JVC HR-S7300U User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S7300U

ILLUMINATED

MULTI BRAND REMOTE

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER

MBR

VOL. CH

TV/

VCR

VIDEO

TIMER SEARCH SKIP SEARCH

CABLE BACK LIGHT

PLAY

STOP

JOG/SHUTTLE

DISPLAY

POWER MENU

DYNAMIC CONTRAST

CH/SET

SELECT

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ITR TIMER

VIDEO

–20 15 10 8 4620246+8

dB R

ST SAP

HMS

S-VHS

REC PLAY PAUSE

REW

PAUSE

REC

INSERT

STOP/EJECT

A.DUB

PLAY

ENGLISH

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SHUTTLE

w Channel

Cable

Changer

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  Model No. HR-S7300U

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Serial No.

PU30425-1827

Dear Customer,

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

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in

CAUTIONS

CAUTION



RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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

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

damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

CAUTION:

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

ATTENTION:

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

CAUTION:

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

VCR Plus+C Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+C3 system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

DSS Hughes Electronics.

n 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".

and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar

is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

ATTENTION:

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

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

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

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

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

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

2. Power Sources

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

3. Overloading

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

4. Power Cord Protection

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

5. Ventilation

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

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

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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

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

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

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

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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

2. Lightning

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

3. Power Lines

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

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING  CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2. Product and Cart Combination

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

3. Water and Moisture

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

4. Object and Liquid Entry

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

5. Attachments

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

6. Cleaning

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

7. Heat

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

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

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

2. Damage Requiring Service

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

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

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

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

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of

Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information

on a specific procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages 63–65 lists frequently-used terms, and

the number of the first 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 control.

● The Z mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

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

● ”Cautions” on page 2

● ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages

CONTENTS

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

Connections ...........................................6

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

S-VIDEO Connection ....................................... 7

INITIAL SETTINGS 8

Clock .....................................................8

Advanced Auto Clock Set ................................. 8

Clock Setting ..................................................... 9

Preparation .......................................................9

Semi-Auto .......................................................10

Manual ........................................................... 11

Auto................................................................ 11

Language ............................................ 12

Tuner ...................................................13

Set Receivable Channels ................................ 13

Add Or Delete A Channel .............................. 15

Cable Box Control ................................16

Situate And Connect Controller ...................... 16

Set Cable Box Output Channel ....................... 17

Set Cable Box Brand....................................... 18

VCR Plus+ Setup ..................................20

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 23

Simple Playback .................................. 23

Simple Recording .................................24

LAYBACK AND RECORDING

FEATURES 25

Playback .............................................25

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ........... 25

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ................. 25

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion

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

High-Speed Search ......................................... 26

Manual Tracking............................................. 27

Skip Search .....................................................27

Repeat Playback............................................. 27

Dynamic Contrast .......................................... 28

Video Stabilizer ...............................................28

Select The Soundtrack .................................... 29

Superimpose ...................................................30

Index Search ...................................................31

Manual Index Mark/Erase ............................... 31

Instant ReView ................................................ 32

Counter Reset ..................................................32

Counter Memory ............................................ 32

Next-Function Memory .................................. 33

AV COMPU LINK Playback............................ 33

Recording ............................................35

Record One Program While

Watching Another .......................................... 35

Display Elapsed Recording Time ..................... 35

S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS .......................... 35

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)........ 36

To Record SAP Programs ................................ 36

Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control .............. 37

Display Tape Remaining Time ........................ 38

TIMER RECORDING 39

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 39

VCR Plus+ Timer Programming............ 40

On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 42

Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 44

Auto Timer ......................................................45

EDITING 46

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

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

Assemble Editing .................................49

Insert Editing .......................................50

Random Assemble Editing ................... 52

Audio Dubbing ....................................54

SPECIAL FEATURES 55

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 55

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control.......... 56

DSS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ..... 57

Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 57

TROUBLESHOOTING 58

Power .................................................58

Tape Transport .....................................58

Playback .............................................58

Recording ............................................59

Timer Recording...................................59

Other Problems....................................60

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 61

Playback .............................................61

Recording ............................................61

Timer Recording...................................61

S PECIFICATIONS 62 INDEX 63

List Of Terms ........................................63

Front View........................................... 64

Rear View ...........................................64

Front Display Panel ..............................65

Remote Control ....................................65

FOR SERVICING 66 WARRANTY 67

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Basic Connections

Connections

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (Not supplied)

Video Cable (supplied)

Audio Cable (supplied)

75 ohm terminal

ANTENNAIN (Antenna or Cable input)

RF Cable (supplied)

TV OUT

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 62).

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.

RF Connection

●

To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA

IN jack on the rear of the VCR.

c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT

jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corresponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR.

AV Connection

●

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

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

the illustration.

b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO

OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV. Set your TV in video input mode or A/V input mode. Refer to the TV Instruction Manual.

If you have a TV with S-VIDEO input terminals, see "SVIDEO Connection" on page 7.

Back of VCR

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CABLE

BOX

CH3

CH4

VHF / UHF

OUT

NOTES:

●

The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3CH4 switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

●

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

●

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

CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock will automatically be set when the antenna

is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR (Z pg. 8).

FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE

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

Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to perform simple playback (Z pg. 23) and recording (Z pg. 24). (If 'Auto' is displayed on the front display panel, the clock is being set automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed before powering on the VCR.)

●

If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VIDEO to TV

mode and from TV to VIDEO it may be necessary to issue a CH

UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.

●

Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it

to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show

while watching another (Z pg. 35).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the

Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 64).

AC Power Cord

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (Not supplied)

ANTENNA-IN (Antenna or Cable input)

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Video Cable (supplied)

Audio Cable (supplied)

S VIDEO IN

75 ohm terminal

NOTES:

n To make the most of Super VHS picture performance, we

recommend you use the S-VIDEO connection.

n To operate the VCR with your TV using the S VIDEO connec-

tion, set your TV to the AV mode using the TV's remote control. You can also use the TV/VIDEO button on the VCR's remote control to set your TV to the AV mode. (Z pg. 55)

S VIDEO OUT

S-Video Cable (supplied)

TV OUT

RF Cable (supplied)

S-VIDEO Connection

CONNECT VCR TO TV

a– Perform both RF connection and AV connection as

described in step 3 of "Basic Connections" (Z pg. 6).

b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT

jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

Clock

–

INITIAL SETTINGS

Advanced Auto Clock Set

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

The Advanced Auto Clock Set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets

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

the front display panel.

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

NOT SET

SET

ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS

If you perform the Advanced Auto Clock Set procedure . . .

● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an alternative PBS channel if Advanced Auto Clock Set is not successful.)

● If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11).

● For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's power must be off and the cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock adjustment times.

● If you perform Advanced Auto Clock Set successfully, D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time (Z pg. 11), your VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T. adjustment to take place. If the clock is not set correctly, change the D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF. See step 9 of Semi-Auto procedure (Z pg. 10) or step 6 of Manual procedure (Z pg. 11).

After setting, the current time appears (in hours and minutes).

The Advanced Auto Clock Set function will normally set the clock correctly. However, if an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto (

Z pg. 10) or Manual (Z pg. 11) clock

setting procedure. If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected

at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on page 10, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".

If “- - : - - ” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel. If the antenna connection or cable box setting is incorrect, connect the antenna cable to the VCR or select the correct cable channel. Then power on and power off the VCR, the Advanced Auto Clock Set mode will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If everything is connected and set correctly, but Advanced Auto Clock Set is not performed, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (

Z pg. 11).

NOTE:

If, due to a power outage or other event, the memory backup fails, Advanced Auto Clock Set is performed when power is restored to the VCR.

POWER

SELECT

SET +/–

–

POWER

Clock Setting

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by Advanced Auto Clock Set. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto

need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been selected.

Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen.

SET +/–

● You can change the on-screen display language to Spanish, French, and back to English. If necessary, see "Language" on page 12.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to

“CUSTOM SET” by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT.

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

R.A. EDIT

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Place the arrow at the Custom Set screen next to

“OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing

SET +/–. Then press SELECT.

=OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT CABLE BOX SET

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CUSTOM SET

SELECT

SET

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Semi-Auto

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto

–

Clock Set screen, place the

arrow next to “SEMIAUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT.

OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

=SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS SELECT SCREENS

At the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen, place the

arrow next to the desired mode by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT.

SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET

=HOST CHANNEL SELECT

TIME ZONE SELECT D.S.T. SELECT

DIGIT

To select the Host Channel — step 7

SET

To select the Time Zone — step 8 To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

You can either select “AUTO”, or enter a PBS

channel number. For automatic channel

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

HOST CHANNEL SELECT

(CATV)

CH AUTO

selection, simply press MENU. To manually select the PBS channel, press the appropriate DIGIT key or

PRESS (SET+/–) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

SET +/– to cycle through the channel numbers (hold button down to speed through numbers) and stop when the desired number appears. Press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

NOTES:

●

For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel.

●

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

SELECT TIME ZONE

You can either select “AUTO”, or select the

correct zone. If you selected "AUTO" in step 7 and if you live near the boundary of an adjacent time zone, or receive cable TV channels, a PBS channel from a different time zone may become your host channel. Therefore, in this case make sure to manually select the correct time zone. Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing SET +/–, then press MENU to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

TIME ZONE SELECT

=AUTO MOUNTAIN

ATLANTIC PACIFIC EASTERN ALASKA CENTRAL HAWAII

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT

DIGIT

SELECT

SET

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

You have three choices:

a–Select “AUTO” and the

adjustment to your VCR’s

–

clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel. b–Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself. c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to you.

Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing SET +/–, then press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

IMPORTANT

After setting the Semi-Auto clock set, make sure that the VCR is off before the next hour so that the clock can be adjusted. (The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at

SET

11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.)

Manual

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 10), place the arrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing

SET +/–, then press SELECT.

D.S.T. SELECT

=AUTO

ON OFF

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto DST activated, . . . . . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

Auto

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing SET +/–, then

power off the VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. (The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.)

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

The Manual Clock Set screen is displayed and the

first setting that can be set begins blinking. Press SET +/– to set the month, then press SELECT. The day display begins blinking. Repeat the procedure to set the day, year, hour (including AM/PM), minutes and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time).

● As for the D.S.T. setting a–Set to "ON" and the adjustment will be made based

on VCR's clock.

b–Set to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you. When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press

MENU to start the clock.

MANUAL CLOCK SET

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

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press SELECT until the item you want to change blinks, then set as in step 6.

SELECT

POWER

SET

Language

–

POWER

SET

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to

“CUSTOM SET” by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT.

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

The messages are preset to appear in English. If you want

to see them in Spanish or French, place the arrow next to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

R.A. EDIT

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

CABLE BOX SET

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select screen, place the arrow

next to the desired language by pressing SET +/–, then press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen.

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE PRESS (MENU) TO END

Set Receivable Channels

POWER

SELECT

SET

Tuner

–

POWER

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU

SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing

SET +/–, then press SELECT.

SET

ACCESS BAND SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "BAND" by pressing

SET +/–, then press SELECT.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET

=TUNER SET

CUSTOM SET R.A. EDIT

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

=BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL MAP PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SET FREQUENCY BAND

If you receive your TV channels from an external

antenna, select "TV". If you receive your TV channels from a cable TV system, select "CATV". Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing SET +/–, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

BAND

=CATV

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT

SET

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Place the arrow next to

–

"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by

pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT. Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH +/– buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped.

NOTES:

●

At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.

●

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

AUTO CHANNEL SET

(TV)

CH 2 ADD

SCANNING ...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL

SET

SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

SELECT

DIGIT

ADD

SET

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

–

Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 13.

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT.

MAKE SELECTION

SELECT

Place the arrow next to "SPCL" by pressing SET +/–,

then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

SET

SKIP

● AFC set to SPCL (special) is necessary for turning on certain CATV systems.

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS MANUAL

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT.

STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL

Input the channel number using the DIGIT keys or by

pressing SET +/–, then press ADD to add or SKIP to

delete. Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 125 SKIP

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

Cable Box Control

Suggested Location

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

Cable box

Your VCR

Controller (suggested locations)

Cable box

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Cable Box Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer-recording. The Cable Box Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 40) or On-Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 42).

Situate And Connect Controller

SITUATE CONTROLLER

Place the Cable Box Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the cable box’s remote

sensor is unobstructed.

ATTACH CONTROLLER

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.

CONNECT CABLE BOX TO VCR

The connection method depends on the type of cable box you have.

If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR. Set the VCR to channel "AU" to use the cable box.

If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable box to the ANT.IN connector on the rear of your VCR. Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box RF output (see page 18 also).

Controller

Your VCR

Transmitter

Connected to ANT. IN

CABLE

BOX

Connected to VIDEO/ AUDIO IN

NOTE:

Refer to your cable box’s instruction manual during connection.

CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

About Your Cable Box

This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.

●

The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your Cable Box. This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote Control Unit.

●

The VCR's Cable Box 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 Control unit, refer to page 56. To set up the Cable Box Controller go to page 17.

Set Cable Box Output

SELECT

POWER

SELECT

SET

Channel

–

POWER

Press POWER.

TURN ON THE VCR

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “CUSTOM

SET

SET”, then press SELECT.

ACCESS CABLE BOX SET SCREEN

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “CABLE

BOX SET”, then press SELECT.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

R.A. EDIT

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

=CABLE BOX SET

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS CABLE BOX OUTPUT SCREEN

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “CABLE

BOX OUTPUT”, then press SELECT.

CABLE BOX SET

=CABLE BOX OUTPUT

BRAND SET

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

SELECT

SET

DIGIT

ENTER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL

Your selection depends on

–

how your cable box is

connected to your VCR.

If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . .

. . . press SET+/– to place the arrow next to the channel number representing the cable box’s output (2–

6).

If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/ VIDEO IN connectors . . .

. . . press SET+/– to place the arrow next to “ON LINE”.

CABLE BOX OUTPUT

=OFF

ON CH2 ON CH3 ON CH4 ON CH5 ON CH6

ON LINE PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO CABLE BOX SET SCREEN

SET

Press MENU.

Set Cable Box Brand

TURN ON CABLE BOX

Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable Box.

ACCESS BRAND SET SCREEN

At the Cable Box Set screen, press SET +/– to

place the arrow next to “BRAND SET”, then press

SELECT.

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

Press the appropriate

DIGIT keys to enter the

Cable Box Code from the CABLE BOX BRAND LIST on page 19, then press ENTER.

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

● If there are more than one code number listed for your brand of cable box, repeat step 3 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9.

● If you go through all listed code numbers and the channel doesn’t change, try all other numbers between 1 and 69. That is because, maybe, your cable box model is not listed.

=BRAND SET

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT BRAND NO. AND PRESS (ENTER) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CABLE BOX SET

CABLE BOX OUTPUT

CABLE BOX BRAND

–

NOTES:

●

Although the supplied Cable Box Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work with your cable box.

●

If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and 69, you can’t 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 of timer recording. Please contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with one that is compatible with your VCR.

●

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

●

If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote control (has no remote sensor), you can’t use the Cable Box Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording.

●

If you are unable to set the Cable Box Controller, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature ( Z pg. 20).

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND CODE

ARCHER 49, 52, 53, 54 CABLEVIEW 49, 53 CITIZEN 49, 53 CURTIS 9, 10, 62, 63 DIAMOND 52, 53, 54 EAGLE 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 EASTERN 51 GC BRAND 49, 53 GEMINI 8, 56 GENERAL ELECTRIC 67 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8 HAMLIN 15, 16, 17,18 JERROLD 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 MACOM, HITACHI 57, 58, 59 MAGNAVOX 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 43 MOVIETIME 44, 45, 46 NSC 44, 45, 46 OAK 19, 20, 21, 30, 47, 48 PANASONIC 24, 25, 26 PHILIPS 30, 31, 32, 33, 42 PIONEER 13, 14 PULSER 49, 53 RCA 24, 25, 26 REGAL 15, 16, 17, 18, 33 REGENCY 51 SAMSUNG 8, 13, 49, 50 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 9, 10, 62, 63 SIGMA 19, 20, 21 SL MARX 8, 13, 49, 50 SPRUCER 24, 25, 26 STARGATE 8, 13, 49, 50 SYLVANIA 29 TEKNIKA 68, 69 TELECAPTION 27 TELEVIEW 8, 13, 49, 50 TEXSCAN 28, 29 TOCOM 22, 23, 64, 65, 66 UNIKA 52, 53, 54 UNIVERSAL 38, 39, 40, 41 VIDEOWAY 11, 12, 60, 61 VIDEO TECH 55 VIDTER 55 VIEWSTAR 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 ZENITH 11, 12, 60, 61

POWER

VCR Plus+ Setup

–

POWER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed.

Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the channel numbers that they are received on in your area, you may have to make certain changes in your VCR’s “Guide Channel Set” menu to get proper results. Please read the following information carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.

Before VCR Plus+ setup you must have performed the following procedures:

● Advanced Auto Clock Setting (

Clock setting (Z pg. 9)

● Tuner setting (Z pg. 13)

● Tuner and cable box setting if you receive your TV channels

through a cable box (Z pg. 16)

Channel Number Matching

Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Channel” number assigned to each station for purposes of VCR Plus+ programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are the same as the channel number on which each is received by your VCR or cable box.

**SPECIAL NOTES FOR CABLE SUBSCRIBERS**

● In many instances, cable TV stations have VCR Plus+ Guide

Channel numbers that DO NOT match the number of the channel on which you receive the station. Check your TV listings, or contact your cable supplier for details.

● Many normal broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.

If the numbers match, go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming” (

If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer Programming” (

Z pg. 40).

Z pg. 8)

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

SELECT

DIGIT

SELECT

SET

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Press SET+/– to place the

–

arrow next to “TUNER

SET”, then press SELECT.

ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press SET+/– to place the arrow next to “GUIDE

CHANNEL SET”, then press SELECT.

SET

INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER

Press SET+/– or the appropriate DIGIT keys to

input the Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing. Then press SELECT.

● If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Cable Box Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 16–17 and re-perform the procedure.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET

=TUNER SET

CUSTOM SET R.A. EDIT

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

BAND AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

=GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH :VCR CH

1 : 1

PRESS

(SELECT, SET+/–, DIGIT)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

SELECT

SET

DIGIT

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER

Press SET+/– or the appropriate DIGIT keys to input the

–

number of the channel on which the Guide Channel’s

broadcasts are received. Then press SELECT.

● If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 5 and 6 for each instance.

RETURN TO TUNER SET SCREEN

Press MENU.

CHECK INPUT DATA

Press SET+/– to place the arrow next to “GUIDE

CHANNEL MAP”, then

SET

press SELECT.

● The Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel numbers you input appear on the screen in ascending order. Check to ensure you’ve entered them correctly.

● If you entered more than 10 sets of numbers, press SELECT to see the next set of numbers.

● Guide Channel Map contains only the Guide Channels and VCR channels that you entered. (Guide Channels 90 through 99 may be included even if you did not enter them; this has no effect on actual operation.)

TUNER SET

BAND AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL SET

=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

GUIDE :VCR GUIDE : VCR

6 :47 10: 55 12 :41 15: 38 33 :28 67: 49

PRESS (SELECT) TO NEXT PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer programming (Z pg. 40).

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

SHUTTLE

PLAY

STOP

Before performing the following steps, make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel (3 or 4) or AV mode.

Simple Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

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

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

playback begins automatically.

–

REW (Rewind)

FIND PROGRAM START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it.

To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and release it.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

STOP PLAYBACK

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

FF (Fast-Forward)

Usable cassettes

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

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

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

this video recorder. Simply place the 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, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.

STOP

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

PAUSE

SP/EP

TV/VIDEO

Simple Recording

DIGIT

ENTER

–

REC

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

● If you use the RF connection, by pressing the TV/VIDEO button, select VIDEO mode to view the program to be recorded.

SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL

Press CH+/–. Or press the appropriate DIGIT keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few seconds

whether you press ENTER or not.)

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

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

PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

SP/EP

● During record pause, you can change the recording

channel by using the CH+/– buttons or DIGIT keys.

STOP RECORDING

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

TV/VIDEO

REC

PLAY

Accidental erasure prevention

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

PAUSE

Record safety tab

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

PAUSE

SHUTTLE

JOG

PLAY

SEARCHTY

Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control.

Playback

NOTES:

●

Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration as you read the following procedures.

●

To use the remote control's JOG dial or SHUTTLE ring, press JOG/SHUTTLE first so

–

that the button lights. Pressing the button again turns off the light.

Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Still

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH+ or – button to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME PLAYBACK

Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-byframe playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.

Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

Press SEARCH T or Y repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

Press SEARCH Y for forward frame by frame playback or SEARCH T for reverse frame by frame.

SHUTTLE

JOG

PAUSE

JOG/SHUTTLE

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse

slow motion (refer to the illustration above).

During still picture, press and hold SEARCH T or Y. Release to return to still picture.

For hands-free slow-motion, press SEARCH T during playback to decrease speed in the forward direction. To play in reverse slow-motion (and in reverse play mode), continue to press T after selecting all the forward direction slow-motion modes.

For forward slow motion during still picture, press and hold PAUSE for more than 2 seconds. Press PAUSE again to return to still picture.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

SHUTTLE

PLAY

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback

–

REW

JOG

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on page 25).

During playback, press SEARCH T or Y.

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

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

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed Search

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the

left for reverse high-speed search.

● For forward search with a visible picture, during playback

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

or still turn the SHUTTLE ring on the VCR's front panel all the way to the right and release it within 1 second.

● For reverse search with a visible picture, during playback

or still turn the SHUTTLE ring on the VCR's front panel all the way to the left and release it within 1 second.

During playback or still press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.

SHUTTLE

NOTE:

For short searches, during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback

resumes.

PLAY

STOP

PLAY

Manual Tracking

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

REW

–

ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE

During playback, press the CH+/– buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic

tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust.

ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING

Press CH+/– on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press lightly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse

adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC

SKIP SEARCH

PAUSE

TRACKING

Press the CH+/– buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously.

NOTES:

●

To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.

●

Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion. During hands-free slow-motion playback simply press CH + or – on the VCR'S front panel or remote to adjust tracking.

Skip Search

Repeat Playback

START REPEAT

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

VIDEO

● The entire tape is played back 20 times.

STOP REPEAT

To stop, press STOP at any time.

NOTE:

Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or

also stops Repeat Playback.

HMS

SEARCH T

PLAY

SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS

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

playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

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

DYNAMIC CONTRAST

VIDEO STABILIZER

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Dynamic Contrast

Use this function to improve contrast which tends to degrade specially with wide-screen pictures.

ENGAGE DYNAMIC CONTRAST MODE

–

During playback, press DYNAMIC CONTRAST on the VCR.

● The button will light up.

DISENGAGE DYNAMIC CONTRAST MODE

Press DYNAMIC CONTRAST again.

● The button's light will go out.

NOTES:

●

Turn on/off as preferred.

●

The setting will remain effective even after you turn the VCR off and on again.

Video Stabilizer

You can correct vertical vibration when playing back EP recordings. When this function is set to “ON”, vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. This function will automatically turn “OFF”, when the VCR’s power is turned off and on again, or when a cassette is newly inserted.

ENGAGE VIDEO STABILIZER MODE

During playback, press VIDEO STABILIZER on the VCR. "VIDEO STABILIZER" and its current setting

("OFF") will appear on screen. While "OFF" is displayed, press VIDEO STABILIZER again to select "ON".

● This function has no effect with SP recordings, during recording and during special-effects playback.

● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", otherwise you cannot select "ON" or "OFF" for this function. (Z pg.

30).

SELECT

SET

Select The Soundtrack

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

–

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

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

● If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

SET+/–, then press SELECT.

ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR

SET

SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AUDIO MONITOR" by

pressing SET+/–, then press SELECT.

SELECT MODE

You have three choices:

a– Hi-Fi

b– Normal c– Mix

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO

=AUDIO MONITOR

TAPE DUB MODE SPECIAL FUNCTION HI-FI REC LEVEL

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

AUDIO MONITOR

=HI-FI

NORM MIX

Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing SET+/–.

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTES:

●

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

●

If you select "HI-FI" or "MIX", the L and R symbols near the audio level meters will be illuminated.

●

If RF connection is used for TV, even if Hi-Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers.

SELECT

SET

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Superimpose

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

–

OSD

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing SET+/–, then press SELECT.

ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN

SET

Place the arrow next to "SUPERIMPOSE" by

pressing SET+/–, then press SELECT.

SELECT MODE

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

SET+/–.

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER

=SUPERIMPOSE

2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR TAPE DUB MODE SPECIAL FUNCTION HI-FI REC LEVEL

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SUPERIMPOSE

=ON

OFF

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

To recall an indication

1 Press OSD.

n All indications corresponding to the current status are

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

2 Press OSD again to clear the display.

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

Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode

When the channel is changed, the new

channel is displayed on the screen for 5

seconds.

Clock time

"Cassette Loaded" mark

When a cassette is loaded, the mark is

displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the

VCR's EJECT button is pushed.

Audio mode indicators

VIDEO STABILIZER indication

CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

NORM MEMORY OFF HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTE:

If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".

] SP

INDEX-1

Counter reading

Counter memory on/off

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Operation mode

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

Tape speed indicator

INDEX indication

PLAY

STOP

INDEX ERASE

INDEX MARK

Index Search

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

REW

–

START SEARCH

While the tape is stopped, press SEARCH T or Y.

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press

SEARCH T or Y repeatedly until the correct

number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON (Z pg. 30). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.

● To find the very beginning of the desired program,

press REW or FF and search visually for the start point.

NOTE:

An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed.

Manual Index Mark/Erase

To mark an index code... ...during playback press INDEX MARK on the VCR.

n The VCR will mark an index code at that location. n If "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to ON (Z pg. 30), "MARK" blinks on

the screen while an index code is being marked.

To erase an index code... ...during playback or still press INDEX ERASE on the VCR.

n The VCR will fast-forward to the nearest index code and erase

it. Playback continues after the index code is erased.

n If "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to ON (

the screen while an index code is being erased.

Z pg. 30), "ERASE" blinks on

STOP

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Instant ReView

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

–

C.MEMORY

REW

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

● The power comes on and the VCR searches for the

ATE INSTANT REVIEW

index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded program, then begins playback automatically.

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

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

Counter Reset

REVIEW

C.RESET

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

Press C.RESET.

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

Counter Memory

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

DISPLAY

ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY

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

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

RETURN TO COUNTER POSITION ZERO

Press STOP (during playback), then press REW or FF. The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at approxi-

mately “0H 00M 00S” automatically.

● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.

POWER

SHUTTLE

PLAY

TIMER

PLAY

–

C.MEMORY

POWER

Next-Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.

a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .

. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds. c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.

NOTES:

●

To do the above using the VCR's controls: During Stop, turn the SHUTTLE all the way to the left and release it instead of pressing REW, and then press PLAY, POWER or TIMER within 2 seconds.

●

If you want the "next function" to automatically start when the counter reads "0H 00M 00S" (instead of at the beginning of the tape), press C. MEMORY so that the counter memory indicator appears on the front display panel before pressing REW or FF.

AV COMPU LINK Playback

Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video components that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.

For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on, the TV's VIDEO mode is selected and the VCR goes into play mode. (PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety tab is removed.)

TIMER

REW

MAKE CONNECTION

Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration on page 34.

● The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

SELECT

PLAY

SELECT

SET

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press SET+/– to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION

–

SET”, then press SELECT.

ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN

Press SET+/– to place the arrow next to “SPECIAL

FUNCTION”, then press SELECT.

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR TAPE DUB MODE

=SPECIAL FUNCTION

HI-FI REC LEVEL

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Example

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

SET

ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK

Press SET+/– to place the arrow next to “AV COMPU

LINK”.

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

SPECIAL FUNCTION

R.A. EDIT/PAUSE

=AV COMPU-LINK

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

Your VCR

PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION

Mini-plug cable (supplied)

PERFORM AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK

Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY (if the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins

automatically). Linked components are turned on, and the TV set to its VIDEO mode, automatically!

NOTE:

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

AV COMPU LINK

Television

AUDIO IN

AV COMPU LINK II (VCR ONLY)

Recording

S-VHS

TV/VIDEO

S-VHS indicator

–

Record One Program While Watching Another

ENGAGE TV MODE

During recording...

● Press TV/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes

out. (If you are using the RF connection (Z pg. 6). to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)

● If you are using the AV connection (Z pg. 6) or SVIDEO connection (Z pg. 7), to view the output

from your VCR, change the TV's input mode from AV to TV.

SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING

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

Display Elapsed Recording Time

OSD

TV/VIDEO

C.RESET

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

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

DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN

During recording, press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the

current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.

● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Z pg. 30).

● The indications are not be recorded.

S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS

Your VCR can record in either S-VHS or VHS.

● To record in S-VHS, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS". The S-VHS indicator will light and the S-VHS recording mode is automatically selected.

● To record in VHS, insert a cassette marked "VHS". The VHS recording mode is automatically selected.

● You can also record in VHS on S-VHS cassettes. To do this, after inserting an S-VHS cassette, press the S-VHS button. The S-VHS indicator will go out.

SELECT

SET

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)

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

–

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

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

To Record Stereo Programs . . .

. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.

To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .

. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (

Z pg. 29).

To Record SAP Programs . . .

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

SET

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

SET+/–, then press SELECT.

ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN

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

SET+/–, then press SELECT.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing SET+/–.

2ND AUDIO

=ON

OFF

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

POWER

SELECT

SET

Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control

Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Although the preset audio recording level is

–

satisfactory for normal recording, if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to the VCR's audio level meters.

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

POWER

REW

SET

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press SELECT.

ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL SCREEN

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “HI-FI REC

LEVEL”, then press SELECT.

FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR TAPE DUB MODE SPECIAL FUNCTION

=HI-FI REC LEVEL PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to “MANUAL” by pressing

SET +/–.

HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL

PRESET

=MANUAL

PRESS PRESS

(REW) (FF)

MIN------*------MAX

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING LEVEL

Press FF or REW.

● To move the on-screen's audio levels by one division

of the scale, press FF or REW briefly for 5 times in succession. To move the audio levels faster, keep FF or REW presssed.

● Adjust the recording level so that the audio level meters reach from 0dB to 4dB at the maximum sound volume.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

–

OSD

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit.

NOTE:

Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while distortion will increase if the level is too high.

Display Tape Remaining Time

DISPLAY COUNTER INFORMATION

Press OSD.

DISPLAY TAPE REMAINING TIME

Press DISPLAY until "REMAIN" appears on screen. The approximate tape remaining time appears on the TV

screen and VCR display panel.

• The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated remaining time is only an estimate.

• By pressing DISPLAY, you can change the indication on the display panel to show the counter reading, channel number, clock time or tape remaining time.

DISPLAY

EXIT THE DISPLAY

Press OSD again.

NOTES:

●

"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the on-screen display will not appear (Z pg. 30).

●

Near the beginning of the tape, this estimate may be inaccu-

rate. However, as the tape is used and the amount of remaining tape decreases, the estimate becomes more accurate.

●

The tape remaining time indication is not accurate when

using VHS-C tapes with VHS-C adapter.

TIMER RECORDING

REC

Instant Timer Recording

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 9 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished.

START RECORDING

Press REC on the front panel.

(ITR)

–

ITR

VIDEO

ENGAGE ITR MODE

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

SET RECORDING

REC

DURATION

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording

time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

●

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

●

After you set the time, the previous display reappears.

●

To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment.

SELECT

DIGIT "8"

DIGIT "9"

SP/EP

SELECT

VCR Plus+

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program which will be broadcast at some future time. The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus + or On-Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 42).

Timer Programming

Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 20.

DIGIT

–

SP/EP

CANCEL

LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the record safety tab is present.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN

Press MENU on the remote control.

VCR PLUS+

● The clock must be set in order to access the VCR Plus+ screen. If you haven’t set the clock, the Main Menu screen appears when you press MENU. Refer to page 8 for the Advanced Auto Clock Set procedure or page 9 for the clock setting procedure.

ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER

Press the appropriate DIGIT keys to enter the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV program

you wish to record.

● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number.

● If the PlusCode number you input is incorrect, "ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus+ screen reappears (step 2).

CHECK INPUT DATA

Press SELECT and the Program screen appears.

The PlusCode number you entered appears in the Program screen. Check to make sure it’s accurate.

● To timer-record daily or weekly serials, press DAILY (DIGIT “8”) or WEEKLY (DIGIT “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen.

● For weekly recording, the desired date for the day of the week must be entered.

● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and, after pressing MENU as many times as necessary to access the VCR Plus+ screen, input the correct PlusCode number.

PRESS (DIGIT) THEN PRESS (SELECT) PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU

(VCR PLUS+ 12345678) DATE 7/10 FRI START 8:00 PM STOP 9:00 PM CHANNEL 8 SP

PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY

SP/EP=REC SPEED)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PROGRAM 1

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP.

TIMER

SELECT

SET

CHECK/CORRECT INPUT DATA

If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, press

–

SELECT until the item you want to change begins to

blink. Then press the SET +/– to obtain the desired setting.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen

(Z pg. 45).

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.

SET

NOTES:

●

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

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 20 hours.

●

Backup time will become shorter as the unit is used.

●

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

TIMER

SELECT

SET

DIGIT "8"

DIGIT "9"

On-Screen Timer Programming

–

0 0

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 8 or 9).

LOAD A CASSETTE

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

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

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

Make sure the arrow is to the left of "PROGRAM

SET", then press SELECT.

PROGRAM 1

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

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

DIGIT

SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER

Press SET +/– to select a vacant program number, then

SET

press SELECT. The first time you do this, all numbers will

be vacant, so just press SELECT when the screen appears.

SET PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press SET +/– to set the month, then press SELECT. The day display begins blinking. Repeat the procedure to set

the day, start time, stop time, channel and tape speed. To set the channel you can also use the DIGIT keys.

● Do not use the SET – button to set the date.

● If the line input is to be used as a source for a Timer

Record event please select "AUX" as input channel and set Cable Box output to "OFF" (Z pg. 17). Cable Box timer recording and control by the VCR is no longer possible.

** You can record selected programs at the same time

every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the month or day, press DIGIT key “8” (DAILY) or “9” (WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears. Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears. For weekly recording, the desired date for the day of the week must be entered.

SELECT

TIMER

SELECT

–

TIMER

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press SELECT until the item you want to change begins blinking. Then set as in step 5.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen

(Z pg. 45).

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.

NOTES:

●

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

●

In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 20 hours.

●

Backup time will become shorter as the unit is used.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

EXAMPLE

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

PROGRAM 1

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

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

POWER

SELECT

TIMER

SELECT

SET

CANCEL

TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Check And Cancel Programs

DISENGAGE TIMER

–

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to "PROGRAM SET", then press SELECT.

SET

CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION

Press SET +/– to check the programs in succession.

POWER

TIMER

To Cancel A Program . . .

CANCEL A PROGRAM

Press CANCEL.

● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there are still programs remaining, go to step 7.

RE-ENGAGE TIMER

Press TIMER again.

SELECT

TIMER

SELECT

SET

Auto Timer

When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.

–

TIMER

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing

SET +/–, then press SELECT.

ACCESS AUTO TIMER

SET

SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT. Now skip to step 2 of the

procedure below.

Or, during on-screen timer programming ...

ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN

In step 7 in the VCR Plus+ Timer Programming procedure (Z pg. 41) or in step 7 in the On-Screen Timer

Programming procedure (Z pg. 43), press MENU.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to your choice ("ON" or

"OFF") by pressing SET +/–.

AUTO TIMER

=ON

OFF

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

NOTE:

For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER.

SELECT

EDITING

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

Edit From A Camcorder

Recorder

VIDEO IN

–

Camcorder

Player

AUDIO IN

To rear panel PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION connector

Mini-plug cable (JVC camcorder only)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Your VCR

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s

VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

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

● If connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output,

connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to the AUDIO IN L of the VCR.

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

Press DIGIT key “0” to set to AUX.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press SELECT.

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

DIGIT "0"

SET

ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press SELECT.

SELECT MODE

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “R.A. EDIT/

PAUSE”.

SPECIAL FUNCTION

=R.A. EDIT/PAUSE

AV COMPU-LINK

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT

SET

RETURN TO FUNCTION SET SCREEN

Press MENU.

–

ACCESS TAPE DUB MODE SCREEN

Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to “TAPE DUB MODE”, then press SELECT.

SELECT MODE

Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing SET +/–.

TAPE DUB MODE

=ON

OFF

SET

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

START PLAYER

Set the camcorder to its play mode.

NOTE:

If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD disable feature then set its superimpose or display feature to OFF before pressing play.

START RECORDER

Set your VCR to its record mode.

● If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC

NOTES:

●

camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.)

Connections made to the front panel VIDEO and AUDIO inputs automatically override any rear panel VIDEO/AUDIO or S-VHS input connections. If you wish to edit with another machine connected to the rear input connectors, make sure that there is nothing connected to the front connectors. It is not possible to set both "TAPE DUB MODE" and "DYNAMIC CONTRAST" to ON.

EDITING (cont.)

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

Edit To Or From Another VCR

Player

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

Your VCR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO

IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

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

LOAD CASSETTES

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

ENGAGE TAPE DUBBING MODE

Follow steps 4, 5, 9–11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section (Z pg. 46)

SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE

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

number).

START PLAYER

Set to its play mode.

Recorder

DIGIT "0"

Advantages Of S-VHS VCRs

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from S-VHS to VHS, or from S-VHS to S-VHS.

● From VHS to S-VHS (VIDEO-VIDEO connection): Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

Another VCR

NOTE:

If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before pressing PLAY (Z pg. 30).

START RECORDER

Set to its record mode.

NOTES:

●

Connections made to the front panel VIDEO and AUDIO inuts automatically override any rear panel VIDEO/AUDIO or S-VHS input connections. If you wish to edit with another machine connected to the rear input connectors, make sure that there is nothing connected to the front connectors.

●

It is not possible to set both "TAPE DUB MODE" and "DYNAMIC CONTRAST" to ON.

● From S-VHS to VHS (VIDEO-VIDEO connection): Because the picture quality of the source material is very high, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to S-VHS (S-VIDEO connection): All signals will be transferred without degradation.

Assemble

PLAY

PAUSE

SP/EP

PLAY

Editing

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

LOAD CASSETTES

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

SET TAPE SPEED

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

–

REC

ENGAGE TAPE DUBBING MODE

Follow steps 4, 5, 9–11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section (Z pg. 46)

ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY MODE

Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC.

SP/EP

FIND EDIT START POINT

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

START EDITING

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

mode.

STOP EDITING

Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder.

REC

PAUSE

CONTINUE EDITING

Repeat steps 5 through 7 to add additional scenes.

NOTES:

●

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

●

It is not possible to set both "TAPE DUB MODE" and "DYNAMIC CONTRAST" to ON.

JOG

Insert Editing

EDITING (cont.)

Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously. Use your VCR as the recorder.

–

Video signal

Player

DIGIT "0"

Audio signal

Another VCR

SHUTTLE

Your VCRRecorder

C.RESET

Source tape

Recorded tape

Before insert editing

After insert editing

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on

the front panel.

SET INPUT MODE

Press DIGIT key "0". "AU" appears in place of a channel number.

ENGAGE TAPE DUBBING MODE

Follow steps 4, 5, 9–11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section (Z pg. 46)

LOCATE END POINT

Load the recording cassette into your VCR, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the

segment to be replaced) using the JOG/SHUTTLE controls.

● Releasing the JOG/SHUTTLE controls engages the

Still mode.

● To use the remote control's JOG dial or SHUTTLE ring, press JOG/SHUTTLE first so that the button lights. Pressing the button again turns off the light.

SHUTTLE

JOG

JOG/SHUTTLE

RESET THE COUNTER

Press C.RESET to change the counter display to "0H00M00S".

LOCATE START POINT

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the JOG/SHUTTLE controls.

PLAY

INSERT

ENGAGE INSERT EDITING

Press INSERT.

● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAY

–

C.RESET

FOR AV INSERT EDITING

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time... In step 7 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB. also. (REC and PLAY blink and PAUSE lights up on the display panel.)

and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)

● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.

START EDITING

Load the source cassette into another VCR and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of section of source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point.

● PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display panel.

END INSERT EDITING

At counter "0H00M00S", Insert Editing will stop automatically while the tape continues running in the Play mode. if you wish to stop Insert Editing before the specified edit-out point, press C.RESET.

NOTES:

●

Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer.

●

Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab has been removed.

●

In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted picture will be distorted at the switching point.

●

A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit may become erased.

●

Insert Editing is also possible using the rear connectors.

●

It is not possible to set both "TAPE DUB MODE" and "DYNAMIC CONTRAST" to ON.

JOG

SHUTTLE

STOP

PLAY

R.A.EDIT START

CANCEL

SET

SELECT

IN/OUT

STOP

Random As-

EDITING (cont.)

This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your VCR is used as the source player in combination with another VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can preprogram up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.

semble Editing

PAUSE/

SPECIAL

FUNCTION



Player Your VCR

–

Recorder

–

Video signalAudio signal

Another VCR

(w/PAUSE connector)

REMOTE

PAUSE



Mini-plug Cable

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect your VCR’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors

on the recording deck, and connect your VCR’s PAUSE/ SPECIAL FUNCTION connector to the PAUSE connector on the recording deck.

● If the recording deck doesn’t have a PAUSE connector, connect to the R.A. EDIT connector instead.

● The Mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

PREPARE FOR EDITING

Perform steps 2 – 11 on page 46, “Edit From A

Camcorder”.

NOTE:

If you mistakenly select

CHOOSE SPECIAL FUNCTION ON MAIN MENU AND SELECT R.A. EDIT/PAUSE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN R.A. EDIT

“AV COMPU LINK” in step 7 on page 46, an error

PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU

message appears when you finish step 6. Make sure “R.A. EDIT/PAUSE” is selected before you continue.

LOAD SOURCE CASSETTE

Insert the source cassette into your VCR.

START SOURCE PLAYBACK

Press PLAY.

-ERROR-

SHUTTLE

START

JOG

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

SET

PLAY

JOG/SHUTTLE

Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen.

ACCESS R.A. EDIT SCREEN

Place the arrow next to “R.A. EDIT” by pressing

SET +/–, then press SELECT.

● The screen is superimposed on the video playback in step 7.

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET CUSTOM SET

=R.A. EDIT

PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–) PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT

Find the point on the source tape from where you want

the edited scene to begin by pressing SEARCH TY, or using JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring, then press SELECT (IN/OUT).

● To use the remote

control's JOG dial or SHUTTLE ring, press JOG/ SHUTTLE first so that the button lights. Pressing the button again turns off the light.

● The edit-in point is registered in memory and appears on the screen.

● You can also perform an Index Search (if index marks have been previously recorded on the tape at the desired points Z pg. 31) to find the points you want, but this will result in reduced accuracy.

R.A. EDIT EDIT MODE

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TTL 0:00:00 CNT 0:00:00

LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT

Find the point where you want the edited scene to

end by pressing SEARCH

TY, or using JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring, then press SELECT (IN/OUT).

● To use the remote control's JOG dial or

SHUTTLE ring, press JOG/SHUTTLE first so

that the button lights. Pressing the button again turns off the light.

● The edit-out point is registered in memory and appears on the screen.

● The total time of the edited scenes is displayed to the right of "TTL".

● Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each additional scene.

R.A. EDIT EDIT MODE

=1 0:02:23

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TTL 0:00:00 CNT 0:02:23

R.A. EDIT EDIT MODE 1 0:02:23 0:02:51

3 4 5 6 7 8 TTL 0:00:28 CNT 0:02:51

PREPARE RECORDING DECK

Engage its Record-Standby mode.

START R.A. EDIT

Press R.A. EDIT START on the VCR or START on the remote control.

● Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are copied to the recording deck in the order they were registered.

● The on-screen display remains while your VCR searches for each scene (blinking cursor indicates scene currently being searched for), but disappears during actual editing.

● During scene search, the recording deck automatically enters its Record-Standby mode. "SEARCHING" appears on the screen.

● When all registered scenes have been edited, your VCR enters the Still mode, the recording deck enters its Record-Standby mode, and the cursor blinks at the next available number.

END R.A. EDIT

Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen, and engage the Stop mode for the both

VCRs.

NOTES:

●

You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes you want to edit in steps 7 – 8. Since you can hear the soundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrupt or unnatural sounding scene-to-scene transitions.

●

When editing, there may be a discrepancy of about 2 seconds on the source tape between the locations you chose as edit-in/out points and the locations the VCR recognizes as those points.

●

There are no limitations for R.A. Edit list (such as repeat segments, negative counter values, segments out of order). Only the start-stop sequence has to be in the normal play direction.

●

For any scene, the edit-out point must have a counter reading that is at least 1 second after the corresponding edit-in point. Any less than 1 second and the edit-out point will not be registered.

●

Since the source VCR prerolls during Random Assemble Editing, there must be at least 15 seconds worth of recorded material prior to any edit-in point on the source tape.

●

If the search time for an edit-in point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck enters its Stop mode and editing will not take place.

To Make Corrections . . .

. . . during step 7 or 8, you can cancel registered in and out points by pressing CANCEL on the remote control. Each time you press, the preceding point is erased.

● If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points

and want to reset the first set, you have to press CANCEL until all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them after you've repaired the first set of points.

Memory Capacity

Random Assemble Editing shares memory space with the VCR's timer. If there are programs occupied by timer-recording data, those spaces cannot be used to register edit-in and -out points — meaning you won't be able to edit 8 scenes.

● When all 8 programs are full, "PROGRAM FULL" appears on the R.A. EDIT screen.

● To cancel a program, see page 44.

RM-V403U Multi-Brand R.A. Edit Controller (Not supplied)

By connecting this controller to your VCR's R.A. EDIT connector, you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non-JVC VCR. The controller is compatible with various major VCR brands. For compatible systems and availability, please consult your JVC dealer.

R.A. EDIT EDIT MODE

PROGRAM FULL

TTL 0:00:00 CNT 0:00:00

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

Audio Dubbing

–

A. DUB

NOT USED

Audio component

(CD player etc.)

0 0

EDITING (cont.)

Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder.

Normal audio track

Pre-recorded tape

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Audio-dubbed tape

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R and VIDEO IN connectors on the VCR's front panel.

*When connecting monaural equipment, use only the VCR's AUDIO IN L connector.

● By connecting to the front panel VIDEO IN connector, the front panel connectors will automatically override any rear panel Video/Audio input connections.

SET INPUT MODE

Press DIGIT key "0" on the remote control. "AU" appears in place of a channel number.

NOTES:

●

When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (Z pg. 29) and select the soundtrack you wish to hear.

●

Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0H00M00S", and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the counter reading before dubbing.

●

Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear AUDIO IN connectors.

●

Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had its record safety tab removed.

●

When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (Z pg. 29) to select the soundtrack you wish to hear.

●

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

LOCATE START POINT

Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your VCR, and press PAUSE when you find the point where you

want to start dubbing.

ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING

Press A. DUB.

● Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.

(REC blinks, PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)

START DUBBING

Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press

PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio dubbing

begins at this point.

● REC blinks and PLAY is displayed on the front display panel.

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume dubbing.

END AUDIO DUBBING

Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage the audio component's Stop mode.

SPECIAL FEATURES

TV/VIDEO

STOP

VOL. +/-

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below.

DIGIT

POWER

Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.

SET REMOTE CONTROL

MODE

TURN ON THE TV

MBR/VCR

Set the MBR/VCR switch to MBR and set the TV/CABLE switch to TV.

TV/CABLE

SET TV BRAND CODE

Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER on the VCR’s remote control, enter your TV’s brand

code using the DIGIT keys, then press STOP.

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you don’t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.

● PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering the other.

OPERATE TV

First, press POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations.

● The POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH +/–, VOL +/– and DIGIT keys on the remote can all be used to operate

the TV.

● To return the remote to VCR control, set the MBR/ VCR switch to VCR.

NOTE:

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

TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

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

STOP

SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of 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.

DIGIT

POWER

TURN ON THE CABLE BOX

Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.

SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE

MBR/VCR

Set the MBR/VCR switch to MBR and set the TV/CABLE switch to CABLE.

TV/CABLE

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

While holding down POWER on the VCR’s remote control, use the DIGIT keys to enter the cable box

brand number from the chart below and then press STOP.

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control's batteries.

OPERATE CABLE BOX

First, press POWER to see if the cable box’s power goes off as it should. If it does, try other functions (CH +/–

can be used to operate the cable box).

● To return the remote to VCR control, set the MBR/VCR switch to VCR.

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

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

NOTES:

●

You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and the cable box brand for your Cable Box Controller (Z pg. 18) separately. The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your remote control is different from the list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your cable box controller.

●

It is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable box even if the cable box’s channels automatically change during timer recording using the Cable Box Controller.

DIGIT "2"

DIGIT "1"

DSS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DSS (Digital Satellite System) receivers listed below.

TURN ON THE DSS RECEIVER

Turn the power on using the DSS receiver's remote control.

POWER

STOP

MBR/VCR

TV/CABLE

Control Two JVC VCRs

The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The 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 to respond to B code signals.

UNPLUG VCR'S POWER CORD

Unplug from the AC outlet.

SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE

While holding down STOP on the remote control, press the DIGIT key "2".

PLUG IN POWER CORD

Plug back in to the AC outlet.

SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE

Set the MBR/VCR switch to MBR and set the TV/CABLE switch to CABLE.

ENTER DSS RECEIVER BRAND

While holding down POWER on the VCR’s remote control, use the DIGIT keys to enter the DSS receiver

brand number from the chart below and then press STOP.

● Once you have set the remote control to operate the DSS receiver, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control's batteries.

OPERATE DSS RECEIVER

First, press POWER to see if the DSS receiver's power goes off as it should. If it does, try other functions (CH

+/– can be used to operate the DSS receiver).

● To return the remote to VCR control, set the MBR/ VCR switch to VCR.

NOTE:

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

DSS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

RCA 80 SONY 81

TURN VCR POWER ON

Press POWER on the remote.

The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands. To set the VCR back to respond to A code signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing DIGIT key "1" instead of "2" in step 2. You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by switching the remote's code between A and B.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

POWER

SYMPTOM

1. The power won’t come on.

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

3. The remote control won’t function.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

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

2. The tape stops during rewind or fast forward.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

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

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

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

5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The power cord is disconnected.

● The TIMER mode is engaged with

Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 45).

● The batteries are discharged.

● The A/B code setting is not correct.

● The MBR/VCR and/or TV/CABLE

switches are in the wrong position.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

● The Counter Memory indicator (“M”)

is lit on the front display panel.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

● If you’re using the AV connection or S-VIDEO connection (Z pg. 6 or 7), the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode.

● This is normal.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The AUDIO MONITOR option at the

Function Set screen was set incorrectly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the power cord. Press TIMER to disengage.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Re-perform the A/B Code setting (Z pg. 57). Set the switch to the position corresponding with the unit you want to operate.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the channel selector to channel 3 or 4.

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

Engage and adjust tracking manually (Z pg. 27).

The heads must be cleaned. Consult your JVC dealer (

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI" (Z pg. 29).

Z pg. 66).

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording won’t start.

2. TV broadcasts won’t record properly.

3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording won’t work.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There’s no cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

● The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake.

●The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly connected.

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

● The recorder’s input mode has been set incorrectly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

● The timer is not engaged.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded.

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

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

● The end of tape was reached during timer recording.

● The Cable Box Controller is not properly connected to the VCR.

● The output channel selected in the Cable Box Output screen is incorrect.

● The cable box’s power is off.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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

Set the VCR to the appropriate channel.

Refer to the directions and the illustration under “Edit To Or From Another VCR” (Z pg. 48) or “Edit From A Camcorder” (Z pg. 46) and properly connect the units. Make sure the power to all units is on.

Make sure nothing is connected to the front panel connectors if using a rear panel input connection.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Check or re-perform the clock/timer settings to ensure correctness. Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches (Z pg. 20).

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

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

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

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

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

Connect the Cable Box Controller correctly (Z pg. 16). After confirming your cable box’s output channel number, re-access the Cable Box Output screen and select the correct number (Z pg. 18). Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

8. Timer recording begins as scheduled, but the channel is always incorrect.

9. We moved, and now VCR Plus+ doesn’t work properly.

10.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the VCR Plus+ screen.

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