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JVC HR-VP68U User's Manual

1. c gt HI FI HI FI L HI FI R NORM NORM HI FI HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back NORM HI FI Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back Note e The above indication appears when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 39 though the monitor sound changes in sequence If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi sound track the normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting If RF connection pg 7 is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor sound pg 41 F Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Playback Start Press REW lt 4 then press PLAY gt within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off Press REW lt lt then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW lt 4 then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette s record sa
2. TO EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV 20808 a a OCT D Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set Each procedure starts from step I after preparation steps below are finished If you use a cable box set the clock manually pg 12 Preparations Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel Press CHA to move FUNCTION SET the highlight bar arrow TUNER SET gt INITIAL SET to INITIAL SET then te press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Select clock set On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHAY to move ishli LANGUAGE ENGLISH the highlight bar arrow GUIDE CHANNEL SET to CLOCK SET then CABLE BOX SET press OK DBS RECEIVER SET On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to CLOCK SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen appears
3. 12 Tuner Setting s ssssssessssssossssssossisssssssssossesssssse 13 Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set ss 13 Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set 14 Cable Box Control Setting ccccccssscsseee 15 Installing Controller 15 Setting cable box output channel amp brand 16 DBS Receiver Control Setting ccceccee 18 Installing Controller 24 18 Setting DBS receiver output channel amp brand 19 ASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 21 Basic Playback sssssssssssssssossssossssosssee 21 Basic Playback Features see 22 Changing display information ccceceseseeeeeees 22 Checking tap position ss ss 22 Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Play 22 Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustments 23 Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor 23 Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory ss 23 Locating beginning of recordings Index Search 24 Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant Review ss 24 Basic Recording sssssssssssssssssoosssessosssescoseses 25 Basic Recording Features cccccccccsesseee 26 Changing display information ccceceseeeeeees 26 Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR 26 Watching one program while recording another 26 Showing on screen display ccesesc
4. Al Changing display information Press DISPLAY during playback Each time you press the button the front panel display shows the time counter and the clock time alternately Time Counter lt gt Clock Time e To display the VCR status including the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display pg 27 To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted B Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on screen in the following cases When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode When you perform an Index Search pg 24 or Instant Review pg 24 B i E COUNT 0 33 27 The position of W in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape NOTES SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear F pg 38 39 It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be displayed Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Play You can play back a tape repeatedly 100 times While playing back a tape press and hold PLAY gt for more than 5 seconds The play indicator gt on the front display panel starts flashing slowly and a tape will be played back 100 times To stop playback pre
5. Turn on VCR Press POWER on the Remote The VCR now responds to B code control signals e To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the Number key 1 in step D To control two VCRs with the same Remote You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control code for the Remote between A and B step W keeping two VCRs to different control codes Press the Number key 1 for A code control signals and the Number key 2 for B code control signals To change only the remote control code for the Remote DO NOT perform steps I W and M Ex To set Remote to B code IMBR SET P o gt Fr o gt o gt Release Hold Press in succession down TROUBLESHOOTING EN 49 Before requesting service 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 1 The power will not come on The AC power cord is disconnected 2 The clock works but the VCR s The VCR is in the timer recording power will not come on standby mode with AUTO TIMER set to OFF lt pg 39 3 The Remote will not function The batteries are discharged TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inse
6. Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Ay 1 OB OO Setting cable box output channel amp brand After installation set the cable box output s channel and its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly Turn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel Press CHAY to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Access Cable Box Set screen On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHAY to move CLOC SET the highlight bar arrow LANGUAGE ENGLISH to CABLE BOX SET mAAR then press OK DBS RECEIVER SET On the Remote SELECT WITH A w AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to CABLE BOX SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Select cable box output channel Your selection depends CABLE BOX SET on how your cable box is connected to your Sern VCR Do If your cable box is connected to your PRESS a Y THEN OK VCR s ANT IN PRESS MENU TO END terminal on the rear Press CH A
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8. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES 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 or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the VCR in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the
9. MAIN MENU PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT WITH A w AND 0K PRESS MENU TO END EN 11 Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel D S T time zone setting manually First follow steps Il to J on page 10 then go to the following steps Set Auto Clock to ON On the front panel CLOCK SET Press CHAY to move d DATE VEAR the highlight bar to 1 00PM 12 24 00 SUN AUTO CLOCK then ia press OK so that ON D S T AUTO ad TIME ZONE AUTO PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar to AUTO CLOCK then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt so that ON is selected Then To select the host channel go to step I To select the D S T mode go to step I To select the time zone go to step I NOTE The time that has been set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK HOST CH D S T or TIME ZONE setting is changed ea Select host channel You can either select AUTO or enter a PBS channel number On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press OK repeatedly until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt until AUTO or the desired PBS
10. If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c lf the product has been exposed to rain or water d lf 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
11. automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set screen 14 N INITIAL SETTINGS cont Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Tuner Set screen On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Access Manual Channel Set screen On the front panel TUNER SET Press CHAY move the BAND CAN highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK On the Remote SELECT WITH A Y AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS RH AV to move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Add or skip desired channels To add channels On the Remote ONLY MANUAL CHANNEL SET Press the Number keys to input a CH 45 ADD channel number you TS want to add PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 Press OK or OR A v THEN OK SHUTTLE PLUS gt to PRESS MENU TO END set to ADD Repeat and to add other channels To skip channe
12. and 25 you cannot 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 time of timer recording Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording If your cable box cannot be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you cannot use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording e If the VCR s memory backup expires because of a power failure set the cable box output channel and brand again For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 18 EN DBS Receiver Control Setting Suggested location Place the DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver s remote sensor ATTENTION The Controller can also control a cable box If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS receiver and cable box DBS receiver Controller sugge
13. or cancel unnecessary program information F pg 36 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE EN 51 OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 When scanning channels some of Those channels have been preset to If you need the skipped channels them are skipped over be skipped restore them pg 14 2 The channel cannot be changed Recording is in progress Press PAUSE II to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording 3 The Remote will not operate your The brand codes are set incorrectly Reset the correct brand codes F pg TV or cable box or DBS receiver 45 46 or 47 4 Even though Auto or Semiauto e The clock setting data received from Select a different host channel during Clock Set has been performed the the host channel is incorrect Semiauto Clock Set I pg 11 or clock is incorrect perform Manual Clock Set F pg 12 MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensation may occur keep the VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture before inserting a tape ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture t
14. 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 13 Cummings Park 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Woburn MA 01801 2105 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 781 376 9100 954 472 1960 650 871 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 JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet 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 No user 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
15. 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 WARRANTY Only in U S A EN 59 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 YR 90 DAYS 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
16. CORRECTIVE ACTION Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV Select the AV mode on the TV Disengage auto tracking and adjust the tracking manually pg 23 The heads must be cleaned Consult your JVC dealer Set Audio Monitor to HI FI CF pg 23 or 41 CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact Select the appropriate channel on the VCR Refer to the directions and the illustration under Edit From Camcorder lt pg 42 or Edit To Or From Another VCR pg 44 and properly connect the units Make sure the power to all units is on Select the appropriate input mode on the recording VCR 50 EN TIMER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Timer recording will not work Timer programing will not work and 00 on the front display panel will not stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and and 00 on the front display panel will not stop blinking blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and and o0 will not stop blinking Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Timer
17. DM until the cable box s channel changes to 9 by entering another code If the channel does not change after going through all the code numbers listed for your model of cable box then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25 PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END If the VCR s clock has not been set with AUTO CLOCK set to ON CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in step I then the Clock Set screen appears Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12 If you press MENU after the clock has been set the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears CABLE BOX BRAND LIST EN 17 BRAND CODE ARCHER pp AT CABLETENNA 1 17 CABLEVIEW 5 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 2 8 DIAMOND KAZ EASTERN 9 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 5 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 4 6 11 12 15 28 HAMLIN 0 18 19 23 JASCO 5 JERROLD 1 4 6 11 12 15 28 NOVAVISION 2 8 OAK 7 20 PANASONIC 13 14 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY 19 REMBRANDT 1 16 17 SAMSUNG 5 16 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 2 8 SIGMA 7 20 SL MARX 5 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 5 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 5 16 24 TOCOM 1 4 16 UNIKA 1 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 3 9 22 ZENITH 3 9 22 NOTES The Controller may not work with all types of cable box If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1
18. Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel Press CHAY to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Access DBS Receiver Set screen On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHAY to move CLOCK SET the highlight bar arrow LANGUAGE ar EneUSH to DBS RECEIVER CABLE BOX SET SET then press OK On the Remote Ee agano Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to DBS RECEIVER SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Select DBS receiver output channel Your selection depends on how your DBS DBS RECEIVER SET receiver is connected to Nr your VCR Dur e If your DBS receiver is connected to your PRESS A Y THEN OK VCR s ANT IN PRESS MENU TO END terminal on the rear Press CH AY on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output CH3 or CH4 appears on the screen e If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press CH AY on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen e If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Press CH AY on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on
19. Remote 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport VCR Plus C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of Primestar Partners L P DISH Network is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation VHS SQPB Hea Gr m Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recording is not possible with this model m This model is equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK that makes it possible to play back S VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment m As an ENERGY STAR Partner JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 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 obe
20. SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Access Guide Channel Set screen On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHA to move Nos CLOCK SET the highlight bar arrow LANGUAGE ENGLISH to GUIDE CHANNEL Smmm SET then press OK DBS RECEIVER SET On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt SELECT WITH 4 w AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Input guide channel number On the front panel Ex When inputting the Press CHA Y to select guide channel number 6 the VCR Plus guide for WNJU Ind channel number as GUIDE CHANNEL SET shown in the TV listing cume cn e VERCH 2 N then press OK On the Remote Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to input the VCR Plus guide channel number as shown in the TV listing then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR a Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If not refer to pages 15 17 and re perform the procedure EN 33 Input receiving channel number On the front panel Ex If WNJU Ind is Press CHAY to select received on channel 47 t
21. W 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 360 x 94 x 278 mm 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 14 3 16 x 3 3 4 x 10 15 16 3 1 kg 6 8 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 230 lines VHS 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 Clock reference Program capacity Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories Quartz 1 year programmable timer 8 programs Approx 3 min RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Controller Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 S
22. coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same colored surfaces such as cartoons E AUTO TIMER When this function is set to ON ON The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the OFF VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode e When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode i SUPERIMPOSE When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on ON screen display appears on the screen OFF NOTES When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF otherwise the VCR status information on screen display will be recorded on the edited tape If you select a channel on which no signal is received the channel number is displayed regardless of this function setting 40 FN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below E AUTO SP gt EP TIMER When this function is set to ON the VCR automatically switches to EP ON mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record OFF the entire program while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a program of 140
23. 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 32 Timer programing cannot 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 programed data and set again if necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time be sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire broadcast Connect the Controller correctly c pg 15 After confirming your cable box s output channel number re access the Cable Box Set screen and select the correct number F pg 16 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Connect the Controller correctly pg 18 After confirming your DBS receiver s output channel number re access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number pg 19 Set the correct DBS receiver brand code pg 20 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Set CABLE BOX SET to OFF c pg 16 or DBS RECEIVER SET is set to OFF F pg 19 Re perform the VCR Plus setup procedure EF pg 32 Wait until a space in memory clears
24. gt AUTO PICTURE ON gt BLUE BACK ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUTO TIMER AUDIO MONITOR HI FI SUPERIMPOSE AV COMPU LINK ON AUTO SP EP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH A Y AND OK SELECT WITH A w AND OK PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END Change setting On the front panel Press OK On the Remote Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt SOOO SF he Ws WD Return to normal screen iE Press MENU EN 39 The default setting is bold in the table below E AUTO PICTURE When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the ON tape in use during playback and compensates to provide the highest OFF possible playback pictures E PICTURE CONTROL This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according AUTO NORM Normally select to your preference this Picture quality is adjusted automatically NOTES When AUTO PICTURE is When you select EDIT SOFT or SHARP the selected mode will not OFF NORM will appear change until you select again instead of AUTO e Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes pg 42 to 44 After you finish EDIT Minimizes picture dubbing the tapes select AUTO NORM when AUTO PICTURE is degradation during editing OFF recording and playback SOFT Reduces image
25. intervals When the time is entered manually AUTO CLOCK is automatically set to OFF and HOST CH and TIME ZONE disappear Set date On the front panel Press CHAY until the desired date appears then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV until the desired date appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt e Holding CH AY or SHUTTLE PLUS AV changes the date in 15 day intervals Set year On the front panel Press CHAY until the desired year appears then press OK twice On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV until the desired year appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt twice Select D S T mode You can select either ON or OFF ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you On the front panel Press CHAY to select the desired setting On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to select the desired setting Start clock Press MENU and normal screen appears To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks then press CH AY or SHUTTLE PLUS Av EN 13 Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Setting channels automatically Auto C
26. or weekly serials Press DAILY M F number 8 or WEEKLY number 9 anytime during steps MM through I DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcast you want When AUTO TIMER pg 39 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode NOTES Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure the following will take place 1 This VCR starts the Plug amp Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting 2 If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly each timer program you have made will start unless its end time already passes Programs that start after midnigh
27. other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Index on pages 53 56 lists frequently used terms and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual This section also illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the Remote The F mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below CAUTIONS on page 2 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on the previous pages EN 5 CONTENTS NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 he RECORDING 30 Basic Connections cccccccccscccccccccsccccccces NITIAL SETTINGS 8 Plug amp Play Setting ccccccssscccssccscccscceeeeee 8 Language Setting ssssssssessssesessssssse Q Clock Setting ccccccccccccccsccccscssccecccscceeees TO PreparatIONS scci ccctsaucdecessepessuecvedvessssasavssguccdeassasaveass 10 Setting clock semiautomatically S miauto COCK Set 11 Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set
28. playback speed Each time you press the button the speed decreases toward reverse slow motion playback then reverse picture search Holding PAUSE I for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback To resume normal playback press PLAY gt During still picture playback Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS gt to start forward or SHUTTLE PLUS lt to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears Holding PAUSE II for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback To resume normal playback press PLAY gt NOTE Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback During slow motion playback simply press CH A and W on the front panel or CH or on the Remote to adjust tracking 3 0 EN TIMER RECORDING Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to V 2 B U S mha automatically record a broadcast at some future time Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus timer programing or Express timer Ti m e r programing method pg 34 as far as a year in advance f The VCR Plus timer programing system eliminates the Prog rd m n g need to input channel date start and stop time data when programing timer recording settings Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record and the VCR s timer will be automatically Turn on the VCR
29. requires that the band be set 7 DBS is displayed on the screen If this happens press the Number key 7 DBS to select DBS 36 EN TIMER RECORDING cont Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording Auto Timer pg 39 When AUTO TIMER is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode e Auto SP gt EP Timer c pg 40 If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for recording in SP mode the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in length A Checking program settings 1 Disengage timer Press TIMER then press POWER When AUTO TIMER pg 39 is set to ON you do not have to press TIMER Access Program Check screen Press PROG CHECK PR START 8 00P 10 00A 11 30P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRESS CHECK TO NEXT Access Program screen Press PROG CHECK again to check more detailed information
30. the VCR is turned off The clock will be adjusted just on these hours on the time displayed on the front panel display not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON If the memory backup fails because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel If this function is taking a considerable amount of time it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed 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 Semiauto gt pg 11 or Manual Clock Set pg 12 procedure If appears on the front display panel your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug amp Play setting will be automatically reactivated If Plug amp Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set pg 12 and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set pg 13 or 1
31. the tape Press FF gt or turn the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the right To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel when the tape is not running e You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record LE safety tab A To record on it later cover Record safety tab the hole with adhesive tape 26 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Basic Recording Features C RESET A Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause Each time you press the button the front panel display shows the time counter channel number and the clock time in sequence gt Time Counter gt Channel No Clock Time e To display the VCR status including the time counter channel number and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display i pg 27 To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted 3 Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 6 hours and shut o
32. the type of JVC TV you have Refer to the TV s instruction manual when making this connection This VCR To REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK To AUDIO VIDEO OUT 42 EN EDITING Edit From Camcorder Connection This VCR for recording To AUDIO To rear panel g VIDEO Input REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK Audio video connector cable not supplied ES A f I SCE i Mini plug cable not supplied i JVC camcorder only B EDIT To Audio video output Camcorder for playback You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR Make connections Connect an audio video cable between the camcorder s audio video output connectors and your VCR s video audio video input connectors When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control you can control the VCR from the camcorder Connect the mini plug cable not supplied with this VCR as illustrated to the left When using a camcorder with a monaural output connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to the left audio input connector on this VCR Load a cassette Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR for recording Select input mode on this VCR Select L
33. 1 when connecting the camcorder to the audio video input connectors on the rear panel Select F 1 when connecting the camcorder to the audio video input connectors on the front panel On the front panel Press CHA V On the Remote Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH Access Main Menu screen on this VCR Press MENU Access Function Set screen On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Select EDIT for Picture Control Follow the procedure described on pages 37 and 38 If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control equipped type go to step W If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit Control equipped type go to step I EN 43 Enable remote pause function On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to AV COMPU LINK then press OK to set it to OFF On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to AV COMPU LINK then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt to set it to OFF The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPU LINK connector works as the AV Compulink connector when AV COMPU LINK is set to ON c pg 38 and 41 and works as the Remote Pause connector when AV COMPU LINK is set
34. 39 Start recording Press REC on the recording VCR NOTE Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when AUTO PICTURE is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes pg 38 and 39 MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL EN 45 TV B ra n l This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below Without setting you can control a JVC TV Setti ng Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote TE Set TV brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold TV Press MBR SET Press the Number keys to enter your TV s brand code by referring to the table below Press OK and release TV The TV should turn off If it does try other operations below step I e Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other Ey Operate TV While holding down TV press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR TV CH TV VCR Q K TV Muting TV VOL and 0 Number keys ENTER T Q i e For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a TV VOL channel number NOTES TV CH e Depending on the type of TV some or all functions cann
35. 4 EN 9 This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus o n g U o ge and some messages excluding the on screen display superimposed on the TV screen in English Spanish gt or French e n g Select the desired language using the following procedure The default setting is ENGLISH Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR Access Main Menu screen channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV ME Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHAY to move FUNCTION SET the highlight bar arrow TUNER SET to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote PRESS A Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Coo E n ills 2800888 Or Select language On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHA to move CLOCK SET the highlight bar arrow UIDE CHANNEL SET to LANGUAGE then SUIBEGHANNE press OK repeatedly DBS RECEIVER SET until the desired SELECT WITH A v AND OK language is selected GRESSNMENC ITOIEND On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly until the desired language is selected Return to normal screen Press MENU
36. 48 D POWER button gt pg 21 25 A Audio MONITOR button pg 23 A K TV Muting button pg 45 DISPLAY button gt pg 22 26 DAILY button pg 31 35 WEEKLY button 17 pg 31 35 AUX button pg 43 44 TIMER button gt pg 31 35 36 DATE button pg 34 CH button 17 pg 25 34 SKIP SEARCH button gt pg 29 SP EP button 7 pg 25 31 35 PLAY gt button pg 21 FF e gt gt gt button gt pg 21 28 PAUSE I button 7 pg 25 29 OK button ENTER button 1 pg 45 46 47 OSD button F pg 27 SHUTTLE PLUS maa gt gt lt gt button F pg 28 TV VOL button pg 45 How to use the Remote indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid receivers NOTE Before use insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity and matched correctly as The Remote can operate most of your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of TV sets cable boxes and DBS Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m If the Remote does not work properly remove its batteries wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again SPECIFICATIONS EN 585Z GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position AC 120 VX 60 Hz 19 W 2 5
37. 7 pg 42 OK button Front display panel MENU button Front display panel lt gt below Remote sensor O CH AY buttons 17 pg 25 SP EP button F7 pg 25 REC button pg 25 26 STOP EJECT m amp button t gt pg 21 25 PAUSE 1 button pg 25 29 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL PLAY SLOW FF REW VARIABLE FRECORD SHUTTLE SEARCH RECORD PAUSE Tape speed indicators Timer mode indicator pg 31 35 VCR mode indicator 7 pg 25 26 Cassette mark QO Channel and auxiliary input L 1 and F 1 Counter reading c pg 22 26 Clock time pg 22 26 Rear panel EN 55 COUT 8 AC power cord gt pg 6 CABLE BOX Controller connector r pg 15 18 REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal REMOTE PAUSE terminal 7 pg 41 42 AV COMPULINK terminal pg 41 On screen display THU 12 00 AM COUNT Channel and auxiliary input L 1 and F 1 Day and clock time 7 pg 22 26 STEREO program indication 17 pg 27 SAP Second Audio Program indication F pg 27 Audio monitor indications gt pg 23 41 VCR operation mode indication O ANT Antenna IN terminal lt pg 6 6 CH3 CH4 switch pg 7 AUDIO V
38. D WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages 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 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne New Jersey 07470 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
39. Each time you press PROG CHECK the next program s Program screen appears When all Program screens are shown normal screen resumes E Canceling or changing program settings Access Program screen Repeat steps 1 to 3 above Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown Return to normal screen Press PROG CHECK as many times as necessary until no Program screen is shown Reengage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER When AUTO TIMER pg 39 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR EN 37 When programs overlap each other If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking PR START STOP CH DATE 7 1 8 00P 11 00 12 12 24 A2 10 00A 10 45 40 12 25 N 3 11 30P 1 00 125 12 25 2 PROGRAM OVERLAP a 2 9 00P 10 00 10 12 24 PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED 4 Y THEN gt PROG END EX Program 1 you have just made and Program 4 overlap each other 1 Confirm overlapping programs Overlapping programs blink on the screen 2 Select program to m
40. IDEO IN connectors pg 44 AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors 17 pg 44 RF OUT terminal pg 6 Oo 125 Eee O PAUSE Co SP 7 0 Tape speed indication Cassette indication Tape position indicator 17 pg 22 Index no indication pg 24 Time counter lt gt pg 22 26 56 EN INDEX cont Remote TVIVCR_A MONITOR DIS l MER qy DI SER il i ii D MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The glow in the dark buttons shown in white on the illustration above are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV while holding down TV on the Remote pg 45 CABLE DBS button pg 46 TV button c pg 45 TV VCR button 7 pg 25 26 45 O REVIEW button gt pg 24 Number buttons gt pg 25 30 33 6 DBS button pg 35 CANCEL button pg 31 36 C Counter RESET button F pg 22 26 STOP button 17 pg 31 34 START button F7 pg 34 PROG Program button 1 pg 30 34 PROG CHECK button gt pg 36 REW 4 lt lt button pg 21 28 REC button c pg 25 D STOP button 1 pg 21 25 MENU button SHUTTLE PLUS AV buttons TV CH buttons gt pg 45 46 47 MBR SET button gt pg 45 46 47 A B button gt pg
41. JVC MM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR VP68U 2 EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS 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 Declaration of Conformity Model Number HR VP68U Trade Name JVC Responsible Party JVC Americas Corp Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 315 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation
42. SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt or gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON gt pg 39 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Beginning of the current Current position Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded T on the tape program recorded Previous program recorded If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW lt lt or FF gt after playback starts NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is resumed from recording pause H Locating beginning of timer recordings instant Review At the press of a button you can turn on the VCR rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer recorded program Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode The VCR turns on and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape If for example you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one press REVIEW three times If you wantto find the very beginning of the desired program press REW lt 4 or FF gt after playback starts If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed it will play the tape f
43. Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE 11 during normal playback Playback is freezed and a still picture appears To resume normal playback press PLAY gt NOTE To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search You can skip over view at high speed unwanted portions of the tape Press SKIP SEARCH once to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of high speed playback up to 2 minutes When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during Skip Search press PLAY gt D Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback Press PAUSE H Playback is freezed and a still picture appears 2 Advance or reverse still picture To advance a still picture press SHUTTLE PLUS bP on the Remote or PAUSE II repeatedly To reverse a still picture press SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt on the Remote repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY gt E Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback On the front panel During normal playback or still picture playback Press and hold PAUSE II for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback On the Remote e During normal playback Press SHUTTLE PLUS ma a to decrease the
44. T IN terminal on the rear of your VCR e If your DBS receiver has audio video input connectors Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the DBS receiver NOTE When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manual Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel How to control the DBS receiver This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS receiver The VCR s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver s Remote The VCR s Controller can also control your DBS receiver This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 47 To set up the Controller go to page 19 EN 19 Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Setting DBS receiver output channel amp brand After installation set the DBS receiver s output channel and its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly Turn on DBS receiver Select a channel other than channel 55 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver Access
45. T 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 VCR Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes However it will record regular VHS signals only 56 EN FOR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer http www jvcservice com 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 JVC AMERICAS CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 10 New Maple Avenue 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 396 1000 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 105 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043
46. UUUT Back of VCR NOTES The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection The VCR s CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4 Even if you are using audio video cables to connect your VCR to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another pg 26 e For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index pg 55 8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels U g ay automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet The antenna cable must be connected for o the Plug amp Play setting Setti n g The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the host channel and it is a PBS channel in your area Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set Perform Plug amp Play setup ATTENTION Connect the antenna cable to the VCR pg If you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set 6 Then connect the AC power cord to an AC the clock and tuner channels separately pg 10 14 outlet Do not turn on the VCR It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug The clock and tuner channels will be set amp Play setting
47. Y on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until the channel number representing the cable box s output CH2 CH9 appears on the screen e If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press CH AY on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen e If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Press CH AY on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen e If you do not use a cable box Press CH AY on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until OFF appears on the screen Access Cable Box Brand Set screen Press OK Enter cable box brand On the Remote ONLY Press the appropriate Number keys to enter the brand code from the list shown to the right then press OK e If the cable box s channel changes to 9 setting is complete Press OK and CABLE BOX CONTROL IS CABLE BOX BRAND SET mm 7s PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK TO TEST PRESS MENU TO END CABLE BOX BRAND SET 1 DID YOUR CABLE BOX ON appears on the CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09 screen for about 5 seconds then it returns to the normal screen e If the cable box s channel does not change to 9 Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV or CH AY on the front panel to move the highlight bar arrow to NO Press OK Repeat step
48. a ooh eh Release Hold Press in succession down EN 47 DBS Receiver Brand Setting PE LL CABLE DBS x gt T T Q TV CH DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC DISH Network 51 ECHOSTAR DISH Network 51 PRIMESTAR 50 SONY DSS 41 RCA DSS 40 This Remote can control some functions of the DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receivers listed below Turn on the DBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote Hg Enter DBS receiver brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold CABLE DBS Press MBR SET Press the Number keys to enter your DBS receiver s brand code by referring to the table below Press OK and release CABLE DBS The DBS receiver should turn off If it does try other operations below step B e Once you have set the Remote to operate the DBS receiver you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote Ei Operate DBS receiver While holding down CABLE DBS press one of the following buttons POWER TV CH and Number keys e For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To change the DBS receiver s channels press TV CH or the Number keys The CH button can be used to change the VCR s channels onl
49. and the TV and select the VCR programed The PlusCode programing numbers are the channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV numbers next to the program in most TV listing Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically ne ee cl power IS Access VCR Plus screen Press PROG on the VER PLUS Remote e The clock must be set gt WEEKLY to access the VCR Se PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 Plus screen PRESS TO SET 0 If you have not set the EXPRESS PROGRAMMING clock the Main Menu EHESS screen appears after an error message is displayed Refer to page 8 for the Plug amp Play setting or page 10 for the clock setting procedure S DAILY CANCEL STOP Enter PlusCode number Press the appropriate HE Number keys to input VCR PLUS the PlusCode number printed in the TV ES listings for the TV broadcast you wish to PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 record then press OK THEN 0K PRESS PROG TO END Then If the Guide Channel Set screen appears go to step I If the VCR Plus Program screen appears go to step I e To make corrections press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number EN 31 Input receiving channel number The guide channel nu
50. appens perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number for that station T i i f 566 To ensure that VCR Plus timer recording operates correctly it is necessary to set the VCR Plus Guide Channel Set for each station Read the following information carefully VCR Plus guide channel matching The VCR Plus programing system assigns a VCR Plus guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus channel codes Most TV listings have a section usually a chart indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to each station For accurate VCR Plus programing the VCR Plus guide channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area NOTES In many instances the VCR Plus guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details Many TV stations can be viewed on cable Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHA to move FUNCTION SET the highlight bar arrow Eee to INITIAL
51. automatically Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the 7 Remote while Plug amp Play is in progress NOTES Auto Clock Set is performed first Auto blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set Auto Channel Set is performed next Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR During Auto Channel Set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set e When Plug amp Play setting has been complete successtully the correct clock time is displayed If you perform Plug amp Play setting successfully there is no need to perform the clock pg 10 and tuner pg 13 settings If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14 S a a D During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Plug amp Play Completed Auto blinks The channel numbers are displayed The current time including as they are scanned and set AM PM is displayed If an incorrect clock time or appears on the display panel see What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed below INFORMATION If AUTO CLOCK is set to ON on the Clock Set screen on page 11 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour except 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when
52. begins automatically o iil Start playback REW lt lt STOP EJECT m A IEE POWER Press PLAY gt Tape speed SP or EP is automatically detected To stop playback Press STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel To rewind the tape Press REW lt 4 To fast forward the tape Press FF gt gt To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER INFORMATION This VCR is equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S VHS format with regular VHS resolution SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution S VHS recording is not possible with this VCR Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2UX when e Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears e USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen only with SUPERIMPOSE set to ON gt pg 38 39 22 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Basic Playback Features STOP EJECT m 4 fessolg 2e z 1 A C RESET
53. channel number is selected NOTE Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data Auto Daylight Saving Time This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time With Auto DST activated on the first Sunday of April at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 3 00 AM on the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 1 00 AM Select D S T mode You have three choices AUTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel Auto Daylight Saving Time ON Adjustment will be made by the clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you On the front panel Press CHA to move the highlight bar to D S T then press OK repeatedly until the desired setting is selected On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar to D S T then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly until the desired setting is selected el Select time zone You can select the time zone automatically or manually On the front panel Press CHAY to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE then press OK repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows gt AUTO gt ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC gt ALASKA HAWAII gt back to the beginni
54. ene rapidly Picture Search m High Speed Picture Search Possible during normal playback or still picture playback You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape To do forward picture search press FF gt To do reverse picture search press REW f If you press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds simply releasing it cancels the picture search and normal playback resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY gt m Variable Speed Picture Search You can change the speed of picture search How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote To do forward picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS gt gt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases e To decrease the speed while forward picture search toward normal playback then reverse picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS I lt repeatedly To do reverse picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increase while reverse picture search e To decrease the speed while reverse picture search toward normal playback then forward picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS gt gt repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY gt Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow Normal Forward search play slow motion motion Play search 3 steps 2 steps 2 steps 4 steps EN 29 E Viewing still picture
55. enna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 10 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 EN USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e 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 e Use only with a cart stand trip
56. eseeseeseeeeeeees 27 orca EFFECT PLAYBACK 28 Special Effect Playback si ssissessresstvnesecsessseeconsssssvensesseasee 28 Locating particular scene rapidly Picture Search 28 m High Speed Picture Search cccceeseseeeeeeees 28 E Variable Speed Picture Search cess 28 Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback 29 Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search 29 Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback eee eee 29 Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback 29 VCR Plus Timer Programing soso 30 VCR Plus Setup ccccccccseee Express Timer Programing cccccccccesceeee S4 Checking program settings 36 Canceling or changing program settings 00 36 When programs overlap each other 0 0 eee 37 Our USEFUL FUNCTIONS 38 Useful Function Settings ssssssesseessees 38 E AW TO PICTURE st tentes 39 E PICTURE CONTROL sine ere 39 M AUTO TIMER ennemis Esis 39 M SUPERIMPOSE ss inoi ressa evnini iea 39 E AUTO SPHEP TIMER ses rss sense 40 E VIDEO STABILIZER 25m esnntn iE 40 M BLUE BACK s nie dent cexsseestss 40 e 2ND AUDIO RECORD tennis 41 E AUDIO MONITOR 288 interesse 41 AV COMPUN K enre mit se ennseennenn 41 DITING 42 Edit From Camcorder ccccccsscscsscescsscscccceses 42 Edit To Or From Another VCR ses 44 Mirani REMOTE CONTROL 45 TV Brand Setting cccccccccccccc
57. fety tab is removed 24 EN ceapa G REW qa FF gt gt Other Useful functions for playback You can also use the following functions for recording e Auto Picture pg 39 When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and compensates to provide the highest possible playback pictures e Picture Control pg 39 This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference Video Stabilizer pg 40 You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR Blue Back c pg 40 When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the following cases When receiving a channel not in use When stopping playback BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont G Locating beginning of recordings Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR You can find and automatically play back from the beginning of any recording using the Index Search function Start search While the tape is not running press SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt or gt gt on the Remote 2 Access distant code To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press
58. ff the VCR after recording is finished During recording press REC on the front panel repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the front display panel The record indicator starts flashing Each time you press the button recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours To cancel an ITR press STOP M on the Remote or STOP EJECT m on the front panel recording another Engage TV mode During recording e If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection F pg 7 to view pictures from the VCR Press TV VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the front display panel The TV broadcast being recorded disappears e If you are using the AV connection c pg 7 to view pictures from the VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV 2 Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch on the TV Watching one program while 1 EN 27 iD Showing on screen display When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 39 you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen For more detailed information about the on screen display see page 55 1 Display VCR status on TV screen During recording or CH 125 RECORD THU 12 00 AM PAUSE recording pause press STEREO Gal SP OSD SAP All indications corresponding to the Bers eae eae Po current VCR status are displayed for 5 seconds The time coun
59. gram from 8 00 to 9 00 and another one from 9 00 to 10 00 the picture and sound become momentarily distorted where the first program ends and the second program begins Is this a malfunction No This is normal CC ceeooeoesososoooeocsooooooooooceoooooooooo Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have It disables marking of index codes Ce Sometimes during index search the VCR cannot find the program I want to see Why not There may be index codes too close together CO During playback on screen display sometimes jitters Why does this happen If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen display may occur RECORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode A No The VCR automatically stops 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 reaches its end during recording A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q REC and remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condi
60. hannel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box If you want to add or delete channels use Manual Channel Set gt pg 14 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Tuner Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHAY to move FUNCTION SET the highlight bar arrow INITIAL SET to TUNER SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Perform Auto Channel Set You can automatically set the receivable BAND CATV channels in your area in MOT the order of their MANUAL CHANNEL SET frequencies TUNER SET On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK On the Remote SCANNING Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt NOTES When Auto Channel Set is complete SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again ea Return to normal screen Press MENU SELECT WITH a v AND 0K PRESS MENU TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET PRESS MENU TO END INFORMATION The VCR selects the correct band TV or CATV
61. he VCR Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna input terminal AV Connection improves picture quality during tape playback If your TV is equipped with audio video input connectors Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video input connectors on the TV Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet e The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet gt pg 8 If Auto or CH is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR EN 7 Final preparation for use Turn on the VCR and set the CH3 CH4 switch on the rear shown below to either CH3 or CH4 correctly The CH3 CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area To view the picture from this VCR through this channel select the same channel on the TV with the CH3 CH4 switch setting on the VCR You can now perform basic playback pg 21 or basic recording pg 25 JUUU
62. he number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received then press OK On the Remote Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to input the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Repeat steps DM and Il for each instance GUIDE CHANNEL SET PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Return to normal screen Press MENU F4 EN Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV En ei CRE SE CHAN RE 3 RE Fami O 2 m TAE WEEKLY TIMER RECORDING cont You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to 8 broadcasts as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer gt pg 8 or 10 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically Access VCR PLUS screen Press PROG Access Program screen Press START once PROGRAM 1 If no program is stored SiT PROGRAM 1 appears PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY THEN OK PRESS PROG TO END Set prog
63. ill be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 2 The program starting earlier will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 CH40 Not recorded Pattern 3 The program starting earlier will be recorded followed by the remaining portion of the other program 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 CH40 Not recorded 38 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 2 You can use the other useful function settings on the Se U unction Function Set screen by following the procedure described below e For the functions you can set on the Function Set etti ngs screen see pages 39 to 41 Access Main Menu screen Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR Press MENU channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Access Function Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHA to move ighli S the highlight bar arrow TUNER ET to FUNCTION SET then press OK On the Remote PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Select Function On the front panel Press CHAY to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt FUNCTION PREVIOUS PAGE
64. insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories 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 IMPLIE
65. ls On the front panel Press CHAY to select a channel number you want to skip Press OK to set to SKIP Repeat and to skip other channels On the Remote Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to input a channel number you want to skip Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt to set to SKIP Repeat and to skip other channels Return to normal screen Press MENU EN 15 Cable Box Control Setting Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the cable box s remote sensor ATTENTION The Controller can also control a DBS receiver If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and DBS receiver Controller Your VCR locations Cable box To To Controller RF output Audio Video supplied output Transmitter or To To AUDIO ANT IN VIDEO IN Your VCR Cable box suggested The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box descrambler The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programmed using VCR Plus gt pg 30 or Express timer programing pg 34 Ins
66. made a mistake press CANCEL to access the VCR Plus screen again and input the correct PlusCode number e f an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast already finished has been inputted ERROR is displayed for about 5 seconds then the VCR Plus screen reappears Set tape speed Press SP EP Return to normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears e If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking You can now correct the conflicting programs See When programs overlap each other on page 37 Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the front display panel To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcasts you want When AUTO TIMER pg 39 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER
67. mber which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the a PlusCode number that you entered in step I will appear automatically on the Guide Channel Set screen Press the Number keys or CH or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box then press OK GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHS 127 PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR 4 THEN OK PRESS PROG TO END The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the guide channel number has not been set previously If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If not refer to pages 15 17 Le Check program date The PlusCode number PROGRAM 1 you entered and the VCR PLUS 12345678 es START STOP corresponding timer 8 00PM 10 00PM i DATE CH recording program is apa a displayed on the SUN PRESS 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY STOP STOP TIME SP EP PRESS PROG TO END Program screen Check to make sure it is accurate e To change the stop time press STOP e To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press DAILY M F number 8 or WEEKLY number 9 DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear e If you
68. minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes SP mode EP mode Make sure you set this function to ON before the timer recording starts NOTES If you have programed the VCR to timer record 2 or more programs the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to ON In this case do not use this function but change the tape speed manually during timer programing In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this function may leave a slight non recorded portion at the end of the tape There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape This function is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and will not work properly on the following tapes T ST 30 T ST 60 T ST 90 and T ST 120 E VIDEO STABILIZER When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical ON vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on OFF another VCR NOTES When you finish viewing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback The on screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to ON To watch recordings with close caption set this function to OFF E BLUE BACK When
69. nd Remote Controlling two JVC VCRs 48 Setting Cable Box brand 46 Setting DBS receiver brand 47 Setting TV brand 45 Next Function Memory 23 O On screen display 27 55 Pp PBS channel 8 Picture Control 39 Picture Search 28 Playback 21 Plug amp Play 8 Recording 25 Recording Resume function 27 Remote Pause function 43 Repeat play 22 RF connection 7 S Second Audio Record 41 Slow Motion Playback 29 Special effect playback Frame by Frame Playback 29 High Speed Picture Search 28 How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons 28 Picture Search 28 Skip Search 29 Slow Motion Playback 29 Still Picture Playback 29 Variable Speed Picture Search 28 Specifications 57 Still Picture Playback 29 Superimpose 39 T Tape position indicator 22 Tape speed 25 Time counter 22 26 Time zone selection 11 Timer recording Canceling 36 Changing 36 Checking 36 Express 34 Guide channel setting 32 Overlap 37 VCR PLUS 30 VCR PLUS setup 32 Tracking 23 Troubleshooting 49 Tuner setting Adding channels 14 Auto Channel Set 13 Manual Channel Set 14 Skipping channels 14 V Variable Speed Picture Search 28 VCR PLUS setup 32 VCR PLUS timer recording 30 Video Stabilizer 40 Db4 EN Front panel INDEX cont POWER button pg 21 25 Cassette loading slot REW lt lt button 17 pg 21 25 O PLAY gt button 17 pg 21 OFF gt gt button 17 pg 21 25 AUDIO VIDEO input connectors 1
70. ng On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected see above NOTE If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug amp Play setting you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system If you selected AUTO for the host channel in step HL be sure to select the correct time zone manually Return to normal screen Press MENU IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set Auto will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete 12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set First follow steps IA to M on page 10 then go to the following steps Set time On the front panel Press CHAY until the STIME _ ZDATE YEAR desired time appears AM 1 1 00 CLOCK SET then press OK 7 AUTO CLOSK ON P 9 HOSTCH AUTO CATV On the Remote D S T AUTO TIME ZONE _ AUTO Press SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS A v THEN OK AY until the desired time PRESS MENU TO END appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Holding CH AY or SHUTTLE PLUS AV changes the time in 30 minute
71. o become blurred or interrupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power back in Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal you can operate the VCR as usual D2 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont Questions and answers PLAYBACK ee ee What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning Ce Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads eee ee me eee errr eee eee eee errr rerees essere eeee During picture search still picture playback and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY gt to return to normal playback will restore the picture Ce msn When returning from variable speed picture search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should be concerned about this No it is normal Ce msn When playing back programs that have been timer recorded consecutively such one pro
72. od bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e 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
73. odify Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV then press SHUTTLE PLUS gt e You can only select one of the overlapping programs NOTE If you do not mind this overlap press PROG to finish the timer program setting See ATTENTION to the right Without doing anything for about 1 minutes the VCR will finish the timer programing 3 Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program PROGRAM 4 press CANCEL when the eine a Program screen you do 9 00PM 10 00PM DATE CH not want is shown 1224 00 10 SP PROGRAM PRESS CANCEL TO CANCEL COMPLETED appears ON PRESS 0K TO CONFIRM the screen for about 5 PRESS PROG TO END seconds then normal screen appears To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears NOTE If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer program setting made last after making correction on a program the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program Check screen again Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded Pattern 1 The program with the lower program number w
74. ont panel to move the highlight bar arrow to NO Press OK Re enter the correct code NOTES The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver e If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels In this case make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you cannot use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING EN 21 Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV ial 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 Do not apply too much pressure when inserting The VCR turns on automatically e The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 e If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback
75. ore than one code If your cable box does not function with a specified code try other codes Turn on the cable box Turn on the cable box using the Power button on the cable box or its Remote a Enter cable box brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold CABLE DBS Press MBR SET Press the Number keys to enter your cable box s brand code by referring to the table below Press OK and release CABLE DBS The cable box should turn off If it does try other operations below step I e Once you have set the Remote to operate the cable box you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote Operate cable box While holding down CABLE DBS press one of the following buttons POWER TV CH and Number keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number e To change the cable box s channels press TV CH or the Number keys The CH button can be used to change the VCR s channels only NOTES e Depending on the type of cable box some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote It s not possible to operate a cable box not equipped with a remote sensor It s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a DBS receiver at the same time You can only set the Remote control to operate one of these units at a time Ex To set the Remote to RCA 14 gal MBRSET
76. ot be operated using this Remote It s not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote sensor Ex To set Remote to RCA 05 gt g TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE a 20D o gt gt Release JVC 01 03 thy HITACHI 10 Hold MAGNAVOX 02 down Press in succession MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04 11 RCA 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13 SEARS T3 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 46 EN MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL cont Cable Box Brand Setting Bo S52 CABLE DBS a Number ENTER TV CH CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE ARCHER 01 05 17 CABLETENNA 01 17 CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 02 DIAMOND 01 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 NOVAVISION 02 OAK 07 PANASONIC 13 14 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY 19 REMBRANDT 01 16 17 SAMSUNG 05 16 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02 SIGMA 07 SL MARX 05 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 05 16 24 TOCOM 01 04 16 UNIKA 01 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 03 09 22 ZENITH 03 09 22 This Remote can control some functions of the cable boxes listed below Some cable box brands have m
77. outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e 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 ant
78. ral tape sounds on the normal track will be heard regardless of this setting If RF connection pg 7 is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI e You can also use the A MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor sound gt pg 23 E AV COMPU LINK ON OFF AV COMPU LINK Television To AV COMPU To AUDIO LINK II VIDEO IN VCR ONLY Audio video cable not supplied Mini plug cable not supplied The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used as either the REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COMPULINK terminal When this function is set to ON you can use the this terminal as the AV COMPULINK terminal By connecting other JVC s AV COMPULINK components see the diagram below including amplifiers or receivers and televisions one touch control of the audio and video components linked via their AV COMPULINK connectors becomes possible For example simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY and the AV COMPULINK components automatically turn on the TV s AV mode is selected and the VCR starts playback You do not have to press PLAY gt if the cassette s record safety tab is removed When this function is set to OFF you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal pg 43 NOTE Connection varies depending on
79. ram start time Press START repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to start PROGRAM 1 START STOP e Press and hold START pRess 7225P EP 8 DAIY _toi 9 WEEKLY THEN 0K to eee the PRESS PROG TO END time in 30 minute intervals Set program stop time Press STOP repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to increase the time in 30 minute intervals Set program date Press DATE The current date is displayed on the screen The date you enter appears in its place Set channel number Press CH e If you are using a DBS receiver see ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS on next page Holding down CH rapidly changes the channel numbers EN 335 Set tape speed Press SP EP to set the tape speed Return to normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears e If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking You can now correct the conflicting programs See When programs overlap each other on page 37 Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the front panel display To timer record daily Monday Friday
80. recording begins as scheduled but the channel is always incorrect 10 You moved and now VCR Plus does not work properly 11 PROGRAM FULL is displayed on the screen The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly e The timer is not engaged The VCR has not been set up properly Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there is 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 recording program has not been set correctly The tape reaches its end during timer recording The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR The output channel selected in the Cable Box Set screen is incorrect The cable box is turned off The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR The output channel selected in the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver e The DBS receiver is turned off Even though you do not use an external cable box or DBS receiver CABLE BOX SET is set to ON or DBS RECEIVER SET 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 Set the clock and or timer correctly Press TIMER and check to make sure that appears on the front
81. rom the beginning It will not fast forward to an index code The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on EN 25 Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV FF gt gt PLAY gt REW lt lt POWER TV VCR i DOC REW lt 4 FF gt PAUSE I STOP E Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette ali Select recording channel On the front panel Press CHA V On the Remote a Press CH or or b Press the Number keys If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection press TV VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front display panel to view the program to be recorded Set tape speed a Press SP EP to set the recording speed Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY gt To pause recording Press PAUSE II To resume recording press PLAY gt To stop recording Press STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel To rewind the tape Press REW lt lt or turn the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the left To fast forward
82. rted incorrectly during loading and is ejected PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE The tape is running but the picture If the RF connection lt pg 7 is will not appear used to view the picture the channel on the TV is set incorrectly If the AV connection lt pg 7 is used to view the picture the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi Automatic tracking is engaged sound track 3 The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty interrupted even though TV broadcasts are clear 4 The Hi Fi sound cannot be heard Audio Monitor setting is incorrect RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Recording will not start There is no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed 2 TV broadcasts will not be recorded The VCR has been set to L 1 or F properly 1 input mode by mistake 3 Tape to tape editing will not work The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly connected The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on The recording VCR s input mode has been set incorrectly CORRECTIVE ACTION Press TIMER to disengage Replace the dead batteries with new ones CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the cassette s window is facing up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette
83. ss STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT m on the front panel EN 23 D Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition Whenever you insert a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback use the manual tracking following the procedures below You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback pg 29 1 Activate manual tracking Press CH A and on the front panel at the same time during playback 2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen Press CH A and or CH and on the Remote Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for coarse adjustment Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved 3 Reactivate automatic tracking Press CH A and Y on the front panel at the same time The automatic tracking becomes active again AUTO PICTURE will momentarily flash on the TV E Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded press A MONITOR on the Remote Each time you press the button sound changes as follows
84. ssscceccscccccees 45 Cable Box Brand Setting cccccccsscceeee 46 DBS Receiver Brand Setting ss 47 Changing Remote Control Code 00000 48 T ROUBLESHOOTING 49 Questions and answers cceeesssecceeeessseeeceeesssseeees 52 NDEX 53 Listo TMS serial de 53 Front panel scsi entente 54 Front display panel soisissa an 54 REAM panels een 55 On screen display sisi riens 55 REMOTE ss uses ane star ie etes sens 56 ain 57 For SERVICING Only in U S A 58 W irran Only in U S A 59 6 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections ANT IN Antenna or ble Antenna or cable input Coaxial cable SEES Flat feeder A Matching transformer VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT not supplied Ke D AC Power Cord z Cm 2 Back of VCR RF OUT AC Outlet Audio video cable not supplied CRE To Audio video input connectors RF cable supplied Of To 75 ohm terminal Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS c pg 57 Situate VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Connect VCR to TV The following connections are required RF Connection Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN terminal on the rear of t
85. sted locations Your VCR DBS receiver Controller lied supplied To To RF output Audio Video output Transmitter f or To To AUDIO ANT IN VIDEO IN C Your VCR CABLE BOX a INITIAL SETTINGS cont The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS receiver s channels during timer recording NOTES The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using Express timer programing pg 34 Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus timer recording Ifa cable box is also used it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR s audio video input connectors and the cable box to your VCR s antenna input terminal Installing Controller Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the DBS receiver s remote sensor Make sure the path between the Controller and the DBS receiver s remote sensor is blocked Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller Connect DBS receiver to VCR e If your DBS receiver does not have audio video input connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to the AN
86. t must have the next day s date After timer recording is completed the VCR turns off automatically You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded If the tape reaches its end during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected To timer record cable or satellite channels be sure to keep the cable box or DBS receiver turned on with the correct channel selected ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a DBS receiver unless DBS STRT sti RECEIVER SET is set to OFF c pg 19 the band oH indication TV CATV or SUN DBS appears under the channel number indication TV Totimer record a regular TV broadcast received on the VCR CATV To timer record a cable TV broadcast received on the VCR or through a cable box unless CABLE BOX SET is set to OFF r pg 16 DBS To timer record a satellite broadcast received through a DBS receiver NOTE If BAND is set to TV on the Tuner Set screen pg 13 and CABLE BOX SET is set to OFF on the Cable Box Set screen 7 pg 16 CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen If BAND is set to CATV or CABLE BOX SET is set to ON TV will not be displayed PROGRAM 1 S PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY 7 DBS THEN 0K PRESS PROG TO END If the channel number entered
87. talling Controller Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the cable box s remote sensor e Make sure the path between the Controller and the cable box s remote sensor is not blocked ET Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller Connect cable box to VCR e If your cable box does not have audio video input connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the ANT IN terminal on the rear of your VCR If your cable box has audio video input connectors Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the cable box NOTE When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual En Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel How to control the cable box This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable box The VCR s wireless Remote can control your cable box This eliminates the need for a separate cable box s Remote The VCR s Controller can also control your cable box This allows the VCR to change your cable box s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 46 To set up the Controller go to page 16 16 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont
88. ter remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time NORM HI FI COUNT 1 23 45 The indications are not recorded 2 Erase on screen display Press OSD again NOTE f the VCR is in recording pause mode RECORD PAUSE is always displayed The VCR status can be also displayed during playback Other useful functions for recording You can also use the following functions for recording Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the VCR No setting is required for this function Second Audio Recording lt pg 41 This VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast To record a SAP program received set 2ND AUDIO RECORD to ON using the menu screen Note When the channel is changed on the VCR The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound 28 EN SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect Playback PLAY gt FX Locating particular sc
89. the Remote until ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen e If you do not use a DBS receiver Press CH AY on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until OFF appears on the screen CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen Press OK Enter DBS Receiver s brand On the Remote ONLY DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET Press the appropriate ni 7 Number keys to enter oS the brand code from the following list then PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 press OK THEN OK TO TEST PRESS MENU TO END The program currently received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds BRAND CODE JVC DISH Network 51 ECHOSTAR DISH Network 51 PRIMESTAR 50 SONY DSS 41 G RCA DSS 40 7 IN e If the DBS receiver s channel changes to the channel listed below for your brand setting is complete JVC 100 ECHOSTAR 100 PRIMESTAR 55 0566 5000 OPAC D QC I d E SONY gt 205 RCA 205 Press OK and DBS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET RECEIVER CONTROL 51 IS ON appears on the DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER screen for about 5 CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100 YES seconds then it ST NO returns to the normal PE MA Es screen e If the DBS receiver s channel does not change as shown above Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV or CH AY on the fr
90. ther VCR s instruction manual for connection and its operations fall Make connections Connect an audio video cable between the playback VCR s audio video output connectors and the recording VCR s audio video input connectors When using this VCR as the recording VCR connect this VCR s audio video input connectors to the audio video output connectors on the other VCR If the playback VCR is monaural connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this VCR EH Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR pl Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the other VCR On this VCR when using this VCR as the recording VCR Select L 1 when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on the rear panel Select F 1 when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on the front panel On the front panel Press CHA V On the Remote Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH Le Select EDIT function Set the EDIT function to ON ON this VCR follow the procedure described on pages 38 and 39 ea Start playback Press PLAY gt on the playback VCR NOTE If the playback VCR is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback pg 38 and
91. this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the ON following cases OFF When receiving a channel not in use When stopping playback NOTE When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals set this function to OFF EN 41 The default setting is bold in the table below E 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF When this function is set to ON e If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio is not recorded e If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded E AUDIO MONITOR HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back MIX Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously normal and Hi Fi on a Hi Fi stereo tape You can select the sound track s to listen to while playing back a Hi Fi stereo tape In addition when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate audio programs on the Hi Fi tracks you can choose either one by selecting either HI FI L or HI FI R NOTES While playing back a monau
92. tion for a timer recording in progress Can program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A Yes but while you are setting the timer you will not see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu The sound from the tape or broadcast program will be heard during the timer setting INDEX EN 53 List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names A Accidental erasure prevention 25 Audio Monitor 23 41 Auto Channel Set 13 Auto Daylight Saving Time 11 Auto Picture 39 Auto SP EP Timer 40 Auto Timer 39 Automatic tracking 23 AV connection 7 AV Compulink 41 B Blue Back 40 C Cable box setting Brand 16 Installing the Controller 15 Output channel 16 Channel No indication 26 Clock setting 10 Manual setting 12 Preparation 10 Semiauto setting 11 Clock time 22 26 Connection to TV 6 Contents 5 Counter reset 22 26 D DBS receiver setting Brand 19 Installing the Controller 18 Output channel 19 E Editing From a camcorder 42 From another VCR 44 Remote Pause function 43 To another VCR 44 Express timer recording 34 F Frame by Frame Playback 29 Function Set screen 38 G Guide channel 32 H High Speed Picture Search 28 Host channel 8 l Index Search 24 Instant Review 24 Instant Timer Recording ITR 26 L Language setting 9 M Manual tracking 23 Multi Bra
93. to OFF FUNCTION PICTURE CONTROL AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE AUTO SP EP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUTO NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH A w AND OK PRESS MENU TO END PREVIOUS PAGE BLUE BACK ON 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUDIO MONITOR HI FI gt AV COMPU LINK OFF SELECT WITH A w AND 0K PRESS MENU TO END Return to normal screen Press MENU Start playback Press PLAY gt on the camcorder NOTE If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote Press REC and PLAY gt at the same time e If you are using a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder recording starts automatically on this VCR Refer to camcorder s instruction manual NOTE Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when AUTO PICTURE is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes pg 38 and 39 44 EN EDITING cont Edit To Or From Another VCR Connection Ex When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR for playback To AUDIO VIDEO OUT Audio video cable not supplied To Audio video Input Another VCR for recording You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR Refer also to the o
94. to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen in step I When this happens set the correct guide channel number for that station gt pg 32 VCR Plus Setup NOTES Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure the following will take place 1 This VCR starts the Plug amp Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting 2 If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly each timer program you have made will start unless its end time already passes e To timer record cable channels received through a cable box be sure to keep the cable box turned on with the correct channel selected 32 EN TIMER RECORDING cont VCR Plus Setup Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen c step M on page 31 When this h
95. y NOTES e Depending on the type of DBS receiver some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote It s not possible to operate a DBS receiver not equipped with a remote sensor It s not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time Ex To set the Remote to JVC 51 FES ae hh Hold Press in succession down 48 EN MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL cont Changing Remote Control Code 560 i 0 This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals When using two JVC VCRs set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes so that you can operate these VCRs separately Unplug VCR Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet Set remote control code for Remote Press and hold A B Press the Number key 2 Press OK and release A B The Remote now can transmit B code control signals Plug in VCR oi Plug the AC power cord back into an AC outlet
96. y all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall

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