Insert Editing ... 38 INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting/Using A Decoder ... 41 SPECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 42 Satellite Tuner Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 43 TUNER SET CLOCK SET TROUBLESHOOTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS INDEX SPECIFICATIONS LPT0002-027B...
Use a SECAM-L recorder to record SECAM-L signals. 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"...
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections Aerial terminal Back of TV 21-pin SCART connector RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable AV1 IN/OUT Mains Power Cord AUDIO OUT(put) connectors Mains outlet For connection to the audio input connctors on a Hi-Fi stereo system For Customers in Australia and New Zealand Connect an optional AV cable between the TV's AV-IN terminals and the AV1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder via the provided output cable adapter as illustrated.
Auto Set Up Auto Channel Set/Auto Clock Set/Auto Guide Program Number Set PUSH JOG International Telephone Country Code SUOMI : 358 SUISSE PORTUGAL : 351 ITALIA DEUTSCHLAND : 49 ESPAÑA NORGE : 47 BELGIUM SVERIGE : 46 NEDERLAND : 31 DANMARK : 45 GREECE...
If you are referring to the on-screen display Press PUSH JOG% fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country's name. If you have selected a country other than BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 4. If you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE, go to step 3. SELECT LANGUAGE Press OK.
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If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully: Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 8. 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 TV PROG.
Language Be sure to set your Video Channel before performing Language setting ( pg. 8). Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages.
If you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69, consult your JVC dealer. EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press OK.
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¡ TV PROG. IMPORTANT: Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder. With AV Connection ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following.
Setup Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). * For Customers in Australia and New Zealand: With this recorder, the G-Code system is identified as "S ". NUMBER CANCEL MENU PUSH JOG With S because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise.
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ENTER SHOWVIEW NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor appears above “GUIDE PROG”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the number (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1, starting at the top.
Basic Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). STOP/EJECT The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme.
Playback Features PLAY PUSH JOG High-Speed (Turbo) Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still picture, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. NOTES: For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds.
REVIEW PUSH JOG Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons. ¡ TV PROG. NOTE: When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.
Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH Press PUSH JOG (™...
A/B CODE C.RESET AUDIO MONITOR SCENE FINDER Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display...
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C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears before pressing REW. Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote Search control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals.
TimeScan TIME SCAN INDICATOR PUSH JOG Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes ( TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio.
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SCAN indicator does not light even though you can hear TimeScan audio. The VCR's TimeScan indicator lights during TimeScan. The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. (The display may be distorted.)
MENU PUSH JOG TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. * The default setting is "ON". PLAYBACK (cont.) ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU twice. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET"...
RECORDING Basic Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). RECORD NUMBER SP/LP RECORD 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 video recorder.
B.E.S.T. Picture System Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). RECORD RECORD MENU PUSH JOG Display Panel Indication As the tape check progresses, the “– –” marks on the display panel increase upward. Once the "BEST" indicator starts blinking, the check is complete.
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RECORD NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.
On-Screen Displays Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 ABCD 21 : 00 24. 12. 97 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON SPATIALIZER...
Record One Programme While Watching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, ..press TV/VCR. The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded disappear. ¡ Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording.
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Receiving Stereo And Bilin- gual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and, if you own the HR-DD949EH, a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM) as well, making reception of stereo and bilingual broad- casts possible. When the channel is changed, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
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Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 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 RECORD on the recorder. ¡ ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again.
Guide feature tells you which button on the remote control must be pressed next by lighting it up. To use this feature, with the TV/SAT./VCR switch set to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 1. (PROG., REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.)
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ACCESS SHOWVIEW PROGRAM SCREEN Press OK, and the Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out, “P1” appears). The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing PROG. CHECK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and channel position. IMPORTANT Be sure to confirm the setting of PDC/VPS recording.
Illumi-Guide feature, where the remote control tells you which button to press next by lighting it up. To use the Illumi-Guide feature, with the TV/SAT./VCR switch set to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 1. (PROG., REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.) If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly to step 1.
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:PDC/VPS SP/LP NOTES: To timer-record a satellite broadcast through a satellite tuner connected to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector on the back of the recorder, in step 6 above, set "TV PROG" to "AUX2" by pressing TV PROG. +/–. Before the selected programme begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite tuner, then set the tuner's timer.
CANCEL START+/– MENU PUSH JOG Check And Cancel Programmes ACCESS PROGRAMME DISPLAY AND/OR SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. The display panel shows the programme start time. Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time, then the date and channel position. If the recorder is turned on and the TV is set to its VIDEO channel or AV mode, you can check program information on screen as well.
CANCEL START+ PDC/VPS Recording Now available from some TV stations, PDC (Programme Delivery Control) and VPS (Video Programme System) are service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals.
Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" MENU PUSH JOG AV2 SELECT Setting Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu screen. Press PUSH JOG %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK. Press PUSH JOG %fi...
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TV Receiver Player 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) VIDEO CHAN- RF Cable NEL or (provided) AV mode Recorder For Customers in Australia and New Zealand: When connecting the AV cable, use the input and/or output cable adapter as illustrated below. TV Receiver Player Audio/Video Cable...
When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN 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.
Audio Dubbing CD Player CD Player Mixer output Audio mixer Original sound AUDIO OUT NOTES: When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control to select "L+R+NORM"...
Insert Editing Recorder TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Audio/Video signal Another recorder Player C.RESET PUSH JOG 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.
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C.RESET ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" and " The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record. ¡ START EDITING Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted.
JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV-CB1E. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. Information (in English) is also available at one of JVC's World Wide Web sites at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ 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.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connecting/ Using A Decoder TV Receiver RF Cable (provided) AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER Satellite antenna Satellite tuner For Customers in Australia and New Zealand: When connecting the AV cable, use the input and/or output cable adapter. The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input terminal for an external decoder (descrambler).
TV PROG. TV/SAT./VCR IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. TV BRAND NAME...
TV/SAT./VCR IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite tuners, as well as many other models, it may not work with your satellite tuner, or in some instances, may have limited function capability. SATELLITE TUNER BRAND...
Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area.
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MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Depending on the reception conditions, the station names may not be stored correctly, and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly. If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly, S pg. 28) will not work correctly; be sure to check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly pg.10, "S Setup").
Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 44). * In Australia and New Zealand, channels cannot be stored properly even though the following procedure is performed. ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU twice.
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Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 46 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Set Stations (A) SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG %fi until the item you want begins blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name (ID) begins blinking.
TV Station And ID List STATION NAME 1000 TV1000 3SAT 3SAT ADLT ADULT ANT3 ANTENA3 ARTE ARTE BBC GROUP BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 BAYERN3 CANAL PLUS PORTUGUSES CAN5 CANALE5 CHANNEL4 CHANNEL5 CHLD CHILD CINE CINEMA CLUB TELECLUB CSUR ANDALUCIA DISC DISCOVERY DR TV ETB1...
CLOCK SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). MENU PUSH JOG IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if auto clock set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( Auto Channel Set ( backup has expired.
MENU PUSH JOG NOTES: Auto Clock and Just Clock require a PDC signal, and will not operate with a VPS signal. Just Clock (when set to "ON") enables adjustment of the recorder's built-in clock every hour on the hour, except for 23:00, 0:00, 1:00 and 2:00.
Press TV PROG.+ or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 14) Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
TV. The TV’s volume is too high. Those channels have been desig- nated to be skipped. Recording is in progress. The TV/SAT./VCR switch is in the wrong position. After the manual settings were made, Auto Channel Set was performed.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
FRONT VIEW TIMER TV PROG INSERT A. DUB SPATIALIZER VIDEO L–AUDIO–R (MONO) Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons. 1 STANDBY/ON Button 2 INSERT Button pg. 39 3 TIMER Button pg. 29, 31 4 A. DUB [Audio Dubbing] Button 5 TV PROG.
* Channel position 1 will be displayed as "CH 1". Clock Display 7 Instant REVIEW Indicator 8 Audio Mode Indicator 9 "Cassette Loaded" Mark 0 VCR Indicator ! Tape Speed Indicators @ Tape Remaining Time Indicator # Counter/Remain Display ANT. IN...
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The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite tuners of JVC and other brands. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 24 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 430 x 94 x 348 mm Weight : 4.5 kg Format...
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Auto Set Up 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 jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.