ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST 2 Safety Precautions ................................... 2 INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 3 Basic Connections ................................... 3 INITIAL SETTINGS VIDEO CASSETE RECORDER HR-DD868EU 4 Auto Set Up ............................................ 4 Preset Download ..................................... 6 Language ................................................ 8 On-Screen Displays ................................ 9 Power Save Mode ............................
EN 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 n 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. n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector TV Aerial Cable 1 2 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. Mains Power Cord JLIP ANT. IN L AUDIO OUT R AV2 IN/DECODER PAUSE RF OUT Rear view AV1 IN/OUT CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” (Z pg. 66). 21-pin SCART Cable SYNCHRO EDIT 4 SITUATE RECORDER Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Country Set display will appear on the TV screen and the recorder's front display panel. By simply selecting your country*, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock** and Guide Program numbers automatically.
EN 3 NOTES: SELECT LANGUAGE ● Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area. ● Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically by reading the clock setting data from a station transmitting a PDC signal while auto channel set is being performed.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 3), you can set the recorder's tuner channels by downloading preset data from your TV instead of using the Auto Set Up function (Z pg. 4). After downloading is completed, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program number automatically. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. Preset Download Perform steps 1 to 3 of "Auto Set Up" on page 4 and 5 before continuing.
EN 7 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel A C B When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in step 4 on page 5 or in step 1 on page 6. When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not, "1" (channel position) will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in step 4 on page 5 or in step 1 on page 6.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically (Z pg. 7), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required. Language TURN ON THE RECORDER Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). 1 2 Press 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK or #. – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 .
EN You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. Messages appear in the selected language (Z pg. 7 or 8). On-Screen Displays – –:– – 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 4 0 3 1 TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press 2 3 Press MENU. 4 The default setting is “ON”, so if you want on-screen displays, leave the setting as it is and go to step 5.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. 1 Press 2 3 Press MENU. Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – 1 TURN ON THE RECORDER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or #.
T-V LINK T-V Link Functions When you connect the recorder and your TV via fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable (Z pg. 3), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with the TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV. * Compatible with TVs offering T-V Link, EasyLink, Megalogic, SMARTLINK, Q-Link, DATA LOGIC or NEXTVIEWLINK via fullywired 21-pin SCART cable. The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system.
EN INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure below to select the appropriate colour system. Colour System Set * 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.
PLAYBACK EN The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback Features PLAY ● During still picture, the sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode). ● "TIME SCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard. (Z pg. 19) SE 1 ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK JO G PA U O PR TIME SCAN SHUTTLE G TV PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE.
EN High-Speed (Turbo) Search 1 ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. Manual Tracking Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Picture Control This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." – –:– – 1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 REVIEW 3 4 4 0 3 1 OK 1 Press MENU. 2 Move the highlighted bar (pointer) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. 3 Move the highlighted bar MODE SET (pointer) to "PICTURE B. E. S. T. ON CONTROL" by pressing PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF %fi, then press OK or # to O. S. D.
EN 17 Repeat Playback Instant ReView Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly. 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. START PLAYBACK 1 2 Press PLAY. 3 Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 19). TimeScan also allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio.
EN 19 TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Speed SP Speed LP Audio output Reverse Forward Search Play Slow-Motion *Still -9x -7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x Audio is not output. Audio is output. -7x -3x Audio is output. Slow-Motion Play Search 1/6x 1x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x 1/6x 1x 2x Audio is not output. 5x 9x Audio is output. ** Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's @ or # button.
EN RECORDING TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder. Basic Recording 1 2 3 4 Press TV PROG +/– or the NUMBER keys to select the channel you wish to record. PLAY Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). RE CO TV RD PR O G STOP/EJECT PAUSE LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN Record One Programme While Watching Another Recording Features If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, . . . . . . press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. TV 1 PR O G RECORD – –:– – 1 TV/VCR – –:– – SELECT CHANNEL TO WATCH 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.
EN RECORDING (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you're recording it. End of programme Programme – –:– – 1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Unnecessary part Beginning of programme Unnecessary part Programme Recorded part Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part 3 4 4 0 3 1 OK MENU PL AY 2 FF REW PAUSE 1 2 3 ENGAGE RECORD-PAUSE MODE Press PAUSE during recording.
EN 23 Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control Receiving Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. 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. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. 1 Press MENU.
EN RECORDING (cont.) B.E.S.T. Picture System PLAY Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PAUSE RD CO RE 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. The default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”. Preparation TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press 2 3 Press MENU. .
EN Recording 1 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 Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback. 1 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ● The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use. ● B.E.S.T. is active during Auto Tracking. “BEST” appears blinking on the recorder’s display panel.
EN TIMER RECORDING With SHOWVIEW, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognize. SHOWVIEW Timer 1 Programming LCD PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER Press the NUMBER keys to enter the SHOWVIEW number of a programme you wish to record, then press OK. ● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number.
EN 4 5 – –:– – 1 2 VPS/PDC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D AI LY 1 WEEKLY 4 4 0 3 1 STOP+/– SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC" is not lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF. Z "VPS/PDC Recording" on page 29.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 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). If you don’t know the SHOWVIEW number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme.
EN 6 ENTER CHANNEL POSITION Press TV PROG +/–. – P1 – START 21:00 STOP 22:00 = SP VPS/PDC OFF DATE 25.12 TV PROG 1 ARD [+/–] = [PROG] : EXIT SP 7 8 9 SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/LP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET VPS/PDC MODE Press VPS/PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/PDC" is not lit on the display panel, VPS/PDC is set to OFF.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes – –:– – 1 1 2 Press VPS/PDC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SP /L P 2 1 3 3 1 . ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY . 4 4 0 PROG DISENGAGE TIMER MODE Press ‰ (TIMER), then press PR START STOP 1 8:00 10:00 2 10:00 10:45 3 11:30 13:00 4 5 6 7 8 CH 3 2 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 OK [ 2 ] : NEXT TV PROG+/– START+/– /– P+ O ST /– E+ AT D 3 ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/ DISPLAY Press again to check more information.
EN Auto SP→LP Timer 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 31 If, when timer-recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . .
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) RE C LI N K Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This facility allows you record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite tuner. Connect a satellite tuner to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector (Z pg.
SPECIAL FEATURES EN Remote A/B Code Switching Remote Control Functions VCR 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. You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals.
EN SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) TV Multi-brand Remote Control TV 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 you start . . . ● Turn off the TV using its remote control. – –:– – 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 R 4 C /V NUMBER 2 TV 1 3 1 4 4 3 ● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control's battteries.
EN CABLE/SAT Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite tuner set. In addition to JVC satellite tuners, other manufacturer’s satellite tuners can also be controlled. Before you start . . . ● Turn off the satellite tuner using its remote control. – –:– – 1 2 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 35 1 3 4 4 3 OK SET SATELLITE TUNER BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below.
EN EDITING Edit From A Camcorder – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NUMBER "0" 3 4 4 3 1 2 TV PROG You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. 1 2 3 4 5 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. ● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder.
EN 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 video recorder. IT CO RD ED RE CH RO SY N – –:– – 2 NUMBER "0" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 1 2 3 4 Press NUMBER key “0” and/or TV PROG so that “F-1” appears in place of a channel position number. 5 6 Press SYNCHRO EDIT.
EN EDITING (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Edit To Or From Another 1 Video Recorder 2 – –:– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 NUMBER "0" 1 9 SET RECORDING DECK’S INPUT MODE Set to AUX. With this video recorder, press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG to select “L-1” for the AV1 IN/ OUT connector, or “L-2” for the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, depending on the connector being used.
EN 39 B A TV Receiver Player Your recorder SYNCHRO EDIT Recorder JLIP SYNCHRO EDIT ANT. IN AV1 IN/OUT AV1 IN/OUT L AUDIO OUT R R PAUSE AV2 IN/DECODER RF OUT VIDEO CHANNEL or AV mode 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) RF Cable (provided) PAUSE RF OUT 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Another recorder Recorder JLIP ANT.
EN EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Recorder Your recorder 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. Use your video recorder as the recorder.
PLAY EN A. B U D IN SE RT ENGAGE INSERT EDITING 6 Press INSERT. 7 Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder; Insert Editing begins at this point. ● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " " and " " light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
EN EDITING (cont.) Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track TV P O ST PR O G PLAY Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. B U D PA U A. SE Audio-dubbed tape 1 2 3 4 Press NUMBER key "0" and/or TV PROG so that "F-1" appears in place of a channel number. 5 Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder. Audio dubbing begins at this point.
INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL EN 43 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. SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT. IN AV1 IN/OUT R PAUSE AV2 IN/DECODER Examples: With the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV-CB3E: ● Enables Random Assemble Editing of up to 99 segments, using this recorder as the playback unit.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS If you don't have a decoder . . . Connection To A Satellite Tuner Outdoor Unit Connect the satellite tuner to the video recorder's AV2 IN/ DECODER connector, then connect the recorder's AV1 IN/OUT connector to the TV's 21-pin SCART connector. NOTES: ● Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2". (Z pg. 39) ● You can use Automatic Satellite Program Recording function (Z pg. 32) with this connection.
EN If you have a decoder . . . NOTES: Connect the decoder to the satellite tuner's connector, AV1 IN/ OUT connector to TV's connector, and AV2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite tuner's connector. Then connect the satellite tuner and TV. Outdoor Unit 45 ● Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2". (Z pg. 39) ● You can use Automatic Satellite Program Recording function (Z pg. 32) with this connection.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) TV Aerial Cable AV1 IN/OUT SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT. IN AV1 IN/OUT L AUDIO OUT R AV2 IN/DECODER PAUSE RF OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Decoder The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels. 1 2 3 SELECT INPUT MODE Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER".
EN Connecting/ Using A Stereo System 47 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 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR I I I I Audio Cable (not provided) Speaker Television Speaker SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS IMPORTANT Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function or by Preset Download (Z pg. 4, 6). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. Your recorder needs to memorize all necessary stations in channel positions in order to record TV programmes.
EN 6 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 3 4 4 3 OK MENU 2 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Press OK twice. AUTO SET ● You can set up the recorder's tuner also PLEASE WAIT by Preset Download (Z pg. 6). + + + 0 ● The Auto Set screen appears, and remains [MENU] : EXIT on screen while the recorder searches for receivable Beginning End stations. As Auto Channel Set progresses, the " " mark on the screen moves from left to right. Wait until the screen as shown in step 7 appears.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) 4 SELECT BAND Press %fi to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press #. [5∞] : SELECT [ ] : CURSOR += : OK [MENU] : EXIT – –:– – ∞ ∞ 1 PR CH ID FINE DECODER 12 CH01 – – – – +/– OFF 2 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each.
EN Delete A Channel Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 1 2 3 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. ● Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Set Stations (B) Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. 5 1 Press # until the first letter of the station name begins blinking. PR CH ID 06 CH45 ARD FINE DECODER +/– OFF Press OK twice.
EN 53 TV Station And ID List ID* STATION NAME ID* STATION NAME 1000 3SAT ADLT ANT3 ARD ARTE BBC BBC1 BBC2 BR3 C+ C1 CAN5 CANV CH4 CH5 CHLD CINE CLUB CMT CNN CSUR DISC DR DRS DSF ETB1 ETB2 EURO EUSP FEMM FILM FNET FR2 FR3 GALA HR3 INFO ITA1 ITA7 ITV JSTV KA2 KAB1 KAN2 LOCA M6 MBC MCM MDR MOVE MTV MTV3 N3 N-TV NBC NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 NEWS NICK NRK NRK2 ODE ORF1 TV1000 3SAT ADULT ANTENA3 ARD ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CANALE5 KETNET CANVAS CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHILD CINEMA TELEC
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 MENU 2 1 Press %fi @ # until the channel you want to tune begins blinking. 2 3 Press OK twice. The Manual Channel Set screen appears.
EN 55 Video Channel Set Video Channel (RF Output Channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video 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. — you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV connection, or vice versa.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) IMPORTANT Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 3 4 4 3 OK If you performed Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4), Preset Download (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 48), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder's built-in clock is also set automatically.
EN 6 – –:– – 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 MENU 2 3 OK SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is “OFF”. Set as desired by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. ● For the Just clock function, Z "Just Clock" on page 56. ● If you set to “OFF”, you can disregard the next step as you won’t be able to receive regular clock adjustments. SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE CHANNEL POSITION 7 The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) SHOWVIEW Setup IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up (Z pg. 4), Preset Download (Z pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set (Z pg. 48) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. ● When timer-programming with SHOWVIEW, the channel 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 or Auto Channel Set has taken place.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 59 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 applied to the recorder. ● The mains power cord is disconnected. Connect the mains power cord. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the recorder cannot be powered.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Timer recording won’t work. ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. ● The timer is not engaged. Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ and confirm that “‰“ is displayed on the display panel. 2. Timer programming is not possible. ● Timer recording is in progress. Timer programming can’t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes. 3.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EN 61 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. " " and "‰" remain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No.
EN INDEX FRONT VIEW 1 23 4 5 6 7 REW W SLO SLOW FF TIMER STANDBY/ON JOG SYNCHRO EDIT VIDEO (MONO)L –AUDIO– R TV PROG REC LINK 15dB NORM TV PROG 8 9 SHUTTLE +8 4 0 6 SP REVIEW INSERT VPS/PDC A.DUB VCR 0 ! # $% ^& * @ Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STANDBY/ON Button Z pg. 4 TIMER Button Z pg. 27, 29 REVIEW Button Z pg. 17 Cassette Loading Slot PLAY Button Z pg. 13 JOG Dial Z pg.
EN REAR VIEW 2 1 4 3 5 SYNCHRO EDIT JLIP ANT. IN AV1 IN/OUT L AUDIO OUT R PAUSE AV2 IN/DECODER RF OUT 7 8 6 1 Mains Power Cord Z pg. 3 2 AV1 IN/OUT Connector Z pg. 3, 37, 38, 44 – 46 3 J terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector] Z pg. 43 4 SYNCHRO EDIT Connector Z pg. 37 9 5 ANT. IN Connector Z pg. 3 6 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector Z pg. 38, 44 – 46 7 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors Z pg. 47 8 Remote PAUSE Connector Z pg. 36 9 RF OUT Connector Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # VCR TV 1 LCD PROG AUDIO CABLE /SAT – –:– – TV/VCR ENTER/ENTREE 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 30 SEC VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO 7 8 0000 AUX 9 3 4 4 0 MENU 1 PROG OK 3 2 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE TV PROG EXPRESS $ % ^ * ( ) q w e r t y u i o p Q W E R T + TV PROG + TV & 1 2 3 4 – TV T V PR O G – Y 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) q w e r t y u i o p Q W E R T Y LCD Panel Z pg. 26, 65 TV Button Z pg.
EN 65 Remote Control LCD The remote control can operate not only the video recorder but also some of your TV and satellite tuner's functions. The LCD indicates which of these (VIDEO, TV or CABLE/SAT) the remote control can currently operate. When you first purchase the remote control, or after you have just replaced the batteries, VIDEO A (A code) is selected. 1 To operate your video recorder, first press the VCR button to set the remote control to the Video mode (Z pg. 33).
EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 22 W Power off : 5.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 347 mm Weight : 4.1 kg Format : VHS PAL standard Maximum recording time (SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette (LP) : 480 min.
MEMO EN 67
EN Auto Set Up – referring to the display panel BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: n The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. n The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet. n The video recorder is turned off. n Load batteries into the remote control. 1 Press 2 Press %fi (remote) to select the international telephone country code. (recorder/remote). International Telephone Country Code (Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected.