VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S9500U VCR TV CABLE/DBS TV/VCR 1 AUDIO POWER MONITOR DISPLAY ENTER/OSD 2 3 2 4 5 6 DBS DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY 7 8 9 C.
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
EN IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. ATTENTION: 3 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.
CONTENTS I EN Recording Features ..................................... 40 NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Connections .................................................. 6 Basic Connections ................................................................ 6 S-VIDEO Connection ...........................................................7 I 5 NITIAL SETTINGS 8 Plug & Play .................................................. 8 Language ................................................... 10 Clock ...............
EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections Connections Antenna or Cable ANTENNA IN (Antenna or Cable input) Coaxial Cable 2 Flat Feeder AC Outlet AC Power Cord 1 Matching Transformer (Not supplied) 3 Back of VCR TV OUT Audio/Video Cable (supplied) RF Cable (supplied) 75 ohm terminal TV Back of VCR CH3 CH4 4 NOTES: ● The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR.
EN ANTENNA IN (Antenna or Cable input) Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer (not supplied) AC Power Cord Back of VCR JLIP S VIDEO OUT IN OUT IN ANTENNA IN VIDEO (MONO) L REMOTE AV PAUSE COMPULINK R VHF/UHF TV CABLE BOX AUDIO AC Outlet OUT CH3 CH4 S VIDEO OUT TV OUT S-Video Cable (supplied) Audio/Video Cable (supplied) S VIDEO IN RF Cable (supplied) 75 ohm terminal TV NOTES: ● To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you us
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels manually. ( Z pg.11 – 15) The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function. The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels.
EN 9 INFORMATION ● If "AUTO CLOCK" is set to "ON" at the Clock Set screen on page 12, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH". Language CH5∞ 1 2 OK MENU POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). 3 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (Z pg. 13) Clock Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). Preparation 1 CH MENU POWER 11 OK 2 3 POWER TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) MENU Semi-Auto CH You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone setting manually. OK At the Clock Set screen, CLOCK SET press OK or TIME SCAN TIME DATE YEAR repeatedly to move the 1:00PM 12/24 98 THU highlight bar to "AUTO AUTO CLOCK : ON CLOCK" and press CH 5∞ HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO or TIME SCAN %fi to set TIME ZONE : AUTO to "ON". PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) a– To select the Host PRESS (MENU) TO END Channel — go to step 6 b– To select the D.S.T.
EN You can select the time zone automatically or manually. Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by pressing OK or TIME SCAN , then press CH 5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi to select "AUTO" or the desired time zone. % 8 SELECT TIME ZONE Manual 5 ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN Press MENU. Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set. The current time will appear automatically when the clock is set.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Set Receivable Channels Tuner MENU 1 2 3 Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN . % OK CH POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).
EN 15 CH MENU Add Or Delete A Channel OK 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 NUMBER 0 ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN . ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN . TUNER SET BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET =MANUAL CHANNEL SET % 1 Press MENU.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 46) or Express Timer Programming (Z pg. 50). Cable Box Control Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR.
EN MENU Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand 1 2 OK CH POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 3 4 4 5 TIME SCAN 3 MENU OK 6 Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or TIME SCAN .
EN CH MENU INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 7 8 OK 1 2 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 TIME SCAN 3 MENU When the VCR's clock has not been set (with AUTO CLOCK set to ON), if you press OK in step 7, "CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY" will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen will appear; perform the manual clock setting procedure on page 13. If you press MENU after the clock has been set, the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears.
EN DBS Receiver Control Suggested Location Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's remote sensor. ATTTNTION: The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used, position the controller so its signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the DBS receiver and cable box.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand MENU 1 2 OK CH POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 2 4 1 Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver. TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or F-1 or L-1) on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN OK CH 7 8 21 ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN Press OK. SET DBS RECEIVER BRAND Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the DBS Receiver Code from the following list, then press OK.
EN SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback 1 PLAY W FF RE Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The VCR’s power comes 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 TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).
EN Simple Recording 1 2 PLAY STOP/EJECT Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). 3 4 CR /V EN TV TE R REC CH PAUSE 1 2 5 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 SP/EP PLAY PAUSE LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CH5∞ (+/–). Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback Features PLAY 1 PAUSE RE W FF 2 REVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. ● During still picture, the normal (mono) sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode). ● "TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard (Z pg. 39).
EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 You can also use the remote control's JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring for the operations described on this page. First press the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the remote control so that the button lights up before use. Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the procedures. NOTE: The operations by the JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring do not include TimeScan.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is engaged. If tracking noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually. CH PLAY STOP POWER Manual Tracking PAUSE PO W ER RE W FF 1 2 DISPLAY REVIEW 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C.
EN Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording. You can find and automatically play back from the start of any recording using the Index Search function. 1 2 START SEARCH While the tape is stopped, press TIME SCAN ™ or £. ● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program. NOTE: An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) MENU Video Stabilizer CH By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF". OK 1 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN 29 MENU Superimpose CH This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. OK 1 OSD 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN .
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) MENU Select The Soundtrack CH Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or, when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separate Hi-Fi audio programs, you can choose to listen to either one by selecting either "Hi-Fi L" or "Hi-Fi R" in step 3.
EN 31 Movie Advance PL AY SKIP SEARCH 1 TIME SCAN 3 OK MENU ATTENTION Movie Advance and Movie Advance (Preview) works only on prerecorded cassettes that have been recorded in the SP mode, and have no safety tab. If the VCR detects the EP mode after you press OK in step 4, the following screen appears. This feature helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased) and works in two ways. ● You can go to the beginning of the movie, skipping over all previews.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Commercial Advance Your VCR is eqipped with the Commercial Advance feature, which can automatically fast-motion the tape during playback to skip over previously recorded TV commercials. Commercial Advance works as follows: 1 When recording is finished, the following display will appear on the screen and the VCR's front display panel. MARKING COMMERCIALS WILL BE EXECUTED.
MENU EN CH 4 33 SELECT CA PLAYBACK SET MODE % Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "CA PLAYBACK" by pressing CH 5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN to set to "AUTO". PREVIOUS PAGE REAR AUX INPUT TAPE DUB MODE CA RECORD =CA PLAYBACK VIDEO ON ON AUTO SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) OK ● Select "AUTO" to PRESS (MENU) TO END automatically skip over CA recorded commercials during playback. ● Select "MANUAL" to manually skip over CA recorded commercials by pressing SKIP SEARCH.
EN O K CH PLAY MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) 1 2 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video components that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.
CH MENU DIGITAL TBC/NR EN Digital R3 Digital R3 picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail. 1 OK 2 1 35 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN % Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN .
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Active Video Calibration Preparation 1 MENU 2 CH POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures. *The default setting is "ON". OK 3 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN PLAY Recording Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 23 ("Simple Recording") before continuing. REC PAUSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PLAY 1 PAUSE 3 Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22 ("Simple Playback") before continuing. 1 START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. ● The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Your VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 39). TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio.
EN 39 TimeScan Reverse Names of special-effects playback Search -7x Speed Audio output -5x Play -3x -1x Audio is output. Forward Slow-Motion (Pro-Slow)** -1/2x -1/3x Audio is not output. Still* 0 Audio is output. Slow-Motion (Pro-Slow)** Play 1/3x 1x 1/2x Audio is output. Search 1.5x 2x 3x 5x 7x Audio is output. ** Still mode cannot be engaged using the TIME SCAN buttons. Still mode can only be engaged by pressing the PAUSE button.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Display Elapsed Recording Time Recording Features C /V EN TV TE R 1 R DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 2 0 C.RESET DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN During recording, press ENTER at any time to see the elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time. Press ENTER again to remove the display.
CH MENU EN OK 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN%fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN . % TIME SCAN 2 3 SELECT S-VHS MODE Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "S-VHS MODE" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN%fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN to set to "ON" or "OFF". % 3 OK MENU To record in S-VHS; ● perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set the "S-VHS MODE" to "ON".
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) S-VHS ET Super VHS ET Your VCR is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. 1 SELECT S-VHS ET SET MODE Press S-VHS ET. The current setting appears on the screen for about 5 seconds. S-VHS ET : OFF NOTES: ● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function... ...while recording is in progress. ...while timer-recording (incl. Instant Timer Recording Z pg. 45) is in progress. ...
EN 43 MENU Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) OK CH Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts. When the channel is changed on the VCR ... ● The "STEREO" indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast. ● The "SAP" indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast. ● Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio. To Record Stereo Programs . . . . . .
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) MENU Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control OK CH Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Although the preset audio recording level is satisfactory for normal recording, if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to the VCR's audio level meters. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 2 0 4 Press MENU.
EN Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments) and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished. 1 2 REC 3 VCR Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine START RECORDING Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again. " front display panel. " blinks and 0:30 appears on the SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press REC to extend the time.
EN TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time. The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+ or Express Timer Programming up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance. (Z pg.
EN 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 NUMBER "8" 7 8 9 ER MB 0 TIMER 4 STOP+/– PROG. 1 P /E SP OK 3 6 7 8 ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded. Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number will be recorded.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) IMPORTANT VCR Plus+ Setup If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+ Program screen (Z step 5 on page 47). When this happens, perform the following steps to set the correct the Guide Channel number for that station. Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).
MENU EN CH 4 ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or TIME SCAN . OK % 5 INITIAL SET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH =GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET JLIP ID NO. SET SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH5∞, TIME SCAN %fi or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing. Then press OK or TIME SCAN .
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 8 or 11). Express Timer Programming 1 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). 2 3 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR. ● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
EN 8 M U N R BE 1 2 3 " "8 NUMBER "7" 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 NUMBER "9" 0 TIMER 4 51 SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/EP to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 9 ENGAGE TIMER MODE 10 Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and "‰" is displayed on the display panel. PROG. 1 /E SP To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . .
TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, Cancel And Revise Programs CH MENU POWER 52 EN OK 1 2 DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. POWER 7 3 DATE+/– 4 2 STOP+/– 1 2 5 6 8 9 0 CANCEL TIMER 4 CH+/– 3 PR START STOP CH 1 8:00P 10:00 12 2 10:00A 10:45 40 3 11:30P 01:00 125 4 5 6 7 8 PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT DATE 12/24 12/25 12/25 ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG.
EN 53 Auto SP→EP Timer Auto Timer If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy when recording a program of more than 2 hours in length. When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off. It is automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. For Example . . .
EN EDITING You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder.
EN 7 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TAPE DUB MODE" by pressing CH 5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN to set to "ON". ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN EDITING (cont.) You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Edit To Or From Another 1 VCR Player VIDEO OUT Your VCR 2 S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Audio/Video cable (supplied) S-Video cable (supplied) 3 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
EN Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. PLAY STOP Normal audio track Audio-dubbed tape A. B U D Audio cable Audio component (CD player etc.) ● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to hear the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (Z pg.
EN EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Recorder Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously. Use your VCR as the recorder.
PLAY EN 6 A. DUB INSERT 7 ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. ● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. ( , and light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record. START EDITING Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this point.
EN TV Multi-Brand Remote Control AU DI O M O NI TO R SPECIAL FEATURES POWER VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. ENTER TV/VCR 1 2 1 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 STOP TV CH + TV VOL – TV VOL + TV CH – 2 3 TURN ON THE TV Turn the power on using the TV's remote control. SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's remote control to TV.
EN 61 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control POWER VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes. ENTER 1 2 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 1 STOP TV CH + TV CH – 2 3 TURN ON THE CABLE BOX Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.
EN SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. POWER VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 NUMBER 0 4 2 3 1 STOP TV CH + TV CH – 3 TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER Turn the power on using the DBS receiver’s remote control. SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR’s remote control to CABLE/DBS.
EN 63 Control Two JVC VCRs POWER NUMBER "1" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR to respond to B code signals.
EN INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL MENU J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) CH The J Terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the VCR during editing and certain other operations. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-2525722. JLIP ID Number OK Your VCR has its own JLIP ID number.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 65 Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The power won’t come on. ● The power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. 2. The clock works, but the VCR’s power won’t come on. ● The TIMER mode is engaged with Auto Timer set to "OFF" ( Z pg. 45).
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. ● The timer is not engaged. ● The VCR has not been set up properly. CORRECTIVE ACTION Set the clock and/or timer correctly. Press TIMER and check to make sure that ‰ appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches ( Z pg. 48). 2.
EN 67 OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. ● Those channels have been preset to be skipped. If you need the skipped channels, restore them (Z pg. 15). 2. The channel can’t be changed. ● Recording is in progress. Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY to resume recording. 3. The remote control won’t operate my TV or cable box or DBS receiver. ● The remote control brand setting is incorrect.
EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. 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? A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q.
INDEX EN 69 List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A L A/B Code ....................................................................63 Active Video Calibration ............................................. 36 Add Channel ...............................................................15 Audio Dubbing ...........................................................57 Audio Monitor ............................................................
EN INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW 1 23 4 S-VHS ET MENU 5 6 7 8 PLAY STOP/EJECT DIGITAL TBC/NR POWER REW CH S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO)L – AUDIO – R +8 4 0 6 INSERT A.DUB 1 15dB NORM FF PAUSE SP REC 2 OK VCR PUSH-OPEN 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors. Open the lid to access covered buttons/connectors. 1 Power On/Off Button (Z pg. 10) 2 S-VHS ET Button (Z pg. 42) 3 MENU Button (Z pg. 10) 4 STOP/EJECT Button (Z pg.
EN 71 REAR VIEW 234 1 JLIP OUT 5 IN ANTENNA IN VIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN (MONO) L REMOTE AV PAUSE COMPULINK VHF/UHF TV CABLE BOX AUDIO R 67 ! 89 0 1 Power Cord ( Z pg. 6) 2 J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) (Z pg. 64) 3 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (Z pg. 6) 4 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (Z pg. 56) 5 ANTENNA IN Connector (Z pg. 6) 6 S-Video (S-VHS) Output Connector (Z pg. 7) OUT CH3 CH4 7 S-Video (S-VHS) Input Connector (Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! VCR TV CABLE/DBS TV/VCR AUDIO POWER MONITOR DISPLAY ENTER/OSD 1 2 3 4 5 6 DBS DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY 7 8 9 C.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions (W x H x D) : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz : 28 W : 3W : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) : Horizontal only : 437 x 109 x 340 mm (17-1/4" x 4-5/16" x 13-7/16") : 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) : S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard Weight Format Maximum recording time SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette EP : 630 min.
EN FOR SERVICING HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 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.
WARRANTY EN LIMITED WARRANTY 75 CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants 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 1 YR LABOR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
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