JVC HR-J620U Owner’s Manual

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JVC

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-J620U

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TRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain

this information forfuture reference.

Model No. HR-J620U

Serial No.

PU30425-1547-1

Safety Precautions

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

I Note to CATV system installer:

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

i This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's

building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

NOTE:

• When you are not using the video recorder for a long period of

time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

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

• The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

• Please read the "Precautions" section of this instruction manual and the "Video Products Safety Guide" enclosed with this

manual before installing or operating the VCR.

• This instruction manual, and the other reference materials enclosed with it, contain important information on VCR operation and proper usage. Please keep them near your VCR in a place where you can easily access them for reference.

• It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre- recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the

owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or

artistic work embodied therein.

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,_, 60 Hz 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 _VITER LES CHOCS I_LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQU'AU FOND.

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• Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this video

cassette recorder.

• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

How To Use This Instruction Manual

This instruction manual begins with an introductory

section, "Getting To Know Your VCR", followed by necessary set-up procedures in "Setting Up Your VCR".

The next four sections --"Playback", "Recording",

"Timer-Recording" and "Special Features" -- take you step-by-step through these operations of your VCR.

"Editing" introduces you to your VCR's editing features. "If You Have Any Questions" is the section you should

refer to if you experience any problems in VCR operation or if you need additional information regarding a feature

or terminology. At the end of the book you will find "Warranty" information and the locations you can contact "For Servicing".

Throughout the book, if you ever need to refer to

another page for instructions or information, you will be told so by a E7 mark pointing to the page number.

Unless otherwise specified, operation buttons

mentioned in the instructions refer to those located on the

remote control, not those duplicated on the VCR.

Remember, you must use your VCR correctly to fully enjoy it. Please use this manual effectively. It's the surest and quickest way to unlock the full potential Of your new

JVC VCR.

Table Of Contents

Some of your VCR's features

Instant Re-View _ p.16

Quick accesss to your recordings! At the touch of a button, tbxs function automatically turns on the VCR, rewinds the tape, searches

for the beginning of your recorded program, and starts playback.

Timer-Recording _ p.22

Ten minute memory backup if there is a power fadure.

Auto Daylight Saving Time _" p.12

Getting To Know Your VCR

Front Panel ...................................................... 4

Display Panel ................................................... ,5

Back Panel ...................................................... 6

Wireless Remote Control ................................... 7

On-S6reen Menus and Displays ........................... 8

Setting Up Your VCR

Making the right connections ............................ 10

Setting your VCR's clock ................................. 12

Setting your VCR's tuner ................................. 13

I_ Playback ...........................................15

• Recording .........................................19

Timer-Recording ............................22

Special Features ............................25

I_Q Editing ...........................................26

9 If You Have Any Questions

Before requesting service ................................. 28

Notes regarding .............................................. 30

Automatic adjustment of the VCR's clock for Daylight Saving

Time.

TV and Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote

Control _;_p.25

Compatible with most major brands of televisions and Cable Boxes for basic control functions. Puts an end to two-handed

remote control.

Precautions ...........................................31

About head cleaning ..........................31

Specifications .......................................31

Operaciones oasmasen._ __

espafiol .............................:,_................32

For Servicing ........................................34

Warranty .................................................35

Getting To Know Your VCR

MENU/SELECT/CH/SET buttons _ p.9 Cassette Loading Slot

POWER Button Infrared Sensor Window

Display Panel

VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors _" p.26, 27

(Pointtheremoteconn'oltowardth_s.)

Basic operation buttons II/_ STOP/EJECT

I_ PLAY <1<1/1_1_ Rewind/Fast-Forward

II PAUSE

• REC

WARNING

• Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the cassette loading slot since this could lead to injury or damage tothe mechanism.

Be esnecially careful with children.

• Do not try to pull out a cassette once automatic loading has

started.This could cause injury ordamage the mechanism.

Mode Indicators Clock Display Mode Indicators

Instant Timer Timer mode Counter Display Recording

Video

"Cassette Loaded"

"Counter Memory" ms

AM/PM Indicators

Channel Display

Tape speed ("AU"forAUXmode)

• Pressing DISPLAY lets you change the type of display: Counter, Channel*, or Clock.

• Whenever the VCR is turned off, the FDP's brightness is automatically dimmed. *Channel is not pisplayed during playback.

Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS

T-60 (ST-60**)

T-90

T-30 (ST-30**) T-120 (ST-120**)

T-160 (ST-160**)

Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**)

TC-30 (ST-C30**)

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder.

Simply place the recorder cassette into a C-P6 Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-si-_ VHS cassette.

**This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes.

However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back a recorded Super VHS tape.

Playback

Pause

(Displayed together with "REC" while recording is paused, and with "PLAY" during still or slow motion)

- Multichannel TV Sound Indicators

Getting To Know Your VCR (cont'd)

AC Power Cord 0_- p. 10 Video Input Connector _" p. 26

Audio Input Connectors 0_ p. 26

Audio Output Connectors z_-p. 11, 18, 26

PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION connector

0_-p. 18, 27

ANT. IN Connector _-p. 10

RF OUT Connector 0_-p. 10

Video Output Connector _" p. 11, 18, 26

RF Output Channel Select Switch 0_-p. 10

Instant Re-View

Display _ p. 5, 17

TV/VIDEO Mode Switching

Multi-Purpose Digit Keys

Tape Speed

ENTER/OSD _ p. 8, 19

C.MEMORY/ADD

p. 14, 17

TV Volume _ p. 25

SHUTTLE PLUS _" p. 15, 16

SKIP

p. 14, 17, 24

SKIP SEARCH _" p. 16

Timer _ p. 23 On-Screen Menu _ p. 9

TV/CABLE/VCR control select switch _- p. 25

• Set to the appropriate position depending on the unit you

wish to operate.

Basic Functions

_:_ p. 15, 19

A/B CODE select switch

_p. 26

Installing Batteries

[] Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. [] Insert 2 "AAA"-size batteries (provided) in the correct directions.

[] Replacethecover.

How To Use

This remote control can operate most of your VCR's functions. Set the TV/CABLF_./VCRswitch to the VCR position.

[] Point the remote control toward the VCR's sensor window. [] Press the appropriate operation button.

• The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m (*26ft).

This remote control can also operate TVs and Cable Boxes of various brands. For instmctaons, _ p. 25.

Getting To Know Your VCR (cont'd)

• 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.

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.).

Clock time

"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.

To recall an indication

[] Press ENTER/OSD.

• All indications corresponding to the current

status are displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the

counter information on the screen.

(No indication during still and search).

[] Press ENTER/OSD again to clear the display.

SUN 12:00 AM

REp_0UR@ _Tape speed indicator

sP--

MEMORYOFF

COUNT -1:23:451

To stop the on-screen indications from being

shown

When you do not want to show the indications - for example when you dub a tape to another VCR (using this VCR as the player), set SUPERIMPOSE to OFF.

[] Press MENU to access the (- MAINMENU "_

"MAIN MENU" SCl'een. _/ PROGRAM SET _/

[] Press SET to move the cursor to / oFUNCTIONSET |

FUNCTION SET, and then press [ I,ITIAt.SET /

SELECT. |t PRESS(SELECT,SET+/-) /|

[] Press SET to move the cursor to

SUPERIMPOSE, and then press SELECT.

Counter memory on/off

Counter reading

/ TUNER SET |

L____s (ME.u)_E.O____.j

_" FUNCTION

/ AUTOTIMER

#SUPERIMPOSE

] PRESS(SELECT,SET+/-)

[] Press SET to Choose OFF. [] Press MENU as many times as

necessary to exit.

• Setting is completed, and a normal TV screen is displayed.

I SUPEI_MPO$E

€ OFF

m You can set the clock, tuner, timer, and other functions using the on-screen menu. For this, the MENU, SET+/- and SELECT

buttons on the VCR or remote control are used.

.............. Press MENU button.

TVscreen )

[_ .............. Press SET button.

.............. Press SELECT button.

* Press MENU to return to the TV screen.

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oPR_ P,A_

(If the clock has not been set)

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Setting Up Your VCR

Making the right connections

It's essential that your VCR be properly hooked up for proper results. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VCR OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

RF CONNECTION

[] Disconnect theTV antennafrom theTV.

[] Connect the TV antenna to the VCR's ANT. IN. [] Connect the VCR's RF OUT to the TV's antenna terminal

using the provided RF cable.

Matching Transformer

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

RF Cable

(provided)

Antenna or Cable

. Flat Feeder jt --

Coaxial Cable

(Antenna or Cable input)

OUT

See the "Basic Guide For VCR Connections" sheet enclosed with this instruction manual for more information and other possible

connections.

[ SELECT VCR CHANNEL (3 OR 4)

With a standard RF connection, the VCR sends picture and sound signals through the connecting

cable to your TV on channel 3 or

4. The VCR's switch is pre-set to CH3 prior to shipment. Set this

switch to CH4 in areas where channel 3 is used for broadcasting.

Back of VCR

75 ohm terminal

NOTE:

To operate the VCR with your TV using an RF connection, it is always necessary to set your TV's channel to the one you set the VCR to in this step.

Orlmu

AV CONNECTION

[] Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as per "RF

CONNECTION".

[] Connect the VCR's AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT to the

TV's AV-IN terminals.

Back of VCR

AUDIO OUT l

AC Outlet

Antenna or Cable

(Antenna or Cable input)

RF OUT

I T VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

I DJUST RF SETTING IF

NECESSARY

Even if your TV is connected using AV input connectors, it is necessary to also connect your VCR and TV using the RF cable if

you ever wish to watch a program while recording another (_:_" p.19).

Video Cable (optional)

Audio Cable (optional)

AUDIO IN

Setting Up Your VCR

(cont'd) IPo.,.ST.UCC,O.ESE.

ESPAI;iOL VEA p.32- 33. !

Setting your VCR's clock

Since your VCR bases all of its timer recording start and stop "decisions" on the time kept by its built-in clock, accurate setting of this clock is crucial for proper ttmer-recording results.

Press POWER

• If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/'VIDEO to select

POWER ON;

SELECT CHANNEL

3 OR 4 (OR AV MODE)

the VIDEO mode. The VCR's VIDEO indicator will light.

[ AGCESS-THEON-SCREEN MENU":

I _ Press MENU. ' _" • The Mare Menu screen will S INITIALSET

appear. / DATE 1/1/95SUN |

Press SET to move the cursor / DST OFF |[ ENGLISH PRESS tEFj /

to "INITIAL SET", and then | SPANISHPRESSIREW) /

press SELECT. t PRESS (SELECT SET,l-) /

If you want to change the on- screen language to Spanish,

press _ (Rewind).

• Press _ (Fast Forward) to change back to English.

_' Press SET to set the month,

and then press SELECT. F INmALSET _

6 Repeat step 5 to set the day, I D_!_,zr23_,,mu I

year and time (making sure ] .D:._-,_,':,_-_E.._ ]

I that AM or PM is correct). I _XN?S"H_E_S_[;_Wl I

• The day of the week will I PRESS(SELECT.SET+l-) I

automatically appear.

| TiME 1200AM |

/ /

You can also use the POWER, MENU. HEW. FF. SET and SELECT buttons on the VCR.

2,8

If you want to take advantage of Auto D.S.T_ (Daylight Saving Time) (see below), press SET to choose ON.

TO MAKE CORRECTIONS

Press SELECT so that the item you want to change blinks. Reset that item. Continue to step 8_

• _ _i _-_._ " '_

Press MENU.

Auto Daylight Saving Time

Your VCR is incorporated with the D.S.T. function which automatically adjusts the clock at the start/end of Daylight Saving

Time, making manual re-setting unnecessary.

When D.S.T. is set to ON:

• On the first Sunday of April, 1 minute after l:59AM the VCR's clock is adjusted to 3:00AM.

• On the last Sunday of October, 1 minute after l'59AM the VCR's clock is adjusted to I:OOAM.

' • If you live in an area without Daylight Saving Time, keep

I D.S.T. OFF when setting the clock.

POR INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPANOL VEA p.32 - 33.

Setting your VCR's tuner

The Auto Set feature introduced here automatically assigns receivable channels tn your area to the CHANNEL UPfDOWN buttons and skips the others so you won't have to go through any "blank" channels to get to the one you want.

TURN ON THE VCR.._,_:_:_+_:_:',_-_ ....

Press POWER

POWER ON;

SELECT CHANNEL

.3 OR 4 (OR AV MODE)

W/VIDEO

• If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TVc_'IDEO to select the VIDEO mode. The VCR's VIDEO indicator will light.

ACCESS THE ON-SCREENMENU _!i,-_

Press MENU.

• The Mare Menu screen will appear.

Press SET to move the cursor

to "TUNER SET", and then press SELECT

Press SET to move the cursor

to "BAND", and then press SELECT.

TUNER SET

$ BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

PRESS (SELECT, SET +/-) PRESS (MENU] TO END

SELECTTHE BAND" .... ,_ -::',,

Press SET to choose "TV" or "CATV".

• The BAND select feature has 2 settings (TV and

CATV). Set to TV if your antenna provides only UHF

and VHF channels. Set to CATV if your antenna

system is a cable TV line

Press MENU.

BAND

sTV

CAW

PRESS (SET+I-) FORCHOICE PRESS (MENU] TO END

You can also use the POWER, MENU, SET and SELECT buttons on the VCR

START. _I,UTO_SET .:.__o_,_ __

Press SET to move the cursor to "AUTO CHANNEL SET", and then press SELECT

• Auto set is in progress and "SCANNING..." is displayed.

• When available channels are scanned, "ADD" will be displayed on the screen.

• When unavailable channels are skipped, "SKIP" will be dtsplayed.

• After completton of auto set, the lov,est tuned-in channel number and "SCAN COMPLETED" are displayed.

• If "SCAN COMPLETED -- NO SIGNAL --" is displayed, check the band setting and connectmns, and start agam. 1:_p.10, 11.

BAND TUNER SET AFC

OAUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS (SELECT, SET +/-I

SS (MENU) TO END

AUTOCHANNEL SET

" CH 5 _/O[_

SCANNING

RETURN!To THE "r_:_N !::--- ::--_'_'"_"

Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit.

Setting Up Your VCR (cont'd)

To add a "skipped" channel to your

VCR's tuner

SKIP

keys

;ET +/-

Press MENU.

[]

• The Main Menu screen will appear.

[]

Press SET to move the cursor to "TUNER SET", and then press SELECT.

[] Press SET to move the cursor to

"AFC", and then press SELECT.

[] Press SET tochoose "SPCL".

[] Press MENU. [] Press SET to move the cursor to

"MANUAL CHANNEL SET", and then press SELECT.

[] Input the channel number using the Digit keys. [] Press ADD to store the channel.

[] Specify another channel number or press MENU as many

times as necessary to exit.

To delete an unwanted channel from your VCR's tuner

[]

Press MENU.

• The Main Menu screen will appear.

[]

Press SET to move the cursor to "TUNER SET", and then

press SELECT.

[]

Press SET to move the cursor to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET", and then press SELECT.

[]

Input the channel number using the Digit keys or the CH +/-

buttons.

[]

Press CH. SKIP to delete the channel.

[]

Specify another channel number or press MENU as many times as necessary to exit.

MANUAL CHANNEL SET -_

MANUAL CHANNEL SET "_

SELECT CH NO. AND |

POR INSTRUCCIONES EN

Playback

The easiest, most basic operation possible with your VCR is tape playback. Previously-recorded signals on a video tape are read by your VCR and displayed on your TV just like a TV program.

Insert a cassette with its window side up, and label side

POWER ON;

SELECT CHANNEL 3 OR 4 (OR AV MODE)

facing you. Press gradually on the middle of the cassette

until the VCR pulls the cassette in.

• The VCR power will come on automatically.

• The counter will be reset to "OH00M00S" automatically.

• If the safety tab on the cassette is absent, playback will

Press I_ (PLAY).

Press • (STOP).

ESPANOL VEA p.32 - 33.

start automatically.

REW

PLAY

Press -<1<1to rewind the tape.

Press _ to fast-forward the tape.

• Press • to stop the tape.

Press the VCR's n/_ (STOP/EJECT) button.

To view a still picture

During Playback... [] PressPAUSE toview astill picture.

• If there is vertical picture jitter, press CH - or + (on the VCR or remote control) to make the picture more stable.

[] To advance the picture frame by frame, press PAUSE again.

• For frame-by-frame playback in the forward or reverse direction, press SHUTTLE PLUS I<< or I)-1)4in the

corresponding direction while in the still picture mode.

[] Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

To view a slow/fast-motion picture

During Playback...

[] Press the SHUTTLE PLUS 14-(I or I_IH button. Tape speed

will change in the corresponding direction.

• To increase the speed, press the button for the same direction.

• To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

• For forward slow motion playback, press PAUSE for more than 2 seconds while in the still picture mode.

[] Press PLAY to resume normal playback,

Or...

During Playback...

[] Press FF for forward fast-motion, or REW for reverse fast-

motion.

[] Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

• For short searches, keep FF or REW pressed for more than 2 seconds. When released, normal playback will continue.

Playback (cont'd)

CH +/- PLAY STOP

PLAY indicator

SKIP SEARCH

To adjust tracking manually

This overrides your VCR's automatic tracking During Playback... [] Press the VCR's CH(annel) +/- buttons simultaneously to

cancel auto tracking

• The remote control's CH +/- cannot be used for this purpose.

[] Press CH + or- to adjust tracking.

• Press the VCR's CH +/- simultaneously to return to automatic tracking

During Slow...

[] Simply press CH + or - to adjust tracking.

Index Search

Index codes are electronic "bookmarks" which are automatically placed on the tape whenever recording is started. Index Search

automatically seek_ out these index codes so you can easily find the beginning of a recording (up to 9 index codes away in either

direction).

During Stop ....

[] Press SHUTTLE PLUS t<<l or I_l*q "INDEX -1" or

"INDEX 1" wall be displayed and search will begin in the corresponding direction.

[] If you wish to access index codes 2 through 9, press

SHUTTLE PLUS 1<14 or I_IH repeatedly until the correct index number is thsplayed.

• When the specified index code is found, playback will start

automatically.

SHUTTLE PLUS

Instant Re-View

Programs that have been timer-recorded overnight are easy to

access. [] Press REVIEW.

• The VCR automatically turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the last recording, and starts playback.

• If you timer-recorded 2 programs, press REVIEW twice. For 3 programs, press REVIEW three times, and so on.

This is possible up to nine times.

• Re-View does not function when the VCR's Timer mode is engaged. Disengage Timer to use Re-View.

Skip Search

To skap over unwanted sections of a recording.

During Playback...

[] Press SKIP SEARCH from 1 to 4 times.

This fast-motions through 30-sec. to 2-min. of tape.

• Playback resumes automatically.

• Press PLAY to cancel a Skip Search midway.

Repeat Playback

To play the whole tape repeatedly.

During Playback...

[] Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds, and release.

• The "PLAY" indicator on the VCR panel will blink slowly.

• The tape will be played 20 times automatically, and then stop.

• To stop repeated playback at any time, press STOP.

POWER

REW PLAY

_IER

Counter Reset

To reset the tape counter to zero [] Press C. RESET.

• Pressing DISPLAY repeatedly changes the VCR's

displayed indication. (Counter readmg _ Channel*

Clock nine).

*Channel is not displayed during playback.

Counter Memory

To returnto tape position zero

During Playback...

[] PressC. RESET at a point you wish to locate later.

• The counter will read "0H 00M 00S".

[] Press C. MEMORY.

• Counter Memory mark is displayed.

[] When you wish to return to that point, press STOP and

then press REW.

• The tape will rewind and stop at about "OH00M 00S" automatically.

[]To cancel the Counter Memory mode, press

C. MEMORY.

Next-Function Memory

You can "tell" the VCR what to do immediately after rewinding.

During Stop: For automaticstart of playback after the tape isrewound...

[] Press REW. [] Press PLAY within 2 seconds.

Fgr automatic power off after the tape is rewound...

[] Press REW. [] Press POWER within 2 seconds.

For automatic timer standby after the tape is rewound...

[] Press REW. [] Press TIMER within 2 seconds.

• If you want the "next function" to automatically start when the counter reads "OH00M00S" (instead of at the beginning

of the tape), press C. MEMORY so that the counter memory "M" mark appears on the VCR display panel

before pressing Rewind or Fast-Forward.

Playback (cont'd)

SELECT

SET

To select the soundtrack

Your VCR is capable of recording two soundtracks (Ht-Fi and NORMAL) s_multaneously, and playing back the selected

soundtrack or two together.

During Playback or Stop:

[] Press MENU, SET, and

SELECT as many times as necessary to access the AUDIO MONITOR screen. (_ p. 9).

[] Press SET to choose "HI-FI",

"NORM". or "MIX".

• HI-FI to hsten to the Hi-Fi soundtrack

• NORM to listen to the normal soundtrack

• MIX to hsten to both soundtracks combined. Select this setting when playing back ethted tapes with insert edits or dubbed autho made on an appropriately equipped VCR

• Normal autho will be outputted regardless of the playback autho momtor selecuon if H_-Ft audto Lsnot present on the

tape.

[]

Press MENU as man3, tnnes as necessary to exit.

I AUDIO MONITOR _j

PRESS (SET +I-)FOR CHOICE/

PRESS (MENU) TO END _._

Example

AV COMPU LINK Television

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO IN AV COMPU LINK

(VCR ONLY)

Your VCR

PAUSE/SPECIAL

FUNCTION

AV COMPU LINK Cable (optional)

AV COMPU LINK Playback

Your VCR is compatible with JVC's AV COMPU LINK components which include amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions.

PREPARATION

[] Connect )'our VCR to an AV COMPU LINK amplifier and/or

an AV COMPU LINK television as illustrated.

[] Press MENU, SET, and

SELECT as many times as

necessary to access the

SPECIAL FUNCTION screen. (_z;_p. 9)

[] Press SET to chose "AV

COMPU-LINK".

[] Press MENU as man), times as

necessary, to exit.

OPERATION

AV COMPU LINK wdeo playback is as easy as this:

• Simply load a cassette in your VCR and press PLAY. (If the cassette's safety tab has been removed, it _s not necessary to

press play). The TV (and amplifier) turn on automatically and the TV's mode is automaucally set to VIDEO; you're ready to

watch!

• Connection vanes according to the type of TV. Please read your TV's instruction manual when making TV connection.

" SPECIAL FUNf.TION "_

( PAUSE |

l,AV COMPU-LINK J

| PRESS (SET +/-)FOR CHOICE|

POR INSTRUCCIONES EN

Recording

TV stgnals being received by the VCR's built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. This is realtime video recording.

Insert a cassette with the safety tab present. °

POWER ON;

SELECT CHANNEL 3 OR 4 (OR AV MODE)

l ,l_l _" l"_'_''_ - "_ '_ "

:. RESET

• The VCR Power will comeon automatically.

• If watching on channel 3 or 4 be sure that the VIDEO

_CNOOSI_ A PROGRAi_ ...........

Press CH(annel) +/- (or the digit keys followed by ENTER) to select the channel you wtsh to record.

• Even if you don't press ENTER, the channel will

SET THE TAPE SPEED _;¢:,

:!TO'START,RECORDING ''_ ":"_,'=_._:"-'

i-,TO PAUSERECORDING ..... ::_)_-_-:

5 ]_'essII (PAUSE).

ESPAI_IOL VEA p.32 - 33.

indicator is ht. If the indicator is not lit, press TV/VIDEO so that it lights.

automat_call3, change m about 2 seconds.

Press SP/EP.

Press • (REC) and I_ (PLAY) simultaneously.

Press I_ (PLAY) to resume recording.

OSD

it keys

Press • (STOP).

To watch a program while recording another

During Recording...

[] Press TV/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indtcator and the TV

broadcast being recorded will disappear.

[] Use the channel controls on the TV to select the other

channel you wish to view.

• The program selected with the TV channel controls will appear on the TV screen while the one selected with the VCR channel controls will be recorded on the tape.

To display the elapsed recording time

Before starting recording...

[] Press C. RESET.

• The counter wall be reset to "OH00M 00S", and will show

the exact elapsed time as the tape runs.

[] After starting recordmg, press OSD at any time to check the

elapsed time on the TV screen.

[] Press OSD again to clear _t from the screen.

O Recording (cont'd)

Instant Timer Recording

To set the VCR to shut-off automattcally after recording.

During Recording...

[] Press the VCR's REC button. The "ITR" indication bhnks and

"0:30" appears mdicatmg the recording will continue for 30 minutes and then power will sw_tch off.

,,I,- I'W6"_Isp

U "-t U

REC

[] Press REC agaLn to extend the record time by 30-minute

increments (up to 9 hours).

• This function is available only using the REC button on the VCR.

• After the off-ttme is set, the display returns to the prevtously dtsplayed mode (counter, channel or clock).

• You can check the time remaining before the VCR shuts off

by pressing REC once; the remaining time is displayed for 5 seconds. (Pressing REC more than once wall extend the record time.)

Accidental erasure prevention

• To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove

its safety tab. To record on ntlater, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

__i t°r

SAP indicator

Stereo and SAP (Second Audio

Program)

Your VCR is equipped with an MTS decoder for receptton of Multtchannel TV Sound broadcasts.

• When a stereo program is being recetved, the ST indicator

hghts.

• When an SAP program (such as a bihngual broadcast) is being received, the SAP inthcator lights.

• When a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio, both indtcators light

To record stereo programs

Stereo programs areautomattcally recorded in stereo on the Ht-Fi audio track. No spectal operation ns required. Simply follow the

basic recording procedure.

• To listen to the stereo soundtrack while recording, set the on- screen AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI". _ p.18.

To record SAP programs

[] Press MENU, SET, and

SELECT as many ttmes as

necessary to access the 2ND

AUDIO screen. (_ p. 9).

[] Press SET to choose "ON". [] Press MENU as many times as

necessary to exit.

Then follow the basic recording procedure.

• If an SAP program is received, the SAP audio wall be recorded

on both the Hi-Fi and the normal audio tracks. The main audio program will not be recorded.

• If a regular program (non-SAP) is received, the main audio will be recorded on both the Hi-Fi and the normal audio tracks.

?ND AUDIO "_

PRESS tSET +I-)FOR CHOICE )

Timer-Recording POR INSTRUCCIONES EN

With the On-Screen Timer Programming function introduced here you can directly program the VCR's timer to record up to 8 TV shows, up to a year ahead. It's especially convenient when you want to timer-record program,, whale you're away from home for long periods of time (over a week). TIMER PROGRAMMING IS NOT POSSIBLE UNLESS THE CLOCK HAS BEEN SET.

Insert a cassette with the safety tab present.

POWER ON;

SELECT CHANNEL 3 OR 4 (OR AV MODE)

• The VCR power wtll come on automatically. If watching

• If the clock has not been set, set the clock before startmg

ESPANOL VEA p.32 - 33.

on channel 3 or 4 be sure that the VIDEO mdicator ts ]it. If the indicator is not lit, press TV/VIDEO so that it lights.

step 2. z:_" p 12

ACCESS THE ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU and then press SELECT.

• The Program Set screen wtll appear.

SELECT APROGRAM NUMBER "

Press SET to move to a vacant program number, and then /'- PROGRAM1 "-_

press SELECT. DATE --/--

- STOP -- - AM |

vacant, and the cursor is at CHANNEL -- SP

• lnmallv all programs are __ STAnT .... AM /

program 1. So simply press PRESS(SELECT.SET÷/-) / SELECT

WEEKLY

t" "-- =

Press SET to set the month,

and then press SELECT.

Press SET to set the day.

• The day of the week wdl automatically appear.

• To record the program daffy

(Mon-Fri) press DAILY (Digit key 8). To record the

program weekly press WEEKLY (Digit key 9). "DAILY"

or "WEEKLY" will appear on the screen.

Press SELECT.

(Continued on next page.)

PROGRAM 1

| DATE 12/28 THU

l START .... AM

| STOP .... AM

CHANNEL -- SP

PRESS (SELECT, SET +/-)

l You can also use the MENU, SETand SELECT buttons on the VCR J

"ERROR"WARNING

If the start time you mput has already passed (t.e is prior to the present date and time), the VCR will flash "ERROR" on the Program Set screen

--ERROR--

DATE -/ I "3/22WED START 12 30 AM

STOP .... AM

CHANNEL --SP

P_OSP_M 1

PRESS SELECT, SET÷/-I PRESS MENU) TOEND

Check if you've input the correct time and date. Remember: late night shows beginning at midnight or later must have the next

day's date.

INPUT THE START TIME

Press SET to set the hour

(makmg sure that AM or PM is correct), and then

press SELECT Press SET to set the

minutes, and then press SELECT.

PROGRAM 1 _-_

DATE 12/28 THU |

START 12 00 PM | STOP -- -AM /

CHANNEL -- SP |

PRESS (SELECT, SET +F) .I

.._._PRESS (MENU) TO ENO____._

1NPUT THE STOP ,-TIME;:.;:'- .__';;__'_'-;'_*-_°"'

Set the stop ume m the same

way as you set the start time S PROGRAM1

START 12 O0PM / STOP 1 O0 PM |

CHANNEL -- SP

m steps 7 - 8. ! DATE 12/28"RqU /|

PRESS (SELECT SET +/-)

PRESS (MENU) _

,_'_N,!_IT _E CHANNEL_UM__

10Pre,sthe igit eys,oenter

the channel number, and PROGRAM1 then press SELECT. DATE "_2,'28TRU

START 12 00 PM

STOP 1 00 PM

CRANNEL 25 SP

PRESS (SELECT. SET +/-} PRESS (MENU) TO END

)

9,11

TO DISENGAGE THE TIMER

For safety, when AUTO TIMER is "OFF", your VCR disables all other functions while in the Umer mode.

• To use your VCR, first disengage the timer mode by pressing

TIMER again. Now all functtons wdl be operable

• To re-engage the timer, press TIMER.

Press SET to choose SP or

EP, and then press SELECT.

• To input another program, repeat steps 3 - 11.(You

can set up to a maximum of 8 programs.)

S PROGRAM 1 "_ | DATE 12J28 THU 1

l START 12 00 PM / / STOP 1 00 PM |

/ CHANNEL 25EP / 1 PRESS (SELECT, SET +/-) ]

•L____._s.(MENUlTOE.___J

12 Press NU.

• Select the desired Auto Timer setting. See page 24 for

details.

13Press MENU again,

4 Press TIMER.

• The VCR wdl enterthe timer mode and power will go off.

For AUTO TIMER and other timer programming features, _ p.24. For other error indications, _ p.29.

NOTES:

• If there is a power fatlure, the VCR will remember your umer-record selections for 10 minutes.

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

Q Timer-Recording (cont'd)

Auto Timer

What this feature does: Usually, the turner mode ns not

engaged unless the TIMER button =s pressed But with AUTO TIMER set to ON, the tzmer mode is automatically _ when

the VCR's power is turned off, and is _ whenever VCR power IS turned on again.

[] After step 12 (_ p 23), press

SET to choose "ON", and press MENU.

SELECT SET

Or...

[] Press MENU, SET, and

SELECT as many times as necessary to access the AUTO TINIER screen. (_ p 9)

[] Press SET to choose "ON". [] Press MENU as many tmles as necessary to extt.

To check and cancel programs

Make sure the timer mode is disengaged first. Then...

[] Press MENU and then press SELECT (to access the Program

Set screen).

[] Press SET to check through the programs in succession

To cancel the program...

[] Press CANCEL.

• Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary..

[] Press MENU as many times as necessary, to exit.

t PRESS (SET +I-)FOR CHOICE1

OFF

Special Features

The provided remote control is capable of controlhng 10 different TV brands including JVC and 13 different Cable Box brands. Follow the instructions below to set the appropriate code for your TV or Cable Box.

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

If your TV tsa JVC, you don't have to set the TV code.

PREPARATION

[] Turn the TV's power OFF using the TV's remote control. [] Set the remote control's TV/CABLENCR swttch to "TV".

[_] While holding dov,'ll the POWER button, enter your TV's

brand code with the Dnglt keys then press STOP.

• Brand setting is completed Once you set the brand, you do

not have to reset it until the remote's batteries are replaced.

ENTER

VOL.

VCR switch

• If you set the wrong code, re-enter the right code.

[] Press POWER to turn the TV power on and check to see if

the remote control works with the TV.

OPERATION

[] Set the remote control's TV/CABLENCR switch to "TV". [] Operate the TV.

• POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH +[-, VOL. +/- buttons and Digit keys are available.

[] To operate VCR, set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to "VCR".

TV Brand Name And Code

TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

JVC

MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PANASONIC

RCA

SHARP

SONY

TOSHIBA ZENITH

HITACHI

Cable Box Brand Name And Code

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

JERROLD

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA ZENITH

PIONEER

HAMLIN

REGAL

OAK SIGMA

TOCOM

RCA PANASONIC

SPRUCER

01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08

09,10

11,12 13,14

15,16,17,18 15,16,17,18

19,20,21 19,20,21

22,23 24,25,26

24,25,26 24,25,26

01 02

03 O4

05 O6 07

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

Some Cable Box brands have more than one code. When your Cable Box does not function with a specified code, try other codes.

PREPARATION

[] Turn the Cable Box power OFF using the Cable Box's remote

control.

[] Set the remote control's TV/CABLE/VCR switch to

"CABLE".

[] While holding down the POWER button, enter your Cable

Box's brand code with the Digit keys then press STOP.

• Brand setting is completed. Once you set the brand, you do not have to reset it until the remote's batteries are replaced.

• If you set the wrong code, re-enter the right code.

[] Press POWER to torn the Cable Box's power on and check to

see if the remote control works with the Cable Box.

OPERATION

[] Set the remote control's TV/CABLE/VCR switch to "CABLE". [] Operate the Cable Box

• POWER, CH +/-, ENTER buttons and Digit keys are available.

[] To operate VCR, set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to "VCR".

O Editing

Player

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Recorder

Your VCR

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

Another VCR

To edit to or from another VCR

I Your VCR be used as either the deck the

player when editing tapes.

PREPARATION

[] Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT

OPERATION

[] Press MENU, SET, and

[] Press SET to choose "FRONT"

[] Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit. [] Set the recorder's input mode to AUX.

t [] Put the player in the Play mode. I [] Put the recorder in the Record mode.

can

connectors to the recorder's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

• When using your VCR as a recorder and connecting it to a monaural deck, connect that deck's AUDIO OUT connector

to your VCR's AUDIO IN L connector.

SELECT as many times as f AUXINPUT necessary to access the AUX | , FRONT

INPUT screen. (Ezrp.9) / REAR "J

or"REAR", t PRESS(SET+/-)FORCH01CE|

• Select FRONT to connect to

the front panel connectors.

• Select REAR to connect to the rear panel connectors.

• With this VCR model, press the digit key "0". "AU" .will appear instead of a channel number.

recording or SOUrCe

f 1

VIDEO

Recorder

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT VIDEO

Player

Your VCR

To control two JVC VCRs

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch (_:rp.7): You can set

this VCR so that it responds to the remote control only when the switch is in the "B" position and set another JVC VCR so that it

responds only when the switch is in the "A" position. This way you can control two,.lVC VCRs independently with a single

remote control. The A/B CODE switch is preset to the "A" position because your

VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR to respond to B code signals.

I1-] Unplug the VCR's power cord from the AC outlet. [] Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control unit to "B".

[] Plug the VCR's power cord back into the AC outlet. Do not

use other remote controls at this stage.

[] Tum the VCR power on using the remote control's POWER

button. The VCR will now respond only to B code signals.

Another VCR

VIDEO

To edit from a camcorder

Recorder Your VCR

PAUSE/SPECIAL

I o the rear panel

FUNCTION connector

Edding Cable (Optional)

i...-(JVC.camc.°-rder-°-nJz)"....

AUDIO OUT

Player VIDEO OUT EDIT

Tape-to-tape editing is also possible using a camcorder (equipped wnth playback facdlty) as the player and your VCR as the

recorder.

PREPARATION

[] Connect the camcorder's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT

connectors to the VCR's front panel VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

• Use the L connector for

monaural connection.

• When a Master Edit Control- eqmpped JVC camcorder is

used, the camcorder _s

capable of controlling your

VCR.

Press MENU, SET, and SELECT as many times

$SPECIALpAusEFUNETION 1

AV COMPU-LINK

PRESS (SET *!-)FOR CHOICE PRESS (MENU) TO END

as necessary to access the SPECIAL FUNCTION screen. (_:7"p.9)

(_) Press SET to choose "PAUSE". @ Press MENU as many ttmes as rtecessary to exit.

• Refer to camcorder's instruction manual for set-up

procedure.

OPERATION

[] Press MENU, SET and

SELECT as many times as necessary to access the "AUX

INPUT" screen./_ p. 9) Press SET to choose "FRONT",

[] []

Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit.

[]

Set the VCR's input mode to AUX by pressing digit key "0". "AU" will appear instead of a channel number.

[]

Put the camcorder in the Play mode. Put the VCR in the Record mode.

[]

• Refer to the camcorder/recorder's instruction manual for

operation instructions.

AUX INPUT "_

PRESS (SET +I-)FOR CHOICE/

(MENU) TO END _

If You Have Any Questions

Before requesting service...

Power or Tape Transport Problems?

Symptoms

No power is applied to the VCR.

Remote control does not function.

Clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered.

Cassette will not load. Gets stuck and is ejected a few seconds later.

Tape stops during rewind or fast-forward.

Tape will not rewind or fast-forward.

Playback Problems?

Symptoms

Playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

Noise appears during visual search. • This is normal. Noise appears during normal playback. • Is the automatic tracking mode engaged?

• ls the power cord disconnected?

-- Connect it.

• Are the batteries discharged?

-- Replace with new ones.

• Is the A/B code switch set to the appropriate position?

• Is the TV/CABLENCR switch set to the appropriate position?

-- Check once again.

• Is "TIMER" displayed on the display panel?

-- Press the TIMER button to extinguish the display.

• Are you inserting the cassette correctly? Incorrect insertion causes the built-in safety

mechanism to automatically eject the cassette.

-- Wait a few seconds and re-insert correctly.

-- Be sure to push the middle of the cassette's label side and be sure the window side is up.

• Is the C. MEMORY button pressed?

-- Press again to make "M" disappear from the counter display.

• Is the tape already fully rewound or fast-forwarded?

-- Check the cassette.

• If you are using RF OUT connection, is the TV receiver's channel selector set to the correct video channel?

-- Set it to the RF converter channel (3 or 4). (_ p.10)

• If you are using AV connection, is the TV receiver set to the AV mode?

-- Set it to the AV mode.

--Try manual tracking. (_:_tp.16)

Check points

Noise appears during slow playback. • Try manual tracking. (_ p.16)

Playback picture is blurred or interrupted • Video heads may be dirty. while TV broadcasts are clear. -- Head cleaning is necessary. Consult your JVC dealer (_" p.31).

Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi audio sound. • Is the automatic tracking mode engaged?

Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard. • Is "AUDIO MONITOR" on the FUNCTION menu set to "NORM"?

• This is normal in the LP mode.

--Try manual tracking. (_:zrp.16).

-- Set it to "HI-FI" (_ p.18).

• Is Hi-Fi audio present on the tape?

Recording Problems?

Symptoms

Recording cannot be started.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.

Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

Camera recording is not possible.

• Is a cassette loaded?

• Is the safety tab on the cassette removed?

-- Cover with adhesive tape (az_ p.20)

• Has "AUX" been selected by mistake?

-- Set to the desired channel.

• Is the camcorder or VCR correctly connected?

• Are all necessary power switches turned ON?

• Has "AUX" been selected?

-- Set to "AUX".

• Have the correct inputs been selected?

-- Make sure the correct inputs (FRONT or REAR) have been selected on the AUX INPUT screen. (_ p.27)

• Is the camcorder correctly connected?

• Has "AUX" been selected?

-- Set to "AUX".

Check points

Timer-Recording Problems?

Symptoms

Timer recording is not possible.

Timer programming screen does not function properly.

"TIMER" and "f_---I"on the display panel continue blinking.

The cassette is automatically ejected. "TIMER" and "[_" continue blinking.

"TIMER" blinks for t0 seconds and the timer mode is cancelled.

The cassette is ejected, power is shut off and "TIMER" and "_---]" are blinking.

• Have you set the clock correctly and programmed the timercorrectly?

-- Check once again.

• Have you set the VCR's tuner?

-- Check once again.

• Is the TIMER indicator displayed on the display panel?

-- If not, press the TIMER button to display the TIMER indicator.

• Is the ITR indicator displayed on the display panel?

-- Timer programming is not possible while an ITR is in progress.

• There is no cassette in the VCR.

-- Insert a cassette with the safety tab intact.

• The inserted cassette has its safety tab removed.

-- Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact. Or cover the safety tab hole of the cassette with adhesive tape and re-insert it. _ p.20.

• There are no preset programs in memory, or they have all been incorrectly preset.

-- Check the programmed data and re-program it as necessary. Press TIMER again.

• This means that the end of the tape was reached while timer-recording was in progress. Therefore, the preset program may not be recorded in its entirety.

Check points

Other Problems?

Symptoms Check points

Some channels are skipped over when scanning channels. • Those channels are preset to be skipped over. If you need them, restore them. (_" p. 14)

Channel cannot be switched. • Is recording in progress?

Snowy picture on screen when viewing TV • Is the VIDEO indicator lit? programs while recording another program. -- Press the TV/VIDEO button.

Remote control does not work with my TV. • Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions as well as

"12:00 AM" is blinking. • This means the clock must be set. It's displayed when time-keeping is terminated due to a

-- Press the PAUSE button, change the channel, and press the PLAY button.

many TV models manufactured by others, it is possible that the provided remote control will not work with your TV, or in some instances, will have limited function capability. (_7"p.25)

• Is the remote control's TV/CABLENCR switch set to "TV"?

-- If not, set it to "TV".

power failure or because the VCR's power plug was pulled from the AC outlet. To set the clock. _" p. 12. If power was interrupted, it's also likely that all preset timer

programming data has been erased. Please check and re-program as necessary.

ATTENTION:

This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the power off and unplug the power cord. Then plug it in again and switch power on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

If You Have Any Questions (cont'd)

Notes regarding...

Tuner Set

• Since receivable channels differ by locale, it will be necessary to reset your VCR's channels when you move to another location. Auto

Channel Set is the easiest way to do this. 0_ p. 13

Playback

• If the end of the tape is reached during play or search, it is automatically rewound to the beginning and stops.

• The VCR automatically stops when still continues for more than 5 minutes.

• If the still picture is unstable, use the VCR's CH -/+ buttons to correct the picture.

• During search playback, some noise bars will appear.

• If noise bars appear during playback or slow motion, correct using manual tracking, z:r p. 16.

• There is no audio during search, slow, still, or frame-by-frame playback.

• When playing back LP recordings in the search, still, or frame by frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and there may be

a loss of colour.

• When a tape is first inserted, the recorder enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.

• During muhi-speed search, some noise bars will appear.

• If adjacent index codes are too close to each other, Index Search may not function properly.

• You do not have to set to NORM when playing back tapes with normal sound track only.

• When MIX is selected, both "Hi-Fi" and "NORM" appear on the TV screen when the OSD button is pressed.

Recording

• To start recording with the VCR's Record button, press it once on its

own. Pressing Record more than once activates Instant Timer Recording. a:2ep.20.

• After pause, when recording is resumed, a few frames recorded

before the pause may be overlapped by the new recording. This is meant to reduce picture distortion and is not a malfunction.

• The VCR automatically stops when record-pause continues for more than 5 minutes.

• If the end of the tape is reached while recording, it is automatically rewound to the beginning and stops.

• If the Record button does not work, check to see if the cassette's safety tab has been removed.

• The channel cannot be changed while recording is in progress. To change the channel, press Pause, then change the channel.

Timer-Recording

• When timer-recording is successfully completed, the VCR power is automatically switched off.

• If the end of tape is reached while timer-recording, the cassette is automatically ejected.

• Since the timer starts and stops recording based on the time being kept by the VCR's built-in clock, the clock's time must be accurate

for correct timer-recording results.

• When you program the timer while viewing a program or a tape, the TV screen will show the on-screen menu but the audio will continue

to be heard.

• You can also program the timer while the VCR is recording; the on- screen menu will not be recorded on tape.

Remote TV Operation

• Whenever you replace batteries in the remote control, it is necessary to reset the TV code if your television is not a JVC TV.

• With some televisions, the TV/VIDEO button functions only to switch the TV to the VIDEO(AV) mode.

• Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions as well as many TV models manufactured by others, it is

possible that the provided remote control will not work with your TV.

Remote Cable Box Operation

• Whenever you replace batteries in the remote control, it is necessary to reset the Cable Box code.

• Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with many different Cable Box brands, it is possible that the provided remote control will not work with your Cable Box.

Precautions

Specifications

Please follow these safety precautions. Not doing so may result in damage to the VCR, remote control, or video

cassette.

• Avoid extreme heat and direct sunlight.

• Avoid extreme cold.

• Avoid extreme humidity.

• Avoid dust.

• Avoid places subject to vibrations.

• Avoid strong magnetic fields.

• Do not block the VCR's ventilation openings.

• Do not place anything heavy on the VCR or remote control.

• Do not place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control.

• Do not place the VCR on cushions, pillows, or thick carpeting.

• Use the VCR in a stable, horizontal position only.

Beware of 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

_. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR's power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry.

When transporting

• Be sure to remove cassette from VCR before packing.

• Avoid violent shocks to the VCR during packing and transport.

Place cassettes in cassette cases and store vertically.

GENERAL

Power requirement Power consumption

Temperature

Operating Storage

Operating position Dimensions (WxHxD)

Weight

Format

Maximum recording

time (SP)

(EP)

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system

Recording/Playback system

Signal-to-noise ratio Horizontal resolution

Frequency range

Input/Output

TUNER

Tuning system Channel coverage

(VHF)

(UHF) (CATV)

RF output

AC 120 V_, 60 Hz 21W

5°C to 40°C (41°F to I04°F)

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Horizontal only 360 x 94 x 298 mm

(14-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 11-3/4")

3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) VHS NTSC standard

: 160min. with T-160 video cassette : 480 min. with T-160 video cassette

NTSC-type color signal and EIA monochrome signal, 525 lines/60 fields

DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system

45 dB 240 lines

70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)

RCA connectors (IN x 2, OUT x I)

Frequency synthesized tuner

Channels 2-13 Channels 14---69

113 Channels

Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset to Channel 3 when

shipped) 75 ohms, unbalanced

About head cleaning

• If the picture playback becomes blurred, it does not mean that the

recorded program has been erased.

• Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of use can cause a blurred or noisy picture. In this case, head cleaning requiring highly technical care is necessary.

• For head cleaning, consult the nearest JVC dealer.

TIMER

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

Memory backup time : Approx. 10 rain.

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories

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

8-programs

:. RF cable (F-type),

Infrared remote control unit, "AAA" battery x 2

Operaciones basicas en espafiol

Para las conexiones VCR-TV yea la hoja de la "Gufa b_isica para las conexiones del VCR" adjunta a este manual de instrucciones.

Ajuste del reloj de su VCR y de la lengua para

ENCIENDA;

SELECCIONE EL CANAL

30 4 (O MODO AV)

STOP/EJECT

;H/SET +/-

indicacibn en pantalla

1. Presione POWER para encender el VCR.

2. Presione TV/VIDEO para que aparezca "TV" del display del VCR.

3. Presione MENU.

4. Presione SET +/- para seleccionar "AJUSTE INICIAL", y luego presione SELECT.

5. Presione REW para seleccionar "ESPAlqOL" para indicaci6n en pantalla.

6. Presione SET +/- para fijar el mes y luego presione SELECT.

7. Repita el paso 6 para ajustar el dia, el afio y la hora.

FECHA 9/3/94 DO HORA 11:53 AM

CAMBI0 HORARIO ACTIVO

INGLES : PRESIQNE FF)

ESPANOL: PRESIONE REW

I AJUSTE INICIAL

PRESIONE (SELECT, SET +/-) PREStONE (MENU) PKERMINAR

8. Presione MENU para comenzar de funcionamiento del reloj.

Asignacibn de canales al sintonizador de su VCR

1. Presione POWER para encender el VCR.

2. Presione TV/VIDEO para que aparezca "TV" del display del VCR.

3. Presione MENU.

4. Presione SET +/- para seleccionar "AJUSTE DE SINTONIZADOR",

y luego presione SELECT.

AJUSTE DE SINTONKZADOR

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PRESIONE (SELECT, SET +/-) PRESIONE (MENU) PKERMINAR

5. Presione SET +/- para seleccionar "BANDA", y luego presione SELECT.

6. Presione SET +/- para seleccionar "TV" o "CABLE".

• Ajtistelo en TV si su antena recibe s61o canales de UHF y VHE

Aj6stelo en CABLE si su sistema de antena es una lfnea de TV por cable.

7. Presione MENU.

8. Presione SET+/- para seleccionar "AJUSTE AUTO DE CANAL", y luego presione SELECT.

• Se inicia la sintonizaci6n autom_itica de canales y despu6s de

completada la misma aparecer_ en la pantalla el mensaje "FIN DE EXPLORACION".

AJUSTE DE SINTONIZADOR BANDA

#AJ_LISTE AUTO DE CANAL

AJUSTE MANUAL DECANAL

PRESIONE (SELECT, SET +/-)

ESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR

9. Presione MENU tantas veces como sea necesario.

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Preparacibn

• Encienda el televisor.

• Seleccione el canal 3 o 4 (o modo AV).

1. Inserte an cassette.

• El VCR se encender_, autom_ticamente y el contador se reposicionar_ a 0:00:00.

• Si el cassette no tuviera leng0eta de seguridad, comenzar:t autom:iticamente la reproducciOn.

2. Presione PLAY para iniciar la reproducci6n.

3. Presione STOP para detener la reproducc_6n.

• Para rebobinar la cinta, presione REW.

• Para avanzar r_pidamente la cinta, presione FE

• Para detener el rebobinado o bobinado r_pido, presione STOE

4. Presione STOP/EJECT en el VCR para expulsar el cassette.

Preparacibn

• Encienda el televisor.

• Seleccione el canal 3 o 4 (o modo AV).

1. Inserte un cassette con lengtieta de seguridad.

• E1 VCR se encender_f autom_iticamente y el contador se

reposicionani a 0:00:00.

2. Presione CH +/- (o las teclas num6ricas y luego ENTER) para seleccionar el canal que desea grabar.

3. Presione SP/EP para cambiar la velocidad de cinta.

4. Presione simult=ineamente REC y PLAY para comenzar la grabaci6n.

• Para efectuar una pausa de grabaci6n, presione PAUSE.

• Para continuar con la grabaci6n, pesione PLAY.

5. Presione STOP para detener la grabaci6n.

Para mirar un programa mientras graba otro

Durante la grabaci6n...

1.Presione TV/VIDEO para que aparezca "VIDEO" del display del VCR.

• La teledifusi6n que se es_ grabando desaparecer_n.

2. Utilice los controles de canales del televisor para elegir otto canal que desee ver.

• El programa seleccionado con los controles de canales de TV

aparecer_i en la pantalla del televisor mientras el programa seleccionado con los controles de canales del VCR se grabar_ en la cinta.

Preparacion

• Encienda el televisor.

• Seleccione el canal 3 o 4 (o modo AV).

1. lnserte un cassette con lengtieta de seguridad.

• El VCR se encender=i autom,'iticamente y el contador se reposicionar_i a 0:00:00.

2. Presione MENU, y luego presione SELECT.

• Aparece_ el metal "PROGRAMA".

FECHA --1-- | ENCENDIDO --:- AM |

APAGAO0 --:-- AM |

CANAL -- SP /

I PROGRAMA 1

PRESIONE SELECT, SET +/-)

PRESIONE MENU) P/TERMINARJ

3. Presione SET +/- para seleccionar un ntimero de programa vacante, y luego presione SELECT.

• lnicialmente todos los programas est_in vacantes y el cursor es_

en el programa 1. Por lo tanto, presione simplemente SELECT.

4. Presione SET +/- para fijar el mes y luego presione SELECT.

5. Presione SET +[- para fijarel dfa del mes.

• Para grabar un programa diario (lunes - viernes), presione DAILY (tecla 8). Para grabar un programa semanal, presione

WEEKLY (tecla 9).

6. Presione SELECT.

7. Repita el paso 4 para fijar la hora de inicio, la hora de finalizaci6n, el ntimero de canal y la velocidad de cinta.

FECHA 9/6 MI ENCENDIDO 12:00 PM

APAGADO 1:00 PM

CANAL 125 EP

PROGRAMA 1 1

PRESIONE SELECT, SET +/-) PRESIONE MENU) P/TERM NAR

8. Presione MENU tantas veces como sea necesario.

9. Presione TIMER.

• El VCR se establecer=i en el modo de grabaci6n programada y se

apagar_i.

For Servicing

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit, In the event

that repair isnecessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within

i the Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Billof Sale for

Warranty Service.

107 Little Fails Road Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 (201) 808-9279

5665 Corporate Avenue Cypress, CA 90630-0024

(714) 229-8011

230 Eliot Street Ashland, MA 01721-2377 (508) 881-5923

TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357 Aurora, IL 60504-8149

(404) 339-2522 (708) 851-7855

10700 Hammerly, Suite 110 Houston, TX 77043

(713) 935-9331

14505 Commerce Way

Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512

(305) 362-6252

2969 Mapunapuna Place Honolulu, HI 96819-2040 (808) 833-5828

890 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804

(415) 871-2666

--JVC

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and

production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is

world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

ff you ship the product...

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the

problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or

bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center

as listed above.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.

107 Uttle Falls Road

Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105

Don't service it yourself,

CAUTION

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel

_r ACCESSORIES

purchase accessories foryour JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer,

from the 48 Continental United States call toll free: 1-800-882-2345.

Warranty

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of

original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such

repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers.

Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may

be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized

service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.

If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.

If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department. WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of GOd, and cosmetic damage;

5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7. Accessories;

8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date of purchase);

There are no other express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.

JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER

DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE

TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY

BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET

FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not atiow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMERVIDEO1-90

PARTS 1YR 90DAYS

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive

DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. EImwood Park, New Jersey 07407

LABOR

REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION

PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.

For customer use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear. bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future

reference.

Model No.: Serial No:

Purchase date: Name of dealer:

JVC

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF USJVC CORR

41 Slater Ddve, Elmwood Park, N.J.07407

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