JVC HR-J3005U User's Guide
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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 on this page to ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The POWER button does not completely shut off mains
power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
" " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.
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.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of the
unit.
IMPORTANT:
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.
CAUTION
n When you are not using the VCR for a long period of
time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.
n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to
qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire
hazard, remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior to
connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
n Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could
void user's authority to operate the equipment.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table
Of Contents on page 3. Use this when searching for
information on a specific procedure or feature.
● The Index on pages 34 –36 lists frequently-used terms,
and the number of the first 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 thoroughly the cautions on this page.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
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.
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 This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAY-
BACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings
with regular VHS resolution.
n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
**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.
CONTENTS
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NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 4
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Basic Connections .................................. 4
NITIAL SETTINGS 6
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Plug & Play .................................................. 6
Language ..................................................... 8
Clock ............................................................ 9
Preparation ................................................................9
Semi-Auto (In the U.S.A. only) .................................10
Manual ....................................................................11
Tuner .......................................................... 12
Set Receivable Channels ..........................................12
Add Or Delete A Channel........................................13
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
S
RECORDING 14
Simple Playback ......................................... 14
Simple Recording ........................................ 15
LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 16
P
Playback Features ...................................... 16
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................16
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................16
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback ..... 16
High-Speed Search ..................................................17
Index Search ............................................................17
Manual Tracking ...................................................... 17
Video Stabilizer .......................................................18
Repeat Playback ......................................................19
Counter Reset ..........................................................19
Tape Position Indicator ............................................19
Next-Function Memory............................................19
Superimpose ............................................................20
Recording Features ..................................... 21
Record One Program While
Watching Another....................................................21
Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................21
Active Video Calibration ............................. 22
Preparation ..............................................................22
Recording ................................................................23
Playback ..................................................................23
DITING 29
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Edit To Another VCR .................................... 29
Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ...... 30
UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 31
Q
Playback .................................................... 31
Recording ...................................................31
Timer Recording.......................................... 31
ROUBLESHOOTING 32
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Power ........................................................ 32
Tape Transport............................................ 32
Playback .................................................... 32
Recording ...................................................32
Timer Recording.......................................... 33
Other Problems .......................................... 33
NDEX 34
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Front View .................................................. 34
Child Lock .................................................................. 34
Rear View .................................................. 35
Front Display Panel..................................... 35
Remote Control ........................................... 36
PECIFICATIONS 37
S
ENGLISH
IMER RECORDING 24
T
Express Timer Programming ....................... 24
Check, Cancel And Revise Programs ....................... 26
Auto SP→EP Timer ..................................................27
Auto Timer............................................................... 27
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)....................... 28
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Basic Connections
Antenna or Cable
AC Power
Cord
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
ANT. IN
(Antenna or Cable input)
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
Matching Transformer
(not supplied)
Back of VCR
AC Outlet
TV
Audio/Video Cable (not supplied)
75 ohm terminal
300 ohm terminal
AUDIO
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
Back of VCR
CH3 CH4
ANT. IN
OUT
RF OUT
RF OUT
RF Cable
(supplied)
VIDEO
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CHECK CONTENTS
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 37).
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SITUATE VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
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CONNECT VCR TO TV
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
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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 ANT. IN jack
on the rear of the VCR.
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF
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.
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. 21).
●
For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 35).
SELECT VCR CHANNEL
Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on
the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.
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CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
● "Auto" blinks on the front display panel.
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If you are using this VCR in a location other than in the
U.S.A.:
Turn on the VCR and perform language setting (Z pg. 8).
If you are using this VCR in the U.S.A.:
Perform Plug & Play (Z pg. 6).
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For Customers in the U.S.A.*:
Plug & Play
INITIAL SETTINGS
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.
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
ATTENTION
If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set
the clock and tuner channels manually. (Z pg.9 – 13)
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 13.
PLUG & PLAY SETUP
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg. 4). Then
connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not
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power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will
be set automatically.
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 CH5∞ 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 an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display
panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed" on
next page.
During Initial Auto Clock Set
"Auto" blinks.
● If an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed" on next page.
* Plug & Play also functions if the VCR is in an area bordering the U.S.A. and can receive the clock setting data of a PBS station
located in the U.S.A.; however, if Plug & Play does not function properly, perform manual clock setting. (
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.
Z pg. 9 and 11)
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INFORMATION
● If "AUTO CLOCK" is set to "ON" at the 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 of "AUTO
CLOCK" is "ON".
● 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.
What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed
● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from
an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto (Z pg. 10) or
Manual Clock Set (
● If “– –:– –” appears on the display, 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 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 the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (
channel set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (
Z pg. 11) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again.
Z pg. 11). Auto
Z pg. 12).
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POWER
MENU
OK
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).
● Make sure that the VCR's power is on.
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POWER
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ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
2
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”
by pressing CH5∞ or
PUSH JOG%fi, then
press OK or PUSH JOG .
SELECT LANGUAGE
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "LANGUAGE"
3
by pressing CH 5∞ or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG to
select the desired
language.
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MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
= INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
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3
RETURN TO NORMAL
4
CH5∞
PUSH JOG
SCREEN
Press MENU.
4
Clock
CH
OK
MENU
POWER
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
MENU
OK
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3
POWER
2
CH
PUSH JOG
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If you are using this VCR in a location other than in the U.S.A.:
After you finish step 4, go to step 5 of "Manual" on page 11.
If you are using this VCR in the U.S.A.:
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the
Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock
setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5.
If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (Z pg. 11)
Preparation
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
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ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN
At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
3
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET”
by pressing CH5∞ or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
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ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) at the Initial Set
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screen to “CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
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MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
= INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
=CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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MENU
CH
OK
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Semi-Auto (In the U.S.A.
only)
You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone setting
manually.
SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON
At the Clock Set screen,
press OK or PUSH JOG
5
to move the highlight bar
to "AUTO CLOCK" and
press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi to set to "ON".
a– To select the Host
Channel — go to step 6
b– To select the D.S.T.
mode — go to step 7
c– To select the Time Zone — go to step 8
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NOTE:
The time that has been set previously will be erased
when "AUTO CLOCK", "HOST CH", "D.S.T." or "TIME
ZONE" setting is changed.
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4
CH
SELECT HOST CHANNEL
You can either select "AUTO" or enter a PBS channel
number. Move the highlight bar to "HOST CH" by
6
pressing OK or PUSH JOG , then press CH5∞ or
PUSH JOG%fi to set to "AUTO" or the desired PBS
channel number.
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NOTE:
There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock
setting data.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
1:00PM 12/24 98 THU
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T. : AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
OK
SELECT D.S.T. MODE
3
PUSH JOG
You have three choices:
a– Select "AUTO" and the adjustment to your VCR's
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**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
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is
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 does not apply
to you.
Move the highlight bar to "D.S.T." by pressing OK or
PUSH JOG , then press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to
select the desired mode.
adjusted to 3:00 AM.
adjusted to 1:00 AM.
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SELECT TIME ZONE
You can select the time zone automatically or manually.
Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by pressing OK
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or PUSH JOG , then press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%
to select "AUTO" or the desired time zone.
AUTO ATLANTIC
HAWAII EASTERN
ALASKA CENTRAL
PACIFIC MOUNTAIN
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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 6, be sure
to select the correct time zone manually.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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IMPORTANT
Turn 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.
fi
Manual
SET TIME
Press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi until the desired
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time appears, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .
● Press and hold CH5∞
or PUSH JOG%fi to
change the time by 30
minutes.
● When the time is entered manually, "AUTO CLOCK"
will be automatically set to "OFF", and "HOST CH"
and "TIME ZONE" will disappear.
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TIME DATE YEAR
– –:– –AM 1/ 1 98
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T. : AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SET DATE
Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi until the desired date
appears, then press OK or PUSH JOG .
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● Press and hold CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi to change
the date by 15 days.
SET YEAR
Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi until the desired year
appears, then press OK or PUSH JOG twice.
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SELECT D.S.T. MODE
Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to select the desired
mode.
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a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's
clock will be made on the clock itself.
b– Set to "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply
to you.
CLOCK SET
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START CLOCK
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
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To Make Corrections
Press OK or PUSH JOG until the item you want to change
blinks, then press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi.
If you are using this VCR in a location other than in the
U.S.A.:
When the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power
failure, the VCR's front display panel shows either an incorrect
time or "– –:– –". If this happens, perform manual clock setting
to adjust the clock.
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OK
CH
MENU
POWER
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Set Receivable Channels
Tuner
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV
mode).
MENU
OK
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•• ••
3
POWER
2
CH
PUSH JOG
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
2
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
3
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "AUTO
4
CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
● Receivable channels in
your area are
automatically assigned to
the CH 5∞ buttons, and
non-receivable channels
are skipped.
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.
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FUNCTION SET
= TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
BAND CATV
=AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
AUTO CHANNEL SET
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MAIN MENU
TUNER SET
SCANNING...
INFORMATION
The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the
correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set.
The selected band will be displayed on the right side of
"BAND" on the Tuner Set screen.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
5
CH
OK
MENU
MENU
OK
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EN 13
Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
Press MENU.
1
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK or
2
PUSH JOG .
ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN
Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "MANUAL
3
CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH
2
4
NUMBER
JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .
ADD OR SKIP DESIRED
CH
PUSH JOG
CHANNEL
Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
4
by pressing CH5∞ or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG to set
to "ADD" or "SKIP" as
required. Repeat for each
channel you want to add
or skip.
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TUNER SET
BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET
%
%
=MANUAL CHANNEL SET
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
(CATV)
CH 45 ADD
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
Press MENU.
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