JVC HR-S59OOU/591OU, HR-S3SOOU/391OU, HR-S59OOU, HR-S591OU, HR-S39OOU Instructions Manual

JVC

VIDEO CASSElTE RECORDER

HR-S59OOU/591 OU HR-S3SOOU/391OU

HR-S5900Uh91 OU

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HR-S3900W391 OU

INSTRUCTIONS

Super VHS ET

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.

LPT0503-001 A

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CAUTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the USN 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

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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

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

12OVx, 60Hz only

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT

ATTENTION:

POUR ~VITER LES CHOCS ~LECTRIQUES, INTR~DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

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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

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Declaration of Conformity Model Number

:HR-S5900U

HR-S591 OU HR-S3900U HR-S391 OU

Trade Name :JVC Responsible Party

:JVC Americas Corp

Address

: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,

NJ 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 Cemstar Development Corporation

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

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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

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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 v&rnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference

INSTALLATION

1.

Grounding or Polarization

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

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

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

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

defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of

power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or

local power company If your product is intended to operate

from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions

3. Overloading

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

4. Power Cord Protection

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

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it

from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or

covered

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

sofa, rug or other similar surface

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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, ANSVNFPA 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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANWNFPA 70

ANTENNA LEADINWIRE

(NECSECTION 810-21)

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POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEM (NECART250 PARTH)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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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

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

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Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for

any mounting of the product

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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,

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

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

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

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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

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The 1[1 mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information

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Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section

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The illustrations used in this instructioa manual is of

HR-S5900U/5910U, unless mentioned otherwise

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR.. .

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please read the sections/literature listed below.

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“CAUTIONS” on page 2

0 “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the

CONTENTS

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections

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INITIAL SETTINGS 8

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

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preparations

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Setting clock semiautomatically

- Semiauto Clock Set

11

Setting clock manually

-Manual Clock Set 12

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

Setting channels automatically

- Auto Channel Set

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Setting channels manually

-Manual Channel Set

14

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

15

Installing Controller

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Setting cable box output channel & brand 16

DBS Receiver Control

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing Controller

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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

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Basic Playback Features

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Changing display information 22 Checking tape position

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Playing back tape repeatedly - Repeat Play 22

Adjusting tracking condition

- Tracking Adjustments

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Selecting monitor sound -Audio Monitor

23 Automatic operations after rewinding

- Next Function Memory 23

Locating beginning of recordings

- Index Search

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Locating beginning of timer recordings

- Instant Review

Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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

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

Changing display information

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Specifying recording length

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Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

26 Watching one program while recording another 26

Showing on-screen display

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Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality

- Super VHS ET 27

SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 28

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

Locating particular scene rapidly

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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

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

Audio Dubbing

(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/591 OU) . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Insert Editing and AV Dubbing

(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/591 OU) . . . . . . . . . . . 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

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Questions and answers 59

INDEX 60

List of terms 60 Front panel (HR-S5900U/591 OU) 61 Front panel (HR-S3900U/391 OU)

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Front display panel 62 Rear panel 63

On-screen display 63

Remote 64

SPECIFICATIONS 65 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 66

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 67

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/NSTAf.f./NG YOUR NEW VCR

Basic Connections

Back of VCR

Antenna or cable

ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input)

Flat feeder

Matching transformer

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT (not supplied)

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S VIDEO OUT

To S-video input

connector

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AC Outlet

connectors

5 ohm terminal

TV

TV OUT

FN

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Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (= pg

65)

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface

Connect VCR to TV

The following connections are required

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0 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

1 AV Connection

1 (improves picture quality during

tape playback )

If your TV is equipped with

audio/video

input

connectors

0 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

1 S-video Connection

1 (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

Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet

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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 (m 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 )

Set VCR channel

Press

POWER

to turn off the VCR and oress

STOP/

EJECT ( n

/L ) on the front panel for more than 5 seconds “3CH” appears on the display panel Press

CH

+ and -on the Remote to select “3CH” or

“4CH” for only RF connection, “-CH” (OFF) for RF

and AV connection, then press

OK

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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 )

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You can now perform basic playback

(CB pg 21) or basic recording (~s7 pg 25)

NOTES:

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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

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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 (w pg 26)

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For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the Index ( w pg 63)

INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play

Setting

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

ATTENTION

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

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

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

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

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Perform Plug 81 Play setup

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (= pg.

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

The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically

NOTES:

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Auto Clock Set is performed first

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set

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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

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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 (w pg 10) and tuner (D pg

13) settings I( 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 Plug & Play Completed

The channel numbers are displayed

The current time (including

as they are scanned and set 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

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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 1l:OO 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”

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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

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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

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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 (IG pg 12) procedure

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If II- -:- -” 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 (~t7 pg 12) and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (n? pg 13 or 14)

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language

Setting

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

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”

Access Main Menu screen

Press

MENU

Access Initial Set screen

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE

Select language

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE

PLUS D

repeatedly until the desired language is selected

CABLEBOXSET

DBSRECEIVERSET

0

1

Return to normal screen

Press

MENU

10

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Clock Setting

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

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

q

after preparation steps below are finished If you use a cable box, set the clock manually (m pg 12)

Preparations

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0

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Access Main Menu screen

Press

MENU

Access Initial Set screen

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE

PLUS D

Select clock set

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS f

INITIAL SET

AV

to move the highlight bar (arrow) to

“CLOCK SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE

PLUS D

GUIDECHAWNELSET CABLEGOXSET

. “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 0 to q on page 10, then go to the following steps

to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press

SHUTTLE

PLUS AV

so that “ON” is selected Then;

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To select the host channel -go to step

q

1

Set Auto Clock to ON

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS D ’

CLOCKSET

1

To select the D S T mode - go to step

q

To select the time zone - go to step

q

NOTE:

The time set previous/y will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D S Tn or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed

q

Select host channel

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number Press

SHUTTLE PLUS D

to move the highlight bar

to “HOST CH”, then press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected

q

Select D.S.T. mode

0

You have three choices:

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data

q

:

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 AV

repeatedly until the desired setting is selected

Select time 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

* 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 :OO AM

Each time you press the button, the time zone

changes as follows: + AUTO + ATLANTIC - EASTERN

--t CENTRAL -t MOUNTAIN + PACIFIC + ALASKA + HAWAII --t (back to the beginning)

NOTE:

/fan 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 m be sure to select the correct time zone manually

Return to normal screen

Press

MENU

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set

clock is being set The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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Setting clock manually

- Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 0 to H on page 10, then go to the following steps

0

1

Set time

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

until the desired

time appears, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS

D

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Holding

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

changes the time

in 30-minute intervals

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When the time is entered manually, “AUTO CLOCK” is automatically set to “OFF”, and

“HOST CH” and “TIME ZONE” disappear

Set date

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

until the desired date

appears, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS

D

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Holding

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

changes the date

in 1 s-day intervals

Set year

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

until the desired year

appears, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS

D 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

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

to select the desired

setting

Start clock

Press

MENU

and normal screen appears

To make corrections any time during the process

Press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS

D repeatedly until the item

you want to change blinks, then press

SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

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13

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

CWtOmCdtiCdy

-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 (KF pg 14)

0

Access Main Menu screen

Press

MENU

Access Tuner Set screen

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS (

MAIN MENU ‘I

AV

to move the

FUNCTION SET

highlight bar (arrow) to

“TUNER SET”, then

v

press

OK

or

SHUTTLE

PLUS D

Perform Auto Channel Set

You can automatically set the receivable

channels in your area in

the order of their

frequencies

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

to move the

. . . . . * .

hlghltght bar (arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL

SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS

D

NOTES:

l

When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN

COMPLETED” appears on screen

l

If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETEDNO 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 AV

to move the highlight

bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS D

Access Manual Channel Set screen

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS (

TUNER SET

I

AV

to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET

“MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS D

or skip desired channels

- I

q

_ I

q

Setting channels manually

- Manual Channel Set

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

0

Press the

Number

keys to input a channel number you want to add

Q Press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS D

to

set to “ADD”

Q Repeat 0 and @ to

add other channels

1 To skip channels 1 0

Press the

Number keys

or

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

to input a channel number you want to skip

@Press OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS D

to set to “SKIP”

@ Repeat 0 and Q to skip other channels

Return to normal screen

Press

MENU

0

Access Main Menu 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 tot 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

RF output

Controller

Transmitter

To

ANTENNA

IN

Your VCR

A

(suggested locations)

To Audio/Video

output

To AUDIO/

VIDFO IN

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+ (RY pg 30), Express

timer programing (GY pg 34) or

24HR

quick programing

(= pg

36)

NOTE:

The Controller is not supplied with this unit It can be requested

by mailing in the completed/VC Cable Mouse Certificate that is

included with the accessory package

Installing Controller

0

Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is

facing the cable box’s remote sensor

l

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

Connect cable box to VCR

l

if your cable box does not 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

l

If your cable box has audio/video output connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDlOn/lDEO 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

0

1

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

0 The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box

This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s

Remote

l

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

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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

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

0

Turn on cable box

Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press

MENU

Access Initial Set screen

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

to move the highlight

bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS D

AV

to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS D

INITIAL SET

Access Cable Box Set screen

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS

I

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH GUIDE CHANNEL SET

Select cable box output channel

Your selection depends on how your cable box

is connected to your VCR

l 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

l If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s

AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

on the Remote until

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

l 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-l (REAR)” appears on the screen

l If you do not use a cable box

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

on the Remote until

“OFF” appears on the screen

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17

Access Cable Box Brand Set screen

Press OK

Enter cable box brand

Press the appropriate Number keys to enter

then press OK

l

If the cable box’s channel changes to 9, setting is clbmilete Press OK and “CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal screen

DIDYOURCABLEBOX

:---*

l

If the cable box’s channel does not change to 9

@I Press SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “NO” @ Press OK @I Repeat step q until the cable box’s channel

changes to 9 by entering another code @I 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

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 q , 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

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 CC 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 SAMSUNC 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

NOTES:

l

The Controller may not work with all types of cable box

l

If your cable box does not respond to any code between I 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

l

The VCR can on/y change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording

l

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

l

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

l

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

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

locations)

DBS receiver

or

Your VCR

A

To

Audio/Video output

&DlO, v/IDE0 IN

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:

l

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

l

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

programed using Express timer programing (07 pg 34) or

24HR quick programing (w pg 36) Because satellite programing does not use P/u-Code, the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during

VCR Plus+ timer recording

l

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

0

Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is

facing the DBS receiver’s remote sensor

l

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

Connect DBS receiver to VCR

l

If your DBS receiver does not 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

l

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

R

NOTE:

When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its

instruction manual

0

I

Connect 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

l

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

Remote

l

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 54 To set up the Controller, go to page 19

EN 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

0

Turn on DBS receiver

Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU

Access Initial Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

to move the highlight

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

SHUTTLE PLUS D

0

1

Access DBS Receiver Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

INITIAL SET

AV

to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER SET”,

then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

D

i

Select DBS receiver output channel

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

0 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

l

If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

on the Remote until

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

l

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-l (REAR)” appears on the screen

l

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 *

205 on your DBS receiver

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen

Press

OK

Enter DBS Receiver’s brand

following list, then

I I

press

OK

The program curt ently

received through the DBS receiver appears

for about 10 seconds

l

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

JVC + 100

ECHOSTAR + 100 PRIMESTAR -t 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

l

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

@

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”

@I Press

OK

@I Re-enter the correct code

NOTES: Et

l

The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver

l

If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you

i

P

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

l

The VCR can on/y change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording

l

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

l

For customers in U S A : If you are unable to set the

Controller, contact /VC toil free at 1-800-537-5722

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

EN21

Basic Playback

r

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

POWER .,

REW(+r)

STOP/EJECT

(M/h)

POWER

FF ( - 1

*STOP(m)

This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures

0

q

Load a cassette

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR

Do not apply too much pressure when inserting

l

The VCR turns on automatically

l

The counter is automatically reset to “0:OO:OO”

l

If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically

Start playback

Press

PLAY ( b )

l

Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected

l

The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play

back a tape recorded in S-VHS mode or in S-

VHS ET mode ([D pg 27)

l

If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting: [D pg 40), “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking

l

If the tape ends during playback or fast-forward search, the cassette indication “m” blinks for a few seconds and the VCR starts rewinding the tape automatically

To stop playback

Press

STOP

( n ) on the Remote or

STOP/EjECT ( n / r )

on the front panel

To rewind the tape

Press REW

( M ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front

panel to the left)

To fast-forward the tape

Press

FF

( w ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel

to the right)

To eject the tape

Press

STOP/EJECT

( D / & ) on the front panel when the

tape is not running

l

You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off

To turn off the VCR

Press

POWER

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

when:

l

Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back

l

The picture is unclear or no picture appears

l

“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen

(only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”: fm pg 39,

40 1

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Basic Playback Features

STOP/EjECT

(=/=I

Q

A Changing display information

Press DISPLAY during playback.

Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, tape remaining time and the clock time in sequence

l

To display the VCR status including the tape remaining time, the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-screen display” (m pg 27)

l

The approximate tape remaining time appears and the “L” indicator lights on the front display panel

l

The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used The indicated

remaining time is only an estimate

To reset the time counter,

press

C. RESET

on the

Remote The counter reading becomes “0:OO:OO” It is also reset when a tape is inserted

0

: Checking tape position

The tape position indicator appears on screen in the following cases: 0 When you change the VCR

operation mode from the

o-----+----+----+-,---E

stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode

COUNT 0:33:27

l

When you perform an Index Search (n? pg 24) or Instant Review (~7 pg 24)

The position of” m ” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”

(End) shows you where you are on the tape

NOTES:

l WJPERIMPOSE” must be set to #ON’: or the indicator will

not appear (w pg 39,401

l It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be

displayed

t9

Playing back tape repeatedly

- Repeat Play

You can play back a tape repeatedly (100 times)

While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( ) ) for more than 5 seconds.

The play indicator ( D ) on the front display panel starts

flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back

100 times

To stop playback,

press

STOP

( n ) on the Remote or

STOP/EJECT

( W / A ) on the front panel

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23

0

B

Adjusting tracking condition

- Tracking Adjustments

Automatic tracking adjustment

This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during

playback, use the manual tracking following the procedures below

o You can also use the manual tracking during slow

motion playback (e pg 29)

1

Activate manual tracking

Press SP/EP on the Remote during playback

2

Eliminate the noises on the TV screen

Press CH + or - on the Remote

l

Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for coarse adjustment Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved

l

To reactivate automatic tracking, press SP/EP on the Remote The automatic tracking becomes

active again

Selecting monitor sound

- Audio Monitor

You can select the desired monitor sound While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP

sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote.

Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows:

HI-FI: Normally select this

Hi-Fi sound is played back HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back HI-FI R:Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back NORM:Sound on the normal track is played back NORM HI-H:

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal

track are mixed and played back

NOTES:

l

The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (w pg 39, 40), though the monitor sound changes in

sequence

l

If the tape being played back

has

no Hi-Fi sound track, the

normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting

l

If RF connection (w pg 7) is used for viewing pictures on the

TL: sound will be monaural even though you select “HI-F/”

l

You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor

sound (w pg 42)

la

Automatic operations after

rewinding

- Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete 0 Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode

a- For Automatic Playback Start

Press REW ( M ), then press PLAY ( ) ) within

2

seconds

b- For Automatic Power Off

Press REW ( 44 ), then press POWER within

2

seconds

c- For Automatic Timer Standby

Press REW ( A+ ), then press TIMER within

2 seconds

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

FF ( w

Other Useful functions for playback

You can also use the following functions for recording

l

Video Calibration (GT pg 40) When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and

recording, and compensates to provide the highestpossible pictures

0 Picture Control (02 pg. 40) This function helps you to adjust the playback picture

quality according to your preference

l

Video Stabilizer (UT pg

41)

You

can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR

l

Blue Back (~1 pg

41)

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue in the following cases:

-

When receiving a channel not in use

-

When stopping playback

Ed

Locating beginning of recordings

- index Search

Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR You can find and automatically play back from the beginning of

any recording using the Index Search function

1

Start search

While the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS H( or w on the Remote

2

Access distant code

To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away,

press SHUTTLE PLUS IH+ or w repeatedly until

the correct number is displayed on screen (only if

“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ; = pg 39, 40) Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located

Beainnina of the current,

r Current position

Beginning of the 2nd next

-U4 W-

l

If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW ( ++ ) or FF ( bb ) after playback starts

NOTE:

An

index code is not placed on the tape when recording is

resumed from recording pause

El

Locating beginning of timer recordings

- Instant Review

At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR,

rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer-

recorded program After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the

timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.

l

The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code

indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins playback automatically

l

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

l

If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW ( M ) or FF ( w ) after playback starts

l

If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed, it will play the tape from the beginning It will not fast-forward to an index code

l

The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on

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25

Basic Recording

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

IOC dial

TViV

REW (

PAUSE ( Ii )

STOP/EJECT

cm/=.)

+FF(,,) m PAUSE ( II )

STOP(=)

This VCR can check the tape condition during recording

(and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures

0

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not,

cover the hole with adhesive tape before

inserting the cassette

Select recording channel

On the front panel:

Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right

On the Remote: a-

Press

CH +

or -

or

b-

Press the

Number

keys

l

If you connect the TV and the VCR only using

the RF connection, press

TV/VCR

on the Remote

so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front

display panel, to view the program to be recorded

Set tape speed

Press

SP/EP

to set the recording speed

Start recording

On the front panel:

Press

REC ( 0 )

On the Remote:

While holding

REC ( l ),

press

PLAY ( k )

l

If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting: [G pg 4O), this VCR checks the

tape condition for about seven seconds, then

starts recording This means that the first seven seconds of the program will not be recorded If

this is inconvenient for you, follow the steps

below:

@ Press

REC

( 0 ) and

PAUSE (

II ) to start

Video Calibration

Q Then press

PLAY

( + ) to start recording

after Video Calibration is complete

To pause recording

Press

PAUSE

( II ) To resume recording, press

PLAY ( ) )

To stop recording

Press

STOP

( n ) on the Remote or

STOP/EJECT ( n / L )

on the front panel

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press

REW

( +4 ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front

panel to the left)

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

Press

FF

( w ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel

to the right)

To eject the tape

Press

STOP/EJECT

( n / & ) on the front panel when the

tape is not running

l

You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off

To turn off the VCR

Press

POWER

It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Basic Recording

Features

STOP/EJECT ( n / k )

-2

C RESET

0

-2

(ml

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental

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

El

A Changing display information

Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.

Each time you press the button, the front display panel

shows the time counter, channel number, tape remaining

time and the clock time in sequence

I-+-

Time Counter

l

To display the VCR status including the tape remaining time, the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-screen display” (W pg 27)

l

The approximate tape remaining time appears and the ‘W” indicator lights on the front display panel

l

The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used The indicated

remaining time is only an estimate

To reset the time counter,

press

C. RESET

on the Remote The counter reading becomes “0:OO:OO” It is also reset when a tape is inserted

0

t Specifying recording length

- Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

You can easily specify the recording length from

30 minutes to 6 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished

During recording, press REC ( 0 ) on the front panel repeatedly until the recording length you want appears

on the front display panel.

The I i (record) indicator starts flashing

Each time you press the button, recording length increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours)

To cancel an ITR,

press

STOP

( n ) on the Remote or

STOP/EJECT

( n / = ) on the front panel

q

Watching one program while recording another

1

2

Engage TV mode

During recording

+

l If you connect the TV and the VCR only using

the RF connection (~tl pg. 7) to view pictures from the VCR

Press

TV/VCR

on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator goes off from the front display panel (The TV broadcast being recorded disappeats )

l If you are using the AV connection (m pg. 7) to

view pictures from the VCR,

change the TV’s

input mode from AV to TV

Select channel for viewing

Select the channel, you want to watch, on the TV

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0

D Showing on-screen display

When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (~17 pg 39, 401, you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen

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For more detailed information about the on-screen display, see page 63

1

Display VCR status on TV screen

During recording or recording pause, press

OSD 1

All indications

corresponding to the current VCR status are displayed for 5 seconds

THU 12:OO AM

s-----+----+----+-,---E

The time counter remains

on the screen indicating the elapsed time

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The indications are not recorded

2

Exit on-screen display

Press

OSD

again

NOTE:

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If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “RECORD/PAUSE” is always displayed

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The VCR status can be also displayed during playback

Recording on VHS tapes with

S-VHS quality -

Super VHS ET

This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with SVHS picture quality Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS

ET function

l

You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape

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Before recording, make sure “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON ” ([17 pg 40)

1

Select S-VHS ET mode

Press

S-VHS ET

on the front panel The S-VHS ET

lamp lights

UP

2

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The S-VHS indicator lights on the front display panel

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To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press

S-VHS ET

The lamp goes off

Start recording

On the front panel:

Press

REC ( 0 )

On the Remote:

While holding

REC ( 0 ),

press

PLAY ( b )

NOTES:

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You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function

-

while recording is in progress

-

while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (W pg

26) is in progress

-

while Video Calibration (w pg 40) is in progress

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S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes

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To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tapes is recommended

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Use of high grade tapes are recommended for S-VHS ET recordings On some tapes, picture quality will not improves even if the S-VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings

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You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most of S-VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function (Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this function )

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While playing back a tape recorded with this function on

some tapes, noise may appear (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette )

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During special effect playback (w pg 281, noise may appear

If special effect playback is performed frequently on a tape recorded with this function, the tape may be damaged and picture may be deteriorated

Other useful

functions for recording

You can also use the following functions for recording

l

Video Calibration (KT

pg. 40)

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the

condition of the tape in use during playback and

recording, and compensates to provide the highest-

possible pictures

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Second Audio Recording (a=7

pg.

41)

This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of

Multichannel TV Sound broadcast To record a SAP program received, set “2ND AUDIO

RECORD” to “ON” using the menu screen

NOTE-

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

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The “STEREO” indication appears on the screen for about

5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast

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The “SAP” indication appears on the screen for about

5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast

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Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound

0 S-VHS Recording Mode (UT

pg 42)

This VCR allows you to record on an S-VHS tape with VHS

picture quality

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SPECiAL EFFECT PLAYBACK

Special Effect Playback

PLAY ( F )

1

5

A

PLAY ( ) )

Locating particular scene rapidly

-Picture Search

n

High-Speed Picture Search:

You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape On the front panel:

Possible during normal playback To do forward picture search, turn the JOG dial quickly to the right To do reverse picture search, turn the JOG dial quickly to the left

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If you release the dial, picture search continues

On the Remote:

Possible during normal playback or still picture

playback To do forward picture search, press FF ( @ ) To do reverse picture search, press REW ( @ )

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If you press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search, and normal playback resumes

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( ) )

n

Variable-Speed Picture Search.

Possible during normal playback You can change the speed of picture search

How to use the IOC dial on the front panel: Turn the JOG dial to the right (forward search) or to the

left (reverse search)

Each time the JOG dial passes a click position, picture search speed changes (see the diagram below)

If you release the dial, picture search continues

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The speed of picture search is determined by the

number of click stops of the JOG dial

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How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote: To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS FM repeatedly

Each time you press the button, the search speed

increases

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To decrease the speed while forward picture search

(toward normal playback, then reverse picture search), press SHUTTLE PLUS I++ repeatedly

To do reverse picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS I++

repeatedly

Each time you press the button, the search speed

increases while re&rse picture search

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To decrease the speed while reverse picture search (toward normal playback, then forward picture search), press SHUTTLE PLUS w repeatedly

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( F )

Viewing still picture

-Still Picture Playback

On the front panel: Push the JOG dial during normal playback

On the front panel or the Remote: Press PAUSE ( II ) during normal playback Playback is freezed and a still picture appears

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( ) )

NOTE:

To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback

Skipping unwanted portions

- Skip Search

You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted portions of the tape

Press SKIP SEARCH once to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30.second period of high speed playback (up to 2 minutes) When the specified portion of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically

To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press

PLAY ( b )

0

D Viewing still picture frame by

frame

- Frame-by-Frame Playback

On the front panel: During normal playback: Push the JOG dial or press PAUSE ( II ) to pause

To advance a still picture, turn the JOG dial to the right

To reverse a still picture, turn the JOG dial to the left On the Remote:

During normal playback: Press PAUSE ( II ) to pause To advance a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS HI (or PAUSE ( II )) repeatedly To reverse a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS I44 repeatedly

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( ) )

Viewing slow motion picture

- Slow Motion Playback

On the front panel: During normal playback: Turn the JOG dial to the first or second click-stop to the left (forward slow motion) or to the third or fourth clickstop to the left (reverse slow motion) so that slow motion playback starts If you release the dial, slow motion playback continues

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Holding PAUSE ( II ) for more than 2 seconds also

starts forward slow motion playback

On the Remote:

l

During normal playback:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS M to decrease the playback

speed

Each time you press the button, the speed decreases

(toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse

picture search)

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Holding PAUSE ( II ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( F )

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During still picture playback:

Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS F+I to start forward (or

SHUTTLE PLUS I* to start reverse) slow motion

playback When you release the button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture appears

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Holding PAUSE ( II ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( ) )

NOTE-

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback

Dwing slow motion playback, simply press

CH +

or- on the

Remote to adjust tracking

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TIMER RECORDING

VCR Plus+@

Timer

Programing

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

I

El

EKLY

Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ timer programing, Express timer programing (m pg 34) or 24HR quick programing method (LG pg 36) as far as a year in advance The VCR Plus+ timer programing system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when programing timer recording settings Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record and the VCR’s timer will be automatically programed (The PlusCode programing numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing )

Load a cassette

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

into the VCR

l

The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset,

automatically

Access PlusCode No. screen

Press

PROG.

on the

Remote

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The clock must be set to access the VCR

Plus+ screen If you have not set the clock, the Main Menu screen appears after an error message is displayed Refer to page 8 for the Plug & Play setting or page 10 for the clock setting procedure

Enter PlusCode number

Press the appropriate

Number

keys to input

the PlusCode number

printed in the TV listings for the TV broadcast you wish to record, then press

OK

Then;

8,

If the Guide Channel Set screen appears

- go to step

q

If the VCR Plus+ Program screen appears

- go to step

q

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To make corrections, press

CANCEL

and input

the correct PlusCode number

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0

1

input receiving channel number

The guide channel number, which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the PlusCode number that 1 you entered in step _ will appear

t

automatically on the Guide Channel Set screen Press the

Number

keys (or

CH +/-or SHUTTLE

PLUS

a~) tp input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box, then press

OK

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The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the guide channel number has not been set previously

l

If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH” If not, refer to pages 15 - 17

Check program date

The PlusCode number you entered and the corresponding timer recording program is displayed on the Program screen Check to make sure it is accurate

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To change the stop time, press

STOP +/-

* To timer-record daily (Monday-Friday) or

weekly serials, press

DAILY (M-F)

(number “8”)

or

WEEKLY

(number “9”) “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear

0 If you made a mistake, press

CANCEL

to access

the VCR Plus+ screen again and input the

correct PlusCode number

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If an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast already finished has been inputted, “ERROR” is displayed for about 5 seconds, then

the VCR Plus+ screen reappears

Set tape speed

Press

SP/EP

Return to normal screen

Press

PROC.

or

OK

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears

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If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking You can now correct the conflicting programs

See “When programs overlap each other” on

page 38

Engage timer recording standby mode

Press

TIMER

The VCR turns off automatically and “0” is displayed on the front display panel

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode

Press

TIMER

to cancel the timer recording standby

mode, then press

POWER

to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing

TIMER

after you use the VCR;

otherwise, you cannot record the broadcasts you want

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When “AUTO TIMER” ([D pg 40) is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press

TIMER

to engage or disengage the timer recording

standby mode

IMPORTANT

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the

Program screen in step q When this happens, set the correct guide channel number for that station (m pg 32, “Changing VCR Plus+ Setting”)

NOTES:

l Even if

a

power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place

1 This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to

restore the clock time and channel setting

2 If the clock time and channel setting are restored correct/y,

each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed

l To timer-record cable channels received through a cable box,

be sure to keep the cable box turned on

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Changing VCR Plus+@ Setting

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

I

IMPORTANT

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR

CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the

Program screen (DJ~ step q on page 31) When this happens, perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number for that station

To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide Channel Set” for each station Read the following

information carefully

VCR Plus+ guide channel matching

The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ channel codes Most TV listings have a section, usually a chart, indicating the guide channel

numbers assigned to each station For accurate VCR Plus+ programing, the VCR Plus+ guide channel number

for each

station

should match the channel number on

which it is received in your area

NOTES:

l

In many instances, the VCR P/us+ guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details

l

Many TV stations can be viewed on cable Check your TV

listing, or contact your cable supplier for details

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33

0

Access Main Menu screen

Input receiving channel number

Press

MENU

Access initial Set screen

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS

MAIN MEW

AV

to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

-I

“INITIAL SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE

1

ius D

Press the

Number

keys

or

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

(Ex ) If WNJU(lnd ) is

to input the number of

received on channel 47

the channel on which the guide channel’s

broadcasts are received,

then Dress

OK or

SHUfTLE PLUS

D

l

Repeat steps q and

q

for each instance

4.

Access Guide Channel Set screen

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS (

INITIAL SET 1

AV

to move the

I

highlight bar (arrow) to

CLI DCK SET

-YGUAGE

I II

ENGLISH

“GUIDE CHANNEL

c

SET”, then press

OK

or

LA,

DBI

S RECEIVER SET

SHUTTLE PLUS

D

Input guide channel number

Press the Number keys

or SHUTTLE PLUS Av

(Ex ) When inputting the

guide channel number 6 to input the VCR Pius+ for WNJWnd ) guide channel number as shown in the TV

listing, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS

D

I

l

If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have

Return to normal screen

Press

MENU

properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH”

appears in place of “VCR CH” If not, refer to

pages 15 - 17 and re-perform the procedure

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Express Timer Programing

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

You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (~t7 pg 8orlO)

q

Load a cassette

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

into the VCR

l

The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically

q

Access VCR PLUS+ screen

Press PROG.

Access Program screen

Press START +/- once (If no program is stored, “PROGRAM 1“ appears )

q

1

Set program start time

Press START +/-

PROGRAM1

;

repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to start

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Press and hold START +/-to increase the time in 30-minute intervals

Set program stop time

Press STOP +/- repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to stop

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Press and hold STOP +/-to increase the time in 30-minute intervals

Set program date

Press DATE +/- (The current dite is displayed on the screen The date you enter appears in its place )

Set channel number

Press CH +/O If you are using a DBS receiver, see

“ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS” on next page

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Holding down CH +/- rapidly changes the channel numbers

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35

0

: Set tape speed

Press

SP/EP

to set the tape speed

El

@

Return to normal screen

Press

PROG.

or

OK

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears

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If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made

The ProgYam Check screen appears and

conflicting programs will start blinking You can now correct the conflicting programs See “When programs overlap each other” on page 38

a

, Engage timer recording standby mode

Press

TIMER

The VCR turns off automatically and “0” is displayed on the front display panel

To timer-record daily (Monday-Friday) or weekly serials

Press

DAILY (M-F)

(number

“8”)

or

WEEKLY

(number

“9”) anytime during steps m through

q

“DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen

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Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby

mode

Press

TIMER

to cancel the timer recording standby

mode, then press

POWER

to turn on the VCR

DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording

standby mode again by pressing

TIMER

after you use the VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcast you want

l

When “AUTO TIMER” (LT~ pg 40) is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode is automatically

engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have

to press

TIMER

to engage or disengage the timer

recording standby mode

NOTES:

l

Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place

1 This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to

restore the clock time and channel setting

2 If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly,

each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed

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

l

After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off automatically

l

You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be recorded

l

If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the cassette is automatically ejected

l

To timer-record cable or satellite channels, be sure to keep the cable box or DBS receiver turned on

ATTENTION FOR DBS

If you are using a DBS receiver (unless “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set to

“OFF” = pg 191, the ban

indication (TV, CATV or DBS) appears under the channel number

LECEIVER USERS

f

PROGRAM1

indication

TV

:To timer-record a regular TV broadcast

received on the VCR

CATV :To timer-record a cable TV broadcast

received on the VCR, or through a cable box (unless “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF” m pg

16)

DBS :To timer-record a satellite broadcast

received through a DBS receiver

NOTE:

If “BAND” is set to “TV” on the Tuner Set screen (w pg 13) and “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF” on the Cable Box Set screen (w pg 16), “CATV” will not be displayed on the Program screen; If “BAND” is set to “CATV” or “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “ON”, “TV” will not

be dispia yed

If the channel number entered requires that the band be set, “7=DBS” is displayed on the screen If this happens, press the

Number

key “7

(DBS)”

to

select “DBS”

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

24HR Quick

Programing

JOG dial

24HdQUICK PROGRAM

NOTES:

l

If “Err” appears on the display panel, repeat the steps again

l

When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24HR quick programing function Press

MENU

to return to normal screen,

and try again

l

You can use 24HR quick programing function also when the

VCR

is turned

off

l

for 24HR quick programing function, the program

overlap

warning display does not appear even if some programs overlap each other

l

Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place

1 This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to

restore the clock time and channel setting

2 If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly,

each timer program you have made will start at its start

time unless its end time has elapsed

Timer warning display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-recording is to start in 5 minutes if you are not in the timer

recording standby mode at

that time Press

TIMER

to

put the VCR into timer

-WARNING-

TIMER RECORDING

TO START SOON

(CANCEL)

recording standby mode To clear the display, press

CANCEL

on the Remote

You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours Up to 8 timer recording programs can be

made as far as a year in advance Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (111 pg 8

or 10)

Load a cassette

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

into the VCR

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The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset, automatically

Access 24HR quick program display.

Push

24HR QUICK PROGRAM

“b” and start

time start blinking on the display panel

r Program start time indicator

Set program start time

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right Then, push the JOG dial “4” and start time start blinking on

the display panel

r

Program start time indicator

l

One click stop of the JOG dial changes the time in 5-minute intervals

0

1

Set program stop time

Turn the JOG dial to the left or right Then, push the JOG dial and channel number will start

blinking

I-

Program stop time indicator

O One click stop of the

JOG

dial changes the

time in 5-minute intervals *

Set channel number

Turn the

JOG

dial to the left or right

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You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding the

JOG

dial for more

than 3 seconds Repeat from the step

q

Engage timer recording standby mode

Press

24HR QUICK PROGRAM

The VCR turns off automatically and “0” is displayed on the front display panel

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37

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

-1

-1 B-4

-2

Other Useful functions for timer recording

You can also use the following functions for timer recording

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Auto Timer (01 pg. 40)

When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode

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Auto SP + EP Timer (no

pg

41)

If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for recording in SP mode, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in length

El

A Checking program settings

1

Disengage timer

Press

TIMER,

then press

POWER

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When “AUTO TIMER” (m pg 40) is set to “ON”,

you

do not have to press

TIMER

2

Access Program Check screen

Press

PROG.CHECK

rpFJrEJ

3

Access Program screen

Press PROG. CHECK

again to check more detailed

information Each time you press

PROC. CHECK,

the next program’s Program screen appears When

all Program screens are shown, normal screen resumes

0

: Canceling or changing program

settings

1 2

3 4

Access Program screen

Repeat steps 1 to 3 above

Cancel or change program setting

To cancel a program,

press

CANCEL

when the

Program screen you do not want is shown

TO change a program, press the appropriate button:

START+/-, STOP+/-, DATE+/-, CH+/-,

and/or

SP/

EP

when the Program screen on which you want to

make changes is shown

Return to normal screen

Press

PROC. CHECK

as many times as necessary

until no

Program screen is shown

Reengage timer recording standby mode

Press

TIMER

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When “AUTO TIMER” (m pg 40) is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when YOU turn off the VCR

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

m

When programs overlap each other

If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking

PROGRAMNOTCOMPLETEO

PROGRAhlOVERLAP

EX. Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other

1

Confirm overlapping programs

Overlapping programs blink on the screen

2

Select program to modify

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV,

then press

SHUTTLE

PLUS D

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You can only select one of the overlapping programs

3

Cancel or change program setting

To cancel a program,

press

CANCEL

when the Program screen you do not want is shown “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears

To change a program,

press the appropriate button:

START+/-, STOP+/-, DATE+/-, CH+/-,

and/or

SP/

EP

when the Program screen on which you want to

make changes is shown, then press

OK

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen aooears

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer program setting made last after making correction on a program, the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program Check screen again Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved

ATTENTION

If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program

overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded

Pattern 1: The program with the lower program

number will be recorded

1Q:G"h) ll:OO 1200

Program 1 Program 2 I

CH40 #- Not recorded

Pattern 2: The program starting earlier will be

recorded

Pattern 3: The program starting earlier will be

recorded, followed by the remaining portion of the other program

10

Program 1

Not recorded

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROC to finish the timer program setting See “ATTENTION” to the right Without doing anything for about 1 minute, the VCR will finish the timer programing

OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Useful Function

Settings

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

You can use the other useful function settings on the

Function Set screen by following the procedure

described below

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For the functions you can set on the Function Set screen, see pages 40 to 43

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Access Main Menu screen

Press

MENU

Access Function Set screen

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS

AV

to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press

OK

or

SHUTTLE

PLUS D

Select Function.

Press

SHUTTLE PLUS AV

to move the highlight

bar (arrow) to the function you want to set

For HR-S5900U/591 OU

AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI

AUTO SP+EP TIMER OFF AV COMPU-LINK VIDEO STABILIZER

FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO

For HR-S3900U/391 OU

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Change setting

Press

OK

or

SHUTTLE PLUS

D

Return to normal screen

Press

MENU

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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

* The default setting is bold in the

table

below

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VIDEO CALIBRATION

ON

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape

NOTES:

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During playback, this function is always working even though “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears just at the beginning of automatic tracking

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During recording, this function works only for the first EP recording and the first SP recording on an inserted tape For timer recording, this function checks the tape condition both for the SP recording and the EP recording before the first timer recording starts

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When you play back rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs, set this

function either “ON” or “OFF” whichever gives you the best picture

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PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

(NORM) Normally select

this Picture quality is adjusted automatically

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference

NOTES:

When “VIDEO

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When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not

CALIBRATION” is “OFF”,

change until you select again

“NORM” will appear instead

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Select “EDIT” when you are editing tapes (w pg 47, 48, and 51) After you

of “AUTO”

finish editing the tapes, select “AUTO” (“NORM” when “VIDEO

EDIT Minimizes picture

CALIBRATION” is “OFF”)

degradation during editing (recording and playback)

SOFT Reduces image

coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise

SHARP Clearer, sharper-edged

picture when viewing images with much flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons

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AUTO TIMER

ON OFF

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When this function is set to “ON”: The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer

recording standby mode

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When this function is set to “OFF”: 3,

You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode

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SUPERIMPOSE

ON

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information (onscreen display) appears on the screen

NOTES:

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When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape

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If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the channel number is displayed regardless of this function setting

* The default setting is

bold

in the table below

When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP

mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record

the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode

For Example.. .

Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape

H AUTO SP + EP TIMER

ON OFF

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VIDEO STABILIZER

ON

OFF

H BLUE BACK

ON

OFF

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2N0 AUDIO RECORD

ON

OFF

Approximately

110

minutes

Approximately 30 minutes

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SP mode EP mode

Make sure you set this function to “ON” before the timer-recording starts

NOTES:

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If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to

“ON” In this case, do not use this function, but change the tape speed manually

during timer programing

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In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this function may leave a slight non-recorded portion at the end of the tape

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There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches

from SP to EP mode on the tape

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This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and will not

work properly on the following tapes: TISTI-30, T(ST)-60, T(SJL90, and J(STL

120

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR

NOTES:

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When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”

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Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback

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The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”

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Jo watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue in the

following cases:

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When receiving a channel not in use

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When stopping playback

NOTE:

When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function

to “OFF”

When this function is set to “ON”;

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

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If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both

the Hi-Fi and normal tracks

When this function is set to “OFF”,

the SAP audio cannot be recorded

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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

* The default setting is

bold

in the table below

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AUDIO MONITOR

This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and Hi-

HI-FI

Normally select this

Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape

Hi-Fi sound is played

You can select the sound track(s) to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi

back

stereo tape

HI-FI L Sound on the left Hi-Fi

In addition, when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two

channel is played back

separate audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one

HI-FI R Sound on the right Hi-Fi

by selecting either “HI-F1 L” or “HI-F1 R”

channel is played back

NORM Sound on the normal track

NOTES:

MIX

is played back

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While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal track will be heard

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi

regardless of this setting

track and normal track are

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If RF connection (w pg 7) is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be

mixed and played back

monaural even though you select “HI-F/”

0 You

can a/so use the

A. MONITOR

button on the Remote to select the desired

monitor sound (07 pg 23)

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S-VHS MODE

ON OFF

You can determine which recording mode -either S-VHS mode or VHS

mode - is used for recording on S-VHS tapes

When this function is set to

“ON”, you can record on S-VHS tapes with

S-VHS picture quality

When this function is set to “OFF”,

you can record on S-VHS tapes with

VHS picture quality

NOTES:

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S-VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings with horizontal

resolution of 400 lines, comparing with the 230 lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings To achieve the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S-VHS mode (But remember that a conventional

VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS

mode )

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S-VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes Recording on

VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode except when using S-VHS ET

mode (w pg 27)

LAV COMPU-LINK

ON OFF

The REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used

as either the REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COMPULINK terminal

When this function is set to

“ON”, you can use the this terminal as the

AV COMPULINK terminal

By connecting other JVC’s AV COMPULINK components (see the diagram on page 43), including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions, one touch control of the audio and video components Ipked via their AV COMPULINK connectors becomes possible

For example:

simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY ( ) ) and the AV COMPULINK components automatically turn on, the TV’s AV mode is selected and the VCR starts playback (You do not have to press PLAY ( b ) if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed )

When this function is set to “OFF”,

you can use this terminal as the

REMOTE PAUSE terminal (it? pg 47)

NOTE:

Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE I)

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43

* The default setting is

bold

in the table below

AV COMPU LINK

To AV COMPU

AV COMPULINK

VIDEO OUT

Mini-plug cable (not supplied)

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FRONT AUX INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

This function is ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U.

You have to select which terminal -either VIDEO (composite) or S VIDEO (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input terminal on the front panel

Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording (editing) on this VCR

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REAR AUX INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

You have to select which terminal - either VIDEO (composite) or S VIDEO (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input terminal on the rear panel

Make sure you select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording (editing) on this VCR

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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.1

Satelbe Auto

Recording

REC LINK lamp

This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programed on your DBS

receiver

Preparation:

Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO/ VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-l) connectors* on the rear; otherwise, you cannot use this function

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You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer

* To use these connectors, you have to select which one to use

(mpg 43)

q q

1

Set timer program on DBS receiver

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For timer programing method, refer to the manual supplied with the DBS receiver

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact

Set tape speed

Press

SP/EP

(/I//) to set the recording speed

Engage Satellite Auto Recording standby mode

Press

REC LINK

The VCR turns off automatically and the REC

LINK lamp lights (Satellite Auto Recording standby mode)

When signals come into the VCR from the DBS

receiver, the VCR starts recording (the REC LINK lamp blinks), and stops recording and goes off

when signals stop coming in

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Each time you press the button, Satellite Auto Recording standby mode turns on and off

When it is off, the REC LINK lamp goes off

IMPORTANT:

Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program starts broadcasting; otherwise, the VCR will start recording when the DBS receiver is turned on

NOTES:

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While the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode or after Satellite Auto Recording is finished, the VCR will not enter the timer

recording standby mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (m pg 40)

.L

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If you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress, recording stops

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Video Calibration (w pg 40) does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress

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Auto Clock (w pg 11) does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode

l

The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the

program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used

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If you engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode while the DBS receiver is turned on, the VCR will not start Satellite Auto Recording even though the REC LINK lamp blinks When you turn off and on the DBS receiver once again, the VCR starts recording

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If you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver (or cab/e box) to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-7) connectors, be sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode; otherwise, the VCR will start recording when the connected component is turned on

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Satellite Auto Recording and timer-recording cannot be performed at the same time

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lf the REC LINK lamp does not light but blinks quickly in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode (even though your DBS receiver is turned off), Satellite Auto Recording will not work properly If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programing” (m pg 34) to timer-record a satellite program (Some DBS receivers output signals even if the power is off Satellite Auto Recording is not possible with those DBS receivers )

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45

Child Lock

POWER

TIMER

You can disable the VCR operations

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You can only use the Remote for this operation

While the VCR is turned on, press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than 10 seconds. The VCR turns off, and “CL” appears on the front display

panel for about 5 seconds, then the clock time appears again

I- I

t-t-

* The child lock function is now activated and you

cannot turn on the VCR by pressing POWER on the front panel

To release the child lock, press and hold POWER on the Remote until the VCR turns on

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Pressing TIMER during timer recording, unplugging the AC power cord or a power outage also releases the child lock

NOTES:

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When the child lock function is in use, keep the Remote out of the children’s reach

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Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child lock function is activated

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If any button on the VCR or on the Remote is pressed when the child lock function is activated, “CL” appears on the front display panel for about 5 seconds, then the clock time appears again

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EDITING

Edit From

Camcorder

Connection

This VCR (for recording)

(HR-S5900U/591QU)

\I (not supplied)

I

:I

I

:

To S VIDEO

: I

i

input*

: : S-video cable

:

(supplied)

i i

: :

,----------------*

: Mini-plug cable

: (not supplied) : (JVC camcorder I only)

To Audio/video i output

I

* For HR-S3900U/391 OU, the S VIDEO input

connector is located on the rear panel

Various connection for editing tapes

The following three

methods can be used for editing tapes

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VHS to S-VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):

Although

the

picture

quality is inherently limited by the original VHS quality, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing

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S-VHS to VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):

Since the original source is recorded in S- VHS mode, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by

VHS-to-VHS editing

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S-VHS to S-VHS (S-VIDEO connection):

Original

picture quality of S-VHS made can be duplicated with minimal picture degradation This is the best editing method you can use on S-VHS VCRs

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47

You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR

0

q

El

0

1

ta

Make connections

Connect an audio/video cable between the camcorder’s audio/video output connectors and your VCR’s audio/video input connectors

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When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control, you can control the VCR from the camcorder Connect the mini-plug cable (not supplied with this VCR) as illustrated to the leftp,

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When using a camcorder with a monaural output, connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to the left audio input connector on this VCR

Load a cassette

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR (for recording)

Select input mode on this VCR

Select “L-l ” - when connecting the camcorder

to the audio/video input connectors on the rear panel

Select “F-l ” - when connecting the camcorder

to the audio/video input connectors on the front panel

On the front panel: Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right

On the Remote: Press the Number key “0 (AUX)” or CH +/-

Select video input terminal

Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and

43

When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX

INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the

connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO” When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX

INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”

Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT”

Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and

40

q

a

0 0

:

q

8

Set “AV COMPU-LINK” to “OFF”

Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and

42 l

The REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPU-LINK connector works as the Remote Pause connector when “AV COMPU-LINK” is set to

“OFF”

Return to normal screen

Press MENU

Start playback

Press PLAY ( ) ) on the camcorder

NOTE:

If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting playback

Start recording

On the front panel:

Press REC ( 0 ) On the Remote:

Press REC ( 0 ) and PLAY ( ) ) at the same time

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If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder, recording starts automatically on this VCR (Refer to camcorder’s instruction

manual )

NOTE:

Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes (w pg 39 and 40)

If your camcorder is a IVC Master Edit Control-

EDITING (cont.)

Edit To Or

From Another

VCR

Load cassettes

Insert the playback cassette into the playback

VCR and the cassette to be recorded.on’ into the

recording VCR

Select input mode on recording VCR

Select the correct external input on the other VCR

Connection

Ex When using this VCR as the playback VCR

To AUDIO/

. VIDEO OUT

Another VCR (for recording)

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On this VCR (when using this VCR as the recording VCR); Select “L-l ” - when connecting the other VCR

to the audio/video input connectors on the rear panel;

Select “F-l” - when connecting the other VCR

to the audio/video input connectors on the front panel

On the front panel:

Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right

On the Remote:

Press the

Number

key “0

(AUX)”

or

CH +/-

0

I

Select video input terminal on recording VCR

When using this VCR as the recording VCR, follow the procedure described on pages 39 and

43

When using S VIDEO terminal,

set “FRONT AUX INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”

When using VIDEO terminal,

set “FRONT AUX

INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”

Select edit mode

Set the edit mode to “ON” for the VCRs if such a mode is equipped

You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR

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Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for

connection and its operations

IB

Make connections

Connect an audio/video cable between the playback VCR’s audio/video output connectors and the recording VCR’s audio/video input connectors

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When using this VCR as the recording VCR, connect this VCR’s audio/video input

connectors to the audio/video output

connectors on the other VCR

If the playback VCR is monaural, connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR

to the left audio input connector on this VCR

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On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT” by following the procedure described on pages 39 and 40

Press

PLAY

( ) ) on the playback VCR

NOTE:

If the playback VCR is equipped with a superimpose/ OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting

playback (w pg 39 and 40)

Start recording

Press

REC

( l ) on the recording VCR

NOTE:

Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after

you finish dubbing the tapes (w pg 39 and 40)

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Audio Dubbing

(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/591 OU)

Connection

This VCR (for recording)

To AUDIO IN Audio cable

Load a cassette and prepare the audio source

Select input mode

Select “F-l ” - when connecting the audio

component to the audio input connectors on

the front panel

Select “L-l ” - when connecting the audio

component to the audio input connectors on

the rear panel

On the front panel:

Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right

On the Remote:

Press the

Number

key “0

(AUX)”

or

CH +/-

0

I

Locate start point

0 Press

PLAY

( ) ) to start playback

@

Press

PAUSE

( II ) when you find the beginning

of the scene for which you want to audio-dub

Activate editing mode

Press

A.DUB

on the front panel

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The VCR enters the Audio Dubbing pause mode

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: blinks, ; and :‘i: light upon the front

display panel

Start audio dubbing

Press

PLAY

( ) ) on this VCR and start playing the audio source 0 ”

: blinks and :

is displayed on the front

display panel

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Audio Dubbing is also possible using the audio

1

input connectors on the rear panel

You can replace sounds recorded on the normal track with new sounds-for example, your favorite song played back on the CD player

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Refer also to the other audio component’s instruction manual for connection and its operations

Normal track r

RJ~JRJ

,, ,

Before audio

1*i,‘i,i1*\\i~1ih~,,~,~~~,,,~,,~,,,*~~~~,,~,,

dubbing

)I*~B~c~D~E~F~-

Video and : Hi-Fi track ~

1

After audio

1-iiXl,,“. .9 I ; 5 ,1?.,,3&ZZ

dubbing

A B C D E F

0

Make connections

Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s audio input connectors and the audio component’s audio output connectors

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If the audio component is monaural, connect the AUDIO L (MONO) input connector on the VCR

To stop audio dubbing

Press

STOP

( W ) on the Remote or

STOP/EJECT ( W / L )

on the front panel

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Audio dubbing automatically stops when the counter reading becomes “O:OO:OO”, and the VCR starts normal playback

NOTES:

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During Audio Dubbing, the sound recorded on the normal track is selected as the monitor sound If you want to listen to the Hi-F or mixed sound (HiTi sound and monaural sound), see “‘Selecting monitor sound -Audio Monitor” (w pg 23)

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Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a tape with its record

safety tab removed

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When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, select the sound

you want See “Selecting monitor sound -Audio Monitor” 1~ pg 23)

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Picture may be distorted if you pause Audio Dubbing

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EDITING (cont.)

Insert Editin

and AV Dub % ing

(ONLY FOR HR-S5900W591 OU)

Connection

This VCR (for recording)

To VIDEO/

AUDIO IN

Audio/video cable

:

S-video:

cable:

(supplied):

: :

Another VCR (for playback)

l insert Editing and AV Dubbing are also possible

using the audio/video connectors on the rear panel

Refer also to the other component’s instruction manual for connection and its operations

Insert Editing: You

can replace a recorded scene with new scene recorded on another tape or with other material Both the picture and the sound recorded on the Hi-Fi sound track are replaced at the same time

Audio/Video Dubbing: You

can perform Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing at the same time This means that the picture and the sounds recorded on the Hi-Fi sound

track and on the normal track are replaced at the same time

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For Audio/Video Dubbing, you can edit pictures and sound using different sources; connect a video source to the video input connector, and an audio source to the audio input connectors

Source tape

Edited tape

Before editing

After editing

AV Dubbing

Source tape

Edited tape

Before

editing

After editing

Video and Hi-Fi track

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Make connections

Connect an audio/video cable between the VCR’s audio/video input connectors and the other component’s audio/video output connectors

Prepare tapes

Load the source tape on the other VCR, and the tape to be edited on this VCR

Select input mode

Select “F-l ” - when connecting the other

component to the audio/video input connectors on the front panel

Select “L-l ” - when connecting the other

component to the audio/video input connectors on the rear panel

On the front panel: Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right

On the Remote: Press the Number key “0 (AUX)” or CH +/-

Select video input terminal

Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and

43

When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX

INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the

connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO” When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX

INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”

Select edit mode

Set the edit mode to “ON” for the VCRs if such a

mode is equipped

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On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT” by following the procedure described on pages 39 and 40

Locate end point

@ Press PLAY ( ) ) to start playback @ Press PAUSE ( II ) when you find the end of

the scene for which you want to edit

@ Press C. RESET so that the counter reading

becomes “0:OO:OO”

NOTE:

You can also use REW ( @ ) or jOC dial to locate the

end point (See “Special Effect Playback”: 01 pg 28)

Locate start point

Use

REW ( @ ) or JOG dial to reverse the tape

(See “Special Effect Playback”: it? pg 28)

When you find the begining of the scene you

want to edit, press PAUSE ( It )

Activate editing mode

Press INSERT on the front panel

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Make sure to set the recording format (VHS, SVHS or S-VHS ET) on the VCR is the same as that of the original recording on the tape

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During Insert Editing pause mode (: ;, i : and

1: light up on the front display panel )

.: :

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For AV Dubbing, after pressing INSERT, press

A.DUB also During AV Dubbing insert pause

mode (( ! and i : blink, and ii$ lights up on

the front display panel )

Start editing

Press PLAY ( ) ) on this VCR, and start playback on the other component at the same time

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During Insert Editing mode (i”‘! and ! light up on the front display panel )

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During AV Dubbing mode (I : and : blink

on the front display panel )

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When the counter reading becomes “O:OO:OO”, editing automatically stops, and the VCR starts normal playback

To stop editing any time during recording

Press STOP ( n ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( n / L ) on the front panel

NOTES-

* Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or

“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after

you finish editing the tapes (w pg 39 and 40)

l Editing cannot be performed on a tape with its record safety

tab removed

l The recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by the previous

recording to be replaced If the recording speed changes on the tape to be edited while editing the tape, the inserted picture will be distorted where the recording speed changes

l When you edit a tape, a small portion of the recording

preceding to the editing start point will be erased from the edited tape

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MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL

TV Brand

Setting

q

-00

TV

TV/VCR 111

TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE WC

01,03 HITACHI 10 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI

03

PANASONIC

04, 11 RCA 05 SHARP

06 SONY

07 SAMSUNC 12 SANYO

13 SEARS 13 TOSHIBA

08

ZENITH 09

This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below Without setting, you can control a JVC TV

0

Turn on the TV

Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote

Set TV brand code

Follow the example shown below 0 Press and hold TV 0 Press

MBR SET

@

Press the

Number

keys to enter your TV’s

brand code by referring to the table below

0 Press

OK,

and release

TV

The TV should turn off If it does, try other operations below (DII step El)

l

Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV, you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote

l

PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not

function with one code, try entering the other

Operate TV

While holding down

TV,

press one of the

following buttons:

POWER, TV/VCR, TV CH +/-,

zi? (TV Muting),

TV VOL

+/-, and

Number

l

For some brands, you must press

ENTER

after

having pressed the

Number

keys to enter a

channel number

NOTES:

l

Depending on the type of TL: some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote

l

It’s not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote sensor

(Ex.) To set Remote to RCA 05:

~

TY r._wa_J

0

e Release

Hold

down

Press in succession

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Cable Box

Brand Setting

q -

-oo-

CABI -E/DBS

‘POWER

H

4

Number

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE ARCHER 01,05, 17

CABLETENNA 01,17 CABLEVIEW 1 15. 16. 17.

CENERAL INSTRUMENTS

HAMLIN JASCO JERROLD

NOVAVISION

OAK

PANASONIC

PULSER

RCA

REGAL

REGENCY

REMBRANDT

SAMSUNG

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SIGMA

SL MARX

SPRUCER

STARCATE TELEVIEW TOCOM

UNIKA

UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY ZENITH

1.25

15; 16; 17; 21; 25 ::

19’

17

15, 16, 17, 21, 25 15 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28 10, 18, 19, 23

b: 02’

04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28

07 13,14 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 13,14 10, 18, 19, 23

A’: 16 17 05: 16: 24 02 07 05, 16, 17, 24, 25 13,14 05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25 05, 16, 24 01, 04, 16 01,17 16, 17, 25 03, 09, 22

03.09. 22

This Remote can control some functions of the cable boxes listed below Some cable box brands have more

than one code If your cable box does not function with

a specified code, try other codes

0

Turn on the cable box

Turn on the cable box using the Power button on the cable box or its Remote

Enter cable box brand code

Follow the example shown below

0 Press and hold

CABLE/DBS

Q

Press

MBR SET

0

Press the

Number

keys to enter your cable box’s brand code by referring to the table below

0 Press

OK,

and release

CABLE/DBS

The cable box should turn off If it does, try other operations below (lt7 step q )

l

Once you have set the Remote to operate the cable box, you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote

Operate cable box

While holding down

CABLE/DBS,

press one of

the following buttons:

POWER, TV CH

+/-, and

Number

keys

l

For some brands, you must press

ENTER

after

having pressed the

Number

keys to enter a

channel number

l

To change the cable box’s channels, press

TV

CH +/-

or the

Number

keys (The

CH +/-

button can be used to change the VCR’s

channels only)

NOTES:

l

Depending on the type of cable box, some or a// functions cannot be operated using this Remote

l

/t’s not possible to operate a cable box not equipped with a remote sensor

l

/t’s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a DBS receiver at the same time You can only set the Remote control to operate one of these units at a time

(Ex.) To set the Remote to RCA

14:

Hold down

Press in succession

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I

FN

MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.)

DBS Receiver

This Remote can control some functions of the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below

Bra ,,d Setting

q

Turn on the DBS receiver

Turn on the DBS recerver usrng the Power button

on the DBS receiver or its Remote

H-

oo-

CABI _E/DBS

ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) PRIMESTAR SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS)

l

For some brands, you must press

ENTER

after

having pressed the

Number

keys to enter a

channel number

l

To change the DBS receiver’s channels, press

TV CH +/-

or the

Number

keys (The

CH +/-

button can be used to change the VCR’s

channels only)

NOTES:

l

Depending on the type of DBS receiver, some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote

l

/t’s not possible to operate a DBS receiver not equipped with a remote sensor

l

It’s not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver

and a cable box at the same time You can only set the

Remote to operate one of these units at a time

BRAND CODE I

51 51 51 51

------I

50 50 41 41

40 40

Enter DBS receiver brand code

Follow the example shown below

0 Press and hold

CABLE/DBS

@

Press

MBR SET

@

Press the

Number

keys to enter your DBS receiver’s brand code by referring to the table below

0 Press

OK,

and release

CABLE/DBS

The DBS receiver should turn off If it does, try other operations below ([D step El)

l

Once you have set the Remote to operate the

DBS receiver, you do not have to set it until you

replace the batteries from the Remote

Operate DBS receiver

While holding down

CABLE/DBS,

press one of

the following buttons:

POWER, TV CH

+/-, and

Number keys

(Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC

51:’

Fggl!t$?$E

0

@ Release

Hold down

Press in succession

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Changing

Remote Control

Code

This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes; one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their

Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these

VCRs separately

0

Set remote control code for Remote

0 Press and hold

A/B

Q

Press the

Number

key “2”

@ Press

OK,

and release

A/B

l

The Remote now can transmit B code control signals

Check remote control code for VCR

Press and hold ) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds while the VCR is turned off The code currently set appears on the display panel

Change code for VCR

Press any key on the Remote

l

The VCR now responds to B code control signals

l

To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the

Number

key

“1”

instep@ofO

To control two VCRs with the same Remote

You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control code for the Remote between A and B (DII step

q

), keeping two VCRs to different control codes

l

Press the

Number

key “1” for A code control signals

and the

Number

key “2” for B code control signals (To

change only the remote control code for the Remote,

DO NOT perform steps q and q )

(Ex.) To set Remote to B code:

Hold

Press in succession

down

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily

corrected, and this can save vou the trouble of sending vour VCR off for reoair

1 The power will not come on

2 The clock works, but the VCR’s

power will not come on

3 The Remote

will not function

1 The cassette gets stuck partway

during loading, and is ejected

1 The tape is running

but the picture

will not appear

2 Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

sound track

3 The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted, even though TV

broadcasts are clear Or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen

4 The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard

1 Recording will not start

2 TV broadcasts will not be recorded

orooerlv

3 Tape-to-tape editing will not work

l

The AC power cord is disconnected

l

Child lock is on

l

The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”

set to “OFF” (it? pg 40)

l

The child lock function is activated

l

The batteries are discharged

0 Timer is on

l

Remote control A/B code is wrong

0 If the RF connection (m pg 7) is

used to view the picture, the channel on the TV is set incorrectly

l

If the AV connection (it7 pg 7) is used to view the picture, the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode

l

Automatic tracking is engaged

l

The video heads may be dirty

0 Audio Monitor setting is incorrect

l

There is no cassette loaded

l

The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed

l

The VCR has been set to “L-l ” or “F1” input mode by mistake

l

The components have been incorrectly connected, or correct

video connector (S VIDEO or VIDEO) is not selected

l

The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on

l

The recording VCR’s input mode has been set incorrectly

Connect the AC power cord Turn off child lock function (air pg 45)

Press

TIMER

to disengage

Press and hold

POWER

for more than

10 seconds to release the child lock

function (m pg 45) Replace batteries

Press

TIMER

button on the remote

Reset A/B code (K? pg 55)

Make sure the cassette’s window is

facing up, the rear label side is facing

you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR

Then insert the cassette

Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV

Select the AV mode on the TV

Disengage auto tracking and adjust the tracking manually (o? pg

23)

The heads must be cleaned Use a

dry cleaning cassette -TCL-ZUX- or consult your JVC dealer

Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI” (03 pg 23 or 42)

Insert a cassette Remove the cassette and cover the hok

with adhesive tape, or load a cassette on

which the record safety tab is intact

Select the appropriate channel on the VCR

Connect the components correctly

(01 pg 46 - 51) or check “REAR AUX INPUT (or “FRONT AUX INPUT”

only for HR-S5900U/5910U) setting epg 43)

Make sure the power to all units is on

Select the appropriate input mode on the recording VCR

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been set incorrectly

l

The timer is not engaged

l

The VCR has not been set up properly

Press

TIMER

and check to make sure

that 0 appears on the front display

Re-perform the set-up procedures Make sure you have compensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches

panel will not stop blinking

cassette loaded tab intact, or with the hole covered

timer mode is disengaged

are no programs in memory, or the timer recording program has not

again if necessary, then press

TIMER

switched during timer recording

connected to the VC

l

The output channel selected in the Cable Box Set screen is incorrect

l

The cable box is turned off

After confirming your cable box’s output channel number, re-access the Cable Box Set screen and select the correct number ([17 pg 16) Make sure the power is on before

en is incorrect

l

The VCR is not set correctly to

control the DBS receiver

l

The DBS receiver is turned off

Make sure the power is on before

timer recording starts

9 Timer recording begins as

scheduled, but the channel is always incorrect

l

Even though you do not use an external cable box or DBS receiver, “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “ON” or “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set to “ON”

Set “CABLE BOX SET” to “OFF” (m pg 16) or “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set

to “OFF” (Orrr pg 19)

10 You moved, and now VCR Plus+

does not work properly

l

The receivable stations in the new

area are received on different channels than those in the previous

area

Re-perform the Changing VCR Plus+ Setting procedure (m pg 32)

11 “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on

0 All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer

the screen memory are used

Wait until a space in memory clears, or cancel unnecessary program

information (u? pg 37)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE *

.5#? FN

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.1

2 The channel cannot be changed

l

Recording is in progress Press PAUSE ( II ) to pause the

recording, change channels, then

4 Even though Auto or Semiauto Select a different host channe

the host channel is incorrect Semiauto Clock Set

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

ATTENTION

This VCR contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power back in Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal, you can operate the VCR as usual

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Questions and answers

PLAYBACK

Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during

playback or search?

A.

The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q.-Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?

A.

No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

the heads

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I......-..

6.’ &r&g picture search, still picture playback and frame-by-frame playback, the picture is

intermittent. What’s the cause?

A.

Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are

attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing

PLAY

( F ) to return to normal playback will restore

the picture

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I..................

Q. When returning from variable-speed picture search

to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should

I be concerned about this?

A.

No, it is normal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q-

A.

6.

When playing back programs that have been timer-

recorded consecutively (such one program from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to

1 O:OO),

the picture and sound become momentarily distorted where the first program ends and the

second program begins. Is this a malfunction?

No This is normal

A.

It disables marking of index codes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other than preventing further recording, what

effect does removing the safety tab have?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. Sometimes, during index search, the VCR cannot

find the program I want to see. Why not?

A.

There may be index codes too close together

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I.......

Q. During playback, on-screen display sometimes

jitters. Why does this happen?

A.

If the condition of the tape being played back is not good, jittering of the video (including on-screen display) may occur

RECORDING Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording. Why does this happen?

A.

This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording

pause mode?

A.

No The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to

protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer

Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after

5 minutes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during

recording?

A.

Recording stops and m on the front display panel

blinks

TIMER RECORDING Q. REC and 0 remain lit on the front display panel. Is

there a problem?

A.

No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape

or a TV broadcast?

A.

Yes, but while you are setting the timer you will not see the tape’s or broadcast program’s picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu (The sound from the tape or broadcast program will be heard during the timer setting )

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INDEX

List of terms

This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names

A

Accidental erasure prevention 26 AUDIO MONITOR 42 Audio Monitor 23 Auto Daylight Saving Time 11 AUTO SP + EP TIMER 41 AUTO TIMER 40 Automatic tracking 23 AV COMPU-LINK 42

B

Basic connections

AV connection 6 RF connection 6 S-video connection 6

BLUE BACK 41

C

Cable box control setting 15

Brand 16 Installing Controller 15

Output channel 16 Channel No indication 26 Clock setting 10

Manual setting 12

Preparation 10

Semiauto setting 11 Clock time 22, 26

Contents 5

Counter reset 22, 26

D

DBS receiver control setting 18

Brand 19

Installing Controller 18

Output channel 19

E

Editing

From a camcorder 46

From another VCR 48

To another VCR 48

Express timer programing 34

F

FRONT AUX INPUT 43 Function Set screen 39

G

Guide channel 32

H

Host channel 8

I Index Search 24 Instant Review 24

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 26 1

Language setting 9

M

Manual tracking 23 Multi-Brand Remote

Setting cable box brand 53 Setting DBS receiver brand 54 Setting TV brand 52

N

Next Function Memory 23

0

On-screen display 27

P

PBS channel 8 PICTURE CONTROL 40 Playback 21 Plug & Play 8

R

REAR AUX INPUT 43 Recording 25 Repeat play 22

s S-VHS MODE 42 Satellite Auto Recording 44 Special effect playback

Frame-by-Frame Playback 29 High-Speed Picture Search 28 How to use the JOG dial 28 How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS

buttons 29 Picture Search 28 Skip Search 29 Slow Motion Playback 29 Still Picture Playback 29 Variable-Speed Picture Search 28

Specifications 65 SUPERIMPOSE 40

T

Tape speed 25, 44

Time counter 22, 26

Time zone selection 11

Timer recording

Canceling 37 Changing 37 Checking 37 Express 34 Guide channel setting 32

VCR Plus+ 30 Timer warning display 36 Tracking 23 Troubleshooting 56 Tuner setting

Adding channels 14

Auto Channel Set 13

Deleting channels 14

Manual Channel Set 14

V

VCR Plus+ timer programing 30 VIDEO CALIBRATION 40 VIDEO STABILIZER 41

24HR quick programing 36 2ND AUDIO RECORD 41

Front panel (HR-S5900W591 OU)

Front panel (HR-S3900U/391 OU)

0 POWER button = pg 21,25 0 Cassette loading slot 0 PLAY ( D ) button 01 pg 21 0 Advanced JOG dial DII pg 21,25, 28 @S VIDEO input connector (ONLY FOR

HR-S5900U/591 OU) @ pg 46, 50 @AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors uz= pg 49, 50 @S VHS ET button and lamp e pg 27 0 REC LINK button and lamp uz= pg 44 0 Front display panel = pg 62 @I Remote sensor

Q INSERT button

(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/591OU) ~1 pg 51

@A DUB button

(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) = pg 49 @ 24HR QUICK PROGRAM button [tl pg 36 @ REC ( 0 ) button LT~ pg 25,26 8 PAUSE ( II ) button ocl pg 25, 29 (D STOP/EJECT ( n /A ) button 0 pg 21, 25 @ SP/EP button (ONLY FOR HR-S3900U/391 OU)

w pg 25, 31, 35

@ DISPLAY button

(ONLY FOR HR-S3900U/3910U) = pg 22, 26

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INDEX (cont.)

Front display panel

0 Symbolic Mode Indicators

STILL:

PLAY:

SLOW:

FF/REW VARIABLE : :

RECORD:

:

SHUTTLE SEARCH:

RECORD PAUSE: i,,.j;;li

AUDIO DUBBING*:

*.j .T

” ,.::.-

I ’

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE*:

1:: ,*: :

<; .:;:..

;::.;: :::

INSERT*:

l:L::.l

I;.,:‘..

INSERT PAUSE*:

;!::,..i i: j

&:.y ii;

AUDIO DUBBING INSERT*:

\ .! ,

.::’ : :,-

s :

I \

AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE*:

\ .! L

-:“.,>lii;

:i...i::::

* ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/591 OU

@Tape speed indicators 0 Program start time and stop time indicator

*pg 36

0 Timer mode indicator : = pg 31, 35

@Tape remaining time indicator a pg 22, 26 0 S-VHS indicator e pg 21, 27 @VCR mode indicator w pg 25, 26 0 Cassette mark 0 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-l M and “F-l “)

Counter reading az pg 22, 26 Clock time e pg 22,26

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Rear Dane1

0 AC power cord = pg 6 OANTENNA IN terminal ill pg 6 @CABLE BOX Controller connector @S VIDEO IN connector : OCI pg 50

mpg 15, 18 0 S VIDEO OUT connector : DII pg 6

0 REMOTE PAUSEIAV COMPULINK terminal @AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors OCI pg 50

0 REMOTE PAUSE terminal = pg 42,46 0 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors : w pg 48

l

AV COMPULINK terminal [t? pg 42 0 TV OUT terminal [t7 pg 6

On-screen display

0 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-l” and “F-l “) @ Day and clock time 0 STEREO program indication w pg 27 0 SAP (Second Audio Program) indication

mpg 27

0 Audio monitor indications LL? pg 23, 42 0 Timer warning display G= pg 36

0 VCR operation mode indication 0 Tape speed indication 0 Cassette indication @I Tape position indicator ~1 pg 22 (D Index no indication = pg 24 @Tape remaining time = pg 22, 26 @Time counter 01 pg 22, 26

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INDEX (cont.)

Remote

0 CABLE/DBS

button : 01 pg 53,54

T QTVbutton:wpg 52

@TV/VCR button w pg 25,26,52

0 REVIEW button w pg 24 @Number buttons : w pg 25, 30, 33 0 DBS button : 011 pg 35 @CANCEL button w pg

31,37

C (Counter) RESET button : w pg 22,26

0 STOP +/- button w pg

31,34

0 START +/- button : w pg 34 0 PROG (Program) button : w pg 30, 34 @ PROG CHECK button : w pg 37 @REW( @ U) button wpg 21,25,28 0 REC ( 0 ) button w pg 25,26 @STOP ( n ) button w pg 21,25 @MENU button (D SHUTTLE PLUS AV buttons

TV CH +/- buttons w pg 52,53,54

(DMBR SET button w pg 52, 53, 54

A/B button w pg 55

@I POWER button w pg

21,25

@A (Audio) MONITOR button w pg 23

41% (TV Muting) button w pg 52

@ DISPLAY button w pg 22,26

0 DAILY (M-F) button w pg

31, 35

@WEEKLY button w pg 31, 35 @AUX button w pg 47, 48, 49,

51

0 TIMER button : w pg 31, 35, 37 @ DATE +/- button w pg 34 @CH +/- button w pg 25, 34 @SKIP SEARCH button : w pg 29

_ @SP/EP button : w pg 25,

31, 35

@I PLAY ( ) ) button: w pg 21, 25 @ FF ( @ m ) button: w pg

21, 25, 28

The glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in white on the

illustration above are helpful when using the

@PAUSE ( II ) button: w pg 25,29

Remote in darkened rooms

@OK button

ENTER button w pg 52,53,54

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV while holding down

TV

on the Remote (~t7 pg

52)

OSD button w pg 27

@SHUTTLE PLUS w w (cl

D)

button

w Pg 29

TV VOL +I- button w pg 52b~

How to use the Remote

Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (0 and 0) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid

The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS

receivers

l

Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component

l

The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m

NOTE:

If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again

SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL

Power requirement

:AC120Vx ,60Hz

Power consumption

Power on :2ow Power off :25W

Temperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41 “F to 104’F) Storage : -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to1 40°F)

Operating position : Horizontal only

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 283 mm

Weight : 3 3 kg

Format

: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard

Maximum recording’time

SP : 210 min with ST-210 video

cassette

EP : 630 min with ST-21 0 video

cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system

Recording/ Playback system

Signal-to-noise ratio

Horizontal resolution

VHS S-VHS

Frequency range

Normal audio Hi-Fi audio

Input/Output

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

DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system 45 dB

230 lines 400 lines

70 Hz to 10,000 Hz 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz RCA connectors (IN x 2, OUT x 1) S-video connectors

For HR-S5900U/5910U:

(INx2,OUTxl)

For HR-S3900U/391 OU:

(INxl,OUTxl)

TUNER

Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner Channel coverage

VHF UHF

CATV

RF output

Channels 2-l 3 Channels 14-69

113 Channels

Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;

preset to Channel 3 when

shipped) 75 ohms,

unbalanced

TIMER

Clock reference Program capacity

: Quartz : 1 -year programmable timer/

8 programs

Memory backup for timer is not supported

ACCESSORIES

Provided accessories : Infrared remote control unit,

“AA” battery x 2,

S-video cable (4-pin),

RF cable (F-type)

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E & 0 E Design and specifications subject to change without notice

Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS

T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90

T-l 20 (ST-l 20**) T-l 60 (ST-l 60**)

ST-2 IO**

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

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be

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

**This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super

VHS cassettes While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes ‘J, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes

I’ By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and

play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes on

this VCR

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

HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: l-800-537-5722

Dear customer,

http://www.jvc.com

In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United States, please call I-800-537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www JVC corn Remember to retain your Sill of Sale for Warranty Service

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JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for

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

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DlVlSlONOFJVCAMERlCAS CORP

IO New Maple Avenue

Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641

ACCESSORIES

for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer From the 48 Continental United States call toll free

I-800-882-2345 or on the web at www JVC corn

Don’t service the product yourself.

CAUTION

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet

There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

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LIMITED WARRANTY

CONSUMERVlDEOl-90

JVC COMPANY OFAMERlCAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below (“The Warranty Period”)

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1 YR 1 LABoR 90 DAYS 1

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

WHAT WE WILL RO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE: Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free (800) 537-5722

If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of

your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location

of which will be given to you by the toll-free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department

WHAT IS NOT COVERED: This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover

1 Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty

installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been

altered, tampered with, defaced or removed, 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair, 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner’s Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning, 4 Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage, 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge, 6 Video Pick-up Tube&CD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase, 7 Accessories, 8 Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase)

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

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER

DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE

Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne, New Jersey 07470

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

For customer use:

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

Model No : Purchase date:

Serial No : Name of dealer:

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Please send products and other

correspondence to:

JVC Company of America

1700 Valley Road

Wayne, NJ 07470

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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

PO BOX 174295 DENVER CO 80217-4295

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3lVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP

PRODUCT SAFETY

REGISTRATION

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QUESTIONNAIRE

Return this card now for product safety notification.

Registering your product will allow us to contact you in the unlikely event a product safety notification is required.

This is not a warranty card. Retain your bill of sale for proof of warranty coverage.

IMPORTANT! Please complete and return within the next 10 days!

Please feel free to ignore any questions that you would prefer not to answer

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8 Did you:

1 0 Purchase this product yourself? 2 0 Receive this product as a gifl?

9 Is this product:

1 0 The first product of this type you have ever owned? 2 0 A replacement for a similar JVC product? 3 0 A replacement for a similar’product made by

another company?

4 0 An addition to a similar product you are still using?

10 What factors most influenced your decision to purchase

this product? (check up to three)

1 0 JVC Brand Reputation

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Previous Experience with JVC Products 3 0 Price 4 0 Specific Product Features 5 0 Style/Appearance 6 0

Salesperson’s Recommendation 7 0 Friends/Relative’s Recommendation 8 0 Warranty Coverage 9 0 Other

11 your date of birth:

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12 Marital status: 1

0 Married 2 0 Single

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(in years) of children and other adults living in your household?

1 0 No one else in household 2 0 Child under 1 year

Male Female Age

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Which group describes your annual family income?

1 0 Under$15,000 6 0

$50,000-$59,999 2 0 $15,000-$19,999 7 0 $60,000-$74,999 3 0 $20,000-$29,999 8 0

$75,000-$99,999 4 0 $30,000-$39,999 9 0 $1 oo,ooo-$149,999 5 0 $40,000-$49,999 10 0 $150,000 &over

For your primary residence, do you:

1 0 Own? 2 0

Rent?

If you have purchased a mobile audio product, pleas8 tell US

about the car or truck in which it was installed, Olh8rwiSe,

please tell us about the newest car or truck in your household (Make: e g Ford, Nissan; Model: e 9~ Taurus SHO, M&me SE)

Make:

Model: Year:

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Please check all that apply to your household 01 0 Listen to Records/ 07 0 Health/Natural Foods

Tapes/CDs 08 0

Stamp/Coin Collecting 02 0 Foreign Travel 09 0 Avid Book Reading 03 0 Hunting/Shooting 10 0

Bible/Devotional

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Investments 11 0 Avid Magazine/ 05 0 Entering Sweepstakes Periodical Reading 06 0 Wildlife/Environmental Issues

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