JVC HR-J278EU User manual

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CONTENTS
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VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions .................................2
INDEX 4
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 7
Basic Connections ................................7
INITIAL SETTINGS 8
Auto Set Up ..........................................8
Language ............................................11
PLAYBACK 12
Basic Playback ....................................12
Playback Features ...............................13
RECORDING 16
Basic Recording ..................................16
Recording Features .............................17
B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................19
TIMER RECORDING 20
Express Timer Programming ................20
EDITING 24
Edit From A Camcorder ......................24
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder .............................................25
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 26
Mode Set ............................................26
Clock Set ............................................29
Tuner Set ............................................30
Video Channel Set ..............................34
TROUBLESHOOTING 35
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 38
LIST OF TERMS 39
SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover
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2EN SAFETY FIRST
Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
8When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from the mains outlet.
8Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric
shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or
disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-
West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a
video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a
PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce
monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L
signals.
IMPORTANT
8Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.
8It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without
the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme
and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
●Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with
this model.
●HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
PAL
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to
allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder ...
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able
to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers
filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top
of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or
under extremely humid conditions-just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold
liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
For Italy:
“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95
published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”
The STANDBY/ON 1button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches
operating current on and off. “`“ shows electrical power standby and “!“ shows ON.
Video tapes recorded with another recorder in the LP (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on this
video recorder.
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4EN INDEX
FRONT VIEW
ASTANDBY/ON 1Button 墌pg. 8
BCassette Loading Slot
CRecord 7Button 墌pg. 16
DPause 9[PR] Button 墌pg. 13, 16
ERewind 3[PR–] Button 墌pg. 12, 13, 16
FFast Forward 5[PR+] Button 墌pg. 12, 13, 16
GPlay 4Button 墌pg. 12
HStop/Eject 0Button 墌pg. 12
IInfrared Beam Receiving Window
JFront Display Panel 墌pg. 5
REAR VIEW
AMains Power Cord 墌pg. 7
BANT. IN Connector 墌pg. 7
CL-1 IN/OUT Connector 墌pg. 7, 24, 25
DRF. OUT Connector 墌pg. 7
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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
A“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 21
BPlay Indicator
CRecord Indicator
DChannel/Clock Display
To switch display, press – –:– –. Channel position is not
displayed during playback.
Mode Display (L-1)
EVCR Indicator 墌pg. 17
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 27), various
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
AOperation mode indicators
BIndex MARK Indicator 墌pg. 16
CCounter display 墌pg. 18
DTape remaining time indicator 墌pg. 18
ETape position indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press 3or
5from the Stop mode
or perform an Index Search
(墌pg. 15). The position of
“q” in relation to “0”
(beginning) or “+” (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
FCurrent day/month/year
GClock display
HChannel position number/
Auxiliary input indicator (L-1)
ITimer warning display
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer
mode at that time.The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes
leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display,
press &.
JCassette loaded mark
Beginning End
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6EN INDEX (cont.)
REMOTE CONTROL ATV Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below
BTV/VCR Button 墌pg. 17 and “Operating JVC
TVs” below
CREVIEW Button 墌pg. 14
DNUMBER Keys 墌pg. 16
EVPS/PDC Button (Not functions with this
recorder.)
FCancel &Button 墌pg. 22
0000 Button 墌pg. 18
GSTOP +/– Button 墌pg. 20
HSTART +/– Button 墌pg. 20
IPROG Button 墌pg. 20
JProgramme Check "Button 墌pg. 22
KRewind 3Button 墌pg. 12, 13
LRecord 7Button 墌pg. 16
MStop 8Button 墌pg. 12, 16
NMENU Button 墌pg. 11
OrtButton 墌pg. 8
TV PR +/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below
PSTANDBY/ON 1Button 墌pg. 8
Q^(TV Muting) Button 墌“Operating JVC
TVs” below
RDisplay – – : – – Button 墌pg. 18
SDAILY Button 墌pg. 21
TWEEKLY Button 墌pg. 21
UAUX Button 墌pg. 24
V#(Timer) Button 墌pg. 21
WDATE +/– Button 墌pg. 20
XPR +/– Button 墌pg. 16
YAuto Tracking pButton 墌pg. 14
Z30 SEC Button 墌pg. 15
aPlay 4Button 墌pg. 12
bFast Forward 5Button 墌pg. 12, 13
cPause 9Button 墌pg. 13
dOK Button 墌pg. 9
eweButton 墌pg. 13
TV %+/– Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs” below
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also
be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV
button. (墌“Operating JVC TVs” in the right column )
This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not
applicable to B code signals.
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s
functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets.
(墌“Operating JVC TVs” below.)
●Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.
Operating JVC TVs
To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press
the corresponding button: STANDBY/ON 1, TV/VCR,
TV PR +/–, TV %+/–, ^(TV Muting).
NOTES:
●When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct
directions as indicated under the battery cover.
●Depending on the type of JVC TV, some or all functions
may not be operated using the remote control.
●If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then
try again.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
Basic Connections It’s essential that your video recorder be properly
connected.
ACheck the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on the back cover.
BSituate the recorder.
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect the recorder to TV.
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF Connection
●To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the
rear panel of the recorder.
CConnect the provided RF cable between the RF. OUT
connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s
aerial connector.
AV Connection
●To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF Connection”.
BConnect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the L-1
IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the
TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
DConnect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
Make AV 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 an optional 21-pin SCART cable in order to
enjoy stereo playback of video tapes.
Aerial connector
Back of TV
21-pin SCART
connector
TV aerial
cable
RF cable
(provided)
21-pin SCART
cable
(not provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet
Back of
recorder L-1 IN/OUT
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 8.
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8EN INITIAL SETTINGS
Auto Set Up
ATurn on the recorder.
Press 1on the recorder or remote control. The Country
Set display appears on the TV screen.
BSelect your country.
NOTES:
●If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.
●If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.
After the 1button on the recorder or remote control is
pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply
selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the
tuner channels automatically.
* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also
need to select your language.
Before starting, make sure of the following:
●The connection is completed. (墌pg. 7)
●The recorder’s mains power cord should be connected to a
mains outlet.
●The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection
墌pg. 7) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection
墌pg. 7).
NOTE:
If you have connected your TV to
the recorder with RF connection
and the on-screen display
appearing on UHF channel 36
looks distorted, perform “Video
Channel Set” on page 34.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name.
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is
selected.
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CSelect the language.
DSet the date and time.
●When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the
time by 30 minutes.
●When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the
date by 15 days.
EPerform Auto Set Up.
Press OK.
NOTES:
●If there is a power cut, or if you press 1or MENU while Auto
Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure
to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1.
●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. 32, “INFORMATION”).
Press OK. The Language Set
display appears on the TV
screen.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.
(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.
Press OK. The Clock Set
screen appears. Press rt to
set the time, then press OK or
e. The “DATE” display
begins blinking. Repeat the
same procedure to set the
date and year.
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press
any button on the recorder or remote control.
●If you are using the on-screen
display, the AUTO SET
screen will appear. As Auto
Set Up progresses, the “q“
mark on the TV screen
moves from left to right.
When the Auto Set Up is
completed, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears for
about 5 seconds, then the
normal screen appears. Beginning End
ATTENTION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations 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. 29)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as
required.
●Video channel setting (for RF connection users) 墌pg. 34
●Tuner setting 墌pg. 30
●Clock setting 墌pg. 29
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (墌pg. 30) and, if necessary, video channel
setting (墌pg. 34).
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10 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
IMPORTANT
Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with an
unacceptable picture (墌pg. 32, “Delete A Channel”).
INFORMATION
Language for the on-screen display
Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in
step 2on page 8 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.
If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language” on page 11.
SUOMI ]SUOMI DANMARK ]DANSK NEDERLAND ]NEDERLANDS
PORTUGAL ]ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH ]DEUTSCH GREECE ]ENGLISH
DEUTSCHLAND ]DEUTSCH CESKÁ REPUBLIKA ]CEcTINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH
POLSKA ]POLSKI ITALIA ]ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE ]ENGLISH
NORGE ]NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG ]MAGYAR
SVERIGE ]SVENSKA ESPAÑA ]CASTELLANO
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Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up
selects the language automatically (墌pg. 10), you can
change the language setting manually as required.
AAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
BAccess the Country Set screen.
CSelect your country.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name, then press OK or e.
DSelect the language.
EReturn to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or
AV mode).
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or e.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.
●You do not have to press OK;
pressing OK starts Auto
Channel Set.
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12 EN PLAYBACK
Basic Playback ALoad a cassette.
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointed toward the recorder.
●Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.
●The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter
is reset to 0:00:00.
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically.
BFind the programme start point.
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3. To
go forward, press 5.
CStart playback.
Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking in the recorder’s front
display panel during automatic tracking. (墌pg. 19)
DStop playback.
Press 8on the remote control or 0on the recorder’s
front panel. Then press 0to remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or
AV mode).
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning
cassette — TCL-2UX — when:
●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only
with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (墌pg. 27).
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 VHS tape.
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Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
1Pause during playback.
Press 9.
●If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons on the remote
control to correct the picture.
2Activate Frame-by-frame playback.
Press 9.
OR
Press wor e.
Slow Motion
During still picture, press and hold 9for 2 seconds, then
release. Press and release again to return to still picture.
OR
During still picture, press and hold wor e. Release to
return to still picture.
High-Speed Search
During playback or still, press 5for forward high-
speed search, or 3for reverse high-speed search.
NOTE:
For short searches, press and hold 5or 3for over
2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released,
normal playback resumes.
Variable Speed Search
During still picture, press wor e.
●The more times you press, the faster the playback picture
moves.
●To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.
ATTENTION
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.
To resume normal playback, press 4.
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14 EN PLAYBACK (cont.)
Manual Tracking
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.
During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking
manually by pressing the PR buttons.
1Override automatic tracking.
Press pon the remote control.
2Adjust the tracking manually.
Press PR +or –.
●Press pagain to return to automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
Instant ReView
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes
on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can
easily access any of them.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the
Timer mode is disengaged.
Activate Instant ReView.
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,
playback begins automatically.
●You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away
from the current tape position. To watch the first of the 3
programmes, press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches
and begins playback automatically.
●The Instant Review function will also operate if the recorder is
turned on.
●The Instant Review function does not work during Power Save
mode (墌pg. 28).
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Index Search
Your recorder automatically marks
index codes at the beginning of
each recording. This function gives
you quick access to any one of 9
index codes in either direction.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
Activate Index Search.
Press wor e(2or 6). “21” or “61” is
displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the
corresponding direction.
●To access index codes 2 through 9, press wor erepeatedly
until the correct index number is displayed.
Example:
To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w
twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e
once.
●When the specified index code is located, playback begins
automatically.
Skip Search
During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over
unwanted sections. To resume normal playback, press 4.
●Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the
Stop mode.
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback
Press 3, then press 4within 2 seconds.
b- For Automatic Power Off
Press 3, then press 1within 2 seconds.
c- For Automatic Timer Standby
Press 3, then press #(TIMER) within 2 seconds.
Repeat Playback
Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100
times repeatedly.
1Start playback.
Press 4.
2Activate Repeat Playback.
Press 4and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
●The Play indicator ( $) on the front display panel blinks
slowly.
●After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops
automatically.
3Stop Repeat Playback.
Press 8at any time.
●Pressing 4, 3, 5or 9also stops Repeat Playback.
Current position
Index number
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16 EN RECORDING
Basic Recording ALoad a cassette.
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
●The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter
is reset to 0:00:00.
BChoose a programme.
On the remote control
Press PR+/– or the NUMBER keys.
On the recorder
Press 9[PR]. The channel display on the
front display panel starts blinking. While the
display is blinking, press 5[PR+] or
3[PR–] to select channel. After about
5 seconds, the channel display stops
blinking.
●You can select channel in the stop mode,
Record Pause mode or during forward/reverse
high-speed search.
●If no cassette is loaded, or during Record Pause
mode, you can select channel only by pressing
5[PR+] or 3[PR–].
●If you connect the TV and the recorder only
using the RF connection, press TV/VCR on the
remote control so that the VCR indicator lights
on the front display panel, to view the program
to be recorded.
CStart recording.
Press and hold 7and press 4on the remote control, or
press 7on the recorder.
●If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 27), “MARK” blinks on the
screen while an index code is being marked.
DPause/Resume recording.
Press 9. Press 4to resume recording.
EStop recording.
Press 8on the remote control or 0on the recorder.
Then press 0to remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or
AV mode).
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of the first recording
after inserting the cassette. (墌pg. 19)
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
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Recording Features Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off
after recording is finished.
1Start recording.
Press 7on the recorder.
2Engage the ITR mode.
Press 7again. “䡬“ blinks and 0:30 appears on the front
display panel.
3Set the recording duration.
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by
30 minutes.
NOTE:
You can only perform ITR using the 7button on the recorder’s
front panel.
Record One Programme While
Watching Another
If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV
connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator
and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once
recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the
channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to
view.
●The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the
recorder’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape.
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18 EN RECORDING (cont.)
Elapsed Recording Time Indication
1Display the counter.
Press – –:– – so that a counter reading appears on the TV
screen.
2Reset the counter.
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. You can check the exact time of a
recording or playback.
Tape Remaining Time
Press – –:– – so that the time remaining on the tape
appears on the TV screen.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time
reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. “– –:– –”
may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.
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EN 19
B.E.S.T. Picture
System
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)
system checks the condition of the tape in use during
playback and recording, and compensates to provide the
highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You
can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference
(墌pg. 27).
Playback
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you
initiate playback.
●The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the
quality of the tape in use.
●B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “bESt” appears blinking
on the recorder’s front display panel.
NOTES:
●When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it
is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as
well.
●When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another
video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference (墌pg. 27).
●“bESt” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.
Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is
operative.
Recording
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you
initiate recording.
DURING B.E.S.T.
●The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the
condition of the tape, then begins recording.
NOTES:
●The B.E.S.T. system works only after a tape has been inserted
and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during
recording.
●In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works
before recording is initiated.
●Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The
next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is re-
performed.
●Pressing the recorder’s 7button while “bESt” is displayed
does not start Instant Timer Recording (墌pg. 17).
ATTENTION
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7
and 4on the remote control are pressed, or 7on the
recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired
scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following
steps:
APress and hold 9and press 7to engage the Record
Pause mode.
●The recorder then automatically checks the condition of
the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters
Record Pause.
BPress 4to start recording.
If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording
immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (墌pg. 27).
B.E.S.T. COMPLETE
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20 EN TIMER RECORDING
Express Timer
Programming
AAccess the Programme screen.
BEnter the programme start time.
CEnter the programme stop time.
Press STOP +/– 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.
DEnter the programme date.
Press DATE +/–.
●The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter
appears 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).
Press PROG. (If you’re just
starting out, “P1” appears.)
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.
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