Page 1: Table Of Contents
ENGLISH CONTENTS SAFETY FIRST Safety Precautions ........2 INDEX INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections ........9 INITIAL SETTINGS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Auto Set Up ..........10 Preset Download ........12 Language ........... 14 SAT CONTROL SET Satellite Receiver Control Setting ....15 T-V LINK T-V Link Functions ........
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. 10 M Play Button pg. 18 B Infrared Beam Receiving Window N Advanced JOG Dial pg. 18, 30 C Timer Button pg. 27, 29, 30 O VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors D Stop/Eject Button pg. 18, 22 pg.
Page 5 REAR VIEW A Mains Power Cord F Remote PAUSE Connector pg. 9 pg. 47 B AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector R.A.EDIT Connector pg. 54 G AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors pg. 9, 49, 57, 58 pg. 59 C J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) H AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector Connector] pg.
Page 6 INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL A LCD Panel pg. 7, 26 B TV Button pg. 36 C VCR Button pg. 35 D AUDIO Button pg. 21 (TV Muting) Button pg. 36 E LCD PROG Button pg. 26 F Number Keys pg. 22, 26 G DAILY Button pg.
Page 7 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. 36, 37) ● Point the remote control toward the receiving window.
Page 8 INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” ( pg. 61), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. A Operation Mode Indicators I Type of Broadcast pg. 24 B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP J Current Day/Month/Year C Tape Direction K Clock Display D Index MARK/ERASE Indicator pg.
Page 9: 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 10: 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 11 ● 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 12: Preset Download
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Preset Download If you have connected the recorder to your TV via the AV connection ( pg. 9), the recorder will automatically perform Preset Download instead of the Auto Set Up in step 4 on page 11. After downloading, the recorder sets the clock and Guide Program numbers automatically.
Page 13 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 14: 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. 13), 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 15: Sat Control Set
SAT CONTROL SET The following procedure is required if you receive Satellite Receiver satellite channels through a satellite receiver. Approximately 20 seconds before the S timer programming ( pg. 26) or Express timer programming Control Setting pg. 28) starts, the recorder sets its input mode to “L-2” and automatically switches the satellite receiver’s channels using the provided Satellite Controller.
Page 16 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 ● If there is vertical jitter, use the PR buttons to correct the picture. Activate frame-by-frame playback. Reverse Forward Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame...
Page 20 PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. Additional index codes can be added manually during playback. (See below.) This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.
Page 21 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 22: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Load a cassette. Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder’s power comes on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or ● While “– – – –” is blinking on the front display panel, the tape AV mode).
Page 23: 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 24 RECORDING (cont.) Audio Recording Level Control Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes Your recorder allows manual adjustment of the audio recording level. Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) making reception Access the Main Menu screen. of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible.
Page 25: 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 26: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING You can use the on-screen display to enter the S Timer ® 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 27 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 28: Express Timer Programming
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) If you do not know the S number for the programme Express Timer 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 29 Enter the channel position. Engage the recorder’s timer mode. Press PR+/–. Press (TIMER). The recorder turns off automatically ● If you want to set a satellite and “ ” appears on the front display panel. programme, press the number ● To disengage the timer mode, press (TIMER) again.
Page 30: Hour Express Timer Programming
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) You can programme a timer recording that starts within 24 hours 24 Hour Express 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 31 NOTES: ● You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes ( pg.
Page 32 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, cancel and change programmes Disengage the timer mode. Press (TIMER), then press Access the Programme Check screen/display. Press " Access the Programme screen/display. Press " again to check more information. Each time you press , the next "...
Page 33 To cancel or change a programme... When programmes overlap each other If “PROGRAM OVERLAPPED” appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. Cancel or change a programme. The Programme Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Press &...
Page 34: Automatic Satellite Programme Recording
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 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 35: Remote Control Functions
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 36 ● 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 37 ● 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 38: Video Navigation
VIDEO NAVIGATION Navigation Playback Navigation 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 When you record a TV programme with this recorder, the automatically searches for the start of the programme.
Page 39 Video Navigation Title Screen Check the memory. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “CHECK MEMORY”, then press OK or ● The CHECK MEMORY screen will appear. ● If the recorder’s memory becomes full, the recorder cannot register any more information.
Page 40: Edit Title
VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Find Blank Space Edit Title This function is useful for finding out the blank space on each cassette and recording a new programme there. You can edit the tape title and the programme titles as you like. Perform steps 1 to 2 of “Check Memory”...
Page 41 Press the appropriate number key, then press to enter each character. Refer to the example below. (Example) Enter “JVC NEWS” A Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press B Press 8 (TUV) three times to enter “V”, then press Access the Edit Title screen.
Page 42 VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Edit Programme Title and Category Choice of Category CATEGORY Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 41 before continuing. MOVIE SPORTS Select the programme. Press to move the SPECIAL highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to edit, SERIES then press OK or...
Page 43 Delete Tape Data Delete Programme Data Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 41 before Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Edit Tape Title” on page 41 before continuing. continuing. Select the tape title. Select the programme. Press to move the Press...
Page 44: Find Title
VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Sort By Tape Number Find Title This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to playback in the order sorted by tape number. Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. Access the Video Navigation screen. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to...
Page 45 Sort By Date Access the Tape No. screen. This function is useful for finding out the programme you want to Press to move the play back in the order sorted by date. highlight bar (pointer) to “BY TAPE NO.”, then press OK or Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Sort By Tape Number”...
Page 46 VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Select the category. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the category you want to watch, then press OK. Select the programme. Press to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the programme you want to play back, then press OK.
Page 47: 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 48: Synchro Editing
EDITING (cont.) Synchro Editing The Synchro Editing function synchronizes the start of the playback and recording operations when starting an edit operation using a camcorder with LANC connector and your recorder. Make connections. Connect your recorder to camcorder ( pg. 47), and connect your recorder’s SYNCHRO EDIT connector to the camcorder’s LANC connector.
Page 49: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
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. Recorder A When using your recorder as the source player ..
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 and AUDIO OUT Load the source cassette and play back the segment that connectors to your recorder’s VIDEO and AUDIO input is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section connectors on the front panel.
Page 54: Random Assemble Editing
This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your recorder is used as the source player in combination with another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
Page 55 Random Assemble Editing in enters the Pause mode, the recording deck enters its combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The Record-Standby mode, and the cursor blinks at the next controller is compatible with various major recorder brands. For available number.
Page 56: Information On J Terminal
With the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV-CB3E: ● Allows you to capture still images from the recorder into a personal computer. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. JLIP ID Number Your recorder has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must be unique when your recorder is connected to another device via its J terminal.
Page 57: System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting To A Satellite Receiver NOTES: Connect the decoder to the satellite receiver’s connector if you have a decoder, AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector to ● Set “L-2 SELECT” to “A/V” ( pg. 63). TV’s connector, and AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector ●...
Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: Subsidiary Settings
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on the Mode Set Mode Set screen by following the procedure described below. ● For each mode setting, see pages 61 to 63. Access the Main Menu screen. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (or AV mode).
Page 61 * The default setting is bold in the table below. B.E.S.T. You can set the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) system to “ON” or “OFF” ( pg. 25). PICTURE CONTROL This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select AUTO: Provides the optimised picture “AUTO”.
Page 62 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. AUTO SP LP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer-recording in SP mode.
Page 63 * The default setting is bold in the table below. L-2 SELECT Set this function to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the rear panel AV2 (L-2) IN/ A/V: To use this recorder as the recording DECODER connector of the recorder.
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. 10, 12). 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. 9), the recorder automatically performs the Preset Download and the T-V LINK screen will appear pg. 12). ● 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: Video Channel Set
(EE) for the country setting ( pg. 10, 14), 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 71: Show View ® System Setup
System Setup ® IMPORTANT Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 10), Preset Download ( pg. 12) 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 72: Clock Set
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Set IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up ( pg. 10), Preset Download pg. 12) 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 73 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 74: 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 75 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 76 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING (cont.) 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 77: 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 78: 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 : 20 W Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner Power off : 4.6 W Channel coverage : VHF 47 MHz –...
Page 79: List Of Terms
LIST OF TERMS ............ 50 ..........61 Audio Dubbing PICTURE CONTROL ....... 24 ............18 Audio Recording Level Control PLAYBACK ..........64 ............62 Auto Channel Set POWER SAVE ............10 ..........12 Auto Set Up Preset Download ........... 62 AUTO SP LP TIMER ............
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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