JVC SR-VS30E User manual

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CONTENTS
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Mini DV/S-VHS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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/RECORDING ON VHS DECK 20
Basic Playback (VHS deck) ......................20
Basic Recording (VHS deck) ....................21
Playback Features (VHS deck) .................22
Recording Features (VHS deck) ................26
B.E.S.T. Picture System (VHS deck) ..........29
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK 30
Basic Playback (DV deck) ........................30
Basic Recording (DV deck) ......................31
Playback Features (DV deck) ...................32
Recording Features (DV deck) .................34
TIMER RECORDING 36
SHOWVIEW®Timer Programming .............36
Express Timer Programming ....................38
24 Hour Express Timer Programming ......40
EDITING 44
Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) .............44
Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) .............45
Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) .........46
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) .........47
Edit From A Camcorder ...........................48
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder ..................................................50
Output/Input Set ......................................52
Audio Dubbing ........................................54
Insert Editing ............................................56
Random Assemble Editing .......................58
REMOTE CONTROL 60
Remote Control Functions .......................60
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 63
Connecting To A Printer ..........................63
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ..........64
Connecting/Using A Decoder ..................66
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ..........67
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 68
Mode Set .................................................68
Tuner Set .................................................74
Clock Set .................................................80
SHOWVIEW®System Setup .......................82
TROUBLESHOOTING 83
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 87
SPECIFICATIONS 88
LIST OF TERMS 89
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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 in any 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.
●Cassettes marked “Mini DV” can be used with the DV deck of this recorder. The DV deck can play back and record only PAL signals.
●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 (Long Play) mode cannot be played back on a
single-speed video recorder.
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
DV IN/OUT
ENTREE/SORTIE DV
VHS
DUB
COPIE
DV
DV VHS
PR –/ +
PUSH / TURN
24H
EXPRESS
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R.A.EDIT START
IN /OUT
INSERT A.DUB
ASTANDBY/ON 1Button 墌pg. 12
BDV Eject Button 墌pg. 30, 31
CStop 8Button 墌pg. 20, 21, 30, 31
DMini DV Cassette Loading Slot
EPlay 4Button 墌pg. 20, 30
FPause 9Button 墌pg. 21, 22, 31, 32
GDV Button 墌pg. 30, 31
HVHS Button 墌pg. 20, 21
IVHS Cassette Loading Slot
JRandom Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button
墌pg. 58
KRandom Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 59
LVIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 48, 56
MVHS Eject Button 墌pg. 20, 21
NDV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) 墌pg. 48
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and
extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with
the i.Link standard.
ODubbing Direction (DV / VHS) Indicators
墌pg. 44, 45
PDubbing (DUB) Button 墌pg. 44, 45
Dubbing Direction ( / ) Buttons 墌pg. 44, 45
QRecord 7Button 墌pg. 21, 31
RDV mode Indicators 墌pg. 30, 31
SInfrared Beam Receiving Window
TFront Display Panel 墌pg. 6
UVHS mode Indicators 墌pg. 20, 21
V24H EXPRESS #Button 墌pg. 40
WAdvanced JOG Dial 墌pg. 20, 30, 40
XINSERT Button 墌pg. 57
YRandom Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 58
ZAudio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌pg. 55
aRemote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 48
bAUDIO Input Connectors 墌pg. 48, 54, 56
cS-VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 48, 56
To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the
cover.
PULL-OPEN
TIRER-OUVRIR
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REAR VIEW
SOUT
SORTIE
ANTENNA
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AUDIO
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SAT CONTROL
CONTROLEUR SAT
OUT
SORTIE
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
ENTREE/DECODEUR
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT
ENTREE/SORTIE
AANTENNA IN Connector 墌pg. 10
BS OUT Connector 墌pg. 11
CAV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector
墌pg. 10, 50, 64, 65, 66
DMains Power Cord 墌pg. 10
EANTENNA OUT Connector 墌pg. 10
FAV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector
墌pg. 17, 50, 64, 65, 66
GSAT CONTROL Connector 墌pg. 17
HAUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌pg. 67
ICooling fan
●This prevents the temperature from rising inside the recorder.
Do not remove it.
●Install the recorder so as not to block the area around the fan.
●The fan may be activated even if the recorder is turned off.
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INDEX (cont.)
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
Z pg. 31
AB.E.S.T. Picture System Display (VHS deck only)
墌pg. 29
BSymbolic Mode Indicators
CTape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 21, 31
DStart Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 38, 40
Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 38, 40
E“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 37, 39, 40
FTape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only)
墌pg. 27
GChannel/Clock Display 墌pg. 15
HInstant REVIEW Indicator (VHS deck only)
墌pg. 23
IVPS/PDC Indicator 墌pg. 37, 39
JS-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) 墌pg. 71
KVCR Indicator
L“Cassette Loaded” Mark
MCounter/Remain Display (VHS deck only)
墌pg. 27
Time Code Display (DV deck only) 墌pg. 35
NMode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 53), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
PLAY:
FF/REW VARIABLE
SEARCH:
STILL:
SLOW:
RECORD:
RECORD PAUSE:
AUDIO DUBBING:
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:
INSERT:
INSERT PAUSE:
AV INSERT:
AV INSERT PAUSE:
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 69), various
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
AOperation Mode Indicators
BTape Speed SP/LP/EP
* EP is for NTSC playback only.
CTape Direction
DCounter Display
ETape Remaining Time Indicator 墌pg. 27
FAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 25
GTape 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. 23). 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.
HType of Broadcast 墌pg. 28
IVHS Indicator
JCurrent Day/Month/Year
KClock Display
LChannel Position Number and Station Name/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 53), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
Dubbing Direction Indicators
(DV ]VHS) 墌pg. 45
MTimer 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.
N“Cassette Loaded” Mark
Beginning End
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 69), various
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
AOperation Mode Indicators
BTape Speed SP/LP
CSound Mode Display 墌pg. 73
DTime Code Display 墌pg. 35, 73
EAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 33
FType of Broadcast 墌pg. 35
GDV Indicator
HCurrent Day/Month/Year
IClock Display
JChannel Position Number and Station Name/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌pg. 53), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
Dubbing Direction Indicators
(VHS ]DV) 墌pg. 44
KTimer 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.
ERROR Indicator*
* ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a
copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is
not possible depending on the condition.
L“Cassette Loaded” Mark
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INDEX (cont.)
REMOTE CONTROL ALCD Panel 墌pg. 36
BDV Button 墌pg. 30, 31
CTV/CABLE/SAT Button 墌pg. 61, 62
DAUDIO Button 墌pg. 25, 33
^(TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 61
ELCD PROG Button 墌pg. 36
FNumber Keys 墌pg. 21, 31, 36
GDAILY Button 墌pg. 37, 39
HVPS/PDC Button 墌pg. 37, 39
ICounter Reset 0000 Button 墌pg. 27
Cancel &Button 墌pg. 42
JProgramme Check "Button 墌pg. 42
KPROG Button 墌pg. 38
LSTART +/– Button 墌pg. 38
MSTOP +/– Button 墌pg. 38
NRewind 3Button 墌pg. 20, 30
OPlay 4Button 墌pg. 20, 30
PRecord 7Button 墌pg. 21, 31
QStop 8Button 墌pg. 20, 30
RrtButton 墌pg. 12
TV PR +/– Button 墌pg. 61
SVHS Button 墌pg. 20, 21
TSTANDBY/ON 1Button 墌pg. 12
UDisplay – –:– – Button 墌pg. 27
VTV/VCR Button 墌pg. 61
WREVIEW Button 墌pg. 23
XTransmit Button
墌pg. 36
YWEEKLY Button 墌pg. 37, 39
ZTimer #Button 墌pg. 37, 39
aAUX Button 墌pg. 48
bMENU Button 墌pg. 16
cAuto Tracking pButton 墌pg. 25
SP/LP Button 墌pg. 21, 31
dOK Button 墌pg. 13
e30 SEC Button 墌pg. 23
fPR +/– Button 墌pg. 21, 31
gDATE +/– Button 墌pg. 39
hFast Forward 5Button 墌pg. 20, 30
iPause 9Button 墌pg. 21, 31
jweButton 墌pg. 22, 23
TV %+/– Button 墌pg. 61
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also
be used to operate your TV. (墌pg. 61)
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How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers
of JVC and other brands. (墌pg. 61, 62)
●Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
NOTES:
●When inserting the batteries, be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover.
●If the remote control doesn’t work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.
Remote Control LCD
The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite receiver’s functions. The LCD
indicates which of these (VIDEO, TV or CABLE/SAT) the remote control can currently operate. When you first purchase the remote
control, or after you have just replaced the batteries, VIDEO A (A code) is selected.
NOTES:
Even if “TV” is displayed on the LCD, the following operations can be performed without switching the mode.
●Basic operations for the recorder
After an operation is completed, “TV” reappears on the LCD.
●Express timer programming and SHOWVIEW timer programming operations
To perform a TV operation again, switch to TV mode first.
●Accessing main menu
To perform a TV operation again, switch to TV mode first.
ATo operate your video recorder, first press the VHS or DV. To switch
the remote control’s A/B/C/D code, refer to page 60.
BTo operate your TV, first press TV/CABLE/SAT until “TV” appears
on the LCD. (墌pg. 61)
CTo operate your satellite receiver, first press TV/CABLE/SAT until
“CABLE SAT” appears on the LCD. (墌pg. 62)
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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 88.
BSituate the recorder.
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect the recorder to TV.
ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
connector on the rear panel of the recorder.
CConnect the provided RF cable between the
ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s aerial connector.
DConnect the 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.
●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. 52). 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.
DConnect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
ATTENTION:
Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector
(SCART) for the connection to the recorder.
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
ANTENNA
IN
ANTENNA
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 “Basic
Connections” (墌pg. 10).
BConnect the recorder’s S 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. 67)
●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.
SOUT
SORTIE
ANTENNA
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AUDIO
L
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SAT CONTROL
CONTROLEUR SAT
OUT
SORTIE
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
ENTREE/DECODEUR
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT
ENTREE/SORTIE
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 OUT
AUDIO OUT
TV aerial cable
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA OUT
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 front display panel and/or on
the TV screen.
BSelect your country.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select your international telephone country
code of your country referring to the chart in the left
column.
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND (49) is selected.
NOTES:
●If you have selected BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE (41), go to
step 3.
●If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG (36),
C
ESKÁ
REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE
(EE), press OK. The Clock Set screen appears. Set the clock
manually (墌pg. 80), then go to step 4.
●If you have selected any other country name (code), press OK
and 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.
International Telephone Country Code
BELGIUM
CESKÁ REPUBLIKA
DANMARK
DEUTSCHLAND
ESPAÑA
GREECE
ITALIA
MAGYARORSZÁG
NEDERLAND
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42
45
49
34
30
39
36
31
NORGE
ÖSTERREICH
POLSKA
PORTUGAL
SUISSE
SUOMI
SVERIGE
OTHER WESTERN EUROPE
OTHER EASTERN EUROPE
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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.
●If you want to use the on-screen display, the TV should be
set to its AV mode.
On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name.
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CSelect the language.
Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front
display panel and/or on the TV screen.
On the front display panel
Press rt to select your language code.
(Example) DEUTSCH (02) is selected for SUISSE (41).
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” for
Auto Set Up function.
NOTES:
●In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number 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. 77, “INFORMATION”).
Language Code
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ITALIANO
CASTELLANO
:
:
:
:
:
01
02
03
04
05
NEDERLANDS
SVENSKA
NORSK
SUOMI
DANSK
:
:
:
:
:
06
07
08
09
10
On the on-screen display
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.
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 clock time, “(CH) 1” or
“– –:– –” as illustrated on page 15.
International telephone
country code Language code
DANSK
SUOMI
NORSK
SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS
CASTELLANO
ITALIANO
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
●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.
When the Auto Set Up is
completed, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears for
about 5 seconds, then the
normal screen appears.
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. You
only need to set the clock. (墌pg. 80)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as
required.
●Tuner setting 墌pg. 74
●Clock setting 墌pg. 80
If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
tuner setting (墌pg. 74).
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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 can perform neither
Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number 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. 78).
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via a 21-pin
SCART cable (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.
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.
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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. Then the GUIDE
PROG SET screen will appear
during Guide Program
Number Set. 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.
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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 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. 79) 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 76 – 79.
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is
displayed.
ATurn on the TV and select its 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. 79) 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 76 – 79.
BPerform “Clock Set” on page 80.
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 front display panel and/or 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. 36).
●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. 36, “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. 77, “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. 80, “Just Clock”).
SUOMI ]SUOMI DANMARK ]DANSK NEDERLAND ]NEDERLANDS
PORTUGAL ]ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH ]DEUTSCH GREECE ]ENGLISH
DEUTSCHLAND ]DEUTSCH CESKÁ REPUBLIKA ]ENGLISH OTHER WESTERN EUROPE]ENGLISH
POLSKA ]ENGLISH ITALIA ]ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE ]ENGLISH
NORGE ]NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG ]ENGLISH
SVERIGE ]SVENSKA ESPAÑA ]CASTELLANO
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in 10 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 AV mode.
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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.
MAIN MENU
MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
OUTPUT/INPUT SET
INITIAL SET
DANSK
SUOMI
NORSK
SVENSKA
NEDERLANDS
CASTELLANO
ITALIANO
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
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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. 36) or Express timer programming
(墌pg. 38) 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)
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 AV mode.
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Press rt to move the
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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. 69).
BRAND NAME CODE
JVC
AMSTRAD
CANAL SATELLITE
CANAL +
D-BOX
ECHOSTAR
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL)
FINLUX
FORCE
GALAXIS
GRUNDIG
HIRSCHMANN
ITT NOKIA
JERROLD
KATHREIN
LUXOR
MASCOM
MASPRO
NOKIA
PACE
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
RFT
SABA
SAGEM
SALORA
SIEMENS
SKYMASTER
THOMSON
TPS
TRIAX
WISI
73
60, 61, 62, 63, 92
81
81
85
78, 79, 80
82
68
89
88
64, 65
64, 78, 99
68
75
70, 71, 96
68
93
70
87, 94
65, 67, 74, 86, 92
74, 92
66, 84
69
97
83, 90
68
64
69, 98
97
83
91
64
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK
Basic Playback
(VHS deck)
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.
●The recorder’s power comes on automatically.
●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically.
●Make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front display
panel. If not, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn on
the VCR indicator.
BSelect the VHS deck.
Press VHS.
●The VHS button lights on the recorder.
CFind 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.
DStart playback.
Press 4. “BEST” appears blinking in the recorder’s front
display panel during automatic tracking. (墌pg. 29)
●The VHS playback indicator lights on the recorder.
EStop playback.
Press 8. Then press to remove the cassette.
●The VHS playback indicator turns off.
NOTE:
It is impossible to play back a tape on the VHS deck while the
recording is in progress on the DV deck. When you start
recording on the DV deck during playback on the VHS deck,
playback stops on the VHS deck and recording continues on the
DV deck.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
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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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