JVC HR-S6955EK User manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
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safety first2
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.
IMPORTANT
■Please read the various precautions on pages 2–4 of this instruction manual 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 wor embodied therein.
IMPORTANT
Connect on to the ma ns supply n the Un ted K ngdom. DO NOT cut off the ma ns plug from
th s equ pment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is
too short to reach a power point, then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead/adapter or
consult your dealer.
In the unl kely event of the plug fuse fa l ng be sure to replace the fuse only w th an dent cal
approved type, as or g nally f tted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fa ls aga n consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to
avoid a possible shoc hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT ma e any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Blac
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Blac .
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
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 shoc or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or
disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
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safety first 3
ATTENTION
TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:
TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:
TO MOBILE PHONE USERS:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity o the recorder may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or
change the screen to a blue back display.
ON PLACING THE RECORDER:ON PLACING THE RECORDER:
ON PLACING THE RECORDER:ON PLACING THE RECORDER:
ON PLACING THE RECORDER:
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic ields. Do not place this appliance on top o the
recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.
The STANDBY/ON o button does not completely shut o mains power rom the unit, but switches
operating current on and o . “y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z” 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.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shel , make sure that it has su icient space on all sides
to allow or 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 o these batteries must be ollowed strictly.
Failure to heed the ollowing 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 ields are generated.
… on a sur ace that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openin s or holes.
(I 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 anythin which mi ht spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
(I water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, ire or electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to drippin or splashin .
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any con-
tainers illed with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, lower vases, potted plants,
cups, etc.) on top o this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as li hted candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder durin transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it rom a cold place to a warm place,
or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets orm in the sur ace o a glass illed 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 or a ew hours to let the moisture dry.
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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 unction, it is possible to record and play black with S-VHS picture quality on
VHS cassettes with this recorder.
■VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks o Gemstar Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manu actured under license rom Gemstar Development Corporation.
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safety first4
Some Do’s And Don’ts
On The Safe Use Of Equipment
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, li e
any electrical equipment, care must be ta en if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be
assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnec-
tions between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when ma ing or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it wor ing normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is
designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and ma e sure that your family nows how to do this. Special arrangements may
need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the require-
ments of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use ma eshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the
instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL...
—NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in
the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shoc ;
—NEVER guess or ta e chances with electrical equipment of any ind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
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Contents
Diagrams of Equipment ................................ 6
Equipment Key .............................................
Welcome to JVC ............................................8
Three-Step Quick Start............................... 10
Basic Features ............................................ 13
Advanced Features .....................................29
Subsidiary Information .............................. 55
List of Terms .............................................. 59
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equipment key 7
FRONT PANEL
1STANDBY/ON o Button
turns VCR on/off (loading a
cassette also turns power on).
2Cassette Loading Slot is
where cassette is inserted;
door closes.
324H EXPRESS cButton
enables 24 Express Timer
Programming.
4Advan ed JOG Dial
enables picture search,
preset position selection or
24 Express Timer
Programming.
5VIDEO Input Conne tor
enables easy connection of
video output from another
VCR or camcorder for editing.
6AUDIO Input Conne tor
[L] enables easy connection
of audio output (mono) from
another VCR, camcorder or
other source for editing.
7AUDIO Input Conne tor
[R] enables easy connection
of audio output ( i-Fi) from
another VCR, camcorder or
other source for editing.
8§ Button stops tape;
ejects tape during Stop mode.
9S-VHS ET Button enables/
disables S-V S ET mode.
10 Display Panel provides
clear view of various displays
and indicators.
11 Infrared Beam Re eiving
Window is where Remote
Control should be aimed when
in use.
12 b (Display) Button
switches display between
clock time and Preset
Position*(or Mode).
* Preset Position (or Mode) is
not displayed during playback.
13 T Button starts regular
recording (press once), Instant
Timer Recording (press twice);
sets duration of ITR.
14 | Button stops tape
temporarily during recording;
stops tape temporarily during
playback; plays back frame by
frame with each additional
press.
15 . Button plays back tape;
cancels Pause, Still, Slow,
Search modes.
Diagram Key
played back, or when S-V S
ET mode is engaged.
Programme Start Time
Indi ator shows the
programme start time for 24
Express Timer Programming.
7VCR Indi ator lights when
the VCR is in the video mode.
At this point, the TV
automatically enters AV mode.
REMOTE CONTROL
1TV Button enables Remote
Control of your JVC TV. (While
holding down the TV button
press the corresponding
button with a small dot on
the left side of the name).
2TV/VCR Button switches
connected TV’s mode between
TV and AV.
3rButton
‘reviews’ timer-recorded
programme.
4Number Keys are used in
preset position selection and
the VIDEO Plus+ Timer
Programming.
5PDC Button enables/
disables PDC recording.
* VPS (Video Programme
System) recording is not currently
available in the U.K. and not
possible ith this VCR.
6 x Button cancels timer-
programme.
0000 Button resets counter
on the on-screen display to
‘0:00:00’.
7STOP +/– Button inputs
programme Stop Time.
8START +/– Button accesses
Regular Program screen;
inputs programme Start Time.
9PROG Button accesses
VIDEO Plus+ Program screen.
10 C Button accesses
Program screens to check the
programme that you have
programmed (next
programme’s information
screen appears each time
button is pressed).
11 < Button rewinds
REAR PANEL
1Mains Power Cord
supplies power to VCR.
2ANT. IN Conne tor
enables connection of aerial.
3L-2 IN/DECODER
Conne tor enables connection
of satellite receiver or second
recorder.
* DECODER function is not available in the
UK.
4L-1 IN/OUT Conne tor
enables AV connection to TV or
second VCR.
5AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Conne tors enable connection
of audio cassette recorder, TV
or second VCR for dubbing.
6RF. OUT Conne tor enables
connection to aerial terminal of
TV receiver.
VCR DISPLAY PANEL
1c Indi ator lights when the
c button has been pressed to
engage Timer mode.
2Play Indi ator lights up
during playback; blinks during
Repeat Playback or when using
Next Function Memory for
playback.
3Re ord Indi ator lights up
during recording; blinks during
Instant Timer Recording.
4Channel Display shows
preset position where the
station currently being
received is stored.
Mode shows external input
mode selected (L-1, L-2 or F-1).
Clo k Display shows
current time.
Preset Position* (or Mode)
and Clock Display appear
alternately when b is
pressed.
* Preset Position (or Mode) is
not displayed during playback.
5REVIEW Indi ator blinks
after timer-recording and
shows how many programmes
have been timer-recorded.
Programme Stop Time
Indi ator shows the
programme stop time for 24
Express Timer Programming.
6S-VHS Indi ator lights
when a cassette marked
S-V S is inserted with S-V S
mode set to ‘ON’, when an
S-V S-recorded tape or
S-V S ET-recorded tape is
the tape; initiates high-
speed reverse search.
12 T Button starts recording
in combination with the .
Button on the Remote
Control.
13 S Button stops tape.
14 m Button accesses
15 AB Buttons are
used for selection in on-screen
menus.
TV PR +/– Buttons selects
the connected JVC TV's
channel.
16 STANDBY/ON o Button
— same as button on VCR.
17 AUDIO Button changes
output sound mode.
(TV Muting) Button
mutes sound of connected JVC
TV.
18 b(Display) Button
switches display between
clock time and Preset
Position* (or Mode).
* Preset Position (or Mode) is not
displayed during playback.
19 DAILY Button enables
timer recording of daily
serials.
20 WEEKLY Button enables
timer recording of weekly
serials.
21 AUX Button selects VCR’s
auxiliary input mode.
22 c Button engages timer-
standby mode.
23 DATE +/– Button inputs
date of programme for timer
recording.
24 PR +/– Button selects a
preset position.
25 Auto Tra king Button
enables/disables auto
tracking mode during
playback.
/ Button selects tape
speed.
26 3 Button
initiates a 30-second period of
fast-motion playback.
27 . Button — same as
button on VCR.
28 > Button — same as
button on VCR.
29 | Button — same as
button on VCR.
30
OK
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Button enters
selections made in on-screen
menus.
Button — Shows
current VCR status on the TV
screen if O.S.D is set to ON.
31 D E Buttons initiate
functions such as Index
Search, variable-speed search,
frame by frame playback.
TV +/– Buttons control
volume of connected JVC TV.
Menu screen.
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welcome to jvc8
Welcome to JVC
Thank you for choosing JVC.
We hope that you will get many hours of enjoy-
ment from your new unit.
In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor-
mance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 0. They
will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.
Getting Everything Ready
check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface.
Check that you have the items shown below.
before you start
Please read the SAFETY
FIRST on pages 2–4
it tells you about some
safety points
Refer to the diagrams on
pages 6–7 when reading
through these
instructions
Refer to the ist of
Terms on page 59 if you
need an explanation for
any terms in this manual
connector cover
ttach the provided
connector cover when you
do not use the front panel
connector
To attach it, insert the
cover’s left tab to the VCR’s
front panel connector part,
then push in the cover’s
right side
To remove it, press the
cover’s left part
remote control
The Remote Control can
operate most of your VCR’s
functions, as well as basic
functions of JVC TV sets.
(See page 7.)
When inserting the
batteries, be sure to insert
in the correct directions as
indicated under the battery
cover.
Depending on the type of
JVC TV, some or all
functions cannot be
operated using the Remote
Control.
If the Remote Control
doesn’t work properly,
remove its batteries, wait a
short time, replace the
batteries and then try
again.
Video Cassette Recorder
AA Batteries x 2
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welcome to jvc 9
GETTING EVERYTHING READY (continued)
connect cables Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below , using
the TV Aerial Cable, the RF Cable and the 2 -pin SCART Cable (not provided .
scart an rf
SC RT is a
recommended option
because its use
improves the quality of
the picture.
If connecting to a stereo
TV you will need a
SC RT cable.
There are several types
of SC RT cables, fully-
wired and others.
If you use a SC RT
cable, you must also
connect the RF cable. You are now ready to start the Three-Step Quick Start which begins on the next
page.
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Mains Power
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Mains Outlet
Back of VCR
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three-step quick start10
before you start
Check that the VCR is
turned off and no
cassette is inserted
Load the batteries into
the Remote Control
Refer to the Remote
Control diagram
on pages 6–7
Unless indicated
otherwise, use the
buttons on the Remote
Control
Check that the
connection is completed
Turn on the TV
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Three-Step Quick Start
Auto Setup
START AUTO SETUP
Press the o button.
what will happen? The display panel on the front of the VCR will show the
word ‘Auto’. Do not press any button on the VCR or the Remote Control.
The VCR is automatically setting up the tuner
channels, clock, the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned
Guide Program numbers and the video channel.
This only happens the first time that the VCR is
turned on.
rf an scart connection If you have chosen to
connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF Cable
and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided and the
TV set is in its AV mode (see the TV manual , you
will see the following information displayed on
your TV screen:
SELECT THE VIDEO CHANNEL
When Auto Setup has finished, you will see the following display panel on your VCR:
rf cable only If you have only used the RF
Cable to connect the VCR to the TV, you will
see this display. The number is the channel on
the TV that the Auto Setup has chosen to be the
video channel. In the example, we have presumed that channel 36 is vacant and
have set the VCR to 36:
Now tune the TV set to channel 36 (refer to TV manual if
necessary ; you should see two vertical white bars appear
on the TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not
clear, choose another vacant channel pressing PR button
on the Remote Control and try again. If you cannot
obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22
and 69, consult your local JVC dealer.
rf an scart connection If you have chosen
to connect the VCR to the TV with both the RF
Cable and a 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided ,
you need to press the PR button on the Remote
Control until the figure reads ‘– –’. This is because you will use the TV in AV mode
to view video pictures and therefore do not need a dedicated video channel.
FINISH AUTO SETUP
Press and move on to Step 2 to check the results.
oops! If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Auto
Setup, turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Auto Setup.
OK
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touch any buttons
Your TV screen during Auto Setup if SCART is used
VCR S-VHS
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three step quick start 11
Check the Results
When Auto Setup finishes, you will see one of the three following examples on
the VCR display panel:
The Preset Positions and the Clock have been set successfully
Go straight to Step 3 (20:00 used as example only .
The Preset Positions have been set successfully but the Clock has not
Perform Clock Set on page 53.
Go to Step 3.
Neither the Preset Positions or the Clock have been set successfully
Make sure the cables are connected properly to the VCR and turn
the VCR off and then on again. Try Auto Set Up again.
Finish Off
Select the Video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations
have been stored in the VCR’s memory by using the PR + or - buttons.
If station names (ID — 墌 pg.51 have also been stored in the VCR’s memory, the
station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5
seconds each time you select a different channel via the VCR.
The VCR is now set up. You can now use it to play and record.
IMPORTANT
•re-running setup Auto Setup may not behave as described if it has already
been run on the VCR. This is because some of the information gathered on the
first Auto Setup- is retained in memory and that part of the process may be
skipped by the VCR.
•ba reception In certain reception conditions, station names may not be
stored correctly, and Guide Program Numbers may not be set properly. If this
happens, when you timer-record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus+
system, the VCR will record a TV programme of a different station. When
programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus+ system, be sure to check that
the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to
record has been selected (墌 pg.21, VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming .
•uplicate stations You may be able to receive the same station from two
different transmitters in which case Auto Setup will detect and store both. It is
normal for one transmitter to give you a better quality picture than the other; to
delete those stations which have a poor picture 墌 Delete A Channel on page49.
•manual station setting If any of the above problems occur, refer to
pages49–50 to input station names (墌 Change Station Name . You can also
change station preset positions (墌 Change Station Preset Position .
•rf connections In certain reception conditions, the Video Channel may not
be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the VCR’s
power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. (墌 pg.46, Video Channel Set
IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC
CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000
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Basic
Features
Playback..................................................... 14
Playback Features ...................................... 16
Recording ................................................... 18
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming ............ 21
Express Timer Programming ...................... 24
24H Express Timer Programming ............... 26
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before you start
Turn the TV on
Tune the TV to your
Video Channel or to its
AV mode
ntsc tapes
If an NTSC tape is
played, ‘NTSCaPAL’
appears on screen for
about seconds
Some TVs will shrink
the picture and place
black bars at the top and
bottom of the screen.
This is not a malfunction
but you may lose some
on-screen information
The picture may roll up
or down. Correct this by
adjusting the vertical
hold on the TV set
The counter and tape
remaining times will be
incorrect
The picture will be
distorted during search,
still or frame-by-frame
playback
Playback
Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual
information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your V screen
just like a broadcast programme.
Load a Video Cassette
Make sure that the window side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is
facing away from the VCR. Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below;
don’t use too much force. If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the
cassette, the power will come on automatically.
he counter on the V screen will reset to read
‘0:00:00’. If the record safety tab on the video
cassette has been removed, playback begins
automatically.
Play
If the cassette that you inserted does not start playing automatically, press the .
button on the VCR or the Remote Control. ‘bESt’ appears blinking in the display
panel during automatic tracking ( pg.34).
Stop & Eject
stop Press the § button on the VCR or the S button on the Remote
Control once to stop playback.
eject Press the § button on the VCR a second time to eject the cassette
from the VCR. he cassette will take about 6 seconds to appear once the §
button has been pressed.
NO E: You can also eject the cassette while the VCR is turned off.
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Rewind and Fast Forward
During Stop Mode:
rewind Press the < button on the Remote Control or turn the JOG Dial
to the left.
fast forward Press the > button on the Remote Control or turn the
JOG Dial to the right.
Video Heads Cleaning
he 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 — JVC CL-2 — in the following cases:
• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
• he picture is unclear or no picture appears.
• ‘USE CLEANING CASSE E’ appears on the screen (only with ‘O.S.D.’
set to ‘ON’ ( pg.42).
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Playback Features
Advanced JOG Dial
The JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has various
functions, such as picture search ( this page and pg. 17), selecting preset
position ( pg.18), 4H Express Timer Programming ( pg. 6), etc.
Pause During Playback
There are two ways to view a still picture during playback:
method one Press the centre part of the JOG Dial.
method two Press the | button on the VCR or the Remote Contol.
• If the paused picture on the TV screen jumps vertically, press the PR button
on the Remote Control until the picture is steady.
• Press . or the JOG Dial to resume playback.
Single Frame Movement
You can move backward or forward from the still picture in one of three ways:
method one Turn the JOG Dial right for forward or left for back.
method two Press the | button on the Remote Control. Each time the |
button is pressed, the frame will move forward one frame.
method three Press D or E on the Remote Control. Each time one of
these buttons is pressed, the frame will advance or move back one frame.
• Press . to resume playback.
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Slow Motion
his VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can
make it do this in one of three ways:
method one During playback, turn the JOG Dial one click to the left for
forward slow motion. o play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the JOG
Dial to the left after selecting all the forward direction slow motion modes.
method two During still picture, press and hold | on the Remote Control for
2 seconds, then release. Press and release | again to return to still picture.
method three During still picture, press and hold the D or E button on
the Remote Control. he picture will return to still when you release the button.
• If the slow motion picture on the V screen jumps vertically, press the PR
button on the Remote Control until the picture is steady.
• Press . to resume playback.
Variable Speed Search
You can use variable speed search with one of two methods:
method one During playback, turn the JOG Dial. he speed forward or reverse
depends upon the number of click stops of the JOG Dial.
method twoDuring playback, press the D or E button on the Remote
Control. he more times that you press either button, the faster the rate of
search. o decrease the speed of search, press the button for the opposite
direction.
• Press . to resume playback.
High Speed Search
You can perform high speed search in either direction using the JOG Dial or the
Remote Control.
jog dial During playback, turn the JOG Dial quickly to the right (for forward
search) or left (for reverse search).
remote control During playback or still picture, press the > on the
Remote Control for forward high speed search, or the < button for reverse
high speed search. If either button is pressed for more than 2 seconds, normal
playback will resume the moment you release the button.
• Press . to resume playback.
NOTE :
In the search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback mode
• he picture will be distorted
• he noise bars will appear
• here will be a loss of colour with an LP-recorded tape.
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before you start
Turn the TV on
Tune the TV to your
Video Channel or to its
AV mode
Choose a blank
cassette which has the
record safety tab still in
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Record
Safety Tab
Load the cassette into
the VCR (see page 14
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Recording
TV signals being received by t e recorder’s built in tuner can be recorded
onto a video tape. You can ‘capture’ a TV programme using your VCR.
C oose a Programme
There are two ways to select a preset position of the VCR.
method one Press PR +/– or the number keys on the Remote Control to select
the channel that you wish to record.
method two Push the centre part of the JOG Dial so that the preset position
appears on the VCR display panel. While the display is shown, turn the JOG Dial
to the right or left.
Set t e Tape Speed
Press /. The current setting for the tape speed appears on the on-screen
display or the VCR display panel for about 5 seconds. Press /again to
change the setting while tape speed is displayed. You can choose Standard Play
(SP) or Long Play (LP). The picture quality on LP recordings will not be as high
as on SP recordings, but the tape will last longer.
Start Recording
There are two ways to start recording:
method one Press and hold T and then press . on the Remote Control.
method two Press T on the VCR.
• If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( pg. 4 ), “MARK” blinks on the screen while an
index code is being marked.
Pause and Resume During Recording
On either the VCR or the Remote Control, press | to temporarily stop recording
and press . to resume. You cannot change the preset position on the VCR while
it is recording but you can while it is paused (see C oose a Programme at the top
of this page).
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Notes on Recording
When using both the RF and SCAR cables, you can switch between V and
VCR by pressing the V/VCR button on the Remote Control.
If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and
“,” on the display panel blink. Press S/0on the VCR to eject the tape or press
1to rewind the tape.
Display ape Remaining ime
Press the bbutton so that the tape remaining time is shown on the V
screen with ‘REMAIN’ indication. he on-screen information will disappear
after about 5 seconds.
non-standard tapes Sometimes, a tape will not conform to the standards
accepted by this VCR. In such cases the tape remaining time may not appear
immediately, be incorrect or simply show as ‘– – : – –’.
Change Display Information
By pressing the bbutton repeatedly, you can change the display on the VCR
between the clock time and the preset position. he preset position cannot be
shown during playback.
Resetting the Counter
Press the bbutton so that the counter display appears on the V screen.
While the display is shown, press the 0000 button. You can reset the counter to
‘0:00:00’ before starting playback or recording.
Record a Programme While Watching Another
Press V/VCR. he recorder’s VCR indicator and the V broadcast being
recorded disappear.
Once you have started recording all you need to do is use the controls on your
V set to tune to a different programme. he programme set using the PR
button on the Remote Control or the JOG Dial on the VCR is the one which will
be recorded.
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Recording Resume Function
If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant imer Recording or timer
recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to
the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired.
Instant imer Recording
his method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute incre-
ments.
start recording Press T on the VCR once. If left in this state, the VCR will
keep recording until the tape runs out.
engage instant timer recording Press T again and the display panel will
show a flashing Record indicator (U) and ‘0:30’. his means that the VCR will
record for 30 minutes on the programme already selected and then stop auto-
matically.
increase time Each time T is pressed, the time limit is increased by 30min-
utes to a maximum of 6 hours.
his function only works with the T button on the VCR, not the Remote
Control.
If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops and “U” and
“,” on the display panel blink. Press S/0 on the VCR to eject the tape or press
1to rewind the tape.
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