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REAR VIEW

S

OUT
SORTIE

ANTENNA
ANTENNE

IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AUDIO

L

R

SAT CONTROL

CONTROLEUR SAT

OUT
SORTIE

AV2 (L-2)

IN/DECODER
ENTREE/DECODEUR

AV1 (L-1)

IN/OUT   
ENTREE/SORTIE

A

ANTENNA IN Connector 

墌

pg. 11

B

S OUT Connector 

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pg. 12

C

AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector 

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pg. 11, 50, 64

D

Mains Power Cord 

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pg. 11

E

ANTENNA OUT Connector 

墌

pg. 11

F

AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector 

墌

pg. 17, 50, 64

G

SAT CONTROL Connector 

墌

pg. 17

H

AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors 

墌

pg. 65

I

Cooling fan

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This prevents the temperature from rising inside the recorder. 
Do not remove it.

●

Install the recorder so as not to block the area around the fan.

●

The fan may be activated even if the recorder is turned off.

SR-VS30EK_1.book  Page 5  Friday, February 1, 2002  1:50 PM

Summary of Contents for SR-VS30EK

Page 1: ...Playback Features VHS deck 22 Recording Features VHS deck 26 B E S T Picture System VHS deck 29 PLAYBACK RECORDING ON DV DECK 30 Basic Playback DV deck 30 Basic Recording DV deck 31 Playback Features DV deck 32 Recording Features DV deck 34 TIMER RECORDING 36 VIDEO Plus Timer Programming 36 Express Timer Programming 38 24 Hour Express Timer Programming 40 EDITING 44 Tape Dubbing from DV to VHS 44 ...

Page 2: ... with this recorder Cassettes marked Mini DV can be used with the DV deck of this recorder The DV deck can play back and record only PAL signals VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation CAUTION 8 When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time it is rec...

Page 3: ... switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the req...

Page 4: ...g 48 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard O Dubbing Direction DV VHS Indicators 墌 pg 44 45 P Dubbing DUB Button 墌 pg 44 45 Dubbing Direction Buttons 墌 pg 44 45 Q Record 7 Button 墌 pg 21 31 R DV mode Indicators 墌 pg 30 31 S Infrared Beam Receiving Window T Front Display Panel 墌 pg 6 U VHS mo...

Page 5: ...2 C AV1 L 1 IN OUT Connector 墌 pg 11 50 64 D Mains Power Cord 墌 pg 11 E ANTENNA OUT Connector 墌 pg 11 F AV2 L 2 IN DECODER Connector 墌 pg 17 50 64 G SAT CONTROL Connector 墌 pg 17 H AUDIO OUT L R Connectors 墌 pg 65 I Cooling fan This prevents the temperature from rising inside the recorder Do not remove it Install the recorder so as not to block the area around the fan The fan may be activated even...

Page 6: ...VHS deck only 墌 pg 23 I PDC Indicator 墌 pg 37 39 VPS Video Programme System recording is not currently available in the U K and not possible with this recorder J S VHS Indicator VHS deck only 墌 pg 69 K VCR Indicator L Cassette Loaded Mark M Counter Remain Display VHS deck only 墌 pg 27 Time Code Display DV deck only 墌 pg 35 N Mode Display L 1 L 2 F 1 or SAT When L 2 SELECT is set to SAT 墌 pg 53 SAT...

Page 7: ...utes if you re not in the Timer mode at that time The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording To clear the display press on the remote control O Cassette Loaded Mark Beginning End ON SCREEN DISPLAY for DV deck When O S D is set to ON 墌 pg 67 various operational indicators appear on the TV screen A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed SP LP C Sound Mode ...

Page 8: ... t Button 墌 pg 13 TV PR Button 墌 pg 61 S VHS Button 墌 pg 20 21 T STANDBY ON 1 Button 墌 pg 13 U Display Button 墌 pg 27 V TV VCR Button 墌 pg 61 W REVIEW Button 墌 pg 23 X Transmit Button 墌 pg 36 Y WEEKLY Button 墌 pg 37 39 Z Timer Button 墌 pg 37 39 a AUX Button 墌 pg 48 b MENU Button 墌 pg 18 c Auto Tracking p Button 墌 pg 25 SP LP Button 墌 pg 21 31 d OK Button 墌 pg 13 e 30 SEC Button 墌 pg 23 f PR Button...

Page 9: ...hich of these VIDEO TV or CABLE SAT the remote control can currently operate When you first purchase the remote control or after you have just replaced the batteries VIDEO A A code is selected NOTES Even if TV is displayed on the LCD the following operations can be performed without switching the mode Basic operations for the recorder After an operation is completed TV reappears on the LCD Express...

Page 10: ...CK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW 4 You are now ready to install your video recorder 墌 pg 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 1 3 2 Video Cassette Recorder RF Cable AA Batteries x 2 21 pin SCART Cable Satellite Controller Infrared Remote Control Unit ...

Page 11: ...with the Y C signal set L 1 OUTPUT to S VIDEO after the connection and the initial settings are completed 墌 pg 52 You can obtain high quality S VHS pictures For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal Set your TV to the VIDEO or AV Y C or RGB mode according to the type of your TV s SCART connector For switching the TV s mode refer to the instruction ma...

Page 12: ...r TV is not stereo capable use the recorder s AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi Fi stereo sound reproduction 墌 pg 65 To operate the recorder with your TV using the S VIDEO connection set your TV to its AV mode For switching the TV s mode refer to the instruction manual of your television S OUT SORTIE ANTENNA ANTENNE IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE AUDIO L R SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR S...

Page 13: ...the tuner channels clock and Guide Program numbers automatically ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up even if the recorder s memory backup has expired all the stored stations and their Guide Program numbers remain in the recorder s memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again You only need to set the clock 墌 pg 80 If you have moved to a different area perform each setting as...

Page 14: ... the recorder Press 1 on the recorder or remote control B Perform Preset Download The AUTO SET T V LINK display appears on the front display panel and or on the TV screen On the front display panel Press rt to select CH and press OK or e ATTENTION You can use this function only with a TV offering T V Link etc Be sure to use a fully wired 21 pin SCART cable Compatible with TVs offering T V Link Eas...

Page 15: ...form Clock Set on page 80 If both Auto Channel Set and Auto Clock Set have failed is displayed Make sure the cables are connected properly and turn off the recorder s power once then turn the recorder s power back on again The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and or on the TV screen perform Auto Set Up on page 13 or Preset Download on page 14 again IMPORTANT To check if the G...

Page 16: ...le functions may differ by system NexTView Link You can download the EPG Electronic Programme Guide information from your TV for timer programming on the recorder For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV TV Auto Power On The TV will turn on and be set to its AV mode automatically whenever you play a tape For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV VCR Auto Standby You can ...

Page 17: ...transmitter and the satellite receiver s remote sensor is unobstructed B Attach the Satellite Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller C Make connections Be sure to connect the recorder s AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector to the satellite receiver s 21 pin SCART connector NOTE When connecting your satellite receiver refer to its instruction manua...

Page 18: ...o move the highlight bar pointer to INITIAL SET then press OK or e D Access the Sat Control Set screen E Enter the satellite receiver s brand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 Turn on the TV and select the AV mode Press rt to move the highlight bar pointer to SAT CONTROL SET then press OK or e Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the list on page 19 then press OK If the...

Page 19: ...refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver When selecting the satellite receiver s channel 墌 step 6 signals from the remote control may interfere with signals transmitted from the Satellite Controller In this case move the remote control as close to the recorder s infrared beam receiving window as possible Press the appropriate number keys to enter one of the channel positions on th...

Page 20: ...ic tracking 墌 pg 29 The VHS playback indicator lights on the recorder E Stop playback Press 8 Then press to remove the cassette The VHS playback indicator turns off NOTE It is impossible to play back a tape on the VHS deck while the recording is in progress on the DV deck When you start recording on the DV deck during playback on the VHS deck playback stops on the VHS deck and recording continues ...

Page 21: ...dicator lights on the recorder F Pause Resume recording Press 9 Press 4 to resume recording You can select channel during the Record Pause mode G Stop recording Press 8 Then press to remove the cassette The VHS recording indicator turns off NOTE It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously However it is possible to record simultaneously from the s...

Page 22: ...ease to return to still picture NOTES During slow motion playback some noise may appear on the TV screen Press PR or on the remote control to eliminate the noise Slow motion playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads ATTENTION Picture may not appear during high speed search with an LP recorded tape Inthehigh speedsearch still slowmotionorframe by frame playback mode the pict...

Page 23: ...arch begins in the corresponding direction To access index codes 2 through 9 press w or e repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed Example To locate the beginning of B from the current position press w twice To locate the beginning of D from the current position press e once When the specified index code is located playback begins automatically Instant ReView Simply by pressing a sin...

Page 24: ...TO TIMER is set to ON and if any timer programming has been made If AUTO TIMER is set to ON the recorder directly goes into the Timer Standby mode at the same time when the 1 is pressed for the Automatic Power Off Repeat Playback Your recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly 1 Start playback Press 4 2 Activate Repeat Playback Press 4 and hold for over 5 seconds then...

Page 25: ...e set to ON or the on screen displays will not appear 墌 pg 67 NTSC Playback Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes 1 Load a cassette Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC 2 Start playback Press 4 NTSC PAL appears on the screen for about 5 seconds NOTES Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen This is not...

Page 26: ...display panel 3 Set the recording duration If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press 7 to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes NOTES You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder s front panel You can play back a tape on DV deck while using the VHS deck for Instant Timer Recording However remember that the recorder will turn itself off when the I...

Page 27: ...g Time Press until the time remaining on the tape appears on the front display panel The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with y displayed By pressing the button you can change the display to show the counter reading channel position clock time or tape remaining time Channel position is not displayed during playback NOTE Depending on the type of tape being used the tape remaining ...

Page 28: ...al programme press AUDIO until HIFI L j or HIFI h R appears on the TV screen To listen to the standard Regular Monaural audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast press AUDIO until NORM appears on the front display panel or the TV screen NOTE O S D must be set to ON or the on screen displays will not appear 墌 pg 67 To Record NICAM Stereo and Bilingual Programmes The NICAM audio programme will be reco...

Page 29: ...ou initiate recording DURING B E S T The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape then begins recording 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 recordings the B E S T system works before recording is initiated Once the ...

Page 30: ... the DV deck Press DV The DV button lights on the recorder C Find the programme start point If the tape is advanced past the start point press 3 or turn the JOG dial to the left To go forward press 5 or turn the JOG dial to the right D Start playback Press 4 The DV playback indicator lights on the recorder E Stop playback Press 8 Then press to remove the cassette The DV playback indicator turns of...

Page 31: ...g Press 9 Press 4 to resume recording You can select channel during the Record Pause mode G Stop recording Press 8 Then press to remove the cassette The DV recording indicator turns off NOTES It is not possible to record a TV programme on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously However it is possible to record simultaneously from the same external input Set the input mode to L 1 L 2 or F ...

Page 32: ...ing still picture press and hold 9 for 2 seconds then release Press 9 and release again to return to still picture OR During still picture press and hold w or e Release to return to still picture NOTE Forward slow motion playback stops automatically after 1 minute reverse slow motion playback after 30 seconds to protect the heads ATTENTION Picture may appear distorted during variable speed search ...

Page 33: ...mory tells the recorder what to do after rewinding Before continuing make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode a For Automatic Start Of Playback Press 3 then press 4 within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off Press 3 then press 1 within 2 seconds c For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind Press 3 then press within 2 seconds NOTE The Automatic Power Off does not work if AUTO TIMER is set ...

Page 34: ... recorder 2 Engage the ITR mode Press 7 again o blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel 3 Set the recording duration If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press 7 to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes NOTE You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the recorder s front panel Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording I...

Page 35: ...g recording in the middle of a tape on which a recording has already been made When you finish recording on a tape then played back that recording in order to check it and now wish to continue recording When you lost power or the batteries died while you were recording with a camcorder Receiving Stereo and Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder NICAM mak...

Page 36: ...Code display Press LCD PROG The LCD panel looks like this E Enter the PlusCode number Press the number keys to enter the PlusCode number of a programme you wish to record If you make a mistake press and input the correct number The PlusCode number you enter appears on the LCD panel F Transmit the PlusCode number Press to transmit the PlusCode number from the remote control to the recorder If the n...

Page 37: ...possible to timer record the same programme on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously During timer recording it is not possible to change the recording deck VHS or DV If the times that are programmed for recording on the DV deck and on the VHS deck overlap the earlier start time takes precedence If the start times are the same the VHS deck takes precedence The PlusCode number you entered...

Page 38: ...nt display panel looks like this F Enter the programme start time The front display panel looks like this G Enter the programme stop time Press STOP to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to move in 30 minute increments or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time Before performing Express Timer Programming Make sure that the recorder s built in clock is set...

Page 39: ...times that are programmed for recording on the DV deck and on the VHS deck overlap the earlier start time takes precedence If the start times are the same the VHS deck takes precedence Press PR If you want to set a satellite programme press the number key 0 to change TV PROG to SAT then press PR Satellite Receiver Users To timer record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming A Perfor...

Page 40: ...ndicator starts blinking on the front display panel Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set the time you want recording to stop Push the JOG dial Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing on the remote control Repeat the step 2 C Engage the rec...

Page 41: ...You can use 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function also when the recorder is turned off For 24 Hour Express Timer Programming function the programme overlap warning display does not appear even if some programmes overlap each other The programme with the lower programme number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly It is not possible to timer record the same programm...

Page 42: ...P p You can change TV PROG to SAT for the channel position by pressing the number key 0 E Return to the normal screen display Press as many times as necessary If there are still some programmes remaining go to step 6 F Return to the timer mode Press TIMER NOTE You can also check the programmes on the front display panel even if the recorder s power is off unless the recorder is in the Power Save m...

Page 43: ...ncel a programme press when the Programme screen you do not want is shown PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds then the normal screen appears To change a programme press the appropriate button START STOP DATE PR VPS PDC and or SP LP p when the Programme screen on which you want to make changes is shown then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the TV screen for about 5 s...

Page 44: ...han 2 seconds DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light If the tapes have not been rewound both decks rewind automatically The VHS deck goes into Record Pause mode and the DV deck goes into Pause mode When both decks have finished rewinding dubbing begins automatically After dubbing is completed the decks rewind both tapes automatically and eject them The recorder then shuts off NOTE...

Page 45: ...ck indicator and DV recording indicator light If the tapes have not been rewound both decks rewind automatically The DV deck goes into Record Pause mode and the VHS deck goes into Pause mode When both decks have finished rewinding dubbing begins automatically After dubbing is completed the decks rewind both tapes automatically and eject them The recorder then shuts off NOTES If you set the dubbing...

Page 46: ...S VHS cassette with the record safety tab intact or cover the hole using adhesive tape For the DV deck Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to SAVE B Select the dubbing direction Press The dubbing direction indicator DV lights C Set the tape speed Press VHS then press SP LP p DV VHS appears on the TV screen if O S D is set to ON 墌 pg 67 D Locate the start point on the DV ...

Page 47: ...ord safety tab removed For the DV deck Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to REC B Select the dubbing direction Press The dubbing direction indicator VHS lights C Set the tape speed Press DV then press SP LP p DV VHS appears on the TV screen if O S D is set to ON 墌 pg 67 D Locate the start point on the VHS deck A Press VHS B Press 4 to start playback C Press 9 to pause ...

Page 48: ...ector 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 B Set the recorder s input mode Press AUX number key 0 and or PR to select F 1 When using the VHS deck ...

Page 49: ... VIDEO OUT S Video cable not provided Mini plug cable not provided JVC camcorder only PAUSE connector Recorder VIDEO OUT A If the camcorder has no S VIDEO output connector EDIT C If the camcorder has a DV IN OUT connector Camcorder Player Mini plug cable not provided JVC camcorder only PAUSE connector Recorder EDIT DV IN OUT DV cable VC VDV204 not provided DV IN OUT NOTES About DV IN OUT connector...

Page 50: ... 1 for the AV1 L 1 IN OUT connector or L 2 for the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector depending on the connector being used When using another recorder as the recording deck refer to its instruction manual When using the AV2 L 2 IN DECODER connector set L 2 SELECT to A V 墌 pg 53 C Select the recording deck Press VHS or DV D Set the edit mode VHS deck only See PICTURE CONTROL on page 68 E Start the sourc...

Page 51: ...UT connectors to the recording deck s S Video and Audio input connectors When using your recorder as the recording deck connect its front panel S VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player s S Video and Audio output connectors Then set the recorder s input mode to F 1 and set VHS F 1 INPUT to S VIDEO 墌 pg 53 21 pin SCART cable not provided Player Your recorder Another recorder Recorder ...

Page 52: ... 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 Press rt to move the highlight bar pointer to OUTPUT INPUT SET then press OK or e Press rt to move the highlight bar pointer to L 1 OUTPUT or L 1 INPUT Then press OK or e to select the appropriate setting The default setting is bold in the table below 8 L 1 OUTPUT VIDEO If a connected appliance s input is compatible only with regular video signals set to VIDEO S VIDE...

Page 53: ...onnector VIDEO or S VIDEO input connector being used on the front panel A Select the input mode for the VIDEO S VIDEO connector B Return to the normal screen Press MENU Perform steps 1 and 2 of L 1 OUTPUT and L 1 INPUT Setting on page 52 Press rt to move the highlight bar pointer to L 2 SELECT Then press OK or e to select the appropriate setting The default setting is bold in the table below 8 L 2...

Page 54: ...t was recorded with SOUND MODE set to 12BIT 墌 pg 71 ATTENTION You cannot perform Audio Dubbing on a tape that was recorded with SOUND MODE set to 16BIT 墌 pg 71 on a tape that was recorded at the LP speed or on a blank tape Normal audio track Video Hi Fi audio track Pre recorded tape Audio dubbed tape 1 3 2 1 3 2 CD player etc Your recorder CD player etc Mixer output Audio mixer Original sound AUDI...

Page 55: ...ral audio component or if you don t have an audio mixer G Start dubbing Engage the audio component s Play mode then press 4 to start the tape in your recorder Audio Dubbing begins at this point o blinks and u is displayed on the front display panel To stop dubbing temporarily press 9 Press 4 to resume dubbing H End Audio Dubbing Press 8 to stop the tape in your recorder and engage the audio compon...

Page 56: ...diting use your recorder as the recording deck DV Insert Editing SP mode only The picture is replaced with new one while the audio soundtrack remains unchanged For Insert Editing use your recorder as the recording deck ATTENTION Insert Editing is not possible with a Mini DV cassette recorded in LP mode or a blank tape Source tape Recording tape Before Insert Editing Normal audio track After Insert...

Page 57: ...play back the segment that is to be inserted When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert press 4 to start the tape in your recorder Insert Editing begins at this point o and u are displayed on the front display panel I End Insert Editing For the VHS deck At counter 0 00 00 Insert Editing will stop automatically while the tape continues running in the Play mod...

Page 58: ... Select the DV deck Press DV C Access the R A Edit screen Press R A EDIT The R A Edit screen appears D Select the programme E Locate the start point 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 1 3 2 Press rt to move the pointer to select one programme you want to edit then press OK or e If you want to remove a programme from the R A EDIT screen press in step 5 and 6 to delete all the edit in and edit out ...

Page 59: ... the first set you have to press until all points after the first set have been erased Reenter them after you have repaired the first set of points NOTES When Random Assemble Editing does not work press then perform Random Assemble Editing again To cancel the registered scene press Each time is pressed the latest registered scene is erased When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes ...

Page 60: ... currently set blinks on the LCD panel B Change the remote control code Press the number key 1 for A 2 for B 3 for C or 4 for D C Set the remote control code Press OK to set the code On the recorder D Display the code Press 4 on the recorder for over 5 seconds while the recorder is turned off The code currently set appears on the front display panel If the code displayed on the front display panel...

Page 61: ...lume TV Muting number keys For some brands of TV you must press OK after having pressed the number keys To return the remote control to video recorder control press VHS or DV Before performing the following steps Turn off the TV using its remote control Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons Use the number keys and the p button button or button to select the TV s channel With televisions under C...

Page 62: ...not have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control s batteries Some brands of satellite receiver have more than one code If the satellite receiver does not function with one code try entering another B Operate the satellite receiver First press TV CABLE SAT to switch the display to CABLE SAT Then press the corresponding button 1 TV PR number keys For some brands of satellite receiv...

Page 63: ...HS lights C Start playback Press 4 The image being displayed on the TV screen is output to the digital printer Any on screen displays are not output NOTES About DV IN OUT connector To output digital signal when dubbing from the VHS deck to other device through the DV IN OUT connector press and then pressing 4 to start playback on the VHS deck When connecting this recorder to a device equipped with...

Page 64: ...cording press TV VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator on the front display panel Set L 1 OUTPUT to VIDEO and set the satellite receiver s output and the TV s input to the composite mode When the recorder is turned off only a composite signal is output from the recorder to TV If you turn on the recorder when the satellite receiver s power is off nothing appears on the TV screen I...

Page 65: ...ck the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent television interference If both are of the non shielded type do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the video playback picture S ...

Page 66: ...an example A Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU B Access the Mode Set screen C Select the mode D Select the mode setting Press OK or e E Return to the normal screen Press MENU Turn on the TV and select the AV mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 MODE SET 墌 pg 67 VHS MODE SET 墌 pg 68 DV MODE SET 墌 pg 71 Press rt to move the highlight bar pointer to MODE SET then press OK or e Press rt to mo...

Page 67: ...ramme that you are watching on your TV Press and hold 7 and press 4 on the remote control or press 7 on the recorder NOTES When you use the Direct Rec function be sure to use a TV offering T V LINK etc and connect a fully wired 21 pin SCART cable between the recorder and the TV 墌 pg 11 If DIRECT REC is set to OFF the 7 button functions as described in Basic Recording 墌 pg 21 31 During the Direct R...

Page 68: ...plete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire programme while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180 minute tape Make sure you set this function to ON before the timer recording starts NOTES If you have programmed the recorder to timer record 2 or more programmes the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on th...

Page 69: ...quality Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S VHS ET function When this function is set to ON the S VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel NOTES You can activate the S VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette Before recording make sure that B E S T is set to ON 墌 pg 68 You cannot activate the S VHS ET function w...

Page 70: ... to ON if you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded using a PC or some character generators the playback picture may be distorted If this is the case set DIGITAL TBC NR to OFF When playing back a MESECAM tape Digital TBC NR does not function even though DIGITAL TBC NR is set to ON 8 VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertica...

Page 71: ...bed sound NOTES When 12BIT MODE is set to FULL SOUND both the main and sub audio will be audible for bilingual tapes To select only the main audio or only the sub audio of bilingual tapes set 12BIT MODE to SOUND1 8 AUDIO REC NICAM MONO Select the appropriate mode when recording the NICAM bilingual programmes NICAM The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the audio track MONO The Standard mona...

Page 72: ...n appears and remains on screen while the recorder searches for receivable stations As Auto Channel Set progresses the q mark on the TV screen moves from left to right Wait until the TV screen as shown in step 4 appears Turn on the TV and select the AV mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 IMPORTANT Perform the following steps only if Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up o...

Page 73: ...ation names may not be stored correctly NOTES Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set If you want to perform tuning manually refer to page 77 If you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on the TV screen in step 4 When this happens make sure of the aerial connection and press OK Auto Channel Set will take pl...

Page 74: ...tion Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 3 6 as necessary G Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU To change positions see Change Station Channel Position 墌 pg 75 If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder see Set Stations B 墌 pg 76 Press rt w e until an open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking then press OK Th...

Page 75: ...K and the station name ID and its channel CH number begin blinking B Select the new position Press rt w e to move the station to the new channel position then press OK Example If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2 the stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary C Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU Perform steps 1 and 2 of...

Page 76: ...rs the same way maximum of 4 After entering all characters press OK The Confirmation screen appears If you make a mistake press w until the incorrect character begins blinking Then enter the correct character by pressing rt C Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU NOTE The characters available for the station name ID are A Z 0 9 f I space maximum of 4 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set ...

Page 77: ...he Manual Channel Set screen appears C Perform tuning Press e until begins blinking then press rt until the picture is its clearest Then press OK The Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 1 3 as necessary D Close the Confirmation screen Press MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Manual Channel Set on page 74 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing ...

Page 78: ... S RTBF 1 RTBF 2 RTE 1 RTL RTL 2 RTP ANGL ARD ARTE BBC BBC1 BBC2 BLN1 BLN2 BORD BR1 BR3 BRT1 BRT2 CHLD CH CNN CHNL CNTR CH 4 CH 5 DRS DRTV DSF EURN EURO EURS FR1 FR2 FR3 GRNA GRMP HR1 HR3 HRT HTV ITV KABL LNDN MDR MTV N3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 NET2 NRK N TV OKAN ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 OWL3 PRMI PR07 RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 RKPS RTB1 RTB2 RTE1 RTL RTL2 RTP ID STATION NAME SAT SAT 1 Scottish TV SC4 SDR SDR...

Page 79: ...65 52 Midlands Ridge Hill 22 28 25 32 35 Sutton Coldfield 46 40 43 50 37 The Wrekin 26 33 23 29 35 Waltham 58 64 61 54 35 North Belmont 22 28 25 32 56 Emley Moor 44 51 47 41 37 BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 North West Caldbeck 30 34 28 32 56 Winter Hill 55 62 59 65 48 North East Bilsdale West Moor 33 26 29 23 35 Chatton 39 45 49 42 Pontop Pike 58 64 61 54 68 Scotland Angus 57 63 60 53 Black Hill 40 46 43 ...

Page 80: ... Clock setting begins blinking then press rt to change the setting IMPORTANT If you turn off Just Clock the accuracy of your recorder s built in clock may be reduced which could adversely effect timer recording We recommend you to keep Just Clock on In cases where the clock setting data from a PDC signal is incorrect however you are advised to keep Just Clock set to OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 1 2 3...

Page 81: ...receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1 Press rt to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data then press OK or e H Start the clock operation Press MENU NOTES Just Clock when set to ON adjusts the recorder s built in clock every hour except for 23 00 0 00 1 00 and 2 00 Just Clock is not effective when the recorder s pow...

Page 82: ...hen you add a channel after Auto Set Up Preset Download or Auto Channel Set has taken place Set the Guide Program number for that station manually When you wish to timer record a satellite programme with the VIDEO Plus system Set the Guide Program numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver Turn on the TV and select the AV mode Example When inputting the Guide Program ...

Page 83: ...ng i is displayed on the front display panel Press 4 to turn the i indicator off 2 The tape will not rewind or fast forward The tape is already fully rewound or fast forwarded Check the cassette SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running The TV receiver is not set to the AV mode Set the TV to its AV mode 2 Noise appears during visual s...

Page 84: ...order has not been properly connected Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected The input mode is not correct Set the input mode to L 1 L 2 or F 1 5 on the front display panel won t stop blinking The end of the tape was reached during recording The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme 6 Audio...

Page 85: ... during timer recording The programme may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire programme VHS deck The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact DV deck The loaded cassette has had its erase protectio...

Page 86: ...o Set Up was performed Turn off the recorder once and connect the TV aerial cable to the recorder properly then turn on the recorder again The recorder will try Auto Set Up again 墌 pg 13 The fully wired 21 pin SCART cable was not connected between TV and the recorder when Preset Download was performed Turn off the recorder once and connect the fully wired 21 pin SCART cable to the recorder properl...

Page 87: ...NG Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The video recorder goes to its Stop mode automatically after 5 minutes to protect ...

Page 88: ...range 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Normal audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Hi Fi audio Maximum recording time SP 240 min with E 240 video cassette LP 480 min with E 240 video cassette DV DECK VIDEO AUDIO Signal system PAL type colour signal 625 lines 50 fields Recording system Digital Component Recording Format DV format SD mode Cassette Mini DV Cassette Maximum recording time SP 80 min with M DV80ME cassette LP 12...

Page 89: ...k 25 O O S D 67 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 7 Output Input Set 52 P PDC Recording 39 PICTURE CONTROL 68 PLAYBACK RECORDING ON DV DECK 30 PLAYBACK RECORDING ON VHS DECK 20 POWER SAVE 67 Preset Download 14 R Random Assemble Editing 58 Record One Programme While Watching Another 26 34 Recording Resume Function 26 34 Remote Control Functions 60 Repeat Playback 24 Retake 28 S Satellite Controller 17 Satellite Re...

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