JVC VCR SR-VS30U User's Manual
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1. INFORMATION The VCR selects the correct band TV or CATV automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set screen Page 18 highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or MODE SET VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET gt TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS A V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 4 Perform Auto Channel Set Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CH SET then press OK or D You can automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies When Auto Channel Set is complete SCAN COMPLETED appears on the TV screen If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again TUNER SET BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING PRESS MENU TO END H Return to the normal screen Press MENU January 31 2002 3 35 pm e WB i Filename VS30U 1a EN fm SN VS30U la EN fm Page 19 Thursday January 31 2002 3 35 PM Page 19 T S Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually Hl Turn on the VCR Press POWER F Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU 3 Access2. Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 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 v Page 4 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
3. en 1 ON SCREEN DISPLAY for DV deck If you press DISPLAY OSD on the Remote when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON t pg 71 various operational indicators appear on the TV screen 12 11 10 1 9 STEREO WARNING SP o SAP TIMER RECORDING 12BIT 8 TO START SOON 3 7 CANCEL 4 6 COUNT 0 00 00 00 5 Q Operation Mode Indicators Q Time Code Display pg 41 76 Tape Speed SP LP Q Audio Mode Display c pg 40 Sound Mode Display c pg 76 DV Indicator O Timer Warning Display OSAP Indicator c pg 41 A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer Stereo program Indicator 7 pg 41 recording is to start in 5 minutes if you re not in the Timer Dav Clock Displa mode at that time The warning blinks for the entire 5 ay ey minutes leading up to the start of timer recording To clear Q9 Channel Position Number the display press CANCEL on the Remote Auxiliary Input Indicator L 1 or F 1 ERROR Indicator Dubbing Direction Indicators ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a VHS gt DV pg 53 copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is 12 Cassette Loaded Mark not possible depending on the condition To recall an indication 1 Press DISPLAY OSD All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds After that the counter information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode remain on the screen
4. 456 M E I iener eps c 20 Edit To Or From Another VCR PC 58 igh Speed Turbo Search On the Remote Variable Speed Search On the Remoto raesent 59 ue IDE M 60 Repeat Playback ettet teme th EO ete 30 DV A di xp bbi ID rosdedeseso sati pu antiguas o0 Index Search sorte eee Ceo OX IS ONU E 30 UOI SUOG A aeaa PEE ERER EET AREER SESS 60 Next Function Memory ssssssssssssoosmeossmessvssvsssersrrrrrrrrrrnernnnnnnnes 30 Insert Editing 162 Manual Tracking hehehe ta sods ame ANE E OND PAULA BaD ne Aantal nin 8 ta 31 VHS Insert Editing i esp cer Tee er eto 62 Soundtrack Selection sse 31 DV Insert Editing SP mode only sss 62 Recording Features 92 AV Insert Editing VHS deck only sssssee 63 Record One Program While Watching Another 32 Random Assemble Editing sees 64 Instant Timer Recording ITR eeeeee 32 64 program Editing Memory 8 programs x 8 scenes 64 Elapsed Recording Time Indication sss 33 Tape Remaining Time ssssssee 33 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 66 Retake EE SS E A E S HELD EE 34 Remote A B Code Switching esse 66 Second Audio Recording sse 34 TV Multi Brand Remote Control sese 67 Active Video Calibration e 35 Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control
5. 68 Playback retener ne ri d 35 DBS Receiver Multi Brand Remote Control 69 Recording se inesset COR PUNON S 35 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 70 Mode Set oni tei e een eia reg rada doen 70 TROUBLESHOOTING 77 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 81 PLAYBACK ise Ionen eoo ger eren Ede CREER ER RETE C RES RECORDING TIMER RECORDING eit oe rre e rette erret 81 SPECIFICATIONS 82 INDEX 83 e v Page 5 e February 23 2002 5 55 pm e Filename VS30U 1 EN fm S PT VS30U_1 EN fm Page 6 Thursday January 31 2002 3 33 PM Masterpage Left i Bi 6 EN INDEX FRONT VIEW ayo l l amp Sd CB stop Pv _Pajse f Q POWER Button c pg 15 B Dubbing Direction DV gt lt S VHS Indicators DV Eject EJECT 4 Button c pg 36 37 c pg 52 53 STOP E Button c pg 26 27 36 37 Dubbing DUB Button c pg 52 53 Q Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot Dubbing Direction Buttons t pg 52 53 Q PLAY gt Button c pg 26 36 REC Button c pg 27 37 Q PAUSE II Button c pg 27 28 37 38 D DV mode Indicators c pg 36 37 Q DV Button x pg 36 37 D Remote Sensor O S VHS Button c pg 26 27 Front Display Panel pg 8 Q VHS Cassette Loading Slot VHS mode Indicators c pg 26 27 Ra
6. Button Before use insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with C pg 64 the polarity and matched correctly as indicated on 5 Random Assemble Edit IN OUT Button pg 64 the battery compartment or on the lid JOG SHUTTLE Button c pg 29 39 The Remote can operate most of your VCR s functions as SHUTTLE Ring c pg 29 39 well as basic functions of TV sets cable boxes and DBS receivers Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTE If the Remote does not work properly remove its batteries Wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again aD v Page 9 e January 31 2002 3 21 pm e S Filename VS30U 1 EN fm SN VS30U_1 EN fm Page 10 Thursday January 31 2002 3 33 PM I N INDEX cont ON SCREEN DISPLAY for VHS deck If you press DISPLAY OSD on the Remote when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 71 various operational indicators appear on the TV screen CH 125 SUN 12 00 AM STEREO WARNING SAP TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON CANCEL REMAIN COUNT Q Operation Mode Indicators Tape Speed SP EP Timer Warning Display warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer recording is to start in 5 minutes if you re not in the Timer mode at that time The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to
7. circ es eee 9 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback On the VCR 38 ON SCREEN DISPLAY for VHS deck 10 Slow Motion On the VCR 0 0 cesses ON SCREEN DISPLAY for DV deck es 11 High Speed Turbo Search On the VCR Variable Speed Search On the VCR sess INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 12 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback On the Remote 39 5 Slow Motion On the Remote cccccccseeseeeeseeseeeeeeesceeseeeeees 39 Basic Connections eere 12 High Speed Turbo Search On the Remote 39 S VIDEO Connection eee ee ee ee eene neenon 13 Variable Speed Search On the Remote sss 39 Next Function Memory cssssseee eee 40 INITIAL SETTINGS 14 So ndtrack Selection a esce acd conecte gne 40 Recording Features MH Plug amp Play Set eese eret 14 B Second Audio Recording ceceeceeseeeseeeeeeeeeseeteeeseeseeeseeneeees 41 Language 15 Record One Program While Watching Another 41 Clock Set 16 Instant Timer Recording ITR ee 41 Preparations x eor MATO IS 16 Time CODE ca ento ete sten i NERA WE EAR Des Lo 41 Semiauto Clock Set esee EEEE E A KEA 17 Manual Clock Sets ce ire e one eer tee n 17 TIMER RECORDING 42 Tuner Set otov cease doe cedi epa de IE os aei saates 18 VCR Plus Timer Programing oeeeoeesnoes 42
8. fm Sy co VS30U_la EN fm Page 14 Thursday January 31 2002 3 35 PM Masterpage 14 INITIAL SETTINGS This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically p U amp p qa Set when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play setting The time and date can be set automatically by the clock Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the host ATTENTION channel and it is a PBS channel in your area If you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set the clock and tuner channels separately 7 pg 16 19 e Depending on areas or reception conditions the VCR may Perform Plug amp Play setup not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel If this function is taking a considerable amount of Connect the antenna cable to the VCR t pg 12 Then time it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet Do not turn Manual Clock Set procedure on the VCR The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically NOTES Auto Clock Set is performed first Auto blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set Auto Channel Set is performed next Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR During Auto Channel Set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanne
9. the Tuner Set screen Press AV to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar arrow to MODE SET TUNER SET then press OK VHS MODE SET DV MODE SET orb TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS A V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Un Access the Manual Channel Set screen Press AV to move the TUNER SET highlight bar arrow to ndn MANUAL CHANNEL SET AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK or gt MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Add or skip the desired channels To add channels MANUAL CHANNEL SET 1 Press the number keys to input a channel number you CATY want to add 2 Press OK or gt to set to ADD PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 Repeat 1 to 2 to add other press MENU TOEND S channels E To skip channels 1 Press AV or the number keys to select a channel number you want to skip Press OK or to set to SKIP 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels n2 6 Return to the normal screen Press MENU January 31 2002 3 35 pm e WB i Filename VS30U 1a EN fm es VS30U_la EN fm Page 20 Thursday January 31 2002 3 35 PM Masterpage 20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont The following procedure is required if you receive your Ca e Box Contro TV channels through a cable box descrambler The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during t
10. Auito Ghannel Set icon dn cies teste e er een 18 Changing VCR Plus Seti 5 44 Manual Channel Set 5 4 5 ertet rint 19 Guide Ch Number Set Bes g Cable Box Control Setting 200 fi eb Rmi UEM 2 Installing Controller 2 ce eren 20 Express Timer Programing sess 46 Setting cable box s brand and channel sssusss 21 sak ick P gram n e 48 DBS Receiver Control Setting ssscsscseeeeeeeees 23 Quick Programing Installing Controller user bres etd ees peca bed aov 23 Check sane dn change programs sseeeeee e 50 Setting DBS receiver s brand and channel 24 When programa overlao each other UM REALEN EM PLAYBACK RECORDING ON VHS DECK 26 EDITING 55 Mee Slee a wbssdbaabesdsasassesoegenssvonesnsgeesesinoosensassonsoe 2 Tape Dubbing from DV to VHS 52 d e NA Dubbing An Entire C Hec e ere MA Playback Features eee wee 28 Tape Dubbing from VHS to DV 53 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback On the VCR 28 Dubbing An Entire Cassette 53 Slow Motion On the VCR sssseeeee eee 28 Normal Dubbing from DV to VHS SOR is vite We ey tae 54 High Speed Turbo Search On the VCR sess 28 I bbi 8 f 7 S Variable Speed Search On the VCR sese 28 Norma Dubbing from VHS to DV 5 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback On the Remote 29 Edit From A Camcorder
11. DE SET orb TUNER SET INITIAL SET PRESS 4 V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 4 Select the language Press AV to move the INITIAL SET highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press i UIDE CHANNEL SET OK or gt repeatedly until the GUIDE CHANNEI desired language is selected DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END H Return to the normal screen Press MENU v Page 15 e January 31 2002 3 35 pm e e d Filename VS30U 1a EN fm VS30U_la EN fm Page 16 Thursday January 31 2002 3 35 PM Masterpage 16 n INITIAL SETTINGS cont Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set Clock Set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box Turn on the TV and select the AV mode Preparations Hl Turn on the VCR Press POWER 2 Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU 3 Access the Initial Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt A Access the Clock Set screen Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to CLOCK SET then press OK or gt CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen appears aD v Page 16 e January 31 2002 3 35 pm e Filename VS30U 1a EN fm VS30U_la EN fm Page 17 Thursday January 31 2002 3 35 P
12. Filename VS30U Cov1 EN fm VS30U_Cov1 EN fm Page 1 Saturday February 23 2002 5 54 PM wo M Mini DV S VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR VS30U NOESA YUS t SVIS Mini IN _ Hiei fcrt Super VHS ET For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LPT0680 001A Filename VS30U_0 safety EN fm es VS30U O0 safety EN fm Page 2 Thursday January 31 2002 3 29 PM 2EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC Mini DV S VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS 7 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 instruct
13. M Masterpage S Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel D S T Daylight Saving Time time zone setting manually First follow steps 1 to 4 in Preparations Cs pg 16 then go to the following steps NOTE The time set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK HOST CH D S T or TIME ZONE setting is changed Bl set Auto clock to ON Press OK or gt repeatedly to CLOCK SET move the highlight bar to AUTO CLOCK then press TE AM Mir ru AV so that ON is selected eat S T ZAUTO CATV D S T AUTO TIMEZONE AUTO PRESS tar THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 2 Select the host channel You can either select AUTO or enter a PBS channel number Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press AV repeatedly until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected NOTE Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data 3 Select the D S T mode Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to D S T then press AV repeatedly until the desired setting is selected AUTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel Be sure to select the correct time zone manually in step 4 EN 17 H Complete the Semiauto Clock Set Press MENU to return to normal screen IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Auto will appear on t
14. NTSC signals This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claimes of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited P WD v Page 2 January 31 2002 3 24 pm e Filename VS30U_0 safety EN fm VS30U O0 safety EN fm Page 3 Thursday January 31 2002 3 29 PM 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
15. O NOI place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote 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 condensation may occur keep the VCR s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape VCR Plus C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation DSS 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 is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation e VHS DN NTSC 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 By using the S VHS ET function it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR Cassettes marked Mini DV can be used with the DV deck of this VCR The DV deck can play back and record only
16. Press DISPLAY OSD again to clear the display eThe RECORD PAUSE indication remains on the screen i VA d v Page 11 e January 31 2002 3 21 pm e Filename VS30U 1 EN fm VS30U_1 EN fm Page 12 Thursday January 31 2002 3 33 PM Masterpage 12 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR It s essential that your VCR be properly connected e e Basic Connections THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED Antenna or Cable Hl Check the contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories _ Coaxial Cable listed in SPECIFICATIONS on page 82 D Flat Feeder 2 Situate the VCR j Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Matching Transformer not supplied 3 Connect the VCR to TV AC Outlet 1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV MIDES OUT AC 2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN ee ou ou Power connector on the rear panel of the VCR Cord 3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the VCR and the TV s antenna terminal 4 Connect the supplied Audio Video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the Audio Video input connectors on the TV Set your TV to AV mode For switching the TV s mode refer to the instruction manual of your television Back of VCR To obtain high quality S VHS pic
17. a around the fan The fan may be activated even if the VCR is turned off Q C Power Cord c pg 12 e v Page 7 January 31 2002 3 21 pm e Filename VS30U 1 EN fm VS30U I EN fm Page 8 Thursday January 31 2002 3 33 PM Li EN FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A INDEX cont Q Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL PLAY SLOW FF REW VARIABLE RECORD SEARCH RECORD PAUSE AUDIO DUBBING AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE AV INSERT AV INSERT PAUSE Page 8 Tape Speed Indicators c pg 27 37 Start Time Indicator c pg 48 Stop Time Indicator gt c pg 48 Q Timer Indicator x pg 43 47 48 Tape Remaining Time Indicator VHS deck only tx pg 33 Q S VHS Indicator VHS deck only pg 72 Cassette Loaded Mark Q Counter Remain Display VHS deck only tx pg 33 Time Code Display DV deck only c pg 41 Channel Mode Display L 1 or F 1 c pg 14 Clock Display c pg 14 anuary 31 2002 3 21 pm NZ oe pran ee Filename VS30U 1 EN fm VS30U I EN fm Page 9 Thursday January 31 2002 3 33 PM Masterpage Right NoTi 1 ap 7 REMOTE Q VCR TV CABLE DBS Switch t pg 67 68 69 TV VCR Button c pg 67 A B Code Button tF pg 66 JVE mor O Number Keys c pg 27 37 NE pude oe AD DBS Button c pg 47 09 c2 2 9 Q CANCEL Button c pg 50 Co
18. ating 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 6 11 lists frequently used terms and the number of the 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 F 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 PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 3 4 January 31 2002 3 24 pm e e Filename VS30U 1 ENTOC fm es VS30U I ENTOC fm Page 5 Saturday February 23 2002 5 55 PM CONTENTS INDEX 6 PLAYBACK RECORDING ON DV DECK 36 FRONTE VIEW xri ettet tive i e m a veia eta 6 Basic Playback eese eerte REAR VIEW eess siu i i FRONT DISPLAY PANEL 8 iin Recording ui REMOTE eee 9 ayback Features eese eret 38 Blow To Ulse casser
19. d and set e When Plug amp Play setting has been complete successfully the correct clock time is displayed If you perform Plug amp Play setting successfully there is no need to perform Clock Set t pg 16 and Tuner Set t pg 18 If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Manual Channel Set C pg 19 During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Plug amp Play Completed Auto blinks The channel numbers are displayed The current time is displayed as they are scanned and set If an incorrect clock time or appears on the display panel see What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed below INFORMATION e If AUTO CLOCK is set to ON pg 17 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour except 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off The clock will be adjusted just on these hours on the time displayed on the front display panel not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON pg 17 e If the memory backup fails because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR What to do if Plug amp Play s
20. 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 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 which 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 oper
21. e highlight bar to TIME ZONE then press AV repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows lt gt AUTO ATLANTIC 4 gt EASTERN CENTRAL gt MOUNTAIN gt PACIFIC 4 gt ALASKA gt HAWAII gt back to the beginning NOTE If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug amp Play function 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 for the host channel in step 2 be sure to select the correct time zone manually v Page 17 OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you 3 Start clock Press MENU and normal screen appears To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or gt repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks then press AV January 31 2002 3 35 pm e S INITIAL SETTINGS cont Auto Channel Set Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting Hl Turn on the VCR Press POWER Filename VS30U 1a EN fm SN VS30U_la EN fm Page 18 Thursday January 31 2002 3 35 PM 18 e Tuner Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode 2 Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU 3 Access the Tuner Set screen Press AV to move the MAIN MENU
22. em 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 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE January 31 2002 3 24 pm e Filename VS30U_0 safety EN fm S es VS30U O0 safety EN fm Page 4 Thursday January 31 2002 3 29 PM 4 EN 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
23. etting failed e 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 Semiauto Clock Set I pg 17 or Manual Clock Set I pg 17 e f appears on the front display panel your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug amp Play setting will be automatically reactivated If Plug amp Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set I pg 17 and Auto Channel Set F pg 18 or Manual Channel Set F pg 19 sp WD v Page 14 January 31 2002 3 35 pm e Filename VS30U 1a EN fm SN s VS30U_la EN fm Page 15 Thursday January 31 2002 3 35 PM Masterpage Right NoTi EN 15 This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus La n Ua e and some messages in English Spanish or French The default setting is ENGLISH Turn on the TV and select the AV mode Hl Turn on the VCR Press POWER 2 Access the Main Menu screen Press MENU 3 Access the Initial Set screen Press AV to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar arrow to MODE SET INITIAL SET then press OK VHS MODE SET DV MO
24. ght NoTi EN 3 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 manufacturers 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 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 syst
25. he display panel while the clock is being set The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete 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 Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 4 in Preparations C pg 16 then go to the following steps Hl Set time date and year Press AV until the desired time appears then press OK CLOCK SET SIME 4 DATE YEAR or Set the date and year in AUTO CLOCK ON the same way Holding AV changes the time in 30 minute intervals or changes the date in 15 day intervals F Select D S T mode Press OK or gt to move the highlight bar to D S T then HOSTCH AUTO CATV D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END CLOCK SET ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock press A V to select the TEE DATE YEAR itself desired setting AUTO CLOCK OFF OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not appl DERE r to you TE ee ON Adjustment will be DERE POR made by the built in PRESS A v THEN OK clockatsel PRESS MENU TO END Un Select the time zone Press OK or gt to move th
26. imer recording The Controller e is effective for recording broadcasts that have been etti n programed using VCR Plus Timer Programing c pg 42 or Express Timer Programing rx pg 46 Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s Installing Controller transmitter pointed towards the cable box s remote sensor ER ATTENTION Situate the Controller The Controller can also control a DBS receiver If both a cable Place the Controller so that the path between its box and a DBS receiver are used position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors of both the cable box and DBS receiver transmitter and the cable box s remote sensor is unobstructed Cable box 2 Attach the Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller ET Make connections If your cable box does not have audio video output connectors Connect the RF output connector on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR Your VER Controller If your cable box has audio video output connectors suggested locations Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the cable box Cable box NOTE When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual To RF output To Audio p vide Un Connect the Contr
27. ions in the literature accompanying the appliance 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 v 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 VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND 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 ns Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR Remote or video cassette 1 DO NOI 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 NOI block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 D
28. ndom Assemble Edit R A EDIT Button B 24HR QUICK PROGRAM Button rx pg 48 rs pg 64 ADVANCED JOG Dial t pg 26 36 48 Random Assemble Edit START Button pg 65 INSERT Button c pg 63 VIDEO Input Connector pg 56 62 Random Assemble Edit IN OUT Button pg 64 VHS Eject EJECT 4 Button pg 26 27 Audio Dubbing A DUB Button pg 61 DV IN OUT connector i Link t pg 56 Remote PAUSE Connector tx pg 56 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and e AUDIO Input Connectors r pg 56 60 62 extensions thereof The amp logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard S VIDEO Input Connector tF pg 56 62 To access covered buttons connectors pull and open the cover e v Page 6 e January 31 2002 3 21 pm e Filename VS30U 1 EN fm SN VS30U I EN fm Page 7 Thursday January 31 2002 3 33 PM 1 REAR VIEW S vibEc ANTEI NA IN O O ANTENNA OUT Q zl eae ANTENNA IN Connector x pg 12 8 5 VIDEO IN Connector c pg 56 58 VIDEO AUDIO IN Connectors c pg 56 58 Q S VIDEO OUT Connectors c pg 13 58 VIDEO AUDIO OUT Connectors rx pg 58 ANTENNA OUT Connector tF pg 12 CABLE BOX Connector c pg 20 23 Cooling fan This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR Do not remove it Install the VCR so as not to block the are
29. oller to VCR output Controller Tan nitter i Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX connector on the rear panel or To To AERIS AUDIOS How to control the cable box IN VIDEO IN This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable box The VCR s wireless Remote can control your cable box This eliminates the need for a separate cable box s Remote 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 XOURVCR Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 68 To set up the Controller go to CABLE page 21 BOX dE d v Page 20 e January 31 2002 3 35 pm e Filename VS30U 1a EN fm SN s VS30U_la EN fm Page 21 Thursday January 31 2002 3 35 PM Masterpage Right NoTi EN 21 4 Access the Initial Set screen Press AV to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar arrow to MODE SET INITIAL SET then press OK VHS MODE SET or gt DV MODE SET TUNER SET gt INITIAL SET PRESS 4 V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Access the Cable Box Set screen Press AV to move the INITIAL SET highlight bar arrow to CABLE BOX SET then PLOCK SET alia press OK or gt GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH av AND 0K PRESS MENU TO END mnm Select the cable box s channel 4 4 Your selection depends on ho
30. plied To Audio Video y Input Connectors supplied To S VIDEO Input Connector To 75 ohm Terminal TV E To connect to a TV with S VIDEO AUDIO input connectors 2 Connect the VCR to power source Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet Connect the VCR to TV The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when y the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first 1 Connect the antenna VCR and TV as per Basic connected to an AC outlet C pg 14 If Auto or CH is Connections pg 12 displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is 2 Connect the VCR s S VIDEO OUT connector to the powered on the clock and tuner channels are being set TV s S VIDEO input connector automatically Wait for the time to be displayed on the front 3 Connect the VCR s AUDIO OUT connectors to the display panel before powering onthe VCR TV s AUDIO input connectors NOTES You can obtain high quality S VHS pictures To operate the VCR with your TV using the S VIDEO connection set your TV to its AV mode You can also use the TV VCR button on the VCR s Remote to set your TV to the AV mode F pg 67 For switching the TV s mode refer to the instruction manual of your television v Page 13 e January 31 2002 3 21 pm e e JS Filename VS30U 1a EN
31. the start of timer recording To clear the display press CANCEL on the Remote O Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press REW lt lt a or FF gt from the Stop mode or perform an Index Search I pg 30 The x B c sa ia ero E position of Rl in relation to B beginning or E end COUNT 0 33 27 shows you where you are Beginning End on the tape NOTE e Depending on the type of tape being used the tape position indicator may not appear correctly Page 10 Q Index number c pg 30 Q Tape Remaining Time Indicator Q Counter Display pg 33 Audio Mode Display t pg 31 VHS Indicator SAP Indicator t pg 34 Stereo program Indicator gt pg 34 B Day Clock Display B Channel Position Number Auxiliary Input Indicator L 1 or F 1 Dubbing Direction Indicators DV gt VHS c pg 52 D Cassette Loaded Mark To recall an indication 1 Press DISPLAY OSD All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds After that the counter information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode remain on the screen Press DISPLAY OSD again to clear the display eThe RECORD PAUSE indication remains on the screen gt January 31 2002 3 21 pm e VA d Z2 Filename VS30U 1 EN fm S VS30U 1 EN fm Page 11 Thursday January 31 2002 3 33 PM Masterpage Right NoTi
32. tures you can also use the S VIDEO connection described on page 13 ANTENNA OUT A Connect the VCR to power source Audio Video Cable supplied Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when To Audio Video the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first tC connected to an AC outlet F pg 14 If Auto or CH is PCIE E displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is RF Cable pu powered on the clock and tuner channels are being set supplied automatically Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR To 75 ohm Terminal TV aD v Page 12 e January 31 2002 3 21 pm e Filename VS30U 1 EN fm es VS30U_1 EN fm Page 13 Thursday January 31 2002 3 33 PM Masterpage Right NoTi EN 13 S VIDEO Connection Antenna or Cable _ Coaxial Cable Dr gt Flat Feeder bce Om Matching Transformer not supplied AC Outlet S VIDEO AUDIO Qur AC Power Cord ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT fg gU S Video Cable Yellow supplied Not connected f RF Cable eu Back of VCR Audio Video Cable sup
33. unter Reset C RESET Button cr pg 33 STOP Button c pg 46 Q START Button F pg 46 2 Sit PROG Button cx pg 46 C87 9 gt Auto Tracking Z Button c pg 31 S10 1 HO Chow qe ou j eea L a4 6 l l 8 SP LP SP EP Button t pg 27 37 Ss i Oot ae O Rewind REW lt 4 Button c pg 26 36 p REC Button c pg 27 37 B STOP E Button t pg 26 36 QD A v Button x pg 15 TV CH Button c pg 67 B MENU Button c pg 15 p OK Button c pg 15 Random Assemble Edit START Button c pg 65 9 JOG dial c pg 29 39 D A MONITOR Button c pg 31 40 xis TV Muting Button c pg 67 D POWER Button c pg 15 DISPLAY Button c pg 33 ENTER Button c pg 67 On Screen Display OSD Button cx pg 10 11 PROG CHECK Button c pg 50 DAILY M F Button t pg 43 47 WEEKLY Button c pg 43 47 TIMER Button t pg 43 47 AUX Button v pg 56 DATE Button gt pg 47 CH Button t pg 27 37 S VHS Button c pg 26 27 Buttons with a small dot on the left side of th oD D E E uttons with a sma ot on the lett side O e name can also be used to operate your TV with the VCR TV CABLE DBS S i a T EN Pe Per 20238 switch set to TV pg 67 utton gt pg 26 PAUSE IIl Button c pg 27 37 gt Button c pg 29 39 TV Volume VOL Button cx pg 67 How To Use Random Assemble Edit R A EDIT
34. w the cable box is connected to your VCR If the cable box is connected to your VCR s ANTENNA IN connector on the rear panel PRESS THEN OK press AV until the channel PRESS MENU TO END number representing the cable box s output CH2 CH9 appears on the screen If the cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel press AV until ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen If you do not use a cable box press AV until OFF appears on the screen CABLE BOX SET Setting cable box s brand and channel After installation set the cable box s brand and channel correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly Turn on the TV and select the AV mode Hl Turn on the VCR Press POWER 2 Turn on the cable box Turn on the cable box s power 3 Access the Main Menu screen on the VCR Press MENU v Page 21 e January 31 2002 3 35 pm e e d
35. 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 Page 3 Masterpage Ri
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