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CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions .................................. 2
INDEX 4
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 10
Basic Connections ............................... 10
S-VIDEO Connection ........................... 11
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 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
Output/Input Set .................................. 42
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 44
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ...... 44
Connecting/Using A Decoder .............. 46
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ...... 47
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 48
Mode Set ............................................. 48
SHOWVIEW® System Setup .................... 53
Tuner Set ............................................. 54
Clock Set ............................................. 60
Video Channel Set ............................... 62
TROUBLESHOOTING 63
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 66
SPECIFICATIONS 67
LIST OF TERMS 68
LPT0651-001A EN
2 EN 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
8 When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect
the power cord from the mains outlet.
8 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric
shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or
disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
WARNING
There are two different types of SECAM colour systems: SECAM-L, used in FRANCE (also called
SECAM-West), and SECAM-B, used in Eastern European countries (also called SECAM-East).
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM-B colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM-B television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on a
video recorder of SECAM-L standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on a
PAL video recorder with SECAM-B system incorporated (even if the TV set is SECAM-compatible).
3. SECAM-L prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM-L video recorder produce
monochrome pictures when played back with this recorder.
4. This recorder cannot be used for the SECAM-L standard. Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L
signals.
IMPORTANT
8 Please read the various precautions on pages 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.
8 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without
the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme
and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
● 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.
EN 3
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 1 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.
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.
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.
ATTENTION:
To mobile phone users:
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 generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of
the recorder as it may cause picture disturbance.
4 EN INDEX
FRONT VIEW
A STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 12 H Infrared Beam Receiving Window

B Cassette Loading Slot I SAT# Button 墌 pg. 35
C 24H EXPRESS # Button 墌 pg. 32 J Record 7 Button 墌 pg. 24
D S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors K Pause 9 Button 墌 pg. 21
墌 pg. 40 L Play 4 Button 墌 pg. 20
E Stop/Eject 0 Button 墌 pg. 20, 24 M Advanced JOG Dial 墌 pg. 20, 32
F S-VHS ET Button 墌 pg. 26
G Front Display Panel 墌 pg. 6
Connector cover
Attach the provided connector cover when you do not

use the front panel connectors.
To attach it, insert the cover’s left tab to the recorder’s
front panel connector part, then push in the cover’s
right side.
To remove it, press the cover’s left side.
EN 5
REAR VIEW
A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 10 F AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

B S VIDEO OUT Connector 墌 pg. 11 墌 pg. 17, 41, 44, 45, 46
C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector G Remote PAUSE Connector 墌 pg. 40
墌 pg. 10, 41, 44, 45, 46 H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌 pg. 47
D SAT CONTROL Connector 墌 pg. 17 I RF OUT Connector 墌 pg. 10
E ANT. IN Connector 墌 pg. 10
6 EN INDEX (cont.)
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
A Instant REVIEW Indicator 墌 pg. 22 G “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 29, 31, 32

B Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 28, 32 H Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
C S-VHS Indicator 墌 pg. 26, 51 Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 35
D Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 28, 32 I Play Indicator
E VCR Indicator 墌 pg. 25 J Record Indicator
F Channel/Clock/Remain Display 墌 pg. 15 K Counter Display
Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAt*) (The counter can display up to +/ – “19:59:59”. If
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 43), “SAt” appears the playback or recording time exceeds this limit
instead of “L-2”.
the display starts to count from “0:00:00”.)
L Tape Speed SP/LP/EP 墌 pg. 24
EN 7
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 49), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
A Operation Mode Indicators I VPS/PDC Indicator 墌 pg. 29, 31

B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP J Type of Broadcast 墌 pg. 26
C Tape Direction K Current Day/Month/Year
D Index MARK Indicator 墌 pg. 24 L Clock Display
E Counter Display M Channel Position Number and Station Name/
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator 墌 pg. 25 Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or
G Audio Mode Display 墌 pg. 23 SAT*)
H Tape Position Indicator * When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 43), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen N Timer Warning Display
when you press 3 or A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the
5 from the Stop mode timer-recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the
or perform an Index Search Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5
(墌 pg. 22). The position of minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear
“q” in relation to “0” the display, press & on the remote control.
(beginning) or “+” (end) S-VHS ET Indicator
shows you where you are (S-VHS ET : ON/S-VHS ET : OFF) 墌 pg. 26, 51
on the tape. O “Cassette Loaded” Mark
Beginning End
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
8 EN INDEX (cont.)
REMOTE CONTROL A TV Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9

B TV/VCR Button 墌 pg. 25 and “Operating JVC
TVs” on page 9
C REVIEW Button 墌 pg. 22
D Number Keys 墌 pg. 24, 28
E VPS/PDC Button 墌 pg. 29, 31
F Cancel & Button 墌 pg. 33
0000 Button 墌 pg. 25
G STOP +/– Button 墌 pg. 30
H START +/– Button 墌 pg. 30
I PROG Button 墌 pg. 28
J Programme Check " Button 墌 pg. 33
K Rewind 3 Button 墌 pg. 20, 21
L Record 7 Button 墌 pg. 24
M Stop 8 Button 墌 pg. 20, 24
N MENU Button 墌 pg. 16
O r t Button 墌 pg. 12
TV PR +/– Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” on
page 9
P STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 12
Q AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 23
^ (TV Muting) Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs”
on page 9
R Display – – : – – Button 墌 pg. 25
S DAILY Button 墌 pg. 29, 31
T WEEKLY Button 墌 pg. 29, 31
U AUX Button 墌 pg. 40
V Timer# Button 墌 pg. 29, 31
W DATE +/– Button 墌 pg. 30
X PR +/– Button 墌 pg. 24
Y Auto Tracking p Button 墌 pg. 23
SP/LP/EP Button 墌 pg. 24
Z 30 SEC Button 墌 pg. 22
a Play 4 Button 墌 pg. 20
b Fast Forward 5 Button 墌 pg. 20, 21
c Pause 9 Button 墌 pg. 21
d OK Button 墌 pg. 13
Information Button*
* If you press this button when “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 49),
you can see the current recorder status on the TV screen.
e w e Button 墌 pg. 21, 22
TV % +/– Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” on
page 9
EN 9
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.
10 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
It’s essential that your video recorder be properly
Basic Connections connected.
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY

Aerial connector VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
Back of TV
A Check the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 67.
B Situate the recorder.

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
21-pin SCART
connector
TV aerial
cable C Connect the recorder to TV.
21-pin SCART The connection method you use depends on the type of
cable TV you have.
(not provided) RF cable
(provided)
RF Connection
8 To connect to a TV with NO AV input connectors . . .
A Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
B Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector
Mains power cord ANT. IN on the rear panel of the recorder.
C Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT
connector on the rear panel of the recorder and the
TV’s aerial connector.
AV Connection
8 To connect to a TV with AV input connectors . . .
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
Connection”.
Back of recorder
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT RF OUT B Connect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the
Mains outlet recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input

connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of
D Connect the recorder to mains.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
interference. With AV connection, you can enjoy
stereo playback of video tapes if you are using a stereo
TV. After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
Up” on page 12.
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. 42). 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.
EN 11
S-VIDEO Connection
Back of TV AUDIO IN connectors
S-Video cable
S-VIDEO IN (not provided)
connector
Aerial connector Audio cable TV aerial cable

(not provided)
Mains outlet
Mains S VIDEO OUT

power cord
Back of recorder
AUDIO OUT
RF cable (provided)
8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN NOTES:

connectors . . . ● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
● With S-VIDEO connection, you cannot use the Preset
A Connect the recorder to TV.

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
A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF stereo sound reproduction. (墌 pg. 47)
Connection” (墌 pg. 10). ● To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
B Connect the recorder’s S VIDEO OUT connector to connection, set your TV to its AV mode.
the TV’s S-VIDEO IN connector. ● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
C Connect the recorder’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
TV’s AUDIO IN connectors.
After the connection is completed, perform “Auto Set
B Connect the recorder to mains. Up” on page 12.
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains outlet.
12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS
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.
Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ ● The TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV connection
墌 pg. 10) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection
Auto Guide Program Number Set 墌 pg. 10).
After the 1 button 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
A Turn on the recorder.
tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers Press 1 on the recorder or remote control. The Country
automatically. Set display appears on the TV screen.
* If you live in Belgium (BELGIUM) or Switzerland (SUISSE), you also
need to select your language.
NOTE:
** If you live in Hungary (MAGYARORSZÁG), Czech Republic (CESKÁ
If you have connected your TV to
REPUBLIKA), Poland (POLSKA) or other countries in Eastern Europe the recorder with RF connection
(OTHER EASTERN EUROPE), set the clock manually. and the on-screen display
appearing on UHF channel 36
looks distorted, perform “Video
Channel Set” on page 62.
B Select your country.

Press rt to move the
highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name.
(Example) DEUTSCHLAND is
selected.
NOTES:
● If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3.
● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA,
POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE, press OK. The Clock
Set screen appears. Set the clock manually (墌 pg. 60), then
go to step 4.
● If you have selected any other country name, go to step 4.
EN 13
C Select the language.
Press OK. The Language Set
E Confirm/Set video channel.
With RF connection
display appears on the TV The video channel that is
screen. shown on the display panel is
Press rt to move the your video channel. Press OK.
highlight bar (pointer) to the ● If you have selected
language of your choice. MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ
(Example) DEUTSCH is selected. REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or
OTHER EASTERN EUROPE in
step 2 on page 12, “2” appears
instead of “1”.
D Perform Auto Set Up. ● To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the
video channel.
Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on With AV connection
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen. Press PR – until the display
On the front display panel panel shows “1 – –” (or
Press rt to select “Auto” and press OK or e. “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.
On the on-screen display ATTENTION

Press rt to move the Once you have performed Auto Set Up, even if the recorder’s
highlight bar (pointer) to memory backup has expired, all the stored stations and their
“AUTO SET” and press OK or Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder’s memory
e. and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again. You
only need to set the clock. (墌 pg. 60)
If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as
required.
● Video channel setting (for RF connection users) 墌 pg. 62
● Tuner setting 墌 pg. 54
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel; do NOT press ● Clock setting 墌 pg. 60
any button on the recorder or remote control until the If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform
front display panel shows either the display as tuner setting (墌 pg. 54) and, if necessary, video channel
setting (墌 pg. 62).
illustrated in step 5 or “– –:– –” as illustrated on
page 15.
NOTES:
● If you are using the on-screen ● In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC (Programme
display, the AUTO SET Delivery Control) signal, the recorder can perform neither
screen will appear. As Auto Auto Clock Set nor Auto Guide Program Number Set.
Set Up progresses, the “q” ● If there is a power cut, or if you press 1 or MENU while Auto
mark on the TV screen Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure
moves from left to right. 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
Beginning End Up, the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect.
Select the appropriate TV system for those channels
(墌 pg. 57, “INFORMATION”).
● 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.
14 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV
Preset Download connection (墌 pg. 10), the recorder will automatically perform
Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on
page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and
Guide Program numbers automatically.
Auto Channel Set by Downloading Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Auto Set Up” on page 12 before
from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide continuing.
Program Number Set

ATTENTION
A Perform Preset Download.
Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on
You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link,
the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.
etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, On the front display panel
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via
fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and Press rt to select “CH – –” and press OK or e.
available functions may differ by system.
On the on-screen display

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.
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 1 or MENU while
downloading or set up is in progress, it will be interrupted; be
B Set the video channel.
Set the video channel to off manually. (墌 pg. 62)
sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from the
beginning.
● Auto Clock Set may not function properly depending on the
● 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. 58).
EN 15
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. 59) 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 56 – 59.
If Auto Channel Set has succeeded but Auto Clock Set has not, “1” (channel position) is
displayed.
A 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. 59) 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 56 – 59.
B Perform “Clock Set” on page 60.
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”).
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● 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. 57, “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 2 on page 12 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below.
SUOMI ] SUOMI DANMARK ] DANSK NEDERLAND ] NEDERLANDS
PORTUGAL ] ENGLISH ÖSTERREICH ] DEUTSCH GREECE ] ENGLISH
DEUTSCHLAND ] DEUTSCH CESKÁ REPUBLIKA ] CEcTINA OTHER WESTERN EUROPE ] ENGLISH
POLSKA ] POLSKI ITALIA ] ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE ] ENGLISH
NORGE ] NORSK MAGYARORSZÁG ] MAGYAR
SVERIGE ] SVENSKA ESPAÑA ] CASTELLANO
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. 60, “Just Clock”).
16 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen
Language 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.
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or
AV mode). A Access the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
B Access the Country Set screen.

“AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or e.
C Select your country.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name, then press OK or e.
D Select the language.

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.
E Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.
SAT CONTROL SET EN 17
The following procedure is required if you receive
Satellite Receiver satellite channels through a satellite receiver.

Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer
programming (墌 pg. 28) or Express timer programming
Control Setting
(墌 pg. 30) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2”
and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s
channels using an optional Satellite Controller.
Satellite receiver
Installing Satellite Controller
A Situate the Satellite Controller.

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is
unobstructed.
B Attach the Satellite Controller.

Satellite Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back
Your recorder (suggested locations) of the Satellite Controller.
Transmitter C Make connections.

Be sure to connect the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
Satellite Controller connector to the satellite receiver’s 21-pin SCART
(not provided) connector.
Satellite receiver NOTE:
When connecting your satellite receiver, refer to its instruction
manual.
D Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL
connector on the rear panel.
21-pin SCART cable
(not provided)
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
Back of recorder
SAT CONTROL
18 EN SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)
C Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or e.
D Access the Sat Control Set screen.

“SAT CONTROL SET”, then
press OK or e.
E Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.

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.
F Select the satellite receiver’s channel for

testing.
Press the appropriate number
keys to enter one of the
channel positions on the
satellite receiver, then press
OK.
Setting satellite receiver's brand and ● You can select the channel
position between 1 to 999.
channel ● After pressing OK, the recorder
enters the Test mode.
After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and
channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller
cannot work correctly.
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV

mode).
A Turn on the satellite receiver.

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.
B Access the Main Menu screen on the

recorder.
Press MENU.
SAT CONTROL SET (cont.)
T-V LINK EN 19
G Check the result of the test.
If the satellite receiver’s
T-V Link Functions
channel number has been When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired
changed to the same one as 21-pin SCART cable (墌 pg. 10), the following functions are
you set in step 6 ... available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering
Press rt to move the highlight T-V Link, etc.*
bar (pointer) to “CHANGED For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
TO ...”, then press OK or e to * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired
finish the Sat Control Set mode. 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available
If the satellite receiver’s functions may differ by system.
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 NexTView Link
procedure again from step 5.
You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
BRAND NAME CODE information from your TV for timer-programming on the
recorder.
JVC 73 For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 92
CANAL SATELLITE 81
CANAL +
D-BOX
81
85 TV Auto Power On
ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) 82
The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically
FINLUX 68
whenever you play a tape.
FORCE 89
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
GALAXIS 88
GRUNDIG 64, 65, 102
HIRSCHMANN 64, 78, 99
HUMAX 88 VCR Auto Standby
ITT NOKIA 68
KATHREIN 70, 71, 96 You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.
LUXOR 68 For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
MASCOM 93
MASPRO 70
NOKIA
PACE
87, 94
65, 67, 74, 86, 92
Direct Rec
PANASONIC 74, 92 You can easily start recording the programme that you are
PHILIPS 66, 84, 101 watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT
RADIX 78 REC” to “ON” (墌 pg. 50).
RFT 69
SABA 97
SAGEM 83, 90
SALORA 68
SAMSUNG 83
SIEMENS 64
SKYMASTER 69, 98
TECHNISAT 66, 100
THOMSON 97
TPS 83
TRIAX 91
WISI 64
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.
20 EN PLAYBACK
Basic Playback A Load 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
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or pointed toward the recorder.
AV mode). ● 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).
B Find the programme start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press 3 or
turn the JOG dial to the left. To go forward, press 5 or
turn the JOG dial to the right.
C Start playback.
Press 4. “bESt” appears blinking in the recorder’s front
display panel during automatic tracking. (墌 pg. 27)
D Stop playback.
Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder’s
front panel. Then press 0 to remove the cassette.
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. 49)).
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.
EN 21
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback Features Playback
NOTES: 1 Pause during playback.
Push the JOG dial.
● For speed search, refer to the table below.
● You can see smooth slow motion picture only during 1/2x OR
slow motion playback. Press 9.
● You can hear the normal audio track only during 1.5x speed
search. 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Reverse Forward Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame
playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
Reverse Reverse Slow Normal Forward OR
Reverse slow
search play motion play search
motion Press 9.
–7, –5, –3 –1 –1/6, –1/18 1/18, 1/6, 1/2* 1 1.5*,2, 3, 5, 7
OR
Press w or e.
* PAL SP/LP only
To resume normal playback, press 4 or push the JOG

dial.
Slow Motion
During playback, turn the JOG dial one click to the left
for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion,
continue to turn the JOG dial to the left after selecting all
the forward direction slow motion modes.
OR
During still picture, press and hold 9 for 2 seconds, then
release. Press 9 and release again to return to still
picture.
OR
During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to
return to still picture.
NOTE:
During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the TV
screen. Press PR + or – on the remote control to eliminate the
noises.
High-Speed (Turbo) Search

During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left or
right.
OR
During playback or still, press 5 for forward
high-speed search, or 3 for reverse high-speed search.
NOTE:
For short searches, press and hold 5 or 3 for over 2
seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal
playback resumes.
ATTENTION To resume normal playback, press 4.

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an
LP/EP-recorded tape.
● Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with
an EP-recorded tape during still, slow motion,
frame-by-frame playback or variable speed search.
● 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.
22 EN PLAYBACK (cont.)
Variable Speed Search Skip Search

During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over
forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse unwanted sections.
variable-speed search. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
OR playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
During playback, press w or e.
● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture
moves. To resume normal playback during a Skip Search,
● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction. press 4.
To resume normal playback, press 4.

Instant ReView
Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes
Index Search on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded
programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can
Your recorder automatically marks easily access any of them.
index codes at the beginning of
each recording. This function gives NOTE:
you quick access to any one of 9 Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the
index codes in either direction. Timer mode is disengaged.
NOTE: Activate Instant ReView.

Before starting, make sure the Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the
recorder is in the Stop mode. recorder searches for the index code indicating the start
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it’s found,
Activate Index Search. playback begins automatically.
Press w or e (2 or 6). “2 1” or “6 1” is ● The front display panel tells you how many programmes have
displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the been timer-recorded. If you have, for example, 3 programmes,
corresponding direction. the Instant REVIEW indicator ( ) and “3” blink. To watch
● To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly the first of the 3 programmes, press REVIEW three times. The
until the correct index number is displayed. recorder searches and begins playback automatically. You can
Example: access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the
To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w current tape position.
twice. ● The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on
To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e the front display panel after Auto Satellite Programme
once. Recording (墌 pg. 35).
Current position
Index number
● When the specified index code is located, playback begins
automatically.
EN 23
Next Function Memory Manual Tracking
The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control.
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking
Stop mode. manually by pressing the PR buttons.
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback
Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.
b- For Automatic Power Off
Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.
c- For Automatic Timer Standby
Press 3, then press # (TIMER) within 2 seconds. 1 Override automatic tracking.
During playback, press p on the remote control.
NOTE:
The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set 2 Adjust the tracking manually.
to “ON” (墌 49) and if any timer programming has been made. Press PR + or – on the remote control.
If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the recorder directly goes into ● Press p again to return to automatic tracking.
the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the 1 is
pressed for the Automatic Power Off. NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
Repeat Playback
Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100
times repeatedly.
Soundtrack Selection
Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,
1 Start playback. HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
Press 4. During Playback
Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:
2 Activate Repeat Playback.
Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. TRACK
● The Play indicator ($) on the front display panel blinks slowly. USE
● After playing back a tape 100 times, the recorder stops On-Screen Display
automatically.
HI FI
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
3 Stop Repeat Playback. Lj hR
Press 8 at any time.
● Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback. HI FI
Lj For main audio of Bilingual tapes
NOTE:
Repeat playback is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP HI FI
mode. hR For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
HI FI
NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
NOTES:
● “HI FI L j h R” should normally be selected. In this mode,
Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal
audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only
normal audio.
● For instructions on recording stereo and bilingual
programmes, refer to page 26.
● “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will
not appear (墌 pg. 49).
24 EN RECORDING
Basic Recording A Load a cassette.

Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
● The recorder checks the tape information for Programme
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” (墌 pg. 36).
AV mode).
B Choose a programme.
Press PR +/– or the number keys. Or push the JOG dial
and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you
wish to record.
C Set the tape speed.

Press SP/LP/EP (p). The current setting appears on the
front display panel or TV screen. Press SP/LP/EP (p)
again to change the setting while the tape speed is
displayed on the TV screen.
● In EP mode, the recording time is extended three times.
● If you record a programme in EP mode on this recorder, it is
recommended to play back the EP-recorded tape on this
recorder.
● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is
set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 52)
D Start recording.
Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control, or
press 7 on the recorder.
● If “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 49), “MARK” blinks on the
screen while an index code is being marked.
● When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON” (墌 50), if you press any
button just after pressing 7 on the recorder (or 7 and 4 on
the remote control), the recorder may not function properly.
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and

the first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the cassette.
(墌 pg. 27)
If “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, the programme that appears

on the TV screen will be recorded (墌 pg. 50).
E Pause/Resume recording.
Press 9. Press 4 to resume recording.
● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.
F Stop recording.
Press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder.
Then press 0 to remove the cassette.
Accidental erasure prevention

Recording Resume Function To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole
Recording (墌 pg. 25) or timer recording (墌 pg. 28, 30, 32), with adhesive tape.
the recording will resume automatically when power is
restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup
has expired.
NOTE:
If a power outage exceed the recorder’s memory backup Record safety tab
time, Recording Resume Function does not work.
EN 25
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
Recording Features This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off
after recording is finished.
1 Start recording.
Press 7 on the recorder.
2 Engage the ITR mode.

Press 7 again. “䡬“ blinks and “0:30” appears on the
front display panel.
3 Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7
to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by
30 minutes.
NOTE:
You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder’s
front panel.
Elapsed Recording Time Indication

1 Set the counter display.
Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front
display panel.
● The front display panel shows
the counter reading with “:”
lit.
2 Reset the counter.

Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.
● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed
time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a
recording or playback.
Tape Remaining Time

Press – –:– – until the time remaining on the tape appears.
Record One Programme While ● The front display panel shows
the tape remaining time with
Watching Another “:” blinking.
● By pressing the – –:– – button,
If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV you can change display to
show the channel position*, clock time, counter reading or
connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator
tape remaining time.
and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once * Channel position is not displayed during playback.
recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the
channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to NOTE:
view. Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining
● The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.
appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the “– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on
recorder’s PR buttons is recorded on the tape. occasion.
● If a decoder is connected to the recorder (墌 pg. 46), you can
select a scrambled channel as well with the TV channel
controls.
26 EN RECORDING (cont.)
Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) Receiving Stereo and Bilingual

— Recording on VHS cassettes with Programmes
S-VHS quality Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)
and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception
You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
quality. You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being
function on most of S-VHS recorders and of VHS recorders received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function.
Type of Broadcast Being
(Notice some recorders are not compatible with the S-VHS ET On-screen Display
Received
function.)
● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start
A2 Stereo ST
recording on a VHS cassette.
A2 Bilingual BIL.
● Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.” is set to “ON”.
Regular Monaural (none)
(墌 pg. 49)
NICAM Stereo ST NICAM
NICAM Bilingual BIL. NICAM
Engage the S-VHS ET mode. NICAM Monaural NICAM
Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the
current setting (“S-VHS ET : ON” or “S-VHS ET : OFF”). If ● To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until
“S-VHS ET : OFF” appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS “HIFI L j h R” appears on the TV screen.
ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to “ON”. ● To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until
● The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. “HIFI L j” or “HIFI h R” appears on the TV screen.
● To listen to the standard (Regular Monaural) audio while
NOTES: receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”
● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function ... appears on the TV screen.
... while recording is in progress.
... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording NOTE:
(墌 pg. 25) is in progress. “O.S.D.” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not
... while B.E.S.T. (墌 pg. 27) is in progress. appear (墌 pg. 49).
● The S-VHS ET function does not work ...
... with S-VHS cassettes.
... with recordings in LP/EP mode. To Record Stereo and Bilingual Programmes (A2)
● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the
over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed L
cassettes is recommended. and R channel sound).
● Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET ● Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual
recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be
even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording recorded on the normal audio track.
quality before you start important recordings.
● While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual
function on some recorders, noise may appear. (If playback
picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning Programmes
cassette.) The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi
● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame audio track, and the standard audio programme will be recorded
playback modes (墌 pg. 21), noise may appear. If these modes on the normal audio track.
are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the
S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture NOTES:
may be deteriorated. ● If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.
● Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to “Soundtrack Selection” on
page 23.
EN 27
Recording
B.E.S.T. Picture The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you
initiate recording.
System DURING B.E.S.T.
The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking)

system checks the condition of the tape in use during
playback and recording, and compensates to provide the B.E.S.T. COMPLETE
highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You
can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference
(墌 pg. 49).
● The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the
condition of the tape, then begins recording.
Playback NOTES:
The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you ● The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes
initiate playback. only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first
initiated. It does not work during recording.
● The B.E.S.T. system does not work while Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording is in progress (墌 pg. 35).
● In the case of timer recordings, the B.E.S.T. system works
● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the before recording is initiated.
quality of the tape in use. ● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is cancelled. The
● B.E.S.T. is active during automatic tracking. “bESt” appears next time the cassette is used for recording, B.E.S.T. is
blinking on the recorder’s front display panel. re-performed.
● Pressing the recorder’s 7 button while “bESt” is displayed
NOTES: does not start Instant Timer Recording (墌 pg. 25).
● When watching a tape recorded with “B.E.S.T.” set to “ON”, it
is recommended that you leave B.E.S.T. on during playback as
well. ATTENTION
● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another Since the B.E.S.T. system works before recording actually
video recorder, or when using this recorder as the player for starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after 7
editing, set B.E.S.T. to your preference (墌 pg. 49). and 4 on the remote control are pressed, or 7 on the
● “bESt” only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. recorder is pressed. To make sure you record the desired
Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function is scene or programme in its entirety, first perform the following
operative. steps:
A Press and hold 9 and press 7 to engage the Record
Pause mode.
● The recorder then automatically checks the condition of
the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters
Record Pause mode.
B Press 4 to start recording.
If you want to bypass the B.E.S.T. system and begin recording
immediately, set “B.E.S.T.” to “OFF” (墌 pg. 49).
28 EN TIMER RECORDING
With the SHOWVIEW system, timer programming is greatly
SHOWVIEW Timer ® simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding

code number which your recorder is able to recognize.
Programming A Access the S

Press PROG.
HOWVIEW screen.
Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer

Programming:
● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly.
● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder
will come on automatically.
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
The front display panel looks like this:
B Enter the S HOWVIEW

Press the number keys to
number.
enter the SHOWVIEW number

of a programme you wish to
record.
● If you make a mistake, press &
and input the correct number.
The SHOWVIEW number you enter appears on the front display

panel with only a 4-digit number:
C Access the S HOWVIEW

Press OK and the SHOWVIEW
Program screen.
Program screen appears (if

you’re just starting out, “P1”
appears).
The front display panel shows the programme number. Pressing

" changes the display to the programme start time, the stop
time, the date, the tape speed then the channel position.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is
displayed; if not, see “SHOWVIEW System Setup” on page 53
®
and set the Guide Program number correctly.
● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the

TV screen and “Err” appears on the front display panel. Press
& and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.
● If the “GUIDE PROG SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION”
on page 29.
EN 29
NOTES:
D Set the tape speed. ● To Change The Stop Time . . .
. . . press STOP +/– after pressing OK in step 3. You can
Press SP/LP/EP (p). compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays.
● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .
. . . after pressing OK in step 3, press WEEKLY (number key
“9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily
serials (Monday — Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY”
● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the
set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 52) corresponding indication disappear.
● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8
E Set the VPS/PDC mode. programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a
ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra
Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
“OFF”. programmes (墌 pg. 33).
● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is ● It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received
set to ON. on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.
● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is
set to OFF.
墌 “VPS/PDC Recording” on page 31. Satellite Receiver Users
To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW
F Access the Title Edit screen.

Press the number key “1”.
system:
A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17.
B Perform steps 1 – 9. In step 5, you cannot set “VPS/PDC”
to “ON”.
The Title Edit screen appears.
C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.
● You can access the Title Edit
screen only when “PROG.
NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. ATTENTION
(墌 pg. 50)
Guide Program Number Set
“GUIDE PROG SET” appears after performing step 3 if the
Guide Program number for the SHOWVIEW number you
entered has not been set.
If you want to set the Guide Program number for the satellite
G Enter the programme title.

Press the number keys and e
broadcast station, press the number key “0” to change “TV
PROG” to “SAT”. Press rt to input the channel position
number on which your recorder or satellite receiver receives
that station, then press OK or e to set the Guide Program
to enter characters, then
number. The SHOWVIEW Program screen appears.
press OK. For details, refer to (Example)
“Entering Character” on To timer-record a ZDF
page 39. programme with the
SHOWVIEW system.
* If your recorder receives ZDF on
the channel position 2, press OK
or e after entering “2”.
H Return to the normal screen.

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal
screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears
on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see
page 34.
● Repeat steps 1 – 8 for each additional programme.
I Engage the recorder’s timer mode.

Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and
“#” appears on the front display panel.
● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.
30 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
If you do not know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme
Express Timer you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your
recorder to timer-record the programme.
Example: To timer-record the programme from 21:00 to
Programming 22:00 on 25th December, on channel 1.
Before performing Express Timer Programming:

A Access the S HOWVIEW screen.
Press PROG.
● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). B Access the Programme screen.
Press START+/–. (If you’re
just starting out, “P1”
appears.)
C Enter the programme start time.

Press START+/– to enter the
time you want recording to
start.
● Press and hold START+/– to
move in 30-minute
increments, or press and
release repeatedly to move 1
minute at a time.
D Enter the programme stop time.

Press STOP+/– to enter the time you want recording to
stop.
● Press and hold STOP+/– to move in 30-minute increments, or
press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.
E Enter the programme date.

Press DATE+/–.
● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter
appears in its place.
EN 31
F Enter the channel position.
Press PR+/–.
L Engage the recorder’s timer mode.
Press # (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and
“#” appears on the front display panel.
● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) again.
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (number
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (number key “8”) for daily
serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears
on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the
corresponding indication disappear.
NOTES:
● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8
programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a
G Set the tape speed. ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra
programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
Press SP/LP/EP (p).
programmes (墌 pg. 33).
● It is not possible to timer-record a satellite broadcast received
on the channel position “0” by the satellite receiver.
● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is Satellite Receiver Users

set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 52) To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer
Programming:
H Set the VPS/PDC mode. A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 17.
B Perform steps 1 – 12. In step 6, press the number key “0”
to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. Then press PR+/– to
Press VPS/PDC (number key “7”) to select “ON” or “OFF”. enter the channel position for the satellite broadcast. In
● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is step 8, you cannot set “VPS/PDC” to “ON”.
set to ON. C Leave the satellite receiver’s power on.
● If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is
set to OFF.
墌 “VPS/PDC Recording” in the right column
VPS/PDC Recording
I Access the Title Edit screen.
Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme
Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are
service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording.
The Title Edit screen appears. With this system, special code signals are transmitted
● You can access the Title Edit together with the audio/video signals. These code signals
screen only when “PROG. control your video recorder and have precedence over the
NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”. advertised times you may have preset into the timer. This
(墌 pg. 50) means that your recorder will start and stop recording when
the preset TV programmes actually start and end — even if
the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.
NOTES:
J Enter the programme title.
● When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start
time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV
listing. A different time than advertised will result in no
recording.
to enter characters, then ● VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite
press OK. For details, refer to receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 (L-2) IN/
“Entering Character” on DECODER connector on your recorder.
page 39. ● VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 (L-1) IN/
OUT connector.
How to check if the station being received transmits a

VPS/PDC signal
A Press – –:– – until the channel position appears on the
K Return to the normal screen. front display panel.

B Hold down START+ for about 5 seconds.
“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the TV screen.
Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears
If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station,
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal
“VPS/PDC” will stop blinking.
screen appears. If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station,
on the TV screen and “Err” on the front display panel, see “VPS/PDC” will blink at a slower rate.
page 34. C Press – –:– – or START+ again to return to normal display.
● Repeat steps 1 – 11 for each additional programme.
You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours
24 Hour Express using the JOG dial on the recorder.
A Enter the programme mode.

Timer Programming Press 24H EXPRESS # on the recorder. The start time
indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel.
Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer

Programming:
B Set the programme start/stop time and
channel.
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set the time you
want recording to start.
● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute
intervals.
Push the JOG dial. The stop time indicator ( ) starts

blinking on the front display panel. Turn the JOG dial to
the left or right to set the time you want recording to stop.
Push the JOG dial. Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to
select the channel you wish to record.
● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding
the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing & on the
remote control. Repeat the step 2.
● To set the tape speed, press SP/LP/EP (p). The current
setting for the tape speed appears on the display panel for
about 5 seconds. Press SP/LP/EP (p) again to change the
setting while tape speed is displayed.
NOTES:
● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as
8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record
C Engage the recorder’s timer mode.
Press 24H EXPRESS #. The recorder turns off
a ninth, “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record automatically and ”#” appears on the front display
the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary
programmes (墌 pg. 33).
panel.
● If “Err” appears on the front display panel, repeat the above ● To disengage the timer mode, press # (TIMER) or
steps again. 24H EXPRESS # again.
● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24 Hour
Express Timer Programming function. Press MENU to return to
normal screen, and try again.
● You can use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function
also when the recorder is turned off.
● For 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function, the
programme overlap warning display does not appear even if
some programmes overlap each other. The programme with
the lower programme number will be recorded and the other
one will not be recorded correctly.
EN 33
To cancel or change a programme...
D Cancel or change a programme.

Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme
settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–,
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC (number key “7”),
DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”) and/
or SP/LP/EP (p).
● You can change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the channel position
by pressing the number key “0”.
● If you do not want to edit the programme title, skip steps 5 and
6.
E Access the Title Edit screen.

● You can access the title edit
screen only when “PROG.
NAVIGATION” is set to “ON”.
(墌 pg. 50)
Check, cancel and change programmes
A Disengage the timer mode. F Enter the programme title.

Press # (TIMER), then press 1. to enter characters, then
press OK. For details, refer to
B Access the Programme Check screen/display.
Press ".
“Entering Character” on
page 39.
G Return to the normal screen/display.

Press " as many times as necessary. If there are still
some programmes remaining, go on to step 8.
H Return to the timer mode.

Press # (TIMER).
C Access the Programme screen/display.

Press " again to check
NOTE:
You can also check the programmes on the front display panel
more information. Each time even if the recorder’s power is off (unless the recorder is in the
you press ", the next Power Save mode 墌 pg. 51) or the recorder is in the Timer
mode; however, it is not possible to cancel or change the
programme’s information programmes.
appears.
The front display panel shows the programme number. Pressing

OK changes the display to the programme start time, the stop
time, the date, the tape speed then the channel position.
When programmes overlap each other

If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another
programme overlapping the programme you have just made.
The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting
programmes will start blinking.
Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and

Programme 4 overlap each other.
A Confirm the overlapping programmes.

Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.
B Select the programme to modify.

Press rt, then press OK or e.
● You can only select one of the overlapping programmes.
NOTE:
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer
programme setting. The programme with the lower programme
number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded
correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 1 minute,
the recorder will return to the normal screen.
C Cancel or change programme setting.

To cancel a programme, press & when the Programme
screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM
COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5
seconds, then the normal screen appears.
To change a programme, press the appropriate button:
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC
(number key “7”), DAILY (number key “8”), WEEKLY
(number key “9”) and/or SP/LP/EP (p) when the
Programme screen on which you want to make changes
is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED”
appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the
normal screen appears.
NOTE:
If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with
the timer programme setting after making the last correction on a
programme, the conflicting programmes will be shown on the
Programme Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again
until the overlap is solved.
EN 35
Automatic Satellite ATTENTION
● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the
programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start
recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on.
Programme ● If you have connected another appliance other than a

satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector,
be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording mode; otherwise, the recorder will start
Recording recording when the connected appliance’s power is turned

on.
● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording and
timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.
This function allows you to automatically record a
satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your
Before performing the following steps:
external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to ● Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s
the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector. (墌 pg. 44, 45)
programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The ● Programme the timer on the satellite receiver.
recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.
from the satellite receiver. After recording, the recorder’s
power shuts off automatically.
A Select the L-2 SELECT mode.
Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT” (墌 pg. 43).
● When you select “SAT”, refer to “IMPORTANT” on page 44.
B Set the tape speed.

Press SP/LP/EP (p).
● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is
set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 52)
C Engage the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode.
“ “indicator
Press and hold SAT# for about 2 seconds. The “ “
indicator lights up and the recorder turns off
automatically.
NOTES:
● To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode, press SAT#. The “ “ indicator goes off.
● If the recorder’s power is off, it is not possible to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.
● In step 3, if the “ “ indicator does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver’s power is off, Automatic
Satellite Programme Recording will not work properly with that satellite receiver*. If this is the case, perform “Express Timer
Programming” (墌 pg. 30) to timer-record a satellite programme.
* Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off. Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers.
● The “ “ indicator blinks while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.
● For timer programming of the satellite receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.
● Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer.
● Pressing the recorder’s 1 button while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress turns off the recorder’s power and
disengages the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode.
● If there are more than one satellite programmes you wish to record with Automatic Satellite Programme Recording, it is not possible
to set different tape speeds for each programme.
● Depending on the type of satellite receiver, the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may
record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme.
● If you engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode when the satellite receiver’s power is on, the recorder will not
start Automatic Satellite Programme Recording even though the “ “ indicator blinks. When the satellite receiver shuts off once and
is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording.
● You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer.
● The B.E.S.T. system (墌 pg. 27) does not work while Automatic Satellite Programme Recording is in progress.
● Just Clock (墌 pg. 60) does not work when the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged.
● When the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged, or the recorder’s power is turned off after Automatic Satellite
Programme Recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”
(墌 pg. 49).
36 EN PROGRAMME NAVIGATION
Navigation Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or

AV mode).
When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the

recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date,
start time and station name. You can store these information for
up to 8 programmes on one cassette. At maximum, information
for 10 tapes can be stored. You can also enter the programme
title when performing “SHOWVIEW Timer Programming”
®
(墌 pg. 28) or “Express Timer Programming” (墌 pg. 30). It is

possible to store these information only when “PROG.
NAVIGATION” is set to “ON” (default setting) (墌 pg. 50).
When inserting a cassette with the record safety tab

intact ...
The recorder checks the
tape information for the
Programme Navigation.
If the recorder can store the
information for 3 or less tapes,
“REMAIN[ _]” also appears on
the TV screen.
If the recorder has already

stored the information for
10 tapes, “MEMORY
FULL” appears.
If you perform new recording,
the oldest tape information
will be deleted from the
recorder’s memory.
If the recorder cannot

detect the tape
information, “NO TAPE
DATA DETECTED”
appears.
NOTE:
If you press any button while “CHECKING TAPE DATA”
appears on the TV screen, the operation is canceled.
When inserting a cassette whose record safety tab

has been removed ...
Playback begins automatically.
You can use Navigation Playback (墌 pg. 37), but you cannot
edit programme title or delete tape data (墌 pg. 38, 39).
EN 37
Navigation Playback Programme Navigation Screen
This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what
programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This
function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then
automatically searches for the start of the programme.
A Load a recorded cassette.

Insert a cassette recorded on this recorder.
B Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.
C Access the Programme Navigation screen.

A Recording date
“PROGRAMME B Recording start time*
NAVIGATION”, then press C Station name*
* After entering the programme title (墌 pg. 38), programme title
OK or e. appears instead of the recording start time and station name.
● If “NO TAPE DATA
DETECTED” appears on the TV
D Currently selected programme
screen, you cannot use the E Programme title*
Navigation Playback function. * Before entering the programme title (墌 pg. 38), recording start
time and station name appear instead of the programme title.
D Select a programme.
NOTES:
● If you do not want to use Programme Navigation function, set
highlight bar (pointer) to the “PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF” (墌 pg. 50).
programme you want to ● You cannot edit programme title or delete tape data for the
watch. cassette with the record safety tab removed.
● Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded
with this recorder only.
● Before recording, make sure the recorder’s clock is set
correctly.
● To record the programme information in this recorder’s
memory, you must continue to record each programme for
over the minimum recording time; 8 minutes for the SP mode,
E Start playback. 15 minutes for the LP mode or 23 minutes for the EP mode.
● Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on
the tape being used.
Press OK. “SEARCHING” appears on the TV screen. ● The programme information is stored in this recorder’s
Playback begins automatically after the selected memory. If the memory in this recorder should ever be
programme is located. damaged and the programme information lost, it is impossible
to restore that information.
38 EN PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.)
Edit Programme Title

You can edit the programme titles as you like.
Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 37

before continuing.
A Select the programme.

highlight bar (pointer) to the
programme you want to edit.
B Access the Title Edit screen.

C Enter the programme title.

to enter characters, then
press OK. For details, refer to
“Entering Character” on
page 39.
D Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.
EN 39
Entering Character Delete Tape Data
Press the appropriate number key, then press e to enter Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 37
each character. before continuing.
Refer to the example below.
(Example) Enter “JVC NEWS”

A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press e. A Delete the tape data.
Press & for more than
B Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press e.
C Press 2 (ABC) three times to enter “C”, then press e. 3 second. All the programme
D Press 0 (I) twice to enter “I (space)”, then press e. data on the tape are deleted,
E Press 6 (MNO) twice to enter “N”, then press e. then normal screen appears.
F Press 3 (DEF) twice to enter “E”, then press e. ● It is impossible to delete each
G Press 9 (WXYZ) once to enter “W”, then press e. programme information.
H Press 7 (PQRS) four times to enter “S”, then press e.
NUMBER KEY CHARACTER

1 .,/–+f( )1 NOTE:
When you delete the tape data, only the tape information is
2 ABC2ÄÀÁÂÃÅÆ deleted from the recorder’s memory. The actual recording on the
3 DEF3ÈÉËÊ tape is not erased.
4 GHI4ÎÏÌÍ
5 JKL5
6 MNO6ÖÔÒÓÕØÑ
7 PQRS7
8 TUV8ÜÙÛÚ
9 WXYZ9
0 0I
NOTES:
● If you make a mistake, press w e to select the character, then
enter the correct character.
● If you want to delete a character, press w e to select the
character, then press &.
40 EN EDITING
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your
Edit From A recorder as the recording deck.
A Make connections.
Camcorder A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...
... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO
and VIDEO input connectors.
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...
Recorder ... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and
S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel
AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.
● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT
connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.
● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,
the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to
the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
VIDEO
AUDIO
input
To rear panel PAUSE
connector B Set the recorder’s input mode.
input Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for
the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors, or “S-1” for the
Audio cable (not provided) AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors, depending on
the connectors being used.
Video cable (not provided) Mini-plug cable
(not provided)
VIDEO OUT
(JVC camcorder
only) C Set the edit mode.
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 49.
Camcorder
AUDIO OUT D Start the camcorder.
Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.
Player EDIT
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ... E Start the recorder.
Engage the Record mode of the recorder.
Recorder
NOTES:
● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)
after you finish dubbing the tapes.
To rear panel PAUSE

AUDIO
connector
S-VIDEO input
input
Audio cable (not provided)
Mini-plug cable
S-Video cable (not provided)
(not provided)
(JVC camcorder
only)
S-VIDEO OUT
Camcorder
AUDIO OUT
Player EDIT
EN 41
You can use your recorder as the source player or as the
Edit To Or From recording deck.
A Make connections.
Another Video Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the
recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated.
Recorder A When using your recorder as the source player ...

... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the
recording deck.
B When using your recorder as the recording deck ...
... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT or AV2 (L-2) IN/
A DECODER connector to the source player.
● If another recorder is compatible with the Y/C signal ...
TV receiver Player Your recorder ... when using your recorder as the source player, set “L-1
OUTPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (墌 pg. 42).
... when using your recorder as the recording deck, set “L-2
INPUT” to “S-VIDEO” (墌 pg. 43).
21-pin SCART cable

B Set the input mode of recording deck.
(not provided) With this video recorder, press AUX (number key “0”)
and/or PR to select “L-1” for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT
AV mode connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
connector, depending on the connector being used.
● When using another recorder as the recording deck, refer to its
instruction manual.
Another recorder ● When using the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, set “L-2
SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 43).
Recorder
B
C Set the edit mode.
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 49.
Recorder Your recorder TV receiver
D Start the source player.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.
21-pin SCART cable

E Start the recording deck.
Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.
(not provided)
AV mode
NOTES:
● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.
● For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART
Another recorder cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 3, be sure to
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “B.E.S.T.” is set to “OFF”)
Player after you finish dubbing the tapes.
● When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be
sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF” before starting (墌 pg. 49).
● If you are using another recorder with S-Video and Audio
Advantages of S-VHS video recorders input/output connectors, you can connect those connectors to
You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from this recorder’s S-VIDEO and AUDIO input/output connectors.
S-VHS to S-VHS. When using your recorder as the source player ...
● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the ... connect its rear panel S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT
S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently connectors to the recording deck’s S-Video and Audio input
limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better connectors.
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing. When using your recorder as the recording deck ...
● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the ... connect its front panel S-VIDEO and AUDIO input
source material is very high, the edited tape has better connectors to the source player’s S-Video and Audio output
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing. connectors. Then, set the recorder’s input mode to “S-1”.
● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with
minimum degradation.
42 EN EDITING (cont.)
Output/Input Set B Access the Output/Input Set screen.

“OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then
press OK or e.
C Select the output or input mode for the AV1

(L-1) IN/OUT connector.
highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1
OUTPUT” or “L-1 INPUT”.
Then, press OK or e to select
the appropriate setting.
* The default setting is bold in
the table below.
8 L-1 OUTPUT
VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s input is
compatible only with regular video
signals, set to “VIDEO”.
S-VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s input is
compatible with Y/C signals, set to
“S-VIDEO”. You can obtain
high-quality S-VHS picture. (For
connection, be sure to use a 21-pin
SCART cable that is compatible with
the Y/C signal.)
8 L-1 INPUT
VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is
S-VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is
L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting high-quality S-VHS picture. (For
The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a SCART cable that is compatible with
composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal
in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated).
the Y/C signal.)
Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode
D Return to the normal screen.

depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s
AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.
A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU.
NOTES:
Press MENU. ● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set
“L-1 INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”.
● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set
EN 43
L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting NOTES:
● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the
The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2
composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal SELECT” back to appropriate mode after editing.
in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). ● If you are not connecting a satellite receiver or a decoder to
Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, leave “L-2 SELECT” set
type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/ to “A/V”.
DECODER connector. Set “L-2 INPUT” to the appropriate mode ● The default setting is “A/V”; if the recorder’s memory backup
depending on the output signals of the connected appliance. has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was
removed from the recorder, “A/V” will be automatically
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT selected when the power is restored to the recorder. If you are
Setting” on page 42. using a satellite receiver or a decoder, be sure to set “L-2
SELECT” back to appropriate mode.
● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT”, “SAT” or “SAt” appears on
A Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/
DECODER connector.
TV screen or front display panel instead of “L-2”.
● If “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER”, it is impossible to set
● If “L-1 OUTPUT” is set to “S-VIDEO”, it is impossible to set
Press rt to move the “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”.
highlight bar (pointer) to “L-2
SELECT” or “L-2 INPUT”.
Then, press OK or e to select
the appropriate setting.
* The default setting is bold in
the table below.
8 L-2 SELECT
A/V: To use this recorder as the recording
deck with the player connected to
the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
connector, or to use the satellite
receiver connected to the AV2 (L-2)
IN/DECODER connector.
DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector.
SAT: To view a satellite programme with
the TV set while the recorder is
turned off. (墌 pg. 44)
8 L-2 INPUT
VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is
S-VIDEO: If a connected appliance’s output is
high-quality S-VHS picture. (For
SCART cable that is compatible with
the Y/C signal.)
B Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.
44 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

Simple Connections NOTES:
● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 43).
This is an example of simple connection if your TV has ● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. function (墌 pg. 35) with this connection.
Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/ ● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2
DECODER connector, then connect the AV1 (L-1) IN/ mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that
OUT connector to the TV’s connector. “L-2” appears on the front display panel.
● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite
receiver.
Outdoor unit Aerial

Aerial connector
Back of TV
Satellite cable TV aerial cable
Satellite receiver
ANT. IN
RF OUT
21-pin SCART connector
Back of recorder
Mains outlet
IMPORTANT
When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” (墌 pg. 43), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if
the recorder is turned off. When the recorder is in Stop mode or recording, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR
indicator on the front display panel.
● If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the
satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.
EN 45
Perfect Connections NOTES:
● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 43).
This is an example of recommended connection if your ● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. function (墌 pg. 35) with this connection.
Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector ● To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2
if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to mode by pressing AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR so that
TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector “L-2” appears on the front display panel.
● To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with
to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the the decoder connected to the satellite receiver.
satellite receiver and TV. ● For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite
receiver and decoder.
Outdoor unit 21-pin SCART Aerial

Aerial connector connector
Back of TV
Satellite cable TV aerial cable
Satellite receiver
ANT. IN
RF OUT
Decoder
Back of recorder
Mains outlet
46 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)
The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an
Connecting/Using input connector for an external decoder (descrambler).

Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety
of programming that is available through scrambled
A Decoder
channels.
TV receiver
A Select the input mode.
Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌 pg. 43)
B Connect the decoder.

Connect your recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER
connector to the decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector
using a 21-pin SCART cable.
RF cable
(provided)
TV aerial
cable
C Set the tuner.
Perform the procedure as described in “When Receiving
A Scrambled Broadcast” on page 57.
AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT
Decoder
EN 47
Connecting/Using A Stereo System
These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to
the soundtrack through the stereo.
FM tuner
CD player
Stereo amplifier
AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR
Audio cable
(not provided)
Speaker Television Speaker
Back of recorder
AUDIO OUT
Mains outlet
Make connections. CAUTIONS:

● This recorder has a dynamic range of more than 80 dB with
Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that
video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the
connectors on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier. Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge
in the input level to the speakers may damage them.
NOTE: ● Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to
When listening to sound through the connected stereo system, prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded
turn the TV’s volume down completely. type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this
can adversely affect the video playback picture.
48 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set
Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below.

● For each mode setting, see pages 49 to 52.

AV mode).
A Access the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
B Access the Mode Set screen.

“MODE SET”, then press OK
or e.
C Select the mode.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the item
you want to change.
D Select the mode setting.

Press OK or e.
E Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.
EN 49
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
8 DIGITAL TBC/NR Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that
ON removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even
OFF 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.
We recommend that you set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “ON” when...
... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.
... playing back a tape repeatedly used.
... using this video recorder as the source player for editing.
NOTES:
● If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, the picture may
become 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, set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “OFF”.
● When playing back a MESECAM tape, Digital TBC/NR does not function even
though “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”.
8 B.E.S.T. You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to
ON “ON” or “OFF” (墌 pg. 27).
OFF
8 PICTURE CONTROL This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to
AUTO your preference. Normally select “AUTO”.
EDIT AUTO: Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture
SOFT System.
SHARP EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and
playback).
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes
containing a lot of noise.
SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of
flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.
NOTES:
● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change
until you select another mode.
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” after you finish
dubbing the tapes.
● When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically from
“AUTO” to “NORM”.
8 AUTO TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when
ON the recorder power is turned off, and automatically disengaged when the
OFF recorder is powered back on.
NOTE:
For safety, when “AUTO TIMER” is set to “OFF”, all other recorder functions are
disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press # (TIMER).
8 O.S.D. When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on
ON the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected language (墌 pg. 15, 16).
OFF
NOTES:
● When you use this recorder as the source 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.
50 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
8 PROG. NAVIGATION When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder stores information on the
ON recorded programmes. If you do not want to use the Programme Navigation
OFF function (墌 pg. 36), set “PROG. NAVIGATION” to “OFF”.
NOTES:
● Programme Navigation is possible with the cassettes recorded with this recorder
only.
● Before recording, make sure the recorder’s clock is set correctly.
● To record the programme information in this recorder’s memory, you must continue
to record each programme for over the minimum recording time; 8 minutes for the
SP mode, 15 minutes for the LP mode or 23 minutes for the EP mode.
● Programme Navigation may not work properly depending on the tape being used.
● The programme information is stored in this recorder’s memory. If the memory in this
recorder should ever be damaged and the programme information lost, it is
impossible to restore that information.
8 DIRECT REC When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording the
ON programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold 7 and press 4
OFF on the remote control, or press 7 on the recorder.
NOTES:
● When you use the Direct Rec function, be sure to use a TV offering T-V LINK, etc.
and connect a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV
(墌 pg. 10).
● If “DIRECT REC” is set to “OFF”, the 7 button functions as described in “Basic
Recording” (墌 pg. 24).
● During the Direct Rec, “– –” appears on the front display panel.
● When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON”, if you press any button just after pressing 7 on
the recorder (or 7 and 4 on the remote control), the recorder may not function
properly.
8 AUTO SP]LP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP
ON mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the
OFF entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode.
For Example . . .
Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180-minute tape
Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes
SP mode LP mode
Total 210 minutes
Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.
NOTES:
● If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more programmes, the
second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO
SP]LP TIMER” to “ON”. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set
the tape speed manually during timer programming.
● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight
non-recorded section at the end of the tape.
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the
recorder switches from SP to LP mode.
● The Auto SP]LP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording),
and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E-180, or with
some tapes of shorter lengths.
● If you perform timer recording with both VPS/PDC and the Auto SP]LP Timer
activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length, there
may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.
EN 51
8 DIGITAL 3R When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system applies edge
ON correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail.
OFF
NOTES:
● Normally it is recommended 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”.
● If you use the recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL 3R”
to “OFF” before starting.
8 POWER SAVE When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption
ON while the recorder is turned off.
OFF
NOTES:
● During Power Save mode ...
... the front display panel will be turned off.
... the Just Clock function (墌 pg. 60) does not work.
... the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.
● Power Save does not work when ...
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.
... the recorder’s power is turned off after timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording.
... the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode is engaged (墌 pg. 35).
... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT” (墌 pg. 43).
8 VIDEO STABILIZER When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical
ON vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on
OFF another recorder.
NOTES:
● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.
● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during
special effects playback.
● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.
● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.
● Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate
Digital TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be
automatically turned “OFF”.
8 S-VHS Your recorder can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.
ON ● To record in S-VHS:
OFF Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS
indicator lights up on the front display panel.
The S-VHS recording mode is selected.
● To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:
See “Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)” on page 26.
● To record in VHS:
Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.
Press S-VHS ET on the recorder. You can check the current setting (“S-VHS ET
: ON” or “S-VHS ET : OFF”). If “S-VHS ET : ON” appears on the TV screen,
press S-VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to “OFF”.
The VHS recording mode is automatically selected regardless of the “S-VHS”
mode setting.
● To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:
Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front
display panel. Then, set “S-VHS” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off.
The VHS recording mode is selected.
NOTE:
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS
indicator lights up on the front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS” mode setting.
8 COLOUR SYSTEM You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and
PAL/NTSC SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the appropriate colour system.
MESECAM * SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the
designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a
MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.
PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a PAL or NTSC tape.
MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM tape.
NOTES:
● It is not possible to record in S-VHS if “MESECAM” is selected. The recording mode
is forced to change to VHS.
● If “MESECAM” is selected when the tape speed is set to EP mode, the tape speed will
be forced to change to LP mode.
● It is not possible to select EP mode if “MESECAM” is selected.
About NTSC Playback
● Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of
the TV screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or
the TV.
● The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control
found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD
control.)
● The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect.
● During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and
there may be a loss of colour.
● Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays
may be cut off during NTSC playback.
䡵 AUTO POWER OFF When this function is set to “3H”, the recorder is turned off automatically if
3H no operation is done within 3 hours. “AUTO POWER OFF IN 3 MIN”
OFF appears on the screen 3 minutes before the recorder is turned off.
EN 53
SHOWVIEW System Setup ®
IMPORTANT
Normally, Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 12), Preset Download (墌 pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 54) sets the Guide Program numbers
automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.
● When timer-programming with the SHOWVIEW system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on
your recorder, is not selected,
OR
when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place,
—Set the Guide Program number for that station manually.
● When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with the SHOWVIEW system,
—Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver.

AV mode).
Guide Program Number Set

E Enter the receiving channel position number.
A Access the Main Menu screen.
Press the number key “0” to
select “TV PROG” or “SAT”.
Then press rt to input the
Press MENU. number of the recorder’s
channel position on which the
B Access the Initial Set screen. Guide Program number’s
broadcast is received by the
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL recorder or the satellite
SET”, then press OK or e. receiver. Then press OK or e.
● To timer-record a satellite (Example) If ZDF is received on
channel position 2.
C Access the Guide Program Set screen. programme with the SHOWVIEW
system, you need to install an
optional Satellite Controller and
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “GUIDE perform the procedure described
PROG SET”, then press OK or e. in “Satellite Receiver Control
Setting” (墌 pg. 17).
D Enter the Guide Program number. ● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as

necessary.
Press rt to enter the Guide

Program number for the desired
station as shown in the TV
F Return to the normal screen.
listings. Then press OK or e. Press MENU.
Guide Program Number

“Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) number” refers to the
(Example) When inputting the
Guide Program assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area,
number 2 for ZDF. for the SHOWVIEW timer recording. The Guide Program
numbers can be found in most TV listings.
Tuner Set IMPORTANT

Perform the following steps only if —
— Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set
Up or by Preset Download (墌 pg. 12, 14).
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or — you have moved to a different area or if a new station
AV mode). starts broadcasting in your area.
Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in

channel positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto
Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your
area to call them up by using the PR buttons without going
through any vacant channels.
Auto Channel Set

Press 1.

Press MENU.
C Access the Auto Channel Set screen.

“AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or e.
D Select your country.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your
country’s name, then press OK or e.
E Select the language.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the
language of your choice.
EN 55
F Perform Auto Channel Set.
Press OK twice.
● 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), the recorder
automatically performs the
Preset Download and the
T-V LINK screen will appear
(墌 pg. 14).
● The Auto Set screen appears, Beginning End
and remains on screen while
the recorder searches for
receivable stations.
As Auto Channel Set progresses, the “q” mark on the TV screen
moves from left to right. Wait until the TV screen as shown in
step 7 appears.
G View the Confirmation screen.

After “SCAN COMPLETED” is
displayed on the TV screen for
about 5 seconds, the
Confirmation screen looking
like the one to the right
appears. The stations your
recorder located appear on a
Confirmation screen —
channel positions (PR),
channels (CH) and station names (ID – 墌 pg. 59). The
blueback screen and the programme currently being
broadcast by the blinking station appear alternately for 8
seconds each. To view the next page, use the rt w e
button on the remote control.
● The stations located in the selected country appear at the top
of the list.
● The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically
during Auto Channel Set.
IMPORTANT
● 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
H Return to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
the SHOWVIEW system, the recorder will record a TV ● Using the Confirmation screen, you can skip or add channel
programme of a different station. When programming the positions, enter station names and perform other operations.
timer using the SHOWVIEW system, be sure to check the Refer to pages 56 – 58 for the procedures.
desired channel is selected correctly (墌 pg. 28, ● Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be
“SHOWVIEW Timer Programming”).
®
stored in order, and the station names may not be stored

● Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if correctly.
reception of some of them is poor. You can delete those ● For information on scrambled broadcasts, refer to page 57.
stations with an unacceptable picture (墌 pg. 57, “Delete
A Channel”).
NOTES:
● Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel
Set. If you want to perform tuning manually, refer to page 58.
● If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not
connected properly, “SCAN COMPLETED –NO SIGNAL–”
appears on the TV screen in step 7. When this happens, make
sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Channel Set
will take place again.
● 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. 57, “INFORMATION”).
D Select the band.

Press rt to change the band
between CH (regular) and CC
(cable), then press e.
E Input the channel.

Press the number keys to input the channel number you
want to store.
● Input “0” before any single number entries.
● To input the registered station name (ID – 墌 pg. 59), press e
until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.
● For fine tuning adjustment, press e until “+/–” begins blinking,
then press rt. While tuning, “+” or “–” appears.
● When storing a channel that sends scrambled broadcasts,
press e until “OFF” (Decoder setting) blinks, then press rt
to set “DECODER” to “ON” (“OFF” is the default setting).
● When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”
setting cannot be changed (墌 pg. 43).
Manual Channel Set
Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up
(墌 pg. 12), Preset Download (墌 pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set
F Enter new channel information.
(墌 pg. 54). Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears.
● Repeat steps 3 – 6 as necessary.
A Access the Main Menu screen. G Close the Confirmation screen.

Press MENU.
Press MENU.
● To change positions, see “Change Station Channel Position”
B Access the Confirmation screen. (墌 pg. 57).
● If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered
in your recorder, see “Set Stations (B)” (墌 pg. 58).
Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to
“MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or e. The
Confirmation screen appears. ATTENTION
Guide Program numbers are not set when channels are
C Select the channel position.

Press rt w e until an open (Example) To store in position 12.
stored manually. If an attempt is made at timer programming
with the SHOWVIEW system in this state, the “GUIDE PROG
SET” screen appears; set the Guide Program numbers on this
screen. (墌 pg. 29, “ATTENTION — Guide Program Number
position in which you want to
Set”)
store a channel begins Or perform “Guide Program Number Set” (墌 pg. 53).
blinking, then press OK. The
Manual Channel Set screen
appears.
The blueback screen and the

programme currently being
broadcast by the selected channel
appear alternately for 8 seconds
each.
EN 57
Delete A Channel When Receiving A Scrambled
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56 Broadcast
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
A Select the item.

A Select the decoder mode.
Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” (墌 pg. 43).
Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins
blinking.
B Access the Confirmation screen.
B Delete a channel. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on
page 56.
Press &.
● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one
line.
● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
C Select the position.
Press rt w e to select the channel position
broadcasting scrambled programmes, then press OK
C Close the Confirmation screen. twice.
Press MENU.
D Change the decoder setting.
Press e until “OFF” (decoder setting) begins blinking,
Change Station Channel Position and set it to “ON” by pressing rt.
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. E Return to the Confirmation screen.
Press OK.
A Select the item. ● Repeat steps 3 – 5 as necessary.
Press rt w e until the item you want to move begins

blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its F Close the Confirmation screen.
channel (CH) number begin blinking. Press MENU.
B Select the new position. INFORMATION

Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel If you live in Eastern Europe, “TV SYSTEM” setting appears
position, then press OK. instead of “DECODER” setting on the Manual Channel Set
Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the screen. When you can see the picture but can hear no audio,
stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move select appropriate TV system (D/K or B/G). Normally, TV
down one space. programmes are broadcasted as follows.
For Eastern Europe : D/K
For Western Europe : B/G
A Select a country in Eastern Europe in step 4 on page 54.
B Press e until the TV system (D/K or B/G) blinking on the
Manual Channel Set screen in step 4 on page 56.
C Press rt to select appropriate TV System (D/K or B/G).
● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
C Close the Confirmation screen.

Press MENU.
Set Stations (A)

Set station names that are registered in your recorder.
B Enter the new character.
Press rt to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, f,
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56 +, I (space) ) and stop when the desired character is
to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. indicated, then press e to enter. Enter the remaining
characters the same way (maximum of 4). After entering
A Select the item. all characters, press OK.

● The Confirmation screen appears.
● If you make a mistake, press w until the incorrect character
Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking. begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing
rt.
B Access the Manual Channel Set screen. C Close the Confirmation screen.
Press OK twice.
Press MENU.
C Select the new station.

Press e until the station
NOTE:
The characters available for the station name (ID) are A–Z, 0–9,
–, f, +, I (space) (maximum of 4).
name (ID) begins blinking,
then press rt until the new
station’s name (ID) you want
to store begins blinking. Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored
Registered station names
(墌 pg. 59) appear as you Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56
press rt. to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
D Switch the stations. A Select the channel to fine-tune.

Press rt w e until the channel you want to tune begins
Press OK.
● The Confirmation screen appears.
blinking.
B Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

E Close the Confirmation screen. Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.
Press MENU.
C Perform tuning.
Set Stations (B) Press e until “+/–” begins blinking, then press rt until
the picture is its clearest. Then press OK.
Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder. ● The Confirmation screen appears.
Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 56
to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1
and 2 of “Set Stations (A)” above before continuing.
D Close the Confirmation screen.
Press MENU.
A Select the character for station name.
Press e until the first letter of
the station name begins
blinking.
EN 59
TV Station And ID List
ID* STATION NAME ID* STATION NAME
1000 TV1000 ORF2 ORF2
3SAT 3SAT ORF3 ORF3
9LIV 9LIVE OWL3 OWL3
ADLT ADULT PREM PREMIERE
ANT3 ANTENA3 PRO7 PRO7
ARD ARD RAI1 RAI1
ARTE ARTE RAI2 RAI2
B1 BERLIN1 RAI3 RAI3
BBC BBC GROUP RET4 RETE4
BBC1 BBC1 21 TELE21
BBC2 BBC2 RTBF RTBF1 or 2
BR3 BAYERN3 RTL RTL
C+ CANAL PLUS RTL2 RTL2
C1 PORTUGUSES RTL4 RTL4
CAN5 CANALE5 RTL5 RTL5
CANV KETNET CANVAS RTP RTP
CH4 CHANNEL4 S4 SCHWEIZ4
CH5 CHANNEL5 SAT1 SAT1
CHLD CHILD SBS SBS
CINE CINEMA SF1 SF1
CLUB TELECLUB SF2 SF2
CMT CMT SHOW SHOW
CNN CNN SIC SOCIEDADE
CSUR ANDALUCIA SKY SKY CHANNEL
DISC DISCOVERY SKYN SKY NEWS
DR DR TV SPRT SPORT
DR2 DR2 SRTL SUPER RTL
DRS DRS STAR STAR-TV
DSF DSF SVT1 SVT1
ETB1 ETB1 SVT2 SVT2
ETB2 ETB2 SWR SUEDWEST3
EURO EURONEWS TCC TCC
EUSP EUROSPORTS TELE TELE
FEMM FEMMAN TEL5 TELE5
FILM FILM TF1 TF1
FNET FILMNET TMC TELEMONTECARLO
FR2 France2 TNT TNT INT
FR3 France3 TRT TRT INT
GALA GALAVISION TSI TSI
HR3 HESSEN3 TSR TSR
INFO INFO-KANAL TV1 BRTN TV1
ITA1 ITALIA1 TV2 TV2
ITA7 ITALIA7 TV3 TV3
ITV ITV1 TV4 TV4
JSTV JSTV TV5 TV5
KA2 KA2 TV6 TV6
KAB1 KABEL1 TVE1 TVE1
KAN2 KANAL2 TVE2 TVE2
LOCA LOCAL TVG TV GALICIA
M6 M6 TVI TV INDEPENDENT
MBC MBR TVN TV NORGE
MCM MCM VCR VIDEO
MDR MDR VERO VERONICA
MOVE MOVIE VH-1 VH-1
MTV MTV VIVA VIVA
MTV3 MTV3 VIV2 VIVA2
N3 NORD3 VMTV VIDEO MUSIC
N-TV N-TV VOX VOX
NBC NBC SUPER VT4 VT4
NDR3 NDR3 VTM VTM
NED1 NED1 WDR1 West1
NED2 NED2 WDR3 West3
NED3 NED3 YLE1 YLE1
NEWS YLE2 YLE2
NICK NICKELODEON ZDF ZDF
NRK NRK ZTV ZTV
NRK2 NRK2
* The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station
ODE ODEON
name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is
ORF1 ORF1 displayed on the TV screen when the recorder is tuned to a different
station.
Clock Set IMPORTANT

If you performed Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 12) or Preset
Download (墌 pg. 14), without ever having set the clock
previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set
Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or automatically.
AV mode). Perform the following steps only if —
—Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto
Set Up or Preset Download.
OR
—the recorder’s memory backup has expired.
OR
—you want to change Just Clock setting (墌 “Just Clock” in
the left column).

Press 1.

Press MENU.
C Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or e.
D Access the Clock Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CLOCK
SET”, then press OK or e. The Clock Set screen appears.
NOTE:
When you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ
REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the
country setting (墌 pg. 12, 16), you cannot use Just Clock
Just Clock function. Skip steps 6 and 7 on page 61.
The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping
through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by
reading data from a PDC signal.
The Just Clock option can be set “ON” or “OFF” at the Clock
Set screen (the default setting is “OFF”). Press OK until the
Just Clock setting begins blinking, then press rt to change
the setting.
IMPORTANT: If you turn off Just Clock, the accuracy of your
recorder’s built-in clock may be reduced, which could
adversely effect timer recording. We recommend you to keep
Just Clock on. In cases where the clock setting data from a
PDC signal is incorrect, however, you are advised to keep
Just Clock set to “OFF”.
EN 61
E Set the date and time.
Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The
“DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same
procedure to set the date and year.
● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time
by 30 minutes.
● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date
by 15 days.
F Set Just Clock.

The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing
rt, then press OK or e.
● For the Just clock function, refer to “Just Clock” on page 60.
● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you
won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments.
G Set the source channel position for clock

data.
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and
adjustment data from channel position 1.
Press rt to set the channel position to the number
representing the station transmitting clock setting data,
then press OK or e.
H Start the clock operation.

Press MENU.
NOTES:
● Just Clock (when set to “ON”) adjusts the recorder’s built-in
clock every hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.
● Just Clock is not effective when ...
... the recorder’s power is on.
... the recorder is in the Timer mode.
... a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the
built-in clock’s time and the actual time.
... the recorder is in the Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording mode (墌 pg. 35).
... the recorder is in the Power Save mode (墌 pg. 51).
... “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg. 43).
● If Just Clock is set to “ON”, the recorder’s clock is
automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time.
● Just Clock may not function properly depending on the
Video Channel Set

Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the recorder through the
RF cable.
IMPORTANT
Perform the following steps only if —
— Video Chennel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function (墌 pg. 12),
— interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your
area.
— you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection (墌 pg. 10), since you do not need the video
channel you have to set the video channel to off.
If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF connection (墌 pg. 10), you have to set the correct video
channel.
Before performing the following steps:
Make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50.

A Access the Video Channel Set mode. ● If the two vertical white bars appear
clearly on the TV screen as shown to
the right, go to step 4.
Hold down 0 on the recorder until the front display
panel shows the following. ● If the two vertical white bars do not
appear clearly, 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
B Set the RF output system. 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
The blinking number on the display indicates the RF
output system of your country. sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on
● If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG, CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, neighbouring channels.
POLSKA or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE for the country setting ● If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with
(墌 pg. 12, 16), press rt to set to “2”. any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer.
● For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK.
(1: B/G 2: D/K)
D Exit the Video Channel Set mode.
Press OK on the remote control.
C Set the video channel.

With AV Connection
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to its AV mode.
With AV Connection With RF Connection
Press PR – until the front display panel shows “1 – –” (or The channel on which the TV screen in step 3 appears
“2 – –”). clearly is your video channel.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to the video channel.
● Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection
Press PR + or – to set the video recorder to a vacant
channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by
any local station in your area.
(Example) If channel 50 is available in your area
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 63
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are
often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.
POWER
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. No power is supplied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord.
2. The clock is functioning properly, but ● “#” is displayed on the front display Press the # button to turn the “#”
the recorder cannot be powered. panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”. indicator off.
3. The remote control won’t function. ● The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
TAPE TRANSPORT
1. During recording, the tape does not ● The recorder is in the Record Pause Press 4 to resume recording.
run. “䡬” lights up and the channel mode.
display blinks on the front display
panel.
2. The tape will not rewind or ● The tape is already fully rewound or Check the cassette.
fast-forward. fast-forwarded.
PLAYBACK
1. The playback picture does not appear ● If you are using the RF connection, If you are using the RF connection,
while the tape is running. . . . the TV receiver’s channel selector is . . . set the TV receiver to the video
not set to the video channel. channel.
. . . the recorder’s video channel has not . . . perform “Video Channel Set”
been correctly set. (墌 pg. 62).
● If you are using the AV connection, the If you are using the AV connection, set the
TV receiver is not set to the AV mode. TV to its AV mode.
2. Noise appears during visual search. ● This is normal.

3. Noise appears during normal ● The automatic tracking mode is Try manual tracking. (墌 pg. 23)
playback. engaged.
4. The playback picture is blurred or ● The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2 or
interrupted while TV broadcasts are consult your JVC dealer.
clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”
message appears on the screen.
5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi ● The automatic tracking mode is Try manual tracking. (墌 pg. 23)
soundtrack. engaged.
64 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
RECORDING
1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape,
cassette loaded has had its record safety cover the hole where the tab was
tab removed. removed.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “SAT” has Set to the desired channel.
been selected as the input mode.
3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. ● The source (another video recorder, Confirm that the source is properly
camcorder) has not been properly connected.
connected.
● All necessary power switches have not Confirm that all units’ power switches are
been turned on. turned on.
● The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”
or “S-1”.
4. Camcorder recording is not possible. ● The camcorder has not been properly Confirm that the camcorder is properly
connected. connected.
● The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”
or “S-1”.
5. “䡬” and “$” on the front display ● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been
panel won’t stop blinking. recording. recorded in its entirety. Next time make
sure you have enough time on the tape to
record the entire programme.
TIMER RECORDING
1. Timer recording won’t work. ● The clock and/or the timer have been set Re-perform the clock and/or timer
incorrectly. settings.
● The timer is not engaged. Press # and confirm that “#” is displayed
on the front display panel.
2. Timer programming is not possible. ● Timer recording is in progress. Timer programming can’t be performed
while a timer recording is in progress.
Wait until it finishes.
3. “#” on the front display panel won’t ● The timer is engaged but there’s no Load a cassette with the record safety tab
stop blinking. cassette loaded. intact.
4. “#”, “䡬” and “$” on the front ● The loaded cassette has had its record Remove the cassette and cover the hole
display panel won’t stop blinking. safety tab removed. with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette
with the record safety tab intact.
● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been
timer recording. recorded in its entirety. Next time make
5. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the ● # has been pressed when there are no Check the programmed data and re-
Timer mode is disengaged. programs in memory, or the timer program as necessary, then press # again.
record information has been
programmed incorrectly.
6. The SHOWVIEW system does not ● The recorder’s channel positions have Refer to “Guide Program Number Set”
timer-record properly. been set incorrectly. (墌 pg. 53) and re-perform the procedure.
7. “䡬” and “$“ on the front display ● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been
panel won’t stop blinking. Instant Timer Recording. recorded in its entirety. Next time make
EN 65
8. “ “, “䡬” and “$“ on the front ● The loaded cassette has had its record Remove the cassette and cover the hole
display panel won’t stop blinking. safety tab removed. with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette
with the record safety tab intact.
● The end of the tape was reached during The programme may not have been
Automatic Satellite Programme recorded in its entirety. Next time make
Recording. sure you have enough time on the tape to
OTHER PROBLEMS
1. Whistling or howling is heard from the ● The camcorder’s microphone is too Position the camcorder so its microphone
TV during camcorder recording. close to the TV. is away from the TV.
● The TV’s volume is too high. Turn the TV’s volume down.
2. When scanning channels, some of ● Those channels have been designated to If you need the skipped channels, restore
them are skipped over. be skipped. them (墌 pg. 56).
3. The channel cannot be changed. ● Recording is in progress. Press 9 to pause the recording, change
channels, then press 4 to resume
recording.
4. Channel settings that were made ● After the manual settings were made, Perform manual setting again.
manually seem to have changed or Auto Channel Set was performed.
disappeared.
5. No channels are stored in the ● The TV aerial cable was not connected Turn off the recorder once and connect
recorder’s memory. to the recorder when Auto Set Up was the TV aerial cable to the recorder
performed. properly, then turn on the recorder again.
Then perform Auto Set Up again
(墌 pg. 12).
● The fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable was Turn off the recorder once and connect
not connected between TV and the the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable to the
recorder when Preset Download was recorder properly, then turn on the
performed. recorder again. Then perform Preset
Download again (墌 pg. 14).
ATTENTION
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch
the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After
checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.
66 EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached Q. “䡬“ and “#” remain lit on the front display
during playback or search? panel. Is there a problem?
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer
beginning. recording in progress.
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame Q. Can I programme the timer while I’m watching
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the a tape or a TV broadcast?
problem? A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the
A. This is normal. on-screen menu, but the audio from the
programme or tape you’re viewing can be
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in heard.
the still mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to
protect the heads.
Q. When returning from variable-speed search to
normal playback, the picture is disturbed.
Should I be concerned about this?
A. No, it is normal.
Q. Noise bar appear during variable-speed search.
What’s the problem?
A. This is normal.
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the video
recorder can’t find the programme I want to
see. Why not?
A. There may be index codes too close together.
RECORDING
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the
end of the recording before the pause is
overlapped by the beginning of the
continuation of recording. Why does this
happen?
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause
and resume points.
Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in
the Record-Pause mode?
A. No. The video recorder goes to its Stop mode
automatically after 5 minutes to protect the
heads.
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during
recording?
A. The video recorder stops recording, and “䡬”
and “$“ on the front display panel won’t stop
blinking.
SPECIFICATIONS EN 67
GENERAL TUNER/TIMER
Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz TV channel storage capacity
Power consumption : 99 positions (+AUX position)
Power on : 18 W Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner
Power off : 3.6 W Channel coverage : VHF 47 MHz – 89 MHz/
Temperature 104 MHz – 300 MHz/
Operating : 5°C to 40°C 302 MHz – 470 MHz
Storage : –20°C to 60°C UHF 470 MHz – 862 MHz
Operating position : Horizontal only Aerial output : UHF channels 22 – 69 (Adjustable)
Dimensions (WxHxD) Memory backup time
: 400 mm x 94 mm x 270 mm : Approx. 10 min.
Weight : 3.4 kg
Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard ACCESSORIES
Maximum recording time
Provided accessories
(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette
: RF cable,
(LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette
Infrared remote control unit,
(EP) : 720 min. with E-240 video cassette
“R6” battery x 2
VIDEO/AUDIO Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR specified.
monochrome signal, 625 lines E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
50 fields notice.
Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB
Horizontal resolution
(SP/LP) : 250 lines (VHS)
400 lines (S-VHS)
(EP) : 220 lines (VHS)
350 lines (S-VHS)
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)
Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors:
IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1
RCA connectors:
VIDEO IN x 1, AUDIO IN x 1,
AUDIO OUT x 1
S-Video connector:
IN x 1, OUT x 1
68 EN LIST OF TERMS
A O
Auto Channel Set ................................................. 54 O.S.D. ............................................................... 49
AUTO POWER OFF ............................................. 52 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................. 7
Auto Set Up ......................................................... 12 Output/Input Set ................................................... 42
AUTO SP]LP TIMER ........................................... 50
AUTO TIMER ...................................................... 49 P
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ............... 35 PICTURE CONTROL ............................................. 49
PLAYBACK .......................................................... 20
B POWER SAVE ...................................................... 51
B.E.S.T. Picture System .....................................27, 49 Preset Download .................................................. 14
PROG. NAVIGATION ........................................... 50
C PROGRAMME NAVIGATION ................................ 36
Change Station Channel Position ............................ 57
Check, cancel and change programmes .................. 33 R
Clock Set ............................................................ 60 Record One Programme While Watching Another .... 25
COLOUR SYSTEM ............................................... 52 RECORDING ....................................................... 24
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ......................... 44 Recording Resume Function ................................... 24
Repeat Playback ................................................... 23
D
Delete A Channel ................................................. 57 S
DIGITAL 3R ......................................................... 51 Satellite Controller ................................................ 17
DIGITAL TBC/NR .................................................. 49 Satellite Receiver Control Setting ............................ 17
DIRECT REC ...................................................19, 50 Set Stations (A) ..................................................... 58
Set Stations (B) ..................................................... 58
E SHOWVIEW System Setup ....................................... 53
®
EDITING ............................................................. 40 SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ............................. 28

®
Elapsed Recording Time Indication ......................... 25 Skip Search .......................................................... 22

Express Timer Programming ................................... 30 Slow Motion ........................................................ 21
F Soundtrack Selection ............................................ 23
Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored ...................... 58 Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................... 21
Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) ................................ 26, 51
G S-VHS ........................................................... 41, 51
Guide Program Number Set ..............................29, 53
T
H Tape Position Indicator ............................................ 7
High-Speed (Turbo) Search .................................... 21 Tape Remaining Time ........................................... 25
TIMER RECORDING ............................................. 28
I
Timer Warning Display ........................................... 7
Index Search ........................................................ 22
Tuner Set ............................................................. 54
Instant ReView ..................................................... 22
T-V LINK ............................................................. 19
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ................................. 25
TV Station And ID List ........................................... 59
J
V
Just Clock ............................................................ 60
Variable Speed Search ........................................... 22
L Video Channel Set ................................................ 62
L-1 INPUT ........................................................... 42 VIDEO STABILIZER .............................................. 51
L-1 OUTPUT ....................................................... 42 VPS/PDC Recording .............................................. 31
L-2 INPUT ........................................................... 43
W
L-2 SELECT .......................................................... 43
When programmes overlap each other .................... 34
Language ............................................................ 16
When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast .................. 57
M
Manual Channel Set ............................................. 56 24 Hour Express Timer Programming ...................... 32
Manual Tracking .................................................. 23
Mode Set ............................................................ 48
N
Next Function Memory ......................................... 23
MEMO EN 69
70 EN MEMO
EN 71
EN
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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INITIAL SETTINGS 12

A STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 12 H Infrared Beam Receiving Window

Attach the provided connector cover when you do not

A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 10 F AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

A Instant REVIEW Indicator 墌 pg. 22 G “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 29, 31, 32

A Operation Mode Indicators I VPS/PDC Indicator 墌 pg. 29, 31

REMOTE CONTROL A TV Button 墌 “Operating JVC TVs” on page 9

Operating JVC TVs

Basic Connections connected.

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY

B Situate the recorder.

Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input

Aerial connector Audio cable TV aerial cable

Mains S VIDEO OUT

8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN NOTES:

A Connect the recorder to TV.

Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following:

After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is

B Select your country.

On the on-screen display ATTENTION

Program Number Set

On the on-screen display

Preset positions on the front display panel increase from

● If you are using the on-screen

Language messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up

B Access the Country Set screen.

C Select your country.

D Select the language.

E Return to the normal screen.

Satellite Receiver satellite channels through a satellite receiver.

A Situate the Satellite Controller.

B Attach the Satellite Controller.

Transmitter C Make connections.

D Connect the Satellite Controller to recorder.

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER

C Access the Initial Set screen.

D Access the Sat Control Set screen.

E Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.

F Select the satellite receiver’s channel for

Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV

A Turn on the satellite receiver.

B Access the Main Menu screen on the

Basic Playback A Load a cassette.

B Find the programme start point.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning

● Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this

To resume normal playback, press 4 or push the JOG

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

ATTENTION To resume normal playback, press 4.

Variable Speed Search Skip Search

To resume normal playback, press 4.

NOTE: Activate Instant ReView.

NORM For audio-dubbed tapes

Basic Recording A Load a cassette.

C Set the tape speed.