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HR-S9400U
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
PU30425-1956-1
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No. HR-S9400U
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2 EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC
120V`, 60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use
any other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .
... 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 VCR’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the
VCR or remote control.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.
**MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it
from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensa-
tion may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few
hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape.
**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.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user's authority to operate the equipment.
n Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are
possible only with cassettes marked "S-VHS".
VCR Plus+C
3
and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Develop-
ment Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
DSS
TM
is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics. PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of
Primestar Partners, L.P. DISH Network
TM
is a trademark of
Echostar Communications Corporation.
"COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
®
is a trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry
Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little
Enterprises, Inc."
EN 3
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured
to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,
use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please
read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this booklet for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. If your product is intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered.
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 
810-20)
GROUNDING 
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
4 EN
SERVICING
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in safe operating condition.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of
Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information
on a specific procedure or feature.
The Index on pages 69–72 lists frequently-used terms, and
the number of the first page on which they are used or
explained in the manual. This section also illustrates the
controls and connections on the front and rear panel, the
front display panel and the remote control.
The Z mark signals a reference to another page for
instructions or related information.
Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the
beginning of each major section.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW
VCR . . .
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.
”Cautions” on page 2
”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages
USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
any mounting of the product.
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or
deep-pile carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool and the like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer
of this product as they may cause hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
EN 5
CONTENTS
Display Tape Remaining Time .................................41
S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS ...................................42
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) .................43
To Record SAP Programs..........................................43
Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control .......................44
T
IMER RECORDING 45
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................45
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming....................46
On-Screen Timer Programming ...................48
Check And Cancel Programs ...................................50
Auto Timer...............................................................51
E
DITING 52
Edit From A Camcorder ...............................52
Edit To Or From Another VCR .......................54
Audio Dubbing ...........................................55
Insert Editing .............................................. 56
Random Assemble Editing ...........................58
S
PECIAL FEATURES 60
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..............................60
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ...................61
DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control..............62
Control Two JVC VCRs ............................................63
Child Lock ...............................................................63
I
NFORMATION ON J TERMINAL 64
T
ROUBLESHOOTING 65
Power ........................................................ 65
Tape Transport ............................................65
Playback ....................................................65
Recording ................................................... 66
Timer Recording .......................................... 66
Other Problems ..........................................67
Q
UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 68
Playback ....................................................68
Recording ................................................... 68
Timer Recording .......................................... 68
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NDEX 69
List Of Terms ...............................................69
Front View.................................................. 70
Rear View .................................................. 71
Front Display Panel.....................................71
Remote Control ...........................................72
S
PECIFICATIONS 73
F
OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 74
W
ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 75
I
NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6
Connections ..................................................6
Basic Connections .....................................................6
S-VIDEO Connection .................................................7
I
NITIAL SETTINGS 8
Clock ............................................................ 8
Advanced Auto Clock Set ..........................................8
Clock Setting .............................................................9
Preparation ................................................................9
Semi-Auto................................................................10
Manual .................................................................... 11
Auto ........................................................................ 11
Language ................................................... 12
Tuner .......................................................... 13
Set Receivable Channels ..........................................13
Add Or Delete A Channel ........................................15
Cable Box Control .......................................16
Situate And Connect Controller ...............................16
Set Cable Box Output Channel ................................17
Set Cable Box Brand ................................................18
VCR Plus+ Setup .........................................20
DBS Receiver Control................................... 23
Situate And Connect Controller ...............................23
Set DBS Receiver Output Channel ...........................24
Set DBS Receiver Brand ...........................................25
S
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
RECORDING 26
Simple Playback ......................................... 26
Simple Recording ........................................27
P
LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 28
Playback Features ......................................28
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................28
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................28
High-Speed Search ..................................................28
Manual Tracking ......................................................29
Dynamic Contrast ....................................................29
Index Search ............................................................29
Manual Index Mark/Erase ........................................29
Instant ReView .........................................................29
Video Stabilizer .......................................................30
Superimpose ............................................................31
Select The Soundtrack .............................................32
Repeat Playback ......................................................33
Counter Reset ..........................................................33
Counter Memory .....................................................33
Tape Position Indicator ............................................34
Next-Function Memory............................................34
AV COMPU LINK Playback .....................................34
Commercial Advance ..................................36
TimeScan .................................................... 38
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Play ........................38
Skip Search ..............................................................39
TimeScan Audio ......................................................40
Recording Features .....................................41
Record One Program While
Watching Another ....................................................41
Display Elapsed Recording Time ..............................41
6 EN
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
Connections
Antenna or Cable
Flat Feeder
Basic Connections
CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 73).
SITUATE VCR
2
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
CONNECT VCR TO TV
3
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 antenna from the TV.
b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA
IN jack on the rear of the VCR.
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT
jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna
terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corresponding to the
CH3 – CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR.
AV Connection
To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in
the illustration.
b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the
AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of
the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV. Set your
TV in video input mode or A/V input mode. Refer
to the TV Instruction Manual.
S-VIDEO Connection
If you have a TV with S-VIDEO input terminals, see
"S-VIDEO Connection" on page 7.
CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE
4
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
The clock will automatically be set when the antenna
is connected and when the AC is first connected to
the VCR (Z pg. 8).
(If "Auto" is displayed on the front display panel
before the VCR is powered on, the clock is being set
automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on
the front display panel before powering on the VCR.)
FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE
5
Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel (3 or 4)
by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in
the illustration.
You can now perform simple playback (Z pg. 26) or
simple recording (Z pg. 27).
Coaxial Cable
AC Power
Cord
Back of VCR
AC
Outlet
ANTENNA-
IN (Antenna
or Cable
input)
75 ohm terminal
TV
Matching Transformer
(Not supplied)
TV OUT
Audio/Video
Cable (supplied)
RF Cable
(supplied)
NOTES:
The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display
the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3-
CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to
CH3 or CH4.
The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and
set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3–
CH4 switch setting.
If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VIDEO to TV
mode and from TV to VIDEO it may be necessary to issue a CH
UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.
Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV,
you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that
you can record one show while watching another (
Z
pg. 41).
For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW
Z
pg. 71).
CH3 CH4
Back of VCR
EN 7
TV OUT
NOTES:
n To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we
recommend that you use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to
connect your VCR to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector.
n To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO connec-
tion, set your TV to the AV mode using the TV's remote
control.
You can also use the TV/VCR button on the VCR's remote
control to set your TV to the AV mode. (Z
pg. 60)
S-VIDEO Connection
CONNECT VCR TO TV
a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as
explained in step 3 of "Basic Connections" (Z pg. 6).
b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT
jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on
the TV.
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
Antenna or Cable
AC Outlet
Audio/Video
Cable (supplied)
S-Video Cable
(supplied)
S VIDEO IN
75 ohm terminal
S VIDEO
OUT
ANTENNA-IN
(Antenna or Cable input)
AC Power Cord
Matching Transformer
(Not supplied)
TV
RF Cable
(supplied)
Back of VCR
8 EN
INITIAL SETTINGS
Clock
ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS
If you perform the Advanced Auto Clock Set procedure . . .
Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging
your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have
more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an
alternative PBS channel if Advanced Auto Clock Set is not
successful.)
If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the
Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11).
For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's
power must be off and the cable box must be set to the
PBS channel at clock adjustment times.
If you perform Advanced Auto Clock Set successfully,
D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time
(Z pg. 11), your VCR's power must be off and your cable
box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the
D.S.T. adjustment to take place. If the clock is not set
correctly, change the D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF”. See
step 9 of Semi-Auto procedure (Z pg. 10) or step 6 of
Manual procedure (Z pg. 11).
8
Advanced Auto Clock Set
Your VCR can automatically set its clock when the power plug is
first connected to an AC outlet.
To set the clock automatically:
1. Connect the cable or antenna cable to your VCR.
2. Connect the VCR's power plug to the AC outlet.
3. "AUTO" is displayed on the VCR's front panel to show that the
clock is being set automatically.
4. Do not power on the VCR until the clock or "--:--" is displayed
on the VCR's front display panel.
The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data
that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We
call this TV channel the "Host Channel" and it is a PBS channel in
your area. The Advanced Auto Clock Set function scans all the
channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then
sets the clock.
NOT SET
PM
SET
Before the clock is set, AUTO blinks on the display.
After setting, the current time appears (in hours and minutes).
The Advanced Auto Clock Set function will normally set the
clock correctly. However, if an incorrect time is displayed on
the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting
data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case,
perform the Semi-Auto (Z pg. 10) or Manual (Z pg. 11) clock
setting procedure.
If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected
at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on page 10, the clock
will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on
the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00
AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This
automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the
VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be adjusted on the
hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual
real time.) The default setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".
If “- - : - - ” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not
be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal
available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the
PBS channel. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected
correctly. If you use a cable box ensure that your local PBS
channel is selected on your cable box (
Z ATTENTION CABLE
BOX SUBSCRIBERS). Then power on and power off the VCR,
the Advanced Auto Clock Set mode will be automatically
reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front
panel. If Advanced Auto Clock Set is not performed but
everything is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual
Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11).
NOTE:
If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because
the AC was removed from the VCR, Advanced Auto Clock Set
will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.
EN 9
Clock Setting
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by Advanced Auto Clock Set. Access the Override Auto Clock
Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock
setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto
need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously
been selected.
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
Preparation
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up
the Main Menu screen.
You can change the on-screen display language to
Spanish, French, and back to English.
If necessary, see "Language" on page 12.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN
3
At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to
“FUNCTION SET 3” by
pressing CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
, then press OK.
ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE
SELECT SCREEN
4
Place the arrow at the
Function Set 3 screen next
to “OVERRIDE AUTO
CLOCK SET” by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
12
45
3
6
8
0
7
9
POWER
8
POWER
MENU
CH5∞
MENU
OK
TIME SCAN 5∞
CH5∞
OK
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2
=FUNCTION SET 3
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (
5
,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION 3
=OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
10 EN
12
45
3
6
8
0
7
9
8
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
SELECT MODE
5
At the Override Auto
Clock Set screen, place the
arrow next to “SEMI-
AUTO CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH▲▼ or TIME
SCAN 5
, then press OK.
ACCESS SELECT SCREENS
6
At the Semi-Auto Clock Set
screen, place the
arrow next to the desired
mode by pressing CH▲▼
or TIME SCAN 5
, then
press OK.
To select the Host Channel
— step 7
To select the Time Zone
— step 8
To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9
NOTE:
The time that has been set previously by the Advanced
Auto Clock Set function will be erased when any of the
three settings mentioned above is changed.
SELECT HOST CHANNEL
7
You can either select
"AUTO", or enter a PBS
channel number. For
automatic selection, press
MENU if "AUTO" is
blinking on the Host
Channel Select screen. To
manually select "AUTO" or
the PBS channel, press the
appropriate NUMBER key, CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN
5
to cycle through "AUTO" and the channel numbers
(hold button down to speed through numbers) and stop
when the desired number appears. Press MENU and
the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.
NOTES:
For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel
on your VCR that receives the cable box channels,
and set the cable box to the PBS channel.
There are some PBS channels that do not transmit
clock setting data.
SELECT TIME ZONE
8
You can select the zone
automatically or manually
by pressing CH▲▼ or TIME
SCAN ▲▼. If an incorrect
time is displayed you may
be receiving the clock setting
data of a PBS channel from
an adjacent time zone or
from an incorrect PBS
channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" in
step 7, select the correct time zone manually.
Semi-Auto
OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK SET
=SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL CLOCK SET
PRESS (
5
,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
TIME SCAN
CH
SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET
=HOST CHANNEL SELECT
TIME ZONE SELECT
D.S.T. SELECT
PRESS (
5
,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
HOST CHANNEL SELECT
(CATV)
CH AUTO
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TIME ZONE SELECT
=AUTO MOUNTAIN
ATLANTIC PACIFIC
EASTERN ALASKA
CENTRAL HAWAII
PRESS (
5
,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
CH
OK
NUMBER
OK
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SELECT D.S.T. MODE
9
You have three choices:
a–Select “AUTO” and the
adjustment to your VCR’s
clock will be made
according to the incoming
signal from the host
channel.
b–Select “ON” and the
adjustment will be made
based on the clock itself.
c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to
you.
Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
, then press MENU and the Semi-
Auto Clock Set screen reappears.
D.S.T. SELECT
=AUTO
ON
OFF
PRESS (
5
,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
IMPORTANT
Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set
procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel
when the clock is being set. The current time will appear
automatically when the clock is set.
SELECT MODE
5
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 10), place
the arrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing
CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.
6
The Manual Clock Set
screen is displayed and the
month digit begins blinking.
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to set the
date and time (if only 1
digit, press "0" first). Press
CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN
5
to set AM/PM and D.S.T.
(Daylight Saving Time). Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T.
settings.
Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the
VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.
When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press
MENU to start the clock.
NOTE:
CH
5
and TIME SCAN
5
can be used to perform all
operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)
MAKE CORRECTIONS
7
To change any of the settings, press OK or TIME SCAN
£ until the item you want to change blinks,
then set as in step 6.
Manual
SELECT MODE
5
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow
next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH▲▼ or
TIME SCAN
5
, then power off the VCR. Do not
power it on again until the clock has been adjusted.
The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except
at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. (The
clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time
displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.)
Auto
**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, . . .
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 3:00 AM.
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 1:00 AM.
NUMBER
MANUAL CLOCK SET
DATE 1/ 1/97 WED
TIME – – : – – AM
D.S.T. ON
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
OR (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CH
MENU
OK
TIME SCAN
MENU
CH
OK
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Language
This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in
English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed
on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this
procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the
Main Menu screen.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN
3
At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to
“FUNCTION SET 3” by
pressing CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
, then press OK.
ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN
4
The messages are preset to
appear in English. If you want
to see them in Spanish or
French, place the arrow next
to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by
pressing CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
, then press OK.
SELECT LANGUAGE
5
At the Language Select
screen, place the arrow
next to the desired
language by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press MENU as
many times as necessary to
return to the normal
screen.
MENU
OK
POWER
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
POWER
MENU
OK
TIME SCAN
CH
CH
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2
=FUNCTION SET 3
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION 3
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
LANGUAGE SELECT
=ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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Tuner
Set Receivable Channels
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to
"TUNER SET" by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
ACCESS BAND SCREEN
4
Place the arrow next to
"BAND" by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
SET FREQUENCY BAND
5
If you receive your TV
channels from an external
antenna, select "TV". If you
receive your TV channels
from a cable TV system,
select "CATV". Place the
arrow next to your
choice by pressing
CH5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.
OK
CH
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
POWER
MENU
CH
OK
POWER
MENU
TIME SCAN
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
=TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2
FUNCTION SET 3
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TUNER SET
=BAND
AFC
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
BAND
TV
=CATV
PRESS (
5
,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
6
Place the arrow next to
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
, then press OK.
Receivable channels in your
area are automatically
assigned to the CH5
buttons, and non-receivable
channels are skipped.
NOTES:
At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COM-
PLETED” appears on screen.
If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the band
setting and connections and start again.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
7
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
AUTO CHANNEL SET
(TV)
CH 2 ADD
SCANNING ...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OK
TIME SCAN
MENU
OK
CH
CH
MENU
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Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
1
Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner
procedure on page 13.
To add a channel, go to step 2.
To delete a channel, skip to step 4.
ACCESS AFC SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH
5
or
TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
MAKE SELECTION
3
Place the arrow next to
"SPCL" by pressing CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
,
then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.
AFC set to SPCL (special)
is necessary for tuning on
certain CATV systems.
ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN
4
Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
STORE OR SKIP DESIRED
CHANNEL
5
Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
by pressing CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
, then press ADD
to add or CH.SKIP to delete.
Repeat for each channel
you want to store or skip.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
AFC
NORM
=SPCL
PRESS (
5
,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
ADD
NUMBER
CH.SKIP
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
(CATV)
CH 125 SKIP
SELECT CH NO. AND
PRESS (ADD/SKIP)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CH
CH
TIME SCAN
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the
VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during
timer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows
that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 46) or
On-Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 48).
Cable Box
Control
SITUATE CONTROLLER
1
Place the Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is
unobstructed.
ATTACH CONTROLLER
2
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.
CONNECT CABLE BOX TO
VCR
3
The connection method depends on the type of cable
box you have.
If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors . . .
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR; if you use the input connec-
tors other than the rear panel AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors, be sure to select the correct external input
mode as described in step 4, 9 11, 15 on page 52. Set
the VCR to channel "AU" to use the cable box.
If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT connectors . . .
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable
box to the ANT.IN connector on the rear of your VCR.
Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box
RF output (see page 18 also).
NOTE:
Refer to your cable box’s instruction manual during
connection.
CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR
4
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.
About Your Cable Box
This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.
The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your
Cable Box.
This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote
Control Unit.
The VCR's Controller can also control your Cable Box.
This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channel
number during timer recording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 61. To set up the Controller
go to page 17.
CABLE
BOX
Situate And Connect
Controller
Suggested Location
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's
Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter
pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.
Attention:
The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable
box and a DBS receiver are used, position the controller so its
signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the cable box
and DBS receiver.
Cable box
Cable box
Your VCR
Controller
(suggested locations)
Controller
Transmitter
Connected
to VIDEO/
AUDIO IN
Connected to
ANTENNA IN
Your VCR
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Set Cable Box Output
Channel
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN
3
Press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to “FUNCTION
SET 3”, then press OK.
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
SCREEN
4
Press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to “VCR PLUS+
SET-UP”, then press OK.
ACCESS CABLE BOX
OUTPUT SCREEN
5
Press CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
to place the
arrow next to “CABLE
BOX OUTPUT”, then
press OK.
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
=CABLE BOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
POWER
MENU
OK
CH
POWER
CH
OK
TIME SCAN
MENU
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2
=FUNCTION SET 3
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION 3
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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SELECT CABLE BOX
OUTPUT CHANNEL
6
Your selection depends on
how your cable box is
connected to your VCR.
If your cable box is
connected to your VCR
using an RF connection . . .
. . . press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to the channel number representing the cable
box’s output (2–6).
If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/
VIDEO IN connectors . . .
. . . press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow
next to “ON LINE”.
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+
SET-UP SCREEN
7
Press MENU.
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
=OFF
ON CH2
ON CH3
ON CH4
ON CH5
ON CH6
ON LINE
PRESS (5,), TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
=CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Set Cable Box Brand
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
1
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OK
MENU
CH
OK
NUMBER
CH
MENU
TIME SCAN
TURN ON CABLE BOX
1
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable
Box.
ACCESS CABLE BOX
BRAND SET SCREEN
2
At the VCR Plus+ Set-Up
screen, press CH
5
or
TIME SCAN
5
to place
the arrow next to “CABLE
BOX BRAND SET”, then
press OK.
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND
3
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter the
Cable Box Code from the
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
on page 19, then press
OK.
If the cable box’s
channel changes to 9,
setting is complete.
If there are more than one code number listed for
your brand of cable box, repeat step 3 until the cable
box’s channel changes to 9.
If you go through all listed code numbers and the
channel doesn’t change, try all other numbers
between 1 and 69. That is because, maybe, your
cable box model is not listed.
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CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
NOTES:
Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many
different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work
with your cable box.
If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and
69, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box
channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box
turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the
scheduled start of timer recording.
Please contact your cable company about the possibility of
exchanging your current cable box with one that is compat-
ible with your VCR.
The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the
Controller during timer recording.
If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote
control (has no remote sensor), you can’t use the Controller to
change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned
on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start
of timer recording.
For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control-
ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
MENU
8
0
7
9
MENU
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature (
Z pg. 20).
BRAND CODE
ARCHER 49, 52, 53, 54
CABLEVIEW 49, 53
CITIZEN 49, 53
CURTIS 9, 10, 62, 63
DIAMOND 52, 53, 54
EAGLE 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
EASTERN 51
GC BRAND 49, 53
GEMINI 8, 56
GENERAL ELECTRIC 67
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8
HAMLIN 15, 16, 17,18
JERROLD 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
MACOM, HITACHI 57, 58, 59
MAGNAVOX 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 43
MOVIETIME 44, 45, 46
NSC 44, 45, 46
OAK 19, 20, 21, 30, 47, 48
PANASONIC 24, 25, 26
PHILIPS 30, 31, 32, 33, 42
PIONEER 13, 14
PULSER 49, 53
RCA 24, 25, 26
REGAL 15, 16, 17, 18, 33
REGENCY 51
SAMSUNG 8, 13, 49, 50
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 9, 10, 62, 63
SIGMA 19, 20, 21
SL MARX 8, 13, 49, 50
SPRUCER 24, 25, 26
STARGATE 8, 13, 49, 50
SYLVANIA 29
TEKNIKA 68, 69
TELECAPTION 27
TELEVIEW 8, 13, 49, 50
TEXSCAN 28, 29
TOCOM 22, 23, 64, 65, 66
UNIKA 52, 53, 54
UNIVERSAL 38, 39, 40, 41
VIDEOWAY 11, 12, 60, 61
VIDEO TECH 55
VIDTER 55
VIEWSTAR 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
ZENITH 11, 12, 60, 61
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need
to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the
timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for
the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings)
and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed.
Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the
channel numbers that they are received on in your area, you may
have to make certain changes in your VCR’s “Guide Channel Set”
menu to get proper results. Please read the following information
carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.
Before VCR Plus+ setup you must have performed the following
procedures:
Advanced Auto Clock Set (
Z pg. 8) or Clock setting (Z pg. 9)
and
Tuner setting (Z pg. 13) or Tuner and cable box setting if you
receive your TV channels through a cable box (Z pg. 16)
Channel Number Matching
Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Channel”
number assigned to each station for purposes of VCR Plus+
programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the
Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are
the same as the channel number on which each is received by
your VCR or cable box.
**SPECIAL NOTES FOR CABLE SUBSCRIBERS**
In many instances, cable TV stations have VCR Plus+ Guide
Channel numbers that DO NOT match the number of the
channel on which you receive the station. Check your TV
listings, or contact your cable supplier for details.
Many normal broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable.
Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for
details.
If the numbers match, go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer
Programming” (
Z pg. 46).
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer
record programs from those stations, you have to inform the
VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer
record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+
Timer Programming” (
Z pg. 46).
VCR Plus+
Setup
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
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POWER
MENU
POWER
MENU
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN
3
Press CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
to place the
arrow next to “FUNCTION
SET 3”, then press OK.
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
SCREEN
4
Press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to “VCR PLUS+
SET-UP”, then press OK.
If you are using a
PRIMESTAR DBS
receiver, you may not
be able to access the
VCR PLUS+ Set-Up screen. When this happens, set
"DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT" to "OFF" (Z pg.24), then
try again from step 2.
ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL
SET SCREEN
5
Press CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
to place the
arrow next to “GUIDE
CHANNEL SET”, then
press OK.
INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL
NUMBER
6
Press CH
5
, TIME
SCAN
5
or the
appropriate NUMBER
keys to input the Guide
Channel number as shown
in the TV listing. Then
press OK.
If you receive your
channels with a cable
box and if you have
properly set your
Controller, “CABLE CH”
appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages
16–17 and re-perform the procedure.
OK
TIME SCAN
CH
NUMBER
CH
OK
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2
=FUNCTION SET 3
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
=GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION 3
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH :VCR CH
6 : 6
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (
5
,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
(Ex.) When inputting the
Guide Channel number
6 for WNJU(Ind.)
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL
NUMBER
7
Press CH5
, TIME
SCAN 5
or the
appropriate NUMBER keys
to input the number of the
channel on which the
Guide Channel’s broad-
casts are received. Then
press OK.
If there is more than one
mismatch, repeat steps 6
and 7 for each instance.
If you are using a DBS receiver of RCA or SONY or
ECHOSTAR, it is not possible to input channel numbers
higher than 100. To input those channels, set "DBS
RECEIVER OUTPUT" to "OFF" (Z pg.24), then try
again.
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+
SET-UP SCREEN
8
Press MENU.
CHECK INPUT DATA
9
Press CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
to place the
arrow next to “GUIDE
CHANNEL MAP”, then
press OK.
The Guide Channel and
VCR or cable box
channel numbers you
input appear on the
screen in ascending
order. Check to ensure
you’ve entered them
correctly.
If you entered more than
10 sets of numbers, press
OK to see the next set of
numbers.
Guide Channel Map contains only the Guide
Channels and VCR or CABLE channels that you
entered.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
10
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer
programming (Z pg. 46).
OK
NUMBER
MENU
CH
OK
CH
TIME SCAN
MENU
(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is
received on channel 47
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH :VCR CH
6 : 47
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
GUIDE : VCR GUIDE : VCR
6 :47 10: 55
12 :41 15: 38
33 :28 67: 49
PRESS (OK) TO NEXT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels
through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver and you want
your VCR to change to receiver's channels during timer recording.
The VCR can control the DBS Receiver during timer recording
using its Controller.
NOTES:
The Controller can automatically change the DBS Receiver
channels when the VCR has been programmed using On-
Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 48).
Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode; the
Controller can not change the DBS Receiver channels during
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording.
If a cable box is used simultaneously, it is recommended to
connect the DBS receiver to your VCR using A/V inputs.
Situate And Connect
Controller
DBS Receiver
Control
Suggested Location
Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the
VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the
Controllers transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's
remote sensor.
Attention:
The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS
receiver and a cable box are used, position the controller so its
signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the DBS
receiver and cable box.
About Your DBS Receiver
This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS Receiver.
The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your
DBS Receiver.
This eliminates the need for a separate DBS Receiver Remote
Control Unit.
The VCR's Controller can also control your DBS receiver.
This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver's channel
number during timer recording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 62. To set up the Controller
go to page 24.
CABLE
BOX
DBS receiver
Controller
(suggested locations)
Your VCR
DBS receiver
Controller
Transmitter
Connected to
ANTENNA IN
Connected
to VIDEO/
AUDIO IN
Your VCR
SITUATE CONTROLLER
1
Place the Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the DBS receiver's remote sensor is
unobstructed.
ATTACH CONTROLLER
2
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.
CONNECT DBS RECEIVER
TO VCR
3
The connection method depends on the type of DBS
receiver you have.
If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors . . .
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR; if you use the input connec-
tors other than the rear panel AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors, be sure to select the correct external input
mode as described in step 4, 911, 15 on page 52. Set
the VCR to channel "AU" to use the DBS receiver.
If your DBS receiver doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT connectors . . .
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the DBS
receiver to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of
your VCR.
Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as DBS receiver
RF output. (See page 24 also.)
NOTE:
Refer to your DBS receiver's instruction manual during
connection.
CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR
4
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Set DBS Receiver Output
Channel
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which
the signals from the DBS receiver are received.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN
3
Press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to “FUNCTION
SET 3”, then press OK.
ACCESS DBS RECEIVER
OUTPUT SCREEN
4
Press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to “DBS
RECEIVER OUTPUT”, then
press OK.
SELECT DBS RECEIVER
OUTPUT CHANNEL
5
Your selection depends on
how your DBS receiver is
connected to your VCR.
If your DBS receiver is
connected to your VCR
using an RF connection . . .
. . . press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to the channel number representing the DBS
receiver's output (3–4).
If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .
. . . press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow
next to “ON LINE”.
RETURN TO FUNCTION
SET 3 SCREEN
6
Press MENU.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2
=FUNCTION SET 3
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
=OFF
ON CH3
ON CH4
ON LINE
PRESS (5,), TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION 3
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
=DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
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POWER
MENU
CH
OK
POWER
CH
MENU
OK
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Set DBS Receiver Brand
TURN ON DBS RECEIVER
1
Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on
your DBS receiver.
ACCESS DBS RECEIVER
BRAND SET SCREEN
2
At the Function Set 3
screen, press CH
5
or
TIME SCAN
5
to place
the arrow next to “DBS
RECEIVER BRAND SET”,
then press OK.
ENTER DBS RECEIVER
BRAND
3
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter the
DBS Receiver Code from
the following list, then
press OK.
The unit is pre-set to code
80 (RCA) when shipped.
If the DBS receiver's
channel changes as follows, setting is complete:
RCA or SONY [ 205
PRIMESTAR [ 55
ECHOSTAR [ 100
After OK is pressed, the program currently received
through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10
seconds.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
80
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTES:
Depending on the type of DBS receiver, it is possible that the
Controller will not work with it.
If your DBS receiver doesn’t respond to the code, you can’t
use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case,
make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to
the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer
recording.
The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the
Controller during timer recording.
If your DBS receiver is one that can’t be operated with a
remote control (has no remote sensor), you can’t use the
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS
receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the
scheduled start of timer recording.
For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control-
ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
OK
NUMBER
MENU
CH
OK
CH
MENU
TIME SCAN
FUNCTION 3
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
=DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
PRESS (
5
,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
BRAND CODE
RCA (DSS) 80
SONY (DSS) 81
PRIMESTAR 90
ECHOSTAR 91
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
Simple
Playback
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Make 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 VCR. Don’t apply too much
pressure when inserting.
The VCR’s power comes on automatically.
The counter is automatically reset to "0H 00M 00S".
If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,
playback begins automatically.
FIND PROGRAM START
POINT
2
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go
forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring
to the right.
START PLAYBACK
3
Press PLAY.
STOP PLAYBACK
4
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT
to remove the cassette.
Usable cassettes
Full-Size VHS
T-30 (ST-30**)
T-60 (ST-60**)
T-90
T-120 (ST-120**)
T-160 (ST-160**)
ST-210**
Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
TC-40 (ST-C40**)
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like
any full-sized VHS cassette.
** This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS
cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on
regular VHS cassettes, both VHS and Super VHS signals
can be recorded and played back using Super VHS
cassettes.
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
REW
FF
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
FF (Fast-Forward)
REW (Rewind)
STOP
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Simple
Recording
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL
2
Press CH5
. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)
If you use the RF connection, by pressing the TV/VCR
button, select VIDEO mode to view the program to be
recorded.
SET TAPE SPEED
3
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.
START RECORDING
4
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
5
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
During record pause, you can change the recording
channel by using the CH5
buttons or NUMBER keys.
STOP RECORDING
6
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
REC
PAUSE
SP/EP
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
NUMBER
ENTER
CH
SP/EP
PAUSE
REC
STOP
CH
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its record safety tab.
To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Accidental erasure prevention
Record safety tab
TV/VCR
PLAY
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES
Playback
Features
Still Picture/Frame-By-
Frame Playback
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
1
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH
5
or
button to correct the picture.
During still picture, the normal (mono) sound from
the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back
repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of
normal playback prior to engaging the still picture
mode).
"TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the
sound will not be heard (Z pg. 40).
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-
FRAME PLAYBACK
2
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
OR
Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.
OR
Press TIME SCAN or £ repeatedly to advance
one frame at a time.
Press TIME SCAN £ for forward frame by frame
playback or TIME SCAN for reverse frame by frame.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
INDEX ERASE
PAUSE
INDEX MARK
DYNAMIC CONTRAST
CH
REW
FF
JOG
PLAY
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
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CH
PLAY
REW
FF
PAUSE
TIME SCAN /£
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH
1
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed
search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
The TIME SCAN SHUTTLE indicator on the VCR
lights in green during high-speed search.
The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with
SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings.
TimeScan will be automatically engaged during high-
speed search with an SP-recorded tape.
If during high-speed search the tape speed changes from
SP to EP the search mode will change to EP TimeScan.
Press TIME SCAN for the opposite direction or turn
the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the opposite
direction during high-speed search of an EP-recorded
tape to change to 7x TimeScan search. (Z pg. 38)
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
High-Speed Search
NOTE:
For short searches, during playback or still, press and hold FF or
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.
TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE indicator
Slow Motion/
Reverse Slow Motion
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
1
For hands-free slow-motion, turn the TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE ring one or two positions to the left or press
TIME SCAN during playback to decrease speed in
the forward direction. Continue to turn the TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE ring to the left or press TIME SCAN to
select the two reverse slow motion, reverse play and
reverse search modes.
OR
During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring
to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for
reverse slow motion.
OR
During still picture, press and hold TIME SCAN £ for
forward slow motion, or press and hold TIME SCAN
for reverse slow motion. Release to return to still picture.
Refer to the chart on pg. 39 for slow motion speeds.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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Manual Tracking
Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is
engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this
and make the adjustment manually.
ENGAGE MANUAL
TRACKING MODE
1
During playback, press the CH5 and
buttons on the
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.
ADJUST MANUAL
TRACKING
2
Press CH5 or
on the VCR's front panel or remote.
Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until
optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
3
Press the CH5 and
buttons on the VCR's front panel
simultaneously.
NOTES:
To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust
tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.
Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion.
During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press
CH5
or
on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.
Dynamic Contrast
Use this function to improve contrast which tends to degrade
specially with wide-screen pictures.
ENGAGE DYNAMIC
CONTRAST MODE
1
During playback, press DYNAMIC CONTRAST on the
VCR.
The button will light up.
DISENGAGE DYNAMIC
CONTRAST MODE
2
Press DYNAMIC CONTRAST again.
The button's light will go out.
NOTES:
Turn on/off as preferred.
The setting will remain effective even after you turn the VCR
off and on again.
Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each
recording. You can find and automatically play back from the
start of any recording using the Index Search function.
START SEARCH
1
While the tape is stopped, press TIME SCAN or
£.
ACCESS DISTANT CODE
2
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press
TIME SCAN or £ repeatedly until the correct
number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE
is set to ON (Z pg. 31). Playback begins automatically
when the desired recording is located.
If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to
search visually to find the very beginning of the
desired program.
NOTE:
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is
paused and then resumed.
Instant ReView
At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the
tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program.
ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW
1
After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged, press
REVIEW.
The power comes on and the VCR rewinds to the index
code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded
program, then begins playback automatically.
You can access a program 2–9 index codes away
from the current position on the tape. If, for example,
you have 5 programs recorded and you want to
watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.
If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to
search visually to find the very beginning of the
desired program.
If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is
pressed, it will play the tape from the beginning. It
will not fast forward to an index code.
The Instant Review function will also operate if the
VCR's power is on.
Manual Index Mark/Erase
To mark an index code...
...during playback press INDEX MARK on the VCR's front panel.
n The VCR will mark an index code at that location.
n If "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to ON (Z pg. 31), "MARK" blinks on
the screen while an index code is being marked.
To erase an index code...
...during playback or still press INDEX ERASE on the VCR's
front panel.
n The VCR will fast-forward to the nearest index code (Sound
will not be heard during this) and erase it. Playback continues
after the index code is erased.
n If "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to ON (Z pg. 31), "ERASE" blinks on
the screen while an index code is being erased.
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Video Stabilizer
You can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable
EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this
function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically
corrected. *The default setting is "OFF".
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2
SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to
"FUNCTION SET 2" by
pressing CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
, then press OK.
ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to
"VIDEO STABILIZER" by
pressing CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
, then press OK.
ACTIVATE VIDEO
STABILIZER
4
Place the arrow next to
"ON" by pressing CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTES:
Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect with SP
recordings, during recording and during special-effects
playback.
When you finish viewing the tape, be sure to set it back to
"OFF".
Turning the VCR's power on or inserting a cassette into the
VCR will automatically turn OFF this function.
VIDEO STABILIZER
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
=FUNCTION SET 2
FUNCTION SET 3
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CH
CH
OK
MENU
TIME SCAN
FUNCTION 2
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
S-VHS MODE
SPECIAL FUNCTION
=VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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Superimpose
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 2" by
pressing CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
, then press OK.
ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to
"SUPERIMPOSE" by
pressing CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
4
Place the arrow next to
"ON" or "OFF" by pressing
CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
.
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTES:
If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is
displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".
If you press OSD during playback VIDEO STABILIZER OFF or
VIDEO STABILIZER ON will be displayed in the center of the
TV screen.
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.
CH 125 RECORD
THU 12:00 AM PAUSE
] SP
INDEX-1
NORM MEMORY OFF
HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45
Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode
When the channel is changed, the new
channel is displayed on the screen for 5
seconds.
Clock time
Tape position indicator
Operation mode
When the operation mode is changed,
the new mode is displayed — RECORD
(5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec.
when engaged from Stop mode),
RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is
engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).
BE
+++
"Cassette Loaded" mark
When a cassette is loaded, the mark is
displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the
VCR's EJECT button is pushed. Audio mode indicators
Tape speed indicator
Counter memory on/off
INDEX indication
Counter reading
To recall an indication
1 Press OSD.
n All indications corresponding to the current status are
displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information,
and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on
the screen. (No indication during still and search.)
2 Press OSD again to clear the display.
MENU
OK
OSD
CH
TIME SCAN
OK
MENU
CH
FUNCTION 2
AUTO TIMER
=SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
S-VHS MODE
SPECIAL FUNCTION
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SUPERIMPOSE
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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Select The Soundtrack
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal
and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop
mode.
If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1
SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to
"FUNCTION SET 1" by
pressingCH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
, then press OK.
ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to
"AUDIO MONITOR" by
pressing CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
4
You have three choices:
a– Hi-Fi
b– Normal
c– Mix
Place the arrow next to your
choice by pressing CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
AUDIO MONITOR
=HI-FI
NORM
MIX
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
=FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2
FUNCTION SET 3
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION 1
=AUDIO MONITOR
TIMESCAN AUDIO
AUX INPUT
TAPE DUB MODE
CA RECORD
CA PLAYBACK
HI-FI REC LEVEL
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CH
CH
TIME SCAN
MENU
OK
NOTES:
If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the
Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you
make at the Audio Select screen.
If you select "HI-FI" or "MIX", the L and R symbols near the
audio level meters will be illuminated. L and R will be
deactivated when playing back a normal (mono) tape.
If RF connection is used for TV, even if Hi-Fi audio monitor is
selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in
both loudspeakers.
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Repeat Playback
START REPEAT
1
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front
display panel) during playback, then release.
The entire tape is played back 20 times.
STOP REPEAT
2
To stop, press STOP at any time.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or TIME SCAN
or
£
also stops Repeat Playback.
VIDEO
SP
PLAY
HMS
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
1
Press C.RESET.
NOTE:
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel number,
clock time or tape remaining time. (Channel number is
not displayed during playback.)
Counter Memory
When REW or FF is pressed, with the Counter Memory
activated, the tape will return to the counter position "zero".
ACTIVATE COUNTER
MEMORY
1
Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to have
quick access to later. The counter reads “0H 00M 00S”.
Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicator
in the front display panel lights.
RETURN TO COUNTER
POSITION ZERO
2
Press STOP (during playback), then press REW or FF.
The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at approxi-
mately “0H 00M 00S” automatically.
To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.
Counter Reset
STOP
REW
PLAY
FF
REW
PLAY
FF
PAUSE
C.RESET
DISPLAY
STOP
C.MEMORY
TIME SCAN
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Tape Position Indicator
The Tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from the
stop mode, you press FF, REW, or
use the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring,
or perform an Index Search or
Instant ReView. The position of "
" in relation to "B" (Beginning) or
"E" (End) shows you where you are
on the tape.
NOTE:
"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not
appear (
Z
pg. 31).
Next-Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after
rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop
mode.
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.
b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds.
c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . .
. . . press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
NOTE:
If you want the "next function" to automatically start when the
counter reads "0H 00M 00S" (instead of at the beginning of the
tape), press C. MEMORY so that the counter memory indicator
appears on the front display panel before pressing REW
or
FF.
AV COMPU LINK Playback
Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components,
including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU
LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo-
nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.
For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY
and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on,
the TV's AV mode is selected and the VCR goes into play mode.
(PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety tab is
removed.)
MAKE CONNECTION
1
Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component
as shown in the illustration on page 35.
The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
TURN ON THE VCR
2
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
3
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
COUNT 0:33:27
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
POWER
MENU
REW
FF
PLAY
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
POWER
TIMER
REW
FF
PLAY
MENU
C.MEMORY
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ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2
SCREEN
4
Press CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
to place the arrow
next to “FUNCTION SET 2”, then press OK.
ACCESS SPECIAL
FUNCTION SCREEN
5
Press CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
to place the
arrow next to “SPECIAL
FUNCTION”, then press
OK.
ENABLE AV COMPU LINK
PLAYBACK
6
Press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow next
to “AV COMPU LINK”.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
7
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
PERFORM AV COMPU LINK
PLAYBACK
8
Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY (if the cassette’s
record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically). Linked components are turned on, and
the TV set to its AV mode, automatically!
NOTE:
Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have.
Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this
connection.
SPECIAL FUNCTION
R.A. EDIT/PAUSE
=AV COMPU-LINK
PRESS (
5
,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
VIDEO OUT
AV COMPU LINK
Television
FUNCTION 2
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
S-VHS MODE
=SPECIAL FUNCTION
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CH
PLAY
OK
TIME SCAN
MENU
PLAY
CH
Example
Your VCR
PAUSE/SPECIAL
FUNCTION
Mini-plug cable
(supplied)
AUDIO
OUT
AV COMPU LINK II
(VCR ONLY)
Audio/Video
cable (supplied)
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
Commercial Advance
Your VCR is eqipped with the Commercial Advance feature, which can automatically fast-motion the tape during playback to skip
over previously recorded TV commercials.
1
When recording is finished, the following display will appear on the screen and the VCR's front display panel.
Commercial Advance works as follows:
MARKING COMMERCIALS
WILL BE EXECUTED.
PRESS (OK) TO START
PRESS (STOP) TO CANCEL
*
In case of timer recording, these
displays will appear when all the preset
programs are recorded. If you press
TIMER to disengage the timer mode,
these displays will appear even if all
the programs are not recorded yet.
a– Press OK and step 2 will take place.
b– If you do not want to use Commercial Advance for the
recorded program, press STOP.
c– If neither button is pressed within 60 seconds after the
displays appear, step 2 will take place automatically.
IMPORTANT
If you press STOP in this step or stop marking midway in step
2 before the VCR is finished marking the commercials, data
necessary for Commercial Advance will be lost and this feature
will not work with the recording you made.
NOTE:
Commercials can only be marked if Commercial Advance
Record is enabled (
Z
pg. 37).
2
The VCR rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning of the recording and seeks out the commercial groups which
have been detected.
MARKING COMMERCIALS
CommercialProgram Program
MARK
MARK
Commercial Commercial
*
If you want to stop marking
midway, press STOP so that
"MARKING IN PROCESS" appears on
the screen and "CA" blinks on the
front display panel. While those are
displayed (for 5 seconds), press STOP again to cancel Commercial
Advance marking of the rest of the recordings.
*
If you want to watch a TV program while the VCR is marking
commercials,
first press TV/VCR on the remote control, then use the
TV's channel selector to select the channel you want to watch.
After having marked the start and end of all commercial
groups of the recording(s), the VCR goes to its Stop mode. In
the case of timer recording or Instant Timer Recording, the
VCR shuts off automatically.
Search and marking
During search and marking
Commercial group
3
During playback, the VCR automatically (when enabled
Z pg. 37) fast-motions with TimeScan (Z pg. 38) during
the commercial groups that were marked in step 2 .
*
When Commercial Advance is forwarding the tape to skip
over commercials, "CA SKIP" will be displayed in the top right
corner of the TV screen.
CommercialProgram Program
MARK
MARK
Commercial Commercial
Playback Playback
Forward fast-motion
playback (TimeScan)
Commercial group
NOTES:
The Commercial Advance Record processes marks the tape when the picture fades to black and the audio fades to silence. Normally there is a
period of black and no audio at the beginning and end of commercials.
A black screen or a scene with no audio signal during a program may be detected as the start or end of a commercial.
When using the timer to record two adjacent shows on the same channel, better commercial detection accuracy can be obtained by program-
ming each show separately.
If you record over a commercial start or end mark the Commercial Advance feature will not work correctly.
Commercial Advance tested with 6 hours recordings, longer recordings may be possible depending on the number of commercials contained in
the broadcast.
The VCR will resume normal playback after skipping 15 minutes of tape if no commercial group end mark is detected.
If the end of the tape is reached during recording, the display as illustrated in step
1
appears, then...
in the case of timer recording or Instant Timer Recording, after step
2
takes place, the cassette will be ejected and the power will shut off.
in the case of normal recording, after step
2
takes place, the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the tape.
During automatic commercial skipping, if the user presses STOP or PLAY, the VCR will resume normal play; furthermore, if the tape is reversed
to before the commercial group and played, the commercial group will not automatically be skipped.
If an index code or the end of a recording is detected during Commercial Advance's forward fast-motion playback, normal playback resumes
automatically.
Commercial Advance disables commercial marking when the recording is less than 15 minutes.
Commercial Advance does not mark the start of a commercial group when it is in the first or last two minutes of a recording.
Commercial Advance does not mark commercial groups which are less than 59 seconds or groups which contain only one commercial.
Some portions of programs may be detected as commercials.
Some commercials may not be detected properly.
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RETURN TO FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN
5
Press MENU.
ACCESS CA PLAYBACK SCREEN
6
Press CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
to place the arrow
next to "CA PLAYBACK", then press OK.
SELECT MODE
7
Place the arrow next to
"AUTO" by pressing CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
.
Select "AUTO" to
automatically skip over
CA recorded commer-
cials during playback.
Select "MANUAL" to
manually skip over CA recorded commercials by
pressing SKIP SEARCH.
Select "OFF" to disable CA Playback of CA recorded
commercials.
Press SKIP SEARCH during playback, with "MANUAL"
(or "AUTO") selected, to fast-motion the tape to the
end of the next commercial group or to the end of the
recording, and then resume normal playback.
NOTE:
If you press SKIP SEARCH during a commercial, the
VCR may not resume normal playback at the end of the
group of commercial. If this occurs press PLAY or STOP
to resume normal playback.
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
8
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,333,091
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN
2
Press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to "FUNCTION
SET 1", then press OK.
ACCESS CA RECORD SCREEN
3
Press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to "CA
RECORD", then press OK.
SELECT MODE
4
Place the arrow next to
"ON" by pressing CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
.
If you don't want to use
Commercial Advance,
set it to "OFF".
FUNCTION 1
AUDIO MONITOR
TIMESCAN AUDIO
AUX INPUT
TAPE DUB MODE
= CA RECORD
CA PLAYBACK
HI-FI REC LEVEL
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
"CA(Commercial Advance) RECORD" and "CA PLAYBACK" are
set to " OFF " at the factory. To set Commercial Advance
perform the following steps to set "CA RECORD" to "ON" and
"CA PLAYBACK" to "AUTO".
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
= FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2
FUNCTION SET 3
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
8
CH
TIME SCAN
MENU
OK
CH
SKIP SEARCH
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
RECORD
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
PLAYBACK
=AUTO
MANUAL
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTES:
If you set "CA RECORD" to "ON" while recording is in
progress, the VCR will mark an index code at that location.
You cannot change the "CA PLAYBACK" setting during
Commercial Advance fast-motion playback.
While recording is in progress with "CA RECORD" set to
"ON", you cannot mark an index code manually, nor change
the recording tape speed.
During playback with "CA PLAYBACK" set to "OFF", pressing
SKIP SEARCH starts fast-motion playback for 30 seconds on
the counter (
Z
pg. 39).
Adding or erasing index marks codes (
Z
pg. 29) during a
group of commercials can cause incorrect CA Playback.
If there is a power outage while recording is in progress
with "CA RECORD" set to "ON" (
Z
pg. 37), commercials
that are recorded after the power is restored may not be
detected properly.
If you want to stop recording when "CA RECORD" is set to
"ON" (
Z
pg. 37), be sure to press STOP. If you press
POWER or TIMER to stop recording, that may affect
detection accuracy for commercials recorded afterwards.
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TimeScan
Your VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan
allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in
the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back
at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 39).
TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while
listening to the audio.
NOTES:
"TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will
not be heard in TimeScan mode (
Z
pg. 40).
The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan
modes.
In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played
back repeatedly. (
Z
pg. 28)
In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will
not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.
TIME SCAN INDICATOR
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE INDICATOR
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
1
During playback or still, turn the VCR's TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you
release it. Each time it passes a click position, the
playback speed changes.
(Refer to the chart on pg 39 for playback speeds).
OR
During playback, press TIME SCAN
or £.
To increase the speed in the forward direction, press
£
repeatedly to select the various forward search
modes.
To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press
.
To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play
mode, continue to press after selecting all the
forward slow motion modes.
(Refer to the chart on pg 39 for playback speeds).
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Variable-Speed Search/
Reverse Play
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Audio signal during TimeScan
Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard.
Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard.
Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.
Playback tape
PLAY
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
TIME SCAN
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The VCR's TimeScan indicator lights during TimeScan.
The speed is shown in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds.
The TimeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may not change depending on how far it is turned.
When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed will change up to 7x and -7x search speeds. Turning
the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring further will not increase the search speed.
Picture may be distorted at the position where the recording speed is switched.
The picture may be noisy for a moment when you change the playback speed.
During high-speed search with a tape containing both SP and EP recordings, where the recording tape speed switches from EP
to SP, the search speed will change automatically to 7x normal playback speed with TimeScan.
Depending on the tape in use, noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted.
Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.
In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.
TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.
When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.
Speed
Names of
special-effects
playback
Audio output
* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's TIME SCAN button.
VCR's Time
Scan shuttle
indicator
TimeScan
Reverse Forward
Search Play Slow-Motion *Still Slow-Motion Play Search
-7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 3x 5x 7x
SEARCH SLOW 6 SLOW SEARCH
Green Orange Red Orange Green
Audio is output. Audio is not output. Audio is output.
Skip Search
SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
1
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback, with
"CA PLAYBACK" set to "OFF" (Z pg. 37). Each
press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,
press PLAY.
SKIP SEARCH
If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set "TIMESCAN AUDIO" to "OFF" (
Z
pg. 40).
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TimeScan Audio
The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select
ON/OFF as required.
*The default setting is "ON".
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1
SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 1" by pressing
CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
, then press OK.
ACCESS TIMESCAN
AUDIO SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to
"TIMESCAN AUDIO" by
pressing CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
4
Place the arrow next to
"ON" or "OFF" by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
TIMESCAN AUDIO
= ON
OFF
PRESS (5,), TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CH
CH
MENU
OK
TIME SCAN
FUNCTION 1
AUDIO MONITOR
=TIMESCAN AUDIO
AUX INPUT
TAPE DUB MODE
CA RECORD
CA PLAYBACK
HI-FI REC LEVEL
PRESS (
5
,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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Record One Program While
Watching Another
ENGAGE TV MODE
1
During recording...
Press TV/VCR. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes out.
(If you are using the RF connection (Z pg. 6) to view
the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being
recorded disappears.)
If you are using the AV connection (Z pg. 6) or
S-VIDEO connection (Z pg. 7) to view the output
from your VCR, change the TV's input mode from AV
to TV.
SELECT CHANNEL FOR
VIEWING
2
Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you
want to watch.
Recording
Features
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
1
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter
resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the
tape runs.
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON
SCREEN
2
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the
elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the
current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds.
The counter display remains on the screen indicating the
elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.
Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Z pg. 31).
The indications are not be recorded.
Press DISPLAY to change to the COUNT display if
REMAIN is displayed.
Display Elapsed Recording
Time
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TV/VCR
C.RESET
DISPLAY
Display Tape Remaining Time
DISPLAY COUNTER
INFORMATION
1
Press OSD.
All indications corresponding to the VCR's current
status are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display
remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time.
DISPLAY TAPE REMAINING
TIME
2
Press DISPLAY until "REMAIN" appears on screen. The
approximate tape remaining time appears on the TV
screen and VCR display panel.
The tape remaining time is calculated based on the
tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated
remaining time is only an estimate.
Press DISPLAY to change the on-screen display from
REMAIN to COUNT and vice versa; and to show
counter reading, channel number, clock time or tape
remaining time on the front display panel. Then
channel number will not be displayed when the VCR
is playing a tape.
EXIT THE DISPLAY
3
Press OSD again.
NOTES:
"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the on-screen
display will not appear (
Z
pg. 31).
Near the beginning of the tape, the tape remaining estimate
may be inaccurate. However, the estimate becomes more
accurate as the tape comes closer to the end.
Depending on the type of tape used, the tape remaining time
reading may not appear right away, or may not be correct.
"--:--" may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on
occasion.
The tape remaining time indication is not accurate when
using VHS-C tapes with VHS-C adapter.
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CH
CH
MENU
OK
TIME SCAN
S-VHS indicator
MENU
OK
S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS
Your VCR can record in either S-VHS or VHS.
To record in S-VHS;
insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will
light.
then, perform the steps 1 - 5 below to set the "S-VHS MODE"
to "AUTO".
The S-VHS recording mode will be automatically selected.
To record in VHS;
insert a cassette marked "VHS".
The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected
regardless of the S-VHS mode setting.
To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette;
insert the cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will
light.
then, perform the steps 1 - 5 below to set the "S-VHS MODE"
to "OFF"; the S-VHS indicator will go out.
The VHS recording mode will be selected.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2
SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 2" by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
ACCESS S-VHS MODE
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to
"S-VHS MODE" by
pressing CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
4
Place the arrow next to
"AUTO" or "OFF" by
pressing CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
FUNCTION 2
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
=S-VHS MODE
SPECIAL FUNCTION
VIDEO STABILIZER
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
S-VHS MODE
= AUTO
OFF
PRESS (
5
,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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Stereo And SAP
(Second Audio Program)
Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-
channel TV Sound broadcasts.
The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during
stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP
program reception.
Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied
by SAP audio.
To Record Stereo Programs . . .
. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.
To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .
. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (
Z pg. 32).
TIME SCAN
MENU
CH
OK
CH
OK
MENU
To Record SAP Programs . . .
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2
SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 2" by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
ACCESS 2ND AUDIO
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
4
Place the arrow next to
"ON" by pressing CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTES:
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on
both the Normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program is
not recorded.
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded
on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.
2ND AUDIO
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level
Control
Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio
recording level. Although the preset audio recording level is
satisfactory for normal recording, if the sound you are going to
record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level
while referring to the VCR's audio level meters.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1
SCREEN
2
Press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow
next to “FUNCTION SET 1”, then press OK.
ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL
SCREEN
3
Press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to “HI-FI REC
LEVEL”, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
4
Place the arrow next to
“MANUAL” by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
.
ADJUST AUDIO
RECORDING LEVEL
5
Press FF or REW.
To move the on-screen's audio levels by one division
of the scale, press FF or REW briefly for 5 times in
succession. To move the audio levels faster, keep FF
or REW presssed.
Adjust the recording level while watching the VCR's
audio level meters. Set the level so that maximum
volume causes the meters to vary between 0dB to 4dB.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit.
NOTE:
Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while
distortion will increase if the level is too high.
OK
REW
FF
HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL
PRESET
=MANUAL
PRESS PRESS
(REW) (FF)
MIN------
*
------MAX
PRESS (5,
) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION 1
AUDIO MONITOR
TIMESCAN AUDIO
AUX INPUT
TAPE DUB MODE
CA RECORD
CA PLAYBACK
=HI-FI REC LEVEL
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
CH
OK
REW
FF
CH
MENU
TIME SCAN
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Instant Timer
Recording
(ITR)
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after
recording is finished.
START RECORDING
1
Press REC on the front panel.
ENGAGE ITR MODE
2
Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the
front display panel.
SET RECORDING
DURATION
3
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording
time by 30 minutes.
NOTES:
You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's
front panel.
After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears.
To check the remaining time, press REC once during record-
ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5
seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within these 5
seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next
30 minute increment.
TIMER RECORDING
8
REC
ITR
VIDEO
SP
REC
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VCR Plus+
Timer
Programming
Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+
Setup" on page 20.
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to
automatically record a program which will be broadcast at
some future time.
The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+
or On-Screen Timer Programming. (Z pg. 48)
During VCR Plus+ and on-screen programming, the Illumi-
Guide feature tells you which button on the remote control
must be pressed next by lighting the relevant buttons. The
Illumi-Guide feature is activated by the ILLUMI GUIDE button
on the remote control. The Illumi-Guide feature is only active
when the remote control's TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is set to
"VCR". (Illumi-Guide is an optional help feature which makes
programming easier. It is not necessary to use Illumi-Guide to
program the VCR.)
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. If
the button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again,
press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the
normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons,
and re-perform the timer programming procedure from the
beginning.
If for some reason the remote control's signal is not received
by the VCR, press MENU as many times as necessary to
return to the normal screen and extinguish all
illuminated buttons, and re-perform the timer programming
procedure from the beginning.
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OK
NUMBER
CANCEL
ILLUMI GUIDE
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
MENU
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Make sure the record safety tab is present.
The VCR’s power comes on automatically.
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN
2
To use the Illumi-Guide
feature press ILLUMI
GUIDE. The MENU, REW,
PLAY and FF buttons will
light.
Press MENU on the remote
control.
The clock must be set in
order to access the VCR Plus+ screen. If you haven’t
set the clock, the Main Menu screen appears when
you press MENU. Refer to page 8 for the Advanced
Auto Clock Set procedure or page 9 for the clock
setting procedure.
If you are using a PRIMESTAR DBS receiver, you may
not be able to access the VCR PLUS+ screen. When
this happens, set "DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT" to "OFF"
(Z pg.24), then press MENU on the remote control.
If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following
buttons will light up: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), CANCEL
and MENU.
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER
3
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the
PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV
program you wish to record.
To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the
correct PlusCode number.
If the PlusCode number you input is incorrect,
"ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of
the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is
for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is
displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus+
screen reappears (step 2).
If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys
(0 – 9), CANCEL and MENU.
TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR
8
VCR PLUS+
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU
EN 47
CHECK INPUT DATA
4
Press OK and the Program
screen appears.
The PlusCode number you
entered appears in the
Program screen. Check to
make sure it’s accurate.
To timer-record daily or
weekly serials, press
DAILY (NUMBER “8”) or
WEEKLY (NUMBER “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”
appears on the Program screen. Pressing the button
again makes each corresponding display disappear.
If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and, after
pressing MENU as many times as necessary to access
the VCR Plus+ screen, input the correct PlusCode
number.
If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU
lights up for about 10 seconds.
SET TAPE SPEED
5
Press SP/EP.
CHECK/CORRECT INPUT
DATA
6
If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, press
OK or TIME SCAN ™£ until the item you want to
change begins to blink. Then press the appropriate
NUMBER keys, CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to obtain
the desired setting.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
7
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
(Z pg. 51).
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
8
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.
NOTES:
To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.
In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s
memory backup keeps your selections for approximately
20 hours.
When timer-recording cable channels received through a
Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
PROGRAM 1
(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)
DATE 12/24 WED
START 8:00 PM
STOP 9:00 PM
CHANNEL 8 SP
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY
SP/EP=REC SPEED)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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8
0
7
9
CH
OK
TIMER
NUMBER
NUMBER "9"
NUMBER "8"
SP/EP
MENU
TIME SCAN
48 EN
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8
shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be
set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 8 or 9).
You can also use the optional Illumi-Guide feature, where the
relevant buttons on the remote control light to tell you which
button to press next. The Illumi-Guide feature is activated by the
ILLUMI GUIDE button on the remote control. The Illumi-Guide
feature is only active when the remote control's TV/CABLE/VCR
switch is set to "VCR". (Illumi-Guide is an optional help feature
which makes programming easier. It is not necessary to use
Illumi-Guide to program the VCR.)
On-Screen
Timer
Programming
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8
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7
9
NUMBER
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. If
the button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again,
press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the
normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons,
and re-perform the timer programming procedure from the
beginning.
If for some reason the remote control's signal is not received
by the VCR, press MENU as many times as necessary to
return to the normal screen and extinguish all
illuminated buttons, and re-perform the timer programming
procedure from the beginning.
8
LOAD A CASSETTE
1
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover
the hole with adhesive tape, then load.
The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,
automatically.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
2
To use the Illumi-Guide feature press ILLUMI GUIDE.
The MENU, REW, PLAY and FF buttons will light.
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the
Main Menu screen.
If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU
lights up and OK blinks.
ACCESS PROGRAM SET
SCREEN
3
Make sure the arrow is to the left of "PROGRAM SET",
then press OK.
If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0
– 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER
4
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys or CH5
or
TIME SCAN 5
to select a
vacant program number,
then press OK. The first time
you set the timer program-
ming function, all the
program numbers will be
blank; in this case just press
OK when the Program Set screen appears.
If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys
(0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.
PROGRAM 1
DATE - - / - -
START - - : - - AM
STOP - - : - - AM
CHANNEL - - SP
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
OR (
5
,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
CH
MENU
OK
ILLUMI GUIDE
TIME SCAN
OK
CH
EN 49
SET PROGRAM
INFORMATION
5
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date,
start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5
or
TIME SCAN 5
to set AM/PM and tape speed (SP or
EP). Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape
speed settings.
Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the
channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.
It is possible to set all information using the CH
5
or
TIME SCAN
5
button. (In this case, press OK after
each setting.) Do not use the CH or TIME SCAN
button to set the date.
The item that can be set blinks.
If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys
(0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.
NOTES:
To timer-record a program received with a cable box
or DBS receiver, directly enter the channel that the
cable box or the DBS receiver receives it on.
If you are using a DBS receiver of RCA or SONY or
ECHOSTAR, when one of the channels between 100
and 999 is entered, the VCR recognizes it as a
satellite channel and shows "DBS" on screen next to
the tape speed indication. To timer-record a cable
channel between 100 and 199, be sure to set "DBS
RECEIVER OUTPUT" to "OFF" (Z pg.24).
If you are using a PRIMESTAR DBS receiver, the VCR
recognizes any entered channel as a satellite channel
and shows "DBS" on screen next to the tape speed
indication. To timer-record a cable or regular
channel, be sure to set "DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT" to
"OFF" (
Z pg.24).
** You can record selected programs at the same time
every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the
month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9
(WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears.
Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.
For weekly recording, the desired date for the day of
the week must be entered.
MAKE CORRECTIONS
6
To change any of the settings, press OK or TIME SCAN
£ until the item you want to change begins
blinking. Then set as in step 5.
If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys
(0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
7
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
(Z pg. 51).
If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, all buttons
go out.
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
8
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.
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7
9
OK
EXAMPLE
If you program the VCR to timer
record a show on December 24
on channel 100 from 12:00
noon to 1:00 PM in SP mode,
the screen will look like this:
"DBS" will be displayed only
when you are using a DBS
receiver.
PROGRAM 1
DATE 12/24 WED
START 12:00 PM
STOP 1:00 PM
CHANNEL 100 SP DBS
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
OR (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTES:
To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.
In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory
backup keeps your selections for approximately 20 hours.
If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and
time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.
If you enter a start time that has already passed, "ERROR"
appears on the screen and flashes.
Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.
After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off
automatically.
You can program the timer while a regular recording is in
progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.
If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, the
cassette is automatically ejected.
When timer-recording cable or satellite channels through an
external tuner, be sure to keep the cable box or satellite
receiver's power ON.
NUMBER "9"
TIMER
NUMBER "8"
NUMBER
CH
MENU
8
MENU
OK
CH
TIME SCAN
50 EN
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8
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
DISENGAGE TIMER
1
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS PROGRAM SET
SCREEN
3
Press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow
next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.
CHECK PROGRAM
INFORMATION
4
Press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to check the programs
in succession.
Check And Cancel Programs
CANCEL A PROGRAM
5
Press CANCEL.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there are
still programs remaining, go to step 7.
RE-ENGAGE TIMER
7
Press TIMER again.
To Cancel A Program . . .
TIME SCAN
MENU
POWER
CH
OK
POWER
TIMER
CANCEL
CH
MENU
OK
EN 51
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6
8
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7
9
8
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2
SCREEN
2
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 2" by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK.
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing
CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
, then press OK. Now skip to
step 2 of the procedure below.
Or, during on-screen timer programming ...
ACCESS AUTO TIMER
SCREEN
1
In step 7 in the VCR Plus+ Timer Programming proce-
dure (Z pg. 47) or in step 7 in the On-Screen Timer
Programming procedure (Z pg. 49), press MENU.
SELECT MODE
2
Place the arrow next to
your choice ("ON" or
"OFF") by pressing CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
3
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTE:
For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To
disengage the timer, press TIMER.
Auto Timer
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically
engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically
disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.
AUTO TIMER
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
CH
CH
TIMER
MENU
OK
TIME SCAN
52 EN
8
0
7
9
8
EDITING
Edit From A
Camcorder
You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the
recorder.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
1
Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO
OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
If connecting a camcorder with an S-VIDEO output
connector, it is recommended to use the S-VIDEO
connection to minimize picture degradation while
editing.
When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is
used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR.
The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
If connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output,
connect the audio output connector on the
camcorder to AUDIO IN L of the VCR.
LOAD A CASSETTE
2
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE
3
Press NUMBER key “0” to set to AUX.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
4
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped
camcorder — step 5
If not — step 9
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2
SCREEN
5
Press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow
next to “FUNCTION SET 2”, then press OK.
ACCESS SPECIAL
FUNCTION SCREEN
6
Press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow
next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
7
Press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow next
to “R.A. EDIT/PAUSE”.
MENU
OK
SPECIAL FUNCTION
=R.A. EDIT/PAUSE
AV COMPU-LINK
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Your VCR
CH
NUMBER "0"
TIME SCAN
S-Video
cable
(supplied)
Player
Camcorder
EDIT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
S-VHS
OUT
Mini-plug cable (supplied)
(JVC camcorder only)
To rear panel PAUSE/
SPECIAL FUNCTION
connector
S-VHS
IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
Recorder
Audio/Video
cable (supplied)
EN 53
RETURN TO FUNCTION
SET 1 SCREEN
12
Press MENU.
ACCESS TAPE DUB MODE
SCREEN
13
Press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow
next to “TAPE DUB MODE”, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
14
Place the arrow next to
"ON" by pressing CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
15
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
START PLAYER
16
Set the camcorder to its play mode.
NOTE:
If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD
disable feature then set its superimpose or display
feature to OFF before pressing play.
START RECORDER
17
Set your VCR to its record mode.
If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC
camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into
Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.)
NOTES:
It is not possible to set both "TAPE DUB MODE" and "DYNAMIC
CONTRAST" to ON.
Be sure to set "TAPE DUB MODE" back to "OFF" when you
finish editing.
If you use a cable box or a DBS receiver connected to one of
the VCR's auxiliary input connectors, be sure to select again
the required input at the AUX Input screen when you finish
editing.
8
MENU
CH
0
CH
MENU
OK
TIME SCAN
RETURN TO MAIN MENU
SCREEN
8
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1
SCREEN
9
Press CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
to place the arrow
next to "FUNCTION SET 1", then press OK.
ACCESS AUX INPUT
SCREEN
10
Press CH5
or TIME SCAN 5
to place the arrow
next to “AUX INPUT”, then press OK.
SELECT INPUT
11
Press CH5
or TIME
SCAN 5
to place the
arrow next to your choice.
a– FRONT S-VHS: To use
the VCR's front S-VHS
and AUDIO IN
connectors.
b– FRONT VIDEO: To use
the VCR's front VIDEO
and AUDIO IN connectors.
c– REAR S-VHS: To use the VCR's rear S-VIDEO (S-
VHS) and AUDIO IN connectors.
d– REAR VIDEO: To use the VCR's rear VIDEO and
AUDIO IN connectors.
AUX INPUT
FRONT S-VHS
FRONT VIDEO
REAR S-VHS
=REAR VIDEO
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OK
TAPE DUB MODE
= ON
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
54 EN
Edit To Or
From Another
VCR
You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
1
Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT
and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO
IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
If using another VCR with an S-VIDEO input or
output connector, it is recommended to use the S-
VIDEO connection to minimize picture degradation
while editing.
When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural
VCR as the player, connect the players AUDIO OUT
connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder.
LOAD CASSETTES
2
Insert the playback cassette into the player and the
cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.
SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE
3
Set to AUX. With this VCR, press NUMBER key “0” (AU
appears on the front display panel in place of a channel
number).
NOTE:
When using this VCR as the recorder, be sure to select the
correct AUX input connector (depending on which input
connectors you use) at the Aux Input Screen. To select the
correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 911, 15
from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section,
Z
pg. 52.
ENGAGE TAPE DUBBING
MODE
4
Follow steps 4, 9, 13 15 from the "Edit From A
Camcorder" section (Z pg. 52)
START PLAYER
5
Set to its play mode.
NOTE:
If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD
disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before
pressing PLAY (
Z
pg. 31).
START RECORDER
6
Set to its record mode.
NOTES:
It is not possible to set both "TAPE DUB MODE" and "DYNAMIC
CONTRAST" to ON.
Be sure to set "TAPE DUB MODE" back to "OFF" when you
finish editing.
If you use a cable box or a DBS receiver connected to one of
the VCR's auxiliary input connectors and if you have used this
VCR as the recording deck for editing, be sure to select again
the required input at the AUX Input screen when you finish
editing.
EDITING (cont.)
Your VCR
Player
Another VCR
VIDEO OUT
Audio/Video
cable
(supplied)
S-VIDEO IN
Recorder
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
S-Video
cable
(supplied)
Advantages Of S-VHS VCRs
You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from S-VHS to VHS, or
from S-VHS to S-VHS.
From VHS to S-VHS (VIDEO-VIDEO connection): 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 than those made
by VHS-to-VHS editing.
From S-VHS to VHS (VIDEO-VIDEO connection): Because
the picture quality of the source material is very high, the
edited tape has better picture quality than those made by
VHS-to-VHS editing.
From S-VHS to S-VHS (S-VIDEO connection): All signals
will be transferred without degradation.
EN 55
8
Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously
recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the
recorder.
Audio Dubbing
MAKE CONNECTIONS
1
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R
connectors on the VCR's front panel. *When connect-
ing monaural equipment, use only the VCR's AUDIO
IN L connector.
SET INPUT MODE
2
Press NUMBER key "0" on the remote control. "AU"
appears in place of a channel number.
Be sure to select "FRONT S-VHS" or "FRONT VIDEO"
at the AUX Input Screen. (To select the correct AUX
input connector, follow steps 4, 911, 15 from the
"Edit From A Camcorder" section, Z pg. 52.)
LOCATE START POINT
3
Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your VCR,
and press PAUSE when you find the point where you
want to start dubbing.
ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING
4
Press A. DUB.
Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.
(REC blinks, PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front
display panel.)
START DUBBING
5
Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press
PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio dubbing
begins at this point.
REC blinks and PLAY is displayed on the front display
panel.
To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press
PLAY to resume dubbing.
END AUDIO DUBBING
6
Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage
the audio component's Stop mode.
Pre-recorded tape
Audio-dubbed tape
Normal audio track
Video/Hi-Fi audio
track
STOP
PLAY
A. DUB
PAUSE
Audio cable
Audio component
(CD player etc.)
NOTES:
When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the
normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to
hear the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks),
refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (
Z
pg. 32) and
select the soundtrack you wish to hear.
Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches
"0
H
00
M
00
S
", and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the
counter reading before dubbing.
Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear AUDIO IN
connectors. When using these connectors, be sure to select
"REAR S-VHS" or "REAR VIDEO" at the Aux Input screen. To
select the correct Aux Input connector, follow steps 4, 911,
15 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section
Z
pg. 52.
Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has
had its record safety tab removed.
When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, refer to the "Select
The Soundtrack" section (
Z
pg. 32) to select the soundtrack
you wish to hear.
Picture may be distorted during Audio Dubbing Pause.
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.
56 EN
8
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.
Use your VCR as the recorder.
Insert Editing
EDITING (cont.)
12
45
3
6
8
0
7
9
NUMBER "0"
MAKE CONNECTIONS
1
Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT
connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on
the front panel.
SET INPUT MODE
2
Press NUMBER key "0". "AU" appears in place of a
channel number.
Be sure to select the correct AUX input connector at
the Aux Input screen. (To select the correct AUX input
connector, follow steps 4, 9 – 11, 15 from the "Edit
From A Camcorder" section Z pg. 52).
LOCATE END POINT
3
Load the recording cassette into your VCR, and play it
back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN ™£ and PAUSE.
RESET THE COUNTER
4
Press C.RESET to change the counter display to
"0H00M00S".
LOCATE START POINT
5
Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN ™£ and PAUSE.
Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.
Before insert editing
After insert editing
Source tape
Recorded tape
Normal audio
track
Video/Hi-Fi
audio track
Player
Recorder Your VCR
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
JOG
PAUSE
Another VCR
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
C.RESET
PAUSE
TIME SCAN
Audio/Video
signal
EN 57
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45
3
6
8
0
7
9
8
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING
6
Press INSERT.
Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAY
and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)
The TV screen changes from the still picture to the
input source you are going to record.
START EDITING
7
Load the source cassette and play back the segment
that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the
section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press
PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins
at this point.
PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display
panel.
END INSERT EDITING
8
At counter "0H00M00S", Insert Editing will stop automati-
cally while the tape continues running in the Play
mode. if you wish to stop Insert Editing before the
specified edit-out point, press C.RESET.
FOR AV INSERT EDITING
If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and
normal audio soundtrack all at the same time...
In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB. also.
(REC and PLAY blink and PAUSE lights up on the display panel.)
NOTES:
Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab
has been removed.
In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by
the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous
recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted
picture will be distorted at the switching point.
A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit
may become erased.
Insert Editing is also possible using the rear connectors.
When using these connectors, be sure to select the correct
AUX input connector at the Aux Input screen. To select the
correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 9 – 11, 15 from
the "Edit From A Camcorder" section,
Z
pg 52.
C.RESET
PLAY
INSERT
58 EN
8
0
7
9
CH
C.MEMORY
MENU
TIME SCAN
OK
PAUSE/
SPECIAL
FUNCTION
REMOTE
PAUSE
8
This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your
VCR is used as the source player in combination with another
JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can
pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in
the sequence you have specified.
You can also perform Random Assemble Editing with a second
non-JVC VCR. Z pg. 59
Random As-
semble Editing
EDITING (cont.)
Audio signal Video signal
Mini-plug Cable
(supplied)
Another VCR
(w/PAUSE connector)
MAKE CONNECTIONS
1
Connect your VCR’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT
connectors to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors
on the recording deck, and connect your VCR’s PAUSE/
SPECIAL FUNCTION connector to the PAUSE connec-
tor on the recording deck.
If the recording deck doesn’t have a PAUSE connec-
tor, connect to the R.A. EDIT connector instead.
The Mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
PREPARE FOR EDITING
2
Perform steps 29, 13
15 on page 52, “Edit From
A Camcorder”.
NOTE:
If you mistakenly select
“AV COMPU LINK” in
step
7
on page 52, an error
message appears when
you finish step 6. Make sure “R.A. EDIT/PAUSE” is
selected before you continue.
LOAD SOURCE CASSETTE
3
Insert the source cassette into your VCR.
START SOURCE PLAYBACK
4
Press PLAY.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the
Main Menu screen.
ACCESS R.A. EDIT SCREEN
6
Place the arrow next to
“R.A. EDIT” by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞,
then press OK.
The screen is superim-
posed on the video
playback in step 7.
-ERROR-
CHOOSE SPECIAL FUNCTION
ON MAIN MENU AND SELECT
R.A. EDIT/PAUSE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU
Player
Your VCR
Recorder
CANCEL
PLAY
STOP
8
MENU
CH
OK
JOG
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
PLAY
STOP
R.A.EDIT START
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2
FUNCTION SET 3
=R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
EN 59
END R.A. EDIT
11
Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the
normal screen, and engage the Stop mode for the both
VCRs.
NOTES:
You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes
you want to edit in steps 78. Since you can hear the
soundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrupt or
unnatural sounding scene-to-scene transitions. The sound that
is heard, however, is not TimeScan Audio.
When editing, there may be a discrepancy of about 2 seconds
on the source tape between the locations you chose as edit-in/-
out points and the locations the VCR recognizes as those points.
There are no limitations for R.A. Edit list (such as repeat
segments, negative counter values, segments out of order).
Only the start-stop sequence has to be in the normal play
direction.
For any scene, the edit-out point must have a counter reading
that is at least 1 second after the corresponding edit-in point. Any
less than 1 second and the edit-out point will not be registered.
Since the source VCR prerolls during Random Assemble
Editing, there must be at least 15 seconds worth of recorded
material prior to any edit-in point on the source tape.
If the search time for an edit-in point exceeds 5 minutes, the
recording deck enters its Stop mode and editing will not take
place.
To Make Corrections . . .
. . . during step 7 or 8, you can cancel registered in and out
points by pressing CANCEL on the remote control. Each time
you press, the preceding point is erased.
If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points
and want to reset the first set, you have to press CANCEL until
all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them
after you've repaired the first set of points.
Memory Capacity
Random Assemble Editing shares
memory space with the VCR's
timer. If there are programs
occupied by timer-recording data,
those spaces cannot be used to
register edit-in and -out points —
meaning you won't be able to edit
8 scenes.
When all 8 programs are full, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on
the R.A. EDIT screen.
To cancel a program, see page 50.
RM-V403U Multi-Brand R.A. Edit Controller
(Not supplied)
By connecting this controller to your VCR's R.A. EDIT connec-
tor, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination
with a second non-JVC VCR. The controller is compatible with
various major VCR brands. For compatible systems and
availability, please consult your JVC dealer.
LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT
7
Find the point on the source
tape from where you want
the edited scene to begin by
pressing TIME SCAN
™£, or using JOG/
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
then press OK.
The edit-in point is
registered in memory and appears on the screen.
You can also perform an Index Search (if index marks
have been previously recorded on the tape at the
desired points Z pg. 29) to find the points you want,
but this will result in reduced accuracy.
LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT
8
Find the point where you
want the edited scene to
end by pressing TIME SCAN
™£, or using JOG/
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE then
press OK.
The edit-out point is
registered in memory and
appears on the screen.
The total time of the
edited scenes is displayed
to the right of "TTL".
Repeat steps 7 and 8 for
each additional scene.
PREPARE RECORDING DECK
9
Engage its Record-Standby mode.
START R.A. EDIT
10
Press R.A. EDIT START on the VCR or C.MEMORY on
the remote control.
Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are
copied to the recording deck in the order they were
registered.
The on-screen display remains while your VCR
searches for each scene (blinking cursor indicates
scene currently being searched for), but disappears
during actual editing.
During scene search, the recording deck automati-
cally enters its Record-Standby mode. "SEARCHING"
appears on the screen.
When all registered scenes have been edited, your
VCR enters the Still mode, the recording deck enters
its Record-Standby mode, and the cursor blinks at the
next available number.
R.A. EDIT EDIT MODE
= 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TTL 0:00:00 CNT 0:00:00
R.A. EDIT EDIT MODE
= 1 0:02:23
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TTL 0:00:00 CNT 0:02:23
R.A. EDIT EDIT MODE
1 0:02:23 0:02:51
= 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TTL 0:00:28 CNT 0:02:51
R.A. EDIT EDIT MODE
PROGRAM FULL
TTL 0:00:00 CNT 0:00:00
60 EN
SPECIAL FEATURES
TV Multi-Brand Remote
Control
The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC
remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs
listed below.
The TV brand code is factory preset to control JVC TVs.
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7
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POWER
NUMBER
ENTER
STOP
TURN ON THE TV
1
Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.
SET REMOTE CONTROL
MODE
2
Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR's
remote control to TV.
SET TV BRAND CODE
3
Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER
on the VCR's remote control, enter your TV’s brand
code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.
Follow the example shown at bottom left.
Once you have set the remote control to operate the
TV, you don’t have to repeat this step until you
replace your remote control’s batteries.
PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not
function with one code, try entering the other.
OPERATE TV
4
First, press POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s power
goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations.
The POWER, TV/VCR, CH
5
, VOL +/– and
NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to
operate the TV. *For some brands of TV, you must
press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/
CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCR.
NOTE:
Depending on the kind of TV, there may be cases where some
or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.
CH
TV/VCR
VOL. +/–
TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE
JVC 01
MAGNAVOX 02
MITSUBISHI 03
PANASONIC 04, 11
RCA 05
SHARP 06
SONY 07
TOSHIBA 08
ZENITH 09
HITACHI 10
SAMSUNG 12
SANYO 13
SEARS 13
TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR
(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 05:
5
STOP
POWER
0
Release
Hold
down
Press in succession
EN 61
Cable Box Multi-Brand
Remote Control
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands
of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more
than one code. If your cable box does not function with a
specified code, try other codes.
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8
0
7
9
POWER
NUMBER
ENTER
CH
STOP
TURN ON THE CABLE BOX
1
Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.
SET REMOTE CONTROL
MODE
2
Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR’s
remote control to CABLE/DBS.
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND
3
While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote
control, use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box
brand number from the chart at bottom left and then
press STOP.
Follow the example shown below.
Once you have set the remote control to operate the
cable box, you don't have to repeat this step until you
replace the remote control's batteries.
OPERATE CABLE BOX
4
First, press POWER to see if the cable box’s power goes
off as it should. If it does, try other functions (CH
5
and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the
cable box).
For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER
after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/
CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCR.
NOTES:
You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and
the cable box brand for your Controller (
Z
pg. 18) separately.
The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your
remote control is different from the list of brands that can be
controlled by your controller.
It is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable
box even if the cable box’s channels automatically change
during timer recording using the Controller.
It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cable
box and your DBS receiver at the same time; you can only set
the remote control to the brand of either one.
TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR
(Ex.) To set remote control to OAK 19:
Hold
down
Release
STOP
POWER
1
9
Press in succession
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE
CURTIS 09, 10
GEMINI 08
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
HAMLIN 15, 16, 17, 18
JERROLD 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
OAK 19, 20, 21
PIONEER 13, 14
REGAL 15, 16, 17, 18
SAMSUNG 08, 13
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09, 10
SIGMA 19, 20, 21
SL MARX 08, 13
TELEVIEW 08, 13
VIDEOWAY 11, 12
ZENITH 11, 12
62 EN
SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)
DBS Receiver Multi-Brand
Remote Control
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands
of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below.
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7
9
POWER
NUMBER
ENTER
CH
STOP
TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR
TURN ON THE DBS
RECEIVER
1
Turn the power on using the DBS receivers remote
control.
SET REMOTE CONTROL
MODE
2
Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR’s
remote control to CABLE/DBS.
ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND
3
While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote
control, use the NUMBER keys to enter the DBS receiver
brand number from the chart below and then press STOP.
Follow the example shown at bottom left.
Once you have set the remote control to operate the
DBS receiver, you don't have to repeat this step until
you replace the remote control's batteries.
OPERATE DBS RECEIVER
4
First, press POWER to see if the DBS receivers power
goes off as it should. If it does, try other functions
(CH5
and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate
the DBS receiver).
For some brands of DBS receiver, you must press
ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/
CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCR.
NOTES:
You must set the DBS receiver brand for your remote control
and the DBS receiver brand for your Controller (
Z
pg. 25)
separately.
It is possible that the remote control will not operate your DBS
receiver even if the DBS receivers channels automatically
change during timer recording using the Controller.
Though ECHOSTAR has a number of different remote codes,
this remote control is applicable only to one of those codes
preset at the factory.
It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cable
box and your DBS receiver at the same time; you can only set
the remote control to the brand of either one.
(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 80:
STOP
POWER
8
0
Release
Hold
down
Press in succession
DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE
RCA (DSS) 80
SONY (DSS) 81
PRIMESTAR 90
ECHOSTAR 91
EN 63
Control Two JVC VCRs
The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC
VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set this
VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is
set to B, and another VCR so it responds to commands when the
switch is set to A. The switch is preset to A because this VCR
normally responds to A-code signals. Follow steps 14 to set this
VCR to respond to B-code commands.
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7
9
POWER
A/B CODE
Child Lock
This feature allows you to prevent the operation of the VCR.
TURN VCR POWER ON
1
Press POWER.
ENGAGE CHILD LOCK
2
Press and hold POWER on the remote control until the
Child Lock indicator ("—") appears on the front display
panel.
Power turns OFF and the VCR cannot be turned on
from the POWER button on the front panel.
To cancel Child Lock, press and hold POWER on the
remote to turn the VCR on. During timer recording,
pressing TIMER also cancels Child Lock.
NOTES:
When Child Lock is engaged, make sure to keep the remote
control out of the reach of children.
Timer recording of programs that were previously set can be
performed while the Child Lock is engaged. The feature
remains in effect after the recording is finished.
TIMER
UNPLUG VCR'S POWER
CORD
1
Unplug from the AC outlet.
SET A/B CODE SWITCH
2
Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control to B.
PLUG IN POWER CORD
3
Plug back in to the AC outlet.
TURN VCR POWER ON
4
Press POWER on the remote.
The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.
To set the VCR back to respond to A code signals, repeat the
same procedure as shown above except setting the A/B CODE
switch to A instead of B in step 2.
You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by
switching the remote's code between A and B.
64 EN
INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL
J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level
Interface Protocol) Connector)
The J Terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal
computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the
VCR during editing and certain other operations.
For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. Information
is also available at one of JVC's World Wide Web sites at http://
www.jvc-victor.co.jp/
U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252-
5722.
JLIP ID Number
Your VCR has its own JLIP ID number. This ID number must be
unique when your VCR is connected to another device via its J
terminal. The ID Number is preset to "1" at the factory. You can
change this number to any number between "1" and "99".
If it is necessary to change the JLIP ID number perform the
following steps.
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7
9
8
OK
NUMBER
MENU
CH
OK
CH
TIME SCAN
MENU
J terminal
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
1
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN
2
Press CH
5
or TIME SCAN
5
to place the arrow next
to "FUNCTION SET 3", then press OK.
ACCESS JLIP ID NO. SET
SCREEN
3
Press CH
5
or TIME
SCAN
5
to place the
arrow next to "JLIP ID NO.
SET", then press OK.
SET JLIP ID NUMBER
4
Press NUMBER key to
enter the desired ID
number, then press OK.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
5
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
FUNCTION 3
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
=JLIP ID NO. SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
JLIP ID NO. SET
1
PRESS NUMBER KEY (O-9)
THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTE:
This VCR may not accept commands from your personal
computer such as:
Power ON/OFF while the VCR is in the Timer mode.
Power ON when there is no cassette inserted in the VCR.
EN 65
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is disconnected.
The TIMER mode is engaged with
Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 51).
The Child Lock mode is engaged.
The batteries are discharged.
The A/B CODE switch is in the
wrong position.
The TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is
in the wrong position.
SYMPTOM
1. The power won’t come on.
2. The clock works, but the VCR’s
power won’t come on.
3. The remote control won’t function.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the power cord.
Press TIMER to disengage.
Press and hold POWER on the remote
to disengage the mode (Z p. 63).
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.
Re-perform the A/B Code setting
(Z pg. 63).
Set the switch to the position
corresponding with the unit you want
to operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The cassette was inserted incorrectly.
The Counter Memory indicator
(“M”) is lit on the front display
panel.
SYMPTOM
1. The cassette gets stuck partway
during loading, and is ejected.
2. The tape stops during rewind or
fast forward.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make 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 VCR. Then insert
the cassette
Press C.MEMORY to disengage the
Counter Memory mode and extin-
guish the indicator.
SYMPTOM
1. The tape is running but the picture
won’t appear.
2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi
soundtrack.
3. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted, even though TV
broadcasts are clear.
4. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be
heard.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
If you’re using the RF OUT connec-
tion (Z pg. 6), the channel selector
on the TV is set incorrectly.
If you’re using the AV connection or
S-VIDEO connection (Z pg. 6 or 7),
the TV receiver is set to the wrong
mode.
Automatic tracking is engaged.
The video heads may be dirty.
The AUDIO MONITOR option at
the Function Set screen was set
incorrectly.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the channel selector to channel 3
or 4.
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
Engage and adjust tracking manually
(Z pg. 29).
The heads must be cleaned. Consult
your JVC dealer.
Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
(Z pg. 32).
POWER
TAPE TRANSPORT
PLAYBACK
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
66 EN
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette.
Remove the cassette and cover the
hole with adhesive tape, or load a
cassette on which the record safety
tab is intact.
Set the VCR to the appropriate
channel.
Refer to the directions and the
illustration under “Edit To Or From
Another VCR” (Z pg. 54) or “Edit
From A Camcorder” (Z pg. 52) and
properly connect the units.
Make sure the power to all units is on.
Select the recorders appropriate
input mode at the Aux Input Screen
(Z pg. 53).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
There’s no cassette loaded.
The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
The VCR has been set to its AUX
mode by mistake.
The VCRs or the camcorder and the
VCR have been incorrectly con-
nected.
The power to one or more of the
units has not been turned on.
The recorder’s input mode has been
set incorrectly.
SYMPTOM
1. Recording won’t start.
2. TV broadcasts won’t record
properly.
3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.
RECORDING
TIMER RECORDING
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the clock and/or timer correctly.
Press TIMER and check to make sure
that TIMER appears on the front
display panel.
Re-perform the set-up procedures.
Make sure you have compensated for
Guide Channel and VCR or cable
box channel number mismatches
(Z pg. 20).
Timer programming can’t be performed
when timer recording is in progress.
Wait until it finishes.
Load a cassette with the record safety
tab intact, or with the hole covered
with adhesive tape.
Remove the cassette and cover its
hole with adhesive tape, or replace it
with a cassette on which the safety
tab is intact.
Check the programmed data and re-
program as necessary, then press
TIMER again.
The program may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time
make sure you have enough time on
the tape to record the entire program.
Connect the Controller correctly
(Z pg. 16).
After confirming your cable box’s
output channel number, re-access the
Cable Box Output screen and select
the correct number (Z pg. 17).
Make sure the power is on before
timer recording starts.
SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording won’t work.
2. On-screen timer programming
won’t work.
3. TIMER and ] on the front
display panel won’t stop blinking.
4. The cassette is automatically
ejected, and TIMER and ] on the
front display panel won’t stop
blinking.
5. TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and
the timer mode is disengaged.
6. The cassette is automatically
ejected, the power shuts off and
TIMER and ] won’t stop
blinking.
7. Cable channels are not automatically
switched during timer recording.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The clock and/or the timer have
been set incorrectly.
The timer is not engaged.
The VCR has not been set up properly.
Timer recording is in progress.
The timer is engaged but there’s no
cassette loaded.
The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
TIMER has been pressed when there
are no programs in memory, or the
timer record program information
has not been programmed correctly.
The end of tape was reached during
timer recording.
The Controller is not properly
connected to the VCR.
The output channel selected in the
Cable Box Output screen is incorrect.
The cable box’s power is off.
EN 67
8. Satellite channels are not automati-
cally switched during timer
recording.
9. Timer recording begins as sched-
uled, but the channel is always
incorrect.
10.We moved, and now VCR Plus+
doesn’t work properly.
11.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on
the VCR Plus+ screen.
Connect the Controller correctly
(
Z pg. 23).
After confirming your DBS receiver’s
output channel number, re-access the
DBS Receiver Output screen and
select the correct number (Z pg. 24).
Make sure the power is on before
timer recording starts.
Set "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" to "OFF"
(Z pg. 18).
Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup
procedure (Z pg. 20).
Wait until a space in memory clears,
or cancel unnecessary program
information (Z pg. 50).
OTHER PROBLEMS
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you need the skipped channels,
restore them (Z pg. 15).
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY to
resume recording.
Set the switch to the correct position.
Select a different Host Channel during
the Semi-Auto setting procedure
(Z pg. 10), or perform the Manual
setting procedure (Z pg. 11).
SYMPTOM
1. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
2. The channel can’t be changed.
3. The remote control won’t operate
my TV or cable box or DBS receiver.
4. Even though Auto or Semi-Auto
clock setting has been selected, the
clock is incorrect.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Those channels have been preset to
be skipped.
Recording is in progress.
The TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is
set to the wrong position.
The clock setting data received from
the Host Channel is incorrect.
The Controller is not properly
connected to the VCR.
The output channel selected in the
DBS Receiver Output screen is
incorrect.
The DBS receiver’s power is off.
Even though you don't use an
external Cable Box, "CABLE BOX
OUTPUT" is set to "ON".
The receivable stations in the new area
are received on different channels than
those in the previous area.
All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer
memory are used.
ATTENTION:
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the
VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then
plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as
usual.
68 EN
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 VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect
the heads.
Q. During search, still and frame-by-frame playback,
the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause?
A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are
attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing
PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the
picture.
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be
concerned about this?
A. No, it is normal.
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect
does removing the safety tab have?
A. It disables marking or erasing of index codes.
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find
the program I want to see. Why not?
A. There may be index codes too close together.
Q. During playback, on-screen operational indicators
sometimes jitter. Why does this happen?
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen
indicators) may occur.
RECORDING
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by
the new recording. Why does this happen?
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and
resume points.
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause
mode?
A. No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode
after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused
during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts
off automatically after 5 minutes.
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
TIMER RECORDING
Q. REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel.
Is there a problem?
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording
in progress.
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape
or a TV broadcast?
A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you won't see
the tape's or broadcast program's picture as it is
replaced by the on-screen menu. The audio from the
tape or broadcast program will be present during the
setting of the timer.
EN 69
INDEX
List Of Terms
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.
A
A/B Code ....................................................................63
Add Channel ...............................................................15
Advanced Auto Clock Set ..............................................8
AFC.............................................................................15
Audio Dubbing ...........................................................55
Audio Monitor ............................................................32
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................14
Auto Clock Setting ...................................................... 11
Auto Daylight Saving Time .......................................... 11
Auto Timer ..................................................................51
Automatic Tracking .....................................................29
Aux Input ....................................................................52
AV Compu Link Playback ...........................................34
AV Connection .............................................................6
B
Band ...........................................................................13
C
Cable Box ...................................................................16
Cable Box Brand Setting..............................................18
Cable Box Controller...................................................16
Cancel Program ..........................................................50
Cassette Adapter..........................................................26
Check Program ...........................................................50
Child Lock ..................................................................63
Commercial Advance ..................................................36
Connection to TV ..........................................................6
Contents........................................................................5
Counter Memory .........................................................33
Counter Reset..............................................................33
D
DBS Receiver ..............................................................23
DBS Receiver Band Setting..........................................25
DBS Receiver Controller .............................................23
Delete Channel ...........................................................15
E
Editing.........................................................................52
F
Frame-by-Frame Playback ...........................................28
G
Guide Channel Map....................................................22
Guide Channel Setting ................................................21
H
Host Channel Selection ...............................................10
I
Illumi Guide................................................................46
Index Search ...............................................................29
Insert Cassette .............................................................26
Instant ReView ............................................................29
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................45
J
Jog Dial .......................................................................28
L
Language Selection .....................................................12
M
Main Menu ...................................................................9
Manual Channel Setting ..............................................15
Manual Clock Setting .................................................. 11
Manual Tracking .........................................................29
MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) Code Setting.....................60
N
Next-Function Memory ...............................................34
O
On-Screen Display ......................................................31
On-Screen Timer Programming ...................................48
On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................48
Override Auto Clock Setting..........................................9
P
PBS Channel .................................................................8
Playback .....................................................................26
R
Record Safety Tab .......................................................27
Recording ...................................................................27
Repeat Playback..........................................................33
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................38
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ...................................28
RF Connection ..............................................................6
S
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................43
Second Audio .............................................................43
Select Cable Box Output Channel ...............................17
Select DBS Receiver Output Channel ..........................24
Semi-Auto Clock Setting..............................................10
Skip Search .................................................................39
Slow Motion Playback ................................................28
Specifications ..............................................................73
Still Picture Playback...................................................28
Superimpose ...............................................................31
S-VHS (Super VHS) .....................................................42
S-Video Connection ......................................................7
T
Tape Position Indicator ................................................34
Tape Speed Setting ......................................................27
TimeScan ....................................................................38
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring .........................................38
Time Zone Selection ...................................................10
Tuner Setting ...............................................................13
V
Variable-Speed Search ................................................38
VCR Plus+...................................................................20
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ...................................46
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ........................................46
Video Stabilizer ...........................................................30
70 EN
INDEX (cont.)
FRONT VIEW
Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons.
POWER
REC A.DUB
SP/EPMARK ERASE
PAUSE INSERT
MENU
R.A.EDIT
START
VIDEOS-VHS
MONO
L–AUDIO–R
INDEX
8
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REW
PLAY
STOP/EJECT
DYNAMIC
CONTRAST
S-VHS
REW FF
CH
OK
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dB
–20 15 10 8 4620246
+
8
R
dB
–20 15 10 8 4620246
+
8
HMS
REC
SAP
PAUSE
ST
PLAY
I TR TIMER
VIDEO
M
SP
EP
AM
PM
JOG
SHUTTLE
JLIP
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2
3
6
5
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1 Power ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 9)
2 Menu Button (Z pg. 9)
3 INDEX MARK Button (Z pg. 29)
4 Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 27)
5 Pause Button (Z pg. 28)
6 INDEX ERASE Button (Z pg. 29)
7 Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button (Z pg. 55)
8 INSERT Button (Z pg. 56)
9 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 27)
0 Cassette Loading Slot
! Stop/Eject Button (Z pg. 26)
@ Play Button (Z pg. 26)
# TIME SCAN Indicator (Z pg. 38)
$ TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring (Z pg. 38)
% TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Indicator (Z pg. 38)
^ JOG Dial (Z pg. 28)
& S-VHS/VIDEO/AUDIO Input
Connectors (Z pg. 52)
* R.A. EDIT START Button (Z pg. 59)
( J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol)
Connector) (Z pg.64)
) DYNAMIC CONTRAST Button (Z pg. 29)
q S-VHS Indicator (Z pg.42)
w Front Display Panel (Z pg. 71)
e Remote Control Sensor
r Channel [CH] 5
Buttons (Z pg. 27)
t OK Button (Z pg. 9)
y Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 26)
u Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 26)
EN 71
REAR VIEW
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
2
L
dB
–20 15 10 8 4620246
+
8
R
dB
–20 15 10 8 4620246
+
8
HMS
REC
SAP
PAUSE
ST
PLAY
ITR TIMER
VIDEO
M
SP
EP
AM
PM
4
876
0
9
1
%
$
3
5#
@
!
ANTENNA
OUT
CH3
PAUSE/
SPECIAL
FUNCTION
IN
OUT
S VIDEO
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
(
MONO)
R
CABLE
BOX
CH4
IN
VHF / UHF
OUT
TV
21
3 4
8
9 07
5 6
1 Power Cord (Z pg. 6)
2 Video/Audio Output Connectors (Z pg. 6)
3 Video/Audio Input Connectors (Z pg. 54)
4 ANTENNA IN Connector (Z pg. 6)
5 S-Video (S-VHS) Output Connector (Z pg. 7)
6 S-Video (S-VHS) Input Connector (Z pg. 54)
7 PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION Connector
Remote PAUSE Connector (Z pg. 52)
AV COMPU LINK Connector (Z pg. 34)
Random Assemble Editing Connector (Z pg. 58)
8 CABLE BOX Connector (Z pg. 16, 23)
9 Channel 3/4 Switch (Z pg. 6)
0 TV OUT Connector (Z pg. 6)
9 Clock Display (Z pg. 8)
0 Channel Display [“AU” for AUX mode]
Counter Display (Z pg. 26)
! Child Lock Indicator (Z pg. 63)
@ Multi-Channel TV Sound Indicators (Z pg. 43)
# Pause Mode Indicator
$ Play Mode Indicator
% Recording Mode Indicator
1 Audio Level Meter (Z pg. 44)
2 Timer Mode Indicator
3 Instant Timer Recording Indicator (Z pg. 45)
4 Video Mode Indicator (Z pg. 41)
5 “Cassette Loaded” Mark
6 Counter Memory Mark (Z pg. 33)
7 Tape Speed Indicators (Z pg. 27)
8 AM/PM Indicators (Z pg. 8)
72 EN
REMOTE CONTROL (Provided)
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M
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S
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A
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POWER
ENTER
PLAY
STOP
OSD
DAILY (M–F)
AUX
C.RESET
CH SKIP
CANCEL
TV
VOL.
CH
SP/EP
DISPLAY TV/VCR
(VIDEO)
TV
CABLE DBS
VCR
TIMER
WEEKLY
A
12
45
3
6
8
0
7
9
B
R
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W
R
EC
FF
PAUSE
ADD
M
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
3
2
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7
8
4
6
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1 Instant REVIEW Button (Z pg. 29)
2 A/B Code Select Switch (Z pg. 63)
3 NUMBER Buttons (Z pg. 27)
4 “AUX” Mode Select Button (Z pg. 52)
5 CANCEL Button (Z pg. 50)
Counter [C.] RESET (Z pg. 33)
Channel [CH.] SKIP Button (Z pg. 15)
6 Volume [VOL] +/– Buttons (Z pg. 60)
7 DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 41)
8 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 27)
9 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 26)
0 PLAY Button (Z pg. 26)
! Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 27)
@ Counter [C.] MEMORY Button (Z pg. 33)
ADD Button (Z pg. 15)
# MENU Button (Z pg. 9)
$ POWER ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 9)
% ENTER Button (Z pg. 27)
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (Z pg. 31)
^ DAILY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 47)
& WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 47)
* TIMER Button (Z pg. 47)
( Channel [CH]
5
Buttons (Z pg. 27)
) TV/VCR Button (Z pg. 41)
q TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR Switch (Z pg. 60)
w Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 26)
e PAUSE Button (Z pg. 28)
r STOP Button (Z pg. 26)
t SKIP SEARCH Button (Z pg. 39)
y OK Button (Z pg. 9)
u TIME SCAN Button (Z pg. 38)
i ILLUMI GUIDE Button (Z pg. 46)
Installing Batteries
1 Open the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert 2 "AA"-size batteries (provided) in the direction
indicated under the battery cover.
3 Replace the cover.
How To Use
The remote control can operate most of your VCR's
functions.
1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window.
2 Press the appropriate operation button.
3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control
is about 8 m.
NOTES:
This remote control can also operate various brands of
TVs, Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers. For instructions,
Z
pg. 60 – 62.
If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then
try again.
INDEX (cont.)
EN 73
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz
Power consumption : 26 W
Temperature
Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 465 x 105 x 353 mm
(18-5/6" x 4-3/16" x 13-15/16")
Weight : 5.5 kg (12.2 lbs)
Format : S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard
Maximum recording time
SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
EP : 630 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and
EIA monochrome signal,
525 lines/60 fields
Recording/
Playback system : DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head
helical scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB
Horizontal resolution : 240 lines (VHS)
400 lines (S-VHS)
Frequency range
Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 2,
OUT x 1)
S-VIDEO connectors
(INx2, OUTx1)
TUNER
Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner
Channel coverage
VHF : Channels 2 – 13
UHF : Channels 14 – 69
CATV : 113 Channels
RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;
preset to Channel 3 when
shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced
TIMER
Clock reference : Quartz
Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
Memory backup time : Approx. 20 hours
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : RF cable (F-type),
Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2,
Controller,
S-Video cable (4-pin),
Audio/Video cable,
Mini-plug cable
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
74 EN
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
If you ship the product...
ACCESSORIES
107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857 Aurora, IL 60504-8135
(201) 808-9279 (770) 339-2522 (630) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard, Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101
Cypress, CA 90630-4727 Houston, TX 77043-2310 Honolulu, HI 96819-2000
(714) 229-8011 (713) 935-9331 (808) 833-5828
230 Eliot Street 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue
Ashland, MA 01721-2377 Davie, FL 33324-4611 South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(508) 881-5923 (954) 472-1960 (415) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production
of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The
JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt
or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC
unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory
Service Center as listed above.
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may
contact your local JVC Dealer.
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
1-800-882-2345.
Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event
that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the
Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty
Service.
— JVC
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Don't service it yourself.
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
EN 75
LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail
purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair
and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts
used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and
above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of
your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been
altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); from the date of purchase);
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.: Serial No.:
Purchase date: Name of dealer:
PARTS LABOR
1 YR 90 DAYS
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
HR-S9400U
COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
U/U(C)
Printed in Japan
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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407
JVC CANADA INC.
21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7
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