JVC HR-S9400U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-S9400U

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INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
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Model No. HR-S9400U

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Serial No.

PU30425-1956-1

2 EN

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

TM

DSS

is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics. PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of
Primestar Partners, L.P. DISH Network
Echostar Communications Corporation.

"COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little
Enterprises, Inc."

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".

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is a trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry

TM

is a trademark of

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

ATTENTION:

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

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

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

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

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

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

2. Power Sources

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

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
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GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
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(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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4 EN

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2. Product and Cart Combination

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

3. Water and Moisture

Do not 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 69–72 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

NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

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

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

NITIAL SETTINGS 8

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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

DBS Receiver Control...................................23

Situate And Connect Controller ............................... 23

Set DBS Receiver Output Channel ...........................24

Set DBS Receiver Brand ...........................................25

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

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RECORDING 26

Simple Playback ......................................... 26

Simple Recording ........................................ 27

LAYBACK AND RECORDING
FEATURES 28

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Playback Features ...................................... 28

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................28

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................28

High-Speed Search ..................................................28

Manual Tracking ......................................................29

Dynamic Contrast ....................................................29

Index Search ............................................................29

Manual Index Mark/Erase ........................................ 29

Instant ReView.........................................................29

Video Stabilizer .......................................................30

Superimpose ............................................................31

Select The Soundtrack ............................................. 32

Repeat Playback ......................................................33

Counter Reset ..........................................................33

Counter Memory ..................................................... 33

Tape Position Indicator ............................................ 34

Next-Function Memory............................................34

AV COMPU LINK Playback .....................................34

Commercial Advance ..................................36

TimeScan ....................................................38

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Play ........................38

Skip Search ..............................................................39

TimeScan Audio ......................................................40

Recording Features .....................................41

Record One Program While

Watching Another....................................................41

Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................41

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Display Tape Remaining Time ................................. 41

S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS ...................................42

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) .................43

To Record SAP Programs..........................................43

Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control .......................44

IMER RECORDING 45

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Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................45

VCR Plus+ Timer Programming....................46

On-Screen Timer Programming ...................48

Check And Cancel Programs ................................... 50

Auto Timer............................................................... 51

DITING 52

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Edit From A Camcorder ...............................52

Edit To Or From Another VCR .......................54

Audio Dubbing ...........................................55

Insert Editing .............................................. 56

Random Assemble Editing ........................... 58

PECIAL FEATURES 60

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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control .............................. 60

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ...................61

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control..............62

Control Two JVC VCRs ............................................63

Child Lock ...............................................................63

NFORMATION ON J TERMINAL 64

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ROUBLESHOOTING 65

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Power ........................................................ 65

Tape Transport ............................................65

Playback ....................................................65

Recording ...................................................66

Timer Recording .......................................... 66

Other Problems ..........................................67

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 68

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Playback ....................................................68

Recording ...................................................68

Timer Recording .......................................... 68

NDEX 69

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List Of Terms............................................... 69

Front View.................................................. 70

Rear View .................................................. 71

Front Display Panel.....................................71

Remote Control ...........................................72

PECIFICATIONS 73

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OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 74

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ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 75

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Basic Connections

Connections

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

AC Power
Cord

Back of VCR

AC
Outlet

Matching Transformer
(Not supplied)

Audio/Video
Cable (supplied)

75 ohm terminal

TV

Back of VCR

CH3 CH4

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, on the back of the VCR, 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 and
set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3–
CH4 switch setting.

●

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 you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV,
you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that
you can record one show while watching another (Z pg. 41).

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 71).

ANTENNA­IN (Antenna
or Cable
input)

TV OUT

RF Cable
(supplied)

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 73).

1

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

2

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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

3

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.

S-VIDEO Connection

●

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

CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock will automatically be set when the antenna

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is connected and when the AC is first connected to
the VCR (Z pg. 8).
(If "Auto" is displayed on the front display panel
before the VCR is powered on, the clock is being set
automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on
the front display panel before powering on the VCR.)

FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE

Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel (3 or 4)
by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in
the illustration.
You can now perform simple playback (Z pg. 26) or
simple recording (Z pg. 27).

AC Power Cord

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer
(Not supplied)

EN 7

ANTENNA-IN
(Antenna or Cable input)

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Audio/Video
Cable (supplied)

S VIDEO IN

TV

75 ohm terminal

NOTES:

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

recommend that you use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to
connect your VCR to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector.

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/VCR button on the VCR's remote
control to set your TV to the AV mode. (Z pg. 60)

S VIDEO
OUT

S-Video Cable
(supplied)

TV OUT

RF Cable
(supplied)

S-VIDEO Connection

CONNECT VCR TO TV

a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as

explained 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.

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Clock

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).

INITIAL SETTINGS

Advanced Auto Clock Set

Your VCR can automatically set its clock when the power plug is
first connected to an AC outlet.

To set the clock automatically:

1. Connect the cable or antenna cable to your VCR.

2. Connect the VCR's power plug to the AC outlet.

3. "AUTO" is displayed on the VCR's front panel to show that the

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clock is being set automatically.

4. Do not power on the VCR until the clock or "--:--" is displayed
on the VCR's front display panel.

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

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

NOT SET

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. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected
correctly. If you use a cable box ensure that your local PBS
channel is selected on your cable box (
BOX SUBSCRIBERS). 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 Advanced Auto Clock Set is not performed but
everything is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual
Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11).

SET

PM

Z ATTENTION CABLE

NOTE:

If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because
the AC was removed from the VCR, Advanced Auto Clock Set
will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

EN 9

POWER

MENU

CH5∞

OK

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

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POWER

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45
7

8
0

3
6
9

CH5∞

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.

1

ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU

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

2

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

ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to

3

“FUNCTION SET 3” by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME

SCAN 5∞, then press OK.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2

=FUNCTION SET 3

R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

MENU

OK

TIME SCAN 5∞

ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE
SELECT SCREEN

Place the arrow at the
Function Set 3 screen next

4

to “OVERRIDE AUTO
CLOCK SET” by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN

5

∞, then press OK.

=OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET

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

FUNCTION 3

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MENU

CH

OK

NUMBER

12
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7

0

3
6
9

CH

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Semi-Auto

SELECT MODE

8

At the Override Auto
Clock Set screen, place the

5

arrow next to “SEMI­AUTO CLOCK SET” by
pressing CH▲▼ or TIME

SCAN 5∞, then press OK.

OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

=SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

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

ACCESS SELECT SCREENS

At the Semi-Auto Clock Set
screen, place the

6

arrow next to the desired
mode by pressing CH▲▼
or TIME SCAN 5∞, then
press OK.

To select the Host Channel
— step 7
To select the Time Zone
— step 8
To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9

NOTE:

The time that has been set previously by the Advanced
Auto Clock Set function will be erased when any of the
three settings mentioned above is changed.

SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET

=HOST CHANNEL SELECT

TIME ZONE SELECT

D.S.T. SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

MENU

OK

TIME SCAN

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

You can either select
"AUTO", or enter a PBS

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channel number. For
automatic selection, press
MENU if "AUTO" is
blinking on the Host
Channel Select screen. To
manually select "AUTO" or
the PBS channel, press the
appropriate NUMBER key, CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN
to cycle through "AUTO" and 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.

HOST CHANNEL SELECT

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT TIME ZONE

You can select the zone
automatically or manually

8

by pressing CH▲▼ or TIME
SCAN ▲▼. If an incorrect

time is displayed you may
be receiving the clock setting
data of a PBS channel from
an adjacent time zone or
from an incorrect PBS
channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" in
step 7, select the correct time zone manually.

TIME ZONE SELECT

=AUTO MOUNTAIN

ATLANTIC PACIFIC

EASTERN ALASKA

CENTRAL HAWAII

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT

PRESS (MENU) TO END

(CATV)

CH AUTO

5

∞

EN 11

MENU

CH

OK

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

You have three choices:

a–Select “AUTO” and the

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8

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.

D.S.T. SELECT

=AUTO

ON
OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END

12

NUMBER

MENU

**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.

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7

8
0

3
6
9

CH

OK

TIME SCAN

Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5
or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press MENU and the Semi­Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

IMPORTANT

Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set
procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel
when the clock is being set. The current time will appear
automatically when the clock is set.

Manual

SELECT MODE

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

5

CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

The Manual Clock Set
screen is displayed and the

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month digit begins blinking.
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to set the
date and time (if only 1
digit, press "0" first). Press
CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN
to set AM/PM and D.S.T.
(Daylight Saving Time). Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T.
settings.
Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the
VCR's clock or 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.

5

∞

NOTE:

CH

5

and TIME SCAN

∞

operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

5

MANUAL CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/97 WED
TIME – – : – – AM
D.S.T. ON

PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

can be used to perform all

∞

∞

Auto

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow
next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH▲▼ or

5

TIME SCAN 5∞, 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.)

MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK or TIME SCAN
™ £ until the item you want to change blinks,

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then set as in step 6.

12 EN

POWER

MENU

OK

CH

Language

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

8

POWER

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8
0

3
6
9

CH

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU

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

2

ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to

3

“FUNCTION SET 3” by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME

SCAN 5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN

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

4

to see them in Spanish or
French, place the arrow next
to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press OK.

PROGRAM SET

TUNER SET

FUNCTION SET 1

FUNCTION SET 2

=FUNCTION SET 3

R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET

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

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION 3

MENU

TIME SCAN

OK

SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select
screen, place the arrow

5

next to the desired
language by pressing
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN

5

∞, then press MENU as

many times as necessary to
return to the normal
screen.

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END

EN 13

POWER

MENU

CH

OK

Set Receivable Channels

Tuner

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

POWER

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MENU

8
0

3
6
9

CH

OK

TIME SCAN

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

2

8

ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN

Place the arrow next to
"TUNER SET" by pressing

3

CH5∞ or TIME SCAN

5

∞, then press OK.

PROGRAM SET

=TUNER SET

FUNCTION SET 1

FUNCTION SET 2

FUNCTION SET 3

R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS BAND SCREEN

Place the arrow next to
"BAND" by pressing

4

CH

5∞, then press OK.

5

or TIME SCAN

∞

=BAND

AFC

AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

SET FREQUENCY BAND

If you receive your TV
channels from an external

5

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

CH5∞ or TIME SCAN
5∞, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

MAIN MENU

TUNER SET

BAND

TV

=CATV

14 EN

MENU

OK

CH

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET

8

Place the arrow next to
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by

6

pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press OK.

Receivable channels in your
area are automatically
assigned to the CH5
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
SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

7

MENU

CH

OK

TIME SCAN

ADD

NUMBER

MENU

OK

CH

CH.SKIP

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7

0

3
6
9

CH

EN 15

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET

8

SCREEN

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

1

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

5

Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH
TIME SCAN

5

, then press OK.

∞

or

∞

2

MAKE SELECTION

Place the arrow next to
"SPCL" by pressing CH
or TIME SCAN

3

then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.

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

5

5

∞

,

∞

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.

4

MENU

OK

TIME SCAN

STORE OR SKIP DESIRED
CHANNEL

Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or

5

by pressing CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞, then press ADD

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

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

6

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 125 SKIP

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

16 EN

Cable Box
Control

Suggested Location

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

Attention:

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

Cable box

Your VCR

Cable box

Controller
(suggested locations)

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the
VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during
timer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows
that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 46) or
On-Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 48).

Situate And Connect
Controller

SITUATE CONTROLLER

Place the Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is

1

unobstructed.

ATTACH CONTROLLER

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.

2

CONNECT CABLE BOX TO
VCR

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

3

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

. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR; if you use the input connec­tors other than the rear panel AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors, be sure to select the correct external input
mode as described in step 4, 9 – 11, 15 on page 52. 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
ANTENNA 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.

4

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 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 61. To set up the Controller
go to page 17.

EN 17

POWER

MENU

OK

CH

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

8

POWER

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7

8
0

3
6
9

CH

Set Cable Box Output
Channel

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

2

ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the

3

arrow next to “FUNCTION
SET 3”, then press OK.

ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the

4

arrow next to “VCR PLUS+
SET-UP”, then press OK.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2

=FUNCTION SET 3

R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

FUNCTION 3

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET

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

MENU

OK

TIME SCAN

ACCESS CABLE BOX
OUTPUT SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the

5

arrow next to “CABLE
BOX OUTPUT”, then
press OK.

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

=CABLE BOX OUTPUT

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

18 EN

MENU

CH

OK

NUMBER

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6
9

CH

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT CABLE BOX
OUTPUT CHANNEL

8

Your selection depends on
how your cable box is

6

connected to your VCR.

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

. . . press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ 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 CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ 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 (5,∞), TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO VCR PLUS+
SET-UP SCREEN

Press MENU.

7

Set Cable Box Brand

TURN ON CABLE BOX

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

1

MENU

OK

TIME SCAN

ACCESS CABLE BOX
BRAND SET SCREEN

At the VCR Plus+ Set-Up
screen, press CH5∞ or

2

TIME SCAN 5∞ to place

the arrow next to “CABLE
BOX BRAND SET”, then
press OK.

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT

=CABLE BOX BRAND SET

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

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

3

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

● 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.

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

1

THEN (OK)

8

MENU

9

8

7

0

MENU

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

4

You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature (

NOTES:

●

Although the supplied 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
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 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.

●

For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control­ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.

Z pg. 20).

EN 19

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

20 EN

POWER

MENU

VCR Plus+
Setup

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

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 Set (

● Tuner setting (Z pg. 13) or Tuner and cable box setting if you

receive your TV channels through a cable box (Z pg. 16)

Z pg. 8) or Clock setting (Z pg. 9)

and

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POWER

8

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. 46).

Z pg. 46).

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

MENU

2

NUMBER

CH

OK

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7

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3
6
9

CH

OK

EN 21

ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3
SCREEN

8

Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the

3

arrow next to “FUNCTION
SET 3”, then press OK.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET
TUNER SET
FUNCTION SET 1
FUNCTION SET 2

=FUNCTION SET 3

R.A. EDIT
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the

4

arrow next to “VCR PLUS+
SET-UP”, then press OK.

● If you are using a
PRIMESTAR DBS
receiver, you may not
be able to access the
VCR PLUS+ Set-Up screen. When this happens, set
"DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT" to "OFF" (Z pg.24), then
try again from step 2.

FUNCTION 3

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
JLIP ID NO. SET

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

ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL
SET SCREEN

Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the

5

arrow next to “GUIDE
CHANNEL SET”, then
press OK.

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

=GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET

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

TIME SCAN

INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL
NUMBER

Press CH5∞, TIME
SCAN 5∞ or the

6

appropriate NUMBER
keys to input the Guide
Channel number as shown
in the TV listing. Then
press OK.

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

(Ex.) When inputting the
Guide Channel number
6 for WNJU(Ind.)

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH :VCR CH

6 : 6

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

22 EN

MENU

CH

OK

NUMBER

MENU

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7

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3
6
9

CH

OK

TIME SCAN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL
NUMBER

8

Press CH5∞, TIME
SCAN 5∞ or the

7

appropriate NUMBER keys
to input the number of the
channel on which the
Guide Channel’s broad­casts are received. Then
press OK.

● If there is more than one
mismatch, repeat steps 6
and 7 for each instance.

● If you are using a DBS receiver of RCA or SONY or
ECHOSTAR, it is not possible to input channel numbers
higher than 100. To input those channels, set "DBS
RECEIVER OUTPUT" to "OFF" (Z pg.24), then try
again.

(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is
received on channel 47

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH :VCR CH

6 : 47

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO VCR PLUS+
SET-UP SCREEN

Press MENU.

8

CHECK INPUT DATA

Press CH5∞ or TIME
SCAN 5∞ to place the

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arrow next to “GUIDE
CHANNEL MAP”, then
press OK.

● 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
OK to see the next set of
numbers.

● Guide Channel Map contains only the Guide
Channels and VCR or CABLE channels that you
entered.

VCR PLUS+ SET-UP

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

CABLE BOX OUTPUT
CABLE BOX BRAND SET

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

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

GUIDE :VCR GUIDE : VCR

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

PRESS (OK) TO NEXT
PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer
programming (Z pg. 46).

DBS Receiver

EN 23

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels
through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver and you want
your VCR to change to receiver's channels during timer recording.

The VCR can control the DBS Receiver during timer recording
using its Controller.

Control

Suggested Location

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

Attention:

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

DBS receiver

Your VCR

Your VCR

Controller

DBS receiver

Transmitter

Connected to
ANTENNA IN

CABLE

BOX

Controller
(suggested locations)

Connected
to VIDEO/
AUDIO IN

NOTES:

● The Controller can automatically change the DBS Receiver
channels when the VCR has been programmed using On­Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 48).
Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode; the
Controller can not change the DBS Receiver channels during
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording.

● If a cable box is used simultaneously, it is recommended to
connect the DBS receiver to your VCR using A/V inputs.

Situate And Connect
Controller

SITUATE CONTROLLER

Place the Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the DBS receiver's remote sensor is
unobstructed.

1

ATTACH CONTROLLER

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.

2

CONNECT DBS RECEIVER
TO VCR

The connection method depends on the type of DBS
receiver you have.

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If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors . . .

. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR; if you use the input connec­tors other than the rear panel AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors, be sure to select the correct external input
mode as described in step 4, 9 – 11, 15 on page 52. Set
the VCR to channel "AU" to use the DBS receiver.

If your DBS receiver doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect the antenna output connector on the DBS
receiver to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of
your VCR.
Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as DBS receiver
RF output. (See page 24 also.)

NOTE:

Refer to your DBS receiver's instruction manual during
connection.

About Your DBS Receiver

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

●

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

●

The VCR's Controller can also control your DBS receiver.
This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver's channel
number during timer recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 62. To set up the Controller
go to page 24.

CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

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