JVC HR DVS3U DVS3U_1 EN User Manual Instructions LPT0641 001A

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CANCEL

TIMER

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DBS DAILY(M-F)

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Mini DV/S-VHS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and

Serial No. which are located on the

rear of cabinet. Retain this

information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LPT0641-001A

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CAUTIONS

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.

...on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the

VCR or on the Remote.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it

from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid

conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass

filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum

will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where

condensation may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a

few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape.

VCR Plus+, C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of

Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM

Hughes Electronics. PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of

Primestar Partners, L.P. DISH Network is a trademark of

Echostar Communications Corporation.

●Cassettes marked “S-VHS” and “VHS” can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordings are

possible only with cassettes marked “S-VHS”.

By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and

play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with

this VCR.

●Cassettes marked “Mini DV” can be used with the DV deck of

this VCR. The DV deck can play back and record only NTSC

signals.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is

protected by method claimes of certain U.S. patents and other

intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation

and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and

is intended for home and other limited viewing users only unless

otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Mini DV/S-VHS video

cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety

information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new

VCR.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120Vd,

60Hz only.

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any

other power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA

LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU

FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s

attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines

for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable

ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the

building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within

an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

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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 installation,

use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your

product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please

read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate

this product and keep this booklet for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.

This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact

your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not

defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type

plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will

only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety

feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact

your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not

defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of

power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local

power company. If your product is intended to operate from

battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely

to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To

ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from

overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

●Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

●Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as

to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up

static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/

NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in

wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors,

location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or

when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or

cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to

lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity

of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,

or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When

installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be

taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as

contact with them might be fatal.

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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, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

●Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer

and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of

the product.

●Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or

deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should

be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath

tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement,

or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-

out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer

of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for

cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

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. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the

original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask

the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that

the product is in safe operating condition.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

●All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of

Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information

on a specific procedure or feature.

●The Index on pages 6 – 11 lists frequently-used terms, and the

number of the page on which they are used or explained in the

manual. This section also illustrates the controls and

connections on the front and rear panel, the front display

panel and the remote control.

●The 墌 mark signals a reference to another page for

instructions or related information.

●Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are

clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the

beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.

●“CAUTIONS” on page 2

●“IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on

pages 3 – 4

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CONTENTS

INDEX 6

FRONT VIEW ..........................................................................6

REAR VIEW .............................................................................7

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL .........................................................8

REMOTE ..................................................................................9

How To Use ............................................................................9

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) ...................................10

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck) .....................................11

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 12

Basic Connections ..................................................... 12

S-VIDEO Connection ................................................. 13

INITIAL SETTINGS 14

Plug & Play Set .......................................................... 14

Language ................................................................... 15

Clock Set ................................................................... 16

Preparations ...........................................................................16

Semiauto Clock Set ................................................................17

Manual Clock Set ..................................................................17

Tuner Set ................................................................... 18

Auto Channel Set ...................................................................18

Manual Channel Set ..............................................................19

Cable Box Control Setting ......................................... 20

Installing Controller ...............................................................20

Setting cable box's brand and channel ...................................21

DBS Receiver Control Setting .................................... 23

Installing Controller ...............................................................23

Setting DBS receiver's brand and channel ..............................24

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK 26

Basic Playback ........................................................... 26

Basic Recording ......................................................... 27

Playback Features ...................................................... 28

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) .............28

Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................28

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................28

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) .....................................28

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........29

Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................29

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................29

Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................29

Repeat Playback ....................................................................30

Index Search ..........................................................................30

Next Function Memory ..........................................................30

Manual Tracking ....................................................................31

Soundtrack Selection .............................................................31

Recording Features .................................................... 32

Record One Program While Watching Another .....................32

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .................................................32

Elapsed Recording Time Indication ........................................33

Tape Remaining Time ............................................................33

Retake ...................................................................................34

Second Audio Recording .......................................................34

Active Video Calibration ........................................... 35

Playback ................................................................................35

Recording ..............................................................................35

PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK 36

Basic Playback ............................................................36

Basic Recording ..........................................................37

Playback Features .......................................................38

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) .............38

Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................38

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................38

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) ..................................... 38

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........39

Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................39

High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................39

Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................ 39

Next Function Memory ..........................................................40

Soundtrack Selection .............................................................40

Recording Features .....................................................41

Second Audio Recording .......................................................41

Record One Program While Watching Another .....................41

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ................................................41

Time Code .............................................................................41

TIMER RECORDING 42

VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ....................................42

Changing VCR Plus+® Setting ......................................44

Guide Channel Number Set ...................................................44

Guide Channel Number ........................................................45

Express Timer Programing ..........................................46

24HR Quick Programing ............................................48

Check, cancel and change programs .....................................50

To cancel or change a program... ..........................................50

When programs overlap each other .......................................51

EDITING 52

Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...............................52

Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................52

Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ................................53

Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................53

Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...........................54

Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ...........................55

Edit From A Camcorder ..............................................56

Edit To Or From Another VCR/PC ..............................58

Audio Dubbing ...........................................................60

VHS Audio Dubbing ..............................................................60

DV Audio Dubbing ...............................................................60

Insert Editing ..............................................................62

VHS Insert Editing ..................................................................62

DV Insert Editing (SP mode only) ...........................................62

AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only) ..........................................63

Random Assemble Editing ..........................................64

64-program Editing Memory (8 programs x 8 scenes) ............64

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 66

Remote A/B Code Switching ..................................................66

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ............................................67

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control .................................68

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ...........................69

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 70

Mode Set ....................................................................70

TROUBLESHOOTING 77

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 81

PLAYBACK ............................................................................81

RECORDING .........................................................................81

TIMER RECORDING .............................................................81

SPECIFICATIONS 82

INDEX 83

FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 84

WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 85

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INDEX

FRONT VIEW

DV IN/OUT

S-VHS

DUB

S-VHS

CH – / +

PUSH / TURN

24HR.

QUICK

PROGRAM

R.A.EDIT

START

IN /OUT

INSERT A.DUB

STOP PLAY PAUSE

REC

EJECT

POWER

REW FF

EJECT

APOWER Button 墌pg. 15

BDV Eject (EJECT ) Button 墌pg. 36, 37

CSTOP 8 Button 墌pg. 26, 27, 36, 37

DMini DV Cassette Loading Slot

EPLAY 4 Button 墌pg. 26, 36

FPAUSE 9 Button 墌pg. 27, 28, 37, 38

GDV Button 墌pg. 36, 37

HS-VHS Button 墌pg. 26, 27

IVHS Cassette Loading Slot

JRandom Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button

墌pg. 64

KRandom Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 65

LVIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 56, 62

MVHS Eject (EJECT ) Button 墌pg. 26, 27

NDV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) 墌pg. 56

* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and

extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with

the i.Link standard.

ODubbing Direction (DV / S-VHS) Indicators

墌pg. 52, 53

PDubbing (DUB) Button 墌pg. 52, 53

Dubbing Direction ( / ) Buttons 墌pg. 52, 53

QREC 7 Button 墌pg. 27, 37

RDV mode Indicators 墌pg. 36, 37

SRemote Sensor

TFront Display Panel 墌pg. 8

UVHS mode Indicators 墌pg. 26, 27

V24HR QUICK PROGRAM Button 墌pg. 48

WADVANCED JOG Dial 墌pg. 26, 36, 48

XINSERT Button 墌pg. 63

YRandom Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 64

ZAudio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌pg. 61

aRemote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 56

bAUDIO Input Connectors 墌pg. 56, 60, 62

cS-VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 56, 62

To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the

cover.

PULL-OPEN

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REAR VIEW

S VIDEO S VIDEO

ANTENNA IN

ANTENNA OUT

VHF/UHF

VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

L-1

CABLE

BOX

AUDIO

AANTENNA IN Connector 墌pg. 12

BS VIDEO IN Connector 墌pg. 56, 58

CVIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors

墌pg. 56, 58

DS VIDEO OUT Connectors 墌pg. 13, 58

EVIDEO/AUDIO OUT Connectors 墌pg. 58

FAC Power Cord 墌pg. 12

GANTENNA OUT Connector 墌pg. 12

HCABLE BOX Connector 墌pg. 20, 23

ICooling 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 fan.

●The fan may be activated even if the VCR is turned off.

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INDEX (cont.)

FRONT DISPLAY PANEL

ASymbolic Mode Indicators BTape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 27, 37

CStart Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 48

Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 48

D“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 43, 47, 48

ETape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only)

墌pg. 33

FS-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) 墌pg. 72

G“Cassette Loaded” Mark

HCounter/Remain Display (VHS deck only)

墌pg. 33

Time Code Display (DV deck only) 墌pg. 41

Channel/Mode Display (L-1 or F-1) 墌pg. 14

Clock Display 墌pg. 14

PLAY:

FF/REW VARIABLE

SEARCH:

STILL:

SLOW:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

AUDIO DUBBING:

AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:

INSERT:

INSERT PAUSE:

AV INSERT:

AV INSERT PAUSE:

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REMOTE AVCR/TV/CABLE/DBS Button 墌pg. 67, 68, 69

BTV/VCR Button 墌pg. 67

CA/B Code Button 墌pg. 66

DNumber Keys 墌pg. 27, 37

EDBS Button 墌pg. 47

FCANCEL Button 墌pg. 50

Counter Reset (C.RESET) Button 墌pg. 33

GSTOP +/– Button 墌pg. 46

HSTART +/– Button 墌pg. 46

IPROG Button 墌pg. 46

JAuto Tracking p Button 墌pg. 31

SP/LP, SP/EP Button 墌pg. 27, 37

KRewind (REW 3) Button 墌pg. 26, 36

LREC 7 Button 墌pg. 27, 37

MSTOP 8 Button 墌pg. 26, 36

Nr t Button 墌pg. 15

TV CH +/– Button 墌pg. 67

OMENU Button 墌pg. 15

POK Button 墌pg. 15

Random Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 65

QJOG dial 墌pg. 26, 36

RA. MONITOR Button 墌pg. 31, 40

^ (TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 67

SPOWER Button 墌pg. 15

TDISPLAY Button 墌pg. 33

ENTER Button 墌pg. 67

On-Screen Display (OSD) Button 墌pg. 10, 11

UPROG CHECK Button 墌pg. 50

VDAILY (M–F) Button 墌pg. 43, 47

WWEEKLY Button 墌pg. 43, 47

XTIMER Button 墌pg. 43, 47

YAUX Button 墌pg. 56

ZDATE +/– Button 墌pg. 47

aCH +/– Button 墌pg. 27, 37

bS-VHS Button 墌pg. 26, 27

cDV Button 墌pg. 36, 37

dFast Forward (FF 5) Button 墌pg. 26, 36

ePLAY 4 Button 墌pg. 26, 36

fPAUSE 9 Button 墌pg. 27, 37

gw e Button 墌pg. 29, 39

TV Volume (VOL) +/– Button 墌pg. 67

hRandom Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button

墌pg. 64

iRandom Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 64

jJOG/SHUTTLE Button 墌pg. 29, 39

kSHUTTLE Ring 墌pg. 29, 39

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also

be used to operate your TV with the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS

switch set to TV. (墌pg. 67)

How To Use

Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with

the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on

the battery compartment or on the lid.

The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as

well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS

receivers.

●Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target

component.

●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is

about 8 m.

NOTE:

If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries,

wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try

again.

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POWER

TV/VCRA/B DISPLAY

ENTER/OSD

A.MONITOR

VCR TV CABLE/DBS

CANCEL

TIMER

START STOP DATE CH

C. RESET

DBS DAILY(M-F)

AUX

WEEKLY

PROG

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PROG

CHECK

SP/LP

SP/EP

PLAY

REW

REC

STOP

PAUSE

TV CH +

TV CH –

VOL

–

JOG/

SHUTTLE

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INDEX (cont.)

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)

If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 71), various operational

indicators appear on the TV screen.

AOperation Mode Indicators

BTape Speed SP/EP

CTimer Warning Display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-

recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer

mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5

minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear

the display, press CANCEL on the Remote.

DTape Position Indicator

The tape position indicator

appears on the TV screen

when you press REW (3)

or FF (5) from the Stop

mode or perform an Index

Search (墌pg. 30). The

position of “q” in relation to

“B” (beginning) or “E” (end)

shows you where you are

on the tape.

NOTE:

Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position

indicator may not appear correctly.

EIndex number 墌pg. 30

FTape Remaining Time Indicator

GCounter Display 墌pg. 33

HAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 31

IVHS Indicator

JSAP Indicator 墌pg. 34

KStereo program Indicator 墌pg. 34

LDay/Clock Display

MChannel Position Number/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1)

Dubbing Direction Indicators

(DV ]VHS) 墌pg. 52

N“Cassette Loaded” Mark

Beginning End To recall an indication

APress DISPLAY/OSD.

●All indications corresponding to the current status are

displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter

information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause

mode, remain on the screen.

BPress DISPLAY/OSD again to clear the display.

●The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck)

If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 71), various operational

indicators appear on the TV screen.

AOperation Mode Indicators

BTape Speed SP/LP

CSound Mode Display 墌pg. 76

DTimer Warning Display

A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-

recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer

mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5

minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear

the display, press CANCEL on the Remote.

ERROR Indicator*

* ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a

copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is

not possible depending on the condition.

ETime Code Display 墌pg. 41

FAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 40

GDV Indicator

HSAP Indicator 墌pg. 41

IStereo program Indicator 墌pg. 41

JDay/Clock Display

KChannel Position Number/

Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1)

Dubbing Direction Indicators

(VHS ]DV) 墌pg. 53

L“Cassette Loaded” Mark

To recall an indication

APress DISPLAY/OSD.

●All indications corresponding to the current status are

displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter

information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause

mode, remain on the screen.

BPress DISPLAY/OSD again to clear the display.

●The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Basic Connections It’s essential that your VCR be properly connected.

ACheck the contents.

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories

listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 82.

BSituate the VCR.

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CConnect the VCR to TV.

ADisconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

BConnect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN

connector on the rear panel of the VCR.

CConnect the supplied RF cable between the

ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the

VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal.

DConnect the supplied Audio/Video cable between the

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the

VCR and the Audio/Video input connectors on the TV.

●Set your TV to AV mode.

●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of

your television.

●To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the

S-VIDEO connection described on page 13.

DConnect the VCR to power source.

Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

●The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when

the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first

connected to an AC outlet (墌pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is

displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is

powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set

automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front

display panel before turning on the VCR.)

Antenna or Cable

Matching Transformer

(not supplied)

Coaxial Cable

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

AC Outlet

RF Cable

(supplied)

Back of VCR

ANTENNA

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Audio/Video Cable

(supplied)

Flat Feeder

Power

Cord

To 75 ohm Terminal

To Audio/Video

Input Connectors

THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY

VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.

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S-VIDEO Connection

8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input

connectors . . .

AConnect the VCR to TV.

AConnect the antenna, VCR and TV as per “Basic

Connections” (墌pg. 12).

BConnect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the

TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.

CConnect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the

TV’s AUDIO input connectors.

BConnect the VCR to power source.

Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

●The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when

the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first

connected to an AC outlet (墌pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is

displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is

powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set

automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front

display panel before powering on the VCR.)

NOTES:

●You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.

●To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO

connection, set your TV to its AV mode. You can also use the

TV/VCR button on the VCR's Remote to set your TV to the AV

mode. (墌pg. 67)

●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of

your television.

Antenna or Cable

S VIDEO

OUT

Matching Transformer

(not supplied)

Coaxial Cable

ANTENNA IN

AC Outlet

RF Cable

(supplied)

Back of VCR

ANTENNA OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Audio/Video Cable

(supplied)

Flat Feeder

S-Video

Cable

(supplied)

To S-VIDEO Input

Connector

Yellow:

Not connected

AC Power Cord

To 75 ohm Terminal

To Audio/Video

Input Connectors

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INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play Set

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 the regular TV

broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host

channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.

APerform Plug & Play setup.

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (墌pg. 12). Then

connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn

on the VCR.

The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.

NOTES:

●Auto Clock Set is performed first.

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.

●Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans

all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. During Auto

Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are

scanned and set.

●When Plug & Play setting has been complete successfully, the

correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play

setting successfully, there is no need to perform “Clock Set”

(墌pg. 16) and “Tuner Set” (墌pg. 18). If, however, you want

to add or delete channels, refer to “Manual Channel Set”

(墌pg. 19).

* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed” below.

ATTENTION:

●If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the

clock and tuner channels separately. (墌pg. 16 – 19)

●Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may

not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS

channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of

time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or

Manual Clock Set procedure.

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INFORMATION

●If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 17), the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel 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 performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time

displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”. (墌pg. 17)

●If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be

performed when power is restored to the VCR.

What to do if Plug & Play setting failed

●If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an

adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform “Semiauto Clock Set” (墌pg. 17)

or “Manual Clock Set” (墌pg. 17).

●If “– –:– –” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host

PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug &

Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected

correctly, perform “Manual Clock Set” (墌pg. 17) and “Auto Channel Set” (墌pg. 18) or “Manual Channel Set” (墌pg. 19).

During Initial Auto Clock Set

“Auto” blinks.

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed

as they are scanned and set.

Plug&Play Completed

The current time is displayed.

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Language This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus

and some messages — in English, Spanish or French. The

default setting is “ENGLISH”.

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BAccess the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

CAccess the Initial Set screen.

DSelect the language.

EReturn to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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“INITIAL SET”, then press OK

or e.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“LANGUAGE”, then press

OK or e repeatedly until the

desired language is selected.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Clock Set Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set

correctly by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable

box.

Preparations

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BAccess the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

CAccess the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

DAccess the Clock Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK

SET”, then press OK or e.

●“CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Semiauto Clock Set

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/

time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 4 in

“Preparations” (墌pg. 16), then go to the following steps.

NOTE:

The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”,

“HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.

ASet “Auto Clock” to “ON”.

BSelect the host channel.

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel

number.

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”,

then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired

PBS channel number is selected.

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

CSelect the D.S.T. mode.

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then

press rt repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock

automatically by the incoming signal from the

host channel. Be sure to select the correct time

zone manually in step 4.

ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock

itself.

OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply

to you.

DSelect the time zone.

Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “TIME

ZONE”, then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the

desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the

button, the time zone changes as follows:

{ AUTO { ATLANTIC { EASTERN { CENTRAL

{ MOUNTAIN { PACIFIC { ALASKA { HAWAII

{ (back to the beginning)

NOTE:

If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you

may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an

adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a

cable TV system. If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in

step 2, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

EComplete the Semiauto Clock Set.

Press MENU to return to normal screen.

Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 1 to 4 in “Preparations” (墌pg. 16), then go to

the following steps.

ASet time, date and year.

BSelect D.S.T. mode.

CStart clock.

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or e repeatedly until the item you want to

change blinks, then press rt.

Press OK or e repeatedly to

move the highlight bar to

“AUTO CLOCK”, then press

rt so that “ON” is selected.

IMPORTANT

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock. “Auto”

will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set.

The current clock time will appear automatically when the

clock setting is complete.

AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s

clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.

With Auto DST activated, . . .

. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

Press rt until the desired

time appears, then press OK

or e. Set the date and year in

the same way.

●Holding rt changes the time

in 30-minute intervals, or

changes the date in 15-day

intervals.

Press OK or e to move the

highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then

press rt to select the

desired setting.

ON: Adjustment will be

made by the built-in

clock itself.

OFF: Select when Daylight

Saving Time does not

apply to you.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Tuner Set Auto Channel Set

Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set

correctly by the Plug&Play setting.

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BAccess the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

CAccess the Tuner Set screen.

DPerform Auto Channel Set.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“AUTO CH SET”, then press

OK or e. You can

automatically set the

receivable channels in your

area in the order of their

frequencies.

●When Auto Channel Set is

complete, “SCAN

COMPLETED” appears on the

TV screen.

●If the scan was unsuccessful,

“SCAN COMPLETED–NO

SIGNAL–” appears on screen.

Check the connections and start

again.

EReturn to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

INFORMATION

The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically

during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be

displayed on the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set

screen.

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or e.

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Manual Channel Set

You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you

do not want manually.

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BAccess the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

CAccess the Tuner Set screen.

DAccess the Manual Channel Set screen.

EAdd or skip the desired channels.

To add channels

APress the number keys to

input a channel number you

want to add.

BPress OK or e to set to

“ADD”.

CRepeat A to B to add other

channels.

To skip channels

APress rt or the number keys to select a channel

number you want to skip.

BPress OK or e to set to “SKIP”.

CRepeat A and B to skip other channels.

FReturn to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

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or e.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“MANUAL CHANNEL SET”,

then press OK or e.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Cable Box Control

Setting

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.

ATTENTION:

The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable

box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its

signal reaches the remote sensors of both the cable box and DBS

receiver.

The following 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 broadcasts that have been

programed using “VCR Plus+® Timer Programing”

(墌pg. 42) or “Express Timer Programing” (墌pg. 46).

Installing Controller

ASituate the Controller.

Place the Controller so that the path between its

transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is

unobstructed.

BAttach the Controller.

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back

of the Controller.

CMake connections.

If your cable box does not have audio/video output

connectors

Connect the RF output connector on the cable box to the

ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR.

If your cable box has audio/video output connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/

VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the

audio/video output connectors on the cable box.

NOTE:

When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual.

DConnect the Controller to VCR.

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX connector on

the rear panel.

CABLE

BOX

Cable box

Controller

(suggested locations)

Transmitter

ANTENNA

Your VCR

Controller

Cable box

To RF output To Audio/

video

output

Your VCR

AUDIO/

VIDEO IN

How to control the cable box

This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable

box.

●The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box.

This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s Remote.

●The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable box. This

allows the VCR to change your cable box’s channel

number during timer recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s

Remote, refer to page 68. To set up the Controller, go to

page 21.

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Setting cable box's brand and channel

After installation, set the cable box’s brand and channel

correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work

correctly.

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BTurn on the cable box.

Turn on the cable box’s power.

CAccess the Main Menu screen on the VCR.

Press MENU.

DAccess the Initial Set screen.

EAccess the Cable Box Set screen.

FSelect the cable box’s channel.

Your selection depends on how

the cable box is connected to

your VCR.

If the cable box is connected

to your VCR’s ANTENNA IN

connector on the rear panel,

press rt until the channel

number representing the cable

box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the screen.

If the cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/

VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel, press rt until

“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.

If you do not use a cable box, press rt until “OFF”

appears on the screen.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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or e.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“CABLE BOX SET”, then

press OK or e.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

GAccess the Cable Box Brand Set screen.

Press OK or e.

HEnter the cable box’s brand.

Press the appropriate number

keys to enter the brand code

from the following list, then

press OK or e and “CABLE

BOX CONTROL IS ON”

appears on the screen for about

5 seconds, then it returns to the

normal screen.

If the cable box’s channel

changes to 9, setting is

complete. Press OK.

If the cable box’s channel does

not change to 9;

APress rt to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“NO”, then press OK or e.

BRepeat step 8 until the cable box’s channel changes to

9 by entering another code.

CIf the channel does not change after going through all

the code numbers listed for your model of cable box,

then try all the other numbers.

NOTES:

●The Controller may not work with all types of cable box.

●If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and

25, you cannot use the Controller to change cable box

channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned

on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start

time of timer recording.

Contact your cable company about the possibility of

exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible

with your VCR.

●The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the

Controller during timer recording.

●If your cable box cannot be operated with a Remote (because

it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to

change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned

on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start

time of timer recording.

●If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power

failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again.

●For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the

Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

BRAND NAME CODE

ARCHER

CABLETENNA

CABLEVIEW

CITIZEN

CURTIS

DIAMOND

GC BRAND

GEMINI

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

HAMLIN

JASCO

JERROLD

NOVAVISION

OAK

PANASONIC

PULSER

RCA

REGAL

REMBRANDT

SAMSUNG

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SIGMA

SL MARX

SPRUCER

STARGATE

TELEVIEW

TOCOM

UNIKA

UNIVERSAL

VIDEOWAY

ZENITH

1, 5, 17

1, 17

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

2, 8

1, 17

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28

10, 18, 23

1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28

2, 8

7, 20

13, 14

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

13, 14

10, 18, 23

1, 16, 17

5, 16, 24

2, 8

7, 20

5, 16, 17, 24, 25

13, 14

5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25

5, 16, 24

1, 4, 16

1, 17

16, 17, 25

3, 9, 22

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DBS Receiver

Control Setting

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 towards the

DBS receiver’s remote sensor.

ATTENTION:

The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS

receiver and a cable box are used, position the Controller so its

signal reaches the remote sensors of both the DBS receiver and

cable box.

The following procedure is required if you receive

satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast

Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to

automatically switch the DBS receiver’s channel during

timer recording.

NOTES:

●The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels

using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using

“Express Timer Programing” (墌pg. 46).

Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the

Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during

“VCR Plus+® Timer Programing” (墌pg. 42).

●If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you

connect the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input

connectors and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input

terminal.

Installing Controller

ASituate the Controller.

Place the Controller so that the path between its

transmitter and the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is

unobstructed.

BAttach the Controller.

Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back

of the Controller.

CMake connections.

If your DBS receiver does not have audio/video output

connectors

Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to

the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR.

If your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors

Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/

VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the

audio/video output connectors on the DBS receiver.

NOTE:

When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its instruction

manual.

DConnect the Controller to VCR.

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX connector on

the rear panel.

CABLE

BOX

DBS receiver

Controller

(suggested locations)

Transmitter

ANTENNA

Your VCR

Controller

DBS receiver

To RF

output To Audio/

video

output

Your VCR

AUDIO/

VIDEO IN

How to control the DBS receiver

This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS

receiver.

●The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver.

This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver’s

Remote.

●The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver.

This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel

number during timer recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s

Remote, refer to page 69. To set up the Controller, go to

page 24.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Setting DBS receiver's brand and

channel

After installation, set the DBS receiver’s brand and

channel correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work

correctly.

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BTurn on the DBS receiver.

Turn on the DBS receiver’s power.

CAccess the Main Menu screen on the VCR.

Press MENU.

DAccess the Initial Set screen.

EAccess the DBS Receiver Set screen.

FSelect the DBS receiver’s channel.

Your selection depends on how

the DBS receiver is connected

to your VCR.

If the DBS receiver is

connected to your VCR’s

ANTENNA IN connector on

the rear panel, press rt until

the channel number

representing the DBS receiver’s output (CH3 or CH4)

appears on the screen.

If the DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/

VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel, press rt until

“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.

If you do not use a DBS receiver, press rt until “OFF”

appears on the screen.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Press rt to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“INITIAL SET”, then press OK

or e.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS

RECEIVER SET”, then press

OK or e.

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GAccess the DBS Receiver Brand Set screen.

Press OK or e.

HEnter the DBS receiver’s brand.

Press the appropriate number

keys to enter the brand code

from the following list, then

press OK or e.

The program currently

received through the DBS

receiver appears for about 10

seconds.

If the DBS receiver’s channel

changes to the channel listed

below for your brand, setting

is complete.

JVC ] 100

ECHOSTAR ] 100

SONY ] 205

RCA ] 205

Press OK or e and “DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON”

appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns

to the normal screen.

If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change as shown

above;

APress rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”,

then press OK or e.

BRepeat step 8.

NOTES:

●The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver.

●If your DBS receiver does not respond 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.

●The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the

Controller during timer recording.

●If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a Remote

(because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the

Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS

receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the

scheduled start time of timer recording.

●If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power

failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again.

●For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller,

contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.

BRAND NAME CODE

JVC (DISH Network)

ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)

SONY (DSS)

RCA (DSS)

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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK

Basic Playback

(VHS deck)

ALoad a cassette.

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is

facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

pointed toward the VCR.

●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

●The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

●If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins

automatically.

BSelect the VHS deck.

Press S-VHS.

●The S-VHS button lights on the VCR.

CFind the program start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press

REW (3) or turn the ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR

to the left. To go forward, press FF (5) or turn the

ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR to the right.

DStart playback.

Press PLAY (4). “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears

blinking on the TV screen during automatic tracking.

(墌pg. 35)

●The VHS playback indicator lights on the VCR.

EStop playback.

Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the

cassette.

●The VHS playback indicator turns off.

NOTE:

It is impossible to play back a tape on the VHS deck while the

recording is in progress on the DV deck. When you start

recording on the DV deck during playback on the VHS deck,

playback stops on the VHS deck and recording continues on the

DV deck.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS

T-30 (ST-30**)

T-60 (ST-60**)

T90

T-120 (ST-120**)

T-160 (ST-160**)

ST-210**

Compact VHS*

TC-20 (ST-C20**)

TC-30 (ST-C30**)

TC-40 (ST-C40**)

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this

VCR. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS

Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized

VHS cassette.

**This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS

cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on

regular VHS cassettes , both VHS and Super VHS signals

can be recorded and played back using Super VHS

cassettes.

1)By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and

play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes

with this VCR.

)

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Basic Recording

(VHS deck)

ALoad a cassette.

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety

tab intact.

●The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

BSelect the VHS deck.

Press S-VHS.

●The S-VHS button lights on the VCR.

CChoose a program.

On the Remote

Press CH +/– or the number keys.

On the VCR

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial and turn it to the left or

right to select the channel you wish to record.

DSet the tape speed.

Press SP/EP (p). Check the SP/EP indicator on the

VCR’s front display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

EStart recording.

Press and hold REC (7) and press PLAY (4) on the

Remote, or press REC (7) on the VCR.

●The VHS recording indicator lights on the VCR.

FPause/Resume recording.

Press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.

●You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

GStop recording.

Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the

cassette.

●The VHS recording indicator turns off.

NOTE:

It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck

and the DV deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not possible to

record simultaneously from the same external input.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of both the

first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette.

(墌pg. 35)

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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)

Playback Features

(VHS deck)

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback (On the VCR)

1Pause during playback.

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial.

Press PAUSE (9).

2Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward

frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-

by-frame playback.

Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.

NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to

protect the heads.

Slow Motion (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial one

click to the left for forward slow motion. To play in

reverse slow motion, continue to turn the ADVANCED

JOG dial to the left after selecting all the forward

direction slow motion modes.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more

than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE (9) and

release again to return to still picture.

NOTES:

●During slow motion, some noise may appear on the TV screen.

Press CH+/– to eliminate the noise. However, the VCR will

return to the default setting once a power failure occurs.

●Slow motion playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to

protect the heads.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

(On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial quickly

to the left or right.

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the

right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning

cassette — TCL-2 — when:

●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.

●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.

●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only

with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” (墌pg. 71)). “U:01”

appears on the front display panel.

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JOG/

SHUTTLE

button

SHUTTLE

ring

JOG dial

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4) or push

the ADVANCED JOG dial.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback (On the Remote)

1Pause during playback.

Press PAUSE (9).

2Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. Turn the

JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.

Press w for reverse frame-by-frame playback or e for

forward frame-by-frame playback.

NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to

protect the heads.

Slow Motion (On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During

playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for

forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow

motion. Release to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more

than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE (9) and

release again to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to

return to still picture.

NOTES:

●During slow motion, some noise may appear on the TV screen.

Press CH+/– to eliminate the noise. However, the VCR will

return to the default setting once a power failure occurs.

●Slow motion playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to

protect the heads.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

(On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During

playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the

right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for

reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE ring

resumes still picture playback.

During playback or still, press FF (5) for forward high-

speed search, or REW (3) for reverse high-speed

search.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF (5) or REW (3) for

over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released,

normal playback resumes.

Variable Speed Search

(On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During

playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for

forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse

variable-speed search.

During playback, press w or e.

●The more times you press, the faster the playback picture

moves.

●To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

You can also use the Remote's JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring for

the operations. First press the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the

Remote so that the button lights up before use. Refer to the

SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the procedures.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

Reverse

4steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow

motion

2steps

Slow

motion

2steps

Normal

play

Forward

4steps

Reverse Forward

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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)

Repeat Playback

Your VCR can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times

repeatedly.

1Start playback.

Press PLAY (4).

2Activate Repeat Playback.

Press PLAY (4) and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.

●The Play indicator ( u) on the front display panel blinks

slowly.

●After playing back a tape 100 times, the VCR stops

automatically.

3Stop Repeat Playback.

Press STOP (8) at any time.

●Pressing PLAY (4), REW (3), FF (5) or PAUSE (9) also

stops Repeat Playback.

Index Search

Your VCR automatically marks

index codes at the beginning of

each recording. This function gives

you quick access to any one of 9

index codes in either direction.

NOTE:

Before starting, make sure the VCR

is in the Stop mode.

Activate Index Search.

Press w or e (2 or 6). “INDEX -1” or “INDEX 1” is

displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the

corresponding direction.

●To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly

until the correct index number is displayed.

Example:

To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w

twice.

To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e

once.

●When the specified index code is located, playback begins

automatically.

Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after

rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the VCR is in the Stop

mode.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within

2 seconds.

b- For Automatic Power Off

Press REW (3), then press POWER within

2 seconds.

c- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind

Press REW (3), then press EJECT ( ) within

2 seconds.

NOTE:

The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set

to “ON” (墌pg. 71) and if any timer programing has been

made. If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the VCR directly goes

into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the POWER

is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.

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INDEX 1

Current position

Index number

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Manual Tracking

Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. During

playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually

by pressing the CH buttons.

1Override automatic tracking.

Press p on the Remote.

2Adjust the tracking manually.

Press CH + or –.

●Press p again to return to automatic tracking.

NOTE:

When a new tape is inserted, the VCR enters the automatic

tracking mode automatically.

Soundtrack Selection

Your VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,

HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing A. MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:

●You can also select the soundtrack on the VHS MODE SET

screen. (墌pg. 75, “AUDIO MONITOR”)

NOTES:

●“HI-FI” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo

tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is

played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.

●“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen

displays will not appear (墌pg. 71).

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TRACK

USE

On-Screen Display

H I-F I Hi-Fi sound is played back

H I-F I L Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is

played back

H I-F I R Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is

played back

NORM Sound on the normal track is played

back

NORM

H I-F I

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and

normal track are mixed and played

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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)

Recording Features

(VHS deck)

Record One Program While Watching

Another

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set

the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to

view.

●The program selected with the TV’s channel controls appears

on the TV screen, while the one selected with the VCR’s CH

buttons is recorded on the tape.

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.

1Start recording.

Press REC (7) on the VCR.

2Engage the ITR mode.

Press REC (7) again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on

the front display panel.

3Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

REC (7) to extend the time. Each press extends recording

time by 30 minutes.

NOTES:

●You can only perform ITR using the REC (7) button on the

VCR’s front panel.

●You can play back a tape on DV deck while using the VHS

deck for Instant Timer Recording. However, remember that the

VCR will turn itself off when the Instant Timer Recording ends.

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer

Recording (in the right column) or timer recording

(墌pg. 42, 46, 48), the recording will resume automatically

when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory

backup has expired.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole

with adhesive tape.

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Elapsed Recording Time Indication

1Set the counter display.

Press DISPLAY/OSD until a counter reading appears on

the front display panel.

2Reset the counter.

Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback.

●The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed

time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a

recording or playback.

Tape Remaining Time

Press DISPLAY/OSD until the time remaining on the tape

appears on the front display panel.

●The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with

“z” displayed.

●By pressing the DISPLAY/OSD button, you can change the

display to show the counter reading, tape remaining time,

channel position* or clock time.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTES:

●When you press DISPLAY/OSD, the on-screen display appears

(墌pg. 10) on the TV screen for 5 seconds, then the displays

other than the counter disappears. To clear the counter display,

press DISPLAY/OSD.

●Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining

time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.

“– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on

occasion.

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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)

Retake

You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV program while you are

recording it.

1Engage the Record-Pause mode.

Press PAUSE (9) during recording.

2Locate the start point.

Turn the ADVANCEDJOG dial to the left or right (or hold

down REW (3) or FF (5)) and release it when you

reach the point where you want to resume recording.

●Your VCR returns to the Record-Pause mode.

3Resume recording.

Press PLAY (4) when you wish to resume recording.

Second Audio Recording

This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of

Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP

program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”.

(墌pg. 71)

NOTES:

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

●The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about

5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.

●The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about

5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.

●Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied

by SAP sound.

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dial

End of program Beginning of program

Recorded part

Go back to end of program to cut out

unnecessary part

Program Program

Unnecessary

part Unnecessary

part

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Active Video

Calibration

(VHS deck)

Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape

in use during playback and recording, and compensates

to provide the highest-possible playback and recording

pictures. You can set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “ON” or

“OFF” to your preference (墌pg. 73).

Playback

The VCR assesses the quality

of the tape once you initiate

playback.

●The VCR adjusts the playback

picture quality based on the

quality of the tape in use.

●Video Calibration is active

during automatic tracking. The

Video Calibration screen

appears blinking on the TV screen.

NOTES:

●When watching a tape recorded with “VIDEO CALIBRATION”

set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave VIDEO

CALIBRATION on during playback as well.

●When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another VCR,

or when using this VCR as the player for editing, set VIDEO

CALIBRATION to your preference (墌pg. 73).

●The Video Calibration screen only appears at the beginning of

automatic tracking. Even though it doesn’t appear after that,

the Video Calibration function is operative.

Recording

The VCR assesses the quality

of the tape once you initiate

recording.

●The VCR spends approximately

7 seconds assessing the

condition of the tape, then

begins recording.

NOTES:

●The Video Calibration works for

both SP and EP modes only

after a tape has been inserted

and the Record mode is first

initiated. It does not work

during recording.

●In the case of timer recordings,

the Video Calibration works

before recording is initiated.

●Once the cassette is ejected,

the Video Calibration data is

cancelled. The next time the

cassette is used for recording,

Video Calibration is re-

performed.

ATTENTION

Since the Video Calibration works before recording actually

starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after

REC (7) and PLAY (4) on the Remote are pressed, or

REC (7) on the VCR is pressed. To make sure you record the

desired scene or program in its entirety, first perform the

following steps:

APress and hold PAUSE (9) and press REC (7) to engage

the Record Pause mode.

●The VCR then automatically checks the condition of the

tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record

Pause mode.

BPress PLAY (4) to start recording.

If you want to bypass the Video Calibration and begin

recording immediately, set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “OFF”

(墌pg. 73).

VIDEO CALIBRATION

COMPLETE

DURING VIDEO

CALIBRATION

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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK

Basic Playback

(DV deck)

ALoad a cassette.

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is

facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is

pointed toward the VCR.

●Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

●The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

●If the erase protection switch is set to “SAVE”, playback begins

automatically. It takes about 15 seconds until the playback

picture appears.

BSelect the DV deck.

Press DV.

●The DV button lights on the VCR.

CFind the program start point.

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press

REW (3) or turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the left.

To go forward, press FF (5) or turn the ADVANCED

JOG dial to the right.

DStart playback.

Press PLAY (4).

●The DV playback indicator lights on the VCR.

EStop playback.

Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the

cassette.

●The DV playback indicator turns off.

NOTE:

When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording

speed set to “LP”, it is recommended to play back the tape on

this DV deck. Digital video recorder from other manufacturers

may not be able to play back the tape properly.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Only cassettes marked can be used with the DV

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Basic Recording

(DV deck)

ALoad a cassette.

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “REC”.

●The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

BSelect the DV deck.

Press DV.

●The DV button lights on the VCR.

CChoose a program.

On the Remote

Press CH +/– or the number keys.

On the VCR

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial and turn it to the left or

right to select the channel you wish to record.

DSet the tape speed.

Press SP/LP (p). Check the SP/LP indicator on the

VCR’s front display panel to confirm the selected tape

speed.

EStart recording.

Press and hold REC (7) and press PLAY (4) on the

Remote, or press REC (7) on the VCR.

●The DV recording indicator lights on the VCR.

FPause/Resume recording.

Press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.

●You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.

GStop recording.

Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the

cassette.

●The DV recording indicator turns off.

NOTES:

●It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck

and the DV deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not possible

to record simultaneously from the same external input.

●When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording

speed set to “LP”, it is recommended to play back the tape on

this DV deck. Digital video recorder from other manufacturers

may not be able to play back the tape properly.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Playback Features

(DV deck)

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback (On the VCR)

1Pause during playback.

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial.

Press PAUSE (9).

2Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward

frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-

by-frame playback.

Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.

NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 3 minutes to

protect the heads.

Slow Motion (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial one

click to the left for forward slow motion. To play in

reverse slow motion, continue to turn the ADVANCED

JOG dial to the left.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more

than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE (9) and

release again to return to still picture.

NOTE:

Forward slow motion playback stops automatically after 1

minute, reverse slow motion playback after 30 seconds to

protect the heads.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

(On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial quickly

to the left or right.

Variable Speed Search (On the VCR)

During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the

right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for

reverse variable-speed search.

ATTENTION

Picture may appear distorted during variable speed search.

Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning

cassette — M-DV12CL — when:

●No picture during playback.

●Blocks of noise appear during playback.

●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only

with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” (墌pg. 71)).

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dial

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JOG/

SHUTTLE

button

SHUTTLE

ring

JOG dial

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4) or push

the ADVANCED JOG dial.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame

Playback (On the Remote)

1Pause during playback.

Press PAUSE (9).

2Activate frame-by-frame playback.

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. Turn the

JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame

playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame

playback.

Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.

Press w for reverse frame-by-frame playback or e for

forward frame-by-frame playback.

NOTE:

Still picture playback stops automatically after 3 minutes to

protect the heads.

Slow Motion (On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During

playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for

forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow

motion. Release to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more

than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE (9) and

release again to return to still picture.

During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to

return to still picture.

NOTE:

Forward slow motion playback stops automatically after 1

minute, reverse slow motion playback after 30 seconds to

protect the heads.

High-Speed (Turbo) Search

(On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During

playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the

right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for

reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE ring

resumes still picture playback.

During playback or still, press FF (5) for forward high-

speed search, or REW (3) for reverse high-speed

search.

NOTE:

For short searches, press and hold FF (5) or REW (3) for

over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released,

normal playback resumes.

Variable Speed Search

(On the Remote)

Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During

playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for

forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse

variable-speed search.

During playback, press w or e.

●The more times you press, the faster the playback picture

moves.

●To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

You can also use the Remote's JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring for

the operations. First press the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the

Remote so that the button lights up before use. Refer to the

SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the procedures.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).

Reverse

3steps

Reverse

play

Reverse

slow

motion

1step

Slow

motion

1step

Normal

play

Forward

3steps

Reverse Forward

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Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after

rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the VCR is in the Stop

mode.

a- For Automatic Start Of Playback

Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within

2 seconds.

b- For Automatic Power Off

Press REW (3), then press POWER within

2 seconds.

c- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind

Press REW (3), then press EJECT ( ) within

2 seconds.

NOTE:

The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set

to “ON” (墌pg. 71) and if any timer programing has been

made. If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the VCR directly goes

into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the POWER

is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.

Soundtrack Selection

Your VCR is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) and

will play back the one you select.

During Playback

Pressing A. MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:

NOTE:

“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays

will not appear (墌pg. 71).

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TRACK

USE

On-Screen Display

L+R

Both sounds on the left channel and

the right channel are mixed and

played back

LSound on the left channel is played

back

RSound on the right channel is

played back

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Recording Features

(DV deck)

Second Audio Recording

This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of

Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP

program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”.

(墌pg. 71)

NOTES:

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

●The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about

5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.

●The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about

5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.

●Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied

by SAP sound.

Record One Program While Watching

Another

Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set

the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to

view.

●The program selected with the TV’s channel controls appears

on the TV screen, while the one selected with the VCR’s CH

buttons is recorded on the tape.

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 2 hours

(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after

recording is finished.

1Start recording.

Press REC (7) on the VCR.

2Engage the ITR mode.

Press REC (7) again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on

the front display panel.

3Set the recording duration.

If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press

REC (7) to extend the time. Each press extends recording

time by 30 minutes.

NOTE:

You can only perform ITR using the REC (7) button on the

VCR’s front panel.

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time

code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing

back or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble Editing

(墌pg. 64), time code is necessary.

Press DISPLAY/OSD until the time code on the tape

appears on the front display panel.

●By pressing the DISPLAY/OSD button, you can change the

display to show the time code, channel position*, clock time.

* Channel position is not displayed during playback.

NOTES:

The presence of a blank (unrecorded) portion in the middle of a

tape can result in misoperation.

A “blank portion” of a tape is a section where nothing is

recorded on the tape. If you start recording in a blank portion of

a tape, the time codes will start from “0:00:00” again. If identical

time codes are recorded in two different places on a tape,

Random Assemble Editing and other similar functions might not

operate properly.

In the following cases, you should play back the tape and

confirm where a scene ends, and then begin recording from

there:

●When starting recording in the middle of a tape on which a

recording has already been made.

●When you finish recording on a tape, then played back that

recording in order to check it, and now wish to continue

recording.

●When you lost power or the batteries died while you were

recording with a camcorder.

Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer

Recording (in the right column) or timer recording

(墌pg. 42, 46, 48), the recording will resume automatically

when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory

backup has expired.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, set

its erase protection switch to “SAVE”. To record on it later, set

the switch to “REC”.

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TIMER RECORDING

VCR Plus+® Timer

Programing

With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programing is greatly

simplified because each TV program has a corresponding

code number which your VCR is able to recognize.

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BLoad a cassette.

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety

tab intact.

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “REC”.

CSelect the deck.

Press S-VHS or DV.

DAccess the PlusCode No. screen.

EEnter the PlusCode number.

FAccess the VCR Plus+ Program screen.

●If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the

TV screen. Press CANCEL and input a valid PlusCode number.

●If the “GUIDE CHANNEL SET” screen appears, see

“ATTENTION” on page 43.

Before performing the VCR Plus+ Timer Programing:

●Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly.

●Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Press PROG.

●The clock must be set to access

the PlusCode No. screen. If

you have not set the clock, the

Main Menu screen appears

after an error message is

displayed. Refer to “Plug &

Play Set” (墌pg. 14) or “Clock

Set” (墌pg. 16).

Press the number keys to

enter the PlusCode number

of a program you wish to

record. Then press OK.

●If you make a mistake, press

CANCEL and input the correct

number.

The VCR Plus+ Program

screen appears (if you’re just

starting out and you have

selected the VHS deck, “VHS

PROGRAM 1” appears).

IMPORTANT

Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is

displayed; if not, see “Changing VCR Plus+® Setting” on

page 44 and set the Guide Channel number correctly.

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GSet the tape speed.

For the VHS deck

Press SP/EP (p).

For the DV deck

Press SP/LP (p).

HReturn to the normal screen.

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal

screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED

PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see

page 51.

●Repeat steps 3 – 8 for each additional program.

IEngage the VCR’s timer mode.

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#”

appears on the front display panel.

●To disengage the timer mode, press TIMER again.

NOTES:

●To Change The Stop Time . . .

...press

STOP +/– in step 6. You can compensate for

anticipated program schedule delays.

●To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

...in step 6, press WEEKLY (number key “9”) for weekly

serials or DAILY (M–F) (number key “8”) for daily serials

(Monday — Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on

the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the

corresponding indication disappear.

●In case of a power failure after programing, the VCR’s memory

backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.

●You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6

programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh,

“PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen. To record the

extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programs (墌pg. 50).

●It is not possible to timer-record the same program on both the

VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

●During timer recording, it is not possible to change the

recording deck (VHS or DV).

●If the times that are programed for recording on the DV deck

and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes

precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes

precedence.

Cable Box or DBS Receiver Users

To timer-record a cable or satellite broadcast using the VCR

plus+ system:

APerform “Cable Box Control Setting” (墌pg. 20) or “DBS

Receiver Control Setting” (墌pg. 23).

BPerform steps 1 – 9.

CLeave the power of cable box or DBS receiver on.

IMPORTANT

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting

station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR

CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR

Plus+ program screen in step 6. When this happens, set the

correct Guide Channel number for that station. (墌pg. 44,

“Changing VCR Plus+® Setting”)

ATTENTION

Guide Channel Number Set

“GUIDE CHANNEL SET” appears after performing step 6 if

the Guide Channel number for the PlusCode number you

entered has not been set.

If you want to set the Guide Channel number for the TV or

cable station, press number keys or rt to input the channel

position number on which your VCR or cable box receives

that station, then press OK or e to set the Guide Channel

number. VCR Plus+ Program screen appears.

If you receive your channels

with a cable box and if you

have properly set your

Controller, “CABLE CH”

appears in place of “VCR

CH”. If not, refer to pages 20.

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Changing VCR

Plus+® Setting

The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+

guide channel to the TV channels and the cable

channels. These guide channel numbers are also called

the VCR Plus+ channel codes. Most TV listings have a

section, usually a chart, indicating the guide channel

numbers assigned to each station.

To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates

correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide

Channel Set” for each station.

If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting

station’s channel number has been changed, perform the

following steps to set the correct guide channel number.

NOTES:

●In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for

cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel

number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box.

Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for

details.

●Many TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV

listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.

Guide Channel Number Set

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BAccess the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

CAccess the Initial Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or e.

DAccess the Guide Channel Set screen.

Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE

CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or e.

EEnter the Guide Channel number.

Press rt or the number keys

to select the VCR Plus+ guide

channel number as shown in

the TV listing, then press OK or

●If you receive your channels with

a cable box and if you have

properly set your Controller,

“CABLE CH” appears in place of

“VCR CH”. If not, perform

“Cable Box Control Setting”

(墌pg. 20).

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : – –

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR ( , ), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

(Example)

When inputting the Guide

Channel number 6 for WNJU

(ind.).

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FEnter the receiving channel position number.

GReturn to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

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Press rt or the number keys

to select the number of the

channel on which the guide

channel’s broadcasts are

received, then press OK or e.

●Repeat steps 5 and 6 as

necessary.

(Example) If WNJU (ind.) is

received on channel

position 47.

Guide Channel Number

“Guide Channel (GUIDE CH) number” refers to the assigned

TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for the VCR

Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Channel numbers can be

found in most TV listings.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : 47

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR ( , ), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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Express Timer

Programing

If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program

you wish to record, use the following procedure to set

your VCR to timer-record the program.

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BLoad a cassette.

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety

tab intact.

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “REC”.

CSelect the deck.

Press S-VHS or DV.

DAccess the PlusCode screen.

Press PROG.

EAccess the Program screen.

FEnter the program start time.

GEnter the program stop time.

Press STOP+/– to enter the time you want recording to

stop.

●Press and hold STOP+/– to move in 30-minute increments, or

press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.

Before performing Express Timer Programing:

●Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly.

●Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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Press START+/–. (If you’re

just starting out and you have

selected the VHS deck, “VHS

PROGRAM 1” appears.)

Press START+/– to enter the

time you want recording to

start.

●Press and hold START+/– to

move in 30-minute

increments, or press and

release repeatedly to move 1

minute at a time.

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HEnter the program date.

Press DATE+/–.

●The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter

appears in its place.

IEnter the channel position.

Press CH+/–.

●If you are using a DBS receiver, see “ATTENTION FOR DBS

RECEIVER USERS” in the right column.

●Holding down CH +/– rapidly scans through the channels.

JSet the tape speed.

For the VHS deck

Press SP/EP (p).

For the DV deck

Press SP/LP (p).

KReturn to the normal screen.

Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears

on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal

screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED

PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see

page 51.

●Repeat steps 3 – 11 for each additional program.

LEngage the VCR’s timer mode.

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#”

appears on the front display panel.

●To disengage the timer mode, press TIMER again.

NOTES:

●To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .

...anytime during steps 5 through 10, press WEEKLY

(number key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (M–F) (number

key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY”

or “DAILY” appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button

again makes the corresponding indication disappear.

●You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6

programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh,

“PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen. To record the

extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary

programs (墌pg. 50).

●In case of a power failure after programing, the VCR’s memory

backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.

●Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s

date.

●You can program the timer while a regular recording is in

progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.

●It is not possible to timer-record the same program on both the

VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

●During timer recording, it is not possible to change the

recording deck (VHS or DV).

●If the times that are programed for recording on the DV deck

and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes

precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes

precedence.

Cable Box or DBS Receiver Users

To timer-record a cable or satellite broadcast using Express

Timer Programing:

APerform “Cable Box Control Setting” on page 20 or “DBS

Receiver Control Setting” on page 23.

BPerform steps 1 – 12.

CLeave the power of cable box or DBS receiver on.

ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS

If you are using a DBS receiver (unless “DBS RECEIVER SET”

is set to “OFF” 墌pg. 24), the band indication (TV, CATV or

DBS) appears under the channel number indication.

TV: To timer-record a regular

TV broadcast received

on the VCR.

CATV: To timer-record a cable

TV broadcast received

on the VCR, or through a

cable box (unless

“CABLE BOX SET” is set

to “OFF” 墌pg. 21).

DBS: To timer-record a satellite broadcast received through

a DBS receiver.

NOTE:

If “BAND” is set to “TV” on the Tuner Set screen (墌pg. 18)

and “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF” on the Cable Box Set

screen (墌pg. 21), “CATV” will not be displayed on the

Program screen; If “BAND” is set to “CATV” or “CABLE BOX

SET” is set to “ON”, “TV” will not be displayed.

If the channel number entered requires that the band be set,

“7=DBS” is displayed on the screen.

If this happens, press the number key “7 (DBS)” to select

“DBS”.

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24HR Quick

Programing

You can program a timer recording that starts within 24

hours using the ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR.

AEnter the program mode.

Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM on the VCR. The start

time indicator ( ) starts blinking on the front display

panel.

BSet the program start/stop time and

channel.

Turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the left or right to set

the time you want recording to start.

●One click stop of the ADVANCED JOG dial changes the time

in 5-minute intervals.

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial. The stop time indicator

( ) starts blinking on the front display panel. Turn the

ADVANCED JOG dial to the left or right to set the time

you want recording to stop.

Push the ADVANCED JOG dial. Turn the ADVANCED

JOG dial to the left or right to select the channel you wish

to record.

●You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding

the ADVANCED JOG dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing

CANCEL on the Remote. Repeat the step 2.

CEngage the VCR’s timer mode.

Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM. The VCR turns off

automatically and “#” appears on the front display

panel.

●To disengage the timer mode, press TIMER or 24HR QUICK

PROGRAM again.

Before performing the 24HR Quick Programing:

●Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly.

●Select the deck.

●Set the tape speed.

●For the VHS deck:

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab

intact.

For the DV deck:

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “REC”.

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●You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6

programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh,

“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra

program, you must first cancel any unnecessary programs

(墌pg. 50).

●If “Err” appears on the front display panel, repeat the steps on

page 48 again.

●When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24HR Quick

Programing function. Press MENU to return to normal screen,

and try again.

●You can use 24HR Quick Programing function also when the

VCR is turned off.

●For 24HR Quick Programing function, the program overlap

warning display does not appear even if some programs

overlap each other. The program with the lower program

number will be recorded and the other one will not be

recorded correctly.

●It is not possible to timer-record the same program on both the

VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.

●During timer recording, it is not possible to change the

recording deck (VHS or DV).

●If the times that are programed for recording on the DV deck

and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes

precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes

precedence.

●If you perform 24HR Quick Programing during recording or

Instant Timer Recording (ITR), press TIMER to engage the timer

mode after the recording (or ITR) is finished.

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Check, cancel and change programs

ADisengage the timer mode.

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

BAccess the Program Check screen.

CAccess the Program screen.

To cancel or change a program...

DCancel or change a program.

Press CANCEL to cancel a program. To change program

settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–,

STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/EP (p).

EReturn to the normal screen.

Press PROG CHECK as many times as necessary. If there

are still some programs remaining, go to step 6.

FReturn to the timer mode.

Press TIMER.

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Press PROG CHECK.

●The Program Check screen

appears for the deck (VHS or

DV) being selected.

Press PROG CHECK again to

check more information.

Each time you press PROG

CHECK, the next program’s

information appears.

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When programs overlap each other

If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”

appears, you have another program overlapping the program

you have just made.

The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs

will start blinking.

Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4

overlap each other on the VHS deck.

AConfirm the overlapping programs.

Overlapping programs blink on the TV screen.

BSelect the program to modify.

Press rt, then press OK or e.

●You can only select one of the overlapping programs.

NOTE:

If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer

program setting. See “ATTENTION” in the left column. The

program with the lower program number will be recorded and

the other one will not be recorded correctly. If no changes are

made for approximately 3 minute, the VCR will return to the

normal screen.

CCancel or change program setting.

To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the Program

screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM

COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5

seconds, then the normal screen appears.

To change a program, press the appropriate button:

START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/EP

(p) when the Program screen on which you want to

make changes is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM

COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5

seconds, then the normal screen appears.

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with

the timer program setting after making the last correction on a

program, the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program

Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the

overlap is solved.

ATTENTION

If 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: The program starting earlier will be recorded,

followed by the remaining portion of the other

program.

ATTENTION

If the program you have

just made and “DV” are

blinking, there is a

conflicting program on the

DV deck.

APress rt to move the

highlight bar to “DV”,

then press OK or e.

DV Program Check

screen appears.

BCancel or change

program setting as

described in step 2 and

3 in the right column.

10:00 11:00 12:00

Program 1

Program 2

CH10

CH40 Not recorded

10:00 11:00 12:00

Not recorded

Program 1

Program 2

CH10

CH40

10:00 11:00 12:00

Not recorded

Program 1

Program 2

CH10

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EDITING

Tape Dubbing

(from DV to VHS)

Dubbing An Entire Cassette

Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you

can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other

equipment.

ALoad cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety

tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “SAVE”.

BSelect the dubbing direction.

Press .

●The dubbing direction indicator (DV ) lights.

CSet the tape speed.

Press S-VHS, then press SP/EP (p).

●“DV ]VHS” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is

set to “ON”. (墌pg. 71)

DStart dubbing.

Press DUB for more than 2 seconds.

●DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.

●If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind

automatically. The VHS deck goes into Record Pause mode,

and the DV deck goes into Pause mode.

When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins

automatically.

After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes

automatically and eject them. The VCR then shuts off.

NOTES:

●If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an

important recording that you wanted to copy. It is

recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes

first.

●If you start dubbing a copy-protected tape, “ERROR” message

is displayed on screen and the dubbing is aborted.

●To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the dubbing

direction indicator (DV ) goes off.

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Tape Dubbing

(from VHS to DV)

Dubbing An Entire Cassette

Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you

can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other

equipment.

ALoad cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety

tab removed.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “REC”.

BSelect the dubbing direction.

Press .

●The dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) lights.

CSet the tape speed.

Press DV, then press SP/LP (p).

●“VHS ]DV” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is

set to “ON”. (墌pg. 71)

DStart dubbing.

Press DUB for more than 2 seconds.

●VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.

●If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind

automatically. The DV deck goes into Record Pause mode, and

the VHS deck goes into Pause mode.

When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins

automatically.

After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes

automatically and eject them. The VCR then shuts off.

NOTES:

●If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an

important recording that you wanted to copy. It is

recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes

first.

●If you start dubbing a tape from a tape with a copy protection

signal, the tapes will be automatically ejected, and the VCR

will turn off.

●To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the dubbing

direction indicator ( S-VHS) goes off.

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EDITING (cont.)

Normal Dubbing

(from DV to VHS)

NOTES:

●If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an

important recording that you wanted to copy. It is

recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes

first.

●There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where

you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.

●The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing

is not recorded.

●To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the

dubbing direction indicator (DV ) goes off.

●When dubbing a Mini DV tape that was produced by audio

dubbing, you need to set “12BIT MODE” to the appropriate

mode before playing back the tape. (墌pg. 76)

You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and

stopping wherever you wish.

ALoad cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety

tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “SAVE”.

BSelect the dubbing direction.

Press .

●The dubbing direction indicator (DV ) lights.

CSet the tape speed.

Press S-VHS, then press SP/EP (p).

●“DV ]VHS” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is

set to “ON”. (墌pg. 71)

DLocate the start point on the DV deck.

APress DV.

BPress PLAY (4) to start playback.

CPress PAUSE (9) to pause playback a little before the

start point.

EPrepare the VHS deck for dubbing.

APress S-VHS.

BPress and hold PAUSE (9) and press REC (7) so that

the VHS deck enters the Record Pause mode.

●DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.

FStart dubbing.

Press START

GPause dubbing.

Press START

●The VHS deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the DV

deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.

HEnd dubbing.

Press STOP (8) to stop recording on the VHS deck. Then

press DV and press STOP (8) to stop playback on the DV

deck.

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Normal Dubbing

(from VHS to DV)

NOTES:

●If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an

important recording that you wanted to copy. It is

recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes

first.

●There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where

you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.

●The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing

is not recorded.

●To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the

dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) goes off.

●Before you start dubbing, set “SOUND MODE” to the

appropriate mode. (墌pg. 76)

You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and

stopping wherever you wish.

ALoad cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety

tab removed.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “REC”.

BSelect the dubbing direction.

Press .

●The dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) lights.

CSet the tape speed.

Press DV, then press SP/LP (p).

●“VHS ]DV” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is

set to “ON”. (墌pg. 71)

DLocate the start point on the VHS deck.

APress S-VHS.

BPress PLAY (4) to start playback.

CPress PAUSE (9) to pause playback a little before the

start point.

EPrepare the DV deck for dubbing.

APress DV.

BPress and hold PAUSE (9) and press REC (7) so that

the DV deck enters the Record Pause mode.

●VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.

FStart dubbing.

Press START

GPause dubbing.

Press START

●The DV deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the VHS

deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.

HEnd dubbing.

Press STOP (8) to stop recording on the DV deck. Then

press S-VHS and press STOP (8) to stop playback on the

VHS deck.

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EDITING (cont.)

Edit From A

Camcorder

You can use a camcorder as the source player and your

VCR as the recording deck.

You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device

such as a camcorder which has a DV IN/OUT connector.

Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or

audio quality as a result of editing.

AMake connections.

AIf the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO

OUT connectors to the VCR’s front panel AUDIO and

VIDEO input connectors.

BIf the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...

... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and

S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the VCR’s front panel

AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.

CIf the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...

... connect the camcorder’s DV IN/OUT connector to

the VCR’s DV IN/OUT connector.

●When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT

connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your VCR.

●When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,

the camcorder is capable of controlling the VCR. Refer to the

camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.

BSet the VCR’s input mode.

Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select

“F-1”.

F-1:when connecting the camcorder to the audio/video

input connectors or DV IN/OUT connector on the front

panel.

●When using S VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” to

“S-VIDEO”. (墌pg. 73)

●When using VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” to

“VIDEO”. (墌pg. 73)

CSelect the recording deck.

Press S-VHS or DV.

●To edit from a camcorder to the VHS deck through the DV IN/

OUT connector, press .

●To edit from a camcorder to the DV deck through the S-VIDEO

(VIDEO)/AUDIO input connectors, press .

DSet the edit mode. (VHS deck only)

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 73.

EStart the camcorder.

Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.

FStart the VCR.

Engage the Record mode of the VCR.

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BIf the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...

Camcorder

AUDIO input

Player

VIDEO input

EDIT

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

Mini-plug cable

(not supplied)

(JVC camcorder only)

PAUSE

connector

Recorder

Audio/video cable

(supplied)

AUDIO OUT

Camcorder

S-VIDEO input

Player

AUDIO

input

S-VIDEO OUT

S-Video cable

(supplied)

Mini-plug cable

(not supplied)

(JVC camcorder only)

PAUSE

connector

Recorder

To AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT connector

AIf the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...

EDIT

CIf the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...

Camcorder

Player

Mini-plug cable

(not supplied)

(JVC camcorder only)

PAUSE

connector

Recorder

EDIT

DV IN/OUT

DV cable (VC-VDV204)

(not supplied)

DV IN/

OUT

NOTES:

About DV IN/OUT connector

●To output digital signal when dubbing from the VHS deck to

other device through the DV IN/OUT connector, press ,

and then press PLAY (4) to start playback on the VHS deck.

●To input digital signal when dubbing from other device to

the VHS deck through the DV IN/OUT connector, press

then S-VHS, and then press REC (7) to start recording on the

VHS deck.

●It is possible to control the DV deck from the AVC protocol-

equipped device that is connected to the DV IN/OUT

connector. To control the VHS deck, use the buttons on this

VCR and the Remote.

●

Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel connectors.

●

All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●

When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step

, be sure to select

“AUTO” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to

“OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

●

When you are editing through the DV IN/OUT connector, the

VCR will stop if the signal is interrupted.

●

When connecting this VCR to a device equipped with a DV

input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable

(VC-VDV204).

Yellow:

not connected

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EDITING (cont.)

Edit To Or From

Another VCR/PC

You can use your VCR as the source player or as the

recording deck.

AMake connections.

Connect an audio/video cable between the player’s

VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the

recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

●If connecting a VCR with an S-VIDEO input/output connector,

it is recommended to use the S-VIDEO connection to

minimize picture degradation while editing.

BSet the input mode of recording deck.

If using your VCR as a recording deck, press AUX

(number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select “L-1”.

L-1: when connecting the VCR to the audio/video input

connectors on the rear panel.

●When using S VIDEO connector, set “REAR AUX INPUT” to

“S-VIDEO”. (墌pg. 71 )

●When using VIDEO connector, set “REAR AUX INPUT” to

“VIDEO”. (墌pg. 71)

CSelect the recording deck.

Press S-VHS or DV.

DSet the edit mode. (VHS deck only)

See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 73.

EStart the source player.

Engage the Play mode of the source player.

FStart the recording deck.

Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.

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●

Dubbing is also possible using the front panel connectors.

●All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to

select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is

set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.

●When you use this VCR as the source player for editing, be

sure to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF” before starting

(墌pg. 71).

●If you are using another VCR with S-Video and Audio input/

output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this

VCR’s S-VIDEO and AUDIO input/output connectors.

Connection to another VCR

(Example: When using this VCR as the source player)

Your VCRPlayer

Recorder Another VCR

S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO IN

S-Video cable

(supplied)

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Advantages of S-VHS video recorders

You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or from

S-VHS to S-VHS.

●From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the

S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently

limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

●From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the

source material is very high, the edited tape has better

picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.

●From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with

minimum degradation.

Connection to a PC with DV connector

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DV IN/OUT

DV cable

(VC-VDV204 or VC-VDV206)

(not supplied)

To DV connector

PC with DV connector

Recorder

NOTES:

●It is possible to control the DV deck from the PC with DV

connector by using some of the commercially sold or pre-

installed DV editing software. Refer to the instruction

manuals of PC and software.

●The system may not work properly depending on the PC or

DV editing software.

●When connecting this VCR to a PC with a DV connector,

be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-VDV204 or VC-

VDV206).

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EDITING (cont.)

Audio Dubbing

VHS Audio Dubbing

Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a

previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.

DV Audio Dubbing

This function lets you record new audio, without

erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was

recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “12BIT”

(墌pg. 76).

ATTENTION:

You cannot perform Audio Dubbing on a tape that was

recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “16BIT” (墌pg. 76),

on a tape that was recorded at the “LP” speed, or on a blank

tape.

Normal audio track

Video/Hi-Fi audio

track

Pre-recorded tape

Audio-dubbed tape

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AMake connections.

Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input

connectors on the VCR’s front panel.

●When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the

VCR’s AUDIO L input connector.

BLoad a cassette.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety

tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “REC”.

CSet the VCR’s input mode.

Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select

“F-1”.

DSelect the recording deck.

Press S-VHS or DV.

●When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press so

that the audio signals from the AUDIO L + R input connectors

can be recorded. The dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS)

lights.

ELocate the start point.

Press PLAY (4) to start playback of the tape in your VCR,

and press PAUSE (9) when you reach the point where

you want to start dubbing.

FEngage the Audio Dubbing mode.

Press A.DUB.

●Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (“o” blinks,

“u” and “i” light up on the front display panel.)

GStart dubbing.

Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press

PLAY (4) to start the tape in your VCR; Audio Dubbing

begins at this point.

●“o” blinks and “u” is displayed on the front display panel.

●To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4)

to resume dubbing.

HEnd Audio Dubbing.

Press STOP (8) to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage

the audio component’s Stop mode.

NOTES:

●Once the Audio Dubbing starts, you can not use the other

deck.

●When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV deck,

set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND2” (墌pg. 76).

●When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the

normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to

hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press

A. MONITOR to select “NORM HI FI” (墌pg. 31). (VHS

deck only)

●Audio Dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches

“0:00:00”, and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the

counter reading before dubbing. (VHS deck only)

●Audio Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO IN

connector.

●When playing back an audio-dubbed tape on the VHS deck,

press A. MONITOR on the Remote to select the soundtrack

you wish to hear (墌pg. 31). When playing back an audio-

dubbed Mini DV tape on the DV deck, set “12BIT MODE” to

“SOUND2” (墌pg. 76).

●Picture may be distorted during Audio Dubbing Pause.

●It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material

without the consent of the copyright owner.

●Audio dubbing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT

connector.

●Audio dubbing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.

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Insert Editing

VHS Insert Editing

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.

For Insert Editing, use your VCR as the recording deck.

DV Insert Editing (SP mode only)

The picture is replaced with new one, while the audio

soundtrack remains unchanged.

For Insert Editing, use your VCR as the recording deck.

ATTENTION:

Insert Editing is not possible with a Mini DV cassette

recorded in LP mode or on a blank tape.

Source tape

Recording tape Before Insert Editing Normal audio

track

After Insert Editing Video/Hi-Fi

audio track

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Recorder Your VCR

Player

Audio/Video Cable

(supplied)

S-Video Cable (supplied)

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AMake connections.

Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and

AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR’s VIDEO or

S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors.

BSet the VCR’s input mode.

Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select

“F-1” (or “L-1” if you use the connectors on the rear).

●When using S VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” (or

“REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the connectors on the rear) to

“S-VIDEO”. (墌pg. 71, 73)

●When using VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” (or

“REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”. (墌pg. 71, 73)

CSelect the recording deck.

Press S-VHS or DV.

●When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press so

that the video and audio signals from the VIDEO/S-VIDEO and

AUDIO L + R input connectors can be recorded. The dubbing

direction indicator ( S-VHS) lights.

DPrepare the recording cassette.

For the VHS deck

Load the recording cassette into the VHS deck, and play

it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the

segment to be replaced) using the ADVANCED JOG dial,

or pressing w e and PAUSE (9).

Then press C.RESET to reset the counter.

For the DV deck

Load the recording cassette into the DV deck.

ELocate the start point.

Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment

to be replaced) using the ADVANCED JOG dial, or

pressing w e and PAUSE (9).

●Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.

FEngage the Insert Editing mode.

Press INSERT

●Your VCR enters the Insert Pause mode. (“o”, “u” and “i”

light up on the front display panel.)

●The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input

source you are going to record.

GStart Editing.

Load the source cassette and play back the segment that

is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section

of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY (4)

to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this

point.

●“o” and “u” are displayed on the front display panel.

HEnd Insert Editing.

For the VHS deck

At counter “0:00:00”, Insert Editing will stop

automatically while the tape continues running in the

Play mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the

specified edit-out point, press C.RESET.

For the DV deck

Press STOP (8) to stop recording on the DV deck.

AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only)

If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack

and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time ...

... In step 6, after you press INSERT

, press A.DUB also.

(“o” and “u” blink and “i” lights up on the front display

panel.)

NOTES:

●Once the Insert Editing starts, you can not use the other deck.

●All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.

●Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS (or S-VHS)

cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a

Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to

“SAVE”.

●When Insert Editing is performed on a tape that has been

recorded on another VCR, the inserted portion may appear

distorted.

●In Insert Editing, the recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by

the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous

recording’s speed changes within a single edit, the inserted

picture will be distorted at the switching point. (VHS deck

only)

●A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit

may become erased.

●Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel connectors.

When using these connectors, be sure to set “REAR AUX

INPUT” to the appropriate mode. (墌pg. 71)

●Insert Editing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT connector.

●Insert Editing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.

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EDITING (cont.)

Random Assemble

Editing

64-program Editing Memory

(8 programs x 8 scenes)

By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select

up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and

automatically dub them onto a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette.

Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from

the DV deck to the VHS deck.

ALoad cassettes.

For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety

tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch

set to “SAVE”.

BSelect the DV deck.

Press DV.

CAccess the R.A.Edit screen.

Press R.A.EDIT

. The R.A.Edit screen appears.

DSelect the program.

ELocate the start point.

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Press rt to move the arrow

to select one program you

want to edit, then press OK

or e.

●To remove a program from the

R.A.EDIT screen, select the

program number, then press

CANCEL for more than 2

seconds.

Press PLAY (4) to start

playback. Find the edit-in

point on the source tape from

where you want the edited

scene to begin by pressing

PAUSE (9), then press IN/

OUT.

●The edit-in point is registered

in memory and appears on the

screen.

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FLocate the end point.

GPrepare the source tape.

Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the

scene you want to edit.

HPrepare the VHS deck for dubbing.

APress S-VHS.

BSearch for the point where you want to start dubbing

by pressing PLAY (4), FF (5) or REW (3) then

press STOP (8).

CPress REC (7), then the VHS deck enters the Record

Pause mode.

IStart Random Assemble Editing.

Press START (or OK).

●Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are copied

to the VHS deck in the order they were registered.

●The on-screen display remains while your VCR searches for

each scene (blinking cursor indicates scene currently being

searched for), but disappears during actual editing.

●During scene search, the VHS deck automatically enters its

Record-Standby mode.

●When all registered scenes have been edited, the DV deck

enters the Pause mode, the VHS deck enters its Record Pause

mode, and “– : – – : – –” blinks at the next available number.

JEnd Random Assemble Editing.

Press R.A.EDIT twice to return to the normal screen.

Press STOP (8) to stop the VHS deck’s Record Pause

mode.

Press DV, then press STOP (8) to stop the DV deck’s Pause

mode.

To Make Corrections ...

... in step 5 or 6, you can cancel registered in and out points by

pressing CANCEL. Each time you press, the preceding point is

erased.

●If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points

and want to reset the first set, you have to press CANCEL until

all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them

after you have repaired the first set of points.

NOTES:

●When Random Assemble Editing does not work, press ,

then perform Random Assemble Editing again.

●To cancel the registered scene, press CANCEL. Each time

CANCEL is pressed, the latest registered scene is erased.

●When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes

(墌pg. 41), the VCR may not find the edit-in point you set

and a malfunction may occur.

●When choosing a scene, set edit-in and edit-out points so that

there's a relatively large difference between them.

●If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the VHS

deck's Record-Pause mode will be cancelled and editing will

not take place.

●If there are blank portions before or after the edit-in and edit-

out points, a blue-backed screen may be included in the

edited version.

●Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds,

the time code total time may not match the total program time

exactly.

●To use Random Assemble Editing consecutively for two or

more programs, press START for each program.

When dubbing from another Mini DV cassette, change the

Mini DV cassette first, and then press START

Press PLAY (4) to start

playback. Find the edit-out

point where you want the

edited scene to end by

pressing PAUSE (9), then

press IN/OUT.

●The edit-out point is registered

in memory and appears on the

screen.

●The total time of the edited

scenes is displayed to the right

of “TOTAL”.

●Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each

additional scene.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote A/B Code Switching

This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes; one set

to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond

to B code control signals. This Remote control is preset to send A

code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A

code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to

respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two

VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can

operate these VCRs separately.

ASet the remote control code for Remote.

APress and hold A/B.

BPress the number key “2”.

CPress STOP (8), and release A/B.

●The Remote now can transmit B code control signals.

BCheck the remote control code for VCR.

Press and hold PLAY (4) on the VCR for more than

5 seconds while the VCR is turned off. The code currently

set appears on the display panel.

CChange the code for VCR.

Press any key on the Remote. The VCR now responds to

B code control signals.

●To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals,

repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing

the number key “1” in step B of 1.

To control two VCRs with the same Remote

You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control

code for the Remote between A and B (墌 step 1), keeping two

VCRs to different control codes.

●To change only the remote control code for the Remote, DO

NOT perform steps 2 and 3.

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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control

Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In

addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be

controlled.

IMPORTANT

Although the supplied Remote unit is compatible with JVC

televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with

your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function

capability.

ASet the TV brand code.

ASet the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's

Remote to TV.

BPress and hold POWER.

CPress the number keys to enter your TV’s brand code.

DPress STOP (8), and release POWER. The TV should

turn off. If it does, try other operation (墌 step 2).

●Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV, you do not

have to repeat this step until you replace your Remote’s

batteries.

●Some brands of TV have more than one code. If the TV does

not function with one code, try entering another.

BOperate the TV.

Press the corresponding button: POWER, TV/VCR,

TV CH +/–, TV VOL+/–, ^(TV Muting), number keys.

●For some brands of TV, you must press ENTER after having

pressed the number keys.

●To return the Remote to VCR control, Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/

DBS switch to VCR.

Before performing the following steps:

Turn ON the TV using its Remote.

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JVC

HITACHI

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI

PANASONIC

RCA

SHARP

SONY

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SEARS

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

01, 03

04, 11

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Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your cable box

set. In addition to JVC cable boxes, other manufacturer’s cable

boxes can also be controlled.

IMPORTANT

It may not work with your cable box, or in some instances, may

have limited function capability.

NOTES:

●You must set the cable box brand for your Remote and the

cable box brand for your Controller (墌pg. 21) separately.

The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your

Remote is different from the list of brands that can be

controlled by your controller.

●It's not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and

a DBS receiver at the same time. You can only set the Remote

to operate one of these units at a time.

ASet the Cable Box brand code.

ASet the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's

Remote to CABLE/DBS.

BPress and hold POWER.

CPress the number keys to enter your cable box’s brand

code.

DPress STOP (8), and release POWER. The cable box

should turn off. If it does, try other operations

(墌step 2).

●Once you have set the Remote to operate the cable box, you

do not have to repeat this step until you replace your Remote’s

batteries.

●Some brands of cable box have more than one code. If the

cable box does not function with one code, try entering

another.

BOperate the Cable Box.

Press the corresponding button: POWER,

TV CH +/–, number keys.

●For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER after

having pressed the number keys.

●To return the Remote to VCR control, Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/

DBS switch to VCR.

Before performing the following steps:

Turn ON the cable box using its Remote.

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BRAND NAME CODE

ARCHER

CABLETENNA

CABLEVIEW

CITIZEN

CURTIS

DIAMOND

GC BRAND

GEMINI

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

HAMLIN

JASCO

JERROLD

NOVAVISION

OAK

PANASONIC

PULSER

RCA

REGAL

REMBRANDT

SAMSUNG

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SIGMA

SL MARX

SPRUCER

STARGATE

TELEVIEW

TOCOM

UNIKA

UNIVERSAL

VIDEOWAY

ZENITH

01, 05, 17

01, 17

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

01, 17

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28

10, 18, 23

01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28

13, 14

15, 16, 17, 21, 25

13, 14

10, 18, 23

01, 16, 17

05, 16, 24

05, 16, 17, 24, 25

13, 14

05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25

05, 16, 24

01, 04, 16

01, 17

16, 17, 25

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DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote

Control

Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your DBS (Direct

Broadcast Satellite) receiver set. In addition to JVC DBS

receivers, other manufacturer’s DBS receivers can also be

controlled.

IMPORTANT

Although the supplied Remote unit is compatible with JVC DBS

receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with

your DBS receiver, or in some instances, may have limited

function capability.

ASet the DBS receiver brand code.

ASet the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's

Remote to CABLE/DBS.

BPress and hold POWER.

CPress the number keys to enter your DBS receiver’s

brand code.

DPress STOP (8), and release POWER. The DBS

receiver should turn off. If it does, try other operations

(墌step 2).

●Once you have set the Remote to operate the DBS receiver,

you do not have to repeat this step until you replace your

Remote’s batteries.

●Some brands of DBS receiver have more than one code. If the

DBS receiver does not function with one code, try entering

another.

BOperate the DBS receiver.

Press the corresponding button: POWER,

TV CH +/–, number keys.

●For some brands of DBS receiver, you must press ENTER after

having pressed the number keys.

●To return the Remote to VCR control, Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/

DBS switch to VCR.

NOTES:

●You must set the DBS receiver brand for your Remote and the

DBS receiver brand for your Controller (墌pg. 24) separately.

●It's not possible to operate a DBS receiver that is not equipped

with a remote control sensor.

●It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver

and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the Remote

to operate one of these units at a time.

Before performing the following steps:

Turn ON the DBS receiver using its Remote.

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ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)

SONY (DSS)

RCA (DSS)

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

Mode Set You can change various mode settings on TV screen by

following the procedure described below.

For each mode setting, see pages 71 to 76.

●The procedure shows how to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to

“ON” on the “MODE SET” screen as an example.

ATurn on the VCR.

Press POWER.

BAccess the Main Menu screen.

Press MENU.

CAccess the Mode Set screen.

DSelect the mode.

ESelect the mode setting.

Press OK or e.

FReturn to the normal screen.

Press MENU.

Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.

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VHS MODE SET 墌pg. 72

DV MODE SET 墌pg. 76

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“MODE SET”, then press OK

or e.

Press rt to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“SUPERIMPOSE”.

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MODE SET * The default setting is bold in the table below.

8REAR AUX INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used on the rear

panel.

VIDEO: To use the VIDEO input connector on the rear panel.

S-VIDEO: To use the S-VIDEO input connector on the rear panel.

82ND AUDIO RECORD

OFF

●When this function is set to “ON”;

If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi-

Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.

If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi and

normal tracks.

●When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be recorded.

NOTES:

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

●The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a

stereo broadcast.

●The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP

broadcast.

●Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound.

8AUTO TIMER

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when the

VCR power is turned off, and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered

back on.

NOTE:

For safety, when “AUTO TIMER” is set to “OFF”, all other VCR functions are disabled while

the Timer mode is engaged. To disengage the timer, press TIMER.

8SUPERIMPOSE

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV

screen. Messages appear in the selected language (墌pg. 15).

NOTES:

●When you use this VCR as the source player for editing, be sure to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to

“OFF” before starting.

●During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type

of tape being used.

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VHS MODE SET * The default setting is bold in the table below.

8S-VHS ET

OFF

You can record on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using

this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function.

When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front

display panel.

NOTES:

●You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.

●Before recording, make sure that “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON”. (墌pg. 73)

●You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function ...

... while recording is in progress.

... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (墌pg. 32) is in progress.

... while Video Calibration (墌pg. 35) is in progress.

●The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.

●To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time,

S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes is recommended.

●Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture

quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality

before you start important recordings.

●You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS VCRs and

of VHS VCRs equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some

VCRs are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)

●While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some VCRs, noise may

appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)

●In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback modes (墌pg. 28),

noise may appear. If these modes are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the

S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.

8S-VHS MODE

OFF

Your VCR can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.

●To record in S-VHS:

Set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS

indicator lights up on the front display panel.

The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

●To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:

Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”. (墌 See above.) Then, insert a cassette marked “VHS”.

The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

●To record in VHS:

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.

Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF”. (墌 See above.)

●To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front

display panel. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off.

The VHS recording mode is selected.

NOTE:

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator

lights up on the front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS MODE” setting.

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VHS MODE SET (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below.

8VIDEO CALIBRATION

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 whenever you play back a tape or start recording after

inserting a tape. (墌pg. 35)

8PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO

EDIT

SOFT

SHARP

This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your

preference. Normally select “AUTO”.

AUTO: Provides the optimized picture benefits of the VIDEO

CALIBRATION Picture System.

EDIT: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and

playback).

SOFT: Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes

containing a lot of noise.

SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of

flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.

NOTES:

●When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change until you

select another mode.

●When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” after you finish dubbing

the tapes.

●When “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically

from “AUTO” to “NORM”.

8FRONT AUX INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used on the front

panel.

VIDEO: To use the VIDEO input connector on the front panel.

S-VIDEO: To use the S-VIDEO input connector on the front panel.

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VHS MODE SET (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below.

8AUTO SP]EP TIMER

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to

allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program

while timer-recording in SP mode.

For Example . . .

Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape

Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.

NOTES:

●If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program

and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP]EP TIMER” to “ON”. In

this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during

timer programing.

●In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight non-

recorded section at the end of the tape.

●There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the VCR

switches from SP to EP mode.

●The Auto SP]EP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and

the feature will not work properly on the following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and

T(ST)-120.

8BLUE BACK

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue when receiving

a channel not in use.

NOTE:

When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function to “OFF”.

8DIGITAL TBC/NR

OFF

Your VCR is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes

jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes

and rental cassettes.

The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear

picture reproduction is also linked to this function.

We recommend that you set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “ON” when ...

... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.

... playing back a tape repeatedly used.

... using this VCR as the source player for editing.

NOTES:

●If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, the picture may

become more stable with Digital TBC/NR set to off.

●When “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”, if you play back a tape where certain types of

signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback picture may

be distorted. If this is the case, set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “OFF”.

Total 140 minutes

Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes

SP mode EP mode

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VHS MODE SET (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below.

8VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration

in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR.

NOTES:

●When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.

●Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects

playback.

●The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.

●To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.

●Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate Digital

TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be automatically

turned “OFF”.

8DIGITAL R3

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital R3 picture system applies edge

correction to the luminance signal to enhance details.

NOTES:

●Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL R3” set to “ON”.

●Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with “DIGITAL

R3” set to “OFF”.

●If you use the VCR as the source player for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL R3” to “OFF”

before starting.

8AUDIO MONITOR

HI-FI

HI-FI L

HI-FI R

NORM

MIX

This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and Hi-Fi) on a Hi-Fi

stereo tape. You can select the sound track(s) to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi

stereo tape. In addition, when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two

separate audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one by

selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.

HI-FI: Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.

HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.

HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.

NORM: Sound on the normal track is played back.

MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and

played back.

NOTES:

●While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal track will be heard regardless of

this setting.

●You can also use the A. MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor

sound. (墌pg. 31)

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

DV MODE SET * The default setting is bold in the table below.

8SOUND MODE

12BIT

16BIT

Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape.

12BIT: Enables Audio Dubbing later.

16BIT: Audio Dubbing is impossible but the recorded sound quality is

higher than “12BIT”.

812BIT MODE

SOUND1

SOUND2

FULL

Select the appropriate mode when playing back an audio-dubbed Mini DV tape.

SOUND1: Original recorded sound

SOUND2: Audio-dubbed sound

FULL: Original recorded sound and Audio-dubbed sound

NOTES:

●When “12BIT MODE” is set to “FULL”, both the main and sub audio will be audible.

●To select only the main audio or only the sub audio of bilingual tapes, set “12BIT MODE”

to “SOUND1”.

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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.

POWER

TAPE TRANSPORT

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied to the VCR. ●The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord.

2. The clock is functioning properly, but

the VCR cannot be powered.

●“#” is displayed on the front display

panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”.Press the TIMER button to turn the “#”

indicator off.

3. The Remote won’t function. ●The batteries are discharged. Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The tape does not run during

recording.

●“i” is displayed on the front display

panel. Press PLAY (4) to turn the “i” indicator

off.

2. The tape will not rewind or fast-

forward.

●The tape is already fully rewound or

fast-forwarded. Check the cassette.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. The playback picture does not appear

while the tape is running.

●The TV receiver is not set to the AV

mode. Set the TV to its AV mode.

2. Noise appears during visual search. ●This is normal.

3. Noise appears during normal

playback. (VHS deck only)

●The automatic tracking mode is

engaged. Try manual tracking. (墌pg. 31)

4. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted while TV broadcasts are

clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”

message appears on the screen.

●The video heads may be dirty. For the VHS deck

Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or

consult your JVC dealer.

For the DV deck

Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or

consult your JVC dealer.

5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

soundtrack. (VHS deck only)

●The automatic tracking mode is

engaged. Try manual tracking. (墌pg. 31)

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RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Recording cannot be started. ●For the VHS deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its record safety

tab removed.

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette, or using

adhesive tape, cover the hole where the

tab was removed.

●For the DV deck

There is no cassette loaded, or the

cassette loaded has had its erase

protection switch set to “SAVE”.

Insert a Mini DV cassette, or set the erase

protection switch set to “REC”.

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. ●“L-1” or “F-1” has been selected as the

input mode. Set to the desired channel.

3. Tape-to-tape editing using another

component is not possible.

●The components have been incorrectly

connected, or correct video connector

(S-VIDEO or VIDEO) is not selected.

Connect the components correctly

(墌pg. 56 – 62) or check “REAR AUX

INPUT” or “FRONT AUX INPUT” setting.

(墌pg. 71, 73)

●All necessary power switches have not

been turned on. Confirm that all units’ power switches are

turned on.

●The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible. ●The camcorder has not been properly

connected. Confirm that the camcorder is properly

connected. (墌pg. 56)

●The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.

5. “[” on the front display panel won’t

stop blinking.

●The end of the tape was reached during

recording. The program may not have been recorded

in its entirety. Next time make sure you

have enough time on the tape to record

the entire program.

6. Audio dubbing is not possible. For the DV deck

●“SOUND MODE” had been set to

“16BIT” at the original recording. Set “SOUND MODE” to “12BIT” at the

original recording. (墌pg. 76)

●The tape speed had been set to LP at the

original recording. Set the tape speed to SP at the original

recording.

7. Monitoring the audio-dubbed sound is

not possible during audio dubbing

using the DV deck.

●This is normal. Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or

monitor the sound using the connected

devices.

8. The programed memory of Random

Assemble Editing is disappeared.

●The memory backup time has expired. Perform Random Assemble Editing again.

(墌pg. 64)

9. When performing Tape Dubbing, the

beginning of the dubbing start point is

not dubbed.

●This is normal. Locate the start point a little before the

point where you want to start dubbing.

(墌pg. 54, 55)

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TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Timer recording won’t work. ●The clock and/or the timer have been set

incorrectly. Re-perform the clock and/or timer

settings.

●The timer is not engaged. Press TIMER and confirm that “#” is

displayed on the front display panel.

●Timer recording may not work when the

VCR’s input mode is set to “F-1” for

recording on the DV deck.

Set the channel position other than “F-1”

before engaging to Timer-Standby mode.

2. Timer programing is not possible. ●Timer recording is in progress. Timer programing can’t be performed

while a timer recording is in progress.

Wait until it finishes.

3. “#” and “[” on the front display

panel won’t stop blinking.

●The timer is engaged but there’s no

cassette loaded. For the VHS deck

Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the

record safety tab intact, or cover the hole

using adhesive tape.

For the DV deck

Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase

protection switch set to “REC”.

●The end of the tape was reached during

timer recording. The program may not have been recorded

in its entirety. Next time make sure you

have enough time on the tape to record

the entire program.

●VHS deck

The loaded cassette has had its record

safety tab removed. Remove the cassette and cover the hole

with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette

with the record safety tab intact.

●DV deck

The loaded cassette has had its erase

protection switch set to “SAVE”.Remove the cassette and set the erase

protection switch to “REC”.

4. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the

Timer mode is disengaged.

●TIMER has been pressed when there are

no programs in memory, or the timer

record information has been programed

incorrectly.

Check the programed data and re-

program as necessary, then press TIMER

again.

5. The VCR Plus+ system does not timer-

record properly.

●The VCR’s channel positions have been

set incorrectly. Refer to “Guide Channel Number Set”

(墌pg. 44) and re-perform the procedure.

6. The power shuts off and “[” won’t

stop blinking.

●The end of the tape was reached during

Instant Timer Recording. The program may not have been recorded

in its entirety. Next time make sure you

have enough time on the tape to record

the entire program.

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