JVC HR-DD840U User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-DD840U

POWER

ENTER

OSD

12453

DAILY (M–F)

WEEKLY

807

AUX

C.RESET

CANCEL

TIMER

CH SKIP

TV

VOL.

CABLE DBS

VCR

SP/EP

DISPLAY TV/VCR

(VIDEO)

PLAY

REW

ADD

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

STOP

PAUSE

MULTI BRAND

POWER

MENU CH OK

(

VIDEO

MONO)L – AUDIO – R

REC

VCR

REC

SP/EP

STSAP

PLAY

6 10

PAUSE

–20dB

TIMER

NORM

HMS

INSERT

A. DUB

PAUSE

REW FF

STOP/EJECT PLAY

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JOG

SHUTTLE

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

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Serial No.

LPT0002-015A

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Dear Customer,

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

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in

CAUTIONS

CAUTION



RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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

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

damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

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

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

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

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.

CAUTION:

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

VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

DSS

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

n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, only "VHS" recordings can be played back in this model.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

is a trademark of

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

ATTENTION:

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

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

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

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

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

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

2. Power Sources

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

3. Overloading

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

4. Power Cord Protection

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

5. Ventilation

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

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

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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

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

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

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

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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

2. Lightning

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

3. Power Lines

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

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING  CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2. Product and Cart Combination

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

3. Water and Moisture

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

4. Object and Liquid Entry

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

5. Attachments

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

6. Cleaning

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

7. Heat

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

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

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

2. Damage Requiring Service

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

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

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

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

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

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

4. Safety Check

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

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of

Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information

on a specific procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages 63–66 lists frequently-used terms, and

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

in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the remote control.

● The Z mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

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

● ”Cautions” on page 2

● ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages

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CONTENTS

NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

NITIAL SETTINGS 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cable Box Control....................................... 15

Situate And Connect Controller ...............................15

Set Cable Box Output Channel ................................16

Set Cable Box Brand ................................................17

VCR Plus+ Setup ......................................... 18

DBS Receiver Control...................................20

Situate And Connect Controller ...............................20

Set DBS Receiver Output Channel ...........................21

Set DBS Receiver Brand...........................................22

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 23

Simple Playback ......................................... 23

Simple Recording ........................................24

LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 25

Playback Features ......................................25

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................25

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................25

High-Speed Search ..................................................25

Manual Tracking ......................................................26

Tape Position Indicator ............................................26

Video Stabilizer .......................................................27

Superimpose............................................................28

Select The Soundtrack .............................................29

Index Search............................................................30

Instant ReView.........................................................30

Repeat Playback ......................................................31

Counter Reset ..........................................................31

Counter Memory .....................................................31

Next-Function Memory............................................31

AV COMPU LINK Playback.....................................32

Auto Picture ................................................34

Preparation ..............................................................34

Playback..................................................................35

Time Scan ...................................................36

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....36

Skip Search..............................................................37

Time Scan Audio .....................................................38

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Recording Features .....................................39

Record One Program While

Watching Another....................................................39

Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................39

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program).................40

To Record SAP Programs..........................................40

Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control .......................41

IMER RECORDING 42

VCR Plus+ Timer Programming....................42

On-Screen Timer Programming ...................44

Check And Cancel Programs ...................................46

Auto Timer...............................................................47

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................48

DITING 49

Edit To Or From Another VCR .......................49

Edit From A Camcorder ...............................50

Insert Editing ..............................................52

Audio Dubbing ...........................................54

PECIAL FEATURES 55

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..............................55

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control...................56

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control..............57

Control Two JVC VCRs ............................................58

ROUBLESHOOTING 59

Power ........................................................ 59

Tape Transport ............................................59

Playback ....................................................59

Recording ...................................................60

Timer Recording..........................................60

Other Problems .......................................... 61

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 62

Playback ....................................................62

Recording ...................................................62

Timer Recording..........................................62

NDEX 63

List Of Terms...............................................63

Front View.................................................. 64

Rear View .................................................. 65

Front Display Panel.....................................65

Remote Control ...........................................66

PECIFICATIONS 67

OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 68

F W

ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 69

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Basic

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 67).

Connections

Antenna or Cable

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

Audio/Video Cable (supplied)

75 ohm terminal

ANTENNA IN (Antenna or Cable input)

TV OUT

Back of VCR

CH3

CH4

RF Cable (supplied)

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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

RF Connection

●

To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA

IN jack on the rear of the VCR.

c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV

OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corresponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR.

AV Connection

●

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

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

the illustration.

b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO

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

CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be

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

NOTES:

●

The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

●

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

●

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

●

Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another (Z pg. 39).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 65).

FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE

Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in

the illustration. You can now perform simple playback (Z pg. 23) or simple recording (Z pg. 24).

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

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

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

PLUG & PLAY SETUP

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg. 6). Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not

power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

IMPORTANT

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

● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to perform the Clock (Z pg. 9) and Tuner (Z pg. 12) procedures. If, however , you want to add or delete channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 14.

ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS

To perform the Plug & Play procedure . . .

● Connect your cable box to your VCR with the RF cable.

● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before

plugging your VCR's power plug into the AC outlet.( If Plug & Play is not successful you may have to select an alternative PBS channel if another is available in your area.)

● If there is no PBS channel in your area, or if Plug & Play is not successful, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11).

● For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's power must be off and the cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock adjustment times.

● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time (Z pg. 11), your VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T. adjustment to take place. If the clock is not set correctly, change the D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF. See step 9 of Semi-Auto procedure (Z pg. 10) or step 6 of Manual procedure (Z pg. 11).

NOTE:

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

NOTES:

● Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock. "Auto" blinks on the front display panel during Auto clock set.

● Auto channel set is performed next. The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CH▲▼ buttons. It skips non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

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

● If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on page 10, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto ( Clock Set ( already taken place and it need not be set again.

● If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. If you use a cable box ensure that your local PBS channel is selected on your cable box ( SCRIBERS). Then power on and power off the VCR; the Plug & Play function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If Plug & Play is not performed but everything is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure ( taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (

Z pg. 11) procedure. Auto channel set has

Z ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUB-

Z pg. 11). Auto channel set has not yet

Z pg. 10) or Manual

Z pg. 12).

During Initial Auto Clock Set

"Auto" blinks.

During Auto Channel Set

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

Plug & Play Completed

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

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POWER

CH5∞

Language

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

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

POWER

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

CH5∞

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH5∞ or

TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

The messages are preset to appear in English. If you want

to see them in Spanish or French, move the highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by pressing CH or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

∞

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

= CUSTOM SET

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

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

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

TIME SCAN 5∞

SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select screen, move the highlight

bar (arrow) to the desired language by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen.

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS

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

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Clock

POWER

EN 9

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been selected.

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

POWER

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) at the Custom Set

screen to “OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH5∞ or TIME

SCAN5∞, then press OK.

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

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

=OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT VCR PLUS+ SET-UP DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

CUSTOM SET

TIME SCAN

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12 45

3 6 9

TIME SCAN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Semi-Auto

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH▲▼ or

TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

=SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS SELECT SCREENS

At the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen, move the highlight

bar (arrow) to the desired mode by pressing CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

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

NOTE:

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

SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET

= HOST CHANNEL SELECT

TIME ZONE SELECT D.S.T. SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

You can either select "AUTO", or enter a PBS

channel number. For automatic selection, press MENU if "AUTO" is highlighted on the Host Channel Select screen. To manually select "AUTO" or the PBS channel, press CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5∞ to cycle through "AUTO" or the channel numbers (hold button down to speed through numbers) and stop when the desired number appears. Press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

HOST CHANNEL SELECT

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT

PRESS (MENU) TO END

(CATV)

CH AUTO

NOTES:

●

For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel.

●

There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data.

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SELECT TIME ZONE

You can select the zone automatically or manually

by pressing CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5∞. If an

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

● If you selected "AUT O", press MENU to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

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

CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press MENU twice to return to

the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

TIME ZONE SELECT

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

TIME ZONE SELECT

=ATLANTIC

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

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

You have three choices:

a–Select “AUTO” and the

adjustment to your VCR’s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel. b–Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself. c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to you. Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by pressing CH and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

or TIME SCAN

∞

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

, then press MENU

∞

=AUTO

MANUAL

EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII

D.S.T. SELECT

=AUTO

ON OFF

Manual

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 10), move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by

pressing CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

The Manual Clock Set screen is displayed and the

month digit begins blinking. Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date and time (if only 1 digit, press "0" first). Press CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5∞ to set AM/PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time). Press OK after AM/ PM and D.S.T. settings. Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.

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

NOTES:

●

CH▲▼ and TIME SCAN

all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

●

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

MANUAL CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/97 WED

TIME – –:– – AM D.S.T. ON

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

can be used to perform

∞

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK or TIME SCAN

ﬁ

until the item you want to change blinks, then set

as in step 6.

Auto

IMPORTANT

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

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by

pressing CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5∞, then power off the VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. After the clock is set it will be automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. (The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.)

**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

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

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

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POWER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Receivable Channels

Tuner

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

POWER

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by

pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO

CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME

SCAN5∞, then press OK.

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

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET

=TUNER SET

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

BAND AFC

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

AUTO CHANNEL SET

MAIN MENU

TUNER SET

TIME SCAN

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

SCANNING...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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INFORMATION

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

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

"BAND" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

TUNER SET

=BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

BAND TV

=CATV

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3 6 9

TIME SCAN

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

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

● Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen.

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NUMBER

CH.SKIP

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3 6 9

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner

procedure on page 12.

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AFC" by pressing

CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

MAKE SELECTION

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "SPCL" by

pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press MENU to return to the

Tuner Set screen.

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

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press

OK.

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

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

ADD

TIME SCAN

STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL

Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or

by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press ADD

to add or CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 125 ADD

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

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Cable Box Control

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 control sensors of both the cable box and DBS receiver.

Cable box

Your VCR

Cable box

Controller (suggested locations)

EN 15

This 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 shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 42) or On-Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 44).

Situate And Connect Controller

SITUATE CONTROLLER

Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is

unobstructed.

ATTACH CONTROLLER

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strip.

CONNECT CABLE BOX TO VCR

The connection method depends on the type of cable box you have.

If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR; select the correct external input mode as described in step 4, 5, 9 – 11 on page 50

& 51. Set the VCR to channel "AU" to use the cable

box.

If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR. Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box RF output (see page 16 also).

Controller

Your VCR

Transmitter

Connected to ANTENNA IN

CABLE

BOX

Connected to VIDEO/ AUDIO IN

NOTE:

When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual.

CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

About Your Cable Box

This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.

●

The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your Cable Box. This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote Control Unit.

●

The VCR's Controller can also control your Cable Box. This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channel number during timer recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's Remote Control unit, refer to page 56. To set up the Controller go to page 16.

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POWER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

POWER

NUMBER

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”, then press OK.

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

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

ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “VCR PLUS+ SET-UP”, then press OK.

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

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

ACCESS CABLE BOX OUTPUT SCREEN

Press CH SCAN

highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX OUTPUT”, then press OK.

∞

to move the

∞

or TIME

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

=CABLE BOX OUTPUT

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

MAIN MENU

CUSTOM SET

TIME SCAN

Set Cable Box Output Channel

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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

SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL

Your selection depends on how your cable box is

connected to your VCR.

If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . .

. . . press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to the channel number representing the cable box’s output (2–6).

If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/ VIDEO IN connectors . . .

. . . press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “ON LINE”.

CABLE BOX OUTPUT

=OFF

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

RETURN TO VCR PLUS+ SET-UP SCREEN

Press MENU.

ON CH2 ON CH3 ON CH4 ON CH5 ON CH6 ON LINE

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Set Cable Box Brand

TURN ON CABLE BOX

Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable Box.

ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN

At the VCR Plus+ Set-Up screen, press CH5∞ or

TIME SCAN5∞ to move

the highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX BRAND SET”, then press OK.

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL MAP CABLE BOX OUTPUT

=CABLE BOX BRAND SET

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

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

Cable Box Code from the CABLE BOX BRAND LIST to the right, then press OK.

● If the cable box’s channel changes to 9, setting is complete.

● If there are more than one code number listed for your brand of cable box, repeat step 3 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9.

● If the channel does not change after going through all the code numbers listed for your model of cable box, then try all the other numbers between 1 and 69.

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) PRESS (MENU) TO END

THEN (OK)

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature (

NOTES:

●

Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work with your cable box.

●

If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and 69, you can’t 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 of timer recording. Please contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with one that is compatible with your VCR.

●

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

●

If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t 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 of timer recording.

●

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

Z pg. 18).

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND CODE

ARCHER 49, 52, 53, 54 CABLEVIEW 49, 53 CITIZEN 49, 53 CURTIS 9, 10, 62, 63 DIAMOND 52, 53, 54 EAGLE 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 EASTERN 51 GC BRAND 49, 53 GEMINI 8, 56 GENERAL ELECTRIC 67 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8 HAMLIN 15, 16, 17,18 JERROLD 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 MACOM, HITACHI 57, 58, 59 MAGNAVOX 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 43 MOVIETIME 44, 45, 46 NSC 44, 45, 46 OAK 19, 20, 21, 30, 47, 48 PANASONIC 24, 25, 26 PHILIPS 30, 31, 32, 33, 42 PIONEER 13, 14 PULSER 49, 53 RCA 24, 25, 26 REGAL 15, 16, 17, 18, 33 REGENCY 51 SAMSUNG 8, 13, 49, 50 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 9, 10, 62, 63 SIGMA 19, 20, 21 SL MARX 8, 13, 49, 50 SPRUCER 24, 25, 26 STARGATE 8, 13, 49, 50 SYLVANIA 29 TEKNIKA 68, 69 TELECAPTION 27 TELEVIEW 8, 13, 49, 50 TEXSCAN 28, 29 TOCOM 22, 23, 64, 65, 66 UNIKA 52, 53, 54 UNIVERSAL 38, 39, 40, 41 VIDEOWAY 11, 12, 60, 61 VIDEO TECH 55 VIDTER 55 VIEWSTAR 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 ZENITH 11, 12, 60, 61

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POWER

VCR Plus+ Setup

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

NUMBER

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

POWER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record and the VCR's timer will be automatically programmed. (The PlusCodes are the numbers next to the programs in most TV listings.)

TV and cable stations can be received on different channel numbers depending on the area where they are received. Therefore to ensure that VCR Plus+Timer Recording operates correctly it may be necessary to set the VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel Set " for certain stations. Please read the following information carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.

Before VCR Plus+ setup you must have performed the following procedures:

● Plug & Play (

Clock setting (Z pg. 9) and Tuner setting (Z pg. 12)

● Cable box setting if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (Z pg. 15)

VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching

VCR Plus+ assigns a VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel" to broadcast and cable TV channels. These Guide Channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ Channel Codes. Most TV listings have section, such as a chart, indicating the "Guide Channel" numbers assigned to each station. For accurate VCR Plus+ Programming the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area.

If the numbers match, go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming” (Z pg. 42).

If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming” (Z pg. 42).

NOTES:

● In many instances the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.

● If the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel numbers do not match, the wrong VCR/CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program Screen when you enter the PlusCode for VCR Plus+ Programming. If this occurs set the correct VCR Plus+ Guide Channel to match this number.

● Many broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.

Z pg. 7)

TIME SCAN

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”, then press OK.

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

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

ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “VCR PLUS+ SET-UP”, then press OK.

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

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

ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press CH SCAN

highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK.

∞

to move the

∞

or TIME

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

=GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP CABLE BOX OUTPUT CABLE BOX BRAND SET

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

INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER

Press CH5∞, TIME SCAN5∞ or the

appropriate NUMBER keys to input the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing. Then press OK.

● If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 15–16 and re-perform the procedure.

(Ex.) When inputting the Guide Channel number 6 for WNJU(Ind.)

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : 6

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

OR (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

CUSTOM SET

INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER

Press CH5∞, TIME SCAN5∞ or the

appropriate NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on which the Guide Channel’s broadcasts are received. Then press OK.

● If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 6 and 7 for each instance.

(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is received on channel 47

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : 47

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

OR (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO VCR PLUS+ SET-UP SCREEN

Press MENU.

CHECK INPUT DATA

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL MAP”, then press OK.

● The Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel numbers you input appear on the screen in ascending order. Check to ensure you’ve entered them correctly.

● If you entered more than 10 sets of numbers, press OK to see the next set of numbers.

● Guide Channel Map contains only the Guide Channels and VCR or CABLE channels that you entered.

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

CABLE BOX OUTPUT CABLE BOX BRAND SET

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

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

GUIDE: VCR GUIDE: VCR

6 : 47 10 : 55 12 : 41 15 : 38 33 : 28 67 : 49

PRESS (OK) TO NEXT PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer programming (Z pg. 42).

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DBS Receiver Control

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 control sensors of both the DBS receiver and cable box.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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.

The VCR can control the DBS Receiver during timer recording using its Controller.

NOTES:

●

The Controller can automatically change the DBS Receiver channels when the VCR has been programmed using OnScreen Timer Programming (Z pg. 44). Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode; the Controller can not change the DBS Receiver channels during VCR Plus+ Timer Recording.

●

If a cable box is also used it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR's A/V inputs and the cable box to your VCR's antenna input.

Situate And Connect Controller

DBS receiver

Your VCR

Controller

DBS receiver

Transmitter

Connected to ANTENNA IN

CABLE

BOX

Controller (suggested locations)

Connected to VIDEO/ AUDIO IN

About Your DBS Receiver

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

●

The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your DBS Receiver. This eliminates the need for a separate DBS Receiver Remote Control Unit.

●

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 Control unit, refer to page 57. To set up the Controller go to page 21.

SITUATE CONTROLLER

Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the DBS receiver's remote sensor is

unobstructed.

ATTACH CONTROLLER

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.

CONNECT DBS RECEIVER TO VCR

The connection method depends on the type of DBS receiver you have.

If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR; select the correct external input mode as described in step 4, 5, 9 – 11 on page 50 & 51. Set the VCR to channel "AU" to use the DBS receiver.

If your DBS receiver doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect the antenna output connector on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR. Set the VCR's tuner to the same channel as the DBS receiver's RF output. (See page 21 also.)

NOTE:

When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manual.

CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

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POWER

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

POWER

12 45

8 0

3 6 9

Set DBS Receiver Output Channel

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which

the signals from the DBS receiver are received.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”, then press OK.

ACCESS DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT”, then press OK.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

= CUSTOM SET

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

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

=DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TIME SCAN

SELECT DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT CHANNEL

Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver is

connected to your VCR.

If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . .

. . . press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to the channel number representing the DBS receiver's output (3–4).

If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .

. . . press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “ON LINE”.

DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO CUSTOM SET SCREEN

Press MENU.

=OFF

ON CH3 ON CH4 ON LINE

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NUMBER

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3 6 9

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set DBS Receiver Brand

TURN ON DBS RECEIVER

Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver.

ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN

At the Custom Set screen, press CH5∞ or TIME

SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET”, then press OK.

ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

DBS Receiver Code from the following list, then press OK. The unit is pre-set to code 80 (RCA) when shipped.

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT VCR PLUS+ SET-UP DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT

=DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) PRESS (MENU) TO END

THEN (OK)

TIME SCAN

NOTES:

●

It is possible that the Controller will not work with all types of DBS receiver.

●

If your DBS receiver doesn’t respond to the code, you can’t 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 of timer recording.

●

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

●

If your DBS receiver is one that can’t be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t 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 of timer recording.

●

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

BRAND CODE

RCA (DSS) 80 SONY (DSS) 81 PRIMESTAR 90 ECHOST AR 91

● If the DBS receiver's channel changes as follows, setting is complete:

RCA or SONY [ 205 PRIMESTAR [ 55 ECHOSTAR [ 100

● After OK is pressed, the program currently received through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10 seconds.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

STOP

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

Simple

Playback

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

3 4

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LOAD A CASSETTE

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

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

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

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

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "AUTO PICTURE" appears on screen (Z pg. 35).

STOP PLAYBACK

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

REW (Rewind)

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FF (Fast-Forward)

Usable cassettes

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

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

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

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

**This video recorder can record on regular VHS and

Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings.

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STOP/EJECT

REC

PLAY

STOP

TV/VCR

SP/EP

Simple

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

Recording

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

PAUSE

ENTER

NUMBER

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SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL

Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few

seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

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

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During record pause, you can change the recording

channel by using the CH5∞ buttons or NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

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

SP/EP

REC

PLAY

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.

PAUSE

Record safety tab

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

PLAY

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE PAUSE

Still Picture/Frame-By-

Playback

Frame Playback

Features

JOG

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To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

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

● During still picture, the normal (mono) sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode).

● "TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard (Z pg. 38).

∞

ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME PLAYBACK

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-byframe playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.

Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

Press TIME SCAN £ repeatedly for forward frame-by- frame playback or TIME SCAN ™ repeatedly for reverse frame-by-frame playback.

REW

TIME SCAN ™/£

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

● The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings.

● TimeScan will be automatically engaged during highspeed search with an SP-recorded tape.

● If the tape speed changes from SP to EP during highspeed search the TimeScan mode will change to EP search mode.

● Press TIME SCAN for the opposite direction or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the opposite direction during high-speed search of an EP-recorded tape to change to 7x TimeScan search. (Z pg. 36)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

PAUSE

Slow Motion/ Reverse Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

For hands-free slow-motion, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring one or two positions to the left or press

TIME SCAN ™ during playback to decrease speed in the forward direction. Continue to turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left or press TIME SCAN ™ to

select the two reverse slow motion, reverse play and reverse search modes.

During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring one or two positions to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion.

During still picture, press and hold TIME SCAN £ for forward slow motion, or press and hold TIME SCAN ™ for reverse slow motion. Release to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Refer to the chart on Pg.37 for the Play, Slow Motion and Search speeds that are selected using the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring or TIME SCAN remote control buttons.

NOTE:

For short searches, during playback or still, press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.

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TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Manual Tracking

Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually.

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TRACKING MODE

During playback, press the CH5 and ∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the

automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust.

ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING

ENGAGE MANUAL

Press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse

adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

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

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

NOTES:

●

To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust

tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.

●

Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.

CH5

Tape Position Indicator

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

NOTES:

●

"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear (Z pg. 28).

●

It may take a few seconds for the Tape Position Indicator to be displayed.

+++

COUNT 0:33:27

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Video Stabilizer

By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF".

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VIDEO

STABILIZER" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "ON" by

pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE

= VIDEO STABILIZER

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

VIDEO STABILIZER

=ON

OFF

TIME SCAN

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Superimpose

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

OSD

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

or TIME SCAN

∞

, then press OK.

∞

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To recall an indication

1 Press OSD.

n All indications corresponding to the current status are

displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information, and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on the screen.

2 Press OSD again to clear the display.

TIME SCAN

ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE"

by pressing CH TIME SCAN press OK.

∞

, then

∞

FUNCTION

AUTO TIMER

=SUPERIMPOSE

AUDIO SELECT AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION

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

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "ON" or "OFF" by

pressingCH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞.

SUPERIMPOSE

=ON

OFF

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTE:

If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".

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

Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode

When the channel is changed, the new

channel is displayed on the screen for 5

Tape position indicator

When a cassette is loaded, the mark is

displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the

"Cassette Loaded" mark

VCR's EJECT button is pushed.

seconds.

Clock time

CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE

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NORM MEMORY OFF HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45

Audio mode indicators

] SP

INDEX-1

Operation mode

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

Tape speed indicator

INDEX indication

Counter reading

Counter memory on/off

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Select The Soundtrack

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary during playback or when VCR is in stop mode.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS AUDIO SELECT SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUDIO

SELECT" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE

=AUDIO SELECT

AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION

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

TIME SCAN

NOTES:

●

If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make at the Audio Monitor screen.

●

If you select "HI-FI" or "MIX", the L and R symbols near the audio level meters will be illuminated. L and R will be deactivated when playing back a normal (mono) tape.

●

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

ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUDIO

MONITOR" by pressing

then press OK.

or TIME SCAN

∞

2ND AUDIO

=AUDIO MONITOR

TIMESCAN AUDIO HI-FI REC LEVEL

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

SELECT MODE

You have three choices:

a– Hi-Fi

b– Normal c– Mix

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

SCAN5∞.

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO MONITOR

=HI–FI

NORM MIX

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REVIEW

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Index Search

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

START SEARCH

While the tape is stopped, press TIME SCAN ™ or £.

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press

TIME SCAN ™ or £ repeatedly until the correct

number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON (Z pg. 28). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.

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

REW

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TIME SCAN

NOTE:

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

Instant ReView

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

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged, press

REVIEW.

● The power comes on and the VCR rewinds to the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded program, then begins playback automatically.

● You can access a program 2–9 index codes away from the current position on the tape. If, for example, you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.

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

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

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

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POWER

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

POWER

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DISPLAY

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C.MEMORY

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TIMER

TIME SCAN

Next-Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.

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

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Repeat Playback

START REPEAT

Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release.

● The entire tape is played back 20 times.

PLAY

VCR

HMS

STOP REPEAT

To stop, press STOP at any time.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or TIME SCAN ™ or

also stops Repeat Playback.

Counter Reset

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Press C.RESET.

NOTE:

By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, channel number or clock time. (Channel number is not displayed during playback.)

Counter Memory

When REW or FF is pressed, with the Counter Memory activated, the tape will return to the counter position "zero".

ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY

Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to have quick access to later. The counter reads “0H 00M 00S”.

Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicator ("M") in the front display panel lights.

RETURN TO COUNTER POSITION ZERO

Press STOP (during playback), then press REW or FF. The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at approxi-

mately “0H 00M 00S” automatically.

● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.

NOTE:

●

If you want the "next function" to automatically start when the counter reads "0H 00M 00S" (instead of at the beginning of the tape), press C. MEMORY so that the counter memory indicator appears on the front display panel before pressing REW.

●

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the cassette's record safety tab is removed.

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POWER

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

AV COMPU LINK Playback

Y our VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. A V COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video components that are linked via their A V COMPU LINK connectors.

For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY

and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on, the TV's AV mode is selected and the VCR goes into play mode. (PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety tab is removed.)

MAKE CONNECTION

Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration on page 33.

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

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POWER

TIME SCAN

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press CH bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

or TIME SCAN

∞

ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN

Press CH SCAN

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

∞

to move the

∞

or TIME

to move the highlight

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE AUDIO SELECT AUX INPUT

=SPECIAL FUNCTION

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

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ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“AV COMPU LINK”.

SPECIAL FUNCTION PAUSE

=AV COMPU-LINK

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

PERFORM AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK

Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY (if the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins

automatically). Linked components are turned on, and the TV set to its AV mode, automatically!

Example

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

PAUSE/ SPECIAL FUNCTION

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

AUDIO IN

NOTE:

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

TIME SCAN

Your VCR

Mini-plug cable (not supplied)

AV COMPU LINK

Television

AV COMPU LINK II (VCR ONLY)

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POWER

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Auto Picture

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

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

POWER

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Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO PICTURE”, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

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

CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞.

NOTE:

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

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET CUSTOM SET

=AUTO PICTURE

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

AUTO PICTURE

=ON

OFF

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

TIME SCAN

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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Playback

When Auto Picture is activated the VCR will assess the quality of the tape the first time it is played back after the cassette is loaded.

To play a tape first perform steps 1 and 2 on page 23 ("Simple

Playback").

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The VCR adjusts the

NOTES:

●

playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. However even though the screen doesn't appear after that, the Auto Picture function is operative. SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" if the Auto Picture screen is to be displayed (Z pg. 28).

AUTO PICTURE

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TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

PLAY

TimeScan

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Your VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 37). TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio.

NOTES:

●

"TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode (Z pg. 38).

●

The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan modes.

●

In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played back repeatedly. (Z pg. 25)

●

In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.

Audio signal during TimeScan

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Playback tape

Sound of 1, 3 and 5 is heard. Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard. Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.

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Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you

release it. Each time it passes a click position, the playback speed changes. (Refer to the chart on pg 37 for playback speeds).

During playback, momentarily press TIME SCAN or £.

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

modes.

● To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press

™.

● To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play

mode, continue to press ™ after selecting all the forward slow motion modes. (Refer to the chart on pg 37 for playback speeds).

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

™

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PLAY

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Names of special-effects playback

Speed

Audio output

● The speed is shown in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds.

● The TimeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings.

● To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

● The playback speed may not change correctly if the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring is turned too quickly.

● When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed will change up to 7x and -7x search speeds. Turning

the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring further will not increase the search speed.

● Picture may be distorted at the position where the recording speed is switched.

● The picture may be noisy for a moment when you change the playback speed.

● During high-speed search with a tape containing both SP and EP recordings, the search speed will change automatically to 7x

normal playback speed with TimeScan when the recording tape speed switches from EP to SP.

● Depending on the tape in use, noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted.

● Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.

● In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.

● TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.

● When material such as music videos where there is non-stop sound (very few breaks in the soundtrack) are viewed at 2x

normal speed, the audio playback may be faster than normal.

● When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.

Search Play Slow-Motion *Still Slow-Motion Play Search

-7x -5x -3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x 0 1/18x 1/6x 1x 2x 3x 5x 7x

Audio is output.

* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's TIME SCAN button.

Reverse Forward

Audio is Audio is Audio is not

not output. output. output.

Audio is output.

If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set "TIMESCAN AUDIO" to "OFF" (Z pg. 38).

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED

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SKIP SEARCH

SECTIONS

Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion

playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

TimeScan Audio

The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required.

*The default setting is "ON".

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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressingCH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS AUDIO SELECT SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUDIO

SELECT" by pressing

CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS TIMESCAN AUDIO SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TIMESCAN

AUDIO" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE

=AUDIO SELECT

AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION

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

AUDIO SELECT

2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR

=TIMESCAN AUDIO

HI-FI REC LEVEL

TIME SCAN

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "ON" or "OFF"

by pressing CH TIME SCAN

∞

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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

TIMESCAN AUDIO

=ON

OFF

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

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Recording

TV/VCR

Features

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Record One Program While Watching Another

ENGAGE TV MODE

During recording...

● Press TV/VCR. The VCR's VCR indicator goes out. (If

you are using the RF connection (Z pg. 6) to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)

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

SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING

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

Display Elapsed Recording Time

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

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

tape runs.

DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN

During recording, press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the

current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.

● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Z pg. 28).

● The indications are not be recorded.

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)

Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts.

● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during

stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception.

● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio.

To Record Stereo Programs . . .

. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.

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TIME SCAN

To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .

. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (

Z pg. 29).

To Record SAP Programs . . .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS AUDIO SELECT SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUDIO SELECT" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "ON" by

pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

2ND AUDIO

=ON

OFF

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

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Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control

Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Normally the preset audio recording level is satisfactory, but if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to

the VCR's audio level meters.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

ACCESS AUDIO SELECT SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUDIO SELECT" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “HI-FI REC LEVEL”, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL” by

pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞.

HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL

PRESET

=MANUAL

PRESS PRESS

(REW) (FF)

MIN------*------MAX

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

TIME SCAN

ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING LEVEL

Press FF or REW.

● Press FF or REW briefly 5 times to move the on-

screen's audio levels by one division on the scale. To move the audio levels faster, keep FF or REW presssed.

● Adjust the recording level while watching the VCR's audio level meters. Set the level so that maximum volume causes the meters to vary between 0dB to 4dB.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit.

NOTE:

Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while distortion will increase if the level is too high.

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TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR

VCR Plus+

TIMER RECORDING

Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program which will be broadcast at some future time. The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+ or On-Screen Timer Programming. (Z pg. 42 or 44)

Timer Programming

● Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 18.

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

NUMBER

CANCEL

12 45 7

8 0

3 6 9

During VCR Plus+ and on-screen programming, the IllumiGuide feature tells you which button on the remote control must be pressed next by lighting the relevant buttons. The Illumi-Guide feature is activated by the ILLUMI GUIDE button on the remote control. The Illumi-Guide feature is only active when the remote control's TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is set to "VCR". (Illumi-Guide is an optional help feature which makes programming easier. It is not necessary to use Illumi-Guide to program the VCR.)

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is present.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN

To use the Illumi-Guide feature press ILLUMI

GUIDE. The MENU, REW, PLA Y and FF buttons will

light. Press MENU on the remote control.

● The clock must be set in order to access the VCR Plus+ screen. If you haven’t set the clock, the Main Menu screen appears when you press MENU. Refer to page 7 for the Plug & Play procedure or page 9 for the clock setting procedure.

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following buttons will light up: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), CANCEL and MENU.

VCR PLUS+

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU

ILLUMI GUIDE

When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature

● Buttons light or blink on the remote control for approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on. If the button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again, press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons, and re-perform the timer programming procedure from the beginning.

● If for some reason the remote control's signal is not received by the VCR, press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons, and re-perform the timer programming procedure from the beginning.

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV

program you wish to record.

● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number .

● If the PlusCode number you input is incorrect, "ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus+ screen reappears (step 2).

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), CANCEL and MENU.

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NUMBER

NUMBER "8"

CANCEL

SP/EP

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3 6 9

NUMBER "9"

TIMER

CHECK INPUT DATA

Press OK and the Program screen appears.

The PlusCode number you entered and the matching Timer-Recording information is displayed on the Program screen. Check to make sure it’s accurate.

● To timer-record daily or weekly serials, press DAILY (NUMBER “8”) or WEEKLY (NUMBER “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen. Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear.

● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and, after pressing MENU as many times as necessary to access the VCR Plus+ screen, input the correct PlusCode number.

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU lights up for about 10 seconds.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP.

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PROGRAM 1

(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)

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

PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY

SP/EP=REC SPEED)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TIME SCAN

CHECK/CORRECT INPUT DATA

If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, press OK or TIME SCAN ™ £ until the item you want

to change begins to blink. Then press the appropriate NUMBER keys, CH desired setting.

● If you are using a DBS receiver, the BAND indication (TV or CATV or DBS) appears at right of the channel number display when OK or TIME SCAN ™ £ is pressed. See "ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS" on page 45.

or TIME SCAN

∞

to obtain the

∞

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen

(Z pg. 47).

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.

NOTES:

●

To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it.

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.

●

When timer-recording cable channels received through a Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.

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TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR

On-Screen Timer Programming

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember , the clock must be set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 7 or 9).Y ou can also use the optional Illumi-Guide feature, where the relevant buttons on the remote control light to tell you which button to press next. The Illumi-Guide feature is activated by the ILLUMI GUIDE button on the remote control. The Illumi-Guide feature is only active when the remote control's TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is set to "VCR". (Illumi-Guide is an optional help feature which makes programming easier. It is not necessary to use Illumi-Guide to program the VCR.)

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

NUMBER

NUMBER "8"

When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature

45 7

8 0

3 6 9

NUMBER "9" TIMER

TIME SCAN

ILLUMI GUIDE

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

To use the Illumi-Guide feature press ILLUMI GUIDE. The MENU, REW, PLAY and FF buttons will light.

Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen.

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU lights up and OK blinks.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

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

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.

SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys or CH

TIME SCAN

vacant program number, then press OK. The first time you set the timer programming function, all the program numbers will be blank; in this case just press OK when the Program Set screen appears.

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.

to select a

∞

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

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PROGRAM 1

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SET PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5∞ or

TIME SCAN5∞ to set AM/PM and tape speed (SP or

EP). Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed settings. * If you are using a DBS receiver, see "ATTENTION FOR

DBS RECEIVER USERS" in the right column.

● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.

● It is possible to set all information using the CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ button.

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

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

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.

**You can record selected programs at the same time

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

MAKE CORRECTIONS

T o change any of the settings, press OK or TIME SCAN ™ £ until the item you want to change begins

blinking. Then set as in step 5.

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen

(Z pg. 47).

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, all buttons go out.

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.

EXAMPLE

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

PROGRAM 1

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

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS

If you are using a DBS receiver (unless "DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT" is set to "OFF" Z pg.21), the BAND indication (TV or CATV or DBS) appears to the right of the channel number display. If the channel number that has been entered requires that the band be set, the BAND indication starts blinking:

a- TV : To timer-record a regular TV program received

on the VCR.

b- CATV : To timer-record a cable TV program received on

the VCR, or through a cable box (unless "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" is set to "OFF" Z pg.16).

c- DBS : To timer-record a satellite program received

through a DBS receiver.

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to select the appropriate band, then press OK.

● If "BAND" is set to "TV" at the Band screen ( CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen; if it is set to "CATV", TV will not be displayed.

PROGRAM 1

DATE 12/24 WED START 12:00 PM STOP 1:00 PM

CHANNEL 110 DBS SP

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Z pg.13),

NOTES:

●

To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it.

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.

●

If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.

●

If you enter a start time that has already passed, "ERROR" appears on the screen and blinks.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

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POWER

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check And Cancel Programs

DISENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

CANCEL

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3 6 9

POWER

TIMER

TIME SCAN

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.

CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to check the programs in succession.

To Cancel A Program . . .

CANCEL A PROGRAM

Press CANCEL.

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there are still programs remaining, go to step 7.

RE-ENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER again.

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Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.

12 45

3 6 9

TIMER

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞, then press OK.

Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below.

Or, during on-screen timer programming ...

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

In step 7 in the VCR Plus+ Timer Programming (Z pg. 42) or On-Screen T imer Programming procedure (Z pg. 44),

press MENU.

TIME SCAN

SELECT MODE

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice

("ON" or "OFF") by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞.

AUTO TIMER

=OFF

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

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTE:

For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER.

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REC

Instant Timer Recording

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

Press REC on the front panel.

(ITR)

REC

VCR

ENGAGE ITR MODE

Press REC again. REC blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.

SET RECORDING DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording

time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

●

You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel.

●

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

●

To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment.

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EDITING

NUMBER "0"

EN 49

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

Edit To Or From Another VCR

VIDEO OUT

Player

VIDEO IN

Your VCR

AUDIO OUT

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

AUDIO IN

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO

IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

● When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural VCR as the player , connect the player’ s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder.

LOAD CASSETTES

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

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

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

number).

NOTE:

When using this VCR as the recorder , make sure to select "FRONT" or "REAR" (depending on which input connectors you use) at the Aux Input Screen. (To select the correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4 , 5 , 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section, Z pg. 50.)

START PLAYER

Set to its play mode.

12 45

3 6 9

NOTE:

If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before

Another VCRRecorder

pressing PLAY (Z pg. 28).

START RECORDER

Set to its record mode.

NOTE:

If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS receiver make sure that the correct input ("FRONT" or "REAR") is selected after you have finished editing (Z step 10, page 51).

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EDITING (cont.)

You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder.

Edit From A Camcorder

Recorder Your VCR

VIDEO IN

Camcorder

NUMBER "0"

AUDIO IN

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

Player

12 45

To rear panel PAUSE/ SPECIAL FUNCTION connector

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

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

3 6 9

8 0

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s

VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR. The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

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

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key “0” to set to AUX.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

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

ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.

TIME SCAN

SELECT MODE

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “PAUSE”.

SPECIAL FUNCTION

=PAUSE

AV COMPU-LINK

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

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RETURN TO FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUX INPUT”, then press OK.

SELECT INPUT

If you are connecting the AV cable to the

connectors on the front of the VCR

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

connectors on the back of the VCR

bar (arrow) to "REAR" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5∞ .

, move the

∞

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

AUX INPUT

= FRONT

REAR

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

, move the highlight

TIME SCAN

START PLAYER

Set the camcorder to its play mode.

NOTE:

If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD disable feature then set its superimpose or display feature to OFF before pressing play.

START RECORDER

Set your VCR to its record mode.

● If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC

NOTE:

If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS receiver make sure that the correct input ("FRONT" or "REAR") is selected after you have finished editing (Z step 10).

camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.)

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NUMBER "0"

JOG

PAUSE

Insert Editing

EDITING (cont.)

Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously. Use your VCR as the recorder.

Recorder Your VCR

Player

C.RESET

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

Audio/Video signal

Another VCR

12 45

3 6 9

Source tape

Recorded tape

Before insert editing

After insert editing

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on

the front panel.

SET INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0". "AU" appears in place of a channel number.

● Be sure to select the correct AUX input connector at the Aux Input screen. (To select the correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section Z pg. 50).

LOCATE END POINT

Load the recording cassette into your VCR, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the

segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN ™£ and PAUSE .

RESET THE COUNTER

Press C.RESET to change the counter display to "0H00M00S".

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

PAUSE

TIME SCAN

LOCATE START POINT

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN

SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN ™£ and PAUSE .

● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

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PLAY

INSERT

C.RESET

PLAY

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3 6 9

EN 53

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING

Press INSERT.

● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAY

and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)

● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.

START EDITING

Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the

section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point.

● PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display panel.

END INSERT EDITING

At counter "0H00M00S", Insert Editing will stop automatically and both tapes will continue running in the Play

mode. if you wish to stop Insert Editing before the specified edit-out point, press C.RESET.

FOR AV INSERT EDITING

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time... In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB. also. (REC and PLAY blink and PAUSE lights up on the display panel.)

NOTES:

●

Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab has been removed.

●

In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted picture will be distorted at the switching point.

●

A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit may become erased.

●

Insert Editing is also possible using the rear connectors. When using these connectors, be sure to select the correct AUX input connector at the Aux Input screen. To select the correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section, Z pg. 50.

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STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

Audio Dubbing

EDITING (cont.)

Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder.

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Pre-recorded tape

A. DUB

Audio cable

Audio component

(CD player etc.)

NOTES:

●

When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (Z pg. 29) and select the soundtrack you wish to hear.

●

Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0H00M00S", and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the counter reading before dubbing.

●

Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear AUDIO IN connectors. When using these connectors, be sure to select the correct AUX input connector at the Aux Input screen. To select the correct Aux Input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section Z pg. 50.

●

Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had its record safety tab removed.

●

When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (Z pg. 29) to select the soundtrack you wish to hear.

●

Picture may be distorted during Audio Dubbing Pause.

●

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

Audio-dubbed tape

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R connectors on the VCR's front panel. *When connect-

ing monaural equipment, use only the VCR's AUDIO IN L connector.

SET INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key "0" on the remote control. "AU" appears in place of a channel number.

● Be sure to select the correct AUX input connector at the AUX Input Screen. (To select the correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section, Z pg. 50.)

LOCATE START POINT

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your VCR, and press PAUSE when you find the point where you

want to start dubbing.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

Press A. DUB.

● Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.

(REC blinks, PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)

START DUBBING

Engage the audio source component's Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio

dubbing begins at this point.

● REC blinks and PLAY is displayed on the front display panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume dubbing.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage the audio component's Stop mode.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

ENTER

TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR

STOP

TV/VCR

POWER

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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. The TV brand code is factory preset to control JVC TVs.

NUMBER

VOL. +/–

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3 6 9

TURN ON THE TV

Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.

SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE

Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR's remote control to TV.

SET TV BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote control, enter your TV’s brand

code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP. Follow the example shown at bottom left.

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you don’t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.

● PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering the other.

OPERATE TV

First, press POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations.

● The POWER, TV/VCR, CH5∞, VOL +/– and NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to

operate the TV. *For some brands of TV, you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/ CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCR.

(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 05:

POWER

Hold down

Press in succession

STOP

Release

NOTE:

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

TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

JVC 01 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04, 11 RCA 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 HITACHI 10 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13 SEARS 13

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ENTER

TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR

STOP

POWER

SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes.

NUMBER

12 45

3 6 9

TURN ON THE CABLE BOX

Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.

SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE

Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR’s remote control to CABLE/DBS.

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote control, use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box

brand number from the chart at bottom left and then press STOP. Follow the example shown below.

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control's batteries.

OPERATE CABLE BOX

First, press POWER to see if the cable box’s power goes off as it should. If it does, try other functions (CH

and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the cable box).

● For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/ CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCR.

∞

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

CURTIS 09, 10 GEMINI 08 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 HAMLIN 15, 16, 17, 18 JERROLD 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 OAK 19, 20, 21 PIONEER 13, 14 REGAL 15, 16, 17, 18 SAMSUNG 08, 13 SCIENTIFIC ATLANT A 09, 10 SIGMA 19, 20, 21 SL MARX 08, 13 TELEVIEW 08, 13 VIDEOWAY 11, 12 ZENITH 11, 12

NOTES:

●

You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and the cable box brand for your Controller (Z pg. 17) separately. The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your remote control is different from the list of brands that can be controlled by your controller.

●

It is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable box even if the cable box’s channels automatically change during timer recording using the Controller .

●

It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cable box and a DBS receiver at the same time. You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time.

(Ex.) To set remote control to OAK 19:

POWER

Hold down

Press in succession

STOP

Release

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NUMBER

ENTER

STOP

TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR

12 45

3 6 9

POWER

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DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below.

TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER

Turn the power on using the DBS receiver’s remote control.

SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE

Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR’s remote control to CABLE/DBS.

ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND

While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote control, use the NUMBER keys to enter the DBS receiver

brand number from the chart below and then press STOP. Follow the example shown at bottom left.

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the DBS receiver, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control's batteries.

(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 80:

POWER

Hold down

Press in succession

OPERATE DBS RECEIVER

First, press POWER to see if the DBS receiver’s power goes off as it should. If it does, try other functions

(CH5∞ and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the DBS receiver).

● For some brands of DBS receiver, you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/ CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCR.

NOTES:

●

You must set the DBS receiver brand for your remote control and the DBS receiver brand for your Controller (Z pg. 22) separately.

●

It is possible that the remote control will not operate your DBS receiver even if the DBS receiver’s channels automatically change during timer recording using the Controller .

●

Though ECHOSTAR has a number of different remote codes, this remote control is applicable only to one of those codes preset at the factory.

●

It's not possible to set the remote control for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time.

DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

STOP

Release

RCA (DSS) 80 SONY (DSS) 81 PRIMESTAR 90 ECHOSTAR 91

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A/B CODE

12 45

3 6 9

POWER

SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

Control Two JVC VCRs

The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B, and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A. The switch is preset to A because this VCR normally responds to A-code signals. Follow steps 1 – 4 to set this VCR to respond to B-code commands.

UNPLUG VCR'S POWER CORD

Unplug from the AC outlet.

SET A/B CODE SWITCH

Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control to B.

PLUG IN POWER CORD

Plug back in to the AC outlet.

TURN VCR POWER ON

Press POWER on the remote.

The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands. To set the VCR to respond to A code signals again, repeat the above procedures setting the A/B CODE switch to A, instead of B, in step 2. You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by switching the remote's code between A and B.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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POWER

SYMPTOM

1. The power won’t come on.

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

3. The remote control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

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

2. The tape stops during rewind or fast forward.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

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

2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

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

4. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The power cord is disconnected.

● The TIMER mode is engaged with

Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 47).

● The batteries are discharged.

● The A/B CODE switch is in the

wrong position.

● The TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is in the wrong position.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

● The Counter Memory indicator

(“M”) is lit on the front display panel.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

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

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The AUDIO MONITOR option at

the Audio Select screen was set incorrectly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the power cord. Press TIMER to disengage.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Re-perform the A/B Code setting (Z pg. 58). Set the switch to the position corresponding with the unit you want to operate.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

Press C.MEMORY to disengage the Counter Memory mode and extinguish the indicator (Z pg. 31).

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the channel selector to channel 3 or 4.

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust the tracking manually (Z pg. 26).

The heads must be cleaned. Consult your JVC dealer.

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI" (Z pg. 29).

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RECORDING

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

1. Recording won’t start.

2. TV broadcasts won’t record properly.

3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

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

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

4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and TIMER and ] on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.

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

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

7. Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There’s no cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

● The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake.

●The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly connected.

● The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on.

● The recorder’s input mode has been set incorrectly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

● The timer is not engaged.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

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

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

● The end of tape was reached during timer recording.

● The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR.

● The output channel selected in the Cable Box Output screen is incorrect.

● The cable box’s power is off.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

Set the VCR to the appropriate channel.

Refer to the directions and the illustration under “Edit To Or From Another VCR” (Z pg. 49) or “Edit From A Camcorder” (Z pg. 50) and properly connect the units. Make sure the power to all units is on.

Select the recorder’s appropriate input mode at the Aux Input Screen (Z pg. 51).

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the clock and/or timer correctly. Press TIMER and check to make sure

that TIMER appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches (Z pg. 18).

Timer programming can’t be performed when timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact, or with the hole covered with adhesive tape.

Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape, or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact.

Check the programmed data and reprogram as necessary, then press TIMER again.

The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program.

Connect the Controller correctly (Z pg. 15). After confirming your cable box’s output channel number, re-access the Cable Box Output screen and select the correct number (Z pg. 16). Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts.

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8. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording.

9. Timer recording begins as scheduled, but the channel is always incorrect.

10.We moved, and now VCR Plus+ doesn’t work properly.

11.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the VCR Plus+ screen.