JVC HR-S5910U, HR-S3910U, HR-S3900U Owner’s Manual

JVC

VIDEO CASSE'I-rE RECORDER

HR-S5900U/5910U
HR-S3900U/3910U

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HR-S5900U/5910U

SuperVHSET

HR-S3900U/3910U

For Customer Use:

TRUCTIONS

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.

LPT0503-001A

2 EN

Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
Dear Customer, ]

contained in the following pages to ensure safe useof your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DONOTOPEN

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.

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-S5900U

HR-S5910U
HR-S3900U
HR-S3910U

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 onthe top of the
VCR or on the Remote.

5. AVOID violent shocksto the VCR during transport.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRICSHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR [_VITERLESCHOCS [_LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISEETPOUSSER
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.

VCR Plus+, C 3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

• 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.

• As an ENERGYSTAR® Partner, JVC hasdetermined that this

product or product model meets the ENERGYSTAR®guidelines
for energy efficiency.

IMPORTANTPRODUCT
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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

"_.,j.._ ANTENNA

_[-"_ LEAD IN WIRE

_/ _ if ANTENNA

/ JJ"'/I DISCHARGE UNIT

I / _ (NEC SECTION

[ /j,,j olo-2o,

_/_GROUNDiNG

I_ CONDUCTORS

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POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODESYSTEM
(NECART 250. PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMPS

4 EN

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 usethis 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 short-
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not useattachments 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 asopening 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 isdamaged.

b.lf liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.lf 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 USETHISINSTRUCTION
MANUAL

• The Index on pages 60 - 64 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 _7 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.

• The illustrations used in this instruction manual is of

HR-S5900U/5910U, unless mentioned otherwise.

BEFOREYOU INSTALLYOUR NEW
VCR...

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

• "CAUTIONS" on page 2

• "IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on the

previous page

CONTENTS EN 5

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

Tofast-forward the tape ........................................... 21

Toeject the tape ...................................................... 21

Toturn 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

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

Toeject the tape ...................................................... 25

Toturn 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

24HR Quick Programing ...................... 36

Checking program settings ....................................... 37

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

Audio Dubbing

(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) ........... 49

Insert Editing and AV Dubbing

(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) ........... 50

MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 52

TV Brand Setting .................................. 52

Cable Box Brand Setting ...................... 53

DBS Receiver Brand Setting .................. 54

Changing Remote Control Code ............ 55

TROUBLESHOOTING 56

Questions and answers ............................................ 59

INDEX 60

List of terms ............................................................. 60

Front panel (HR-S5900U/5910U) ............................ 61

Front panel (HR-S3900U/3910U) ............................ 61

Front display panel .................................................. 62

Rear panel ............................................................... 63

On-screen display .................................................... 63

Remote .................................................................... 64

SPECIFICATIONS 65

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

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

66

67

6fN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Basic Connections

ANTENNA IN

Antenna or cable

(Antenna or cable input)

/

Matching transformer

VIDEO OUT

AC Power
Cord

AUDIO OUT (not supplied)

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

To S-video input _l,

connector

TV

S VIDEO OUT

S-video cable
(supplied)

_.
_-

ToAudio/video input
connectors

To75 ohm terminal

TV OUT

(not supplied)
Audio/video cable

RFcable (supplied)

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the
accessories listedin "SPECIFICATIONS"

(_-7_pg. 65).

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on astable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCRto TV

The following connections are required.

[RF ConnectionJ
O Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

O Connect the TV antenna cable to the

ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.

O Connect the supplied RFcable between the TV

OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the
TV's antenna input terminal.

[AV ConnectionJ (improves picture quality during
tape playback.)

If your TV is equipped with audio/video input
connectors

OConnect the antenna, VCR and TV asshown in

the illustration.

OConnect 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.

kS-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

O Perform "RF Connection" and "AV

Connection" above.

O Connect an S-video cable between the SVIDEO

OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the
S-video input connector on the TV.

Set VCR channel

PressPOWER to turn off the VCR and press STOP/

EJECT( II/--_ ) on the front panel for more than
5 seconds. "3CH" appears on the display panel.

PressCH + and - on the Remote 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.
Setto 4CH if 3CH is used for broadcasting in your

area. (Toview 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
(_ pg. 21)or basic recording (_ 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 C__"pg. 26).

• For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (_" pg. 63).

_ 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 (___pg. 8).

(If "Auto" or "CH" isdisplayed on the front display
panel before the VCR isturned on, the clock and

tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait
until the clock time isdisplayed on the front display

panel before turning on the VCR.)

8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS

This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels

Plug & Play

Setting

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.

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

PerformPlug& Playsetup

ATTENTION

• If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set

the clock and tuner channels separately. (_" 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.

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (_7_ 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 C__"pg. 10) and tuner C__"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.

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

below.

IN FORMATION

• 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 PBSchannel 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 (_" pg. 11)or

Manual Clock Set (_" 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 (_" pg. 12)

and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (_" pg. 13 or 14).

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed

asthey are scanned and set.

Plug & Play Completed
The current time (including
AM/PM) is displayed.

Language

Setting

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.

AccessMain Menuscreen

il

Press MENU.

AccessInitial Setscreen

El

Press SHUTTLE PLUS
_,v to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
"INITIAL SET", then

press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS E>.

Selectlanguage

Press SHUTTLE PLUS
_,v to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
"LANGUAGE", then

press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS r> repeatedly until

the desired language is
selected.

Returnto normal screen

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

CABLEBOXSET
DBS RECEIVER SET

lOfN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set

Clock Setting

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

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. (_ pg. 12)

Preparations

AccessMain Menuscreen

Press MENU.

AccessInitial Setscreen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS
_,v to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
"INITIAL SET", then

press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS E>.

Select clock set

Press SHUTTLE PLUS
_,v to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
"CLOCK SET", then

press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS E>.

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLEBOXSET

DBS RECEIVER SET

• "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY"
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then

the Clock Set screen appears.

Setting clocksemiautomatically

-- Semiauto ClockSet

You can change the host channel/D.S.T./time zone

setting manually.

First follow steps [] to [] on page 10, then go to the

fol Iowing steps.

Set Auto Clock to ON

PressSHUTTLE PLUS _>

to move the highlight

bar to "AUTO CLOCK",

then pressSHUTTLE

PLUSAV SOthat "ON"
is selected.

Then;
Toselect the host

channel -- go to step 11.
Toselect the D.S.T. mode -- go to step Ira.

Toselect the time zone -- go to step H.

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 AV

until "AUTO" or the desired PBS channel number
is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

CLOCKSET

TIME DATE YEAR

HOSTCN _"AU'I_' (CATV)

D.S.T. : AUTO

TIMEZONE :AUTO

00 SUN

_ elect 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 D to move the highlight bar

to "D.S.T.', then press SHUTTLE PLUS/_V

repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

Selecttime zone

You can select the time zone automatically or

manually.

Press SHUTTLE PLUS D to move the highlight bar

to "TIME ZONE", press SHUTTLE PLUS AV

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)

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 Iml,
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•

12eN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set date

PressSHUTTLE PLUS AV until the desired date
appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUSE>.

• Holding SHUTTLE PLUS AV changes the date

in 15-day intervals.

Setyear

PressSHUTTLE PLUS AV until the desired year
appears, then pressOK or SHUTTLE PLUSE>twice.

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.

PressSHUTTLE PLUS AV to select the desired
setting.

Start clock

E!

PressMENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

PressOK or SHUTTLE PLUS D repeatedly until the item

you want to change blinks, then press SHUTTLE PLUS

AV.

Settingclockmanually

-- Manual Clock Set
First follow steps [] to [] on page 10, then go to the

fol Iowing steps.

I[_set time

PressSHUTTLE PLUS
AV until the desired

time appears, then press

OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

E>.

• Holding SHUTTLE PLUS AV 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.

CLOCKSET

HOSTCH : AUTO (CATV)

D.S.T. : AUTO

TIME ZONE : AUTO

Tuner Setting

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

Setting channels

automatically - AutoChannelSet

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 (_7_pg. 14).

H AccessMain Menuscreen

Press MENU.

AccessTunerSet screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS
AV to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
"TUNER SET", then

press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS t>.

Perform Auto Channel Set

You can automatically
set the receivable

channels in your area in
the order of their

frequencies.

Press SHUTTLE PLUS
AV to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
"AUTO CHANNEL

SET", then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS t>.

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

INITIAL SET

TUNER SET

BARD CATV

MANUAL CHARNEL SET

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

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NOTES:

• When Auto Channel Set is complete, "SCAN
COMPLETED" appears on screen.

• If the scan was unsuccessful, "SCAN COMPLETED-
NO SIGNAL" appears on screen. Check the

connections and start again.

Returnto 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.

14fN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

AccessTunerSetscreen

PressSHUTTLE PLUS _,V to move the highlight

bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET",then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS E>.

AccessManualChannelSetscreen

I:ll-ll

PressSHUTTLE PLUS
_,v to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
"MANUAL CHANNEL

SET", then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS E>.

O Add or skip desired channels

ITo add channelsI

O Press the Number

keys to input a
channel number you

want to add.

O Press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS E>to
set to "ADD".

0 Repeat 0 and O to

add other channels.

[To skip channels]

0 Pressthe Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS/xv

to input a channel number you want to skip.

O Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS_>to set to "SKIP".
O Repeat 10)and O to skip other channels.

TUNER SET

BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

Setting channels manually

-- Manual Channel Set

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

O AccessMain Menu screen

PressMENU.

Return to normal screen

PressMENU.

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.

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+ (_ pg. 30), Express

timer programing (_ pg. 34) or 24HR quick programing

(_7_pg. 36).

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

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

Controller

Your VCR

Cable box

To

RFoutput

Controller

Transmitter

or

To

ANTENNA

IN

(suggested

locations)

To
Audio/Video
output

To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN

Situate Controller

il

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.

L_ ttach Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on

the back of the Controller.

_! Connect cable boxto VCR

_ca--_-_-e b--_x-_oes no-_t-have audio/video

output connectors

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

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 53. To set up the Controller, go to
page 16.

16EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

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.

AccessInitial Setscreen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight

bar (arrow) to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS _.

AccessCableBoxSetscreen

!!

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

AV to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
"CABLE BOX SET",

then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS _.

Select cable box output channel

Your selection depends CABLEBOXSET
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 AV 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

AU D IO/VI D EO IN connectors on the front panel

Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV 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 AV on the Remote until
"ON L-1 (REAR)" appears on the screen.

• If you do not use a cable box
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until

"OFF" appears on the screen.

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

DBS RECEIVER SET

INITIAL SET

H Turnon cable box

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

_ AccessCable BoxBrandSet screen

Press OK.

Enter cable box brand

Pressthe 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
(_ Press SHUTTLE PLUS/_V to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to "NO".

(_ Press OK.
(_ Repeat step [] until the cable box's channel

changes to 9 by entering another code.

(_ 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.

CABLEBOXBRAND SET

CABLEBOXBRAND SET

1

DID YOUR CABLEBOX
CHANGETO CHANNEL 09?

NO

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND CODE

ARCHER
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
CURTIS

DIAMOND

EASTERN
GC BRAND
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

HAMLIN
JASCO

JERROLD

NOVAVISION
OAK
PANASONIC
PULSER

RCA

REGAL

REGENCY

REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
SPRUCER
STARGATE
TELEVIEW
TOCOM

UNIKA

UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH

1, 5, 17
1,17
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
2, 8
1,17

19
15, 16, 17, 21, 25

15
1,4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28

10, 18, 19, 23
15

1,4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
2, 8
7, 20
13, 14
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
13, 14
10, 18, 19, 23

19
1,16,17

5, 16, 24
2, 8
7, 20
5, 16, 17, 24, 25
13, 14
5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25
5, 16, 24
1,4, 16
1,17
16, 1 7, 25
3, 9, 22
3, 9, 22

If the VCR's clock has not been set (with AUTO

CLOCK set to ON)

"CABLE BOX USERSSETCLOCK MANUALLY" appears for
about 5 seconds when you press OK in step Ira, then the
Clock Set screen appears.
Perform Manual Clock Seton page 12. If you press MENU

after the clock has been set, the Cable Box Brand Set
screen appears.

NOTES:

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

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

18fN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

DB$ Receiver

Control Setting

Suggestedlocation

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

Your VCR

DBS receiver

Controller

(suggested
locations)

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:

• 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.

• The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver
channels using the Controller when the VCR has been

programed using Express timer programing C__"pg. 34) or
24HR quick programing (__"pg. 36).

Because satellite programing does not usePlusCode, the
Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during

VCR Plus+ timer recording.

• Ifa 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.

_ Attach Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on

the back of the Controller.

I1_! Connect DBS receiver to VCR

Controller

Transmitter or To

_'_ANTEN NA TN AUDIO/

To To

RF output outputAUdi°/Vide°

VIDEO IN

If--_-D--_-receiver doe_sno--t-have audio/
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:

When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its

instruction manual.

_ onnect Controller to VCR

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

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.

Eachmethod mustbe setup separately. To,setup the VCR's Remote, refer to page 54. To ,setupthe Controller, goto page 19.

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

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.

il TurnonDBSreceiver

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

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU.

AccessInitial Setscreen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight

bar (arrow) to "INITIAL SET", then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS _.

AccessDBSReceiverSetscreen

!!

Press SHUTTLE PLUS
AV to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to
"DBS RECEIVER SET",

then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS _.

11_t Select DBS receiver output channel

Your selection depends DBSRECEIVERSET

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 AV 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 _V 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 AV on the Remote until
"ON L-1 (REAR)" appears on the screen.

• If you do not use a DBS receiver
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until

"OFF" appears on the screen.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE _,_

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLEBOXSET

20 fN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

_ AccessDBSReceiverBrandSet 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

• If the DBS receiver's channel changes to the
channel listed below for your brand, setting is

complete

JVC --_ 1 O0

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.

• If the DBS receiver's

channel does not change as shown above

_ Press SHUTTLE PLUS/_V to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to "NO".

(2_PressOK.
0_ Re-enter the correct code.

DBSRECEIVERBRANDSET

DBSRECEIVERBRANDSET

51

DIDYOURDBSRECEIVER
CHANGETOCHANNEL100?

NO

NOTES:

• 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.

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

Basic
Playback

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

POWER JOG dial

STOP/EJECT

(i/±

POWER

This VCR can check the tape condition during playback

(and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.

Loada cassette

il

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.

Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

• The VCR turns on automatically.

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

• If the cassette's record safety tab has been
removed, playback begins automatically.

Start playback

El

Press PLAY ( I_ ).

• Tape speed (SPor EP)is automatically detected.

• The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play
back a tape recorded in S-VHS mode or in S-
VHS ET mode (_ pg. 27)

• If "VIDEO CALIBRATION" is setto "ON"
(default setting: _7_ pg. 40), "VIDEO

CALIBRATION" appears on the screen, and this
VCR checks the tape condition during
automatic tracking.

• If the tape ends during playback or fast-forward
search, the cassette indication "_]" blinks for

a few seconds and the VCR starts rewinding the
tape automatical ly.

B

REW ( _ )

STOP ( • )

Tostopplayback

Press STOP ( • ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( • / _ )

on the front panel.

Torewindthe tape

Press REW ( _1_1 ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front
panel to the left).

Tofast-f0rwardthe tape

Press FF ( I_1_ ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel

to the right).

Toeject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( • / A ) on the front panel when the

tape is not running.

• You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.

Toturnoff theVCR

Press POWER.

Clean the video heads using a dry
cleaning cassette -- TCL-2 UX --

when:

• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played
back.

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

• "USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears on the screen
(only with "SUPERIMPOSE" set to "ON": _" pg. 39,

40.)