JVC HR-S7955EK, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...0 STOP FIN MENU OK TV VCR DAILY QTDN VPS PDC AUX WEEKLY HEBDO PROG 30 SEC AUDIO 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE START DEBUT PR 4 1 3 ENTER ENTREE EXPRESS TV 2 LP00000 000 VCR TV ABC DEF JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ S VHS ET I SAT 24H EXPRESS 1 3 2 PR PUSH TURN S VIDEO VIDEO MONO L AUDIO R S VHS VCR ...

Page 2: ...dentical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below ...

Page 3: ...t is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT block the recorder s ventilation openings or holes If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control If water or liquid is allowed to enter this...

Page 4: ...nt switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the r...

Page 5: ...Contents Diagrams of Equipment 6 Equipment Key 7 Welcome to JVC 8 Three Step Quick Start 11 Basic Features 15 Advanced Features 31 Subsidiary Information 68 List of Terms 72 ...

Page 6: ... 1 IN DECODER ENTREE DECODEUR PAUSE TELEC SORTIE RF OUT ANT IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE SAT CONTROL SAT CTL AV2 L 2 OUT SORTE VIDEO L R ANTENNE 3 9 8 7 6 4 5 2 1 TV PR TV PR T V TV 0000 STOP FIN MENU OK TV VCR DAILY QTDN VPS PDC AUX WEEKLY HEBDO PROG 30 SEC AUDIO 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE START DEBUT PR 4 1 3 ENTER ENTREE EXPRESS TV 2 LP00000 000 VCR TV ABC DEF JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ t u p 2 7 6 1 8 3 ...

Page 7: ...e programme stop time for 24H Express Timer Programming 10 Channel Display shows preset position where the station currently being received is stored Mode shows external input mode selected L 1 or L 2 Clock Display shows current time Preset Position or Mode and Clock Display appear alternately when b is pressed Preset Position or Mode is not displayed during playback REMOTE CONTROL 1 TV Button ena...

Page 8: ...PS PDC AUX WEEKLY HEBDO PROG 30 SEC AUDIO 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE START DEBUT PR 4 1 3 ENTER ENTREE EXPRESS TV 2 LP00000 000 VCR TV ABC DEF JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ RF Cable Satellite Controller Infrared Remote Control Unit connector cover Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connector To attach it insert the cover s left tab to the VCR s front panel connector ...

Page 9: ...Or AV Y C or RGB mode according to the type of your TV s SCART connector For switching the TV s mode refer to the instruction manual of your television You are now ready to start the Three Step Quick Start which begins on the next page You have two ways for initial setup of your new VCR depending upon the connection method and your TV If you have connected only the RF cable perform Auto Setup pg 1...

Page 10: ...Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram below using the TV Aerial Cable the RF Cable the S Video Cable and the Audio Cable not provided RF Cable provided TV Aerial Cable not provided Mains Power Cord Mains Outlet Back of VCR S Video Cable provided Aerial connector S VIDEO IN connectors AUDIO IN connectors Audio Cable not provided You are now ready to start the Three Step Quick Start which b...

Page 11: ...he VCR to 36 Now tune the TV set to channel 36 refer to TV manual if necessary you should see two vertical white bars appear on the TV screen If the bars do not appear or are not clear choose another vacant channel pressing PR button on the Remote Control and try again If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69 consult your local JVC dealer rf and scart connectio...

Page 12: ...he TV set is in its AV mode see the TV manual you will see the following information displayed on your TV screen SET THE VIDEO CHANNEL TO OFF When Preset Download has finished COM PLETED appears on the TV screen Press o to turn off the VCR Press and hold down S on the VCR until you will see the display on the right Press PR Button on the Remote Control until the figure reads FINISH PRESET DOWNLOAD...

Page 13: ...ons station names may not be stored correctly and Guide Program Numbers may not be set properly If this happens when you timer record a TV programme using the VIDEO Plus system the VCR will record a TV programme of a different station When programming the timer using the VIDEO Plus system be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has bee...

Page 14: ...welcome to jvc 14 ...

Page 15: ...Basic Features Playback 16 Playback Features 18 Recording 20 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming 23 Express Timer Programming 26 24H Express Timer Programming 28 ...

Page 16: ...side of the cassette is facing up and the spine label is facing away from the VCR Insert the cassette as shown in the diagram below don t use too much force If the VCR was turned off before you inserted the cassette the power will come on automatically If the record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically If the record safety tab is intact the VCR checks the tape information for ...

Page 17: ...Cleaning The heads get dirty in the following cases In an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity In a dusty environment Flaw dirt or mold on video tapes Continuous usage for a long time Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC TCL 2 in the following cases Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the sc...

Page 18: ...o resume playback TV PR TV PR T V TV 0000 STOP FIN MENU OK TV VCR DAILY QTDN VPS PDC AUX WEEKLY HEBDO PROG 30 SEC AUDIO 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 DATE START DEBUT PR 4 1 3 ENTER ENTREE EXPRESS TV 2 LP00000 000 VCR TV ABC DEF JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ TV PR MENU OK PROG 30 SEC 1 3 ENTER ENTREE TE PR Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion You can make it do this ...

Page 19: ...pe recorded in LP EP mode Noise may appear or the picture may appear distorted with an EP recorded tape during still slow motion frame by frame playback or variable speed search Picture may not appear during high speed search with a tape recorded in LP EP mode When normal playback resumes from seach still slow motion or frame by frame playback the picture may jitter vertically momentarily dependin...

Page 20: ...t Set the Tape Speed Press The current setting for the tape speed appears on the on screen display or the VCR display panel for about 5 seconds Press again to change the setting while tape speed is displayed You can choose Standard Play SP or Long Play LP In EP mode the recording time is extended three times If you record a programme in EP mode on this VCR it is recommended that you play back the ...

Page 21: ...econds non standard tapes Sometimes a tape will not conform to the standards accepted by this VCR In such cases the tape remaining time may not appear immediately be incorrect or simply show as Change Display Information By pressing the bbutton repeatedly you can change the display to show the counter reading preset position clock time or tape remaining time Preset position is not displayed during...

Page 22: ... will keep recording until the tape runs out engage instant timer recording Press T again and the display panel will show a flashing Record indicator U and 0 30 This means that the VCR will record for 30 minutes on the programme already selected and then stop auto matically increase time Each time T is pressed the time limit is increased by 30 min utes to a maximum of 6 hours This function only wo...

Page 23: ...er each programme in your TV listings guide These are a kind of shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically sets your VCR to record the correct programme channel and time Get to the VIDEO Plus Screen Press p you will see the following TV screen information on the TV screen or display panel Enter the PlusCode Number Press the number keys on the Remote Control to enter the PlusCode nu...

Page 24: ...urns the function off You will see your selection appear on the TV screen capacity You can set this VCR to timer record up to eight programmes If you try to enter a ninth PROGRAM FULL appears on the screen and FULL appears on the display panel satellite receiver users To timer record a satellite broadcast using the VIDEO Plus system Perform Satellite Receiver Control Setting 墌 pg 45 You cannot set...

Page 25: ...appears on the display panel 墌 pg 30 Edit Programme Title Press the number key 1 The Title Edit screen appears You can access the Title Edit screen only when PROG NAVIGATION is set to ON 墌 pg 40 Press the number key and E to enter characters then press OK 3 For details refer to Entering Character on page 41 P1 0 9 SELECT LETTERS x DELETE 0 CURSORg k OK PROG EXIT 25 12 21 00 BBC1 If no video tape i...

Page 26: ...amme Delivery Control PDC is a service designed to ensure that timer recording still works in the event of a change in time of broadcast If you set PDC to ON your VCR will be turned on not by its own timer but by a signal transmitted by the broadcaster This means that if an advertised programme is delayed your VCR will still record it properly before you start Make sure that the VCR s clock is set...

Page 27: ... TV ABC DEF JKL GHI MNO TUV PQRS WXYZ PROG 1 0000 7 AUX 8 0 9 4 PR ENTER ENTREE OK 3 TE PR Press the number key 1 The Title Edit screen appears You can access the Title Edit screen only when PROG NAVIGATION is set to ON 墌 pg 40 Press the number key and E to enter characters then press OK 3 For details refer to Entering Character on page 41 P1 0 9 SELECT LETTERS x DELETE 0 CURSORg k OK PROG EXIT 25...

Page 28: ...ss the 24H EXPRESS c button on the VCR The VCR turns off automatically and c is displayed on the display panel Before pressing the 24H EXPRESS c button to engage the timer mode you can cancel the setting at anytime by pressing the centre part of the JOG Dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing x on the Remote Control Repeat the above steps from setting the start time To disengage the Timer Mode pr...

Page 29: ...EKLY number key 9 and PDC number key 7 buttons as necessary edit programme title Press the number key 1 The Title Edit screen appears Press the number key and E to enter characters then press OK 3 For details refer to Entering Character on page 41 You can acess the Title Edit screen only when PROG NAVIGATION is set to ON 墌 pg 40 return to normal screen Press C as many times as necessary return to ...

Page 30: ...If you do not mind this overlap press PROG to finish the timer programme setting The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly Without doing anything for about 1 minutes the VCR will finish the timer programming cancel a programme Press x to cancel a programme when the Program screen you do not want is shown change a programme Use t...

Page 31: ...ture System 36 Sound Modes 37 Finding Specific Scenes 38 T V Link Functions 43 Satellite Receiver Control Settings 45 Auto Satellite Programme Recording 48 Editing 50 Other Functions 55 Connection to a Stereo System 58 Video Channel Set 59 Tuner Set 60 Clock Set 66 Guide Program Numbers 67 ...

Page 32: ... bar to MODE SET using the Aand Bbuttons and press OK 3 or E select digital 3r mode Move the highlight bar to DIGITAL 3R using the Aand B buttons Press OK 3 or E to set to ON or OFF return to normal screen Press m NOTES Normally it is recommendable to keep DIGITAL 3R set to ON Depending on the type of tape being used picture quality may sometimes be better with DIGITAL 3R set to OFF If you use the...

Page 33: ... the desired mode AUTO NORM Provides optimised picture benefits of B E S T Picture System When B E S T is OFF PICTURE CONTROL switches automatically from AUTO to NORM EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing record ing or playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing lots of noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with lots of flat s...

Page 34: ...TES Use of high grade tapes is essential for S VHS ET recordings On some tapes picture quality will not improve even if the S VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings You cannot activate the S VHS ET function while recording is in progress while timer recording or Instant Timer Recording pg 22 is in progress while B E S T pg 36 is in progress S VHS ...

Page 35: ...onds to set it to OFF The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected regardless of the S VHS mode setting To record in VHS on an S VHS cassette Insert the cassette marked S VHS the S VHS indicator will light on the display panel Then perform the steps below to set the S VHS to OFF the S VHS indicator will go out The VHS recording mode will be selected get to the mode set screen Press m Move...

Page 36: ...conds assessing the condition of the tape and then begins recording playback Press The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the condition of the tape in use B E S T is active during Auto Tracking bESt appears on the VCR s display panel Avoiding B E S T Time Delay Since B E S T introduces a 7 second delay before recording starts you may wish to compensate by first pressing and T togeth...

Page 37: ...broadcast press AUDIO until NORM appears on the TV screen Soundtrack Selection This VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks and will play back the one that you select with the AUDIO button track use Hi Fi stereo pre recorded tapes Main audio of bilingual tapes Sub audio of bilingual tapes Audio dubbed tapes Audio dubbed tapes Notes normal selection hi fi l l L r should normally be selected I...

Page 38: ... marker from its current position finding subsequent index markers Press D or E the required number of times e g five The TV screen will display 5 or 5 and the VCR begins searching through the tape in the corresponding direction for the fifth index marker from its current position Instant ReView After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged press r Pressing the rb...

Page 39: ... the VCR s memory If the VCR cannot detect the tape information NO TAPE DATA DETECTED appears NOTE If you press any button while CHECKING TAPE DATA appears on the TV screen the operation is canceled When inserting a cassette whose record safety tab has been removed Playback begins automatically You can use Navigation Playback pg 40 but you cannot edit programme title or delete tape data pg 41 42 N...

Page 40: ...amme Navigation Screen 1 Recording date 2 Recording start time 3 Station name If you have entered a programme title the title is displayed instead of the recording start time and station name 4 Currently selected programme 5 Programme title If you have not entered a programme title the recording start time and station name is displayed instead of the title Turn Off Navigation If you do not want to...

Page 41: ... then press OK 3 For details refer to Entering Character below return to normal screen Press m Entering Character Press the appropriate number key referring to the table on the right then press E to enter each character Refer to the example below Example Enter JVC NEWS 1 Press 5 JKL once to enter J then press E 2 Press 8 TUV three times to enter V then press E 3 Press 2 ABC three times to enter C ...

Page 42: ... screen Press m Move the highlight bar to PROGRAMME NAVIGATION using the A and B buttons and press OK 3 or E delete tape information Press x for more than 3 seconds All the programme data on the tape are deleted then the normal screen appears NOTES You cannot delete each programme information When you delete the tape data only the tape information is deleted from the VCR s memory The actual record...

Page 43: ...exTView Link via fully wired 21 pin SCART cable The degree of compatibility and available functions may differ by system NexTView Link You can download the EPG Electronic Programme Guide information from your TV for timer programming on the VCR For details refer to the instruction manual for your TV TV Auto Power On You can turn on the TV and set it to video mode automatically whenever you play a ...

Page 44: ... E to select ON or OFF return to normal screen Press m NOTES When DIRECT REC is set to ON if you press any button just after pressing Ton the VCR or Tand on the Remote Control the recorder may not function properly If DIRECT REC is set to OFF the T button functions as described in Recording pg 20 During the Direct Rec appears on the display panel Direct Rec is not possible with a scrambled broadca...

Page 45: ...is unobstructed attach satellite controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip at tached on the back of the Satellite Controller connect up Be sure to connect the recorder s AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector to the satellite receiver s 21 pin SCART connector note When connecting your satellite receiver refer to its instruction manual connect satellite controller to vcr Connect the Satellite Controll...

Page 46: ...ack or recording mode you cannot set the brand code select satellite receiver s preset posi tion for testing Press the appropriate number keys to enter one of the channel positions on the satellite receiver then press OK 3 You can select the channel position between 1 to 999 After pressing OK 3 the VCR enters the Test mode SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE JVC 73 AMSTRAD 60 61 62 63 92 CANAL SATELLITE...

Page 47: ... The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite receiver For some satellite receivers you need to set its channel input mode to 2 digit If your satellite receiver has more than two channel modes be sure to set to All Channel Mode For details refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver When selecting the satellite receiver s preset position for testing signals from ...

Page 48: ... VCR indicator on the display panel If you turn on the VCR 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 VCR to the video mode NOTE Refer to the instructions supplied with your satellite receiver IN OUT ENTREE SORTIE AV1 L 1 IN DECODER ENTREE DECOD...

Page 49: ...Satellite Prog Recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer indicator The indicator light flashes when Auto Satellite Prog Recording is in progress disengage To disengage the VCR during Auto Satellite Prog Recording press the o button The VCR will stop recording and turns off tape speed When recording two or more programmes consecutively you cannot set a different tap...

Page 50: ...ular video signals set to VIDEO S VIDEO If a connected device s input is compatible with Y C signals set to S VIDEO This setting will let you take advantage of higher quality S VHS pictures For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal FOR L 1 INPUT VIDEO If a connected device s output is compatible only with regular video signals set to VIDEO S VIDEO If...

Page 51: ...programme with the TV set while the VCR is turned off pg 48 FOR L 2 INPUT VIDEO If a connected device s output is compatible only with regular video signals set to VIDEO S VIDEO If a connected device s output is compatible with Y C signals set to S VIDEO This setting will let you take advantage of higher quality S VHS pictures For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible w...

Page 52: ...ing the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector set L 2 SELECT to the appropriate mode pg 51 set edit mode See Picture Control on page 33 start source vcr Engage its PLAY mode start recording vcr Engage its RECORD mode 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 set PICTURE CONTROL ...

Page 53: ...E OUT SORTIE SAT CONTROL SAT CTL AV2 L 2 OUT SORTE VIDEO L R ANTENNE TV Set AV Mode Another VCR Your VCR 21 pin SCART Cables not provided IN OUT ENTREE SORTIE AV1 L 1 IN DECODER ENTREE DECODEUR PAUSE TELEC SORTIE RF OUT ANT IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE SAT CONTROL SAT CTL AV2 L 2 OUT SORTE VIDEO L R ANTENNE Your VCR Another VCR TV Set AV Mode 21 pin SCART Cables not provided ...

Page 54: ...UT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the VCR s front panel S VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors When using a monaural camcorder connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your VCR set vcr s input mode Press AUX and or PR so that F 1 for AUDIO VIDEO input connectors or S 1 for S VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors appears in the place of a preset position number set edit mode See Pictur...

Page 55: ... indicators 2 Tape speed SP LP EP 3 NTSC playback display 4 Index MARK indicator 5 Tape direction 6 Counter display 7 Tape remaining time 8 Audio mode 9 Tape position indicator 0 VPS PDC indicator NICAM display Day month year Current time Preset position number and station name Auxiliary input mode indicator L 1 L 2 F 1 S 1 or SAT Timer Warning Cassette Loaded indicator 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 a k MENU ...

Page 56: ...turned off after timer recording or Instant Timer Recording the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode is engaged 墌 pg 48 L 2 SELECT is set to DECODER or SAT 墌 pg 51 Auto SP a LP Timer When timer recording in SP mode if the VCR calculates that there isn t enough tape to record the complete programme it will automatically switch from SP to LP mode get to the mode set screen Press m Move the highlight b...

Page 57: ...to AUTO POWER OFF using the A and B buttons Press OK 3 or E to select 3H or OFF return to normal screen Press m Repeat Playback start repeat playback Press then press and hold again for over 5 seconds then release The Play indicator will flash on the display panel and the VCR will automatically playback and rewind the tape 100 times and then stop stop playback Pressing S or stops repeat playback N...

Page 58: ...pen dently of the TV set and play them back through the stereo volume When listening to sound through the connected stereo turn the TV s volume down to zero dynamic range This VCR has a Hi Fi audio dynamic range of 80 dB Check that your stereo is capable of handling this level of input If it cannot you risk speaker damage IN OUT ENTREE SORTIE AV1 L 1 IN DECODER ENTREE DECODEUR PAUSE TELEC SORTIE R...

Page 59: ...y panel shows the following informa tion Set Video Channel for av connection Press PR until the display panel shows CH The Video Channel is now set to OFF Go to Step 3 for rf connection Press PR or PR to set the VCR to a vacant channel number between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any station in your area refer to station list on page 54 In the example we have presumed that channel 36 is vacan...

Page 60: ...ss for about 5 seconds confirmation screen Once Auto Channel Set has completed its search the confirmation screen will appear showing the details PR Preset Number CH Channel Number and ID Station Name of the TV stations that the process has found The first station will have a highlight bar over it and will be blinking This screen and the programme currently being broadcast on the selected station ...

Page 61: ... the E button repeatedly to move to the Fine Tuning and use the A and B buttons to fine tune the channel A or a symbol will appear during this process select decoder setting When receiving a setambled broadcast with a decoder connectod to the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector set L 2 SELECT to DECODER 墌 pg 51 and set DECODER setting to ON When L 2 SELECT is set to A V or SAT the DECODER setting cannot ...

Page 62: ...s A Z 0 9 space and stop when the desired character is indicated then press E to enter Enter the remaining characters the same way maximum of 4 After entering all characters press The Confirmation screen appears If you make a mistake press D until the incorrect character begins blinking Then enter the correct character by pressing the A and B buttons close confirmation screen Press m Delete a Chan...

Page 63: ... blinking select new position Use the Mbutton to move the station to the new preset position then press close confirmation screen Press m PR 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 CH 26 23 30 33 37 10 MOVE k MANUAL CH SET MENU EXIT ID BBC1 ITV CH4 BBC2 CH5 PR 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 CH ID PR 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 CH 26 33 23 30 37 10 MOVE a k MENU EXIT ID BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 PR 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 CH ID Example If y...

Page 64: ...FB1 SFB1 SFB3 SFB3 SKY SKY Sky One SKY1 Sky Net SKYN Sport SPRT SR 1 SR1 Super RTL SRTL STV Test STVT STV 1 STV1 STV 2 STV2 Suedwest3 SWR SWF 1 SWF1 Schweiz4 SWZ4 TYNE TEES TEES Text TEXT STATION NAME ID TF1 TF1 TNT int TNT TRT int TRT TSI TSI TSR TSR TSW TSW TVE TVE TV Polonia TVPA TVP 1 TVP1 TVP 2 TVP2 TVS TVS TV2 TV2 TV5 TV5 Tele Zurich TZUR Ulster TV ULST Veronica VERN VIVA VIVA VIVA2 VIV2 VOX...

Page 65: ... 50 37 The Wrekin 26 33 23 29 35 Waltham 58 64 61 54 35 North Belmont 22 28 25 32 56 Emley Moor 44 51 47 41 37 North West Caldbeck 30 34 28 32 56 Winter Hill 55 62 59 65 48 North East Bilsdale West Moor 33 26 29 23 35 Chatton 39 45 49 42 Pontop Pike 58 64 61 54 68 Scotland Angus 57 63 60 53 Black Hill 40 46 43 50 37 Sandale 22 Caldbeck 34 28 32 56 Creigkelly 31 27 24 21 48 Darvel 33 26 23 29 35 Du...

Page 66: ...me way and press OK 3 set just clock Set as desired using the A and B buttons then press OK 3 or E set preset for clock data source If you have set JUST CLOCK to ON you will need to specify a preset station for JUST CLOCK to take its source data from Use the A and B buttons to select the preset and press OK 3 or E start clock operation Press m Notes on Just Clock Some TV stations transmit a time s...

Page 67: ...ve the highlight bar to GUIDE PROG SET using the A and B buttons and press OK 3 or E enter guide prog number Use the A and B buttons to enter the correct Guide Program number for the TV station shown then press OK 3 or E enter receiving preset number Press AUX number key 0 to select TV PROG or SAT Use the A and B buttons to enter the receiving preset number that the VCR or satellite receiver uses ...

Page 68: ...to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together RECORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The VCR stops automatical...

Page 69: ...e discharged The VCR is in the RECORD PAUSE MODE The tape is already fully rewound or fast forwarded If you re using only the RF cable for connection the TV s channel selector is not set to the Video Channel the VCR s Video Channel has not been correctly set If you re using both the RF cable and 21 pin SCART cable for connection the TV is not set to the AV mode This is normal The automatic trackin...

Page 70: ... in progress The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed The end of the tape was reached during timer recording Insert a cassette or using adhesive tape cover the hole where the tab was removed Set to the desired preset Confirm that the source is prop erly connected Confirm that all units power switches are turned on Set the input m...

Page 71: ...time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme OTHER PROBLEMS 1 Whistling or howling is heard from the TV during camcorder recording 2 When scanning channels some of them are skipped over 3 The preset cannot be changed 4 Channel settings that were made manually seem to have changed or disappeared 5 No channels are stored in the VCR s memory The camcorder s microphon...

Page 72: ...t Clock 66 L L L L L L 1 INPUT 50 L 1 OUTPUT 50 L 2 INPUT 51 L 2 SELECT 51 N N N N N Next Function Memory 57 NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts 37 NTSC Tapes 16 O O O O O On Screen Display O S D 55 P P P P P Pause During Playback 18 Picture Control 33 Playback 16 PlusCode Number 23 Power Save Mode 56 Preset Download 13 Programme Navigation 39 R R R R R Record a Programme While Watching Another ...

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Page 76: ...DA4 Double Azimuth helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution SP LP 250 lines VHS 400 lines S VHS EP 220 lines VHS 350 lines S VHS Frequency range 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Normal audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Hi Fi audio Input Output 21 pin SCART connectors IN OUT x 1 IN DECODER x 1 RCA connectors VIDEO IN x 1 AUDIO IN x 1 AUDIO OUT x 1 S Video connectors IN x 1 t u n e r t i m e r...