JVC HR-J633U User's Manual
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1. 13 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 14 Simple Playback 14 Simple Recording 15 LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 16 Playback 16 Still iret ee 16 Slow Reverse Reverse Slow Or Fast Motion geil ce ES 16 Manual Tracking a 17 Select The Soundtrack 18 Superimpose 19 Skip Searc Mi tero rne 20 Repeat Playback cnet 20 5 pisce iot esaet aeter rae 20 Instant ReVIew eere tree n 21 Counter eese 21 COUNTER MEMON 21 Tape Position 22 Next Function Memory 22 AV COMPU LINK Playback 22 Active Video Calibration 24 Prepatation 24 ee 25 Playpack de 26 Recording 27 Record One Program While Watching Another esee 27 Display Elapsed Recording Time 27 Stereo SAP Second Audio Program 28 To Record SAP Programs 28 T IMER RECORDING 29 Instant Timer Recording ITR 29 On Screen Timer Programming2. 21 Instant ReView At the press of a button you can power up your VCR rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer recorded program ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW The power comes on and the VCR searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically You can access a program 2 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape If for example you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one press REVIEW three times To find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF and search visually for the program s start point Counter Reset RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Press C RESET NOTE By pressing the DISPLAY button you can change the display to show the counter reading channel number or clock time Channel number is not displayed during playback Counter Memory When activated this feature returns the tape to counter position ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY Press C RESET during playback at a point you want to have quick access to later The counter reads 00M 005 Then press The Counter Memory indicator in the front display panel lights RETURN TO COUNTER POSITION ZERO Press STOP during playback then
3. AM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR J633U FUP or Customer Use INSTRUCTIONS DIOE der ocated on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No HR J633U Serial No PU30425 1774 1 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR Failure to heed the following precautions may result in CAUTIONS damage to the VCR remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the in environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK in direct sunlight 00 NOT OPEN in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are CAUTION REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK generated DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE 2 DO NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pr
4. AV COMPU LINK AV COMPU LINK II VCR ONLY AV COMPU LINK AUDIO IN Television _ 24 YBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Your VCR is equipped with the Active Video Calibration feature which checks the condition of the tape in use during recording e Active Vi d and playback and compensates to provide highest possible recording and playback pictures The default setting for both recording and playback is ON e e Calibration Preparation TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS VIDEO CALIBRATION SCREEN Press CHA Y or SHUTTLE MAIN MENU PLUS A v to place the arrow next to VIDEO PROGRAM SET CALIBRATION then press OK CUSTOM SET VIDEO CALIBRATION PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE 4 Place the arrow next to ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION ON by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A v RECORDING 157 ONE then press OK to move the PLAYBACK ON arrow to the Playback OFF section Set Playback to ON then press MENU as PRESS THEN OK many times as necessary to PRESS MENU TO END return to the normal screen Pressing OK returns the arrow to the Recording sect
5. 29 Check And Cancel Programs 31 AMO TIMOR a ore Ea eet e een 32 E DITING 33 Edit To Or From Another VCR 33 Control Two JVC VCRS 33 Edit From A Camcorder 34 Assemble Editing 96 S rca FEATURES 37 TV Multi Brand Remote Control 37 Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control 38 Child Lock 38 T ROUBLESHOOTING 39 Power 39 Tape Transpori 39 Playback 39 Recording 39 Timer Recording 40 Other Problems 40 Q UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 41 Piayback ditt Recording 81 Timer Recording 41 5 5 42 NDEX 43 List Of Terms 43 Front View 44 Rear View 44 Front Display Panel 45 Remote Control 45 For SERVICING 46 W iran 47 _ 6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
6. CHECK CONTENTS Ba s C Make sure the package contains all of the accessories 1 listed in SPECIFICATIONS r pg 42 Connections SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable CONNECT VCR TO TV 2 connection method you use depends the type of Flat Feeder TV you have RF Connection To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV b Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN jack on the rear of the VCR Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna terminal AC Power Cord AV Connection To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals a Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration b Connect an Audio Video Cable not supplied between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV Back of VCR ANTENNA IN RF Antenna or Cable input OUT CONNECT VCR z RF Cable POWER SOURCE provided Connect the power plug to an AC outlet e The clock will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR pg 7 FINAL PREPARATION FOR
7. A No it is normal Q Noise bars appear during multi speed search What s the problem A This is normal Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes Q Sometimes during Index Search the VCR can t find the program want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 41 RECORDING Q When pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode after 5 minutes to protect the heads In IT Record pause mode the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can I program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A You won t see the picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu but the audio from the program or tape you re viewing is present ATTENTION checking the cassette operate the unit as usual This recorder contains
8. 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Cypress CA 90630 0024 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu 96819 2040 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 14505 Commerce Way 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Miami Lakes FL 33016 1512 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 305 362 6252 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel ACCE
9. 25 PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording STOP RECORDING Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab _ 1 6 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE If there is vertical jitter press CHA or Y on the VCR s front panel or remote to stabilize the picture FRAME BY FRAME COO PLAYBACK FF Advance the tape one frame by pressing PAUSE again To control direction press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 4 or EIE during still picture mode 9 NO 7 i RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY during still picture mode Nn 2 lt a Slow Reverse Reverse Slow Or Fast Motion Picture DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press SHUTTLE PLUS ka a or gt gt To increase the speed in the forward direction press PI To decrease the speed in the forward direction press 4 4 To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode continue to press K lt after selecting all the forward slow motion modes Press FF for forward fast motion or REW for reverse fast motion
10. RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK 2 Press PLAY NOTES Press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds for short fast motion searches When the button is released normal playback resumes e If noise bars appear during playback or slow motion correct using manual tracking t pg 17 Manual Tracking Once playback begins the VCR s automatic tracking function is engaged If noise appears in the picture you can override this and make the adjustment manually ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE During playback press the CHA Y buttons on the 1 VCR s front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING Press CHA v on the VCR s front panel or remote Press 2 lightly for fine adjust or press and hold for coarse adjust Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved RE ENCAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press the CHA v buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously When automatic tracking is re engaged video calibration is automatically activated NOTE During slow motion playback simply press or Y on the VCR s front panel or remote to adjust tracking d YBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously Normal and Hi Fi and play back the selected one
11. 16 17 18 JERROLD 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 OAK 19 20 21 PANASONIC 24 25 26 PIONEER 13 14 RCA 24 25 26 REGAL 15 16 17 18 SUMSUNG 08 13 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09 10 SIGMA 19 20 21 SL MARX 08 13 SPRUCER 24 25 26 TELEVIEW 08 13 TOCOM 22 23 VIDEOWAY 11 12 ZENITH 11 12 masi d 99 Before requesting service for a problem use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily corrected and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 The clock works but the VCR s The TIMER mode is engaged with Press TIMER to disengage power won t come on Auto Timer set to OFF r pg 32 3 The remote control won t function e The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones The A B CODE switch is in the Re perform the A B Code setting wrong position gt pg 33 The TV CABLE VCR switch is in the Set the switch to the position wrong position corresponding with the unit you want to operate TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the window side is up the during loading and is ejected rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette 2 The tape stops during
12. 6 If not step 9 ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to place the arrow next to SPECIAL FUNCTION then press OK SELECT MODE Press CHA v or SHUTTLE SPECIAL FUNCTION PLUS A v to place the arrow next to PAUSE PAUSE AV COMPU LINK PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press MENU 35 13 ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to place the arrow next to AUX INPUT then press OK SELECT INPUT If you are connecting the AUX INPUT cable to the AV connectors on the front of DN the VCR place the arrow next to FRONT by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v If PRESS A v TO SELECT you are connecting the AV PRESS MENU TO END cable to the AV connectors on the back of the VCR place the arrow next to REAR by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary START PLAYER 12 Set the camcorder to its play mode START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode If you are using a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder it can put the recorder automatically into Play mode Refer to camcorder s instruction manual _ 96 Assemble Editing adds recorded scene to another succession As se
13. If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge 6 Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase 7 Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from
14. PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A Y then press OK STORE DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number MANUAL CHANNEL SET using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CHA SHUTTLE PLUS then press ADD to add or CH SKIP to delete Repeat CATV CH 125 SKIP SELECT CH NO AND for each channel you want PRESS ADD SKIP to store or skip PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary _ i 1 4 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETE 6 I m p 1 Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Don t apply too much p ayba C lc pressure when inserting The VCR s power comes on automatically If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel s The counter is automatically reset to 00M 005 S if the cassette s record safety tab has been removed 5 playback begins automatically FIND PROGRAM 5 POINT C3 JVC 2 If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW K To go forward press FF START PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY VIDEO
15. SCREEN N2 3 Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SUPERIMPOSE by AUTO TIMER pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A Y then AUDIO MONITOR press OK AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to CHA Y or SHUTTLE 0N PLUS A v OFF PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END Press OSD m All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds leaving the counter information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode on the screen No indication during still and search Press OSD again to clear the display RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE If you engage the Record Pause mode RECORD PAUSE is displayed whether SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON or OFF The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing Tuned in channel or AUX iliary mode When the channel is changed the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds Clock time Tape position indicator Cassette Loaded mark When a cassette is loaded the mark is displayed for 5 seconds It blinks when the VCR s EJECT button is pushed Operation mode When the operation mode is changed the new mode is displayed RECORD 5 sec PLAY 5 sec FF REW 5 sec when engaged from Stop mode RECORD PAUSE fo
16. USE 5 Select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch 75 ohm terminal Back of VCR on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration Turn on the power to the TV You are now able to perform simple playback r pg 14 and recording r pg 15 If Auto is displayed on the front display panel the clock is being set automatically Wait for the time to be displayed before powering on the VCR NOTES e The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR The VCR s CH3 CHA switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4 e The 4 switch is preset to the CH3 position Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area e If your TV has no AV input terminals set the channel on the TV to correspond to the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR Even if your TV has AV input terminals you must connect it to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show while watching another pg 27 e For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index REAR VIEW t pg 44 masi INITIAL SETTINGS Clock 7 Automatic Clock Setting The time and date can be set automatically from additional clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the Host Channel and it is a PBS channel in your area With the anten
17. gt pg 6 Audio Input Connector L r pg 33 Video Input Connector r pg 33 Audio Input Connector R gt pg 33 Video Output Connector F pg 6 Remote PAUSE Connector gt pg 34 O RF OUT Connector lt pg 6 AV COMPU LINK Connector r pg 22 IN Connector pg 6 Hi Fi Audio Output Connector R r pg 6 Q Video Mode Indicator r pg 7 Instant Timer Recording Indicator pg 29 Timer Mode Indicator r pg 30 O Clock Display gt pg 7 Counter Display gt pg 21 Multichannel TV Sound Indicators pg 28 Recording Mode Indicator r pg 15 Play Mode Indicator r pg 14 REMOTE CONTROL Provided MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Cassette Loaded Mark Counter Memory Mark t pg 21 Tape Speed Indicators r pg 15 AM PM Indicators pg 7 Channel Display AU for AUX mode gt pg 34 Pause Mode Indicator gt pg 15 Instant REVIEW Button gt pg 21 A B Code Select Switch r pg 33 NUMBER Buttons pg 9 AUX Mode Select Button cF pg 34 CANCEL Button pg 31 Counter C RESET tx pg 21 Channel CH SKIP Button r pg 13 volume VOL Buttons r pg 37 DISPLAY Button gt pg 21 Q Recording Speed SP EP Button r pg 15 Rewind REW Button pg 14 PLAY Button r pg 14 Record REC Button r pg 15 Cou
18. m b e To use your VCR as the recorder Editin g LOAD CASSETTES Insert the original cassette in the player and the recording cassette in the recorder SET TAPE SPEED Set to SP or EP by pressing the SP EP button on the remote control ENGAGE RECORD STANDBY MODE Press and hold PAUSE and press REC PLAY REC PAUSE FIND EDIT START POINT Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to be edited START EDITING When you reach the scene on the original tape to be edited press PLAY to initiate the recorder s record mode STOP EDITING Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder CONTINUE EDITING Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add additional scenes NOTE Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the playback deck masi d 87 Multi Brand Remote Control In addition to controlling several functions on JVC remote control TVs the VCR s remote control can control these functions on the TV brands listed below Before you start e Turn the TV s power on using its remote control Set the remote control s TV CABLE VCR switch to TV SET TV BRAND CODE 1 Refer to the chart below While holding down POWER enter your TV s brand code using the NUMBER keys then press STOP Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV you don t have to repe
19. microcomputers External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning In such cases switch the power off and unplug the power cord Then plug it in again and switch power on Take out the cassette After 42 GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output SPECIFICATIONS AC 120 V 60 Hz 21W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 49 to140 F Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 94 x 276 mm 14 3 16 x 3 3 4 x 10 7 8 3 4 kg 7 5 Ibs VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 240 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced TIMER Clock reference Program capacity Memory backup time ACCESSOR
20. minutes NOTES You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR s front panel e After you set the time the previous display reappears To check remaining recording time press REC once during recording and the remaining time is displayed for about 5 vipEo sP seconds Be careful not to press again during this 5 seconds or you ll add 30 more minutes to the recording You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must Q n Sc ree n be set before you can program the timer t pg 7 LOAD A CASSETTE m e r 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load e Programming ACCESS PROGRAM SET Refer to the illustration on page 30 SCREEN Press MENU then press OK PROGRAM 1 DATE START STOP CHANNEL PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE If you program the VCR to timer record a show on September 6 channel 40 from 12 00 noon to 1 00 PM in SP mode the screen will look like this PROGRAM 1 DATE 9 6 SUN START 12 00 PM STOP d CHANNEL PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END NOTES To disengage the timer before recording
21. or both together ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A Y then press OK ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN Place the arrow next to N2 FUNCTION 3 AUDIO MONITOR by PT AE pressing CHA v or SUPERIMPOSE SHUTTLE PLUS A Y then press OK AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE You have three choices AUDIO MONITOR a Hi Fi b Normal Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing PRESS A v TO SELECT CHA Y or SHUTTLE PRESS MENU TO END PLUS A v RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi soundtrack the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make at the Audio Monitor screen 19 recall an indication Superimpose This function switchable between ON and OFF determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE
22. starts press TIMER again Pressing once more re engages it In case of a power failure after programming the VCR s memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes If you select PROGRAM SET without having set the date and time an error message appears Follow its instructions If you enter a start time that has already passed ERROR appears on the screen and flashes Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date TIMER RECORDING cont SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to select a vacant program number then press OK The first time you do this all numbers will be vacant so just press OK when the screen appears SET PROGRAM INFORMATION Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date start stop time and channel number Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to set AM PM and tape speed Then press OK after AM PM channel number and tape speed settings The next setting that can be set begins flashing e Any information comprised of 1 digit except the channel number should have a 0 entered before it SHUTTLE PLUS A v buttons In this case press OK after each setting NOTE If you are using a cable box enter the cable box channel not the channel to be recorded The channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box The cable box channel is the VCR s channel that displays the chennels received by
23. subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 5 Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature The Index on pages 43 45 lists frequently used terms and the number of the first page on which they are used or explained in the manual This section also illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the remote control e The gt mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below e Cautions on page 2 e Important Products Safety Instructions on the previous pages masi 5 NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections 6 NITIAL SETTINGS 7 Clock e 7 Automatic Clock Setting 7 Preparatoria eode 7 L nguage Sel ct ie eee eere rte 8 rero esr ui 8 8 SEMI AUtO 1 2 eene seran sonne 9 Manual u sum a 10 Tuner 5 556 I Set Receivable Channels 11 Add Or Delete A Channel
24. the basic recording procedure To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording select HI FI at the Audio Monitor screen I pg 18 To Record SAP Programs ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS Ay then press OK ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN Place the arrow next to ND AUDIO by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press OK SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to ON by pressing CHAY 2ND AUDIO or SHUTTLE PLUS A v O0N OFF Co PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTES e If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded both the Normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio program is not recorded e If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks masi d 29 This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the VCR off after Instant Timer 7 START RECORDING Recording ITR ENGAGETIR MODE 2 Press REC again ITR blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel SET RECORDING DURATION 3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press REC to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30
25. CALIBRATION appears on screen r pg 26 STOP EJECT STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 T 120 ST 120 T 160 ST 160 ST 210 Compact VHS TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes However it will record and play back regular VHS signals only It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape 15 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CHA Y Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys then press ENTER The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP to set the recording speed Simple Recording START RECORDING Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the VCR s front panel Active Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette pg
26. CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS A Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE At the Override Auto Clock Set screen place the arrow next to AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS AY then press OK OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK SET SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END TURN OFF THE VCR The Auto Clock Set screen appears Read the message press MENU to return to the normal screen then turn off the VCR until you see the time displayed AUTO CLOCK SET TO AUTOMATICALLY SET THE CLOCK TURN THE VCR OFF NOW LEAVE OFF UNTIL TIME IS DISPLAYED ON VCR _ 9 Semi Auto SELECT MODE 2 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen place the arrow next to SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS Y then press OK ACCESS SELECT SCREENS At the Semi Auto Clock SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET Set screen place the i HOST CHANNEL SELECT arrow next to the desired TIME ZONE SELECT mode by pressing CHA Y D S T SELECT or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press OK PRESS A v THEN OK To select the Host Channel PRESS MENU TO END step 4 To select the Time Zone step 5 To select the D S T mode step 6 SELECT HOST CHANNEL NUMBER You can either select HOST CHANNEL SELECT AUTO or enter
27. FUNCTION Settlng eerte reet rete e eR 18 Host Channel 9 l Index Search nite r aps Insert Cassette Instant ReView ITR Instant Timer Recording L Lariguage 7 M LLL c Manual Channel Setting Manual Clock Setting Manual eese Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 37 N _ o o Next Function Memory 22 O o o o On Screen Display 19 Override Auto Clock Setting esses 8 P PBS Chanriel st Re IRE RUN 7 RR 14 Program Settlng ceu cert 29 R _ _ Record Safety Tab Recording Repeat Playback Reverse Motion Playback Reverse Playback Reverse Slow Motion Playback CONNECTOR 5 SAP Second Audio Second Audio Semi Auto Clock Setting Sh ttle Pl us eret Skip Search enn Slow Motion Playback Specifications Still Playback Superimpose T Tape Position Indicator eene 22 Tape Speed Setting u s rrt teinte einen Time
28. IES Provided accessories Quartz 1 year programmable timer 8 programs Approx 10 min RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice masi List Of Terms 45 This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names The first page on which the term appears is listed Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual A A B GOCE ges X Active Video Calibration Add Channel A dio MORIOE inai Auto Channel Setting A to Auto Clock Setting Auto Daylight Saving Time Auto TIM Gls Automatic Tracking Aux Input eer AV Compu Link Playback AV Senium Cancel Progra ao incensi te rtt e er 31 Cassette 5 munaa rr rr terr tie CHING LOCK aee irt rete petes Connection to TV Contents a sett teres Counter MeMO n aerae iisas Counter reet tren 21 Delete Channel 13 E z d etel eu Ue 33 F _ oo Fast Motion Playback ce ettet Frame by Frame Playback
29. RESPONDANTE 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 VHS He Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment m Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However only VHS recordings can be played back in this model m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment masi INPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be eq
30. SSORIES To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 masi d 47 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 PURCHASERAT 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 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
31. TO END CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS AY then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen TV CATV CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE d 12 INITIAL SETTINGS cont PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Place the arrow next to AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 AUTO CHANNEL SET by pressing or TV SHUTTLE PLUS A Y then S E press OK Receivable SCANNING channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CHA Y buttons and PRESS MENU TO END non receivable channels are skipped NOTES At the end of Auto Channel Set SCAN PLETED appears on screen If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the band setting and connections and start again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary _ mam 13 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure To add a channel go to step 2 To delete a channel skip to step 4 ACCESS AFC SCREEN Place the arrow next to AFC by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A Y then press OK MAKE SELECTION Place the arrow next to SPCL by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen PRESS A v TO SELECT
32. Zone Selection Timer Programming Timer Recording irit eroe tenter T ner Setting sacer 44 FRONT VIEW d INDEX cont VIDEO AUDIO R 1 00 0105 g i ES PILI Lt me ae GJ pu L v Power ON OFF Button pg 7 Cassette Loading Slot Rewind Button pg 14 Reverse Search Button r pg 16 Q Play Button gt pg 14 Fast Forward Button gt pg 14 Audio Input Connector r pg 34 Menu Button pg 7 Front Display Panel gt pg 45 Remote Control Sensor Channel A v Buttons gt pg 7 B OK Button r pg 7 Forward Search Button r pg 16 Record Button gt pg 15 Video Input Connector r pg 34 Stop Eject Button r pg 14 Mono Audio Input Connector r pg 34 D Pause Button r pg 15 Audio Input Connector L gt pg 34 REAR VIEW HUUUUUUUU VIDEO CH3 CH4 Q Power Cord r pg 6 Hi Fi Audio Output Connector L pg 6 Mono Audio Input Connector r pg 33 Q Channel 3 4 Switch
33. a PBS channel number For CATV automatic channel CH AUTO selection simply press MENU To manually select the PBS channel press the PRESS A v TO SELECT appropriate NUMBER key PRESS MENU TO END CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS Y to cycle through the channel numbers hold button down to speed through numbers and stop when the desired number appears Press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears NOTE There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data SELECT TIME ZONE 5 You can either select TIME ZONE SELECT or select the AUTO MOUNTAIN correct zone If you ATLANTIC PACIFIC selected AUTO in step 4 EASTERN ALASKA and if you live near the CENTRAL HAWAII boundary of an adjacent time zone or receive PRESS A v TO SELECT cable TV channels a PBS PRESS MENU TO END channel from a different time zone may become your host channel Therefore in this case make sure to manually select the correct time zone Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS Ay then press AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME MENU to return to the Semi Auto Clock Set screen This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time With Auto DST activated CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 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 ad
34. a monaural VCR as the player connect the player s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Set to AUX With this VCR press NUMBER key 0 AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel number NOTE When using this VCR as the recorder make sure to select FRONT or REAR depending on which input connectors you use at the Aux Input Screen To select the correct AUX input connector follow steps 4 5 9 11 from the Edit From A Camcorder section r pg 42 aii START PLAYER Set to its play mode START RECORDER Set to its record mode Recorder Another VCR Player Your VCR N2 z 00000 r 000000000 J CO AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Control Two JVC VCRs The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A B CODE switch You can set this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A The switch is preset to A because this VCR normally responds to A code signals You can easily modify thi
35. at this step until you replace your remote control s batteries PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other TRY OPERATING TV 2 Press POWER on the remote to turn off the TV s power If it goes off try other operations The POWER TV VIDEO CHA v VOL and NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to operate the TV For some brands of TV you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys To return the remote to VCR control set the TV CABLE VCR switch to VCR NOTE Depending on the kind of TV there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC 01 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 1 04 RCA 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 HITACHI 10 PANASONIC 2 11 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO SEARS 13 Child Lock SPECIAL FEATURES cont This feature allows you to prevent the operation of the VCR Turn the VCR s power on Press and hold POWER on the remote control until the Child Lock indicator appears on the front display panel To cancel Child Lock press POWER on the remote to turn the VCR on During timer recording pressing TIMER also cancels Child Lock NOTES When Child Lock is engaged make sure to keep the remote control out of the reach of children Timer recording can be performed while Child Lock is
36. ds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may exp
37. e RF connection r pg 6 press TV VIDEO The VCR s VIDEO indicator goes out and the TV broadcast being recorded disappears If using the AV connection pg 6 change the TV s input mode from AV to TV SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING 2 Use the channel selector to set the channel you want to watch Display Elapsed Recording Time RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Before recording starts press C RESET The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the tape runs DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN During recording press OSD at any time to see the 2 elapsed time All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time Press OSD again to remove the display e Make sure SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON r pg 19 _ 28 ITS AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program Your VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi channel TV Sound broadcasts e The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception and SAP lights during SAP program reception Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio To Record Stereo Programs simply follow
38. e clock correctly However if an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system In this case perform the Semi Auto pg 9 or Manual rx pg 10 clock setting procedure If AUTO remains in the display for more than 30 minutes perform the Semi Auto rx pg 9 or Manual r pg 10 clock setting procedure In the case of Semi Auto you have to set the Host Channel manually If AUTO CLOCK SET or SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET is selected the clock will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on the hour except for 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM according to the incoming PBS channel clock setting data Automatic clock adjustments can only be received when the VCR s power is turned off If appears on the display your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel If everything is connected and set correctly perform the manual clock setting procedure r pg 10 Preparation TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER If watching channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU 2 Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN At the Ma
39. el A Program yg A PROGRAM Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as necessary TO NORMAL Ho Press MENU as many times as necessary If there are still programs remaining go to step 6 d ENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER again TIMER RECORDING cont Auto Timer When activated this function engages the timer when the VCR is turned off and disengages it when the power is turned on automatically ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUS AY then press OK ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press OK Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below Or during on screen timer programming ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN In step 5 in the On Screen Timer Programming 1 procedure r pg 30 press MENU SELECT MODE 2 Place the arrow next to AUTO TIMER your choice ON or OFF by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU _ 33 You use your VCR as the player or the recorder Edit To Or MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable not supplied between the From Another player s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors When using your VCR as the recorder and
40. en press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program CORRECTIVE ACTION If you need the skipped channels restore them F pg 13 Press PAUSE to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording The TV CABLE VCR switch is set to Set the switch to TV a position other than TV e The clock setting data received from the Host Channel is incorrect Set the switch to CABLE Select a different Host Channel during the Semi Auto setting procedure pg 9 or perform the Manual setting procedure F pg 10 masi PLAYBACK Q What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search A The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q During search slow still and frame by frame playback can t hear any audio What s the problem A This is normal Q During search still and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause A Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the picture Q When returning from multi speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should be concerned about this
41. engaged The feature remains in effect after the recording is finished Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control The VCR s remote control can control functions on the cable boxes listed below Some cable box brands have more than one code If the cable box will not function with one code try entering another Before you start e Turn the cable box s power on using its remote control Set the TV CABLE VCR switch on your VCR s remote control to CABLE SET CABLE BOX BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below While holding down POWER enter your cable box s brand code using the NUMBER keys then press STOP Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box you don t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control s batteries TRY OPERATING CABLE BOX 2 Press POWER on the remote to turn off the cable box s power If it goes off try other operations e The POWER CHA v and NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to operate the cable box For some brands of cable box you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys To return the remote to VCR operation set its TV CABLE VCR switch to VCR NOTE Depending on the kind of cable box there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE CURTIS 09 10 GEMINI 08 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 HAMLIN 15
42. esence of 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons MOISTURE CONDENSATION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it alert the user to the presence of important operating and from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid maintenance servicing instructions the literature conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass accompanying tie appliance filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensa tion may occur keep the VCR s power turned on for a few WARNI NG hours to let the moisture dry HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads the playback picture to b blurred or inter UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE rupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such CAUTION troubles occur This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE COR
43. hanged 3 The remote control won t operate my TV 4 The remote control won t operate The TV CABLE VCR switch is set to my cable box a position other than CABLE 5 Even though Auto or Semi Auto clock setting has been selected the clock is incorrect e The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged The VCR has not been set up properly Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded e The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record program information has not been programmed correctly The end of tape was reached during timer recording POSSIBLE CAUSE e Those channels have been preset to be skipped Recording is in progress Check or re perform the clock timer settings to ensure correctness Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel Re perform the clock set up proce dures r pg 7 Timer programming can t be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact Check the programmed data and re program as necessary th
44. in Menu screen MAIN MENU place the arrow next to PROGRAM SET CUSTOM SET by FUNCTION SET pressing CHA Y or TUNER SET SHUTTLE PLUS Ay then CUSTOM SET press OK VIDEO CALIBRATION PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END INITIAL SETTINGS cont Language Select 2 2 ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN The messages are preset to appear in English If you want to see them in Spanish or French place the arrow next to LANGUAGE SELECT by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS Y then press OK CUSTOM SET OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT LANGUAGE At the Language Select screen place the arrow next to the desired language by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS AY then press MENU The Custom Set screen reappears Clock Setting This step must be performed before going on to Auto Semi Auto or Manual clock setting procedures each starts from step 2 Auto need only be selected if Semi Auto or Manual had previously been selected LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH ESPA OL FRANCAIS PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN Place the arrow at the Custom Set screen next to OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS AY then press OK Auto CUSTOM SET OVERRIDE AUTO
45. ion ENENS u 25 Recording Perform steps 1 3 on page 15 Simple Recording before continuing PLAY C lt U START RECORDING press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on 1 Press and hold REC and DURING CALIBRATION the VCR s front panel The VCR takes about 7 72 seconds to assess the START lt quality of the tape in E use then recording ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION begins with the picture level optimized NOTES CALIBRATION COMPLETE e Calibration occurs immediately prior to both the first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette It does not take place during recording ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION In the case of timer recording calibration takes place for both SP and EP before the first timer recording after inserting the cassette regardless of the tape speed selected for that recording Once the cassette is ejected the calibration data is canceled The next time the cassette is used for recording calibration is re performed SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the Active Video Calibration screen will not appear pg 19 ATTENTION As calibration takes place before recording actually starts there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY on the remote or REC on the VCR s front panel are pressed To make s
46. ive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 TV broadcasts won t record properly 3 Tape to tape editing won t work TIMER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING cont The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con nected The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on The recorder s input mode has been set incorrectly Set the VCR to the appropriate channel Refer to the directions and the illustration under Edit To And From Another VCR pg 33 or Edit From A Camcorder r pg 34 and properly connect the units Make sure the power to all units is on Set the recorder s input mode to AUX and select FRONT or REAR at the Aux Input Screen rz pg 35 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Timer recording won t work On screen timer programming won t work TIMER and on the front display panel won t stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and TIMER and 00 on the front display panel won t stop blinking TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and TIMER and 69 won t stop blinking OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1 When scanning channels some of them are skipped over 2 The channel can t be c
47. justed to 1 00 AM SELECT D S T MODE You have three choices D S T SELECT a Select AUTO and the adjustment to your VCR s prove clock will be made OFF according to the incoming signal from the host channel PRESS A v TO SELECT b Select ON and the PRESS MENU TO END adjustment will be made based on the clock itself c Select OFF if Daylight Saving Time doesn t apply to you Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS Ay then press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears IMPORTANT After performing the Semi Auto clock set procedure make sure that the VCR is off before the next hour so that the clock can be set The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM Manual SELECT MODE At the Override Auto Clock Set screen place the arrow next to MANUAL CLOCK SET by pressing CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A Y then press OK SET DATE TIME AND D S T The Manual Clock Set SUNSET screen is displayed and the POE ELDER 5 first setting that can be set DATE 1 1 96 MON TIME AM begins flashing Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the PRESS HUMBER date and time if only 1 OR A v THEN OK digit press 0 first Press PRESS MENU TO END CHA Y or SHUTTLE PLUS A Y to set AM PM and D S T Daylight Savi
48. mini plug connector TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 3 Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET then press OK masi d 25 ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN Press CHA SHUTTLE FUNCTION PLUS A v to place the AUTO TIMER arrow next to SPECIAL THREE FUNCTION then press AUDIO MONITOR OK AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS A v THEN OK Example PRESS MENU TO END ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK Press CHA Y or SHUTTLE SPECIAL FUNCTION PLUS A v to place the arrow PAUSE next to AV COMPU LINK BV COMPU LINK PRESS A v TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN y4 Press MENU as many times as necessary PERFORM AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY if the cassette s 0 record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically Linked components are turned on and the TV set to its VIDEO mode automatically Your VCR NOTE Connection varies depending on the type of TV you have Please refer to the TV s instruction manual when making this zl UOOUO00000 connection AV COMPU LINK Cable not supplied
49. n this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer 9 DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 6 Printed in Malaysia COPYRIGHT 1995 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 1295HOV k UN k PJ
50. na cable connected your VCR can automatically set the clock when the power plug is first connected to an AC outlet The auto clock function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the clock setting data of the Host Channel Don t turn the power on until the time or appears on ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS If you perform Auto or Semi Auto clock setting procedures Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR s power plug into the AC outlet If you have more than one PBS channel you may have to select the PBS channel if Auto clock setting is not successful The cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock adjustment times or the adjustment will not take place If you perform Auto clock setting successfully D S T will be set to AUTO In this case at the D S T adjustment time r gt pg 9 your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area or the adjustment will not take place If the clock is not set correctly change the D S T setting to ON or OFF see step 6 of Semi Auto procedure or step 3 Manual procedure the front display panel Before the clock is set AUTO appears on the display NOT SET SET EE EFT UBER f A After setting the current time appears in hours and minutes The automatic clock setting function will normally set th
51. ng Time to ON automatic adjustment based on VCR s clock or OFF if D S T doesn t apply to you Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings The next setting that can be set begins flashing When you re finished with this set up procedure press MENU to start the clock NOTE CHA v and SHUTTLE PLUS A Y can be used to perform all operations In this case press OK after each setting MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press or SHUTTLE D S T ON PLUS kaa until the item you want to change blinks then set as in step 3 Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER If watching on channel 3 or 4 press TV VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to TUNER SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v then press OK ACCESS BAND SCREEN Place the arrow next to TUNER SET BAND by pressing CHA or SHUTTLE PLUS BAND AY then press OK AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SET FREQUENCY BAND 5 If you receive your TV BAND channels from an external antenna select TV If you receive your TV channels from a cable TV system select CATV Place the arrow next to PRESS A v TO SELECT your choice by pressing PRESS MENU
52. nter C MEMORY Button gt pg 21 ADD Button pg 13 MENU Button c pg 7 POWER ON OFF Button F pg 7 ENTER Button pg 15 On Screen Display OSD Button gt pg 19 D DAILY Timer Recording Button r pg 30 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button gt pg 30 TIMER Button r pg 30 Channel CH A v Buttons pg 7 TV VIDEO Button pg 7 TV CABLE VCR Switch r pg 37 Fast Forward FF Button r pg 14 PAUSE Button r pg 15 STOP Button r pg 14 SKIP SEARCH Button F pg 20 OK Button pg 7 SHUTTLE PLUS Button r pg 7 E 46 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5357 Aurora IL 60504 8149 201 808 9279 770 339 2522 708 851 7855
53. ords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and un
54. ose 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 performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL All major sections and
55. press REW The tape rewinds and stops at approximately 00M 005 automatically To cancel Counter Memory press C MEMORY gt a C De PGE 900 gt lt 2 x 7 gt Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on screen when from the stop mode you press FF REW or perform an Index Search or Instant ReView The position of lI in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape COUNT 0 33 27 SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear F pg 19 Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding Before continuing ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind press REW then press PLAY within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind press REW then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind press REW then press TIMER within 2 seconds AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC s AV COMPU LINK compo nents including amplifiers receivers and televisions MAKE CONNECTION Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration on page 23 The AV COMPU LINK cable is a mono 3 5 mm mini plug to mono 3 5 mm
56. r as long as Pause is engaged and ITR 5 sec OUNT speed indicator INDEX indication Counter reading Audio mode indicators Counter memory on off STOP Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback Normal playback resumes automatically NOTE To return to normal playback during a Skip Search press PLAY Repeat Playback START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY until PLAY blinks on the front display panel during playback then release entire tape is played back 20 times STOP REPEAT To stop press STOP at any time 2 NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS maa or BP also stops Repeat Playback Index Search This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape at recording start START SEARCH 1 While the tape is stopped press SHUTTLE PLUS 444 ACCESS DISTANT CODE To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press 2 SHUTTLE PLUS 44 or gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON F pg 19 Playback begins automatically when desired recording is located e To find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF and search visually for the start point
57. rewind or The Counter Memory indicator Press C MEMORY to disengage the fast forward M is lit on the front display Counter Memory mode and extin panel guish the indicator PLAYBACK e SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture If you re using the RF OUT connec Set the channel selector to channel 3 won t appear tion pg 6 the channel selector or 4 on the TV is set incorrectly If you re using the AV connection Set the TV receiver to its AV mode gt pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Noise appears 2 Noise appears during visual search 2 Noise appears during visual search search This is normal is normal lemisismomd 88 000000 3 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi e Automatic tracking is engaged Engage and adjust tracking manually soundtrack r3 pg 17 4 The playback picture is blurred or e The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Consult interrupted even though TV your JVC dealer r pg 46 broadcasts are clear 5 The Hi Fi soundtrack cannot be The AUDIO MONITOR option at Set AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI heard the Function Set screen was set gt pg 18 incorrectly RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording won t start There s no cassette loaded Insert a cassette e The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover the record safety tab removed hole with adhes
58. s VCR to accept B code commands Unplug the VCR s power cord from the AC outlet Set the A B CODE switch on the remote control to B Plug the VCR s power cord back into the AC outlet Turn the VCR s power back by pressing POWER on the remote 1 ro The VCR will now respond only to B code commands _ 34 You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the Edit From A MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable not supplied between the Camcorder camcorder s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors When a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder is used the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR The editing cable is a mono 3 5 mm mini plug to mono 3 5 mm mini plug connector LOAD A CASSETTE Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder Recorder Your VCR SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key 0 to set to AUX To rear panel PAUSE AV E 1 o Editing cable not supplied JVC camcorder only I ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU Camcorder ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET then press OK If you re using a JVC Master Edit Control equipped camcorder step
59. the cable box It is possible to set all information using the CHA Y or You can record selected programs at the same time every weekday or once a week Before entering the month press NUMBER key 8 DAILY or 9 WEEKLY Either DAILY or WEEKLY appears Press again and DAILY or WEEKLY disappears MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS ka a P until the item you want to change begins blinking Then set as in step 4 SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen gt pg 32 Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically e After timer recording is completed the VCR s power goes off automatically You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress the on screen menu will not be recorded e If the end of tape is reached during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected e When timer recording cable channels received through a Cable Box be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON ENGAGE TIMER MODE 31 1 2 3 Check And Cancel Programs DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press MENU then press OK CHECK PROGRAM INFOR MATION Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUS A v to check the programs in succession To Canc
60. the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP Elmwood Park New Jersey 07407 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retai
61. uipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to c
62. ure you record the desired scene or program completely first perform the following steps 1 Press and hold PAUSE and press REC to engage the RECORD PAUSE mode The VCR then automatically checks the condition of the tape and after about 7 seconds re enters RECORD PAUSE 2 Press PLAY to start recording W If you want to bypass Active Video Calibration and start recording right away set RECORDING to OFF in step 4 of the Preparation procedure r pg 24 Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback Before beginning perform steps 1 and 2 on page 14 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality N A Z based on the quality of VIDEO CALIBRATION the tape in use Z NN NOTES e When using rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs set PLAYBACK in step 4 of the Preparation procedure to either ON or OFF as desired e The Video Calibration screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking Even though the screen doesn t appear after that the Active Video calibration function is operative SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the Video Calibration screen will not appear tx pg 19 Pee 27 Record One Program While Recording Wetting Anoher ENGAGE TV MODE During recording e If using th
63. used 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 L ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 10 20 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across threshol
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