JVC HR-XV38SAG User manual

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DVD PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT1016-001A
HR-XV38SAG
HR-XV38SAS
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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 2.0+ Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
●Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not
possible with this model.
●This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP
mode with regular VHS resolution.
●HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
●G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation
and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China,
Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan.
SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development
Corporation and is registered in the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa,
Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to
represent the same easy recording feature. However, for
simplicity, only the term G-CODE will be used in the
instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same
steps listed for the G-CODE system.
●This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
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.
ATTENTION (VHS deck only)
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television
signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal
colour pictures if played back on another video recorder of
PAL standard.
3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this recorder.
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.
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.
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)
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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.
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.
Contents
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ....................................................................2
DISC INFORMATION 4
About Discs .............................................................................4
INDEX 6
INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT 9
Basic Connections ...................................................................9
Component Video Connection (DVD deck) ...........................10
Scan Mode Set (DVD deck) ....................................................11
S-VIDEO Connection (DVD deck) ..........................................12
INITIAL SETTINGS 13
Video Channel Set .................................................................13
Auto Set Up ...........................................................................14
Monitor Set (DVD deck) .........................................................15
Language ...............................................................................16
Clock Set ...............................................................................19
OPERATIONS ON VHS DECK 20
Basic Playback .......................................................................20
Playback Features ..................................................................21
Basic Recording .....................................................................23
Recording Features ................................................................24
B.E.S.T. Picture System ...........................................................25
G-CODE®/SHOWVIEWTM System Setup ........................................26
G-CODE®/SHOWVIEWTM Timer Programming ..............................27
Express Timer Programming ...................................................29
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording .............................32
OPERATIONS ON DVD DECK 33
Basic Playback .......................................................................33
Playback Features ..................................................................34
Using the on-screen bar .........................................................40
MP3/JPEG files Playback ........................................................42
EDITING (VHS DECK) 45
Edit From A Camcorder ..........................................................45
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ..............................46
Dubbing (from DVD to VHS) .................................................47
EDITING (DVD DECK) 48
Digital Audio Dubbing ...........................................................48
REMOTE CONTROL 49
Remote Control Functions ......................................................49
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 51
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ........................................51
Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder or An Amplifier With A
Built-in DTS (DVD deck) ........................................................52
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 53
Function Set (VHS deck) ........................................................53
Mode Set (DVD deck) ............................................................56
Tuner Set ...............................................................................60
Information on Multi-System Compatibility (VHS deck) .........65
TROUBLESHOOTING 67
SPECIFICATIONS 70
LIST OF TERMS 71
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC110 –240 V~ (Rating), AC90
–260 V ~ (Operating), 50Hz/60Hz with automatic switching.
The 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.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible, or the mains plug or an appliance couplar
shall remain readily operable.
Video tapes recorded with this unit in the LP (Long Play) or EP
(Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed
video recorder. (VHS deck only)
ATTENTION
To mobile phone user:
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.
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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 Video CD, SVCD (Super Video
CD), or Audio CD format and finalized.
• CD-R/RW discs written in MP3 or JPEG in accordance with
the “ISO 9660” format. (See page 42 for details.)
●This unit can also play back audio signals recorded in MIX-
MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA, and CD TEXT.
●The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in
the disc itself.
●With some discs, operations may not be possible.
Marks of discs in this instruction manual
Unplayable Discs
The following types of discs cannot be played using this unit.
●CD-ROM discs (including PHOTO-CD)
●DVD AUDIO discs
●Super Audio CDs (SACD)
●DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format
●DVD-RAM discs
●DVD-ROM discs
In addition, this unit does not play:
●Unfinalized discs
●Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals, or paste on
either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs
may damage the unit.
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the
“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of
Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.
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 your unit unless the region number of the disc matches
the one on the rear of your unit. The region number for your unit
is as follows:
HR-XV38SAG: “3”
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back with
HR-XV38SAG.
HR-XV38SAS: “2”
Examples of DVD VIDEO labels which can be played back with
HR-XV38SAS.
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
Marks related to audio
DVD VIDEO Video CD/Super Video CD
Audio CD
CD-DA files
Allows operation with a
DVD VIDEO disc.
Allows operation with a
Video CD disc.
Allows operation with a
SVCD disc.
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).
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.
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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 the Video CD with Playback Control (PBC) Function”
(墌pg. 34).
Placing a Disc
1Open the disc tray.
Press xon the DVD deck to open the disc tray.
●The unit’s power comes on
automatically.
●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.
3Press xon the DVD deck to close the disc tray.
●Pressing 4also closes the disc tray.
●Playback begins automatically if an auto-playback DVD disc is
loaded. Although the VHS deck is selected, the DVD deck is
selected automatically (except when the VHS deck is in the
timer mode or the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
mode.)
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.
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. 11, 14, 21, 49
BVCR Indicator 墌pg. 20, 23
CCassette Loading Slot
DVCR/DVD Button 墌pg. 20, 23, 33, 43
EDisc Tray 墌pg. 5
FDVD Indicator 墌pg. 33
GStop Button (8) 墌pg. 20, 23, 33, 43
HPlay Button (4) 墌pg. 20, 23, 33, 43, 49
IDVD Open/Close Button (x) 墌pg. 5, 33, 43
JCassette Eject Button (x) 墌pg. 20, 21, 23
KVideo/Audio Input Connectors (F-1 VIDEO/AUDIO)
墌pg. 45
LInfrared Beam Receiving Window
MFront Display Panel 墌pg. 7
NRecord Button (7) 墌pg. 23, 24
ORewind Button (3) 墌pg. 20, 21, 35
PFast Forward Button (5) 墌pg. 20, 21, 35
QProgramme Button (PR +/–) (墌pg. 21, 23, 29
RSCAN MODE Button 墌pg. 11
REAR VIEW
ARegion Number Label 墌pg. 4
BMains Power Cord 墌pg. 9, 10, 12
CS-Video Output Connector
(S-VIDEO OUTPUT)* 墌pg. 12, 51
DAudio/Video Output Connector
(AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT) 墌pg. 9, 10, 12, 46, 51
EL-1 Input Connector (INPUT (L-1)) 墌pg. 9, 46, 51
FAntenna Input Connector (ANTENNA IN) 墌pg. 9,
10, 12, 51
GDigital Audio Output Connector
(DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)* 墌pg. 48, 52
HComponent Video Output Connectors
(COMPONENT VIDEO OUT)* 墌pg. 10
IAudio Output Connectors (AUDIO OUT (L/R))*
JRemote Pause Connector (PAUSE) 墌pg. 45
K Antenna Output Connector (ANTENNA OUT)
墌 pg. 9, 10, 12, 51
* These connectors are only for DVD deck.
SCAN MODE
To access covered
connectors or buttons, pull
and open the cover.
DVD
INPUT
(L-1)
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
DVD
AUDIO
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB
PR
Y
DVD/VCR
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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
AOperation Mode Indicator
BChannel/Clock Display
Mode Display (L-1 or F-1)
Counter Display
Tape Speed (SP/LP or EP*) 墌pg. 23
* EP is for NTSC only.
Multi-information window*
* The current group/title/track/chapter number(s), time and status
information.
CProgressive Mode Indicator 墌pg. 11
D“Timer ” Indicator 墌pg. 28, 29, 32
ESatellite Auto Recording Indicator (N) 墌pg. 32
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (VHS deck)
If you press ––:––on the remote control when “O.S.D.”
is set to “ON” (墌pg. 54), various operational indicators
appear on the TV screen.
For On-screen display for DVD deck, refer to “Using the
on-screen bar” (墌pg. 40).
A“Cassette Loaded” Mark
BOperation Mode Indicators
CChannel Position Number and Station Name/Auxiliary
Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1)
DClock Display
ECurrent Day/Month/Year
FType of Broadcast 墌pg. 25
GTape 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. 21) 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.
HAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 22
ITape Speed (SP/LP or EP*)
* EP is for NTSC only.
JColour System Indicator 墌pg. 54
KTape Direction
LCounter Display
MTape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 24
A B
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INDEX (cont.)
REMOTE CONTROL ATV Standby/On Button (TV 1) 墌pg. 50
BTV/VCR/DVD switch 墌pg. 11, 13-16, 19, 20, 33, 43,
50
CDVD Button 墌pg. 11, 15, 33, 43, 56
DVCR Button 墌pg. 14, 16, 19, 20, 53
ENumber Keys
FDaily Button (DAILY) 墌pg. 28, 29, 31
GVPS/PDC Button
*Does not function with this unit.
HReset Button (0000) 墌pg. 24
Cancel Button (&) 墌pg. 27, 30, 31
IAuxiliary Button (AUX) 墌pg. 45
JStart Time Button (START +/–) 墌pg. 29
Repeat Button (REPEAT) 墌pg. 36, 44
Zooming Button (ZOOM) 墌pg. 35, 44
KStop Time Button (STOP +/–) 墌pg. 28, 29, 30, 31
On Screen Button (ON SCREEN) 墌pg. 40
LProgramming Button (PROG) 墌pg. 27, 29, 31
MTape Speed Button
SP/LP or EP* (p) 墌pg. 23, 27,
29, 30, 31
* EP is for NTSC only.
Top Menu Button (TOP MENU) 墌pg. 34
NProgramme Check Button (") 墌pg. 30
Return Button (RETURN) 墌pg. 34
OweButton
rt Button
ENTER Button
VCR Programme Button (VCR PR +/–)
PSet Up Menu Button (SET UP) 墌pg. 15, 19, 53, 56,
60
QPlay Button (4) 墌pg. 20, 23, 33, 43
RRewind Button (3) 墌pg. 20, 21, 35
SRecord Button (7) 墌pg. 23, 24
TForward Skip/Index Button (6) 墌pg. 21, 34, 35
UReverse Skip/Index Button (2) 墌pg. 21, 34, 35
Review Button ( ) 墌pg. 22
VDVD Picture Button (DVD PICTURE) 墌pg. 39
WSound Effect Button (SOUND EFFECT) 墌pg. 39
XStandby/On Button (1) 墌pg. 11, 14, 21
YTV Muting Button ( ) 墌pg. 50
Audio Monitor Button (A.MONITOR) 墌pg. 22, 38
ZTV/VCR Button 墌pg. 24, 50
aTV Volume Button (TV %+/–) 墌pg. 50
bWeekly Button (WEEKLY) 墌pg. 28, 29, 31
cTV Programme Button (TV PR +/–) 墌pg. 50
dProgramme Button (PR +/–) 墌pg. 21, 23, 29, 30, 31
eDate Button (DATE +/–) 墌pg. 29, 30, 31
Subtitle Button (SUBTITLE) 墌pg. 37
Angle Button (ANGLE) 墌pg. 38
Timer Button (#) 墌pg. 28, 29, 30
gMenu Button (MENU) 墌pg. 34
hAutomatic Satellite Programming Button (REC LINK)
墌pg. 32
iDisplay Button (– –:– –) 墌pg. 24, 33
jFast Forward Button (5) 墌pg. 20, 21, 35
kStop/Clear Button (8) 墌pg. 20, 23, 33, 43
lPause Button (9) 墌pg. 21, 23, 33, 35, 43
mOne Touch Replay Button ( ) 墌pg. 21, 35
nSkip Search Button ( ) 墌pg. 21
oTracking Button (TRACKING +/–) 墌pg. 22
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also
be used to operate your JVC TV. (墌pg. 50)
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your unit’s functions,
as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC. (墌pg. 49)
●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
Basic Connections It’s essential that your unit be properly connected.
ACheck the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 70.
BSituate the unit.
Place the unit on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect 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 —
If your TV is equipped with a AV input connectors,
perform AV connection to improve picture quality during
tape playback.
AConnect the aerial, unit and TV as per “RF
Connection.”
BConnect an optional AV cable between the AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear panel of the unit
and the TV’s AV input connectors.
DConnect the unit to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
DVD
INPUT
(L-1)
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
DVD
AUDIO
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P B
P R
Y
DVD/VCR
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA OUT
TV aerial cable
To aerial terminal
(provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet
Back of unit
TV
To AV input
connectors
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
After the connection is completed, perform “Video
Channel Set”on page 13.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.)
Component Video Connection
(DVD deck)
8To connect to a TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN
connectors . . .
AConnect the unit to TV.
A Connect the aerial, unit and TV as per “AV
Connection”or “S-VIDEO Connection”.
(墌pg. 12,13)
BConnect the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
connectors to the TV’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN
connectors.
CConnect the unit’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
BConnect the unit to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
NOTES:
●You can obtain high-quality component video pictures.
●If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO OUT
connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo
sound reproduction.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
●By using the component video connection, you can view the
images in the progressive mode. For switching to the
progressive mode, refer to “Scan Mode Set (DVD deck)”
(墌pg. 11).
ATTENTION
Be sure to connect the unit’s VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV’s VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN connector.
DVD
INPUT
(L-1)
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
DVD
AUDIO
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB
PR
Y
DVD/VCR
Aerial connector
COMPONENT VIDEO IN connector
AUDIO IN connectors
Component Video cable
RF cable (provided)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Audio cable
(not provided)
(not provided)
Mains outlet
Mains
power cord
TV aerial
cable
Back of TV
Back of unit
S Video cable
(not provided)
AUDIO OUT
After the connection is completed, perform “Video
Channel Set”on page 13.
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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.
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
Press DVD so that the DVD indicator lights up.
CSwitch the mode.
APress and hold SCAN MODE on the unit for more than
3 seconds.
The current scan mode blinks on the front display
panel.
BWhile the current scan mode blinks, press weto
select “ProGr” (for the progressive scan mode) or
“IntEr” (for the interlaced scan mode), then press
ENTER.
• If the current scan mode stops blinking before you make
the setting, start from step A again.
NOTE:
When the progressive scan mode is selected, the Progressive
mode indicator ( ) lights up on the front display panel.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the Remote to the
right.
SCAN MODE
Slide to the
right.
DVD
Slide to the
right.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW UNIT (cont.)
S-VIDEO Connection
(DVD deck)
8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN
connectors . . .
AConnect the unit to TV.
AConnect the aerial, unit and TV as per “RF
Connection”. (墌pg. 13)
BConnect the unit’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the
TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector.
CConnect the unit’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
BConnect the unit to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
NOTES:
●You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
●If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the unit’s AUDIO OUT
connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi stereo
sound reproduction.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
DVD
INPUT
(L-1)
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
DVD
AUDIO
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB
PR
Y
DVD/VCR
Back of TV
Aerial connector
S-VIDEO IN
connector
AUDIO IN connectors
S-Video cable
(not provided)
Audio cable
(not provided)
Mains outlet
Mains
power cord
Back of unit
RF cable (provided)
S VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
TV aerial
cable
After the connection is completed, perform “Video
Channel Set”on page 13.
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Video Channel Set
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your
TV receives picture and sound signals from the unit through the
RF cable.
AAccess the Video Channel Set mode.
Hold down 8on the unit until the front display panel
shows the following.
BSet the TV system (RF Connection only)
Press PR + or –on the remote control to set the
appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV
being used (refer to the table below).
1:B/G 2:D/K 3:I 4:H
CSet the video channel.
Press ENTER, then press PR –until the front display panel
shows “––”.
●Now the video channel is set to off.
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
●If the two vertical white bars appear
clearly on the TV screen as shown on
the right, press ENTER and then go to
step D.
●If the two vertical white bars do not
appear clearly, press ENTER and then
PR + or –to set the unit to a vacant channel between 28 and
60 which is not occupied by any local station in your area.
(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the two
vertical white bars appear clearly on the TV screen ; if so, go to
step D. If not, re-set the unit to another vacant channel and try
again.
NOTES:
●If you set the unit to a channel which is occupied by a local
station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by
local stations, the picture reception quality will be affected
and some interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be
sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on
neighbouring channels.
●If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with
any channel between 28 and 60, consult your JVC dealer.
DExit the Video Channel Set mode.
Press ENTER on the remote control.
●If Auto Set Up (墌pg. 14) or Tuner Set (墌pg. 60) has not
previously been performed, the Clock Set screen appears and
Auto Set Up takes place automatically.
Before performing the following steps:
●Make sure there is no cassette inserted in the unit and the
power is off.
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the
right.
Major Countries/Areas TV System
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
B/G
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
Australia H
With AV Connection
With RF Connection
With AV Connection
To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to its
AV mode.
With RF Connection
The channel you have set in step Cabove is your
video channel.
To view picture signals from the unit, set your TV to
the video channel.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Auto Set Up
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1on the unit or remote control. The Language
Select screen appears on the TV screen.
BSelect language
Press rt to place the pointer next to your desired
language (English, Russian or Arabic), then press ENTER
or e.
●The Clock Set screen appears.
CSet the date and time.
DSelect the TV system.
Press rt to place the pointer next to the appropriate TV
system (refer to the table below).
EStart Auto Channel Set.
Press ENTER or e.
●As Auto Set Up progresses, the
“q” mark on the TV screen
moves from left to right.
●When Auto Set Up is
completed, the lowest position
number will appear on the front
display panel. If “SCAN
COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-” is
diplayed on the TV screen,
make sure that the aerial cable
is connected to the unit properly and press ENTER on the
remote control. The unit will try Auto Set Up again.
NOTES:
●If there is a power cut, or if you press 1or SET UP 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.
●If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set
Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.
Select the appropriate TV system for those channels.
“TV System Selection — When you see the picture but the
audio can’t be heard or sounds unnatural” 墌pg. 63).
The Auto Set Up simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the clock and tuner
channels – simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.
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 “Video Channel Set“ (墌pg. 13) should be performed
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV
connection 墌pg. 9) or UHF channel (with RF connection
墌pg. 9).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote control to the
right.
Press rt to set the time,
then press ENTER or e. The
“DATE” display begins
blinking. Repeat the same
procedure to set the date and
year.
●When you set the time/date,
press and hold rt to change
the time by 30 minutes/15
days.
Slide to the
right.
Major Countries/Areas TV System
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait,
U.A.E., Indonesia, Singapore,
Thailand, Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
B/G
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
DO NOT press any button on the unit or remote
control while Auto Set Up is in progress.
Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans
all the channels that are receivable by your unit. During Auto
Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are
scanned and set.
A
TTENTION
If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installation,
there’s no need to separately perform the Clock Set or
Channel Set procedures, but if adjustments become
necessary, they can be performed as follows:
●Tuner setting 墌pg. 60
●Clock setting 墌pg. 19
AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
START FINISH
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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.
For the multi colour system TV
When you use a multi colour system TV, you can change
the colour system of this unit automatically by selecting
“MULTI” options as the monitor type. In this case, the
setting of this unit is changed to match the colour system
of the loaded disc regardless the TV system setting.
(墌“ATTENTION” below)
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.
Press rt to move Hto “MONITOR TYPE,” then press
ENTER.
ESelect the mode setting.
Press rt to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
NOTES:
●Even if ”4:3 PS” or ”4:3 MULTI PS” is selected, the screen size
may become ”4:3 LB” or ”4:3 MULTI LB” with some DVD
VIDEO. This depends on how they are recorded.
●When you select ”16:9 NORMAL”or ”16:9 MULTI NORMAL”
for a picture whose aspect ratio is 4:3, the picture slightly
changes due to the process for converting the picture width.
A
TTENTION
How to change the TV system between PAL and NTSC
APress and hold SCAN MODE on the unit for more
than 3 seconds while the unit is turned off.
The current TV system blinks on the front display
panel.
BWhile the current TV system blinks, press weto
select “ntSc” (for NTSC) or “PAL” (for PAL), then
press ENTER.
• If the current TV system stops blinking before you
make the setting, start from step A again.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote
control to the right.
APress SET UP.
BPress weto select
“PICTURE.”
Slide to the
right.
4:3LB
PICTURE
MONITOR TYPE
PICTURE SOURCE
SCREEN SAVER
AUTO
ON
MP3 / JPEG MP3
8MONITOR TYPE
16:9 NORMAL / 16:9 MULTI NORMAL
(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.
16:9 AUTO / 16:9 MULTI AUTO
(Wide television conversion):
Select this when the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide
TV).
4:3 LB / 4:3 MULTI 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 / 4:3 MULTI 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.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Language On-screen Language Set (VHS deck)
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1.
BSelect the 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.
CAccess the Main Menu screen.
DSelect your country.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to
“LANGUAGE,” then press ENTER or e.
ESelect the language.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote
control to the right.
Slide to the
right.
APress SET UP.
BPress rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“INITIAL SET,” then press
ENTER or e.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice
(English, Russian or Arabic).
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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 ENTER.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language Set
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 ENTER.
●See “Language Code List”(墌pg. 18).
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press SET UP.
NOTE:
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default menu language is played back.
APress SET UP.
BPress weto select
“LANGUAGE.”
Press rt to move Hto “ON
SCREEN LANGUAGE,”then
press ENTER.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
APress SET UP.
BPress weto select
“LANGUAGE.”
Press rt to move Hto
“MENU LANGUAGE,”then
press ENTER.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MENU LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
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
Tam il
Telug u
Tajik
Thai
Tigrinya
Tur kmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
Tur kish
Tsonga
Tatar
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volapuk
Wolof
Xhosa
Yoruba
Zulu
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Clock Set
ATurn on the unit.
Press 1.
BSelect the 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.
CAccess the Main Menu screen, then Initial Set
screen.
Press SET UP. Press rt to place the pointer next to
“INITIAL SET,” then press ENTER or e.
DAccess the Clock Set screen.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK
SET,” then press ENTER or e. The Clock Set screen
appears.
ESet the date and time.
Press rt to set the time, then press ENTER or e. The
“DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same
procedure to set the date and year.
●When you set the time/date, press and hold rt to change the
time by 30 minutes/15 days.
NOTE:
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct
data.
FStart the clock operation.
Press SET UP.
To make corrections anytime during the process
Press ENTER or erepeatedly until the item you want to
change blinks, then press rt.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote
control to the right.
Slide to the
right.
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OPERATIONS ON 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 VHS
deck is selected automatically if the DVD deck is in stop
mode.
●Select the appropriate colour system with “PAL/MESECAM“
and “NTSC“in Function Set. (墌pg. 54)
●The unit’s power comes on automatically and the counter is
reset to 0:00:00.
BSelect the 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. 25)
EStop playback.
Press 8. Then press xon the VHS deck to remove the
cassette.
●Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
●Slide the TV/VCR/DVD switch on the remote
control 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. 54)
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
Slide to the
right.
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 video recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the
S-VHS format and the SP mode with regular VHS
resolution.
* SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.
●This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super
VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals
only.
* S-VHS recording is not possible with this recorder.
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