JVC HR-S8960E User manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S8960E
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ..................................2
INDEX 4
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 10
Basic Connections ...............................10
S-VIDEO Connection ...........................11
INITIAL SETTINGS 12
Auto Set Up .........................................12
Preset Download .................................14
Language .............................................16
SAT CONTROL SET 17
Satellite Receiver Control Setting .........17
T-V LINK 19
T-V Link Functions ...............................19
PLAYBACK 20
Basic Playback .....................................20
Playback Features ................................21
RECORDING 24
Basic Recording ...................................24
Recording Features ..............................25
B.E.S.T. Picture System .........................27
TIMER RECORDING 28
SHOWVIEW ® Timer Programming ........28
Express Timer Programming .................30
24 Hour Express Timer Programming ...32
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording ............................................35
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION 36
Navigation ...........................................36
EDITING 40
Edit From A Camcorder ........................40
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ..............................................41
Audio Dubbing ....................................42
Insert Editing ........................................44
Output/Input Set ..................................46
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 48
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ......48
Connecting/Using A Decoder ..............50
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ......51
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 52
Mode Set .............................................52
Tuner Set .............................................57
Clock Set .............................................63
Video Channel Set ...............................65
TROUBLESHOOTING 66
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 69
SPECIFICATIONS 70
LIST OF TERMS 71
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SAFETY FIRST
Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
8When 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.
8Dangerous 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
8Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.
8It 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 literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
●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.
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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 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.
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/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be
played back on a single-speed video recorder.
ATTENTION:
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.
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
ACassette Loading Slot
B24H EXPRESS #Button 墌pg. 32
CAdvanced JOG Dial 墌pg. 20, 32
DS-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors
墌pg. 40
ESTANDBY/ON 1Button 墌pg. 12
FINSERT Button 墌pg. 44
GAudio Dubbing (A. DUB) Button 墌pg. 42
HFront Display Panel 墌pg. 6
IInfrared Beam Receiving Window
JSAT#Button 墌pg. 35
KS-VHS ET Button 墌pg. 26
LRecord 7Button 墌pg. 24
MPause 9Button 墌pg. 21
NStop/Eject 0Button 墌pg. 20, 24
OPlay 4Button 墌pg. 20
To access covered connectors, pull and open the
connector cover.
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REAR VIEW
AMains Power Cord 墌pg. 10
BS VIDEO OUT Connector 墌pg. 11
CAV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector
墌pg. 10, 41, 48, 49, 50
DSAT CONTROL Connector 墌pg. 17
EANT. IN Connector 墌pg. 10
FAV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector
墌pg. 17, 41, 48, 49, 50
GRemote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 40
HAUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌pg. 51
IRF OUT Connector 墌pg. 10
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INDEX (cont.)
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
AInstant REVIEW Indicator 墌pg. 22
BStart Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 28, 32
CS-VHS Indicator 墌pg. 26, 55
DStop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 28, 32
EVCR Indicator 墌pg. 25
FChannel/Clock/Remain Display 墌pg. 15
Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAt*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 47), “SAt” appears
instead of “L-2”.
G“Timer”Indicator 墌pg. 29, 31, 32
HAutomatic Satellite Programme Recording
Indicator ()
墌pg. 35
IPlay Indicator
JRecord Indicator
KCounter Display
(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”.)
LTape Speed SP/LP/EP 墌pg. 24
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
When “O.S.D.”is set to “ON”(墌pg. 53), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
AOperation Mode Indicators
BTape Speed SP/LP/EP
CTape Direction
DIndex MARK Indicator 墌pg. 24
ECounter Display
FTape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 25
GAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 23
HTape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press 3or
5from the Stop mode
or perform an Index Search
(墌pg. 22). The position of
“q”in relation to “0”
(beginning) or “+”(end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
IVPS/PDC Indicator 墌pg. 29, 31
JType of Broadcast 墌pg. 26
KCurrent Day/Month/Year
LClock Display
MChannel Position Number and Station Name/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or
SAT*)
* When “L-2 SELECT”is set to “SAT”(墌pg. 47), “SAT”appears
instead of “L-2”.
NTimer Warning Display
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the
timer-recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the
Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5
minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear
the display, press &on the remote control.
S-VHS ET Indicator
(S-VHS ET : ON/S-VHS ET : OFF) 墌pg. 26, 55
O“Cassette Loaded”Mark
Beginning End
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INDEX (cont.)
REMOTE CONTROL ATV Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs”on page 9
BTV/VCR Button 墌pg. 25 and “Operating JVC
TVs”on page 9
CREVIEW Button 墌pg. 22
DNumber Keys 墌pg. 24, 28
EVPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 29, 31
FCancel &Button 墌pg. 33
0000 Button 墌pg. 25
GSTOP +/–Button 墌pg. 30
HSTART +/–Button 墌pg. 30
IPROG Button 墌pg. 28
JProgramme Check "Button 墌pg. 33
KRewind 3Button 墌pg. 20, 21
LRecord 7Button 墌pg. 24
MStop 8Button 墌pg. 20, 24
NMENU Button 墌pg. 16
OrtButton 墌pg. 12
TV PR +/–Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs”on
page 9
PSTANDBY/ON 1Button 墌pg. 12
QAUDIO Button 墌pg. 23
^(TV Muting) Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs”
on page 9
RDisplay ––: ––Button 墌pg. 25
SDAILY Button 墌pg. 29, 31
TWEEKLY Button 墌pg. 29, 31
UAUX Button 墌pg. 40
VTimer#Button 墌pg. 29, 31
WDATE +/–Button 墌pg. 30
XPR +/–Button 墌pg. 24
YAuto Tracking pButton 墌pg. 23
SP/LP/EP Button 墌pg. 24
Z30 SEC Button 墌pg. 22
aPlay 4Button 墌pg. 20
bFast Forward 5Button 墌pg. 20, 21
cPause 9Button 墌pg. 21
dOK Button 墌pg. 13
Information Button*
* If you press this button when “O.S.D.”is set to “ON”(墌pg. 53),
you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen.
eweButton 墌pg. 21, 22
TV %+/–Button 墌“Operating JVC TVs”on
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Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your JVC TV while holding down the TV button.
(墌“Operating JVC TVs”below)
This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (墌“Operating
JVC TVs”below)
●Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Operating JVC TVs
To operate your TV, while holding down the TV button, press the corresponding button: 1, TV/VCR, TV PR +/–, TV %+/–,
^(TV Muting).
NOTES:
●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 may not 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.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
Basic Connections It’s essential that your video recorder be properly
connected.
ACheck the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”on page 70.
BSituate the recorder.
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect the recorder to TV.
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF Connection
8To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector
on the rear panel of the recorder.
CConnect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT
connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the
TV’s aerial connector.
AV Connection
8To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
Connection”.
BConnect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
DConnect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input
connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of
interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy
stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo
TV.
NOTES:
●The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts 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). If your TV’s 21-pin AV input
connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set
“L-1 OUTPUT”to “S-VIDEO”after the connection and the
initial settings are completed (墌pg. 46). You can obtain
high-quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to
use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C
signal.)
●Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode
according to the type of your TV’s SCART connector.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction
manual of your television.
●To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the
S-VIDEO connection described on page 11.
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 AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT
ANT. IN
RF OUT
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up”on page 12.
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S-VIDEO Connection
8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN
connectors . . .
AConnect the recorder to TV.
AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
Connection”(墌pg. 10).
BConnect the recorder’s S VIDEO OUT connector to
the TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector.
CConnect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
BConnect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
NOTES:
●You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
●With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset
Download function (墌pg. 14).
●If your TV is not stereo-capable, use the recorder’s AUDIO
OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi-Fi
stereo sound reproduction. (墌pg. 51)
●To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to its AV mode.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
Back of TV
Aerial connector
S-VIDEO IN
connector
AUDIO IN connectors
S-Video cable
(not provided)
Audio cable
(not provided)
Mains outlet
Mains
power cord
Back of recorder
RF cable (provided)
S VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
TV aerial cable
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up”on page 12.
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Auto Set Up
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/
Auto Guide Program Number Set
ATurn on the recorder.
Press 1on the recorder or remote control. The Country
Set display appears on the TV screen.
BSelect your country.
NOTES:
●If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.
●If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG,
C
ESKÁREPUBLIKA,
POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock
Set screen appears. Set the clock manually (墌pg. 63), then
go to step 4.
●If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.
After the 1button on the recorder or remote control is
pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply
selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the
tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers
automatically.
* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also
need to select your language.
**If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (
C
ESKÁ
REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe
(OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually.
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.
●The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection
墌pg. 10) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection
墌pg. 10).
ATTENTION
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
NOTE:
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”on page 65.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name.
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is
selected.
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CSelect the language.
DPerform Auto Set Up.
Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select “Auto”and press OK or e.
●When you have connected the video recorder to a TV offering
T-V Link via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (墌pg. 10) and
the TV is turned on, the recorder automatically performs the
Preset Download (墌pg. 14) even if you select “Auto”or
“AUTO SET”for Auto Set Up function.
EConfirm/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 2on page 12, “2”appears
instead of “1”.
●To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the
video channel.
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.
NOTES:
●In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder cannot perform Auto
Clock Set .
●If there is a power cut, or if you press 1or 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 from step 1.
●Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
●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
(墌pg. 60, “INFORMATION”).
Press OK. The Language Set
display appears on the TV
screen.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.
(Example) DEUTSCH is selected.
On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO SET”and press OK or
e.
“Auto”blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press
any button on the recorder or remote control until the
front display panel shows either the display as
illustrated in step 5or “– –:––”as illustrated on
page 15.
●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.
Beginning End
ATTENTION
Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s
memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their
Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory
and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. The
recorder will automatically perform Auto Clock Set.
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as
required.
●Video channel setting (for RF connection users) 墌pg. 65
●Tuner setting 墌pg. 57
●Clock setting 墌pg. 63
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (墌pg. 57) and, if necessary, video channel
setting (墌pg. 65).
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Preset Download
Auto Channel Set by Downloading
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide
Program Number Set
NOTES:
●For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
●In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder cannot perform Auto
Clock Set.
●If there is a power cut, or if you press 1or MENU while
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be
sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the
beginning.
●Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
reception condition.
●On this recorder, the characters available for station names
(ID) are A–Z, 0–9, –, f, + and I(space). Some names of
downloaded stations may differ from those of your TV
(墌pg. 61).
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV
connection (墌pg. 10), the recorder will automatically perform
Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4on
page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and
Guide Program numbers automatically.
APerform Preset Download.
Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select “CH ––” and press OK or e.
BSet the video channel.
Set the video channel to off manually. (墌pg. 65)
ATTENTION
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,
etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via
fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and
available functions may differ by system.
Perform steps 1to 3of “Auto Set Up”on page 12 before
continuing.
On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“T-V LINK”and press OK or
e.
Preset positions on the front display panel increase from
“CH1”; do NOT press any button on the recorder or remote
control until the front display panel shows clock time,
“(CH) 1”or “– –:––”as illustrated on page 15.
●If you are using the on-screen
display, the T-V LINK screen
will appear. When Preset
Download is completed,
“COMPLETED”appears for
about 5 seconds, then the
normal screen appears.
●If you press any button on the
recorder or remote control
while downloading is in
progress, it will be interrupted.
COMPLETED
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Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto 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 station names (ID –墌pg. 62) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is
tuned to a different station.
●If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel
positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 59 –62.
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1”(channel position) 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).
●If station names (ID –墌pg. 62) have also been stored in the recorder’s memory, the station name
will be displayed at the top left corner of the TV screen for about 5 seconds when the recorder is
tuned to a different station.
●If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to change channel
positions, or to set or change station names, see pages 59 –62.
BPerform “Clock Set”on page 63.
If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed, “– –:––”is displayed.
Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder’s power once, then turn the
recorder’s power back on again.
The Country Set display appears on the TV screen; perform “Auto Set Up”on page 12 or “Preset
Download”on page 14 again.
IMPORTANT
●To check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly, perform the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming (墌pg. 28).
●In certain reception conditions, station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work
properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer-record a TV programme using the SHOWVIEW
system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using the SHOWVIEW
system, be sure to check the desired channel is selected correctly (墌pg. 28, “ShowView ®Timer Programming”).
●Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those stations with
an unacceptable picture (墌pg. 60, “Delete A Channel”).
INFORMATION
Language for the on-screen display
Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in
step 2on page 12 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.
If you want to change the language setting manually, see “Language”on page 16.
Just Clock
Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at
regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON”
(墌pg. 63, “Just Clock”).
SUOMI ]SUOMI DANMARK ]DANSK NEDERLAND ]NEDERLANDS
PORTUGAL ]ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH ]DEUTSCH GREECE ]ENGLISH
DEUTSCHLAND ]DEUTSCH CESKÁREPUBLIKA ]CEcTINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH
POLSKA ]POLSKI ITALIA ]ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE ]ENGLISH
NORGE ]NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG]MAGYAR
SVERIGE ]SVENSKA ESPAÑA]CASTELLANO
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up
selects the language automatically (墌pg. 15), you can
change the language setting manually as required.
AAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
BAccess the Country Set screen.
CSelect your country.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name, then press OK or e.
DSelect the language.
EReturn to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or
AV mode).
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or e.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.
●You do not have to press OK;
pressing OK enters AUTO SET/
T-V LINK screen.
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SAT CONTROL SET
Satellite Receiver
Control Setting
The following procedure is required if you receive
satellite channels through a satellite receiver.
Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer
programming (墌pg. 28) or Express timer programming
(墌pg. 30) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”
and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s
channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
Installing Satellite Controller
ASituate the Satellite Controller.
Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is
unobstructed.
BAttach the Satellite Controller.
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back
of the Satellite Controller.
CMake connections.
Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART
connector.
NOTE:
When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction
manual.
DConnect the Satellite Controller to recorder.
Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL
connector on the rear panel.
Satellite receiver
Satellite Controller
(suggested locations)
Transmitter
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
SAT CONTROL
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
Your recorder
Satellite Controller
(provided)
Back of recorder
Satellite receiver
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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)
Setting satellite receiver's brand and
channel
After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and
channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller
cannot work correctly.
ATurn on the satellite receiver.
Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.
BAccess the Main Menu screen on the
recorder.
Press MENU.
CAccess the Initial Set screen.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or e.
DAccess the Sat Control Set screen.
EEnter the satellite receiver’s brand.
FSelect the satellite receiver’s channel for
testing.
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV
mode).
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to
“SAT CONTROL SET”, then
press OK or e.
Press the appropriate number
keys to enter the brand code
from the list on page 19, then
press OK.
●If the brand code you entered
is invalid, the code field will
be reset. Enter the correct
brand code again.
●If the recorder is in playback or
recording mode, you cannot
set the brand code.
Press the appropriate number
keys to enter one of the
channel positions on the
satellite receiver, then press
OK.
●You can select the channel
position between 1 to 999.
●After pressing OK, the recorder
enters the Test mode.
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SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)
T-V LINK
GCheck the result of the test.
If the satellite receiver’s
channel number has been
changed to the same one as
you set in step 6 ...
Press rt to move the highlight
bar (pointer) to “CHANGED
TO ...”, then press OK or eto
finish the Sat Control Set mode.
If the satellite receiver’s
channel number has not been changed correctly ...
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “NOT
CHANGED”, then press OK or e. Then perform the
procedure again from step 5.
NOTES:
●The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite
receiver.
●For some satellite receivers, you need to set its channel input
mode to 2-digit.
●If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes, be
sure to set to “All Channel Mode”. For details, refer to the
instruction manual of the satellite receiver.
●When selecting the satellite receiver’s channel (墌step 6),
signals from the remote control may interfere with signals
transmitted from the Satellite Controller. In this case, move the
remote control as close to the recorder’s infrared beam
receiving window as possible.
T-V Link Functions
When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired
21-pin SCART cable (墌pg. 10), the following functions are
available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering
T-V Link, etc.*
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired
21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available
functions may differ by system.
NexTView Link
You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
information from your TV for timer-programming on the
recorder.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
TV Auto Power On
The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically
whenever you play a tape.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
VCR Auto Standby
You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
Direct Rec
You can easily start recording the programme that you are
watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT
REC”to “ON”(墌pg. 54).
BRAND NAME CODE
JVC
AMSTRAD
ASTON 97
CANAL SATELLITE
CANAL +
D-BOX
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)
FINLUX
FORCE
GALAXIS
GRUNDIG
HIRSCHMANN
HUMAX
ITT NOKIA
JERROLD 75
KATHREIN
LUXOR
MASCOM
MASPRO
NOKIA
PACE
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
RADIX
RFT
SABA
SAGEM
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SIEMENS
SKYMASTER
TECHNISAT
THOMSON
TPS
TRIAX
WISI
73
60, 61, 62, 63, 92
97
81
81
85
82
68
89
88
64, 65, 102
64, 78, 99
88
68
75
70, 71, 96
68
93
70
87, 94
65, 67, 74, 86, 92, 97
74, 92
66, 84, 101
78
69
97
83, 90
68
83
64
69, 98
66, 100
97
83
91
64
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PLAYBACK
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
pointed toward the recorder.
●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically.
●If the record safety tab is intact, the recorder checks the tape
information for Programme Navigation. For details, refer to
“Navigation”(墌pg. 36).
BFind the programme start point.
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3or
turn the JOG dial* to the left. To go forward, press 5or
turn the JOG dial* to the right.
* functions only if FDP shows counter reading.
CStart playback.
Press 4. “bESt”appears blinking in the recorder’s front
display panel during automatic tracking. (墌pg. 27)
DStop playback.
Press 8on the remote control or 0on the recorder’s
front panel. Then press 0to remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or
AV mode).
Clean the video heads using 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pg. 53)).
NOTE:
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
Usable cassettes
●Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this
video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a
VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any
full-sized VHS cassette.
●This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super
VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on
regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals
can be recorded and played back using Super VHS
cassettes.
* By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes
with this recorder.
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