Page 1: Table Of Contents
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ...2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW 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 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 Cassette Loading Slot 24H EXPRESS Button Advanced JOG Dial pg. 16, 17 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button Button pg. 31 REAR VIEW Mains Power Cord pg. 7 SAT CONTROL Connector Remote PAUSE Connector ANT. IN Connector pg.
Page 5: Front Display Panel
Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAt*) * When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” ( instead of “L-2”. Instant REVIEW Indicator VCR Indicator Start Time Indicator Stop Time Indicator Tape position indicator The tape position indicator pg.
Page 6 REMOTE CONTROL 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. ( “Operating JVC TVs” in the right column) This remote control transmits A code signals only; it is not applicable to B code signals.
Page 7: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial connector Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector 21-pin SCART RF cable cable (provided) (not provided) Mains power cord Back of recorder Mains outlet Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of interference.
Page 8: 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, by simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Page 9 Select the language. Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the TV screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice. (Example) DEUTSCH is selected. Perform Auto Set Up. Press OK. The AUTO SET/T-V LINK display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen.
Page 10: 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 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
Language Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( change the language setting manually as required. Access the Main Menu screen.
Page 13: Sat Control Set
SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting Your recorder Transmitter Satellite receiver 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) SAT CONTROL AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Back of recorder The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S programming ( pg.
Page 14 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 video channel (or AV mode). Turn on the satellite receiver. Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.
Page 15: T-V Link
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV. VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.
Page 16: Playback
Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). 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 pointed toward the recorder.
Page 17: Playback Features
Playback Features NOTE: Refer to the remote control illustration below as you read the following procedures. Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow slow search play motion motion 3 steps 2 steps 2 steps ATTENTION ● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP-recorded tape.
Page 18: Manual Tracking
Variable Speed Search (including Slow Motion) During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search. During playback, press repeatedly. Each time you press or each time the JOG dial passes a click position, the playback speed changes.
Page 19: Index Search
Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. Activate Index Search.
Page 20: Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording ( pg. 21) or timer recording ( the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder’s memory backup has expired.
Page 21: Recording Features
Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection, press TV/VCR. The recorder’s VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.
Page 22: Elapsed Recording Time Indication
Elapsed Recording Time Indication Display the counter. Press – –:– – so that a counter reading appears on the TV screen. 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 23: Picture System
B.E.S.T. Picture System 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 24: Timer Recording
® Programming Before performing the S 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). With the S Timer simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding...
Page 25 Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP ( Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.
Page 26: Express Timer Programming
Express Timer Programming Before performing Express 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). TIMER RECORDING (cont.) If you don’t know the S number for the programme you...
Page 27: Vps/Pdc Recording
Enter the channel position. Press PR +/–. Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP ( Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If “VPS/PDC OFF” is displayed on the TV screen, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.
Page 28: 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. 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). NOTES: You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes.
Page 29: Check, Cancel And Change Programmes
Check, cancel and change programmes Disengage the timer mode. Press (TIMER), then press Access the Programme Check screen. " Press Access the Programme screen. " Press again to check more information. Each time " you press , the next programme’s information appears.
Page 30: When Programmes Overlap Each Other
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 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.
Page 31: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder and programme the timer on the satellite receiver. The recorder starts or stops recording by the signals input from the satellite receiver.
Page 32: Editing
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 33: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder TV receiver Player 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Video RF cable channel or (provided) AV mode Another recorder Recorder Recorder Your recorder 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Another recorder Player You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck.
Page 34: Audio Dubbing
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 Your recorder CD player, etc. Mixer output Audio mixer Original sound AUDIO OUT Pre-recorded tape Audio-dubbed tape CD player, etc.
Page 35 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. Set the recorder’s input mode. Press AUX (NUMBER key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1”. Locate the start point.
Page 36: System Connections
IMPORTANT When you set “L-2 SELECT” to “SAT” ( 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.
Page 37: Connecting/Using A Decoder
Connecting/Using A Decoder TV receiver RF cable (provided) AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Decoder The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.
Page 38: 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 Mains outlet Back of recorder 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 39: Subsidiary Settings
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS ® IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 8), Preset Download ( automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with the S 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 40: Mode Set
Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 41 to 43. Access the Main Menu screen.
Page 41 B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO: Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture System. EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback). SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing a lot of noise. Clearer, sharper-edged picture when SHARP: viewing images with lots of flat, same-coloured surfaces such as...
Page 42 AUTO SP LP TIMER POWER SAVE SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 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 43 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.
Page 44: Clock Set
Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or 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 45 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 by 30 minutes. When you set the date, press and hold by 15 days.
Page 46: Tuner Set
Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download ( pg.
Page 47 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 the S system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station.
Page 48: Manual Channel Set
Manual Channel Set Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 10) or Auto Channel Set pg. 46). 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 49: Delete A Channel
Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 48 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 50: Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored
Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 48 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 51: Tv Station And Id List
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SAT 3SAT ADLT ADULT ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE BERLIN1 BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5 CANV KETNET CANVAS CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CSUR ANDALUCIA...
Page 52: Video Channel Set
Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels. If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. Exit the Video Channel Set mode. Press OK on the remote control.
Page 53: Troubleshooting
. . . perform “Video Channel Set” pg. 52). If you are using the AV connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 18) Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or consult your JVC dealer. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 18)
Page 54 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. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. Timer programming is not possible. 3. “ ”...
Page 55: 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 56: 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. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem? A.
Page 57: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V Power consumption Power on : 16 W Power off : 4.0 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 278 mm Weight : 3.4 kg...
Page 58: List Of Terms
Audio Dubbing ... 34 Auto Set Up... 8 AUTO SP LP TIMER ... 42 AUTO TIMER ... 41 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording... 31 B.E.S.T. Picture System ... 23, 41 Change Station Channel Position... 49 Check, cancel and change programmes ... 29 Clock Set...
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Playback

Recording

Timer Recording

Editing

System Connections

Subsidiary Settings

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers

Specifications

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