JVC HR-S7600AM User manual

HR-S7600AM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions...................... 2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4
Basic Connections ..................... 4
S-VIDEO Connection ................. 5
INITIAL SETTINGS 6
Video Channel Set ..................... 6
Auto Set Up ............................... 8
On-Screen Displays ................. 10
Select Language ....................... 11
Clock Set.................................. 12
PLAYBACK 13
Basic Playback ......................... 13
Playback Features..................... 14
TimeScan ................................. 18
RECORDING 20
Basic Recording ....................... 20
Recording Features................... 21
B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 26
TIMER RECORDING 28
G-CODE System Setup............... 28
G-CODE Timer Programming..... 30
ExpressTimer Programming ..... 32
SPECIAL FEATURES 36
Remote Control Functions........ 36
EDITING 38
Preparation For Editing............. 38
Edit From A Camcorder ............ 39
Synchro Editing ........................ 40
EditTo Or From AnotherVideo
Recorder .................................. 41
Audio Dubbing ........................ 42
Insert Editing ............................ 44
Random Assemble Editing........ 46
INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL 48
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 49
Connecting/Using A Stereo
System ..................................... 49
INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM
COMPATIBILITY 50
TUNER SET 52
TROUBLESHOOTING 56
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 59
INDEX 60
SPECIFICATIONS 63

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SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT
nPlease read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.
nIt should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent
of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
nWhen you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from the mains outlet.
nDangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel.To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead
or aerial.
nUse the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.
nCassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only
with cassettes marked "S-VHS".
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality onVHS cassettes with this recorder.
nG-CODE and SHOWVIEW are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
ATTENTION
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video
recorder of PAL standard.
3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this recorder.
Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disas-
semble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
nDispose of used battery promptly.
nKeep away from children.
nDo not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture
condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the
recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or
interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
Auto Head Cleaner
A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded
to reduce head clogging.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on
a single-speed video recorder.
POWER SYSTEM
This set operates on voltage of AC110 – 240V`(Rating), AC90 – 260V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic
switching.

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Basic
Connections CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (Zpg. 63).
SITUATE RECORDER
2
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
3
The connection method you use depends on the type
of TV you have.
RF CONNECTION
●
To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear panel of the recorder.
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and
theTV's aerial terminal.
AV CONNECTION
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To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Connect the aerial, recorder andTV as per "RF
CONNECTION".
b– Connect an optional AV cable between the
AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the
rear panel of the recorder and theTV's AV-IN
terminals .
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
4
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
NOTE:
Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas)
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.
It's essential that your video recorder is properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully.THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-
PLETED BEFORE ANYVIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-
FORMED.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
Aerial terminal
AV-IN terminals
Mains outlet AUDIO OUT/
VIDEO OUT
Connect the power plug to an AC
outlet before installing the lithium
battery. Zpg. 7
AV Cable
(not provided)
TV Aerial
Cable
RF Cable
(provided)
Back of TV
Mains Power
Cord
Rear View
ATTENTION
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to
"Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on
page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote
control to turn on the recorder's power before you startAuto
Set Up.

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CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
1
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF
CONNECTION" (Zpg. 4).
b–Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to
the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.
c– Connect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to
the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
2
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
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To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .
S-VIDEO Connection
Mains outlet
Mains Power Cord AUDIO OUT
ANT. IN
RearView
RF OUT
Aerial or Cable
RF Cable (provided)
Back of TV
S-Video cable (provided)
Audio cable (not provided)
S VIDEO OUT
NOTES:
● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
● If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's
AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for
Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction (
Z pg. 49).
● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode).
● For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual
of your television.
AUDIO IN
connectors
S-VIDEO IN
connector
Aerial terminal
ATTENTION
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do
NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.

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Video
Channel Set
INITIAL SETTINGS
Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on
which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the
video recorder through the RF cable.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to
"With RF Connection" below.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV
connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided
S-Video cable and an audio cable (S-VIDEO connec-
tion) – Go to "With AV Connection or S-VIDEO
Connection" on next page.
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE
1
Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.
SELECT TV SYSTEM
2
Press TV PROG + or –to set appropriate TV system that
matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table
below).
TEST SIGNAL
The channel on which the screen to
the left appears clearly in step 3is
your Video Channel.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to the Video Channel.
IMPORTANT:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
With RF Connection
1 : B/G 2 : D/K 3 : I 5 : M
Major Countries TV System
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, B/G
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
Australia H
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M
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(MONO)
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(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area
SET VIDEO CHANNEL
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Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
●If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the
screen as shown in the illustration (Z"TEST SIGNAL"
on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4.
●If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,
press OK and then TV PROG + or –to set the video
recorder to a vacant channel between 28 and 60
which is not occupied by any local station in your
area.
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the
two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if
so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to
another vacant channel and try again.
NOTES:
● If you set the video recorder to a channel which is
occupied by a local station or has neighbouring
channels that are occupied by local stations, the
picture reception quality will be affected and some
interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be
sure to select a vacant channel which has no
broadcast on neighbouring channels.
● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars
clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult
your JVC dealer.
FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL
SET
4
Press OK.
●If Auto Set Up (Zpg. 8) or Tuner Set (Zpg. 52) has
not previously been performed, the Language Select
screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place
automatically.
With AV Connection or
S-VIDEO Connection
IMPORTANT:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE
1
Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.
SET VIDEO CHANNEL
2
Press OK, then press TV PROG – until the display panel
shows the following.
FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL
SET
3
Press OK.
●If Auto Set Up (Zpg. 8) or Tuner Set (Zpg. 52) has
not previously been performed, the Language Select
screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place
automatically.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to its AV mode.
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Installing/Removing the lithium battery
1Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
and turn off the recorder power.
2Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as
illustrated.
3Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.
●To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-
ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out
the lithium battery.
4Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.
Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first
before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the
battery's service life will be drastically shortened.
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Now the video channel is set to off (– –).

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following:
●The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
●The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to
a mains outlet. Zpg. 4, 5
●The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-
VIDEO connection Zpg. 7) or video channel (with RF
connection Zpg. 6).
The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner
channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.
IMPORTANT
●Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that
are not directly related to the step you are performing
while Auto Set Up is in progress.
●If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa-
tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language
Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if
adjustments become necessary they can be performed as
follows:
– To change the selected language Zpg. 11
– To reset or adjust the time Zpg. 12
– To add/delete channels manually Zpg. 53
– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location
Zpg. 52
SELECT LANGUAGE
1
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to your
desired language (English or Chinese), then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
●The Clock Set screen appears.
SET TIME
2
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
set the time, then press OK
or PUSH JOG .
●Press and hold either
button to delay or
advance the time by 30
minutes.
SET DATE
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
●Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
SET YEAR
4
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year, then press MENU.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
0:00 01.01 99
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AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
START FINISH
TV Screen
When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position
number will appear on the front display panel.
During Auto Set Up
"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto"
blinks on the front display panel.
NOTES:
● If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on
the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.
● If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to
turn off the recorder power once and try again.
● If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,
Z pg. 53 – 55.
● If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up,
the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels.
Z "TV System
Selection – When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 55.
DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.
SELECT TV SYSTEM
5
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the
appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).
START AUTO CHANNEL
SET
6
Press OK or PUSH JOG .
●The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that
are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically
assigns each receivable channel to the TV PROG
buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.
●As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the
screen moves from left to right. (See below.)
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Major Countries TV System
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, B/G
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,
Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M
PUSH JOG
OK

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
On-Screen
Displays
You can choose whether or not to have various operational
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
Turn on the TV and select theVIDEO channel (or AV mode).
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"FUNCTION SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG .
ENABLE/DISABLE
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
4
The default setting is "ON",
so if you want on-screen
displays, leave the setting
as it is and go to step 5. If
you don't want the
displays to appear, press
PUSH JOG %fi to place
the pointer next to
"O.S.D." and press OK or
PUSH JOG to set to "OFF".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU.
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.
1– Operation mode indicators
2– Tape speed SP/LP/EP
3– Colour system indicator (Zpg. 50)
4– Tape direction
5– Counter display
6– Tape remaining time indicator (Zpg. 22)
7– Audio mode display (Zpg. 17)
8– Tape position indicator (Zpg. 17)
9– Type of Broadcast (Zpg. 23)
10– Current day/month/year
11– Clock display
12– Channel position number/Aux. indicator
(L-1, F-1, S-1or S-2)
13– Cassette loaded mark
FUNCTION SET
B.E.S.T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O.S.D. ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
NEXT PAGE
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
NOTES:
● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.
● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be
disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
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Select
Language
Turn on the TV and select theVIDEO channel (or AV mode).
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
R.A.EDIT
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"INITIAL SET", then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN
4
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"LANGUAGE", then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
SELECT LANGUAGE
5
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the
language of your choice (English or Chinese), then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press MENU.
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INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
JLIP ID NO. SET
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT

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Clock Set
Turn on the TV and select theVIDEO channel (or AV mode).
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"INITIAL SET", then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN
4
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The
Clock Set screen appears.
SET TIME
5
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
●Press and hold either button to delay or advance the
time by 30 minutes.
SET DATE
6
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
●Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
SET YEAR
7
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year.
START CLOCK OPERATION
8
Press MENU.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
0: 00 01 . 01 99
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOWVIEW SETUP
JLIP ID NO. SET
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
NOTE:
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.
%
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MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
R.A.EDIT
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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JOG
SHUTTLE
STANDBY/ ON
TIMER S-VHS ET STOP/EJECT DIGITAL
TBC/NR
PAUSE
PLAY
VIDEOS-VIDEO (S-2) (MONO)L —AUDIO— R
TV PROG
SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP COLOUR SYSTEM
INSERT A.DUB
REC
PLAYBACK
Basic
Playback
The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video
recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video
tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV
just like a TV programme.
S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded
in the SP or LP mode, or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP or
EP mode.
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
point toward the recorder. Don't apply too much
pressure when inserting.
●The recorder power comes on automatically and the
counter is reset to 0:00:00.
●Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button(Zpg. 50).
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically (Zpg. 20).
FIND PROGRAMME START
POINT
2
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left.
To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
ring to the right.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking (Zpg. 26).
STOP PLAYBACK
4
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the
recorder's front panel.Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select theVIDEO channel (or AV mode).
PLAY
REW
FF
STOP
Usable cassettes
●Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette
into aVHS 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
SuperVHS cassettes.
*
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back
with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this
recorder (
Z pg. 25).
PLAY
COLOUR SYSTEM
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
STOP/EJECT

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PLAYBACK (cont.)
Playback
Features
REW FF
JOG
SHUTTLE
STANDBY/ ON
TIMER S-VHS ET STOP/EJECT DIGITAL
TBC/NR
PAUSE
PLAY
VIDEOS-VIDEO (S-2) (MONO)L —AUDIO— R
TV PROG
SYNCHRO EDIT SP/LP/EP COLOUR SYSTEM
INSERT A.DUB
REC
TV PROG
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
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PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
1
Press PAUSE.
●During still picture, the sound from the previous
3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly
(provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal
playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).
●"TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the
sound will not be heard (Zpg. 19).
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK
2
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
OR
Press PAUSE.
OR
Press PUSH JOG or .
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow Motion
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
1
Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press
PUSH JOG during playback to decrease speed in the
forward direction.To play in reverse slow-motion (and
in reverse play mode), continue to turn the TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE ring to the left or press PUSH JOG after
selecting all the forward direction slow-motion modes.
OR
During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for
reverse slow motion.
OR
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return
to still picture.
OR
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or .
Release to return to still picture.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE:
For Time Jog, see page 19.
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ATTENTION
●Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an
EP recorded NTSC tape.
●In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by
frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and
there will be a loss of colour.
●When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow
motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may
jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type ofTV
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Manual Tracking
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the
tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons.
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
1
Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manual
tracking.
ADJUST TRACKING
MANUALLY
2
Press TV PROG +or –to adjust tracking.
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
3
Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to re-engage
automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
Repeat Playback
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
50 times repeatedly.
START PLAYBACK
1
PressPLAY.
ACTIVATE REPEAT
PLAYBACK
2
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
●The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks
slowly.
●The tape plays 50 times automatically, and then
stops.
STOP PLAYBACK
3
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.
Index Search
Your recorder automatically marks
index codes at the beginning of
each recording.This function gives
you quick access to any one of 9
index codes in either direction.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH
1
Press PUSH JOG or (™or £) on the remote
control. "™1" or "£1" is displayed on screen and
search begins in the corresponding direction.
●To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG
or repeatedly until the correct index number is
displayed.
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current
position, press PUSH JOG twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current
position, press PUSH JOG once.
●When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.
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High-Speed Search
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-
speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTES:
● For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playback
or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.
● TimeScan will be automatically engaged during high-speed
search other than EP recorded NTSC tape.
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
1
Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press
initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.
Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.
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PLAYBACK (cont.)
Digital TBC/NR
Your video recorder is equipped with the DigitalTBC (Time
Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals
to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental
cassettes.
The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise
and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this
function.
*The default setting is "ON".
We recommend that you use the DigitalTBC feature when...
... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.
... playing back a tape repeatedly used.
... using this video recorder as the player for editing.
ACTIVATE DIGITAL TBC/NR
1
Press DIGITAL TBC/NR so that the button lights up.
●To turn off DIGITAL TBC/NR, press DIGITAL TBC/NR
again so that the light goes off.
NOTES:
● If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception
condition, there may be cases where the picture becomes
more stable with Digital TBC/NR set to off.
● When Digital TBC/NR is set to on, if you play back a tape
where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC or
some character generators), the playback picture may be
distorted. If this is the case, turn off Digital TBC/NR.
● When playing back a NTSC 4.43 or MESECAM tape, Digital
TBC/NR does not function even though the TBC/NR button is
lit.
Digital 3R
Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance
signal to enhance detail.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
2
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"FUNCTION SET", then
press OK or PUSH JOG
# .
SELECT DIGITAL 3R SET
MODE
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"DIGITAL 3R", then press OK or PUSH JOG
# to set to
"ON".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4
Press MENU.
NOTES:
● Normally it is recommendable to keep "DIGITAL 3R" set to
"ON".
● Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality
may be better with "DIGITAL 3R" set to "OFF".
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
R.A.EDIT
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
FUNCTION SET
B. E.S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O.S.D. ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
NEXT PAGE
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
PREVIOUS PAGE
DIGITAL 3R ON
S-VHS ON
TIME SCAN AUDIO ON
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
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Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after
rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the
Stop mode.
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind...
...press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.
b– For Automatic Power Off AfterTape Rewind...
...press REW, then press within 2 seconds.
c– For Automatic Timer Standby AfterTape Rewind...
...press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer function if the
cassette's record safety tab is removed.
Tape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from
the Stop mode, you press FF,
REW or perform an Index
Search. The position of "5" in
relation to "0" (beginning) or "+"
(end) shows you where you are
on the tape.
"O.S.D." (Zpg. 10) must be
set to "ON", or the indicator
will not appear.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the indication is not correct.
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Beginning End
Soundtrack Selection
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
During Playback
Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:
TRACK
Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display USE
HI FI For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
LR
HI FI For main audio of Bilingual tapes
L HI FI For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
R
NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
NORM HI FI For audio-dubbed tapes
NORM
NOTES:
● " " should normally be
selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo
tapes are played back in stereo, and
the NORM track is played back
automatically for tapes with only
normal audio.
● For instructions on recording stereo
and bilingual programmes, refer to
page 23.
● "O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the
on-screen displays will not appear
(
Z pg. 10).
Instant ReView
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes
on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can
easily access any of them.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the
Timer mode is disengaged.
ACTIVATE INSTANT
REVIEW
1
Press REVIEW.The recorder power comes on and the
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it's found,
playback begins automatically.
●The front display panel tells you how many
programmes have been recorded. If you have, for
example, 3 programmes, "REVIEW" and "3" appear
and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes,
press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and
begins playback automatically. You can access a
programme as far as 9 index codes away from the
current tape position.
NOTE:
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer
mode.

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PLAYBACK (cont.)
TimeScan Your recorder is equipped with theTimeScan function.TimeScan
allows noise free pictures to be displayed on yourTV screen in
the forward and reverse search modes.Audio will be played back
at normal speed during theTimeScan modes (Zpg. 19).
TimeScan allows you to view a programme in search mode while
listening to the audio.
NOTES:
● "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will
not be heard in TimeScan mode (
Z pg. 19).
● The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan
modes.
● During 1.5x speed TimeScan the audio playback speed will
also be 1.5 times normal, so dialog will sound fast-talking.
● In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played
back repeatedly (
Z pg. 14).
● In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will
not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, turn the recorder's TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you
release it. Each time it passes a click position, the
playback speed changes.
(Refer to the chart on pg. 19 for playback speeds.)
OR
During playback, press PUSH JOG or .
●The more times you press, the faster the playback
picture moves.
●To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite
direction.
(Refer to the chart on pg. 19 for playback speeds.)
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Variable-Speed Search
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Audio signal during TimeScan
Sound of 1, 3and 5is heard.
Sound of 2and 4is not heard.
Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.
Playback tape
PAUSE
MENU
PUSH JOG
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Reverse Forward
Search Play Slow-motion *Still Slow-motion Play Search
-7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 3x 5x 7x
Audio is output. Audio is not Audio is Audio is not Audio is output.
output. output. output.
Reverse Forward
Search Play Slow-motion *Still Slow-motion Play Search
(Time Jog**) (Time Jog**)
-9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/2x -1/3x 0 1/3x 1/2x 1x 1.5x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x
-7x -3x -1/2x 0 1/2x 1x 1.5x 2x 5x 9x
Audio is output. Audio is not Audio is Audio is Audio is output.
output. output. output.
TimeScan
* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's PUSH JOG or button. Still mode can only be engaged by
pressing the PAUSE button.
**Smooth slow motion delivering an uninterrupted moving image without distortion.Time Jog does not work NTSC or
MECECAM playback.
If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set "TIME SCAN AUDIO" to "OFF" (See below).
TimeScan Audio
The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF
as required.
*The default setting is "ON".
1Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen.
2Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "FUNCTION
SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG .
3Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to "TIME SCAN
AUDIO", then press OK or PUSH JOG to select "ON" or "OFF".
4Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
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playback
SPEED SP
SPEED LP
Audio output
FUNCTION SET
B.E.S.T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O.S.D. ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
NEXT PAGE
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
PREVIOUS PAGE
DIGITAL 3R ON
S-VHS ON
TIME SCAN AUDIO ON
[5/∞] =
[MENU] : EXIT
< PAL or MESECAM tape >
Names of
Special-effects
playback
SPEED SP/EP
Audio output
< NTSC tape >
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● If the picture jitters vertically, noise appears or the upper or
lower part of the picture is distorded at -1/2x, -1/3x, 1/3x, 1/2x
or 1.5x normal speed, use TV PROG + or –to correct the
picture.
●Noise tends to apperar at -9x or 9x normal speed during
TimeScan search.
●When noise appears or the upper or lower part of the
picture is distorted duringTimeScan search, press and
adjust tracking with TV PROG + or –button.
●The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right
corner of theTV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The display
may be distorted.)
●To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
●When using the recorder's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the
playback speed may not change in the correct step if it is
turned too fast.
●Picture and audio may become distorted when the
recording speed changes. When this happens, resume
normal playback once, and then try usingTimeScan again.
●The picture may be noisy or there may be a loss of colour
when you change the playback speed. (More noise will
appear with LP recordings.)
●During high-speed search with an NTSC tape containing
both SP and EP recordings, the search speed will change
automatically to 7x normal playback speed withTimeScan
when the recording tape speed switches from EP to SP.
●
Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be
distorted during search (includingTimeScan), still, frame-by-
frame playback, 2x search, or depending on the tape being used.
● Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.
●When normal playback resumes from search (including
TimeScan), still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback,
the picture may jitter vertically momentarily depending on
the type ofTV being used.
●
InTimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video
and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.
●TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal
playback.
●When material such as music videos where there is non-
stop sound (very few breaks in the soundtrack) are viewed
at 1.5x or 2x normal speed, the audio playback may be
faster than normal.
●Depending on the type of tape contents, the sound may not
be clear during forward slow-motion playback.
●Time Jog cannot be activated by pressing PAUSE for longer
than 2 seconds.
●When the playback direction is reversed, it takes
approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.
●
There will be a loss of colour or the picture will be monochrome
with an LP-recorded MESECAM tape duringTimeScan.
●TimeScan at -1/2x, 1/2x and 1.5x normal speed are not
possible with a MESECAM tape.
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TV signals being received by the recorder's built-in tuner can be
recorded onto a video tape.You can "capture" a TV programme
using your video recorder.
S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the
SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in
the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
RECORDING
Basic
Recording LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
●The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder
power comes on automatically.
●Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button (Zpg. 50).
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
2
Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the
channel you wish to record.
SET TAPE SPEED
3
Press SP/LP/EP ( ). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on
the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
speed.
START RECORDING
4
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
5
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
STOP RECORDING
6
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the
cassette.
●To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its safety tab.To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
Accidental erasure prevention
Recording Resume
Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or InstantTimer
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless
the recorder's memory backup has expired.
PAUSE
STOP
RECORD
TV PROG+/–
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first
SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the
cassette (Zpg. 26).
PLAY
NUMBER
SP/LP/EP
Turn on the TV and select theVIDEO channel (or AV mode).
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
SP/LP/EP
NOTE:
When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will
always be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is
used.
RECORD
COLOUR SYSTEM
TV PROG