JVC Model HR-DVS1U, HR-DVS1MS Instructions Manual

HR-DVS1U

Mini DV/S-VHS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

LPT0383-001A

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No.
Serial No.

123
456
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DV VHS

POWER

TV/VCRA/B DISPLAY

ENTER/OSD

A.MONITOR

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

CANCEL

TIMER

START STOP DATE CH

C. RESET

DBS

DAILY(M-F)

AUX

WEEKLY

FADE/WIPE

EFFECT ON/OFF

PROG

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PROG
CHECK

SP/LP
SP/EP

PLAY

REW

REC

STOP

PAUSE

FF

TV CH +

TV CH —

TV
VOL
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DV VHS

DUB

DV IN/OUT

VHSDV

S-VIDEO

PAUSE

VIDEO

A.DUB

INSERT

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POWER

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PLAY

STOP

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(MONO)L—AUDIO—R

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PULL - OPEN PULL - OPEN

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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.

CAUTIONS

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

ATTENTION:

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

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

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

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

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

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.

n Cassettes marked "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are
possible only with cassettes marked "S-VHS".
By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with
S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.

n Cassettes marked "Mini DV" can be used with the DV deck of

this VCR. The DV deck can play back and record only NTSC
signals.

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

DSS

TM

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

TM

is a trademark of

Echostar Communications Corporation.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claimes of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing users only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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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
LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

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

GROUND CLAMP

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.

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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 74 – 78 lists frequently-used terms, and

the number of the page on which they are used or explained

in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the remote 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 Product Safety Instructions” on the previous pages

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)

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CONTENTS

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) ........................... 37

To Record SAP Programs .................................................... 37

Retake ................................................................................37

S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS .............................38

Super VHS ET .....................................................................39

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IMER RECORDING .................................... 40

VCR Plus+

®

Timer Programming .................. 40

Changing VCR Plus+® Setting ...................... 42

Express Timer Programming ....................... 44

Check, Cancel And Revise Programs ..................................46

Auto SP→EP Timer ............................................................. 47

Auto Timer .........................................................................48

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ....................... 49

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DITING 50

Tape Dubbing ............................................. 50

Normal Dubbing ......................................... 51

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

Fader and Wipe Menu ................................ 55

Edit From A Camcorder ............................... 56

Edit To Or From Another VCR ...................... 58

Audio Dubbing ........................................... 60

Insert Editing .............................................. 62

S

YSTEM CONNECTIONS 64

Connecting To A Video Titler........................ 64

Connecting To A Printer............................... 65

S

PECIAL FEATURES 66

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control .........................................66

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ............................. 67

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ........................68

Control Two JVC VCRs ....................................................... 69

T

ROUBLESHOOTING 70

Power ........................................................ 70

Tape Transport ............................................ 70

Playback .................................................... 70

Recording ................................................... 70

Timer Recording.......................................... 71

Other Problems .......................................... 72

Q

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 73

Playback .................................................... 73

Recording ................................................... 73

Timer Recording.......................................... 73

I

NDEX 74

Front View .................................................. 74

Rear View .................................................. 75

VHS Display Panel ...................................... 76

DV Display Panel ........................................ 76

Remote Control ........................................... 77

List Of Terms ............................................... 78

S

PECIFICATIONS 79

F

OR SERVICING 80

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ARRANTY 81

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NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

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

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

Component Video Connection .............................................7

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NITIAL SETTINGS 8

Plug & Play .................................................. 8

Language ..................................................... 9

Clock .......................................................... 10

Preparation ........................................................................10

Semi-Auto .......................................................................... 11

Manual ..............................................................................12

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

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

Add Or Delete A Channel ..................................................14

Cable Box Control ....................................... 15

Situate And Connect Controller ..........................................15

Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand ............16

DBS Receiver Control................................... 18

Situate And Connect Controller ..........................................18

Set DBS Receiver Output Channel &

DBS Receiver Brand ...........................................................19

S

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 21

Simple Playback ......................................... 21

Simple Recording ........................................ 22

P

LAYBACK AND RECORDING

FEATURES 23

Playback Features ...................................... 23

High-Speed Search .............................................................23

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ...............................23

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion/

Reverse Motion Playback ...................................................23

High-Speed Search (On the Remote Control)......................24

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback

(On the Remote Control) ....................................................24

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

(On the Remote Control) ....................................................24

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion (On the Remote Control) ...24

Superimpose ...................................................................... 25

Manual Tracking ................................................................ 26

Index Search ...................................................................... 26

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

Counter Reset .....................................................................27

Next-Function Memory ......................................................27

Display Mode Setting .........................................................27

Tape Position Indicator ....................................................... 27

Time Code ......................................................................... 27

Picture Control ...................................................................28

Video Stabilizer ..................................................................29

Select The Soundtrack (VHS deck) ..................................... 29

Digital TBC/NR .................................................................. 30

Digital R3...........................................................................31

Zoom .................................................................................32

Playback Effect ...................................................................32

Select The Soundtrack (DV deck) ....................................... 33

Sound Mode Selection ....................................................... 33

32kHz Mode Setting ..........................................................33

Active Video Calibration ............................. 34

Preparation ........................................................................34

Playback ............................................................................ 35

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

Recording Features ..................................... 36

Record One Program While Watching Another .................. 36

Display Elapsed Recording Time ........................................36

Display Tape Remaining Time ............................................ 36

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ANT. IN

AC IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

DV PLAYBACK
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

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R

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OUT1

OUT2

CABLE

BOX

S VIDEO OUT

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S VIDEO IN

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

1

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 79).

SITUATE VCR

2

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

3

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

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, using the antenna splitter.

c– Connect the RF cable between the antenna splitter

and the TV's antenna terminal.

d– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO

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

S-VIDEO Connection

●

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

Component Video Connection

●

If you have a TV with component video input
terminals, see "Component Video Connection" on
page 7.

CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE

4

Connect the provided AC power cord to the AC power
inlet on the rear of the VCR first, then to an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be
set when the antenna is connected and when the AC
is first connected to the VCR (Z pg. 8).
(If "Auto" or "CH" is displayed on the front display
panel before the VCR is powered on, the clock and
tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for
the time to be displayed on the front display panel
before powering on the VCR.)

FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE

5

Power on the VCR.
You can now perform simple playback (Z pg. 21) or
simple recording (Z pg. 22).

NOTES:

●

For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 75).

●

It is not possible to view a TV program through the VCR by
the ordinary RF connection.

Connections

Antenna or Cable

Flat Feeder

Coaxial Cable

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

TV

Matching Transformer
(not supplied)

Audio/Video

Cable (supplied)

ANT. IN
(Antenna or
Cable input)

Basic Connections

AUDIO
OUT

VIDEO
OUT

AC power
inlet

Antenna
Splitter
(supplied)

RF Cable
(supplied)

RF Cable
(not supplied)

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NOTES:

●

To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we
recommend that you use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to
connect your VCR to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector.

●

To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to the AV mode using the TV's
remote control.
You can also use the TV/VCR button on the VCR's remote
control to set your TV to the AV mode. (Z pg. 66)

S-VIDEO Connection

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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

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

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

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

S VIDEO IN

Component Video Connection

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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

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

b– Connect the component video cables between the DV

PLAYBACK COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear
of the VCR and the component video input jacks on the TV.

NOTES:

●

The menu screens of the VCR are not displayed on the TV.

●

To change the settings or set the timer program on the menu
screen, switch the TV's input mode for the connection with
Audio/Video cables.

ANT. IN

AC IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

DV PLAYBACK
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

R

R

L

L

IN

OUT1

OUT2

CABLE

BOX

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Antenna or Cable

Flat Feeder

Coaxial Cable

AC Outlet

TV

Matching Transformer
(not supplied)

Audio/Video

Cable (supplied)

ANT. IN
(Antenna or
Cable input)

AUDIO
OUT

S-VIDEO
OUT

AC power
inlet

Back of VCR

ANT. IN

AC IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

DV PLAYBACK
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

R

R

L

L

IN

OUT1

OUT2

CABLE

BOX

S VIDEO OUT

1

S VIDEO IN

2

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Antenna or Cable

Flat Feeder

Coaxial Cable

AC Outlet

TV

Audio/Video

Cable (supplied)

DV PLAYBACK
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AUDIO
OUT

VIDEO
OUT

AC power
inlet

Back of VCR

S-Video Cable

(supplied)

VIDEO
OUT

Component
video Cable
(not supplied)

RF Cable
(supplied)

RF Cable
(not supplied)

Antenna
Splitter
(supplied)

Matching Transformer
(not supplied)

RF Cable
(supplied)

Antenna
Splitter
(supplied)

ANT. IN
(Antenna or
Cable input)

RF Cable
(not supplied)

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INFORMATION

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

● If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be
performed when power is restored to the VCR.

What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from
an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto (Z pg. 11) or
Manual Clock Set (Z pg. 12) procedure. 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 or there may not be a Host PBS signal
available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then power on and power off the VCR; the Plug &
Play function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If Plug & Play is not
performed but the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 12). Auto channel
set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (Z pg. 13).

INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play

The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels
automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The
antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.

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.

PLUG & PLAY SETUP

1

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg. 6). Then
connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not
power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will
be set automatically.

NOTES:

●

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" blinks on the front display panel during Auto
clock set.

●

Auto channel set 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

5

∞

(+/–) buttons. It
skips non-receivable channels. During auto channel
set the channel numbers are displayed as they are
scanned and set.

●

When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the
correct time is displayed.

●

If an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display
panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed"
below.

ATTENTION

If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set
the clock and tuner channels manually. (Z pg.10 – 14)

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

IMPORTANT

● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while
Plug & Play is in progress.

● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to
perform the Clock (Z pg. 10) and Tuner (Z pg. 13)
procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete
channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 14.

During Initial Auto Clock Set

"Auto" blinks.

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed
as they are scanned and set.

* If an incorrect time or "– –:– –" appears on the display panel, see "What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed" below.

Plug & Play Completed

The current time (including
AM/PM) is displayed.

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Language

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

1

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

2

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

3

At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by
pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or #.

SELECT LANGUAGE

4

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "LANGUAGE"
by pressing CH 5∞ or
%fi, then press OK or # to
select the desired
language.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

5

Press MENU.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
TUNER SET

= INITIAL SET

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

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE ENGLISH

GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

POWER

MENU

POWER

CH

OK

10 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Clock

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the
Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock
setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5.
If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (Z pg. 12)

Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

1

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

2

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

3

At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by
pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or #.

ACCESS CLOCK SET
SCREEN

4

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) at the Initial Set
screen to “CLOCK SET” by
pressing %fi, then press
OK or #.

● "CABLE BOX USERS SET
CLOCK MANUALLY"
appears on the screen
for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen
appears.

INITIAL SET

=CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

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POWER

POWER

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

CH

MAIN MENU

MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
TUNER SET

= INITIAL SET

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

MENU

OK

EN 11

Semi-Auto

You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone setting
manually.

SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON

5

At the Clock Set screen,
press OK or # repeatedly
to move the highlight bar
to "AUTO CLOCK" and
press CH 5∞ or %fi to set
to "ON".
a– To select the Host

Channel — go to step 6

b– To select the D.S.T.

mode — go to step 7

c– To select the Time Zone — go to step 8

NOTE:

The time that has been set previously will be erased
when "AUTO CLOCK", "HOST CH", "D.S.T." or "TIME
ZONE" setting is changed.

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

6

You can either select "AUTO" or enter a PBS channel
number. Move the highlight bar to "HOST CH" by
pressing OK or #, then press CH 5∞ or %fi to set to
"AUTO" or the desired PBS channel number.

NOTE:

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

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

7

You have three choices:
a– Select "AUTO" and the adjustment to your VCR's

clock will be made according to the incoming signal
from the host channel.

b– Select "ON" and the adjustment will be made based

on the clock itself.

c– Select "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply

to you.
Move the highlight bar to "D.S.T." by pressing OK or #,
then press CH 5∞ or %fi to select the desired mode.

**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.

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

1:00PM 12/24 00 THU

AUTO CLOCK : ON

HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T. : AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

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CH

MENU

OK

12 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

SET TIME

5

Press CH 5∞ or %fi until
the desired time appears,
then press OK or #.

● Press and hold CH 5∞
or %fi to change the
time by 30-minute
increments.

● When the time is
entered manually, "AUTO CLOCK" will be automati­cally set to "OFF", and "HOST CH" and "TIME ZONE"
will disappear.

SET DATE

6

Press CH 5∞ or %fi until the desired date appears,
then press OK or #.

● Press and hold CH 5∞ or %fi to change the date by
15-day increments.

SET YEAR

7

Press CH 5∞ or %fi until the desired year appears, then
press OK or # twice.

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

8

Press CH 5∞ or %fi to select the desired mode.
a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's

clock will be made on the clock itself.

b– Set to "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply

to you.

START CLOCK

9

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

Manual

To Make Corrections

Press OK or # until the item you want to change blinks, then
press CH 5∞ or %fi.

SELECT TIME ZONE

8

You can select the time zone automatically or manually.
Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by pressing OK
or #, then press CH 5∞ or %fi to select "AUTO" or the
desired time zone.

AUTO ATLANTIC
HAWAII EASTERN
ALASKA CENTRAL
PACIFIC MOUNTAIN

NOTE:

If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play
function, you may be receiving the clock setting data of
a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you
selected "AUTO" for the host channel in step 6, be sure
to select the correct time zone manually.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

9

Press MENU.

IMPORTANT

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

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00

AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH : AUTO (CATV)
D.S.T. : AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

EN 13

Tuner

Set Receivable Channels

TURN ON THE VCR

1

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

2

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

3

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or #.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET

4

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "AUTO CHAN­NEL SET" by pressing

CH5∞ or %fi, then press
OK or #.

● 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
connections and start again.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

5

Press MENU.

INFORMATION

The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the
correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set.
The selected band will be displayed on the right side of
"BAND" on the Tuner Set screen.

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

BAND CATV

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

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POWER

POWER

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

CH

MAIN MENU

MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET

= TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

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

MENU

OK

14 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

1

Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

2

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or %fi, then press OK or #.

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET
SCREEN

3

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "MANUAL
CHANNEL SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or #.

ADD OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL

4

Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or
by pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or # to set
to "SKIP". Repeat for each
channel you want to skip.
Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys,
then press OK or # to set
to "ADD" the channel.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

5

Press MENU.

TUNER SET

BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET

=MANUAL CHANNEL SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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OK

CH

NUMBER

EN 15

This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the
VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during
timer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows
that have been programmed using the VCR Plus+ system
(Z pg. 40) or Express Timer Programming (Z pg. 44).

Cable Box
Control

Situate And Connect
Controller

SITUATE CONTROLLER

1

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

ATTACH CONTROLLER

2

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strip.

CONNECT CABLE BOX TO
VCR

3

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

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

. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR. Set the VCR to channel "L-1"
for the rear AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors to use
the cable box.

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

. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable
box to the ANT. IN connector on the rear of your VCR.
Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box
RF output (see page 16 also).

NOTE:

When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction
manual.

CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR

4

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

Suggested Location

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

ATTENTION:

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

About Your Cable Box

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

●

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

●

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

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 67. To set up the Controller
go to page 16.

CABLE

BOX

Cable box

Cable box

Your VCR

Controller
(suggested
locations)

Controller

Transmitter

Your VCR

Connected to
ANT. IN

16 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Cable Box Output
Channel & Cable Box Brand

TURN ON CABLE BOX

1

Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable
box.

TURN ON THE VCR

2

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

3

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

4

Press CH5∞ or %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow)
to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or #.

ACCESS CABLE BOX SET
SCREEN

5

Press CH5∞ or %fi to
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “CABLE BOX
SET”, then press OK or #.

SELECT CABLE BOX
OUTPUT CHANNEL

6

Your selection depends on
how your cable box is
connected to your VCR.

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

. . . press CH 5∞ or %fi
until the channel number
representing the cable
box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the screen.

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

. . . press CH 5∞ or %fi until "ON L-1 (REAR)" appears
on the screen.

CABLE BOX SET

OFF

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

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Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

POWER

CH

MENU

OK

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET

=CABLE BOX SET

DBS RECEIVER SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

EN 17

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ACCESS CABLE BOX
BRAND SET SCREEN

7

Press OK.

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

8

Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter the
Cable Box Code from the
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
shown below, then press
OK.

● If the cable box’s
channel changes to 9,
setting is complete. Press OK and "CABLE BOX
CONTROL IS ON" appears on the screen for about 5
seconds, then it returns to the normal screen.

● If the cable box's channel does not change to 9, press
CH 5∞ or %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to
"NO", then press OK. By entering another code, repeat
step 8 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9.

● If the channel does not change after going through all
the code numbers listed for your model of cable box,
then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25.

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND CODE

ARCHER 1, 5, 17
CABLETENNA 1, 17
CABLEVIEW 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CITIZEN 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CURTIS 2, 8
DIAMOND 1, 17
EASTERN 19
GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
GEMINI 15
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15
HAMLIN 10, 18, 19, 23
JASCO 15
JERROLD 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15
NOVAVISION 2, 8
OAK 7, 20
PANASONIC 13, 14
PULSER 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
RCA 13, 14
REGAL 10, 18, 19, 23
REGENCY 19
REMBRANDT 1, 16, 17
SAMSUNG 5, 16, 24
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 2, 8
SIGMA 7, 20
SL MARX 5, 16, 17, 24, 25
SPRUCER 13, 14
STARGATE 5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25
TELEVIEW 5, 16, 24
TOCOM 1, 4, 16
UNIKA 1, 17
UNIVERSAL 16, 17, 25
VIDEOWAY 3, 9, 22
ZENITH 3, 9, 22

NOTES:

●

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

●

If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and
25, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box
channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box
turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the
scheduled start of timer recording.
Please contact your cable company about the possibility of
exchanging your current cable box with one that is compatible
with your VCR.

●

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

●

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

●

If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power
failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again.

●

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

When the VCR's clock has not been set (with AUTO
CLOCK set to ON), if you press OK in step 7, "CABLE BOX
USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" will be displayed on the
screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen will
appear; perform the manual clock setting procedure on
page 12. If you press MENU after the clock has been set,
the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears.

INFORMATION

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

1

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

THEN (OK) TO TEST

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NUMBER

CH

MENU

OK

18 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels
through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) Receiver. The Controller
allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS Receiver's channels
during timer recording.

NOTES:

●

The VCR can automatically change the DBS Receiver channels
using the controller when the VCR has been programmed using
Express Timer Programming (Z pg. 44).
Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode; the
Controller cannot change the DBS Receiver channels during
the VCR Plus+ Timer Recording.

●

If a cable box is also used it is recommended that you
connect the DBS receiver to your VCR's A/V inputs and the
cable box to your VCR's antenna input.

Situate And Connect
Controller

DBS Receiver
Control

Suggested Location

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

ATTENTION:

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

About Your DBS Receiver

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

●

The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control the
power and channel functions of your DBS Receiver.
For these functions, the need for a separate DBS Receiver
Control Unit is eliminated.

●

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

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 68. To set up the Controller
go to page 19.

CABLE

BOX

DBS receiver

Controller
(suggested locations)

Your VCR

DBS receiver

Controller

Transmitter

Connected
to VIDEO/
AUDIO IN

Your VCR

Connected to
ANT. IN

SITUATE CONTROLLER

1

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

ATTACH CONTROLLER

2

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.

CONNECT DBS RECEIVER
TO VCR

3

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

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

. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR. Set the VCR to channel "L-1"
for the rear AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors to use
the DBS receiver.

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

. . . connect the antenna output connector on the DBS
receiver to the ANT. IN connector on the rear of your
VCR.
Set the VCR's tuner to the same channel as the DBS
receiver's RF output. (See page 19 also.)

NOTE:

When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its
instruction manual.

CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR

4

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

EN 19

Set DBS Receiver Output
Channel & DBS Receiver
Brand

TURN ON DBS RECEIVER

1

Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on
your DBS receiver.

TURN ON THE VCR

2

Press POWER.

● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or L-2 or L-1) on
which the signals from the DBS receiver are received.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

3

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

4

Press CH5∞ or %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow)
to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or #.

ACCESS DBS RECEIVER SET
SCREEN

5

Press CH5∞ or %fi to
move the highlight bar
(arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER
SET”, then press OK or #.

SELECT DBS RECEIVER
OUTPUT CHANNEL

6

Your selection depends on
how your DBS receiver is
connected to your VCR.

If your DBS receiver is
connected to your VCR
using an RF connection . . .

. . . press CH 5∞ or %fi
until the channel number
representing the DBS receiver's output (CH3 – CH4)
appears on the screen.

If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s REAR
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .

. . . press CH 5∞ or %fi until "ON L-1 (REAR)" appears
on the screen.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET

=DBS RECEIVER SET

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

DBS RECEIVER SET

OFF

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

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POWER

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

CH

MENU

OK

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ACCESS DBS RECEIVER
BRAND SET SCREEN

7

Press OK.

SET DBS RECEIVER BRAND

8

Press the appropriate
NUMBER keys to enter the
DBS Receiver Code from
the following list, then
press OK.

● After OK is pressed, the program currently received
through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10
seconds.

● If the DBS receiver's channel changes to the channel
listed below for your brand of DBS receiver, setting is
complete. Press OK and "DBS RECEIVER CONTROL
IS ON" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds,
then it returns to the normal screen.

JVC [ 100
ECHOSTAR [ 100
PRIMESTAR [ 55
SONY [ 205
RCA [ 205

● If the DBS receiver's channel does not change as
shown above, press CH 5∞ or %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to "NO", then press OK. Re­enter the correct code.

BRAND CODE

JVC (DISH Network) 51
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) 51
PRIMESTAR 50
SONY (DSS) 41
RCA (DSS) 40

NOTES:

●

It is possible that the Controller will not work with all types of
DBS receiver.

●

If your DBS receiver doesn’t respond to the code, you can’t
use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case,
make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to
the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer
recording.

●

The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the
Controller during timer recording.

●

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

●

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

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

4 0

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

THEN (OK) TO TEST

PRESS (MENU) TO END

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

CH

OK

EN 21

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Simple
Playback

LOAD A CASSETTE

1

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

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

● The counter is automatically reset to "0:00:00" (VHS

deck only).

● VHS deck

If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,
playback begins automatically.

DV deck

If the cassette's erase protection switch is set to
"SAVE", playback begins automatically.

SELECT DECK

2

Press VHS or DV. The VHS or DV indicator lights.

FIND PROGRAM START
POINT

3

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.
To go forward, press FF.

START PLAYBACK

4

Press PLAY. "VIDEO CALIBRATION" appears on the
screen (when VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to "ON"
(VHS deck only) Z pg. 34).

STOP PLAYBACK

5

Press STOP. Then press EJECT on the VHS deck or DV
deck to remove the cassette.

REW (Rewind)

FF (Fast-Forward)

STOP

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

EJECT

EJECT

PLAY

STOP

REW (Rewind)

FF (Fast-Forward)

DV

VHS

DV

VHS

PLAY

Usable cassettes

VHS deck

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

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

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like
any full-sized VHS cassette.

** This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS

cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on
regular VHS cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals
can be recorded and played back using Super VHS
cassettes.

*

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with
S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.

DV deck

Only cassettes marked can be used with the DV
deck.

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Simple
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LOAD A CASSETTE

1

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety
tab intact, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase
protection switch set to "REC".

SELECT DECK

2

Press VHS or DV. The VHS or DV indicator lights.

SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL

3

Press CH5∞ (+/–). Or press the appropriate NUMBER
keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a
few seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

SET TAPE SPEED

4

Press SP/EP (SP/LP for the DV deck) to set the recording
speed.

START RECORDING

5

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

Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of
both the first SP and the first EP recording after
inserting the cassette (when Video Calibration is set
to "ON" (VHS deck only) Z pg. 34).

PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING

6

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During record pause, you can change the recording
channel by using the CH5∞ (+/–) buttons or NUMBER
keys.

Video Calibration will not take place if the tape
speed is changed while in record pause mode.

STOP RECORDING

7

Press STOP. Then press EJECT on the VHS or DV deck
to remove the cassette.

REC

PAUSE

STOP

REC

PLAY

CH

ENTER

NUMBER

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

EJECT

EJECT

PLAY

STOP

DV

VHS

VHS

PAUSE

CH

DV

SP/EP

NOTES:

●

It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS
deck and the DV deck simultaneously.
In addition, it is not possible to record simultaneously from
the same external input.

●

When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording
speed set to "LP", we recommend that you play that tape back
on this deck. Digital video recorder from other manufacturers
may not be able to play the tape properly.

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Playback
Features

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

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PLAY

REW

FF

PAUSE

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

1

Press PAUSE.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY­FRAME PLAYBACK

2

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

OR

Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

OR

Press £ repeatedly for forward frame-by-frame
playback or ™ repeatedly for reverse frame-by-frame
playback. (VHS deck only)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow
Motion/Reverse Motion
Playback

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK

1

For hands-free slow-motion, press ™ during
playback to decrease speed in the forward direction.
Continue to press ™ to select the reverse slow
motion, reverse play and reverse search modes.

OR

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

OR

During still picture, press and hold £ for forward slow
motion, or press and hold ™ for reverse slow motion.
Release to return to still picture. (VHS deck only)

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

1

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

OR

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

● The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with
SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed Search

PAUSE

NOTES:

●

For short searches, during playback or still, press and hold FF
or REW. When released, normal playback resumes.

●

To use the JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring, first press the JOG/
SHUTTLE button on the remote control so that the button

lights up.

PLAY

REW

FF

JOG/SHUTTLE

SHUTTLE

JOG

ATTENTION (VHS Deck Only)

● Picture may not appear during high-speed search with an
EP-recorded tape.

● In the high-speed search, still, slow motion or frame by
frame playback mode, the picture will be distorted, and
there will be a loss of colour.

● When normal playback resumes from search, still, slow
motion or frame-by-frame playback, the picture may
jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV
being used.

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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame
Playback (On the Remote Control)

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

1

Press PAUSE.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME
PLAYBACK

2

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

High-Speed Search

(On the Remote Control)

ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED
SEARCH

1

During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the
way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to
the left for reverse high-speed search. By releasing
SHUTTLE still picture playback is selected.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
SEARCH

1

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Variable-Speed Search/
Reverse Motion Playback

(VHS deck only, On the Remote
Control)

Shuttle Ring Modes

Forward search : 3 steps
Normal playback
Slow motion : 2 steps
Reverse slow motion : 2 steps
Reverse playback
Reverse search : 3 steps

You can also use the remote control's JOG dial/SHUTTLE
ring for the operations described on this page. First press
the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the remote control so that the
button lights up before use. Refer to the SHUTTLE ring
illustration below as you read the procedures.
NOTE: When using the JOG dial during playback on the

DV deck, turn the JOG dial slowly.

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow
Motion (On the Remote Control)

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION
PLAYBACK

1

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

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

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MENU

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Superimpose

CH 125 RECORD
THU 12:00 AM PAUSE
STEREO ] SP
SAP
VHS

INDEX-1
NORM
HI–FI

COUNT –1:23:45

BE

+++

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

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

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

1

Press MENU.

ACCESS MODE SET
SCREEN

2

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MODE SET" by
pressing CH5∞ or %fi, then press OK or #.

SELECT SUPERIMPOSE SET
MODE

3

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE"
by pressing CH5∞ or %fi,
then press OK or # to
select the desired mode:
a– Select "ON" if you want

the superimposed
operational indications
on the TV screen.

b– Select "OFF" if you do not want the superimposed

operational indications on the screen.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

4

Press MENU.

NOTES:

●

If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is
displayed regardless of the Superimpose mode setting.

●

If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the
channel number is displayed regardless of the Superimpose
mode setting.

To recall an indication

1 Press OSD.

n All indications corresponding to the current status are

displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter
information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause
mode, are left displayed on the screen.

2 Press OSD again to clear the display.

n The RECORD/PAUSE indication is left displayed on the

screen.

MODE SET
REAR AUX INPUT VIDEO
FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO
OUTPUT1 AUTO
2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF
AUTO TIMER OFF

=SUPERIMPOSE ON

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

1– Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode

When the channel is changed, the new channel is
displayed on the screen for 5 seconds.

2– Clock time
3– Stereo program indication
4– Second Audio Program indication
5– VHS/DV indicator
6– Audio mode indications
7– "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.

8– 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.).

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9– Tape speed indication
10– Tape position indicator (VHS)

Sound Mode indicator (DV)

11– INDEX indication (VHS)

"STILL" and "SLOW 1/6" are displayed during still picture
and slow motion respectively.

Month/Day/Year at recording (DV)

12– Counter reading (VHS)

Switchable to the tape remaining time display

Time at recording (DV)

13– Time Code (DV)

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CH 125 RECORD
THU 12:00 AM PAUSE
STEREO ] SP
SAP 32kHz
DV

12/24 '00

10:10 AM

L + R COUNT 0:00:00

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Index Search (VHS deck only)

Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each
recording. You can find and automatically play back from the
start of any recording using the Index Search function.

START SEARCH

1

While the tape is stopped, press ™ or £.

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

2

To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press
™ or £ repeatedly until the correct number is
displayed on screen (only if "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to
"ON" (Z pg. 25). Playback begins automatically when
the desired recording is located.

● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to
search visually to find the very beginning of the
desired program.

NOTE:

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

Manual Tracking

(VHS deck only)

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

ENGAGE MANUAL
TRACKING MODE

1

During playback, press the CH5 and ∞ buttons on the
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking
adjust.

ADJUST MANUAL
TRACKING

2

Press CH 5

(+) or

∞

(–) on the VCR's front panel or
remote. Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for
coarse adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting
until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC
TRACKING

3

Press the CH5 and ∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel
simultaneously.

● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Video

Calibration is automatically activated.

NOTES:

●

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

●

Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion.
During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH

5

(+) or

∞

(–) on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust

tracking.

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DISPLAY

C.RESET

PAUSE

STOP

FF

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PAUSE

JOG/SHUTTLE

SHUTTLE