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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SAFETY FIRST
2
Safety Precautions ........................................ 2
INDEX
4
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
10
Basic Connections ..................................... 10
S-VIDEO Connection ................................. 11
INITIAL SETTINGS
12
Auto Set Up ............................................... 12
Preset Download ....................................... 14
Language ................................................... 16
SAT CONTROL SET
17
Satellite Receiver Control Setting ............... 17
T-V LINK
19
T-V Link Functions ..................................... 19
PLAYBACK
20
Basic Playback ........................................... 20
Playback Features ...................................... 21
RECORDING
24
Basic Recording ......................................... 24
Recording Features .................................... 25
B.E.S.T. Picture System ............................... 29
TIMER RECORDING
30
SHOWVIEW® Timer Programming ............... 30
Express Timer Programming ....................... 32
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ... 36
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
37
VIDEO NAVIGATION
40
Navigation ................................................. 40
Edit Title .................................................... 42
Find Title ................................................... 46
EDITING
49
Edit From A Camcorder .............................. 49
Output/Input Set ........................................ 50
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder ... 52
Audio Dubbing .......................................... 54
Insert Editing .............................................. 56
Synchro Editing .......................................... 58
Information On J Terminal ......................... 59
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
60
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ............ 60
Connecting/Using A Decoder .................... 62
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ............ 63
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
64
Mode Set ................................................... 64
Tuner Set ................................................... 68
Video Channel Set ..................................... 74
SHOWVIEW® System Setup .......................... 75
Clock Set ................................................... 76
TROUBLESHOOTING
78
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
81
SPECIFICATIONS
82
LIST OF TERMS
83
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SAFETY FIRST
Safety Precautions
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
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.
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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.
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.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or
under extremely humid conditions--just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold
liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
For Italy:
"It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.'95
published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.'95"
The STANDBY/ON
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.
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
A STANDBY/ON
1 Button
pg. 12
B Timer
# Button
pg. 31, 33
C S-VHS ET Button
pg. 27
D Stop/Eject
0 Button
pg. 20, 24
E Cassette Loading Slot
F Play
4 Button
pg. 20
G DIGITAL TBC/NR Button
pg. 23
H JOG Dial
pg. 21
I SHUTTLE Ring
pg. 20
J S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors
pg. 49, 54, 56
K PR +/ Buttons
pg. 24
L SYNCHRO
7/79 Button
pg. 58
M SP/LP/EP Button
pg. 24
N Front Display Panel
pg. 6
O INSERT Button
pg. 57
P SAT
# Button
pg. 36
Q SAT
# Indicator
pg. 36
R Record
7 Button
pg. 24
S Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button
pg. 55
T Infrared Beam Receiving Window
U Pause
9 Button
pg. 21
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REAR VIEW
A Mains Power Cord
pg. 10
B S OUT Connector
pg. 11
C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector
pg. 10, 52, 60,
61, 62
D J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)
Connector]
pg. 59
E SYNCHRO EDIT Connector
pg. 58
F ANT. IN Connector
pg. 10
G Remote PAUSE Connector
pg. 49
H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors
pg. 63
I AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector
pg. 17, 52, 60, 61, 62
J SAT CONTROL Connector
pg. 17
K RF OUT Connector
pg. 10
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