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... to operate the equipment. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. D-VHS was developed as for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...technician for purchasing the Marantz D-VHS video cassette recorder. D-Theater is installed in accordance with the limits for HD content. Commercial D-Theater titles can be determined...
... to operate the equipment. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. D-VHS was developed as for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...technician for purchasing the Marantz D-VHS video cassette recorder. D-Theater is installed in accordance with the limits for HD content. Commercial D-Theater titles can be determined...
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...If you still do not get a clear picture after using the optional cleaning tapes. Contact your nearest JVC dealer. ● During VHS playback, if there is unstable or subject to extreme temperatures or humidity...in direct sunlight...in a dusty environment...in an environment where ...strong magnetic fields are generated...on top of dirty video heads: ● The picture is fuzzy. (VHS playback) VHS playback Early symptom D-VHS playback Late symptom Block noise Still image Black screen Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for a long time Symptoms of this...
...If you still do not get a clear picture after using the optional cleaning tapes. Contact your nearest JVC dealer. ● During VHS playback, if there is unstable or subject to extreme temperatures or humidity...in direct sunlight...in a dusty environment...in an environment where ...strong magnetic fields are generated...on top of dirty video heads: ● The picture is fuzzy. (VHS playback) VHS playback Early symptom D-VHS playback Late symptom Block noise Still image Black screen Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for a long time Symptoms of this...
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... motion picture - Index Search ...24 Skipping unwanted portions - Still Picture Playback ...32 Viewing still picture frame by frame - Skip Search ...24 Basic Recording ...26 D-VHS Recording ...26 S-VHS/VHS Recording ...27 Basic Recording Features ...28 Changing display information ...28 Specifying recording length - Picture Search ...31 7 High-Speed Picture Search ...31 7 Variable-Speed Picture...
... motion picture - Index Search ...24 Skipping unwanted portions - Still Picture Playback ...32 Viewing still picture frame by frame - Skip Search ...24 Basic Recording ...26 D-VHS Recording ...26 S-VHS/VHS Recording ...27 Basic Recording Features ...28 Changing display information ...28 Specifying recording length - Picture Search ...31 7 High-Speed Picture Search ...31 7 Variable-Speed Picture...
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... on the menu screen, switch the TV's input mode for the connection with your TV to the TV as explained in step 3 of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the TV/VCR button on the VCR's Remote to set your TV to the AV mode (੬ pg...
... on the menu screen, switch the TV's input mode for the connection with your TV to the TV as explained in step 3 of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the TV/VCR button on the VCR's Remote to set your TV to the AV mode (੬ pg...
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...This VCR can check the tape condition during automatic tracking (only cassettes recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats. ● When playing back a tape, this VCR automatically identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS). ● When you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is not... running. ● You can play back tapes that have been recorded in the S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS mode). CALIBRATION" is set to "ON" (default setting) and "PICTURE CONTROL" is turned off the VCR Press POWER. The picture...
...This VCR can check the tape condition during automatic tracking (only cassettes recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats. ● When playing back a tape, this VCR automatically identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS). ● When you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is not... running. ● You can play back tapes that have been recorded in the S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS mode). CALIBRATION" is set to "ON" (default setting) and "PICTURE CONTROL" is turned off the VCR Press POWER. The picture...
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... starts flashing slowly, and a tape will not appear (੬ pg. 57). ● It may take a few seconds for more than 5 seconds. The position of " " in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is inserted. C B Playing back tape repeatedly - NOTES: B ● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will be displayed. IN F-1 + To...
... starts flashing slowly, and a tape will not appear (੬ pg. 57). ● It may take a few seconds for more than 5 seconds. The position of " " in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is inserted. C B Playing back tape repeatedly - NOTES: B ● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will be displayed. IN F-1 + To...
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Eliminate the noises on the normal track is played back. The automatic tracking becomes active again. : Normally select this . LR D-VHS LR L R LR L: R : : Normally select this . NORMAL: Sound on the TV screen Press CHANNEL + or -. ● Press it briefly for a ...2668; pg. 33). on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back. Whenever you press the button, sound changes as follows: S-VHS/VHS Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, use the manual tracking during playback. Hi-Fi sound is played back...
Eliminate the noises on the normal track is played back. The automatic tracking becomes active again. : Normally select this . LR D-VHS LR L R LR L: R : : Normally select this . NORMAL: Sound on the TV screen Press CHANNEL + or -. ● Press it briefly for a ...2668; pg. 33). on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back. Whenever you press the button, sound changes as follows: S-VHS/VHS Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, use the manual tracking during playback. Hi-Fi sound is played back...
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... in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use the following functions for playback (S-VHS/VHS only) You can skip over (view at the beginning of the 2nd next program recorded 2nd next -2 -1 4 ¢ 1 2 3 ● If you... 9 index codes away, press 4 or ¢ repeatedly until the correct number is not placed on the Remote once to find and automatically play back a D-VHS tape recorded in stop mode. NOTE: It is not possible to perform the Skip Search when you want to 4 times during Skip Search, press PLAY ( 3...
... in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use the following functions for playback (S-VHS/VHS only) You can skip over (view at the beginning of the 2nd next program recorded 2nd next -2 -1 4 ¢ 1 2 3 ● If you... 9 index codes away, press 4 or ¢ repeatedly until the correct number is not placed on the Remote once to find and automatically play back a D-VHS tape recorded in stop mode. NOTE: It is not possible to perform the Skip Search when you want to 4 times during Skip Search, press PLAY ( 3...
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... located. CHAPTER 4 SECTOR 4-1 SECTOR 4-2 Section EXIT NAVI OK SELECT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] Some D-Theater tapes or D-VHS tapes may contain the multiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. Press %fi to move the arrow to select the angle if the tape ...the tape does not contain the multiple programs. Angle Selection VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 During normal playback, press the number key "4" on D-VHS standards that you insert a D-Theater tape and then press NAVI, the following screen appears. Chapter Navigation TAPE TITLE: WORLD SOCCER 1. Subtitle Selection ...
... located. CHAPTER 4 SECTOR 4-1 SECTOR 4-2 Section EXIT NAVI OK SELECT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] Some D-Theater tapes or D-VHS tapes may contain the multiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. Press %fi to move the arrow to select the angle if the tape ...the tape does not contain the multiple programs. Angle Selection VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 During normal playback, press the number key "4" on D-VHS standards that you insert a D-Theater tape and then press NAVI, the following screen appears. Chapter Navigation TAPE TITLE: WORLD SOCCER 1. Subtitle Selection ...
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... the best possible pictures. If not, cover the hole with picture quality that every tape recorded on the front display panel and the D-VHS recording mode is intact. STD: When picture quality and recording time are also automatically stored in STD mode. 4 PAUSE (8) STOP (7) ...or better than in the VCR's memory. ● For the Video Navigation function, see page 42. POWER 1 2 IN F-1 + D-VHS Recording 4 STOP/EJECT (7/0) 1 Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the record safety tab is selected automatically. POWER VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 Select recording channel 2 -a On the front ...
... the best possible pictures. If not, cover the hole with picture quality that every tape recorded on the front display panel and the D-VHS recording mode is intact. STD: When picture quality and recording time are also automatically stored in STD mode. 4 PAUSE (8) STOP (7) ...or better than in the VCR's memory. ● For the Video Navigation function, see page 42. POWER 1 2 IN F-1 + D-VHS Recording 4 STOP/EJECT (7/0) 1 Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the record safety tab is selected automatically. POWER VCR CABLE TV /DBS 2 Select recording channel 2 -a On the front ...
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...(੬ pg. 58). This means that the first seven seconds of the copyright owner. * To record on the VHS cassette with S-VHS quality, use a D-VHS, S-VHS or VHS cassette. To record in the S-VHS/VHS mode, you , follow the steps below: 1 Press REC ( ¶ ) and PAUSE ( 8 ) to start... Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Recording Mode Cassette D-VHS D-VHS S-VHS VHS Yes No No S-VHS Yes Yes Yes* VHS Yes Yes Yes It may be unlawful to turn off the D-VHS indicator. NOTES: ● The D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS mode recordings are possible with adhesive tape before inserting...
...(੬ pg. 58). This means that the first seven seconds of the copyright owner. * To record on the VHS cassette with S-VHS quality, use a D-VHS, S-VHS or VHS cassette. To record in the S-VHS/VHS mode, you , follow the steps below: 1 Press REC ( ¶ ) and PAUSE ( 8 ) to start... Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Recording Mode Cassette D-VHS D-VHS S-VHS VHS Yes No No S-VHS Yes Yes Yes* VHS Yes Yes Yes It may be unlawful to turn off the D-VHS indicator. NOTES: ● The D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS mode recordings are possible with adhesive tape before inserting...
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D Showing on-screen display When "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 57), you want to the current VCR status are not recorded. D-VHS INDEX -9 E B LR D-VHS STD 12:00 AM HD CH 123 SAP STEREO D 2 ● The indications are displayed for viewing Select the channel you can be also displayed during ...
D Showing on-screen display When "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 57), you want to the current VCR status are not recorded. D-VHS INDEX -9 E B LR D-VHS STD 12:00 AM HD CH 123 SAP STEREO D 2 ● The indications are displayed for viewing Select the channel you can be also displayed during ...
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...REC" to "ON" using this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. To record on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. 30 EN Other useful functions for recording You can be ...played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. Tapes recorded using the menu screen. To record a SAP program received, set to "ON", this function can also use the following ...
...REC" to "ON" using this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. To record on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. 30 EN Other useful functions for recording You can be ...played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. Tapes recorded using the menu screen. To record a SAP program received, set to "ON", this function can also use the following ...
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... search of picture search. To do forward picture search, press ¢ repeatedly. The high-speed picture search speed of the S-VHS/VHS recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP mode, 31 times in EP mode. ● The picture may appear during reverse...speed during normal playback or still picture playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). A 4 A PLAY (3) 4 7 Variable-Speed Picture Search (S-VHS/VHS only): You can change the speed of a tape recorded in LS5 mode. Picture Search 7 High-Speed Picture Search: Possible during forward picture search (toward normal...
... search of picture search. To do forward picture search, press ¢ repeatedly. The high-speed picture search speed of the S-VHS/VHS recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP mode, 31 times in EP mode. ● The picture may appear during reverse...speed during normal playback or still picture playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). A 4 A PLAY (3) 4 7 Variable-Speed Picture Search (S-VHS/VHS only): You can change the speed of a tape recorded in LS5 mode. Picture Search 7 High-Speed Picture Search: Possible during forward picture search (toward normal...
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... playback. ● Manual tracking is possible during still picture playback. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. PLAY (3) C B C -1,-2 Viewing still picture frame by -Frame Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) 1 2 Pause during normal playback. Frame-by frame - C -2 Advance or reverse still picture To advance a still picture, press ¢ (or PAUSE ( 8 )) repeatedly. To resume normal...
... playback. ● Manual tracking is possible during still picture playback. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. PLAY (3) C B C -1,-2 Viewing still picture frame by -Frame Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) 1 2 Pause during normal playback. Frame-by frame - C -2 Advance or reverse still picture To advance a still picture, press ¢ (or PAUSE ( 8 )) repeatedly. To resume normal...
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... VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or - If you press PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes. on the Remote) to decrease the playback speed. Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) TV/VCR CH +/- Each time you release the button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears. ● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds...
... VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or - If you press PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes. on the Remote) to decrease the playback speed. Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) TV/VCR CH +/- Each time you release the button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears. ● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds...
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... 2 Not recorded CH40 You do not have to press TIMER (‰) to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode. ● Auto SP = EP Timer (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 57) If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for timer recording Pattern 1: The program with another, only the...
... 2 Not recorded CH40 You do not have to press TIMER (‰) to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode. ● Auto SP = EP Timer (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 57) If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for timer recording Pattern 1: The program with another, only the...
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... each program for over the minimum recording time; 5 min for the D-VHS (HS) mode, 10 min for the D-VHS (STD) mode, 30 min for the D-VHS (LS3) mode, 50 min for the D-VHS (LS5) mode, 5 min for the S-VHS/VHS (SP) mode and 15 min for S-VHS/VHS (EP) mode. ● Video Navigation may take a few seconds while...
... each program for over the minimum recording time; 5 min for the D-VHS (HS) mode, 10 min for the D-VHS (STD) mode, 30 min for the D-VHS (LS3) mode, 50 min for the D-VHS (LS5) mode, 5 min for the S-VHS/VHS (SP) mode and 15 min for S-VHS/VHS (EP) mode. ● Video Navigation may take a few seconds while...
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...+ or - on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or - NOTES: ● During playback, this function is "OFF".) Ⅵ DIGITAL R3 (S-VHS/VHS only) ON OFF When this . AUTO: Normally select this function is set "DIGITAL R3" to the luminance signal is available only when playing back tapes... your preference. Normally set this function to set this function either "ON" or "OFF" whichever gives you the best picture. Ⅵ PICTURE CONTROL (S-VHS/VHS only) AUTO (NORM) EDIT SOFT SHARP This function helps you finish editing the tapes, select "AUTO" ("NORM" when "V. CALIBRATION" is set to ...
...+ or - on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or - NOTES: ● During playback, this function is "OFF".) Ⅵ DIGITAL R3 (S-VHS/VHS only) ON OFF When this . AUTO: Normally select this function is set "DIGITAL R3" to the luminance signal is available only when playing back tapes... your preference. Normally set this function to set this function either "ON" or "OFF" whichever gives you the best picture. Ⅵ PICTURE CONTROL (S-VHS/VHS only) AUTO (NORM) EDIT SOFT SHARP This function helps you finish editing the tapes, select "AUTO" ("NORM" when "V. CALIBRATION" is set to ...
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... you select the correct terminal; ALLto480i OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is recommended that you receive signals via i.LINK connector or playing back a D-VHS tape containing a recording of TV you may fail in 480i image format. NO CONV.: ALLto480i: NOTE: When you connect the VCR and TV using the...
... you select the correct terminal; ALLto480i OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is recommended that you receive signals via i.LINK connector or playing back a D-VHS tape containing a recording of TV you may fail in 480i image format. NO CONV.: ALLto480i: NOTE: When you connect the VCR and TV using the...