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JVC HR-S9800U User's Manual

1. 86 EN MEMO cont EN VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD c e Printed in Malaysia 0400 IYV KMW k PJ f10086S HH 7
2. During picture search still picture playback 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 When returning from variable speed picture search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should I be concerned about this No it is normal When playing back programs that have been timer recorded consecutively such one program 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 Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes and tape numbers During playback on screen display sometimes for Video Navigation Sometimes during index search the VCR cannot find the program I want to see Why not There may be index codes too close together
3. jitters Why does this If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen display may occur RECORDING 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 This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points 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 What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING REC and remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress program the timer while I m watching tape broadcast A Yes but while you are setting the timer you will not see the ta
4. Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set First follow steps Il to Bl on page 10 then go to the following steps Set time On the front panel CLOCK SET Press CHA Y until the desired time appears then press OK TIME ZDATE YEAR AM 1 1 00 7 AUTO CLOSK ON HOSTCH AUTO CATV On the Remote D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Press AV until the desired time appears then press OK or gt e Holding CH AY or AV changes the time in 30 minute intervals When the time is entered manually AUTO CLOCK is automatically set to OFF and HOST CH and TIME ZONE disappear Ld Set date On the front panel Press CH A V until the desired date appears then press OK On the Remote Press AV until the desired date appears then press OK or gt e Holding CH or AV changes the date in 15 day intervals Ld Set year On the front panel Press CHA Y until the desired year appears then press OK twice On the Remote Press AV until the desired year appears then press OK or gt twice Ld 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 CHA Y to select the desired setting On the Remote Press AV to select the desired setting Start clock Press MENU and normal scr
5. Ld Set AV COMPU LINK to OFF Follow steps lll described on pages 56 The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK connector works as the Remote Pause connector when AV COMPU LINK is set to OFF Return to normal screen Press MENU Start playback Press PLAY gt on the camcorder If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback ESI Start recording On the front panel Press REC 6 On the Remote Press REC and PLAY gt at the same time f 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 VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes pg 56 and 57 66 EN EDITING cont Edit To Or From Another VCR Connection Ex When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR for playback 0000000 y 0 i uc 00 oo To S VIDEO Bo Audio video H cable supplied To AUDIO 1 VIDEO OUT S video cable supplied 1 To S video i Input To Audio video Input Another VCR for recording You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR Refer also to the
6. 27 Adjusting picture condition Digital TBC NR 27 Basic Recording 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 28 Basic Recording Features 90 Changing display information 30 Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR 30 Watching one program while recording another 31 Showing on screen display 31 Recording on VHS tapes with S VHS quality Super WAS EJ bte tree tr SES 31 Adjusting recording level sess 32 SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 34 Special Effect Playback 94 Locating particular scene rapidly Picture Search 34 W High Speed Picture Search 34 B Variable Speed Picture Search 35 Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback 35 Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback 35 Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback Pro Slow 36 TirmeScan neri retten 37 TIMER RECORDING 38 VCR Plus Timer Programing 38 Changing VCR Plus Setting 40 Child Lock 06600e0000000000000000000000000000 eee ee eese es 62 JLIP ID Number Setting EDITING 64 Edit
7. If the cable box s PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK TO TEST PRESS MENU TO END channel changes to 9 setting is complete Press OK and CABLE BOX CONTROL IS CABLE BOX BRAND SET 1 DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09 ON appears on the 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 AV or CH on the front panel to move the highlight bar arrow to NO Press OK Repeat step until the cable 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 PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END u EN 19 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST BRAND CODE ARCHER 14 5 17 CABLETENNA 1 17 CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 2 8 DIAMOND 1 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1 4 6 11 12 15 28 HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 JASCO 15 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 VID
8. S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time S VHS recording on S VHS tapes is recommended Use of high grade tapes are recommended for S VHS ET recordings On some tapes picture quality will not improve even if the S VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings You can play back S VHS ET recordings on most of S VHS VCRs and of VHS VCRs equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this function e While playing back a tape recorded with this function noise may appear If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted use a cleaning cassette e During special effect playback pg 34 noise may appear If special effect playback is performed frequently on a tape recorded with this function the tape may be damaged and picture may be deteriorated 32 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont I Adjusting recording level You can adjust the audio recording level manually 1 Access Main Menu screen of oL je Press MENU cra 996 i taro 2 Select Recording Level Control screen On the front panel MAIN MENU A _2 Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET u S REC LEVEL CTL then VIDEO NAVIGATION On the Remote PRES 55 A v
9. MOVIE Z7 SPORTS 27 SPECIAL Z7 SERIES Z7 NEWS Z CHILDREN 27 SHOPPING Z back to the beginning 5 Return to normal screen Press MENU 50 VIDEO NAVIGATION cont Deleting tape information 2 3 When you want to delete the entire tape information information for all recorded programs on the tape follow the procedure below by using the Remote e Tape information for the Video Navigation function is deleted but the recorded programs will not be erased o We a 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 48 then go to EBP 2 3 the following steps 2 Select tape title ogii4 3 18 99 1 3 Press AV to move the 8 00PM 2 27 99 CH 5 10 00 2 28 99 16 highlight bar arrow to the 8 15AM 1 15 09 CH 99 tape title column top you VCR TV CABLE DBS 31 E A want to delete then press CANCEL TO DELETE PRESS MENU TO END 3 Delete tape information Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to YES then press OK or gt exer 3 18 99 DELETE a 2 23 99 MOVIE2 BASEBALL NO BEST HIT 0105 2 23 99 PRESS v THEN OK PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END If you stop deleting tape information move the highlight bar arrow to NO then press OK or gt 9 gt 2 3 4 Return to normal screen Press MENU EN 51 Deleting
10. When using VIDEO terminal set FRONT AUX INPUT or REAR AUX INPUT to VIDEO Ld Select edit mode Set the edit mode to ON for the VCRs if such a mode is equipped On this VCR set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT by following the procedure described on pages 56 and 57 Ld Locate end point Press PLAY gt to start playback Press PAUSE I1 when you find the end of the scene for which you want to edit Press C RESET so that the counter reading becomes 0 00 00 NOTE You can also use FF gt gt the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel and the JOG SHUTTLE ring on the Remote to locate the end point See Special Effect Playback pg 34 Locate start point Use REW the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel or JOG SHUTTLE ring on the Remote to reverse the tape See Special Effect Playback gt pg 34 When you find the beginning of the scene you want to edit press PAUSE II Id Activate editing mode For Inset Editing Press INSERT on the front panel For AV Dubbing Press INSERT then press A DUB on the front panel Make sure that the recording format VHS S VHS or S VHS ET on the VCR is the same as that of the original recording on the tape e During Insert Editing pause mode 23 1 and ii light up on the front display panel e During AV Dubbing pause mode blink and ii lights up on the front n
11. go to step Ml To make corrections press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number EN 39 Input receiving channel number The guide channel number which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the PlusCode number that you entered in step Bl will appear automatically on the Guide Channel Set screen Press the Number keys CH or 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 127 TUM PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR v 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 CH If not refer to pages 16 19 B Check program date The PlusCode number PROGRAM 1 you entered and the VCR PLUS 12345678 dine ti START STOP corresponding timer 8 00PM 10 00PM i i DATE CH recording program is 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 To change the stop time press STOP To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press DAILY M F number
12. 62 EN Child Lock POWER 9 TIMER You can disable the VCR operations You can only use the Remote for this operation While the VCR is turned on press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than seven seconds The VCR turns off and the child lock indicator appears on the front display panel 8 Child lock indicator The child lock function is now activated and you cannot turn on the VCR by pressing POWER on the front panel To release the child lock press and hold POWER on the Remote until the VCR turns on During timer recording pressing TIMER also releases the child lock NOTES When the child lock function is in use keep the Remote out of the children s reach Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child lock function is activated EN The JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device By connecting through the JLIP terminals you can control the VCR during editing and certain other operations from the connected personal computer or similar device Seth When connecting this to another device using the JLIP terminals each device must have a different JLIP ID number The JLIP ID number of this VCR is preset to 1 when shipped from the factory You can change this number to any other number between 1 to 99 To change the JLI
13. e When Auto Channel Set is complete SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen e Ifthe scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING PRESS MENU TO END Return to normal screen Press MENU INFORMATION The VCR selects the correct band TV or CATV automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set screen INITIAL SETTINGS cont Access Manual Channel Set screen On the front panel TUNER SET Press v to move BAND CATV the highlight bar arrow AUTO CHANNEL SET to MANUAL GHOST REDUCTION GR ON CHANNEL SET then press OK SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END On the Remote ii Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK or b Add or skip desired channels To add channels MANUAL CHANNEL SET TV CABLE DBS On the Remote ONLY 6 D Q Press the Number Cn a5 ADD keys to input a GR STANDARD channel number PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK i want to add PRESS MENU TO END 1 Press OK or gt to set to ADD MANUAL CHANNEL SET 1 i 1 C7 E C92 Press SP EP 17 to cary QOS select the desired SSS host reduction FIle
14. gt pg 21 the band indication TV CATV or 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 pg 18 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 gt pg 18 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 START STOP 8 00AM 9 00PM CH Ea DBS DATE SUN PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY 7 DBS THEN 0K PRESS PROG TO END If the channel number entered 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 44 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 ton VCR TV CABLE DBS Hi Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording Auto Timer pg 57 When AUTO TIMER is set to the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when th
15. press OK VIDEO NAVIGATION PRESS A v THEN OK On the Remote PRESS mE a Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt pu Access Clock Set screen VOR TEDABEEIDBS On the front panel INITIAL SET Q Press CHA V to move m LANGUAGE ENGLISH the highlight bar arrow GUIDE CHANNEL SET to CLOCK SET then CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH U AND OK On the Remote PRESS MENUL TO END Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to CLOCK SET then press OK or gt CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen appears EN 11 Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel D S T time zone setting manually First follow steps Bl on page 10 then go to the following steps Set Auto Clock to ON On the front panel CLOCK SET Press OK repeatedly to TE DATE YEAR move the highlight bar 1 00PM 12 24 00 SUN AUTO CLOCK ON HOSTCH ZAUT CATV to AUTO CLOCK then press CHA Y so D S T AUTO that ON is selected TIME ZONE lt AUTO PRESS a v THEN OK On the Remote PRESS MENU TO END Press gt to move the highlight bar to AUTO CLOCK then press AV so that ON is selected Then To select the host channel go to To select the D S T mode go to step Bil To s
16. Press AV to move the PRESS MENU TO END highlight bar arrow to im REC LEVEL CTL then press OK or gt WAN CABLE DBS 3 Adjust recording level on On the front panel Press CHA Y to adjust the recording level On the Remote Press AV to adjust the PRESS A v recording level Sal UN LEVEL CONTROL Pressing the button briefly for 5 times in succession changes the recording level by one step on the level scale on the TV screen To adjust the audio levels faster press and hold the button Adjust the recording level while watching the audio level meters on the front display panel Set the level so that maximum volume causes the meters to vary between OdB to 4cB _2 4 Return to normal screen Press MENU NOTES Noise will increase if the recording level is too low while distortion will increase if the level is too high e When you finished Audio recording be sure to set the level back to its center position 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 including Instant Timer Recording timer recording and Satellite Auto Recording the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the VCR No setting is required for this function Video Calibration
17. button gt pg 23 29 34 PAUSE I button gt pg 28 35 D aa P lt I gt button gt pg 35 TV VOL button pg 70 D REVIEW button gt pg 26 9 NAVIGATION button gt pg 46 JOG SHUTTLE button and lamp pg 35 37 SHUTTLE Ring pg 37 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 02 EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TIMER Power requirement AC 120 Vo 60 Hz Clock reference Quartz Power consumption Program capacity 1 year programmable timer Power on 27 W 8 programs Power off 2 6 W Memory backup time Approx 3 Temperature Operating 5 C 40 C 41 F to 104 F ACCESSORIES Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to1 40 F Provided accessories Infrared remote control unit Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 437 mm x 97 mm x 347 mm Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP
18. is played back e While playing back a monaural tape sounds on the normal track will be heard MIX Both sounds on the Hi Fi regardless of this setting track and normal track 9 RF connection pg 7 is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI mixed andiplayed You can also use the A MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor sound pg 25 E S VHS MODE You can determine which recording mode either S VHS mode or VHS ON mode is used for recording on S VHS tapes OFF When this function is set to ON you can record on S VHS tapes with S VHS picture quality When this function is set to OFF you can record on S VHS tapes with VHS picture quality NOTES S VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings with horizontal resolution of 400 lines comparing with the 230 lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings To achieve the highest quality picture we recommend to record in S VHS mode But remember that a conventional VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S VHS tapes recorded in S VHS mode e S VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode except when using S VHS ET mode rx pg 31 E AV COMPU LINK ON OFF The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used as either the REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COM
19. terminal on the rear PUN Press CH on the front panel or AV on the Remote until the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output CH3 or appears on the screen If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press CH on the front panel or AV on the Remote until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Press CH on the front panel or AV on the Remote until ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen If you do not use a DBS receiver Press CH on the front panel or AV on the Remote until OFF appears on the screen DBS RECEIVER SET PRESS a v THEN PRESS MENU TO END CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE mb 22 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont CH AV Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen Press OK Enter DBS Receiver s brand On the Remote ONLY DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET Press the appropriate er Number keys to enter 7 VS the brand code from the following list then PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 press OK THEN OK TO TEST The program currently END received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds VCR TV CABLE DBS 1 DO BRAND CODE JVC DISH Network 51 ECHOSTAR DISH Network 51 PRIMESTAR 50 SONY DSS 41 RCA DSS 40 e If the DBS receiver s channe
20. 0 9 OR A v THEN OK Plus guide channel PRESS MENU TO END number as shown in the TV listing then press OK or gt If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of CH If not refer to pages 16 19 and re perform the procedure EN 41 Input receiving channel number On the front panel Ex If WNJU Ind is Press CHA Y to select received on channel 47 the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received then press OK PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 On the Remote OR AY Press the Number keys PRESS MENU TO END or AV to input the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received then press OK or D GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHS 67 7 NS Repeat steps lll and I for each instance Return to normal screen Press MENU 42 EN TIMER RECORDING cont You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to e Exp ress TI m r 8 broadcasts as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer Programin _ g e Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV into the VCR The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically Acce
21. 8 or WEEKLY number 9 DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear If you made a mistake press CANCEL to access the VCR Plus screen again and input the correct PlusCode number e If 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 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 When this happens set the correct guide channel number for that station pg 40 Changing VCR Plus Setting 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 45 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 sta
22. Edit From Camcorder Connection This VCR for recording f To AUDIO To rear panel 2 VIDEO Input REMOTE PAUSE B A AV COMPULINK 1 Audio video connector i 1 supplied i i 1 i To S VIDEO i Input Logic ae siecle ata j bwo E ied JVC camcorder i pp 1 only H To Audio video 1 i 1 EN To EDIT To S video output Camcorder for playback Various connection for editing tapes The following three methods can be used for editing tapes VHS to S VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the original VHS quality the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing e S VHS to VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Since the original source is recorded in S VHS mode the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing S VHS to S VHS S VIDEO connection Original picture quality of S VHS made can be duplicated with minimal picture degradation This is the best editing method you can use on S VHS VCRs 1 C w VCR TV CABLE DBS bc CD 2 Ceo9 7 L of Jes EN 65 You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR Make connections Connect an audio video cable
23. TO END Deactivate Video Navigation The detailed program panel VIDEO NAVIGATION prog Press to move the information currently hiehliehebar amo ta Ebit TLE selected start time end time Recorded NAVIGATION then EIND BLANK SPACE recording length recording programs CHECK speed program title on this tape press OK category On the Remote SELECT WITH A w AND OK If there are no title and category Press AV to move the PRESS MENU TO END entered TITLE and highlight bar arrow to NAVIGATION then press CATEGORY will be shown OK or gt Each time you press OK or gt Video Navigation Remaining time on this tape calculated 1 turns ON or OFF based on the current recording speed SP EP selected on this VCR 4 Return to normal screen Press MENU The currently selected program whose detailed information is shown below on the screen NOTES If the currently selected program and the current tape position are different while tape is not running the current tape position on the tape will be shown by If you press NAVIGATION while Video Navigation is 215 deactivated NAVIGATION OFF appears with SUPERIMPOSE set to ON gt pg 56 57 Video Navigation playback is possible only with the tape recorded on this VCR To record the date and time as the program title in this VCR s memory ma
24. You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 6 hours and the VCR shuts off 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 2 record indicator starts flashing Each time you press the button recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours To cancel press STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT 2 on the front panel EN 31 fey Watching one program while recording another Engage TV mode During recording If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection 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 If you are using the AV connection gt 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 Showing display When SUPERIMPOSE is set to pg 56 57 you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen For more detailed information about the on screen display see page 80 1 Display VCR status on TV screen During recording or recording pause press OSD on the Remote All indications corresponding to the current VCR status are dis
25. by the remaining time from the longest to the shortest 4 Confirm tape number lists BLANK EP 1 100 gt 0998 2 30 1 15 00 0120 2 30 2 0105 2 15 BASEBALL 0055 2 05 2 19 00 0013 2 00 FOOTBALL 0061 1 57 1 25 00 PRESS THEN OK TO SEARCH PAGE lt gt END MENU To go to another page of the lists press lt EN 55 5 Select tape number Press AV then press OK e If the tape of the selected tape number is already loaded the VCR will start searching the beginning of unrecorded portion on that tape Search Mode SEARCHING COUNT REMAIN The current tape The beginning of the position unrecorded portion If the tape of a different tape number is loaded the VCR will eject the tape and show the tape number you have selected INSERT TAPE 0998 PRESS MENU TO END When you insert a tape of the selected tape number the VCR will start searching the beginning of unrecorded portion on that tape Search Mode 5 6 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS You can use the other useful function settings on the e Useful Function Function Set screen by following the procedure described below For the functions you can set on the Function Set e Settings screen see pages 57 to 60 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Access Function Set screen On t
26. gt pg 57 When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures Second Audio Recording gt pg 58 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 NOTES When the channel is changed on the VCR e The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast e 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 S VHS Recording Mode lt pg 59 This VCR allows you to record on an S VHS tape with VHS picture quality Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording recorded cassette remove its record Record safety tab safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape 34 EN SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV PLAY gt Jvc 008 Ld kam VCR TV CABLE DBS D 2 JOG SHUTTLE JOG dial SHUTTLE ring Wi
27. in this case the TimeScan function is not activated CD Press JOG SHUTTLE so that the JOG SHUTTLE lamp lights 2 Turn the JOG dial to the right or to the left To resume normal playback press PLAY 36 EN SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK cont PLAY JVC C3oo9 PAUSE tom VCR TV CABLE DBS 1 Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback Pro Slow On the front panel During normal playback or still picture playback Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring slowly to the right forward slow motion or to the left reverse slow motion so that slow motion playback starts When you release the ring it remains at the position where you turn it and slow motion playback or picture search continues Each time it passes a click position the playback speed changes see the diagram on page 37 Holding PAUSE Il for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE again still picture resumes On the Remote During normal playback Press kaa to decrease the playback speed Each time you press the button the speed decreases toward reverse slow motion playback then reverse picture search Holding PAUSE Il for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE Ill again still picture resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY
28. 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 45 Ld Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the front display panel To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials Press DAILY M F number 8 or WEEKLY number 9 anytime during steps through Bil 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 gt pg 57 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 H
29. 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 Your VCR suggested locations DBS receiver Controller To To RF output Audio Video output Transmitter f or To To AUDIO ANTENNA IN VIDEO IN Your VCR CABLE BOX dE 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 42 Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus timer recording You can also use Satellite Auto Recording pg 61 if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer e Ifa cable box is also used it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR s
30. DO NOT place the in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport 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 SVS Cong W Cassettes marked S VHS and VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked S VHS By using S VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR W 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
31. EDIT by following the procedure described on pages 56 and 57 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 56 and 57 Start recording Press REC on the recording VCR NOTE Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes pg 56 and 57 EN 67 Audio Dubbing Connection This VCR for recording Audio cable not supplied CD player as the audio source e Audio Dubbing is also possible using the audio input connectors on the rear panel You can replace sounds recorded on the normal track with new sounds for example your favorite song played back on the CD player Refer also to the other audio component s instruction manual for connection and its operations Normal track p d f 3 Before audio COTANARARAAAAAAARARAAAAAARAAAUUOPUOCUSUCUUUUUUURUA dubbing F Video Hi Fi track After au d i WAR A 7 H n TD AAA dubbing Make connections Connect an audio cable between the VCR s audio input connectors and the audio component s audio output connectors e If the audio component
32. From Camcorder e eee ees OF Edit To Or From Another VCR e 66 Audio Dubbing Insert Editing and AV Dubbing 68 MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 70 TV Brand Setting 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 70 Cable Box Brand Setting 71 DBS Receiver Brand Setting 72 Changing Remote Control Code 73 TROUBLESHOOTING 74 Questions and answers rasanan aga aa AE aa Teka KN 77 INDEK 78 L iSE Of terns ooi ei erdt 78 Fiort panel osito rettet tpe teo re HUS 79 Front display panel 5 orte 79 Rear panel sasa c oet tm t tror NG aa 80 On screen display cerent 80 dui 81 SPECIFICATIONS 82 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 83 WARRANTY Only in U S A 84 6 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections ANTENNA IN Antenna or cable Antenna or cable input Coaxial cable Flat feeder Matching transformer AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT not supplied Back of VCR AC Power Cord A TN VEE aN ANTENNA e CABLE BOX OUT IN CH3 O wan ATZ S VIDEO OUT TV OUT AC Outlet Audio video cable supplied connectors To Audio video S video cable supplied To S video input connector RF cable supplied To 75 Q termi
33. NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 EN USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product 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 th
34. 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 safety tab is removed 26 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont JVC Sooo Jo TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring VCR TV CABLE DBS S D 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 lt lt or gt gt on the Remote 2 Access distant code To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press kaa or gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON t pg 56 57 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Current position on the tape Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded Beginning of the current program recorded Previous program recorded If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF on the Remote or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel after playback starts NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when
35. STOP si Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV after setting the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to TV gt pg 70 VCR TV CABLE DBS selector pg 70 73 TV VCR button gt pg 28 31 70 button gt pg 73 Number keys gt pg 28 38 Character input buttons gt pg 49 DBS button gt pg 43 Q CANCEL button gt pg 38 44 C Counter RESET button gt pg 24 30 STOP button gt pg 39 44 START button gt pg 44 PROG Program button pg 38 42 D SP EP 7 button gt pg 28 39 45 REW 44 button c pg 23 29 34 REC 6 button F pg 28 B STOP button F7 pg 23 29 DAv buttons TV CH buttons t pg 70 72 D MENU button OK Button JOG dial c pg 35 DA Audio MONITOR button gt pg 25 1 9 TV Muting button gt pg 70 D POWER button gt pg 23 29 DISPLAY button r pg 24 30 ENTER button c pg 70 72 OSD button gt pg 31 DAILY button cx pg 39 43 WEEKLY button gt pg 39 43 AUX button gt pg 65 67 69 TIMER button cx pg 39 43 44 DATE button gt pg 42 CH button gt pg 28 42 SKIP SEARCH button gt pg 27 PROG CHECK button gt pg 44 PLAY button gt pg 23 28 FF gt gt gt gt
36. VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution VHS S VHS Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output 17 1 4 x 3 7 8 x 13 11 16 4 8 kg 10 6 Ibs S VHS 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 400 lines Z0 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 S video 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 unbalanced AA battery x 2 Audio video cable RF cable F type S video cable 4 pin S VHS ET labels 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 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 T 120 ST 120 T 160 ST 160 ST 210 Compact VHS TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 cassette this VCR Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassett
37. arrow to the program you want to watch On the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the program you want to watch Start playback Press OK Playback starts automatically after the selected program is located e If you want to locate the beginning of the program but do not want to start playback press STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT 2 the front panel EN 47 Deactivating Video Navigation How to read the Video A 0 0 Navigation screen If you do not want to store program information you can deactivate the Video Navigation function Recording start time 1st page of the recorded date and channel no programs on this tape of recorded program only 4 programs can be 1 Access Main Menu screen shown at a time Press MENU In this case there are two 2n more pages 2 Access Video Navigation screen On the front panel Press CH A Y to move the MAIN MENU Tape no and tape title If there are no tape title the earliest highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET recording date will be shown INITIAL SET 8 I NAVIGATION RECIEVE GTL 0013 FOOTBALL 98 then press OK VIDEO NAVIGATION BLANK 1 2 On the Remote PRESS A v THEN Press AV to move the GAES SA MENU highlight bar arrow to VIDEO NAVIGATION 9 00 gt 10 1 30 SP then press OK or b WORLD CUP 98 SPORTS PRESS A v THEN OK 3 PRESS NAVIGATION
38. be performed on a tape with its record safety tab removed e When playing back an audio dubbed tape select the sound you want See Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor pg 25 Picture may be distorted if you pause Audio Dubbing 68 EN EDITING cont Insert Editing and AV Dubbing Connection This VCR for recording mm KoKo O Q000 AA To S VIDEO input To VIDEO 1 AUDIO input mm Audio video cable 1 S video supplied cable supplied J To Audio video output S video output Another VCR for playback e Insert Editing and AV Dubbing are also possible using the audio video connectors on the rear panel Refer also to the other component s instruction manual for connection and its operations Insert Editing You can replace a recorded scene with new scene recorded on another tape or with other material Both the picture and the sound recorded on the Hi Fi sound track are replaced at the same time Audio Video Dubbing You can perform Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing at the same time This means that the picture and the sounds recorded on the Hi Fi sound track and on the normal track are replaced at the same time For Audio Video Dubbing you can edit pictures and sound using different sources connect a video source to the video input connector and an audio
39. 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 SET gt INITIAL SET to INITIAL SET then EN press OK VIDEO NAVIGATION On the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press gt PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Access Guide Channel Set screen On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHA Y to move mu CLOCK SET the highlight bar arrow LANGUAGE ENGLISH to GUIDE CHANNEL SET then press OK DBS RECEIVER SET JLIP ID NO SET On the Remote SELECT WITH A v AND OK Press AV to move the PRESS MENU TOIEND highlight bar arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL SET then press OK or gt Input guide channel number On the front panel Press CHA Y to select When inputting the the VCR Plus guide guide channel number 6 channel number as for WNJU Ind shown in the TV listing then press OK GUIDE CHANNEL SET On the Remote Von ae Press the Number keys or AV to input the VCR PRESS NUMBER KEY
40. in progress recording stops Video Calibration pg 57 does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress Auto Clock pg 11 does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used If you engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode while the DBS receiver is turned on the VCR will not start Satellite Auto Recording even though the REC LINK lamp blinks When you turn off and on the DBS receiver once again the VCR starts recording If you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver or cable box to the AUDIO VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN L 1 connectors be sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode otherwise the VCR will start recording when the connected component is turned on e Satellite Auto Recording and timer recording cannot be performed at the same time e If the REC LINK lamp does not light but blinks quickly in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode even though your DBS receiver is turned off Satellite Auto Recording will not work properly If this is the case perform Express Timer Programing gt pg 42 to timer record a satellite program Some DBS receivers output signals even if the power is off Satellite Auto Recording is not possible with those DBS receivers
41. number list screen of the selected category appears Confirm tape number lists To go to another page of the lists press lt gt f you press AY then press OK to select the tape number the VCR will go into the Search Mode for the selected tape pg 55 Return to normal screen Press MENU VIDEO NAVIGATION cont Finding by time VCR CABLE DBS a You can find a tape whose remaining time is enough for CD 1 a program you want to record The remaining time can be calculated based on the recording speed currently selected on this VCR Use the Remote to do the following operations 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET VIDEO NAVIGATION TUNER SET INITIAL SET then press OK or gt REC LEVEL CTL gt VIDEO NAVIGATION PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END A 3 Y B Access Find Title screen Press AM to move the highlight bar arrow to FIND BLANK SPACE then press OK or gt VIDEO NAVIGATION BLANK EP 1 100 gt 0998 2 30 1 15 00 EDIT TITLE 0120 2 30 MOVIE2 FIND TITLE 0105 2 15 BASEBALL 0055 2 05 2 19 00 CHECK MEMORY 0013 2 00 FOOTBALL NAVIGATION ON 1 57 2 3 5 SELECT WITH 4 v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END The tape number list screen appears being sorted
42. of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge 6 Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase 7 Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ME
43. operate one of these units at a time To set the Remote to JVC 51 rr Hold down Press in succession Release EN 73 Changing Remote Control Code VCR TV CABLE DBS Sle on 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 Ld Unplug VCR Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to VCR Ld Set remote control code for Remote Q Press and hold A B Press the Number key 2 Press STOP and release The Remote now can transmit B code control signals Plug in VCR Plug the AC power cord back into an AC outlet Turn on VCR Press POWER on the Remote The VCR now responds to B code control signals 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 Bil To control two VCRs with the same Remote You can control two JVC VCRs by switc
44. other VCR s instruction manual for connection and its operations 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 Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the other VCR On this VCR when using this 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 NOTES When using this VCR as the recording VCR set the video input terminal setting correctly pg 56 and 60 When using this VCR as the playback VCR for editing set DIGITAL to OFF gt pg 58 Select edit mode Set the edit mode to ON for the VCRs if such a mode is equipped On this VCR set PICTURE CONTROL to
45. program information Checking memory When you want to delete the stored information for each You can check the amount of recorded information in recorded program follow the procedure below by using the VCR s memory the Remote 1 Program information for the Video Navigation function Access Main Menu screen is deleted but the recorded program will not be Press MENU 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press AV to move the MAIN MENU 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 48 then go to highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET the following steps VIDEO NAVIGATION TUNER SET then press OK or gt E Ht 2 Select program Press AV to move the 0 0114 3 18 99 1 3 PRESS A v THEN OK gt 8 00PM 2 27 99 5 highlight bar arrow to the 10 00PM 2 28 99 16 PRESS MENU END 8 15AM 1 15 99 99 program you want to 8 00P gt 9 30P 1 30 SP 3 Check memory delete then press TITLE JCATEGORY CANCEL PRESS a v THEN On the front panel OK TO EDIT OR P CH he highlight b CANCEL TO DELETE ress AY to move the highlight bar arrow to PRESS MENU TO END CHECK MEMORY then press OK 3 On the Remote Delete program information Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to CHECK MEMORY then press OK or gt YES then press OK or gt VIDEO NAVIGATION CHECK MEMORY 0 0114 3 18 99 113 8 15AM 1 15 99 99 DELETE 9 00P
46. reception in urban areas A broadcasting signal reflected from some surfaces building mountain etc arrives slightly later than the signals arriving directly from the TV station This causes such ghosts as follows Double images Faint images Distorted images Distorted colors Vertically jittered images cr 52572 VCR TV CABLE DBS S17 D EN 15 Setting ghost reduction This VCR is equipped with the ghost reduction function It reduces the ghosts using a GCR Ghost Canceller Reference signal sent from a TV station The ghost reduction mode can be set for each channel independently and manually NOTES Ghosts may not be reduced in the following cases The broadcasting signal does not have a signal The antenna is not connected correctly There are too many ghosts The signal is reflecting from moving objects airplane etc e The images on the screen may be distorted when tuning from one channel to another or the power is turned on while the ghost reduction function is activated 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 AV to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or gt Ld Access Manual Channel Set screen On the front panel P
47. recording is resumed from recording pause 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 f you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF on the Remote or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel after playback starts If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed it will play the tape from the beginning It will not fast forward to an index code The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search You can skip over view at high speed unwanted portions of the tape Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote 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 automaticall
48. release POWER 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 First set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to CABLE DBS then 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 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 To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES Depending on the type of cable box some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote Its not possible to operate a cable box not equipped with a remote sensor Its 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 ppm Hold down Release Press in succession 7 2 EN MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL cont DBS Receiver Brand Setting 00 POWER TY CAGLEIDES ENTER CO Se H e Number 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
49. starts NOTES e f 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 e There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape e 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 DIGITAL ON OFF When this function is set to ON edge correction to the luminance signal is performed to enhance details Normally set this function to ON NOTES e Depending on the type of tape being used picture quality may be better with DIGITAL R3 set to OFF f you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing be sure to set DIGITAL R3 to OFF before starting E VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR NOTES e When you finish viewing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recordin
50. 00 882 2345 84 EN WARRANTY Only in U S A LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period PARTS LABOR 1 vn 90 pays THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter
51. 3 935 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 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 8
52. AV to move the highlight bar arrow to CABLE BOX SET then press OK or gt CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE mb 18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont ton VCR TV CABLE DBS 1 D Coo loci caro Joi R Select cable box output channel Your selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your 2 VCR If your cable box is connected to your VCR s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear Press CH on the front panel or AV on the Remote until the channel number representing the cable box s output CH2 CH9 appears on the screen If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press CH on the front panel or AV on the Remote until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Press CH on the front panel or AV on the Remote until ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen If you do not use a cable box Press CH on the front panel or AV on the Remote until OFF appears on the screen CABLE BOX SET PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Access Cable Box Brand Set screen Press OK Enter cable box brand On the Remote ONLY CABLE BOX BRAND SET Press the appropriate Number keys to enter 7ON the brand code from the list shown to the right then press OK
53. CR s Remote refer to page 72 To set up the Controller go to page 21 EN 21 Turn on the and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV VCR TV CABLE DBS I D 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 Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or b Access DBS Receiver Set screen On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to DBS RECEIVER SET then press OK On the Remote Press AV to move the INITIAL SET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET gt DBS RECEIVER SET JLIP ID NO SET SELECT WITH A v AND OK highlight bar arrow to PRESS ENG DBS RECEIVER SET then press OK or gt Select DBS receiver output channel Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s ANTENNA IN
54. During still picture playback Press and hold gt to start forward or ka a to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears Holding PAUSE for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE Ill again still picture resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTES Pro Slow enables smooth slow motion playback delivering an uninterrupted moving picture without distortion Pro Slow cannot be activated by pressing PAUSE Il for more than 2 seconds Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback During slow motion playback simply press CH A and on the front panel or CH or on the Remote to adjust tracking EN 37 TimeScan function Names of Reverse Forward special effects 78 is playback Search Play aka Still Pro Slow Play Search DIETE RENE Speed 7x 5x 3x 1x 1 2 1 3x 0 1 3x 1 2x Ix 1 5x 12x 13x 15x 17x 1 1 L L E L L 2 Audio is Audio is Audio is xus Audio output Audio is output not outputs ouput Audio is output e When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON the search speed will be shown on the TV screen for approx 5 seconds The TimeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings Picture may be distorted at the position where the r
55. E BOX Edi o 3 Cable box 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 pg 38 or Express timer programing gt pg 42 Installing Controller Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the cable box s remote sensor Make sure the path between the Controller and the cable box s remote sensor is not blocked Ld Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller Ld Connect cable box to VCR e If your cable box does not have audio video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR If your cable box has audio video output 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 Ld 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 Remot
56. EOWAY 3 9 22 ZENITH 3 9 22 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 Bl 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 NOTES The Controller may not work with all types of cable box If your cable box does not respond to any code 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 20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont
57. HI 10 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04 11 RCA 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13 SEARS 13 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below Without setting you can control a JVC TV Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to TV Set TV brand code Follow the example shown below Q Press and hold POWER Q Press the Number keys to enter your TV s brand code by referring to the table below Press STOP and release POWER 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 Operate TV First set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to TV then press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR TV CH A K TV Muting TV VOL and Number keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES Depending on the type of TV some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote Its not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote sensor Ex To set Remote to RCA 05 Hold P Jow ress in succe
58. JVC MM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR S9800U SVHS IRI HP vcr NG Gi 250 Super VHS ET 6660 9 42TIMESCAN E Ghost Reduction For Customer Use INSTRUCTIONS n Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LPT0350 001A 2 EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC S 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 the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This vi
59. 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 tx pg 16 After confirming your cable box s output channel number re access the Cable Box Set screen and select the correct number pg 17 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Connect the Controller correctly gt pg 20 After confirming your DBS receiver s output channel number re access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select he correct number pg 21 Set the correct DBS receiver brand code t pg 22 Make sure the power is on before imer recording starts Set CABLE BOX SET to OFF pg 17 or DBS RECEIVER SET is set o OFF t3 pg 21 Re perform the Changing VCR Plus Setting procedure I pg 40 Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program information F pg 44 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE mb 76 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont VIDEO NAVIGATION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Tape infomation screen does not The current tape inserted has not Tape infor
60. M 1 15 99 CH123 10 00P 11 30P 1 30 SP EDIT TITLE 0 FIND TITLE FIND BLANK SPACE gt CHECK MEMORY TITLE CATEGORY NAVIGATION ON NO PRESS 4 v THEN OK TO EDIT OR PRESS a v THEN OK CANCEL TO DELETE PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END SELECT WITH 4 v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END The Check Memory screen appears f you stop deleting tape information move the When the scale bar reaches 100 on the TV highlight bar arrow to NO then press OK or screen memory is full and MEMORY FULL gt appears 4 Return to normal screen 4 Return to normal screen Press MENU Press MENU If memory is full you have to delete unwanted information to store more information in the VCR s memory 52 VIDEO NAVIGATION cont You can find a tape you want using Video Navigation e e e g Ta pes You have four methods to find tapes by tape number by recording date by category and by tape remaining time Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV A Finding by tape number Use the Remote to do the following operations 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU EE 2 VCR TV CABLE DBS S11 Access Video Navigation screen Press AV to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET VIDEO NAVIGATION TUNER SET INITIAL SET then press OK or gt REC LEVEL C
61. P ID number of this VCR follow the procedure below 7 7 ex E Fi Access Main Menu screen ei Press MENU Access Initial Set screen ton VCR TV CABLE DBS 1 D 2 O OJO the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press AV to move the MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET gt INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTL VIDEO NAVIGATION PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or gt Select JLIP ID Number Set screen On the front panel Press CH to move the highlight bar arrow to JLIP ID NO SET then press OK On the Remote Press AV to move the INITIAL SET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH a v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END highlight bar arrow to JLIP ID NO SET then press OK or gt EI Set JLIP ID Number On the Remote ONLY JLIP ID NO SET Press the Number keys to enter the desired ID number then press OK PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Return to normal screen NOTE Press MENU For further details on the JLIP system or devices consult your nearest JVC dealer U S customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1 800 252 5722 64 EN EDITING
62. PULINK terminal When this function is set to you can use this terminal as the AV COMPULINK terminal By connecting other JVC s AV COMPULINK components see the diagram on the next page 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 so that 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 65 NOTE Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Refer to the TV s instruction manual when making this connection CONTINUED ON NEXT mb 60 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below AV COMPU LINK Television This VCR ee p 00 W sco 00 5 A amp amp To AUDIO ih IN VIDEO IN To AUDIO To S VIDEO VIDEO OUT amp OUT To AV COMPU LINK II VCR ONLY To REMOTE Audio video cable supplied PAUSE COMPULINK Mini plug cable not supplied
63. RCHANTABILITY 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 MEMO EN 05
64. S VHS mode or in S VHS ET mode pg 31 e If VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting gt pg 57 VIDEO CALIBRATION appears on the screen and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking To stop playback Press STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel To rewind the tape when it is not running Press REW lt 4 or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the left To fast forward when it is not running Press FF gt or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the right To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT B amp on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER NOTE When you use the Video Navigation function operate the VCR only after the tape number is detected otherwise you cannot use the Video Navigation function 24 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Basic Playback Features Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV 0 1 3 STOP EJECT m 4 kam VCR TV CABLE DBS Sil D C RESET Changing display information Press DISPLAY during playback Each time you press the button the front display panel shows the time counter tape remaining time and the clock time in seque
65. S video cable supplied E TIMESCAN AUDIO The TimeScan function enables this VCR to reproduce noiseless pictures ON and sounds during special effect playback gt pg 34 37 OFF However the sounds you hear are monaural and are not the same as original sounds recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the sounds during special effect playback with TimeScan set TIMESCAN AUDIO to OFF so that the sounds will not be heard during special effect with TimeScan For more about the TimeScan function see page 37 E FRONT AUX INPUT You have to select which terminal either VIDEO composite or S VIDEO VIDEO Y C separate signals to use as the video input terminal on the S VIDEO front panel Make sure to select the correct terminal otherwise you may fail in recording editing on this VCR REAR AUX INPUT You have to select which terminal either VIDEO composite or S VIDEO VIDEO Y C separate signals to use as the video input terminal on the S VIDEO rear panel Make sure you select the correct terminal otherwise you may fail in recording editing on this VCR EN 61 This function allows you to automatically record ate Ne uto satellite program which is timer programed on your DBS receiver Recordin Preparation Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN L 1 connectors on the rear otherwise you cannot use this function You also connec
66. TIMER ON OFF When this function 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 When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode E SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on screen display appears on the screen NOTES e 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 58 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below lll AUTO SP EP TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a program of 140 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
67. TL gt VIDEO NAVIGATION PRESS a v THEN PRESS MENU TO END 3 Access Find Title screen Press AV to move the VIDEO NAVIGATION highlight bar arrow to ED TITLE FIND TITLE then press SPACE gt CHECK NAVIGATION ON gt SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END access tape number screen Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to NO then press OK or gt FIND TITLE TITLE 1 100 0999 16 BRAZIL 12 28 99 DATE 0999 56 GOLDE 12 25 99 CATEGORY 0999 99 900 11 28 99 EA B CE 0998 99 1000A 1 1 00 0996 1 915A 12 26 99 PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS A v THEN OK TO SEARCH PRESS MENU TO END PAGE lt gt END MENU The tape number list screen appears being sorted by the tape numbers NOTE You can display the Find Title screen on the TV screen by pressing NAVIGATION when no tape is inserted EN 53 Conform tape number lists 1st page out of 100 pages in this example of the tape number lists is shown 16 BRAZIL 56 GOLDE 99 900 12 28 99 12 25 99 11 28 99 1 1 00 To go to another page of the lists press I gt f you press AV then press OK to select the tape number the VCR will go into the Search Mode for the selected tape pg 55 Return to normal screen Press MENU Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the foll
68. a cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play setting Setti 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 15 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 automatically Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the Plug amp Play is in iub 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 successfully 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 gt pg 13 settings If however you want to add or delete channels and use the ghost red
69. allows you to quickly locate the programs you have recorded on a tape When recording on this VCR the tapes are automatically numbered so that every tape recorded on this VCR has a different tape number With this function the program information such as recording date start time channel number and recording speed are also automatically stored in the VCR s memory For the Video Navigation function see page 46 To memorize the recording date and start time for the Video Navigation function the date and clock ton VCR TV CABLE DBS SI HE D 0 JJL FF pp PAUSE II PAUSE STOP must be set correctly Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette Select recording channel On the front panel Press CHA V On the Remote a Press CH or or b Press the Number keys f 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 Press SP EP 4 4 to set the recording speed Start recording On the front panel Press REC 6 On the Remote While holding REC 6 press PLAY gt e If VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting gt
70. 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 not blocked Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller Connect DBS receiver to VCR If your DBS receiver does not have audio video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR If your DBS receiver has audio video output 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 during timer recording 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 Each method must be set up separately To set up the V
71. between the camcorder s audio video output connectors and your VCR s 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 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 Ld Select video input terminal Follow steps to described on pages 56 When using S VIDEO terminal set FRONT AUX INPUT or REAR AUX INPUT if you use the connectors on the rear to S VIDEO When using VIDEO terminal set FRONT AUX INPUT or REAR AUX INPUT to VIDEO Set PIGTURE GONTROL to EDIT Follow steps lll described on pages 56 If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control equipped type go to step Bil If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit Control equipped type go to step Bil
72. cator c pg 28 Channel and auxiliary input L 1 and F 1 Counter reading gt pg 24 30 Clock time gt pg 24 30 80 EN Rear panel INDEX eS s ge E ale z 1 E 00 00 Q C power gt pg 6 AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors gt pg 66 AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors gt pg 69 S VIDEO OUT connector gt pg 6 66 Q 5 VIDEO IN connector gt pg 69 JLIP terminal gt pg 63 ANTENNA IN terminal c pg 6 On screen display 0 125 en COUNT Q Channel and auxiliary input L 1 and F 1 Day and clock time STEREO program indication gt pg 33 Q SAP Second Audio Program indication pg 33 Ghost reduction mode c pg 15 Audio monitor indications c pg 25 59 Q REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal REMOTE PAUSE terminal gt pg 59 64 AV COMPULINK terminal pg 59 Q CABLE BOX Controller connector pg 16 20 D CH3 CHA switch pg 7 OUT terminal c pg 6 RECORD PAUSE 1 0 Le SP 1 23 45 12 VCR operation mode indication Q Tape speed indication Cassette indication D Tape position indicator pg 24 Index no indication gt pg 26 Time counter When COUNT appears Tape remaining time When REMAIN appears EN 01 Remote jM ia JH DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING o e
73. ce this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Index on pages 78 81 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 clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW please read the sections literature listed below CAUTIONS on page 2 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on the previous page EN 5 CONTENTS INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Express Timer 42 Checking program Sings 44 Basic C
74. ck Set I 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 to 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 EN ZZ Questions and answers PLAYBACK What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads
75. deo 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 VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of Conformity Model Number HR 59800U 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 Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR Remote or video cassette 1
76. during reverse picture search To decrease the speed during reverse picture search toward normal playback then forward picture search press BP repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE during normal playback Playback is freezed and a still picture appears When TIMESCAN AUDIO is set to ON default setting the sounds of the last 3 seconds are reproduced repeatedly until you resume the normal playback or advance or reverse the still pictures To resume normal playback press PLAY obtain noiseless still picture it necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback 1 Pause during playback Press PAUSE II Playback is freezed and a still picture appears e When TIMESCAN AUDIO is set to ON default setting the sounds of the last 3 seconds are reproduced repeatedly until you resume the normal playback or advance or reverse the still pictures 2 Advance or reverse still picture On the front panel To advance a still picture press PAUSE repeatedly On the Remote To advance a still picture press gt or PAUSE I repeatedly To reverse a still picture press lt 4 repeatedly You can also use the JOG dial on the Remote However
77. e 0666 m A ARE 1 4 atum VCR TV CABLE DBS c1 E E VIDEO NAVIGATION This function is useful when you want to quickly find out what programs you have recorded on a tape using this VCR This function allows you to select a program to watch and then automatically searches for the beginning of the program Load a cassette Insert a tape recorded on this VCR The VCR turns on automatically The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 e The tape will run for a few seconds while the VCR searches for the tape number recorded If tape number is found it will be shown on the TV screen if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 56 57 If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically Access Title screen Press NAVIGATION After pressing issu 7 NAVIGATION it may 11 00PM 2 26 99 16 3 OPM 2 26 99 CHI 9 00PM 2 26 99 CH 56 take a few seconds to 1 190 CH 98 9 00P 10 30P 1 30 SP WORLD CUP 98 SPORTS PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS NAVIGATION TO END 010013 FOOTBALL 98 B access the Title screen while the VCR searches for the Video Navigation information If you press NAVIGATION with no tape inserted the Find Title screen appears gt pg 52 Select program On the front panel Press CH A Y to move the highlight bar
78. e Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes By using the S VHS ET function it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes on FOR SERVICING Only in U S A EN 03 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 2310 Honolulu 96819 2000 714 229 8011 71
79. e 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 Auto SP gt EP Timer gt pg 58 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 gt pg 57 is set to ON you do not have to press TIMER Access Program Check screen Press PROG CHECK PR START STOP 8 00P 10 00 10 00A 10 45 11 30P 1 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRESS CHECK TO NEXT Access Program screen Press PROG CHECK again to check more detailed information Each time you press PROG CHECK the next program s Program screen appears When all Program screens are shown normal screen resumes Ganceling 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 and or SP EP 7177 when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown Return to normal screen Press PROG CHECK as
80. e Video Navigation function to create your own video tape library E Editing tape title When you want to edit the tape title follow the procedure below by using the Remote 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press AV to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar arrow to VIDEO NAVIGATION TUNER INITIAL SET then press OK or REC LEVEL CTL VIDEO NAVIGATION PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 3 Access Edit Title screen Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to EDIT TITLE then press EL A OK gt FIND BLANK SPACE CHECK MEMORY NAVIGATION ON VIDEO NAVIGATION SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END 4 Select tape number Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the tape number for which you want to edit the title then press OK or gt co 1st t of 12 0115 MOVIE 3 pape ou e gt 0114 3 18 99 pages in this example of the tape number lists is BASEBALL shown BEST HIT PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END e indicates the tape currently inserted in the VCR en 49 gt 10010114 3 18 99 1 3 8 00PM 2 27 99 CH 5 10 00PM 2 28 99 16 8 15AM 1 15 99 CH 99 5 Select tape title Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the tape title column top then press OK or gt e indicates the current position on the tape 6 Enter title Press the Number
81. e 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 71 To set up the Controller go to page 17 EN 17 Turn on the and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV ars LESTE VCR TV CABLE DBS D 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 Ld Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or b B Access Cable Box Set screen On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHA V to move XL CLOCK SET the highlight bar arrow LANGUAGE ENGLISH u GUIDE CHANNEL SET to CABLE BOX SET S CABLE BOX SET then press DBS RECEIVER SET JLIP ID NO SET On the Remote SELECT WITH a v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Press
82. e search speed is 7 times normal playback speed for SP recordings and 21 times normal for EP recordings e TimeScan will be automatically engaged during high speed search on a tape recorded in the SP mode e If the recorded tape speed changes from SP to EP during high speed search the TimeScan mode will change to EP search mode e During high speed search on a tape recorded in the EP mode pressing FF e amp REW 9 for the opposite direction or turning the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the opposite direction changes it to 7x speed TimeScan search pg 37 EN 35 m Variable Speed Picture Search You can change the speed of picture search How to use the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel Turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right forward search or to the left reverse search When you release the ring it remains at the position where you turn it and picture search continues Each time it passes a click position the playback speed changes see the diagram on the next page How to use the buttons on the Remote To do forward picture search press gt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases To decrease the speed during forward picture search toward normal playback then reverse picture search press ka a repeatedly To do reverse picture search press lt lt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases
83. e wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performan
84. ecording speed is switched or when you change the search speed e During high speed picture search on a tape containing both SP and EP recordings the search speed will change automatically to 7x normal playback speed when the recording tape speed switches from EP to SP e Depending on the tape in use noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted e Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback e In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal e TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback e When material such as music videos where there is non stop sound very few breaks in the soundtrack are viewed at 2x normal speed the audio playback may be faster than normal e When the playback direction is reversed it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard 1 3x slow motion playback is possible with SP recordings only e Sound may not be clear during forward slow motion playback Noise may not be reduced completely during Pro Slow When this happens try manual tracking pg 25 Sounds reproduced by the TimeScan function The sounds reproduced by the TimeScan function do not synchronize with pictures played back on the TV screen becomes monaural and differ from the ones you hear during normal playback 9c During picture search the TimeScan function skips sounds intermittently to keep up wi
85. ed panel Ld Start editing Press PLAY gt on this VCR and start playback on the other component at the same time During Insert Editing mode and light up on the front display panel During AV Dubbing mode and 1 blink on the front display panel e When the counter reading becomes 0 00 00 editing automatically stops and the VCR starts normal playback To stop editing any time during recording Press STOP B on the Remote or STOP EJECT M 4 on the front panel NOTES Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to OFF after you finish editing the tapes pg 56 and 57 e Editing cannot be performed on a tape with its record safety tab removed The recording speed SP EP is determined by the previous recording to be replaced If the recording speed changes on the tape to be edited while editing the tape the inserted picture will be distorted where the recording speed changes e When you edit a tape a small portion of the recording preceding to the editing start point will be erased from the edited tape 70 EN MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Setting uno VCR TV CABLE DBS D TV VCR A Cm lt 27 00 POWER ENTER TV VOL TV CH TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC 01 03 HITAC
86. een appears To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or gt repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks then press CH AY or AV En 13 Tuner Setting Turn on the and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV VCR TV CABLE DBS S D Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting If you want to add or delete channels and want to use the ghost reduction function use Manual Channel Set c pg 14 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Tuner Set screen On the front panel Press CHA V to move MAIN MENU the highlight bar arrow FUNCTION SET to TUNER SET then press OK REC LEVEL CTL VIDEO NAVIGATION On the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or gt PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Perform Auto Channel Set You can automatically set the receivable TUNER SET channels in your area in the order of their AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET freguencies GHOST REDUCTION GR ON On the front panel Press to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK On the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK or b NOTES
87. elect the time zone go to step NOTE The time set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK HOST CH D S T or TIME ZONE setting is changed Select host channel You can either select AUTO or enter a PBS channel number On the front panel Press OK to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press CHA Y repeatedly until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected On the Remote Press gt to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press AV until AUTO or the desired PBS 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 built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you On the front panel Press OK to move the highlight bar to D S T then press CHA Y repeatedly until the desired setting is selected On the Remote Press gt to mo
88. ers 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 Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV POWER T C EN C 3ooQ o ND or STOP EJECT TIME SCAN m A SHUTTLE ring atium VCR TV CABLE DBS Lo D r POWER 23 This VCR can check the tape condition during playback and recording and realizes the best possible pictures When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR you can use the Video Navigation function pg 46 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 The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 The tape will run for a few seconds while the VCR searches for the tape number If the tape number is found it will be shown on the TV screen if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 56 57 If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically E Start playback Press PLAY Tape speed SP or EP is automatically detected The S VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape recorded in
89. 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 Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to CABLE DBS Enter DBS receiver brand code Follow the example shown below Q Press and hold POWER Q Press the Number keys to enter your DBS receiver s brand code by referring to the table below Press STOP and release POWER 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 Ld Operate DBS receiver First set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to CABLE DBS then 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 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 only To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES 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
90. g after inserting a tape NOTES e During playback this function is always working even though VIDEO CALIBRATION appears just at the beginning of automatic tracking e During recording this function works only for the first EP recording and the first SP recording on an inserted tape For timer recording this function checks the tape condition both for the SP recording and the EP recording before the first timer recording starts e When you play back rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs set this function either ON or OFF whichever gives you the best picture ill PICTURE CONTROL AUTO NORM Normally select this Picture quality is adjusted automatically When VIDEO CALIBRATION is OFF NORM will appear instead of AUTO EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image 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 This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference NOTES e When you select EDIT SOFT or SHARP the selected mode will not change until you select again Select EDIT when you are editing tapes pg 65 66 and 69 After you finish editing the tapes select AUTO NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is OFF E AUTO
91. g and during special effects playback e 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 Video Stabilizer and Digital TRC NR cannot be used at the same time If you activate Digital TBC NR when VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON Video Stabilizer will be automatically turned OFF ill 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF When this function is set to ON f a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio is not recorded f 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 EN 59 The default setting is bold in the table below E AUDIO MONITOR This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously normal and Hi Fi on a Hi Fi stereo tape HI FI Normally select this m Hi Fi sound is played You can select the sound track s to listen to while playing back a Hi Fi back stereo tape HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi In addition when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two f channel is played back separate audio programs on the Hi Fi tracks you can choose either one HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi by selecting either HI FI L or HI FI R channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track NOTES
92. 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 Z 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 CHA switch is preset to the CH3 position Setto CHA 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 switch setting on the VCR You can now perform basic playback pg 23 or basic recording pg 28 CH3 CH4 mi y 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 gt pg 31 For full identification of the rear panel refer to the Index gt pg 80 EN INITIAL SETTINGS This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels U automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet The antenn
93. he front panel MAIN MENU Press to move the highlight bar arrow ee INITIAL SET to FUNCTION SET KN then press OK VIDEO NAVIGATION On the Remote PRESS v THEN OK Press AV to move the PRESS MENUNTOEND highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK or gt Select Function On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set On the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set FUNCTION PREVIOUS PAGE PREVIOUS PAGE gt VIDEO CALIBRATION gt VIDEO STABILIZER PICTURE CONTROL 2ND AUDIO RECORD REAR AUXINPUT VIDEO AUTO TIMER AUDIO MONITOR SUPERIMPOSE S VHS MODE AUTO SP EP TIMER AV COMPU LINK DIGITAL R3 TIMESCAN AUDIO NEXT PAGE NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH a v ANI SELECT WITH A v SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END Change setting On the front panel Press OK On the Remote Press OK or gt B Return to normal screen Press MENU END Z7 The default setting is bold in the table below E VIDEO CALIBRATION ON OFF When this function is set to this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recordin
94. hing the remote control code for the Remote between A and step Bl 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 Bl W and Bl Ex To set Remote to B code gt gt gt Release Hold Press in succession down 74 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 Press TIMER to disengage power will not come on standby mode with AUTO TIMER set to OFF rx pg 57 The child lock function is activated Press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than seven seconds to release the child lock function c pg 62 3 The Remote will not function The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the cassette s window is during loading and is ejected facing up the rear label s
95. ial without the consent of the copyright owner 30 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Basic Recording Features Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV 1 STOP EJECT m 4 atium VCR TV CABLE DBS 1 BJE E STOP WM A Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause Each time you press the button the front display panel shows the time counter tape remaining time channel number and the clock time in sequence B Time Counter Tape Remaining Time Channel No lt To display the VCR status including the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display pg 31 e COUNT appears on the screen when the time counter is shown REMAIN appears on the screen when the tape remaining time is shown When the tape remaining time appears IX also lights on the front display panel The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed SP or EP being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate Clock Time 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
96. ide is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture e If the RF connection pg 7 is Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV will not appear used to view the picture the channel on the TV is set incorrectly If the AV connection F pg 7 is Select the AV mode on the TV 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 Disengage auto tracking and adjust sound track the tracking manually rx pg 25 3 The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Consult interrupted even though TV your JVC dealer broadcasts are clear 4 The Hi Fi sound cannot be heard Audio Monitor setting is incorrect Set Audio Monitor to HI FI i pg 25 or 59 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording will not start There is no cassette loaded Insert a cassette The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover the record safety tab removed hole with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact 2 TV broadcasts will not be recorded The VCR has been set to L 1 or F Select the appropriate channel on the properly 1 input mode by mistake VCR 3 Tape to tape editing w
97. ight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or P MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTL VIDEO NAVIGATION PRESS a v THEN PRESS MENU TO END Select language On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press OK repeatedly until the desired language is selected On the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press OK or gt repeatedly until the desired language is selected INITIAL SET CLOCK SET UIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET JLIP ID NO SET SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Return to normal screen Press MENU 1 0 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set OC etti n g 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 lil after preparation steps below are finished If you use cable box set the clock manually gt pg 12 Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Preparations Access Main Menu screen Press MENU ER b Access Initial Set screen o 0 L ooj N On the front panel MAIN MENU Press to move FUNCTION SET m the highlight bar arrow wg UNER SET to INITIAL SET then REC LEVEL CTL
98. ill not work The components have been Connect the components correctly incorrectly connected or correct c pg 64 69 or check REAR AUX video connector 5 VIDEO or INPUT and FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO is not selected setting 7 pg 60 The power to one or more of the Make sure the power to all units is on units has not been turned on The recording VCR s input mode has Select the appropriate input mode on been set incorrectly the recording VCR TIMER RECORDING EN Z5 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 69 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 will not stop blinking Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Timer 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 The timer is not engaged The VCR has not been
99. imes While playing back a tape press and hold PLAY 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 press STOP B on the Remote or STOP EJECT 4 on the front panel 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 r pg 36 1 Activate manual tracking Press CH A and V 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 a coarse adjustment Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved 3 Reactivate automatic tracking Press CH A and V on the front panel at the same time The automatic tracking becomes active again Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound While
100. 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 r pg 11 or Manual Clock Set gt pg 12 procedure f appears on the front display panel your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug amp Play setting will be automatically reactivated If Plug amp Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set gt pg 12 and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set gt pg 13 or 14 9 Language Setting Turn on the and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Coo oof CTI oat ee VCR TV CABLE DBS S D This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages in English Spanish or French Select the desired language using the following procedure The default setting is ENGLISH Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On the front panel Press CHA to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press AV to move the highl
101. is monaural connect the AUDIO L MONO input connector on the VCR Load a cassette and prepare the audio source Select input mode Select F 1 when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on the front panel Select 1 1 when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on the rear panel On the front panel Press CHA Y On the Remote Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH Locate start point Press PLAY to start playback Press PAUSE I1 when you find the beginning of the scene for which you want to audio dub ig Activate Audio Dubbing mode Press A DUB on the front panel e The VCR enters the Audio Dubbing pause mode e blinks and i3 light up on the front display panel Start audio dubbing Press PLAY p gt on this VCR and start playing the audio source blinks and is displayed on the front display panel To stop audio dubbing Press STOP B on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel Audio dubbing automatically stops when the counter reading becomes 0 00 00 and the VCR starts normal playback NOTES e During Audio Dubbing the sound recorded on the normal track is selected as the monitor sound If you want to listen to the Hi Fi or mixed sound Hi Fi sound and monaural sound see Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor pg 25 e Audio Dubbing cannot
102. ke sure the VCR s clock is set correctly before recording To record the program information in this VCR s memory you must record each program for over the minimum recording time 5 min for the SP mode and 15 min for EP mode Video Navigation may not work properly for some tapes If the VCR finds two tape numbers in one tape while playing back or searching for the beginning of a program the tape will be assigned just one number smaller number when you remove the tape The program information is stored in this VCR s memory Should the memory in this VCR be damaged and the program information be lost it is impossible to restore that information After recording a tape on this VCR write the tape number on a label and affix the label to the tape in order to allow you to find the tape by its number 48 en Editing Titles Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV VCR TV CABLE DBS D VIDEO NAVIGATION cont When you record a TV program on this VCR the VCR automatically records the recording start time date and channel in each program title If the tape is recorded for the first time the tape number and the date and time are recorded in the tape title You can then edit the tape title and the program titles as you like You can also edit the category in the program title In short you can use th
103. keys to enter the title then press OK For entering the characters as the title refer to How to enter the characters below In this example enter JVC NEWS PRESS 4 v THEN OK TO EDIT OR CANCEL TO DELETE PRESS MENU TO END 8 00PM 2 27 99 CH 5 10 00 2 28 99 CH 16 8 15AM 1 15 99 99 PRESS A v THEN OK TO EDIT OR CANCEL TO DELETE PRESS MENU TO END 7 Return to normal screen Press MENU How to enter the characters Press the Number keys then press gt to enter each character Refer to the example below Ex Enter JVC NEWS D Press 5 JKL once to enter J then press gt 2 Press 8 three times to enter V then press gt 3 Press 2 ABC three times to enter then press gt 2 Press 0 twice to enter space then press gt 5 Press 6 MNO twice to enter then press gt 6 Press 3 DEF twice to enter E then press gt Press 9 WXYZ once to enter W then press gt Press 7 PQRS four times to enter S then press gt NUMBER KEY CHARACTERS 1 1 2 2 3 DEF3EEEE 4 GHI4Tilf 5 JKL5 6 MNO6NO O O O 7 PQRS7 8 TUV8UUUU 9 WXYZ9 0 0 _ space NOTES If you make a mistake press lt gt to select the character then enter the correct character If you want to delete a character press lt gt
104. l changes to the channel listed below for your brand setting is complete JVC gt 100 ECHOSTAR 100 PRIMESTAR gt 55 SONY gt 205 RCA 205 Press OK and DBS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET RECEIVER CONTROL 51 15 ON appears on the your nes RECEIVER screen for about 5 CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100 seconds then it returns to the normal PRESS 4 v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END screen e If the DBS receiver s channel does not change as shown above D Press AV or CH on the front panel to move the highlight bar arrow to NO 2 Press OK NOTES 3 Re enter the correct code The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver 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 In addition if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer you can also use Satellite Auto Recording gt pg 61 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 custom
105. le 5 PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 mode if you want OR 4 v THEN 0K See also the next GR MODE PRESS SP EP o PRESS MENU TO END page ACE You have three choices par STANDARD Normally select this SOFT Select when you prefer softer picture _ than when STANDARD is selected TT OFF Select when neither STANDARD nor SOFT improves the picture EE _ Ez Repeat to to add other channels DEED To skip channels On the front panel Q Press CHA Y to select a channel number you want to skip Setting channels manually Press OK to set to SKIP Manual Channel Set Repeat and to skip other channels You can add the channels you want or delete the On the Remote channels you do not want manually Press the Number keys or AV to input a You can also select the ghost reduction mode for each channel number you want to skip channel while adding the channels you want Press OK or gt to set to SKIP Repeat and to skip other channels Access Main Menu screen TT Press MENU eturn to normal 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 AM to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or gt What is a ghost Double images of a TV program or a ghost is a common problem with TV
106. m is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 NS GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H
107. mally but the Video Navigation information such as recording date start time end time and channel number will not be stored in memory 40 TIMER RECORDING cont Changing VCR Plus Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV VCR TV CABLE DBS 1 D pe 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 page 39 When this happens perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number for that station 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
108. many times as necessary until no Program screen is shown Reengage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER When AUTO TIMER gt pg 57 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR EN 45 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 Z 1 8 00 11 00 12 12 24 A2 10 00 10 45 40 12 25 N 3 11 30 1 00 125 12 252 9 00P 10 00 10 12 24 S PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP gt 5 6 7 8 4 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 modify Press AV then press gt 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 minute the VCR will finish the timer programing 3 Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown PROGRAM 4 PROGRAM START STOP COMPLETED appears on san the screen for about 5 seconds then normal sc
109. mation cannot be shown if it appear for the currently inserted been recorded on this VCR has not been recorded on this VCR tape The VCR cannot search for the Two or more tape numbers are Video Navigation cannot work correct program recorded on one tape correctly on a tape if it has more than one tape number If this happens fast forward the tape up to its end eject it and try it again MEMORY FULL appears on the e The VCR s memory for Video Check the remaining memory pg screen when you try to start Navigation is fully recorded 51 If it is full delete unnecessary recording Video Navigation information F pg 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 gt 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 70 71 or 72 4 Even though Auto or Semiauto 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 Clo
110. mp brand 17 DBS Receiver Control Setting 20 senings esensesensensesensenseseesenes OO Installing Coritroller ertt een 20 Setting DBS receiver output channel amp brand 21 m PICTURE CONTROL 8 P AUTO TIMER slaros BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 23 I SUPERIMPOSE CN EE CR EE EE EGENT A W AUTO SP EP TIMER Basic Playback Se sees A a NA ii DIGITAL R3 oec i erae Basic Playback Features 24 B VIDEO STABILIZER Changing display information 24 m 2ND AUDIO RECORD Checking tape position eene 24 B AUDIO MONITOR Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Play 25 S VHS Adjusting tracking condition AV COMPU LINK Tracking Adjustments een 25 B TIMESCAN AUDIO Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor 25 FRONT 1 e Automatic operations after rewinding AUX INPUT Next Function Memory ss sasa aaoa aranana sanan 25 Satellite Auto Recording 61 Locating beginning of recordings Index Search 26 Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant ess entere ees 26 Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search
111. n the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable syste
112. nal TV Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS pg 82 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 ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV 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 S video Connection allows you to make the most of the S VHS picture performance If your TV is equipped with an S video input connector Q Perform RF Connection and AV Connection above Connect an S video cable between the S VIDEO OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the S video input connector on the TV Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet 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
113. nce Time Counter gt Tape Remaining Time l Clock Time To display the VCR status including the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display pg 31 e COUNT appears on the screen when the time counter is shown REMAIN appears on the screen when the tape remaining time is shown When the tape remaining time appears IX also lights on the front display panel The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed SP or EP being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate 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 Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the 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 COUNT 0 33 27 Search t pg 26 or Instant Review gt pg 26 The position of in relation to B Beginning or End shows you where you are on the tape NOTES SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear pg 56 57 It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be displayed 25 Playing back tape repeatediy Repeat Play You can play back a tape repeatedly 100 t
114. ndby 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 57 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 at its start time unless its end time has elapsed To timer record cable channels received through a cable box be sure to keep the cable box turned on If MEMORY FULL appears on the display when you finish a program setting the VCR s memory for the Video Navigation function is full pg 46 This is not related to actual recording so you can finish recording nor
115. onnections 000000000000000000000000000 Canceling or ehane ne proce AA INITIAL SETTINGS 8 When programs overlap each other 45 Plug amp Play 5 8_ VIDEO NAVIGATION 46 Auto Clock Auto Tuner Set sees B Navigati gation Playback 46 en ue Setting a aab aaa aana Deactivating Video Navigation 47 OCK SE iniri vnl nain aana nenen Editing Titles 0000000000000000000000000000000000 eese 48 E iei 10 Editing tape title ente ere 48 e dis Clock oot Editing program title and category 49 ad esee T EE CU ANE Deleting tape information 50 T 5 e manually Manual Clock Set 13 Deleting program information esses 51 SETTING sesaosan nen anaabonan anana Checking memioly saa saga 51 Setting channels automatically Findina Tapes 52 Channel Set bana oe 14 Finding by recording date 53 Setting ghost TEduGtioni vs sasanga angene a ae 15 s 3 Cable Box Control Setting 16 Finding by remaining TIME ceu oo ten 54 Installing Controller eene 16 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 56 Setting cable box output channel a
116. ory 51 Editing titles 48 Finding tapes 52 Playback 46 Video Stabilizer 58 Front panel STOP JECT O X OO CO eh E POWER button c pg 23 29 NAVIGATION button gt pg 46 S VHS ET button and lamp gt pg 31 STOP EJECT amp button t pg 23 29 Q CH A button pg 28 Q Cassette loading slot INSERT button c pg 69 Audio DUB button gt pg 67 69 Q PLAY gt button pg 23 D DIGITAL TBC NR button and lamp gt pg 27 Front display panel TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring pg 23 29 34 S VIDEO input connector gt pg 64 68 B AUDIO VIDEO input connectors pg 64 67 68 D MENU button OK button Front display panel gt below REC LINK button and lamp c pg 61 D REC 6 button c pg 28 D Remote sensor PAUSE button gt pg 29 35 Audio level indicator gt pg 32 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL PLAY i FF REW VARIABLE RECORD SHUTTLE SEARCH RECORD PAUSE A DUB AV DUB A DUB PAUSE AV DUB PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE Q Timer mode indicator gt pg 39 43 S VHS indicator gt pg 23 31 Q Tape speed indicators Q Child lock indicator gt pg 62 Tape remaining time indicator gt pg 24 30 Q Cassette mark VCR mode indi
117. owever 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 at its start time unless its end time has elapsed Programs that start after midnight 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 e 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 If MEMORY FULL appears on the display when you finish a program setting the VCR s memory for the Video Navigation function is full pg 46 This is not related to actual recording so you can finish recording normally but the Video Navigation information such as recording date start time end time and channel number will not be stored in memory ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a DBS receiver unless DBS RECEIVER SET is set to OFF
118. owing operations 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 52 then go to the following steps Access tape number screen Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to then press OK or gt FIND TITLE TITLE 1 100 TAPE NO 0998 99 1000A 12 30 99 0999 FOOTBALL 12 26 99 CATEGORY 0999 F1BRAZIL 12 26 09 0999 007GOLDE 11 15 99 0994 181 115 11 14 99 PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END The tape number list screen appears being sorted by the recording date Confirm tape number lists To go to another page of the lists press I gt f you press AV then press OK to select the tape number the VCR will go into the Search Mode for the selected tape gt pg 55 Return to normal screen Press MENU Finding by category Use the Remote to do the following operations 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 52 then go to the following steps Access tape number screen Press AV to move the A FIND TITLE highlight bar arrow to CATEGORY then press m OK orb PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Select category Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the category you want then press OK or gt gt MOVIE cc 1 3 SPORTS SPECIAL 0998 99 1000A 12 30 99 SERIES 0999 FOOTBALL 12 26 99 NEWS 0999 FIBRAZIL 12 26 99 CHILDREN 0999 007GOLDE 11 15 99 SHOPPING 115 11 14 99 PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END The tape
119. pe 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 78 EN INDEX List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names A Accidental erasure prevention 33 Audio Dubbing 67 Audio Monitor 25 59 Auto Channel Set 13 Auto Daylight Saving Time 11 Auto SP EP Timer 58 Auto Timer 57 Automatic tracking 25 AN Connection 7 AV Compulink 59 AV Dubbing 68 C Cable box setting Brand 17 Installing Controller 16 Output channel 17 Changing VCR Plus Setting 40 Channel No indication 30 Child Lock 62 Clock setting 10 Manual setting 12 Preparations 10 Semiauto setting 11 Clock time 24 30 Connection to TV 6 Contents 5 Counter reset 24 30 D DBS receiver setting Brand 21 Installing Controller 20 Output channel 21 Digital TBC NR 27 Digital R3 58 E Editing Audio Dubbing 67 AV Dubbing 68 Insert Editing 68 From camcorder 64 From another 66 Remote Pause function 59 To another 66 Express timer recording 42 F Frame by Frame Playback 35 Function Set screen 56 G Ghost reduction 15 Guide channel 40 H High Speed Picture Search 34 Host channel 8 Search 26 Insert Editing 68 Instant Review 26 Instant Timer Recording ITR 30 L Language setting 9 M Manual tracking 25 Multi Brand Remote Controlling
120. pg 57 this checks the tape condition for about seven seconds then starts recording This means that the first seven seconds of the program will not be recorded If this is inconvenient for you follow the steps below Press REC and PAUSE Il to start Video Calibration Then press PLAY gt to start recording after Video Calibration is complete 29 To pause recording Press PAUSE Il To resume recording press PLAY To stop recording Press STOP B on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 2 on the front panel To rewind the tape when it is not running Press REW lt 4 or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the left To fast forward the tape when it is not running Press FF gt or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the right To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT amp on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER NOTE If MEMORY FULL appears on the display when you start recording the VCR s memory for the Video Navigation function is full This is not related to actual recording so you can finish recording normally but the Video Navigation information such as recording date start time end time and channel number will not be stored in memory It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted mater
121. played for 5 seconds The time counter remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time CH 125 RECORD THU 12 00 AM PAUSE STEREO oo SP AP GR STANDARD B R F N E INDEX 1 NORM HI FI COUNT 1 23 45 The indications are not recorded 2 Exit on screen display Press OSD again NOTES e If the VCR is in recording pause mode RECORD PAUSE is always displayed The VCR status can be also displayed during playback 3 Recording on VHS tapes with S VHS quality super vus ET This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S VHS picture quality Tapes recorded using this function can be played back only on a VCR equipped with the S VHS ET function You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape Before recording make sure VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON rx pg 57 1 select S VHS ET mode Press S VHS ET on the front panel The S VHS ET lamp lights up The S VHS indicator lights on the front display panel To disengage the S VHS ET mode press S VHS ET again The lamp goes off 2 Start recording On the front panel Press REC 6 On the Remote While holding REC 6 press PLAY gt NOTES You cannot activate the S VHS ET function while recording is in progress while timer recording or Instant Timer Recording p 30 is in progress while Video Calibration gt p 57 is in progress
122. 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 HI FI HI FI L HI FI R NORM NORM iJ 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 NOTES The above indication appears when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 56 57 though the monitor sound changes in sequence e 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 59 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 4 then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby
123. reen appears PRESS CANCEL TO CANCEL PRESS OK TO CONFIRM PRESS PROG TO END To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH and or SP EP 7 77 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 program with the lower program number will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 Program 2 CH40 Not recorded Pattern 2 The program starting earlier will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 Program 2 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 Prgram2 CHAO Not recorded 46 En Navigation Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV PLAY gt tt C400 et
124. ress CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK On the Remote Press AV to move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK or b Selecta channel and set ghost reduction mode MANUAL CHANNEL SET On the Remote ONLY CATV Q Press the Number keys or AV to input a channel number Press SP EP 7177 to select the desired ghost reduction mode You have three choices STANDARD Normally select this SOFT Select when you prefer softer picture than when STANDARD is selected OFF Select when neither STANDARD nor SOFT improves the picture PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK GR MODE PRESS SP EP PRESS MENU TO END Return to normal screen Press MENU 16 N INITIAL SETTINGS cont 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 suggested locations Cable box To To RF output Audio video Controller output Transmitter or To To ANTENNA AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Your VCR CABL
125. result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated o
126. 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 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 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 display panel Re perform the set up procedures Make sure you have compensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches gt pg 40 Timer programing cannot be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes
127. source to the audio input connectors Insert Editing AI JH rime JH B UR au ly cd w Source tape Edited tape Before KAKARANGAN editing Normal track Afer SRR SEEEN AAEE E Apa editin g A b C D e F Video and Hi Fi track AV Dubbing Source tape 5B Jum Bi TIE Tat juny a b d e f Edited tape Bons ve Pu US a editing c After Ap J n DONARIA NX editing EN 69 Make connections Connect an audio video cable between the VCR s audio video input connectors and the other component s audio video output connectors Ld Prepare tapes Load the source tape on the other VCR and the tape to be edited on this VCR Ld Select input mode Select F 1 when connecting the other component to the audio video input connectors on the front panel Select L 1 when connecting the other component to the audio video input connectors on the rear panel On the front panel Press CHA On the Remote Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH Ld Select video input terminal Follow the procedure described on pages 56 and 60 When using S VIDEO terminal set FRONT AUX INPUT or REAR AUX INPUT if you use the connectors on the rear to S VIDEO
128. ss VCR PLUS screen Press PROG Access Program screen JVC ZEN Press START once PROGRAM 1 lt If no program is stored sini PROGRAM 1 appears PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY THEN 0K PRESS PROG TO END tom VCR TV CABLE DBS 1 Set program start time DO Press START PROGRAM 1 repeatedly to enter the START STOP time you want DATE recording to start kj EE DAILY M F 2 hold START ress and ho PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY DBS lt 7 9g 5 WEEKLY i ae T 0K to increase the exc e PRESS PROG time in 30 minute intervals Ld 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 ET Set program date Press DATE The current date is displayed on the screen The date you enter appears in its place Ld Set channel number Press CH f you are using a DBS receiver see ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS on next page Holding down CH rapidly changes the channel numbers EN 43 Set tape speed Press SP EP 4 47 to set the tape speed Return to normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds
129. ssion Release EN 71 Cable Box Brand Setting VCR TV CABLE DBS Lc C CD CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE ARCHER 01 05 17 CABLETENNA 01 17 CABLEVIEW 5 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 5 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 02 DIAMOND 01 17 EASTERN 9 GC BRAND 5 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 5 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS HAMLIN JASCO JERROLD NOVAVISION OAK PANASONIC PULSER RCA REGAL REGENCY REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX SPRUCER STARGATE TELEVIEW TOCOM UNIKA UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY ZENITH 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 0 18 19 23 5 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 02 07 3 14 5 16 17 21 25 3 14 0 18 19 23 9 01 16 17 05 16 24 02 07 05 16 17 24 25 13 14 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 05 16 24 01 04 16 01 17 16 1725 03 09 22 03 09 22 This Remote can control some functions of the cable boxes listed below Some cable box brands have more than one code If your cable box does not function with a specified code try other codes Turn on the cable box Turn on the cable box using the Power button on the cable box or its Remote Ld Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to CABLE DBS Enter cable box brand code Follow the example shown below Q Press and hold POWER Q Press the Number keys to enter your cable box s brand code by referring to the table below Press STOP and
130. t the cable box if it has a timer To use these connectors you have to select which one to use pg 60 REC LINK lam Set timer program on DBS receiver For timer programing method refer to the manual supplied with the DBS receiver Doo t r1 eL Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact Set tape speed Press SP EP 7177 to set the recording speed Engage Satellite Auto Recording standby mode Press REC LINK VCR TV CABLE DBS 1 The VCR turns off automatically the REC D LINK lamp lights Satellite Auto Recording standby mode When signals come into the VCR from the DBS receiver the VCR starts recording the REC LINK lamp blinks and stops recording and goes off when signals stop coming in Each time you press the button Satellite Auto Recording standby mode turns on and off When it is off the REC LINK lamp goes off IMPORTANT Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program starts broadcasting otherwise the VCR will start recording when the DBS receiver is turned on NOTES e While the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode or after Satellite Auto Recording is finished the VCR will not enter the timer recording standby mode even though AUTO TIMER is set to ON pg 57 f you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is
131. th the pictures played back except 1 5x Sound of D and is heard Sound of and is not heard picture search During 1 5x picture search all audio signals are reproduced the audio playback speed will be 1 5 times normal speed Playback tape If you do not want to hear sounds during picture search with the TimeScan function set TIMESCAN AUDIO to OFF pg 60 How to use the SHUTTLE ring on the Remote CD Press JOG SHUTTLE so that the JOG SHUTTLE lamp lights 2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring fully to the right or to the left When you release the ring a still picture appears f you turn the ring fully and release it within 1 second picture search continues Still 3 S 5 yore pienso NOTE The operations by the SHUTTLE ring on the Remote do not activate the TimeScan function noise will appear on the screen and audio will not be output Reverse search 3 steps j 36 EN TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus Timer Programing Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to 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 programing method t pg 42 as far as a year in advance The VCR Plus timer programing system eliminates the need to input channel date start and stop time data when programing timer recording settings Simply ke
132. th this VCR you can enjoy special effect playback such as high speed search variable speed search and still playback and so on During special effect playback the TimeScan function enables this VCR to reproduce noiseless pictures and sounds It is also possible not to reproduce sounds during picture search by setting TIMESCAN AUDIO to OFF gt pg 60 For more about the TimeScan function see page 37 Locating particular scene 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 On the front panel To do forward picture search turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring fully to the right Even if you release the ring picture search continues To do reverse picture search turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring fully to the left Even if you release the ring picture search continues To resume normal playback press PLAY On the Remote To do forward picture search press FF To do reverse picture search press REW f you press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds simply releasing it cancels the picture search and normal playback resumes You can also use the SHUTTLE ring on the Remote However in this case the TimeScan function is not activated When using SHUTTLE ring see page 37 To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTES Th
133. ther Useful functions for playback You can also use the following functions for playback Video Calibration gt pg 57 When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures Picture Control pg 57 This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference Digital gt pg 58 This function applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance details and provides clear pictures Video Stabilizer gt pg 58 You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2UX when Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen only with SUPERIMPOSE set to ON gt pg 56 57 28 EN Basic Recording This VCR can check the tape condition during recording and playback and realizes the best possible pictures Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV STOP EJECT POWER 8 2 PLAY gt TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring In addition this VCR is equipped with the Video Navigation function which
134. to select the character then press CANCEL Editing program title and calegory When you want to edit the program title and its category follow the procedure below by using the Remote 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 48 then go to the following steps 2 Select program 000114 JVCNEWS 1 3 8 00PM 2 27 09 CH 5 Press AV to move the 10 00 2 28 99 CH 16 highlight bar arrow to the 8 15A 10 45A 2 30 EP program you want to edit TITLE CATEGORY PRESS 4 v THEN then press OK or gt OK TO EDIT OR CANCEL TO DELETE PRESS MENU TO END 3 Enter title GO0114 JVCNEWS 1 3 8 00PM 2 27 09 CH 5 10 00PM 2 28 88 CH 16 8 15AM 1 15 99 CH 99 OK 15 gt 10 45 2 30 EP eForentering the WORLD CUP 98 CATEGORY PRESS A v THEN characters as the title OK TO EDIT OR 7 CANCEL DELETE refer to How to enter PRESS MENU TO END the characters to the left In this example enter WORLD CUP 98 Press the Number keys to enter the title then press 4 Select category Press AV to select the category you want then press OK or gt 09 0114 JVCNEWS 1 3 8 00PM 2 27 99 CH 5 10 00PM 2 28 90 CH 16 8 15A gt 10 45A 2 30 EP SPORTS WORLD CUP 98 PRESS A v THEN OK TO EDIT OR CANCEL TO DELETE PRESS MENU TO END Each time you press AV category changes as follows In this example select SPORTS CATEGORY
135. two JVC VCRs 73 Setting Cable Box brand 71 Setting DBS receiver brand 72 Setting TV brand 70 Navigation 46 Next Function Memory 25 On screen display 31 80 PBS channel 8 Picture Control 57 Picture Search 34 Playback 23 Plug amp Play 8 Recording 28 Recording Resume function 33 Recording level adjustment 32 Remote Pause function 59 Repeat play 25 RF Connection 7 S Satellite Auto Recording 61 Second Audio Record 58 Skip Search 27 Slow Motion Playback 36 Special effect playback Frame by Frame Playback 35 High Speed Picture Search 34 How to use the SHUTTLE ring 37 How to use the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring 35 Picture Search 34 Pro Slow 36 Slow Motion Playback 36 Still Picture Playback 35 Variable Speed Picture Search 35 Specifications 82 Still Picture Playback 35 Superimpose 57 Super VHS ET 31 S VHS mode setting 59 S video connection 7 T Tape position indicator 24 Tape remaining time 24 30 Tape speed 28 TimeScan 37 TimeScan audio 60 Time counter 24 30 Time Base Corrector 27 Time zone selection 11 Timer recording Canceling 44 Changing 44 Checking 44 Express 42 Guide channel setting 40 Overlap 45 VCR Plus 38 Tracking 25 Troubleshooting 74 Tuner setting Adding channels 14 Auto Channel Set 13 Manual Channel Set 14 Skipping channels 14 Variable Speed Picture Search 35 VCR Plus timer programing 38 Video Calibration 57 Video input setting 60 Video Navigation 46 Checking mem
136. uction function refer to Manual Channel Set on pages 14 and 15 During Auto Channel Set Plug amp Play Completed During ian Auto Clock S Set The channel numbers are displayed The current time including Auto blinks 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 e 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 the VCR is turned off The clock will be adjusted just on these hours on the time displayed on the front display panel not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON e If the memory backup fails because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR 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
137. ve the highlight bar to D S T then press AV repeatedly until the desired setting is selected Ld Select time zone You can select the time zone automatically or manually On the front panel Press OK to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE then press CHA Y repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows AUTO Z ATLANTIC 22 EASTERN CENTRAL 22 MOUNTAIN 2 PACIFIC 2 ALASKA HAWAII Z back to the beginning On the Remote Press gt to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE press AV 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 W 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 N INITIAL SETTINGS cont Sooo ooh cor kam VCR TV CABLE DBS Hi
138. y To return to normal playback during Skip Search press PLAY gt Adjusting picture condition Digital TBC NR The Digital TBC NR Time Base Corrector Noise Reduction function removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental tapes The Digital R3 function which cuts noise and reproduces clear pictures is also linked to this function We recommend that you use the Digital TBC NR function when playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder playing back a tape repeatedly used using this VCR as the player for editing Press DIGITAL TBC NR on the front panel so that the DIGITAL TBC NR lamp lights up Each time you press the button this function turns on and off NOTES If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition the picture may happen to become more stable with Digital TBC NR activated If you play back a tape on which certain types of signals using a PC or some character generators have been recorded with Digital TBC NR activated the playback picture may be distorted In this case deactivate Digital TBC NR Digital TBC NR and Video Stabilizer pg 58 cannot be used at the same time if you turn on Digital TRC NR when VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON Video Stabilizer will be automatically turned OFF Make sure Digital TBC NR is deactivated when you want to use Video Stabilizer EN 27 O
139. y in the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record and the VCR s timer will be automatically programed The PlusCode programing numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV 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 on the VCR PLUS Remote The clock must be set 2Z to access the VCR Plus screen PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 PRESS 4 TO SET VCR TV CABLE DBS SI D DAILY M F CANCEL STOP If you have not set the clock the Main Menu EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PRESS PROG TO END 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 Enter PlusCode number Press the appropriate Number keys to input the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV broadcast you wish to record then press OK Then VCR PLUS 2 PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK PRESS PROG TO END If the Guide Channel Set screen appears go to step Ml If the VCR Plus Program screen appears

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