CONTENTS
SAFETY FIRST
2
Safety Precautions .....................................2
Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use
Of Equipment ............................................3
INDEX
4
Mini DV/S-VHS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
10
Check Contents .......................................10
Basic Connections ...................................11
S-VIDEO Connection ...............................12
INITIAL SETTINGS
13
Auto Set Up .............................................13
Preset Download .....................................14
T-V LINK
16
T-V Link Functions ..................................16
SAT CONTROL SET
17
Satellite Receiver Control Setting .............17
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK
20
Basic Playback (VHS deck) ......................20
Basic Recording (VHS deck) ....................21
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
TV
DV
VHS
CABLE/SAT
–
–:–
–
1
2
LCD PROG
AUDIO
TV/VCR
1
2
5
3
3
4
6
EDITING
44
VPS/PDC
DAILY/QTDN. WEEKLY/HEBDO
4
4
7
8
9
Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) .............44
Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) .............45
Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) .........46
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) .........47
Edit From A Camcorder ...........................48
Edit To Or From Another Video
0000
AUX
MENU
0
ENTER/ENTREE
OK
1
PROG
30 SEC
3
2
START
DEBUT
STOP
FIN
DATE
PR
EXPRESS
PULL-OPEN
TIRER-OUVRIR
PULL-OPEN
TIRER-OUVRIR
Recorder ..................................................50
Output/Input Set ......................................52
Audio Dubbing ........................................54
Insert Editing ............................................56
Random Assemble Editing .......................58
PR
Ð
/
+
PUSH
/
TURN
DV
VHS
24H
EXPRESS
DV
DUB VHS
COPIE
1
3
2
REMOTE CONTROL
60
Remote Control Functions .......................60
625
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
63
Connecting To A Printer ..........................63
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver ..........64
Connecting/Using A Stereo System ..........65
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
66
Mode Set .................................................66
Tuner Set .................................................72
Clock Set .................................................80
®
VIDEO Plus+ System Setup ....................82
TROUBLESHOOTING
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SPECIFICATIONS
83
87
88
89
LIST OF TERMS
EN
LPT0679-001A
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Some Do’s And Don’ts On The Safe Use
Of Equipment
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment 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 requirements
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL...
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the
case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than
sorry!
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
PR –
/
+
R.A.EDIT
START
PUSH / TURN
DV
VHS
DV IN/OUT
ENTREE/SORTIE DV
24H
EXPRESS
IN /OUT
DV
DUB VHS
COPIE
INSERT
A.DUB
1
3
2
A STANDBY/ON 1 Button ੬ pg. 13
B DV Eject Button ੬ pg. 30, 31
C Stop 8 Button ੬ pg. 20, 21, 30, 31
D Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot
E Play 4 Button ੬ pg. 20, 30
O Dubbing Direction (DV
/
VHS) Indicators
੬ pg. 44, 45
P Dubbing (DUB) Button ੬ pg. 44, 45
Dubbing Direction (
/
) Buttons ੬ pg. 44, 45
Q Record 7 Button ੬ pg. 21, 31
F Pause 9 Button ੬ pg. 21, 22, 31, 32
G DV Button ੬ pg. 30, 31
R DV mode Indicators ੬ pg. 30, 31
S Infrared Beam Receiving Window
T Front Display Panel ੬ pg. 6
U VHS mode Indicators ੬ pg. 20, 21
V 24H EXPRESS # Button ੬ pg. 40
W Advanced JOG Dial ੬ pg. 20, 30, 40
X INSERT Button ੬ pg. 57
Y Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button ੬ pg. 58
Z Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button ੬ pg. 55
a Remote PAUSE Connector ੬ pg. 48
b AUDIO Input Connectors ੬ pg. 48, 54, 56
c S-VIDEO Input Connector ੬ pg. 48, 56
H VHS Button ੬ pg. 20, 21
I VHS Cassette Loading Slot
J Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button
੬ pg. 58
K Random Assemble Edit START Button ੬ pg. 59
L VIDEO Input Connector ੬ pg. 48, 56
M VHS Eject Button ੬ pg. 20, 21
N DV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) ੬ pg. 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.
PULL-OPEN
TIRER-OUVRIR
To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the
cover.
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REAR VIEW
IN/OUT
ENTREE/SORTIE
AV1 (L-1)
ANTENNA
ANTENNE
OUT
SORTIE
S
IN
AUDIO
ENTREE
L
OUT
SORTIE
OUT
SORTIE
R
SAT CONTROL
CONTROLEUR SAT
IN/DECODER
ENTREE/DECODEUR
AV2 (L-2)
A ANTENNA IN Connector ੬ pg. 11
B S OUT Connector ੬ pg. 12
C AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector
੬ pg. 11, 50, 64
D Mains Power Cord ੬ pg. 11
E ANTENNA OUT Connector ੬ pg. 11
F AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER Connector
੬ pg. 17, 50, 64
G SAT CONTROL Connector ੬ pg. 17
H AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors ੬ 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 if the recorder is turned off.
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INDEX (cont.)
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
A B.E.S.T. Picture System Display (VHS deck only)
੬ pg. 29
C Tape Speed Indicators ੬ pg. 21, 31
D Start Time Indicator ( ) ੬ pg. 38, 40
Stop Time Indicator ( ) ੬ pg. 38, 40
E “Timer” Indicator ੬ pg. 37, 39, 40
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only)
੬ pg. 27
B Symbolic Mode Indicators
STILL:
SLOW:
PLAY:
FF/REW VARIABLE
SEARCH:
RECORD:
G Channel/Clock Display ੬ pg. 15
H Instant REVIEW Indicator (VHS deck only)
੬ pg. 23
RECORD PAUSE:
I PDC* Indicator ੬ pg. 37, 39
AUDIO DUBBING:
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:
INSERT:
* 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) ੬ pg. 69
K VCR Indicator
L “Cassette Loaded” Mark
M Counter/Remain Display (VHS deck only)
੬ pg. 27
INSERT PAUSE:
AV INSERT:
Time Code Display (DV deck only) ੬ pg. 35
N Mode Display (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 53), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
AV INSERT PAUSE:
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 67), various
H Tape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press 3 or
5 from the Stop mode
or perform an Index Search
(੬ pg. 23). The position of
“q” in relation to “0”
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
(beginning) or “+” (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
Beginning
End
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
I Type of Broadcast ੬ pg. 28
J VHS Indicator
A Operation Mode Indicators
B Tape Speed SP/LP/EP
* EP is for NTSC playback only.
C NTSC]PAL Indicator
K Current Day/Month/Year
L Clock Display
M Channel Position Number and Station Name/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)
D Tape Direction
E Counter Display
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator ੬ pg. 27
G Audio Mode Display ੬ pg. 25
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 53), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
Dubbing Direction Indicators
(DV } VHS) ੬ pg. 44, 45
N Timer Warning Display
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-
recording is to start in 5 minutes 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
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck)
When “O.S.D.” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 67), various
E Audio Mode Display ੬ pg. 33
F Type of Broadcast ੬ pg. 35
G DV Indicator
operational indicators appear on the TV screen.
H Current Day/Month/Year
I Clock Display
J Channel Position Number and Station Name/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1, L-2, F-1 or SAT*)
* When “L-2 SELECT” is set to “SAT” (੬ pg. 53), “SAT” appears
instead of “L-2”.
Dubbing Direction Indicators
(DV ] VHS) ੬ pg. 44, 45
K Timer Warning Display
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-
recording is to start in 5 minutes 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.
A Operation Mode Indicators
B Tape Speed SP/LP
C Sound Mode Display ੬ pg. 71
D Time Code Display ੬ pg. 35, 71
ERROR Indicator*
* ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a
copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is
not possible depending on the condition.
L “Cassette Loaded” Mark
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