JVC HR-VP638U Videocassette Recorder Owner's Manual

JVC
VIDEO CASSE'I-FE RECORDER
HR-VP638U
Changer
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No,
HR-VP638U/U(C)
Serial No.
PU30425-1830-1
2
l Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
Failure
damage
to heed the following
to the VCR, remote
1. DONOT
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle,
is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of
uninsulated
"dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying the appliance.
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.
precautions
may result in
control
or video cassette.
place the VCR...
... in an environment
humidity.
RISK
OFELECTRIC
SHOCK
DONOT
OPEN
prone
to extreme
temperatures
or
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment
generated.
where
strong
magnetic
fields
are
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DONOT
block the VCR's ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything
VCR or remote control.
5. AVOID
violent
**MOISTURE
which might spill on top of the
shocks to the VCR during
transport.
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's power turned on for a few
hours to let the moisture dry.
**ABOUT
HEAD
CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads
may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such
troubles occur.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR I_VITERLES CHOCS I_LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
VCR Plus+C 3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+C3 system is manufactured under licence from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user's authority to operate the equipment.
J
• Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, only "VHS" recordings can
be played back in this model.
• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
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:
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.
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.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor
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 elec.trician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat t'he 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.
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
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.
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
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
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.
GROUNDING AS PER
CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
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.
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(NEC ART 250. PART H)
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ELECTRICAL
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4
USE
SERVICING
1. Accessories
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.
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
deep-pile
casters across
thresholds
or
carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
3. Water
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
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
of this product
not recommended
by the manufacturer
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.
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.lf liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.lf the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance--this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in safe operating condition.
HOW TO USETHIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of
Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information
on a specific procedure or feature.
• The Index on pages 57-59 lists frequently-used terms, and
the number of the first page on which they are used or
explained in the manual. This section also illustrates the
controls and connections on the front and rear panel, the
front display panel and the remote control.
• The _ 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.
BEFOREYOU INSTALLYOUR NEW
VCR...
... please read the sections/literature
listed below.
• "Cautions" on page 2
• "Important Products Safety Instructions" on the previous pages
5
INSTALLING
YOUR
Basic Connections
INITIAL
NEW
VCR
..................................
SETTINGS
Dual Quick Set .......................................
Language ..............................................
Clock .....................................................
Preparation .......................................................
Semi-Auto .......................................................
Manual ...........................................................
Auto ................................................................
Tuner ...................................................
Set Receivable Channels ................................
Add Or Delete A Channel ..............................
Tuner And Cable Box Controller ...........
Situate And Connect Controller ......................
Set Cable Box Output Channel .......................
Set Cable Box Brand .......................................
VCR Plus+ Setup ..................................
IMPLE
PLAYBACK
RECORDING
AND
Simple Playback ..................................
Simple Recording .................................
LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES
6
"r
I
IMER
RECORDING
36
6
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming
............
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ...............
36
38
7
On-Screen
Timer Programming
...........
Check And Cancel Programs ..........................
Auto Timer ......................................................
38
40
41
EDITING
42
Edit From A Camcorder
.......................
Edit To Or From Another VCR ...............
42
44
Assemble Editing .................................
Insert Editing .......................................
Audio Dubbing ....................................
45
46
48
SPECIAL
49
7
8
9
9
10
11
11
12
12
14
15
15
16
17
19
FEATURES
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 49
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control .......... 50
Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 51
22
TROUBLESHOOTING
52
22
23
Power .................................................
Tape Transport .....................................
Playback .............................................
Recording ............................................
Timer Recording ...................................
Other Problems ....................................
52
52
52
53
53
54
QUESTIONS
55
24
Playback .............................................
24
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ........... 24
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ................. 24
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Play ............... 25
High-Speed Search .........................................
25
Manual Tracking .............................................
26
Select The Soundtrack .................................... 27
Superimpose ...................................................
28
Skip Search .....................................................
29
Repeat Playback .............................................
29
Index Search ................................................... 29
Instant ReView ............................................... _30
Counter Reset................................................... 30
Counter Memory ............................................
30
Tape Position Indicator ................................... 31
Next-Function Memory .................................. 31
AV COMPU LINK Playback ............................ 31
Auto Picture .........................................
33
Preparation .....................................................
33
Playback .........................................................
33
Recording ............................................
34
Record One Program While
Watching Another ..........................................
34
Display Elapsed Recording Time ..................... 34
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) ........ 35
To Record SAP Programs ................................ 35
AND
ANSWERS
Playback .............................................
Recording ............................................
Timer Recording ...................................
55
55
55
SPECIFICATIONS
56
INDEX
57
List Of Terms. .......................................
Front View ...........................................
Rear View ...........................................
57
58
58
Front Display Panel ..............................
Remote Control ....................................
59
59
FOR
60
SERVICING
WARRANTY
61
CHECK CONTENTS
Basic
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" (_ pg. 56).
Connections
SITUATEVCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
Antenna or Cable
CONNECT VCR TO TV
t
AC Power
Cord
\
-:
M
Coaxial Cabl_L
Flat Feeder
ching Transform
The connection
TV you have.
ANTENNAIN (Antenna
or Cable
input)
method you use depends on the type of
RF Connection
• To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals...
a- Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
b- Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN jack
on the rear of the VCR.
c- Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV's
antenna terminal.
AV Connection
• To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals...
a- Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in
the illustration.
AC
Outlet
(supplied)
Video Cable
OUT
RF
_T _
CONNECT VCR TO
POWERSOURCE
(supplied)
_
udio Cable
b- Connect an Audio/Video
Cable (supplied) between
the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear
of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV.
RF Cable
(supplied)
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
• The clock and tuner will automatically be set when
the antenna is connected and when the AC is first
connected to the VCR (D::_'pg. 7).
75 ohm terminal
TV
Back of VCR
FINAL PREPARATIONFOR
USE
Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch
on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.
Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to perform
simple playback (_" pg. 22) and recording (_" pg. 23).
(If 'Auto' is displayed on the front display panel, the
clock is being set automatically.
Wait for the time to be
displayed
before powering
on the VCR.)
NOTES:
• The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display
the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3CH4 switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.
• The CH3-CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.
5et to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area.
• If your TV has no AV input terminals, set the channel on the
TV to correspond to the CH3-CH4 switch on the back of the
VCR.
• Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it
to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show
while watching another (u_ pg. 34).
• For full identification of the VCR's rearpanel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW_ pg. 58).
Dual Quick Set
Dual Quick Set sets the clock and tuner channels automatically
when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable
must be connected for dual quick set.
The time and date can
data that is transmitted
channels. We call this
a PBS channel in your
be set automatically from clock setting
by one of the regular TV broadcast
TV channel the "Host Channel" and it is
area.
PERFORMDUAL QUICK SET
Make sure that the antenna cable is connected to the
VCR. Then connect the VCR's power plug to an AC
outlet. For connection configuration, refer to "Basic
Connections" (_" pg. 6). The clock and tuner channels
will automatically be set.
IMPORTANT
• Don't press any buttons on the VCR or remote during
Dual Quick Set.
• If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully, there's no need
to perform the Clock (0:_ pg. 9) and Tuner (_" pg. 12)
procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete
channels, refer to "Add Or Delete A Channel" on page 14.
ATTENTION
CABLE
BOX
SUBSCRIBERS
If you perform the Dual Quick Set procedure...
• Select the PBSchannel on your cable box before plugging
your VCR's power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have
more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an
alternative PBS channel if Dual Quick Set is not successful.)
• If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the
Manual Clock Set procedure (_" pg. 11).
• For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's
power must be off and the cable box must be set to the
PBS channel at clock adjustment times.
• If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully, D.S.T. will be
set to "AUTO". At the D.S.T. adjustment time (0:_"pg. 11),
your VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be
setto the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T.
adjustment to take place. If the clock is not set correctly,
change the D.S.T. setting to "ON" or "OFE See step 9 of
Semi-Auto procedure (E_ pg. 10) or step 6 of Manual
procedure (a:_"pg. 11).
• Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set
function scans all the channels received by your VCR
to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock.
AUTO is displayed on the front display panel during
Auto clock set.
• Auto channel is performed next. The auto channel set
function scans all the channels that are receivable by
your VCR. It then automatically assigns each
receivable channels to the CHAV buttons. It skips
non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the
channel numbers are displayed in ascending order.
• When Dual Quick Set has been completed successfully
the correct time is displayed.
• The clock can be adjusted automatically by the Host
PBS every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM,
midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming
PBS channel clock setting data. {This automatic clock
adjustment can only be performed when the VCR's
power is turned off.)
• 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 Semi-Auto procedure (_:_ pg. 10).
Auto channel set has already taken place and it need
not be set again.
• If "- -:- -" appears on the display, your antenna cable
may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a
Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable
box may not be set to the PBS channel. If everything
is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual
Clock Set procedure (0_" pg. 11). Auto channel set has
not yet taken place, so please also perform the "Set
Receivable Channels" procedure (_" pg. 12).
NOTE:
If, due to a power outage or other event, the memory backup
fails, Dual Quick Set is performed when power is restored to the
VCR.
During
Auto Clock
Set
During Auto Channel Set
The channels appear in
ascending order, beginning
with I.
Dual Quick Set Completed
The current time (including
AM/PM)
is displayed.
This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen
messages in
English, Spanish or French (not including
messages superimposed
on the TV picture when the OSD button is pressed). Select the
Language
desired language
"ENGLISH".
using this procedure.
The default
setting
is
TURN ON THEVCR
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press
"D//VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is
displayed on the front display panel.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the
Main Menu screen.
ACCESSCUSTOM SET
SCREEN
POWER
At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to
"CUSTOM SET" by
pressing CHAr or
SHUTTLE PLUS Av, then
press OK.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
"-*'CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
PRESS (,k,v), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESSLANGUAGE
SELECTSCREEN
The messagesare presetto
appear in English. If you want
to see them in Spanish or
French, place the arrow next
to "LANGUAGE SELECT"by
pressingCHAr or SHU]-ILE
PLUS AV, then press OK.
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTOCLOCKSET
--,.LANGUAGE
SELECT
VCRPLUS*SET-UP
PRESS(A,v), THEN(OK)
PRESS(MENU)TOEND
SELECTLANGUAGE
SHUTTLE PLUS AV I
At the Language Select
screen, place the arrow
next to the desired
LANGUAGE
SELECT
language by pressing
CHAr
or SHUTTLE PLUS
AV,
then
press MENU
many times as necessary
return to the normal
screen.
-*ENGLISH
ESPAI_OL
FRANCAIS .
as
to
PRESS (A,T) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
9
Perform clock setting enly if the clock has not been set correctly
by Dual Quick Set. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen
to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting
procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto need only
be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been
selected.
Clock
Preparation
TURN ON THEVCR
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press
TV/VlDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is
displayed on the front display panel.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up
the Main Menu screen.
POWER
ACCESSCUSTOM SET
SCREEN
AttheM
[ ]
place the arrow next to
"CUSTOM SET" by
pressing CHAr or
SHUTTLE PLUS ,_v, then
press OK.
MAINMENU
PROGRAM
SET
FUNCTION
SET
TUNER SET
--_CUSTOM
SET
AUTO
PICTURE
PRESS
(A _r),THEN
(OK)
PRESS (MENU) TOEND
ACCESSOVERRIDEAUTO
CLOCK SETSCREEN
Place the arrow at the
Custom Set screen next to
"OVERRIDE AUTO
CLOCK SET" by pressing
CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS
AV, then press OK.
SHUTY/E
PLUS I
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/
/
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CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCKSET
LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
/
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PRESS (A,v),
_,
PRESS (MENU) TO END
THEN (OK)
Semi-Auto
SELECTMODE
At the Override Auto
Clock Set screen, place the
arrow next to "SEMIAUTO CLOCK SET" by
pressing CHAr or
SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then
press OK.
OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK SET
_SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL CLOCK SET
PRESS (,k,v), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESSSELECTSCREENS
At the Semi-Auto Clock Set
screen, place the
arrow next to the desired
mode by pressing CHAr
or SHUTTLE PLUS AV,
then press OK.
SEMI-AUTO CLOCKSET
'-"HOST CHANNEL SELECT
TIME ZONE SELECT
D.S.T. SELECT
PRESS (,L,V),
NUMBER
To select the Host Channel
PRESS (MENU)
-- step 7
To select the Time Zone
-- step 8
To select the D.S.T. mode -- step 9
THEN (OK)
TO END
SELECTHOST CHANNEL
You can either select
"AUTO", or enter a PBS
channel number. For
automatic channel
selection, simply press
MENU. To manually select
HOST CHANNEL SELECT
(CAn/)
CH AUTO
the PBS channel, press the
PRESS (,L,v)TO
SELECT
appropriate NUMBER key,
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CHAY or SHUTTLE PLUS
AV to cycle through the channel numbers (hold button
down to speed through numbers) and stop when the
desired number appears. PressMENU and the SemiAuto Clock Set screen reappears.
NOTES:
• For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel
on your VCR that receives the cable box channels,
and set the cable box to the PBS channel.
• There are some PBS channels that do not transmit
clock setting data.
SELECTTIME ZONE
You can either select
TIME ZONE SELECT
"AUTO", or select the
"/ "_AIJTO
MOUNTAIN
correct zone. If you
/
ATLANTIC PACIFIC
selected "AUTO" in step 7 /
EASTERN ALASKA
and if you live near the
boundary of an adjacent
/
CENTRAL HAWAII
time zone, or receive
/
PRESS
(A,v) TOSELECT
cable TV channels, a PBS _, PRESS
(MENU)
TOEND
channel from a different
time zone may become your host channel.
Therefore,
in this case make sure to manually
select the correct
time zone. Place the arrow next to your choice by
pressing CHAr
or SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then press
MENU to return to the Semi-Auto
Clock Set screen.
SELECTD.S.T.MODE
You have three choices:
t
adjustment to your VCR's
"-_AUTO
clock will be made
ON
according to the incoming
OFF
signal from the host
a-Select "AUTO" and the
I
D.S.T.SELECT
channel.
" PRESS (A,v) TOSELECT
b-Select "ON" and the
PRESS (MENU) TO END
adjustment will be made
based on the clock itself.
c-Select "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time doesn't apply to
you.
Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CHAr
or SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then press MENU and the
Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.
IMPORTANT
After setting the Semi-Auto clock set, make sure that the VCR
is off before the next hour so that the clock can be adjusted.
(The clock is automatically
adjusted on the hour except at
11:00 PM, midnight,
1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.)
NUMBER
Monuol
SELECTMODE
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen 0:_' pg. 10), place
the arrow next to "MANUAL CLOCK SET" by pressing
CH&V or SHUnLE PLUS Av, then press OK.
SETDATE,TIME AND D.S.T.
SHUTTLE
**AUTO
DAYLIGHT
SAVING
PLUS I
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.
Auto
SELECTMODE
The Manual Clock Set
\
MANUN. CLOCKSET
i
screen is displayed and the
DATE
1/1/96 MON
first setting that can be set
TIME
--:--AM
begins flashing.
D.S.T.
ON
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to set the.
PRESS
NUMBER
KEY(O-9)
date and time (if only 1
OR(A,.), THEN
(OK)
digit, press "0" first). Press
PRE_ (MENU) TOEND
CH&V or SHUTTLE PLUS
AV to set AM/PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving _me) to
"ON" (automatic adjustment based on VCR's clock) or
"OFF" (if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you).
PressOK after AMiPM and D.S.T. settings. The next
setting that can be set begins flashing. When you're
finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start
the clock.
]
NOTE:
CHAr and SHUTTLE PLUS AV can be used to perform
all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)
MAKE CORRECTIONS
To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS _
_
until the item you want to change
blinks, then set as in step 6.
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow
next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CHAr
or
SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then power off the VCR. Do not
power it on again until the clock has been adjusted.
The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except
at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.
_o-
Set Receivable
Tuner
Channels
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
If watching
on channel
VIDEO to select the VIDEO
on the front display panel.
mode.
3 or 4, press TV/
VIDEO
is displayed
ACCESSMAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times as necessary.
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow
CHAr
POWER
next to "TUNER
or SHUTTLE
PLUS A,V,
SET" by pressing
then press OK.
ACCESSBAND SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"BAND"
by pressing
CH,_v
or SHUTTLE PLUS
AV,
_
TUNERSET
_BANn
AFC
AUTOCHANNEL
SET
MANUALCHANNEL
SET
then press OK.
PRESS(A,v), THEN(OK)
PRESS(MENU)TOENO
SET FREQUENCY BAND
If you receive your TV
channels from an external
antenna, select ....
IV.
If
you receive your IV
channels from a cable TV
system, select "CATV".
Place the arrow next to
you r choice by pressing
CHAT
or SHUTTLE PLUS
,LV, then press MENU
(
BAND
"w
-_-CATV
PRESS(A.v) TO SELECT
PRESS(MENU)TO END
to return to the Tuner Set screen.
PERFORMAUTO CHANNEL
SET
Place the arrow next to
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CHAr or
SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then
press OK. Receivable
channels in your area are
automatically assigned to
the CHAr buttons, and
non-receivable channels
are skipped.
AUTOCHANNEL
SET
CH
('IV)
2 ADD
SCANNING...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTES:
• At the end of Auto Channel Set, "SCAN COMPLETED" appears on screen.
• If the scan was unsuccessful,
"SCAN COMPLETEDNO SIGNAL" appears on screen. Check the band
setting
and connections
and start again.
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU
SHUTTLE PLUS]
as many
times as necessary.
Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner
procedure on page 12.
• To add a channel, go to step 2.
• To delete a channel, skip to step 4.
ACCESS AFC SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CHAr
SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then press OK.
or
MAKE SELECTION
Place the arrow next to
"SPCL" by pressing CHAr
or SHUTTLE PLUS AV,
then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.
AFC
NORM
_SPCL
NUMBER
PRESS (A,v) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESSMANUAL
CHANNEL SETSCREEN
Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then press OK.
STOREDESIREDCHANNEL
SH UI-I'LE PLUS I
Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
by pressing CHAr or
SHUTTLE PLUS Av, then
press ADD to add or
MANUAL
CHANNEL
SET
CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat
for each channel you want
to store or skip.
SELECT
CHNO.AND
PRESS
(ADD/SKIP)
PRESS
(MENU) TOEND
(CAW)
CH 125 SKIP
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (descrambler). The Cable Box Controller
allows the VCR to automatically switch cable box channels,
allowing you to timer-record programs from various cable
stations. The Cable Box Controller is effective for recording
shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ g:_" pg. 36)
or On-Screen Timer Programming (_:_"pg. 38).
Tuner And
Cable Box
Controller
Situate And Connect
Controller
Suggested Location
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Cable
Box Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller's
transmitter pointed towards the cable box's remote sensor.
Cable box
SITUATECONTROLLER
Place the Cable Box Controller so that the path
between its transmitter and the cable box's remote
sensor is unobstructed.
AI-IAC H CONTROLLER
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.
CONNECT CABLE BOX TO
VCR
The connection
box you have.
Your VCR
Controller
(suggested locations)
method depends on the type of cable
If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors...
•.. connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR.
If your cable box doesn't have AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT connectors...
•.. connect the antenna output connector on the cable
box to the ANT.IN connector on the rear of your VCR.
Cable box
NOTE:
Refer to your cable box's instruction manual during
connection.
CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR
Controller
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.
Transmitter
Connected to
ANT. IN
Connected
to VIDEO/
AUDIO IN
About Your Cable Box
This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.
Your VCR
• The VCR's Wireless Remote
Cable Box.
Control Unit can control
your
Thiseliminates
theneed fora separateCable Box Remote
ControlUnit.
• The VCR'sCableBox Controller
canalsocontrol
yourCableBox.
ThisallowstheVCR tochange your Cable Box'schannel
number duringtimerrecording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 50. To set up the Cable Box
Controller go to page 16.
Set Cable Box Output
Channel
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER. If: watching
channel
VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode.
on the front display panel.
3 or 4, press TV/
VIDEO is displayed
ACCESSMAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU
POWER
as many
times as necessary.
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
Press CHAr
or SHUTTLE
PLUS Av to place the
arrow next to "CUSTOM
SET", then press OK.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
_CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
PRESS (A,v),
THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESSVCR PLUS+SET-UP
SCREEN
Press CHAr
or SHUTTLE
CUSTOM SET
PLUS Av to place the
arrow next to "VCR PLUS+
SET-UP",
SHUI-I'LE,PLUS
then press OK.
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
"-_VCR PLUS+SET-UP
PRESS(A,v), THEN(OK)
PRESS(MENU)TO END
I
ACCESSCABLEBOX
OUTPUTSCREEN
Press CHAr
or SHUTTLE
PLUS AV to place the
arrow next to "(:ABLE
BOX OUTPUT", then
press OK.
VCRPLUS+SET-UP
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
-','CABLEBOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS(A,v),THEN (OK)
PRESS(MENU)TOEND
SELECTCABLEBOX
OUTPUTCHANNEL
Your selection depends on
how your cable box is
connected to your VCR.
If your cable box is
connected to your VCR
using an RF connection...
•.. press CHAr
or
SHUTTLE PLUS Av to
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
_OFF
ON CH2
ON CH3
ON CH4
ON CH5
ON CH6
ON UNE
PRESS (',v),
TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
place the arrow next to the channel number representing
the cable box's output (2-6).
If your cable box is connected to your VCR's AUDIO/
VIDEO IN connectors...
•.. press CHAr
or SHUTTLE
arrow next to "ON LINE".
PLUS Av
to place the
RETURNTO VCR PLUS+
SET-UPSCREEN
Press MENU.
Set ¢oble
Box 6rond
TURN ON CABLE BOX
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable
Box.
ACCESSCABLEBOX
BRAND SETSCREEN
SHUTTLE
PLUS]
At the VCR Plus+ Set-Up
screen, press CHAr or
SHUTTLE PLUS Av to
VCR PLUS+ GET-UP
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
place the arrow next to
"CABLE BOX BRAND
SET", then press OK.
-,.CABLE
BOXBRAND
SET
pRESS
_,,,,.),
_,EN
_0_
PRESS
(MENU)
TOEND
]
/
ENTERCABLEBOX BRAND
Presst
[C.e
B°]
NUMBER keys to enter the
Cable Box Code from the
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
on page 18, then press
ENTER•
1
SELECT BRAND NO. AND
PRESS
(ENTER)
• If the cable box's
PRESS
(MENU)
TOEND
channel changes to 9,
setting is complete.
• If there are more than one code number listed for
your brand of cable box, repeat step 3 until the cable
box's channel changes to 9.
• If you go through all listed code numbers and the
channel doesn't change, try all other numbers
between I and 69.
CONTINUED
ON
NEXT PAGE.
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times
as necessary.
You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature ( _" pg. 19).
CABLE BOX BRAND
LIST
BRAND
CODE
ARCHER
49, 52, 53, 54
CABLEVIEW
49, 53
CITIZEN
49, 53
CURTIS
9, 10, 62, 63
DIAMOND
52, 53, 54
EAGLE
EASTERN
30, 31,32,
51
GC BRAND
49, 53
GEMINI
8, 56
67
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
NOTES:
• Although the supplied Cable Box Controller is compatible
with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will
not work with your cable box'.
• If your cable box doesn't respond to any code between 1 and
69, you can't use the Controller to change cable box
channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box
turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the
scheduled start of timer recording.
Please contact your cable company about the possibility of
exchanging your current cable box with one that is compatible with your VCR.
• The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the
Cable Box Controller during timer recording.
• If your cable box is one that can't be operated with a remote
control (has no remote sensor), you can't use the Cable Box
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the
cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before
the scheduled start of timer recording.
• If you are unable to set the Cable Box Controller, please
contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
33, 34, 35, 36, 37
1, 2, 3, 4, S, 6, 7,8
15, 16, 17,18
JERROLD
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
MACOM, HITACHI
MAGNAVOX
57, 58, 59
MOVIETIME
44, 45, 46
NSC
44, 45, 46
OAK
19, 20, 21, 30, 47, 48
PANASONIC
24, 25, 26
PHILIPS
30, 31, 32, 33, 42
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 43
PIONEER
13, 14
PULSER
49, 53
RCA
24, 25, 26
REGAL
REGENCY
15, 16, 17, 18, 33
51
SAMSUNG
8, 13, 49, 5O
SCIENTI FIC ATLANTA
9, 10, 62, 63
SIGMA
19, 20, 21
SLMARX
8, 13, 49, 50
SPRUCER
24, 25, 26
STARGATE
SYLVANIA
8, 13, 49, 50
29
TEKNIKA
TELECAPTION
68, 69
27
TELEVIEW
8, 13, 49, 50
TEXSCAN
28, 29
TOCOM
22, 23, 64, 65, 66
UNIKA
52, 53, 54
38, 39, 40, 41
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
VIDEO TECH
11, 12, 60, 61
55
VIDTER
55
VIEWSTAR
30, 31,32,
ZENITH
11, 12, 60, 61
33, 34, 35, 36, 37
The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need
to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the
timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for
the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings)
and the VCR's timer is automatically programmed.
VCR Plus+
Setup
Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the
channel numbersthat they are received on in your area, you may
have to make certain changes in your VCR's "Guide Channel Set"
menu to get proper results. Please read the following information
carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.
Before VCR Plus+ setup you must have performed the following
procedures:
• Dual Quick setting (_" pg. 7)
or
Clock setting (_ pg. 9)
Tuner setting (_:_"pg. 12)
• Tuner and cable box setting if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (a:_'pg. 15)
Channel
Number
Matching
Most TV listings have a chart indicating the "Guide Channel"
number assigned to each station for purposes of VCR Plus+
programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the
Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are
the same as the channel number on which each is received by
your VCR or cable box.
POWER
**SPECIAL
• In many
Channel
channel
NOTES
FOR CABLE SUBSCRIBERS**
instances, ,:able TV stations have VCR Plus+ Guide
numbers that DO NOT match the number of the
on which
you receive the station. Check
listings, or contact your
• Many normal broadcast
Check your
details.
your TV
cable supplier for details.
rv stations can be viewed
TV listing, or contact your
on cable.
cable supplier for
If the numbers match, go directly to "VCR Plus+ Timer
Programming" (0::_"
pg 36).
If the numbers are different, and you want to
record programs from those stations, you have
VCR of the mismatch.
Go to step 1. If you will
record from those stations, you can go directly
Timer Programming"
i0:_r"pg. 36).
be able to timer
to informthe
not want to timer
to "VCR Plus+
TURN ON THEVCR
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/
VIDEO to select the TV's VIDEO mode. VIDEO is
displayed on the front display panel.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times
as necessary.
CONTINUED
ON
NEXT PAGE.
20
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
Press
CHAr
PLUS
AV
arrow
SET",
or
SHUTTLE
to place
next
to "CUSTOM
then
press
MAIN MENU
the
OK.
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
_CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
PRESS (,k,_'), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESSVCR PLUS+SET-UP
SCREEN
Press CHAr or SHUTTLE
PLUS Av to place the
arrow
next
SET-UP",
to "VCR
then
press
PLUS+
OK.
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTOCLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
_VCR PLUS+SET-UP
PRESS ('b,,v), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NUMBER
ACCESSGUIDE CHANNEL
SETSCREEN
Press CHAr
orSHUTTLE
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
PLUS Av to place the
arrow
next
to "GUIDE
CHANNEL SET", then
press
OK.
"-"GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS (,k,v), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SHUTTLE
PLUS I
INPUTGUIDE CHANNEL
NUMBER
Press CHAr,
SHUTTLE
PLUS &V or the appropriate NUMBER
keys to input
the Guide Channel
number as shown in the
TV listing. Then
press OK.
• If you receive your
channels with a cable
GUIDE CH : VCR CH
1:
1
GUIDE
CHANNEL
PRESS
NUMeER
KEYSET
(0-0)
OR (A,T), THEN (ON)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
box and if you have properly set your Cable Box
Controller, "CABLE CH" appears in place of "VCR
CH". If not, refer to pages 15-I 6 and re-perform the
procedure.
INPUTRECEIVINGCHANNEL
NUMBER
Press CH.v,
SHUTTLE PLUS _.v or the appropriate
NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on
which the Guide Channel's broadcasts are received.
Then press OK.
• If there is more than one mismatch,
for each instance.
repeat steps 6 and 7
RETURNTO VCR PLUS+
SET-UPSCREEN
Press MENU.
CHECK INPUT DATA
Press CHAr
or SHUTTLE
PLUS Av to place the
arrow next to "GUIDE
CHANNEL
MAP", then
NUMBER
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
_GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
press OK.
• The Guide Channel and
VCR or cable box
channel numbers you
input appear on the
screen in ascending
order. Check to ensure
you've entered them
correctly.
• If you entered more than
10 sets of numbers, press
OK to see the next set of
numbers.
SH UI-I'LE PLUS I
I
CABLE
BOX
BRAND
SET
VCR
PLUS+
SET-UP
PRESS (A,v),
THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU} TO ENO
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
GUIDE:VCR
6:47
12:41
33:28
GUIDE :VCR
10:55
15:38
67:49
PRESS(OK}TO NEXT
PRESS(MENU)TOEND
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times
as necessary.
You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer
programming (z_" pg. 36).
Simple
Playback
LOAD A CASSEI-iE
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
pointing towards the VCR. Don't apply too much
pressure when inserting.
• The VCR's power comes on automatically.
• The counter is automatically reset to "OH 00M 00S".
• If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,
playback begins automatically.
FIND PROGRAMSTART
POINT
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it.
To go forward, press FFor turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right and release it.
STARTPLAYBACK
Press PLAY. "AUTO PICTURE" appears on screen
(e_" pg. 33).
STOPPLAYBACK
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT
to remove the cassette.
Usable cassettes
Full-Size VHS
%60 (ST-60**)
T-30 (ST-30**)
T-90
T-120 (ST-120**)
T-160 (ST-160**)
ST-210"*
REW (Rewind)
Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
TC-40 (ST-C40**)
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like
any full-sized VHS cassette.
** This video recorder can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play
back Super VHS recordings.
Simple
Recording
LOAD A CASSEriE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
SELECTRECORDING
CHANNEL
PressCHAr.
Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few
secondswhether you press ENTER or not.)
SETTAPESPEED
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.
STARTRECORDING
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.
PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
• During record pause, you can change the recording
channel by using the CHAr buttons.
STOP RECORDING
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to
remove the cassette.
NUMBER
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.
cord safety tab
..,-
Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder's
controls or the remote control.
Playback
NOTE:
Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration
following procedures.
below as you read the
Still
Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback
PAUSEDURING PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical
button to correct the picture.
jilter,
use the CH • or •
ACTIVATEFRAME-BYFRAMEPLAYBACK
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-byframe playback,
or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
OR
Press PAUSE.
OR
Press SHUTTLE
To resume
normal
PLUS _
playback,
or I_,_,1.
press PLAY.
Slow Motion/Reverse
Motion
Slow
ACTIVATESLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK
During playback
or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse
slow motion (refer to the illustration
above).
To resume
normal
playback,
press PLAY.
Variable-Speed
Reverse Play
Search/
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for
reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on
page 24).
OR
During
playback,
press SHUTTLE
PLUS _
or I_I,,.I.
• To increase the speed in the forward direction,
press I)4).1.
• To decrease the speed in the forward direction,
press 141_1.
• To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play
mode, continue to press _
after selecting all the
forward slow motion modes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
High-Speed
Search
ACTIVATEHIGH-SPEED
SEARCH
During playback or still, turn the SHUI-I'LE ring all the
way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the
left for reverse high-speed search.
• For forward search with a visible picture, during
playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to
the right and release it within I second.
• For reverse search with a visible picture, during
playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to
the left and release it within 1 second.
OR
SHU]-I'LE
PLUSJ
During playback or still press FF for forward high-speed
search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE:
For short searches, during playback or still press and hold FF or
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback
resumes.
Manual
Tracking
Once playback begins, the VCR's automatic tracking function is
engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this
and make the adjustment manually.
ENGAGE MANUAL
TRACKING MODE
During playback, press the CHAr
buttons on the
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.
ADJUSTMANUAL
TRACKING
Press CHAT on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press
lightly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until
optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING
Press the CHAr
buttons On the VCR's front panel
simultaneously.
• When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Auto Picture
is automatically activated.
NOTE:
During slow-motion playback, simply press (THA or • on the
VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.
Select The Soundtrack
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal
and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.
ACCESSMAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop
mode.
• If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again.
ACCESS [:UNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then press OK.
ACCESSAUDIO MONITOR
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
"AUDIO MONITOR" by
pressing CI-IAv or
SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then
press OK.
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2NO AUDIO
_AUDIO MONITOR
AUX INPUT
SPECIAL FUNCTION
PRESS (,,,,T), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO ENO
SELECTMODE
You have three choices:
a- Hi-Fi
b-- Normal
c-Mix
AUDIO MONITOR
""_HI-FI
NORM
MIX
Place the arrow next to
SHUTTLE
PLUS I
your choice by pressing
CHAr or SHUTTLE
PLUS AV.
PRESS (,I,.,v) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
NOTE:
If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the
Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you
make at the Audio Monitor screen.
Superimpose
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESSFUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by
pressing CHAr
or SHUTTLE PLUS ,AV, then press OK.
ACCESSSUPERIMPOSE
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to
I_
pressing CHAr or
SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then
press OK.
"SUPERIMPOSE"
by
FUNCTION
-*SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
AUDIO
MONITOR
AUXINPUT
SPECIAL FUNCTION
[
AuTO TIMER
PRESS (A,v),
THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECTMODE
Place the arrow next to
"ON" or "OFF" by pressing
CHAr or SHUTTLE
PLUS AV.
SHUI-I'LE
SUPERIMPOSE
_ON
OFF
PLUS I
PRESS (A,v)
TO SELECT
_, PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
To recall an indication
[]
[]
Press MENU
Press OSD.
• All indications corresponding to the current status are
displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information,
and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pausemode, on
the screen. (No indication during still and search.)
Press OSD again to clear the display.
The superimposed
indication
times as necessary.
NOTE:
If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PA USE is
displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".
on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.
_
Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode_c
When the channel is changed, the new
channel is displayed on the screen for 5
seconds. /
Clock time /
Ta-e -osition indicator /
/I
"Cassette Loaded" mark "f
P
as many
P
When a cassette is loaded, the mark is
displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the
VCR's EJECT button is pushed.
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NORM
LL_'_--I
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_-''÷
Operation mode
When the operation mode is changed,
the new mode is displayed -- RECORD
(5 sec.), PLAY (S sec.), FE/REW (5 sec.
when engaged from Stop mode),
RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is
PAU,__II
sP'_4.
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RECOBD'_/-
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IX,
.... ÷-I---E
cou.
.....
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engaged), and ITR *:** (S sec.).
•
•
\ Tape speed
_/. _
...........
\
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,na.tcaz,on
\
\ Counter readmg
MEMORY OFF
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Audio mode indicators
I
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J
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,nd,cator
Counter memory on/off
Skip Search
SKIPOVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each
press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,
press PLAY.
Repeat Playback
STARTREPEAT
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front
display panel) during playback, then release.
• The entire tape is played back 20 times.
STOP REPEAT
To stop, press STOP at any time.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS
or _
also stops Repeat Playback.
Index
Search
This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape
at recording start.
STARTSEARCH
While the tape is stopped, press SHUllLE
or I_1.
PLUS
ACCESSDISTANTCODE
To access a recording 2-9 index codes away, press
SHUll'LE PLUS _
or _
repeatedly until the
correct number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON (_" pg. 28). Playback begins
automatically when the desired recording is located.
• To find the very beginning of the desired program,
press REW or FF and search visually for the start point.
Instant ReView
At the press of a button,
tape and begin viewing
you can power
up your VCR, rewind
the most recent timer-recorded
the
program.
ACTIVATEINSTANTREVIEW
After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is
disengaged, press REVIEW.
• The power comes on and the VCR searches for the
index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded
program, then begins playback automatically.
• You can access a program 2-9 index codes away
from the current position on the tape. If, for example,
you have 5 programs recorded and you want to
watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.
• To find the very beginning of the desired program,
press REW or FF and search visually for the program's
start point.
Counter
Reset
PressC.RESET.
NOTE:
_
J C.RESET
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the
display to show the counter reading, channel number
or clock time. (Channel number is not displayed during
playback.)
RESETCOUNTERTO ZERO
Counter Memory
When activated, this feature returns the tape to counter position
"zero".
C.MEMORY
ACTIVATECOUNTER
MEMORY
PressC.RFSFI during playback at a point you want to have
quick accessto later.The counterreads"OH OOM00S'.
Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicator
in the front display panel lights.
RETURNTO COUNTER
POSITION ZERO
Press STOP (during playback), then press REW. The
tape rewinds and stops at approximately "OH OOM 00S"
automatically.
• To cancel Counter Memory, _ress C.MEMORY.
Tape Position Indicator
The Tape position indicator
appears on screen when, from the
stop mode, you press FF, REW, or
use the SHUTTLE ring, or perform
an Index Search or Instant ReView.
B.....
The position of" •" in relation to
"B" (Beginning) or "E" (End) shows
you where you are on the tape.
4-----+ ....
+-II---E
COUNT
0:33:27
NOTE:
"SUPERIMPOSE"
appear
_
must be set to "ON';
or the indicator
will
not
pg. 28).
Next-Function
Memory
The Next Function Memory "tells"the VCR what to do after
rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.
POWER
a•..
b•..
c•..
For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind...
press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.
For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind...
press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds.
For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind...
press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
NOTES:
• To do the above using the VCR's controls:
During Stop, turn the SHUTTLE all the way to the left and
release it instead of pressing REW, and then press PLAY or
POWER within 2 seconds.
• If you want the "next function" to automaticallystart
when the
counter reads "OH OOM OOS" (instead of at the beginning
of the
tape), press C. MEMORY
so that the counter memory indicator
appears on the front display
panel
before pressing
REW.
AV COMPU LINK Playback
C.MEMORY
Your VCR is compatible with JVC's AV COMPU LINK components,
including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU
LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video components that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.
For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY
and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on,
the TV's VIDEO mode is selected and the VCR goes into play
mode. (PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety
tab is removed.)
MAKE CONNECTION
Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component
as shown in the illustration on page 32.
• The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
to
TURNON THEVCR
Press POWER.
ACCESSMAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times as necessary.
CONTINUED
ON
NEXT PAGE.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Press CHAr
or SHUTTLE
next to "FUNCTION
PLUS AV
to place
the arrow
SET", then press OK.
ACCESSSPECIAL
FUNCTION SCREEN
Press CHAr
or SHUTTLE
PLUS AV to place the
arrow next to "SPECIAL
FUNCTION",
OK.
then
press
AUTO TIMER
SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO
AUDIO MONITOR
AUX INPUT
_SPECIAL FUNCTION
FUNCTION
PRESS (A,v),
THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
l
ENABLEAV COMPU LINK
PLAYBACK
PressCHAr or SHUI-rLE
PLUSJ,V to place the arrow
next to "AV COMPU LINK".
SPECIAL FUNCTION
PAUSE
--*AV COMPU-UNK
PRESS (A,v) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
SHUI-I'LE PLUS I
Example
Your VCR
PERFORMAV COMPU LINK
PLAYBACK
Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY (if the cassette's
record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
automatically). Linked components are turned on, and
the TV set to its VIDEO mode, automatically!
NOTE:
PAUSE/SPECIAL
FUNCTION
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
_
VIDEO IN
Mini-plug cable
(not supplied)
AUDIO IN
AV COMPU LINK
Television
AV COMPU LINK 11
(VCR ONLY)
Connection varies depending on the b/pe of JVC TV you have.
Please refer to the TV's instruction manual when making this
connection.
Your VCR is equipped with the Auto Picture feature, which
checks the condition of the tape and compensates accordingly,
giving you the best-possible playback picture every time. The
default setting is "ON".
Auto Picture
Preparation
TURN ON THEVCR
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press IV/
VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed
on the front display panel.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
POWER
ACCESS AUTO PICTURE
SCREEN
PressCHAT or SHUTTLE
PLUS Av to place the
arrow next to "AUTO
PICTU RE", then press OK.
f
MAINMENU
PROGRAM
SET
FUNCTION
SET
TUNER
SET
CUSTOM SET
"-*-AUTO PICTURE
PRESS
(A,_,),THEN(OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECTMODE
Place the arrow next to
"ON" by pressing CHAr
or SHUTTLE PLUS AV.
AUTOPICTURE
_ON
OFF
PRESS (A ,v), TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTE:
PLUS]
When using rental tapes, or tapes recorded on other
VCRs, select "ON" or "OFF"as desired.
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Playback
The VCR assessesthe quality of the tape once you initiate playback.
Before beginning, perform steps I and 2 on page 22.
STARTPLAYBACK
• The VCR adjusts the
playback picture quality
based on the quality of
the tape in use.
Press PLAY.
--
\
\
I /
/
/
I \
\
AUTO PICTURE --
/
[
NOTE:
• The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of
automatic tracking. Even though the screen doesn't appear
after that, the Auto Picture function is operative.
• SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the Auto Picture screen
will not appear (_" lag. 28).
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
Recording
Record One Program
Watching Another
While
ENGAGE TV MODE
During recording...
• Press1-V/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes
out. (If you are using the RF connection (_c_"pg. 6). to
view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast
being recorded disappears.)
• If you are using the AV connection (_" pg. 6), to view
the output from your VCR, change the TV's input
mode from AV to TV.
SELECTCHANNEL FOR
VIEWING
Use the TV's channel selector to set the channel you
want to watch.
Display Elapsed Recording
Time
RESETCOUNTERTO ZERO
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter
resetsto zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the
tape runs.
DISPLAYELAPSEDTIMEON
SCREEN
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the
elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the
current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds.
The counter display remains on the screen indicating the
elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.
• Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Q_7'pg. 28).
Stereo And SAP
(Second Audio Program)
Your VCR's built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts.
• The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during
stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP
program reception.
• Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied
by SAP audio•
To Record Stereo Programs...
•.. simply follow the basic recording procedure.
To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording...
•.. select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (_ pg. 27).
To Record SAP Programs...
ACCESSMAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times
as necessary.
ACCESSFUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH_V or SHUTTLE PLUS AV_ then press OK.
ACCESS2ND AUDIO
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing
CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS Av, then press OK.
MENU
SHUTTLE
PLUS
SELECTMODE
Place the arrow next to
"ON" by pressing CHAr
or SHUTTLE PLUS AV.
["
/
|
2gOAUDIO
_ON
OFF
/ P_ESS
(*,-1 TOSELECT
_, PRESS
(MENU)
TOENO
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times
as necessary.
NOTES:
• Ira SAP program
both the Normal
not recorded.
is received,
the SAP audio is recorded on
and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program
• If a non-SAP program
is received,
the main audio
on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks•
is recorded
is
VCR Plus+
Timer
Programming
page
19.Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+
J Setup"
efore on
VCR
Plus+
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is present.
• The VCR's power comes on automatically.
• If you're watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO
to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the
front display panel.
ACCESSVCRPLUS+SCREEN
Press MENU on the remote
control.
VCR PLUS+
• The clock must be set in
order to access the VCR
Plus+ screen. If you
haven't set the clock, the
PRESS
NUMeER
K_(0-g)
Main Menu screen
PRESS (MENU) TOMAINMENU
appears when you press
MENU. Refer to page 7 for the Dual Quick Set
procedure or page 9 for the dock setting procedure.
ENTERPLUSCODENUMBER
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the
PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV
program you wish to record.
• To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the
correct PlusCode number.
• If the PlusCode number you input is incorrect,
"ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of
the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is
for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is
displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus+
screen reappears (step 2).
CHECK INPUT DATA
NUMBER
Press OK and the Program
_'
The PlusCode
DATE
7/10 FRI
START
8:00PM
STOP
9:00PM
/
(VCRPLUS+12345678)
CHANNEL
8 SP
I PREgS(8=DAILY,
9=WEEKLY
/
SP/EP=REC
SPEED)
I, PflE$S(MENU)TOERD
number
you
entered appears in the
screen appears.
Program screen. Check to
make sure it's accurate.
PROGRAM1
• To timer-record
daily or
weekly serials, press
DALLY (NUMBER
"8") or WEEKLY (NUMBER "9").
"DALLY" or "WEEKLY" appears on the Program
screen.
• If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and, after
pressing MENU as many times as necessary to access
the VCR Plus+ screen, input the correct PlusCode
number.
SETTAPESPEED
Press SP/EP.
CHECK/CORRECTINPUT
DATA
If the data is correct
as it is, go to step 7. If not, press
OK or SHUTTLE PLUS 141_11_1
until the item you
want to change begins to blink. Then press the
appropriate
NUMBER keys, CHAw
or SHUTTLE PLUS
Av to obtain the desired setting.
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times as necessary.
• Press just once to access
(_" pg. 41).
the Auto
Timer
screen
ENGAGE TIMERMODE
Press TIMER.
The VCR turns off automatically.
NOTES:
• To disengage
the timer before recording starts, press TIMER
again. Pressing once more re-engages
it.
• In case of a power failure after programming,
the VCR's
memory backup keeps your selections
for 10 minutes.
NUMBER
• When
Cable
I MENU
PLUS]
timer-recording
cable channels
Box, be sure to keep the Cable
received through
Box set to ON.
a
38
Instant Timer
Recording
(ITR)
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after
recording is finished.
STARTRECORDING
Press REC.
ENGAGE ITRMODE
Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the
front display panel.
SET RECORDING
DURATION
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording
time by 30 minutes.
NOTES:
• You can only perform ITR using the RE(2 button on the VCR's
front panel
• After you set the time, the previous
display reappears.
• To check the remaining
time, press REC once during recording and the remaining
time will be displayed
for about 5
seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within these 5
seconds, or you will round
30 minute increment.
On-Screen
Timer
Programming
* Refer to the illustration on page 39.
You can directly program the VCR's timer to record up to 8
shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must
be set before you can program the timer (n::_"pg. 7 or 9).
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover
th.e hole with adhesive tape, then load.
• The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,
automatically.
• If watching channel 3 or 4, press 1"V/VIDEO to select
the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front
display panel.
the recording
time
up to the next
ACCESSON-SCREEN
MENU
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the
Main Menu screen.
ACCESSPROGRAM SET
SCREEN
Make sure the arrow is to
the left of "PROGRAM
SET", then press OK.
PROGRAM
1
OATE
ii
START
--/--
- - :- -AM
STOP
- -: -- AM
CHANNEL
-- SP
PREssNUMBER
KEY(0-9)
OR(A,v), THEN(OK)
PRESS (MENU) TOEND
SELECTPROGRAM
NUMBER
Pressthe appropriate NUMBER keys or CHAr or
SHUTTLE PLUS ,v to select a vacant program number,
then press OK. The first time you do this, all numbers will
be vacant, so just press OK when the screen appears.
SET PROGRAM
INFORMATION
Press the appropriate
NUMBER
keys to set the date,
start!stop time and channel number. Press CHAr
or
SHUTTLE PLUS Ay to set AM/PM and tape speed.
Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed
settings.
The next setting
that can be set begins
flashing.
• Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the
channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.
• It is possible to set all information using the CHAr or
SHUTTLE PLUS ,l,v button.
(In this case, press OK after each setting.) Do not use
the CH • or SHUTTLE PLUS • button to set the date.
** You can record
selected
programs
at the same time
every weekday,
or once a week. Before entering
month, press NUMBER
key "8" (DAILY) or "9"
the
(WEEKLY). Either "DALLY" or "WEEKLY" appears.
Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.
i
i
MAKE CORRECTIONS
NUMBER
To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS _
I_
until the item you want to change
begins blinking. "[hen set as in step 5.
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times as necessary.
• Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
(E_ pg. 41 ).
ENGAGE TIMERMODE
Press TIMER.
The VCR turns
off automatically.
NOTES:
• To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER
again. Pressing once .more re-engages it.
• In case of a power failure after programming,
the VCR's
memory backup keeps your selections
for TO minutes.
• If you select "PROGRAM
SET" without having set the date and
time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.
• If you enter a start time that has already passed, "ERROR"
appears on the screen and flashes.
• Programs that start after midnight must have the next day's date.
• After timer recording
automatically.
EXAMPLE
If you program the VCR to timer
record a show on September
6
on channel
40 from 12:00 noon
to 1:00 PM in SP mode,
screen will look like this:
the
PROGRAM1
DATE
START
STgP
CHANNEL
9/6 SUN
12:00 PM
1:OQPM
40 SP
PRESSNUMBERKEY(O-g)
OR(A,v|, THEN(OK)
PRESS(MENU)TOEND
is completed,
the VCR's power goes off
• You can program
the timer while a regular recording
progress; the on-screen
menu will not be recorded.
• If the end of tape is reached during
cassette is automatically
ejected.
timer
recording,
is in
the
• When timer-recording
cable channels received through
Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
a
Check And Cancel Programs
DISENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
ACCESSMAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESSPROGRAMSET
SCREEN
POWER
PressCHJ, V or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to place the arrow
next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.
CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION
Press CH..
or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to check the
programs in succession.
To Cancel A Program...
CANCEL A PROGRAM
Press CANCEL.
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many _imes as necessary.
still programs remaining,
go to step 7.
RE-ENGAGETIMER
Press TIMER again.
If there are
Auto Timer
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically
engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically
disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.
i
ACCESSMAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times
as necessary.
ACCESSFUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS AV, then press OK.
ACCESSAUTO TIMER
SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing
CH,Av
or SHUTTLE PLUS ,_,Y, then press OK. Now
skip to step 2 of the procedure
below.
Or, during on-screen timer programming ...
ACCESSAUTO TIMER
SCREEN
In step 7 in the VCR Plus+ Timer Programming procedure 0:_" pg. 37) or in step 7 in the On-Screen Timer
Programming procedure (_::_pg. 39), press MENU.
SELECTMODE
- SHUTTLE PLUS]
Place the arrow next to
your choice ("ON" or
"OFF") by pressing CHAr
or SHUTTLE PLUS A,V.
--_'ON
OFF
AUTO TIMER
PRESS (A,v) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TC END
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU
as many
times as necessary.
NOTE:
For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to "OFF'; all other VCR
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To
disengage
the timer, press TIMER.
Edit From A
Camcorder
Recorder
You r VC R
You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the
recorder.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect an AV cable between the camcorder's VIDEO
OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR's
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
• When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is
used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR.
The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
LOAD A CASSEI-IE
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.
AUDIO
IN
To rear panel PAUSE/SPECIAL
FUNCTION connector
Mini-plug cable (not supplied)
[ (JVC camcorder only)
SETRECORDER'SINPUT
MODE
Press NUMBER key "0" to set to AUX.
ACCESSMAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU
AUDIO OUT
EDIT
Player
as many
times
as necessary.
ACCESSFUNCTION SET
SCREEN
Press CHAr or SHUTILE PLUS AV to place the arrow
next to "FUNCTION SET", then press OK.
If you're using a JVC Master
camcorder
-- step 6
If not -- step 9
Edit Control-equipped
ACCESSSPECIAL
FUNCTION SCREEN
Press CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to place the arrow
next to "SPECIAL FUNCTION", then press OK.
[NUMBER
"0"
SELECTMODE
Press CHAr or SHUI-I'LE
PLUS AV to place the
arrow next to "PAUSE".
SPECIAL FUNCTION
"-,-PAUSE
AV COMPU-I.INK
PRESS (A,V) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURNTO FUNCTION
SETSCREEN
Press MENU.
ACCESSAUX INPUTSCREEN
Press CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to place the arrow
next to "AUX INPUT", then press OK.
SELECTINPUT
If you are connecting the
AV cable to the AV
connectors on the front of
the VCR, place the arrow
._,lXINPUT
--_PRONT
REAR
next to "FRONT" by
pressing CHAr
or
SHUTTLE PLUS AV. If
PRESS (A,V) 1"0
SELECT
you are connecting the AV
PRESS
(MENU) TOEND
cable to the AV connectors
on the back of the VCR, place the arrow next to "REAR"
by pressing CHAr or SHUTTLE PLUS AV.
RETURNTO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
STARTPLAYER
Set the camcorder to its play mode.
NOTE:
If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD
disable feature then set its superimpose
or display
feature to OFF before pressing play,
STARTRECORDER
Set your VCR to its record mode.
• If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC
camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into
Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction
manual.)
MENU
SHUTTLE
PLUS
You can use your VCR as the player
Edit To Or
or the recorder.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
From Another
VCR
Connect an AV cable between the player's VIDEO OUT
and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder's VIDEO
IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
• When using your VCR asthe recorder and a monaural
VCR as the player, connect the player's AUDIO OUT
connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder.
LOAD CASSEI-rES
Player
Your VCR
Insert the playback cassette into the player and the
cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.
SETRECORDER'SINPUT
MODE
Set to AUX. With this VCR, press NUMBER key "O" (AU
appears on the front display panel in place of a channel
number).
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
NOTE:
When using this VCR as the recorder, make sure to select
"FRONT" or "REAR"(depending on which input connectors
you use)at the Aux Input Screen. (Toselect the correct AUX
input connector, follow steps4, 5, 9- 11 from the "Edit
From A Camcorder" section, _:_ lag. 42.)
VIDEO
IN
I
t
AUDIO
IN
STARTPLAYER
Set to its play mode.
NOTE:
Recorder
Another
VCR
If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD
disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before
pressing PLAY F_" pg. 28).
STARTRECORDER
Set to its record mode.
NUMBER
"0"
Assemble
Editing
Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in
succession.
To use your VCR as the r(_order ...
LOAD CASSEI-IES
Insert the original cassette in the player, and the
recording cassette in the recorder.
SETTAPESPEED
Set to "St_ or "EP" by pressing the SP/EP button on the
remote control.
ENGAGE RECORDSTANDBY MODE
Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC.
i
FIND EDITSTARTPOINT
Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to
be edited.
STARTEDITING
When you reach the scene on the original tape to be
edited, press PLAY to initiate the recorder's record
mode.
STOPEDITING
Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder.
CONTINUE EDITING
Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add additional
scenes.
NOTE:
Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the
playback deck.
Insert Editing
Recorder
Your VCR
Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new
material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are
replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack
remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio
track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.
Use your VCR as the recorder.
Source tape
f-
1
1
SHUTTLE
Before insert editing
1
Recorded tape
_-
I
?
Audio signal
Video signal
1
After insert editing
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT
connectors to your VCR's VIDE() IN and AUDIO IN on
the front panel.
SET INPUTMODE
Press NUMBER key "0". "AU" appears in place of a
channel number.
Player
• Be sure to select "FRONT" at the Aux Input screen.
{To select the correct AUX input connector, follow
steps 4, g, 9 - 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder"
section a:7 pg. 42).
LOCATEEND POINT
Load the recording cassette into your VCR, and play it
back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/SHUTTLE
controls.
• Releasing the JOG/SHUTTLE controls engages the
Still mode.
RESETTHE COUNTER
! C.RESET
PressC.RESET to change the counter display to
"OHOOMOOs".
LOCATESTARTPOINT
Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment
to be replaced) using the lOG/SHUTTLE controls.
ENGAGE INSERTEDITING
Press INSERT.
• Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause
mode.
(REC, PLAY
and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)
• The TV screen changes from the still picture to the
input
signal you
are going
to record.
STARTEDITING
Load the source cassette and play back the segment
that is to be inserted.
Then press PLAY to start the tape
in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point.
• PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display
panel.
END INSERTEDITING
At counter "0H00M00S", Insert Editing will stop automatically while the tape continues
running in the Play
mode.
if you wish to stop Insert Editing before the
specified
edit-out
point,
press C.RESET.
FOR AV INSERT EDITING
If you want to replace the picture,
Hi-Fi audio soundtrack
normal audio soundtrack
all at the same time...
C.RESET
and
In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB. also.
(REC and PLAY blink and PAUSE lights up on the display panel.)
NOTES:
• Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer.
• Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose
has been removed.
safety tab
• In insert editing, the recording
speed (SP/EP) is determined
by
the previous
recording
to be replaced.
If the previous
recording's
speed changes within a single edit, the inserted
picture will be distorted at the switching
point.
• Insert Editing is also possible using the rear connectors.
When using these connectors,
be sure to select "REAR" at the
Aux Input screen.
To select the correct AUX Input connector,
follow steps 4, 5, 9 - 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder"
section, _" pg 42.
Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing
replaces the normal audio sound of a previously
recorded
tape with a new soundtrack.
Use your VCR as the
recorder.
Normal
audio
track
OIJ-_
Pre-recorded
tape
Audio-dubbed
tape
[
I
track
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect an audio component
to the AUDIO
IN L + R
connectors
on the VCR's front panel. *When connecting monaural equipment,
use only the VCR's AUDIO
IN L connector.
SETINPUTMODE
Press NUMBER
appears
key "0" on the remote
in place of a channel
• Be sure to select "FRONT"
(To select the correct AUX
steps 4, 5, 9- 11 from
section, _:_ pg. 42.)
control.
"AU"
number.
at the AUX Input Screen.
Input connector,
follow
the "Edit: From A Camcorder"
LOCATESTARTPOINT
Press PLAY to start playback
of the tape in your VCR,
and press PAUSE when you find the point where you
want to start dubbing.
ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING
NOTES:
Press A. DUB.
•
• Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.
(REC blinks, PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front
display panel.)
When monitoring
the sound during Audio Dubbing,
the
normal soundtrack
is automatically
selected. If you wish to
hear the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks),
refer to the "Select The Soundtrack"
section _
pg. 27) and
select the soundtrack
you wish to hear.
• Audio dubbing stops automatically
when the counter reaches
"OHOOM00S', and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the
counter reading before dubbing.
• Audio dubbing
is also possible using
the rearAUDlO
IN
connectors.
When using these connectors,
make sure to select
"REAR" at the Aux Input screen. To select the correct Aux
Input connector,
follow steps 4, 5, 9 A Camcorder"
section _" pg. 42.
• Audio dubbing
cannot be performed
had its record safety tab removed.
11 from
the "Edit From
on a cassette that has
• When playing back an audio-dubbed
tape, refer to the "Select
The Soundtrack"
section _
pg. 27) to select the soundtrack
you wish to hear.
• It may be unlawful
to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright
owner.
STARTDUBBING
Engage the audio
component's
PLAY to start the tape
begins at this point.
in your
Play mode,
VCR. Audio
then press
dubbing
• REC blinks and PLAY is displayed on the front display
panel.
• To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press
PLAY to resume dubbing.
END AUDIO DUBBING
Press STOP to stop the tape in your
the audio component's
Stop mode.
VCR, and engage
TV Multi-Brand
Control
Remote
The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC
remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs
listed below.
TURN ON THEIV
NUMBER
Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.
SETREMOTECONTROL
MODE
TV/CABLE/VCR
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR's remote
control to TV.
SETTV BRAND CODE
Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER,
enter your TV's brand code using the NUMBER keys,
then press STOP.
• Once you have set the remote control to operate
TV, you don't have to repeat this step until you
replace your remote control's batteries.
• PANASONIC
has two codes. If the TV does not
function
with
one code,
try entering
the
the other.
OPERATETV
First, press POWER on the remote to see if the TV's power
goes off as it should. If it does, try Other operations.
• The POWER, TV/VIDEO, CHAr, VOL +/- and
NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to
operate the TV. *For some brands of TV, you must
press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
• To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/
CABLE/VCR switch to VCR.
NOTE:
Depending on the kind of TV. there may be cases where some
or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.
I"V BRAND NAME
BRAND CODE
JVC
01
MAGNAVOX
02
MITSUBISHI
03
PANASONIC
04, 11
RCA
05
SHARP
06
SONY
07
TOSHIBA
08
ZENITH
09
HITACHI
lO
SAMSUNG
12
SANYO
13
SEARS
13
Cable Box Multi-Brand
Remote Control
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands
of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more
than one code. If your cable box does not function with a
specified code, try other codes.
TURN ON THECABLEBOX
NUMBER
Turn the power on using the cable box's remote control.
TV/CABLE/VCR
SETREMOTECONTROL
MODE
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR's remote
control to CABLE.
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND
While holding down POWER, use the NUMBER keys to
enter the cable box brand number from the chart below
and then press STOP.
• Once you have set the remote control to operate the
cable box, you don't have to repeat this step until you
replace the remote control's batteries.
OPERATECABLEBOX
First, press POWER to see if the cable box's power goes
off as it should. If it does, try other functions (CHAr
and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the
cable box).
• For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER
after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
• To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/
CABLE/VCR switch to VCR.
NOTES:
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME
BRAND CODE
CURTIS
09, 10
GEMINI
08
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
HAMLIN
15, 16, 17, 18
JERROLD
OAK
01 ,02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
19, 20, 21
PANASONIC
24, 25, 26
PIONEER
13, 14
RCA
24, 25, 26
REGAL
15, 16, 17, 18
SAMSUNG
08, 13
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
09, 10
SIGMA
19, 20, 21
SL MARX
08, 13
SPRUCER
24, 25, 26
TELEVIEW
08, 13
TOCOM
22, 23
VlDEOWAY
11,12
ZENITH
11, 12
• You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and
the cable box brand for your Cable Box Controller (_" lag. 17)
separately. The list of cable box brands that can be controlled
by your remote control is different from the list of cable box
brands that can be controlled by your cable box controller.
• It is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable
box even if the cable box's channels automatically change
during timer recording using the Cable Box Controller.
Control Two JVC VCRs
POWER
A/B CODE
The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC
VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set
this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the
switch is set to B, and another VCR so it respondsto commands
when the switch is set to A. The switch is preset to A because
this VCR normally responds to A-code signals. You can easily
modify this VCR to accept B-code commands.
UNPLUGVCR'S POWER
CORD
Unplug from the AC outlet.
SETA/B CODE SWITCH
Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control to B.
PLUGIN POWERCORD
Plug back in to the AC outlet.
TURN VCR POWERON
Press POWER on the remote.
The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.
Before
requesting
service
foraproblem,
use
thischart
andsee
ifyoucanrepair
thetrouble
yourself. Small problems
are often easily
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.
]. The power won't come on.
• The power cord is disconnected.
Connect the power cord.
2. The clock works, but the VCR's
power won't come on.
• The TIMER mode is engaged with
Auto Timer set to "OFF" (_::_pg. 41 ).
Press TIMER to disengage.
3. The remote control won't function.
• The batteries are discharged.
• The A/B CODE switch is in the
wrong position.
• The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the
wrong position.
Replacethe dead batterieswith new ones.
Re-perform the A/B Code setting
@:_pg. 51).
Set the switch to the position
corresponding with the unit you want
to operate.
_i_L_i
_
1. The cassette gets stuck partway
during loading, and is ejected.
• The cassette was inserted incorrectly.
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. Then insert
the cassette
2. The tape stops during rewind or
fast forward.
• The Counter Memory indicator
('M") is lit on the front display
panel.
Press C.MEMORY
Counter Memory
to disengage the
mode and extin-
guish the indicator.
Ir,]q'_Yd
I.
The tape is running
won't
but the picture
appear.
• If you're using the RF OUT connection (_-_pg. 6), the channel selector
on the TV is set incorrectly.
• If you're using the AV connection
(_:2'pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to
the wrong mode.
Set the channel selector to channel 3
or 4.
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
2. Noise appears during visual search.
• This is normal.
3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi
soundtrack.
• Automatic tracking is engaged.
Engage and adjust tracking manually
(_" pg. 26).
4. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted, even though TV
broadcasts are clear.
• rhe video heads may be dirty.
The heads must be cleaned. Consult
5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be
heard.
• The AUDIO MONITOR option at
the Function Set screen was Set
6. SHUTTLE ring does not work
properly during search,
• A turn of the SHUTTLE which is too
rapid may not be properly
recognized.
your JVC dealer (0:2"pg. 60).
Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"
(_:_"pg. 27).
incorrectly.
Release the SHUTTLE, then turn it
again more slowly.
1. Recording
won't
start.
2. TV broadcasts won't record
properly.
3. Tape-to-tape editing won't work.
• There's no cassette loaded.
• The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
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.
• The VCR has been set to its AUX
mode by mistake.
Set the VCR to the appropriate
channel.
oThe VCRs or the camcorder and the
VCR have been incorrectly connected.
Refer to the directions and the
illustration under "Edit To Or From
Another VCR" (_" pg. 44) or "Edit
From A Camcorder" (_:2_pg. 42) and
properly connect the units.
Make sure the power to all units is on.
• The power to one or more of the
units has not been turned on.
• The recorder's input mode has been
set incorrectly.
i_.:_
L_:'_:_
1. Timer
:_....
recording
_
won't
Set the recorder's
input mode to AUX
and select "FRONT" or "REAR" at the
......
work.
• The clock and/or the timer have
been set incorrectly.
• The timer is not engaged.
• The VCR has not been set up properly.
Check or re-perform the clock/timer
settings to ensure correctness.
Press TIMER and check to make sure
that TIMER 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
(a:7 pg. 19).
2. On-screen timer programming
won't work.
• Timer recording is in progress.
Timer programming
can't be performed
when timer recording is in progress.
Wait until it finishes.
3. TIMER and [_ on the front
display panel won't stop blinking.
• The timer is engaged but there's no
cassette loaded.
Load a cassette With the record safety
tab intact, or with the hole covered
with adhesive tape.
4. The cassette is automatically
ejected, and TIMER and _
on the
front display panel won't stop
blinking.
• The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
Remove the cassetteand cover its
hole with adhesive tape, or replace it
with a cassette on which the safety
tab is intact.
5. TIMER blinks for I0 seconds and
the timer mode is disengaged.
• TIMER has been
are no programs
Check the programmed
data and reprogram as necessary, then press
pressed "when there
in memory, or the
timer record program information
has not been programmed
correctly.
TIMER
again.
6. The cassette is automatically
ejected, the power shuts off and
TIMER and _
won't stop
blinking.
• The end of tape was reached during
timer recording.
The program may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time
make sure you have enough time on
the tape to record the entire program.
7. Cable channels are not automatically
switched during timer recording.
• The Cable Box Controller is not
properly connected to the VCR.
• The output channel selected in the
Cable Box Output screen is incorrect.
Connect the Cable Box Controller
correctly (_" pg. 15).
After confirming your cable box's
output channel number, re-access the
Cable Box Output screen and select
the correct number (_" pg. 17).
Make sure the power is on before
timer recording starts.
• The cable
box's
power
is off.
CONTINUED
ON
NEXT PAGE.
8. Timer recording begins as scheduled, but the channel is always
incorrect.
• Even though you don't use an
external Cable Box, "CABLE BOX
OUTPUT" is set to "ON".
I
(_ pg. 16).
et "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" to "OFF"
9. We moved, and now VCR Plus+
doesn't work properly.
• The receivable stations in the new area
are received on different channels than
those in the previous area.
I
procedure ([]_:_pg. 19).
e-perform the VCR Plus+ setup
1. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
• Those channels have been preset to
be skipped.
I
If you need the skipped channels,
restore them (0:_ pg. 14).
2. The channel can't be changed.
• Recording
3. The remote control won't operate
my TV.
• The TV/CABEE/VCR
4. The remote control won't operate
my cable box.
• The TV/CABLE/VCR
5. Even though Auto or Semi-Auto
clock setting has been selected, the
clock is incorrect.
• The clock setting data received
the Host Channel is incorrect•
10."PROGRAM FULL" is displayed on
the VCR Plus+ screen.
o]1l,I1 1
innlnmlnNmnnl
a position
a position
is in progress.
other
other
switch
is set to
than TV.
switch
is set to
than CABLE.
from
I
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY to
resume recording.
I
I
Set the switch
to TV.
Set the switch to CABLE.
Select a different Host Channel during
the Semi-Auto setting procedure
(_:_ pg. 10), or perform the Manual
setting procedure 0_" pg. 11).
ATTENTION:
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,
switch the power off and unplug the power cord. Then plug it in again and switch power on. Take out the cassette. After
checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.
PLAYBACK
RECORDING
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached
during playback or search?
A. The tape is automatically
rewound to the beginning.
Q. 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
resume points.
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely
A. No. It stops automatically
the heads.
remain in the still mode?
after 5 minutes to protect
Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame
playback, I can't hear any audio. What's the
problem?
A. This is normal.
Q. During search, still and frame-by-frame playback,
the picture is intermittent. What's the cause?
A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are
attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing
PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the
picture.
Q. When returning from multi-speed
playback, the picture is disturbed.
concerned about this?
A. No,
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?
A. The VCR automatically
rewinds it to the beginning.
TIMER RECORDING
Q. REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel.
Is there a problem?
A. No. This is a normal condition
for a timer recording
in progress.
search to normal
Should I be
Q. Can I program the timer while I'm watching
or a TV broadcast?
it is normal.
Q. Noise bars appear
the problem?
A. This is normal.
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause
mode?
A. No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode
after S minutes to protect the heads. When paused
during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts
off automatically after 5 minutes.
during multi-speed
search. What's
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect
does removing the safety tab have?
A. It disables marking of index codes.
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can't find
the program I want to see. Why not?
A. There may be index codes too close together.
Q. During playback, on-screen operational indicators
sometimes jitter. Why does this happen?
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen
indicators) may occur.
a tape
A. You won't see the picture as it is replaced by the onscreen menu, but the audio from the program or tape
you're viewing
is [)resent.
GENERAL
TIMER
Clock
Power requirement
Power consumption
Temperatu re
AC 120 V_,
21W
60 Hz
Operating
Storage
Operating position
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
5°C to 40°C (41°F to I04°F)
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to140°F)
Horizontal
only
400 x 94 x 291 mm
(I 5-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 11-I/2")
: 3.7 kg (8.2 Ibs)
: VHS NTSC standard
Weight
Format
Maximum
SP
recording
EP
time
: 210 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
: 630 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system
Recording/
Playback system
Signal-to-noise
ratio
Horizontal
resolution
Frequency range
Normal audio
Hi-Fi audio
Input/Output
: NTSC-type color signal and
EIA monochrome signal, 525
lines/60 fields
DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head
helical scan system
45 dB
240 lines
70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
RCA connectors (IN x 2,
OUT x 1)
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
reference
Program
capacity
Memory
backup
time
: Quartz
: 1-year programmable
8 programs
: Approx. 10 min.
timer/
ACCESSORIES
Provided
accessories
: RF cable (F-type),
Infrared remote control unit,
"AA" battery x 2,
Cable Box Controller,
Audio/Video cable
Specifications
shown ate for SP mode unless otherwise
E. & O.E. Design and specifications
subject to change
notice.
specified.
without
List Of Terms
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term
appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual.
L
A
A/B Code ....................................................................
Add Channel ...............................................................
AFC .............................................................................
Audio Dubbing ...........................................................
Audio Monitor ............................................................
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................
Auto Clock Setting ......................................................
Auto Daylight Saving Time ..........................................
Auto Picture ................................................................
Auto Timer ..................................................................
Automatic Tracking .....................................................
Aux Input ....................................................................
AV Compu Link Playback ...........................................
AV Con nection .............................................................
51
14
14
48
27
13
11
11
33
41
26
43
31
6
B
Band ...........................................................................
12
C
Cable Box ...................................................................
Cable Box Brand Setting ..............................................
Cable Box Controller ...................................................
Cancel Program ..........................................................
Cassette Adapter. .........................................................
Check Program ...........................................................
Connection to TV ..........................................................
Contents ........................................................................
Counter Memory .........................................................
Counter Reset..............................................................
15
17
15
40
22
40
6
5
30
30
D
Delete Channel ...........................................................
Dual Quick Setting ........................................................
14
7
E
Editing .........................................................................
F
42
Frame-by-Frame Playback ...........................................
Function Setting ..........................................................
G
24
27
Guide Channel Map ....................................................
Guide Channel Setting ................................................
21
20
H
Host Channel Selection ...............................................
10
I
Index Search ...............................................................
Insert Cassette .............................................................
Insert Editing ...............................................................
Instant ReView ............................................................
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................
29
22
46
30
38
J
Jog Dial .......................................................................
24
LanguageSelection .......................................................8
M
Main Menu ...................................................................
Manual Channel Setting ..............................................
Manual Clock Setting ..................................................
Manual Tracking .........................................................
MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) Code Setting .....................
8
14
11
26
49
N
Next-Function Memory ...............................................31
O
On-Screen Display ......................................................
28
On-Screen Timer Programming ................................... 38
On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................ 38
Override Auto Clock Setting .......................................... 9
P
PBS Channel .................................................................
Playback .....................................................................
R
7
22
Record Safety Tab ............................ _..........................
Recording ...................................................................
Repeat Playback ..........................................................
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ...................................
RF Connection ..............................................................
23
23
29
25
24
6
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................
Second Audio .............................................................
Select Cable Box Output Channel ...............................
Semi-Auto Clock Setting ..............................................
Shuttle Plus ...................................................................
Skip Search .................................................................
Slow Motion Playback ................................................
Specifications ..............................................................
Still Picture Playback.: .................................................
SHUTTLE Ring ............................................................
Superimpose ...............................................................
T
35
35
16
10
8
29
24
56
24
24
28
Tape Position Indicator ................................................
Tape Speed Setting ......................................................
Time Zone Selection ...................................................
Tuner Setting ...............................................................
V
31
23
10
12
Variable-Speed Search ................................................
VCR Plus+ ...................................................................
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ...................................
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ........................................
25
19
36
36
FRONT VIEW
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
_)
Power ON/OFF Button (_" pg. 8)
Menu Button (0:_ pg. 8)
OK Button (_ pg. 8)
Cassette Loading Slot
Record [REC] Button (_" pg. 23)
Pause Button (0:_ pg. 23)
SHUTTLE Ring (_" pg., 24)
JOG Dial (_:_ pg. 24)
Video Input Connector (_" pg. 42)
Mono Audio Input Connector (0_ pg. 42)
Audio Input Connector
[L] (_2" pg. 42)
•
_)
(D
G)
(D
I_
I_)
_)
Audio Input Connector
JR] (_ pg. 42)
Channel AV Buttons (_ pg. 8)
Instant REVIEW Button (_c:_pg. 30)
Remote Control Sensor
Front Display Panel (_ pg. 59)
Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button (_c_pg. 48)
INSERT Button (z:_ pg. 46)
Stop/Eject Button (_" pg. 22)
Play Button (_-_ pg. 22)
REAR VIEW
O Power Cord (z:_"pg. 6)
O Video Input Connector (0_" pg. 44)
Audio Input Connector
[R] (0_" pg. 44)
(]I Mono Audio Input Connector (_" pg. 44)
Audio Input Connector
[L] (0:_"pg. 44)
_ANT.
IN Connector (_2" pg. 6)
O Video Output Connector (0z_"pg. 6)
O Hi-Fi Audio Output Connector [R] (e:_"pg. 6}
O Hi-Fi Audio Output Connector [L] (0:_ pg. 6)
O PAUSE/SPECIALFUNCTION connector
• Remote PAUSE Connector (0_ pg. 42)
• AV COMPU LINK Connector (e:_"pg, 31 )
_) CABLE BOX Connector (_" pg. 15)
• Channel 3/4 Switch (02"pg. 6)
1]_RF OUT Connector (0:_"pg. 6)
FRONT
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
DISPLAY PANEL
Audio Level Meter
Timer Mode Indicator (_ pg. 37)
Instant Timer Recording Indicator (_
Video Mode Indicator (_ pg. 8)
"Cassette Loaded" Mark
CounterMemory
Mark (_ pg. 30)
Tape Speed Indicators (_ pg. 23)
AM/PM Indicators (_ pg. 7)
pg. 38)
O Clock Display (_ pg. 7)
Channel Display ["AU" for AUX mode]
(_ pg. 7)
Counter Display (_ pg. 22)
• Multi-Channel
TV Sound Indicators (_ pg. 35)
Pause Mode Indicator (_ pg. 23)
Play Mode Indicator (_ pg. 22)
_) Recording Mode Indicator (_ pg. 23)
REMOTE CONTROL (Provided)
O
O
O
O
O
Instant REVIEW Button (_ pg. 30)
A/B Code Select Switch (_ pg. 51)
NUMBER Buttons (_ pg. 10)
"AUX" Mode Select Button (_ pg. 42)
CANCEL Button (_ pg. 40)
Counter [C.] RESET (_ pg. 30)
Channel [CH.] SKIP Button (_ pg. 14)
O Volume [VOL] +/- Buttons (_ pg. 49)
O DISPLAY Button (_ pg. 30)
O Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (_" pg. 23)
O Rewind [REW] Button (_" pg. 22)
PLAY Button (_ pg. 22)
• Record [REC] Button (_ pg. 23)
Counter [C.] MEMORY Button (_" pg. 30)
ADD Button (_ pg. 14)
_MENU
Button (_ pg. 8)
POWER ON/OFF Button (_ pg. 8)
(D ENTER Button (_" pg. 23)
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (_ pg. 28)
DAILY Timer Recording Button (_" pg. 37)
WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (_ pg. 37)
(_ TIMER Button (_ pg. 37)
Channel [CH] Av Buttons (_ pg. 8)
_TV/VlDEO
Button (_ pg. 8)
TV/CABLE/VCR
Switch (_ pg. 49)
Fast-Forward [FF] Button (_" pg. 22)
PAUSE Button (_ pg. 23)
STOP Button (_ pg. 22)
SKIP SEARCH Button (_ pg. 29)
OK Button (_ pg. 8)
SHUTTLE PLUS Button (_ pg. 8)
** If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time and then try again.
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE
TOLL FREE:
CENTER
1-800-252-5722
Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event
that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the
Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty
Service.
EJVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357
705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
(201) 808-9279
(770) 339-2522
(708) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
(714) 229-8011
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77043-2310
(713) 935-9331
2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040
(808) 833-5828
230 Eliot Street
Ashland, MA 01721-2377
14505 Commerce Way
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512
890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(508) 881-5923
(305) 362-8252
(415) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronicproducts may require occasionalservice. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineeringand production
of the widearrayofJVC products, service isthe keytomaintainingthehighleve/performance forwhichJVC is world famous.The
JVC service andengineering organizationstands behind ourproducts.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
If you ship the product...
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt
or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC
unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory
Service Center as listed above.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may
contact your local JVC Dealer.
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
1-800-882-2345.
Don't service it yourself.
CAUTION
Toprevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
LIMITEDWARRANTY
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")
I PARTS
1YR
I LABOR
90 DAYS I
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:
It 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) 252-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of
your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limitedwarrantyprovided by JVC does not cover:
1. Productswhich have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration,modification,tampering, negligence,misuse, faulty
installation,lackof reasonablecare, or if repairedor servicedbyanyone otherthan a servicefacility authorizedbyJVC to
rendersuchservice,or ifaffixedto any attachmentnotprovidedwiththe products,or ifthe modelor serial number has been
altered,tamperedwith,defacedor removed;
2. Initial installation and installationand removal for repair;
3. Operationaladjustments coveredin the Owner's Manual,normalmaintenance,video andaudio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occursin shipment,dueto act of God, and cosmeticdamage;
5. Signal receptionproblemsandfailures due to line powersurge;
6. Video Pick-upTubes/CCD Image Sensor,Cartridge,Stylus(Needle) are coveredfor 90 daysfrom the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries(exceptthatRechargeableBatteriesare coveredfor90 daysfrom the dateof purchase);from thedateofpurchase);
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
OF MERCHANTABILITY,
IS
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 dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive
Elmwoed Park, New Jersey 07407
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
Purchase date:
Name of dealer:
JVC
JVC
COMPANY
OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, NJ. 07407
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COMPANY
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