JVC HM -DR10000EU User manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ................................... 2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4
Basic Connection .................................... 4
S-VIDEO Connection .............................. 5
INITIAL SETTINGS 6
Auto Set Up ............................................ 6
Preset Download ..................................... 8
Language .............................................. 10
On-Screen Displays ............................... 11
Power Save Mode ................................. 12
T-V LINK 13
T-V Link Functions ................................ 13
INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM 14
Colour System Set ................................. 14
PLAYBACK 15
Basic Playback ...................................... 15
Playback Features ................................. 16
RECORDING 22
Basic Recording .................................... 22
Recording Features................................ 24
B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................... 28
TIMER RECORDING 30
SHOWVIEW®Timer Programming ............. 30
Express Timer Programming .................. 32
Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording........................... 37
VIDEO NAVIGATION 38
Navigation ............................................ 38
Title Editing ........................................... 40
SPECIAL FEATURES 46
Remote Control Functions..................... 46
EDITING 49
Preparation For Editing .......................... 49
Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 50
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ............................................... 52
Synchro Editing ..................................... 55
INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL 56
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 57
Connection To A Satellite Tuner ............. 57
Connecting/Using A Decoder ................ 60
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ........ 61
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 62
Tuner Set ............................................... 62
SHOWVIEW®Setup ................................... 69
Clock Set ............................................... 70
TROUBLESHOOTING 72
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 75
INDEX 76
SPECIFICATIONS 82
LIST OF TERMS 83
ENGLISH
D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER
INSTRU CTIONS
LPT0300-001B
FI RST
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AUTO SET-UP
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2EN
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"
SAFETY FIRST
IM PO RTAN T
nPlease read the various precautions on page 2 and
3 before installing or operating the recorder.
nIt 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.
Sa fety Preca utions
nCassettes marked "D-VHS", "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used
with this video cassette recorder. However, D-VHS recordings
are possible only with cassettes marked "D-VHS".
nD-VHSis a new digital memory system that uses D-VHS
tapes. D-VHS was developed as a memory system for
multimedia applications that require storage for large
volumes of information, such as for digital video.
nSHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under
licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
CAUTIO N
nWhen 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.
nDangerous 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 discon-
necting 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.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNIN G: DAN GERO US VOLTAGE IN SID E
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE O R SHO CK H AZARD , D O N OT EXPO SE THIS U NIT TO RAIN OR
M O ISTURE.
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CAUTIO N
nTo avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first
firmly insert the small end of the mains power
cord into the recorder until it is no longer wobbly,
and then plug the larger end of the mains power
cord into a mains outlet.
nWhen 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.
nDangerous 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 disconnect-
ing any signal lead or aerial.
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Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO N O T 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 N O T block the recorder’s ventilation openings.
3. DO N O T place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4. DO N O T place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
5. AVO ID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
M O ISTURE CO N D EN SATIO N
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.
ABOU T HEAD CLEAN ING
After an extended period of use, the video heads can become dirty, resulting in a loss of picture or sound during
playback. If this happens, clean the video heads by using the optional cleaning tapes.
Symptoms of dirty video heads:
●The picture is not clear, or does not appear.
There is no sound.
●Mosaic (block) noise appears in the picture.
●Black or mosaic horizontal stripes appear in the
picture.
●The picture stops (as if the tape is paused).
●A blank black or blue screen appears.
●The picture is fuzzy. (VHSplayback)
Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for D-VHS video heads (JVC D -VH S video head cleaner D FC-2) to clean the video heads.
●In order to avoid misoperation, set "NAVIGATION" to "OFF" ( Zpg. 39).
●Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape.
If you still do not get a clear picture after using a cleaning tape:
●The heads may be worn. Contact your nearest JVC dealer.
●During VHS playback, if there is a tracking problem, the picture may appear fuzzy. Adjust the tracking manually ( Zpg. 17).
The STANDBY/ON button 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.
VH S playback
Early symptom Late symptom
D-VH S playback
Block noise Still image Black screen
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Ba sic
Connection
INSTALLIN G YOUR NEW RECORD ER
21-pin SCART Cable
(provided)
21-pin SCART
connector
Back of TV
Mains power inlet
Aerial terminal
Rear view
Mains outlet
AV1 IN/OUT
RF Cable
(provided)
TV Aerial
Cable
AV1 IN PU T/ O U TPU T SIGN AL SELECTIO N FO R AV CON NECTIO N
The AV1 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). For input signal selection, select "VIDEO" (regular video signal) or
"S-VIDEO" (Y/C signal) for "AV1 SELECT" setting (Zpg. 54). For output signal selection, use AV1 OU T switch of the rear panel.
●If your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible only with the regular video signal, set this switch to COMP.
●If your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set this switch to Y/C. You can obtain high-
quality S-VHSpictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)
N OTES:
●
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 5.
AV1 OUT switch
CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in "Specifications" (Zpg. 82).
SITUATE RECORDER
2
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
3
a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on
the rear panel of the recorder.
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the ANT.
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the
TV’s aerial terminal.
d– Connect the provided SCART cable between the
AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
e– Set the AV1 OUT switch to the appropriate position.
See "AV1 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION FOR
AV CONNECTION" below.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
4
Connect the provided mains power cord between the
mains power inlet on the rear panel of the recorder and
a mains outlet.
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully. THESESTEPSMUST BECOMPLETED
BEFOREANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BEPERFORMED.
After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the
Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the
recorder's front display panel when the button on the
recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power
on the recorder; go to page 6 to perform Auto Set Up.
ATTEN TION :
Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) for
the connection to the recorder.
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AV1 IN/OUT(L-1)
AV2 IN/DECODER
(L-2)
DV IN
AV1 OUT
COMP. Y/C
S IN
(S-1)
S OUT
R.PAUSE
ANT. IN
ANT. OUT
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AUDIO
OUT IN(S-1)
SYNCHRO EDIT
JLIP
After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the recorder's
front display panel when the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder; go to
page 6 to perform Auto Set Up.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
1
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "Basic
Connection" (Zpg. 4).
b– Connect the recorder's SOUT connector to the TV's
S-VIDEO IN connector.
c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to
the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
2
Connect the provided mains power cord between the
mains power inlet on the rear panel of the recorder and
a mains outlet.
● To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .
S-VIDEO Connection
Mains outlet
Mains power inlet
AUDIO OUT
ANT. IN
Back of Recorder ANT. OUT
Aerial or Cable
RF Cable (provided)
Back of TV
S-Video cable
(provided)
Audio cable (not provided)
SOUT
N OTES:
●
You can obtain high-quality S-VHSpictures.
● If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's
AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for
Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (
Z pg. 61)
● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to the AV mode.
● For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual
of your television.
AUDIO IN connectors
S-VIDEO IN connector
Aerial terminal
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Auto Set Up
Auto Cha nnel Set/ Auto
Clock Set/ Auto Guide
Progra m N umber Set
ATTEN TION
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. (Zpg. 70)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting
as required.
●Tuner setting Zpg. 62
●Clock setting Zpg. 70
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (Zpg. 62).
International Telephone Country Code
BELGIUM : 32 NORGE : 47
ESKÁ REPUBLIKA : 42 ÖSTERREICH : 43
DANMARK : 45 POLSKA : 48
DEUTSCHLAND : 49 PORTUGAL : 351
ESPAÑA : 34 SUISSE : 41
GREECE : 30 SUOMI : 358
ITALIA : 39 SVERIGE : 46
MAGYARORSZÁG : 36 OTHER WESTERN EUROPE :--
NEDERLAND : 31 OTHER EASTERN EUROPE :EE
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When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed
for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the
mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display
will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display
panel. 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 (MAGYARORSZAG), Czech Republic (CESKA
REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe
(OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.
You can refer to the front display panel and/or the on-screen
display to perform this procedure.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press on the recorder or remote control. The
Country Set display appears on the front display panel
and/or on the screen.
SELECT COUNTRY
2
If you are referring to the front display panel
Press %fito select your international telephone country
code of your country referring to the chart in the left
column.
If you are referring to the on-screen display
Press %fito move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
your country's name.
N OTE:
If you have selected
BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE
(41), go to step 3. If you
have selected
MAGYARORSZAG (36), CESKA REPUBLIKA (42),
POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE (EE), press
OK. The Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock
manually (
Z pg. 70 – 71), then go to step 4. If you have
selected any other country name (code), go to step 4.
(Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected
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.
●If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should
be set to its AV mode.
BELGIUM
ESKÁ REPUBLIKA
DANMARK
DEUTSCHLAND
ESPAÑA
GREECE
ITALIA
MAGYARORSZÁG
NEXT PAGE
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
BELGIUM
ESKÁ REPUBLIKA
DANMARK
DEUTSCHLAND
ESPAÑA
GREECE
ITALIA
MAGYARORSZÁG
NEXT PAGE
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
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SELECT LANGUAGE
3
Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the
front display panel and/or on the screen.
If you are referring to the front display panel
Press %fito select your language code.
If you are referring to
the on-screen display
Press %fito move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
the language of your
choice.
PERFORM AUTO SET UP
4
Press OK.
If you are referring to the front display panel
Press %fito select "Auto" and press O K or
#
.
If you are referring to the on-screen display
Press %fito move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"AUTO SET" and press O K
or
#
.
"Auto" blinks on the display panel; do NOT press
any button on the recorder or remote control until
the display panel shows clock time, "(CH) 1" or
"– –:– –" as illustrated on page 9.
●If you are using the on-
screen display, the
AUTO SET screen will
appear. As Auto Set Up
progresses, the " "
mark on the screen
moves from left to
right.
N OTES:
●
Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automati-
cally all receivable stations in your area.
● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically by
reading the clock setting data from a station transmitting a
PDC signal while auto channel set is being performed.
● During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each station
name of the detected stations and stores them in the
recorder's memory, then automatically sets the Guide
Program numbers assigned by the S
HOW V IEW system for those
stations according to the broadcast area.
● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC 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 or M EN U 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 1.
● Auto clock may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
AUTO SET
PLEASE WAIT
[MENU] : EXIT
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Beginning End
(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE
(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected
International telephone
country code Language code
Language Code
ENGLISH : 01 NEDERLANDS : 06
DEUTSCH : 02 SVENSKA : 07
FRANCAIS : 03 NORSK : 08
ITALIANO : 04 SUOMI : 09
CASTELLANO : 05 DANSK : 10
AUTO SET
T-V LINK
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
DANSK
SUOMI
NORSK
SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS
CASTELLANO
ITALIANO
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
[5∞] =
[MENU] : ENDE
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8EN
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Preset
Dow nloa d
When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired
21-pin SCART cable (Zpg. 4), you can set the recorder's tuner
channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of
using the Auto Set Up function (Zpg. 6). After downloading is
completed, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program
number automatically. For details, refer to the instruction
manual for your TV.
PERFORM PRESET DOW NLOAD
1
Press OK.
If you are referring to the front display panel
Press %fito select "CH – –" and press O K or
#
.
If you are referring to the on-screen display
Press %fito move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"T-V LINK" and press OK
or
#
.
Preset position on the display panel increases from
"CH1"; do NOT press any button on the recorder or
remote control until the display panel shows clock
time, "(CH) 1" or "– –:– –" as illustrated on page 9.
●If you are using the on-
screen display, the T-V
LINK screen will appear.
Then the GUIDEPROG
SET screen will appear
during Guide Program
number set.
●If you press any button
on the recorder or
remote control while
downloading is in
progress, it will be
interrupted.
N OTES:
● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC 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 or M EN U 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 may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
● When you perform T-V LINK function, be sure to use fully-
wired 21-pin SCART cable.
● On this recorder, the characters available for station’s name
(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, *, + and (space). Some downloaded
station’s name may differ from those of your TV (
Z pg. 66).
Perform steps 1to 3of "Auto Set Up" on page 6 and 7 before
continuing.
You can use this function only with the TV offering
T-V Link, etc.*
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fully-
wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and
available functions may differ by system.
T-V LINK
PLEASE WAIT
[MENU] : EXIT
GUIDE PROG SET
PLEASE WAIT
[MENU] : EXIT
AUTO SET
T-V LINK
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
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0
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OK
M EN U
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EN 9
If both a uto cha nnel set a nd a uto clock set ha ve been perform ed successfully :
1Turn 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 TV PROG button(s).
●If station names (ID — Zpg. 67) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at
the top left corner of the 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 64 – 68.
If a uto cha nnel set ha s succeeded but a uto clock set ha s not:
1Turn 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 TV PROG button(s).
●If station names (ID — Zpg. 67) have also been stored in the recorder's memory, the station name will be displayed at
the top left corner of the 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 64 – 68.
2Perform "Clock Set" on page 70.
If both a uto cha nnel set a nd a uto clock set ha ve fa iled:
1Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the
recorder power back on again.
●The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen; perform steps 2 –4 on pages 6 – 7 again
or perform the procedure on page 8.
IM PORTAN T
nIn 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 whether the channel position on which your recorder receives the broadcasting station
you wish to record is selected (Zpg. 30, "SHOWVIEW®Timer Programming").
nYour video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality
may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture Z"Delete A Channel" on page 65.
A
B
C
When auto channel set has been
completed successfully but auto clock set
has not, "1" (channel position) will be
displayed.
When neither auto channel set nor auto
clock set has been completed success-
fully, "– –:– –" will be displayed.
When both auto channel set and auto
clock set have been completed success-
fully the correct current time will be
displayed.
You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming
(Zpg. 30); if the correct channel position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the
SHOWVIEW number you enter in step 2has been set correctly.
Results of Auto Set Up/ Preset D ownload appear on the front display panel
IN FO RM ATION
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 2on page 6 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.
SUOMI [SUOMI DANMARK [DANSK NEDERLAND [NEDERLANDS
PORTUGAL [ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH [DEUTSCH GREECE [ENGLISH
DEUTSCHLAND [DEUTSCH ESKÁ REPUBLIKA [ENGLISH OTHER WESTERN EUROPE [ENGLISH
POLSKA [ENGLISH ITALIA [ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE [ENGLISH
NORGE [NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG [ENGLISH
SVERIGE [SVENSKA ESPAÑA [CASTELLANO
If you want to change the language setting manually, Z"Language" on page 10.
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".
Z"Just Clock" on page 70.
A
B
C
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
La ngua ge
This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages
in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the
language automatically (Zpg. 9), you can change the language
setting manually using this procedure as required.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
2
Press M EN U .
ACCESS COUNTRY SET
SCREEN
3
Press %fito move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"AUTO CH SET", then
press O K or # .
SELECT COUNTRY
4
Press %fito move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country's name, then press O K or # .
SELECT LANGUAGE
5
Press %fito 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.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press M EN U .
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET
VIDEO NAVIGATION
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[MENU] : EXIT
DANSK
SUOMI
NORSK
SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS
CASTELLANO
ITALIANO
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
[5∞] =
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EN 11
On-Screen
Displa ys
You can choose whether or not to have various operational
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
Messages appear in the selected language (Zpg. 9 or 10).
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U .
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN
3
Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by
pressing %fi, then press OK or # .
ENABLE/ DISABLE
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
4
The default setting is "ON",
so if you want on-screen
displays, leave the setting
as it is and go to step 5. If
you don’t want the displays
to appear, press %fi to
move the highlight bar
(pointer) to "O.S.D." and
press O K or # to set
"O.S.D." to "OFF".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press M EN U .
1– Operation mode indicators
2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP (EP is for NTSC playback only)
3– Tape direction
4– Counter display
5– Tape remaining time indicator (Zpg. 25)
6– Audio mode display (Zpg. 21)
7– Tape position indicator (Zpg. 15)
8– Type of Broadcast (Zpg. 27)
9– Current day/month/year
10– Clock display
11– Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator
(DV, L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or S-2)
12– Cassette loaded mark
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.
MODE SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
DIRECT REC ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
DIGITAL 3R ON
NEXT PAGE
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N OTES:
●
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.
● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be
disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
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M EN U
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Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
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Pow er Sa ve
M ode
You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is
turned off.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U .
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN
3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"MODESET", then press
OK or # .
SELECT POW ER SAVE
MODE
4
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "POWER
SAVE", then press OK or # to set to "ON".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press M EN U .
N OTES:
●
During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.
● The Just Clock function ( Z pg. 70) does not work while the
Power Save mode is engaged.
● While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture
may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the
recorder.
● Power Save does not work when ...
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.
... the recorder's power is turned off after timer-recording (or
Instant Timer Recording).
... the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode is engaged
(
Z pg. 37).
... "AV2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" or "SAT" (
Z pg. 54).
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
PREVIOUS PAGE
POWER SAVE ON
S-VHS AUTO
AV1 SELECT VIDEO
AV2 SELECT AV2
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC
DV SOUND SOUND1
AUDIO REC NICAM
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MODE SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
DIRECT REC ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
DIGITAL 3R ON
NEXT PAGE
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OK
M EN U
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET
VIDEO NAVIGATION
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EN 13
T-V LINK
T-V Link
Functions
N ex TV iew Link
You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
information from your TV for timer-programming on the
recorder.
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
TV Auto Pow er O n
You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically
whenever you play a tape.
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
VCR Auto Sta ndby
You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder.
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired
21-pin SCART cable (Zpg. 4), the following functions are
available. You can use these functions only with the TV offering
T-V Link, etc.*
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fully-
wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and
available functions may differ by system.
Direct Rec
You can start recording the programme that you are watching
on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold RECO RD and
press PLAY on the remote control, or press RECO RD on the
recorder.
Follow the procedure below to use this function.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U .
ACCESS MODE SET
SCREEN
3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"MODESET", then press
OK or # .
SELECT DIRECT REC MODE
4
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"DIRECT REC", then press
OK or # to set to "ON".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press M EN U .
N OTES:
●
If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECORD button functions
as described in "Basic Recording" (
Z pg. 22) .
● During the Direct Rec, "– –" appears on the display panel.
● When you perform T-V LINK functions, be sure to use the
fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET
VIDEO NAVIGATION
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MODE SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
DIRECT REC ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
DIGITAL 3R ON
NEXT PAGE
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Colour
System Set
(S-VHS/ VHS M ode
Only)
INFO RM ATIO N O N CO LO U R SYSTEM
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U.
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN
3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"MODESET", then press
OK or # .
SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM
MODE
4
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to
"COLOUR SYSTEM", then press OK or # to select the
appropriate colour system.
a- PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a
PAL or NTSC tape.
b- MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a
MESECAM tape.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press M EN U.
N OTES:
About N TSC Playback
●
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 video recorder 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.
You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record
PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure
below to select the appropriate colour system.
* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder;
MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have
been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette
recorder.
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET
VIDEO NAVIGATION
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
PREVIOUS PAGE
POWER SAVE OFF
S-VHS AUTO
AV1 SELECT VIDEO
AV2 SELECT AV2
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC
DV SOUND SOUND1
AUDIO REC NICAM
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[MENU] : EXIT
MODE SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
DIRECT REC ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
DIGITAL 3R ON
NEXT PAGE
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
1 2 3
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1
2
1
2
3
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0
3
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4
OK
M EN U
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EN 15
PLAYBACK
Ba sic
Pla yba ck
The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV
just like a TV programme.
●This recorder can play back tapes that have been recorded in
D-VHS(MTP), S-VHS and VHSformats.
●When playing back a tape, this recorder automatically
identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, or VHS).
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
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 recorder. Do not apply too much
pressure when inserting.
●The recorder power comes on automatically and the
counter is reset to 0:00:00.
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
FIND PROGRAMME START
POINT
2
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW .
To go forward, press FF.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking (only cassettes
recorded in the S-VHSor VHS mode Zpg. 28).
STOP PLAYBACK
4
Press STOP. Then press EJECT to remove the cassette.
1
2
3
FF
PLAY
REW
STOP
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
STOP
EJECT
REW
PLAY
FF
Ta pe Position Indica tor
The tape position indicator
appears on screen when,
from the Stop mode, you
press FF, REW or perform an
Index Search. The position
of "5" in relation to "0"
(beginning) or "+" (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
"O.S.D." (Zpg. 11) must
be set to "ON", or the
indicator will not appear.
N OTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times
when the indication is not correct.
3
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REMAIN 2:35
0
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PLAYBACK (cont.)
Still Picture/ Fra me-By-Fra me
Pla yba ck
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
1
Press PAU SE.
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK (S-VHS/ VHS
MODE ONLY)
2
Turn the JO G dial to the right for forward frame-by-
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
OR
Press PAU SE.
OR
Press
@ or # .
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Pla yba ck
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N OTES:
●
The operations using the JO G dial or SH U TTLE ring are not
possible with cassttes recorded in D-VHS mode.
● Refer to the SH U TTLE ring illustration above as you read the
following procedures.
● If the recorder is left in still or forward slow motion mode for
over 5 minutes, it will automatically go into stop mode.
● If the recorder is left in reverse slow motion mode for over 30
seconds, it will automatically go into stop mode.
ATTEN TION
(S-VHS/ VHS M ode O nly)
●When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow
motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may
jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV
being used.
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame
playback mode,
●the picture will be distorted.
●the noise bar will appear.
●there may be a loss of colour.
SH UTTLE
JO G
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FF
PLAY
REW
PAUSE
TV PROG
30 SEC
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SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
1
Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press
initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.
Normal playback resumes automatically.
N OTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.
Sk ip Sea rch
Va ria ble-Speed Sea rch
(S-VHS/ VHS M ode Only)
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for
reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on
page 16).
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow M otion
(S-VHS/ VHS M ode Only)
ACTIVATE SLOW -MOTION
PLAYBACK
1
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse
slow motion (refer to the illustration on page 16).
OR
During still picture, press and hold PAU SE for 2
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return
to still picture.
OR
During still picture, press and hold
@ or # . Release to
return to still picture.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
High-Speed (Turbo) Sea rch
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, turn the SH U TTLE ring all the
way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to
the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing
SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback.
OR
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-
speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
N OTES:
●
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playback
or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.
● Search in D-VHS mode is not possible with cassettes
recorded in D-VHS mode on other D-VHS recorders.
M a nua l Tra ck ing
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the
tracking manually by pressing the TV PRO G buttons.
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
1
Press on the remote to engage manual tracking.
ADJUST TRACKING
MANUALLY
2
Press TV PROG +or –to adjust tracking.
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
3
Press on the remote to re-engage automatic
tracking.
N OTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
N ex t Function M emory
The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do
after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder
is in the Stop mode.
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW , then press PLAY within 2 seconds.
b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW , then press within 2 seconds.
c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW , then press (or TIM ER) within 2
seconds.
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PLAYBACK (cont.)
N OTE:
Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this
video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a
VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-
sized VHS cassette.
Index Sea rch
Your recorder automatically marks
index codes at the beginning of
each recording. This function gives
you quick access to any one of 9
index codes in either direction.
N OTE:
Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH
1
Press @ or # (™or £). "™1" or "£1" is
displayed on screen and search begins in the corre-
sponding direction.
●To access index codes 2 through 9, press @ or #
repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed.
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current
position, press @ twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current
position, press # once.
●When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.
Current position
Index number
AB C D E F
–2 –1 1 2 3
%
%
£ 2
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2
1
2
3
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3
4
4
OK
M EN U
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EN 19
Digita l TBC/ N R
(S-VHS/ VHS M ode Only)
Your video recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time
Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals
to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental
cassettes.
The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise
and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this
function.
* The default setting is "ON".
We recommend that you use the Digital TBC feature when...
... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.
... playing back a tape repeatedly used.
... using this video recorder as the player for editing.
ACTIVATE DIGITAL TBC/ NR
1
Press DIGITAL TBC/ NR so that DIGITAL TBC/NR
indicator lights up.
●To turn off DIGITAL TBC/NR, press D IGI TAL TBC/ N R
again so that the indicator goes off.
N OTES:
● If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception
condition, there may be cases where the picture becomes
more stable with Digital TBC/NR set to off.
● When Digital TBC/NR is set to on, if you play back a tape
where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC or
some character generators), the playback picture may be
distorted. If this is the case, turn off Digital TBC/NR.
● When playing back a MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does
not function even though the indicator is lit.
Digita l 3 R
(S-VHS/ VHS M ode Only)
Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance
and chrominance signals to enhance detail.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press M EN U .
ACCESS MODE SET
SCREEN
2
Move the highlight bar
(pointer) to "MODESET" by
pressing %fi, then press
OK or # .
SELECT DIGITAL 3R SET
MODE
3
Move the highlight bar
(pointer) to "DIGITAL 3R"
by pressing %fi, then press
OK or # to set to "ON".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4
Press M EN U .
N OTES:
●
Normally it is recommendable to keep "DIGITAL 3R" set to
"ON".
● Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality
may be better with "DIGITAL 3R" set to "OFF".
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET
VIDEO NAVIGATION
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B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
DIRECT REC ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
DIGITAL 3R ON
NEXT PAGE
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DIGITAL TBC/NR indicator
D IGI TAL TBC/ N R
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PLAYBACK (cont.)
Repea t Pla yba ck
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
50 times repeatedly.
START PLAYBACK
1
PressPLAY.
ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK
2
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
●The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks
slowly.
●The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then
stops.
STOP PLAYBACK
3
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
N OTES:
●
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAU SE also stops Repeat Playback.
● For a cassette recorded in D-VHSmode, Repeat Playback is
possible only if the cassette was recorded in STD mode.
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FF
PLAY
REW
PAUSE
AUD IO
STOP
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