Filename [Cov1.fm] Cov1.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:25 PM ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ........................................ 2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4 10 Basic Connections ..................................... 10 S-VIDEO Connection ................................. 11 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INITIAL SETTINGS 12 Auto Set Up ............................................... 12 Preset Download ....................................... 14 Language ............
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] HRS8700EU1.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM 2 EN Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION 8 When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet.
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] HRS8700EU1.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 3 For Italy: “It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95” The STANDBY/ON 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.
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] HRS8700EU1.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM 4 EN Masterpage:Left-index INDEX FRONT VIEW A STANDBY/ON 1 Button 墌 pg. 12 B Timer# Button 墌 pg. 31, 33 C S-VHS ET Button 墌 pg. 27 D Stop/Eject 0 Button 墌 pg. 20, 24 E Cassette Loading Slot F Play 4 Button 墌 pg. 20 G DIGITAL TBC/NR Button 墌 pg. 23 H JOG Dial 墌 pg. 21 I SHUTTLE Ring 墌 pg. 20 J S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors 墌 pg. 49, 54, 56 Page 4 K PR +/– Buttons 墌 pg. 24 L SYNCHRO 7/79 Button 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] HRS8700EU1.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM Masterpage:Right-index EN 5 REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord 墌 pg. 10 B S OUT Connector 墌 pg. 11 C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector 墌 pg. 10, 52, 60, 61, 62 D J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector] 墌 pg. 59 E SYNCHRO EDIT Connector 墌 pg. 58 Page 5 F ANT. IN Connector 墌 pg. 10 G Remote PAUSE Connector 墌 pg. 49 H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 墌 pg. 63 I AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left-index HRS8700EU1.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM 6 EN INDEX (cont.) FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display 墌 pg. 29 Audio Level Indicator 墌 pg. 27 B Programme Time Indicators 墌 pg. 32 C Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH: AUDIO DUBBING: AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE: INSERT: STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: D “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 31, 33 E S-VHS Indicator 墌 pg. 27, 67 F Channel/Clock Display 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU1.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM EN 7 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 65), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. H Type of Broadcast 墌 pg. 28 I Current Day/Month/Year J Clock Display K Channel Position Number and Station Name/ Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1, S-1 or SAT*) * When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (墌 pg.
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] HRS8700EU1.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM 8 EN REMOTE CONTROL Masterpage:Left INDEX (cont.) A LCD Panel 墌 pg. 9, 30 B TV Button 墌 pg. 38 C VCR Button 墌 pg. 37 D AUDIO Button 墌 pg. 23 ^ (TV Muting) Button 墌 pg. 38 E LCD PROG Button 墌 pg. 30 F Number Keys 墌 pg. 24, 30 G DAILY Button 墌 pg. 31, 33 H VPS/PDC Button 墌 pg. 31, 33 I Counter Reset 0000 Button 墌 pg. 25 Cancel & Button 墌 pg. 34 J Programme Check " Button 墌 pg. 34 K PROG Button 墌 pg. 30 L START +/– Button 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] HRS8700EU1.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 EN 9 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. (墌 pg. 38, 39) ● Point the remote control toward the receiving window. ● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM 10 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial connector It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. A Check the contents. Back of TV Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 82. B Situate the recorder.
Filename [HRS8700EU1.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU1.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:29 PM EN 11 S-VIDEO Connection AUDIO IN connectors Back of TV S-Video cable (not provided) S-VIDEO IN connector Audio cable (not provided) Aerial connector TV aerial cable Mains outlet Mains power cord S OUT Back of recorder AUDIO OUT RF cable (provided) 8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors . . . A Connect the recorder to TV.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM 12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up Before starting, make sure of the following: Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ Auto Guide Program Number Set After the 1 button on the recorder or remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder, by simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM EN C Select the language. Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the TV screen. On the front display panel Press rt to select your language code.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM 14 EN Preset Download Auto Channel Set by Downloading from TV/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* Be sure to use a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NexTView Link via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM EN 15 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s). ● If station names (ID – 墌 pg.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM 16 EN Language Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 14 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (墌 pg. 15), you can change the language setting manually as required. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Country Set screen.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 17 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM EN SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting Satellite receiver 17 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the SHOWVIEW timer programming (墌 pg. 30) or Express timer programming (墌 pg.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 18 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM 18 EN SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) C Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. D Access the Sat Control Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or e. E Enter the satellite receiver’s brand. Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the list on page 19, then press OK.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-2lineTitle0 HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK G Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same one as you set in step 6 ... Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHANGED TO ...”, then press OK or e to finish the Sat Control Set mode. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has not been changed correctly ...
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM 20 EN Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). PLAYBACK A Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointed toward the recorder. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to “0:00:00”.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 21 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM EN Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback NOTE: 1 Pause during playback. Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration on the right as you read the following procedures. 21 Press 9. ● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the picture. 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 22 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM 22 EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Skip Search During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over unwanted sections. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback. Normal playback resumes automatically. To resume normal playback during a Skip Search, press 4. Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 23 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM EN 23 Next Function Memory Manual Tracking The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the PR buttons.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 24 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM 24 EN Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). RECORDING A Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to “0:00:00”. ● While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape will run for a few seconds to search for the tape number. B Choose a programme.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 25 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM EN Recording Features 25 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the recorder off after recording is finished. 1 Start recording. Press 7 on the recorder. 2 Engage the ITR mode. Press 7 again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front display panel. 3 Set the recording duration.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 26 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM 26 EN RECORDING (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you are recording it. End of programme Programme Unnecessary part Beginning of programme Unnecessary part Programme Recorded part Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part 1 Engage the Record-Pause mode. Press 9 during recording. 2 Locate the start point.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 27 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM EN Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS cassettes with S-VHS quality You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function. ● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette. ● Before recording, make sure that “B.E.S.T.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 28 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM 28 EN RECORDING (cont.) 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 TV screen for a few seconds.
Filename [HRS8700EU1a.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU1a.fm Page 29 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:30 PM EN B.E.S.T. Picture System The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “B.E.S.T.” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference (墌 pg. 65). Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 30 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 30 EN TIMER RECORDING SHOWVIEW Timer Programming ® You can use the on-screen display to enter the SHOWVIEW number. A Access the S HOWVIEW screen. Press PROG. Before performing the SHOWVIEW Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU2.fm Page 31 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM EN D Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP/EP (p). ● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is set to “MESECAM”. (墌 pg. 67) E Set the VPS/PDC mode. Press VPS/PDC to select “ON” or “OFF”. ● If “VPS/PDC ON” is displayed on the TV screen or “VPS/PDC” is lit on the front display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 32 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 32 EN Express Timer Programming Before performing Express Timer Programming: ● Make sure that the recorder’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place. The recorder will come on automatically. ● Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). TIMER RECORDING (cont.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU2.fm Page 33 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM EN F Enter the channel position. Press PR+/–. 33 NOTE: You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen and “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes (墌 pg. 34).
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 34 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 34 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) C Access the Programme screen/display. Press " again to check more information. Each time you press ", the next programme’s information appears. The front display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and the channel position. To cancel or change a programme... D Cancel or change a programme.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU2.fm Page 35 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM EN 35 When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other. A Confirm the overlapping programmes. Overlapping programmes blink on the TV screen.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 36 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 36 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver. Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS8700EU2.fm Page 37 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM EN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 37 Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 38 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 38 EN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (cont.) TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the TV using its remote control. A Set the TV brand code. Refer to the chart below.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU2.fm Page 39 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM EN Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer’s satellite receivers can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn off the satellite receiver using its remote control. A Set the satellite receiver brand code.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 40 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 40 EN Navigation When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording start time, date, channel information, etc. If the tape is recorded on this recorder for the first time, new tape number and the recording date are also registered. On the tape only the tape number information is recorded. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU2.fm Page 41 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM EN C Check the memory. 41 Video Navigation Title Screen Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHECK MEMORY”, then press OK. ● The CHECK MEMORY screen will appear. D Return to the normal screen. Press MENU. Turn Off Navigation If you do not want to record information on the programmes, set “NAVIGATION” to “OFF”. Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 40 before continuing.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 42 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 42 EN Find Blank Space This function is useful for finding out the blank space on each cassette and recording a new programme there. Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory” on page 40 before continuing. A Access the Find Blank Space screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “FIND BLANK SPACE”, then press OK. VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU2.fm Page 43 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM EN Edit Tape Title A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Video Navigation screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or e. C Access the Edit Title screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “EDIT TITLE”, then press OK or e. F Enter the tape title. Press the number keys and e to enter characters, then press OK.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 44 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 44 EN Edit Programme Title and Category Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 43 before continuing. A VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Choice of Category CATEGORY r r r Select the programme. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, then press OK or e. The “TITLE” display begins blinking.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU2.fm Page 45 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM EN Delete Tape Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 43 before continuing. Delete Programme Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 43 before continuing. A Select the tape title. A Select the programme. B Delete the tape data. B Delete the programme data. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the tape number you want to delete, then press &.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 46 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 46 EN Find Title VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Sort By Tape Number This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to playback in the order sorted by tape number. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Video Navigation screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “VIDEO NAVIGATION”, then press OK or e. C Access the Find Title screen.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU2.fm Page 47 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM EN D Access the Tape No. screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “BY TAPE NO.”, then press OK or e. 47 Sort By Date This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to play back in the order sorted by date. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sort By Tape Number” on page 46 before continuing. A Access the Date screen. E Select the programme.
Filename [HRS8700EU2.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU2.fm Page 48 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:31 PM 48 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) B Select the category. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the category you want to watch, then press OK. C Select the programme. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK. ● If the selected cassette has already been loaded, playback begins automatically after the selected programme is located.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS8700EU3.fm Page 49 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM EN EDITING 49 You can use a camcorder as the source player and your recorder as the recording deck. Edit From A Camcorder A Make connections. A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... Recorder A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... ... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU3.fm Page 50 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM 50 EN Output/Input Set EDITING (cont.) B Access the Output/Input Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then press OK or e. the output or input mode for the AV1 C Select (L-1) IN/OUT connector. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1 OUTPUT” or “L-1 INPUT”. Then, press OK or e to select the appropriate setting.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU3.fm Page 51 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM EN L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts 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-2 SELECT” to the appropriate mode depending on the type of appliance connected to the recorder’s AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU3.fm Page 52 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM 52 EN Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder EDITING (cont.) You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. A Make connections. Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 53. A When using your recorder as the source player ... ... connect its AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to the recording deck.
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Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] HRS8700EU3.fm Page 54 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM 54 EN Masterpage:Left EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. ATTENTION: Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode. Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track Audio-dubbed tape Your recorder CD player, etc. CD player, etc.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU3.fm Page 55 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM EN A Make connections. Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input connectors on the recorder’s front panel. ● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the recorder’s AUDIO L input connector. B Set the recorder’s input mode. E Start dubbing. Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press 4 to start the tape in your recorder; Audio Dubbing begins at this point.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] HRS8700EU3.fm Page 56 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM 56 EN Masterpage:Left EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously. For Insert Editing, use your recorder as the recording deck.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU3.fm Page 57 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM EN A Make connections. Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel. B Set the recorder’s input mode. Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or PR to select “F-1” for the AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors or “S-1” for AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors. C Locate the end point.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU3.fm Page 58 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM 58 EN EDITING (cont.) Synchro Editing The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder with LANC connector and your recorder. A Make connections. Connect your recorder to camcorder (墌 pg. 49), and connect your recorder’s SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the camcorder’s LANC connector. B Set the recorder’s input mode.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU3.fm Page 59 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM EN Information On J Terminal 59 J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector] The J terminal is used to connect the recorder to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the recorder during editing and certain other operations.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU3.fm Page 60 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM 60 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections NOTES: This is an example of simple connection if your TV has one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. Connect the satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/ DECODER connector, then connect the AV1 (L-1) IN/ OUT connector to the TV’s connector. Outdoor unit Aerial ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” (墌 pg. 51).
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU3.fm Page 61 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM EN Perfect Connections 61 NOTES: This is an example of recommended connection if your TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector to the satellite receiver’s connector. Then connect the satellite receiver and TV.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU3.fm Page 62 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM 62 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/Using A Decoder The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels. A Select the input mode. Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER”. (墌 pg. 51) TV receiver B Connect the decoder.
Filename [HRS8700EU3.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU3.fm Page 63 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:32 PM EN 63 Connecting/Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. FM tuner CD player Stereo amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio cable (not provided) Speaker Television Speaker Back of recorder Mains outlet AUDIO OUT Make connections.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU4.fm Page 64 Thursday, July 20, 2000 5:25 PM 64 EN Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 65 to 67. A Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. B Access the Mode Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “MODE SET”, then press OK or e.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU4.fm Page 65 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM EN 65 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 B.E.S.T. You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” (墌 pg. 29). ON OFF 8 PICTURE CONTROL AUTO: EDIT: SOFT: SHARP: Provides the optimised picture benefits of the B.E.S.T. Picture System. Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback).
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullCol HRS8700EU4.fm Page 66 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM 66 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 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 . . .
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-Full-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU4.fm Page 67 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM EN 67 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 8 S-VHS Your recorder can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS. ON OFF ● To record in S-VHS: Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. The S-VHS recording mode is selected.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU4.fm Page 68 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM 68 EN Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download (墌 pg. 12, 14). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU4.fm Page 69 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM EN 69 F Perform Auto Channel Set. Press OK twice. ● If you have connected the recorder and your TV via AV connection (墌 pg. 10), the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear (墌 pg. 14). ● The Auto Set screen appears, End and remains on screen while Beginning the recorder searches for receivable stations.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU4.fm Page 70 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM 70 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) D Select the band. Press rt to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press e. E Input the 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 – 墌 pg. 73), press e until “– – – –” (ID setting) begins blinking, then press rt.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU4.fm Page 71 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM EN Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 70 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want to delete begins blinking. B Delete a channel. Press &. ● The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line. ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. C Close the Confirmation screen. Press MENU.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU4.fm Page 72 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM 72 EN Set Stations (A) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 70 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. A Select the item. Press rt w e until the item you want begins blinking. B Access the Manual Channel Set screen. Press OK twice. C Select the new station.
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Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU4.fm Page 74 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM 74 EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 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. IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — interference appears in the TV picture after you have moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU4.fm Page 75 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM EN 75 SHOWVIEW System Setup ® IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 12), Preset Download (墌 pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 68) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU4.fm Page 76 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM 76 EN Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up (墌 pg. 12), Preset Download (墌 pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set (墌 pg. 68), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is also set automatically.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU4.fm Page 77 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM EN 77 E Set the date and time. Press rt to set the time, then press OK or e. The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold rt to change the time by 30 minutes. ● When you set the date, press and hold rt to change the date by 15 days. F Set Just Clock. The default setting is “OFF”.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullCol HRS8700EU4.fm Page 78 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM 78 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. No power is supplied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. 2.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right-NoTitle0 HRS8700EU4.fm Page 79 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM EN 79 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed. Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed. 2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”, “S-1” or “SAT” has been selected as the input mode.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left-FullColx2 HRS8700EU4.fm Page 80 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM 80 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The camcorder’s microphone is too close to the TV. Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV. ● The TV’s volume is too high. Turn the TV’s volume down. 2. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. ● Those channels have been designated to be skipped.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS8700EU4.fm Page 81 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 81 PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING 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. “o” and “#” remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. Q.
Filename [HRS8700EU4.fm] Masterpage:Left HRS8700EU4.fm Page 82 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM 82 EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER/TIMER Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 25 W Power off : 5.2 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 437 mm x 97 mm x 347 mm Weight : 4.8 kg Format : S-VHS/VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min.
Filename [HRS8700EU1IX.fm] Masterpage:Right HRS8700EU1IX.fm Page 83 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:35 PM EN LIST OF TERMS 83 A N Audio Dubbing.................................................... 54 Audio Recording Level Control ............................. 27 Auto Channel Set ................................................. 68 Auto Set Up ........................................................ 12 AUTO SP]LP TIMER ........................................... 66 AUTO TIMER ................................
Filename [Cov4.fm] Cov4.fm Page 84 Thursday, July 20, 2000 4:36 PM EN Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: 8 The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN connector on the rear panel of the video recorder. 8 The video recorder’s mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet. 8 The video recorder is turned off. 8 Load batteries into the remote control.
