JVC HR-A60U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-A60U

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0784-001A
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

Dear Customer,

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

CAUTIONS

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.

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.

Printed in Thailand

J4F90401A

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void 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.

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

DO NOT place the VCR . . .

1

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

2.
DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.

3.
DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR

4.
or on the Remote.
AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

5.

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.

• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video
cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with
this model.

• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with
regular VHS resolution.

• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

• As an Energy Star® Partner, JVC has determined that this
product or product model meets the Energy Star® guidelines for
energy efficiency.

02/12

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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.

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.

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.

Buttons, Connectors and Indicators

Front Panel

POWER

STOP/EJECT

Cassette loading slot

REC

PLAY

How to use the Remote

Before use, insert two AAA size batteries into the Remote with the
polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery

compartment or on the lid.

• Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target
component.

• The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 5
m.

NOTE:

If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a
few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

Video heads cleaning

Use a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2— when:

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

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R)

input connectors

TV/VCR indicator

Rear Panel

TIMER indicator

REC indicator

CH+/-

REW

Remote sensor

POWER indicator

AC power cord

UHF/VHF IN (ANT)

UHF/VHF

IN(ANT)

OUT(TV)

UHF/VHF OUT (TV)

VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

FF

OUT

L

R

– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –

Remote

POWER

POWER

123

Number keys

AUX

REC

456

7089

–

REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

MENU

SET–/+

TV/VCR

A.MONITOR

TV POWER

REW FF

MENU

STOP

–

SET

TV/VCR TIMER

A.MONITOR SP/EP DISPLAY

–

TV POWER

–

INPUT

INPUT

TV VOL–/+

This Remote transmit A code
signals only; it is not applicable
to B code signals.

TV CH

TV VOL

Connections and VCR channel Setting

Check contents

1

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed

CH–/+

+

CH(AUX)

PAUSE

PAUS E

PLAY

FF

ENTER

+

CANCEL
C.RESET

ENTER

TIMER
CANCEL

C.RESET
SP/EP

+

+

DISPLAY

TV CH–/+

in “Specifications”.

Situate VCR

2

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCR to TV

3

Antenna or cable

Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

Matching transformer

(not supplied)

UHF/VHF

IN(ANT)

OUT(TV)

OUT

UHF/VHF

VIDEO

IN(ANT)

L

OUT(TV)

AUDIO

R

Back of VCR

OUT

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

On-screen display

If you press DISPLAY on the Remote, you can see the current VCR
status on the TV screen. Press DISPLAY again to exit on-screen
display.
The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording
mode.

WHILE WATCHING TV

DAY AND CLOCK TIME

STEREO AND

SEPARATE AUDIO

PROGRAM (SAP)

OUTPUT

SELECTION

STEREO SAP

STEREO

CH 1258:30AM THU

00:00:00 SP

CHANNEL

TAPE
SPEED

REAL TIME COUNTER

WHILE OPERATING A TAPE

OPERATING MODE

8:30AM THU

HI-FI STEREO

AUTO TRACKING

OUTPUT

SELECTION

HI-FI

AUTO TR.
STEREO

00:00:00 SP

AUTO REPEAT
TAPE IN

TV

To 75 Ω terminal

RF cable (supplied)

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

To audio/video input connectors

RF Connection

1

Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

2

Connect the TV antenna cable to the UHF/VHF IN
terminal on the rear of the VCR.

3

Connect the supplied RF cable between the UHF/VHF
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s
antenna input terminal.

AV Connection

(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

1

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

2

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

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

– Connections and VCR channel Setting –

– Initial Settings –

4

Set VCR channel

To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program
selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to
channel 3 or 4 (video channel) when a TV is connected with
the 75 ohm coaxial cable only.

Press and hold 3 or 4 on the

1

standby

mode. The TV/VCR indicator will start to flash.

2

Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with

Remote for 3 seconds in

the channel selected in 1.

3

Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
The POWER indicator will light.

4

Press TV/VCR to select the VCR
position.

CH 125

The TV/VCR indicator will light.

5

Select any channel to receive a
TV station in your area.
The channel number will appear
on the screen for about 4 seconds.

Initial Settings

Language Setting

The default setting is “ENGLISH”.

Access Menu screen

1

Press MENU on the Remote. Press SET
–/+ to select “SYSTEM SETUP”, then
press ENTER.

Access Language screen

2

Press SET –/+ to select “LANGUAGE”,
then press ENTER.

Select language

3

This VCR offers you the language
choice to view menus and some
messages — in English, Spanish or
French. Press SET –/+ to select your
desired language, then press ENTER.
Press MENU twice to return to normal screen.

Clock Setting

Preparations

You must set the date and time for timer recording.

Auto Clock Setting

The Auto Clock function will automatically set the built-in
clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the VCR is
connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned
off. As the VCR searches for a receivable station in your area
and it receives a broadcast signal for Auto Clock, the Auto
Clock needs several minutes to set itself.

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

AUTO CLOCK
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

ñ

Auto Clock Setting

Connect the Antenna or Cable system.

1

• If you use a cable box, turn it on.

2

Plug the AC Power cord to the AC outlet.

3

Make sure the VCR is turned off.

• If you press POWER, the Auto Clock set is not effective.

Wait at least three minutes and press POWER.

4

5

Press DISPLAY to check the clock on the TV screen.

6

If the clock is not set, check the Antenna condition. The
Auto Clock may not function properly if the reception
condition is not good.

Auto Clock Adjustment

The Auto Clock Adjustment will be performed at 12:00 PM
everyday if you turn off the VCR.

• If you use a cable box and you want Auto Clock adjustment

to be performed, the cable box must be left on.

• The Auto Clock Adjustment is not effective when there is a

difference of more than 5 minutes exists between the built­in clock time and the actual time.

To Set Auto Clock To Off

When shipped from factory “AUTO CLOCK” option is set to ON.
But if you do not want Auto Clock set (Adjustment):

Turn on the VCR.

1

2

Press MENU.

3

Press SET –/+ to select “SYSTEM SETUP” option, then
press ENTER.

Press SET –/+ to select “AUTO CLOCK” option.

4

Press ENTER to select OFF.

5

6

Press MENU repeatedly to return to the normal screen.

• When “AUTO CLOCK” is set to OFF, the Auto Clock

adjustment does not function. Set the clock manually.

To Set Standard Time

In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two
stations in two different time zones, the VCR may recognize
the wrong station for the Auto Clock set.
To correct the situation:

Press MENU.

1

2

Press SET –/+ to select “
ENTER.

Press SET –/+ to select “STANDARD TIME” option, then

3

press ENTER.

SYSTEM SETUP” option, then press

– Initial Settings –

Press SET –/+ to select your time zone, then press

4

ENTER.

ATLANTIC : GMT – 4 hours

(GMT: Greenwich Mean Time)

EASTERN : GMT – 5 hours
CENTRAL : GMT – 6 hours
MOUNTAIN : GMT – 7 hours
PACIFIC : GMT – 8 hours
ALASKA : GMT – 9 hours
HAWAII : GMT – 10 hours
AUTO : AUTO SET

5

Press MENU twice to return to the normal screen.

NOTES: • To be able to select the standard time, the clock

must first be set by “AUTO CLOCK” once.

• If you live in Newfoundland and the Auto Clock
does not function properly, set the AUTO CLOCK
menu option to OFF and set the clock manually.

Manual Clock Setting

MENU

Access Menu screen

1

Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “SYSTEM SETUP”,
then press ENTER.

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

Tuner Setting

This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which
allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set
into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before
selecting channels, they must be programmed into the VCR’s
memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this
VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this
VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the
TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option
is in the CATV mode.

– TV/CATV Selection

Access Menu screen, then CH

1

Setup screen

Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CH SETUP”, then
press ENTER.

Perform TV/CATV Selection

2

Press SET –/+ to select “TV/CATV”,
then press ENTER to select the TV
or CATV mode. The arrow indicates
the selected mode.

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á

+/Ð/ENTER/MENU

CH SETUP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

Access Clock Set screen

2

Press SET –/+ to select “CLOCK SET”,
then press ENTER.

Set month, day, year and time

3

Press SET –/+ until the desired month
appears, then press ENTER. Set the
day, year and time in the same way.

Start clock

4

Press MENU to return to normal
screen.

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

AUTO CLOCK
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

MONTH

DAY

YEAR

TIME

á

+

-

/

á

+

-

/

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

3

112(SAT)

2003

:00AM

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

MONTH

DAY

YEAR

TIME

/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

3

268(WED)

2003

:30AM

ñ

ñ

To make corrections any time during the process

Press CANCEL repeatedly until the item you want to change
blinks, then press SET –/+.

NOTE:

After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the
timer settings will be lost. In this case, reset the present time.

TV - VHF/UHF channels
CATV - CABLE TV channels

Press MENU twice to return to normal screen.

Setting channels automatically
– Auto Channel

The VCR can receive a maximum of
181 channels by presetting the
channels into memory.

Access Menu screen, then CH

1

Setup screen

Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CH SETUP”, then
press ENTER.

2

Perform Auto

Press SET –/+ to select “AUTO CH
MEMORY”, then press ENTER.

3

Complete Auto Channel

The auto tuning will start. The
channel display will count up and
when finished, the screen returns to
normal.

Memory

Channel

Memory

Memory

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á

+/Ð/ENTER/MENU

CH SETUP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

ON OFF
ON OFF

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CH 001

– Initial Settings –

Setting channels manually
– Manual Channel Set

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

Access Menu screen, then

1

CH Setup screen

Press MENU on the Remote.
Press SET –/+ to select “CH
SETUP”, then press ENTER.

Access ADD/DELETE Mode

2

Press SET –/+ to select “ADD/
DELETE”, then press ENTER.

Add or Delete desired

3

channels

1

Press SET –/+ on the Remote to
select a channel number you
want to add or delete.

2

To add channels

Press ENTER until “ADD” appears on the screen to set to
add the unmemorized channel.

To delete channels

Press ENTER until “DELETE” appears on the screen to set
to delete the channel from memory.

Repeat to to add or delete other channel.

3

Press MENU three times to return to normal screen.

1 2

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á

+/Ð/ENTER/MENU

CH SETUP

TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE

ADD

+

á

/Ð/0Ð9/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

ñ

CH 012

Playback

Basic Playback

Load a cassette

1

Make sure the window side is up, the rear
label side is facing you and the arrow on
the front of the cassette is pointing
towards the VCR.

• Do not apply too much pressure when
inserting.

• The VCR turns on, and the counter is
reset, automatically.

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

• If you press any operation buttons while the cassette is not
loaded, “

Start playback

2

Press PLAY ( ).

During playback

Stop playback

“ will flash on the screen for 4 seconds.

NOTE: You can’t select “CH SETUP” if you set the channel to “L”.

Press STOP (
Remote.

) on the

OR Press STOP/EJECT (■/

)

Pause playback and view still picture

Press PAU SE.

• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.

Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback

Press PAU SE to pause, then
press PAUS E repeatedly.

Press PLAY (

) to resume

normal playback.

on the VCR.

– Playback –

Slow-motion

Press PLAY (
Remote.

) on the

OR Press Play ( ) on the

VCR.

• Playback will proceed at
1/10 th of the normal speed.

• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.

NOTE:

During slow motion picture, some noise might appear on
the TV screen. Use the SET–/+ on the Remote to eliminate
the noise.

Speed search

Press REW ( ) or FF

) on the Remote.

(

• Press PLAY (

) to resume

OR Press REW (

FF (

) on the VCR.

) or

normal playback.

Variable speed search

Press REW ( ) or FF

) repeatedly on the

(
Remote.

• Press PLAY (

) to resume

OR Press REW ( ) or FF

) repeatedly on

(
the VCR.

normal playback.

• Each time you press REW

) or FF ( ) the

(
playback speed changes.

Playback Features

Adjusting tracking condition
– Tracking Adjustment

Automatic tracking adjustment

Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic
tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal
to enable optimum picture quality during playback.

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, press SET –/+ on the Remote to eliminate the
noises. Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and
hold for a coarse adjustment.

• Press SP/EP on the Remote again to reactivate automatic
tracking.

Playing back tape repeatedly
– Auto Repeat Play

Access Menu screen

1

Press MENU on the Remote.
Press SET –/+ to select “AUTO
REPEAT”.

MENU

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/Ð

/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

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TAPE SPEED PICTURE SEARCH SPEED

SP
EP

PRESS ONCE

3X
9X

PRESS TWICE

When the tape is not running

Rewind/fast-forward

Press REW ( ) or FF
(

) on the Remote.

OR Press REW (

(

) on the VCR.

Eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT (■/

) on

the VCR.

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

Turn off the VCR

5X

15X

) or FF

Select ON/OFF

2

Press ENTER to select “ON” or
“OFF”.

Press MENU to return to normal
screen.

Start Auto Repeat Play

3

Press PLAY. The tape will play
over and over until the repeat
mode is canceled.

MENU

TIMER REC SET

AUTO REPEAT

SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/Ð

/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

Press POWER on the
Remote.

OR Press POWER (

the VCR.

/l) on

Recording

It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded
cassette, remove its record safety tab.
To record on it later, cover the hole
with adhesive tape.

Basic Recording

Load a cassette

1

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

• The VCR turns on, and the counter
is reset, automatically.

• If you press any operation buttons
while the cassette is not loaded,

“

“ will flash on the screen for 4

seconds.

2

Select recording channel

Press CH–/+ or the Number keys on
the Remote [CH–/+ on the VCR].

• If you connect the TV and the VCR
only using the RF connection, press
TV/VCR on the Remote so that the
TV/VCR indicator lights to view the program to be recorded.

Set tape speed

3

Press SP/EP.

4

Start recording

On the VCR, press REC. Or on the
Remote, while holding REC, press

PLAY (
The REC indicator will light.

During recording

Pause recording

Press PAU SE.

• Press PAUSE on the Remote or

• You can select channel in the

Stop recording

Press STOP (
Remote.

).

REC on the VCR to resume
recording.

recording pause mode.

) on the

OR Press STOP/EJECT

(■/

Record safety tab

CH 001

00 : 00 : 00 SP

CH 001

) on the VCR.

Recording Features

Specifying recording length

- Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

The Instant Timer Recording feature provides a simple
and convenient way to make a timed
recording.

EXAMPLE: Instant Timer Recording for 30 minutes.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the
TV on and select the video input mode on the TV.

Load a cassette tape with the

1

erase prevention tab intact. The
clock display will change in the
counter display.

Press SP/EP to select the desired

2

tape speed SP or EP.
The counter and SP or EP will
appear on the screen for about 4
seconds.

00 : 00 : 00 SP

Press the Number keys or CH –/+

3

to select the channel to be
recorded.
The channel number will appear
on the screen and display for
about 4 seconds.

Press REC on the VCR or while

4

holding REC, press PLAY ( ) on
the Remote to begin recording.
Press REC on the VCR again to
stop recording after 30 minutes.
Each additional press of REC will
increase recording time as shown in the chart below, up
to a maximum of 6 hours. The ITR and recording time
will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.

NOTES: • Press REC to increase

the time needed for
recording (See the
chart).

• To cancel ITR, press
STOP (

) or turn off

the power.

Press
once
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 times

Watching one program while recording another

During recording…

• If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF

connection to view pictures from the VCR, press TV/VCR
on the Remote so that TV/VCR indicator goes off. (The TV
broadcast being recorded disappears.)

• If you are using the AV connection to view pictures from
the VCR, change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV.
Then, select the channel you want to watch, on the TV.

CH 125

ITR 0 : 30

CH 125

Recording time

NORMAL REC

0:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
6:00

NORMAL REC

Timer Recording

Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with
the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic
unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1
month.

NOTES:

• After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off
automatically.

• You can program the timer recording while a regular
recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be
recorded.

• The timer recording will start at 5 seconds before the time
you predetermined.

EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for the 26th day,
channel 125 (CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer program
number 1 (Tape speed: EP).

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the
TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the
TV.

Press MENU on the Remote.

1

Check the “TIMER REC SET”
option is selected, then press
ENTER.

Press SET –/+ to select one of

2

the program lines, then press
ENTER.

Press SET –/+ to select the

3

date, then press ENTER.
Set the start time, end time,

4

channel and tape speed as in
step 3.

NOTE: To record from external

source, press SET –/+
and set the channel to
"L". "L" will appear next
to CH 125 (or 69).

To enter other programs,

5

repeat step 2 through 4. Or,
press MENU twice to return
to the normal screen.

Press TIMER on the Remote.

6

The power will go off, the
TIMER indicator will light and
the VCR stands by for
recording.

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS

When setting the Timer Recording, press ENTER until the
desired setting blinks, then re-enter the setting using SET –/+.
When finished, press ENTER.

NOTES: • The VCR cannot be used while the TIMER indicator

is lit.

• After a power failure or disconnection of the
power plug, all programmed recording settings
must be reset upon resumption of power. In this
case, reset the clock and reprogram any timer
recordings.

• Press CANCEL to move cursor backward for
correction.

TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER

When setting the date in step 3 in the Setting the Timer
Recording section, press SET – repeatedly.
The setting changes as follows:

Example

The current day (Friday) SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday)

One month later

minus one day

WKL-WE WKL-TH (Weekly Thursday)

(Weekly Wednesday)

MO-SA (Monday to Saturday)

MO-FR (Monday to Friday)

TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS

Press SET –/+ to select the

“TIMER REC SET” option in the
MENU. Then press ENTER to
display the timer program list.
Press MENU twice to return to
the normal screen.

TO CANCEL A PROGRAM

Press the SET –/+ to select the

“TIMER REC SET” option in the
MENU. Then press SET –/+ to
select the unnecessary program,
and press CANCEL to cancel the
program.

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER. After you use the VCR, press TIMER again
to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode.

– Timer Recordings –

IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER

NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the

conflicting programs will be lost. The first
recording time has priority over the next recording
time as shown in the diagram.

Program 1

Program 2

Program 3

Recording
Control Settings

8 : 00

NOTES: • The everyday/every week recording can be made

continuously until the recording is canceled or
the tape reaches the end.

• During timer recording, the automatic rewinding
mechanism does not function.

Prog.1

9 : 00

Deleted Parts

Non Recorded Portion Parts

Prog.2 Prog.3

10 : 00

11 : 00

Other Functions

BLUE BACK — ON/OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all
blue in the following case:
When receiving a channel not in use.

1

Press MENU on the remote. Press SET –/+ to select
“SYSTEM SETUP”.

Press SET –/+ to select “NO NOISE BACKGROUND”.

2

Press ENTER to select “ON”.

3

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

4

STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

RECORDING STEREO BROADCASTS

The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of
MTS STEREO TV broadcasts.

When a MTS STEREO broadcast is
received, the STEREO will appear on the
screen for about 4 seconds and the
program can be viewed or recorded in
stereo.
The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure
is the same as for normal recordings.

NOTE: When using a CATV system, stereo TV programs may be

transmitted over a mono cable channel. In this case the word
"STEREO" will not appear and the sound will be in mono.

STEREO

OUTPUT SELECTION

When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing a
prerecorded VHS Hi-Fi STEREO videotape, press A.MONITOR to
select how the audio will be heard through the speakers. Normally
set to the Hi-Fi STEREO position, this button can be set to the
MONO position if the stereo broadcast or videotape audio is of
poor quality. The "R" and "L" positions allow the audio from the
Right or Left Hi-Fi channel to be heard over both TV speakers.
This button has no effect when viewing a MONO videotape or TV
program. Each time when you press the button, OUTPUT
SELECTION display appears on the screen for several seconds.
Refer to the chart below.

OUTPUT
SELECTION

STEREO
L ch
R ch
MONO

SOUND HEARD ON BOTH
SPEAKERS

STEREO
LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO
RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO
MONO

NOTES: • When playing back a tape that is not recorded in

Hi-Fi stereo mode, the audio will automatically be
monaural.

• When listening to a VHS Hi-Fi video tape or MTS
broadcast through the VHF/UHF jack (Audio/
Video cord not connected), the sound will be
monaural.

– Other Functions –

SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP)

Your VCR is fitted with an SAP broadcast system which enables
you to switch to a SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM when viewing a
selected channel.
This function applies only when the program is broadcast in
multi-languages through the SAP broadcast system.

When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV and
this VCR on, and select the video input mode the TV.

MENU

Press MENU on the Remote.

1

Press SET –/+ to select “SAP”
option.

Press ENTER to select “ON”

2

position.

Press MENU to return to

3

normal screen.

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

LISTENING TO SAP

When the VCR is turned on or a channel selection is made, make
certain "SAP" appears on the screen for about 4 seconds.
This means that the "Separate Audio Program" broadcasting is available.

STEREO SAP

OR

SAP

Editing

You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR.
You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR
as the recording VCR. Refer also to the other components’
instruction manuals for connection and its operations.

1

Make connections

Example: When using this VCR as the playback VCR

This VCR (for playback)

To audio/video out

Audio/video cable (not
supplied)

To audio/video input

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING

You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually.

Press MENU. Press SET –/+ to select

1

“SYSTEM SETUP” option, then press

ENTER.

Press SET –/+ to select “DAYLIGHT

2

SAVING TIME” option, then press
ENTER.

Press SET –/+ to select one of the

3

options, then press ENTER. Press
MENU until the MENU screen is

cleared.
ON: for manual setting

(forward one hour)

OFF: for manual setting

MENU
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
SAP
CH SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND

AUTO CLOCK
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

á+/-

/ENTER/MENU

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

ON OFF
ON OFF

ñ

(back one hour)

AUTO: for automatic setting

(read XDS in the signal)

When you want to set the Daylight Saving
Time manually, on the first Sunday in April
you set to “ON”, and on the last Sunday in
October you set to “OFF”.

NOTES: • When shipped from factory, the DAYLIGHT SAVING

TIME option is set to AUTO position.

• When the clock is not set, Daylight Saving Time setting is
not available.

• When there is no Daylight Saving Time in your area, al­ways select OFF position in step 3.

JVC TV Remote Control

This Remote can control some functions (TV POWER, INPUT, TV
CH –/+ and TV VOL –/+) of a remote controllable JVC TV without setting.

NOTE:

•

It’s not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote sensor.

• This Remote can control a JVC TV only.

Another VCR (for recording)

• When using this VCR as the recording VCR, connect this
VCR’s audio/video input connectors to the audio/video
output connectors on the other VCR. If the playback VCR
is monaural, connect the audio output connector on the
playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this
VCR.

Load cassettes

2

Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the
cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.

3

Select input mode on recording VCR

Select the correct external input on the recording VCR.
On this VCR (when using this VCR as the recording VCR);
Select “L” — when connecting the other VCR to the audio/video
input connectors on the front panel.
Press O (AUX) or CH–/+ on the Remote [CH–/+ on the VCR].

4

Start playback

Press PLAY ( ) on the playback VCR.

5

Start recording

Press REC on the recording VCR.

Before Requesting Service

Make sure by first checking the following points.

SYMPTOM CAUSE

POWER

No power.

Although the power is on, it
does not operate.

TV BROADCAST RECEPTION

A TV program that is selected by
the VCR does not appear on the
screen.

A TV program selected by the
VCR does not appear in color.

RECORDING

TV recording does not work.

Timer recording does not work.

PLAYBACK

No picture on screen when
playing back a recorded tape.

Noise bars on screen.

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control does not work.

TV programs cannot be seen
using the TV selector.

The AC power cord is not connected.

Cassette is not inserted.

Antenna connection is not correct.
Antenna cable is disconnected.
The video channel is not in the correct

position.
The TV is not set to the video channel

3 or 4.
The TV/VCR selector is set at TV mode

(The TV/VCR indicator is not lit).
INPUT is set to the LINE mode.

The TV/CATV menu option setting.

The erase prevention tab of the video
cassette is broken off.

INPUT is set to the LINE mode.

The time is not set correctly.
The recording start/end time is not set

correctly.
The TIMER button has not been

pressed (The TIMER indicator is not lit).

The TV is not set to the video channel 3
or 4.

Tracking adjustment beyond range of
automatic tracking circuit.

Video heads are dirty.
The tape is worn or damaged.

It is not aimed at the remote sensor.
Distance too far or too much light in

the room.
There is an obstacle in the path of the

beam.
The batteries are weak.
The +, – polarity of the batteries are

not inserted correctly.
The TV/VCR function is in the VCR

mode.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Connect the AC power cord to the AC
outlet.

Insert a video cassette.

Connect it correctly.
Reconnect the antenna cable.
Set it to CH 3 or 4.

Set the TV channel selector to the 3 or 4
position.

Press the TV/VCR selector button (The TV/
VCR indicator will light).

Press the Number key or CH –/+ button to
select your desired TV program.

Set the TV/CATV menu option to select TV
or CATV mode.

Place a piece of vinyl tape over the gap.

Press the Number key or CH –/+ button to
select your desired TV program.

Reset the present time.
Set the start/end time.

Press the TIMER button (The TIMER
indicator is lit).

Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or
adjust the fine tuning button on your
TV set.

Adjust tracking manually using the SET – or
+ buttons on the remote control.

Have the video heads cleaned.
Try another tape.

Aim it at the remote sensor.
Operate within 15 feet (5 meters) reduce

the light in the room.
Clear the path of the beam.

Replace the batteries.
Insert correctly.

Set to TV, or turn off the VCR power
button.

Specifications

GENERAL

Power requirement
Power consumption

Power on
Power off

Temperature

Operating

Storage
Operating position
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Format
Maximum recording time

SP

EP

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system
Recording/Playback
system
Signal-to-noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
Frequency range

Normal audio

Hi-Fi audio
Input/Output

TUNER

Tuning system
Channel coverage

VHF

UHF

CATV
RF output

: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

:9 W
: 1.7 W

:5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
: –20°C to 60°C
: Horizontal only
: 360 mm x 95 mm x 222.5 mm (14-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 8-3/4")
: 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)
: VHS NTSC standard

: 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette
: 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette

: NTSC-type color signal and EIA monochrome signal, 525 lines/60 fields

: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system
: 42 dB
: 230 lines

: 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz
: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
:

: Frequency-synthesized tuner

: Channels 2–13
: Channels 14–69
: 113 Channels
: Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset to Channel 3 when shipped) 75 ohms,

RCA connectors (IN x 1, OUT x 1)

unbalanced

(–4°F to140°F)

TIMER

Clock reference
Program capacity
Memory backup for timer

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories

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

: Quartz
: 1-month programmable timer/8 programs
: Approx. 5 sec.

: RF cable (F-type), Infrared remote control unit, “AAA” battery x 2

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

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1-800-537-5722

http://www.jvc.com

Dear Customer,

In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the
event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United States, please call 1-800­537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for
Warranty Service.

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

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

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

10 New Maple Avenue

Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641

— JVC

ACCESSORIES

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may
contact your local JVC Dealer.
From the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
1-800-882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com

Don’t service the product yourself.

CAUTION

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. There
are no user serviceable parts inside.
Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase
for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period”)

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

WHAT WE WILL DO:

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

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service
center, please call toll free: [phone].
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill
of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be
given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

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

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

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

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

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

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

7. Accessories;

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

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

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

WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR
DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS
AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. Wayne, New Jersey 07470

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF REFUR­BISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED
WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No.: Serial No.:
Purchase date: Name of dealer: