JVC HR-DVS3U User Manual

Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

A.MONITOR

VCR TVCABLE/DBS

POWER

PROG

TV/VCRA/B DISPLAY

CHECK

ENTER/OSD

T W

123

456

DBS

DAILY(M-F)

WEEKLY

C. RESET

AUX

CANCEL

TIMER

START STOP DATE CH

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

SP/LP

PROG

DV S-VHS

SP/EP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

TV CH +

VOL

POWER

TV CH Ð

JOG/

SHUTTLE

EJECT

PULL-OPEN

PAUSEPLAYSTOP

DUB

S-VHS REC

REW FF

CH – / +

PUSH / TURN

S-VHS

24HR QUICK

PROGRAM

EJECT

PULL-OPEN

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

LPT0641-001A

Dear Customer,

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

CAUTIONS

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

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

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

ATTENTION:

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

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

1. DO NOT

...in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ...in direct sunlight. ...in a dusty environment. ...in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT VCR or on the Remote.

5. AVOID

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

VCR Plus+, C and PlusCode are registered 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 is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.

● Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “S-VHS”. By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.

● Cassettes marked “Mini DV” can be used with the DV deck of

this VCR. The DV deck can play back and record only NTSC signals.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claimes of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

place the VCR . . .

block the VCR’s ventilation openings. place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote. place anything which might spill on the top of the

violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

CAUTION:

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

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

ATTENTION:

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

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

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

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

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

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

2. Power Sources

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

3. Overloading

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

4. Power Cord Protection

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

5. Ventilation

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

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

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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

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

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

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

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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

2. Lightning

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

3. Power Lines

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

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2. Product and Cart Combination

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

3. Water and Moisture

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

4. Object and Liquid Entry

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

5. Attachments

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

6. Cleaning

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

7. Heat

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

SERVICING

1. Servicing

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

2. Damage Requiring Service

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

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

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

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

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

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

4. Safety Check

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

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● 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 6 – 11 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

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

mark signals a reference to another page for

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instructions or related information.

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

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

● “CAUTIONS” on page 2

● “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on

pages 3 – 4

CONTENTS

INDEX 6

FRONT VIEW ..........................................................................6

REAR VIEW .............................................................................7

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL .........................................................8

REMOTE ..................................................................................9

How To Use ............................................................................9

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) ...................................10

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck) .....................................11

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 12

Basic Connections ..................................................... 12

S-VIDEO Connection ................................................. 13

INITIAL SETTINGS 14

Plug & Play Set .......................................................... 14

Language ................................................................... 15

Clock Set ................................................................... 16

Preparations ...........................................................................16

Semiauto Clock Set ................................................................17

Manual Clock Set ..................................................................17

Tuner Set ................................................................... 18

Auto Channel Set ...................................................................18

Manual Channel Set ..............................................................19

Cable Box Control Setting ......................................... 20

Installing Controller ...............................................................20

Setting cable box's brand and channel ...................................21

DBS Receiver Control Setting .................................... 23

Installing Controller ...............................................................23

Setting DBS receiver's brand and channel ..............................24

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK 26

Basic Playback ........................................................... 26

Basic Recording ......................................................... 27

Playback Features ...................................................... 28

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) .............28

Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................28

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................28

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) .....................................28

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........29

Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................29

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................29

Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................29

Repeat Playback ....................................................................30

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

Next Function Memory ..........................................................30

Manual Tracking ....................................................................31

Soundtrack Selection .............................................................31

Recording Features .................................................... 32

Record One Program While Watching Another .....................32

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .................................................32

Elapsed Recording Time Indication ........................................33

Tape Remaining Time ............................................................33

Retake ...................................................................................34

Second Audio Recording .......................................................34

Active Video Calibration ........................................... 35

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

Recording ..............................................................................35

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK 36

Basic Playback ............................................................36

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

Playback Features .......................................................38

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) ............. 38

Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................38

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................38

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) ..................................... 38

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........39

Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................39

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................39

Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................39

Next Function Memory .......................................................... 40

Soundtrack Selection .............................................................40

Recording Features .....................................................41

Second Audio Recording .......................................................41

Record One Program While Watching Another .....................41

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ................................................41

Time Code ............................................................................. 41

TIMER RECORDING 42

VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ....................................42

Changing VCR Plus+

Guide Channel Number Set ................................................... 44

Guide Channel Number ........................................................45

Express Timer Programing ..........................................46

24HR Quick Programing ............................................48

Check, cancel and change programs .....................................50

To cancel or change a program... ..........................................50

When programs overlap each other .......................................51

Setting ......................................44

EDITING 52

Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...............................52

Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................52

Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ................................53

Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................53

Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...........................54

Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ...........................55

Edit From A Camcorder ..............................................56

Edit To Or From Another VCR/PC ..............................58

Audio Dubbing ...........................................................60

VHS Audio Dubbing .............................................................. 60

DV Audio Dubbing ...............................................................60

Insert Editing ..............................................................62

VHS Insert Editing .................................................................. 62

DV Insert Editing (SP mode only) ...........................................62

AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only) .......................................... 63

Random Assemble Editing ..........................................64

64-program Editing Memory (8 programs x 8 scenes) ............64

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 66

Remote A/B Code Switching ..................................................66

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ............................................67

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control .................................68

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ........................... 69

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 70

Mode Set ....................................................................70

TROUBLESHOOTING 77 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 81

PLAYBACK ............................................................................ 81

RECORDING .........................................................................81

TIMER RECORDING .............................................................81

SPECIFICATIONS 82

INDEX 83 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 84

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 85

FRONT VIEW

INDEX

POWER

POWER Button 墌pg. 15

DV Eject (EJECT ) Button 墌pg. 36, 37

STOP

Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot

PLAY

PAUSE

DV Button 墌pg. 36, 37

S-VHS Button 墌pg. 26, 27

VHS Cassette Loading Slot

Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button

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Random Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 65

VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 56, 62

VHS Eject (EJECT ) Button 墌pg. 26, 27

DV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) 墌pg. 56

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and

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

EJECT

DV IN/OUT

Button 墌pg. 26, 27, 36, 37

Button 墌pg. 26, 36

Button 墌pg. 27, 28, 37, 38

STOP PLAY PAUSE

DUB

pg. 64

S-VHS

REC

REW

CH – / + PUSH / TURN

S-VHS

24HR. QUICK

PROGRAM

Dubbing Direction (DV / S-VHS) Indicators

pg. 52, 53

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Dubbing (DUB) Button 墌pg. 52, 53

R.A.EDIT

START

IN /OUT

INSERT A.DUB

Dubbing Direction ( / ) Buttons 墌pg. 52, 53

REC

Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c

Button 墌pg. 27, 37

DV mode Indicators 墌pg. 36, 37

Remote Sensor

Front Display Panel 墌pg. 8

VHS mode Indicators 墌pg. 26, 27

24HR QUICK PROGRAM Button 墌pg. 48

ADVANCED JOG Dial 墌pg. 26, 36, 48

INSERT Button 墌pg. 63

Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 64

Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌pg. 61

Remote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 56

AUDIO Input Connectors 墌pg. 56, 60, 62

S-VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 56, 62

EJECT

PULL-OPEN

To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the cover.

REAR VIEW

VHF/UHF

IN L-1

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

CABLE

BOX

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANTENNA IN Connector 墌pg. 12

S VIDEO IN Connector 墌pg. 56, 58

VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors

pg. 56, 58

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S VIDEO OUT Connectors 墌pg. 13, 58

VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Connectors 墌pg. 58

AC Power Cord 墌pg. 12

ANTENNA OUT Connector 墌pg. 12

CABLE BOX Connector 墌pg. 20, 23

Cooling fan

This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR.

●

Do not remove it. Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the fan.

●

The fan may be activated even if the VCR is turned off.

●

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

INDEX (cont.)

Symbolic Mode Indicators

PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH:

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

INSERT:

INSERT PAUSE:

AV INSERT:

AV INSERT PAUSE:

STILL: SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

Tape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 27, 37

Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 48

Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 48

“Time r” Indicator 墌pg. 43, 47, 48

Tape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only)

pg. 33

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S-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) 墌pg. 72

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

Counter/Remain Display (VHS deck only)

pg. 33

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Time Code Display (DV deck only) 墌pg. 41

Channel/Mode Display (L-1 or F-1) 墌pg. 14

Clock Display 墌pg. 14

REMOTE

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

C. RESET

CANCEL

START STOP DATE CH

PROG

TV VOL –

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the switch set to TV. (

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pg. 67)

A.MONITOR

POWER

PROG

TV/VCRA/B DISPLAY

CHECK

T W

123

456

DBS

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

SP/LP SP/EP

REW

REC

ENTER/OSD

DAILY(M-F)

WEEKLY

AUX

TIMER

DV S-VHS

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TV CH +

TV CH –

JOG/

SHUTTLE

TV VOL +

VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS

How To Use

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

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

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

● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS Button 墌pg. 67, 68, 69

TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 67

A/B Code Button 墌pg. 66

Number Keys 墌pg. 27, 37

DBS Button 墌pg. 47

CANCEL Button 墌pg. 50

Counter Reset (C.RESET) Button 墌pg. 33 STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 46

START +/– Button 墌pg. 46

PROG Button 墌pg. 46

Auto Tracking

Button 墌pg. 31

SP/LP, SP/EP Button 墌pg. 27, 37 Rewind (REW

REC

Button 墌pg. 27, 37

L M N

STOP

Button 墌pg. 15

r t

Button 墌pg. 26, 36

) Button 墌pg. 26, 36

TV CH +/– Button 墌pg. 67 MENU Button 墌pg. 15

OK Button 墌pg. 15

Random Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 65 JOG dial 墌pg. 26, 36

A. MONITOR Button 墌pg. 31, 40

(TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 67

POWER Button 墌pg. 15

DISPLAY Button 墌pg. 33

ENTER Button 墌pg. 67 On-Screen Display (OSD) Button 墌pg. 10, 11 PROG CHECK Button 墌pg. 50

DAILY (M–F) Button 墌pg. 43, 47

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 43, 47

TIMER Button 墌pg. 43, 47

AUX Button 墌pg. 56

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 47

CH +/– Button 墌pg. 27, 37

S-VHS Button 墌pg. 26, 27

DV Button 墌pg. 36, 37

Fast Forward (FF

d e f g

PLAY PAUSE

w e

Button 墌pg. 26, 36

Button 墌pg. 27, 37

Button 墌pg. 29, 39

) Button 墌pg. 26, 36

TV Volume (VOL) +/– Button 墌pg. 67 Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button

pg. 64

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Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 64

JOG/SHUTTLE Button 墌pg. 29, 39

SHUTTLE Ring 墌pg. 29, 39

NOTE:

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

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)

If you press indicators appear on the TV screen.

DISPLAY/OSD

on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 71), various operational

INDEX (cont.)

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/EP

Timer Warning Display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timerrecording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press

or FF( mode or perform an Index Search ( position of “ “B” (beginning) or “E” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

REW

) from the Stop

pg. 30). The

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” in relation to

CANCEL

(

on the Remote.

)

Beginning End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position indicator may not appear correctly.

Index number 墌pg. 30

Tape Remaining Time Indicator

Counter Display 墌pg. 33

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 31

VHS Indicator

SAP Indicator 墌pg. 34

Stereo program Indicator 墌pg. 34

Day/Clock Display

Channel Position Number/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1) Dubbing Direction Indicators (DV “Cassette Loaded” Mark

To recall an indication

A Press

B Press

VHS) 墌pg. 52

]

DISPLAY/OSD

●

All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, remain on the screen.

DISPLAY/OSD

●

The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.

again to clear the display.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck)

If you press indicators appear on the TV screen.

DISPLAY/OSD

on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 71), various operational

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/LP

Sound Mode Display 墌pg. 76

Timer Warning Display

CANCEL

on the Remote.

ERROR Indicator*

* ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a

copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is not possible depending on the condition.

Time Code Display 墌pg. 41

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 40

DV Indicator

SAP Indicator 墌pg. 41

Stereo program Indicator 墌pg. 41

Day/Clock Display

Channel Position Number/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1) Dubbing Direction Indicators (VHS “Cassette Loaded” Mark

To recall an indication

A Press

●

B Press

●

DV) 墌pg. 53

]

DISPLAY/OSD

All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, remain on the screen.

DISPLAY/OSD

The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.

again to clear the display.

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

It’s essential that your VCR be properly connected.

Basic Connections

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

AC Outlet

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Back of VCR

(supplied)

VIDEO

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

Audio/Video Cable

To Audio/Video

Input Connectors

RF Cable (supplied)

To 75 ohm Terminal

AC Power Cord

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 82.

Situate the VCR.

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect the VCR to TV.

Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear panel of the VCR.

Connect the supplied RF cable between the ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal.

Connect the supplied Audio/Video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the Audio/Video input connectors on the TV.

● Set your TV to AV mode.

● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of

your television.

● To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the S-VIDEO connection described on page 13.

Connect the VCR to power source.

Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet ( 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 turning on the VCR.)

pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is

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S-VIDEO Connection

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Antenna or Cable

S VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

S-Video

Cable

(supplied)

RF Cable

(supplied)

To 75 ohm Terminal

To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors . . .

Connect the VCR to TV.

Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as per “Basic Connections” (

Connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.

Connect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s AUDIO input connectors.

墌

pg. 12).

AUDIO

Yellow: Not connected

To S-VIDEO Input

Connector

AC Outlet

OUT

Connect the VCR to power source.

Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

Audio/Video Cable (supplied)

To Audio/Video Input Connectors

墌

pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is

NOTES:

●

You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

●

To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to its AV mode. You can also use the

TV/VCR

button on the VCR's Remote to set your TV to the AV

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mode. (

●

For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.

pg. 67)

Plug & Play Set

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

ATTENTION:

●

If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (

●

Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure.

pg. 16 – 19)

墌

INITIAL SETTINGS

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

Perform Plug & Play setup.

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (墌pg. 12). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

When Plug & Play setting has been complete successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no need to perform “Clock Set” (

pg. 16) and “Tuner Set” (墌pg. 18). If, however, you want

墌

to add or delete channels, refer to “Manual Channel Set” (

pg. 19).

墌

During Initial Auto Clock Set

“Auto” blinks.

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

During Auto Channel Set

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

Plug&Play Completed

The current time is displayed.

INFORMATION

●

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

●

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

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

●

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

●

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

墌

pg. 17).

pg. 17), the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except

墌

pg. 17) and “Auto Channel Set” (墌pg. 18) or “Manual Channel Set” (墌pg. 19).

墌

pg. 17)

墌

pg. 17)

Language

This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages — in English, Spanish or French. The default setting is “ENGLISH”.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Turn on the VCR.

Press

POWER

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Press

highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press

desired language is selected.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Access the Initial Set screen.

Select the language.

to move the

repeatedly until the

Return to the normal screen.

Press

Clock Set

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Preparations

Turn on the VCR.

Press

POWER

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or

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

Access the Main Menu screen.

Access the Initial Set screen.

Access the Clock Set screen.

Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/ time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 4 in “Preparations” (

NOTE:

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.

Set “Auto Clock” to “ON”.

Press OK or move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press

so that “ON” is selected.

Select the host channel.

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number. Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press PBS channel number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

Select the D.S.T. mode.

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press

AUTO

: Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock

automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel. Be sure to select the correct time zone manually in step 4.

: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock

itself.

OFF

: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply

to you.

Select the time zone.

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

{

AUTO { ATLANTIC { EASTERN

{

MOUNTAIN { PACIFIC

{

(back to the beginning)

NOTE:

If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in step 2, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

pg. 16), then go to the following steps.

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repeatedly to

repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired

repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

repeatedly until “AUTO” or the

CENTRAL

{

ALASKA { HAWAII

Complete the Semiauto Clock Set.

Press

to return to normal screen.

IMPORTANT

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock. “Auto” will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.

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.

Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 1 to 4 in “Preparations” (墌pg. 16), then go to the following steps.

Set time, date and year.

Press rt until the desired time appears, then press OK or e. Set the date and year in the same way.

● Holding rt in 30-minute intervals, or changes the date in 15-day intervals.

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press rt to select the desired setting.

: Adjustment will be

OFF

: Select when Daylight

Press

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or change blinks, then press

changes the time

Select D.S.T. mode.

made by the built-in clock itself.

Saving Time does not apply to you.

Start clock.

and normal screen appears.

repeatedly until the item you want to

Tuner Set

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Auto Channel Set

Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting.

Turn on the VCR.

Press

POWER

Access the Main Menu screen.

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Access the Tuner Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or

Perform Auto Channel Set.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO CH SET”, then press

automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies.

● When Auto Channel Set is

● If the scan was unsuccessful,

. You can

complete, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen.

“SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.

INFORMATION

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

Return to the normal screen.

Press

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Manual Channel Set

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

Turn on the VCR.

Press

POWER

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or

Press

highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or

Access the Main Menu screen.

Access the Tuner Set screen.

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

to move the

Add or skip the desired channels.

To add channels

Press the

input a channel number you want to add. Press OK or

“ADD”. Repeat A to B to add other

channels.

To skip channels

Press

number you want to skip. Press OK or

Repeat A and B to skip other channels.

Press

number keys

to set to

or the

to set to “SKIP”.

Return to the normal screen.

number keys

to select a channel

Cable Box Control Setting

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

ATTENTION:

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

Cable box

Your VCR

Cable box

Controller (suggested locations)

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording. The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programed using “VCR Plus+ (

pg. 42) or “Express Timer Programing” (墌pg. 46).

墌

Timer Programing”

Installing Controller

Situate the Controller.

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

Attach the Controller.

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

Make connections.

If your cable box does not have audio/video output connectors

Connect the RF output connector on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR.

If your cable box has audio/video output connectors

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

Controller

Your VCR

To RF output

Transmitter

ANTENNA

CABLE

BOX

To Audio/ video output

To AUDIO/ VIDEO IN

NOTE:

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

Connect the Controller to VCR.

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

How to control the cable box

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

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

● The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable box. This allows the VCR to change your cable box’s channel number during timer recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 68. To set up the Controller, go to page 21.

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Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Access the Cable Box Set screen.

Press highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX SET”, then press OK or

to move the

DV S-VHS

Setting cable box's brand and channel

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

Select the cable box’s channel.

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

If the cable box is connected to your VCR’s ANTENNA IN connector on the rear panel,

press number representing the cable box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the screen.

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

“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.

If you do not use a cable box,

appears on the screen.

until the channel

press

until “OFF”

until

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Turn on the VCR.

Press

POWER

Turn on the cable box’s power.

Press

Turn on the cable box.

Access the Main Menu screen on the VCR.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access the Cable Box Brand Set screen.

Press OK or e.

Enter the cable box’s brand.

Press the appropriate

to enter the brand code

keys

number

from the following list, then press OK or e and “CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal screen.

If the cable box’s channel changes to 9,

setting is

complete. Press OK.

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

Press

to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”, then press OK or e.

Repeat step 8 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9 by entering another code.

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.

BRAND NAME CODE

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

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and 25, you cannot use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

For customers in U.S.A.:

Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

If you are unable to set the

DBS Receiver

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

Control Setting

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

ATTENTION:

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

DBS receiver

Your VCR

Controller

DBS receiver

Transmitter

Controller (suggested locations)

To RF

output

ANTENNA

To Audio/ video output

To AUDIO/ VIDEO IN

NOTES:

●

The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using “Express Timer Programing” ( Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during “VCR Plus+

●

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

Timer Programing” (墌pg. 42).

墌

pg. 46).

Installing Controller

Situate the Controller.

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

Attach the Controller.

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

Make connections.

If your DBS receiver does not have audio/video output connectors

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

If your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors

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

NOTE:

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

Your VCR

CABLE

BOX

Connect the Controller to VCR.

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

How to control the DBS receiver

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

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

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

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 69. To set up the Controller, go to page 24.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Access the DBS Receiver Set screen.

Press highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER SET”, then press

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

If the DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s ANTENNA IN connector on the rear panel,

the channel number representing the DBS receiver’s output (CH3 or CH4) appears on the screen.

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

“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.

If you do not use a DBS receiver,

appears on the screen.

to move the

Select the DBS receiver’s channel.

press

until

press

until “OFF”

until

Setting DBS receiver's brand and channel

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

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Turn on the VCR.

Press

POWER

Turn on the DBS receiver’s power.

Press

Turn on the DBS receiver.

Access the Main Menu screen on the VCR.

Access the DBS Receiver Brand Set screen.

Press OK or e.

Enter the DBS receiver’s brand.

Press the appropriate

to enter the brand code

keys

from the following list, then press OK or e. The program currently received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds.

BRAND NAME CODE

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

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

JVC ] 100 ECHOSTAR ] 100 SONY ] 205 RCA ] 205

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

If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change as shown above;

Press then press OK or e.

Repeat step 8.

to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”,

number

51 51 41 40

NOTES:

●

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

●

If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case, make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

For customers in U.S.A.:

contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

If you are unable to set the Controller,

)

Basic Playback

(VHS deck)

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK

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 pointed toward the VCR.

● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins

automatically.

Select the VHS deck.

Press

● The S-VHS button lights on the VCR.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press

REW

to the left. To go forward, press FF(

ADVANCED JOG

Press blinking on the TV screen during automatic tracking. (墌pg. 35)

● The VHS playback indicator lights on the VCR.

S-VHS

Find the program start point.

) or turn the

(

ADVANCED JOG

dial on the VCR to the right.

Start playback.

(4). “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears

PLAY

dial on the VCR

) or turn the

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Stop playback.

Press cassette.

● The VHS playback indicator turns off.

NOTE:

It is impossible to play back a tape on the VHS deck while the recording is in progress on the DV deck. When you start recording on the DV deck during playback on the VHS deck, playback stops on the VHS deck and recording continues on the DV deck.

(8). Then press

STOP

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Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS

T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T90 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

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

**This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS

cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes , both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.

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

Basic Recording

(VHS deck)

Load a cassette.

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Select the VHS deck.

Press

● The S-VHS button lights on the VCR.

On the Remote

Press

On the VCR

Push the right to select the channel you wish to record.

Press VCR’s front display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.

Press and hold Remote, or press

● The VHS recording indicator lights on the VCR.

Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette. (

墌

S-VHS

Choose a program.

or the

CH +/–

ADVANCED JOG

number keys

dial and turn it to the left or

Set the tape speed.

(p). Check the SP/EP indicator on the

SP/EP

Start recording.

(7) and press

pg. 35)

REC

(

) on the VCR.

PLAY

(4) on the

Pause/Resume recording.

DV S-VHS

Press

● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

Press cassette.

● The VHS recording indicator turns off.

NOTE:

It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not possible to record simultaneously from the same external input.

(9). Press

PAUSE

Stop recording.

(8). Then press

STOP

(4) to resume recording.

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