JVC HR-J631T User manual

HR-J631T
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
PU30425-1835
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
CAUTION
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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.
**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may
cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be
sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
nHQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
nG-Code is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development
Corporation.
G-Code system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
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 44 – 45 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.

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CONTENTS
TIMER RECORDING 27
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 27
G-Code Timer Programming ................ 28
On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 30
Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 32
Auto SP/EP Timer............................................ 33
Auto Timer ......................................................34
SPECIAL FEATURES 35
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 35
EDITING 36
Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 36
Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 38
Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 38
Audio Dubbing ....................................39
TROUBLESHOOTING 40
Power .................................................40
Tape Transport .....................................40
Playback .............................................40
Recording ............................................40
Timer Recording ...................................41
Other Problems....................................41
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 42
Playback .............................................42
Recording ............................................42
Timer Recording ...................................42
SPECIFICATIONS 43
INDEX 44
Front View ...........................................44
Rear View ...........................................44
Front Display Panel ..............................45
Remote Control ....................................45
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 4
Basic Connections ..................................4
INITIAL SETTINGS 5
Clock .....................................................5
Tuner ..................................................... 6
Set Receivable Channels .................................. 6
Add Or Delete A Channel ................................ 8
G-Code Setup.........................................9
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND
RECORDING 12
Simple Playback ..................................12
Simple Recording .................................13
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 14
Playback .............................................14
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ........... 14
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ................. 14
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Play ............... 15
High-Speed Search ......................................... 15
Manual Tracking............................................. 16
Select The Soundtrack .................................... 17
Superimpose ...................................................18
Skip Search .....................................................19
Repeat Playback ............................................. 19
Index Search ...................................................19
Instant ReView ................................................20
Counter Reset ..................................................20
Counter Memory ............................................ 20
Tape Position Indicator ................................... 21
Next-Function Memory .................................. 21
B.E.S.T. Picture System......................... 22
Preparation .....................................................22
Recording .......................................................23
Playback .........................................................24
Recording ............................................25
Record One Program While
Watching Another .......................................... 25
Display Elapsed Recording Time..................... 25
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)........ 26
To Record SAP Programs ................................ 26

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Zpg. 43).
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.
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.
CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE
4
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
NOTES:
● Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it
to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show
while watching another ( Z pg. 25).
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 44).
AC Power
Cord
Basic
Connections
Antenna or Cable
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
Matching Transformer
Back of VCR
75 ohm terminal
AC
Outlet
ANTENNA-
IN (Antenna
or Cable
input)
RF
OUT
TV
Video Cable
(not supplied)
Audio Cable
(not supplied)
RF Cable
(supplied)

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Clock TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER. If watching channel 13, press
TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is
displayed on the front display panel.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
2
Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen.
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to
“INITIAL SET” by pressing
CH5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN
4
Place the arrow at the
Initial Set screen next to
“CLOCK SET” by pressing
CH5∞, then press OK.
SET DATE AND TIME
5
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to set the
date and time (if only 1
digit, press "0" first). Press
CH▲▼ to set AM/PM,
then press OK . The next
setting that can be set
begins flashing. When
you’re finished with this
set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock.
NOTE:
CH ▲▼ can be used to perform all operations. (In this
case, press OK after each setting.)
MAKE CORRECTIONS
6
To change any of the settings, press OK or PUSH JOG
™£ until the item you want to change blinks,
then set as in step 5.
INITIAL SETTINGS
POWER
POWER
TV/VIDEO
CH5∞
OK
MENU
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=INITIAL SET
B.E.S.T.PICTURE SYSTEM
PRESS (5,∞) THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
=CLOCK SET
G-CODE SET-UP
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CLOCK SET
DATE 1/ 1/96 MON
TIME – – : – – AM
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NUMBER
PUSH JOG ™/£
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Set Receivable Channels
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER. If watching on channel 13, press TV/
VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed
on the front display panel.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary .
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing
CH5∞,then press OK.
ACCESS BAND SCREEN
4
Place the arrow next to
"BAND" by pressing
CH5∞, then press OK.
SET FREQUENCY BAND
5
If you receive your TV
channels from an external
antenna, select "TV". If you
receive your TV channels
from a cable TV system,
select "CATV". Place the
arrow next to your
choice by pressing CH5∞,
then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.
TUNER SET
=BAND
AFC
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
BAND
TV
=CATV
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OK
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POWER
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
CH
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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
6
Place the arrow next to
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞, then
press OK. Receivable
channels in your area are
automatically assigned to
the CH5∞buttons, and
non-receivable channels
are skipped.
NOTES:
● At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COM-
PLETED” appears on screen.
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the band
setting and connections and start again.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
7
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
AUTO CHANNEL SET
(TV)
CH 2 ADD
SCANNING ...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
1
Access by performing steps 2and 3of the Tuner
procedure on page 6.
●To add a channel, go to step 2.
●To delete a channel, skip to step 4.
ACCESS AFC SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH5∞, then
press OK.
MAKE SELECTION
3
Place the arrow next to
"SPCL" by pressing CH5∞,
then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.
ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN
4
Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞, then press OK.
STORE DESIRED CHANNEL
5
Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
by pressing CH5∞, then
press ADD to add or
CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat
for each channel you want
to store or skip.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
AFC
NORM
=SPCL
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
(CATV)
CH 125 SKIP
SELECT CH NO. AND
PRESS (ADD/SKIP)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
CH
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The G-Code timer programming system eliminates the need to
input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the
timer record function. Simply key in the G-Code number for the
TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and
the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed.
Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the
channel numbers that they are received on in your area, you may
have to make certain changes in your VCR’s “Guide Channel Set”
menu to get proper results. Please read the following information
carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.
Before G-Code setup you must have performed the following
procedures:
●Clock setting (Zpg. 5)
●Tuner setting (Zpg. 6)
Channel Number Matching
Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Channel”
number assigned to each station for purposes of G-Code
programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the
Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are
the same as the channel number on which each is received by
your VCR .
If the numbers match, go directly to “G-Code Timer Program-
ming” (Zpg. 28).
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer
record programs from those stations, you have to inform the
VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer
record from those stations, you can go directly to “G-Code
Timer Programming” (Zpg. 28).
G-Code Setup
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER. If watching channel 13, press TV/
VIDEO to select the TV’s VIDEO mode. VIDEO is
displayed on the front display panel.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
Press CH5∞to place the
arrow next to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK.
ACCESS G-CODE SET-UP
SCREEN
4
Press CH5∞to place the
arrow next to “G-CODE
SET-UP”, then press OK.
ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL
SET SCREEN
5
Press CH5∞to place the
arrow next to “GUIDE
CHANNEL SET”, then
press OK.
INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL
NUMBER
6
Press CH5∞or the
appropriate NUMBER keys
to input the Guide
Channel number as shown
in the TV listing. Then
press OK.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=INITIAL SET
B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH : VCR CH
1 : 1
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
=G-CODE SET-UP
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
G-CODE SET-UP
=GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH
NUMBER
CH
OK
OK

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INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL
NUMBER
7
Press CH5∞or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input
the number of the channel on which the Guide
Channel’s broadcasts are received. Then press OK.
●If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 6and 7
for each instance.
RETURN TO G-CODE SET-
UP SCREEN
8
Press MENU.
CHECK INPUT DATA
9
Press CH5∞to place the
arrow next to “GUIDE
CHANNEL MAP”, then
press OK.
●The Guide Channel and
VCR channel numbers
you input appear on the
screen in ascending
order. Check to ensure
you’ve entered them
correctly.
●If you entered more than
10 sets of numbers, press
OK to see the next set of
numbers.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
10
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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CH
G-CODE SET-UP
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
GUIDE: VCR GUIDE : VCR
6 : 47 10 : 55
12 : 41 15 : 38
33 : 28 67 : 49
PRESS (OK) TO NEXT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
You can now use G-Code for quick and simple timer program-
ming (Zpg. 28).
NUMBER
CH
OK
MENU
OK
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
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 "0H 00M 00S".
●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
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it.
To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right and release it.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press PLAY. "B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM" appears on
screen (Zpg. 24).
STOP PLAYBACK
4
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT
to remove the cassette.
Simple
Playback
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 Super VHS recordings.
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REW (Rewind)
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Simple
Recording
●To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its record safety tab.
To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
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.)
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.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first
SP and the first EP recording after inserting the
cassette (Zpg. 23).
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
5
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
STOP RECORDING
6
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
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NUMBER
CH
PAUSE
REC
ENTER
PLAY
SP/EP
Accidental erasure prevention
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES
Playback Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s
controls or the remote control.
NOTE:
Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the
following procedures.
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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
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 PUSH JOG ™or £.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow Motion/
Reverse Slow Motion
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CH
JOG
PAUSE
SHUTTLE
PLAY
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
1
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse
slow motion (refer to the illustration above).
OR
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG ™or
£. Release to return to still picture.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
PAUSE
CH
PUSH JOG ™/£
PLAY

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Variable-Speed Search/
Reverse Play
PLAY
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 14).
OR
During playback, press PUSH JOG ™or £.
●To increase the speed in the forward direction,
press £.
●To decrease the speed in the forward direction,
press ™.
●To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play
mode, continue to press ™after selecting all the
forward slow motion modes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
High-Speed 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.
●For forward search with a visible picture, during
playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to
the right and release it within 1 second.
●For reverse search with a visible picture, during
playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to
the left and release it within 1 second.
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, during playback or still press and hold FF or
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback
resumes.
REW
FF
PLAY
PUSH JOG
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
Manual Tracking
Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is
engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this
and make the adjustment manually.
ENGAGE MANUAL
TRACKING MODE
1
During playback, press the CH5∞buttons on the
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.
ADJUST MANUAL
TRACKING
2
Press CH5∞on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press
lightly 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 CH5∞buttons on the VCR's front panel
simultaneously.
●When automatic tracking is re-engaged, video
calibration is automatically activated.
NOTE:
During slow-motion playback, simply press CH
5
or
∞
on the
VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.
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Select The Soundtrack
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal
and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or,
when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains both a main
and a sub audio track, you can choose to listen to either one by
selecting either "L" or "R" in step 4.
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MENU
CH
OK
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop
mode.
●If the G-CODE screen appears press MENU again.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to
"AUDIO MONITOR" by
pressing CH5∞, then
press OK.
SELECT MODE
4
You have five choices:
a– Hi-Fi
b– Left
c– Right
d– Normal
e– Mix
Place the arrow next to
your choice by pressing CH5∞.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTE:
If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the
Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you
make at the Audio Monitor screen.
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
=AUDIO MONITOR
AUX INPUT
AUTO SP/EP TIMER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
AUDIO MONITOR
=HI-FI
L
R
NORM
MIX
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH
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Superimpose
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to
"SUPERIMPOSE" by
pressing CH5∞, then
press OK.
SELECT MODE
4
Place the arrow next to
"ON" or "OFF" by pressing
CH5∞.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTE:
If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is
displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.
"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.
CH 125 RECORD
THU 12:00 AM PAUSE
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INDEX-1
NORM MEMORY OFF
HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45
Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode
When the channel is changed, the new
channel is displayed on the screen for 5
seconds.
Clock time
Tape position indicator
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.).
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Tape speed indicator
Counter memory on/off
Counter reading
INDEX indication
Audio mode indicators
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
=SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
AUDIO MONITOR
AUX INPUT
AUTO SP/EP TIMER
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SUPERIMPOSE
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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CH
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OSD
To recall an indication
1Press OSD.
nAll indications corresponding to the current status are
displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information,
and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on
the screen. (No indication during still and search.)
2Press OSD again to clear the display.
CH
OK
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Skip Search
Repeat Playback
START REPEAT
1
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front
display panel) during playback, then release.
●The entire tape is played back 20 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.
Index Search
This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape
at recording start.
START SEARCH
1
While the tape is stopped, press PUSH JOG ™or
£.
ACCESS DISTANT CODE
2
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press
PUSH JOG ™or £repeatedly until the correct
number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is
set to ON (Zpg. 18). Playback begins automatically
when desired recording is located.
●To find the very beginning of the desired program,
press REW or FF and search visually for the start point.
VIDEO SP
PLAY
HMS
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
1
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each
press initiates a 30-second period of fast- motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,
press PLAY.
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PAUSE
PLAY
FF
REW
STOP
PUSH JOG
SKIP SEARCH
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Instant ReView
At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the
tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program.
ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW
1
After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is
disengaged, press REVIEW.
●The power comes on and the VCR searches for the
index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded
program, then begins playback automatically.
●You can access a program 2–9 index codes away
from the current position on the tape. If, for example,
you have 5 programs recorded and you want to
watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.
●To find the very beginning of the desired program,
press REW or FF and search visually for the program’s
start point.
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 Memory
When activated, this feature returns the tape to counter position
“zero”.
ACTIVATE COUNTER
MEMORY
1
Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to have
quick access to later. The counter reads “0H 00M 00S”.
Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicator
in the front display panel lights.
RETURN TO COUNTER
POSITION ZERO
2
Press STOP (during playback), then press REW. The
tape rewinds and stops at approximately “0H 00M 00S”
automatically.
●To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.
Counter Reset
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FF
REW
REVIEW
C.RESET
C.MEMORY
DISPLAY
STOP
C.MEMORY
C.RESET
STOP