JVC HR-J643U, HR-J443U(C), HR-J643U(C) Instructions Manual

The VCR illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the HR-J643U.

HR-J643U

(Hi-Fi)



HR-J443U

(Monaural)

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0002-001A

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.

Model No. HR-J643U/HR-J443U



Serial No.

POWER

2

2

REW





FF





PLAY

VIDEO (MONO) L – AUDIO – R

MENU

CH

OK

q

REC

5

/

8

STOP/EJECT PAUSE

6

HMS

VCR

TIMER

SP

ST

SAP

AM
PM

REC
PLAY
PAUSE

M

A/BTV

CABLE/DBS

TV, CABLE / DBS operation – Press and hold 
TV CABLE/DBS button, then press POWER,
CH 5/∞, TV/VCR, 0 – 9 , ENTER

TV/VCR

MBR SET

DISPLAY

TIMER

CANCEL

C.MEMORY

SKIP SEARCH

C.RESET/CH.SKIP

ADD

OSD

ENTER SP/EP

TV
VOL

CH

MENU

SHUTTLE PLUS

OK

3

PLAY

¶

REC

4¢

7

STOP8PAUSE

1

FF

¡

POWER

1

2

3

456

7

8

DAILY

0

AUX

9

WEEKLY

REW

2 EN

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.

CAUTIONS

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.

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.

CAUTION



RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

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

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

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

**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.

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.

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.

CAUTION:

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

DSS

TM

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

TM

is a trademark of

Echostar Communications Corporation.

EN 3

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
LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 
810-20)

GROUNDING 
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

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

GROUND CLAMP

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.

4 EN

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 41–44 lists frequently-used terms, and

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

in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the remote control.

● The Z mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW
VCR . . .

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

● ”Cautions” on page 2

● ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages

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)

EN 5

CONTENTS

T

IMER RECORDING 28

On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 28

Check And Cancel Programs ................................... 30

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

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

E

DITING 33

Edit To Another VCR .................................... 33

Edit From A Camcorder Or Another VCR ......34

S

PECIAL FEATURES 35

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control .............................. 35

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

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ................... 36

Control Two JVC VCRs ............................................37

Child Lock ...............................................................37

T

ROUBLESHOOTING 38

Power ........................................................ 38

Tape Transport ............................................38

Playback ....................................................38

Recording ...................................................38

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

Other Problems. ......................................... 39

Q

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 40

Playback ....................................................40

Recording ...................................................40

Timer Recording ..........................................40

I

NDEX 41

List Of Terms............................................... 41

Front View.................................................. 42

Rear View .................................................. 43

Front Display Panel.....................................43

Remote Control ...........................................44

S

PECIFICATIONS 45

F

OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 46

W

ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 47

I

NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

I

NITIAL SETTINGS 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 15

Simple Playback ......................................... 15

Simple Recording ........................................ 16

P

LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 17

Playback Features ...................................... 17

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................17

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................17

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....17

High-Speed Search ..................................................17

Manual Tracking ......................................................18

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

Video Stabilizer .......................................................19

Superimpose ............................................................20

Select The Soundtrack (HR-J643U Only)..................21

Index Search ............................................................22

Instant ReView.........................................................22

Skip Search ..............................................................22

Repeat Playback ......................................................23

Counter Reset ..........................................................23

Counter Memory ..................................................... 23

Next-Function Memory............................................23

Active Video Calibration.............................. 24

Preparation ..............................................................24

Recording ................................................................25

Playback ..................................................................25

Recording Features .....................................26

Record One Program While

Watching Another....................................................26

Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................26

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)

(HR-J643U Only) .....................................................27

To Record SAP Programs (HR-J643U Only) ..............27

6 EN

Basic
Connections

CHECK CONTENTS

1

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 45).

SITUATE VCR

2

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

3

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

RF Connection

●

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

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

For HR-J443U Owners:

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

CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE

4

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

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

FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE

5

Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel (3 or 4)
by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in
the illustration.
You can now perform simple playback (Z pg. 15) or
simple recording (Z pg. 16).

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your
TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will
ensure that you can record one show while watching another
(Z pg. 26).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 43).

CH3 CH4

VIDEO

Back of VCR



AC Power
Cord

Matching Transformer
(Not supplied)

ANT. IN
(Antenna or Cable input)

RF Cable
(supplied)

Coaxial Cable

TV

Audio Cable
(not supplied)

AC
Outlet

Video Cable
(not supplied)

75 ohm terminal

RF OUT

Flat Feeder

Back of VCR

Antenna or Cable

EN 7

INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play

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

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

IMPORTANT

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

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

ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS

If you perform the Plug & Play procedure . . .

● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging
your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have
more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an
alternative PBS channel if Plug & Play is not successful.)

● If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the
Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11).

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

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

NOTE:

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

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

2

2

q5

/

8

6

PLUG & PLAY SETUP

1

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg. 6). Then
connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not
power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will
automatically be set.

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

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

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

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

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display
panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of
a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this
case, perform the Semi-Auto (Z pg. 10) or Manual
Clock Set (Z pg. 11) procedure. Auto channel set has
already taken place and it need not be set again.

● If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable
may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a
Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable
box may not be set to the PBS channel. Ensure that the
antenna cable is connected correctly. If you use a cable
box ensure that your local PBS is selected on your cable
box (Z ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS). Then
power on and power off the VCR; the Plug & Play
function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto"
will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If everything
is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual
Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11). Auto channel set has
not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set
Receivable Channels” procedure (Z pg. 12).

PM

Plug & Play Completed

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

During Initial Auto Clock Set

"Auto" blinks.

During Auto Channel Set

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

8 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Language

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

3

¶

4¢

78

1

¡

1

2

3

456

7

8

0

9

2

2

q5

/

8

6

POWER

OK

CH5∞

MENU

POWER

CH5∞

MENU

OK

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

SHUTTLE PLUS

%fi

TURN ON THE VCR

1

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU

2

Press MENU.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN

3

At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”
by pressing CH5∞ or

SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press OK.

ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN

4

The messages are preset to
appear in English. If you want
to see them in Spanish or
French, move the highlight
bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE
SELECT” by pressing CH5∞
or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi,
then press OK.

SELECT LANGUAGE

5

At the Language Select
screen, move the highlight
bar (arrow) to the desired
language by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS

%

fi, then press MENU as

many times as necessary to
return to the normal
screen.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

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

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

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

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS

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

EN 9

Clock

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

Preparation

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

3

¶

4¢

78

1

¡

1

2

3

456

7

8

0

9

2

2

q5

/

8

6

POWER

OK

MENU

POWER

MENU

OK

CH

CH

SHUTTLE PLUS

TURN ON THE VCR

1

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU

2

Press MENU.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN

3

At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”
by pressing CH5∞ or
SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press OK.

ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE
SELECT SCREEN

4

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) at the Custom Set
screen to “OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH5∞ or

SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press OK.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

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

CUSTOM SET

=OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

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

10 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT MODE

5

At the Override Auto
Clock Set screen, move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET”
by pressing CH▲▼ or

SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press OK.

ACCESS SELECT SCREENS

6

At the Semi-Auto Clock Set
screen, move the highlight
bar (arrow) to the desired
mode by pressing CH▲▼
or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi,
then press OK.

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

NOTE:

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

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

7

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

Semi-Auto

3

¶

4¢

78

1

¡

1

2

3

456

7

8

0

9

2

2

q5

/

8

6

OK

MENU

MENU

OK

CH

CH

SHUTTLE PLUS

OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

=SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

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

SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET

=HOST CHANNEL SELECT

TIME ZONE SELECT
D.S.T. SELECT

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

HOST CHANNEL SELECT

(CATV)

CH AUTO

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

EN 11

SELECT MODE

5

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 10), move
the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then press OK.

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

6

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

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

NOTES:

●

CH▲▼ and SHUTTLE PLUS

%

fi

can be used to

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

●

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

MAKE CORRECTIONS

7

To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS until the item you want to change blinks,
then set as in step 6.

Manual

IMPORTANT

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

SELECT TIME ZONE

8

You can select the zone
automatically or manually
by pressing CH▲▼ or

SHUTTLE PLUS %fi. If an

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

● If you selected "AUTO", press MENU to return to the

Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

● If you selected

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

CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE
PLUS %fi, then press
MENU twice to return to

the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

9

You have three choices:
a–Select “AUTO” and the
adjustment to your VCR’s
clock will be made
according to the incoming
signal from the host
channel.
b–Select “ON” and the
adjustment will be made
based on the clock itself.
c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to
you.
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by
pressing CH

5

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

%

fi

, then press

MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

TIME ZONE SELECT

=AUTO

MANUAL

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

TIME ZONE SELECT

=ATLANTIC

EASTERN
CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC
ALASKA
HAWAII

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

D.S.T. SELECT

=AUTO

ON
OFF

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

MANUAL CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/97 WED

TIME – –:– – AM
D.S.T. ON

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Auto

SELECT MODE

5

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the
highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by
pressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then power off
the VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has
been adjusted. The clock is automatically adjusted on
the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and
2:00 AM. (The clock will be adjusted on the hour based
on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual
real time.)

**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

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

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

%

fi

12 EN

Tuner

Set Receivable Channels

TURN ON THE VCR

1

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

2

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN

3

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or
SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press OK.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET

4

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "AUTO
CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or

SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press OK.

● 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.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

5

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

3

¶

4¢

78

1

¡

1

2

3

456

7

8

0

9

2

2

q5

/

8

6

POWER

OK

MENU

POWER

MENU

OK

CH

CH

SHUTTLE PLUS

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET

=TUNER SET

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

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

BAND
AFC

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

EN 13

3

¶

4¢

78

1

¡

1

2

3

456

7

8

0

9

2

2

q5

/

8

6

OK

MENU

MENU

OK

CH

CH

SHUTTLE PLUS

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

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

"BAND" by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press OK.

● Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the

normal screen.

INFORMATION

TUNER SET

=BAND

AFC
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

BAND

TV

=CATV

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

14 EN

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN

1

Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner
procedure on page 12.

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

2

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AFC" by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then press OK.

MAKE SELECTION

3

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "SPCL" by
pressing CH5∞ or
SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press MENU to return to
the Tuner Set screen.

● AFC set to SPCL (special)

is necessary for tuning on
certain CATV systems.

ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN

4

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL CHANNEL
SET" by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press OK.

STORE OR SKIP DESIRED
CHANNEL

5

Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
by pressing CH5∞ or

SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then
press ADD to add or
CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat

for each channel you want
to store or skip.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

6

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

3

¶

4¢

78

1

¡

1

2

3

456

7

8

0

9

2

2

q5

/

8

6

OK

MENU

MENU

OK

CH

CH

NUMBER

ADD

CH.SKIP

SHUTTLE PLUS

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

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

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 125 ADD

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

EN 15

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

Simple
Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

1

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

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

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

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

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START
POINT

2

Press REW or FF if you want to rewind or fast forward
to a different section of the tape.

START PLAYBACK

3

Press PLAY. "VIDEO CALIBRATION" appears on screen
(Z pg. 25).

STOP PLAYBACK

4

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

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

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

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

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

** This video recorder can record on regular VHS and

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

Usable cassettes

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

3

¶

4¢

78

1

¡

1

2

3

456

7

8

0

9

2

2

q5

/

8

6

STOP/EJECT

FF

PLAY

REW

PLAY

STOP

FF (Fast-Forward)

REW (Rewind)