JVC HR-S9800U User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S9800U
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INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT0350-001A
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.
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.
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.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number :HR-S9800U
Trade Name :JVC
Responsible Party :JVC Americas Corp.
Address :1700 Valley Road Wayne,
Telephone Number :973-315-5000
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
N.J. 07470
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.
1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the
VCR or on the Remote.
5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.
VCR Plus+, C3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
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.
TM
is a trademark of
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.
䡲 Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are
possible only with cassettes marked “S-VHS”.
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with
S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.
䡲 As an ENERGY STA R® Partner, JVC has determined that this
product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency.
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured
to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,
use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please
read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this booklet for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. If your product is intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered.
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
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
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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 which have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in safe operating condition.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
● The Index on pages 78 – 81 lists frequently-used terms, and
the number of the page on which they are used or explained
in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and
connections on the front and rear panel, the front display
panel and the Remote.
● The 墌 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 PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the
previous page.
CONTENTS
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5
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6
Basic Connections .................................. 6
INITIAL SETTINGS 8
Plug & Play Setting ....................................... 8
Auto Clock/Auto Tuner Set .........................................8
Language Setting .......................................... 9
Clock Setting............................................... 10
Preparations.............................................................10
Setting clock semiautomatically
— Semiauto Clock Set .......................................... 11
Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set ...........12
Tuner Setting .............................................. 13
Setting channels automatically
— Auto Channel Set .............................................13
Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set ........................................ 14
Setting ghost reduction ............................................ 15
Cable Box Control Setting ........................... 16
Installing Controller .................................................16
Setting cable box output channel & brand ...............17
DBS Receiver Control Setting ....................... 20
Installing Controller .................................................20
Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand ..........21
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 23
Basic Playback ........................................... 23
Basic Playback Features ............................. 24
Changing display information ..................................24
Checking tape position ............................................24
Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Play ........... 25
Adjusting tracking condition
— Tracking Adjustments .......................................25
Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor ..............25
Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory ....................................25
Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search ... 26
Locating beginning of timer recordings
— Instant Review .................................................26
Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search .............27
Adjusting picture condition — Digital TBC/NR ........27
Basic Recording .......................................... 28
Basic Recording Features ............................ 30
Changing display information ..................................30
Specifying recording length
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)...........................30
Watching one program while recording another ...... 31
Showing on-screen display ......................................31
Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality
— Super VHS ET ..................................................31
Adjusting recording level .........................................32
SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 34
Special Effect Playback ............................... 34
Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search....34
7 High-Speed Picture Search ...............................34
7 Variable-Speed Picture Search .......................... 35
Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback...........35
Viewing still picture frame by frame
— Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 35
Viewing slow motion picture
— Slow Motion Playback (Pro-Slow) ....................36
TimeScan function ...................................................37
TIMER RECORDING 38
VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ..................... 38
Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ........................ 40
Express Timer Programing .......................... 42
Checking program settings ....................................... 44
Canceling or changing program settings .................. 44
When programs overlap each other .........................45
VIDEO NAVIGATION 46
Navigation Playback .................................. 46
Deactivating Video Navigation ................................47
Editing Titles ............................................... 48
Editing tape title .......................................................48
Editing program title and category ........................... 49
Deleting tape information ........................................50
Deleting program information..................................51
Checking memory ................................................... 51
Finding Tapes ............................................. 52
Finding by tape number ........................................... 52
Finding by recording date ........................................53
Finding by category .................................................53
Finding by remaining time .......................................54
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 56
Useful Function Settings .............................. 56
7 VIDEO CALIBRATION.................................................... 57
7 PICTURE CONTROL ......................................................57
7 AUTO TIMER ................................................................. 57
7 SUPERIMPOSE ...............................................................57
7 AUTO SP=EP TIMER ..................................................... 58
7 DIGITAL R3 ....................................................................58
7 VIDEO STABILIZER ........................................................58
7 2ND AUDIO RECORD ...................................................58
7 AUDIO MONITOR ........................................................ 59
7 S-VHS MODE ................................................................. 59
7 AV COMPU-LINK........................................................... 59
7 TIMESCAN AUDIO ........................................................ 60
7 FRONT AUX INPUT .......................................................60
7 REAR AUX INPUT .......................................................... 60
Satellite Auto Recording .............................. 61
Child Lock ................................................... 62
JLIP ID Number Setting ............................... 63
EDITING 64
Edit From Camcorder .................................. 64
Edit To Or From Another VCR ...................... 66
Audio Dubbing ........................................... 67
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing .................... 68
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 70
TV Brand Setting ......................................... 70
Cable Box Brand Setting ............................. 71
DBS Receiver Brand Setting ......................... 72
Changing Remote Control Code ................... 73
TROUBLESHOOTING 74
Questions and answers ............................................77
INDEX 78
List of terms .............................................................78
Front panel ..............................................................79
Front display panel ..................................................79
Rear panel ...............................................................80
On-screen display....................................................80
Remote ....................................................................81
SPECIFICATIONS 82
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 83
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 84
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Basic Connections
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
AUDIO OUT
AC Power
Cord
AC Outlet
VIDEO OUT
Audio/video cable
(supplied)
Antenna or cable
Back of VCR
S VIDEO OUT
ANTENNA IN
(Antenna or cable input)
Coaxial cable
Flat feeder
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
TV OUT
To Audio/video input
connectors
TV
S-video cable
(supplied)
To S-video input
connector
RF cable (supplied)
To 75 Ω terminal
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Check contents
1
Make sure the package contains all of the
accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (墌 pg.
82).
Situate VCR
2
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
Connect VCR to TV
3
The following connections are required.
RF Connection
1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the
ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.
3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the
TV’s antenna input terminal.
AV Connection (improves picture quality during
tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input
connectors
1 Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in
the illustration.
2 Connect an audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of
the VCR and the audio/video input connectors
on the TV.
S-video Connection (allows you to make the
most of the S-VHS picture performance.)
If your TV is equipped with an S-video input
connector
1 Perform “RF Connection” and “AV
Connection” above.
2 Connect an S-video cable between the S VIDEO
OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the
S-video input connector on the TV.
Final preparation for use
5
Turn on the VCR and set the CH3-CH4 switch on the
rear (shown below) to either CH3 or CH4 correctly.
● The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3
position.
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your
area. (To view the picture from this VCR through
this channel, select the same channel on the TV
with the CH3–CH4 switch setting on the VCR.)
● You can now perform basic playback (墌 pg.
23) or basic recording (墌 pg. 28).
OUT
TV
Back of VCR
NOTES:
●
The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the
picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF
connection. The VCR’s CH3-CH4 switch, on the back of the
VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.
●
Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR
to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This
will ensure that you can record one show while watching
another (墌 pg. 31).
●
For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the
Index ( 墌 pg. 80).
Connect VCR to power source
4
Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet.
● The clock and tuner channels will
automatically be set when the antenna is
connected and when the AC power cord is first
connected to an AC power outlet (墌 pg. 8).
(If “Auto” or “CH” is displayed on the front display
panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and
tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait
until the clock time is displayed on the front display
panel before turning on the VCR.)
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Plug & Play
Setting
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
ATTENTION
● If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set
the clock and tuner channels separately. (墌 pg.10 – 15)
● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug
& Play setting.
● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the
Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.
INITIAL SETTINGS
This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels
automatically when AC power cord is first connected to
an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for
the Plug & Play setting.
The time and date can be set automatically by the clock
setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV
broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host
channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.
Perform Plug & Play setup
1
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (墌 pg.
6). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC
outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.
The clock and tuner channels will be set
automatically.
NOTES:
●
Auto Clock Set is performed first.
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto
Clock Set.
●
Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel
Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your
VCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers
are displayed as they are scanned and set.
●
When Plug & Play setting has been complete
successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you
perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no
need to perform the clock (墌 pg. 10) and tuner (墌 pg.
13) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete
channels, and use the ghost reduction function, refer to
Manual Channel Set on pages 14 and 15.
During Initial Auto Clock Set
“Auto” blinks.
* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed”
below.
During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed
as they are scanned and set.
Plug & Play Completed
The current time (including
AM/PM) is displayed.
INFORMATION
● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host
channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data.
(This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these
hours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.)
The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.
● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be
performed when power is restored to the VCR.
● Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this
function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set
procedure.
What to do if Plug & Play setting failed
● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from
an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semiauto (墌 pg. 11) or
Manual Clock Set (墌 pg. 12) procedure.
● If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host
PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug
& Play setting will be automatically reactivated.
If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (墌 pg. 12)
and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (墌 pg. 13 or 14).
Language
Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
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1 4
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
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This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus
and some messages — in English, Spanish or French.
Select the desired language using the following procedure.
The default setting is “ENGLISH”.
Access Main Menu screen
1
Press MENU.
Access Initial Set screen
2
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move
the highlight bar (arrow)
to “INITIAL SET”, then
press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press
#
OK or
.
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=
INITIAL SET
REC LEVEL CTL
VIDEO NAVIGATION
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Select language
3
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move
the highlight bar (arrow)
to “LANGUAGE”, then
press OK repeatedly
until the desired
language is selected.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“LANGUAGE”, then press OK or
until the desired language is selected.
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
=
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
#
repeatedly
Return to normal screen
4
Press MENU.
2 3
1 4
2 3
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Clock Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
2 – 7
1 8
2 – 7
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set
correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable
box.
Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or
Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step 4
after preparation steps below are finished.
If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (墌 pg. 12)
Preparations
Access Main Menu screen
1
Press MENU.
Access Initial Set screen
2
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move
the highlight bar (arrow)
to “INITIAL SET”, then
press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press
#
OK or
.
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=
INITIAL SET
REC LEVEL CTL
VIDEO NAVIGATION
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
2 – 7
1 8
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2 – 7
2 3
Access Clock Set screen
3
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move
the highlight bar (arrow)
to “CLOCK SET”, then
press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press
#
OK or
● “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY”
.
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then
the Clock Set screen appears.
=
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SET
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Setting clock semiautomatically
— Semiauto Clock Set
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone
setting manually.
First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the
following steps.
Set Auto Clock to ON
4
On the front panel:
Press OK repeatedly to
move the highlight bar
to “AUTO CLOCK”,
then press CH5∞ so
that “ON” is selected.
On the Remote:
#
to move the highlight bar to “AUTO
Press
CLOCK”, then press %fi so that “ON” is selected.
Then;
To select the host channel — go to step 5.
To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 6.
To select the time zone — go to step 7.
NOTE:
The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO
CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE”
setting is changed.
Select host channel
5
You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS
channel number.
On the front panel:
Press OK to move the highlight bar to “HOST
CH”, then press CH5∞ repeatedly until “AUTO”
or the desired PBS channel number is selected.
On the Remote:
#
to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”,
Press
then press %fi until “AUTO” or the desired PBS
channel number is selected.
NOTE:
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
1:00PM 12/24 00 SUN
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T. : AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Select D.S.T. mode
6
You have three choices:
AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s
clock automatically by the incoming
signal from the host channel. (Auto
Daylight Saving Time*)
ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in
clock itself.
OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does
not apply to you.
On the front panel:
Press OK to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then
press CH5∞ repeatedly until the desired setting is
selected.
On the Remote:
#
to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”,
Press
then press %fi repeatedly until the desired setting
is selected.
Select time zone
7
You can select the time zone automatically or
manually.
On the front panel:
Press OK to move the highlight bar to “TIME
ZONE”, then press CH5∞ repeatedly until
“AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected.
Each time you press the button, the time zone
changes as follows:
O AUTO O ATLANTIC O EASTERN
O CENTRAL O MOUNTAIN O PACIFIC
O ALASKA O HAWAII O (back to the beginning)
On the Remote:
#
to move the highlight bar to “TIME
Press
ZONE”, press %fi repeatedly until “AUTO” or
the desired time zone is selected (see above).
NOTE:
If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug &
Play setting, you may be receiving the clock setting
data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or
from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system.
If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in step 5,
be sure to select the correct time zone manually.
* Auto Daylight Saving Time
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, . . .
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is
adjusted to 3:00 AM.
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the
clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM.
Return to normal screen
8
Press MENU.
IMPORTANT
Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set.
“Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the
clock is being set. The current clock time will appear
automatically when the clock setting is complete.
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Setting clock manually
— Manual Clock Set
First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the
following steps.
Set time
4
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ until the
desired time appears,
then press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi until the
desired time appears,
#
then press OK or
● Holding CH 5∞ or %fi changes the time in
30-minute intervals.
● When the time is entered manually, “AUTO
CLOCK” is automatically set to “OFF”, and
“HOST CH” and “TIME ZONE” disappear.
.
Set date
5
On the front panel:
Press CH 5∞ until the desired date appears, then
press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi until the desired date appears, then
#
press OK or
● Holding CH 5∞ or %fi changes the date in 15-
day intervals.
.
CLOCK SET
TIME DATE YEAR
– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T. : AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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8
4 – 6
Set year
6
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ until the desired year appears, then
press OK twice.
On the Remote:
Press %fi until the desired year appears, then press
#
OK or
twice.
Select D.S.T. mode
7
You can select either “ON” or “OFF”.
ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in
clock itself.
OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does
not apply to you.
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to select the desired setting.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to select the desired setting.
Start clock
8
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
To make corrections any time during the process
Press OK or # repeatedly until the item you want to
change blinks, then press CH 5∞ or %fi.
Tuner Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
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Setting channels automatically
— Auto Channel Set
Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set
correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add
or delete channels, and want to use the ghost reduction
function, use Manual Channel Set (墌 pg. 14).
Access Main Menu screen
1
Press MENU.
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Access Tuner Set screen
2
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move
the highlight bar (arrow)
to “TUNER SET”, then
press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“TUNER SET”, then press OK or
Perform Auto Channel Set
3
You can automatically
set the receivable
channels in your area in
the order of their
frequencies.
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move
the highlight bar (arrow)
to “AUTO CHANNEL
SET”, then press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“AUTO CHANNEL
SET”, then press OK or
#
.
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
=
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
REC LEVEL CTL
VIDEO NAVIGATION
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
#
.
TUNER SET
BAND CATV
=
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
GHOST REDUCTION (GR) ON
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
AUTO CHANNEL SET
SCANNING...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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NOTES:
●
When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears on screen.
●
If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the
connections and start again.
Return to normal screen
4
Press MENU.
INFORMATION
The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV)
automatically during Auto Channel Set.
The selected band will be displayed on the right side of
“BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.
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Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the
channels you do not want manually.
You can also select the ghost reduction mode for each
channel while adding the channels you want.
Access Main Menu screen
1
Press MENU.
Access Tuner Set screen
2
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“TUNER SET”, then press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“TUNER SET”, then press OK or
2 – 4
#
.
Access Manual Channel Set screen
3
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move
the highlight bar (arrow)
to “MANUAL
CHANNEL SET”, then
press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or
BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET
=
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
GHOST REDUCTION (GR) ON
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Add or skip desired channels
4
To add channels
On the Remote ONLY:
1 Press the Number
keys to input a
channel number you
want to add.
2 Press OK or # to set
to “ADD”.
3 Press SP/EP (
select the desired
ghost reduction
mode if you want.
(See also the next
page.)
You have three choices:
STANDARD – Normally select this.
SOFT – Select when you prefer softer picture
OFF– Select when neither “STANDARD”
4 Repeat 1 to 3 to add other channels.
To skip channels
On the front panel:
1 Press CH5∞ to select a channel number you
want to skip.
2 Press OK to set to “SKIP”.
3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.
On the Remote:
1 Press the Number keys or %fi to input a
channel number you want to skip.
2 Press OK or
3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.
) to
than when “STANDARD” is selected.
nor “SOFT” improves the picture.
#
to set to “SKIP”.
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
GR MODE: PRESS (SP/EP)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Return to normal screen
5
Press MENU.
TUNER SET
(CATV)
CH 45 ADD
GR STANDARD
(CATV)
CH 45 ADD
GR STANDARD
#
.
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What is a “ghost”?
Double images of a TV program, or a “ghost”, is a
common problem with TV reception in urban areas. A
broadcasting signal, reflected from some surfaces (building,
mountain, etc.), arrives slightly later than the signals
arriving directly from the TV station. This causes such
ghosts as follows:
– Double images
– Faint images
– Distorted images
– Distorted colors
– Vertically jittered images
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2 3
Setting ghost reduction
This VCR is equipped with the ghost reduction function.
It reduces the ghosts using a GCR (Ghost Canceller
Reference) signal sent from a TV station. The ghost
reduction mode can be set for each channel
independently and manually.
NOTES:
●
Ghosts may not be reduced in the following cases:
– The broadcasting signal does not have a GCR signal.
– The antenna is not connected correctly.
– There are too many ghosts.
– The signal is reflecting from moving objects (airplane, etc.).
●
The images on the screen may be distorted when tuning from
one channel to another or the power is turned on while the
ghost reduction function is activated.
Access Main Menu screen
1
Press MENU.
Access Tuner Set screen
2
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“TUNER SET”, then press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
#
“TUNER SET”, then press OK or
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Access Manual Channel Set screen
3
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or
Select a channel and set ghost reduction
4
mode
On the Remote ONLY:
1 Press the Number
keys or %fi to input
a channel number.
2 Press SP/EP ( ) to
select the desired
ghost reduction mode.
You have three choices:
STANDARD – Normally select this
SOFT – Select when you prefer softer picture
than when “STANDARD” is selected.
OFF– Select when neither “STANDARD”
nor “SOFT” improves the picture.
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
GR MODE: PRESS (SP/EP)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Return to normal screen
5
Press MENU.
(CATV)
CH 45 ADD
GR STANDARD
#
.
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Cable Box
Control
Setting
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
The following procedure is required if you receive your
TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The
Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the
cable box channel during timer recording. The
Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have
been programmed using VCR Plus+ (墌 pg. 38) or
Express timer programing (墌 pg. 42).
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 sensors on both the cable box and
DBS receiver.
Your VCR
Cable box
Cable box
Controller
(suggested
locations)
Installing Controller
Situate Controller
1
Place the Controller so that its transmitter is
facing the cable box’s remote sensor.
● Make sure the path between the Controller and
the cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked.
Attach Controller
2
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
the back of the Controller.
Connect cable box to VCR
3
●
If your cable box does not have audio/video
output connectors
Connect the RF output terminal on the cable
box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of
your VCR.
If your cable box has audio/video output
●
connectors
Connect an audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of
the VCR and the audio/video output connectors
on the cable box.
NOTE:
When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction
manual.
Controller
Your VCR
RF output
Transmitter
To
ANTENNA
IN
CABLE
BOX
To
To
Audio/video
output
or
To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
Connect Controller to VCR
4
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX
Controller connector on the rear panel.
How to control the cable box
This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable
box.
● The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box.
This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s
Remote.
● The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable box.
This allows the VCR to change your cable box’s channel
number during timer recording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s
Remote, refer to page 71. To set up the Controller, go to
page 17.
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Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
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channel & brand
After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and
its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot
work correctly.
Turn on cable box
1
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your
cable box.
Access Main Menu screen on VCR
2
Press MENU.
Access Initial Set screen
3
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
#
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
Access Cable Box Set screen
4
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move
the highlight bar (arrow)
to “CABLE BOX SET”,
then press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX SET”, then
#
press OK or
.
.
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
=
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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Select cable box output channel
5
Your selection depends
on how your cable box
is connected to your
VCR.
● If your cable box is
connected to your
VCR’s ANTENNA IN
terminal on the rear
Press CH 5∞ on the front panel or %fi on the
Remote until the channel number representing
the cable box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on
the screen.
● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel
Press CH 5∞ on the front panel or %fi on the
Remote until “ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on
the screen.
● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel
Press CH 5∞ on the front panel or %fi on the
Remote until “ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the
screen.
● If you do not use a cable box
Press CH 5∞ on the front panel or %fi on the
Remote until “OFF” appears on the screen.
CABLE BOX SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OFF
5
6 7
Access Cable Box Brand Set screen
6
Press OK.
Enter cable box brand
7
On the Remote ONLY:
Press the appropriate
Number keys to enter
the brand code from the
list shown to the right,
then press OK.
● If the cable box’s
channel changes to 9,
setting is complete
Press OK and “CABLE
BOX CONTROL IS
ON” appears on the
screen for about 5
seconds, then it
returns to the normal screen.
● If the cable box’s channel does not change to 9
1 Press %fi (or CH 5∞ on the front panel) to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”.
2 Press OK.
3 Repeat step 7 until the cable box’s channel
changes to 9 by entering another code.
4 If the channel does not change after going
through all the code numbers listed for your
model of cable box, then try all the other
numbers.
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
THEN (OK) TO TEST
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
DID YOUR CABLE BOX
CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09?
= YES
NO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
BRAND CODE
ARCHER 1, 5, 17
CABLETENNA 1, 17
CABLEVIEW 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CITIZEN 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CURTIS 2, 8
DIAMOND 1, 17
EASTERN 19
GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
GEMINI 15
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
HAMLIN 10, 18, 19, 23
JASCO 15
JERROLD 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
NOVAVISION 2, 8
OAK 7, 20
PANASONIC 13, 14
PULSER 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
RCA 13, 14
REGAL 10, 18, 19, 23
REGENCY 19
REMBRANDT 1, 16, 17
SAMSUNG 5, 16, 24
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 2, 8
SIGMA 7, 20
SL MARX 5, 16, 17, 24, 25
SPRUCER 13, 14
STARGATE 5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25
TELEVIEW 5, 16, 24
TOCOM 1, 4, 16
UNIKA 1, 17
UNIVERSAL 16, 17, 25
VIDEOWAY 3, 9, 22
ZENITH 3, 9, 22
If the VCR’s clock has not been set (with AUTO
CLOCK set to ON)
“CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears for
about 5 seconds when you press OK in step 6, then the
Clock Set screen appears.
Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12. If you press MENU
after the clock has been set, the Cable Box Brand Set
screen appears.
NOTES:
●
The Controller may not work with all types of cable box.
●
If your cable box does not respond to any code, you cannot
use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case,
make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the
proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer
recording.
Contact your cable company about the possibility of
exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible
with your VCR.
●
The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the
Controller during timer recording.
●
If your cable box cannot be operated with a remote control
(because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the
cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before
the scheduled start time of timer recording.
●
If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power
failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again.
●
For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the
Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
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DBS Receiver
Control Setting
Suggested location
Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top
of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the
VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards
the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.
ATTENTION:
The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS
receiver and a cable box are used, position the Controller so its
signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS receiver and
cable box.
DBS receiver
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
The following procedure is required if you receive satellite
channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)
receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to automatically
switch the DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording.
NOTES:
●
The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver
channels using the Controller when the VCR has been
programed using Express timer programing (墌 pg. 42).
Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the
Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during
VCR Plus+ timer recording.
(You can also use “Satellite Auto Recording” (墌 pg. 61) if
your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer.)
●
If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you connect
the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input connectors
and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input terminal.
Installing Controller
Situate Controller
1
Place the Controller so that its transmitter is
facing the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.
● Make sure the path between the Controller and
the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is not
blocked.
Your VCR
Controller
Your VCR
DBS receiver
To
RF output
Transmitter
To
ANTENNA IN
CABLE
BOX
or
To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
Controller
(suggested
locations)
To
Audio/Video
output
Attach Controller
2
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
the back of the Controller.
Connect DBS receiver to VCR
3
●
If your DBS receiver does not have audio/
video output connectors
Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS
receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the
rear of your VCR.
If your DBS receiver has audio/video output
●
connectors
Connect an audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of
the VCR and the audio/video output connectors
on the DBS receiver.
NOTE:
When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its
instruction manual.
Connect Controller to VCR
4
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX
Controller connector on the rear panel.
How to control the DBS receiver
This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS receiver.
● The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver. This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver’s Remote.
● The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number
during timer-recording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 72. To set up the Controller, go to page 21.
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Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
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Setting DBS receiver output
channel & brand
After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel
and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot
work correctly.
3 4
Access Main Menu screen on VCR
2
Press MENU.
Access Initial Set screen
3
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
#
Access DBS Receiver Set screen
4
On the front panel:
Press CH5∞ to move
the highlight bar (arrow)
to “DBS RECEIVER
SET”, then press OK.
On the Remote:
Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“DBS RECEIVER SET”, then press OK or
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
=
DBS RECEIVER SET
JLIP ID NO. SET
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Select DBS receiver output channel
5
Your selection depends on how your DBS
receiver is connected to your VCR.
● If your DBS receiver
is connected to your
VCR’s ANTENNA IN
terminal on the rear
Press CH 5∞ on the
front panel or %fi on
the Remote until the
channel number
representing the DBS receiver’s output (CH3 or
CH4) appears on the screen.
● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel
Press CH 5∞ on the front panel or %fi on the
Remote until “ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on
the screen.
● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel
Press CH 5∞ on the front panel or %fi on the
Remote until “ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the
screen.
● If you do not use a DBS receiver
Press CH 5∞ on the front panel or %fi on the
Remote until “OFF” appears on the screen.
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DBS RECEIVER SET
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
.
INITIAL SET
OFF
#
.
Turn on DBS receiver
1
Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or
205 on your DBS receiver.
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fi
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OK
NOTES:
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The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver.
●
If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you
cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this
case, make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and
tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of
timer recording. In addition, if your DBS receiver is equipped
with a timer, you can also use “Satellite Auto Recording” (
pg. 61).
●
The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the
Controller during timer recording.
●
If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a remote
control (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS
receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the
scheduled start time of timer recording.
●
For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the
Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen
6
Press OK.
Enter DBS Receiver’s brand
7
On the Remote ONLY:
Press the appropriate
Number keys to enter
the brand code from the
following list, then
press OK.
The program currently
received through the
DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds.
BRAND CODE
JVC (DISH Network) 51
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) 51
PRIMESTAR 50
SONY (DSS) 41
RCA (DSS) 40
● If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the
channel listed below for your brand, setting is
complete
JVC = 100
ECHOSTAR = 100
PRIMESTAR = 55
SONY = 205
RCA = 205
Press OK and “DBS
RECEIVER CONTROL
IS ON” appears on the
screen for about 5
seconds, then it
returns to the normal
screen.
● If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change
as shown above
1 Press %fi (or CH 5∞ on the front panel) to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”.
2 Press OK.
3 Re-enter the correct code.
墌
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
4 0
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
THEN (OK) TO TEST
PRESS (MENU) TO END
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
51
DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER
CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100?
= YES
NO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
Basic
Playback
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
POWER
2
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This VCR can check the tape condition during playback
(and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.
● When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR, you
can use the Video Navigation function (墌 pg. 46).
Load a cassette
1
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label
side is facing you and the arrow on the front of
the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
● The VCR turns on automatically.
● The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”.
● The tape will run for a few seconds while the
VCR searches for the tape number. If the tape
number is found, it will be shown on the TV
screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON.” (墌
pg. 56, 57)
● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been
removed, playback begins automatically.
STOP/EJECT
( 7 / 0 )
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
2
REW ( 1 )
1
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POWER
FF ( ¡ )
STOP ( 7 )
Start playback
2
Press PLAY ( 3 ).
● Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected.
● The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play
back a tape recorded in S-VHS mode or in SVHS ET mode (墌 pg. 31).
● If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON”
(default setting: 墌 pg. 57), “VIDEO
CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this
VCR checks the tape condition during
automatic tracking.
To stop playback
Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )
on the front panel.
To rewind the tape (when it is not running)
Press REW ( 1 ) (or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
ring on the front panel to the left).
To fast-forward (when it is not running)
Press FF ( ¡ ) (or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring
on the front panel to the right).
To eject the tape
Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the
tape is not running.
● You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned
off.
To turn off the VCR
Press POWER.
NOTE:
When you use the Video Navigation function, operate the VCR
only after the tape number is detected; otherwise, you cannot
use the Video Navigation function.
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Basic
Playback
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)
Changing display information
A
Press DISPLAY during playback.
Each time you press the button, the front display panel
shows the time counter, tape remaining time and the
clock time in sequence.
Features
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
STOP/EJECT
( 7 / 0 )
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
C. RESET
F
–a, b, c
D – 1– 3
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STOP ( 7 )
F
A
F
C
–b
–C
–2
F
–a
Time Counter
Clock Time
● To display the VCR status including the time counter
and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing onscreen display” (墌 pg. 31).
● “COUNT” appears on the screen when the time
counter is shown. “REMAIN” appears on the screen
when the tape remaining time is shown.
● When the tape remaining time appears, “
lights on the front display panel.
● The tape remaining time is calculated based on the
tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated
remaining time is only an estimate.
To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the
Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is
also reset when a tape is inserted.
Tape Remaining Time
” also
Checking tape position
B
The tape position indicator
appears on the screen in the
following cases:
● When you change the VCR
operation mode from the
stop mode to fast forward or
rewind mode.
● When you perform an Index
Search (墌 pg. 26) or Instant
Review (墌 pg. 26).
The position of “
(End) shows you where you are on the tape.
” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”
NOTES:
●
“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will
not appear (墌 pg. 56, 57).
●
It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be
displayed.
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Playing back tape repeatedly
C
— Repeat Play
You can play back a tape repeatedly (100 times).
While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( 3 )
for more than 5 seconds.
The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts
flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back 100
times.
To stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or
STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
Adjusting tracking condition
D
— Tracking Adjustments
Automatic tracking adjustment
This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition.
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback,
automatic tracking starts working and continuously
analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality
during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, use the manual tracking following the
procedures below.
● You can also use the manual tracking during slow
motion playback (墌 pg. 36).
1 Activate manual tracking
Press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same
time during playback.
2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen.
Press CH 5 and ∞ (or CH + and – on the Remote).
● Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and
hold for a coarse adjustment. Watch the screen
and continue adjustment until optimum picture
and sound quality are achieved.
3 Reactivate automatic tracking
Press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same
time. The automatic tracking becomes active again.
Selecting monitor sound
E
— Audio Monitor
You can select the desired monitor sound.
While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP
sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote.
Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows:
HI-FI
HI-FI: Normally select this.
Hi-Fi sound is played back.
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.
HI-FI R:Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.
NORM:Sound on the normal track is played back.
NORM HI-FI:
Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal
track are mixed and played back.
HI-FI L HI-FI R
NORM
HI-FI
NORM
NOTES:
●
The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to
“ON” (墌 pg. 56, 57), though the monitor sound changes in
sequence.
●
If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi sound track, the
normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting.
●
If RF connection (墌 pg. 7) is used for viewing pictures on the
TV, sound will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.
●
You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor
sound. (墌 pg. 59)
Automatic operations after
F
rewinding — Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do
after rewinding is complete.
● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.
a– For Automatic Playback Start
Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2
seconds.
b– For Automatic Power Off
Press REW ( 1 ), then press POWER within 2
seconds.
c– For Automatic Timer Standby
Press REW ( 1 ), then press TIMER within 2
seconds.
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function
if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.
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VCR TV CABLE/DBS
PLAY ( 3 )
REW (
PLAY ( 3 )
J
Locating beginning of
G
recordings — Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of
each recording when recording on this VCR. You can
find and automatically play back from the beginning of
any recording using the Index Search function.
1 Start search
While the tape is not running, press 4 or ¢ on
TIME SCAN
SHUTTLE ring
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the Remote.
2 Access distant code
To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away,
press 4 or ¢ repeatedly until the correct
number is displayed on the screen (only if
“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ; 墌 pg. 56, 57).
Playback begins automatically when the desired
recording is located.
Beginning of the current
program recorded
Previous
program
recorded
–2
● If you want to find the very beginning of the
desired program, press REW (
on the Remote or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE
ring on the front panel after playback starts.
–1
4
Current position
on the tape
Next
program
recorded
1
¢
NOTE:
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is
resumed from recording pause.
Beginning of the 2nd next
program recorded
2nd next
2
3
) or FF ( )
H
Locating beginning of timer
H
recordings — Instant Review
At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR,
rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timerrecorded program.
Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the
VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.
● The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code
indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded
program, then begins playback automatically.
● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away
from the current position on the tape. If, for example,
you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch
the third one, press REVIEW three times.
● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired
program, press REW (
or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring on the front panel
after playback starts.
● If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is
pressed, it will play the tape from the beginning. It will
not fast-forward to an index code.
● The Instant Review function will also operate if the
VCR is turned on.
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Skipping unwanted portions
I
— Skip Search
You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted
portions of the tape.
Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times
during playback.
Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed
playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion
of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes
automatically.
To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press
PLAY ( 3 ).
Adjusting picture condition
J
— Digital TBC/NR
The Digital TBC/NR (Time Base Corrector / Noise
Reduction) function removes jitter from fluctuating video
signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes
and rental tapes. The Digital R3 function which cuts
noise and reproduces clear pictures is also linked to this
function.
We recommend that you use the Digital TBC/NR
function when...
— playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.
— playing back a tape repeatedly used.
— using this VCR as the player for editing.
Other Useful functions for playback
You can also use the following functions for playback.
● Video Calibration (墌 pg. 57)
When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the
condition of the tape in use during playback and
recording, and compensates to provide the highestpossible pictures.
● Picture Control (墌 pg. 57)
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture
quality according to your preference.
● Digital R3 (墌 pg. 58)
This function applies edge correction to the luminance
signal to enhance details and provides clear pictures.
● Video Stabilizer (墌 pg. 58)
You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the
picture when playing back unstable recordings made on
another VCR.
Press DIGITAL TBC/NR on the front panel so that the
DIGITAL TBC/NR lamp lights up.
Each time you press the button, this function turns on
and off.
NOTES:
●
If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception
condition, the picture may happen to become more stable
with Digital TBC/NR activated.
●
If you play back a tape on which certain types of signals
(using a PC or some character generators) have been recorded
with Digital TBC/NR activated, the playback picture may be
distorted. In this case, deactivate Digital TBC/NR.
●
Digital TBC/NR and Video Stabilizer (墌 pg. 58) cannot be
used at the same time; if you turn on Digital TBC/NR when
“VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be
automatically turned “OFF”. Make sure Digital TBC/NR is
deactivated when you want to use Video Stabilizer.
Clean the video heads using a dry
cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX —
when:
• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played
back.
• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
• “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen
(only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”: 墌 pg. 56,
57.)
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