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 34 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ............ 34 Enter Program Information .............................. 34 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 36On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 36 Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 38Auto Timer ...........
Page 6 - INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR; Basic; AUDIO
6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in “SPECIFICATIONS” ( Z pg. 50). SITUATE VCR 2 Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT VCR TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the type ofTV you have. RF Connection ● To...
Page 7 - INITIAL SETTINGS; Dual Quick Set; IMPORTANT; PERFORM DUAL QUICK SET; ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS
7 INITIAL SETTINGS Dual Quick Set IMPORTANT ● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote duringDual Quick Set. ● If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully, there’s no needto perform the Clock ( Z pg. 8) and Tuner ( Z pg. 12) procedures. If, however, you want to add or deletechannels, refer to “Ad...
Page 8 - Clock; Preparation; Language Select
8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Clock 2 2 q 5 / 8 6 POWER OK MENU MAIN MENU PROGRAM SETFUNCTION SETTUNER SET = CUSTOM SET VIDEO CALIBRATION PRESS ( 5 , ∞ ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END CH 5∞ Preparation TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, pressTV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. V...
Page 9 - Clock Setting; ACCESS MODE SELECT; SELECT MODE; ACCESS SELECT SCREENS; SELECT HOST CHANNEL
9 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 2 q 5 / 8 6 CH MENU OK CH OK MENU SHUTTLE PLUS Clock Setting This step must be performed before going on to Auto, Semi-Autoor Manual clock setting procedures (each starts from step 2). ACCESS MODE SELECT SCREEN 1 Place the arrow at theCustom Set screen next to“OVERRIDE AUTOCL...
Page 10 - SELECT TIME ZONE
10 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 SELECT TIME ZONE 5 You can either select“AUTO”, or select thecorrect zone. If youselected "AUTO" in step 4and if you live near theboundary of an adjacenttime zone, or receivecable TV channels, a PBSchannel from a differenttime zone may become your host channel. Therefo...
Page 11 - Manual; MAKE CORRECTIONS; Auto
11 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 2 q 5 / 8 6 CH MENU OK CH OK MENU NUMBER SHUTTLE PLUS Manual SELECT MODE 2 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place thearrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressingCH ▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ , then press OK. SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T. 3 The Manual Clock Setscreen is displaye...
Page 12 - Tuner; Set Receivable Channels
12 Tuner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER. If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayedon the front display panel. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to ...
Page 13 - RETURN TO NORMAL
13 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 Place the arrow next to"AUTO CHANNEL SET" bypressing CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ , then press OK. Receivablechannels in your area areautomatically assigned tothe CH 5∞ buttons, and non-receivable channelsare skipped. NOTES: ● At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN C...
Page 14 - Add Or Delete A Channel
14 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tunerprocedure on page 12. ● 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 CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ , then pre...
Page 15 - Tuner And; About Your Cable Box
15 This procedure is required if you receive your TV channelsthrough a cable box (descrambler). The Cable Box Controllerallows the VCR to automatically switch cable box channels,allowing you to timer-record programs from various cablestations. The Cable Box Controller is effective for recordingshows...
Page 17 - Set Cable Box Brand
17 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 CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to place the arrow next to the channel number representingthe cable box’s output (2–6).I...
Page 19 - Setup; TURN ON THE VCR
19 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 forthe TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings)and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed. Depe...
Page 22 - SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING; LOAD A CASSETTE; FIND PROGRAM START; Simple; Usable cassettes
22 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 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 automatically. ● If ...
Page 23 - Accidental erasure prevention
23 Simple Recording 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 2 q 5 / 8 6 NUMBER SP/EP PAUSE STOP REC PLAY PAUSE REC STOP/EJECT PLAY Accidental erasure prevention ● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,remove its record safety tab.To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape. Record safety...
Page 24 - Playback; Still Picture; PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES
24 PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, press CH 5 or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to stabilize the picture. FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Advance the tape one frame by pressing PAUSE again. ● To control the direction of Frame-by-Frame playback,press SHUTTLE PLUS ™ o...
Page 25 - Manual Tracking; ENGAGE MANUAL
25 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 5∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel t...
Page 26 - Superimpose; To recall an indication
26 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 CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE...
Page 28 - Instant ReView; Counter Memory
28 Instant ReView At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind thetape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program. ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW 1 After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode isdisengaged, press REVIEW. ● The power comes on and the VCR searches for th...
Page 29 - Tape Position Indicator
29 COUNT 0:33:27 Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicatorappears on screen when, from thestop mode, you press FF, REW orperform an Index Search or InstantReView. The position of " " inrelation to "B" (Beginning) or "E"(End) shows you where you are onthe tape. NOTE:...
Page 31 - Recording; START RECORDING
31 Recording Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 23 ("Simple Recording") beforecontinuing. 2 2 q 5 / 8 6 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 REC REC PLAY PAUSE PAUSE ATTENTION: n As calibration takes place before recording actually starts,there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY onthe remote, or REC o...
Page 32 - START PLAYBACK
32 Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiateplayback. Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22. 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 2 q 5 / 8 6 PLAY PLAY START PLAYBACK 1 Press PLAY. ● The VCR adjusts theplayback picture qualitybased on the quality ofthe tape in use. NOTES: ● W...
Page 33 - Display Elapsed Recording
33 Record One Program While Watching Another ENGAGE TV MODE 1 During recording... ● If using the RF connection ( Z pg. 6), press TV/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes out and the TVbroadcast being recorded disappears. ● If using the AV connection ( Z pg. 6), change the TV's input mode from AV to ...
Page 34 - TIMER RECORDING; ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN
34 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 2 q 5 / 8 6 MENU OK OK MENU NUMBER NUMBER "9" NUMBER "8" TV/VIDEO CANCEL TIMER RECORDING Enter Program Information VCR PLUS+ PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+Setup...
Page 35 - SET TAPE SPEED; ENGAGE TIMER MODE
35 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 2 q 5 / 8 6 CH OK CH OK MENU TIMER SHUTTLE PLUS SET TAPE SPEED 5 Press SP/EP. CHECK/CORRECT INPUT DATA 6 If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, pressOK or SHUTTLE PLUS ™£ until the item you want to change begins to blink. Then press theappropriate NUMBER keys...
Page 36 - Timer
36 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 afterrecording is finished. START RECORDING 1 Press REC. ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on thefront display panel....
Page 37 - EXAMPLE
37 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 2 2 q 5 / 8 6 CH MENU OK CH OK MENU NUMBER NUMBER "9" NUMBER "8" TIMER SHUTTLE PLUS SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER 3 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to select a vacant program number, then press OK. The first time you do this, all numbers w...
Page 38 - Check And Cancel Programs
38 DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 2 Press MENU, then press OK. CHECK PROGRAM INFOR- MATION 3 Press CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to check the programs in succession. Check And Cancel Programs CANCEL A PROGRAM 4 Press CANCEL. ● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times...
Page 39 - Auto Timer
39 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 pressingCH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ , then press OK. ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressingCH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLU...
Page 40 - EDITING
40 Edit To Or From Another VCR You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between theplayer’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors andthe recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. ● When connecting to a Hi-Fi VCR, connect yourVCR's AUDI...
Page 43 - TURN ON THE TV
43 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. 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 POWER NUMBER ENTER CH VOL. +/- TV/VIDEO STOP TV/CABLE/VCR TURN ON THE TV 1 Turn the power on usin...
Page 44 - TURN ON THE CABLE BOX
44 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. 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 POWER NUMBER ENTER CH STOP TV/...
Page 45 - Control Two JVC VCRs; CORD; Child Lock; TURN VCR POWER ON
45 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 responds to commandswhen the switch is set to A. The switch ...
Page 46 - TROUBLESHOOTING
46 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 48 - OTHER PROBLEMS; CORRECTIVE ACTION
48 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 49 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; PLAYBACK
49 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 50 - SPECIFICATIONS
50 GENERALPower requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 19 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) : 360 x 94 x 276 mm (14-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 10-7/8") Weight : 3.4 ...
Page 53 - FRONT DISPLAY PANEL; AM
53 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL 1 Video Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 8) 2 Instant Timer Recording Indicator ( Z pg. 36) 3 Timer Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 35) 4 Clock Display ( Z pg. 7) 5 Counter Display ( Z pg. 28) 6 Recording Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 23) 7 Play Mode Indicator ( Z pg. 22) 8 “Cassette Loaded” Mark 9 Cou...
Page 54 - HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.; ACCESSORIES; FOR SERVICING
54 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...
