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diagrams of equipment front panel *DECODER function is not available in the UK. rear panel display REVIEW ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO AUDIO REVIEW ! @ # &...
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REAR PANEL 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. MENU...
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In just three easy steps you will be ready to enjoy the exceptional perfor- need an explanation for mance of your new VCR. More detailed instructions begin on page 10. They any terms in this manual will explain how to use the many sophisticated features this VCR boasts.
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*DECODER function is not available in the UK. perform Auto Setup ( pg. 10). perform Auto Setup ( pg. 10). perform Preset Download ( welcome to jvc (continued) not provided (provided) (not provided) CONTROLEUR SAT SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER...
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three-step quick start For Step , be sure to perform either of the methods: Auto Setup or Preset Download. – –:– – REVIEW necessary not provided not provided REVIEW refer to TV manual if REVIEW...
basic features Playback before you start Turn the TV on Tune the TV to your Video Channel or to its AV mode ntsc tapes If an NTSC tape is played, ‘NTSCaPAL’ appears on screen for about 5 seconds Some TVs will shrink the picture and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
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basic features < rewind > fast forward NOTES:...
Video Channel or to its method two 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 at the top of this page...
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...
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basic features k: OK [0]: SAT MENU PROG...
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...
24H Express Timer Programming Set the tape speed Make sure that the VCR’s clock is set correctly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place MENU REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW...
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basic features START STOP 8:00 10:00 10:00 10:45 13:00 11:30 ]: NEXT Screen A START 8:00 DATE 24.12 ]: NEXT Screen B DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12 – P1 – STOP 10:00 VPS/PDC OFF TV PROG...
basic features When Programmes Overlap Each Other programme you have just made. confirm overlapping programmes The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. Example: Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other. select programme to modify Press the PR or PR the overlapping programmes.
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advanced features MENU MENU MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT...
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REVIEW MENU advanced features MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT REVIEW REVIEW...
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advanced features MENU B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE MENU AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT MODE SET AUTO...
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advanced features DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER IN/OUT *DECODER function is not available in the UK. ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ANTENNE SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO...
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• If the brand code you entered is invalid, the code field is reset. Enter the correct brand code again. • If the VCR is in playback or recording mode, you cannot set the brand code. SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE...
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advanced features SAT CONTROL SET SAT PROG : 111 CHANGED TO 111 NOT CHANGED [1] a k [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT [MENU]: EXIT...
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DECODER *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 EXT.2 EXT.1...
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on page 30 ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE RF OUT AUDIO ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE ANTENNE IN/DECODER IN/OUT SORTIE AUDIO RF OUT advanced features...
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advanced features on page 30 ENTREE/DECODEUR ENTREE/SORTIE IN/DECODER IN/OUT ENTREE CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL ANTENNE 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 press OK button (or...
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advanced features MENU MENU MENU MENU MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D.
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S . < < MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU > < advanced features MODE SET B.E.S.T. PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER O.S.D. DIRECT REC AUTO SP a LP TIMER POWER SAVE AUTO POWER OFF [1] a k [MENU]: EXIT MODE SET B.E.S.T.
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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 CONTROLEUR SAT ANT. IN SORTIE SAT CONTROL 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 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 pressing and holding will advance the time in 30 minute increments pressing and holding will advance the date in 15 day increments Notes on Just Clock MENU CLOCK SET JUST CLOCK...
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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 Preset Download...
List of Terms A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E F F F F F I I I I I J J J J J M M M M M list of terms subsidiary information...
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