JVC HR-J633U(C), HR-J633U Instructions Manual

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HR-J633U

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

MAGNÉTOSCOPE À CASSETTE

INSTRUCTIONS 

PU30425-1775

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-J633U

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Serial No.

POWER

REW

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PLAY

VIDEO (MONO) L – AUDIO – R

REC

STOP/EJECT PAUSE

HMS

ITR TIMER

VIDEO

SP EP

AM PM

REC

SAP

PAUSE

PLAY

POWER

ENTER

PLAY

STOP

OSD

DAILY (M-F)

AUX

C.RESET

CH SKIP

CANCEL

TV VOL.

SP/EP

DISPLAY TV/VIDEO

CABLE

VCR

TIMER

WEEKLY

12453

807

SHUTTLE

PLUS

MULTI BRAND

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

REC

PAUSE

ADD

MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

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

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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.

**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.

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type

plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA 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.

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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 43–45 lists frequently-used terms, and

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

explained in the manual.

● The Z mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

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

● ”Cautions” on page 2

● ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages

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)

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CONTENTS

TIMER RECORDING 29

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 29

On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 29

Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 31

Auto Timer ......................................................32

DITING 33

Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 33

Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 33

Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 34

Assemble Editing .................................36

SPECIAL FEATURES 37

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 37

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control.......... 38

Child Lock ......................................................38

TROUBLESHOOTING 39

Power ................................................. 39

Tape Transport .....................................39

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

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

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

Other Problems....................................40

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 41

Playback .............................................41

Recording ............................................41

Timer Recording ...................................41

SPECIFICATIONS 42 INDEX 43

List Of Terms ........................................43

Front View ...........................................44

Rear View ...........................................44

Front Display Panel ..............................45

Remote Control ....................................45

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 14

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

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

LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 16

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

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

Slow, Reverse, Reverse Slow Or Fast-Motion

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

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

Select The Soundtrack .................................... 18

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

Skip Search .....................................................20

Repeat Playback ............................................. 20

Index Search ...................................................20

Instant ReView ................................................21

Counter Reset .................................................. 21

Counter Memory ............................................ 21

Tape Position Indicator ................................... 22

Next-Function Memory .................................. 22

AV COMPU LINK Playback............................ 22

Recording ............................................24

For The Best Possible Picture .......................... 24

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

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

Playback ......................................................26

Record One Program While

Watching Another .......................................... 27

Display Elapsed Recording Time..................... 27

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)........ 28

To Record SAP Programs ................................ 28

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 42).

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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.

AV Connection

●

To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in

the illustration.

b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable (not supplied)

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

CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

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

FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE

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

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show while watching another (Z pg. 27).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 44).

Basic Connections

Antenna or Cable

Flat Feeder

Coaxial Cable

Back of VCR

Maching Transformer

AC Outlet

RF OUT

RF Cable (provided)

75 ohm terminal

ANTENNA-IN (Antenna or Cable input)

Back of VCR

AC Power Cord

CH3 CH4

AUDIO

VIDEO

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Clock

The time and date can be set automatically from additional clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the "Host Channel" and it is a PBS channel in your area. With the antenna cable connected, your VCR can automatically set the clock when the power plug is first connected to an AC outlet.

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

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

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

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

correctly. However, if an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the SemiAuto (Z pg. 9) or Manual (Z pg. 10) clock setting procedure.

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

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

If “- - : - - ” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel. If everything is connected and set correctly, perform the manual clock setting procedure (Z pg. 10).

POWER

TV/VIDEO

SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞

POWER

SET

NOT SET

Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

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

displayed on the front display panel.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to “CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then

press OK.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

VIDEO CALIBRATION

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

CH5∞

ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS

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

● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before

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

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

adjustment times, or the adjustment will not take place.

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

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

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Language Select

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS

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

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

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

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

The messages are preset to appear in English. If you want to see them in Spanish or French, place the arrow next to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by pressing CH

∞

or SHUTTLE

PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select screen, place the arrow next to the desired language by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press MENU.

The Custom Set screen reappears.

Clock Setting

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

ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN

Place the arrow at the Custom Set screen next to “OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

CUSTOM SET

=OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

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

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SHUTTLE PLUS

Auto

SELECT MODE

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

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

TURN OFF THE VCR

The Auto Clock Set screen appears. Read the message, press MENU to return to the normal screen, then turn off the VCR until you see the time displayed.

OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET

=AUTO CLOCK SET

SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET

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

AUTO CLOCK SET

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

LEAVE OFF UNTIL TIME IS DISPLAYED ON VCR.

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Semi-Auto

**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.

SELECT MODE

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

∞

, then press OK.

ACCESS SELECT SCREENS

At the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to the desired mode by pressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

then press OK.

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

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

You can either select “AUTO”, or enter a PBS channel number. For automatic channel selection, simply press MENU. To manually select the PBS channel, press the appropriate NUMBER key, CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

to cycle through the channel numbers (hold button

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

NOTE:

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

SELECT TIME ZONE

You can either select “AUTO”, or select the correct zone. If you selected "AUTO" in step 4 and if you live near the boundary of an adjacent time zone, or receive cable TV channels, a PBS channel from a different time zone may become your host channel. Therefore, in this case make sure to manually select the correct time zone. Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press

MENU to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

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

(TV)

CH AUTO

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

TIME ZONE SELECT

=AUTO MOUNTAIN

ATLANTIC PACIFIC EASTERN ALASKA CENTRAL HAWAII

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

NUMBER

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

SHUTTLE PLUS

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SELECT D.S.T. MODE

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.

Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press MENU and

the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

D.S.T. SELECT

=AUTO

ON OFF

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

Manual

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date and time (if only 1 digit, press "0" first), and press CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE

PLUS

∞

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

NOTE:

∞

and SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

can be used to perform

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

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK until the item you want to change blinks, then set as in step 3.

MANUAL CLOCK SET

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

PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NUMBER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

SHUTTLE PLUS

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Tuner

Set Receivable Channels

TURN ON THE VCR

If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

ACCESS BAND SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "BAND" by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

SET FREQUENCY BAND

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

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

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

BAND

=CATV

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

TUNER SET

=BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

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TV/VIDEO

SHUTTLE PLUS

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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

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

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then

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

∞

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 band setting and connections and start again.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

(TV)

CH 2 ADD

SCANNING ...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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SHUTTLE PLUS

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Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

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

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

MAKE SELECTION

Place the arrow next to "SPCL" by pressing CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

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

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

STORE DESIRED CHANNEL

Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CH

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then

press ADD to add or CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

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

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CH.SKIP

ADD

SHUTTLE PLUS

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 125 SKIP

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

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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

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

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

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

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

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START POINT

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

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "VIDEO CALIBRATION" appears on screen (Z pg. 26).

STOP PLAYBACK

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

Simple Playback

Usable cassettes

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

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

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

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

** This video recorder can record on regular VHS and

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

FF (Fast-Forward)

PLAY

REW (Rewind)

FF (Fast-Forward)

REW (Rewind)

STOP

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

TV/VIDEO

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Simple Recording

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SP/EP

PAUSE

STOP

REC

PLAY

PAUSE

REC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

Accidental erasure prevention

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

Record safety tab

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL

Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys.

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

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

Active Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette (Z pg. 25).

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

STOP RECORDING

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

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PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, press CH5 or

∞

on the VCR's front panel or remote to stabilize the picture.

FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

Advance the tape one frame by pressing PAUSE again.

● To control direction, press SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or

£ during still picture mode.

RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK

Press PLAY during still picture mode.

Playback

Still Picture

Slow, Reverse, Reverse Slow Or Fast-Motion Picture

DURING PLAYBACK

Press SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £.

● To increase the speed in the forward direction, press £.

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

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

Press FF for forward fast motion, or REW for reverse fast motion.

RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

NOTES:

●

Press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds for short fast-motion searches. When the button is released, normal playback resumes.

●

If noise bars appear during playback or slow motion, correct using manual tracking. (Z pg. 17).

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

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PLAY

PAUSE

REW

SHUTTLE PLUS ™/£

PAUSE

PLAY

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Manual Tracking

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

ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE

During playback, press the CH

∞

buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust.

ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING

Press CH

∞

on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press lightly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING

Press the CH

∞

buttons on the VCR's front panel

simultaneously.

NOTE:

During slow-motion playback, simply press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.

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Select The Soundtrack

Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both, together.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AUDIO MONITOR" by pressing CH

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then

press OK.

SELECT MODE

You have three choices:

a– Hi-Fi b– Normal c– Mix

Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE

PLUS

∞

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTE:

If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make at the Audio Monitor screen.

FUNCTION

AUTO TIMER

SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO

=AUDIO MONITOR

AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION

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

AUDIO MONITOR

=HI-FI

NORM MIX

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

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SHUTTLE PLUS

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Superimpose

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "SUPERIMPOSE" by pressing CH

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then

press OK.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to "ON" or "OFF" by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE

PLUS

∞

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

SUPERIMPOSE

=ON

OFF

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

FUNCTION

AUTO TIMER

=SUPERIMPOSE

2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION

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

Audio mode indicators

"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.

CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE

] SP

INDEX-1 NORM MEMORY OFF HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45

Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode

When the channel is changed, the new

channel is displayed on the screen for 5

seconds.

Clock time

Tape position indicator

Tape speed indicator

INDEX indication

Counter reading

Operation mode

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

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

To recall an indication

1 Press OSD.

n All indications corresponding to the current status are

displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information, and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on the screen. (No indication during still and search.)

2 Press OSD again to clear the display.

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SHUTTLE PLUS

Counter memory on/off

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Skip Search

Repeat Playback

START REPEAT

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

•The entire tape is played back 20 times.

STOP REPEAT

To stop, press STOP at any time.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS

™

or £ also stops Repeat Playback.

Index Search

This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape at recording start.

START SEARCH

While the tape is stopped, press SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £.

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £ repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON (Z pg. 19). Playback begins automatically when desired recording is located.

•To find the very beginning of the desired program, press

REW or FF and search visually for the start point.

VIDEO

PLAY

HMS

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SKIP SEARCH

PLAY

STOP

SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS

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

NOTE:

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

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

SHUTTLE PLUS

REW

PLAY

REW

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Instant ReView

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

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.

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

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

● To find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW or FF and search visually for the program’s start point.

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REW

REVIEW

DISPLAY

REW

C.RESET

C.MEMORY

STOP

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Press C.RESET.

NOTE:

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

Counter Memory

When activated, this feature returns the tape to counter position “zero”.

ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY

Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to have quick access to later. The counter reads “0H 00M 00S”.

Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicator in the front display panel lights.

RETURN TO COUNTER POSITION ZERO

Press STOP (during playback), then press REW. The tape rewinds and stops at approximately “0H 00M 00S” automatically.

● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.

Counter Reset

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Tape Position Indicator

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

** SUPERIMPOSE must be set to

ON, or the indicator will not appear (Z pg. 19).

Next-Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding.

* Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds. c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.

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PLAY

POWER

REW

PLAY

TIMER

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

AV COMPU LINK Playback

Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers, receivers, and televisions.

MAKE CONNECTION

Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration on page 23.

• The AV COMPU LINK cable is a mono 3.5 mm miniplug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

to place the arrow

next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

SHUTTLE PLUS

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POWER

ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN

Press CH

∞

or SHUTTLE

PLUS

∞

to place the arrow next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.

ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK

Press CH

∞

or SHUTTLE

PLUS

∞

to place the arrow

next to “AV COMPU LINK”.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

PERFORM AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK

Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY (if the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically). Linked components are turned on, and the TV set to its VIDEO mode, automatically!

NOTE:

Connection varies depending on the type of TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection.

PLAY

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR AUX INPUT

=SPECIAL FUNCTION

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

SPECIAL FUNCTION

PAUSE

=AV COMPU-LINK

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

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SHUTTLE PLUS

PLAY

AV COMPU LINK

Television

Your VCR

AV COMPU LINK

AV COMPU LINK II

(VCR ONLY)

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AV COMPU LINK Cable (not supplied)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Example

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Recording

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

For The Best Possible Picture

Your VCR is equipped with the Active Video Calibration feature, which checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures. *The default setting for both recording and playback is "ON".

TURN ON THE VCR

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

on the front display panel.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS VIDEO CALIBRATION SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

to place the arrow next to “VIDEO CALIBRATION”, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH5

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

then press OK to move the arrow to the Playback section. Set Playback to "ON", then press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen. (Pressing OK returns the arrow to the Recording section.)

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET CUSTOM SET

=VIDEO CALIBRATION

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

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TV/VIDEO

Preparation

ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION

RECORDING = ON

OFF

PLAYBACK = ON

OFF

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

SHUTTLE PLUS

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Recording

Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 15 ("Simple Recording") before continuing.

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REC

PLAY

START END

ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION

DURING CALIBRATION

START END

ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

PAUSE

START RECORDING

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

● The VCR takes about 7

seconds to assess the quality of the tape in use, then recording begins with the picture level optimized.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

Once the cassette is ejected, the calibration data is canceled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, calibration is re-performed.

●

SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the Active Video Calibration screen will not appear (Z pg. 19).

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ATTENTION:

n As calibration takes place before recording actually starts,

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

1) Press PAUSE and REC together to engage the RECORD

PAUSE mode.

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

2) Press PLAY to start recording. n If you want to bypass Active Video Calibration and start

recording right away, set "RECORDING" to "OFF" in step 4 of the Preparation procedure (Z pg. 24).

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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Playback

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

Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 14.

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PLAY

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

● The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

NOTES:

●

When using rental tapes, or tapes recorded on other VCRs, set “PLAYBACK” in step 4 of the Preparation procedure to either “ON” or “OFF” as desired.

●

SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the Video Calibration screen will not appear (Z pg. 19).

VIDEO CALIBRATION

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Record One Program While Watching Another

ENGAGE TV MODE

During recording...

● If using the RF connection (Z pg. 6), press TV/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes out and the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.

● If using the AV connection (Z pg. 6), change the TV's input mode from AV to TV.

SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING

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

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TV/VIDEO

C.RESET

Display Elapsed Recording Time

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

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

DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN

During recording, press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time. Press again to remove the display.

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

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Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)

Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts.

● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception.

● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio.

To Record Stereo Programs . . .

. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.

To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .

. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (Z pg. 18).

To Record SAP Programs . . .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTES:

●

If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program is not recorded.

●

If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.

2ND AUDIO

=ON

OFF

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

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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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

START RECORDING

Press REC.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

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

SET RECORDING DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

●

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

●

After you set the time, the previous display reappears.

●

To check remaining recording time, press REC once during recording and the remaining time is displayed for about 5 seconds. Be careful not to press again during this 5 seconds, or you’ll add 30 more minutes to the recording.

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

Press MENU, then press OK.

You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 7).

PROGRAM 1

DATE - - / - START - - : - - AM STOP - - : - - AM CHANNEL - - SP

PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

On-Screen Timer Programming

* Refer to the illustration on page 30.

TIMER RECORDING

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

REC

ITR

VIDEO

REC

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SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

to select a vacant program number,

then press OK. The first time you do this, all numbers will be vacant, so just press OK when the screen appears.

SET PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start/stop time and channel number. Press CH

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

to set AM/PM and tape speed.

Then press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed settings.

● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.

● It is possible to set all information using the CH

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

buttons. (In this case, press OK

after each setting.)

** You can record selected programs at the same time

every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9” (WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears. Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK until the item you want to change begins blinking. Then set as in step 4.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen (Z pg. 32).

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.

NOTES:

●

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

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes.

●

If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.

●

If you enter a start time that has already passed, ERROR appears on the screen and flashes.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

NUMBER

NUMBER "9"

NUMBER "8"

TIMER

SHUTTLE PLUS

EXAMPLE

If you program the VCR to timer record a show on September 6 on channel 40 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM in SP mode, the screen will look like this:

PROGRAM 1

DATE 9/ 6 SUN START 12:00 PM STOP 1:00 PM CHANNEL 40 SP

PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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DISENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

Press MENU, then press OK.

CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

to check the

programs in succession.

Check And Cancel Programs

CANCEL A PROGRAM

Press CANCEL.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

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

RE-ENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER again.

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TIMER

CANCEL

SHUTTLE PLUS

To Cancel A Program . . .

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Auto Timer

When activated, this function engages the timer when the VCR is turned off, and disengages it when the power is turned on, automatically.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK.

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

, then press OK. Now

skip to step 2 of the procedure below.

Or, during on-screen timer programming ...

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

In step 5 in the On-Screen Timer Programming procedure (Z pg. 30), press MENU.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to your choice ("ON" or "OFF") by pressing CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

AUTO TIMER

=ON

OFF

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

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

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8 0

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SHUTTLE PLUS

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Edit To Or From Another VCR

You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

● When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural VCR as the player, connect the player’s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder.

LOAD CASSETTES

Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Set to AUX. With this VCR, press NUMBER key “0” (AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel number).

NOTE:

When using this VCR as the recorder, make sure to select "FRONT" or "REAR" (depending or which input connectors you use) at the Aux Input Screen (Z pg. 34, "Edit From A Camcorder" steps 4, 5, 9 – 11).

START PLAYER

Set to its play mode.

START RECORDER

Set to its record mode.

Player

Your VCR

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Another VCR

Recorder

EDITING

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3 6

8 0

POWER

A/B CODE

NUMBER "0"

Control Two JVC VCRs

The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B, and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A. The switch is preset to A because this VCR normally responds to A-code signals. You can easily modify this VCR to accept B-code commands.

1 Unplug the VCR’s power cord from the AC outlet. 2 Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control to B. 3 Plug the VCR’s power cord back into the AC outlet. 4 Turn the VCR’s power back on by pressing POWER on

the remote.

The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.

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Edit From A Camcorder

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

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR. The editing cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press NUMBER key “0” to set to AUX.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

to place the arrow

next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped camcorder — step 6 If not — step 9

ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN

Press CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

to place the arrow

next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

Press CH

∞

or SHUTTLE

PLUS

∞

to place the

arrow next to “PAUSE”.

RETURN TO FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press MENU.

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

Camcorder

Player

EDITING (cont.)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

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3 6

8 0

 

NUMBER "0"

SHUTTLE PLUS

Recorder Your VCR

Editing cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder only)

EDIT

To rear panel PAUSE/AV COMPU-LINK connector

SPECIAL FUNCTION

=PAUSE

AV COMPU-LINK

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

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ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN

Press CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

to place the arrow

next to “AUX INPUT”, then press OK.

SELECT INPUT

If you are connecting the AV cable to the

AV connectors on the front of the VCR

, place the arrow

next to "FRONT" by pressing CH

∞

SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

. If you are connecting the AV cable to the

AV connectors

on the back of the VCR

, place the arrow next to "REAR"

by pressing CH

∞

or SHUTTLE PLUS

∞

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

START PLAYER

Set the camcorder to its play mode.

START RECORDER

Set your VCR to its record mode.

● Refer to camcorder/VCR's instruction manual for

operation instructions.

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12 45

3 6

8 0

 

AUX INPUT

= FRONT

REAR

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

SHUTTLE PLUS

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Assemble Editing

Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in succession. To use your VCR as the recorder ...

LOAD CASSETTES

Insert the original cassette in the player, and the recording cassette in the recorder.

SET TAPE SPEED

Set to "SP" or "EP" by pressing the SP/EP button on the remote control.

ENGAGE RECORDSTANDBY MODE

Press REC and PAUSE together.

FIND EDIT START POINT

Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to be edited.

START EDITING

When you reach the scene on the original tape to be edited, press PLAY to initiate the recorder’s record mode.

STOP EDITING

Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder.

CONTINUE EDITING

Repeat steps 4 through 6 as you like.

NOTE:

Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the playback deck.

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12 45

3 6

8 0

 

PLAY

PAUSE

REC

PLAY

PAUSE

REC

SP/EP

EDITING (cont.)

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SPECIAL FEATURES

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

In addition to controlling several functions on JVC remote control TVs, the VCR's remote control can control these functions on the TV brands listed below.

Before you start . . .

● Turn the TV’s power off using its remote control.

● Set the remote control’s TV/CABLE/VCR switch to TV.

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12 45

3 6

8 0

 

POWER

NUMBER

ENTER

VOL. +/-

TV/VIDEO

STOP

TV/CABLE/VCR

SET TV BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER, enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.

● You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace

your remote control’s batteries.

● If you enter the code for PANASONIC 1 and you

can’t operate your TV, try entering the code for PANASONIC 2.

TRY OPERATING TV

Press POWER on the remote to turn on the TV’s power. If it comes on, try other operations.

● The POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH

∞

, VOL +/– and

NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to

operate the TV. *Depending on the brand, the TV channel may not change unless you press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/

CABLE/VCR switch to VCR.

NOTE:

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

TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

JVC 01 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 1 04 RCA 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 HITACHI 10 PANASONIC 2 11 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO/SEARS 13

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Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

The VCR's remote control can control these functions on the cable boxes listed below.

Some cable box brands have more than one code. If the cable box will not function with one code, try entering another.

Before you start . . .

● Turn the cable box’s power off using its remote control.

● Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on your VCR’s remote control

to CABLE.

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12 45

3 6

8 0

 

POWER

NUMBER

ENTER

STOP

TV/CABLE/VCR

TIMER

SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

SET CABLE BOX BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER, enter your cable box’s brand code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.

● You don’t have to repeat this step until you replace

the remote control’s batteries.

TRY OPERATING CABLE BOX

Press POWER on the remote to turn on the cable box’s power. If it comes on, try other operations.

● The POWER, CH

∞

and NUMBER keys on the

remote can all be used to operate the cable box. *Depending on the brand, the cable box channel may not change unless you press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

● To return the remote to VCR operation, set its TV/

CABLE/VCR switch to VCR.

NOTE:

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

Child Lock

This feature allows you to avoid unwanted operation and prevent accidental recordings.

1 Turn the VCR's power on. 2 Press and hold POWER on the remote control until the

Child Lock indicator ("–") appears on the front display panel.

* To cancel Child Lock, press POWER on the remote to turn

the VCR on. During timer recording, pressing TIMER also cancels Child Lock.

NOTES:

●

When Child Lock is engaged, make sure to keep the remote control out of the reach of children.

●

Timer recording can be performed while Child Lock is engaged. The feature remains in effect after the recording is finished.

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

CURTIS 09, 10 GEMINI 08 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 HAMLIN 15, 16, 17, 18 JERROLD 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 OAK 19, 20, 21 PANASONIC 24, 25, 26 PIONEER 13, 14 RCA 24, 25, 26 REGAL 15, 16, 17, 18 SUMSUNG 08, 13 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09, 10 SIGMA 19, 20, 21 SL MARX 08, 13 SPRUCER 24, 25, 26 TELEVIEW 08, 13 TOCOM 22, 23 VIDEOWAY 11, 12 ZENITH 11, 12

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

POWER

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The power cord is disconnected.

● The TIMER mode is engaged with

Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 32).

● The batteries are discharged.

● The A/B CODE switch is in the

wrong position.

● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the

wrong position.

SYMPTOM

1. The power won’t come on.

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

3. The remote control won’t function.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the power cord. Press TIMER to disengage.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Re-perform the A/B Code setting (Z pg. 33). Set the switch to the position corresponding with the unit you want to operate.

TAPE TRANSPORT

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

● The Counter Memory indicator

(“M”) is lit on the front display panel.

SYMPTOM

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

2. The tape stops during rewind or fast forward.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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. Then insert the cassette

Press C.MEMORY to disengage the Counter Memory mode and extinguish the indicator.

SYMPTOM

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

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

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

5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard.

PLAYBACK

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connection (Z pg. 6), the channel selector on the TV is set incorrectly.

● If you’re using the AV connection (Z pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode.

● This is normal.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The AUDIO MONITOR option at

the Function Set screen was set incorrectly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the channel selector to channel 3 or 4.

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

Engage and adjust tracking manually (Z pg. 17).

The heads must be cleaned. Consult your JVC dealer.

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI" (Z pg. 18).

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There’s no cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

SYMPTOM

1. Recording won’t start.

RECORDING

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

Set the VCR to the appropriate channel.

Refer to the directions and the illustration under “Edit From A Camcorder” (Z pg. 34) and properly connect the units. Make sure the power to all units is on. Set the recorder’s input mode to AUX and select "FRONT" or "REAR" at the Aux Input Screen (Z pg. 35).

● The VCR has been set to its AUX

mode by mistake.

●The camcorder and the VCR have

been incorrectly connected.

● The power to one or more of the

units has not been turned on.

● The recorder’s input mode has been

set incorrectly.

2. TV broadcasts won’t record properly.

3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

TIMER RECORDING

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Check or re-perform the clock/timer settings to ensure correctness. Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures (Z pg. 7).

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

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

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

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

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

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. On-screen timer programming won’t work.

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

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

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

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

● The timer is not engaged.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

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

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

● The end of tape was reached during timer recording.

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