Page 1: Table Of Contents
ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ........2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections ........10 S-VIDEO Connection ......11 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ..........12 Preset Download ........14 Language ..........16 SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting ....17 T-V LINK T-V Link Functions .........19 PLAYBACK...
Page 2: Safety First
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 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.
Page 3 For Italy: “It is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95” The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
Page 4: Index
INDEX FRONT VIEW A STANDBY/ON Button pg. 12 I S-VHS ET Indicator pg. 27, 62 B Cassette Loading Slot J SAT Indicator pg. 37 C 24H EXPRESS Button pg. 34 K Front Display Panel pg. 6 D INSERT Button L Infrared Beam Receiving Window pg.
Page 5 REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord pg. 10 F AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector B S VIDEO OUT Connector pg. 11 pg. 17, 48, 54, 55, 56 C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector G Remote PAUSE Connector pg. 45 H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors pg.
Page 6 INDEX (cont.) FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display pg. 29 D “Timer” Indicator pg. 31, 33, 34 E S-VHS Indicator Audio Level Indicator pg. 27, 62 B Start Time Indicator ( pg. 34 F Channel/Clock Display pg. 15 Stop Time Indicator ( pg.
Page 7 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( pg. 59), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. A Operation Mode Indicators I Type of Broadcast pg. 28 B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP J Current Day/Month/Year C Tape Direction K Clock Display D Index MARK Indicator pg.
Page 8 INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL A LCD Panel pg. 9, 30 B TV Button pg. 43 C VCR Button pg. 42 D AUDIO Button pg. 23 (TV Muting) Button pg. 43 E LCD PROG Button pg. 30 F Number Keys pg. 24, 30 G DAILY Button pg.
Page 9 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. ( pg. 43, 44) ● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
Page 10: Installing Your New Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections It’s essential that your video recorder be properly connected. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Aerial connector Back of TV Check the contents. Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”...
Page 11: S-Video Connection
S-VIDEO Connection Back of TV AUDIO IN connectors S-Video cable S-VIDEO IN (not provided) connector Audio cable TV aerial cable Aerial connector (not provided) Mains outlet Mains S VIDEO OUT power cord Back of recorder AUDIO OUT RF cable (provided) NOTES: To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN connectors .
Page 12: Initial Settings
INITIAL SETTINGS 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. Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/ ●...
Page 13 ● If you are using the on-screen Select the language. display, the AUTO SET screen will appear. As Auto Set Up progresses, the “ ” Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front mark on the TV screen display panel and/or on the TV screen.
Page 14: Preset Download
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Preset Download If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection ( pg. 10), the recorder will automatically perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 13. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Page 15 Results of Auto Set Up/Preset Download appear on the front display panel If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have been performed successfully, the correct current time is displayed. Turn on the TV and select its video channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder’s memory by using the PR button(s).
Page 16: Language
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Language This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 13 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( pg. 15), you can change the language setting manually as required. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or Access the Main Menu screen.
Page 17: Sat Control Set
SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S timer programming ( pg. 30), Express timer programming Control Setting pg. 32) or 24 Hour Express Timer Programming pg.
Page 18 SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) Access the Initial Set screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or Access the Sat Control Set screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “SAT CONTROL SET”, then press OK or Enter the satellite receiver’s brand.
Page 19: T-V Link
SAT CONTROL SET (cont.) T-V LINK T-V Link Functions Check the result of the test. If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been When you connect the recorder to your TV via a fully-wired changed to the same one as 21-pin SCART cable ( pg.
Page 20: Playback
PLAYBACK Basic Playback Load a cassette. Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or pointed toward the recorder.
Page 21: Playback Features
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Features Playback Pause during playback. NOTE: Push the JOG dial. Refer to the illustrations below as you read the following procedures. Press Activate frame-by-frame playback. Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame Reverse Forward playback.
Page 22 PLAYBACK (cont.) Variable Speed Search Skip Search During playback, turn the JOG dial to the right for During playback, press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times to skip over forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse unwanted sections. variable-speed search.
Page 23 Next Function Memory Manual Tracking The Next Function Memory “tells” the recorder what to do after Your recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the recorder is in the During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking Stop mode.
Page 24: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder checks the tape information for Programme Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or Navigation. For details, refer to “Navigation” ( pg.
Page 25: Recording Features
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Recording Features 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. Press on the recorder. Engage the ITR mode. Press again.
Page 26 RECORDING (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you are recording it. End of programme Beginning of programme Unnecessary Unnecessary Programme Programme part part Recorded part Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part Engage the Record-Pause mode.
Page 27 Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS cassettes with S-VHS quality You can record in SP mode on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function. ●...
Page 28 RECORDING (cont.) Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Page 29: Picture System
Recording B.E.S.T. Picture The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording. System DURING B.E.S.T. The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures.
Page 30: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING Timer You can use the on-screen display to enter the S ® number. Access the S screen. Programming Press PROG. Before performing the S 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.
Page 31 NOTES: Set the tape speed. ● To Change The Stop Time ..press STOP +/– in step 3. You can compensate for Press SP/LP/EP ( anticipated programme schedule delays. ● It is not possible to select EP mode if “COLOUR SYSTEM” is ●...
Page 32: Express Timer Programming
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer If you do not know the S number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer-record the programme. Programming Access the S screen. Press PROG. Before performing Express Timer Programming: Access the Programme screen.
Page 33 Enter the channel position. Engage the recorder’s timer mode. Press PR+/–. Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically and “ ” appears on the front display panel. ● To disengage the timer mode, press (TIMER) again. To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials ..
Page 34: Hour Express Timer Programming
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 24 Hour Express You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the JOG dial on the recorder. Enter the programme mode. Timer Programming Press 24H EXPRESS # on the recorder. The start time indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel.
Page 35 To cancel or change a programme... Cancel or change a programme. Press & to cancel a programme. To change programme settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, VPS/PDC and/or SP/LP/EP ● You can change “TV PROG” to “SAT” for the channel position by pressing the number key “0”.
Page 36 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other.
Page 37: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
Automatic Satellite ATTENTION ● Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite receiver’s power is turned on. Programme ● If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording mode;...
Page 38: Programme Navigation
PROGRAMME NAVIGATION Navigation Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode). When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the recorder automatically stores in its memory the recording date, start time and station name. You can store these information for up to 8 programmes on one cassette.
Page 39 Navigation Playback Programme Navigation Screen This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this recorder. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme. Load a recorded cassette.
Page 40 PROGRAMME NAVIGATION (cont.) Edit Programme Title You can edit the the programme titles as you like. Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 39 before continuing. Select the programme. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit.
Page 41 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Navigation Playback” on page 39 each character. before continuing. Refer to the example below. Delete the tape data. (Example) Enter “JVC NEWS” A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press Press & for more than B Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press...
Page 42: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL Remote A/B Code Switching Remote Control The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote Functions control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals.
Page 43 ● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you do not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries. ● JVC or SAMSUNG has more than one code. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another. Operate the TV.
Page 44 ● The number keys may not function with some satellite receivers. IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.
Page 45: Editing
● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder. ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.
Page 46: Output/Input Set
EDITING (cont.) Output/Input Set Access the Output/Input Set screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “OUTPUT/INPUT SET”, then press OK or Select the output or input mode for the AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “L-1 OUTPUT”...
Page 47 L-2 SELECT and L-2 INPUT Setting NOTES: ● If you have a satellite receiver or a decoder connected to the The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector accepts either a AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector, be sure to set “L-2 composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal SELECT”...
Page 48: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
EDITING (cont.) Edit To Or From You can use your recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Make connections. Another Video Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 49. Recorder A When using your recorder as the source player ...
Page 49 TV receiver Player Your recorder Recorder Your recorder TV receiver 21-pin SCART cable (not provided) Video 21-pin SCART cable channel (not provided) or AV Video RF cable mode RF cable (provided) channel or (provided) AV mode Another recorder Another recorder Recorder Player NOTES:...
Page 50: Audio Dubbing
EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. ATTENTION: Audio dubbing is not possible with a cassette recorded in EP mode. Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track Audio-dubbed tape Your recorder...
Page 51 Make connections. Start dubbing. Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press connectors on the recorder’s front panel. to start the tape in your recorder; Audio Dubbing begins ● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the at this point.
Page 52: Insert Editing
EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously.
Page 53 Make connections. Start Editing. Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and Load the source cassette and play back the segment that AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO or is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front of the source tape that you wish to insert, press to start...
Page 54: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver Simple Connections NOTES: ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” ( pg. 47). This is an example of simple connection if your TV has ● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording one 21-pin AV input (SCART) connector. function ( pg.
Page 55 Perfect Connections NOTES: ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” ( pg. 47). This is an example of recommended connection if your ● You can use Automatic Satellite Programme Recording TV has two 21-pin AV input (SCART) connectors. function ( pg. 37) with this connection. ●...
Page 56: Connecting/Using A Decoder
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Connecting/Using The AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input connector for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled A Decoder channels.
Page 57: Connecting/Using A Stereo System
Connecting/Using A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo. FM tuner CD player Stereo amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR Audio cable (not provided) Speaker...
Page 58: Subsidiary Settings
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Mode Set You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 59 to 62. Access the Main Menu screen. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
Page 59 * The default setting is bold in the table below. DIGITAL TBC/NR Your recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes. The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function.
Page 60 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. PROG. NAVIGATION When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder stores information on the recorded programmes. If you do not want to use the Programme Navigation function ( pg.
Page 61 * The default setting is bold in the table below. DIGITAL 3R When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail. NOTES: ● Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL 3R” set to “ON”.
Page 62 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. S-VHS Your recorder can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS. ● To record in S-VHS: Set “S-VHS” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”.
Page 63: Show View ® System Setup
System Setup ® IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 12), Preset Download ( pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 64) sets the Guide Program numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program numbers manually only in the following cases. ●...
Page 64: Tuner Set
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Tuner Set IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up or by Preset Download ( pg. 12, 14). Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or —...
Page 65 Perform Auto Channel Set. Press OK twice. ● If you have connected the recorder and your TV via AV connection ( pg. 10), the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear pg. 14). ● The Auto Set screen appears, Beginning and remains on screen while the recorder searches for...
Page 66 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Select the band. Press to change the band between CH (regular) and CC (cable), then press Input the channel. Press the number keys to input the channel number you want to store. ● Input “0” before any single number entries. ●...
Page 67 Delete A Channel When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 66 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Select the decoder mode. Select the item. Set “L-2 SELECT” to “DECODER” ( pg.
Page 68 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Set Stations (A) Enter the new character. Set station names that are registered in your recorder. Press to cycle through the characters (A–Z, 0–9, –, Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Manual Channel Set” on page 66 (space) ) and stop when the desired character is to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
Page 69 TV Station And ID List STATION NAME STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 ORF3 ORF3 3SAT 3SAT OWL3 OWL3 ADLT ADULT PREM PREMIERE ANT3 ANTENA3 PRO7 PRO7 RAI1 RAI1 ARTE ARTE RAI2 RAI2 BERLIN1 RAI3 RAI3 BBC GROUP RET4 RETE4 BBC1 BBC1 TELE21 BBC2 BBC2...
Page 70: Clock Set
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Set IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 12), Preset Download pg. 14) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 64), without ever having set the clock previously, the recorder’s built-in clock is Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or also set automatically.
Page 71 Set the date and time. Press to set the time, then press OK or . The “DATE” display begins blinking. Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year. ● When you set the time, press and hold to change the time by 30 minutes.
Page 72: Video Channel Set
(EE) for the country setting ( pg. 12, 16), press to set to any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. “2”. ● For other countries, set to “1”. Then press OK. Exit the Video Channel Set mode.
Page 73: Troubleshooting
4. The playback picture is blurred or ● The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2UX or interrupted while TV broadcasts are consult your JVC dealer. clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” message appears on the screen. 5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi ●...
Page 74 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, cassette loaded has had its record safety cover the hole where the tab was tab removed.
Page 75 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 6. “ ” on the front display panel and ● The loaded cassette has had its record Remove the cassette and cover the hole indicator won’t stop blinking. safety tab removed. with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
Page 76: Questions And Answers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK TIMER RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached Q. “ ” and “ ” remain lit on the front display during playback or search? panel. Is there a problem? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the A.
Page 77: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER/TIMER Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz TV channel storage capacity Power consumption : 99 positions (+AUX position) Power on : 22 W Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Power off : 3.8 W Channel coverage : VHF 47 MHz –...
Page 78: List Of Terms
LISTE OF TERMS Audio Dubbing ..............50 O.S.D...................59 Auto Channel Set ..............64 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .............7 Auto Set Up ................12 Output/Input Set ..............46 AUTO SP LP TIMER ............60 AUTO TIMER ................59 PICTURE CONTROL .............59 Automatic Satellite Programme Recording ......37 PLAYBACK ................20 AV Insert Editing ..............53 POWER SAVE ................
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Page 80 Auto Set Up — referring to the front display panel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFORE YOU START PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT: The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN connector on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder’s mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.
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