JVC HM-DH5U User Manual

D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER

HM-DH5U

MTP NTSC

POWER

HDMI

DOLBY–DCHSTOP

PCM DTS REW PLAY FF

REC

SPEED REC PAUSED–VHS

MONITOR

AUDIO

i.LINK

D–THEATERD–VHS

HDMITIMEREJECT

VIDEO(MONO)L–AUDIO–RS–VIDEO

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F–1

For Customer Use:

INSTRUCTIONS

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LPT0943-001B

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC D-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120VH, 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.

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.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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.

NOTE:

Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

VCR Plus+, C Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

DSS™ is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. DISH Network™ is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.

D-Theater is a technical specification based on D-VHS standards that was developed for HD content. Commercial D-Theater titles can only be played back on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-Theater logo.

DTS, DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

and PlusCode are registered trademarks of

CDG

L Cassettes marked D-VHS, S-VHS and VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, D-VHS recordings are possible

only with cassettes marked D-VHS. By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.

L D-VHS is a new digital memory system that uses D-VHS tapes. D-VHS was developed as a memory system for multimedia

applications that require storage for large volumes of information, such as for digital video.

L D-VHS tapes recorded on video products not using the D-VHS MTP/NTSC standard cannot be played back on this VCR. L

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

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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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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

2. Lightning

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

3. Power Lines

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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2. Product and Cart Combination

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

3. Water and Moisture

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

4. Object and Liquid Entry

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

5. Attachments

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

6. Cleaning

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

7. Heat

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

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

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

2. Damage Requiring Service

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

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

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation. e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

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

4. Safety Check

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

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

•

The Index on pages 7 - 11 illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel, the front display panel and the Remote.

•The list of terms on page 88 lists frequently-used terms,

and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual.

•The A 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 PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’ on

the previous page.

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

1. DO NOT

… 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

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT

6. DO NOT water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR turned on for a few hours to let the moisture evaporate.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

After an extended period of use, the video heads can become dirty, resulting in a loss of picture or sound during playback. If this happens, clean the video heads by using the optional cleaning tapes. The heads get dirty in the following cases:

•in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.

•in a dusty environment.

•flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes.

•continuous usage for a long time.

place the VCR…

block the VCR’s ventilation openings or holes.

place heavy objects on the VCR or Remote. place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or Remote.

expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with

violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

Symptoms of dirty video heads:

•The picture is not clear, or does not

appear. There is no sound.

VHS playback

•Mosaic (block) noise appears in the

picture.

•Black or mosaic horizontal stripes appear

in the picture.

•The picture stops (as if the tape is paused).

Early symptom

D-VHS playback

Late symptom

•A blank black or blue screen appears.

•The picture is fuzzy. (VHS playback)

Block noise

Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for D-VHS video heads (JVC D-VHS video head cleaner DFC-2) to clean the video heads.

Still image

Black screen

•In order to avoid misoperation, set “NAVIGATION” to “OFF” (A page 52).

•Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape.

If you still do not get a clear picture after using a cleaning tape:

•The heads may be worn. Contact your nearest JVC dealer.

•During VHS playback, if there is a tracking problem, the picture may appear fuzzy. Adjust the tracking manually (A

page 30).

ATTENTION:

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the VCR:

Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause picture disturbance.

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CONTENTS

INDEX 7

Front panel....................................................7

Rear panel .................................................... 8

Front display panel ....................................... 9

On-screen display .......................................10

Remote........................................................11

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 12

Connections.................................................12

Basic Connection.....................................................13

Digital Set Top Box Connection ...............................15

INITIAL SETTINGS 16

Plug & Play Setting......................................16

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set.................................16

Clock Setting ............................................... 17

Preparations.............................................................17

Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set..........................................18

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set.............................................19

Tuner Setting ...............................................20

Setting channels automatically

— Auto Channel Set.............................................20

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set.........................................21

Cable Box Control Setting ............................22

Installing Controller .................................................22

Setting cable box input channel & brand .................23

DBS Receiver Control Setting........................25

Installing Controller .................................................25

Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand ............26

PLAYBACK 28

Basic Playback ............................................28

Basic Playback Features ..............................29

Checking tape position ............................................29

Playing back tape repeatedly

— Repeat Playback ..............................................29

Adjusting tracking condition

— Tracking Adjustments....................................... 30

Selecting monitor sound

— Audio Monitor .................................................30

Automatic operations after rewinding

— Next Function Memory....................................31

Locating beginning of recordings

— Index Search ................................................... 31

Skipping unwanted portions

— Skip Search......................................................31

Special Effect Playback ................................ 33

Locating particular scene rapidly

— Picture Search..................................................33

High-Speed Picture Search ...........................33

Variable-Speed Picture Search......................33

Viewing still picture

— Still Picture Playback .......................................34

Viewing still picture frame by frame

— Frame-by-Frame Playback................................34

Viewing slow motion picture

— Slow Motion Playback .....................................34

RECORDING 35

Basic Recording........................................... 35

D-VHS Recording via i.LINK Connection................. 35

D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS Recording................................. 36

Basic Recording Features ............................. 37

Changing display information.................................. 37

Specifying recording length

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)........................... 37

Watching one program while recording another...... 38

Showing on-screen display...................................... 38

TIMER RECORDING 40

VCR Plus+ C3® Timer Programming ............ 40

Changing VCR Plus+ C3® Setting.................. 42

Express Timer Programming........................ 44

Checking program settings....................................... 46

Canceling or changing program settings .................. 46

Satellite Auto Recording .............................. 47

i.LINK Timer Programming .......................... 48

Video Remote Control Timer Programming .. 49

VIDEO NAVIGATION 51

Navigation Playback................................... 51

Deactivating Video Navigation................................ 52

Finding Tapes.............................................. 53

Finding by tape number........................................... 53

Finding by program title........................................... 54

Finding by category ................................................. 54

Finding by recording date........................................ 55

Finding blank space................................................. 56

Editing Titles................................................ 57

Editing tape title....................................................... 57

Entering or Editing program title............................... 59

Editing program category......................................... 60

Deleting tape information........................................ 60

Deleting program information.................................. 61

Checking memory ................................................... 61

OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 62

Useful Function Settings............................... 62

JLIP ID Number Setting ................................ 69

i.LINK Set Up............................................... 70

EDITING 72

i.LINK/DV Connections ................................ 72

S-VIDEO/VIDEO Connections........................ 74

MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 76

TV Brand Setting ......................................... 76

Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting..... 77

Changing Remote Control Code ................... 78

TROUBLESHOOTING 79

Error Codes and Messages .......................... 84

Questions and answers............................... 86

GLOSSARY 87 LIST OF TERMS 88

SPECIFICATIONS 89 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 90 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 92

INDEX

DOLBY–DCHSTOP PCM DTS REW PLAY FF

Front panel

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POWER

TIMEREJECT

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P Q S

A [POWER] button : A page 28, 36 B [TIMER j] button : A page 41, 45, 46 C [D-VHS] LED : A page 35, 36 D [HDMI] LED : A page 12 E [D-THEATER] LED : A page 52 F Cassette loading slot G [STOP (L)] button : A page 28, 36 H [CHANNEL +] and [–] buttons : A page 30, 35, 36 I [DOLBY-D] LED : A page 32 J [PCM] LED : A page 32 K [DTS] LED : A page 32 L [REW (O)] button : A page 28, 33 M [PLAY (I)] button : A page 28 N [FF (N)] button : A page 28, 33

D–THEATERHDMID–VHS

VIDEO(MONO)L–AUDIO–RS–VIDEO

FEA

F–1

HG I

HDMI

KMLN

DOLBY–DCHSTOP

PCM DTS REW PLAY FF

REC

SPEED REC PAUSED–VHS

W YZa

AUDIO

MONITOR

i.LINK

T V X

O [EJECT (M)] button : A page 28, 36 P [S-VIDEO]/[VIDEO]/[AUDIO] input connectors

[F-1] : A page 74

Q Front display panel : A page 9 R Remote sensor S [HDMI] button : A page 12 T [D-VHS] button : A page 36 U [REC SPEED] button : A page 35, 36 V [REC (R)] button : A page 35, 36 W [PAUSE (W)] button : A page 34, 36 X [S] button : A page 31 Y [T] button : A page 31 Z [AUDIO MONITOR] button : A page 30 a [i.LINK] connector : A page 72

To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the right side cover near the top corner of the cover where [PULL-OPEN I] is indicated. The same way applies to the left side cover.

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Rear panel

INDEX (cont.)

NK L M

S400

D-THEATER REGION 1

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL

PCM/STREAM

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PB/CB

PR/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

C D E F G H J

i.LINK IN/OUT DV IN

A AC power cord : A page 13 B Cooling fan

•This prevents the temperature from rising inside the

VCR. Do not remove it.

•Install the VCR so as not to block the area around

the cooling fan.

•The cooling fan may be activated even if the unit is

turned off in the following case; — if the Auto Clock Set and Auto Tuner Set have

not been completed automatically by the Plug & Play setting. (A page 16) Setting the clock manually (A page 19) will turn off the cooling fan.

C [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] connectors :

A page 13

D [S VIDEO]/[AUDIO]/[VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors :

A page 13

E [S VIDEO]/[AUDIO]/[VIDEO INPUT] connectors

(L-1) : A page 15, 74

F [S VIDEO]/[AUDIO]/[VIDEO INPUT] connectors

(L-2) : A page 15, 74

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VHF/UHF

VIDEO

L-1

AUDIO

INPUT

L-2

REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK

CABLE BOX

ANTENNA

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

G [REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK] terminal

•[REMOTE PAUSE] terminal : A page 75

•[AV COMPULINK] terminal : A page 67

H [CABLE BOX] Controller connector : A page 22, 25 I [JLIP] terminal : A page 69 J [ANTENNA OUT] terminal : A page 13 K [i.LINK IN/OUT], [DV IN] Connector (i.Link*) :

A page 72 * i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry

specification and extensions thereof. The A logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

L [HDMI OUT] connector: A page 13, 15 M [OPTICAL] terminal : A page 13, 64 N [ANTENNA IN] terminal : A page 13

Front display panel

ABC D

J I H

D-S-VHS

GF E

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A Progressive mode indicator : A page 14, 65 B Timer mode indicator : A page 41, 45 C Satellite Auto Recording indicator : A page 47 D Channel/auxiliary input ([L1],[L2],[F1],[I-1] etc.)

Clock time Time counter : A page 29 Remaining time Recording mode indicator : A page 37, 41 Tape speed

E Remain indicator : A page 37 F Channel mode indicator G Cassette type indicator : A page 35 H Pause mode indicator : A page 34, 36 I Record mode indicator : A page 37, 41 J Play mode indicator : A page 29, 41

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On-screen display

INDEX (cont.)

AB CDEFG H I

D-VHS

INDEX -9

A Cassette indication B Cassette type indication : A page 35 C Index no. indication : A page 31 D VCR operation mode indication E Audio monitor indications : A page 30 F Clock time

Time counter* Tape remaining time (When “REMAIN” appears)**

* To reset the time counter, press [C.RESET] on the

Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is also reset when a tape is inserted.

** The tape remaining time is calculated based on the

recording speed being used. The indicated remaining time is only an estimate.

G Recording mode indication : A page 35, 36

Recording speed indication

H Image format (“HD”/“SD”) I Auxiliary input (“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” and “I-1” etc.) J Audio Indications

“STEREO” When receiving the stereo broadcast “Dolby D” When playing back and receiving

Dolby Digital signals

“STREAM” When playing back and receiving

audio signals in other new formats

“PCM” When playing back and receiving PCM

“AUDIO 1” “AUDIO 2” “1+2 MIX”

audio signals Depends on the “DV AUDIO REC”

setting (A page 64)

B E

D-VHS

JVC HM-DH5

CH 123HD

SAP

D-VHS STD

12:59 AM

OFF CC1

MNO

K Icons : A page 32

CC2 CC3 CC4 CC5

e : appears when a D-VHS cassette contains the

multiple programs

f : appears when a D-VHS cassette contains the

multiple angle

g : appears when a D-VHS cassette contains the

audio in multiple language

h : appears when a D-VHS cassette contains the

subtitle in multiple language

NOTE:

The subtitles does not appear while the on-screen display is displayed.

L Selections of the selected icon (K) M Model name of the device connected to the i.LINK

connector

N Brand name of the device connected to the i.LINK

connector

O Type of device connected to the i.LINK connector P Tape position indicator : A page 29

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Remote

REMOTE

CODE

A B

A/B/C/D

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

C D

PROGRAM PROG.CHECK

E F G

H I J K L M N O P

Q R S

START STOP DATE

. , ?

ABC DEF

JKL MNO

GHI

DBS

DAILY

PQRS TUV WXYZ

AUX

C. RESET

CANCEL

REC

NAVI

How to use the Remote

Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (F and G) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.

The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.

•Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the

target component.

•The maximum operating distance of the remote

control is about 8 m (26ft.).

NOTES:

• If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries,

wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

• If the batteries of the Remote are weak, the Remote will not

be able to control the TV, cable box or DBS receiver. Replace the batteries.

PLAY

STOP

TV/VCR

SUBTITLE

WEEKLY

POWER

U V W X

TIMER

TV/VCR CH

REC LINK

REC

SPEED

ENTER

SKIP

PAUSE

b c d e f g h i j

VOL

k l

m n

A [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector : A page 76 - 78 B [A/B/C/D] button : A page 78 C [OK] button D [PROGRAM] button : A page 40, 44 E [STOP +/–] buttons : A page 41, 44 F [START +/–] buttons : A page 41, 44 G Number keys : A page 36, 76

Character input buttons : A page 58

H [WEEKLY] button : A page 41, 45, 46 I [DAILY] button : A page 41, 45, 46 J [DBS] button : A page 45 K [CANCEL] button : A page 40, 46

[C. (Counter) RESET] button : A page 29 [<] button : A page 51

L [AUX] button : A page 49, 75 M [REW (QO)] button : A page 28, 33 N [REC (R)] button : A page 35, 36 O [STOP (L)] button : A page 28, 36 P [MENU] button : A page 17 Q [FG] buttons : A page 17, 18 R [NAVI] button : A page 51 S [BACK] button : A page 41, 62 T [OSD] button : A page 38

[ENTER] button

U [POWER] button : A page 28, 36 V [TV/VCR] button : A page 76 W [PROG. CHECK] button : A page 46 X [TIMER j] button : A page 41, 45, 46 Y [DATE +/–] buttons : A page 41, 44 Z [TV/VCR CH +/–] buttons : A page 30, 35, 44, 76,

a [REC LINK] button : A page 47 b [SUBTITLE] button : A page 32 c [REC SPEED] button : A page 35, 36 d [ENTER] button : A page 76, 77 e [SKIP SEARCH] button: A page 31 f [>] button : A page 51 g [FF (NP)] button : A page 28, 33 h [PLAY (I)] button : A page 28, 35 i [PAUSE (W)] button : A page 34, 36 j [ST (DE)] buttons : A page 17, 31 k [TV VOL +/–] buttons : A page 76 l [OK] button m [A. (Audio) MONITOR] button : A page 30

[CLEAR] button : A page 58 [c/d](TV Muting) button : A page 76

n [DISPLAY] button : A page 37

The glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in white on the illustration on the left column are helpful when using the Remote in darkened rooms.

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV after setting the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector to [TV]. (A page 76)

END of Index

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Connections

To [i.LINK

IN/OUT]

i.LINK Cable (not supplied)

Flat Feeder

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

To i.LINK Input/Output Connector

Antenna or Cable

i.LINK IN/OUT DV IN

S400

D-THEATER REGION 1

AC Outlet

Back of VCR

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL

PCM/STREAM

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Matching Transformer

(not supplied)

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

PB/CB

PR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

L-2

L-1

OUTPUT

INPUT

To [S-VIDEO OUTPUT]

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

To [VIDEO OUTPUT]

To [AUDIO OUTPUT]

AUDIO

OUTPUT

To [COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT]

To [HDMI OUT]

Coaxial Cable

To [ANTENNA IN]

REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK

CABLE BOX

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

OUT

(Antenna or cable input)

To [ANTENNA OUT]

RF Cable (supplied)

S-Video Cable (supplied)

Video Cable (not supplied)

Audio Cable (supplied)

Antenna or Cable

for digital broadcast

To 75K terminal

To S-Video Input

Connector

To Video

Input Connector

To Audio Input Connectors

Component Video Cable (not supplied)

To Component Video Connectors

HDMI Cable (not supplied)

When your TV has only DVI input, you can use a commercially available HDMI to DVI conversion cable to connect between the VCR and your TV.

To [HDMI OUT]

HDMI to DVI conversion cable (commercially available, not supplied)

To DVI

connector

Integrated HDTV

To HDMI

Connector

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

NOTES:

• HDMI will be automatically activated (HDMI-ON) when a HDMI connection has been made. To de-activate (HDMI-OFF), press

[HDMI] on the front panel and the [HDMI] LED will turn off. During HDMI-ON ([HDMI] LED on), the image format output to the TV connected via the HDMI connector will be in accordance to the image format of the TV. During HDMI-OFF ([HDMI] LED off), the image format output to the TV is in accordance to this VCR’s “IN/OUT FUNCTION” menu settings “TV OUTPUT 1” and “TV OUTPUT 2” ( displayed on the TV when using the HDMI to DVI connection, try setting HDMI to OFF. If your TV is not High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compatible, the pictures will not be properly displayed on the TV. In this case, use the component video, s-video or video connection.

• If you cannot see the pictures on the TV screen when you play back a tape, set “TV OUTPUT 2” to the appropriate mode (A page

65). “TV OUTPUT 2” is invalid when HDMI is activated.

• To operate the VCR with your TV using the HDMI, DVI, Component Video or S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to the AV mode

using the TV’s Remote. You can also use the TV/VCR button on the VCR’s Remote to set your TV to the AV mode (

• To ensure that you can record one show while watching another (A page 38), you must also connect the VCR to the TV using the

RF cable.

• Use the commercially available i.LINK cable (4-pin, S400, below 3m). If the cable used is above 3m, this VCR will not fully

maximize its performance.

• For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the Index (A page 8).

A page 65). If the picture cannot be properly

A page 76).

EN 13

Basic Connection

A Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in ‘SPECIFICATIONS’ (A page

89).

B Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

C Connect VCR to TV

The following connections are required.

A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. B Connect the TV antenna cable to the VCR’s

[ANTENNA IN] terminal.

C Connect the supplied RF cable between the

VCR’s [ANTENNA OUT] terminal and the TV’s antenna input terminal.

D Connect a HDMI cable between the VCR’s

[HDMI OUT] connector and the TV’s HDMI input connector. If your TV has only DVI input, use a HDMI to DVI conversion cable to connect to the VCR’s [HDMI OUT] connector. Also, connect an audio cable between the VCR’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s audio input connectors. If your TV is connected to an AV Amplifier, you can make use of the VCR’s [OPTICAL] connector to connect to the amplifier (A page 64).

E Connect an i.LINK cable between the VCR’s

[i.LINK IN/OUT] connector and the TV’s i.LINK input/output connector.

D Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet.

•The clock and tuner channels will automatically

be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet (A page 16). (If [AUTO] or channel numbers are displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR.)

E Final preparation for use

Turn on the VCR.

•You can now perform basic playback

(A page 28) or basic recording (A page 35).

ATTENTION:

When this VCR is connected to some HDMI devices, signals that are normally output from the VCR in the 480i image format may be outputted as 480p image format signals. In such cases, signal cannot be output from the [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connector or the [VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors. If the [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connector or the [VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors are used, press the [HDMI] button on the front panel to turn off the [HDMI] LED and set “TV OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480i” (

A page 65).

* If your TV does not have a HDMI or DVI

connector, you can make a ‘Component Video Connection’ or ‘VIDEO/S-VIDEO Connection’ as stated below:

Component Video Connection a– Connect a component video cable between

the VCR’s [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] connectors and the TV’s component video input connectors.

b– Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s

[AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s audio input connectors.

VIDEO/S-VIDEO Connection a– Connect an S-Video cable between the VCR’s

[S-VIDEO OUTPUT] connector and the TV’s S-Video input connector. If your TV does not have a S-Video input connector, use a video cable to connect between the VCR’s [VIDEO OUTPUT] connector and the TV’s video input connector.

b– Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s

[AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s audio input connectors.

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[HDMI

OUT]

HDMI OUT

i.LINK IN/OUT DV IN

S400

D-THEATER REGION 1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

To [i.LINK IN/OUT]

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

AC Outlet

To i.LINK Input/

Output Connector

[COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT]

OPTICAL

PCM/STREAM

HDMI Cable (not supplied)

To [AUDIO OUTPUT]

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

PB/CB

PR/CR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

L-1

OUTPUT

INPUT

Back of VCR

[AUDIO INPUT]

To Audio Output

Audio Cable

(not supplied)

Connectors

When your TV has only DVI input, you can use a commercially available HDMI to DVI conversion cable to connect between the VCR and your TV.

To [HDMI OUT]

Component Video Cable (not supplied) Audio Cable (supplied)

To [ANTENNA IN] (Antenna or cable input)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

CABLE BOX

L-2

REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK

S-Video Cable (supplied)

OUT

ANTENNA

To [S VIDEO INPUT]

To [ANTENNA OUT]

To S-Video Output Connector

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR (cont.)

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO

HDMI to DVI conversion cable (commercially available, not supplied)

To Audio Input

Connectors

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

Antenna or Cable

To 75 K terminal

To DTV Input

Connectors

To DVI

connector

To Component Video Connectors

VIDEO

To HDMI connector

To Audio Input Connectors

TV (HD Ready)

Antenna or Cable for digital broadcast

Digital Set Top Box

To Audio Output

Connectors

To DTV (Component) Output Connectors

Component Video Cable (not supplied) Audio Cable (not supplied)

NOTES:

• If you have made a component video connection and your TV’s component video connectors support only high definition signal

format, connect also the S-VIDEO or VIDEO connectors between the VCR and TV in order to view the picture of 480i image format output from the VCR.

• Through the component video connection and if your TV’s component video connectors support only the progressive video input

and not high definition video input, you can set “TV OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480p” ( (

A page 65) to enjoy high quality picture.

The progressive mode indicator [q] on the front display panel will light up when the video output is in progressive mode.

• Use the commercially available i.LINK cable (4-pin, S400, below 3m). If the cable used is above 3m, this VCR will not fully

maximize its performance.

• To connect the antenna for the Digital Set Top Box, refer to the instruction manual for Digital Set Top Box.

A page 65) or “480i to 480p” to “ON”

EN 15

Digital Set Top Box Connection

If you are using a HD Ready TV, you can make use of this connection to connect to the VCR. First, check the contents and situate the VCR as instructed in steps A and B on page 13. Then go to the following steps.

C Connect VCR to Digital Set Top

Box

A Connect an i.LINK cable between the VCR’s

[i.LINK IN/OUT] connector and Digital Set Top Box’s i.LINK input/output connector.

B Connect an audio/S-Video cable between the

VCR’s [AUDIO/S VIDEO INPUT] connectors and the Digital Set Top Box’s audio/S-Video output connectors.

D Connect VCR to TV

A HDMI Connection

A Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables

to the TV as explained in step ‘Basic Connection’ (A page 13).

B Connect a HDMI cable between the VCR’s

[HDMI OUT] connector and the TV’s HDMI input connector. If your TV has only DVI input, use a HDMI to DVI conversion cable to connect to the VCR’s [HDMI OUT] connector. Also, connect an audio cable between the VCR’s [AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s audio input connectors. If your TV is connected to an AV amplifier, you can make use of the VCR’s [OPTICAL] connector to connect to the amplifier (A page 64).

If your TV does not have a HDMI or DVI connector, you can make a ‘Component Video Connection’ as stated in B below, or ‘VIDEO/SVIDEO Connection’ as on page 13.

B Component Video Connection

C A ~ C of

E Connect Digital Set Top Box to TV

A Connect a component video cable between

the Digital Set Top Box’s DTV (component) output connectors and the TV’s DTV input connectors.

B Connect an audio cable between the Digital

Set Top Box’s audio output connectors and the TV’s audio input connectors.

F Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet.

• The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet (A page 16). (If [AUTO] or channel numbers are displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR.)

G Final preparation for use

Turn on the VCR.

• You can now perform basic playback (A page

28) or basic recording (A page 35).

ATTENTION:

A page 65).

A Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables

to the TV as explained in step ‘Basic Connection’ (A page 13).

B Connect a component video cable between

the VCR’s [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] connectors and the TV’s component video input connectors.

C Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s

[AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s audio input connectors.

C A ~ C of

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Plug & Play Setting

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the host channel and it is a PBS channel in your area.

ATTENTION:

• If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set

the clock and tuner channels separately. (

• It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug &

Play setting.

• Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the

Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

During Initial Auto Clock Set

[AUTO] blinks.

A page 17 - 21)

During Auto Channel Set

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

A Perform Plug & Play setup

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (A page 13). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.

The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

NOTES:

•When AC cord is connected to an AC outlet,

[LOADING] appears on the front display panel. It takes some time until VCR completes its setup.

•Auto Clock Set is performed first.

[AUTO] blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.

•Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set

scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

•When Plug & Play setting has been complete

successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no need to perform the clock (

20) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 21.

A page 17) and tuner (A page

Plug & Play Completed

The current time is displayed. ([PM] lights up during the afternoon.)

* If an incorrect clock time or [– –:– –] appears on the display panel, see ‘What to do if Plug & Play setting failed’ below.

INFORMATION

• If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 17, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.

• If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Auto Clock Set will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

• Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from a PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto (A page 18) or Manual Clock Set (A page 19) procedure.

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

• If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semiauto (A page 18) or Manual Clock Set (A page 19) procedure.

• If [– –:– –] appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug & Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (A page 19) and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (A page 20 or 21).

Clock Setting

•Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

•Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the

Remote to [VCR].

EN 17

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step C after preparation steps below are finished. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (A page

19)

Preparations

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

B - F

A Access Main Menu screen

Press [MENU].

B Access Clock Set screen

A Press [D E] to

move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].

B Press [D E] to

move the arrow to “CLOCK SET”, then press [G] or [OK].

•If “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK

MANUALLY” appears on the screen, press [OK] to access the Clock Set screen. (Even if you do not press [OK], the Clock Set screen disappears after 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears automatically.)

FUNCTION SET UP

CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK OFF

SELECT

EXIT

GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually. First follow steps A to B on page 17, then go to the following steps.

C Access Auto Clock Set screen

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “AUTO CLOCK SET”, then press [OK].

Then; To select the host channel — go to step D.

To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step E. To select the time zone — go to step F.

NOTE:

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK SET” is selected.

FUNCTION SET UP

CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK ON

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

D Select host channel

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number. Press [FG] to move the arrow to “HOST CH”, then press [D E] until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

* 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.

FUNCTION SET UP

AUTO CLOCK SET TIME AM DATE 1/1 (THU) 2004

HOST CH [TV]

D.S.T AUTO

TIME ZONE

RETURN

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

AUTO

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

E Select D.S.T. mode

You have three choices: “AUTO”– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s

clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time*)

“ON”– Adjustment will be made by the built-

in clock itself.

“OFF”– Select when Daylight Saving Time

does not apply to you. Press [FG] to move the arrow to “D.S.T.”, then press [D E] repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

F Select time zone

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “TIME ZONE”, press [D E] repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:

U“AUTO” U “ATLANTIC” U “EASTERN” U “CENTRAL” U “MOUNTAIN” U “PACIFIC” U “ALASKA” U “HAWAII” U (back to the

beginning)

NOTE:

If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug & Play setting, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in step D, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

G Return to normal screen

Press [MENU].

IMPORTANT:

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. [AUTO] will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

C - G

EN 19

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set

First follow steps A to B on page 17, then go to the following steps.

C Access Manual Clock Set screen

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press [OK].

D Set time

Press [D E] until the desired time appears, then press [G].

•Holding [D E]

changes the time in 30-minute intervals.

FUNCTION SET UP

MANUAL CLOCK SET

TIME

DATE

YEAR

D.S.T OFF

RETURN

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

1/1 (THU)

2004

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

E Set date

Press [D E] until the desired date appears, then press [G].

•Holding [D E] changes the date in 15-day

intervals.

F Set year

Press [D E] until the desired year appears.

G Select D.S.T. mode

Press [FG] to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press [D E] to select “ON” or “OFF”. “ON”– Adjustment will be made by the built-in

clock itself.

“OFF”– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you.

H Start clock

Press [MENU] and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press [FG] to select the item you want to change, then press [D E].

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INITIAL SETTING (cont.)

Tuner Setting

•Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

•Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the

Remote to [VCR].

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

B - C

Setting channels automatically

— Auto Channel Set

Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (A page 21).

A Access Main Menu screen

Press [MENU].

B Access Tuner Set Up screen

A Press [D E] to

move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].

B Press [D E] to

move the arrow to “TUNER SET”, then press [G] or [OK].

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET

EXIT

CABLE SET UP DBS SET UP

BAND

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

SELECT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

C Perform Auto Channel Set

You can automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies. Press [FG] to move the arrow to “AUTO CH SET”, then press [OK].

NOTES:

•When Auto Channel

Set is complete, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.

•If the scan was

unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED – NO SIGNAL FOUND –” appears on screen. Check the connections, then select “RETRY” to start again, or select “EXIT”.

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

BAND

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

SELECT

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PRESS [MENU] TO END

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

DBS SET UP

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

DBS SET UP

SCANNING...

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

D Return to normal screen

Press [MENU].

INFORMATION

The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set Up screen.

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

B - D

EN 21

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set

You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually.

A Access Main Menu screen

Press [MENU].

B Access Tuner Set Up screen

A Press [D E] to move the arrow to “TUNER

SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].

B Press [D E] to move the arrow to “TUNER

SET”, then press [G] or [OK].

C Access Manual Channel Set

screen

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press [OK].

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

BAND

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS

THEN PRESS [OK]

DBS SET UP

D Add or skip desired channels

To add channels

A Press [FG] to

move the arrow to “CH”, then press the ‘Number’ keys to input a channel number you want to add.

FUNCTION SET UP

MANUAL CH SET

CH [TV]

ADD/SKIP ADD

RETURN

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

SELECT WITH ARROW

OR NUMBER KEYS

B Press [FG] to move the arrow to “ADD/SKIP”,

then press [D E] to set to “ADD”.

C Repeat A and B to add other channels.

To skip channels

A Press [FG] to

move the arrow to “CH”, then press the ‘Number’ keys or [D E] to input a channel number you want to skip.

FUNCTION SET UP

MANUAL CH SET

EXIT

CH [TV]

ADD/SKIP

RETURN

SELECT WITH ARROW

SELECT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

OR NUMBER KEYS

B Press [FG] to move the arrow to “ADD/SKIP”,

then press [D E] to set to “SKIP”.

C Repeat A and B to skip other channels.

E Return to normal screen

Press [MENU].

END of Tuner Setting.

SKIP

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Cable Box Control Setting

Suggested location

Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.

ATTENTION:

The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and DBS receiver.

INITIAL SETTING (cont.)

The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording. The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (A page 40) or Express timer programming (A page 44).

Installing Controller

A Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the cable box’s remote sensor.

•Make sure the path between the Controller and

the cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked.

Your VCR

Controller (supplied)

Your VCR

Cable box

To RF

output

Transmitter

To [ANTENNA

IN]

CABLE

BOX

Cable box

Controller (suggested locations)

To Audio/ video output

To [AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT]

B Attach Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller.

C Connect cable box to VCR

•If your cable box does not have audio/video

output connectors

Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the [ANTENNA IN] terminal on the rear of the VCR.

•If your cable box has audio/video output

connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the cable box.

NOTE:

When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual.

D Connect Controller to VCR

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel.

How to control the cable box

This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable box.

•The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable

box. This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s Remote.

•The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable

box. This allows the VCR to change your cable

box’s channel number during timer recording. Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 77. To set up the Controller, go to page 23.

EN 23

•Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

•Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the

Remote to [VCR].

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

C - F

Setting cable box input channel & brand

After installation, set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.

A Turn on cable box

Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box.

B Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press [MENU].

C Access Cable Set Up screen

A Press [D E] to

move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].

B Press [D E] to

move the arrow to “CABLE SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND 1

TEST MODE

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

DBS SET UP

OFF

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

D Select cable box input channel

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “INPUT CH”. Your selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR.

•If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s

[ANTENNA IN] terminal on the rear panel

Press [D E] until the channel number representing the cable box’s output (“ON CH2 – ON CH9”) appears on the screen.

•If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s

[AUDIO/VIDEO] input connectors on the front panel

Press [D E] until “ON F-1” appears on the screen.

•If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s

[AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (L-1)] or [AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT (L-2)] connectors on the rear panel

Press [D E] until “ON L-1” or “ON L-2” appears on the screen.

•If you do not use a cable box

Press [D E] until “OFF” appears on the screen.

FUNCTION SET UP

CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND 1

TEST MODE

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

OFF

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

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E Enter cable box brand

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “BRAND”. Press [D E] to enter the brand code from the list shown to the right.

F Engage test mode

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press [OK].

NOTE:

If you do not engage the test mode in step F, “INPUT CH” and “BRAND” are not set.

•If the cable box’s

channel changes to 9, setting is complete

Press [D E] to move the arrow to “YES”, then press [OK] and “CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.

•If the cable box’s channel does not change to 9

A Press [D E] to move the arrow to “NO”. B Press [OK]. C Repeat step

changes to 9 by entering another code.

D If the channel does not change after going

through all the code numbers listed for your model of cable box, then try all the other numbers.

G Return to normal screen

Press [MENU].

If the VCR’s clock has not been set (with “AUTO CLOCK” set to “ON”)

“CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears for about 5 seconds when you press [OK] in step

C, then the Clock Set screen appears.

Perform Manual Clock Set on page 19. If you press [MENU] after the clock has been set, the Cable Box Input Channel screen in step

FUNCTION SET UP

CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND 1

TEST MODE

SELECT

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND 1

DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO

TEST MODE

SELECT

EXIT

E until the cable box’s channel

D appears.

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

CHANNEL 09?

YES NO

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

OFF

INITIAL SETTING (cont.)

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND CODE

ARCHER CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW CITIZEN CURTIS DIAMOND GC BRAND GEMINI GENERAL INSTRUMENTS HAMLIN JASCO JERROLD NOVAVISION OAK PANASONIC PULSER RCA REGAL REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX SPRUCER STARGATE TELEVIEW TOCOM UNIKA UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY ZENITH

1, 5, 17 1, 17 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 2, 8 1, 17 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 15 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 10, 18, 23 15 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 2, 8 7, 20 13, 14 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 13, 14 10, 18, 23 T1, 16, 17 5, 16, 24 2, 8 7, 20 5, 16, 17, 24, 25 13, 14 5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25 5, 16, 24 1, 4, 16 1, 17 16, 17, 25 3, 9, 22 3, 9, 22

NOTES:

• The Controller may not work with all types of cable box.

• If your cable box does not respond to any code, you cannot

use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR.

• The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the

Controller during timer recording.

• If your cable box cannot be operated with a Remote (because

it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

• If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power

failure, set the cable box input channel and brand again.

• For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the

Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.

End of Cable Box Control Setting

DBS Receiver Control Setting

Suggested location

Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.

ATTENTION:

The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS receiver and cable box.

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The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording.

NOTES:

• The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels

using the Controller when the VCR has been programmed using Express timer programming ( Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode, the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus+ timer recording. (You can also use ‘Satellite Auto Recording’ ( a timer.)

• If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you

connect the DBS receiver to your VCR’s [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors and the cable box to your VCR’s [ANTENNA IN] terminal.

A page 47) if your DBS receiver is equipped with

A page 44).

Your VCR

Controller (supplied)

Your VCR

DBS receiver

To RF

output

Transmitter

To [ANTENNA

IN]

DBS receiver

Controller (suggested locations)

To Audio/ video output

To [AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT]

Installing Controller

A Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.

•Make sure the path between the Controller and

the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is not blocked.

B Attach Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller.

C Connect DBS receiver to VCR

•If your DBS receiver does not have audio/video

output connectors

Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to the [ANTENNA IN] terminal on the rear of your VCR.

•If your DBS receiver has audio/video output

connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the DBS receiver.

CABLE

BOX

NOTE:

When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its instruction manual.

D Connect Controller to VCR

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel.

How to control the DBS receiver

This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS receiver.

•

The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver. This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver’s Remote.

• The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number during timer-recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 77. To set up the Controller, go to page 26.

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INITIAL SETTING (cont.)

•Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

•Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the

Remote to [VCR].

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand

After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.

A Turn on DBS receiver

Select a channel other than channel 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver.

B Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press [MENU].

C Access DBS Receiver Set screen

A Press [D E] to

move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].

B Press [D E] to

move the arrow to “DBS SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND

TEST MODE

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

DBS SET UP

OFF

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

D Select DBS receiver input chan-

nel

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “INPUT CH”. Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR.

•If your DBS receiver is connected to your

VCR’s [ANTENNA IN] terminal on the rear panel

Press [D E] until the channel number representing the DBS receiver’s output (“ON CH3” or “ON CH4”) appears on the screen.

•If your DBS receiver is connected to your

VCR’s [AUDIO/VIDEO] input connectors on the front panel

Press [D E] until “ON F-1” appears on the screen.

•If your DBS receiver is connected to your

VCR’s [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (L-1)] or [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (L-2)] connectors on the rear panel

Press [D E] until “ON L-1” or “ON L-2” appears on the screen.

•If you do not use a DBS receiver

Press [D E] until “OFF” appears on the screen.

FUNCTION SET UP

DBS SET UP

EXIT

INPUT CH

BRAND

TEST MODE

SELECT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

OFF

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

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E Enter DBS Receiver’s brand

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “BRAND”. Press [D E] to enter the brand code from the following list.

BRAND CODE

JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS)

FUNCTION SET UP

DBS SET UP

EXIT

INPUT CH

BRAND

TEST MODE

SELECT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

51 51 41 40

F Engage test mode

Press [FG] to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press [OK]. The program currently received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds.

OFF

NOTES:

• The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver.

• If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you cannot

use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case, make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. In addition, if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer, you can also use ‘Satellite Auto Recording’ (

47).

• The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the

Controller during timer recording.

• If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a Remote

(because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

• For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the

Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.

A page

NOTE:

If you do not engage the test mode in step F, “INPUT CH” and “BRAND” are not set.

•If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to 205,

setting is complete

Press [D E] to move the arrow to “YES”, then press [OK] and “DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5

FUNCTION SET UP

DBS SET UP

INPUT CH

DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER CHANGE TO

YES NO

SELECT

EXIT

CHANNEL 205?

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

seconds

•If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change

as shown above

A Press [D E] to move the arrow to “NO”. B Press [OK]. C Re-enter the correct code.

G Return to normal screen

Press [MENU].

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

OFF

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PLAYBACK

Basic Playback

This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realize the best possible pictures.

•This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded

•Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

•Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the

Remote to [VCR].

in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats and automatically identifies the recording format.

•When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR, you

can use the Video Navigation function (A page 51).

A Load a cassette

[POWER]

[EJECT(M)]

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

A B

[STOP(L)]

[REW(O)] [FF(N)]

[POWER]

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

•

The VCR turns on automatically.

•

The tape will run for a few seconds while the VCR searches for the tape number. If the tape number is found, it will be shown on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON”. (

•

The counter is reset automatically, however, it is not completely reset to “0:00:00”.

•

If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.

page 66)

B Start playback

Press [PLAY (I)].

•

Recording speed is automatically detected.

•

If “V. CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting) and “PICTURE CONTROL” is set to “AUTO”: ( “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking (only cassettes recorded in the S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS mode).

•

During playback, if the images cannot be displayed on the TV, press [HDMI] on the front panel to turn off the [HDMI] LED and set “TV OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480i” (

page 65). In event when even the main menu screen cannot be displayed on the TV when [MENU] is pressed, power off this VCR, press and hold [PAUSE ( for more than 5 seconds, then power on the VCR again.

You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.

[REW (O)]

[PLAY (I)]

[FF (N)]

[STOP (L)]

To stop playback

Press [STOP (L)] on the Remote or on the front panel.

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press [REW (O)].

To fast-forward (when it is not running)

Press [FF (N)].

To eject the tape

Press [EJECT (M)] on the front panel when the tape is not running.

•

To turn off the VCR

Press [POWER].

NOTES:

• When you use the Video Navigation function, operate the VCR only after the tape number is detected; otherwise, you cannot use

the Video Navigation function.

• It will take a moment until the image appears when you play back cut segments (segments for which recording was continued after

stopping or pausing) or segments for which recording was switched from VHS mode (SP or EP) to D-VHS mode.

• For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, playback is not possible if the cassette was recorded in LS5 mode.

• For component video connection, you can select the appropriate output mode in accordance to the signal received or the image

format of a pre-recorded tape with “TV OUTPUT 2” (

A page 65).

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)] on the front panel

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