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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR - VP70U POWER A B ENTER OSD 1 2 3 6 4 5 DAILY ( M – F ) WEEKLY 9 7 8 AUX C.RESET CANCEL TIMER 0 CH SKIP LTV � . CH VO CABLE DBS TV VCR DISPLAY TV / VCR � SP / EP ( VIDEO ) PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE REC SKIP C.MEMORY SEARCH ADD PLAY FF � REW � MENU OK 2 � 2 � POWER SHUTTLE � PLUS MENU STOP / EJECT PAUSE REC OK ( O ) VIDEO MON L – AUDIO – R / 8 6 5 q CH REC SP ST AM VCR PLAY SAP PM TIMER PAUSE M MULTI BRAND � H M S REMOTE CONTROL UNIT For Customer Use : � Enter below the Serial No . which is � INSTRUCTIONS located on the rear of cabinet . Retain � this information for future reference . � � Model No . HR - VP70U � � Serial No . LPT0002 - 0E5A
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2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder . Before use , please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR . Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR , remote control or video cassette . CAUTIONS 1 . DO NOT place the VCR . . . . . . in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or CAUTION humidity . � RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK � . . . in direct sunlight . DO NOT OPEN . . . in a dusty environment . . . . in an environment where strong magnetic fields are CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK . � generated . DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) . � . . . on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration . NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE . � 2 . DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL . 3 . DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control . 4 . DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control . The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol , within an equilateral 5 . AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport . 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 * * MOISTURE CONDENSATION shock to persons . Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to from a cold place to a warm place , or under extremely humid alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance ( servicing ) instructions in the literature conditions — just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass accompanying the appliance . filled with cold liquid . Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape . In conditions where condensa - tion may occur , keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape . WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK * * ABOUT HEAD CLEANING HAZARD , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter - UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE . rupted . Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur . CAUTION : This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V ‘ , 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 . 3 VCR Plus + C and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Develop - ment Corporation . Note to CATV system installer : The VCR Plus + system is manufactured under license from This reminder is provided to call the CATV system Gemstar Development Corporation . installer's attention to Article 820 - 40 of the NEC that TM provides guidelines for proper grounding and , in particular , DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV , Inc . , a unit of GM specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the Hughes Electronics . PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of TM grounding system of the building , as close to the point of Primestar Partners , L.P . DISH Network is a trademark of cable entry as practical . Echostar Communications Corporation . CAUTION : Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment . n Cassettes marked " VHS " ( or " S - VHS " ) can be used with this video cassette recorder . However , only " VHS " recordings can be played back in this model . n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment .
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EN 3 5 . Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS covered . • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed , Electrical energy can perform many useful functions . But sofa , rug or other similar surface . improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire • Do not place the product in a built - in installation such as a hazards . This product has been engineered and manufactured bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the to assure your personal safety . In order not to defeat the built - in manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to . safeguards , observe the following basic rules for its installation , use and servicing . 6 . Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer . 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 . ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 . Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the INSTALLATION product , be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built - up 1 . Grounding or Polarization static charges . Article 810 of the National Electrical Code , ( A ) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating - ANSI / NFPA 70 , provides information with regard to proper current line plug ( a plug having one blade wider than the grounding of the mast and supporting structure , grounding of other ) . This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way . the lead - in wire to an antenna discharge unit , size of grounding This is a safety feature . connectors , location of antenna discharge unit , connection to If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet , try grounding electrodes , and requirements for the grounding reversing the plug . If the plug should still fail to fit , contact electrode . 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 2 . Lightning plug , a plug having a third ( grounding ) pin . This plug will For added protection for this product during a lightning storm , only fit into a grounding - type power outlet . This is a safety or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of feature . time , unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet , contact or cable system . This will prevent damage to the product due to your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet . Do not lightning and power - line surges . defeat the safety purpose of the grounding - type plug . 3 . Power Lines 2 . Power Sources An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity Operate your product only from the type of power source of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits , indicated on the marking label . If you are not sure of the type of or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits . When power supply to your home , consult your product dealer or installing an outside antenna system , extreme care should be local power company . If your product is intended to operate taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as from battery power , or other sources , refer to the operating contact with them might be fatal . instructions . EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER � 3 . Overloading NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE , ANSI / NFPA 70 Do not overload wall outlets , extension cords , or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock . ANTENNA � WIRE LEAD IN 4 . Power Cord Protection GROUND CLAMP Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against ANTENNA � them , paying particular attention to cords at plugs , convenience DISCHARGE UNIT � ( NEC SECTION � receptacles , and the point where they exit from the product . 810 - 20 ) ELECTRIC SERVICE � EQUIPMENT GROUNDING � CONDUCTORS � ( NEC SECTION 810 - 21 ) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM � ( NEC ART 250 . PART H ) NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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4 EN USE SERVICING 1 . Accessories 1 . Servicing To avoid personal injury : If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked • Do not place this product on an unstable cart , stand , tripod , change in performance and you are unable to restore normal bracket , or table . It may fall , causing serious injury to a child operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating or adult , and serious damage to the product . instructions , do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or • Use only with a cart , stand , tripod , bracket , or table removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product . hazards . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel . • Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for 2 . Damage Requiring Service any mounting of the product . Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to • Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or qualified service personnel under the following conditions : deep - pile carpets . a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged . b.If liquid has been spilled , or objects have fallen into the 2 . Product and Cart Combination product . A product and cart combination c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water . PORTABLE CART WARNING � should be moved with care . Quick d.If the product does not operate normally by following the ( Symbol provided by RETAC ) stops , excessive force , and uneven operating instructions . Adjust only those controls that are surfaces may cause the product and covered by the operating instructions as an improper cart combination to overturn . 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 3 . Water and Moisture When replacement parts are required , be sure the service Do not use this product near water — for example , near a bath technician has used replacement parts specified by the tub , wash bowl , kitchen sink or laundry tub , in a wet basement , manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original or near a swimming pool and the like . part . Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire , electric shock or other hazards . 4 . Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through 4 . Safety Check openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product , ask out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock . Never spill the service technician to perform safety checks to determine liquid of any kind on the product . that the product is in safe operating condition . 5 . Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION of this product as they may cause hazards . MANUAL 6 . Cleaning c All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning . Do Contents on page 5 . Use this when searching for information not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners . Use a damp cloth on a specific procedure or feature . for cleaning . c The Index on pages 56 – 59 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 7 . Heat connections on the front and rear panel , the front display The product should be situated away from heat sources such as panel and the remote control . radiators , heat registers , stoves , or other products ( including c The Z mark signals a reference to another page for amplifiers ) that produce heat . instructions or related information . c 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 . c � Cautions � on page 2 c � Important Products Safety Instructions � on the previous pages
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CONTENTS EN 5 NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 IMER RECORDING 38 I T VCR Plus + Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 On - Screen Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Check And Cancel Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 NITIAL SETTINGS 7 Auto Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 I Instant Timer Recording ( ITR ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Plug & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DITING 45 E Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Edit To Or From Another VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Semi - Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Edit From A Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PECIAL FEATURES 48 S Set Receivable Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Add Or Delete A Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TV Multi - Brand Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cable Box Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cable Box Multi - Brand Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Situate And Connect Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DBS Receiver Multi - Brand Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Set Cable Box Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Control Two JVC VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Set Cable Box Brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 VCR Plus + Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ROUBLESHOOTING 52 T DBS Receiver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Situate And Connect Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Set DBS Receiver Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tape Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Set DBS Receiver Brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 SRECORDING 23 Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Simple Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Simple Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 55 Q LAYBACK AND RECORDING Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 FEATURES 25 P Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Still Picture / Frame - By - Frame Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Slow Motion / Reverse Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 NDEX 56 I Variable - Speed Search / Reverse Motion Playback . . . . . 25 List Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 High - Speed Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Tape Position Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Front Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Video Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Superimpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Select The Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PECIFICATIONS 60 S Instant ReView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 OR SERVICING ( Only in U.S.A . ) 61 F Counter Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Next - Function Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ARRANTY ( Only in U.S.A . ) 62 W AV COMPU LINK Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Auto Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Record One Program While Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Display Elapsed Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Stereo And SAP ( Second Audio Program ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 To Record SAP Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 EN CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories Basic listed in “ SPECIFICATIONS � ( Z pg . 60 ) . 1 Connections SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable , horizontal surface . Antenna or Cable ANT . INnna ( Ante or Cable input ) 2 Coaxial Cable CONNECT VCR TO TV Flat Feeder The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have . AC Power Matching Transformer 3 Cord RF Connection ( not supplied ) c To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . . a – Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV . b – Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT . IN jack on the rear of the VCR . c – Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal . Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corre - sponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR . AV Connection Back of VCR c To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . . a – Connect the antenna , VCR and TV as shown in ACOutlet the illustration . Audio Cableed ) ( not suppli b – Connect an Audio / Video Cable between the AUDIO RF OUT OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV . Set your TV in video Video iCableed ) input mode or A / V input mode . Refer to the TV ( not suppl Instruction Manual . RF eCabled ) ( suppli CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE 75 ohm terminal Connect the power plug to an AC outlet . c The clock and tuner channels will automatically be 4 set when the antenna is connected and when the AC TV Back of VCR is first connected to the VCR ( Z pg . 7 ) . ( If " Auto " or " CH " is displayed on the front display CH3 CH4 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 . ) FINAL PREPARATION FOR NOTES : USE c The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR . The VCR's CH3 - Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel ( 3 or 4 ) CH4 switch , on the back of the VCR , sets the VCR channel to by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in CH3 or CH4 . 5 the illustration . c The CH3 – CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position . You can now perform simple playback ( Z pg . 23 ) or Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and simple recording ( Z pg . 24 ) . set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3 – CH4 switch setting . c If RF connection to TV is used , when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture . c Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV , you must also connect it using the RF cable . This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another ( Z pg . 36 ) . c For full identification of the VCR's rear panel , refer to the Index ( REAR VIEW Z pg . 58 ) .
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INITIAL SETTINGS EN 7 The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR . The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function . Plug & Play The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels . We call this TV channel the “ Host Channel � and it is a PBS channel in your area . Auto Clock Set / Auto Tuner Set PLUG & PLAY SETUP Connect the antenna cable to the VCR ( Z pg . 6 ) . Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet . Do not 1 power on the VCR . The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set . 2 2 c Auto clock set is performed first . The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR 8 6 / 5 q to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock . " Auto " blinks on the front display panel during Auto clock set . c Auto channel set is performed next . The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR . It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CH ▲ ▼ buttons . It skips non - receivable channels . During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned IMPORTANT and set . c Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while c When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the Plug & Play is in progress . correct time is displayed . c If you perform Plug & Play successfully , there’s no need to c If " AUTO CLOCK SET " or " SEMI - AUTO CLOCK SET " perform the Clock ( Z pg . 9 ) and Tuner ( Z pg . 12 ) is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on procedures . If , however , you want to add or delete page 10 , the clock will be adjusted automatically by channels , refer to “ Add Or Delete A Channel � on page 14 . the Host PBS every hour on the hour ( except for 11 : 00 PM , midnight , 1 : 00 AM and 2 : 00 AM ) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data . ( This ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS automatic clock adjustment can only be performed If you perform the Plug & Play procedure . . . when the VCR’s power is turned off . The clock will c Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet . ( If you have on the VCR , not on the actual real time . ) The default more than one PBS channel , you may have to select an setting is " AUTO CLOCK SET " . alternative PBS channel if Plug & Play is not successful . ) c If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display c If there is no PBS channel in your area , perform the panel , you may be receiving the clock setting data of Manual Clock Set procedure ( Z pg . 11 ) . a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone , or an c For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system . In this power must be off and the cable box must be set to the case , perform the Semi - Auto ( Z pg . 10 ) or Manual PBS channel at clock adjustment times . Clock Set ( Z pg . 11 ) procedure . Auto channel set has c If you perform Plug & Play successfully , D.S.T . will be set to already taken place and it need not be set again . “ AUTO � . At the D.S.T . adjustment time ( Z pg . 11 ) , your c If “ - - : - - � appears on the display , your antenna cable VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be set to may not be connected to the VCR , there may not be a the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T . adjustment Host PBS signal available in your area , or your cable to take place . If the clock is not set correctly , change the box may not be set to the PBS channel . Ensure that the D.S.T . setting to “ ON � or “ OFF . See step 9 of Semi - Auto antenna cable is connected correctly . If you use a cable procedure ( Z pg . 10 ) or step 6 of Manual procedure ( Z box ensure that your local PBS is selected on your cable pg . 11 ) . box ( Z ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS ) . Then power on and power off the VCR ; the Plug & Play function will be automatically reactivated and " Auto " NOTE : will be displayed on the VCR's front panel . If everything If the memory backup fails , because of a power outage or because is connected and set correctly , perform the Manual the AC was removed from the VCR , Plug & Play will be performed Clock Set procedure ( Z pg . 11 ) . Auto channel set has when power is restored to the VCR . not yet taken place , so please also perform the “ Set Receivable Channels � procedure ( Z pg . 12 ) . PM During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Plug & Play Completed " Auto " blinks . The channel numbers are displayed The current time ( including as they are scanned and set . AM / PM ) is displayed .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 8 EN This VCR offers you the choice to view on - screen messages in English , Spanish or French ( not including messages superimposed on the TV picture ) . Select the desired language using this Language procedure . The default setting is " ENGLISH " . TURN ON THE VCR Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV Press POWER . mode ) . 1 POWER ACCESS ON - SCREEN MENUMENU Press MENU as many times as necessary . 2 2 2 5 / 8 6 q ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN CH5 � At the Main Menu OKscreen , MAIN MENU move the highlight bar PROGRAM SET 3 ( arrow ) to “ CUSTOM SET � FUNCTION SET by pressing CH5 or � TUNER SET SHUTTLE PLUS % , then = CUSTOM SET � AUTO PICTURE press OK . VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END POWER ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN 1 2 3 The messages are preset to CUSTOM SET appear in English . If you want OVERRIDE 6 4 5 AUTO CLOCK SET 4 to see them in Spanish or = LANGUAGE SELECT 9 7 8 French , move the highlight VCR PLUS + SET - UP bar ( arrow ) to “ LANGUAGE DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT 0 DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET H5 SELECT � by pressing C � % or SHUTTLE PLUS � , PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) CH5 � then press OK . PRESS ( MENU ) TO END SELECT LANGUAGE At the Language Select LANGUAGE SELECT screen , move the highlight = ENGLISH 5 bar ( arrow ) to the desired ESPAÑOL language by pressing FRANCAIS H5 C � or SHUTTLE PLUS % � , then press MENU as OK MENU many times as necessary to PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT return to the normal PRESS ( MENU ) TO END screen . SHUTTLE PLUS % �
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EN 9 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function . Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto , Semi - Auto or Manual clock setting procedure . Each procedure starts from step 5 . * Auto Clock need only be selected if Semi - Auto or Manual had previously been selected . Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV Preparation mode ) . TURN ON THE VCR POWER Press POWER . 1 MENU ACCESS ON - SCREEN 2 2 MENU 5 / 8 6 q Press MENU as many times as necessary . 2 CH OK ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen , MAIN MENU move the highlight bar PROGRAM SET 3 ( arrow ) to “ CUSTOM SET � FUNCTION SET 5 � by pressing CH or TUNER SET % � , = CUSTOM SET SHUTTLE PLUS then POWER AUTO PICTURE press OK . VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 1 2 3 6 ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE 4 5 9 7 8 SELECT SCREEN Move the highlight bar CUSTOM SET 0 ( arrow ) at the Custom Set = OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET 4 screen to “ OVERRIDE CH LANGUAGE SELECT AUTO CLOCK SET � by VCR PLUS + SET - UP pressing CH5 or � DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SHUTTLE PLUS % , then � press OK . PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END OK MENU SHUTTLE PLUS
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 10 EN Semi - Auto SELECT MODE MENU At the Override Auto OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET Clock Set screen , move the 5 highlight bar ( arrow ) to 2 2 AUTO CLOCK SET “ SEMI - AUTO CLOCK SET � = SEMI – AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CH ▲ ▼ or MANUAL CLOCK SET 8 6 / 5 q SHUTTLE PLUS % , then � press OK . PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END CH OK ACCESS SELECT SCREENS At the Semi - Auto Clock Set SEMI – AUTO CLOCK SET screen , move the highlight 6 bar ( arrow ) to the desired = HOST CHANNEL SELECT mode by pressing CH ▲ ▼ TIME ZONE SELECT % D.S.T . SELECT or SHUTTLE PLUS � , then press OK . PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) To select the Host Channel PRESS ( MENU ) TO END — step 7 To select the Time Zone — step 8 1 2 3 To select the D.S.T . mode — step 9 6 4 5 NOTE : 9 7 8 The time that has been set previously by the Plug & Play function will be erased when any of the three 0 settings mentioned above is changed . CH SELECT HOST CHANNEL You can either select HOST CHANNEL SELECT " AUTO " , or enter a PBS ( CATV ) 7 channel number . For CH AUTO automatic selection , press MENU if " AUTO " is highlighted on the Host Channel Select screen . To PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT manually select " AUTO " or PRESS ( MENU ) TO END OK the PBS channel , press MENU CH ▲ ▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS % to cycle through � " AUTO " or the channel numbers ( hold button down to SHUTTLE PLUS speed through numbers ) and stop when the desired number appears . Press MENU and the Semi - Auto Clock Set screen reappears . NOTES : c For cable box users : Select " AUTO " or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels , and set the cable box to the PBS channel . c There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data .
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EN 11 Manual SELECT TIME ZONE You can select the zone TIME ZONE SELECT SELECT MODE automatically or manually = AUTO 8 by pressing CH ▲ ▼ or At the Override Auto Clock Set screen ( Z pg . 10 ) , move MANUAL SHUTTLE PLUS % . If an � the highlight bar ( arrow ) to “ MANUAL CLOCK SET � by incorrect time is displayed % � , 5 pressing CH ▲ ▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK . you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT SET DATE , TIME AND D.S.T . channel from an adjacent PRESS ( MENU ) TO END The Manual Clock Set time zone or from an MANUAL CLOCK SET screen is displayed and the incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system . If you DATE 1 / 1 / 97 WED 6 month digit begins selected " AUTO " in step 7 select " MANUAL " and select TIME – – : – – AM blinking . Press the the correct time zone manually . D.S.T . ON appropriate NUMBER keys c If you selected " AUTO " , press MENU to return to the to set the date and time ( if PRESS NUMBER KEY ( O – 9 ) Semi - Auto Clock Set screen . only 1 digit , press " 0 " first ) . OR ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) c If you selected PRESS ( MENU ) TO END Press CH ▲ ▼ or SHUTTLE TIME ZONE SELECT " MANUAL " , press OK % � PLUS to set AM / PM = ATLANTIC EASTERN and the screen to the and D.S.T . ( Daylight Saving Time ) . Press OK after AM / CENTRAL right appears . Move the PM and D.S.T . settings . MOUNTAIN highlight bar ( arrow ) to Set D.S.T . to " ON " to set the D.S.T . according to the PACIFIC your choice by pressing ALASKA VCR's clock or to " OFF " if D.S.T . doesn't apply to you . HAWAII CH ▲ ▼ or SHUTTLE When you’re finished with this set - up procedure , press PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT % PLUS � , then press PRESS ( MENU ) TO END MENU to start the clock . MENU twice to return to the Semi - Auto Clock Set screen . NOTES : % � c CH ▲ ▼ and SHUTTLE PLUS can be used to SELECT D.S.T . MODE perform all operations . ( In this case , press OK after You have three choices : each setting . ) a – Select “ AUTO � and the c At the Manual Clock Set screen , the setting that can D.S.T . SELECT 9 adjustment to your VCR’s be set blinks . When setting of a highlighted item is clock will be made = AUTO completed , the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to ON according to the incoming the next item . OFF signal from the host channel . b – Select “ ON � and the MAKE CORRECTIONS PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT adjustment will be made To change any of the settings , press OK or SHUTTLE PRESS ( MENU ) TO END � % based on the clock itself . PLUS until the item you want to change blinks , then c – Select “ OFF � if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to 7 set as in step 6 . you . Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to your choice by H5 % � pressing C or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press � MENU and the Semi - Auto Clock Set screen reappears . Auto SELECT MODE IMPORTANT Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi - Auto Clock Set At the Override Auto Clock Set screen , move the procedure . " Auto " will appear on the front display panel when highlight bar ( arrow ) to " AUTO CLOCK SET " by the clock is being set . The current time will appear 5 pressing CH ▲ ▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS % , then power off � automatically when the clock is set . the VCR . Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted . The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11 : 00 PM , midnight , 1 : 00 AM and 2 : 00 AM . ( The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR , not on the actual real time . ) * * 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 .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 12 EN Set Receivable Channels Tuner TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER . 1 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV mode ) . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . POWER 2 MENU ACCESS TUNER SET 2 2 SCREEN 8 6 / 5 q Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU ( arrow ) to " TUNER SET " by PROGRAM SET H5 3 pressing C � or FUNCTION SET % � , SHUTTLE PLUS then CH = TUNER SET OK press OK . CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL POWER SET Move the highlight bar TUNER SET ( arrow ) to " AUTO BAND 4 CHANNEL SET " by 1 2 3 AFC pressing CH5 or � = AUTO CHANNEL SET SHUTTLE PLUS % , then � MANUAL CHANNEL SET 6 4 5 press OK . 9 7 8 PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) c Receivable channels in PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 0 your area are automatically assigned to CH 5 � the CH buttons , and AUTO CHANNEL SET non - receivable channels are skipped . SCANNING . . . NOTES : c At the end of Auto Channel Set , “ SCAN PRESS ( MENU ) TO END COMPLETED � appears on screen . c If the scan was unsuccessful , “ SCAN COMPLETED – OK NO SIGNAL � appears on screen . Check the MENU connections and start again . SHUTTLE PLUS RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 5
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EN 13 INFORMATION The VCR detects the band ( TV or CATV ) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set . MENU If necessary , you can check the setting at the Band screen after Auto Channel Set has set the channels . c At the Tuner Set screen , move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to 2 2 " BAND " by pressing CH 5 or SHUTTLE PLUS % , then � � press OK . 8 6 / 5 q BAND TUNER SET TV CH = BAND OK = CATV AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END PRESS ( MENU ) TO END c Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen . 1 2 3 6 4 5 9 7 8 0 CH OK MENU SHUTTLE PLUS
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 14 EN Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS TUNER SET MENU SCREEN Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner 2 2 procedure on page 12 . 1 8 6 / 5 q c To add a channel , go to step 2 . c To delete a channel , skip to step 4 . CH ACCESS AFC SCREEN OK Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to " AFC " by pressing 5 % � , CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK . 2 MAKE SELECTION Move the highlight bar AFC ( arrow ) to " SPCL " by NORM H5 3 pressing C � or = SPCL % � , SHUTTLE PLUS then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen . 1 2 3 PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT NUMBER c AFC set to SPCL ( special ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 6 4 5 is necessary for tuning on certain CATV systems . 9 7 8 0 CH.SKIP ACCESS MANUAL CH CHANNEL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to " MANUAL CHANNEL SET " by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS % , then � � 4 press OK . ADD STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number OK MANUAL CHANNEL SET using the NUMBER keys or MENU ( CATV ) 5 by pressing CH5 or � CH 125 ADD SHUTTLE PLUS % , then � SHUTTLE PLUS press ADD to add or CH.SKIP to delete . Repeat SELECT CH NO . ADD for each channel you want PRESS ( ADD / SKIP ) to store or skip . PRESS ( MENU ) TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 6
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EN 15 This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box ( descrambler ) . The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer - recording . The Controller is effective for recording shows Cable Box that have been programmed using VCR Plus + ( Z pg . 38 ) or On - Screen Timer Programming ( Z pg . 40 ) . Control Situate And Connect Controller Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR . Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter SITUATE CONTROLLER pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor . Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is Attention : 1 unobstructed . The Controller can also control a DBS receiver . If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used , position the controller so its ATTACH CONTROLLER signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the cable box Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips . and DBS receiver . 2 * Controller PEAC 0370 is available Cable box optionally at your JVC dealer . CONNECT CABLE BOX TO VCR The connection method depends on the type of cable box you have . 3 If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . . . . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR ; if you use the input connec - tors other than the rear panel AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors , be sure to select the correct external input Your VCR mode as described in step 4 , 5 , 9 – 11 on page 46 . Set * Controller ( not supplied ) the VCR to channel " AU " to use the cable box . ( suggested locations ) If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO Cable box OUT connectors . . . . . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable box to the ANT.IN connector on the rear of your VCR . Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box RF output ( see page 16 also ) . NOTE : Controller Refer to your cable box’s instruction manual during Transmitter connection . CONNECT CONTROLLER Connected to Connected ANT . IN to VIDEO / TO VCR AUDIO IN Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR . 4 About Your Cable Box Your VCR This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box . CABLE � c The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your BOX Cable Box . This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote Control Unit . c 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 Control unit , refer to page 49 . To set up the Controller go to page 16 .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 16 EN Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV ACCESS CUSTOM SET mode ) . SCREEN Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � MAIN MENU PLUS % � to move the POWER PROGRAM SET 3 highlight bar ( arrow ) to FUNCTION SET “ CUSTOM SET � , then TUNER SET MENU press OK . = CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) 2 2 PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 8 6 / 5 q ACCESS VCR PLUS + SET - UP SCREEN CH OK H5 Press C � or SHUTTLE CUSTOM SET % � OVERRIDE PLUS to move the AUTO CLOCK SET 4 highlight bar ( arrow ) to LANGUAGE SELECT “ VCR PLUS + SET - UP � , = VCR PLUS + SET - UP POWER then press OK . DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 1 2 3 6 4 5 ACCESS CABLE BOX 9 7 8 OUTPUT SCREEN 0 H5 Press C or SHUTTLE � VCR PLUS + SET - UP % � PLUS to move the GUIDE CHANNEL SET CH 5 highlight bar ( arrow ) to GUIDE CHANNEL MAP “ CABLE BOX OUTPUT � , = CABLE BOX OUTPUT then press OK . CABLE BOX BRAND SET PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END SELECT CABLE BOX OK OUTPUT CHANNEL MENU Your selection depends on CABLE BOX OUTPUT how your cable box is = OFF SHUTTLE PLUS ON CH2 6 connected to your VCR . ON CH3 ON CH4 If your cable box is ON CH5 connected to your VCR ON CH6 ON LINE using an RF connection . . . PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT H5 . . . press C � or PRESS ( MENU ) TO END % � SHUTTLE PLUS to Set Cable Box Output move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to the channel number Channel representing the cable box’s output ( 2 – 6 ) . If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO / VIDEO IN connectors . . . TURN ON THE VCR 5 % � . . . press CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS to move the Press POWER . highlight bar ( arrow ) to “ ON LINE � . 1 RETURN TO VCR PLUS + SET - UP SCREEN ACCESS MAIN MENU Press MENU . SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 7 2
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EN 17 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST Set Cable Box Brand BRAND CODE TURN ON CABLE BOX ARCHER 49 , 52 , 53 , 54 CABLEVIEW 49 , 53 Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable Box . CITIZEN 49 , 53 1 CURTIS 9 , 10 , 62 , 63 DIAMOND 52 , 53 , 54 ACCESS CABLE BOX EAGLE 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 EASTERN 51 BRAND SET SCREEN GC BRAND 49 , 53 At the VCR Plus + Set - Up VCR PLUS + SET - UP GEMINI 8 , 56 screen , press CH5 or � GUIDE CHANNEL SET 2 SHUTTLE PLUS % � to GENERAL ELECTRIC 67 GUIDE CHANNEL MAP move the highlight bar GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7,8 CABLE BOX OUTPUT ( arrow ) to “ CABLE BOX = CABLE BOX BRAND SET HAMLIN 15 , 16 , 17,18 BRAND SET � , then press JERROLD 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 OK . PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) MACOM , HITACHI 57 , 58 , 59 PRESS ( MENU ) TO END MAGNAVOX 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 43 MOVIETIME 44 , 45 , 46 ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND NSC 44 , 45 , 46 Press the appropriate CABLE BOX BRAND SET OAK 19 , 20 , 21 , 30 , 47 , 48 NUMBER keys to enter the PANASONIC 24 , 25 , 26 3 Cable Box Code from the 1 PHILIPS 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 42 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST to the right , then press OK . PIONEER 13 , 14 PULSER 49 , 53 PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) c If the cable box’s THEN ( OK ) RCA 24 , 25 , 26 channel changes to 9 , PRESS ( MENU ) TO END REGAL 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 33 setting is complete . c If there are more than one code number listed for REGENCY 51 your brand of cable box , repeat step 3 until the cable SAMSUNG 8 , 13 , 49 , 50 box’s channel changes to 9 . SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 9 , 10 , 62 , 63 c If you go through all listed code numbers and the SIGMA 19 , 20 , 21 channel doesn’t change , try all other numbers between 1 and 69 . That is because , maybe , your SL MARX 8 , 13 , 49 , 50 cable box model is not listed . SPRUCER 24 , 25 , 26 STARGATE 8 , 13 , 49 , 50 RETURN TO NORMAL SYLVANIA 29 TEKNIKA 68 , 69 SCREEN TELECAPTION 27 Press MENU as many times as necessary . TELEVIEW 8 , 13 , 49 , 50 TEXSCAN 28 , 29 4 TOCOM 22 , 23 , 64 , 65 , 66 Z pg . 18 ) . You can now set up the VCR Plus + feature ( UNIKA 52 , 53 , 54 UNIVERSAL 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 VIDEOWAY 11 , 12 , 60 , 61 NOTES : VIDEO TECH 55 c Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many VIDTER 55 different cable box brands , it is possible that it will not work VIEWSTAR 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 with your cable box . ZENITH 11 , 12 , 60 , 61 c If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and 69 , you can’t use the Controller to change cable box channels . In this case , make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording . Please contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with one that is compat - ible with your VCR . c The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording . c If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote control ( has no remote sensor ) , you can’t 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 of timer recording . c For customers in U.S.A . : If you are unable to set the Control - ler , please contact JVC toll free at 1 - 800 - 252 - 5722 .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 18 EN The VCR Plus + timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel , date , start and stop time data when setting the timer record function . Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record ( found in most TV listings ) VCR Plus + and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed . Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the channel numbers that they are received on in your area , you may Setup have to make certain changes in your VCR’s “ Guide Channel Set � menu to get proper results . Please read the following information carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform . Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV Before VCR Plus + setup you must have performed the following mode ) . procedures : c Plug & Play ( Z pg . 7 ) POWERor Clock setting ( Z pg . 9 ) Tuner setting ( Z pg . MENU12 ) c Cable box setting if you receive your TV channels through a cable box ( Z pg . 15 ) 2 2 Channel Number Matching Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “ Guide Channel � 5 / 8 6 q number assigned to each station for purposes of VCR Plus + programming . Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are CH the same as the channel number on which each is received OKby your VCR or cable box . * * SPECIAL NOTES FOR CABLE SUBSCRIBERS * * c In many instances , cable TV stations have VCR Plus + Guide Channel numbers that DO NOT match the number of the channel on which you receive the station . Check your TV listings , or contact your cable supplier for details . c Many normal broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable . POWER Check your TV listing , or contact your cable supplier for details . If the numbers match , go directly to “ VCR Plus + Timer Programming � ( Z pg . 38 ) . 1 2 3 If the numbers are different , and you want to be able to timer 6 4 5 record programs from those stations , you have to inform the 9 VCR of the mismatch . Go to step 1 . If you will not want to timer 7 8 record from those stations , you can go directly to “ VCR Plus + 0 Timer Programming � ( Z pg . 38 ) . CH TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER . 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN OK Press MENU as many times as necessary . MENU 2 SHUTTLE PLUS
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EN 19 ACCESS CUSTOM SET INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL SCREEN NUMBER ( Ex . ) If WNJU ( Ind . ) is Press CH5 or SHUTTLE Press CH5 , SHUTTLE � � MAIN MENU received on channel 47 PLUS % � to move the PLUS % � or the PROGRAM SET 3 highlight bar ( arrow ) to 7 appropriate NUMBER keys GUIDE CHANNEL SET FUNCTION SET “ CUSTOM SET � , then to input the number of the TUNER SET GUIDE CH : 6 press OK . channel on which the = CUSTOM SET VCR CH : 47 AUTO PICTURE Guide Channel’s broad - VIDEO STABILIZER casts are received . Then PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) press OK . PRESS ( MENU ) TO END PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) OR ( 5 � ) , THEN ( OK ) c If there is more than one PRESS ( MENU ) TO END mismatch , repeat steps 6 ACCESS VCR PLUS + SET - UP and 7 for each instance . SCREEN H5 Press C � or SHUTTLE RETURN TO VCR PLUS + CUSTOM SET % � PLUS to move the OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET SET - UP SCREEN 4 highlight bar ( arrow ) to LANGUAGE SELECT “ VCR PLUS + SET - UP � , Press MENU . = VCR PLUS + SET - UP then press OK . DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET 8 PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END CHECK INPUT DATA H5 Press C � or SHUTTLE VCR PLUS + SET - UP ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL % � PLUS to move the GUIDE CHANNEL SET 9 highlight bar ( arrow ) to = GUIDE CHANNEL MAP SET SCREEN “ GUIDE CHANNEL MAP � , CABLE BOX OUTPUT CABLE BOX BRAND SET then press OK . H5 Press C or SHUTTLE � VCR PLUS + SET - UP % � PLUS to move the c The Guide Channel and = GUIDE CHANNEL SET 5 highlight bar ( arrow ) to PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) GUIDE CHANNEL MAP VCR or cable box PRESS ( MENU ) TO END “ GUIDE CHANNEL SET � , CABLE BOX OUTPUT channel numbers you then press OK . CABLE BOX BRAND SET input appear on the GUIDE CHANNEL MAP screen in ascending PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) GUIDE : VCR GUIDE : VCR order . Check to ensure PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 6 : 47 10 : 55 you’ve entered them 12 : 41 15 : 38 correctly . 33 : 28 67 : 49 c If you entered more than INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL 10 sets of numbers , press PRESS ( OK ) TO NEXT OK to see the next set of NUMBER PRESS ( MENU ) TO END numbers . ( Ex . ) When inputting the Press CH5 , SHUTTLE � c Guide Channel Map contains only the Guide Channels Guide Channel number PLUS % � or the and VCR or CABLE channels that you entered . 6 for WNJU ( Ind . ) 6 appropriate NUMBER keys to input the Guide GUIDE CHANNEL SET Channel number as shown RETURN TO NORMAL GUIDE CH : 6 in the TV listing . Then VCR CH : 6 SCREEN press OK . Press MENU as many times as necessary . c If you receive your PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) channels with a cable 10 OR ( 5 � ) , THEN ( OK ) box and if you have PRESS ( MENU ) TO END properly set your Controller , “ CABLE CH � appears in place of “ VCR You can now use VCR Plus + for quick and simple timer CH � . If not , refer to pages 15 – 16 and re - perform the programming ( Z pg . 38 ) . procedure .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 20 EN The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS ( Direct Broadcast Satellite ) receiver and you wantng . your VCR to change to receiver's channels during timer recordi DBS Receiver The VCR can control the DBS Receiver during timer recording using its Controller . NOTES : Control c The Controller can automatically change the DBS Receiver channels when the VCR has been programmed using On - Suggested Location Screen Timer Programming ( Z pg . 40 ) . Place the DBS ( Direct Broadcast Satellite ) receiver on top of the Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode ; the VCR . Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller can not change the DBS Receiver channels during VCR Plus + Timer Recording . Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's c If a cable box is used simultaneously , it is recommended to remote sensor . connect the DBS receiver to your VCR using A / V inputs . Attention : Situate And Connect Controller 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 control sensors of both the DBS SITUATE CONTROLLER receiver and cable box . Place the Controller so that the path between itsor transmitter and the DBS receiver's remote sens is * Controller PEAC 0370 is unobstructed . available optionally at your 1 DBS receiver JVC dealer . ATTACH CONTROLLER Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips . 2 CONNECT DBS RECEIVER TO VCR Your VCR * Controller ( not supplied ) The connection method depends on the type of DBS receiver you have . ( suggested locations ) 3 DBS receiver If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . . . . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO tIN connectors on your VCR ; if you use the inpu uconnec - UTtt tors other than the rear panel AUDIO and VIDEO . Oinp connectors , be sure to select the correct external46 mode as described in step 4 , 5 , 9 – 11 on page Se Controller the VCR to channel " AU " to use the DBS Vreceiver.IDEO Transmitter If your DBS receiver doesn’t have AUDIO and OUT connectors . . . . . . connect the antenna output connector on the DBSr Connected receiver to the ANT . IN connector on the rear of you Connected to to VIDEO / tVCR.he ANT . IN AUDIO IN Set VCR tuner to the same channel as DBS receiver RF output . ( See page 21 also . ) NOTE : Refer to your DBS receiver's instruction manual during connection . Your VCR CABLE � CONNECT CONTROLLER BOX TO VCR Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR . About Your DBS Receiver 4 This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS Receiver . c The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your DBS Receiver . This eliminates the need for a separate DBS Receiver Remote Control Unit . c 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 Control unit , refer to page 50 . To set up the Controller go to page 21 .
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EN 21 Set DBS Receiver Output Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV mode ) . Channel TURN ON THE VCR POWER Press POWER . c Set the VCR to the channel ( 3 or 4 or AU ) on which MENU 1 the signals from the DBS receiver are received . 2 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU 8 6 / 5 q SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . CH 2 OK ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � MAIN MENU PLUS % � to move the PROGRAM SET 3 highlight bar ( arrow ) to FUNCTION SET “ CUSTOM SET � , then POWER TUNER SET press OK . = CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 1 2 3 6 4 5 ACCESS DBS RECEIVER 9 7 8 OUTPUT SCREEN 0 H5 Press C � or SHUTTLE CUSTOM SET % � PLUS to move the OVERRIDE CH AUTO CLOCK SET 4 highlight bar ( arrow ) to LANGUAGE SELECT “ DBS RECEIVER OUT - VCR PLUS + SET - UP PUT � , then press OK . = DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END SELECT DBS RECEIVER OK OUTPUT CHANNEL MENU Your selection depends on DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT how your DBS receiver is SHUTTLE PLUS = OFF 5 connected to your VCR . ON CH2 ON CH3 If your DBS receiver is ON LINE connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . . PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT H5 . . . press C � or PRESS ( MENU ) TO END % � SHUTTLE PLUS to move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to the channel number representing the DBS receiver's output ( 3 – 4 ) . If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO / VIDEO IN connectors . . . 5 % � . . . press CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS to move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to “ ON LINE � . RETURN TO CUSTOM SET SCREEN Press MENU . 6
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 22 EN Set DBS Receiver Brand TURN ON DBS RECEIVER MENU Select a channel other than channel 55 , 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver . 1 2 2 5 / 8 6 q ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN CH At the Custom Set screen , CUSTOM OKSET H5 press C � or SHUTTLE OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET % � 2 PLUS to move the LANGUAGE SELECT highlight bar ( arrow ) to VCR PLUS + SET - UP “ DBS RECEIVER BRAND DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT = DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SET � , then press OK . PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND 1 2 3 Press the appropriate DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET NUMBER NUMBER keys to enter the 6 4 5 3 DBS Receiver Code from 80 the following list , then 9 7 8 press OK . 0 The unit is pre - set to code PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) 80 ( RCA ) when shipped . THEN ( OK ) CH PRESS ( MENU ) TO END c If the DBS receiver's channel changes as follows , setting is complete : RCA or SONY [ 205 PRIMESTAR [ 55 ECHOSTAR [ 100 c After OK is pressed , the program currently received through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10 seconds . BRAND CODE OK MENU RCA ( DSS ) 80 SONY ( DSS ) 81 PRIMESTAR 90 SHUTTLE PLUS ECHOSTAR 91 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN NOTES : Press MENU as many times as necessary . c Depending on the type of DBS receiver , it is possible that the Controller will not work with it . 4 c If your DBS receiver doesn’t respond to the code , you can’t 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 of timer recording . c The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording . c If your DBS receiver is one that can’t be operated with a remote control ( has no remote sensor ) , you can’t 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 of timer recording . c For customers in U.S.A . : If you are unable to set the Control - ler , please contact JVC toll free at 1 - 800 - 252 - 5722 .
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING EN 23 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the window side is up , the rear label side is Simple facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is 1 pointing towards the VCR . Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting . Playback c The VCR’s power comes on automatically . c The counter is automatically reset to " 0H 00M 00S " . c If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed , playback begins automatically . Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV mode ) . FIND PROGRAM START POINT FF PLAY Press REW or FF if you want to rewind or fast forward to a different section of the tape . 2 2 2 START PLAYBACK 5 / 8 6 q Press PLAY . " AUTO PICTURE " appears on screen REW ( Z pg . 35 ) . STOP / EJECT3 STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP or STOP / EJECT . Then press STOP / EJECT to remove the cassette . 4 Usable cassettes Full - Size VHS 1 2 3 T - 30 ( ST - 30 * * ) T - 60 ( ST - 60 * * ) 6 4 5 T - 90 T - 120 ( ST - 120 * * ) 9 7 8 T - 160 ( ST - 160 * * ) 0 ST - 210 * * PLAY Compact VHS * TC - 20 ( ST - C20 * * ) TC - 30 ( ST - C30 * * ) TC - 40 ( ST - C40 * * ) FF ( Fast - Forward ) * Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on REW ( Rewind ) this video recorder . Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full - sized VHS cassette . * * This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes . However , it will record and STOPplay back regular VHS signals only . It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings .
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING ( cont . ) 24 EN LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact . If not , cover the Simple hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette . 1 Recording SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CH5 . Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys , � Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV then press ENTER . ( The channel changes after a few mode ) . 2 seconds whether you press ENTER or not . ) c If you use the RF connection , by pressing the TV / VCR PLAY button , select VCR mode to view the program to be recorded . REC SET TAPE SPEED 2 2 Press SP / EP to set the recording speed . 5 / 8 6 q 3 STOP / EJECT START RECORDING CH PAUSE Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control , or press REC on the VCR's front panel . 4 PAUSE / RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE . Press PLAY to resume recording . c During record pause , you can change the recording ENTER 5 channel by using the CH5 buttons or NUMBER keys . � 1 2 3 STOP RECORDING NUMBER 6 4 5 Press STOP or STOP / EJECT . Then press STOP / EJECT to remove the cassette . 9 7 8 6 0 TV / VCR CH Accidental erasure prevention SP / EP PLAY c To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette , remove its record safety tab . To record on it later , cover the hole with adhesive tape . PAUSE REC STOP Record safety tab
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES EN 25 Still Picture / Frame - By - Frame Playback Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE . If there is vertical jitter , use the Features CH 5 or � button to correct the picture . 1 FF ACTIVATE FRAME - BY - PLAY FRAME PLAYBACK Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time . 2 2 OR 2 8 6 / 5 q Press SHUTTLE PLUS “ or £ repeatedly to advance one frame at a time . REW Press SHUTTLE PLUS £ for forward frame by frame CH PAUSE playback or SHUTTLE PLUS “ for reverse frame by frame . To resume normal playback , press PLAY . Slow Motion / Reverse Slow 1 2 3 Motion 6 4 5 9 7 8 ACTIVATE SLOW - MOTION 0 PLAYBACK During still picture , press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS CH “ or £ . Release to return to still picture . PLAY 1 OR For hands - free slow - motion , press SHUTTLE PLUS “ during playback to decrease speed in the forward FF direction . Continue to press “ to select the various REW slow motion , reverse slow motion , reverse play and PAUSE reverse search modes . To resume normal playback , press PLAY . NOTE : If noise bars appear during slow motion , press CH 5 or � a few SHUTTLE PLUS times to remove the noise bars from screen . Variable - Speed Search / Reverse Motion Playback High - Speed Search ACTIVATE VARIABLE - SPEED ACTIVATE HIGH - SPEED SEARCH SEARCH During playback , press SHUTTLE PLUS “ or £ . During playback or still press FF for forward high - speed search , or REW for reverse high - speed search . c To increase the speed in the forward direction , 1 1 press £ repeatedly to select the various forward search modes . To resume normal playback , press PLAY . c To decrease the speed in the forward direction , press “ . c To play in reverse slow motion , and in reverse play NOTE : mode , continue to press “ after selecting all the For short searches , during playback or still press and hold FF or forward slow motion modes . REW for over 2 seconds . When released , normal playback resumes . To resume normal playback , press PLAY .
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 26 EN Manual Tracking Once playback begins , the VCR’s automatic tracking function REWis FF engaged . If noise appears in the picture , you can override this and make the adjustment manually . ENGAGE MANUAL 2 2 TRACKING MODE 5 / 8 6 q During playback , press the CH5 and buttons on the � VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the 1 automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking CH adjust . ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING Press CH5 or on the VCR's front panel or remote . � Press briefly for fine adjust , or press and hold for coarse 2 adjust . Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved . RE - ENGAGE AUTOMATIC 1 2 3 TRACKING 6 4 5 Press the CH5 and buttons on the VCR's front panel � simultaneously . 9 7 8 3 c When automatic tracking is re - engaged , Auto Picture 0 is automatically activated . CH NOTES : c To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause . FF c Manual tracking is possible during hands - free slow - motion . REW During hands - free slow - motion playback , simply press CH5 or � on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking . Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on screen when , from the stop mode , you pressFF , REW , or perform an Index Search or Instant + + + B E ReView . The position of " " in relation to " B " ( Beginning ) or " E " ( End ) shows you where you are on COUNT 0 : 33 : 27 the tape . NOTE : " SUPERIMPOSE " must be set to " ON " , or the indicator will not appear ( Z pg . 28 ) .
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EN 27 Video Stabilizer You can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR . When this MENU function is set to " ON " , vertical vibration will be automatically corrected . * The default setting is " OFF " . 2 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU 5 / 8 6 q SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . CH OK 1 ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER SCREEN Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU ( arrow ) to " VIDEO PROGRAM SET 2 STABILIZER " by pressing FUNCTION SET CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS � TUNER SET % , then press OK . � CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE = VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) 1 2 3 PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 6 4 5 9 7 8 ACTIVATE VIDEO 0 STABILIZER Move the highlight bar VIDEO STABILIZER CH ( arrow ) to " ON " by = ON H5 3 pressing C � or OFF % � . SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END RETURN TO NORMAL OK MENU SCREEN Press MENU . SHUTTLE PLUS 4 NOTES : c Regardless of the setting , this function has no effect with SP recordings , during recording and during special - effects playback . c When you finish viewing the tape , be sure to set it back to " OFF " .
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 28 EN Superimpose This function , switchable between ON and OFF , determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen . MENU ACCESS MAIN MENU 2 2 SCREEN 8 6 / 5 q Press MENU as many times as necessary . 1 CH OK ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to " FUNCTION SET " by 5 % � pressing CH or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press OK . � OSD 2 1 2 3 ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE 6 4 5 SCREEN 9 7 8 Move the highlight bar FUNCTION AUTO TIMER ( arrow ) to " SUPERIMPOSE " 0 = SUPERIMPOSE H5 3 by pressing C or � 2ND AUDIO % � SHUTTLE PLUS , then AUDIO MONITOR CH press OK . AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar SUPERIMPOSE ( arrow ) to " ON " or " OFF " by = ON 4 pressing CH 5 or � OK OFF MENU SHUTTLE PLUS % � . SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END RETURN TO NORMAL To recall an indication SCREEN 1 Press OSD . n All indications corresponding to the current status are Press MENU as many times as necessary . displayed for 5 seconds , leaving the counter information , and RECORD / PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode , on 5 the screen . ( No indication during still and search . ) 2 Press OSD again to clear the display . NOTE : If you engage the Record Pause mode , RECORD / PAUSE ( or ITR followed by the elapsed time / PAUSE ) is displayed whether " SUPERIMPOSE " is set to " ON " or " OFF " . The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing . Operation mode Tuned - in channel or AUX ( iliary ) mode When the operation mode is changed , CH 125 RECORD THU 12 : 00 AM PAUSE When the channel is changed , the new the new mode is displayed — RECORD ] SP channel is displayed on the screen for 5 ( 5 sec . ) , PLAY ( 5 sec . ) , FF / REW ( 5 sec . seconds . when engaged from Stop mode ) , + + + B E RECORD PAUSE ( for as long as Pause is Clock time engaged ) , and ITR * : * * ( 5 sec . ) . INDEX - 1 Tape position indicator NORM MEMORY OFF Tape speed indicator HI – FI COUNT – 1 : 23 : 45 " Cassette Loaded " mark INDEX indication When a cassette is loaded , the mark is Counter reading displayed for 5 seconds . It blinks when the Counter memory on / off VCR's EJECT button is pushed . Audio mode indicators
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EN 29 Select The Soundtrack Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously ( Normal and Hi - Fi ) and play back the selected one , or both together . MENU ACCESS MAIN MENU 2 2 SCREEN 8 6 / 5 q Press MENU as many times as necessary during playback or when VCR is in stop mode . 1 CH OK ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to " FUNCTION SET " by 5 % � , pressing CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK . 2 ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR SCREEN Move the highlight bar FUNCTION 1 2 3 ( arrow ) to " AUDIO AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 3 MONITOR " by pressing 6 4 5 2ND AUDIO H5 C � or SHUTTLE PLUS = AUDIO MONITOR % � , 9 then press OK . 7 8 AUX INPUT SPECIAL FUNCTION 0 PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END CH SELECT MODE You have three choices : AUDIO MONITOR a – Hi - Fi = HI – FI 4 b – Normal NORM c – Mix MIX Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to your choice by PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT OK PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 5 � pressing CH or MENU % � . SHUTTLE PLUS SHUTTLE PLUS RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 5 NOTES : c If the tape being played back has no Hi - Fi soundtrack , the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make at the Audio Monitor screen . c If RF connection is used for TV , even if Hi - Fi audio monitor is selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in both loudspeakers .
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 30 EN Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each FF recording . You can find and automatically play back from the PLAY start of any recording using the Index Search function . START SEARCH 2 2 REW While the tape is stopped , press SHUTTLE PLUS “ 5 / 8 6 q or £ . 1 ACCESS DISTANT CODE REVIEW To access a recording 2 – 9 index codes away , press SHUTTLE PLUS “ or £ repeatedly until the 2 correct number is displayed on screen ( only if SUPER - IMPOSE is set to ON ( Z pg . 28 ) . Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located . c If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program . REVIEW NOTE : 1 2 3 An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed . 6 4 5 9 7 8 Instant ReView 0 At the press of a button , you can power up your VCR , rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer - recorded program . PLAY ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged , press FF REVIEW . REW 1 c The power comes on and the VCR searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timer - recorded program , then begins playback automatically . SKIP SEARCH c You can access a program 2 – 9 index codes away from the current position on the tape . If , for example , you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch the third one , press REVIEW three times . SHUTTLE PLUS c If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program . c If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is pressed , it will play the tape from the beginning . It will not fast forward to an index code . c The Instant Review function will also operate if the VCR's power is on . Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback . Each press initiates a 30 - second period of fast - motion 1 playback . Normal playback resumes automatically . NOTE : To return to normal playback during a Skip Search , press PLAY .
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EN 31 Repeat Playback POWER FF PLAY START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY ( until " PLAY " blinks on the front display panel ) during playback , then release . 2 2 1 REW SP VCR PLAY 5 / 8 6 q H M S c The entire tape is played back 20 times . STOP PAUSE STOP REPEAT To stop , press STOP at any time . 2 NOTE : Pressing PLAY , REW , FF , PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS “ or £ also stops Repeat Playback . POWER Counter Reset 1 2 3 RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 6 4 5 Press C.RESET . 9 7 8 1 NOTE : TIMER 0 C.RESET By pressing the DISPLAY button , you can change the display to show the counter reading , channel number or clock time . ( Channel number is not displayed during PLAY playback . ) DISPLAY FF REW Counter Memory When REW or FF is pressed , with the Counter Memory activated , the tape will return to the counter position " zero " . C.MEMORY STOP ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY SHUTTLE PLUS Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to have quick access to later . The counter reads “ 0H 00M 00S � . 1 Then press C.MEMORY . The Counter Memory indicator ( " M " ) in the front display panel lights . RETURN TO COUNTER Next - Function Memory POSITION ZERO The Next Function Memory “ tells � the VCR what to do after Press STOP ( during playback ) , then press REW or FF . rewinding . * Before continuing , ensure that the VCR is in stop The tape rewinds or fast - forwards and stops at approxi - mode . 2 mately “ 0H 00M 00S � automatically . a – For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . c To cancel Counter Memory , press C.MEMORY . . . . press REW , then press PLAY within 2 seconds . b – For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW , then press POWER within 2 seconds . c – For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW , then press TIMER within 2 seconds . NOTE : If you want the " next function " to automatically start when the counter reads " 0H 00M 00S " ( instead of at the beginning of the tape ) , press C . MEMORY so that the counter memory indicator appears on the front display panel before pressing REW .
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 32 EN AV COMPU LINK Playback POWER Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components , including amplifiers ( or receivers ) and televisions . AV COMPU MENU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo - nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors . For example : simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY 2 2 and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on , the TV's AV mode is selected and the VCR goes into play mode . 8 6 / 5 q ( PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety tab is removed . ) CH OK MAKE CONNECTION Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration on page 33 . 1 c The mini - plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini - plug to mono 3.5 mm mini - plug connector . TURN ON THE VCR POWER Press POWER . 2 1 2 3 ACCESS MAIN MENU 6 4 5 SCREEN 9 7 8 Press MENU as many times as necessary . 0 3 CH ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN H5 % � Press C or SHUTTLE PLUS to move the � highlight bar ( arrow ) to “ FUNCTION SET � , then press 4 OK . ACCESS SPECIAL OK MENU FUNCTION SCREEN H5 Press C or SHUTTLE � FUNCTION SHUTTLE PLUS % � PLUS to move the AUTO TIMER SUPERIMPOSE 5 highlight bar ( arrow ) to 2ND AUDIO “ SPECIAL FUNCTION � , AUDIO MONITOR then press OK . AUX INPUT = SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END
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EN 33 ENABLE AV COMPU LINK PLAY PLAYBACK MENU Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � SPECIAL FUNCTION PLUS % � to move the PAUSE 6 highlight bar ( arrow ) to 2 2 = AV COMPU - LINK “ AV COMPU LINK � . 8 6 / 5 q PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END CH RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 1 2 3 Press MENU as many times as necessary . 6 4 5 7 9 7 8 PERFORM AV COMPU LINK 0 PLAYBACK CH Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY ( if the cassette’s PLAY record safety tab has been removed , playback begins 8 automatically ) . Linked components are turned on , and the TV set to its AV mode , automatically ! NOTE : Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have . Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this MENU connection . SHUTTLE PLUS PAUSE / Example AV COMPU LINK Your VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Mini - plug cable AV COMPU ( not supplied ) LINK II Audio / Video ( VCR ONLY ) cable AUDIO IN ( not supplied ) VIDEO IN AV COMPU LINK Television
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 34 EN Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics to ensure the best possible playback picture . It checks and compensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning of automatic tracking when playback is selected . Auto Picture Preparation Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV mode ) . TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER . POWER 1 MENU ACCESS MAIN MENU 2 2 SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 8 6 / 5 q 2 CH OK ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � MAIN MENU PLUS % to move the � PROGRAM SET 3 highlight bar ( arrow ) to FUNCTION SET “ AUTO PICTURE � , then TUNER SET press OK . CUSTOM SET POWER = AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 1 2 3 SELECT MODE 6 4 5 Move the highlight bar AUTO PICTURE 9 7 8 ( arrow ) to " ON " by pressing = ON 4 CH 5 or SHUTTLE PLUS � 0 OFF % � . CH NOTE : When using rental tapes , PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END or tapes recorded on other VCRs , select " ON " or " OFF " as desired to give the best picture . RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN OK Press MENU . MENU 5 SHUTTLE PLUS
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EN 35 Playback PLAY The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback . Perform steps 1 and 2 on page 23 ( " Simple Playback " ) before continuing . 2 2 8 6 / 5 q START PLAYBACK Press PLAY . c The VCR adjusts the 1 playback picture quality AUTO PICTURE based on the quality of the tape in use . NOTE : c The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking . Even though the screen doesn't appear after that , the Auto Picture function is operative . c SUPERIMPOSE must be set to " ON " or the Auto Picture screen will not appear ( Z pg . 28 ) . 1 2 3 6 4 5 9 7 8 0 PLAY
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 36 EN Record One Program While Watching Another Recording ENGAGE TV MODE During recording . . . Features c Press TV / VCR . The VCR's VCR indicator goes out . ( If 1 you are using the RF connection ( Z pg . 6 ) to view the output from your VCR , the TV broadcast being recorded disappears . ) c If you are using the AV connection ( Z pg . 6 ) , to view the output from your VCR , change the TV's input mode from AV to TV . OSD SELECT CHANNEL FOR 1 2 3 VIEWING Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you 6 4 5 want to watch . 9 2 7 8 0 C.RESET Display Elapsed Recording Time TV / VCR RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Before recording starts , press C.RESET . The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the 1 tape runs . DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN During recording , press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time . All indications corresponding to the 2 current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds . The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time . Press OSD again to remove the display . c Make sure " SUPERIMPOSE " is set to " ON " ( Z pg . 28 ) . c The indications are not be recorded .
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EN 37 Stereo And SAP ( Second Audio Program ) MENU Your VCR’s built - in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi - channel TV Sound broadcasts . c The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during 2 2 stereo broadcast reception , and SAP lights during SAP program reception . 8 6 / 5 q c Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio . CH To Record Stereo Programs . . . OK . . . simply follow the basic recording procedure . To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . . Z pg . 29 ) . . . . select " HI - FI " at the Audio Monitor screen ( To Record SAP Programs . . . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 2 3 Press MENU . 6 4 5 1 9 7 8 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 0 SCREEN CH Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to " FUNCTION SET " by 5 % � , pressing CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK . 2 ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to " 2ND AUDIO " by 5 % � , pressing CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK . OK 3 MENU SELECT MODE SHUTTLE PLUS Move the highlight bar 2ND AUDIO ( arrow ) to " ON " by = ON H5 4 pressing C � or OFF % � . SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 5 NOTES : c If a SAP program is received , the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi - Fi tracks . The main audio program is not recorded . c If a non - SAP program is received , the main audio is recorded on both the Hi - Fi and Normal audio tracks .
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TIMER RECORDING 38 EN Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program which will be broadcast at some future time . The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus + VCR Plus + or On - Screen Timer Programming . ( Z pg . 38 or 40 ) Timer LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is present . Programming c The VCR’s power comes on automatically . 1 c Before VCR Plus + Timer programming , see " VCR Plus + ACCESS VCR PLUS + SCREEN Setup " on page 18 . c Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV Press MENU on the remote VCR PLUS + mode ) . control . 2 c The clock must be set in order to access the VCR Plus + screen . If you haven’t set the clock , the Main Menu screen PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO MAIN MENU appears when you press 2 2 MENU . Refer to page 7 for the Plug & Play procedure or page 9 for the clock 8 6 / 5 q setting procedure . ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV 3 program you wish to record . c To make corrections , press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number . c If the PlusCode number you input is incorrect , NUMBER " ERROR " may appear on the screen to advise you of 1 2 3 the error . This happens when the PlusCode number is " 8 " NUMBER for a program which has already passed . " ERROR " is 6 4 5 displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus + NUMBER " 9 " screen reappears ( step 2 ) . 9 7 8 0 CHECK INPUT DATA CANCEL Press OK and the Program PROGRAM 1 screen appears . ( VCR PLUS + 12345678 ) 4 The PlusCode number you DATE 12 / 24 WED START 12 : 00 PM entered appears in the SP / EP STOP 1 : 00 PM Program screen . Check to CHANNEL 40 SP make sure it’s accurate . PRESS ( 8 = DAILY , 9 = WEEKLY SP / EP = REC SPEED ) c To timer - record daily or PRESS ( MENU ) TO END weekly serials , press DAILY ( NUMBER “ 8 � ) or WEEKLY ( NUMBER “ 9 � ) . “ DAILY � or “ WEEKLY � OK appears on the Program screen . Pressing the button MENU again makes each corresponding display disappear . c If you made a mistake , press CANCEL and , after pressing MENU as many times as necessary to access the VCR Plus + screen , input the correct PlusCode number . SET TAPE SPEED Press SP / EP . 5
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EN 39 CHECK / CORRECT INPUT DATA If the data is correct as it is , go to step 7 . If not , press � % OK or SHUTTLE PLUS until the item you want to 6 change begins to blink . Then press the appropriate NUMBER keys , CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS % � to � obtain the desired setting . 1 2 3 NUMBER c If you are using a DBS receiver , the BAND indication 6 4 5 ( TV or CATV or DBS ) appears at right of the channel � % number display when OK or SHUTTLE PLUS is 9 7 8 pressed . See " ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER TIMER USERS " on page 41 . 0 CH RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . c Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen 7 ( Z pg . 43 ) . ENGAGE TIMER MODE OK Press TIMER . The VCR turns off automatically . MENU 8 SHUTTLE PLUS NOTES : c To disengage the timer before recording starts , press TIMER again . Pressing once more re - engages it . c In case of a power failure after programming , the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes . c When timer - recording cable channels received through a Cable Box , be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON .
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TIMER RECORDING ( cont . ) 40 EN You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows , as far as a year in advance . Remember , the clock must be set before you can program the timer ( Z pg . 7 or 9 ) . On - Screen LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact . If not , cover Timer the hole with adhesive tape , then load . 1 c The VCR comes on , and the counter is reset , automatically . Programming ACCESS ON - SCREEN Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 ( or AV MENU mode ) . Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen . 2 ACCESS PROGRAM SET 2 2 SCREEN 8 6 / 5 q Make sure the highlight bar ( arrow ) is on " PROGRAM SET " , then press OK . 3 CH MENU OK SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER Press the appropriate PROGRAM 1 NUMBER keys or CH 5 or � DATE – – / – – 4 SHUTTLE PLUS % to � START – – : – – AM select a vacant program STOP – – : – – AM number , then press OK . The CHANNEL – – SP first time you set the timer PRESS NUMBER KEY ( O – 9 ) 1 2 3 programming function , all OR ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) NUMBER the program numbers will PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 6 4 5 be blank ; in this case just NUMBER " 9 " press OK when the Program Set screen appears . 9 7 8 0 SET PROGRAM " 8 " NUMBER CH INFORMATION Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date , start / stop time and channel number . Press CH5 or � 5 SHUTTLE PLUS % to set AM / PM and tape speed ( SP � or EP ) . Press OK after AM / PM , channel number and tape speed settings . * If you are using a DBS receiver , see " ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS " on next page . c Any information comprised of 1 digit ( except ftheore OK channel number ) should have a " 0 " entered be it.or MENU H5 c It is possible to set all information using the C � % � s SHUTTLE PLUS button . ( In this case , pres OK after each setting . ) Do not ausete . SHUTTLE PLUS the CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS � button to set the d c At the Program Set screen , the setting that can be set blinks . When setting of a highlighted item is completed , the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item . * * You can record selected programs at the same ttimehe EXAMPLE every weekday , or once a week . Before entering If you program the VCR to timer month , press NUMBER key “ 8 � ( DAILY ) or aaa “ 9 � rs.rs.y PROGRAM 1 ( WEEKLY ) . Either " DAILY " or " WEEKLY " appeppee record a show on December 24 Press again and " DAILY " or " WEEKLY " disaor DATE 12 / 24 WED on channel 40 from 12 : 00 noon For weekly recording , the desired date f th d of START 12 : 00 PM to 1 : 00 PM in SP mode , the STOP 1 : 00 PM the week must be entered . screen will look like this : CHANNEL 40 SP PRESS NUMBER KEY ( O – 9 ) OR ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END
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EN 41 MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings , press OK or SHUTTLE � % PLUS until the item you want to change begins MENU 6 blinking . Then set as in step 5 . 2 2 RETURN TO NORMAL 8 6 / 5 q SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . c Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen CH 7 OK ( Z pg . 43 ) . ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER . The VCR turns off automatically . 8 NOTES : c To disengage the timer before recording starts , press TIMER again . Pressing once more re - engages it . 1 2 3 c In case of a power failure after programming , the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes . 6 4 5 c If you select " PROGRAM SET " without having set the date and 9 7 8 time , an error message appears . Follow its instructions . c If you enter a start time that has already passed , " ERROR " TIMER 0 appears on the screen and blinks . c Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date . CH c After timer recording is completed , the VCR’s power goes off automatically . c You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress ; the on - screen menu will not be recorded . c If the end of tape is reached during timer recording , the cassette is automatically ejected . c When timer - recording cable or satellite channels through an external tuner , be sure to keep the cable box or satellite receiver's power ON . OK MENU SHUTTLE PLUS ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a DBS receiver ( unless " DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT " is set to " OFFZ " pg . 21 ) , the BAND PROGRAM 1 indication ( TV or CATV or DBS ) appears to the right of the channel number display . If the channel DATE 12 / 24 WED number that has been entered requires that the band be set , the BAND indication starts blinking : START 12 : 00 PM a - TV : To timer - record a regular TV program received on the VCR . STOP 1 : 00 PM CHANNEL 110 DBS SP b - CATV : To timer - record a cable TV program received on the VCR , or through a cable box ( unless " CABLE BOX OUTPUT " is set to " OFF " Z pg . 16 ) . PRESS NUMBER KEY ( O – 9 ) c - DBS : To timer - record a satellite program received through a DBS receiver . OR ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END Press CH 5 � or SHUTTLE PLUS % � to select the appropriate band , then press OK . c If " BAND " is set to " TV " at the Band screen ( Z pg . 13 ) , CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen ; if it is set to " CATV " , TV will not be displayed .
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TIMER RECORDING ( cont . ) 42 EN Check And Cancel Programs POWER MENU DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER , then press POWER . 2 2 1 8 6 / 5 q ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN CH Press MENU as many times as OKnecessary . 2 ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 5 % � Press CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS to move the POWER highlight bar ( arrow ) to " PROGRAM SET " , then press 3 OK . 1 2 3 CHECK PROGRAM 6 4 5 INFORMATION 5 % � Press CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS to check the 9 7 8 programs in succession . TIMER 4 0 CANCEL CH To Cancel A Program . . . CANCEL A PROGRAM Press CANCEL . c Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary . 5 OK MENU RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN SHUTTLE PLUS Press MENU as many times as necessary . If there are still programs remaining , go to step 7 . 6 RE - ENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER again . 7
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EN 43 Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically MENU disengaged when the VCR is powered back on . 2 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 8 6 / 5 q Press MENU as many times as necessary . 1 CH OK ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to " FUNCTION SET " by 5 % � , pressing CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK . 2 ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN 1 2 3 Move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to " AUTO TIMER " by 5 % � pressing CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press OK . 6 4 5 3 Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below . 9 7 8 TIMER Or , during on - screen timer programming . . . 0 CH ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN In step 7 in the VCR Plus + Timer Programming ( Z pg . 38 ) or On - Screen Timer Programming procedure ( Z pg . 40 ) , 1 press MENU . SELECT MODE OK Move the highlight bar MENU AUTO TIMER ( arrow ) to your choice ON 2 ( " ON " or " OFF " ) by = OFF SHUTTLE PLUS H5 pressing C � or % � . SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 3 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 .
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TIMER RECORDING ( cont . ) 44 EN 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 . Instant Timer START RECORDING Press REC on the front panel . Recording 1 ( ITR ) ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again . REC blinks and 0 : 30 appears on the front display panel . 2 SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes , press 2 2 REC to extend the time . Each press extends recording 3 time by 30 minutes . 8 6 / 5 q NOTES : REC c You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel . c After you set the ITR time , the previous display reappears . c To check the remaining time , press REC once during record - ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds . Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 REC SP seconds , or you will round the recording time up to the next VCR 30 minute increment .
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EDITING EN 45 You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder . MAKE CONNECTIONS Edit To Or Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO 1 IN and AUDIO IN connectors . From Another c When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural VCR as the player , connect the player’s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder . VCR LOAD CASSETTES Insert the playback cassette into the player and the AUDIO OUT Player Your VCR cassette to be recorded on into the recorder . 2 SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE Set to AUX . With this VCR , press NUMBER key “ 0 � ( AU appears on the front display panel in place of a channel 3 number ) . VIDEOT NOTE : OU When using this VCR as the recorder , make sure to select " FRONT " or " REAR " ( depending on which input connectors you use ) at the Aux Input Screen . ( To select the correct AUX Audio / Video cable input connector , follow steps 4 , 5 , 9 – 11 from the " Edit ( not supplied ) From A Camcorder " section , Z pg . 46 . ) VIDEO IN AUDIO IN START PLAYER Set to its play mode . 4 NOTE : If the player is equipped with a superimpose / OSD disable feature then set " SUPERIMPOSE " to OFF before pressing PLAY ( Z pg . 28 ) . Recorder Another VCR START RECORDER Set to its record mode . 5 NOTE : If you use a cable box or a DBS receiver connected to one of the VCR's auxiliary input connectors and if you have used this 1 2 3 VCR as the recording deck for editing , be sure to select again the required input at the AUX Input screen when you finish 6 4 5 editing . 9 7 8 0 " 0 " NUMBER
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EDITING ( cont . ) 46 EN You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder . Edit From A MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s Camcorder 1 VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors . c When a Master Edit Control - equipped JVC camcorder is used , the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR . AUDIO IN Recorder Your VCR The mini - plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini - plug to mono 3.5 mm mini - plug connector . c If connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output , connect the audio output connector on the 2 2 camcorder to AUDIO IN L of the VCR . 8 6 / 5 q LOAD A CASSETTE Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder . To rear panel PAUSE / onnector 2 AV COMPU LINK c Mini - plug cable ( not supplied ) SET RECORDER’S INPUT ( JVC camcorder only ) VIDEO IN MODE Press NUMBER key “ 0 � to set to AUX . Audio / Video cable ( not supplied ) 3 VIDEOT OU ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . Camcorder AUDIO OUT 4 EDIT ACCESS FUNCTION SET Player SCREEN Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS % � to move the � highlight bar ( arrow ) to “ FUNCTION SET � , then press 5 OK . 1 2 3 If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control - equipped 6 4 5 camcorder — step 6 If not — step 9 9 7 8 0 ACCESS SPECIAL NUMBER " 0 " FUNCTION SCREEN CH Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS % � to move the � highlight bar ( arrow ) to “ SPECIAL FUNCTION � , then 6 press OK . SELECT MODE Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � SPECIAL FUNCTION PLUS % � to move the = PAUSE 7 highlight bar ( arrow ) to AV COMPU - LINK OK “ PAUSE � . MENU SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END
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EN 47 RETURN TO FUNCTION SET SCREEN MENU Press MENU . 8 2 2 8 6 / 5 q ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN 5 % � Press CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS to move the CH OK highlight bar ( arrow ) to “ AUX INPUT � , then press OK . 9 SELECT INPUT If you are connecting the AUX INPUT AV cable to the AV = FRONT 10 connectors on the front of REAR the VCR , move the highlight bar ( arrow ) to " FRONT " by pressing H5 C � or SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT % � . If you are connecting PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 1 2 3 the AV cable to the AV 6 4 5 connectors on the back of the VCR , move the highlight H5 bar ( arrow ) to " REAR " by pressing C � or SHUTTLE 9 7 8 % � PLUS . 0 RETURN TO NORMAL CH SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 11 START PLAYER Set the camcorder to its play mode . OK 12 MENU NOTE : If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose / OSD disable feature then set its superimpose or display SHUTTLE PLUS feature to OFF before pressing play . START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode . c If you are using a Master Edit Control - equipped JVC 13 camcorder , it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode . ( Refer to camcorder's instruction manual . ) NOTE : If you use a cable box or a DBS receiver connected to one of the VCR's auxiliary input connectors , be sure to select again the required input at the AUX Input screen when you finish editing .
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SPECIAL FEATURES 48 EN TV Multi - Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC POWER remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below . The TV brand code is factory preset to control JVC TVs . ENTER 1 2 3 TURN ON THE TV 6 4 5 Turn the power on using the TV's remote control . NUMBER 9 7 8 1 0 SET REMOTE CONTROL CH MODE VOL . + / – Set the TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR switch on the VCR's remote control to TV . TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR 2 TV / VCR SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below . While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote control , enter your TV’s brand 3 code using the NUMBER keys , then press STOPSTOP . Follow the example shown at bottom left . c Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV , you don’t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control’s batteries . c PANASONIC has two codes . If the TV does not function with one code , try entering the other . OPERATE TV First , press POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s power goes off as it should . If it does , try other operations . 4 H5 c The POWER , TV / VCR , C � , VOL + / – and NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to operate the TV . * For some brands of TV , you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys . c To return the remote to VCR control , set the TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR switch to VCR . NOTE : Depending on the kind of TV , there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control . TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC 01 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04 , 11 RCA 05 SHARP 06 SONY 07 ( Ex . ) To set remote control to RCA 05 : TOSHIBA 08 POWER STOP ZENITH 09 0 5 Release HITACHI 10 SAMSUNG 12 Hold SANYO 13 Press in succession down SEARS 13
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EN 49 Cable Box Multi - Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands POWER of cable boxes listed below . Some cable box brands have more than one code . If your cable box does not function with a specified code , try other codes . ENTER 1 2 3 TURN ON THE CABLE BOX 6 4 5 Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control . NUMBER 9 7 8 1 0 SET REMOTE CONTROL CH MODE Set the TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR switch on the VCR’s remote control to CABLE / DBS . TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR 2 ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote control , use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box STOP 3 brand number from the chart at bottom left and then pressSTOP . Follow the example shown below . c Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box , you don't have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control's batteries . OPERATE CABLE BOX First , press POWER to see if the cable box’s power goes H5 off as it should . If it does , try other functions ( C � 4 and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the cable box ) . c For some brands of cable box , you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys . c To return the remote to VCR control , set the TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR switch to VCR . NOTES : c You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and the cable box brand for your Controller ( Z pg . 17 ) separately . The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your remote control is different from the list of brands that can be CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE controlled by your controller . CURTIS 09 , 10 c It is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable GEMINI 08 box even if the cable box’s channels automatically change during timer recording using the Controller . GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 , 02 , 03 , 04 , 05 , 06 , 07 , 08 c It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cable HAMLIN 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 box and your DBS receiver at the same time ; you can only set JERROLD 01 , 02 , 03 , 04 , 05 , 06 , 07 , 08 the remote control to the brand of either one . OAK 19 , 20 , 21 PIONEER 13 , 14 REGAL 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 ( Ex . ) To set remote control to OAK 19 : SAMSUNG 08 , 13 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09 , 10 POWER STOP 1 9 Release SIGMA 19 , 20 , 21 SL MARX 08 , 13 TELEVIEW 08 , 13 Hold VIDEOWAY 11 , 12 Press in succession down ZENITH 11 , 12
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SPECIAL FEATURES ( cont . ) 50 EN DBS Receiver Multi - Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands POWER of DBS ( Direct Broadcast Satellite ) receivers listed below . TURN ON THE DBS ENTER 1 2 3 RECEIVER 6 4 5 Turn the power on using the DBS receiver’s remote NUMBER control . 9 7 8 1 0 SET REMOTE CONTROL CH MODE Set the TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR switch on the VCR’s remote control to CABLE / DBS . TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR 2 ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote control , use the NUMBER keys to enter the DBS receiver STOP 3 brand number from the chart below and then pressSTOP . Follow the example shown at bottom left . c Once you have set the remote control to operate the DBS receiver , you don't have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control's batteries . OPERATE DBS RECEIVER First , press POWER to see if the DBS receiver’s power goes off as it should . If it does , try other functions 4 ( CH5 and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate � the DBS receiver ) . c For some brands of DBS receiver , you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys . c To return the remote to VCR control , set the TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR switch to VCR . NOTES : c You must set the DBS receiver brand for your remote control and the DBS receiver brand for your Controller ( Z pg . 22 ) separately . c It is possible that the remote control will not operate your DBS receiver even if the DBS receiver’s channels automatically change during timer recording using the Controller . c Though ECHOSTAR has a number of different remote codes , this remote control is applicable only to one of those codes preset at the factory . c It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cable box and your DBS receiver at the same time ; you can only set the remote control to the brand of either one . DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE ( Ex . ) To set remote control to RCA 80 : RCA ( DSS ) 80 POWER STOP SONY ( DSS ) 81 8 0 Release PRIMESTAR 90 ECHOSTAR 91 Hold Press in succession down
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EN 51 Control Two JVC VCRs The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently using the A / B CODE switch . You can set this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is POWER set to B , and another VCR so it responds to commands when the switch is set to A . The switch is preset to A because this VCR normally responds to A - code signals . Follow steps 1 – 4 to set this A / B CODE VCR to respond to B - code commands . 1 2 3 6 4 5 UNPLUG VCR'S POWER 9 7 8 CORD TIMER Unplug from the AC outlet . 0 1 SET A / B CODE SWITCH Set the A / B CODE switch on the remote control to B . 2 PLUG IN POWER CORD Plug back in to the AC outlet . 3 TURN VCR POWER ON Press POWER on the remote . 4 The VCR will now respond only to B - code commands . To set the VCR back to respond to A code signals , repeat the same procedure as shown above except setting the A / B CODE switch to A instead of B in step 2 . You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by switching the remote's code between A and B .
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TROUBLESHOOTING 52 EN 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 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 . The power won’t come on . c The power cord is disconnected . Connect the power cord . 2 . The clock works , but the VCR’s c The TIMER mode is engaged with Press TIMER to disengage . power won’t come on . Auto Timer set to " OFF " ( Z pg . 43 ) . 3 . The remote control won’t function . c The batteries are discharged . Replace the dead batteries with new ones . TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 . The cassette gets stuck partway c The cassette was inserted incorrectly . Make sure the window side is up , the during loading , and is ejected . rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR . Then insert the cassette . 2 . The tape stops during rewind or c The Counter Memory indicator ( “ M � ) Press C.MEMORY to disengage the fast forward . is lit on the front display panel . Counter Memory mode and extinguish the indicator . PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 . The tape is running but the picture c If you’re using the RF OUT connec - Set the channel selector to channel 3 won’t appear . tion ( Z pg . 6 ) , the channel selector or 4 . on the TV is set incorrectly . Set the TV receiver to its AV mode . c If you’re using the AV connection Z pg . 6 ) , the TV receiver is set to ( the wrong mode . 2 . Noise appears during visual search . c This is normal . 3 . Breaks are noticeable in Hi - Fi c Automatic tracking is engaged . Engage and adjust tracking manually soundtrack . ( Z pg . 26 ) . 4 . The playback picture is blurred or The heads must be cleaned . Consult c The video heads may be dirty . interrupted , even though TV your JVC dealer . broadcasts are clear . 5 . The Hi - Fi soundtrack cannot be c The AUDIO MONITOR option at the Set AUDIO MONITOR to " HI - FI " heard . Function Set screen was set incorrectly . ( Z pg . 29 ) . RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 . Recording won’t start . c There’s no cassette loaded . Insert a cassette . c The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover the hole record safety tab removed . with adhesive tape , or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact . 2 . TV broadcasts won’t record c The VCR has been set to its AUX Set the VCR to the appropriate properly . mode by mistake . channel . 3 . Tape - to - tape editing won’t work . cThe VCRs or the camcorder and the Refer to the directions and the illustration VCR have been incorrectly con - under “ Edit To Or From Another VCR � nected . ( Z pg . 45 ) or “ Edit From A Camcorder � ( Z pg . 46 ) and properly connect the units . c The power to one or more of the Make sure the power to all units is on . units has not been turned on . c The recorder’s input mode has been Set the recorder’s input mode to AUX set incorrectly . and select " FRONT " or " REAR " at the Aux Input Screen ( Z pg . 47 ) .
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EN 53 TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 . Timer recording won’t work . c The clock and / or the timer have Set the clock and / or timer correctly . been set incorrectly . c The timer is not engaged . Press TIMER and check to make sure that TIMER appears on the front display panel . c The VCR has not been set up properly . Re - perform the set - up procedures . Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches ( Z pg . 18 ) . c Timer recording is in progress . Timer programming can’t be performed 2 . On - screen timer programming when timer recording is in progress . won’t work . Wait until it finishes . Load a cassette with the record safety 3 . TIMER and ] on the front c The timer is engaged but there’s no tab intact , or with the hole covered display panel won’t stop blinking . cassette loaded . with adhesive tape . 4 . The cassette is automatically c The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover its ejected , and TIMER and ] on the record safety tab removed . hole with adhesive tape , or replace it front display panel won’t stop with a cassette on which the safety blinking . tab is intact . c TIMER has been pressed when there Check the programmed data and re - 5 . TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and are no programs in memory , or the program as necessary , then press the timer mode is disengaged . timer record program information TIMER again . has not been programmed correctly . c The end of tape was reached during 6 . The cassette is automatically The program may not have been timer recording . ejected , the power shuts off and recorded in its entirety . Next time TIMER and ] won’t stop make sure you have enough time on blinking . the tape to record the entire program . c The Controller is not properly Connect the Controller correctly 7 . Cable channels are not automatically connected to the VCR . ( Z pg . 15 ) . switched during timer recording . c The output channel selected in the After confirming your cable box’s Cable Box Output screen is incorrect . output channel number , re - access the Cable Box Output screen and select the correct number ( Z pg . 16 ) . c The cable box’s power is off . Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts . Connect the Controller correctly 8 . Satellite channels are not automati - c The Controller is not properly ( Z cally switched during timer connected to the VCR . pg . 20 ) . recording . c The output channel selected in the After confirming your DBS receiver’s DBS Receiver Output screen is output channel number , re - access the incorrect . DBS Receiver Output screen and select the correct number ( Z pg . 21 ) . c The DBS receiver’s power is off . Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts . 9 . Timer recording begins as sched - c Even though you don't use an Set " CABLE BOX OUTPUT " to " OFF " uled , but the channel is always external Cable Box , " CABLE BOX ( Z pg . 16 ) . incorrect . OUTPUT " is set to " ON " . c The receivable stations in the new area Re - perform the VCR Plus + setup 10 . We moved , and now VCR Plus + are received on different channels than procedure ( Z pg . 18 ) . doesn’t work properly . those in the previous area . c All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer 11 . “ PROGRAM FULL � is displayed on Wait until a space in memory clears , memory are used . the VCR Plus + screen . or cancel unnecessary program information ( Z pg . 42 ) .
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TROUBLESHOOTING ( cont . ) 54 EN OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 . When scanning channels , some of c Those channels have been preset to If you need the skipped channels , them are skipped over . be skipped . restore them ( Z pg . 14 ) . Press PAUSE to pause the recording , 2 . The channel can’t be changed . c Recording is in progress . change channels , then press PLAY to resume recording . Re - set the remote control to the 3 . The remote control won’t operate c The remote control brand setting is correct brand ( Z my TV or cable box or DBS incorrect . pg . 48 or 49 or 50 ) . receiver . Select a different Host Channel during 4 . Even though Auto or Semi - Auto c The clock setting data received from the Semi - Auto setting procedure clock setting has been selected , the the Host Channel is incorrect . ( Z pg . 10 ) , or perform the Manual clock is incorrect . setting procedure ( Z pg . 11 ) . ATTENTION : This VCR contains microcomputers . External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction . If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply . Wait for a while and then plug the power back in . Eject and check the condition of the cassette . If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as usual .
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EN 55 PLAYBACK RECORDING Q . What happens if the end of the tape is reached Q . When I pause and then resume a recording , the end during playback or search ? of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording . Why does this happen ? A . The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning . A . This is normal . It reduces distortion at the pause and ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ resume points . Q . Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode ? ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ A . No . It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect Q . Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record - Pause the heads . mode ? ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ A . No . The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode Q . During search , slow , still and frame - by - frame after 5 minutes to protect the heads . When paused playback , I can’t hear any audio . What’s the during Instant Timer Recording ( ITR ) , the VCR shuts problem ? off automatically after 5 minutes . A . This is normal . ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q . What happens if the tape runs out during recording ? Q . During search , still and frame - by - frame playback , A . The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning . the picture is intermittent . What’s the cause ? A . Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are TIMER RECORDING attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode . Pressing Q . REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel . PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the Is there a problem ? picture . A . No . This is a normal condition for a timer recording ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ in progress . Q . When returning from multi - speed search to normal ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ playback , the picture is disturbed . Should I be Q . Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape concerned about this ? or a TV broadcast ? A . No , it is normal . A . Yes , but while you are setting the timer you won't see ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ the tape's or broadcast program's picture as it is Q . Noise bars appear during multi - speed search . What’s replaced by the on - screen menu . The audio from the the problem ? tape or broadcast program will be present during the A . This is normal . setting of the timer . ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q . When playing back programs that have been timer - recorded with consecutive times ( such one program from 8 : 00 to 9 : 00 and another one from 9 : 00 to 10 : 00 ) , the picture becomes momentarily distorted at the point where the first program ends and the second program begins . Is this a malfunction ? A . No . This is normal . ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q . Other than preventing further recording , what effect does removing the safety tab have ? A . It disables marking of index codes . ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q . Sometimes , during Index Search , the VCR can’t find the program I want to see . Why not ? A . There may be index codes too close together . ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Q . During playback , on - screen operational indicators sometimes jitter . Why does this happen ? A . If the condition of the tape being played back is not good , jittering of the video ( including on - screen indicators ) may occur .
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INDEX 56 EN List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on - screen display names . A M A / B Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Add Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Manual Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 AFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Audio Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Auto Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MBR ( Multi - Brand Remote ) Code Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 N Auto Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Next - Function Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Auto Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Auto Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 O Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 On - Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Aux Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 On - Screen Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 AV Compu Link Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 On - Screen Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 AV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Override Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 B P Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PBS Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 C Plug & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cable Box Brand Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 R Cable Box Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Record Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cancel Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Check Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Reverse Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connection to TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Reverse Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 RF Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 S Counter Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 SAP ( Second Audio Program ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 D Second Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 DBS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Select Cable Box Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 DBS Receiver Brand Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Select DBS Receiver Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DBS Receiver Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Semi - Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Delete Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 E Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Still Picture Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 F Superimpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Frame - by - Frame Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 T Function Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Tape Position Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 G Tape Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Time Zone Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Guide Channel Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Tuner Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Guide Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 H V Host Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Variable - Speed Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 VCR Plus + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 I VCR Pius + Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 VCR Pius + Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Insert Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Video Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Instant ReView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ITR ( Instant Timer Recording ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 L Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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EN 57 FRONT VIEW 3 4 5 1 2 PLAY FF � REW � 2 � 2 � POWER MENU STOP / EJECT PAUSE REC OK ( O ) VIDEO MON L – AUDIO – R / 8 6 5 q CH REC SP ST AM VCR PLAY SAP PM TIMER PAUSE M H M S $ 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # % 1 Power On / Off Button ( Z pg . 8 ) 9 Front Display Panel ( Z pg . 58 ) 2 Cassette Loading Slot 0 Remote Control Sensor 5 � 3 Rewind [ REW ] Button ( Z pg . 23 ) ! Channel [ CH ] Button ( Z pg . 24 ) 4 PLAY Button ( Z pg . 23 ) @ OK Button ( Z pg . 8 ) 5 Fast - Forward [ FF ] Button ( Z pg . 23 ) # Record [ REC ] Button ( Z pg . 24 ) 6 VIDEO / AUDIO Input Connectors ( Z pg . 46 ) $ STOP / EJECT Button ( Z pg . 23 ) 7 MENU Button ( Z pg . 8 ) % PAUSE Button ( Z pg . 25 ) 8 Instant REVIEW Button ( Z pg . 30 )
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INDEX ( cont . ) 58 EN REAR VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 PAUSE / � ANT . IN OUT IN AV � COMPU � R - LINK AUDIO CABLE � BOX L RF OUT VIDEO CH3 CH4 7 6 8 1 Power Cord ( Z pg . 6 ) 4 VIDEO / AUDIO Output Connectors ( Z pg . 45 ) 2 PAUSE / AV COMPU - LINK Connector 5 ANT . IN Connector ( Z pg . 6 ) c Remote PAUSE Connector ( Z pg . 46 ) 6 CABLE BOX Connector ( Z pg . 15 , 20 ) c AV COMPU - LINK Connector ( Z pg . 32 ) 7 Channel 3 / 4 Switch ( Z pg . 6 ) 3 VIDEO / AUDIO Input Connectors ( Z pg . 45 ) 8 RF OUT Connector ( Z pg . 6 ) FRONT DISPLAY PANEL 5 3 2 4 7 6 1 REC SP ST AM VCR PLAY SAP PM TIMER PAUSE M H M S 8 0 9 ! @ 1 VCR Mode Indicator ( Z pg . 36 ) 7 Play Mode Indicator 2 Tape Speed Indicators ( Z pg . 24 ) 8 “ Cassette Loaded � Mark 3 AM / PM Indicators ( Z pg . 7 ) 9 Timer Mode Indicator 4 Clock Display ( Z pg . 7 ) 0 Channel Display [ “ AU � for AUX mode ] 5 Multi - Channel TV Sound Indicators ( Z pg . 37 ) Counter Display ( Z pg . 23 ) 6 Recording Mode Indicator ! Counter Memory Mark ( Z pg . 31 ) Instant Timer Recording Indicator ( Z pg . 44 ) @ Pause Mode Indicator
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EN 59 REMOTE CONTROL ( Provided ) 1 Instant REVIEW Button ( Z pg . 30 ) POWER 2 A / B Code Select Switch ( Z pg . 51 ) $ 1 A B ENTER 3 NUMBER Buttons ( Z pg . 24 ) 2 % 4 “ AUX � Mode Select Button ( Z pg . 46 ) OSD 5 CANCEL Button ( Z pg . 42 ) 1 2 3 ^ Counter [ C . ] RESET Button ( Z pg . 31 ) 6 4 5 3 Channel [ CH . ] SKIP Button ( Z pg . 14 ) DAILY ( M – F ) WEEKLY 6 Volume [ VOL ] + / – Buttons ( Z pg . 48 ) 9 7 8 & 4 AUX C.RESET 7 DISPLAY Button ( Z pg . 31 ) CANCEL TIMER 0 8 Recording Speed [ SP / EP ] Button ( Z pg . 24 ) * 5 CH SKIP 9 Rewind [ REW ] Button ( Z pg . 23 ) ( 6 LTV � . CH VO 0 PLAY Button ( Z pg . 23 ) 7 ) CABLE DBS ! Record [ REC ] Button ( Z pg . 24 ) TV VCR SP / EP DISPLAY TV / VCR � @ Counter [ C . ] MEMORY Button ( Z pg . 31 ) ( VIDEO ) q 8 PLAY ADD Button ( Z pg . 14 ) REW FF w 9 # MENU Button ( Z pg . 8 ) STOP PAUSE REC $ POWER ON / OFF Button ( Z pg . 8 ) e SKIP C.MEMORY SEARCH % ENTER Button ( Z pg . 24 ) 0 On - Screen Display [ OSD ] Button ( Z pg . 28 ) ADD r MENU OK ^ DAILY Timer Recording Button ( Z pg . 38 ) ! & WEEKLY Timer Recording Button ( Z pg . 38 ) t @ SHUTTLE � * TIMER Button ( Z pg . 39 ) PLUS 5 � y ( Channel [ CH ] Buttons ( Z pg . 24 ) # ) TV / VCR Button ( Z pg . 36 ) q TV / CABLE / DBS / VCR Switch ( Z pg . 48 ) u w Fast - Forward [ FF ] Button ( Z pg . 23 ) e PAUSE Button ( Z pg . 25 ) MULTI BRAND � REMOTE CONTROL UNIT r STOP Button ( Z pg . 23 ) t SKIP SEARCH Button ( Z pg . 30 ) y OK Button ( Z pg . 8 ) u SHUTTLE PLUS Button ( Z pg . 8 ) Installing Batteries How To Use The remote control can operate most of your VCR's 1 Open the battery compartment cover . functions . 2 Insert 2 " AA " - size batteries ( provided ) in the direction 1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window . indicated under the battery cover . 2 Press the appropriate operation button . 3 Replace the cover . 3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m . NOTES : c This remote control can also operate various brands of TVs , Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers . For instructions , Z pg . 48 – 50 . c If the remote control doesn't work properly , remove its batteries , wait a short time , replace the batteries and then try again .
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SPECIFICATIONS 60 EN GENERAL TIMER Power requirement : AC 120 V ‘ , 60 Hz Clock reference : Quartz Power consumption : 21 W Program capacity : 1 - year programmable timer / Temperature 8 programs Operating : 5 ° C to 40 ° C ( 41 ° F to 104 ° F ) Memory backup time : Approx . 10 min . Storage : – 20 ° C to 60 ° C ( – 4 ° F to140 ° F ) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions ( W x H x D ) : 400 x 94 x 273 mm ACCESSORIES ( 15 - 3 / 4 " x 3 - 3 / 4 " x 10 - 3 / 4 " ) Provided accessories : RF cable ( F - type ) , Weight : 3.3 kg ( 7.3 lbs ) Infrared remote control unit , Format : VHS NTSC standard “ AA � battery x 2 Maximum recording time SP : 210 min . with ST - 210 video cassette Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified . EP : 630 min . with ST - 210 video E . & O.E . Design and specifications subject to change without cassette notice . VIDEO / AUDIO Signal system : NTSC - type color signal and EIA monochrome signal , 525 lines / 60 fields Recording / Playback system : DA - 4 ( Double Azimuth ) head helical scan system Signal - to - noise ratio : 45 dB Horizontal resolution : 240 lines Frequency range Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz Hi - Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Input / Output : RCA connectors ( IN x 2 , OUT x 1 ) TUNER Tuning system : Frequency - synthesized tuner Channel coverage VHF : Channels 2 – 13 UHF : Channels 14 – 69 CATV : 113 Channels RF output : Channel 3 or 4 ( switchable ; preset to Channel 3 when shipped ) 75 ohms , unbalanced