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1. Al Locating particular scene rapidly Picture Search m High Speed Picture Search Possible during normal playback or still picture playback You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape To do forward picture search press FF To do reverse picture search press REW lt e If you press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds simply releasing it cancels the picture search and normal playback resumes To resume normal playback press PLAY gt m Variable Speed Picture Search Possible during normal playback You can change the speed of picture search How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote To do forward picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS gt gt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases To decrease the speed while forward picture search toward normal playback then reverse picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS lt repeatedly To do reverse picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases while reverse picture search e To decrease the speed while reverse picture search toward normal playback then forward picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY gt Reverse Forward Reverse Reverse Reverse
2. JON Allok lol ool 7 m lE 0006 KY n lt z DOA t N 2 A JO U gg U FN U pah U REW lt lt FF gt gt aa Ji R 11 T Z Other Useful functions for playback Video Calibration c pg 40 When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures Picture Control gt pg 40 This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference Video Stabilizer pg 41 You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR Blue Back c pg 41 When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the following cases When receiving a channel not in use When stopping playback G Locating beginning of recordings index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR You can find and automatically play back from the beginning of any recording using the Index Search function Start search While the tape is not running press SHUTTLE PLUS Haa or gt gt on the Remote 2 Access distant code
3. EN 21 This VCR can check the tape condition during playback and recording and realizes the best possible pictures Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Do not apply too much pressure when inserting The VCR turns on automatically The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 e If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically 2 Start playback Press PLAY gt e Tape speed SP or EP is automatically detected e The S VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape recorded in S VHS mode or in S VHS ET mode c pg 27 e If VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting lt pg 40 VIDEO CALIBRATION appears on the screen and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking e If the tape ends during playback or fast forward search the cassette indication OO blinks for a few seconds and the VCR starts rewinding the tape automatically To stop playback Press STOP MH on the Remote or STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel To rewind the tape Press REW lt lt To fast forward the tape Press FF gt gt To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel when the tape is not running You can also ej
4. e Each time you press the button Satellite Auto Recording standby mode turns on and off When it is off the REC LINK lamp goes off gt gt Fe El IMPORTANT Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program starts broadcasting otherwise the ee e ea VCR will start recording when the DBS receiver is turned on smn NOTES While the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode or after Satellite Auto Recording is finished the VCR will not enter the timer recording standby mode even though AUTO TIMER is set to ON pg 40 e f you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress recording stops Video Calibration pg 40 does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress Auto Clock c pg 11 does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used If you engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode while the DBS receiver is turned on the VCR will not start Satellite Auto Recording even though the REC LINK lamp blinks When you turn off and on the DBS receiver once again the VCR starts recording f you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver or cable box
5. Ho CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE ARCHER 01 05 17 CABLETENNA 01 17 CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 02 DIAMOND 01 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 NOVAVISION 02 OAK 07 PANASONIC 13 14 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 02 SIGMA 07 SL MARX 05 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 05 16 24 TOCOM 01 04 16 UNIKA 01 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 03 09 22 ZENITH 03 09 22 This Remote can control some functions of the cable boxes listed below Some cable box brands have more than one code If your cable box does not function with a specified code try other codes Turn on the cable box Turn on the cable box using the Power button on the cable box or its Remote Enter cable box brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold CABLE DBS Press MBR SET Press the Number keys to enter your cable box s brand code by referring to the table below Press OK and release CABLE DBS The cable box should turn off If it does try other operations below gt step EB Once you have set the Remote to operate the cable box
6. U n U JAN U i U HA Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually Access Main Menu screen Press MENU INITIAL SETTINGS cont Access Tuner Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Access Manual Channel Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS TUNER SET AV to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt SELECT WITH a v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Add or skip desired channels To add channels Press the Number MANUAL CHANNEL SET keys to input a channel number you SATY want to add Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt to PAG MUNGENG ox set to ADD PRESS MENU TO END Repeat and to add other channels To skip channels Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to input a channel number you want to skip Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt to set to SKIP Repeat and to skip other channels Return to normal screen Press MENU EN 15 Cable Box Control Setting Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the cable box s remote sensor ATTENTION The
7. Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do
8. Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting If you want to add or delete channels use Manual Channel Set F pg 14 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Tuner Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS MAIN MENU AV to move the FUNCTION SET highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then INITIAL SET press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END EJ Perform Auto Channel Set You can automatically TUNER SET set the receivable BAND CATV channels in your area in the order of their MANUAL CHANNEL SET frequencies Press SHUTTLE PLUS AVY to move the highlight bar arrow to SELECT WITH a v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b SCANNING PRESS MENU TO END NOTES When Auto Channel Set is complete SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen f the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again Return to normal screen Press MENU INFORMATION The VCR selects the correct band TV or CATV automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set screen 14 en D i A ra 9
9. Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure the following will take place 1 This VCR starts the Plug amp Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting 2 If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date After timer recording is completed the VCR turns off automatically You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded If the tape reaches its end during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected To timer record cable or satellite channels be sure to keep the cable box or DBS receiver turned on ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a DBS receiver unless DBS RECEIVER SET is set to OFF c pg 19 the band indication TV CATV or DBS appears under the channel number indication TV To timer record a regular TV broadcast received on the VCR PROGRAM 1 START STOP DATE cH SUN S PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY 7 DBS THEN OK PRESS PROG TO END CATV To timer record a cable TV broadcast received on the VCR
10. 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 lf the product has been exposed to rain or water d lf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e 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 which have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may
11. To ensure that VCR Plus timer recording operates correctly it is necessary to set the VCR Plus Guide Channel Set for each station Read the following information carefully VCR Plus guide channel matching The VCR Plus programing system assigns a VCR Plus guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus channel codes Most TV listings have a section usually a chart indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to each station For accurate VCR Plus programing the VCR Plus guide channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area NOTES In many instances the VCR Plus guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details e Many TV stations can be viewed on cable Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Initial Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS AMEND aY to mave INS FUNCTION SET highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt PRESS 4 Y THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Access Guide Channel Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SET AV to move the highlight bar arrow to GADA SET ENGHEN GUIDE CHANNEL A CABLE BOX SET SET
12. is played back While playing back a monaural tape sounds on the normal track will be heard MIX Both sounds on the Hi Fi regardless of this setting track and normal track are fRF connection pg 7 is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI mixed and played baek You can also use the A MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor sound pg 23 E S VHS MODE You can determine which recording mode either S VHS mode or VHS ON mode is used for recording on S VHS tapes OFF When this function is set to ON you can record on S VHS tapes with S VHS picture quality When this function is set to OFF you can record on S VHS tapes with VHS picture quality NOTES e S VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings with horizontal resolution of 400 lines comparing with the 230 lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings To achieve the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S VHS mode But remember that a conventional VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S VHS tapes recorded in S VHS mode e S VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode except when using S VHS ET mode c pg 27 ON OFF E AV COMPU LINK The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used as either the REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COMPUL
13. To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press SHUTTLE PLUS mea or gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 39 40 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded Beginning of the current Current position program recorded on the tape Previous Next program program recorded recorded e If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW lt lt or FF gt gt after playback starts NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is resumed from recording pause H Locating beginning of timer recordings instant Review At the press of a button you can turn on the VCR rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer recorded program After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged press REVIEW The VCR turns on and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer recorded program then begins playback automatically You can access a program of 2 to 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 If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW d or FF gt after playbac
14. To watch recordings with close caption set this function to OFF E BLUE BACK When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the ON following cases OFF When receiving a channel not in use When stopping playback NOTE When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals set this function to OFF HI 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF When this function is set to ON e If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio is not recorded e If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded 42 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below IH AUDIO MONITOR This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously normal and Hi Fi on a Hi Fi stereo tape HI FI Normally select this fie Hi Fi sound is played You can select the sound track s to listen to while playing back a Hi Fi back stereo tape HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi In addition when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two channel is played back separate audio programs on the Hi Fi tracks you can choose either one HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi by selecting either HI FI L or HI FI R channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track NOTES
15. cont DBS Receiver Control Setting Suggested location Place the DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver s remote sensor ATTENTION The Controller can also control a cable box If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS receiver and cable box DBS receiver Controller Your VCR suggested locations DBS receiver Controller To To RF output Audio Video output Transmitter f or To To AUDIO ANTENNA IN VIDEO IN Your VCR CABLE BOX a 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 Controller is not supplied with this unit It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory package The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using Express timer programing pg 34 Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus timer recording Ifa cable box is also u
16. information pg 37 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE gt ENDS OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 When scanning channels some of Those channels have been preset to If you need the skipped channels them are skipped over be skipped restore them F pg 14 2 The channel cannot be changed e Recording is in progress Press PAUSE II to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording 3 The Remote will not operate your e The brand codes are set incorrectly Reset the correct brand codes F pg TV or cable box or DBS receiver 49 50 or 51 4 Even though Auto or Semiauto e The clock setting data received from Select a different host channel during Clock Set has been performed the the host channel is incorrect Semiauto Clock Set pg 11 or clock is incorrect perform Manual Clock Set F pg 12 MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensation may occur keep the VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture before inserting a tape ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction If the VC
17. not supplied Mini plug cable not supplied E REAR AUX INPUT You have to select which terminal either VIDEO composite or S VIDEO VIDEO Y C separate signals to use as the video input terminal on the S VIDEO rear panel Make sure you select the correct terminal otherwise you may fail in recording editing on this VCR 44 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont This function allows you to automatically record a ate ite uto satellite program which is timer programed on your DBS receiver e Recor in Preparation Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN L 1 connectors on the rear otherwise you cannot use this function e You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer To use these connectors you have to select which one to use pg 43 REC LINK lamp Set timer program on DBS receiver e For timer programing method refer to the manual supplied with the DBS receiver Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact Set tape speed Press SP EP to set the recording speed Engage Satellite Auto Recording standby mode Press REC LINK The VCR turns off automatically and the REC LINK lamp lights Satellite Auto Recording standby mode When signals come into the VCR from the DBS receiver the VCR starts recording the REC LINK lamp blinks and stops recording and goes off when signals stop coming in
18. or through a cable box unless CABLE BOX SET is set to OFF gt pg 16 DBS _ To timer record a satellite broadcast received through a DBS receiver NOTE If BAND is set to TV on the Tuner Set screen pg 13 and CABLE BOX SET is set to OFF on the Cable Box Set screen pg 16 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 If the channel number entered requires that the band be set 7 DBS is displayed on the screen If this happens press the Number key 7 DBS to select DBS 36 EN Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Timer warning display A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer recording is to start in 5 minutes if you are not in the timer recording standby mode at that time Press TIMER to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode To clear the display press CANCEL on the Remote WARNING TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON CANCEL TIMER RECORDING cont A Checking program settings 1 Disengage timer Press TIMER then press POWER When AUTO TIMER pg 40 is set to ON you do not have to press TIMER 2 Access Program
19. then press OK or DBS RECEIVER SET SHUTTLE PLUS b SELECT WITH a v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Input guide channel number Press the Number keys Fu When inputting the or SHUTTLE PLUS AV guide channel number 6 to input the VCR Plus for WNJU Ind guide channel number SIDE CHANNEL SET as shown in the TV S listing then press OK or eume c i SHUTTLE PLUS gt 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 15 17 and re perform the procedure PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR a THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END EN 33 Input receiving channel number Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS AY EX If WNJU Ind is to input the number of the channel on which GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CH S 6 a received on channel 47 the guide channel s broadcasts are received then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR a Y THEN OK e Repeat steps E and Hl PRESS MENU TO END for each instance 4 Return to normal screen Press MENU 34 EN TIMER RECORDING cont You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to e Exp ress Ti Im e r 8 broadcasts as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer gt Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mod
20. 15 28 NOVAVISION 2 8 OAK 7 20 PANASONIC 13 14 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY 19 REMBRANDT 1 16 17 SAMSUNG 5 16 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 2 8 SIGMA 7 20 SL MARX 5 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 5 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 5 16 24 TOCOM 1 4 16 UNIKA 1 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 3 9 22 ZENITH 3 9 22 NOTES The Controller may not work with all types of cable box If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and 25 you cannot use the Controller to change cable box channels In this case make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording If your cable box cannot be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you cannot use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording If the VCR s memory backup expires because of a power failure set the cable box output channel and brand again For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 537 5722 18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS
21. Check screen Press PROG CHECK PR START 8 00P 10 00A 11 30P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRESS CHECK TO NEXT 3 Access Program screen Press PROG CHECK again to check more detailed information Each time you press PROG CHECK the next program s Program screen appears When all Program screens are shown normal screen resumes Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording Auto Timer c pg 40 When AUTO TIMER is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode Auto SP gt EP Timer c pg 41 If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for recording in SP mode the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in length EN 37 Canceling or changing program settings Access Program screen Repeat steps 1 to 3 on page 36 Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown To chang
22. Controller can also control a DBS receiver If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and DBS receiver Cable box Controller suggested locations Your VCR Cable box To To RF output Audio Video Controller output Transmitter or To To ANTENNA AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Your VCR The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box descrambler The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programmed using VCR Plus c pg 30 or Express timer programing pg 34 NOTE The Controller is not supplied with this unit It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory package Installing Controller Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the cable box s remote sensor Make sure the path between the Controller and the cable box s remote sensor is not blocked 2 Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller EJ Connect cable box to VCR e If your cable box does not have audio video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on
23. Memory 23 0 On screen display 27 p PBS channel 8 PICTURE CONTROL 40 Playback 21 Plug amp Play 8 R REAR AUX INPUT 43 Recording 25 Repeat play 22 S S VHS MODE 42 Satellite Auto Recording 44 Special effect playback Frame by Frame Playback 29 High Speed Picture Search 28 How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons 28 Picture Search 28 Skip Search 29 Slow Motion Playback 29 Still Picture Playback 29 Variable Speed Picture Search 28 Specifications 61 SUPERIMPOSE 40 T Tape speed 25 44 Time counter 22 26 Time zone selection 11 Timer recording Canceling 37 Changing 36 Checking 37 Express 34 Guide channel setting 32 VCR Plus 30 Timer warning display 36 Tracking 23 Troubleshooting 53 Tuner setting Adding channels 14 Auto Channel Set 13 Deleting channels 14 Manual Channel Set 14 v VCR Plus timer programing 30 VIDEO CALIBRATION 40 VIDEO STABILIZER 41 2ND AUDIO RECORD 41 5 8 EN INDEX cont Front panel POWER button gt pg 21 25 REC LINK button and lamp pg 44 0 Cassette loading slot D Front display panel gt pg 58 REVIEW button F pg 24 D Remote sensor O REW a4 lt 4 button F pg 21 25 28 CH button F pg 25 34 PLAY gt button c pg 21 SP EP button 7 pg 25 31 35 OFF e gt gt gt button r pg 21 25 28 REC button pg 25 26 AUDIO VIDEO input connectors 17 pg 46 D PAUSE
24. O C 5 SHUTTLE PLUS b SELECT WITH A Y AND OK PRESS MENU TO END C 5 Select cable box output channel Your selection depends CABLE BOX SET on how your cable box N is connected to your i a N VCR e If your cable box is connected to your PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END VCR s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until the channel number representing the cable box s output CH2 CH9 appears on the screen e if your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen If your cable box is connected to your VCR s f AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Setting cable box output Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote al channel amp brand ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen After installation set the cable box output s channel and e If you do not use a cable box its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until work correctly OFF appears on the screen Turn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box Access Cable Box Brand Set screen Press OK 7 Enter cable box brand Press the appropriate CABLE BOX BRAND SET Number keys to enter im the brand code from the Zs list shown to the r
25. Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 T 120 ST 120 T 160 ST 160 ST 210 Compact VHS TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes By using the S VHS ET function it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes on this VCR 62 EN FOR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 537 5722 http www jvc com Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United States please call 1 800 537 5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www JVC com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional servic
26. VCR has been set to L 1 or F 1 input mode by mistake The components have been incorrectly connected or correct video connector S VIDEO or VIDEO is not selected The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on The recording VCR s input mode has been set incorrectly Insert a cassette Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact Select the appropriate channel on the VCR Connect the components correctly lt pg 46 48 or check REAR AUX INPUT setting pg 43 Make sure the power to all units is on Select the appropriate input mode on the recording VCR 54EN TIMER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording will not work Timer programing will not work and 00 on the front display panel will not stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and and 00 on the front display panel will not stop blinking blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and and oo will not stop blinking Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Timer recording begins as scheduled but the channe
27. become momentarily distorted where the first program ends and the second program begins Is this a malfunction No This is normal CO KAN Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have It disables marking of index codes Peer meee reer rere errr eee reer reese eerereercsce Sometimes during index search the VCR cannot find the program want to see Why not There may be index codes too close together CO During playback on screen display sometimes jitters Why does this happen If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen display may occur RECORDING Q When pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode A No The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes Q What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording A Recording stops and 00 on the front display panel blinks TIMER RECORDING Q REC and remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Ca
28. e If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection pg 7 to view pictures from the VCR Press TV VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the front display panel The TV broadcast being recorded disappears e If you are using the AV connection c pg 7 to view pictures from the VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV 2 Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch on the TV Watching one program while 1 EN 27 gt Showing on screen display When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON c pg 39 40 you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen For more detailed information about the on screen display see page 59 1 Display VCR status on TV screen During recording or CH 125 RECORD THU 12 00 AM PAUSE recording pause press STERED Ga SP OSD All indications corresponding to the B Ah AA KR INDEX 1 current VCR status are NORM REMAIN 10 00 HI FI COUNT 1 23 45 displayed for 5 seconds The time counter remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time The indications are not recorded 2 Exit on screen display Press OSD again NOTE f the VCR is in recording pause mode RECORD PAUSE is always displayed The VCR status can be also displayed during playback E Recording on VHS tapes with S VHS quality Super VHS ET This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S VHS pict
29. is bold in the table below E VIDEO CALIBRATION ON OFF When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape NOTES During playback this function is always working even though VIDEO CALIBRATION appears just at the beginning of automatic tracking During recording this function works only for the first EP recording and the first SP recording on an inserted tape For timer recording this function checks the tape condition both for the SP recording and the EP recording before the first timer recording starts When you play back rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs set this function either ON or OFF whichever gives you the best picture E PICTURE CONTROL AUTO NORM Normally select this Picture quality is adjusted automatically When VIDEO CALIBRATION is OFF NORM will appear instead of AUTO EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same colored surfaces such as cartoons This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your pre
30. 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 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 lea
31. on the TV Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set Each procedure starts from step EJ after preparation steps below are finished If you use a cable box set the clock manually gt pg 12 Preparations Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Initial Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS MAIN MENU AVY to move the ee Tas FUNCTION SET highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b PRESS A w THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END EJ Select clock set Press SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SET AV to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE ENGLISH CLOCK SET then GUIDE LAA NE SET press OK or SHUTTLE DBS RECEIVER SET PLUS gt SELECT WITH a Y 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 en 11 Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel D S T time zone setting manually First follow steps lf to El on page 10 then go to the following steps Set Auto Clock to ON Press SHUTTLE PLUS gt to move the highlight TIME DATES YEAR bar to AUTO CLOCK 1 00PM 1824 2 00 SUN CLOCK SE
32. or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne New Jersey 07470 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Cc Printed in Malaysia 0101 IYV ID PJ N6 cS YdH 7
33. recorded in S VHS mode the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing S VHS to S VHS S VIDEO connection Original picture quality of S VHS made can be duplicated with minimal picture degradation This is the best editing method you can use on S VHS VCRs Sie T EN 47 You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR Make connections Connect an audio video cable between the camcorder s audio video output connectors and your VCR s audio video input connectors When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control you can control the VCR from the camcorder Connect the mini plug cable not supplied with this VCR as illustrated to the left When using a camcorder with a monaural output connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to the left audio input connector on this VCR Load a cassette Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR for recording Select input mode on this VCR Select L 1 when connecting the camcorder to the audio video input connectors on the rear panel Select F 1 when connecting the camcorder to the audio video input connectors on the front panel Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH A Select video input terminal Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and 43 When using S VIDEO terminal
34. 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 The Index on pages 57 60 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 The F mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information e Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below e CAUTIONS on page 2 IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on the previous page CONTENTS END INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections cccscccscscccscccccsccccccces INITIAL SETTINGS 8 Plug amp Play Setting s0 600600000600600606006000600606006000006000 8 Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set sae eneneane enere 8 Language Setting 00000000000000000000000000000 9 Clock Setting 0000000000000000000000 000000000000 10 Preparations sasasi anan aa resa aaa aaa anan saben naa 10 Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto C
35. set REAR AUX INPUT to S VIDEO When using VIDEO terminal set REAR AUX INPUT to VIDEO 5 Set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and 40 If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control equipped type go to step Efi If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit Control equipped type go to step Hd Set AV COMPU LINK to OFF Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and 42 e The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPU LINK connector works as the Remote Pause connector when AV COMPU LINK is set to OFF Return to normal screen Press MENU Start playback Press PLAY gt on the camcorder NOTE If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback 9 Start recording On the front panel Press REC 6 On the Remote Press REC and PLAY gt at the same time e If you are using a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder recording starts automatically on this VCR Refer to camcorder s instruction manual NOTE Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes pg 39 and 40 E D 48 EN EDITING cont Edit To Or From Another VCR Connection Ex When using this VCR as the playback VC
36. the child lock NOTES When the child lock function is in use keep the Remote out of the children s reach e Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child lock function is activated f any button on the VCR or on the Remote is pressed when the child lock function is activated CL appears on the front display panel for about 5 seconds then the clock time appears again 40 EN Edit From Camcorder Connection This VCR for recording ToS To AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO Input Input REMOTE i PAUSE AV og COMPULINK l connector i Audio video cable i i not supplied i Mini plug cable S video cable 1 not supplied i supplied i VC camcorder i 1 only i To Audio video Y f To EDIT To S vid oda F Camcorder for playback The AUDIO VIDEO Input connectors are also on the front panel Various connection for editing tapes The following three methods can be used for editing tapes VHS to S VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the original VHS quality the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing S VHS to VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Since the original source is
37. the front panel Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH A Select video input terminal on recording VCR When using this VCR as the recording VCR follow the procedure described on pages 39 and 43 When using S VIDEO terminal set REAR AUX INPUT to S VIDEO When using VIDEO terminal set REAR AUX INPUT to VIDEO 5 Select edit mode Set the edit mode to ON for the VCRs if such a mode is equipped On this VCR set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT by following the procedure described on pages 39 and 40 Gi Start playback Press PLAY gt on the playback VCR NOTE If the playback VCR is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback pg 39 and 40 Start recording Press REC on the recording VCR NOTE Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes pg 39 and 40 MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL EN 49 TV Brand Setting 00 O ODE POWER TV qK jip eee IN na a D Ho D 1 Lo Nembe ON 1 0O ENTER TV VOL T TV CH 4 TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC 01 03 HITACHI 10 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04 11 RCA 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13 SEARS 13 TOSHI
38. the rear of your VCR If your cable box has audio video output connectors Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the cable box NOTE When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual A Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel How to control the cable box This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable box e The VCR s wireless Remote can control your cable box This eliminates the need for a separate cable box s Remote The VCR s Controller can also control your cable box This allows the VCR to change your cable box s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 50 To set up the Controller go to page 16 16 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Access Initial Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt A Access Cable Box Set screen D O e ae PLUS INITIAL SET 17 o move tne ieee onk highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE gENGLISH b pd OO OO
39. 11 button gt pg 25 29 S VHS ET button and lamp gt pg 27 D STOP EJECT m amp button c pg 21 25 Front display panel rt M LI LI Symbolic Mode Indicators Tape speed indicators STILL ar Timer mode indicator 17 pg 31 35 PLAY SLOW BRE O Tape remaining time indicator 7 pg 22 26 FF REW VARIABLE RECORD S VHS indicator 7 pg 21 27 SHUTTLE SEARCH O VCR mode indicator 17 pg 25 26 0 Cassette mark O Channel and auxiliary input L 1 and F 1 Counter reading pg 22 26 Clock time pg 22 26 RECORD PAUSE EN 59 Rear panel ANANA AN ANANA COMO 000 AC power cord pg 6 O ANTENNA IN terminal 7 pg 6 CABLE BOX Controller connector O S VIDEO IN connector pg 46 cr pg 15 18 O S VIDEO OUT connector pg 6 REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors pg 46 REMOTE PAUSE terminal pg 42 46 AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors pg 48 AV COMPULINK terminal pg 42 TV OUT terminal pg 6 On screen display 0 Oa 125 RECORD THU 12 00 AM PAUSE STEREO WARNING oo SP 7 SAP TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON REMAIN 10 00 COUNT 1 23 45 Channel and auxiliary input L 1 and F 1 VCR operation mode indication Da
40. BA 08 ZENITH 09 This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below Without setting you can control a JVC TV Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote 2 Set TV brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold TV Press MBR SET Press the Number keys to enter your TVS brand code by referring to the table below 0 Press OK and release TV The TV should turn off If it does try other operations below c step EB Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other EJ Operate TV While holding down TV press one of the following buttons POWER TV VCR TV CH A R TV Muting TV VOL and Number keys e For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number NOTES Depending on the type of TV some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote It s not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote sensor Ex To set Remote to RCA 05 MBRSET a ENTE ne a akh Hold Press in succession down 50 EN MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL cont Cable Box Brand Setting Hoo CABLE DBS
41. INK terminal When this function is set to ON you can use the this terminal as the AV COMPULINK terminal By connecting other JVC s AV COMPULINK components see the diagram on page 43 including amplifiers or receivers and televisions one touch control of the audio and video components linked via their AV COMPULINK connectors becomes possible For example simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY gt and the AV COMPULINK components automatically turn on the TV s AV mode is selected and the VCR starts playback You do not have to press PLAY if the cassette s record safety tab is removed When this function is set to OFF you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal pg 47 NOTE Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Refer to the TVS instruction manual when making this connection CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE gt EN 43 The default setting is bold in the table below AV COMPU LINK h Television This VCR Do To av compu A AF ie VIDED LINK II To S VIDEO 2 To REMOTE VCR ONLY OUT PAUSE AV COMPULINK To AUDIO To AUDIO VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S video cable supplied Audio video cable
42. If your TV is equipped with audio video input connectors Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video input connectors on the TV S video Connection allows you to make the most of the S VHS picture performance If your TV is equipped with an S video input connector Perform RF Connection and AV Connection above Connect an S video cable between the S VIDEO OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the S video input connector on the TV Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet pg 8 If Auto or CH is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR EN Z Set VCR channel Press POWER to turn off the VCR and press STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel for more than 5 seconds 3CH appears on the display panel Press CH and to select 3CH or 4CH for only RF connection CH OFF for RF and AV connection then press OK The VCR channel is preset to 3CH Set to 4CH
43. JVC MM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR S29U S VHS rela wer it Super VHS ET we o ia wi gt ver ii Bi For Customer Use INSTRUCTIONS E Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LPT0579 001A 2 EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC S VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Declaration of Conformity Model Number HR S29U Trade Name JVC Responsible Party JVC Americas Corp Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne
44. LE PLUS AV until the desired time appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS CLOCK SET STIME lt ZDATE YEAR AM 1 1 00 7 AUTO CLOSK ON HOST CH b D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO PRESS a V THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END DH AUTO CATV e Holding SHUTTLE PLUS AV changes the time in 30 minute intervals When the time is entered manually AUTO CLOCK is automatically set to OFF and HOST CH and TIME ZONE disappear Set date Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV until the desired date appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b e Holding SHUTTLE PLUS AV changes the date in 15 day intervals Set year Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV until the desired year appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt twice Select D S T mode You can select either ON or OFF ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you Press SHUTTLE PLUS AY to select the desired setting Start clock Press MENU and normal screen appears To make corrections any time during the process Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks then press SHUTTLE PLUS AV EN 13 Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV
45. N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 315 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 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 or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the VCR in an environme
46. OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears e If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking You can now correct the conflicting programs See When programs overlap each other on page 38 Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the front display panel To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials Press DAILY M F number 8 or WEEKLY number 9 anytime during steps Ei through E DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program screen e Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcast you want When AUTO TIMER pg 40 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode Engage timer recording standby mode NOTES
47. R This VCR for playback To a DOMINGON co To AUDIO 1 O VIDEO OUT Audio video cable not supplied i To S video Input HE To Audio video Input Another VCR for recording You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR Refer also to the other VCR s instruction manual for connection and its operations 1 Make connections Connect an audio video cable between the playback VCR s audio video output connectors and the recording VCR s audio video input connectors When using this VCR as the recording VCR connect this VCR s audio video input connectors to the audio video output connectors on the other VCR If the playback VCR is monaural connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this VCR 2 Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR EJ Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the other VCR On this VCR when using this VCR as the recording VCR Select L 1 when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on the rear panel Select F 1 when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on
48. R does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power back in Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal you can operate the VCR as usual 56 EN TROUBLESHOOTING cont Questions and answers PLAYBACK eee Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode eee During picture search still picture playback and eee When returning from variable speed picture search eee When playing back programs that have been timer ee oe oe What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning em meee errr reer reer cere rere rere erecreercsce No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads em e meee rere errr errr errr rere rere erereeercsve frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY gt to return to normal playback will restore the picture eee meee reer rere eee rere rere rere erereseece to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should I be concerned about this No it is normal em em eee errr rere eee reer rere rere ereeescece recorded consecutively such one program from 8 00 to 9 00 and another one from 9 00 to 10 00 the picture and sound
49. RM HI FI HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back NORM HI FI Both sounds on the Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back NOTES The above indication appears when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 39 40 though the monitor sound changes in sequence If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi sound track the normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting If RF connection pg 7 is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor sound F pg 42 D Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Playback Start Press REW lt 4 then press PLAY gt within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Off Press REW lt 4 then press POWER within 2 seconds c For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW lt 4 then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette s record safety tab is removed 24 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont
50. Slow Normal Forward search play slow motion motion Play search 4 steps 2 steps 2 steps 5 steps EN 29 Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE I during normal playback Playback is freezed and a still picture appears To resume normal playback press PLAY gt NOTE To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search You can skip over view at high speed unwanted portions of the tape Press SKIP SEARCH once to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of high speed playback up to 2 minutes When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during Skip Search press PLAY gt DP Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback During normal playback Press PAUSE II to pause To advance a still picture press SHUTTLE PLUS gt or PAUSE II repeatedly To reverse a still picture press SHUTTLE PLUS ma a repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY gt Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback e During normal playback Press SHUTTLE PLUS kad to decrease the playback speed Each time you press the button the speed decreases toward reverse slow motion playback then
51. T AUTO CLOCK ON CLOCK ON then press SHUTTLE HOSTCH ZAUT CATV ON D S T AUTO PLUS AV so that ON an eee is selected PRESS 4 THEN OK Then PRESS MENU TO END To select the host channel go to step E To select the D S T mode go to step BH To select the time zone go to step E NOTE The time set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK HOST CH D S T or TIME ZONE setting is changed 5 Select host channel You can either select AUTO or enter a PBS channel number Press SHUTTLE PLUS gt to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press SHUTTLE PLUS AV until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected NOTE Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data Auto Daylight Saving Time This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time With Auto DST activated on the first Sunday of April at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 3 00 AM on the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 1 00 AM Select D S T mode You have three choices AUTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel Auto Daylight Saving Time ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you Press SHUTTLE PLUS gt to mo
52. akes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug The clock and tuner channels will be set amp Play setting automatically Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the Boek While Plug amp Play is in ances NOTES Auto Clock Set is performed first Auto blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set Auto Channel Set is performed next Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR During Auto Channel Set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set When Plug amp Play setting has been complete successfully the correct clock time is displayed If you perform Plug amp Play setting successfully there is no need to perform the clock pg 10 and tuner pg 13 settings If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14 gt in gt Z Z N 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 If an incorrect clock time or appears on the display panel see What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed below INFORMATION If AUTO CLOCK is set to ON on the Clock Set screen on page 11 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour exce
53. d by the remaining portion of the other program 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 CH40 Not recorded OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS EN 39 Useful Function Settings Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set screen by following the procedure described below e For the functions you can set on the Function Set screen see pages 40 to 43 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Function Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS h MAIN MENU AV to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then INITIAL SET press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END EJ Select Function Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set FUNCTION PICTURE CONTROL AUTO AUTO TIMER OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON AUTO SP gt EP TIMER OFF VIDEO STABILIZER OFF NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH A V AND OK PRESS MENU TO END PREVIOUS PAGE 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUDIO MONITOR HI FI S VHS MODE ON AV COMPU LINK ON REAR AUX INPUT VIDEO SELECT WITH 4 AND 0K PRESS MENU TO END Change setting Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Return to normal screen Press MENU 40 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting
54. d in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION ELECTRIC SERVICE 810 20 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 D GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4EN 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
55. e Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 ACCESSORIES Don t service the product yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer From the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 or on the web at www JVC com Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs WARRANTY Only in U S A EN 63 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
56. e on the TV Kanes Ge f pg 8 or 10 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically Access VCR PLUS screen Press PROG Access Program screen Press START once PROGRAM 1 If no program is stored SINT PROGRAM 1 appears PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY THEN 0K PRESS PROG TO END Set program start time Press START PROGRAM 1 repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to start START STOP Press and hold START press a SP EP 8 DAILY _ toi 9 WEEKLY THEN 0K to persia the PRESS PROG TO END time in 30 minute intervals Set program stop time Press STOP repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to increase the time in 30 minute intervals Set program date Press DATE The current date is displayed on the 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 changes the channel numbers EN 35 Set tape speed Press SP EP to set the tape speed Return to normal screen Press PROG or
57. e a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown Return to normal screen Press PROG CHECK as many times as necessary until no Program screen is shown Reengage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER When AUTO TIMER pg 40 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR 368 EN TIMER RECORDING cont When programs overlap each other If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking PR START STOP CH DATE Z 1 8 00P 11 00 12 12 24 A2 10 00A 10 45 40 12 25 N 3 11 30P 1 00 125 12 25 PROGRAM OVERLAP D p PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED 9 00P 10 00 10 12 24 4 V THEN gt PROG END EX Program 1 you have just made and Program 4 overlap each other 1 Confirm overlapping programs Overlapping programs blink on the screen 2 Select program to modify Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV then press SHUTTLE PLUS gt e You can only select one of the overlapping programs NOTE If you do not mind this overlap press PROG to finish the timer program setting See ATTENTION to the right Wit
58. ect the cassette with the VCR turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2UX when e Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back e The picture is unclear or no picture appears e USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen only with SUPERIMPOSE set to ON c pg 39 40 22 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont ka Changing display information Basic A ee ack Press DISPLAY during playback Pl ayba C k Each time you press the button the front display panel shows the time counter tape remaining time and the clock time in sequence Featu res Time Counter Tape Remaining Time mr Clock Time e To display the VCR status including the tape remaining time the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display c pg 27 The approximate tape remaining time appears and the n indicator lights on the front display panel The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed SP or EP being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate STOP EJE CT m A To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset whe
59. ed the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen in step E When this happens set the correct guide channel number for that station pg 32 Changing VCR Plus Setting NOTES Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure the following will take place 1 This VCR starts the Plug amp Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting 2 If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed To timer record cable channels received through a cable box be sure to keep the cable box turned on 32 EN TIMER RECORDING cont Changing VCR Plus Setting IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen c step H on page 31 When this happens perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number for that station Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV HOO JOO
60. ess TIMER button on the remote Reset A B code pg 52 Make sure the cassette s window is facing up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture will not appear 2 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi Automatic tracking is engaged sound track 3 The playback picture is blurred or interrupted even though TV broadcasts are clear Or USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen 4 The Hi Fi sound cannot be heard Audio Monitor setting is incorrect RECORDING e If the RF connection pg 7 is used to view the picture the channel on the TV is set incorrectly If the AV connection pg 7 is used to view the picture the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode The video heads may be dirty Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV Select the AV mode on the TV Disengage auto tracking and adjust the tracking manually pg 23 The heads must be cleaned Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2UX or consult your JVC dealer Set Audio Monitor to HI FI pg 23 or 42 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording will not start 2 TV broadcasts will not be recorded properly 3 Tape to tape editing will not work e There is no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed e The
61. ference NOTES When you select EDIT SOFT or SHARP the selected mode will not change until you select again Select EDIT when you are editing tapes pg 47 48 After you finish editing the tapes select AUTO NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is OFF i AUTO TIMER e When this function is set to ON ON The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the OFF VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode e When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode WI SUPERIMPOSE When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on ON screen display appears on the screen OFF NOTES When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF otherwise the VCR status information on screen display will be recorded on the edited tape If you select a channel on which no signal is received the channel number is displayed regardless of this function setting en 41 The default setting is bold in the table below E AUTO SP EP TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the ent
62. he clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display pg 27 The approximate tape remaining time appears and the I indicator lights on the front display panel C RESET lt B Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record TT safety tab To record on it later cover Record safety tab the hole with adhesive tape JAN The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed SP or EP being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted B Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 6 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished During recording press REC on the front panel repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the front display panel The record indicator starts flashing Each time you press the button recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours To cancel an ITR press STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel recording another Engage TV mode During recording
63. hout doing anything for about 1 minute the VCR will finish the timer programing 3 Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown PROGRAM PRESS CANCEL TO CANCEL COMPLETED appears on PRESS OK TO CONFIRM the screen for about bass suh WG Ju Dj END 5 seconds then normal screen appears PROGRAM 4 START STOP 9 00PM 10 00PM To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE CH and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears NOTE If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer program setting made last after making correction on a program the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program Check screen again Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded Pattern 1 The program with the lower program number will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 2 The program starting earlier will be recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program Program 2 Not recorded Pattern 3 The program starting earlier will be recorded followe
64. if 3CH is used for broadcasting in your area To view the picture from this VCR through this channel select the same channel on the TV with the VCR channel setting on the VCR You can now perform basic playback pg 21 or basic recording pg 25 NOTES The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection Even if you are using audio video cables to connect your VCR to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another pg 26 e For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the Index pg 59 8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels U g ay automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play setting e Setti n g The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the host channel and it is a PBS channel in your area Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set Perform Plug amp Play setup ATTENTION Connect the antenna cable to the VCR pg If you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set 6 Then connect the AC power cord to an AC the clock and tuner channels separately pg 10 14 outlet Do not turn on the VCR It t
65. ight then press OK e If the cable box s channel changes to 9 setting is complete Press OK and CABLE BOX CONTROL IS 1 ON appears on the DID YOUR CABLE BOX screen for about 5 CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09 seconds then it returns to the normal screen e If the cable box s channel does not change to 9 Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to NO Press OK Repeat step I until the cable box s channel changes to 9 by entering another code If the channel does not change after going through all the code numbers listed for your model of cable box then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25 PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK TO TEST PRESS MENU TO END CABLE BOX BRAND SET PRESS a v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END 0 If the VCR s clock has not been set with AUTO CLOCK set to ON CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in step I then the Clock Set screen appears Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12 If you press MENU after the clock has been set the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears EN 17 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST BRAND CODE ARCHER ope CABLETENNA 1 17 CABLEVIEW 5 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 2 8 DIAMOND ple EASTERN 9 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 5 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 4 6 11 12 15 28 HAMLIN 0 18 19 23 JASCO 5 JERROLD 1 4 6 11 12
66. ing back a tape recorded with this function on some tapes noise may appear If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted use a cleaning cassette During special effect playback pg 28 noise may appear If special effect playback is performed frequently on a tape recorded with this function the tape may be damaged and picture may be deteriorated Other useful functions for recording You can also use the following functions for recording Video Calibration lt pg 40 When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures Second Audio Recording lt pg 41 This VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast To record a SAP program received set 2ND AUDIO RECORD to ON using the menu screen NOTE When the channel is changed on the VCR The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound S VHS Recording Mode c pg 42 This VCR allows you to record on an S VHS tape with VHS picture quality 28 EN SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect Playback PLAY gt
67. ire program while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes SP mode EP mode Make sure you set this function to ON before the timer recording starts NOTES If you have programed the VCR to timer record 2 or more programs the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to ON In this case do not use this function but change the tape speed manually during timer programing In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this function may leave a slight non recorded portion at the end of the tape There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape This function is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and will not work properly on the following tapes T ST 30 T ST 60 T ST 90 and T ST 120 E VIDEO STABILIZER When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical ON vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on OFF another VCR NOTES When you finish viewing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback The on screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to ON
68. is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set gt pg 12 and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set gt pg 13 or 14 EN 9 Language Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages excluding the on screen display superimposed on the TV screen in English Spanish or French Select the desired language using the following procedure The default setting is ENGLISH Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Initial Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b Select language Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly until the desired language is selected MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET gt INITIAL SET PRESS THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END INITIAL SET CLOCK SET UIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH A w AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Return to normal screen Press MENU 10 en INITIAL SETTINGS cont Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode
69. iver s output CH3 or CH4 appears on the screen e If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen e If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen e If you do not use a DBS receiver Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until OFF appears on the screen CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE mb 20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen Press OK 7 Enter DBS Receiver s brand Press the appropriate Number keys to enter DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET F the brand code from the ICD following list then C4 Has a PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 1 IT The program currently THEN OK TO TEST eZee received through the PRESS MENU TO END DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds BRAND CODE JVC DISH Network 51 ECHOSTAR DISH Network 51 PRIMESTAR 50 SONY DSS 41 RCA DSS 40 e If the DBS receiver s channel changes to the channel listed below for your brand setting is complete JVC gt 100 ECHOSTAR 100 PRIMESTAR gt 55 SONY gt 205 RCA gt 205 Press OK and DBS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET RECEIVER CONTROL 51 IS ON appears
70. k Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback use the manual tracking following the procedures below You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback pg 29 On the front panel 1 Activate manual tracking Press CH and at the same time during playback 2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen Press CH or Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for coarse adjustment Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved e To reactivate automatic tracking press CH and at the same time The automatic tracking becomes active again On the Remote 1 Activate manual tracking Press SP EP during playback 2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen Press CH or Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for coarse adjustment Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved e To reactivate automatic tracking press SP EP The automatic tracking becomes active again E Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded press A MONITOR on the Remote Each time you press the button sound changes as follows HI FI HI FI L HI FI R NORM NO
71. k starts e If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed it will play the tape from the beginning It will not fast forward to an index code e The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on EN 25 Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV POWER REW FF PAUSE nm STOP EJECT m TV VCR YOO I This VCR can check the tape condition during recording and playback and realizes the best possible pictures Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette 2 Select recording channel Press CH or or b Press the Number keys if you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection press TV VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front display panel to view the program to be recorded Set tape speed Press SP EP to set the recording speed Start recording On the front panel Press REC 6 On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY gt e If VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting lt pg 40 this VCR checks the tape condition for about seven seconds then starts recording This means tha
72. l is always incorrect 10 You moved and now VCR Plus does not work properly 11 PROGRAM FULL is displayed on the screen The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly e The timer is not engaged The VCR has not been set up properly e Timer recording is in progress e The timer is engaged but there is no cassette loaded The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer recording program has not been set correctly The tape reaches its end during timer recording The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR The output channel selected in the Cable Box Set screen is incorrect e The cable box is turned off The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR e The output channel selected in the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver e The DBS receiver is turned off Even though you do not use an external cable box or DBS receiver CABLE BOX SET is set to ON or DBS RECEIVER SET is set to ON e The receivable stations in the new area are received on different channels than those in the previous area All 8 programs of the VCR s timer memory are used 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
73. lock Set anenenenen neneman ene nenenen 11 Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set a0ananenenen ane neenan anane ne nanen 12 Tuner Setting 00000000000000000000 00000000000000 13 Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set aananeeenenen ananem anan nnenenen 13 Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set 60eeeneneneneenanennenenanen 14 Cable Box Control Setting 00000000000000 15 Installing Controller sieissanto 15 Setting cable box output channel amp brand 16 DBS Receiver Control Setting 18 Installing Controller 55555519 arise 18 Setting DBS receiver output channel amp brand 19 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 21 Basic Playback ccccccccccsccccscsccceces 21 Torstop playback si sasama raaa anana ageage aga ai 21 To rewind the tape 5 sasarsre9saa gina panen onengan ena 21 To fast forward the tape 0e0eneenenennenn enem an nenen 21 To eject the tape crc ic nagka ENENG eie 21 Toiturnoff the VR isere eg anah dag gana anampa iga eaaa 21 Basic Playback Features 0000000000000000 22 Changing display information 060erenenenenan 22 Checking tape Position sssi sesosasesa samean awara nganam sagen abani 22 Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Play 22 Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustment 0000ananneeenan nan nnennne 23 Selecting monitor sou
74. n I program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A Yes but while you are setting the timer you will not see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu The sound from the tape or broadcast program will be heard during the timer setting INDEX EN 585Z List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names A Accidental erasure prevention 26 AUDIO MONITOR 42 Audio Monitor 23 Auto Daylight Saving Time 11 AUTO SP gt EP TIMER 41 AUTO TIMER 40 Automatic tracking 23 AV COMPU LINK 42 Basic connections AV connection 6 RF connection 6 S video connection 6 BLUE BACK 41 C Cable bok control setting 15 Brand 16 Installing Controller 15 Output channel 16 Channel No indication 26 Clock setting 10 Manual setting 12 Preparation 10 Semiauto setting 11 Clock time 22 26 Contents 5 Counter reset 22 26 D DBS receiver control setting 18 Brand 19 Installing Controller 18 Output channel 19 E Editing From a camcorder 46 From another VCR 48 To another VCR 48 Express timer programing 34 F Function Set screen 39 G Guide channel 32 H Host channel 8 Index Search 24 Instant Review 24 Instant Timer Recording ITR 26 L Language setting 9 M Manual tracking 23 Multi Brand Remote Setting cable box brand 50 Setting DBS receiver brand 51 Setting TV brand 49 Next Function
75. n a tape is inserted B Checking tape position The tape position indicator appears on screen in the O following cases When you change the VCR CG GBD C6 operation mode from the posse gabag ga stop mode to fast forward or D D rewind mode COUNT 0 33 27 pa _ ii When you perform an Index CRESET 2 FE Search pg 24 or Instant Review pg 24 g a The position of W in relation to B Beginning or E LS 2 End shows you where you are on the tape Sze p 1 lt Wi NOTES 4 b G Jea A e SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will is E a ee not appear pg 39 40 It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be STOP m displayed Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Play You can play back a tape repeatedly 100 times While playing back a tape press and hold PLAY gt for more than 5 seconds The play indicator gt on the front display panel starts flashing slowly and a tape will be played back 100 times To stop playback press STOP on the Remote or STOP EJECT m on the front panel EN 23 D Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition Whenever you insert a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playbac
76. nd Audio Monitor 23 Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory 00aanenanenaanenaenananne 23 Locating beginning of recordings Index Search saanane aaa a A NE Dyang ag ANA ga exe 24 Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant REVIOW akasa a aana aga aan ang ai ak nangen a 24 Basic Recording 00000000000000000000000000000 29 To pause recording aseseeeennenennnn anana enem enn ene 25 To Stop recording sasana sawana aga naa Kaanan i AA 25 To rewind the tape when it is not running 25 To fast forward the tape when it is not running 25 To eject the tape sasana aran ae Naga i 25 Toturn Off he VOR a aana eg ih aa a KAG E daa Nan 25 Basic Recording Features 000000000000 26 Changing display information 0 ccceeeeeeeseeee 26 Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR osasse 26 Watching one program while recording another 26 Showing on screen display cccseecesesseeseeeeeees 27 Recording on VHS tapes with S VHS quality Super VES ED serineto pa nela nangani anaa 27 SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 26 Special Effect Playback ccccccsees 28 Locating particular scene rapidly Pict re Sedhah is sasana granane isti 28 Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback 29 Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search 29 Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Pla
77. ng the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote 2 Enter DBS receiver brand code Follow the example shown below Press and hold CABLE DBS Press MBR SET Press the Number keys to enter your DBS receiver s brand code by referring to the table below Press OK and release CABLE DBS The DBS receiver should turn off If it does try other operations below c step EM Once you have set the Remote to operate the DBS receiver you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote EJ Operate DBS receiver While holding down CABLE DBS press one of the following buttons POWER TV CH and Number keys For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number To change the DBS receiver s channels press TV CH or the Number keys The CH button can be used to change the VCR s channels only NOTES Depending on the type of DBS receiver some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote It s not possible to operate a DBS receiver not equipped with a remote sensor It s not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time Ex To set the Remote to JVC 51 aa a hh T Release Hold Press in succession down 52 EN MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL cont Changing Rem
78. nt prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight ina dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport VCR Plus C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation SVHS Gih m Cassettes marked S VHS and VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked S VHS By using S VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR 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
79. on the DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER screen for about 5 CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100 seconds then it returns to the normal PRESS 4 Y THEN OK sereen PRESS MENU TO END e If the DBS receiver s channel does not change as shown above Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to NO Press OK Re enter the correct code NOTES The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver e If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels In this case make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you cannot use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 537 5722 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV STOP EJECT m 4 POWER
80. 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 openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat
81. original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 537 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 prod
82. ost TV listing Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically 2 Access PlusCode No screen Press PROG on the PLUSCODE NO Remote The clock must be set to access the VCR Dji saen PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 If you have not set the EXPRESS PROGRAMMING clock the Main Menu ie ADO JTOEND screen appears after an error message is displayed Refer to page 8 for the Plug amp Play setting or page 10 for the clock setting procedure oll sa EJ Enter PlusCode number Press the appropriate a 5 Number keys to input PLUSCQDE NO C AJAH the PlusCode number AR 177 printed in the TV NS K listings for the TV E broadcast you wish to S PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN 0K record then press OK PRESS PROG TO END Then If the Guide Channel Set screen appears go to step MH If the VCR Plus Program screen appears go to step H e To make corrections press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number en 31 Input receiving channel number The guide channel number which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the PlusCode number that you entered in step EI will appear automatically on the Guide Channel Set screen Press the Number ke
83. ote Control Code a D 14 im 1 This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals When using two JVC VCRs set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes so that you can operate these VCRs separately Set remote control code for Remote Press and hold A B Press the Number key 2 Press OK and release A B The Remote now can transmit B code control signals 2 Check remote control code for VCR Press and hold gt on the VCR for more than 5 seconds while the VCR is turned off The code currently set appears on the display panel EJ Change code for VCR Press any key on the Remote The VCR now responds to B code control signals To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the Number key 1 in step of E To control two VCRs with the same Remote You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control code for the Remote between A and B step El keeping two VCRs to different con
84. pt 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off The clock will be adjusted just on these hours on the time displayed on the front display panel not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON If the memory backup fails because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel If this function is taking a considerable amount of time it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system In this case perform the Semiauto 7 gt pg 11 or Manual Clock Set gt pg 12 procedure If appears on the front display panel your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug amp Play setting will be automatically reactivated If Plug amp Play setting
85. r DBS receiver s channel number Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 51 To set up the Controller go to page 19 EN 19 Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Setting DBS receiver output channel amp brand After installation set the DBS receiver s output channel and its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly Turn on DBS receiver Select a channel other than channel 55 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU Access Initial Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS b Access DBS Receiver Set screen Press SHUTTLE PLUS INITIAL SET AV to move the GOG highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE ENGLISH DBS RECEIVER SET AUDE CHANNEL SE then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt SELECT WITH 4 Y AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Select DBS receiver output channel Your selection depends DBS RECEIVER SET on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR e If your DBS receiver is connected to your PRESS 4 v THEN OK VCR s ANTENNA IN PRESS MENU TO END terminal on the rear Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until the channel number representing the DBS rece
86. reverse picture search e Holding PAUSE Il for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback To resume normal playback press PLAY gt e During still picture playback Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS gt to start forward or SHUTTLE PLUS ma to start reverse slow motion playback When you release the button slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears Holding PAUSE Il for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback To resume normal playback press PLAY gt NOTE Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback During slow motion playback simply press CH or on the Remote to adjust tracking 3 0 EN TIMER RECORDING Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to V R Pp U 5 e automatically record a broadcast at some future time Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus timer programing or Express timer e Ti Im eG r programing method pg 34 as far as a year in advance e The VCR Plus timer programing system eliminates the Prog rd Im n g need to input channel date start and stop time data when programing timer recording settings Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record and the VCR s timer will be automatically Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR programed The PlusCode programing numbers are the channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV numbers next to the program in m
87. sed it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR s audio video input connectors and the cable box to your VCR s antenna input terminal Installing Controller Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the DBS receiver s remote sensor Make sure the path between the Controller and the DBS receiver s remote sensor is not blocked 2 Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller EJ Connect DBS receiver to VCR e If your DBS receiver does not have audio video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR e If your DBS receiver has audio video output connectors Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the DBS receiver NOTE When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manual A Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel How to control the DBS receiver during timer recording This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS receiver The VCR s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver s Remote The VCR s Controller can also control your DBS receiver This allows the VCR to change you
88. t the first seven seconds of the program will not be recorded If this is inconvenient for you follow the steps below Press REC and PAUSE H to start Video Calibration Then press PLAY p gt to start recording after Video Calibration is complete To pause recording Press PAUSE Il To resume recording press PLAY To stop recording Press STOP WH on the Remote or STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel To rewind the tape when it is not running Press REW lt lt To fast forward the tape when it is not running Press FF gt gt To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT m amp on the front panel when the tape is not running e You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner 26 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Basic Recording Features STOP EJECT m amp rN Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause Each time you press the button the front display panel shows the time counter channel number tape remaining time and the clock time in sequence gt Time Counter gt Tape Remaining Time Clock Time A Channel No lt e To display the VCR status including the tape remaining time the time counter and t
89. to the AUDIO VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN L 1 connectors be sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode otherwise the VCR will start recording when the connected component is turned on Satellite Auto Recording and timer recording cannot be performed at the same time f the REC LINK lamp does not light but blinks quickly in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode even though your DBS receiver is turned off Satellite Auto Recording will not work properly If this is the case perform Express Timer Programing pg 34 to timer record a satellite program Some DBS receivers output signals even if the power is off Satellite Auto Recording is not possible with those DBS receivers Child Lock POWER TIMER EN 45 You can disable the VCR operations You can only use the Remote for this operation While the VCR is turned on press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than 10 seconds The VCR turns off and CL appears on the front display panel for about 5 seconds then the clock time appears again LL The child lock function is now activated and you cannot turn on the VCR by pressing POWER on the front panel To release the child lock press and hold POWER on the Remote until the VCR turns on e Pressing TIMER during timer recording unplugging the AC power cord or a power outage also releases
90. trol codes Press the Number key 1 for A code control signals and the Number key 2 for B code control signals To change only the remote control code for the Remote DO NOT perform steps H and H Ex To set Remote to B code MBRSET ENTER osp OK T gt f ke Release Hold Press in succession down TROUBLESHOOTING EN 53 Before requesting service use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily corrected and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The power will not come on The AC power cord is disconnected Child lock is on 2 The clock works but the VCR s power will not come on 3 The Remote will not function TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway during loading and is ejected PLAYBACK The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode with AUTO TIMER set to OFF lt pg 40 The child lock function is activated e The batteries are discharged e Timer is on Remote control A B code is wrong The cassette was inserted incorrectly Connect the AC power cord Turn off child lock function pg 45 Press TIMER to disengage Press and hold POWER for more than 10 seconds to release the child lock function pg 45 Replace batteries Pr
91. tton c pg 49 50 51 A B button pg 52 D POWER button gt pg 21 25 DA Audio MONITOR button pg 23 A K TV Muting button pg 49 DISPLAY button F pg 22 26 DAILY M F button c pg 31 35 WEEKLY button F pg 31 35 AUX button pg 47 48 TIMER button c pg 31 35 36 37 DATE button pg 34 CH button F pg 25 34 SKIP SEARCH button pg 29 SP EP button pg 25 31 35 PLAY gt button F pg 21 25 DFF e gt me button r pg 21 25 28 PAUSE II button gt pg 25 29 OK button ENTER button F pg 49 50 51 OSD button F pg 27 SHUTTLE PLUS kad gt gt lt gt button F pg 29 TV VOL button F pg 49 How to use the Remote Before use insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity D and matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid The Remote can operate most of your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of TV sets cable boxes and DBS receivers e Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTE If the Remote does not work properly remove its batteries wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again EN6T SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TIMER Power requirement AC 120 Va 60 Hz Clock reference Quartz Power consumption Program capacit
92. ucts or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations
93. up procedures Make sure you have compensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches pg 32 Timer programing cannot be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact Check the programed data and set again if necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time be sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire broadcast Connect the Controller correctly pg 15 After confirming your cable box s output channel number re access the Cable Box Set screen and select the correct number F pg 16 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Connect the Controller correctly pg 18 After confirming your DBS receiver s output channel number re access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number F pg 19 Set the correct DBS receiver brand code pg 20 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Set CABLE BOX SET to OFF pg 16 or DBS RECEIVER SET is set to OFF pg 19 Re perform the Changing VCR Plus Setting procedure F pg 32 Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program
94. ure quality Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S VHS ET function You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape Before recording make sure VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON c pg 40 1 Select S VHS ET mode Press S VHS ET on the front panel The S VHS ET lamp lights up The S VHS indicator lights on the front display panel e To disengage the S VHS ET mode press S VHS ET The lamp goes off 2 Start recording On the front panel Press REC 6 On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY gt NOTES You cannot activate the S VHS ET function while recording is in progress while timer recording or Instant Timer Recording pg 26 is in progress while Video Calibration pg 40 is in progress S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time S VHS recording on S VHS tapes is recommended Use of high grade tapes are recommended for S VHS ET recordings On some tapes picture quality will not improves even if the S VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings You can play back S VHS ET recordings on most of S VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this function While play
95. ve the highlight bar to D S T then press SHUTTLE PLUS AV repeatedly until the desired setting is selected Select time zone You can select the time zone automatically or manually Press SHUTTLE PLUS gt to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE press SHUTTLE PLUS AV repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows AUTO gt ATLANTIC gt EASTERN CENTRAL gt MOUNTAIN gt PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII back to the beginning NOTE If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug amp Play setting you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system If you selected AUTO for the host channel in step E be sure to select the correct time zone manually Return to normal screen Press MENU IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set Auto will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete INITIAL SETTINGS cont NANGEN E Ss Kraman am Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set First follow steps ll to El on page 10 then go to the following steps Set time Press SHUTT
96. y 1 year programmable timer Power on 20W 8 programs Power off 2 5 W Memory backup for timer is not supported Temperature Operating 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F ACCESSORIES Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to140 F Provided accessories Infrared remote control unit Operating position Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution VHS S VHS Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output Horizontal only Dimensions W x Hx D 23 3 kg S VHS VHS NTSC standard 400 x 94 x 283 mm 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 230 lines 400 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 S video connectors IN x 1 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 AA battery x 2 S video cable 4 pin RF cable F type Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice
97. y and clock time Tape speed indication STEREO program indication 17 pg 27 Cassette indication 0 SAP Second Audio Program indication D Tape position indicator 17 pg 22 F pg 27 Index no indication t7 pg 24 Audio monitor indications lt pg 23 42 Tape remaining time 17 pg 22 26 O Timer warning display 7 pg 36 Time counter gt pg 22 26 60 EN Remote cr Coy Coral a r 11 SPIEP SKIP SEANU MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The glow in the dark buttons shown in white on the illustration above are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV while holding down TV on the Remote pg 49 INDEX cont CABLE DBS button pg 50 51 TV button pg 49 TV VCR button gt pg 25 26 49 O REVIEW button pg 24 O Number buttons gt pg 25 30 33 O DBS button pg 35 CANCEL button pg 31 37 C Counter RESET button F pg 22 26 STOP button c pg 31 34 START button F7 pg 34 D PROG Program button pg 30 34 D PROG CHECK button pg 36 D REW faa lt lt button pg 21 25 28 REC 6 button pg 25 26 STOP Mm button F pg 21 25 D MENU button D SHUTTLE PLUS AV buttons TV CH buttons pg 49 50 51 D MBR SET bu
98. y finished has been inputted ERROR is displayed for about 5 seconds then the VCR Plus screen reappears Set tape speed Press SP EP 7 Return to normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears e If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking You can now correct the conflicting programs See When programs overlap each other on page 38 8 Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the front display panel To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcasts you want When AUTO TIMER pg 40 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been chang
99. y in U S A 62 WARRANTY Only in U S A 63 6 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections ANTENNA IN Pe nese Antenna or cable input Lt Coaxial cable D Flat feeder A Matching transformer VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT not supplied AC Power i Cord mmm REMOTE PAU J OUT INA IN AV Awa CABLE venir e BOX INK A VHF UHF VIDEO BENE A gt omo lt V fe Ci E gt a EN Oars S VIDEO OUT Back of VCR TV OUT AC Outlet S video cable supplied To S video input connector Audio video cable not supplied ITT To Audio video input connectors Op To 75 ohm terminal RF cable supplied TV Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS pg 61 Situate VCR Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Connect VCR to TV The following connections are required RF Connection Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna input terminal AV Connection improves picture quality during tape playback
100. yback 0e0en0eneneneneene 29 Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback 0e0eseseneenenenenneenanen 29 TIMER RECORDING 30 VCR Plus Timer Programing 30 Changing VCR Plus Setting 00 32 Express Timer Programing 000000000000000 34 Checking program settings 000e0anennenan anana nane 36 Canceling or changing program settings 37 When programs overlap each other eee 38 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 39 Useful Function Settings 00000000000000000 39 Satellite Auto Recording 00000000000000000 44 Child Lock SOOCOHOH SHH SOS SHHHSHHS OOOH 0000000000000 00000000 45 EDITING 46 Edit From Camcorder ccccccossccscsscscees 46 Edit To Or From Another VCR ccccseses 48 MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 49 TV Brand Setting 000000000000000000 0000000000 49 Cable Box Brand Setting 000000000000000000 DO DBS Receiver Brand Setting 000 51 Changing Remote Control Code 52 TROUBLESHOOTING 53 Questions and answers cceeessseccceeessseeeeeeesstseeeees 56 INDEX OS Eist Oter 3 carseat eal Gehry 57 Front pane sasaka agak cesta gan A NANA Na aa kanga 58 Fro tdisplay panelini makes ssas atan aan go naas k ng ao 58 Rear panel isess aaa egen Aga NSA AS aa TEN TA agen KAGAN 59 Ohsere n display sasae esa aa san tonia pay aaa eaaa 59 Ga naen LK EE E San a EN LAA 60 SPECIFICATIONS 61 FOR SERVICING Onl
101. you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote Operate cable box While holding down CABLE DBS press one of the following buttons POWER TV CH and Number keys e For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number e To change the cable box s channels press TV CH or the Number keys The CH button can be used to change the VCR s channels only NOTES Depending on the type of cable box some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote It s not possible to operate a cable box not equipped with a remote sensor It s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a DBS receiver at the same time You can only set the Remote control to operate one of these units at a time Ex To set the Remote to RCA 14 pss MBRSET a TE TT Release Hold Press in succession down ENST DBS Receiver Brand Setting a POWER Hoo ti m CABLE DBS Sh ae Gy D We IT I Number Co DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC DISH Network 51 ECHOSTAR DISH Network 51 PRIMESTAR 50 SONY DSS 41 RCA DSS 40 This Remote can control some functions of the DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receivers listed below Turn on the DBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver usi
102. ys or CH or SHUTTLE PLUS AY to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box then press OK GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CH 127 S PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR a Y THEN OK PRESS PROG TO END The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the guide channel number has not been set previously e If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If not refer to pages 15 17 5 Check program date The PlusCode number PROGRAM 1 you entered and the PLUSCODE NO 12345678 START STOP corresponding timer 8 00PM gt 10 00PM i i DATE CH recording program is i240 Tap displayed on the SUN PRESS 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY STOP STOP TIME SP EP PRESS PROG TO END Program screen Check to make sure it is accurate To change the stop time press STOP e To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press DAILY M F 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 an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast alread

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