JVC HR-S5960E User manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S5960E
HR-S5961E
HR-S5962E
HR-S5963E
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0751-001B PrintedinGermany
COPYRIGHT © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0203-AH-PJ-JVE
SAFETY FIRST ............................................................................... 1
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3
Basic Connections.......................................................................... 4
Initial Settings.............................................................................. 4
Auto Set Up............................................................................ 4
Language Set .......................................................................... 5
Playback ...................................................................................... 5
Recording..................................................................................... 7
Timer Recording............................................................................ 8
SHOWVIEW®Timer Programming............................................. 8
Express Timer Programming.................................................... 9
Checking, cancelling or changing programme settings ........... 9
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording.............................. 9
Editing ....................................................................................... 10
Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ............. 10
Output/Input Set........................................................................ 10
L-1 OUTPUT Setting: ........................................................... 10
L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting: ...................................... 10
System Connections .................................................................... 11
Connecting to a satellite receiver.......................................... 11
Connecting/Using a decoder ................................................ 11
Connecting/Using a stereo system ........................................ 11
Subsidiary Settings ..................................................................... 11
Mode Set.............................................................................. 11
Clock Set.............................................................................. 13
Tuner Set .............................................................................. 13
Video Channel Set................................................................ 15
Specifications.............................................................................. 16
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.
SAFETY FIRST
CAUTION
䡲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.
䡲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.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems:
SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called SECAM-West), and
SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called
SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television
signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce
monochrome pictures if played back on a video recorder of
SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour
pictures if played back on a PAL video recorder with
SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-
compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a
SECAM-L video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use
a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals.
IMPORTANT
䡲Please read the various precautions on pages 1 and 2 before
installing or operating the recorder.
䡲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.
For Italy:
“It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the
Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official
Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95”
The STANDBY/ON 1button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on
and off. “`” shows electrical power standby and “ !” shows
ON.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long
Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video
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 CR2032. Panasonic (Matsushita Electric)
or Maxell is recommended.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly
replaced.
䡲Dispose of used battery promptly.
䡲Keep away from children.
䡲Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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●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 the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play
back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this
recorder.
●SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under
licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure
that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation
(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to
the recorder, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder …
… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
… in direct sunlight.
… in a dusty environment.
… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
… on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote
control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
recorder or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move
it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
conditions—just as water droplets form 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 condensation
may occur, keep the recorder’s power turned on for a few hours to
let the moisture dry.
How to use the remote control
Before use, insert the lithium
battery — CR2032 —
correctly, with the plus(+) side
up into the battery
compartment. To open it, press
the release tab and carefully,
pull the compartment out.
The remote control can
operate most of your recorder’s functions, as well as basic
functions of JVC TVs.
●Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the target
component. The maximum operating distance is about 8 m.
●To operate a JVC TV, use any of the following buttons: TV 1,
TV , TV PR +/– or TV %+/–.
NOTE:
If the remote control does not work properly, remove its battery,
wait for a few seconds, replace the battery and then try again.
Video heads cleaning
The heads get dirty in the following cases:
●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
Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2 — when:
●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with
“O.S.D.” set to “ON” (墌12)).
Usable cassettes
●Compact VHS camcorder recordings can
be played on this 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 the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back
with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.
A
TTENTION:
TO MOBILE PHONE USER:
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 generate strong magnetic fields.
DO NOT place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may
cause picture disturbance.
Release
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
Remote control
* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.
On-screen display
If you press (OK ) on the remote control when “O.S.D.”is set to
“ON”(墌12), you can see the current recorder status on the
screen. To clear the on-screen display, press (OK
) again.
The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the
recording mode.
ARecorder operation mode
BTape speed
CTape direction
DTime counter
ETape remaining time
FAudio mode
GTape position*
* The position of “ q” in relation to “0” (Beginning) or “+” (End) shows
the current position on the tape.
HVPS/PDC* indicator
* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.
IType of broadcast
JCurrent day/month/year
KClock
LChannel and auxiliary input
MCassette loaded mark
NS-VHS ET indicator
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators
Cassette loading slot
Display panel
Play indicator
Record
indicator
Timer mode indicator
Channel and
auxiliary input/
Clock time*
Infrared beam
receiving window
SAT#indicator
VCR indicator
* Each time you press ––:––, the display panel shows the channel
number and the clock time alternatively.
**The counter can display up to +/– “19:59:59”. If the playback or
recording time exceeds this limit the display starts to count from
“0:00:00”.
Pause 9[SAT#]
Play 4
Record7
Rewind
3
Fast
Forward
5
Stop/Eject
0
PR+/–
Counter/Remain display**
S-VHS indicator
REVIEW indicator
Mains power cord
number keys
S-VHS ET : OFF
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ACheck contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“Specifications” (墌16).
BSituate recorder
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect recorder to TV
RF Connection
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the
rear of the recorder.
CConnect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT
connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s aerial
connector.
AV Connection
If your TV is equipped with a 21-pin SCART connector, perform
AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback.
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the
illustration.
BConnect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the L-1 IN/
OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin
SCART connector.
DConnect recorder to mains
Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
After the 1is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder,
the recorder starts Auto Set Up.
Before starting:
●Perform “Basic Connections”.
●Set the TV to its AV mode (with AV connection) or UHF
channel 36 (with RF connection).
Auto Set Up
— Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set*/Auto Guide Program
Number Set
* If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe, set the clock
manually (墌13).
ATurn on recorder
Press 1. The Country Set screen appears
on the screen.
●If you have connected your TV to the
recorder with RF connection and the on-
screen display appearing on UHF
channel 36 looks distorted, perform
“Video Channel Set” (墌15).
BSelect your country
Press rt to place the pointer next to your country, then press
OK. The language is automatically selected for the on-screen
display depending on the country you have selected.
●If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, the Language Set
screen appears. Press rt to place the pointer next to the
desired language, then press OK.
●If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG,
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER
EASTERN EUROPE, the Clock Set screen
appears. Press rt until the desired time
appears, then press OK or e. Set the date
and year in the same way. (Holding rt
changes the time in 30-minute intervals,
or changes the date in 15-day intervals.)
Then press MENU.
CPerform Auto Set Up
“Auto” blinks on the front display
panel; do NOT press any button on
the recorder or remote control until
the front display panel shows clock
time, “1” or “– –:– –”.
●If you are using the on-screen
display, the AUTO SET screen will
appear. As Auto Set Up progresses,
the “q” mark on the TV screen moves from left to right.
DConfirm/Set video channel
With RF connection
The video channel that is shown on the
display panel is your video channel. Press
OK.
●If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG,
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER
EASTERN EUROPE in step 2
22
2, “2”
appears instead of “1”.
●To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the
video channel.
Basic Connections
Aerial connector
Back of TV
21-pin SCART
connector
TV aerial cable
RF cable
(provided)
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
Mains power cord
Mains outlet
Back of recorder L-1 IN/OUT RF OUT
ANT. IN
Initial Settings
A
TTENTION:
While performing Auto Set Up for the first time,
●do NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply (AC)
●do NOT press any button unless instructed
●ensure that Auto Set Up is not interrupted while the operation
is still in progress
AUTO SET
PLEASE WAIT
Beginning End
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With AV connection
Press PR –until the display panel shows
“1––”(or“2––”). Now the video channel
is set to off. Then press OK.
●To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to its AV
mode.
ECheck results
If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set
have been performed successfully, the
correct current time is displayed.
Turn on the TV and select its video channel
or AV mode. Then make sure that all necessary stations have been
stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but
Clock Set has not, “1”is displayed.
ATurn on the TV and select its video
channel or AV mode. Then make sure that all
necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by
using the PR button(s).
BPerform “Clock Set”(墌13).
If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set
have failed, “– –:––”is displayed.
Makesurethecables areconnectedproperly.
Turn off the recorder once, then turn the
recorder back on again. The Country Set screen appears on the
screen. Perform “Auto Set Up”again.
Language Set
You can change the language setting manually as required.
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Auto
Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press rt to place the
pointer next to “AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or e.
BSelect your country
Press rt to place the pointer next to your
country, then press OK or e.
CSelect language
Press rt to place the pointer next to the desired language.
●You do not have to press OK; pressing OK starts Auto Channel
Set.
DReturn to normal screen
Press MENU.
Basic Playback
ALoad a cassette
Make sure the window side is
up, the rear label side is facing
you and the arrow on the front of
the cassette is pointing towards
the recorder.
●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
●The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
●If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
BStart playback
Press 4.
The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape recorded
in S-VHS mode or in S-VHS ET mode (墌8).
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
CLOCK SET
Playback
Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode.
During playback
Stop playback
Press 8on the remote
control. OR Press 0on the recorder.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press 9.
●Press 4to resume normal playback.
●If there is vertical jitter, press PR r/ton the remote control or
PR+/–on the recorder to correct the picture.
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Press 9to pause, then press wor e(or 9) repeatedly.
●Press 4to resume normal playback.
Picture Search
Press 3or 5. Press 3or 5again to perform high-
speed search.
●Each time you press 3or 5, the search speed changes
between low-speed and high-speed.
●Press 4to resume normal playback.
Variable Speed Search (including slow-motion)
Press wor erepeatedly.
●Press 4to resume normal playback.
●Each time you press wor e, the playback speed changes. To
decrease the speed during picture search, press the opposite
direction button repeatedly.
●During still picture, press and hold eto start forward (or wto
start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release the
button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding 9for
more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback.
If you press 9again, still picture resumes.
●During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the
TV screen. Press PR r/ton the remote control or PR+/–on
the recorder to eliminate the noise.
Reverse
search
3steps
Reverse
play
Reverse
slow
motion
1step
Slow
motion
1step
Normal
play
Forward
search
4steps
Reverse Forward
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Playback Features
Adjusting tracking condition
Automatic tracking adjustment
When a new cassette is loaded, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, adjust the tracking manually.
On the remote control:
APress pto activate manual tracking.
BPress PR ror tto eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a
fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.
●Press pagain to reactivate automatic tracking.
Selecting Soundtrack
Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HIFI L j,
HIFI hR and NORM) and plays back the one you select.
Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:
NOTE:
Set “O.S.D.” to “ON” to display the indications on the screen.
(墌12)
Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after
rewinding. Ensure that the recorder is in stop mode.
●For Automatic Playback Start
Press 3, then press 4within 2 seconds.
●For Automatic Power Off
Press 3, then press 1within 2 seconds.
●For Automatic Timer Standby
Press 3, then press #within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if
the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.
Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times)
— Repeat Playback
During playback, press and hold 4for more than 5 seconds. “$”
on the display panel starts blinking slowly. To stop playback, press
8on the remote control or 0on the recorder.
NOTE:
Pressing 4, 3, 5or 9also stops Repeat Playback.
Locating beginning of recordings
— Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the
beginning of each recording when
recording on this recorder.
AWhile the tape is not running, press wor
e(2or 6) to start search.
BTo access a recording of 2 to 9 index
codes away, press wor e(2or 6)
repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen
(only if “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌12)).
Example:
To locate the beginning of B from
the current position, press w
twice.
To locate the beginning of D from
the current position, press e
once.
●Playback begins automatically
when the desired recording is
located.
Locating beginning of timer recordings
— Instant Review
After ensuring that the recorder is turned off and that the timer
mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.
●The recorder turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating
the beginning of the last timer-recorded programme, then begins
playback automatically.
●You can access a programme as far as
9 index codes away from the current
tape position. For example, if you have
timer-recorded 3 programmes, the
REVIEW indicator “( )” and “3” blink. To watch the first of the
3 programmes, press REVIEW three times.
●The number of recorded programmes is not displayed on the
display panel after Automatic Satellite Programme Recording.
●The Instant Review function can also operate if the recorder is
turned on.
Skipping unwanted portions
— Skip Search
Press 30 SEC once to 4 times during playback. Each press
initiates a 30-second period of high-speed playback (up to
2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape is skipped,
normal playback resumes automatically. To return to normal
playback during Skip Search, press 4.
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward
Press 3or 5.
Eject the cassette
Press 0.
●You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off.
Turn off the recorder
Press 1.
A
TTENTION:
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback
mode,
●the picture will be distorted
●the noise bars will appear
●there will be a loss of color with an LP-recorded tape
HIFI L jhR : For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
HIFI L j: For main audio of Bilingual tapes
HIFI hR : For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
NORM : For audio-dubbed tapes
HI FI NORM : For audio-dubbed tapes
Current position
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Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a
recorded cassette, remove its record
safety tab. To record on it later, cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
Basic Recording
ALoad a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with
adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
●The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
BSelect recording channel
Press PR r/tor the number keys ontheremotecontrolorPR+/–
ontherecorder.
●You can select channel in the stop mode or recording pause mode.
CSet tape speed
Press SP/LP (p). The current setting for the tape speed appears
on the display panel and the screen for about 5 seconds. Press SP/
LP (p) again to change the setting while tape speed is displayed.
DStart recording
On the recorder, press 7. Or on the remote control, while holding
7, press 4.
NOTES:
●If “B.E.S.T.”is set to “ON”(墌11) (default setting), the recorder
takes about 7 seconds to assess the quality of the tape in use, then
recording begins with the picture level optimized.
●If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops
and “䡬”and “$”on the display panel blink. Press 0on
the recorder to eject the cassette or press 3to rewind the
tape.
Recording Features
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording, or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when the power is restored to the recorder. (No
setting is required for this function.)
NOTE:
If a power outage exceed the recorder’s memory backup time,
Recording Resume Function does not work.
Tape Remaining Time/Time Counter
Press ––:––to display the tape remaining time and time counter
on the screen and the front display panel. To reset the time
counter, press 0000.
●The front display panel shows the counter reading with “:”lit.
●The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with “:”
blinking.
NOTES:
●Set “O.S.D.”to “ON”to display the indications on the screen.
(墌12)
●Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time
may not appear right away, or is not correct. “– –:––” may
sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.
Watching one programme while recording another
If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection
(墌4), press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator and the TV
broadcast being recorded disappear. Once recording is in
progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the
TV for the station you wish to view.
●The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears
on the screen, while the one selected with the PR r/ton the
remote control or PR+/–on the recorder is recorded on the
tape.
●If a decoder is connected to the recorder, you can select a
scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls.
Specifying recording length
—Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
During recording, press 7on the recorder repeatedly until the
desired recording length appears on the display panel. “䡬”on the
display panel starts blinking.
●Each time you press the button, recording length increases in
30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).
●The recorder turns off after recording is finished.
●To cancel an ITR, press 8on the remote control or 0on the
recorder.
Receiving stereo and bilingual programmes
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)
and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of
stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being
received will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds.
●To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until
“HIFI L jhR”appears on the screen.
●To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until
“HIFI L j”or “HIFI hR”appears on the screen.
●To listen to the standard (regular monaural) audio while
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”
appears on the screen.
NOTE:
Set “O.S.D.”to “ON”to display the indications on the screen.
(墌12)
Recording
Turn on the TV and select the video channel orAV mode.
During recording
Pause recording
Press 9.
●Press 4to resume recording.
●You can select channel in the recording pause mode.
Stop recording
Press 8on the remote
control. OR Press 0on the recorder.
Record safety tab
Type of broadcast being received On-screen display
A2 Stereo
A2 Bilingual
Regular Monaural
NICAM Stereo
NICAM Bilingual
NICAM Monaural
ST
BIL.
(none)
ST NICAM
BIL. NICAM
NICAM
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To record stereo and bilingual programmes (A2)
●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 is recorded on
the normal audio track.
To record NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes
The NICAM audio programme is recorded on the Hi-Fi audio
track, and the standard audio programme on the normal audio
track.
NOTES:
●If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast may be received in monaural with better quality.
●Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to “Selecting Soundtrack” (墌6).
S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS Recording
Mode
This VCR can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.
●To record in S-VHS:
Set “S-VHS” to “ON” (墌12). Then, insert a cassette marked
“S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel.
The S-VHS recording mode is selected.
●To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:
Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON” (墌11). Then, insert a cassette marked
“VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel.
●To record in VHS:
Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.
Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF” (墌11).
●To record in VHS on a S-VHS cassette:
Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up
on the display panel. Then, set “S-VHS” to “OFF” (墌12). The
S-VHS indicator goes off.
The VHS recording mode is selected.
NOTE:
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or
S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the display panel
regardless of the “S-VHS ET” (墌11) or “S-VHS MODE” (墌12)
setting.
Up to 8 timer recording programmes can be made.
Before starting:
●Set the clock properly. (墌13)
●Set “COLOUR SYSTEM” to the appropriate mode. (墌12)
●Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
NOTES:
●PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.
●If all the 8 programmes have already been set, “PROGRAM
FULL” appears on the screen.
●If the clock is not set, “CLOCK MUST BE SET” appears on the
screen.
●If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one programme
overlaps with another, the programme starting earlier or
programme with the lower programme number will be
recorded.
●After timer recording is completed, the recorder turns off
automatically.
●If the tape reaches its end during timer recordings, the recording
stops and “
#”, “ 䡬” and “ $” on the display panel blink. Press
#to disengage timer, then press 0on the recorder to eject
the cassette or press 1then press 3to rewind the tape.
●You can programme the timer recording while a regular
recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.
SHOWVIEW®Timer Programming
The SHOWVIEW numbers are the numbers next to the programme
in most TV listing.
APress PROG to access the Timer Programming Set screen.
BPress rt to place the pointer next to
“SHOWVIEW“, then press OK or e. The
SHOWVIEW NO. screen appears.
CPress the appropriate number keys to
input the SHOWVIEW number, then press
OK. The SHOWVIEW program screen
appears.
●If the number you entered is invalid,
“ERROR” appears on the screen. Press
&and input a valid SHOWVIEW
number.
●Make sure the channel position
number you wish to record is displayed; if “TV PROG” displays
“––”, set the channel position number correctly. Press PR r/t
to input the channel position number on which your recorder
receives the station. Then press OK.
●To set the tape speed, press SP/LP (p).
●To set the VPS/PDC mode, press VPS/PDC (number key “7”).
●To change the stop time, press STOP / (number keys “2”
and/or “5”).
●To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials, press
DAILY (number key “8”) or WEEKLY (number key “9”). Pressing
the button again makes the “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” display
disappear.
●To change the channel position number, press PR r/t.
DPress OK or PROG.
EPress #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” is
displayed on the display panel.
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW system:
ASet “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌10).
BPerform steps 1
11
1–5
55
5.
CSet the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the
selected programme begins.
DLeave the satellite receiver’s power on.
Timer Recording
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Express Timer Programming
APress PROG to access the Timer Programming Set screen.
BPress rt to place the pointer (highlighted bar) next to
“EXPRESS PROGRAMMING”, then press OK or e. The program
screen appears.
CPress START / (number keys “1”
and/or “4”), STOP / (number keys “2”
and/or “5”), DATE / (number keys “3”
and/or “6”) or PR / repeatedly to enter
the start time, stop time, date or channel.
●Press and hold START / or STOP
/to increase the time in 30-minute
intervals.
●To set the tape speed, press SP/LP (p).
●To set the VPS/PDC mode, press VPS/PDC (number key “7”).
●To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials, press
DAILY (number key “8”) or WEEKLY (number key “9”). Pressing
the button again makes the “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” display
disappear.
DPress OK or PROG.
EPress #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” is
displayed on the display panel.
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer
Programming:
ASet “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌10).
BPerform steps 1
11
1–5
55
5.
CSet the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the
selected programme begins.
DLeave the satellite receiver’s power on.
VPS/PDC Recording
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are service designed
to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, your
recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV
programmes actually start and end — even if the broadcast time of
a preset TV programme is changed.
NOTE:
When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start time (VPS
or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing.
How to check if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC
signal (Excepting in Central and Eastern Europe)
APress ––:––until the channel position appears on the display
panel.
BHold down 9on the remote control for about 5 seconds.
“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the screen.
If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/PDC” will
stop blinking.
If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/PDC” will
blink at a slower rate.
CPress ––:––or 9on the remote control again to return to
normal screen.
Checking, cancelling or changing programme
settings
ADisengage timer recording standby mode
Press #, then press 1.
●When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (墌12), press only 1.
BAccess Program Check screen
Press ".
CAccess Program screen
Press "again. Each time you press ",
the next programme’s screen appears.
DCancel or change programme setting
To cancel a programme, press &.
To change a programme, press the
appropriate button: START / (number
keys “1” and/or “4”), STOP / (number keys “2” and/or “5”),
DATE / (number keys “3” and/or “6”), DAILY (number key
“8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”), PR / , VPS/PDC (number key
“7”) and/or SP/LP (p).
EReturn to normal screen
Press "repeatedly until no Program screen is shown.
FRe-engage timer recording standby mode
Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” is displayed
on the display panel.
●When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (墌12), the timer
recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn
off the recorder.
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
You can automatically record a satellite programme which is
timer-programmed on your satellite receiver.
AConnect a satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector
on the rear panel.
BSet timer programme on satellite receiver referring to its
instruction manual.
CLoad a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
DSet “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT”. (墌10)
ETo set the tape speed, press SP/LP (p). The current setting for
the tape speed appears on the display panel or the screen for
about 5 seconds. Press SP/LP (p) again to change the setting
while tape speed is displayed.
FPress SAT#for more than 2 seconds. The recorder turns off
automatically and enter the Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording mode (the #and indicators light up). When signals
come into the recorder from the satellite receiver, the recorder
starts recording (the #and indicators blink). The recorder stops
recording and turns off when signals stop coming in.
NOTES:
●Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the
programme starts broadcasting; otherwise, the recorder starts
recording when the satellite receiver is turned on.
●To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
mode, press SAT#(the #and indicators go off).
●Depending on the type of satellite receiver, Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording may not be compatible.
●B.E.S.T. does not work in the Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording mode.
●Power Save mode does not work in the Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording mode.
●Just Clock does not work in the Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording mode.
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Editing with another video recorder or a
camcorder
You can use your recorder as the source player or the recording
deck. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your
recorder as the recording deck. Refer also to the other
components’ instruction manuals for connection and its
operations.
AMake connections
Connection with another video recorder
●If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C signal…
… When using your recorder as the source player, set “L-1
OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” in “Output/Input Set”.
… When using your recorder as the recording deck, set “L-2
INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” in “Output/Input Set”.
Connection with a camcorder
Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the
recorder’s L-1 IN/OUT or L-2 IN/DECODER connector via a cable
adapter.
BLoad cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the source player and the cassette
to be recorded on into the recording deck.
CSelect input mode on recording deck
Select the correct external input on the recording deck. On this
recorder, press
AUX and/or PR
r
/
t
on the remote control or PR+/–
on the recorder.
Select “L-1” for the L-1 IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the L-2 IN/
DECODER connector.
●When using the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2 SELECT”
to “A/V” in “Output/Input Set”.
DSelect edit mode
Select the appropriate edit mode for the components if such a
mode is equipped.
●On this recorder, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT”. (墌12)
EStart playback
Engage the Play mode of the source player.
FStart recording
Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.
L-1 OUTPUT Setting:
The L-1 IN/OUT connector accepts only a composite signal
(regular video signal) and delivers either a composite signal
(regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the
luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-1
OUTPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of
appliance connected to the recorder’s L-1 IN/OUT connector.
L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting:
The L-2 IN/DECODER connector accepts either a composite
signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the
luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set “L-2
SELECT” to the appropritate mode depending on the type of
appliance connected to the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER
connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending
on the output signals of the connected appliance.
NOTES:
●If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the L-2
IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 SELECT” back to
appropriate mode after editing.
●If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to the
L-2 IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set to “A/V”.
●When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” or “SAt” appears on
TV screen or front display panel instead of “L-2” or “L2”.
●If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set “L-2
INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.
●If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set “L-2
SELECT” to “DECODER”.
AAccess the Main Menu, then Output/Input Set screen
Press MENU. Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to “OUTPUT/
INPUT SET”, then press OK or e.
BSelect the output or input mode for
the connectors
Press rt to move the highlight bar
(pointer) to the desired mode. Then,
press OK or eto select the appropriate
setting. The default setting is bold in the
table below.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
䡵L-1 OUTPUT —VIDEO / S-VIDEO
VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s input is compatible only with
regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.
S-VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s input is compatible with Y/C
signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-quality S-VHS
picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that
is compatible with the Y/C signal.)
䡵L-2 SELECT —A/V / DECODER / SAT
A/V: To use this recorder as the recording deck with the player
connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, or to use the
satellite receiver connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector.
DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER
connector.
SAT: To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the
recorder is turned off. (墌11)
Editing
Your recorder
Another recorder
L-2 IN/DECODER or
L-1 IN/OUT To L1 IN/OUT
When using your
recorder as the
recording deck,
connect its L-2 IN/
DECODER or L-1 IN/
OUT connector to the
source player.
When using your
recorder as the source
player, connect its L-1
IN/OUT connector to
the recording deck.
21-pin
SCART cable
(not
provided)
Output/Input Set
L-1 OUTPUT VIDEO
L-2 SELECT A/V
L-2 INPUT VIDEO
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䡵L-2 INPUT —VIDEO / S-VIDEO
VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible only with
regular video signals, set to “VIDEO”.
S-VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is compatible with
Y/C signals, set to “S-VIDEO”. You can obtain high-quality S-VHS
picture. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that
is compatible with the Y/C signal.)
NOTE:
When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for
country setting, you cannot use decoder with this recorder.
Connecting to a satellite receiver
Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you
have a decoder, L-1 IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and
L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector.
Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.
●Set “L-2 SELECT”to “A/V”. (墌10)
●To record a programme via the satellite receiver, set the input
mode to “L-2”by pressing AUX or PR r/ton the remote
control or PR+/–on the recorder.
●To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with
the satellite receiver.
●For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite
receiver and decoder.
Connecting/Using a decoder
You can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through
scrambled channels.
ASet “L-2 SELECT”to “DECODER”. (墌10)
BConnect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the
decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector using a 21-pin SCART cable.
CPerform the procedure as described in “When receiving a
scrambled broadcast”(墌14).
Connecting/Using a stereo system
You can listen to the soundtrack through your stereo system.
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on the recorder to
the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connectors on your stereo
system’s receiver or amplifier.
●When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,
turn the TV’s volume down completely.
Mode Set
You can change various mode settings.
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Mode Set screen
Press MENU. Press rt to place the
pointer next to “MODE SET”, then press
OK or e.
BSelect mode
Press rt to place the pointer next to the
item you want to set.
CChange setting
Press OK or e. The default setting is bold in the following table.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
䡵S-VHS ET —ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on VHS
cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this
function can be played back on most S-VHS recorders or VHS
recorders equipped with the S-VHS ET function or VHS recorder
equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.
When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up
on the display panel.
NOTES:
●Before recording, set “B.E.S.T.”to “ON”(
墌
see below).
●You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function while recording
(墌7), timer-recording (墌8) or Instant Timer Recording (墌7)
or the “B.E.S.T.”function (
墌
see below) is in progress.
●The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.
●To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures
over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes
is recommended.
●Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET
recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve
even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording
quality before you start important recordings.
䡵B.E.S.T. —ON / OFF
When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system is
set to “ON”, the recorder checks the condition of the tape in use
during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the
highest-possible pictures. When B.E.S.T. works, “bESt”appears
blinking on the display panel. B.E.S.T. takes place whenever you
play back a tape or start recording after inserting a cassette.
NOTE:
The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then
starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or
programme completely, perform the following steps:
APress and hold 9, and press 7. After about 7 seconds, the
recorder re-enters Record Pause mode.
BPress 4to start recording.
System Connections
Subsidiary Settings
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
CLOCK SET
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䡵PICTURE CONTROL —AUTO(NORM) / EDIT / SOFT
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality
according to your preference.
AUTO(NORM): Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted
automatically. When “B.E.S.T.”is “OFF”, “NORM”will appear
instead of “AUTO”.
EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and
playback).
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes
containing much noise.
NOTE:
Select “EDIT”when you are editing tapes. After you finish editing,
select “AUTO”.
䡵AUTO TIMER —ON / OFF
●When this function is set to “ON”:
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when
the recorder is turned off. It is temporarily cancelled when the
recorder is turned on. You do not have to press #to engage or
disengage the timer recording standby mode.
●When this function is set to “OFF”:
Press #to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.
NOTE:
“AUTO TIMER”does not work if “POWER SAVE”is set to “ON”.
䡵O.S.D. —ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, various recorder status
information (on-screen display) appears on the screen.
NOTE:
When you use the recorder as the source player for editing a tape,
be sure to set this function to “OFF”. Otherwise, the recorder
status information will be recorded on the edited tape.
䡵AUTO SP]LP TIMER —ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically
switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not
enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-
recording in SP mode.
For example, recording a programme of 210 minutes in length
onto a 180 minute tape.
NOTES:
●If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more
programmes, do not use this function, but change the tape
speed manually during timer programming.
●There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape
speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape.
●This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer
Recording), and will not work properly with any tapes longer
than E-180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths.
●If you perform timer recording with both this function and VPS/
PDC activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally
scheduled length, sometimes the programme cannot be
recorded in its entirety.
䡵POWER SAVE —ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power
consumption while the recorder is turned off.
NOTES:
●During Power Save mode,
•the display panel is turned off,
•the Just Clock does not work,
•and the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn
on/off the recorder.
●Power Save does not work in the following cases:
•When “L-2 SELECT”is set to “DECODER”or “SAT”,
•or when the recorder is in the timer recording standby mode,
•or in the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode,
•or when the recorder’s power is turned off after timer-
recording or ITR (Instant Timer Recording).
䡵VIDEO STABILIZER —ON / OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct
vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable
recordings made on another recorder.
NOTE:
To watch recordings with close-caption or when you finish
viewing a tape, set this function to “OFF”.
䡵S-VHS —ON / OFF
You can determine which recording mode —either S-VHS mode
or VHS mode —is used for recording on S-VHS tapes.
●When this function is set to “ON”,you can record on S-VHS
tapes with S-VHS picture quality.
●When this function is set to “OFF”,you can record on S-VHS
tapes with VHS picture quality.
NOTES:
●S-VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings
with horizontal resolution of 400 lines, comparing with the 230
lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings. To achieve
the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S-VHS
mode. (But remember that a conventional VHS recorder without
SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS mode.)
●S-VHS setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes.
Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode
except when using S-VHS ET mode (墌11).
䡵COLOUR SYSTEM —PAL/NTSC / MESECAM
You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL
and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the appropriate
colour system.
* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder;
MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been
recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.
PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or playback a PAL or NTSC tape.
MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM
tape.
NOTES:
About NTSC Playback
●Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at
the top and bottom of the screen, or cut off the top and bottom
portions of superimposed displays. This is not a malfunction.
●The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected if your
TV has the V-HOLD control function.
●The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.
●During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will
be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour.
䡵AUTO POWER OFF —3H / OFF
When this function is set to “3H”, the recorder turns off
automatically if no operation is done in 3 hours.“AUTO POWER
OFF IN 3MIN”appears on the screen 3 minutes before the
recorder is turned off.
Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes
SP mode LP mode
Total 210 minutes
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Clock Set
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen
Press MENU. Press rt to place the pointer next to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or e.
BAccess Clock Set screen
Press rt to place the pointer next to “CLOCK SET”, then press
OK or e.
CSet time, date and year
Press rt until the desired time appears,
then press OK or e. Set the date and year
in the same way.
●Holding rt changes the time in
30-minute intervals, or changes the date
in 15-day intervals.
DSet Just Clock
Set to “ON”or “OFF”by pressing rt, then press OK or e.
Just Clock
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through
automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a
PDC signal. Normally, set “JUST CLOCK”to “ON”.
NOTES:
●Just Clock may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
●When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for
country setting, you cannot use Just Clock. Skip steps 4
44
4–5
55
5.
●Just Clock is not effective when …
…the recorder’s power is on.
…the recorder is in the Timer mode.
…a difference of more than 3 minutes exists beween the built-
in clock’s time and the actual time.
…the recorder is in the Power Save mode (墌12).
…“L-2 SELECT”is set to “SAT”(墌10).
ESet source channel position
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data
from channel position 1. Press rt to set the channel position to
the number representing the station transmitting clock setting
data, then press OK or e.
FStart clock
Press MENU.
Tuner Set
Perform the following steps only if the tuner has not been set
correctly by Auto Set Up, or if you have moved to a different area,
or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
The recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel
positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set
automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area.
Auto Channel Set
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Auto Channel Set screen
Press MENU. Press rt to place the pointer next to “AUTO CH
SET”, then press OK or e.
BSelect your country
Press rt to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK
or e.
CSelect language
Press rt to place the pointer next to the desired language.
DPerform Auto Channel Set
Press OK twice. When Auto Channel Set is
completed, “SCAN COMPLETED”is
displayed on the screen for about
5 seconds, then the Confirmation screen
appears.
●When you select a country in Central or
Eastern Europe for country setting, station names (ID) are not
stored automatically. Change station names manually. (墌14)
EReturn to normal screen
Press MENU.
NOTES:
●Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be
stored in order, and the station names may not be stored
correctly.
●If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds
unnatural on some channels, select the appropriate TV system
for those channels.
●To delete stations with poor reception condition, refer to
“Deleting a channel”(墌14).
Manual Channel Set
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up or Auto
Channel Set.
AAccess Main Menu screen, then Confirmation screen
Press MENU. Press rt to place the pointer next to “MANUAL
CH SET”, then press OK or e.
BSelect position
Press rt weuntil an open channel
position begins blinking, then press OK.
The Manual Channel Set screen appears.
CSelect band
Press rt to select CH (regular) or CC
(cable), then press e.
DInput channel
Press the number keys to input the
channel number you want to store. Input
“0”before any single number entries.
●To input the registered station name
(ID), press euntil “––––”begins
blinking, then press rt.
●When “L-2 SELECT”is set to “A/V”or “SAT”, the “DECODER”
setting cannot be changed. (墌10)
●If you have selected a country in Central
or Eastern Europe for country setting,
“TV SYSTEM”setting appears instead of
“DECODER”setting. When you can see
the picture but can hear no audio, select
appropriate TV system.
PresseuntilD/KorB/G blinks.Thenpress
rt to select D/K or B/G.
EStore new channel
Press OK.
●Repeat steps 2
22
2–5
55
5as necessary.
FReturn to normal screen
Press MENU.
Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode
or video channel.
A
TTENTION:
If the AC was disconnected from the recorder and the recorder’s
memory backup has expired, the recorder will automatically
perform Auto Clock Set when the power is restored.
Major Countries/Areas TV System
Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Italy,
Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden,
Germany, Egypt, Western Europe B/G
China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Czech
Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Russia,
Central or Eastern Europe D/K
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Deleting a channel
AAccess Confirmation screen
Perform step 1
11
1of “Manual Channel Set”(墌13).
BSelect position
Press rt weto until the channel you want to delete begins
blinking.
CDelete channel
Press &. The channel directly beneath the cancelled one moves
up one line.
●Repeat steps 2
22
2–3
33
3as necessary.
DReturn to normal screen
Press MENU.
Changing station channel positions
AAccess Confirmation screen
Perform step 1
11
1of “Manual Channel Set”(墌13).
BSelect position
Press rt weuntil the station you want to move begins blinking,
then press OK. The channel number (CH) and the station name
(ID) begin blinking.
CSelect new position
Press rt weto move the station to the new position, then press
OK.
Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the
stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one
space.
●Repeat steps 2
22
2–3
33
3as necessary.
DReturn to normal screen
Press MENU.
When receiving a scrambled broadcast
NOTE:
When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for
country setting, you cannot use decoder with this recorder.
ASelect decoder mode
Set “L-2 SELECT”to “DECODER”. (墌10)
BAccess Confirmation screen
Perform step 1
11
1of “Manual Channel Set”.
CSelect position
Press rt weto select the channel broadcasting scrambled
programmes, then press OK twice.
DChange decoder setting
Press euntil “OFF”begins blinking, and set it to “ON”by
pressing rt. Then press OK.
●Repeat steps 3
33
3–4
44
4as necessary.
EReturn to normal screen
Press MENU.
Changing station name
AAccess Confirmation screen
Perform step 1
11
1of “Manual Channel Set”(墌13).
BSelect position
Press rt weuntil the desired channel begins blinking, then
press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.
CSelect station name
If the station name is registered in your
recorder,
Press euntil the station name (ID) begins
blinking. Press rt until the desired
station name appears, then press OK.
Repeat steps 2
22
2–3
33
3as necessary.
Otherwise,
Press euntil the first letter of the station
name (ID) begins blinking. Press rt to
cycle through the characters, then press
e. Enter the remaining characters the
same way (maximum of 4). After entering
all characters, press OK.
●The characters available for the station
name (ID) are A-Z, 0-9, –, *, +, _ (space).
●If you make a mistake, press wuntil the incorrect character
begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing
rt.
DReturn to normal screen
Press MENU.
Fine-tuning channels
AAccess Confirmation screen
Perform step 1
11
1of “Manual Channel Set”(墌13).
BSelect position
Press rt weuntil the channel you want to tune begins blinking,
then press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.
CPerform tuning
Press euntil “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until the
picture is its clearest. Then press OK.
●Repeat steps 2
22
2–3
33
3as necessary.
DReturn to normal screen
Press MENU.
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TV station and ID list
*The“ID”abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the
station name. The “ID”abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation
screen and is displayed on the screen when the recorder is
tuned to a different station.
Video Channel Set
Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your
TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through
the RF cable.
Perform the following steps only if —
—Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set
Up function (墌4),
—interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to
a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your
area,
—you change the connection between your recorder and TV
from RF connection toAV connection, or vice versa.
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV
connection (墌4), set the video channel to off.
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF
connection (墌4), set the correct video channel.
●Make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette
inserted in the recorder.
AAccess Video Channel Set mode
Hold down 0on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.
BSet RF output system
The blinking number on the display
indicates the RF output system of your
country. Press rt to set to “1”or “2”, then
press OK. (1 :B/G 2 :D/K)
CSet video channel
With AV connection
Press PR –until the display panel shows
“1––”(or “2––”).
●Now the video channel is set to off.
With RF connection
Press PR + or –to set the video channel to a vacant position
between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in
your area.
(Example) If channel 50 is available in your
area, set the video channel to 50.
Then, set your TV to UHF channel 50.
●If the two vertical white bars appear
clearly on the screen as shown on the right, go
to step 4
44
4.
●If the two vertical white bars do not appear
clearly, re-set the video channel to another
vacant position and try again.
DExit Video Channel Set mode
Press OK.
ID* STATION NAME ID* STATION NAME
1000
3SAT
9LIV
AB3
ADLT
ANIM
ANT3
ARD
ARTE
ATV
B1
BBC
BBC1
BBC2
BBCW
BIO+
BLOO
BR3
C+
C1
C9
CAN5
CANV
CANZ
CH4
CH5
CHLD
CINE
CLUB
CMT
CNN
CSUR
CT1
CT2
DISC
DK1
DK2
DK4
DR1
DR2
DSF
DUNA
ETB1
ETB2
ETV
EUNW
EURO
EUSP
FEMM
FILM
FNET
FR2
FR3
FR5
GALA
HBO
HR3
HSEU
INFO
ITA1
ITA7
ITV1
JIM
JSTV
KA2
KAB1
KAN2
KAN5
KBH
KIKA
LA7
LIB
LOCA
M6
MBC
MCM
MDR
MOVE
MTV
MTV1
MTV2
MTV3
NGEO
N24
N3
N-TV
NBC
NDR
NED1
NED2
NED3
NET5
NEWS
TV1000
3SAT
9LIVE
AB3
ADULT
Animal Planet
ANTENA3
ARD
ARTE
ATV
BERLIN1
BBC GROUP
BBC1
BBC2
BBCW
TV BIO+
BLOOMBERG
BAYERN3
CANAL PLUS
PORTUGUSES
C9
CANALE5
KETNET CANVAS
KANAAL Z
CHANNEL4
CHANNEL5
CHILD
CINEMA
TELECLUB
CMT
CNN
ANDALUCIA
CT 1
CT 2
DISCOVERY
TV Denmark 1
TV Denmark 2
Denmark 4
DR TV
DR2
DSF
DUNA TV
ETB1
ETB2
Game/Shop/Music
EURO NEWS
EURONEWS
EUROSPORTS
FEMMAN
FILM
FILMNET
France2
France3
France 5
GALAVISION
HBO
HESSEN3
HSEU
INFO-KANAL
ITALIA1
ITALIA7
ITV
JIM TV
JSTV
KA2
KABEL1
KANAL2
KANAL5
Kbh. Kanal
Kinder kanal
LA7
Liberty TV
LOCAL
M6
MBR
MCM
MDR
MOVIE
MTV
MTV1
MTV2
MTV3
NGEO
News 24
NORD3
N-TV
NBC SUPER
NDR
NED1
NED2
NED3
Net 5
NICK
NOVA
NRK1
NRK2
ODE
ORF1
ORF2
PHOE
POLS
PREM
PRIM
PRO7
RAI1
RAI2
RAI3
RET4
RTB1
RTB2
RTL
RTL2
RTL4
RTL5
RTL7
RTLK
RTP
RTV4
SAT1
SBS6
SERV
SF1
SF2
SHOW
SIC
SKY
SKYN
SPEK
SPRT
SRTL
STAR
SVT1
SVT2
SV24
SWR
TCC
TCM
TELE
TEL5
TF1
TM
TMC
TMF
TNT
TRT
TSI1
TSI2
TSR1
TSR2
TV1
TV2
TV2Z
TV3
TV3+
TV4
TV5
TV6
TV8
TVE1
TVE2
TVG
TVI
TVN
TV24
TVP1
TVP2
TV P
V8
VCR
VH-1
VIT
VIVA
VIV2
VMTV
VOX
VSAT
VT4
VTM
WDR3
WRLD
YLE1
YLE2
YORN
ZDF
ZTV
NICKELODEON
NOVA TV
NRK
NRK2
ODEON
ORF1
ORF2
PHOENIX
POLST
PREMIERE
PRIMA TV
PRO7
RAI1
RAI2
RAI3
RETE4
TELE21
RTBF2
RTL
RTL2
RTL4
RTL5
RTL7
RTL KLUB
RTP
RTV4
SAT1
SBS
Service
SF1
SF2
SHOW
SOCIEDADE
SKY CHANNEL
SKY NEWS
SPEKTRUM
SPORT
SUPER RTL
STAR-TV
SVT1
SVT2
News
SUEDWEST3
TCC
TCM
TELE
TELE5
TF1
TM
TELEMONTECARLO
TMF
TNT INT
TRT INT
TSI
TSI2
TSR
TSR2
BRTN TV1
TV2
TV2 Z
TV3
TV3 plus
TV4
TV5
TV6
TV8
TVE1
TVE2
TV GALICIA
TV INDEPENDENT
TV NORGE
TVN24
TVP1
TVP2
TV Polonia
V8
VIDEO
VH-1
VIT
VIVA
VIVA2
VIDEO MUSIC
VOX
VIASAT3
VT4
VTM
West3
WRLD
YLE1
YLE2
YORIN
ZDF
ZTV
Major Countries/Areas TV System
Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Italy,
Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden,
Germany, Egypt, Western Europe B/G
China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Czech
Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Russia,
Central or Eastern Europe D/K
With AV connection
To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to its AV
mode.
With RF connection
The channel on which the two vertical white bars appear
clearly is your video channel. To view picture signals from the
recorder, set your TV to the video channel.
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Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
Specifications
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 220 V –240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : 16 W
Power off : 3.5 W
Temperature
Operating : 5°C to 40°C
Storage : –20°C to 60°C
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 270 mm
Weight : 3.1 kg
Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard
Maximum recording time
(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette
(LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR
monochrome signal, 625 lines
50 fields
Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB
Horizontal resolution
VHS : 250 lines
S-VHS : 400 lines
Frequency range
Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors:
IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1
RCA connectors:
AUDIO OUT x 1
TUNER/TIMER
TV channel storage
capacity : 99 positions (+AUX position)
Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner
Channel coverage
VHF : 47 MHz –89 MHz/
104 MHz –300 MHz/
302 MHz –470 MHz
UHF : 470 MHz –862 MHz
Aerial output : UHF channels 22 –69 (Adjustable)
Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min.
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : RF cable,
Infrared remote control unit,
Lithium battery –CR2032 –
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