Page 1: Table Of Contents
ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions .........2 VIDEO CASSETTE INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER RECORDER Basic Connections ........7 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ..........8 Preset Download ........10 Language ..........12 SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting ..13 T-V LINK T-V Link Functions ......15 PLAYBACK Basic Playback ........16 Playback Features .......17...
Page 2: Safety First
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 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.
Page 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 button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
Page 4 INDEX FRONT VIEW STANDBY/ON Button pg. 8 Timer Button pg. 25, 27 Cassette Loading Slot Front Display Panel pg. 5 Play Button pg. 16 Infrared Beam Receiving Window JOG Dial pg. 17 PR +/– Buttons pg. 20 SHUTTLE Ring pg. 16 Display –...
Page 5 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL B.E.S.T. Picture System Display pg. 23 Programme Time Indicators pg. 26 Symbolic Mode Indicators “Timer” Indicator pg. 25, 27 Tape Remaining Time Indicator pg. 22 STILL: Channel/Clock Display pg. 11 SLOW: Instant REVIEW Indicator pg. 18 PLAY: VPS/PDC Indicator pg.
Page 6 How To Use 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 The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s button. ( “Operating JVC TVs”...
Page 7: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER It’s essential that your video recorder be properly Basic Connections connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Aerial connector Check the contents. Back of TV Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”...
Page 8: Initial Settings
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/ ●...
Page 9 ● If you are using the on-screen Select the language. display, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “ “ Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front mark on the TV screen display panel and/or on the TV screen.
Page 10: Preset Download
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV Preset Download connection ( pg. 7), the recorder will automatically perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 9. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Page 11 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).
Page 12: Language
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 ( pg. 11), you can change the language setting manually as required. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or Access the Main Menu screen.
Page 13: Sat Control Set
SAT CONTROL SET The following procedure is required if you receive Satellite Receiver satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S timer programming ( pg. 24) or Express timer programming Control Setting pg. 26) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2” and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
Page 14 SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) Access the Initial Set screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or Access the Sat Control Set screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.
Page 15: T-V Link
SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK T-V Link Functions Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired 21- changed to the same one as pin SCART cable ( pg.
Page 16: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback 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.
Page 17: Playback Features
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Features Playback Pause during playback. NOTE: Press Refer to the ● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the SHUTTLE ring picture. illustration on the right as you read Activate Frame-by-frame playback. the following Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame procedures.
Page 18 PLAYBACK (cont.) Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons. Override automatic tracking. Press on the remote control. Adjust the tracking manually. Press PR + or –.
Page 19 Index Search Repeat Playback Your recorder automatically marks Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 index codes at the beginning of times repeatedly. each recording. This function gives Start playback. you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.
Page 20: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or is reset to 0:00:00. AV mode). Choose a programme.
Page 21: Recording Features
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. Start recording. Press on the recorder. Engage the ITR mode. Press again.
Page 22 RECORDING (cont.) Elapsed Recording Time Indication Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Set the counter display. Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) display panel. and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
Page 23: Picture System
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.
Page 24: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING With the S system, timer programming is greatly Timer ® simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize. Programming Access the S screen. Press PROG. Before performing the S Timer Programming: ●...
Page 25 Satellite Receiver Users Set the tape speed. To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the S system: Press SP/LP ( A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 13. B Perform steps 1 – 7. In step 3, the front display panel Set the VPS/PDC mode.
Page 26: Express Timer Programming
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) If you don’t know the S number for the programme you Express Timer wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. Programming Access the S screen. Press PROG. Before performing Express Timer Programming: Access the Programme screen.
Page 27 Satellite Receiver Users Enter the channel position. To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: Press PR +/–. A Perform “Satellite Receiver Control Setting” on page 13. B Perform steps 1 – 10. In step 6, press the NUMBER key “0”...
Page 28 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Access the Programme screen/display. Press " again to check more information. Each time you press " , the next programme’s information appears. The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and the channel position.
Page 29 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. Confirm the overlapping programmes.
Page 30: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 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 Auto Satellite Programme Recording mode;...
Page 31: Editing
EDITING You can use a camcorder as the source player and your Edit From A recorder as the recorder. Make connections. Camcorder Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. ● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.
Page 32: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
EDITING (cont.) You can use your recorder as the source player or as the Edit To Or From recording deck. Make connections. Another Video Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated. A When using your recorder as the source player ... Recorder ...
Page 33: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver NOTES: Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “L-2” ( pg. 39). TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector ●...
Page 34: Connecting/Using A Decoder
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.
Page 35: Connecting/Using A Stereo System
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...
Page 36: Subsidiary Settings
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 37 to 39. Access the Main Menu screen. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
Page 37 * The default setting is bold in the table below. B.E.S.T. You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” ( pg. 23). PICTURE CONTROL This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select AUTO: Provides the optimised picture “AUTO”.
Page 38 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. AUTO SP LP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode.
Page 39 * The default setting is bold in the table below. L-2 SELECT Set this function to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/ L-2: To use this recorder as the recording DECODER connector of the recorder.
Page 40: Tuner Set
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 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 ( pg. 8, 10). Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or —...
Page 41 Perform Auto Channel Set. Press OK twice. ● If you have connected the recorder and your TV via AV connection ( pg. 7), the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear pg. 10). ● The Auto Set screen appears, Beginning and remains on screen while the recorder searches for...
Page 42 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Select the band. Press to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press Input the channel. Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you want to store. ● Input “0” before any single number entries. ●...
Page 43 Delete A Channel When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 42 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the decoder mode. Select the item. Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” ( pg.
Page 44 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Enter the new character. Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Press to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 42 (space) ) and stop when the desired character is to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
Page 45 TV Station And ID List STATION NAME STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 ORF3 ORF3 3SAT 3SAT OWL3 OWL3 ADLT ADULT PREM PREMIERE ANT3 ANTENA3 PRO7 PRO7 RAI1 RAI1 ARTE ARTE RAI2 RAI2 BBC GROUP RAI3 RAI3 BBC1 BBC1 RET4 RETE4 BBC2 BBC2 TELE21 BAYERN3...
Page 46: Video Channel Set
(EE) for the country setting ( pg. 8, 12), press to set to any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. “2”. ● For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK. Exit the Video Channel Set mode.
Page 47: Show View ® Setup
Setup ® IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 40) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases. ●...
Page 48: Clock Set
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Set IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 40), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or also set automatically.
Page 49 Set the date and time. Press to set the time, then press OK or . The “date” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold to change the time by 30 minutes.
Page 50: Troubleshooting
4. The playback picture is blurred or ● The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX 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 ●...
Page 51 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 reseal the slot where the tab was removed. tab removed.
Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 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. ●...
Page 53: Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached Q. “ ” 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.
Page 54: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER/TIMER Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz TV channel storage capacity Power consumption : 99 positions (+AUX position) Power on : 19 W Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Power off : 4.9 W Channel coverage : VHF 47 MHz –...
Page 55: List Of Terms
LIST OF TERMS Auto Set Up............8 O.S.D..............37 AUTO SP LP TIMER ......... 38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY.......... 5 AUTO TIMER ............. 37 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording..30 PICTURE CONTROL .......... 37 PLAYBACK ............16 B.E.S.T. Picture System ......... 23, 37 POWER SAVE.............
Page 56 Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN connector on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder’s mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.
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