JVC Speaker System HR A47U User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
HR-A47U  
TV operation  
TV button, then press POWER,  
TV CH+s–, VOO+ –VTV VCR  
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Press and hold  
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TV  
POWER  
TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY  
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DAILY(M-F)  
WEEKLY  
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C. RESET  
AUX  
CANCEL  
TIMER  
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START  
PROG.  
STOP  
DATE  
CH  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
PROG.  
CHECK  
SKIP  
SEARCH  
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SP/EP  
PLAY  
PLAY  
POWER  
STOP  
REW  
FF  
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SHUTTLE  
PLUS  
MENU  
OK  
SP EP  
VCR  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
REC  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
CH  
SP/EP  
LP20878-001  
VCR/TV  
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.  
LPT0414-001B  
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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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EN  
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 35 – 38 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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CONTENTS  
EN  
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NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
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I
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IMER RECORDING  
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Basic Connections ..................................6  
Express Timer Programing .......................... 24  
Checking program settings .......................................26  
Canceling or changing program settings ..................26  
When programs overlap each other .........................27  
NITIAL SETTINGS  
8
Plug & Play Setting ....................................... 8  
Language Setting.......................................... 9  
Clock Setting............................................... 10  
Preparations.............................................................10  
Setting clock semiautomatically  
— Semiauto Clock Set.......................................... 11  
Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set ...........12  
Tuner Setting .............................................. 13  
Setting channels automatically  
THER USEFUL FUNCTIONS  
28  
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Useful Function Settings .............................. 28  
7 AUTO PICTURE ...................................................29  
7 PICTURE CONTROL............................................29  
7 AUTO TIMER .......................................................29  
7 SUPERIMPOSE.....................................................29  
7 AUTO SP=EP TIMER ..........................................30  
7 VIDEO STABILIZER ..............................................30  
7 BLUE BACK .........................................................30  
— Auto Channel Set .............................................13  
Setting channels manually  
— Manual Channel Set ........................................14  
ASIC PLAYBACK AND  
DITING  
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T
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BRECORDING  
15  
Edit To Or From Another VCR ...................... 31  
Basic Playback ........................................... 15  
Basic Playback Features ............................. 16  
Changing display information ..................................16  
Checking tape position ............................................16  
Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Play ...........16  
Adjusting tracking condition  
— Tracking Adjustments .......................................17  
Automatic operations after rewinding  
— Next Function Memory....................................17  
Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search ...18  
Locating beginning of timer recordings  
— Instant Review .................................................18  
Basic Recording .......................................... 19  
Basic Recording Features ............................ 20  
Changing display information ..................................20  
Specifying recording length  
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)...........................20  
Watching one program while recording another ......20  
Showing on-screen display ......................................21  
ROUBLESHOOTING  
Questions and answers ............................................34  
32  
NDEX  
35  
List of terms .............................................................35  
Front panel ..............................................................36  
Front display panel ..................................................36  
Rear panel ...............................................................37  
On-screen display....................................................37  
Remote ....................................................................38  
PECIFICATIONS  
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OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
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PECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK  
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ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
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Special Effect Playback ............................... 22  
Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search ....22  
7 High-Speed Picture Search ...............................22  
7 Variable-Speed Picture Search ..........................22  
Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback...........23  
Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search .............23  
Viewing still picture frame by frame  
— Frame-by-Frame Playback ...............................23  
Viewing slow motion picture  
— Slow Motion Playback .....................................23  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
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EN  
Basic Connections  
ANT. IN  
(Antenna or cable input)  
Antenna or cable  
Coaxial cable  
Flat feeder  
Matching transformer  
(not supplied)  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AC Power  
Cord  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
Back of VCR  
RF OUT  
AC Outlet  
Audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
To Audio/video input  
connectors  
RF cable (supplied)  
To 75 ohm terminal  
TV  
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Check contents  
Make sure the package contains all of the  
accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (੬ pg.  
39).  
Final preparation for use  
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5
Turn on the VCR and set the CH3-CH4 switch on the  
rear (shown below) to either CH3 or CH4 correctly.  
● The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3  
position.  
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your  
area. (To view the picture from this VCR through  
this channel, select the same channel on the TV  
with the CH3–CH4 switch setting on the VCR.)  
● You can now perform basic playback (੬ pg.  
15) or basic recording (੬ pg. 19).  
Situate VCR  
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3
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.  
Connect VCR to TV  
The following connections are required.  
RF Connection  
1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.  
2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN  
terminal on the rear of the VCR.  
3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF  
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the  
TV’s antenna input terminal.  
ANT. IN  
OUT  
AUDIO  
RF OUT  
AV Connection (improves picture quality during  
CH3 CH4  
tape playback.)  
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input  
connectors  
1 Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in  
the illustration.  
Back of VCR  
2 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.  
NOTES:  
● The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the  
picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF  
connection. The VCR’s CH3-CH4 switch, on the back of the  
VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.  
Connect VCR to power source  
Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet.  
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● 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. 20).  
● For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the  
Index ( ੬ pg. 37).  
● The clock and tuner channels will  
automatically be set when the antenna is  
connected and when the AC power cord is first  
connected to an AC power outlet (੬ pg. 8).  
(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.)  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
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EN  
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  
1
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (੬ pg.  
ATTENTION  
6). 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.  
● 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, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14.  
SP EP  
VCR  
During Initial Auto Clock Set  
“Auto” blinks.  
During Auto Channel Set  
The channel numbers are displayed  
as they are scanned and set.  
Plug & Play Completed  
The current time (including  
AM/PM) is displayed.  
* 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 panel display, 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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This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus  
and some messages (excluding the on-screen display  
superimposed on the TV screen) — in English, Spanish  
or French.  
Select the desired language using the following procedure.  
The default setting is “ENGLISH”.  
Language  
Setting  
Access Main Menu screen  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR  
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Access Initial Set screen  
On the front panel:  
MAIN MENU  
1 4  
2 3  
Press CH5∞ to move  
FUNCTION SET  
= TUNER SET  
the highlight bar (arrow)  
INITIAL SET  
to “INITIAL SET”, then  
press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL  
SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3.  
SP EP  
VCR  
Select language  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ to move  
the highlight bar (arrow)  
to “LANGUAGE”, then  
press OK repeatedly  
until the desired  
3
4
2 3  
INITIAL SET  
=CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
language is selected.  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
language is selected.  
3
repeatedly until the desired  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
4
1
1 4  
2 3  
2 3  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
10  
EN  
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 VCR  
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.  
Preparations  
1 8  
2 –7  
Access Main Menu screen  
1
2
Press MENU.  
Access Initial Set screen  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ to move  
the highlight bar (arrow)  
MAIN MENU  
FUNCTION SET  
= TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
SP EP  
VCR  
to “INITIAL SET”, then  
press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
On the Remote:  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
2 –7  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL  
SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3.  
Select clock set  
3
INITIAL SET  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ to move  
the highlight bar (arrow)  
to “CLOCK SET”, then  
press OK.  
=
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
4
5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK  
SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3
.
1
2 –7  
2 –7  
1 8  
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Setting clock semiautomatically  
Select D.S.T. mode  
6
7
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 clock  
itself.  
Set Auto Clock to ON  
On the front panel:  
Press OK to move the  
OFF–  
Select when Daylight Saving Time does  
not apply to you.  
4
CLOCK SET  
TIME  
DATE YEAR  
On the front panel:  
highlight bar to “AUTO  
CLOCK”, then press  
CH5∞ so that “ON” is  
selected.  
1:00PM 12/24 00 SUN  
AUTO CLOCK : ON  
Press OK to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then  
press CH5∞ repeatedly until the desired setting is  
selected.  
HOST CH  
D.S.T.  
: AUTO (CATV)  
: AUTO  
TIME ZONE : AUTO  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
On the Remote:  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
to “D.S.T.”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞  
repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.  
3
to move the highlight bar  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
3
to move the highlight bar  
to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS  
5∞ so that “ON” is selected.  
Then;  
Select time zone  
You can select the time zone automatically or  
manually.  
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.  
On the front panel:  
NOTE:  
Press OK to move the highlight bar to “TIME  
ZONE”, then press CH5∞ repeatedly until  
“AUTO” or the desired time zone is selected.  
Each time you press the button, the time zone  
changes as follows:  
The time that has been set previously will be erased  
when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME  
ZONE” setting is changed.  
Select host channel  
You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS  
channel number.  
= AUTO= ATLANTIC= EASTERN = CENTRAL  
= MOUNTAIN = PACIFIC = ALASKA  
= HAWAII = (back to the beginning)  
5
On the front panel:  
On the Remote:  
Press OK to move the highlight bar to “HOST  
CH”, then press CH5∞ repeatedly until “AUTO”  
or the desired PBS channel number is selected.  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
3
to move the highlight bar  
to “TIME ZONE”, press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞  
repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone  
is selected (see above).  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
3
to move the highlight bar  
NOTE:  
to “HOST CH”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞  
until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number  
is selected.  
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.  
NOTE:  
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.  
Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
8
* 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  
. . .  
on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
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.  
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.)  
12  
EN  
Set date  
5
8
4 –7  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ until the desired date appears, then  
press OK.  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ until the desired date  
appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3.  
● Holding CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞  
changes the date in 15-day intervals.  
SP EP  
VCR  
Set year  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ until the desired year appears, then  
press OK twice.  
6
7
4 –7  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ until the desired year  
appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3
twice.  
1
Select D.S.T. mode  
You can select either “ON” or “OFF”.  
ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in  
clock itself.  
8
4 –7  
OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does  
not apply to you.  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ to select the desired setting.  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to select the desired  
setting.  
4 –7  
Start clock  
8
Press MENU and normal screen appears.  
To make corrections any time during the process  
Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
you want to change blinks, then press CH 5∞ or  
SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞.  
3
repeatedly until the item  
Setting clock manually  
— Manual Clock Set  
First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the  
following steps.  
Set time  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ until the  
desired time appears,  
4
CLOCK SET  
TIME  
DATE YEAR  
– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00  
AUTO CLOCK : ON  
then press OK.  
HOST CH  
D.S.T.  
: AUTO (CATV)  
: AUTO  
On the Remote:  
TIME ZONE : AUTO  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
5∞ until the desired time  
appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
3.  
● Holding CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞  
changes the time in 30-minute intervals.  
● When the time is entered manually, “AUTO  
CLOCK” is automatically set to “OFF”, and  
“HOST CH” and “TIME ZONE” disappear.  
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13  
Setting channels  
Tuner Setting  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR  
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.  
automatically — Auto Channel Set  
Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set  
correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add  
or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (੬ pg. 14).  
Access Main Menu screen  
1
2
Press MENU.  
1 4  
2 3  
Access Tuner Set screen  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ to move  
MAIN MENU  
the highlight bar (arrow)  
to “TUNER SET”, then  
press OK.  
= FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
5∞ to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press  
SP EP  
VCR  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
2 3  
OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3.  
Perform Auto Channel Set  
You can automatically  
set the receivable  
3
TUNER SET  
= BAND  
CATV  
channels in your area in  
the order of their  
frequencies.  
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ to move  
the highlight bar (arrow)  
to “AUTO CHANNEL  
SET”, then press OK.  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
SCANNING...  
4
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
5∞ to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“AUTO CHANNEL  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3.  
NOTES:  
● When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN  
COMPLETED” appears on screen.  
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–  
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the  
connections and start again.  
1 4  
2 3  
2 3  
Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
4
INFORMATION  
The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV)  
automatically during Auto Channel Set.  
The selected band will be displayed on the right side of  
“BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
14  
EN  
Access Tuner Set screen  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to  
“TUNER SET”, then press OK.  
1 5  
2 –4  
2
3
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
3.  
SP EP  
VCR  
Access Manual Channel Set screen  
On the front panel:  
TUNER SET  
2 –4  
Press CH5∞ to move  
the highlight bar (arrow)  
BAND  
CATV  
= AUTO CHANNEL SET  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
to “MANUAL  
CHANNEL SET”, then  
press OK.  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then  
press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
2
Add or skip desired channels  
4
4
6
9
To add channels  
On the Remote ONLY:  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
1 Press the Number  
keys to input a  
channel number you  
want to add.  
4
(CATV)  
CH 45 ADD  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
2 Press OK or  
1
SHUTTLE PLUS  
set to “ADD”.  
3
to  
3 Repeat 1 and 2 to add other channels.  
To skip channels  
On the front panel:  
1 Press CH5∞ to select a channel number you  
want to skip.  
2 Press OK to set to “SKIP”.  
3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.  
1 5  
2 –4  
2 –4  
On the Remote:  
1 Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞  
to input a channel number you want to skip.  
2 Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.  
3
to set to “SKIP”.  
Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
5
Setting channels manually  
— Manual Channel Set  
You can add the channels you want or delete the  
channels you do not want manually.  
Access Main Menu screen  
1
Press MENU.  
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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING  
Basic  
EN  
15  
Load a cassette  
1
2
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.  
Playback  
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.  
● The VCR turns on automatically.  
● The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”.  
● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been  
removed, playback begins automatically.  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR  
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.  
FF ( ¡ )  
2
Start playback  
Press PLAY ( 3 ).  
POWER  
● Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected.  
To stop playback  
Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )  
on the front panel.  
SP EP  
VCR  
To rewind the tape  
Press REW ( 1 ) – when the tape is not running.  
To fast-forward the tape  
Press FF ( ¡ ) – when the tape is not running.  
REW (1 ) STOP/EJECT  
( 7 / 0 )  
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 with the VCR turned off.  
POWER  
To turn off the VCR  
Press POWER.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
2
6
INFORMATION  
9
This VCR is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI  
PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-  
VHS format with regular VHS resolution.  
● SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.  
● S-VHS recording is not possible with this VCR.  
4
2
1
Usable cassettes  
Full-Size VHS  
T-30 (ST-30**)  
T-60 (ST-60**)  
T-90  
T-120 (ST-120**)  
T-160 (ST-160**)  
ST-210**  
REW ( 1 )  
FF ( ¡ )  
STOP ( 7 )  
Compact VHS*  
TC-20 (ST-C20**)  
TC-30 (ST-C30**)  
TC-40 (ST-C40**)  
Clean the video heads using a dry  
cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX —  
when:  
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be  
played on this VCR. Simply place the recorded  
cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can  
be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.  
** This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super  
VHS cassettes. However, it will record regular  
VHS signals only.  
• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played  
back.  
• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.  
• “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen  
(only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”: ੬ pg. 28, 29)  
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16  
EN  
Changing display information  
A
Basic  
Playback  
Features  
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
Each time you press the button, the front panel display  
shows the time counter and the clock time alternately.  
Time Counter  
Clock Time  
● To display the VCR status including the time counter  
and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-  
screen display” (੬ pg. 21).  
C
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.  
SP EP  
VCR  
Checking tape position  
B
D –1, 2, 3  
The tape position indicator  
appears on screen in the  
following cases:  
STOP/EJECT  
( 7 / 0 )  
● When you change the VCR  
operation mode from the  
stop mode to fast forward or  
rewind mode.  
● When you perform an Index  
Search (੬ pg. 18) or Instant Review (੬ pg. 18).  
+
+
+
B
E
COUNT  
0:33:27  
E
A
–b  
The position of “ ” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”  
(End) shows you where you are on the tape.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
NOTES:  
● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will  
not appear (੬ pg. 28, 29 ).  
4
C. RESET  
A
E
–C  
● It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be  
displayed.  
D –2  
1
Playing back tape repeatedly  
E
C
–a, b, c  
C
STOP ( 7 )  
— Repeat Play  
E
–a  
You can play back a tape repeatedly (100 times).  
While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( 3 )  
for more than 5 seconds.  
The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts  
flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back 100  
times.  
To stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or  
STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.  
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17  
Adjusting tracking condition  
Automatic operations after  
D
E
— Tracking Adjustments  
rewinding — Next Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do  
after rewinding is complete.  
● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.  
Automatic tracking adjustment  
This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition.  
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback,  
automatic tracking starts working and continuously  
analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality  
during playback.  
a– For Automatic Playback Start  
Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2  
seconds.  
Manual tracking adjustment  
b– For Automatic Power Off  
Press REW ( 1 ), then press POWER within 2  
seconds.  
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. 23).  
c– For Automatic Timer Standby  
Press REW ( 1 ), then press TIMER within 2  
seconds.  
1
2
Activate manual tracking  
NOTE:  
Press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same  
time during playback.  
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function  
if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.  
Eliminate the noises on the TV screen.  
Press CH 5 and ∞ (or CH + and – on the Remote).  
● Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and  
hold for coarse adjustment. Watch the screen and  
continue adjustment until optimum picture and  
sound quality are achieved.  
3
Reactivate automatic tracking  
Press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same  
time. The automatic tracking becomes active again.  
“AUTO PICTURE” will momentarily flash on the TV.  
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18  
EN  
Locating beginning of  
F
recordings — Index Search  
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.  
G
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
1
2
Start search  
While the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS  
4 or ¢ on the Remote.  
4
Access distant code  
To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away,  
press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 or ¢ repeatedly until  
the correct number is displayed on screen (only if  
“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ; ੬ pg. 28, 29).  
Playback begins automatically when the desired  
recording is located.  
1
FF ( ¡ )  
REW ( 1 )  
Beginning of the 2nd next  
program recorded  
Current position  
on the tape  
Beginning of the current  
program recorded  
Previous  
program  
recorded  
Next  
program  
recorded  
2nd next  
–2  
–1  
1
2
3
4
¢
● If you want to find the very beginning of the  
desired program, press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ )  
after playback starts.  
F –1, 2  
NOTE:  
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is  
resumed from recording pause.  
Locating beginning of timer  
G
recordings — Instant Review  
Other Useful functions for playback  
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.  
You can also use the following functions for recording.  
● Auto Picture (੬ pg. 29)  
When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the  
condition of the tape in use during playback, and  
compensates to provide the highest-possible playback  
pictures.  
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.  
● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program,  
press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ ) after playback starts.  
● 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.  
● Picture Control (੬ pg. 29)  
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture  
quality according to your preference.  
● Video Stabilizer (੬ pg. 30)  
You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the  
picture when playing back unstable recordings made on  
another VCR.  
● Blue Back (੬ pg. 30)  
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes  
all blue in the following cases:  
– When receiving a channel not in use.  
– When stopping playback.  
● The Instant Review function will also operate if the  
VCR is turned on.  
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19  
Load a cassette  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,  
cover the hole with adhesive tape before  
inserting the cassette.  
1
2
Basic  
Recording  
Select recording channel  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞.  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR  
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.  
On the Remote:  
a– Press CH + or –.  
or  
FF ( ¡ )  
PLAY ( 3 )  
POWER  
b– Press the Number keys.  
REW ( 1 )  
● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using  
the RF connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote  
so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front  
display panel, to view the program to be recorded.  
SP EP  
VCR  
Set tape speed  
3
4
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.  
2 3  
STOP/EJECT  
Start recording  
On the front panel:  
Press REC ( ).  
4
( 7 / 0 )  
PAUSE ( 8 )  
On the Remote:  
While holding REC ( ), press PLAY ( 3 ).  
To pause recording  
Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ).  
POWER  
To stop recording  
Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )  
TV/VCR  
on the front panel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
To rewind the tape – when the tape is not running.  
Press REW ( 1 ).  
To fast-forward the tape – when the tape is not running.  
Press FF ( ¡ ).  
2
–b  
4
To eject the tape  
Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the  
2
3
–a  
tape is not running.  
1
● You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.  
To turn off the VCR  
Press POWER.  
REW ( 1 )  
FF ( ¡ )  
PAUSE ( 8 )  
4
Accidental erasure prevention  
To prevent accidental  
recording on a recorded  
cassette, remove its record  
safety tab.  
STOP ( 7 )  
To record on it later, cover  
the hole with adhesive tape.  
Record safety tab  
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20  
EN  
Changing display information  
A
Basic  
Recording  
Features  
Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.  
Each time you press the button, the front panel display  
shows the time counter, channel number and the clock  
time in sequence.  
Time Counter  
Clock Time  
Channel No.  
STOP/EJECT  
( 7 / 0 )  
● To display the VCR status including the time counter,  
channel number, and the clock time on the TV screen,  
see “Showing on-screen display” (੬ pg. 21).  
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.  
SP EP  
VCR  
Specifying recording length  
B
B
A
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
You can easily specify the recording length from 30  
minutes to 6 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.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
C
–1  
2
Each time you press the button, recording length  
increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).  
To cancel an ITR, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or  
STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.  
4
C. RESET  
Watching one program while  
recording another  
C
1
1
Engage TV mode  
During recording...  
● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using  
the RF connection (੬ pg. 7) to view pictures  
from the VCR  
Press TV/VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode  
indicator goes off from the front display panel.  
The TV broadcast being recorded disappears.  
● If you are using the AV connection (੬ pg. 7) to  
view pictures from the VCR, change the TV’s  
input mode from AV to TV.  
STOP ( 7 )  
D –1, 2  
2
Select channel for viewing  
Select the channel, you want to watch, on the TV.  
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21  
Showing on-screen display  
D
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 28, 29),  
you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen.  
● For more detailed information about the on-screen  
display, see page 37.  
1
Display VCR status on TV screen  
During recording or  
CH 125  
RECORD  
PAUSE  
THU 12:00 AM  
recording pause, press  
OSD.  
All indications  
corresponding to the  
+
+
+
B
E
INDEX-1  
current VCR status are  
displayed for 5 seconds.  
The time counter remains  
COUNT  
–1:23:45  
on the screen indicating the elapsed time.  
● The indications are not recorded.  
2
Exit on-screen display  
Press OSD again.  
NOTES:  
● If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “RECORD/PAUSE” is  
always displayed.  
● The VCR status can be also displayed during playback.  
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SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK  
22  
EN  
Locating particular scene  
A
Special Effect  
Playback  
rapidly — Picture Search  
7 High-Speed Picture Search:  
Possible during normal playback or still picture  
playback.  
You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape.  
PLAY ( 3 )  
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 ).  
SP EP  
VCR  
7 Variable-Speed Picture Search:  
You can change the speed of picture search.  
E
B D –1,2  
How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote:  
To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢  
repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the search speed  
increases.  
● To decrease the speed while forward picture search  
(toward normal playback, then reverse picture search),  
press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 repeatedly.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
To do reverse picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS 4  
repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the search speed  
increases while reverse picture search.  
● To decrease the speed while reverse picture search  
(toward normal playback, then forward picture search),  
press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ repeatedly.  
4
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).  
1
C
A
B
A
PLAY ( 3 )  
C
+
SHUTTLE  
PLUS  
D –1,2  
E
Reverse  
Forward  
Reverse  
play  
Forward  
search  
Reverse  
search  
Slow  
motion  
Normal  
Play  
Reverse  
slow motion  
A D  
E
–2  
3 steps  
2 steps  
2 steps  
4 steps  
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23  
Viewing still picture  
Viewing slow motion picture  
B
E
— Still Picture Playback  
— Slow Motion Playback  
Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback.  
Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.  
On the front panel:  
During normal playback or still picture playback:  
Press and hold PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).  
On the Remote:  
● During normal playback:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 to decrease the playback  
speed.  
Each time you press the button, the speed decreases  
(toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse  
picture search).  
NOTE:  
To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust  
tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture  
playback.  
● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also  
Skipping unwanted portions  
starts forward slow motion playback.  
C
—Skip Search  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).  
You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted  
portions of the tape.  
● During still picture playback:  
Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ to start forward (or  
SHUTTLE PLUS 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.  
Press SKIP SEARCH once to 4 times during playback.  
Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed  
playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion  
of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes  
automatically.  
To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press  
PLAY ( 3 ).  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).  
NOTE:  
Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.  
During slow motion playback, simply press CH 5 and ∞ on the  
front panel or CH + or – on the Remote to adjust tracking.  
Viewing still picture frame by  
frame — Frame-by-Frame Playback  
D
1
Pause during playback  
Press PAUSE ( 8 ).  
Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.  
2
Advance or reverse still picture  
To advance a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS  
¢ on the Remote (or PAUSE ( 8 )) repeatedly.  
To reverse a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS  
4 on the Remote repeatedly.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).  
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TIMER RECORDING  
24  
EN  
You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to  
8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the  
clock must be set before you can program the timer (੬  
pg. 8 or 10).  
Express Timer  
Programing  
Load a cassette  
1
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 VCR  
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.  
● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset,  
automatically.  
Access Program screen  
2
Press PROG.. (If no  
PROGRAM 1  
program is stored,  
“PROGRAM 1”  
appears.)  
START  
– –:– –AM  
DATE  
STOP  
– –:– –AM  
CH  
=
– –/– –/– –  
––– SP  
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,  
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
POWER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
Set program start time  
Press START +/–  
repeatedly to enter the  
time you want  
3
PROGRAM 1  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
9
START  
8:00 AM  
DATE  
STOP  
– –:– –AM  
CH  
=
4
recording to start.  
– –/– –/– –  
––– SP  
● Press and hold START  
+/– to increase the  
time in 30-minute  
intervals.  
3
4
6
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,  
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
5
1
2 8  
7
8
Set program stop time  
4
Press STOP +/– repeatedly to enter the time you  
want recording to stop.  
● Press and hold STOP +/– to increase the time in  
30-minute intervals.  
Set program date  
Press DATE +/–. (The current date is displayed on  
the screen. The date you enter appears in its  
place.)  
5
6
Set channel number  
Press CH +/–.  
● Holding down CH +/– rapidly changes the  
channel numbers.  
● If you receive your programs through a cable  
box, select the cable box output channel — the  
channel on which you view the cable box  
programs on the TV.  
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25  
Set tape speed  
NOTES:  
7
8
● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer  
programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and  
other menu settings are lost.  
Press SP/EP to set the tape speed.  
Return to normal screen  
Press PROG. or OK.  
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the  
screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen  
appears.  
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 as 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.  
• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM  
OVERLAP” appears, you have another program  
overlapping the program you have just made.  
The Program Check screen appears and  
conflicting programs will start blinking.  
You can now correct the conflicting programs.  
See “When programs overlap each other” on  
page 27.  
● 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.  
● To timer-record cable channels, be sure to keep the cable box  
turned on with the correct channel selected with the correct  
chanel selected.  
Engage timer recording standby mode  
9
Press TIMER.  
The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is  
displayed on the front panel display.  
To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly  
serials  
Press DAILY (M–F) (number “8”) or WEEKLY (number  
“9”) anytime during steps 3 through 9.  
“DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen.  
● Pressing the button again makes the corresponding  
indication disappear.  
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 the VCR into timer recording  
standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the  
VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcast you  
want.  
● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 29) 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.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
26  
EN  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR  
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.  
Checking program settings  
A
1
Disengage timer  
Press TIMER, then press POWER.  
● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 29) is set to “ON”,  
you do not have to press TIMER.  
2
3
Access Program Check screen  
A
–1  
Press PROG. CHECK.  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00P 10:00 12 12/24  
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25  
11:30P  
1:00 125 12/25  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT  
4
B
C
–2  
–3  
A B  
–1  
–4  
–3  
Access Program screen  
–2 C  
B
Press PROG. CHECK again to check more detailed  
information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK,  
the next program’s Program screen appears. When  
all Program screens are shown, normal screen  
resumes.  
1
A
B
–2, 3  
–3  
C
B
–3  
–2  
Canceling or changing program  
settings  
B
C
C
C
–3  
–2  
1
2
Access Program screen  
Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.  
–2  
Cancel or change program setting  
To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the  
Program screen you do not want is shown.  
To change a program, press the appropriate button:  
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/  
EP when the Program screen on which you want to  
make changes is shown.  
3
4
Return to normal screen  
Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary  
until no Program screen is shown.  
Other Useful functions for timer recording  
You can also use the following functions for timer  
recording.  
Reengage timer recording standby mode  
Press TIMER.  
● Auto Timer (੬ pg. 29)  
● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 29) is set to “ON”,  
the timer recording standby mode automatically  
resumes when you turn off the VCR.  
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.  
● Auto SP = EP Timer (੬ pg. 30)  
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.  
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27  
When programs overlap each  
other  
ATTENTION  
C
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.  
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM  
OVERLAP” appears, you have another program  
overlapping the program you have just made.  
The Program Check screen appears and conflicting  
programs will start blinking.  
Pattern 1:  
The program with the lower program  
number will be recorded.  
10:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
11:00  
12:00  
CH10  
PR START STOP CH DATE  
CH40  
Not recorded  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00P 11:00 12 12/24  
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25  
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
PROGRAM OVERLAP  
11:30P  
1:00 125 12/25  
Pattern 2:  
The program starting earlier will be  
recorded.  
9:00P 10:00 10 12/24  
10:00  
Program 1  
11:00  
12:00  
CH10  
(5,∞), THEN (>) (PROG.) : END  
Not recorded  
Program 2 CH40  
EX. Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4  
overlap each other  
Pattern 3:  
The program starting earlier will be  
recorded, followed by the remaining portion  
of the other program.  
1
2
Confirm overlapping programs  
10:00  
Program 1  
11:00  
CH10  
Program 2  
12:00  
Overlapping programs blink on the screen.  
CH40  
Select program to modify  
Not recorded  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press SHUTTLE  
PLUS  
3.  
• You can only select one of the overlapping  
programs.  
NOTE:  
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG. to finish the  
timer program setting. See “ATTENTION” to the right.  
Without doing anything for about 1 minute, the VCR will  
finish the timer programing.  
3
Cancel or change program setting  
To cancel a program,  
PROGRAM 4  
press CANCEL when the  
START  
9:00 PM  
DATE  
STOP  
10:00PM  
CH  
Program screen you do  
not want is shown.  
“PROGRAM  
COMPLETED” appears on  
the screen for about 5  
seconds, then normal  
screen appears.  
=
12/24/00  
SUN  
10 SP  
PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL  
PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM  
PRESS (PROG.) TO END  
To change a program, press the appropriate button:  
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/  
EP when the Program screen on which you want to  
make changes is shown, then press OK.  
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen  
for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.  
NOTE:  
If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs  
with the timer program setting made last after making  
correction on a program, the conflicting programs will be  
shown on the Program Check screen again. Repeat the  
above steps again until the overlap is solved.  
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS  
28  
EN  
You can use the other useful function settings on the  
Function Set screen by following the procedure  
described below.  
● For the functions you can set on the Function Set  
screen, see pages 29 and 30.  
Useful Function  
Settings  
Access Main Menu screen  
Press MENU.  
1
2
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR  
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.  
Access Function Set screen  
MAIN MENU  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ to move  
the highlight bar (arrow)  
to “FUNCTION SET”.  
=
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
INITIAL SET  
1 5  
4
On the Remote:  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS  
5∞ to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
Select Function.  
FUNCTION  
3
=
AUTO PICTURE  
PICTURE CONTROL  
AUTO TIMER  
ON  
AUTO  
OFF  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞ to move  
the highlight bar (arrow)  
to the function you  
want to set.  
SP EP  
VCR  
SUPERIMPOSE  
ON  
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
BLUE BACK  
OFF  
ON  
2 3  
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
On the Remote:  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to the function you want to set.  
Change setting  
On the front panel:  
Press OK.  
4
5
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
On the Remote:  
Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS  
3.  
4
Return to normal screen  
Press MENU.  
1
1 5  
4
2 3  
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29  
* 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 compensates to provide the highest-  
possible playback pictures.  
Ⅵ AUTO PICTURE  
ON  
OFF  
Ⅵ PICTURE CONTROL  
AUTO (NORM): Normally select  
this. Picture quality is  
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according  
to your preference.  
adjusted automatically.  
When “AUTO PICTURE” is  
“OFF”, “NORM” will appear  
instead of “AUTO”.  
NOTES:  
● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not  
change until you select again.  
● Select "EDIT" when you are dubbing tapes (੬ pg. 31). After you finish dubbing  
the tapes, select “AUTO” (“NORM” when “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF”.)  
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.  
● 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.  
ON  
OFF  
● When this function is set to “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  
ON  
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.  
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)  
30  
EN  
* 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.  
For Example . . .  
Ⅵ AUTO SP = EP TIMER  
ON  
OFF  
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”, you can automatically correct vertical  
vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on  
another VCR.  
Ⅵ VIDEO STABILIZER  
ON  
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”.  
Ⅵ BLUE BACK  
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue in the  
following cases:  
ON  
● When receiving a channel not in use.  
● When stopping playback.  
OFF  
NOTE:  
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function  
to “OFF”.  
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EDITING  
EN  
31  
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.  
Edit To Or  
From Another  
VCR  
Make connections  
1
Connect an audio/video cable between the  
playback VCR’s audio/video output connectors  
and the recording VCR’s audio/video input  
connectors.  
● When using this VCR as the recording VCR,  
connect this VCR’s audio/video input connec-  
tors to the audio/video output connectors on  
the other VCR.  
Connection  
Ex. When using this VCR as the playback VCR  
Load cassettes  
2
This VCR (for playback)  
Insert the playback cassette into the playback  
VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the  
recording VCR.  
ANT. IN  
Select input mode on recording VCR  
OUT  
3
AUDIO  
Select the correct external input on the other  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
VCR.  
● On this VCR (when using this VCR as the  
recording VCR);  
Select “F-1” — when connecting the other VCR  
to the audio/video input  
To AUDIO/  
VIDEO OUT  
connectors on the front panel.  
On the front panel:  
Press CH5∞.  
On the Remote:  
Audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.  
To Audio/  
video Input  
Select EDIT function  
Another VCR  
(for recording)  
4
Set the EDIT function to “ON”.  
● On this VCR, follow the procedure described  
on pages 28 and 29.  
Start playback  
5
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. 28 and 29).  
Start recording  
6
Press REC ( ) on the recording VCR.  
NOTE:  
Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or  
“NORM” when “AUTO PICTURE” is set to “OFF”) after you  
finish dubbing the tapes (੬ pg. 28 and 29).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
32  
EN  
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. 28 and 29).  
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  
● If the RF connection (੬ pg. 7) is  
used to view the picture, the  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.  
channel on the TV is set incorrectly.  
● If the AV connection (੬ pg. 7) is  
used to view the picture, the TV  
receiver is set to the wrong mode.  
Select the AV mode on the TV.  
3. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted, even though TV  
broadcasts are clear.  
● The video heads may be dirty.  
The heads must be cleaned. Consult  
your JVC dealer.  
RECORDING  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
SYMPTOM  
1. Recording will not start.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● There is no cassette loaded.  
● The loaded cassette has had its  
record safety tab removed.  
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.  
Select the appropriate channel on the  
VCR.  
2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded  
properly.  
● The VCR has been set to “F-1” input  
mode by mistake.  
Refer to the directions and the  
illustration under “Edit To Or From  
Another VCR” (੬ pg. 31) and  
properly connect the units.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.  
● The VCRs or the camcorder and the  
VCR have been incorrectly  
connected.  
Make sure the power to all units is on.  
● The power to one or more of the  
units has not been turned on.  
● The recording VCR’s input mode has  
been set incorrectly.  
Select the appropriate input mode on  
the recording VCR.  
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33  
TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
● The timer is not engaged.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Timer recording will not work.  
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.  
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 is automatically  
ejected, 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 is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and ‰  
and ] will not stop blinking.  
7. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on  
the screen.  
● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer  
memory are used.  
Wait until a space in memory clears,  
or cancel unnecessary program  
information (੬ pg. 26).  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
● Those channels have been preset to  
If you need the skipped channels,  
be skipped.  
restore them (੬ pg. 14).  
Press PAUSE ( 8 ) to pause the  
2. The channel cannot be changed.  
● Recording is in progress.  
recording, change channels, then  
press PLAY ( 3 ) to resume recording.  
Select a different host channel during  
Semiauto Clock Set (੬ pg. 11), or  
perform Manual Clock Set (੬ pg. 12).  
3. Even though Auto or Semiauto  
Clock Set has been performed, the  
clock is incorrect.  
● The clock setting data received from  
the host channel is incorrect.  
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EN  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Questions and answers  
RECORDING  
PLAYBACK  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end  
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by  
the new recording. Why does this happen?  
Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during  
playback or search?  
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
resume points.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording  
pause mode?  
A. No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to  
protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer  
Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after  
the heads.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. During picture search, still picture playback and  
frame-by-frame playback, the picture is  
intermittent. What’s the cause?  
A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are  
attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing  
PLAY ( 3 ) to return to normal playback will restore  
5 minutes.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during  
recording?  
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.  
the picture.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. When returning from variable-speed picture search  
to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should  
I be concerned about this?  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. REC and ‰ remain lit on the front display panel. Is  
there a problem?  
A. No, it is normal.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. When playing back programs that have been timer-  
recorded consecutively (such one program from  
8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00),  
the picture and sound become momentarily  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording  
in progress.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
distorted where the first program ends and the  
second program begins. Is this a malfunction?  
A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you will not  
see the tape’s or broadcast program’s picture as it is  
replaced by the on-screen menu. (The sound from  
the tape or broadcast program will be heard during  
the timer setting.)  
A. No. This is normal.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what  
effect does removing the safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. Sometimes, during index search, the VCR cannot  
find the program I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. During playback, on-screen display sometimes  
jitters. Why does this happen?  
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not  
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen  
display) may occur.  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under  
extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture  
condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the  
VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture before inserting a tape.  
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING  
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or  
interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.  
ATTENTION  
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR  
does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug  
the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal, you can operate the VCR as usual.  
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INDEX  
EN  
35  
List of terms  
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.  
A
L
T
Accidental erasure prevention 19  
Auto Channel Set 13  
Auto Daylight Saving Time 11  
Auto Picture 29  
Language setting 9  
Tape position indicator 16  
Tape speed 19  
M
Time counter 16, 20  
Time zone selection 11  
Timer recording  
Manual tracking 17  
Auto SP=EP Timer 30  
Auto Timer 29  
Automatic tracking 17  
AV connection 7  
N
Canceling 26  
Changing 26  
Checking 26  
Express 24  
Next Function Memory 17  
O
On-screen display 21, 37  
Overlap 27  
B
Tracking 17  
Blue Back 30  
P
Troubleshooting 32  
Tuner setting 13  
Adding channels 14  
Auto Channel Set 13  
Manual Channel Set 14  
Skipping channels 14  
PBS channel 8  
Picture Control 29  
Picture Search 22  
Playback 15  
Plug & Play 8  
C
Channel No. indication 20  
Clock setting 10  
Manual setting 12  
Preparations 10  
Semiauto setting 11  
Clock time 16, 20  
Connection to TV 6  
Contents 5  
R
V
Recording 19  
Repeat play 16  
RF connection 7  
Variable-Speed Picture Search 22  
Video Stabilizer 30  
Counter reset 16, 20  
S
E
Slow Motion Playback 23  
Special effect playback  
Frame-by-Frame Playback 23  
High-Speed Picture Search 22  
How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS  
buttons 22  
Editing 31  
Express timer recording 24  
F
Frame-by-Frame Playback 23  
Function Set screen 28  
Picture Search 22  
Skip Search 23  
H
Slow Motion Playback 23  
Still Picture Playback 23  
Variable-Speed Picture Search 22  
Specifications 39  
Still Picture Playback 23  
Superimpose 29  
High-Speed Picture Search 22  
Host channel 8  
I
Index Search 18  
Instant Review 18  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 20  
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INDEX (cont.)  
36  
EN  
Front panel  
1
2
3
4
5
PLAY  
POWER  
FF  
REW  
MENU  
OK  
SP EP  
VCR  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
REC  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
CH  
SP/EP  
6
7 8  
9
! @ # $ %  
0
1 POWER button : ੬ pg. 15, 19  
2 Cassette loading slot  
3 REW ( 1 ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19  
4 PLAY ( # ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19  
5 FF ( ¡ ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19  
6 AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors : ੬ pg. 31  
7 OK button  
8 MENU button  
9 Front display panel : ੬ below  
0 Remote sensor  
! CH 5∞ buttons : ੬ pg. 19  
@ SP/EP button : ੬ pg. 19  
# REC ( ) button : ੬ pg. 19, 20  
$ STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19  
% PAUSE ( 8 ) button : ੬ pg. 19, 23  
Front display panel  
1
2
3
5
SP  
VCR  
4
6
1 Symbolic Mode Indicators  
2 Tape speed indicators  
3 Timer mode indicator : ੬ pg. 25  
4 VCR mode indicator : ੬ pg. 19, 20  
5 Cassette mark  
6 Channel and auxiliary input (“F-1”)  
Counter reading : ੬ pg. 16, 20  
Clock time : ੬ pg. 16, 20  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SHUTTLE SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
RECORD PAUSE:  
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Rear panel  
1
3
2
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
5
4
1 AC power cord : ੬ pg. 6  
2 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors : ੬ pg. 6, 31  
3 ANT. (Antenna) IN terminal : ੬ pg. 6  
4 CH3-CH4 switch : ੬ pg. 7  
5 RF OUT terminal : ੬ pg. 6  
On-screen display  
1
2
CH 125  
THU 12:00 AM  
RECORD  
3
PAUSE  
SP  
4
5
6
B - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - E  
INDEX-1  
7
8
–1:23:45  
COUNT  
1 Channel and auxiliary input (“F-1”)  
2 Day and clock time : ੬ pg. 16, 20  
3 VCR operation mode indication  
4 Tape speed indication  
5 Cassette indication  
6 Tape position indicator : ੬ pg. 16  
7 Index no. indication : ੬ pg. 18  
8 Time counter : ੬ pg. 16, 20  
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EN  
INDEX (cont.)  
1 TV button : See below  
Remote  
2 TV/VCR button : ੬ pg. 19, 20  
3 REVIEW button : ੬ pg. 18  
4 Number buttons : ੬ pg. 14, 19  
TV operation  
TV button, then press POWER,  
TV CH+s–, VOO+ / –VTV / VCR  
n
Press and hold  
%
^
&
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
1
2
3
5 C. (Counter) RESET button : ੬ pg. 16, 20  
CANCEL button : ੬ pg. 26  
POWER  
TV  
TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY  
6 STOP +/– button : ੬ pg. 24  
7 START +/– button : ੬ pg. 24  
1
2
3
2
8 PROG. (Program) button : ੬ pg. 24  
9 PROG. CHECK button : ੬ pg. 26  
4
4
5
6
DAILY(M-F)  
WEEKLY  
0 REW (  
1 ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19, 22  
7
8
9
! REC ( ) button : ੬ pg. 19, 20  
@ STOP ( 7 ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19  
# MENU button  
C. RESET  
AUX  
5
6
CANCEL  
TIMER  
4
0
START  
PROG.  
STOP  
DATE  
CH  
$ SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ buttons  
7
TV CH +/– buttons  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
SKIP  
PROG.  
CHECK  
SEARCH  
1
SP/EP  
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
% POWER button : ੬ pg. 15, 19  
^ A. (Audio) MONITOR button : Does not function  
on this VCR.  
(TV Muting) button : See below  
& DISPLAY button : ੬ pg. 16, 20  
* DAILY (M–F) button : ੬ pg. 25  
( WEEKLY button : ੬ pg. 25  
) AUX button : ੬ pg. 31  
PLAY  
STOP  
C
SHUTTLE  
PLUS  
q TIMER button : ੬ pg. 25, 26  
w DATE +/– button : ੬ pg. 24  
e CH +/– button : ੬ pg. 19, 24  
r SKIP SEARCH button : ੬ pg. 23  
t SP/EP button : ੬ pg. 19, 25  
y PLAY ( 3 ) button: ੬ pg. 15, 19  
p
LP20878-001  
VCR/TV  
u FF (  
¡ ) button: ੬ pg. 15, 19, 22  
i PAUSE ( 8 ) button: ੬ pg. 19, 23  
o OK button  
ENTER button  
You can operate JVC's TV  
OSD button : ੬ pg. 21  
p SHUTTLE PLUS 4 ¢ (2 3) button  
: ੬ pg. 22  
Buttons (2, $, %, ^, p)with a small dot on the left  
side of the name can also be used to operate a JVC's  
TV while holding down TV (1) on the Remote.  
TV VOL +/– button  
How to use the Remote  
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (ª and ·) matched correctly as  
indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.  
The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of JVC's TV sets.  
● Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component.  
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.  
NOTE:  
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
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39  
GENERAL  
TIMER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Power on  
Power off  
Temperature  
Operating  
: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz  
Clock reference  
Program capacity  
: Quartz  
: 1-year programmable timer/  
8 programs  
: 17 W  
: 2.5 W  
* Memory backup for timer is not supprted.  
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)  
: Horizontal only  
ACCESSORIES  
Storage  
Operating position  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable (F-type),  
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 x 94 x 278 mm  
(15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 11")  
Infrared remote control unit,  
“AA” battery x 2  
Weight  
: 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)  
Format  
Maximum recording time  
SP  
: VHS NTSC standard  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified  
otherwise.  
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
: 210 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
: 630 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
EP  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: NTSC-type color signal and  
EIA monochrome signal, 525  
lines/60 fields  
Recording/  
Playback system  
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head  
helical scan system  
: 45 dB  
: 230 lines (VHS)  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
: RCA connectors  
(IN x 1, OUT x 1)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
Input/Output  
TUNER  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
VHF  
: Frequency-synthesized tuner  
: Channels 2–13  
UHF  
CATV  
: Channels 14–69  
: 113 Channels  
RF output  
: Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;  
preset to Channel 3 when  
shipped) 75 ohms,  
unbalanced  
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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
40  
EN  
HOW TO LOCATEYOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722  
http://www.jvcservice.com  
Dear customer:  
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.  
In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service  
center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer.Remember  
to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
— JVC  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING  
COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS  
10 New Maple Avenue  
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641  
(973) 396-1000  
1500 Lakes Parkway  
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857  
(770) 339-2522  
705 Enterprise Street  
Aurora, IL 60504-8135  
(630) 851-7855  
5665 Corporate Avenue  
Cypress, CA 90630-4727  
(714) 229-8011  
10700 Hammerly Boulevard, Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 105  
Houston, TX 77043-2310  
(713) 935-9331  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2000  
(808) 833-5828  
13 Cummings Park  
Woburn, MA 01801-2105  
(781) 376-9100  
8192 W State Road 84  
Davie, FL 33324-4611  
(954) 472-1960  
890 Dubuque Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804  
(650) 871-2666  
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering  
and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for  
which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.  
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
10 New Maple Avenue  
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641  
Don't service it yourself.  
If you ship the product...  
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of  
equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a  
letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and  
also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received  
when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home  
return address on the outside and the inside of the  
carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service  
Center as listed above.  
CAUTION  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.  
No user serviceable parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
ACCESSORIES  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you  
may contact your local JVC Dealer.  
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:  
1-800-882-2345.  
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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
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41  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90  
JVC COMPANY OFAMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail  
purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1
YR  
90  
DAYS  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN  
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair  
and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts  
used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be  
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and  
above which are covered on an in-home basis.  
WHATYOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized  
service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.  
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of  
your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location  
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty  
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to  
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been  
altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;  
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;  
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;  
7. Accessories;  
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); from the date of purchase);  
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS  
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.  
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER  
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO  
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH  
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET  
FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
1700 Valley Road  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
Wayne, New Jersey 07470  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF  
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION  
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future  
reference.  
Model No.:  
Serial No.:  
Purchase date:  
Name of dealer:  
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EN  
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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COPYRIGHT © 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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