Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder.
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to
ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The POWER 1 button does not completely shut off mains
power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
“`” shows electrical power standby and “ ! ” shows ON.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC 110 – 220Vd, 50/60 Hz
with automatic switching.
Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the type of
your AC WALL outlet.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
IMPORTANT:
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material
without the consent of the copyright owner.
CAUTION
䡲 When you are not using the VCR for a long period of time, it
is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the
AC outlet.
䡲 Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified
service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard,
remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior to
connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
䡲 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical
burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo,
Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if
the battery is incorrectly replaced.
䡲 Dispose of used battery promptly.
䡲 Keep away from children.
䡲 Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
● Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not
possible with this model.
● This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with
regular VHS resolution.
● HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure
that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation
(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of
these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage
to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the VCR ...
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR
or Remote.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it
from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation
may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let
the moisture dry.
How to use the Remote
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the
polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery
compartment or on the lid.
The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as
basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.
● Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target
component.
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about
8m.
NOTE:
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for
a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
Video heads cleaning
Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX — when:
● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with
“SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”).
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators
Front Panel
Cassette loading slot
Rear Panel
VIDEO/AUDIO
input connectors
Display panel
Play indicator
Record indicator
Remote
sensor
Timer mode indicator
VCR mode indicator
Channel and auxiliary input/Clock time
AC power cord
Lithium battery compartment
B
C
D
E
K
J
I
H
G
F
– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –
Remote
Number keys
* VPS/PDC is not currently available in south America and not
possible with this VCR.
On-screen display
If you press OK on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to
“ON”, you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen. After
about 5 seconds, indications other than the time counter
disappear. To clear the time counter, press OK again.
The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the
recording mode.
A
CH125RECORD
THU 12:00 AMPAUSE
STEREO –WARNING–SP
SAP TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
(CANCEL)
B
NORM
HI-FICOUNT–1:23:45
A
Channel and auxiliary input
B
Day and clock time
C
STEREO program indication
D
SAP indication
E
Audio monitor indications
F
Time counter
G
Index number
H
Tape position
I
Cassette mark
J
Tap e s pe ed
K
VCR operation mode
L
Timer warning display
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INDEX 1
Basic Connections
A
Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“Specifications”.
B
Situate VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
C
Connect VCR to TV
Antenna or cable
Coaxial cable
Flat feeder
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
AC power cord
Back of VCR
D
Connect VCR to power source
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
E
Set VCR channel
The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the
picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF
connection. When the VCR is turned off, press STOP/EJECT
) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. “CH3” appears on
(
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the display panel. Press PR+/– on the Remote to select “CH3”,
“CH4” or “CH–”(OFF), then press OK.
● If Plug&Play or Tuner setting has not previously been performed,
the Language Select screen appears and Plug&Play takes place
automatically.
● The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if CH3 is
used for broadcasting in your area.
F
Final preparation for use
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4
(or AV mode) on the TV.
Installing/Removing the lithium battery
Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first before
installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the battery’s service life
will be drastically shortened.
A Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet
and turn off the VCR power.
B Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as
illustrated.
C Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.
● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch downward
using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the
lithium battery.
D Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.
AC outlet
To audio/video
input connectors
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
To 75 ⍀ terminal
TV
To 300 ⍀ terminal
RF cable
(supplied)
RF Connection
A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
B Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the
rear of the VCR.
C Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT terminal
on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.
AV Connection
(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors
A Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.
B Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video
input connectors on the TV.
● Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to
your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will
ensure that you can record one show while watching another.
Initial Settings
Plug&Play Setting
A
Perform Plug&Play setup
Press 1.
● The Language Select screen appears.
B
Select language
Press rt to move the highlight bar
(arrow) to your desired language
(ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL), then press OK or
.
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● The Clock Set screen appears.
C
Set time
Press rt to set the hour, then press OK or
.
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● Press and hold either button to delay or
advance the time by 30 minutes.
D
Set date
Press rt to set the date, then press OK or e.
● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15 days.
E
Set year
Press rt to set the year.
F
Start auto channel set
Press MENU.
● Receivable channels in your area are
automatically assigned to the CH+/– or
PR+/– buttons, and non-receivable
channels are skipped.
● If the tuner channels have been set
properly “SCAN COMPLETED” will be displayed on the screen.
If “SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” is displayed on the
screen, make sure that the antenna cable is connected to the
VCR properly and press OK or
try Auto Channel Set again.
G
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
on the Remote. The VCR will
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LANGUAGE SELECT
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CLOCK SET
TIMEDATE YEAR
– –:– –AM 1/ 101
PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
AUTO CHANNEL SET
SCANNING...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Language Setting
Use language setting only if the language have not been set
correctly by the Plug&Play setting. The default setting is
“ESPAÑOL”.
A
Access Main Menu screen, then
Initial Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or
B
Select language
Press rt to move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or
repeatedly until the desired language is
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selected.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
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MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGEENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Clock Setting
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by the Plug&Play setting.
A
Access Main Menu screen, then
Initial Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or
B
Access Clock Set screen
Press rt to move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or
.
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C
Set time, date and year
Press rt until the desired time appears,
then press OK or
in the same way.
● Holding
30-minute intervals, or changes the date
in 15-day intervals.
D
Start clock
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
changes the time in
rt
.
e
. Set the date and year
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MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGEENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CLOCK SET
TIMEDATE YEAR
– –:– –AM 1/ 101
PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
To make corrections any time during the process
Press OK or
blinks, then press
repeatedly until the item you want to change
e
rt
.
– Initial Settings –
Tuner Setting
Setting channels automatically
— Auto Channel Set
Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Tuner
Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER
SET”, then press OK or
B
Perform Auto Channel Set
Press rt to move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then
press OK or
band (TV or CATV) automatically during
Auto Channel Set.
● When Auto Channel Set is complete,
“SCAN COMPLETED” appears on
screen.
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN
COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” appears
on screen. Check the connections and
start again.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
. The VCR selects the correct
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.
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Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do
not want manually.
A
Access Main Menu screen, then Tuner
Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER
SET”, then press OK or
B
Access Manual Channel Set screen
Press rt to move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”,
then press OK or
C
Add or skip desired channels
To add channels
A Press the Number keys on the Remote
to input a channel number you want to
add.
B Press OK or
C Repeat A to B to add other channels.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
To skip channels
A Press
want to skip.
B Press OK or
C Repeat A and B to skip other channels. Press MENU to return
to normal screen.
e
or the Number keys to select a channel number you
rt
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.
e
.
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to set to “ADD”.
to set to “SKIP”.
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TUNER SET
BANDCATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
AUTO CHANNEL SET
SCANNING...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TUNER SET
BANDCATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
(CATV)
CH 45 ADD
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Playback
Basic Playback
A
Load a cassette
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you
and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the
VCR.
● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
● The VCR turns on, and the counter on the on-screen display is
reset, automatically.
● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback
begins automatically.
B
Start playback
Press PLAY (4).
During playback
Stop playback
Press STOP (8) on the
Remote.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press PAUSE (9).
● Press PLAY (
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Press PAUSE (9) to pause, then press 6 (or PAUSE (9))
repeatedly.
● Press PLAY (
High speed search
Press REW (3) or FF (5).
● Press PLAY (
● If you press and hold REW (
2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and
normal playback resumes.
Picture search at variable speed (including slow-motion)
Press w or e repeatedly.
● Press PLAY (
● Each time you press
decrease the speed during picture search, press the opposite
direction button repeatedly.
● During still picture, press and hold
motion playback. When you release the button, still picture
resumes. During still picture, holding PAU SE (
2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback. If you
press PAU SE (
) to resume normal playback.
4
) to resume normal playback.
4
) to resume normal playback.
4
) to resume normal playback.
4
w
) again, still picture resumes.
9
OR Press STOP/EJECT (
the VCR.
) or FF (5) for more than
3
or e, the playback speed changes. To
to start forward slow
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) for more than
9
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) on
– Playback –
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward
Press REW (3) or FF (5).
Eject the tape
Press STOP/EJECT (
● You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking
starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable
optimum picture quality during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, follow the procedures below.
Press SP/EP (p) on the Remote during playback to activate
A
manual tracking.
Press PR+ and – to eliminate the noises. Press it briefly for a
B
fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.
● Press SP/EP (p) again to reactivate automatic tracking.
Selecting monitor sound
— Audio Monitor
While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is
recorded, press AUDIO on the Remote. Each time you press the
button, sound changes.
HI-FI: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.
HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.
NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back.
NORM HI-FI: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are
mixed and played back.
NOTE:
The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to
“ON”, though the monitor sound changes in sequence.
Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after
rewinding is complete. Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.
● For Automatic Playback Start
Press REW (
● For Automatic Power Off
Press REW (
● For Automatic Timer Standby
Press REW (
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if
the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.
), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds.
3
), then press 1 within 2 seconds.
3
), then press # within 2 seconds.
3
Playing back tape repeatedly (100 times)
— Repeat Play
During playback, press and hold PLAY (4) for more than
5 seconds. The play indicator (
blinking slowly. To stop playback, press STOP (
or STOP/EJECT (
0
) on the VCR.
NOTE:
Pressing PLAY (4), REW (3), FF (5) or PAUS E (9) also stops
repeat playback.
) on the display panel starts
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) on the Remote
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Locating beginning of recordings
— Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each
recording when recording on this VCR.
While the tape is not running, press w or e (2 or 6) on
A
the Remote to start search.
To access a recording of 2 to 9 index
B
codes away, press
) repeatedly until the correct
6
number is displayed on the screen
(only if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to
“ON”). Playback begins automatically
when the desired recording is located.
Beginning of the
current program
recorded
Previous
program
recorded
or e (2 or
w
Current
position on
the tape
Next
program
recorded
INDEX 1
Beginning of the
2nd next program
recorded
2nd next
Locating beginning of timer recordings
— Instant Review
After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode
is disengaged, press REVIEW on the Remote.
● The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the
beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins
playback automatically.
● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the
current position on the tape. If, for example, you have
5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press
REVIEW three times.
● The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is
turned on.
Skipping unwanted portions
— Skip Search
Press 30 SEC on the Remote once to 4 times during playback.
Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed playback (up
to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape is skipped,
normal playback resumes automatically. To return to normal
playback during Skip Search, press PLAY (
4
).
Recording
Recording Features
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a
recorded cassette, remove its record
safety tab. To record on it later, cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
Basic Recording
A
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole
with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
B
Select recording channel
On the Remote
Press PR+/– or the Number keys.
On the VCR
Press PAUSE[CH]. The channel display on the
display panel starts blinking. While the display is
blinking, press FF[CH+] or REW[CH–] to select
channel. After about 5 seconds, the channel display
stops blinking.
During recording, press REC (7) on the VCR repeatedly until the
recording length you want appears on the display panel. The
record indicator (
● Each time you press the button, recording length increases in
30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).
● The VCR shuts off after recording is finished.
● To cancel an ITR, press STOP (
(
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) on the VCR.
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) on the display panel starts blinking.
) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT
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Watching one program while recording another
During recording…
● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF
connection to view pictures from the VCR, press TV/VCR on the
Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the display
panel. (The TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)
● If you are using the AV connection to view pictures from the
VCR, change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV.
Then, select the channel you want to watch, on the TV.
Second Audio Recording
This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of
Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP program
received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”.
NOTES:
● You can select channel in the stop mode, recording pause mode
or during rewind/fast-forward high-speed search.
● If no cassette is loaded, or during recording pause mode, you
can select channel only by pressing FF[CH+] or REW[CH–].
● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF
connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode
indicator lights on the display panel, to view the program to be
recorded.
C
Set tape speed
Press SP/EP (p).
D
Start recording
On the VCR, press REC (7). Or on the Remote, while holding REC
), press PLAY (4).
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7
During recording
Pause recording
Press PAUSE (9).
● Press PLAY (
● You can select channel in the recording pause mode.
Stop recording
Press STOP (8) on the
Remote.
) to resume recording.
4
OR Press STOP/EJECT (
the VCR.
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) on
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording, or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when the power is restored to the VCR. (No setting
is required for this function.)
– Timer Recording –
Timer Recording
Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using Express
timer programing method as far as a year in advance. Remember,
the clock must be set before you can program the timer.
NOTES:
● If all the 8 programs have already been set, “PROGRAM FULL”
appears on the TV screen.
● After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off
automatically.
● You can program the timer recording while a regular recording
is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded.
● To timer-record cable channels, be sure to keep the cable box
turned on with the correct channel selected.
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory
backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not
exhausted).
Express Timer Programing
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The VCR turns
on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
To use the VCR while it is in timer
recording standby mode
Press #, then press 1. After you use the VCR, press # again to
put the VCR into timer recording standby mode.
Checking, canceling or changing
program settings
A
Disengage timer
Press #, then press 1.
● When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, you do not have to press
#.
B
Access Program Check screen
Press " (CHECK).
C
Access Program screen
Press " (CHECK) again. Each time you
press " (CHECK), the next program’s
Program screen appears.
D
Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press & (CANCEL) when the Program
screen you do not want is shown.
To change a program, press the appropriate button: START+/–,
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, and/or SP/EP (
Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown.
E
Return to normal screen
Press " (CHECK) repeatedly until no Program screen is shown.
F
Reengage timer recording standby mode
Press #. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is displayed on
the display panel.
● When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recording
standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the
VCR.
Press PROG on the Remote to access the Program screen.
A
Press START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+ /–
B
or PR+/– repeatedly to enter the start
time, stop time, date or channel.
● Press and hold START+/– or
STOP+/– to increase the time in
30-minute intervals.
● To set the tape speed, press SP/EP
).
(
p
● To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly serials,
press DAILY or WEEKLY. Pressing the button again makes the
“DAILY” or “WEEKLY” display disappear.
Press OK or PROG.
C
● If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”
appears, see “Program overlap warning display”.
Press #. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” is displayed
D
on the display panel.
PROGRAM 1
STARTSTOP
– –:– –AM– –:– –AM
DATECH
– –/– –/– –– – – SP
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
– Timer Recording –
Program overlap warning display
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”
appears, you have another program overlapping the program you
have just made. The Program Check screen appears and
conflicting programs will start blinking.
PR START STOP CH DATE
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED
PROGRAM OVERLAP
Example:
Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each
other
A
Select program to modify
Press rt, then press e.
● You can only select one of the
overlapping programs.
● If you do not mind this overlap, press
PROG to finish the timer program
setting. The program starting earlier or
program with the lower program number will be recorded.
B
Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press & (CANCEL)
when the Program screen you do not want
is shown.
To change a program, press the
appropriate button: START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, PR+/–, and/or SP/EP (
when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is
shown, then press OK.
● If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be
shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps
again.
When you change the VCR operation
mode from the stop mode to fast forward
or rewind mode, or when you perform an
Index Search or Instant Review, the tape
position indicator appears.
The position of “
” in relation to “B”
q
(Beginning) or “E” (End) shows you where
you are on the tape.
● Set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “ON”.
Changing display information
Each time you press ––:––, the display panel
shows the channel number and the clock time
alternatively.
● You can change display in the stop, recording or
recording pause mode, or during rewind/fastforward high-speed search.
● When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” and ––:–– on the
Remote is pressed, time counter will appear on the TV screen.
To reset the time counter, press 0000 on the Remote.
Timer warning display
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell
you that the timer-recording is to start in
5 minutes if you are not in the timer
recording standby mode at that time. Press
# to put the VCR into timer recording
standby mode. To clear the display, press
& (CANCEL) on the Remote.
+++ E
B
–WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
(CANCEL)
– Other Functions –
Function settings
You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set
screen.
A
Access Main Menu screen, then
Function Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or
B
Select Function
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the function you
want to set.
FUNCTION
B.E.S.T.ON
PICTURE CONTROLAUTO
AUTO TIMEROFF
SUPERIMPOSEON
AUTO SP
EP TIMEROFF
VIDEO STABILIZEROFF
NEXT PAGE
SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
C
Change setting
SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Press OK or e. The default setting is bold in the following table.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
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B.E.S.T.
— ON/OFF
When B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Signal Tracking) system is
set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use
during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the
highest-possible pictures. This takes place whenever you play
back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape.
NOTE:
The VCR checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then
starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or
program completely, perform the following steps:
A Press and hold PAU SE (9), and press REC (7). After about
7 seconds, the VCR re-enters Record Pause mode.
B Press PLAY (
) to start recording.
4
.
e
PREVIOUS PAGE
BLUE BACKON
2ND AUDIO RECORDOFF
AUDIO MONITORHI-FI
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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AUTO TIMER
— ON/
OFF
● When this function is set to “ON”:
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when
the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is
turned on. You do not have to press # to engage or disengage the
timer recording standby mode.
● When this function is set to “OFF”:
You have to press # to engage or disengage the timer recording
standby mode.
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SUPERIMPOSE
— ON/OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information
(on-screen display) appears on the screen.
NOTE:
When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be
sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status
information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited
tape.
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AUTO SP
EP TIMER
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— ON/
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically
switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not
enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in
SP mode.
For Example, Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto
a 120-minute tape
Approximately 110 minutesApproximately 30 minutes
SP modeEP mode
NOTES:
● If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more
programs, do not use this function, but change the tape speed
manually during timer programing.
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape
speed switches from SP to EP mode on the tape.
● This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer
Recording), and will not work properly on the following tapes:
T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.
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PICTURE CONTROL
—
(NORM)/EDIT/SOFT/SHARP
AUTO
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality
according to your preference.
(NORM): Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted
AUTO
automatically. When “B.E.S.T.” is “OFF”, “NORM” will appear
instead of “AUTO”.
EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and
playback).
SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes
containing much noise.
SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with
much flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.
NOTE:
Select “EDIT” when you are editing tapes. After you finish editing
the tapes, select “AUTO”.
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VIDEO STABILIZER
— ON/
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct
vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable
recordings made on another VCR.
NOTE:
To watch recordings with close-caption or when you finish
viewing a tape, set this function to “OFF”.
– Other Functions –
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BLUE BACK
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue
in the following cases:
● When receiving a channel not in use.
● When stopping playback.
— ON/OFF
NOTE:
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals,
set this function to “OFF”.
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2ND AUDIO RECORD
● When this function is set to “ON”;
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both
the normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on
both the Hi-Fi and normal tracks.
● When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be
recorded.
— ON/
OFF
NOTES:
When the channel is changed on the VCR;
● The “STEREO” indication appears on the screen for about
5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.
● The “SAP” indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds
if the program is a SAP broadcast.
● Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied
by SAP sound.
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AUDIO MONITOR
This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal
and Hi-Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape. You can select the sound track(s)
to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi stereo tape. In addition,
when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate
audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one by
selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.
: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.
HI-FI
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.
HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.
NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back.
MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed
and played back.
—
/HI-FI L/HI-FI R/NORM/MIX
HI-FI
NOTES:
● While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal
track will be heard regardless of this setting.
● If RF connection is used for viewing pictures on the TV, sound
will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.
● You can also use the AUDIO button on the Remote to select the
desired monitor sound.
Multi-Brand Remote Control
This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable
TVs, cable boxes or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers
listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV.
NOTES:
● Some unit’s brands have more than one code. If the unit does
not function with a specified code, try other codes.
● Depending on the type of unit, some or all functions cannot be
operated using this Remote.
● It’s not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote
sensor.
● It’s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a
DBS receiver at the same time.
● Once you have set the Remote to operate the unit, you do not
have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote.
TV Brand Setting
A
Turn on T V
Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.
B
Set TV brand code
A Press and hold TV.
B Press the Number keys to enter your TV’s brand code.
C Press OK, and release TV. The TV should turn off.
C
Operate TV
First, press TV to set the Remote to TV mode, then press one of the
following buttons: POWER 1, TV/VCR, TV PR+/–,
Muting), TV %+/– (Volume), and the Number keys.
● For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the
Number keys to enter a channel number.
TV BRANDCODETV BRANDCODE
JVC
CCE
GRADIENTE
GRUNDIG
LG/GOLDSTAR
MITSUBISHI
NEC
NOBLEX
PANASONIC
01
03
02, 11, 12, 16
14
11
08
16
18
13
PHILICO
PHILIPS
RCA
SANYO
SAMSUNG
SHARP
SONY
TOSHIBA
(TV
^
05, 09, 17
03
12
04
10
06
15
07
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Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting
A
Turn on cable box or DBS receiver
Turn on the cable box or DBS receiver using the Power button on
the unit or its Remote.
B
Enter brand code
A Press and hold CABLE/SAT.
B Press the Number keys to enter your cable box’s (or DBS
receiver’s) brand code.
C Press OK, and release CABLE/SAT.
C
Operate cable box or DBS receiver
First, press CABLE/SAT to set the Remote to cable box or DBS
receiver mode, then press one of the following buttons:
POWER 1, TV PR+/–, and the Number keys.
● For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the
Number keys to enter a channel number.
● To change the cable box’s (or DBS receiver’s) channels, press
TV PR+/– or the Number keys. (The PR+/– button can be used
to change the VCR’s channels only.)
CABLE BOX BRANDCODE
ARCHER
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
CURTIS
DIAMOND
GC BRAND
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
JASCO
JERROLD
LG/GOLDSTAR
NOVAVISION
OAK
PANASONIC
PULSER
RCA
REGAL
REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
SPRUCER
STARGATE
TAIHAN (DEHAN)
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
UNIKA
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH
This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes; one set
to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to
B code control signals. This Remote control is preset to send A
code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A
code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to
respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two
VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can
operate these VCRs separately.
A
Set remote control code for Remote
A Press and hold VCR.
B Press the Number key “2”.
C Press OK, and release VCR.
● The Remote now can transmit B code control signals.
B
Check remote control code for VCR
Press and hold 4 on the VCR for more than 5 seconds while the
VCR is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display
panel.
C
Change code for VCR
Press any key on the Remote. The VCR now responds to B code
control signals.
● To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals,
repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the
Number key “1” in step B of
To control two VCRs with the same Remote
You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control
code for the Remote between A and B (
VCRs to different control codes.
● To change only the remote control code for the Remote, DO
NOT perform steps
BBBB
and
1111
.
step
AAAA
), keeping two
墌
CCCC
.
Editing
You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. You can
use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the
recording VCR. Refer also to the other components’ instruction
manuals for connection and its operations.
A
Make connections
Example: When using this VCR as the playback VCR
This VCR (for playback)
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
To audio/video input
Another VCR (for recording)
● When using this VCR as the recording VCR, connect this VCR’s
audio/video input connectors to the audio/video output
connectors on the other VCR. If the playback VCR is monaural,
connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the
left audio input connector on this VCR.
B
Load cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the
cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.
C
Select input mode on recording VCR
Select the correct external input on the recording VCR.
On this VCR (when using this VCR as the recording VCR);
Select “F-1” — when connecting the other VCR to the audio/video
input connectors on the front panel.
On the Remote
Press AUX or CH+/–.
On the VCR
Press PAU SE[ CH] , and then FF[CH+] or REW[CH–]. See step
“Basic Recording”.
D
Select edit mode
Set the edit mode to “ON” for the VCRs if such a mode is
equipped.
● On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT”.
E
Start playback
Press PLAY (4) on the playback VCR.
F
Start recording
Press REC (7) on the recording VCR.
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Specifications
GENERAL
Power requirement: AC 110 V – 220 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on: 16 W
Power off: 2.0 W
Temperature
Operating: 5°C to 40°C
Storage: –20°C to 60°C
Operating position: Horizontal only
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm
Weight: 3.0 kg
Format: VHS NTSC standard
Maximum recording time
SP: 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette
EP: 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette
TUNER
Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner
Channel coverage