV VHS 2 3 3 NOTES: ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector... B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector...
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 1 T 2 W 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 NUMBER "0" 4 TV PROG VHS 1 DV DV 3 VHS Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 43. A When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player ... ... connect its AV1 IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.
A B TV Receiver (AV mode) Player Your recorder 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) Recorder 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 Another recorder Player Recorder C TV Receiver (AV mode) Recorder S-Video Cable (not 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
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Audio Dubbing VHS Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track A. B U D Audio-dubbed tape CD Player etc. CD Player etc. Audio mixer Mixer output DV Audio Dubbing This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with "SOUND MODE" set to "32kHz" (Z pg. 31).
AUDIO 1 T 2 W 6 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV 7 START DUBBING Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing begins at this point. ● " " blinks and " " is displayed on the front display panel. ● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume dubbing. END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder, and engage the audio component's Stop mode.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Insert Editing Your recorder Recorder VHS Insert Editing 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.
AY PL 5 6 STOP PAUSE A. D U B INSERT 7 1 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0000 1 8 4 DV VHS PAUSE 3 JOG NOTES: Press 0000 to change the counter display to "0:00:00". LOCATE START POINT Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial or pressing @ # and PAUSE. ● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point. ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. ● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.
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. MODE SET S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #. O. S. D. ON 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AV1 SELECT". AUTO TIMER OFF DIRECT REC ON 4 Press OK or # to select "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO".
Remote Control Functions A/B 1 NUMBER "1" T 2 W 3 NUMBER "2" 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV 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 remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) TV Multi-brand Remote Control VCR/TV/SAT TV/VCR 1 T 2 W 3 NUMBER 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 R TE EN 2 4 4 DV 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 on the TV using its remote control. ● Set the remote control's VCR/TV/SAT switch to TV. 1 VHS Refer to the chart below.
Satellite Receiver MultiBrand Remote Control VCR/TV/SAT 1 T 2 W 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 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 on the satellite receiver using its remote control. ● Set the remote control's VCR/TV/SAT switch to SAT. 4 DV VHS 1 SET SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 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. 1 T 2 W 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV 3 VHS 3 MENU O K 4 NOTES: 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 #.
Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. 1 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV 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 #.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Auto SP→LP Timer (VHS Deck Only) 1 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 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 . . .
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 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV VHS PLAY REW 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 #.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Repeat Playback (VHS Deck Only) 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. 4 AY PL 1 DV VHS FF REW PAUSE STOP 3 JOG Retake (VHS Deck Only) You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you're recording it.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connect the satellite tuner to the video recorder's AV2 IN/ DECODER connector, then connect the recorder's AV1 IN/OUT connector to the TV's 21-pin SCART connector. Connecting To A Satellite Tuner NOTES: ● Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" or "SAT". (Z pg. 48) ● To view 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. ● For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite tuner.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting To A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. 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 AV1 IN/OUT (L-1) S OUT ANT.
Connecting To A Printer Your recorder 1 2 3 DV IN/OUT DV cable (not provided) To DV IN connector Digital printer 1 You can make printouts of video images by connecting the GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the DV IN/OUT connector. T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NUMBER "0" 4 TV PROG DV 1 DV PLAY 3 VHS MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the printer’s DV IN connector to the recorder’s DV IN/OUT connector. SELECT DECK Press DV. ● When you use the VHS deck . . .
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) When you edit from the DV deck to the VHS deck (or from the VHS deck to the DV deck), you can enter a title to a scene by connecting a video titler. Connecting To A Video Titler 1 S-VIDEO OUT AV2 IN/DECODER 2 21-pin SCART Cable (provided) 3 S-Video Cable (not provided) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the recorder and the video titler as shown in the illustration on the left column. PREPARE PLAYING DECK Insert a cassette for playback and make the title you want to display.
1 T 2 W 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 VHS DV 1 DV VHS PLAY RECORD 3 7 8 9 START PLAYBACK Press DV or VHS for the playing deck, then press PLAY. START RECORDING Press DV or VHS for the recording deck, then press RECORD at the point from where you want to start recording. ENTER TITLE Enter a title at the point where you want the title to be displayed. NOTES: ● For the operation of the video titler, refer to its instruction manual.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS IMPORTANT Tuner Set 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. 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.
1 T 2 W 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 5 4 4 DV After "SCAN COMPLETED" PR CH ID PR CH ID is displayed on the screen 01 26 BBC1 08 –––– 02 33 BBC2 09 –––– for about 5 seconds, a 03 23 ITV 10 –––– Confirmation screen 04 30 CH4 11 –––– –––– looking like the one on the 05 37 CH5 12 06 –––– 13 –––– right appears.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 4 1 T 2 W SELECT BAND Press %fi to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press #. PR CH ID FINE DECODER 06 CH01 – – – – +/– OFF 3 2 6 7 8 9 0 1 [5∞] : SELECT [ ] : CURSOR += : OK [MENU] : EXIT ∞ 5 ∞ NUMBER 4 4 DV The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each. VHS 5 3 K O To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up (Z pg.
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 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 64 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.) 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.
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 .................................
IMPORTANT Clock Set If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8), Preset Download (Z pg. 9) 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. or — you want to change Just Clock setting (Z "Just Clock" in the left column).
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) VIDEO Plus+ Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 8), Preset Download (Z pg. 9) 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 VIDEO Plus+, 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 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.
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) 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.
RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. ● The camcorder has not been properly connected. ● The input mode is not correct. Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to "L-1", "L-2" or "L-3". 5. Audio dubbing is not possible. ● "SOUND MODE" on the DV Mode Set Menu had been set to "48kHz" at the original recording. ● The tape speed had been set to LP at the original recording.
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 7. VIDEO Plus+ does not timer-record properly. POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The recorder’s channel positions have been set incorrectly. CORRECTIVE ACTION Refer to "Guide Program Number Set" and re-perform the procedure (Z pg. 70). OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. ● The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV. ● The TV’s volume is too high.
Index FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ STANDBY/ON DV VHS DV PAUSE VHS S-VIDEO INSERT DUB TV PROG VIDEO DV IN/OUT (MONO)L–AUDIO–R A.DUB # $ % ^ & * () q 1 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where remote control should be aimed when in use. 2 STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 3 DV EJECT Button ejects DV tape during Stop mode. Z pg. 12 4 DV Indicator lights when the DV button is pressed. Z pg.
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) REAR VIEW 1 2 3 AV1 IN/OUT (L-1) S OUT AC IN (DV/VHS) ANT. IN AUDIO OUT (DV/VHS) AV1 OUT L COMP. Y/C R AV2 IN/DECODER (L-2) RF OUT 4 5 6 1 ANT. IN Connector enables connection of aerial. Z pg. 6, 7 2 S OUT Connector enables S-VIDEO connection to TV or second recorder. Z pg. 7, 42 3 AV1 IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second recorder; input recordable when "L-1" selected. Z pg.
DV DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 5 34 SP VCR VPS/PDC 6 7 8 9 1 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH: STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: AUDIO DUBBING: AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE: INSERT: INSERT PAUSE: AUDIO DUBBING INSERT: AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE: 0 2 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording; light during Record or Play mode. Z pg. 15 3 Programme Time Indicators show the programme start time ( ) and the programme stop time ( ) for timer-recording. Z pg.
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL VCR TV SAT A/B AUDIO – –:– – TV/VCR ENTER/ENTREE T 1 W 2 3 FADE/WIPE EFFECT ON/OFF 4 5 6 VPS/PDC 8 0000 AUX 9 0 START DEBUT STOP FIN 4 DATE TV PROG EXPRESS PROG SP/LP VN/LD DV VHS TV PROG + + 1 TV – M EN U 2 DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 7 TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q T V P ROG – 3 OK ST A R T R.A .
e STANDBY/ON Button — same as button on recorder. Button accesses Program screens/displays r to check the programme that you have programmed (next programme's information screen/display appears each time button is pressed). Z pg. 22 t – –:– – (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. y u i o p Q W E R T Y U I O P a s ENTER Button is used for TV channel selection. Z pg.
SPECIFICATIONS VHS DECK VIDEO/AUDIO Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal, 625 lines 50 fields Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB Horizontal resolution : 250 lines (VHS) 400 lines (S-VHS) Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio) Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) : 480 min.
