JVC LPT0428-001A User manual

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HR-S5700AM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0428-001A
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CONTENTS
ENGLISH
SAFETY FIRST 2
Safety Precautions ...................... 2
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 4
Basic Connections ..................... 4
S-VIDEO Connection ................. 5
INITIAL SETTINGS 6
Video Channel Set ..................... 6
Auto Set Up ............................... 8
On-Screen Displays ................. 10
Select Language ....................... 11
Clock Set.................................. 12
PLAYBACK 13
Basic Playback ......................... 13
Playback Features..................... 14
RECORDING 17
Basic Recording ....................... 17
Recording Features................... 18
B.E.S.T. Picture System ............. 22
TIMER RECORDING 24
G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW System Setup .
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G-CODE™/SHOWVIEW Timer
Programming ........................... 26
Express Timer Programming ..... 28
Automatic Satellite Programme
Recording ................................ 33
SPECIAL FEATURES 34
Remote Control Functions........ 34
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 38
Connecting/Using A Stereo
System ..................................... 38
EDITING 39
Preparation For Editing ............. 39
Edit From A Camcorder ............ 40
Edit To Or From Another Video
Recorder .................................. 41
Audio Dubbing ........................ 42
INFORMATION ON MULTI-SYSTEM
COMPATIBILITY 44
TUNER SET 46
TROUBLESHOOTING 50
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 53
INDEX 54
SPECIFICATIONS 57
2 EN
SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on this page before installing or operating the recorder.
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent
of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary,
dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
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.
Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or
fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead
or aerial.
Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas) depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.
Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only
with cassettes marked "S-VHS".
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder.
HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is registered in the following countries: Australia, China, Hong
Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Taiwan. SHOWVIEW is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation and is
registered in the following countries: Austria, Belgium,Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Switzer-
land. The G-CODE/SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
G-CODE and SHOWVIEW are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording feature. However, for simplicity, only the
term G-CODE will be used in the instructions. If you use SHOWVIEW system, follow the same steps listed for the G-CODE system.
ATTENTION
1. This recorder can also receive SECAM colour television signals for recording and playback.
2. Recordings made of SECAM television signals produce monochrome pictures if played back on another video
recorder of SECAM standard, or do not produce normal colour pictures if played back on another video
recorder of PAL standard.
3. SECAM prerecorded cassettes or recordings made with a SECAM video recorder produce monochrome pictures
when played back with this recorder.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the
battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating
current on and off. "
" shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video
cassette.
1. DO NOT place the recorder . . .
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2.
DO NOT block the recorder's ventilation openings.
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.
5.
AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under
extremely humid conditionsjust as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture
condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the
recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or
interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
Auto Head Cleaner
A built-in head cleaner automatically cleans the video heads and head drum whenever a tape is loaded or unloaded
to reduce head clogging.
Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP (Long Play) or EP (Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on
a single-speed video recorder.
POWER SYSTEM
This set operates on voltage of AC110 240 V` (Rating), AC90 260 V` (Operating), 50/60 Hz with automatic
switching.
4 EN
Basic
Connections
CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" ( pg. 57).
SITUATE RECORDER
2
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
3
The connection method you use depends on the type
of TV you have.
RF CONNECTION
To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
b– Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear panel of the recorder.
c– Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and
the TV's aerial terminal.
AV CONNECTION
To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF
CONNECTION".
b– Connect an optional AV cable between the
AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors on the
rear panel of the recorder and the TV's AV-IN
terminals .
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
4
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
NOTE:
Use the conversion plug (not provided in certain areas)
depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM-
PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER-
FORMED.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
Aerial terminal
AV-IN terminals
Mains outlet
AUDIO OUT/
VIDEO OUT
Connect the power plug to an AC
outlet before installing the lithium
battery. pg. 7
AV Cable
(not provided)
TV Aerial
Cable
RF Cable
(provided)
Back of TV
Mains Power
Cord
Rear View
ATTENTION
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to
"Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on
page 8; do NOT press the button on the recorder/remote
control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto
Set Up.
EN 5
CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
1
a Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per "RF
CONNECTION" ( pg. 4).
b Connect the recorder's S VIDEO OUT connector to
the TV's S-VIDEO IN connector.
cConnect the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to
the TV's AUDIO IN connectors.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
2
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
To Connect to A TV With S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors . . .
S-VIDEO Connection
Mains outlet
Mains Power
Cord
AUDIO OUT
ANT. IN
RF OUT
Aerial or Cable
RF Cable (provided)
Back of TV
S-Video cable (provided)
Audio cable (not provided)
S VIDEO OUT
NOTES:
You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's
AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for
Hi-Fi stereo sound reproduction. (
pg. 38)
To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV mode).
For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual
of your television.
AUDIO IN
connectors
S-VIDEO IN
connector
Aerial terminal
ATTENTION
If you have finished all the necessary connections, go to "Video Channel Set" on page 6, then perform Auto Set Up on page 8; do
NOT press the button on the recorder/remote control to turn on the recorder's power before you start Auto Set Up.
Back of Recorder
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Video
Channel Set
INITIAL SETTINGS
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) Go to
"With RF Connection" below.
If you have connected the video recorder to your TV
via both the provided RF cable and an AV cable (AV
connection), or via the provided RF cable, the provided
S-Video cable and an audio cable (S-VIDEO connec-
tion) Go to "With AV Connection or S-VIDEO
Connection" on next page.
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE
1
Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.
SELECT TV SYSTEM
2
Press PR +/ to set appropriate TV system that matches
the system of TV being used (refer to the table below).
TEST SIGNAL
The channel on which the screen to
the left appear clearly in step 3 is
your Video Channel.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to the Video Channel.
IMPORTANT:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
With RF Connection
1 : B/G 2 : D/K 3 : I 5 : M
Major Countries TV System
New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,
Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia,
B/G
Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
Australia H
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M
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STOP/EJECT
PR +/
PR +/
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.
EN 7
(Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area
SET VIDEO CHANNEL
3
Set your TV to UHF channel 36.
If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the
screen as shown in the illustration ( "TEST SIGNAL"
on page 6), press OK and then go to step 4.
If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly,
press OK and then PR +/ to set the video recorder
to a vacant channel between 28 and 60 which is not
occupied by any local station in your area.
Then set your TV to UHF channel 50 and check if the
two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen; if
so, go to step 4. If not, re-set the video recorder to
another vacant channel and try again.
NOTES:
If you set the video recorder to a channel which is
occupied by a local station or has neighbouring
channels that are occupied by local stations, the
picture reception quality will be affected and some
interference noise will appear on the TV screen. Be
sure to select a vacant channel which has no
broadcast on neighbouring channels.
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars
clearly with any channel between 28 and 60, consult
your JVC dealer.
FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL
SET
4
Press OK.
If Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Tuner Set ( pg. 46) has
not previously been performed, the Language Select
screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place
automatically.
With AV Connection or
S-VIDEO Connection
IMPORTANT:
Before performing the following steps, make sure the
recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in
the recorder.
ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL
SET MODE
1
Hold down STOP/EJECT on the recorder until the
display panel shows the following.
SET VIDEO CHANNEL
2
Press OK, then press PR until the display panel shows
the following.
FINISH VIDEO CHANNEL
SET
3
Press OK.
If Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Tuner Set ( pg. 46) has
not previously been performed, the Language Select
screen appears and Auto Set Up function takes place
automatically.
To view picture signals from the video recorder, set
your TV to its AV mode.
A
Installing/Removing the lithium battery
Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
and turn off the recorder power.
Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as
illustrated.
Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.
To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-
ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out
the lithium battery.
Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.
Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first
before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the
battery's service life will be drastically shortened.
Now the video channel is set to off ( ).
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Auto Set Up
Before starting, make sure of the following:
The TV aerial cable should be connected to the recorder.
The recorder's mains power cord should be connected to
a mains outlet. pg. 4, 5
The "Video Channel Set" procedure should be done first
and the TV should be set to its AV mode (with AV or S-
VIDEO connection pg. 7) or video channel (with RF
connection pg. 6).
The Auto Set Up function simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner
channels simply follow the on-screen menus that appear.
IMPORTANT
Don't press any buttons on the recorder or remote that
are not directly related to the step you are performing
while Auto Set Up is in progress.
If you perform Auto Set Up successfully during installa-
tion, there's no need to separately perform the Language
Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures, but if
adjustments become necessary they can be performed as
follows:
To change the selected language pg. 11
To reset or adjust the time pg. 12
To add/delete channels manually pg. 47, 48
To reset the tuner after moving to a different location
pg. 46
SELECT LANGUAGE
1
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to your
desired language (English or Chinese), then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
The Clock Set screen appears.
SET TIME
2
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
set the time, then press OK
or PUSH JOG .
Press and hold either
button to delay or
advance the time by 30
minutes.
SET DATE
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
SET YEAR
4
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year, then press MENU.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
0:00 01.01 00
[5/] =
[MENU] : EXIT
PUSH JOG
MENU
OK
EN 9
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AUTO CH SET
PLEASE WAIT
START FINISH
TV Screen
When Auto Set Up is completed, the lowest position
number will appear on the front display panel.
During Auto Set Up
"PLEASE WAIT" blinks on the screen and "Auto"
blinks on the front display panel.
NOTES:
If you perform Auto Set Up when the aerial cable is not connected properly, "SCAN COMPLETED -NO SIGNAL-" appears on
the screen. When this happens, make sure of the aerial connection and press OK; Auto Set Up will take place again.
If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to
turn off the recorder power once and try again.
If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels, to swap channel positions, or to fine-tune channels,
pg. 47 49.
If no sound accompanies the picture or the audio sounds unnatural on some channels that have been stored by Auto Set Up,
the TV system setting for those channels may be incorrect. Select the appropriate TV system for those channels.
"TV System
Selection When you see the picture but the audio can't be heard or sounds unnatural" on page 49.
DO NOT press any button on the recorder or remote control while Auto Set Up is in progress.
SELECT TV SYSTEM
5
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to the
appropriate TV system (refer to the table on the left).
START AUTO CHANNEL
SET
6
Press OK or PUSH JOG .
The Auto Set Up function scans all the channels that
are receivable by your recorder. It then automatically
assigns each receivable channels to the PR +/
buttons. It skips non-receivable channels.
As Auto Set Up progresses, the " " mark on the
screen moves from left to right. (See below.)
Major Countries TV System
Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, U.A.E.,
Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia,
B/G
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco,
Lebanon, Iraq
China, Mongolia, Russia D/K
Hong Kong I
U.S.A., Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan M
PUSH JOG
OK
10 EN
On-Screen
Displays
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
You can choose whether or not to have various operational
indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF.
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
3
Place the pointer next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
ENABLE/DISABLE
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
4
The default setting is "ON",
so if you want on-screen
displays, leave the setting
as it is and go to step 5. If
you don't want the
displays to appear, press
PUSH JOG %fi to place
the pointer next to
"O.S.D." and press OK or
PUSH JOG to set to "OFF".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU.
FUNCTION SET
B. E . S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
S-VHS ON
[5/
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[MENU] : EXIT
NOTES:
When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure
to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting.
During playback, the operation mode indicators may be
disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.
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MENU
PUSH JOG
OK
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing.
1 Operation mode indicators
2 Tape speed SP/LP/EP
3 Colour system indicator ( pg. 44)
4 Tape direction
5 Counter display
6 Tape remaining time indicator
7 Audio mode display ( pg. 16)
8 Tape position indicator ( pg. 16)
9 Type of Broadcast ( pg. 19)
10 Current day/month/year
11 Clock display
12 Channel position number/Aux. indicator (L-1, F-1 or S-1)
13 Cassette loaded mark
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EN 11
Select
Language
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
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MENU
PUSH JOG
OK
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[5/
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[MENU] : EXIT
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"INITIAL SET", then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN
4
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"LANGUAGE", then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
SELECT LANGUAGE
5
Place the pointer next to the language of your choice
(English or Chinese) by pressing PUSH JOG %fi, then
press OK or PUSH JOG .
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press MENU.
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INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOW VIEW SETUP
[5/] =
[MENU] : EXIT
12 EN
Clock Set
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
TURN ON THE RECORDER
1
Press .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU.
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"INITIAL SET", then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN
4
Press PUSH JOG %fi to place the pointer next to
"CLOCK SET", then press OK or PUSH JOG . The
Clock Set screen appears.
SET TIME
5
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the time, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
Press and hold either button to delay or advance the
time by 30 minutes.
SET DATE
6
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the date, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.
SET YEAR
7
Press PUSH JOG %fi to set the year.
START CLOCK OPERATION
8
Press MENU.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
0: 00 01 . 01 00
[5/] =
[MENU] : EXIT
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
G-CODE/SHOW VIEW SETUP
[
5
/] =
[MENU] : EXIT
NOTE:
If the year digits are automatically cleared, it is possible that you
have input February 29th in a non-leap year. Input the correct data.
%
%
%
%
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[5/
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[MENU] : EXIT
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PUSH JOG
OK
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
EN 13
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PR
PLAYBACK
Basic
Playback
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.
S-VHS playback is possible only with S-VHS PAL tapes recorded
in SP or LP, or S-VHS NTSC tapes recorded in the SP or EP mode.
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
point toward the recorder. Don't apply too much
pressure when inserting.
The recorder power comes on automatically and the
counter is reset to 0:00:00.
Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button( pg. 44).
If the record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically ( pg. 17).
FIND PROGRAMME START
POINT
2
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left.
To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press PLAY. "BEST" appears blinking in the recorder's
display panel during automatic tracking ( pg. 22).
STOP PLAYBACK
4
Press STOP on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the
recorder's front panel. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
PLAY
REW
FF
STOP
Usable cassettes
Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like
any full-sized VHS cassette.
This video recorder can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be
recorded on regular VHS cassettes, both VHS and Super
VHS signals can be recorded and played back using
Super VHS cassettes.
*
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back
with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this
recorder (
pg. 21).
PLAY
COLOUR SYSTEM
STOP/EJECT
SHUTTLE
Clean the video heads using
a dry cleaning cassette--TCL-
2UX--when:
Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played
back.
The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
•“USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen
(only with O.S.D. set to ON ( pg. 8).
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PLAYBACK (cont.)
Playback
Features
PR+
PR
JOG
PLAY
1
3
PAUSE
PLAY
REW
FF
PAUSE
PUSH JOG
NOTE:
For short searches, press and hold FF or REW during playback
or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.
High-Speed Search
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the
way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to
the left for reverse high-speed search.
For forward search with a visible picture, turn the
SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it
within 1 second.
For reverse search with a visible picture, turn the
SHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release it
within 1 second.
OR
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-
speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE:
Refer to the SHUTTLE ring
illustration to the right as you
read the following
procedures.
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback
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PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
1
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the PR +/
buttons to correct the picture.
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK
2
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
OR
Press PAUSE.
OR
Press PUSH JOG or .
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow Motion
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
1
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse
slow motion (refer to the above illustration).
OR
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2
seconds, then release. Press and release again to return
to still picture.
OR
During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG or .
Release to return to still picture.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE:
Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. (
pg. 15)
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SHUTTLE
STOP
STOP
ATTENTION
In the search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame
playback mode,
the picture will be distorted.
the noise bars will appear.
there may be a loss of colour.
PR +/
PR +/
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Manual Tracking
Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking
control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the
tracking manually by pressing the PR +/ buttons.
OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
1
Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to engage manual
tracking.
ADJUST TRACKING
MANUALLY
2
Press PR +/ to adjust tracking.
RETURN TO AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
3
Press (SP/LP/EP) on the remote to re-engage
automatic tracking.
NOTE:
When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic
tracking mode automatically.
Repeat Playback
Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape
100 times repeatedly.
START PLAYBACK
1
Press PLAY.
ACTIVATE REPEAT
PLAYBACK
2
Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.
The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks
slowly.
The tape plays 100 times automatically, and then
stops.
STOP PLAYBACK
3
Press STOP at any time to stop playback.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback.
Variable-Speed Search
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for
reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on
page 14).
OR
During playback, press PUSH JOG or .
The more times you press, the faster the playback
picture moves.
To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite
direction.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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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.
NOTE:
Before starting, make sure the
recorder is in the Stop mode.
ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH
1
Press PUSH JOG or ( or £) on the remote
control. " 1" or "£ 1" is displayed on screen and
search begins in the corresponding direction.
To access index codes 2 through 9, press PUSH JOG
or repeatedly until the correct index number is
displayed.
Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current
position, press PUSH JOG twice.
To locate the beginning of D from the current
position, press PUSH JOG once.
When the specified index code is located, playback
begins automatically.
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Current position
AB C D E F
2 11 2 3
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Index number
£
2
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Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory "tells" the recorder what to do after
rewinding. Before continuing, ensure that the recorder is in the
Stop mode.
a For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind...
...press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.
b For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind...
...press REW, then press within 2 seconds.
c For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind...
...press REW, then press
within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the
cassette's record safety tab is removed.
Tape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from
the Stop mode, you press FF,
REW or perform an Index
Search. The position of "5" in
relation to "0" (beginning) or "+"
(end) shows you where you are
on the tape.
"O.S.D." ( pg. 10) must be
set to "ON", or the indicator
will not appear.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the indication is not correct.
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REMAIN 1:00
0
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Beginning
End
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
1
Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press
initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion playback.
Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.
Skip Search
Soundtrack Selection
Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.
During Playback
Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows:
TRACK
Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display
USE
HI FI
For Hi-Fi stereo tapes
L
R
HI FI
For main audio of Bilingual tapes
L
HI FI
For sub audio of Bilingual tapes
R
NORM NORM For audio-dubbed tapes
NORM
HI FI
For audio-dubbed tapes
NORM
NOTES:
" " should normally be
selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo
tapes are played back in stereo, and
the NORM track is played back
automatically for tapes with only
normal audio.
For instructions on recording stereo
and bilingual programmes, refer to
page 19.
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the
on-screen displays will not appear
(
pg. 10).
PLAYBACK (cont.)
Instant ReView
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.
ACTIVATE INSTANT
REVIEW
1
Press REVIEW. The recorder power comes on and the
recorder searches for the index code indicating the start
of the last timer-recorded programme. Once it's found,
playback begins automatically.
The front display panel tells you how many
programmes have been recorded. If you have, for
example, 3 programmes, "REVIEW" and "3" appear
and blink. To watch the first of the 3 programmes,
press REVIEW three times. The recorder searches and
begins playback automatically. You can access a
programme as far as 9 index codes away from the
current tape position.
NOTE:
Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer
mode.
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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.
S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in the
SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings made in
the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the SP mode.
RECORDING
Basic
Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
The counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the recorder
power comes on automatically.
Select the appropriate colour system by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button ( pg. 44).
CHOOSE A PROGRAMME
2
Press PR +/ or the NUMBER keys to select the channel
you wish to record.
SET TAPE SPEED
3
Press SP/LP/EP ( ). Check the SP/LP/EP indicator on
the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape
speed.
START RECORDING
4
Press and hold RECORD and PLAY on the remote
control, or press RECORD on the recorder.
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
5
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
STOP RECORDING
6
Press STOP on the remote control or STOP/EJECT on
the recorder. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the
cassette.
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
Accidental erasure prevention
Recording Resume
Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless
the recorder's memory backup has expired.
PAUSE
STOP
RECORD
B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of each first
SP and first LP (or EP) recording after inserting the
cassette ( pg. 22).
PLAY
COLOUR SYSTEM
RECORD
NUMBER
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
SP/LP/EP
NOTE:
When recording in NTSC, if EP is selected, recording will
always be done in the VHS mode even if an S-VHS cassette is
used.
PR +/
PR +/
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Recording
Features
Record One Programme
While Watching Another
SELECT CHANNEL TO
WATCH
1
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to
set the channel controls on the TV for the station you
wish to view.
The programme selected with the TV's channel
controls appears on the TV screen while the one
selected with the PR +/ buttons is recorded on the
tape.
RECORD
Elapsed Recording Time
Indication
You can check the exact time of a recording.
SET COUNTER DISPLAY
1
Press : until a counter reading appears on the
display panel.
By pressing the : button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel
position*, clock time or tape remaining time.
*Channel position is not displayed during playback.
RESET COUNTER
2
Press 0000 before starting recording or playback.
The counter is reset to "0:00:00" and shows the exact
elapsed time as the tape runs.
AUDIO
PR +/
:
PR +/
0000
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Receiving Stereo And
Bilingual Programmes
Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and
a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, 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.
To Record Stereo And
Bilingual Programmes (A2)
Stereo programmes are automatically recorded in stereo on
the Hi-Fi audio track (with the normal audio track recording
mixed L and R channel sound).
Bilingual programmes are automatically recorded in bilingual
on the Hi-Fi audio track. The main soundtrack will be recorded
on the normal audio track.
To listen to a stereo programme, press AUDIO until " " and
" " appear on the front display panel or "HIFI L R"
appears on the screen.
To listen to a bilingual programme, press AUDIO until " " or
" " appears on the front display panel, or "HIFI L " or
"HIFI R" appears on the screen (as required).
To listen to the Standard (regular monaural) audio while
receiving a NICAM broadcast, press AUDIO until "NORM"
appears on the front display panel or on the screen.
NOTE:
"O.S.D." must be set to "ON" or the on-screen displays will not
appear (
pg. 10).
Type of Broadcast
On-screen Display
Being Received
A2 Stereo ST
A2 Bilingual BIL
Regular Monaural (none)
NICAM Stereo ST NICAM
NICAM Bilingual BIL NICAM
NICAM Monaural NICAM
To Record NICAM Stereo And
Bilingual Programmes
The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi-Fi
audio track, and the Standard audio programme on the normal
audio track.
NOTES:
If the quality of stereo sound being received is poor, the
broadcast will be received in monaural with better quality.
Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo, or a
bilingual programme, refer to "Soundtrack Selection" (
pg. 16).
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.
START RECORDING
1
Press RECORD on the recorder.
ENGAGE ITR MODE
2
Press RECORD again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on
the front display panel.
SET RECORDING DURATION
3
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
RECORD to extend the time. Each press extends
recording time by 30 minutes.
NOTE:
You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the
recorder's front panel.
Tape Remaining Time
DISPLAY REMAINING TIME
1
Press : until the time remaining on the tape
appears.
The display panel shows the tape remaining time
with " " displayed.
By pressing the : button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel
position*, clock time or tape remaining time.
* Channel position is not displayed during playback.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape used, there may be times when
the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or
is not correct. " : " may sometimes appear, or the display
may blink on occasion.
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RECORDING (cont.)
ATTENTION
S-VHS recording is possible only for PAL recordings
made in the SP or LP mode, or NTSC recordings made in
the SP mode.
S-VHS ET recording is possible only for PAL recordings
made in the SP mode, or NTSC recordings made in the
SP mode.
When recording NTSC signals in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, be
sure to select "AUTO" or "NTSC3.58" by pressing the
COLOUR SYSTEM button ( pg. 44).
NOTES:
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or
S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights on the display panel
regardless of the "S-VHS" mode setting.
Tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can not be
played back successfully on normal VHS recorders.
S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS
ET and VHS
Your recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.
S-VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a
horizontal resolution of 400 lines. This compares with the 240
lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings. To achieve the
highest quality picture we recommend that you record in S-VHS
mode.
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-
VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder. For
details, refer to page 21.
To record in S-VHS;
perform the steps 1 4 below to set the "S-VHS" to "ON".
then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator
will light on the display panel.
The S-VHS recording mode will be automatically selected.
To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS high grade cassette;
press S-VHS ET and set to "ON".
"Super VHS ET" on page 21.
To record in VHS;
insert a cassette marked "VHS".
press S-VHS ET and set 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 1 4 below to set the "S-VHS" to
"OFF"; the S-VHS indicator will go out.
The VHS recording mode will be selected.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
2
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"FUNCTION SET", then
press OK or PUSH JOG .
SELECT S-VHS MODE
3
Press PUSH JOG %fi to
place the pointer next to
"S-VHS", then press OK or
PUSH JOG to select
"ON" or "OFF".
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4
Press MENU.
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FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
[
5
/] =
[MENU] : EXIT
FUNCTION SET
B. E. S. T. ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
O. S. D. ON
AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF
S-VHS ON
[5/
] =
[MENU] : EXIT
PR+
PR
0
1
4
3
PUSH JOG
OK
MENU
S-VHS ET
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