VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S9400U POWER A B ENTER OSD 1 2 3 5 6 DAILY (M–F) WEEKLY 4 7 8 C.RESET AUX CANCEL 0 9 TIMER CH SKIP TV VOL. CH CABLE DBS TV DISPLAY TV/VCR (VIDEO) VCR PLAY RE W FF SLO W PLAY STOP MOR 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 NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR I NITIAL SETTINGS EN 6 Connections .................................................. 6 Basic Connections .....................................................6 S-VIDEO Connection ................................................. 7 8 Clock ............................................................ 8 Advanced Auto Clock Set .......................................... 8 Clock Setting .............................................................9 Preparation .........
EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder AC Power Cord ANTENNAIN (Antenna or Cable input) Matching Transformer (Not supplied) Basic Connections 1 2 3 Back of VCR TV OUT AC Outlet 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 or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer (Not supplied) AC Power Cord ANTENNA-IN (Antenna or Cable input) Back of VCR S VIDEO OUT TV OUT AC Outlet Audio/Video Cable (supplied) S-Video Cable (supplied) RF Cable (supplied) S VIDEO IN TV NOTES: 75 ohm terminal n To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to connect your VCR to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Advanced Auto Clock Set Clock Your VCR can automatically set its clock when the power plug is first connected to an AC outlet. 8 To set the clock automatically: 1. Connect the cable or antenna cable to your VCR. 2. Connect the VCR's power plug to the AC outlet. 3. "AUTO" is displayed on the VCR's front panel to show that the clock is being set automatically. 4. Do not power on the VCR until the clock or "--:--" is displayed on the VCR's front display panel.
EN CH5∞ 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 Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by Advanced Auto Clock Set. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been selected.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) CH Semi-Auto MENU 8 5 SELECT MODE At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to “SEMIAUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK. OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK SET =SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET OK PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END 6 ACCESS SELECT SCREENS At the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to the desired mode by pressing CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
CH EN 9 OK MENU 8 11 SELECT D.S.T. MODE You have three choices: D.S.T. SELECT a–Select “AUTO” and the =AUTO adjustment to your VCR’s ON clock will be made OFF according to the incoming signal from the host channel. PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END b–Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself. c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to you.
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 1 CH POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). 2 3 OK MENU 8 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen.
EN 13 Set Receivable Channels Tuner POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). 1 CH 2 3 OK MENU 8 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK. MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET =TUNER SET FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 FUNCTION SET 3 R.A.
EN CH INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 6 OK MENU 8 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Place the arrow next to "AUTO CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK. Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH5∞ buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped. AUTO CHANNEL SET CH (TV) 2 ADD SCANNING ... PRESS (MENU) TO END NOTES: ● At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.
EN 15 CH Add Or Delete A Channel 8 OK MENU 1 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner procedure on page 13. ● To add a channel, go to step 2. ● To delete a channel, skip to step 4. ACCESS AFC SCREEN Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK. MAKE SELECTION Place the arrow next to "SPCL" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.
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 On-Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 48). Cable Box Control Situate And Connect Controller Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR.
EN POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). Set Cable Box Output Channel CH 1 2 OK MENU 8 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH 3 4 OK MENU TIME SCAN 17 5 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET 3”, then press OK. MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 =FUNCTION SET 3 R.A.
EN CH INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 6 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Your selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR. CABLE BOX OUTPUT =OFF ON CH2 ON CH3 ON CH4 ON CH5 ON CH6 ON LINE PRESS (5,∞), TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . . . . . press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow next to the channel number representing the cable box’s output (2–6).
EN 19 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST MENU 8 7 8 9 0 MENU 4 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature ( Z pg. 20). NOTES: ● Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work with your cable box. ● If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and 69, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box channels.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed. VCR Plus+ Setup Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).
CH EN 3 OK 8 4 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 21 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET 3”, then press OK. MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 =FUNCTION SET 3 R.A. EDIT PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow next to “VCR PLUS+ SET-UP”, then press OK.
EN CH INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 7 OK MENU 8 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH5∞, TIME SCAN 5∞ or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on which the Guide Channel’s broadcasts are received. Then press OK. (Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is received on channel 47 GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CH : VCR CH 6 : 47 PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) OR (5,∞), THEN (OK) ● If there is more than one PRESS (MENU) TO END mismatch, repeat steps 6 and 7 for each instance.
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. Attention: The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used, position the controller so its signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the DBS receiver and cable box.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). Set DBS Receiver Output Channel CH 1 2 OK MENU 8 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 0 CH 4 OK MENU TIME SCAN 5 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.
EN 25 CH Set DBS Receiver Brand NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 OK MENU 8 3 0 CH OK ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN At the Function Set 3 screen, press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow next to “DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET”, then press OK. FUNCTION 3 OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT VCR PLUS+ SET-UP DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT =DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET JLIP ID NO.
EN SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback 1 T EC TIME SCAN SHUTTLE EJ P/ O ST PLAY 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 "0H 00M 00S". ● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.
EN Simple Recording 1 PLAY EC EJ P/ 3 4 CH SP/EP T 8 ENTER NUMBER 2 O PA ST U SE REC Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 0 27 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. (The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture/Frame-ByFrame Playback Playback Features TIME SCAN SHUTTLE 1 IN D EX AY PL ER AS E PAUSE TIME SCAN SHUTTLE indicator FF RE CC MI W NA ST A TR ON JOG DY INDEX MARK CH 8 2 REVIEW PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5 or ∞ button to correct the picture. ● During still picture, the normal (mono) sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.
EN 29 Manual Tracking Index Search Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually. 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.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) CH Video Stabilizer 1 OK MENU 8 You can correct vertical vibration 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". 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH 3 OK MENU TIME SCAN 4 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.
EN 31 Superimpose CH This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. 1 2 3 OK MENU 8 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 2" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK. ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE SCREEN Place the arrow next to "SUPERIMPOSE" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Select The Soundtrack CH Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. 1 OK MENU 8 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH OK MENU TIME SCAN 3 4 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode. ● If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again.
EN 33 PLAY Repeat Playback 1 8 STOP START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release. VIDEO PLAY SP H M S W FF RE ● The entire tape is played back 20 times. 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 PL AY 0 To stop, press STOP at any time. NOTE: Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or TIME SCAN ™ or £ also stops Repeat Playback. Counter Reset PL AY D IS C.RESET 1 STOP REPEAT RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Press C.RESET.
EN TIME SCAN SHUTTLE PLAY POWER PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) W FF MENU 8 Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on screen when, from the stop mode, you press FF, REW, or use the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, or perform an Index Search or Instant ReView. The position of " " in relation to "B" (Beginning) or "E" (End) shows you where you are on the tape. B + + COUNT + E 0:33:27 NOTE: RE "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear (Z pg.
CH PLAY EN 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 OK MENU 8 0 CH 6 PLAY 35 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET 2”, then press OK. ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.
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.
CH EN O K MENU 8 SK IP SE AR CH CH 5 6 7 OK MENU TIME SCAN "CA(Commercial Advance) RECORD" and "CA PLAYBACK" are set to " OFF " at the factory. To set Commercial Advance perform the following steps to set "CA RECORD" to "ON" and "CA PLAYBACK" to "AUTO". 1 2 3 4 MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET =FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 FUNCTION SET 3 R.A.
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 Speed VCR's Time Scan shuttle indicator Audio output Search -7x -5x Play -3x SEARCH Green Audio is output. -1x Forward Slow-Motion -1/6x -1/18x *Still 0 Slow-Motion 1/18x 1/6x SLOW 6 SLOW Orange Red Orange Audio is not output. Play 1x Search 2x 3x 5x 7x SEARCH Green Audio is output. * Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's TIME SCAN button.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) TimeScan Audio CH The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. *The default setting is "ON". 1 OK MENU 8 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 0 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 1" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
EN Record One Program While Watching Another Recording Features 1 OSD 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 /V CR 2 4 TV C.RESET 1 DISPLAY Display Tape Remaining Time 1 2 3 DISPLAY COUNTER INFORMATION Press OSD. All indications corresponding to the VCR's current status are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time. DISPLAY TAPE REMAINING TIME 2 ● The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed (SP or EP) being used.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS S-VHS indicator CH Your VCR can record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VHS; ● insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light. ● then, perform the steps 1 - 5 below to set the "S-VHS MODE" to "AUTO". The S-VHS recording mode will be automatically selected. To record in VHS; ● insert a cassette marked "VHS". The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected regardless of the S-VHS mode setting.
EN 43 CH Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts. ● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception. ● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio. To Record Stereo Programs . . . . . . simply follow the basic recording procedure. OK MENU 8 To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . . . . .
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) CH Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control 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. O K REW FF MENU 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 0 CH ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary.
TIMER RECORDING EN REC Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished. 1 2 8 3 START RECORDING Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ● Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 20. ● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). 8 Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program which will be broadcast at some future time. The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+ or On-Screen Timer Programming. (Z pg.
EN 4 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TIMER " "8 R BE /E P N U M CH SP MENU OK CHECK INPUT DATA Press OK and the Program screen appears. The PlusCode number you entered appears in the Program screen. Check to make sure it’s accurate. PROGRAM 1 (VCR PLUS+ 12345678) DATE 12/24 WED START 8:00 PM STOP 9:00 PM CHANNEL 8 SP PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY SP/EP=REC SPEED) ● To timer-record daily or PRESS (MENU) TO END weekly serials, press DAILY (NUMBER “8”) or WEEKLY (NUMBER “9”).
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) On-Screen Timer Programming 8 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 9). You can also use the optional Illumi-Guide feature, where the relevant buttons on the remote control light to tell you which button to press next. The Illumi-Guide feature is activated by the ILLUMI GUIDE button on the remote control.
CH EN 8 OK MENU 5 NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TIMER " "8 R BE N U M ● To timer-record a program received with a cable box or DBS receiver, directly enter the channel that the cable box or the DBS receiver receives it on. ● If you are using a DBS receiver of RCA or SONY or ECHOSTAR, when one of the channels between 100 and 999 is entered, the VCR recognizes it as a satellite channel and shows "DBS" on screen next to the tape speed indication.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) CH POWER Check And Cancel Programs OK MENU 8 2 POWER CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 TIMER 0 CH 3 4 DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK. CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to check the programs in succession. To Cancel A Program . . .
EN 51 Auto Timer CH When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. 1 OK MENU 8 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TIMER 0 3 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 2" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞, then press OK.
EN EDITING You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder.
CH EN 8 O K MENU 12 53 RETURN TO FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS TAPE DUB MODE SCREEN 13 SELECT MODE 14 Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞ to place the arrow next to “TAPE DUB MODE”, then press OK. 0 CH Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN 5∞. OK TAPE DUB MODE =ON OFF PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END MENU TIME SCAN RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 15 START PLAYER 16 Press MENU as many times as necessary.
EN EDITING (cont.) You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Edit To Or From Another 1 VCR Player AUDIO OUT Your VCR 2 VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT Audio/Video cable (supplied) S-Video cable (supplied) VIDEO IN Recorder 3 AUDIO IN Advantages Of S-VHS VCRs You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, from S-VHS to VHS, or from S-VHS to S-VHS. ● From VHS to S-VHS (VIDEO-VIDEO connection): Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode.
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. Normal audio track D U B PLAY Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track A. PAUSE 55 8 STOP Audio-dubbed tape 1 Audio cable Audio component (CD player etc.) NOTES: ● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected.
EN EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing U SE Your VCR Source tape PA 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 INSERT 8 6 7 57 ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. ● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAY and PAUSE 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 EDITING (cont.) Random Assemble Editing PAUSE/ SPECIAL FUNCTION This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your VCR is used as the source player in combination with another JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified. You can also perform Random Assemble Editing with a second non-JVC VCR. Z pg.
EN 7 LOCATE EDIT-IN POINT Find the point on the source tape from where you want the edited scene to begin by pressing TIME SCAN ™£, or using JOG/ TIME SCAN SHUTTLE then press OK. R.A. EDIT =1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TTL 0:00:00 EDIT MODE 8 LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT ● The edit-out point is registered in memory and appears on the screen. ● The total time of the edited scenes is displayed to the right of "TTL". ● Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each additional scene. 9 10 R.A. EDIT =1 0:02:23 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TTL 0:00:00 R.
EN SPECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control POWER 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R 2 TE EN NUMBER 1 The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. The TV brand code is factory preset to control JVC TVs. 1 0 CH VOL. +/– STOP CR /V BS D E/ TV BL /V C R A /C TV 2 3 TURN ON THE TV Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.
EN 61 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control POWER 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R 2 TE EN NUMBER 1 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. 1 0 CH STOP CR /V BS D E/ BL A /C TV 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 POWER 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R 2 TE EN NUMBER 1 The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. 1 0 CH STOP CR /V BS D E/ BL A /C TV 2 3 TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER Turn the power on using the DBS receiver’s remote control. SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR’s remote control to CABLE/DBS.
EN 63 Control Two JVC VCRs POWER A/B CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B, and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A. The switch is preset to A because this VCR normally responds to A-code signals. Follow steps 1 – 4 to set this VCR to respond to B-code commands.
EN INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL CH J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) J terminal 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. Information is also available at one of JVC's World Wide Web sites at http:// www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-2525722.
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. 51).
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording won’t start. ● There’s 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. 2. TV broadcasts won’t record properly. ● The VCR has been set to its AUX mode by mistake. Set the VCR to the appropriate channel. 3.
EN 8. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. ● The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR. ● The output channel selected in the DBS Receiver Output screen is incorrect. ● The DBS receiver’s power is off. 67 Connect the Controller correctly (Z pg. 23). After confirming your DBS receiver’s output channel number, re-access the DBS Receiver Output screen and select the correct number (Z pg. 24). Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts. 9.
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 Add Channel ...............................................................15 Advanced Auto Clock Set .............................................. 8 AFC .............................................................................15 Audio Dubbing .....................................................
EN INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 ! @ #$ % ^ 0 S LO W PAUSE A.DUB INSERT POWER REW C AR H 8 SLOW SE AR CH SE PLAY REC FF INDEX MARK MENU ERASE SP/EP STOP/EJECT R.A.
EN 71 REAR VIEW 1 23 OUT 4 IN ANTENNA VIDEO OUT IN IN S VIDEO S VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO PAUSE/ SPECIAL CABLE FUNCTION BOX R VHF / UHF OUT TV CH3 CH4 5 6 78 9 0 1 Power Cord ( Z pg. 6) 2 Video/Audio Output Connectors (Z pg. 6) 3 Video/Audio Input Connectors (Z pg. 54) 4 ANTENNA IN Connector (Z pg. 6) 5 S-Video (S-VHS) Output Connector (Z pg. 7) 6 S-Video (S-VHS) Input Connector (Z pg. 54) 7 PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION Connector ● Remote PAUSE Connector (Z pg. 52) ● AV COMPU LINK Connector (Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL (Provided) 1 2 POWER A B ENTER OSD 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 5 6 DAILY (M–F) WEEKLY 9 4 7 8 C.RESET AUX CANCEL 0 TIMER CH SKIP TV VOL. CH CABLE SP/EP DBS TV DISPLAY TV/VCR (VIDEO) VCR PLAY REW FF STOP REC 0 ! @ # 3 PAUS E $ % ^ & * ( ) q w e SKIP SE ARC H MORY C.ME ADD U MEN OK I L L U MI G U I D E r t y u i MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions (W x H x D) : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz : 26 W : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) : Horizontal only : 465 x 105 x 353 mm (18-5/6" x 4-3/16" x 13-15/16") : 5.5 kg (12.2 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 (Only in U.S.A.) 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.
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 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.
HR-S9400U JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. 41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407 JVC CANADA INC. 21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
