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diagrams of equipment front panel *DECODER function is not available in the UK. rear panel S-VHS display ENTREE ANT. IN SORTIE ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO 7 6 5 & remote control...
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* DECODER function is not available in the REMOTE CONTROL * VPS (Video Programme System) recording is not currently available in the U.K. and not possible with this VCR. < equipment key Preset Position (or Mode) is not displayed during playback.
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VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC check the contents Unpack the box and place the VCR on a flat, stable surface. TV sets. (see page 7) Check that you have the items shown below.
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(continued) (provided) (not provided) ENTREE/DECODEUR IN/DECODER *DECODER function is not available in the UK. welcome to jvc below not provided (not provided) ENTREE ANT. IN SORTIE ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO...
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three-step quick start – –:– – S-VHS necessary not provided not provided S-VHS refer to TV manual if S-VHS...
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. before you start Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your...
This VCR will play your cassette forwards or backwards in slow motion. You can make it do this in one of two ways: method one During still picture, press and hold | on the VCR or the Remote Control for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release | again to return to still picture.
Video Channel or to its AV mode Choose a blank cassette which has the record safety tab still in place Record Safety Tab Load the cassette into the VCR (see page 14) method one method two of this page at the top...
Notes on Recording TV/VCR Display Tape Remaining Time non-standard tapes Change Display Information Resetting the Counter Record a Programme While Watching Another basic features 0000 –...
VIDEO Plus + Timer Programming Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel or the AV Mode [0–9] a VIDEO PLUS+ [PROG] : EXIT [0–9] a k...
Express Timer Programming Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place Turn on the TV and select the Video channel [1] a k [PROG]: EXIT or the AV Mode [+/–] a k...
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basic features START STOP DATE 8:00 10:00 24.12 10:45 25.12 10:00 11:30 13:00 25.12 ]: NEXT Screen A – P1 – START STOP 10:00 8:00 VPS/PDC OFF DATE TV PROG 24.12 ]: NEXT Screen B...
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Picture Quality ... 28 Recording According To Tape Type... 30 The B.E.S.T. Picture System ... 32 Sound Modes ... 33 Finding Specific Scenes ... 34 Auto Satellite Program Recording ... 35 Editing ... 37 Other Functions ... 41 Connection to a Stereo System ... 44 Video Channel Set ...
advanced features Picture Quality MENU MENU MODE SET PREVIOUS PAGE VIDEO STABILIZER S-VHS AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT...
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advanced features MENU MENU MODE SET S-VHS ET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE NEXT PAGE [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT...
advanced features Recording According To Tape Type MENU...
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advanced features To record in S-VHS: To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette: To record in VHS: To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette: MENU get to the mode set screen select s-vhs mode MENU return to normal screen NOTE:...
Recording B.E.S.T. data is lost get to the mode set screen when tape is ejected Pressing the T button on VCR does not start Instant select b.e.s.t. mode Timer Recording while B.E.S.T. is turned ON return to normal screen recording S-VHS During B.E.S.T.
Auto Satellite Programme Recording Satellite Receiver DECODER Back of VCR *DECODER function is not available in the UK. ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO advanced features see diagram below Back of TV EXT.2...
Editing get to the output/input set screen select mode FOR L-1 OUTPUT return to normal screen advanced features MENU OUTPUT/INPUT SET L-1 OUTPUT L-2 INPUT [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT MENU VIDEO VIDEO...
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advanced features get to the output/input set screen select mode FOR L-2 INPUT return to normal screen MENU OUTPUT/INPUT SET L-1 OUTPUT L-2 INPUT [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT MENU VIDEO VIDEO...
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Your VCR as the Player Your VCR as the Recorder ENTREE ANT. IN SORTIE ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO ENTREE ANT. IN SORTIE ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO...
Other Functions On-Screen Display (O.S.D.) This function allows you to turn the on-screen information get to the mode set screen Press MENU button, move the highlight bar to using the PR MODE SET tons and press OK button (or enable/disable osd The default setting for the highlight bar to using the PR and press OK button (or...
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advanced features MENU MENU MENU MENU MODE SET S-VHS ET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE NEXT PAGE [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT MODE SET S-VHS ET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D.
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S . < < MENU MENU MENU MENU > < advanced features MODE SET S-VHS ET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE NEXT PAGE [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT MODE SET PREVIOUS PAGE VIDEO STABILIZER S-VHS AUTO POWER OFF...
Connection to a Stereo System See diagram below *DECODER function is not available in the UK. ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER IN/OUT not provided ENTREE ANT. IN SORTIE ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO Back of VCR...
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 PR 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 Change Station Name CH SET Delete a Channel CH SET MENU twice MENU MENU MENU MANUAL FINE CH45 BBC1 +/– [0–9]: A–Z, 0–9 [0]: CURSOR g k: OK [MENU]: EXIT MANUAL BBC1 - - - - BBC2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
advanced features TV Station Channel Number Guide London & South-East South-West South West East Midlands North North-West North-East Scotland Wales Northern Ireland...
advanced features Clock Set You should only need to perform this function if: Setting the Clock 30 minute increments pressing and holding will advance the date in 15 day increments CLOCK CLOCK Notes on Just Clock MENU CLOCK SET pressing and holding will advance the time in JUST MENU including the adjustment for British Summer Time...
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This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points. No. The VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads. The VCR stops recording, then if Timer Recording, the VCR shuts off. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress.
subsidiary information Troubleshooting SYMPTOM USE CLEAN- ING CASSETTE POSSIBLE CAUSE AUTO TIMER RECORD PAUSE MODE CORRECTIVE ACTION Video Channel Set AUDIO NORM...
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE subsidiary information CORRECTIVE ACTION Set Guide Program Numbers...
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subsidiary information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Auto Setup...