JVC LPT0543-001A Instructions Manual

Mini dv/s-vhs video cassette recorder
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Mini DV/S-VHS
SR-VS20EK
TV
DV
VHS
CABLE/SAT
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LCD PROG
AUDIO
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TV/VCR
2
1
2
3
4
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6
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VPS/PDC
DAILY/QTDN.
WEEKLY/HEBDO
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0000
MENU
AUX
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ENTER/ENTREE
OK
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PROG
30 SEC
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2
START
STOP
DATE
PR
DEBUT
FIN
EXPRESS
DV
DUB
COPIE
DV IN/OUT
ENTREE/SORTIE DV
DV
VHS
VHS
INSERT
A.DUB
PR
INSTRUCTIONS
S-VHS ET
PULL-OPEN
R.A.EDIT
START
IN/OUT
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CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ................................... 2
Some Do's And Don'ts ............................ 4
CHECK THE CONTENTS ........................ 5
INSTALLATION ....................................... 6
AUTO SET UP ......................................... 8
PRESET DOWNLOAD ............................ 9
T-V LINK
T-V Link Functions ................................. 11
Playback ............................................... 14
Recording ............................................. 17
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Express Timer Programming .................. 22
To Tape Type ......................................... 26
To Tape Characteristics .......................... 28
Playback Picture Adjustment ................. 30
While Editing ........................................ 37
Tape Dubbing ....................................... 38
Normal Dubbing ................................... 39
Random Assemble Editing ..................... 40
Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 42
Recorder ............................................... 44
Audio Dubbing ..................................... 46
Insert Editing ......................................... 48
Remote Control Functions ..................... 52
Other Functions .................................... 55
Connecting To A Printer ........................ 61
Connecting To A Video Titler ................. 62
Tuner Set ............................................... 64
Clock Set ............................................... 72
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Questions And Answers ........................ 74
Troubleshooting .................................... 75
Index ..................................................... 78
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LPT0543-001A

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connecting To A Video Titler ... 62 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Tuner Set ... 64 Clock Set ... 72 VIDEO Plus+ SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION Questions And Answers ... 74 Troubleshooting ... 75 Index ... 78 SPECIFICATIONS ® Timer Programming ... 20 ® System Setup ... 73 Back Cover LPT0543-001A...
  • Page 2: Safety First

    In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer.
  • Page 3 The STANDBY/ON 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.
  • Page 4: Some Do's And Don'ts

    Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
  • Page 5: Video Cassette Recorder

    QUICK SET UP GUIDE Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder. Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your video cassette recorder. CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW...
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. TV Aerial Cable (not provided) AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ANTENNA ANTENNE ENTREE IN/DECODER AV2 (L-2) ENTREE/DECODEUR SORTIE Back of Recorder ATTENTION: You can not use the recorder connected to your TV only with the RF cable. This is because the RF cable does not deliver signal from the recorder.
  • Page 7: S-Video Connection

    AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNA ANTENNE ENTREE IN/DECODER AV2 (L-2) ENTREE/DECODEUR SORTIE S-VIDEO CONNECTION To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . 1– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "AV CONNEC- TION" ( pg. 6). 2–...
  • Page 8: Auto Set Up

    AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet.
  • Page 9: Preset Download

    PRESET DOWNLOAD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS BY DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV, CLOCK AND GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function ( recorder sets the clock and the VIDEO Plus+ system assigned Guide Program numbers automatically.
  • Page 10 If any of the above problems occur, refer to pages 66 – 69 to input station names ( stations ( "Delete A Channel"). You can also change station preset positions ( If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 020 8208 7654 QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) on page 9.
  • Page 11: T-V Link Functions

    "TV Auto Power On" of T-V LINK functions is not possible with the DV deck. VCR Auto Standby You can use your TV's remote control to turn off the recorder. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
  • Page 12: Satellite Receiver Control

    Satellite Receiver Control Setting The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before VIDEO Plus+ timer recording ( programming ( pg. 22) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to "L-2" and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
  • Page 13 NUMBER SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE AMSTRAD 60, 61, 62, 63, 91 CANAL + D-BOX ECHOSTAR ECHOSTAR (VIA DIGITAL) FINLUX FORCE GALAXIS 69, 88 GRUNDIG 64, 65 HIRSCHMANN ITT NOKIA JERROLD KATHREIN 70, 71 LUXOR MASCOM MASPRO NOKIA PACE 67, 86, 91 PANASONIC PHILIPS 66, 84...
  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    TV to automatically enter AV mode. To return the TV to TV mode after playback is complete, press TV/VCR so that the VCR indicator turns off. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does not always function as described above. BASIC OPERATIONS...
  • Page 15: Slow Motion

    Still NOTES: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration above as you read the following procedures. When using the JOG dial during playback on the DV deck, turn the JOG dial slowly. Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by- frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame...
  • Page 16: Tape Position Indicator

    Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette (TCL-2U for the VHS deck/ M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) when: "USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears on the screen (only with "O.S.D." set to "ON" ( pg. 55)). VHS Deck Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
  • Page 17: Recording

    RECORD INFORMATION You can switch between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does not function as described above. Accidental erasure prevention VHS/S-VHS To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab.
  • Page 18 RECORD INFORMATION You can switch between TV mode and AV mode by pressing TV/VCR. * Depending on the type of TV used, TV/VCR button does not function as described above. Accidental erasure prevention Mini DV To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, set its erase protection switch to "SAVE".
  • Page 19: Tape Remaining Time

    Record One Programme While Watching Another SELECT PRESET TO WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view. The programme selected with the TV’s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder's PR buttons is recorded on the tape.
  • Page 20: Video Plus+ Timer Programming

    VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming Before performing the VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the safety tab in place, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC".
  • Page 21: Timer Warning

    SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF"...
  • Page 22: Express Timer Programming

    Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: Make sure that the recorder's built-in clock is set properly. Select the recording deck by pressing VHS or DV. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the safety tab in place, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC".
  • Page 23: Pdc Recording

    ENTER PRESET POSITION Press PR +/– to enter the preset position corre- sponding to the broadcast- ing station you wish to record. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON"...
  • Page 24 START+/– Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes SP/LP/EP PR+/– To cancel or replace a programme... NOTE: You can also check the programmes on the display panel even if the recorder's power is off (unless the recorder is in the Power Save mode however, it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes.
  • Page 25 PROG START+/– ATTENTION If the programme you have just made and "DV" are START blinking, there is a conflicting 8 : 00 10 : 00 programme on the DV deck. 2 10 : 00 10 : 45 3 11 : 30 13 : 00 4 22 : 00 23 : 00 Press %fi...
  • Page 26: Advanced Operations

    Recording According To Tape Type Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. NOTE: When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the "S-VHS" mode setting. Super VHS (S-VHS), Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) and VHS...
  • Page 27 PLAY RECORD Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality (VHS deck Only) This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function.
  • Page 28: Playback/Recording According To Tape Characteristics

    Playback/ Recording According To Tape Charac- teristics Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. PLAY RECORD ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System (VHS Deck Only) The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures.
  • Page 29 Recording START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder. DURING B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. COMPLETE The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording. NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP (or EP) modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated.
  • Page 30: Playback Picture Adjustment

    Playback Picture Adjustment Manual Tracking (VHS Deck Only) Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders.
  • Page 31: Video Stabilizer

    Digital 3R (VHS Deck Only) Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or SELECT DIGITAL 3R SET MODE...
  • Page 32: Looking For The Scene You Want

    Looking For The Scene You Want PLAY ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Index Search (VHS Deck Only) 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.
  • Page 33: Instant Review

    REVIEW Instant ReView (VHS Deck Only) Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them. NOTE: Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged.
  • Page 34: Selecting The Sound You Want

    Selecting The Sound You Want AUDIO ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Soundtrack Selection (VHS Deck) The VHS recording deck is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: NOTES: MENU...
  • Page 35 Soundtrack Selection (DV Deck) The DV recording deck is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK On-Screen Display For stereo or Bilingual tapes...
  • Page 36: Bilingual Programmes

    AUDIO ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
  • Page 37: Picture Control

    Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Advantages Of S-VHS Video Recorders You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or, from S-VHS to S-VHS. From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode.
  • Page 38: Tape Dubbing

    Tape Dubbing ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this recorder includes both a VHS deck and a DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. SP/LP/EP NOTES: If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy.
  • Page 39: Normal Dubbing

    Normal Dubbing NOTES: There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts. The on-screen display during the operation or dubbing is not recorded. When dubbing from the VHS deck to the DV deck, also set "SOUND MODE"...
  • Page 40: Random Assemble Editing

    Random Assemble Editing PLAY ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) 64-program Editing Memory (8 programmes x 8 scenes) By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette. Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck.
  • Page 41 PLAY RECORD NOTES: When Random Assemble Editing doesn't work, press → beside the DUB button, then perform Random Assemble Editing again. To cancel the registered scene, press pressed, the latest registered scene is erased. When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes pg.
  • Page 42: Edit From A Camcorder

    When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
  • Page 43 DV OUT/IN EDIT B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector... AUDIO input PAUSE connector Player Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only) PAUSE connector Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only) Recorder S-VIDEO input Audio Cable (not provided)
  • Page 44: Edit To Or From Another Video

    Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 45.
  • Page 45 TV Receiver (AV mode) Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Recorder TV Receiver (AV mode) Recorder S-Video Cable (not provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Another recorder Player NOTES: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal. When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select AUTO (or NORM when B.E.S.T.
  • Page 46: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing CD Player etc. Audio mixer Original sound AUDIO OUT NUMBER "0" PLAY NOTE: To use the DV deck as the recording deck, press ← and then DV after selecting "F-1" in step 3. The dubbing direction ( ← VHS) indicator lights. ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) VHS Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously...
  • Page 47 AUDIO PAUSE STOP ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING Press A. DUB. It is possible to take the original sound recorded on the tape in your recorder and mix it with other sounds from a microphone, CD player etc. To perform this audio dubbing with audio mixing, connect as in the diagram on page 46.
  • Page 48: Insert Editing

    Insert Editing Recorder Audio/Video signal Another recorder Player NUMBER "0" NOTES: Insert Editing is not possible with a Mini DV tape recorded in LP mode. To use the DV deck as the recording deck, press ← and then DV after selecting "F-1" in step 3. The dubbing direction ( ←...
  • Page 49 0000 STOP NOTES: Once the Insert Editing starts, you can not use the other deck. All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS/S-VHS cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to "SAVE".
  • Page 50 L-1 OUTPUT/INPUT Setting The AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set "L-1 OUTPUT" and "L-1 INPUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector of this recorder.
  • Page 51 VHS F-1 INPUT Setting Set "VHS F-1 INPUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the connector (VIDEO or S-VIDEO input connector) being used on the front panel. Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "OUTPUT/INPUT SET", then press OK or Press %fi...
  • Page 52: Remote Control Functions

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently. Each of recorders can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals.
  • Page 53 TV/VCR +/– IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. TV BRAND NAME AIWA...
  • Page 54 IMPORTANT CODE Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may 60, 61, 62, 63, 91 have limited function capability.
  • Page 55: Other Functions

    Other Functions Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. NOTES: When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting. During playback, the operation mode indicators may sometimes be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
  • Page 56: Power Save Mode

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. MENU NOTES: During Power Save, the display panel will be turned off. The Just Clock function ( Power Save mode is engaged. While the recorder is in the Power Save mode, the picture may be distorted momentarily when you turn on/off the recorder.
  • Page 57: Auto Timer

    Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi...
  • Page 58: Repeat Playback

    Noise may appear when Retake function is used at the part that is recorded in EP mode. ADVANCED OPERATIONS (cont.) Repeat Playback (VHS Deck Only) TV/VCR Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY.
  • Page 59: System Connections

    If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver's power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV/VCR on the remote control to set the recorder to the video mode.
  • Page 60: Connecting To A Stereo System

    Connecting To A Stereo System Stereo Amplifier Speaker Television Back of Recorder MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier. NOTES: When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.
  • Page 61: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting To A Printer DV IN/OUT DV cable (not provided) To DV IN connector You can make printouts of video images by connecting the GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the DV IN/OUT connector. MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the printer’s DV IN connector to the recorder’s DV IN/OUT connector.
  • Page 62: Connecting To A Video Titler

    Connecting To A Video Titler S OUT AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) S-Video Cable (not provided) Video Titler NUMBER "0" PLAY RECORD SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) When you edit from the DV deck to the VHS deck (or from the VHS deck to the DV deck), you can enter a title to a scene by connecting a video titler.
  • Page 63 RECORD START PLAYBACK Press DV or VHS for the playing deck, then press PLAY. START RECORDING Press DV or VHS for the recording deck, then press RECORD at the point from where you want to start recording. ENTER TITLE Enter a title at the point where you want the title to be displayed.
  • Page 64: Subsidiary Settings

    Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set — you have moved to a different area or if a new station Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes.
  • Page 65 MENU VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID –...
  • Page 66: Input Channel

    NUMBER Storing Channels Manually To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up pg. 8), Preset Download ( pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set pg. 64). ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU. ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK or mation screen appears.
  • Page 67: Delete A Channel

    Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM Press %fi until the item you want to delete begins blinking. DELETE CHANNEL Press The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line.
  • Page 68 Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT ITEM Press %fi until the item you want begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice.
  • Page 69 MENU Set Stations (B) Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen and then perform steps 1 and 2 of "Set Stations (A)" on page 68 before continuing.
  • Page 70: Tv Station And Id List

    TV Station And ID List STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR...
  • Page 71: Tv Station Channel Number Guide

    TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV. BBC1 BBC2 ITV London & South-East Bluebell Hill ... 40 Crystal Palace ... 26 Dover ...
  • Page 72: Clock Set

    Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON").
  • Page 73: Video Plus+ ® System Setup

    VIDEO Plus+ 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 VIDEO Plus+ system, the preset position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up, Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place.
  • Page 74: Subsidiary Information

    Questions And Answers PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck) to protect the heads.
  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    CORRECTIVE ACTION Set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 30) Use a JVC dry cleaning cassette (TCL-2U for the VHS deck/ M-DV12CLAU for the DV deck) or consult your JVC dealer. Engage and adjust tracking manually.
  • Page 76: Timer Recording

    RECORDING SYMPTOM 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. 5. Audio dubbing is not possible. 6. Monitoring the audio-dubbed sound is not possible during audio dubbing using the DV deck. 7. The programmed memory of Random Assemble Editing is disappeared. 8. When performing Tape Dubbing, the beginning of the dubbing start point is not dubbed.
  • Page 77: Other Problems

    TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 5. "‰" blinks for 10 seconds and the Timer mode is disengaged. 6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and "‰" and "]" won’t stop blinking. 7. The VIDEO Plus+ system does not timer-record properly. OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1.
  • Page 78: Index

    Index FRONT VIEW COPIE DV IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE DV STANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where remote control should be aimed when in use. DV EJECT Button ejects DV tape during Stop mode.
  • Page 79 Remote PAUSE Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with R.A. Edit connector, or to JVC camcorder equipped with Master Edit Control, for easy editing. AUDIO Input Connector [R] enables easy connection of audio output (Hi-Fi) from another recorder, camcorder or other source for editing.
  • Page 80: Rear View

    REAR VIEW AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNA ANTENNE ENTREE IN/DECODER AV2 (L-2) ENTREE/DECODEUR SORTIE ANTENNA IN Connector enables connection of aerial. pg. 6, 7 AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second recorder; input recordable when "L-1" selected. S OUT Connector enables S-VIDEO connection to TV or second recorder.
  • Page 81: Display Panel

    S-VHS-recorded tape or S-VHS ET- recorded tape is played back or when S-VHS ET mode is engaged. VCR Indicator lights when the video recorder is in the video mode. At this point, the TV auto- matically enters AV mode.
  • Page 82 VIDEO Plus+ timer programming. DV Button — same as button on recorder. pg. 14 TV/CABLE/SAT Button enables remote control of VCR or connected TV or satellite receiver. pg. 53, 54, 83 AUDIO Button changes output sound mode. pg. 34 (TV Muting) Button mutes sound of connected TV.
  • Page 83 The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's pg. 19 functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. ( Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
  • Page 84: Specifications

    GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 33 W Power off : 7.9 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 124 mm x 391 mm Weight : 6.7 kg...

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