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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S5900U/5910U
HR-S3900U/3910U
TV
CABLE/
DBS
MBR SET
A/B POWER
TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY
1
4
DBS
7
C.RESET
CANCEL
2
5
DAILY(M-F)
8
AUX
0
3
6
WEEKLY
9
2
TIMER
4
START STOP DATE CH
1 PROG
REW
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
CHECK
PLAY
SP/EP SKIP SEARCH
FF
REC
STOP PAUSE
MENU
TV CH +
3 OK
V
V
O
L –
SHUTTLE
PLUS
TV CH –
TV
V
L
O
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
SP EP
VCR
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
REW
–
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
HR-S5900U/5910U
TV
CABLE/
DBS
MBR SET
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY
1
4
DBS
7
C.RESET
CANCEL
2
5
DAILY(M-F)
8
AUX
0
3
6
WEEKLY
9
2
TIMER 4
START STOP DATE CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
1 PROG
REW
PROG
CHECK
PLAY
SP/EP SKIP SEARCH
FF
REC
STOP PAUSE
MENU
TV CH +
3
OK
V
V
O
L
–
SHUTTLE
PLUS
TV CH –
TV
V
L
O
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
POWER
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
SP EP
VCR
DISPLAY
SP / EP
PLAY
REW
–
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
HR-S3900U/3910U
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
LPT0503-001A
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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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number
:HR-S5900U
HR-S5910U
HR-S3900U
Trade Name
HR-S3910U
:JVC
Responsible Party
:JVC Americas Corp.
Address
:1700 Valley Road Wayne,
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.
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.
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.
2. DO 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
3
and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
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.
䡲 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.
䡲 As an E
NERGY
S
TAR
® Partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the E
NERGY
S
TAR
® guidelines for energy efficiency.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference.
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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 recommended by the manufacturer.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
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
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USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
• Use only with a cart, 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.
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 shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
SERVICING
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. 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 THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
● The Index on pages 60 – 64 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
墌
mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information.
● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section.
● The illustrations used in this instruction manual is of
HR-S5900U/5910U, unless mentioned otherwise.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW
VCR . . .
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.
● ”CAUTIONS” on page 2
● ”IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the previous page
CONTENTS
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6
Basic Connections .................................. 6
INITIAL SETTINGS 8
Plug & Play Setting ................................ 8
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ................................... 8
Language Setting ................................... 9
Clock Setting ........................................ 10
Preparations ............................................................. 10
Setting clock semiautomatically
— Semiauto Clock Set ............................................. 11
Setting clock manually
— Manual Clock Set ................................................ 12
Tuner Setting ....................................... 13
Setting channels automatically
— Auto Channel Set ................................................ 13
Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set ............................................14
Cable Box Control Setting .................... 15
Installing Controller ................................................. 15
Setting cable box output channel & brand ............... 16
DBS Receiver Control Setting ................ 18
Installing Controller ................................................. 18
Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand .......... 19
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 21
Basic Playback .................................... 21
To stop playback ...................................................... 21
To rewind the tape ................................................... 21
To fast-forward the tape ........................................... 21
To eject the tape ...................................................... 21
To turn off the VCR ..................................................21
Basic Playback Features ...................... 22
Changing display information .................................. 22
Checking tape position ............................................22
Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Play ........... 22
Adjusting tracking condition
— Tracking Adjustments .......................................... 23
Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor .............. 23
Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory ....................................... 23
Locating beginning of recordings
— Index Search ....................................................... 24
Locating beginning of timer recordings
— Instant Review ..................................................... 24
Basic Recording ................................... 25
To pause recording ..................................................25
To stop recording ..................................................... 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 ...................................................... 25
To turn off the VCR ..................................................25
Basic Recording Features ..................... 26
Changing display information .................................. 26
Specifying recording length
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ..............................26
Watching one program while recording another ...... 26
Showing on-screen display ...................................... 27
Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality
— Super VHS ET ...................................................... 27
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SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 28
Special Effect Playback ........................ 28
Locating particular scene rapidly
— Picture Search ..................................................... 28
Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback ...........29
Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search ............. 29
Viewing still picture frame by frame
— Frame-by-Frame Playback ................................... 29
Viewing slow motion picture
— Slow Motion Playback ........................................ 29
TIMER RECORDING 30
VCR Plus+ ® Timer Programing .............. 30
Changing VCR Plus+ ® Setting................ 32
Express Timer Programing ................... 34
24HR Quick Programing ...................... 36
Checking program settings ....................................... 37
Canceling or changing program settings .................. 37
When programs overlap each other ......................... 38
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 39
Useful Function Settings ....................... 39
Satellite Auto Recording ....................... 44
Child Lock ............................................ 45
EDITING 46
Edit From Camcorder ........................... 46
Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 48
Audio Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) ........... 49
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) ........... 50
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 52
TV Brand Setting .................................. 52
Cable Box Brand Setting ...................... 53
DBS Receiver Brand Setting .................. 54
Changing Remote Control Code ............ 55
TROUBLESHOOTING 56
Questions and answers ............................................59
INDEX 60
List of terms .............................................................60
Front panel (HR-S5900U/5910U) ............................ 61
Front panel (HR-S3900U/3910U) ............................ 61
Front display panel ..................................................62
Rear panel ...............................................................63
On-screen display .................................................... 63
Remote ....................................................................64
SPECIFICATIONS 65
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 66
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 67
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Basic Connections
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
ANTENNA IN
(Antenna or cable input)
Antenna or cable
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
Coaxial cable
Flat feeder
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
AC Power
Cord
Back of VCR
AC Outlet
S VIDEO OUT
S
V
I
D
E
O
IN OUT
CABLE
BOX
S-video cable
(supplied)
To S-video input connector
REMOTE
PAUSE/
AV
COMPU
-LINK
AUDIO
IN
R
OUT
ANTENNA IN
L
VHF/UHF
TV OUT
VIDEO
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
To Audio/video input connectors
RF cable (supplied)
To 75 ohm terminal
TV
TV OUT
1
Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”
(
墌 pg. 65).
2
Situate VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
3
Connect VCR to TV
The following connections are required.
RF Connection
1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the
ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.
3 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.)
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.
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
1 Perform “RF Connection” and “AV
Connection” above.
2 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.
4
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 (
墌 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.)
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5
Set VCR channel
Press POWER to turn off the VCR and press STOP/
EJECT (
§ ) on the front panel for more than
5 seconds. “3CH” appears on the display panel.
Press CH + and – on the Remote 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 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
(
墌 pg. 21) or basic recording (墌 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 (
墌 pg. 26).
● For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the
Index (
墌 pg. 63).
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Plug & Play
Setting
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
ATTENTION
● If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (
墌 pg.10 – 14)
● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug
& Play setting.
● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the
Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
REW
–
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
INITIAL SETTINGS
This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting.
The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.
1
Perform Plug & Play setup
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (
墌 pg.
6). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.
The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.
NOTES:
● 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 & Play setting has been complete successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no need to perform the clock (
墌 pg. 10) and tuner (墌 pg.
13) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14.
During Initial Auto Clock Set
“Auto” blinks.
During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.
Plug & Play Completed
The current time (including
AM/PM) is displayed.
* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & 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 (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data.
(This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.)
The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.
● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & 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 & 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 (
墌 pg. 11) or
Manual Clock Set (
墌 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
& Play setting will be automatically reactivated.
If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (
墌 pg. 12) and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (
墌 pg. 13 or 14).
Language
Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
1 4
1
1
4
7 8
0
2
5
3
6
9
2
4
3
2 3
2 3
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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”.
1
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
2
Access Initial Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
FUNCTION SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
MAIN MENU
TUNER SET
= INITIAL SET
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
#.
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
3
Select language
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“LANGUAGE”, then press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
# repeatedly until the desired language is selected.
4
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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Clock Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
1 8
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
3
2 – 7
2 – 7
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & 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
4 after preparation steps below are finished.
If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (
墌 pg. 12)
Preparations
1
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
2
Access Initial Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
FUNCTION SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
MAIN MENU
TUNER SET
= INITIAL SET
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
#.
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
3
Select clock set
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“CLOCK SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
#.
INITIAL SET
=CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) 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.
Setting clock semiautomatically
— Semiauto Clock Set
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually.
First follow steps
1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.
4
Set Auto Clock to ON
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
# to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press SHUTTLE
PLUS
%fi so that “ON” is selected.
Then;
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
1:00PM 12/24 00 SUN
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH
D.S.T.
: AUTO (CATV)
: AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
To select the host channel — go to step
5.
To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step
6.
To select the time zone — go to step
7.
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
# to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected.
NOTE:
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.
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6
Select D.S.T. mode
You have three choices:
AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock automatically by the incoming
ON– signal from the host channel. (Auto
Daylight Saving Time*)
Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock itself.
OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
# to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.
7
Select time zone
You can select the time zone automatically or manually.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
# to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected.
Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:
= AUTO = ATLANTIC = EASTERN
= CENTRAL = MOUNTAIN = PACIFIC
= ALASKA = HAWAII = (back to the beginning)
NOTE:
If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug &
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
5
, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.
8
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
* Auto Daylight Saving Time
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, . . .
. . .
on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 3:00 AM.
. . .
on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM.
IMPORTANT
Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set.
”Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.
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1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
3
4 – 7
4 – 7
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
5
Set date
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi until the desired date appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
● Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %fi changes the date in 15-day intervals.
6
Set year
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi until the desired year appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
# twice.
7
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
%fi to select the desired setting.
8
Start clock
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
To make corrections any time during the process
Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
# repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi.
Setting clock manually
— Manual Clock Set
First follow steps
1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.
4
Set time
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi until the desired time appears, then press
OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T.
: AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
● Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %fi 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.
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Tuner Setting
Setting channels automatically
— Auto Channel Set
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (
墌 pg. 14).
1
4
2
5
3
6
1
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
2
Access Tuner Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
FUNCTION SET
= TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
“TUNER SET”, then
MAIN MENU
press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
#.
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
7 8 9
2
1 4
1
0
3
4
2 3
3
Perform Auto Channel Set
You can automatically set the receivable channels in your area in
BAND
=AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
the order of their
TUNER SET
CATV
frequencies.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“AUTO CHANNEL
SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
AUTO CHANNEL SET
SCANNING...
2 3
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTES:
● When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears on screen.
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.
4
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.
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6
9
2
4
4
3
2 – 4
2 – 4
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
2
Access Tuner Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
3
Access Manual Channel Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
TUNER SET
BAND
highlight bar (arrow) to
AUTO CHANNEL SET
=MANUAL CHANNEL SET
“MANUAL CHANNEL
SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
CATV
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
4
Add or skip desired channels
To add channels
1 Press the Number keys to input a
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
channel number you want to add.
2 Press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
# to set to “ADD”.
3 Repeat 1 and 2 to add other channels.
(CATV)
CH 45 ADD
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
To skip channels
1 Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to input a channel number you want to skip.
2 Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # to set to “SKIP”.
3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.
5
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually.
1
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
Cable Box
Control
Setting
Suggested location
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s
Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.
ATTENTION:
The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and
DBS receiver.
Cable box
Your VCR
Controller
To
RF output
Transmitter or
To
Audio/Video output
Your VCR
Cable box
To
ANTENNA
IN
CABLE
BOX
Controller
(suggested locations)
To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
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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+ (
墌 pg. 30), Express timer programing (
墌 pg. 34) or 24HR quick programing
(
墌 pg. 36).
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
1
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.
3
Connect cable box to VCR
● If your cable box does not have audio/video
output connectors
Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR.
● If your cable box has audio/video output
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.
4
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.
● 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 53. To set up the Controller, go to page 16.
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EN
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
2
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
3
6
9
2
4
7
3 4 6 7
3 – 5
Setting cable box output channel & brand
After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.
1
Turn on cable box
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
2
Access Main Menu screen on VCR
Press MENU.
3
Access Initial Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
4
Access Cable Box Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
CLOCK SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
INITIAL SET
“CABLE BOX SET”,
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
=CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET
then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
Select cable box output channel
Your selection depends on how your cable box
CABLE BOX SET
is connected to your
OFF
VCR.
● If your cable box is
connected to your
VCR’s ANTENNA IN
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END terminal on the rear
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi on the Remote until the channel number representing the cable box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the screen.
● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi on the Remote until
“ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on the screen.
● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi on the Remote until
“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.
● If you do not use a cable box
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi on the Remote until
“OFF” appears on the screen.
6
Access Cable Box Brand Set screen
Press OK.
7
Enter cable box brand
Press the appropriate
Number keys to enter the brand code from the
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
1
list shown to the right, then press OK.
● If the cable box’s
channel changes to 9, setting is complete
Press OK and “CABLE
BOX CONTROL IS
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
THEN (OK) TO TEST
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
1
ON” appears on the
DID YOUR CABLE BOX
screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal
CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09?
= YES
NO
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
screen.
● If the cable box's channel does not change to 9
1 Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”.
2 Press OK.
3 Repeat step
7 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9 by entering another code.
4 If the channel does not change after going through all the code numbers listed for your model of cable box, then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25.
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CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
BRAND
ARCHER
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
CURTIS
DIAMOND
EASTERN
GC BRAND
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
JASCO
JERROLD
NOVAVISION
OAK
PANASONIC
PULSER
RCA
REGAL
REGENCY
REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
SPRUCER
STARGATE
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
UNIKA
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH
CODE
1, 5, 17
1, 17
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
2, 8
1, 17
19
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
10, 18, 19, 23
15
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
2, 8
7, 20
13, 14
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
13, 14
10, 18, 19, 23
19
1, 16, 17
5, 16, 24
2, 8
7, 20
5, 16, 17, 24, 25
13, 14
5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25
5, 16, 24
1, 4, 16
1, 17
16, 17, 25
3, 9, 22
3, 9, 22
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
6, 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.
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.
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DBS Receiver
Control Setting
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
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.
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
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 (
墌 pg. 34) or
24HR quick programing (
墌 pg. 36).
Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the
Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during
VCR Plus+ timer recording.
● If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input connectors and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input terminal.
Your VCR
Controller
DBS receiver
To
RF output
Transmitter
To
ANTENNA IN or
Controller
(suggested locations)
To
Audio/Video output
To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
Installing Controller
1
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.
3
Connect DBS receiver to VCR
● If your DBS receiver does not have audio/
video output connectors
Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR.
● If your DBS receiver has audio/video output
connectors
Connect an audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the DBS receiver.
Your VCR
NOTE:
When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its instruction manual.
CABLE
BOX
4
Connect Controller to VCR
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX
Controller connector on the rear panel.
How to control the DBS receiver
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 your DBS receiver’s channel number during timer-recording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 54. To set up the Controller, go to page 19.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
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1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
3
6
9
2
4
3 4
3 – 5
Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand
After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.
1
Turn on DBS receiver
Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or
205 on your DBS receiver.
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2
Access Main Menu screen on VCR
Press MENU.
3
Access Initial Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
4
Access DBS Receiver Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
“DBS RECEIVER SET”,
CABLE BOX SET
=DBS RECEIVER SET then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
Select DBS receiver output channel
Your selection depends
DBS RECEIVER SET
on how your DBS receiver is connected to
OFF
your VCR.
● If your DBS receiver
is connected to your
VCR’s ANTENNA IN
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END terminal on the rear
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi on the Remote until the channel number representing the DBS receiver’s output (CH3 or CH4) appears on the screen.
● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi on the Remote until
“ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on the screen.
● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi on the Remote until
“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.
● If you do not use a DBS receiver
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi on the Remote until
“OFF” appears on the screen.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
6
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
4 0
the brand code from the following list, then press OK.
The program currently received through the
DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds.
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
THEN (OK) TO TEST
PRESS (MENU) TO END
BRAND
JVC (DISH Network)
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)
PRIMESTAR
SONY (DSS)
RCA (DSS)
CODE
51
51
50
41
40
● If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the
channel listed below for your brand, setting is complete
JVC
= 100
ECHOSTAR
= 100
PRIMESTAR
= 55
SONY
= 205
RCA
= 205
Press OK and “DBS
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
RECEIVER CONTROL
51
IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal
DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER
CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100?
= YES
NO
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
screen.
● If the DBS receiver’s
channel does not change as shown above
1 Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”.
2 Press OK.
3 Re-enter the correct code.
NOTES:
● The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver.
● 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.
POWER
2
JOG dial
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
2
REW (
1 )
1
1
4
7 8
0
2
5
3
3
6
9
2
4
PLAY
–
REW FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
A.DUB
INSERT
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
STOP/EJECT
(
7 / 0 )
POWER
FF (
¡ )
STOP (
7 )
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This VCR can check the tape condition during playback
(and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.
1
Load a cassette
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
● The VCR turns on automatically.
● The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”.
● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.
2
Start playback
Press PLAY (
3 ).
● Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected.
● The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS mode or in S-
VHS ET mode (
墌 pg. 27)
● If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON”
(default setting:
墌 pg. 40), “VIDEO
CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this
VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking.
● If the tape ends during playback or fast-forward search, the cassette indication “ ” blinks for a few seconds and the VCR starts rewinding the tape automatically.
To stop playback
Press STOP (
7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
To rewind the tape
Press REW (
1 ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to the left).
To fast-forward the tape
Press FF (
¡ ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to the right).
To eject the tape
Press STOP/EJECT (
7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running.
● You can also eject 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:
• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
• “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen
(only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”:
墌 pg. 39,
40.)
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Basic
Playback
Features
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
E
F
–
a, b, c
F
–
a
1
1
4
7
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)
A
Changing display information
Press DISPLAY during playback.
Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, tape remaining time and the clock time in sequence.
Time Counter Tape Remaining Time
2
5
8
0
3
3
6
9
2
4
PLAY
–
REW FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
A.DUB
INSERT
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
STOP/EJECT
(
7 / 0 )
F
A
–
b
F
–
C
D
–
2
D
–
1
C
STOP (
7 )
Clock Time
● 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” (
墌 pg. 27).
● The approximate tape remaining time appears and the
" " 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.
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
Checking tape position
The tape position indicator appears on screen in the following cases:
● When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or
B
+ + +
rewind mode.
● When you perform an Index
COUNT
Search (
墌 pg. 24) or Instant Review (墌 pg. 24).
E
0:33:27
The position of “ ” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”
(End) shows you where you are on the tape.
NOTES:
● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear (
墌 pg. 39, 40).
● It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be displayed.
C
Playing back tape repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can play back a tape repeatedly (100 times).
While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY (
3 )
for more than 5 seconds.
The play indicator (
# ) on the front display panel starts flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back
100 times.
To stop playback, press STOP (
7 ) on the Remote or
STOP/EJECT (
7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
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 playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, use the manual tracking following the procedures below.
● You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback (
墌 pg. 29).
1
Activate manual tracking
Press SP/EP on the Remote during playback.
2
Eliminate the noises on the TV screen
Press CH + or – on the Remote.
● 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.
● To reactivate automatic tracking, press SP/EP on the Remote. The automatic tracking becomes active again.
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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
NORM
HI-FI
HI-FI L
NORM
HI-FI R
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” (
墌 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 (墌 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. (
墌 pg. 42)
F
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 (
1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within
2 seconds.
b– For Automatic Power Off
Press REW (
1 ), then press POWER within
2 seconds.
c– For Automatic Timer Standby
Press REW (
1 ), 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.
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EN
H
REW (
1 )
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
3
6
9
2
4
FF (
¡ )
G
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)
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.
1
Start search
While the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS
4 or ¢ on the Remote.
2
Access distant code
To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away, press SHUTTLE PLUS
4 or ¢ repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen (only if
“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ;
墌 pg. 39, 40).
Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.
Beginning of the current program recorded
Previous program recorded
–2 –1
4
Current position on the tape
Next program recorded
Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded
2nd next
1
¢
2 3
● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW (
1 ) or FF ( ¡ ) after playback starts.
NOTE:
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is resumed from recording pause.
Other Useful functions for playback
You can also use the following functions for recording.
● Video Calibration (墌 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 highestpossible pictures.
● Picture Control (墌 pg. 40)
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference.
● Video Stabilizer (墌 pg. 41)
You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR.
● Blue Back (墌 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.
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 timerrecorded 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.
● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW (
1 ) or FF ( ¡ ) after playback starts.
● 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.
● The Instant Review function will also operate if the
VCR is turned on.
Basic
Recording
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
POWER
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
TV/VCR
REW (
1 )
4
1
1
4
7
PLAY (
3 )
JOG dial
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
–
REW FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
4
PAUSE (
8 )
STOP/EJECT
(
7 / 0 )
POWER
8
0
2
5
3
3
6
9
2
4
2
–
b
2
–
a
3
FF (
¡ )
PAUSE (
8 )
STOP (
7 )
This VCR can check the tape condition during recording
(and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.
1
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
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2
Select recording channel
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.
On the Remote:
a– 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.
3
Set tape speed
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.
4
Start recording
On the front panel:
Press REC (
¶ ).
On the Remote:
While holding REC (
¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).
● If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON”
(default setting:
墌 pg. 40), this VCR checks the tape condition for about seven seconds, then starts recording. This means that the first seven seconds of the program will not be recorded. If this is inconvenient for you, follow the steps below:
1 Press REC ( ¶ ) and PAUSE ( 8 ) to start
Video Calibration.
2 Then press PLAY ( 3 ) to start recording after Video Calibration is complete.
To pause recording
Press PAUSE (
8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ).
To stop recording
Press STOP (
7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
To rewind the tape (when it is not running)
Press REW (
1 ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to the left).
To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running)
Press FF (
¡ ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to the right).
To eject the tape
Press STOP/EJECT (
7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running.
● 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.
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Basic
Recording
Features
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
E
–
1
STOP/EJECT (
7 / 0 )
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
REW
–
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
B
E
–
2
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)
A
Changing display information
Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.
Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, channel number, tape remaining time and the clock time in sequence.
Time Counter Tape Remaining Time
Clock Time Channel No.
● 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” (
墌 pg. 27).
● The approximate tape remaining time appears and the
" " 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.
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.
C
–
1
C. RESET
E
–
2
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
3
6
9
2
4
A
STOP (
7 )
D
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.
Record safety tab
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 (
7 ) on the Remote or
STOP/EJECT (
7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
C
Watching one program while recording another
1
Engage TV mode
During recording...
● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using
the RF connection (
墌 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.)
● If you are using the AV connection (墌 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.
D
Showing on-screen display
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (
墌 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 63.
1
Display VCR status on TV screen
During recording or recording pause, press
OSD.
CH 125
THU 12:00 AM
STEREO
SAP
RECORD
PAUSE
]
SP
All indications corresponding to the current VCR status are displayed for 5 seconds.
B
+ + +
E
NORM
INDEX 1
REMAIN 10:00
HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45
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:
● If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “RECORD/PAUSE” is always displayed.
● The VCR status can be also displayed during playback.
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27
NOTES:
● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function...
– while recording is in progress.
– while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (
墌 pg.
26) is in progress.
– while Video Calibration (
墌 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 playing back a tape recorded with this function on some tapes, noise may appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)
● During special effect playback (墌 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.
E
Recording on VHS tapes with
S-VHS quality
— Super VHS ET
This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-
VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS
ET function.
● You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape.
● Before recording, make sure “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON.” (
墌 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.
● To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press S-VHS ET.
The lamp goes off.
2
Start recording
On the front panel:
Press REC (
¶ ).
On the Remote:
While holding REC (
¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).
Other useful functions for recording
You can also use the following functions for recording.
● Video Calibration (墌 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 highestpossible pictures.
● Second Audio Recording (墌 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 (墌 pg. 42)
This VCR allows you to record on an S-VHS tape with VHS picture quality.
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Special Effect
Playback
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A
PLAY (
3 )
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
A
PLAY (
3 )
3
6
9
2
4
B
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
REW
–
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
B
D
F
C
A
B
D
D
A
E
D
E
SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK
A
Locating particular scene rapidly
— Picture Search
7 High-Speed Picture Search:
You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape.
On the front panel:
Possible during normal playback.
To do forward picture search, turn the JOG dial quickly to the right.
To do reverse picture search, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left.
● If you release the dial, picture search continues.
On the Remote:
Possible during normal playback or still picture playback.
To do forward picture search, press FF ( ).
To do reverse picture search, press REW ( ).
● If you press and hold the button for more than
2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and normal playback resumes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (
3 ).
7 Variable-Speed Picture Search:
Possible during normal playback.
You can change the speed of picture search.
How to use the JOG dial on the front panel:
Turn the JOG dial to the right (forward search) or to the left (reverse search).
Each time the JOG dial passes a click position, picture search speed changes (see the diagram below).
If you release the dial, picture search continues.
● The speed of picture search is determined by the number of click stops of the JOG dial.
rs e e h rc
R ev er se pl ay
Re vers e slow mo tion
(2 steps
) ste ps)
Slow motion
(2
Pla y rm al
) s p te
(5 te s p se a rc
F o a rw rd
How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote:
To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS
¢ 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
4 repeatedly.
To do reverse picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS
4 repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the search speed increases while reverse picture search.
● To decrease the speed while reverse picture search
(toward normal playback, then forward picture search), press SHUTTLE PLUS
¢ repeatedly.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (
3 ).
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29
D
Viewing still picture frame by frame
— Frame-by-Frame Playback
On the front panel:
During normal playback:
Push the JOG dial or press PAUSE (
8 ) to pause.
To advance a still picture, turn the JOG dial to the right.
To reverse a still picture, turn the JOG dial to the left.
On the Remote:
During normal playback:
Press PAUSE (
8 ) to pause.
To advance a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS
¢ (or
PAUSE (
8 )) repeatedly.
To reverse a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS
4 repeatedly.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (
3 ).
TV CH +
T
V
V
O
L
–
SHUTTLE
PLUS
TV
V
O
L
+
TV CH –
Reverse
Reverse search
4 steps
Reverse play
Reverse slow motion
2 steps
Slow motion
2 steps
Normal
Play
Forward
Forward search
5 steps
B
Viewing still picture
— Still Picture Playback
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial during normal playback.
On the front panel or the Remote:
Press PAUSE (
8 ) during normal playback.
Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (
3 ).
NOTE:
To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback.
C
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 (
3 ).
E
Viewing slow motion picture
— Slow Motion Playback
On the front panel:
During normal playback:
Turn the JOG dial to the first or second click-stop to the left (forward slow motion) or to the third or fourth clickstop to the left (reverse slow motion) so that slow motion playback starts. If you release the dial, slow motion playback continues.
● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback.
On the Remote:
● During normal playback:
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
4 to decrease the playback speed.
Each time you press the button, the speed decreases
(toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse picture search).
● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (
3 ).
● During still picture playback:
Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS
¢ to start forward (or
SHUTTLE PLUS
4 to start reverse) slow motion playback. When you release the button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears.
● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (
3 ).
NOTE:
Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.
During slow motion playback, simply press CH + or – on the
Remote to adjust tracking.
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EN
VCR Plus+
®
Timer
Programing
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
DAILY
CANCEL
STOP +/–
2 7
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
POWER
3
6
9
2
4
3 4
WEEKLY
8
4
6
4
3
3 4 7
TIMER RECORDING
Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time.
Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using
VCR Plus+ timer programing, Express timer programing
(
墌 pg. 34) or 24HR quick programing method
(
墌 pg. 36) as far as a year in advance.
The VCR Plus+ timer programing system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when programing timer recording settings. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record and the VCR’s timer will be automatically programed. (The PlusCode programing numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing.)
1
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR.
● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
2
Access PlusCode No. screen
Press PROG. on the
Remote.
PLUSCODE NO.
● The clock must be set to access the VCR
Plus+ screen.
If you have not set the
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
PRESS (+/–) TO SET
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
clock, the Main Menu screen appears after an error message is displayed. Refer to page 8 for the Plug & Play setting or page 10 for the clock setting procedure.
3
Enter PlusCode number
Press the appropriate
Number keys to input the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV broadcast you wish to record, then press OK.
PLUSCODE NO.
123
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
THEN (OK)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
Then;
If the Guide Channel Set screen appears
— go to step
4.
If the VCR Plus+ Program screen appears
— go to step
5.
● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number.
4
Input receiving channel number
The guide channel number, which is
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH: 12
assigned to the TV or
VCR CH : – – –
cable station for the
PlusCode number that you entered in step
3, will appear automatically on the
Guide Channel Set screen.
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
Press the Number keys (or CH +/– or SHUTTLE
PLUS
%fi) 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.
● The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the guide channel number has not been set previously.
● If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller,
“CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 15 – 17.
5
Check program date
The PlusCode number you entered and the corresponding timer recording program is displayed on the
Program screen. Check to make sure it is accurate.
PROGRAM 1
(PLUSCODE NO. 12345678)
START STOP
8:00PM
= 10:00PM
DATE CH
12/24/00
SUN
12 SP
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY
STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
● To change the stop time, press STOP +/–.
● 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.
● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access the VCR Plus+ screen again and input the correct PlusCode number.
● If an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast already finished has been inputted,
“ERROR” is displayed for about 5 seconds, then the VCR Plus+ screen reappears.
6
Set tape speed
Press SP/EP.
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7
Return to normal screen
Press PROG. or OK.
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.
• 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” (墌 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 changed, the wrong
VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the
Program screen in step
5. When this happens, set the correct guide channel number for that station. (
墌 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 & 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.
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Changing
VCR Plus+
®
Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
1 6
1
1
4
7 8
0
2
5
3
3
6
9
2
4
4 5
2 – 5
2 – 5
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
IMPORTANT
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong
VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the
Program screen (
墌 step 5 on page 31). When this happens, perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number for that station.
To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide
Channel Set” for each station. Read the following information carefully.
VCR Plus+ guide channel matching
The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ channel codes. 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.
● Many TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.
1
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
2
Access Initial Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
FUNCTION SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
MAIN MENU
TUNER SET
= INITIAL SET
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
#.
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
3
Access Guide Channel Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
“GUIDE CHANNEL
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
=GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
DBS RECEIVER SET
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
4
Input guide channel number
Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi
(Ex.) When inputting the guide channel number 6 to input the VCR Plus+ for WNJU(Ind.) guide channel number as shown in the TV
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
listing, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
GUIDE CH : 6
VCR CH : – – –
● If you receive your channels with a cable
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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.
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5
Input receiving channel number
Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi
(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is received on channel 47 to input the number of the channel on which the guide channel’s broadcasts are received, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each instance.
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH : 6
VCR CH : 47
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
6
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
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Express Timer
Programing
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
POWER
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to
8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (
墌 pg. 8 or 10).
1
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR.
● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
2
Access VCR PLUS+ screen
Press PROG..
3
Access Program screen
Press START +/– once.
(If no program is stored,
“PROGRAM 1” appears.)
PROGRAM 1
START STOP
– –:– –AM
= – –:– –AM
DATE CH
– –/– –/– – – – – SP
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
DAILY
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
3 4
5
2 9
1
WEEKLY
0
7
6
8
3
9
4
Set program start time
Press START +/– repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to start.
● Press and hold START
+/– to increase the time in 30-minute intervals.
PROGRAM 1
START STOP
8:00 AM
= – –:– –AM
DATE CH
– –/– –/– – – – – SP
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
5
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.
6
Set program date
Press DATE +/–. (The current date is displayed on the screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)
7
Set channel number
Press CH +/–.
● If you are using a DBS receiver, see
“ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS” on next page.
● Holding down CH +/– rapidly changes the channel numbers.
8
Set tape speed
Press SP/EP to set the tape speed.
9
Return to normal screen
Press PROG. or OK.
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.
• 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.
0
Engage timer recording standby mode
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
3 through 9.
“DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen.
● Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.
To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode, then press POWER to turn on the VCR.
DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the
VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcast you want.
● When “AUTO TIMER” (墌 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.
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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 & 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”
墌 pg. 19), the band indication (TV, CATV or
DBS) appears under the
PROGRAM 1
START STOP
8:00AM
=
9:00PM
DATE CH
12/24/00 110 SP
SUN DBS
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,
9=WEEKLY, 7=DBS), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
channel number indication.
TV :To timer-record a regular TV broadcast received on the VCR.
CATV :To timer-record a cable TV broadcast received on the VCR, or through a cable box
(unless “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF”
墌 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
(
墌 pg. 13) and “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF” on the
Cable Box Set screen (
墌 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”.
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24HR Quick
Programing
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
JOG dial
PLAY
–
REW FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
A.DUB
INSERT
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
You can program a timer recording that starts within
24 hours. Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (
墌 pg. 8 or 10).
1
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR.
● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
2
Access 24HR quick program display.
Push 24HR QUICK PROGRAM. “ ” and start time start blinking on the display panel.
Program start time indicator
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
3
Set program start time
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial. “ ” and start time start blinking on the display panel.
Program start time indicator
NOTES:
● If “Err” appears on the display panel, repeat the steps again.
● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24HR quick programing function. Press MENU to return to normal screen, and try again.
● You can use 24HR quick programing function also when the
VCR is turned off.
● For 24HR quick programing function, the program overlap warning display does not appear even if some programs overlap each other.
● 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 & 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.
● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute intervals.
4
Set program stop time
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push the JOG dial and channel number will start blinking.
Program stop time indicator
● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute intervals.
5
Set channel number
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right.
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
–WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
(CANCEL)
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.
● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding the JOG dial for more than 3 seconds. Repeat from the step
3.
6
Engage timer recording standby mode
Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM.
The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is displayed on the front display panel.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
B
–
2
A
–
2, 3
B
–
3
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
A
–
1
3
6
9
2
4
A
–
1
B
–
4
B
–
2
B
–
2
Other Useful functions for timer recording
You can also use the following functions for timer recording.
● Auto Timer (墌 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 = EP Timer (墌 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.
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A
Checking program settings
1
Disengage timer
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
● When “AUTO TIMER” (墌 pg. 40) is set to “ON”, you do not have to press TIMER.
2
Access Program Check screen
Press PROG. CHECK.
7
8
5
6
PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
2 10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
3 11:30P 1:00 125 12/25
4
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.
B
Canceling or changing program settings
1
Access Program screen
Repeat steps
1
to
3
above.
2
Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the
Program screen you do not want is shown.
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.
3
Return to normal screen
Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary until no Program screen is shown.
4
Reengage timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER.
● When “AUTO TIMER” (墌 pg. 40) is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR.
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C
–
3
EN
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
C
–
3
C
–
3
3
C
–
3
C
–
2
C
–
2
C
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.
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED
PROGRAM OVERLAP
PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00P 11:00 12 12/24
2 10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
3 11:30P 1:00 125 12/25
4 9:00P 10:00 10 12/24
5
6
7
8
(
5,∞), THEN (>) (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
%fi, then press SHUTTLE
PLUS
#.
• 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.
Without doing anything for about 1 minute, the VCR will finish the timer programing.
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
3
Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program,
press CANCEL when the
Program screen you do not want is shown.
“PROGRAM
COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about
5 seconds, then normal screen appears.
PROGRAM 4
START STOP
9:00 PM
= 10:00PM
DATE CH
12/24/00
SUN
10 SP
PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL
PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
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
Program 1
Program 2
11:00
CH10
CH40
12:00
Not recorded
Pattern 2:
The program starting earlier will be recorded.
12:00 10:00
Program 1
Program 2
11:00
CH10
CH40
Not recorded
Pattern 3:
The program starting earlier will be recorded, followed by the remaining portion of the other program.
10:00
Program 1
11:00
CH10
Program 2
12:00
CH40
Not recorded
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Useful Function
Settings
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
1 5
1
1
4
7 8
0
2
5
3
3
6
9
2
4
2 – 4
2 3
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You can use the other useful function settings on the
Function Set screen by following the procedure described below.
● For the functions you can set on the Function Set screen, see pages 40 to 43.
1
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
2
Access Function Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
MAIN MENU
= FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
“FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
#.
PRESS (
5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
3
Select Function.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the function you want to set.
For HR-S5900U/5910U
FUNCTION
= VIDEO CALIBRATION
ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
SUPERIMPOSE ON
AUTO SP
=EP TIMER
OFF
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
NEXT PAGE
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PREVIOUS PAGE
= BLUE BACK
ON
2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF
AUDIO MONITOR
S-VHS MODE
AV COMPU-LINK
HI-FI
ON
ON
FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO
REAR AUX INPUT VIDEO
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
For HR-S3900U/3910U
FUNCTION
= VIDEO CALIBRATION
ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
SUPERIMPOSE ON
AUTO SP
=EP TIMER
OFF
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
NEXT PAGE
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PREVIOUS PAGE
= BLUE BACK
ON
2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF
AUDIO MONITOR
S-VHS MODE
AV COMPU-LINK
REAR AUX INPUT
HI-FI
ON
ON
VIDEO
SELECT WITH (
5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
4
Change setting
Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
5
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)
䡵 VIDEO CALIBRATION
ON
OFF
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures. This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape.
NOTES:
● During playback, this function is always working even though “VIDEO
CALIBRATION” appears just at the beginning of automatic tracking.
● During recording, this function works 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.
䡵 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 preference.
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 (墌 pg. 47, 48, and 51). After you finish editing the tapes, select “AUTO” (“NORM” when “VIDEO
CALIBRATION” is “OFF”.)
䡵 AUTO TIMER
ON
OFF
䡵 SUPERIMPOSE
ON
OFF
● When this function is set to “ON”:
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the
VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.
● When this function is set to “OFF”:
You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.
When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information (onscreen display) appears on the screen.
NOTES:
● When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.
● If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the channel number is displayed regardless of this function setting.
䡵 AUTO SP = EP TIMER
ON
OFF
䡵 VIDEO STABILIZER
ON
OFF
䡵 BLUE BACK
ON
OFF
䡵 2ND AUDIO RECORD
ON
OFF
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode.
For Example . . .
Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape
Approximately 110 minutes
SP mode
Approximately 30 minutes
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.
When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on 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”.
● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.
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.
NOTE:
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function to “OFF”.
When this function is set to “ON”;
● 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.
● 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.
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)
䡵 AUDIO MONITOR
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.
MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back.
䡵 S-VHS MODE
ON
OFF
䡵 AV COMPU-LINK
ON
OFF
* The default setting is bold in the table below.
This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and Hi-
Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape.
You can select the sound track(s) to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi stereo tape.
In addition, when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one by selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.
NOTES:
● While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal track will be heard regardless of this setting.
● If RF connection (墌 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 A. MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor sound. (
墌 pg. 23)
You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode or VHS mode — is used for recording on S-VHS tapes.
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:
• 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.)
• 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 (
墌 pg. 27).
The REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used as either the REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COMPULINK 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 (
3 ) 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 (
3 ) 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. (
墌 pg. 47)
NOTE:
Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection.
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AV COMPU LINK
Television
To AV COMPU
LINK II
(VCR ONLY)
To AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
䡵 FRONT AUX INPUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
䡵 REAR AUX INPUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
This VCR
To S-VIDEO
IN
To S-VIDEO
OUT
S
I
D
E
O
IN OUT
CABLE
BOX
REMOTE
PAUSE/
AV
COMPU
-LINK
AUDIO
IN
R
OUT
ANTENNA IN
L VHF/UHF
TV OUT
VIDEO
To REMOTE
PAUSE/
AV COMPULINK
To AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT
S-video cable (supplied)
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Mini-plug cable (not supplied)
This function is ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U.
You have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or S
VIDEO (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input terminal on the front panel.
Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording (editing) on this VCR.
You have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or S
VIDEO (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input terminal on the rear panel.
Make sure you select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording (editing) on this VCR.
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Satellite Auto
Recording
REC LINK lamp
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
4 2
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
–
REW
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
3
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)
This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your DBS receiver.
Preparation: Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO/
VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1) connectors* on the rear; otherwise, you cannot use this function.
• You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer.
* To use these connectors, you have to select which one to use
(
墌 pg. 43).
1
Set timer program on DBS receiver
• For timer programing method, refer to the manual supplied with the DBS receiver.
2
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
3
Set tape speed
Press SP/EP ( ) to set the recording speed.
4
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.
• 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.
IMPORTANT: Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program starts broadcasting; otherwise, the
VCR will start recording when the DBS receiver is turned on.
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”. (
墌 pg. 40)
● If you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress, recording stops.
● Video Calibration (墌 pg. 40) does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress.
● Auto Clock (墌 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.
● If you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver (or cable box) to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1) connectors, be sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode; otherwise, the VCR will start recording when the connected component is turned on.
● Satellite Auto Recording and timer-recording cannot be performed at the same time.
● If 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” (
墌 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
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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.
1
POWER
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
TIMER
3
● 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.
● Pressing TIMER during timer recording, unplugging the
AC power cord or a power outage also releases the child lock.
NOTES:
● When the child lock function is in use, keep the Remote out of the children’s reach.
● Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child lock function is activated.
● If 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.
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Edit From
Camcorder
Connection
This VCR (for recording)
(HR-S5900U/5910U)
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
–
REW FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
To AUDIO/
VIDEO Input
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
To rear panel
REMOTE PAUSE/
AV COMPULINK connector
To S VIDEO
Input*
S-video cable
(supplied)
To Audio/video output
Mini-plug cable
(not supplied)
(JVC camcorder only)
To EDIT
8
4 5 6
To S-video output
Camcorder
(for playback)
* For HR-S3900U/3910U, the S VIDEO input connector is located on the rear panel.
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
3
EDITING
3
PLAY
REW
–
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
A.DUB
INSERT
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
8
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
3
3
4 5
4 5
Various connection for editing tapes
The following three methods can be used for editing tapes.
● VHS to S-VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):
Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the original VHS quality, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.
● S-VHS to VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):
Since the original source is recorded in S-VHS mode, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by
VHS-to-VHS editing.
● S-VHS to S-VHS (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.
You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your
VCR as the recording VCR
1
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.
2
Load a cassette
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this
VCR (for recording).
3
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.
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.
On the Remote:
Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.
4
Select video input terminal
Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and
43.
When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.
When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “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 Controlequipped type — go to step
6.
If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit
Control-equipped type — go to step
7.
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6
Set “AV COMPU-LINK” to “OFF”
Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and
42.
● The REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPU-LINK connector works as the Remote Pause connector when “AV COMPU-LINK” is set to
“OFF”.
7
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
8
Start playback
Press PLAY (
3 ) 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 (
¶ ).
On the Remote:
Press REC (
¶ ) and PLAY ( 3 ) at the same time.
● 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 (
墌 pg. 39 and 40).
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Edit To Or
From Another
VCR
Connection
Ex. When using this VCR as the playback VCR
This VCR (for playback)
S
I
D
E
O
IN OUT
CABLE
BOX
To S VIDEO
OUT
S-video cable
(supplied)
To S-video
Input
REMOTE
PAUSE/
AV
COMPU
-LINK
AUDIO
IN
R
OUT
ANTENNA IN
L VHF/UHF
TV OUT
VIDEO
To AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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.
6
Start playback
EDITING (cont.)
2
Load cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the playback
VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.
3
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 the front panel.
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.
On the Remote:
Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.
4
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 “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.
When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “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.
7
Press PLAY (
3 ) 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 (
墌 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 (
墌 pg. 39 and 40).
Audio Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U)
Connection
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
This VCR (for recording)
To AUDIO IN
To Audio output
CD player
(as the audio source)
Before audio dubbing
Normal track
Video and
Hi-Fi track
After audio dubbing
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
REW FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
Audio cable
(not supplied)
● Audio Dubbing is also possible using the audio input connectors on the rear panel.
You can replace sounds recorded on the normal track with new sounds — for example, your favorite song played back on the CD player.
● Refer also to the other audio component’s instruction manual for connection and its operations.
1
Make connections
Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s audio input connectors and the audio component’s audio output connectors.
● If the audio component is monaural, connect the AUDIO L (MONO) input connector on the
VCR.
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2
Load a cassette and prepare the audio source
3
Select input mode
Select “F-1” — when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on the front panel.
Select “L-1” — when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on the rear panel.
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.
On the Remote:
Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.
4
Locate start point
1 Press PLAY ( 3 ) to start playback.
2 Press PAUSE ( 8 ) when you find the beginning of the scene for which you want to audio-dub.
5
Activate editing mode
Press A.DUB on the front panel.
● The VCR enters the Audio Dubbing pause mode.
●
blinks, and light up on the front display panel.
6
Start audio dubbing
Press PLAY (
3 ) on this VCR and start playing the audio source.
●
blinks and is displayed on the front display panel.
To stop audio dubbing
Press STOP (
7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
● Audio dubbing automatically stops when the counter reading becomes "0:00:00", and the VCR starts normal playback.
NOTES:
● During Audio Dubbing, the sound recorded on the normal track is selected as the monitor sound. If you want to listen to the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi sound and monaural sound), see "Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor" (
墌 pg. 23).
● Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a tape with its record safety tab removed.
● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, select the sound you want. See "Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor"
(
墌 pg. 23).
● Picture may be distorted if you pause Audio Dubbing.
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Insert Editing and AV Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U)
Connection
This VCR (for recording)
EDITING (cont.)
Refer also to the other component’s instruction manual for connection and its operations.
Insert Editing: You can replace a recorded scene with new scene recorded on another tape or with other material. Both the picture and the sound recorded on the
Hi-Fi sound track are replaced at the same time.
Audio/Video Dubbing: You can perform Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing at the same time. This means that the picture and the sounds recorded on the Hi-Fi sound track and on the normal track are replaced at the same time.
• For Audio/Video Dubbing, you can edit pictures and sound using different sources; connect a video source to the video input connector, and an audio source to the audio input connectors.
POWER
S VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
REW FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
Insert Editing
Source tape
To VIDEO/
AUDIO IN
To S VIDEO
IN
Edited tape
Before editing
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
S-video cable
(supplied)
After editing
Normal track
Video and Hi-Fi track
To S-video output
To Audio/ video output
AV Dubbing
Source tape
Another VCR (for playback)
● Insert Editing and AV Dubbing are also possible using the audio/video connectors on the rear panel.
Edited tape
Before editing
After editing
1
Make connections
Connect an audio/video cable between the VCR’s audio/video input connectors and the other component’s audio/video output connectors.
2
Prepare tapes
Load the source tape on the other VCR, and the tape to be edited on this VCR.
3
Select input mode
Select “F-1” — when connecting the other component to the audio/video input connectors on the front panel.
Select “L-1” — when connecting the other component to the audio/video input connectors on the rear panel.
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.
On the Remote:
Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.
4
Select video input terminal
Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and
43.
When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.
When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “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.
6
Locate end point
1 Press PLAY ( 3 ) to start playback.
2 Press PAUSE ( 8 ) when you find the end of the scene for which you want to edit.
3 Press C. RESET so that the counter reading becomes “0:00:00”.
NOTE:
You can also use REW (
)
or JOG dial to locate the end point (See “Special Effect Playback”:
墌 pg. 28) .
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7
Locate start point
Use REW ( ) or JOG dial to reverse the tape
(See “Special Effect Playback”:
墌 pg. 28).
When you find the begining of the scene you want to edit, press PAUSE (
8 ).
8
Activate editing mode
Press INSERT on the front panel.
● Make sure to set the recording format (VHS, S-
VHS or S-VHS ET) on the VCR is the same as that of the original recording on the tape.
● During Insert Editing pause mode (
, and
light up on the front display panel.)
● For AV Dubbing, after pressing INSERT, press
A.DUB also. During AV Dubbing insert pause mode ( and blink, and lights up on the front display panel.)
9
Start editing
Press PLAY (
3 ) on this VCR, and start playback on the other component at the same time.
● During Insert Editing mode (
and light up on the front display panel.)
● During AV Dubbing mode (
and blink on the front display panel.)
● When the counter reading becomes
“0:00:00”, editing automatically stops, and the
VCR starts normal playback.
To stop editing any time during recording
Press STOP (
7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
NOTES:
● Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or
“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you finish editing the tapes (
墌 pg. 39 and 40).
● Editing cannot be performed on a tape with its record safety tab removed.
● The recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by the previous recording to be replaced. If the recording speed changes on the tape to be edited while editing the tape, the inserted picture will be distorted where the recording speed changes.
● When you edit a tape, a small portion of the recording preceding to the editing start point will be erased from the edited tape.
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TV Brand
Setting
2
–
1 4
TV
TV/VCR
1
TV BRAND NAME
JVC
HITACHI
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI
PANASONIC
RCA
SHARP
SONY
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SEARS
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
2
–
2
POWER
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
2
–
3
Number
3
12
13
13
05
06
07
08
09
BRAND CODE
01, 03
10
02
03
04, 11
2
–
4
ENTER
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL
This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV.
1
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.
1 Press and hold TV.
2 Press MBR SET.
3 Press the Number keys to enter your TV’s brand code by referring to the table below.
4 Press OK, and release TV.
The TV should turn off. If it does, try other operations below. (
墌 step 3).
● 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.
3
Operate TV
While holding down TV, press one of the following buttons: POWER, TV/VCR, TV CH +/–,
(TV Muting), TV VOL +/–, and Number keys.
● For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number.
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:
TV
MBR SET
A/B
0
5
ENTER/O
SD
3
OK
Release
Hold down
Press in succession
Cable Box
Brand Setting
2
–
1 4
CABLE/DBS
1
1
4
7 8
0
2
5
3
6
9
2
4
POWER
2
–
2
2
–
3
Number
3
2
–
4
ENTER
TV CH +/–
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE
ARCHER
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
CURTIS
DIAMOND
EASTERN
GC BRAND
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
JASCO
JERROLD
NOVAVISION
OAK
PANASONIC
PULSER
RCA
REGAL
REGENCY
REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
SPRUCER
STARGATE
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
UNIKA
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH
01, 05, 17
01, 17
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
02
01, 17
19
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28
10, 18, 19, 23
15
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28
02
07
13, 14
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
13, 14
10, 18, 19, 23
19
01, 16, 17
05, 16, 24
02
07
05, 16, 17, 24, 25
13, 14
05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25
05, 16, 24
01, 04, 16
01, 17
16, 17, 25
03, 09, 22
03, 09, 22
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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.
1
Turn on the cable box
Turn on the cable box using the Power button on the cable box or its Remote.
2
Enter cable box brand code
Follow the example shown below.
1 Press and hold CABLE/DBS.
2 Press MBR SET.
3 Press the Number keys to enter your cable box’s brand code by referring to the table below.
4 Press OK, and release CABLE/DBS.
The cable box should turn off. If it does, try other operations below. (
墌 step 3).
● Once you have set the Remote to operate the cable box, you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote.
3
Operate cable box
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 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:
CABLE/
DBS
MBR SET
A/B
1 4
ENTER/O
SD
3
OK
Release
Hold down
Press in succession
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DBS Receiver
Brand Setting
2
–
1 4
CABLE/DBS
1
1
4
7 8
0
2
5
3
3
6
9
2
4
POWER
2
–
2
2
–
3
Number
2
–
4
ENTER
TV CH +/–
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.)
This Remote can control some functions of the DBS
(Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below.
1
Turn on the DBS receiver
Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote.
2
Enter DBS receiver brand code
Follow the example shown below.
1 Press and hold CABLE/DBS.
2 Press MBR SET.
3 Press the Number keys to enter your DBS receiver’s brand code by referring to the table below.
4 Press OK, and release CABLE/DBS.
The DBS receiver should turn off. If it does, try other operations below (
墌 step 3).
● 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.
3
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.
DBS BRAND NAME
JVC (DISH Network)
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)
PRIMESTAR
SONY (DSS)
RCA (DSS)
BRAND CODE
51
51
50
41
40
(Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51:
CABLE/
DBS
MBR SET
A/B
5 1
ENTER/O
SD
3
OK
Release
Hold down
Press in succession
Changing
Remote Control
Code
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
1
1
4
7 8
0
2
5
3
6
9
2
4
2
A.DUB
INSERT
PLAY
REW
–
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
1
–
1, 3
1
–
2
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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.
1
Set remote control code for Remote
1 Press and hold A/B.
2 Press the Number key “2”.
3 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
3 on the VCR for more than
5 seconds while the VCR is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display panel.
3
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
2 of 1.
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 (
墌 step
1), keeping two VCRs to different control 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
2 and 3 .)
3
1
–
3
(Ex.) To set Remote to B code:
MBR SET
A/B
2
ENTER/O
SD
3
OK
Release
Hold down
Press in succession
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.
POWER
SYMPTOM
1. The power will not come on.
2. The clock works, but the VCR’s power will not come on.
3. The Remote will not function.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The AC power cord is disconnected.
● Child lock is on.
● The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF” (
墌
pg. 40).
● The child lock function is activated.
● The batteries are discharged.
● Timer is on.
● Remote control A/B code is wrong.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the AC power cord.
Turn off child lock function (
墌
pg. 45).
Press TIMER to disengage.
Press and hold POWER for more than
10 seconds to release the child lock function (
墌
pg. 45).
Replace batteries.
Press TIMER button on the remote.
Reset A/B code (
墌
pg. 55).
TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
1. The cassette gets stuck partway during loading, and is ejected.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the cassette’s window is facing up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
Then insert the cassette.
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
1. The tape is running but the picture will not appear.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● If the RF connection (
墌
pg. 7) is used to view the picture, the channel on the TV is set incorrectly.
● If the AV connection (
墌
pg. 7) is used to view the picture, the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode.
● Automatic tracking is engaged.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
Select the AV mode on the TV.
2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi 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.
● The video heads may be dirty.
● Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.
Disengage auto tracking and adjust the tracking manually (
墌
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”
墌
pg. 23 or 42).
RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Recording will not start.
2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded properly.
3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● There is no cassette loaded.
● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.
● The 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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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
墌
pg. 46 – 51) or check “REAR AUX
INPUT (or “FRONT AUX INPUT”
( only for HR-S5900U/5910U) setting
墌 pg. 43).
Make sure the power to all units is on.
Select the appropriate input mode on the recording VCR.
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TIMER RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording will not work.
2. Timer programing will not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.
● The timer is not engaged.
● The VCR has not been set up properly.
● Timer recording is in progress.
3. ‰ and ] on the front display panel will not stop blinking.
4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and ‰ and ] on the front display panel will not stop blinking.
5. ‰ blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged.
9. Timer recording begins as scheduled, but the channel is always incorrect.
10.You moved, and now VCR Plus+ does not work properly.
● The timer is engaged but there is no cassette loaded.
● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.
6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and ‰ and ] will not stop blinking.
7. Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording.
● TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer recording program has not been set correctly.
● The tape reaches its end during timer recording.
8. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording.
11. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the screen.
● The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR.
● The output channel selected in the
Cable Box Set screen is incorrect.
● The cable box is turned off.
● The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR.
● The output channel selected in the
DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect.
● The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver.
● The DBS receiver is turned off.
● Even though you do not use an external cable box or DBS receiver,
“CABLE BOX SET” is set to “ON” or
“DBS RECEIVER SET” is set to “ON”.
● 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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the clock and/or timer correctly.
Press TIMER and check to make sure that ‰ appears on the front display panel.
Re-perform the set-up procedures.
Make sure you have compensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box
( channel number mismatches
墌
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
墌
pg. 15).
After confirming your cable box’s output channel number, re-access the
Cable Box Set screen and select the correct number (
墌
pg. 16).
Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts.
(
Connect the Controller correctly
墌
pg. 18).
After confirming your DBS receiver’s output channel number, re-access the
DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number (
墌
pg. 19).
Set the correct DBS receiver brand code (
墌
pg. 20).
Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts.
Set “CABLE BOX SET” to “OFF” (
墌
pg. 16) or “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set to “OFF” (
墌
pg. 19).
Re-perform the Changing VCR Plus+
Setting procedure (
墌
pg. 32).
Wait until a space in memory clears, or cancel unnecessary program information (
墌
pg. 37).
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OTHER PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM
1. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.
2. The channel cannot be changed.
3. The Remote will not operate your
TV or cable box or DBS receiver.
4. Even though Auto or Semiauto
Clock Set has been performed, the clock is incorrect.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Those channels have been preset to be skipped.
● Recording is in progress.
● The brand codes are set incorrectly.
● The clock setting data received from the host channel is incorrect.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you need the skipped channels, restore them (
墌
pg. 14).
Press PAUSE (
8 ) to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY (
3 ) to resume recording.
Reset the correct brand codes (
52, 53 or 54).
墌
pg.
Select a different host channel during
Semiauto Clock Set (
墌
pg. 11), or perform Manual Clock Set (
墌
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
VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal, you can operate the
VCR as usual.
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Questions and answers
PLAYBACK
Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search?
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect
Q. During picture search, still picture playback and frame-by-frame playback, the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause?
A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing
PLAY (
3 ) to return to normal playback will restore
Q. When returning from variable-speed picture search to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should
I be concerned about this?
Q. When playing back programs that have been timerrecorded consecutively (such one program from
8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00), the picture and sound become momentarily distorted where the first program ends and the second program begins. Is this a malfunction?
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect does removing the safety tab have?
Q. Sometimes, during index search, the VCR cannot find the program I want to see. Why not?
Q. During playback, on-screen display sometimes jitters. Why does this happen?
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not good, jittering of the video (including on-screen display) may occur.
RECORDING
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording. Why does this happen?
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and
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
Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording?
A. Recording stops and blinks.
on the front display panel
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
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape or a TV broadcast?
A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you will not see the tape’s or broadcast program’s picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu. (The sound from the tape or broadcast program will be heard during the timer setting.)
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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
= EP TIMER 41
AUTO TIMER 40
Automatic tracking 23
AV COMPU-LINK 42
B
Basic connections
AV connection 6
RF connection 6
S-video connection 6
BLUE BACK 41
C
Cable box 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
FRONT AUX INPUT 43
Function Set screen 39
G
Guide channel 32
H
Host channel 8
I
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 53
Setting DBS receiver brand 54
Setting TV brand 52
N
Next Function Memory 23
O
On-screen display 27
P
PBS channel 8
PICTURE CONTROL 40
Playback 21
Plug & 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 JOG dial 28
How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons 29
Picture Search 28
Skip Search 29
Slow Motion Playback 29
Still Picture Playback 29
Variable-Speed Picture Search 28
Specifications 65
SUPERIMPOSE 40
24HR quick programing 36
2ND AUDIO RECORD 41
INDEX
T
Tape speed 25, 44
Time counter 22, 26
Time zone selection 11
Timer recording
Canceling 37
Changing 37
Checking 37
Express 34
Guide channel setting 32
VCR Plus+ 30
Timer warning display 36
Tracking 23
Troubleshooting 56
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
Front panel (HR-S5900U/5910U)
1 2
POWER
S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
SP EP
VCR
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A.DUB
INSERT
3
PLAY
REW
–
4
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
5 6 7 8
Front panel (HR-S3900U/3910U)
1
POWER
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
SP EP
VCR
9
2
0 !
@
# $ % ^
DISPLAY
SP / EP
3
PLAY
–
REW
4
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
6 7 8 9
0
& * # $ % ^
1 POWER button : 墌 pg. 21, 25
2 Cassette loading slot
3 PLAY ( # ) button : 墌 pg. 21
4 Advanced JOG dial : 墌 pg. 21, 25, 28
5 S VIDEO input connector (ONLY FOR
HR-S5900U/5910U) :
墌 pg. 46, 50
6 AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors : 墌 pg. 49, 50
7 S VHS ET button and lamp : 墌 pg. 27
8 REC LINK button and lamp : 墌 pg. 44
9 Front display panel : 墌 pg. 62
0 Remote sensor
! INSERT button
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) :
墌 pg. 51
@ A.DUB button
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) :
墌 pg. 49
# 24HR QUICK PROGRAM button : 墌 pg. 36
$ REC ( ¶ ) button : 墌 pg. 25, 26
% PAUSE ( 8 ) button : 墌 pg. 25, 29
^ STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) button : 墌 pg. 21, 25
& SP/EP button (ONLY FOR HR-S3900U/3910U) :
墌 pg. 25, 31, 35
* DISPLAY button
(ONLY FOR HR-S3900U/3910U) :
墌 pg. 22, 26
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Front display panel
1
INDEX (cont.)
2 3 4 5
SP
VCR
6 7
8 9
1 Symbolic Mode Indicators
PLAY:
FF/REW VARIABLE
SHUTTLE SEARCH:
STILL:
SLOW:
RECORD:
RECORD PAUSE:
AUDIO DUBBING*:
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE*:
INSERT*:
INSERT PAUSE*:
AUDIO DUBBING INSERT*:
AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE*:
* ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U.
2 Tape speed indicators
3 Program start time and stop time indicator :
墌 pg. 36
4 Timer mode indicator : 墌 pg. 31, 35
5 Tape remaining time indicator : 墌 pg. 22, 26
6 S-VHS indicator : 墌 pg. 21, 27
7 VCR mode indicator : 墌 pg. 25, 26
8 Cassette mark
9 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1” and “F-1”)
Counter reading :
墌 pg. 22, 26
Clock time :
墌 pg. 22, 26
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Rear panel
1 2 3 4
S
V
I
D
E
O
IN OUT
CABLE
BOX
REMOTE
PAUSE/
AV
COMPU
-LINK
AUDIO
IN
R
OUT
ANTENNA IN
L
VHF/UHF
TV OUT
VIDEO
1 AC power cord : 墌 pg. 6
2 CABLE BOX Controller connector :
墌 pg. 15, 18
3 REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK terminal
● REMOTE PAUSE terminal : 墌 pg. 42, 46
● AV COMPULINK terminal : 墌 pg. 42
5 6
7 8 9
4 ANTENNA IN terminal : 墌 pg. 6
5 S VIDEO IN connector : 墌 pg. 50
6 S VIDEO OUT connector : 墌 pg. 6
7 AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors : 墌 pg. 50
8 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors : 墌 pg. 48
9 TV OUT terminal : 墌 pg. 6
On-screen display
1
2
3
4
5
6
CH 125 RECORD
THU 12:00 AM PAUSE
STEREO –WARNING– SP
SAP TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
(CANCEL)
B - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - E
NORM
HI–FI
INDEX 1
REMAIN 10:00
COUNT –1:23:45
7
8
9
0
!
@
#
1 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1” and “F-1”)
2 Day and clock time
3 STEREO program indication : 墌 pg. 27
4 SAP (Second Audio Program) indication :
墌 pg. 27
5 Audio monitor indications : 墌 pg. 23, 42
6 Timer warning display : 墌 pg. 36
7 VCR operation mode indication
8 Tape speed indication
9 Cassette indication
0 Tape position indicator : 墌 pg. 22
! Index no. indication : 墌 pg. 24
@ Tape remaining time : 墌 pg. 22, 26
# Time counter : 墌 pg. 22, 26
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Remote
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
9
$
%
^
0
!
@
#
TV
CABLE/
DBS
MBR SET
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY
1
4
DBS
7
C. RESET
CANCEL
2
5
DAILY(M-F)
8
AUX
0
3
6
WEEKLY
9
2
TIMER
4
START STOP DATE CH
1 PROG
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
CHECK
SP/EP SKIP SEARCH
PLAY
REW
FF
REC
STOP
PAUSE
MEN
U
TV CH +
ENTER/O
SD
3
OK
T
V
V
O
L
–
SHUTTLE
PLUS
TV CH –
TV
V
O
L
+
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
&
*
(
) q w e r t y u i o p
Q
W
E
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. (
墌 pg. 52).
INDEX (cont.)
1 CABLE/DBS button : 墌 pg. 53, 54
2 TV button: 墌 pg. 52
3 TV/VCR button : 墌 pg. 25, 26, 52
4 REVIEW button : 墌 pg. 24
5 Number buttons : 墌 pg. 25, 30, 33
6 DBS button : 墌 pg. 35
7 CANCEL button : 墌 pg. 31, 37
C. (Counter) RESET button :
墌 pg. 22, 26
8 STOP +/– button : 墌 pg. 31, 34
9 START +/– button : 墌 pg. 34
0 PROG. (Program) button : 墌 pg. 30, 34
! PROG. CHECK button : 墌 pg. 37
@ REW ( 1 ) button : 墌 pg. 21, 25, 28
# REC ( ¶ ) button : 墌 pg. 25, 26
$ STOP ( 7 ) button : 墌 pg. 21, 25
% MENU button
^ SHUTTLE PLUS %fi buttons
TV CH +/– buttons :
墌 pg. 52, 53, 54
& MBR SET button : 墌 pg. 52, 53, 54
A/B button :
墌 pg. 55
* POWER button : 墌 pg. 21, 25
( A. (Audio) MONITOR button : 墌 pg. 23
(TV Muting) button :
墌 pg. 52
) DISPLAY button : 墌 pg. 22, 26 q DAILY (M-F) button : 墌 pg. 31, 35 w WEEKLY button : 墌 pg. 31, 35 e AUX button : 墌 pg. 47, 48, 49, 51 r TIMER button : 墌 pg. 31, 35, 37 t DATE +/– button : 墌 pg. 34 y CH +/– button : 墌 pg. 25, 34 u SKIP SEARCH button : 墌 pg. 29 i SP/EP button : 墌 pg. 25, 31, 35 o PLAY ( 3 ) button: 墌 pg. 21, 25 p FF ( ¡ ) button: 墌 pg. 21, 25, 28
Q PAUSE ( 8 ) button: 墌 pg. 25, 29
W OK button
ENTER button :
墌 pg. 52, 53, 54
OSD button :
墌 pg. 27
E SHUTTLE PLUS 4 ¢ (@ #) button
:
墌 pg. 29
TV VOL +/– button :
墌 pg. 52
How to use the Remote
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (
ª and ·) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.
The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.
● Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component.
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
NOTE:
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power requirement
Power consumption
Power on
: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz
Power off
Temperature
Operating
Storage
: 20 W
: 2.5 W
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 283 mm
Weight
Format
: 3.3 kg
: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard
Maximum recording time
SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video
EP cassette
: 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and
EIA monochrome signal,
525 lines/60 fields
Recording/
Playback system : DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system
: 45 dB Signal-to-noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
VHS
S-VHS
Frequency range
Normal audio
Hi-Fi audio
Input/Output
: 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
For HR-S5900U/5910U:
(IN x 2, OUT x 1)
For HR-S3900U/3910U:
(IN x 1, OUT x 1)
TUNER
Tuning system
Channel coverage
VHF
UHF
CATV
RF output
: 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
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TIMER
Clock reference
Program capacity
: Quartz
: 1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
Memory backup for timer is not supported.
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2,
S-video cable (4-pin),
RF cable (F-type)
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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 1) , both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.
1) 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.
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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 & 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 & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
10 New Maple Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641
ACCESSORIES
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
Don't service the product yourself.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
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LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS LABOR
1
YR
90
DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for 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 products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. 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
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
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.:
Purchase date:
Serial No.:
Name of dealer:
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Table of contents
- 5 CONTENTS
- 6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
- 8 INITIAL SETTINGS
- 21 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
- 28 SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK
- 30 TIMER RECORDING
- 39 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS
- 46 EDITING
- 52 MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL
- 56 TROUBLESHOOTING
- 60 INDEX
- 65 SPECIFICATIONS
- 66 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
- 67 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)