JVC SR-VD400U User Manual

D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER

SR-VD400U

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INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

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

Model No.

Serial No.

LPT0789-001B

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC D-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.

NOTE:

Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation

(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.) When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be

considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

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

DSSTM is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. DISH NetworkTM is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.

D-Theater is a technical specification based on D-VHS standards that was developed for HD content. Commercial D-Theater titles can only be played back on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-Theater logo.

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 Cassettes marked "D-VHS", "S-VHS" and "VHS" can be used

with this video cassette recorder. However, D-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked "D-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.

 D-VHS is a new digital memory system that uses D-VHS

tapes. D-VHS was developed as a memory system for multimedia applications that require storage for large volumes of information, such as for digital video.

 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

ATTENTION:

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

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

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

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

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

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

2. Power Sources

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

5. Ventilation

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

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

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

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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

2. Lightning

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

3. Power Lines

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

3. Overloading

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

4. Power Cord Protection

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

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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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 81 – 88 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  mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.

● “CAUTIONS” on page 2.

● “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the

previous page.

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

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.

DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings or holes.

(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)

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

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

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or liquids

(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.

7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

8. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

After an extended period of use, the video heads can become dirty, resulting in a loss of picture or sound during playback. If this happens, clean the video heads by using the optional cleaning tapes. The heads get dirty in the following cases:

● in an environment prone to extreme

temperature or humidity

● in a dusty environment

● flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes

● continuous usage for a long time

Symptoms of dirty video heads:

● The picture is not clear, or does not appear. There is no sound.

● Mosaic (block) noise appears in the picture.

● Black or mosaic horizontal stripes appear in the

picture.

● The picture stops (as if the tape is paused).

● A blank black or blue screen appears.

● The picture is fuzzy. (VHS playback)

Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for D-VHS video heads (JVC D-VHS video head cleaner DFC-2) to clean the video heads.

● In order to avoid misoperation, set "NAVIGATION" to "OFF" ( pg. 45).

● Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape.

If you still do not get a clear picture after using a cleaning tape:

● The heads may be worn. Contact your nearest JVC dealer.

● During VHS playback, if there is a tracking problem, the picture may appear fuzzy. Adjust the tracking manually ( pg. 23).

VHS playback

Early symptom Late symptom

D-VHS playback

Block noise Still image Black screen

ATTENTION:

To mobile phone users:

Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display.

On placing the VCR:

Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause picture disturbance.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 7

Connections .................................................. 7

INITIAL SETTINGS 9

Plug & Play Setting ....................................... 9

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ...................................9

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

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

Setting clock semiautomatically

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

Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set ........... 12

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

Setting channels automatically

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

Setting channels manually

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

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

Installing Controller .................................................15

Setting cable box input channel & brand .................16

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

Installing Controller .................................................18

Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand ............19

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 21

Basic Playback ........................................... 21

Basic Playback Features ............................. 22

Checking tape position ............................................22

Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Playback ....22

Adjusting tracking condition

— Tracking Adjustments .......................................23

Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor..............23

Automatic operations after rewinding

— Next Function Memory .................................... 24

Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search ... 24

Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search ............. 24

Repeating wanted portions — Skip Back..................24

Basic Recording .......................................... 26

D-VHS Recording ....................................................26

S-VHS/VHS Recording .............................................27

Basic Recording Features ............................ 28

Changing display information ..................................28

Specifying recording length

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ...........................28

Watching one program while recording another ......29

Showing on-screen display ......................................29

SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 31

Special Effect Playback ............................... 31

Locating particular scene rapidly

— Picture Search..................................................31

7 High-Speed Picture Search ............................... 31

7 Variable-Speed Picture Search ..........................31

Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback ...........32

Viewing still picture frame by frame

— Frame-by-Frame Playback ............................... 32

Viewing slow motion picture

— Slow Motion Playback .....................................33

TIMER RECORDING 34

VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ..................... 34

Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ........................ 36

Express Timer Programing .......................... 38

Checking program settings ....................................... 40

Canceling or changing program settings .................. 40

PRO HD SYSTEM 42

Playback .................................................... 42

VIDEO NAVIGATION 44

Navigation Playback .................................. 44

Deactivating Video Navigation ................................45

Finding Tapes ............................................. 46

Finding by tape number ........................................... 46

Finding by program title...........................................47

Finding by category .................................................47

Finding by recording date ........................................48

Finding blank space ................................................. 49

Editing Titles ............................................... 50

Editing tape title .......................................................50

Entering or Editing program title...............................52

Editing program category .........................................52

Deleting tape information ........................................53

Deleting program information..................................54

Checking memory ................................................... 54

OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 55

Useful Function Settings .............................. 55

i.LINK Set Up .............................................. 62

Satellite Auto Recording .............................. 64

JLIP ID Number Setting ............................... 65

EDITING 66

i.LINK/DV Connections ................................ 66

S-VIDEO/VIDEO Connections ....................... 68

MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 70

TV Brand Setting ......................................... 70

Cable Box Brand Setting ............................. 71

DBS Receiver Brand Setting ......................... 72

Changing Remote Control Code ................... 73

TROUBLESHOOTING 74

Error Codes and Messages ....................................... 80

Questions and answers ............................................81

INDEX 82

Glossary .................................................................. 82

List of terms .............................................................83

Front panel ..............................................................84

Rear panel ...............................................................85

Front display panel ..................................................86

On-screen display....................................................87

Remote ....................................................................88

SPECIFICATIONS 89 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 90 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 91

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Connections

Antenna or Cable

AC Outlet

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AUDIO OUT

Audio Cable (supplied)

To A udio Input Connectors

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Transformer

(not supplied)

CABLE BOX

REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK

To Video Input Connectors

To 75 Ω terminal

Matching

AUDIO

RYL

ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR/C

PB/C

OUT

VIDEO

(L-1)

AUDIO

(L-2)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

Video Cable (not supplied)

RF Cable (supplied)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

OUT

i.LINK IN/OUT DV IN

S400

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

D THEATER REGION 1

ANTENNA OUT

Basic Connection

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” ( pg. 89).

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCR to TV

The following connections are required.

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

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

4 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

●

If you have a TV with S-VIDEO input terminals, see “S-VIDEO Connection” on page 8.

Component Video Connection

●

If you have a TV with component video input terminals, see “Component Video Connection” on page 8.

Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to the 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 ( pg. 9). (If “Auto” or channel numbers are displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR.)

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Final preparation for use

Turn on the VCR.

● You can now perform basic playback ( pg. 21) or basic recording ( pg. 26).

NOTES:

●

Your TV must have audio/video input connector for the connection to the VCR.

●

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 ( pg. 29).

●

For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the Index ( pg. 85).

●

If you cannot see the pictures on the TV screen when you play back a tape, set “TV OUTPUT 1” to the appropriate mode ( pg. 58.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR (cont.)

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 Connection” ( pg. 7).

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

terminal on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO input connector on the TV.

Antenna or Cable

AC Outlet

AC Power Cord

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Transformer

(not supplied)

S VIDEO OUT

CABLE BOX

REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK

Matching

AUDIO

RYL

ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR/C

PB/C

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

(L-1)

VIDEO

(L-2)

S VIDEO

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

i.LINK IN/OUT DV IN

S400

ANTENNA

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

OUT

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

D THEATER REGION 1

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 Connection” ( pg. 7).

b– Connect the component video cable between the

Component video output terminals on the rear of the VCR and the component video input terminals on the TV.

Antenna or Cable

AC Outlet

AC Power Cord

Flat Feeder

Transformer

(not supplied)

Component Video Output

CABLE BOX

REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK

Coaxial Cable

ANTENNA IN (Antenna or cable input)

Matching

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR/C

PB/C

RYL

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

(L-1)

AUDIO

(L-2)

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

i.LINK IN/OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

DV IN

S400

ANTENNA

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

OUT

PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL

D THEATER REGION 1

Back of VCR

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA OUT

Audio Cable (supplied)

S-Video Cable

(supplied)

S-VIDEO IN

RF Cable (supplied)

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. You can also use the TV/VCR button on the VCR’s Remote to set your TV to the AV mode ( pg. 70).

●

If you cannot see the pictures on the TV screen when you play back a tape, set “TV OUTPUT 1” to the appropriate mode ( pg. 58).

Back of VCR

AUDIO OUT

ANTENNA OUT

Audio Cable (supplied)

Component

Video Cable

(not supplied)

RF Cable (supplied)

NOTES:

●

To change the settings or set the timer program on the menu screen, switch the TV’s input mode for the connection with Audio cable.

●

To view the picture of 480i image format on the TV, or to select and view TV broadcast, connect the component video cable to the TV’s Y/CB/CR connectors. If your TV has only the Y/PB/PR connectors, connect also the S-VIDEO or VIDEO connectors between the VCR and TV.

INITIAL SETTINGS

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. ( 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.

IN F-1

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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 ( pg. 7). 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:

●

When the AC power cord is connected to an AC outlet, “LOAD” appears on the front display panel. It takes some time until VCR completes its set up.

●

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

●

Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

●

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

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

below.

During Auto Channel Set

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

Plug & Play Completed

The current time is displayed. (“PM” lights up during the afternoon.)

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, Auto Clock Set 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 a 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 ( pg. 12).

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 ( pg. 11) or Manual Clock Set ( 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 ( pg. 12) and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set ( pg. 13 or 14).

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Clock Setting

● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

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 3 after preparation steps below are finished. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (墌 pg. 12)

Preparations

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Clock Set screen

Press @ # to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET UP”, then press ﬁ or OK.

@ #

Press the arrow to “CLOCK SET”, then press ﬁ or OK.

● If “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears on the screen, press OK to access the Clock Set screen. (Even if you do not press OK, the Clock Set screen disappears after 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears automatically).

to move

FUNCTION SET UP

CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK OFF

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

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2 – 6

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Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

Access Auto Clock Set screen

Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “AUTO CLOCK SET”, then press OK.

Then; To select the host channel — go to step 4. To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 5. To select the time zone — go to step 6.

NOTE:

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK SET” is selected.

Select host channel

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

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

@ #

FUNCTION SET UP

CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK ON

SELECT

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

AUTO CLOCK SET TIME – –:– – AM DATE 1/1 (WED) 2003

HOST CH [TV]

D.S.T AUTO

TIME ZONE

RETURN

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

AUTO

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

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 %ﬁ to move the arrow to “D.S.T.”, then

@ #

press

repeatedly until the desired setting is

selected.

Select time zone

You can select the time zone automatically or manually. Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “TIME ZONE”,

@ #

press

repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:

O AUTO O ATLANTIC O EASTERN

O CENTRAL O MOUNTAIN O PACIFIC

O ALASKA O HAWAII O (back to the beginning)

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 4, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

* Auto Daylight Saving Time

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

IMPORTANT

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

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VCR

CABLE

/DBS

3 – 7

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps.

Access Manual Clock Set screen

Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press OK.

Set time

Press @ # until the desired time appears, then press ﬁ.

● Holding @

changes the time in 30-minute intervals.

Set date

Press @ # until the desired date appears, then press ﬁ.

● Holding @ # changes the date in 15-day

intervals.

FUNCTION SET UP

MANUAL CLOCK SET

TIME – –:– –

DATE

YEAR

D.S.T OFF

RETURN

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

1/1 (WED)

2003

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

Set year

Press @ # until the desired year appears.

Select D.S.T. mode

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press

ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

@ #

to select “ON” or “OFF”.

clock itself.

not apply to you.

Start clock

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press %ﬁ to select the item you want to change, then

@ #

press

Tuner Setting

● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

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2 3

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Setting channels automatically

— Auto Channel Set

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

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Tuner Set Up screen

Press

@ #

to move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press ﬁ or OK.

@ #

Press

to move the arrow to “TUNER SET”, then press ﬁ or OK.

Perform Auto Channel Set

You can automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies. Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “AUTO CH SET”, then press OK.

NOTES:

●

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

●

If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED – NO SIGNAL FOUND –” appears on screen. Check the connections, then select “RETRY” to start again, or select “EXIT”.

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET

BAND

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

SELECT

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

BAND

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

SELECT

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PRESS [MENU] TO END

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

CABLE SET UP DBS SET UP

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

DBS SET UP

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

DBS SET UP

SCANNING...

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

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 Up screen.

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CABLE

/DBS

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2 – 4

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access Manual Channel Set screen

Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “MANUAL CH SET”, then press OK.

Add or skip desired channels

To add channels

1 Press %ﬁ to move

the arrow to “CH”, then press the Number keys to input a channel number you want to add.

2 Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “ADD/SKIP”,

then press

3 Repeat 1 and 2 to add other channels.

To skip channels

1 Press %ﬁ to move

the arrow to “CH”, then press the Number keys or

channel number you want to skip.

2 Press %ﬁ to move

the arrow to “ADD/SKIP”, then press to “SKIP”.

3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

@ #

to input a

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

BAND

AUTO CH SET

MANUAL CH SET

SELECT

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

MANUAL CH SET

CH [TV]

ADD/SKIP ADD

RETURN

SELECT

EXIT

to set to “ADD”.

FUNCTION SET UP

MANUAL CH SET

CH [TV]

ADD/SKIP

RETURN

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

DBS SET UP

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

SELECT WITH ARROW OR NUMBER KEYS

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

SKIP

SELECT WITH ARROW OR NUMBER KEYS

@ #

to set

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.

Access Tuner Set Up screen

Press

@ #

to move the arrow to “TUNER SET

UP”, then press ﬁ or OK.

Press

@ #

to move the arrow to “TUNER SET”,

then press ﬁ or OK.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Cable Box Control Setting

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The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording. The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programed using VCR Plus+ (墌 pg. 34) or Express timer programing (墌 pg. 38).

Suggested location

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

ATTENTION:

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

Your VCR

Cable box

Controller (suggested locations)

Installing Controller

Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the cable box’s remote sensor.

● Make sure the path between the Controller and the cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked.

Attach Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller.

Connect cable box to VCR

●

If your cable box does not have audio/video output connectors

Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR.

If your cable box has audio/video output

●

connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the cable box.

NOTE:

When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual.

Controller (supplied)

Your VCR

RF output

Transmitter

ANTENNA

CABLE

BOX

To Audio/video output

To AUDIO/ VIDEO IN

Connect Controller to VCR

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel.

How to control the cable box

This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable box.

● The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box. This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s Remote.

● The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable box. This allows the VCR to change your cable box’s channel number during timer recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 71. To set up the Controller, go to page 16.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

2 7

3 – 6

Setting cable box input channel & brand

After installation, set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.

Turn on cable box

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

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU.

Access Cable Set Up screen

Press

@ #

to move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press ﬁ or OK.

@ #

Press

to move the arrow to “CABLE SET UP”, then press ﬁ or OK.

Select cable box input channel

Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “INPUT CH”. Your selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR.

● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel

Press @ # until the channel number representing the cable box’s output (ON CH2 – ON CH9) appears on the screen.

● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel

@ #

Press screen.

● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-1) or AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-2) connectors on the rear panel

Press on the screen.

● If you do not use a cable box

Press

until “ON F-1” appears on the

@ #

until “ON L-1” or “ON L-2” appears

@ #

until “OFF” appears on the screen.

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND 1

TEST MODE

SELECT

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND 1

TEST MODE

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

DBS SET UP

OFF

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

OFF

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS

THEN PRESS [OK]

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Enter cable box brand

Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “BRAND”.

@ #

Press

to enter the

FUNCTION SET UP

CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND 1

TEST MODE

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

brand code from the list shown to the right.

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

SELECT

EXIT

Engage test mode

Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press OK.

NOTE:

If you do not engage the test mode in step 6, “INPUT CH” and “BRAND” are not set.

● If the cable box’s channel changes to 9, setting is complete

FUNCTION SET UP

CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND 1

DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO

TEST MODE

Press @ # to move

the arrow to “YES”, then press

SELECT

EXIT

OK and “CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.

● If the cable box’s channel does not change to 9

@ #

Press

Press OK.

Repeat step 5 until the cable box’s channel

to move the arrow to “NO”.

changes to 9 by entering another code.

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.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

If the VCR’s clock has not been set (with AUTO CLOCK set to ON)

“CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in step 3, then the Clock Set screen appears. Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12. If you press MENU after the clock has been set, the Cable Box Input Channel screen in step 4 appears.

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

CHANNEL 09?

YES NO

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

OFF

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND CODE

OFF

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 GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 HAMLIN 10, 18, 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 NOVAVISION 2, 8 OAK 7, 20 PANASONIC 13, 14 PULSER 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 RCA 13, 14 REGAL 10, 18, 23 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:

●

The Controller may not work with all types of cable box.

●

If your cable box does not respond to any code, you cannot use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

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DBS Receiver Control Setting

Suggested location

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

ATTENTION:

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

DBS receiver

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

NOTES:

●

The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using Express timer programing (墌 pg. 38). Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during VCR Plus+ timer recording. (You can also use “Satellite Auto Recording” (墌 pg. 64) if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer.)

●

If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input connectors and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input terminal.

Installing Controller

Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.

● Make sure the path between the Controller and the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is not blocked.

Your VCR

Controller (suggested locations)

DBS receiver

Attach Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller.

Connect DBS receiver to VCR

●

Controller (supplied)

RF output

Transmitter

ANTENNA IN

To Audio/Video output

To AUDIO/ VIDEO IN

If your DBS receiver does not have audio/ video output connectors

Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR.

If your DBS receiver has audio/video output

●

connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video output connectors on the DBS receiver.

NOTE:

Your VCR

CABLE

BOX

How to control the DBS receiver

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

● The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver. This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver’s Remote.

● The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number

during timer-recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 72. To set up the Controller, go to page 19.

When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its instruction manual.

Connect Controller to VCR

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel.

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● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

3 4

Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand

After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.

Turn on DBS receiver

Select a channel other than channel 205 on your DBS receiver.

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU.

Access DBS Receiver Set screen

Press

@ #

to move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press ﬁ or OK.

Press

@ #

to move the arrow to “DBS SET UP”, then press ﬁ or OK.

Select DBS receiver input channel

Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “INPUT CH”. Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR.

● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear panel

@ #

Press representing the DBS receiver’s output (ON CH3 or ON CH4) appears on the screen.

● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel

Press @ # until “ON F-1” appears on the screen.

● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-1) or AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-2) connectors on the rear panel

Press on the screen.

● If you do not use a DBS receiver

Press

until the channel number

@ #

until “ON L-1” or “ON L-2” appears

@ #

until “OFF” appears on the screen.

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET CABLE SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND

TEST MODE

SELECT

EXIT

FUNCTION SET UP

DBS SET UP

INPUT CH

BRAND

TEST MODE

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

DBS SET UP

OFF

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

OFF

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE \

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CABLE

/DBS

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Enter DBS Receiver’s brand

Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “BRAND”.

@ #

Press

to enter the brand code from the following list.

BRAND CODE

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

Engage test mode

Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press OK. The program currently received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds.

FUNCTION SET UP

DBS SET UP

EXIT

INPUT CH

BRAND

TEST MODE

SELECT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

OFF

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

5 6

NOTES:

●

The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver.

●

If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case, make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. In addition, if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer, you can also use “Satellite Auto Recording” (墌 pg. 64).

●

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

●

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

●

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

NOTE:

If you do not engage the test mode in step 6, “INPUT CH” and “BRAND” are not set.

● If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to 205,

setting is complete

Press @ # to move the arrow to “YES”, then press OK and “DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds.

● If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change

as shown above

@ #

1 Press

to move the arrow to “NO”.

2 Press OK. 3 Re-enter the correct code.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

FUNCTION SET UP

DBS SET UP

INPUT CH

DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER CHANGE TO

YES NO

SELECT

EXIT

INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP

OFF

CHANNEL 205?

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

Basic Playback

● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.

STOP/EJECT

1 2

(7/0)

REW ( )

FF ( )

POWER

VCR

IN F-1

CABLE

/DBS

POWER

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

● This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats.

● When playing back a tape, this VCR automatically identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS).

● When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR, you can use the Video Navigation function ( pg. 44).

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 tape will run for a few seconds while the

VCR searches for the tape number. If the tape number is found, it will be shown on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg. 59).

● The counter is reset automatically, however, it is not completely reset to “0:00:00”.

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

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ).

● Recording speed is automatically detected.

● If “V. CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default

setting) and “PICTURE CONTROL” is set to “AUTO”: ( pg. 56), “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking (only cassettes recorded in the S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS mode).

REW(1)

NOTES:

●

When you use the Video Navigation function, operate the

VCR only after the tape number is detected; otherwise, you cannot use the Video Navigation function.

●

It takes a moment until the image appears on the TV screen

when you play back a program recorded in LS5 mode. The picture may pause or the block noise may appear.

●

It will take a moment until the image appears when you play

back cut segments (segments for which recording was continued after stopping or pausing) or segments for which recording was switched from VHS mode (SP or EP) to D-VHS mode.

FF(¡)

STOP(7)

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 ).

To fast-forward (when it is not running)

Press FF ( ¡ ).

To eject the tape

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

● You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

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Basic Playback Features

● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Checking tape position

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

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

● When you perform an Index Search ( pg. 24).

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

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

B E

NOTES:

●

“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear ( pg. 59).

●

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

VCR

IN F-1

CABLE

/DBS

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.

Playing back tape repeatedly

— Repeat Playback

You can play back a tape repeatedly (50 times).

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

The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back 50 times.

To stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7

/0 ) on the front panel.

NOTE:

For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is not possible if the cassette was recorded in LS3 or LS5 mode.

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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 ( pg. 33). During slow motion playback, simply press CHANNEL + or – on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or – on the Remote) to adjust tracking.

1 Activate manual tracking

Press CHANNEL + and – on the front panel at the same time during playback.

2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen

Press CHANNEL + or –.

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

● To reactivate automatic tracking, press CHANNEL + and – on the front panel at the same time. The

automatic tracking becomes active again.

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:

S-VHS/VHS

L R

MIX

L R : Normally select this.

L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played

NORMAL: Sound on the normal track is played back. MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and

D-VHS

L R : Normally select this. L: Sound on the left channel is played back.

Hi-Fi sound is played back.

back.

: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played

back.

normal track are mixed and played back.

L R

: Sound on the right channel is played back.

L R

NORMAL

NOTES:

●

The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg. 59), 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.

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

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

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

1 Start search

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

2 Access distant code

To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away, press 4 or ¢ repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen (only if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg. 59)). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.

Beginning of the current program recorded

Previous program recorded

–2

● If you want to find the very beginning of the

desired program, press REW ( after playback starts.

–1

Current position on the tape

Next program recorded

Beginning of the 2nd next program recorded

2nd next

) or FF ( )

Skipping unwanted portions

— Skip Search

You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted portions of the tape.

Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times during playback.

Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes automatically.

To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press PLAY ( 3 ).

NOTE:

It is not possible to perform the Skip Search when you play back a D-VHS tape recorded in LS5 mode.

Other Useful functions for playback (S-VHS/VHS only)

You can also use the following functions for playback.

● Video Calibration ( pg. 56)

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 ( pg. 56)

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

● Digital R3 ( pg. 56)

This function applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance details and provides clear pictures.

● Video Stabilizer ( pg. 56)

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

Repeating wanted portions

— Skip Back

You can skip back (view at high speed) wanted portions of the tape.

Press Number key (1, 2 or 3) on the Remote during playback.

Each press initiates specified portion period of high speed rewind. When the specified portion of the tape is rewound, normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:

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

Number key Rewind Time

1 about 05 seconds 2 about 10 seconds 3 about 30 seconds

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How to read the Video Navigation screen for D-Theater tape*

If you insert a D-Theater tape and then press NAVI, the following screen appears. Press %ﬁ to move the arrow to the item that you want to watch, then press OK. Playback starts automatically after the selected item is located. The D-Theater indicator lights up when playing back a D-Theater tape.

* D-Theater is a technical specification based on D-VHS

standards that was developed for HD content. Commercial D-Theater titles can only be played back on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-Theater logo.

Title

Section

Chapter Navigation

TAPE TITLE: WORLD SOCCER

1. CHAPTER 1

2. CHAPTER 2

3. CHAPTER 3

4. CHAPTER 4

SECTOR 4-1

SECTOR 4-2

EXIT

SELECT

NAVI

SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK]

1 / 4

Chapter

Some D-Theater tapes or D-VHS tapes may contain the multiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. If a tape contains them, the icons appear on the top right corner of the TV screen when you press OSD.

Program Selection

PROG. 1

PROG. 2

During normal playback, press TV/VCR CH +/– on the Remote to select the desired program.

● It is impossible to select the program if the tape does not contain the multiple programs.

Sound Selection

1. STEREO

2. Dolby D

During normal playback, press A. MONITOR on the Remote to select the desired sound.

● It is impossible to select the sound if the tape does not contain the multiple sounds.

Angle Selection

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

During normal playback, press the number key "4" on the Remote to select the desired angle.

● It is impossible to select the angle if the tape does not contain the multiple angles.

Subtitle Selection

OFF

CC1

CC2

CC3

CC4

During normal playback, press SUBTITLE (number key "6") on the Remote to select the desired subtitle.

● It is impossible to select the subtitle if the tape does not contain the multiple subtitles.

NOTE:

When you record multiple programs or programs with multiple angles, it is impossible to change program on multiple program channel and angles with the control of this VCR. Select the desired program or angle with the control of the TV.

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Basic Recording

● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.

POWER

1 2

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

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

In addition, this VCR is equipped with the Video Navigation function, which allows you to quickly locate the programs you have recorded on a tape. When recording on this VCR, the tapes are automatically numbered so that every tape recorded on this VCR has a different tape number. With this function, the program information such as recording date, start time, channel number, and recording speed are also automatically stored in the VCR’s memory.

● For the Video Navigation function, see page 44. To memorize the recording date and start time for the Video Navigation function, the date and clock must be set correctly.

IN F-1

VCR

CABLE

/DBS

-b

REW (1)

STOP/EJECT (7/0)

POWER

-a

FF ( )

PAUSE (8)

STOP (7)

D-VHS Recording

Load a D-VHS cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

● The D-VHS indicator lights on the front display panel and the D-VHS recording mode is selected automatically.

Select recording channel

On the front panel: Press CHANNEL + or –.

On the Remote: a– Press TV/VCR CH + or –.

b– Press the Number keys.

Set recording speed

Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed.

● The recording speed changes each time REC SPEED is pressed. HS: When picture quality and sound quality is

important.

STD: When picture quality and recording time

are important.

LS3: To record for three times longer than in

STD mode, with picture quality that is equal to or better than S-VHS.

LS5: When recording time is important.

To record for five times longer than in STD mode.

Start recording

On the front panel: Press REC ( ¶ ).

On the Remote:

While holding REC ( ¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).

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S-VHS/VHS Recording

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

Select recording channel

On the front panel: Press CHANNEL + or –.

On the Remote: a– Press TV/VCR CH + or –.

b– Press the Number keys.

Set recording speed

Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed.

Start recording

On the front panel: Press REC ( ¶ ).

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

● If “V. CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting:  pg. 56), 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 ).

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 ).

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

Press FF ( ¡ ).

To eject the tape

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

● You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode

Recording Mode

Cassette

D-VHS S-VHS VHS

D-VHS Yes Yes Yes

S-VHS No Yes Yes

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

VHS No Yes* Yes

* To record on the VHS cassette with S-VHS quality, use the

S-VHS ET function ( pg. 61).

NOTES:

●

The D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS mode recordings are possible with this VCR.

●

To record in the D-VHS mode, use a D-VHS cassette.

●

To record in the S-VHS/VHS mode, you can use a D-VHS, S-VHS or VHS cassette.

To r ecord in S-VHS mode on D-VHS tapes:

Press D-VHS to turn off the D-VHS indicator. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON” ( pg. 60).

To r ecord in VHS mode on D-VHS tapes:

Press D-VHS to turn off the D-VHS indicator. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF” ( pg. 60).

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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 channel number, clock time, and the recording speed in sequence.

Features

● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”.

VCR

IN F-1

CABLE

/DBS

Channel No.

Recording Speed

● To display the VCR status including the time counter, the channel number and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-screen display” ( pg. 29).

Specifying recording length

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 8 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished.

During recording, press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the front display panel.

The record ( ) indicator starts flashing. Each time you press the button, recording length increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 8 hours).

To cancel an ITR, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

Clock Time

+ 64 hidden pages

JVC SR-VD400U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CAUTIONS

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Connections

INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play Setting

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

Clock Setting

Preparations

Tuner Setting

Cable Box Control Setting

Installing Controller

Setting cable box input channel & brand

DBS Receiver Control Setting

Installing Controller

Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

Basic Playback

Basic Playback Features

Checking tape position

Basic Recording

D-VHS Recording

S-VHS/VHS Recording

Changing display information