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JVC D-VHS User's Manual

1. oo ooo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ol Q Can I program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast 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 GLOSSARY 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 sound 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 techno
2. VIDEO NAVIGATION cont How to enter the characters and symbols with the number keys on the Remote Press the Number keys then press 5 to enter each character Refer to the example below E g 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 space then press gt Press 6 MNO twice to enter N then press gt Press 3 DEF twice to enter E then press gt VO Press 9 WXYZ once to enter W then press gt Press 7 PQRS four times to enter S then press gt a a oha O90000 Me Mnom OO srs ooo o E po pir NOTES e If you want to delete a character select the character then press CLEAR or press OK with the arrow on ERASE e If you want to delete all characters press OK with the arrow on ALL ERASE EN 39 Entering or Editing program title When you want to edit the program title follow the procedure below by using the Remote pp VCR I CABLE TV DBS 1 Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI 3 Select program Press AV to select the 2ravisation program you want to 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2 00 L53 1 3
3. I C00 o o ally Set timer program on the Inte a e grated HDTV source e Confirm that a link has been established between this VCR and the Integrated HDTV e Set the recording speed to AUTO if this option is available e For timer programming method refer to the manual of the Integrated HDTV Engage recording standby mode Press POWER to turn off the VCR e The Integrated HDTV will activate the VCR to automatically start recording through i LINK at the programmed time e The VCR may not record a short portion at the ener o beginning of the program to ensure full CT PNG recording of the program turn on the VCR slightly before the programmed time E Qu ATTENTION OF When this VCR is connected via i LINK to a TV or a Digital Set Top Box there may be cases when the images are not Co C ae recorded by the VCR In such cases choose the record command from the i LINK menu of the TV or the Set Top Box en 49 Vid R f This VCR can perform analog recording of a program i eo el 1O e which is timer programmed on your Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box Mak h d safety tab is intact If not p rog ra m m n g oe tail KP eas Bee eae the cassette e Turn on the VCR and the TV and or Digital Set Top 2 Box Select analog input location on e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR the VCR On the fro
4. OO i ri WZ SPORTS SOCCER 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 CURN DEF ir ARCH R EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SY srirer THEN PRESS 0K switch for changing the order e is displayed beside the tape number of the loaded cassette e 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 e To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt e 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 54 EN Finding by program title Use the Remote to do the following operations 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53 then go to the following steps 2 Access title screen Press lt 1 D gt to move 7 Znavigation the arrow to TITLE then press OK TAPE NUMBER TITLE CATEGORY DATE EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS OK 3 Confirm lists DS Wu LE tC LZ Navigation e is displayed beside the tape meg number of the loaded cassette e The cassette mark is z SOCCER SPORTS 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 wz displayed on the left of the tape title The HIT G 0k SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS items without the SELECT THEN PRESS OK cassette marks are the program titles included in the tape e To go to another page of the lists press
5. MOUNTAIN PACIFIC NOTE Z ALASKA HAWAII back to the The time set previously will be erased when AUTO beginning CLOCK SET is selected a NOTE If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug amp Play Se ect host channel setting you may be receiving the clock setting data of a You can either select PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an HAUTO arentera Lae incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system If you selected AUTO for the host channel in step Ef be 3 osre M Ki AUTO DL din channel number sure to select the correct time zone manually a O the arrow to HOST eun CH then press lt gt until AUTO or OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS Return to normal screen the desired PBS saa Press MENU channel number is pclae IMPORTANT NOTE 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 Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data Auto Daylight Saving Time This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time With Auto DST activated On the first Sunday of April at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 3 00 AM on the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 1 00 AM rn 19 pu
6. D VHS DIGITAL RECORDER MUM HIVI DH5SU ver CABLE TV DBS ee IDVHS DIEMER Homi Pres Dios pem DIGITAL Super VHS ET a hg Hiei ver it j For Customer Use 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 LPT0943 001B 2 EN 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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION 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 W
7. The information data for Video e The VCR s memory for Video Check the remaining memory Navigation is not registered Navigation is fully recorded c page 61 If it is full delete unnecessary Video Navigation information r3 pages 60 61 e NAVIGATION is set to OFF Set NAVIGATION to ON 13 page 52 e The recording time is not enough For details on the recording time for Video Navigation refer to NOTES on page 51 OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLECAUSE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION When scanning channels some Those channels have been preset to If you need the skipped channels of them are skipped over be skipped restore them amp amp page 21 2 The channel cannot be changed e Recording is in progress Press PAUSE ID to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY P to resume recording 3 The Remote will not operate your e The brand codes are set incorrectly Reset the correct brand codes TV or cable box or DBS receiver t pages 76 77 4 Even though Auto or Semiauto e The clock setting data received Select a different host channel during Clock Set has been performed from the host channel is incorrect Semiauto Clock Set page 18 or the clock is incorrect perform Manual Clock Set i page 19 5 PM blinks on the front display e The VCR do not work properly Unplug the AC power plug once panel then plug it again 6 The subtitles and the
8. below About Recording Speed Input Source Selectable Recording Speed Playback device Recording device This VCR D VHS Auto HS STD HS STD LS3 BA He supra input Digital Set Top Box Others Auto HS STD HS 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 e When dubbing using the i LINK connector set the recording speed on the recording VCR to the same speed as the source tape on the playback VCR e When Auto is selected for the recording speed AUT and the selected speed appear on the front display panel in turn 74 EN S VIDEO VIDEO Connections Various connection for editing tapes The following three methods can be used for editing tapes e VHS to S VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the original VHS quality the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing e S VHS to VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Since the original source is recorded in S VHS mode the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing e 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 KN You can use a camcorder as the playback device and your VCR as
9. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53 then go to the following steps 2 Access date screen Press lt gt to Move LZ Navigation the arrow to DATE then press OK The list screen appears being sorted by the recording date EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS OK 3 Confirm lists dg o 1 Ze Navigation ki 1 displayed LIBRARY beside the tape DATELST TF number of the loaded cassette e The cassette mark is mi SPORTS displayed on the left IE of the tape title The EXIT lt gt OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS items without the Hi aa cassette marks are the program titles included in the tape e To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt e To play back the desired program refer to To play back a selected program on the list screen on page 53 4 Return to normal screen Press NAVI 56 EN 3 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 P to move the arrow to BLANK then press V or OK Ze Navigation LIBRARY BLANK SPACE LIST RECORDING CONDITION RECORDING MODE 00 BLANK TIME 2 Ea gt OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS seen THEN PRESS 0K Set condition Press AV to move the Zanavigation BLANK arrow ro RECO RDI N G BLAN
10. i LINK IN OUT connector and the TV s i LINK input output connector If your TV does not have a HDMI or DVI connector you can make a Component Video Connection or VIDEO S VIDEO Connection as stated below Component Video Connection a Connect a component video cable between the VCR s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors and the TV s component video Input connectors b Connect an audio cable between the VCR s AUDIO OUTPUT connectors and the TV s audio input connectors VIDEO S VIDEO Connection a Connect an S Video cable between the VCR s S VIDEO OUTPUT connector and the TV s S Video input connector If your TV does not have a S Video input connector use a video cable to connect between the VCR s VIDEO OUTPUT connector and the TV s video input connector b Connect an audio cable between the VCR s AUDIO OUTPUT connectors and the TV s audio input connectors 14 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR cont When your TV has only DVI input you can use a commercially available HDMI to DVI conversion cable to connect between the VCR and your TV To HDMI OUT Wm HDMI to DVI conversion cable commercially available not supplied HDMI Cable not supplied Se Se SS ae connector M t ah i n a a i Da E i t ee am a ee ee a SY bi a i AA AA AA SC a aeni Da G aand ai ae a aat E aa i at Daa a a rr Component To HDMI
11. lt or gt e To play back the desired program refer to To play back a selected program on the list screen on page 53 4 Return to normal screen Press NAVI VIDEO NAVIGATION cont c Finding by category Use the Remote to do the following operations To find a program by category be sure to select program category in advance amp page 60 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53 then go to the following steps Access category screen Press lt j gt to move Z Navigation SEARCH N NAVI SETUP N SET UP the arrow to CATEGORY then press OK TAPE NUMBER TITLE CATEGORY DATE EM OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SY seLEcT THEN PRESS OK Confirm lists ZF Navigation Is displayed CATEGORY LIST beside the tape number of the loaded cassette j feel 0016 ERoz20 O E e The cassette markis a z 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK displayed on the left 5 of the tape title The x G OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS items without the SELECT THEN PRESS OK cassette marks are the program titles included in the tape e To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt e To play back the desired program refer to To play back a selected program on the list screen on page 53 SPORTS LS3 Return to normal screen Press NAVI EN 33 D Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations p m CD VCR CABLE TV DBS
12. or DV is not selected e The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on e The recording VCR s input location has been set incorrectly e The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly e The timer is not engaged e The VCR has not been set up properly e There is no linkage between the VCR and the HDTV or Digital Set Top Box e Timer programming on the HDTV or Digital Set Top Box has not been set correctly e Timer recording is in progress Connect an audio cable between the VCR and TV Make use of the analog audio input connector coupled with the HDMI video input at the TV side to connect to the VCR s audio output Make use of the analog audio input connector coupled with the HDMI video input at the TV side to connect to the VCR s audio output 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 pages 72 74 or check REAR AUX L 1 or L 2 and FRONT AUX F 1 setting 13 page 65 Make sure the power to all units is on Select the appropriate input location on the recording VCR CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 com
13. then press OK YZ SOCCER SPORTS 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 W W SEARCH RETURN DELETE EDIT EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K e is displayed beside the tape number of the loaded cassette e 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 e To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt 3 Access delete screen Press lt d DB to MOVE _mnavigation BLANK NAVL SETUP N the arrow to DELETE 4a then press O K 59 00174 SOCCER WY 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 Zi EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS 4 Delete tape information Press lt gt to move LZ Navigation LIBRARY 1 3 YES then press OK PROGRAM INFO OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K 5 Return to normal screen Press NAVI 3 Deleting program information 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 Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Select progr
14. 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 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 00 En List of terms LIST OF TERMS This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names Accidental erasure prevention 39 Audio Monitor 30 Auto Daylight Saving Time 18 AUTO SP EP TIMER 66 AUTO TIMER 66 Automatic tracking 30 AV COMPU LINK 67 Cable box setting Brand 23 Input channel 23 Installing Controller 22 Clock setting Manual setting 19 Preparations 17 Semiauto setting 18 Clock time 37 Connection 12 Connection to TV 13 Component Video Connection 13 Digital Set Top Box Connection 15 HDMI Connection 13 15 V
15. 44 as far as a year in advance The VCR Plus timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel date start and stop time data when programming 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 programmed The PlusCode programming numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing 1 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 e The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically Access VCR Plus screen Press PROGRAM on ___ the Remote Ho Fo AM ASA PRESS NUMBER KEYS 0 9 OR Ta 5 6 5 PRESS TO SET EXPRESS PROGRAMMING e The clock must be set to access the VCR Plus screen If you have not set the clock the Main Menu screen appears after an error message Is displayed Refer to page 17 for the clock setting procedure Enter PlusCode number Press the appropriate a PROG Number keys to input the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV broadcast you wish to c baa then press H g 5 5 PRESS 0 TO SET EXPRESS PROGRAMMING Then If the Guide Channel Set screen appears go to step B If the VCR Plus Program screen appears go to step H e To make corrections press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number e If an incorrect
16. CH or the Number keys e To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES e Depending on the type of cable box or DBS receiver some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote e t is impossible to control a cable box or DBS receiver that does not have a remote sensor e It s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a DBS receiver at the same time You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time E g To set the Remote for the cable box to RCA 14 P pep 1 Release Hold down Press In succession VA 8 EN MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL cont h ba The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video o ng ng recorders independently Each of VCRs can respond to one of four codes A B C or D Remote Control 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 Code to send and respond to B C or D code signals When using four JVC VCRs set the four VCRs and their Remotes to different codes so that the Remotes can operate these VCRs separately 1 Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to VCR FI Set remote control code for i Spoerri M 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 c
17. EXIT Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K e is displayed beside the tape number of the loaded cassette e 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 e To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt IE EN 5 Access edit screen Press d gt to move the arrow to EDIT then press OK Ze Navigation NAVI SET UP AR TAPE NUMBER LIST 1 3 0017 SOCCER 0017 1 JAPAN VS KOREA 0017 2 ENGLAND VS BRAZIL 0016 EURO 2000 zZ SOCCER SPORTS 12 21 02 SAT 6 30AM 5 53 PM i LINK L53 QW SEARCH RETURN DELETE EG gt OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SY setecT THEN PRESS 0K Enter title 1 Press AN4 P to move the arrow on Ze Navigation EDIT TITLE EY OLYMPIC the desired charac TENG ter or symbol then press OK SYDNEY OLYMPIC SPECIAL 12 21 02 MON 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK L53 ji e OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS OK 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 the right column In this example enter JVC NEWS 2 Press AV lt gt to move the arrow to ENTER then press OK Return to normal screen Press NAVI
18. HDMI input connector If your TV has only DVI input use a HDMI to DVI conversion cable to connect to the VCR s HDMI OUT connector Also connect an audio cable between the VCR s AUDIO OUTPUT connectors and the TV s audio input connectors If your TV is connected to an AV amplifier you can make use of the VCR s OPTICAL connector to connect to the amplifier rs page 64 OR If your TV does not have a HDMI or DVI connector you can make a Component Video Connection as stated in E below or VIDEO S VIDEO Connection as on page 13 CJ Component Video Connection Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step H O of Basic Connection amp page 13 Connect a component video cable between the VCR s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT con nectors and the TV s component video input connectors Connect an audio cable between the VCR s AUDIO OUTPUT connectors and the TV s audio input connectors Connect an audio cable between the Digital Set Top Box s audio output connectors and the TV s audio input connectors Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet e The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet 3 page 16 If AUTO or channel numbers are displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on the c
19. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads eo o o 0 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ol frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY gt to return to normal playback will restore the picture oe 0 0 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ol to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should be concerned about this A No it is normal o ee o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ol When playing back programs that have been timer recorded consecutively such that 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 o o o eo 0 o 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ol Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have It disables marking of index codes and tape numbers for Video Navigation o 0 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Sometimes during index sear
20. PlusCode number or one where the broadcast already ended has been inputted PLUSCODE NO ERROR CONFIRM PLUSCODE NO THEN RETRY is displayed for about 5 seconds then the VCR Plus screen reappears KI Input receiving channel number The guide channel number which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the vorcH Ko PlusCode number that you entered in sutomatically an the A Gone BAGON Guide Channel Set Up screen Press XI BI 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 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 e 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 22 24 In that case it is possible to change the channel by 10 channels by pressing and holding 4 BI Check program data The PlusCode ae number you entered d th ue corresponding timer recording program is displayed on the Program screen BEBE simiy eive fen pes c nra Check to make sure it is accurate e To change the start stop time date or channel setting press the corresponding buttons to change the settings START STOP DATE TV VCR CH e To ti
21. SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER GUIDE GH ae VCR CH gt OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS move the arrow exit So steer THEN PRESS OK to GUIDE CHANNEL then press V or OK Input guide channel number Press lt DI to UE Eg When inputting the guide the VCR Plus guide channel number for number 6 channel number as WNJU Ind shown in the TV INITIAL SET UP on listing GUIDEGH cS VOR GH EF e f you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly un M Wer SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS set your Controller pm S seecr THEN PRESS 10 CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If not refer to pages 22 24 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 EJ and HI e Repeat steps H and en 43 KI Input receiving channel number Press AV to move Eg If WNJU Ind is received the arrow to VCR CH then press lt gt to input the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received on channel 47 FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER GUIDE CH sd VCR CH lt 47 gt wm h SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS purr NON seLecr THEN PRESS 0K E for each instance Return to normal screen Press MENU 44 en Express Timer Programming e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the
22. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c lf the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e 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
23. Tracking Adjustments ssssssseeeeeeeeeereeresseees 30 Selecting monitor sound UNO MOMO eenaa R 30 Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory ssssesssesssssesesseeeesssseessss 31 Locating beginning of recordings index SETE N na A E E 31 Skipping unwanted portions SKID Deal AS 31 Special Effect Playback 00000000000 SS Locating particular scene rapidly e E AA AA AA 33 High Speed Picture Search sss 33 Variable Speed Picture Search 33 Viewing still picture Stl Picture laya Eka mamana esas 34 Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback 34 Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback siassacendsnendselvussnedeseeeassens 34 CONTENTS RECORDING 35 Basic RECOMGING saccnssescccssdssscscccassecsscescctnescene 35 D VHS Recording via i LINK Connection 35 D VHS S VHS VHS Recording eeeeeesceececeeeeeeeeees 36 Basic Recording Features 060000000000000 000000000000080 37 Changing display information s ccccceeeeteeeees 37 Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR 00000 0a Dy Watching one program while recording another 38 Showing on screen display akan 38 TIMER RECORDING 40 VCR Plus C3 Timer Programming 40 Changing VCR Plus C Setting 42 Express Timer Programming 44 Checking program
24. Video To Ri NG i To Audio Input E CONE HDMI S COMPONENT Connectors OUT El VIDEO OUT ml F To ANTENNA BENG IN Antenna or Coaxial cable input Cable Dr Flat Feeder Antenna a or Cable bi W Matching Transformer nG D To i LINK Back of VCR ada Lies Ready UG To To SVIDEO To ANTENNA O O To 75 Q termina i LINK cable AUDIO INPUT F INPUT OUT i To DTV Input 5 To Audio Input not supplied CM MA Connectors W T i Connectors Audio Cable S Video Cable not supplied supplied AC Outlet pa 4 m To i LINK Input A To GA Output To S Video Output ma onnectors Connector Output Connector Antenna or Cable for digital broadcast Digital Set Top Box To DTV Component Output Connectors To Audio Output Connectors i Component Video Cable not supplied Audio Cable not supplied NOTES e If you have made a component video connection and your TV s component video connectors support only high definition signal format connect also the S VIDEO or VIDEO connectors between the VCR and TV in order to view the picture of 480i image format output from the VCR e Through the component video connection and if your TV s component video connectors support only the progressive video input and not high definition video input you can set TV OUTPUT 2 to ALLto480p amp page 65 or 4
25. buttons connectors pull and open the right side cover near the top corner of the cover where PULL OPEN P is indicated The same way applies to the left side cover BEN Rear panel LLINK INOU DVIN my S400 1 D THEATER REGION 1 PCM STREAM DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AC power cord re page 13 Cooling fan e This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR Do not remove it e Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the cooling fan e The cooling fan may be activated even if the unit is turned off in the following case if the Auto Clock Set and Auto Tuner Set have not been completed automatically by the Plug amp Play setting x3 page 16 Setting the clock manually page 19 will turn off the cooling fan COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors i page 13 S VIDEO XAUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT connectors i page 13 S VIDEO XAUDIO VIDEO INPUT connectors L 1 t page 15 74 S VIDEO XAUDIO VIDEO INPUT connectors L 2 13 page 15 74 S000 SAA INDEX cont CABLE BOX PAUSE APULINK REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal e REMOTE PAUSE terminal 13 page 75 e AV COMPULINK terminal page 67 CABLE BOX Controller connector page 22 25 LIP terminal page 69 ANTENNA OUT terminal page 13 i LINK IN OUT DV IN Connector i Link t page 72 Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extension
26. clock El Connect VCR to TV time is displayed on the front display panel The following connections are required before turning on the VCR Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV 5 Connect the TV antenna cable to the VCR s Final preparation for USE ANTENNA IN terminal Turn on the VCR Connect the supplied RF cable between the VCR s ANTENNA OUT terminal and the AA TV s antenna input terminal page 28 or basic recording es page 35 Connect a HDMI cable between the VCR s HDMI OUT connector and the TV s HDMI input connector If your TV has only DVI input use a HDMI to ATTENTION DVI conversion cable to connect to the VCR s When this VCR is connected to some HDMI devices signals HDMI OUT connector Also connect an that are normally output from the VCR in the 480i image format may be outputted as 480p image format signals In audio cable between the VCR s AUDIO such cases signal cannot be output from the S VIDEO OUTPUT connectors and the TV s audio OUTPUT connector or the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors input connectors If your TV is connected to If the S VIDEO OUTPUT connector or the VIDEO an AV Amplifier you can make use of the OUTPUT connectors are used press the HDMI button on VCR s OPTICAL connector to connect to the the front panel to turn off the HDMI LED and set TV amplifier 3 page 64 OUTPUT 2 to ALLto480i 3 page 65 Connect an i LINK cable between the VCR s
27. 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 3 page 67 and the VCR is turned off e The maximum data transfer speed supported by the i LINK connector on this VCR is 400 Mbps approximately 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 e Use the commercially available i LINK cable 4 pin 400 below 3 m If the cable used is above 3 m this VCR will not fully maximize its performance 72 EN L LINK DV Connections NOTES e 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 amp page 70 e If the 44 1 kHz PCM audio signal is input via DV connector recording cannot be performed properly e During DV input the image format output to the TV will be 480i even if TV OUTPUT 2 is set to ALLto480p 3 page 65 or 480i to 480p is set to ON amp page 65 The status ON OFF of HDMI is also disregarded however if the HDMI at the TV supports image format other than 480i the HDMI output will be muted The menu settings and the HDMI status will be retained and changes can b
28. menu screen The subtitle display on the TV is set Set it to off are overlapped to on 7 The subtitles cannot be displayed e You are viewing the program in EE Make use of the analog connection mode through the HDMI Component Video S Video or connection Video and set TV OUTPUT 2 to ALLto4801 amp page 65 However if the picture is of 480p image format the subtitles cannot be displayed EN OD 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 After you press PLAY P it takes a moment until you see the image and hear the sound e After you switch playback speeds when switching from special effect playback to normal playback for example it takes a moment until you see the image and hear the sound For a few seconds the image may be played back out of sync with the sound Searching images on D VHS tapes e The images appear frame by frame e Block noise may appear 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 L
29. not improve even if the S VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings e 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 e While playing back a tape recorded with this function on some tapes noise may appear If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted use a cleaning cassette e During special effect playback 3 page 33 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 e when the timer recording is in progress in the timer standby mode 3 page 40 50 e in the satellite Auto Recording standby mode 3 page 47 e during Plug amp Play setting 3 page 16 e when you press REC twice for the ITR 3 page 37 e when you set the remote control code page 78 e when you press DISPLAY the current status appears for a few seconds This function allows you to turn on off the blue LED on the front panel JLIP ID Number Setting e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CA
30. on the front panel to turn off the HDMI LED and set TV OUTPUT 2 to ALLto480i 13 page 65 When the main menu screen does not appear even when MENU is pressed power off this VCR press and hold PAUSE on the front panel for more than 5 seconds then power on the VCR again 80 en PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING cont 9 Sound cannot be heard RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION e There is no cassette loaded e The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed I TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE le Recording will not start TV broadcasts will not be recorded properly Tape to tape editing will not work Timer recording will not work Timer recording for D VHS via i LINK connection will not work Timer programming will not work e When a HDMI to DVI conversion cable is connected between the VCR and TV you need to connect the audio cable as well to receive sound output e A HDMI to HDMI connection has been made but the HDMI digital sound function at the TV side may support only 2ch PCM e Your TV is unable to decode Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream thus there is no sound output e The VCR has been set to 1 1 L 2 F 1 or l 1 etc input location by mistake e The components have been incorrectly connected or correct video connector S VIDEO VIDEO
31. 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 E When this happens set the correct guide channel number for that station 13 page 42 Changing VCR Plus C Setting NOTES e Even 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 l This VCR starts Auto Clock Set automatically to restore the clock time 2 Ifthe 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 e Ifthe tape reaches its end during timer recording O and gt blink e To timer record cable channels received through a cable box be sure to keep the cable box turned on 42 en Changing VCR Plus C Setting e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p VCR CABLE TV DBS TIMER RECORDING cont IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong V
32. selector on the Remote to VCR p VCR CABLE TV DBS To play back a selected program on the list screen EI Select the program that you want to watch then press OK EJ Insert the corresponding tape EJ Press OK again with the arrow on SEARCH EJ Confirm that the desired program is highlighted then press OK e Playback starts automatically after the selected program is located EN 5S 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 ry Finding by tape number Use the Remote to do the following operations 1 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Access Library screen Press AV lt DP to move the arrow to LIBRARY then press V or OK Ze Navigation 5 NAVI SET UP TAPE NUMBER TITLE CATEGORY DATE pa OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS OK 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 sorted by the tape EXIT oc OK numbers Le Navigation NAVI SET UP TAPE NUMBER TITLE CATEGORY DATE SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Confirm tape number lists SETUP TAPE NUMBER LIST 13 D 1st page out of 3 pages in this example of the tape number lists is shown
33. start time of timer recording For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 EN 27 5 Enter DBS Receiver s brand Press AV to move the arrow to DBS SET UP INITIAL SET UP BRAND Press lt DB to enter the brand code from the following list INPUT CH OFF BRAND dad 4 SB TEST MODE z 0K SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS 0K JVC DISH Network ECHOSTAR DISH Network SONY DSS RCA DSS 6 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 test mode in step INPUT CH and BRAND are not set e If the DBS receiver s channel changes to 205 setting is complete Press lt DB to move the arrow to YES then press OK and DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON appears on the ear screen for about 5 P SHE seconds e If the DBS receiver s channel does not change as shown above 1 Press lt gt to move the arrow to NO Press OK 3 Re enter the correct code FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP DBS SET UP INPUT CH OFF DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER CHANGE TO CHANNEL 205 YES SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS q THEN PRESS OK Return to normal screen Press MENU 28 en Basic Playback e Turn on the VCR and the TV and selec
34. supplied pan Ge To 75Q terminal Pa aag Vneaqaiitpiit S Video Cable To S Video Input AC Outlet To S VIDEO OUTPUT supplied Connector To HDMI r T Video Cabl To Video Connector ideo Cable i To VIDEO OUTPUT oS not supplied Input Connector To AUDIO OUTPUT Audio Cable lt supplied a To COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT VCR and your TV To HDMI OUT me HDMI to DVI conversion cable commercially available not supplied available HDMI to DVI conversion cable to connect between the r When your TV has only DVI input you can use a commercially GS o Ng 0 To DVI connector VIDEO NOTES HDMI will be automatically activated HDMI ON when a HDMI connection has been made To de activate HDMI OFF press HDMI on the front panel and the HDMI LED will turn off During HDMI ON HDMI LED on the image format output to the TV connected via the HDMI connector will be in accordance to the image format of the TV During HDMI OFF HDMI LED off the image format output to the TV is in accordance to this VCR s IN OUT FUNCTION menu settings TV OUTPUT 1 and TV OUTPUT 2 e3 page 65 If the picture cannot be properly displayed on the TV when using the HDMI to DVI connection try setting HDMI to OFF If your TV is not High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP compatible the pictures will not be properly displayed on the TV In this case use the component vide
35. the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug amp Play setting will be automatically reactivated If Plug amp Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set rs page 19 and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set x3 page 20 or 21 Clock Setting e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR p D VCR CABLE TV DBS m17 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set Each procedure starts from step K after preparation steps below are finished If you use a cable box set the clock manually page 19 Preparations 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU FI Access Clock Set screen 1 Press 4 Dp to FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP IA move the arrow to INITIAL SET UP then press V or OK 2 ilag Id PI ig Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS move the arrow to eur S amp seuect THEN PRESS 0K CLOCK SET then press V or OK o If CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears on the screen press OK to access the Clock Set screen Even if you do not pr
36. then press OK Playback starts automatically after the selected program is located NOTES e If you press NAVI while Video Navigation is deactivated the Navigation Set Up screen appears Set NAVIGATION to ON page 52 e Video Navigation playback is possible only with the tape recorded on this VCR e 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 e 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 5 min for the S VHS VHS SP mode and 15 min for S VHS VHS EP mode e Video Navigation may not work properly for some tapes e 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 e Tape program information is stored in this VCR s memory If this VCR s memory is damaged and the program information is lost it is impossible to restore that information e 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 e The on scr
37. titles can only be played back on D VHS digital recorders bearing the D Theater logo DTS DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 D VHS tapes recorded on video products not using the D VHS MTP NTSC standard cannot be played back on this VCR 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
38. 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 32 kHz AUDIO1 Records the two channels L R of DV AUDIO 1 AUDIO2 Records the two channels L R of DV AUDIO 2 142MIX Mixes and records both DV AUDIO 1 and 2 When there are two DV audio channels 48 kHz 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 you play back a tape including the DTS bitstream and if you have a device with built in DTS or when playing back and receiving audio signals in other new formats This VCR Kal Note for connection Amplifier equipped Remove the protection cap from the cable with Dolby Digital To DIGITAL 2ND AUDIO REC ON OFF decoder or built in DTS Optical cable not supplied When this function is set to ON e f a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi Fi tracks The m
39. 1 e It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug amp Play setting e Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the Remote while Plug amp Play is in progress page 13 Then connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet Do not turn on the VCR The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically NOTES e When AC cord is connected to an AC outlet LOADING appears on the front display panel It takes some time until VCR completes its setup e Auto Clock Set is performed first AUTO blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set Auto Channel Set is performed next Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR During Auto Channel Set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set e When Plug amp Play setting has been complete successfully the correct clock time is displayed If you perform Plug amp Play setting successfully there is no need to perform the clock 3 page 17 and tuner 3 page 20 settings If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Manual Channel Set on page 21 During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Plug amp Play Completed AUTO blinks The channel numbers are The current time is displayed as they are displayed PM lights scanned and set up during the afternoon If an incorrect clock time or appears on the display
40. 16 17 05 16 24 02 07 05 16 17 24 25 13 14 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 05 16 24 01 04 16 01 17 16 17 25 03 09 22 03 09 22 51 ECHOSTAR DISH Network 51 SONY DSS RCA DSS 41 40 EN When programmed set with a manufacturer s brand s code this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed cable boxes or DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receivers If your cable box does not function with a specified code try other codes KU Turn on the cable box or DBS receiver Turn on the cable box or DBS receiver using the Power button on the cable box or DBS receiver or its Remote Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to CABLE DBS Enter brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold POWER Press the Number keys to enter your cable box s or DBS receiver s brand code by refer ring to the table below Press STOP and release POWER e Once you have set the Remote to operate a cable box or DBS receiver you do not have to set it again until you replace the Remote s batteries Operate cable box or DBS receiver Press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR CH 4 and Number keys e For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number e To change the cable box s or DBS receiver s channels press TV VCR
41. 37 Time counter 10 37 Time zone selection 18 Timer recording Canceling 46 Changing 46 Checking 46 Express 44 Guide channel setting 42 Overlap 50 VCR Plus 40 Tracking 30 Troubleshooting 79 Tuner setting Adding channels 21 Auto Channel Set 20 Manual Channel Set 21 Skipping channels 21 TV OUTPUT 1 65 TV OUTPUT 2 65 v VCR Plus Setting 42 VCR Plus Timer programming 40 V CALIBRATION 63 Video Navigation Checking memory 61 Editing titles 57 Finding tapes 53 Playback 51 VIDEO STABILIZER 63 2ND AUDIO REC 64 480i to 480p 65 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement AC 120 Va 60 Hz Power consumption Power on 45 W Power off 14 W Temperature Operating 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to140 F Operating position Horizontal only Dimensions W xH x D 435 mm x 96 mm x 376 mm 17 3 16 x 3 4 5 x 14 4 5 Weight 5 1 kg 11 2 Ibs Maximum recording tim 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 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 MPEG2 standard Audio format Encode MPEG1 Layer2 Decode MPEG Layer2 Dolby Digital LINEAR PCM HS STD Track composition Tape speed 33 4 mm sec HS mode 16 67 mm sec STD mode 5 55 mm sec LS3 mode Head azimuth 30 d
42. 45 46 DATE buttons page 41 44 TV VCR CH buttons 1 page 30 35 44 76 171 REC LINK button ry page 47 SUBTITLE button rx page 32 REC SPEED button s9 page 35 36 ENTER button es page 76 77 SKIP SEARCH button page 31 gt button page 51 FF be gt button page 28 33 PLAY P button page 28 35 PAUSE ID button page 34 36 AIN lt gt buttons rs page 17 31 TV VOL buttons r9 page 76 OK button A Audio MONITOR button rey page 30 CLEAR button page 58 4 2 TV Muting button amp page 76 DISPLAY button xy page 37 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 rx page 76 12 en Connections INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR To i LINK IN OUT i LINK Cable not supplied To i LINK Input Output Connector R mall gt JE not supplied Back of VCR Matching Transformer f Flat Feeder SS rr Antenna or Cable d Coaxial Cable Bo ANTENNA IN Antenna or cable Integrated HDTV input Antenna or Cable A for digital broadcast ay To ANTEN NA O o OUTI RF Cable
43. 80i to 480p to ON 3 page 65 to enjoy high quality picture The progressive mode indicator G4 on the front display panel will light up when the video output is in progressive mode e Use the commercially available i LINK cable 4 pin S400 below 3m If the cable used is above 3m this VCR will not fully maximize its performance e To connect the antenna for the Digital Set Top Box refer to the instruction manual for Digital Set Top Box EN 15 5 Connect Digital Set Top Box to TV Connect a component video cable between First check the contents and situate the VCR as instructed the Digital Set Top Box s DTV component in steps MJ and H on page 13 Then go to the following output connectors and the TV s DTV input steps connectors Digital Set Top Box Connection If you are using a HD Ready TV you can make use of this connection to connect to the VCR El Connect VCR to Digital Set Top Box Connect an i LINK cable between the VCR s i LINK IN OUT connector and Digital Set Top Box s i LINK input output connector Connect an audio S Video cable between the VCR s AUDIO S VIDEO INPUT connectors and the Digital Set Top Box s audio S Video output connectors Connect VCR to TV PN HDMI Connection Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step H O O of Basic Connection amp page 13 Connect a HDMI cable between the VCR s HDMI OUT connector and the TV s
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45. ARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical IDNUS SVHS VAS DC porey DOLBY DIGITAL 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 interfere
46. B place Set channel number Press TV VCR CH e If you are using a DBS receiver see ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS on next page e Holding down TV VCR CH rapidly changes the channel numbers 8 Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed 9 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 mode 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 J through E MON FRI MON SAT SUN SAT or EVERY __ _ appears on the Program screen e Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to disengage the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to re engage timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcast you want e When AUTO TIMER t page 66 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when
47. BLE TV DBS 1 Turn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box 2 Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU EI Access Cable Set Up screen 1 Press lt DB to move the arrow to TUNER SET UP INPUT CH OFF then press V or OKI 2 ia lt gt l Ig OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS move the arrow to ex Tem THEN PRESS 0K CABLE SET UP then press V or OK KI Select cable box input channel Press AV to move the arrow to INPUT Oris INPUTCH K oF gt Your selection depends on how your cable box is re to your M er cor SELECT aN KEYS e If your cable box is connected to your VCR s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press d D gt until the channel number representing the cable box s output ON CH2 ON CH9 appears on the screen e If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO input connectors on the front panel Press lt J gt until ON F 1 appears on the screen e If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO INPUT L 1 or AUDIO VIDEO INPUT L 2 connectors on the rear panel Press 4 B until ON L 1 or ON L 2 appears on the screen e If you do not use a cable box Press lt J gt until OFF appears on the screen 24 en 5 Enter cable box brand Press AV to move the arrow to BRAND Press lt gt to enter the brand code from the list s
48. BLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR pp VCR CABLE TV DBS EN 69 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 ID number The JLIP ID number of this VCR is preset to 1 when shipped from the factory You can change this number to any other number between 1 to 99 To change the JLIP ID number of this VCR follow the procedure below 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Select JLIP ID Set Up screen 1 Press lt 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 ED Set JLIP ID Number Press AV to move INITIAL SET UP the arrow to JLIP ID MA A oenig the desired ID number ce SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELEC I EXIT 7 THEN PRESS OK KI Return to normal screen Press MENU NOTE For further details on the JLIP system or devices consult your nearest JVC dealer U S customer can contact JVC directly toll free at 1 800 252 5 22 7 0 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont LI N IC Set U i LINK set up for con
49. CP Abbreviation for High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP is a specification originally developed by Intel Corporation to enforce copyrights of digital entertainment content across the DVI interface and now across the HDMI interface as well HDMI Abbreviation for High definition Digital Multimedia Interface HDMI which was built on the foundation of DVI HDCP transmits uncompressed high definition video and multichannel digital audio in a single cable with a maximum data transfer speed of 5Gbits sec HDMI eliminates the maze of cables behind entertainment systems while maintaining backward compatibility with DVI HDCP devices HDMI supports uncompressed standard enhanced and high definition video format as well as compressed audio formats such as Dolby Digital DTS and uncompressed format such as PCM etc In addition it also supports the HDCP standard of digital video signals HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 gf logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Linear PCM Audio Conventional D VHS recording uses MPEG
50. CR pp VCR CABLE TV DBS imole EI Pay o 5351 EN IST With this VCR you can enjoy special effect playback such as high speed search variable speed search and still playback and so on ry Locating particular scene rapidly Picture Search E High Speed Picture Search Possible during normal playback or still picture playback You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape To do forward picture search press FF 9 To do reverse picture search press REW e The speed changes for each direction by pressing REW and FF repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY B NOTES e 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 and 36 times in LS3 mode The high speed picture search speed of the S VHS VHS recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP mode 31 times in EP mode e The picture may be distorted at the part where the playback speed is changed e Mosaic block noise and still picture may appear during the high speed picture search of a tape recorded in D VHS format on other devices W 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 repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases e To decrease the speed during fo
51. CR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen I3 page 41 step fj 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 programming 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 programming the VCR Plus guide channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area NOTES e 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 e Many TV stations can be viewed on cable Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Guide Channel Set screen 1 Press 4 gt to move the arrow to INITIAL SET UP then press V or OK 2 Press lt gt to FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL
52. 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 MPEQ2 and DV signals through to the next device in the chain i LINK Branched Connection If you are connecting a device that is equipped with three or more i LINK connectors you can also branch the ILINK connection i LINK cable A to F i LINK compatible devices B C Devices with three or more i LINK connectors NOTES en T 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 oHe Ole ries Bad connection examples A to D i LINK compatible devices The connections below form a loop C Device with three i LINK connectors e 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 e In the case of a personal computer and some other devices data
53. EC On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY B e During S VHS VHS recording if V CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting t page 63 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 ff to start Video Calibration Then press PLAY to start recording after Video Calibration is complete RECORDING cont To pause recording Press PAUSE IID The pause indicator IN on the front display panel lights up To resume recording press PLAY gt To stop recording Press STOP on the Remote or on the front panel To rewind the tape when it is not running Press REW Q To fast forward the tape when it is not running Press FF b gt To eject the tape Press EJECT 4 on the front panel when the tape is not running e 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 Cassette Recording Mode eee alat To record on the VHS cassette with S VHS quality use the S VHS ET function 3 page 68 NOTES e The D VHS MTP S VHS S VHS ET and VHS mode recordings are possible with this VCR e To record in the D VHS mode use a D VHS cassette e To record in the S VHS
54. ENNA IN terminal on the rear panel Press lt J gt until the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output ON CH3 or ON CH4 appears on the screen e If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO input connectors on the front panel Press 4 gt until ON F 1 appears on the screen e If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO INPUT L 1 or AUDIO VIDEO INPUT L 2 connectors on the rear panel Press 4 PB until ON L 1 or ON L 2 appears on the screen e If you do not use a DBS receiver Press lt J gt until OFF appears on the screen p D VCR CABLE TV DBS NOTES e The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver e f your DBS receiver does not respond to the code you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels In this case make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording In addition if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer you can also use Satellite Auto Recording page 47 The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording If 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
55. ER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below 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 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 2 on the rear panel Make sure to select the correct terminal otherwise you may fail in recording editing on this VCR Additional settings ADDITIONAL AUTO SP EP TIMER S VHS VHS only ON OFF AUTO TIMER ON OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF GRAY BACK ON OFF The default setting is bold in the table below When this function is set to ON the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes Make sure you set this function to ON before the timer recording starts NOTES e If you have programmed the VCR to timer record 2 or more programs the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this functi
56. ES Provided accessories 1 0 Vp p 75 Q 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 19 pin Corresponding to HDCP 03 5 mm 03 5 mm 03 5 mm 18 dBm 660 nm Corresponding to Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround Bit stream Selectable in digital audio output setting menu 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 E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 90 EN WARRANTY Only in U S A LO GRRR BB Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Bo Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba BS JVC LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period shown below The Warranty Period PARTS LABOR 1 yr 90 pays THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period JVC will repair or replace defective parts with new or rebuilt equivalents at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall b
57. ESS 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 NJ 07470 http www jvc com GG OO 2 2 OO O OO Oo BB BR OO BB BB BB BB BB BB BB BB BB BB BB BB Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba BS REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAIL OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT MAA We gt gt 2b gt t gt gt t 2b 2b Ka Pa Ka ia ia ia ia a Pa Wa a ia ia ia a Wa Wa Ka ia ia Ea ia Ka Ka Wa ia ia a a Ka Ka Pa a ia ia ia a Pa Wa Ka ia ia ia Ea Pa Wa Ka ia ia ia a a Ka Pa a a ia ia Ka Pa tt For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer MEMO EN 9 1 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT WE WANT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE NEED HELP O
58. Each device will be numbered in the order of connection LINC You can control one of the i LINK compatible devices NOTES connected to this VCR with the i LINK cable LINC e If you do not want to set i LINK device number set LINC to OFF in step EI e You cannot use the i LINK connection depending on the type of camcorders equipped with the DV connector In this case means to select one of the connected devices After establishing a LINC with an i LINK compatible device you re ready to control the i LINK device set LINC to OFF in step EI LINC Logical Interface Connection involves establishing a logical connection as the abbreviation implies What is 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 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 mia Ka A to
59. IDEO S VIDEO connection 13 Contents 6 Counter reset 10 29 D DBS receiver setting Brand 26 Input channel 26 Installing Controller 25 DISPLAY 68 DV AUDIO REC 64 E Editing I LINK DV Connections 72 Remote Pause function 67 S VIDEO VIDEO Connections 74 Express timer programming 44 FRONT AUX F 1 65 GRAY BACK 66 Guide channel 42 Glossary 87 HDMI OUTPUT 65 HDMI to DVI COLOR 65 Host channel 16 Index Front display panel 9 Front panel 7 Rear panel 8 Remote 11 On screen display 10 Index Search 31 Instant Timer Recording ITR 37 LLINK Setting 70 JLIP ID Number Setting 69 LIGHTING 68 Manual tracking 30 Multi Brand Remote Controlling four JVC VCRs 78 Setting Cable Box brand 77 Setting DBS receiver brand 77 Setting TV brand 76 Next Function Memory 31 On screen display 10 38 OPTICAL OUT 64 PBS channel 16 PICTURE CONTROL 63 Playback 28 Plug amp Play 16 POWER SAVE 67 REAR AUX L 1 66 REAR AUX L 2 66 Recording D VHS Recording via i LINK Connection 35 D VHS S VHS VHS Recording 36 Recording speed 35 36 73 Repeat playback 29 Satellite Auto Recording 47 Skip Search 31 Special effect playback Frame by Frame Playback 34 High Speed Picture Search 33 Picture Search 33 Slow Motion Playback 34 Still Picture Playback 34 Variable Speed Picture Search 33 Specifications 89 STD AUDIO REC MODE 64 SUPERIMPOSE 66 S VHS ET 68 S VHS MODE 67 T Tape position indicator 29 Tape remaining time 10
60. INK 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 MOISTURE CONDENSATION 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 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 con
61. K SPACELIST RECORDING CONDITION SPACE LIST RECORDING CONDITION MODE then press lt D gt to select the RECORDING MODE KM 15 5 2 00 recording speed Press AV to move the arrow to BLANK a i GA SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS TIME j then press SELECT THEN PRESS OK TO LIST 4 BI to select the blank time Then press OK VIDEO NAVIGATION cont 4 Select tape number Press AV then press Zanevigation SEARCH Al LIBRARY N BLANK NAVI SET UP_ O K BLANK SPACE LIST 10 00 LS5 1 3 0003 10 00 BLANK e To go to another page of the lists press lt TR n ony 11 01 99 MON 11 34 AM STOP SEARCH RETURN a 0K SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS g SELECT THEN PRESS OK Load a cassette Insert the cassette whose number you have found in step 4 Select blank Press lt gt to move Ze Navigation SEARCH VJ LIBRARY J BLANK the arrow to STOP BLANK SPACE LIST 10 00 LS5 then press OK e The VCR will start search for the beginning of the 0003 10 00 BLANK 0002 12 00 BLANK 0001 17 00 BLANK 0004 23 00 BLANK TITLE 11 01 99 MON 11 34 AM STOP SEARCH RETURN blank part then stop 27 ggg seLect wir arrow kevs SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Prepare for recording See page 35 for recording Editing Titles e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR hom VCR CABLE TV DBS
62. N HOW TO HOOK UP NEED ASSISTANCE ON HOW TO OPERATE NEED TO LOCATE A JVC SERVICE CENTER LIKE TO PURCHASE ACCESSORIES JVL IS HERE TO HELP TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 http www jvc com NSHO IWH Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service Do not attempt to service the product yourself Caution To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs ATTENTION e 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 e THE i LINK DV CONNECTION OF THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO IEC61883 1 IEC61883 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 AN OTHER 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
63. SSS SSS III SS Sy EN 37 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 UN Editing tape title When you want to edit the tape title follow the procedure below by using the Remote 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI 2 Access Library screen Press AV lt P to Ze Navigation K TAPE NUMBER TITLE CATEGORY DATE move the arrow to LIBRARY then press V or OK ERIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K 3 Access tape number list screen Press lt j gt to move Z Navigation EARCH NAVI SET UP the arrow to TAPE ee Lene TAPE NUMBER TICE CATEGORY DATE NUMBER then press OK The tape number list screen appears being sorted by the tape EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS numbers SELECT THEN PRESS OK 4 Select tape number Press AV to select the Navigation tape number for which meer you want to edit the title then press OK 0017 2 ENGLAND VS BRAZIL 0016 EURO 2000 N SPORTS SOCCER 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 A
64. Settings csccccccecccceeeeeeeeeees 46 Canceling or changing program settings 46 Satellite Auto Recording 00 0000 00 47 i LINK Timer Programming 0 0000000000000 48 Video Remote Control Timer Programming 49 VIDEO NAVIGATION 51 Navigation Playback ccccccccccccccscsssceee DI Deactivating Video Navigation ccccccceeeeeeeeeeees 52 Finding Tapsi anal aii 453 Finding by tape nba ee eee nad 53 Finding by program Ctl AA AA 54 PINGING DY CAle Oly aala 54 Finding by recording dat aaa ELA kanan 55 Finding Diank Space AA ANA 56 Editing TINGS ics ccccedcossccseeedecssascesascesedecsstesesscO7 Editing tape tit Cire ncuencosstsaasieont Amana 57 Entering or Editing program title ssasassn 59 Editing program Cat PO Nana AN 60 Deleting tape information mamasa aaa 60 Deleting program information saaan 61 Checking MEmnory naaa NAGA GA 61 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 62 Useful Function Settings O2 JLIP ID Number Setting 00 0000000000000 OF LINK Se TUPANG ZO EDITING 72 L LINK DV Connections cccccccccccccccccccccccccce 7 2 S VIDEO VIDEO Connections 0000000000000 74 MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 76 TV Brand Setting ccccccccsccccceccsccccccsccccces LO Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting 77 Changing Remote Control Code 78 TROUBLESHOOTING 79 Error Co
65. T ARCHER CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 2 8 DIAMOND 1 17 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1 4 6 11 12 15 28 HAMLIN 10 18 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 1 4 6 11 12 15 28 1 5 17 1 17 NOVAVISION 2 8 OAK PANASONIC 7 20 13 14 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 23 REMBRANDT T1 16 17 SAMSUNG 5 16 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 2 8 SIGMA 7 20 SL MARX 5 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 5 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 5 16 24 TOCOM 14 16 UNIKA 1 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 3 9 22 ZENITH 3 9 22 NOTES e The Controller may not work with all types of cable box e If your cable box does not respond to any code you cannot use the Controller to change cable box channels In this case make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording If your cable box cannot be operated with a Remote because it has no remote sensor you cannot use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording e If t
66. TES When the channel is changed on the VCR e The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast e The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast e The SAP STEREO indication appears when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound Record safety tab e S VHS Recording Mode r3 page 67 This VCR allows you to record on a D VHS and S VHS tape with VHS picture quality e S VHS ET rs page 68 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 40 en VCR Plus C Timer Programming e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR POWER EJ a aaa ME rs T CT 1 1 mog O 00 00000 oo o p 0 T al D M o C POWER TIMER io B S Ce DAILY CS WEEKLY E Gals o BACK 1 2 SE E D KZ TIMER RECORDING Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time Up to 24 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus timer programming or Express timer programming method rs page
67. TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the 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 13 page 17 1 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 Remote to VCR e The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically Access VCR PLUS screen Press PROGRAM POWER Sa JVC eb ali CJ a Kan i as 5 sl z e ossos Sar E g g Access Program screen Press START once Set program start time Press START ee PROGRAM TIMER repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to start 5 p e Press and hold W POWER START to PBBBE STARE increase or VCR CABLE BAG TE decrease the time in 30 minute intervals 10 EI Set program stop time TIMER Press STOP repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to stop e Press and hold STOP to increase or DI decrease the time in 30 minute intervals Ceo fH DBS lt D O WEEKLY Set program date DAILY lc DIC lm Press DATE The current date is displayed on the screen The date you enter appears in its N
68. VHS mode SP or EP to D VHS mode e For a cassette recorded in D VHS mode playback is not possible if the cassette was recorded in LS5 mode e For component video connection you can select the appropriate output mode in accordance to the signal received or the image format of a pre recorded tape with TV OUTPUT 2 3 page 65 Basic Playback Features e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR PLAY gt VCR CABLE TV DBS C RESET gt REW lt lt e mac Ce kal POWER TIMER en 29 ry Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on the screen in the following cases e When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode e When you perform an Index Search page 31 The position of Mi in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape NOTES e SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear 13 page 66 e 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 Pla
69. 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 LED and D VHS indicator Then set S VHS MODE to ON 13 page 67 To record in VHS mode on D VHS tapes Press D VHS to turn off the D VHS LED and D VHS indicator Then set S VHS MODE to OFF 13 page 67 It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner During EE mode viewing TV program through the VCR channel The subtitles of the program will not be displayed through the HDMI connection To view the subtitles please make use of the analog connection Component Video S Video or Video and set TV OUTPUT 2 to ALLto4801 amp page 65 However if the picture is of 480p image format the subtitles cannot be displayed Basic Recording Features e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR o o u i o TT bra p m WD VCR CABLE TV DBS EN 37 ry Changing display information Press DISPLAY Each time you press the button the front display panel shows the clock time remaining time and the time counter in sequence e The remain ind
70. a tape using this VCR This function allows you to select a program to watch Pla ba C k and then automatically search for the beginning of the Y program e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV 1 Load a cassette mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR e The VCR turns on automatically e The tape will run for a few seconds while the VCR searches for the tape number recorded If tape number is found it will be shown on the TV screen if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON 7 page 66 e The counter is reset automatically however it is not completely reset to 0 00 00 e If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically Insert a tape recorded on this VCR pp VCR CABLE TV DBS 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Navigation LIBRARY BANK N NAVI SETUP N SET UP e Afte r pressi ng 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2 00 LS3 1 3 NAVI it may take a few SEC O n d S to access SYDNEY OLYMPIC x SPECIAL a 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 the Title screen wh i le th e VCR EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS o SELECT THEN PRESS 0K searches for the Video Navigation information EI Select program Press AV to select the program you want to watch then press OK To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt Start playback Press lt gt to move the arrow to PLAY
71. ain audio is not recorded e f a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded EN 65 Input Output settings IN OUT FUNCTION gm TV OUTPUT 1 WIDE 16 9 NORMAL 4 3 TV OUTPUT 2 720to1080 NO CONV ALLto4801 ALLto480p m 480i to 480p ON OFF HDMI to DVI COLOR STANDARD ENHANCE HDMI OUTPUT AUTO RGB FIX FRONT AUX F 1 VIDEO S VIDEO The default setting is bold in the table below Select the appropriate 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 e When TV OUTPUT 1 is set to WIDE 16 9 sometimes the screen image may be stretched vertically e When TV OUTPUT 1 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 WIDE16 9 e In 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 OUTPUT connector e This function is invalid if HDMI is activated Select the appropriate mode when receiving signals via i LINK conne
72. am Press AV to select the ganevigation program you want to edit then press OK BLANK NAVI SET UP 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2 00 LS3 1 3 DA SYDNEY OLYMPIC SPECIAL 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 EXIT lt x OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SY sELecr THEN PRESS OK e7 is displayed beside the tape number of the loaded cassette e 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 e To go to another page of the lists press lt or gt Access delete screen Press lt gt to move Ze Navigation the arrow to DELETE L F then press OK NAVI SET UP K BLANK 2 00 LS3 1 3 SYDNEY OLYMPIC SPECIAL 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 STOP DELETE at H OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS OK Delete program information Press lt gt to move the highlight bar to YES then press OK LZ Navigation LIBRARY BLANK NAVI SET UP 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2 00 L53 1 3 1 SYDNEY OLYMPIC 2 FOOTBALL PROGRAM INFO EH oE 12 21 0 STOP DELETE EDIT EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Return to normal screen Press NAVI EN 61 F Checking memory You can check the amount of recorded information in the VCR s memory 1 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI Access Navigation Set Up screen Pres
73. and tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart PORTABLE CART WARNING combination should be Symbol provided by RETAC moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 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
74. c functions of TV sets cable boxes and DBS receivers e Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component e The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m 26ft NOTES e If the Remote does not work properly remove its batteries wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again e Ifthe batteries of the Remote are weak the Remote will not be able to control the TV cable box or DBS receiver Replace the batteries BBBBB8BAB8889 HBBBSS SGSHOSGGHSHSSES OOOO MAGSOWSQO en 17 VCR TV CABLE DBS selector page 76 78 A B C D button ry page 78 OK button PROGRAM button page 40 44 STOP buttons 1 page 41 44 START buttons xy page 41 44 Number keys ry page 36 76 Character input buttons page 58 WEEKLY button 1 page 41 45 46 DAILY button 1s page 41 45 46 DBS button rs page 45 CANCEL button 1 page 40 46 C Counter RESET button page 29 lt button page 51 AUX button rey page 49 75 REW 4 lt button gt page 28 33 REC button page 35 36 STOP M button rs page 28 36 MENU button 1 page 17 AV buttons 1 page 17 18 NAVI button rs page 51 BACK button rs page 41 62 OSD button rs page 38 ENTER button POWER button page 28 36 TV VCR button ry page 76 PROG CHECK button re page 46 TIMER button 13 page 41
75. ccess the program acu anew wear vows anc list e If you have not set the clock the Main Menu Pe screen appears after em an error message is displayed Refer to page 17 for the clock setting procedure SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS select THEN PRESS 0K Access Program screen Press AV to select a program then press OK to check more detailed information e To return to the normal screen press PROG CHECK Access Program screen Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the left column Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press OK with the arrow on CANCEL then press OK with the arrow on CONFIRM nai TA BOB my e weexcr THEN Press cinan press CANCEL then 77T press OK e PROGRAM CANCELED appears on the screen then press OK to return to the program list TIMER PROGRAM 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 e PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS TIMER 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 e When AUTO TIMER amp page 66 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR Satellite Auto Recordin
76. ch the VCR cannot find the program I want to see Why not There may be index codes too close together o 0 o o QO o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ol During playback on screen display sometimes jitters Why does this happen If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen display may occur TROUBLESHOOTING cont RECORDING Q o When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points oe 0 0 o o oo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording o pause mode 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 o 0 0 o o o oo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ol Q What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording The VCR stops then O and blink on the front display panel TIMER RECORDING o O and 0 remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress o 0 0 0
77. cleaning cassette or broadcasts are clear consult your JVC dealer POSSIBLE CAUSE e The TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 1 The tape is running but the pic ture will not appear The heads must be cleaned Use an optional dry cleaning cassette or consult your JVC dealer e 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 e Audio Monitor setting is incorrect Set Audio Monitor to gt L R 3 es page 30 6 The D VHS indicator does not The program is not recorded in D To record the program in D VHS light up when playing back a VHS mode mode press D VHS so that the D D VHS cassette VHS indicator lights up then perform the recording r3 page 35 4 The picture stops or the black or e The video heads may be dirty mosaic noise appears when play ing back a program recorded in D VHS mode 7 The mosaic noise appears when receiving the scenes with fast action or switching the display 8 Images cannot be displayed on the TV And the indicator on the front display panel lights up e This occurs when receiving the program with the low transfer rate e Your TV supports only 480i image format but TV OUTPUT 2 has been previously set to ALLto480p 13 page 65 This noise already appears in the broadcast station and this is not a malfunction of your VCR Press HDMI
78. connector on this VCR e There are too many devices with i LINK connectors such as VCRs and digital video cameras connected to the i LINK connector on this VCR Turn off any devices that are not in use COPY RESTRICTED PROG OUTPUT 480i e When playing back a program that was copy protected VIDEO in 1080i 720p or 480p mode the VCR down converts to 480i mode for output 300 301 302 303 VIDEO SIGNAL IS NOT FOUND FOR e An attempt was made to play back a tape that does not THIS PROGRAM contain video signal 304 THIS PROGRAM CAN NOT PLAY BACK e An attempt was made to play back a tape that contains THE CONTENT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE copy information that is not compatible with this VCR 305 QUTPUT PROHIBITED DUE TO TV e An error has occurred due to an attempt to output WITHOUT HDCP COPY PROTECTION through the HDMI output connector to the TV that is not HDCP compliance For details of a digital tuner refer to the instruction manual of the digital tuner 00 EN Questions and answers PLAYBACK eo o o Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode eo o o During picture search still picture playback and eo o o When returning from variable speed picture search What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning oe o 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ol No
79. ctor on the Remote to VCR CASSETTE POWER LOADING STOP CHANNEL JMC rs Ta a l e0 gt mo D OPO o o o Md g0 r L EJECT A REC Hana ce p D VCR Ta TV DBS 2m POWER ii TV VCR aala CH i LI Number Keys Oe im OD tC REC SPEED a PLAY SEY 1 QO Lee Sf FF gt REC LO OO AUSE ID O STOP NOTES e When a new D VHS tape is inserted AUT is always selected regardless of the previous recording speed selected e You can perform D VHS recording of a program which is timer programmed on your Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box by using i LINK Timer Programming 3 page 48 EN 33 This VCR can check the tape condition during recording and playback and realizes the best possible pictures In addition this VCR is equipped with the Video 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 date start time channel number and recording speed are also automatically stored in the VCR s memory e For the Video Navigation function see page 51 To memorize the recordi
80. ctor 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 ALLto480p All images will be output to the TV in 480p image format NOTES e When you receive signals via i LINK connector or play back the picture of 1080i 720p 480p image format the signal is not output from the S VIDEO or VIDEO output connector if TV OUTPUT 2 is set to 720to1080 or NO CONV e The progressive mode indicator B3 on the front display panel will light up when ALLto480p is selected e If your TV supports only 480i image format and ALLto480p mode is previously selected you can forcibly change the mode to ALLto480i by pressing and holding PAUSE I on the front panel for more than 5 seconds during power off mode e During DV input the image format output to the TV will be 480i even if this function is set to ALLto480p However the menu setting is retained and changes can be made e f you cannot see the pictures on the TV screen when you play back a tape set TV OUTPUT 2 to the appropriate mode
81. d 7 Chapter Navigation TAPE TITLE WORLD SOCCER a Chapter m aa 4 CHAPTER 4 Cd P SECTOR41 0 GG 4 1 SECTOR 4 2 ENII OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS OK Section 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 VIDEO NAVIGATION cont ry Deactivating Video Navigation If you do not want to store program information you can deactivate the Video Navigation function 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI 2 Access Navigation Set Up screen Press AV lt PB to J Navigation move the arrow to n NB NA NAVI SET UP then press V or OK EXIT gt OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS o SELECT THEN PRESS 0K 3 Deactivate Video Navigation Press lt gt ZF Navigation e Each time you press lt BI Video Navigation turns ON or OFF NAVIGATION lt PM OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K 4 Return to normal screen Press NAVI NOTE If you press NAVI when a cassette is not loaded NO TAPE 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 Finding Tapes e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS
82. der s instruction manual 2 Engage the VCR s recording pause mode NOTES e Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when V CALIBRATION is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes 3 page 63 e It is impossible to perform dubbing properly only with an audio cable Connect also the video or S video cable 76 EN TV Brand Setting El 0 0 D NI VCR CABLE TV DBS TV VCR CH El o gl Number keys ol ENTER TV VOL e a JVC HITACHI MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PANASONIC RCA SHARP SONY SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS TOSHIBA ZENITH MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL When programmed set with a manufacturer s brand s code this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs You can control a JVC TV without setting a brand code 1 Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote Set remote operation mode Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector to TV Set TV brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold POWER Press the Number keys to enter your TV s brand code by referring to the table below Press STOP and release POWER e Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote e JVC and PANASONIC have two codes If the TV does not function wit
83. des and Messages 0 0000000000000 OF Questions and answers ccccccccccccccccccccecccess BO GLOSSARY 87 LIST OF TERMS 88 SPECIFICATIONS 89 WARRANTY Only in U S A 90 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 92 INDEX Front panel 8OGSSSOOOO0000O EN gt gt AUDIO gt gt i MONITOR i LINK POWER button page 28 36 TIMER button 13 page 41 45 46 D VHS LED page 35 36 HDMI LED 6 page 12 D THEATER LED page 52 Cassette loading slot STOP M button page 28 36 CHANNEL and buttons e page 30 35 36 DOLBY D LED 6 page 32 PCM LED page 32 DTS LED page 32 REW 9 button page 28 33 PLAY gt button xy page 28 FF button page 28 33 SABGBBH999069690 HO EJECT amp button r page 28 36 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO input connectors F 1 0 page 74 Front display panel xy page 9 Remote sensor HDMI button 1s page 12 D VHS button ry page 36 REC SPEED button s9 page 35 36 REC button page 35 36 PAUSE ID button rx page 34 36 lt lt button page 31 gt gt button my page 31 AUDIO MONITOR button ry page 30 i LINK connector amp page 72 m STOP CH DOLBY D PCM DTS lt lt REW gt PLAY e FF PULL OPEN gt To access covered
84. e NOTES e When you finish viewing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF e Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback e To watch recordings with close caption set this function to OFF e 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 64 rn Audio settings AUDIO FUNCTION STD AUDIO REC MODE STANDARD PCM amp STANDARD DV AUDIO REC AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1 2MIX OPTICAL OUT Dolby D 2CH PCM STREAM OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont 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 obtain high quality audio sound STANDARD Select this when the picture quality is important and when you record in MP2 format 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 PCM amp STANDARD Up to four audio signal channels can be input from a DV camcorder through the DV IN connector i LINK This VCR allows
85. e Satellite Auto Recording standby mode press REC LINK X and disappear 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 e While in 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 3 page 66 e If you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress recording stops e Video Calibration 3 page 63 does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress e Auto Clock 3 page 18 does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode e 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 e If you engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode while the DBS receiver is turned on the VCR will not start Satellite Auto Recording X on the front display panel blinks rapidly and lights up When you turn off the DBS receiver X and light up and the VCR enters the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode e If you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver or cable box to the AUDIO VIDEO INPUT L 1 or S VIDEO INPUT L 1 connectors be sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording
86. e This function is invalid if HDMI is activated When this function is set to ON progressive output is being selected The 480i image format is up converted to 480p and output to the TV The progressive mode indicator on the front display panel will light up NOTES e When TV OUTPUT 2 is set to ALLto480i the image format being output to the TV will be 480i even if this function is set to ON e During DV input the image format output to the TV will be 480i even if this function is set to ON However the menu setting is retained and changes can be made If you are using a TV with DVI input and it does not support 480i image format use the TV s analog input instead e This function is invalid if HDMI is activated When this VCR is connected to the TV via the DVI connection through HDMI OUT connector this function allows you to select the desired deeper color intensity and to tone down the black color of the picture Set this function to RGB FIX when the output from the HDMI OUT connector cannot be properly displayed on the TV screen 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 REAR AUX L 1 VIDEO S VIDEO REAR AUX L 2 VIDEO S VIDEO OTH
87. e 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 REC PROHIBITED e An attempt was made to dub a D VHS recording of a digitally copy protected program e While dubbing a D VHS recording digitally copy protected information was input to this VCR e This VCR supports copy protection technologies such as DTLA and cannot record programs that employ digital copy protection CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO A signal that is not compatible with this VCR was input USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER e Switch to the analog input for recording It may be possible to play back the material if using a digital tuner etc CAN NOT REC DIGITAL INPUT BY S e An attempt was made to make an S VHS VHS VHS VHS recording of a signal from an i LINK device other than a CHOOSE ANALOG INPUT digital tuner e 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 S e An attempt was made to make an S VHS VHS VHS VHS recording using the timer function with i LINK USE ANALOG TIMER PROGRAMMING selected on the digital tuner side e 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 r
88. e flaw dirt or mold on video tapes e continuous usage for a long time Symptoms of dirty video heads VHS al bon e The picture is not clear or does not appear There is no sound e Mosaic block noise appears in the picture e Black or mosaic horizontal stripes appear 5 in the picture Early symptom Late symptom e The picture stops as if the tape is paused D VHS playback e A blank black or blue screen appears e The picture is fuzzy 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 e In order to avoid misoperation set NAVIGATION to OFF es page 52 e Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape If you still do not get a clear picture after using a cleaning tape e The heads may be worn Contact your nearest JVC dealer e During VHS playback if there is a tracking problem the picture may appear fuzzy Adjust the tracking manually page 30 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 INDEX 7 Fron panel ABANGAN GG N7 Rear pane
89. e front panel Press REC On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY B 36 EN D VHS S VHS VHS Recording 1 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette e The D VHS S VHS or VHS indicator on the front display panel will light up respectively in accordance to the type of cassette inserted D VHS S VHS or VHS The respective recording mode is enabled 2 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 e The recording speed changes each time REC _ SPEED is pressed During D VHS recording AUT When recording in HS or STD mode AUTO is selected automatically according to the amount of data input transfer rate of the program HS When picture quality and sound quality are important STD When picture quality and recording time 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 During S VHS VHS recording SP When picture quality is important in S VHS S VHS ET VHS recording mode EP To record for three times longer in S VHS S VHS ET VHS mode KI Start recording On the front panel Press R
90. e made If you are using a TV with DVI input and it does not support 480i image format use the TV s analog input instead EN You can use a camcorder as the playback device and your VCR as the recording VCR This VCR for recording To i LINK DV cable not supplied DV camcorder for playback To DV output EDITING This VCR supports the copy protection technologies of DTLA Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator These technologies are admitted by DTLA It is impossible to dub copy limited signals between 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 devices which supports DTLA is guaranteed The operation of non DTLA supported devices is not guaranteed E You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR E g When using this VCR as the recording VCR This VCR for recording i LINK cable not supplied To i LINK IN OUT connector Another VCR for playback EN 3 ET Make connections 5 Start playback EY Connection with the camcorder Press PLAY on the connected device Connect a DV cable between the camcorder s DV connector and your VCR s i LINK NOTE connector If the connected device is equipped with a superimpose E Connec
91. e mini plug cable not supplied with this VCR as illustrated on the left e When using a camcorder with a monaural output connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to the AUDIO L input connector on this VCR NOTE If the camcorder does not have S video output connector use a video cable O 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 e 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 AUDIO L INPUT connector on this VCR NOTE If another VCR does not have S video input output connectors use a video cable 2 Load a cassette Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR for recording El Select input location on this VCR 1 1 or L 2 when connecting the device to the AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 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 NOTE When using this VCR as the recording VCR set the video input terminal settin
92. e 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 may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis Color televisions with a screen size of 27 or greater qualify for in home service In such cases a technician will come to your home and either repair the TV there or remove and return it if it cannot be repaired in your home WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Please do not return your product to the retailer Instead return your product to the JVC authorized service center nearest you If shipping the product to the service center please be sure to package it carefully preferably in the original packaging and include a brief description of the problem s Please call 1 800 252 5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center Service locations can also be obtained from our website http www jvc com If your product qualifies for in home service the service representative will require clear access to the product If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department at 800 252 5722 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 repai
93. ecording Also it is not possible to make a D VHS recording on VHS tape Switch to the analog input for recording REC BY HS MODE e When 720p 1080i signals are recorded in STD LS3 mode select HS mode to record program properly CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO e An attempt was made to play back a signal that is not USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER supported by this VCR e To play back the signal use the digital tuner etc that was used to record the signal WAIT A MINUTE CALIBRATING e Normal playback is being prevented by mosaic noise etc e Wait while the VCR calibrates itself so that it can output a normal image COPY RESTRICTED PROG OUTPUT 480i e When playing back a program that was copy protected VIDEO in 1080i 720p or 480p mode the VCR down converts to 480i mode for output COPY RESTRICTED PROG CAN NOT e An attempt was made to play back a tape containing a PLAY BACK copy protected program e Even if you record a copy protected program this VCR cannot play it back CAN NOT PLAY BACK THIS TAPE e An attempt was made to play back a tape containing an invalid D VHS recording EN 03 CODE MESSAGE DESCRIPTION CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO J A signal format that is not supported by this VCR was USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER Input e Use a digital tuner etc TOO MANY i LINK INSTRUMENTS READ e A signal containing too much data was input to the INST BOOK i LINK
94. ed on the tape when recording is resumed from recording pause EN 3T 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 6 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of high speed playback up to 3 minutes When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during Skip Search press PLAY gt Other Useful functions for playback S VHS VHS only You can also use the following functions for playback e V CALIBRATION t page 63 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 e PICTURE CONTROL t page 63 This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference e VIDEO STABILIZER t page 63 You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR 32 EN PLAYBACK cont Some D Theater tapes or D VHS tapes may contain 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 Program Selection PROG 1 PROG 2 During normal playback press TV VCR CH on the Remote
95. edit then press OK 7 SYDNEY OLYMPIC SPECIAL 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 Ek OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS 4 Access edit screen Press AV to move the Znavigation SEARCH arrow to EDIT then press OK YZ SYDNEY OLYMPIC SPECIAL 12 21 02 SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 EXIT OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS OK 5 Enter title 1 Press AVA DI IO zgnavigation EDIT TITLE move the arrow on syonev ovm o O OLYMPIC the desired charac ter or symbol then press OK SYDNEY OLYMPIC SPECIAL 12 21 02 MON 6 30AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 RETURN ENTER EDIT CATEGORY OK EXIT Ok SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS OK 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 58 In this example enter JVC NEWS 2 Press AV lt gt to move the arrow to ENTER then press OK 6 Return to normal screen Press NAVI 60 en c Editing program category When you want to change the program category follow the procedure below by using the Remote 1 2 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 edi
96. een display is output to the TV with S VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO signal in 480i image format 52 EN How to read the Video Navigation screen a a N SEARCH ___LIBRARY__ BLANK NAVI SE fe 0107ALLSPORTSTAPE DD BLANK2 00 L53 1 3 0107 ALL fe 0107ALLSPORTSTAPE DD BLANK2 00 L53 1 3 TAPE BLANK 2 00 LS3 UP 1 3 et syonevowvwic gk SYDNEY set oe 2a FOOTBALL 3 SE aal 96 ENGLAND 4 a pRovecTXYZ Cid x SYDNEY OLYMPIC a a tne PN EI AT AA SAT 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK Cray Cr Coe Cor EXIT lt x OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS OK Tape number and tape title Maximum blank time on the tape Page No Total Page No only 4 programs can be shown at a time Program title included on a tape The detailed program information currently selected date auxiliary input category start time end time recording speed Operational commands Example SYDNEY EURO 96 OLYMPIC 8 00 ENGLAND Blank part BLANK appears for non recorded part the part whose information has been deleted manually page 61 or the part where new program has been recorded How to read the Video Navigation screen for D Theater tape If you insert a D Theater tape D THEATER LED lights up and then press NAVI the following screen appears Press AV to move the arrow to the item that you want to watch then press OK Playback starts automatically after the selected item is locate
97. eg Drum rotation 1800 rpm Tracking system CTL track system Recording specification Main data input rate 28 2 Mbps HS mode 14 1 Mbps STD mode 4 7 Mbps L53 mode Interface IEEE1394 compliant DTCP digital copy protection compatible VIDEO AUDIO S VHS VHS Format S VHS VHS NTSC standard Signal system NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields Recording Playback system DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Frequency range Normal audio 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 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 Antenna S video input C S video output Y C Video input Video output Audio input Audio output i Link EN 09 Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Quartz 1 year programmable timer 24 programs Approx 10 min 75 Q F type 0 8 1 2 Vp p 75 Q 0 2 0 4 Vp p 75 Q 1 0 Vp p 75 Q 0 29 Vp p 75 Q 0 5 2 0 Vp p 75 Q pin jack 1 0 Vp p 75 Q pin jack 8 dB 50 kQ pin jack Corresponding to mono left 8 dB 1 kQ pin jack 4 pin S400 for MPEG2 input output DV input Component video output Y CB CR PB PR HDMI output JLIP AV Compulink CABLE BOX Digital audio output Optical ACCESSORI
98. eived on the VCR CATV To timer record a cable TV broadcast received on the VCR or through a cable box unless INPUT CH is set to OFF on Cable Set Up screen r3 page 23 To timer record a satellite broadcast received through a DBS receiver DBS NOTE If BAND is set to TV on the Tuner Set Up Screen page 21 and INPUT CH is set to OFF on Cable Set Up screen 3 page 23 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 46 en TIMER RECORDING cont Canceling or changing program settings e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR VCR CABLE TV DBS ry Checking program settings 4 Disengage timer Press TIMER then press POWER e When AUTO TIMER e3 page 66 is set to ON you do not have to press TIMER Access Program List screen Press PROG CHECK PROGRAM CHECK CHECK e_ DATE START STOP DAILY WEEKLY CH REC SPEED Th ec OC k MU st be set 3 31 04 WED 8 00PM 10 00PM EVERY WED CATV12CH STD SP to a
99. 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 e The Index on pages 7 11 illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the Remote e The list of terms on page 88 lists frequently used terms and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual e The res mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information e Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are Clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below e CAUTIONS on page 2 e IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on the previous page EN 5 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 ina 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
100. en and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved e To reactivate automatic tracking press CHANNEL and on the front panel at the same time The automatic tracking becomes active again PLAYBACK cont 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 Remote or AUDIO MONITOR on the front panel Each time you press the button sound changes as follows S VHS VHS DLR NORMAL DL RI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back E Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back RI Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORMAL Sound on the normal track is played back Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back MIX D VHS LRG DL RI Normally select this TAE Sound on the left channel is played back RG Sound on the right channel is played back NOTES e The above indication appears when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON 3 page 66 though the monitor sound changes in sequence e If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi sound track the normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting 3 Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to d
101. ess OK the Clock Set screen disappears after 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen appears automatically AUTO CLOCK OFF 1 8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock Set 5 Select D S T mode You have three choices You can change the host channel D S T time zone AUTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s setting manually clock automatically by the incoming First follow steps fj to H on page 17 then go to the signal from the host channel Auto following steps Daylight Saving Time ON Adjustment will be made by the built OO NAYY in clock itself ET Access Auto Clock Set screen 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 Press AV to move INITIAL SET UP the arrow to AUTO CLOCK SET then lected press OK selected AUTO CLOCK ON Select time zone 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 3 OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS E SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Then To select the host channel go to step E To select the D S T mode go to step H changes as follows To select the time zone go to step fl AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL
102. etected e If V CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting and PICTURE CONTROL is set to AUTO t page 63 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 e During playback if the images cannot be displayed on the TV press HDMI on the front panel to turn off the HDMI LED and set TV OUTPUT 2 to ALLto480i t page 65 In event when even the main menu screen cannot be displayed on the TV when MENU is pressed power off this VCR press and hold PAUSE ID on the front panel for more than 5 seconds then power on the VCR again To stop playback Press STOP on the Remote or 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 b gt b gt To eject the tape Press EJECT 4 on the front panel when the tape is not running e You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER e 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 e 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
103. etting channels manually gt MD Manual Channel Set Te KASE You can add the channels you want or delete the TV DBS channels you do not want manually 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU 2 Access Tuner Set Up screen 1 Press lt gt to move the arrow to TUNER SET UP then press V or OK 2 Press lt gt to move the arrow to TUNER SET then press V or OK El Access Manual Channel Set screen Press AV to move sr the arrow to MANUAL CH SET z then press OK 0K SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS l EXIT SELEcT THEN PRESS OK Add or skip desired channels To add channels Press AV to FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP move the arrow to CH then press om 745 the Number keys aDo ski Ta An DJ lt ADD DB ADD to input a channel number you want Ok SELECT WITH ARROW to add ent SY seirer OR NUMBER KEYS Press AV to move the arrow to ADD SKIP then press 4d gt to set to ADD Repeat and to add other channels To skip channels Press AV to FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP N move the arrow to CH then press CA m 45 the Number keys papsi Pop or lt q DB to input a channel number OK SELECT WITH ARROW you want to skip ck SBseecr OR NUMBER KEYS Press AV to move the arrow to ADD SKIP then press Xd D gt to set
104. g e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e 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 programmed on your DBS receiver Preparation Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO VIDEO INPUT L 1 or S VIDEO INPUT 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 amp page 66 pp VCR CABLE TV DBS NOTES n47 ET Set timer program on DBS receiver e For timer programming 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 X and appear on the front display panel Satellite Auto Recording standby mode When the DBS receiver outputs a signal the VCR starts recording and X blinks the and record O indicator light up The VCR stops recording and powers off when the DBS receiver stops outputting a signal e This VCR will enter into Satellite Auto Recording standby mode after recording is finished e To release th
105. g correctly This setting selects either the S Video or composite video I3 page 65 KI Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the tape speed Input Source Selectable Recording Speed Playback device Recording device This VCR Analog D VHS HS STD L53 input S VAS VHS SP EP EN Z D 5 Select video input terminal Access the IN OUT FUNCTION screen is page 65 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 set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT Access the VIDEO FUNCTION screen re page 63 Start playback Press PLAY on the connected device NOTE If the connected device is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback 8 Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote Press REC and PLAY P at the same time To use a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder 1 Access the ADDITIONAL screen amp page 66 then set AV COMPU LINK to OFF after per forming step i e The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK connector works as a Remote Pause connector when AV COMPU LINK is set to OFF e For details refer to the camcor
106. h one code try entering the other Operate TV Press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR TV VCR CH 4 2 TV Muting TV VOL and Number keys e For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number e To operate the VCR set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector back to VCR NOTES e Depending on the type of TV some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote e t s not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote sensor E an To set Remote to RCA 05 STOP Ka Ak Hold Release Press in succession down Cable B OX OF DBS Receiver Brand Setting D VCR CABLE TV DBS TV VCR CH He OO Number keys 0 S 7 ENTER Sool CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE 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 DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC DISH Network 01 05 17 01 17 15 16 17 21 25 15 16 17 21 25 02 01 17 15 16 17 21 25 15 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 10 18 23 15 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 02 07 13 14 15 16 17 21 25 13 14 10 18 23 01
107. he VCR s memory backup expires because of a power failure set the cable box input channel and brand again e For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 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 gt oo Controller suggested locations Your VCR DBS receiver Controller supplied To RF To Audio output video output Transmitter or To ANTENNA To AUDIO IN VIDEO INPUT Your VCR CABLE BOX o How to control the DBS receiver EN 25 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 e The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programmed using Express timer programming amp page 44 Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode the Controller can
108. he program stop time of the Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box coincides with the program start time of the VCR or vice versa only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded 10 00 11 00 Program 1 Program 2 Not recorded 10 00 11 00 Program 1 Program 2 Not recorded NOTES e During timer programming try to set an interval of more than 1 minute between the program stop time of Program 1 and the program start time of Program 2 or vice versa e For the timer programming method refer to the manual of the Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box TIMER RECORDING cont Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording e AUTO TIMER t page 66 When AUTO TIMER is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode e AUTO SP EP TIMER S VHS VHS only t page 66 If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for recording in SP mode the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in length VIDEO NAVIGATION EN 5 1 N z ti This function is useful when you want to quickly find AVi ga ion programs you have recorded on
109. hown to the FI ght a OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS ane SELECT THEN PRESS 0K FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP CABLE SET UP INPUT CH OFF BRAND lt 1 gt TEST MODE 6 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 I INPUT CH and BRAND are not set e If the cable box s TUNER SETUP channel changes to 9 setting is INPUT CH OFF com p lete DID Ba Pr ye TO Press lt D gt to YES move the arrow to YES then press P r Siman revs OK and CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON appears on the screen for about 5 seconds e If the cable box s channel does not change to 9 4 Press lt gt to move the arrow to NO Press OK 3 Repeat step H until the cable box s channel changes to 9 by entering another code 4 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 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 then the Clock Set screen appears Perform Manual Clock Set on page 19 If you press MENU after the clock has been set the Cable Box Input Channel screen in step J appears INITIAL SETTING cont CABLE BOX BRAND LIS
110. icator will be displayed when the front display panel shows the remaining time e 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 page 38 Specifying recording length Instant 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 O 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 M on the Remote or on the front panel D VCR CABLE TV DBS RECORDING cont 3 Watching one program while recording another 1 Engage TV mode During recording e Change the TV s input mode from AV to TV 2 Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch on the TV D Showing on screen display When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON page 66 you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen e For more detailed information about the on screen display see page 10 1 Display VCR status on TV screen During recording or recording pause press VHS NDEX m ones OSD on the Remote All indications corresponding to the current VCR status are dis
111. ive strip attached on the back of the Controller EI Connect cable box to VCR e If your cable box does not have audio video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR e If your cable box has audio video output connectors Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO INPUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the cable box NOTE When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual KI Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel How to control the cable box This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable box e The VCR s wireless Remote can control your cable box This eliminates the need for a separate cable box s Remote e The VCR s Controller can also control your cable box This allows the VCR to change your cable box s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 77 To set up the Controller go to page 23 EN 23 e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV Setting cable box Input channel amp mode on the TV brand e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR After installation set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly pp VCR CA
112. l NANANA NIANG NG Front display panel 0 000 0000000000000 000000o On screen display 0000 0000000000000 0000o0o00o TO Remo apan DDNN AN ANNA 1 1 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 12 CONNECTIONS cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccs 1 2 DAG CONNEE LO Naka ANAN 13 Digital Set Top Box Connection ccceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeees 15 INITIAL SETTINGS 16 Plug 2 Play AL PAGPA 16 Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set a aasannaann 16 Clock Setting 606000000000000 0000000 0000000000000 0000000000000 17 PROD AKAM ONS enen a NATN AA paa ies 17 Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto CIOCK HE ania ai AY 18 Setting clock manually a Maa CIOCK SEB a napana 19 Tuner Setting 060000000000000 00000000000 00000000000 0000000000 20 Setting channels automatically sulo Channel SCL aan NATAN NG 20 Setting channels manually Manual Cnannel Set amanda seis 21 Cable Box Control Setting 22 Paa ConToer mrri reeeo APA 22 Setting cable box input channel amp brand 23 DBS Receiver Control Setting 25 STAN e Contolera o ae 25 Setting DBS receiver input channel amp brand 26 PLAYBACK 28 Basic Playback cissccsccssciccscccsccccssesesecosessetscess 20 Basic Playback Features 000000000 o 29 Checking tape DOS MON i RAANG 29 Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Playpack maa Ga NIANG 29 Adjusting tracking condition
113. lock 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 e You can now perform basic playback page 28 or basic recording e3 page 35 ATTENTION When this VCR is connected to some HDMI devices signals that are normally output from the VCR in the 480i image format may be outputted as 480p image format signals In such cases signal cannot be output from the S VIDEO OUTPUT connector or the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors If the S VIDEO OUTPUT connector or the VIDEO OUTPUT connectors are used press the HDMI button on the front panel to turn off the HDMI LED and set TV OUTPUT 2 to ALLto4601 amp page 65 1 6 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug amp Play Setting Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play setting 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 1 Perform Plug amp Play setup Connect the antenna cable to the VCR ATTENTION e f you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set the clock and tuner channels separately 3 page 17 2
114. logy lets us continue to enjoy home video entertainment as popularized in the last century well into the next 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 back a digital tape encoded in Dolby Digital format the Dolby Digital bitstream is sent from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector Set OPTICAL OUT to Dolby D page 64 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 DTS Abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems A digital surround sound system for theaters developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc of the United States The encoding format similar to Dolby Digital is configured with six 5 1 channels The sound data is compressed when it is recorded on the medium CD ROM however since the level of compression is low superior clarity and depth in sound is achieved As this VCR is not equipped with a DTS decoder connect the OPTICAL terminal to an AV amplifier with built in DTS and set OPTICAL OUT to STREAM t page 64 to output digital surround sound DTS DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc EN 07 HD
115. mer 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 e Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear e For the SOURCE setting refer to page 45 e f 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 n41 Return to normal screen Press 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 8 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 e When AUTO TIMER t page 66 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
116. n page 78 e Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Refer to the TV s instruction manual when making this connection JVC TV with AV COMPULINK This VCR To Audio in To AV COMPULINK E Tosvideain CRONLY BE To S VIDEO OUTPUT To REMOTE PAUSE AV H COMPULINK S video cable supplied Audio cable supplied Mini plug cable not supplied 68 en S VHS ET ON OFF DISPLAY ON OFF LIGHTING AUTO OFF OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont 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 on the front display panel lights up when S VHS ET is set to ON NOTES e Before recording make sure that V CALIBRATION is set to ON 3 page 63 e You cannot activate the S VHS ET function while recording is in progress while timer recording or Instant Timer Recording es page 37 is in progress while Video Calibration page 63 is in progress e S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes e To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time S VHS recording on S VHS tapes is recommended e Use of high grade tapes are recommended for S VHS ET recordings e On some tapes picture quality will
117. n Menu Press 4 gt to move fame the arrow to the menu of the function you en O want to set then press V or OK 0K SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS I EXIT select THEN PRESS 0K Select Function Press AV to move oop the arrow to the VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION function you want to Venn K N Dy PICTURE CONTROL AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER set 0K SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS OK 6 Return to normal screen Press MENU NOTE To go back to a previous screen during settings press BACK Change setting Press lt DB EN 63 Video settings VIDEO FUNCTION The default setting is bold in the table below NV CALIBRATION S VHS VHS only ON OFF PICTURE CONTROL S VHS VHS only AUTO NORM EDIT SOFT SHARP VIDEO STABILIZER S VHS VHS only ON OFF 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 e During playback this function is always working even though VIDEO CALIBRATION appears just at the beginning of automatic tracking e During recording this function works only for the first SP recording and the first EP recording on an inserted
118. n Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set First follow steps fj to EJ on page 17 then go to the following steps EI Access Manual Clock Set screen Press AV to move the arrow to MANUAL CLOCK SET then press OK KI Set time Press lt DI until the DAL SET OP desired time appears then press V m Rg O a 1 1 THU e Holding 4 gt YEAR 2004 D S T FF changes the time in 30 minute intervals Tia SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS alit SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Set date Press d D gt until the desired date appears then press V e Holding 4 D gt changes the date in 15 day intervals Set year Press lt J D 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 J 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 8 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 BI 20 EN INITIAL SETTING cont Tuner Setting Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV correctly by the Plug amp Play setting If you want to add or mode on the TV delete channel
119. n the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted NOTE The tape remaining time is calculated based on the recording sneed beine used AY The subtitles does not appear while the on screen display is a l displayed time is only an estimate O Recording mode indication 1 page 35 36 Selections of the selected icon Recording speed indication Model name of the device connected to the i LINK Image format HD SD connector Auxiliary input L 1 L 2 F 1 and l 1 etc Brand name of the device connected to the i LINK Audio Indications connector Type of device connected to the i LINK connector STEREO When receiving the stereo broadcast Tape position indicator page 29 Dolby D When playing back and receiving Dolby Digital signals STREAM When playing back and receiving audio signals in other new formats PCM When playing back and receiving PCM audio signals AUDIO 1 Depends on the DV AUDIO REC AUDIO 2 setting x3 page 64 1 2 MIX a m PQRS PEN 36 EC NAT EN O Ca ENTER OSD DIS G 199 Ge a 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 basi
120. nce to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 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
121. nected device p 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 e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV If you want to change the number follow the procedure mode on the TV below e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Ben IN 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU PA Access i LINK Set Up screen Wo 1 Press lt gt to move the arrow to INITIAL HEPA SET UP then press V or OK 2 Press lt gt to move the arrow to OTHER then press V or OK El Confirm LING setting Check that LINC is set to AUTO If not s press AV to move the arrow to LINC then press lt gt to RESETNUMBER sid set to AUTO ce SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT I EXIT THEN PRESS 0K KI Reset Number Press AV to move INITIAL SET UP ihe arrows RESET NUMBER then press OK RESET NUMBER 3 0K SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EG SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Return to normal screen Press MENU Set Number again ATTENTION Connect the external devices one by one If the i LINK setting does not work press D VHS and STOP e Make sure to connect the VCR s AC power plug on the front panel simultaneously for more than 5 to the AC outlet and turn on the external device seconds to reset the settings The cassette is automatically before connection ejected e
122. nected devices If this occurs use the TV controls to switch the screen size Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensation may occur keep the VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture before inserting a tape ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power back in Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal you can operate the VCR as usual 64 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 e An attempt was made to make a D VHS recording of a program for which only the analog information is copy protected
123. need for a separate DBS receiver s Remote e The VCR s Controller can also control your DBS receiver This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 77 To set up the Controller go to page 26 26 EN INITIAL SETTING cont e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV Setting DBS receiver input channel 8 mode on the TV brand e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR After installation set the DBS receiver s input channel and its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly lm VCR CABLE TV DBS 1 Turn on DBS receiver Select a channel other than channel 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver 2 Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU EI Access DBS Receiver Set screen 1 Press 4 gt to move the arrow to TUNER SET UPS INPUT CH OFF then press V or LOKI 2 Press 4 DB to move the arrow to DBS SET UP then press V or OK aiba SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS OK KI Select DBS receiver input chan nel Press AV to move j the arrow to INPUT CH INPUTCH o lt OFF Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver Is con nected to your OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS VCR Y EXIT BD sree THEN PRESS 0K e If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s ANT
124. 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 equipment 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 MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensation may occur keep the VCR turned on for a few hours to let the moisture evaporate 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 ein an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity ein a dusty environment
125. ng date and start time for the Video Navigation function the date and clock must be set correctly D VHS Recording via i LINK Connection EI Set up link between this VCR and the Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box e Select i LINK connection at the Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box For details refer to the instruction manual of the Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box 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 e The D VHS LED on the front panel and D VHS indicator on the front display panel light up and the D VHS recording mode is enabled Select recording channel i LINK input On the front panel Press CHANNEL or to select l 1 etc On the Remote Press TV VCR CH or to select l 1 etc e Set LINC to AUTO amp page 70 e Confirm that a link has been established between this VCR and the Integrated HDTV or the Digital Set Top Box Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed e The recording speed changes each time REC _ SPEED is pressed AUT When recording in HS or STD mode AUTO is selected automatically according to the amount of data input transfer rate of the program HS When picture quality and sound quality are important STD When picture quality and recording time are important Start recording On th
126. not change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus timer recording You can also use Satellite Auto Recording 3 page 47 if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer e fa 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 IN terminal Installing Controller ET Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the DBS receiver s remote sensor e Make sure the path between the Controller and the DBS receiver s remote sensor is not blocked FI Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller El Connect DBS receiver to VCR e 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 e If your DBS receiver has audio video output connectors Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO INPUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the DBS receiver NOTE When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manual Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS receiver e The VCR s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver This eliminates the
127. nt panel Press CHANNEL or to select L 1 etc On the Remote a Press TV VCR CH or to select L 1 etc or b Press the Number key 0 AUX Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed Set timer program on the Inte pp f mo cL OOOO TV DBS e For timer programming method refer to the manual of the Integrated HDTV 5 Engage recording standby mode Press POWER to turn off the VCR e The Integrated HDTV will activate the VCR to automatically start recording through the Video Remote Controller at the programmed time PI AUX SG KE ROS Sa a A 50 en ATTENTION e 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 CC elo Program 1 CH10 Not Program 2 recorded Pattern 2 The program starting earlier will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 3 The program starting earlier will be recorded followed by the remaining portion of the other program 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 77 CH40 Not recorded e When using i LINK Timer Programming or Video Remote Control Timer Programming if t
128. o s video or video connection If you cannot see the pictures on the TV screen when you play back a tape set TV OUTPUT 2 to the appropriate mode 3 page 65 TV OUTPUT 2 is invalid when HDMI is activated To operate the VCR with your TV using the HDMI DVI Component Video or 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 3 page 76 To ensure that you can record one show while watching another 3 page 38 you must also connect the VCR to the TV using the RF cable Use the commercially available i LINK cable 4 pin 400 below 3m If the cable used is above 3m this VCR will not fully maximize its performance For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index page 8 m13 Basic Connection KO connect VCR to power source 1 Check contents Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet Make sure the package contains all of the e The clock and tuner channels will automatically accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS t page be set when the antenna is connected and when 89 the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet page 16 i If AUTO or channel numbers are displayed 2 Situate VCR l on the front display panel before the VCR is Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface turned on the clock and tuner channels are E ANY being set automatically Wait until the
129. o after rewinding is complete e Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Playback Start Press REW then press PLAY P within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off Press REW then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW 9 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 F Locating beginning of recordings ndex 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 or gt gt on the Remote or the front panel 2 Access distant code To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press l lt lt Jor gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON es page 66 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded Beginning of the current program recorded Current position on the tape Previous Next program program recorded recorded If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW or FF after playback starts NOTE An index code is not plac
130. ode control signals and 4 for D code con trol signals 8 OH Press STOP W and release A B C D Turn off VCR Press POWER on the VCR POWER PLAY P VCR CABLE TV DBS Check remote control code for VCR Press PLAY on the VCR for more than 5 seconds e The code currently set appears on the front display panel 5 Turn on VCR Press POWER on the Remote e The code transmitted from the Remote blinks for a few seconds on the front display panel e 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 as in step H keeping four VCRs to different control codes e Press the Number key 1 for A code control signals 2 for B code control signals 3 for C code control signals and 4 for D code control signals To change only the remote control code for the Remote DO NOT perform steps K to H E g To set Remote to B code gt NOTE When POWER SAVE is set to ON you can not change the A B C D remote control code Before changing the code set POWER SAVE to OFF amp page 67 STOP Press In succession EN 9 Before
131. on set to ON In this case do not use this function but change the recording speed manually during timer programming e In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this function may leave a slight non recorded portion at the end of the tape e There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the recording speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape e 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 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 O 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 e When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF otherwise the VCR status information on screen display will be recorded on the edited tape e If 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
132. operly connected to the VCR e The input channel selected on the Cable Set Up screen is incorrect e The cable box is turned off e The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR e The input channel selected on the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect e The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver e The DBS receiver is turned off e 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 e The receivable stations in the new area are received on different channels than those in the previous area e All 24 programs of the VCR s timer memory are used Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Check the programmed data and set again if necessary then press TIMER again 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 Connect the Controller correctly 13 page 22 After confirming your cable box s input channel number re access the Cable Set Up screen and select the correct number t page 23 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Connect the Controller correctly 13 page 25 After confirming yo
133. panel see What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed below INFORMATION e If AUTO CLOCK is set to ON on the Clock Set screen on page 17 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour except 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off The clock will be adjusted just on these hours on the time displayed on the front display panel not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON e If the memory backup fails because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged Auto Clock Set will be performed when power is restored to the VCR e 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 amp page 18 or Manual Clock Set page 19 procedure What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed e 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 r3 page 18 or Manual Clock Set page 19 procedure e If appears on the front display panel your antenna cable may not be connected to
134. pensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches t page 42 Set up link between the VCR and the HDTV or Digital Set Top Box Check the timer program data on the HDTV or Digital Set Top Box and set again if necessary Timer programming cannot be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes TIMER RECORDING EN OT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 4 blinks on the front display panel O O and gt on the front dis play panel will not stop blinking when the timer is engaged The cassette stops automatically and O and gt on the front display panel will not stop blink ing Cable channels are not automati cally switched during timer recording Satellite channels are not auto matically switched during timer recording Timer recording begins as sched uled but the channel is always incorrect You moved and now VCR Plus system does not work properly PROGRAM FULL is displayed on the screen VIDEO NAVIGATION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Tape information screen does not e The timer is engaged but there is no cassette loaded e TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer recording program has not been set correctly e The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed e The tape reaches its end during timer recording e The Controller is not pr
135. played for 5 seconds The time counter remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time e The indications are not recorded 2 Exit on screen display Press OSD again NOTES e The subtitles does not appear while the on screen display is displayed e If the VCR is in recording pause mode W is always displayed e The VCR status can be also displayed during playback e Even if SUPERIMPOSE is set to OFF page 66 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 EN 39 Other useful functions for recording Accidental erasure prevention You can also use the following functions for To prevent accidental recording on a recorded recording cassette remove its record safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive e V CALIBRATION S VHS VHS only page BAD 63 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 e Second Audio Recording t page 64 This VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast To record a SAP program received set 2 ND AUDIO REC to ON using the menu screen NO
136. red 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 installation and removal from cabinets or mounting systems 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 Sensors 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 Products used for commercial purposes including but not limited to rental WON DU BW N There are no 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 ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE 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 FITN
137. 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 TROUBLESHOOTING POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The power will not come on e The AC power cord is Connect the AC power cord disconnected e The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode with AUTO TIMER set to OFF amp page 66 3 The Remote will not function e The batteries are weak Replace the dead batteries with new ones 2 The clock works but the VCR s power will not come on Press TIMER to disengage TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE e The cassette was inserted incorrectly CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the cassette s window is facing up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette 1 The cassette gets stuck partway during loading and is ejected PLAYBACK SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION If you are using the AV HDMI DVI Component Video or S Video connection set the TV to its AV mode 2 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi e Automatic tracking is engaged Disengage auto tracking and adjust sound track the tracking manually page 30 3 The playback picture is blurred or e The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Use an interrupted even though TV optional dry
138. rward picture search toward normal playback then reverse picture search press lt lt repeatedly To do reverse picture search press lt 4 repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases during reverse picture search e To decrease the speed during reverse picture search toward normal playback then forward picture search press gt gt repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY B 34 EN pp VCR CABLE TV DBS ici ace DON CH B Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE I during normal playback The pause indicator If on the front display panel lights up Playback is freezed and a still picture appears To resume normal playback press PLAY gt NOTES e To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback e Manual tracking is possible during still picture playback During still picture playback simply press CHANNEL or H on the VCR or TV VCR CH or on the Remote to adjust tracking PLAYBACK cont c Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback S VHS VHS only 1 Pause during playback Press PAUSE Playback is freezed and a still picture appears 2 Advance or reverse still picture To advance a still picture press gt I or PAUSE ID repeatedly To reverse a still picture pre
139. s AV lt DB to move the arrow to NAVI SET UP Check memory The percentage of the navigation used memory is n N e N i NAVIGATION SETUP CUSED MEMORY 66 displayed aa NAVIGATION EMT 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 62 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS U f F ti You can use the other useful function settings on the se U U nce ion Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below Setti n gs The table below shows the structure of the menu system FUNCTION VIDEO FUNCTION es page 63 ET UP AUDIO F TION 4 e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV SERA UDIO FUNCTION ez page 64 mode on the TV IN OUT FUNCTION es page 65 ADDITIONAL page 66 e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR e For the functions you can set on the Function Set Up screen see pages 63 to 68 pp D VCR CABLE TV DBS 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU FI Access Function Set Up screen Press 4 gt to move mamaw the arrow to V CALIBRATION PICTURE CONTROL AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER FUNCTION SET UP then press V or OK x OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS Eli SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Select Functio
140. s use Manual Channel Set page 21 Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU y aa po 2 Access Tuner Set Up screen OY DBS 1 Press 4 P to move the arrow to FUNCTION SET UP j TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TUNER SET CABLE SET UP DBS SET UP TUNER SET UP BAND W then press V or OK 2 M lt gt n OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS move the arrow to pir oseecr THEN PRESS 0K TUNER SET then press V or OK EI Perform Auto Channel Set You can TUNER SET UP automatically set the receivable channels mo in your area in the order of their frequencies Press AV to move 20K SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS the arrow to AUTO EXIT SELECT THEN PRESS 0K CH SET then press OK NOTES TUNER SET UP When Auto Channel Set IS complete AUTO CHANNEL SET SCAN COMPLETED nanita appears on screen PRESS MENU TO END If the scan was unsuccesstul SCAN x OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS COMPLETED NO exit KE select THEN PRESS 0K SIGNAL FOUND appears on screen Check the connections then select RETRY to start again or select EXIT KI 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 EN 2 S
141. s thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard HDMI OUT connector es page 13 15 OPTICAL terminal xy page 13 64 ANTENNA IN terminal s3 page 13 EN Front display panel I O Remain indicator page 37 Channel mode indicator Progressive mode indicator page 14 65 Timer mode indicator s page 41 45 Satellite Auto Recording indicator xy page 47 Cassette type indicator xy page 35 Channel auxiliary input L1 L2 F1 l 1 etc Pause mode indicator xy page 34 36 Clock time Record mode indicator amp page 37 41 Play mode indicator xy page 29 41 Time counter 13 page 29 Remaining time Recording mode indicator 1 page 37 41 Tape speed 1 0 EN INDEX cont On screen display D VHS JVC HM DH5 HE o Cassette indication Icons page 32 Cassette type indication xy page 35 appears when a D VHS cassette contains the Index no indication xy page 31 multiple programs O VCR operation mode indication Pal appears when a D VHS cassette contains the Audio monitor indications xy page 30 multiple angle Clock time a appears when a D VHS cassette contains the audio in multiple language appears when a D VHS cassette contains the subtitle in multiple language Time counter O Tape remaining time When REMAIN appears n To reset the time counter press C RESET o
142. ss I lt repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY B D Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback S VHS VHS only During normal playback Press kea to decrease the playback speed Each time you press the button the speed decreases toward reverse slow motion playback then reverse picture search e Holding PAUSE I for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE ID again still picture resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY B During still picture playback Press and hold gt gt to start forward or ka a to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears e Holding PAUSE ID for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback If you press PAUSE ID again still picture resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY B NOTES e 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 e When the picture jitters vertically during slow motion playback press PAUSE I to enter still picture mode Then adjust tracking by pressing CHANNEL or RECORDING Basic Recording e Turn on the TV and or Digital Set Top Box and select the channel to be recorded e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS sele
143. standby mode otherwise the VCR will start recording when the connected component is turned on e Satellite Auto Recording and timer recording cannot be performed at the same time e If the X blinks rapidly 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 Programming amp page 44 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 4g EN TIMER RECORDING cont pa This VCR form D VHS ding of LLINK Timer a KP else EB AAP AG amp Programming Digital Set Top Box 1 Load a D VHS cassette e Turn on the VCR and the TV and or Digital Set Top Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not Box cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the the cassette Remote to VCR e The D VHS LED on the front panel and D VHS indicator on the front display panel light up and the D VHS recording mode is enabled PA Select recording channel i LINK input On the front panel Press CHANNEL or to select l 1 etc On the Remote Press TV VCR CH or to select l 1 etc e Set LINC to AUTO amp page 70
144. structions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product De EN 3 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 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
145. 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 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 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 i ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 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 Use only with a cart st
146. t then press OK Access edit screen Press lt gt to move the arrow to EDIT then press OK Access category screen Press AV lt gt to 7 Navigation move the arrow to EDIT CATEGORY C 7 EDIT TITLE then press OK SYDNEY OLYMPIC SPECIAL 12 21 02 MON 6 30AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 RETURN ENTER DIT CATEGORY EXIT ce SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Select category Press AV lt DI to select the category you want then press OK SON LZ Navigation SYDNEY OLYMPIC SPECIAL 12 21 02 MON 6 30 AM 5 53 PM i LINK LS3 EXIT cox OK SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS SELECT THEN PRESS 0K Return to normal screen Press NAVI VIDEO NAVIGATION cont D Deleting tape information When you want to delete the entire tape information information for all recorded programs on the tape follow the procedure below by using the Remote e Tape information for the Video Navigation function is deleted but the recorded programs will not be erased ATTENTION Once the information is deleted it is impossible to restore that information 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 57 then go to the following steps 2 Select tape number Press AV to select the anavigation SEARCH tape number for which Geom you want to edit the de th title
147. t the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to VCR POWER E STOP REW lt lt 4 FF 595 see POWER D VCR CABLE TV DBS REW 9 FF gt SDS STOP KOS OL Do NOTES PLAYBACK This VCR can check the tape condition during playback and recording and realize the best possible pictures e This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded in D VHS MTP S VHS S VHS ET and VHS formats and automatically identifies the recording format e When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR you can use the Video Navigation function r9 page 51 1 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 e The VCR turns on automatically e 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 m3 page 66 e The counter is reset automatically however it is not completely reset to 0 00 00 e f the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically Start playback Press PLAY p gt e Recording speed is automatically d
148. tape For timer recording this function checks the tape condition both for the SP recording and the EP recording before the first timer recording starts e When you play back rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs set this function either ON or OFF whichever gives you the best picture This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference AUTO Normally select this Picture quality is adjusted automatically NORM When V CALIBRATION is OFF NORM will appear instead of AUTO The quality is not adjusted automatically when NORM appears Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same colored surfaces such as cartoons EDIT SOFT SHARP NOTES e When you select EDIT SOFT or SHARP the selected mode will not change until you select again e Select EDIT when you are editing tapes page 74 After you finish editing the tapes select AUTO NORM when V CALIBRATION is OFF 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 mod
149. the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode 10 Engage timer recording standby en 45 NOTES e Even 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 e Asa 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 Ifthe 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 e Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date e After timer recording is completed the VCR turns off automatically e You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded e Ifthe tape reaches its end during timer recording O and gt blink e 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 k j TIMER PROGRAM receiver unless INPUT aa kak O O DBS Receiver Set screen t page 26 the band indication TV CATV or DBS appears under leap the channel number indication SOURCE TV To timer record a regular TV broadcast rec
150. the gray back screen automatically when receiving a channel not in use EN 67 The default setting is bold in the table below POWER SAVE When this function is set to ON you can reduce the power consumption While the ON VCR is turned off the front display panel does not show the clock OFF When this function is set to ON an i LINK device cannot be recognized As a 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 refer 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 S VHS MODE You can determine which recording mode either S VHS mode or VHS mode is used ON 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 pi li i picture quality When this function is set to OFF you can record on D VHS and S VHS tapes with VHS pi li f P picture quality NOTES e To record in S VHS VHS mode on D VHS tape press D VHS to turn off the D VHS indicator e 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 pict
151. the recording VCR This VCR for recording p3 Sa D oo O O000 o o om To rear panel g REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK amp To AUDIO To S VIDEO input Audio cable supplied Mini plug cable not S video cable supplied supplied JVC camcorder only To Audio To EDIT ef ipo DV camcorder for playback EDITING cont E You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR E g When using this VCR as the recording VCR This VCR for recording To S VIDEO INPUT Audio cable S video cable supplied supplied To AUDIO To S VIDEO output output Another VCR for playback When using this VCR as the playback VCR During playback if the images cannot be displayed on the TV press HDMI on the front panel to turn off the HDMI LED and set TV OUTPUT 2 to ALLto480i page 65 In event when even the main menu screen cannot be displayed on the TV when MENU is pressed power off this VCR press and hold PAUSE IHD for more than 5 seconds then power on the VCR again ET Make connections EY 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 e When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control you can control the VCR from the camcorder Connect th
152. tion with the VCR OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback Start recording Connect an i LINK cable between the playback VCR s i LINK input output connector and the recording VCR s i LINK IN OUT connector On the front panel i Press REC N OTES On the Remote e Depending on the devices equipped with the i LINK Press REC and PLAY Pli at the same time connector which is connected to the VCR picture noise on this VCR may differ from the noise on the connected devices It is caused by the difference of NOTE the data processing method e Connection with certain product s may not be If 108 REC BY HS MODE appears on the TV screen refer to supported ee ATTENTION on the back cover Error Codes and Messages on page 84 Load a cassette Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR cable The operation is not guaranteed for recording Do not connect this VCR to the PC with the 1 LINK 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 e When I 1 is selected either the front or the rear i LINK connector can be used the VCR will automatically switch to the appropriate connector being used KI Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed e For more details refer to About Recording Speed
153. to SKIP Repeat and to skip other channels 5 Return to normal screen Press MENU 22 rn Cable Box Control Setting Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the cable box s remote sensor ATTENTION The Controller can also control a DBS receiver If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and DBS receiver O Cable box pa Controller suggested Your VCR locations Cable box To RF To Audio Controller output video output supplied Transmitter or To ANTENNA To AUDIO IN VIDEO INPUT Your VCR CABLE BOX momy INITIAL SETTING cont The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box descrambler The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programmed using VCR Plus re page 40 or Express timer programming amp page 44 Installing Controller ET Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the cable box s remote sensor e Make sure the path between the Controller and the cable box s remote sensor is not blocked FI Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhes
154. to select the desired program e It is impossible to select the program if the tape does not contain multiple programs Angle Selection x VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 During normal playback press the Number key 4 on the Remote to select the desired angle e It is impossible to select the angle if the tape does not contain multiple angles NOTE Sound Selection 1 STEREO 2 Dolby D During normal playback press A MONITOR on the Remote or AUDIO MONITOR on the front panel to select the desired sound e It is impossible to select the program if the tape does not contain multiple programs e The DOLBY D PCM or DTS LED on the front panel will light up in accordance to the selected sound Dolby Digital PCM or DTS Subtitle Selection C5 During normal playback press SUBTITLE Number key 6 on the Remote to select the desired subtitle e It is impossible to select the subtitle if the tape does not contain multiple subtitles ATTENTION Subtitles do not appear while the on screen display is displayed When you record multiple programs or programs with multiple angles it is impossible to change program on multiple program channel and angles with the control of this VCR Select the desired program or angle with the control of the TV Special Effect Playback e Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the AV mode on the TV e Set the VCR TV CABLE DBS selector on the Remote to V
155. ur DBS receiver s input channel number re access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number t3 page 26 Set the correct DBS receiver brand code r3 page 27 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Set INPUT CH to OFF i pages 23 26 Re perform the Changing VCR Plus Setting procedure amp page 42 Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program information r3 page 46 CORRECTIVE ACTION Tape information cannot be shown if appear for the currently inserted tape e The current tape inserted has not been recorded on this VCR it has not been recorded on this VCR 82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont VIDEO NAVIGATION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 The VCR cannot search for the e Two or more tape numbers are Video Navigation cannot work desired program recorded on one tape correctly on a tape if it has more than one tape number If this happens fast forward the tape up to its end e The inserted program is not eject it and try it again recorded on this VCR It is impossible to search the desired program which is not recorded on this VCR using Video Navigation MEMORY FULL appears on the e The VCR s memory for Video Check the remaining memory screen when you try to start Navigation is fully recorded c page 61 If it is full delete recording unnecessary Video Navigation information amp pages 60 61
156. ure we recommend to record in S VHS mode But remember that a conventional VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S VHS tapes recorded in S VHS mode e S VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode except when using S VHS ET mode amp page 68 E AV COMPU The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used as LINK either the REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COMPULINK terminal ON When this function is set to ON you can use this terminal as the AV COMPULINK OFF 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 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 es page 75 NOTES e 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 functio
157. use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated 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 In
158. ying back tape repeatedly Repeat Playback You can play back a tape repeatedly 50 times While playing back a tape press and hold PLAY P for more than 5 seconds The play indicator gt 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 on the front panel NOTE For a cassette recorded in D VHS mode Repeat Playback is not possible if the cassette was recorded in LS3 mode FO EN c 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 e You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback r3 page 34 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 e Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for a coarse adjustment Watch the scre

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