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1. 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 During playback press the CHA w buttons on the 1 VCR s front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING Press CHA v on the VCR s front panel or remote Press 2 lightly 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 Press the CHA v buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously When automatic tracking is re engaged video calibration is automatically activated NOTE During slow motion playback simply press or on the VCR s front panel or remote to adjust tracking oC SU A 1 11 27 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 Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode e If the VCR Plus screen appears press MENU again ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK ACCESS AU
2. Back of VCR Moss of the and the AV IN jacks on the TV AC supplie m OE l CONNECT VCR TO supplied POWER SOU RCE z sis es Connect the power plug to an AC outlet The clock and tuner will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR lt pg 7 7 ben ei FINAL PREPARATION FOR S USE 5 Select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration Back of VCR Turn on the power to the TV You are now able to perform simple playback 7 pg 22 and recording 7 pg 23 If Auto is displayed on the front display panel the clock is being set automatically Wait for the time to be displayed before powering on the VCR NOTES e The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR The VCR s CH3 CHA switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4 e The CH3 CHA4 switch is preset to the CH3 position Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area e f your TV has no AV input terminals set the channel on the TV to correspond to the CH3 CHA switch on the back of the VCR Even if your TV has AV input terminals you must connect it to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one sho
3. 34 Playpack etate rore rtis 35 Recording 909090000000000000000000000000000000000000000 36 Record One Program While Watching Another eene 36 Display Elapsed Recording Time 36 Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program 37 To Record SAP Programs 37 T IMER RECORDING 38 VCR Plus Timer Programming 38 On Screen Timer Programming 40 Check And Cancel Programs 42 PAULO TIMOR 43 Instant Timer Recording ITR 44 E DITING 45 Edit To Or From Another VCR 45 Edit From A Camcorder 46 Assemble Editing 48 Audio Dubbing eere 49 S peciar FEATURES 50 TV Multi Brand Remote Control 50 Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control 51 Control Two JVC VCRS eee 52 Child Lock RR 52 T ROUBLESHOOTING 53 POWER ec DS Tape Transport eee eee eere eee eee e eee eese DS Playback M JS Recording serere ss Timer Recording 54 Other Problems eee 55 Q UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 56 Playback 09090900000000000000000000000000000000000000000 56 Recording D Timer Recording
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5. 1 1 IS 12 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER If watching on channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to TUNER SET by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS Av then press OK ACCESS BAND SCREEN Place the arrow next to TUNER SET BAND by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS BAND AY then press OK AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SET FREQUENCY BAND 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 PRESS A v TO SELECT your choice by pressing PRESS MENU TO END or SHUTTLE PLUS AY then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen BAND TV CATV T mum hte 13 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Place the arrow next to AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 AUTO CHANNEL SET by 102 pressing CHA v or TV SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press OK Receivable SCANNING channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CHA v buttons and PRESS MENU TO END non receivable channels are skipped NOTES At the end of Aut
6. 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 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 39 NUMBER 9 CHECK INPUT DATA Press OK and the Program ROGRAM 1 Screen appears VCR PLUS 12345678 The PlusCode number
7. 56 NDEX 57 List Of Terms e eee e eee eee eee eee esseeese D 7 Front Rear View scccsescacescccscesaccacesccceasccccsasssss 98 Front Display Panel 59 Remote Control cere eee eee e eee eee ee DO S PECIFICATIONS 60 For SERVICING 61 Warranty 62 1 1 6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 5 5 I C Make sure the package contains all of the accessories 1 listed in SPECIFICATIONS 60 Connections SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Antenna or Cable N Coaxial Cable CONNECT VCR TO TV e The connection method you use depends on the type of Flat Feeder 3 TV you have ANTENNA RF Connection IN Antenna To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals AC Power Matching Transformer zx or Cable a Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV Cord SZ input b Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN jack on the rear of the VCR c Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna terminal 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 supplied between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear
8. 1 1 S8 19 The VCR Plus timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel date start and stop time data when setting the R p timer record function Simply key in the PlusCode number for U the TV program you wish to record found in most TV listings and the VCR s timer is automatically programmed Setu 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 e Dual Quick setting t pg 7 or nd Tuner setting pg 12 S Tuner and cable box setting if you receive your TV channels 2 2 5 through a cable box gt pg 15 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 D
9. 62 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 PARTS LABOR 1 vn 90 pays 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 neare
10. Cable BOX eee Cable Box Brand Setting Cable Box Controller 5 5 rete Cancel Cassette Adapten Check iiri ertet Child LOCK ict teret Connection to TV Contents sce tete Counter Memory Counter RESET Delete Chanel 14 Dual Quick Setting tette tms 7 p mn 45 F Frame by Frame 24 Function Settlhg eter pese tit peteret 27 G gt y Guide Channel Map sese Guide Channel Setting Se Host Channel Selection 10 lumi Guide Index Search Insert Cassette Instant ReView ITR Instant Timer Recording L l angu age Selectii csi oerte tem iita 8 M Ma itt n Manual Channel Setting Manual Clock Setting Manual Tracking oie tento tren MBR Multi Brand Remote Code Setting N Next Function 31 On Screen Display erepto ttt nettes 5 Timer Programming On Screen Timer Recording 1 Override Auto Clock Setting P PBS Chanriel i ricette ere hse deret reni 7 Playback s eodein 22 R Record Safety Tab triente nire Recordilg sess onere Repeat Playback
11. ae VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR VP639U w CableW Channel Changer INSTRUCTIONS mu 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 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 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 120 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
12. pg 8 TV CABLE VCR Switch pg 50 Fast Forward FF Button pg 22 PAUSE Button gt pg 23 STOP Button pg 22 SKIP SEARCH Button F pg 29 OK Button pg 8 SHUTTLE PLUS Button gt pg 8 ILLUMI GUIDE Button 77 pg 38 60 GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output SPECIFICATIONS 120 60 Hz 21W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to140 F Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 400 x 94 x 291 mm 15 3 4 x 3 3 4 x 11 1 2 3 7 kg 8 2 Ibs VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 240 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced TIMER Cloc
13. Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Cable Box Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the cable box s remote sensor Cable box Your VCR Controller suggested locations Cable box Controller Transmitter Connected to Connected ANT IN to VIDEO AUDIO IN Your VCR CABLE BOX ar 15 This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box descrambler The Cable Box Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch cable box channels allowing you to timer record programs from various cable stations The Cable Box Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus gt pg 38 or On Screen Timer Programming pg 40 Situate And Connect Controller SITUATE CONTROLLER 1 Place the Cable Box 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 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 your cable box doesn t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect the antenna output connector on the cable b
14. 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 n Sc ree n be set before you can program the timer pg 7 or 9 Or you can use the feature where the remote control tells you which button to press next by lighting it up To use the feature with the TV CABLE VCR switch e I I m e r set to VCR press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 2 MENU REW PLAY FF light up at this time Prog ra m m n g If you aren t going to use the Illumi Guide feature go directly to step 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 If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU 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 PROCRAM SET SCREEN Make sure the arrow is to PROGRAM 1 the left of PROGRAM DATE SET then press OK START STOP If you are using the CHANNEL Illumi Guide feature OK blinke when the PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 in OR A v THEN OK following buttons are lit PRESS MENU TO END NUMBER keys 0 9 SHUTTLE PLUS CANCEL and ME
15. 19 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 Cable Box Controller correctly pg 15 After confirming your cable box s output channel number re access the Cable Box Output screen and select the correct number tx pg 17 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts 8 Timer recording begins as sched uled but the channel is always incorrect 9 We moved and now VCR Plus doesn t work properly 10 PROGRAM FULL is displayed on the VCR Plus screen OTHER PROBLEMS 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 The TV CABLE VCR switch is set to my TV a position other than TV 4 The remote control won t operate The TV CABLE VCR switch is set to my cable box a position other than CABLE 5 Even though Auto or Semi Auto clock setting has been selected the clock is incorrect Eve
16. END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary PERFORM AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK 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 VIDEO 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 oC SU A 1 11 33 Your VCR is equipped with the Active Video Calibration feature which checks the condition of the tape in use during recording e e A flv Vi and playback and compensates to provide the highest possible recording and playback pictures The default setting for both recording and playback is ON e e Calibration Preparation TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS VIDEO CALIBRATION SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE MAIN MENU PLUS A v to place the arrow next to VIDEO PROGRAM SET CALIBRATION then Een press OK CUSTOM SET VIDEO CALIBRATION PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION ON by pressing CHA or SHUTTLE PL
17. Eliot Street 14505 Commerce Way 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Miami Lakes FL 33016 1512 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 305 362 6252 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 amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user If you ship the product 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 serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel ACCESSORIES 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
18. 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 Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the 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 a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT 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 fo
19. N Press the appropriate NUMBER keys Ya set the PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 date and time if only 1 OR A v THEN digit press O first Press PRESS MENU TO END CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to set AM PM and D S T Daylight Saving Time to ON automatic adjustment based on VCR s clock or OFF if D S T doesn t apply to you Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings The next AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s setting that can be set begins flashing When you re clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time finished with this set up procedure press MENU to start With Auto DST activated the clock On the first Sunday of April at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 3 00 AM NOTE on the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock i en mM oper a d odd CHA Y and SHUTTLE PLUS A Y can be used to perform all operations In this case press OK after each setting MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS lt 4 BP until the item you want to change blinks then set as in step 6 Auto SELECT MODE 5 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen place the arrow next to AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CHA V or SHUTTLE PLUS A v 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
20. TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN To recall an indication Press MENU as many times as necessary 1 Press OSD 5 W 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 NOTE the screen No indication during still and search If you engage the Record Pause mode RECORD PAUSE is 2 Press OSD again to clear the display displayed whether SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON or OFF The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing Operation mode When the operation mode is changed the new mode is displayed RECORD Tuned in channel or AUX iliary mode When the channel is changed the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 5 sec PLAY 5 sec FF REW 5 sec seconds when engaged from Stop mode Clock time RECORD PAUSE as long as Pause is INDEX 1 engaged and ITR 5 sec HEL COUNT Tape speed indicator Cassette Loaded mark M When a cassette is loaded the mark is INDEX indication displayed for 5 seconds It blinks when the Counter reading VCR s EJECT button is pushed Audio mode indicators Counter memory on off Tape position indicator IDEO SP Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS 1 Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 t
21. 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 PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 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 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 it
22. 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 57 59 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 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 please read the sections literature listed below Cautions on page 2 Important Products Safety Instructions on the previous pages oC SU A 1 11 5 NSTALLING YOUR NEW 6 Basic Connections cccccccccscccscccccccccsccessO NITIAL SETTINGS 7 Dual Quick Set 7 Language sdsesechvascsgeussasesaedcece ssscosesvebosese 9 Clock 0 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 PrepatatlOn rete teet 9 Semi Auto cceccsssccssccessccsscesscesscnssceeseences 10 11 11 TUNET ssscosaccssecasssesssccs
23. 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 th
24. section pg 27 to select the soundtrack you wish to hear It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner Normal audio track track Video Hi Fi audio Pre recorded tape Audio dubbed tape MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN connectors on the VCR s front panel When connect ing monaural equipment use only the VCR s AUDIO IN L connector SET INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key 0 on the remote control AU appears in place of a channel number Be sure to select FRONT at the AUX Input Screen To select the correct AUX Input connector follow steps 4 5 9 11 from the Edit From A Camcorder section gt pg 46 LOCATE START POINT 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 Press A DUB Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode REC blinks PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front display panel START DUBBINC 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 DUBBINC Press STOP to stop
25. the Cable Box 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 f you are unable to set the Cable Box Controller please contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 SCREEN d INITIAL SETTINGS cont RETURN TO NORMAL Press MENU as many times as necessary You can now set up the VCR Plus feature 17 pg 19 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST 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 oC SU A 1 11
26. the VCR searches for 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 To find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF and search visually for the program s start point Counter Reset 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 or clock time Channel number is not displayed during playback Counter Memory When activated this feature returns the tape to counter position zero ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY Press C RESET during playback at a point you want to have quick access to later The counter reads OH 00M 005 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 The tape rewinds and stops at approximately 0H 00M 00S automatically To cancel Counter Memory press C MEMORY T mum 31 Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on screen when from the stop mode you press FF REW or use the SHUTTLE ring or perform an
27. the position wrong position corresponding with the unit you want to operate TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the window side is up the during loading and is ejected rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette 2 The tape stops during rewind or The Counter Memory indicator Press C MEMORY to disengage the fast forward M is lit on the front display Counter Memory mode and extin panel guish the indicator PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture If you re using the RF OUT connec Set the channel selector to channel 3 won t appear tion rx pg 6 the channel selector or 4 on the TV is set incorrectly If you re using the AV connection Set the TV receiver to its AV mode c pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Noise appears during visual search This is normal 3 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi Automatic tracking is engaged Engage and adjust tracking manually soundtrack pg 26 4 The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Consult interrupted even though TV your JVC dealer lt gt pg 61 broadcasts are clear 5 The Hi Fi soundtrack cannot be The AUDIO MONITOR option at Set AUDIO MONITO
28. you DATE 7 10 FR entered appears in the a EM Program screen Check to 8 SP make sure it s accurate PRESS 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY To timer record daily or PRESS MENU T6 END weekly serials press DAILY NUMBER 8 or WEEKLY NUMBER 9 DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program screen 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 Press SP EP CHECK CORRECT INPUT DATA If the data is correct as it is go to step 7 If not press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS ka a P until the item you want to change begins to blink Then press the appropriate NUMBER keys CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A to obtain the desired setting RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen t pg 43 ENGAGE TIMER MODE 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 10 minutes When timer recording cable channels received through Cable Box be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON 1 1 40 TIMER RECORDING
29. 1 00 PM CHANNEL 40 SP PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v 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 10 minutes If you select PROGRAM SET without having set the date and time an error message appears Follow its instructions f 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 SET PROGRAM INFORMATION Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date start stop time and channel number Press CHA or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to set AM PM and tape speed Press OK after AM PM channel number and tape speed settings The next setting that can be set begins flashing 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 CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS Av button In this case press OK after each setting Do not use the CH or SHUTTLE PLUS button to set the date If you are using the Illumi Guide feature OK blinks when the following buttons are lit NUMBER keys 0 9 SHUTTLE PLUS CANCEL and MENU NOTE If you are using a cable box enter the cable box channel not the channel to be re
30. 5 SHARP 06 SONY 07 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 HITACHI 10 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13 SEARS 13 CABLE BOX BRAND BRAND CODE CURTIS 09 10 GEMINI 08 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS HAMLIN JERROLD OAK PANASONIC PIONEER RCA REGAL SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX SPRUCER TELEVIEW TOCOM VIDEOWAY ZENITH 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 15 16 17 18 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 19 20 21 24 25 26 13 14 24 25 26 15 16 17 18 08 13 09 10 19 20 21 08 13 24 25 26 08 13 22 23 11 12 11 51 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 TURN ON THE CABLE BOX 1 Turn the power on using the cable box s remote control SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Set the TV CABLE VCR switch on the VCR s remote control to CABLE ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND While holding down POWER use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box brand number from the chart below and then press STOP CO 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 First press POWER to see if the cable box s power goes off as it should If it does try other f
31. CORDING Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab 1 1 24 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder s controls the remote control Playback NOTE Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures Still nerse Slow Motion o jo Rn E search X 929 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE If there is vertical jitter use the CH A or w button to correct the picture ACTIVATE FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK 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 OR Press SHUTTLE PLUS ka a or gt To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion ACTIVATE SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK During playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion or to the left for reverse slow motion refer to the illustration above To resume normal playback press PLAY T 25 Variable Spee
32. Counter Memory Mark pg 30 Tape Speed Indicators pg 23 AM PM Indicators t pg 7 Clock Display lt pg 7 REMOTE CONTROL Provided JVC MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT gt w f the remote control doesn t work properly remove its batteries wait a short time and then try again Channel Display AU for AUX mode gt pg 7 Counter Display pg 22 Child Lock Indicator pg 52 Multi Channel TV Sound Indicators pg 37 B Pause Mode Indicator cF pg 23 Play Mode Indicator pg 22 Recording Mode Indicator pg 23 Instant REVIEW Button pg 30 Code Select Switch pg 52 NUMBER Buttons pg 10 AUX Mode Select Button gt pg 45 CANCEL Button lt 42 Counter C RESET rx pg 30 Channel CH SKIP Button rx pg 14 Volume VOL Buttons pg 50 DISPLAY Button c pg 30 Recording Speed SP EP Button pg 23 Rewind REW Button pg 22 PLAY Button gt pg 22 Record REC Button gt pg 23 B Counter C MEMORY Button rx pg 30 ADD Button pg 14 MENU Button c pg 8 POWER ON OFF Button t pg 8 ENTER Button F pg 23 On Screen Display OSD Button pg 28 D DAILY Timer Recording Button pg 39 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button gt pg 39 TIMER Button F pg 39 Channel CH A v Buttons F pg 8 TV VIDEO Button
33. DIO MONITOR SCREEN N Place the arrow next to FUNCTION AUDIO MONITOR by AUTO TIMER pressing CHA Y or SURERIMBUSE 2ND AUDIO SHUTTLE PLUS Av then AUDIO MONITOR ress OK UX INPUT pires SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE You have three choices AUDIO MONITOR a Hi Fi b Normal P c Mix MIX Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing PRESS A v TO SELECT CHA Y or SHUTTLE PRESS MENU TO END PLUS A v RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE 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 Monitor screen 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 SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS Ay then press OK ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN N Place the arrow next to FUNCTION 3 SUPERIMPOSE by AUTO TIMER pressing CHA v or SAPER IMPOSE SHUTTLE PLUS A v then AUDIO MONITOR press OK AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to SUPERIMPOSE ON or OFF by pressing 4 CHA v or SHUTTLE A PLUS A v PRESS A v
34. ER on the remote The VCR will now respond only to B code commands Child Lock This feature allows you to prevent the operation of the VCR TURN VCR POWER ON 1 Press POWER ENGAGE CHILD LOCK Press and hold POWER on the remote control until the Child Lock indicator appears on the front display 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 e When Child Lock is engaged make sure to keep the remote control out of the reach of children e 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 oC SU A 1 11 53 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 POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 The clock works but the VCR s The TIMER mode is engaged with Press TIMER to disengage power won t come on Auto Timer set to OFF c pg 43 3 The remote control won t function The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones The CODE switch is in the Re perform the A B Code setting wrong position gt pg 52 The TV CABLE VCR switch is in the Set the switch to
35. ET UP then press OK AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT VCR PLUS SET UP PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS CABLE BOX OUTPUT SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE VCR PLUS SET UP PLUS A v to place the arrow next to CABLE GUIDE CHANNEL SET BOX OUTPUT then GUIDE CHANNEL MAP press OK CABLE BOX OUTPUT CABLE BOX BRAND SET PRESS v THEN PRESS MENU TO END oC SU A 1 11 1 1 S8 17 SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Your selection depends on CABLE BOX OUTPUT 6 OFF how your cable box is connected to your VCR If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection PRESS A v TO SELECT press CHA Y PRESS MENU TO END SHUTTLE PLUS 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 CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUS to place the arrow next to ON LINE RETURN TO VCR PLUS SET UP SCREEN 7 Press MENU Set Cable Box Brand 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 CHA Y or VOR RLUSE SET UP SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to place the arrow next to GUIDE CHANNEL MAP CABLE BOX BRAND CABLE BOX OUTPUT SET then press OK CABLE BOX BRAND SET PRESS v THEN
36. INPUT then press OK SELECT INPUT If you are connecting the AUX INPUT AV cable to the AV connectors on the front of the VCR place the arrow next to FRONT by pressing CHA Y SHUTTLE PLUS Av If PRESS v TO SELECT you are connecting the AV _PRESS MENU TO END cable to the AV connectors on the back of the VCR place the arrow next to REAR by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A v RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary FRONT REAR START PLAYER 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 Set your VCR to its record mode f 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 1 1 48 Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in succession Assemble Editing Insert the original cassette in the player and the recording cassette in the recorder SET TAPE SPEED Set to SP or EP by pressing the SP EP button JVC Ce ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Press and hold PAUSE and press REC FIND EDIT START POINT Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to be edited START EDITING When you re
37. 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 tx pg 28 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 NOTES To do the above using the VCR s controls During Stop turn the SHUTTLE all the way to the left and release it instead of pressing REW and then press PLAY or POWER within 2 seconds If you want the next function to automatically start when the counter reads 00M 005 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 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
38. LECT SCREENS b At the Semi Auto Clock Set SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET screen place the arrow next to the desired CANNEL SELECT mode by pressing CHAY D S T SELECT or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press OK PRESS THEN OK To select the Host Channel PRESS MENU TO END step 7 To select the Time Zone step 8 To select the D S T mode step 9 SELECT HOST CHANNEL You can either select HOST CHANNEL SELECT AUTO or enter a PBS osre channel number For CATV automatic channel selection simply press MENU To manually select the PBS channel press the PRESS TO SELECT appropriate NUMBER key PRESS MENU TO END CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A to cycle through 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 either select TIME ZONE SELECT AUTO or select the corect zone M selected AUTO in step 7 EASTERN ALASKA and if you live near the CENTRAL HAWAII boundary of an adjacent time zone or receive PRESS A v TO SELECT cable TV channels a PBS PRESS MENU TO END channel from a diffe
39. ND ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE VCR PLUS SET UP PLUS A v to place the arrow next to GUIDE GUIDE CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET then GUIDE CHANNEL MAP CABLE BOX OUTPUT press CABLE BOX BRAND SET PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER Press CHA V SHUTTLE GUIDE CHANNEL SET PLUS or the appropri ate NUMBER keys to input GUIDE CREVER CH the Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing Then press OK PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 A v THEN If you receive your PRESS MENU TO END channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Cable Box Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If not refer to pages 15 16 and re perform the procedure 21 INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CHA v SHUTTLE PLUS A v or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on which the Guide Channel s broadcasts are received Then press OK e If there is more than one mismatch repeat steps 6 and 7 for each instance RETURN TO VCR PLUS SET UP SCREEN Press MENU CHECK INPUT DATA Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to place the arrow next to GUIDE CHANNEL then GUIDE CHANNEL MAP press OK CABLE BOX OUTPUT CABLE BOX BRAND SET The Guide Channel and PRESS A v THEN VCR or cable bo
40. NU SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS to select a vacant program number then press OK The first time you do this all numbers will be vacant so just press OK when the screen appears If you are using the Illumi Guide feature OK blinks when the following buttons are NUMBER keys 0 9 SHUTTLE PLUS CANCEL and MENU 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 41 9 If you program the VCR to timer record a show on September 6 on channel 40 from 12 00 noon to 1 00 PM in SP mode the screen will look like this PROGRAM 1 DATE 9 6 SUN START 12 00 PM STOP
41. O 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 F pg 38 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 rz pg 38 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the TV s VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 1 1 20 INITIAL SETTINGS cont ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE MAIN MENU PLUS A v to place the arrow next to CUSTOM PROGRAM SET SET then press OK FUNCTION SES CUSTOM SET VIDEO CALIBRATION PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS VCR PLUS SET UP SCREEN Press CHA V or SHUTTLE CUSTOM SET PLUS A to place the arrow next to VCR PLUS OVERRIDE SET UP then press OK AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT VCR PLUS SET UP PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO E
42. OK PRESS MENU TO END ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND GUIDE CHANNEL SET Press the appropriate CABLE BOX BRAND SET NUMBER keys to enter the Cable Box Code from the 1 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST on page 18 then press ENTER SELECT BRAND NO AND e f the cable box s PRESS ENTER PRESS MENU TO END channel changes to 9 setting is complete e 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 f you go through all listed code numbers and the channel doesn t change try all other numbers between 1 and 69 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NOTES e Although the supplied Cable Box 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 e The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Cable Box 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
43. R to HI FI heard the Function Set screen was set rx pg 27 incorrectly 6 SHUTTLE ring does not work A turn of the SHUTTLE which is too Release the SHUTTLE then turn it properly during search rapid may not be properly again more slowly recognized CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE RECORDING 1 Recording won t start 2 TV broadcasts won t record properly 3 Tape to tape editing won t work TIMER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 eThe 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 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 pg 45 or Edit From A Camcorder tx pg 46 and properly connect the units Make sure the power to all units is on Set the recorder s input mode to AUX and select FRONT or REAR at the Aux Input Screen pg 47 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording won t work On screen
44. Reverse Motion Playback Reverse Slow Motion Playback 24 CONDECION o eet tree epe ES 6 S SAP Second Audio Program Second Audio erepti o e eer een Select Cable Box Output Channel Semi Auto Clock Setting Shuttle 4 rene t trm teretes mM Slow Motion Playback Specifications Still Picture Playback rrr SHUTTLE unie S p rimposSe eti RIDERE T Tape Position Indicator sse Tape Speed Setting Time Zone Selection V Variable Speed Search VOR ent betta VCR Plus Timer Programming VCR Plus Timer Recording 1 1 58 INDEX cont FRONT VIEW 000 S II EE Power ON OFF Button pg 8 Audio Input Connector pg 46 Menu Button r pg 8 Channel A v Buttons gt pg 8 OK Button pg 8 Instant REVIEW Button F pg 30 Cassette Loading Slot D Remote Control Sensor Record REC Button pg 23 Front Display Panel cF pg 59 Q Pause Button pg 23 Audio Dubbing DUB Button pg 49 SHUTTLE Ring pg 24 SP EP Button
45. URATION 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 T 7 um
46. US A v RECORDING ON OFF then press OK to move the PLAYBACK arrow to the Playback OFF section Set Playback to ON then press MENU as PRESS A v THEN OK many times as necessary to PRESS MENU TO END return to the normal screen Pressing OK returns the arrow to the Recording section NOTE When recording or when playing back tapes recorded on this VCR set the Active Video Calibration to ON e i 34 AYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Recording Perform steps 1 3 on page 23 Simple Recording before continuing Press and hold REC and DURING CALIBRATION press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the VCR s front panel The VCR takes about 7 seconds to assess the START quality of the tape in LL em cor use then recording ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION begins with the picture level optimized NOTES CALIBRATION COMPLETE Calibration occurs immediately prior to both the first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette It START END does not take place BERD during recording In the case of timer recording calibration takes place for both SP and EP before the first timer recording after inserting the cassette regardless of the tape speed selected for that recording Once the cassette is ejected the calibration data is canceled The next time the cassette is used for recording calib
47. ach the scene on the original tape to be edited press PLAY to initiate the recorder s record mode STOP EDITING Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder CONTINUE EDITING Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add additional scenes NOTE Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the playback deck oC 1 11 1 1 S8 Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously Audio Dubbi recorded tape with a new soundtrack Use your VCR as the recorder Audio component CD player etc NOTES e 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 gt pg 27 and select the soundtrack you wish to hear Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches 0 005 and 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 make sure to select REAR at the Aux Input screen To select the correct Aux Input connector follow steps 4 5 9 11 from the Edit From A Camcorder section pg 46 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
48. ble 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 video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes However it will record and play back regular VHS signals only It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings 23 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CHA v Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys then press ENTER The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP to set the recording speed Simple Recording START RECORDING Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the VCR s front panel Active Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette pg 34 PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording During record pause you can change the recording channel by using the CHA Y buttons STOP RE
49. cedure pg 10 or step 6 of Manual procedure t pg 11 7 Dual Quick Set sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR The antenna cable must be connected for dual quick set 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 PERFORM DUAL QUICK SET Make sure that the antenna cable is connected to the VCR Then connect the VCR s power plug to an AC outlet For connection configuration refer to Basic Connections pg 6 The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set 1 Auto clock set is performed first The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock AUTO is displayed on the front display panel during Auto clock set Auto channel is performed next The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CHA V buttons It skips non receivable channels During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed in ascending order When Dual Quick Set has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed The clock can be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on the hour except for 11 00 PM midnig
50. corded The channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box The cable box channel is the VCR s channel that displays the chennels received by the cable box 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 MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS 4444 gt 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 SHUTTLE PLUS CANCEL and MENU RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen t pg 43 If you are using the Illumi Guide feature all buttons go out ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically 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 e If the end of tape is reached during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected When timer recording cable channels received through a Cable Box be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON TIMER RECORDING cont Check A
51. d Search Reverse Play ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable speed search or to the left for reverse variable speed search refer to the illustration on page 24 OR During playback press SHUTTLE PLUS 4444 or P To increase the speed in the forward direction press P To decrease the speed in the forward direction press Fe To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode continue to press ka a after selecting all the forward slow motion modes To resume normal playback press PLAY High Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high speed search or to the left for reverse high speed search For forward search with a visible picture during playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second For reverse search with a visible picture during playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release it within 1 second OR During playback or still press FF for forward high speed search or REW for reverse high speed search To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE For short searches during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds When released normal playback resumes
52. dded 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 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 810 20 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 1 1 4 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
53. e The Video Calibration screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking Even though the screen doesn t appear after that the Active Video calibration function is operative e SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the Video Calibration screen will not appear rs pg 28 36 Recording e AYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Record One Program While Watching Another ENGAGE TV MODE During recording 1 Press TV VIDEO The VCR s VIDEO indicator goes out If you are using the RF connection pg 6 to view the output from your VCR the TV broadcast being recorded disappears If you are using the AV connection pg 6 to view the output from your VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWINC Use the TV s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch Display Elapsed Recording Time RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 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 During recording press OSD at any time to see the 2 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 pg 28 Stereo And SAP Second A
54. erimposed La n g U a g e on the TV picture Select the desired language using this procedure The default setting is ENGLISH TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen MAIN MENU place the arrow next to PROGRAM SET CUSTOM SET by FUNCTION SET pressing CHA v or TUNER SET SHUTTLE PLUS Ay then CUSTOM SET press OK VIDEO CALIBRATION PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN The messages preset to CUSTOM SET appear in English If you want to see them in Spanish or OVERRIDE French place the arrow next AUTO CLOCK SET to LANGUAGE SELECT by LANGUAGE SELECT pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE VOR PEUSSSEDUE PLUS Ay then press OK PRESS A v THEN PRESS MENU TO END SELECT LANGUAGE At the Language Select LANGUAGE SELECT screen place the arrow next to the desired Bc language by pressing FRANCAIS v or SHUTTLE PLUS AY then press MENU as many times as necessary to PRESS v TO SELECT return to the normal PRESS MENU TO END screen oC SU A 1 11 9 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correc
55. ey 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 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 a
56. gt pg 23 JOG Dial F pg 24 Stop Eject Button t pg 22 Video Input Connector pg 46 Play Button gt pg 22 Mono Audio Input Connector r pg 46 Audio Input Connector L pg 46 REAR VIEW ANT IN PAUSE JK 2 SPECIAL CABLE J Function RF OUT o CH3 SS Ea ai SSS SS a rms Power Cord F pg 6 Hi Fi Audio Output Connector L F pg 6 Video Input Connector pg 45 Q PAUSE SPECIAL FUNCTION connector Audio Input Connector r pg 45 e Remote PAUSE Connector pg 46 O Mono Audio Input Connector r pg 45 AV COMPU LINK Connector rx pg 31 Audio Input Connector L pg 45 CABLE BOX Connector pg 15 ANT IN Connector F pg 6 Channel 3 4 Switch lt pg 6 Q Video Output Connector pg 6 RF OUT Connector lt pg 6 Hi Fi Audio Output Connector pg 6 EE EE sy p Ge a T ee EE E EE E EE E LE M dB 20 15 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 48 ELE ELE EE EE EE E EE LE M me Audio Level Meter Timer Mode Indicator cF pg 39 Q Instant Timer Recording Indicator pg 44 Video Mode Indicator pg 8 Q Cassette Loaded Mark
57. his 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 You won t see the picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu but the audio from the program or tape you re viewing is present oC SU A 1 11 List Of Terms e 07 This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names The first page on which the term appears is listed Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual A AB COE eri oet terr Active Video Calibration Add Channel Audio Dubbing Audio Monitor Auto Channel Setting Auto Clock Setting Auto Daylight Saving Time Automatic Tracking AUX In pUt AV Compu Link Playback meon
58. ht 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 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 procedure 7 pg 10 Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again 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 If everything is connected and set correctly perform the Manual Clock Set procedure rx pg 11 Auto channel set has not yet taken place so please also perform the Set Receivable Channels procedure 7 pg 12 NOTE If due to a power outage or other event the memory backup fails Dual Quick Set is performed when power is restored to the VCR E TPE TACAR During Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Dual Quick Set Completed The channels appear in The current time including ascending order beginning AM PM is displayed with 1 bd 1 1 8 INITIAL SETTINGS cont This VCR offers you the choice to view on screen messages in English Spanish or French not including messages sup
59. imes during playback 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 Repeat Playback START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY until PLAY blinks on the front 1 display panel during playback then release The entire tape is played back 20 times STOP REPEAT To stop press STOP at any time NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS Haa or BP also stops Repeat Playback Index Search This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape at recording start START SEARCH 1 da tape is stopped press SHUTTLE PLUS Ha a ACCESS DISTANT CODE To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 4 or gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPER IMPOSE is set to ON C pg 28 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located To find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF and search visually for the start point 1 1 30 AYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont 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 VCR is off and the Timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW The power comes on and
60. k reference Program capacity Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories Quartz 1 year programmable timer 8 programs Approx 10 min RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Cable Box Controller Audio Video cable Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice oC SU A 1 11 1 1 S8 61 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 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 JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5357 Aurora IL 60504 8149 201 808 9279 770 339 2522 708 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Cypress CA 90630 0024 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2040 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230
61. mer Programming procedure rx pg 41 press MENU SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER 2 your choice ON or OFF by pressing CHA peus or SHUTTLE PLUS A v PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE e 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 44 TIMER RECORDING cont This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the VCR off after Instant Timer eres START RECORDING Recording ITR 2 Press REC again ITR blinks and 0 30 appears 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 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 oC SU A 1 11 1 1 S8 45 You can use your VCR as the
62. n 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE Those channels have been preset to be skipped Recording is in progress The clock setting data received from the Host Channel is incorrect 29 Set CABLE BOX OUTPUT to OFF pg 16 Re perform the VCR Plus setup procedure F pg 19 Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program information F pg 42 CORRECTIVE ACTION If you need the skipped channels restore them pg 14 Press PAUSE to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording Set the switch to TV Set the switch to CABLE Select a different Host Channel during the Semi Auto setting procedure c pg 10 or perform the Manual setting procedure pg 11 ATTENTION This recorder contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning In such cases switch the power off and unplug the power cord Then plug it in again and switch power on Take out the cassette After checking the cassette operate the unit as usual 1 1 o6 PLAYBACK Q What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search A The tape is automatically rewo
63. nd Cancel Programs 1 N A O DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS to place the arrow next to PROGRAM SET then press OK CHECK PROCRAM INFOR MATION Press CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to check the programs in succession To Cancel A Program CANCEL A PROCRAM Press CANCEL Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary If there are still programs remaining go to step 7 RE ENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER again 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 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press OK ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS Av then press OK Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below Or during on screen timer programming ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN In step 7 in the VCR Plus Timer Programming proce dure pg 39 or in step 7 the On Screen Ti
64. o Channel Set SCAN COM PLETED appears on screen e f 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 1 1 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 12 To add a channel go to step 2 To delete a channel skip to step 4 ACCESS AFC SCREEN Place the arrow next to AFC by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK MAKE SELECTION Place the arrow next to SPCL by pressing CHAW or SHUTTLE PLUS Ay then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS ay then press OK STORE DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS ay then press ADD to add or CH SKIP to delete Repeat MANUAL CHANNEL SET CATV CH 125 SKIP SELECT CH NO AND for each channel you want PRESS ADD SKIP to store or skip PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary oC SU A 1 11 Tuner And Cable Box Controller
65. order onnect an AV cable between the camcorder s OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors 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 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder Recorder Your VCR SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key 0 to set to AUX To rear panel PAUSE SPECIAL FUNCTION connector IN id Mini plug cable not supplied 1 UVC camcorder only ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary Camcorder ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to place the arrow Player next to FUNCTION SET then press OK If you re using a JVC Master Edit Control equipped camcorder step 6 If not step 9 ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to place the arrow next to SPECIAL FUNCTION then press OK SELECT MODE Press CHA v or SHUTTLE SPECIAL FUNCTION PLUS A v to place the u PAUSE arrow next to PAUSE AV COMPU LINK PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press MENU 47 ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN Press CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS to place the arrow next to AUX
66. ox to the ANT IN connector on the rear of your VCR NOTE Refer to your cable box s instruction manual during connection CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR About Your Cable Box This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box e 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 Cable Box 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 51 To set up the Cable Box Controller go to page 16 1 1 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Set Cable Box Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN Press CHA Y or SHUTTLE MAIN MENU PLUS A to place the Pane SET arrow next to CUSTOM FUNCTION SET SET then press OK TUNER SET CUSTOM SET VIDEO CALIBRATION PRESS v THEN PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS VCR PLUS SET UP SCREEN Press CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A to place the arrow next to VCR PLUS OVERRIDE S
67. player or the recorder Edit To Or MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player s VIDEO OUT From Another VCR and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural VCR as the player connect the player s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder LOAD CASSETTES Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Set to AUX With this VCR press NUMBER key 0 AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel number Player Your VCR VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN B NOTE When using this VCR as the recorder make sure to select FRONT or REAR depending on which input connectors you use at the Aux Input Screen To select the correct AUX input connector follow steps 4 5 9 11 from the Edit From A Camcorder section t pg 46 START PLAYER 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 77 pg 28 START RECORDER Set to its record mode AUDIO IN Recorder Another VCR 1 1 46 You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the Edit From A MAKE CONNECTIONS Camc
68. press PLAY and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on the TV s VIDEO 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 COUNT as shown in the illustration on page 32 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 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Your VCR AV COMPU LINK Television AV COMPU LINK II VCR ONLY PAUSE SPECIAL FUNCTION Mini plug cable not supplied ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET then press OK ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE FUNCTION PLUS A v to place the AUTO TIMER arrow next to SPECIAL Ae FUNCTION then press AUDIO MONITOR OK A UX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK Press CHA v or SHUTTLE SPECIAL FUNCTION PLUS A v to place the arrow next to AV COMPU LINK PAUSE AV COMPU LINK PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO
69. ramming the Illumi Guide feature tells you which button on the remote R p control must be pressed next by lighting it up To use this feature with the TV CABLE VCR switch set to VCR press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 2 MENU REW PLAY FF light up at this time m e r If you aren t going to use the Illumi Guide feature go directly to step 1 Prog ram ming LOAD A CASSEITE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is present Before VCR Plus Timer programming see VCR Plus The VCR s power comes on automatically Setup on page 19 f you re watching on channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS VCR PLUS SCREEN 2 Press MENU on the remote VCR PLUS E control The clock must be set in order to access the VCR Plus screen If you haven t set the clock the press NuMBER KEY 0 9 Main Menu screen PRESS MENU TO MAIN MENU appears when you press MENU Refer to page 7 for the Dual Quick Set procedure or page 9 for the clock setting procedure 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 TV CABLE VCR 24 E
70. ration is re performed While Active Video Calibration is operative the PAUSE button will not function SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the Active Video Calibration screen will not appear pg 28 ATTENTION W As calibration takes place before recording actually starts there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY on the remote or REC on the VCR s front panel are pressed To make sure you record the desired scene or program completely first perform the following steps 1 Press and hold PAUSE and press REC to engage the RECORD PAUSE mode The VCR then automatically checks the condition of the tape and after about 7 seconds re enters RECORD PAUSE 2 Press PLAY to start recording f you want to bypass Active Video Calibration and start recording right away set RECORDING to OFF in step 4 of the Preparation procedure t pg 33 oC SU A 1 11 35 Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback Before beginning perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality amp X1 based on the quality of VIDEO CALIBRATION the tape in use ZH NOTES e When using rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs set PLAYBACK in step 4 of the Preparation procedure to either ON or OFF as desired c pg 33
71. rent time zone may become your host channel Therefore in this case make sure to manually select the correct time zone Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press MENU to return to the Semi Auto Clock Set screen oC SU A 1 11 SS ee 11 SELECT D S T MODE 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 PRESS v TO SELECT b Select ON and the PRESS MENU TO END adjustment will be made based on the clock itself c Select OFF if Daylight Saving Time doesn t apply to you D S T SELECT Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CHA or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears IMPORTANT After setting the Semi Auto clock set make sure that the VCR is off before the next hour so that the clock can be adjusted The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM Manual SELECT MODE 5 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen t pg 10 place the arrow next to MANUAL CLOCK SET by pressing CHA or SHUTTLE PLUS then press SET DATE TIME AND D S T The Manual Clock Set 6 screen is displayed and the MANI CeCe first setting that can be set DATE 1 1 96 MON begins flashing Mu n D S T
72. rm 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 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 VCR Plus C and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus C system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation VHS He Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However only VHS recordings can be played back in this model HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment oC SU A 1 11 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
73. s 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
74. ssccscscesoecsasccosssesese Set Receivable Channels 12 Add Or Delete A Channel 14 Tuner And Cable Box Controller 15 Situate And Connect Controller 15 Set Cable Box Output Channel 16 Set Cable Box 17 VCR Plus Setup 19 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 22 Simple Playback 22 Simple Recording 23 LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 24 Playback 2 2 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback 24 Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion 24 Variable Speed Search Reverse Play 25 High Speed Seatch retener 25 Manual Tracking rete 26 Select The Soundtrack 27 28 Skip c eoo tte eter d 29 Repeat Playback 5 teres 29 Index o rtr netter restet etn 29 Instant REVIEW sse 30 Counter Reset sss 30 Counter 30 Tape Position Indicator sees 31 Next Function Memory ee 31 AV COMPU LINK Playback 31 Active Video Calibration 33 Preparation 33
75. st 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 D
76. the tape in your VCR and engage the audio component s Stop mode 1 1 50 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 TURN ON THE TV 1 Turn the power on using the TV s remote control SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Set the TV CABLE VCR switch on the VCR s remote control to TV SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below While holding down POWER enter your TV s brand code using the NUMBER keys then press STOP 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 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 VIDEO CHA v 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 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 TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC 01 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04 11 RCA 0
77. timer programming won t work TIMER and on the front display panel won t stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and TIMER and 00 on the front display panel won t stop blinking TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and TIMER and 69 won t stop blinking Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording 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 Cable Box 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 Check or re perform the clock timer settings to ensure correctness 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 pg
78. tly by Dual Quick 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 Preparation TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN 3 At the Main Menu screen MAIN MENU place the arrow next to CUSTOM SET by PROGRAM SET pressing CHA PE BEN SHUTTLE PLUS then CUSTOM SET press OK VIDEO CALIBRATION PRESS A v THEN PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET SCREEN Place the arrow at the Custom Set screen next to CUSTOM SET OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing OVERRIDE CHav or SHUTILEPLUS Ay then press OK VCR PLUS SET UP PRESS A v THEN PRESS MENU TO END e INITIAL SETTINGS cont NUMBER e Semi Auto At the Override Auto OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET Clock Set screen place the arrow next to SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK SET by SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET pressing CHA V or MANUAL CLOCK SET SHUTTLE PLUS ay then press OK PRESS v THEN PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS SE
79. udio 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 pg 27 To Record SAP Programs ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press OK ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN Place the arrow next to 2ND AUDIO by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press OK SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to by pressing CHA 2ND AUDIO or SHUTTLE PLUS A v ON OFF PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTES e SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio program is not recorded non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks 1 1 38 During VCR Plus and on screen timer prog
80. unctions CHA v 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 VCR switch to VCR NOTES You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and the cable box brand for your Cable Box Controller t pg 17 separately The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your remote control is different from the list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your cable box 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 Cable Box Controller SPECIAL FEATURES cont 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 You can easily modify this VCR to accept B code commands UNPLUG VCR S POWER CORD Unplug from the AC outlet SET A B CODE SWITCH Set the A B CODE switch on the remote control to B PLUG IN POWER CORD Plug back in to the AC outlet TURN VCR POWER 1 Press POW
81. und 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 slow still and frame by frame playback 1 can t hear any audio What s the problem A This is normal 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 be concerned about this A No it is normal Q Noise bars appear during multi speed search What s the problem A This is normal Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have A It disables marking 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 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 T
82. w while watching another t pg 36 For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index REAR VIEW gt pg 58 INITIAL SETTINGS Dual Quick Set IMPORTANT Don t press any buttons on the VCR or remote during Dual Quick Set If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully there s no need to perform the Clock pg 9 and Tuner pg 12 procedures If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Add Or Delete A Channel on page 14 ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS If you perform the Dual Quick 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 Dual Quick Set is not successful e If there is no PBS channel in your area perform the Manual Clock Set procedure t 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 Dual Quick Set successfully D S T will be set to AUTO At the D S T adjustment time 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 pro
83. x PRESS MENU TO END channel numbers you input appear on the VCR PLUS SET UP screen in ascending GUIDE CHANNEL MAP order Check to ensure GUIDE VCR GUIDE VCR you ve entered them 6 47 10 55 correctly 12 41 15 38 If you entered more than gin 10 sets of numbers press OK to see the next set of numbers RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary PRESS OK TO NEXT PRESS MENU TO END You can now use VCR Plus for quick and simple timer programming pg 38 1 1 22 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback 1 LOAD A CASSETTE 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 OH 00M 00S If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FIND PROGRAM START POINT If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it To go forward press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and release it START PLAYBACK Press PLAY VIDEO CALIBRATION appears on screen gt pg 35 STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Usa

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