Page 2 - CAUTIONS; CAUTION; Note to CATV system installer:
2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautionscontained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THISUNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTU...
Page 3 - INSTALLATION; ANTENNA INSTALLATION
3 IMPORTANT PRODUCTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. Butimproper use can result in potential electrical shock or firehazards. This product has been engineered and manufacturedto assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-insafeguards, observe...
Page 4 - SERVICING; HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
4 SERVICING 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a markedchange in performance and you are unable to restore normaloperation by following the detailed procedure in its operatinginstructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose ...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS T IMER RECORDING 38 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ............ 38 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 40 On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 40 Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 42Auto Timer ...................................................... 43 E DITING ...
Page 6 - INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR; Connections; Basic Connections; ION
6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections AC Power Cord Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer (Not supplied) Back of VCR TV OUT TV Audio Cable (supplied) Back of VCR Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in “SPECIFICATION...
Page 8 - INITIAL SETTINGS; Clock; ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS; Advanced Auto Clock Set
8 INITIAL SETTINGS Clock ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS If you perform the Advanced Auto Clock Set procedure . . . ● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before pluggingyour VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you havemore than one PBS channel, you may have to select analternative PBS chan...
Page 11 - MAKE CORRECTIONS; Manual; SELECT MODE; Auto
11 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SELECT D.S.T. MODE 9 You have three choices:a–Select “AUTO” and theadjustment to your VCR’sclock will be madeaccording to the incomingsignal from the hostchannel.b–Select “ON” and theadjust...
Page 12 - Language
12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 Language This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages inEnglish, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposedon the TV picture). Select the desired language using thi...
Page 13 - Tuner; Set Receivable Channels
13 Tuner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to"TUNER SET" by pressingSET +/–, then pressSELECT. ACCESS BAND SCREEN 4 Place the arrow next to"BAND" by pr...
Page 15 - Add Or Delete A Channel
15 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tunerprocedure on page 13. ● To add a channel, go to step 2. ● To delete a channel, skip to step 4. ACCESS AFC SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing SET +/–, thenpress SELECT. MAKE SEL...
Page 16 - Tuner And; About Your Cable Box
16 This procedure is required if you receive your TV channelsthrough a cable box (descrambler). The Cable Box Controllerallows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channelduring timer-recording. The Cable Box Controller is effective forrecording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plu...
Page 18 - Set Cable Box Brand
18 SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL 6 Your selection depends onhow your cable box isconnected to your VCR. If your cable box isconnected to your VCRusing an RF connection . . .. . . press SET+/– to placethe arrow next to thechannel number representing the cable box’s output (2–6).If your cable box is...
Page 20 - OR; Setup; TURN ON THE VCR
20 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the needto input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting thetimer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number fort...
Page 23 - SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING; LOAD A CASSETTE; FIND PROGRAM START; Simple; Usable cassettes
23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side isfacing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette ispointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too muchpressure when inserting. ● The VCR’s power comes on ...
Page 24 - Accidental erasure prevention
24 Simple Recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover thehole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL 2 Press CH+/–. Or press the appropriate DIGIT keys, thenpress ENTER. (The channel ...
Page 25 - PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES; Playback; Slow Motion/Reverse Slow; PLAYBACK; Frame Playback; PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK
25 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’scontrols or the remote control. NOTE: Refer to the SHUTTLE ringillustration as you read thefollowing procedures. 1 2 3 4 5 6...
Page 26 - Reverse Motion Playback; SEARCH; ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 Variable-Speed Search/ Reverse Motion Playback PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) SHUTTLE PLAY REW FF SHUTTLE PLUS PLAY High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback o...
Page 27 - Manual Tracking; Repeat Playback; Skip Search
27 Manual Tracking Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function isengaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override thisand make the adjustment manually. ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE 1 During playback, press the CH+/– buttons on the VCR'sfront panel simultaneously to cancel th...
Page 28 - Select The Soundtrack
28 Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normaland Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stopmode. ● If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCR...
Page 29 - Superimpose; To recall an indication
29 Superimpose This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determineswhether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" bypressing SET+/–, then pre...
Page 30 - Index Search; START SEARCH; Manual Index Mark/Erase
30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SHUTTLE PLUS PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Index Search This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tapeat recording start. START SEARCH 1 While the tape is stopped, press SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £ . ACCESS DISTANT CODE 2 To access a reco...
Page 32 - AV COMPU LINK Playback; MAKE CONNECTION
32 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Next-Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do afterrewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Ta...
Page 34 - Recording; Display Elapsed Recording
34 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Record One Program While Watching Another ENGAGE TV MODE 1 During recording... ● Press TV/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goesout. (If you are using the RF connection ( Z pg. 6). to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcastbeing recorded disappears.)...
Page 35 - Stereo And SAP
35 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-channel TV Sound broadcasts. ● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights duringstereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAPprogram reception. ● Both indicators light when a stereo pr...
Page 37 - Display Tape Remaining
37 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 OSD DISPLAY RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit. NOTE: ● Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, whiledistortion will increase if the leve...
Page 38 - TIMER RECORDING; ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN
38 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming TIMER RECORDING Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+Setup" on page 20. + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SELECT MENU SP/EP DIGIT SELECT DIGIT "9" DIGIT "8" C...
Page 39 - ENGAGE TIMER MODE
39 CHECK/CORRECT INPUT DATA 6 If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, pressSELECT until the item you want to change begins toblink. Then press the SET +/– to obtain the desiredsetting. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary. ● Press just once to access the Aut...
Page 40 - Timer
40 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 9 hours(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off afterrecording is finished. START RECORDING 1 Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on thef...
Page 41 - EXAMPLE
41 SET PROGRAM INFORMATION 5 Press SET +/– to set the month, then press SELECT. Theday display begins blinking. Repeat the procedure to setthe day, start time, stop time, channel and tape speed.To set the channel you can also use the DIGIT keys. ● Do not use the SET – button to set the date. ** You ...
Page 42 - Check And Cancel Programs
42 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 3 Press SET +/– to place the arrow next to "PROGRAMSET", then press SELECT. CHECK PROGRAM INFOR- MATION 4 Press SET +/– to ch...
Page 43 - Auto Timer
43 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressingSET +/–, then press SELECT. ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing SET+/–, then press SELECT. Now sk...
Page 44 - EDITING; Edit From A
44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 EDITING Edit From A Camcorder You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as therecorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEOOUT and AUDIO OUT connec...
Page 46 - Advantages Of S-VHS VCRs
46 Edit To Or From Another VCR You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUTand AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEOIN and AUDIO IN connectors. ● When using your VCR as the recorder and a monauralVCR as the player, ...
Page 47 - Assemble
47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SP/EP PAUSE REC PLAY Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another insuccession.To use your VCR as the recorder ... LOAD CASSETTES 1 Insert the original cassette in the player, and therecording cassette in the recorder. SET TAPE SPEED 2 Set to "SP...
Page 48 - Insert Editing
48 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with newmaterial. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack arereplaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrackremains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audi...
Page 49 - ENGAGE INSERT EDITING
49 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INSERT PLAY PLAY C.RESET ENGAGE INSERT EDITING 7 Press INSERT. ● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAYand PAUSE light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes fro...
Page 50 - semble Editing
50 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 PAUSE/ SPECIAL FUNCTION REMOTE PAUSE This function makes it easier to create edited videos when yourVCR is used as the source player in combination with anotherVCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to...
Page 51 - Memory Capacity; LOCATE EDIT-OUT POINT
51 END R.A. EDIT 11 Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to thenormal screen, and engage the Stop mode for the bothVCRs. NOTES: ● You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenesyou want to edit in steps 7 – 8. Since you can hear thesoundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrup...
Page 52 - Audio Dubbing
52 + – 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0 Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previouslyrecorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as therecorder. Audio Dubbing MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + Rand VIDEO IN connecto...
Page 53 - TURN ON THE TV
53 SPECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVCremote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVslisted below. TURN ON THE TV 1 Turn the power on using the TV's remote control. SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE 2 Set the TV/CABLE/VCR swit...
Page 54 - TURN ON THE CABLE BOX
54 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brandsof cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have morethan one code. If your cable box does not function with aspecified code, try other codes. CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAN...
Page 55 - Control Two JVC VCRs
55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 POWER A/B CODE Control Two JVC VCRs The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVCVCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can setthis VCR so it responds to remote commands only when theswitch is set to B, and another VCR so it respo...
Page 56 - TROUBLESHOOTING
56 TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easilycorrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The power cord is disconnected. ● The TIME...
Page 57 - RECORDING
57 CORRECTIVE ACTION Check or re-perform the clock/timersettings to ensure correctness.Press TIMER and check to make surethat TIMER appears on the frontdisplay panel.Re-perform the set-up procedures.Make sure you have compensated forGuide Channel and VCR or cablebox channel number mismatches( Z pg. ...
Page 58 - OTHER PROBLEMS; CORRECTIVE ACTION
58 8. Timer recording begins as sched- uled, but the channel is alwaysincorrect. 9. We moved, and now VCR Plus+ doesn’t work properly. 10.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the VCR Plus+ screen. ● Even though you don't use anexternal Cable Box, "CABLE BOXOUTPUT" is set to "ON". ● The rec...
Page 59 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK 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. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?A. No. It stops automatic...
Page 60 - SPECIFICATIONS
60 GENERALPower requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 26 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 341 mm (15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 13-7/16") Weight : 4.5 ...
Page 62 - e r
62 INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW 1 Power Cord ( Z pg. 6) 2 Video Output Connector ( Z pg. 6) 3 Video Input Connector ( Z pg. 46) 4 ANTENNA IN Connector ( Z pg. 6) 5 Audio Output Connector [L] ( Z pg. 6) 6 Audio Output Connector [R] ( Z pg. 6) 7 Audio Input Connector [R] ( Z pg. 46) 8 Audio Inpu...
Page 63 - FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
63 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL 1 Instant REVIEW Button ( Z pg. 31) 2 TV/VIDEO Button ( Z pg. 34) 3 DISPLAY Button ( Z pg. 31) 4 DIGIT Buttons ( Z pg. 10) 5 “AUX” Mode Select Button ( Z pg. 44) 6 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button ( Z pg. 24) 7 ENTER Button ( Z pg. 24) On-Screen Display [OSD] Button ( Z pg. 29) ...
Page 64 - HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.; ACCESSORIES; FOR SERVICING
64 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP. FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS If you ship the product... ACCESSORIES 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105...
