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JVC HR-VP654 VHS VCR

1. 4 and Hi Fi and play back the selected one or both together Or when viewing a pre recorded tape that contains two separate Hi Fi audio programs you can choose to listen to either one by selecting either Hi Fi L or Hi Fi R in step 3 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUSA y then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS P SELECT AUDIO MONITOR SET MODE Move the highlight bar arrow to AUDIO MONITOR by pressing SETS He CH Av or SHUTTLE PLUS AUTO SP gt EP TIMER OFF Av then press OK or VIDEO STABILIZER OFF SHUTTLE PLUS gt to NEXT PAGE select the desired mode SELECT WITH A V AND OK a Hi Fi PRESS MENU TO END b Hi Fi L c Hi Fi R d Normal e Mix FUNCTION PREVIOUS PAGE 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUDIO MONITOR HI Fl AV COMPU LINK ON AUTO PICTURE ON SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTES f the tape being played back has no Hi Fi soundtrack the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make in step 3 e If RF connection is used for TV even if Hi Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers 30 en LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Movie Advance This feature helps you locate cert
2. Audio Video cable not supplied VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Recorder Another VCR Ole amp 4 Lf NUMBER 0 20 Pak ad MEDE gt CO CO O O B You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors e When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural VCR as the player connect the player s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder LOAD CASSETTES Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Set to AUX With this VCR press the NUMBER key 0 and or CH to select depending on the connector being used L 1 for the rear AUDIO VIDEO IN connector or F 1 for the front AUDIO VIDEO IN connector START PLAYER Set to its play mode NOTE If the player is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set SUPERIMPOSE to OFF before pressing PLAY pg 28 START RECORDER Set to its record mode 46 en You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the Edit From A E WAKE CONNECTIONS Camcorder 1 Connect an AV cable between the camcorder s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors When a Master
3. If an incorrect time or appears on the display panel see What To Do If Plug amp Play Has Failed on next page SS en 9 INFORMATION e If AUTO CLOCK is set to ON at the Clock Set screen on page 12 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour on the hour except for 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR s power is turned off The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON e f the memory backup fails because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR What To Do If Plug amp Play Has Failed e f an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system In this case perform the Semi Auto lt pg 12 or Manual Clock Set lt pg 13 procedure Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again f appears on the display your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then power on and po
4. If you re PROGRAM 1 just starting out PROGRAM 1 appears SIRE PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY WEEKLY THEN 0K PRESS PROG TO END SET PROGRAM START TIME Press START to enter PROGRAM 1 the time you want recording to start START STOP 5 0 e Press and hold START ma SP to move in 30 minute increments or PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY drel WEEKLY THEN 0K press ane Wea PRESS PROG TO END repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time SET PROGRAM STOP TIME Press STOP to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to move in 30 minute increments or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time SET PROGRAM DATE Press DATE The current date is displayed on screen The date you enter appears in its place SET CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH e If you are using a DBS receiver see ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS on next page e Holding down CH rapidly scans through the channels ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a DBS receiver unless DBS RECEIVER SET is set to OFF gt pg 20 the START STOP BAND indication TV or CATV or DBS appears under the TI SP channel number display If the THU DBS channel number that has been SEER Pare Rains entered requires that the band press PROG TO END be set 7 DBS is displayed on th
5. SS ew 1 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play function or you use a cable box Access the Oc Clock Set screen to perform the Semi Auto or Manual clock setting procedure Each procedure starts from step 5 If you use a cable box set the clock manually pg 13 Preparation TURN ON THE VCR 7 Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV At the Main Menu screen MAIN MENU move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET ace by pressing CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUSAV then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b PRESS a4 v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN arrow at the Initial Set screen to CLOCK SET by man Tai ere pressing CHA Y or GUIDE CHANNEL SET SHUTTLE PLUSA vy then CABLE BOX SET press OK or SHUTTLE DBS RECEIVER SET PLUS b SELECT WITH A AND OK PRESS MENU TO END CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen appears 12e INITIAL SETTINGS cont Semi Auto You can change the Host Channel D S T Time Zone setting manually SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON 5 At the Clock Set screen CLOCK SET press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b to move the TIME DATE YEAR highlight bar to
6. pg 10 Front Display Panel lt pg 58 Cassette Loading Slot Remote Control Sensor Rewind REW Button pg 22 Channel CH AY Button F pg 23 PLAY Button lt pg 22 DOK Button pg 10 Fast Forward FF Button gt pg 22 Record REC Button pg 23 O VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors pg 46 D STOP EJECT Button F pg 22 MENU Button lt pg 10 D PAUSE Button F pg 24 Instant REVIEW Button lt pg 25 OS EN REAR VIEW pan ama Power Cord pg 6 CABLE BOX Controller Connector F pg 16 19 PAUSE AV COMPULINK Connector Remote PAUSE Connector pg 46 AV COMPU LINK Connector pg 31 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL 1 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL SLOW PLAY FF REW VARIABLE SEARCH pow o RECORD PAUSE PAUSE INDEX cont J DODD nT F CABLE PAUSE BOX AV COMPU LINK AUDIO VIDEO CH3_CH4 i O ANT IN Connector F pg 6 Channel 3 4 Switch pg 6 O VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors pg 45 VIDEO AUDIO Output Connectors F pg 45 RF OUT Connector pg 6 LILI LILI ca LIL LIT DO 6 Tape Speed Indicators pg 23 Timer Mode Indicator O VCR Mode Indicator F pg 34 Cassette Loaded Mark O Channel Display L 1 and F 1 for AUX mode Counter Display pg 8 Clock Display pg 8 REMOTE CONTRO
7. TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press CHAW or SHUTTLE PLUSA V to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b ACCESS CABLE BOX SET SCREEN PLUSAVY to move the ishli CLOCK SET WA S ec i LANGUAGE ENGLISH then GUIDE CHANNEL SET press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Your selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR CABLE BOX SET So A id If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection ARSON press CH A V or A SHUTTLE PLUS AVY until ies eae es the channel number representing the cable box s output CH2 CH9 appears on the screen If your cable box is connected to your VCR s FRONT AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors press CH Aw or SHUTTLE PLUS Av until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen If your cable box is connected to your VCR s REAR AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors press CH Aw or SHUTTLE PLUS AV until ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE INFORMATION When the VCR s clock has not been set with AUTO CLOCK set to ON if you pre
8. AUTO ALTO CLOCK GN il THU CLOCK and press CH AW HOSTCH ZAUT CATV or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to A NE ana selo UN PRESS a THEN OK a To select the Host PRESS MENU TO END Channel go to step 6 b To select the D S T mode go to step 7 c To select the Time Zone go to step 8 NOTE The time that has been set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK HOST CH D S T or TIME ZONE setting is changed SELECT HOST CHANNEL You can either select AUTO or enter a PBS channel number Move the highlight bar to HOST CH by pressing OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b then press CH AW or SHUTTLE PLUS AVY to set to AUTO or the desired PBS channel number NOTE There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data SELECT D S T MODE You have three choices a Select AUTO and the adjustment to your VCR s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel b Select ON and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself c Select OFF if Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you Move the highlight bar to D S T by pressing OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b then press CH A Y or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to select the desired mode 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
9. SCREEN Press MENU To recall an indication Press OSD NOTES m All indications corresponding to the current status are If you engage the Record Pause mode RECORD PAUSE is displayed for 5 seconds After that the counter displayed regardless of the Superimpose mode setting information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause If you select a channel on which no signal is received the mode are left displayed on the screen channel number is displayed regardless of the Superimpose Press OSD again to clear the display mode setting The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing Tuned in channel or AUX iliary mode Operation mode When the channel is changed the new When the operation mode is changed channel is displayed on the screen for 5 CH 125 the new mode is displayed RECORD seconds THU 12 00 AM 5 sec PLAY 5 sec FF REW 5 sec e when engaged from Stop mode RECORD PAUSE for as long as Pause is engaged and ITR 5 sec Clock time Stereo program indication ed Tape speed indication Second Audio Program indication NORM HI FI COUNT 23 Cassette Loaded mark Tape position indicator When a cassette is loaded the mark is displayed for 5 seconds It blinks when the VCR s EJECT button is pushed INDEX indication Audio mode indications Counter reading SS en 29 Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously Normal
10. 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 CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the VCR IN an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment iN an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control 5 AVOID violent shocks
11. i i i i i i i i i d o Je 9 amp ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND While holding down CABLE DBS on the VCR s remote control press MBR SET and use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box brand number from the chart in the left column and then press STOP Follow the example shown below Check if the cable box s power goes off as it should If it does try other operations step 3 e Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box you don t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control s batteries OPERATE CABLE BOX First while holding down CABLE DBS press the corresponding button POWER TV CH NUMBER keys e For some brands of cable box you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys e To change the cable box s channel press TV CH or the NUMBER keys The CH button can be used to change the VCR s channel only ARCHER 01 05 17 CABLETENNA 01 17 CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 NOTES e CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 i CURTIS 02 e Depending on the type of cable box there may be cases DIAMOND where some or all functions cannot be operated using the EASTERN remote control GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 It s not possible to set the remote control for both your cable GEMINI 15 box and a DBS receiver at the same time You can only set the GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 remote control to operate one of these uni
12. plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered 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
13. 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 SS en 13 SELECT TIME ZONE You can select the time zone automatically or manu ally Move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE by pressing OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b then press CH Aw or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to select AUTO or the desired time zone AUTO ATLANTIC HAWAII EASTERN ALASKA CENTRAL PACIFIC MOUNTAIN NOTE If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug amp Play function you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system If you selected AUTO for the host channel in step 6 be sure to select the correct time zone manually RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU IMPORTANT Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi Auto Clock Set procedure Auto will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set The current time will appear automatically when the clock is set Manual SET TIME PLUS AV until the desired time appears then press b a oa art ce ry HOST CH AUTO CATV AUTO e Press and hold CH Aw D S T or SHUTTLE PLUS Av UN AUTO 0K to change the time by 30 PRESS MENU TO END minutes When the time is entered manually AUTO CLOCK will be automatically set to OFF and HOST CH and TIME ZONE will disappear SET DATE Press CH Aw or SHUTTLE PLUS Av unt
14. Receiver channels using the controller when the VCR has been programmed using Express Timer Programming pg 40 Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode the Controller can not change the DBS Receiver channels during VCR Plus Timer Recording fa cable box is also used it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR s A V inputs and the cable box to your VCR s antenna input Situate And Connect Controller SITUATE CONTROLLER Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the DBS receiver s remote sensor is unobstructed ATTACH CONTROLLER Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips 2 CONNECT DBS RECEIVER TO VCR The connection method depends on the type of DBS receiver you have If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR Set the VCR to channel L 1 for the rear AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors or channel F 1 for the front AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors to use the DBS receiver If your DBS receiver doesn t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect the antenna output connector on the DBS receiver to the ANT IN connector on the rear of your VCR Set the VCR s tuner to the same channel as the DBS receiver s RF output See page 20 also NOTE When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manual CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR
15. SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP to set the recording speed START RECORDING Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the VCR s front panel PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording e During record pause you can change the recording channel by using the CHA wW buttons or NUMBER keys STOP RECORDING Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Accidental erasure prevention e To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab 24 EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture Frame By 2 ayba C kk Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE If there is vertical jitter use the CH A or v D button to correct the picture ACTIVATE FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time OR Press SHUTTLE PLUS BP repeatedly for forward frame by frame playback or SHUTTLE PLUS kaa repeatedly for reverse frame by frame playback Features 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion ACTIVATE SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK For hands free slow motion press and release SHUTTLE PLUS kd during playback to decrease speed in t
16. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your VCR to respond to B code signals UNPLUG VCR S POWER CORD Unplug from the AC outlet SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE While holding down A B on the remote control press the NUMBER key 2 and then press STOP PLUG IN POWER CORD Plug back in to the AC outlet TURN VCR POWER ON Press POWER on the remote The VCR will now respond only to B code commands To set the VCR back to respond to A code signals repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key 1 instead of 2 in step 2 You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by switching the remote s code between A and B Step 2 D2 en Before requesting service for a problem use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily corrected and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 The clock works but the VCR s The TIMER mode is engaged with Press TIMER to disengage power won t come on Auto Timer set to OFF c pg 43 3 The remote control won t function e The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones Set the switch to the position TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway
17. VCR s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes e Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date After timer recording is completed the VCR s power goes off automatically You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress the on screen menu will not be recorded e f the end of tape is reached during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected e When timer recording cable or satellite channels through an external tuner be sure to keep the cable box or satellite receiver s power ON ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded Pattern 1 The program with the lower program number will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 2 The program that is broadcast earlier will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 3 The program that is broadcast earlier will be recorded followed by the remaining portion of the other program 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded TIMER RECORDING cont Check Cancel And Revise Programs DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG CHECK STOP CH DATE OOP 10 00 12 12 24 10 45 40 12 25
18. a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact 2 TV broadcasts won t record e The VCR has been set to its AUX Set the VCR to the appropriate properly mode by mistake channel 3 Tape to tape editing won t work The VCRs or the camcorder and the Refer to the directions and the VCR have been incorrectly con illustration under Edit To Or From nected Another VCR pg 45 or Edit From A Camcorder lt pg 46 and properly connect the units e The power to one or more of the Make sure the power to all units is on units has not been turned on The recorder s input mode has been Select the recorder s appropriate set incorrectly input mode TIMER RECORDING EN D SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording won t work Timer programming won t work and on the front display panel won t stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and and on the front display panel won t stop blinking blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and and won t stop blinking Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Satellite channels are not automati cally switched during timer recording Timer recording begins as sched uled but the channel is always incorrect 10 We moved and now VCR Plus doesn t work properly 11 PROGRA
19. circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 en USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openi
20. e The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the cassette s window is during loading and is ejected facing up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture e If you re using the RF OUT connec Set the channel selector to channel 3 won t appear tion pg 6 the channel selector or 4 on the TV is set incorrectly e If you re using the AV connection pg 6 the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Noise appears during visual search e This is normal ee 3 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi Automatic tracking is engaged Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust soundtrack the tracking manually F pg 25 4 The playback picture is blurred or e The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Consult interrupted even though TV your JVC dealer broadcasts are clear 5 The Hi Fi soundtrack cannot be e The AUDIO MONITOR option was Set AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI heard set incorrectly gt pg 29 Set the TV receiver to its AV mode RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording won t start e There s no cassette loaded Insert a cassette e The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover the record safety tab removed hole with adhesive tape or load
21. or SHUTTLE PLUS AV until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s REAR AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors press CH A w or SHUTTLE PLUS AV until ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen SS en 2 ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN Press OK SET DBS RECEIVER BRAND Press the appropriate DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET NUMBER keys to enter the V4 DBS Receiver Code from the following list then press OK l S PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK TO TEST PRESS MENU TO END JVC DISH Network ECHOSTAR DISH Network PRIMESTAR SONY DSS RCA DSS e After OK is pressed the program currently received through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10 seconds e f the DBS receiver s channel changes as follows setting is complete Press OK and DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then it returns to the normal screen JVC 100 ECHOSTAR 100 PRIMESTAR 55 SONY 205 RCA 205 e f the DBS receiver s channel does not change as shown above press CH Aw or SHUTTLE PLUS Av to move the highlight bar arrow to NO then press OK Re enter the correct code NOTES t is possible that the Controller will not work with all types of DBS receiver e f your DBS receiver doesn t respond to the code you can t use the Controller to change satellite channels In this case make sure to leave the DB
22. rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
23. 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 condensa tion may occur keep the VCR s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter rupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur VCR Plus C and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Develop ment Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of Primestar Partners L P DISH Network is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation MOVIE ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT Inc A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D Little Enter prises Inc SQPB HE langgi m Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recording is not possible with this model m This model is equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAY BACK t
24. to1 40 F Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 400 x 94 x 273 mm 15 3 4 3 3 4 x 10 34 3 1 kg 6 9 Ibs VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 240 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 Frequency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69 113 Channels Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced TIMER Clock reference Program capacity Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories Quartz 1 year programmable timer 8 programs Approx 10 min RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Controller Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice FOR SERVICING Only in U S A en O1 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continenta
25. 01 00 125 12 25 PRESS CHECK TO NEXT ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN Press PROG CHECK again to check more information Each time you press PROG CHECK the next program s information appears 3 To Cancel Or Revise A Program CANCEL OR REVISE A PROGRAM To cancel a program press CANCEL To revise a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH SP EP RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press PROG CHECK as many times as necessary If there are still programs remaining go to step 6 RE ENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER 4 3 6 Auto SP EP Timer If when recording in SP mode there is not enough tape to record the entire program the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially handy when recording a program of more than 2 hours in length For Example Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes Total 140 minutes Make sure you set AUTO SP gt EP TIMER to ON at the Function screen before the timer recording starts ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CH A Y or SHUTTLE PLUS AV then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b SELECT AUTO SP gt EP TIMER SET MODE Move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO SPEP TIMER by pressing CH AY or SHUTTLE PLUS AV then press
26. COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP Elmwood Park New Jersey 07407 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer memo O JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 JVC CANADA INC 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 COPYRIGHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Printed in Malaysia 1297 IYYVXUN P J Ty lt g O1 rs C
27. Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR 20 en INITIAL SETTINGS cont Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV Set DBS Receiver Output tus Channel amp DBS Receiver Brand TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER e Set the VCR to the channel 3 or 4 or F 1 or L 1 on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUSA to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b ACCESS DBS RECEIVER SET SCREEN Press CHAYW or SHUTTLE INITIAL SET PLUSAVY to move the highlight bar arrow to PANGAN ENGLISH DBS RECEIVER SET then GUIDE CHANNEL SET press OK or SHUTTLE CABLE BOX SET PLUS b SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT CHANNEL Your selection depends on DBS RECEIVER SET how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR Nan Dorr ZS If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR using an RF connection AES ET press CH AW or Hae SHUTTLE PLUS Av until NU ECEN the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output CH3 CH4 appears on the screen If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s FRONT AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors press CH Aw
28. E ON AV COMPU LINK then AUTO SP EP TIMER OFF press OK or SHUTTLE VIDEO STABILIZER OFF PLUS gt to set to OFF NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH 4 AND 0K e The PAUSE AV COMPU PRESS MENU TO END LINK connector works as the AV Compulink Playback connector when AV COMPU LINK is set to PREVIOUS PAGE ON pg 31 and 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUDIO MONITOR HI FI works as the Remote AV COMPU LINK OFF Pause connector when AUTO PICTURE ON AV COMPU LINK ts set to OFF SELECT WITH A AND OK PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU START PLAYER Set the camcorder to its play mode NOTE If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set its superimpose or display feature to OFF before pressing play START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode e If you are using a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode Refer to camcorder s instruction manual 48 en TV Multi Brand Remote Control The VCR s remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below The default setting is JVC code 01 TURN ON THE TV Turn the power on using the TV s remote control SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart in the left column While holding down TV on the VCR s remote control press MBR SET and enter your TV s brand code usin
29. Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder is used the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR The mini plug cable is a mono 3 5 mm mini plug to mono 3 5 mm mini plug connector e f connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to AUDIO IN L of the VCR LOAD A CASSETTE Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder Recorder Your VCR To rear panel PAUSE AV COMPULINK connector Mini plug cable not supplied JVC camcorder only SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Set to AUX Press the NUMBER key 0 and or CH to select depending on the connector being used L 1 for the rear AUDIO VIDEO IN connector or F 1 for the front AUDIO VIDEO IN connector Audio Video cable not supplied 3 VIDEO OUT d Te If you re using a JVC Master Edit Control equipped camcorder step 4 If not step 8 B EEE EB EEE EE EE eee eee eee eee Ed Camcorder J AUDIOOUT ACCESS MAIN MENU or SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CH AY or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b SS en 47 we Ns Os OY ENABLE REMOTE PAUSE FUNCTION PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO TIMER OFF 1 Nn SUPERIMPOS
30. L KN EKPRESS PROGRAMMING Te pa 2 9 Jer 2 5 eae TV CH oi gt CHECK JVC MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV while holding down the TV button pg 48 Installing Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover Insert 2 AA size batteries provided in the direction indicated under the battery cover 3 Replace the cover EN OQ CABLE DBS Button pg 49 50 TV Button pg 48 TV VCR Button pg 34 Instant REVIEW Button c pg 25 NUMBER Buttons c pg 23 36 O DBS Button pg 41 CANCEL Button pg 42 Counter C RESET Button c pg 27 STOP Button pg 40 START Button pg 40 D PROG Button c pg 36 40 D PROG CHECK Button F pg 42 Rewind REW Button lt pg 22 Record REC Button lt pg 23 STOP Button F pg 22 MENU Button pg 10 D SHUTTLE PLUS AY Button c pg 10 TV Channel CH Button F pg 48 49 50 D MBR SET Button pg 48 49 50 A B Code Button lt pg 51 D POWER On Off Button c pg 10 ENTER Button c pg 23 On Screen Display OSD Button pg 28 DISPLAY Button F pg 27 DAILY Timer Recording Button F pg 37 41 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button pg 37 41 AUX Mode Select Button lt pg 45
31. M FULL is displayed on the screen e The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly e The timer is not engaged e The VCR has not been set up properly e Timer recording is in progress e The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded e The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record program information has not been programmed correctly e The end of tape was reached during timer recording e The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR e The output channel selected in the Cable Box Set screen is incorrect e The cable box s power is off e The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR e The output channel selected in the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect e The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS Receiver The DBS receiver s power is off e Even though you don t use an external Cable Box CABLE BOX SET 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 8 programs of the VCR s timer memory are used Set the clock and or timer correctly Press TIMER and check to make sure that appears on the front display panel Re perform the set up procedures Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches F pg 38 Timer prog
32. MUM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR VP654U VHS Alii SQPB nee Cable Box ontrol VCR Easy Taping MOVIE ADVANCE For Customer Use INS RUC j IONS Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No o LPT0019 001A 2 EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS 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 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION
33. O END e Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CHAY buttons and non receivable channels are skipped NOTES At the end of Auto PRESS MENU TO END Channel Set SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen e f the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING INFORMATION The VCR detects the band TV or CATV and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set screen SS en 15 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU tal amarah Kema mai e ame 1 ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET by pressing CHA v or SHUTTLE PLUSAV then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar TUNER SET arrow to MANUAL Sec ja wi AUTO CHANNEL SET CATV PE NAN SHUTTLE PLUSA y then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b SELECT WITH 4 w AND OK PRESS MENU TO END ADD OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number MANUAL CHANNEL SET using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUSA y then SS Se ES H ei en press OK or SHUTTLE Z S a Oon z PLUS g
34. OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt to set to ON FUNCTION AUTO TIMER OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP EP TIMER ON VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH A V AND OK PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU 4 NOTES 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 if you set the Auto SPS EP Timer mode to ON In this case make sure the mode is not engaged then set the tape speed manually during timer programming In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this feature may leave a slight non recorded section at the end of the tape e There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the VCR switches from SP to EP mode e The Auto SP EP Timer feature is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and the feature will work with the following tapes T ST 30 T ST 60 T ST 90 and T ST 120 en 43 Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR s power is turned off It is automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on 4 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHA VY or SHUTTLE PLUSA V then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS P SELECT AUTO TIMER SET MODE Move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO TIMER by pressin
35. Playback 000 OOOOH OHHH HOHHHHHHHOHHHHHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHOHHHOOOO 55 Recording OOOO OOOOH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOHHOOOO 55 Timer Recording GOOOHHOHHHHHHHOHHHHHHHHHHHOHHHHHHHHOHHOHHOOOO 55 NDEK 56 List Of Terms o000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 D Front View 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 OF Rear VIEW oooo00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 DO Front Display Panel 0s0000000000000000000000000000000 DO Remote Control cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccces DO rn 60 For SERVICING Only in U S A 61 WW irant Only in U S A 62 6 En Basic Connections ANT IN Antenna or Cable input Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder DEH Matching Transformer not supplied AC Power Cord f C h mn QO0000000 LL Back of VCR y AC Outlet TV RF Cable lied Audio Video Cable RRN not supplied i i jp 75 ohm terminal Back O ae VCR Pei BH LS CH4 CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS t pg 60 SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface CONNECT VCR TO TV The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have RF Connection e To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals a Disconnect the TV antenna from the
36. RFORM AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY if the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically Linked components are turned on and the TV set to its AV mode automatically NOTE Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Please refer to the TV s instruction manual when making this connection 32 EN AYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics to ensure the best possible playback picture It checks and Oo Au TO m IC TU re compensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning of automatic tracking when playback is selected The default setting is ON e Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV Prepa ration TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN WA Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CHAY or SHUTTLE MAIN MENU PLUS AVY to move the NEONET E highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET FUNCTION SET then INITIAL SET press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b PRESS 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END PLUS Av to move the highlight bar arrow to md AN ITs ni AUTO PICTURE then AUTO SP EP TIMER OFF press OK or SHUTTLE VIDEO STABILIZER OFF PLUS gt to set to ON or OFF SELECT WITH a AND OK PRESS MENU TO END NOTE When using rental tapes or tapes
37. RN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTES e Regardless of the setting this function has no effect with SP recordings during recording and during special effects playback e When you finish viewing the tape be sure to set it back to ORF ST eee en 27 NG NI Ng mn Repeat Playback START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY until blinks on the front display panel during playback then release 1 e The entire tape is played back 50 times STOP REPEAT To stop press STOP at any time NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS kaa or gt also stops Repeat Playback 2 Counter Reset RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Press C RESET NOTE By pressing the DISPLAY button you can change the display to show the counter reading channel number or clock time Channel number is not displayed during playback Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on screen when from the stop mode you press FF or REW or perform an Index Search or Instant ReView The position of F in relation to B Beginning jessas PET aaa E E or E End shows you where you are on the tape COUNT 0 33 27 NOTES e SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear pg 28 t may take a few seconds for the Tape Position Indicator to be displayed Next Function Memory The N
38. S receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording e f your DBS receiver is one that can t be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you can t use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Control ler please contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 2 2 EN SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETTE 6 m gt Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Don t apply too much ayba C Ik pressure when inserting The VCR s power comes on automatically e The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 e If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV playback begins automatically mode FIND PROGRAM START POINT If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW To go forward press FF START PLAYBACK Press PLAY AUTO PICTURE appears on the screen when AUTO PICTURE is set to ON F pg 32 STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP o
39. TIMER Button pg 37 41 DATE Button pg 40 Channel CH Button pg 23 40 SKIP SEARCH Button c pg 25 30 Recording Speed SP EP Button lt pg 23 PLAY Button lt pg 22 Fast Foward FF Button pg 22 PAUSE Button pg 24 OK Button pg 10 amp SHUTTLE PLUS ka a gt lt gt Button c pg 24 25 TV Volume VOL Button lt pg 48 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR s functions Point the remote control toward the sensor window Press the appropriate operation button The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTES e This remote control can also operate various brands of TVs Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers For instructions pg 48 50 e f the remote control doesn t work properly remove its batteries wait a short time replace the batteries and then try again OO en GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output SPECIFICATIONS AC 120 Vu 60 Hz 22 W SW 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F
40. TV b Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN jack on the rear of the VCR c Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna terminal Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corresponding to the CH3 CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR AV Connection e To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals a Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration b Connect an Audio Video Cable between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV Set your TV in video input mode or A V input mode Refer to the TV Instruction Manual CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE Connect the power plug to an AC outlet e The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR pg 8 If Auto or CH is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is powered on the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before powering on the VCR FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration You can now perform simple playback pg 22 or simple recording lt pg 23 EN 7 NOTES The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR
41. The VCR s CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4 e The CH3 CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR s CH3 CH4 switch setting e f RF connection to TV is used when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another pg 34 For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index REAR VIEW pg 58 GS EN INITIAL SETTINGS The Plug amp Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR The gt U amp gt a antenna cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play function The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the Host Channel and it is Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set apes channel in your area PLUG amp PLAY SETUP ATTENTION 7 Connect the antenna cable to the VCR lt pg 6 Then If you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set connect the VCR s power plug to an AC outlet Do not the clock and tuner c
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43. achieved RE ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press the CHA and w buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously 3 When automatic tracking is re engaged Auto Picture is automatically activated NOTES e To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause e Manual tracking is possible during hands free slow motion During hands free slow motion playback simply press CH A or w on the VCR s front panel or remote to adjust tracking 26 En PAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Video Stabilizer By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR When this function is set to ON vertical vibration will be automatically corrected The default setting is OFF ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUSA y then Hagar press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b PRESS 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER Move the highlight bar FUNCTION arrow to VIDEO STABILIZER by pressing AUTO TIMER OFF CH Av or SHUTTLE PLUS Rito seis Dih AV then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt to set to NEXT PAGE ON SELECT WITH a v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END RETU
44. ain parts of prerecorded movies rented or purchased and works in two ways You can go to the beginning of the movie skipping over all previews You can fast motion the tape to the beginning of the next preview so you can skip over previews one by one LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette that has a prerecorded movie rented or purchased with no safety tab into the VCR Playback begins automatically ACCESS SKIP MENU SCREEN Press SKIP SEARCH 2 SELECT MODE Press CHAw or SHUTTLE SKIP MENU PLUSAY to move the highlight bar arrow to ba MOVIE ADVANCE PREVIEW yer SKIP SEARCH a Select MOVIE ADVANCE if you want to advance directly to PRESS a THEN OK the beginning of the PRESS SKIP TO CANCEL movie b Select MOVIE ADVANCE PREVIEW if you want to advance to the next preview c Select SKIP SEARCH if you do not want to perform Movie Advance then press OK to go back to the normal screen Pressing SKIP SEARCH activates the Skip Search function F pg 25 PERFORM MOVIE ADVANCE a If you selected MOVIE ADVANCE in step 3 and press OK the following screen will appear with a blue background The VCR will rewind the beginning of the tape then will fast motion to the beginning of the movie READY will appear and blink when the beginning of the movie is detected and the Stop mode will be engaged Press PLAY to view the movie ATTENTION Movie A
45. anaa an ag aa aaa A NAN da aia gagana 6 sa SAP Second Audio Program cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 35 Second ANGING aana asaba a Sa ae nabine gan ang a panan Da aaa ana 35 Select Cable Box Output Channel sccccsserseeeees 17 Select DBS Receiver Output Channel seeeeeeee 20 Semi Auto CLOCK Setting 4 sarasa doang wangian ian ewani 12 Skip Search a ssceapictaceesanecoautecccessdencotebeneneerrtexstesretecseaec 25 Slow Motion Playback sssweseserena rawana nara na awanane anan 24 Pece ONG san eee en Bana agak Na E ee ea aia 60 SQPB S VHS Quasi Play Back cceeeessseeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 SUI PCTS Pa CK 5 sasi aan a ga aaa ga KANGA a ang aa KANA 24 SUPEO E nisani daden aga a Na aa PUN a b Da aa aga aa 26 1 Tape Position MGIC ALON sawa aa aana kaa aga Ga aaa AAK A PIN 27 Tape Speed Setting sasasi inaa anana anaa kaa aa a 23 Time Zone Selector saananing a naka a gawaa pan ka baa agan 13 Tuner SECU seirian aa agan kajana ngana ka wa aana aana aaa bapa 14 rT Variable Speed Search cccsccsesessseessssesssssssssesersesees 24 VCR Plus Timer Programming 0000 aaa aanananane 36 VCR Plus Timer Recording soenoe aana nana 36 Video Saban akan aaa aaa kae kaga A aa gara naa dig dan 26 ee en OO FRONT VIEW O lena REC STOP EJECT PAUSE OK rm e H A IiI PITH top ew C OI eer og CO ajag Power On Off Button
46. ation s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus Program screen in step 5 When this happens set the correct the Guide Channel number for that station pg 38 VCR Plus Setup NOTES e Jo disengage the timer before recording starts press TIMER again Pressing once more re engages it In case of a power failure after programming the VCR s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes e When timer recording cable channels received through a Cable Box be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON 38 en TIMER RECORDING cont IMPORTANT U 5 a If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus f Program screen F step 5 on page 37 When this happens e U O perform the following steps to set the correct the Guide Channel number for that station Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV To ensure that VCR Plus Timer Recording operates correctly it mode is necessary to set the VCR Plus Guide Channel Set for each station Please read the following information carefully VCR Plus Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus assigns a VCR Plus Guide Channel to broadcast and cable TV channels These Guide Channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus Channel Codes Most TV listings have a section us
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48. cated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below e Cautions on page 2 e Important Products Safety Instructions on the previous pages CT NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections HA ANGGAP AKE RAN BE PE O NITIAL SETTINGS 8 Plug amp Play 0000 OOOOH HHHHHHHHHHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOHHOOO 8 Language 0000 O OOOOH OHOHHHHHHOHHHHHHHHHHHHHOHHHHHOHOHHOOOHOO 10 CHOC siccececcateccccaccoccstecctccnsececetecseoscsesecsoseces D PG DAN ON aj san estan a aaa na aga aaa aa raga aka a a angah Ka anas 11 SENTANU anara eaaa aa a ga aaa oad EEEE 12 NA TANGAN EEEE kaa nang ga ang Kagan a en AA ena BENG kaa aaa aana KANE 13 TONGI sarasa aaa ia aaa E aa anaa gana aa gawaa aane 14 Set Receivable Channels see eee eee nean anaa nane 14 Add Or Delete A Channel ccccccsccssccsscesceseees 15 Cable Box Control cccccsccccccccccccccccccccccces T Situate And Connect Controller cece eee ecco eee 16 Set Cable Box Output Channel amp Cable Box Brand ccc eecesecceccscceccscesccsscescenseesees 17 DBS Receiver Control 606000000000000000000000000000000 1D Situate And Connect Controller sseesee eee een 19 Set DBS Receiver Output Channel amp DBS Receiver Brand cccceccssccsccssccsccsscscesscescees 20 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 22 Simple Pl
49. cation 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 e Attention The Controller can also control a cable box If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used position the controller so its signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the DBS receiver and cable box DBS receiver Controller suggested locations Your VCR DBS receiver Controller Transmitter Connected Connected to to VIDEO ANT IN AUDIO IN Your VCR CABLE BOX e a About Your DBS Receiver This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS Receiver e The VCR s Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your DBS Receiver This eliminates the need for a separate DBS Receiver Remote Control Unit e The VCR s Controller can also control your DBS Receiver This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote Control unit refer to page 50 To set up the Controller go to page 20 en 19 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS Receiver s channels during timer recording NOTES The VCR can automatically change the DBS
50. ccur EN OO RECORDING Q A When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause Q A mode No The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode after 5 minutes to protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes What happens if the tape runs out during recording The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q A REC and remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast Yes but while you are setting the timer you won t see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu The audio from the tape or broadcast program will be present during the setting of the timer 90 en List Of Terms INDEX This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names A PA OG ENT E EE ON E EN E EE 51 Ada ANIC l seipso r E E a anana aga abani 15 AdO VIO QINOF aaa ang nai a pai a an Ba Na an Da E 29 Auto Channel Setting sasa aasisasararan anana a adan aaa ea aana ak age 14 Auto Daylight Sav
51. ce amp pg 36 or 40 The VCR Plus timer programming system eliminates the need IM r to input channel date start and stop time data when setting the timer record function Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record and the VCR s timer will be gt a automatically programmed The PlusCodes are the numbers rog ra Im IM Nn next to the programs in most TV listings LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is present Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode The VCR s power comes on automatically ACCESS VCR PLUS SCREEN Press PROG on the remote control VER PLUS e The clock must be set in order to access the VCR ee PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 haven t set the clock the PRESS TO SET Main Menu screen EXPRESS PROGRAMMING appears after an error PRESS PROG TO END message is displayed Refer to page 8 for the Plug amp Play procedure or page 11 for the clock setting procedure ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press the appropriate Z S If the VCR Plus Program screen appears go to step 5 NUMBER keys to enter the VCR PLUS PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the D s TV program you wish to QD M poe oe OK T If the Guide Channel Set PRESS ar screen appears go to step 4 PRESS PROG TO END D e To make correct
52. d AV COMPU LINK Television AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC s AV COMPU LINK components including amplifiers or receivers and televisions AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors For example simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on the TV s AV mode is selected and the VCR goes into play mode PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette s record safety tab is removed MAKE CONNECTION Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration in the left column e The mini plug cable is a mono 3 5 mm mini plug to mono 3 5 mm mini plug connector ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Press CHA or SHUTTLE PLUSA V to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK Press CHA v or SHUTTLE FUNCTION PLUSAV to move the highlight bar arrow to ENIMBASE ah AV COMPU LINK then AUTO sP gt EP TIMER OFF press OK or SHUTTLE VIDEO STABILIZER OFF PLUS gt to set to ON NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END PREVIOUS PAGE 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUDIO MONITOR AV COMPU LINK AUTO PICTURE SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU PE
53. dvance works only on prerecorded cassettes that have been recorded in the SP mode and have no safety tab If the VCR detects the EP mode after you press OK in step 4 the following screen appears MOVIE ADVANCE MOVIE ADVANCE CAN NOT BE SELECTED FOR EP RECORDINGS MOVIE ADVANCE MOVIE ADVANCE PRESS SKIP TO CANCEL SRARCHING FOR BEGINNING READY OF MOVIE NOTES Normally there is a period of black and no audio at the beginning and end of previews The Movie Advance feature detects those parts where the picture fades to black and the audio fades to silence and initiates fast motion to skip over the detected previews Some previews may not be detected and Movie Advance may not work properly e The setting you selected in step 3 remains in effect until the cassette is ejected Patents Pending PRESS PLAY TO START PRESS STOP TO CANCEL PRESS STOP TO CANCEL b If you selected MOVIE ADVANCE PREVIEW in step 3 and press OK the VCR will fast motion to the beginning of the next preview and normal playback will resume when it is detected Each press of SKIP SEARCH fast motions to the beginning of the next preview thereby skipping over one preview each time SS EN 9 1 GEN ga FERS PS l y 4 Z a Example Your VCR PAUSE AV COMPULINK Mini plug cable not supplied Audio Video cable AUDIO IN not supplie
54. e remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered i
55. e screen Press the NUMBER key 7 to select the desired band a TV To timer record a regular TV program received on the VCR b CATV To timer record a cable TV program received on the VCR or through a cable box unless CABLE BOX SET is set to OFF gt pg 17 c DBS To timer record a satellite program received through a DBS receiver e If BAND is set to TV at the Tuner Set screen pg 14 and CABLE BOX SET is set to OFF at the Cable Box Set screen tpg 17 CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen If BAND is set to CATV or CABLE BOX SET is set to ON TV will not be displayed PROGRAM 1 en 41 SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP to set the tape speed RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel To Timer Record Weekly Or Daily Serials anytime during steps 3 through 9 press WEEKLY NUMBER key 9 for weekly serials or DAILY NUMBER key 8 for daily serials Monday Friday Either WEEKLY or DAILY appears on the screen Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear NOTES e Jo disengage the timer before recording starts press TIMER again Pressing once more re engages it In case of a power failure after programming the
56. eing recorded disappears e If you are using the AV connection i pg 6 to view the output from your VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING Use the TV s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch 2 Display Elapsed Recording Time RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Before recording starts press C RESET The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the tape runs DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN During recording press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time Press OSD again to remove the display e Make sure SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 28 e The indications are not recorded we Ns Os OY NOTES e If a SAP program is received and 2ND AUDIO RECORD is set to ON the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio program is not recorded e If anon SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks EN 35 Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program Your VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi channel TV Sound broadcasts When the channel is changed e The STEREO indication appears on the screen
57. esser 24 G Guide Channel SUAS aana abaan ia aia kan aa 39 Hu Host Channel Selection s2sosc0sscseigeeveseescosetseesssencneencneens 12 index SCAG ii aisi pan aaa a AN a aa Da ARA aaa a aga anaa aa EN 25 meere C as EO aas paga ia ta ere ere rr terete re eres ere ar aa GA 22 INSANE REVIEW ani naanin ani rabana bai aa aranan aa aa katan ara pakan nia 25 ITR Instant Timer Recording ssccsssesssnnnnececeesees 44 L Language SelecliOi sasana nas anibani a ajaa aaa ka gaib 10 Mo IA II I VVC U Ul isa sa aaa gan nag aa ag anapa gada a gana aa gg Bagan Ana 10 Manual Channel Seting sanesa aga akan aaa aaa aa banga 15 Manual Clock SENG usa nawa iga ia aaa naa dag eerie de anakan 13 Manual Tracking sasasi aaa anaa aana anaa aaa a aaa aa 25 MBR Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 0 0000 48 Movie Advance ss sasaran ranira dana sinaban an nanak an ag akadi 30 N Next F nction VICINION toast cmap asia a ARANE NEGEN EN AGE 27 OO On Screen Display secncecsnseoceencancsnennnentessodintanenaateveewnees 28 Po FB gt U EEE NGNE AKA NA BK 8 a L E E N a E AN 22 AVIS oer Ny SAE TAA secu sient EN AA E KENE 8 Ro Record Salety TaD asa aaa pre neces reer aera NR E agan a rere a 23 aaa el A ETE E RE E EA a EN 23 Repeat PlaybatK sus busa ageng anaa aan pan BR Gd pa EN gae Ena 27 Reverse Motion Playback ccssssssesssecceeceeceeeeeeees 24 Reverse Slow Motion Playback cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 24 KEL ONOK aaa ta aa a NG gga
58. ext Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding Before continuing ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind press REW then press PLAY within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind press REW then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind press REW then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the cassette s record safety tab is removed 28 EN LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Superimpose This function switchable between ON and OFF determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHAW or SHUTTLE PLUSA V then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b SELECT SUPERIMPOSE SET MODE Move the highlight bar FUNCTION arrow to SUPERIMPOSE eee SHUTTLE PLUSA Y then SG SP EP TIMER OTE press OK or SHUTTLE VIDEO STABILIZER OFF PLUS to select the NEXT PAGE desired mode SELECT WITH A w AND OK a Select ON if you want PRESS MENU TO END the superimposed operational indications on the TV screen b Select OFF if you do not want the superimposed operational indications on the screen RETURN TO NORMAL
59. 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 an SAP broadcast e Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio To Record Stereo Programs simply follow the basic recording procedure To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording set AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI at the Function screen lt gt pg 29 To Record SAP Programs ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET by pressing CHAW or SHUTTLE PLUSA V then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b SELECT 2ND AUDIO RECORD SET MODE Move the highlight bar arrow to 2ND AUDIO RECORD by pressing CH AY or SHUTTLE PLUS AV then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS P to set to ON SELECT WITH a v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE AUTO SP gt EP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE PREVIOUS PAGE 2ND AUDIO RECORD AUDIO MONITOR AV COMPU LINK AUTO PICTURE SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU 4 36 en Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time Vv R i U 5 as The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus or Express Timer Programming up to 8 shows as far as a year in advan
60. g CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUSAV then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt to set to ON or OFF FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE AUTO SP gt EP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH A w AND OK PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTE For safety when AUTO TIMER is set to OFF all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged To disengage the timer press TIMER 44 my TIMER RECORDING cont This easy method lets you record from 30 minutes to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the VCR off after Instant Timer se m START RECORDING Recording 1 Press REC on the front panel ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press REC to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes 3 NOTES You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR s front panel After you set the ITR time the previous display reappears e To check the remaining time press REC once during record ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 seconds or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment Ci mv 45 Edit To Or From Another VCR Player Your VCR
61. g the NUMBER keys then press STOP Follow the example shown below Check if the TV s power goes off as it should If it does try other operations step 3 e Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV you don t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control s batteries PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other OPERATE TV First while holding down TV press the corresponding button POWER TV CH TV VCR TV VOL NUMBER keys 3 e For some brands of TV you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys NOTE Depending on the type of TV there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC Ex To set remote control to RCA 05 MBRSET MBR SET TINI MAGNAVOX Rel A 7 gt gt gt AB amp gt Release PANASONIC RCA Hold SHARP down Press in succession SONY TOSHIBA ZENITH HITACHI SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS en 49 e Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control Y The VCR s remote control can control functions on the brands q of cable boxes listed below Some cable box brands have more uN than one code If your cable box does not function with a Ba specified code try other codes EA TURN ON THE CABLE BOX Turn the power on using the cable box s remote control i i i
62. hannels manually lt pg 11 15 power on the VCR The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically NOTES Auto clock set is performed first The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock Auto blinks on the front display panel during Auto clock set Auto channel set is performed next The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CHA YW buttons It skips non receivable channels During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set e When Plug amp Play has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed e If an incorrect time or appears on the display panel see What To Do If Plug amp Play Has Failed on next page IMPORTANT e Don t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug amp Play is in progress e f you perform Plug amp Play successfully there s no need to perform the Clock pg 11 and Tuner pg 14 procedures If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Add Or Delete A Channel on page 15 During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Plug amp Play Completed Auto blinks The channel numbers are displayed The current time including as they are scanned and set AM PM is displayed
63. hat makes it possible to play back S VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution m HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment E As an ENERGY STAR Partner JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type
64. he forward direction Continue to press and release SHUTTLE PLUS ka a to select the reverse slow motion reverse play and reverse search modes OR During still picture press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS BP for forward slow motion or press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS ka a for reverse slow motion Release to return to still picture OR For forward slow motion during still picture press and hold PAUSE for more than 2 seconds Press PAUSE again to return to still picture To resume normal playback press PLAY Variable Speed Search Reverse Motion Playback ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH During playback repeatedly press and release SHUTTLE PLUS kaa or BP to select the search speed NOTE Refer to the following for the operations described on this page e To increase the speed in the forward direction press and release BPI repeatedly to select the various forward search modes e To decrease the speed in the forward direction press and release kd e To play in reverse slow motion and in reverse play mode continue to press Mad repeatedly after selecting all the forward slow motion modes Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow motion Pla Forward search play slow motion y search T olavback PLAY 3 steps 5 steps 5 steps 4 steps O resume normal playDaCk Press A Reverse Forward High Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH SPEED SEARCH During playback or still press FF for forward high speed sea
65. hose channels have been preset to If you need the skipped channels them are skipped over be skipped restore them F pg 15 2 The channel can t be changed e Recording is in progress Press PAUSE to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording 3 The remote control won t operate e The remote control brand setting is Re set the remote control to the my TV or cable box or DBS receiver incorrect correct brand CF pg 48 or 49 or 50 4 Even though Auto or Semi Auto The clock setting data received from Select a different Host Channel during clock setting has been selected the the Host Channel is incorrect the Semi Auto setting procedure clock is incorrect C pg 12 or perform the Manual setting procedure lt gt pg 13 ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power back in Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search A The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the head
66. il the desired date appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b Press and hold CH A or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to change the date by 15 days SET YEAR Press CH AW or SHUTTLE PLUS AV until the desired year appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS P twice SELECT D S T MODE Press CH AW or SHUTTLE PLUS AVY to select the desired mode a Set to ON so that the adjustment to your VCR s clock will be made on the clock itself b Set to OFF if Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you START CLOCK Press MENU and normal screen appears To Make Corrections Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b until the item you want to change blinks then press CH A w or SHUTTLE PLUS Av 14 en INITIAL SETTINGS cont Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER Tuner 1 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU arrow to TUNER SET by pressing CHA or FUNCTION SET SHUTTLE PLUSA y then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b PRESS a THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Move the highlight bar TUNER SET arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET by pressing CHAYW or SHUTTLE PLUSA y then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU T
67. inal carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel ACCESSORIES To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 62 en WARRANTY Only in U S A LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period PARTS LABOR 1 YR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for th
68. ing TIME sasases tawan ei a pagan gagat abian 12 AUO PICUNG saanane aa np aab ana aan ri aan anirnaken gabira 32 PAULO OP gt ER TINET arranoa ag a a awa A aaa 43 AUO TNE sia aaa eaaa aa a anaa a anga di aaa a a ea aaa pa aga kadia aaa 43 Automate TRACKING sassone 25 AD SE en aa aa aaa a aa aaa asa ja aaa aa a a Na EA 45 AV Compu Link Playback eessen 31 AY CONNECCION aeron aana tatane aja aj a anan anda annie Baga ajan aj a 6 B DANG aee ae AAE AIEA AT TSN 14 C gt Eee MA AN E ee er eer Na 16 Cable Box Brand Setting scsssssssansnsoneeaeceaposaaessnarnenannancns 18 Cable Box Controller sasa anara taa yaaa e pa NA aa NA aaa ga Nan 16 Cancel Progra sawara barakan anan aba apana naa Da saeni aana nai 42 Cassette FCI GI catieactncetenccieowscshoswennmtepoaieneaszatounonsaaunes 22 Eea TAKON e E rrr nee ee 42 TSO Tsang aaa ana aa aa kad aaa aga an kaag aa aaa aa aia pina 6 CO E a aa teresa eed aaa aan eee eater ae ae ian 5 COUET RESE saa aaa aa anakan kk bana aga Sa anan pana bad anyana Aan agin aa 27 D o Wish ai arent meer rere NR a aeeai 19 DBS Receiver Brand Setting ssiissssvcesseevergavaevtesewssendceens 21 DBS Receiver Controller sscssssssseceeececeeceeeeeees 19 Delete Channel cescaccsaesinenadeavaacsnadswsasianws nean anna a naen eaaa 15 E gt EO e E E 45 Express MOF PrOCTaNIMINE cssschsseapoetussecortsenmtostanseets 40 Express Timer Recording ssssssssrsssssssssssssosesssreeeeeeess 40 F Frame by Frame Playback s
69. input the for WNJU Ind VCR Plus Guide Channel GUIDE CHANNEL SET number as shown in the S TV listing Then press OK GUIDE CHE Cl or SHUTTLE PLUS b e f you receive your channels with a cable ae KEY an box and if you have PRESS MENU TO END properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If not refer to pages 16 18 and re perform the procedure INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CHA v SHUTTLE Ex If WNJU Ind is PLUSA or the received on channel 47 appropriate NUMBER keys GUIDE CHANNEL SET to input the number of the channel on which the UIDEGH N67 Guide Channel s broad CE TG casts are received Then press OK or SHUTTLE PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 PLUSP OR 4 THEN Ok PRESS MENU TO END e Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each instance RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU AO en TIMER RECORDING cont You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be Express Timer seen lt LOAD A CASSETTE Programming F 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 comes on and the counter is reset automatically ACCESS VCR PLUS SCREEN Press PROG Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN Press START
70. ion of the other program 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 E Not recorded EN I CHECK PROGRAM DATA The PlusCode number you PROGRAM 1 M entered and the matching VCR PLUS 12345678 Timer Recording informa START STOP lt NG 8 00PM 10 00PM tion is displayed on the DATE CH Program screen Check to 12 24 98 12 SP THU make sure it s accurate PRESS 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY e To change the stop time ae SP EP press STOP e To timer record daily or weekly serials press DAILY NUMBER 8 or WEEKLY NUMBER 9 DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear e If you made a mistake press CANCEL to access the VCR Plus screen again and input the correct PlusCode number e If the PlusCode number you inputted is incorrect ERROR may appear on the screen to advise you of the error This happens when the PlusCode number is for a program which has already passed ERROR is displayed for about 5 seconds and the VCR Plus screen reappears SET TAPE SPEED Press SP EP RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting st
71. ions press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER The Guide Channel GUIDE CHANNEL SET Number which is assigned to the TV or cable station GUIDE CHS 127 for the PlusCode number rag that you entered in step 3 will appear automatically PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 on the Guide Channel Set OR av THEN 0K screen Input the number PRESS PROG TO END of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box using the NUMBER keys CH Aw or SHUTTLE PLUS Av 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 already 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 16 18 ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded Pattern 1 The program with the lower program number will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 2 The program that is broadcast earlier will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 3 The program that is broadcast earlier will be recorded followed by the remaining port
72. l United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 101 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 954 472 1960 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the orig
73. n the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase ONDA WD There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC
74. nd begin viewing the most recent timer recorded program ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW 1 The power comes on and the VCR rewinds to the index code indicating the start of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically You can access a program 2 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape If for example you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one press REVIEW three times e f necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program e f the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed it will play the tape from the beginning It will not fast forward to an index code e The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR s power is on Manual Tracking Once playback begins the VCR s automatic tracking function is engaged If tracking noise appears in the picture you can override this and make the adjustment manually ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE During playback press the CHA and w buttons on the VCR s front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING Press CH A or w on the VCR s front panel or remote Press briefly for fine adjust or press and hold for coarse adjust Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are
75. ngs as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d lf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
76. ol s batteries OPERATE DBS RECEIVER First while holding down CABLE DBS press the corresponding button POWER TV CH NUMBER keys e Depending on the DBS receiver you may have to press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys e To change the DBS receiver s channel press TV CH or the NUMBER keys The CH button can be used to change the VCR s channel only NOTES e Depending on the type of DBS receiver there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control It s not possible to operate a DBS receiver that is not equipped with a remote control sensor e Though ECHOSTAR has a number of different remote codes this remote control is applicable only to one of those codes preset at the factory It s not possible to set the remote control for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE Ex To set remote control to JVC 51 JVC DISH Network MBRSET ECHOSTAR DISH Network gt gt gt gt Release PRIMESTAR i f SONY DSS RCA DSS Hold down Press in succession ENO Control Two JVC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently one set to respond to your remote control s A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals
77. operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 5 Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature e The Index on pages 56 59 lists frequently used terms and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual This section also illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the remote control e The F mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information e Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indi
78. r STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette INFORMATION This video recorder is equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S VHS format with regular VHS resolution e SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution e S VHS recording is not possible with this video recorder Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 7 120 ST 1204 TICO oe ST 210 Compact VHS TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes However it will record regular VHS signals only EN 293 OAD A CASSETE S IM Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette Recording SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV Press CHA Or press the appropriate NUMBER mode keys then press ENTER The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not e f you use the RF connection by pressing the TV VCR button select VCR mode to view the program to be recorded
79. ramming can t be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact Check the programmed data and re program as necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program Connect the Controller correctly F pg 16 After confirming your cable box s output channel number re access the Cable Box Set screen and select the correct number pg 17 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Connect the Controller correctly F pg 19 After confirming your DBS receiver s output channel number re access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number pg 20 Set the correct DBS Receiver brand code lt pg 21 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Set CABLE BOX SET to OFF I gt pg 17 Re perform the VCR Plus setup procedure lt gt pg 38 Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program information lt gt pg 42 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 5 4 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont a KA PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION When scanning channels some of e T
80. rch or REW for reverse high speed search 1 To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE For short searches during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds When released normal playback resumes Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback Normal playback resumes automatically NOTES e Jo return to normal playback during a Skip Search press PLAY e Ifthe Skip Menu screen appears see page 30 Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording You can find and automatically play back from the start of any recording using the Index Search function START SEARCH While the tape is stopped press SHUTTLE PLUS ka a or gt lt or D ACCESS DISTANT CODE To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press SHUTTLE PLUS ka or gt gt lt or gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 28 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located 2 e f necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed EN P 5 Instant ReView At the press of a button you can power up your VCR rewind the tape a
81. recorded on other VCRs select ON or PREVIOUS PAGE OFF as desired to give 2ND AUDIO RECORD the best picture AUDIO MONITOR AV COMPU LINK AUTO PICTURE SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU Ss EN OD Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22 Simple Playback before continuing START PLAYBACK Press PLAY e The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use NOTES e When using rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs set AUTO PICTURE in step 4 of the Preparation procedure to either ON or OFF as desired to give the best picture pg 32 The Auto Picture screen only appears at the begin ning of automatic tracking Even though the screen doesn t appear after that the Auto Picture function is operative e Jo display the Auto Picture screen SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the Auto Picture screen will not appear pg 28 JAE WF NG nM 34 en LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont Record One Program While Watching Another ENGAGE TV MODE Recording Features During recording Press TV VCR The VCR s VCR indicator goes out If you are using the RF connection pg 6 to view the output from your VCR the TV broadcast b
82. s Q During search slow still and frame by frame playback I can t hear any audio What s the problem A This is normal Q During search still and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause A Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the picture Q When returning from multi speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should be concerned about this A No it is normal Q Noise bars appear during multi speed search What s the problem A This is normal Q When playing back programs that have been timer recorded with consecutive times such one program from 8 00 to 9 00 and another one from 9 00 to 10 00 the picture and sound become momentarily distorted at the point where the first program ends and the second program begins Is this a malfunction A No This is normal Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes Q Sometimes during Index Search the VCR can t find the program want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together Q During playback on screen operational indicators sometimes jitter Why does this happen A If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen indicators may o
83. s the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the S Cable Box Code from the CABLE BOX BRAND LIST shown below then press OK CABLE BOX BRAND SET AA CS PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK TO TEST e f the cable box s PRESS MENU TO END channel changes to 9 setting is complete Press OK and CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then it returns to the normal screen e f the cable box s channel does not change to 9 press CH AY or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to NO then press OK By entering another code repeat step 8 until the cable box s channel changes to 9 e f 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 between 1 and 25 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST ARCHER CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 2 8 DIAMOND 1 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1 4 6 11 12 15 HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 1 4 6 11 12 15 NOVAVISION 2 8 OAK 7 20 PANASONIC 13 14 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX 5 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE TELEVIEW 5 16 24 TOCOM 1 4 16 UNIKA 1 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 3 9 22 ZENITH 3 9 22 5 15 16 17 21 24 25 DBS Receiver Control Suggested Lo
84. ss OK in step 7 CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen will appear perform the manual clock setting procedure on page 13 If you press MENU after the clock has been set the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears NOTES Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands it is possible that it will not work with your cable box If your cable box doesn t respond to any code between 1 and 25 you can t use the Controller to change cable box channels In this case make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording Please contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with one that is compatible with your VCR The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording If your cable box is one that can t be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you can t use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller please contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 INITIAL SETTINGS cont ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN Press OK ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND Pres
85. t to set to ADD or eae PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 SKIP as required Repeat OR a Y THEN OK Ces OK for each channel you want PRESS MENU TO END to add or skip RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU 16en Cable Box Control Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the cable box s remote sensor Attention The Controller can also control a DBS receiver If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used position the controller so its signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the cable box and DBS receiver Cable box Your VCR Controller suggested locations Cable box Controller Transmitter Connected to Connected ANT IN to VIDEO AUDIO IN Your VCR CABLE BOX i i INITIAL SETTINGS cont This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box descrambler The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording The Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus gt pg 36 or Express Timer Programming F pg 40 Situate And Connect Controller SITUATE CONTROLLER Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the cable box s remote sensor is unobstructed ATTACH CONTROLLER Fasten securely using the s
86. ts at a time HAMLIN 10 16 19 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 01 04 06 11 12 15 NOVAVISION OAK PANASONIC PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY 19 REMBRANDT 01 16 17 SAMSUNG 05 16 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX 05 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 05 16 24 TOCOM 01 04 16 UNIKA 01 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 03 09 22 ZENITH 03 09 22 Ex To set remote control to RCA 14 CABLE MBRSET DBS T Ppp _ Hold Press in succession down 2 O EN SPECIAL FEATURES cont DBS Receiver Multi Brand Remote Control The VCR s remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receivers listed below TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER Turn the power on using the DBS receiver s remote control ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND While holding down CABLE DBS on the VCR s remote control press MBR SET and use the NUMBER keys to enter the DBS receiver brand number from the chart in the left column and then press STOP Follow the example shown below Check if the DBS receiver s power goes off as it should If it does try other operations step 3 PA CABLE DBS NI ZE Fak L a L e Once you have set the remote control to operate the DBS receiver you don t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote contr
87. ually a chart indicating the Guide Channel numbers assigned to each station For accurate VCR Plus Programming the VCR Plus Guide Channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area 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 broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press CHAY or SHUTTLE MAIN MENU PLUSAV to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET TUNER SET INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END EN OGD ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press CHA w or SHUTTLE INITIAL SET PLUSAY to move the NGANG at bak allow 0 LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE CABLE BOX SET PLUS b DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH 4 AND OK PRESS MENU TO END INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER Press CHA SHUTTLE Ex When inputting the PLUSAY or the appropriate Guide Channel number NUMBER keys to
88. upplied adhesive strip CONNECT CABLE BOX TO VCR The connection method depends on the type of cable box you have If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR Set the VCR to channel L 1 for the rear AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors or channel F 1 for the front AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors to use the cable box If your cable box doesn t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect the antenna output connector on the cable box to the ANT IN connector on the rear of your VCR Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box RF output see page 17 also NOTE When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR 4 About Your Cable Box This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box e The VCR s Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your Cable Box This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote Control Unit 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 Control unit refer to page 49 To set up the Controller go to page 17 SS ew 17 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV Set Cable Box Output ee Channel amp Cable Box Brand
89. wer off the VCR the Plug amp Play function will be automatically reactivated and Auto will be displayed on the VCR s front panel If Plug amp Play is not performed but the antenna cable is connected correctly perform the Manual Clock Set procedure lt pg 13 Auto channel set has not yet taken place so please also perform the Set Receivable Channels procedure t pg 14 1Oen INITIAL SETTINGS cont This VCR offers you the choice to view on screen messages in English Spanish or French not including messages superimposed La Nn U a on the TV picture Select the desired language using this procedure The default setting is ENGLISH 1 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET eens by pressing CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUSA vy then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b MAIN MENU PRESS 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT LANGUAGE Move the highlight bar INITIAL SET arrow to LANGUAGE sacks f A LOCK SET a ies He pe ah HUTTLE PLUS Av then GUIDE CHANNEL SET press OK or SHUTTLE CABLE BOX SET PLUS b to select the DBS RECEIVER SET desired language SELECT WITH A w AND OK PRESS MENU TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU

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