JVC SR-VS20EK manual

SR-VS20EK Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0543-001A 625 T V P R + T V P R – T V – T V + 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 VHS DV TV CABLE/SAT TV/VCR – –:– – AUDIO 0000 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE PR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX WEEKLY/HEBDO EXPRESS LCD PROG 0 PROG OK 3 4 4 MENU 30 SEC ENTER/ENTREE DV IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE DV VHS DV[...]

2 SAFETY FIRST IMPORT ANT 䡲 Please read the various precautions on p. 2 – 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder . 䡲 It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable p[...]

3 V ideo tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP/EP (Long Play/Extended Play) mode cannot be played back on a single-speed video recorder . The ST ANDBY/ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off. " " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON. When [...]

4 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 main[...]

5 QUICK SET UP GUIDE T V P R + T V P R – T V – T V + 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 VHS DV TV CABLE/SAT TV/VCR – – : – – AUDIO 0000 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE PR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX WEEKLY/HEBDO EXPRESS LCD PROG 0 PROG OK 3 4 4 MENU 30 SEC ENTER/ENTREE STEP 1 CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW Dear Customer , Thank you f[...]

6 S OUT SORTIE (DV/VHS) ANTENNA ANTENNE IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE AUDIO (DV/VHS) L R AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT OUT SORTIE RF Cable (provided) QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) STEP 2 INST ALLA TION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV Place the recorder on a stable, flat surface. A V CONNECTION T o c[...]

7 S OUT SORTIE (DV/VHS) ANTENNA ANTENNE IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE AUDIO (DV/VHS) L R AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT OUT SORTIE NOTES: ● Y ou can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures. ● If your television is not stereo-capable, use the recorder's AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an [...]

8 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 QUICK SET UP GUIDE (cont.) STEP 3 AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS, CLOCK A N D GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and VIDEO Plus+ assigned Guide Program numbers automatically the first time the button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder [...]

9 PRESET DOWNLOAD SET THE TUNER CHANNELS B Y DOWNLOADING FROM YOUR TV , CLOCK AND GUI DE PROGRAM NUMBERS Before performing the following procedure, make sure that: 䡲 the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder and a 21-pin SCAR T cable is connected between your TV and the recorder . 䡲 the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet. [...]

10 IMPORT ANT 䡲 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 the VIDEO Plus+ system, the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station. When programm[...]

11 T -V LINK T -V Link Functions When you connect the recorder and your TV via a fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable ( 墌 pg. 6), the following functions are available. Y ou can use these functions only with a TV offering T-V Link, etc.* For details, refer to the instruction manual for your TV . * Compatible with TVs offering T -V Link, EasyLink, Megal[...]

12 Installing Satellite Contr oller SITUA TE SA TELLITE CONTROLLER 1 Place the Satellite Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the satellite receiver ’ s remote sensor is unobstructed. A TT ACH SA TELLITE CONTROLLER 2 Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Satellite Controller . MAKE CONNECTIONS 3 Be s[...]

13 SA T CONTROL SET BRAND : – – [ 0–9 ] = [MENU] : EXIT SA T CONTROL SET SA T PROG : – – – [ 0–9 ] = : TEST [MENU] : EXIT SA T CONTROL SET SA T PROG : 111 CHANGED TO 111 NOT CHANGED [ 5 ∞ ] = [MENU] : EXIT NOTES: ● The Satellite Controller may not work with all types of satellite receiver . ● For some satellite receivers, you ne[...]

14 BASIC OPERA TIONS Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Making sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the recorder . Don ’ t apply too much pressure when inserting. ● VHS deck The recorder power comes on automatically . The counter is reset to 0:00:00. DV deck First t[...]

15 A TTENTION (VHS Deck) ● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by- frame playback mode, ● the picture will be distorted. ● noise bars will appear . ● there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP mode. ● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with a tape recorded in LP/EP mode. ● Noise may appear o[...]

16 BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) Time Code (DV Deck) During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing or editing a tape. T o perform Random Assemble Editing ( 墌 pg. 40), time code is necessary . NOTES: The presence of a blank (unrecorded) portion in the middle of a tape can[...]

17 Recording LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact. ● The recorder power comes on automatically . The counter is reset to 0:00:00. SELECT VHS DECK 2 Press VHS . CHOOSE A PROGRAMME 3 Press PR +/ – or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record. SET T APE SPEED 4 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) . Chec[...]

18 BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC". ● T urn on the recorder before loading a cassette. SELECT DV DECK 2 Press DV . CHOOSE A PROGRAMME 3 Press PR +/ – or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record. SET T APE SPEED 4 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) . Che[...]

19 Record One Pr ogramme While W atching Another T ape Remaining Time (VHS Deck Only) DISPLA Y REMAINING TIME 1 Press – – : – – until the time remaining on the tape appears. ● The display panel shows the tape remaining time with " " displayed. ● By pressing the – – : – – button, you can change the display to show the c[...]

20 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN 2 Press PROG . The front display panel looks like this: ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER 3 Press the NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number of the programme you wish to record, then press OK . ● If you make a mistake, press and input the correct number . The PlusCode number you enter appears on[...]

21 SET T APE SPEED 5 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 6 Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is lit on the display panel, PDC is set to ON. If "VPS/PDC OFF" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC " is not lit on [...]

22 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 WEEKLY 7 9 DAILY 6 Express Timer Pr ogramming BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) If you don ’ t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your recorder to timer -record the programme. START+/ – 2,3 4 PROG 1,9 ACCESS VIDEO PLUS+ SCREEN 1 Press PROG . ACCESS PROGRA[...]

23 ENTER PRESET POSITION 6 Press PR +/ – to enter the preset position corre- sponding to the broadcast- ing station you wish to record. SET T APE SPEED 7 Press SP/LP/EP ( ) to set the tape speed. SET PDC MODE 8 Press PDC to select "ON" or "OFF". If "VPS/PDC ON" is displayed on the screen or "VPS/ PDC" is li[...]

24 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 BASIC OPERA TIONS (cont.) Check, Cancel And Replace Pr ogrammes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 1 Press ‰ , then press . ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN/DISPLA Y 2 Press . ● The programme check screen or display appears for the deck (VHS or DV) being selected. ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN/ DISPLA Y 3 Press again to check more [...]

25 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 VHS ST ART STOP CH DATE 18 : 00 10 : 00 3 24 . 12 21 0 : 00 10 : 45 2 25 . 12 31 1 : 30 13 : 00 1 25 . 12 42 2 : 00 23 : 00 92 DAIL Y 5 6 DV [ 5 ∞ ] = [PROG] : EXIT A TTENTION If the programme you have just made and "DV" are blinking, there is a conflicting programme on the DV deck. Press %fi to move[...]

26 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 Super VHS (S-VHS), Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) and VHS (VHS Deck Only) Y our recorder can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS. T o record in S-VHS: Perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set "S-VHS" to "ON ". Then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light on the display [...]

27 Super VHS ET (S-VHS ET) — Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality (VHS deck Only) This function allows you to record in SP mode on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality . T apes recorded using this function can be played back on a recorder equipped with the S-VHS ET function. ● Y ou can activate this function only before you start recording[...]

28 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) Playback/ Recording According T o T ape Charac- teristics The B.E.S.T . (Biconditional Equalised Signal T racking) system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. The defaul[...]

29 Recording ST ART RECORDING 1 Press and hold RECORD and press PLA Y on the remote, or press RECORD on the recorder . DURING B.E.S.T . B.E.S.T . COMPLETE ● 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 (or EP) modes only after a tap[...]

30 Y our video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing. In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments. This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders[...]

31 Digital 3R (VHS Deck Only) Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %fi , then press OK or # . SELECT DIGIT AL 3 R SET MODE 3 Move the highlight bar (poi[...]

32 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 Index Search (VHS Deck Only) Y our 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. ACTIV A TE INDEX SEARCH 1 Press @ or # ( ™ or ?[...]

33 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 REVIEW Instant ReV iew (VHS Deck Only) Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer -recorded programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can easily access any of them. NOTE: Before starting, make sure that the recorder is off and that[...]

34 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 Selecting The Sound Y ou W ant AUDIO Soundtrack Selection (VHS Deck) The VHS recording deck 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 on the remote control changes the soundtrack being p[...]

35 Soundtrack Selection (DV Deck) The DV recording deck is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: NOTES: When "12BIT MODE" is set to "FULL SOUND": ● For bilingual tapes, both [...]

36 Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Pr ogrammes Y our recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound decoder (NICAM), making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible. When the recorder is tuned to a different station, the type of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. ● T o listen to a st[...]

37 Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Advantages Of S-VHS V ideo Recorders Y ou can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or , from S-VHS to S-VHS. ● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better picture quality tha[...]

38 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) Because this recorder includes both a VHS deck and a DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. LOAD CASSETTES 1 Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV cassette. SELECT DUBBING DIRECTION 2 Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and recording on the VHS deck. T[...]

39 Y ou can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping wherever you wish. LOAD CASSETTES 1 Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV cassette. SELECT DUBBING DIRECTION 2 Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and recording on the VHS deck. The dubbing direction (DV → ) indicator lights. OR Press ← when you want playback [...]

40 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) 64-pr ogram Editing Memor y (8 pr ogrammes x 8 scenes) By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette. Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck. Rando[...]

41 LOCA TE EDIT -OUT POINT 6 Press PLA Y to start playback. Find the point where you want the edited scene to end, then press P AUSE . Then, press IN/OUT . The edit-out point appears on the screen. REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 . ● T o change previously registered points, press . The registered points disappear , one at a time[...]

42 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) Edit Fr om A Camcorder Y ou can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder . Y ou can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device such as a camcorder which has a DV output/input connector . Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or audio quality as a result o[...]

43 Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only) VIDEO OUT EDIT Camcorder VIDEO input Recorder P AUSE connector AUDIO OUT V ideo Cable (not provided) Player AUDIO input A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... Mini-Plug Cable (not provided) (JVC camcorder only) S-VIDEO OUT EDIT Camcorder S-VIDEO input Recorder P AUSE connector A[...]

44 Edit T o Or Fr om Another V ideo Recorder Y ou can use your video recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the player ’ s 21-pin SCART connector to the recorder ’ s 21-pin SCART connector as illustrated on page 45. A When Using Y our V ideo Recorder As The Source Player ... ... connect its A V1 (L-1)[...]

45 NOTES: ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer . ● For Y/C signal input/output, be sure to use a 21-pin SCAR T cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal. ● When you select EDIT to dub tapes in step 4 , be sure to select AUT O (or NORM when B.E.S.T . is set to OFF) after you finish dubbing the tapes. ● When you use this[...]

46 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) DV Audio Dubbing This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with "SOUND MODE" set to "12BIT" (  pg. 35). Y ou can then play back audio that you recorded by connecting other audio or video equipment to this recorder . Y ou cannot [...]

47 NOTES: ● Once the Audio Dubbing starts, you can not use the other deck. ● 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 on the remote control to select " HIFI NORM" ( VHS deck only  pg. 34 ). ● Audio[...]

48 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) VHS Inser t Editing 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. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously . [...]

49 NOTES: ● Once the Insert Editing starts, you can not use the other deck. ● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer . ● Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS/S-VHS cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to "SA VE". ● When Inse[...]

50 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) L-1 OUTPUT/INPUT Setting The A V1 (L-1) IN/OUT connector accepts and delivers either a composite signal (regular video signal) or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated). Set "L-1 OUTPUT" and "L-1 INPUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the type of[...]

51 S-VHS/AUDIO OUT Setting Set "S-VHS/AUDIO OUT" to the appropriate mode depending on the selection of the playing deck (VHS or DV) for editing. Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or # . Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "S-V[...]

52 Remote Contr ol Functions 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 NUMBER "4" NUMBER "3" ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) NUMBER "1" Remote A/B/C/D Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently . Each of recorders can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). The remote c[...]

53 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 TV +/ – Contr ol Y our TV Using Additional Buttons Use the NUMBER keys, and the button, button or ‰ button to select the TV ’ s channel. ● W ith televisions under Code 01, 02, 07, 10, 1 1, 14, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33 or 35, the button corresponds to the 1-digit/2-digit entry switching button (often labelle[...]

54 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 NUMBER ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS (cont.) Satellite Receiver Multi- Brand Remote Control Y our remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set. In addition to JVC satellite receivers, other manufacturer ’ s satellite receivers can also be controlled. SET SA TELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE 1[...]

55 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 OK MENU On-Screen Display NOTES: ● When you use this recorder as the player for editing, be sure to set "O.S.D." to "OFF" before starting. ● During playback, the operation mode indicators may sometimes be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used. Y ou can choose whether or not to[...]

56 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 Power Save Mode Y ou can reduce the power consumption while the recorder is turned off. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "MODE SET", then press OK or # . SELECT POWER SA VE MODE 3 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (point[...]

57 Auto SP → LP Timer (VHS Deck Only) If, when timer -recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. For Example . . . Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180- minute tape NOTES: ● The Auto SP → LP T imer feature is no[...]

58 Repeat Playback (VHS Deck Only) Y our video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly . ST ART PLA YBACK 1 Press PLAY . ACTIV A TE REPEA T PLA YBACK 2 Press PLA Y and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. ● The Play indicator ( ) on the display panel blinks slowly . ● The tape plays 100 times automatically , a[...]

59 S OUT SORTIE (DV/VHS) ANTENNA ANTENNE IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE AUDIO (DV/VHS) L R AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT OUT SORTIE DECODER TV VCR Connecting T o A Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the video recorder's A V2 (L-2) IN/DECODER connector , then connect the r[...]

60 S OUT SORTIE (DV/VHS) ANTENNA ANTENNE IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE AUDIO (DV/VHS) L R AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT OUT SORTIE I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Connecting T o A Stereo System These instructions enable you to connect your [...]

61 Connecting T o A Printer Y ou can make printouts of video images by connecting the GV -DT1/GV -DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the DV IN/OUT connector . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the printer ’ s DV IN connector to the recorder ’ s DV IN/OUT connector . SELECT DECK 2 Press DV . ● When you use the VHS deck . . . Press ← beside th[...]

62 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 When you edit from the DV deck to the VHS deck (or from the VHS deck to the DV deck), you can enter a title to a scene by connecting a video titler . Connecting T o A V ideo Titler MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the recorder and the video titler as shown in the illustration in the left column. PREP ARE PLA YING DECK [...]

63 ST ART PLA YBACK 7 Press DV or VHS for the playing deck, then press PLA Y . ST ART RECORDING 8 Press DV or VHS for the recording deck, then press RECORD at the point from where you want to start recording. ENTER TITLE 9 Enter a title at the point where you want the title to be displayed. NOTES: ● For the operation of the video titler , refer t[...]

64 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 MENU SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS T uner Set IMPORT ANT Perform the following steps only if — — Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( 墌 pg. 8) or Preset Download ( 墌 pg. 9). — you have moved to a different area or if a new station starts broadcasting in your area. Y our recorder n[...]

65 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 VIEW CONFIRMA TION SCREEN 4 After "SCAN COMPLETED" is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears. The stations your recorder located appear on a Confirmation screen — preset positions (PR), channels (CH) and station names (ID – 墌 pg[...]

66 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Storing Channels Manually T o store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( 墌 pg. 8), Preset Download ( 墌 pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set ( 墌 pg. 64). ACCESS MAIN MENU 1 Press MENU . ACCESS CONFIRMA TION SCREEN 2 Press %fi to move the highlight bar (pointer) to “ MANUAL [...]

67 Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the C onfirmation screen before continuing. Change Station Preset Position SELECT ITEM 1 Press %fi @# until the item you want to move begins blinking. Then press OK and the station name (ID) and its channel (CH) number begin blinking. SELECT NEW POSITION 2 Press[...]

68 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 66 to access the C onfirmation screen before continuing. SELECT ITEM 1 Press %fi @# until the item you want begins blinking. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 2 Press OK twice. SELECT NEW ST A TION 3 Press # until the station name (ID) begins blink[...]

69 SELECT ST A TION NAME CHARACTER 1 Press # until the first letter of the station name begins blinking. ENTER NEW CHARACTER 2 Press %fi to cycle through the characters (A – Z, 0 – 9, – , * , +, (space) ) and stop when the desired character is indicated, then press # to enter . Enter the remaining characters the same way (maximum of 4). Afte[...]

70 TV Station And ID List ST A TION NAME ID* Anglia TV ANGL ARD ARD AR TE AR TE BBC Group BBC BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 BR1 Bayern3 BR3 BR T1 BR T1 BR T2 BR T2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + CH+ CNN CNN Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4 Channel 5 CH 5 DRS DRS DR TV DR TV DSF DSF Euronews EURN Euro[...]

71 TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV . BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London & South-East Bluebell Hill ......................... 40 46 43 65 — Crystal Palace ....................... 26 33 23 30 37 Dover .......................[...]

72 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 0 3 4 4 Just Clock The Just Clock function provides accurate time keeping through automatic adjustments at regular intervals, by reading data from a PDC signal. The Just Clock option can be set "ON" or "OFF" at the Clock Set screen (the default setting is "ON"). Press OK until the Just Clock[...]

73 VIDEO Plus+ ® System Setup IMPORT ANT Normally , Auto Set Up (  pg. 8), Preset Download (  pg. 9) or Auto Channel Set (  pg. 6 4) sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically . Y ou need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases. ● When timer-programming with the VIDEO Plus+ system, the preset position, wh[...]

74 PLA YBACK 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 (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck) to protect the heads. Q. When returning from multi-speed sea[...]

75 Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair . T r oubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The mains power cord is discon- nected. ● " ‰ " is displayed on the[...]

76 CORRECTIVE ACTION Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. Press ‰ and confirm that " ‰ " is displayed on the display panel. Set the channel position other than "F-1" before engaging to T imer - Standby mode. T imer programming can ’ t be performed while a timer recording is in progress. W ait until it finishes. VHS [...]

77 CORRECTIVE ACTION Position the camcorder so its microphone is away from the TV . T urn the TV ’ s volume down. If you need the skipped channels, restore them (  pg. 66). Press P AUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLA Y to resume recording. Perform manual setting again. T urn off the recorder once and connect the TV aer[...]

78 FRONT VIEW DV IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE DV VHS DV S-VIDEO P AUSE MONT AGE VIDEO L –AUDIO– R A.DUB INSERT PR DV VHS ST ART R.A.EDIT IN/OUT S-VHS ET F – 1 DUB COPIE ST ANDBY/ON Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where remote control should be aimed when in use. DV EJECT Button [...]

79 R.A. EDIT Button accesses R.A. EDIT screen.  pg. 40 IN/OUT Button registers edit-in or edit-out point for Random Assemble Editing.  pg. 40, 41 ST ART Button starts Random Assemble Editing.  pg. 41 JOG Dial plays back frame by frame during Still or Play mode.  pg. 15 SHUTTLE Ring performs forward and reverse slow-motion and search dur[...]

80 S OUT SORTIE (DV/VHS) ANTENNA ANTENNE IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE AUDIO (DV/VHS) L R AV2 (L-2) IN/DECODER ENTREE/DECODEUR AV1 (L-1) IN/OUT ENTREE/SORTIE SAT CONTROL CONTROLEUR SAT OUT SORTIE ANTENNA IN Connector enables connection of aerial.  pg. 6, 7 A V1 (L-1) IN/OUT Connector enables A V connection to TV or second recorder; input recordable when [...]

81 DISPLA Y P ANEL B.E.S.T . Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B.E.S.T . is active.  pg. 28 Symbolic Mode Indicators T ape Speed Indicators display mode of recording; light during Record or Play mode.  pg. 17, 18 Programme Time Indicators show the programme start time ( ) and the programme stop time ( ) for timer -recordi[...]

82 REMOTE CONTROL Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV .  pg. 53 SUBSIDIARY INFORMA TION (cont.) T V P R + T V P R – T V – T V + 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 2 1 2 3 VHS DV TV CABLE/SAT TV/VCR – – : – – AUDIO 0000 START DEBUT STOP FIN DATE PR DAILY/QTDN. VPS/PDC AUX WEEKLY/HEBDO EXPRESS LCD PR[...]

83 How T o Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands. (  pg. 53, 5 4 ) ● Point the remote control toward the sensor window . ● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m. NOTES: ● When insertin[...]

SR-VS20EK COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. EK Printed in Japan 0101IYV * ID * JVE VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED SPECIFICA TIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V ` , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 33 W Power off : 7.9 W T emperature Operating : 5 ° C to 40 ° C Storage : – 20 ° C to 60 ° C Operating po[...]