JVC DVR SR VDA300U User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

SR-VDA300U

VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR

POWER

A/B

TV/VCR

DISPLAY

ENTER/OSD

ABC

DEF

₅ꢀ

DBS

WEEKLY

GHI

JKL

MNO

DAILY(M-F)

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

C. RESET

CANCEL

AUX

TIMER

START

STOP

DATE

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

HS/STD/LS3

SP/EP

PROG. SKIP SEARCH

CHECK

PROG.

TIMER

REC LINK

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

STOP

TV CH

PULL-OPEN

VOL

–

TV CH

–

JOG/

SHUTTLE

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and

Serial No. which are located on the

rear of cabinet. Retain this

INSTRUCTIONS

information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LPT0788-001C

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC digital video recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions con-

tained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

NOTE:

CAUTIONS

Change or modifications not approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority

to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make

sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation

(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear.)

CAUTION:

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be

considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of

these batteries must be followed strictly.

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC

120V`, 60Hz only.

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use

any other power source.

VCR Plus+, C³and PlusCode are registered trademarks of

Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

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.

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

with this video cassette recorder. However, PRO HD

recordings are possible only with cassettes marked "D-VHS".

By using S-VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with

S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR.

Ⅲ PRO HD is a new digital memory system that uses D-VHS

tapes. PRO HD was developed as a memory system for

multimedia applications that require storage for large

volumes of information, such as for digital video.

Ⅲ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished

reserved.

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.

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5. Ventilation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3. Power Lines

2. Power Sources

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.

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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

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.

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION

810-20)

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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USE

SERVICING

1. Accessories

1. Servicing

To avoid personal injury:

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

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

3. Water and Moisture

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.

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath

tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement,

or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-

out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the product.

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.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer

of this product as they may cause hazards.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

6. Cleaning

● The Index on pages 69 – 74 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.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do

not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth

for cleaning.

● The ੬ mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

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.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW

VCR . . .

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

● “CAUTIONS” on page 2.

● “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the

previous page.

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Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the recorder…

… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.

… in direct sunlight.

… in a dusty environment.

… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.

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

2. DO NOT block the recorder’s ventilation openings or holes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

After an extended period of use, the video heads can become dirty, resulting in a loss of picture or sound during

playback. If this happens, clean the video heads by using the optional cleaning tapes.

Symptoms of dirty video heads:

● The picture is not clear, or does not appear.

There is no sound.

VHS playback

● Mosaic (block) noise appears in the picture.

● Black or mosaic horizontal stripes appear in the

picture.

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

● A blank black or blue screen appears.

● The picture is fuzzy. (VHS playback)

Early symptom

Late symptom

D-VHS playback

Block noise

Still image

Black screen

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

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

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

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

● During VHS playback, if there is a tracking problem, the picture may appear fuzzy. Adjust the tracking manually ( ੬ pg. 23).

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CONTENTS

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

TIMER RECORDING

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

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

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

INITIAL SETTINGS

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

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

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

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

Setting clock semiautomatically

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

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

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

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

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

PRO HD SYSTEM

Features ..................................................... 42

Connection and Preparation ....................... 43

Connection ..............................................................43

Preparations.............................................................44

Recording ................................................... 45

Password Set Up ........................................ 46

Playback .................................................... 47

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

Setting channels automatically

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

Setting channels manually

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

OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Useful Function Settings .............................. 48

Satellite Auto Recording.............................. 54

JLIP ID Number Setting ............................... 55

EDITING

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

BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

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

Edit To Or From Another VCR/

Other Devices ............................................. 58

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

Changing display information ..................................22

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

Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Playback ....23

Adjusting tracking condition

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

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

Automatic operations after rewinding

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

Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search ...24

Locating beginning of timer recordings

— Instant Review .................................................25

Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search .............25

Adjusting picture condition — Digital 3-DNR .........25

MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL

TV Brand Setting......................................... 60

Cable Box Brand Setting ............................. 61

DBS Receiver Brand Setting ......................... 62

Changing Remote Control Code................... 63

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Codes and Messages .......................................67

Questions and answers ............................................68

INDEX

List of terms .............................................................69

Front panel ..............................................................70

Rear panel ...............................................................71

Front display panel ..................................................72

Child Lock ...............................................................72

On-screen display....................................................73

Remote ....................................................................74

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

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

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

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

Specifying recording length

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

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

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

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

Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality

— Super VHS ET ..................................................29

SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK

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

Locating particular scene rapidly

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

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

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

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

Viewing still picture frame by frame

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

Viewing slow motion picture

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

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Basic Connection

Connections

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the

accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”

Antenna or Cable

(੬ pg. 75).

ANTENNA IN

(Antenna or cable input)

Situate VCR

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCR to TV

The following connections are required.

1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the

ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.

3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV

OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the

TV’s antenna input terminal.

Matching

Transformer

(not supplied)

AC Outlet

AC Power

Cord

CABLE BOX

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

PB/CB

R/CR

IN(L-1)

4 Connect an audio/video cable between the

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of

the VCR and the audio/video input connectors

on the TV.

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO

REMOTE PAUSE/

AV COMPULINK

IN(L-2)

VIDEO

OUT

AC120V

DVB-ASI

SYNC

POL

–

S-VIDEO Connection

● If you have a TV with S-VIDEO input terminals, see

"S-VIDEO Connection" on page 8.

Component Video Connection

● If you have a TV with component video input

terminals, see "Component Video Connection" on

page 8.

Back of

VCR

TV OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Audio Cable

(supplied)

Video Cable

(not supplied)

To Audio

Input

Connectors

Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet.

To Video

Input

● The clock and tuner channels will

Connectors

automatically be set when the antenna is

connected and when the AC power cord is first

connected to an AC power outlet (੬ pg. 9).

(If “Auto” or “CH” is displayed on the front display

panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and

tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait

until the clock time is displayed on the front display

panel before turning on the VCR.)

RF Cable

(supplied)

To 75 Ω termninal

Final preparation for use

Turn on the VCR.

● You can now perform basic playback

(੬ pg. 21) or basic recording (੬ pg. 26).

NOTES:

● Your TV must have audio/video input connector for the

connection to the recorder.

● Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR

to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This

will ensure that you can record one show while watching

another (੬ pg. 29).

● For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the

Index ( ੬ pg. 73).

● When you play back the picture of 1080i, 720p, 480p image

format, the signal is not output from the S-VIDEO or VIDEO

output connector.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR (cont.)

S-VIDEO Connection

Component Video Connection

CONNECT VCR TO TV

a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as

explained in step 3 of "Basic Connection" (੬ pg. 7).

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

terminal on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO input

connector on the TV.

a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as

explained in step 3 of "Basic Connection" (੬ pg. 7).

b– Connect the component video cable between the

Component video output terminals on the rear of the VCR

and the component video input terminals on the TV.

Antenna or Cable

ANTENNA IN

(Antenna or cable input)

Antenna or Cable

(Antenna or cable input)

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching

Component

Video Output (not supplied)

AC Outlet

Transformer

Matching

Transformer

(not supplied)

AC Outlet

AC Power

Cord

AC Power

Cord

S VIDEO OUT

CABLE BOX

VHF/UHF

CABLE BOX

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

PB/CB

ANTENNA

PB/CB

PR/CR

IN(L-1)

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO

REMOTE PAUSE/

AV COMPULINK

REMOTE PAUSE/

AV COMPULINK

IN(L-2)

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AC120V

DVB-ASI

SYNC

POL

DVB-ASI

SYNC

POL

–

Back of

VCR

Back of

VCR

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Audio Cable

(supplied)

Audio Cable

(supplied)

S-Video Cable

(supplied)

Component

Video Cable

(not supplied)

S-VIDEO IN

RF Cable (supplied)

NOTES:

● To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we

recommend that you use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to

connect your VCR to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector.

● To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO

connection, set your TV to the AV mode using the TV's

remote control.

● To change the settings or set the timer program on the menu

screen, switch the TV's input mode for the connection with

Audio cable.

● To view the picture of 480i image format on the TV, or to

select and view ground wave broadcast, connect the

component video cable to the TV's Y/CB/CR connectors. If

your TV has only the Y/P^B/PR connectors, connect also the

S-VIDEO or VIDEO connectors between the VCR and TV.

You can also use the TV/VCR button on the VCR's remote

control to set your TV to the AV mode. (੬ pg. 60)

● When you play back the picture of 1080i, 720p, 480p image

format, the signal is not output from the S-VIDEO or VIDEO

output connector.

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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.

Plug & Play

Setting

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

Perform Plug & Play setup

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR

ATTENTION

(੬ pg. 7). Then connect the AC power cord to

an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.

The clock and tuner channels will be set

automatically.

● If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set

the clock and tuner channels separately. (੬ pg.10 – 14)

● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug

& Play setting.

● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the

Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

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.

TIMER

REC LINK

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

PULL-OPEN

● When Plug & Play setting has been complete

successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you

perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no

need to perform the clock (੬ pg. 10) and tuner

(੬ pg. 13) settings. If, however, you want to add or

delete channels, and use the ghost reduction function,

refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14.

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

Plug & Play Completed

The current time (including

AM/PM) is displayed.

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed

as they are scanned and set.

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.

INFORMATION

● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host

channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data.

(This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these

hours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.)

The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.

● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be

performed when power is restored to the VCR.

● Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this

function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set

procedure.

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from

an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semiauto (੬ pg. 11) or

Manual Clock Set (੬ pg. 12) procedure.

● If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host

PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug

& Play setting will be automatically reactivated.

If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (੬ pg. 12)

and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (੬ pg. 13 or 14).

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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.

Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or

Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step 4

after preparation steps below are finished.

If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (੬ pg. 12)

Clock Setting

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

Preparations

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

Access Initial Set Up screen

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (arrow) to

“INITIAL SET UP”, then

press OK.

Passowrd SET UP

FUNCTION SET UP

₃TUNER SET UP

INITIAL SET UP

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Access Clock Set Up screen

Press %ﬁ to move the

INITIAL SET UP

highlight bar (arrow) to

“CLOCK SET UP”, then

press OK.

CLOCK SET UP

JLIP ID SET UP

4 –7

● “CABLE BOX USERS

SET CLOCK

MANUALLY”

2 –7

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then

the Clock Set screen appears.

1 8

2 3

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Setting clock semiautomatically

Select D.S.T. mode

You have three choices:

— Semiauto Clock Set

AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s

clock automatically by the incoming

signal from the host channel. (Auto

Daylight Saving Time*)

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone

setting manually.

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

following steps.

ON–

Adjustment will be made by the built-in

clock itself.

Set Auto Clock to ON

OFF–

Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you.

Press %ﬁ to move the

CLOCK SET UP

highlight bar to “AUTO

TIME

DATE YEAR

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

then press @ # repeatedly until the desired setting

is selected.

CLOCK”, then press @ #

so that “ON” is

selected.

1:00PM 12/24 2003 WED

AUTO CLOCK : ON

HOST CH

D.S.T.

: AUTO (CATV)

: AUTO

TIME ZONE : AUTO

PRESS (5∞), THEN (2 3

)

Select time zone

You can select the time zone automatically or

manually.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar to “TIME

ZONE”, press @ # repeatedly until “AUTO” or

the desired time zone is selected.

Each time you press the button, the time zone

changes as follows:

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Then;

To select the host channel — go to step 5.

To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 6.

To select the time zone — go to step 7.

NOTE:

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO

CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE”

setting is changed.

O AUTO O ATLANTIC O EASTERN

O CENTRAL O MOUNTAIN O PACIFIC

O ALASKA O HAWAII O (back to the beginning)

Select host channel

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS

channel number.

NOTE:

If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug &

Play setting, you may be receiving the clock setting

data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or

from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system.

If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in step 5,

be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

Press %ﬁ to move the highlight bar to “HOST

CH”, then press @ # until “AUTO” or the desired

PBS channel number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

* Auto Daylight Saving Time

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s

clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.

With Auto DST activated, . . .

IMPORTANT

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set.

“Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the

clock is being set. The current clock time will appear

automatically when the clock setting is complete.

. . .

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.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

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

following steps.

Set time

Press @ # until the

CLOCK SET UP

desired time appears,

then press ﬁ.

TIME

DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 2003

AUTO CLOCK : ON

● Holding @ # changes

the time in 30-minute

intervals.

HOST CH

D.S.T.

: AUTO (CATV)

: AUTO

TIME ZONE : AUTO

PRESS (5∞), THEN (2 3

)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

● When the time is

entered manually, “AUTO CLOCK” is

automatically set to “OFF”, and “HOST CH”

and “TIME ZONE” disappear.

4 –7

4 5

Set date

Press @ # until the desired date appears, then

press ﬁ.

● Holding @ # changes the date in 15-day

intervals.

Set year

Press @ # until the desired year appears.

Select D.S.T. mode

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

then press @ # to select “ON” or “OFF”.

ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in

clock itself.

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you.

Start clock

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press %ﬁ repeatedly until the item you want to change

blinks, then press @ #

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Setting channels automatically

Tuner Setting

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

— Auto Channel Set

Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set

correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add

or delete channels, and want to use the ghost reduction

function, use Manual Channel Set (੬ pg. 14).

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Tuner Set Up screen

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (arrow) to

“TUNER SET UP”, then

press OK.

Password SET UP

₃FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET UP

INITIAL SET UP

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Perform Auto Channel Set

You can automatically

TUNER SET UP

set the receivable

channels in your area in

the order of their

₃BAND

CATV

AUTO CHANNEL SET UP

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

CABLE BOX SET UP

frequencies.

DBS RECEIVER SET UP

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Press %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“AUTO CHANNEL SET

UP”, then press OK.

2 3

1 4

AUTO CHANNEL SET UP

SCANNING...

NOTES:

2 3

● When Auto Channel Set

is complete, “SCAN

COMPLETED” appears

on screen.

PRESS (MENU) TO END

● If the scan was

unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–NO SIGNAL”

appears on screen. Check the

connections and start again.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

INFORMATION

The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV)

automatically during Auto Channel Set.

The selected band will be displayed on the right side of

“BAND” on the Tuner Set Up screen.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access Manual Channel Set screen

Press %ﬁ to move the

TUNER SET UP

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

highlight bar (arrow) to

BAND

CATV

“MANUAL CHANNEL

SET”, then press OK.

₃AUTO CHANNEL SET UP

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

CABLE BOX SET UP

DBS RECEIVER SET UP

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Add or skip desired channels

To add channels

MANUAL CHANNEL SET UP

1 Press the Number

keys or @ # to input a

channel number you

want to add.

2 Press OK to set to

“ADD”.

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (2 3), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

3 Repeat 1 and 2 to add other channels.

2 3

1 5

To skip channels

MANUAL CHANNEL SET UP

1 Press the Number

keys or @ # to input

a channel number

(CATV)

CH 46 SKIP

2 –4

you want to skip.

2 Press OK to set to

“SKIP”.

PRESS ₂NU₃MBER KEY (0–9)

OR (

), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set

You can add the channels you want or delete the

channels you do not want manually.

You can also select the ghost reduction mode for each

channel while adding the channels you want.

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Tuner Set Up screen

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

“TUNER SET UP”, then press OK.

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The following procedure is required if you receive your

TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The

Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the

cable box channel during timer recording. The

Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have

been programmed using VCR Plus+ (੬ pg. 34) or

Express timer programing (੬ pg. 38).

Cable Box

Control

Setting

Installing Controller

Suggested location

Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s

Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s

transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote

sensor.

Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is

facing the cable box’s remote sensor.

● Make sure the path between the Controller and

the cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked.

ATTENTION:

The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable

box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its

signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and

Attach Controller

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on

the back of the Controller.

DBS receiver.

Cable box

Connect cable box to VCR

● If your cable box does not have audio/video

output connectors

Connect the RF output terminal on the cable

box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of

your VCR.

● If your cable box has audio/video output

connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the

AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of

the VCR and the audio/video output connectors

on the cable box.

Controller

(suggested

Your VCR

locations)

Cable box

NOTE:

When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction

manual.

Connect Controller to VCR

Controller

(supplied)

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX

RF output

Audio/video

output

Controller connector on the rear panel.

Transmitter

ANTENNA

AUDIO/

VIDEO IN

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.

Your VCR

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s

Remote, refer to page 67. To set up the Controller, go to

page 16.

CABLE

BOX

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Setting cable box output

channel & brand

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and

its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot

work correctly.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

Turn on cable box

Select a channel other than channel 9 on your

cable box.

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU.

Access Tuner Set Up screen

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

“TUNER SET UP”, then press OK.

Access Cable Box Set screen

Press %ﬁ to move the

TUNER SET UP

highlight bar (arrow) to

“CABLE BOX SET UP”,

then press OK.

BAND

CATV

AUTO CHANNEL SET UP

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

₃GUIDE CHANNEL SET

CABLE BOX SET UP

3 4

DBS RECEIVER SET UP

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

3 4

6 7

Select cable box output channel

Your selection depends

CABLE BOX SET UP

on how your cable box

is connected to your

VCR.

OFF

● If your cable box is

connected to your

VCR’s ANTENNA IN

terminal on the rear panel

PRESS (2 3), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Press @ # until the channel number

representing the cable box’s output (CH2 –

CH9) appears on the screen.

● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s

AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel

Press @ # until “ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on

the screen.

● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s

AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-1) or AUDIO/VIDEO IN

(L-2) connectors on the rear panel

Press @ # until “ON L-1 (REAR)” or “ON L-2

(REAR)” appears on the screen.

● If you do not use a cable box

Press @ # until “OFF” appears on the screen.

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CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND

Access Cable Box Brand Set screen

CODE

Press OK.

ARCHER

1, 5, 17

1, 17

CABLETENNA

CABLEVIEW

CITIZEN

Enter cable box brand

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

Press the appropriate

CABLE BOX BRAND SET UP

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

Number keys to enter

the brand code from the

list shown to the right,

then press OK.

CURTIS

DIAMOND

EASTERN

GC BRAND

GEMINI

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

HAMLIN

JASCO

JERROLD

NOVAVISION

OAK

PANASONIC

PULSER

RCA

REGAL

2, 8

1, 17

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

THEN (OK) TO TEST

PRESS (MENU) TO END

● If the cable box’s

channel changes to 9,

setting is complete

Press OK and “CABLE

BOX CONTROL IS

ON” appears on the

screen for about 5

seconds, then it

1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28

10, 18, 19, 23

CABLE BOX BRAND SET UP

1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28

2, 8

7, 20

13, 14

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

13, 14

10, 18, 19, 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

DID YOUR CABLE BOX

CH₂ANGE TO CHANNEL 09?

YES

PRESS (2 3), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

returns to the normal

screen.

REGENCY

REMBRANDT

SAMSUNG

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SIGMA

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

Press @ # to move the highlight bar to

“NO”.

SL MARX

Press OK.

SPRUCER

STARGATE

TELEVIEW

TOCOM

Repeat step 7 until the cable box’s channel

changes to 9 by entering another code.

If the channel does not change after going

UNIKA

through all the code numbers listed for your

model of cable box, then try all the other

numbers.

UNIVERSAL

VIDEOWAY

ZENITH

If the VCR’s clock has not been set (with AUTO

CLOCK set to ON)

“CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears for

about 5 seconds when you press OK in step 6, then the

Clock Set screen appears.

Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12. If you press MENU

after the clock has been set, the Cable Box Brand Set

screen appears.

NOTES:

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

● If your cable box does not respond to any code, you cannot

use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case,

make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the

proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer

recording.

Contact your cable company about the possibility of

exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible

with your VCR.

● The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the

Controller during timer recording.

● If your cable box cannot be operated with a remote control

(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.: If you are unable to set the

Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The following procedure is required if you receive satellite

channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)

receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to automatically

switch the DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording.

DBS Receiver

Control Setting

NOTES:

● The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver

channels using the Controller when the VCR has been

programed using Express timer programing (੬ pg. 38).

Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the

Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during

VCR Plus+ timer recording.

(You can also use “Satellite Auto Recording” (੬ pg. 54) if

your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer.)

● If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you connect

the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input connectors

and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input terminal.

Suggested location

Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top

of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the

VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards

the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.

ATTENTION:

The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS

receiver and a cable box are used, position the Controller so its

signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS receiver and

cable box.

Installing Controller

DBS receiver

Situate Controller

Place the Controller so that its transmitter is

facing the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.

● Make sure the path between the Controller and

the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is not

blocked.

Attach Controller

Controller

(suggested

locations)

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on

Your VCR

the back of the Controller.

DBS receiver

Connect DBS receiver to VCR

Controller

(supplied)

● If your DBS receiver does not have audio/

video output connectors

Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS

receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the

rear of your VCR.

● If your DBS receiver has audio/video output

connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the

AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of

the VCR and the audio/video output connectors

on the DBS receiver.

Audio/Video

output

RF output

Transmitter

AUDIO/

VIDEO IN

ANTENNA IN

NOTE:

When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its

instruction manual.

Your VCR

Connect Controller to VCR

CABLE

BOX

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX

Controller connector on 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 theVCR’s Remote, refer to page 68. To set up the Controller, go to page 19.

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Setting DBS receiver input

channel & brand

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel

and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot

work correctly.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

Turn on DBS receiver

Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or

205 on your DBS receiver.

Access Main Menu screen on VCR

Press MENU.

Access Tuner Set Up screen

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

“TUNER SET UP”, then press OK.

Access DBS Receiver Set screen

Press %ﬁ to move the

TUNER SET UP

highlight bar (arrow) to

“DBS RECEIVER SET

UP”, then press OK.

BAND

CATV

AUTO CHANNEL SET UP

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

3 4

₃CABLE BOX SET UP

DBS RECEIVER SET UP

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

3 4

Select DBS receiver input channel

Your selection depends on how your DBS

receiver is connected to your VCR.

DBS RECEIVER SET UP

● If your DBS receiver

is connected to your

VCR’s ANTENNA IN

OFF

terminal on the rear

panel

Press @ # until the

PRESS (2 3), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

channel number

representing the DBS

receiver’s output (CH3 or CH4) appears on the

screen.

● If your DBS receiver is connected to yourVCR’s

AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel

Press @ # until “ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on

the screen.

● If your DBS receiver is connected to yourVCR’s

AUDIO/VIDEO IN (L-1) or AUDIO/VIDEO IN

(L-2) connectors on the rear panel

Press @ # until “ON L-1 (REAR)” or “ON L-2

(REAR)” appears on the screen.

● If you do not use a DBS receiver

Press @ # until “OFF” appears on the screen.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen

Press OK.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

Enter DBS Receiver’s brand

Press the appropriate

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

Number keys to enter

the brand code from the

4 0

following list, then

press OK.

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

The program currently

received through the

THEN (OK) TO TEST

PRESS (MENU) TO END

DBS receiver appears

for about 10 seconds.

BRAND

CODE

JVC (DISH Network)

ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)

PRIMESTAR

SONY (DSS)

RCA (DSS)

@ #

● If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the

channel listed below for your brand, setting is

complete

6 7

JVC = 100

ECHOSTAR = 100

PRIMESTAR = 55

SONY = 205

RCA = 205

Press OK and “DBS

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

RECEIVER CONTROL

IS ON” appears on the

screen for about 5

seconds, then it

returns to the normal

screen.

DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER

CH₂ANGE TO CHANNEL 100?

YES

PRESS (2 3), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

● If the DBS receiver’s

channel does not change as shown above

1 Press @ # to move the highlight bar to “NO”.

2 Press OK.

NOTES:

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

● If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you

cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this

case, make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and

tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of

timer recording. In addition, if your DBS receiver is equipped

with a timer, you can also use “Satellite Auto Recording”

(੬ pg. 54).

3 Re-enter the correct code.

● The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the

Controller during timer recording.

● If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a remote

control (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the

Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS

receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the

scheduled start time of timer recording.

● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the

Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

Basic

This VCR can check the tape condition during playback

(and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.

● This recorder can play back tapes that have been

recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS and VHS formats.

● When playing back a tape, this recorder automatically

identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, or

VHS).

Playback

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

Load a cassette

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label

side is facing you and the arrow on the front of

the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

POWER

Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

S-VIDEO

● The VCR turns on automatically.

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

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

● The tape will run for a few seconds while the

VCR searches for the tape number. If the tape

number is found, it will be shown on the TV

screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON.”

(੬ pg. 52)

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

IN F-1

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 )

● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been

removed, playback begins automatically.

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ).

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

● Tape speed is automatically detected.

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

setting: ੬ pg. 49), “V, CALIBRATION” appears

on the screen, and this VCR checks the tape

condition during automatic tracking (only

cassettes recorded in the S-VHS or VHS mode).

POWER

To stop playback

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

on the front panel.

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press REW ( 1 ).

To fast-forward (when it is not running)

REW ( 1 )

FF ( ¡ )

Press FF ( ¡ ).

To eject the tape

STOP ( 7 )

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel when the

tape is not running.

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

off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

SHUTTLE

ring

NOTES:

● When you use the Video Navigation function, operate the

VCR only after the tape number is detected; otherwise, you

cannot use the Video Navigation function.

● When playing back a tape recorded in D-VHS format, the

JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not work.

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Changing display information

Basic

Press DISPLAY during playback.

Each time you press the button, the front display panel

shows the time counter, the clock time and the tape

remaining time in sequence .

Playback

Features

Time Counter

Clock Time

Tape Remaining Time

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

● To display the VCR status including the time counter

and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-

screen display” (੬ pg. 29).

● “COUNT” appears on the screen when the time

counter is shown. “REMAIN” appears on the screen

when the tape remaining time is shown.

● When the tape remaining time appears, “ ” also

lights on the front display panel.

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

IN F-1

● The tape remaining time is calculated based on the

tape speed being used. The indicated remaining time is

only an estimate.

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the

Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is

also reset when a tape is inserted.

STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 )

D _–1

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Checking tape position

The tape position indicator

appears on the screen in the

following cases:

● When you change the VCR

operation mode from the stop

mode to fast forward or

C. RESET

– 1:23:45

rewind mode.

● When you perform an Index

Search (੬ pg. 24) or Instant

Review (੬ pg. 25).

D _–2

The position of “ ” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”

(End) shows you where you are on the tape.

STOP ( 7 )

NOTES:

● “SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will

not appear (੬ pg. 52).

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

displayed.

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Selecting monitor sound

Playing back tape repeatedly

— Audio Monitor

— Repeat Playback

You can select the desired monitor sound.

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

While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP

sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote.

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

While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( 3 )

for more than 5 seconds.

The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts

flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back 50 times.

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

S-VHS/VHS

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

HI-FI

NORM HI-FI

HI-FI L

HI-FI R

NOTE:

NORM

For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is

possible only if the cassette was recorded in STD mode.

HI-FI: Normally select this.

Hi-Fi sound is played back.

HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.

HI-FI R:Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.

NORM:Sound on the normal track is played back.

NORM HI-FI:

Adjusting tracking condition

— Tracking Adjustments

Automatic tracking adjustment

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal

track are mixed and played back.

This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition.

Whenever you insert a tape and start playback,

automatic tracking starts working and continuously

analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality

during playback.

D-VHS

HI-FI

HI-FI L

HI-FI R

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during

playback, use the manual tracking following the

procedures below.

● You can also use the manual tracking during slow

motion playback (੬ pg. 33).

HI-FI: Normally select this.

HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.

HI-FI R:Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.

Activate manual tracking

Press CH + and – on the front panel at the same

time during playback.

NOTES:

● The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to

“ON” (੬ pg. 56), though the monitor sound changes in

sequence.

Eliminate the noises on the TV screen.

Press CH + or –.

● Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and

hold for a coarse adjustment. Watch the screen

and continue adjustment until optimum picture

and sound quality are achieved.

● If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi sound track, the

normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting.

● To reactivate automatic tracking, press CH + and

– on the front panel at the same time. The

automatic tracking becomes active again.

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Automatic operations after

rewinding — Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do

after rewinding is complete.

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

IN F-1

a– For Automatic Playback Start

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

seconds.

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

b– For Automatic Power Off

Press REW ( 1 ), then press POWER within 2

seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby

Press REW ( 1 ), then press TIMER within 2

seconds.

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–b

–C

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function

if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.

Locating beginning of

recordings — Index Search

F _–a

Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of

each recording when recording on this VCR. You can

find and automatically play back from the beginning of

any recording using the Index Search function.

FF (

)

–a, b, c

REW (

)

Start search

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

the Remote.

Access distant code

To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away,

press 4 or ¢ repeatedly until the correct

number is displayed on the screen (only if

“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ; ੬ pg. 52).

Playback begins automatically when the desired

recording is located.

SHUTTLE

ring

Beginning of the 2nd next

program recorded

Current position

on the tape

Beginning of the current

program recorded

program

recorded

program

recorded

2nd next

–2

–1

● If you want to find the very beginning of the

desired program, press REW ( ) or FF (

or turn the SHUTTLE ring after playback starts.

)

NOTE:

An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is

resumed from recording pause.

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Locating beginning of timer

recordings ^{— Instant Review}

Adjusting picture condition

— Digital 3-DNR (S-VHS/VHS only)

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

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

recorded program.

The Digital 3-DNR (3-Dimension Noise Reduction) cuts

noise and reproduces clear pictures. Normally turn on

Digital 3-DNR.

The playback picture may be distorted depending on the

tape. In this case, turn off Digital 3-DNR.

Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the

VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.

● The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code

indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded

program, then begins playback automatically.

● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away

from the current position on the tape. If, for example,

you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch

the third one, press REVIEW three times.

Press DIGITAL 3-DNR on the front panel so that the

DIGITAL 3-DNR lamp lights up.

Each time you press the button, this function turns on

and off.

● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired

program, press REW (

SHUTTLE ring after playback starts.

) or FF (

) or turn the

Other Useful functions for playback

(S-VHS/VHS only)

● If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is

pressed, it will play the tape from the beginning. It will

not fast-forward to an index code.

● The Instant Review function will also operate if the

VCR is turned on.

You can also use the following functions for playback.

● Video Calibration (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 49)

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the

condition of the tape in use during playback and

recording, and compensates to provide the highest-

possible pictures.

● Picture Control (੬ pg. 49)

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture

quality according to your preference.

Skipping unwanted portions

— Skip Search

You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted

portions of the tape.

● Digital R3 (੬ pg. 49)

This function applies edge correction to the luminance

signal to enhance details and provides clear pictures.

Press SKIP SEARCH on the Remote once to 4 times

during playback.

Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed

playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion

of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes

automatically.

● Video Stabilizer (੬ pg. 49)

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the

picture when playing back unstable recordings made on

another VCR.

To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press

PLAY ( 3 ).

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

This VCR can check the tape condition during recording

(and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.

Basic

Recording

S-VHS/VHS Recording

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,

STOP/EJECT

( 7/0 )

cover the hole with adhesive tape before

inserting the cassette.

POWER

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

Select recording channel

POWER

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

On the front panel:

Press CH + or –.

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

IN F-1

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

On the Remote:

a– Press CH + or –.

b– Press the Number keys.

Set tape speed

Press HS/STD/LS3/SP/EP (

) to set the

recording speed.

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Start recording

On the front panel:

Press REC ( ¶ ).

POWER

On the Remote:

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

–b

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

setting: ੬ pg. 49), this VCR checks the tape

condition for about seven seconds, then starts

recording. This means that the first seven

seconds of the program will not be recorded. If

this is inconvenient for you, follow the steps

below:

–a

FF ( ¡ )

PAUSE ( 8 )

REW ( 1 )

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

Video Calibration.

2 Then press PLAY ( 3 ) to start recording

after Video Calibration is complete.

STOP ( 7 )

It may be unlawful to record or play back

copyrighted material without the consent of the

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Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode

To pause recording

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

Recording Mode

Cassette

To stop recording

S-VHS

VHS

Yes

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

D-VHS

S-VHS

VHS

Yes

on the front panel.

Yes

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press REW ( 1 ).

Yes*

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

VHS ET function. (੬pg. 29)

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

Press FF ( ¡ ).

NOTES:

To eject the tape

● The S-VHS and VHS mode recordings are possible with this

VCR.

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel when the

tape is not running.

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

● To record in the S-VHS/VHS mode, you can use a D-VHS,

S-VHS or VHS cassette.

off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

To record in S-VHS mode on D-VHS tapes:

Set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON” (੬ pg. 53).

To record in VHS mode on D-VHS tapes:

Set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF” (੬ pg. 53).

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Changing display information

Basic

Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.

Each time you press the button, the front display panel

shows the time counter, channel number, clock time,

and the tape remaining time in sequence.

Recording

Features

Time Counter

Channel No.

Clock Time

Tape Remaining Time

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

● To display the VCR status including the time counter

and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-

screen display” (੬ pg. 29).

● “COUNT” appears on the screen when the time

counter is shown. “REMAIN” appears on the screen

when the tape remaining time is shown.

–2

● When the tape remaining time appears, “ ” also

lights on the front display panel.

● The tape remaining time is calculated based on the

tape speed being used. The indicated remaining time is

only an estimate.

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

IN F-1

POWER

To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the

Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is

also reset when a tape is inserted.

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 )

–1

Specifying recording length

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

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You can easily specify the recording length from 30

minutes to 8 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording

is finished.

During recording, press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel

repeatedly until the recording length you want appears

on the front display panel.

The record ( ) indicator starts flashing.

Each time you press the button, recording length

increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 8 hours).

C. RESET

To cancel an ITR, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or

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

–2

STOP ( 7 )

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Watching one program while

recording another

Engage TV mode

During recording...

Recording on VHS tapes with

S-VHS quality — Super VHS ET

This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with

S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function

can be played back only on a VCR equipped with the

S-VHS ET function.

● Change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV.

● You can activate this function only before you start

recording on a VHS tape.

● Before recording, make sure “V, CALIBRATION” is set

to “ON” (੬ pg. 49).

Select channel for viewing

Select the channel you want to watch, on the TV.

Showing on-screen display

Select S-VHS ET mode

Press S-VHS ET on the front panel. The S-VHS ET

lamp lights up.

When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 56), you

can see the current VCR status on the TV screen.

● For more detailed information about the on-screen

display, see page 79.

● To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press S-VHS ET

again. The lamp goes off.

Start recording

On the front panel:

Press REC ( ¶ ).

On the Remote:

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

Display VCR status on TV screen

During recording or

recording pause, press

OSD on the Remote.

All indications

corresponding to the

current VCR status are

displayed for 5 seconds.

The time counter remains

SAP STEREO

REC PAUSE

HI-FI

THU 12:00 AM

]

STD

NOTES:

– 1:23:45

INDEX-9

● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function...

– while recording is in progress.

– while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording

(੬ pg. 28) is in progress.

on the screen indicating the elapsed time.

– while Video Calibration (੬ pg. 53) is in progress.

● S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.

● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures

over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tapes

is recommended.

● The indications are not recorded.

Exit on-screen display

Press OSD again.

● Use of high grade tapes are 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.

NOTES:

● If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “REC PAUSE” is

always displayed.

● The VCR status can be also displayed during playback.

● You can play back S-VHS ET recordings 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 this function.)

● While playing back a tape recorded with this function, noise

may appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or

interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)

● During special effect playback (੬ pg. 31), noise may appear.

If special effect playback is performed frequently on a tape

recorded with this function, the tape may be damaged and

picture may be deteriorated

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Other useful functions for recording

Accidental erasure prevention

You can also use the following functions for recording.

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its record safety tab.

● Recording Resume Function

To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

If there is a power outage during recording (including

Instant Timer Recording, timer recording and Satellite Auto

Recording), the recording will resume automatically when

the power is restored to the VCR. (No setting is required for

this function.)

● Video Calibration (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 49)

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.

Record safety tab

● Second Audio Recording (੬ pg. 50)

This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of

Multichannel TV Sound broadcast.

To record a SAP program received, set “2ND AUDIO REC”

to “ON” using the menu screen.

NOTES:

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

● The “STEREO” indication appears on the screen for about

5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.

● The “SAP” indication appears on the screen for about 5

seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.

● Both indications appear when a stereo program is

accompanied by SAP sound.

● S-VHS Recording Mode (੬ pg. 53)

This VCR allows you to record on a D-VHS and S-VHS

tape with VHS picture quality.

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SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK

With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback

such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and

still playback and so on.

Special Effect

Playback

Locating particular scene

rapidly ^{— Picture Search}

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

7 High-Speed Picture Search:

Possible during normal playback or still picture

playback.

You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape.

ATTENTION

When playing back a tape recorded in PRO HD (based on

D-VHS) format, the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not

work.

To do forward picture search, turn the SHUTTLE ring

fully to the right. When you release the ring, a still

picture appears.

To do reverse picture search, turn the SHUTTLE ring

fully to the left. When you release the ring, a still picture

appears.

● If you turn the ring fully and release it within 1 second,

a still picture appears.

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To do forward picture search, press FF (

To do reverse picture search, press REW (

● If you press and hold the button for more than 2

seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search,

and normal playback resumes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

NOTES:

PLAY ( 3 )

● The high-speed picture search speed of the PRO HD (based

on D-VHS) recording is 6 times normal playback speed in HS

mode, 12 times in STD mode, 36 times in LS3 mode.

The high-speed picture search speed of the S-VHS/VHS

recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP mode, 31

times in EP mode.

● The picture may be distorted at the part where the playback

speed is changed.

● The still picture may appear during the high-speed picture

search of a tape recorded in PRO HD (based on D-VHS)

format on other devices.

7 Variable-Speed Picture Search (S-VHS/VHS only):

You can change the speed of picture search.

SHUTTLE

ring

Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right (forward search) or to

the left (reverse search).

As you turn the SHUTTLE ring, picture search speed

changes (see the diagram on page 32).

NOTE:

When you release the ring, a still picture appears.

● The speed of picture search is determined by the

rotating angle of the SHUTTLE ring.

To use the JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring on the Remote, first press

JOG/SHUTTLE on the remote control so that the button lights

up.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

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SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK (cont.)

Viewing still picture

— Still Picture Playback

Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback.

Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.

To use the JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring on the Remote, first

press JOG/SHUTTLE on the remote control so that the

button lights up.

Still

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

NOTE:

To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust

tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture

playback.

Viewing still picture frame by

frame ^{— Frame-by-Frame Playback (S-VHS/}

VHS only)

NOTE:

Pause during playback

When playing back a tape recorded in PRO HD (based on D-

Press PAUSE ( 8 ).

VHS) format, the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not work.

Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.

Advance or reverse still picture

To advance a still picture, turn the JOG dial to the

right.

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To reverse a still picture, turn the JOG dial to the

left.

To advance a still picture, press ¢ (or PAUSE

( 8 )) repeatedly.

To reverse a still picture, press 4 repeatedly.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

PLAY ( 3 )

–1

C _–2

JOG/SHUTTLE

JOG dial

SHUTTLE

ring

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Viewing slow motion picture

— Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only)

During normal playback or still picture playback:

Turn the SHUTTLE ring slowly to the right (forward slow

motion) or to the left (reverse slow motion) so that slow

motion playback starts.When you release the ring, a still

picture appears.

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● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also

starts forward slow motion playback. If you press

PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes.

During normal playback:

Press 4 to decrease the playback speed.

Each time you press the button, the speed decreases

(toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse

picture search).

● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also

starts forward slow motion playback. If you press

PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes.

CH +/–

PLAY ( 3 )

PAUSE ( 8 )

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

During still picture playback:

Press and hold ¢ to start forward (or 4 to start

reverse) slow motion playback. When you release the

button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture

appears.

● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also

starts forward slow motion playback. If you press

PAUSE ( 8 ) again, still picture resumes.

SHUTTLE

ring

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

NOTES:

• Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.

During slow motion playback, simply press CH + or – to

adjust tracking.

• When the picture jitters vertically during slow motion

playback, first press PAUSE ( 8 ) to enter still picture mode.

Then adjust tracking by pressing CH + or –.

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TIMER RECORDING

Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to

automatically record a broadcast at some future time.

Up to 24 timer recording programs can be made using

VCR Plus+ timer programing or Express timer

programing method (੬ pg. 38) as far as a year in

advance.

The VCR Plus+ timer programing system eliminates the

need to input channel, date, start and stop time data

when programing timer recording settings. Simply key in

the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to

record and the VCR’s timer will be automatically

programed. (The PlusCode programing numbers are the

numbers next to the program in most TV listing.)

VCR Plus+^®

Timer

Programing

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

S-VIDEO

cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it

into the VCR.

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

PRO HD

REW

IN F-1

● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset,

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

automatically.

Access VCR Plus+ screen

Press PROG. on the

PLUSCODE NUMBER

Remote.

● The clock must be set

to access the VCR

Plus+ screen.

If you have not set the

clock, the Main Menu

PRESS NUMBER KEYS (0–9)

PRESS (+/–) TO SET

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

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screen appears after an error message is

displayed. Refer to page 9 for the Plug & Play

setting or page 10 for the clock setting

procedure.

POWER

3 4

WEEKLY

Enter PlusCode number

DAILY (M-F)

CANCEL

Press the appropriate

Number keys to input

PLUSCODE NUMBER

the PlusCode number

printed in the TV

STOP +/–

123

listings for the TV

broadcast you wish to

record, then press OK.

2 7

PRESS NUMBER KEYS (0–9)

THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

Then;

If the Guide Channel Set screen appears

— go to step 4.

If the VCR Plus+ Program screen appears

— go to step 5.

3 4 7

● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input

the correct PlusCode number.

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Input receiving channel number

Return to normal screen

The guide channel

Press PROG. or OK.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP

number, which is

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears.

GUIDE CH 12

VCR CH –––

assigned to the TV or

cable station for the

PlusCode number that

you entered in step 3,

will appear

PRESS ₂NU₃MBER KEY (0–9)

Engage timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER.

The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is

displayed on the front display panel.

OR (

), THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

automatically on the

Guide Channel Set Up screen.

Press the Number keys (or @ #) to input the

number of the channel on which the broadcast

for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR

or cable box, then press OK.

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby

mode

Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby

mode, then press POWER to turn on the VCR.

DO NOT forget to put theVCR into timer recording standby

mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR;

otherwise, you cannot record the broadcasts you want.

● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 52) is set to “ON”, the

timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged

when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled

when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press

TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording

standby mode.

● The Guide Channel Set screen appears only

when you input the PlusCode number of a

station for which the guide channel number has

not been set previously.

● 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 15 – 17.

Check program date

The PlusCode number

you entered and the

PROGRAM

PLUSCODE NUM. : 012345678

START

STOP

DATE

IMPORTANT

corresponding timer

recording program is

displayed on the

Program screen. Check

to make sure it is

accurate.

8:00PM 10:00PM 12/24/03

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

Program screen in step 5. When this happens, set the

correct guide channel number for that station. (੬ pg. 36,

“Changing VCR Plus+ Setting”)

WED

CATV 12 STD (SP)

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY

9=WEEKLY) THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

● To change the stop time, press STOP +/–.

● To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or

weekly serials, press DAILY (M-F) (number “8”)

or WEEKLY (number “9”). “DAILY” or

“WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen.

Pressing the button again makes each

corresponding display disappear.

● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access

the VCR Plus+ screen again and input the

correct PlusCode number.

● If an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for

a broadcast already finished has been inputted,

“ERROR” is displayed for about 5 seconds, then

the VCR Plus+ screen reappears.

NOTES:

● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer

programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and

other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes.

As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR

after the power failure, the following will take place.

1. This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to

restore the clock time and channel setting.

2. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly,

each timer program you have made will start at its start

time unless its end time has elapsed.

● To timer-record cable channels received through a cable box,

be sure to keep the cable box turned on.

Set tape speed

Press HS/STD/LS3/SP/LP (

) to set the tape

speed.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

IMPORTANT

Changing

VCR Plus+^®

Setting

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

Program screen (੬ step 5 on page 35). When this

happens, perform the following steps to set the correct

guide channel number for that station.

To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates

correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide

Channel Set” for each station. Read the following

information carefully.

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

VCR Plus+ guide channel matching

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. For accurate VCR

Plus+ programing, the VCR Plus+ guide channel number

for each station should match the channel number on

which it is received in your area.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

4 5

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.

2 3

1 6

4 5

2 –5

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Access Main Menu screen

Input receiving channel number

Press MENU.

Press the Number keys

(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is

or @ # to input the

number of the channel

on which the guide

channel’s broadcasts

are received, then press

OK.

received on channel 47

Access Tuner Set Up screen

GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

GUIDE CH

VCR CH

highlight bar (arrow) to

“TUNER SET UP”, then

press OK.

Password SET UP

₃FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET UP

INITIAL SET UP

PRESS N₂UM₃BER KEY (0-9)

● Repeat steps 4 and 5

for each instance.

OR (

), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Access Guide Channel Set screen

Press %ﬁ to move the

TUNER SET UP

highlight bar (arrow) to

BAND

CATV

“GUIDE CHANNEL

SET”, then press OK.

AUTO CHANNEL SET UP

₃MANUAL CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

CABLE BOX SET UP

DBS RECIEVER SET UP

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Input guide channel number

Press the Number keys

(Ex.) When inputting the

guide channel number 6

for WNJU(Ind.)

or @ # to input the VCR

Plus+ guide channel

number as shown in the

TV listing, then press

OK.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP

GUIDE CH

VCR CH

– – –

● If you receive your

channels with a cable

box and if you have

properly set your

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

OR (2 3), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Controller, “CABLE

CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer

to pages 15 – 17 and re-perform the procedure.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to

24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember,

the clock must be set before you can program the timer

(੬ pg. 10).

Express Timer

Programing

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,

cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it

into the VCR.

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset,

automatically.

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

Access VCR PLUS+ screen

Press PROG..

POWER

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO

SP/EP

PRO HD

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

IN F-1

POWER

Access Program screen

Press START +/– once.

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

PROGRAM

START

STOP

DATE

– –:– –AM – –:– –AM – –/– –/– –

SUN

– – – STD (SP)

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY

9=WEEKLY) THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

Set program start time

Press START +/–

repeatedly to enter the

time you want

PROGRAM

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

START

STOP

DATE

POWER

8:00AM – –:– –AM – –/– –/– –

SUN

recording to start.

– – – STD (SP)

● Press and hold START

+/– to increase the

time in 30-minute

intervals.

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY

9=WEEKLY) THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

DAILY (M-F)

DBS

WEEKLY

Set program stop time

Press STOP +/– repeatedly to enter the time you

want recording to stop.

3 –7

● Press and hold STOP +/– to increase the time in

30-minute intervals.

2 9

Set program date

Press DATE +/–. (The current date is displayed on

the screen. The date you enter appears in its

place.)

Set channel number

Press CH +/–.

● If you are using a DBS receiver, see

“ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS” on

next page.

● Holding down CH +/– rapidly changes the

channel numbers.

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Set tape speed

Press HS/STD/LS3/SP/LP (

speed.

NOTES:

● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer

programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and

other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes.

As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR

after the power failure, the following will take place.

1. This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to

restore the clock time and channel setting.

) to set the tape

Return to normal screen

Press PROG. or OK.

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears.

2. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly,

each timer program you have made will start at its start

time unless its end time has elapsed.

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

date.

● After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off

automatically.

● You can program the timer recording while a regular

recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be

recorded.

● If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the cassette

is automatically ejected.

Engage timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER.

The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is

displayed on the front display panel.

To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly

serials

Press DAILY (M-F) (number “8”) or WEEKLY (number

“9”) anytime during steps 3 through 8.

“DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen.

● Pressing the button again makes the corresponding

indication disappear.

● To timer-record cable or satellite channels, be sure to keep

the cable box or DBS receiver turned on.

ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby

mode

If you are using a DBS

PROGRAM

receiver (unless “DBS

START

STOP

DATE

Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby

mode, then press POWER to turn on the VCR.

DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording

standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the

VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcast you

want.

RECEIVER SET UP” is set

to “OFF” ੬ pg. 19), the

band indication (TV, CATV

or DBS) appears under the

channel number

8:00PM 10:00PM 12/24/03

WED

DBS 110 STD (SP)

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY

9=WEEKLY) THEN (OK)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

indication.

● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 52) is set to “ON”, the

timer recording standby mode is automatically

engaged when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily

canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have

to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer

recording standby mode.

: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 UP” is set to “OFF”

੬ pg. 16).

DBS :To timer-record a satellite broadcast

received through a DBS receiver.

NOTE:

If “BAND” is set to “TV” on the Tuner Set Up Screen

(੬ pg. 14) and “CABLE BOX SET UP” is set to “OFF” on

the Cable Box Set screen (੬ pg. 16), “CATV” will not be

displayed on the Program screen; If “BAND” is set to

“CATV” or “CABLE BOX SET UP” 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 Number key “7 (DBS)” to

select “DBS”.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Canceling or changing program

settings

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

Access Program screen

Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the left column.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

Cancel or change program setting

To cancel a program,

PROGRAM CHECK

–1

press CANCEL.

START

STOP

DATE

8:00PM 10:00PM 12/24/03

To change a program,

press the appropriate

button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–,

CH+/–, and/or HS/STD/

WED

CATV 12 STD (SP)

PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL

PRESS (OK) TO PROG. LIST

PRESS (P. CHECK) TO END

^–1B

–2

–4

LS3/SP/EP (

● To return to the

program List screen,

press OK.

–2, 3

–3

–2

–3

Return to normal screen

Press PROG. CHECK.

Reengage timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER.

● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 52) is set to “ON”,

the timer recording standby mode automatically

resumes when you turn off the VCR.

Checking program settings

Front display panel

The indicators on the front display panel show the total

number of timer-programs, the currently selected program

(blinking).

Disengage timer

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 52) is set to “ON”,

you do not have to press TIMER.

Access Program List screen

Press PROG. CHECK.

PROGRAM LIST

[ 2/ 3]

DATE START STOP CH

12/24 8:00PM 10:00

12/25 10:00AM 10:45

₃12/25 11:30PM 1:00 125

12/26 9:00PM 11:00

12/27 11:00AM 11:45

∞

12/28 10:30PM 1:00 124

SELECT WITH (5∞) AND (OK)

PRESS (P. CHECK) TO END

100

Access Program screen

15 timer-recordings

are already

“Pro” appears while

timer-programming is

made or Program List

screen is displayed.

Press %ﬁ to select a program, then press OK to

programmed.

check more detailed information.

Each time you press %ﬁ, the program’s information

also appears on the front display panel.

13th program is

currently selected.

See “Front display panel” in the right column.

● To return to the normal screen, press PROG.

CHECK.

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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.

Other Useful functions for timer recording

You can also use the following functions for timer

recording.

● Auto Timer (੬ pg. 52)

Pattern 1:

The program with the lower program

number will be recorded.

When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recording

standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is

turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is

turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or

disengage the timer recording standby mode.

10:00

11:00

12:00

Program 1

Program 2

CH10

CH40

Not recorded

Pattern 2:

The program starting earlier will be

recorded.

● Auto SP = EP Timer (S-VHS/VHS only) (੬ pg. 52)

If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast

for recording in SP mode, the VCR automatically switches

to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is

especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than

2 hours in length.

10:00

11:00

12:00

CH10

Program 1

Not recorded

Program 2 CH40

Pattern 3:

The program starting earlier will be

recorded, followed by the remaining portion

of the other program.

10:00

11:00

12:00

CH10

Program 1

CH40

Program 2

Not recorded

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PRO HD SYSTEM

PRO HD System

Features

● This digital video recorder is a professional deck

designed for the PRO HD system.

TIMER

REC LINK

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

● This system can record the MPEG2-TS signal on the

PULL-OPEN

D-VHS tape via the interface of DVB-ASI.

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

● This system is impossible to record by a D-VHS

format.

SR-VDA300U

● In the case of recording, the password can be set.

● Playback using SR-VD400U (optional) is possible by

entering password, which is set for recording.

SR-VD400U

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Connection

And

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the

accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”

(੬ pg. 75).

Preparation

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Antenna or Cable

ANTENNA IN

(Antenna or cable input)

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Connect VCR to TV

The following connections are required.

1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the

ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the

VCR.

Matching

Transformer

AC Outlet

AC Power

(not supplied)

3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the

TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and

the TV’s antenna input terminal.

Cord

CABLE BOX

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

B/CB

R/CR

IN(L-1)

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO

4 Connect an audio/video cable between the

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of

the VCR and the audio/video input connectors

on the TV.

REMOTE PAUSE/

AV COMPULINK

IN(L-2)

VIDEO

OUT

AC120V

DVB-ASI

SYNC

POL

–

5 Connect the not supplied BNC cabel between

the DVB-ASI IN terminal on the rear of the VCR

and the ENCODER’s output terminal.

Back of

VCR

TV OUT

AC IN

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Outlet

Connect VCR to power source

Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC In

connector.

Video Cable

Audio Cable

(supplied)

AC Power

Cord

(supplied)

(not supplied)

To Audio

Input

Connectors

Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet.

● Please ensure connection of the supplied AC

power cord.

To Video

Input

Connectors

BNC cable

(not supplied)

RF Cable

(supplied)

NOTE:

Before connection of the AC power cord, please reed the safety

information. (੬ pg.3)

To 75 Ω termninal

ENCODER

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PRO HD SYSTEM (cont.)

Preparations

Press POWER (upper left side)

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

IN F-1

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

Select input location on this VCR

On the front panel or Remote :

Press CH +/– to select an “I-” channel.

ASI-REC

indicator

ASI-IN

indicator

Proceed to the next step after 5 seconds.

Press POWER (lower right side)

ASI-REC indicator will light. (It may take a few

seconds for it to light.)

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

If a signal is input to an DVB ASI IN connector,

ASI-IN indicator lights.

NOTE:

ASI signals will not be recorded if above procedures are not

followed.

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This VCR can check the tape condition during recording

(and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.

Recording

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

In the case of recording, the password can be set.

When you set up a password, please carry out

before recording.

Please refer to next page for the procedure of setting

the password.

POWER

STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 )

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

Load a D-VHS cassette

IN F-1

POWER

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

cover the hole with adhesive tape before

inserting the cassette.

ASI-REC

indicator

POWER

● The D-VHS indicator lights on the front display

panel and the PRO HD recording mode is

selected automatically.

Start recording

On the front panel:

Press REC ( ¶ ).

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

POWER

On the Remote:

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

● The ASI-REC indicator lights changes to orange.

● Recording speed is AUTO mode.

AUTO mode: The recording speed will be

selected automatically according

to the amount of data input.

To stop playback

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

on the front panel.

REW ( 1 )

FF ( ¡ )

PAUSE ( 8 )

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press REW ( 1 ).

To fast-forward (when it is not running)

STOP ( 7 )

Press FF ( ¡ ).

To eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel when the

tape is not running.

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

off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

To record in S-VHS mode on D-VHS tapes:

Press PRO HD to turn off the D-VHS indicator. Then,

set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON” (੬ pg. 53).

To record in VHS mode on D-VHS tapes:

Press PRO HD to turn off the D-VHS indicator. Then,

set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF” (੬ pg. 53).

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PRO HD SYSTEM (cont.)

You can use the password setting function on the

Password Set Up screen by following the procedure

described below.

Password

SET UP

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

Access Password Set Up screen

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (arrow) to

Password SET UP

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET UP

“Password SET UP”

then press OK.

INITIAL SET UP

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Select Password Enabled

Press @# to move the

Password SET UP

Password Enabled

Lock number

highlight bar (arrow) to

“Password Enabled”.

CANCEL

(0-65534)

●

If “Password Disabled”

is selected, the

password is not

[P]

PRESS (23), TO SET

PRESS (MENU) TO END

required at the time of

playback by other

model (SR-VD400U).

2 4

1 6

Select Lock number

Press %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“Lock number”.

Password SET UP

Password Enabled

Lock number

(0-65534)

[P]

PRESS (23), TO SET

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Input Lock number

Press the 5-digit

Number keys to input

the Lock number.

Password SET UP

Password Enabled

Lock number 12345

(0-65534)

[P]

● To make correction,

press CANCEL and

input the Lock

number.

PRESS (23), TO SET

PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTES:

● The item with displaying the “P” is only for serviceman uses.

● Set and store only 1 password for every tape as a tape does

not support a multiple number of passwords.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

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This VCR can check the tape condition during playback

(and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.

Playback

Load a D-VHS cassette

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label

side is facing you and the arrow on the front of

the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

POWER

● The VCR turns on automatically.

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

● The tape will run for a few seconds while the

VCR searches for the tape number. If the tape

number is found, it will be shown on the TV

screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON”

(੬ pg. 52).

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

IN F-1

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been

removed, playback begins automatically.

STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 )

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ).

● Tape speed is automatically detected.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

POWER

To stop playback

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

on the front panel.

To rewind the tape (when it is not running)

Press REW ( 1 ).

To fast-forward (when it is not running)

Press FF ( ¡ ).

To eject the tape

REW ( 1 )

FF ( ¡ )

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) on the front panel when the

tape is not running.

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

STOP ( 7 )

off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

SHUTTLE

ring

NOTE:

When playing back a tape recorded in PRO HD format, the

JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not work.

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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS

You can use the other useful function settings on the

Function Set Up screens by following the procedure

described below.

● For the functions you can set on the Function Set Up

screen, see pages 49 to 53.

Useful Function

Settings

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV

mode on the TV.

Access Function Set Up screen

Press %ﬁ to move the

MAIN MENU

highlight bar (arrow) to

₃Password SET UP

“FUNCTION SET UP”,

FUNCTION SET UP

TUNER SET UP

then press OK.

INITIAL SET UP

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Select Function Menu.

Press %ﬁ to move the

FUNCTION SET UP

highlight bar (arrow) to

the menu of the

function you want to

set, then press OK.

VIDEO FUNCTION

AUDIO FUNCTION

IN/OUT FUNCTION

ADDITIONAL

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Select Function.

Press %ﬁ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

the function you want

to set.

FUNCTION SET/VIDEO (VHS)

2 – 4

V, CALIBRATION

PICTURE CONTROL

DIGITAL R3

AUTO

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

1 6

2 3

SELECT WITH (5∞) AND (2 3

)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Change setting

Press @ #

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

NOTE:

To go back to a previous screen during settings, press BACK

(1).

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Video settings [VIDEO (VHS)]

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

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.

Ⅵ V, CALIBRATION

(S-VHS/VHS only)

OFF

NOTES:

● During playback, this function is always working even though “V,

CALIBRATION” appears just at the beginning of automatic tracking.

● During recording, this function works only for the first EP recording and the first

SP recording on an inserted tape.

For timer recording, this function checks the tape condition both for the SP

recording and the EP recording before the first timer recording starts.

● When you play back rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs, set this

function either “ON” or “OFF” whichever gives you the best picture.

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according

to your preference.

Ⅵ PICTURE CONTROL

(S-VHS/VHS only)

AUTO (NORM)

EDIT

SOFT

SHARP

AUTO: Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted

(NORM) automatically. When “V, CALIBRATION” is “OFF”,

“NORM” will appear instead of “AUTO”.

EDIT:

Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording

and playback).

SOFT:

Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes

containing much noise.

SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with

much flat, same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.

NOTES:

● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not

change until you select again.

● Select “EDIT” when you are editing tapes (੬ pg. 56 – 58). After you finish

editing the tapes, select “AUTO” (“NORM” when “V, CALIBRATION” is “OFF”.)

When this function is set to “ON”, edge correction to the luminance

signal is performed to enhance details. Normally set this function to

“ON”.

Ⅵ DIGITAL R3 (S-VHS/VHS only)

OFF

NOTES:

● Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with

“DIGITAL R3” set to “OFF”.

● If you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL

R3” to “OFF” before starting.

Ⅵ VIDEO STABILIZER

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical

vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on

another VCR.

(S-VHS/VHS only)

OFF

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”.

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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

Audio settings [AUDIO]

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

Ⅵ OPTICAL OUT

Dolby D

This VCR can send the Dolby Digital bitstream or PCM Audio to external

devices.

When you play back a tape including the Dolby Digital bitstream, and if

you have a device equipped with Dolby Digital decoder, set this

function to “Dolby D”.

2CH-PCM

If not, set this function to “2CH-PCM”.

The digital audio is output only when you play back a tape recorded in

D-VHS format. The digital audio is not output when you play back a

tape recorded in S-VHS/VHS format.

This VCR

CABLE BOX

VHF/UHF

P^B/CB

ANTENNA

R/CR

IN(L-1)

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO

REMOTE PAUSE/

AV COMPULINK

IN(L-2)

VIDEO

OUT

AC120V

DVB-ASI

SYNC

POL

–

Amplifier equipped

with Dolby Digital

decoder

Note for connection:

Remove the connector cover

from the VCR and the

protection cap from the cable.

When this function is set to “ON”;

Ⅵ 2ND AUDIO REC

● If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the

normal and Hi-Fi 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.

OFF

When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be recorded.

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Input/Output settings [IN/OUT]

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

Select the apppropriate mode when playing back a D-VHS tape containing a

recording of an HD (High Definition) signal:

Ⅵ TV OUTPUT 1

720to1080

NO CONV.

ALLto480i

720to1080: 720p is up-converted to 1080i and output to the TV. 1080i,

480p, and 480i image formats are output to the TV without

being converted. Select this when the 720p image played back

is distorted.

NO CONV.: 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i image formats are output to the

TV just as they are.

ALLto480i: All images will be output to the TV in 480i image format.

NOTE:

When you play back the picture of 1080i, 720p, 480p image format, the signal is not

output from the S-VIDEO or VIDEO output connector.

Select the apppropriate mode depending on the type of TV you have.

Ⅵ TV OUTPUT 2

WIDE16:9

WIDE16:9:

Select this for a wide TV set with 16:9 screen image size.

Select this for a TV set with 4:3 screen image size.

NORM4:3

NORM4:3:

NOTES:

● When “TV OUTPUT 2” is set to “WIDE16:9”, sometimes the screen image may be

stretched vertically.

● When “TV OUTPUT 2” is set to “NORM4:3”, sometimes subtitles may not be visible or

the ends of the screen image may be cut off. Normally select “WIDE16:9”.

● In order to let the equipment determine the screen image size, it is recommended that

you connect the VCR and TV using the component video output connectors or S VIDEO

OUT connector.

ATTENTION:

When recording by down-conversion, the screen image will be stretched vertically

regardless of “TV OUTPUT 2” setting.

You have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or S-VIDEO (Y/C

separate signals) to use as the video input terminal on the front panel.

Ⅵ FRONT AUX F-1

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording

(editing) on this VCR.

You have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or S VIDEO (Y/C

separate signals) to use as the video input terminal (L-1) on the rear panel.

Ⅵ REAR AUX L-1

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Make sure you select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording

(editing) on this VCR.

You have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or S VIDEO (Y/C

separate signals) to use as the video input terminal (L-2) on the rear panel.

Ⅵ REAR AUX L-2

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Make sure you select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording

(editing) on this VCR.

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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

Additional settings [ADDTL]

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

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.

Ⅵ AUTO SP = EP TIMER

(S-VHS/VHS only)

OFF

For Example . . .

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

Approximately 110 minutes

SP mode

Approximately 30 minutes

EP mode

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

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 with this function set to “ON”. In this case, do not use

this function, but change the tape speed manually during timer programing.

● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this function may leave a slight non-

recorded portion at the end of the tape.

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches from SP to EP

mode on the tape.

● This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and 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”:

Ⅵ AUTO TIMER

The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned

off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press

TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.

● When this function is set to “OFF”:

OFF

You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.

When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information (on-screen display)

appears on the screen.

Ⅵ SUPERIMPOSE

OFF

NOTES:

● When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to

“OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the

edited tape.

● If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the channel number is displayed

regardless of this function setting.

When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR changes the screen into the gray back

screen automatically after/while the input signals do not come into.

Ⅵ GRAY BACK

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption. While the

VCR is turned off, the front display panel does not show the clock.

When this function is set to “OFF”, an i.LINK device cannot be recognized. As a

result, it is not possible to record a program using the digital tuner’s* timer function.

In addition the device does not pass along data if it is in a branched connection.

* A digital tuner will be released in the future.

Ⅵ POWER SAVE MODE

OFF

You can swich the guide track indicator on the front display panel as follows

(੬ pg. 74):

Ⅵ FRONT DISPLAY

TAPE RUN

A. LEVEL

TAPE RUN: displays the remaining time (inside) and the tape position (outside).

A. LEVEL:

displays the audio level (inside for right sound/outside for left

OFF

sound).

OFF:

turns display off.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode or VHS mode — is

used for recording on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes.

When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes with

S-VHS picture quality.

Ⅵ S-VHS MODE

OFF

When this function is set to “OFF”, you can record on D-VHS and

S-VHS tapes with VHS picture quality.

NOTES:

● To record in S-VHS/VHS mode on D-VHS tape, press PRO HD to turn off the D-VHS indicator.

● S-VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings with horizontal resolution of 400

lines, comparing with the 230 lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings. To achieve the

highest quality picture we recommend to record in S-VHS mode. (But remember that a

conventional VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS mode.)

● S-VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes. Recording on VHS tapes is always

performed in VHS mode except when using S-VHS ET mode (੬ pg. 29).

The REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used as either the

REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COMPULINK terminal.

Ⅵ AV COMPU-LINK

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can use this terminal as the AV COMPULINK

terminal.

By connecting other JVC’s AV COMPULINK components (see the diagram below),

including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions, one touch control of the audio and

video components linked via their AV COMPULINK connectors becomes possible.

For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY ( 3 ) so that the AV COMPULINK

components automatically turn on, the TV’s AV mode is selected and the VCR starts playback. (You

do not have to press PLAY ( 3 ) if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.)

When this function is set to “OFF”, you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE

terminal. (੬ pg. 56)

NOTE:

Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual

when making this connection.

This VCR

AV COMPU LINK

Television

CABLE BOX

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

P^B/CB

PR/CR

IN(L-1)

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO

REMOTE PAUSE/

AV COMPULINK

IN(L-2)

VIDEO

OUT

AC120V

DVB-ASI

SYNC

POL

–

To AV COMPU

LINK II

(VCR ONLY)

To AUDIO IN

To AUDIO

OUT

To S VIDEO

OUT

To REMOTE

PAUSE/

AV COMPULINK

To S-VIDEO

Audio cable (supplied)

S-video cable (supplied)

Mini-plug cable (not supplied)

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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

Set timer program on DBS receiver

• For timer programing method, refer to the

manual supplied with the DBS receiver.

Satellite Auto

Recording

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact.

This function allows you to automatically record a

satellite program which is timer-programed on your DBS

receiver.

Set tape speed

Press HS/STD/LS3/SP/EP (

) to set the

recording speed.

Preparation: Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO/

VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1) connectors* on the rear;

otherwise, you cannot use this function.

• You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer.

* To use these connectors, you have to select which one to use

(੬ pg. 51).

Engage Satellite Auto Recording standby

mode

Press and hold REC LINK for more than 2

seconds.

The VCR turns off automatically and the “L-1”

appears on the front display panel (Satellite Auto

Recording standby mode).

When signals come into the VCR from the DBS

receiver, the VCR starts recording (“L-1” blinks

and the record ( ) indicator lights), and stops

recording and goes off when signals stop coming

in.

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

HS/STD/LS3 REC

AUSE

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

PULL-OPEN

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

• Each time you press the button, Satellite Auto

Recording standby mode turns on and off.

When it is off, “L-1” disappears.

IN F-1

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

IMPORTANT: Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver

before the program starts broadcasting; otherwise, the

VCR will start recording when the DBS receiver is

turned on.

NOTES:

● While the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode or after Satellite Auto Recording is finished, the VCR will not enter the timer

recording standby mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 52)

● If you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress, recording stops.

● Video Calibration (੬ pg. 49) does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress.

● Auto Clock (੬ pg. 11) does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode.

● The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the

program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used.

● If you engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode while the DBS receiver is turned on, the VCR will not start Satellite Auto

Recording, and “Err L-1” appears on the front display panel. When you turn off the DBS receiver, “L-1” appears instead of “Err L-1”

and the VCR enters the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode.

● If you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver (or cable box) to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1)

connectors, be sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode; otherwise, the VCR will start recording when the

connected component is turned on.

● Satellite Auto Recording and timer-recording cannot be performed at the same time.

● If the “L-1” blinks quickly on the front display panel in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode (even though your DBS receiver

is turned off), Satellite Auto Recording will not work properly.

If this is the case, perform “Express Timer Programing” (੬ pg. 38) to timer-record a satellite program.

(Some DBS receivers output signals even if the power is off. Satellite Auto Recording is not possible with those DBS receivers.)

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The JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) terminal is used

to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar

device. By connecting through the JLIP terminals, you

can control the VCR during editing and certain other

operations, from the connected personal computer or

similar device.

JLIP ID Number

Setting

When connecting this VCR to another device using the

JLIP terminals, each device must have a different JLIP ID

number.

The JLIP ID number of this VCR is preset to “1” when

shipped from the factory. You can change this number to

any other number between 1 to 99.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

To change the JLIP ID number of this VCR, follow the

procedure below.

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set Up screen

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

“INITIAL SET UP”, then press OK.

Select JLIP ID Set Up screen

Press %ﬁ to move the

INITIAL SET UP

highlight bar (arrow) to

“JLIP ID SET UP”, then

₃CLOCK SET UP

JLIP ID SET UP

press OK.

2 3

1 5

PRESS (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

2 – 4

Set JLIP ID Number

Press the Number keys

to enter the desired ID

JLIP ID SET UP

number, then press OK.

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O-9)

OR (2 3), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Return to normal screen

NOTE:

Press MENU.

For further details on the JLIP system or devices, consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252-

5722.

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EDITING

Edit From

Camcorder

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

This VCR (for recording)

TIMER

REC LINC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

POWER

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL 3-D NR

3DNR

HS/STD/LS3 REC

PAUSE

VIDEO (MONO)

AUDIO R

SP/EP

PRO HD

S-VHS ET

S-ET

REW

IN F-1

POWER

ASI-IN

ASI-REC

To rear panel

REMOTE PAUSE/

AV COMPULINK

connector

4 –6

4 7

To AUDIO

Input

Audio cable

(supplied)

4 –6

To S-VIDEO

Input

Mini-plug cable

(not supplied)

(JVC camcorder

only)

S-video cable

(supplied)

To Audio output

Various connection for editing tapes

To EDIT

The following three methods can be used for editing tapes.

● VHS to S-VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):

Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the

original VHS quality, the edited tape has better picture

quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

● S-VHS to VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):

Since the original source is recorded in S-VHS mode, the

edited tape has better picture quality than those made by

VHS-to-VHS editing.

To S-video

output

Camcorder

(for playback)

● S-VHS to S-VHS editing (S-VIDEO connection): Original

picture quality of S-VHS made can be duplicated with

minimal picture degradation. This is the best editing

method you can use on S-VHS VCRs.

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You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your

VCR as the recording VCR.

Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT”

(for S-VHS/VHS connection)

Access the “VIDEO FUNCTION” screen

(੬ pg. 48).

S-VHS/VHS connection

Connect an audio cable between the camcorder’s

audio output connectors and your VCR’s audio

input connectors.

If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control-

equipped type — go to step 6.

If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit

Control-equipped type — go to step 7.

● When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the

Master Edit Control, you can control the VCR

from the camcorder. Connect the mini-plug

cable (not supplied with this VCR) as illustrated

on page 56.

●When using a camcorder with a monaural

output, connect the audio output connector on

the camcorder to the left audio input connector

on this VCR.

Set “AV COMPU-LINK” to “OFF”

Access the “ADDITIONAL” screen (੬ pg. 48).

● The REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK

connector works as the Remote Pause

connector when “AV COMPU-LINK” is set to

“OFF”.

NOTE:

If the camcorder does not have S-video output

connector, use a video cable.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Load a cassette

Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ) on the camcorder.

VCR (for recording).

Select input mode on this VCR

NOTE:

L-1 or L-2 — when connecting the camcorder to

If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD

disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting

playback.

the audio/video input connectors

on the rear panel.

F-1

— when connecting the camcorder to

the audio/video input connectors

on the front panel.

Start recording

On the front panel:

Press REC ( ¶ ).

Press the Number key “0 (AUX)” or CH +/–.

On the Remote:

Press REC ( ¶ ) and PLAY ( 3 ) at the same time.

● If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped

JVC camcorder, recording starts automatically

on this VCR. (Refer to camcorder’s instruction

manual.)

Select video input terminal

Access the “IN/OUT FUNCTION” screen

(੬ pg. 49).

When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX

F-1” (or “REAR AUX L-1 (or L-2)” if you use the

connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.

When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX

F-1” (or “REAR AUX L-1 (or L-2)” if you use the

connectors on the rear) to “VIDEO”.

NOTE:

Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or

“NORM” when “V, CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you

finish dubbing the tapes (੬ pg. 49).

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EDITING (cont.)

This VCR supports the copy protection

Edit To Or

From Another

VCR/Other

Devices

technologies of DTLA (Digital Transmission

Licensing Administrator). These technologies are

admitted by DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing

Administrator).

It is impossible to dub copy-limited signals

between the devices which supports copy

protection technologies of DTLA . It is impossible

to dub to other tapes the program which only one

recording is permitted.

When connecting to other devices, only the

operation of the devices which supports DTLA is

guaranteed. The operation of non-DTLA-supported

devices is not guaranteed.

You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR.

● Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for

connection and its operations.

S-VHS/VHS connection

Connect an audio cable between the playback

VCR’s audio output connectors and the

recording VCR’s audio input connectors.

Connection

● When using this VCR as the recording VCR,

connect this VCR’s audio input connectors to

the audio output connectors on the other VCR.

If the playback VCR is monaural, connect the

audio output connector on the playback VCR

to the left audio input connector on this VCR.

Ex. When using this VCR as the playback VCR

This VCR (for playback)

CABLE BOX

VHF/UHF

PB/CB

ANTENNA

PR/CR

IN(L-1)

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO

REMOTE PAUSE/

AV COMPULINK

IN(L-2)

VIDEO

OUT

AC120V

DVB-ASI

SYNC

POL

–

NOTE:

If another VCR does not have S-video input/output

connectors, use a video cable.

To S VIDEO

OUT

To AUDIO

OUT

S-video cable

(supplied)

Audio cable

(supplied)

To S-video

Input

To Audio

Input

Another VCR (for recording)

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Load cassettes

Insert the playback cassette into the playback

VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the

recording VCR.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

Select input mode on recording VCR

Select the correct external input on the other

VCR.

● On this VCR (when using this VCR as the

recording VCR);

L-1 or L-2 — when connecting the other VCR

to the audio/video input

connectors or the rear panel.

F-1

— when connecting the other VCR

to the audio/video input

connectors on the front panel.

Press the Number key “0 (AUX)” or CH +/–.

NOTES:

● When using this VCR as the recording VCR, set the

video input terminal setting correctly (੬ pg. 57).

● When using this VCR as the playback VCR for

editing, set “DIGITAL R3” to “OFF” (੬ pg. 49).

Select edit mode

Set the edit mode to “ON” for the VCRs if such a

mode is equipped.

● On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to

“EDIT” (੬ pg. 49).

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ) on the playback VCR.

NOTE:

If the playback VCR is equipped with a superimpose/

OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting

playback (੬ pg. 52).

Start recording

Press REC ( ¶ ) on the recording VCR.

NOTE:

Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or

“NORM” when “V, CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you

finish dubbing the tapes (੬ pg. 49).

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MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL

This Remote can control some functions of remote

controllable TVs listed below. Without setting, you can

control a JVC TV.

TV Brand

Setting

Turn on the TV

Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV

or its Remote.

Set remote operation mode

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

–1 3

POWER

ENTER

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

Set TV brand code

Follow the example shown below.

1 Press and hold POWER.

2 Press the Number keys to enter your TV’s

brand code by referring to the table below.

3 Press STOP ( 7 ), and release POWER.

–2

TV/VCR

Number

● Once you have set the Remote to operate the

TV, you do not have to set it until you replace

the batteries from the Remote.

● JVC and PANASONIC have two codes. If the

TV does not function with one code, try

entering the other.

–3

Operate TV

TV VOL +/–

TV CH +/–

First set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector to

“TV”, then press one of the following buttons:

POWER, TV/VCR, TV CH +/–,

Muting), TV VOL +/–, and Number keys.

(TV

● For some brands, you must press ENTER after

having pressed the Number keys to enter a

channel number.

● To operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV/CABLE/

DBS selector back to “VCR”.

NOTES:

● Depending on the type of TV, some or all functions cannot be

operated using this Remote.

● It’s not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote

sensor.

(Ex.) To set Remote to RCA 05:

TV BRAND NAME

JVC

BRAND CODE

AUX

POWER

01, 03

STOP

JKL

HITACHI

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI

PANASONIC

RCA

04, 11

Hold

down

Press in succession

Release

SHARP

SONY

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SEARS

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

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This Remote can control some functions of the cable

boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more

than one code. If your cable box does not function with

a specified code, try other codes.

Cable Box

Brand Setting

Turn on the cable box

Turn on the cable box using the Power button on

the cable box or its Remote.

Set remote operation mode

–1 3

POWER

Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector to “CABLE/

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

DBS”.

ENTER

Enter cable box brand code

Follow the example shown below.

–2

Number

1 Press and hold POWER.

2 Press the Number keys to enter your cable

box’s brand code by referring to the table

below.

3 Press STOP ( 7 ), and release POWER.

● Once you have set the Remote to operate the

cable box, you do not have to set it until you

replace the batteries from the Remote.

–3

Operate cable box

First set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector to

“CABLE/DBS”, then press one of the following

buttons: POWER, TV CH +/–, and Number keys.

TV CH +/–

● For some brands, you must press ENTER after

having pressed the Number keys to enter a

channel number.

● To change the cable box’s channels, press

TV CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/–

button can be used to change the VCR’s

channels only.)

● To operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV/CABLE/

DBS selector back to “VCR”.

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME

BRAND CODE

ARCHER

01, 05, 17

CABLETENNA

CABLEVIEW

CITIZEN

01, 17

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

CURTIS

DIAMOND

EASTERN

01, 17

NOTES:

GC BRAND

GEMINI

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

● Depending on the type of cable box, some or all functions

cannot be operated using this Remote.

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

HAMLIN

01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28

10, 18, 19, 23

● It’s not possible to operate a cable box not equipped with a

remote sensor.

● 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

control to operate one of these units at a time.

JASCO

JERROLD

01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28

NOVAVISION

OAK

PANASONIC

PULSER

13, 14

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

13, 14

RCA

REGAL

10, 18, 19, 23

REGENCY

REMBRANDT

SAMSUNG

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SIGMA

01, 16, 17

05, 16, 24

(Ex.) To set the Remote to RCA 14:

POWER

STOP

SL MARX

05, 16, 17, 24, 25

13, 14

. , ?

DHI

SPRUCER

STARGATE

TELEVIEW

TOCOM

05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25

05, 16, 24

01, 04, 16

01, 17

UNIKA

UNIVERSAL

VIDEOWAY

ZENITH

16, 17, 25

03, 09, 22

Hold

down

Release

Press in succession

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MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.)

This Remote can control some functions of the DBS

(Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below.

DBS Receiver

Brand Setting

Turn on the DBS receiver

Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button

on the DBS receiver or its Remote.

Set remote operation mode

Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector to “CABLE/

DBS”.

–1 3

POWER

Enter DBS receiver brand code

Follow the example shown below.

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

ENTER

1 Press and hold POWER.

2 Press the Number keys to enter your DBS

receiver’s brand code by referring to the table

below.

–2

Number

3 Press STOP ( 7 ), and release POWER.

● Once you have set the Remote to operate the

DBS receiver, you do not have to set it until you

replace the batteries from the Remote.

Operate DBS receiver

First set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector to

“CABLE/DBS”, then press one of the following

–3

buttons: POWER, TV CH +/–, and Number keys.

● For some brands, you must press ENTER after

having pressed the Number keys to enter a

channel number.

● To change the DBS receiver’s channels, press

TV CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/–

button can be used to change the VCR’s

channels only.)

TV CH +/–

● To operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV/CABLE/

DBS selector back to “VCR”.

NOTES:

● Depending on the type of DBS receiver, some or all functions

cannot be operated using this Remote.

● It’s not possible to operate a DBS receiver not equipped with

a remote 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.

DBS BRAND NAME

BRAND CODE

JVC (DISH Network)

ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)

PRIMESTAR

SONY (DSS)

RCA (DSS)

(Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51:

POWER

STOP

JKL

. , ?

Release

Hold

down

Press in succession

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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.

Changing

Remote Control

Code

Set remote operation mode

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

Set remote control code for Remote

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

1 Press and hold A/B.

–1, 3

–2

2 Press the Number key “2”.

3 Press STOP ( 7 ), and release A/B.

Turn off VCR

Press POWER on the VCR.

Check remote control code for VCR

Press PLAY (3) on the VCR for more than 5

seconds.

● The code currently set appears on the front

display panel.

–3

Turn on VCR

Press POWER on the Remote.

● The code transmitted from the Remote blinks

for a few seconds on the front display panel.

● After the code disappears on the front display

panel, make sure that the VCR is turned on by

pressing POWER on the Remote.

● To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code

control signals, repeat the same procedure as

shown above except pressing the Number key

“1” in step 2.

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

(੬ step 2), keeping two VCRs to different control codes.

● Press the Number key “1” for A code control signals

and the Number key “2” for B code control signals. (To

change only the remote control code for the Remote,

DO NOT perform steps 3 to 5.)

NOTE:

When "POWER SAVE MODE" is set to "ON" , you can not

change the remote control code. Before changing the code, set

"POWER SAVE MODE" to "OFF" (੬ pg. 52).

(Ex.) To set Remote to B code:

A/B

STOP

Release

ABC

Press in succession

Hold

down

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service, 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

Connect the AC power cord.

Press TIMER to disengage.

1. The power will not come on.

● The AC power cord is disconnected.

2. The clock works, but the VCR’s

power will not come on.

● The VCR is in the timer recording

standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”

set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 52).

● The child lock function is activated.

Press and hold POWER on the

Remote for more than seven seconds

to release the child lock function

(੬ pg. 72).

3. The Remote will not function.

● The batteries are discharged.

Replace the dead batteries with new

ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The cassette gets stuck partway

during loading, and is ejected.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Make sure the cassette’s window is

facing up, the rear label side is facing

you and the arrow on the front of the

cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

Then insert the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The tape is running but the picture

will not appear.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The TV receiver is set to the wrong

mode.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Select the AV mode on the TV.

2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

sound track.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

Disengage auto tracking and adjust

the tracking manually (੬ pg. 23).

3. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted, even though TV

broadcasts are clear.

The heads must be cleaned. Consult

your JVC dealer.

4. The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.

● Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.

Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI”

(੬ pg. 23).

RECORDING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

SYMPTOM

1. Recording will not start.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette.

Remove the cassette and cover the

hole with adhesive tape, or load a

cassette on which the record safety

tab is intact.

● The VCR has been set to “L-1”,

“L-2”, “F-1” or “I-1 etc.” input mode

by mistake.

2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded

properly.

Select the appropriate channel on the

VCR.

● The components have been

incorrectly connected, or correct

video connector (S VIDEO, VIDEO

or DV) is not selected.

● The power to one or more of the

units has not been turned on.

● The recording VCR’s input mode has

been set incorrectly.

3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.

Connect the components correctly

(੬ pg. 56 – 58) or check “REAR AUX

L-1 (or L-2)” and “FRONT AUX F-1”

setting (੬ pg. 51).

Make sure the power to all units is on.

Select the appropriate input mode on

the recording VCR.

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TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording will not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The clock and/or the timer have

been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the clock and/or timer correctly.

Press TIMER and check to make sure

that ‰ appears on the front display

panel.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

● Timer recording is in progress.

Re-perform the set-up procedures.

Make sure you have compensated for

guide channel and VCR or cable box

channel number mismatches

(੬ pg. 36).

Timer programing cannot be performed

when timer recording is in progress.

Wait until it finishes.

2. Timer programing will not work.

● The timer is engaged but there is no

cassette loaded.

Load a cassette with the record safety

tab intact, or with the hole covered

with adhesive tape.

3. ‰ and ] on the front display

panel will not stop blinking.

4. The cassette stops automatically,

and ‰ and ] on the front

display panel will not stop

blinking.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

Remove the cassette and cover its

hole with adhesive tape, or replace it

with a cassette on which the safety

tab is intact.

● TIMER has been pressed when there

are no programs in memory, or the

timer recording program has not

been set correctly.

Check the programed data and set

again if necessary, then press TIMER

again.

5. ‰ blinks for 10 seconds and the

timer mode is disengaged.

● The tape reaches its end during

timer recording.

The program may not have been

recorded in its entirety. Next time be

sure you have enough time on the

tape to record the entire broadcast.

6. The cassette automatically stops,

the power shuts off and ‰ and ]

will not stop blinking.

7. Cable channels are not automatically

switched during timer recording.

● The Controller is not properly

connected to the VCR.

● The output channel selected in the

Cable Box Set screen is incorrect.

Connect the Controller correctly

(੬ pg. 15).

After confirming your cable box’s

output channel number, re-access the

Cable Box Set screen and select the

correct number (੬ pg. 16).

Make sure the power is on before

timer recording starts.

● The cable box is turned off.

● The Controller is not properly

connected to the VCR.

● The output channel selected in the

DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect.

Connect the Controller correctly

(੬ pg. 18).

8. Satellite channels are not

automatically switched during timer

recording.

After confirming your DBS receiver’s

output channel number, re-access the

DBS Receiver Set screen and select

the correct number (੬ pg. 19).

Set the correct DBS receiver brand

code (੬ pg. 20).

● 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 recording starts.

● Even though you do not use an

external cable box or DBS receiver,

“CABLE BOX SET UP” is set to

“ON” or “DBS RECEIVER SET UP” is

set to “ON”.

Set “CABLE BOX SET UP” to “OFF”

(੬ pg. 16) or “DBS RECEIVER SET

UP” is set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 19).

9. Timer recording begins as

scheduled, but the channel is

always incorrect.

10.You moved, and now VCR Plus+

system does not work properly.

● The receivable stations in the new

area are received on different

channels than those in the previous

area.

Re-perform the Changing VCR Plus+

Setting procedure (੬ pg. 36).

● All 24 programs of the VCR’s timer

memory are used.

Wait until a space in memory clears,

or cancel unnecessary program

information (੬ pg. 40).

11.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on

the screen.

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