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JVC PU30425 Instructions Manual

JVC PU30425 Instructions Manual

Video cassette recorder

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CONTENTS
Safety Precautions .................................... 2
Some Do's And Dont's ............................. 3
Basic Connections ................................... 4
Tuner Set .................................................. 8
Clock Set ................................................. 9
Basic Playback ....................................... 11
Playback Features .................................. 12
Basic Recording ..................................... 20
B.E.S.T. Picture System ........................... 21
On-Screen Displays ............................... 23
Recording Features ................................ 24
Information On Video Plus+ .................. 26
Guide Channel Set .............................. 26
Video Plus+ Timer Recording ................. 28
Regular Timer Programming .................. 30
Timer Warning .................................... 32
Auto SP/LP Timer ................................. 33
PDC Recording ................................... 33
Recorder ................................................ 34
Edit From A Camcorder ......................... 35
Random Assemble Editing ..................... 36
Audio Dubbing ...................................... 38
Multi-Brand Remote Control .................. 40
Storing Channels Manually .................... 41
Delete A Channel .................................. 42
Set Stations ............................................ 43
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Storing Channels Manually ... 41 Delete A Channel ... 42 Change Station Preset Position ... 42 Set Stations ... 43 TV STATION AND ID LIST TV STATION CHANNEL NUMBER GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS INDEX SPECIFICATIONS PU30425-1790-2...
  • Page 2: Video Cassette Recorder

    ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter- rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur. SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT Please read the various precautions on p.
  • Page 3: Some Do's And Dont's

    4-STEP QUICK SET UP TUNE THE TV TO YOUR BASIC CONNECTION VIDEO RECORDER PAGE 4 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.
  • Page 4: Installing Your New Recorder

    Basic Connections Aerial terminal It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COM- PLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PER- FORMED. CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications”...
  • Page 5: Tune The Tv To Your Video Recorder

    TV. RESET OUTPUT MODE Return the RF OUT switch to ON. NOTE: If some interference noise is continually seen on the screen, consult your JVC dealer. RF output channel adjustment screw...
  • Page 6: Connection To A Satellite Receiver

    Connection To A Satellite Receiver Outdoor Unit Satellite Cable Satellite Receiver Unit DECODER Mains outlet AUDIO OUT RF OUT ON–TEST–OFF Back of Recorder NOTES: When connecting your recorder to a TV equipped with 21-pin SCART connectors, follow the illustration above using the cables shown in gray.
  • Page 7: Connection To A Stereo System

    Connection To A Stereo System Audio Cable (not provided) Mains outlet AUDIO OUT ON–TEST–OFF AUDIO OUT MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR terminals on your stereo system's receiver or amplifier. NOTES: When connecting your recorder's audio output connectors to a stereo amplifier, make sure you connect L and R correctly.
  • Page 8: Initial Settings

    Tuner Set NOTES: Fine tuning is performed automatically when you select “AUTO CH SET”. If you want to perform it manually, refer to page 44. To set the tuner manually, refer to “Storing Channels Manually” pg. 41). Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes.
  • Page 9: Clock Set

    Clock Set If you performed Auto Channel Set ( built-in clock is also set automatically. The Auto and Manual clock setting procedures are necessary when . . . – a power outage of more than 3 minutes occurs. – the tuner has been set manually. –...
  • Page 10: Set Date And Time

    3,4, PUSH JOG Manual Clock Set 3,4, NOTES: Just Clock (when set to "ON") enables adjustment of the recorder's built-in clock every hour on the hour, except for 11 o'clock in the evening and midnight. Just Clock is not effective when . . . –...
  • Page 11: 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. Usable cassettes Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder.
  • Page 12: Playback Features

    Playback Features PUSH JOG Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control. NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures. Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback TV PROG. PLAY To resume normal playback, press PLAY. PAUSE Slow Motion To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
  • Page 13 PUSH JOG Variable-Speed Search ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on page 12). During playback, press PUSH JOG The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.
  • Page 14 REVIEW SP/LP Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG. buttons. TV PROG. NOTE: When a new tape is inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.
  • Page 15: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 20 times repeatedly. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds, then release. The Play indicator ( OPERATE slowly. The tape plays 20 times automatically, and then stops.
  • Page 16: Index Search

    Index Search Your recorder automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. NOTE: Before starting, make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode. DISPLAY Tape Remaining Time PUSH JOG...
  • Page 17 C.RESET SCENE FINDER Scene Finder This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded tapes at the touch of a single button. Search 5 seconds NOTE: Scene Finder cannot be used when the recorder is in the Record mode. ACTIVATE SCENE FINDER Press SCENE FINDER.
  • Page 18 AUDIO MONITOR Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select. During Playback Pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows: TRACK Recorder's Front Panel On-Screen Display...
  • Page 19 A/B CODE Remote A/B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote control’s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals.
  • Page 20: Recording

    Basic Recording NUMBER SP/LP RECORD TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “capture” a TV programme using your video recorder. TV PROG. PLAY PAUSE Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab.
  • Page 21: Picture System

    B.E.S.T. Picture System RECORD The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking) 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 default setting for both recording and playback is “ON”. Recording MODE PUSH JOG...
  • Page 22 RECORD NOTES: The B.E.S.T. system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording. In the case of timer recording, the B.E.S.T. system works before recording is initiated.
  • Page 23: On-Screen Displays

    On-Screen Displays PUSH JOG The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing. PR. 12 ABCD 23 : 59 31. 12. 96 – WARNING– TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON [CANCEL] ST NICAM HI FI M –9 : 59 : 59 NORM REMAIN 9 : 59 You can choose whether or not to have various operational...
  • Page 24: Recording Features

    Recording Features AUDIO MONITOR PUSH JOG Record One Programme While Watching Another Receiving NICAM Stereo And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a digital stereo sound decoder for reception of NICAM stereo and bilingual broadcasts. When you switch to a channel that is broadcasting in stereo, "NICAM"...
  • Page 25 DISPLAY C.RESET Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording. SET COUNTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel. RESET COUNTER Press C. RESET before starting recording or playback. The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.
  • Page 26: Timer Recording

    Information On Video Plus+ NUMBER CANCEL PUSH JOG With Video Plus+, timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise. NOTE: “Guide Channel” (GUIDE CH) refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for Video Plus+ timer recording.
  • Page 27 ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press OK, and a cursor appears under “GUIDE CH SET”. Then, using the NUMBER keys, input the PlusCode (found in most TV listings) of a program scheduled to be broadcast on each station on the list from step 1, starting at the top.
  • Page 28: Video Plus+ Timer Recording

    Video Plus+ Timer Recording Before performing Video Plus+ Timer Recording, be sure to read "Information on Video Plus+" on page 26. NUMBER CANCEL PROG. When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature Buttons light or blink on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on.
  • Page 29 CANCEL SP/LP Satellite Receiver Users To timer-record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus+, perform steps 1 – 6 and, before the selected programme begins, select the appropriate channel on the satellite receiver. Then set the receiver's timer. If your satellite receiver doesn't have a timer, leave the unit's power switched on.
  • Page 30: Regular Timer Programming

    Regular Timer Programming Remember, the clock must be set before you can progamme the timer ( pg. 9). CANCEL START+/– PROG. When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature Buttons light or blink on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on.
  • Page 31 : PDC SP/LP NOTES: For safety, your recorder disables all other functions while in the Timer mode. If you want to use the recorder but its Timer mode is engaged, press TIMER and all other functions are operable. To re-engage the timer, press TIMER. You can programme this recorder to timer-record as many as 8 programmes.
  • Page 32: Check And Cancel Programmes

    CANCEL START+/– Check And Cancel Programmes TV PROG. Timer Warning If you have programmed your recorder to timer-record a programme or a series of programmes, a warning appears on screen to tell you that the recording is to start in 5 minutes. NOTES: The warning only appears if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time.
  • Page 33: Auto Sp/Lp Timer

    : PDC Auto SP/LP Timer If, when 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. ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP TIMER Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel. The button lights “green”.
  • Page 34: Editing

    Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder NUMBER "0" TV Receiver Player VIDEO PRESET RF Cable (provided) Recorder You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. TV PROG. NOTE: All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer. Your recorder TV Receiver 21-pin SCART...
  • Page 35: Edit From A Camcorder

    Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors. 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.
  • Page 36: Random Assemble Editing

    Random As- semble Editing PAUSE/ R.A. EDIT Player Audio signal Another VCR (w/PAUSE conector) Recorder REMOTE PAUSE CANCEL STOP This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with another video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector.
  • Page 37 By connecting this controller to your recorder's R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC video recorder. The controller is compatible with various major recorder brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
  • Page 38: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing CD Player Mixer output Audio mixer Original sound AUDIO OUT Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. CD Player EDITING (cont.) Normal audio track Video/Hi-Fi audio track MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R connectors on the recorder's front panel.
  • Page 39 NUMBER "0" PLAY NOTES: When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press AUDIO MONITOR to select "L+R+NORM" ( Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0:00:00", and the recorder enters the Play mode.
  • Page 40: Remote Control

    Turn on the TV using its remote control. Set the remote control’s TV/VCR switch to TV. NOTE: If your TV is a JVC, you don’t have to set the code in step 1. Go to step 2. OPERATE TV PROG.
  • Page 41: Using The Confirmation Screen

    USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN NUMBER PUSH JOG Storing Channels Manually Store channels that were not stored during Auto Channel Set. ACCESS CH. SET MODE MENU Press and hold CH SET for more than 2 seconds. The Ch. Set Mode menu appears. SELECT MODE Press PUSH JOG %fi...
  • Page 42: Delete A Channel

    CANCEL PUSH JOG USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN (cont.) Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 41 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Delete A Channel Change Station Preset Position SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG % fi until the item you want to delete begins blinking.
  • Page 43: Set Stations

    PUSH JOG Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 41 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Set Stations (A) SELECT ITEM Press PUSH JOG %fi blinking. Then press OK twice and the station’s name (ID) begins blinking. SELECT NEW STATION Press PUSH JOG %fi...
  • Page 44 PUSH JOG USING THE CONFIRMATION SCREEN (cont.) Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 41 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Fine-Tuning Channels Already Stored SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE-TUNE Press PUSH JOG % fi until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.
  • Page 45: Tv Station And Id List

    TV STATION AND ID LIST STATION NAME Anglia TV ANGL ARTE ARTE BBC1 BBC1 BBC2 BBC2 Berlin 1 BLN1 Berlin 2 BLN2 Border TV BORD Bayern1 Bayern3 BRT1 BRT1 BRT2 BRT2 Children Ch CHLD Canal + Channel TV CHNL Central TV CNTR Channel 4 CH 4...
  • Page 46: Tv Station Channel Number Guide

    Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are available from BBC and ITC. London & South-East Bluebell Hill ... 40 Crystal Palace ... 26 Dover ... 50 Heathfield ... 49 Oxford ... 57 South-West Beacon Hill ...
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Press TV PROG. + or – a few times to remove the noise bars from the screen. Engage and adjust tracking manually. pg. 14) Consult your JVC dealer. CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed.
  • Page 48: Other Problems

    3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible. 4. Camcorder recording is not possible. TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. 2. On-screen timer programming is not possible. 3. “‰“ and “]“ on the display panel won’t stop blinking. 4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and “‰“...
  • Page 49: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.
  • Page 50: Index

    List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to loacte frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual. A/B Code Switch ... A-Code Signals ...
  • Page 51: Front View

    INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW AUDIO TIMER DUBBING OPERATE L–AUDIO–R VIDEO (MONO) – TV PROG. + 1 OPERATE Button turns recorder on/off (loading a cassette also turns power on). 2 TIMER Button engages timer standby mode. pg. 29 3 AUDIO DUBBING Button engages Audio Dubbing mode.
  • Page 52 REMOTE CONTROL CH SET STORE C.MEMORY CLOCK DISPLAY ADD TIME DAILY C.RESET CANCEL START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING AUDIO MONITOR TV/VIDEO (MONITOR) PUSH JOG & MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 CH SET Button accesses Ch. Set Mode Menu screen; closes Confirmation screen. 2 REVIEW Button —...
  • Page 53 The remote control can operate most of your video recorder's functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets of JVC and other brands. Point the remote control toward the sensor window. The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
  • Page 54 TV receiver for video preset. 7 Remote PAUSE/R.A. EDIT Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with Remote PAUSE or R.A. EDIT Connector, or to JVC camcorder equipped with Master Edit Control, for easy editing. 8 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver.
  • Page 55: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz Power consumption : 24 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C Storage : –20°C to 60°C Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm Weight : 4.3 kg Format...
  • Page 56 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT © 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0396HOV...

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