Page 1: Table Of Contents
Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CABLE/SAT LCD PROG AUDIO – –:– – TV/VCR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC WEEKLY/HEBDO 0000 MENU ENTER/ENTREE PROG 30 SEC START STOP DATE DEBUT EXPRESS PULL-OPEN TIRER-OUVRIR COPIE CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ...2 Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment ...3...
Page 2: Safety First
If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
Page 3: Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment
Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Page 4: Index
FRONT VIEW DV IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE DV COPIE A STANDBY/ON Button B DV Eject Button pg. 30, 31 C Stop Button pg. 20, 21, 30, 31 D Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot E Play Button pg. 20, 30 F Pause Button pg.
Page 5: Rear View
REAR VIEW ANTENNA ANTENNE SORTIE ENTREE SORTIE A ANTENNA IN Connector B S OUT Connector pg. 12 C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector pg. 11, 50, 64 D Mains Power Cord pg. 11 E ANTENNA OUT Connector IN/OUT AV1 (L-1) ENTREE/SORTIE AUDIO SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT...
Page 6: Front Display Panel
* VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this recorder. J S-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) K VCR Indicator L “Cassette Loaded” Mark M Counter/Remain Display (VHS deck only) pg. 27...
Page 7: Clock Display
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( operational indicators appear on the TV screen. A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP * EP is for NTSC playback only. C NTSC PAL Indicator D Tape Direction E Counter Display F Tape Remaining Time Indicator G Audio Mode Display...
Page 8 O Play P Record Q Stop TV PR +/– Button S VHS Button T STANDBY/ON U Display – –:– – Button V TV/VCR Button W REVIEW Button X Transmit Y WEEKLY Button Z Timer a AUX Button b MENU Button...
Page 9 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. ( pg. 61, 62) Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
Page 10: Installing Your New Recorder
Check Contents CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW Video Cassette Recorder RF Cable 21-pin SCART Cable INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER “AA” Batteries (x 2) Satellite Controller You are now ready to install your video recorder. ( Infrared Remote Control Unit pg.
Page 11: Basic Connections
Basic Connections TV aerial cable 21-pin SCART connector RF cable (provided) AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ANTENNA ANTENNA Mains outlet ATTENTION: Your TV must have a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) for the connection to the recorder. It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Page 12: S-Video Connection
S-VIDEO Connection S-Video cable (not provided) TV aerial cable ANTENNA IN ANTENNA ANTENNE SORTIE ENTREE SORTIE ANTENNA OUT To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . Connect the recorder to TV. A Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “Basic Connections”...
Page 13: Initial Settings
INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set After the button on the recorder or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Page 14: Preset Download
Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully- wired 21-pin SCART cable.
Page 15 PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to “ON” pg. 80, “Just Clock”). If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 020 8208 7654 pg.
Page 16: T-V Link
The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV. VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.
Page 17: Sat Control Set
SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting Your recorder Transmitter Satellite receiver 21-pin SCART cable (provided) AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer programming ( pg.
Page 18 Setting satellite receiver's brand and channel After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Turn on the satellite receiver. Turn on the satellite receiver’s power. Access the Main Menu screen on the recorder.
Page 19 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 You can select the channel position between 1 to 999. After pressing OK, the recorder enters the Test mode.
Page 20: Playback/Recording On Vhs Deck
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. Make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front display panel. If not, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn on the VCR indicator. Select the VHS deck.
Page 21: Basic Recording (Vhs Deck)
Basic Recording (VHS deck) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Load a cassette. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact. The recorder’s power comes on automatically. Select the VHS deck. Press VHS. The VHS button lights on the recorder.
Page 22: Playback Features (Vhs Deck)
Playback Features (VHS deck) NOTE: Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures. Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow slow search play motion motion 5 steps 2 steps 2 steps ATTENTION Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP- recorded tape.
Page 23: Index Search
High-Speed (Turbo) Search During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left or right. During playback or still, press speed search, or for reverse high-speed search. NOTE: For short searches, press and hold seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.
Page 24: Next Function Memory
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. a- For Automatic Start Of Playback Press b- For Automatic Power Off Press c- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind Press...
Page 25: Soundtrack Selection
Manual Tracking Your 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 –. Press again to return to automatic tracking.
Page 26: Recording Features (Vhs Deck)
Recording Features (VHS deck) Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording (in the right column) or timer recording pg. 36, 38, 40), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.
Page 27: Elapsed Recording Time Indication
Elapsed Recording Time Indication Set the counter display. Press – –:– – until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. 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.
Page 28 Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you are recording it. End of programme Beginning of programme Unnecessary Unnecessary Programme part Recorded part Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part Engage the Record-Pause mode. Press during recording.
Page 29: Picture System (Vhs Deck)
B.E.S.T. Picture System (VHS deck) 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 highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference pg.
Page 30: Playback/Recording On Dv Deck
It takes about 15 seconds until the playback picture appears. Make sure the VCR indicator appears on the front display panel. If not, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn on the VCR indicator. Select the DV deck.
Page 31: Basic Recording (Dv Deck)
Basic Recording (DV deck) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Load a cassette. Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “REC”. The recorder’s power comes on automatically. Select the DV deck. Press DV. The DV button lights on the recorder.
Page 32: Playback Features (Dv Deck)
Playback Features (DV deck) NOTE: Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures. Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow slow search play motion motion 3 steps 1 step 1 step ATTENTION Picture may appear distorted during variable speed search. PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.) Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette —...
Page 33: Next Function Memory
High-Speed (Turbo) Search For forward high-speed search During playback, turn the JOG dial quickly to the right. For reverse high-speed search (refer to the JOG dial illustration) During playback, turn the JOG dial one or two click to the right (➀), and then turn it quickly to the left (➁).
Page 34: Recording Features (Dv Deck)
Recording Features (DV deck) Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording (in the right column) or timer recording pg. 36, 38, 40), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.
Page 35: Time Code
Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing back or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble Editing pg. 58), time code is necessary. Press –...
Page 36: Timer Recording
VIDEO Plus+ Programming With the VIDEO Plus+ system, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize. You can use the remote control with LCD panel to enter the PlusCode number.
Page 37 Check the programme data. The PlusCode number you entered and the matching timer-recording information are displayed on the TV screen. Check they are correct. The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing changes the display to the programme stop "...
Page 38: Express Timer Programming
Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. Before performing Express Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
Page 39: Pdc Recording
Enter the programme date. Press DATE+/–. The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place. Enter the channel position. Press PR+/–. If you want to set a satellite programme, press the number key “0” to change “TV PROG” to “SAT”, then press PR+/–.
Page 40: Hour Express Timer Programming
24 Hour Express Timer Programming Before performing the 24 Hour Express Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. Set the tape speed. Select the deck. For the VHS deck: Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact.
Page 41 NOTES: You can programme each deck to timer-record as many as 6 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a seventh, “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 programmes ( pg.
Page 42 Check, cancel and change programmes Disengage the timer mode. Press (TIMER), then press Access the Programme Check screen/display. Press " The Programme Check screen or display appears for the deck (VHS or DV) being selected. Access the Programme screen/display. Press "...
Page 43: When Programmes Overlap Each Other
ATTENTION If the programme you have just made and “DV” are blinking, there is a conflicting programme on the DV deck. A Press to move the highlight bar to “DV”, then press OK or DV Programme Check screen appears. B Cancel or change programme setting as described in step 2 and 3 in the right column.
Page 44: Editing
Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this recorder includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. Load cassettes. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.
Page 45: Tape Dubbing (From Vhs To Dv)
Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this recorder includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. Load cassettes. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab removed.
Page 46: Normal Dubbing (From Dv To Vhs)
Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) NOTES: If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first. There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.
Page 47: Normal Dubbing (From Vhs To Dv)
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) NOTES: If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first. There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.
Page 48: Edit From A Camcorder
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.
Page 49 If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... Recorder PAUSE connector Mini-plug cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only) AUDIO input EDIT Audio cable (not provided) Camcorder AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Player If the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...
Page 50: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder Advantages of S-VHS video recorders You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or from S-VHS to S-VHS. From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.
Page 51 TV receiver (AV mode) Player 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Another recorder Recorder TV receiver Recorder (AV mode) S-Video cable (not provided) Audio cable (not provided) Another recorder Player NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal. When you select “EDIT”...
Page 52: Output/Input Set
Output/Input Set L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting 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). Set “L-1 OUTPUT” and “L-1 INPUT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector.
Page 53 L-2 SELECT Setting Set “L-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “L-1 OUTPUT and L-1 INPUT Setting” on page 52. Select the input mode for the AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector.
Page 54: Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing VHS Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Normal audio track Video/Hi-Fi audio track DV Audio Dubbing This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with “SOUND MODE”...
Page 55 Make connections. Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input connectors on the recorder’s front panel. When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the recorder’s AUDIO L input connector. Load a cassette. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.
Page 56: Insert Editing
Insert Editing VHS Insert Editing Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously.
Page 57 Make connections. Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel. Load a cassette. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.
Page 58: Random Assemble Editing
Random Assemble Editing 64-programme Editing Memory (8 programmes x 8 scenes) By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette. Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck.
Page 59 Locate the end point. Press to start playback. Find the edit-out point where you want the edited scene to end by pressing , then press IN/OUT. The edit-out point is registered in memory and appears on the screen. The total time of the edited scenes is displayed to the right of “TOTAL”.
Page 60: Remote Control Functions
Remote Control Functions Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently. Each of recorders can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals.
Page 61: Tv Multi-Brand Remote Control
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the TV using its remote control.
Page 62 LCD panel IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. Set the satellite receiver brand code.
Page 63: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Printer DV IN/OUT DV cable (VC-VDV204) (not provided) To DV IN connector You can make printouts of video images by connecting the GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the DV IN/OUT connector. Connect the printer’s DV IN connector to the recorder’s DV IN/OUT connector.
Page 64: Connecting To A Satellite Receiver
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.
Page 65: 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. Stereo amplifier Speaker Television ANTENNA ANTENNE ENTREE SORTIE Make connections. Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connectors on your stereo system’s receiver or amplifier.
Page 66: Subsidiary Settings
Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. You can change various mode settings on TV screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 67 to 71. MODE SET VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET The procedure shows how to set “O.S.D.”...
Page 67: Mode Set
MODE SET O.S.D. AUTO TIMER DIRECT REC POWER SAVE When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. NOTES: When you use this recorder as the source player for editing, be sure to set “O.S.D.” to “OFF”...
Page 68 VHS MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO EDIT SOFT SHARP AUTO SP LP TIMER You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” ( pg. 29). This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference.
Page 69 VHS MODE SET (cont.) DIGITAL 3R S-VHS S-VHS ET When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail. 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”...
Page 70 VHS MODE SET (cont.) DIGITAL TBC/NR VIDEO STABILIZER Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes. The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function.
Page 71 DV MODE SET SOUND MODE 12BIT 16BIT 12BIT MODE SOUND1 SOUND2 FULL SOUND AUDIO REC NICAM MONO Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape. 12BIT: Enables Audio Dubbing later. 16BIT: Audio Dubbing is impossible but the recorded sound quality is higher than “12BIT”.
Page 72: Tuner Set
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download ( — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Page 73 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 –...
Page 74: Manual Channel Set
Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up pg. 13), Preset Download ( pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set pg. 72). Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. Access the Confirmation screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or Confirmation screen appears.
Page 75: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item. Press until the item you want to delete begins rt w e blinking. Delete a channel. Press &...
Page 76 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the item. Press until the item you want begins blinking. rt w e Access the Manual Channel Set screen.
Page 77 Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the channel to fine-tune. Press until the channel you want to tune begins rt w e blinking.
Page 78: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR...
Page 79: Tv Station Channel Number Guide
TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV London & South-East Bluebell Hill...40 Crystal Palace ...26 Dover ...50 Heathfield ...49 Oxford ...57 South-West...
Page 80: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Just Clock 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”).
Page 81 Set the date and time. Press to set the time, then press OK or “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. When you set the time, press and hold time by 30 minutes. When you set the date, press and hold date by 15 days.
Page 82: Video Plus+ ® System Setup
VIDEO Plus+ IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 13), Preset Download ( automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected, 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.
Page 83: Troubleshooting
Try manual tracking. ( pg. 25) For the VHS deck Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or consult your JVC dealer. For the DV deck Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or consult your JVC dealer. Try manual tracking. (...
Page 84 RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Recording cannot be started. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. 5. “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. 6. Audio dubbing is not possible. 7.
Page 85 TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. “ ” and “ ” on the front display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. “ ” blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged. 5.
Page 86: Other Problems
OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording. 2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. 3. The channel cannot be changed. 4. Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared.
Page 87: Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Pause mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes on the VHS deck, 3 minutes on the DV deck to protect the heads.
Page 88: Specifications
GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Power consumption Power on : 31 W Power off : 6.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 106 mm x 380 mm Weight : 5.1 kg...
Page 89: Liste Of Terms
LISTE OF TERMS ... 54 Audio Dubbing ... 71 AUDIO REC ... 72 Auto Channel Set ... 13 Auto Set Up ... 68 AUTO SP LP TIMER ... 67 AUTO TIMER ... 57 AV Insert Editing ... 29, 68 B.E.S.T..
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Timer Recording

Editing

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