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JVC HR-DD740U User's Manual

1. AC Outlet Audio Video Cable supplied RF Cable supplied 75 ohm terminal Back of 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 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4 e The CH3 CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR s CH3 CH4 switch setting e If RF connection to TV is used when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture e Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another pg 39 e For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index REAR VIEW F pg 61 U N INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS gt pg 63 SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface CONNECT VCR TO TV The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have RF Connection e To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals a Disconnectthe T
2. 17 Cable Box Controller 15 Cancel Program as aiid trente tet ens 46 Cassette eee 23 Check Program aoire oa aa akaka a eraai nasia 46 Connection to TV ssssssseeee eene nnns 6 CONTENTS m 5 Counter M emory eese enne 31 Counter enne 31 DBS RecelVer cse ERR ia Erde 20 DBS Receiver Brand Setting 22 DBS Receiver Controller lasseren 20 Delete 14 Editing iE rte or Re Pm tes 48 F Frame by Frame 25 Function Setting iaraa el 28 Guide Channel 19 Guide Channel Setting neeese 19 Hu Host Channel Selection se eee 10 Pe Index Search sss enne 30 Insert Casseltte eec rore nire Per nis 23 Instant ReView nennen 30 ITR Instant Timer Recording eene 41 L Language Selection 8 6 8 en FRONT VIEW 1 1 MENU Button pg 8 VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors gt pg 48 2 Power On Off Button F pg 8 Front Display Panel c pg 61 3 Channel CH A v B
3. MENU Video Stabilizer By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR When this function is set to ON vertical vibration will be automatically corrected The default setting is OFF ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar S arrow to VIDEO STABILIZER by pressing PROGRAM SET or TIME SCANAV eevee then press OK CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE PRESS a V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACTIVATE VIDEO STA BILIZER Move the highlight bar VIDEO STABILIZER arrow to ON by pressing CH A v or TIME SCANA v a PRESS A V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press MENU NOTES e Regardless of the setting this function has no effect with SP recordings during recording and during special effects playback e When you finish viewing the tape be sure to set it back to O FF 28 EN BACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Superimpose This function switchable between ON and OFF determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET SC
4. 44 Check And Cancel 46 Auto ches isa 47 ts Edit From A Camcorder 48 Edit To Or From Another VCR 50 st TV Multi Brand Remote Control 51 Cable Box M ulti Brand Remote Control 52 DBS Receiver ulti Brand Remote Control 53 Control Two JVC VCRS sessies 54 55 55 Tape men 55 Playback 55 Recording 56 Timer Recording 56 Other Problems eene 57 UESTION S AND ANSWERS 58 Playback 58 Recording eene nnne 58 Timer Recording 58 List Of 59 Front View Rear View Front Display Panel 61 Remote Control eee 62 Sencmoss gs For SERVICING Only in U S A 64 W iran Only in U S A 65 6 EN Basic Connections Antenna or Cable ANTENNA IN Antenna or Cable input Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer Te not supplied AC Power Cord
5. sss 24 36 Time Zone Selection sse 11 Tiner Setting see ted 12 Variable Speed Search 36 VCR PIUSH eee tcn i eer Rie 18 VCR Plus Timer Programming 42 VCR Plus Timer 42 Video 2 27 List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names A AIB Code sis ccr rne ccr Pt RESP austen 54 Add eter ees 14 ens coin ehe ec meter ai epa re ee ad 14 Audio Monitor esee nennen 29 Auto Channel 12 Auto Clock Setting sseseeeem 11 Auto Daylight Saving 11 AUtO PICIUTG iere reete oerte rtr tee PR Pena ni re 34 Auto Timer ssesseeeeeneenennen nennen nnns 47 Automatic 26 cerei prune 49 AV Compu Link Playback 32 AV Connection 6 B BOM iu cen rire Fee toa Ee ERR FEE ER FL EE CREER ERROR 13 CableiBOX dete 15 Cable Box Brand
6. ese linis SETTINGS 7 Plug amp Play 7 Language 8 dtd PN 9 Preparato ete er i eer pete den 9 10 rro cede 11 12 Set Receivable 5 12 Add Or Delete A 14 Cable Box Control eese 15 Situate And Connect Controller 15 Set Cable Box utput 16 Set Cable Box Brand 17 VCR Plus Setup 18 DBS Receiver Control enses 20 Situate And Connect Controller 20 Set DBS Receiver utput Channel 21 Set DBS Receiver Brand 22 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 23 Simple Playback 23 Simple Recording eene 24 LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 25 Playback Features esee 25 Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback 25 Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion 25 High Speed Search 5 6 25 Manu
7. 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 U nauthorized 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 IN STRUCTIO N MANUAL e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 5 Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature e The Index on pages 59 62 lists frequently used terms and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual This section also illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the remote control e The gt mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information e Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFO RE YOU INSTALL YOUR N EW VCR please read the sections literature listed below e Cautions on page 2 e Important Products Safety Instructions on the previous pages CONTENTS Risse YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections
8. 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 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 201 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 101 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 954 472 1960 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists an
9. REMOTE CONTROL CABLE DBS operatio NNQ CABLE DBS button TVNCR NY ss then press 0 9 ENTER TV NEDDS 8 9 TS So 0 Se l JVC The glow in the dark buttons shown in white on the illustration above are helpful when using the remote control in darkened rooms IN D EX cont CABLE D BS Button c pg 52 53 TV Button pg 51 Button c pg 39 SET Button c pg 51 DISPLAY Button gt pg 31 ENTER Button c pg 24 On Screen Display 0 50 Button gt pg 28 TIMER Button gt pg 43 Counter C MEMORY Button c pg 31 ADD Button c pg 14 9 CANCEL Button c pg 46 Channel CH SKIP Button c pg 14 Counter C RESET Button c pg 31 Instant REVIEW Button c pg 30 SKIP SEARCH Button c pg 37 Rewind REW Button c pg 23 PLAY Button c pg 23 Record REC Button gt pg 24 MENU Button c pg 8 OK Button lt pg 8 Code Button c pg 54 POWER On Off Button c pg 8 DAILY Timer Recording Button c pg 43 NUMBER Buttons c pg 24 42 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button lt pg 43 AU X Mode Select Button gt pg 48 Recording Speed SP EP Button pg 24 TV Volume VOL Button r pg 51 Channel CH aw Button gt pg 24 Fast Foward FF Button c pg 23 STOP Button c pg 23 PAUSE Button c pg 25 TIME SCAN
10. On the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 1 00 AM 1 2 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Set Receivable Channels Tuner TURN ON THEVCR 1 Press PO WER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN E 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary i j ACCESS TUNER SET ae o SCREEN MZ 3 Move the highlight bar WANE C arrow to TUNER SET by 5 4 pressing CH AW or TIME Pacan an 281 2 SCAN Av then press 5 CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Move the highlight bar 4 arrow to AUTO DM CHANNEL SET by BAND pressing CH A v or TIME AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET SCAN Av then press OK MANUAL CHANNEL SET e Receivable channels in your area are PRESS 4 v THEN OK PRESS MENU END automatically assigned to the CH A v buttons and non receivable channels AUTO CHANNEL SET are skipped E 2 NOTES SCANNING e At the end of Auto Channel Set SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen e f the scan was unsuccessful SCAN CO M PLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary PRESS MENU TO END SS 2 13 INFORMATION The
11. PLAY MENU VIDEO PAUSE Example OUT SPECIALFUNCTION your VCR a AUDIO OUT Audio Video cable supplied VIDEO nen ia Mini plug cable IN E not supplied AV COMPU LINK II AV COMPU LINK Television EN ABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK Press CHA v or TIME SPECIAL FUNCTION SCANA v to move the highlight bar arrow to PAUSE AV COMPU LINK AV COMPU LINK PRESS A V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary PERFORM AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY if the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically Linked components are turned on and the TV set to its AV mode automatically Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Please refer to the TV s instruction manual when making this connection 34 BACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics to ensure the best possible playback picture It checks and A uto PI ctu re compensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning of a
12. 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 O bject 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 N ever 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
13. ACCESS DBS RECEIVER O UTPUT SCREEN Press v or TIME CUSTOM SET SCAN Av to move the OVERRIDE highlight bar arrow to SEO D BS RECEIVER OUT VCR PLUS SET UP PUT then press OK DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS 4 V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT CHANNEL Your selection depends on DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR eub ON CH3 If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR using an RF connection PRESS 4 V TO SELECT x 8 highlight bar arrow to the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output 3 4 If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors press CH AW or TIME SCANA v to move the highlight bar arrow to ON LINE RETURN TO CUSTOM SET SCREEN Press MENU MENU NOTES e It is possible that the Controller will not work with all types of DBS receiver If your DBS receiver doesn t respond to the code you can t use the Controller to change satellite channels In this case make sure to leave the D BS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording e The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording e If your DBS receiver is one that c
14. OK PRESS MENU TO END IN PUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUM BER Press CHA v TIME SCANA v or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the VCR Plus Guide Channel number as shown in the GUIDE CH 6 TV listing Then press OK VCRCH 78 Ex When inputting the Guide Channel number 6 for WNJU Ind GUIDE CHANNEL SET f you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END en 19 IN PUT RECEIVIN G CHANNEL NUM BER Press CH A v TIME SCAN Av or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on which the GUIDE CH 6 7 Guide Channel s broad casts are received Then press O K Ex If WNJU Ind is received on channel 47 GUIDE CHANNEL SET ae PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END e f there is more than one mismatch repeat steps 6 and 7 for each instance RETURN TO VCR PLUS SET UP SCREEN Press MENU CHECK IN PUT DATA Press CHA v or TIME SCAN Av to movethe highlight bar arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL SET u n gt GUIDECHANNEL SELAA then press O K CABLE BOX BRAND SET e The Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel numbers you input appear on the screen in ascending VCR PLUS SET UP PRESS Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END GUIDE CHANNEL MAP order C
15. pg 13 CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen if itis set to CATV TV will not be displayed STOP CHANNEL 110 DBS SP aos PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 46 EN TIMER RECORDING cont Check And Cancel Programs O C 5 OOO aooo COMM ie c0 1 4 DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME SCAN Av to move the highlight bar arrow to PROGRAM SET then press OK CHECK PRO GRAM INFORMATION Press CHA v or TIME SCAN Av to check the programs in succession To Cancel A Program 5 6 CANCELA PROGRAM Press CANCEL Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary If there are still programs remaining go to step 7 RE ENGAGE TIMER 7 Press TIMER again SS EN 47 MENU 1 2 3 Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is setto ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR s power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Mo
16. Button c pg 8 36 N Installing Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert 2 AA size batteries provided in the direction indicated under the battery cover 3 Replace the cover eC Joe 3o How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR s functions l Pointthe remote control toward the sensor window 2 Pressthe appropriate operation button 3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTES e This remote control can also operate various brands of TVs Cable Boxes and D BS Receivers For instructions gt pg 51 53 e If the remote control doesn t work properly remove its batteries wait a short time replace the batteries and then try again SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Temperature Operating Storage O perating 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 O utput TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output AC 120V 60Hz 21W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to140 F Horizontal only Dimensions W xH xD 400 x 94 x 340 mm 15 3 4 x 3 3 4 x 13 7 16 4 3 kg 9 5 Ibs VHS NTSC standard 2
17. SHARP 06 SONY 07 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 HITACHI 10 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13 SEARS 13 f msr CABLE DBS CY CJ 555 ewm 4 6 SPECIAL FEATURES cont Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control The VCR s remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below Some cable box brands have more than one code If your cable box does not function with a specified code try other codes TURN ON THE CABLE BO X 1 Turn the power on using the cable box s remote control EN TER CABLE BO X BRAND While holding down CABLE DBS on the VCR s remote control press MBR SET and use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box brand number from the chart below and then press STO P Follow the example shown below e Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box you don t have to repeatthis step until you replace the remote control s batteries O PERATE CABLE BO X 3 First while holding down CABLE DBS press POWER to see if the cable box s power goes off as it should If it does try other functions To operate your cable box while holding down CABLE DBS press the corresponding button POWER CH A v NUMBER keys or ENTER For some brands of cable box you must press ENTER after having pressed the NU MBER keys NOTES e Depending on the type of cable box there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using
18. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording won t start TROUBLESHOOTING cont e There s no cassette loaded e The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed Insert a cassette Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape orload a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact 2 TV broadcasts won t record e The VCR has been setto its AUX Set the VCR to the appropriate properly mode by mistake channel 3 Tape to tape editing won t work TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Timer recording won t work On screen timer programming won t work TIMER and oo on the front display panel won t stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and TIM ER and co front display panel won t stop blinking on the TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and TIM ER and oo blinking won t stop Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording eThe VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con nected e The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on e The recorder s input mode has been set incorrectly e The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly e The timer is not engaged e The VCR has not been set up properly e Timer record
19. T will be set to AUTO Atthe D S T adjustment time gt pg 11 your VCR s power must be off and your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D S T adjustment to take place If the clock is not set correctly change the D S T setting to ON or OFF See step 9 of Semi Auto procedure lt pg 10 or step 6 of Manual procedure pg 11 NOTE If the memory backup fails because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR 1 PLUG amp PLAY SETUP Connect the antenna cable to the VCR gt pg 6 Then connect the VCR s power plug to an AC outlet Do not power on the VCR The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically NOTES Auto clock set is performed first The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock Auto blinks on the front display panel during Auto clock set Auto channel set is performed next The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CH A V buttons It skips non receivable channels During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set e When Plug amp Play has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed e If AUTO CLOCK SET or
20. an error message appears Follow its instructions If you enter a start time that has already passed ERROR appears on the screen and blinks e Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date e After timer recording is completed the VCR s power goes off automatically e 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 or satellite channels through an external tuner be sure to keep the cable box or satellite receiver s power ON ATTENTIO N FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a D BS receiver unless D BS RECEIVER O U TPU T is set to O FF c gt pg 21 the BAND indication TV or CATV or DBS appears to the right of the channel number display If the channel TERRAM number that has been entered requires that the band be set the BAND indication starts blinking DATE 12 24 WED START 00 PM a TV To timer record a regular TV program received on the VCR one 7 b CATV To timer record a cable TV program received the VCR or through a cable box unless CABLE BO X OUTPUT is set to OFF gt pg 16 0 5 To timer record a satellite program received through a DBS receiver Press CH A Y or TIME SCAN AY to select the appropriate band then press e If BAND is set to TV at the Band screen gt
21. cassette gets stuck partway during loading and is ejected 2 The tape stops during rewind or fast forward PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture won t appear 2 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi e Automatic tracking is engaged soundtrack 3 The playback picture is blurred or interrupted even though TV broadcasts are clear 4 The Hi Fi soundtrack cannot be heard e The cassette was inserted incorrectly e The Counter Memory indicator M is lit on the front display panel If you re using the RF OUT connec tion lt pg 6 the channel selector on the TV is set incorrectly If you re using the AV connection pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode e The video heads may be dirty e The AUDIO MONITOR option at the Audio Select screen was set incorrectly M ake sure the cassette s window is facing up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette Press C M EMO RY to disengage the Counter M emory mode and extin guish the indicator c pg 31 Setthe channel selector to channel 3 or 4 Setthe TV receiver to its AV mode Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust the tracking manually lt pg 26 The heads must be cleaned Consult your JVC dealer Set AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI pg 29 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE RECORDING
22. eene 11 Manual Tracking es 26 MBR Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 51 N Next Function mnes 31 On Screen 15 28 On Screen Timer 44 On Screen Timer 44 Override Auto Clock 9 P PBS Channel aceite eee 7 Playback iste ans 23 Plug amp Plays seio cese mere esten 7 M Record Safety Tab 24 Recordirig ouo eter teer Hee ORE RS 24 Repeat Playback seen 31 Reverse Motion 36 Reverse Slow Motion 25 RF Connection eerte e ees 6 So SAP Second Audio 40 Second Audio sse 40 Select Cable Box utput 16 Select D BS Receiver utput Channel 21 Semi Auto Clock Setting 10 Skip Search str ere bee ls 37 Slow Motion Playback 25 Specifications 63 Still Picture Playback 25 SuperimpoSe 28 DSSS Tape Position Indicator see 26 Tape Speed Setting
23. except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and
24. front panel e After you set ITR time the previous display reappears To check the remaining time press REC once during record ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 seconds or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment 42 EN TIMER RECORDING cont Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automati cally record a program which will be broadcast at some future P time VCR us The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus or On Screen Timer Programming F pg 42 or 44 Timer LOAD A CASSETTE Pr r m m n M ake sure the record safety tab is present og a 9 e The VCR s power comes on automatically e Before VCR Plus Timer programming see VCR Plus re ACCESS VCR PLUS SCREEN e Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV Press MENU on the remote mode control WER PLUS e The clock must be set in UN order to access the VCR Plus screen If you haven t set the clock the Main Menu screen PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 appears when you press PRESS MENU TO MAIN MENU Ro MENU Refer to page 7 for the Plug amp Play procedure or page 9 for the clock Te e E setting procedure EN TER PLUSCO DE N UM BER 3 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the
25. liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners U se 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 SERVICIN G 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 in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service
26. numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which itis received by your VCR or cable box Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details e If the VCR Plus Guide Channel numbers do not match the wrong VCR CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program Screen when you enter the PlusCode for VCR Plus Programming If this occurs set the correct VCR Plus Guide Channel to match this number e Many broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME MAIN MENU SCAN Av to move the highlight bar arrow to PROGRAM SET CUSTOM SET then NERS press OK AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS VCR PLUS SET UP SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME CUSTOM SET SCANA v to move the OVERRIDE highlight bar arrow to VCR PLU S SET UP VCR PLUS SET UP then press OK DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME SCANA v to move the highlight bar arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX OUTPUT then press OK CABLE BOX BRAND SET VCR PLUS SET UP PRESS A v THEN
27. recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus F pg 42 or On Screen Timer Programming gt pg 44 Situate And Connect Controller SITUATE CONTROLLER Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the cable box s remote sensor is unobstructed ATTACH CONTROLLER Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strip CONNECT CABLE BO X TO VCR The connection method depends on the type of cable box you have If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR select the correct external input mode as described in step 4 5 9 11 on page 48 amp 49 Set the VCR to channel AU to use the cable box If your cable box doesn t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect the antenna output connector on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box RF output see page 16 also NOTE When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR 4 Connect to the CABLE BO X connector on your VCR About Your Cable Box This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box e The VCR s Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your Cable Box This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote Control Unit e The VCR s Controller can also control your Cable Box This allow
28. separate DBS Receiver Remote Control Unit e The VCR s Controller can also control your DBS Receiver This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote Control unit refer to page 53 To set up the Controller go to page 21 INITIAL SETTINGS cont The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS Receiver s channels during timer recording The VCR can control the DBS Receiver during timer recording using its Controller NOTES e The Controller can automatically change the DBS Receiver channels when the VCR has been programmed using O n Screen Timer Programming t pg 44 Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode the Controller can not change the DBS Receiver channels during VCR Plus Timer Recording e Ifa cable box is also used it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR s A V inputs and the cable box to your VCR s antenna input Situate And Connect Controller SITUATE CONTRO LLER 1 Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the D BS receiver s remote sensor is unobstructed ATTACH CONTRO LLER 2 Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips CONNECT DBS RECEIVER TO VCR The connection method depends on t
29. sometimes jitter W hy does this happen A If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen indicators may occur QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RECORDING 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 Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode after 5 minutes to protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes What happens if the tape runs out during recording The VCR automatically rewinds itto the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A Yes but while you are setting the timer you won t see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu The audio from the tape or broadcast program will be present during the setting of the timer INDEX M gt Main 8 Manual Channel Setting 14 Manual Clock Setting
30. the remote control e It s not possible to set the remote control 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 remote control to RCA 24 MBR SET 2 4 msTOP Hold Press in succession down CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE CURTIS 09 10 GEMINI 08 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 HAMLIN 15 16 17 18 JERROLD 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 OAK 19 20 21 PANASONIC 24 25 26 PIO N EER 13 14 RCA 24 25 26 REGAL 15 16 17 18 SAMSUNG 08 13 SCIEN TIFIC ATLAN TA 09 10 SIGMA 19 20 21 SL MARX 08 13 SPRU CER 24 25 26 TELEVIEW 08 13 TOCOM 22 23 VIDEOWAY 11 12 ZENITH 11 12 EN OO DBS Receiver Multi Brand Remote Control 1 The VCR s remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receivers listed below TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER Turn the power on using the DBS receiver s remote control EN TER DBS RECEIVER BRAN D While holding down CABLE DBS on the VCR s remote control press MBR SET and use the NU MBER keys to enter the D BS receiver brand number from the chart below and then press STO P Follow the example shown below e Once you have set the remote control to operate the DBS receiver you don t have to repeat this step until yo
31. 10 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 x1 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 ACCESSO RIES Provided accessories Quartz 1 year programmable timer 8 programs Approx 10 min RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Audio Video Cable Controller Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 64 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 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
32. A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your VCR to respond to B code signals UN PLUG VCR S POWER CORD 1 Unplug from the AC outlet SET REMO TE CONTROL CODE While holding down A B on the remote control press the NUMBER key 2 and then press STO P PLUG IN POW ER CORD 3 Plug back in to the AC outlet TURN VCR POW ER ON 4 Press POWER on the remote The VCR will now respond only to B code commands To set the VCR to respond to A code signals again repeat the above procedures setting the A B CODE switch to A instead of B in step 2 You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by switching the remote s code between A and B TROUBLESHOOTING 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 1 The power won t come on 2 The clock works but the VCR s power won t come on POSSIBLE CAUSE e The power cord is disconnected e The TIM ER mode is engaged with Auto Timer set to OFF lt pg 47 3 The remote control won t function e The batteries are discharged TAPE TRANSPORT EN OO CORRECTIVE ACTION Press TIMER to disengage Replace the dead batteries with new ones Set the switch to the position SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The
33. A v or TIME SCAN Av to obtain the desired setting f you are using a DBS receiver the BAND indication TV or CATV or DBS appears at right of the channel number display when OK or TIME SCAN 4 is pressed See ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS on page 45 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen pg 47 ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically NOTES e To disengage the timer before recording starts press TIMER again Pressing once more re engages it e case of a power failure after programming the VCR s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes e When timer recording cable channels received through a Cable Box be sure to keep the Cable Box setto ON 44 TIMER RECORDING cont You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be n Screen set before you can program the timer c pg 7 or 9 Ti LOAD A CASSETTE mer 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR Programming The VER comes on and ne counter eres ACCESS ON SCREEN Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV M E N U mode Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen NJ ACCESS PRO
34. ASTERN 51 GC BRAND 49 53 GEMINI 8 56 GENERAL ELECTRIC 67 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HAMLIN 15 16 17 18 JERROLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MACOM HITACHI 57 58 59 MAGNAVOX 30 31 32 33 34 35 43 MOVIETIME 44 45 46 NSC 44 45 46 OAK 19 20 21 30 47 48 PANASONIC 24 25 26 PHILIPS 30 31 32 33 42 PIONEER 13 14 PULSER 49 53 RCA 24 25 26 REGAL 15 16 17 18 33 REGENCY 51 SAMSUNG 8 13 49 50 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 9 10 62 63 SIGMA 19 20 21 SL MARX 8 13 49 50 SPRU CER 24 25 26 STARGATE 8 13 49 50 SYLVANIA 29 TEKNIKA 68 69 TELECAPTIO N 21 TELEVIEW 8 13 49 50 TEXSCAN 28 29 TOCOM 22 23 64 65 66 UNIKA 52 53 54 UNIVERSAL 38 39 40 41 VIDEO WAY 11 12 60 61 VIDEO TECH 55 VIDTER 55 VIEW STAR 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 ZENITH 11 12 60 61 18 zx VCR Plus Setup Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode POWER MENU INITIAL SETTINGS cont The VCR Plus timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel date start and stop time data when setting the timer record function Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record and the VCR s timer will be automatically programmed The PlusCodes are the numbers next to the programs in most TV listings TV and cable stations can be received o
35. CTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressingCH aw or TIME SCANA v then press OK ACCESS AUDIO SELECT SCREEN s z 5 Move the highlight bar FUNCTION OOOO arrow to AU DIO AUTO TIMER SELECT by pressing SUPERIMPOSE CHA v or TIME SCANA v then press OK SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS 4 V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS TIM ESCAN AUDIO SCREEN g a fm Move the highlight bar AUDIO SELECT arrow to TIMESCAN lt r AUDIO by pressing 2ND AUDIO CHA v or TIMESCANAY N then press OK PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT M O DE Move the highlight bar TIMESCAN AUDIO arrow to ON or OFF by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN A v a PRESS 4 V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU as many times as necessary SS en 39 Recording Features Record One Program While Watching Another ENGAGE TV MODE During recording Press TV VCR The VCR s VCR indicator goes out If you are using the RF connection lt pg 6 to view the output from your VCR the TV broadcast being recorded disappears f you are using the AV connection gt pg 6 to view the output from your VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV SELECT CHANNELFOR VIEW IN G Use the TV s channel selector to set the channel you wantto watch Display Elapse
36. E 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 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 JVC CANADA INC 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 COPYRIGHT 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U U C e Printed in Malaysia 0597HOV kUN K PJ
37. GRAM SET I _ SCREEN Make sure the highlight bar arrow ison PROGRAM SET then press OK Ja X UJ gt SELECT PRO GRAM NUMBER Press the appropriate 4 NUMBER keys or CH A v or TIME SCAN to selecta DATE 4 vacant program number uu cus then press OK The first ime CHANNEL __ sp you set the timer program ming function all the peed program numbers will be TO a blank in this case just press OK when the Program Set screen appears SET PRO GRAM IN FORMATION 5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date start stop time and channel number Press CH A v or TIME SCAN A v to set AM PM and tape speed SP or EP Press OK after AM PM channel number and tape speed settings f you are using a DBS receiver see ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER U SERS on next page e Any information comprised of 1 digit except the channel number should have a 0 entered before it e It is possible to set all information using the CH A v or TIME SCAN A y button In this case press O K after each setting Do not use the CH v or TIME SCAN v button to set the date At the Program Set screen the setting that can be set blinks When setting of a highlighted item is completed the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item You can record selected programs at the
38. JVC p VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR DD740U FII 47 TIME SCAN fei Easy Taping For Customer Use INS TRUC TIONS Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LPT0002 014A 218 88 0888 2 S Gi 2 EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS 7 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should
39. NUAL CHANNELSET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN Av then press OK STO RE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number using the NU MBER keys or by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN A v then press ADD to add or CH SKIP to delete Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip PRESS 4 V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END MANUAL CHANNEL SET CATV SELECT CH NO AND PRESS ADD SKIP PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU as many times as necessary Cable Box Control 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 control sensors of both the cable box and DBS receiver Cable box Your VCR Controller suggested locations Cable box Controller Transmitter Connected to Connected ANTENNA IN to VIDEO AUDIO IN Your VCR CABLE BOX dE 15 This 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
40. PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV program you wish to record To make corrections press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number e If the PlusCode number you input is incorrect ERRO R may appear on the screen to advise you of the error This happens when the PlusCode number is for a program which has already passed ERROR is displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus screen reappears step 2 CHECK IN PUT DATA Nee see ee Press OK and the Program PROGRAM 1 screen appears VCR PLUS 12345678 The PlusCode number you DATE 12 24 WED entered appears in the STANT 15 00 PM Program screen Check to CHANNEL 40 SP make sure it s accurate PRESS 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY e To timer record daily or CELERE REDSBEED PRESS MENU END weekly serials press DAILY NUMBER 8 or WEEKLY NU MBER 9 DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear f you made a mistake press CANCEL and after pressing MENU as many times as necessary to access the VCR Plus screen input the correct PlusCode number SET TA PE SPEED 5 Press SP EP SS ee EN 43 7 8 CHECK CO RRECT IN PUT DATA If the data is correct as itis go to step 7 If not press OK or TIME SCAN 4 until the item you want to change begins to blink Then press the appropriate NUMBER keys CH
41. REEN 2 Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by MENU pressing CHA v or TIME SCAN Av then press ACCESS SUPERIM PO SE De SCREEN Move the highlight bar FUNCTION arrow to SU PERIM PO SE AUTO TIMER by pressing CHA v or TIME SCANS then AUX INPUT press OK SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS 4 V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar SUPERIMPOSE arrow to ON or OFF by pressingCH A v or TIME SCAN A v OFF PRESS A V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL To recall an indication SC REEN 1 PressOSD 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary 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 5 2 Press OSD again to clear the display N OTE If you engage the Record Pause mode RECO RD PAU SE is displayed whether SU PERIM PO SE is set to ON or The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing Operation mode When the operation mode is changed the new mode is displayed RECORD Tuned in channel or AU X iliary mode When the channel is changed the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 5 sec PLAY 5 sec FF REW 5 sec seconds when engaged from Stop mode Clock time TD se ere RECORD PAUSE for as long as Pause is Tape p
42. SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET is selected at the O verride Auto Clock Set screen on page 10 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour on the hour except for 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR s power is turned off The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR not on the actual real time The default setting is AUTO CLOCK SET 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 gt pg 10 or Manual Clock Set lt pg 11 procedure Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again If appears the display your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR there may not bea Host PBS signal available in your area or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly If you use a cable box ensure that your local PBS channel is selected on your cable box rx ATTENTION CABLE BO X SU B SCRIBERS Then power on and power off the VCR the Plug amp Play function will be automatically reactivated and Auto will be displayed on the VCR s front panel If Plug amp Play is
43. T French move the highlight VCR PLUS SETUP bar arrow to LANGUAGE DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT SELECT by pressing CHA Y DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET orTIME SCAN Av then PRESS v THEN OK press O K PRESS MENU TO END SELECT LAN GUAGE 5 At the Language Select LANGUAGE SELECT screen move the highlight bar arrow to the desired ESPANOL language by pressing FRANCAIS CH Av or TIME SCANA v then press MENU as many times as necessary to PRESS 4 V TO SELECT return to the normal PRESS MENU TO END Screen Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode POWER MENU EN 9 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play function Access the O verride Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto Semi Auto or M anual clock setting procedure Each procedure starts from step 5 Auto need only be selected if Semi Auto or M anual had previously been selected Preparation 1 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen move the highlight bar arrow to CUSTOM SET by pressing CH A Y or TIME SCANA v then press O K MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU
44. T D S T MODE You have three choices a Select AUTO and the adjustment to your VCR s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel b Select ON and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself c Select OFF if Daylight Saving Time doesn t apply to you Move the highlight bar arrow to your choice by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN A y then press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears TIME ZONE SELECT EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII PRESS 4 V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END D S T SELECT PRESS 4 V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END IMPORTANT Tum the VCR off after performing the Semi Auto Clock Set procedure Auto will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set The current time will appear automatically when the clock is set en 11 Manual 5 6 7 SELECT MODE At the Override Auto Clock Set screen gt pg 10 move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CLOCK SET by pressing CH or TIME SCANA v then press OK SET DATE TIME AND D S T The Manual Clock Set screen is displayed and the month digit begins blinking Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date and time if only 1 digit press 0 first Press CH AV or TIME SCAN Av to set AM PM and D S T Daylight Saving Time Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings Set D S T to ON to set the D S T accordin
45. TO END ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE SELECT SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow at the Custom Set screen to OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CH aw or TIME SCAN Av then press OK CUSTOM SET AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT VCR PLUS SET UP DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END INITIAL SETTINGS cont Semi Auto MENU 5 SELECT MODE Atthe Override Auto Clock Set screen move the highlight bar arrow to SET SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CH AY or MANUAL CLOCK SET TIME SCAN A v then press OK OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET PRESS V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS SELECT SCREEN S Atthe Semi Auto Clock Set SEMI AUTO CLOCK SET screen move the highlight bar arrow to the desired HOST CHANNEL SELECT mode by pressing CHAW TIME ZONE SELECT or TIME SCAN Av then D S T SELECT press O K PRESS V THEN OK To select the Host Channel PRESS MENU TO END step 7 To select the Time Zone step 8 To select the D S T mode step 9 NOTE The time that has been set previously by the Plug amp Play function will be erased when any of the three settings mentioned above is changed SELECT HOST CHANNEL You can either select HOST CHANNEL SELECT AU TO or enter a PBS channel
46. V antenna from the TV b Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the VCR c Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna terminal Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corre sponding to the CH3 CH4 switch setting on the back ofthe VCR AV Connection e To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals a Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration b Connectan Audio Video Cable between the AU DIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV Set your TV in video input mode or A V input mode Refer to the TV Instruction M anual CONNECT VCR TO PO W ER SOURCE Connect the power plug to an AC outlet e The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR rx pg 7 If Auto or CH is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is powered on the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before powering on the VCR FIN AL PREPARATIO N FOR USE Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration You can now perform simple playback pg 23 or simple recording F pg 24 INITIAL SETTINGS EN The Plug amp Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatica
47. VCR detects the band TV or CATV and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set If necessary you can check the setting at the Band screen after Auto Channel Set has set the channels e At the Tuner Set screen move the highlight bar arrow to BAND by pressing CH aw or TIME SCANA v then press O K TUNER SET BAND TV AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET MENU PRESS A V THEN OK PRESS A V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END e Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen INITIAL SETTINGS cont 14 en Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET F SCREEN EN E 3 1 e To add a channel go to step 2 To delete a channel skip to step 4 Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 12 ACCESS AFC SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to AFC by pressing CH Av or TIME SCAN Ay then press OK MAKE SELECTION MENU aa gt E 2 a U A Move the highlight bar arrow to SPCL by pressing CH A v or TIME AFC NORM gt SPCL SCAN Av then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen AFC set to SPCL special is necessary for tuning on certain CATV systems ACCESS MA
48. al Tracking een 26 Tape Position Indicator 26 Video Stabilizer sss 27 Superimpose eee 28 Select The Soundtrack sess 29 Index Seale Meinaan ti hee rere dv gud en 30 Instant ReView ssseeeeene ene nnns 30 Repeat Playback 31 Counter srini se 31 Counter M 2 31 Next Function M m 31 AV COMPU LINK 32 Auto Pichi re 1 coriroc core eee 34 Preparation ise decis 34 Playback dete eie Es 35 Time Scan 36 Variable Speed Search Reverse Motion Playback 36 Skip Sear hipin iaai eme habes 37 Time Scan Audio see 38 Recording Features eese 39 Record O ne Program W hile Watching eee 39 Display Elapsed Recording 39 Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program 40 To Record SAP 40 RECORDING 41 Instant Timer Recording ITR 41 VCR Plus Timer Programming 42 On Screen Timer Programming
49. an t be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you can t 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 of timer recording e For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Control ler please contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Set DBS Receiver Brand 1 TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN At the Custom Set screen press CHA v or TIME SCAN v to move the highlight bar arrow to DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET then press OK CUSTOM SET OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT VCR PLUS SET UP DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS 4 V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END EN TER DBS RECEIVER BRAN D Press the appropriate DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET NUMBER keys to enter the DBS Receiver Code from the following list then press The unitis pre set to code 80 RCA when shipped PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END BRAND CODE RCA DSS 80 SONY DSS 81 PRIM ESTAR 90 ECHO STAR 91 e f the DBS receiver s channel changes as follows setting is complete RCA or SONY 205 PRIM ESTAR 55 ECHOSTAR 100 After OK is pressed the program currently received through the DBS receiv
50. automatically to 7x normal playback speed with TimeScan 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 If you don t want to hear TimeScan audio set TIMESCAN AUDIO to OFF F pg 38 Skip Search SKIP O VER UNWAN TED SECTION S 1 Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback Each Ey 25 1 2 3 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 TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON OFF during TimeScan Select ON OFF as required The default setting is ON 27 9 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary MENU ACCESS FUN
51. be used with AC 120V 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the N EC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the VCR in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or 7 humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during tra
52. cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY 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 SEPARAT
53. d Recording Time RESET COUN TER 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 TIM E ON SCREEN During recording press O SD at any time to see the 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 O SD again to remove the display e Make sure SU PERIMPO SE is set to ON c pg 28 e The indications are not be recorded 40 en BACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Jvc ce MENU 1 2 3 ai e NOTES e If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio program is not recorded e non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program Your VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of M ulti 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 e Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio To Record Stereo Programs Simply follow the basic recording procedure To L
54. d also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel ACCESSORIES To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 WARRANTY Only in U S A EN 65 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period PARTS LABOR 1 YR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis
55. er will appear for about 10 seconds RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING EN 23 Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode PLAY Jvc T 1 oy gS C3 2 BEN ccc E IT 4 Cl Y 0000000 a en FF Fast Forward LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Don t apply too much pressure when inserting e The VCR s power comes on automatically e The counter is automatically reset to OH 00M 00S e f the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FIN D PROGRAM START POINT 2 If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW To go forward press FF STA RT PLAYBACK Press PLAY AUTO PICTU RE appears on screen c pg 35 STO P PLAYBACK Press STO P or STO P EJECT Then press STO P EJECT to remove the cassette Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 1 120 ST 120 1 160 ST 160 ST 210 Compact VH S TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 Compact VH S camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cas
56. g to the VCR s clock or to OFF if D S T doesn t apply to you When you re finished with this set up procedure press MENU to startthe clock NOTES and TIME SCAN v can be used to perform all operations In this case press OK after each setting e At the Manual Clock Set screen the setting that can be set blinks W hen setting of a highlighted item is completed the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings press OK or TIME SCAN lt P until the item you want to change blinks then set as in step 6 MANUAL CLOCK SET 2 DATE 1 1 97 WED TIME 2 5 AM D S T ON PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Auto SELECTMODE Atthe O verride Auto Clock Set screen move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CH AY or TIME SCAN Av then power off the VCR Do not power iton again until the clock has been adjusted After the clock is set it will be automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR not on the actual real time 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 O0n the first Sunday of April at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 3 00 AM
57. gainst 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 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4
58. gin viewing the most recent timer recorded program A CTIVATE IN STAN T REVIEW 1 After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW e The power comes on and the VCR rewinds to 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 e f necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program e 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 e The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR s power is on POWER PLAY 1 2 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 NOTE e f
59. he VCR LOAD A CASSETTE Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SPECIAL FUNCTION connector Mini plug cable not supplied JVC camcorder only i To rear panel PAU SE SET RECO RDER S IN PUT MODE Audio Video cable Press NUMBER key 0 to set to AUX supplied ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN i Press MENU as many times as necessary Camcorder AUDIO OUT Player SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME SCAN Av to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press O K Ta UJ NJ If you re using a JVC Master Edit Control equipped camcorder step 6 If not step 9 ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME SCAN Av to move the highlight bar arrow to SPECIAL FUNCTION then press OK SELECT MODE Mo Press CH A v or TIME SPECIAL FUNCTION SCAN Av to move the highlight bar arrow to PAUSE PAUSE AV COMPU LINK PRESS 4 V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END MENU a e e AAA rr SS 1 en 49 RETURN TO FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS AUX IN PUT SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME SCAN Av to move the highlight bar arrow to AU X INPUT then press OK SELECT IN PUT If you are connecting the AUX INPUT AV cable to the AV connectors on t
60. he front of the VCR move the REAR highlight bar arrow to FRONT by pressing CH Av or TIME SCANAV PRESS A Y TO SELECT If you are connecting the PRESS MENU TO END AV cable to the AV connectors on the back of the VCR move the highlight bar arrow to REAR by pressing or TIME SCANA v RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary STA RT PLAYER Set the camcorder to its play mode NOTE If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose O SD disable feature then set its superimpose or display feature to OFF before pressing play STA RT RECO RDER Set your VCR to its record mode f you are using a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode Refer to camcorder s instruction manual NOTE If you use an auxiliary inputto connect a cable box or DBS receiver make sure that the correct input FRO N T or REAR is selected after you have finished editing t step 10 50 en Edit To Or From Another VCR Player Your VCR AUDIO OUT Audio Video cable supplied VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Another VCR Recorder 1 EDITING cont You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connector
61. he type of DBS receiver you have If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR select the correct external input mode as described in step 4 5 9 11 0n page 48 amp 49 Setthe VCR to channel AU to use the DBS receiver If your DBS receiver doesn t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect the antenna output connector on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR Set the VCR s tuner to the same channel as the DBS receiver s RF output See page 21 also NOTE W hen connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manual CONNECT CONTRO LLER TO VCR 4 Connect to the CABLE BO X connector on your VCR SS ete en 21 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode POWER MENU Set DBS Receiver Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER Set the VCR to the channel 3 or 4 or AU on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN Press CH aw or TIME MAIN MENU SCAN Av to move the highlight bar arrow to PROGRAM SET CUSTOM SET then TER Se press OK gt CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS 4 V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END
62. heck to ensure GUIDE VCR GUIDE VCR you ve entered them 2 p B a correctly 33 28 67 49 f you entered more than 10 sets of numbers press OK to see the next set of numbers e Guide Channel Map contains only the Guide Channels and VCR or CABLE channels that you entered RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary PRESS OK TO NEXT PRESS MENU TO END You can now use VCR Plus for quick and simple timer CH If not refer to pages 15 16 and re perform the programming gt pg 42 procedure 20 en DBS Receiver Control 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 control sensors of both the DBS receiver and cable box DBS receiver Controller suggested locations Your VCR DBS receiver Controller Transmitter Connected Connected to to VIDEO ANTENNA IN AUDIO IN Your VCR CABLE BOX About Your DBS Receiver This VCR has two separate methods to control your D BS Receiver e The VCR s Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your DBS Receiver This eliminates the need for a
63. idental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES EN 25 Playback Features TIME SCAN H 4 gt i PAUSE High Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH SPEED SEARCH During playback or still press FF for forward high speed search or REW for reverse high speed search The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with SP recordings and 21 times normal with EP recordings TimeScan will be automatically engaged during high speed search with an SP recorded tape f the tape speed changes from SP to EP during high speed search the TimeScan mode will change to EP search mode Press TIME SCAN for the opposite direction during high speed search of an EP recorded tape to change to 7x TimeScan search gt pg 36 To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE For short searches during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds When released normal playback resumes Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback PAUSE DURIN G PLAYBACK 1 Press PAU SE If there is vertical jitter use the CH A button to correct the picture e During still picture the normal mono sound from the previous 3 seconds approx will be played back repeatedl
64. in use 2 AUTO PICTURE 2 N NOTES e The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking However even though the screen doesn t appear after that the Auto Picture function is operative e SU PERIM POSE must be set to ON if the Auto Picture screen is to be displayed gt pg 28 36 en BACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Your VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes Audio will be played back i nm e Ca n at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes gt pg 37 TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio NOTES e TIMESCAN AUDIO must be set to or the sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode F pg 38 e The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan modes e In Pause mode 3 seconds approx of audio will be played back repeatedly gt pg 25 e In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will PLAY d not be played so that audio can keep up with the video TIME SCAN Soc 2 2 ooo EE Audio signal during TimeScan Playback tape 4 5 Sound of 1 3 and 5 is heard Sound of 2 and 4 isnot heard O utput audio signal is normal monaural sound Variable Speed Search Reverse M
65. ing is in progress e The timer is engaged butthere 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 e The end of tape was reached during timer recording e The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR e The output channel selected in the Cable Box O utput screen is incorrect e The cable box s power is off Refer to the directions and the illustration under Edit To Or From Another VCR lt pg 50 or Edit From A Camcorder gt pg 48 and properly connect the units Make sure the power to all units is on Select the recorder s appropriate input mode at the Aux Input Screen pg 49 Set the clock and or timer correctly Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIM ER appears on the front display panel Re perform the set up procedures Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches pg 18 Timer programming can t be performed when timer recording is in progress Waituntil 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 necessa
66. is 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 IN STA LLATIO N 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 O perate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type
67. isten To Stereo Soundtrack D uring Recording Select HI FI at the Audio Monitor screen pg 29 To Record SAP Programs ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN Av then press OK ACCESS AUDIO SELECT SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to AUDIO SELECT by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN Av then press OK ACCESS 2N D AUDIO SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to 2ND AUDIO by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN Av then press OK SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar 2ND AUDIO arrow to ON by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN Av oe PRESS A V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU as many times as necessary en 41 Instant Timer Recording ITR This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished START RECO RDIN G 1 Press REC on the front panel ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again REC blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel SET RECO RDIN G DURATIO N If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press REC to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes NOTES e You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR s
68. lly when power is first connected to the VCR The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play function The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the Host Channel and itis a PBS channel in your area Plug amp Play Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set IMPORTANT e Don t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug amp Play is progress e f you perform Plug amp Play successfully there s no need to perform the Clock gt pg 9 and Tuner F pg 12 procedures If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Add Or Delete A Channel on page 14 ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS To perform the Plug amp Play procedure e Connect your cable box to your VCR with the RF cable Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR s power plug into the AC outlet If Plug amp Play is not successful you may have to select an alternative PBS channel if another is available in your area e f there is no PBS channel in your area or if Plug amp Play is not successful perform the M anual Clock Set procedure pg 11 e For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR s power must be off and the cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock adjustment times If you perform Plug amp Play successfully D S
69. n different channel numbers depending on the area where they are received Therefore to ensure that VCR Plus Timer Recording operates correctly it may be necessary to set the VCR Plus Guide Channel Set for certain stations Please read the following information carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform Before VCR Plus setup you must have performed the following procedures e Plug amp Play F pg 7 or Clock setting lt gt pg 9 and Tuner setting c pg 12 e Cable box setting if you receive your TV channels through a cable box c pg 15 VCR Plus Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus assigns a VCR Plus Guide Channel to broadcast and cable TV channels These Guide Channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus Channel Codes Most TV listings have section such as a chart indicating the Guide Channel numbers assigned to each station For accurate VCR Plus Programming the VCR Plus Guide Channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area If the numbers match go directly to VCR Plus Timer Programming gt pg 42 If the numbers are different and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch Go to step 1 If you will not want to timer record from those stations you can go directly to VCR Plus Timer Programming F pg 42 NOTES e In many instances the VCR Plus Guide Channel
70. not performed but everything is con nected and set correctly perform the M anual Clock Set procedure c pg 11 Auto channel set has not yet taken place so please also perform the Set Receivable Channels procedure lt pg 12 IIU During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set as they are scanned and set Plug amp Play Completed Auto blinks The channel numbers are displayed The current time including AM PM is displayed EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont This VCR offers you the choice to view on screen messages in English Spanish or French not including messages superimposed la n g ua g e on the TV picture Select the desired language using this procedure The default setting is ENGLISH TURN ON THE VCR I the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV 1 Press PO WER ACCESS ON SCREEN MENU 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary 160 Cele ACCESS CUSTOM SET amp SCREEN z At the Main M enu screen MAIN MENU t move the highlight bar arrow to CUSTOM SET acne al by pressing CH aw or TUNER SET TIME SCANA v then press OK AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN The messages are preset to CUSTOM SET appear in English If you want OVERRIDE to see them in Spanish or AUTO CLOCK SE
71. nsport MO ISTU RE 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 condensa tion may occur keep the VCR s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry 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 inter rupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur VCR Plus C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar D evelop ment 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 PRIM ESTAR is a registered service mark of Primestar Partners L P DISH Network is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation VHS AE 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 VH S equipment IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards Th
72. number For GATV 2 automatic selection press gt MENU if AUTO is highlighted on the Host Channel Select screen To PRESS V TO SELECT manually select AU TO or PRESS MENU TO END the PBS channel press or TIME SCANA y to cycle through AU TO or the channel numbers hold button down to speed through numbers and stop when the desired number appears Press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears NOTES e For cable box users Select AUTO or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels and set the cable box to the PBS channel e There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data SELECT TIME ZONE You can select the zone automatically or manually by pressing CHA Y or TIME SCAN Av If an incorrect time is displayed 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 step 7 select M ANUAL and select the correct time zone manually TIME ZONE SELECT AUTO MANUAL PRESS A V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END f you selected AUTO press MENU to return to the Semi Auto Clock Set screen f you selected MANUAL press OK and the screen to the right appears Move the highlight bar arrow to your choice by pressing CH AY orTIME SCAN A v then press MENU twice to return to the Semi Auto Clock Set screen SELEC
73. numbers between 1 and 69 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press MENU as many times as necessary PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END You can now set up the VCR Plus feature gt pg 18 NOTES e Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands it is possible that it will not work with your cable box e f your cable box doesn t respond to any code between 1 and 69 you can t use the Controller to change cable box channels In this case make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording Please contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with one that is compat ible with your VCR e The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording e f your cable box is one that can t be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you can t use the Controller to change its channels M ake sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording e For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Control ler please contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 CABLE BO X BRAND LIST EN 1 7 BRAND CODE ARCHER 49 52 53 54 CABLEVIEW 49 53 CITIZEN 49 53 CURTIS 9 10 62 63 DIAMOND 52 53 54 EAGLE 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 E
74. 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 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the 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 AN TENNA INSTALLATIO N IN STRUCTIO N 5 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 a
75. osition indicator NORM oir cee engaged ana ITR CD HI FI COUNT N 1 23 45 Tape speed indicator Cassette Loaded mark 5 When a cassette is loaded mark is INDEX indication displayed for 5 seconds It blinks when the Counter reading VCR s EJECT button is pushed Audio mode indicators Counter memory on off SS en 29 MENU NOTES e 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 e If RF connection is used for TV even if Hi Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously N ormal and Hi Fi and play back the selected one or both together ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary during playback or when VCR is in stop mode ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN Av then press ACCESS AUDIO SELECT SCREEN Move the highlight bar FUNCTION arrow to AUDIO AUTO TIMER SELECT by pressing SUPERIMPOSE or TIME SCANA v then press O K SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS A Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN 4 Move the highlight bar AUDIO SELEGT arr
76. otion Playback ACTIVATE VARIA BLE SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback momentarily press TIME SCAN ka a C9 C9 1 or m To increase the speed in the forward direction press PI repeatedly to select the various forward search modes To decrease the speed in the forward direction press Haa To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode continue to press Ha a after selecting all the forward slow motion modes Refer to the chart on pg 37 for playback speeds To resume normal playback press PLAY EN O 7 TimeScan Reverse Forward Names of special effects playback Search Play Slow Motion Still Slow M otion Play Search Speed X1 5x 3x 1 M6x 118x 0 1 18x 1106 1 2x 13x 15x 17x Audio is Audio is Audio is not notoutput output output Audio is output Audio output Audio is output Still mode cannot be engaged using the TIME SCAN button e The speed is shown in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx 5 seconds e The TimeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings To resume normal playback press PLAY e Picture may be distorted at the position where the recording speed is switched e The picture may be noisy for a moment when you change the playback speed e During high speed search with a tape containing both SP and EP recordings the search speed will change
77. ow to AUDIO MONITOR by pressing CHAv or TIME SCANA v TIMESCAN AUDIO then press O K PRESS A V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECTMODE You have three choices o AUDIO MONITOR a Hi Fi b Normal HI FI c Mix NORM Move the highlight bar arrow to your choice by j PRESS A V TO SELECT pressing CH A v or TIME PRESS MENU TO END SCANA v RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU as many times as necessary 3 O EN YBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording You can find and automatically play back from the MS start of any recording using the Index Search function lt 5 Se STA RT SEA RCH Gy While the tape is stopped press TIME SCAN lt 4 REVIEW 7 5 gt ACCESS DISTAN T CODE To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press TIME SCAN 444 or gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SU PERIM PO SE is setto ON pg 28 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located f necessary press REW FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed Instant ReView Atthe press of a button you can power up your VCR rewind the tape and be
78. receivable stations in the new area are received on different channels than those in the previous area All 8 programs of the VCR s timer memory are used e Recording is in progress e The clock setting data received from the Host Channel is incorrect Connect the Controller correctly gt pg 20 After confirming your DBS receiver s output channel number re access the DBS Receiver O utput screen and select the correct number gt pg 21 Set the correct DBS Receiver brand code gt pg 22 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Set CABLE BO X OUTPUT to OFF C pg 16 Re perform the VCR Plus setup procedure t pg 18 Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program information lt pg 46 If you need the skipped channels restore them pg 14 Press PAUSE to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording Re set the remote control to the correct brand t pg 51 or 52 or 53 Select a different H ost Channel during the Semi Auto setting procedure c pg 10 or perform the M anual setting procedure pg 11 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 power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power back in Eject and check
79. ry then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program Connect the Controller correctly gt pg 15 After confirming your cable box s output channel number re access the Cable Box O utput screen and select the correct number gt pg 16 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Satellite channels are not automati cally switched during timer recording Timer recording begins as sched uled but the channel is always incorrect 10 W e moved and now VCR Plus doesn t work properly 11 PRO GRAM FULL is displayed on the VCR Plus screen OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 When scanning channels some of e Those channels have been preset to them are skipped over be skipped 2 The channel can t be changed 3 The remote control won t operate e The remote control brand setting is my TV or cable box or DBS receiver incorrect 4 Even though Auto or Semi Auto Clock setting has been selected the clock is incorrect e The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR e The output channel selected in the DBS Receiver O utput screen is incorrect e The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS Receiver e The DBS receiver s power is off Even though you don t use an external Cable Box CABLE BOX OUTPUT is set to ON e The
80. s and the recorder s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors e When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural VCR as the player connect the player s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder LOAD CASSETTES Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SET RECO RDER S IN PUT MODE Set to AU X With this VCR press NUMBER key 0 AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel number NOTE W hen using this VCR as recorder make sure to select FRO N T REAR depending on which input connectors you use atthe Aux Input Screen To select the correct AU X input connector follow steps 4 5 9 11 from the Edit From A Camcorder section gt pg 48 START PLAYER 4 Set to its play mode NOTE If the player is equipped with a superimpose O SD disable feature then set SU PERIM PO SE to OFF before pressing PLAY gt pg 28 STA RT RECO RDER 5 Set to its record mode NOTE If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS receiver make sure that the correct input FRO N T or REAR is selected after you have finished editing gt step 10 page 49 NJ UJ SPECIAL FEATURES Ol TV Multi Brand Remote Control The VCR s remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below The defa
81. s the VCR to change your Cable Box s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote Control unit refer to page 52 To set up the Controller go to page 16 1 6 en INITIAL SETTINGS cont ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode Press CHA v or TIME WAIN MENU 2 SCAN Av to move the g highlight bar arrow to PROGRAM SET CUSTOM SET then AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS 4 V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS VCR PLUS SET UP amp gt z SCREEN 2 Press v or TIME CUSTOM SET SCAN AV to move the OVERRIDE highlight bar arrow to CAN DARE SEE VCR PLU S SET U P then press O K DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS CABLE BO X OUTPUT SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME VCR PLUS SET UP SCAN A v to move the highlight bar arrow to GUIDE ees un CABLE BOX OUTPUT then press OK CABLE BOX BRAND SET C9 O C CIO C L Em gU PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT CABLE BO X OUTPUT CHANNEL Your selection depends on CABLE BOX OUTPUT how your cable box is connected to your VCR ON CH2 ON CH3 If your cable box is Cue connected to your VCR ON CH6 u
82. same time EXAMPLE every weekday or once a week Before entering the If you program the VCR to timer month press NU M BER key 8 DAILY or 9 record ashow on December 24 WEEKLY Either DAILY or WEEKLY appears on channel 40 from 12 00 noon pate 12 24 WED Press again and DAILY WEEKLY disappears START 12 00 PM For weekly recording the desired date for the day of to 1 00 PM in SP mode the T00 PH th riick be entered screen will look like this CHANNBL Sie PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR 4 Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END MENU OO C9 1 2 3 en 45 MAKE CORRECTIONS 6 To change any of the settings press OK or TIME SCAN 4 gt until the item you want to change begins blinking Then set as in step 5 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen pg 47 ENGAGE TIMER MODE 8 Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically NOTES e To disengage the timer before recording starts press TIMER again Pressing once more re engages it case of a power failure after programming VCR s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes If you select PROGRAM SET without having set the date and time
83. sette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VH S and Super VHS cassettes However it will record and play back regular VHS signals only It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings 24 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Si nm p e 1 If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette Recording SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV Press CH A v Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys mode then press ENTER The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not e f you use the RF connection by pressing the TV VCR button select VCR mode to view the program to be recorded g SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP to set the recording speed PLAY STA RT RECO RDIN G Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the VCR s front panel PA USE RESUM E RECO RDIN G Press PAU SE Press PLAY to resume recording CH 3e PAUSE e During record pause you can change the recording channel by using the v buttons or NUMBER keys STO P RECO RDIN G Press STOP or STO P EJECT Then press STO P EJECT to remove the cassette Accidental erasure prevention To prevent acc
84. sing an RF connection PRESS SELECT highlight bar arrow to the channel number representing the cable box s output 2 6 If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors press or TIME SCANA v to move the highlight bar arrow to ON LINE RETURN TO VCR PLUS SET UP SCREEN Press MENU Set Cable Box Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press PO WER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary Set Cable Box Brand TURN ON CABLE BO X 1 Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable Box ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN At the VCR Plus Set Up screen press CH aw or TIME SCAN A v to move the highlight bar arrow to CABLE BOX BRAND SET then press O K VCR PLUS SET UP GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL MAP CABLE BOX OUTPUT CABLE BOX BRAND SET PRESS A Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END EN TER CABLE BO X BRAND Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the CABLE BOX BRAND SET Cable Box Code from the CABLE BO X BRAND LIST a to the right then press OK e If the cable box s channel changes to 9 setting is complete If there are more than one code number listed for your brand of cable box repeat step 3 until the cable box s channel changes to 9 e 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
85. the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual OS EN PLAY BACK Q What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search A The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q During search still and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent W hat s the cause 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 When returning from multi speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should be concerned about this No itis normal When playing back programs that have been timer recorded with consecutive times such one program from 8 00 to 9 00 and another one from 9 00 to 10 00 the picture becomes momentarily distorted at the point 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 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 Q During playback on screen operational indicators
86. u replace the remote control s batteries O PERATE DBS RECEIVER First while holding down CABLE DBS press POWER to see if the DBS receiver s power goes off as it should If it does try other functions To operate your DBS Receiver while holding down CABLE DBS press the corresponding button POWER CH A v NUMBER keys or ENTER e Depending on the DBS receiver you may have to press ENTER after having pressed the NU MBER keys NOTES e Depending on the type of DBS receiver there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control e Though ECHOSTAR has a number of different remote codes this remote control is applicable only to one of those codes preset at the factory e It s not possible to set the remote control for both your DBS receiver and a cable box atthe same time You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE RCA DSS 80 SONY DSS 81 PRIMESTAR 90 ECHOSTAR 91 Ex To set remote control to RCA D SS CABLEIDBS MBRSET 8 Daly 0 aux Ho down d Press in succession O4 SPECIAL FEATURES cont Control Two J VC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently one set to respond to your remote control s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals The remote control is preset to send
87. ult setting is JVC code 01 TURN ON THE TV 1 Turn the power on using the TV s remote control SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below W hile holding down TV on the VCR s remote control press MBR SET and enter your TV s brand code using the N U MBER keys then press STO P Follow the example shown below Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV you don t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control s batteries PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other O PERATE TV 3 First while holding down TV press POWER on the remote to see if the TV s power goes off as it should If it does try other operations e The POWER TV VCR CH A v TV 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 NU MBER keys To operate your TV while holding down TV press the corresponding button PO WER TV VCR CHA v NUMBER keys or ENTER TV VOL can be used without holding down TV NOTE Depending on the type of TV there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control Ex To set remote control to RCA 05 TV MBR SET O aux 5 mSTOP d S ee Hold Press in succession down TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE Jvc 01 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04 11 RCA 05
88. uring playback press the CH A and w buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUSTMANUAL TRACKIN G 2 Press CH A or won the VCR s front panel or remote Press briefly 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 EN GAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING 3 Press the CH A and w buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously e When automatic tracking is re engaged Auto Picture is automatically activated NOTES To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause e Manual tracking is possible during hands free slow motion During hands free slow motion playback simply press CHA or on the VCR s front panel or remote to adjust tracking 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 in relation to B Beginning or E oan Seeman menor Cee End shows you where you are on the tape COUNT 0 33 27 NOTES e SU PERIM PO SE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear F pg 28 e It may take a few seconds for the Tape Position Indicator to be displayed SS tte EN 27 Jvc
89. utomatic tracking when playback is selected The default setting is ON Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV Prepa ration mode TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU 1J NS SCREEN A 4 e ES GER E 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN MENU Press CHA v or TIME MAIN MENU SCAN Av to move the highlight bar arrow to PRCGRAN SET AUTO PICTURE then TUNER SET press OK CUSTOM SET VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS a Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT M O DE Move the highlight bar AUTO PICTURE arrow to ON by pressing CH av or TIMESCANA v OFF NOTE W hen using rental tapes or tapes recorded on other PRESS v TO SELECT VCRs select ON or PRESS MENU TO END O FF as desired to give the best picture RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU SS EN OO PLAY C9 C9 C9 C3 Playback When Auto Picture is activated the VCR will assess the quality of the tape the first time itis played back after the cassette is loaded To play a tape first perform steps 1 and 2 on page 23 Simple Playback START PLAYBACK Press PLAY e The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape
90. utton c pg 24 9 Remote Control Sensor 4 OK Button pg 8 Recording Speed SP EP Button pg 24 5 Cassette Loading Slot Instant REVIEW Button pg 30 6 Record REC Button c pg 24 96 PAUSE Button gt pg 25 7 TIMESCAN Button c pg 36 Rewind REW Button gt pg 23 8 PLAY Button c pg 23 amp Fast Forward FF Button pg 23 9 STO P EJECT Button c pg 23 en OI REAR VIEW 1 23 4 Sa ANTENNA 0 a ons Q 1 Power Cord lt pg 6 6 CABLE BOX Connector gt pg 15 20 2 VIDEO AUDIO Output Connectors gt pg 50 7 Channel 3 4 Switch c pg 6 VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors gt pg 50 8 TV OUT Connector gt pg 6 4 ANTENNA IN Connector gt pg 6 5 PAUSE SPECIAL FUNCTION Connector e Remote PAUSE Connector gt pg 48 e AV COMPU LINK Connector gt pg 32 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 VCR Mode Indicator pg 39 7 Play Mode Indicator 2 Tape Speed Indicators gt pg 24 8 Cassette Loaded M ark AM PM Indicators lt pg 7 9 Timer Mode Indicator 4 Clock Display lt pg 7 O Channel Display AU for AU X mode 5 Multi Channel TV Sound Indicators gt pg 40 Counter Display gt pg 23 6 Recording Mode Indicator Counter Memory Mark c pg 31 Instant Timer Recording Indicator gt pg 48 Pause M ode Indicator 62 en
91. ve the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN Av then press ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO TIM ER by pressing CH A v or TIME SCAN Av then press OK Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below Or during on screen timer programming ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN In step 7 in the VCR Plus Timer Programming pg 42 or On Screen Timer Programming procedure pg 44 press MENU Move the highlight bar AUTO TIMER arrow to your choice ON or O FF by ON pressing CH A v or TIME SCANA v PRESS A V TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE For safety when AUTO TIMER is set to OFF all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged To disengage the timer press TIMER 48 sx You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as E it F recorder Connect an AV cable between the camcorder s VIDEO a OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors e When a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder is Recorder AUDIO IN Your VCR used the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR The mini plug cable is a mono 3 5 mm mini plug to mono 3 5 mm mini plug connector e If connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to AUDIO IN L oft
92. winds or fast forwards and stops at approxi mately 0H 00M 00S automatically To cancel Counter Memory press C MEM ORY MENU e QOC AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC s AV COMPU LINK components including amplifiers or receivers and televisions AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors For example simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on the TV s AV mode is selected and the VCR goes into play mode PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette s record safety tab is removed 1 MC MAKE CONNECTION Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration on page 33 e The mini plug cable is a mono 3 5 mm mini plug to mono 3 5 mm mini plug connector TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME SCAN A vy to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press ACCESS SPECIAL FUN CTION SCREEN Press CHA v or TIME SCAN Av to move the AUTO TIMER highlight bar arrow to SUPERIMPOSE SPECIAL FUNCTION OSU then press OK FUNCTION SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS 4 V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SS EN OO
93. y provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode e TIMESCAN AUDIO must be set to ON or the sound will not be heard gt pg 38 ACTIVATE FRAM E BY FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Press PAU SE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time OR Press TIME SCAN bP repeatedly for forward frame by frame playback or TIME SCAN ka a repeatedly for reverse frame by frame playback To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion ACTIVATE SLOW MO TION PLAYBACK 1 For hands free slow motion press TIME SCAN H during playback to decrease speed in the forward direction Continue to press TIME SCAN ka a to select the two reverse slow motion reverse play and reverse search modes OR During still picture press and hold TIME SCAN bb for forward slow motion or press and hold TIME SCAN lt q for reverse slow motion Release to return to still picture To resume normal playback press PLAY Refer to the chart on Pg 37 for the Play Slow Motion and Search speeds that are selected using the TIME SCAN buttons CH C9 C9 O9 C9 1 2 3 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 ENGAGEMANUAL TRACKING MODE D
94. you want the next function to automatically start when the counter reads 0H 00M 00S instead of at the beginning of the tape press C MEMO RY so that the counter memory indicator appears on the front display panel before pressing REW e It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the cassette s record safety tab is removed EN OI Repeat Playback STA RT REPEAT Press and hold PLAY until PLAY blinks on the front display panel during playback then release Lt E s e The entire tape is played back 20 times STO P REPEAT To stop press STO P at any time NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF PAUSE or TIME SCAN Haa or bP also stops Repeat Playback 2 Counter Reset RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 Press C RESET NOTE By pressing the DISPLAY button you can change the display to show the counter reading channel number or clock time Channel number is not displayed during playback Counter Memory When REW or FF is pressed with the Counter Memory activated the tape will return to the counter position zero ACTIVATE COUN TER M EM O RY 1 Press C RESET during playback at a point you wantto have quick access to later The counter reads OH 00M 00S Then press C MEMORY The Counter M emory indicator M in the front display panel lights RETURN TO COUNTER POSITION ZERO 2 Press STO P during playback then press REW or FF The tape re

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