JVC 0503-AH-ID-JVE User manual

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HDD & S-VHS
VIDEO RECORDER
HM-HDS4E
INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
●Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this video cassette recorder. 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 recorder.
●SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence
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.
CAUTION
8When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from the mains outlet.
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.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called
SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a
video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a
PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce
monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L
signals.
IMPORTANT
8Please read the various precautions on pages 2 – 4 before installing or operating the recorder.
8It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, 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.
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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 recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder ...
... 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 recorder’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 recorder or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder 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 recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or
under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in 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 recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
For Italy:
“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95
published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”
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 video recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a
single-speed video recorder.
ATTENTION:
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or
change the screen to a blue back display.
On placing the recorder:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of
the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.
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SAFETY FIRST (cont.)
PRECAUTION FOR Hard Disk Drive
1. Before installing the recorder
This recorder has a built-in hard disk drive,
which is a device to read minute magnetic
changes.
The inside of the device is precision-built,
which, when installing the recorder, requires
you to note the following:
●DO NOT use the recorder in a location prone to
vibration or dust.
●DO NOT place the recorder where difference in
temperatures is large (condensation can occur), or
where humidity is high.
– When condensation occurs
Water droplets form on the hard disc or head
drums inside, possibly causing hard disc and
heads to be damaged.
– About condensation
When well-cooled beer is poured into a glass,
water droplets often form around its outside.
This phenomenon is called condensation.
●DO NOT install the recorder where the cooling
fans in its back may be blocked, or where the
recorder may be closed in.
●DO NOT use the recorder placed vertically.
NOTES:
●When you connect the recorder’s power plug to the mains
outlet, the HDD starts its setup and it continues for a while.
Press 1on the recorder to use it after the HDD completes
its setup.
●The hard disk may produce mechanical noise, but it is not a
malfunction.
2. Before using the recorder
When the power of the unit is on, the hard disc
is constantly rotating at high speed.
This requires you to note the following:
●DO NOT impart vibration or shock.
If given a heavy shock, not only is the data recorded
damaged but also the hard disk itself can be
damaged.
●DO NOT allow anything having strong magnetism
or emitting strong electromagnetic waves (cell
phones, etc.) near the recorder.
●DO NOT disconnect the power plug from the wall
outlet when the power of the recorder is on.
If the power supply is cut off while the hard disc is
in operation, it can be damaged or the data stored
on it may be damaged. Be sure to push the power
button before turning off the power.
3. While using the recorder
When viewing a program by selecting HDD
(Hard Disk Drive), there occurs a slight time lag
relative to the actual program being broadcast.
This is because pictures received are once
stored on the hard disk, and then played back.
The time lag is about three seconds. If you turn
the power on with the hard disk already
selected, it will take about 30 seconds before
the pictures received appear on the screen. Up
until then, any operation is disabled. But it is not
a malfunction.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ............................................... 2
INDEX 6
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 12
Basic Connection .............................................. 12
S-VIDEO Connection ........................................ 13
INITIAL SETTINGS 14
Auto Set Up ....................................................... 14
Preset Download ............................................... 16
Language ........................................................... 18
SAT CONTROL SET 19
Satellite Receiver Control Setting ....................... 19
T-V LINK 21
T-V Link Functions ............................................ 21
RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON HDD DECK 22
Basic Recording ................................................ 22
Basic Playback .................................................. 23
Playback with HDD Navigation ........................ 24
Live Memory Features ....................................... 28
Playback Features .............................................. 30
Recording Features ............................................ 33
RECORDING/PLAYBACK ON VHS DECK 34
Basic Recording ................................................ 34
Basic Playback .................................................. 35
Playback with VCR Navigation .......................... 36
Playback Features .............................................. 39
Recording Features ............................................ 42
B.E.S.T. Picture System ...................................... 45
TIMER RECORDING 46
SHOWVIEW®Timer Programming ....................... 46
Express Timer Programming .............................. 48
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ......... 51
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 52
EDITING 55
About Hybrid Navigation .................................. 55
Modify Information ............................................ 56
Play List Features ............................................... 60
Dubbing ............................................................ 63
Normal Dubbing (from HDD to VHS) ................ 65
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to HDD) ................ 66
Edit From A Camcorder ..................................... 67
Output/Input Set ................................................ 68
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder .......... 70
DV Dubbing ...................................................... 72
Audio Dubbing .................................................. 74
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 76
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver .................... 76
Connecting/Using A Decoder ............................ 78
Connecting/Using A Stereo System .................... 79
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 80
Mode Set ........................................................... 80
SHOWVIEW®System Setup ................................. 85
Clock Set ........................................................... 86
Tuner Set ........................................................... 88
HELP 95
Help Function ................................................... 95
TROUBLESHOOTING 96
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 101
SPECIFICATIONS 102
LIST OF TERMS 103
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
AEject xButton 墌pg. 34
BCassette Loading Slot
CS-VHS mode Indicator 墌pg. 34
DS-VHS/VHS Recording Mode Indicator (S-VHS/
VHS REC) 墌pg. 34
EMODE Button 墌pg. 9, 22
HDD Capacity Check Button 墌pg. 9
FLIVE Button* 墌pg. 41
* Press this button to return to on air programme screen. When a
confirmation message appears by pressing this button during timer
programming or title editing, etc., follow the instruction to return to
the previous screen.
GHDD Recording Mode Indicator (HDD REC)
墌pg. 22
HHDD Mode Indicator 墌pg. 22
IHard Disk Drive Illumination 墌pg. 81
JNAVIGATION Button 墌pg. 25
KS-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors
墌pg. 67
LSTANDBY/ON 1Button 墌pg. 14
MS-VHS/HDD Button 墌pg. 22
NInfrared Beam Receiving Window
OFront Display Panel 墌pg. 7
PRecord 7Button 墌pg. 22
QSAT#Button 墌pg. 51
RPause 9Button 墌pg. 23
SStop 8Button 墌pg. 22
TPlay 4Button 墌pg. 23
UAdvanced JOG Dial 墌pg. 25
VDV IN/OUT Connector (i.Link*) 墌pg. 72
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and
extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with
the i.Link standard.
SAT
HDD REC HDDS-VHS / VHS RECS-VHS
MODE
LIVE
NAVIGATION
PR - / +
PUSH / TURN
DV IN / OUT
S-VHS / HDD
To access covered connectors, pull and open the connector
cover.
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REAR VIEW
SAT CONTROL
CONTROLEUR SAT
S VIDEO
OUT
SORTIE
AMains Power Cord 墌pg. 12
BCooling Fan
●This prevents the temperature from rising inside the
recorder. Do not remove it.
●Install the recorder so as not to block the area around the
fan.
●The fan may be activated even if the recorder is turned off.
CL-1 IN/OUT Connector 墌pg. 12, 68, 70, 75, 76
DS VIDEO OUT Connector 墌pg. 13
EANTENNA IN Connector 墌pg. 12
FL-2 IN/DECODER Connector 墌pg. 19, 70, 75,
76, 78
GSAT CONTROL Connector 墌pg. 19
HAUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌pg. 13, 79
IANTENNA OUT Connector 墌pg. 12
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
AS-VHS Indicator (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 82
BVCR Indicator (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 76
CChannel/Clock
Remain Display (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 43
Mode Display (L-1, L-2 (or SAt*), F-1, d-1, or
dub)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 69), “SAt” appears
instead of “L-2”.
D“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 47
EAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording
Indicator (N)(S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 51
FPlay Indicator
GRecord Indicator 墌pg. 33
HCounter Display
ITape Speed SP/LP (S-VHS deck only) 墌pg. 34
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INDEX (cont.)
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for HDD deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 84), various operational information appear on the TV screen.
You can show or clear the following operational information by pressing . Each time you press , the information
appears and disappears alternately.
When playing back a recorded programme AProgramme start
BCurrent playback point
CProgramme end
DTime scale (This programme is an hour and
a half long.)
EPlay mode
FElapsed playing time
GCurrent received (recording) channel
position number
(On playback background)
HRecorded programme (or play list) number
currently being played back
ITitle of programme currently being played
back
JAudio mode
KLive Memory mode (recording)
When watching a programme on air APossible start point from where Live
Memory Playback can be performed
BPossible start point from where Live
Memory Recording can be performed
(Receive channel has changed at this
point.)
CCurrently viewed point
DTime scale
ECurrent time
FCurrent received channel position number
When using Live Memory playback ATime scale for Temporary Recording
BCurrent Temporary Recording point
CCurrent time
DCurrent playback channel position number
ETime scale for Live Memory Playback
FCurrent playback point
GLive Memory playback mode
HCurrent playback time
When recording ALive Memory Recording point
BLive Memory Recording mode
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for HDD deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 84), various operational information appear on the TV screen.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV dubbing)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 84), various operational information appear on the TV screen.
You can show or clear the following operational information by pressing . Each time you press , the information
appears and disappears alternately.
When pressing MODE ( )
(Appears for eight seconds.)
AHDD capacity graph
(Six conditions (full, 60 hours or less open,
40 hours or less open, 20 hours or less
open, 10 hours or less open, empty) is
displayed in SEP mode.)
BCurrent recording speed
CRemaining HDD time for each recording
speed
DRecording speed
When pressing 7during recording ARecording time for Instant Timer Recording
(ITR) mode*
* When “d-1” is selected as an input source, this ITR
display does not appear on the TV screen.
When capturing images from the external DV equipment
ARecording speed
BHDD capacity graph
CHDD time counter
DRecording time scale
EHDD mode
FRemote control mode
GConnected DV equipment mode
HConnected DV equipment model information
IInput channel
JSound mode
KSound input bit-rate*
* Indicates the sound bit-rate of the connected DV equipment
LConnected DV equipment information*
* Maker name and model name, etc. may not appear depending on
the connected equipment.
MTime counter for the connected DV equipment
NSound monitor mode
ORemote control switch
PAuto capture button
QSound monitor switch
RSound bit-rate*
* Set in DV AUDIO REC setting
SElapsed recording time
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INDEX (cont.)
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 84), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
AOperation Mode Indicators
BTape Speed SP/LP
CTape Direction
DCounter Display
ETape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 43
FAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 41
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. 40). 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.
HType of Broadcast 墌pg. 44
IVHS Indicator
JCurrent Day/Month/Year
KClock Display
LChannel Position Number and Station Name/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2 (or SAT*), F-1,
D-1, or DUB)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 69), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
M“Cassette Loaded” Mark
Beginning End
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REMOTE CONTROL
AS-VHS Button 墌pg. 34
BTV/CABLE/SAT Switch 墌pg. 53, 54
CSAT #Button 墌pg. 51
DTimer #Button 墌pg. 47
EMENU Button 墌pg. 18
FVCR PR +/– Button 墌pg. 22
GHelp ? Button 墌pg. 95
HNumber Keys 墌pg. 22, 46
IVPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 47
JTV/VCR Button 墌pg. 53
KPlay 4Button 墌pg. 23
LRewind 3Button 墌pg. 30
MStop 8Button 墌pg. 22
NRecord 7Button 墌pg. 22
ONAVIGATION Button 墌pg. 25
PrtButton 墌pg. 14
QResume Button*
墌pg. 95
* Press this button to return to the previous screen on the Navigation
screen. When a confirmation message appears by pressing this
button during timer programming or title editing, etc., follow the
instruction to return to the previous screen.
RLIVE Button*
Auto Tracking Button 墌pg. 41
* Press this button to return to on air programme screen. When a
confirmation message appears by pressing this button during timer
programming or title editing, etc., follow the instruction to return to
the previous screen.
SPROG. Button 墌pg. 46, 48
THDD Button 墌pg. 22
USTANDBY/ON 1Button 墌pg. 14
VTV AV Button 墌pg. 53
W(TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 53
XTV PR +/– Button 墌pg. 53
YTV %+/– Button 墌pg. 53
ZAUDIO Button 墌pg. 32, 41
aDisplay – –:– – Button 墌pg. 43
bCounter Reset 0000 Button 墌pg. 43
Cancel &Button 墌pg. 53, 63, 91
cButton 墌pg. 9
MODE Button 墌pg. 9, 22
dMEMO Button 墌pg. 26
eAUX Button 墌pg. 67
fFast Forward 5Button 墌pg. 30
gPause 9Button 墌pg. 30
hButton 墌pg. 31
iOK Button 墌pg. 15
jButton 墌pg. 31
kweButton 墌pg. 18, 31
lInformation Button*
墌pg. 8, 9
* If you press this button when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 84),
you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen.
mEDIT Button 墌pg. 56
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also
be used to operate your TV. (墌pg. 53)
PROG.
LIVE
NAVI
GATION
·
TV/
CABLE/SAT
·
TVAV
TV
·
TV PRVCR PR
AUDIO
MODE
AUX
MEMO TV/ VCR
0000
VPS/PDC
VCR PR/
·
TVPR
·
SAT
·
S-VHS HDD
MENU
?
EDIT
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s
functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite
receivers of JVC and other brands. (墌pg. 53, 54)
●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 RECORDER
Basic Connection It’s essential that your video recorder be properly
connected.
ACheck the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 102.
BSituate the recorder.
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect the recorder to TV.
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
connector on the rear panel of the recorder.
CConnect the provided RF cable between the
ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.
DConnect the provided 21-pin SCART cable between
the L-1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
●The L-1 IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a
composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal
in which the luminance and chrominance signals are
separated). If your TV’s 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is
compatible with the Y/C signal, set “L-1 OUTPUT” to
“S-VIDEO” after the connection and the initial settings are
completed (墌pg. 68). You can obtain high-quality S-VHS
pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable
that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)
●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.
●To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the
S-VIDEO connection described on page 13.
DConnect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
ATTENTION:
Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector
(SCART) for the connection to the recorder.
Aerial connector
Back of TV
21-pin SCART
connector
TV aerial cable
RF cable
(provided)
21-pin SCART
cable
(provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet
Back of recorder L-1 IN/OUT
ANTENNA
IN
ANTENNA
OUT
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 14.
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S-VIDEO
Connection
8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN
connectors . . .
AConnect the recorder to TV.
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “Basic
Connection” (墌pg. 12).
BConnect the recorder’s S VIDEO OUT connector to
the TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector.
CConnect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
BConnect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
NOTES:
●You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
●With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset
Download function (墌pg. 16).
●If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the recorder’s AUDIO
OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi
stereo sound reproduction. (墌pg. 79)
●To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to its AV mode.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
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 recorder
RF cable (provided)
S VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
TV aerial cable
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA OUT
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 14.
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/
Auto Guide Program Number Set ATurn on the recorder.
Press 1on the recorder or remote control. The Country
Set display appears on the TV screen.
BSelect your country.
NOTES:
●If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step C.
●If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG,
C
ESKÁ REPUBLIKA,
POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock
Set screen appears. Set the clock manually (墌pg. 86), then
go to step D.
●If you have selected any other country name, press OK and go
to step D.
After the 1button on the recorder or remote control is
pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply
selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the
tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers
automatically.
* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also
need to select your language.
**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (
C
ESKÁ
REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe
(OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.
Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
?
Before starting, make sure of the following:
●The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
●The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a
mains outlet.
●The TV should be set to its AV mode.
NOTE:
For a few seconds after you
pressed 1, you can not stop
Auto Set Up, even if you press
MENU to cancel this procedure.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name.
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is
selected.
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CSelect the language.
DPerform Auto Set Up.
Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.
●If you have connected the recorder to a TV offering T-V Link
via a 21-pin SCART cable (墌pg. 12) and the TV is turned on,
the recorder automatically performs “Preset Download”
(墌pg. 16) even if you select “Auto” or “AUTO SET” in step D.
NOTES:
●In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
●If there is a power cut, or if you press 1or MENU while Auto
Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure
to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step A.
●Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
●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
(墌pg. 93, “INFORMATION”).
Press OK. The Language Set
display appears on the TV
screen.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.
(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select “Auto”
and press OK or e.
On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO SET” and press OK or
e.
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT
press any button on the recorder or remote control
until the front display panel shows clock time,
“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 17.
DANSK
SUOMI
NORSK
SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS
CASTELLANO
ITALIANO
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
●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.
When the Auto Set Up is
completed, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears for
about 5 seconds, then the
normal screen appears.
ATTENTION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their
Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory
and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You
only need to set the clock. (墌pg. 86)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as
required.
●Tuner Set (墌pg. 88)
●Clock Set (墌pg. 86)
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (墌pg. 88).
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Preset Download
Auto Channel Set by Downloading
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide
Program Number Set
NOTES:
●For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
●In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
●If there is a power cut, or if you press 1or MENU while
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be
sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the
beginning.
●Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
●On this recorder, 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. 92).
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via a 21-pin
SCART cable (墌pg. 12), the recorder will automatically
perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step D
on page 15. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and
Guide Program numbers automatically.
APerform Preset Download.
Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on
the TV screen.
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.
?
Perform steps Ato Cof “Auto Set Up” on page 14 before
continuing.
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
“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote
control until the front display panel shows clock time,
“(CH) 1” or “– –:– –” as illustrated on page 17.
●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
recorder or remote control
while downloading is in
progress, it will be interrupted.
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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 AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored
in the recorder’s memory by using the VCR PR button(s).
●If station names (ID – 墌pg. 94) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder 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 90 – 94.
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is
displayed.
ATurn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been
stored in the recorder’s memory by using the VCR PR button(s).
●If station names (ID – 墌pg. 94) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder 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 90 – 94.
BPerform “Clock Set” on page 86.
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:– –” is displayed.
Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the
recorder’s power back on again.
The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen; perform “Auto
Set Up” on page 14 or “Preset Download” on page 16 again.
IMPORTANT
●To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming (墌pg. 46).
●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 SHOWVIEW
system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the SHOWVIEW
system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (墌pg. 46, “SHOWVIEW®Timer Programming”).
●Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with
an unacceptable picture (墌pg. 91, “Delete A Channel”).
INFORMATION
Language for the on-screen display
Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in
step Bon page 14 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.
If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 18.
Just Clock
Your recorder 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. 86, “Just Clock”).
SUOMI ]SUOMI DANMARK ]DANSK NEDERLAND ]NEDERLANDS
PORTUGAL ]ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH ]DEUTSCH GREECE ]ENGLISH
DEUTSCHLAND ]DEUTSCH CESKÁ REPUBLIKA ]CEcTINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH
POLSKA ]POLSKI ITALIA ]ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE ]ENGLISH
NORGE ]NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG ]MAGYAR
SVERIGE ]SVENSKA ESPAÑA ]CASTELLANO
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up
selects the language automatically (墌pg. 17), you can
change the language setting manually as required.
AAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
BAccess the Tuner Set screen.
APress weto move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”,
then press t.
BPress weto move the arrow to “TUNER SET”, then
press OK.
CAccess the Country Set screen.
DSelect your country.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name, then press OK or e.
ESelect the language.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
●Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
●Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
?Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or e.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.
●You do not have to press OK;
pressing OK enters AUTO SET/
T-V LINK screen.
TUNER SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
DANSK
SUOMI
NORSK
SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS
CASTELLANO
ITALIANO
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
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SAT CONTROL SET
Satellite Receiver
Control Setting
The following procedure is required if you receive
satellite channels through a satellite receiver.
Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer
programming (墌pg. 46) or Express timer programming
(墌pg. 48) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”
and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s
channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
Installing Satellite Controller
ASituate the Satellite Controller.
Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is
unobstructed.
BAttach the Satellite Controller.
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back
of the Satellite Controller.
CMake connections.
Be sure to connect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER
connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART
connector.
NOTE:
When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction
manual.
DConnect the Satellite Controller to the
recorder.
Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL
connector on the rear panel.
Satellite receiver
Satellite Controller
(suggested locations)
Transmitter
21-pin SCART cable
(provided)
Your recorder
Satellite Controller
Satellite receiver
Back of recorder L-2 IN/DECODER SAT CONTROL
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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)
Setting satellite receiver’s brand and
channel
After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and
channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller
cannot work correctly.
ATurn on the satellite receiver.
Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.
BAccess the Main Menu screen on the
recorder.
Press MENU.
CAccess the Initial Set screen.
APress weto move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”,
then press t.
BPress weto move the arrow to “INITIAL SET”, then
press OK.
DAccess the Sat Control Set screen.
EEnter the satellite receiver’s brand.
FSelect the satellite receiver’s channel for
testing.
●Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
●Slide TV/CABLE/SAT switch to the right.
?
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“SAT CONTROL SET”, then
press OK or e.
Press the appropriate number
keys to enter the brand code
from the list on page 21, then
press OK.
●If the brand code you entered
is invalid, the code field will
be reset. Enter the correct
brand code again.
●If the recorder is in playback or
recording mode, you cannot
set the brand code.
Press the appropriate number
keys to enter one of the
channel positions on the
satellite receiver, then press
OK.
●You can select the channel
position between 1 to 999.
●After pressing OK, the recorder
enters the Test mode.
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