JVC hr-xvs30ek User manual

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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0861-001A
HR-XVS30EK
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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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT
Use only discs marked with the following.
●Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
●“DTS”and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
●Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this
unit. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with
cassettes marked “S-VHS”.
By using the S- VHS ET function, it is possible to record and
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with
this unit.
●VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system
is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
●This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make
sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for
ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
CAUTION
8When you are not using the unit for a long period of time, it
is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from
the mains outlet.
8Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire
hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior
to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home
or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain a
proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or consult
your dealer.
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to
replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as
originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse
fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded
E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
CAUTION
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS
DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS
INSTRUCTED.
WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL
OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE
OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO
LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
IMPORTANT
8Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before
installing or operating the unit.
8It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-
recorded tapes, DVDs, or discs without the consent of the
owner of copyright in the sound or video recording,
broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic,
musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
DVD
(8 cm /12 cm disc) Audio CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc)
Video CDs
(8 cm /12 cm disc) Super Video CDs (8 cm /12 cm disc)
The STANDBY/ON 1button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on
and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “!” shows
ON.
Video tapes recorded with this unit in the LP/EP (Long Play/
Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed
video recorder. (S-VHS deck only)
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Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the unit, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the unit —
— 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 unit’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the unit
or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you move it
from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation
may occur, keep the unit turned on for a few hours to let the
moisture dry.
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.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the
mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made
and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug
when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about
the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the
mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it
is designed for unattended operation or has a
standby mode. Switch off using the switch on
the equipment and make sure that your family
knows how to do this. Special arrangements may
need to be made for infirm or handicapped
people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios
so that you are distracted from the requirements
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television
whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use
can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the
life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws — to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or
legs with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain
or moisture.
ABOVE ALL...
ATTENTION
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may cause
picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a
blue back display.
On placing the unit:
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields.
Do not place such appliances on top of the unit as it may cause
picture disturbance.
—NEVER let anyone especially children push
anything into holes, slots or any other opening in
the case — this could result in a fatal electrical
shock;
—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe
than sorry!
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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ............................................... 2
Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of
Equipment ........................................................ 3
DISC INFORMATION 5
About Discs ......................................................... 5
INDEX 7
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 10
Check Contents ................................................. 10
Basic Connections ............................................. 11
INITIAL SETTINGS 12
Auto Set Up ....................................................... 12
Preset Download ............................................... 13
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck) ............................... 14
Monitor Set (DVD deck) .................................... 15
Language ........................................................... 16
OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK 18
Basic Playback .................................................. 18
Playback Features .............................................. 19
Basic Recording ................................................ 21
Recording Features ............................................ 22
B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................................... 23
VIDEO Plus+®Timer Programming .................... 24
Express Timer Programming .............................. 26
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ......... 28
OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 30
Basic Playback .................................................. 30
Playback Features .............................................. 31
Using the on-screen bar .................................... 35
Parental Lock .................................................... 44
About MP3/WMA Disc ...................................... 48
MP3/WMA Playback ......................................... 49
About JPEG Disc ............................................... 51
JPEG Playback ................................................... 52
EDITING (S-VHS DECK) 54
Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 54
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 55
Output/Input Set ................................................ 56
Dubbing (from DVD to S-VHS) .......................... 58
EDITING (DVD DECK) 59
Digital Audio Dubbing ...................................... 59
REMOTE CONTROL 60
Remote Control Functions ................................. 60
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 62
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .................... 62
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An
Amplifier With A Built-in DTS
(DVD deck only) ............................................ 61
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 64
Mode Set (S-VHS deck) ...................................... 64
Mode Set (DVD deck) ........................................ 67
Tuner Set ........................................................... 70
Video Channel Set ............................................. 75
Clock Set ........................................................... 76
Child Lock ......................................................... 77
TROUBLESHOOTING 78
SPECIFICATIONS 81
LIST OF TERMS 82
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DISC INFORMATION
About Discs
Playable Discs
You can use discs with the following logos for playback only.
●The following discs also can be played back.
• DVD-R/RW discs recorded in DVD VIDEO format and
finalized.
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in Super Video CD, Video CD or
Audio CD format and finalized.
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in MP3/WMA format in
accordance with the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 48 for
details.)
• CD-R/RW discs recorded in JPEG format in accordance with
the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 51 for details.)
●Discs other than the above cannot be played back.
●Operation and audio quality of this unit are not guaranteed for
discs that do not conform to the Compact Disc specification
(CD-DA).
Before you play back a CD, check for the CD logo and read
the notes on the package to confirm that it conforms to the
Compact Disc specification.
●Depending on the intentions of the author of the software,
recording conditions of DVD discs and Video CD discs may
be restricted. Since this unit plays back discs according to the
intentions of the author of the software as indicated on the
disc, some functions may not operate as commanded.
●When switching from the first layer to the second layer of
double-layered DVD VIDEO discs, the image and sound may
be momentarily distorted. This is not a malfunction.
Unplayable Discs
The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
Do not attempt to play back any kind of disc that is damaged
(cracked, warped, or repaired with adhesive tape) or discs in
unusual shapes (heart-shaped, octagonal, or other forms). If such
discs are accidentally played back, it may cause noise that can
lead to speaker damage.
●CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD)
●DVD AUDIO discs
●Super Audio CDs (SACD)
●DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format
●DVD-RAM
●Discs which have a region number other than “2”
Region Number
The world is divided into 6 regions for DVD VIDEO discs. DVD
VIDEO discs are assigned a region number to indicate which
region they may be played back in. A disc cannot be played
back on this unit unless the region number of the disc matches
that of the unit. The region number for this unit is “2”. Only discs
whose region number includes “2” can be played back such as
shown below.
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back using
this unit.
Marks of discs in this instruction manual
DVD VIDEO Marks
Sometimes marks are printed on a DVD disc and/or on its
packaging to indicate information regarding the contents and
functions of a disc. Check marks indicating the contents and
functions of a disc. Note, however, that in some cases a disc may
not include a mark even for a function it supports.
Marks related to video
DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD
Audio CD
CD-DA files
Allows operation with a
DVD VIDEO disc.
Allows operation with a
CD-R/RW disc.
Allows operation with a
Video CD disc.
Allows operation with a
SVCD disc.
Allows operation with a
disc including MP3/
WMA files.
Allows operation with a
disc including JPEG
files.
Allows operation with
an Audio CD disc.
Number of subtitles Number of angles
Recorded under the
standard 4:3 aspect
ratio
Screen includes black
bands at top and
bottom of image
which has a standard
4:3 aspect ratio (letter
box)
Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on
wide televisions, but in letter box on televisions
with standard 4:3 aspect ratio.
Video playback is in Wide video mode (16:9) on
wide televisions, but pan and scan is used on
televisions with standard 4:3 aspect ratio (either
the left or right side of the image is cut-out).
ALL 252 5
3
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2
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6
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DISC INFORMATION (cont.)
Marks related to audio
File Structure of Discs
DVD VIDEO
Typically, DVD VIDEO discs are made up of larger units called
“titles”. Each title has a number (title number) that can be used
to select desired titles. Titles are further divided into units called
“chapters”. Each chapter has a number (chapter number) that
can also be used to select desired chapters. Note that some discs
are not divided into titles and chapters.
Audio CD/Video CD
Typically, Audio CD discs are divided into separate tracks each
containing one song. Each track is assigned a number. For
example, the third track is Track 3. The same is true for Video
CD discs.
NOTE:
Video CD discs that support Playback Control (PBC)
The still image or motion image which follows a menu screen is
called a “scene”. Each scene has a scene number.
For more details, refer to “Locating a desired scene using the
menu of a Video CD with PBC” (墌pg. 31).
Placing a Disc
1Open the disc tray.
Press xon the DVD deck to open the disc tray.
●Pressing the button again closes
the disc tray.
●Do not block the disc tray with
your hand while it is opening or
closing as this may result in
hardware failure.
●Do not place unplayable discs or
any object other than a disc in
the disc tray.
●Do not press down strongly on the disc tray or place any heavy
objects on it.
2Place the disc.
Place the disc in the disc tray with
the label side facing up.
●Since disc size changes depending on
the disc to be played back, be sure to
correctly align the disc with the
grooves for its size. If the disc is not in
its groove, it may be scratched or
otherwise damaged.
●To insert an 8 cm disc, place it according to the inner groove.
Care and Handling of Discs
How to handle discs
When handling a disc, do not
touch the surface of the disc.
Since discs are made of
plastic, they are easily
damaged. If a disc gets dirty,
dusty, scratched or warped,
the images and sound will not
be picked up correctly, and such a disc may cause the unit to
malfunction.
Label side
Do not damage the label side, stick paper to or use any adhesive
on its surface.
Storage
Make sure that discs are kept in their cases. If discs are piled on
top of one another without their protective cases, they can be
damaged. Do not put discs in a location where they may be
exposed to direct sunlight, or in a place where the humidity or
temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in your car!
Maintenance of discs
If there are fingerprints or other dirt adhering
to a disc, wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving
from the center outwards.
If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a
cloth moistened with water. Never use
record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-
static agents.
Number of audio tracks
Dolby Digital mark
Dolby Laboratories has developed a digital
surround system for the home. This mark
indicates that you may enjoy 5.1-channel
audio (front left and right, center, rear left and
right, and a channel for LFE (Low-Frequency
Effects)).
DTS (Digital Theater System)
You can enjoy DTS audio if you connect an
amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector of the unit.
Title1 Title2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Chapter 1Chapter 3
Chapter 2
Track 1 Track 4Track 3Track 2
CAUTION
Sometimes during playback, noise or images may be garbled.
This is sometimes due to the disc. (It may not be up to
industry standards.)
These symptoms are caused by the discs, not by the
malfunction of the unit.
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
ASTANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌pg. 12
BVCR Indicator 墌pg. 18, 21
CCassette Loading Slot
DVCR/DVD Button 墌pg. 18, 21, 30
EDisc Tray
FDVD Indicator 墌pg. 30
GStop Button (8) 墌pg. 18, 21, 30
HPlay Button (4) 墌pg. 18, 30
IDVD Open/Close Button (x) 墌pg. 30
JCassette Eject Button (x) 墌pg. 18, 21
KS-video/Video/Audio Input Connectors (S-VIDEO/
VIDEO/AUDIO) 墌pg. 54
LInfrared Beam Receiving Window
MFront Display Panel 墌pg. 8
NRecord Button (7) 墌pg. 21
ORewind Button (3) 墌pg. 18, 19, 32
PFast Forward Button (5) 墌pg. 18, 19, 32
QProgramme Button (PR +/–) 墌pg. 21
RAutomatic Satellite Programming Button (SAT#)
墌pg. 28
REAR VIEW
ARegion Number Label 墌pg. 5
BMains Power Cord 墌pg. 11
CL-1 Input/Output Connector (L-1 IN/OUT) 墌pg. 11,
55, 62
DComponent Video Output Connectors (COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT) 墌pg. 11 (The connectors send output
signals only when the scan mode (墌pg. 14) is set to
“progressive” on the DVD deck.)
NOTE:
The unit does not output signals simultaneously from the
component video output connectors and L-1 Input/Output
connector. The picture you can view is the one that is
selected with the VCR/DVD button on the unit or on the
remote control.
EAudio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (L/R))
FAntenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) 墌pg. 11
GDigital Audio Output Connector
(DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) 墌pg. 59, 63
HL-2 Input/Decoder Connector
(L-2 IN/DECODER) 墌pg. 55, 62
IRemote Pause Connector (PAUSE) 墌pg. 54
JAntenna Output Connector (ANTENNA OUT)
墌pg. 11
To access covered
connectors or buttons, pull
and open the cover.
Y
PB
PR
DVD
DVD
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SORTIE VIDEO
COMPOSANTES
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INDEX (cont.)
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
AProgressive Mode Indicator 墌pg. 14
B“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 25, 27
CAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording Indicator
(N) 墌pg. 28
DChannel/Clock Display
Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 57), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
Counter Display
Tape Speed (SP/LP/EP) 墌pg. 21
Multi-information window*
* The current group/title/track/chapter number(s), time and status
information.
EVCR Mode Indicator
FVCR Indicator 墌pg. 22
GCassette Type Indicator 墌pg. 64, 66
HTape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 22
IDVD Mode Indicator
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (S-VHS deck)
If you press ––:––on the remote control when “O.S.D.”
is set to “ON” (墌pg. 65), various operational indicators
appear on the TV screen.
For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the
on-screen bar” (墌pg. 35).
AOperation Mode Indicators
BTape Speed (SP/LP/EP)
CTape Direction
DIndex Mark Indicator (MARK) 墌pg. 21
ECounter Display
FTape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 22
GAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 20
HTape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press 3or
5from the Stop mode or
perform an Index Search.
(墌pg. 19) The position of
“q” in relation to “0”
(beginning) or “+” (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
IPDC* Indicator 墌pg. 24, 26
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available
in the U.K. and not possible with this unit.
JType of Broadcast 墌pg. 23
KCurrent Day/Month/Year
LClock Display
MChannel Position Number and Station Name/Auxiliary
Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 57), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
N“Cassette Loaded” Mark
Beginning End
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REMOTE CONTROL AVCR Button 墌pg. 18, 21
BTV/VCR/DVD switch 墌pg. 15
CMenu Button (MENU) 墌pg. 31
DAuto Tracking Button 墌pg. 20
Tape Speed Button (p) 墌pg. 21
Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌pg. 31
EStop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌pg. 26
Play Set Up Button (PLAY SETUP) 墌pg. 35
Title Button (TITLE) 墌pg. 50, 53
FStart Time Button (START +/–) 墌pg. 26
Repeat Button (REPEAT) 墌pg. 36, 50, 53
Zooming Button (ZOOM) 墌pg. 33
GNumber Keys 墌pg. 21, 24, 31, 50, 53
HDaily Button (DAILY) 墌pg. 25, 27
IPDC* Button 墌pg. 24, 26
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available
in the U.K. and not possible with this unit.
JReset Button (0000) 墌pg. 22
Cancel Button (&) 墌pg. 27
KPlay Button (4) 墌pg. 18, 30
LRewind Button (3) 墌pg. 18, 19, 32
MStop Button (8) 墌pg. 18, 21, 30
NRecord Button (7) 墌pg. 21
OReverse Skip/Index Button (2) 墌pg. 19, 31
Review Button ( ) 墌pg. 20
Prt Button 墌pg. 12
TV/VCR Programme Button (TV/VCR PR +/–)
墌pg. 61
QSet Up Menu Button (SET UP MENU) 墌pg. 15
R3D-PHONIC Button 墌pg. 33
STV Volume Button (TV %+/–) 墌pg. 61
TDVD Button 墌pg. 30
USTANDBY/ON Button (1) 墌pg. 12
VTV Muting Button (^) 墌pg. 61
Audio Monitor Button (A.MONITOR) 墌pg. 20
WTV/VCR Button 墌pg. 22
XDate Button (DATE +/–) 墌pg. 26
Subtitle Button (SUB TITLE) 墌pg. 40
Angle Button (ANGLE) 墌pg. 41
* With this button, you can also adjust the brightness of front
display panel and illumination on the unit.
+: brightens the display
–: darkens the display
YProgramme Button (PR +/–) 墌pg. 21
ZProgramming Button (PROG) 墌pg. 24, 26
aTimer Button (#) 墌pg. 25, 27
bWeekly Button (WEEKLY) 墌pg. 25, 27
cProgramme Check Button (") 墌pg. 27
Return Button (RETURN) 墌pg. 31
dAutomatic Satellite Programming Button (REC LINK)
墌pg. 28
eAuxiliary Button (AUX) 墌pg. 54
fFast Forward Button (5) 墌pg. 18, 19, 32
gPause Button (9) 墌pg. 19, 21, 30
hForward Skip/Index Button (6) 墌pg. 19, 31
iOK Button 墌pg. 12
jweButton 墌pg. 15
kDisplay Button (– –:– –) 墌pg. 22
lSkip Search Button ( ) 墌pg. 19
DVD Picture Button (DVD PICTURE) 墌pg. 34
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also
be used to operate your TV. (墌pg. 61)
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions,
as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands.
(墌pg. 61)
●Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.
NOTES:
●When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under the battery cover.
●If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try
again.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT
Check Contents
CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW
4 You are now ready to install your unit. (墌pg. 11)
DVD Player and Video Cassette Recorder
RF Cable “AA” Batteries (x 2)
Infrared Remote Control Unit
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Basic Connections It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.
ASituate the unit.
Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.
BConnect the unit to TV.
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF Connection
8To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors —
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
connector on the rear panel of the unit.
CConnect the provided RF cable between the
ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the
unit and the TV’s aerial connector.
AV Connection
8To connect to a TV with AV input connectors —
AConnect the aerial, unit and TV as per “RF
Connection”.
BConnect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the
L-1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the unit
and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
CSet the output mode for the L-1 IN/OUT connector
depending on type of your TV. (墌left column)
Component Video Connection (DVD deck only)
8To connect to a TV with component video input
connectors —
AConnect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV
Connection”.
BConnect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connectors to the TV’s component video input
connectors.
●You can obtain high-quality component video pictures.
●For component video connection, set the scan mode to
progressive (墌pg. 14) after performing “Auto Set Up”
(墌pg. 12)
CConnect the unit to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input
connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of
interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy stereo
playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo TV.
In addition, if you connect the unit to the TV’s RGB
connectors, set the output mode for the L-1 IN/OUT
connector so that the RGB signal is output from the unit.
When the DVD deck is selected, press and hold 8until
the desired mode appears on the front display panel.
●The signal mode can be changed when no disc is loaded in
the disc tray.
YC: Select when your TV is compatible with the Y/C
signal. Y/C signal is output from the unit. Also set
“L-1 OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO”. (墌pg. 56)
RGB: Select when your TV is compatible with the RGB
signal. RGB signal is output from the unit.
NOTES:
●To change the signal mode, make sure that the unit is
turned on and “ ” indicator is not displayed on the front
display panel.
●Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode
according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction
manual of your television.
●The signal mode will be reset to RGB mode if there is a
power cut by unplugging the main power cord or due to a
blackout.
TV aerial cable
RF cable (provided)
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet
Back of unit
Component Video cable
(not provided)
Audio cable
(not provided)
TV
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 12.
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/
Auto Guide Program Number Set
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1on the unit or remote control.
BPerform Auto Set Up.
The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front
display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select “AUTO”
and press OK or e.
●When you have connected the unit to a TV offering T-V Link
via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌pg. 11) and the TV is
turned on, the unit automatically performs the Preset
Download (墌pg. 13) even if you select “AUTO” or “AUTO
SET” for Auto Set Up function.
CConfirm/Set video channel.
With RF Connection
The video channel that is
shown on the display panel is
your video channel. Press OK.
●To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to the video
channel.
With AV Connection
Press PR – until the display
panel shows “CH – –”. Now
the video channel is set to off. Then press OK.
●To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to its AV
mode.
NOTES:
●In areas where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the unit can perform neither Auto
Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
●If there is a power cut, or if you press 1or SET UP MENU
while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be
interrupted; be sure to turn off the unit power once and try
again from step A.
●Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
After the 1button on the unit or remote control is pressed
for the first time to power on the unit, the Auto Set Up
function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program
numbers automatically.
Before starting, make sure of the following:
●The TV aerial cable should be connected to the unit.
●The unit’s mains power cord should be connected to a
mains outlet.
●The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection
墌pg. 11) or UHF channel 52 (with RF connection
墌pg. 11).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO SET” and press OK or
e.
While Auto Set Up is in progress, do NOT press any
button on the unit or remote control until the front
display panel shows either the display as illustrated in
step Cor “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 14.
●If you are using the on-screen
display, the AUTO SET
screen will appear. As Auto
Set Up progresses, the “q”
mark on the TV screen
moves from left to right.
ATTENTION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the unit’s
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their
Guide Program numbers remain in the unit’s memory and
the unit will not perform Auto Set Up again. The unit
performs only Auto Clock Set when the unit is turned on.
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as
required.
●Video channel setting (for RF connection users) 墌pg. 75
●Tuner setting 墌pg. 70
●Clock setting 墌pg. 76
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (墌pg. 70) and, if necessary, video channel
setting (墌pg. 75).
After “Auto Set Up” is completed, perform “Monitor
Set (DVD deck)” on page 15.
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Preset Download
Auto Channel Set by Downloading
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide
Program Number Set
If you have connected the unit to your TV via the AV connection
(墌pg. 11), the unit will automatically perform Preset
Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step Bon page 12.
After downloading, the unit sets the clock and Guide Program
numbers automatically.
NOTES:
●For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
●In areas where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the unit can perform neither Auto
Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
●If there is a power cut, or if you press 1or SET UP MENU
while downloading or set up is in progress, it will be
interrupted; be sure to turn off the unit power once and try
again from the beginning.
●Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
●On this unit, the characters available for station names (ID) are
A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I(space). Some names of downloaded
stations may differ from those of your TV. (墌pg. 72)
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1on the unit or remote control.
BPerform Preset Download.
The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front
display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.
CSet the video channel.
Set the video channel to off manually. (墌pg. 75)
ATTENTION
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,
etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via fully-wired 21-pin SCART
cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may
differ by system.
Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“T-V LINK” and press OK or
e.
Preset positions on the front display panel increase from
“CH 1”; do NOT press any button on the unit or remote
control until the front display panel shows clock time,
“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 14.
●If you are using the on-screen
display, the T-V LINK screen
will appear. Then the GUIDE
PROG SET screen will appear
during Guide Program
Number Set. When Preset
Download is completed,
“COMPLETED” appears for
about 5 seconds, then the
normal screen appears.
●If you press any button on the
unit or remote control while
downloading is in progress, it
will be interrupted.
After “Preset Download” is completed, perform
“Monitor Set (DVD deck)” on page 15.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download
appear on the front display panel
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto
Clock Set have been performed
successfully, the correct current time
is displayed.
Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then
make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
unit’s memory by using the PR button(s).
●If station names (ID – 墌pg. 73) have also been stored in the
unit’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top
left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the unit
is tuned to a different station.
●If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip
channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change
station names, see pages 71 – 73.
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded
but Auto Clock Set has not, “CH 1”
(channel position) is displayed.
ATurn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then
make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
unit’s memory by using the PR button(s).
●If station names (ID – 墌pg. 73) have also been stored in the
unit’s memory, the station name will be displayed at the top
left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the unit
is tuned to a different station.
●If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip
channels, to change channel positions, or to set or change
station names, see pages 71 – 73.
BPerform “Clock Set” on page 76.
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto
Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is
displayed.
Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the unit’s
power once, then turn the unit’s power back on again. Perform
“Auto Set Up” on page 12 or “Preset Download” on page 13 again.
IMPORTANT
●To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set
correctly, perform the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming.
(墌pg. 24) (S-VHS deck only)
●In certain reception conditions, station names may not be
stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not
work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set
properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the
VIDEO Plus+ system, the unit will record a TV programme of a
different station. When programming the timer using the
VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check the desired channel is
selected correctly. (墌pg. 24, “VIDEO Plus+®Timer
Programming”) (S-VHS deck only)
●Your unit memorizes all detected stations even if reception of
some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an
unacceptable picture. (墌pg. 71, “Delete A Channel”)
INFORMATION
Language for the on-screen display (DVD deck)
Set manually the on-screen language for the DVD deck. ( 墌 pg. 16)
Just Clock
Your unit is equipped with the Just Clock function which
provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments
at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you
want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”.
(墌pg. 77, “Just Clock”)
T-V Link Functions
When you connect the unit to your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin
SCART cable (墌pg. 11), 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 of your TV.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link or DATA LOGIC via fully-wired 21-pin SCART
cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by
system.
TV Auto Power On
The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically
whenever you play a tape.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
Unit Auto Standby
You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the unit.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
Direct Rec (S-VHS deck only)
You can easily start recording the programme that you are
watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT
REC” to “ON”. (墌pg. 65)
Scan Mode Set
(DVD deck)
This unit supports the progressive scan system (eg. 480p*)
as well as the conventional interlaced scan system (eg.
480i*).
If your TV equipped with component video connectors
supports the progressive video input, you can enjoy a
high quality picture by setting the progressive scan mode
to active.
●Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
●If your TV equipped with component video connectors does
not support the progressive video input, do not change the
scan mode to the “PROGRESSIVE”.
* 480p and 480i indicate the number of scanning lines and
scanning format of an image signal.
• 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.
• 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlaced format.
Switch the mode.
During playback or while stopped, press and hold DVD
for more than 3 seconds, to change the scan mode
between Progressive and Interlace mode.
NOTE:
It is not possible to change the scan mode when an MP3/WMA
or JPEG disc is loaded.
If you have any difficulty with the above
procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line
on 0870 330 5000
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
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Monitor Set
(DVD deck)
You can select the monitor type depending on the TV
used when you play back DVD VIDEO discs recorded for
wide-screen TVs.
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1.
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
DSelect the mode.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting, then press OK.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
APress SET UP MENU.
BPress weto select
“PICTURE”.
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
MP3&WMA / JPEG MP3&WMA
Press rt to move Hto
“MONITOR TYPE”, then
press OK.
8MONITOR TYPE
16:9 NORMAL (Wide television conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV).
16:9 AUTO (Wide television conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is fixed to 16:9
(wide TV). The unit automatically adjusts the screen width of
the output signal correctly when playing back a picture
whose aspect ratio is 4:3.
4:3 LB (Letter Box conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the
black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen.
4:3 PS (Pan&Scan):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3
(conventional TV). While viewing a wide screen picture, the
black bars do not appear; however, the left and right edges
of the pictures will not be shown on the screen.
Pan&Scan/Letter Box
In general, DVD VIDEO disc are produced for a wide-screen
TV with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Material with this ratio will not fit to a TV with 4:3 aspect
ratio. There are two styles to display the image, “Pan&Scan”
and “Letter Box”.
Pan&Scan
The right and left side of the image are
cut off. The image fills the screen.
Letter Box
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the image. The image itself
appears in 16:9 aspect ratio.
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
MP3&WMA / JPEG MP3&WMA
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Language
On-screen Language Set (DVD deck)
This DVD deck offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 3 different languages. You can change the
language setting manually as required.
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1.
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
DSelect the mode.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting, then press OK.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set
(DVD deck only)
Some DVD discs contain the DVD menu display, audio,
subtitle in multiple languages. With these discs, you can
set the default language as you like.
●The procedure shows how to set “MENU LANGUAGE”
on the DVD menu screen as an example.
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1.
BSelect the DVD deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the DVD indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CAccess the DVD Set Up menu screen.
DSelect the mode.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting, then press OK.
●See “Language Code List” (墌pg. 17).
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP MENU.
NOTE:
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default menu language is played back.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
APress SET UP MENU.
BPress weto select
“ LANGUAGE”.
Press rt to move Hto “ON
SCREEN LANGUAGE”, then
press OK.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
APress SET UP MENU.
BPress weto select
“ LANGUAGE”.
Press rt to move Hto
“MENU LANGUAGE”, then
press OK.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
USE TO SELECT, USE OK TO CONFIRM.
TO EXIT, PRESS [SET UP MENU].
OK
SELECT
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Language Code List
AA
AB
AF
AM
AR
AS
AY
AZ
BA
BE
BG
BH
BI
BN
BO
BR
CA
CO
CS
CY
DA
DZ
EL
EO
ET
EU
FA
FI
FJ
FO
FY
GA
GD
GL
GN
GU
HA
HI
HR
HU
HY
IA
IE
Afar
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Ameharic
Arabic
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Byelorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Bislama
Bengali, Bangla
Tibetan
Breton
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Welsh
Danish
Bhutani
Greek
Esperanto
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
Faroese
Frisian
Irish
Scots Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Hindi
Croatian
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua
Interlingue
IK
IN
IS
IW
JI
JW
KA
KK
KL
KM
KN
KO
KS
KU
KY
LA
LN
LO
LT
LV
MG
MI
MK
ML
MN
MO
MR
MS
MT
MY
NA
NE
NL
NO
OC
OM
OR
PA
PL
PS
PT
QU
RM
Inupiak
Indonesian
Icelandic
Hebrew
Yiddish
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Korean (KOR)
Kashmiri
Kurdish
Kirghiz
Latin
Lingala
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian, Lettish
Malagasy
Maori
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
Malay (MAY)
Maltese
Burmese
Nauru
Nepali
Dutch
Norwegian
Occitan
(Afan) Oromo
Oriya
Panjabi
Polish
Pashto, Pushto
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
RN
RO
RU
RW
SA
SD
SG
SH
SI
SK
SL
SM
SN
SO
SQ
SR
SS
ST
SU
SV
SW
TA
TE
TG
TH
TI
TK
TL
TN
TO
TR
TS
TT
TW
UK
UR
UZ
VI
VO
WO
XH
YO
ZU
Kirundi
Rumanian
Russian
Kinyarwanda
Sanskrit
Sindhi
Sangho
Serbo-Croatian
Singhalese
Slovak
Slovenian
Samoan
Shona
Somali
Albanian
Serbian
Siswati
Sesotho
Sundanese
Swedish
Swahili
Tamil
Telugu
Tajik
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volapuk
Wolof
Xhosa
Yoruba
Zulu
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OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK
Basic Playback ALoad a cassette.
Make sure the window side is
up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on
the front of the cassette is
pointed toward the unit.
●Do not apply too much
pressure when inserting.
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically. Although the DVD deck is selected, the S-VHS
deck is selected automatically if the DVD deck is in stop
mode.
●The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is
reset to 0:00:00.
BSelect the S-VHS deck.
On the unit
Press VCR/DVD repeatedly so that the VCR indicator
lights up.
On the remote control
Press VCR so that the VCR indicator lights up.
CFind the programme start point.
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To
go forward, press 5.
DStart playback.
Press 4. “BEST” appears blinking on the front display
panel during automatic tracking. (墌pg. 23)
EStop playback.
Press 8. Then press xon the S-VHS deck to remove the
cassette.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning
cassette — ECL-3F — when:
●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only
with “O.S.D.” set to “ON”). (墌pg. 65)
NOTE:
The heads get dirty in the following cases:
●in an environment prone to extreme temperature or
humidity
●in a dusty environment
●flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes
●continuous usage for a long time
Usable cassettes
●Compact VHS
camcorder
recordings can be
played on this unit.
Simply place the
recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette
Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS
cassette.
●This unit can record on regular VHS and Super VHS
cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on
regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals
can be recorded and played back using Super VHS
cassettes.
* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes
with this unit.
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Playback Features
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
1Pause during playback.
Press 9.
●If there is vertical jitter, press PR +/– on the remote control to
correct the picture.
2Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Press 9.
Slow Motion
During still picture, press and hold 9for 2 seconds, then
release. Press 9and release again to return to still
picture.
●The speed changes for each direction by pressing 3and
5repeatedly.
NOTE:
During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV
screen. Press PR + or –on the remote control to eliminate the
noises.
Variable Speed Search
During playback, press 5for forward variable speed
search, or 3for reverse variable speed search.
●The speed changes for each direction by pressing 3and
5repeatedly.
When pressing 5: +5x{+7x
When pressing 3: –1x]–5x{–7x
(Once 3is pressed, reverse search starts in –1x normal
playback speed. After this process, each press of 3changes
the search speed between –5x and –7x.)
NOTE:
The search speed changes in the same way for SP, LP and EP
mode.
Skip Search
During playback, press 1 to 6 times to skip over
unwanted sections.
Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
Index Search
Your unit 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 unit is in the Stop mode.
Activate Index Search.
Press 2or 6. “21” or “61” is displayed on
the TV screen and search begins in the corresponding
direction.
●To access index codes 2
through 9, press 2or
6repeatedly until the
correct index number is
displayed.
Example:
To locate the beginning of B
from the current position,
press 2twice.
To locate the beginning of
D from the current position, press 6once.
●When the specified index code is located, playback begins
automatically.
Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the unit what to do after
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the unit is in the Stop
mode.
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback
Press 3, then press 4within 2 seconds.
b- For Automatic Power Off
Press 3, then press 1within 2 seconds.
c- For Automatic Timer Standby
Press 3, then press #within 2 seconds.
d- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind
Press 3, then press xwithin 2 seconds.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch to the right.
ATTENTION
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback
mode,
●the picture will be distorted.
●the noise bars will appear.
●there may be a loss of colour.
●you cannot hear the sound.
To resume normal playback, press 4.
To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,
press 4.
Current position
Index number
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OPERATIONS ON S-VHS DECK (cont.)
Instant ReView
Simply by pressing a single button, the unit power comes on,
rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can
easily access any of them.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure that the unit is off and that the Timer
mode is disengaged.
Activate Instant ReView.
Press . The unit power comes on and the unit
searches for the index code indicating the start of the last
timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found, playback
begins automatically.
●To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press three
times. The unit searches and begins playback automatically.
You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away
from the current tape position.
Repeat Playback
Your unit can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times
repeatedly.
1Start playback.
Press 4.
2Activate Repeat Playback.
Press 4and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
●The Play indicator ($) on the front display panel blinks slowly.
●
After playing back a tape 100 times, the unit stops automatically.
3Stop Repeat Playback.
Press 8at any time.
●Pressing 4, 3, 5or 9also stops Repeat Playback.
NOTE:
Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP
mode.
Manual Tracking
Your unit is equipped with automatic tracking
control. During playback, you can override this
and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the
PR buttons.
1Override automatic tracking.
During playback, press pon the remote control.
2Adjust the tracking manually.
Press PR + or –on the remote control.
●Press pagain to return to automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the unit enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
Soundtrack Selection
Your unit is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,
HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
During Playback
Pressing A.MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:
NOTES:
●“HIFI L jhR” should normally be selected. In this mode,
Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal
audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only
normal audio.
●For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual
programmes, refer to page 23.
●“O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will
not appear. (墌pg. 65)
NTSC Playback
Your unit is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back
NTSC tapes.
1Load a cassette.
Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC.
2Start playback.
Press 4.
●“NTSC]PAL” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.
NOTES:
●Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at
the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on
the part of either the unit or the TV.
●The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using
the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be
corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.)
●
The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.
●During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture
will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
●Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of
superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.
TRACK USE
On-Screen Display
HI FI
L jhR For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
HI FI
L jFor main audio of Bilingual tapes
HI FI
hR For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
HI FI
NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
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