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SR-VD400U
D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
LPT0789-001A
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and
Serial No. which are located on the
rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
MTP
NTSC
2 EN
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
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC
120V`, 60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use
any other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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.
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.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished
works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.
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+, C
3
and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
DSS
TM
is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics. DISH Network
TM
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.
MTP
NTSC
EN 3
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured
to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,
use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please
read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this booklet for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. If your product is intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered.
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
4 EN
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.
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 short-
out 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)
EN 5
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 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).
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.
VHS playback
Early symptom Late symptom
D-VHS playback
Block noise Still image Black screen
6 EN
CONTENTS
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 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
EN 7
S400
DV IN
D THEATER
REGION 1
i.LINK IN/OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL
R
Y
L
P
B
/C
B
VIDEO
P
R
/C
R
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
(L-1)
IN
(L-2)
REMOTE PAUSE/
AV COMPULINK
CABLE BOX
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
VHF/UHF
RL
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
Connections
Basic Connection
1
Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the
accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”
( pg. 89).
2
Situate VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
3
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.
4
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.)
5
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.
Matching
Transformer
(not supplied)
AC Power
Cord
Audio Cable
(supplied)
TV
ANTENNA IN
(Antenna or cable input)
Back of VCR
AC Outlet
Antenna or Cable
Flat Feeder
Coaxial Cable
AUDIO OUT
To Audio
Input
Connectors
RF Cable
(supplied)
To 75 Ω terminal
ANTENNA
OUT
Video Cable
(not
supplied)
To Video
Input
Connectors
VIDEO OUT
8 EN
S400
DV IN
D THEATER
REGION 1
i.LINK IN/OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL
R
Y
L
P
B
/C
B
VIDEO
P
R
/C
R
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
(L-1)
IN
(L-2)
REMOTE PAUSE/
AV COMPULINK
CABLE BOX
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
VHF/UHF
RL
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
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).
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.
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.
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.
S400
DV IN
D THEATER
REGION 1
i.LINK IN/OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL
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Y
L
P
B
/C
B
VIDEO
P
R
/C
R
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
(L-1)
IN
(L-2)
REMOTE PAUSE/
AV COMPULINK
CABLE BOX
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
VHF/UHF
RL
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR (cont.)
Antenna or Cable
Flat Feeder
Coaxial Cable
AC Outlet
TV
Matching
Tr ansformer
(not supplied)
Audio Cable
(supplied)
ANTENNA IN
(Antenna or cable input)
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO OUT
AC Power
Cord
Back of VCR
S-Video Cable
(supplied)
RF Cable (supplied)
S-VIDEO IN
Antenna or Cable
Flat Feeder
Coaxial Cable
AC Outlet
TV
Audio Cable
(supplied)
Component
Video Output
AUDIO
OUT
AC Power
Cord
Back of VCR
Component
Video Cable
(not supplied)
RF Cable (supplied)
ANTENNA IN
(Antenna or cable input)
Matching
Transformer
(not supplied)
ANTENNA
OUT
ANTENNA
OUT
EN 9
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).
INITIAL SETTINGS
Plug & Play
Setting
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.
1
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.
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.
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
During Initial Auto Clock Set
“Auto” blinks.
During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed
as they are scanned and set.
* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed”
below.
Plug & Play Completed
The current time is
displayed. (“PM” lights up
during the afternoon.)
IN F-1
+
10 EN
Clock Setting
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
1
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
2
Access Clock Set screen
1
Press
@
#
to move
the arrow to
“INITIAL SET
UP”, then press fi
or OK.
2
Press
@
#
to move
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).
● 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
TV
CABLE
/DBS
1 7
2 – 6
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK OFF
GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
EN 11
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.
3
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.
4
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.
* 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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK ON
GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
HOST CH [TV]
D.S.T AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
TIME ZONE
RETURN
AUTO CLOCK SET TIME – –:– – AM DATE 1/1 (WED) 2003
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
12 EN
Setting clock manually
— Manual Clock Set
First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the
following steps.
3
Access Manual Clock Set screen
Press %fi to move the arrow to “MANUAL
CLOCK SET”, then press OK.
4
Set time
Press
@
#
until the
desired time appears,
then press fi.
● Holding
@
#
changes the time in
30-minute intervals.
5
Set date
Press
@
#
until the desired date appears, then
press fi.
● Holding
@
#
changes the date in 15-day
intervals.
6
Set year
Press
@
#
until the desired year appears.
7
Select D.S.T. mode
Press %fi to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”,
then press
@
#
to select “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.
8
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
@
#
.
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
8
3 – 7
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
TIME – –:– –
1/1 (WED)
2003
D.S.T OFF
YEAR
DATE
RETURN
MANUAL CLOCK SET
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
EN 13
Tuner Setting
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).
1
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
2
Access Tuner Set Up screen
1
Press
@ #
to move
the arrow to
“TUNER SET UP”,
then press fi or
OK.
2
Press
@ #
to move
the arrow to
“TUNER SET”,
then press fi or OK.
3
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”.
4
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.
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
BAND
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
TV
DBS SET UP
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
TUNER SET CABLE SET UP
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
1 4
2 3
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
AUTO CHANNEL SET
SCANNING...
PRESS [MENU] TO END
DBS SET UP
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
TUNER SET CABLE SET UP
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
TUNER SET
BAND
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
TV
CABLE SET UP DBS SET UP
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
● 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”.
14 EN
3
Access Manual Channel Set screen
Press %fi to move
the arrow to
“MANUAL CH SET”,
then press OK.
4
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
@
#
to set to “ADD”.
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
@#
to input a
channel number
you want to skip.
2 Press %fi to move
the arrow to “ADD/SKIP”, then press
@
#
to set
to “SKIP”.
3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.
5
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the
channels you do not want manually.
1
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
2
Access Tuner Set Up screen
1
Press
@ #
to move the arrow to “TUNER SET
UP”, then press fi or OK.
2
Press
@ #
to move the arrow to “TUNER SET”,
then press fi or OK.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
1 5
2 – 4
4
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
BAND
AUTO CH SET
MANUAL CH SET
TV
DBS SET UP
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
TUNER SET CABLE SET UP
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
OR NUMBER KEYS
CH [TV]
ADD/SKIP ADD
RETURN
45
SELECT WITH ARROW
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
MANUAL CH SET
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
OR NUMBER KEYS
CH [TV]
ADD/SKIP
RETURN
SELECT WITH ARROW
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
MANUAL CH SET
SKIP
46
EN 15
CABLE
BOX
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).
Installing Controller
1
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.
2
Attach Controller
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
the back of the Controller.
3
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.
4
Connect Controller to VCR
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX
Controller connector on the rear panel.
Cable Box
Control
Setting
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.
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.
Cable box
Cable box
Your VCR
Controller
(suggested
locations)
Transmitter
Your VCR
To
ANTENNA
IN
To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
To
RF output
To
Audio/video
output
or
Controller
(supplied)
16 EN
Setting cable box input
channel & brand
After installation, set the cable box input channel and its
brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work
correctly.
1
Turn on cable box
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your
cable box.
2
Access Main Menu screen on VCR
Press MENU.
3
Access Cable Set Up screen
1
Press
@ #
to move
the arrow to
“TUNER SET UP”,
then press fi or
OK.
2
Press
@ #
to move
the arrow to
“CABLE SET UP”,
then press fi or OK.
4
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
@
#
until “ON F-1” appears on the
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
@
#
until “ON L-1” or “ON L-2” appears
on the screen.
● If you do not use a cable box
Press
@
#
until “OFF” appears on the screen.
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
3 – 6
2 7
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
DBS SET UP
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
INPUT CH
BRAND 1
TEST MODE
OFF
TUNER SET CABLE SET UP
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
INPUT CH
BRAND 1
TEST MODE
OFF
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
CABLE SET UP
● 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”.
EN 17
5
Enter cable box brand
Press %fi to move
the arrow to
“BRAND”.
Press
@
#
to enter the
brand code from the
list shown to the
right.
6
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
Press
@
#
to move
the arrow to
“YES”, then press
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
1 Press
@
#
to move the arrow to “NO”.
2 Press OK.
3 Repeat step 5 until the cable box’s channel
changes to 9 by entering another code.
4 If the channel does not change after going
through all the code numbers listed for your
model of cable box, then try all the other
numbers.
7
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
BRAND CODE
ARCHER 1, 5, 17
CABLETENNA 1, 17
CABLEVIEW 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CITIZEN 15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CURTIS 2, 8
DIAMOND 1, 17
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
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.
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.
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
INPUT CH
BRAND 1
TEST MODE
OFF
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
CABLE SET UP
INPUT CH
BRAND 1
TEST MODE
OFF
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
CABLE SET UP
YES NO
DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO
CHANNEL 09?
18 EN
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
The following procedure is required if you receive
satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast
Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to
automatically switch the DBS receiver’s channels during
timer recording.
NOTES:
●
The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver
channels using the Controller when the VCR has been
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
1
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.
2
Attach Controller
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
the back of the Controller.
3
Connect DBS receiver to VCR
●
If your DBS receiver does not have audio/
video output connectors
Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS
receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the
rear of your VCR.
●
If your DBS receiver has audio/video output
connectors
Connect an audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of
the VCR and the audio/video output connectors
on the DBS receiver.
NOTE:
When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its
instruction manual.
4
Connect Controller to VCR
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX
Controller connector on the rear panel.
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.
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.
CABLE
BOX
DBS receiver
DBS receiver
Your VCR
Controller
(suggested
locations)
Transmitter
Your VCR
To
ANTENNA IN
To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
To
RF output
To
Audio/Video
output
or
Controller
(supplied)
EN 19
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.
1
Turn on DBS receiver
Select a channel other than channel 205 on your
DBS receiver.
2
Access Main Menu screen on VCR
Press MENU.
3
Access DBS Receiver Set screen
1
Press
@ #
to move
the arrow to
“TUNER SET UP”,
then press fi or
OK.
2
Press
@ #
to move
the arrow to “DBS
SET UP”, then
press fi or OK.
4
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
@
#
until the channel number
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
@
#
until “ON L-1” or “ON L-2” appears
on the screen.
● If you do not use a DBS receiver
Press
@
#
until “OFF” appears on the screen.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE \
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
2
3 4
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
DBS SET UP
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
INPUT CH
BRAND
TEST MODE
OFF
40
TUNER SET CABLE SET UP
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
INPUT CH
BRAND
TEST MODE
OFF
40
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
DBS SET UP
● 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”.
20 EN
5
Enter DBS Receiver’s brand
Press %fi to move
the arrow to
“BRAND”.
Press
@
#
to enter the
brand code from the
following list.
6
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.
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.
7
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
5 6
7
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.
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
INPUT CH
BRAND
TEST MODE
OFF
40
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
DBS SET UP
FUNCTION SET UP
INITIAL SET UPTUNER SET UP
THEN PRESS [OK]
YES NO
DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER CHANGE TO
CHANNEL 205?
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
SELECT
OK
EXIT
MENU
DBS SET UP
INPUT CH
OFF
BRAND CODE
JVC (DISH Network) 51
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) 51
SONY (DSS) 41
RCA (DSS) 40
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POWER
STOP/EJECT
(7/0)
1 2
REW ( )
FF ( )
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
Basic
Playback
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).
1
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.
2
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).
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.
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
POWER
REW(1)
2
FF(¡)
STOP(7)
● 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”.
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.
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C
B
Basic
Playback
Features
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 “
” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”
(End) shows you where you are on the tape.
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.
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.
B
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)
A
B E
● 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
TV
CABLE
/DBS
D
C
B
EN 23
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 : Normally select this.
Hi-Fi sound is played back.
L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played
back.
R
: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played
back.
NORMAL: Sound on the normal track is played back.
MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and
normal track are mixed and played back.
D-VHS
L R : Normally select this.
L: Sound on the left channel is played back.
R
: Sound on the right channel is played back.
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.
C
NORMAL
MIX
L R
L R
D
L R
L
R
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.
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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.
● If you want to find the very beginning of the
desired program, press REW (
) or FF ( )
after playback starts.
NOTE:
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is
resumed from recording pause.
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 highest-
possible 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.
Current position
on the tape
Beginning of the current
program recorded
Beginning of the 2nd next
program recorded
–1
1
2
–2
3
Previous
program
recorded
Next
program
recorded
2nd next
4
¢
F
E
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.
G
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.
H
Number key Rewind Time
1 about 05 seconds
2 about 10 seconds
3 about 30 seconds
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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.
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
EXIT
1. CHAPTER 1
TAPE TITLE: WORLD SOCCER
1 / 4
SELECT
OK
2. CHAPTER 2
3. CHAPTER 3
4. CHAPTER 4
NAVI
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS
THEN PRESS [OK]
Chapter Navigation
SECTOR 4-1
SECTOR 4-2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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IN F-1
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POWER
STOP/EJECT (7/0)
1 2
4
Basic
Recording
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.
D-VHS Recording
1
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.
2
Select recording channel
On the front panel:
Press CHANNEL + or –.
On the Remote:
a– Press TV/VCR CH + or –.
or
b– Press the Number keys.
3
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.
4
Start recording
On the front panel:
Press REC ( ¶ ).
On the Remote:
While holding REC ( ¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
2
-b
POWER
PAUSE (8)
STOP (7)
FF ( )
REW (1)
1
4
3
2
-a
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (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”.
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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.
It may be unlawful to record or play back
copyrighted material without the consent of the
copyright owner.
S-VHS/VHS Recording
1
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,
cover the hole with adhesive tape before
inserting the cassette.
2
Select recording channel
On the front panel:
Press CHANNEL + or –.
On the Remote:
a– Press TV/VCR CH + or –.
or
b– Press the Number keys.
3
Set recording speed
Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed.
4
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.
Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode
Cassette
Recording Mode
D-VHS S-VHS VHS
D-VHS Yes Yes Yes
S-VHS No Yes Yes
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 record 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 record 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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B
B
Basic
Recording
Features
A
B
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.
● 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.
Channel No.
Recording Speed
Clock Time
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)
VCR
TV
CABLE
/DBS
A
B
● 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”.
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