JVC HR-DVS2EU 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
SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL 13
Satellite Receiver Control Setting ........... 13
T-V LINK 16
T-V Link Functions ................................ 16
INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM 17
Colour System Set ................................. 17
PLAYBACK 18
Basic Playback ...................................... 18
Playback Features ................................. 19
RECORDING 26
Basic Recording .................................... 26
Recording Features ................................ 28
B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................... 32
TIMER RECORDING 34
SHOWVIEW®Timer Programming ............. 34
Express Timer Programming .................. 36
SPECIAL FEATURES 42
Remote Control Functions ..................... 42
EDITING 45
Preparation For Editing .......................... 45
Tape Dubbing ....................................... 46
Normal Dubbing ................................... 47
Random Assemble Editing ..................... 48
Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 50
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ............................................... 52
Audio Dubbing ..................................... 54
Insert Editing ......................................... 56
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 60
Connection To A Satellite Receiver ........ 60
Connecting/Using A Decoder ................ 62
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ........ 63
Connecting To A Video Titler ................. 64
Connecting To A Printer ........................ 66
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 67
SHOWVIEW®System Setup ....................... 67
Tuner Set ............................................... 68
Clock Set ............................................... 76
TROUBLESHOOTING 78
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 81
INDEX 82
SPECIFICATIONS 86
ENGLISH
Mini DV/S-VHS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0464-001A
FIRST
SEE
AUTO SET-UP
ON BACK

2EN
SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT
䡲Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.
䡲It 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.
Safety Precautions
䡲Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only
with cassettes marked "S-VHS".
By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this
recorder.
䡲Cassettes marked "Mini DV" can be used with the DV deck of this recorder. The DV deck can play back and record only PAL
signals.
䡲SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence
from Gemstar Development Corporation.
CAUTION
䡲When 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.
䡲Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead
or aerial.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West),
and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a video
recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a PAL video
recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome
pictures when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for
ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder…
… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
… in direct sunlight.
… in a dusty environment.
… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
… on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with
water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture
condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the
recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
NOTE:
The fan on the rear panel may run although the recorder is turned off in the following cases, for example:
—in timer standby mode, several hours before the VPS/PDC recording starts.
—if you connect a decoder or satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and “L-2 SELECT”is set to
“DECODER”or “SAT”.
—if “JUST CLOCK”is set to “ON”.
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/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played
back on a single-speed video recorder.
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"

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Basic
Connection CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in "Specifications" (墌pg. 86).
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 ANTENNA IN
jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
c–Connect the provided RF cable between the
ANTENNA OUT jack on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s aerial terminal.
d–Connect the provided SCART cable between the
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
●The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and
delivers either a composite signal (regular video
signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the lumi-
nance and chrominance signals are separated). If
your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is
compatible with the Y/C signal, set "L-1 OUTPUT" to
"S-VIDEO" after the connection and the initial settings
are completed (墌pg. 58). You can obtain high-
quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to
use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the
Y/C signal.)
●Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode
according to the type of your TV's SCART connector.
●For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction
manual of your television.
●To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also
use the S-VIDEO Connection described on page 5.
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. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED
BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
21-pin SCART Cable
(provided)
21-pin SCART
connector
Back of TV
Aerial terminal
Rear view
Mains outlet
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT
RF Cable
(provided)
TV Aerial
Cable
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.
ATTENTION:
Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) for
the connection to the recorder.

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SOUT
SORTIE
(DV/VHS)
ANTENNA
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AUDIO
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AV2 (L-2)
IN/DECODER
ENTREE/DECODEUR
AV1 (L-1)
IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE
SAT CONTROL
CONTROLEUR SAT
OUT
SORTIE
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" (墌pg. 4).
b–Connect the recorder's S OUT 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
AUDIO OUT
ANTENNA IN
Back of Recorder
ANTENNA OUT
Aerial or Cable
RF Cable (provided)
Back of TV
S-Video cable (not provided)
Audio cable (not provided)
S OUT
NOTES:
● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
● 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. ( 墌 pg. 63)
● 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
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 (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic ( ESKÁ
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.
Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set/Auto
Clock Set/Auto Guide
Program Number Set
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.
NOTE:
If you have selected
BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE
(41), go to step 3. If you
have selected
MAGYARORSZÁG (36), ESKÁREPUBLIKA (42),
POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE (EE), press
OK. The Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock
manually ( 墌 pg. 76 –77), then go to step 4. If you have
selected any other country name (code), go to step 4.
ATTENTION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the
recorder's memory backup has expired, all the stored
stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the
recorder's memory and the recorder will not perform Auto
Set Up again. You only need to set the clock. (墌pg. 76)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting
as required.
●Tuner setting 墌pg. 68
●Clock setting 墌pg. 76
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (墌pg. 68).
(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
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BELGIUM
ESKÁ REPUBLIKA
DANMARK
DEUTSCHLAND
ESPAÑA
GREECE
ITALIA
MAGYARORSZÁG
NEXT PAGE
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International Telephone Country Code
BELGIUM : 32 NORGE : 47
ESKÁREPUBLIKA : 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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SELECT LANGUAGE
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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 OK or # .
If you are referring to the on-screen display
Press %fito move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"AUTO SET" and press OK
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.
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
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SUOMI
NORSK
SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS
CASTELLANO
ITALIANO
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
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[MENU] : ENDE
●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. When the Auto
Set Up is completed,
"SCAN
COMPLETED"
appears for about
5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.
●When you have connected the video recorder to a TV
offering T-V Link via a 21-pin SCART cable (墌pg. 4)
and the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically
performs the Preset Download (墌pg. 8) even if you
select “Auto”for Auto Set Up function.
NOTES:
● 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 SHOWVIEW
system assigned Guide Program number 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 MENU while Auto
Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure
to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.
● Auto clock may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds
unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto
Set Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be
incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels
( 墌 pg. 71, "INFORMATION").

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Preset
Download
When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired
21-pin SCART cable (墌pg. 4), you can set the recorder's tuner
channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of
using the Auto Set Up function (墌pg. 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 DOWNLOAD
1
Press OK.
If you are referring to the front display panel
Press %fito select "CH ––" and press OK 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 GUIDE PROG
SET screen will appear
during Guide Program
number set. When Preset
Download is completed,
"COMPLETED" appears
for about 5 seconds, then
the normal screen
appears.
●If you press any button
on the recorder or
remote control while
downloading is in
progress, it will be
interrupted.
NOTES:
● 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 MENU while
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be
sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the
beginning.
● Auto clock 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 ( 墌 pg. 73).
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 NexTView Link 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
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If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully:
1
Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's
memory by using the PR button(s).
●If station names (ID —墌pg. 74) 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 70 –75.
If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not:
1
Turn on the TV and select its AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's
memory by using the PR button(s).
●If station names (ID —墌pg. 74) 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 70 –75.
2 Perform "Clock Set" on page 76.
If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed:
1
Make 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.
IMPORTANT
䡲In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not
work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, when you timer-record a TV programme using the
SHOWVIEW system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the
SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check whether the channel position on which your recorder receives the broadcasting station
you wish to record is selected (墌pg. 34, "SHOWVIEW Timer Programming").
䡲Your 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 墌"Delete A Channel" on page 71.
A
B
C
When auto channel set has been
completed successfully but auto clock set
has not, "1" (channel position) will be
displayed after the OK button is pressed in
step 4on page 7 or in step 1on page 8.
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 after the OK button is pressed in
step 4on page 7 or in step 1on page 8.
You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming
(墌pg. 34); if the correct channel position number is displayed in step 4, this confirms that the Guide Program number for the
SHOWVIEW number you enter in step 3has been set correctly.
Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel
INFORMATION
Language for the on-screen display
Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made
in step 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 ESKÁREPUBLIKA [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, 墌"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".
墌"Just Clock" on page 76.
A
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Language
This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages
in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the
language automatically (墌pg. 9), you can change the language
setting manually using this procedure as required.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS COUNTRY SET
SCREEN
3
Press %fito move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"AUTO CH SET", then
press OK or # .
SELECT COUNTRY
4
Press %fito move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country's name, then press OK 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 MENU.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
INITIAL SET
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SUOMI
NORSK
SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS
CASTELLANO
ITALIANO
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
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On-Screen
Displays
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 (墌pg. 9 or 10).
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
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 OK or # to set
"O.S.D." to "OFF".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU.
1–Operation mode indicators
2–Tape speed SP/LP/EP
3–Sound mode indicator (DV) (墌pg. 25)
4–Tape direction (VHS)
Time code (DV) (墌pg. 24)
5–Counter display (VHS)
6–Tape remaining time indicator (VHS) (墌pg. 29)
7–Audio mode display (墌pg. 24, 25)
8–Tape position indicator (VHS) (墌pg. 24)
9–Type of Broadcast (墌pg. 31)
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.
MODE SET
S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO
O. S. D. ON
AUTO TIMER OFF
DIRECT REC ON
POWER SAVE OFF
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
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PR. 12 ABCD ]SP
21 : 00
24. 12. 00 –WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
VHS [ ]
ST
HI FI –1 : 23 : 45
NORM REMAIN 1 : 00
0
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1
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11
9
8
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5
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NOTES:
● 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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MENU
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PR. 12 ABCD ]SP
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31. 12. 00 –WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
DV [ ]
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0 : 00 : 00
L R
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VHS DV
10–VHS/DV indicator
11–Current day/month/year
12–Clock display
13–Channel position number and station name/Aux. indicator
(L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)
* When "L-2 SELECT" is set to "SAT" ( 墌 pg. 58), "SAT" appears
instead of "L-2".
14–Timer warning display (墌pg. 35, 37)
15–Cassette loaded mark
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Power Save
Mode
You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is
turned off.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN
3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"MODE SET", then press
OK or # .
SELECT POWER 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 MENU.
NOTES:
● During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off.
● The Just Clock function ( 墌 pg. 76) 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).
... "L-2 SELECT" is set to "DECODER" or "SAT" ( 墌 pg. 58).
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
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MENU
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
INITIAL SET
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
MODE SET
S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO
O. S. D. ON
AUTO TIMER OFF
DIRECT REC ON
POWER SAVE ON
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

EN 13
Installing Satellite Controller
SITUATE SATELLITE
CONTROLLER
1
Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between
its transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor
is unobstructed.
ATTACH SATELLITE
CONTROLLER
2
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the
back of the Satellite Controller.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
3
Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.
NOTE:
When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its
instruction manual.
CONNECT SATELLITE CON-
TROLLER TO RECORDER
4
Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL
connector on the rear panel.
Satellite
Receiver
Control Setting
The following procedure is required if you receive satellite
channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds
before the SHOWVIEW timer programming (墌pg. 34) or Express
timer programming (墌pg. 36) starts, the recorder sets its input
mode to "L-2" and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s
channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
Your recorder
Back of Recorder
Satellite receiver
Satellite Controller
Satellite receiver
Satellite Controller
(suggested locations)
Transmitter
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL
SAT CONTROL
21-pin SCART cable
(provided)

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SAT CONTROL SET
BRAND : ––
[0–9] =
[MENU] : EXIT
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
GUIDE PROG SET
SAT CONTROL SET
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
TURN ON SATELLITE
RECEIVER
1
Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN ON RECORDER
2
Press MENU.
Setting satellite receiver's
brand and channel
After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel
correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
INITIAL SET
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“INITIAL SET”, then press
OK or # .
ACCESS SAT CONTROL
SET SCREEN
4
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“SAT CONTROL SET”,
then press OK or # .
ENTER SATELLITE
RECEIVER’S BRAND
5
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter the
brand code from the list
on page 15, then press
OK.
●If the brand code you
entered is invalid, the
code field will be reset.
Enter the correct brand
code again.
●If the recorder is in playback or recording mode, you
cannot set the brand code.
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NUMBER
SATELLITE RECEIVER CONTROL (cont.)

EN 15
SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE
JVC 73
AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 91
CANAL + 81
D-BOX 85
ECHOSTAR 78
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) 82
FINLUX 68
FORCE 89
GALAXIS 69, 88
GRUNDIG 64, 65
HIRSCHMANN 64
ITT NOKIA 68
JERROLD 75
KATHREIN 70, 71
LUXOR 68
MASCOM 92
MASPRO 70
NOKIA 87
PACE 67, 86, 91
PANASONIC 74
PHILIPS 66, 84
PHONOTREND 69
RFT 69
SAGEM 83
SALORA 68
SKYMASTER 69
TPS 83
TRIAX 90
WISI 64
SAT CONTROL SET
SAT PROG : –––
[0–9] =: TEST
[MENU] : EXIT
SAT CONTROL SET
SAT PROG : 111
CHANGED TO 111
NOT CHANGED
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
SELECT SATELLITE
RECEIVER’S CHANNEL FOR
TESTING
6
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter
one of the channel
positions on the satellite
receiver, then press OK.
●You can select the
channel position
between 1 to 999.
●After pressing OK, the
recorder enters the Test mode.
CHECK RESULT OF TEST
7
If the satellite
receiver’s channel
number has been
changed to the same
channel as you set in
step 6...
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“CHANGED TO ...”, then
press OK or # to finish the
Sat Control Set mode.
If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not
been changed correctly...
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT
CHANGED”, then press OK or # . Then perform the
procedure again from step 5.
NOTES:
● The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of
satellite receiver.
● For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input
mode to 2-digit.
● If your satellite receiver has more than two channel mode, be
sure to set to "All Channel Mode". For details, refer to the
instruction manual of the satellite receiver.
● When selecting the satellite receiver's channel ( 墌 step 6),
signals from the remote control may interfere with signals
transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move
the remote control as close to the recorder's infrared beam
receiving window as possible.
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NUMBER

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T-V LINK
T-V Link
Functions
NexTView 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 Power 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.
NOTE:
"TV Auto Power On" of T-V LINK functions is not possible with
the DV deck.
VCR Auto Standby
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 (墌pg. 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 NexTView LINK 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 RECORD 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 MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS MODE SET
SCREEN
3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"MODE SET", 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 MENU.
NOTES:
● If "DIRECT REC" is set to "OFF", the RECORD button functions
as described in "Basic Recording" ( 墌 pg. 26, 27).
● 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.
● Retake function does not work during Direct Rec ( 墌 pg. 29).
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
INITIAL SET
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
MODE SET
S-VHS/AUDIO OUT AUTO
O. S. D. ON
AUTO TIMER OFF
DIRECT REC ON
POWER SAVE OFF
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

EN 17
Colour
System Set
(VHS Deck Only)
INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS VHS MODE SET
SCREEN
3
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
"VHS MODE SET", 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.
●It is not possible to record in S-VHS if "MESECAM" is
selected. The recording mode is forced to change to
VHS.
●If "MESECAM" is selected when the tape speed is set
to EP mode, the tape speed will be forced to change
to LP mode.
●It is not possible to select EP mode if "MESECAM" is
selected.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU.
NOTES:
About NTSC 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.
VHS MODE SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
DIGITAL 3R ON
S-VHS ON
COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC
DIGITAL TBC/NR ON
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
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MAIN MENU
MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
INITIAL SET
[5∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

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PLAYBACK
Basic
Playback
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.
●VHS deck
The recorder power comes on automatically.
The counter is reset to 0:00:00.
DV deck
First turn on the recorder and load the cassette.
If the recorder is turned off, the recorder’s power does
not come on when a Mini DV cassette is inserted.
●VHS deck
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
DV deck
If the erase protection switch is set to "SAVE",
playback begins automatically. It takes about 15
seconds until the playback picture appears. Also
make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front
display panel. If not, press TV/VCR on the remote
control to turn on the VCR indicator.
SELECT DECK
2
Press VHS or DV.
FIND PROGRAMME START
POINT
3
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward,
press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
START PLAYBACK
4
Press PLAY. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) lights.
"BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's display panel
during automatic tracking. (VHS deck only pg. 32)
STOP PLAYBACK
5
Press STOP. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) goes off.
Then press EJECT on the VHS or DV deck to remove the
cassette.
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REW FF
VHS
DV
PLAY
TV/VCR
VHS deck
●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.
●The VHS deck of this video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS
cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes*, both
VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS
cassettes.
* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS
picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.
DV deck
Only cassettes marked can be used with the DV deck.
Usable cassettes
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
DV
VHS
SHUTTLE
PLAY
EJECT EJECT
STOP
VHS play indicator
DV play indicator

EN 19
Slow Motion
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
1
During still picture, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right
for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow
motion (refer to the illustration above).
OR
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return
to still picture. (VHS deck only)
OR
During still picture, press and hold @ or # . Release to
return to still picture. (VHS deck only)
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
1
Press PAUSE.
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 PAUSE.
OR
Press @ or # . (VHS deck only)
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
ATTENTION (VHS Deck Only)
●Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an
LP/EP-recorded tape.
●In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by
frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and
there will be a loss of colour.
●Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted
with an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion,
frame-by-frame playback or variable-speed search.
●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.
Playback
Features
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NOTES:
● Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration above as you read the
following procedures.
● When using the JOG dial during playback on the DV deck,
turn the JOG dial slowly.
PLAY
PAUSE
JOG SHUTTLE

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30 SEC
REVIEW
PR
PLAY
High-Speed (Turbo) Search
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE 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.
NOTE:
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds
during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback
resumes.
Variable-Speed Search
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 19).
OR
During playback, press @ or # .
●The more times you press, the faster the playback
picture moves.
●To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite
direction.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
PLAYBACK (cont.)
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
1
During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times.
Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTE:
To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.
Skip Search
(VHS Deck Only)
EJECT
EJECT
SHUTTLE
PLAY
PR
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning
cassette (TCL-2UX for the VHS deck/
M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) when:
●"USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears on the screen (only
with "O.S.D." set to "ON" (pg. 11)).
OR
VHS Deck
●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
DV Deck
●No picture during playback.
●Blocks of noise appear during playback.