Page 2 - EN; CAUTIONS; Note to CATV system installer:
2 EN 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 MOI...
Page 3 - INSTALLATION; ANTENNA INSTALLATION
EN 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, obse...
Page 4 - SERVICING; HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
4 EN 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 expo...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; IMPLE PLAYBACK AND
EN 5 CONTENTS T IMER RECORDING 36 VCR Plus+ Timer Programming .................... 36VCR Plus+ Setup ......................................... 38Express Timer Programming ....................... 40 Check, Cancel And Revise Programs ....................... 42Auto SP → EP Timer ..........................
Page 6 - Basic Connections; INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR; VIDEO
6 EN Basic Connections INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR IN PAUSE/AVCOMPU-LINK OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO CH3 CH4 ANT.IN RF OUT CABLE BOX RF OUT RF Cable(supplied) Matching Transformer(not supplied) AC PowerCord Audio/Video Cable(not supplied) TV ANT. IN(Antenna or Cable input) Back of VCR 75 ohm terminal Back of VC...
Page 8 - INITIAL SETTINGS; ATTENTION; Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set; IMPORTANT
8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channelsautomatically when power is first connected to the VCR. Theantenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.The time and date can be set automatically from clock settingdata that is tr...
Page 9 - INFORMATION
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 hostchannel every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clocksetting data. (This automatic...
Page 10 - Language
10 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 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 thisprocedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH". TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press PO...
Page 11 - Clock; Preparation
EN 11 Clock Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctlyby the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access theClock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clocksetting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5 . If you use a cable box, set the clock manual...
Page 12 - SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON
12 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Semi-Auto You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone settingmanually. SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON 5 At the Clock Set screen,press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS to move the highlight bar to "AUTOCLOCK" and press CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to set to "ON". a – To sele...
Page 13 - Manual
EN 13 Manual % % To Make Corrections Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS until the item you want to change blinks, then press CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi . % SELECT TIME ZONE 8 You can select the time zone automatically or manu-ally. Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" bypressing OK or SHUTTLE PLUS , t...
Page 14 - Tuner; Set Receivable Channels
14 EN Tuner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU . ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Move the highlight bar(arrow) to "TUNER SET" bypressing CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS . PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 4 Move the highlig...
Page 15 - Add Or Delete A Channel
EN 15 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" bypressing CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS . ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 3 Move the highlight bar(arrow) to "MANUALC...
Page 16 - Cable Box; Situate And Connect; About Your Cable Box
16 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This procedure is required if you receive your TV channelsthrough a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows theVCR to automatically switch the cable box channel duringtimer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording showsthat have been programmed using...
Page 17 - Set Cable Box Output
EN 17 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AVmode). Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand TURN ON CABLE BOX 1 Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cablebox. TURN ON THE VCR 2 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 3 Press MENU . ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 4 Press ...
Page 18 - ACCESS CABLE BOX
18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN 7 Press OK. ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND 8 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the Cable Box Code from theCABLE BOX BRAND LISTshown below, then press OK . ● If the cable box’schannel changes to 9,setting is complete. Press OK and "...
Page 19 - DBS Receiver; About Your DBS Receiver
EN 19 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channelsthrough a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) Receiver. The Controllerallows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS Receiver's channelsduring timer recording. NOTES: ● The VCR can automatically change the DBS Receiver channelsu...
Page 20 - Set DBS Receiver Output
20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AVmode). TURN ON DBS RECEIVER 1 Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 onyour DBS receiver. TURN ON THE VCR 2 Press POWER . ● Set the VCR to the ch...
Page 21 - ACCESS DBS RECEIVER
EN 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 OK NUMBER SHUTTLE PLUS ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN 7 Press OK. SET DBS RECEIVER BRAND 8 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the DBS Receiver Code fromthe following list, thenpress OK . ● After OK is pressed, the program currently received through the...
Page 22 - SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING; Simple; LOAD A CASSETTE; Usable cassettes
22 EN SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback 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. ● The ...
Page 23 - Accidental erasure prevention
EN 23 Simple Recording 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 5∞ ( +/– ). Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER . (The channel changes after a few second...
Page 24 - PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES; Playback; Frame Playback; PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK; Slow Motion/Reverse Slow; PLAYBACK; Reverse Motion Playback; ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED
24 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press PAUSE . If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5 ( + ) or ∞ ( – ) button to correct the picture. ACTIVATE FRAME-BY- FRAME PLAYBACK 2 Turn the JOG ...
Page 25 - OR; Instant ReView
EN 25 High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or tothe left for reverse high-speed search. By releasing SHUTTLE still picture playback is selected. ● For forward high-speed search, turn the...
Page 26 - Auto Picture
26 EN MENU CH OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 MENU OK SHUTTLE PLUS PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Auto Picture Auto Picture checks the condition of the tape during playback,and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the bestquality playback pictures. *The default setting is "ON"...
Page 27 - Picture Control
EN 27 Picture Control This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture qualityaccording to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" bypressing CH 5∞ or SH...
Page 28 - Video Stabilizer
28 EN Video Stabilizer By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct verticalvibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordingsthat were made on another VCR. When this function is set to"ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *Thedefault setting is "OF...
Page 29 - Repeat Playback; START REPEAT; Tape Position Indicator; RESET COUNTER TO ZERO; Counter Reset
EN 29 Repeat Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 C.RESET POWER DISPLAY TIMER FF PAUSE REW PLAY STOP START REPEAT 1 Press and hold PLAY (until " " blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release. ● The entire tape is played back 50 times. STOP REPEAT 2 To stop, press STOP at...
Page 30 - Superimpose; To recall an indication
30 EN Superimpose CH 125 RECORD THU 12:00 AM PAUSE STEREO ] SP SAP INDEX-1 NORMHI–FI COUNT –1:23:45 B E + + + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 MENU OK SHUTTLE PLUS OSD Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode When the channel is changed, the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds. Operation mod...
Page 31 - Select The Soundtrack
EN 31 Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normaland Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or,when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separateHi-Fi audio programs, you can choose to listen to either one byselecting either "Hi-Fi ...
Page 32 - Movie Advance
32 EN Movie Advance 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. ● You can fast-motion the tape to the beginning of the nextpreview, so you can skip over previews ...
Page 33 - AV COMPU LINK Playback
EN 33 AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components,including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPULINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo-nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.For example: simply load a casset...
Page 34 - Record One Program While; Recording; Display Elapsed Recording
34 EN Record One Program While Watching Another Recording Features ENGAGE TV MODE 1 During recording... ● Press TV/VCR . The VCR's VCR indicator goes out. (If you are using the RF connection ( Z pg. 6) to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast beingrecorded disappears.) ● If you are using t...
Page 35 - Stereo And SAP
EN 35 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-channel TV Sound broadcasts.When the channel is changed... ● The "STEREO" indication appears on the screen for about 5seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast. ● The "SAP" indic...
Page 36 - Timer; TIMER RECORDING
36 EN VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AVmode). Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automaticallyrecord a program that will be broadcast at some future time.The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+or Express Timer Progra...
Page 37 - CHECK PROGRAM DATA
EN 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 PROG. OK TIMER SP/EP PROGRAM 1 (VCR PLUS+ 12345678) START STOP 8:00PM = 10:00PM DATE CH 12/24/98 12 SP THU PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLYSTOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP)PRESS (OK) TO END NUMBER "9" NUMBER "8" CANCEL CHECK PROGRAM DATA 5 The PlusCode number youe...
Page 38 - Setup; TURN ON THE VCR
38 EN VCR Plus+ Setup Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AVmode). MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 POWER IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcastingstation's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCRor CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+...
Page 40 - Express Timer
40 EN You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must beset before you can program the timer ( Z pg. 8 or 11). Express Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AVmode). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 PR...
Page 41 - SET TAPE SPEED; ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS
EN 41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 OK NUMBER "9" NUMBER "8" TIMER NUMBER "7" SP/EP SET TAPE SPEED 8 Press SP/EP to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 9 Press PROG. or OK . "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normalscreen appears...
Page 42 - Check, Cancel And Revise
42 EN Check, Cancel And Revise Programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 POWER TIMER PROG. CHECK CH+/– CANCEL START+/– STOP+/– DATE+/– DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER , then press POWER . ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN 2 Press PROG. CHECK . ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN 3 Press PROG. CHECK again to check more informa...
Page 43 - Auto Timer
EN 43 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU . ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN 2 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" bypressing CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi , then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS . SELECT AUTO TIMER SET MODE 3 Move the highlight bar(arrow) to "AUTO TIMER"by pressing CH 5...
Page 44 - Instant Timer; START RECORDING
44 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 afterrecording is finished. START RECORDING 1 Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears o...
Page 45 - Edit To Or; EDITING
EN 45 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 playe...
Page 46 - Edit From A
46 EN 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 connectors and your VCR’sVIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. ● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder isused, ...
Page 48 - SPECIAL FEATURES; TURN ON THE TV
48 EN SPECIAL FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 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. *The default setting is JVC code 01. TURN ON THE TV 1 Turn the power on using the TV's...
Page 49 - Cable Box Multi-Brand; TURN ON THE CABLE BOX
EN 49 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. TURN ON THE CABLE BOX 1 Turn the power on using...
Page 50 - DBS Receiver Multi-Brand; TURN ON THE DBS
50 EN DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brandsof DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER 1 Turn the power on using the DBS receiver's remotecontrol. ENTER DBS RECEIVER BR...
Page 51 - CORD; PLUG IN POWER CORD; Control Two JVC VCRs
EN 51 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 1 3 UNPLUG VCR'S POWER CORD 1 Unplug from the AC outlet. SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE 2 While holding down A/B on the remote control, press the NUMBER key "2" and then press STOP . PLUG IN POWER CORD 3 Plug back in to the AC outlet. TURN VCR POWER ON 4 Press POWER on...
Page 52 - TROUBLESHOOTING
52 EN 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The power cord is disconnected. ● The TIMER m...
Page 53 - CORRECTIVE ACTION; SYMPTOM
EN 53 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 forGuide Channel and VCR or cablebox channel number mismatches( Z pg. 38). Timer programming can’...
Page 54 - OTHER PROBLEMS
54 EN OTHER PROBLEMS CORRECTIVE ACTION If you need the skipped channels,restore them ( Z pg. 15). Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY to resume recording. Re-set the remote control to thecorrect brand ( Z pg. 48 or 49 or 50). Select a different Host Channel duringthe...
Page 55 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EN 55 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 automatically after 5 minute...
Page 56 - List Of Terms
56 EN List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A A/B Code .................................................................... 51Add Channel ............................................................... 15Audio Monitor ...............
Page 57 - FRONT VIEW
EN 57 FRONT VIEW 1 Power On/Off Button ( Z pg. 10) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 3 PLAY Button ( Z pg. 22) 4 JOG dial ( Z pg. 24) 5 SHUTTLE ring ( Z pg. 22) 6 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors ( Z pg. 46) 7 MENU Button ( Z pg. 10) 8 OK Button ( Z pg. 10) 9 Front Display Panel ( Z pg. 58) 0 Remote Control Senso...
Page 58 - REAR VIEW; SP P
58 EN REAR VIEW FRONT DISPLAY PANEL SP P VCR 4 5 6 1 2 3 IN PAUSE/AVCOMPU-LINK OUT R L AUDIO VIDEO CH3 CH4 ANT.IN RF OUT CABLE BOX 1 3 2 4 8 6 5 7 1 Power Cord ( Z pg. 6) 2 CABLE BOX Controller Connector ( Z pg. 16, 19) 3 PAUSE/AV COMPULINK Connector ● Remote PAUSE Connector ( Z pg. 46) ● AV COMPU-L...
Page 59 - REMOTE CONTROL; How To Use
EN 59 REMOTE CONTROL 1 CABLE/DBS Button ( Z pg. 49, 50) 2 TV Button ( Z pg. 48) 3 TV/VCR Button ( Z pg. 34) 4 Instant REVIEW Button ( Z pg. 25) 5 NUMBER Buttons ( Z pg. 23, 36) 6 DBS Button ( Z pg. 41) 7 CANCEL Button ( Z pg. 42) Counter [C.] RESET Button ( Z pg. 29) 8 STOP +/– Button ( Z pg. 40) 9 ...
Page 60 - SPECIFICATIONS
60 EN GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 19 W Power off : 2.5 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 281 mm (15-3/4" x 3-3/4"...
Page 61 - HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.; ACCESSORIES
EN 61 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 07004-2...
Page 62 - LIMITED WARRANTY
62 EN LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINALPURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retailpurchase for the period as shown below....
Page 63 - MEMO
