1. DO NOT place the recorder. in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. in direct sunlight. in a dusty environment. in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration. 2. DO NOT block the recorders ventilation openings. 3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control. 4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control. 5. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditionsjust as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Basic Connections

Aerial terminal Back of TV

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in Specifications ( pg. 66).

SITUATE RECORDER

Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT RECORDER TO TV

The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have. RF CONNECTION To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals. a Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV. b Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder. c Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TVs aerial terminal. AV CONNECTION To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals. a Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per RF CONNECTION. b Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TVs 21-pin SCART connector. c Set the AV1 OUT switch to the appropriate position. See "AV1 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION FOR AV CONNECTION" below.
21-pin SCART connector RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable

Press % to select your international telephone country code of your country referring to the chart in the left column. (Ex.) DEUTSCHLAND is selected
If you are referring to the on-screen display

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. ( pg. 56) If you have moved to a different area, perform each setting as required. Video Channel setting (for RF connection users) pg. 55 Tuner setting pg. 48 Clock setting pg. 56 If a new station starts broadcasting in your area, perform tuner setting ( pg. 48) and, if necessary, video channel setting ( pg. 55).
Press % to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country's name.
If you have selected BELGIUM (32) or SUISSE (41), go to step 3. If you have selected MAGYARORSZAG (36), CESKA REPUBLIKA (42), POLSKA (48) or OTHER EASTERN EUROPE (EE), press OK. The Clock Set screen will appear. Set the clock manually ( pg. 56 57), then go to step 4. If you have selected any other country name (code), go to step 4.

SELECT LANGUAGE

Press OK. The Language Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen.
Press % to select your language code. Language Code ENGLISH : 01 DEUTSCH : 02 FRANCAIS : 03 ITALIANO : 04 CASTELLANO : 05
NEDERLANDS SVENSKA NORSK SUOMI DANSK

: 06 : 07 : 08 : 09 : 10

(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected for SUISSE International telephone Language code country code
Auto channel set function takes place first; it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area. Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically by reading the clock setting data from a station transmitting a PDC signal while auto channel set is being performed. During auto channel set, the recorder recognizes each station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder's memory, then automatically sets SHOWVIEW assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area. In the area where no TV station transmits a PDC signal, the recorder can perform neither auto clock set nor auto Guide Program number set. If there is a power cut, or if you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress, Auto Set Up will be interrupted; be sure to turn off the recorder power once and try again from step 1. Auto clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.
Press % to move the highlight bar (pointer) to the language of your choice.
DANSK SUOMI NORSK SVENSKA NEDERLANDS CASTELLANO ITALIANO FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH [5] = [MENU] : ENDE
(Ex.) DEUTSCH is selected

PERFORM AUTO SET UP

Press OK.
If you are referring to the front display panel Press % to select "Auto" and press OK or #.

C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed: 1 Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once, then turn the
recorder power back on again. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen; perform steps on pages again or perform the procedure on page 8.
In certain reception conditions, 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, when you timer-record a TV programme using SHOWVIEW, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programming the timer using SHOWVIEW, be sure to check whether the channel position on which your recorder receives the broadcasting station you wish to record is selected ( pg. 26, "SHOWVIEW Timer Programming"). Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor. In these cases picture quality may be poor. To delete those stations with an unacceptable picture "Delete A Channel" on page 51.

INFORMATION

Language for the on-screen display
Auto Set Up also selects the language automatically for the on-screen display depending on the Country setting you have made in step 2 on page 6 (unless you have selected BELGIUM or SUISSE), as shown below. SUOMI [ SUOMI DANMARK [ DANSK NEDERLAND PORTUGAL [ ENGLISH STERREICH [ DEUTSCH GREECE DEUTSCHLAND [ DEUTSCH ESK REPUBLIKA [ ENGLISH OTHER WESTERN EUROPE POLSKA [ ENGLISH ITALIA [ ITALIANO OTHER EASTERN EUROPE NORGE [ NORSK MAGYARORSZG [ ENGLISH SVERIGE [ SVENSKA ESPAA [ CASTELLANO If you want to change the language setting manually, "Language" on page 10. [ [ [ [ NEDERLANDS ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

Just Clock

Your recorder is equipped with the Just Clock function which provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. If you want to take advantage of this function, simply set it to "ON". "Just Clock" on page 56.
This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in 10 different languages. Though Auto Set Up selects the language automatically ( pg. 9), you can change the language setting manually using this procedure as required.

Language

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).

ACCESS MAIN MENU

Press MENU.
Press % to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO CH SET", then press OK or #.
ACCESS COUNTRY SET SCREEN
MAIN MENU MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET
Press % to move the highlight bar (pointer) to your country's name, then press OK or #.

INFORMATION ON COLOUR SYSTEM
You can play back PAL, NTSC and MESECAM tapes, or record PAL and SECAM* signals on this recorder. Follow the procedure below to select the appropriate colour system.
* SECAM signals will be recorded as MESECAM on this recorder; MESECAM is the designation for tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video cassette recorder.

Colour System Set

Press % to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "COLOUR SYSTEM", then press OK or # to select the appropriate colour system.
MODE SET B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON NEXT PAGE [5] = [MENU] : EXIT PREVIOUS PAGE POWER SAVE OFF S-VHS AUTO AV1 SELECT VIDEO AV2 SELECT AV2 COLOUR SYSTEM PAL/NTSC
SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM MODE
a- PAL/NTSC: To record PAL signals, or play back a PAL or NTSC tape. b- MESECAM: To record SECAM signals, or play back a MESECAM tape.

About NTSC Playback

Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV. The picture may roll up and down. This can be corrected using the V-HOLD control found on some TVs. (This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V-HOLD control.) The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect. During search, still, or frame-by-frame playback, the picture will be distorted, and there may be a loss of colour. Depending on the type of TV, the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback.

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback
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.

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 pointed toward the recorder. Dont apply too much pressure when inserting. The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0:00:00. If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

FF REW PAUSE

During playback or still, press FF for forward highspeed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE: ATTENTION

For short searches, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.
Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an LP-recorded tape. In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there will be a loss of colour. When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being used.

Reverse

search

Playback Features

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Slow Motion

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. 2
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion (refer to the illustration on page 16).
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds, then release. Press and release again to return to still picture.
Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode.
During still picture, press and hold @ or #. Release to return to still picture. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Press @ or # ( or ). 1 or 1 is displayed on screen and search begins in the corresponding direction. To access index codes 2 through 9, press @ or # repeatedly until the correct index number is displayed. Ex.: To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press @ twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press # once. Current position

ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH

Variable-Speed Search
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

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. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times you may have preset into the timer. This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed.
After confirming all information is correct, press PROG or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. Repeat steps for each additional programme.
When you use Express Timer Programming, set the start time (VPS or PDC time) exactly as advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised will result in no recording. VPS/PDC recording is also possible when a satellite tuner or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN/DECODER on your recorder. VPS/PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector.
How to check if the station being received transmits a VPS/PDC signal
1 Press : until the channel position appears on the display panel. 2 Hold down START+ for about 5 seconds. "VPS/PDC" appears blinking on the display panel. If a VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, "VPS/ PDC" will stop blinking. If no VPS/PDC signal is detected from the station, "VPS/ PDC" will blink at a slower rate. 3 Press : or START+ again to return to normal display.
To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials. anytime during steps 2 through 9, press WEEKLY (NUMBER key 9) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key 8) for daily serials (Monday Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY" appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.
You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes. If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on screen and "FULL" appears on the front display panel. To record the extra programme, you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes ( pg. 30).
Check, Cancel And Replace Programmes

DISENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press (TIMER), then press.

SP /L P

ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN/DISPLAY
PR START STOP 1 8:00 10:10:00 10:11:30 13:[ ] : NEXT CH 1 DATE 24.12 25.12 25.12
ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN/ DISPLAY
Press again to check more information. Each , the time you press next programme's information appears.
P1 START 8:00 SP DATE 24.12 [ ] : NEXT
STOP 10:00 VPS/PDC OFF TV PROG 3 WDR

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the recorder is powered back on.
Press % to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "AUTO TIMER", then press OK or # to select either "ON" or "OFF".
MODE SET B. E. S. T. ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER ON O. S. D. ON DIRECT REC ON AUTO SP=LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON NEXT PAGE [5] = [MENU] : EXIT
For safety, when Auto timer is set to "OFF", all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press (TIMER).
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording

SP/LP REC LINK

This facility allows you record automatically a satellite programme which is timer-programmed on your external satellite tuner. Connect a satellite tuner to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector ( pg. 43, 44) and programme the timer on the satellite tuner; the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off. Before performing the following steps: Make sure the satellite tuner is connected to the recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector. ( pg. 43, 44) Programme the timer on the satellite tuner. Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place.
Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" ( pg. 40).

SELECT AV2 SELECT MODE

When you select "SAT", refer to "IMPORTANT" on page 43.
Be sure not to turn on the satellite tuner before the programme is executed; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the satellite tuner's power is turned on. If you have connected another appliance other than a satellite tuner to the AV2 IN/DECODER connector, be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode; otherwise, the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance's power is turned on. Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer-recording cannot be done at the same time.

ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE PROG REC MODE
Press and hold REC LINK on the recorder for about 2 seconds. The button lights up and the recorder turns off automatically. To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, press REC LINK. The button's light goes off. If the recorder's power is off, it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode.

Auto Satellite Prog recording is possible with the AV2 IN/DECODER connector only. ( pg. 43, 44) For timer programming of the satellite tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite tuner. Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite tuner does not have a timer. The button's light blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress. Pressing the recorder's button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder's power and disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode. If there are more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording, it is not possible to set the different tape speed per each; the tape speed selected in step 2 will be applicable to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording. The B.E.S.T. system ( pg. 24) does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress. Just Clock ( pg. 56) does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged. Depending on the type of satellite tuner, the recorder may not record a slight portion of the beginning of the programme or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme. If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Recording mode when the satellite tuner's power is on, the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Prog recording even though the button's light blinks. When the satellite tuner shuts off once and is turned back on again, the recorder starts recording. When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder's power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished, the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though "AUTO TIMER" is set to "ON". After Auto Satellite Programme recording, the number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the Instant ReView function ( pg. 19). You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer. When you press and hold the recorder's REC LINK button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode, if the button does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite tuner's power is off, Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work properly with that satellite tuner*. If this is the case, perform "Express Timer Programming" ( pg. 28) to timer-record a satellite programme.

Perfect Connections

This is an example of recommended connection if you have both satellite tuner and decoder.
Connect the decoder to the satellite tuner's connector, AV1 IN/ OUT connector to TV's connector, and AV2 IN/DECODER connector to the satellite tuner's connector. Then connect the satellite tuner and TV.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.)
Set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2". ( pg. 40) You can use Automatic Satellite Program Recording function ( pg. 33) with this connection. To view a programme via the satellite tuner, select L-2 mode by pressing NUMBER keys and/or TV PROG so that "L-2" appears on the display panel. To receive a scrambled broadcast, descramble the signal with the satellite tuner. For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite tuner and decoder.

Outdoor Unit

Aerial
21-pin AV input connector (SCART) Back of TV

Satellite Cable

TV Aerial cable

Decoder

Back of Recorder Mains outlet
This is an example of basic connection if you have both satellite tuner and decoder.
Connect the decoder to your recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector and AV1 IN/OUT connector to the satellite tuner's connector. Then connect the satellite tuner and TV. If you have a decoder for satellite broadcast, connect it to the satellite tuner's connector.
To record a satellite programme which delivers the Y/C signal, set "AV2 SELECT" to "AV2" and "AV1 SELECT" to "S-VIDEO". You can obtain high-quality S-VHS picture. If you connect your recorder and TV via S-Video cable VCS211 (not provided), you can enjoy high-quality S-VHS pictures. Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER" to view a scrambled broadcast. ( pg. 40) Automatic Satellite Program Recording function is not possible with this connection. To view a programme via the satellite tuner, select L-1 mode by pressing NUMBER keys and/or TV PROG so that "L-1" appears on the display panel. For details, refer to the instruction manual for the satellite tuner and decoder.

Aerial TV Aerial cable

Aerial connector Back of TV

S-VIDEO IN connector

Back of Recorder

Mains outlet Decoder

The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels.
Connecting/ Using A Decoder
TV Receiver RF Cable (provided)
TV Aerial Cable AV1 IN/OUT
Set "AV2 SELECT" to "DECODER". ( pg. 40)

SELECT INPUT MODE

CONNECT DECODER
Connect your recorder's AV2 IN/DECODER connector to the decoder's Euroconnector using a 21-pin SCART cable.

SET TUNER

Perform the procedure as described in "When Receiving A Scrambled Broadcast" on page 51.

Now the video channel is set to off.

With RF Connection

Press TV PROG + or to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in your area. (Ex.) If channel 50 is available in your area
With AV Connection or S-VIDEO Connection: To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to its AV mode. With RF Connection: The channel on which the screen in step 3 appears clearly is your video channel. To view picture signals from the video recorder, set your TV to the Video Channel.

SET JUST CLOCK

The default setting is OFF. Set as desired by pressing %, then press OK or #. For the Just clock function, "Just Clock" on page 56. If you set to OFF, you can disregard the next step as you wont be able to receive regular clock adjustments.
SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE CHANNEL POSITION
The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from channel position 1. Press % to set the channel position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data, then press OK or #.

START CLOCK OPERATION

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 recorders power is on. the recorder is in the Timer mode. a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the built-in clocks time and the actual time. the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode ( pg. 33). the recorder is in the Power Save mode ( pg. 12). If Just Clock is set to "ON", the recorders clock is automatically adjusted at the start/end of Summer Time. Just Clock may not function properly depending on the reception condition.

SHOWVIEW Setup

Normally, Auto Set Up ( pg. 6), Preset Download ( pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 48) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically. You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. When timer-programming with SHOWVIEW, the channel position, where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder, is not selected or when you add a channel after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place. Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually. When you delete a channel or change channel positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place. Set the Guide Program Numbers for all the receivable stations manually. When you wish to timer-record a satellite programme with SHOWVIEW. Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite tuner.

If you are using the RF OUT connection. set the TV receiver to the VIDEO channel. perform "Video Channel Set". ( pg. 55) If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode. Try manual tracking. ( pg. 17) Consult your JVC dealer.
2. Noise appears during visual search. 3. Noise appears during normal playback. 4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear. 5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.
Automatic tracking is engaged.
Engage and adjust tracking manually. ( pg. 17)
1. Recording cannot be started.
There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed. L-1, L-2, F-1 or S-1 has been selected as the input mode. The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected. All necessary power switches have not been turned on. The input mode is not correct. The camcorder has not been properly connected. The input mode is not correct.
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed. Set to the desired channel. Confirm that the source is properly connected. Confirm that all units power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to L-1, L-2, F-1 or S-1. Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to L-1, L-2, F-1 or S-1.
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.
4. Camcorder recording is not possible.
1. Timer recording wont work.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. The timer is not engaged. Timer recording is in progress.
Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press and confirm that is displayed on the display panel. Timer programming cant be performed while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes. Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact. Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press again. 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. Refer to "Guide Program Number Set" and re-perform the procedure ( pg. 58).

Q. " " and "" remain lit on the display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. Q. Can I programme the timer while Im watching a tape or a TV broadcast? A. You wont see the picture as it is replaced by the onscreen menu, but the audio from the programme or tape youre viewing can be heard. Q. Is it possible to timer-record a TV programme broadcast in 2000? A. Yes, it is possible.

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 the heads. Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord. Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

FRONT VIEW

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Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors.
STANDBY/ON Button pg. 6 DIGITAL TBC/NR Button pg. 18 REVIEW Button pg. 19 Cassette Loading Slot PLAY Button pg. 15 JOG Dial pg. 16 SHUTTLE Ring pg. S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors pg. TV PROG +/ Buttons pg. 20

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REC LINK Button pg. 33 Counter Reset (C. RESET) Button pg. 21 Display Panel pg. 63 Infrared Beam Receiving Window RECORD Button pg. 20 PAUSE Button pg. 16 SP/LP Button pg. 20 Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button pg. 42 STOP/EJECT Button pg. 15

REAR VIEW

5 Mains Power Cord pg. 4 S-VIDEO OUT Connector pg. 5 AV1 OUT Switch pg. 4 AV1 IN/OUT Connector pg. 4, 38, ANT. IN Connector pg. 4
6 AV2 IN/DECODER Connector pg. 38, 7 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors pg. Remote PAUSE Connector pg. RF OUT Connector pg. 4

DISPLAY PANEL

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1 B.E.S.T. Picture System Display pg. 24 Audio Level Indicator 2 Programme Time Indicators pg. Symbolic Mode Indicators