JVC HR-J3005UM User manual

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Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .
... 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 VCR’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
VCR or remote control.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.
**MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it
from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensa-
tion may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few
hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape.
**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
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.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained on this page to ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The POWER 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.
nCassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, only "VHS" recordings can
be played back in this model.
nThis model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAY-
BACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings
with regular VHS resolution.
nHQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
●All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table
Of Contents on page 3. Use this when searching for
information on a specific procedure or feature.
●The Index on pages 34 –36 lists frequently-used terms,
and the number of the first page on which they are used
or explained in the manual. This section also illustrates
the controls and connections on the front and rear panel,
the front display panel and the remote control.
●The Zmark signals a reference to another page for
instructions or related information.
●Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures
are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at
the beginning of each major section.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW
VCR . . .
. . . please read thoroughly the cautions on this page.
CAUTION
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC
120V`, 60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use
any other power source.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of the
unit.
IMPORTANT:
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.
CAUTION
nWhen you are not using the VCR for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.
nDangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire
hazard, remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior to
connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
nChanges or modifications not approved by JVC could
void user's authority to operate the equipment.
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CONTENTS
EDITING 29
Edit To Another VCR .................................... 29
Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ...... 30
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 31
Playback .................................................... 31
Recording ................................................... 31
Timer Recording.......................................... 31
TROUBLESHOOTING 32
Power ........................................................ 32
Tape Transport ............................................ 32
Playback .................................................... 32
Recording ................................................... 32
Timer Recording.......................................... 33
Other Problems .......................................... 33
INDEX 34
Front View .................................................. 34
Child Lock ..................................................................34
Rear View .................................................. 35
Front Display Panel..................................... 35
Remote Control ........................................... 36
S
PECIFICATIONS 37
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 4
Basic Connections .................................. 4
INITIAL SETTINGS 6
Plug & Play .................................................. 6
Language ..................................................... 8
Clock ............................................................ 9
Preparation ................................................................9
Semi-Auto (In the U.S.A. only) .................................10
Manual .................................................................... 11
Tuner .......................................................... 12
Set Receivable Channels ..........................................12
Add Or Delete A Channel ........................................13
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 14
Simple Playback ......................................... 14
Simple Recording ........................................ 15
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 16
Playback Features ...................................... 16
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback..................... 16
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................16
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....16
High-Speed Search ..................................................17
Index Search ............................................................17
Manual Tracking ......................................................17
Video Stabilizer .......................................................18
Repeat Playback ......................................................19
Counter Reset ..........................................................19
Tape Position Indicator ............................................19
Next-Function Memory............................................19
Superimpose ............................................................20
Recording Features ..................................... 21
Record One Program While
Watching Another ....................................................21
Display Elapsed Recording Time ..............................21
Active Video Calibration ............................. 22
Preparation ..............................................................22
Recording ................................................................23
Playback ..................................................................23
TIMER RECORDING 24
Express Timer Programming ....................... 24
Check, Cancel And Revise Programs .......................26
Auto SP→EP Timer ..................................................27
Auto Timer ...............................................................27
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)....................... 28
ENGLISH
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OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
ANT. IN
RF OUT
CH3 CH4
Basic Connections
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
RF OUT
ANT. IN
(Antenna or Cable input)
Back of VCR
Antenna or Cable
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
Matching Transformer
(not supplied)
AC Power
Cord
Back of VCR
AC Outlet
RF Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cable (not supplied)
TV
CH3 CH4
VIDEO
300 ohm terminal
75 ohm terminal
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CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Zpg. 37).
SITUATE VCR
2
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
CONNECT VCR TO TV
3
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF Connection
● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear of the VCR.
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s
antenna terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4
corresponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on
the back of the VCR.
AV Connection
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in
the illustration.
b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO
OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR
and the AV IN jacks on the TV. Set your TV in video
input mode or A/V input mode. Refer to the TV
Instruction Manual.
SELECT VCR CHANNEL
4
Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on
the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.
CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE
5
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
●"Auto" blinks on the front display panel.
If you are using this VCR in a location other than in the
U.S.A.:
Turn on the VCR and perform language setting (Zpg. 8).
If you are using this VCR in the U.S.A.:
Perform Plug & Play (Zpg. 6).
NOTES:
● The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display
the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3-
CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to
CH3 or CH4.
● The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and
set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3–
CH4 switch setting.
● If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV
mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP
and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.
● Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your
TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will
ensure that you can record one show while watching another
(
Z pg. 21).
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW
Z pg. 35).
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INITIAL SETTINGS
For Customers in the U.S.A.*:
Plug & Play
The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels
automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The
antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.
The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting
data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast
channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is
a PBS channel in your area.
PLUG & PLAY SETUP
1
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Zpg. 4). Then
connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not
power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will
be set automatically.
NOTES:
●Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set
function scans all the channels received by your VCR
to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock.
"Auto" blinks on the front display panel during Auto
clock set.
●Auto channel set is performed next. The auto channel
set function scans all the channels that are receivable
by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each
receivable channels to the CH5∞buttons. It skips
non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the
channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned
and set.
●When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the
correct time is displayed.
●If an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display
panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed" on
next page.
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
IMPORTANT
●Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while
Plug & Play is in progress.
●If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to
perform the Clock (Zpg. 9) and Tuner (Zpg. 12)
procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete
channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 13.
During Initial Auto Clock Set
"Auto" blinks.
During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed
as they are scanned and set.
Plug & Play Completed
The current time (including
AM/PM) is displayed.
●If an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed" on next page.
* Plug & Play also functions if the VCR is in an area bordering the U.S.A. and can receive the clock setting data of a PBS station
located in the U.S.A.; however, if Plug & Play does not function properly, perform manual clock setting. (Zpg. 9 and 11)
ATTENTION
If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set
the clock and tuner channels manually. (Zpg.9 – 13)
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INFORMATION
●If "AUTO CLOCK" is set to "ON" at the Clock Set screen on page 10, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host
channel every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock
setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be
adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of "AUTO
CLOCK" is "ON".
●If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be
performed when power is restored to the VCR.
What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed
●If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from
an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto (Zpg. 10) or
Manual Clock Set (Zpg. 11) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again.
●If “– –:– –” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS
signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then power on and power off the VCR; the
Plug & Play function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If Plug & Play is
not performed but the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (Zpg. 11). Auto
channel set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (Zpg. 12).
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Language This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in
English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed
on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this
procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU.
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
2
At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”
by pressing CH5∞or
PUSH JOG%fi, then
press OK or PUSH JOG .
SELECT LANGUAGE
3
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "LANGUAGE"
by pressing CH 5∞or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG to
select the desired
language.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4
Press MENU.
●Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
●Make sure that the VCR's power is on.
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POWER
MENU
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
POWER
MENU
OK
OK
CH5∞
PUSH JOG
CH5∞
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Clock
If you are using this VCR in a location other than in the U.S.A.:
After you finish step 4, go to step 5of "Manual" on page 11.
If you are using this VCR in the U.S.A.:
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the
Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock
setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5.
If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (Zpg. 11)
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
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POWER
Preparation
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”
by pressing CH5∞or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN
4
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) at the Initial Set
screen to “CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH5∞or PUSH
JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
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MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
=CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH
OK
MENU
POWER
MENU
OK
PUSH JOG
CH
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Semi-Auto (In the U.S.A.
only)
You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone setting
manually.
SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON
5
At the Clock Set screen,
press OK or PUSH JOG
to move the highlight bar
to "AUTO CLOCK" and
press CH5∞or PUSH
JOG%fito set to "ON".
a– To select the Host
Channel — go to step 6
b– To select the D.S.T.
mode — go to step 7
c– To select the Time Zone — go to step 8
NOTE:
The time that has been set previously will be erased
when "AUTO CLOCK", "HOST CH", "D.S.T." or "TIME
ZONE" setting is changed.
SELECT HOST CHANNEL
6
You can either select "AUTO" or enter a PBS channel
number. Move the highlight bar to "HOST CH" by
pressing OK or PUSH JOG , then press CH5∞or
PUSH JOG%fito set to "AUTO" or the desired PBS
channel number.
NOTE:
There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock
setting data.
SELECT D.S.T. MODE
7
You have three choices:
a– Select "AUTO" and the adjustment to your VCR's
clock will be made according to the incoming signal
from the host channel.
b– Select "ON" and the adjustment will be made based
on the clock itself.
c– Select "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply
to you.
Move the highlight bar to "D.S.T." by pressing OK or
PUSH JOG , then press CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fito
select the desired mode.
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**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, . . .
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 3:00 AM.
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 1:00 AM.
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CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
1:00PM 12/24 98 THU
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T. : AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
CH
OK
MENU
OK
PUSH JOG
CH
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SET TIME
5
Press CH5∞or PUSH
JOG%fiuntil the desired
time appears, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
●Press and hold CH5∞
or PUSH JOG%fito
change the time by 30
minutes.
●When the time is entered manually, "AUTO CLOCK"
will be automatically set to "OFF", and "HOST CH"
and "TIME ZONE" will disappear.
SET DATE
6
Press CH 5∞or PUSH JOG %fiuntil the desired date
appears, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
●Press and hold CH 5∞or PUSH JOG %fito change
the date by 15 days.
SET YEAR
7
Press CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fiuntil the desired year
appears, then press OK or PUSH JOG twice.
SELECT D.S.T. MODE
8
Press CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fito select the desired
mode.
a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's
clock will be made on the clock itself.
b– Set to "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply
to you.
START CLOCK
9
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
Manual
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To Make Corrections
Press OK or PUSH JOG until the item you want to change
blinks, then press CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fi.
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SELECT TIME ZONE
8
You can select the time zone automatically or manually.
Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by pressing OK
or PUSH JOG , then press CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fi
to select "AUTO" or the desired time zone.
AUTO ATLANTIC
HAWAII EASTERN
ALASKA CENTRAL
PACIFIC MOUNTAIN
NOTE:
If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play
function, you may be receiving the clock setting data of
a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you
selected "AUTO" for the host channel in step 6, be sure
to select the correct time zone manually.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
9
Press MENU.
IMPORTANT
Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set
procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel when
the clock is being set. The current time will appear
automatically when the clock is set.
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CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
– –:– –AM 1/ 1 98
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T. : AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
If you are using this VCR in a location other than in the
U.S.A.:
When the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power
failure, the VCR's front display panel shows either an incorrect
time or "– –:– –". If this happens, perform manual clock setting
to adjust the clock.
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Tuner Set Receivable Channels
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
3
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
pressing CH5∞or PUSH
JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
4
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "AUTO
CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞or PUSH
JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
●Receivable channels in
your area are
automatically assigned to
the CH 5∞buttons, and
non-receivable channels
are skipped.
NOTES:
● At the end of Auto
Channel Set, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears
on screen.
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the
connections and start again.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
%%
INFORMATION
The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the
correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set.
The selected band will be displayed on the right side of
"BAND" on the Tuner Set screen.
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Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
POWER
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
=TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
AUTO CHANNEL SET
SCANNING...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TUNER SET
BAND CATV
=AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OK
CH
MENU
POWER
MENU
OK
PUSH JOG
CH
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Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU.
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
2
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
pressing CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN
3
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "MANUAL
CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞or PUSH
JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
ADD OR SKIP DESIRED
CHANNEL
4
Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
by pressing CH5∞or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG to set
to "ADD" or "SKIP" as
required. Repeat for each
channel you want to add
or skip.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU.
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TUNER SET
BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET
=MANUAL CHANNEL SET
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
(CATV)
CH 45 ADD
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH
OK
MENU
NUMBER
MENU
OK
PUSH JOG
CH
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
Simple
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
pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much
pressure when inserting.
●The VCR’s power comes on automatically.
●The counter is automatically reset to "0:00:00".
●If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,
playback begins automatically.
FIND PROGRAM START
POINT
2
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.
To go forward, press FF.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press PLAY. "VIDEO CALIBRATION" appears on the
screen (when VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to "ON"
Z pg. 22).
STOP PLAYBACK
4
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT
to remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
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REW (Rewind)
FF (Fast-Forward)
STOP
STOP/EJECT
INFORMATION
This video recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS
format with regular VHS resolution.
●SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.
●S-VHS recording is not possible with this video recorder.
Usable cassettes
Full-Size VHS
T-30 (ST-30**)
T-60 (ST-60**)
T-90
T-120 (ST-120**)
T-160 (ST-160**)
ST-210**
Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
TC-40 (ST-C40**)
* 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 regular
VHS signals only.
FF
PLAY
REW
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Simple
Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL
2
Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)
●If you use the RF connection, by pressing the TV/VCR
button, select VCR mode to view the program to be
recorded.
SET TAPE SPEED
3
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.
START RECORDING
4
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.
Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of
both the first SP and the first EP recording after
inserting the cassette (when Video Calibration is set
to "ON", Zpg. 22).
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
5
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
●During record pause, you can change the recording
channel by using the CH5∞buttons or NUMBER
keys.
Video Calibration will not take place if the tape
speed is changed while in record pause mode.
STOP RECORDING
6
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
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PAUSE
STOP
REC
PLAY
CH
TV/VCR
●To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its record safety tab.
To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Accidental erasure prevention
Record safety tab
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
REC
PLAY
CH
NUMBER
ENTER
SP/EP
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES
Playback
Features
Reverse
search
Reverse
Forward
search
Forward
Reverse
play Reverse slow motion Slow motion Play
3 steps 5 steps 5 steps 4 steps
TV CH +
TV CH –
TV
+ VOL
TV
VOL –
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CH
PLAY
PAUSE
Still Picture/Frame-By-
Frame Playback
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
1
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5or ∞
button to correct the picture.
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-
FRAME PLAYBACK
2
Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.
OR
Press PUSH JOG £repeatedly for forward frame-by-
frame playback or PUSH JOG ™repeatedly for
reverse frame-by-frame playback.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE: Refer to the following for the operations described
on this page.
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow
Motion
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
1
For hands-free slow-motion, press and release PUSH
JOG ™during playback to decrease speed in the
forward direction. Continue to press and release PUSH
JOG ™to select the reverse slow motion, reverse
play and reverse search modes.
OR
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG £for
forward slow motion, or press and hold PUSH JOG
™for reverse slow motion. Release to return to still
picture.
OR
For forward slow motion during still picture, press and
hold PAUSE for more than 2 seconds. Press PAUSE
again to return to still picture.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
CH
PAUSE
PLAY
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback, repeatedly press and release PUSH
JOG ™ or £to select the search speed.
●To increase the speed in the forward direction, press
and release £repeatedly to select the various
forward search modes.
●To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press
and release ™.
●To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play
mode, continue to press ™repeatedly after
selecting all the forward slow motion modes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Variable-Speed Search/
Reverse Motion Playback
PUSH JOG
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High-Speed Search
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.
NOTE:
For short searches, during playback or still, press and hold FF or
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback
resumes.
Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each
recording. You can find and automatically play back from the
start of any recording using the Index Search function.
START SEARCH
1
While the tape is stopped, press PUSH JOG ™or
£( or ).
ACCESS DISTANT CODE
2
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press
PUSH JOG ™or £ ( or ) repeatedly until the
correct number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIM-
POSE is set to ON (Zpg. 20). Playback begins
automatically when the desired recording is located.
●If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to
search visually to find the very beginning of the
desired program.
NOTE:
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is
paused and then resumed.
fi %
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REW
PLAY
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Manual Tracking
Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is
engaged. If tracking noise appears in the picture, you can
override this and make the adjustment manually.
ENGAGE MANUAL
TRACKING MODE
1
During playback, press the CH5and ∞buttons on the
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.
ADJUST MANUAL
TRACKING
2
Press CH 5or ∞on the VCR's front panel or remote.
Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until
optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
3
Press the CH5and ∞buttons on the VCR's front panel
simultaneously.
●When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Video
Calibration is automatically activated.
NOTES:
● To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust
tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.
● Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion.
During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH
5
or
∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.
PUSH JOG
CH
CH
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Video Stabilizer
By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical
vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP
recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function
is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected.
*The default setting is "OFF".
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
2
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "FUNCTION
SET" by pressing CH5∞or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER
3
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "VIDEO
STABILIZER" by pressing
CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fi,
then press OK or PUSH
JOG to set to "ON".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4
Press MENU.
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MAIN MENU
=FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER OFF
SUPERIMPOSE ON
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF
=VIDEO STABILIZER ON
VIDEO CALIBRATION ON
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
%
OK
CH
MENU
NOTES:
● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect with SP
recordings, during recording and during special-effects
playback.
● When you finish viewing the tape, be sure to set it back to
"OFF".
● The Superimpose mode indications may jitter vertically when
"VIDEO STABILIZER" is set to "ON".
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
MENU
OK
PUSH JOG
CH
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Repeat Playback
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C.RESET
POWER
TIMER
FF
PAUSE
REW
PLAY
STOP
START REPEAT
1
Press and hold PLAY (until " " blinks on the front
display panel) during playback, then release.
●The entire tape is played back 50 times.
STOP REPEAT
2
To stop, press STOP at any time.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or PUSH JOG ™ or
£ also stops Repeat Playback.
Tape Position Indicator
The Tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from the
stop mode, you press FF or REW,
or perform an Index Search. The
position of " " in relation to "B"
(Beginning) or "E" (End) shows you
where you are on the tape.
NOTES:
● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not
appear (
Z pg. 20).
● It may take a few seconds for the Tape Position Indicator to be
displayed.
COUNT 0:33:27
BE
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Next-Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after
rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop
mode.
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.
b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds.
c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the
cassette's record safety tab is removed.
SP
VCR
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
1
Press C.RESET.
NOTE:
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel number
or clock time. (Channel number is not displayed during
playback.)
Counter Reset
POWER
PAUSE
STOP
FF
PLAY
REW
DISPLAY
PUSH JOG
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Superimpose
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
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To recall an indication
1Press OSD.
nAll indications corresponding to the current status are
displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter
information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record
Pause mode, are left displayed on the screen.
2Press OSD again to clear the display.
CH 125 RECORD
THU 12:00 AM PAUSE
] SP
INDEX-1
COUNT –1:23:45
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Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode
When the channel is changed, the new
channel is displayed on the screen for 5
seconds.
Operation mode
When the operation mode is changed,
the new mode is displayed — RECORD
(5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec.
when engaged from Stop mode),
RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is
engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).
INDEX indication
Tape speed indication
"Cassette Loaded" mark
When a cassette is loaded, the mark is
displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the
VCR's EJECT button is pushed.
Counter reading
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
2
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by
pressing CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
SELECT SUPERIMPOSE SET
MODE
3
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE"
by pressing CH5∞or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG to
select the desired mode:
a– Select "ON" if you want
the superimposed
operational indications
on the TV screen.
b– Select "OFF" if you do not want the superimposed
operational indications on the screen.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4
Press MENU.
%
%
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER OFF
=SUPERIMPOSE ON
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
VIDEO CALIBRATION ON
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTES:
●
If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is
displayed regardless of the Superimpose mode setting.
● If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the
channel number is displayed regardless of the Superimpose
mode setting.
Clock time
Tape position indicator
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.
CH
OK
MENU
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
MENU
OK
PUSH JOG
OSD
CH
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Record One Program While
Watching Another
Recording
Features ENGAGE TV MODE
1
During recording...
●Press TV/VCR. The VCR's VCR indicator goes out. (If
you are using the RF connection (Zpg. 4) to view
the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being
recorded disappears.)
●If you are using the AV connection (Zpg. 4) to view
the output from your VCR, change the TV's input
mode from AV to TV.
SELECT CHANNEL FOR
VIEWING
2
Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you
want to watch.
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
1
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter
resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the
tape runs.
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON
SCREEN
2
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the
elapsed time.
All indications corresponding to the current status of the
VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display
remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time.
Press OSD again to remove the display.
●Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Zpg. 20).
●The indications are not recorded.
Display Elapsed Recording
Time
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