JVC SR-VS30U User Manual

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Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

A.MONITOR

VCR TVCABLE/DBS

TV/VCRA/B DISPLAY

T W

123

456

DBS

DAILY(M-F)

C. RESET

AUX

CANCEL

START STOP DATE CH

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

SP/LP

PROG

SP/EP

PLAY

STOP

REC

TV CH +

TV VOL Ð

TV CH Ð

PROG CHECK

DV S-VHS

SHUTTLE

POWER

ENTER/OSD

WEEKLY

TIMER

PAUSE

TV VOL +

POWER

JOG/

EJECT

PULL-OPEN

PAUSEPLAYSTOP

DUB

S-VHS REC

REW FF

CH – / +

PUSH / TURN

S-VHS

24HR QUICK

PROGRAM

EJECT

PULL-OPEN

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.

LPT0680-001A

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Dear Customer,

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

CAUTIONS

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.

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 120Vd, 60Hz only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION:

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

ATTENTION:

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

Note to CATV system installer:

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

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

1. DO NOT

...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

3. DO NOT

4. DO NOT VCR or on the Remote.

5. AVOID

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

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 is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.

● 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 the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.

● 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.

place the VCR . . .

block the VCR’s ventilation openings. place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote. place anything which might spill on the top of the

violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

CAUTION:

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

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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.

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

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

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

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

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

2. Product and Cart Combination

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

3. Water and Moisture

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

4. Object and Liquid Entry

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

5. Attachments

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

6. Cleaning

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

7. Heat

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

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

● 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 6 – 11 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

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

mark signals a reference to another page for

墌

instructions or related information.

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

pages 3 – 4

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CONTENTS

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INDEX 6

FRONT VIEW ..........................................................................6

REAR VIEW .............................................................................7

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL .........................................................8

REMOTE ..................................................................................9

How To Use ............................................................................9

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) ...................................10

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck) .....................................11

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 12

Basic Connections ..................................................... 12

S-VIDEO Connection ................................................. 13

INITIAL SETTINGS 14

Plug & Play Set .......................................................... 14

Language ................................................................... 15

Clock Set ................................................................... 16

Preparations ...........................................................................16

Semiauto Clock Set ................................................................17

Manual Clock Set ..................................................................17

Tuner Set ................................................................... 18

Auto Channel Set ...................................................................18

Manual Channel Set ..............................................................19

Cable Box Control Setting ......................................... 20

Installing Controller ...............................................................20

Setting cable box's brand and channel ...................................21

DBS Receiver Control Setting .................................... 23

Installing Controller ...............................................................23

Setting DBS receiver's brand and channel ..............................24

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK 26

Basic Playback ........................................................... 26

Basic Recording ......................................................... 27

Playback Features ...................................................... 28

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) .............28

Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................28

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................28

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) .....................................28

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........29

Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................29

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................29

Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................29

Repeat Playback ....................................................................30

Index Search ..........................................................................30

Next Function Memory ..........................................................30

Manual Tracking ....................................................................31

Soundtrack Selection .............................................................31

Recording Features .................................................... 32

Record One Program While Watching Another .....................32

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .................................................32

Elapsed Recording Time Indication ........................................33

Tape Remaining Time ............................................................33

Retake ...................................................................................34

Second Audio Recording .......................................................34

Active Video Calibration ........................................... 35

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

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

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK 36

Basic Playback ............................................................36

Basic Recording ..........................................................37

Playback Features .......................................................38

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) ............. 38

Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................38

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................38

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) .....................................38

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........39

Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................39

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................39

Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................39

Next Function Memory .......................................................... 40

Soundtrack Selection .............................................................40

Recording Features .....................................................41

Second Audio Recording .......................................................41

Record One Program While Watching Another .....................41

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ................................................41

Time Code ............................................................................. 41

TIMER RECORDING 42

VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ....................................42

Changing VCR Plus+

Guide Channel Number Set ................................................... 44

Guide Channel Number ........................................................45

Express Timer Programing ..........................................46

24HR Quick Programing ............................................48

Check, cancel and change programs .....................................50

To cancel or change a program... ..........................................50

When programs overlap each other .......................................51

Setting ......................................44

EDITING 52

Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...............................52

Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................52

Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ................................53

Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................53

Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...........................54

Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ...........................55

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DV Insert Editing (SP mode only) ...........................................62

AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only) .......................................... 63

Random Assemble Editing ..........................................64

64-program Editing Memory (8 programs x 8 scenes) ............64

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 66

Remote A/B Code Switching ..................................................66

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ............................................67

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control .................................68

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ...........................69

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 70

Mode Set ....................................................................70

TROUBLESHOOTING 77 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 81

PLAYBACK ............................................................................81

RECORDING .........................................................................81

TIMER RECORDING .............................................................81

SPECIFICATIONS 82

INDEX 83

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FRONT VIEW

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INDEX

POWER

POWER Button 墌pg. 15

DV Eject (EJECT ) Button 墌pg. 36, 37

STOP

Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot

PLAY

PAUSE

DV Button 墌pg. 36, 37

S-VHS Button 墌pg. 26, 27

VHS Cassette Loading Slot

Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button

墌

Random Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 65

VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 56, 62

VHS Eject (EJECT ) Button 墌pg. 26, 27

DV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) 墌pg. 56

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and

extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

EJECT

DV IN/OUT

Button 墌pg. 26, 27, 36, 37

Button 墌pg. 26, 36

Button 墌pg. 27, 28, 37, 38

STOP PLAY PAUSE

DUB

pg. 64

S-VHS

REC

REW

CH – / + PUSH / TURN

S-VHS

24HR. QUICK

PROGRAM

Dubbing Direction (DV / S-VHS) Indicators

pg. 52, 53

墌

Dubbing (DUB) Button 墌pg. 52, 53

R.A.EDIT

START

IN /OUT

INSERT A.DUB

Dubbing Direction ( / ) Buttons 墌pg. 52, 53

REC

Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c

Button 墌pg. 27, 37

DV mode Indicators 墌pg. 36, 37

Remote Sensor

Front Display Panel 墌pg. 8

VHS mode Indicators 墌pg. 26, 27

24HR QUICK PROGRAM Button 墌pg. 48

ADVANCED JOG Dial 墌pg. 26, 36, 48

INSERT Button 墌pg. 63

Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 64

Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌pg. 61

Remote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 56

AUDIO Input Connectors 墌pg. 56, 60, 62

S-VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 56, 62

EJECT

PULL-OPEN

To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the cover.

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REAR VIEW

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANTENNA IN

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA OUT

IN L-1

CABLE

BOX

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

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ANTENNA IN Connector 墌pg. 12

S VIDEO IN Connector 墌pg. 56, 58

VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors

pg. 56, 58

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S VIDEO OUT Connectors 墌pg. 13, 58

VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Connectors 墌pg. 58

AC Power Cord 墌pg. 12

ANTENNA OUT Connector 墌pg. 12

CABLE BOX Connector 墌pg. 20, 23

Cooling fan

This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR.

●

Do not remove it. Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the fan.

●

The fan may be activated even if the VCR is turned off.

●

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FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

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INDEX (cont.)

Symbolic Mode Indicators

PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH:

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

INSERT:

INSERT PAUSE:

AV INSERT:

AV INSERT PAUSE:

STILL: SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

Tape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 27, 37

Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 48

Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 48

“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 43, 47, 48

Tape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only)

pg. 33

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S-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) 墌pg. 72

“Cassette Loaded” Mark

Counter/Remain Display (VHS deck only)

pg. 33

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Time Code Display (DV deck only) 墌pg. 41

Channel/Mode Display (L-1 or F-1) 墌pg. 14

Clock Display 墌pg. 14

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REMOTE

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

C. RESET

CANCEL

START STOP DATE CH

PROG

TV VOL –

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch set to TV. (

墌

pg. 67)

A.MONITOR

POWER

PROG

TV/VCRA/B DISPLAY

CHECK

T W

123

456

DBS

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

SP/LP SP/EP

REW

REC

ENTER/OSD

DAILY(M-F)

WEEKLY

AUX

TIMER

DV S-VHS

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

TV CH +

TV CH –

JOG/

SHUTTLE

TV VOL +

How To Use

Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.

The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.

●

Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component.

●

The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.

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VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS Switch 墌pg. 67, 68, 69

TV/VCR Button 墌pg. 67

A/B Code Button 墌pg. 66

Number Keys 墌pg. 27, 37

DBS Button 墌pg. 47

CANCEL Button 墌pg. 50

Counter Reset (C.RESET) Button 墌pg. 33

STOP +/– Button 墌pg. 46

START +/– Button 墌pg. 46

PROG Button 墌pg. 46

Auto Tracking

SP/LP, SP/EP Button 墌pg. 27, 37

Rewind (REW

REC

Button 墌pg. 27, 37

L M N

STOP

r t

Button 墌pg. 26, 36

Button 墌pg. 15 TV CH +/– Button 墌pg. 67 MENU Button 墌pg. 15

OK Button 墌pg. 15

Random Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 65 JOG dial 墌pg. 29, 39

A. MONITOR Button 墌pg. 31, 40

(TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 67

POWER Button 墌pg. 15

DISPLAY Button 墌pg. 33

ENTER Button 墌pg. 67 On-Screen Display (OSD) Button 墌pg. 10, 11 PROG CHECK Button 墌pg. 50

DAILY (M–F) Button 墌pg. 43, 47

WEEKLY Button 墌pg. 43, 47

TIMER Button 墌pg. 43, 47

AUX Button 墌pg. 56

DATE +/– Button 墌pg. 47

CH +/– Button 墌pg. 27, 37

S-VHS Button 墌pg. 26, 27

DV Button 墌pg. 36, 37

Fast Forward (FF

d e f g

PLAY PAUSE

w e

Button 墌pg. 26, 36

Button 墌pg. 27, 37

Button 墌pg. 29, 39 TV Volume (VOL) +/– Button 墌pg. 67 Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button

pg. 64

墌

Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 64

JOG/SHUTTLE Button 墌pg. 29, 39

SHUTTLE Ring 墌pg. 29, 39

Button 墌pg. 31

) Button 墌pg. 26, 36

NOTE:

If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.

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INDEX (cont.)

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)

If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 71), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

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Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/EP

Timer Warning Display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timerrecording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear the display, press CANCEL on the Remote.

Tape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator appears on the TV screen when you press REW (

or FF ( mode or perform an Index Search ( position of “ “B” (beginning) or “E” (end) shows you where you are on the tape.

) from the Stop

pg. 30). The

墌

” in relation to

)

Beginning End

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position indicator may not appear correctly.

Index number 墌pg. 30

Tape Remaining Time Indicator

Counter Display 墌pg. 33

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 31

VHS Indicator

SAP Indicator 墌pg. 34

Stereo program Indicator 墌pg. 34

Day/Clock Display

Channel Position Number/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1) Dubbing Direction Indicators (DV “Cassette Loaded” Mark

To recall an indication

A Press DISPLAY/OSD.

B Press DISPLAY/OSD again to clear the display.

VHS) 墌pg. 52

]

●

All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, remain on the screen.

●

The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck)

If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 71), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen.

Operation Mode Indicators

Tape Speed SP/LP

Sound Mode Display 墌pg. 76

Timer Warning Display

ERROR Indicator*

* ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a

copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is not possible depending on the condition.

Time Code Display 墌pg. 41, 76

Audio Mode Display 墌pg. 40

DV Indicator

SAP Indicator 墌pg. 41

Stereo program Indicator 墌pg. 41

Day/Clock Display

Channel Position Number/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1) Dubbing Direction Indicators (VHS “Cassette Loaded” Mark

To recall an indication

A Press DISPLAY/OSD.

●

B Press DISPLAY/OSD again to clear the display.

●

DV) 墌pg. 53

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All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, remain on the screen.

The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

It’s essential that your VCR be properly connected.

Basic Connections

Antenna or Cable

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

AC Outlet

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Back of VCR

(supplied)

VIDEO

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

Audio/Video Cable

To Audio/Video

Input Connectors

RF Cable (supplied)

To 75 ohm Terminal

AC Power Cord

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

Check the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 82.

Situate the VCR.

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect the VCR to TV.

Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear panel of the VCR.

Connect the supplied RF cable between the ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal.

Connect the supplied Audio/Video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the Audio/Video input connectors on the TV.

●

Set your TV to AV mode.

●

For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.

●

To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the S-VIDEO connection described on page 13.

Connect the VCR to power source.

Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

●

The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet ( 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 turning on the VCR.)

pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is

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S-VIDEO Connection

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

Antenna or Cable

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S VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

S-Video

Cable

(supplied)

RF Cable

(supplied)

To 75 ohm Terminal

To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input

connectors . . .

Connect the VCR to TV.

Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as per “Basic Connections” (

Connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.

Connect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV’s AUDIO input connectors.

墌

pg. 12).

AUDIO

Yellow: Not connected

To S-VIDEO Input

Connector

AC Outlet

OUT

Connect the VCR to power source.

Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

●

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

Audio/Video Cable (supplied)

To Audio/Video Input Connectors

墌

pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is

NOTES:

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You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

●

To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to its AV mode. You can also use the

TV/VCR

button on the VCR's Remote to set your TV to the AV

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mode. (

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For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.

pg. 67)

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Plug & Play Set

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

ATTENTION:

●

If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (

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Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure.

pg. 16 – 19)

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INITIAL SETTINGS

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

Perform Plug & Play setup.

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (墌pg. 12). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

NOTES:

●

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

●

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

pg. 16) and “Tuner Set” (墌pg. 18). If, however, you want

墌

to add or delete channels, refer to “Manual Channel Set” (

pg. 19).

墌

During Initial Auto Clock Set

“Auto” blinks.

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

During Auto Channel Set

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

Plug&Play Completed

The current time is displayed.

INFORMATION

●

If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” ( 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”. (

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

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

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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 “Semiauto Clock Set” ( or “Manual Clock Set” (

●

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” (

墌

pg. 17).

pg. 17), the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except

墌

pg. 17) and “Auto Channel Set” (墌pg. 18) or “Manual Channel Set” (墌pg. 19).

墌

pg. 17)

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Language

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This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages — in English, Spanish or French. The default setting is “ENGLISH”.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Turn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Select the language.

Press highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or desired language is selected.

to move the

repeatedly until the

Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

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Clock Set

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable box.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Preparations

Turn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Access the Clock Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK SET”, then press OK or

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

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Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/ time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 4 in “Preparations” (

NOTE:

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

Set “Auto Clock” to “ON”.

Press OK or move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press

so that “ON” is selected.

Select the host channel.

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel number. Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”, then press PBS channel number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

Select the D.S.T. mode.

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press

AUTO

: Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock

automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel. Be sure to select the correct time zone manually in step 4.

: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock

itself.

: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply

OFF

to you.

Select the time zone.

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “TIME ZONE”, then press desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the button, the time zone changes as follows:

{

AUTO { ATLANTIC { EASTERN

{

MOUNTAIN { PACIFIC

{

(back to the beginning)

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

pg. 16), then go to the following steps.

墌

repeatedly to

repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired

repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

repeatedly until “AUTO” or the

CENTRAL

{

ALASKA { HAWAII

Complete the Semiauto Clock Set.

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

IMPORTANT

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

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.

Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 1 to 4 in “Preparations” (墌pg. 16), then go to the following steps.

Set time, date and year.

Press rt until the desired time appears, then press OK or e. Set the date and year in the same way.

●

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then press rt to select the desired setting.

OFF

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or change blinks, then press

Holding in 30-minute intervals, or changes the date in 15-day intervals.

changes the time

Select D.S.T. mode.

: Adjustment will be

made by the built-in clock itself.

: Select when Daylight

Saving Time does not apply to you.

Start clock.

repeatedly until the item you want to

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Tuner Set

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Auto Channel Set

Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting.

Turn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

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Access the Tuner Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or

Perform Auto Channel Set.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “AUTO CH SET”, then press OK or automatically set the receivable channels in your area in the order of their frequencies.

●

. You can

When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen. If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL–” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.

Return to the normal screen.

INFORMATION

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

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Manual Channel Set

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

Turn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

Access the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

Access the Tuner Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or

Access the Manual Channel Set screen.

Press highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or

To add channels

To skip channels

B C

to move the

Add or skip the desired channels.

Press the number keys to input a channel number you want to add. Press OK or “ADD”. Repeat A to B to add other channels.

Press

number you want to skip. Press OK or Repeat A and B to skip other channels.

to set to

or the number keys to select a channel

to set to “SKIP”.

Return to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

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Cable Box Control Setting

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 of both the cable box and DBS receiver.

Cable box

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

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+ (

pg. 42) or “Express Timer Programing” (墌pg. 46).

墌

Timer Programing”

Installing Controller

Situate the Controller.

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

Attach the Controller.

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

Your VCR

Controller

Your VCR

Cable box

To RF output

Transmitter

ANTENNA

CABLE

Controller (suggested locations)

BOX

To Audio/ video output

To AUDIO/ VIDEO IN

Make connections.

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

Connect the RF output connector on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN connector 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.

Connect the Controller to VCR.

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

How to control the cable box

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

●

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

●

The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable box. This allows the VCR to change your cable box’s channel

number during timer recording. Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 68. To set up the Controller, go to page 21.

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Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Access the Cable Box Set screen.

Press highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX SET”, then press OK or

to move the

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Setting cable box's brand and channel

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

Select the cable box’s channel.

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

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

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

If the cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/ VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel, press

“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen. If you do not use a cable box, press

appears on the screen.

until the channel

until “OFF”

until

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Turn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

Turn on the cable box.

Turn on the cable box’s power.

Access the Main Menu screen on the VCR.

Press MENU.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access the Cable Box Brand Set screen.

Press OK or e.

Enter the cable box’s brand.

Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code

from the following list, then press OK or e 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 changes to 9, setting is complete. Press OK.

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

Press

to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”, then press OK or e. Repeat step 8 until the cable box’s channel changes to

9 by entering another code. If the channel does not change after going through all

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

BRAND NAME CODE

ARCHER CABLETENNA CABLEVIEW CITIZEN CURTIS DIAMOND GC BRAND GEMINI GENERAL INSTRUMENTS HAMLIN JASCO JERROLD NOVAVISION OAK PANASONI C PULSER RCA REGAL REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX SPRUCER STARGATE TELEVIEW TOCOM UNIKA UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY ZENITH

1, 5, 17 1, 17 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 2, 8 1, 17 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 15 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 10, 18, 23 15 1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28 2, 8 7, 20 13, 14 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 13, 14 10, 18, 23 1, 16, 17 5, 16, 24 2, 8 7, 20 5, 16, 17, 24, 25 13, 14 5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25 5, 16, 24 1, 4, 16 1, 17 16, 17, 25 3, 9, 22 3, 9, 22

NOTES:

●

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

●

If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and 25, 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 output channel and brand again.

●

For customers in U.S.A.:

Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

If you are unable to set the

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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 channel during timer recording.

Control Setting

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 of both the DBS receiver and cable box.

DBS receiver

Your VCR

Controller

DBS receiver

Transmitter

Controller (suggested locations)

To RF

output

ANTENNA

To Audio/ video output

To AUDIO/ VIDEO IN

NOTES:

●

The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using “Express Timer Programing” ( Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during “VCR Plus+

●

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.

Timer Programing” (墌pg. 42).

墌

pg. 46).

Installing Controller

Situate the Controller.

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

Attach the Controller.

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

Make connections.

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

Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN connector 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.

Connect the Controller to VCR.

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX connector on

Your VCR

CABLE

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the rear panel.

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 69. To set up the Controller, go to page 24.

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Access the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Access the DBS Receiver Set screen.

Press highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER SET”, then press OK or

to move the

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

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Select the DBS receiver’s channel.

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

If the DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s ANTENNA IN connector on the rear panel, press

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

If the DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/ VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel, press

“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen. If you do not use a DBS receiver, press

appears on the screen.

until

until “OFF”

until

Turn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

Turn on the DBS receiver.

Turn on the DBS receiver’s power.

Access the Main Menu screen on the VCR.

Press MENU.

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Access the DBS Receiver Brand Set screen.

Press OK or e.

Enter the DBS receiver’s brand.

Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code

from the following list, then press OK or e. The program currently received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds.

BRAND NAME CODE

JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS)

If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the channel listed below for your brand, setting is complete.

JVC ] 100 ECHOSTAR ] 100 SONY ] 205 RCA ] 205

Press OK or e and “DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal screen.

If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change as shown above;

Press

then press OK or e. Repeat step 8.

to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”,

51 51 41 40

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.

●

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.

●

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

●

For customers in U.S.A.:

contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

If you are unable to set the Controller,

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Basic Playback

(VHS deck)

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK

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 pointed toward the VCR.

●

Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

●

The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

●

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

Select the VHS deck.

Press S-VHS.

●

The S-VHS button lights on the VCR.

Find the program start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW ( to the left. To go forward, press FF ( ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR to the right.

) or turn the ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR

) or turn the

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Start playback.

Press PLAY (4). “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears blinking on the TV screen during automatic tracking. (墌pg. 35)

●

The VHS playback indicator lights on the VCR.

Stop playback.

Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the cassette.

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The VHS playback indicator turns off.

NOTE:

It is impossible to play back a tape on the VHS deck while the recording is in progress on the DV deck. When you start recording on the DV deck during playback on the VHS deck, playback stops on the VHS deck and recording continues on the DV deck.

Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS

T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T90 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

VCR. 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.

1)By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and

play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes

with this VCR.

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Load a cassette.

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

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The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Select the VHS deck.

Press S-VHS.

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The S-VHS button lights on the VCR.

Choose a program.

On the Remote Press CH +/– or the number keys.

On the VCR

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.

Set the tape speed.

Press SP/EP (p). Check the SP/EP indicator on the VCR’s front display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.

Start recording.

Press and hold REC (7) and press PLAY (4) on the Remote, or press REC (

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The VHS recording indicator lights on the VCR.

Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette. (

pg. 35)

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) on the VCR.

Pause/Resume recording.

DV S-VHS

Press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.

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You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

Stop recording.

Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the cassette.

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The VHS recording indicator turns off.

NOTE:

It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously. However, it is possible to record simultaneously from the same external input. Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or “F-1” depending on the connectors being used.

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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR)

Pause during playback.

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial.

Press PAUSE (9).

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Turn th e ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frameby-frame playback.

Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.

NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4) or push the ADVANCED JOG dial.

Slow Motion (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial one click to the left for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the left after selecting all the forward direction slow motion modes.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE ( release again to return to still picture.

) and

JOG/ SHUTTLE button

JOG dial

SHUTTLE ring

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

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

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The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

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“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” ( appears on the front display panel.

pg. 71)). “U:01”

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NOTES:

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During slow motion, some noise may appear on the TV screen. Press the VCR will return to the default setting once a power failure occurs.

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Slow motion playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

on the Remote to eliminate the noise. However,

CH+/–

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial quickly to the left or right.

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (

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

Pause during playback.

Press PAUSE (9).

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.

Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.

Press w for reverse frame-by-frame playback or e for forward frame-by-frame playback.

NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

Slow Motion (On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion. Release to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE ( release again to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to return to still picture.

NOTES:

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During slow motion, some noise may appear on the TV screen. Press return to the default setting once a power failure occurs.

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Slow motion playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

to eliminate the noise. However, the VCR will

CH+/–

) and

You can also use the Remote's JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring for the operations. First press the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the Remote so that the button lights up before use. Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the procedures.

Reverse Forward

play

Reverse

slow

motion

2steps

Slow

motion

2steps

Normal

play

Forward

4steps

Reverse

4steps

Reverse

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE ring resumes still picture playback.

During playback or still, press FF (5) for forward highspeed search, or REW ( search.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF(5) or over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

) for reverse high-speed

REW

(3) for

Variable Speed Search (On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search.

During playback, press w or e.

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The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.

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To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

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Index Search

Your VCR automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode.

Activate Index Search.

Press w or e (2 or 6). “INDEX -1” or “INDEX 1” is displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.

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To access index codes 2 through 9, press until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press twice. To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press once.

Current position

or e repeatedly

INDEX 1

DV S-VHS

Repeat Playback

Your VCR can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times repeatedly.

Start playback.

Press PLAY (4).

Activate Repeat Playback.

Press PLAY (4) and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

●

The Play indicator ( slowly.

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After playing back a tape 100 times, the VCR stops automatically.

Stop Repeat Playback.

Press STOP (8) at any time.

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Pressing PLAY ( stops Repeat Playback.

) on the front display panel blinks

), REW (3), FF (5) or PAU SE (9) also

Index number

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When the specified index code is located, playback begins automatically.

Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press REW ( 2 seconds.

b- For Automatic Power Off

Press REW ( 2 seconds.

c- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind

Press REW ( 2 seconds.

NOTE:

The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” ( made. If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the VCR directly goes into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.

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), then press PLAY (4) within

), then press POWER within

), then press EJECT ( ) within

pg. 71) and if any timer programing has been

POWER

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Manual Tracking

Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the CH buttons.

Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the Remote.

Adjust the tracking manually.

Press CH + or –.

●

Press

again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the VCR enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.

Soundtrack Selection

Your VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L, HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing A. MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:

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You can also select the soundtrack on the VHS MODE SET screen. (

On-Screen Display

pg. 75, “AUDIO MONITOR”)

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TRACK

H I-F I Hi-Fi sound is played back

H I-F I L

H I-F I R

NORM

NORM H I-F I

Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back

Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back

Sound on the normal track is played back

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back

USE

NOTES:

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“HI-FI” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

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“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear (

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(VHS deck)

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording (in the right column) or timer recording (

pg. 42, 46, 48), the recording will resume automatically

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Record One Program While Watching Another

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.

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The program selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the VCR’s CH buttons is recorded on the tape.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished.

Start recording.

Press REC (7) on the VCR.

Engage the ITR mode.

Press REC (7) again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front display panel.

Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press REC (

) to extend the time. Each press extends recording

time by 30 minutes.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

NOTES:

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You can only perform ITR using the VCR’s front panel.

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You can play back a tape on DV deck while using the VHS deck for Instant Timer Recording. However, remember that the VCR will turn itself off when the Instant Timer Recording ends.

REC

(

) button on the

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Elapsed Recording Time Indication

Set the counter display.

Press DISPLAY/OSD until a counter reading appears on the front display panel.

Reset the counter.

Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback.

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The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a recording or playback.

Tape Remaining Time

Press DISPLAY/OSD until the time remaining on the tape appears on the front display panel.

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The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with “

” displayed.

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By pressing the DISPLAY/OSD button, you can change the display to show the counter reading, tape remaining time, channel position* or clock time.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTES:

●

When you press (

pg. 10) on the TV screen for 5 seconds, then the displays

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other than the counter disappears. To clear the counter display, press

DISPLAY/OSD

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Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct. “– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on occasion.

DISPLAY/OSD

, the on-screen display appears

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Retake

You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV program while you are recording it.

End of program Beginning of program

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ADVANCED JOG dial

Program Program

Engage the Record-Pause mode.

Unnecessary

part

Recorded part

Go back to end of program to cut out unnecessary part

Unnecessary

part

Press PAUSE (9) during recording.

Locate the start point.

Turn the ADVANCEDJOG dial to the left or right (or hold down REW (

) or FF (5)) and release it when you

reach the point where you want to resume recording.

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Your VCR returns to the Record-Pause mode.

Resume recording.

Press PLAY (4) when you wish to resume recording.

Second Audio Recording

This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”. (

pg. 71)

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NOTES:

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

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The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.

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The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.

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Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound.

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Active Video Calibration

(VHS deck)

Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference (

Playback

The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback.

●

The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.

●

Video Calibration is active during automatic tracking. The Video Calibration screen appears blinking on the TV screen.

NOTES:

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When watching a tape recorded with “VIDEO CALIBRATION” set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave VIDEO CALIBRATION on during playback as well.

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When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another VCR, or when using this VCR as the player for editing, set VIDEO CALIBRATION to your preference (

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The Video Calibration screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking. Even though it doesn’t appear after that, the Video Calibration function is operative.

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pg. 73).

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pg. 73).

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Recording

The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate recording.

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The VCR spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape, then begins recording.

NOTES:

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The Video Calibration works for both SP and EP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated. It does not work during recording.

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In the case of timer recordings, the Video Calibration works before recording is initiated.

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Once the cassette is ejected, the Video Calibration data is cancelled. The next time the cassette is used for recording, Video Calibration is reperformed.

ATTE NTIO N

Since the Video Calibration works before recording actually starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after REC (

) and PLAY (4) on the Remote are pressed, or

REC (

) on the VCR is pressed. To make sure you record the desired scene or program in its entirety, first perform the following steps:

Press and hold PAUSE (

the Record Pause mode.

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The VCR then automatically checks the condition of the tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record Pause mode.

Press PLAY (

If you want to bypass the Video Calibration and begin recording immediately, set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “OFF” (

pg. 73).

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) to start recording.

DURING VIDEO CALIBRATION

VIDEO CALIBRATION COMPLETE

) and press REC (7) to engage

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Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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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 pointed toward the VCR.

●

Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

●

The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

●

If the erase protection switch is set to “SAVE”, playback begins automatically. It takes about 15 seconds until the playback picture appears.

Select the DV deck.

Press DV.

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The DV button lights on the VCR.

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Find the program start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW ( To go forward, press FF ( JOG dial to the right.

Press PLAY (4).

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The DV playback indicator lights on the VCR.

Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the cassette.

●

The DV playback indicator turns off.

) or turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the left.

) or turn the ADVANCED

Start playback.

Stop playback.

Usable cassettes

Only cassettes marked can be used with the DV deck.

NOTE:

When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording speed set to “LP”, it is recommended to play back the tape on this DV deck. Digital video recorder from other manufacturers may not be able to play back the tape properly.

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Load a cassette.

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

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The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Select the DV deck.

Press DV.

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The DV button lights on the VCR.

Choose a program.

On the Remote Press CH +/– or the number keys.

On the VCR

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record.

Set the tape speed.

Press SP/LP (p). Check the SP/LP indicator on the VCR’s front display panel to confirm the selected tape speed.

Start recording.

Press and hold REC (7) and press PLAY (4) on the Remote, or press REC (

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The DV recording indicator lights on the VCR.

Pause/Resume recording.

Press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.

●

You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

) on the VCR.

Stop recording.

DV S-VHS

Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the cassette.

●

The DV recording indicator turns off.

NOTES:

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It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously. However, it is possible to

record simultaneously from the same external input. Set the input mode to “L-1”, “L-2” or “F-1” depending on the connectors being used.

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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR)

Pause during playback.

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial.

Press PAUSE (9).

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Turn th e ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frameby-frame playback.

Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.

NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 3 minutes to protect the heads.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4) or push the ADVANCED JOG dial.

Slow Motion (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial one click to the left for forward slow motion. To play in reverse slow motion, continue to turn the ADVANCED

JOG dial to the left.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE ( release again to return to still picture.

) and

JOG dial

JOG/ SHUTTLE button

SHUTTLE ring

ATTENTION

Picture may appear distorted during variable speed search.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning cassette — M-DV12CL — when:

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No picture during playback.

●

Blocks of noise appear during playback.

●

“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” (

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pg. 71)).

NOTE:

Forward slow motion playback stops automatically after 1 minute, reverse slow motion playback after 30 seconds to protect the heads.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial quickly to the left or right.

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

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

Pause during playback.

Press PAUSE (9).

Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback.

Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.

Press w for reverse frame-by-frame playback or e for forward frame-by-frame playback.

NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 3 minutes to protect the heads.

Slow Motion (On the Remote)

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE ( release again to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to return to still picture.

NOTE:

Forward slow motion playback stops automatically after 1 minute, reverse slow motion playback after 30 seconds to protect the heads.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

) and

Normal

play

Forward

search 3steps

Reverse

3steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow

motion

1step

Slow

motion

1step

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote)

During playback or still, press FF (5) for forward highspeed search, or REW ( search.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF(5) or over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released, normal playback resumes.

) for reverse high-speed

REW

(3) for

Variable Speed Search (On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse variable-speed search.

During playback, press w or e.

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The more times you press, the faster the playback picture moves.

●

To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

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Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode.

For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press 2 seconds. For Automatic Power Off

Press 2 seconds. For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind

Press 2 seconds.

NOTE:

(

REW

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), then press

(

), then press

(

), then press

pg. 71) and if any timer programing has been

(4) within

PLAY

POWER

( ) within

EJECT

within

POWER

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Soundtrack Selection

Your VCR is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing

A. MONITOR

TRACK

On-Screen Display

L+R

changes the soundtrack as follows:

USE

Both sounds on the left channel and the right channel are mixed and played back

Sound on the left channel is played back

Sound on the right channel is played back

NOTE:

“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays will not appear (

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If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer Recording (in the right column) or timer recording (

pg. 42, 46, 48), the recording will resume automatically

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when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory backup has expired.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, set its erase protection switch to “SAVE”. To record on it later, set the switch to “REC”.

Erase protection switch

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Record One Program While Watching Another

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.

●

The program selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the VCR’s CH buttons is recorded on the tape.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 2 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished.

Start recording.

Press REC (7) on the VCR.

Engage the ITR mode.

Press REC (7) again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on the front display panel.

Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press REC (

) to extend the time. Each press extends recording

time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the VCR’s front panel.

(7) button on the

REC

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing back or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble Editing (

pg. 64), time code is necessary.

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Press DISPLAY/OSD until the time code on the tape appears on the front display panel.

●

By pressing the DISPLAY/OSD button, you can change the display to show the time code, channel position*, clock time.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

●

If “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” ( always appears on the TV screen while the DV deck is being selected. (

墌

pg. 11)

pg. 76), the time code

墌

NOTES:

The presence of a blank (unrecorded) portion in the middle of a tape can result in misoperation.

A “blank portion” of a tape is a section where nothing is

Second Audio Recording

This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”. (

pg. 71)

墌

NOTES:

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

●

The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.

●

The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.

●

Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound.

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recorded on the tape. If you start recording in a blank portion of a tape, the time codes will start from “0:00:00:00” again. If identical time codes are recorded in two different places on a tape, Random Assemble Editing and other similar functions might not operate properly.

In the following cases, you should play back the tape and confirm where a scene ends, and then begin recording from there:

●

When starting recording in the middle of a tape on which a recording has already been made.

●

When you finish recording on a tape, then played back that recording in order to check it, and now wish to continue recording.

●

When you lost power or the batteries died while you were recording with a camcorder.

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VCR Plus+® Timer

Turn on the VCR.

Press

POWER

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TIMER RECORDING

Programing

With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programing is greatly simplified because each TV program has a corresponding code number which your VCR is able to recognize.

Before performing the VCR Plus+ Timer Programing:

● Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Load a cassette.

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

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

Select the deck.

Press

● The clock must be set to access the PlusCode No. screen. If you have not set the clock, the Main Menu screen appears after an error message is displayed. Refer to “Plug & Play Set” ( Set” (

Press the enter the PlusCode number of a program you wish to record. Then press OK.

● If you make a mistake, press

CANCEL

number.

or DV.

S-VHS

Access the PlusCode No. screen.

PROG

pg. 14) or “Clock

墌

pg. 16).

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Enter the PlusCode number.

number keys

and input the correct

Access the VCR Plus+ Program screen.

The VCR Plus+ Program screen appears (if you’re just starting out and you have selected the VHS deck, “VHS PROGRAM 1” appears).

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is displayed; if not, see “Changing VCR Plus+ page 44 and set the Guide Channel number correctly.

● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the TV screen. Press

● If the “GUIDE CHANNEL SET” screen appears, see “ATTENTION” on page 43.

and input a valid PlusCode number.

CANCEL

Setting” on

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Set the tape speed.

For the VHS deck

Press

For the DV deck

Press

Press on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see page 51.

● Repeat steps 3 – 8 for each additional program.

Press appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press

Cable Box or DBS Receiver Users

To timer-record a cable or satellite broadcast using the VCR plus+ system:

A Perform “Cable Box Control Setting” (

B Perform steps 1 – 9. C Leave the power of cable box or DBS receiver on.

(

SP/EP

SP/LP

Return to the normal screen.

or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

PROG

Engage the VCR’s timer mode.

. The VCR turns off automatically and “#”

TIMER

Receiver Control Setting” (

墌

pg. 23).

again.

pg. 20) or “DBS

IMPORTANT

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+ program screen in step 6. When this happens, set the correct Guide Channel number for that station. ( “Changing VCR Plus+

Setting”)

墌

pg. 44,

NOTES:

● To Change The Stop Time . . . ...press anticipated program schedule delays.

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . ...in step 6, press serials or (Monday — Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

● In case of a power failure after programing, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.

● You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6 programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen. To record the extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary programs (

● It is not possible to timer-record the same program on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

● During timer recording, it is not possible to change the recording deck (VHS or DV).

● If the times that are programed for recording on the DV deck and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes precedence.

STOP +/–

DAILY (M–F

in step 6. You can compensate for

WEEKLY (number key “9

) (

number key “8

pg. 50).

墌

”) for weekly

”) for daily serials

ATTE NTIO N

Guide Channel Number Set

“GUIDE CHANNEL SET” appears after performing step 6 if the Guide Channel number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set. If you want to set the Guide Channel number for the TV or cable station, press position number on which your VCR or cable box receives that station, then press OK or number. VCR Plus+ Program screen appears.

number keys

to input the channel

to set the Guide Channel

If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 20.

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Changing VCR

Plus+

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

Setting

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels. These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus+ channel codes. Most TV listings have a section, usually a chart, indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to each station. To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide Channel Set” for each station. If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station’s channel number has been changed, perform the following steps to set the correct guide channel number.

NOTES:

● In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.

● Many TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.

Guide Channel Number Set

Turn on the VCR.

Press

DV S-VHS

POWER

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or

Press rt or the to select the VCR Plus+ guide channel number as shown in the TV listing, then press OK or

● If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, perform “Cable Box Control Setting” (

pg. 20).

墌

Access the Main Menu screen.

Access the Initial Set screen.

Access the Guide Channel Set screen.

Enter the Guide Channel number.

number keys

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : – –

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR ( , ), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

(Example) When inputting the Guide Channel number 6 for WNJU (ind.).

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Enter the receiving channel position number.

Press rt or the

number keys

to select the number of the channel on which the guide

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : 47

channel’s broadcasts are received, then press OK or e.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 as necessary.

Return to the normal screen.

Press

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR ( , ), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

(Example) If WNJU (ind.) is

received on channel position 47.

Guide Channel Number

“Guide Channel (GUIDE CH) number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for the VCR Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Channel numbers can be found in most TV listings.

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Express Timer

Turn on the VCR.

Press

POWER

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Programing

If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your VCR to timer-record the program.

Before performing Express Timer Programing:

● Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly.

● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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DV S-VHS

Load a cassette.

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

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

Select the deck.

Press

Press just starting out and you have selected the VHS deck, “VHS PROGRAM 1” appears.)

Press time you want recording to start.

● Press and hold move in 30-minute increments, or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

or DV.

S-VHS

Access the PlusCode screen.

PROG

Access the Program screen.

START+/–

. (If you’re

Enter the program start time.

START+/–

to enter the

START+/–

Enter the program stop time.

Press

STOP+/–

stop.

● Press and hold press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

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to enter the time you want recording to

STOP+/–

to move in 30-minute increments, or

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Enter the program date.

Press

DATE+/–

● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place.

Press

CH+/–

● If you are using a DBS receiver, see “ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS” in the right column.

● Holding down

For the VHS deck

Press

SP/EP

For the DV deck

Press

SP/LP

Press

PROG

on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see page 51.

● Repeat steps 3 – 11 for each additional program.

Press

TIMER

appears on the front display panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press

Enter the channel position.

rapidly scans through the channels.

CH +/–

Set the tape speed.

(

Return to the normal screen.

or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

Engage the VCR’s timer mode.

. The VCR turns off automatically and “#”

again.

TIMER

NOTES:

● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . ...anytime during steps 5 through 10, press (

number key “9

”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY”

key “8

or “DAILY” appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

● You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6

programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh, “PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen. To record the extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary programs (

● In case of a power failure after programing, the VCR’s memory

backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.

● Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s

date.

● You can program the timer while a regular recording is in

progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.

● It is not possible to timer-record the same program on both the

VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

● During timer recording, it is not possible to change the

recording deck (VHS or DV).

● If the times that are programed for recording on the DV deck

and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes precedence.

Cable Box or DBS Receiver Users

To timer-record a cable or satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programing: A Perform “Cable Box Control Setting” on page 20 or “DBS

Receiver Control Setting” on page 23.

B Perform steps 1 – 12. C Leave the power of cable box or DBS receiver on.

ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS

If you are using a DBS receiver (unless “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set to “OFF” DBS) appears under the channel number indication. TV: To timer-record a regular

TV broadcast received on the VCR.

CATV: To timer-record a cable

TV broadcast received on the VCR, or through a cable box (unless “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF”

DBS: To timer-record a satellite broadcast received through

a DBS receiver.

”) for weekly serials or

pg. 50).

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pg. 24), the band indication (TV, CATV or

墌

pg. 21).

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DAILY (M–F

WEEKLY

) (

number

NOTE:

If “BAND” is set to “TV” on the Tuner Set screen (墌pg. 18) and “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF” on the Cable Box Set screen ( Program screen; If “BAND” is set to “CATV” or “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “ON”, “TV” will not be displayed.

If the channel number entered requires that the band be set, “7=DBS” is displayed on the screen. If this happens, press the “DBS”.

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number key “7 (DBS)

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24HR Quick Programing

Before performing the 24HR Quick Programing:

● Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly.

● Select the deck.

● Set the tape speed.

●

For the VHS deck:

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

For the DV deck:

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

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR.

Enter the program mode.

Press

24HR QUICK PROGRAM

time indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel.

Set the program start/stop time and

on the VCR. The start

channel.

Turn th e the time you want recording to start.

● One click stop of the

ADVANCED JOG

in 5-minute intervals.

dial to the left or right to set

ADVANCED JOG

dial changes the time

Push the ( ) starts blinking on the front display panel. Turn the

ADVANCED JOG

you want recording to stop.

Push the

JOG

to record.

● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding

Press automatically and “ panel.

● To disengage the timer mode, press

ADVANCED JOG

dial to the left or right to set the time

ADVANCED JOG

dial to the left or right to select the channel you wish

the

ADVANCED JOG

on the Remote. Repeat the step 2.

CANCEL

Engage the VCR’s timer mode.

24HR QUICK PROGRAM

PROGRAM

again.

dial. The stop time indicator

dial. Turn the

dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing

” appears on the front display

. The VCR turns off

TIMER

ADVANCED

24HR QUICK

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NOTES:

● You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6 programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh, “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary programs (

pg. 50).

墌

● If “Err” appears on the front display panel, repeat the steps on

page 48 again.

● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24HR Quick Programing function. Press and try again.

● You can use 24HR Quick Programing function also when the VCR is turned off.

● For 24HR Quick Programing function, the program overlap warning display does not appear even if some programs overlap each other. The program with the lower program number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly.

● It is not possible to timer-record the same program on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

● During timer recording, it is not possible to change the recording deck (VHS or DV).

● If the times that are programed for recording on the DV deck and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes precedence.

● If you perform 24HR Quick Programing during recording or Instant Timer Recording (ITR), press mode after the recording (or ITR) is finished.

to return to normal screen,

to engage the timer

TIMER

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Check, cancel and change programs

Disengage the timer mode.

Press

● The Program Check screen appears for the deck (VHS or DV) being selected.

TIMER

, then press

POWER

Access the Program Check screen.

PROG CHECK

DV S-VHS

Access the Program screen.

Press

PROG CHECK

check more information. Each time you press

, the next program’s

CHECK

information appears.

again to

PROG

To cancel or change a program...

Cancel or change a program.

Press

CANCEL

settings, press the appropriate button:

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–

Press

PROG CHECK

are still some programs remaining, go to step 6.

Press

TIMER

to cancel a program. To change program

, and/or

START+/–

SP/EP

Return to the normal screen.

as many times as necessary. If there

Return to the timer mode.

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ATTENTION

If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded.

Pattern 1:

Program 1

Program 2

Pattern 2:

Program 1

Pattern 3:

Program 1

The program with the lower program number will be recorded.

CH10

CH40

The program starting earlier will be recorded.

CH10

Program 2

The program starting earlier will be recorded, followed by the remaining portion of the other program.

10:00 11:00 12:00

CH40

CH10

Program 2

Not recorded

CH40

ATTENTION

If the program you have just made and “DV” are blinking, there is a conflicting program on the DV deck.

Press highlight bar to “DV”, then press OK or e. DV Program Check screen appears.

Cancel or change program setting as described in step2 and

in the right column.

to move the

When programs overlap each other

If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears, you have another program overlapping the program you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking.

Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other on the VHS deck.

Confirm the overlapping programs.

Overlapping programs blink on the TV screen.

Select the program to modify.

Press rt, then press OK or e.

● You can only select one of the overlapping programs.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press program setting. See “ATTENTION” in the left column. The program with the lower program number will be recorded and the other one will not be recorded correctly. If no changes are made for approximately 3 minute, the VCR will return to the normal screen.

Cancel or change program setting.

press

To cancel a program,

screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

To change a program, START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–

(

) when the Program screen on which you want to

make changes is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears.

CANCEL

press the appropriate button:

to finish the timer

PROG

when the Program

, and/or

SP/EP

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with the timer program setting after making the last correction on a program, the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved.

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(from DV to VHS)

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Dubbing An Entire Cassette

Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment.

Load cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

Select the dubbing direction.

Press .

● The dubbing direction indicator (DV ) lights.

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Set the tape speed.

Press

● “DV ] set to “ON”. (

Press

● DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.

● If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind

automatically. The VHS deck goes into Record Pause mode, and the DV deck goes into Pause mode. When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins automatically. After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes automatically and eject them. The VCR then shuts off.

, then press

S-VHS

VHS” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is

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SP/EP (p)

pg. 71)

Start dubbing.

for more than 2 seconds.

DUB

NOTES:

● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.

● If you start dubbing a copy-protected tape, “ERROR” message is displayed on screen and the dubbing is aborted.

● To cancel the dubbing mode, press dubbing direction indicator (DV ) goes off.

CH +/–

so that the

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(from VHS to DV)

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Dubbing An Entire Cassette

Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment.

Load cassettes.

For the VHS deck

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

For the DV deck

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

Select the dubbing direction.

Press .

● The dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) lights.

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Set the tape speed.

Press DV, then press

● “VHS ] set to “ON”. (

Press

● VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.

● If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind

automatically. The DV deck goes into Record Pause mode, and the VHS deck goes into Pause mode. When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins automatically. After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes automatically and eject them. The VCR then shuts off.

DV” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is

Start dubbing.

for more than 2 seconds.

DUB

墌

SP/LP (p)

pg. 71)

NOTES:

● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.

● If you start dubbing a copy-protected tape, “ERROR” message is displayed on screen and the dubbing is aborted.

● To cancel the dubbing mode, press dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) goes off.

CH +/–

so that the

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EDITING (cont.)

You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping wherever you wish.

Load cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

Select the dubbing direction.

Press .

● The dubbing direction indicator (DV ) lights.

Set the tape speed.

Press

● “DV ] set to “ON”. (

, then press

S-VHS

VHS” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is

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SP/EP (p)

pg. 71)

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NOTES:

● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.

● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.

● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not recorded.

● To cancel the dubbing mode, press direction indicator (DV ) goes off.

● When dubbing a Mini DV tape that was produced by audio dubbing, you need to set “12BIT MODE” to the appropriate mode before playing back the tape. (

so that the dubbing

CH +/–

pg. 76)

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Locate the start point on the DV deck.

Press DV.

Press

start point.

Press

Press and hold

the VHS deck enters the Record Pause mode.

● DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.

Press

START

Press

START

● The VHS deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the DV deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.

Press

STOP

press DV and press deck.

(

PLAY PAUSE

) to start playback.

(

) to pause playback a little before the

Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.

S-VHS

PAUSE

(

) and press

REC

(7) so that

Start dubbing.

Pause dubbing.

End dubbing.

(8) to stop recording on the VHS deck. Then

(

STOP

) to stop playback on the DV

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You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping wherever you wish.

Load cassettes.

For the VHS deck

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

For the DV deck

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

Select the dubbing direction.

Press .

● The dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) lights.

Set the tape speed.

Press DV, then press

● “VHS ] set to “ON”. (

DV” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is

pg. 71)

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SP/LP (p)

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NOTES:

● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy. It is recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes first.

● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.

● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not recorded.

● To cancel the dubbing mode, press direction indicator ( S-VHS) goes off.

● Before you start dubbing, set “SOUND MODE” to the appropriate mode. (

墌

pg. 76)

so that the dubbing

CH +/–

Locate the start point on the VHS deck.

Press

start point.

Prepare the DV deck for dubbing.

Press DV.

Press and hold

the DV deck enters the Record Pause mode.

● VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.

Start dubbing.

Press

START

Pause dubbing.

Press

START

● The DV deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the VHS deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.

End dubbing.

Press

STOP

press

S-VHS

VHS deck.

S-VHS

(

PLAY PAUSE

) to start playback.

(

) to pause playback a little before the

(

PAUSE

(8) to stop recording on the DV deck. Then and press

STOP

) and press

(

) to stop playback on the

REC

(7) so that

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You can use a camcorder as the source player and your VCR as the recording deck. You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device such as a camcorder which has a DV IN/OUT connector. Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or audio quality as a result of editing.

Make connections.

If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors to the VCR’s front panel AUDIO and VIDEO input connectors. If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the VCR’s front panel AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors. If the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...

... connect the camcorder’s DV IN/OUT connector to the VCR’s DV IN/OUT connector.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your VCR.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling the VCR. Refer to the camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

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Set the VCR’s input mode.

Press

AUX (number key “0

“F-1”. F-1:when connecting the camcorder to the audio/video

input connectors or DV IN/OUT connector on the front panel.

● When using S VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”. (

● When using VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” to “VIDEO”. (

Select the recording deck.

Press

S-VHS

● To edit from a camcorder to the VHS deck through the DV IN/ OUT connector, press .

● To edit from a camcorder to the DV deck through the S-VIDEO (VIDEO)/AUDIO input connectors, press .

Set the edit mode. (VHS deck only)

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 73.

Start the camcorder.

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

墌

pg. 73)

墌

or DV.

pg. 73)

”) and/or

CH +/–

to select

Start the VCR.

Engage the Record mode of the VCR.

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If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...

Recorder

Mini-plug cable

(not supplied)

(JVC camcorder only)

EDIT

Camcorder

To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connector

Player

If the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...

Recorder

DV IN/OUT

DV cable (VC-VDV204) (not supplied)

DV IN/ OUT

Camcorder

(JVC camcorder only)

VIDEO input

PAUSE connector

AUDIO input

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

PAUSE connector

Mini-plug cable

(not supplied)

If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...

Recorder

Mini-plug cable

(not supplied)

(JVC camcorder only)

Camcorder

Player

PAUSE connector

Yellow: not connected

EDIT

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO input

AUDIO input

Audio/video cable (supplied)

S-Video cable

(supplied)

NOTES:

About DV IN/OUT connector

● To output digital signal when dubbing from the VHS deck to other device through the DV IN/OUT connector, press , and then press PLAY (

● To input digital signal when dubbing from other device to the VHS deck through the DV IN/OUT connector, press then S-VHS, and then press REC ( VHS deck.

● It is possible to control the DV deck from the AVC protocolequipped device that is connected to the DV IN/OUT connector. To control the VHS deck, use the buttons on this VCR and the Remote.

●

Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel connectors.

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

●

When you are editing through the DV IN/OUT connector, the VCR will stop if the signal is interrupted.

●

When connecting this VCR to a device equipped with a DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-VDV204).

) to start playback on the VHS deck.

) to start recording on the

Player

EDIT

Simultaneous Dubbing

It is possible to perform recording simultaneously on both the VHS deck and the DV deck from the same external input.

A Press B Press DV to select the DV deck. Press and hold C Press D Engage the Play mode of the connected device. E Press F Press G Press DV to select the DV deck, then press

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AUX (number key “0”)

to select the VHS deck. Press and hold

VHS

to start recording on both the VHS deck and DV deck.

to stop recording on the VHS deck.

and /or PR to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connectors being used.

and press 7so that the DV deck enters the Record Pause mode.

and press 7so that the VHS deck enters the Record Pause mode.

to stop recording on the DV deck.

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You can use your VCR as the source player or as the recording deck.

Make connections.

Connect an audio/video cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

● If connecting a VCR with an S-VIDEO input/output connector, it is recommended to use the S-VIDEO connection to minimize picture degradation while editing.

Set the input mode of recording deck.

If using your VCR as a recording deck, press (

number key “0

L-1: when connecting the VCR to the audio/video input

connectors on the rear panel.

● When using S VIDEO connector, set “REAR AUX INPUT” to “S-VIDEO”. (

● When using VIDEO connector, set “REAR AUX INPUT” to “VIDEO”. (

Select the recording deck.

Press

S-VHS

”) and/or

墌

pg. 71)

墌

or DV.

pg. 71 )

CH +/–

to select “L-1”.

AUX

Set the edit mode. (VHS deck only)

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 73.

Start the source player.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

Start the recording deck.

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

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Connection to another VCR

(Example: When using this VCR as the source player)

VIDEO OUT

Player

S VIDEO OUT

S-Video cable

(supplied)

S VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

Your VCR

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

AUDIO IN

Advantages of S-VHS video recorders

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or from S-VHS to S-VHS.

● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the source material is very high, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with minimum degradation.

NOTES:

●

Dubbing is also possible using the front panel connectors.

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to

select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

● When you use this VCR as the source player for editing, be sure to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF” before starting (

pg. 71).

墌

● If you are using another VCR with S-Video and Audio input/

output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this VCR’s S-VIDEO and AUDIO input/output connectors.

Recorder

VIDEO IN

Connection to a PC with DV connector

Recorder

DV IN/OUT

DV cable (VC-VDV204 or VC-VDV206) (not supplied)

To DV connector

Another VCR

NOTES:

● It is possible to control the DV deck from the PC with DV connector by using some of the commercially sold or preinstalled DV editing software. Refer to the instruction manuals of PC and software.

● The system may not work properly depending on the PC or DV editing software.

● When connecting this VCR to a PC with a DV connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-VDV204 or VCVDV206).

PC with DV connector

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Audio Dubbing

VHS Audio Dubbing

Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

DV Audio Dubbing

This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “12BIT” (

pg. 76).

墌

ATTENTION:

You cannot perform Audio Dubbing on a tape that was recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “16BIT” ( on a tape that was recorded at the “LP” speed, or on a blank tape.

Pre-recorded tape

Audio-dubbed tape

pg. 76),

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Your VCR

CD player, etc.

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Make connections.

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input connectors on the VCR’s front panel.

● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the VCR’s AUDIO L input connector.

Load a cassette.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

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

Set the VCR’s input mode.

Press

AUX (number key “0

“F-1”.

Select the recording deck.

Press

● When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press so that the audio signals from the AUDIO L + R input connectors can be recorded. The dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) lights.

Press and press you want to start dubbing.

Press

● Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (“o

“

or DV.

S-VHS

Locate the start point.

(4) to start playback of the tape in your VCR,

PLAY

PAUSE

(

Engage the Audio Dubbing mode.

A.DUB

” and “i” light up on the front display panel.)

”) and/or

) when you reach the point where

CH +/–

to select

” blinks,

Start dubbing.

Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press

(

PLAY

begins at this point.

● “o

● To stop dubbing temporarily, press

Press the audio component’s Stop mode.

) to start the tape in your VCR; Audio Dubbing

” blinks and “u” is displayed on the front display panel.

to resume dubbing.

PAUSE

(

). Press

End Audio Dubbing.

(8) to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage

STOP

PLAY

(4)

NOTES:

● Once the Audio Dubbing starts, you can not use the other deck.

● When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV deck, set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND2” (

● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press

A. MONITOR

only)

● Audio Dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches “0:00:00”, and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the counter reading before dubbing. (VHS deck only)

● Audio Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO IN connector.

● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape on the VHS deck, press you wish to hear ( dubbed Mini DV tape on the DV deck, set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND2” (

● Picture may be distorted during Audio Dubbing Pause.

● It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material

without the consent of the copyright owner.

● Audio dubbing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT connector.

● Audio dubbing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.

to select “NORM HI FI” (

A. MONITOR

on the Remote to select the soundtrack

墌

pg. 76).

墌

pg. 31). When playing back an audio-

pg. 76).

墌

pg. 31). (VHS deck

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Insert Editing

VHS Insert Editing

Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the Audio Dubbing function simultaneously. For Insert Editing, use your VCR as the recording deck.

Source tape

Recording tape

Before Insert Editing

After Insert Editing

DV Insert Editing (SP mode only)

The picture is replaced with new one, while the audio soundtrack remains unchanged. For Insert Editing, use your VCR as the recording deck.

ATTENTION:

Insert Editing is not possible with a Mini DV cassette recorded in LP mode or on a blank tape.

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio track

Recorder

Audio/Video Cable

Audio/Video signal S-Video signal

Another VCR

Player

(supplied)

S-Video Cable (supplied)

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Make connections.

Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors.

Set the VCR’s input mode.

Press

AUX (number key “0

“F-1” (or “L-1” if you use the connectors on the rear).

● When using S VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”. (

● When using VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”. (

Select the recording deck.

Press

S-VHS

● When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press so that the video and audio signals from the VIDEO/S-VIDEO and AUDIO L + R input connectors can be recorded. The dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) lights.

Prepare the recording cassette.

For the VHS deck

Load the recording cassette into the VHS deck, and play it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the segment to be replaced) using the or pressing w e and Then press

For the DV deck

Load the recording cassette into the DV deck.

Locate the start point.

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the pressing w e and

● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

Engage the Insert Editing mode.

Press

INSERT

● Your VCR enters the Insert Pause mode. (“o light up on the front display panel.)

● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.

pg. 71, 73)

墌

or DV.

C.RESET

PAUSE

”) and/or

(9).

PAUSE

to reset the counter.

ADVANCED JOG

(9).

CH +/–

pg. 71, 73)

墌

ADVANCED JOG

to select

dial,

dial, or

”, “u” and “i”

Start Editing.

Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point.

● “

” and “u” are displayed on the front display panel.

End Insert Editing.

For the VHS deck

At counter “0:00:00”, Insert Editing will stop automatically while the tape continues running in the Play mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the specified edit-out point, press

For the DV deck

Press

STOP

(

) to stop recording on the DV deck.

C.RESET

PLAY

(4)

AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only)

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time ... ... In step 6, after you press (“

” and “u” blink and “i” lights up on the front display

panel.)

NOTES:

● Once the Insert Editing starts, you can not use the other deck.

● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

● Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS (or S-VHS)

cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

● When Insert Editing is performed on a tape that has been recorded on another VCR, the inserted portion may appear distorted.

● In Insert Editing, the recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous recording’s speed changes within a single edit, the inserted picture will be distorted at the switching point. (VHS deck only)

● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit may become erased.

● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel connectors. When using these connectors, be sure to set “REAR AUX INPUT” to the appropriate mode. (

● Insert Editing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT connector.

● Insert Editing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.

INSERT

墌

, press

pg. 71)

A.DUB

also.

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64-program Editing Memory (8 programs x 8 scenes)

By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette. Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck.

Load cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

Select the DV deck.

Press DV.

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Access the R.A.Edit screen.

Press

R.A.EDIT

Press rt to move the arrow to select one program you want to edit, then press OK or

● To remove a program from the R.A.EDIT screen, select the program number, then press

CANCEL

seconds.

Press

PLAY

playback. Find the edit-in point on the source tape from where you want the edited scene to begin by pressing

PAUSE

OUT

● The edit-in point is registered in memory and appears on the screen.

. The R.A.Edit screen appears.

Select the program.

for more than 2

Locate the start point.

(4) to start

(

), then press

IN/

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Locate the end point.

Press playback. Find the edit-out point where you want the edited scene to end by pressing press

● The edit-out point is registered in memory and appears on the screen.

● The total time of the edited scenes is displayed to the right of “TOTAL”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene.

Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the scene you want to edit.

Press

Search for the point where you want to start dubbing

by pressing press Press

Pause mode.

(4) to start

PLAY

(9), then

PAUSE

IN/OUT

Prepare the source tape.

Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.

S-VHS

(

), FF(5) or

), then the VHS deck enters the Record

REW STOP REC

PLAY

(

(3) then

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To Make Corrections ...

... in step 5 or 6, you can cancel registered in and out points by pressing erased.

● If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points

CANCEL

and want to reset the first set, you have to press all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them after you have repaired the first set of points.

. Each time you press, the preceding point is

CANCEL

until

NOTES:

● When Random Assemble Editing does not work, press , then perform Random Assemble Editing again.

● To cancel the registered scene, press

● When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes

● When choosing a scene, set edit-in and edit-out points so that

● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the VHS

● If there are blank portions before or after the edit-in and edit-

● Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds,

● To use Random Assemble Editing consecutively for two or

is pressed, the latest registered scene is erased.

CANCEL

(

pg. 41), the VCR may not find the edit-in point you set and

墌

a malfunction may occur.

there's a relatively large difference between them.

deck's Record-Pause mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place.

out points, a blue-backed screen may be included in the edited version.

the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly.

more programs, press When dubbing from another Mini DV cassette, change the Mini DV cassette first, and then press

START

CANCEL

for each program.

START

. Each time

Start Random Assemble Editing.

Press

● Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are copied to the VHS deck in the order they were registered.

● The on-screen display remains while your VCR searches for each scene (blinking cursor indicates scene currently being searched for), but disappears during actual editing.

● During scene search, the VHS deck automatically enters its Record-Standby mode.

● When all registered scenes have been edited, the DV deck enters the Pause mode, the VHS deck enters its Record Pause mode, and “– : – – : – –” blinks at the next available number.

Press Press mode. Press DV, then press mode.

(or OK).

START

End Random Assemble Editing.

R.A.EDIT STOP

twice to return to the normal screen.

(

) to stop the VHS deck’s Record Pause

(8) to stop the DV deck’s Pause

STOP

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote A/B Code Switching

This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes; one set to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately.

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Set the remote control code for Remote.

Press and hold

Press the

Press

● The Remote now can transmit B code control signals.

Press and hold 5 seconds while the VCR is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display panel.

Press any key on the Remote. The VCR now responds to B code control signals.

● To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals, repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the

To control two VCRs with the same Remote

You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control code for the Remote between A and B ( VCRs to different control codes.

● To change only the remote control code for the Remote, DO NOT perform steps 2 and 3.

number key “2

STOP

Check the remote control code for VCR.

Change the code for VCR.

number key “1

A/B

(

), and release

PLAY

” in step B of 1.

”.

A/B

(4) on the VCR for more than

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step 1), keeping two

DV S-VHS

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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled.

Before performing the following steps:

Turn ON the TV using its Remote.

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Set the TV brand code.

Set the

VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS

switch on the VCR's Remote to TV. Press and hold

Press the

Press

STOP

POWER

number keys

(

), and release

turn off. If it does, try other operation (

● Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV, you do not have to repeat this step until you replace your Remote’s batteries.

● Some brands of TV have more than one code. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering another.

Operate the TV.

Press the corresponding button:

TV CH +/–, TV VOL+/–

● For some brands of TV, you must press pressed the

● To return the Remote to VCR control, Set the

DBS

BRAND NAME CODE

JVC HITACHI MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PANASONI C RCA SHARP SONY SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS TOSHIBA ZENITH

number keys

switch to VCR.

to enter your TV’s brand code.

POWER

, ^(TV Muting),

01, 03 10 02 03 04, 11 05 06 07 12 13 13 08 09

. The TV should

step 2).

墌

POWER, TV/VCR

number keys

after having

ENTER

VCR/TV/CABLE/

IMPORTANT

Although the supplied Remote unit is compatible with JVC televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your cable box set. In addition to JVC cable boxes, other manufacturer’s cable boxes can also be controlled.

Before performing the following steps:

Turn ON the cable box using its Remote.

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123

456

IMPORTANT

It may not work with your cable box, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

NOTES:

● You must set the cable box brand for your Remote and the cable box brand for your Controller ( list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your Remote is different from the list of brands that can be controlled by your controller.

● It's not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a DBS receiver at the same time. You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time.

DV S-VHS

pg. 21) separately. The

墌

Set the Cable Box brand code.

Set the

VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS

switch on the VCR's Remote to CABLE/DBS. Press and hold

Press the

POWER

number keys

to enter your cable box’s brand

code.

Press

STOP

(

), and release

POWER

. The cable box should turn off. If it does, try other operations (

step2).

墌

● Once you have set the Remote to operate the cable box, you

do not have to repeat this step until you replace your Remote’s batteries.

● Some brands of cable box have more than one code. If the cable box does not function with one code, try entering another.

Operate the Cable Box.

Press the corresponding button:

TV CH +/–, number keys

● For some brands of cable box, you must press having pressed the

● To return the Remote to VCR control, Set the

switch to VCR.

DBS

BRAND NAME CODE

number keys

01, 05, 17 01, 17 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 02 01, 17 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 15 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28 10, 18, 23 15 01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28 02 07 13, 14 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 13, 14 10, 18, 23 01, 16, 17 05, 16, 24 02 07 05, 16, 17, 24, 25 13, 14 05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25 05, 16, 24 01, 04, 16 01, 17 16, 17, 25 03, 09, 22 03, 09, 22

POWER

after

ENTER

VCR/TV/CABLE/

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DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver set. In addition to JVC DBS receivers, other manufacturer’s DBS receivers can also be controlled.

Before performing the following steps:

Turn ON the DBS receiver using its Remote.

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456

DV S-VHS

Set the DBS receiver brand code.

Set the

VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS

switch on the VCR's Remote to CABLE/DBS. Press and hold

Press the

POWER

number keys

to enter your DBS receiver’s

brand code.

Press

STOP

(

), and release

POWER

. The DBS receiver should turn off. If it does, try other operations (

step2).

墌

● Once you have set the Remote to operate the DBS receiver,

you do not have to repeat this step until you replace your Remote’s batteries.

● Some brands of DBS receiver have more than one code. If the DBS receiver does not function with one code, try entering another.

Operate the DBS receiver.

Press the corresponding button:

TV CH +/–, number keys

● For some brands of DBS receiver, you must press having pressed the

● To return the Remote to VCR control, Set the

switch to VCR.

DBS

BRAND NAME CODE

JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS)

number keys

51 51 41 40

POWER

ENTER

VCR/TV/CABLE/

after

IMPORTANT

Although the supplied Remote unit is compatible with JVC DBS receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with your DBS receiver, or in some instances, may have limited function capability.

NOTES:

● You must set the DBS receiver brand for your Remote and the DBS receiver brand for your Controller (

● It's not possible to operate a DBS receiver that is not equipped with a remote control sensor.

● It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time.

pg. 24) separately.

墌

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

You can change various mode settings on TV screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 71 to 76.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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DV S-VHS

MODE SET

VHS MODE SET

DV MODE SET

The procedure shows how to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to

●

“ON” on the “MODE SET” screen as an example.

Turn on the VCR.

Press

POWER

Press

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MODE SET”, then press OK or

Access the Main Menu screen.

Access the Mode Set screen.

墌

pg. 71

pg. 72

pg. 76

Select the mode.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “SUPERIMPOSE”.

Select the mode setting.

Press OK or e.

Return to the normal screen.

Press

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MODE SET

REAR AUX INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

2ND AUDIO RECORD

OFF

AUTO TIMER

OFF

* The default setting is

Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used on the rear panel.

: To use the VIDEO input connector on the rear panel.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

● When this function is set to “ON”;

If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and HiFi tracks. The main audio is not recorded. If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi and normal tracks.

● When this function is set to “OFF”,

: To use the S-VIDEO input connector on the rear panel.

the SAP audio cannot be recorded.

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

●

The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.

●

The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.

●

Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound.

When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR power is turned off, and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.

NOTE:

For safety, when “AUTO TIMER” is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press

TIMER

SUPERIMPOSE

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. Messages appear in the selected language (

墌

pg. 15).

NOTES:

●

When you use this VCR as the source player for editing, be sure to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF” before starting.

●

During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

VHS MODE SET

S-VHS ET

OFF

S-VHS MODE

OFF

* The default setting is

You can record on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

●

You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.

●

Before recording, make sure that “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON”. (

●

You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function ... ... while recording is in progress. ... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording ( ... while Video Calibration (

●

The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.

●

To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes is recommended.

●

Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start important recordings.

●

You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS VCRs and of VHS VCRs equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some VCRs are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)

●

While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some VCRs, noise may appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)

●

In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback modes ( noise may appear. If these modes are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.

Your VCR can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.

To record in S-VHS:

●

Set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:

●

Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”. (墌 See above.) Then, insert a cassette marked “VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

To record in VHS:

●

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”. Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF”. (

To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

●

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off. The VHS recording mode is selected.

pg. 35) is in progress.

墌

See above.)

墌

pg. 32) is in progress.

墌

pg. 73)

墌

pg. 28),

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS MODE” setting.

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VHS MODE SET (cont.)

VIDEO CALIBRATION

OFF

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

EDIT SOFT SHARP

FRONT AUX INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

* The default setting is

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. This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape. (

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. Normally select “AUTO”.

: Provides the optimized picture benefits of the VIDEO

AUTO

: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and

EDIT

: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes

SOFT

: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of

SHARP

pg. 35)

墌

CALIBRATION Picture System.

playback).

containing a lot of noise.

flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

●

When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change until you select another mode.

●

When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” after you finish dubbing the tapes.

●

When “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically from “AUTO” to “NORM”.

Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used on the front panel.

: To use the VIDEO input connector on the front panel.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

: To use the S-VIDEO input connector on the front panel.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

VHS MODE SET (cont.)

AUTO SP]EP TIMER

OFF

BLUE BACK

OFF

* The default setting is

When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode.

For Example . . .

Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape

Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes

SP mode EP mode

Total 140 minutes

Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

●

If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during timer programing.

●

In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight nonrecorded section at the end of the tape.

●

There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the VCR switches from SP to EP mode.

●

The Auto SP the feature will not work properly on the following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue when receiving a channel not in use.

]

EP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and

]

EP TIMER” to “ON”. In

NOTE:

When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function to “OFF”.

DIGITAL TBC/NR

OFF

Your VCR is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes. The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function. We recommend that you set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “ON” when ... ... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder. ... playing back a tape repeatedly used. ... using this VCR as the source player for editing.

NOTES:

●

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

●

When “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”, if you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback picture may be distorted. If this is the case, set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “OFF”.

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VHS MODE SET (cont.)

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

DIGITAL R3

OFF

AUDIO MONITOR

HI-FI

HI-FI L HI-FI R NORM MIX

* The default setting is

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR.

in the table below.

bold

NOTES:

●

When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.

●

Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback.

●

The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.

●

To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.

●

Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate Digital TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be automatically turned “OFF”.

When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital R3 picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance details.

NOTES:

●

Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL R3” set to “ON”.

●

Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with “DIGITAL R3” set to “OFF”.

●

If you use the VCR as the source player for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL R3” to “OFF” before starting.

This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and Hi-Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape. You can select the sound track(s) to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi stereo tape. In addition, when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one by selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.

: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.

HI-FI

: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.

HI-FI L

: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.

HI-FI R

: Sound on the normal track is played back.

NORM

: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and

MIX

played back.

NOTES:

●

While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal track will be heard regardless of this setting.

●

You can also use the sound. (

墌

pg. 31)

A. MONITOR

button on the Remote to select the desired monitor

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

DV MODE SET

SOUND MODE

12BIT

16BIT

12BIT MODE

SOUND1

SOUND2 FULL

TIME CODE

OFF

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape.

: Enables Audio Dubbing later.

12BIT

: Audio Dubbing is impossible but the recorded sound quality is

16BIT

Select the appropriate mode when playing back an audio-dubbed Mini DV tape.

SOUND1

SOUND2

: Original recorded sound and Audio-dubbed sound

FULL

higher than “12BIT”.

: Original recorded sound : Audio-dubbed sound

NOTES:

● When “12BIT MODE” is set to “FULL”, both the main and sub audio will be audible.

● To select only the main audio or only the sub audio of bilingual tapes, set “12BIT MODE”

to “SOUND1”.

When this function is set to “ON”, the time code always appears on the TV screen while the DV deck is being selected. When this function is set to “OFF”, the time code appears on the TV screen only by pressing – –:– –. (

pg. 11, 41)

墌

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Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied to the VCR.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered.

3. The Remote won’t function.

●

The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord.

●

“

” is displayed on the front display

panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”.

●

The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

Press the indicator off.

TIMER

button to turn the “#”

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

●

“

1. The tape does not run during recording.

2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

” is displayed on the front display

panel.

●

The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

Press off.

Check the cassette.

(4) to turn the “i” indicator

PLAY

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Noise appears during normal playback. (VHS deck only)

4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” message appears on the screen.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack. (VHS deck only)

●

The TV receiver is not set to the AV mode.

●

This is normal.

●

The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

●

The video heads may be dirty.

●

The automatic tracking mode is engaged.

Set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (

For the VHS deck

Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or consult your JVC dealer.

For the DV deck

Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or consult your JVC dealer.

Try manual tracking. (

墌

pg. 31)

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RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Recording cannot be started. ● For the VHS deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed.

● For the DV deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ● “L-1” or “F-1” has been selected as the

3. Tape-to-tape editing using another component is not possible.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible. ● The camcorder has not been properly

[

5. “

” on the front display panel won’t

stop blinking.

6. Audio dubbing is not possible. For the DV deck

7. Monitoring the audio-dubbed sound is not possible during audio dubbing using the DV deck.

8. The programed memory of Random Assemble Editing is disappeared.

9. When performing Normal Dubbing, the beginning of the dubbing start point is not dubbed.

input mode.

● The components have been incorrectly connected, or correct video connector (S-VIDEO or VIDEO) is not selected.

● All necessary power switches have not been turned on.

● The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.

connected.

● The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.

● The end of the tape was reached during

recording.

● “SOUND MODE” had been set to “16BIT” at the original recording.

● The tape speed had been set to LP at the original recording.

● This is normal. Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or

● The memory backup time has expired. Perform Random Assemble Editing again.

● This is normal. Locate the start point a little before the

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Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed.

Insert a Mini DV cassette, or set the erase protection switch set to “REC”.

Set to the desired channel.

Connect the components correctly (

pg. 56 – 62) or check “REAR AUX

墌

INPUT” or “FRONT AUX INPUT” setting. (

pg. 71, 73)

墌

Confirm that all units’ power switches are turned on.

Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. (

The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program.

Set “SOUND MODE” to “12BIT” at the original recording. (

Set the tape speed to SP at the original recording.

monitor the sound using the connected devices.

(

pg. 64)

墌

point where you want to start dubbing. (

pg. 54, 55)

墌

pg. 56)

墌

pg. 76)

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TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. Timer programing is not possible.

3. “

” and “[” on the front display

panel won’t stop blinking.

4. “

” blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

5. The VCR Plus+ system does not timerrecord properly.

6. The power shuts off and “[” won’t stop blinking.

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●

The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly.

●

The timer is not engaged. Press

●

Timer recording may not work when the VCR’s input mode is set to “F-1” for recording on the DV deck.

●

Timer recording is in progress. Timer programing can’t be performed

●

The timer is engaged but there’s no cassette loaded.

●

The end of the tape was reached during timer recording.

●

VHS deck

The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.

●

DV d eck

The loaded cassette has had its erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.

●

has been pressed when there are

TIMER

no programs in memory, or the timer record information has been programed incorrectly.

The VCR’s channel positions have been set incorrectly.

The end of the tape was reached during Instant Timer Recording.

Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings.

and confirm that “

TIMER

displayed on the front display panel.

Set the channel position other than “F-1” before engaging to Timer-Standby mode.

while a timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

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

The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program.

Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact.

Remove the cassette and set the erase protection switch to “REC”.

Check the programed data and reprogram as necessary, then press again.

Refer to “Guide Channel Number Set” (

pg. 44) and re-perform the procedure.

墌

The program may not have been recorded in its entirety. Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program.

” is

TIMER

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

7. Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording.

8. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording.

9. Timer recording begins as scheduled, but the channel is always incorrect.

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●

The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR.

●

The output channel selected in the Cable Box Set screen is incorrect.

●

The cable box is turned off. Make sure the power is on before timer

●

The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR.

●

The output channel selected in the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect.

●

The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver.

●

The DBS receiver is turned off. Make sure the power is on before timer

●

Even though you do not use an external cable box or DBS receiver, “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “ON” or “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set to “ON”.

Connect the Controller correctly (

pg. 20).

墌

After confirming your cable box’s output channel number, re-access the Cable Box Set screen and select the correct number (

pg. 21).

墌

recording starts.

Connect the Controller correctly (

pg. 23).

墌

After confirming your DBS receiver’s output channel number, re-access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number (

Set the correct DBS receiver brand code (

pg. 24).

墌

recording starts.

Set “CABLE BOX SET” to “OFF” (

pg. 21) or “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set

墌

to “OFF” (

墌

pg. 24).

JVC SR-VS30U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

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