R Model MV8300 User Guide D-VHS Digital Recorder MTP NTSC MV8300_U1B-EN01-09 1 4/1/3, 3:02 PM
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Marantz D-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS NOTE: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
EN IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. 3 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.
EN 5 Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette. 1. DO NOT place the VCR… … in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. … in direct sunlight. … in a dusty environment. … in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. … on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. 2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc.
EN CONTENTS INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 7 Connections .................................................. 7 INITIAL SETTINGS 9 Plug & Play Setting ....................................... 9 Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ................................... 9 Clock Setting ............................................... 10 Preparations ............................................................. 10 Setting clock semiautomatically — Semiauto Clock Set ..........................................
EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Basic Connection 1 Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” ( pg. 87). Antenna or Cable ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input) Flat Feeder Matching Transformer (not supplied) AC Power Cord VHF/UHF COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB ANTENNA IN PR/CR S VIDEO IN(L-1) ANTENNA CABLE BOX REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK i.
EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR (cont.) S-VIDEO Connection Component Video Connection CONNECT VCR TO TV a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of “Basic Connection” ( pg. 7). b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO input connector on the TV. CONNECT VCR TO TV a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of “Basic Connection” ( pg. 7).
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Setting Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION ● If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. ( pg.10 – 14) ● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug & Play setting. ● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the Remote while Plug & Play is in progress. IN F-1 + During Initial Auto Clock Set “Auto” blinks.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Setting ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step 3 after preparation steps below are finished. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (墌 pg.
EN Setting clock semiautomatically 5 Select D.S.T. mode — Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. 3 Access Auto Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “AUTO CLOCK SET”, then press OK.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. VCR CABLE TV /DBS 3 Access Manual Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press OK. 4 Set time Press @ # until the desired time appears, then press fi. ● Holding @ # changes the time in 30-minute intervals. FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP MANUAL CLOCK SET TIME – –:– – DATE 1/1 (WED) YEAR 2003 D.S.
EN Tuner Setting ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (墌 pg. 14). 1 Access Main Menu screen 2 Access Tuner Set Up screen Press MENU. 1 Press @ # to move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press fi or OK.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 3 Access Manual Channel Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK.
EN Cable Box Control Setting 15 The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording. The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programed using VCR Plus+ (墌 pg. 34) or Express timer programing (墌 pg. 38). Installing Controller Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. Setting cable box input channel & brand After installation, set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. 1 Turn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 Access Main Menu screen on VCR 3 Access Cable Set Up screen Press MENU.
EN CABLE BOX BRAND LIST 5 Enter cable box brand Press %fi to move the arrow to “BRAND”. Press @ # to enter the brand code from the list shown to the right. FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CABLE SET UP INPUT CH OFF BRAND 1 TEST MODE MENU OK EXIT SELECT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] 6 Engage test mode Press %fi to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press OK. NOTE: If you do not engage the test mode in step 6, “INPUT CH” and “BRAND” are not set.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) DBS Receiver Control Setting The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording. NOTES: Suggested location Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR.
EN ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. 1 Turn on DBS receiver Select a channel other than channel 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver. VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 Access Main Menu screen on VCR 3 Access DBS Receiver Set screen Press MENU.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 5 Enter DBS Receiver’s brand Press %fi to move the arrow to “BRAND”. Press @ # to enter the brand code from the following list. VCR CABLE TV /DBS FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP DBS SET UP INPUT CH OFF BRAND 40 TEST MODE MENU OK EXIT SELECT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] BRAND JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS) CODE 51 51 41 40 6 Engage test mode Press %fi to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press OK.
EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic Playback This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. ● This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats. ● When playing back a tape, this VCR automatically identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS). ● When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR, you can use the Video Navigation function ( pg. 42).
EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Basic Playback Features A ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the screen in the following cases: ● When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode. ● When you perform an Index Search ( pg. 24).
EN C Adjusting tracking condition — Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback. D Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound. While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote.
EN E BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Automatic operations after rewinding — Next Function Memory G The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. ● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power Off Press REW ( 1 ), then press POWER within 2 seconds. Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted portions of the tape.
EN 25 How to read the Video Navigation screen for D-Theater tape* If you insert a D-Theater tape and then press NAVI, the following screen appears. Press %fi to move the arrow to the item that you want to watch, then press OK. Playback starts automatically after the selected item is located. The D-Theater indicator lights up when playing back a D-Theater tape. * D-Theater is a technical specification based on D-VHS standards that was developed for HD content.
EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Basic Recording This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures. In addition, this VCR is equipped with the Video Navigation function, which allows you to quickly locate the programs you have recorded on a tape. When recording on this VCR, the tapes are automatically numbered so that every tape recorded on this VCR has a different tape number.
EN S-VHS/VHS Recording 1 27 To pause recording Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ). Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. 2 Select recording channel On the front panel: Press CHANNEL + or –. On the Remote: a– Press TV/VCR CH + or –. or b– Press the Number keys. 3 4 Start recording Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed. On the front panel: Press REC ( ¶ ).
EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Basic Recording Features A Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the channel number, clock time, and the recording speed in sequence. Channel No. ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.
EN one program while C Watching recording another 1 Engage TV mode VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 During recording... ● Change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV. Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch, on the TV. D Showing on-screen display When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg. 57), you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. ● For more detailed information about the on-screen display, see page 85.
EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Other useful functions for recording Accidental erasure prevention You can also use the following functions for recording. To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape. ● Video Calibration (S-VHS/VHS only) ( pg.
EN SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect Playback ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. 31 With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and still playback and so on. A Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search 7 High-Speed Picture Search: Possible during normal playback or still picture playback.
EN SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK (cont.) B Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. VCR CABLE TV /DBS To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). NOTES: TV/VCR CH +/– ● To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback. ● Manual tracking is possible during still picture playback.
EN D VCR CABLE TV /DBS TV/VCR CH +/– PLAY (3) PAUSE (8) 4 33 Viewing slow motion picture — Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: Press 4 to decrease the playback speed. Each time you press the button, the speed decreases (toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse picture search). ● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you press PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).
EN TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ Timer Programing ® ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time. Up to 24 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ timer programing or Express timer programing method (墌 pg. 38) as far as a year in advance.
EN 4 Input receiving channel number The guide channel number, which is GUIDE CH 12 assigned to the TV or VCR CH –– cable station for the PlusCode number that you entered in OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] EXIT step 3, will appear automatically on the Guide Channel Set Up screen. Press @ # to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box, then press OK.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Changing VCR Plus+ Setting IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen (墌 step 5 on page 35). When this happens, perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number for that station. ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.
EN 1 Access Main Menu screen 2 Access Guide Channel Set screen 4 Input receiving channel number Press MENU. 1 Press @ # move the arrow to GUIDE CH 6 “INITIAL SET VCR CH –– UP”, then press fi or OK. 2 Press @ # to move OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS [OK] EXIT the arrow to “GUIDE CHANNEL”, then press fi or OK.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer Programing ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER 1 You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (墌 pg. 10). 1 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR.
EN 8 Set recording speed 9 Return to normal screen Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed. Press @ # to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS [TIMER] TO ENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE” appears on the screen, then press OK to return to normal screen. 0 Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER (‰). The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is displayed on the front display panel.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) B ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. 1 Canceling or changing program settings Access Program screen Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the left column. 2 A -1 VCR CABLE TV /DBS To cancel a program, press OK with the arrow on “CANCEL”, then press OK with the arrow on “CONFIRM”.
EN ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded. Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number will be recorded. 10:00 11:00 Program 1 Program 2 Pattern 2: 10:00 10:00 Program 1 Not recorded The program starting earlier will be recorded.
EN VIDEO NAVIGATION Navigation Playback ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. VCR CABLE TV /DBS This function is useful when you want to quickly find programs you have recorded on a tape using this VCR. This function allows you to select a program to watch, and then automatically search for the beginning of the program. 1 Load a cassette Insert a tape recorded on this VCR. ● The VCR turns on automatically.
EN A How to read the Video Navigation screen 1 2 LIBRARY BLANK 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE 3 1 NAVI. SET UP BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1/3 4 2. FOOTBALL 2 3. EURO 96 ENGLAND 4. PROJECT XYZ SYDNEY OLYMPIC 12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM – 5:53 PM EXIT NAVI STOP OK SELECT Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI. 1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC PLAY Deactivating Video Navigation If you do not want to store program information, you can deactivate the Video Navigation function.
EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Finding Tapes ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. You can find a tape you want using Video Navigation. You have four methods to find tapes; by tape number, by program title, by category, by recording date, and by tape remaining time. A Finding by tape number Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI.
EN B Finding by program title C Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to the following steps Navigation SEARCH TAPE NUMBER BLANK TITLE CATEGORY NAVI. SET UP DATE 2 OK SELECT NAVI Access category screen Confirm lists TAPE NUMBER EXIT SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP TITLE LIST 1/3 0017* SOCCER 0017* 1. JAPAN VS KOREA 0017* 2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL 3 SOCCER 12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM – 5:53 PM RETURN [SPORT] DBS 256CH NAVI.
EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) D Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to the following steps Access date screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “DATE”, then press OK. The list screen appears, being sorted by the recording date. Navigation SEARCH TAPE NUMBER EXIT BLANK TITLE CATEGORY OK SELECT NAVI 3 LIBRARY NAVI.
EN E Finding blank space 4 ● To go to another page of the lists, press < or >. Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Select tape number Press %fi, then press OK. You can find a tape whose remaining time is enough for a program you want to record. Access Video Navigation screen Navigation SEARCH 0001 17:00 BLANK 0004 23:00 BLANK SEARCH BLANK NAVI.
EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Editing Titles ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program 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 program titles as you like.
EN 5 How to enter the characters and symbols with the number keys on the Remote Access edit screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “EDIT”, then press OK. 49 Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP TAPE NUMBER LIST 1/3 0017* SOCCER 0017* 1. JAPAN VS KOREA 0017* 2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL Press the Number keys, then press > to enter each character. Refer to the example below.
EN B VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Entering or Editing program title C Editing program category When you want to edit the program title, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. When you want to change the program category, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. 1 1 Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit. 2 Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit. 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI.
EN D 51 Deleting tape information When you want to delete the entire tape information (information for all recorded programs on the tape), follow the procedure below by using the Remote. • Tape information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased. VCR CABLE TV /DBS ATTENTION Once the information is deleted, it is impossible to restore that information.
EN E VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Deleting program information When you want to delete the stored information for each recorded program, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. • Program information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded program will not be erased. F You can check the amount of recorded information in the VCR’s memory. 1 3 Load a cassette Check memory The percentage of the used memory is displayed.
EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Useful Function Settings ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. 53 You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below. The table below shows the structure of the menu system. VIDEO FUNCTION ( pg. 54) AUDIO FUNCTION ( pg. 55) IN/OUT FUNCTION ( pg. 56) ADDITIONAL ( pg.
EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Video settings [VIDEO FUNCTION] V. CALIBRATION (S-VHS/VHS only) * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures. This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape.
EN Audio settings [AUDIO FUNCTION] STD AUDIO REC MODE 55 * The default setting is bold in the table below. You can select the audio format when you record a program or analog signal from connected devices in STD mode. When this function is set to “PCM&STANDARD”, you can obtain high-quality audio sound. STANDARD: Select this when the picture quality is important and when you record in MP2 format. PCM&STANDARD: Select this when the sound quality is important.
EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Input/Output settings [IN/OUT FUNCTION] TV OUTPUT 1 * The default setting is bold in the table below. Select the apppropriate mode when receiving signals via i.LINK connector or playing back a D-VHS tape containing a recording of an HD (High Definition) signal: 720to1080 NO CONV. ALLto480i 720to1080: NO CONV.: ALLto480i: 720p is up-converted to 1080i and output to the TV. 1080i, 480p, and 480i image formats are output to the TV without being converted.
EN Additional settings [ADDITIONAL] AUTO SP = EP TIMER (S-VHS/VHS only) 57 * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode. For Example . . .
EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. S-VHS MODE ON OFF You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode or VHS mode — is used for recording on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes. When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. When this function is set to “OFF”, you can record on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes with VHS picture quality.
EN 59 * The default setting is bold in the table below. S-VHS ET ON OFF This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel when “S-VHS ET” is set to “ON”. NOTES: ● Before recording, make sure that “V. CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” ( pg. 54). ● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function... – while recording is in progress.
EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) i.LINK Set Up ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. i.LINK set up for connected device When you connect i.LINK compatible devices to this VCR, an i.LINK device number is assigned to each device in the order of connection. If you want to change the number, follow the procedure below. 1 Access Main Menu screen 2 Access i.LINK Set Up screen Press MENU.
EN 61 What is “i.LINK”? i.LINK Connection Examples “i.LINK” is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital video signals, digital audio signals, and device control signals bi-directionally over a single cable. Examples of good i.LINK connections and bad i.LINK connections are shown below. The digital signals flow to all connected devices. When connecting i.
EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Satellite Auto Recording 1 Set timer program on DBS receiver • For timer programing method, refer to the manual supplied with the DBS receiver. 2 Load a cassette 3 Set recording speed Satellite Auto Recording standby 4 Engage mode Make sure the record safety tab is intact. ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.
EN JLIP ID Number Setting ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. 63 The JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device. By connecting through the JLIP terminals, you can control the VCR during editing and certain other operations, from the connected personal computer or similar device.
EN EDITING i.LINK/DV Connections NOTES: ● You cannot use the i.LINK connection depending on the type of camcorder equipped with the DV connector. In this case, set “LINC” to “OFF” ( pg. 60) ● If the 44.1 kHz PCM audio signal is input via DV connector, recording cannot be performed properly. A You can use a camcorder as the playback device and your VCR as the recording VCR. This VCR (for recording) PB/CB VIDEO R AUDIO L IN(L-2) OUT VIDEO VHF/UHF COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y i.
EN connections 1 Make Connection with the camcorder A Connect a DV cable between the camcorder’s DV connector and your VCR’s DV IN connector. B Connection with the VCR Connect an i.LINK cable between the playback VCR’s i.LINK input/output connector and the recording VCR’s i.LINK input/output connector. NOTES: ● Depending on the devices equipped with the i.LINK connector which is connected to the VCR, picture noise on this VCR may differ from the noise on the connected devices.
EN EDITING (cont.) S-VIDEO/ VIDEO Connections B You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Ex. When using this VCR as the recording VCR This VCR (for recording) VHF/UHF COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB ANTENNA IN PR/CR i.
EN B Connection with the VCR Connect an audio/S-video cable between the playback VCR’s audio/S-video output connectors and the recording VCR’s audio/S-video input connectors. ● When using this VCR as the recording VCR, connect this VCR’s audio/S-video input connectors to the audio/S-video output connectors on the other VCR. If the playback VCR is monaural, connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this VCR.
EN MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Setting 2 When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs. 1 Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote. 3 - 1,3 4 VCR CABLE TV /DBS TV/VCR 4 3 4 -2 Number keys ENTER 3-3 TV VOL +/– 2 Set remote operation mode 3 Set TV brand code Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector to “TV”. Follow the example shown below. 1 Press and hold POWER.
EN Cable Box Brand Setting 69 When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed cable boxes. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes.
EN MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) DBS Receiver Brand Setting When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers. 1 Turn on the DBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote.
EN Changing Remote Control Code POWER PLAY (3) 71 The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently. Each of VCRs can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily change your Remote and the VCR to send and respond to B, C or D code signals.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, 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 VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The power will not come on. ● The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord. 2. The clock works, but the VCR’s power will not come on.
EN 73 RECORDING POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording will not start, and “CASS” blinks on the front display panel for about 5 seconds. ● There is no cassette loaded. ● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. Insert a cassette. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact. 2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded properly. ● The VCR has been set to “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” or “I-1 etc.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE 7. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. ● The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR. ● The input channel selected on the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect. ● The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver. ● The DBS receiver is turned off. CORRECTIVE ACTION Connect the Controller correctly ( pg. 18).
EN 75 VIDEO NAVIGATION SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Tape information screen does not appear for the currently inserted tape. ● The current tape inserted has not been recorded on this VCR. Tape information cannot be shown if it has not been recorded on this VCR. 2. The VCR cannot search for the desired program. ● Two (or more) tape numbers are recorded on one tape. Video Navigation cannot work correctly on a tape if it has more than one tape number.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. ● Those channels have been preset to be skipped. If you need the skipped channels, restore them ( pg. 14). 2. The channel cannot be changed. ● Recording is in progress. Press PAUSE ( 8 ) to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY ( 3 ) to resume recording. 3. The Remote will not operate your TV or cable box or DBS receiver.
EN 77 The following conditions are product features and do not indicate mechanical problems. Playback of tapes recorded in D-VHS mode • You may see a mosaic (block) noise, grayed images, or a still image in cases of excessive distortion caused when playing back a damaged tape or when the heads are momentarily dirty. • It takes a moment after you press PLAY (3) until the image appears and sound is heard.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Error Codes and Messages Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below for the solution. CODE MESSAGE DESCRIPTION 102 REC PROHIBITED ● An attempt was made to make a D-VHS recording of a program for which only the analog information is copy protected. ● While making a D-VHS recording of a program, a signal in which only the analog information is copy protected was input to this VCR.
EN 79 Questions and answers PLAYBACK RECORDING Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search? A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning. ............................................ Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. ............................................ Q. During picture search, still picture playback and frame-by-frame playback, the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause? A.
EN INDEX Glossary Digital Broadcasts and D-VHS Great changes in the entertainment and media industries are transforming the way we use VHS, and digital broadcasting is a good example of what the future holds. Digital broadcasting now allows more efficient use of the limited broadcast spectrum besides delivering highdefinition video, outstanding sound quality, multiple channels, and multiple features.
EN 81 List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.
EN INDEX (cont.) Front panel 1 S-VIDEO 23 VIDEO 4 5 6 7 8 TIMER IN F-1 STOP/ EJECT MENU (MONO) L—AUDIO—R — CHANNEL + REC PLAY PAUSE REW FF D-VHS + 9 0 !@#$ 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (F-1) : pg. 66 2 POWER button : pg. 21, 27 3 TIMER ‰ button : pg. 35, 39, 40 4 Cassette loading slot 5 Remote sensor 6 STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) button : pg. 21, 27 7 Front display panel : pg. 84 8 PLAY ( 3 ) button : pg. 21 9 CHANNEL + and – buttons : pg.
EN 83 Rear panel 1 2 4 3 5 VHF/UHF COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB ANTENNA IN PR/CR i.LINK IN/OUT DV IN S400 IN OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO IN(L-1) ANTENNA CABLE BOX REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO 1 AC power cord : pg. 7 2 Cooling fan ● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR. Do not remove it. ● Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the cooling fan. 3 JLIP terminal : pg. 63 4 Component video output connectors : pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) Front display panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” and “I-1” etc.) Clock time : pg. 28 2 Timer mode indicator : pg. 35, 39 3 Record mode indicator : pg. 26 – 28 4 Play mode indicator : pg. 21, 22 MV8300_U1B-EN72-88 84 5 D-Theater indicator : pg. 25 6 D-VHS indicator : pg. 26, 27 7 S-VHS indicator : pg.
EN 85 On-screen display D-VHS INDEX -9 B D-VHS E MARANTZ D-VHS STD 12:59 AM LR HD CH 123 SAP MV8300 OFF CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 1 Cassette indication 2 Cassette type indication : pg. 26 3 Index no. indication : pg. 24 4 VCR operation mode indication 5 Audio monitor indications : pg. 23 6 Clock time Time counter* Tape remaining time (When “REMAIN” appears)** * To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is also reset when a tape is inserted.
EN INDEX (cont.) Remote 1 2 ) REMOTE CODE POWER TV/VCR A/B/C/D q VCR CABLE TV /DBS 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( PROGRAM START .,? PROG.CHECK TIMER DATE TV/VCR CH DEF REC LINK STOP ABC SUBTITLE GHI JKL DBS DAILY PQRS C. RESET MNO REC SPEED WEEKLY TUV WXYZ ENTER AUX SKIP SEARCH CANCEL PLAY FF REW STOP REC PAUS E MENU TV VOL NAVI BACK A.
EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions (W x H x D) TUNER : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz : 42 W : 18 W : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) : Horizontal only : 435 mm x 94 mm x 383 mm (17-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 15-1/8") : 5.5 kg (12.2 lbs) Weight Maximum recording time D-VHS (HS) : 210 min. with DF-420 video cassette D-VHS (STD) : 420 min. with DF-420 video cassette D-VHS (LS3) : 1260 min.
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