JVC HR-S29U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S29U

MBRSET

CABLE/

DBS

A/B

POWER

TV/VCR

DISPLAY

A. MONITOR

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DBS

DAILY(M-F)

WEEKLY

AUX

C.RESET

CANCEL

TIMER

START STOP DATE

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PROG

PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH

CHECK

PLAY

STOP

P A

–

SHUTTLE

PLUS

MULTI BRAND

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

REC LINK

S-VHS ET

SP EP

VCR

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REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT

PLAY

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LPT0579-001A

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V`, 60Hz only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Declaration of Conformity Model Number :HR-S29U Trade Name :JVC Responsible Party :JVC Americas Corp. Address :1700 Valley Road Wayne,

N.J. 07470

Telephone Number :973-315-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote 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 on the Remote.

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

VCR Plus+, C3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

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

䡲 Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked "S-VHS". By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.

䡲 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, JVC has determined that this

product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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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.

5. Ventilation

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

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

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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

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

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

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

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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.

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product. c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation. e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which 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

● The Index on pages 57 – 60 lists frequently-used terms, and

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

in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the Remote.

● The 墌 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 PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 8

Plug & Play Setting ................................ 8

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ................................... 8

Language Setting ................................... 9

Clock Setting........................................ 10

Preparations.............................................................10

Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set ............................................. 11

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set ................................................ 12

Tuner Setting ....................................... 13

Setting channels automatically

— Auto Channel Set ................................................13

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set ............................................ 14

Cable Box Control Setting .................... 15

Installing Controller .................................................15

Setting cable box output channel & brand ...............16

DBS Receiver Control Setting ................18

Installing Controller .................................................18

Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand ..........19

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 21

Basic Playback .................................... 21

To stop playback ......................................................21

To rewind the tape ...................................................21

To fast-forward the tape ........................................... 21

To eject the tape ...................................................... 21

To turn off the VCR .................................................. 21

Basic Playback Features ...................... 22

Changing display information ..................................22

Checking tape position ............................................22

Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Play ........... 22

Adjusting tracking condition

— Tracking Adjustments .......................................... 23

Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor .............. 23

Automatic operations after rewinding

— Next Function Memory .......................................23

Locating beginning of recordings

— Index Search .......................................................24

Locating beginning of timer recordings

— Instant Review.....................................................24

Basic Recording ................................... 25

To pause recording .................................................. 25

To stop recording .....................................................25

To rewind the tape (when it is not running) ..............25

To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running) ...... 25

To eject the tape ...................................................... 25

To turn off the VCR .................................................. 25

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

Changing display information ..................................26

Specifying recording length

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

Watching one program while recording another ...... 26

Showing on-screen display ......................................27

Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality

— Super VHS ET......................................................27

SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 28

Special Effect Playback ........................ 28

Locating particular scene rapidly

— Picture Search .....................................................28

Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback...........29

Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search ............. 29

Viewing still picture frame by frame

— Frame-by-Frame Playback ................................... 29

Viewing slow motion picture

— Slow Motion Playback ........................................ 29

TIMER RECORDING 30

VCR Plus+® Timer Programing .............. 30

Changing VCR Plus+® Setting................ 32

Express Timer Programing ................... 34

Checking program settings ....................................... 36

Canceling or changing program settings .................. 37

When programs overlap each other .........................38

OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 39

Useful Function Settings ....................... 39

Satellite Auto Recording ....................... 44

Child Lock ............................................ 45

EDITING 46

Edit From Camcorder ........................... 46

Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 48

MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 49

TV Brand Setting .................................. 49

Cable Box Brand Setting ......................50

DBS Receiver Brand Setting .................. 51

Changing Remote Control Code ............ 52

TROUBLESHOOTING 53

Questions and answers ............................................56

INDEX 57

List of terms .............................................................57

Front panel ..............................................................58

Front display panel ..................................................58

Rear panel ...............................................................59

On-screen display....................................................59

Remote ....................................................................60

SPECIFICATIONS 61

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 62

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 63

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Basic Connections

Antenna or cable

Matching transformer

AC Power Cord

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

I D E O

IN OUT

(not supplied)

CABLE

BOX

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input)

Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

REMOTE

OUT

PAUSE/ AV COMPU

-LINK

AUDIO

VIDEO

ANTENNA IN

VHF/UHF

TV OUT

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

To S-video input connector

S VIDEO OUT

S-video cable (supplied)

To Audio/video input connectors

To 75 ohm terminal

TV OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

RF cable (supplied)

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Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (墌 pg. 61).

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCR to TV

The following connections are required.

RF Connection

Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.

Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.

AV Connection (improves picture quality during tape playback.)

If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video input connectors on the TV.

S-video Connection (allows you to make the most of the S-VHS picture performance.)

If your TV is equipped with an S-video input connector

Perform “RF Connection” and “AV Connection” above.

Connect an S-video cable between the S VIDEO OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the S-video input connector on the TV.

Set VCR channel

Press POWER to turn off the VCR and press STOP/ EJECT ( § ) on the front panel for more than

5 seconds. “3CH” appears on the display panel. Press CH + and – to select “3CH” or “4CH” for only RF connection, “–CH” (OFF) for RF and AV connection, then press OK.

● The VCR channel is preset to 3CH. Set to 4CH if 3CH is used for broadcasting in your area. (To view the picture from this VCR through this channel, select the same channel on the TV with the VCR channel setting on the VCR.)

● You can now perform basic playback (墌 pg. 21) or basic recording (墌 pg. 25).

NOTES:

●

The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection.

●

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

●

For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the Index ( 墌 pg. 59).

Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet (墌 pg. 8). (If “Auto” or “CH” is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR.)

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Plug & Play Setting

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

ATTENTION

● If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (墌 pg.10 – 14)

● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug & Play setting.

● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

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VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

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REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT

INITIAL SETTINGS

This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.

Perform Plug & Play setup

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (墌 pg.

6). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.

The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

NOTES:

●

Auto Clock Set is performed first. “Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.

●

Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

●

When Plug & Play setting has been complete successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no need to perform the clock (墌 pg. 10) and tuner (墌 pg.

13) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14.

During Initial Auto Clock Set

“Auto” blinks.

During Auto Channel Set

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

Plug & Play Completed

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

* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed”

below.

INFORMATION

● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.

● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

● Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure.

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

● 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 (墌 pg. 11) or Manual Clock Set (墌 pg. 12) procedure.

● If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug & Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (墌 pg. 12) and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (墌 pg. 13 or 14).

Language Setting

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This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages (excluding the on-screen display superimposed on the TV screen) — in English, Spanish or French. Select the desired language using the following procedure. The default setting is “ENGLISH”.

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

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Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

Select language

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

repeatedly until

PLUS the desired language is selected.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

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

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET

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

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Clock Setting

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

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step after preparation steps below are finished. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (墌 pg. 12)

Preparations

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

Select clock set

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

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

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET

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

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● “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears.

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Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

Set Auto Clock to ON

Press SHUTTLE PLUS to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ so that “ON” is selected. Then; To select the host channel — go to step 5. To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 6. To select the time zone — go to step 7.

NOTE:

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.

Select host channel

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number. Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

TIME DATE YEAR

1:00PM 12/24 00 SUN

AUTO CLOCK : ON

HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO TIME ZONE : AUTO PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CLOCK SET

Select D.S.T. mode

You have three choices: AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s

clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time*)

ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in

clock itself.

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you.

Press SHUTTLE PLUS to “D.S.T.”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

to move the highlight bar

Select time zone

You can select the time zone automatically or manually.

Press SHUTTLE PLUS to “TIME ZONE”, press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:

= AUTO = ATLANTIC = EASTERN = CENTRAL = MOUNTAIN = PACIFIC = ALASKA = HAWAII = (back to the beginning)

to move the highlight bar

NOTE:

If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug & Play setting, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" for the host channel in step 5, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

* 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.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

IMPORTANT

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. ”Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set date

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until the desired date appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

● Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ changes the date in 15-day intervals.

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Set year

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until the desired year appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

Select D.S.T. mode

You can select either “ON” or “OFF”. ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in

clock itself.

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you. Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to select the desired setting.

twice.

Start clock

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Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ.

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Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

Set time

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until the desired time appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

● Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ changes the time in 30-minute intervals.

● When the time is entered manually, “AUTO CLOCK” is automatically set to “OFF”, and “HOST CH” and “TIME ZONE” disappear.

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00

AUTO CLOCK : ON HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO TIME ZONE : AUTO PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Tuner Setting

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

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Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set

Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (墌 pg. 14).

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Tuner Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

Perform Auto Channel Set

You can automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies. Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

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

TUNER SET

BAND CATV

AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

2 3

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTES:

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When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.

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If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED– NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

INFORMATION

The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access Tuner Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

Access Manual Channel Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

Add or skip desired channels

To add channels

Press the Number keys to input a channel number you want to add.

Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

set to “ADD”.

Repeat 1 and 2 to add other channels.

To skip channels

Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to input a channel number you want to skip.

Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

to set to “SKIP”.

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set

You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually.

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Cable Box Control Setting

Suggested location

Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.

ATTENTION:

The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and DBS receiver.

Cable box

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The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording. The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (墌 pg. 30) or Express timer programing (墌 pg. 34).

NOTE:

The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory package.

Installing Controller

Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the cable box’s remote sensor.

● Make sure the path between the Controller and the cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked.

Attach Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller.

Your VCR

Controller

Your VCR

Cable box

RF output

Transmitter

ANTENNA

CABLE

BOX

Connect cable box to VCR

●

If your cable box does not have audio/video output connectors

Controller (suggested locations)

To Audio/Video output

To AUDIO/ VIDEO IN

Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR.

If your cable box has audio/video output

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connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the cable box.

NOTE:

When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual.

Connect Controller to VCR

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel.

How to control the cable box

This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable box.

● The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box. This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s Remote.

● The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable box. This allows the VCR to change your cable box’s channel number during timer recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 50. To set up the Controller, go to page 16.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

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Setting cable box output channel & brand

After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

Access Cable Box Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX SET”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET

CABLE BOX SET

DBS RECEIVER SET

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

Select cable box output channel

Your selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR.

● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ on the Remote until the channel number representing the cable box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the screen.

● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ on the Remote until

“ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on the screen.

● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ on the Remote until

“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.

● If you do not use a cable box

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ on the Remote until “OFF” appears on the screen.

CABLE BOX SET

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

INITIAL SET

OFF

Turn on cable box

Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box.

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Access Cable Box Brand Set screen

Press OK.

Enter cable box brand

Press the appropriate Number keys to enter the brand code from the list shown to the right, then press OK.

● If the cable box’s channel changes to 9, setting is complete

Press OK and “CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal screen.

● If the cable box's channel does not change to 9

1 Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”.

2 Press OK. 3 Repeat step 7 until the cable box’s channel

changes to 9 by entering another code.

4 If the channel does not change after going

through all the code numbers listed for your model of cable box, then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25.

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

THEN (OK) TO TEST

PRESS (MENU) TO END

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09?

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

= YES

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND CODE

ARCHER 1, 5, 17 CABLETENNA 1, 17 CABLEVIEW 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 CITIZEN 15, 16, 17, 21, 25

CURTIS 2, 8 DIAMOND 1, 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 HAMLIN 10, 18, 19, 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 NOVAVISION 2, 8 OAK 7, 20 PANASONIC 13, 14 PULSER 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 RCA 13, 14 REGAL 10, 18, 19, 23 REGENCY 19 REMBRANDT 1, 16, 17 SAMSUNG 5, 16, 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 2, 8 SIGMA 7, 20 SL MARX 5, 16, 17, 24, 25 SPRUCER 13, 14 STARGATE 5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25 TELEVIEW 5, 16, 24 TOCOM 1, 4, 16 UNIKA 1, 17 UNIVERSAL 16, 17, 25 VIDEOWAY 3, 9, 22 ZENITH 3, 9, 22

If the VCR’s clock has not been set (with AUTO CLOCK set to ON)

“CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in step 6, then the Clock Set screen appears. Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12. If you press MENU after the clock has been set, the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears.

NOTES:

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The Controller may not work with all types of cable box.

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If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and 25, you cannot use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR.

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The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording.

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If your cable box cannot be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

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If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again.

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For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

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DBS Receiver Control Setting

Suggested location

Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.

ATTENTION:

The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS receiver and cable box.

DBS receiver

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording.

NOTES:

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The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory package.

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The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using Express timer programing (墌 pg. 34). Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus+ timer recording.

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If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input connectors and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input terminal.

Installing Controller

Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.

● Make sure the path between the Controller and the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is not blocked.

Your VCR

Controller (suggested locations)

DBS receiver

Attach Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller.

Connect DBS receiver to VCR

●

If your DBS receiver does not have audio/

Controller

RF output

Transmitter

ANTENNA IN

To AUDIO/ VIDEO IN

To Audio/Video output

video output connectors

Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR.

If your DBS receiver has audio/video output

●

connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the DBS receiver.

NOTE:

Your VCR

CABLE

BOX

How to control the DBS receiver

This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS receiver.

● The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver. This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver’s Remote.

● The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number

during timer-recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 51. To set up the Controller, go to page 19.

When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its instruction manual.

Connect Controller to VCR

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel.

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

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Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand

After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.

Turn on DBS receiver

Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver.

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

Access DBS Receiver Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER SET”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET

DBS RECEIVER SET

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

Select DBS receiver output channel

Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR.

● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ on the Remote until the channel number representing the DBS receiver’s output (CH3 or CH4) appears on the screen.

● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ on the Remote until

“ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on the screen.

● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ on the Remote until

“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.

● If you do not use a DBS receiver

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ on the Remote until “OFF” appears on the screen.

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DBS RECEIVER SET

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

INITIAL SET

OFF

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Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen

Press OK.

Enter DBS Receiver’s brand

Press the appropriate Number keys to enter the brand code from the

following list, then press OK. The program currently received through the

DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds.

BRAND CODE

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

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

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PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

THEN (OK) TO TEST

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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● If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the channel listed below for your brand, setting is complete

JVC = 100 ECHOSTAR = 100 PRIMESTAR = 55 SONY = 205

RCA = 205 Press OK and “DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal screen.

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100?

= YES

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

● If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change as shown above

1 Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”.

2 Press OK. 3 Re-enter the correct code.

NOTES:

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The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver.

●

If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case, make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

●

The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording.

●

If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording.

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For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

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JVC HR-S29U User Manual

CONTENTS

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

INITIAL SETTINGS