JVC HR-S7300U User Manual

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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–20 15 10 8 4620246+8

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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

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ENGLISH

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SHUTTLE

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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.

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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

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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

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