JVC HR-S4800U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S4800U HR-S3800U

	CABLE/	MBR SET
TV	DBS	A/B	POWER
	TV/VCR	A. MONITOR DISPLAY

	1		2		3
					2
	4		5		6
	DBS		DAILY(M-F)		WEEKLY
	7		8		9
	C.RESET		AUX
	CANCEL		0		TIMER 4
START		STOP		DATE	CH
1	PROG	PROG		SP/EP	SKIP SEARCH				REW	FF
		CHECK
	REW		PLAY		FF
	REC		STOP		POWER				MENU
					PAUSE					PLAY
	MENU			3	OK
			TV C H +
			SHUTTLE
TV			PLUS
	VO
	L–
			TV CH	–	S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
					S-VHS ET	SP	EP	CH
							VCR		REC	STOP/EJECT PAUSE
									OK
		MULTI BRAND
	REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

						HR-S4800U
		CABLE/		MBR SET
	TV	DBS		A/B	POWER
		TV/VCR		A. MONITOR DISPLAY
	1			2	3
					2
	4			5	6
	DBS		DAILY(M-F)		WEEKLY
	7			8	9
	C.RESET		AUX
	CANCEL			0	TIMER 4
START		STOP		DATE	CH
1	PROG	PROG		SP/EP	SKIP SEARCH				REW	FF
		CHECK
	REW		PLAY		FF
	REC		STOP		POWER				MENU
					PAUSE					PLAY
	MENU			3	OK
			TV C H +
			SHUTTLE
TV			PLUS
	VO
	L–
			TV CH –		VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
					S-VHS ET	SP	EP	CH
							VCR		REC	STOP/EJECT PAUSE
									OK

MULTI BRAND

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

HR-S3800U

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

LPT0348-001A

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DearCustomer,

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

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

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.

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.

Declaration of Conformity

ModelNumber	:HR-S4800U/HR-S3800U
TradeName	:JVC
ResponsibleParty	:JVC Americas Corp.
Address	:1700 Valley Road Wayne,
	N.J. 07470

TelephoneNumber :973-315-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damagetotheVCR,Remoteorvideocassette.

1.DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

... in direct sunlight.

... in a dusty environment.

... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

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

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

3.DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.

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

5.AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

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

DSSTM is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of Primestar Partners, L.P. DISH NetworkTM is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

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

nCassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are

possible only with cassettes marked "S-VHS".

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

nAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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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 alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B)Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

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

3.Overloading

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

4. Power Cord Protection

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

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 810-20) EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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USE

1.Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2.Product and Cart Combination

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

3.Water and Moisture

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

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

4. Object and Liquid Entry

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

5.Attachments

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

6.Cleaning

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

7. Heat

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

SERVICING

1. Servicing

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

2.DamageRequiringService

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.ReplacementParts

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.SafetyCheck

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

cThe Index on pages 58 – 61 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.

cThe Z mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information.

cOperation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section.

cThe illustrations used in this instruction manual is of HR-S4800U, unless mentioned otherwise.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

. . . please read the sections/literature listed below. c ”CAUTIONS” on page 2

c ”IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the previous page

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CONTENTS

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR	6
Basic Connections ..................................	6
INITIAL SETTINGS	8
Plug & Play Setting .......................................	8
Language Setting ..........................................	9
Clock Setting...............................................	10
Preparations ......................................................	10
Setting clock semiautomatically
— Semiauto Clock Set ......................................	11
Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set..........	12
Tuner Setting ..............................................	13
Setting channels automatically
— Auto Channel Set ........................................	13
Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set....................................	14
Cable Box Control Setting ...........................	15
Installing Controller ...........................................	15
Setting cable box output channel & brand .............	16
DBS Receiver Control Setting .......................	18
Installing Controller ...........................................	18
Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand ........	19
ASIC PLAYBACK AND
BRECORDING	21
Basic Playback ...........................................	21
Basic Playback Features .............................	22
Changing display information ..............................	22
Checking tape position .......................................	22
Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Play .........	22
Adjusting tracking condition
— Tracking Adjustments ..................................	23
Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor ............	23
Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory ...............................	23
Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search ..	24
Locating beginning of timer recordings
— Instant Review ...........................................	24
Basic Recording ..........................................	25
Basic Recording Features ............................	26
Changing display information ..............................	26
Specifying recording length
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................	26
Watching one program while recording another ....	26
Showing on-screen display..................................	27
Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality
— Super VHS ET ............................................	27
SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK	28
Special Effect Playback ..........................................	28
Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search ..	28
7 High-Speed Picture Search ............................	28
7Variable-Speed Picture Search .......................	28
Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback .........	29
Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search ...........	29
Viewing still picture frame by frame
— Frame-by-Frame Playback ...........................	29
Viewing slow motion picture
— Slow Motion Playback ................................	29

TIMER RECORDING	30
VCR Plus+® Timer Programing .....................	30
Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ........................	32
Express Timer Programing ..........................	34
Checking program settings ..................................	36
Canceling or changing program settings ................	36
When programs overlap each other ......................	37
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS	38
Useful Function Settings ..............................	38
7 VIDEO CALIBRATION ....................................	39
7 PICTURE CONTROL ......................................	39
7 AUTO TIMER .................................................	39
7 SUPERIMPOSE ...............................................	39
7 AUTO SP=EP TIMER .....................................	40
7 VIDEO STABILIZER.........................................	40
7 BLUE BACK ...................................................	40
7 2ND AUDIO RECORD ...................................	40
7 AUDIO MONITOR .........................................	41
7 S-VHS MODE ................................................	41
7 AV COMPU-LINK ..........................................	41
7 REAR AUX INPUT ..........................................	42
7 FRONT AUX INPUT (ONLY FOR HR-S4800U) ...	42
7 EDIT FUNCTION (ONLY FOR HR-S4800U) .......	42
Child Lock ...................................................	43
EDITING	44
Edit From Camcorder ..................................	44
Edit To Or From Another VCR ......................	46
Audio Dubbing (ONLY FOR HR-S4800U) ......	47
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S4800U) ...........................	48
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL	50
TV Brand Setting .........................................	50
Cable Box Brand Setting .............................	51
DBS Receiver Brand Setting .........................	52
Changing Remote Control Code ...................	53
TROUBLESHOOTING	54
Questions and answers .......................................	57
INDEX	58
List of terms ......................................................	58
Front panel .......................................................	59
Front display panel ............................................	59
Rear panel ........................................................	60
On-screen display ..............................................	60
Remote ............................................................	61
S
PECIFICATIONS	62
F
OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)	63
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)	64

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Basic Connections
		ANTENNA IN
	Antenna or cable	(Antenna or cable input)
	Coaxial cable
	Flat feeder
	Matching transformer
VIDEO OUT	AUDIO OUT (not supplied)

AC Power

Cord

			REMOTE	IN OUT	ANTENNA IN
			PAUSE/
		CABLE	AV	R
			COMPU
		BOX	-LINK
	IN	OUT	AUDIO	L	VHF/UHF
S
V			VIDEO		TV OUT
I
D			CH3 CH4
E
O

Back of VCR

S VIDEO OUT

TV OUT

AC Outlet

S-video cable (supplied)

To S-video input connector

Audio/video cable (supplied)

To Audio/video input connectors

RF cable (supplied)

To 75 ohm terminal

TV

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1

2

3

4

Check contents	5	Final preparation for use
Make sure the package contains all of the		Turn on the VCR and set the CH3-CH4 switch on the
accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg.		rear (shown below) to either CH3 or CH4 correctly.
62).		c The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3
		position.
Situate VCR		Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.		area. (To view the picture from this VCR through
		this channel, select the same channel on the TV

			with the CH3–CH4 switch setting on the VCR.)
	Connect VCR to TV
			c You can now perform basic playback (Z pg.
	The following connections are required.
			21) or basic recording (Z pg. 25).
	RF Connection

1Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

2Connect the TV antenna cable to the

ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.
3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV	PAUSE/	IN OUT	ANTENNA IN
	REMOTE
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the	AV	R
	-LINK
TV’s antenna input terminal.	COMPU
	AUDIO	L	VHF/UHF

	AV Connection (improves picture quality during	TV OUT
		VIDEO
	tape playback.)	CH3 CH4

If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

1Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.

2Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video input connectors on the TV.

S-video Connection (allows you to make the most of the S-VHS picture performance.)

If your TV is equipped with an S-video input connector

1Perform “RF Connection” and “AV Connection” above.

2Connect an S-video cable between the S VIDEO OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the S-video input connector on the TV.

Back of VCR

NOTES:

c The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection. The VCR’s CH3-CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

c Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another (Z pg. 26).

c For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the Index ( Z pg. 60).

Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet.

c 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 (Z pg. 8).

(If “Auto” or “CH” is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR.)

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Plug & Play

Setting

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

ATTENTION

c If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (Z pg.10 – 14) c It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug

& Play setting.

cDo not press any buttons on the front panel or on the Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

				REW	FF
POWER				MENU
					PLAY
S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
S-VHS ET	SP	EP	CH
		VCR		REC	STOP/EJECT PAUSE
				OK

This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting.

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

1	Perform Plug & Play setup
	Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg.
	6). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC
	outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.
	The clock and tuner channels will be set
	automatically.

NOTES:

c Auto Clock Set is performed first.

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.

c 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.

c 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 (Z pg. 10) and tuner (Z pg. 13) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14.

During Initial Auto Clock Set			During Auto Channel Set			Plug&PlayCompleted
“Auto” blinks.			The channel numbers are displayed			The current time (including
			as they are scanned and set.			AM/PM) is displayed.

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

INFORMATION

cIf “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these

hours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.

cIf the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

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

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

cIf 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 (Z pg. 11) or

Manual Clock Set (Z pg. 12) procedure.

cIf “- -:- -” 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 (Z pg. 12) and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (Z pg. 13 or 14).

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				This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus
				and some messages (excluding the on-screen display
				superimposed on the TV screen) — in English, Spanish
Setting
				or French.
				Select the desired language using the following procedure.
				The default setting is “ENGLISH”.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR				1	Access Main Menu screen
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.					Press MENU.
	2	3		2	Access Initial Set screen
					On the front panel:			MAIN MENU
					Press CH5° to move			FUNCTION SET
	1	4
					the highlight bar (arrow)			TUNER SET
					to “INITIAL SET”, then			=INITIAL SET
					press OK.
			REW	FF	On the Remote:			PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)
					Press SHUTTLE PLUS			PRESS (MENU) TO END
POWER			MENU
			PLAY		%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL
S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R	EP				SET”, then press	OK	or	SHUTTLE PLUS	#.
S-VHS ET	SP VCR	CH	REC STOP/EJECT PAUSE
			OK	3
	2	3			Select language
					On the front panel:			INITIAL SET
					Press CH5° to move			CLOCK SET
					the highlight bar (arrow)
								=LANGUAGE	ENGLISH
					to “LANGUAGE”, then			GUIDE CHANNEL SET
								CABLE BOX SET
					press OK repeatedly			DBS RECEIVER SET
					until the desired			SELECT WITH (5,°) AND (OK)
					language is selected.			PRESS (MENU) TO END
					On the Remote:
					Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight
					bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or
1	2	3			SHUTTLE PLUS # repeatedly until the desired

			2	language is selected.
4	5	6

7	8	9	4	Return to normal screen
	0			Press MENU.
			4

1

1 4

3	2	3
	2	3

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Clock Setting

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

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box.

Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step 4 after preparation steps below are finished.

If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (Z pg. 12)

2 –	7				Preparations
				1
1	8					Access Main Menu screen
						Press MENU.

						2	Access Initial Set screen
			REW		FF		On the front panel:
								MAIN MENU
POWER		MENU
				PLAY			Press CH5° to move
								FUNCTION SET
S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R							the highlight bar (arrow)	TUNER SET
S-VHS ET	SP EP	CH	REC	STOP/EJECT PAUSE			to “INITIAL SET”, then	=INITIAL SET
	VCR	OK
	2 – 7						press OK.
							On the Remote:	PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)
								PRESS (MENU) TO END
							Press SHUTTLE PLUS
							%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL
							SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

1	2	3
		2
4	5	6
7	8	9
	0	4

1

	3 Select clock set
	On the front panel:	INITIAL SET
	Press CH5° to move
		=CLOCK SET		ENGLISH
	the highlight bar (arrow)	LANGUAGE
		GUIDE CHANNEL SET
	to “CLOCK SET”, then
		CABLE BOX SET
	press OK.	DBS RECEIVER SET
		SELECT WITH (5,°) AND (OK)
	On the Remote:
		PRESS (MENU) TO END

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%fito move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

c “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears.

1 8

3	2	–	7
	2	–	7

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Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually.

First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

4 Set Auto Clock to ON

	On the front panel:	CLOCK SET
	Press OK to move the	TIME	DATE YEAR
	highlight bar to “AUTO
		1:00PM	12/24		00 SUN
	CLOCK”, then press	AUTO CLOCK : ON			(CATV)
		HOST CH	: AUTO
	CH5°so that “ON” is	D.S.T.	: AUTO
	selected.	TIME ZONE	: AUTO
		PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi so that “ON” is selected.

Then;

To select the host channel — go to step 5. To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 6. To select the time zone — go to step 7.

	NOTE:
	The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO
	CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE”
	setting is changed.
5
	Select host channel
	You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS

channel number.

On the front panel:

Press OK to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press CH5° repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

6	Select D.S.T. mode
	You have three choices:
	AUTO–	Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s
		clock automatically by the incoming
		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.
	On the front panel:
	Press OK to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then
	press CH5°repeatedly until the desired setting is
	selected.
	On the Remote:
	Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar
	to “D.S.T.”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi
	repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

7	Select time zone
	You can select the time zone automatically or

manually.

On the front panel:

Press OK to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, then press CH5°repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:

= AUTO = ATLANTIC = EASTERN

= CENTRAL = MOUNTAIN = PACIFIC

=ALASKA =HAWAII =(back to the beginning)

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected (see above).

NOTE:

If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug & Play setting, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" for the host channel in step 5, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

* 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.

8	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.

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12 EN

POWER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

	4 – 7
	8
			REW	FF
			MENU
			PLAY
S-VHS ET	SP EP	CH
	VCR		REC STOP/EJECT PAUSE
			OK
	4 – 7

1

8

3

4 – 7

4 – 7

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

4	Set time
	On the front panel:	CLOCK SET
	Press CH5° until the
		TIME	DATE YEAR
	desired time appears,
		– –:– –AM	1/ 1	00
	then press OK.	AUTO CLOCK : ON		(CATV)
	On the Remote:	HOST CH	: AUTO
		D.S.T.	: AUTO
	Press SHUTTLE PLUS	TIME ZONE	: AUTO
		PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)

%fiuntil the desired time	PRESS (MENU) TO END

appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

c Holding CH 5° or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi changes the time in 30-minute intervals.

c When the time is entered manually, “AUTO CLOCK” is automatically set to “OFF”, and “HOST CH” and “TIME ZONE” disappear.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

5 Set date

On the front panel:

Press CH5°until the desired date appears, then press OK.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi until the desired date appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

c Holding CH 5° or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi changes the date in 15-day intervals.

6	Set year
	On the front panel:
	Press CH5°until the desired year appears, then
	press OK twice.
	On the Remote:
	Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi until the desired year
	appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #twice.

7	Select D.S.T. mode
	You can select either “ON” or “OFF”.
	ON–	Adjustment will be made by the built-in
		clock itself.
	OFF–	Select when Daylight Saving Time does
		not apply to you.
	On the front panel:
	Press CH5° to select the desired setting.
	On the Remote:
	Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to select the desired
	setting.

8	Start clock
	Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press CH 5°or

SHUTTLE PLUS %fi.

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Tuner Setting

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

POWER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

	2	3
	1	4
			REW	FF
			MENU
			PLAY
S-VHS ET	SP EP	CH
	VCR		REC STOP/EJECT PAUSE
			OK
	2	3

1 2 3

2

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 4

1

1	4	3	2	3
			2	3

EN 13

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 (Z pg. 14).

1	Access Main Menu screen
	Press MENU.
2
	Access Tuner Set screen
	On the front panel:		MAIN MENU
	Press CH5° to move		FUNCTION SET
	the highlight bar (arrow)		=TUNER SET
			INITIAL SET
	to “TUNER SET”, then
	press OK.
	On the Remote:		PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)
	Press SHUTTLE PLUS		PRESS (MENU) TO END
	%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER
	SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.
3
	Perform Auto Channel Set
	You can automatically		TUNER SET
	set the receivable
			BAND			CATV
	channels in your area in
			=AUTO CHANNEL SET
	the order of their		MANUAL CHANNEL SET
	frequencies.
	On the front panel:
			SELECT WITH (5,°) AND (OK)
	Press CH5° to move		PRESS (MENU) TO END

	the highlight bar (arrow)	AUTO CHANNEL SET
	to “AUTO CHANNEL
	SET”, then press OK.
	On the Remote:	SCANNING...
	Press SHUTTLE PLUS
	%fi to move the
	highlight bar (arrow) to	PRESS (MENU) TO END

“AUTO CHANNEL

SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

NOTES:

c When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN

	COMPLETED” appears on screen.
	c If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–
	NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the
	connections and start again.
4
	Return to normal screen
	Press MENU.

INFORMATION

The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set.

The selected band will be displayed on the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.

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=MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,°) AND (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

BAND

AUTO CHANNEL SET

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

POWER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

	2 – 4
	1	5
			REW	FF
			MENU
			PLAY
S-VHS ET	SP EP	CH
	VCR		REC STOP/EJECT PAUSE
			OK
	2 – 4

1	2	3
			2
4	5	6	4
7	8	9
	0		4

1

1 5	3	2	–	4
		2	–	4

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set

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

1	Access Main Menu screen
	Press MENU.

2 Access Tuner Set screen

On the front panel:

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

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS #.

3 Access Manual Channel Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5° to move

CATV

the highlight bar (arrow)

to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then

press OK.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

4	Add or skip desired channels
	Toaddchannels
	On the Remote ONLY:			MANUAL CHANNEL SET
	1	Press the Number
		keys to input a			(CATV)
					CH 45 ADD
		channel number you
		want to add.
				PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
	2	Press OK or
				OR (5,°), THEN (OK)
		SHUTTLE PLUS # to		PRESS (MENU) TO END
		set to “ADD”.
	3	Repeat 1 and 2 to add other channels.

To skip channels

On the front panel:

1Press CH5° to select a channel number you want to skip.

2Press OK to set to “SKIP”.

3Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

On the Remote:

1Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to input a channel number you want to skip.

2Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # to set to “SKIP”.

3Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

5	Return to normal screen
	Press MENU.

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Controller (suggested locations)

Cable box

EN 15

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.

Your VCR

Cablebox

To	To
RF output	Audio/Video
Controller	output
Transmitter	or
To	To
ANTENNA	AUDIO/
IN	VIDEO IN

Your VCR

CABLE

BOX

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+ (Z pg. 30) or Express timer programing (Z pg. 34).

NOTE:

ONLY FOR HR-S3800U: The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory package.

Installing Controller

1	Situate Controller
	Place the Controller so that its transmitter is
	facing the cable box’s remote sensor.
	c Make sure the path between the Controller and
	the cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked.

2		Attach Controller
		Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
		the back of the Controller.
3
		Connect cable box to VCR
		c Ifyourcableboxdoesnothaveaudio/video
		outputconnectors
		Connect the RF output terminal on the cable
		box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of
		your VCR.
		c Ifyourcableboxhasaudio/videooutput
		connectors
		Connect an audio/video cable between the
		AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of
		the VCR and the audio/video output connectors
		on the cable box.
		NOTE:
		When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction
	manual.
4
		Connect Controller to VCR
		Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX

Controller connector on the rear panel.

How to control the cable box

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

c The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box. This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s Remote.

cThe 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 51. To set up the Controller, go to page 16.

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CABLE BOX SET

OFF

PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET

=CABLE BOX SET

DBS RECEIVER SET

SELECT WITH (5,°) AND (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

16 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR							2
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
3	4	6					3
		2

					REW		FF
POWER					MENU
						PLAY
S-VIDEO	VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
	S-VHS ET	SP	EP	CH
			VCR		REC	STOP/EJECT	PAUSE
					OK		4
			3 –	5

1	2	3		7
			2
4	5	6

7	8	9	5
	0		4

1

2

3

3

4

6

7

3 – 5

Setting cable box output channel & brand

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

1	Turn on cable box
	Select a channel other than channel 9 on your

cable box.

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

On the front panel:

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

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS #.

Access Cable Box Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5° to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%fito move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

Select cable box output channel

Your selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR.

c If your cable box is connectedtoyour VCR’s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear

Press CH 5° on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until the channel number representing the cable box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the screen.

cIf your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel

Press CH 5° on the front panel or SHUTTLE

PLUS %fi on the Remote until “ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on the screen.

cIf your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel

Press CH 5° on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until “ON L-1

(REAR)” appears on the screen.

cIf you do not use a cable box

Press CH 5° on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until “OFF” appears on the screen.

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6

7

Access Cable Box Brand Set screen

Press OK.

Enter cable box brand

On the Remote ONLY:

Press the appropriate Number keys to enter the brand code from the list shown to the right, then press OK.

cIfthecablebox’s channelchangesto9, settingiscomplete

Press OK and “CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal screen.

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

1

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) THEN (OK) TO TEST

PRESS (MENU) TO END

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

1

DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09?

=YES NO

PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

cIfthecablebox'schanneldoesnotchangeto9

1Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi (or CH 5° on the front panel) to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”.

2Press OK.

3Repeat step 7 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9 by entering another code.

4If the channel does not change after going through all the code numbers listed for your model of cable box, then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25.

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND	CODE
ARCHER	1, 5, 17
CABLETENNA	1, 17
CABLEVIEW	15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CITIZEN	15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CURTIS	2, 8
DIAMOND	1, 17
EASTERN	19
GC BRAND	15, 16, 17, 21, 25
GEMINI	15
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS	1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
HAMLIN	10, 18, 19, 23
JASCO	15
JERROLD	1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
NOVAVISION	2, 8
OAK	7, 20
PANASONIC	13, 14
PULSER	15, 16, 17, 21, 25
RCA	13, 14
REGAL	10, 18, 19, 23
REGENCY	19
REMBRANDT	1, 16, 17
SAMSUNG	5, 16, 24
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA	2, 8
SIGMA	7, 20
SL MARX	5, 16, 17, 24, 25
SPRUCER	13, 14
STARGATE	5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25
TELEVIEW	5, 16, 24
TOCOM	1, 4, 16
UNIKA	1, 17
UNIVERSAL	16, 17, 25
VIDEOWAY	3, 9, 22
ZENITH	3, 9, 22

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

“CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in step 6, then the Clock Set screen appears.

Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12. If you press MENU after the clock has been set, the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears.

NOTES:

c The Controller may not work with all types of cable box. c If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1

and 25, you cannot use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR.

c The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording.

c If your cable box cannot be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

c If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again.

cFor customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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.

DBS receiver

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:

c ONLY FOR HR-S3800U: The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory package.

c The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using Express timer programing (Z pg. 34). Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus+ timer recording.

c If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input connectors and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input terminal.

Installing Controller

Controller

Your VCR (suggested

locations)

DBS receiver

Controller
To		To
RF output		Audio/Video
Transmitter		output
	or	To
To
		AUDIO/
ANTENNA IN		VIDEO IN

1	Situate Controller
	Place the Controller so that its transmitter is
	facing the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.
	c Make sure the path between the Controller and
	the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is not
	blocked.

2	Attach Controller
	Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
	the back of the Controller.
3
	Connect DBS receiver to VCR

c If your DBS receiver does not have audio/ videooutputconnectors

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

c If your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors

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

NOTE:

Your VCR		When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its
		instruction manual.
	CABLE	Connect Controller to VCR
	BOX	4 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.

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

c 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 52. To set up the Controller, go to page 19.

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DBS RECEIVER SET

OFF

PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET

=DBS RECEIVER SET

SELECT WITH (5,°) AND (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

EN 19

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR						2
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
3	4					3
	2

					REW		FF
POWER					MENU
						PLAY
S-VIDEO	VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
	S-VHS ET	SP	EP	CH
			VCR		REC	STOP/EJECT	PAUSE
					OK		4
			3 –	5

1	2	3
		2
4	5	6
7	8	9	5
	0	4

1

2	3	3	4
		3 – 5

Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand

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

1	Turn on DBS receiver
	Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or

205 on your DBS receiver.

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

On the front panel:

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

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS #.

Access DBS Receiver Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5° to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER SET”, then press OK.

On the Remote: Press SHUTTLE PLUS

%fito move the highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

Select DBS receiver output channel

Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR.

c If your DBS receiver isconnectedtoyour VCR’s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear

Press CH 5° on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until the channel number representing the DBS receiver’s output (CH3 or CH4) appears on the screen.

cIf your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel

Press CH 5° on the front panel or SHUTTLE

PLUS %fi on the Remote until “ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on the screen.

cIf your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel

Press CH 5° on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until “ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.

cIf you do not use a DBS receiver

Press CH 5° on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until “OFF” appears on the screen.

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DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET 51

DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100? =YES

NO

PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET 4 0

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) THEN (OK) TO TEST

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

POWER

S-VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

S-VHS ET	SP	EP
		VCR

	6
	REW		FF
	MENU
		PLAY
CH	REC	STOP/EJECT	PAUSE
	OK

1	2	3
			2
4	5	6	7
7	8	9
	0		4

1

3

6

7

6

7

Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen

Press OK.

Enter DBS Receiver’s brand

On the Remote ONLY:

Press the appropriate Number keys to enter the brand code from the following list, then press OK.

The program currently received through the

DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds.

BRAND	CODE
JVC (DISH Network)	51
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)	51
PRIMESTAR	50
SONY (DSS)	41
RCA (DSS)	40

cIf the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the channel listed below for your brand, setting is complete

JVC =100 ECHOSTAR =100 PRIMESTAR = 55 SONY =205 RCA =205

Press OK and “DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal screen.

cIf the DBS receiver’s channel does not change asshownabove

1 Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi (or CH 5° on the front panel) to move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “NO”. 2 Press OK.

3 Re-enter the correct code.

NOTES:

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

c The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording.

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

cFor customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

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Basic

Playback

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

	2	SHUTTLE
POWER		ring

	REW	FF
POWER	MENU
		PLAY

S-VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

S-VHS ET	SP	EP	CH
		VCR		REC	STOP/EJECT PAUSE
				OK

STOP/EJECT ( 7/ 0)

POWER

1	2	3
		2
4	5	6
7	8	9
	0	4

2
	1
REW ( 1)		FF ( ¡ )
	3	STOP ( 7)

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

1	Load a cassette
	Make sure the window side is up, the rear label
	side is facing you and the arrow on the front of
	the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
	Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
	c The VCR turns on automatically.
	c The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”.
	c If the cassette’s record safety tab has been
	removed, playback begins automatically.

2	Start playback
	Press PLAY ( 3).

c Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected. c The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS mode or in S-

VHS ET mode (Z pg. 27)

c If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting: Z pg. 39), “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking.

To stop playback

Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7/ 0) on the front panel.

To rewind the tape

Press REW ( 1 ) (or turn the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the left).

To fast-forward the tape

Press FF ( ¡ ) (or turn the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the right).

To eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0) on the front panel when the tape is not running.

c You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX — when:

•Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

•The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

•“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”: Z pg. 38, 39.)

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