JVC HR-VP82U User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-VP82U
POWER
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B
ENTER
OSD
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DAILY (M-F)
WEEKLY
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CANCEL
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DISPLAY TV/VIDEO
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CABLE
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VCR
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Cable
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INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  Model No. HR-VP82U
Serial No.
PU30425-1834
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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.
**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter­rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment.
VCR Plus+C Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+C3 system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this
video cassette recorder. However, only "VHS" recordings can be played back in this model.
n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
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and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
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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 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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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 55–57 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
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CONTENTS
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6
Basic Connections ..................................6
INITIAL SETTINGS 7
Dual Quick Set .......................................7
Language ..............................................8
Clock .....................................................9
Preparation .......................................................9
Semi-Auto .......................................................10
Manual ........................................................... 11
Auto................................................................ 11
Tuner ...................................................12
Set Receivable Channels ................................ 12
Add Or Delete A Channel .............................. 14
Tuner And Cable Box Controller ........... 15
Situate And Connect Controller ...................... 15
Set Cable Box Output Channel ....................... 16
Set Cable Box Brand....................................... 17
VCR Plus+ Setup ..................................19
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
S
RECORDING 22
Simple Playback .................................. 22
Simple Recording .................................23
LAYBACK AND RECORDING
P
FEATURES 24
Playback .............................................24
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ........... 24
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ................. 24
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Play ............... 25
High-Speed Search ......................................... 25
Manual Tracking............................................. 26
Select The Soundtrack .................................... 27
Superimpose ...................................................28
Skip Search .....................................................29
Repeat Playback............................................. 29
Index Search ...................................................29
Instant ReView ................................................30
Counter Reset ..................................................30
Counter Memory ............................................ 30
Tape Position Indicator ................................... 31
Next-Function Memory .................................. 31
AV COMPU LINK Playback............................ 31
Auto Picture .........................................33
Preparation .....................................................33
Playback .........................................................33
Recording ............................................34
Record One Program While
Watching Another .......................................... 34
Display Elapsed Recording Time ..................... 34
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)........ 35
To Record SAP Programs ................................ 35
TIMER RECORDING 36
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming............ 36
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 38
On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 38
Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 40
Auto Timer ......................................................41
EDITING 42
Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 42
Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 44
Assemble Editing .................................45
Audio Dubbing ....................................46
SPECIAL FEATURES 47
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 47
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control.......... 48
Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 49
TROUBLESHOOTING 50
Power .................................................50
Tape Transport .....................................50
Playback .............................................50
Recording ............................................51
Timer Recording...................................51
Other Problems....................................52
Q
UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 53
Playback .............................................53
Recording ............................................53
Timer Recording...................................53
S PECIFICATIONS 54 INDEX 55
List Of Terms ........................................55
Front View........................................... 56
Rear View ...........................................56
Front Display Panel ..............................57
Remote Control ....................................57
FOR SERVICING 58 WARRANTY 59
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Basic
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
CHECK CONTENTS
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 54).
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Connections
Antenna or Cable
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
AC Power Cord
Back of VCR
AC Outlet
Matching Transformer
Video Cable (supplied)
Audio Cable (supplied)
ANTENNA­IN (Antenna or Cable input)
RF OUT
RF Cable (supplied)
SITUATE VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
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CONNECT VCR TO TV
The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.
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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 ANT IN jack
on the rear of the VCR.
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal.
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 (supplied) between
the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV.
CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
The clock and tuner will automatically be set when
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the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR (Z pg. 7).
TV
Back of VCR
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CABLE
L
BOX
N
75 ohm terminal
RF OUT
CH3 CH4
FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE
Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.
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Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to perform simple playback (Z pg. 22) and recording (Z pg. 23). (If 'Auto' is displayed on the front display panel, the clock is being set automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed before powering on the VCR.)
NOTES:
The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display
the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3-
CH4 switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.
The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area.
If your TV has no AV input terminals, set the channel on the
TV to correspond to the CH3–CH4 switch on the back of the
VCR.
Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it
to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show
while watching another (Z pg. 34).
For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 56).
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Dual Quick Set
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Dual Quick Set sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable must be connected for dual quick set.
The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.
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IMPORTANT
Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote during Dual Quick Set.
If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully, there’s no need to perform the Clock (Z pg. 9) and Tuner (Z pg. 12) procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 14.
ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS
If you perform the Dual Quick 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 Dual Quick 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 Dual Quick 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).
PERFORM DUAL QUICK SET
Make sure that the antenna cable is connected to the VCR. Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC
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outlet. For connection configuration, refer to “Basic Connections” (Z pg. 6). The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set.
Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock. AUTO is displayed on the front display panel during Auto clock set.
Auto channel is performed next. The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CH▲▼ buttons. It skips non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed in ascending order.
When Dual Quick Set has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed.
The clock can 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.)
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 procedure (Z pg. 10). Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again.
If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel. If everything is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 11). Auto channel set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (Z pg. 12).
NOTE: If, due to a power outage or other event, the memory backup fails, Dual Quick Set is performed when power is restored to the VCR.
During Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set
The channels appear in ascending order, beginning with 1.
PM
Dual Quick Set Completed
The current time (including AM/PM) is displayed.
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TV/VIDEO
POWER
MENU
CH5∞
Language
OK
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CH5∞
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POWER
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is
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displayed on the front display panel.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen.
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ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN
At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to
3
“CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH5∞ or
SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN
The messages are preset to appear in English. If you want
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to see them in Spanish or French, place the arrow next to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by pressing CH
PLUS
5
5
, then press OK.
or SHUTTLE
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE SELECT
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞
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OK
SELECT LANGUAGE
At the Language Select screen, place the arrow
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next to the desired language by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 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
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Clock
TV/VIDEO
POWER
MENU
CH
OK
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Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by Dual Quick 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
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Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is
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displayed on the front display panel.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen.
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MENU
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8
7
0
 
POWER
3 6 9
CH
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN
At the Main Menu screen, place the arrow next to
3
“CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET SCREEN
Place the arrow at the Custom Set screen next to
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“OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing
5
or SHUTTLE PLUS
CH
5
, then press OK.
=OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
MAIN MENU
CUSTOM SET
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CH
MENU
NUMBER
MENU
OK
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CH
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Semi-Auto
SELECT MODE
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the
5
arrow next to “SEMI­AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH▲▼ or
SHUTTLE PLUS 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
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arrow next to the desired mode by pressing CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS 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
SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET
=HOST CHANNEL SELECT
TIME ZONE SELECT D.S.T. SELECT
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT HOST CHANNEL
You can either select “AUTO”, or enter a PBS
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channel number. For automatic channel selection, simply press MENU. To manually select the PBS channel, press the appropriate NUMBER key, CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS
5
to cycle through the channel numbers (hold button
down to speed through numbers) and stop when the desired number appears. Press MENU and the Semi­Auto Clock Set screen reappears.
HOST CHANNEL SELECT
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
(CATV)
CH AUTO
NOTES:
For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel.
There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data.
SELECT TIME ZONE
You can either select “AUTO”, or select the
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correct zone. If you selected "AUTO" in step 7 and if you live near the boundary of an adjacent time zone, or receive cable TV channels, a PBS channel from a different time zone may become your host channel. Therefore, in this case make sure to manually select the correct time zone. Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press MENU to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.
=AUTO MOUNTAIN
ATLANTIC PACIFIC EASTERN ALASKA CENTRAL HAWAII
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
TIME ZONE SELECT
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CH
MENU
SELECT D.S.T. MODE
You have three choices:
a–Select “AUTO” and the
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adjustment to your VCR’s
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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
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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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OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.
IMPORTANT
After setting the Semi-Auto clock set, make sure that the VCR is off before the next hour so that the clock can be adjusted. (The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.)
Manual
SELECT MODE
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 10), place the arrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing
5
CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.
The Manual Clock Set screen is displayed and the
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first setting that can be set begins flashing. Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date and time (if only 1 digit, press "0" first). Press CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS
5
to set AM/PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) to
“ON” (automatic adjustment based on VCR’s clock) or “OFF” (if D.S.T. doesn’t apply to you). Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T. settings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing. When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock.
NOTE:
5
CH
and SHUTTLE PLUS
all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)
MANUAL CLOCK SET
DATE 1/ 1/96 MON TIME – – : – – AM D.S.T. ON
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
OR (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
5
can be used to perform
Auto
SELECT MODE
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH▲▼ or
5
SHUTTLE PLUS 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.
MAKE CORRECTIONS
To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS ™ £ until the item you want to change
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blinks, then set as in step 6.
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TV/VIDEO
POWER
MENU
CH
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Set Receivable Channels
Tuner
OK
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POWER
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER. If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed
1
on the front display panel.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
2
ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
3
ACCESS BAND SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "BAND" by pressing
4
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS
5
, then press OK.
=BAND
AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
TUNER SET
MENU
SHUTTLE PLUS
 
CH
OK
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 SHUTTLE PLUS
5
, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.
BAND
TV
=CATV
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
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OK
MENU
CH
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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET
Place the arrow next to "AUTO CHANNEL SET" by
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pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 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
PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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(TV)
CH 2 ADD
SCANNING ...
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MENU
SHUTTLE PLUS
 
OK
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ADD
CH
MENU
NUMBER
CH.SKIP
MENU
OK
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OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN
Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 12.
1
To add a channel, go to step 2.
To delete a channel, skip to step 4.
ACCESS AFC SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH SHUTTLE PLUS
5
, then press OK.
5
2
MAKE SELECTION
Place the arrow next to "SPCL" by pressing CH or SHUTTLE PLUS
3
then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.
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 SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
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STORE DESIRED CHANNEL
Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or
5
by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press ADD to add or CH.SKIP to delete. Repeat
for each channel you want to store or skip.
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
(CATV)
CH 125 SKIP
SELECT CH NO. AND
PRESS (ADD/SKIP)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
or
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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Tuner And Cable Box Controller
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This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Cable Box Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch cable box channels, allowing you to timer-record programs from various cable stations. The Cable Box Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 36) or On-Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 38).
Situate And Connect Controller
Suggested Location
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Cable Box Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.
Cable box
Your VCR
Controller (suggested locations)
Cable box
Controller
Transmitter
SITUATE CONTROLLER
Place the Cable Box Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the cable box’s remote
1
sensor is unobstructed.
ATTACH CONTROLLER
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.
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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 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.
NOTE:
Refer to your cable box’s instruction manual during connection.
CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.
Your VCR
Connected to ANT. IN
CABLE
BOX
Connected to VIDEO/ AUDIO IN
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About Your Cable Box
This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.
The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your Cable Box. This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote Control Unit.
The VCR's Cable Box Controller can also control your Cable Box. This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channel number during timer recording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's Remote Control unit, refer to page 48. To set up the Cable Box Controller go to page 16.
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TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
MENU
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Set Cable Box Output Channel
MENU
OK
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OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed
1
on the front display panel.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
2
ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the
3
arrow next to “CUSTOM SET”, then press OK.
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the
4
arrow next to “VCR PLUS+ SET-UP”, then press OK.
PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
MAIN MENU
CUSTOM SET
ACCESS CABLE BOX OUTPUT SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 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
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CH
MENU
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SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL
Your selection depends on how your cable box is
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connected to your VCR.
If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . .
. . . press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 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 SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the arrow next to “ON LINE”.
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
=OFF
PRESS (5,), TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
ON CH2 ON CH3 ON CH4 ON CH5 ON CH6 ON LINE
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NUMBER
MENU
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OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+ SET-UP SCREEN
Press MENU.
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Set Cable Box Brand
TURN ON CABLE BOX
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable Box.
1
ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN
At the VCR Plus+ Set-Up screen, press CH5∞ or
2
SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to
place the arrow next to “CABLE BOX BRAND SET”, then press OK.
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND
Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter the
3
Cable Box Code from the CABLE BOX BRAND LIST on page 18, then press ENTER.
If the cable box’s channel changes to 9, setting is complete.
If there are more than one code number listed for your brand of cable box, repeat step 3 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9.
If you go through all listed code numbers and the channel doesn’t change, try all other numbers between 1 and 69.
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
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
SELECT BRAND NO. AND PRESS (ENTER) PRESS (MENU) TO END
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MENU
NOTES:
Although the supplied Cable Box Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work with your cable box.
If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and 69, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. Please contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with one that is compat­ible with your VCR.
The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Cable Box Controller during timer recording.
If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote control (has no remote sensor), you can’t use the Cable Box Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording.
If you are unable to set the Cable Box Controller, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature ( Z pg. 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
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VCR Plus+
TV/VIDEO
POWER
MENU
Setup
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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:
Dual Quick setting (
or
Clock setting (Z pg. 9) Tuner setting (Z pg. 12)
Tuner and cable box setting if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (Z pg. 15)
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. 7)
Z pg. 36).
Z pg. 36).
MENU
 
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/ VIDEO to select the TV’s VIDEO mode. VIDEO is
1
displayed on the front display panel.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
2
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
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OK
CH
NUMBER
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the
3
arrow next to “CUSTOM SET”, then press OK.
PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
AUTO PICTURE
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the
4
arrow next to “VCR PLUS+ SET-UP”, then press OK.
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN
5
Press CH PLUS
arrow next to “GUIDE
5
CHANNEL SET”, then press OK.
5
to place the
or SHUTTLE
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
MAIN MENU
CUSTOM SET
SHUTTLE PLUS
 
OK
INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER
Press CH5∞, SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ or the appropri-
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ate 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 Cable Box Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 15–16 and re-perform the procedure.
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH :VCR CH
1 : 1
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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NUMBER
CH
MENU
MENU
OK
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OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER
Press CH5∞, SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on
7
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.
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+ SET-UP SCREEN
Press MENU.
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CHECK INPUT DATA
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the
9
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.
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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
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You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer programming (Z pg. 36).
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PLAY
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
SHUTTLE
STOP
Simple Playback
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is
1
pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.
The VCR’s power comes on automatically.
The counter is automatically reset to "0H 00M 00S".
If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,
playback begins automatically.
FIND PROGRAM START POINT
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it.
2
6
q
To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and release it.
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY. "AUTO PICTURE" appears on screen (
Z pg. 33).
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STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.
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REW (Rewind)
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Usable cassettes
Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210**
Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**) TC-30 (ST-C30**) TC-40 (ST-C40**)
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.
** This video recorder can record on regular VHS and
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings.
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Simple
PLAY
PAUSE
CH
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
STOP
SP/EP
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LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.
1
Recording
REC
NUMBER
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ENTER
SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL
Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few
2
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)
SET TAPE SPEED
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.
3
START RECORDING
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.
4
PAUSE/RESUME RECORDING
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.
During record pause, you can change the recording
5
channel by using the CH5∞ buttons.
STOP RECORDING
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.
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SP/EP
REC
 
CH
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
PAUSE
Record safety tab
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CH
SHUTTLE PLUS /£
JOG
PAUSE
SHUTTLE
PLAY
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES
Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control.
Playback
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PLAY
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NOTE:
Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures.
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Still Picture/Frame-By­Frame Playback
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5 or button to correct the picture.
1
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY­FRAME PLAYBACK
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by­frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame
2
playback.
OR
Press PAUSE.
OR
Press SHUTTLE PLUS or £.
 
PAUSE
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Slow Motion/ Reverse Slow Motion
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse
1
slow motion (refer to the illustration above).
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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PLAY
SHUTTLE
PLAY
q
Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Play
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED SEARCH
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for
1
reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on page 24).
OR
During playback, press SHUTTLE PLUS or £.
To increase the speed in the forward direction, press £.
To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press .
To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play mode, continue to press after selecting all the forward slow motion modes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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REW
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FF
High-Speed Search
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the
1
left for reverse high-speed search.
For forward search with a visible picture, during
playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right and release it within 1 second.
For reverse search with a visible picture, during
playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release it within 1 second.
OR
During playback or still press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE:
For short searches, during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback
resumes.
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
Manual Tracking
Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually.
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ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE
During playback, press the CH5∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the
1
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust.
ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING
Press CH5∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press lightly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse
2
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.
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CH
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING
Press the CH5∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously.
3
When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Auto Picture is automatically activated.
 
NOTE:
During slow-motion playback, simply press CH5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.
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CH
MENU
Select The Soundtrack
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.
MENU
OK
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SHUTTLE PLUS
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode.
1
If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again.
ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
2
ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "AUDIO MONITOR" by
3
pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
SELECT MODE
You have three choices:
a– Hi-Fi
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b– Normal c– Mix
Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞.
AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO
=AUDIO MONITOR
AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION
AUDIO MONITOR
=HI-FI
NORM MIX
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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NOTE:
If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make at the Audio Monitor screen.
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CH
MENU
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
Superimpose
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.
MENU
OK
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CH
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH
5
or SHUTTLE PLUS
2
ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "SUPERIMPOSE" by
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pressing CH SHUTTLE PLUS press OK.
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to "ON" or "OFF" by pressing
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CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞.
5
or
5
, then
5
, then press OK.
FUNCTION
AUTO TIMER
=SUPERIMPOSE
2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
SUPERIMPOSE
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
To recall an indication
1 Press OSD.
n All indications corresponding to the current status are
displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information, and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on the screen. (No indication during still and search.)
2 Press OSD again to clear the display.
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.
Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode
When the channel is changed, the new
channel is displayed on the screen for 5
seconds.
Clock time
Tape position indicator
"Cassette Loaded" mark
When a cassette is loaded, the mark is
displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the
VCR's EJECT button is pushed. Audio mode indicators
CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE
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BE
NORM MEMORY OFF HI–FI COUNT –1:23:45
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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NOTE:
If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".
] SP
INDEX-1
Counter reading
Counter memory on/off
Operation mode
When the operation mode is changed, the new mode is displayed — RECORD (5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec. when engaged from Stop mode), RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).
Tape speed indicator
INDEX indication
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PLAY
STOP
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SHUTTLE PLUS
SKIP SEARCH
STOP
PLAY
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Skip Search
SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion
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playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.
NOTE:
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search, press PLAY.
Repeat Playback
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VIDEO
SP
REW
PLAY
HMS
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FF
PAUSE
START REPEAT
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release.
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The entire tape is played back 20 times.
STOP REPEAT
To stop, press STOP at any time.
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NOTE:
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS
or £ also stops Repeat Playback.
Index Search
This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape at recording start.
START SEARCH
While the tape is stopped, press SHUTTLE PLUS or £.
1
ACCESS DISTANT CODE
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press
SHUTTLE PLUS or £ repeatedly until the
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correct number is displayed on screen (only if SUPER­IMPOSE is set to ON (Z pg. 28). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.
To find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW or FF and search visually for the start point.
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DISPLAY
STOP
STOP
REVIEW
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
Instant ReView
At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program.
ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW
After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.
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The power comes on and the VCR searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded program, then begins playback automatically.
You can access a program 2–9 index codes away from the current position on the tape. If, for example, you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.
To find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW or FF and search visually for the program’s start point.
REVIEW
C.RESET
REW
C.MEMORY
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FF
Counter Reset
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
Press C.RESET.
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NOTE:
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, channel number or clock time. (Channel number is not displayed during playback.)
Counter Memory
When activated, this feature returns the tape to counter position “zero”.
ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY
Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to have quick access to later. The counter reads “0H 00M 00S”.
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Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicator in the front display panel lights.
RETURN TO COUNTER POSITION ZERO
Press STOP (during playback), then press REW. The tape rewinds and stops at approximately “0H 00M 00S”
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automatically.
To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.
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POWER
REW
PLAY
MENU
MENU
PLAY
SHUTTLE
C.MEMORY
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POWER
TIMER
FF
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Tape Position Indicator
The Tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the stop mode, you press FF, REW, or use the SHUTTLE ring, or perform an Index Search or Instant ReView.
The position of " " in relation to "B" (Beginning) or "E" (End) shows you where you are on the tape.
NOTE:
"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear (Z pg. 28).
Next-Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds. c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.
NOTES:
To do the above using the VCR's controls: During Stop, turn the SHUTTLE all the way to the left and release it instead of pressing REW, and then press PLAY or POWER within 2 seconds.
If you want the "next function" to automatically start when the counter reads "0H 00M 00S" (instead of at the beginning of the tape), press C. MEMORY so that the counter memory indicator appears on the front display panel before pressing REW.
AV COMPU LINK Playback
Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo­nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.
For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on, the TV's VIDEO mode is selected and the VCR goes into play mode. (PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety tab is removed.)
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COUNT 0:33:27
MAKE CONNECTION
Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration on page 32.
1
The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER.
2
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
3
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
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PLAY
CH
MENU
OK
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the arrow
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next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.
4
ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN
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Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the
5
arrow next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.
ENABLE AV COMPU LINK
FUNCTION AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 2ND AUDIO AUDIO MONITOR AUX INPUT
=SPECIAL FUNCTION
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
PLAYBACK
5
or SHUTTLE
5
to place the arrow
SPECIAL FUNCTION
PAUSE
=AV COMPU-LINK
CH
Press CH PLUS
next to “AV COMPU LINK”.
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Example
MENU
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
OUT
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AUDIO OUT
PLAY
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
Your VCR
PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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PERFORM AV COMPU LINK PLAYBACK
Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY (if the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback begins
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automatically). Linked components are turned on, and the TV set to its VIDEO mode, automatically!
NOTE:
Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection.
AV COMPU LINK
Television
Mini-plug cable (not supplied)
AUDIO IN
AV COMPU LINK II (VCR ONLY)
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Auto Picture
POWER
MENU
CH
PLAY
TV/VIDEO
CH
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OK
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Your VCR is equipped with the Auto Picture feature, which checks the condition of the tape and compensates accordingly, giving you the best-possible playback picture every time. The default setting is "ON".
Preparation
TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/ VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed
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on the front display panel.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
2
ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the
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arrow next to “AUTO PICTURE”, then press OK.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET CUSTOM SET
=AUTO PICTURE
PRESS (5,), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END
PLAY
MENU
 
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
Playback
The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback. Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22.
START PLAYBACK
Press PLAY.
The VCR adjusts the
1
NOTE:
playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.
The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though the screen doesn't appear after that, the Auto Picture function is operative. SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the Auto Picture screen will not appear (Z pg. 28).
AUTO PICTURE
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH5
4
or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞.
PRESS (5,), TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTE:
When using rental tapes, or tapes recorded on other VCRs, select "ON" or "OFF" as desired.
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
5
AUTO PICTURE
=ON
OFF
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TV/VIDEO
Recording
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)
Record One Program While Watching Another
ENGAGE TV MODE
During recording...
Press TV/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes
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out. (If you are using the RF connection (Z pg. 6). to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)
If you are using the AV connection (Z pg. 6), to view the output from your VCR, change the TV's input mode from AV to TV.
SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING
Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch.
2
OSD
C.RESET
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7
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Display Elapsed Recording Time
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the
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tape runs.
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the
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current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.
Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Z pg. 28).
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MENU
OK
CH
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CH
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Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)
Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi­channel TV Sound broadcasts.
The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception.
Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio.
To Record Stereo Programs . . .
. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.
To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .
. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (
Z pg. 27).
To Record SAP Programs . . .
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
2
MENU
SHUTTLE PLUS
 
OK
ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
3
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH5∞
4
or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞.
2ND AUDIO
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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NOTES:
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program is not recorded.
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.
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TV/VIDEO
NUMBER "8"
SP/EP
VCR Plus+ Timer
TIMER RECORDING
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is present.
The VCR’s power comes on automatically.
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If you’re watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO
to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel.
Programming
Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 19.
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NUMBER "9"
TV/CABLE/VCR
OK
NUMBER
CANCEL
MENU
OK
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ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN
Press MENU on the remote control.
VCR PLUS+
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The clock must be set in order to access the VCR Plus+ screen. If you haven’t set the clock, the Main Menu screen appears when you press MENU. Refer to page 7 for the Dual Quick Set procedure or page 9 for the clock setting procedure.
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV
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program you wish to record.
To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number.
If the PlusCode number you input is incorrect, "ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus+ screen reappears (step 2).
CHECK INPUT DATA
Press OK and the Program screen appears.
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The PlusCode number you entered appears in the Program screen. Check to make sure it’s accurate.
To timer-record daily or weekly serials, press DAILY (NUMBER “8”) or WEEKLY (NUMBER “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen.
If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and, after pressing MENU as many times as necessary to access the VCR Plus+ screen, input the correct PlusCode number.
SET TAPE SPEED
Press SP/EP.
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9) PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU
(VCR PLUS+ 12345678) DATE 7/10 FRI START 8:00 PM STOP 9:00 PM CHANNEL 8 SP
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY
SP/EP=REC SPEED)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PROGRAM 1
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MENU
OK
CH
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CHECK/CORRECT INPUT DATA
If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS ™£ until the item you
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want to change begins to blink. Then press the appropriate NUMBER keys, CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS
5∞ to obtain the desired setting.
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
7
(Z pg. 41).
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.
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37
NUMBER
MENU
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TIMER
CH
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
NOTES:
To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it.
In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes.
When timer-recording cable channels received through a Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
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REC
Instant Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished.
START RECORDING
Press REC.
1
(ITR)
ITR
VIDEO
SP
On-Screen Timer
ENGAGE ITR MODE
Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel.
2
SET RECORDING
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REC
DURATION
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording
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time by 30 minutes.
NOTES:
You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel.
After you set the time, the previous display reappears.
To check the remaining time, press REC once during record- ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen.
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Programming
* Refer to the illustration on page 39.
You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 7 or 9).
LOAD A CASSETTE
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load.
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The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front display panel.
ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN
Make sure the arrow is to the left of "PROGRAM
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SET", then press OK.
DATE - - / - ­START - - : - - AM STOP - - : - - AM CHANNEL - - SP
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
OR (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to select a vacant program number,
4
then press OK. The first time you do this, all numbers will be vacant, so just press OK when the screen appears.
PROGRAM 1
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NUMBER
NUMBER "8"
MENU
OK
CH
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NUMBER "9"
TIMER
SET PROGRAM INFORMATION
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5∞ or
5
SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to set AM/PM and tape speed.
Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed settings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing.
Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.
It is possible to set all information using the CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ button.
(In this case, press OK after each setting.) Do not use the CH or SHUTTLE PLUS button to set the date.
NOTE:
If you are using a cable box, enter the cable box channel, not the channel to be recorded. The channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box. (The cable box channel is the VCR's channel that displays the chennels received by the cable box.)
** You can record selected programs at the same time
every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9” (WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears. Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.
MAKE CORRECTIONS
To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS ™ £ until the item you want to change
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begins blinking. Then set as in step 5.
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MENU
EXAMPLE
If you program the VCR to timer record a show on September 6 on channel 40 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM in SP mode, the screen will look like this:
SHUTTLE PLUS
 
PROGRAM 1
DATE 9/ 6 SUN START 12:00 PM STOP 1:00 PM CHANNEL 40 SP
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)
OR (5,), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
OK
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen
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(Z pg. 41).
ENGAGE TIMER MODE
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.
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NOTES:
To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it.
In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes.
If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.
If you enter a start time that has already passed, "ERROR" appears on the screen and flashes.
Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.
After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off automatically.
You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.
If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, the cassette is automatically ejected.
When timer-recording cable channels received through a Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
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POWER
MENU
CH
OK
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POWER
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
Check And Cancel Programs
DISENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
2
ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the arrow next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.
3
CANCEL
MENU
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TIMER
CH
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
CHECK PROGRAM INFOR­MATION
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to check the programs in succession.
4
To Cancel A Program . . .
CANCEL A PROGRAM
Press CANCEL.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.
5
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there are still programs remaining, go to step 7.
6
RE-ENGAGE TIMER
Press TIMER again.
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MENU
OK
CH
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Auto Timer
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK.
2
MENU
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7
0
 
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TIMER
CH
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN
Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing
CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press OK. Now
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skip to step 2 of the procedure below.
Or, during on-screen timer programming ...
ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN
In step 7 in the VCR Plus+ Timer Programming proce­dure (Z pg. 37) or in step 7 in the On-Screen Timer
1
Programming procedure (Z pg. 39), press MENU.
SELECT MODE
Place the arrow next to your choice ("ON" or
2
"OFF") by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞.
AUTO TIMER
=ON
OFF
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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NOTE:
For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER.
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EDITING
You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder.
Edit From A Camcorder
Recorder Your VCR
To rear panel PAUSE/SPECIAL
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
Camcorder
Player
FUNCTION connector Mini-plug cable (not supplied)
(JVC camcorder only)
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
EDIT
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MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s
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VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR. The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
LOAD A CASSETTE
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.
2
SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE
Press NUMBER key “0” to set to AUX.
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
4
ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.
5
If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped camcorder — step 6 If not — step 9
NUMBER "0"
MENU
12 45
8
7
0
 
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CH
OK
SHUTTLE PLUS
ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the arrow next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.
6
SELECT MODE
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the
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arrow next to “PAUSE”.
SPECIAL FUNCTION
=PAUSE
AV COMPU-LINK
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
RETURN TO FUNCTION SET SCREEN
Press MENU.
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MENU
OK
CH
45
8
7
0
3 6 9
CH
6
q
ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN
Press CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the arrow next to “AUX INPUT”, then press OK.
9
SELECT INPUT
If you are connecting the AV cable to the
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connectors on the front of the VCR
next to "FRONT" by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞. If you are connecting the AV cable to the
on the back of the VCR
by pressing CH5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞.
AV
, place the arrow
AV connectors
PRESS (5,) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END
, place the arrow next to "REAR"
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
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START PLAYER
Set the camcorder to its play mode.
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NOTE:
If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD disable feature then set its superimpose or display feature to OFF before pressing play.
AUX INPUT
=FRONT
REAR
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MENU
SHUTTLE PLUS
 
OK
START RECORDER
Set your VCR to its record mode.
If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC
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camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.)
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EDITING (cont.)
You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.
Edit To Or From Another VCR
Player
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
Your VCR
AUDIO IN
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO
1
IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural VCR as the player, connect the player’s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder.
LOAD CASSETTES
Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.
2
SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE
Set to AUX. With this VCR, press NUMBER key “0” (AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel
3
number).
NOTE:
When using this VCR as the recorder, make sure to select "FRONT" or "REAR" (depending on which input connectors you use) at the Aux Input Screen. (To select the correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 911 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section, Z pg. 42.)
START PLAYER
Set to its play mode.
Recorder
NUMBER "0"
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8
7
0
3 6 9
Another VCR
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NOTE:
If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before pressing PLAY (Z pg. 28).
START RECORDER
Set to its record mode.
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Assemble
PLAY
PAUSE
PLAY
SP/EP
Editing
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Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in succession. To use your VCR as the recorder ...
LOAD CASSETTES
Insert the original cassette in the player, and the recording cassette in the recorder.
1
SET TAPE SPEED
Set to "SP" or "EP" by pressing the SP/EP button.
SP/EP
REC
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8
7
0
3 6 9
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q
PAUSE
REC
2
ENGAGE RECORD­STANDBY MODE
Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC.
3
FIND EDIT START POINT
Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to be edited.
4
START EDITING
When you reach the scene on the original tape to be edited, press PLAY to initiate the recorder’s record
5
mode.
STOP EDITING
Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder.
6
CONTINUE EDITING
Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add additional scenes.
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NOTE:
Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the playback deck.
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PAUSE
A. DUB
PLAY
STOP
Audio Dubbing
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q
Audio component
(CD player etc.)
EDITING (cont.)
Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder.
Normal audio track
Video/Hi-Fi audio track
Pre-recorded tape
Audio-dubbed tape
MAKE CONNECTIONS
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R connectors on the VCR's front panel. *When connect-
1
ing monaural equipment, use only the VCR's AUDIO IN L connector.
SET INPUT MODE
Press NUMBER key "0" on the remote control. "AU" appears in place of a channel number.
2
Be sure to select "FRONT" at the AUX Input Screen. (To select the correct AUX Input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section, Z pg. 42.)
NOTES:
When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (Z pg. 27) and select the soundtrack you wish to hear.
Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches "0H00M00S", and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the counter reading before dubbing.
Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear AUDIO IN connectors. When using these connectors, make sure to select "REAR" at the Aux Input screen. To select the correct Aux Input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section Z pg. 42.
Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had its record safety tab removed.
When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (Z pg. 27) to select the soundtrack you wish to hear.
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner.
LOCATE START POINT
Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your VCR, and press PAUSE when you find the point where you
3
want to start dubbing.
ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING
Press A. DUB.
Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.
4
(REC blinks, PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)
START DUBBING
Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press
PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio dubbing
5
begins at this point.
REC blinks and PLAY is displayed on the front display panel.
To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume dubbing.
END AUDIO DUBBING
Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage the audio component's Stop mode.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
ENTER
TV/VIDEO
STOP
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NUMBER
45
8
7
0
3 6 9
POWER
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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control
The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below.
TURN ON THE TV
Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.
1
VOL. +/-
 
CH
TV/CABLE/VCR
SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR's remote control to TV.
2
SET TV BRAND CODE
Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER, enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER keys,
3
then press STOP.
Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV, you don’t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries.
PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering the other.
OPERATE TV
First, press POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s power goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations.
4
The POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH5∞, VOL +/– and NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to
operate the TV. *For some brands of TV, you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/ CABLE/VCR switch to VCR.
NOTE:
Depending on the kind of TV, there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.
TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE
JVC 01 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04, 11 RCA 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 HITACHI 10 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13
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ENTER
STOP
NUMBER
12 45
8
7
0
 
3 6 9
CH
TV/CABLE/VCR
POWER
SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes.
TURN ON THE CABLE BOX
Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.
1
SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR’s remote control to CABLE.
2
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND
While holding down POWER, use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box brand number from the chart below
3
and then press STOP.
Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box, you don't have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control's batteries.
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE
CURTIS 09, 10 GEMINI 08 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 HAMLIN 15, 16, 17, 18 JERROLD 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 OAK 19, 20, 21 PANASONIC 24, 25, 26 PIONEER 13, 14 RCA 24, 25, 26 REGAL 15, 16, 17, 18 SAMSUNG 08, 13 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09, 10 SIGMA 19, 20, 21 SL MARX 08, 13 SPRUCER 24, 25, 26 TELEVIEW 08, 13 TOCOM 22, 23 VIDEOWAY 11, 12 ZENITH 11, 12
OPERATE CABLE BOX
First, press POWER to see if the cable box’s power goes off as it should. If it does, try other functions (CH5∞
4
and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the cable box).
For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.
To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/ CABLE/VCR switch to VCR.
NOTES:
You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and the cable box brand for your Cable Box Controller (Z pg. 17) separately. The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your remote control is different from the list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your cable box controller.
It is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable box even if the cable box’s channels automatically change during timer recording using the Cable Box Controller.
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A/B CODE
12 45
8
7
0
 
3 6 9
POWER
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Control Two JVC VCRs
The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B, and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A. The switch is preset to A because this VCR normally responds to A-code signals. You can easily modify this VCR to accept B-code commands.
UNPLUG VCR'S POWER CORD
Unplug from the AC outlet.
1
SET A/B CODE SWITCH
Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control to B.
2
PLUG IN POWER CORD
Plug back in to the AC outlet.
3
TURN VCR POWER ON
Press POWER on the remote.
4
The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.
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Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER
SYMPTOM
1. The power won’t come on.
2. The clock works, but the VCR’s power won’t come on.
3. The remote control won’t function.
TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
1. The cassette gets stuck partway during loading, and is ejected.
2. The tape stops during rewind or fast forward.
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
1. The tape is running but the picture won’t appear.
2. Noise appears during visual search.
3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.
4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted, even though TV broadcasts are clear.
5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be heard.
6. SHUTTLE ring does not work properly during search.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is disconnected.
The TIMER mode is engaged with
Auto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 41).
The batteries are discharged.
The A/B CODE switch is in the
wrong position.
The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the
wrong position.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The cassette was inserted incorrectly.
The Counter Memory indicator
(“M”) is lit on the front display panel.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
If you’re using the RF OUT connec­tion (Z pg. 6), the channel selector on the TV is set incorrectly.
If you’re using the AV connection (Z pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode.
This is normal.
Automatic tracking is engaged.
The video heads may be dirty.
The AUDIO MONITOR option at
the Function Set screen was set incorrectly.
A turn of the SHUTTLE which is too rapid may not be properly recognized.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the power cord. Press TIMER to disengage.
Replace the dead batteries with new ones. Re-perform the A/B Code setting (Z pg. 49). Set the switch to the position corresponding with the unit you want to operate.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Then insert the cassette
Press C.MEMORY to disengage the Counter Memory mode and extin­guish the indicator.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the channel selector to channel 3 or 4.
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.
Engage and adjust tracking manually (Z pg. 26).
The heads must be cleaned. Consult your JVC dealer (
Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI" (Z pg. 27).
Release the SHUTTLE, then turn it again more slowly.
Z pg. 58).
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RECORDING
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SYMPTOM
1. Recording won’t start.
2. TV broadcasts won’t record properly.
3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.
TIMER RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording won’t work.
2. On-screen timer programming won’t work.
3. TIMER and ] on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.
4. The cassette is automatically ejected, and TIMER and ] on the front display panel won’t stop blinking.
5. TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged.
6. The cassette is automatically ejected, the power shuts off and TIMER and ] won’t stop blinking.
7. Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
There’s no cassette loaded.
The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake.
The VCRs or the camcorder and the VCR have been incorrectly con­nected.
The power to one or more of the units has not been turned on.
The recorder’s input mode has been set incorrectly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.
The timer is not engaged.
The VCR has not been set up properly.
Timer recording is in progress.
The timer is engaged but there’s no
cassette loaded.
The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.
TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer record program information has not been programmed correctly.
The end of tape was reached during timer recording.
The Cable Box Controller is not properly connected to the VCR.
The output channel selected in the Cable Box Output screen is incorrect.
The cable box’s power is off.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact.
Set the VCR to the appropriate channel.
Refer to the directions and the illustration under “Edit To Or From Another VCR” (Z pg. 44) or “Edit From A Camcorder” (Z pg. 42) and properly connect the units. Make sure the power to all units is on.
Set the recorder’s input mode to AUX and select "FRONT" or "REAR" at the Aux Input Screen (Z pg. 43).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check or re-perform the clock/timer settings to ensure correctness. Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches (Z pg. 19).
Timer programming can’t be performed when timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact, or with the hole covered with adhesive tape.
Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape, or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact.
Check the programmed data and re­program as necessary, then press TIMER again.
The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program.
Connect the Cable Box Controller correctly (Z pg. 15). After confirming your cable box’s output channel number, re-access the Cable Box Output screen and select the correct number (Z pg. 17). Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
8. Timer recording begins as sched­uled, but the channel is always incorrect.
9. We moved, and now VCR Plus+ doesn’t work properly.
10.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the VCR Plus+ screen.
OTHER PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM
1. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.
2. The channel can’t be changed.
3. The remote control won’t operate my TV.
4. The remote control won't operate my cable box.
5. Even though Auto or Semi-Auto clock setting has been selected, the clock is incorrect.
Even though you don't use an external Cable Box, "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" is set to "ON".
The receivable stations in the new area are received on different channels than those in the previous area.
All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer memory are used.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Those channels have been preset to be skipped.
Recording is in progress.
The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is set to
a position other than TV.
The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is set to a position other than CABLE.
The clock setting data received from the Host Channel is incorrect.
Set "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" to "OFF"
Z pg. 16).
(
Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup procedure (Z pg. 19).
Wait until a space in memory clears, or cancel unnecessary program information (Z pg. 40).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you need the skipped channels, restore them (Z pg. 14).
Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY to resume recording.
Set the switch to TV.
Set the switch to CABLE.
Select a different Host Channel during the Semi-Auto setting procedure (Z pg. 10), or perform the Manual setting procedure (Z pg. 11).
ATTENTION:
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases, switch the power off and unplug the power cord. Then plug it in again and switch power on. Take out the cassette. After checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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PLAYBACK
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached
during playback or search?
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.
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Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect
the heads.
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Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frame
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the problem?
A. This is normal.
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Q. During search, still and frame-by-frame playback,
the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause?
A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are
attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the picture.
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Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be concerned about this?
A. No, it is normal.
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Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s
the problem?
A. This is normal.
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Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect
does removing the safety tab have?
A. It disables marking of index codes.
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Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find
the program I want to see. Why not?
A. There may be index codes too close together.
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Q. During playback, on-screen operational indicators
sometimes jitter. Why does this happen?
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen indicators) may occur.
RECORDING
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording. Why does this happen?
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and
resume points.
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Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause
mode?
A. No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode
after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes.
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Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording? A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
TIMER RECORDING
Q. REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel.
Is there a problem?
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording
in progress.
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Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape
or a TV broadcast?
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-
screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape you’re viewing is present.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 21 W Temperature
Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 291 mm
(15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 11-1/2") Weight : 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs) Format : VHS NTSC standard Maximum recording time
SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
EP : 630 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and
EIA monochrome signal, 525
lines/60 fields Recording/ Playback system : DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head
helical scan system Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB Horizontal resolution : 240 lines Frequency range
Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 2,
OUT x 1)
TIMER
Clock reference : Quartz Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min.
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : RF cable (F-type),
Infrared remote control unit, “AA” battery x 2, Cable Box Controller, Audio/Video cable
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified. E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
TUNER
Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner Channel coverage
VHF : Channels 2–13 UHF : Channels 14–69 CATV : 113 Channels
RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;
preset to Channel 3 when
shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced
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INDEX
List Of Terms
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual.
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A
A/B Code .................................................................... 49
Add Channel ...............................................................14
AFC.............................................................................14
Audio Dubbing ...........................................................46
Audio Monitor ............................................................ 27
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................13
Auto Clock Setting ...................................................... 11
Auto Daylight Saving Time.......................................... 11
Auto Picture ................................................................33
Auto Timer ..................................................................41
Automatic Tracking .....................................................26
Aux Input ....................................................................43
AV Compu Link Playback ........................................... 31
AV Connection .............................................................6
B
Band ...........................................................................12
C
Cable Box ...................................................................15
Cable Box Brand Setting..............................................17
Cable Box Controller...................................................15
Cancel Program .......................................................... 40
Cassette Adapter..........................................................22
Check Program ........................................................... 40
Connection to TV ..........................................................6
Contents........................................................................5
Counter Memory .........................................................30
Counter Reset..............................................................30
D
Delete Channel ...........................................................14
Dual Quick Setting........................................................7
E
Editing.........................................................................42
F
Frame-by-Frame Playback ...........................................24
Function Setting ..........................................................27
G
Guide Channel Map....................................................21
Guide Channel Setting ................................................20
H
Host Channel Selection ...............................................10
I
Index Search ...............................................................29
Insert Cassette .............................................................22
Instant ReView ............................................................30
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................38
J
Jog Dial .......................................................................24
L
Language Selection .......................................................8
M
Main Menu ...................................................................8
Manual Channel Setting ..............................................14
Manual Clock Setting ..................................................11
Manual Tracking .........................................................26
MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) Code Setting.....................47
N
Next-Function Memory ...............................................31
O
On-Screen Display ......................................................28
On-Screen Timer Programming ...................................38
On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................38
Override Auto Clock Setting..........................................9
P
PBS Channel .................................................................7
Playback .....................................................................22
R
Record Safety Tab ....................................................... 23
Recording ................................................................... 23
Repeat Playback..........................................................29
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................25
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ................................... 24
RF Connection ..............................................................6
S
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................35
Second Audio ............................................................. 35
Select Cable Box Output Channel ...............................16
Semi-Auto Clock Setting..............................................10
Shuttle Plus ...................................................................8
Skip Search .................................................................29
Slow Motion Playback ................................................ 24
Specifications ..............................................................54
Still Picture Playback...................................................24
SHUTTLE Ring ............................................................24
Superimpose ...............................................................28
T
Tape Position Indicator ................................................31
Tape Speed Setting ......................................................23
Time Zone Selection ...................................................10
Tuner Setting ...............................................................12
V
Variable-Speed Search ................................................ 25
VCR Plus+...................................................................19
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ...................................36
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ........................................36
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FRONT VIEW
1
2
3 4
5
INDEX (cont.)
6
7
8
MENU
CH 5
OK
POWER
(MONO)
L–AUDIO–R
VIDEO
0
9 ! @ # $ % & * (
1 Power ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 8) 2 Menu Button (Z pg. 8) 3 OK Button (Z pg. 8) 4 Cassette Loading Slot 5 Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 23) 6 Pause Button (Z pg. 23) 7 SHUTTLE Ring (Z pg. 24) 8 JOG Dial (Z pg. 24) 9 Video Input Connector (Z pg. 42) 0 Mono Audio Input Connector (Z pg. 42)
Audio Input Connector [L] (Z pg. 42)
REAR VIEW
–20 15 10 8 4620246+8
dB
L
ITR TIMER
VIDEO
SP
AM PM
EP
M
REW
6
PAUSE
q
REC
SHUTTLE
–20 15 10 8 4620246+8
dB R
ST
SAP
HMS
PAUSE
REC PLAY
A. DUB
SP/EP
JOG
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
^
! Audio Input Connector [R] (Z pg. 42) @ Channel 5∞ Buttons (Z pg. 8) # Instant REVIEW Button (Z pg. 30) $ Remote Control Sensor % Front Display Panel (Z pg. 57) ^ Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button (Z pg. 46) & SP/EP Button (Z pg. 23) * Stop/Eject Button (Z pg. 22) ( Play Button (Z pg. 22)
FF
1
1 Power Cord (Z pg. 6) 2 Video Input Connector (Z pg. 44) 3 Audio Input Connector [R] (Z pg. 44) 4 Mono Audio Input Connector (Z pg. 44)
Audio Input Connector [L] (Z pg. 44)
5 ANT. IN Connector (Z pg. 6) 6 Video Output Connector (Z pg. 6) 7 Hi-Fi Audio Output Connector [R] (Z pg. 6)
2
3 4 5
VIDEO AUDIO
RL(MONO)
IN
OUT
PAUSE/ SPECIAL
FUNCTION
CABLE
BOX
CH3 CH4
0
ANT.IN
RF OUT
!6 7 89
@
8 Hi-Fi Audio Output Connector [L] (Z pg. 6) 9 PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION connector
Remote PAUSE Connector (Z pg. 42)
AV COMPU LINK Connector (Z pg. 31)
0 CABLE BOX Connector (Z pg. 15) ! Channel 3/4 Switch (Z pg. 6) @ RF OUT Connector (Z pg. 6)
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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
9
57
1
–20 15 10 8 4620246+8
2 3 4 5@
dB
L
IT R TIMER
SP
VIDEO
EP
M
AM
PM
876
HMS
9
1 Audio Level Meter 2 Timer Mode Indicator (Z pg. 37) 3 Instant Timer Recording Indicator (Z pg. 38) 4 Video Mode Indicator (Z pg. 8) 5 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 6 Counter Memory Mark (Z pg. 30) 7 Tape Speed Indicators (Z pg. 23) 8 AM/PM Indicators (Z pg. 7)
REMOTE CONTROL (Provided)
8
AUX
0
PLAY
STOP
PLUS
CH
CABLE
S
K
O
TV
I
P
K
POWER
ENTER
OSD
3 6
WEEKLY
9
TIMER
VCR
FF
PAUSE
S
E
A
R
C
H
1
A
B
2
12
3 4
5
6 7 8
0 !
@
#
** If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its
batteries, wait a short time and then try again.
45
DAILY (M-F)
7
C.RESET
CANCEL
CH SKIP
TV
VOL.
SP/EP
DISPLAY TV/VIDEO
W
E
R
EC
R
Y
R
O
M
E
M
.
C
ADD
U
N
E
M
SHUTTLE
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
$ %
^
& *
( )
q w e r
t y
u
–20 15 10 8 4620246+8
dB R
$ #
0
REC
ST
PLAY
SAP
PAUSE
!
9 Clock Display (Z pg. 7) 0 Channel Display [“AU” for AUX mode]
(Z pg. 7) Counter Display (Z pg. 22)
! Multi-Channel TV Sound Indicators (Z pg. 35) @ Pause Mode Indicator (Z pg. 23) # Play Mode Indicator (Z pg. 22) $ Recording Mode Indicator (Z pg. 23)
1 Instant REVIEW Button (Z pg. 30) 2 A/B Code Select Switch (Z pg. 49) 3 NUMBER Buttons (Z pg. 10) 4 “AUX” Mode Select Button (Z pg. 42) 5 CANCEL Button (Z pg. 40)
Counter [C.] RESET (Z pg. 30) Channel [CH.] SKIP Button (Z pg. 14)
6 Volume [VOL] +/– Buttons (Z pg. 47) 7 DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 30) 8 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 23) 9 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 22) 0 PLAY Button (Z pg. 22) ! Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 23) @ Counter [C.] MEMORY Button (Z pg. 30)
ADD Button (Z pg. 14)
# MENU Button (Z pg. 8) $ POWER ON/OFF Button (Z pg. 8) % ENTER Button (Z pg. 23)
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (Z pg. 28)
^ DAILY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 37) & WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 37) * TIMER Button (Z pg. 37) ( Channel [CH] 5∞ Buttons (Z pg. 8) ) TV/VIDEO Button (Z pg. 8) q TV/CABLE/VCR Switch (Z pg. 47) w Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 22) e PAUSE Button (Z pg. 23) r STOP Button (Z pg. 22) t SKIP SEARCH Button (Z pg. 29) y OK Button (Z pg. 8) u SHUTTLE PLUS Button (Z pg. 8)
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FOR SERVICING
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722
Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357 Aurora, IL 60504-8149 (201) 808-9279 (770) 339-2522 (708) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly, Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Cypress, CA 90630-0024 Houston, TX 77043-2310 Honolulu, HI 96819-2040 (714) 229-8011 (713) 935-9331 (808) 833-5828
230 Eliot Street 14505 Commerce Way 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland, MA 01721-2377 Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512 South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804 (508) 881-5923 (305) 362-6252 (415) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
If you ship the product...
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.
Don't service it yourself.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may contact your local JVC Dealer. Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free: 1-800-882-2345.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONL Y TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER A T RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS LABOR
1 YR 90 DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); from the date of purchase);
There are no other express warranties except as listed above. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE T O TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407
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REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.: Serial No.: Purchase date: Name of dealer:
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DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
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