Page 2 - EN; CAUTIONS; CAUTION; Note to CATV system installer:
2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC D-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 M...
Page 3 - INSTALLATION; Grounding or Polarization; Power Cord Protection; Wall or Ceiling Mounting; ANTENNA INSTALLATION; Outdoor Antenna Grounding
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; Damage Requiring Service; HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION; Product and Cart Combination
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 - DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings or holes.; ABOUT HEAD CLEANING; in an environment prone to extreme; Symptoms of dirty video heads:
EN 5 Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.1. DO NOT place the VCR… … in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.… in direct sunlight.… in a dusty environment.… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated...
Page 6 - CONTENTS; Setting channels automatically
6 EN CONTENTS TIMER RECORDING 34 VCR Plus+ ® Timer Programing ..................... 34 Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ........................ 36Express Timer Programing .......................... 38 Checking program settings ....................................... 40Canceling or changing program settin...
Page 7 - INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR; Connections; Basic Connection; Check contents; Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.; Connect VCR to TV; The following connections are required.; Component Video Connection; Connect VCR to power source; Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet.; Final preparation for use; TV
EN 7 S400 DV IN D THEATERREGION 1 i.LINK IN/OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL R Y L P B /C B VIDEO P R /C R S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN(L-1) IN(L-2) REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK CABLE BOX ANTENNA ANTENNA OUT IN VHF/UHF R L VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN COMPONENTVIDEO OUT INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections ...
Page 8 - CONNECT VCR TO TV; Back of VCR
8 EN S400 DV IN D THEATERREGION 1 i.LINK IN/OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL R Y L P B /C B VIDEO P R /C R S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN(L-1) IN(L-2) REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK CABLE BOX ANTENNA ANTENNA OUT IN VHF/UHF R L VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN COMPONENTVIDEO OUT NOTES: ● To make the most of the Sup...
Page 9 - INITIAL SETTINGS; Perform Plug & Play setup; ATTENTION; Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set; During Initial Auto Clock Set
EN 9 INFORMATION ● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the hostchannel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data.(This automatic clock adjustment can only be...
Page 10 - Clock Setting; Preparations; Access Main Menu screen; Access Clock Set screen; OK
10 EN Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been setcorrectly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cablebox.Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto orManual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step 3 after preparation steps below are finished.If you us...
Page 11 - Setting clock semiautomatically; — Semiauto Clock Set; Access Auto Clock Set screen; Select host channel; * Auto Daylight Saving Time; AUTO; Select time zone; Return to normal screen; IMPORTANT
EN 11 Setting clock semiautomatically — Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zonesetting manually.First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. 3 Access Auto Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “AUTOCLOCK SET”, thenpress OK . Then;To sele...
Page 12 - Setting clock manually; Manual Clock Set; Access Manual Clock Set screen; Set time; ON; Start clock; To make corrections any time during the process
12 EN Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. 3 Access Manual Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press OK . 4 Set time Press @ # until the desired time appears,then press fi . ● Holding @ # ch...
Page 13 - Tuner Setting; Auto Channel Set; Access Tuner Set Up screen; Perform Auto Channel Set; INFORMATION
EN 13 Tuner Setting Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been setcorrectly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to addor delete channels, use Manual Channel Set ( 墌 pg. 14). 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU . 2 Access Tuner Set U...
Page 14 - Access Manual Channel Set screen; Setting channels manually; Manual Channel Set
14 EN 3 Access Manual Channel Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to“MANUAL CH SET”,then press OK . 4 Add or skip desired channels To add channels 1 Press %fi to move the arrow to “CH”,then press the Number keys to input a channelnumber you wantto add. 2 Press %fi to move the arrow to “ADD/SKIP”, th...
Page 15 - Installing Controller; Situate Controller; Suggested location; Cable box
EN 15 CABLE BOX The following procedure is required if you receive yourTV channels through a cable box (descrambler). TheController allows the VCR to automatically switch thecable box channel during timer recording. TheController is effective for recording broadcasts that havebeen programed using VC...
Page 16 - Turn on cable box
16 EN Setting cable box inputchannel & brand After installation, set the cable box input channel and itsbrand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot workcorrectly. 1 Turn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on yourcable box. 2 Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU . 3 Acc...
Page 17 - BRAND
EN 17 5 Enter cable box brand Press %fi to move the arrow to“BRAND”.Press @ # to enter the brand code from thelist shown to theright. 6 Engage test mode Press %fi to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press OK . NOTE: If you do not engage the test mode in step 6 , “INPUT CH” and “BRAND” are not set. ...
Page 18 - Your VCR
18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) The following procedure is required if you receivesatellite channels through a DBS (Direct BroadcastSatellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR toautomatically switch the DBS receiver’s channels duringtimer recording. NOTES: ● The VCR can automatically change th...
Page 20 - Enter DBS Receiver’s brand
20 EN 5 Enter DBS Receiver’s brand Press %fi to move the arrow to“BRAND”.Press @ # to enter the brand code from thefollowing list. 6 Engage test mode Press %fi to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press OK . The program currently received through the DBSreceiver appears for about 10 seconds. NOTE: I...
Page 21 - BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING; Load a cassette; To stop playback; POWER; POWER
EN 21 IN F-1 + POWER STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) 1 2 REW ( ) FF ( ) BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING BasicPlayback This VCR can check the tape condition during playback(and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. ● This VCR can play back tapes that have been recordedin D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET...
Page 22 - Checking tape position; To reset the time counter,; Playing back tape repeatedly; — Repeat Playback; While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY (
22 EN IN F-1 + C B BasicPlaybackFeatures Checking tape position The tape position indicatorappears on the screen in thefollowing cases: ● When you change the VCRoperation mode from thestop mode to fast forwardor rewind mode. ● When you perform anIndex Search ( pg. 24). The position of “ ” in relatio...
Page 23 - Selecting monitor sound; — Audio Monitor; L R; Adjusting tracking condition; — Tracking Adjustments; Activate manual tracking; CHANNEL; Eliminate the noises on the TV screen; CHANNEL
EN 23 Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound. While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAPsound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote. Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows: S-VHS/VHS L R : Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound...
Page 24 - — Next Function Memory; Start search; Skipping unwanted portions; — Skip Search
24 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Automatic operations afterrewinding — Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to doafter rewinding is complete. ● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press REW ( 1 ) , then press PLAY ( 3 ) within ...
Page 25 - How to read the Video Navigation screen for D-Theater tape*; Program Selection; VIDEO 1; Sound Selection; OFF
EN 25 How to read the Video Navigation screen for D-Theater tape* If you insert a D-Theater tape and then press NAVI , the following screen appears. Press %fi to move the arrow to the item that you want to watch, then press OK . Playback starts automatically after the selected item islocated. The D-T...
Page 26 - Load a D-VHS cassette; Number; Set recording speed; REC SPEED; Start recording
26 EN IN F-1 + POWER STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) 1 2 4 BasicRecording This VCR can check the tape condition during recording(and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures. In addition, this VCR is equipped with the VideoNavigation function, which allows you to quicklylocate the programs you have r...
Page 27 - Cassette
EN 27 To pause recording Press PAUSE ( 8 ) . To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ) . To stop recording Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel. To rewind the tape (when it is not running) Press REW ( 1 ) . To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running) Press FF (...
Page 28 - Changing display information; Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.; Specifying recording length; ) on the front panel; press; Recording Speed; Set the
28 EN IN F-1 + B B BasicRecordingFeatures A B Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. Each time you press the button, the front display panelshows the channel number, clock time, and therecording speed in sequence. ● To display the VCR status including the tim...
Page 29 - Showing on-screen display; Display VCR status on TV screen; Exit on-screen display; OSD
EN 29 Watching one program whilerecording another 1 Engage TV mode During recording... ● Change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV. 2 Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch, on the TV. Showing on-screen display When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg. 57), you can see the curr...
Page 30 - Accidental erasure prevention; Record safety tab; Other useful functions for recording; Second Audio Recording (
30 EN 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 tab Other useful functions for recording You can also use the following functions for recording. ● Video Cal...
Page 31 - SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK; — Picture Search
EN 31 SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special EffectPlayback With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playbacksuch as high-speed search, variable-speed search, andstill playback and so on. Locating particular scenerapidly — Picture Search 7 High-Speed Picture Search: Possible during normal playback or st...
Page 32 - Viewing still picture; — Still Picture Playback; To resume normal playback,; Pause during playback; To advance a still picture,
32 EN SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK (cont.) Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ) . NOTES: ● To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary toadjust tra...
Page 33 - Viewing slow motion picture; During normal playback:
EN 33 Viewing slow motion picture — Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: Press 4 to decrease the playback speed. Each time you press the button, the speed decreases(toward reverse slow motion playback, then reversepicture search). ● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 second...
Page 34 - PROGRAM; Enter PlusCode number; TIMER RECORDING
34 EN IN F-1 + 1 POWER TIMER ( ) VCR Plus+ ® TimerPrograming Timer recording allows you to program the VCR toautomatically record a broadcast at some future time.Up to 24 timer recording programs can be made usingVCR Plus+ timer programing or Express timerprograming method ( 墌 pg. 38) as far as a ye...
Page 36 - VCR Plus+ guide channel matching
36 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) ChangingVCR Plus+Setting IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcastingstation’s channel number has been changed, the wrongVCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on theProgram screen ( 墌 step 5 on page 35). When this happens, perform the follo...
Page 37 - Access Guide Channel Set screen; Input guide channel number
EN 37 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU . 2 Access Guide Channel Set screen 1 Press @ # move the arrow to“INITIAL SETUP”, then press fi or OK . 2 Press @ # to move the arrow to“GUIDECHANNEL”, then press fi or OK . 3 Input guide channel number Press @ # to input the VCR Plus+ guidechannel number ass...
Page 39 - To timer-record daily or weekly serials
EN 39 8 Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed. 9 Return to normal screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”, then press OK . “PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS [TIMER] TOENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE” appears on thescreen, then press OK to return to normal screen. 0 Engage timer reco...
Page 40 - Checking program settings
40 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Checking program settings 1 Disengage timer Press TIMER ( ‰ ) , then press POWER . ● When “AUTO TIMER” ( 墌 pg. 57) is set to “ON”, you do not have to press TIMER ( ‰ ) . 2 Access Program List screen Press PROG. CHECK. ● The clock must be setto access the programlist.If ...
Page 41 - Other Useful functions for timer recording; Auto SP
EN 41 Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timerrecording. ● Auto Timer ( 墌 pg. 57) When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recordingstandby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR isturned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR isturne...
Page 42 - Select program; Start playback; VIDEO NAVIGATION
42 EN NavigationPlayback This function is useful when you want to quickly findprograms you have recorded on a tape using this VCR.This function allows you to select a program to watch,and then automatically search for the beginning of theprogram. 1 Load a cassette Insert a tape recorded on this VCR....
Page 43 - Deactivating Video Navigation; Access Video Navigation screen; Access Navigation Set Up screen; Deactivate Video Navigation; How to read the Video
EN 43 Deactivating Video Navigation If you do not want to store program information, you candeactivate the Video Navigation function. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI . 2 Access Navigation Set Up screen Press %fi @ # to move the arrow to “NAVI. SETUP”, then press fi or OK . 3 Deactivate Vid...
Page 44 - Finding Tapes; Finding by tape number
44 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Finding Tapes You can find a tape you want using Video Navigation.You have four methods to find tapes; by tape number, byprogram title, by category, by recording date, and bytape remaining time. Finding by tape number Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Ac...
Page 45 - Finding by program title; Finding by category
EN 45 Finding by program title Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go tothe following steps 2 Access title screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “TITLE”, thenpress OK . 3 Confirm lists ● “ * ” is displayed beside the tapenumber of the loadedcassette....
Page 46 - Finding by recording date; Access date screen; Confirm lists
46 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) VCR TV CABLE /DBS E -2–4,6 D -2,3 E -1 D -4 Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go tothe following steps 2 Access date screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “DATE”, thenpress OK . The list scre...
Page 47 - Finding blank space
EN 47 Finding blank space You can find a tape whose remaining time is enough fora program you want to record. Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI . E 2 Access Blank Space List screen Press %fi @ # to move the arrow to “BLANK”,then press fi or OK ....
Page 48 - Editing Titles; Editing tape title; Access Library screen; Select tape number; Number keys
48 EN Editing Titles When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCRautomatically records the recording start time, date, andchannel in each program title. If the tape is recorded forthe first time, the tape number and the date and time arerecorded in the tape title. You can then edit the tape tit...
Page 49 - CLEAR
EN 49 5 Access edit screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “EDIT”, thenpress OK . 6 Enter title 1 Press %fi @ # to move the arrow onthe desiredcharacter orsymbol, then press OK . OR Press the Number keys to enter the title. • For entering the characters as the title, refer to “How to enter the charact...
Page 50 - Editing program category
50 EN B Entering or Editing programtitle When you want to edit the program title, follow theprocedure below by using the Remote. 1 Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you wantto edit. 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI . 3 Select program Press %fi to select the program ...
Page 51 - Deleting tape information; Access delete screen; Delete tape information
EN 51 Deleting tape information When you want to delete the entire tape information(information for all recorded programs on the tape),follow the procedure below by using the Remote.• Tape information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased. ATTENTI...
Page 52 - Deleting program information; Checking memory
52 EN Deleting program information When you want to delete the stored information for eachrecorded program, follow the procedure below by usingthe Remote.• Program information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded program will not be erased. ATTENTION Once the information is...
Page 53 - BACK; OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS
EN 53 VCR TV CABLE /DBS 2 - 5 1 6 BACK You can use the other useful function settings on theFunction Set Up screens by following the proceduredescribed below.The table below shows the structure of the menu system. ● For the functions you can set on the Function Set Upscreen, see pages 54 to 59. 1 Ac...
Page 54 - * The default setting is; bold; PICTURE CONTROL; Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted; VIDEO STABILIZER
54 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of thetape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to providethe highest-possible pictures. This takes place whenever you play back at...
Page 55 - DV AUDIO REC; Dolby D; When this function is set to “ON”; the SAP audio cannot be recorded.; ND AUDIO REC; STD AUDIO REC MODE; STANDARD; This VCR
EN 55 * The default setting is bold in the table below. Up to four audio signal channels can be input from a DV camcorderthrough the DV IN connector (i.LINK). This VCR allows you to selectand record two of these channels. This setting is used to specify whichtwo channels to record. When there are fo...
Page 56 - VIDEO; TV OUTPUT 1
56 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) You have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or S-VIDEO (Y/Cseparate signals) to use as the video input terminal on the front panel. Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording(editing) on this VCR. You have to s...
Page 57 - Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape; When this function is set to “ON”:; to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.; When this function is set to “OFF”:; You have to press; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
EN 57 * The default setting is bold in the table below. AUTO TIMER ON OFF SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF GRAY BACK ON OFF POWER SAVE ON OFF Additional settings [ADDITIONAL] When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode toallow complete recording if there is not enough tape to reco...
Page 59 - DISPLAY
EN 59 * The default setting is bold in the table below. This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapesrecorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ETfunction. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel when “S-VHS E...
Page 60 - i.LINK set up for connected device; LINC
60 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) i.LINK Set Up i.LINK set up for connected device When you connect i.LINK compatible devices to thisVCR, an i.LINK device number is assigned to eachdevice in the order of connection.If you want to change the number, follow the procedurebelow. 1 Access Main Menu sc...
Page 61 - i.LINK Branched Connection; Good connection examples; i.LINK Connection Examples
EN 61 What is “i.LINK”? “i.LINK” is a digital serial interface that allows devicesequipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digitalvideo signals, digital audio signals, and device controlsignals bi-directionally over a single cable. i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification andex...
Page 62 - Set timer program on DBS receiver
62 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) NOTES: ● While the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode or after Satellite Auto Recording is finished, the VCR will not enter the timerrecording standby mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” ( pg. 57). ● If you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recor...
Page 63 - To change the JLIP ID number of this VCR,; Select JLIP ID Set Up screen; Set JLIP ID Number
EN 63 JLIP ID NumberSetting The JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) terminal is usedto connect the VCR to a personal computer or similardevice. By connecting through the JLIP terminals, youcan control the VCR during editing and certain otheroperations, from the connected personal computer orsimila...
Page 64 - EDITING; To DV output; OUT connector
64 EN i.LINK/DVConnections EDITING S400 DV IN D THEATERREGION 1 i.LINK IN/OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL R Y L PB/CB VIDEO PR/CR S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN(L-1) IN(L-2) REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK CABLE BOX ANTENNA ANTENNA OUT IN VHF/UHF R L VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN COMPONENTVIDEO OUT A This VCR s...
Page 65 - About Recording Speed; Input Source
EN 65 1 Make connections A Connection with the camcorder Connect a DV cable between the camcorder’sDV connector and your VCR’s DV IN connector. B Connection with the VCR Connect an i.LINK cable between the playbackVCR’s i.LINK input/output connector and therecording VCR’s i.LINK input/output connect...
Page 66 - Make connections; Connection with the camcorder
66 EN S400 DV IN D THEATERREGION 1 i.LINK IN/OUT DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL R Y L PB/CB VIDEO PR/CR S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN(L-1) IN(L-2) REMOTE PAUSE/ AV COMPULINK CABLE BOX ANTENNA ANTENNA OUT IN VHF/UHF R L VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN COMPONENTVIDEO OUT S-VIDEO/VIDEOConnections EDITING (cont.) ...
Page 67 - Connection with the VCR
EN 67 5 Select video input terminal Access the “IN/OUT FUNCTION” screen( pg. 56). When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX F-1” (or “REAR AUX L-1 (or L-2)” if you use theconnectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”. When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX F-1” (or “REAR AUX L-1 (or L-2)” if you use the...
Page 68 - TV VOL; MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL; Turn on the TV; TV BRAND NAME
68 EN VCR TV CABLE /DBS 2 TV/VCR TV VOL +/– ENTER 4 3 - 3 3 - 2 4 Number keys 3 - 1 , 3 4 MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s)code, this Remote can perform some of the remotecontrol functions of the listed TVs. You can control a JVCTV without setting a bran...
Page 69 - CABLE BOX BRAND NAME; ENTER
EN 69 When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s)code, this Remote can perform some of the remotecontrol functions of the listed cable boxes. If your cablebox does not function with a specified code, try othercodes. 1 Turn on the cable box Turn on the cable box using the Power button onthe ...
Page 70 - Turn on the DBS receiver; DBS BRAND NAME
70 EN MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s)code, this Remote can perform some of the remotecontrol functions of the listed DBS (Direct BroadcastSatellite) receivers. 1 Turn on the DBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power buttonon the DBS...
Page 71 - To control four VCRs with the same Remote
EN 71 The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC videorecorders independently. Each of VCRs can respond toone of four codes (A, B, C or D).This Remote control is preset to send A code signalsbecause your VCR is initially set to respond to A codesignals. You can easily change your Remote and the V...
Page 72 - TROUBLESHOOTING; TIMER
72 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, 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 AC power cord is disconnected. ● The VCR is in the time...
Page 73 - RECORDING
EN 73 CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette.Remove the cassette and cover thehole with adhesive tape, or load acassette on which the record safetytab is intact. Select the appropriate channel on theVCR. Connect the components correctly( pg. 64, 66) or check “REAR AUX L-1 (or L-2)” and “FRONT AUX F-1”s...
Page 74 - POSSIBLE CAUSE
74 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) CORRECTIVE ACTION Connect the Controller correctly( pg. 18). After confirming your DBS receiver’sinput channel number, re-access theDBS Receiver Set screen and selectthe correct number ( pg. 19). Set the correct DBS receiver brandcode ( pg. 20). Make sure the power is o...
Page 75 - CORRECTIVE ACTION
EN 75 VIDEO NAVIGATION CORRECTIVE ACTION Tape information cannot be shown ifit has not been recorded on this VCR. Video Navigation cannot workcorrectly on a tape if it has more thanone tape number. If this happens, fast-forward the tape up to its end, eject it,and try it again.It is impossible to se...
Page 76 - MOISTURE CONDENSATION; OTHER PROBLEMS
76 EN ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If theVCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while andthen plug the power back in. Eject and ch...
Page 78 - Error Codes and Messages; CODE
78 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Error Codes and Messages Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below forthe solution. 102 103 104 105 107 108 200 201 202 203 205 300 301 302 CODE MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REC PROHIBITED REC PROHIBITED CAN NOT DE...
Page 79 - remain lit on the front display panel.; Questions and answers; The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.; effect does removing the safety tab have?; There may be index codes too close together.
EN 79 RECORDINGQ. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped bythe new recording. Why does this happen? A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause andresume points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 80 - INDEX; Glossary; Digital Broadcasts and D-VHS
80 EN INDEX Glossary Digital Broadcasts and D-VHS Great changes in the entertainment and media industriesare transforming the way we use VHS, and digitalbroadcasting is a good example of what the future holds.Digital broadcasting now allows more efficient use of thelimited broadcast spectrum besides...
Page 81 - List of terms
EN 81 List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A Accidental erasure prevention 30Audio Monitor 23Auto Daylight Saving Time 11AUTO SP → EP TIMER 57 AUTO TIMER 57Automatic tracking 23AV COMPU-LINK 58 C Cable box setting Brand 16Input c...
Page 82 - Front panel
82 EN INDEX (cont.) Front panel To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the cover. 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (F-1): pg. 66 2 POWER button : pg. 21, 27 3 TIMER ‰ button : pg. 35, 39, 40 4 Cassette loading slot 5 Remote sensor 6 STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) button : pg. 21, 27 7 Front...
Page 83 - Rear panel; This prevents the temperature from rising inside the
EN 83 Rear panel 1 AC power cord : 墌 pg. 7 2 Cooling fan ● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR. Do not remove it. ● Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the cooling fan. 3 JLIP terminal : 墌 pg. 63 4 Component video output connectors : 墌 pg. 8 5 ANTENNA IN terminal ...
Page 84 - Front display panel; Timer mode indicator :
84 EN Front display panel 1 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”and “I-1” etc.)Clock time : pg. 28 2 Timer mode indicator : pg. 35, 39 3 Record mode indicator : pg. 26 – 28 4 Play mode indicator : pg. 21, 22 INDEX (cont.) 5 D-Theater indicator : pg. 25 6 D-VHS indicator : pg. 26, 27 7 S-...
Page 86 - Remote; How to use the Remote; and
86 EN Remote 1 A/B/C/D button : pg. 71 2 VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector : pg. 68 – 71 3 OK Button 4 PROGRAM button : pg. 34, 38 5 STOP +/– button : pg. 35, 38 6 START +/– button : pg. 35, 38 7 Number keys : pg. 26, 27, 34 Character input buttons : pg. 49 8 DAILY button : pg. 35, 39 9 DBS button : pg. 39 ...
Page 87 - GENERAL; SPECIFICATIONS; TUNER
EN 87 GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 42 W Power off : 18 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) : 435 mm x 94 mm x 383 mm (17-3/16" x 3-3...
Page 88 - HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER; JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING; DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.; ACCESSORIES; NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS; — JVC
88 EN HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. ACCESSORIES Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineeringand production of th...
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EN 89 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 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 ...
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