JVC HR-S9400U manual

H R-S9400U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS PU30425-1956-1 For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  Model No. HR-S9400U  Serial No. I L L U M I G U I D E C . M E M O R Y S K I P S E A R C H POWER ENTER PLAY STOP OSD DAILY (M–F) AUX[...]

2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for pur chasing the JVC 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 W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: This video cassette recorde[...]

EN 3 IMPOR T ANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical ener gy 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 ins[...]

4 EN SERVICING 1. Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. [...]

EN 5 CONTENTS Display T ape Remaining T ime ................................. 41 S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS ................................... 42 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) ................. 43 T o Record SAP Programs .......................................... 43 Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control ....................... 44 T IMER RECOR[...]

6 EN INST ALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Antenna or Cable Flat Feeder Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS 1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICA TIONS” ( Z pg. 73). SITUA TE VCR 2 Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. CONNECT VCR TO TV 3 The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you hav[...]

EN 7 TV OUT NOTES: n T o make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the supplied S-VIDEO cable to connect your VCR to a TV with an S-VIDEO input connector . n T o operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO connec- tion, set your TV to the A V mode using the TV's remote control. Y ou can also use the TV/VCR[...]

8 EN INITIAL SETTINGS Clock A TTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS If you perform the Advanced Auto Clock Set procedure . . . ● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR’ s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an alternative PBS channel if Advanced Auto Clock Set i s not[...]

EN 9 Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by Advanced Auto Clock Set. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5 . *Auto need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been selected. T urn on the[...]

10 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT MODE 5 At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to “SEMI- AUT O CLOCK SET” by pressing CH ▲▼ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK . ACCESS SELECT SCREENS 6 At the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow next to the desired mode by pressing CH ▲▼ or TIME SCAN [...]

EN 11 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 SELECT D.S.T . MODE 9 Y ou have three choices: a– Select “AUTO” and the adjustment to your VCR’ s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel. b– Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself. c– Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving T ime doesn’ t apply[...]

12 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Language This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH". TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACCESS ON-SCREEN ME[...]

EN 13 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 T uner Set Receivable Channels TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK . ACCESS BAND SCREEN 4 Place the arrow next to "BAND" by [...]

14 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET 6 Place the arrow next to "AUT O CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK . Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH 5 ∞ buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped. NOTES: ● At the end of Auto Chan[...]

EN 15 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the T uner procedure on page 13. ● T o add a channel, go to step 2 . ● T o delete a channel, skip to step 4 . ACCESS AFC SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK . MAKE[...]

16 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer -recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ ( Z pg. 46) or On-Screen T imer Pr[...]

EN 17 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Set Cable Box Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN 3 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET 3”, then press OK . ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET -UP SCREEN 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞[...]

18 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL 6 Y our selection depends on how your cable box is connected to your VCR. If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . . . . . press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to the channel number representing the cable box’ s out[...]

EN 19 8 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST NOTES: ● Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work with your cable box. ● If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and 69, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case, make sure to leave the[...]

20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the VCR’ s timer is automatically programmed. Depending on the TV[...]

EN 21 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN 3 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET 3”, then press OK . ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET -UP SCREEN 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “VCR PLUS+ SET -UP”, then press OK . ● If you are using a PRIMEST AR DBS receiver , you may n[...]

22 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER 7 Press CH 5 ∞ , TIME SCAN 5 ∞ or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on which the Guide Channel’ s broad- casts are received. Then press OK . ● If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 6 and 7 for each instance. ● If you a[...]

EN 23 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver and you want your VCR to change to receiver's channels during timer recording. The VCR can control the DBS Receiver during timer recording using its Controller . NOTES: ● The Controller can automatically change the [...]

24 EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Set DBS Receiver Output Channel TURN ON THE VCR 1 Press POWER . ● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN 3 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow ne[...]

EN 25 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Set DBS Receiver Brand TURN ON DBS RECEIVER 1 Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver . ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN 2 At the Function Set 3 screen, press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET”, then press OK. ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND 3 Pr[...]

26 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 SIMPLE PLA YBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Don’ t apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The VCR’ s power comes on automatically . ● The counter is auto[...]

EN 27 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Simple Recording LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole 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 seconds whether you press ENTER or not.[...]

28 EN 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By- Frame Playback P AUSE DURING PLA YBACK 1 Press P AUSE . If there is vertical jitter , use the CH 5 or ∞ button to correct the picture. ● During still picture, the normal (mono) sound from the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back repeatedly (provided [...]

EN 29 Manual T racking Once playback begins, the VCR’ s automatic tracking function is engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually . ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE 1 During playback, press the CH 5 and ∞ buttons on the VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode a[...]

30 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Video Stabilizer Y ou can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF". ACCESS MAIN MENU SC[...]

EN 31 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Superimpose This function, switchable between ON and OFF , determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 2" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , the[...]

32 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Select The Soundtrack Y our VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode. ● If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again. AC[...]

EN 33 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Repeat Playback ST AR T REPEA T 1 Press and hold PLA Y (until "PLA Y" blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release. ● The entire tape is played back 20 times. STOP REPEA T 2 T o stop, press STOP at any time. NOTE: Pressing PLA Y , REW , FF , P AUSE or TIME SCAN ™ or £ also stops Repeat Pl[...]

34 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 T ape Position Indicator The T ape position indicator appears on screen when, from the stop mode, you press FF , REW , o r use the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, or perform an Index Sear ch or Instant ReV iew . The position of " " in relation to "B" (Beginning) or "E" (End) shows you where you are on[...]

EN 35 45 6 8 0 7 9 8 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “FUNCTION SET 2”, then press OK . ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN 5 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK . ENABLE A V COMPU LINK PLA YBACK 6 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ?[...]

36 EN PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Commercial Advance Y our VCR is eqipped with the Commercial Advance feature, which can automatically fast-motion the tape during playback to skip over previously recorded TV commer cials. 1 When recording is finished, the following display will appear on the screen and the VCR's front display pan[...]

EN 37 RETURN TO FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN 5 Press MENU . ACCESS CA PLA YBACK SCREEN 6 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to "CA PLA YBACK", then press OK . SELECT MODE 7 Place the arrow next to "AUT O" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ . ● Select "AUT O" to automatically skip over CA recorded[...]

38 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 TimeScan Y our VCR is equipped with the T imeScan function. T imeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the T imeScan modes ( Z pg. 39). T imeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while lis[...]

EN 39 ● The VCR's T imeScan indicator lights during TimeScan. ● The speed is shown in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds. ● The T imeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings. ● T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y . ● When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed may [...]

40 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON/OFF during T imeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. *The default setting is "ON". ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 1"[...]

EN 41 Record One Pr ogram While W atching Another ENGAGE TV MODE 1 During recording... ● Press TV/VCR . The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes out. (If you are using the RF connection ( Z pg. 6) to view the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being recorded disappears.) ● If you are using the A V connection ( Z pg. 6) or S-VIDEO connection ( Z [...]

42 EN PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 CH CH MENU OK TIME SCAN S-VHS indicator MENU OK S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS Y our VCR can record in either S-VHS or VHS. T o record in S-VHS; ● insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the S-VHS indicator will light. ● then, perform the steps 1 - 5 below to set the "S-VHS[...]

EN 43 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) Y our VCR’ s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. ● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP program reception. ● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accomp[...]

44 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 PLA YBACK AND RECORDING FEA TURES (cont.) Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Contr ol Y our VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. Although the preset audio recording level is satisfactory for normal recording, if the sound you are going to record is too loud or too low , adjust the audio recording level[...]

EN 45 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 after recording is finished. ST AR T RECORDING 1 Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. SET RECORDING DURA TIO[...]

46 EN VCR Plus+ Timer Pr ogramming ● Before VCR Plus+ T imer programming, see "VCR Plus+ Setup" on page 20. ● T urn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or A V mode). T imer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program which will be broadcast at some future time. The timer record function can be pr[...]

EN 47 CHECK INPUT DA T A 4 Press OK and the Program screen appears. The PlusCode number you entered appears in the Program screen. Check to make sure it’ s accurate. ● T o timer-record daily or weekly serials, press DAILY ( NUMBER “8”) or WEEKL Y ( NUMBER “9”). “DAIL Y” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen. Pressing the but[...]

48 EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Y ou can directly program the VCR’ s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember , the clock must be set before you can program the timer ( Z pg. 8 or 9). Y ou can also use the optional Illumi-Guide feature, where the relevant buttons on the remote control light to tell you which button to pr[...]

EN 49 SET PROGRAM INFORMA TION 5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date, start/stop time and channel number . Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to set AM/PM and tape speed (SP or EP). Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed settings. ● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the channel number) should have a "0&qu[...]

50 EN 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER 1 Press TIMER , then press POWER . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 2 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 3 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK . CHECK PROGRAM INFORMA TION 4 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME S[...]

EN 51 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET 2" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , then press OK . ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to "AUT O TIMER" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ , t[...]

52 EN 8 0 7 9 8 EDITING Edit Fr om A Camcorder Y ou can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’ s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’ s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. ● If connecting a camcorder with an S-VIDEO output connector , it is recommend[...]

EN 53 RETURN TO FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN 12 Press MENU . ACCESS T APE DUB MODE SCREEN 13 Press CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ to place the arrow next to “T APE DUB MODE”, then press OK . SELECT MODE 14 Place the arrow next to "ON" by pressing CH 5 ∞ or TIME SCAN 5 ∞ . RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 15 Press MENU as many times as necessary . ST[...]

54 EN Edit T o Or Fr om Another VCR Y ou can use your VCR as the player or the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an AV cable between the player’ s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. ● If using another VCR with an S-VIDEO input or output connector , it is recommended to use the S- VIDEO [...]

EN 55 8 Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder . Audio Dubbing MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R connectors on the VCR's front panel. *When connect- ing monaural equipment, use only the VCR's AUDIO IN L connector . SE[...]

56 EN 8 Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously . Use your VCR as the recorder . Inser t Editin[...]

EN 57 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 ENGAGE INSER T EDITING 6 Press INSERT . ● Y our VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLA Y and P AUSE light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record. ST AR T EDITING 7 Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be in[...]

58 EN 8 0 7 9 CH C.MEMORY MENU TIME SCAN OK PAUSE/ SPECIAL FUNCTION  REMOTE PAUSE  8 This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your VCR is used as the source player in combination with another JVC VCR equipped with a Remote P AUSE Connector . Y ou can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “cuts” for automatic editi[...]

EN 59 END R.A. EDIT 11 Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen, and engage the Stop mode for the both VCRs. NOTES: ● Y ou can also monitor the sound when sear ching for scenes you want to edit in steps 7 – 8 . Since you can hear the soundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrupt or unnatural sounding scene-to-sce[...]

60 EN SPECIAL FEA TURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Contr ol The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below . The TV brand code is factory preset to control JVC TVs. 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 POWER NUMBER ENTER STOP TURN ON THE TV 1 T urn the power on using the TV's [...]

EN 61 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below . Some cable box brands have more than one code. If your cable box does not function with a specified code, try other codes. 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 POWER NUMBER ENTER CH STOP TURN ON THE CABLE BOX 1 T urn the power on [...]

62 EN SPECIAL FEA TURES (cont.) DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below . 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 POWER NUMBER ENTER CH STOP TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER 1 T urn the power on using the DBS receiver ’ s remote control[...]

EN 63 Contr ol T wo JVC VCRs The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. Y ou can set this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B , and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A . The switch is preset to A because this VCR normal[...]

64 EN INFORMA TION ON J TERMINAL J T erminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) The J T erminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the VCR during editing and certain other operations. For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer . Information is also available at[...]

EN 65 TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair . POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The power cord is disconnected. ● The TIMER mode is engaged with Auto T imer set to "[...]

66 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert a cassette. Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact. Set the VCR to the appropriate channel. Refer to the directions and the illustration under “Edit T o Or From Another VCR” ( Z pg. 54) or “Edit From A Camcord[...]

EN 67 8. Satellite channels are not automati- cally switched during timer recording. 9. T imer recording begins as sched- uled, but the channel is always incorrect. 10.We moved, and now VCR Plus+ doesn’ t work properly . 1 1. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on the VCR Plus+ screen. Connect the Controller correctly ( Z pg. 23). After confirming yo[...]

68 EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLA YBACK 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 minutes to protect the heads. Q. During search, still and frame-by-frame playback, the p[...]

EN 69 INDEX List Of T erms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A A/B Code .................................................................... 63 Add Channel ............................................................... 15 Advanced Auto Clock Set ...........................................[...]

70 EN INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons. POWER REC A.DUB SP/EP MARK ERASE PAUSE INSERT MENU R.A.EDIT START VIDEO S-VHS MONO L–AUDIO–R INDEX 8 S E A R C H S L O W S L O W S E A R C H FF REW PLAY STOP/EJECT DYNAMIC CONTRAST S-VHS REW FF CH OK L dB –20 15 10 8 4 62 0 2 4 6 + 8 R dB –20 15 10 8 4 [...]

EN 71 REAR VIEW FRONT DISPLA Y P ANEL 2 L dB –20 15 10 8 4 62 0 2 4 6 + 8 R dB –20 15 10 8 4 62 0 2 4 6 + 8 HM S REC SAP PAUSE ST PLAY I T R TIMER VIDEO M SP EP AM PM 4 8 7 6 0 9 1 % $ 3 5# @ ! ANTENNA OUT CH3 PAUSE/ SPECIAL FUNCTION IN OUT S VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L ( MONO) R CABLE BOX CH4 IN VHF / UHF OUT TV 2 1 3 4 8 9 0[...]

72 EN REMOTE CONTROL (Pr ovided) I L L U M I G U I D E C . M E M O R Y S K I P S E A R C H POWER ENTER PLAY STOP OSD DAILY (M–F) AUX C.RESET CH SKIP CANCEL TV VOL. CH SP/EP DISPLAY TV/VCR (VIDEO) TV CABLE DBS VCR TIMER WEEKLY A 12 45 3 6 8 0 7 9 B R E W R EC FF PAUSE ADD M E N U O K MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 2 1 7 8 4 6 5 9 ! 0 @[...]

EN 73 GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz Power consumption : 26 W T emperature 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) : 465 x 105 x 353 mm (18-5 /6" x 4-3/1 6" x 13- 15/16") W eight : 5.5 kg (12.2 lbs) Format : [...]

74 EN HOW TO LOCA TE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 JVC SER VICE & ENGINEERING COMP ANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . F ACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCA TIONS If you ship the product... ACCESSORIES 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105 Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857 Aurora, IL [...]

EN 75 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMP ANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONL Y TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER A T RET AIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MA TERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below . ("The Warranty Period") THIS LI[...]

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