JVC HR-A60U VCR User Manual
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1. VIDEO AUDIO L R CH FF input connectors REW TV VCR indicator Remote sensor TIMER indicator POWER indicator REC indicator Rear Panel AC power cord UHF VHF IN ANT UHEF VHF OUT TV VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT Buttons Connectors and Indicators Remote POWER 1 2 3 Number keys O O O 5O KO CH AUX 7 8 e T O RE MS PAUSE REC a au PAUSE REW OSO PLAY i STOP sae Su FF ENTER MENU A 0 lei TIMER QO CANCEL SET a tun C RESET TV VCR e SP EP A MONITOR ae DISPLAY TV POWER Ti earn INPUT TV CH TV VOL This Remote transmit A code signals only it is not applicable to B code signals On screen display If you press DISPLAY on the Remote you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen Press DISPLAY again to exit on screen display The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording mode WHILE WATCHING TV DAY AND CLOCK TIME 8 30 AM THU CH 125 CHANNEL STEREO SAP STEREO AND SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM SAP OUTPUT sTEREO 00 00 00 SP TAPE SELECTION SPEED REAL TIME COUNTER WHILE OPERATING A TAPE OPERATING MODE 8 30 AM THU HI FI STEREO HI FI AUTO REPEAT AUTO TRACKING TAPE IN OUTPUT STEREO 00 00 00 SP SELECTION Connections and VCR channel Setting 1 Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the a2. 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 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 REFUR BISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the
3. contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
4. when finished the screen returns to normal CH 001 Initial Settings Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually 1 Access Menu screen then MENU E TIMER REC SET HAUTO REPEAT ON POFF P CH Setup screen Press MENU on the Remote Press SET to select CH SETUP then press ENTER ZESYSTEM SETUP H ENTER MENU CH SETUP EJ Access ADD DELETE Mode Press SET to select ADD DELETE then press ENTER E TV gt CATV B AUTO CH MEMORY APDE ETE H ENTER MENU 3 Add or Delete desired channels 1 Press SET on the Remote to select a channel number you want to add or delete 2 To add channels Press ENTER until ADD appears on the screen to set to add the unmemorized channel 10 9 ENTER MENU To delete channels Press ENTER until DELETE appears on the screen to set to delete the channel from memory Repeat 1 to 2 to add or delete other channel 3 Press MENU three times to return to normal screen NOTE You can t select CH SETUP if you set the channel to L Playback Basic Playback 1 Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Do not apply too m
5. 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
6. VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels To use this VCR with an antenna set the TV CATV menu option to the TV mode When shipped from the factory this menu option is in the CATV mode TV CATV Selection 1 Access Menu screen then CH MENU Setup screen AUTO REPEAT ON gt OFF NE SAP ON gt OFF Press MENU on the Remote Press ICH SETUP Z TSYSTEM SETUP SET to select CH SETUP then press ENTER ENTER MENU A Perform TV CATV Selection Press SET to select TV CATV then press ENTER to select the TV or CATV mode The arrow indicates the selected mode CH SETUP E TV PCATV N AUTO CH MEMORY E ADD DELETE H ENTER MENU TV VHF UHF channels CATV CABLE TV channels Press MENU twice to return to normal screen Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Memory The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels into memory MENU I TIMER REC SET I AUTO REPEAT ON POFF NE ZAP ON P OFF BCH SETUP Access Menu screen then CH _ SysTEM SETUP Setup screen Press MENU on the Remote Press SET to select CH SETUP then press ENTER ENTER MENU CH SETUP I TV CATV I AUTO CH MEMORY W DD DELETE A Perform Auto Channel Memory Press SET to select AUTO CH MEMORY then press ENTER H ENTER MENU EJ Complete Auto Channel Memory The auto tuning will start The channel display will count up and
7. may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 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 o
8. sec ACCESSORIES Provided accessories RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit AAA battery x 2 Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice FOR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 537 5722 http www jvecom 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 wwwJVC com Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service uve JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 ACCESSORIES Don t service the product yourself To purchase accessories for your JVC p
9. then press ENTER A Press SET to select one of the program lines then press ENTER EJ Press SET to select the date then press ENTER 4 Set the start time end time channel and tape speed as in step 3 E SYSTEM SETUP ENTER MENU RATE SMAAT END CH 4 7 tet us gt 4 IENTER CANCEL MENU DATE START END CH JSU wr tpt otto NOTE To record from external source press SET and set the channel to L L will appear next to CH 125 or 69 ENTER CANCEL MENU DATE START END CHy 7 7 26 SU 11 00PM 11 30PM 125 EP 5 To enter other programs i Se aN repeat step 2 through 4 Or press MENU twice to return to the normal screen 6 Press TIMER on the Remote The power will go off the TIMER indicator will light and the VCR stands by for recording IENTER CANCEL MENU DATE START END CH 26 Su thodeul srw 128 EP 4 09 ft AS IENTER CANCEL MENU To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER After you use the VCR press TIMER again to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS When setting the Timer Recording press ENTER until the desired setting blinks then re enter the setting using SET When finished press ENTER NOTES The VCR cannot be used while the TIMER indicator is lit After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug all programmed recording settings must be reset upon resump
10. to OFF and set the clock manually Manual Clock Setting 1 Access Menu screen Press MENU on the Remote Press SET to select SYSTEM SETUP then press ENTER MENU E TIMER REC SET HAUTO REPEAT ON POFF ON gt OFF E SYSTEM SETUP 7N 4 ENTER MENU SYSTEM SETUP E CLOCK SET WSANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE INO NOISE BACKGROUND gt ON OFF HAUTO CLOCK RON OFF E STANDARD TIME E DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENTER MENU A Access Clock Set screen Press SET to select CLOCK SET then press ENTER 3 Set month day year and time MONTH 3 IN Press SET until the desired month DAY 1 SAT appears then press ENTER Set the YEAR 2003 day year and time in the same way TIME 12 00AM ENTER CANCEL MENU 4 Start clock Press MENU to return to normal eB WED screen YEAR PEN j TIME 83 0 AM EN ENTER CANCEL MENU To make corrections any time during the process Press CANCEL repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks then press SET NOTE After a power failure or disconnection of the power the timer settings will be lost In this case reset the present time Tuner Setting This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory skipping over unwanted channels Before selecting channels they must be programmed into the VCR s memory In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels this
11. ETUP Press MENU to return to normal screen ENTER MENU EJ Start Auto Repeat Play Press PLAY The tape will play over and over until the repeat mode is canceled Recording It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its record safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape N 0 Record safety tab Basic Recording 1 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically If you press any operation buttons while the cassette is not loaded g9 will flash on the screen for 4 seconds A Select recording channel Press CH or the Number keys on the Remote CH on the VCR If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection press TV VCR on the Remote so that the TV VCR indicator lights to view the program to be recorded CH 001 3 Set tape speed Press SP EP 00 00 00 SP 4 Start recording On the VCR press REC Or on the Remote while holding REC press PLAY The REC indicator will light CH 001 During recording Pause recording Press PAUSE e Press PAUSE on the Remote or REC on the VCR to resume recording You can
12. HE 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 VHS rela SQPB INSTRUCTIONS Printed in Thailand J4F90401A 02 12 NOTE Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Incre
13. RDING TV recording does not work The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off Place a piece of vinyl tape over the gap INPUT is set to the LINE mode Press the Number key or CH button to select your desired TV program Timer recording does not work The time is not set correctly Reset the present time The recording start end time is not set correctly The TIMER button has not been pressed The TIMER indicator is not lit Set the start end time Press the TIMER button The TIMER indicator is lit PLAYBACK No picture on screen when playing back a recorded tape Noise bars on screen REMOTE CONTROL The TV is not set to the video channel 3 or 4 Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or adjust the fine tuning button on your TV set Adjust tracking manually using the SET or buttons on the remote control Video heads are dirty The tape is worn or damaged Have the video heads cleaned Try another tape Remote control does not work It is not aimed at the remote sensor Aim it at the remote sensor Distance too far or too much light in the room Operate within 15 feet 5 meters reduce the light in the room There is an obstacle in the path of the beam Clear the path of the beam The batteries are weak Replace the batteries The polarity
14. SETUP Press MENU to return to normal screen 4 ENTER MENU E LISTENING TO SAP When the VCR is turned on or a channel selection is made make certain SAP appears on the screen for about 4 seconds This means that the Separate Audio Program broadcasting is available STEREO SAP SAP OR E DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually Press MENU Press SET to select MENU SYSTEM SETUP option then press Hae Epc AET EGEF ENTER ESAP ON gt OFF 2 Press SET to select DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option then press ENTER NEZH SETUP E SYSTEM SETUP 7N IENTER MENU 3 Press SET to select one of the options then press ENTER Press MENU until the MENU screen is cleared ON for manual setting forward one hour for manual setting back one hour AUTO for automatic setting ATE SNT read XDS in the signal gt ON When you want to set the Daylight Saving are Time manually on the first Sunday in April AUTO you set to ON and on the last Sunday in 4 IENTER MENU October you set to OFF NOTES When shipped from factory the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option is set to AUTO position e When the clock is not set Daylight Saving Time setting is not available e When there is no Daylight Saving Time in your area al ways select OFF position in step 3 JVC TV Remote Control This Remot
15. TER MENU Clock Setting Preparations You must set the date and time for timer recording Auto Clock Setting The Auto Clock function will automatically set the built in clock Month Day Year and Time when the VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off As the VCR searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for Auto Clock the Auto Clock needs several minutes to set itself Initial Settings Auto Clock Setting T Connect the Antenna or Cable system e If you use a cable box turn it on 2 Plug the AC Power cord to the AC outlet 3 Make sure the VCR is turned off e If you press POWER the Auto Clock set is not effective 4 Wait at least three minutes and press POWER 5 Press DISPLAY to check the clock on the TV screen 6 If the clock is not set check the Antenna condition The Auto Clock may not function properly if the reception condition is not good Auto Clock Adjustment The Auto Clock Adjustment will be performed at 12 00 PM everyday if you turn off the VCR e If you use a cable box and you want Auto Clock adjustment to be performed the cable box must be left on e The Auto Clock Adjustment is not effective when there is a difference of more than 5 minutes exists between the built in clock time and the actual time To Set Auto Clock To Off When shipped from factory AUTO CLOCK op
16. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER JV HR A60U VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED LPT0784 001A COPYRIGHT 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS G RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V 60Hz only To er 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 FIC
17. ase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR Remote or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the VCR in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration DO NOT block the VCR s ventilation openings DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport a RAN For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No VHS SQPB HAL leg Cassettes marked VHS or S VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recording is not possible with this model This model is equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK that makes it possible to play back S VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution HG VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment As an Energy Star Partner JVC has determined that this produc
18. ccessories listed in Specifications Ej Situate vcr Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface Ej Connect VCR to TV Antenna or cable f A Coaxial cable E Flat feeder h Matching transformer not supplied Back of VCR TV To 75 Q terminal RF cable supplied Audio video cable not supplied To audio video input connectors RF Connection 1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV 2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the UHF VHF IN terminal on the rear of the VCR 3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the UHF VHF OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV s antenna input terminal AV Connection improves picture quality during tape playback If your TV is equipped with audio video input connectors 1 Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in the illustration 2 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 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 Connections and VCR channel Setting 4 Set VCR channel To view playback of a recorded tape or to watch a program selected by the VCR s channel selector the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 video channel when a TV i
19. ding VCR Select L when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on the front panel Press O AUX or CH on the Remote CH on the VCR E Start playback Press PLAY on the playback VCR H Start recording Press REC on the recording VCR Before Requesting Service Make sure by first checking the following points SYMPTOM POWER CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power The AC power cord is not connected Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet Although the power is on it does not operate Cassette is not inserted Insert a video cassette TV BROADCAST RECEPTION A TV program that is selected by the VCR does not appear on the screen Antenna connection is not correct Connect it correctly Antenna cable is disconnected Reconnect the antenna cable The video channel is not in the correct position Set it to CH 3 or 4 The TV is not set to the video channel 3 or 4 The TV VCR selector is set at TV mode The TV VCR indicator is not lit Set the TV channel selector to the 3 or 4 position Press the TV VCR selector button The TV VCR indicator will light INPUT is set to the LINE mode Press the Number key or CH button to select your desired TV program A TV program selected by the VCR does not appear in color The TV CATV menu option setting Set the TV CATV menu option to select TV or CATV mode RECO
20. e can control some functions TV POWER INPUT TV CH and TV VOL of a remote controllable JVC TV without setting NOTE It s not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote sensor This Remote can control a JVC TV only SYSTEM SETUP E CLOCK SET I LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE TNO NOISE BACKGROUND gt ON OFF TAUTO CLOCK PON OFF NI ZTANDARD TIME I DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Z ENTER MENU OFF a Editing You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR Refer also to the other components instruction manuals for connection and its operations El Make connections Example When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR for playback To audio video out Audio video cable not supplied To audio video input tid Another VCR for recording 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 EJ Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR Ed Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the recording VCR On this VCR when using this VCR as the recor
21. e 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 products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase
22. eo broadcast or videotape audio is of poor quality The R and L positions allow the audio from the Right or Left Hi Fi channel to be heard over both TV speakers This button has no effect when viewing a MONO videotape or TV program Each time when you press the button OUTPUT SELECTION display appears on the screen for several seconds Refer to the chart below OUTPUT SOUND HEARD ON BOTH SELECTION SPEAKERS STEREO STEREO Lch LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO R ch RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO MONO MONO NOTES When playing back a tape that is not recorded in Hi Fi stereo mode the audio will automatically be monaural e When listening to a VHS Hi Fi video tape or MTS broadcast through the VHF UHF jack Audio Video cord not connected the sound will be monaural Other Functions E SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM SAP Your VCR is fitted with an SAP broadcast system which enables you to switch to a SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM when viewing a selected channel This function applies only when the program is broadcast in multi languages through the SAP broadcast system When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode the TV MENU E TIMER REC SET Press MENU on the Remote Press SET to select SAP option E SYSTEM SETUP Press ENTER to select ON 4 IENTERIMENU position E TIMER REC SET BAUTO REPEAT ON POFF Is gt ON OFF 18H SETUP E SYSTEM
23. ettings C NOTES The everyday every week recording can be made continuously until the recording is canceled or the tape reaches the end During timer recording the automatic rewinding mechanism does not function Other Functions E BLUE BACK ON OFF When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the following case When receiving a channel not in use 1 Press MENU on the remote Press SET to select SYSTEM SETUP E Press SET to select NO NOISE BACKGROUND Ej Press ENTER to select ON 4 Press MENU to return to normal screen E STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK RECORDING STEREO BROADCASTS The VHS Hi Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received the STEREO will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds and the program can be viewed or recorded in stereo The Hi Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as for normal recordings STEREO NOTE When using a CATV system stereo TV programs may be transmitted over a mono cable channel In this case the word STEREO will not appear and the sound will be in mono OUTPUT SELECTION When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program or playing a prerecorded VHS Hi Fi STEREO videotape press AMONITOR to select how the audio will be heard through the speakers Normally set to the Hi Fi STEREO position this button can be set to the MONDO position if the ster
24. hart 3 times 1 00 e To cancel ITR press 4 times 1 30 STOP O or turn off 5 times 2 00 the power 6 times 3 00 7 times 4 00 8 times 5 00 9 times 6 00 10 times NORMAL REC Watching one program while recording another During recording If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection to view pictures from the VCR press TV VCR on the Remote so that TV VCR indicator goes off The TV broadcast being recorded disappears If you are using the AV connection to view pictures from the VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV Then select the channel you want to watch on the TV Timer Recording Timer recording can be programmed on screen with the remote control The built in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month NOTES 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 The timer recording will start at 5 seconds before the time you predetermined EXAMPLE Program a timer recording for the 26th day channel 125 CATV 11 00 11 30 PM on timer program number 1 Tape speed EP When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV Press MENU on the Remote NE REGS Check the TIMER REC SET Cee OND OEE ECH SETUP option is selected
25. ied 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 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 the Remote Before use insert two AAA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity and matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 5 m NOTE If the Remote does not work properly remove its batteries wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again Video heads cleaning Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2 when Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears Buttons Connectors and Indicators Front Panel REC STOP EJECT PLAY Cassette loading slot POWER
26. of the batteries are not inserted correctly Insert correctly TV programs cannot be seen using the TV selector The TV VCR function is in the VCR mode Set to TV or turn off the VCR power button Specifications GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions W x H x D Weight Format Maximum recording time AC 120 V 60 Hz 9 W 1 7 W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to140 F Horizontal only 360 mm x 95 mm x 222 5 mm 14 3 16 x 3 3 4 x 8 3 4 3 2 kg 7 1 Ibs VHS NTSC standard SP 210 min with ST 210 video cassette EP 630 min with ST 210 video cassette VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Normal audio NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 42 dB 230 lines 100 Hz to 10 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Input Output RCA connectors IN x 1 OUT x 1 TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage Frequency synthesized tuner VHF Channels 2 13 UHF Channels 14 69 CATV 113 Channels RF output Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced TIMER Clock reference Program capacity Memory backup for timer Quartz 1 month programmable timer 8 programs Approx 5
27. recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It
28. roduct you may CAUTION contact your local JVC Dealer To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet There From the 48 Continental United States call toll free are no user serviceable parts inside 1 800 882 2545 or on the web at wwwJVC com Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs WARRANTY Only in U S A LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period PARTS LABOR lyr 90pays THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMON WEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized servic
29. s connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only 1 Press and hold 3 or 4 on the Remote for 3 seconds in standby mode The TV VCR indicator will start to flash 2 Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the channel selected in 1 3 Press POWER to turn on the VCR The POWER indicator will light 4 Press TV VCR to select the VCR position The TV VCR indicator will light CH 125 5 Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area The channel number will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds Initial Settings Language Setting The default setting is ENGLISH 1 Access Menu screen Press MENU on the Remote Press SET to select SYSTEM SETUP then press ENTER MENU E TIMER REC SET HAUTO REPEAT ONOFF E SAP ON gt OFF NEZH SETUP E SYSTEM SETUP 7N ENTER MENU SYSTEM SETUP NE ZLOCK SET E LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE ZENO NOISE BACKGROUND PON OFF HAUTO CLOCK PON OFF ESTANDARD TIME E DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENTER MENU A Access Language screen Press SET to select LANGUAGE then press ENTER 3 Select language This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages in English Spanish or French Press SET to select your desired language then press ENTER Press MENU twice to return to normal screen LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE gt ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS EN
30. select channel in the recording pause mode Stop recording Press STOP on the Remote OR Press STOP EJECT H A on the VCR Recording Features Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR The Instant Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording EXAMPLE Instant Timer Recording for 30 minutes When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV on and select the video input mode on the TV 1 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact The clock display will change in the counter display A Press SP EP to select the desired tape speed SP or EP The counter and SP or EP will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds 00 00 00 SP 3 Press the Number keys or CH to select the channel to be CH 125 recorded The channel number will appear on the screen and display for about 4 seconds 4 Press REC on the VCR or while ITR 0 30 CH 125 holding REC press PLAY D gt on the Remote to begin recording Press REC on the VCR again to stop recording after 30 minutes Each additional press of REC will increase recording time as shown in the chart below up to a maximum of 6 hours The ITR and recording time will appear on screen for about 4 seconds NOTES Press REC to increase Press Recording time the time needed for once NORMAL REC recording See the twice 0 30 c
31. t or product model meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency J4F90401A IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type 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
32. ther products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjust ment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualif
33. tion is set to ON But if you do not want Auto Clock set Adjustment Turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU 3 Press SET to select SYSTEM SETUP option then press ENTER 4 Press SET to select AUTO CLOCK option 5 Press ENTER to select OFF 6 Press MENU repeatedly to return to the normal screen When AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF the Auto Clock adjustment does not function Set the clock manually To Set Standard Time In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two stations in two different time zones the VCR may recognize the wrong station for the Auto Clock set To correct the situation 1 Press MENU 2 Press SET to select SYSTEM SETUP option then press ENTER Press SET to select STANDARD TIME option then press ENTER jo Initial Settings A Press SET to select your time zone then press ENTER ATLANTIC GMT 4 hours GMT Greenwich Mean Time EASTERN GMT 5 hours CENTRAL GMT 6 hours MOUNTAIN GMT 7 hours PACIFIC GMT 8 hours ALASKA GMT 9 hours HAWAII GMT 10 hours AUTO AUTO SET 5 Press MENU twice to return to the normal screen NOTES To be able to select the standard time the clock must first be set by AUTO CLOCK once e If you live in Newfoundland and the Auto Clock does not function properly set the AUTO CLOCK menu option
34. tion of power In this case reset the clock and reprogram any timer recordings Press CANCEL to move cursor backward for correction TO SET DAILY WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in step 3 in the Setting the Timer Recording section press SET repeatedly The setting changes as follows Example The current day Friday gt SU SA Sunday to Saturday One monik later MO SA Monday to Saturday minus one day A WKL WE lt Weekly Wednesday MO FR Monday to Friday WKL TH Weekly Thursday TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS Press SET to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU Then press ENTER to display the timer program list Press MENU twice to return to the normal screen ATE STARV END gly 26 SU 11 00PM 11 30PM 125 ae ay aa N TP TY S IENTER CANCEL MENU TO CANCEL A PROGRAM Press the SET to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU Then press SET to select the unnecessary program and press CANCEL to cancel the program RATE SMAAT END Cl ENTER CANCEL MENU Timer Recordings IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER NOTE Do not overlap programs as portions of the conflicting programs will be lost The first recording time has priority over the next recording time as shown in the diagram 8 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 Programi gt O Program2 Deleted Parts Program3 gt Non Recorded Portion Parts Recording Prog 2 Control S
35. uch pressure when inserting The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically If you press any operation buttons while the cassette is not loaded s0 will flash on the screen for 4 seconds OR Press STOP EJECT i 4 on the VCR Pause playback and view still picture Press PAUSE e Press PLAY D gt to resume normal playback A Start playback Press PLAY gt During playback Stop playback Press STOP J on the Remote Pause and Frame by Frame playback Press PAUSE to pause then press PAUSE repeatedly Press PLAY gt to resume normal playback Playback Slow motion Press PLAY C on the Remote Playback will proceed at 1 10 th of the normal speed Press PLAY E gt to resume normal playback NOTE During slow motion picture some noise might appear on the TV screen Use the SET on the Remote to eliminate the noise OR Press Play E gt on the VCR Speed search Press REW lt 1 or FF C on the Remote e Press PLAY E gt to resume normal playback OR Press REW lt d or FF BB on the VCR Variable speed search Press REW lt 1 or FF repeatedly on the Remote e Press PLAY E gt to resume normal playback e Each time you press REW lt or FF gt the playback speed changes OR Press REW lt d or FF repeatedl
36. y on the VCR TAPE SPEED PICTURE SEARCH SPEED PRESS ONCE PRESS TWICE SP 3X 5X EP 9X 15X When the tape is not running Rewind fast forward Press REW lt lt or FF C C on the Remote OR Press REW lt d or FF BP on the VCR F E Eject the tape Press STOP EJECT H A on the VCR You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off E Turn off the VCR Press POWER on the Remote OR Press POWER 9 1 on the VCR Playback Features Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustment Automatic tracking adjustment Whenever you insert a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback press SET on the Remote to eliminate the noises Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for a coarse adjustment e Press SP EP on the Remote again to reactivate automatic tracking Playing back tape repeatedly Auto Repeat Play 1 Access Menu screen Press MENU on the Remote Press SET to select AUTO REPEAT NE ZIMER REC SET E AUTO REPEAT ON OFF ON gt OFF ECH SETUP E SYSTEM SETUP IENTER MENU A Select ON OFF MENU NE ZIMER REC SET Press ENTER to select ON or AUTO REPEAT BON OFF u n ZESAP ON gt OFF OFF ECH SETUP E SYSTEM S
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