In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical 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.
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safety first o button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches STANDBY/ON operating current on and off. “y ” shows electrical power standby and “ z” shows Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder.
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safety first Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Contents Diagrams of Equipment ........ 6 Equipment Key ..........7 Welcome to JVC ..........8 Three-Step Quick Start ....... 10 Basic Features ..........13 Advanced Features ........31 Subsidiary Information ......68 List of Terms ..........72...
Display lights from bottom to top (TV Muting) Button time remaining from current tape audio output (mono) from while B.E.S.T. is active. mutes sound of connected JVC TV. position to end of tape. another VCR, camcorder or other 2 Symbolic Mode Indicators 18 b(Display) Button Counter, Preset Position (or source for editing.
POUSSER remote control The Remote Control can operate Video Cassette Recorder Connector Cover most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets. (See page 7.) TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – When inserting the batteries, . , /...
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(continued) scart and rf GETTING EVERYTHING READY Connect the cables as indicated in the diagram (below), using connect cables SCART is a the TV Aerial Cable, the RF Cable and the 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided). recommended option...
If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer. . , / VPS/PDC DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO...
three step quick start FINISH AUTO SETUP Press O and move on to to check the results. Step 2 If there is a power cut or you accidentally press a button during Auto oops! , turn the VCR off and then on again. Re-perform Setup Auto Setup Preset Download...
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TV picture while the VCR’s power is on. Set your Video Channel manually. ( pg. 59, Video Channel Set IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURES CALL THE JVC CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE ON 0870 330 5000...
basic features Playback Playback is the most basic operation possible with your VCR. Audio-visual information recorded on a cassette will be played back on your TV screen just like a broadcast programme. Load a Video Cassette Make sure that the window side of the cassette is before you start facing up and the spine label is facing away from Turn the TV on...
JOG Dial Video Heads Cleaning Use a dry cleaning cassette — JVC TCL-2U — in the following cases: • Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back. • The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
basic features Playback Features Advanced JOG Dial can be found on the front right of the VCR. It has various functions, JOG Dial such as picture search ( this page, pg. 17 and 18), selecting preset position ( pg. 19), 24H Express Timer Programming ( pg. 28), etc. Pause During Playback There are two ways to view a still picture during playback: Push the center part of the...
basic features Slow Motion This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of three ways: PROG 30 SEC During playback, turn the JOG Dial to the left for forward slow method one motion.
basic features High Speed Search You can perform a high speed search in either direction using the JOG Dial or the Remote Control. During playback, turn the to the right (for forward search) or JOG Dial jog dial left (for reverse search). During playback or still picture, press the >...
basic features Recording TV signals being received by the recorder’s built in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can ‘capture’ a TV programme using your VCR. Choose a Programme There are two ways to select a preset position of the VCR. before you start Press or the number keys on the Remote Control to select...
basic features Notes on Recording TV/VCR When using both the RF and SCART connections, you can switch between TV – –:– – and VCR by pressing the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control. Display Tape Remaining Time TV/VCR AUDIO – –:– – .
basic features Recording Resume Function If there is a power cut during recording (or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired. Instant Timer Recording This method allows you to quickly set the VCR to record in 30 minute incre- ments.
basic features ® VIDEO Plus + Timer Programming The VIDEO Plus+ system uses the code numbers — called PlusCode before you start numbers — printed after each programme in your TV listings guide. These Make sure that the are a kind of shorthand for video recorders and using them automatically VCR’s clock is set sets your VCR to record the correct programme, channel and time.
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basic features Check the Results PROG Press O. The VIDEO Plus+ Program screen appears. -P1- PLUSCODE NO. 12345678 The display panel shows the programme start time. START STOP VPS/PDC 21:00 22:00 Pressing C changes the display to the programme VPS/PDC OFF PQRS DATE TV PROG...
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basic features Edit Programme Title Press the number key . The Title Edit screen appears. -P1- • You can access the Title Edit screen only when 27.02 22:00 BBC2 PROG. NAVIGATION is set to pg. 39) [0–9]: SELECT LETTERS [x]: DELETE Press the number [0]: CURSOR g k: OK...
basic features Express Timer Programming If you do not know the PlusCode number for the programme that you wish to before you start record, follow the instructions below to manually set your VCR to record. Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Get to the Programme Screen/Display Insert a cassette with...
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basic features satellite receiver users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming: • Perform ‘ Satellite Receiver Control Settings ’ ( pg. 45). • Press (number key ) to change . Then press TV PROG PR +/– enter the preset position for the satellite receiver. •...
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basic features Return to Normal Screen Press p or O. appears on the TV screen for PROGRAM COMPLETED about 5 seconds, then the normal TV screen appears. If the timer programme is overlapped with another one that was already set, PROGRAM OVERLAPPED appears on the TV screen and appears on the display panel.
basic features 24H Express Timer Programming You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the 24H EXPRESS c button and the Advanced JOG Dial on the VCR. Press the enter programme mode before you start c button on the VCR. The EXPRESS Programme Start Time indicator starts Set the tape speed...
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basic features Check, Cancel & Change Programmes Press c, then press o to disengage the timer START STOP DATE mode. 8:00 10:00 24.12 10:45 25.12 10:00 11:30 13:00 25.12 Press C. The TV review the programmes screen will display a list of the programmes set for timer recording (screen A).
basic features When Programmes Overlap Each Other appears, you have another programme overlapping the PROGRAM OVERLAPPED programme you have just made. confirm overlapping programmes The STOP DATE Program Check screen appears and conflicting START 8:00 10:00 24.12 10:00 10:45 25.12 programmes will start blinking.
Advanced Features Picture Quality ........... 32 Recording According To Tape Type ..... 34 The B.E.S.T. Picture System ...... 36 Sound Modes ..........37 Finding Specific Scenes ......38 Programme Navigation ......39 T-V Link Functions........43 Satellite Receiver Control Settings ... 45 Auto Satellite Programme Recording ..
advanced features Picture Quality Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. This will be adequate for most tapes and will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape in use but if you insert an old or worn tape, it may be necessary to manually adjust the track- ing in order to get the best picture.
advanced features Picture Control This feature allows you to select the most appropriate picture quality according to the type of tape or use of this VCR. The default setting is AUTO Press m. Move the highlight bar to using the MODE SET get to the mode set screen A and B buttons and press O (or E).
advanced features Recording According To Tape Type Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET func- tion.
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advanced features Super VHS (S-VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS Your VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS. To record in S-VHS: Perform the steps below to set S-VHS . Then, insert a cassette marked ‘S-VHS’, the S-VHS indicator will light on the display panel. The S-VHS recording mode will be selected. To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette: See ‘Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET)’...
advanced features The B.E.S.T. Picture System The Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking (B.E.S.T.) System checks the about b.e.s.t. condition of the tape in use and compensates during recording and playback to give the best picture quality possible. The default setting is ON. Works in SP and LP or EP modes Turning B.E.S.T.
advanced features Sound Modes NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts This VCR is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder ( ) which makes NICAM before you start the reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the VCR is tuned Set On Screen Display to a different preset, the type of broadcast will be displayed on the TV screen for (O.S.D.) to ON...
advanced features Finding Specific Scenes Skip Search During playback, press 3 up to 4 times. Each press of the 3 button will cause the VCR to go into fast-motion playback for a period of 30 seconds. Normal playback resumes automatically. •...
advanced features Programme Navigation When you record a TV programme with this VCR, the VCR 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. At maximum, information for 10 tapes can be stored. You can also enter the programme title when performing ‘VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming’...
advanced features Navigation Playback This function is useful when you wish to quickly find out what programmes you have recorded on a tape with this VCR. This function allows you to select a programme to watch, and then automatically searches for the start of the programme. Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR.
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A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ D E F 3 È É Ë Ê (Example) Enter ‘JVC NEWS’ G H I 4 Î Ï Ì Í 1 Press 5 (JKL) once to enter ‘ J ’, then press E.
advanced features Delete Tape Data Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR. load a recorded cassette Press m. Move the highlight bar to get to the programme navigation screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). PROGRAMME NAVIGATION Press x for more than 3 seconds.
advanced features T-V Link Functions When you connect the VCR and your TV via both the RF cable and the fully- wired 21-pin SCART cable ( pg. 9), the following functions are available. You can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
advanced features Direct Rec You can start recording the programme that you are watching on your TV with simple operation. Press and hold T and press . on the Remote Control, or press T on the VCR. Follow the procedure below to use this function. Press m.
advanced features Satellite Receiver Control Settings The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Around 20 seconds before the VIDEO Plus+ timer record- ing or Manual timer recording starts, the VCR sets its input mode to L-2 and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
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advanced features Setting satellite receiver’s brand After installation, set the satellite receiver’s brand correctly and perform test; otherwise, the Satellite Controller cannot work correctly. Turn on the satellite receiver’s power. turn on satellite receiver Press m. Move the highlight bar to INITIAL get to the initial set screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E).
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advanced features Check Result of Test If the satellite receiver’s channel number has been changed to the same channel as SAT CONTROL SET you set ... SAT PROG : 111 Press the A and B buttons to move the CHANGED TO 111 highlight bar to CHANGED TO ...
advanced features Auto Satellite Programme Recording Auto Record from Satellite Receiver This facility allows a programme timer-recorded using the satellite receiver to be recorded on the VCR. Connect your satellite receiver, TV and VCR (see diagram below). connect up 21-pin AV Input Outdoor Aerial Connectors...
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advanced features Enter the details of the programme into your satellite programme satellite receiver receiver (see receiver manual) and put a tape in the VCR. Press m. Move the highlight bar to OUTPUT/INPUT get to the output/input set screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Move the highlight bar to L-2 SELECT using the A and B...
advanced features Editing L-1 OUTPUT/INPUT Setting connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set to the appro- L-1 OUTPUT L-1 INPUT priate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV1 (L-1)
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advanced features L-2 SELECT/INPUT Setting The A connector accepts either a composite signal (regular V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set L-2 SELECT to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel A connector of this V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER...
advanced features Editing Using Another VCR Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder’s connect up 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated. When using your VCR as the player ..connect its connector to another VCR. AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT When using your VCR as the recorder ...
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advanced features Your VCR as the Player TV Set Your VCR Video Channel 21-pin SCART Cables or AV Mode (not provided) RF Cable (provided) Another VCR Your VCR as the Recorder Your VCR TV Set Video Channel RF Cable 21-pin SCART Cables or AV Mode (provided) (not provided)
advanced features Editing from a Camcorder Connect the VCR and the camcorder with either of the following connect up methods: If the camcorder has NO output connector... S-VIDEO ... connect the camcorder’s connectors to the VCR’s front AUDIO/VIDEO OUT panel input connectors.
advanced features Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information Press m, move the highlight get to the mode set screen MODE SET bar to using the A and B buttons and press MODE SET B.E.S.T.
advanced features Power Save Mode You can reduce the power consumption while the VCR is turned off. Press m. Move the highlight get to the mode set screen bar to using the A and B buttons and press MODE SET PREVIOUS PAGE O (or E).
advanced features Auto Timer When the is set to , the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is AUTO TIMER turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. Press m. Move the highlight get to the mode set screen MODE SET bar to using the A and B buttons and press...
advanced features Connection to a Stereo System It is possible to connect your VCR to a suitably equipped stereo system and listen to the soundtrack through the stereo system. Connect the connectors on the VCR to the AUDIO OUT L AUX IN TAPE MONITOR connect up...
TV screen. If the bars do not appear or are not clear, choose another vacant channel and try again. If you cannot obtain the vertical white bars on any channel between 22 and 69, consult your local JVC dealer. Exit Video Channel Set Mode Press O.
advanced features Tuner Set The VCR needs to find, identify and memorise all available stations in your area in order to record programmes correctly. Once done, pressing the A or B buttons enables you to jump to the available channels without going via any vacant channels. This channel search can be done either automatically or manually.
advanced features Manual Channel Setup Press m. Move the get to the confirmation screen MAIN MENU highlight bar to using the A and B buttons MANUAL CH SET PROGRAMME NAVIGATION MODE SET and press O (or E). AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET OUTPUT/INPUT SET INITIAL SET...
advanced features Change Station Name Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET get to the confirmation screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Use the button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar select position to the preset position you want then press O twice.
advanced features Change Station Preset Position Press m. Move the highlight bar to MANUAL CH SET get to the confirmation screen using the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Use the button on the Remote Control until the item you want to select item move begins blinking then press O.
advanced features Fine-Tuning Stored Channels Press m. Move the highlight bar to using MANUAL CH SET get to the confirmation screen the A and B buttons and press O (or E). Use the button on the Remote Control to move the highlight bar to the select item channel that you wish to fine-tune then press O twice.
advanced features TV Station Channel Number Guide Region Transmitter BBC1 BBC2 London & South-East Bluebell Hill — Crystal Palace Dover — Heathfield — Oxford South-West Beacon Hill — Caradon Hill — Huntshaw Cross Redruth Stockland Hill — Channel Islands Fremont Point —...
advanced features Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if: • Auto Clock Set was not performed correctly by Auto Setup, Preset Download or Auto Channel • The VCR’s memory backup has expired • You want to change the Just Clock setting Setting the Clock Press m.
advanced features Guide Program Numbers Guide Program Numbers are used by the VIDEO Plus+ system to identify the correct preset to record. You should only need to perform this function if: • using a PlusCode number does not identify a preset number automatically •...
subsidiary information Questions and Answers PLAYBACK RECORDING What happens if the end of the tape is When I pause and then resume a reached during playback or search? recording, the end of the recording before The tape is automatically rewound to the the pause is overlapped by the beginning of beginning.
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32) engaged. playback. • The video heads may be dirty. Use a dry cleaning cassette JVC 4. The playback picture is blurred TCL-2U or consult your JVC dealer. or interrupted while TV broad- casts are clear or USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE message appears on the screen.
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subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION RECORDING 1. Recording cannot be started. • There is no cassette loaded, or Insert a cassette, or using the cassette loaded has had its adhesive tape, cover the hole record safety tab removed. where the tab was removed.
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subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION OTHER PROBLEMS • The camcorder’s microphone is Position the camcorder so its 1. Whistling or howling is heard too close to the TV. microphone is away from the TV. from the TV during camcorder •...
list of terms List of Terms A A A A A N N N N N Auto Channel Setup ..........60 Next Function Memory ........... 57 Auto Satellite Programme Recording ...... 48 NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Broadcasts ....37 Auto Setup ..............10 NTSC Tapes ..............
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s p e c i f i c a t i o n s g e n e r a l Ó Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : on : 22 W, off : 3.8 W Operating Temperature : 5°C to 40°C Storage Temperature: –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only...