JVC HR-J635EA User manual

HR-J635EA
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions .................................... 2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3
Basic Connections ................................... 3
Tune The TV To Your Video Recorder ...... 4
INITIAL SETTINGS 5
On-Screen Displays ................................. 5
Tuner Set .................................................. 6
Clock Set .................................................9
PLAYBACK 10
Basic Playback ....................................... 10
Playback Features .................................. 11
RECORDING 15
Basic Recording ..................................... 15
Recording Features ................................ 16
B.E.S.T. Picture System ........................... 18
TIMER RECORDING 20
G-Code Setup ........................................ 20
G-Code Timer Programming .................. 22
Regular Timer Programming .................. 24
Check And Cancel Programmes ......... 25
Auto SP/LP Timer ............................... 25
EDITING 26
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ................................................ 26
Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 27
Random Assemble Editing ..................... 28
Audio Dubbing ...................................... 30
REMOTE CONTROL 31
Multi-Brand Remote Control.................. 31
INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM
COMPATIBILITY 32
TROUBLESHOOTING 34
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 36
INDEX 37
SPECIFICATIONS Back cover
ENGLISH

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
nWhen you are not using the recorder for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from the mains outlet.
nDangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire
hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior
to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
IMPORTANT
nPlease read the various precautions on this page before
installing or operating the recorder.
nIt should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record
pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent
of the owner of copyright in the sound or video record-
ing, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains
power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP
(Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed
video recorder.
nOnly cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this
videorecorder.
nHQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
nG-Code is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The G-Code system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
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.
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.
5. 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.
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.
PAL NTSC

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Basic
Connections CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “Specifications” (Zback cover).
SITUATE RECORDER
2
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CONNECT RECORDER 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 aerial cable from the TV.
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear panel of the recorder.
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the
TV’s aerial terminal.
After step 4, go to "Tune The TV To Your Video
Recorder" on page 4.
AV CONNECTION
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
CONNECTION”.
b– Connect an optional AV cable between the
AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the
rear panel of the recorder and the TV’s AV-IN
terminals.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
4
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-
PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-
FORMED.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
RF Cable
(provided)
TV
Aerial
Cable
Back of TV
Aerial terminal
AV-IN terminals
AV Cable
(provided)
Rear View
Mains Power Cord
Mains outlet
AUDIO OUT/
VIDEO OUT
RF output channel
adjustment screw

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER (cont.)
Tune The TV
To Your Video
Recorder
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press OPERATE.
SELECT OUTPUT MODE
2
Set the TEST switch on the back of the recorder to ON.
SET TV CHANNEL
3
Set your TV to the video channel (UHF channel 37).
Two white bars appear on screen vertically.
●Tune the TV until the bars are as clear as they can be.
●Your TV should be set to the channel designated for
use with a video recorder, or to a spare channel if
there is not a specified video channel on your TV.
RESET OUTPUT MODE
4
Return the TEST switch to OFF.
NOTES:
● If CH37 is occupied by a local station, adjust the RF output
channel adjustment screw to use another channel between
CH33 and CH41 instead.
● If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen,
consult your JVC dealer.
The video recorder sends picture and sound signals via the RF
connecting cable to your TV on UHF channel 37.
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RF OUT
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TEST
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OUT
OPERATE

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On-Screen
Displays
You can choose whether or not to have various operational
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
Messages appear in the language you select.
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.
1– Operation mode indicators
2– Channel position number/Aux. indicator (AUX or F-AUX)
3– Cassette loaded mark
4– Tape speed SP/LP/EP
5– Colour System indicator (Zpg. 32)
6– Clock display
7– Current day/month/year
8– Tape direction
9– Type of Broadcast (Zpg. 17)
10– Tape position indicator (Zpg. 13)
11– Counter display (including Counter Memory indicator)
12– Audio mode display
13– B.E.S.T. Picture System indicator
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Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
INITIAL SETTINGS
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Use the buttons on the remote control for this procedure.
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TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press OPERATE.
ACCESS MODE SELECT
SCREEN
2
Press OSD( ). The O.S.D./B.E.S.T. screen appears.
SELECT MODE
3
The pointer should already
be next to “O.S.D.”. If not,
press TV PROG.5/∞to
place it there.
ENABLE/DISABLE
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
4
The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-screen
displays, leave the setting as is and go to step 5. If you
don’t want the displays to appear, press OK to set
“O.S.D.” to “OFF”.
CLOSE MODE SELECT
SCREEN
5
Press OSD ( ).
O.S.D. : ON
B.E.S.T. : ON
[TV PROG5∞] =:ON/OFF
[OSD] :EXIT
OPERATE
TV PROG.5∞
OK
OSD ( )

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Tuner Set
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in
channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Once
stored, you can call them up with the TV PROG. buttons
without going through any vacant channels.
SEARCH/STORE
DELETE
FINE TUNING
[TV PROG5∞] =
[CANCEL] :EXIT
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press OPERATE.
ACCESS CHANNEL SET
MODE SELECT SCREEN
2
Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The
Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.
SELECT MODE
3
Turn the TV PROG. dial to
place the pointer next to
"SEARCH/STORE", then
press OK. The Band Select
screen appears.
SELECT BAND
4
Turn the TV PROG. dial to place the pointer next to the
band of your choice, then press OK to initiate Auto
Channel Search.
SET DESIRED CHANNEL
5
The following screen
appears when a station is
detected. To store the
detected station, place the
pointer next to "STORE" by
turning the TV PROG. dial,
then press OK.
If you don't want to store
the station, turn the TV
PROG. dial to place the
pointer next to "CONTINUE", then press OK. Auto
Channel Search will start resume.
● The blueback screen and the TV picture currently
being broadcast appear alternately for 8 seconds
each.
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
STORE
CONTINUE
[TV PROG5∞] =
[CH SET] :EXIT
BAND SELECT
VHF L
VHF H
UHF
[TV PROG5∞] =
[CH SET] :EXIT
AUTO SEARCH PROCEEDING
PLEASE WAIT
VHF L 00
[CH SET] :EXIT
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NOTES:
● You can also use the TV PROG. 5 / ∞ button on the remote
control instead of the TV PROG. dial.
● You can also use the SHUTTLE ring on the recorder instead of
the OK button.
OPERATE
TV PROG.
CH SET
OPERATE
TV PROG.
OK

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SELECT POSITION
6
Turn the TV PROG. dial
until an open position in
which you want to store a
channel appears, then
press OK.
STORE CHANNEL
7
If fine tuning is not
necessary, simply press
STORE. For fine tuning
adjustment, turn the TV
PROG. dial until the
picture becomes clearer,
then press STORE.
●To continue Auto Channel
Search, turn the TV
PROG. dial to select
"CONTINUE", then press
OK. Repeat steps 5– 7as
necessary.
●To set channels for other
bands, turn the TV
PROG. dial to select
"BAND SELECT", then
press OK to go back to the Band Select screen.
Repeat steps 4– 7.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
8
Press CH SET.
TV PROG. 1
[STORE] :STORE
[TV PROG5] :FINE TUNING +
[TV PROG∞] :FINE TUNING –
[CH SET] :EXIT
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press OPERATE.
ACCESS CHANNEL SET
MODE SELECT SCREEN
2
Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The
Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.
SELECT MODE
3
Turn the TV PROG. dial to place the pointer next to
"DELETE", then press OK.
SELECT CHANNEL
4
Turn the TV PROG. dial
until the position number
of the channel you wish to
delete appears.
●If the on-screen display
is hard to read, refer to
the recorder's display
panel.
DELETE CHANNEL
5
Press OK twice.
The screen shows the
selected channel has been
deleted.
●To delete another
channel, press OK again,
then repeat steps 4– 5.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press CH SET.
NOTE:
If you skipped a channel by mistake, perform steps 1– 8on
pages 6 and 7 to re-store it.
Delete A Stored Channel
SELECT NUMBER
TV PROG. 1
[TV PROG5∞] =
[CH SET] :EXIT
SELECT NUMBER
TV PROG. 1
[TV PROG5∞] =
[CH SET] :EXIT
TV PROG. 1 DELETED
:CONTINUE
[CH SET] :EXIT
TV PROG. 1 ADDED
CONTINUE
BAND SELECT
[TV PROG5∞] =
[CH SET] :EXIT

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Fine-Tuning Channels
Already Stored
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press OPERATE.
ACCESS CHANNEL SET
MODE SELECT SCREEN
2
Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The
Channel Set Mode Select screen appears.
SELECT MODE
3
Turn the TV PROG. dial to place the pointer next to
"FINE TUNING", then press OK.
SELECT CHANNEL
4
Turn the TV PROG. dial so
that the position number of
the channel you want to
fine-tune appears, then
press OK.
PERFORM TUNING
5
Turn the TV PROG. dial
until the picture becomes
clearer, then press STORE.
●To fine-tune another
channel, press OK and
repeat steps 4– 5.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press CH SET.
TV PROG. 1
[STORE] :STORE
[TV PROG5] :FINE TUNING +
[TV PROG∞] :FINE TUNING –
[CH SET] :EXIT
SELECT NUMBER
TV PROG. 1
[TV PROG5∞] =
[CH SET] :EXIT
OPERATE
TV PROG.
OK
OPERATE
CH SET
TV PROG.
STORE
OK

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CLOCK
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TV PROG.
OK
Clock Set
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Use the buttons on the remote control for this procedure.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press OPERATE.
ACCESS MODE SELECT
SCREEN
2
Press CLOCK.
●If the "G-CODE" screen appears, press CLOCK again.
SELECT MODE
3
Press TV PROG.5/∞to
place the pointer next to
"CLOCK SET", then press
OK. The Clock Set screen
appears.
SET TIME
4
Use NUMBER key "1(5)"
or "4(∞)" to set the time.
●Press and hold either
button to delay or
advance the time by 30
minutes.
SET DATE
5
Use NUMBER key "2(5)" or "5(∞)" to set the date.
●Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
SET YEAR
6
Use NUMBER key "3(5)" or "6(∞)" to set the year.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
7
Press CLOCK.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
CLOCK SET
[TV PROG5∞] =
[CANCEL] :EXIT
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
0:00 01:01 00
[1 – 6]
[PROG./CLOCK] :EXIT
To Make Corrections
Perform steps 1– 3to call up the Clock Set screen, use
NUMBER keys "1" – "6" to make the correction, then press
CLOCK.
NOTE:
If, in step 7, the year digits are automatically cleared, it is
possible that you have input 29th February for a non-leap year.
Input the correct data.

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PLAYBACK
Basic
Playback
The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV
just like a TV programme.
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
point toward the recorder. Don’t apply too much
pressure when inserting.
●The recorder power comes on automatically and the
counter is reset to 0:00:00.
●Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button. (Zpg. 32)
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
FIND PROGRAMME 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." appears on screen (Zpg. 18)
STOP PLAYBACK
4
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the
recorder’s front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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.
PLAY
COLOUR SYSTEM
STOP/EJECT
SHUTTLE
PLAY
FF
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STOP

EN 11
Playback
Features
Slow Motion
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 to the left).
OR
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return
to still picture.
OR
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or .
Release to return to still picture.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Variable-Speed Search
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for
reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration to
the left).
OR
During playback, press PUSH JOG or .
●The more times you press, the faster the playback
picture moves.
●To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite
direction.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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, turn the
SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it
within 1 second.
●For reverse search with a visible picture, turn the
SHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release it
within 1 second.
OR
Press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for
reverse high-speed search.
●For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over
2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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.
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
NOTE:
In the search, still or frame-by-frame playback mode, the
picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
1
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PROG.
buttons 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.
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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 TV PROG. button.
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
1
Press SP/LP/EP ( ) on the remote to engage manual
tracking.
ADJUST TRACKING
MANUALLY
2
Press TV PROG. 5or ∞to adjust tracking.
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
3
Press SP/LP/EP ( ) on the remote to re-engage
automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
WIDE QUALITY Indicator
WIDE QUALITY
SP/LP/EP
TV PROG.
C.RESET
FF
C. MEMORY
REW
STOP
Wide Quality
Use this function to improve image contrast which tends to
degrade especially with wide-screen TVs.
ACTIVATE WIDE QUALITY
1
During playback, press WIDE QUALITY on the
recorder.
●The WIDE QUALITY indicator will light.
●Pressing the button again turns off the light.
●Turn on/off the light according to the type of playback
picture you want.
●The setting will remain effective even though you
turn on/off the recorder.
●This function is also effective with large-screen 4:3
aspect ratio TVs as well.
Counter Memory
Returns to the counter reading of “0:00:00” to conveniently find
a specific place on the tape automatically.
SET COUNTER MEMORY
1
Press C. RESET during playback at a point you wish to
locate later. The counter reads “0:00:00”. Then press C.
MEMORY, and “M” appears on the front display panel.
ACTIVATE COUNTER
MEMORY
2
When you wish to return to the designated point, press
STOP and then REW or FF.
●The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at about
0:00:00 automatically.
●To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY again.

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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.
NOTES:
● Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the
Timer mode is disengaged.
● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
ACTIVATE INSTANT
REVIEW
1
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.
To watch the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW
three times. The recorder searches and begins playback
automatically. You can access a programme as far as 9
index codes away from the current tape position.
NOTE:
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer
mode.
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.
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Current position
Index number
This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded
tapes at the touch of a single button.
NOTE:
Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record
mode.
FF REW FF REW FF REW
Search Search Search
Scene Finder
10 minutes
on counter
5 seconds10 minutes
on counter
5 seconds 5 seconds
ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER
1
Press SCENE FINDER. The recorder starts forward high-
speed search for 5 seconds and then fast-forwards 10
minutes on the counter. This cycle is repeated until the
end of the tape is reached.
●To start Scene Finder in the reverse direction, press
SCENE FINDER and then press the REW button
within 2 seconds. This cycle is repeated until the
beginning of the tape.
●During Scene Finder, "PLAY" appears blinking on the
display panel. During fast forward or rewind, " "
or " " appears on screen.
STOP SCENE FINDER
2
Press STOP.
NOTES:
● During Scene Finder high-speed search, you can also hear the
tape sound. During fast forward or rewind, you hear the
current TV sound instead.
● Scene Finder does not function during Index Search.
Next Function Memory
You can set your recorder's power to go off automatically after
the tape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press OPERATE within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
If you want the power to be turned off automatically when the
counter reads “0:00:00” (instead of at the beginning of the
tape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before
pressing REW.
Tape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from the
Stop mode, you press FF, REW or
perform an Index Search. The
position of “5” in relation to “0”
(beginning) or “+” (end) shows you
where you are on the tape.
”O.S.D.” (Zpg. 5) must be set to
“ON”, or the indicator will not
appear.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the indication is not correct.
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ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH
1
Press PUSH JOG or (™or £). “™1” or
“£1” is displayed on screen and search begins in
the corresponding direction.
●To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG
or repeatedly until the correct index number is
displayed.
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current
position, press PUSH JOG twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current
position, press PUSH JOG once.
●When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.
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Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
20 times repeatedly.
Repeat Playback
START PLAYBACK
1
Press PLAY.
ACTIVATE REPEAT
PLAYBACK
2
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
●"PLAY" on the display panel blinks slowly.
●The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then
stops.
STOP PLAYBACK
3
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW , FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.
Soundtrack Selection
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
During Playback
Pressing AUDIO MONITOR ( on the remote control) changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:
NOTES:
● "L + R" should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the NORM track is played back
automatically for tapes with only normal audio.
● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual programmes, refer to page 17.
● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not appear ( Z pg. 5).
TRACK
Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display USE
L + R HI FI For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
LR
L HI FI For main audio of Bilingual tapes
L
R HI FI For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
R
NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
L + R + NORM HI FI For audio-dubbed tapes
NORM
PLAYBACK (cont.)
Remote A/B Code Switching
The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video
recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote
control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B
code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A
code signals because your video recorder is initially set to
respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your video
recorder to respond to B code signals.
REMOVE POWER SUPPLY
1
Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet.
SET A/B CODE SWITCH
2
Set to B.
RE-SUPPLY POWER
3
Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet.
TURN THE RECORDER ON
4
Press OPERATE on the remote control. The recorder
will now only respond to B code signals.
NOTE:
Some TV sets may malfunction in response to the B mode. If
this happens, switch back to the A mode.

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TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be
recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme
using your video recorder.
RECORDING
Basic
Recording LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
●The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder
power comes on automatically.
●Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button.(Zpg. 32)
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
2
Press TV PROG. 5/∞or the NUMBER keys to select
the channel you wish to record.
●The TV PROG. dial can also be used to select a channel.
SET TAPE SPEED
3
Press SP/LP/EP. Check the SP/LP* indicator on the
recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
speed.
* EP is displayed on screen only.
START RECORDING
4
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
5
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
STOP RECORDING
6
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the
cassette.
NOTE:
Hi-Fi audio recording in NTSC EP mode is not possible.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first
SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the
cassette (Zpg. 18).
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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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PLAY
COLOUR SYSTEM
RECORD
STOP/EJECT
NUMBER
TV PROG.
SP/LP/EP
PLAY
RECORD PAUSE
STOP
TV PROG.
PAUSE

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Recording
Features
Record One Programme
While Watching Another
SELECT CHANNEL TO
WATCH
1
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 TV PROG. button(s) is recorded on
the tape.
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.
RECORDING (cont.)
You can check the exact time of a recording.
SET COUNTER DISPLAY
1
Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the
dispay panel.
●Pressing the button changes the type of display:
Channel, Clock or Counter.
RESET COUNTER
2
Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback.
●The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact
elapsed time as the tape runs.
START RECORDING
1
Press RECORD on the recorder.
ENGAGE ITR MODE
2
Press RECORD again. "REC" blinks and 0:30 appears on
the front display panel.
SET RECORDING DURATION
3
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends
recording time by 30 minutes.
NOTE:
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the
recorder's front panel.
Elapsed Recording Time
Indication Usable Cassettes And Their
Recording Times
Type of Recording/Playback Time Recording/Playback
Cassette (minutes) System
SP Speed LP Speed
E-240 240 480 PAL/MESECAM
E-180 180 360 PAL/MESECAM
E-120 120 240 PAL/MESECAM
E-90 90 180 PAL/MESECAM
E-60 60 120 PAL/MESECAM
E-30 30 60 PAL/MESECAM
Type of Recording/Playback Time Recording/Playback
Cassette (minutes) System
SP Speed EP Speed
T-160 160 480 NTSC
T-120 120 360 NTSC
T-90 90 270 NTSC
T-60 60 180 NTSC
T-30 30 90 NTSC
This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS
cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS video
signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS
tape.

EN 17
Receiving Stereo And Bilin-
gual Programmes
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder, making
reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being
received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds
and the corresponding indicator on the display panel will light.
Type of Broadcast On-screen Display Panel
Being Received Display
Stereo ST ST
Bilingual BIL BIL
Regular Monaural (none) (none)
●To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO MONITOR
until "L" and "R" appear on the front display panel.
●To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO MONITOR
until either "L" or "R" appears on the front display panel (as
required).
NOTE:
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not
appear ( Z pg. 5).
To Record Stereo And Bilin-
gual Programmes
●Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on
the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording
mixed L and R channel sound).
●Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded
on the normal audio track.
NOTES:
● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" ( Z pg. 14).
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Stereo indicator
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RECORDING (cont.)
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 recording and
playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible
recording and playback pictures. The default setting is "ON".
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
RECORD
TV PROG.
PLAY
RECORD
OSD ( )
OK
Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
●The recorder power comes on automatically.
ACCESS MODE SELECT
SCREEN
2
Press OSD() and the O.S.D./B.E.S.T. screen appears.
CONFIRM B.E.S.T. STATUS
3
The default setting is
“ON”. If this is the case,
go to step 4. If not, press
TV PROG.∞to place the
pointer next to “B.E.S.T.”,
then press OK to set to
“ON”.
CLOSE MODE SELECT
SCREEN
4
Press OSD ( ).
START RECORDING
5
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote, or
press RECORD on the recorder.
●The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds
assessing the condition of the tape, then begins
recording.
●"B.E.S.T." appears on screen and blinks when
adjustment is complete.
O.S.D. : ON
B.E.S.T. : ON
[TV PROG5∞] =:ON/OFF
[OSD] :EXIT
As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display
panel increase upward.
Display Panel Indication

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NOTES:
● The B.E.S.T. system works for SP and LP (or EP) modes 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 recording, 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.
ATTENTION:
Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after
RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed, or RECORD
on the recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the
desired scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the
following steps:
1) Press and hold PAUSE and RECORD to engage the
RECORD PAUSE mode.
● The recorder then automatically checks the condition
of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-
enters RECORD PAUSE.
2) Press PLAY to start recording.
● If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin
recording immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” in step
3on page 18.
Playback
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate
playback.
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.
START PLAYBACK
1
Press PLAY.
●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.
"B.E.S.T." appears blinking on the screen.
NOTES:
● When watching a rental tape, or one recorded on another
video recorder, set B.E.S.T. to your preference by performing
steps 2through 4on page 18.
● "B.E.S.T." only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking.
Even though it doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function
is operative.
PAUSE
RECORD
PLAY
PAUSE
RECORD
PLAY

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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 recorder’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 recorder’s “Guide Prog.
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:
●Tuner setting (Zpg. 6)
●Clock setting (Zpg. 9)
Channel Number Matching
Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Prog.”
number assigned to each station for purposes of G-Code
programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the
Guide Prog. numbers listed for the stations you receive are the
same as the channel number on which each is received by your
recorder .
If the numbers match, go directly to “G-Code Timer Program-
ming” (Zpg. 22).
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer
record programs from those stations, you have to inform the
recorder 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. 22).
G-Code Setup
TIMER RECORDING
NOTES:
● You can also use the TV PROG. 5 / ∞ button on the remote
control instead of the TV PROG. dial.
● You can also use the SHUTTLE ring on the recorder instead of
the OK button.
ACCESS CHANNEL SET
MODE SELECT SCREEN
1
Press and hold CH SET for
more than 2 seconds. The
Channel Set Mode Select
screen appears.
SELECT MODE
2
Turn the TV PROG. dial to
place the cursor next to
“GUIDE PROG. SET”, then
press OK. The Guide Prog.
Set screen appears.
SEARCH/STORE
DELETE
FINE TUNING
GUIDE PROG. SET
[TV PROG5∞] =
[CANCEL] :EXIT
GUIDE PROG. TV PROG.
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:GUIDE PROG. SET
[CH SET] :EXIT
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CH SET
TV PROG.
OK
OK
TV PROG.