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JVC HM-DH40000U User's Manual

1. Note for connection Remove the protection cap from the cable When this function is set to ON f a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio is not recorded f anon SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 506 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont Input Output settings IN OUT FUNCTION The default setting is bold in the table below W TV OUTPUT 1 720to1080 NO CONV ALLto480i W TV OUTPUT 2 WIDE 16 9 NORMAL 4 3 WE FRONT AUX F 1 VIDEO S VIDEO W REAR AUX L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO W REAR AUX L 2 VIDEO S VIDEO Select the apppropriate mode when receiving signals via i LINK connector or playing back a D VHS tape containing a recording of an HD High Definition signal 720to1080 720p is up converted to 1080i and output to the TV 1080i 480p and 480i image formats are output to the TV without being converted Select this when the 720p image played back is distorted NO CONV 1080i 720p 480p and 480i image formats are output to the TV just as they are ALLto480i All images will be output to the TV in 480i image format NOTE When you receive signals via i LINK connector or play back the picture of 1080i 720p 480p image format the signal is not
2. Audio Cable supplied Component Video Cable not supplied F RF Cable supplied NOTES To change the settings or set the timer program on the menu screen switch the TV s input mode for the connection with Audio cable To view the picture of 480i image format on the TV or to select and view TV broadcast connect the component video cable to the TV s Y CB Cr connectors If your TV has only the Y PsB Pr connectors connect also the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors between the VCR and TV INITIAL SETTINGS FN 9 This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels U G ay automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play setting Setti rn g The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the host channel and it is a PBS channel in your area Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set Perform Plug amp Play setup ATTENTION Connect the antenna cable to the VCR If you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set c pg 7 Then connect the AC power cord to the clock and tuner channels separately 7 pg 10 14 an AC outlet Do not turn on the VCR It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug The clock and tuner channels will be set amp Play setting automatically
3. EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS O SELECT THEN PRESS 0K x is displayed beside the tape number of the loaded cassette The cassette mark is displayed on the left of the tape title The items without the cassette marks are the program titles included in the tape To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt 3 Access delete screen Press lt gt to move the Eremi LIBRARY il dd arrow to DELETE j a LIST 173 E oo socer SSS O SE 0017 SOCCER then press OK 0017 2 ENGLAND VS BRAZIL gt 0016 EURO 2000 TZ SOCCER SPORT 12 21 02 SAT _6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH_ _LS3 A EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS g SELECT THEN PRESS 0K 4 Delete tape information LF Navi ation Press lt to move the g highlight bar to YES TAPE NUMBER LIST T A pier EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K 5 Return to normal screen Press NAVI 52EN VIDEO NAVIGATION cont When you want to delete the stored information for each recorded program follow the procedure below by using the Remote e Program information for the Video Navigation function is deleted but the recorded program will not be erased ATTENTION Once the information is deleted it is impossible to restore that information E Deleting program information F Checking memory You can check the amount of recorded information in the VCR s memory 1 2 Access Video Navig
4. Make connections A Connection with the camcorder Connect an audio S video cable between the camcorder s audio S video output connectors and your VCR s audio S video input connectors To rear panel i When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the REMOTE PAUSE Master Edit Control you can control the VCR AV COMPULINK from the camcorder Connect the mini plug Audio cable connector cable not supplied with this VCR as supplied illustrated on the left When using a camcorder with a monaural output connect the audio output connector on BES Mini plug cables the alae ei audio input eee not supplied connector on this JVC camcorder NOTE only If the camcorder does not have S video output connector use a video cable S video cable supplied i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I To S video output Camcorder for playback EN67 Connection with the VCR Connect an audio S video cable between the playback VCR s audio S video output connectors and the recording VCR s audio S video input connectors When using this VCR as the recording VCR connect this VCR s audio S video input connectors to the audio S video output connectors on the other VCR If the playback VCR is monaural connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this VCR NOTE If another VCR d
5. Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer 90 EN MEMO EN 91 ATTENTION JVC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES DIRECT OR INDIRECT ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT DEVICE COMPONENT PART OR MATERIAL THAT IS NON CONFORMING OR NON COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT THE i LINK DV CONNECTION OF THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO IEC61883 1 1EC61883 2 IEC61883 4 IEEE STD 1394 1995 IEEE STD 1394A 2000 1394 INTERFACE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE FOR D VHS VERSION 1 00 AND DTCP DIGITAL TRANSMISSION CONTENT PROTECTION SPECIFICATION VERSION 1 1 THE SPECIFICATIONS USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT DEVICE COMPONENT PART OR MATERIAL THAT IS NOT IN CONFORMITY OR COMPLIANT WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OR THAT IMPLEMENT THE SPECIFICATIONS IN A NON CONFORMING OR NON COMPATIBLE MANNER WITH THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE SUPPORTED AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH A NON CONFORMING OR NON COMPATIBLE PRODUCT DEVICE COMPONENT PART OR OTHER MATERIAL SHALL BE AT THE USER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RISK N0000vHG INH VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Vo Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0203 AH ID VP M
6. TV DBS Number keys DE K Z CANCEL JS D er 3 gt o lt N7 When you record a TV program on this VCR the VCR automatically records the recording start time date and channel in each program title If the tape is recorded for the first time the tape number and the date and time are recorded in the tape title You can then edit the tape title and the program titles as you like You can also edit the category in the program title In short you can use the Video Navigation function to create your own video tape library A Editing tape title When you want to edit the tape title follow the procedure below by using the Remote 4 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Access Library screen Z Navigation Press AV lt gt to move the arrow to LIBRARY then press V or OK TAPE NUMBER __ TITLE _ _ CATEGORY __DATE __ EXIT 0K SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Access tape number 2rmmisaion list screen e Press lt to move the arrow to TAPE NUMBER then press OK The tape number list eee screen appears being sorted by the tape numbers NAVI SET UP Select tape number rasain Press AV to select the TAGE NEST 13 5 oo 0017 socceR atest O lt O tape number for which you want to edit the title then press OK leo 0016 EURO 2000 Z SOCCER SPORTI 12 21 02 SAT _6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH__
7. then press V or OK Press lt gt to move the arrow to CABLE SET UP then press V or OK Ka Select cable box input channel FUNCTION SET UP j TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TUNER SET CABLE SET UP DBS SET UP INPUT CH OFF BRAND 1 TEST MODE mw ed Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Press AV to move TUNER SET UP the arrow to INPUT H CH mr K 7 BRAND sd Pt Your selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR If your cable box is connected to your VCR s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press lt gt until the channel number representing the cable box s output ON CH2 ON CH9 appears on the screen If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press lt gt until ON F 1 appears on the screen If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN L 1 or AUDIO VIDEO IN L 2 connectors on the rear panel Press lt gt until ON L 1 or ON L 2 appears on the screen If you do not use a cable box Press lt gt until OFF appears on the screen Cen Sh Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS 0K EN 17 Enter cable box brand Press AV to move the arrow to BRAND Press lt gt to enter the brand code from the list shown to the right FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP CABLE
8. ARCHER CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW CITIZEN CURTIS DIAMOND GC BRAND GEMINI GENERAL INSTRUMENTS HAMLIN JASCO JERROLD NOVAVISION OAK PANASONIC PULSER RCA REGAL REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX SPRUCER STARGATE TELEVIEW TOCOM UNIKA UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY ZENITH NOTES 1 5 17 1 17 15 16 17 21 25 15 16 17 21 25 2 8 1 17 15 16 17 21 25 15 1 4 6 11 12 15 28 10 18 23 15 146 11 12 15 28 2 8 7 30 13 14 15 16 17 21 25 13 44 10 18 23 1 16 17 5 16 24 2 8 7 20 5 16 17 24 25 13 14 5 15 16 17 21 24 25 5 16 24 1 4 16 1 17 16 17 25 3 9 22 3 9 22 The Controller may not work with all types of cable box f your cable box does not respond to any code you cannot use the Controller to change cable box channels In this case make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording If your cable box cannot be operated with a Remote because it has no remote sensor you cannot use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of
9. The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet pg 9 If Auto or channel numbers are displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR Final preparation for use Turn on the VCR You can now perform basic playback lt pg 21 or basic recording pg 26 NOTES Your TV must have audio video input connector for the connection to the VCR Even if you are using audio video cables to connect your VCR to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another pg 29 For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index pg 83 f you cannot see the pictures on the TV screen when you play back a tape set TV OUTPUT 1 to the appropriate mode t pg 56 8 EN S VIDEO Connection CONNECT VCR TO TV a Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step I of Basic Connection F pg 7 b Connect the S Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the S VIDEO input connector on the TV Antenna or Cable ANTENNA IN Antenna or cable input Coaxial Cable Flat Feede
10. 6 Reco ra i e G Navigation function which allows you to quickly locate the programs you have recorded on a tape When recording on this VCR the tapes are automatically numbered so that every tape recorded on this VCR has a different tape number With this function the program information such as recording Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VER date start time channel number and recording speed are also automatically stored in the VCR s memory POWER For the Video Navigation function see page 42 To memorize the recording date and start time for the Video Navigation function the date and clock must be set correctly D VHS Recording Load a D VHS cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette The D VHS indicator lights on the front display panel and the D VHS recording mode is aD POWER selected automatically VCR CABLE TV DBS Select recording channel On the front panel Press CHANNEL or On the Remote a Press TV VCR CH or a or b Press the Number keys w Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed The recording speed changes each time REC SPEED is pressed FF gt gt HS When picture quality and sound quality is important PAUSE m STD When picture quality
11. AUTO TIMER c pg 57 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen in step If When this happens set the correct guide channel number for that station gt pg 36 Changing VCR Plus Setting NOTES Fven if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time is lost if it lasts for more than 10 minutes As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure the following will take place 1 This VCR starts Auto Clock Set automatically to restore the clock time 2 If the clock time is restored correctly and AUTO TIMER is set to ON each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed f the tape reaches its end during timer recording O and blink To timer record cable channels received through a cable box be sure to keep the cable box turned on 306 EN TIMER RECORDING cont Changing VCR Plus Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on th
12. When AUTO TIMER pg 57 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode a Engage timer recording standby mode NOTES Fven if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time is lost if it lasts for more than 10 minutes As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure the following will take place 1 This VCR starts Auto Clock Set automatically to restore the clock time 2 If the clock time is restored correctly and AUTO TIMER is set to ON each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date After timer recording is completed the VCR turns off automatically You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded f the tape reaches its end during timer recording O and blink To timer record cable or satellite channels be sure to keep the cable box or DBS receiver turned on ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a DBS receiver unless INPUT CH is set to OFF on DBS Receiver Set screen r pg 19
13. for A code control signals 2 for B code control signals 3 for C code control signals 4 for D code control signals To change only the remote control code for the Remote DO NOT perform steps ff to Hf Ex To set Remote to B code A B C D gt gt o gt Release Hold Press in succession down 2 FN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily corrected and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 The clock works but the VCR s The VCR is in the timer recording Press TIMER to disengage power will not come on standby mode with AUTO TIMER set to OFF pg 57 3 The Remote will not function The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the cassette s window is during loading and is ejected facing up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture The TV receiver is set to the wrong Select the AV mode on the TV will not appear mode 2 Breaks are noticea
14. setting manually First follow steps ff to If on page 10 then go to the following steps Access Auto Clock Set screen Press AV to move the arrow to AUTO i AUTOCLOCKSET CLOCK SET then m gt a Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT sre THEN PRESS 0K Then To select the host channel go to step I To select the D S T mode go to step I To select the time zone go to step I NOTE The time set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK SET is selected Select host channel You Can either select INITIAL SET UP AUTO n or enter a AUTO CLOCK SET TIME AM DATE 1 1 WED 2003 LHOSTCH Ty lt auo A PBS channel number Press AV to move the arrow to HOST CH then press lt gt until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected NOTE secect THEN PRESS 0K Xi SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data Select D S T mode You have three choices AUTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel Auto Daylight Saving Time ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you Press AV to move the arrow to D S T then press lt gt repeatedly until the desired setting is selected Select time zone You can select the time zone automatical
15. to increase the time in 30 minute intervals ial Set program date Press DATE The current date is displayed on the screen The date you enter appears in its place Ee Set channel number Press TV VCR CH If you are using a DBS receiver see ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS on next page Holding down TV VCR CH rapidly changes the channel numbers EN 39 Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed Return to normal screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to CONFIRM then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS TIMER TO ENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE appears on the screen then press OK to return to normal screen Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the front display panel To timer record daily or weekly serials Press DAILY number 8 or WEEKLY number 9 anytime during steps If through I MON FRI MON SAT SUN SAT or EVERY _ _ _ appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcast you want
16. 120 When this function is set to ON The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on screen display appears on the screen NOTES When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF otherwise the VCR status information on screen display will be recorded on the edited tape f you select a channel on which no signal is received the channel number is displayed regardless of this function setting When this function is set to ON the VCR changes the screen into the gray back screen automatically after while the input signals do not come into When this function is set to ON you can reduce the power consumption While the VCR is turned off the front display panel does not show the clock When this function is set to ON an i LINK device cannot be recognized Asa result it is not possible to record a program using the digital tuner s timer function In addition the device does not pass along data if it is in a branched connection For details of a digital tuner r
17. Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the Remote while Plug amp Play is in progress NOTES When the AC power cord is connected to an AC outlet LOAD appears on the front display panel It takes some time until VCR completes its set up Auto Clock Set is performed first Auto blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set Auto Channel Set is performed next Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR During Auto Channel Set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set When Plug amp Play setting has been complete successfully the correct clock time is displayed If you perform Plug amp Play setting successfully there is no need to perform the clock pg 10 and tuner pg 13 settings If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14 During Auto Channel Set Plug amp Play Completed The channel numbers are displayed The current time is as they are scanned and set displayed PM lights up during the afternoon During Initial Auto Clock Set Auto blinks If an incorrect clock time or appears on the display panel see What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed below INFORMATION If AUTO CLOCK is set to ON on the Clock Set screen on page 11 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hou
18. EDIT then press OK Access category screen Press AV lt D to move navigation EDIT TITLE l the arrow to EDIT C CATEGORY then ALL ERASE press OK SYDNEY OLYMPIC BROW 12 21 02 MON _6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH LS3 EXIT c gt OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS g SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Select category Press AV lt P to select la the category you want then press OK SYDNEY OLYMPIC Row 12 21 02 MON 6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH LS3 EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Return to normal screen Press NAVI ENST D Deleting tape information y When you want to delete the entire tape information information for all recorded programs on the tape SD ee follow the procedure below by using the Remote TV_ DBS e Tape information for the Video Navigation function is deleted but the recorded programs will not be erased ATTENTION Once the information is deleted it is impossible to restore that information 5 lo a io 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 48 then go to ee 1 Gia the following steps jens e2 2 Select tape number lt 1 b 4 a Press AV to select the N BLANK NAVI SETUP tape number for which Demen 1 BE you want to edit the title then press OK SPORT SOCCER 12 21 02 SAT_6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH__LS3 A C eo
19. EN Connections Antenna or Cable ANTENNA IN Antenna or cable input Coaxial Cable 0 Flat Feeder _ Matching h Transformer not supplied AC Outlet Back of VCR ANTENNA OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Audio Cable supplied To Audio Input Video Cable not supplied To Video Input Connectors RF Cable supplied Eja To 75 Q terminal Basic Connection Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS F pg 87 Situate VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Connect VCR to TV The following connections are required Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR Connect the supplied RF cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna input terminal Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video input connectors on the TV S VIDEO Connection If you have a TV with S VIDEO input terminals see S VIDEO Connection on page 8 Component Video Connection If you have a TV with component video input terminals see Component Video Connection on page 8 Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet
20. Locating beginning of recordings index Search When recording on this VCR index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording You can find and automatically play back from the beginning of any recording using the Index Search function 1 Start search While the tape is not running press lt lt or BP on the Remote 2 Access distant code To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press a lt or BP repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON F pg 57 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Beginning of the current Current position Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded Previous Next on the tape program recorded program 1 2 3 e r program recorded recorded f you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW lt or FF gt after playback starts NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is resumed from recording pause G Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search You can skip over view at high speed unwanted portions of the tape Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of high speed playback up to 2 minutes When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during
21. Repeat Playback is not possible if the cassette was recorded in LS3 or LS5 mode EN 23 Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition Whenever you insert a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback use the manual tracking following the procedures below You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback pg 33 During slow motion playback simply press CHANNEL or on the VCR or TV VCR CH or on the Remote to adjust tracking 1 Activate manual tracking Press CHANNEL and on the front panel at the same time during playback 2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen Press CHANNEL or Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for a coarse adjustment Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved To reactivate automatic tracking press CHANNEL and on the front panel at the same time The automatic tracking becomes active again D Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded press A MONITOR on the Remot
22. SG Aar BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont A Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause Each time you press the button the front display panel shows the channel number clock time and the recording speed in sequence Recording Speed To display the VCR status including the time counter the channel number and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display pg 29 E Specifying recording length nstant Timer Recording ITR You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 8 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished During recording press REC on the front panel repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the front display panel The record indicator starts flashing Each time you press the button recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 8 hours To cancel an ITR press STOP E on the Remote or STOP EJECT on the front panel EN 29 7 Watching one program while recording another Engage TV mode During recording Change the TV s input mode from AV to TV p VCR CABLE TV DBS 2 Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch on the TV D Showing on screen display When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 57 you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen For more detailed information about th
23. f the batteries of the Remote are discharged the Remote will not be able to control the TV cable box or DBS receiver Replace the batteries INDEX cont A B C D button pg 71 VCR TV CABLE DBS selector 17 pg 68 71 OK Button O PROGRAM button F pg 34 38 STOP button pg 35 38 O START button c pg 35 38 Number keys pg 26 27 34 Character input buttons c pg 49 DAILY button pg 35 39 DBS button pg 39 CANCEL button F pg 34 40 C Counter RESET button c pg 85 lt button r pg 49 PLAY gt button c pg 21 REW lt lt lt button F pg 21 31 STOP E button c pg 21 27 REC button F pg 26 27 MENU button c pg 10 AV buttons c pg 11 NAVI button c pg 42 BACK button c pg 35 53 OSD button c pg 29 ENTER button 17 pg 68 70 TV VCR button c pg 68 POWER button c pg 21 27 PROG CHECK button c pg 40 TIMER button c pg 35 39 40 DATE button gt pg 35 38 TV VCR CH buttons F pg 26 38 68 70 REC LINK button c pg 62 SUBTITLE button gt pg 25 REC SPEED button c pg 26 27 WEEKLY button c pg 35 39 amp ENTER button SKIP SEARCH button gt pg 24 gt button F pg 49 AUX button i pg 67 D FF gt gt gt button pg 21 31 B PAUSE H button c
24. following steps ia Access Manual Clock Set screen Press AV to move the arrow to MANUAL CLOCK SET then press OK ial Set time Press lt gt until the Ti TIAL SET U desired Um appears e e then press V Holding lt gt lt changes the time in Cam m OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS 30 minute intervals SV grr THEW PRESS IO Set date Press lt gt until the desired date appears then press V Holding lt changes the date in 15 day intervals Set year Press lt gt until the desired year appears Select D S T mode Press AV to move the highlight bar to D S T then press lt gt to select ON or OFF ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you m Start clock Press MENU and normal screen appears To make corrections any time during the process Press AV to select the item you want to change then press lt gt ENTS Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p D VCR CABLE TV DBS Oo Tuner Setting Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting If you want to add or delete channels use Manual Channel Set F pg 14 Access Main Menu scre
25. pg 27 32 D TV VOL button c pg 68 amp OK Button GD lt lt BP lt gt button F pg 24 amp A Audio MONITOR button c pg 23 A K TV Muting button c pg 68 DISPLAY button c pg 28 The glow in the dark buttons shown in white on the illustration on the left column are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV after setting the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to TV pg 68 SPECIFICATIONS EN 87 GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption AC 120 V 60 Hz Power on 42 W Power off 18 W Temperature Operating 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F tol40 F Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 435 mm x 94 mm x 383 mm 17 3 16 x 3 3 4 x 15 1 8 Weight 5 5 kg 12 2 Ibs Maximum recording time D VHS HS 210 min with DF 420 video cassette D VHS STD 420 min with DF 420 video cassette D VHS LS3 1260 min with DF 420 video cassette D VHS LS5 2100 min with DF 420 video cassette S VHS VHS SP 210 min with ST 210 video cassette S VHS VHS EP 630 min with ST 210 video cassette VIDEO AUDIO D VHS Video format Audio format MPEG2 standard Encode MPEG1 Layer2 Decode MPEG1 Layer2 Dolby Digital LINEAR PCM HS STD Track composition Tape speed 33 4 mm sec HS mode 16 67 mm sec
26. 2 Access Program List screen Press PROG CHECK CUILE The clock must be set 12 24 03 WED 8 00PM 10 00PM__ TUE CATV12CH STD SP to aCCess the program 12 27 03 SAT 11 00PM 11 45PM MON FRI VCR47CH_ STD SP list 12 28 03 SUN 10 30PM 11 45PM MON FRI DBS110CH STD SP If you have not set the clock the Main Menu Fe screen appears after ExT an error message Is displayed Refer to page 10 for the clock setting procedure a en SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K 3 Access Program screen Press AV to select a program then press OK to check more detailed information To return to the normal screen press PROG CHECK B Canceling or changing program settings Access Program screen Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the left column Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program laa press OK with the 8 00PM 8 00PM 10 00 PM 10 00 PM PM 12 24 03 WED 12 24 03 WED 12cH 12cH arrow on CANCEL Em SPEED aa ETa st SP SP wen anv then press OK with the _cANcEL __ arrow on CONFIRM OR THEBE tbn seekn Tresco press CANCEL then press OK PROGRAM CANCELED appears on the screen then press OK to return to the program list To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE TV VCR CH DAILY number 8 WEEKLY number 9 and or REC SPEED then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS TIMER
27. Brand Setting Turn on the cable box Turn on the cable box using the Power button on the cable box or its Remote _ re Set remote operation mode W Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to CABLE VCR CABLE DBS Eel Enter cable box brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold POWER Press the Number keys to enter your cable box s brand code by referring to the table below ENTER Press STOP E and release POWER DS Once you have set the Remote to operate a TV DBS TV VCR LD CaCO He CH mooo Number keys oO E cable box you do not have to set it again until you replace the Remote s batteries he Operate cable box Press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR CH and Number keys a For some brands you must press ENTER after r a having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To change the cable box s channels press CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE ARCHER TV VCR CH or the Number keys To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE CABLETENNA 01 17 DBS selector back to VCR a aa CURTIS 02 NOTES DIAMOND Ol 17 Depending on the type of cable box some or all functions aoe hae ie 16 17 21 25 cannot be operated using this Remote GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 t is impossible to control a cable box that does not have a HAMLIN 10 18 23 remote sensor JASCO 15 t
28. Mini plug cable not supplied OUT Audio cable supplied S video cable supplied W S VHS ET ON OFF W DISPLAY ON OFF EN D9 The default setting is bold in the table below This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S VHS picture quality Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S VHS ET function The S VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel when S VHS ET is set to ON NOTES Before recording make sure that V CALIBRATION is set to ON pg 54 You cannot activate the S VHS ET function while recording is in progress while timer recording or Instant Timer Recording pg 28 is in progress while Video Calibration pg 54 is in progress S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time S VHS recording on S VHS tapes is recommended Use of high grade tapes are recommended for S VHS ET recordings On some tapes picture quality will not improves even if the S VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings You can play back S VHS ET recordings on most of S VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this function While playing back a tape recorded with this function on some tapes noise may appear If
29. STD mode 5 55 mm sec LS3 mode 3 33 mm sec LS5 mode 30 deg 1800 rpm CTL track system Head azimuth Drum rotation Tracking system Recording specification Main data input rate 28 2 Mbps HS mode 14 1 Mbps STD mode 4 7 Mbps LS3 mode 2 8 Mbps LS5 mode IEEE1394 compliant DTCP digital copy protection compatible Interface VIDEO AUDIO S VHS VHS S VHS VHS NTSC standard NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields Format Signal system Recording Playback system DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV TIMER Clock reference Program capacity Memory backup time CONNECTORS Input Output ACCESSORIES Provided accessories Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Quartz 1 year programmable timer 24 programs Approx 10 min ILINK IN OUT DV IN x 2 4 pin S400 RCA connectors IN x 3 OUT x 2 S video connectors IN x 3 OUT x 2 Component video OUT Y PB CB Pr Cr x 1 Digital OUT optical x 1 Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Audio cable RF cable F type S video cable 4 pin Controller Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise F amp O E Design and spe
30. Skip Search press PLAY gt NOTE It is not possible to perform the Skip Search when you play back a D VHS tape recorded in LS5 mode Other Useful functions for playback S VHS VHS only You can also use the following functions for playback Video Calibration lt pg 54 When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures Picture Control pg 54 This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference Digital R3 pg 54 This function applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance details and provides clear pictures Video Stabilizer F pg 54 You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR EN 25 How to read the Video Navigation screen for D Theater tape If you insert a D Theater tape and then press NAVI the Chapter Navigation m following screen appears Press AV to move the arrow TAPE TITLE WORLD 5000ER apter to the item that you want to watch then press OK Playback starts automatically after the selected item is located The D Theater indicator lights up when playing back a D Theater tape ee EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS D Theater is a technical specification based on D VHS Section 1 6G SELECT THEN PRESS 0K standards that
31. TO ENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE appears on the screen then press OK to return to the program list Return to normal screen Press PROG CHECK Reengage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER When AUTO TIMER c pg 57 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded Pattern 1 The program with the lower program number will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 2 The program starting earlier will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 3 The program starting earlier will be recorded followed by the remaining portion of the other program 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 Chilo Program2 CHAO Not recorded EN 417 Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording Auto Timer lt pg 57 When AUTO TIMER is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode Auto SP gt EP Timer S VHS VHS only pg 57 If there is not enough tape to record the entire broa
32. VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q During picture search still picture playback and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause A Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY gt to return to normal playback will restore the picture Q When returning from variable speed picture search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should be concerned about this A No it is normal Q When playing back programs that have been timer recorded consecutively such one program from 8 00 to 9 00 and another one from 9 00 to 10 00 the picture and sound become momentarily distorted where the first program ends and the second program begins Is this a malfunction A No This is normal Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes and tape numbers for Video Navigation Q Sometimes during index search the VCR cannot find the program I want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together Q During playback on screen display sometimes jitters Why does this happen A If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen display may occur REC
33. an i LINK compatible device you re ready to control the i LINK device LINC Logical Interface Connection involves establishing a logical connection as the abbreviation implies OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont i LINK set up for connected device When you connect i LINK compatible devices to this VCR an i LINK device number is assigned to each device in the order of connection If you want to change the number follow the procedure below m Access Main Menu screen Press MENU o Access i LINK Set Up screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to INITIAL SET UP then press V or OK Press lt gt to move the arrow to OTHER then press V or OK ia Confirm LINC setting Check that LINC is set to AUTO If not press AV to move the arrow to LINC then press lt gt to set to AUTO FUNCTION SET UP _ TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER PT LINC lt AUTO RESET NUMBER h SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS ani SELECT THEN PRESS OK bea Reset Number Press AV to move INITIAL SET UP the arrow to RESET mro 1i NUMBER then unce AUTO press OK RESETNUMBER _ i SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS E SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Return to normal screen Gal Press MENU Set Number again Connect the external devices one by one e Make sure to connect the VCR s AC power plug to the AC outlet and turn on the external device before c
34. and recording time STOP m are important LS3 To record for three times longer than in STD mode with picture quality that is equal to or better than S VHS LS5 When recording time is important To record for five times longer than in STD mode Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY gt EN 2 S VHS VHS Recording Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette Ex Select recording channel On the front panel Press CHANNEL or On the Remote a Press TV VCR CH or or b Press the Number keys Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY gt If V CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting 7 pg 54 this VCR checks the tape condition for about seven seconds then starts recording This means that the first seven seconds of the program will not be recorded If this is inconvenient for you follow the steps below Press REC and PAUSE H to start Video Calibration Then press PLAY gt to start recording after Video Calibration is complete It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner To paus
35. as the AV COMPULINK terminal By connecting other JVC s AV COMPULINK components see the diagram below including amplifiers or receivers and televisions one touch control of the audio and video components linked via their AV COMPULINK connectors becomes possible For example simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY gt so that the AV COMPULINK components automatically turn on the TV s AV mode is selected and the VCR starts playback You do not have to press PLAY gt if the cassette s record safety tab is removed When this function is set to OFF you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal lt pg 67 NOTES When the remote control code is set to C or D the connector cannot be used as AV COMPULINK terminal even if AV COMPU LINK is set to ON It is recommended to set the remote control code to A when you use this function pg 71 Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Refer to the TV s instruction manual when making this connection AV COMPU LINK This VCR Television COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Vi Pe Ca PRICR RS E090 3 3 SE Q F gt 2 Ez Zi ii To S VIDEO To AV COMPU To REMOTE OUT LINK I PAUSE VCR ONLY AV COMPULINK e Te aA gt u I mi eq Db eq J To S VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN To AUDIO
36. back a digital tape encoded in Dolby Digital format the Dolby Digital bistream is sent from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector Set OPTICAL OUT to Dolby D pg 55 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved i LINK i LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i LINK connector to exchange digital video signals digital audio signals and device control signals bi directionally over a single cable i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard MPEG2 Abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group Phase 2 Unlike previous compression methods MPEG 2 uses an extremely efficient compression method that supports high definition video Based on the principle that much video data remains unchanged from one frame to the next predictive coding is performed to eliminate redundant data Specifically compression is applied between frames based on the correlation of frame data and within frames based on DCT or discrete cosine transform for an extremely efficient compression technique EN OF List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display na
37. cceeececceeeeseeeeeees 31 E Variable Speed Picture Search eccere 31 Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback 32 Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback ccccceeeseeeeeees a2 Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback sacsccssssscsensardsnapasesddseseasts J3 Useful Function Settings sessssesessesosessssese DO i LINK Set U Satellite Auto Recording ccccccccsccccsesceces O2 JLIP ID Number Setting 0000 0008 HOO0HHOOOHHHHOHHHOHHOOO8 63 EDITING 64 ILLINK DV Connections ccccccccsccscccccccccccsccs OF S VIDEO VIDEO Connections COCCCCCOCO OOOO OOOO OCOOCE 66 MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 68 TV Brand Setting 0000 OOH HOOHHOHHHOHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHO8OO8 68 Cable Box Brand Setting cccccccssssecesesces OD DBS Receiver Brand Setting c cccccseseseseee 70 Changing Remote Control Code cccecce 7 I TROUBLESHOOTING 72 Error Codes and Messages 0ccccccssececeeeeeeceeaeeeees 78 Questions and answers cccccceeeeceeeseeeeceeeeeceeeeaes 79 INDEX COD COS SON a A E A TE 80 OLE oei 81 Front pane l eessen EE E Ea 82 Rear Panel oerevirerrno aina oR EE 83 Frontdisplay Pan l s aserite T 84 On screen display sa ecc a ncsesecaacensanenetrersanerevemaneravaceaes 85 SENAD E ibang E Inlaid iidia nena E T Guiness 86 SPECIFICATIONS 87 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 88 WARRANTY Only in U S A 89 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
38. control your DBS receiver This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver s Remote The VCR s Controller can also control your DBS receiver This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 70 To set up the Controller go to page 19 EN 19 Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV Setting DBS receiver input eee channel amp brand Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the a Remote to VCR After installation set the DBS receiver s input channel and its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly Turn on DBS receiver Select a channel other than channel 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver Ea Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU p VCR CABLE TV DBS o Access DBS Receiver Set screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to TUNER SET UP then press V or OK Press lt gt to move the arrow to DBS SET UP then press V or OK psy Select DBS receiver input channel Press AV to move the arrow to FUNCTION SET UP j TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TUNER SET CABLE SET UP DBS SET UP INPUT CH OFF BRAND Co TEST MODE Can hh OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS 0K FUNCTION SET UP j TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP DBS SET UP INPUT CH INPUT CH lt OFF gt BRA
39. have four recorded channels sound may not be heard for the first few seconds e When you eject and insert D VHS cassettes the sound may be interrupted for an instant e When you press REC SPEED to switch recording speed the sound may be interrupted for an instant Incorrect image formatting for wide TVs e If you have connected two different devices using the S video output connectors on the back of the VCR the sensing signal for wide TVs may not be output correctly depending on the connected devices If this occurs use the TV controls to switch the screen size Z 8 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont Error Codes and Messages Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR Refer to the chart below for the solution CODE MESSAGE DESCRIPTION 102 REC PROHIBITED An attempt was made to make a D VHS recording of a program for which only the analog information is copy protected While making a D VHS recording of a program a signal in which only the analog information is copy protected was input to this VCR 103 REC PROHIBITED An attempt was made to dub a D VHS recording of a digitally copy protected program While dubbing a D VHS recording digitally copy protected information was input to this VCR This VCR supports copy protection technologies such as DTLA and cannot record programs that employ digital copy protection 104 CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO A signal that is not compatible
40. in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING EN 217 Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR STOP EJECT POWER m 4 p Peet b D D C2 POWER VCR CABLE TV DBS C3 fal REW lt lt a CP amp FF aia IE STOP m NOTES When you use the Video Navigation function operate the VCR only after the tape number is detected otherwise you cannot use the Video Navigation function t takes a moment until the image appears on the TV screen when you play back a program recorded in LS5 mode The picture may pause or the block noise may appear It will take a moment until the image appears when you play back cut segments segments for which recording was continued after stopping or pausing or segments for which recording was switched from VHS mode SP or EP to D VHS mode This VCR can check the tape condition during playback and recording and realizes the best possible pictures This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded in D VHS MTP S VHS S VHS ET and VHS formats When playing back a tape this VCR automatically identifies the recording format D VHS S VHS S VHS ET or VHS When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR yo
41. is equipped with three or more i LINK connectors you can also branch the i LINK connection i LINK cable A to F i LINK compatible devices B C Devices with three or more i LINK connectors NOTES i LINK Connection Examples Examples of good i LINK connections and bad i LINK connections are shown below The digital signals flow to all connected devices When connecting i LINK devices make sure that the devices are connected in such a way that digital signals do not return loop back to the device that output them Looped connection is not permitted Good connection examples A to D i LINK compatible devices The connections below do not form a loop O He oHe He Bad connection examples A to D i LINK compatible devices The connections below form a loop C Device with three i LINK connectors You can connect as many as 63 devices including this VCR through an i LINK connection If you use a branched i LINK connection however the maximum path length on a branch is 17 devices n the case of a personal computer and some other devices data is not passed along by those devices if the device power is off For details refer to the instruction manual for the connected device Furthermore data is not passed along by this VCR when POWER SAVE is set to ON on this VCR pg 57 and the VCR is turned off The maximum data transfer speed supported by the i LINK connector on this VCR is 400Mbps a
42. playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted use a cleaning cassette During special effect playback pg 31 noise may appear If special effect playback is performed frequently on a tape recorded with this function the tape may be damaged and picture may be deteriorated When this function is set to OFF only appears on the front display panel NOTE Even if you set DISPLAY to OFF each item appears on the front display panel in the following cases when the timer recording is in progress in the timer standby mode pg 34 41 jn the satellite Auto Recording standby mode t pg 62 during Plug amp Play setting pg 9 when you press REC twice for the ITR pg 28 when you set the remote control code pg 71 when you press DISPLAY the current status appears for a few seconds 60 EN i LINK Set Up Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p D VCR CABLE TV DBS Ls ATTENTION If the i LINK setting does not work press D VHS and STOP EJECT m 4 simultaneously for more than 5 seconds to reset the settings The cassette is automatically ejected LINC You can control one of the i LINK compatible devices connected to this VCR with the i LINK cable LINC means to select one of the connected devices After establishing a LINC with
43. playback to normal playback for example until the image appears and sound is heard For a few seconds the image may be played back out of synch with the sound Searching images on D VHS tapes e The images appear frame by frame e Block noise may appears on the bottom half of images e When the blank portion is reached a still scene of the last recorded image is displayed The picture stops There is no sound e When two or more devices are connected to this VCR with the i LINK cable a camcorder and another i LINK compatible device do not turn on the camcorder if you record a program from an another i Link compatible device Turning on and off the camcorder may cause momentary still images and loss of sound Image or sound is distorted e When recording from a camcorder connected to this VCR with the i LINK cable the image or sound may be distorted If this occurs insert a D VHS cassette in the VCR and turn off and on the VCR then start recording again If the problem is not fixed record using the audio video input connectors instead of i LINK connector Recording from camcorders and other devices via i LINK connector e You may see a mosaic block noise e For scenes with fast action the image may jitter This does not affect recording which will proceed as usual e When you watch the camcorder s search images through this VCR the block noise may appear e When you record audio dubbed DVC cassettes tapes which
44. s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and E oN 7 04 06 11 12 15 28 a DBS receiver at the same time You can only set the Remote OAK 07 to operate one of these units at a time PANASONIC 13 14 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 23 REMBRANDT 01 16 17 SAMSUNG 05 16 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02 SIGMA 07 SL MARX 05 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 05 16 24 TOCOM 01 04 16 UNIKA 01 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 03 09 22 ZENITH 03 09 22 To set the Remote to RCA 14 ee a ae Hold l down Press in succession Release 70 En MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL cont When programed set with a manufacturer s brand s ec eo ive r code this Remote can perform some of the remote d S control functions of the listed DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receivers Turn on the DBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to CABLE DBS We Enter DBS receiver brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold POWER Press the Number keys to enter your DBS receiver s brand code by referring to the table below Sii Press STOP E and release POWER CH VCR CABLE TV DBS aS E oio oono Number keys ee So i Ses amo Once you have set the Remote t
45. set the recording speed on the recording VCR to the same speed as the source tape on the playback VCR When AUTO is selected for the recording speed AUTO and the selected speed appear on the front display panel in turn 6 6 FN EDITING cont S V i D O You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR Ex When using this VCR as the recording VCR Vi D E O This VCR for recording Connections Various connection for editing tapes The following three methods can be used for editing tapes VHS to S VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the original VHS quality the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing S VHS to VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Since the original source is recorded in S VHS mode the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing S VHS to S VHS editing S VIDEO connection Original picture quality of S VHS made can be duplicated with minimal picture degradation This is the best editing method you can use on S VHS VCRS E To Audio To S video Input Audio cable 1 S video supplied cable supplied To AUDIO f To S VIDEO E OUT i J You can use a camcorder as the playback device and our VCR as the recording VCR i Another VCR for playback This VCR for recording
46. the band indication TV CATV or DBS appears under the channel number indication SOURCE TV To timerrecord a regular TV broadcast received on the VCR To timer record a cable TV broadcast received on the VCR or through a cable box unless INPUT CH is set to OFF on TIMER PROGRAM SET PROGRAM WITH REC SPEED 7 DBS ooo 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY THEN PRESS CONFIRM EXIT START STOP DATE CH Cable Set Up screen r pg 16 To timer record a satellite broadcast received through a DBS receiver NOTE If BAND is set to TV on the Tuner Set Up Screen pg 14 and INPUT CH is set to OFF on Cable Set Up screen pg 16 CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen If BAND is set to CATV or INPUT CH is set to ON on Cable Set Up screen TV will not be displayed If the channel number entered requires that the band be set 7 DBS is displayed on the screen If this happens press the Number key 7 DBS to select DBS 4 0 EN TIMER RECORDING cont Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR TEN VCR CABLE TV DBS S28 ry Checking program settings 1 Disengage timer Press TIMER then press POWER e When AUTO TIMER gt pg 57 is set to ON you do not have to press TIMER
47. to provide the highest possible pictures oY Second Audio Recording lt pg 55 ON This VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast Record safety tab To record a SAP program received set 2ND AUDIO REC to ON using the menu screen NOTES When the channel is changed on the VCR The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast The SAP STEREO indication appears when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound S VHS Recording Mode F pg 58 This VCR allows you to record on a D VHS and S VHS tape with VHS picture quality S VHS ET pg 59 This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S VHS picture quality Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S VHS ET function SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK ENT Special Effect Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p VCR CABLE TV DBS ane gt With this VCR you can enjoy special effect playback such as high speed search variable speed search and still playback and so on A Locating particular scene rapidly Picture Search m High Speed Picture Search
48. used picture quality may be better with DIGITAL R3 set to OFF f you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing be sure to set DIGITAL R3 to OFF before starting When this function is set to ON you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR This function is available only when playing back tapes recorded in EP mode NOTES When you finish viewing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback To watch recordings with close caption set this function to OFF When this function is set to ON the vertical vibrations may occur Press CHANNEL or on the VCR or TV VCR CH or on the Remote to eliminate vibration ENDO Audio settings AUDIO FUNCTION WE STD AUDIO REC MODE STANDARD PCM amp STANDARD W DV AUDIO REC AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1 2MIX E OPTICAL OUT Dolby D 2CH PCM STREAM W 2ND AUDIO REC ON OFF Amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital decoder The default setting is bold in the table below You can select the audio format when you record a program or analog signal from connected devices in STD mode When this function is set to PCM amp STANDARD you can
49. 1 31 QO STOP EJECT m amp button c pg 21 27 D VHS button F pg 27 Front display panel F pg 84 To access covered buttons connectors pull and open the cover Rear panel CABLE BOX REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK AC power cord pg 7 Cooling fan This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR Do not remove it Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the cooling fan JLIP terminal c pg 63 Component video output connectors c pg 8 ANTENNA IN terminal c pg 7 i LINK IN OUT DV IN Connector i Link I pg 64 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specifi cation and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard EN OS CABLE BOX Controller connector r pg 15 18 REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal REMOTE PAUSE terminal pg 67 AV COMPULINK terminal c pg 58 S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors Cc pg 7 8 66 S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors L 2 I pg 66 S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors L 1 I pg 66 ANTENNA OUT terminal pg 7 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL terminal pg 55 84 EN INDEX cont Front display panel D Theater D VHS S VHS Channel and auxiliary input L 1 L 2 F 1 D Theater indicator 17 pg 25 and l 1 etc O D VHS indicator pg 26 27 Clock time 1 pg 28 S VHS i
50. BRATING Wait while the VCR calibrates itself so that it can output a normal image 202 COPY RESTRICTED PROG OUTPUT When playing back a program that was copy protected in 1080i 480i VIDEO 720p or 480p mode the VCR down converts to 480i mode for output 203 COPY RESTRICTED PROG CAN NOT An attempt was made to play back a tape containing a copy protected PLAY BACK program Even if you record a copy protected program this VCR cannot play it back CAN NOT PLAY BACK THIS TAPE An attempt was made to play back a tape containing an invalid D VHS recording CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO A signal format that is not supported by this VCR was input USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER e Use a digital tuner etc 301 TOO MANY i LINK INSTRUMENTS A signal containing too much data was input to the i LINK connector READ INST BOOK on this VCR There are too many devices with i LINK connectors such as digital tuners and digital video cameras connected to the i LINK connector 2 05 300 on this VCR Turn off any devices that are not in use 302 COPY RESTRICTED PROG OUTPUT When playing back a program that was copy protected in 1080i 480i VIDEO 720p or 480p mode the VCR down converts to 480i mode for output For details of a digital tuner refer to the instruction manual of the digital tuner EN Q9 Questions and answers PLAYBACK Q What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search A The
51. D number The JLIP ID number of this VCR is preset to 1 when shipped from the factory You can change this number to any other number between 1 to 99 To change the JLIP ID number of this VCR follow the procedure below Access Main Menu screen ia Press MENU Select JLIP ID Set Up screen 1 Press gt to move the arrow to INITIAL SET UP then press V or OK 2 Press lt gt to move the arrow to OTHER then press V or OK ES Set JLIP ID Number Press AV to move FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET Po the arrow to LIPID JLIP ID ai D gt Press lt gt to enter the desired ID number cE ce SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Return to normal screen Press MENU NOTE For further details on the JLIP system or devices consult your nearest JVC dealer U S customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1 800 252 Of 22 64 FN EDITING i E NI K DV This VCR supports the copy protection technologies of DTLA Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator These technologies are admitted by Connections Administrator These technologies a Administrator It is impossible to dub copy limited signals between NOTES the devices which supports copy protection technologies of DTLA It is impossible to dub to other tapes the program which only one recording is permitted When connecting to other devices only the operation of the devic
52. GITAL m Cassettes marked D VHS S VHS and VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However D VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked D VHS By using S VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR m D VHS is a new digital memory system that uses D VHS tapes D VHS was developed as a memory system for multimedia applications that require storage for large volumes of information such as for digital video m Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polari
53. GLAND 4 00 LS3 4 Return to normal screen Press NAVI BLANK appears for non recorded part the part whose information has been deleted manually NOTE pg 52 or the part where new program has If you press NAVI when a cassette is not loaded NO TAPE been recorded appears on the TV screen If the VCR does not recognize the tape number of the loaded cassette UNRECOGNIZED TAPE NUMBER appears on the TV screen 4G EN VIDEO NAVIGATION cont Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p n WD VCR CABLE TV DBS To play back a selected program on the list screen W Select the program that you want to watch then press OK W Insert the corresponding tape W Press OK again with the arrow on SEARCH W Confirm that the desired program is highlighted then press OK Playback starts automatically after the selected program is located Finding Tapes Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV You can find a tape you want using Video Navigation You have four methods to find tapes by tape number by program title by category by recording date and by tape remaining time A Finding by tape number Use the Remote to do the following operations 1 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Access Library screen LZ Navigation Press AV lt gt to move TRA the arrow to LIBRARY then press V o
54. K then press V or OK RECORDING MODE LS3 BLANK TIME EXIT Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Set condition ZF Navigation Press vie move the arrow to RECORDING dd MODE then press lt gt RECORDING HODES to select the recording speed Press AV to move the arrow to BLANK TIME then press lt gt to select the blank time Then press OK EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS g SELECT THEN PRESS 0K TO LIST 4 Select tape number ZF Navigation Press AV then press O K BLANK SPACE LIST 10 00 LS5 1 3 DA To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt TITLE 11 01 29 MON 11 34 AM STOP SEARCH RETURN EXIT Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS g SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Load a cassette Insert the cassette whose number you have found in step 4 Select blank Press lt gt to move the arrow to STOP then press OK The VCR will start search for the beginning of the EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS blank part then stop GY sevect THEN PRESS 0K Ze Navigation LIBRARY NAVI SET UP BLANK SPACE LIST 10 00 LS5 1 3 ww TITLE 11 01 29 MON 11 34 AM STOP SEARCH RETURN Prepare for recording See page 26 for recording 48 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION cont Editing Titles Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p WD VCR CABLE
55. K SYDNEY OLYMPIC Pow 12 21 02 SAT _6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH___LS3 PLAY STOP DELETE EDIT 1 Load a cassette EXIT lt x OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Access edit screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to EDIT then press OK Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI SET UP 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2 00 LS3 1 3 SYDNEY OLYMPIC prow 12 21 02 SAT _6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH___LS3 PLAY STOP DELETE EDIT eat OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Enter title Press AV lt gt to Ae move the arrow on C Sd the desired ALL ERASE Ze Navigation character or symbol then press SYDNEY OLYMPI C 12 21 02 MON _ 6 30 AM 5 53 PM bas skou _1s3 OK OR EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Press the Number keys to enter the title e For entering the characters as the title refer to How to enter the characters and symbols on page 49 In this example enter JVC NEWS Press AV lt P to move the arrow to ENTER then press OK Return to normal screen Press NAVI Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Select program Press AV to select the program you want to edit then press OK Access edit screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to
56. LINK input output connector psy Start recording NOTES On the front panel Depending on the devices equipped with the i LINK Press REC connector which is connected to the VCR picture On the Remote noise on this VCR may differ from the noise on the Press REC and PLAY gt at the same time connected devices It is caused by the difference of the data processing method Connection with certain product s may not be NOTE supported ATTENTION on the back cover If 108 REC BY HS MODE appears on the TV screen refer to Error Codes and Messages on page 77 Load a cassette Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR for recording Do not connect this VCR to the PC with the i LINK cable The operation is not guaranteed Select input location on this VCR On the front panel Press CHANNEL to select l 1 etc On the Remote Press TV VCR CH to select l 1 etc Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed For more details refer to About Recording Speed below About Recording Speed Input Source Selectable Recording Speed Playback device Recording device This VCR D VHS Auto HS STD LS3 LS5 HS STD LS3 LS5 pel HS STD LS3 LS5 DV input Auto mode The recording speed will be selected automatically according to the amount of data input the transfer rate from the i LINK connector NOTES When dubbing using the i LINK connector
57. MUM D VHS DIGITAL RECORDER HVi DH40000U DYES SVHS Hi Fi ver it Super VHS ET ES SEE ng lon DU potey EA DIGITAL NOE SEEEEEEoooo LLLI MOTH EATER PCMH Na For Customer Use INS RUC IONS Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LPT0698 001A ZEN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC D VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
58. ND Your selection ue depends on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR Caen Sh OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS 0K If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press lt gt until the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output ON CH3 or ON CH4 appears on the screen If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press lt gt until ON F 1 appears on the screen If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN L 1 or AUDIO VIDEO IN L 2 connectors on the rear panel Press lt gt until ON L 1 or ON L 2 appears on the screen If you do not use a DBS receiver Press lt gt until OFF appears on the screen CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 20 FN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Enter DBS Receiver s brand Press AV to move p the arrow to mess B RAN D INPUT CH OFF Brano CD D VCR CABLE TV DBS Press lt gt to enter the brand code from the on 8 list mw ho SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT seLecr THEN PRESS 0K JVC DISH Network ECHOSTAR DISH Network SONY DSS RCA DSS EI Engage test mode Press AV to move the arrow to TEST MODE then press OK The program currently received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds NOTE If you do not engage the t
59. OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS a EXIT BD sret THEN PRESS 0K Repeat steps If and W for each instance Return to normal screen Press MENU 36 EN Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR POWER TIMER TE VCR CABLE TV DBS gt POWER O eoe Ta g lea Enen ies TIMER Doo ojo CO 1 FE DBS Tz go oe DAILY WS OIC WEEKLY TIMER RECORDING cont You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to 24 broadcasts as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer c pg 10 m Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically Access VCR PLUS screen Press PROGRAM Access Program screen Press START once Set program start time Press START a heimeyouwant SSS the time you want a i REC SPEED DAILYWEEKLY _ SOURCE _ recording to start 4 Press and hold STA RT to 6 he EWEEKLY THEN PRESS t CONFIRM increase the time in 30 minute intervals Set program stop time Press STOP repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP
60. OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V U 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical NOTE Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installati
61. ORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode A No The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes Q What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording A The VCR stops then O and blink on the front display panel TIMER RECORDING Q O and remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can I program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A Yes but while you are setting the timer you will not see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu The sound from the tape or broadcast program will be heard during the timer setting 80 EN INDEX Glossary Digital Broadcasts and D VHS Great changes in the entertainment and media industries are transforming the way we use VHS and digital broadcasting is a good example of what the future holds Digital broadcasting now allows more efficient use of the limited broadcast spectrum besides delivering high definition video outstanding soun
62. PRESS 0K o Select Function Menu Press lt to move SETUP ihe arrow tothe V CALIBRATION CALIBRATION menu of the function PICTURE conTROL auto CONTROL AUTO you want to set then press V or OK OFF ce SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELEC l EXIT q THEN PRESS 0K m Select Function Press AV to move FUNCTION SET UP beonag V CALIBRATION lt OND function you want to set VIDEO STABILIZER OFF HX SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS Eea SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Change setting Press lt gt Return to normal screen Press MENU NOTE To go back to a previous screen during settings press BACK 54 EN Video settings VIDEO FUNCTION W V CALIBRATION S VHS VHS only ON OFF W PICTURE CONTROL S VHS VHS only AUTO NORM EDIT SOFT SHARP E DIGITAL R3 S VHS VHS only ON OFF W VIDEO STABILIZER S VHS VHS only ON OFF OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape NOTES During playback this function is always working even though VIDEO CALIBRATION appears just at the beginning of automatic tracking During recording this function works onl
63. Possible during normal playback or still picture playback You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape To do forward picture search press FF gt gt To do reverse picture search press REW If you press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds simply releasing it cancels the picture search and normal playback resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY gt NOTES The high speed picture search speed of the D VHS recording is 6 times normal playback speed in HS mode 12 times in STD mode 36 times in LS3 mode 60 times in LS5 mode The high speed picture search speed of the VHS VHS recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP mode 31 times in EP mode The picture may be distorted at the part where the playback speed is changed The still picture may appear during the high speed picture search of a tape recorded in D VHS format on other devices m Variable Speed Picture Search S VHS VHS only You can change the speed of picture search How to use the buttons on the Remote To do forward picture search press gt gt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases To decrease the speed during forward picture search toward normal playback then reverse picture search press kaa repeatedly To do reverse picture search press a a repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases during reverse picture search To
64. R s memory is damaged and the program information is lost it is impossible to restore that information After recording a tape on this VCR write the tape number on a label and affix the label to the tape in order to allow you to find the tape by its number The on screen display is output to the TV with S VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO signal in 480i image format EN 43 Howto read ihe Video A Deactivating Video Navigation Navigation screen If you do not want to store program information you can deactivate the Video Navigation function LZ Navigatjion 1 me A a Access Video Navigation screen O OASYDNEYOLYMPC O o e eN Press NAVI EATA 2 Access Navigation Set Up screen 4 a xz an es Press AV gt to Move gravam Cray sor Cone Ci the arrow to NAVI SET EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS it SELECT THEN PRESS 0K a Men pe eo OK Tape number and tape title Maximum blank time on the tape om Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS g SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Page No Total Page No only 4 programs can be shown at a time 3 Program title included on a tape The detailed program information currently Press lt D ZZ Navigation Deactivate Video Navigation NA SETUP selected date channel category start time end Each time you press Hneta peen lt gt Video Navigation O Operational commands NAVIGATION K o turns ON or OFF Example PE EURO 96 a ee es EN
65. SET UP INPUT CH OFF BRAND lt 1 gt TEST MODE coe SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS am SELECT THEN PRESS 0K ie Engage test mode Press AV to move the arrow to TEST MODE then press OK NOTE If you do not engage the test mode in step W INPUT CH and BRAND are not set If the cable box s channel changes to 9 setting is complete Press lt gt to move the arrow to YES then press OK and CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON appears on the screen for about 5 seconds If the cable box s channel does not change to 9 Press lt gt to move the arrow to NO Press OK Repeat step ff until the cable box s channel changes to 9 by entering another code If the channel does not change after going through all the code numbers listed for your model of cable box then try all the other numbers FUNCTION SET UP j TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CABLE SET UP INPUT CH OFF DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09 coe SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS emi SELECT THEN PRESS 0K eS Coo Return to normal screen Press MENU If the VCR s clock has not been set with AUTO CLOCK set to ON CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in step I then the Clock Set screen appears Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12 If you press MENU after the clock has been set the Cable Box Input Channel screen in step W appears CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
66. T a Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Return to normal screen Press NAVI 3 Check memory The percentage of the used memory is displayed Le Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NK NAVI SETUP yp NAVIGATION SET UP USED MEMORY 66 a_l NAVIGATION EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K 4 Return to normal screen Press NAVI If memory is full you have to delete unwanted information to store more information in the VCR s memory OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS FN 5 3 Useful Function Settings You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below The table below shows the structure of the menu system VIDEO FUNCTION F pg 54 FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION c amp pg 55 SET UP IN OUT FUNCTION gt pg 56 Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV ADDITIONAL pg 57 mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR For the functions you can set on the Function Set Up screen see pages 54 to 59 Access Main Menu screen d Press MENU D Access Function Set Up screen VCR CABLE TV DBS Press lt gt to move the FUNCTION SET UP V CALIBRATION ON PICTURE CONTROL AUTO DIGITAL R3 VIDEO STABILIZER arrow to FUNCTION SET UP then press V or OK L EXIT ho SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN
67. _LS3 y SEARCH RETURN DELETE EDIT EXIT Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K x is displayed beside the tape number of the loaded cassette The cassette mark is displayed on the left of the tape title The items without the cassette marks are the program titles included in the tape To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt EN 49 9 Access edit screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to EDIT then press OK ZF Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI SET UP T TAPE NUMBER LIST 1 3 zZ SOCCER SPORTI 12 21 02 SAT _6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH___LS3 EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS OY sevect THEN PRESS 0K 6 Enter title Press AV lt I gt to move the arrow on the desired EU character or symbol then press Ze Navigation EDIT TITLE SYDNEY OLYMPIC PROWL Oe O K 12 21 02 MON _ 6 30 AM 5 53 PM OR EXIT x OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS Press the Number a Nadia keys to enter the title e For entering the characters as the title refer to How to enter the characters and symbols on the right column In this example enter JVC NEWS Press AV lt P to move the arrow to ENTER then press OK T Return to normal screen Press NAVI How to enter the characters and symbols with the number keys on the Remote Press the Number key
68. able supplier for details Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Guide Channel Set screen Press lt gt move the arrow to FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER INITIAL SET auibecH 6 vercH UP then press V or OK Press lt gt to move the arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL then press V or OK coe SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS ag SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Input guide channel number Press lt gt to input the Ex When inputting the VCR Plus guide guide channel number 6 channel number as for WNJU Ind shown in the TV INITIAL SET UP me listing GUIDE as 5 VOR GF as f you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If not refer to pages 15 17 and re perform the procedure In that case it is possible to change the channel by 10 channels by pressing and holding lt gt in steps If and B coe SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS Eir SELECT THEN PRESS 0K EN 3 7 Input receiving channel number Press AV to move Ex If WNJU Ind is the arrow to VCR received on channel 47 CH then press lt gt to input the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER Te J e VCRCH e CH lt 47 gt
69. annels through a cable box descrambler The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording The o iai trol Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have A been programed using VCR Plus pg 34 or Express timer programing pg 38 Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Situate Controller Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the cable box s remote sensor Installing Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the cable box s remote sensor Make sure the path between the Controller and ATTENTION the cable box s remote sensor is not blocked The Controller can also control a DBS receiver If both a cable A Attach Controller box and a DBS receiver are used position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on DBS receiver the back of the Controller Cable box fey Connect cable box to VCR If your cable box does not have audio video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR If your cable box has audio video output Controller connectors Your VCR suggested Connect an audio video cable between the our locations AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of t
70. ation screen Press NAVI Access Navigation Set Up screen Press AV lt gt to move the arrow to NAVI SET UP Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Select program Press AV to select the program you want to edit then press OK Ze Navigation LIBRARY BLANK NAVI SET UP 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2 00 LS3 1 3 SYDNEY OLYMPIC powi 12 21 02 SAT_6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH_ _LS3 EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K e x is displayed beside the tape number of the loaded cassette The cassette mark is displayed on the left of the tape title The items without the cassette marks are the program titles included in the tape To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt Access delete screen Press lt to move the arrow to DELETE then press OK ZL Navigation LIBRARY 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE NAVI SET UP NK BLANK 2 00 LS3 1 3 SYDNEY OLYMPIC PROW 12 21 02 SAT _6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH___LS3 PLAY STOP DELETE EDIT Erir OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Delete program information Navigation LIBRARY BLANK NAVI SET UP 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2 00 LS3 1 3 1 SYDNEY OLYMPIC 2 FOOTBALL Press lt gt to move the highlight bar to YES then press OK PROGRAM INFO DELETE _ SYNE 12 21 0 MES PLAY STOP DELETE EDIT EXI
71. ble in Hi Fi Automatic tracking is engaged Disengage auto tracking and adjust sound track the tracking manually lt gt pg 23 3 The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Use an interrupted even though TV optional dry cleaning cassette or broadcasts are clear consult your JVC dealer 4 The picture stops or the black or The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Use an mosaic noise appears when playing optional dry cleaning cassette or back a program recorded in D VHS consult your JVC dealer mode The digital program is not recorded To record in the D VHS mode use a in D VHS mode D VHS cassette 5 The Hi Fi sound cannot be heard Audio Monitor setting is incorrect Set Audio Monitor to N L R K F pe 23 6 The D VHS indicator does not light The program is not recorded in To record the program in D VHS up when playing back a D VHS D VHS mode mode press D VHS so that the cassette D VHS indicator lights up then perform the recording gt pg 26 7 The mosaic noise appears when This occurs when receiving the This noise already appears in the receiving the scenes with fast program with the low transfer rate broadcast station and this is not a action or switching the display malfunction of your VCR RECORDING EN 3 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording will not start and CASS blinks on the front di
72. call toll free 1 800 882 2345 or on the web at www JVC com Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs WARRANTY Only in U S A EN 8 9 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 YR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the produc
73. ch they are used or explained in the manual This section also illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the Remote The mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below CAUTIONS on page 2 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on the previous page END Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR Remote or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the VCR in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment n an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings or holes If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or Remote 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or Remote If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused 5 DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing 6 DO NOT use this equipme
74. cifications subject to change without notice 68 EN FOR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 537 5722 http www jvc com Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United States please call 1 800 537 5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www JVC com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 ACCESSORIES Don t service the product yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer From the 48 Continental United States
75. cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensation may occur keep the VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture before inserting a tape ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power back in Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal you can operate the VCR as usual EN ZZ The following conditions are product features and do not indicate mechanical problems Playback of tapes recorded in D VHS mode e You may see a mosaic block noise grayed images or a still image in cases of excessive distortion caused when playing back a damaged tape or when the heads are momentarily dirty e It takes a moment after you press PLAY until the image appears and sound is heard e It takes a moment after you switch playback speeds when switching from special effect
76. cording starts Set INPUT CH to OFF pg 16 19 Re perform the Changing VCR Plus Setting procedure lt pg 36 Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program information c pg 40 VIDEO NAVIGATION EN Z5 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Tape information screen does not appear for the currently inserted tape The VCR cannot search for the desired program MEMORY FULL appears on the screen when you try to start recording 4 The information data for Video Navigation is not registered The current tape inserted has not been recorded on this VCR Two or more tape numbers are recorded on one tape The inserted program is not recorded on this VCR The VCR s memory for Video Navigation is fully recorded The VCR s memory for Video Navigation is fully recorded NAVIGATION is set to OFF The recording time is not enough Tape information cannot be shown if it has not been recorded on this VCR Video Navigation cannot work correctly on a tape if it has more than one tape number If this happens fast forward the tape up to its end eject it and try it again It is impossible to search the desired program which is not recorded on this VCR using Video Navigation Check the remaining memory c pg 52 If it is full delete unnecessary Video Navigation information c pg 51 52 Check the remainin
77. d quality multiple channels and multiple features Meanwhile VHS has evolved with the advances in broadcasting in response to the need for continued use of existing VHS resources and the trend toward digital broadcasts Digital broadcasting is not limited to transmissions of audio and video content A variety of other data can be sent as well As the means to record all of these digital signals while supporting playback of the extensive VHS library of analog tapes D VHS was developed This VCR is equipped with an MPEG 2 encoder and decoder codec for digital recording and playback of analog signals D VHS is the key to a smooth transition from analog to digital formats This next generation home video technology lets us continue to enjoy home video entertainment as popularized in the last century well into the next Linear PCM Audio Conventional D VHS recording uses MPEG 1 Layer 2 compression to record analog audio digitally For recording without compression this VCR also features PCM recording pulse code modulation 48 kHz 16 bit 1536 kbps Used with high resolution HS STD mode it offers outstanding high fidelity recording and playback Recording from audio input alone is not supported Dolby Digital A form of digital audio coding developed by Dolby Laboratories to deliver surround sound with 5 1 channels front left and right center rear left and right and a channel for LFE low frequency effects When you play
78. dcast for recording in SP mode the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in length 42 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION Navigation Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the The VCR turns on automatically Remote to VCR The tape will run for a few seconds while the VCR searches for the tape number recorded If tape number is found it will be shown on the TV screen if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON c pg 57 The counter is reset automatically however it is not completely reset to 0 00 00 f the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Navigation LIBRARY BLANK NAVI SETUP SET UP This function is useful when you want to quickly find programs you have recorded on a tape using this VCR This function allows you to select a program to watch and then automatically search for the beginning of the program Load a cassette Insert a tape recorded on this VCR p VCR CABLE TV DBS 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2 00 LS3 1 3 e After pressing NAVI it may take a few seconds to access the Title 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM Psh 1S3 hileih screen while the EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS VCR searc
79. decrease the speed during reverse picture search toward normal playback then forward picture search press BP repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY gt S2ZEN p VCR CABLE TV DBS TV VCR CH SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK cont B Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE II during normal playback Playback is freezed and a still picture appears To resume normal playback press PLAY gt NOTES To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback Manual tracking is possible during still picture playback During still picture playback simply press CHANNEL or on the VCR or TV VCR CH or on the Remote to adjust tracking Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback S VHS VHS only 1 Pause during playback Press PAUSE II Playback is freezed and a still picture appears 2 Advance or reverse still picture To advance a still picture press gt or PAUSE H repeatedly To reverse a still picture press lt 4 repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY gt EN 33 p VCR CABLE TV DBS TV VCR CH DaS 3 N PLAY gt Ta PAUSE II ada OS Sel WOS AN Daoa D Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback S VHS VHS only During normal playback Press
80. duct and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to
81. e If you still do not get a clear picture after using a cleaning tape The heads may be worn Contact your nearest JVC dealer During VHS playback if there is a tracking problem the picture may appear fuzzy Adjust the tracking manually pg 23 ATTENTION To mobile phone users Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display On placing the VCR Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause picture disturbance 6 EN CONTENTS INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 7 TIMER RECORDING 34 Connections LAAZIZI 7 VCR Plus Timer Programing CORR 34 INITIAL SETTINGS 9g Changing VCR Plus Setting cccccscccees J Plug amp Play Setting 000000 O0HOHOOOHHHHOHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOO8 9 Express Timer Programing aa aaa ail 38 lock Checking program settings c cccccceccsesseeeseeeenes 40 ae oc Sev Auto T ner Sel serari ie o Canceling or changing program settings AO Oc effing 0000000 OHHHHHHHHHHHHHOHHHHHHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOO VIDEO NAVIGATION 49 PFT ON a scare censncecenaneaeacenoatmeene sueraanentvaarerowsecetond 10 Setting clock semiautomatically Navigation Playback ccccccsccccscssccccesee 42 Semiauto Clock Set ccccceeeessecesserereenreeeeees 11 Deactivating Video Navigation cccccccceceeeee ees 43 Settin
82. e Each time you press the button sound changes as follows S VHS VHS DLR DL RI NORMAL OLR Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back LAL Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back RC Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORMAL Sound on the normal track is played back MIX Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back D VHS OLR Normally select this LaLa Sound on the left channel is played back R Sound on the right channel is played back NOTES The above indication appears when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 57 though the monitor sound changes in sequence f the tape being played back has no Hi Fi sound track the normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting 24 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont E Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Playback Start Press REW lt 4 then press PLAY gt within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off Press REW lt lt then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW lt lt then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette s record safety tab is removed
83. e TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p WD VCR CABLE TV DBS OHI IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen step I on page 35 When this happens perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number for that station To ensure that VCR Plus timer recording operates correctly it is necessary to set the VCR Plus Guide Channel Set for each station Read the following information carefully VCR Plus guide channel matching The VCR Plus programing system assigns a VCR Plus guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus channel codes TV listings often have a section in chart form indicating the guide channel number assigned to each station For accurate VCR Plus programing the VCR Plus guide channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area NOTES In many instances the VCR Plus guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details Many TV stations can be viewed on cable Check your TV listing or contact your c
84. e corrections press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number f an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast already finished has been inputted PLUSCODE NO ERROR CONFIRM PLUSCODE NO THEN RETRY is displayed for about 5 seconds then the VCR Plus screen reappears EN dD Input receiving channel number The guide channel number which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the PlusCode number that you entered in step W will appear ExT automatically on the Guide Channel Set Up screen Press lt gt to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box then press OK FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER GUIDE VOR GH a y ce SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K e The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the guide channel number has not been set previously If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If not refer to pages 15 17 In that case it is possible to change the channel by 10 channels by pressing and holding lt gt Check program data The PlusCode a 12345 number you entered ee and the ma corespondins timer recording program is i displayed on the SBS EE Sirp I I RESE oyp Program scr
85. e on screen display see page 85 OE 1 Display VCR status on TV screen During recording or E 1X recording pause press l k OSD on the Remote All indications QOY corresponding to the Cc Daa aye a current VCR status are displayed for 5 seconds The time counter remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time The indications are not recorded 2 Exit on screen display Press OSD again NOTES The subtitles does not appear while the on screen display is displayed f the VCR is in recording pause mode W is always displayed The VCR status can be also displayed during playback Even if SUPERIMPOSE is set to OFF pg 57 the on screen display appears when the VCR plays back the blank portion of a tape and the VCR receives the channel which has no broadcast However on screen display does not appear when the input location is selected and no signal is input 30 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Other useful functions for recording Accidental erasure prevention You can also use the following functions for recording To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record safety tab Video Calibration S VHS VHS only c pg 54 To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates
86. e recording Press PAUSE 11 To resume recording press PLAY gt To stop recording Press STOP E on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel To rewind the tape when it is not running Press REW lt lt To fast forward the tape when it is not running Press FF gt gt To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode Recording Mode Cassette D VHS S VHS feos To record on the VHS cassette with S VHS quality use the S VHS ET function pg 59 NOTES The D VHS MTP S VHS S VHS ET and VHS mode recordings are possible with this VCR To record in the D VHS mode use a D VHS cassette To record in the S VHS VHS mode you can use a D VHS S VHS or VHS cassette To record in S VHS mode on D VHS tapes Press D VHS to turn off the D VHS indicator Then set S VHS MODE to ON amp pg 58 To record in VHS mode on D VHS tapes Press D VHS to turn off the D VHS indicator Then set S VHS MODE to OFF c pg 58 28 EN Basic Recording Features Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p VCR CABLE TV DBS AMA ore TEED BE LYN 5D 2
87. een EXIT START STOP DATE CH Check to make sure it is accurate To change the start stop time date or channel setting press the corresponding buttons to change the settings START STOP DATE TV VCR CH To timer record daily or weekly serials press DAILY number 8 or WEEKLY number 9 MON FRI MON SAT SUN SAT or EVERY __ _ appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear For the SOURCE setting refer to page 39 If you made a mistake press BACK to access the VCR Plus screen again and input the correct PlusCode number Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed Return to normal screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to CONFIRM then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS TIMER TO ENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE appears on the screen then press OK to return to normal screen fe Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the front display panel To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcasts you want When
88. eenaccetseeoussusnenee 52 2na n A A An ave sw A OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 53 Basic Playback 0000 HOOOHOHHHHHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOO 21 Basic Playback Features 0000088000 OOHHHHHOOHHOOOCO8EO 22 Checking tape position ccccceeececeeeeeeeceseaeeeeeees 22 Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Playback 22 Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustment cseccceceeesseeeeeeeeees 23 Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor 23 Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory ccceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeees 24 Locating beginning of recordings Index Search 24 Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search 24 Basic Recording ccccccccscscsssccccccccccccscsccees ZO D VHS RECO FOIE a scitewaccssauduatotostedueesenseucenoccesear 26 S VHSVHS Recording ctisccucecantiateareeemgnesceeaseesersenes 27 Basic Recording Features cccccccccssscssssese 28 Changing display information ccccceessseeeeeeeeees 28 Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR ccceeeeeeees 28 Watching one program while recording another 29 Showing on screen display cccsseccceeseeeceeeaeeeeeees 29 SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 31 Special Effect Playback 0000000 OHHHHOHOHHHHHHOHHHOOOOO8 31 Locating particular scene rapidly Picture SOARC Ni c2xscaiecinaneaasdavehesioniiartssanaibenien nets 31 M High Speed Picture Search
89. efer to the instruction manual of the digital tuner NOTE It takes some time until VCR completes its set up when you turn on the VCR CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 5 8 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below E S VHS MODE You can determine which recording mode either S VHS mode or VHS mode is ON used for recording on D VHS and S VHS tapes OFF When this function is set to ON you can record on D VHS and S VHS tapes with S VHS picture quality When this function is set to OFF you can record on D VHS and S VHS tapes with VHS picture quality NOTES To record in S VHS VHS mode on D VHS tape press D VHS to turn off the D VHS indicator S VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings with horizontal resolution of 400 lines comparing with the 230 lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings To achieve the highest quality picture we recommend to record in S VHS mode But remember that a conventional VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S VHS tapes recorded in S VHS mode S VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode except when using S VHS ET mode pg 59 WE AV COMPU LINK The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used as either ON the REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COMPULINK terminal OFF When this function is set to ON you can use this terminal
90. el Make sure you select the correct terminal otherwise you may fail in recording editing on this VCR EN D7 Additional settings ADDITIONAL The default setting is bold in the table below WE AUTO SP EP TIMER When this function is set to ON the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to S VHS VHS only ON OFF WE AUTO TIMER ON OFF W SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF li GRAY BACK WE POWER SAVE ON OFF allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes Make sure you set this function to ON before the timer recording starts NOTES f you have programed the VCR to timer record 2 or more programs the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to ON In this case do not use this function but change the recording speed manually during timer programing n order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this function may leave a slight non recorded portion at the end of the tape There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the recording speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape This function is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and will work properly on the following tapes T ST 30 T ST 60 T ST 90 and T ST
91. en Press MENU Access Tuner Set Up screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to TUNER SET UP then press V or OK Press lt to move the arrow to TUNER SET then press V or OK BAND TV AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET Cun ce SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Perform Auto Channel Set You can automatically set iherecevable channels in your area AUTO CH SET in the order of their EO g MANUAL CH SET frequencies Press AV to move the SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS arrow to AUTO CH EXIT vain Sen THEN PRESS 0K r SET then press OK mM TUNER SET UP e When Auto Channel AUTO CHANNEL SET Set is complete iia PRESS MENU TO END SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen f the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL FOUND appears on screen Check the connections then select RETRY to start again or select EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS m SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Return to normal screen Press MENU INFORMATION The VCR selects the correct band TV or CATV automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set Up screen INITIAL SETTINGS cont W VCR CABLE TV DBS O O OD DO OD aoa EEES PaaS Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete t
92. er have been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged The VCR has not been set up properly Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there is no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed The tape reaches its end during timer recording TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer recording program has not been set correctly The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR The input channel selected on the Cable Set Up screen is incorrect The cable box is turned off Set the clock and or timer correctly Press TIMER and check to make sure that appears on the front display panel Re perform the set up procedures Make sure you have compensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches F pg 36 Timer programing cannot be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time be sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire broadcast Check the programed data and set again if necessary then press TIMER again Connect the Controller correct
93. es which supports DTLA is guaranteed The operation of non DTLA supported devices is not guaranteed You cannot use the i LINK connection depending on the type of camcorder equipped with the DV connector In this case set LINC to OFF F pg 60 If the 44 1 kHz PCM audio signal is input via DV connector recording cannot be performed properly You can use a camcorder as the playback device and You can use your VCR as the playback or recording your VCR as the recording VCR VCR Ex When using this VCR as the recording VCR This VCR for recording This VCR for recording Q000000 TINK INOUT E J To i LINK IN To DV IN a OUT connector lt connector 3 i LINK cable DV camcorder DV cable not supplied for playback not supplied To i LINK IN 3 OUT connector To DV output im Another VCR for playback EN 65 Make connections Start playback A Connection with the camcorder Press PLAY gt on the connected device Connect a DV cable between the camcorder s NOTE DV CONNEC and your VCR s DV IN connector Fihecomneceddedce ie catioped viha Connection with the VCR superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF Connect an i LINK cable between the playback before starting playback VCR s i LINK input output connector and the recording VCR s i
94. ess title screen 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44 then go to Press I gt to move the isian the following steps arrow to TITLE then 2 press OK Access category screen Press lt gt to move the Ze Navigation LIBRARY arrow to CATEGORY then press OK TAPE NUMBER TITLE CATEGORY DATE Er Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS g SELECT THEN PRESS 0K EXIT Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS g SELECT THEN PRESS 0K 3 Confirm lists e x is displayed CaN 3 beside the tape Confirm lists number of the loaded PETERT aijan x is displayed LIBRARY cassette CATEGORY LIST z beside the tape The cassette mark is number of the loaded gt 0017 SOCCER 0017 1 JAPAN VS KOREA 0017 2 ENGLAND VS BRAZIL Cepia yes a the left a ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS cassette T of the tape title The SELECT THEN PRESS 0K i ithout th e The cassette mark is ieee displayed on the left cassette marks are the program titles included in l EXT COK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS thet of the tape title The SeLect THEN PRESS 0K e tape items without the To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt 8 Hap P cassette marks are the program titles included in To play back the desired program refer to To ewan lay back a selected program on the list screen es pone To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt Or paaa To play back the desired program refer to To 4 R
95. est mode in step W INPUT CH and BRAND are not set If the DBS receiver s channel changes to 205 setting is complete Press lt gt to move the arrow to YES then press OK and DBS RECEIVER eee CHANINEL205 CONTROL IS ON appears on the mw SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS screen for about 5 Bear HNP seconds If the DBS receiver s channel does not change as shown above 1 Press lt gt to move the arrow to NO NOTES 2 Press OK FUNCTION SET UP j TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP DBS SET UP INPUT CH OFF The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver Re enter the correct code f your DBS receiver does not respond to the code you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels In this Return to normal screen case make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and Press MENU tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording In addition if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer you can also use Satellite Auto Recording pg 62 The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording f your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a Remote because it has no remote sensor you cannot use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording For customers
96. etting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set pg 12 and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set gt pg 13 or 14 1 0 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont bd Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set Oc effi rn g correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set Each procedure starts from step I after preparation steps below are finished If you use a cable box set the clock manually gt pg 12 Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR Preparations Access Main Menu screen iim Press MENU WD VCR CABLE TV DBS Access Clock Set screen Press gt to move mans INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET the arrow to INITIAL SET UP then Press V AUTO CLOCK OFF or OK Press lt gt to move OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS th e arrow to EXIT C sree THEN PRESS 0K CLOCK SET then press V or OK f CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears on the screen press OK to access the Clock Set screen Even if you do not press OK the Clock Set screen disappears after 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen C aa appears automatically EN 11 Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel D S T time zone
97. eturn to normal screen play back a selected program on the list screen Press NAVI on page 44 4 Return to normal screen Press NAVI VIDEO NAVIGATION cont VCR CABLE TV DBS OFS D Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44 then go to the following steps Access date screen LZ Navigation Press lt gt to move the arrow to DATE then press OK The list screen appears being sorted by the recording date EXIT 0K SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS g SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Confirm lists ZL Navigation x is displayed beside the tape a number of the loaded cassette YZ The cassette mark is displayed on the left amp EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS of the tape title The a eee items without the cassette marks are the program titles included in the tape To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt To play back the desired program refer to To play back a selected program on the list screen on page 44 Return to normal screen Press NAVI EN 47 E Finding blank space You can find a tape whose remaining time is enough for a program you want to record Use the Remote to do the following operations 1 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Access Blank Space List screen Press AV lt gt to move e the arrow to BLAN
98. f the VCR Press POWER 22 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Basic Playback Features Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p WD VCR CABLE TV DBS A Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the screen in the following cases When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode When you perform an Index Search pg 24 The position of W in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape NOTES SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear pg 57 t may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be displayed To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted B Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Playback You can play back a tape repeatedly 50 times While playing back a tape press and hold PLAY gt for more than 5 seconds The play indicator on the front display panel starts flashing slowly and a tape will be played back 50 times To stop playback press STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT m on the front panel NOTE For a cassette recorded in D VHS mode
99. from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 810 20 EQUIPMENT CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 EN USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A pro
100. g clock manually Manual Clock Sel ST tee 12 Finding Tapes 0000 OOOOH OOHHOOOHHHHHHHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOHOOO8 44 Tuner Setting 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 13 Finding by tape PO OOS EE EEE ETA 44 Setting channels automatically Finding by program title ssssoeeeeesessesseereeessssssssseee 45 Auto Channel SEE sncdataveudcsaisleurentantatdodantontbsens 13 Finding by Category ccccccccccsssseecceeecaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 45 Setting channels manually Finding by recording date ccccccccceeseseseeeeeeeeees 46 Manual Channel Set ccccseesessseeeeeseeeenees 14 Finding blank Spate isieccvccecssnsesececcsadvecnedinuetastversthsases 47 Cable Box Control Setting 00000008 OHOHHOHHHHHHOHHOOOO 15 Editing Titles 0000 OOOOH OOHOOOHHHHHHHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHO8OOO 48 Installing Controller ictcanccrnsessenenentesevancencmadexennedenatnets 15 Editing tape UNG isccresrsreneinen dnine EATE 48 Setting cable box input channel amp brand 16 Entering or Editing program title cc ceeceeeeeeeeeees 50 DBS Receiver Control Setting cccccssssscees 18 Editing program Category cseeeeereseeseeeeeseeteeteees 50 fstallin Controller serssisremronr onna 18 Deleting tape information ssssessesserserrterrreerreessees 51 Setting DBS receiver input channel amp brand 19 Deleting programi IMOrmatiO iessen 52 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 21 Checking MeEmMOLY aeccceeseceettencaneretrece
101. g memory c pg 52 If it is full delete unnecessary Video Navigation information lt pg 51 52 Set NAVIGATION to ON F pg 43 For details on the recording time for Video Navigation refer to NOTES on page 42 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 FN TROUBLESHOOTING cont OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 When scanning channels some of Those channels have been preset to If you need the skipped channels them are skipped over be skipped restore them pg 14 2 The channel cannot be changed Recording is in progress Press PAUSE H to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY gt to resume recording 3 The Remote will not operate your The brand codes are set incorrectly Reset the correct brand codes TV or cable box or DBS receiver C pg 68 70 4 Even though Auto or Semiauto The clock setting data received from Select a different host channel during Clock Set has been performed the the host channel is incorrect Semiauto Clock Set I pg 11 or clock is incorrect perform Manual Clock Set lt pg 12 5 PM blinks on the front display The VCR do not work properly Unplug the AC power plug once then panel plug it again 6 The subtitles and the menu screen The subtitle display on the TV is set Set it to off are overlapped to on MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a
102. he channels you do not want manually Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Tuner Set Up screen UP then press V or OK M then press V or OK 1 Press lt gt to move the arrow to TUNER SET 2 Press lt gt to move the arrow to TUNER SET Access Manual Channel Set screen Press AV to move FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP the arrow to MANUAL CH SET BAND v then press OK Ge oT Ben SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Add or skip desired channels TUNER SET UP Press AV to move the arrow to CH m then press the oske K o A RETURN Cid Number keys to ren oo input a channel number you want to add Press AV to move the arrow to ADD SKIP then press lt gt to set to ADD Repeat and to add other channels To skip channels Press AV to move the arrow to CH TV then press the cS Number keys or lt to input a channel number you want to skip Press AV to move the arrow to ADD SKIP then press lt gt to set to SKIP Repeat and to skip other channels cu cdl Ok SELECT WITH ARROW EXIT seLecT OR NUMBER KEYS FUNCTION SET UP j TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP MANUAL CH SET Ce i Ok SELECT WITH ARROW EXIT SELECT OR NUMBER KEYS Return to normal screen Press MENU EN 15 The following procedure is required if you receive your o e Ox TV ch
103. he Satellite Auto Recording standby mode f you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver or cable box to the AUDIO VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN L 1 connectors be sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode otherwise the VCR will start recording when the connected component is turned on Satellite Auto Recording and timer recording cannot be performed at the same time Ifthe L 1 blinks quickly on the front display panel in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode even though your DBS receiver is turned off Satellite Auto Recording will not work properly If this is the case perform Express Timer Programing t pg 38 to timer record a satellite program Some DBS receivers output signals even if the power is off Satellite Auto Recording is not possible with those DBS receivers EN 63 Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p VCR CABLE TV DBS COIS BIeD JUP ID Number The JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device By connecting through the JLIP terminals you can control the VCR during editing and certain other operations from the connected personal computer or similar device When connecting this VCR to another device using the JLIP terminals each device must have a different JLIP I
104. he VCR and the audio video output connectors on the cable box Cable box NOTE When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual en Connect Controller to VCR Controller RF output Audio video Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX supplied output Controller connector on the rear panel Transmitter or To To ANTENNA AUDIO How to control the cable box IN VIDEO IN This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable box The VCR s wireless Remote can control your cable box This eliminates the need for a separate cable box s Remote Your VCR The VCR s Controller can also control your cable box This allows the VCR to change your cable box s channel number during timer recording CABLE Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s BOX Remote refer to page 69 To set up the Controller go to M Ho page 16 1 6 FN INITIAL SETTINGS cont e e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV Setting cab e box input mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the channel amp brand l l Ramota to YER After installation set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly 4 Turn on cable box i Select a channel other than channel 9 on your D ET cable box TV DBS ES Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU ey Access Cable Set Up screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to TUNER SET UP
105. hes for SH sevzcT THEN PRESS OK a amp the Video Gy DEE A Navigation information ues lim Select program Press AV to select the program you want to watch then press OK beg Start playback Press lt gt to move the arrow to PLAY then press OK Playback starts automatically after the selected program is located NOTES f you press NAVI while Video Navigation is deactivated the Navigation Set Up screen appears Set NAVIGATION to ON pg 43 Video Navigation playback is possible only with the tape recorded on this VCR To record the date and time as the program title in this VCR s memory make sure the VCR s clock is set correctly before recording To record the program information in this VCR s memory you must record each program for over the minimum recording time 5 min for the D VHS HS mode 10 min for the D VHS STD mode 30 min for the D VHS LS3 mode 50 min for the D VHS LS5 mode 5 min for the S VHS VHS SP mode and 15 min for S VHS VHS EP mode Video Navigation may not work properly for some tapes During playback or when searching for the beginning of a program a VCR might find two different tape numbers recorded on a tape After you remove this tape the tape will be assigned just one tape number the smaller one After this the higher tape number will be missing from the memory s tape number list Tape program information is stored in this VCR s memory If this VC
106. ka to decrease the playback speed Each time you press the button the speed decreases toward reverse slow motion playback then reverse picture search Holding PAUSE H for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE H again still picture resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY gt During still picture playback Press and hold gt gt I to start forward or ka to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears Holding PAUSE H for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE H again still picture resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY gt NOTE Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback During slow motion playback simply press CHANNEL or on the VCR or TV VCR CH or on the Remote to adjust tracking S4EN TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR POWER p WD VCR CABLE TV DBS gt TIMER ce we es se eee m a TED Oo vse Gl C gt i LD a Si WEEKLY DAILY 8 Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some fu
107. layback 22 S Satellite Auto Recording 62 Skip Search 24 Special effect playback Frame by Frame Playback 32 High Speed Picture Search 31 Picture Search 31 Slow Motion Playback 33 Still Picture Playback 32 Variable Speed Picture Search 31 Specifications 87 STD AUDIO REC MODE 55 SUPERIMPOSE 57 S VHS ET 59 S VHS MODE 58 T Tape position indicator 22 Tape remaining time 85 Time counter 22 85 Time zone selection 11 Timer recording Canceling 40 Changing 40 Checking 40 Express 38 Guide channel setting 36 Overlap 41 VCR Plus 34 Tracking 23 Troubleshooting 72 Tuner setting Adding channels 14 Auto Channel Set 13 Manual Channel Set 14 Skipping channels 14 TV OUTPUT 1 56 TV OUTPUT 2 56 vV VCR Plus Setting 36 VCR Plus Timer programing 34 V CALIBRATION 54 Video Navigation Checking memory 52 Editing titles 48 Finding tapes 44 Playback 42 VIDEO STABILIZER 54 2ND AUDIO REC 55 82 EN INDEX cont Front panel 7 TI TI MB D Thee ih iH em O OP s pham wa PLAY C REC PAUSE REW FF D VHS S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO input connectors F 1 PLAY gt button c pg 21 I pg 66 CHANNEL and buttons c pg 23 26 27 POWER button c pg 21 27 REC button c pg 26 27 TIMER button c pg 35 39 40 PAUSE H button 1 pg 27 32 Cassette loading slot REW aa lt 4 button F pg 21 31 Remote sensor FF gt gt P gt button ps 2
108. le in multiple language and l 1 etc Audio Indications NOTE The subtitles does not appear while the on screen display is displayed Selections of the selected icon Model name of the device connected to the E I LINK connector PA ERE A alle IEA Brand name of the device connected to the i LINK connector Dony E E EG Type of device connected to the i LINK Dolby Digital signals connector Tape position indicator c pg 22 STEREO When receiving the stereo broadcast SAP When receiving SAP Second Audio Program broadcast 86 EN Remote a cao of cu ___ 2i rH C tS DATE VIVCR CF 25 E j CEES rsusrmet 3 i Je Cpe a Ll T EY r WEEKLY I SS w2 amp CSR TC RESET AUX T aces O __ Lic est l L el RN E SS o ley oe ae ea Ke How to use the Remote Before use insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity and matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid The Remote can operate most of your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of TV sets cable boxes and DBS receivers Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTES f the Remote does not work properly remove its batteries wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again
109. ly Each of VCRs can respond to one of four codes A B C or D This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily change your Remote and the VCR to send and respond to B C or D code signals When using four JVC VCRs set four VCRs and their Remotes to different codes so that the Remotes can operate these VCRs separately RE Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to VCR ie Set remote control code for Remote Press and hold A B C D Press the Number key 1 for A code control signals 2 for B code control signals 3 for C code control signals 4 for D code control signals Press STOP and release A B C D Turn off VCR Press POWER on the VCR Check remote control code for VCR Press PLAY gt on the VCR for more than 5 seconds The code currently set appears on the front display panel ES Turn on VCR Press POWER on the Remote The code transmitted from the Remote blinks for a few seconds on the front display panel After the code disappears on the front display panel make sure that the VCR is turned on by pressing POWER on the Remote To control four VCRs with the same Remote You can control four JVC VCRs by switching the remote control code for the Remote between A B C and D c step I keeping four VCRs to different control codes Press the Number key 1
110. ly F pe 15 After confirming your cable box s input channel number re access the Cable Set Up screen and select the correct number pg 16 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 74 EN TIMER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 7 Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Timer recording begins as scheduled but the channel is always incorrect You moved and now VCR Plus system does not work properly 10 PROGRAM FULL is displayed on the screen The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR The input channel selected on the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver The DBS receiver is turned off Even though you do not use an external cable box or DBS receiver on the Cable Set Up screen or DBS Receiver Set screen INPUT CH is set to ON The receivable stations in the new area are received on different channels than those in the previous area All 24 programs of the VCR s timer memory are used Connect the Controller correctly F pg 18 After confirming your DBS receiver s input channel number re access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number i pg 19 Set the correct DBS receiver brand code lt pg 20 Make sure the power is on before timer re
111. ly or manually Press AV to move the arrow to TIME ZONE press lt gt repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows 2 AUTO Z ATLANTIC 22 EASTERN 2 CENTRAL Z MOUNTAIN zZ PACIFIC zZ ALASKA Z HAWAII Z back to the beginning NOTE If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug amp Play setting you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system If you selected AUTO for the host channel in step W be sure to select the correct time zone manually Return to normal screen Press MENU Auto Daylight Saving Time This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time With Auto DST activated on the first Sunday of April at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 3 00 AM on the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 1 00 AM IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set Auto will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete 12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont p D VCR CABLE TV DBS 8 Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set First follow steps Mf to If on page 10 then go to the
112. mes A Accidental erasure prevention 30 Audio Monitor 23 Auto Daylight Saving Time 11 AUTO SP gt EP TIMER 57 AUTO TIMER 57 Automatic tracking 23 AV COMPU LINK 58 C Cable box setting Brand 16 Input channel 16 Installing Controller 15 Channel No indication 28 Clock setting Manual setting 12 Preparations 10 Semiauto setting 11 Clock time 28 Connection 7 Connection to TV 7 Component Video Connection 8 S VIDEO connection 8 Contents 6 Counter reset 22 85 D DBS receiver setting Brand 19 Input channel 19 Installing Controller 18 DIGITAL R3 54 DISPLAY 59 DV AUDIO REC 55 E Editing i LINK DV Connections 64 Remote Pause function 58 S VIDEO VIDEO Connections 66 Express timer programing 38 F FRONT AUX F 1 56 G GRAY BACK 57 Guide channel 36 Glossary 80 H Host channel 9 Index Front display panel 84 Front panel 82 Rear panel 83 Remote 86 On screen display 85 Index Search 24 Instant Timer Recording ITR 28 i LINK Setting 60 J JLIP ID Number Setting 63 M Manual tracking 23 Multi Brand Remote Controlling four JVC VCRs 71 Setting Cable Box brand 69 Setting DBS receiver brand 70 Setting TV brand 68 Next Function Memory 24 O On screen display 29 85 OPTICAL OUT 55 P PBS channel 9 PICTURE CONTROL 54 Playback 21 Plug amp Play 9 POWER SAVE 57 R REAR AUX L 1 56 REAR AUX L 2 56 Recording D VHS Recording 26 S VHS VHS Recording 27 Recording speed 26 27 65 Repeat p
113. ndicator c pg 58 59 Timer mode indicator rt pg 35 39 Record mode indicator c pg 26 28 Play mode indicator r pg 21 22 EN OD On screen display G evs INDEX 9 9 gt Ip visstollf Ho cH123 HD CH 123 Hal 4 E OL Rd 12 59 AM 1 HSN JVC DH40000 EZ aS D VH Cassette indication STREAM When playing back and receiving a O a D GE eea 7 pg 26 audio signals in other new formats ao ae n oA ia ae PCM When playing back and receiving a Opera Tan oa e of ION PEWMaudio signals Audio monitor indications gt pg 23 Depends on the DV AUDIO REC Clock time Time counter setting pg 55 Tape remaining time When REMAIN AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 1 2 MIX appears Icons pg 25 To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset appears when a D VHS cassette contains when a tape is inserted the multiple programs The tape remaining time is calculated based on the appears when a D VHS cassette contains recording speed being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate the multiple angle Recording mode indication lt gt pg 26 27 appears when a D VHS cassette contains Recording speed indication the audio in multiple language Image format HD SD appears when a D VHS cassette contains Channel and auxiliary input L 1 L 2 F 1 the subtit
114. ng Express timer programing pg 38 Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus timer recording You can also use Satellite Auto Recording t pg 62 if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer f a cable box is also used it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR s audio video input connectors and the cable box to your VCR s antenna input terminal Installing Controller Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the DBS receiver s remote sensor Make sure the path between the Controller and the DBS receiver s remote sensor is not blocked ees Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller Ey Connect DBS receiver to VCR If your DBS receiver does not have audio video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR If your DBS receiver has audio video output connectors Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the DBS receiver NOTE When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manual By Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel The VCR s wireless Remote can
115. nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an 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
116. nt in a bathroom or places with water Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit 7 DO NOT place any naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus 8 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport ABOUT HEAD CLEANING After an extended period of use the video heads can become dirty resulting in a loss of picture or sound during playback If this happens clean the video heads by using the optional cleaning tapes The heads get dirty in the following cases in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity in a dusty environment e flaw dirt or mold on video tapes continuous usage for a long time Symptoms of dirty video heads VHS el ei The picture is not clear or does not appear There is no sound Mosaic block noise appears in the picture Black or mosaic horizontal stripes appear in the picture The picture stops as if the tape is paused Ese symptom Late symptom A blank black or blue screen appears The picture is fuzzy VHS playback D VHS playback Block noise Still image Black screen Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for D VHS video heads JVC D VHS video head cleaner DFC 2 to clean the video heads In order to avoid misoperation set NAVIGATION to OFF lt pg 43 Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tap
117. o operate a DBS receiver you do not have to set it again ENTER until you replace the Remote s batteries Operate DBS receiver Press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR CH and Number keys For some brands you must press ENTER after x9 having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To change the DBS receiver s channels press RO TV VCR CH or the Number keys cS Zs ae To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES Depending on the type of DBS receiver some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote It is impossible to control a DBS receiver that does not have a remote sensor It s not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time You can only set the DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC DISH Network Remote to operate one of these units at a time ECHOSTAR DISH Network SONY DSS RCA DSS To set the Remote to JVC 51 STOP ee ee Hold down Press in succession Release EN 1 Changing Remote Control Code POWER PLAY gt OOF Ee VCR CABLE TV DBS NOTE When POWER SAVE is set to ON you can not change the remote control code Before changing the code set POWER SAVE to OFF pg 57 The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independent
118. o 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 damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne New Jersey 07470 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference
119. obtain high quality audio sound STANDARD Select this when the picture quality is important and when you record in MP2 format PCM amp STANDARD Select this when the sound quality is important When you record the analog signals or DV signals from the camcorder in STD mode PCM audio is also recorded in addition to MP2 audio In HS mode PCM audio is automatically recorded Up to four audio signal channels can be input from a DV camcorder through the DV IN connector i LINK This VCR allows you to select and record two of these channels This setting is used to specify which two channels to record When there are four DV audio channels 32kHz AUDIO1 Records the two channels L R of DV AUDIO 1 AUDIO2 Records the two channels L R of DV AUDIO 2 1 2MIX Mixes and records both DV AUDIO 1 and 2 When there are two DV audio channels 48kHz Because there are only two channels those two channels are recorded regardless of the DV sound setting This VCR can send the Dolby Digital bitstream or PCM Audio to external devices When you play back a tape including the Dolby Digital bitstream and if you have a device equipped with Dolby Digital decoder set this function to Dolby D If not set this function to 2CH PCM STREAM will be used when playing back and receiving a audio signals in other new formats This VCR
120. oes not have S video input output connectors use a video cable Load a cassette Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR for recording Select input location on this VCR L 1 or L 2 when connecting the device to the audio video or audio S video input connectors on the rear panel F 1 when connecting the device to the audio video or audio S video input connectors on the front panel On the front panel Press CHANNEL On the Remote Press the Number key 0 AUX or TV VCR CH NOTES When using this VCR as the recording VCR set the video input terminal setting correctly pg 56 When using this VCR as the playback VCR for editing set DIGITAL R3 to OFF pg 54 Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the tape speed Input Source Selectable Recording Speed Playback device Recording device This VCR Analog input D VHS HS STD LS3 LS5 S VHS VHS SP EP Select video input terminal Access the IN OUT FUNCTION screen F pg 56 When using S VIDEO terminal set FRONT AUX F 1 or REAR AUX L 1 or L 2 if you use the connectors on the rear to S VIDEO When using VIDEO terminal set FRONT AUX F 1 or REAR AUX L 1 or L 2 if you use the connectors on the rear to VIDEO kE Set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT Access the VIDEO FUNCTION screen F pg 54 EN NOTE If the connected device i
121. on If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly VCR Plus C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics DISH Network is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation D Theater is a technical specification based on D VHS standards that was developed for HD content Commercial D Theater titles can only be played back on D VHS digital recorders bearing the D Theater logo IDVUS SVHS Dug ae DI
122. onnection e Each device will be numbered in the order of connection NOTES If you do not want to set i LINK device number set LINC to OFF in step W You cannot use the i LINK connection depending on the types of camcorder equipped with the DV connector In this case set LINC to OFF in step W EN61 What is i LINK LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i LINK connector to exchange digital video signals digital audio signals and device control signals bi directionally over a single cable i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard This VCR uses a four pin i LINK connector to input and output MPEG2 video signals audio signals and control signals The i LINK connector is also used as an input for DV compressed signals from the DV output of a digital video camera i LINK Connection i LINK compatible devices can be connected in daisy chain fashion using i LINK cables i LINK cable A to D i LINK compatible devices Any two devices in the daisy chain can exchange data bi directionally even if there are other devices connected between them i LINK also supports a repeater function that passes input MPEG2 and DV signals through to the next device in the chain i LINK Branched Connection If you are connecting a device that
123. output from the S VIDEO or VIDEO output connector if TV OUTPUT 1 is set to 720to1080 or NO CONV Select the apppropriate mode depending on the type of TV you have WIDE 16 9 Select this for a wide TV set with 16 9 screen image size NORMAL 4 3 Select this for a TV set with 4 3 screen image size NOTES When TV OUTPUT 2 is set to WIDE 16 9 sometimes the screen image may be stretched vertically When TV OUTPUT 2 is set to NORMAL 4 3 sometimes subtitles may not be visible or the ends of the screen image may be cut off Normally select WIDE1 6 9 n order to let the equipment determine the screen image size it is recommended that you connect the VCR and TV using the component video output connectors or S VIDEO OUT connector You have to select which terminal either VIDEO composite or S VIDEO Y C separate signals to use as the video input terminal on the front panel Make sure to select the correct terminal otherwise you may fail in recording editing on this VCR You have to select which terminal either VIDEO composite or S VIDEO Y C separate signals to use as the video input terminal L 1 on the rear panel Make sure you select the correct terminal otherwise you may fail in recording editing on this VCR You have to select which terminal either VIDEO composite or S VIDEO Y C separate signals to use as the video input terminal L 2 on the rear pan
124. pproximately 400 megabits per second The maximum data transfer speed that is actually attained may be slower depending on how this VCR is used or if a device with a slower transfer speed is connected to this VCR Use the 400 i LINK cable 62 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont Satellite Auto Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer programed on your DBS receiver Preparation Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN L 1 connectors on the rear otherwise you cannot use this function e You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer To use these connectors you have to select which one to use pg 56 p VCR CABLE TV DBS Ea Ea NOTES Set timer program on DBS receiver e For timer programing method refer to the manual supplied with the DBS receiver Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed Engage Satellite Auto Recording standby mode Turn off the DBS receiver Press and hold REC LINK on the Remote for more than 2 seconds The VCR turns off automatically and the L 1 and appears on the front display panel Satellite Auto Recording standby mode When the DBS receiver o
125. 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 lf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e lf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Index on pages 79 86 lists frequently used terms and the number of the page on whi
126. r Dg Matching t Transformer not supplied I I I I I AS s AC Outlet S VIDEO OUT Audio Cable supplied S Video Cable supplied S VIDEO IN RF Cable supplied TV NOTES To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the supplied S VIDEO cable to connect your VCR to a TV with an S VIDEO input connector To operate the VCR with your TV using the S VIDEO connection set your TV to the AV mode using the TV s Remote You can also use the TV VCR button on the VCR s Remote to set your TV to the AV mode pg 68 f you cannot see the pictures on the TV screen when you play back a tape set TV OUTPUT 1 to the appropriate mode t pg 56 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR cont Component Video Connection CONNECT VCR TO TV a Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step If of Basic Connection lt pg 7 b Connect the component video cable between the Component video output terminals on the rear of the VCR and the component video input terminals on the TV Antenna or Cable ANTENNA IN Antenna or cable input Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching h Transformer AC Ouilet not supplied Component AC Power Video Output Cord ANTENNA OUT
127. r except 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off The clock will be adjusted just on these hours on the time displayed on the front display panel not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON f the memory backup fails because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged Auto Clock Set will be performed when power is restored to the VCR Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from a PBS channel If this function is taking a considerable amount of time it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure c pg 12 What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system In this case perform the Semiauto 7 pg 11 or Manual Clock Set pg 12 procedure f appears on the front display panel your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug amp Play setting will be automatically reactivated If Plug amp Play s
128. r OK at OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Access tape number list screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to TAPE NUMBER then press OK The tape number list screen appears being EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS sorted by the tape SELECT THEN PRESS 0K numbers J Navigation SEARCH NAVI SET UP TAPE NUMBER TITLE CATEGORY DATE Confirm tape number lists ZW Navigation BLANK L SEUR 1st page out of 3 pages in this example of the tape number lists is shown aw SOCCER SPORT 12 21 02 SAT _6 30 AM 5 53 PM BS 256CH LS3 BMI OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS S SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Switch for changing the order x is displayed beside the tape number of the loaded cassette The cassette mark is displayed on the left of the tape title The items without the cassette marks are the program titles included in the tape To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt To play back the desired program refer to To play back a selected program on the list screen in the left column Return to normal screen Press NAVI EN45 Finding by program title Finding by category Use the Remote to do the following operations Use the Remote to do the following operations To find a program by category be sure to select program 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44 then go to category in advance c pg 50 the following steps 2 Acc
129. s then press gt to enter each character Refer to the example below Ex Enter JVC NEWS Press 5 JKL once to enter J then press gt Press 8 TUV three times to enter V then press gt Press 2 ABC three times to enter C then press gt Press 0 twice to enter 4 space then press gt Press 6 MNO twice to enter N then press gt Press 3 DEF twice to enter E then press gt Press 9 WXYZ once to enter W then press gt Press 7 PQRS four times to enter S then press gt NUMBER KEY CHARACTERS g5 x 1 OOOAOOAONO ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4 0 _ space E NOTES f you want to delete a character select the character then press CLEAR or press OK with the arrow on ERASE f you want to delete all characters press OK with the arrow on ALL ERASE 50 N B Entering or Editing program title VIDEO NAVIGATION cont Editing program category When you want to edit the program title follow the procedure below by using the Remote When you want to change the program category follow the procedure below by using the Remote 4 9 6 Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Select program Press AV to select the navigation program you want to 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2 00 LS3 1 3 edit then press O
130. s equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback A Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote Press REC and PLAY gt at the same time To use a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder Access the ADDITIONAL screen pg 57 then set AV COMPU LINK to OFF after performing step W The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK connector works as a Remote Pause connector when AV COMPU LINK is set to OFF For details refer to the camcorder s instruction manual Engage the VCR s recording pause mode NOTES Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when V CALIBRATION is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes pg 54 t is impossible to perform dubbing properly only with an audio cable Connect also the video or S video cable 68 EN MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Setting mi fen p elle o0 UC TV oes TV VCR Sie ale DO O O iS a ok oce wS Number keys ENTER IT OC Goes E ane She TV VOL ECON De col Q K AS TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC HITACHI MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PANASONIC RCA SHARP SONY SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS TOSHIBA ZENITH When programed set with a manufacturer s brand s code this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs Yo
131. splay panel for about 5 seconds 2 TV broadcasts will not be recorded properly 3 Tape to tape editing will not work TIMER RECORDING There is no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed The VCR has been set to L 1 L 2 F 1 or l 1 etc input location by mistake The components have been incorrectly connected or correct video connector S VIDEO VIDEO or DV is not selected The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on The recording VCR s input location has been set incorrectly Insert a cassette Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact Select the appropriate channel on the VCR Connect the components correctly c pg 64 66 or check REAR AUX L 1 or L 2 and FRONT AUX F 1 setting I pg 56 Make sure the power to all units is on Select the appropriate input location on the recording VCR SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Timer recording will not work Timer programing will not work CASS blinks on the front display panel The cassette stops automatically and O and on the front display panel will not stop blinking blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording The clock and or the tim
132. t 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 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 COON O1 ORN There are n
133. timer recording f the VCR s memory backup expires because of a power failure set the cable box input channel and brand again For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont DBS Receiver Control Setting Suggested location Place the DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver s remote sensor ATTENTION The Controller can also control a cable box If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS receiver and cable box DBS receiver Controller suggested locations Your VCR DBS receiver Controller supplied To To RF output Audio Video output Transmitter f or To To AUDIO ANTENNA IN VIDEO IN Your VCR CABLE BOX o How to control the DBS receiver This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS receiver The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS receiver s channels during timer recording NOTES The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed usi
134. ture time Up to 24 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus timer programing or Express timer programing method c pg 38 as far as a year in advance The VCR Plus timer programing system eliminates the need to input channel date start and stop time data when programing timer recording settings Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record and the VCR s timer will be automatically programed The PlusCode programing numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically Access VCR Plus screen Press PROGRAM ON pnmo the Remote The clock must be set to access the VCR Plus screen f you have not set PRR ER mam the clock the Main Menu screen appears after an error message is displayed Refer to page 10 for the clock setting procedure lint Enter PlusCode number Press the appropriate TIMER PROGRAM Number keys to input the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV broadcast you wish T BEBE F PRESS NUMBER KEYS 0 9 0 EXIT GS PRESS TO SET EXPRESS PROGRAMMING to record then press OK Then If the Guide Channel Set screen appears go to step I If the VCR Plus Program screen appears go to step I To mak
135. u can use the Video Navigation function 7 pg 42 Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Do not apply too much pressure when inserting The VCR turns on automatically The tape will run for a few seconds while the VCR searches for the tape number If the tape number is found it will be shown on the TV screen if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON c pg 57 The counter is reset automatically however it is not completely reset to 0 00 00 f the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically i Start playback Press PLAY gt Recording speed is automatically detected If V CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting and PICTURE CONTROL is set to AUTO pg 54 VIDEO CALIBRATION appears on the screen and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking only cassettes recorded in the S VHS S VHS ET or VHS mode To stop playback Press STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT m on the front panel To rewind the tape when it is not running Press REW lt lt To fast forward when it is not running Press FF gt gt To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT m on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off To turn of
136. u can control a JVC TV without setting a brand code Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to TV he Set TV brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold POWER Press the Number keys to enter your TV s brand code by referring to the table below Press STOP E and release POWER Once you have set the Remote to operate a TV you do not have to set it again until you replace the Remote s batteries JVC and PANASONIC have two codes If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other Operate TV Press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR TV VCR CH A K TV Muting TV VOL and Number keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES Depending on the type of TV some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote It is impossible to control a TV that does not have a remote sensor Ex To set Remote to RCA 05 AUX gt Press in succession Release EN 69 When programed set with a manufacturer s brand s Gi Ox code this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed cable boxes If your cable box does not function with a specified code try other
137. utputs a signal the VCR starts recording and the L 1 blinks and the record indicator lights The VCR stops recording and powers off when the DBS receiver stops outputting a signal e Each time you press the button Satellite Auto Recording standby mode turns on and off When it is off L 1 disappears IMPORTANT Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program starts broadcasting otherwise the VCR will start recording when the DBS receiver is turned on While the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode or after Satellite Auto Recording is finished the VCR will not enter the timer recording standby mode even though AUTO TIMER is set to ON pg 57 If you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress recording stops Video Calibration pg 54 does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress Auto Clock t pg 11 does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used f you engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode while the DBS receiver is turned on the VCR will not start Satellite Auto Recording and L 1 and blink on the front display panel When you turn off the DBS receiver L 1 and light up and the VCR enters t
138. was developed for HD content Commercial D Theater titles can only be played back on D VHS digital recorders bearing the D Theater logo Some D Theater tapes or D VHS tapes may contain the multiple programs angles sounds or subtitles If a tape contains them the icons appear on the top right corner of the TV screen when you press OSD Sound Selection PROG 1 1 STEREO PROG 2 2 Dolby D During normal playback press A MONITOR on the Remote to select the desired sound t is impossible to select the sound if the tape does not contain the multiple sounds Program Selection During normal playback press TV VCR CH on the Remote to select the desired program It is impossible to select the program if the tape does not contain the multiple programs Angle Selection Subtitle Selection a VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 During normal playback press the number key 4 on the Remote to select the desired angle C4 t is impossible to select the angle if the tape does not contain the multiple angles During normal playback press SUBTITLE number key 6 on the Remote to select the desired subtitle It is impossible to select the subtitle if the tape does not contain the multiple subtitles 26 FN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont This VCR can check the tape condition during recording Ba S IC and playback and realizes the best possible pictures In addition this VCR is equipped with the Video
139. with this VCR was input USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER Switch to the analog input for recording It may be possible to play back the material if using a digital tuner etc 105 CAN NOT REC DIGITAL INPUT BY An attempt was made to make an S VHS VHS recording of a signal S VHS VHS from an i LINK device other than a digital tuner CHOOSE ANALOG INPUT The i LINK connector on this VCR is intended only for D VHS recording This VCR does not convert a digital signal into an analog signal for recording Switch to the analog input for recording 107 CAN NOT REC DIGITAL INPUT BY An attempt was made to make an S VHS VHS recording using the S VHS VHS timer function with i LINK selected on the digital tuner side USE ANALOG TIMER PROGRAMMING The i LINK connector on this VCR is intended only for D VHS recording This VCR does not convert a digital signal into an analog signal for recording Also it is not possible to make a D VHS recording on VHS tape Switch to the analog input for recording 108 REC BY HS MODE When 720p 1080i signals are recorded in STD LS3 LS5 mode select HS mode to record program properly 200 CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO An attempt was made to play back a signal that is not supported by USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER this VCR To play back the signal use the digital tuner etc that was used to record the signal 201 WAIT A MINUTE Normal playback is being prevented by mosaic noise etc CALI
140. y for the first SP recording and the first EP recording on an inserted tape For timer recording this function checks the tape condition both for the SP recording and the EP recording before the first timer recording starts When you play back rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs set this function either ON or OFF whichever gives you the best picture This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference AUTO Normally select this Picture quality is adjusted NORM automatically When V CALIBRATION is OFF NORM will appear instead of AUTO The quality is not adjusted automatically when NORM appears EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same colored surfaces such as cartoons NOTES When you select EDIT SOFT or SHARP the selected mode will not change until you select again Select EDIT when you are editing tapes t pg 67 After you finish editing the tapes select AUTO NORM when V CALIBRATION is OFF When this function is set to ON edge correction to the luminance signal is performed to enhance details Normally set this function to ON NOTES Depending on the type of tape being
141. zed alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conve

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