JVC SR-VS20U User Manual

Mini DV/S-VHS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SR-VS20U

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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.

LPT0589-001A

2 EN

Dear Customer,

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

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

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

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

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

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

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

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

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

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

TM

DSS

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

TM

is a trademark of

CAUTION:

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

ATTENTION:

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

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

ATTENTION:

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

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

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

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

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

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

2. Power Sources

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

3. Overloading

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

4. Power Cord Protection

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

5. Ventilation

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

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

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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

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

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

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

ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

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

2. Lightning

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

3. Power Lines

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

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

ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

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

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

4 EN

USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2. Product and Cart Combination

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

3. Water and Moisture

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

4. Object and Liquid Entry

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

5. Attachments

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

6. Cleaning

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

7. Heat

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

PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

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

2. Damage Requiring Service

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

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

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

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

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

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

4. Safety Check

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

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of

Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information

on a specific procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages 72 – 75 lists frequently-used terms, and

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

in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the remote control.

● The 墌 mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW
VCR . . .

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

● ”Cautions” on page 2

● ”Important Product Safety Instructions” on the previous pages

CONTENTS

I

NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6

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

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

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

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NITIAL SETTINGS 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Set DBS Receiver Output Channel &

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

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

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RECORDING 21

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

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

VHS deck ...........................................................................22

DV deck .............................................................................23

LAYBACK AND RECORDING

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FEATURES 24

Playback Features ...................................... 24

High-Speed Search ............................................................. 24

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ...............................24

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion/

Reverse Motion Playback ...................................................24

High-Speed Search (On the Remote Control)......................25

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback

(On the Remote Control) ....................................................25

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

(On the Remote Control) ....................................................25

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion (On the Remote Control) ... 25

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

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

Superimpose ...................................................................... 27

Repeat Playback ................................................................. 28

Counter Reset ..................................................................... 28

Next-Function Memory ......................................................28

Tape Position Indicator ....................................................... 28

Time Code ......................................................................... 28

Picture Control ...................................................................29

Video Stabilizer ..................................................................30

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

Digital TBC/NR .................................................................. 31

Select The Soundtrack (VHS deck) ..................................... 32

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

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

12BIT Mode Setting ............................................................ 33

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

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

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

When programmes overlap each other ............................... 47

Auto SP→EP Timer ............................................................. 48

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

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

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DITING 50

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

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

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

Edit From A Camcorder ............................... 54

Edit To Or From Another VCR ...................... 56

Audio Dubbing ........................................... 58

Insert Editing .............................................. 60

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YSTEM CONNECTIONS 62

Connecting To A Video Titler........................ 62

Connecting To A Printer............................... 63

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PECIAL FEATURES 64

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control .........................................64

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ............................. 65

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ........................66

Control Two JVC VCRs .......................................................67

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ROUBLESHOOTING 68

Power ........................................................ 68

Tape Transport ............................................ 68

Playback .................................................... 68

Recording ................................................... 68

Timer Recording.......................................... 69

Other Problems .......................................... 70

Q

Playback .................................................... 71

Recording ................................................... 71

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

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NDEX 72

Front View .................................................. 72

Rear View .................................................. 73

Display Panel ............................................. 73

Remote Control ........................................... 74

List Of Terms............................................... 75

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PECIFICATIONS Back Cover

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

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 71

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Basic Connections

Connections

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer
(not supplied)

ANTENNA IN
(Antenna or
Cable input)

ANTENNA IN

VHF/UHF

TV OUT

TV OUT

VIDEO
OUT

OUT1 OUT2IN

CABLE

BOX

VIDEO

AUDIO
OUT

IN

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OUT1

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OUT2

AUDIO

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (墌 pg. 76).

1

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

2

CONNECT VCR TO TV

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

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a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the

ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the VCR.

c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV

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

d– Connect an Audio/Video cable between the

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT 2 connectors on the rear of
the VCR and the Audio/Video input connectors on
the TV. Set your TV in video input mode or A/V
input mode. Refer to the TV Instruction Manual.

S-VIDEO Connection

●

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

CONNECT VCR TO

Audio/Video

Cable (supplied)

RF Cable
(supplied)

TV

NOTES:

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For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW 墌 pg. 73).

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

POWER SOURCE

Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be

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

FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE

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

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simple recording (墌 pg. 22, 23).

S-VIDEO Connection

CONNECT VCR TO TV

a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of "Basic Connections" (墌 pg. 6).
b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT 2 jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer
(not supplied)

EN 7

ANTENNA IN
(Antenna or
Cable input)

TV OUT

ANTENNA IN

VHF/UHF

TV OUT

S-VIDEO
OUT

S-Video Cable

(supplied)

RF Cable
(supplied)

CABLE

OUT1 OUT2IN

BOX

VIDEO
OUT

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R

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/Video

Cable (supplied)

S VIDEO IN

AUDIO
OUT

IN

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OUT1

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AC Outlet

Back of VCR

TV

NOTES:

●

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

●

To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to the AV mode using the TV's remote control.
You can also use the TV/VCR button on the VCR's remote control to set your TV to the AV mode. (墌 pg. 64)

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Plug & Play

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

ATTENTION

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

IMPORTANT

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

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

INITIAL SETTINGS

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

The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting
data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast
channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is
a PBS channel in your area.

PLUG & PLAY SETUP

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (墌 pg. 6). Then
connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not

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power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will
be set automatically.

NOTES:

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Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set
function scans all the channels received by your VCR
to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock.
"Auto" blinks on the front display panel during Auto
clock set.

●

Auto channel set is performed next. The auto channel
set function scans all the channels that are receivable
by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each
receivable channels to the C
non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the
channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned
and set.

●

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

●

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

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buttons. It skips

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During Initial Auto Clock Set

"Auto" blinks.

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

During Auto Channel Set

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

Plug & Play Completed

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

INFORMATION

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

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

What To Do If Plug & Play Has Failed

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from
an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto (墌 pg. 11) or
Manual Clock Set (墌 pg. 12) procedure. Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again.

● If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal
available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then power on and power off the VCR; the Plug &
Play function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If Plug & Play is not
performed but the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (墌 pg. 12). Auto channel
set has not yet taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (墌 pg. 13).

Language

POWER

OK

EN 9

This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in
English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed
on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this
procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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DV S-VHS

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar

3

(arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by
pressing %fi, then press

OK or #.

POWER

SELECT LANGUAGE

2

4

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "LANGUAGE"

4

by pressing %fi, then press
OK or # to select the
desired language.

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
TUNER SET

=INITIAL SET

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

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE ENGLISH

GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET

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

MENU

5

3

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POWER

OK

Clock

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen,
move the highlight bar

3

(arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by

POWER

2

pressing %fi, then press
OK or #.

ACCESS CLOCK SET

4

SCREEN

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) at the Initial Set

4

screen to “CLOCK SET” by
pressing %fi, then press
OK or #.

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

MAIN MENU

MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET
TUNER SET

=INITIAL SET

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

INITIAL SET

=CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET

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

MENU

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EN 11

Semi-Auto

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

SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON

At the Clock Set screen,
press OK or # repeatedly

5

to move the highlight bar
to "AUTO CLOCK" and
press %fi to set to "ON".
a– To select the Host

Channel — go to step 6

b– To select the D.S.T.

mode — go to step 7

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

CLOCK SET

TIME DATE YEAR

1:00 PM 12/24 00 THU

AUTO CLOCK : ON

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

MENU

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NOTE:

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

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

You can either select "AUTO" or enter a PBS channel

3

number. Move the highlight bar to "HOST CH" by

6

pressing OK or #, then press %fi to set to "AUTO" or
the desired PBS channel number.

NOTE:

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

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

You have three choices:

a– Select "AUTO" and the adjustment to your VCR's

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

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

on the clock itself.

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

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

**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

12 EN

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

SELECT TIME ZONE

You can select the time zone automatically or manually.
Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by pressing OK

8

or #, then press CH +/– or %fi to select "AUTO" or the
desired time zone.

AUTO ATLANTIC
HAWAII EASTERN
ALASKA CENTRAL
PACIFIC MOUNTAIN

NOTE:

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

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

9

IMPORTANT

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

Manual

SET TIME

Press CH +/– or %fi until
the desired time appears,

5

then press OK or #.

● Press and hold CH +/–

or %fi to change the
time by 30-minute
increments.

● When the time is

entered manually, "AUTO CLOCK" will be automati­cally set to "OFF", and "HOST CH" and "TIME ZONE"
will disappear.

TIME DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00

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

SET DATE

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

6

● Press and hold %fi to change the date by 15-day

increments.

SET YEAR

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

7

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

Press %fi to select the desired mode.

a– Set to "ON" so that the adjustment to your VCR's

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clock will be made on the clock itself.
b– Set to "OFF" if Daylight Saving Time does not apply

to you.

CLOCK SET

START CLOCK

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

9

To Make Corrections

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

EN 13

POWER

OK

Set Receivable Channels

Tuner

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

1

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

2

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by

3

pressing %fi, then press
OK or #.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL

POWER

2

4

SET

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "AUTO CHAN-

4

NEL SET" by pressing %fi,
then press OK or #.

● Receivable channels in

your area are
automatically assigned to
the CH +/– buttons, and
non-receivable channels
are skipped.

MAIN MENU

MODE SET
VHS MODE SET
DV MODE SET

=TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

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

TUNER SET

BAND CATV

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

MENU

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INFORMATION

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

NOTES:

●

At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COM­PLETED” appears on screen.

●

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

RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN

Press MENU.

5

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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OK

CH

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

1

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

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

2

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET
SCREEN

Move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "MANUAL

3

CHANNEL SET" by
pressing %fi, then press
OK or #.

2

ADD OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL

4

Input the channel number
using the NUMBER keys or

4

by pressing CH +/– or

%fi, then press OK or # to
set to "SKIP". Repeat for
each channel you want to
skip. Input the channel
number using the

NUMBER keys, then press
OK or # to set to "ADD" the channel.

TUNER SET

BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET

=MANUAL CHANNEL SET

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

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

MENU

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU.

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5

Cable Box
Control

Suggested Location

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

ATTENTION:

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

EN 15

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

Situate And Connect
Controller

SITUATE CONTROLLER

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

1

unobstructed.

ATTACH CONTROLLER

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strip.

2

Your VCR

Controller

Cable box

Transmitter

ANTENNA

RF output

To

To

IN

or

Cable box

Controller
(suggested
locations)

To
Audio/video
output

To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN

CONNECT CABLE BOX TO
VCR

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

3

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

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

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

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

NOTE:

When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction
manual.

CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

4

Your VCR

CABLE

BOX

About Your Cable Box

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

●

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

●

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

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 65. To set up the Controller
go to page 16.

16 EN

POWER

OK

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Set Cable Box Output
Channel & Cable Box Brand

TURN ON CABLE BOX

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

1

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

2

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

3

POWER

2

4

ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN

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

4

ACCESS CABLE BOX SET
SCREEN

Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to

5

“CABLE BOX SET”, then
press OK or #.

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET

=CABLE BOX SET

DBS RECEIVER SET

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

INITIAL SET

MENU

SELECT CABLE BOX

3

OUTPUT CHANNEL

Your selection depends on
how your cable box is

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connected to your VCR.

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

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

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

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

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

CABLE BOX SET

OFF

ACCESS CABLE BOX

OK

BRAND SET SCREEN

Press OK.

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INFORMATION

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll
free at 1-800-537-5722.

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

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Cable Box Code from the
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
shown below, then press
OK.

● If the cable box’s

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

● If the cable box's channel does not change to 9, press

%fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to "NO", then
press OK. By entering another code, repeat step 8 until
the cable box’s channel changes to 9.

● If the channel does not change after going through all

the code numbers listed for your model of cable box,
then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25.

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND CODE

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

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

1

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

THEN (OK) TO TEST

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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DBS Receiver
Control

Suggested Location

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

ATTENTION:

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

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

Situate And Connect
Controller

Your VCR

Your VCR

Controller

DBS receiver

RF output

Transmitter

ANTENNA

CABLE

BOX

Controller
(suggested locations)

To

To

IN

To
Audio/video
output

or

To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN

DBS receiver

SITUATE CONTROLLER

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

1

unobstructed.

ATTACH CONTROLLER

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.

2

CONNECT DBS RECEIVER
TO VCR

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

3

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

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

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

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

NOTE:

When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its
instruction manual.

About Your DBS Receiver

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

●

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

●

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

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 66. To set up the Controller
go to page 19.

CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

4

EN 19

POWER

OK

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Channel & DBS Receiver
Brand

TURN ON DBS RECEIVER

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

1

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or F-1 or L-1) on

2

POWER

2

4

3

4

which the signals from the DBS receiver are received.

ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN

Press MENU.

ACCESS INITIAL SET
SCREEN

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

MENU

ACCESS DBS RECEIVER SET

1

DV S-VHS

3

SCREEN

Press %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to

5

“DBS RECEIVER SET”, then
press OK or #.

INITIAL SET

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET

=DBS RECEIVER SET

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

SELECT DBS RECEIVER
OUTPUT CHANNEL

Your selection depends on
how your DBS receiver is

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connected to your VCR.

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

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

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

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

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

DBS RECEIVER SET

OFF

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

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

ACCESS DBS RECEIVER
BRAND SET SCREEN

Press OK.

7

2

4

SET DBS RECEIVER BRAND

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

8

DBS Receiver Code from
the following list, then
press OK.

BRAND CODE

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

● After OK is pressed, the program currently received

through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10
seconds.

● If the DBS receiver's channel changes to the channel

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

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

● If the DBS receiver's channel does not change as

shown above, press %fi to move the highlight bar
(arrow) to "NO", then press OK. Re-enter the correct
code.

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

4 0

THEN (OK) TO TEST

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll
free at 1-800-537-5722.

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

STOP

DV

PLAY

PLAY

SHUTTLE

S-VHS

DV

Simple

1

Playback

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

EJECT

EJECT

2

EN 21

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. Don’t apply too much
pressure when inserting.

● VHS deck

The VCR’s power comes on automatically.
The counter is automatically reset to "0:00:00".

DV deck

First turn on the VCR and load the cassette.
If the VCR is turned off, the VCR’s power does not
come on when a Mini DV cassette is inserted.

● VHS deck

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

DV deck

If the cassette's erase protection switch is set to
"SAVE", playback begins automatically. It takes about
15 seconds until the playback picture appears.

SELECT DECK

Press S-VHS or DV.

REW (Rewind)

Usable cassettes

VHS deck

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

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

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder.

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

** This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS

cassettes*, both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes.

*

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

DV deck

Only cassettes marked can be used with the DV deck.

● This VCR is equipped with the DVCAM™ Playback capability.

● During DVCAM™ playback, "SP" appears on the TV screen and the front display panel.

● During DVCAM™ playback, noise may appears depending on the recorded tape.

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S-VHS

FF (Fast-Forward)

FIND PROGRAM START
POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward,

3

press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) light.
"VIDEO CALIBRATION" appears on the screen (when

4

VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to "ON" (VHS deck only)

 pg. 34).

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP. The VHS or DV play indicator (#) goes off.
Then press EJECT on the VHS deck or DV deck to

5

remove the cassette.

22 EN

STOP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

CH

REC

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

VHS Deck

Simple
Recording

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

VHS record indicator

S-VHS

EJECT

LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety
tab intact.

1

.

SELECT VHS DECK

Press S-VHS .

2

SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL

Press CH +/–. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few

3

seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

4

START RECORDING

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

5

VHS record indicator ( ) lights.

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

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2

4

CH

S-VHS

PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During record pause, you can change the recording

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channel by using the CH +/– buttons or NUMBER keys.

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

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP. The VHS record indicator ( ) goes off.
Then press EJECT on the VHS deck to remove the

7

PAUSE

cassette.

NOTE:

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

STOP

DV

DV

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

CH

REC

DV Deck

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EJECT

NUMBER

DV record indicator

123

456

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1

SP/LP

PLAY

REC

T W

89

0

DV S-VHS

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LOAD A CASSETTE

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection
switch set to "REC".

1

SELECT DV DECK

Press DV.

2

SELECT RECORDING
CHANNEL

Press CH +/–. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few

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seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

SET TAPE SPEED

Press SP/LP to set the recording speed.

4

ENTER

START RECORDING

2

4

CH

PAUSE

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

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record indicator ( ) lights.

PAUSE/RESUME
RECORDING

Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During record pause, you can change the recording

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channel by using the CH +/– buttons or NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

Press STOP. The DV record indicator ( ) goes off. Then
press EJECT on the DV deck to remove the cassette.

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NOTES:

●

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

●

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