JVC HR-J4405UM 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.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

POWER SYSTEM:

This set operates on voltage of AC 110 – 220V`, 50/60 Hz
with automatic switching.

Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the type
of your AC WALL outlet.

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.

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),
Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.

n Dispose of used battery promptly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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 40 – 42 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.

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.

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.

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

TM

is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM

DSS
Hughes Electronics. PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of
Primestar Partners, L.P. DISH Network
Echostar Communications Corporation.

TM

is a trademark of

CONTENTS

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NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 4

I

Basic Connections .................................. 4

NITIAL SETTINGS 6

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Plug & Play .................................................. 6

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

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

Tuner .......................................................... 10

Set Receivable Channels ..........................................10

Add Or Delete A Channel........................................ 11

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

S

RECORDING 12

Simple Playback ......................................... 12

Simple Recording ........................................ 13

LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 14

P

Playback Features ...................................... 14

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback..................... 14

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................14

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback ..... 14

High-Speed Search ..................................................15

Skip Search ..............................................................15

Index Search ............................................................15

Instant ReView......................................................... 16

Manual Tracking ...................................................... 16

Video Stabilizer .......................................................17

Repeat Playback ......................................................18

Counter Reset ..........................................................18

Tape Position Indicator ............................................18

Next-Function Memory............................................ 18

Superimpose ............................................................19

B.E.S.T. Picture System ................................ 20

Preparation ..............................................................20

Recording ................................................................21

Playback ..................................................................21

Recording Features ..................................... 22

Record One Program While

Watching Another.................................................... 22

Display Elapsed Recording Time.............................. 22

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)....................... 23

PECIAL FEATURES 34

S

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control .............................. 34

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ...................35

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control.............. 36

ROUBLESHOOTING 37

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Power ........................................................ 37

Tape Transport............................................ 37

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

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

Timer Recording.......................................... 38

Other Problems .......................................... 38

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 39

Q

Playback .................................................... 39

Recording ...................................................39

Timer Recording.......................................... 39

NDEX 40

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

Rear View .................................................. 41

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

Remote Control ........................................... 42

PECIFICATIONS 43

S

ENGLISH

IMER RECORDING 24

T

VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ................... 24

VCR Plus+ Setup ......................................... 26

Express Timer Programming ....................... 28

Check, Cancel And Revise Programs ....................... 30

Auto SP→EP Timer ..................................................31

Auto Timer............................................................... 31

DITING 32

E

Edit To Another VCR .................................... 32

Control Two JVC VCRs ............................................ 32

Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ...... 33

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VIDE

Basic Connections

Connect the power plug to an
AC outlet
lithium battery. (See below)

AC Power Cord

before installing the

AC Outlet

Antenna or Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer
(not supplied)

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

ANT. IN
(Antenna or Cable input)

Coaxial Cable

ANT. IN

OUT

CH3 CH4

AUDIO

VIDEO

RF OUT

Back of VCR

RF OUT

Back of VCR

CH3 CH4

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Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first
before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the
battery's service life will be drastically shortened.

TV

Audio/Video Cable
(not supplied)

75 ohm terminal

300 ohm terminal

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet

1

and turn off the VCR power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it

in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-

ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out
the lithium battery.

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

RF Cable (supplied)

A

EN 5

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 43).

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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. 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.

If your TV has AUDIO IN L and R connectors, connect
the VCR to the L connector.

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. 22).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 41).

CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

4

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

Perform Plug & Play (Z pg. 6 and 7).

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POWER

MENU

CH5∞

OK

Plug & Play

INITIAL SETTINGS

The Plug & Play function simplifies installation by guiding you
through the procedures of setting the language, clock and tuner
channels — simply follow the on-screen menus that appear
when the POWER button is first pressed to power on the VCR
after you connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

Before starting...

● Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN jack on the
VCR and plug the power cord into the AC outlet.

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

POWER

MENU

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OK

PUSH JOG

IMPORTANT

● Don't press any buttons on the VCR or remote that are
not directly related to the step you are performing while
Plug & Play is in progress.

● If you perform Plug & Play successfully during
installation, there's no need to separately perform the
Language Select, Clock Set or Channel Set procedures,
but if adjustments become necessary they can be
performed as follows:
– To change the selected language Z pg. 8
– To reset or adjust the time Z pg. 9
– To add/delete channels manually Z pg. 11
– To reset the tuner after moving to a different location

Z pg. 10

PERFORM PLUG & PLAY
SETUP

Press POWER.

● The Language Select screen appears.

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SELECT LANGUAGE

Press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi to move the

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highlight bar (arrow) to
your desired language
(ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL),
then press OK or PUSH

%

JOG .

● The Clock Set screen
appears.

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

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

SET TIME

Press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi to set the hour,

3

then press OK or PUSH
JOG .

● Press and hold either
button to delay or
advance the time by 30
minutes.

%

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 98

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

SET DATE

Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to set the date, then
press OK or PUSH JOG .

4

● Press and hold either button to change the date by 15
days.

%

SET YEAR

Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to set the year.

5

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MENU

OK

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START AUTO CHANNEL
SET

Press MENU.

● Receivable channels in

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your area are automati­cally assigned to the
CH5∞ (+/–) buttons,
and non-receivable
channels are skipped.

● If the tuner channels have
been set properly "SCAN
COMPLETED" will be displayed on the screen. If "NO
SIGNAL" is displayed on the screen, make sure that the
antenna cable is connected to the VCR properly and
press OK or PUSH JOG . The VCR will try Auto
Channel Set again.

%

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

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EN 7

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

MENU

1

3

CH+/–

OK

PUSH JOG

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POWER

MENU

OK

CH

Language

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

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

POWER

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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 “AJUSTE
INICIAL” by pressing

CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi,
then press OK or PUSH

%

JOG .

SELECT LANGUAGE

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

4

pressing CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG to select the

desired language.

%

MENU PRINCIPAL

AJUSTE DE FUNCION
AJUSTE DE SINTONIZADOR

= AJUSTE INICIAL

ELEGIR CON (5,∞), Y (OK)
PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR

AJUSTE INICIAL

AJUSTE DE RELOJ

=IDIOMA ESPAÑOL

ELEGIR CON (5,∞), Y (OK)
PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR

MENU

1

3

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

5

OK

PUSH JOG

Clock

POWER

MENU

OK

CH

EN 9

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

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

POWER

MENU

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OK

PUSH JOG

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 .

%

FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET

= INITIAL SET

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

ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) at the Initial Set

4

screen to “CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH

JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .

%

=CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

SET TIME

Press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi until the desired

5

time appears, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .

● Press and hold CH5∞
or PUSH JOG%fi to
change the time by 30
minutes.

%

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 98

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

SET DATE

Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG %fi until the desired date
appears, then press OK or PUSH JOG .

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● Press and hold CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to change
the date by 15 days.

SET YEAR

Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi until the desired year
appears.

7

MAIN MENU

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

%

START CLOCK

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

8

To Make Corrections

Press OK or PUSH JOG until the item you want to change
blinks, then press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG

%

%

.

fi

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POWER

MENU

OK

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Receivable Channels

Tuner

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

POWER

MENU

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CH

OK

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 .

%

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 CH5∞ (+/–) 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

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EN 11

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

JOG%fi, then press OK or
PUSH JOG .

%

TUNER SET

BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET

%

=MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

MENU

1

3

OK

PUSH JOG

ADD OR SKIP DESIRED
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.

%

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

5

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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FF

PLAY

REW

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

STOP

Simple
Playback

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

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

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

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

● The counter is automatically reset to "0:00:00".

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

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START
POINT

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

2

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM" appears on the
screen (when B.E.S.T. is set to "ON" Z pg. 20).

3

STOP PLAYBACK

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

4

REW (Rewind)

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FF (Fast-Forward)

INFORMATION

This video recorder is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI
PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS
format with regular VHS resolution.

● SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

● S-VHS recording is not possible with this video recorder.

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 regular
VHS signals only.

Simple

STOP/EJECT

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

REC

EN 13

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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Recording

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

CH

TV/VCR

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CH

NUMBER

SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL

Press CH5
keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a

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few seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

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

. Or press the appropriate NUMBER

∞ (+/–)

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

3

START RECORDING

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

4

5

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the first
SP and the first EP recording after inserting the
cassette (when B.E.S.T. is set to "ON",

PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During record pause, you can change the recording
channel by using the CH5
NUMBER keys.

B.E.S.T. will not take place if the tape speed is
changed while in record pause mode.

∞ (+/–)

Z pg. 20).

buttons or

REC

PLAY

1

3

SP/EP

STOP RECORDING

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

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PAUSE

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer
Recording or timer recording), the recording will resume
automatically when power is restored to the VCR.

Accidental erasure prevention

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

Record safety tab

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PLAY

CH

PAUSE

PLAY

Playback
Features

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

Still Picture/Frame-By­Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH

(–)

∞

button to correct the picture.

1

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY­FRAME PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

OR

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Press PUSH JOG £ repeatedly for forward frame-by­frame playback or PUSH JOG ™ repeatedly for
reverse frame-by-frame playback.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow
Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK

For hands-free slow-motion, press and release PUSH
JOG ™ during playback to decrease speed in the

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forward direction. Continue to press and release PUSH
JOG ™ to select the reverse slow motion, reverse

play and reverse search modes.

OR

During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG £ for

CH

PAUSE

forward slow motion, or press and hold PUSH JOG
™ for reverse slow motion. Release to return to still
picture.

OR

For forward slow motion during still picture, press and
hold PAUSE for more than 2 seconds. Press PAUSE
again to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

5 (+) or

NOTE: Refer to the following for the operations described

on this page.

C

H

V

+

T

PUSH JOG

T

V

V

O

L

–

Reverse

slow motion

T

Reverse

Reverse

search

3 steps 5 steps 5 steps 4 steps

Reverse

play

+

L

O

V

V

T

–

V

H

C

Slow motion Play

PUSH JOG

Forward

Forward

search

Variable-Speed Search/
Reverse Motion Playback

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH

During playback, repeatedly press and release PUSH
JOG ™ or £ to select the search speed.

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● To increase the speed in the forward direction, press
and release £ repeatedly to select the various
forward search modes.

● To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press
and release ™.

● To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play
mode, continue to press ™ repeatedly after
selecting all the forward slow motion modes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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PLAY

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High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH

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

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To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

NOTE:

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

resumes.

Skip Search

SKIP OVER UNWANTED
SECTIONS

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

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playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

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

REW

1

3

SKIP SEARCH

FF

PUSH JOG

Index Search

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

START SEARCH

While the tape is stopped, press PUSH JOG ™ or

fi

£ ( or ).

%

1

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

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

PUSH JOG ™ or £ ( or ) repeatedly until the

2

correct number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIM­POSE is set to ON (Z pg. 19). Playback begins
automatically when the desired recording is located.

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

NOTE:

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

fi

%

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FF

REW

CH

REVIEW

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

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Instant ReView

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

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged, press

REVIEW.

1

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

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

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

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

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

Manual Tracking

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

REW

1

3

FF

ENGAGE MANUAL
TRACKING MODE

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

1

automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.

ADJUST MANUAL
TRACKING

(+) or

Press CH 5
remote. Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for
coarse adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting

2

until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

(–) on the VCR's front panel or

∞

RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING

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

3

● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, B.E.S.T. is
automatically activated.

NOTES:

●

To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust
tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.

●

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

5

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CH

MENU

OK

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Video Stabilizer

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "FUNCTION

2

SET" by pressing CH5∞ or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .

%

ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "VIDEO

3

STABILIZER" by pressing

CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%

then press

JOG

OK or PUSH

%

to set to "ON"

fi,

.

MAIN MENU

= FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET
INITIAL SET

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

FUNCTION

AUTO TIMER OFF
SUPERIMPOSE ON
AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

=VIDEO STABILIZER ON

B.E.S.T. ON

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

MENU

3

OK

PUSH JOG

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

4

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

The Superimpose mode indications may jitter vertically when
"VIDEO STABILIZER" is set to "ON".

18 EN

PLAY

STOP

POWER

PAUSE

STOP

FF

PLAY

DISPLAY

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Repeat Playback

START REPEAT

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

1

REW

POWER

● The entire tape is played back 50 times.

STOP REPEAT

To stop, press STOP at any time.

2

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or PUSH JOG ™ or

£

also stops Repeat Playback.

SP

VCR

C.RESET

REW

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3

2

TIMER

4

FF

PAUSE

PUSH JOG

Counter Reset

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Press C.RESET.

1

NOTE:

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

Tape Position Indicator

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

NOTES:

●

"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not
appear (Z pg. 19).

●

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

Next-Function Memory

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

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

+++

BE

COUNT 0:33:27

NOTE:

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

CH

MENU

OK

MENU

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3

OSD

2

4

OK

PUSH JOG

EN 19

Superimpose

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK or

2

PUSH JOG .

SELECT SUPERIMPOSE SET
MODE

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE"

3

by pressing CH5∞ or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG to

select the desired mode:

a– Select "ON" if you want

b– Select "OFF" if you do not want the superimposed

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

%

FUNCTION

AUTO TIMER OFF

=SUPERIMPOSE ON

AUTO SP

%

the superimposed
operational indications
on the TV screen.

operational indications on the screen.

=EP TIMER OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
B.E.S.T. ON

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

4

To recall an indication

1 Press OSD.

n 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, are left displayed on the screen.

2 Press OSD again to clear the display.

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

Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode

When the channel is changed, the new

channel is displayed on the screen for 5

seconds.

Clock time

Tape position indicator

CH 125 RECORD
THU 12:00 AM PAUSE

BE

NOTES:

●

If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is
displayed regardless of the Superimpose mode setting.

●

If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the
channel number is displayed regardless of the Superimpose
mode setting.

] SP

+++

INDEX-1

COUNT –1:23:45

Counter reading

Operation mode

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

Tape speed indication

"Cassette Loaded" mark

When a cassette is loaded, the mark is
displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the
VCR's EJECT button is pushed.

INDEX indication

20 EN

CH

MENU

POWER

OK

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

B.E.S.T.
Picture System

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

The B.E.S.T. (Biconditional Equalized Signal Tracking) checks
the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and
compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality
recording and playback pictures. *The default setting is "ON".

Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG%fi to move the

3

highlight bar (arrow) to
“FUNCTION SET”, then
press OK or PUSH JOG .

%

MAIN MENU

= FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET
INITIAL SET

MENU

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POWER

2

4

OK

PUSH JOG

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

SELECT B.E.S.T. MODE

Press CH5∞ or PUSH

%

to move the

JOG

fi

highlight bar (arrow) to

4

"B.E.S.T.", then press OK or
PUSH JOG to set to

"ON" or "OFF".

%

NOTE:

When recording or when
playing back tapes recorded on this VCR set the B.E.S.T.
to "ON".

AUTO TIMER OFF
SUPERIMPOSE ON
AUTO SP
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

=B.E.S.T. ON

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

5

FUNCTION

=EP TIMER OFF

EN 21

0

PAUSE

PLAY

REC

PLAY

Recording

Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 13 ("Simple Recording") before
continuing.

START RECORDING

Press and hold REC and
press PLAY on the remote

1

control, or press REC on
the VCR's front panel.

● The VCR takes about 7
seconds to assess the
quality of the tape in
use, then recording
begins with the picture
level optimized.

DURING B.E.S.T.

START END

+++

B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM

+

1

REC

3

PAUSE

Playback

The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start
playback.

Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 12 ("Simple Playback") before
continuing.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The VCR adjusts the

1

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

B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM

NOTES:

●

When using rental tapes,
or tapes recorded on other VCRs, set “B.E.S.T.” in step
4 of the Preparation procedure to either “ON” or
“OFF” as desired to give the best picture (Z pg. 20).

●

The B.E.S.T. Picture System screen only appears at the
beginning of automatic tracking. Even though the
screen doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. function
is operative.

●

To display the B.E.S.T. Picture System screen,
“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to "ON" or the B.E.S.T.
Picture System screen will not appear (Z pg. 19).

NOTES:

●

B.E.S.T. occurs immedi­ately prior to both the
first SP and the first EP
recording after inserting
the cassette. It does not
take place during
recording.

●

In the case of timer
recording, B.E.S.T. takes
place for both SP and EP before the first timer recording
after inserting the cassette (regardless of the tape speed
selected for that recording).

●

Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data is
canceled. The next time the cassette is used for
recording, B.E.S.T. is re-performed.

●

While B.E.S.T. is operative, the PAUSE button will not
function.

●

To display the B.E.S.T Picture System, "SUPERIM­POSE" must be set to "ON" or the B.E.S.T. Picture
System screen will not appear (Z pg. 19).

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

START END

+++

B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM

ATTENTION

n As B.E.S.T. takes place before recording actually starts,

there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY on
the remote, or REC on the VCR's front panel, are pressed.
To make sure you record the desired scene or program
completely, first perform the following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC to engage the

RECORD PAUSE mode.

● The VCR then automatically checks the condition of
the tape and, after about 7 seconds, re-enters RECORD
PAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.
n If you want to bypass B.E.S.T. and start recording right

away, set "B.E.S.T." to "OFF" in step 4 of the Preparation
procedure (Z pg. 20).

+

22 EN

Recording
Features

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Record One Program While
Watching Another

ENGAGE TV MODE

During recording...

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

1

you are using the RF connection (Z pg. 4) to view
the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being
recorded disappears.)

● If you are using the AV connection (Z pg. 4) to view
the output from your VCR, change the TV's input
mode from AV to TV.

C.RESET

TV/VCR

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2

4

SELECT CHANNEL FOR
VIEWING

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

2

Display Elapsed Recording
Time

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

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

1

tape runs.

DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON
SCREEN

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

2

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

● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Z pg. 19).

● The indications are not recorded.

Instant Timer

REC

Recording

EN 23

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

START RECORDING

Press REC on the front panel.

1

(ITR)

SP

VCR

ENGAGE ITR MODE

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

2

SET RECORDING
DURATION

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

REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording

3

time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

24 EN

CH

VCR Plus+
Timer
Programming

TIMER RECORDING

Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically
record a program that will be broadcast at some future time.
The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+
or Express Timer Programming up to 8 shows as far as a year in
advance. (Z pg. 24 or 28)
The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need
to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the
timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for
the TV program you wish to record and the VCR's timer will be
automatically programmed. (The PlusCodes are the numbers
next to the programs in most TV listings.)

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

CANCEL

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LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is present.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

1

ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN

Press PROG. on the
remote control.

2

● The clock must be set in
order to access the VCR
Plus+ screen. If you
haven’t set the clock, the
Main Menu screen
appears after an error
message is displayed.
Refer to page 6 for the Plug & Play procedure or page
9 for the clock setting procedure.

VCR PLUS+

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
PRESS (+/–) TO SET

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

3

PlusCode number printed
in the TV listings for the
TV program you wish to
record and press OK.

If the Guide Channel Set
screen appears, go to step

4. If the VCR Plus+

Program screen appears, go to step 5.

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

VCR PLUS+

123

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

THEN (OK)

PROG.

1

3

OK

PUSH JOG

INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL
NUMBER

The Guide Channel
Number, which is assigned

4

to the TV or cable station
for the PlusCode number
that you entered in step 3,
will appear automatically
on the Guide Channel Set
screen. Input the number
of the channel on which
the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on
the VCR or cable box using the NUMBER keys, CH5
or PUSH JOG %fi, then press OK.

● The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when
you input the PlusCode number of a station for which
the Guide Channel number has not been set already.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH: 12

VCR CH : –– –

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

∞

SP/EP

NUMBER "9"

CANCEL

NUMBER "8"

STOP+/–

PROG.

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TIMER

CHECK PROGRAM DATA

The PlusCode number you
entered and the matching

5

Timer-Recording informa­tion is displayed on the
Program screen. Check to
make sure it’s accurate.

● To change the stop time,
press STOP +/–.

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

● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access the
VCR Plus+ screen again and input the correct
PlusCode number.

● If the PlusCode number you inputted is incorrect,
"ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of
the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is
for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is
displayed for about 5 seconds and the VCR Plus+
screen reappears.

(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)

START STOP
8:00PM = 10:00PM
DATE CH

12/24/98 12 SP

THU

PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY
STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP)
PRESS (OK) TO END

EN 25

PROGRAM 1

3

OK

ATTENTION

If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program
overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray
will be recorded.

Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number

Program 1

Program 2

Pattern 2: The program that is broadcast earlier will be

Program 1

Pattern 3: The program that is broadcast earlier will be

Program 1

will be recorded.

10:00

recorded.

10:00

Program 2

recorded, followed by the remaining portion of
the other program.

10:00

11:00

CH10
CH40 Not recorded

11:00

CH10

CH40

11:00

CH10

Program 2

12:00

12:00

Not recorded

12:00

CH40

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP.

6

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal

7

screen appears.

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and "‰"
is displayed on the display panel.

8

IMPORTANT

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting
station's channel number has been changed, the wrong
VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR
Plus+ Program screen in step 5. When this happens, set the
correct the Guide Channel number for that station.
(Z pg. 26, "VCR Plus+ Setup")

NOTES:

●

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

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s
memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is
not exhausted).

●

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

Not recorded

26 EN

MENU

POWER

CH

OK

VCR Plus+
Setup

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

IMPORTANT

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting
station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR
or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+
Program screen (Z step 5 on page 25). When this happens,
perform the following steps to set the correct the Guide
Channel number for that station.

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

POWER

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To ensure that VCR Plus+Timer Recording operates correctly it
is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel Set " for each
station. Please read the following information carefully.

VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

MENU

1

3

OK

PUSH JOG

2

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

5

Press CH
JOG

highlight bar (arrow) to

3

“INITIAL SET”, then press
OK or PUSH JOG .

∞

%

to move the

fi

or PUSH

%

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET

= INITIAL SET

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

NUMBER

CH

MENU

OK

MENU

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3

2

4

OK

PUSH JOG

ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL
SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or PUSH
JOG %fi to move the

4

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

%

JOG .

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH

=GUIDE CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL
NUMBER

Press CH5∞, PUSH JOG

%

5

fi or the appropriate

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

%

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

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : – – –

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL
NUMBER

5

Press CH

%fi or the appropriate

NUMBER keys to input the

6

number of the channel on
which the Guide
Channel’s broadcasts are
received. Then press OK
or PUSH JOG .

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for

each instance.

, PUSH JOG

∞

%

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

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

=

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : 47

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

EN 27

INITIAL SET

7

ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS

● In order to set the Guide Channel for a cable program,
you must select your cable box's output channel as the
VCR channel in step 6. If the cable box is connected to
your VCR's ANT. IN connector, select the cable box's RF
output channel. If the cable box is connected to your
VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors, press
NUMBER key "0" to select "F-1" as the VCR channel.

● It is important that you keep the cable box ON and
tuned to the cable station of the program you want to
record until timer recording is completed.

28 EN

STOP+/–

DATE+/–

Express Timer
Programming

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

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8
shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be
set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 6 or 9).

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

1

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

ACCESS VCR PLUS+
SCREEN

Press PROG.

2

ACCESS PROGRAM
SCREEN

Press START +/–. (If you’re
just starting out,

3

“PROGRAM 1” appears.)

PROGRAM 1

START STOP

– –:– –AM = – –:– –AM

DATE CH

– –/– –/– – – – – S P

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,

9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

START+/–

PROG.

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3

2

4

SET PROGRAM START TIME

Press START +/– to enter
the time you want

4

recording to start.

● Press and hold START
+/– to move in 30-

minute increments, or
press and release
repeatedly to move 1
minute at a time.

START STOP

8:00 AM = – –:– –AM

DATE CH

– –/– –/– – – – – S P

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,

9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

SET PROGRAM STOP TIME

Press STOP +/– to enter the time you want recording to
stop.

5

● Press and hold STOP +/– to move in 30-minute
increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1
minute at a time.

SET PROGRAM DATE

Press DATE +/–. (The current date is displayed on
screen. The date you enter appears in its place.)

6

PROGRAM 1

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NUMBER "8"

SP/EP

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0

2

4

NUMBER "9"

TIMER

CH

SET CHANNEL NUMBER

Press CH +/–.

● Holding down CH +/– rapidly scans through the

7

channels.

● If you are using a cable box, enter the cable box
channel, not the channel to be recorded. The channel
to be recorded must be selected on the cable box.
(The cable box channel is the VCR's channel that
displays the channels received by the cable box.)

● To timer-record cable or DBS channels through an
external tuner connected to the VCR's external input
connectors, press the NUMBER key "0" so that "F-1"
appears instead of a channel number.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the tape speed.

EN 29

ATTENTION

If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program
overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray
will be recorded.

Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number

Program 1

Program 2

Pattern 2: The program that is broadcast earlier will be

Program 1

Pattern 3: The program that is broadcast earlier will be

Program 1

PROG.

10:00

10:00

Program 2

10:00

1

3

will be recorded.

11:00

CH10
CH40 Not recorded

recorded.

11:00

CH10

CH40

recorded, followed by the remaining portion of
the other program.

11:00

CH10

Program 2

12:00

12:00

Not recorded

12:00

OK

CH40

8

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED"
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal

9

screen appears.

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and "‰"
is displayed on the display panel.

10

To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

. . . anytime during steps 2 through 8, press WEEKLY (NUMBER
key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (NUMBER key “8”) for
daily serials (Monday–Friday). Either "WEEKLY" or "DAILY"
appears on the screen. Pressing the button again makes the
corresponding indication disappear.

NOTES:

●

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

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory
backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery is not
exhausted).

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

Not recorded

30 EN

STOP+/–

DATE+/–

POWER

MENU

OK

SP/EP

PROG. CHECK

CH

POWER

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check, Cancel And Revise
Programs

DISENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

1

ACCESS PROGRAM
CHECK SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK.

2

PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
2 10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
3 11:30P 01:00 125 12/25
4
5
6
7
8

PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT

CANCEL

START+/–

MENU

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1

3

2

TIMER

4

CH+/–

OK

PUSH JOG

ACCESS PROGRAM
SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information.
Each time you press PROG. CHECK, the next program's

3

information appears.

To Cancel Or Revise A Program...

CANCEL OR REVISE A
PROGRAM

To cancel a program, press CANCEL.
To revise a program, press the appropriate button:

4

START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH +/–, SP/EP.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary. If
there are still programs remaining, go to step 6.

5

RE-ENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER.

6

EN 31

Auto SP→EP Timer

If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record
the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode
to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy
when recording a program of more than 2 hours in length.

For Example . . .

Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120­minute tape

Approximately 110 minutes

SP mode

Total 140 minutes

Make sure you set "AUTO SP→EP TIMER" to “ON” at the
Function screen before the timer recording starts.

Approximately 30 minutes

EP mode

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK or

2

PUSH JOG .

SELECT AUTO SP→EP
TIMER SET MODE

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "AUTO SP→EP

3

TIMER" by pressing CH5∞
or PUSH JOG%fi, then
press OK or PUSH JOG
to set to "ON".

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

%

FUNCTION

AUTO TIMER OFF
SUPERIMPOSE ON

%

= AUTO SP

=EP TIMER ON

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
B.E.S.T. ON

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

Auto Timer

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

ACCESS FUNCTION SET
SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK or

2

PUSH JOG .

%

SELECT AUTO TIMER SET
MODE

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "AUTO TIMER"

3

by pressing CH5∞ or
PUSH JOG%fi, then press
OK or PUSH JOG to set

to "ON" or "OFF".

=AUTO TIMER OFF

%

FUNCTION

SUPERIMPOSE ON
AUTO SP

=EP TIMER OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
B.S.E.T. ON

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

4

NOTE:

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

4

NOTES:

●

If you have programmed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more
programs, the second program and those thereafter may not
fit on the tape if you set the Auto SP→EP Timer mode to
"ON". In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then
set the tape speed manually during timer programming.

●

In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature
may leave a slight non-recorded section at the end of the tape.

●

There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the
VCR switches from SP to EP mode.

●

The Auto SP→EP Timer feature is not available during ITR
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will work with the
following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.

32 EN

EDITING

You can use your VCR as the player and another VCR as the
recorder.

Edit To
Another VCR

Player Your VCR

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Audio/Video Cable
(not supplied)

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable between your VCR's VIDEO OUT
and AUDIO OUT connectors and another VCR’s

1

VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

● When connecting to a Hi-Fi VCR, connect your
VCR's AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L
connector on the Hi-Fi VCR.

LOAD CASSETTES

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

2

SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE

Set the other VCR's auxiliary (AV) input mode.

3

START PLAYER

Press PLAY on your VCR.

4

NOTE:

If you don't want to record the superimposed indication
on the edited tape, be sure to set "SUPERIMPOSE" to
OFF before pressing PLAY (Z pg. 19).

Recorder

VCR

NUMBER "1"

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STOP

Another VCR

POWER

NUMBER "2"

2

4

START RECORDER

Set the other VCR to its record mode.

5

Control Two JVC VCRs

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs
independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A
code control signals and another set to respond to B code
control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code
signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code
signals. You can easily modify your VCR to respond to B code
signals.

1 Unplug the VCR's power cord from the AC outlet.
2 While holding down VCR on the remote control, press the

NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP.

3 Plug the VCR's power cord back into the AC outlet.
4 Press POWER on the remote control to turn the VCR's

power on.

The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.
To set the VCR back to respond to A code signals, repeat the
same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER
key "1" instead of "2" in step 2.
You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by
switching the remote's code between A and B (Z Step 2).

EN 33

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

Edit From A
Camcorder Or
Another VCR

Recorder Your VCR

Player

AUDIO IN

AV cable
(not supplied)

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

Camcorder

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s or the
playback VCR's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT

1

connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN
connectors.

● When using a Hi-Fi camcorder or a Hi-Fi VCR,
connect its AUDIO OUT L connector to the AUDIO
IN connector on your VCR.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into your VCR and
the playback cassette into the camcorder or the

2

playback VCR.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT
MODE

Press NUMBER key “0” to set your VCR to F-1.

3

START PLAYER

Set the camcorder or the playback VCR to its play
mode.

4

NOTE:

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

or

Another VCR

Player

NUMBER "0"

AUDIO OUT

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START RECORDER

Set your VCR to its record mode.

5

2

4

34 EN

TV

TV VOL –

TV/VCR

STOP

TV CH –

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ENTER

2

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TV CH+

TV VOL+

POWER

NUMBER

CH

SPECIAL FEATURES

TV Multi-Brand Remote
Control

The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC
remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs
listed below.

TURN ON THE TV

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

1

SET TV BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart at bottom left. While holding down

TV on the VCR's remote control, enter your TV’s brand

2

code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.
Follow the example shown below.

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

● GRADIENTE and PHILICO have several different
codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try
entering another.

OPERATE TV

Press TV and POWER in succession to see if the TV’s
power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations.

3

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

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

● To operate your TV, press TV first, then press the
corresponding button: POWER, TV/VCR, TV CH +/–,
and NUMBER keys (or ENTER). TV VOL. can be used
without pressing TV.

● To operate your video recorder, press the VCR button
to set the remote control to the Video mode.

TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

JVC 01
GRADIENTE 02, 11, 12, 16
PHILIPS 03
CCE 03
SANYO 04
PHILICO 05, 09, 17
SHARP 06
TOSHIBA 07
MITSUBISHI 08
SAMSUNG 10
LG 11
RCA 12
PANASONIC 13
GRUNDIG 14
SONY 15
NEC 16
NOBLEX 18

NOTE:

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

(Ex.) To set remote control to PHILIPS 03:

TV

Hold
down

0

3

Press in succession

STOP

Release

CABLE/DBS

ENTER

POWER

EN 35

Cable Box Multi-Brand
Remote Control

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

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STOP

TV CH –

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

ARCHER 01, 05, 17
CABLETENNA 01, 17
CABLEVIEW 15, 16, 17
CITIZEN 15, 16, 17
CURTIS 02
DIAMOND 01, 17
GC BRAND 15, 16, 17
GEMINI 15
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15
HAMLIN 10, 18, 23
JASCO 15
JERROLD 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15
NOVAVISION 02
OAK 07
PANASONIC 13, 14
PULSER 15, 16, 17
RCA 13, 14
REGAL 10, 18
REMBRANDT 01, 16, 17
SAMSUNG 05, 16, 24
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02
SIGMA 07
SL MARX 05, 16, 17, 24
SPRUCER 13, 14
STARGATE 05, 15, 16, 17, 24
TELEVIEW 05, 16, 24
TOCOM 01, 04, 16
UNIKA 01, 17
UNIVERSAL 16, 17
VIDEOWAY 03, 09
ZENITH 03, 09
LG 26
TAIHAN (DEHAN) 27

3

2

4

TV CH+

NUMBER

TURN ON THE CABLE BOX

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

1

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

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

2

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

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

OPERATE CABLE BOX

Press CABLE/DBS and POWER in succession to see if
the cable box’s power goes off as it should. If it does,

3

try other functions.

● To operate your cable box, press CABLE/DBS first,
then press the corresponding button: POWER, TV CH
+/– and NUMBER keys (or ENTER).

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cable
box and your DBS receiver at the same time; you can only set
the remote control to the brand of either one.

●

You have to subscribe to a cable service to receive cable
channels.

(Ex.) To set remote control to ARCHER 01:

CABLE/

DBS

Hold
down

0

1

Press in succession

STOP

Release

36 EN

CABLE/DBS

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STOP

TV CH –

ENTER

2

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0

4

3

TV CH+

POWER

NUMBER

SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand
Remote Control

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

TURN ON THE DBS RE­CEIVER

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

1

ENTER DBS RECEIVER
BRAND

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

2

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

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

OPERATE DBS RECEIVER

Press CABLE/DBS and POWER in succession to see if
the DBS receiver’s power goes off as it should. If it

3

does, try other functions.

● To operate your DBS receiver, press CABLE/DBS first,
then press the corresponding button: POWER,
TV CH +/– and NUMBER keys (or ENTER).

● Depending on the satellite receiver you may have to
press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) 51
PRIMESTAR 50
SONY (DSS) 41
RCA (DSS) 40

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cable
box and your DBS receiver at the same time; you can only set
the remote control to the brand of either one.

●

You have to subscribe to a satellite broadcaster to receive
DBS channels.

(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 40:

CABLE/

DBS

Hold
down

4

Press in succession

0

STOP

Release

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

EN 37

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. The power won’t come on.

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

3. The remote control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

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

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

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

2. Noise appears during visual search.

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The power cord is disconnected.

● The TIMER mode is engaged with

Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 31).

● The batteries are discharged.

● The remote control is set to the

wrong operating mode.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connec­tion (Z pg. 4), the channel selector
on the TV is set incorrectly.

● If you’re using the AV connection
(Z pg. 4), the TV receiver is set to
the wrong mode.

● This is normal.

● The video heads may be dirty.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the power cord.
Press TIMER to disengage.

Replace the dead batteries with new
ones.
Press the appropriate button (TV or
CABLE/DBS or VCR) depending on
the unit you want to operate.
(Z pg. 34 – 36, 42)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the channel selector to channel 3
or 4.

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

The heads must be cleaned. Consult
your JVC dealer.

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording won’t start.

2. TV broadcasts won’t record
properly.

3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There’s no cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

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

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

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

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

Set the VCR to the appropriate
channel.

Refer to the directions and the
illustration under “Edit To Another
VCR” (Z pg. 32) or “Edit From A
Camcorder Or Another VCR” (Z pg.

33) and properly connect the units.
Make sure the power to all units is on.

Select the recorder’s appropriate
input mode.

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38 EN

TIMER RECORDING

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. Timer programming won’t work.

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

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

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

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

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

8. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on
the screen.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

● The timer is not engaged.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

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

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

● The end of tape was reached during
timer recording.

● The receivable stations in the new area
are received on different channels than
those in the previous area.

● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer
memory are used.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the clock and/or timer correctly.

Press TIMER and check to make sure
that ‰ appears on the front display
panel.
Re-perform the set-up procedures.

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

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

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

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

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

Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup
procedure (

Wait until a space in memory clears,
or cancel unnecessary program
information (Z pg. 30).

Z pg. 26).

OTHER PROBLEMS

SYMPTOM

1. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.

2. The channel can’t be changed.

3. The remote control won’t operate
my TV or cable box or DBS receiver.

4. "– –:– –" is displayed on the front
display panel after a power outage.

● Those channels have been preset to

● Recording is in progress.

● The remote control brand setting is

● The lithium battery is exhausted

POSSIBLE CAUSE

be skipped.

incorrect.

ATTENTION

This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR
does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the
power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

If you need the skipped channels,
restore them (Z pg. 11).

Press PAUSE to pause the recording,
change channels, then press PLAY to
resume recording.

Re-set the remote control to the
correct brand (Z pg. 34 or 35 or 36).

Replace the lithium battery with a new
one. (

Z pg. 4)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

EN 39

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

during playback or search?

A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

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Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

the heads.

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Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame

playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the
problem?

A. This is normal.

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Q. During search, still and frame-by-frame playback,

the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause?

A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are

attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing
PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the
picture.

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Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal

playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be
concerned about this?

A. No, it is normal.

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Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s

the problem?

A. This is normal.

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Q. When playing back programs that have been timer-

recorded with consecutive times (such one program
from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to
10:00), the picture and sound become momentarily
distorted at the point where the first program ends
and the second program begins. Is this a
malfunction?

A. No. This is normal.

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Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect

does removing the safety tab have?

A. It disables marking of index codes.

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Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find

the program I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

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Q. During playback, on-screen operational indicators

sometimes jitter. Why does this happen?

A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not

good, jittering of the video (including on-screen
indicators) may occur.

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped by
the new recording. Why does this happen?

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and

resume points.

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Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause

mode?

A. No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode

after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused
during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts
off automatically after 5 minutes.

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Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

TIMER RECORDING

Q. REC and ‰ remain lit on the front display panel. Is

there a problem?

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording

in progress.

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Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape

or a TV broadcast?

A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you won't see

the tape's or broadcast program's picture as it is
replaced by the on-screen menu. The audio from the
tape or broadcast program will be present during the
setting of the timer.

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FRONT VIEW

INDEX

1

POWER

PUSH JOG

VIDEO AUDIO

/OK

7 8

1 POWER Button (Z pg. 6)
2 Cassette Loading Slot
3 MENU Button (Z pg. 8)
4 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 12)
5 PLAY Button (Z pg. 12)
6 Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 12)
7 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (Z pg. 33)
8 PUSH JOG ™ Button (Z pg. 14)

2

MENU

SP

VCR

CH

REC STOP/EJECT PAUSE

#@! $09

9 PUSH JOG £ Button (Z pg. 14)

OK Button (Z pg. 6)

0 Front Display Panel (Z pg. 41)
! Remote Control Sensor
@ Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (Z pg. 13)
# Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 13)
$ STOP/EJECT Button (Z pg. 12)
% PAUSE Button (Z pg. 14)

43 5

PLAY

REW

%

6

FF

REAR VIEW

EN 41

1

1 Power Cord (Z pg. 4)
2 ANT. IN Connector (Z pg. 4)
3 Lithium Battery Compartment (Z pg. 4)

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

1

2 3

2

ANT. IN

OUT

AUDIO

5

RF OUT

643

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

4 Channel 3/4 Switch (Z pg. 4)
5 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (Z pg. 32)
6 RF OUT Connector (Z pg. 4)

1 Symbolic Mode Indicators

STILL:
PLAY:
FF/REW VARIABLE
SEARCH:

SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

SP

VCR

4

5

6

2 Tape Speed Indicators (Z pg. 13)
3 Timer Mode Indicator
4 VCR Mode Indicator (Z pg. 22)
5 “Cassette Loaded” Mark
6 Channel Display ["F-1" for AUX mode]

Counter Display (Z pg. 12)
Clock Display (Z pg. 6)

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u
i

y

(

Q

1

3

7

6

2

8

4

9

5

0
!
@
#
$

^
&

*

e

w

q

)

r
t

p

o

%

W

INDEX (cont.)

REMOTE CONTROL

VCR

C. RESET

CANCEL

START STOP DATE

PROG.

1

T

V

V

O

L

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can
also be used to operate your TV after having pressed the TV
button. Z pg. 41

Installing Batteries

1

Open the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert 2 "AA"-size batteries (provided) in the direction

indicated under the battery cover.

3 Replace the cover.

CABLE/

DBS

TV

TV/VCR

123
456

DAILY(M-F)

7

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PROG.
CHECK

REW

REC

MENU

PUSH JOG

–

MULTI BRAND

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER

DISPLAY

ENTER/OSD

WEEKLY

89

AUX

TIMER

0

CH

SKIP SEARCH

PLAY

FF

STOP

PAUSE

3

OK

H

C

V

+

T

+

L

O

V

V

T

–

T

V

H

C

2

4

1 TV Button (Z pg. 34)
2 VCR Button (Z pg. 34)
3 TV/VCR Button (Z pg. 22)
4 Instant REVIEW Button (Z pg. 16)
5 NUMBER Buttons (Z pg. 13, 24)
6 CANCEL Button (Z pg. 30)

Counter [C.] RESET Button (Z pg. 18)

7 STOP +/– Button (Z pg. 28)
8 START +/– Button (Z pg. 28)
9 PROG. Button (Z pg. 24, 28)
0 PROG. CHECK Button (Z pg. 30)
! Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 12)
@ Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 13)
# STOP Button (Z pg. 12)
$ MENU Button (Z pg. 8)
% PUSH JOG %fi Button (Z pg. 6)

TV Channel [CH] +/– Button (Z pg. 34, 35, 36)

^ CABLE/DBS Button (Z pg. 35, 36)
& POWER Button (Z pg. 6)
* ENTER Button (Z pg. 13)

On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (Z pg. 19)

( DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 18)
) DAILY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 25, 29)
q WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 25, 29)
w "AUX" Mode Select Button (Z pg. 33)
e TIMER Button (Z pg. 25, 29)
r DATE +/– Button (Z pg. 28)
t Channel [CH] +/– Button (Z pg. 13, 29)
y SKIP SEARCH Button (Z pg. 15)
u Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 13)
i PLAY Button (Z pg. 12)
o Fast-Foward [FF] Button (Z pg. 12)
p PAUSE Button (Z pg. 14)
Q OK Button (Z pg. 6)
W PUSH JOG ™£ ( ) Button

fi

%

(Z pg. 14, 15)
TV Volume [VOL.] +/– Button (Z pg. 34)

How To Use

The remote control can operate most of your VCR's func­tions.

1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window.
2 Press the appropriate operation button.
3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

NOTES:

●

This remote control can also operate various brands of TVs,
Cable Boxes and Satellite Receivers; press the appropriate
button (TV or CABLE or VCR) depending on the unit you
want to operate. For details, Z pg. 34 – 36.

●

If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then
try again.

SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL

Power requirement : AC 110 – 220 V` , 50/60 Hz
Power consumption

Power on : 20 W
Power off : 5 W

Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 277 mm

(15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 10-15/16")
Weight : 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)
Format : VHS NTSC standard
Maximum recording time

SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video

cassette

EP : 630 min. with ST-210 video

cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and

EIA monochrome signal, 525

lines/60 fields
Recording/
Playback system : DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head

helical scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB
Horizontal resolution : 240 lines
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Input/Output : RCA connectors

(IN x 1, OUT x 1)

TUNER

Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner
Channel coverage

VHF : Channels 2–13
UHF : Channels 14–69
CATV : 113 Channels

RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;

preset to Channel 3 when
shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced

TIMER

Clock reference : Quartz
Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/

8 programs

Memory backup time : Approx. 6 months

Estimated figure based on
supplied fresh battery; actual
performance may differ.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories : RF cable,

Infrared remote control unit,
Lithium battery CR2025,
Conversion plug,
“AA” battery x 2

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

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.

**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.

MEMO

MEMO