JVC HR-S5900AM User manual

HR-S5900AM
HR-S5990AM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
IN STRU CTION S
LPT0688-001A
TM TM
525/625
®
CABLE/
SAT/DVD
TV
VCR
EN
CONTENTS
ENGLISH
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ................................... 2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4
Basic Connections ................................... 4
S-VIDEO Connection .............................. 5
INITIAL SETTINGS 6
Video Channel Set ................................... 6
Auto Set Up ............................................ 8
On-Screen Displays .............................. 10
Select Language ..................................... 11
Clock Set ............................................... 12
PLAYBACK 13
Basic Playback ...................................... 13
Playback Features ................................. 14
RECORDING 19
Basic Recording .................................... 19
Recording Features ................................ 20
B.E.S.T. Picture System .......................... 24
TIM ER RECORDING 26
G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ System Setup ...... 26
G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW™ Timer
Programming ........................................ 28
Express Timer Programming .................. 30
24H Express Timer Programming .......... 32
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording ............................................. 37
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 38
Navigation ............................................ 38
SPECIAL FEATURES 42
Remote Control Functions ..................... 42
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 46
Connecting/Using A Stereo
System .................................................. 46
EDITING 47
Preparation For Editing .......................... 47
Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 48
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ............................................... 49
Audio Dubbing ..................................... 50
INFORMATION ON M ULTI-SYSTEM
COMPATIBILITY 52
TUNER SET 54
TROUBLESHOOTING 58
QUESTIONS AND ANSW ERS 61
INDEX 62
SPECIFICATIONS 65

2EN
SAFETY FIRST
IM PO RTAN T
Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent
of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARN ING: DANGERO US VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARN IN G: TO PREVEN T FIRE O R SHOCK HAZARD , DO NO T EXPO SE TH IS UNIT TO RAIN O R
M O ISTU RE.
Sa fety Preca utions
CAUTION
When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from the mains outlet.
Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead
or aerial.
Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only
with cassettes marked "S-VHS".
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong
Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is
registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium,Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzer-
land. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the
term G-CODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE system.
ATTEN TIO N
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video
recorder of PAL standard.
3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this recorder.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the
battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
TM TM
525/625

EN 3
The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for
ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.
1. D O NO T 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. D O NO T block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get
out.)
3. D O NO T place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4. D O NO T place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. D O NO T expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. D O NO T use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also D O NOT place any containers filled with
water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. D O NO T place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVO ID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
M O ISTU RE CO N D EN SATIO N
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.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on
a single-speed video recorder.
PO W ER SYSTEM
This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240 V`(Rating), AC90 – 260 V`(Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic
switching.
ATTEN TIO N
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the
screen to a blue back display.
On placing the recorder:
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the
recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.

4EN
(MONO)
Ba sic
Connections CHECK CON TEN TS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (pg. 65).
SITUATE RECORDER
2
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CON N ECT RECO RDER TO
TV
3
The connection method you use depends on the type
of TV you have.
RF CO NN ECTIO N
●
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.
AV CON NECTION
●
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 .
CON N ECT RECO RDER TO
MAIN S
4
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
N OTE:
Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas)
depending on the type of your AC wall 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.
IN STALLIN G YOUR NEW RECORD ER
Aerial terminal
AV-IN terminals
Mains outlet AUDIO OUT/
VIDEO OUT
Connect the power plug to an AC
outlet before installing the lithium
battery. pg. 7
AV Cable
(not provided)
TV
Aerial
Cable
RF Cable
(provided)
Back of TV
Mains Power
Cord
Rear View
ATTEN TION
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to
"Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on
page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote
control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto
Set Up.

EN 5
(MONO)
CON N ECT RECO RDER TO
TV
1
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF
CONNECTION" (pg. 4).
b– Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to
the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.
c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to
the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.
CON N ECT RECO RDER TO
MAIN S
2
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
●
To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .
S-VIDEO Connection
Mains outlet
Mains Power
Cord
AUDIO OUT
ANT. IN
RF OUT
Aerial or Cable
RF Cable (provided)
Back of TV
S-Video cable (provided)
Audio cable (not provided)
S VIDEO OUT
N OTES:
●
You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
● If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's
AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for
Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (
 pg. 46)
● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode).
● For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual
of your television.
AUDIO IN
connectors
S-VIDEO IN
connector
Aerial
terminal
ATTEN TION
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do
NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.
Back of Recorder

6EN
Video
Cha nnel Set
IN ITIAL SETTINGS
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to
"With RF Connection" below.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV
connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided
S-Video cable and an audio cable (S-VIDEO connec-
tion) – Go to "With AV Connection or S-VIDEO
Connection" on next page.
ACCESS VIDEO CHAN N EL
SET MODE
1
Hold down STOP/ EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.
SELECT TV SYSTEM
2
Press PR +/ – to set appropriate TV system that matches
the system of TV being used (refer to the table below).
TEST SIGNAL
The channel on which the screen to
the left appear clearly in step 3is
your Video Channel.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to the Video Channel.
IM PORTAN T:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
W ith RF Connection
1 : B/G 2 : D/K 3 : I 5 : M*
M ajor Countries / Areas TV System
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, B/G
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
Australia H
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M*
*HR-S5900AM only
OK
4 : H
STOP/ EJECT
PR +/ –
Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which
your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video
recorder through the RF cable.

EN 7
(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area
SET VIDEO CHAN N EL
3
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
●If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the
screen as shown in the illustration ("TEST SIGNAL"
on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4.
●If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,
press OK and then PR +/ –to set the video recorder
to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not
occupied by any local station in your area.
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the
two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if
so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to
another vacant channel and try again.
N OTES:
●
If you set the video recorder to a channel which is
occupied by a local station or has neighbouring
channels that are occupied by local stations, the
picture reception quality will be affected and some
interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be
sure to select a vacant channel which has no
broadcast on neighbouring channels.
● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars
clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult
your JVC dealer.
FIN ISH VIDEO CHAN N EL
SET
4
Press OK.
●If Auto Set U p (pg. 8) or Tuner Set (pg. 54)
has not previously been performed, the Language
Select screen appears and Auto Set U p function
takes place automatically.
W ith AV Connection or
S-VIDEO Connection
IM PORTAN T:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
ACCESS VIDEO CHAN N EL
SET MODE
1
Hold down STOP/ EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.
SET VIDEO CHAN N EL
2
Press OK, then press PR –until the display panel shows
the following.
FIN ISH VIDEO CHAN N EL
SET
3
Press OK.
●If Auto Set U p (pg. 8) or Tuner Set (pg. 54)
has not previously been performed, the Language
Select screen appears and Auto Set U p function
takes place automatically.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to its AV mode.
A
(MONO)
Installing/ Removing the lithium battery
1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
and turn off the recorder power.
2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as
illustrated.
3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.
●To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-
ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out
the lithium battery.
4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.
Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first
before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the
battery's service life will be drastically shortened.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○
Now the video channel is set to off (– –).

8EN
IN ITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following:
●The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
●The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to
a mains outlet. pg. 4, 5
●The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-
VIDEO connection pg. 7) or video channel (with RF
connection pg. 6).
The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner
channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.
IM PORTAN T
●Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that
are not directly related to the step you are performing
while Auto Set Up is in progress.
●If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa-
tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language
Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if
adjustments become necessary they can be performed as
follows:
–To change the selected language pg. 11
–To reset or adjust the time pg. 12
–To add/delete channels manually pg. 55, 56
–To reset the tuner after moving to a different location
pg. 54
SELECT LAN GUAGE
1
Press PU SH JO G %fi to place the pointer next to your
desired language (English or Chinese), then press OK or
PU SH JO G # .
●The Clock Set screen appears.
SET TIME
2
Press PU SH JO G %fi to
set the time, then press OK
or PU SH JO G # .
●Press and hold either
button to delay or
advance the time by 30
minutes.
SET DATE
3
Press PU SH JO G %fi to set the date, then press O K or
PU SH JO G
# .
●Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
SET YEAR
4
Press PU SH JO G %fi to set the year, then press M EN U .
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
0:00 01. 01 01
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
PU SH JO G
M EN U
OK

EN 9
AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
START FINISH
TV Screen
When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position
number will appear on the front display panel.
During Auto Set Up
"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto"
blinks on the front display panel.
N OTES:
●
If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on
the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.
● If there is a power cut, or if you press or M EN U while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to
turn off the recorder power once and try again.
● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,
 pg. 55 –57.
● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up,
the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels.
 "TV System
Selection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 57.
DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set U p is in progress.
SELECT TV SYSTEM
5
Press PU SH JO G %fi to place the pointer next to the
appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).
START AUTO CHAN N EL
SET
6
Press OK or PUSH JO G # .
●The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that
are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically
assigns each receivable channels to the PR +/ –
buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.
●As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the
screen moves from left to right. (See below.)
M ajor Countries / Areas TV System
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, B/G
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,
Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M*
*HR-S5900AM only.
PU SH JO G
OK

10 EN
On-Screen
Displa ys
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
You can choose whether or not to have various operational
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
TURN O N THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MA IN MEN U
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U .
ACCESS FUN CTION SET
SCREEN
3
Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
PU SH JO G %fi, then press O K or PU SH JO G
# .
EN ABLE/ DISABLE
O N -SCREEN DISPLAY
4
The default setting is
"ON", so if you want on-
screen displays, leave the
setting as it is and go to
step 5. If you don't want
the displays to appear,
press PU SH JO G %fi to
place the pointer next to
"O.S.D." and press OK or
PU SH JO G
# to set to "OFF".
RETURN TO N O RMAL
SCREEN
5
Press M EN U .
N OTES:
●
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.
● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be
disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
M EN U
PU SH JO G
OK
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.
1–Operation mode indicators
2–Tape speed SP/LP/EP
3–Colour system indicator (pg. 52)
4–Tape direction
5–Counter display
6–Tape remaining time indicator
7–Audio mode display (pg. 18)
8–Tape position indicator (pg. 18)
9–Type of Broadcast (pg. 21)
10 –Current day/month/year
11 –Clock display
12 –Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1, S-1 or S-2)
13 –Cassette loaded mark
q6
PR. 12 ]SP
21 : 00 MESECAM
24. 12. 01
ST
HIFI –1 : 23 : 45
L R REMAIN 1 : 00
0++++
4
85
2
3
12
11
10
1
13
7
9
6
FUNCTION SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
PAL/M ESECAM AUTO
NTSC NTSC3. 58
AUTO TIM ER OFF
O.S.D. OFF
NEXT PAGE
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
IN ITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

EN 11
Select
La ngua ge
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
M EN U
PU SH JO G
OK
MAIN MENU
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
TURN O N THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MA IN MEN U
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U .
ACCESS IN ITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
Press PU SH JO G %fi to
place the pointer next to
"INITIAL SET", then press
OK or PUSH JO G
# .
ACCESS LAN GUAGE
SELECT SCREEN
4
Press PU SH JO G %fi to
place the pointer next to
"LANGUAGE", then press
OK or PUSH JO G
# .
SELECT LAN GUAGE
5
Place the pointer next to the language of your choice
(English or Chinese) by pressing PU SH JO G %fi, then
press OK or PUSH JO G # .
RETURN TO N O RMAL
SCREEN
6
Press M EN U .
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

12 EN
Clock Set
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
TURN O N THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MA IN MEN U
SCREEN
2
Press M EN U .
ACCESS IN ITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
Press PU SH JO G %fi to
place the pointer next to
"INITIAL SET", then press
OK or PUSH JO G
# .
ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN
4
Press PU SH JO G %fi to place the pointer next to
"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JO G
# . The
Clock Set screen appears.
SET TIME
5
Press PU SH JO G %fi to set the time, then press O K or
PU SH JO G
# .
●Press and hold either button to delay or advance the
time by 30 minutes.
SET DATE
6
Press PU SH JO G %fi to set the date, then press O K or
PU SH JO G
# .
●Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
SET YEAR
7
Press PU SH JO G %fi to set the year.
START CLOCK OPERATION
8
Press M EN U .
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
0: 00 01 . 01 01
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
N OTE:
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.
M EN U
PU SH JO G
OK
IN ITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
MAIN MENU
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

EN 13
PLAYBACK
Ba sic
Pla yba ck
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.
S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded
in SP, LP or EP or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP mode.
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.
●Select the appropriate colour system (pg. 52).
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically (pg. 19).
●If the record safety tab is intact, the recorder checks
the tape information for Programme Navigation. For
details, refer to “Navigation ” (pg. 38).
FIN D PRO GRAMME START
PO IN T
2
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the JO G dial to the left.
To go forward, press FF or turn the JO G dial to the right.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking (pg. 24).
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).
REW
FF
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. While only VHS signals can be
recorded on regular VHS cassettes, both VHS and Super
VHS signals can be recorded and played back using
Super VHS cassettes.
*
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back
with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this
recorder (
 pg. 23).
PLAY
STOP/ EJECT
JO G
V ideo hea ds clea ning
The hea ds get dirty in the
follow ing ca ses:
•in an environment prone to extreme temperature or
humidity.
• in a dusty environment.
• flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes.
•continuous usage for a long time.
Clea n the video hea ds using
a dry clea ning ca ssette--TCL-
2 --w hen:
•Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played
back.
•The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
•“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen
(only with “O.S.D.” set to “ON” (pg. 10)).
PLAY
STOP

14 EN
PLAYBACK (cont.)
Pla yba ck
Fea tures
JO G
PLAY
PAU SE
PLAY
REW
FF
PAU SE
PU SH JO G
N OTE:
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds
during playback or still picture. When released, normal
playback resumes.
High-Speed Sea rch
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback, turn the JO G dial quickly to the left
or right.
OR
During playback or still, press FF for forward
high-speed search, or REW or reverse high-speed
search.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
N OTE:
Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following
procedures.
Still Picture/ Fra m e-By-Fra me
Pla yba ck
PAUSE DURIN G PLAYBACK
1
Push the JO G dial.
OR
Press PAUSE.
● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR +/ –buttons to
correct the picture.
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-
FRAME PLAYBACK
2
Turn the JO G 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 PU SH JO G
@ or # .
To resume normal playback, press PLAY or push the JO G dial.
ATTEN TION
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame
playback mode,
●the picture will be distorted.
●the noise bars will appear.
●there may be a loss of colour.
PR +/ –
Reverse
search
5 steps
Reverse
play
Reverse
slow
motion
2 steps
Slow
motion
2 steps
Normal
play
Forward
search
5 steps
Reverse Forward

EN 15
Slow M otion
ACTIVATE SLOW -MO TION
PLAYBACK
1
During playback, turn the JO G dial to the left for
forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion,
continue to turn the JO G dial to the left after selecting
all the forward direction slow motion modes.
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 JO G
@ or # .
Release to return to still picture.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
N OTE:
Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.
(
 pg. 16)
Va ria ble-Speed Sea rch
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback, turn the JO G dial to the right for
forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse
variable-speed search.
OR
During playback, press PU SH JO G
@ 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.
Index Sea rch
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.
N OTE:
Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
ACTIVATE IN DEX SEARCH
1
Press PU SH JO G @ or # (™or £) on the remote
control. "™1" or "£1" is displayed on screen and
search begins in the corresponding direction.
●To access index codes 2 through 9, press PU SH JO G
@ or # repeatedly until the correct index number is
displayed.
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current
position, press PU SH JO G
@ twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current
position, press PU SH JO G # once.
●When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.
Current position
AB C D E F
–2 –11 2 3
%
%
Index number
£ 2

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M a nua l Tra ck ing
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the
tracking manually by pressing the PR +/ –buttons.
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC
TRACKIN G
1
Press (SP/ LP/ EP) on the remote control to engage
manual tracking.
ADJUST TRACKIN G
MAN UALLY
2
Press PR +/ – to adjust tracking.
●To return to automatic tracking, press (SP/ LP/ EP)
on the remote control.
N OTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
PR +/ –
PLAYBACK (cont.)
PLAY
STOP
M EN U
OK
PU SH JO G

EN 17
Repea t Pla yba ck
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
100 times repeatedly.
START PLAYBACK
1
Press PLAY.
ACTIVATE REPEAT
PLAYBACK
2
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
●The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks
slowly.
●The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then
stops.
STOP PLAYBACK
3
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
N OTES:
●
Pressing PLAY, REW , FF or PAU SE also stops Repeat Playback.
● Repeat Playback is not possible with a PAL tape recorded in
EP mode.
V ideo Sta bilizer
You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture
when playing back unstable recordings made on another
recorder.
* The default setting is "OFF".
ACCESS MA IN MEN U
SCREEN
1
Press M EN U .
ACCESS FUN CTION SET
SCREEN
2
Press PU SH JO G %fi to
place the pointer next to
"FUNCTION SET", then
press OK or PUSH JO G
# .
SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER
SET MODE
3
Press PU SH JO G %fi to
place the pointer next to
"VIDEO STABILIZER", then
press OK or PUSH JO G
#
to select "ON" or "OFF".
RETURN TO N O RMAL
SCREEN
4
Press M EN U .
N OTES:
●
When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to
"OFF".
● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during
recording and during special effects playback.
● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function
is set to "ON".
● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to
"OFF".
PREVIOUS PAGE
PROG. NAVIGATION ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
VIDEO STABILIZER ON
S-VHS ON
S-VHS ET OFF
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
MAIN MENU
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

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N ex t Function M emory
The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after
rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the
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 within 2 seconds.
c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind...
...press REW , then press ‰‰
‰‰
‰within 2 seconds.
N OTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the
cassette's record safety tab is removed.
Ta pe Position Indica tor
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." (pg. 10) must be
set to "ON", or the indicator
will not appear.
N OTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the indication is not correct.
3
1:23:45
REMAIN 1:00
0
+++
Beginning End
SKIP O VER UN WAN TED
SECTION S
1
Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press
initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.
Normal playback resumes automatically.
N OTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.
Sk ip Sea rch
Soundtra ck 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 AUD IO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:
TRACK
Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display USE
HI FI For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
LR
HI FI For main audio of Bilingual tapes
L
HI FI For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
R
NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
NORM HI FI For audio-dubbed tapes
NORM
N OTES:
●
" " 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 21.
● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the
on-screen displays will not appear
(
 pg. 10).
PLAYBACK (cont.)
Insta nt ReV iew
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.
N OTE:
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the
Timer mode is disengaged.
ACTIVATE IN STAN T
REVIEW
1
Press REVI EW . 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.
●The front display panel tells you how many
programmes have been recorded. If you have, for
example, 3 programmes, "REVIEW" and "3" appear
and blink. 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.
N OTE:
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer
mode.

EN 19
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.
S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the
SP, LP or EP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in
the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
RECORD ING
Ba sic
Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
●The recorder power comes on automatically.
●The recorder checks the tape information for
Programme Navigation. For details, refer to “Naviga-
tion ” (pg. 38).
●Select the appropriate colour system (pg. 52).
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
2
Press PR +/ – or the N U M BER keys. Or push the JO G
dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel
you wish to record.
SET TAPE SPEED
3
Press SP/ LP/ EP ( ). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on
the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
speed.
START RECORDIN G
4
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.
PAUSE/ RESUME
RECO RDIN G
5
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
STO P RECO RDIN G
6
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/ EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STOP/ EJECT to remove the
cassette.
●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
Accidental erasure prevention
Recording Resume
Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless
the recorder's memory backup has expired.
PAU SE
STOP
RECO RD
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first
SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the
cassette (pg. 24).
PLAY
RECO RD
N U M BER
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
PLAY
STOP/ EJECT
SP/ LP/ EP
N OTE:
When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will
always be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is
used.
PR +/ –
PAU SE
JO G

20 EN
RECORD ING (cont.)
Recording
Fea tures
Record O ne Progra mme
W hile W a tching Another
SELECT CHAN N EL 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 PR +/ –buttons is recorded on the
tape.
RECO RD
Ela psed Recording Time
Indica tion
You can check the exact time of a recording.
SET COUN TER DISPLAY
1
Press ––:––until a counter reading appears on the
display panel.
●By pressing the ––:––button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel
position*, clock time or tape remaining time.
*Channel position is not displayed during playback.
RESET CO UN TER
2
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.
●The counter is reset to "0:00:00" and shows the exact
elapsed time as the tape runs.
AUD IO
– –:– –
PR +/ –
0000