JVC HR V610E User Manual LPT0915 001A

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-V610E

HR-V611E

HR-V612E

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0915-001A Printed in China

SAFETY FIRST............................................................................... 1

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators ................................................ 3

Basic Connections.......................................................................... 4

Initial Settings.............................................................................. 4

Auto Set Up............................................................................ 4

Preset Download.................................................................... 5

Language Set .......................................................................... 5

T-V Link Functions......................................................................... 5

Satellite Receiver Control Set ........................................................ 5

Playback ...................................................................................... 6

Recording..................................................................................... 8

Timer Recording............................................................................ 9

SHOWVIEW™ Timer Programming ............................................ 9

Express Timer Programming.................................................... 9

Checking, cancelling or changing programme settings ......... 10

Program overlap warning display.......................................... 10

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording............................ 10

Editing ....................................................................................... 11

Editing with another video recorder or a camcorder ............. 11

System Connections .................................................................... 11

Connecting to a satellite receiver.......................................... 11

Connecting/Using a decoder ................................................ 11

Connecting/Using a stereo system ........................................ 11

Subsidiary Settings ..................................................................... 11

Mode Set.............................................................................. 11

Clock Set.............................................................................. 13

Tuner Set .............................................................................. 13

Video Channel Set................................................................ 15

Specifications.............................................................................. 16

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.

SAFETY FIRST

CAUTION

䡲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.

䡲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

䡲Please read the various precautions on pages 1 and 2 before

installing or operating the recorder.

䡲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.

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 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 (Long

Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video

recorder.

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●Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not

possible with this model.

●This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)

that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings in the SP

mode with regular VHS resolution.

●HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

●SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under

licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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 on 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’s power turned on for a few hours to

let the moisture dry.

How to use the remote control

Before use, insert the batteries in the correct directions as

indicated under the battery cover. The remote control can operate

most of your recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC

TVs.

●Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the target

component. The maximum operating distance is about 8 m.

●To operate a JVC TV, use any of the following buttons: TV 1,

TV , TV PR +/– or TV %+/–.

NOTE:

If the remote control does not work properly, remove its batteries,

wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

Video heads cleaning

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

Use 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12)).

Usable cassettes

●Compact VHS camcorder recordings can

be played on this recorder. Simply place

the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette

Adapter and it can be used just like any

full-sized VHS cassette.

●This recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI

PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS

format and the SP mode with regular VHS resolution.

* SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

●This recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS

cassettes. However, it will record regular VHS signals only.

* S-VHS recording is not possible with this recorder.

TTENTION:

TO MOBILE PHONE USER:

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 generate strong magnetic fields.

DO NOT place such appliance on top of the recorder as it may

cause picture disturbance.

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Front Panel

Rear Panel

Remote control

* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.

On-screen display

If you press on the remote control when “O.S.D.” is set to

“ON” (墌12), you can see the current recorder status on the

screen. To clear the on-screen display, press again.

The indications are not recorded even if the recorder is in the

recording mode.

ARecorder operation mode

BTap e speed

CTape direction

DTime counter

ETape remaining time

FAudio mode

GTape position*

* The position of “ q” in relation to “0” (Beginning) or “+” (End) shows

the current position on the tape.

HVPS/PDC* indicator

* PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.

IType of broadcast

JCurrent day/month/year

KClock

LChannel and auxiliary input

MCassette loaded mark

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Cassette loading slot

Display panel

Play indicator

Record

indicator

Timer mode indicator

Channel and auxiliary input/

Clock time*

SAT# indicator

VCR indicator

* Each time you press ––:––, the display panel shows the channel

number and the clock time alternatively.

Pause 9 [SAT#]

Play 4

Record 7

Rewind

Fast Forward

Stop/Eject

PR+/–

REVIEW

indicator

Infrared beam

receiving window

Mains power cord

AUDIO

VPS/PDC

START STOP DAT E

WEEKLY

DAILY

AUX

0000

TV/VCR

PROGPROG

123

456

789

30SEC

REC

number keys

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ACheck contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in

“Specifications” (墌16).

BSituate recorder

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CConnect recorder to TV

RF Connection

ADisconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.

BConnect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN connector on the

rear of the recorder.

CConnect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT

connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s aerial

connector.

AV Connection

If your TV is equipped with a 21-pin SCART connector, perform

AV connection to improve picture quality during tape playback.

AConnect the aerial, recorder and TV as shown in the

illustration.

BConnect an optional 21-pin SCART cable between the L-1 IN/

OUT connector on the rear of the recorder and the TV’s 21-pin

SCART connector.

DConnect recorder to mains

Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet.

After the 1 is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder,

the recorder starts Auto Set Up or Preset Download.

TTENTION:

If you have connected the recorder to a TV offering T-V Link via a

fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable and if the TV is turned on, the

recorder automatically performs the Preset Download (墌5) even

if you perform Auto Set Up.

Before starting:

●Perform “Basic Connections”.

●Set the TV to its AV mode (with AV connection) or UHF

channel 36 (with RF connection).

Auto Set Up

— Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set*/Auto Guide Program

Number Set

* If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe, set the clock

manually (墌13).

ATurn on recorder

Press 1. The Country Set screen appears

on the screen.

●If you have connected your TV to the

recorder with RF connection and the on-

screen display appearing on UHF

channel 36 looks distorted, perform

“Video Channel Set” (墌15).

BSelect your country

Press RT to place the pointer next to your country, then press

OK. The language is automatically selected for the on-screen

display depending on the country you have selected. The AUTO

SET/T-V LINK screen appears.

●If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, the Language Set

screen appears. Press RT to place the pointer next to the

desired language, then press OK.

●If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG,

CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER

EASTERN EUROPE, the Clock Set screen

appears. Press RT until the desired time

appears, then press OK or . Set the

date and year in the same way. (Holding

RT changes the time in 30-minute

intervals, or changes the date in 15-day

intervals.) Then press MENU.

CPerform Auto Set Up

Press RT to place the pointer next to

“AUTO SET” and press OK or .

●If you are using the display panel, press

RT to select “Auto” and press OK or

●Do NOT press any button during Auto Set Up.

DConfirm/Set video channel

With RF connection

The video channel that is shown on the display

panel is your video channel. Press OK.

●If you have selected MAGYARORSZÁG,

CESKÁ REPUBLIKA, POLSKA or OTHER

EASTERN EUROPE in step 2

2, “2” appears

instead of “1”.

Basic Connections

Aerial connector

Back of TV

21-pin SCART

connector

TV aerial cable

RF cable

(provided)

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Mains power cord

Mains outlet

Back of recorder

L-1 IN/OUT RF OUT

ANT. IN

Initial Settings

TTENTION:

While performing Auto Set Up for the first time,

●do NOT disconnect the recorder from the power supply (AC)

●do NOT press any button unless instructed

●ensure that Auto Set Up is not interrupted while the operation

is still in progress

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●To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to the

video channel.

With AV connection

Press PR – until the display panel shows

“1––” (or “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.

ECheck results

If both Auto Channel Set and 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 Auto Channel Set has succeeded but

Clock Set has not, “1” is displayed.

ATurn 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).

BPerform “Clock Set” (墌13).

If both Auto Channel Set and Clock Set

have failed, “– –:––” is displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected

properly. Turn off the recorder once, then turn the recorder back on

again. The Country Set screen appears on the screen. Perform “Auto

Set Up” (墌4) or “Preset Download” again.

Preset Download

— Auto Channel Set by downloading preset data from TV/

Auto Clock Set*/Auto Guide Program Number Set

* If you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe, set the clock

manually (墌13).

TTENTION:

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. The degree of compatibility and available functions

may differ by system.

Before starting:

Perform steps 1

1–2

2 of “Auto Set Up” (墌4).

APerform Preset Download

Press RT to place the pointer next to “T-V

LINK” and press OK or .

●If you are using the display panel, press

RT to select “CH ––” and press OK or

●Do NOT press any button during Preset Download. When Preset

Download is completed, “COMPLETED” appears for about

5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

BCheck results

Perform step 5

5 of “Auto Set Up” (墌4).

CSet video channel to off

Perform “Video Channel Set” (墌15).

NOTES:

●Depending on the area, the recorder cannot perform Auto Set

Up or Preset Download properly.

●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 you have moved to a different area, perform “Video Channel

Set” (墌15) (with RF connection), “Tuner Set” (墌13) and

“Clock Set” (墌13) as required.

●If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform “Tuner

Set” (墌13) and, if necessary, “Video Channel Set” (墌15).

Language Set

You can change the language setting manually as required.

AAccess Main Menu screen, then Auto

Channel Set screen

Press MENU. Press RT to place the

pointer next to “AUTO CH SET”, then press

OK or .

BSelect your country

Press RT to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK

or .

CSelect language

Press RT to place the pointer next to the desired language.

●You do not have to press OK; pressing OK enters AUTO SET/T-V

LINK screen.

DReturn to normal screen

Press MENU.

When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired

21-pin SCART cable, the following functions are available. You

can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.*

For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV.

* Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic,

SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired

21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions

may differ by system.

NextView Link

You can download the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

information from your TV for timer-programming on the recorder.

TV Auto Power On

The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically

whenever you play a tape.

VCR Auto Standby

You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off the recorder.

Direct Rec

You can easily start recording the programme that you are

watching on your TV. When you use this function, set “DIRECT

REC” to “ON”. (墌12)

When you use an optional Satellite Controller and perform the

following settings, you can control your satellite receiver’s channel

for timer recording. Approximately 20 seconds before the timer

recording starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2” and the

Satellite Controller switches the satellite receiver’s channels.

ASituate Satellite Controller

Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its

transmitter and the satellite receiver’s remote sensor is

unobstructed.

BAttach Satellite Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the

Satellite Controller.

T-V Link Functions

Satellite Receiver Control Set

Your recorder

Satellite receiver

Satellite Controller

(not provided)

(suggested locations)

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CMake connections

Connect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite

receiver’s 21-pin SCART connector.

DConnect Satellite Controller to recorder

Connect the Satellite Controller to the SAT CONTROL connector

on the rear panel.

ETurn on satellite receiver

Turn on the satellite receiver’s power.

FAccess Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen

Press MENU. Press RT to place the pointer next to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or .

GAccess Sat Control Set screen

Press RT to place the pointer next to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then

press OK or .

HEnter satellite receiver’s brand

Press the appropriate number keys to enter

the brand code from the following list,

then press OK.

●If the code you entered is invalid, the

code field will be reset. Enter the correct

code again.

ISelect satellite receiver’s channel for testing

Press the appropriate number keys to enter the channel position

on the satellite receiver, then press OK. The recorder enters the

test mode.

JCheck result of the test

If the satellite receiver’s channel number

has been changed to the same one as you

set in step 9

9…

Press RT to place the pointer next to

“CHANGED TO …”, then press OK or

to finish the Sat Control Set mode.

If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed

correctly …

Press RT to place the pointer next to “NOT CHANGED”, then

press OK or . Then perform the procedure again from step 8

NOTE:

The Satellite Controller may not function properly with some types

of satellite receiver.

Basic Playback

ALoad 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 pointing towards

the recorder.

●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

●The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.

●If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback

begins automatically.

BStart playback

Press 4.

BRAND NAME CODE BRAND NAME CODE

JVC

AMSTRAD

ASTON

CANAL

SATELLITE

CANAL +

D-BOX

ECHOSTAR

(VIA DIGITAL)

FINLUX

FORCE

GALAXIS

GRUNDIG

HIRSCHMANN

HUMAX

ITT NOKIA

JERROLD

KATHREIN

LUXOR

MASCOM

60, 61, 62, 63, 92

64, 65, 102

64, 78, 99

70, 71, 96

MASPRO

NOKIA

PACE

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

RADIX

RFT

SABA

SAGEM

SALORA

SAMSUNG

SIEMENS

SKYMASTER

TECHNISAT

THOMSON

TPS

TRIAX

WISI

87, 94

65, 67, 74, 86,

92, 97

74, 92

66, 84, 101

83, 90

69, 98

66, 100

Transmitter

Satellite Controller

(not provided)

Satellite receiver

To L-2 IN/

DECODER

To VCR

connector

21-pin SCART cable

(not provided)

Your recorder

To SAT CONTROL

Playback

Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode.

During playback

Stop playback

Press 8 on the remote

control. OR Press 0 on the recorder.

Pause playback and view still picture

Press 9.

●Press 4 to resume normal playback.

●If there is vertical jitter, press PR R/T on the remote control or

PR+/– on the recorder to correct the picture.

Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback

Press 9 to pause, then press or (or 9) repeatedly.

●Press 4 to resume normal playback.

Picture Search

Press 3 or 5. Press 3 or 5 again to perform high-

speed search.

●Each time you press 3 or 5, the search speed changes

between low-speed and high-speed.

●Press 4 to resume normal playback.

Variable Speed Search (including slow-motion)

Press or repeatedly.

●Press 4 to resume normal playback.

●Each time you press or , the playback speed

changes. To decrease the speed during picture search, press the

opposite direction button repeatedly.

●During still picture, press and hold to start forward (or

to start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release

the button, still picture resumes. During still picture, holding 9

for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion

playback. If you press 9 again, still picture resumes.

●During slow motion playback, some noise may appear on the

TV screen. Press PR R/T on the remote control or PR+/– on

the recorder to eliminate the noise.

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Playback Features

Adjusting tracking condition

Automatic tracking adjustment

When a new cassette is loaded, the recorder enters the automatic

tracking mode.

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during

playback, adjust the tracking manually.

On the remote control:

APress p to activate manual tracking.

BPress PR R or T to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a

fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.

●Press p again to reactivate automatic tracking.

Selecting Soundtrack

Your recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HIFI L j,

HIFI hR and NORM) and plays back the one you select.

Pressing AUDIO changes the soundtrack as follows:

NOTE:

Set “O.S.D.” to “ON” to display the indications on the screen.

(墌12)

Automatic operations after rewinding

— Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after

rewinding. Ensure that the recorder is in stop mode.

●For Automatic Playback Start

Press 3, then press 4 within 2 seconds.

●For Automatic Power Off

Press 3, then press 1 within 2 seconds.

●For Automatic Timer Standby

Press 3, then press # within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if

the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.

Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times)

— Repeat Playback

During playback, press and hold 4 for more than 5 seconds. “$”

on the display panel starts blinking slowly. To stop playback, press

8 on the remote control or 0 on the recorder.

NOTE:

Pressing 4, 3, 5 or 9 also stops Repeat Playback.

Locating beginning of recordings

— Index Search

Index codes are placed on the tape at the

beginning of each recording when

recording on this recorder.

AWhile the tape is not running, press 2

or 6 to start search.

BTo access a recording of 2 to 9 index

codes away, press 2 or 6 repeatedly

until the correct number is displayed on the screen (only if

“O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌12)).

Example:

To locate the beginning of B from

the current position, press 2

twice.

To locate the beginning of D from

the current position, press 6

once.

●Playback begins automatically

when the desired recording is

located.

Locating beginning of timer recordings

— Instant Review

After ensuring that the recorder is turned off and that the timer

mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.

●The recorder turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating

the beginning of the last timer-recorded programme, then begins

playback automatically.

●You can access a programme as far as

9 index codes away from the current

tape position. For example, if you have

timer-recorded 3 programmes, the

REVIEW indicator and “3” blink. To watch the first of the

3 programmes, press REVIEW three times.

●The number of recorded programmes is not displayed on the

display panel after Automatic Satellite Programme Recording.

●The Instant Review function can also operate if the recorder is

turned on.

Skipping unwanted portions

— Skip Search

Press 30 SEC once to 4 times during playback. Each press

initiates a 30-second period of high-speed playback (up to

2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape is skipped,

normal playback resumes automatically. To return to normal

playback during Skip Search, press 4.

Reverse

3steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow

motion

1step

Slow

motion

1step

Normal

play

Forward

4steps

When the tape is not running

Rewind/fast-forward

Press 3 or 5.

Eject the cassette

Press x on the remote

control.

OR Press 0 on the recorder.

●You can also eject the cassette when the recorder is turned off.

Turn off the recorder

Press 1.

TTENTION:

In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback

mode,

●the picture will be distorted

●the noise bars will appear

●there will be a loss of color with an LP-recorded tape

HIFI L jhR : For Hi-Fi stereo tapes

HIFI L j: For main audio of Bilingual tapes

HIFI hR : For sub audio of Bilingual tapes

NORM : For audio-dubbed tapes

HI FI NORM : For audio-dubbed tapes

Reverse Forward

Current position

Index number

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Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a

recorded cassette, remove its record

safety tab. To record on it later, cover

the hole with adhesive tape.

Basic Recording

ALoad a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with

adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

●The recorder turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.

BSelect recording channel

Press PR R/T or the number keys on the remote control or PR+/–

on the recorder.

●You can select channel in the stop mode or recording pause mode.

CSet tape speed

Press p(SP/LP). The current setting for the tape speed appears

on the display panel and the screen for about 5 seconds. Press

p(SP/LP) again to change the setting while tape speed is

displayed.

DStart recording

On the recorder, press 7. Or on the remote control, while holding

7, press 4.

NOTES:

●If the tape reaches its end during recording, the recording stops

and “ 䡬” and “ $” on the display panel blink. Press 0 on

the recorder to eject the cassette or press 3 to rewind the

tape.

●When “DIRECT REC” is set to “ON” (墌12), 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.

Recording Features

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer

Recording, or timer recording), the recording will resume

automatically when the power is restored to the recorder. (No

setting is required for this function.)

NOTE:

If a power outage exceed the recorder’s memory backup time,

Recording Resume Function does not work.

Tape Remaining Time/Time Counter

Press ––:–– to display the tape remaining time and time counter

on the screen. To reset the time counter, press 0000.

NOTES:

●Set “O.S.D.” to “ON” to display the indications on the screen.

(墌12)

●Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time

may not appear right away, or is not correct. “– –:––” may

sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

Watching one programme while recording another

If your recorder is connected to the TV via the AV connection

(墌 4), 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.

●The programme selected with the TV’s channel controls appears

on the screen, while the one selected with the PR R/T on the

remote control or PR+/– on the recorder is recorded on the

tape.

●If a decoder is connected to the recorder, you can select a

scrambled channel as well with the TV channel controls.

Specifying recording length

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

During recording, press 7 on the recorder repeatedly until the

desired recording length appears on the display panel. “䡬” on the

display panel starts blinking.

●Each time you press the button, recording length increases in

30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).

●The recorder turns off after recording is finished.

●To cancel an ITR, press 8 on the remote control or 0 on the

recorder.

Receiving stereo and bilingual programmes

Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2)

and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of

stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.

When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being

received will be displayed on the screen for a few seconds.

●To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until

“HIFI L jhR” appears on the screen.

●To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until

“HIFI L j” or “HIFI hR” appears on the screen.

●To listen to the standard (regular monaural) audio while

receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until “NORM”

appears on the screen.

NOTE:

Set “O.S.D.” to “ON” to display the indications on the screen.

(墌12)

To record stereo and bilingual programmes (A2)

●Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on the

Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording mixed

L and R channel sound).

●Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual

on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack is recorded on

the normal audio track.

To record NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes

The NICAM audio programme is recorded on the Hi-Fi audio

track, and the standard audio programme on the normal audio

track.

NOTES:

●If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the

broadcast may be received in monaural with better quality.

●Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a

bilingual programme, refer to “Selecting Soundtrack” (墌7).

Recording

Turn on the TV and select the video channel or AV mode.

During recording

Pause recording

Press 9.

●Press 4 to resume recording.

●You can select channel in the recording pause mode.

Stop recording

Press 8 on the remote

control. OR Press 0 on the recorder.

Record safety tab

Type of broadcast being received On-screen display

A2 Stereo

A2 Bilingual

Regular Monaural

NICAM Stereo

NICAM Bilingual

NICAM Monaural

BIL.

(none)

ST NICAM

BIL. NICAM

NICAM

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Up to 8 timer recording programmes can be made.

Before starting:

●Set the clock properly. (墌13)

●Set “COLOUR SYSTEM” to the appropriate mode. (墌12)

●Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

NOTES:

●PDC recording is not possible in Central and Eastern Europe.

●If all the 8 programmes have already been set, “PROGRAM

FULL” appears on the screen.

●If the clock is not set, “CLOCK MUST BE SET” appears on the

screen.

●After timer recording is completed, the recorder turns off

automatically.

●If the tape reaches its end during timer recordings, the recording

stops and “#”, “ 䡬” and “ $” on the display panel blink. Press

# to disengage timer, then press 0 on the recorder to eject

the cassette or press 1 then press 3 to rewind the tape.

●You can programme the timer recording while a regular

recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.

SHOWVIEW™ Timer Programming

The SHOWVIEW numbers are the numbers next to the programme

in most TV listing.

APress PROG to access the Timer Programming Set screen.

BPress RT to place the pointer next to

“SHOWVIEW“, then press OK or . The

SHOWVIEW NO. screen appears.

CPress the appropriate number keys to

input the SHOWVIEW number, then press

OK. The SHOWVIEW program screen

appears.

●If the number you entered is invalid,

“ERROR” appears on the screen. Press &

and input a valid SHOWVIEW number.

●Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is

displayed; if “TV PROG” displays “––”, set the channel position

number correctly. Press PR / to input the channel position

number on which your recorder receives the station. Then press

OK.

●To set the channel position number for

the satellite broadcast station, press

the number key “0” to change “TV

PROG” to “SAT”. Press PR / to

input the channel position number on

which your satellite receiver receives

that station. Then press OK.

●To set the tape speed, press p(SP/

LP).

●To set the VPS/PDC mode, press VPS/PDC (number key “7”).

●To change the stop time, press STOP / (number keys “2”

and/or “5”).

●To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials, press

DAILY (number key “8”) or WEEKLY (number key “9”). Pressing

the button again makes the “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” display

disappear.

●To change the channel position number, press PR /.

DPress OK or PROG.

●If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, see “Program overlap

warning display” (墌10).

EPress #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” is

displayed on the display panel.

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using the SHOWVIEW system:

APerform “Satellite Receiver Control Set” (墌5).

BPerform steps 1

1–5

5. In step 3

3, you cannot set “VPS/PDC” to

“ON”.

CLeave the satellite receiver’s power on.

Express Timer Programming

APress PROG to access the Timer Programming Set screen.

BPress RT to place the pointer (highlighted bar) next to

“EXPRESS PROGRAMMING”, then press OK or . The

program screen appears.

CPress START / (number keys “1”

and/or “4”), STOP / (number keys “2”

and/or “5”), DATE / (number keys “3”

and/or “6”) or PR / repeatedly to enter

the start time, stop time, date or channel.

●Press and hold START / or STOP

/ to increase the time in 30-minute

intervals.

●To set the tape speed, press p(SP/LP).

●To set the VPS/PDC mode, press VPS/PDC (number key “7”).

●To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials, press

DAILY (number key “8”) or WEEKLY (number key “9”). Pressing

the button again makes the “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” display

disappear.

DPress OK or PROG.

●If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, see “Program overlap

warning display” (墌10).

EPress #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” is

displayed on the display panel.

To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer

Programming:

APerform “Satellite Receiver Control Set” (墌5).

BPerform steps 1

1–5

5. In step 3

3, press the number key “0” to

change “TV PROG” to “SAT”. Then press PR / to enter the

channel position for the satellite broadcast. You cannot set “VPS/

PDC” to “ON”.

CLeave the satellite receiver’s power on.

Timer Recording

AUDIO

VPS/PDC

START STOP DATE

WEEKLY

DAILY

AUX

0000

TV/VCR

PROGPROG

123

456

789

30SEC

REC

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VPS/PDC Recording

Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery

Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are service designed

to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, 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.

NOTE:

When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start time (VPS

or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing.

How to check if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC

signal (Excepting in Central and Eastern Europe)

APress ––:–– until the channel position appears on the display

panel.

BHold down 9 on the remote control for about 5 seconds.

“VPS/PDC” appears blinking on the screen.

If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/PDC” will

stop blinking.

If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, “VPS/PDC” will

blink at a slower rate.

CPress ––:–– or 9 on the remote control again to return to

normal screen.

Checking, cancelling or changing programme

settings

ADisengage timer recording standby mode

Press #, then press 1.

●When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (墌12), press only 1.

BAccess Program Check screen

Press ".

CAccess Program screen

Press " again. Each time you press ",

the next programme’s screen appears.

DCancel or change programme setting

To cancel a programme, press &.

To change a programme, press the

appropriate button: START / (number

keys “1” and/or “4”), STOP / (number keys “2” and/or “5”),

DATE / (number keys “3” and/or “6”), DAILY (number key

“8”), WEEKLY (number key “9”), PR / , VPS/PDC (number key

“7”) and/or p(SP/LP).

●To change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the channel position, press

the number key “0”.

EReturn to normal screen

Press " repeatedly until no Program screen is shown.

FRe-engage timer recording standby mode

Press #. The recorder turns off automatically and “#” is displayed

on the display panel.

●When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (墌12), the timer

recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn

off the recorder.

Program overlap warning display

If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another

program overlapping the program you have just made. The

Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start

blinking.

Example:

Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other

ASelect program to modify

Press RT, then press OK or .

●You can only select one of the

overlapping programs.

●If you do not mind this overlap, press

PROG to finish the timer program

setting. The program starting earlier or

program with the lower program

number will be recorded.

BCancel or change program setting

To cancel a program, press & when the

Program screen you do not want is

shown.

To change a program, press the

appropriate button: START /

(number keys “1” and/or “4”),

STOP / (number keys “2” and/or

“5”), DATE / (number keys “3” and/or “6”),

PR / and/or p(SP/LP) when the Program screen on which

you want to make changes is shown, then press OK or .

●If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be

shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps

again.

Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

You can automatically record a satellite programme which is

timer-programmed on your satellite receiver.

AConnect a satellite receiver to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector

on the rear panel.

BSet timer programme on satellite receiver referring to its

instruction manual.

CLoad a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

DSet “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” or “SAT”. (墌12)

ETo set the tape speed, press p(SP/LP). The current setting for

the tape speed appears on the display panel or the screen for

about 5 seconds. Press p(SP/LP) again to change the setting

while tape speed is displayed.

FPress SAT# for more than 2 seconds. The recorder turns off

automatically and enter the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode (the SAT# indicator lights up). When signals

come into the recorder from the satellite receiver, the recorder

starts recording (the SAT# indicator blinks). The recorder stops

recording and turns off when signals stop coming in.

NOTES:

●Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the

programme starts broadcasting; otherwise, the recorder starts

recording when the satellite receiver is turned on.

●To disengage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

mode, press SAT# (the SAT# indicator goes off).

●Depending on the type of satellite receiver, Automatic Satellite

Programme Recording may not be compatible.

●B.E.S.T. does not work in the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode.

●Power Save mode does not work in the Automatic Satellite

Programme Recording mode.

●Just Clock does not work in the Automatic Satellite Programme

Recording mode.

[PROG] : EXIT

START STOP CH DATE

1 8:00 10:00 3 24.04

2 10:00 10:45 2 25.04

3 11:30 13:00 1 25.04

4 9:00 10:00 92 DAILY

PROGRAM OVERLAPPED

[

PROG] : EXIT

START STOP CH DATE

1 8:00 10:00 3 24.04

2 10:00 10:45 2 25.04

3 11:30 13:00 1 25.04

4 9:00 10:00 92 DAILY

– PI –

START STOP

9:00 10:00

SP VPS/PDC OFF

DATE TV PROG

25.04 92

(X) : DELETE (+/–)

(PROG) : EXIT

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Editing with another video recorder or a

camcorder

You can use your recorder as the source player or the recording

deck. You can use a camcorder as the source player and your

recorder as the recording deck. Refer also to the other

components’ instruction manuals for connection and its

operations.

AMake connections

Connection with another video recorder

Connection with a camcorder

Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the

recorder’s L-1 IN/OUT or L-2 IN/DECODER connector via a cable

adapter.

BLoad cassettes

Insert the playback cassette into the source player and the cassette

to be recorded on into the recording deck.

CSelect input mode on recording deck

Select the correct external input on the recording deck. On this

recorder, press AUX or PR R/T on the remote control or PR+/– on

the recorder.

Select “L-1” for the L-1 IN/OUT connector, or “L-2” for the L-2 IN/

DECODER connector.

DSelect edit mode

Select the appropriate edit mode for the components if such a

mode is equipped.

●On this recorder, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT”. (墌12)

EStart playback

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

FStart recording

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

NOTE:

When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for

country setting, you cannot use decoder with this recorder.

Connecting to a satellite receiver

Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you

have a decoder, L-1 IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and

L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector.

Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.

●Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V”. (墌12)

●To record a programme via the satellite receiver, set the input

mode to “L-2” by pressing AUX or PR R/T on the remote

control or PR+/– on the recorder.

●To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with

the satellite receiver.

●For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite

receiver and decoder.

Connecting/Using a decoder

You can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through

scrambled channels.

ASet “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌12)

BConnect the recorder’s L-2 IN/DECODER connector to the

decoder’s 21-pin SCART connector using a 21-pin SCART cable.

CPerform the procedure as described in “When receiving a

scrambled broadcast” (墌14).

Connecting/Using a stereo system

You can listen to the soundtrack through your stereo system.

Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on the recorder to

the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR connectors on your stereo

system’s receiver or amplifier.

●When listening to sound through the connected stereo system,

turn the TV’s volume down completely.

Mode Set

You can change various mode settings.

AAccess Main Menu screen, then Mode Set screen

Press MENU. Press RT to place the

pointer next to “MODE SET”, then press

OK or .

BSelect mode

Press RT to place the pointer next to the

item you want to set.

CChange setting

Press OK or . The default setting is bold in the following

table. Press MENU to return to normal screen.

Editing

Your recorder

Another recorder

L-2 IN/DECODER or

L-1 IN/OUT To L1 IN/OUT

When using your

recorder as the

recording deck,

connect its L-2 IN/

DECODER or L-1 IN/

OUT connector to the

source player.

When using your

recorder as the source

player, connect its L-1

IN/OUT connector to

the recording deck.

21-pin

SCART cable

(not

provided)

System Connections

Subsidiary Settings

Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode

or video channel.

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䡵B.E.S.T. —ON / OFF

When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system is

set to “ON”, the recorder checks the condition of the tape in use

during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the

highest-possible pictures. When B.E.S.T. works, “bESt” appears

blinking on the display panel. B.E.S.T. takes place whenever you

play back a tape or start recording after inserting a cassette.

NOTE:

The recorder checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then

starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or

programme completely, perform the following steps:

APress and hold 9, and press 7. After about 7 seconds, the

recorder re-enters Record Pause mode.

BPress 4 to start recording.

䡵PICTURE CONTROL —AUTO(NORM) / EDIT / SOFT

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality

according to your preference.

AUTO(NORM): Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted

automatically. When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “NORM” will appear

instead of “AUTO”.

EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and

playback).

SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes

containing much noise.

NOTE:

Select “EDIT” when you are editing tapes. After you finish editing,

select “AUTO”.

䡵AUTO TIMER —ON / OFF

●When this function is set to “ON”:

The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when

the recorder is turned off. It is temporarily cancelled when the

recorder is turned on. You do not have to press # to engage or

disengage the timer recording standby mode.

●When this function is set to “OFF”:

Press # to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.

NOTE:

“AUTO TIMER” does not work if “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON”.

䡵O.S.D. —ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various recorder status

information (on-screen display) appears on the screen.

NOTE:

When you use the recorder as the source player for editing a tape,

be sure to set this function to “OFF”. Otherwise, the recorder

status information will be recorded on the edited tape.

䡵DIRECT REC —ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can easily start recording

the programme that you are watching on your TV. Press and hold

7 and press 4 on the remote control, or press 7 on the recorder.

NOTES:

●When you use this 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.

●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.

䡵AUTO SP]LP TIMER —ON / OFF

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.

For example, recording a programme of 210 minutes in length

onto a 180 minute tape.

NOTES:

●If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or more

programmes, do not use this function, but change the tape

speed manually during timer programming.

●There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape

speed switches from SP to LP mode on the tape.

●This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer

Recording), and 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 this function and VPS/

PDC activated, and the programme goes beyond its originally

scheduled length, sometimes the programme cannot be

recorded in its entirety.

䡵POWER SAVE — ON / OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power

consumption while the recorder is turned off.

NOTES:

●During Power Save mode,

•the display panel is turned off,

•the Just Clock does not work,

•and the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn

on/off the recorder.

●Power Save does not work in the following cases:

•When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “DECODER” or “SAT”,

•or when the recorder is in the timer recording standby mode,

•or in the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode,

•or when the recorder’s power is turned off after timer-

recording or ITR (Instant Timer Recording).

䡵L-2 SELECT —A/V / DECODER / SAT

Select the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit

connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector of the recorder.

A/V: To use the recorder as the recording deck with the player

connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector, or to use the

satellite receiver connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER connector.

DECODER: To use a decoder connected to the L-2 IN/DECODER

connector.

●When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for

country setting, you cannot use a decoder with this recorder.

SAT: To view a satellite programme with the TV set while the

recorder is turned off.

●When the recorder is in stop or recording mode, press TV/VCR

to turn off the VCR indicator on the display panel. If you turn on

the recorder when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing

appears on the screen. In this case, turn on the satellite receiver,

or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR to set the recorder

to the video mode.

䡵COLOUR SYSTEM —PAL/NTSC / MESECAM

You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL

and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Select the appropriate

colour system.

* 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 playback a PAL or NTSC tape.

MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM

tape.

NOTES:

About NTSC Playback

●Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at

the top and bottom of the screen, or cut off the top and bottom

portions of superimposed displays. This is not a malfunction.

●The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected if your

TV has the V-HOLD control function.

●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.

Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes

SP mode LP mode

Total 210 minutes

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䡵AUTO POWER OFF —3H / OFF

When this function is set to “3H”, the recorder turns off

automatically if no operation is done in 3 hours. “AUTO POWER

OFF IN 3MIN” appears on the screen 3 minutes before the

recorder is turned off.

Clock Set

AAccess Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen

Press MENU. Press RT to place the pointer next to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or .

BAccess Clock Set screen

Press RT to place the pointer next to “CLOCK SET”, then press

OK or .

CSet time, date and year

Press RT until the desired time appears,

then press OK or . Set the date and

year in the same way.

●Holding RT changes the time in

30-minute intervals, or changes the date

in 15-day intervals.

DSet Just Clock

Set to “ON” or “OFF” by pressing RT, then press OK or .

Just Clock

The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through

automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a

PDC signal. Normally, set “JUST CLOCK” to “ON”.

NOTES:

●Just Clock may not function properly depending on the

reception condition.

●When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for

country setting, you cannot use Just Clock. Skip steps 4

4–5

●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 beween the built-

in clock’s time and the actual time.

…the recorder is in the Power Save mode (墌12).

…“L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌12).

ESet source channel position

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 .

FStart clock

Press MENU.

Tuner Set

Perform the following steps only if the tuner has not been set

correctly by Auto Set Up or Preset Download, or if you have

moved to a different area, or if a new station starts broadcasting in

your area.

The recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in channel

positions in order to record TV programmes. Auto Channel Set

automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area.

Auto Channel Set

AAccess Main Menu screen, then Auto Channel Set screen

Press MENU. Press RT to place the pointer next to “AUTO CH

SET”, then press OK or .

BSelect your country

Press RT to place the pointer next to your country, then press OK

or .

CSelect language

Press RT to place the pointer next to the desired language.

DPerform Auto Channel Set

Press OK twice. When Auto Channel Set is

completed, “SCAN COMPLETED” is

displayed on the screen for about

5 seconds, then the Confirmation screen

appears.

●When you select a country in Central or

Eastern Europe for country setting, station names (ID) are not

stored automatically. Change station names manually. (墌14)

EReturn to normal screen

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●Depending on reception conditions, the stations may not be

stored in order, and the station names may not be stored

correctly.

●If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds

unnatural on some channels, select the appropriate TV system

for those channels.

●To delete stations with poor reception condition, refer to

“Deleting a channel” (墌14).

Manual Channel Set

Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up, Preset

Download or Auto Channel Set.

AAccess Main Menu screen, then Confirmation screen

Press MENU. Press RT to place the pointer next to “MANUAL

CH SET”, then press OK or .

BSelect position

Press RT until an open

channel position begins blinking, then

press OK. The Manual Channel Set

screen appears.

CSelect band

Press RT to select CH (regular) or CC

(cable), then press .

DInput 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), press until “––––” begins

blinking, then press RT.

●When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “A/V” or “SAT”, the “DECODER”

setting cannot be changed. (墌12)

●If you have selected a country in Central

or Eastern Europe for country setting,

“TV SYSTEM” setting appears instead of

“DECODER” setting. When you can see

the picture but can hear no audio, select

appropriate TV system.

Press until D/K or B/G blinks. Then

press RT to select D/K or B/G.

Turn on the recorder and the TV, and set your TV to its AV mode

or video channel.

TTENTION:

If the AC was disconnected from the recorder and the recorder’s

memory backup has expired, the recorder will automatically

perform Auto Clock Set when the power is restored.

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EStore new channel

Press OK.

●Repeat steps 2

2–5

5 as necessary.

FReturn to normal screen

Press MENU.

Deleting a channel

AAccess Confirmation screen

Perform step 1

1 of “Manual Channel Set” (墌13).

BSelect position

Press RT to until the channel you want to delete

begins blinking.

CDelete channel

Press &. The channel directly beneath the cancelled one moves

up one line.

●Repeat steps 2

2–3

3 as necessary.

DReturn to normal screen

Press MENU.

Changing station channel positions

AAccess Confirmation screen

Perform step 1

1 of “Manual Channel Set” (墌13).

BSelect position

Press RT until the station you want to move begins

blinking, then press OK. The channel number (CH) and the station

name (ID) begin blinking.

CSelect new position

Press RT to move the station to the new position,

then press OK.

Example: If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2, the

stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one

space.

●Repeat steps 2

2–3

3 as necessary.

DReturn to normal screen

Press MENU.

When receiving a scrambled broadcast

NOTE:

When you select a country in Central or Eastern Europe for

country setting, you cannot use decoder with this recorder.

ASelect decoder mode

Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌12)

BAccess Confirmation screen

Perform step 1

1 of “Manual Channel Set” (墌13).

CSelect position

Press RT to select the channel broadcasting

scrambled programmes, then press OK twice.

DChange decoder setting

Press until “OFF” begins blinking, and set it to “ON” by

pressing RT. Then press OK.

●Repeat steps 3

3–4

4 as necessary.

EReturn to normal screen

Press MENU.

Changing station name

AAccess Confirmation screen

Perform step 1

1 of “Manual Channel Set” (墌13).

BSelect position

Press RT until the desired channel begins blinking,

then press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.

CSelect station name

If the station name is registered in your recorder,

Press until the station name (ID) begins blinking. Press RT

until the desired station name appears, then press OK.

Repeat steps 2

2–3

3 as necessary.

Otherwise,

Press until the first letter of the station name (ID) begins

blinking. Press RT to cycle through the characters, then press

. Enter the remaining characters the same way (maximum of

4). After entering all characters, press OK.

●The characters available for the station name (ID) are A-Z, 0-9, –,

*, +, _ (space).

●If you make a mistake, press until the incorrect character

begins blinking. Then enter the correct character by pressing

RT.

DReturn to normal screen

Press MENU.

Fine-tuning channels

AAccess Confirmation screen

Perform step 1

1 of “Manual Channel Set” (墌13).

BSelect position

Press RT until the channel you want to tune begins

blinking, then press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen

appears.

CPerform tuning

Press until “+/–” begins blinking, then press RT until the

picture is its clearest. Then press OK.

●Repeat steps 2

2–3

3 as necessary.

DReturn to normal screen

Press MENU.

Major Countries/Areas TV System

Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Italy,

Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden,

Germany, Egypt, Western Europe B/G

China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Czech

Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Russia,

Central or Eastern Europe D/K

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TV station and ID list

*The “ID” abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the

station name. The “ID” abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation

screen and is displayed on the screen when the recorder is

tuned to a different station.

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.

Perform the following steps only if —

—Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set

Up function (墌4),

—you set up the recorder’s tuner by Preset Download (墌5)

instead of using the Auto Set Up function,

—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4), set the video channel to off.

If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the RF

connection (墌4), set the correct video channel.

●Make sure the recorder’s power is off and there is no cassette

inserted in the recorder.

AAccess Video Channel Set mode

Hold down 0 on the recorder until the

display panel shows the following.

BSet RF output system

The blinking number on the display

indicates the RF output system of your

country. Press RT to set to “1” or “2”, then press OK. (1: B/G

2: D/K)

CSet video channel

With AV connection

Press PR – until the display panel shows

“1––” (or “2––”).

●Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF connection

Press PR + or – to set the video channel to a vacant position

between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in

your area.

(Example) If channel 50 is available in

your area, set the video channel to 50.

Then, set your TV to UHF channel 50.

●If the two vertical white bars appear

clearly on the screen as shown on the right, go

to step 4

●If the two vertical white bars do not appear

clearly, re-set the video channel to another

vacant position and try again.

DExit Video Channel Set mode

Press OK.

ID* STATION NAME ID* STATION NAME

1000

3SAT

9LIV

AB3

ADLT

ANIM

ANT3

ARD

ARTE

ATV

BBC

BBC1

BBC2

BBCW

BIO+

BLOO

BR3

C+

CAN5

CANV

CANZ

CH4

CH5

CHLD

CINE

CLUB

CMT

CNN

CSUR

CT1

CT2

DISC

DK1

DK2

DK4

DR1

DR2

DSF

DUNA

ETB1

ETB2

ETV

EUNW

EURO

EUSP

FEMM

FILM

FNET

FR2

FR3

FR5

GALA

HBO

HR3

HSEU

INFO

ITA1

ITA7

ITV1

JIM

JSTV

KA2

KAB1

KAN2

KAN5

KBH

KIKA

LA7

LIB

LOCA

MBC

MCM

MDR

MOVE

MTV

MTV1

MTV2

MTV3

NGEO

N24

N-TV

NBC

NDR

NED1

NED2

NED3

NET5

NEWS

TV1000

3SAT

9LIVE

AB3

ADULT

Animal Planet

ANTENA3

ARD

ARTE

ATV

BERLIN1

BBC GROUP

BBC1

BBC2

BBCW

TV BIO+

BLOOMBERG

BAYERN3

CANAL PLUS

PORTUGUSES

CANALE5

KETNET CANVAS

KANAAL Z

CHANNEL4

CHANNEL5

CHILD

CINEMA

TELECLUB

CMT

CNN

ANDALUCIA

CT 1

CT 2

DISCOVERY

TV Denmark 1

TV Denmark 2

Denmark 4

DR TV

DR2

DSF

DUNA TV

ETB1

ETB2

Game/Shop/Music

EURO NEWS

EURONEWS

EUROSPORTS

FEMMAN

FILM

FILMNET

France2

France3

France 5

GALAVISION

HBO

HESSEN3

HSEU

INFO-KANAL

ITALIA1

ITALIA7

ITV

JIM TV

JSTV

KA2

KABEL1

KANAL2

KANAL5

Kbh. Kanal

Kinder kanal

LA7

Liberty TV

LOCAL

MBR

MCM

MDR

MOVIE

MTV

MTV1

MTV2

MTV3

NGEO

News 24

NORD3

N-TV

NBC SUPER

NDR

NED1

NED2

NED3

Net 5

NICK

NOVA

NRK1

NRK2

ODE

ORF1

ORF2

PHOE

POLS

PREM

PRIM

PRO7

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RET4

RTB1

RTB2

RTL

RTL2

RTL4

RTL5

RTL7

RTLK

RTP

RTV4

SAT1

SBS6

SERV

SF1

SF2

SHOW

SIC

SKY

SKYN

SPEK

SPRT

SRTL

STAR

SVT1

SVT2

SV24

SWR

TCC

TCM

TELE

TEL5

TF1

TMC

TMF

TNT

TRT

TSI1

TSI2

TSR1

TSR2

TV1

TV2

TV2Z

TV3

TV3+

TV4

TV5

TV6

TV8

TVE1

TVE2

TVG

TVI

TVN

TV24

TVP1

TVP2

TV P

VCR

VH-1

VIT

VIVA

VIV2

VMTV

VOX

VSAT

VT4

VTM

WDR3

WRLD

YLE1

YLE2

YORN

ZDF

ZTV

NICKELODEON

NOVA TV

NRK

NRK2

ODEON

ORF1

ORF2

PHOENIX

POLST

PREMIERE

PRIMA TV

PRO7

RAI1

RAI2

RAI3

RETE4

TELE21

RTBF2

RTL

RTL2

RTL4

RTL5

RTL7

RTL KLUB

RTP

RTV4

SAT1

SBS

Service

SF1

SF2

SHOW

SOCIEDADE

SKY CHANNEL

SKY NEWS

SPEKTRUM

SPORT

SUPER RTL

STAR-TV

SVT1

SVT2

News

SUEDWEST3

TCC

TCM

TELE

TELE5

TF1

TELEMONTECARLO

TMF

TNT INT

TRT INT

TSI

TSI2

TSR

TSR2

BRTN TV1

TV2

TV2 Z

TV3

TV3 plus

TV4

TV5

TV6

TV8

TVE1

TVE2

TV GALICIA

TV INDEPENDENT

TV NORGE

TVN24

TVP1

TVP2

TV Polonia

VIDEO

VH-1

VIT

VIVA

VIVA2

VIDEO MUSIC

VOX

VIASAT3

VT4

VTM

West3

WRLD

YLE1

YLE2

YORIN

ZDF

ZTV

Major Countries/Areas TV System

Austria, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Italy,

Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden,

Germany, Egypt, Western Europe B/G

China, Mongolia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Czech

Rep., Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Russia,

Central or Eastern Europe D/K

With AV connection

To view picture signals from the recorder, set your TV to its AV

mode.

With RF connection

The channel on which the two vertical white bars appear

clearly is your video channel. To view picture signals from the

recorder, set your TV to the video channel.

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Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.

E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.

Specifications

GENERAL

Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption

Power on : 14 W

Power off : 3.2 W

Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C

Storage : –20°C to 60°C

Operating position : Horizontal only

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 mm x 94 mm x 265 mm

Weight : 3.1 kg

Format : VHS PAL standard

Maximum recording time

(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette

(LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR

monochrome signal, 625 lines

50 fields

Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical

scan system

Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB

Horizontal resolution : 250 lines

Frequency range

Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz

Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors:

IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1

RCA connectors:

AUDIO OUT x 1

TUNER/TIMER

TV channel storage

capacity : 99 positions (+AUX position)

Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner

Channel coverage

VHF : 47 MHz – 89 MHz/

104 MHz – 300 MHz/

302 MHz – 470 MHz

UHF : 470 MHz – 862 MHz

Aerial output : UHF channels 22 – 69 (Adjustable)

Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories : RF cable,

Infrared remote control unit,

“R6” battery x 2

Optional accessories : Satellite Controller RM-SD1

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