JVC HM-DH5U manuel d'utilisation

HM-DH5U i.LINK AUDI O MONITOR REC SPEED REC PA USE D–VHS DOLBY–D CH STOP D–THEATER D–VHS HDMI TIMER EJECT POWER PCM DTS REW PLAY FF HDMI F – 1 VIDEO ( MONO ) L–AUDIO–R S–VIDEO ––––– MENU ––––– K MTP NTSC For Customer Use: Model No . Serial No. D-VHS DIGIT AL RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS LPT0943-001B Enter below the Mode[...]

2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC D- 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 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ve[...]

EN 3 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 instal [...]

4 EN USE 1. Accessories 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, br acket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • U[...]

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 tempe ratures or humidity. … in direct sunligh t. … in a dusty environment. … in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. … on a surface that is unstabl[...]

6 EN CONTENTS INDEX 7 Front panel. ............. ............. ................ ......... 7 Rear panel ........... ............. ................ ............ 8 Front display panel ................... ................ .... 9 On-screen display ................ ............. .......... 10 Remote....... ............. ................ ............. ...[...]

EN 7 INDEX Front panel A [POWER] button : A page 28, 36 B [TIMER j ] button : A page 41, 45, 46 C [D-VHS] LED : A page 35, 36 D [HDMI] LED : A page 12 E [D-THEATER] LED : A page 52 F Cassette loading slot G [STOP ( L )] button : A page 28, 36 H [CHANNEL +] and [–] buttons : A page 30, 35, 36 I [DOLBY-D] LED : A page 32 J [PCM] LED : A page 32 K [[...]

8 EN INDEX (cont.) Rear panel A AC power cord : A page 13 B 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. • The cooling fan may be activated even if the unit is turned off in t he following case; — if the Auto Clock Set and Auto[...]

EN 9 Front display panel A Progressive mode indicat or : A page 14, 65 B Timer mode indicator : A page 41, 45 C Satellite Auto Recording indicator : A page 47 D Channel/auxiliary input ([L1],[L2],[F1],[I-1] etc.) Clock time Time counter : A page 29 Remaining time Recording mode indicator : A page 37, 41 Tape speed E Remain indicator : A page 37 F C[...]

10 EN INDEX (cont.) On-screen display A Cassette indication B Cassette type indication : A page 35 C Index no. indication : A page 31 D VCR operation mode indication E Audio monitor in dications : A page 30 F Clock time Time counter* Tape remaining time (Whe n “REMAIN” appears)** * To reset the time counter, press [C.RESET] on the Remote. The c[...]

EN 11 Remote A [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector : A page 76 - 78 B [A/B/C/D] button : A page 78 C [OK] button D [PROGRAM] button : A page 40, 44 E [STOP +/–] buttons : A page 41, 44 F [START +/–] buttons : A page 41, 44 G Number keys : A page 36, 76 Character input buttons : A page 58 H [WEEKLY] button : A page 41, 45, 46 I [DAILY] button : A page 4[...]

12 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections NOTES: • HDMI will be automatically activated (HDMI-ON) when a HDMI connectio n has been made. To de-activate (HDMI-OFF), press [HDMI] on the front panel and the [HDMI] LED will turn off. During HDMI-ON ([HDMI] LED on), the image format output to the TV connected via the HDMI connector will be in accordan[...]

EN 13 Basic Connection A Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in ‘SPECIFICATIONS’ ( A page 89). B Situate VCR Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. C Connect VCR to TV The following connections are required. A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. B Connect the TV antenna cable to the VCR’s [AN[...]

14 EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR (cont.) NOTES: • If you have made a component video connection and your TV’s component video connec tors support only high definition signal format, connect also the S-VIDEO or VIDEO connectors between the VCR and TV in order to view the picture of 480i image format output from the VCR. • Through the component vi[...]

EN 15 Digital Set Top Box Connection If you are using a HD Ready TV, you can m ake use of this connection to connect to the VCR. First, check the contents and situate the VCR as instr ucted in steps A and B on page 13. Then go to the following steps. C Connect VCR to Digital Set Top Box A Connect an i.LINK cable between the VCR’s [i.LINK IN/OUT] [...]

16 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Setting Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of[...]

EN 17 Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step C after preparation steps below are finished. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. ( A pa[...]

18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting clock semiautomatically — Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone setting manually. First follow steps A to B on page 17, then go to the following steps. C Access Auto Clock Set screen Then; To select the host channel — go to step D . To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step E [...]

EN 19 Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps A to B on page 17, then go to the following steps. C Access Manual Clock Set screen Press [ FG ] to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press [OK]. D Set time E Set date Press [ D E ] until the desired date appears, then press [ G ]. • Holding [ D E ] changes the date[...]

20 EN INITIAL SETTING (cont.) Tuner Setting Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set ( A page 21). A Access Main Menu screen Press [MENU]. B Access Tuner Set Up screen C Perform A[...]

EN 21 Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. A Access Main Menu screen Press [MENU]. B Access Tuner Set Up screen A Press [ D E ] to move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press [ G ] or [OK]. B Press [ D E ] to move the arrow to “TUNER SET”, then p[...]

22 EN INITIAL SETTING (cont.) Cable Box Control Setting Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor. The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descramble[...]

EN 23 Setting cable box input channel & brand After installation, set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. A Turn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. B Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press [MENU]. C Access Cable Set Up screen D Select cable box in[...]

24 EN INITIAL SETTING (cont.) E Enter cable box brand F Engage test mode Press [ FG ] to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”, then press [OK]. NOTE: If you do not engage the test mode in step F , “INPUT CH” and “BRAND” are not set. • If the cable box’s channel does not change to 9 A Press [ D E ] to move the arrow to “NO”. B Press [OK[...]

EN 25 DBS Receiver Control Setting 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 to wards the DBS receiver’s remote sensor. The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS [...]

26 EN INITIAL SETTING (cont.) Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller ca nnot work correctly. A Turn on DBS receiver Select a channel other than channel 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver. B Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press [MENU]. [...]

EN 27 NOTES: • The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver. • If your DBS receiver does not resp ond to the code, you cannot use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case, make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. In addition, [...]

28 EN PLAYBACK Basic Playback This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realize the best possible pictures. • This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats and automatically identifies the recording format. • When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR, y[...]

EN 29 Basic Playback Features A Checking tape position The position of “ Z ” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E” (End) shows you where you are on the tape. NOTES: • “SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will not appear ( A page 66). • It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be displayed. [...]

30 EN PLAYBACK (cont.) C Adjusting tracking condition — Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback. Manual tracking a[...]

EN 31 E Automatic operations after rewinding — Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. • Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press [REW ( O )], then press [PLAY ( I )] within 2 seconds. b– For Automatic Power Off Press [REW ( O )], then press [POWER[...]

32 EN PLAYBACK (cont.) Some D-Theater tapes or D-VHS tapes may contain m ultiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. If a tape contains them, the icons appear on the top right corner of the TV screen when you press [OSD]. PROG. 2 PROG. 1 Program Selection During normal playback, press [TV/VCR CH +/–] on the Remote to select the desired program[...]

EN 33 Special Effect Playback With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and still playback and so on. A Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search L High-Speed Picture Search Possible during normal playback or still picture pla yback. You can rapidly locate a particular scene on[...]

34 EN PLAYBACK (cont.) B Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback Press [PAUSE ( W )] during normal playback. The pause indicator [ W ] on the front display panel lights up. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. To resume normal playback, press [PLAY ( I )]. NOTES: • To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to a[...]

EN 35 RECORDING Basic Recording NOTES: • When a new D-VHS tape is in serted, “AUT” is always selected regardless of the previous recording speed selected. • You can perform D-VHS recording of a program which is timer-programmed on your Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box) by using ‘i.LINK Timer Programming’ ( A page 48). This VCR ca[...]

36 EN RECORDING (cont.) D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS Recording A Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. • The [D-VHS], [S-VHS] or [VHS] indicator on the front display panel wi ll light up respectively i n accordance to the type of cassette inserted (D- VHS, S-VHS or V[...]

EN 37 Basic Recording Features A Changing display information Press [DISPLAY]. Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the clock time, remaining time and the time counter in sequence. • The remain [ r ] indicator will be displayed when the front display panel shows the remaining time. • To display the VCR status including [...]

38 EN RECORDING (cont.) C Watching one program while recording 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. D Showing on-screen display When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( A page 66), you can see the current VCR stat[...]

EN 39 Other useful functions for recording You can also use the following functions for recording. • “V. CALIBRATION” (S-VHS/VHS only) ( A page 63) When this function is set to “ON”, th is VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest- possible pictures. • Second Audio [...]

40 EN TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ C 3 ® Timer Programming Timer recording allows you to program t he VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future ti me. Up to 24 timer recording programs can be made using VCR Plus+ timer programming or Express timer programming method ( A page 44) as far as a year in advance. The VCR Plus+ timer programmin[...]

EN 41 D Input receiving channel number Press [ D E ] to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box, then pr ess [OK]. • The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the guide channel number has not been set previously. ?[...]

42 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Changing VCR Plus+ C 3 ® Setting To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide Channel Set” for each station. Read the following information carefully. VCR Plus+ guide channel matching The VCR Plus+ programming system assigns a VCR Plus+ guide channel to t[...]

EN 43 A Access Main Menu screen Press [MENU]. B Access Guide Channel Set screen C Input guide channel number In that case, it is possible to change the channel by 10 channels by pressing and holding [ D E ] in steps C and D . D Input receiving channel number E Return to normal screen Press [MENU]. A Press [ D E ] to move the arrow to “INITIAL SET[...]

44 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer Programming You can directly program the VC R’s timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Rem ember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer ( A page 17). A Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then l[...]

EN 45 H Set recording speed Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed. I Return to normal screen Press [ D E ] to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”, then press [OK]. “PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS [TIMER] TO ENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE” appears on the screen, then press [OK] to return to normal screen. J Engage timer recording standby mode Press [TIMER[...]

46 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) A Checking program settings 1 Disengage timer Press [TIMER ( j )], then pr ess [POWER]. • When “AUTO TIMER ” ( A page 66) is set to “ON”, you do not have to press [TIMER ( j )]. 2 Access Program List screen 3 Access Program screen Press [ FG ] to select a program, then press [OK] to check more detailed inform[...]

EN 47 Satellite Auto Recording This function allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programmed on your DBS receiver. Preparation : Connect a DBS receiver to the [AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT L-1] or [S VIDEO INPUT L- 1] connectors* on the rear; otherwise, you cannot use this function. • You can also connect the cable box if i[...]

48 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) i.LINK Timer Programming This VCR can perform D-VHS recording of a program which is timer-pro grammed on your Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box). A Load a D-VHS cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. • The [D-VHS] LED on the f[...]

EN 49 Video Remote Control Timer Programming This VCR can perform analog recording of a progr am which is timer-pro grammed on your Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box). A Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. B Select analog input location on the VCR [...]

50 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) END of TIMER RECORDING ATTENTION: • I f there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded. Pattern 1 : The program with the lower program number will be recorded. Pattern 2 : The program starting earlier will be recorded. Pattern 3 : T[...]

EN 51 VIDEO NAVIGATION Navigation Playback This function is useful when you want to quickly find programs 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 the program. A Load a cassette Insert a tape recorded on this VCR. • The VCR turns on automa[...]

52 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) A Deactivating Video Navigation If you do not want to store program information, you can deactivate the Video Navigation function. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press [NAVI]. 2 Access Navigation Set Up screen 3 Deactivate Video Navigation 4 Return to normal screen Press [NAVI]. NOTE: If you press [NAVI] when a cass[...]

EN 53 Finding Tapes You can find a tape you want using Video Navigation. You have four methods to find tapes; by tape number, by program title, by category, by recording date, and by tape remaining time. A Finding by tape number Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press [NAVI]. 2 Access Library screen 3 A[...]

54 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) B Finding by program title Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53, then go to the following steps 2 Access title screen 3 Confirm lists • To go to another page of the lists, pre ss [<] or [>]. • To play back the desired program, refer to ‘To play back a selected pro[...]

EN 55 D Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53, then go to the following steps 2 Access date screen 3 Confirm lists • To go to another page of the lists, press [<] or [>]. • To play back the desired program, refer to ‘To play back a selected program on the list screen’[...]

56 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) E Finding blank space You can find a tape whose rem aining time is enough for a program you want to record. Use the Remote to do the following operations. 1 Access Video Navigation screen Press [NAVI]. 2 Access Blank Space List screen 3 Set condition 4 Select tape number 5 Load a cassette Insert the cassette whose num[...]

EN 57 Editing Titles When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program title. If the tape is recorded for the first ti me, the tape number and the date and time are recorded in the tape title. You can then edit the tape title and the program titles as you like. You ca[...]

58 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) 5 Access edit screen 6 Enter title Press the ‘Number’ keys to enter the title. • For entering the characters as the title, refer to ‘How to enter the characters and symbols’ on the right column. (In this example, enter “JVC NEWS”.) B Press [ FGD E ] to move th e arrow to “ENTER”, then pr ess [OK ]. 7[...]

EN 59 B Entering or Editing program title When you want to edit the program title, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. 1 Load a cassette Insert a tape on which ther e is a program you want to edit. 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press [NAVI]. 3 Select program 4 Access edit screen 5 Enter title Press the ‘Number’ keys to enter the [...]

60 EN VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) C Editing program category When you want to change the program category, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. 1 Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit. 2 Access Video Navigation screen Press [NAVI]. 3 Select program Press [ FG ] to select the program you want to edit, the[...]

EN 61 E Deleting program information When you want to delete the stored information for each recorded program, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. • Program information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded program will not be erased. 1 Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit[...]

62 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Useful Function Settings You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below. The table below shows the structure of the menu system. • For the functions you can set on the Function Set Up screen, see pages 63 to 68. A Access Main Menu screen Press [[...]

EN 63 Video settings “VIDEO FUNCTION” *The default setting is bold in the table below. L “V. CALIBRATION” (S-VHS/VHS only) “ON” “OFF” When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible pictures. This takes place whenev[...]

64 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Audio settings “AUDIO FUNCTION” *The default setting is bold in the table below. L “STD AUDIO REC MODE” “STANDARD” “PCM&STANDARD” You can select the audio format when you record a program or analog signal from connected devices in STD mode. When this function is set to “PCM&STANDARD”,[...]

EN 65 Input/Output settings “IN/OUT FUNCTION” *The default setting is bold in the table below. L “TV OUTPUT 1 ” “WIDE 16:9” “NORMAL 4:3” Select the appropriate mode depending on the type of TV you have. “WIDE 16:9” : Select this for a wide TV se t with 16:9 screen image size. “NORMAL 4:3” : Select this for a TV set with 4:3 [...]

66 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) *The default setting is bold in the table below. Additional settings “ADDITIONAL” *The default setting is bold in the table below. L “REAR AUX L-1” “VIDEO” “S-VIDEO” You have to select which terminal - either [VIDEO ] (composite) or [S VIDEO] (Y/C separate signals) to use as the video input termi[...]

EN 67 *The default setting is bold in the table below. L “POWER SAVE” “ON” “OFF” When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption. While the VCR is turned off, the front display panel does not show the clock. When this function is set to “ON”, an i.LINK device cannot be recognized. As a result, it is not p[...]

68 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) *The default setting is bold in the table below. L “S-VHS E T” “ON” “OFF” This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. The [S-VHS] indicator on the front display panel li[...]

EN 69 JLIP ID Number Setting The JLIP (Joint Level I nterface Protocol) terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device. By connecting through the JLIP terminals, you can control the VCR during editing and certain other operations, from the con nected personal computer or similar device. When connecting this VCR to anot[...]

70 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) i.LINK Set Up i.LINK set up for connected device When you connect i.LINK compatible devices to this VCR, an i.LINK device number is assigned to each device in the order of connection. If you want to change the number, follow the procedure below. A Access Main Menu screen Press [MENU]. B Access i.LINK Set Up scre[...]

EN 71 What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital video signals, digital audio signals, and device control signals bi-directionally over a single cable. i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The A logo is used for products [...]

72 EN EDITING i.LINK/DV Connections NOTES: • You cannot use the i.LINK connection depending on the type of camcorder equipped with the DV connector. In this case, set “LINC” to “OFF” ( A page 70). • If the 44.1 kHz PCM audio signal is input via DV connector, recording cannot be performed properly. • During DV input, the image format o[...]

EN 73 A Make connections A Connection with the camcorder Connect a DV cable between the camcorder’s DV connector and your VCR’s [i.LINK] connector. B Connection with the VCR Connect an i.LINK cable between the playback VCR’s i.LINK input/output connector and the recording VCR’s [i .LINK IN/OUT] connector. NOTES: • Depending on the devices[...]

74 EN EDITING (cont.) S-VIDEO/VIDEO Connections A Make connections A Connection with the camcorder Connect an audio/S-video cable between the camcorder’s audio/S-video output connectors and your VCR’s [AUDIO/S VIDEO] input connectors. • When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control, you can control the VCR from the camcorder[...]

EN 75 B Connection with the VCR Connect an audio/S-video cable between the playback VCR’s audio/S-video output connectors and the recording VCR’s [AUDIO/ S VIDEO INPUT] connectors. • When using this VCR as th e recording VCR, connect this VCR’s [AUDIO /S VIDEO INPUT] connectors to the audio/S-video output connectors on the other VCR. If the[...]

76 EN MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Setting When programmed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perf orm some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs. You can control a JVC TV without setting a brand code. A Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote. B Set remote operati[...]

EN 77 Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting When programmed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perf orm some of the remote control functions of the list ed cable boxes or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes. A Turn on the cable box or D[...]

78 EN MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) Changing Remote Control Code NOTE: When “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON”, you can not change the remote control code. Before changing the code, set “POWER SAVE” to “OFF” ( A page 67). The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently. Each of VCRs can respond to one of fo[...]

EN 79 TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can r epair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER TAPE TRANSPORT PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The power will not come on. • The AC power cord [...]

80 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PLAYBACK RECORDING TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 9. Sound cannot be heard. • When a HDMI to DVI conversion cable is connected between the VCR and TV, you need to connect the audio cable as well to receive sound output. • A HDMI to HDMI connection has been made, but the HDMI digital sound [...]

EN 81 TIMER RECORDING VIDEO NAVIGATION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 4. [ j ] blinks on the front display panel. • The timer is engaged but there is no cassette loaded. •[ T I M E R ( j )] has been pressed when there are no programs in memory, or the timer recording program has not been set correctly. Load a cassette with the record [...]

82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) VIDEO NAVIGATION OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2. The VCR cannot search for the desired program. • Two (or more) tape numbers are recorded on one tape. • The inserted program is not recorded on this VCR. Video Navigation cannot work correctly on a tape if it has more than one tape number. [...]

EN 83 The following conditions are product features and do not indicate m echanical problems. Playback of tapes recorded in D-VHS mode • Y ou may see a mosaic (block) noise, grayed images, or a still image in cases of excessive distortion caused when playing back a damaged tape or when the heads are momentarily dirty. • After you press [PLAY ( [...]

84 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 for the solution. CODE MESSAGE DESCRIPTION 102 “REC PROHIBITED” • An attempt was made to make a D-VHS recording of a program for which only the analog information is copy protected. [...]

EN 85 * For details of a digital tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the digital tuner. CODE MESSAGE DESCRIPTION 300 “CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER” • A signal format that is not supported by this VCR was input. • Use a digital tuner*, etc. 301 “TOO MANY i.LINK INSTRUMENTS READ INST.BOOK” • A signal[...]

86 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Questions and answers PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during playback or search? A. The VCR automatic ally rewinds it to the begi nning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode? A. No. It stops automati[...]

EN 87 GLOSSARY Glossary Digital Broadcasts and D-VHS Great changes in the entertainment and media industries are transforming the way we use VHS, and digital broadcasting is a good example of what the future holds. Digital broadcasting now allows more efficient use of the limited broadcast spectrum besides delivering high- definition video, outstan[...]

88 EN LIST OF TERMS List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A Accidental erasure prevention 39 Audio Monitor 30 Auto Daylight Saving Time 18 AUTO SP N  EP TIMER 66 AUTO TIMER 66 Automatic tracking 30 AV COMPU-LINK 67 C Cable box setting Brand 23 Input channel 23 Installing Contr[...]

EN 89 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V H , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 45 W Power off : 14 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 96 mm x 376 mm (17-3/16" x 3-4/5" x 14-4/5"[...]

90 EN WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) USA ONLY JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA (JVC) warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the period shown below. (“The Warranty Period”) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VAL[...]

EN 91 MEMO[...]

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