JVC SR-V10U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SR-V10U

MBRSET

CABLE/

DBS

A/B

POWER

TV/VCR

DISPLAY

A. MONITOR

123

456

DBS

DAILY

WEEKLY

AUX

C.RESET

CANCEL

TIMER

START STOP DATE

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PROG

PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH

CHECK

REW

REC

–

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

SHUTTLE

MULTI BRAND

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

PLUS

–

POWER

S VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

REC LINK

DIGITAL TBC/NR

SP EP

VCR

A.DUB

INSERT

24HR QUICK

PROGRAM

PLAY

REW

–

REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT

CH– /+

PUSH / TURN

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No. Serial No.

LPT0604-001A

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC S-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

ATTENTION:

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

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.

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.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

n Dispose of used battery promptly. n Keep away from children. n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

Declaration of Conformity Model Number :SR-V10U Trade Name :JVC Responsible Party :JVC Americas Corp. Address :1700 Valley Road Wayne,

N.J. 07470

Telephone Number :973-315-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

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

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

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

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

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

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 As an ENERGY STA R® Partner, JVC has determined that this

product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

ATTENTION:

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

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

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

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

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

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

2. Power Sources

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

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2. Product and Cart Combination

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

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product. c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation. e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● The Index on pages 58 – 62 lists frequently-used terms, and

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

in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the Remote.

● The 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

CONTENTS

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

INITIAL SETTINGS 8

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

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ................................... 8

Clock Setting........................................ 10

Preparations.............................................................10

Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set ............................................. 11

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set ................................................12

Tuner Setting ....................................... 13

Setting channels automatically

— Auto Channel Set ................................................13

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set ............................................14

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 15

Basic Playback .................................... 15

To stop playback ......................................................15

To rewind the tape ...................................................15

To fast-forward the tape ........................................... 15

To eject the tape ...................................................... 15

To turn off the VCR .................................................. 15

Basic Playback Features ...................... 16

Changing display information ..................................16

Checking tape position ............................................16

Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Play ........... 16

Adjusting tracking condition

— Tracking Adjustments .......................................... 17

Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor ..............17

Automatic operations after rewinding

— Next Function Memory .......................................17

Locating beginning of recordings

— Index Search .......................................................17

Locating beginning of timer recordings

— Instant Review.....................................................18

Adjusting picture condition

— Digital TBC/NR ...................................................18

Basic Recording ................................... 19

To pause recording .................................................. 19

To stop recording .....................................................19

To rewind the tape (when it is not running) ..............19

To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running) ...... 19

To eject the tape ...................................................... 19

To turn off the VCR .................................................. 19

Basic Recording Features ..................... 20

Changing display information ..................................20

Recording on one tape repeatedly

— Repeat Recording ...............................................20

Watching one program while recording another ......20

Showing on-screen display ......................................21

SERIES PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 22

Series Playback ...................................22

Series Recording .................................. 24

SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 26

Special Effect Playback ........................ 26

Locating particular scene rapidly

— Picture Search .....................................................26

Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback...........27

Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search .............27

Viewing still picture frame by frame

— Frame-by-Frame Playback ...................................27

Viewing slow motion picture

— Slow Motion Playback ........................................ 27

TIMER RECORDING 28

VCR Plus+® Timer Programing .............. 28

Changing VCR Plus+® Setting................ 30

Express Timer Programing ................... 32

24HR Quick Programing ...................... 34

Checking program settings .......................................35

Canceling or changing program settings .................. 35

When programs overlap each other .........................36

OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 37

Useful Function Settings ....................... 37

Satellite Auto Recording ....................... 42

Child Lock ............................................ 43

EDITING 44

Edit From Camcorder ........................... 44

Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 46

Audio Dubbing .................................... 47

Insert Editing and AV Dubbing ............. 48

MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 50

TV Brand Setting .................................. 50

Cable Box Brand Setting ...................... 51

DBS Receiver Brand Setting .................. 52

Changing Remote Control Code ............ 53

TROUBLESHOOTING 54

Questions and answers ............................................57

INDEX 58

List of terms .............................................................58

Front panel ..............................................................59

Front display panel ..................................................60

Rear panel ...............................................................61

On-screen display....................................................61

Remote ....................................................................62

SPECIFICATIONS 63

Basic Connections

Antenna or cable

Matching transformer

AC Power Cord

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

S V

I D E O

IN OUT

(Not supplied)

REMOTE

OUT

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input)

Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

REMOTE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

ANTENNA IN

VHF/UHF

TV OUT

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

To S-video input connector

S VIDEO OUT

S-video cable (Supplied)

To Audio/video input connectors

To 75 ohm terminal

TV OUT

Audio/video cable (Supplied)

RF cable (Supplied)

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z␣ pg.␣ 63).

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCR to TV

The following connections are required.

RF Connection

1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. 2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the

ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.

3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV

OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.

AV Connection (improves picture quality during tape playback.)

If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

1 Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in

the illustration.

2 Connect an audio/video cable between the

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video input connectors on the TV.

S-video Connection (allows you to make the most of the S-VHS picture performance.)

If your TV is equipped with an S-video input connector

1 Perform “RF Connection” and RED/WHITE

AUDIO connections.

2 Connect an S-video cable between the S VIDEO

OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the S-video input connector on the TV.

Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet (Z pg. 8). (If “Auto” or “CH” is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR.)

Set VCR channel

Press POWER to turn off the VCR and press STOP/ EJECT ( § ) on the front panel for more than

5␣ seconds. “3CH” appears on the display panel. Press CH + and – on the Remote to select “3CH” or “4CH” for only RF connection, “–CH” (OFF) for RF and AV connection, then press OK.

● The VCR channel is preset to 3CH. Set to 4CH if 3CH is used for broadcasting in your area. (To view the picture from this VCR through this channel, select the same channel on the TV with the VCR channel setting on the VCR.)

● You can now perform basic playback (Z␣ pg.␣ 15) or basic recording (Z␣ pg.␣ 19).

NOTES:

●

The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF connection.

●

Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another (Z pg. 21).

●

For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the Index ( Z pg. 61).

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet first before installing the lithium battery; otherwise, the battery's service life will be drastically shortened.

Installing/Removing the lithium battery

1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outlet

and turn off the VCR power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab as

illustrated.

3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push it in.

● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-

REMOTE

OUT

ANTENNA IN

REMOTE

OUT

IN OUT

S V

I D E O

AUDIO

VHF/UHF TV OUT

VIDEO

ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull out the lithium battery.

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

Plug & Play Setting

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

ATTENTION

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

● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug & Play setting.

● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

REW

POWER

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

REC LINK

DIGITAL TBC/NR

SP EP

VCR

S VIDEO

PLAY

–

A.DUB

24HR QUICK PROGRAM

INSERT

REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT

INITIAL SETTINGS

This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.

Perform Plug & Play setup

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg.

6). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.

The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

NOTES:

●

Auto Clock Set is performed first. “Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.

●

Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers

PUSH / TURN

CH– /+

are displayed as they are scanned and set.

●

When Plug & Play setting has been complete successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no need to perform the clock (Z pg. 10) and tuner (Z pg.

13) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete channels, refer to Manual Channel Set 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.

Plug & Play Completed

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

* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed”

below.

INFORMATION

● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.

● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

● Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure.

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semiauto (Z pg. 11) or Manual Clock Set (Z pg. 12) procedure.

● If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug & Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (Z pg. 12) and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (Z pg. 13 or 14).

Last-Function Memory

When the AC is removed from the VCR or when the power failure occurs, your settings for the following functions are kept in memory. These settings will resume when the VCR is turned on again.

a- Input Selection (channel or auxiliary input; L-1 or F-1) b- Recording tape speed (Z pg. 19) c- “ON SCREEN (REC)” (Z pg. 37, 38) d- “ON SCREEN (PLAY)” (Z pg. 37, 39) e- “RETURN POINT” (Z pg. 37, 41) f- “DAY/TIME INSERT” (Z pg. 37, 41) g- “REC SAFETY” (Z pg. 37, 41)

Clock Setting

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

1 8

123 456

2 – 7

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step 4 after preparation steps below are finished. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (Z pg. 12)

Preparations

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

Select clock set

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

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

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

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

2 – 7

Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

Set Auto Clock to ON

Press SHUTTLE PLUS to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ so that “ON” is selected. Then; To select the host channel — go to step 5. To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 6. To select the time zone — go to step 7.

NOTE:

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.

Select host channel

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number. Press SHUTTLE PLUS # to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

TIME DATE YEAR

1:00PM 12/24 02 TUE

AUTO CLOCK : ON

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

CLOCK SET

Select D.S.T. mode

You have three choices: AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s

clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel. (Auto Daylight Saving Time*)

ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in

clock itself.

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you.

Press SHUTTLE PLUS to “D.S.T.”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

to move the highlight bar

Select time zone

You can select the time zone automatically or manually.

Press SHUTTLE PLUS to “TIME ZONE”, press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:

= AUTO = ATLANTIC = EASTERN = CENTRAL = MOUNTAIN = PACIFIC = ALASKA = HAWAII = (back to the beginning)

to move the highlight bar

NOTE:

If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug & Play setting, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" for the host channel in step 5, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

* Auto Daylight Saving Time

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto DST activated, . . . . . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 3:00 AM. . . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

IMPORTANT

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. ”Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set date

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until the desired date appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

● Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ changes the date in 15-day intervals.

123 456 7

89 0

4 – 7

Set year

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until the desired year

appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

twice.

Select D.S.T. mode

You can select either “ON” or “OFF”. ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in

clock itself.

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you. Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to select the desired setting.

Start clock

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS # repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ.

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

Set time

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ until the desired time appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

● Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ changes the time in 30-minute intervals.

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

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 02

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

Tuner Setting

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

1 4

123 456

2 3

Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set

Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (Z pg. 14).

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Tuner Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

Perform Auto Channel Set

You can automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies. Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

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

TUNER SET

BAND CATV

AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

2 3

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTES:

●

When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.

●

If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED– NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

INFORMATION

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

1 5

123 456

2 – 4

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access Tuner Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS #.

Access Manual Channel Set screen

Press SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS

Add or skip desired channels

To add channels

1 Press the Number

keys to input a channel number you want to add.

2 Press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS set to “ADD”.

3 Repeat 1 and 2 to

add other channels.

To skip channels

1 Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %ﬁ

to input a channel number you want to skip.

2 Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

TUNER SET

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

to set to “SKIP”.

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set

You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually.

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

Basic Playback

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

POWER

JOG dial

This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.

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 pointing towards the VCR. Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The VCR turns on automatically.

● The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”.

● If the cassette's record safety tab has been

removed and "REC SAFETY" is set to "ON", playback begins automatically.

REW

POWER

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

REC LINK

DIGITAL TBC/NR

SP EP

VCR

S VIDEO

PLAY

–

A.DUB

24HR QUICK PROGRAM

INSERT

REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT

STOP/EJECT

( 7 / 0 )

POWER

123 456

REW ( 1 )

To prohibit operations during playback (Mode Lock)

Press and hold OK on the Remote for more than 5 seconds. "

" and " " light up on the front display panel (Z pg. 60). The playback will not be interrupted until the recording end (unrecorded portion) or tape end is reached (Z pg. 37, 41). To resume the other operations, press and hold OK on the Remote again for more than 5 seconds.

● When OK is pressed to set Mode Lock, the on-screen

display appears and the time counter remains on the TV screen. If the time counter is not necessary, set "ON SCREEN (PLAY)" to "OFF" ( Z pg. 37, 39).

FF ( ¡ )

STOP ( 7 )

CH– /+

PUSH / TURN

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ).

● Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected.

● The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front

display panel when you play back a tape recorded in S-VHS mode or in S-VHS ET mode (Z pg. 40)

● If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting: Z pg. 37, 38), “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking.

● If the tape ends during playback or fast-forward search, the cassette indication “

” blinks for a few seconds and the VCR starts rewinding the tape automatically.

To stop playback

Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press REW ( 1 ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to the left).

To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running)

Press FF ( ¡ ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to the right).

To eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running.

● You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX — when:

• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

• “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “ON SCREEN (PLAY)” set to “ON”: Z pg. 37, 39.)

Basic Playback Features

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

● To display the VCR status including the tape remaining time, the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-screen display” (Z pg. 21).

● The approximate tape remaining time appears and the

" indicator lights on the front display panel.

● The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated remaining time is only an estimate.

To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is also reset when a tape is inserted.

REW

A.DUB

INSERT

24HR QUICK

PROGRAM

PLAY

–

REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT

STOP/EJECT

( 7 / 0 )

–b

–C

–2

–1

STOP ( 7 )

POWER

S VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

C. RESET

–a, b, c

–a

REC LINK

DIGITAL TBC/NR

SP EP

VCR

123 456

Changing display information

Press DISPLAY during playback.

Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, tape remaining time and the clock time in sequence.

Time Counter

Clock Time

Tape Remaining Time

CH– /+

PUSH / TURN

Checking tape position

The tape position indicator appears on screen in the following cases:

● When you change the VCR operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode.

● When you perform an Index Search (Z pg. 17) or Instant Review (Z pg. 18).

The position of “ (End) shows you where you are on the tape.

” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”

+++

COUNT 0:33:27

NOTES:

●

"ON SCREEN (PLAY)" must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear (Z pg. 37, 39).

●

It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be displayed.

Playing back tape repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can play back a tape repeatedly.

While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( 3 ) for more than 5 seconds.

The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back repeatedly.

To stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

● To select the returning point (recording end or tape end), see "RETURN POINT" on page 41.

To prohibit operations during Repeat Play (Mode Lock)

Press and hold OK on the Remote for more than 5 seconds. " (Z pg. 60). The entire recording or entire tape will be played back repeatedly without any interruption. To cancel Mode Lock, press and hold OK on the Remote again for more than 5 seconds.

● When OK is pressed to set Mode Lock, the on-screen display appears and the time counter remains on the TV screen. If the time counter is not necessary, set "ON SCREEN (PLAY)" to "OFF" ( Z pg. 37, 39).

" and " " light up on the front display panel

Adjusting tracking condition

— Tracking Adjustments

Automatic tracking adjustment

This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback.

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, use the manual tracking following the procedures below.

● You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback (Z pg. 27).

1 Activate manual tracking

Press SP/EP on the Remote during playback.

2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen

Press CH + or – on the Remote.

● Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for coarse adjustment. Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

● To reactivate automatic tracking, press SP/EP on the Remote. The automatic tracking becomes active again.

Automatic operations after

rewinding — Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete.

● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.

a– For Automatic Playback Start

Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2␣ seconds.

b– For Automatic Power Off

Press REW ( 1 ), then press POWER within 2␣ seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby

Press REW ( 1 ), then press TIMER within 2␣ seconds.

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.

Locating beginning of

recordings — Index Search

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

Selecting monitor sound

— Audio Monitor

You can select the desired monitor sound.

While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote.

Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows:

HI-FI

HI-FI L HI-FI R

NORM

HI-FI

HI-FI: Normally select this.

Hi-Fi sound is played back. HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back. HI-FI R:Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back. NORM:Sound on the normal track is played back. NORM HI-FI:

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal

track are mixed and played back.

NOTES:

●

The above indication appears when “ON SCREEN (PLAY)” is set to “ON” (Z pg. 37, 39), though the monitor sound changes in sequence.

●

If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi sound track, the normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting.

●

If RF connection (Z pg. 7) is used for viewing pictures on the TV, sound will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.

●

You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor sound. (Z pg. 40)

1 Start search

While the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 or ¢ on the Remote.

2 Access distant code

To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away, press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 or ¢ repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen (only if “ON SCREEN (REC)” is set to “ON” ; Z pg. 37, 39). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.

Beginning of the current program recorded

Previous program recorded

–1

● If you want to find the very beginning of the

desired program, press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ ) after playback starts.

Current position on the tape

Next program recorded

NOTE:

An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is resumed from recording pause.

Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded

2nd next

2–23

POWER

S VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

REC LINK

DIGITAL TBC/NR

SP EP

VCR

123 456 7

A.DUB

INSERT

89 0

24HR QUICK PROGRAM

PLAY

REW

–

REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Locating beginning of timer

recordings — Instant Review

At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR,

rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer-

recorded program.

CH– /+

PUSH / TURN

After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.

● The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded program, then begins playback automatically.

● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape. If, for example, you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.

● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program, press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ ) after playback starts.

● If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed, it will play the tape from the beginning. It will not fast-forward to an index code.

● The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR is turned on.

REW ( 1 )

FF ( ¡ )

Other Useful functions for playback

● Playback Resume Function

If there is a power outage during normal playback (or Series Playback), the playback will resume automatically when the power is restored to the VCR. (No setting is required for this function.)

● Video Calibration (Z pg. 38)

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highestpossible pictures.

● Picture Control (Z pg. 38)

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference.

● Video Stabilizer (Z pg. 39)

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR.

Adjusting picture condition

— Digital TBC/NR

The Digital TBC/NR (Time Base Corrector / Noise Reduction) function removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental tapes. The Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) function which cuts noise and reproduces clear pictures is also linked to this function. We recommend that you use the Digital TBC/NR function when... — playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder. — playing back a tape repeatedly used. — using this VCR as the player for editing.

Press DIGITAL TBC/NR on the front panel so that the DIGITAL TBC/NR lamp lights up.

Each time you press the button, this function turns on and off.

NOTES:

●

If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, the picture may happen to become more stable with Digital TBC/NR activated.

●

If you play back a tape on which certain types of signals (using a PC or some character generators) have been recorded with Digital TBC/NR activated, the playback picture may be distorted. In this case, deactivate Digital TBC/NR.

●

Digital TBC/NR and Video Stabilizer (Z pg. 39) cannot be used at the same time; if you turn on Digital TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be automatically turned “OFF”. Make sure Digital TBC/NR is deactivated when you want to use Video Stabilizer.

Basic Recording

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

JOG dial

POWER

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

REC LINK

DIGITAL TBC/NR

123 456 7

S VIDEO

TV/VCR

This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, set "REC SAFETY" to "OFF" ( Z pg. 37, 41).

● You can also record onto a cassette without a record safety tab by covering the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

PLAY ( 3 )

SP EP

VCR

89 0

PLAY

A.DUB

24HR QUICK PROGRAM

INSERT

PAUSE ( 8 )

STOP/EJECT

POWER

2 –b

FF ( ¡ )REW ( 1 )

PAUSE ( 8 )

STOP ( 7 )

REW

–

REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT

( 7 / 0 )

–a

PUSH / TURN

Select recording channel

On the front panel: Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.

On the Remote: a– Press CH + or –.

b– Press the Number keys.

● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using

the RF connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front display panel, to view the program to be recorded.

Set tape speed

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

CH– /+

Start recording

On the front panel: Press REC ( ¶ ).

On the Remote: While holding REC ( ¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).

● If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting: Z pg. 37, 38), this VCR checks the tape condition for about seven seconds, then starts recording. This means that the first seven seconds of the program will not be recorded. If this is inconvenient for you, follow the steps below:

1 Press REC ( ¶ ) and PAUSE ( 8 ) to start

Video Calibration.

2 Then press PLAY ( 3 ) to start recording

after Video Calibration is complete.

To pause recording

Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ).

● Pressing REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel also resumes

recording.

To stop recording

Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press REW ( 1 ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to the left).

To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running)

Press FF ( ¡ ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to the right).

To eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running.

● You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner.

Basic Recording

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Changing display information

Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.

Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the time counter, tape remaining time, channel number and the clock time in sequence.

Features

POWER

VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R

REC LINK

DIGITAL TBC/NR

SP EP

VCR

123 456

S VIDEO

C –1

C. RESET

STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )

PLAY

A.DUB

24HR QUICK

PROGRAM

INSERT

–

REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT

PUSH / TURN

REW

Time Counter

Clock Time

Tape Remaining Time

Channel No.

● To display the VCR status including the tape remaining time, the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-screen display” (Z pg. 21).

● The approximate tape remaining time appears and the

CH– /+

" indicator lights on the front display panel.

● The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated remaining time is only an estimate.

To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is also reset when a tape is inserted.

Recording on one tape

repeatedly

— Repeat Recording

You can record programs on one tape repeatedly.

While recording, press and hold PLAY ( 3 ) and REC␣ (␣ ¶␣ ) on the Remote or REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel for more than 5 seconds.

The record indicator on the front display panel starts flashing slowly.

To stop recording, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

STOP ( 7 )

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, or set "REC SAFETY" to "OFF". (Z␣ pg. 37, 41)

Record safety tab

Note: You can also record onto the cassette even when the

tab is removed. (Z pg. 41)

To prohibit operations during Repeat Recording (Mode Lock)

Press and hold OK on the Remote for more than 5 seconds. "

" and " " light up on the front display panel (Z pg. 60). The recording will be performed repeatedly without any interruption. To cancel Mode Lock, press and hold OK on the Remote again for more than 5 seconds.

● When OK is pressed to set Mode Lock, the on-screen

display appears and the time counter will be recorded with your picture. If the time counter is not necessary, set "ON SCREEN (REC)" to "OFF" ( Z pg. 37, 39).

+ 44 hidden pages