JVC HI-FI HR-J642U, HR-J642U(C) Instructions Manual

HR-J642U

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0002-011A

For Customer Use:

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Serial No.

TV operation – Press and hold TV button,  then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/ VCR

OSD

TV VOL

PLAY

REC7STOP

PAUSE

••REW FF••

POWER

TV/VCR

TIMER

ADD

SP/EP

DISPLAY

SKIP SEARCH

CANCEL ENTER

C.RESET/CH SKIP

DAILY

AUX

WEEKLY

REW

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PLAY

REC

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

POWER

VIDEO

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VCR

TIMER

SAP

AM PM

REC PLAY PAUSE

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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

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V`, 60Hz only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

CAUTION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control.

5. 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 before inserting a tape.

**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.

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.

n 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.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type

plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION  810-20)

GROUNDING  CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product. c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation. e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● 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 41–44 lists frequently-used terms, and

the number of the page on which they are used or explained

in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the remote control.

● The Z 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.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.

● ”Cautions” on page 2

● ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

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CONTENTS

IMER RECORDING 30

On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 30

Check And Cancel Programs ................................... 32

Auto Timer ...................................................... 33

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................34

DITING 35

Edit To Or From Another VCR .......................35

Edit From A Camcorder ...............................36

ROUBLESHOOTING 38

Power ........................................................ 38

Tape Transport ............................................38

Playback ....................................................38

Recording ...................................................38

Timer Recording ..........................................39

Other Problems ..........................................39

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 40

Playback ....................................................40

Recording ...................................................40

Timer Recording ..........................................40

NDEX 41

List Of Terms...............................................41

Front View.................................................. 42

Rear View .................................................. 43

Front Display Panel.....................................43

Remote Control ...........................................44

PECIFICATIONS 45

OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 46

ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 47

NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

Basic Connections ..................................6

NITIAL SETTINGS 7

Plug & Play .................................................. 7

Language ..................................................... 8

Clock ............................................................ 9

Preparation ................................................................9

Semi-Auto................................................................10

Manual ....................................................................11

Auto ........................................................................ 11

Tuner .......................................................... 12

Set Receivable Channels ..........................................12

Add Or Delete A Channel........................................ 14

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 15

Simple Playback ......................................... 15

Simple Recording ........................................ 16

LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 17

Playback Features ...................................... 17

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................17

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................17

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....17

High-Speed Search ..................................................17

Manual Tracking ......................................................18

Tape Position Indicator ............................................18

Video Stabilizer .......................................................19

Superimpose ............................................................20

Select The Soundtrack ............................................. 21

Index Search ............................................................22

Instant ReView.........................................................22

Skip Search ..............................................................22

Repeat Playback ......................................................23

Counter Reset ..........................................................23

Next-Function Memory............................................23

AV COMPU LINK Playback .....................................24

Auto Picture ................................................ 26

Preparation ..............................................................26

Playback ..................................................................27

Recording Features .....................................28

Record One Program While

Watching Another....................................................28

Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................28

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) .................29

To Record SAP Programs..........................................29

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Basic Connections

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 45).

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.

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. Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corresponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR.

AV Connection

●

To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in

the illustration.

b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO

OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV. Set your TV in video input mode or A/V input mode. Refer to the TV Instruction Manual.

CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR (Z pg. 7). (If "Auto" or "CH" is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before powering on the VCR.)

FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE

Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration. You can now perform simple playback (Z pg. 15) or simple recording (Z pg. 16).

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CH3 CH4

Back of VCR

AC Power Cord

Matching Transformer (Not supplied)

Coaxial Cable

75 ohm terminal

Antenna or Cable

ANT. IN (Antenna or Cable input)

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, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

●

The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position. Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3– CH4 switch setting.

●

If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.

●

Even if you are using AV 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 (Z pg. 28).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 43).

Flat Feeder

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Audio Cable (not supplied)

Video Cable (not supplied)

RF OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play

The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.

The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

PLUG & PLAY SETUP

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg. 6). Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set.

● 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" blinks on the front display panel during Auto clock set.

● Auto channel set 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 CH▲▼ buttons. It skips non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

● When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed.

● If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on page 10, the clock will 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. The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".

● 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 (Z pg. 10) or Manual Clock Set (Z pg. 11) procedure. 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. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. If you use a cable box ensure that your local PBS is selected on your cable box (Z ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS). Then power on and power off the VCR; the Plug & Play function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If everything is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11). Auto channel set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (Z pg. 12).

IMPORTANT

● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to perform the Clock (Z pg. 9) and Tuner (Z 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 Plug & Play procedure . . .

● Select the PBS channel 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 Plug & Play is not successful.)

● If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (Z 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 Plug & Play successfully, D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time (Z pg. 11), your VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be set to 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 “OFF. See step 9 of Semi-Auto procedure (Z pg. 10) or step 6 of Manual procedure (Z pg. 11).

NOTE:

If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

Plug & Play Completed

The current time (including AM/PM) is displayed.

During Initial Auto Clock Set

"Auto" blinks.

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Language

This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

The messages are preset to appear in English. If you want to see them in Spanish or French, move the highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to the desired language by pressing CH5∞, then press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen.

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Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

= CUSTOM SET

AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

POWER

CH5∞

POWER

CH5∞

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Clock

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function. 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.

Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) at the Custom Set screen to “OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CUSTOM SET

=OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

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POWER

CH5∞

POWER

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to “SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH▲▼, then press OK.

ACCESS SELECT SCREENS

At the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to the desired mode by pressing CH▲▼, then press OK.

To select the Host Channel — step 7 To select the Time Zone — step 8 To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9

NOTE:

The time that has been set previously by the Plug & Play function will be erased when any of the three settings mentioned above is changed.

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

You can either select "AUTO", or enter a PBS channel number. For automatic selection, press MENU if "AUTO" is highlighted on the Host Channel Select screen. To manually select "AUTO" or the PBS channel, press CH▲▼ to cycle through "AUTO" or the channel numbers (hold button down to speed through numbers) and stop when the desired number appears. Press MENU and the Semi-Auto 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.

Semi-Auto

OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

=SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET

= HOST CHANNEL SELECT

TIME ZONE SELECT D.S.T. SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

HOST CHANNEL SELECT

(CATV)

CH AUTO

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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SEARCH TY

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SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 10), move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing CH▲▼, then press OK.

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

The Manual Clock Set screen is displayed and the month digit begins blinking. Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date and time (if only 1 digit, press "0" first). Press CH▲▼ to set AM/ PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time). Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T. settings. Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.

When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock.

NOTES:

●

CH▲▼ can be used to perform all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

●

At the Manual Clock Set screen, the setting that can be set blinks. When setting of a highlighted item is completed, the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item.

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK or SEARCH

TY until the item you want to change blinks, then set as in step 6.

Manual

SELECT TIME ZONE

You can select the zone automatically or manually by pressing CH▲▼. If an incorrect time is displayed you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" in step 7 select "MANUAL" and select the correct time zone manually.

● If you selected "AUTO", press MENU to return to the

Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

● If you selected

"MANUAL", press OK and the screen to the right appears. Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by pressing

CH▲▼, then press MENU twice to return to

the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

You have three choices: a–Select “AUTO” and the adjustment to your VCR’s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel. b–Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself. c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to you. Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by pressing CH

∞

, then press MENU and the Semi-Auto

Clock Set screen reappears.

IMPORTANT

Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set. The current time will appear automatically when the clock is set.

TIME ZONE SELECT

=AUTO

MANUAL

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

MANUAL CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/97 WED

TIME – –:– –AM D.S.T. ON

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TIME ZONE SELECT

=ATLANTIC

EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA

HAWAII PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

D.S.T. SELECT

=AUTO

ON OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

Auto

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH▲▼, 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. (The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.)

**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto DST activated, . . . . . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

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Tuner

Set Receivable Channels

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

● Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH5∞ buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped.

NOTES:

●

At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.

●

If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED– NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET

=TUNER SET

CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

BAND AFC

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

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POWER

CH5∞

POWER

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The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. If necessary, you can check the setting at the Band screen after Auto Channel Set has set the channels.

● At the Tuner Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to

"BAND" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

● Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the

normal screen.

INFORMATION

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CH5∞

TUNER SET

=BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

BAND

=CATV

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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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

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AFC" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

MAKE SELECTION

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "SPCL" by pressing CH5∞, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

● AFC set to SPCL (special) is necessary for tuning on certain CATV systems.

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL

Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CH5∞, then press ADD to add or CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 125 ADD

SELECT CH NO. ADD PRESS (ADD/SKIP) PRESS (MENU) TO END

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CH5∞

NUMBER

ADD

CH.SKIP

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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

Simple Playback

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. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

● The counter is automatically reset to "0H 00M 00S".

● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START POINT

Press REW or FF if you want to rewind or fast forward to a different section of the tape.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "AUTO PICTURE" appears on screen (Z pg. 27).

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210**

Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**) TC-30 (ST-C30**) TC-40 (ST-C40**)

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.

** This 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.

Usable cassettes

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

REW

FF (Fast-Forward)

REW (Rewind)

STOP

PLAY

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Simple Recording

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL

Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

● If you use the RF connection, by pressing the TV/VCR button, select VCR mode to view the program to be recorded.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

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 CH5∞ buttons or NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

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Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

● 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

Accidental erasure prevention

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

REC

NUMBER

REC

PAUSE

STOP

PLAY

TV/VCR

SP/EP

ENTER

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Playback Features

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5 or ∞ button to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

Press SEARCH T or Y repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

Press SEARCH Y for forward frame by frame playback or SEARCH T for reverse frame by frame.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback, press SEARCH T or Y.

● To increase the speed in the forward direction, press Y repeatedly to select the various forward search modes.

● To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press T.

● To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play mode, continue to press T after selecting all the forward slow motion modes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

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.

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

During still picture, press and hold SEARCH T or Y. Release to return to still picture.

For hands-free slow-motion, press SEARCH T during playback to decrease speed in the forward direction. Continue to press T to select the various slow motion, reverse slow motion, reverse play and reverse search modes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

If noise bars appear during slow motion, press CH 5 or ∞ a few times to remove the noise bars from screen.

PLAY

REW

PAUSE

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PAUSE

REW

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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.

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Tape Position Indicator

The Tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the stop mode, you press FF, REW, or perform an Index Search or Instant ReView. The position of " " in relation to "B" (Beginning) or "E" (End) shows you where you are on the tape.

NOTE:

"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear (Z pg. 20).

COUNT 0:33:27

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ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE

During playback, press the CH5 and ∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust.

ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING

Press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press briefly 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 CH5 and ∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously.

● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Auto Picture is automatically activated.

NOTES:

●

To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.

●

Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press

CH5

or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.

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Video Stabilizer

You can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF".

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VIDEO STABILIZER" by pressing

CH5∞, then press OK.

ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "ON" by pressing CH5∞.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect with SP recordings, during recording and during special-effects playback.

●

When you finish viewing the tape, be sure to set it back to "OFF".

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE

= VIDEO STABILIZER

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

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VIDEO STABILIZER

=ON

OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Superimpose

This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH

∞

, then press OK.

ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE" by pressing CH

∞

, then

press OK.

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "ON" or "OFF" by pressing CH5∞.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTE:

If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE (or ITR followed by the elapsed time/PAUSE) is displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.

CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE

] SP

INDEX-1 NORM HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45

Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode

When the channel is changed, the new

channel is displayed on the screen for 5

seconds.

Clock time

Tape position indicator

Operation mode

When the operation mode is changed, the new mode is displayed — RECORD (5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec. when engaged from Stop mode), RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).

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"Cassette Loaded" mark

When a cassette is loaded, the mark is

displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the

VCR's EJECT button is pushed.

Tape speed indicator

INDEX indication

Counter reading

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To recall an indication

1 Press OSD.

n All indications corresponding to the current status are

displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information, and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on the screen. (No indication during still and search.)

2 Press OSD again to clear the display.

Audio mode indicators

FUNCTION

AUTO TIMER

=SUPERIMPOSE

2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SUPERIMPOSE

=ON

OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

OSD

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Select The Soundtrack

Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUDIO MONITOR" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

You have three choices:

a– Hi-Fi b– Normal

c– Mix

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by pressing CH5∞.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO

=AUDIO MONITOR

AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

AUDIO MONITOR

=HI–FI

NORM MIX

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTES:

●

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.

●

If RF connection is used for TV, even if Hi-Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers.

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Index Search

Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording. You can find and automatically play back from the start of any recording using the Index Search function.

START SEARCH

While the tape is stopped, press SEARCH T or Y.

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press SEARCH T or Y repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON (Z pg. 20). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.

● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to

search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program.

NOTE:

An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed.

Instant ReView

At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program.

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

After ensuring that 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.

● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program.

● If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed, it will play the tape from the beginning. It will not fast forward to an index code.

● The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR's power is on.

Skip Search

SKIP OVER 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.

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PLAY

SKIP SEARCH

PLAY

REVIEW

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Repeat Playback

START REPEAT

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 SEARCH T or

also stops Repeat Playback.

HMS

VCR

PLAY

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Press C.RESET.

NOTE:

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.)

Counter Reset

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

REW

POWER

REW

DISPLAY

TIMER

PLAY

C.RESET

STOP

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.

a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds. c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.

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AV COMPU LINK Playback

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 AV 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 at bottom left.

● The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press CH

∞

to move the highlight bar (arrow) to

“FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN

Press CH

∞

to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.

ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AV COMPU LINK”.

● Make sure the VCR is in

the stop mode before you change the setting.

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

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Your VCR

AV COMPU LINK

Television

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

PAUSE/ AV COMPU LINK

AV COMPU LINK II (VCR ONLY)

Audio/ Video cable (not supplied)

Example

POWER

Mini-plug cable (not supplied)

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR AUX INPUT

=SPECIAL FUNCTION

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SPECIAL FUNCTION

PAUSE

=AV COMPU-LINK

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

PERFORM AV 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:

Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection.

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Auto Picture

Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics to ensure the best possible playback picture. It checks and compensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning of automatic tracking when playback is selected.

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO PICTURE”, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "ON" by pressing CH5∞.

NOTE:

When using rental tapes, or tapes recorded on other VCRs, select "ON" or "OFF" as desired to give the best picture.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET CUSTOM SET

=AUTO PICTURE

VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

AUTO PICTURE

=ON

OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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Playback

The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback.

Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 15 ("Simple Playback") before continuing.

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 (Z pg. 20).

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

AUTO PICTURE

PLAY

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Record One Program While Watching Another

ENGAGE TV MODE

During recording...

● Press TV/VCR. The VCR's VCR indicator goes out. (If you are using the RF connection (Z pg. 6) to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)

● If you are using the AV connection (Z pg. 6), to view the output from your VCR, change the TV's input mode from AV to TV.

SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING

Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch.

Recording Features

Display Elapsed Recording Time

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.

DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON 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" (Z pg. 20).

● The indications are not be recorded.

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OSD

C.RESET

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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 (

Z pg. 21).

To Record SAP Programs . . .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "ON" by pressing CH5∞.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

2ND AUDIO

=ON

OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTES:

●

If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program is not recorded.

●

If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.

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TIMER RECORDING

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 (Z pg. 7 or 9).

On-Screen Timer Programming

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load.

● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset, automatically.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

Make sure the highlight bar (arrow) is on "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.

SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH5∞ to select a vacant program number, then press OK. The first time you set the timer programming function, all the program numbers will be blank; in this case just press OK when the Program Set screen appears.

SET PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5∞ to set AM/PM and tape speed (SP or EP). Press OK after AM/ PM, channel number and tape speed settings.

● 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 CH

∞

button. (In this case, press OK after each setting.) Do not use the CH ∞ button to set the date.

● At the Program Set screen, the setting that can be set blinks. When setting of a highlighted item is completed, the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item.

NOTE:

If you are using a cable box or a DBS receiver, enter the cable box or DBS receiver channel, not the channel to be recorded. The channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box or DBS receiver. (The cable box or DBS receiver channel is the VCR's channel that displays the channels received by the cable box or DBS receiver.)

** You can record selected programs at the same time

every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9” (WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears. Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears. For weekly recording, the desired date for the day of the week must be entered.

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

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PROGRAM 1

DATE – –/– – START – –:– – AM STOP – –:– – AM CHANNEL – – SP

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NUMBER

NUMBER "9"

NUMBER "8"

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MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK or SEARCH

TY until the item you want to change begins blinking. Then set as in step 5.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen (Z pg. 33).

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

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 approximately 10 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 blinks.

●

Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.

●

After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off automatically.

●

You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.

●

If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, the cassette is automatically ejected.

●

When timer-recording cable or satellite channels through an external tuner, be sure to keep the cable box or satellite receiver's power ON.

EXAMPLE

If you program the VCR to timer record a show on December 24 on channel 40 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM in SP mode, the screen will look like this:

PROGRAM 1

DATE 12/24 WED START 12:00 PM STOP 1:00 PM CHANNEL 40 SP

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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TIMER

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

DISENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.

CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press CH5∞ to check the programs in succession.

Check And Cancel Programs

CANCEL A PROGRAM

Press CANCEL.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU. If there are still programs remaining, go to step 7.

RE-ENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER again.

To Cancel A Program . . .

POWER

TIMER

CANCEL

POWER

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing CH5∞, then press OK. Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below.

Or, during on-screen timer programming ...

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

In step 7 in the On-Screen Timer Programming procedure (Z pg. 31), press MENU.

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice ("ON" or "OFF") by pressing CH5∞.

RETURN TO 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.

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.

AUTO TIMER

=OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

TIMER

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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.

START RECORDING

Press REC on the front panel.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press REC again. REC 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 REC button on the VCR's front panel.

●

After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears.

●

To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing 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 the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment.

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

VCR

REC

EN 35

Edit To Or From Another VCR

You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

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 as the 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 CASSETTES

Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this VCR, press NUMBER key “0” (AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel number).

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. (To select the correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section, Z pg. 36.)

START PLAYER

Set to its play mode.

NOTE:

If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before pressing PLAY (Z pg. 20).

START RECORDER

Set to its record mode.

NOTE:

If you use a cable box or a DBS receiver connected to one of the VCR's auxiliary input connectors and if you have used this VCR as the recording deck for editing, be sure to select again the required input at the AUX Input screen when you finish editing.

EDITING

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Your VCR

Player

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Another VCRRecorder

NUMBER "0"

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EDITING (cont.)

Edit From A Camcorder

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.

● If connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output, connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to AUDIO IN L of the VCR.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key “0” to set to AUX.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped camcorder — step 6 If not — step 9

ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “PAUSE”.

● Make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode before you change the setting.

Recorder Your VCR

To rear panel PAUSE/ AV COMPU LINK connector

Mini-plug cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder only)

Audio/Video cable (not supplied)

Player

EDIT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

Camcorder

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NUMBER "0"

SPECIAL FUNCTION

=PAUSE

AV COMPU-LINK

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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RETURN TO FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUX INPUT”, then press OK.

SELECT INPUT

If you are connecting the AV cable to the

AV connectors on the front of the VCR

, move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FRONT" by pressing CH5∞. If you are connecting the AV cable to the

AV connectors on the

back of the VCR

, place the arrow next to "REAR" by

pressing CH5∞.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

START PLAYER

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.

START RECORDER

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.)

NOTE:

If you use a cable box or a DBS receiver connected to one of the VCR's auxiliary input connectors, be sure to select again the required input at the AUX Input screen when you finish editing.

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AUX INPUT

= FRONT

REAR

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The power cord is disconnected.

● The TIMER mode is engaged with

Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 33).

● The batteries are discharged.

SYMPTOM

1. The power won’t come on.

2. The clock works, but the VCR’s power won’t come on.

3. The remote control won’t function.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the power cord. Press TIMER to disengage.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

SYMPTOM

1. The cassette gets stuck partway during loading, and is ejected.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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.

POWER

TAPE TRANSPORT

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

SYMPTOM

1. The tape is running but the picture won’t appear.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted, even though TV broadcasts are clear.

5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connection (Z pg. 6), the channel selector on the TV is set incorrectly.

● If you’re using the AV connection (Z pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode.

● This is normal.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The AUDIO MONITOR option at the

Function Set screen was set incorrectly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the channel selector to channel 3 or 4.

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

Engage and adjust tracking manually (Z pg. 18).

The heads must be cleaned. Consult your JVC dealer.

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI" (Z pg. 21).

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact.

Set the VCR to the appropriate channel.

Refer to the directions and the illustration under “Edit To Or From Another VCR” (Z pg. 35) or “Edit From A Camcorder” (Z pg. 36) and properly connect the units. Make sure the power to all units is on.

Set the recorder’s input mode to AUX and select "FRONT" or "REAR" at the Aux Input Screen (Z pg. 37).

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There’s no cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

● The VCR has been set to its AUX

mode by mistake.

●The VCRs or the camcorder and the

VCR have been incorrectly connected.

● The power to one or more of the

units has not been turned on.

● The recorder’s input mode has been

set incorrectly.

SYMPTOM

1. Recording won’t start.

2. TV broadcasts won’t record properly.

3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

● TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record program information has not been programmed correctly.

● The end of tape was reached during timer recording.

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. On-screen timer programming won’t work.

3. TIMER and ] on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

4. TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged.

5. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and TIMER and ] won’t stop blinking.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the clock and/or timer correctly.

Press TIMER and check to make sure

that TIMER appears on the front display panel.

Re-perform the set-up procedures. Timer programming can’t be performed

when timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact, or with the hole covered with adhesive tape. Press TIMER so that TIMER on the

display panel disappears, then eject the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape, or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is

intact. Check the programmed data and re-

program as necessary, then press TIMER again.

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.

SYMPTOM

1. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.

2. The channel can’t be changed.

3. Even though Auto or Semi-Auto clock setting has been selected, the clock is incorrect.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Those channels have been preset to be skipped.

● Recording is in progress.

● The clock setting data received from

the Host Channel is incorrect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you need the skipped channels, restore them (Z pg. 14).

Press PAUSE to pause the recording,

change channels, then press PLAY to

resume recording. Select a different Host Channel during

the Semi-Auto setting procedure (

Z pg. 10), or perform the Manual

setting procedure (Z pg. 11).

OTHER PROBLEMS

TIMER RECORDING

ATTENTION:

This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

during playback or search?

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A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

the heads.

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 search to normal

playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

A. No, it is normal.

Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s

the problem?

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

A. This is normal.

Q. When playing back programs that have been timer-

recorded with consecutive times (such one program from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00), the picture becomes momentarily distorted at the point where the first program ends and the second program begins. Is this a malfunction?

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

A. No. This is normal.

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.

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording. Why does this happen?

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and

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resume points.

Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause

mode?

A. No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode

after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts

○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

off automatically after 5 minutes.

Q. What happens if the tape 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.

Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape

or a TV broadcast?

A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you won't see

the tape's or broadcast program's picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu. The audio from the tape or broadcast program will be present during the setting of the timer.

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INDEX

List Of Terms

This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.

Add Channel ...............................................................14

AFC.............................................................................14

Audio Monitor ............................................................ 21

Auto Channel Setting ..................................................12

Auto Clock Setting ...................................................... 11

Auto Daylight Saving Time.......................................... 11

Auto Picture ................................................................26

Auto Timer ..................................................................33

Automatic Tracking .....................................................18

Aux Input ....................................................................36

AV Compu Link Playback ........................................... 24

AV Connection .............................................................6

Band ...........................................................................12

Cancel Program .......................................................... 32

Cassette Adapter..........................................................15

Check Program ........................................................... 32

Connection to TV ..........................................................6

Contents........................................................................5

Counter Reset..............................................................23

Delete Channel ...........................................................14

Editing.........................................................................35

Frame-by-Frame Playback ...........................................17

Function Setting ..........................................................20

Host Channel Selection ...............................................10

Index Search ...............................................................22

Insert Cassette .............................................................15

Instant ReView ............................................................22

ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................34

Language Selection .......................................................8

Main Menu ...................................................................8

Manual Channel Setting ..............................................14

Manual Clock Setting ..................................................11

Manual Tracking .........................................................18

Next-Function Memory ...............................................23

On-Screen Display ......................................................20

On-Screen Timer Programming ...................................30

On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................30

Override Auto Clock Setting..........................................9

PBS Channel .................................................................7

Playback .....................................................................15

Plug & Play ...................................................................7

Record Safety Tab .......................................................16

Recording ................................................................... 16

Repeat Playback..........................................................23

Reverse Motion Playback ............................................17

Reverse Slow Motion Playback ................................... 17

RF Connection ..............................................................6

SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................29

Second Audio ............................................................. 29

Semi-Auto Clock Setting..............................................10

Skip Search .................................................................22

Slow Motion Playback ................................................ 17

Specifications ..............................................................45

Still Picture Playback...................................................17

Superimpose ...............................................................20

Tape Position Indicator ................................................18

Tape Speed Setting ......................................................16

Time Zone Selection ................................................... 11

Tuner Setting ...............................................................12

Variable-Speed Search ................................................17

Video Stabilizer...........................................................19

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INDEX (cont.)

FRONT VIEW

1 Power On/Off Button (Z pg. 8) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 15) 4 PLAY Button (Z pg. 15) 5 Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 15) 6 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (Z pg. 36) 7 Instant REVIEW Button (Z pg. 22) 8 MENU Button (Z pg. 8)

9 Front Display Panel (Z pg. 43) 0 Remote Control Sensor ! Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (Z pg. 16) @ OK Button (Z pg. 8) # Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 16) $ STOP/EJECT Button (Z pg. 15) % PAUSE Button (Z pg. 17)

REW



PLAY

REC

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

POWER

VIDEO

(

MONO)L – AUDIO – R

HMS

VCR

TIMER

SAP

AM PM

REC

PLAY

PAUSE

7 %

3 4 5

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REAR VIEW

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

ANT. IN

RF OUT

PAUSE/ AV COMPU

-LINK

CH3 CH4

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

765

2 3

1 VCR Mode Indicator (Z pg. 28) 2 Tape Speed Indicators (Z pg. 16) 3 AM/PM Indicators (Z pg. 7) 4 Clock Display (Z pg. 7) 5 Multi-Channel TV Sound Indicators (Z pg. 29) 6 Recording Mode Indicator

Instant Timer Recording Indicator (Z pg. 34)

1 Power Cord (Z pg. 6) 2 PAUSE/AV COMPU LINK connector

● Remote PAUSE Connector (Z pg. 36)

● AV COMPU LINK Connector (Z pg. 24)

3 ANT. IN Connector (Z pg. 6)

4 Channel 3/4 Switch (Z pg. 6) 5 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (Z pg. 35) 6 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (Z pg. 35) 7 RF OUT Connector (Z pg. 6)

7 Play Mode Indicator 8 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 9 Timer Mode Indicator 0 Channel Display [“AU” for AUX mode]

Counter Display (Z pg. 15)

! Pause Mode Indicator

HMS

VCR

TIMER

SAP

REC

PLAY

PAUSE

9 !

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INDEX (cont.)

REMOTE CONTROL

1 TV Button (See below) 2 TV/VCR Button (Z pg. 28) 3 CANCEL Button (Z pg. 32)

Channel [CH] SKIP Button (Z pg. 14) Counter [C.] RESET Button (Z pg. 23)

4 TIMER Button (Z pg. 31) 5 ADD Button (Z pg. 14) 6 TV Volume [VOL] +/– Button (See below) 7 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 16) 8 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 15) 9 PLAY Button (Z pg. 15) 0 Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 16) ! STOP Button (Z pg. 15) @ DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 23) # SEARCH Button (Z pg. 17) $ POWER On/Off Button (Z pg. 8) % NUMBER Buttons (Z pg. 16) ^ DAILY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 30) & WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 30) * "AUX" Mode Select Button (Z pg. 35) ( ENTER Button (Z pg. 16)

On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (Z pg. 20)

) MENU Button (Z pg. 8) q Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (Z pg. 16) w OK Button (Z pg. 8) e Fast-Foward [FF] Button (Z pg. 15) r PAUSE Button (Z pg. 17) t SKIP SEARCH Button (Z pg. 22)

Installing Batteries

1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert 2 "AA"-size batteries (provided) in the direction

indicated under the battery cover.

3 Replace the cover.

How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions, as well as basic functions of JVC TV sets (see below).

1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window. 2 Press the appropriate operation button. 3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control

is about 8 m.

Operating JVC TVs

To operate your TV, while holding down TV, press the corresponding button: POWER, TV/VCR, CH 5∞. TV VOL +/– can be used without holding down TV.

NOTES:

●

Depending on the type of JVC TV, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.

●

If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then try again.

TV operation – Press and hold TV button,  then press POWER, CH 5/∞, TV/ VCR

OSD

TV

VOL

PLAY

REC

STOP

PAUSE

••REW FF••

POWER

TV/VCR

TIMER

ADD

SP/EP

DISPLAY

SKIP SEARCH

CANCEL ENTER

C.RESET/CH SKIP

DAILY

0 AUX

WEEKLY

w e

4 5

6 7

! @

r t

(

)

Buttons shown in white on the illustration above can also be used to operate JVC TVs.

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GENERAL

Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 21 W Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 273 mm

(15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 10 -3/4") Weight : 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) Format : VHS NTSC standard Maximum recording time

SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video

cassette

EP : 630 min. with ST-210 video

cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and

EIA monochrome signal, 525

lines/60 fields Recording/ Playback system : DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head

helical scan system Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB Horizontal resolution : 240 lines Frequency range

Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Input/Output : RCA connectors

(IN x 2, OUT x 1)

TUNER

Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner Channel coverage

VHF : Channels 2–13 UHF : Channels 14–69 CATV : 113 Channels

RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;

preset to Channel 3 when

shipped) 75 ohms,

unbalanced

SPECIFICATIONS

TIMER

Clock reference : Quartz Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/

8 programs

Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories : RF cable (F-type),

Infrared remote control unit, “AA” battery x 2

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified. E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

If you ship the product...

ACCESSORIES

107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857 Aurora, IL 60504-8135 (201) 808-9279 (770) 339-2522 (630) 851-7855

5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard, Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101 Cypress, CA 90630-4727 Houston, TX 77043-2310 Honolulu, HI 96819-2000 (714) 229-8011 (713) 935-9331 (808) 833-5828

230 Eliot Street 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland, MA 01721-2377 Davie, FL 33324-4611 South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804 (508) 881-5923 (954) 472-1960 (415) 871-2666

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

107 Little Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

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.

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.

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.

— JVC

CAUTION

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Don't service it yourself.

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

EN 47

LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONL Y TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER A T 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")

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 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 limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7. Accessories;

8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); from the date of purchase);

There are no other express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER

DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT , INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMIT ATION, 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 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. Elmwood 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:

PARTS LABOR

1 YR 90 DAYS

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

HR-J642U

U/U(C)

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