JVC HR-DD865EK User manual

HR-DD865EK
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions............................. 2
Some Do's And Don'ts ..................... 3
QUICK SET UP GUIDE 4
CHECK THE CONTENTS.................. 4
INSTALLATION ................................ 5
AUTO SET UP .................................. 6
T-V LINK 9
T-V LINK Functions........................... 9
BASIC OPERATIONS 10
Playback ......................................... 10
Recording ....................................... 12
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming... 14
Express Timer Programming ............ 16
ADVANCED OPERATIONS 19
Playback Picture Adjustment .......... 19
Playback/Recording According
To Tape Characteristics ................... 20
Looking For The Scene You Want ... 22
TimeScan ........................................ 24
Selecting The Sound You Want ....... 26
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording ....................................... 28
Remote Control Functions .............. 30
Edit From A Camcorder ................... 33
Synchro Editing............................... 34
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ......................................... 35
Audio Dubbing ............................... 37
Insert Editing ................................... 38
Information On JTerminal .............. 40
Other Functions.............................. 41
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 45
Connection To A Stereo System ...... 45
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 46
Video Channel Set .......................... 46
Tuner Set......................................... 48
Clock Set ........................................ 55
VIDEO Plus+ Setup ......................... 56
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 57
Questions And Answers .................. 57
Troubleshooting .............................. 58
Index .............................................. 60
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SAFETY FIRST
IM PO RTAN T
nPlease read the various precautions on p. 2 – 3 of this
instruction manual 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 record-
ing, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
IM PO RTAN T
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
DO N O T cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If
the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or
consult your dealer.
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to
replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as
originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse
fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
DO N O T make any connection to the Larger Terminal
coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
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 disconnecting any signal
lead or aerial.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DAN GEROUS VO LTAGE IN SIDE
WARNING: TO PREVEN T FIRE OR SH OCK H AZARD , DO NO T EXPOSE THIS U NIT TO RAIN OR
M O ISTU RE.
Sa fety Preca utions
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP
(Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed
video recorder.
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.
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 ISTU RE CO N DEN 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.
ABO UT H EAD CLEAN ING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads
may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter-
rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such
troubles occur.
nCassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this
video recorder. However, only VH S recordings can be made
and played back.
nHQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
nVIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system
is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
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This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-
ment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de-
signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need
to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheat-
ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always
fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc-
tions.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABO VE ALL...
—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
—NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
Some Do's And Don'ts On The Sa fe
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QUICK SET UP GU IDE
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1CHECK THE CON TEN TS
CHECK ALL THE CO NTEN TS SH OW N BELO W
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder.
Please use this Q U ICK SET U P GU IDE to help you to set up your video cassette
recorder.
Video Cassette Recorder
Infrared Remote Control Unit
RF Cable
"AA" Batteries (x 2)
You are now ready to install your video recorder.
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AV CON NECTIO N
To connect to a TV with 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) . . .
1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “ RF CONN ECTION ” .
2– Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT
socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin
AV input connector (SCART).
STEP
2IN STALLATION
CONN ECT VIDEO RECO RDER TO TV
Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface.
Make this
connection if
your TV has a
21-pin AV input
connector (SCART) in
order to reduce the
possibility of interference.
And if you are using a stereo
TV, you will need this cable
in order to enjoy stereo
playback of videotapes.
RF CO NNECTION
To connect to a TV with NO 21-pin AV input connector
(SCART) . . .
1– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
2– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear
panel of the recorder.
3– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack on
the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.
ATTEN TION
nDo NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed.
nDo NOT press the button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder's
power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 6.
21-pin AV input connector
(SCART)
Aerial connector
Back of TV
21-pin SCART Cable (not provided)
RF Cable (provided)
TV Aerial Cable
(not provided)
Mains Power Cord
Back of Recorder
Mains outlet
Go to Step 3 – AU TO SET UP
AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP
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STEP
3AUTO SET UP
SET THE TUN ER CHAN NELS, CLO CK, GU ID E PRO GRAM N U MBERS AND VID EO CHANN EL*
The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock, VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel*
automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power
cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.
Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:
nthe TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder.
nthe mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.
nbatteries have been installed in the remote control.
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ATTEN TION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, all the stored
stations, Guide Program numbers and the video channel
remain in the recorder's memory and the recorder will not
perform Auto Set Up again. If there is a power cut and the
recorder's memory backup expires you only need to reset
the clock. (Zpg. 55)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting
as required.
nVideo Channel setting (for RF connection users) Zpg. 46
nTuner setting Zpg. 48
nClock setting Zpg. 55
If a new station begins broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (Zpg. 48) and, if necessary, video channel
setting (Zpg. 46).
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* Useful if you have connected the video recorder to
your TV via RF connection (
Z pg. 5). Video
Channel (RF output channel) is the channel on
which your TV receives picture and sound signals
from the video recorder through the RF cable.
N OTES:
● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns
automatically all receivable stations in your area.
● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically.
● 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 VIDEO
Plus+ assigned Guide Program number for those stations
according to the broadcast area.
● For RF connection users: The video recorder detects the
channels which are not occupied by local stations and
selects one channel automatically for your Video Channel
that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels.
● If there is power cut or if you press or M EN U while
Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be inter-
rupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and
press to turn the power back on in order to re-start
Auto Set Up.
AUTO SET
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Press O K to finish Auto Set Up and refer to page 8 to check the results.
● If you have connected the video
recorder to your TV via the provided
RF cable only (RF connection) —
the channel that is shown on the display panel is your Video Channel.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video
Channel. — Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do
this.
Go to item
3 .
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If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both an RF cable and a
21-pin SCART cable (AV connection) —
you do not need the video channel so
you have to set the video channel to off.
Press TV PROG – until the display
panel shows "_OUT– –" to set the
Video Channel to off.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.
— Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.
Go to item
3 .
2
Press . If "Auto" appears on the display
panel, press O K or
# . "Auto" blinks; do
NOT press any button on the recorder or
remote control until the display panel shows either the display as illustrated
below in item
2 or "– – :– –". Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 – 12 minutes;
the duration varies by area.
●If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel,
refer to page 8.
●If you have connected the video recorder to
your TV via both an RF cable and a 21-pin
SCART cable (AV connection) and if the TV is
turned on and set to its AV mode, the AUTO
SET screen will appear.
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PRESET DOW N LOAD
SET TH E TUN ER CHAN NELS BY D O W NLO AD IN G FRO M YO U R TV, CLO CK AND GU ID E PROGRAM
N U M BERS
Before performing the following procedure, make sure that:
nthe TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin
SCART cable is connected between your TV and the recorder.
nthe mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet.
nbatteries have been installed in the remote control.
1
Press to turn off the recorder. Press
and hold down STOP on the recorder
until the display panel shows the display
as illustrated on the right. Press TV PROG
–until the display panel shows "_OUT– –
" to set the Video Channel to off.
2
Press . If "Auto" appears on the display
panel, Press %fito select "CH – –" 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 either the display as illustrated on
page 8 or "– – :– –".
●If "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, refer
to page 8.
●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.
●If you press any button on the recorder or
remote control while downloading is in
progress, this process will be interrupted and
you will need to start again. See NOTES below.
When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Zpg. 5), 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 VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically.
For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
N OTES:
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In areas where no TV station transmits the PDC signal, the recorder cannot perform either auto clock set or 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 reception conditions.
● 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 names (ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, *, + and (space). The names of some
downloaded stations may differ from those on your TV (
Z pg. 52).
ATTEN TION
You can use this function only with a 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
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GUIDE PROG SET
PLEASE WAIT
[MENU] : EXIT
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Press O K to exit Video Channel Set mode.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode.
— Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this.
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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 VIDEO Plus+, the
recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+, be sure to check
that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected (Zpg. 14, "VIDEO
Plus+ 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 which have an unacceptable picture Z"Delete A Channel" on page 51.
nIf any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 50 – 52 to input station names (Z"Set Stations") or delete unnecessary
stations (Z"Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions (Z"Change Station Preset Position").
nFor RF connection users: In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may
appear in the TV picture while the recorder's power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. Zpg. 46, "Video Channel Set".
Auto Set Up results a ppea r on the displa y pa nel
When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully, "– –:– –"
will be displayed.
* You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming
(Zpg. 14); if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the
PlusCode number you enter in step 2has been set correctly.
A If both a uto cha nnel set a nd a uto clock set ha ve been per form ed successfully :
1Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
recorder's memory by using the TV PRO G button(s).
●If station names (ID — Zpg. 53) 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 each time 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 preset positions, or to set or change station
names, see pages 50 – 52.
Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.
B If a uto cha nnel set ha s succeeded but a uto clock set ha s not:
1Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the
recorder's memory by using the TV PRO G button(s).
●If station names (ID — Zpg. 53) 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 each time 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 preset positions, or to set or change station
names, see pages 50 – 52.
2Perform "Clock Set" on page 55.
Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording.
C 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.
2Perform "Auto Set Up" on page 6 or "Preset Download" on page 7.
If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line
on 0181 208 7654
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B
C
When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the
correct current time will be displayed after the O K button is pressed in item 3 on page 6 or
after performing the item 1 on page 7.
When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "(PR)1"
will be displayed after the O K button is pressed in item 3 on page 6 or after performing the
item 1 on page 7.
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T-V LINK
T-V Link
Functions
When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired
21-pin SCART cable (Zpg. 5), the following functions are
available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering
T-V Link, etc.*
For details, refer to the instruction manual 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.
N ex TView 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 On
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.
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 RECORD on the
recorder.
Follow the procedure below to use this function.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MEN U
SCREEN
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Press M EN U .
ACCESS MO DE SET
SCREEN
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Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"MODE SET", then press
OK or # .
SELECT DIRECT REC MO DE
4
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"DIRECT REC", then press
OK or # to set to "ON".
RETURN TO N O RMAL
SCREEN
5
Press M EN U .
N OTES:
●
If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECO RD button functions
as described in "Recording" (
Z pg. 12) .
● During the Direct Rec, "– –" appears on the display panel.
● When you perform T-V LINK functions, be sure to use a fully-
wired 21-pin SCART cable.
● Retake function does not work during Direct Rec ( Z pg. 44).
● Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadcast.
● To record a scrambled broadcast, set "DIRECT REC" to "OFF"
and follow the procedure described in "Recording" on page
12.
MAIN MENU
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AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET
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BASIC OPERATIO NS
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.
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
point toward the recorder. Don’t 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.
FIN D PRO GRAMME START
PO IN T
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If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the TIM E SCAN SH U TTLE ring to the left.
To go forward, press FF or turn the TIM E SCAN
SH UTTLE ring to the right.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking (Zpg. 20).
●Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be
as high as SP recordings.
STO P PLAYBACK
4
Press STOP on the remote or STO P/ EJECT on the
recorder’s front panel. Then press STO P/ EJECT to
remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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Usable cassettes
●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.
●This video recorder can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play
back a recorded Super VH S tape.
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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. 41) 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
1:23:45
REMAIN 2:35
0
+++
Beginning End
PLAY
PAUSE
TV PRO G
PAUSE
IN FORM ATION
When using the AV connection (Zpg. 5), initiating
playback causes the VCR indicator to light and the TV to
automatically enter AV mode. To return the TV to TV
mode after playback is complete, press TV/ VCR so that the
VCR indicator turns off.
* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/ VCR button does
not function as described above.
2
TV/ VCR
JOG
TIM E SCAN SH U TTLE
STO P/ EJECT
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ATTEN TION
●In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-
frame playback mode,
●the picture will be distorted.
●noise bars will appear.
●there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP
mode.
●Picture may not appear during high-speed search with a
tape recorded in LP mode.
●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.
Slow M otion
ACTIVATE SLO W -MOTION
PLAYBACK
1
Turn the TIM E SCAN SH U TTLE ring to the left or press
@ during playback to decrease speed in the forward
direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and in
reverse play mode), continue to turn the TI M E SCAN
SH U TTLE ring to the left or press @ after selecting all
the forward direction slow-motion modes.
OR
During still picture, turn the TI M E SCAN SH U TTLE ring
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for
reverse slow motion.
OR
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE 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.
Still Picture/ Fra me-By-Fra m e
Pla yba ck
PAUSE DURIN G PLAYBACK
1
Press PAU SE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PRO G
buttons to correct the picture.
●During still picture, the sound from the previous
3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly
(provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal
playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).
●"TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the
sound will not be heard. (Zpg. 25)
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK
2
Turn the JOG 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.
High-Speed (Turbo) Sea rch
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
1
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 OTE:
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playback or
still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.
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TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be
recorded onto a video tape. You can “ capture” a TV programme
using your video recorder.
BASIC O PERATIO NS (cont.)
Recording
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact (See
below).
●The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder
power comes on automatically.
CHOOSE A PRO GRAMME
2
Press TV PROG +/ – or the N U M BER keys to select the
preset you wish to record.
SET TAPE SPEED
3
Press SP/ LP ( ). Check the SP/LP indicator on the
recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
speed.
●Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as
on SP recordings.
START RECORDIN G
4
Press and hold RECO RD and press PLAY on the remote
control, or press RECO RD on the recorder.
●You can not change the preset whilst recording is in
progress. To change the preset, see step 5.
PAUSE/ RESUME
RECORDIN G
5
Press PAU SE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
●During the Record Pause mode, you can change the
preset by pressing the TV PRO G +/ – buttons or the
N U M BER keys.
STO P RECORDIN G
6
Press STOP on the remote control or STO P/ EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STOP/ EJECT to remove the
cassette.
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4,5
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STO P
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N U M BER
3
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TV PRO G
2
2
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6
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4
2
Accidental erasure prevention
●To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the
first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the
cassette (Zpg. 20).
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant
Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will
resume automatically when power is restored to the
recorder unless the recorder's memory backup has expired.
SP/ LP
TV PRO G
PLAY
IN FORM ATIO N
When using the AV connection (Zpg. 5), you can switch
between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/ VCR.
* Depending on the type of TV used, TV/ VCR button does
not function as described above.
TV/ VCR
PAUSE
STO P/ EJECT
If "DIRECT REC" is set to "ON", the programme
that appears on the TV screen will be recorded
(Zpg. 9).
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Record One Progra mme
W hile W a tching Another
Ela psed Recording Time
Indica tion
You can check the exact time of a recording.
Ta pe Rema ining Time
DISPLAY REMAIN IN G TIME
1
Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape
appears.
●The display panel shows the tape remaining time
with " " displayed.
●By pressing the – –:– – button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, preset position*,
clock time or tape remaining time.
* Preset position is not displayed during playback.
N OTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or
is not correct. "– –:– –" may sometimes appear, or the display
may blink on occasion.
SET CO UN TER DISPLAY
1
Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the
dispay panel.
RESET CO UN TER
2
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.
●The counter is reset to “ 0:00:00” and shows the exact
elapsed time as the tape runs.
SELECT PRESET TO WATCH
1
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to
set the preset controls on the TV for the station you
wish to view.
●The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls
appears on the TV screen while the one selected with
the recorder's TV PRO G buttons is recorded on the
tape.
Insta nt Timer Recording (ITR)
This easy method allows you to record for any length of time
from 30 mins. to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments),
and shuts off the recorder after recording is finished.
START RECORDIN G
1
Press RECORD on the recorder.
EN GAGE ITR MO DE
2
Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on
the front display panel.
SET RECO RDIN G
DURATIO N
3
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends
recording time by 30 minutes.
N OTE:
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the
recorder's front panel.
RECO RD
TV PRO G
0000
– –:– –
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4 5 6
7 8 9
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
– –:– –
0
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN
1
Press PROG.
The front display panel looks like this:
EN TER PLUSCO DE N UMBER
2
Press the N U M BER keys to
enter the PlusCode
number of the programme
you wish to record, then
press OK.
●If you make a mistake,
press and input the
correct number.
The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front
display panel:
The display panel shows only a 4-digit number.
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ PRO GRAM
SCREEN
3
The VIDEO Plus+ Program
screen appears (if you’re
just starting out, “ P1”
appears).
The display panel shows the
programme start time.
Pressing changes the
display to the programme
stop time, then the date and
preset position.
IM PO RTAN T
Make sure the preset position number you wish to
record is displayed; if not, see "VIDEO Plus+ Setup"
on page 56 and set the Guide Program number for
that PlusCode number correctly.
●If the number you entered is invalid, "ERROR" appears
on the screen and "Err" appears on the display panel.
Press and input a valid PlusCode number.
●If the "GUIDE PROG SET" screen appears, see
"ATTENTION – Regarding Guide Program Number
Set" on page 15.
VIDEO Plus+
Timer
Progra mming
Before performing VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming:
●Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set
properly.
●Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder
will come on automatically.
●Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
With VIDEO Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified
because each TV programme has a corresponding code number
which your recorder is able to recognise.
BASIC O PERATIO NS (cont.)
OK
2
2,6
PROG
1,6
N U M BER
5
2
PDC
7
W EEKLY
DAILY
STO P+/ –
VIDEO PLUS+
[0 – 9] : VIDEO PLUS+
[+/–] : EXPRESS PROGRAMING
[PROG] : EXIT
SP
VIDEO PLUS+
12345678
[0 – 9] =
[] : DELETE
[PROG] : EXIT
– P1 –
VIDEO PLUS+ 123456789
START STOP
21:00 =22:00
SP VPS/PDC OFF
DATE TV PROG
25.12 1
BBC 1
: OK
LCD panel
1
LCD PRO G
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ DISPLAY
1
Press LCD PRO G.
The LCD panel looks like this:
EN TER PLUSCO DE N UMBER
2
Press the N U M BER keys to enter the PlusCode number of
a programme you wish to record, then press .
●If you make a mistake, press and input the correct
number.
The PlusCode number you enter appears on the LCD
panel:
Then go to step 3in the right column.
You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the
PlusCode number.
SP/ LP
4
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SET TAPE SPEED
4
Press SP/ LP ( )to set the tape speed.
SET PDC MODE
5
Press PD C to select "ON" or "OFF".
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/
PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/
PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.
Z"PDC Recording" in the column below.
●VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not
currently available in the U.K. and not possible with
this recorder.
RETURN TO N O RMAL SCREEN
6
Press PROG or O K. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears
on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen
appears.
●Repeat steps 1– 6for each additional programme.
EN GAGE RECO RDER’S TIMER
MO DE
7
Press ‰(TIM ER). The recorder turns off automatically
and ‰appears on the display panel.
●To disengage the timer, press ‰(TIM ER) again.
N OTES:
●
To Change The Stop Time . . .
. . . press STOP +/ – in step 3. You can compensate for
anticipated programme schedule delays this way.
● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .
. . . in step 3, press W EEKLY (N UM BER key “ 9” ) for w eekly
serials or D AILY (N UM BER key “ 8” ) for daily serials (Monday
– Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen.
Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication
disappear.
● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL"
appears on the front display panel. To record the extra
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programmes (
Z pg. 18).
● It is not possible to timer-record a TV programme with a
PlusCode number which starts with "0".
ATTEN TION
Regarding Guide Program N umber Set
"GUID E PROG SET" appears after performing step 3if the
Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you
entered has not been set.
●Press the N U M BER keys or %fi to input the preset
position number on which your recorder receives that
station, then press O K or
# to set the Guide Program
Number. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears.
(Ex.) To timer-record a BBC2
programme with VIDEO
Plus+.
* If your recorder receives
BBC2 on the preset position
2, press O K or # after
entering "2".
Satellite Receiver U sers
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using VIDEO Plus+:
1Perform steps 1– 7.
2Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel
before the selected programme begins.
3Leave the satellite receiver's power on.
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer
recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals
control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer. This
means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if the
broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on
BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very few areas.
All channels intend to offer this service in due course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information. If the
channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected. Be
sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC is not available on your selected channel (Zstep 5above).
N OTES:
●
PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN/DECODER on your recorder.
● PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector.
PDC Recording
Timer W a rning
– WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
[ ]
If you have programmed your
recorder to timer-record a
programme or a series of
programmes, a warning
appears on the screen to tell
you that the recording is due
to start in 5 minutes.
N OTES:
●
The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer
mode at the time.
● If this recorder is being used as the player for tape
dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the
tape in the other video recorder.
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to
the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .
GUIDE PROG SET
GUIDE PROG TV PROG
2 – –
[5∞] =
[PROG] : EXIT
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DAILY
6
Ex press Timer
Progra mming
BASIC O PERATIO NS (cont.)
If you don’t know the PlusCode number for the programme you
wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder
to timer-record the programme.
START+/ –
2,3
4
PROG
1,9
ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+
SCREEN
1
Press PROG.
ACCESS PRO GRAMME
SCREEN
2
Press START +/ –. (If you’re
just starting out, “ P1”
appears.)
The front display panel looks like this:
EN TER PRO GRAMME
START TIME
3
Press START +/ – to enter
the time you want
recording to start.
●Press and hold START
+/ – to move in 30-
minute increments, or
press and release
repeatedly to move 1
minute at a time.
The front display panel looks like this:
EN TER PRO GRAMME STO P
TIME
4
Press STO P +/ – to enter the time you want recording to
stop.
●Press and hold STOP +/ – to move in 30-minute
increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1
minute at a time.
EN TER PRO GRAMME DATE
5
Press D ATE +/ – to enter the date on which you wish to
record. (The current date first appears on screen. The
date you enter will appear in its place.)
Before performing Express Timer Programming:
●Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set
properly.
●Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder
will come on automatically.
●Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
STO P+/ –
TV PROG+/ –
D ATE+/ –
5
8
PDC
10
SP/ LP
– P1 –
START STOP
– –:– – =– –:– –
SP VPS/PDC OFF
DATE TV PROG
– –.– – – –
[+/–] =
[PROG] : EXIT
– P1 –
START STOP
21:00 =– –:– –
SP VPS/PDC OFF
DATE TV PROG
– –.– – – –
[+/–] =
[PROG] : EXIT
SP
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EN TER PRESET PO SITION
6
Press TV PROG +/ – to
enter the preset position
corresponding to the
broadcasting station you
wish to record.
SET TAPE SPEED
7
Press SP/ LP ( )to set the tape speed.
SET PDC MODE
8
Press PD C to select "ON" or "OFF".
If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/
PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON.
If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/
PDC" is not lit on the display panel, PDC is set to OFF.
Z"PDC Recording" in the right column.
●VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not
currently available in the U.K. and not possible with
this recorder.
RETURN TO N O RMAL
SCREEN
9
After confirming all information is correct, press PROG
or O K. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the
screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen
appears.
●Repeat steps 1– 9for each additional programme.
EN GAGE RECORDER’S
TIMER MODE
10
Press ‰(TIM ER). The recorder turns off automatically
and ‰appears on the display panel.
●To disengage the timer, press ‰(TIM ER) again.
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .
. . . anytime during steps 2through 9, press W EEKLY (N U M BER
key “ 9” ) for w eekly serials or D AILY (N U M BER key “ 8” ) for
daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the
corresponding indication disappear.
Satellite Receiver U sers
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer
Programming:
1Perform steps 1– 10. Enter "L-2" for the preset position
in step 6.
2Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel
before the selected programme begins.
3Leave the satellite receiver's power on.
N OTE:
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a
ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears
on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you
must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (
Z pg. 18).
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) is a service designed to assure safe,
accurate timer recording. With this system, special code
signals are transmitted together with the audio/video
signals. These code signals control your video recorder and
have precedence over the advertised times which you may
have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder
will start and stop recording when the preset TV
programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast
time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has
been advertised. PDC is currently available nationally on
BBC1, BBC2, Ch.4 and Ch.5, except from a few small relay
transmitters. Ch.3 operates a PDC service only in a very
few areas. All channels intend to offer this service in due
course. Check your TV programme listing guide for latest
information. If the channel you intend to record does not
offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if
PDC has been selected. Be sure to set PDC to "OFF" if PDC
is not available on your selected channel.
(Zstep 8in the left column).
N OTES:
●
Set the start time (PDC time) exactly as advertised in the
TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in
no recording.
● PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver
or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN/DECODER on
your recorder.
● PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT
connector.
PDC Recording
Timer W a rning
If you have programmed your
recorder to timer-record a
programme or a series of
programmes, a warning
appears on the screen to tell
you that the recording is due
to start in 5 minutes.
N OTES:
●
The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer
mode at the time.
● If this recorder is being used as the player for tape
dubbing, the warning screen will be recorded on the
tape in the other video recorder.
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to
the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press .
– P1 –
START STOP
21:00 =22:00
SP VPS/PDC OFF
DATE TV PROG
25.12 1
BBC 1
[+/–] =
[PROG] : EXIT
SP
– WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
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Check , Ca ncel And Repla ce
Progra mm es
DISEN GAGE TIMER MODE
1
Press ‰, then press .
ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK
SCREEN / DISPLAY
2
Press .
ACCESS PRO GRAM ME SCREEN /
DISPLAY
3
Press again to check
more information. Each
time you press , the
next programme's
information appears.
●The display panel shows the programme start time.
Pressing O K changes the display to the programme
stop time, then the date and the preset position.
To ca ncel or repla ce a progra mme...
CAN CEL O R REPLACE A
PROGRAMME
4
Press to cancel a programme. To replace a
programme, press the appropriate button: START+/ –,
STO P+/ –, DATE+/ –, TV PRO G+/ –, SP/ LP (), PD C.
RETURN TO N O RMAL SCREEN /
DISPLAY
5
Press as many times as necessary. If there are still
some programmes to be recorded, go on to step 6.
RETURN TO TIMER MODE
6
Press ‰.
N OTE:
You can also check the programmes on the display panel even
if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power
Save mode
Z pg. 42) or the recorder is in the Timer mode;
however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
OK
SP/ LP
PDC
START+/ –
TV PROG+/ –
D ATE+/ –
– P1 –
START STOP
8:00 =10:00
SP VPS/PDC OFF
DATE TV PROG
24.12 3
ITV
[] : NEXT
PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00 10:00 3 24. 12
2 10:00 10:45 2 25.12
3 11:30 13:00 1 25.12
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SP
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.
For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit
the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may
be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is
usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings
made on old or worn recorders. If the automatic tracking control
fails to operate correctly you will see noise bars across the picture
as shown on the left below. To correct this you can override the
automatic control and
adjust the tracking
manually by pressing
the TV PROG buttons.
OVERRIDE AUTO MATIC
TRACKIN G
1
Press on the remote to engage manual tracking.
ADJUST TRACKIN G
MAN UALLY
2
Press TV PROG +or –to adjust tracking.
RETURN TO AUTO MATIC
TRACKIN G
3
Press on the remote to re-engage automatic
tracking.
N OTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder returns to the
automatic tracking mode automatically.
Pla yba ck Pic-
ture Adjustment
4
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OK
M EN U
M a nua l Tra ck ing
Picture Control
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality
according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO."
ACCESS MAIN MEN U
SCREEN
1
Press M EN U .
ACCESS MO DE SET
SCREEN
2
Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by
pressing %fi, then press O K or # .
SELECT PICTURE CO N TRO L
SET MODE
3
Move the highlighted bar
(pointer) to "PICTURE
CONTROL" by pressing
%fi, then press O K or # to
select the desired mode.
AUTO: Provides
optimised picture
benefits of B.E.S.T.
Picture System.
Normally select
AUTO.
ED IT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing
(recording and playback).
SO FT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing
overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise.
SH ARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing
images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces
such as cartoons.
N OTES:
●
When you select EDIT, SOFT or SHARP, the selected
mode will not change until you select again.
●
When you select EDIT to dub tapes, be sure to select
AUTO after you finish dubbing the tapes.
RETURN TO N O RMAL
SCREEN
4
Press M EN U .
N OTES:
●
When B.E.S.T. is OFF, "PICTURE CONTROL" switches
automatically from AUTO to NORM.
●
Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes. Refer to page 35.
MODE SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIM ER OFF
O. S. D. ON
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ADVANCED O PERATIO N S (cont.)
Pla yba ck /
Recording
According To
Ta pe Cha ra c-
teristics
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system
checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and
playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible
recording and playback pictures. The default setting for both
recording and playback is “ ON ” .
B.E.S.T. Picture System
TURN O N THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MEN U
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U .
ACCESS MO DE SET
SCREEN
3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"MODE SET", then press
OK or # .
SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE
4
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"B.E.S.T.", then press O K
or # to set to "ON" or
"OFF".
RETURN TO N O RMAL
SCREEN
5
Press M EN U .
PLAY
PAUSE
PLAY
OK
M EN U
RECO RD
RECO RD
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
INITIAL SET
REC LEVEL CTL
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B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
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DIRECT REC ON
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