JVC HR-J433U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J433U

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INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
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Model No. HR-J433U

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Serial No.

PU30425-1777

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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.

**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.

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.

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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 39–41 lists frequently-used terms, and

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

explained in the manual.

● 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

CONTENTS

5

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 7

Clock .....................................................7

Preparation .......................................................7

Language Select ............................................... 8

Clock Setting .....................................................8

Auto ...............................................................8

Semi-Auto ......................................................9

Manual ........................................................ 10

Tuner ...................................................11

Set Receivable Channels .................................11

Add Or Delete A Channel .............................. 13

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

S

RECORDING 14

Simple Playback ..................................14

Simple Recording .................................15

LAYBACK AND RECORDING

P

FEATURES 16

Playback .............................................16

Still Picture...................................................... 16

Slow, Reverse, Reverse Slow Or Fast-Motion

Picture ............................................................16

Manual Tracking............................................. 17

Superimpose ...................................................18

Skip Search .....................................................19

Repeat Playback ............................................. 19

Index Search ...................................................19

Instant ReView ................................................20

Counter Reset ..................................................20

Counter Memory ............................................ 20

Tape Position Indicator ................................... 21

Next-Function Memory .................................. 21

Recording ............................................22

For The Best Possible Picture .......................... 22

Preparation ..................................................22

Recording ....................................................23

Playback ......................................................24

Record One Program While

Watching Another .......................................... 25

Display Elapsed Recording Time..................... 25

EDITING 30

Edit To Or From Another VCR............... 30

Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 30

Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 31

Assemble Editing .................................32

SPECIAL FEATURES 33

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 33

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control.......... 34

Child Lock ......................................................34

TROUBLESHOOTING 35

Power ................................................. 35

Tape Transport .....................................35

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

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

Timer Recording ...................................36

Other Problems....................................36

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 37

Playback .............................................37

Recording ............................................37

Timer Recording ...................................37

SPECIFICATIONS 38
I

NDEX 39

List Of Terms ........................................ 39

Front View ...........................................40

Rear View ...........................................40

Front Display Panel ..............................41

Remote Control ....................................41

F

OR SERVICING 42

WARRANTY 43

TIMER RECORDING 26

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 26

On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 26

Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 28

Auto Timer ......................................................29

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AUDIO

Basic

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 38).

1

Connections

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

AC Power
Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Maching Transformer

TV

ANTENNA-IN
(Antenna or Cable input)

RF Cable
(provided)

75 ohm terminal

RF
OUT

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

2

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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

3

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.

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 (not supplied)

between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on
the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV.

CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

● Perform Auto clock setting (Z pg. 7).

4

Back of VCR

CH3 CH4

VIDEO

FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE

Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch
on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.

5

Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to perform
simple playback (Z pg. 14) and recording (Z pg. 15).

NOTES:

●

The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display
the audio and video signals from the VCR.

●

The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area.

●

If your TV has no AV input terminals, set the channel on the TV
to correspond to the CH3–CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.

●

Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it
to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show
while watching another (Z pg. 25).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 40).

INITIAL SETTINGS

POWER

TV/VIDEO

OK

MENU

CH5∞

Clock

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The time and date can be set automatically from additional 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. With the antenna cable connected,
your VCR can automatically set the clock when the power plug
is first connected to an AC outlet.

The auto clock function scans all the channels received by your
VCR to find the clock setting data of the Host Channel.

*Don’t turn the power on until the time (or “- - : - - ”) appears on
the front display panel.

Before the clock is set, AUTO appears on the display.

NOT SET

After setting, the current time appears (in hours and minutes).
The automatic clock setting function will normally set the clock

correctly. However, 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 Semi­Auto (Z pg. 9) or Manual (Z pg. 10) clock setting procedure.

If "AUTO" remains in the display for more than 30 minutes,
perform the Semi-Auto (Z pg. 9) or Manual (Z pg. 10) clock
setting procedure. In the case of Semi-Auto, you have to set the
Host Channel manually.

If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected,
the clock will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every
hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and
2:00 AM) according to the incoming PBS channel clock setting
data. (Automatic clock adjustments can only be received when
the VCR’s power is turned off.)

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. If everything is connected and set correctly,
perform the manual clock setting procedure (Z pg. 10).

SET

AM

Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press
TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is

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displayed on the front display panel.

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ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS

If you perform Auto or Semi-Auto clock setting procedures . . .

● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before

plugging your cable box into the AC outlet. (If you have
more than one PBS channel, you may have to select the
PBS channel if Auto clock setting is not successful.)

● The cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock

adjustment times, or the adjustment will not take place.

● If you perform Auto clock setting successfully, D.S.T. will

be set to “AUTO”. In this case, once the D.S.T.
adjustment time comes (Z pg. 9), your cable box must
be set to the PBS channel in your area or the adjustment
will not take place. If this is not satisfactory, change the
D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF” (Semi-Auto procedure,
step 6 or Manual procedure, step 3).

ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU

Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen.

2

ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to

3

“CUSTOM SET” by
pressing CH

SHUTTLE PLUS
press OK.

5

or

∞

5

, then

∞

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

VIDEO CALIBRATION

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

8

CH

OK

MENU

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Language Select

ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN

The messages are preset to
appear in English. If you

1

want to see them in
Spanish or French, place
the arrow next to
“LANGUAGE SELECT” by
pressing CH

PLUS

5

∞

5

, then press OK.

∞

or SHUTTLE

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

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

SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select
screen, place the arrow

2

next to the desired
language by pressing

5

CH

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

5

, then press MENU.

∞

The Custom Set screen
reappears.

Clock Setting

This step must be performed before going on to Auto, Semi-Auto
or Manual clock setting procedures (each starts from step 2).

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS

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

MENU

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SHUTTLE PLUS




OK

ACCESS MODE SELECT
SCREEN

Place the arrow at the
Custom Set screen next to

1

“OVERRIDE AUTO
CLOCK SET” by pressing

5

CH

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

5

, then press OK.

∞

Auto

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto
Clock Set screen, place the

2

arrow next to “AUTO
CLOCK SET” by pressing

5

CH

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

5

, then press OK.

∞

TURN OFF THE VCR

The Auto Clock Set screen
appears. Read the

3

message, press MENU to
return to the normal
screen, then turn off the
VCR until you see the time
displayed.

CUSTOM SET

=OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

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

OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET

=AUTO CLOCK SET

SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL CLOCK SET

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

AUTO CLOCK SET

TO AUTOMATICALLY SET
THE CLOCK, TURN THE VCR
OFF NOW.

LEAVE OFF UNTIL TIME IS
DISPLAYED ON VCR.

9

CH

OK

MENU

Semi-Auto

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow
next to “SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH▲▼

2

2

2

or SHUTTLE PLUS

5

, then press OK.

∞

8

q5

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MENU

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SHUTTLE PLUS

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CH

OK

**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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ACCESS SELECT SCREENS

At the Semi-Auto Clock
Set screen, place the

3

arrow next to the desired
mode by pressing CH▲▼
or SHUTTLE PLUS
then press OK.

To select the Host Channel
— step 4
To select the Time Zone
— step 5
To select the D.S.T. mode — step 6

5

,

∞

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

4

PBS channel number. For
automatic channel
selection, simply press
MENU. To manually select
the PBS channel, press the
appropriate NUMBER key,
CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS

5

to cycle through the channel numbers (hold button

∞

down to speed through numbers) and stop when the
desired number appears. Press MENU and the Semi­Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

NOTE:

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

HOST CHANNEL SELECT

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

SELECT TIME ZONE

You can either select
“AUTO”, or select the

5

correct zone. If you
selected "AUTO" in step 4
and if you live near the
boundary of an adjacent
time zone, or receive
cable TV channels, a PBS
channel from a different
time zone may become your host channel. Therefore,
in this case make sure to manually select the correct
time zone. Place the arrow next to your choice by
pressing CH
MENU to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

5

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

TIME ZONE SELECT

=AUTO MOUNTAIN

ATLANTIC PACIFIC
EASTERN ALASKA
CENTRAL HAWAII

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

5

∞

(TV)

CH AUTO

, then press

10

CH

OK

MENU

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

You have three choices:

a–Select “AUTO” and the

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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.

Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing

5

CH

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

5

D.S.T. SELECT

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

, then press MENU and

∞

=AUTO

ON
OFF

NUMBER

MENU

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OK

SHUTTLE PLUS

Manual

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the
arrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing

2

CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS

5

, then press OK.

∞

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to set the

3

date and time (if only 1
digit, press "0" first), and
press CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE

5

PLUS

and D.S.T. (Daylight
Saving Time) to “ON”
(automatic adjustment
based on VCR’s clock) or “OFF” (if D.S.T. doesn’t apply
to you).
Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T. settings, and when
you’re finished with this screen, press MENU to start
the clock.

to set AM/PM

∞

NOTE:

5

CH

and SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

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

MANUAL CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/96 MON
TIME – – : – – AM
D.S.T. ON

PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

5

can be used to perform

∞

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS ™ £ until the item you want to change

4

blinks, then set as in step 3.

Set Receivable Channels

CH

OK

MENU

TV/VIDEO

POWER

11

Tuner

MENU

12
45

8

7

0






POWER

3
6
9

CH

OK

SHUTTLE PLUS

2

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8

/

2

6

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER. If watching on channel 3 or 4, press
TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is

1

displayed on the front display panel.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing

5

CH

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

5

, then press OK.

∞

3

ACCESS BAND SCREEN

Place the arrow next to
"BAND" by pressing

4

5

CH

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

5

, then press OK.

∞

SET FREQUENCY BAND

If you receive your TV
channels from an external

5

antenna, select "TV". If
you receive your TV
channels from a cable TV
system, select "CATV".
Place the arrow next to
your choice by pressing

5

CH

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

5

, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

∞

=BAND

AFC
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

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

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

TUNER SET

BAND

TV

=CATV

12

CH

OK

MENU

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7

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3
6
9

CH

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6

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET

Place the arrow next to
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by

6

pressing CH
SHUTTLE PLUS

press OK. Receivable
channels in your area are
automatically assigned to

5

the CH
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 band
setting and connections and start again.

5

or

∞

5

buttons, and

∞

∞

, then

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

7

(TV)

CH 2 ADD

SCANNING ...

MENU



SHUTTLE PLUS




OK

CH

OK

MENU

NUMBER

ADD

CH.SKIP

MENU

12
45

8

7

0






3
6
9

CH

OK

SHUTTLE PLUS

2

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/

2

6

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN

Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner
procedure.

1

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH
SHUTTLE PLUS

5

, then press OK.

∞

5

2

MAKE SELECTION

Place the arrow next to
"SPCL" by pressing CH

3

or SHUTTLE PLUS
then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.

5

∞

5

,

∞

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

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH

5

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

5

, then press OK.

∞

4

STORE DESIRED CHANNEL

Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or

5

by pressing CH
SHUTTLE PLUS
press ADD to add or
CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat

for each channel you want
to store or skip.

5

or

∞
5

, then

∞

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 125 SKIP

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

13

or

∞

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

6

14

FF (Fast-Forward)

PLAY

REW (Rewind)

STOP

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

TV/VIDEO

Simple
Playback

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

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

1

pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much
pressure when inserting.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

● If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select

the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front
display panel.

● 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

2

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8

/

2

6

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.
To go forward, press FF.

2

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "VIDEO CALIBRATION" appears on screen
(Z pg. 24).

3

STOP PLAYBACK

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

4

REW (Rewind)

12
45

8

7

0






3
6
9

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 a recorded Super VHS tape.