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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR - VP82U 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 DISPLAY TV / VIDEO SP / EP CABLE TV VCR PLAY REW FF REW FF STOP PAUSE REC � SKIP C.MEMORY SEARCH 6 OK MENU � PAUSE POWER ADD MENU OK w Cable Channel q REC SHUTTLE � Changer PLUS SHUTTLE JOG ( MONO ) L – AUDIO – R VIDEO � � CH 5 A . DUB + 6 + 8 – 20 15 10 8 6 4 202468 – 20 15 10 8 6 4 2024 dB dB L R I T R TIMER ST REC SP AM VIDEO PLAY SAP SP / EP PLAY STOP / EJECT PAUSE EP PM M H M S MULTI BRAND � 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 - VP82U � � Serial No . PU30425 - 1834
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2 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 . 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 . Note to CATV system installer : This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820 - 40 of the NEC that 3 VCR Plus + C provides guidelines for proper grounding and , in particular , and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the Development Corporation . 3 grounding system of the building , as close to the point of The VCR Plus + C system is manufactured under licence from cable entry as practical . Gemstar Development 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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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 � GE them , paying particular attention to cords at plugs , convenience DISCHAR UNIT � ( NEC SECTION � receptacles , and the point where they exit from the product . 810 - 20 ) ELECTRIC SERVICE � EQUIPMENT GROUNDING � S � CONDUCTORION ( NEC SECT 810 - 21 ) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM � ( NEC ART 250 . PART H ) NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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4 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 55 – 57 lists frequently - used terms , and the number of the first page on which they are used or explained in the manual . This section also illustrates the 7 . Heat controls and connections on the front and rear panel , the The product should be situated away from heat sources such as front display 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 5 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 TIMER RECORDING 36 Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 VCR Plus + Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Instant Timer Recording ( ITR ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 On - Screen Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . 38 INITIAL SETTINGS 7 Check And Cancel Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Dual Quick Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Auto Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 E DITING 42 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Semi - Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Edit From A Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Edit To Or From Another VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Assemble Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Set Receivable Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Add Or Delete A Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SPECIAL FEATURES 47 Tuner And Cable Box Controller . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Situate And Connect Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TV Multi - Brand Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Set Cable Box Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cable Box Multi - Brand Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 48 Set Cable Box Brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Control Two JVC VCRs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 VCR Plus + Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 IMPLE PLAYBACK AND T ROUBLESHOOTING 50 SRECORDING 22 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Simple Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tape Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Simple Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 LAYBACK AND RECORDING Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 PFEATURES 24 Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Still Picture / Frame - By - Frame Playback . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Q UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 53 Slow Motion / Reverse Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Variable - Speed Search / Reverse Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 High - Speed Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Select The Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Superimpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 SPECIFICATIONS 54 Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Instant ReView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 I NDEX 55 Counter Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 List Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Tape Position Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Next - Function Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Front Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 AV COMPU LINK Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Auto Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 FOR SERVICING 58 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Record One Program While Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 WARRANTY 59 Display Elapsed Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Stereo And SAP ( Second Audio Program ) . . . . . . . . 35 To Record SAP Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories Basic listed in “ SPECIFICATIONS � ( Z pg . 54 ) . 1 Connections SITUATE VCR Place the VCR on a stable , horizontal surface . Antenna or Cable 2 Coaxial Cable CONNECT VCR TO TV The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have . Flat Feeder 3 RF Connection nANTENNA - a IN ( Antene c To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . . or Cabl Matching Transformer a – Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV . AC Power input ) b – Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN jack Cord 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 . AV Connection c To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . . a – Connect the antenna , VCR and TV as shown in the illustration . b – Connect an Audio / Video Cable ( supplied ) between Back of VCR the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear RF Video Cable of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV . OUT ( supplied ) ACOutlet CONNECT VCR TO Audio Cable ( supplied ) POWER SOURCE RF eCabled ) Connect the power plug to an AC outlet . ( suppli c The clock and tuner will automatically be set when 4 the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR ( Z pg . 7 ) . 75 ohm terminal FINAL PREPARATION FOR TV USE Select the VCR channel ( 3 or 4 ) by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration . Back of VCR 5 Turn on the power to the TV . You are now able to perform simple playback ( Z pg . 22 ) and recording ( Z pg . 23 ) . E / � ( If ' Auto ' is displayed on the front display panel , the CABLE � AL � clock is being set automatically . Wait for the time to be RF OUT BOX ON displayed before powering on the VCR . ) CH3 CH4 NOTES : 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 - CH4 switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4 . c The CH3 – CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position . Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area . c If your TV has no AV input terminals , set the channel on the TV to correspond to the CH3 – CH4 switch on the back of the VCR . c Even if your TV has AV input terminals , you must connect it to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show while watching another ( Z pg . 34 ) . c For full identification of the VCR's rear panel , refer to the Index ( REAR VIEW Z pg . 56 ) .
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INITIAL SETTINGS 7 Dual Quick Set sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR . The antenna cable must be connected for dual quick set . Dual Quick Set 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 . PERFORM DUAL QUICK SET 6 Make sure that the antenna cable is connected to the q VCR . Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC 1 outlet . For connection configuration , refer to “ Basic Connections � ( Z pg . 6 ) . The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set . c Auto clock set is performed first . The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock . AUTO is displayed on the front display panel during Auto clock set . c Auto channel is performed next . The auto channel set IMPORTANT function scans all the channels that are receivable by c Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote during your VCR . It then automatically assigns each Dual Quick Set . receivable channels to the CH ▲ ▼ buttons . It skips c If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully , there’s no need non - receivable channels . During auto channel set the to perform the Clock ( Z pg . 9 ) and Tuner ( Z pg . 12 ) channel numbers are displayed in ascending order . procedures . If , however , you want to add or delete c When Dual Quick Set has been completed successfully channels , refer to “ Add Or Delete A Channel � on page 14 . the correct time is displayed . c The clock can be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on the hour ( except for 11 : 00 PM , midnight , 1 : 00 AM and 2 : 00 AM ) by the incoming ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS PBS channel clock setting data . ( This automatic clock If you perform the Dual Quick Set procedure . . . adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s c Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging power is turned off . ) your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet . ( If you have c If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display more than one PBS channel , you may have to select an panel , you may be receiving the clock setting data of alternative PBS channel if Dual Quick Set is not successful . ) a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone , or an c If there is no PBS channel in your area , perform the incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system . In this Manual Clock Set procedure ( Z pg . 11 ) . case , perform the Semi - Auto procedure ( Z pg . 10 ) . c For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's Auto channel set has already taken place and it need power must be off and the cable box must be set to the not be set again . PBS channel at clock adjustment times . c If “ - - : - - � appears on the display , your antenna cable c If you perform Dual Quick Set successfully , D.S.T . will be may not be connected to the VCR , there may not be a set to “ AUTO � . At the D.S.T . adjustment time ( Z pg . 11 ) , Host PBS signal available in your area , or your cable your VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be box may not be set to the PBS channel . If everything set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T . is connected and set correctly , perform the Manual adjustment to take place . If the clock is not set correctly , Clock Set procedure ( Z pg . 11 ) . Auto channel set has change the D.S.T . setting to “ ON � or “ OFF . See step 9 of not yet taken place , so please also perform the “ Set Semi - Auto procedure ( Z pg . 10 ) or step 6 of Manual Receivable Channels � procedure ( Z pg . 12 ) . procedure ( Z pg . 11 ) . NOTE : If , due to a power outage or other event , the memory backup fails , Dual Quick Set is performed when power is restored to the VCR . PM During Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Dual Quick Set Completed The channels appear in The current time ( including ascending order , beginning AM / PM ) is displayed . with 1 .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 8 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 " . POWER TURN ON THE VCR MENU Press POWER . If watching channel 3 or 4 , press TV / VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode . VIDEO is 1 displayed on the front display panel . 6 OK q ACCESS ON - SCREEN MENU Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen . CH5 � 2 ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen , MAIN MENU POWER place the arrow next to PROGRAM SET 3 “ CUSTOM SET � by FUNCTION SET pressing CH5 or � TUNER SET = CUSTOM SET SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then � AUTO PICTURE 1 2 3 press OK . PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) 6 4 5 PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 9 7 8 ACCESS LANGUAGE 0 SELECT SCREEN CH5 � The messages are preset to CUSTOM SET appear in English . If you want 4 to see them in Spanish or OVERRIDE French , place the arrow next AUTO CLOCK SET = LANGUAGE SELECT to “ LANGUAGE SELECT � by TV / VIDEO VCR PLUS + SET - UP H5 or SHUTTLE pressing C � � 5 � , then press OK . PLUS PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END OK MENU SELECT LANGUAGE SHUTTLE PLUS 5 � At the Language Select � LANGUAGE SELECT � screen , place the arrow = ENGLISH 5 next to the desired ESPAÑOL language by pressing FRANCAIS CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS � 5 , then press MENU as � many times as necessary to PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END return to the normal screen .
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9 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by Dual Quick Set . Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto , Semi - Auto or Manual clock setting procedure . Each procedure starts from step 5 . * Auto need only Clock be selected if Semi - Auto or Manual had previously been selected . POWER Preparation MENU TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER . If watching channel 3 or 4 , press 6 OK q TV / VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode . VIDEO is 1 displayed on the front display panel . ACCESS ON - SCREEN MENU CH Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen . 2 ACCESS CUSTOM SET POWER SCREEN At the Main Menu screen , MAIN MENU place the arrow next to 1 2 3 PROGRAM SET 3 “ CUSTOM SET � by FUNCTION SET H5 pressing C � or TUNER SET 6 4 5 5 � SHUTTLE PLUS , then = CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE press OK . 9 7 8 PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) 0 PRESS ( MENU ) TO END TV / VIDEO CH ACCESS OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET SCREEN Place the arrow at the CUSTOM SET Custom Set screen next to � 4 “ OVERRIDE AUTO = OVERRIDE CLOCK SET � by pressing AUTO CLOCK SET H5 or SHUTTLE PLUS C � LANGUAGE SELECT 5 � , then press OK . VCR PLUS + SET - UP OK MENU PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END SHUTTLE PLUS � �
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 10 Semi - Auto MENU SELECT MODE At the Override Auto OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET Clock Set screen , place the 6 OK 5 arrow next to “ SEMI - q AUTO CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK SET � by = SEMI - AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK SET pressing CH ▲ ▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then � press OK . 5 PRESS ( , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END CH ACCESS SELECT SCREENS At the Semi - Auto Clock Set SEMI - AUTO CLOCK SET screen , place the = HOST CHANNEL SELECT 6 arrow next to the desired TIME ZONE SELECT mode by pressing CH ▲ ▼ D.S.T . SELECT 5 or SHUTTLE PLUS � , then press OK . ( 5 PRESS , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 1 2 3 To select the Host Channel — step 7 6 4 5 To select the Time Zone NUMBER — step 8 9 7 8 To select the D.S.T . mode — step 9 0 SELECT HOST CHANNEL CH You can either select HOST CHANNEL SELECT “ AUTO � , or enter a PBS ( CATV ) 7 channel number . For CH AUTO automatic channel selection , simply press MENU . To manually select � the PBS channel , press the PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END appropriate NUMBER key , CH ▲ ▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 � to cycle through the channel numbers ( hold button OK MENU down to speed through numbers ) and stop when the desired number appears . Press MENU and the Semi - SHUTTLE PLUS � 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 . SELECT TIME ZONE You can either select TIME ZONE SELECT “ AUTO � , or select the = AUTO MOUNTAIN 8 correct zone . If you ATLANTIC PACIFIC selected " AUTO " in step 7 EASTERN ALASKA CENTRAL HAWAII and if you live near the boundary of an adjacent time zone , or receive PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END cable TV channels , a PBS channel from a different time zone may become your host channel . Therefore , in this case make sure to manually select the correct time zone . Place the arrow next to your choice by 5 5 pressing CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS � , then press MENU to return to the Semi - Auto Clock Set screen .
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11 SELECT D.S.T . MENUMODE You have three choices : D.S.T . SELECT a – Select “ AUTO � and the = AUTO 9 adjustment to your VCR’s ON clock will be made OFF 6 according to the incoming q signal from the host channel . ( 5 PRESS , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END b – Select “ ON � and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself . c – Select “ OFF � if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to CH you . Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5 � or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then press MENU and the � Semi - Auto Clock Set screen reappears . IMPORTANT After setting the Semi - Auto clock set , make sure that the VCR is off before the next hour so that the clock can be adjusted . ( The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 1 2 3 11 : 00 PM , midnight , 1 : 00 AM and 2 : 00 AM . ) 6 4 5 NUMBER 9 7 8 Manual 0 CH SELECT MODE At the Override Auto Clock Set screen ( Z pg . 10 ) , place the arrow next to “ MANUAL CLOCK SET � by pressing 5 � , 5 CH ▲ ▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS then press OK . � SET DATE , TIME AND D.S.T . The Manual Clock Set MANUAL CLOCK SET screen is displayed and the 6 first setting that can be set DATE 1 / 1 / 96 MON OK TIME – – : – – AM MENU begins flashing . D.S.T . ON Press the appropriate SHUTTLE PLUS � NUMBER keys to set the � PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) date and time ( if only 1 OR ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) digit , press " 0 " first ) . Press PRESS ( MENU ) TO END CH ▲ ▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 � to set AM / PM and D.S.T . ( Daylight Saving Time ) to “ ON � ( automatic adjustment based on VCR’s clock ) or “ OFF � ( if D.S.T . doesn’t apply to you ) . * * AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Press OK after AM / PM and D.S.T . settings . The next This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s setting that can be set begins flashing . When you’re clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time . finished with this set - up procedure , press MENU to start With Auto DST activated , . . . the clock . . . . on the first Sunday of April at 2 : 00 AM , the clock is adjusted to 3 : 00 AM . NOTE : . . . on the last Sunday of October at 2 : 00 AM , the clock is 5 5 CH and SHUTTLE PLUS can be used to perform � � adjusted to 1 : 00 AM . all operations . ( In this case , press OK after each setting . ) MAKE CORRECTIONS Auto To change any of the settings , press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS “ £ until the item you want to change 7 blinks , then set as in step 6 . SELECT MODE At the Override Auto Clock Set screen , place the arrow next to " AUTO CLOCK SET " by pressing CH ▲ ▼ or 5 SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then power off 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 .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 12 Set Receivable Channels Tuner TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER . If watching on channel 3 or 4 , press TV / VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode . VIDEO is displayed 1 on the front display panel . POWER MENU ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 6 OK Press MENU as many times as necessary . q 2 ACCESS TUNER SET CH SCREEN Place the arrow next to " TUNER SET " by pressing 5 5 � CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press OK . 3 ACCESS BAND SCREEN POWER Place the arrow next to TUNER SET " BAND " by pressing = BAND H5 4 C � or SHUTTLE PLUS AFC 5 � , then press OK . 1 2 3 AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET 6 4 5 PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) 9 7 8 PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 0 CH SET FREQUENCY BAND If you receive your TV BAND channels from an external TV 5 antenna , select " TV " . If TV / VIDEO = CATV you receive your TV channels from a cable TV � system , select " CATV " . Place the arrow next to PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END your choice by pressing H5 C � or SHUTTLE PLUS OK 5 � , then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen . MENU SHUTTLE PLUS � �
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13 PERFORM AUTO MENUCHANNEL SET Place the arrow next to AUTO CHANNEL SET " AUTO CHANNEL SET " by 6 OK ( TV ) 6 pressing CH5 or � q CH 2 ADD SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then � press OK . Receivable SCANNING . . . channels in your area are automatically assigned to PRESS ( MENU ) TO END the CH 5 buttons , and � non - receivable channels CH are skipped . NOTES : c At the end of Auto Channel Set , “ SCAN COM - PLETED � appears on screen . c If the scan was unsuccessful , “ SCAN COMPLETED – NO SIGNAL � appears on screen . Check the band setting and connections and start again . 1 2 3 RETURN TO NORMAL 6 4 5 SCREEN 9 7 8 Press MENU as many times as necessary . 0 7 CH � OK MENU SHUTTLE PLUS � �
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 14 Add Or Delete A Channel MENU ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 6 OK Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner q procedure on page 12 . 1 c To add a channel , go to step 2 . c To delete a channel , skip to step 4 . ACCESS AFC SCREEN CH H5 or Place the arrow next to " AFC " by pressing C � 5 � , then press OK . SHUTTLE PLUS 2 MAKE SELECTION Place the arrow next to AFC H5 " SPCL " by pressing C � 5 � , or SHUTTLE PLUS 3 NORM = SPCL then press MENU to return 1 2 3 to the Tuner Set screen . 6 4 5 NUMBER 5 , � PRESS ( ) TO SELECT 9 7 8 PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 0 CH.SKIP ACCESS MANUAL CH CHANNEL SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to " MANUAL CHANNEL SET " by pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then press OK . � � 4 ADD � STORE DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number MANUAL CHANNEL SET using the NUMBER keys or OK ( CATV ) 5 by pressing CH5 or MENU � CH 125 SKIP SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then � SHUTTLE PLUS � press ADD to add or � CH.SKIP to delete . Repeat SELECT CH NO . AND for each channel you want PRESS ( ADD / SKIP ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END to store or skip . RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 6
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15 This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box ( descrambler ) . The Cable Box Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch cable box channels , allowing you to timer - record programs from various cable Tuner And stations . The Cable Box Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus + ( Z pg . 36 ) or On - Screen Timer Programming ( Z pg . 38 ) . Cable Box Situate And Connect Controller Controller Suggested Location SITUATE CONTROLLER Place the cable box on top of the VCR . Attach the VCR's Cable Box Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s Place the Cable Box Controller so that the path transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor . between its transmitter and the cable box’s remote 1 sensor is unobstructed . ATTACH CONTROLLER Cable box Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips . 2 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 Your VCR connectors on your VCR . Controller If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO ( suggested locations ) OUT connectors . . . . . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable box to the ANT.IN connector on the rear of your VCR . Cable box NOTE : Refer to your cable box’s instruction manual during connection . CONNECT CONTROLLER Controller TO VCR Transmitter Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR . 4 Connected Connected to to VIDEO / ANT . IN AUDIO IN About Your Cable Box This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box . c The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your Your VCR Cable Box . This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote Control Unit . c The VCR's Cable Box Controller can also control your Cable Box . CABLE � This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channel BOX number during timer recording . Each method must be set up separately . To set up the VCR's Remote Control unit , refer to page 48 . To set up the Cable Box Controller go to page 16 .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 16 Set Cable Box Output POWER Channel MENU TURN ON THE VCR 6 OK Press POWER . If watching channel 3 or 4 , press TV / q VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode . VIDEO is displayed 1 on the front display panel . ACCESS MAIN MENU CH SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 2 POWER ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN H5 Press C � or SHUTTLE MAIN MENU 1 2 3 5 � PLUS to place the PROGRAM SET 3 arrow next to “ CUSTOM FUNCTION SET 6 4 5 SET � , then press OK . TUNER SET = CUSTOM SET 9 7 8 AUTO PICTURE 5 PRESS ( , � ) , THEN ( OK ) 0 PRESS ( MENU ) TO END CH ACCESS VCR PLUS + SET - UP TV / VIDEO SCREEN H5 Press C � or SHUTTLE CUSTOM SET 5 � PLUS to place the � 4 arrow next to “ VCR PLUS + OVERRIDE SET - UP � , then press OK . AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT OK = VCR PLUS + SET - UP MENU 5 PRESS ( , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END SHUTTLE PLUS � � ACCESS CABLE BOX OUTPUT SCREEN Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � VCR PLUS + SET - UP PLUS 5 to place the � 5 arrow next to “ CABLE GUIDE CHANNEL SET BOX OUTPUT � , then GUIDE CHANNEL MAP = CABLE BOX OUTPUT press OK . CABLE BOX BRAND SET PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END
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17 SELECT CABLE BOX MENU OUTPUT CHANNEL Your selection depends on CABLE BOX OUTPUT how your cable box is = OFF 6 OK ON CH2 6 connected to your VCR . q ON CH3 ON CH4 If your cable box is ON CH5 ON CH6 connected to your VCR ON LINE using an RF connection . . . PRESS ( 5 , � ) , TO SELECT H5 . . . press C � or PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 5 � SHUTTLE PLUS to CH place the arrow next to the channel number representing the cable box’s output ( 2 – 6 ) . If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO / VIDEO IN connectors . . . 5 5 � . . . press CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS to place the arrow next to “ ON LINE � . ENTER RETURN TO VCR PLUS + SET - UP SCREEN 1 2 3 Press MENU . 6 4 5 NUMBER 7 9 7 8 0 Set Cable Box Brand CH TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable Box . 1 � ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN OK MENU At the VCR Plus + Set - Up VCR PLUS + SET - UP H5 screen , press C � or SHUTTLE PLUS � 5 2 SHUTTLE PLUS � to � GUIDE CHANNEL SET place the arrow next to GUIDE CHANNEL MAP “ CABLE BOX BRAND CABLE BOX OUTPUT = CABLE BOX BRAND SET SET � , then press OK . PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND Press the appropriate CABLE BOX BRAND SET NUMBER keys to enter the 1 3 Cable Box Code from the CABLE BOX BRAND LIST on page 18 , then press ENTER . SELECT BRAND NO . AND PRESS ( ENTER ) c If the cable box’s PRESS ( MENU ) TO END channel changes to 9 , setting is complete . c If there are more than one code number listed for your brand of cable box , repeat step 3 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9 . c If you go through all listed code numbers and the channel doesn’t change , try all other numbers between 1 and 69 . CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 18 RETURN TO MENUNORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 6 4 q You can now set up the VCR Plus + feature ( Z pg . 19 ) . CABLE BOX BRAND LIST BRAND CODE ARCHER 49 , 52 , 53 , 54 CABLEVIEW 49 , 53 CITIZEN 49 , 53 CURTIS 9 , 10 , 62 , 63 1 2 3 DIAMOND 52 , 53 , 54 EAGLE 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 6 4 5 EASTERN 51 9 7 8 GC BRAND 49 , 53 GEMINI 8 , 56 0 GENERAL ELECTRIC 67 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7,8 HAMLIN 15 , 16 , 17,18 JERROLD 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 MACOM , HITACHI 57 , 58 , 59 MAGNAVOX 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 43 � MOVIETIME 44 , 45 , 46 NSC 44 , 45 , 46 OAK 19 , 20 , 21 , 30 , 47 , 48 PANASONIC 24 , 25 , 26 MENU PHILIPS 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 42 � PIONEER 13 , 14 � PULSER 49 , 53 RCA 24 , 25 , 26 REGAL 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 33 REGENCY 51 SAMSUNG 8 , 13 , 49 , 50 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 9 , 10 , 62 , 63 NOTES : c Although the supplied Cable Box Controller is compatible SIGMA 19 , 20 , 21 with many different cable box brands , it is possible that it will SL MARX 8 , 13 , 49 , 50 not work with your cable box . SPRUCER 24 , 25 , 26 c If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and STARGATE 8 , 13 , 49 , 50 69 , you can’t use the Controller to change cable box SYLVANIA 29 channels . In this case , make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the TEKNIKA 68 , 69 scheduled start of timer recording . TELECAPTION 27 Please contact your cable company about the possibility of TELEVIEW 8 , 13 , 49 , 50 exchanging your current cable box with one that is compat - TEXSCAN 28 , 29 ible with your VCR . c The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the TOCOM 22 , 23 , 64 , 65 , 66 Cable Box Controller during timer recording . UNIKA 52 , 53 , 54 c If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote UNIVERSAL 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 control ( has no remote sensor ) , you can’t use the Cable Box VIDEOWAY 11 , 12 , 60 , 61 Controller to change its channels . Make sure to leave the VIDEO TECH 55 cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording . VIDTER 55 c If you are unable to set the Cable Box Controller , please VIEWSTAR 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 contact JVC toll free at 1 - 800 - 252 - 5722 . ZENITH 11 , 12 , 60 , 61
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19 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 . POWER Before VCR Plus + setup you must have performed the following MENU procedures : c Dual Quick setting ( Z pg . 7 ) or 6 Clock setting ( Z pg . 9 ) q Tuner setting ( Z pg . 12 ) c Tuner and cable box setting if you receive your TV channels through a cable box ( Z pg . 15 ) Channel Number Matching Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “ Guide Channel � 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 the same as the channel number on which each is received by your VCR or cable box . POWER * * 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 1 2 3 listings , or contact your cable supplier for details . c Many normal broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable . 6 4 5 Check your TV listing , or contact your cable supplier for details . 9 7 8 If the numbers match , go directly to “ VCR Plus + Timer 0 TV / VIDEO Programming � ( Z pg . 36 ) . If the numbers are different , and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations , you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch . Go to step 1 . If you will not want to timer record from those stations , you can go directly to “ VCR Plus + Timer Programming � ( Z pg . 36 ) . � TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER . If watching channel 3 or 4 , press TV / VIDEO to select the TV’s VIDEO mode . VIDEO is MENU 1 displayed on the front display panel . � � ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 2 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE .
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INITIAL SETTINGS ( cont . ) 20 ACCESS CUSTOM SET OK SCREEN Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � MAIN MENU PLUS 5 to place the � 6 PROGRAM SET 3 arrow next to “ CUSTOM q FUNCTION SET SET � , then press OK . TUNER SET = CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE 5 PRESS ( , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END CH ACCESS VCR PLUS + SET - UP SCREEN H5 Press C � or SHUTTLE CUSTOM SET 5 � PLUS to place the 4 arrow next to “ VCR PLUS + OVERRIDE SET - UP � , then press OK . AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT = VCR PLUS + SET - UP 1 2 3 PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 6 4 5 NUMBER 9 7 8 ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL 0 SET SCREEN CH H5 or SHUTTLE Press C � VCR PLUS + SET - UP 5 � to place the PLUS arrow next to “ GUIDE 5 = GUIDE CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET � , then GUIDE CHANNEL MAP CABLE BOX OUTPUT press OK . CABLE BOX BRAND SET � PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END OK INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER SHUTTLE PLUS � � H5 Press C � , SHUTTLE GUIDE CHANNEL SET 5 � PLUS or the appropri - GUIDE CH : VCR CH 6 ate NUMBER keys to input 1 : 1 the Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing . Then press OK . PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) OR ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) c If you receive your PRESS ( MENU ) TO END channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Cable Box Controller , “ CABLE CH � appears in place of “ VCR CH � . If not , refer to pages 15 – 16 and re - perform the procedure .
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21 INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL MENU NUMBER Press CH5 , SHUTTLE PLUS 5 or the appropriate � � NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on 6 OK 7 which the Guide Channel’s broadcasts are received . q Then press OK . c If there is more than one mismatch , repeat steps 6 and 7 for each instance . RETURN TO VCR CHPLUS + SET - UP SCREEN Press MENU . 8 CHECK INPUT DATA Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � VCR PLUS + SET - UP 1 2 3 PLUS 5 to place the � 9 arrow next to “ GUIDE 6 4 5 GUIDE CHANNEL SET NUMBER CHANNEL MAP � , then = GUIDE CHANNEL MAP press OK . CABLE BOX OUTPUT 9 7 8 CABLE BOX BRAND SET c The Guide Channel and 0 5 PRESS ( , � ) , THEN ( OK ) VCR or cable box PRESS ( MENU ) TO END channel numbers you CH input appear on the GUIDE CHANNEL MAP screen in ascending order . Check to ensure GUIDE : VCR GUIDE : VCR you’ve entered them 6 : 47 10 : 55 12 : 41 15 : 38 correctly . 33 : 28 67 : 49 c If you entered more than � 10 sets of numbers , press PRESS ( OK ) TO NEXT OK to see the next set of PRESS ( MENU ) TO END numbers . OK MENU RETURN TO NORMAL SHUTTLE PLUS � � SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 10 You can now use VCR Plus + for quick and simple timer programming ( Z pg . 36 ) .
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 22 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 . SHUTTLE FIND PROGRAM START POINT If the tape is advanced past the start point , press REW or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it . 2 To go forward , press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the 6 right and release it . q START PLAYBACK Press PLAY . " AUTO PICTURE " appears on screen ( Z pg . 33 ) . STOP / EJECT 3 PLAY STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP or STOP / EJECT . Then press STOP / EJECT to remove the cassette . 4 1 2 3 Usable cassettes 6 4 5 Full - Size VHS 9 7 8 T - 30 ( ST - 30 * * ) T - 60 ( ST - 60 * * ) 0 T - 90 T - 120 ( ST - 120 * * ) T - 160 ( ST - 160 * * ) ST - 210 * * PLAY Compact VHS * FF ( Fast - Forward ) TC - 20 ( ST - C20 * * ) REW ( Rewind ) TC - 30 ( ST - C30 * * ) � TC - 40 ( ST - C40 * * ) * Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder . Simply place the recorded cassette STOP 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 play back regular VHS signals only . It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings .
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23 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 , � then press ENTER . ( The channel changes after a few 2 seconds whether you press ENTER or not . ) PAUSE SET TAPE SPEED Press SP / EP to set the recording speed . 3 6 q REC START RECORDING Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control , or press REC on the VCR's front panel . 4 STOP / EJECT PLAY SP / EP CH PAUSE / RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE . Press PLAY to resume recording . c During record pause , you can change the recording 5 channel by using the CH5 � buttons . ENTER STOP RECORDING 1 2 3 Press STOP or STOP / EJECT . Then press STOP / EJECT to remove the cassette . 6 4 5 NUMBER 6 9 7 8 0 CH PLAY Accidental erasure prevention SP / EP 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 24 Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control . NOTE : Playback Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures . Still SHUTTLE SE Slow Reverse PAU motion slow Play Reverse play Forward search 6 Reverse search q JOG PLAY CH Still Picture / Frame - By - Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE . If there is vertical jitter , use the CH 5 or � button to correct the picture . 1 1 2 3 ACTIVATE FRAME - BY - 6 4 5 FRAME PLAYBACK 9 7 8 Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame - by - frame playback , or to the left for reverse frame - by - frame 0 2 playback . CH OR Press PAUSE . OR PLAY Press SHUTTLE PLUS “ or £ . � To resume normal playback , press PLAY . PAUSE Slow Motion / Reverse Slow Motion � � SHUTTLE ACTIVATE SLOW - MOTION PLAYBACK PLUS During playback or still , turn the SHUTTLE ring to the “ / £ right for forward slow motion , or to the left for reverse 1 slow motion ( refer to the illustration above ) . To resume normal playback , press PLAY .
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25 Variable - Speed Search / Reverse Play SHUTTLE ACTIVATE VARIABLE - SPEED SEARCH During playback or still , turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable - speed search , or to the left for 6 q 1 reverse variable - speed search ( refer to the illustration on page 24 ) . OR During playback , press SHUTTLE PLUS “ or £ . PLAY c To increase the speed in the forward direction , press £ . c To decrease the speed in the forward direction , press “ . c To play in reverse slow motion , and in reverse play mode , continue to press “ after selecting all the forward slow motion modes . To resume normal playback , press PLAY . 1 2 3 High - Speed Search 6 4 5 9 7 8 ACTIVATE HIGH - SPEED 0 SEARCH During playback or still , turn the SHUTTLE ring all the PLAY way to the right for forward high - speed search , or to the 1 left for reverse high - speed search . c For forward search with a visible picture , during FF playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to REW the right and release it within 1 second . � c For reverse search with a visible picture , during playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the left and release it within 1 second . OR During playback or still press FF for forward high - speed � SHUTTLE PLUS search , or REW for reverse high - speed search . � To resume normal playback , press PLAY . NOTE : For short searches , during playback or still press and hold FF or REW for over 2 seconds . When released , normal playback resumes .
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 26 Manual Tracking Once playback begins , the VCR’s automatic tracking function is engaged . If noise appears in the picture , you can override this and make the adjustment manually . 6 q ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE During playback , press the CH5 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 on the VCR's front panel or remote . Press � lightly 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 . 1 2 3 RE - ENGAGE AUTOMATIC 6 4 5 TRACKING 9 7 8 Press the CH5 buttons on the VCR's front panel � 0 simultaneously . 3 CH c When automatic tracking is re - engaged , Auto Picture is automatically activated . NOTE : H5 During slow - motion playback , simply press C or � on the � VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking . � �
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27 Select The Soundtrack MENU Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously ( Normal and Hi - Fi ) and play back the selected one , or both together . ACCESS MAIN MENU 6 OK q SCREEN Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop mode . 1 c If the VCR Plus + screen appears press MENU again . CH ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to " FUNCTION SET " by pressing 5 5 � CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press OK . 2 ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR 1 2 3 SCREEN 6 4 5 Place the arrow next to FUNCTION AUTO TIMER " AUDIO MONITOR " by 9 7 8 SUPERIMPOSE H5 3 pressing C � or 2ND AUDIO 5 � SHUTTLE PLUS , then 0 = AUDIO MONITOR AUX INPUT press OK . SPECIAL FUNCTION CH PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END SELECT MODE � You have three choices : AUDIO MONITOR a – Hi - Fi = HI - FI 4 b – Normal NORM c – Mix MIX OK MENU Place the arrow next to SHUTTLE PLUS ( 5 � PRESS , � ) TO SELECT your choice by pressing � PRESS ( MENU ) TO END H5 C � or SHUTTLE 5 PLUS � . RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 5 NOTE : 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 .
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 28 Superimpose MENU This function , switchable between ON and OFF , determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen . ACCESS MAIN MENU 6 OK q SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 1 CH ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to " FUNCTION SET " by 5 5 , then press OK . or SHUTTLE PLUS pressing CH � � OSD 2 1 2 3 ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE 6 4 5 SCREEN 9 7 8 Place the arrow next to FUNCTION AUTO TIMER " SUPERIMPOSE " by 0 = SUPERIMPOSE 5 or 3 pressing CH � 2ND AUDIO 5 � , then SHUTTLE PLUS AUDIO MONITOR CH AUX INPUT press OK . SPECIAL FUNCTION 5 PRESS ( , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END � SELECT MODE Place the arrow next to SUPERIMPOSE " ON " or " OFF " by pressing = ON 4 CH5 or SHUTTLE OK � OFF MENU PLUS 5 � . SHUTTLE PLUS � � PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN To recall an indication Press MENU as many times as necessary . 1 Press OSD . 5 n All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds , leaving the counter information , NOTE : and RECORD / PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode , on the screen . ( No indication during still and search . ) If you engage the Record Pause mode , RECORD / PAUSE is 2 Press OSD again to clear the display . 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 CH 125 RECORD When the operation mode is changed , 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 Clock time RECORD PAUSE ( for as long as Pause is 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 VCR's EJECT button is pushed . Audio mode indicators Counter memory on / off
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29 Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS 6 q 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 , STOP PLAY press PLAY . Repeat Playback PLAY VIDEO SP START REPEAT H M S Press and hold PLAY ( until " PLAY " blinks on the front display panel ) during playback , then release . 1 c The entire tape is played back 20 times . STOP REPEAT To stop , press STOP at any time . 2 NOTE : Pressing PLAY , REW , FF , PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS 1 2 3 “ or £ also stops Repeat Playback . 6 4 5 9 7 8 Index Search 0 This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape at recording start . PLAY START SEARCH While the tape is stopped , press SHUTTLE PLUS “ FF or £ . REW 1 � PAUSE ACCESS DISTANT CODE STOP To access a recording 2 – 9 index codes away , press SHUTTLE PLUS “ or £ repeatedly until the SKIP 2 correct number is displayed on screen ( only if SUPER - SEARCH IMPOSE is set to ON ( Z pg . 28 ) . Playback begins � � automatically when the desired recording is located . SHUTTLE c To find the very beginning of the desired program , press REW or FF and search visually for the start point . PLUS
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 30 Instant ReView At the press of a button , you can power up your VCR , rewind the tape and begin viewing the most recent timer - recorded program . ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is disengaged , press REVIEW . 1 6 c The power comes on and the VCR searches for the q index code indicating the start of the last timer - recorded program , then begins playback automatically . 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 STOP REVIEW watch the third one , press REVIEW three times . c To find the very beginning of the desired program , press REW or FF and search visually for the program’s start point . Counter Reset REVIEW RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 1 2 3 Press C.RESET . 6 4 5 1 NOTE : 9 7 8 By pressing the DISPLAY button , you can change the display to show the counter reading , channel number DISPLAY 0 C.RESET or clock time . ( Channel number is not displayed during playback . ) Counter Memory FF REW When activated , this feature returns the tape to counter position � “ zero � . STOP ACTIVATE COUNTER C.MEMORY MEMORY 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 in the front display panel lights . RETURN TO COUNTER POSITION ZERO Press STOP ( during playback ) , then press REW . The tape rewinds and stops at approximately “ 0H 00M 00S � 2 automatically . c To cancel Counter Memory , press C.MEMORY .
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31 Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator SHUTTLE appears on screen when , from the POWER stop mode , you pressFF , REW , or use the SHUTTLE ring , or perform MENU + + + B E an Index Search or Instant ReView . The position of " " in relation to " B " ( Beginning ) or " E " ( End ) shows 6 COUNT 0 : 33 : 27 you where you are on the tape . q NOTE : " SUPERIMPOSE " must be set to " ON " , or the indicator will not appear ( Z pg . 28 ) . PLAY Next - Function Memory The Next Function Memory “ tells � the VCR what to do after rewinding . * Before continuing , ensure that the VCR is in stop mode . a – For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . . . . . press REW , then press PLAY within 2 seconds . POWER 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 . 1 2 3 6 4 5 NOTES : c To do the above using the VCR's controls : 9 7 8 During Stop , turn the SHUTTLE all the way to the left and TIMER release it instead of pressing REW , and then press PLAY or 0 POWER within 2 seconds . c If you want the " next function " to automatically start when the counter reads " 0H 00M 00S " ( instead of at the beginning of the PLAY tape ) , press C . MEMORY so that the counter memory indicator appears on the front display panel before pressing REW . FF REW AV COMPU LINK Playback � Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components , including amplifiers ( or receivers ) and televisions . AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo - C.MEMORY nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors . For example : simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on , � MENU � the TV's VIDEO mode is selected and the VCR goes into play mode . ( PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety tab is removed . ) MAKE CONNECTION Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component as shown in the illustration on page 32 . 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 Press POWER . 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 3 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE .
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 32 ACCESS FUNCTION MENUSET SCREEN OK Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 to place the arrow � � next to “ FUNCTION SET � , then press OK . 6 4 q ACCESS SPECIAL FUNCTION SCREEN Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � FUNCTION AUTO TIMER PLUS 5 to place the � PLAY CH SUPERIMPOSE 5 arrow next to “ SPECIAL 2ND AUDIO FUNCTION � , then press AUDIO MONITOR AUX INPUT OK . = SPECIAL FUNCTION PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 1 2 3 6 4 5 ENABLE AV COMPU LINK 9 7 8 PLAYBACK 0 H5 or SHUTTLE Press C � SPECIAL FUNCTION 5 � to place the arrow PLUS CH PAUSE next to “ AV COMPU LINK � . 6 = AV COMPU - LINK PLAY 5 , � ) PRESS ( TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END � RETURN TO NORMAL OK SCREEN MENU Press MENU as many times as necessary . SHUTTLE PLUS � � 7 PERFORM AV COMPU LINK Example PLAYBACK Your VCR Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY ( if the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed , playback begins 8 automatically ) . Linked components are turned on , and the TV set to its VIDEO mode , automatically ! NOTE : Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have . PAUSE / SPECIAL Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this VIDEO FUNCTION connection . OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN Mini - plug cable ( not supplied ) AUDIO IN AV COMPU LINK II ( VCR ONLY ) AV COMPU LINK Television
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33 Your VCR is equipped with the Auto Picture feature , which checks the condition of the tape and compensates accordingly , giving you the best - possible playback picture every time . The default setting is " ON " . Auto Picture Preparation POWER MENU TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER . If watching channel 3 or 4 , press TV / VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode . VIDEO is displayed 6 1 on the front display panel . OK q ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . CH PLAY 2 POWER ACCESS AUTO PICTURE SCREEN Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � 1 2 3 MAIN MENU PLUS 5 to place the � PROGRAM SET 6 4 5 3 arrow next to “ AUTO FUNCTION SET PICTURE � , then press OK . TUNER SET 9 7 8 CUSTOM SET = AUTO PICTURE 0 PRESS ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END CH SELECT MODE TV / VIDEO Place the arrow next to AUTO PICTURE " ON " by pressing CH5 PLAY � = ON 4 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 � . � OFF OK PRESS ( 5 , � ) , TO SELECT MENU PRESS ( MENU ) TO END NOTE : SHUTTLE PLUS � � When using rental tapes , or tapes recorded on other VCRs , select " ON " or " OFF " as desired . RETURN TO NORMAL Playback SCREEN The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback . Press MENU as many times as necessary . Before beginning , perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22 . 5 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 ) .
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES ( cont . ) 34 Record One Program While Watching Another Recording ENGAGE TV MODE During recording . . . c Press TV / VIDEO . The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes 1 out . ( If you are using the RF connection ( Z pg . 6 ) . to view the output from your VCR , the TV broadcast being recorded disappears . ) 6 c If you are using the AV connection ( Z pg . 6 ) , to view q the output from your VCR , change the TV's input mode from AV to TV . SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch . 2 OSD Display Elapsed Recording 1 2 3 Time 6 4 5 9 7 8 RESET COUNTER TO ZERO 0 TV / VIDEO C.RESET 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 ) . � �
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35 Stereo And SAP ( Second Audio Program ) Your VCR’s built - in MTS decoder enables reception of MENUMulti - channel TV Sound broadcasts . OK c The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during stereo broadcast reception , and SAP lights during SAP program reception . 6 c Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied q by SAP audio . To Record Stereo Programs . . . . . . simply follow the basic recording procedure . To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . . CH . . . select " HI - FI " at the Audio Monitor screen ( Z pg . 27 ) . To Record SAP Programs . . . ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 9 7 8 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 0 SCREEN CH Place the arrow next to " FUNCTION SET " by pressing 5 5 � CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press OK . 2 ACCESS 2ND AUDIO � SCREEN Place the arrow next to " 2ND AUDIO " by pressing 5 5 � CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press OK . OK 3 MENU SHUTTLE PLUS � SELECT MODE � Place the arrow next to 2ND AUDIO H5 " ON " by pressing C � 5 4 or SHUTTLE PLUS � . = ON OFF 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 36 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is present . VCR Plus + c The VCR’s power comes on automatically . 1 c If you’re watching on channel 3 or 4 , press TV / VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode . VIDEO is displayed on the Timer front display panel . ACCESS VCR PLUS + SCREEN Programming Press MENU on the remote VCR PLUS + control . 2 Before VCR Plus + Timer programming , see " VCR Plus + c The clock must be set in Setup " on page 19 . order to access the VCR Plus + screen . If you haven’t set the clock , the PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO MAIN MENU Main Menu screen appears when you press MENU . Refer to page 7 for the Dual Quick Set 6 OK procedure or page 9 for the clock setting procedure . q 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 , " ERROR " may appear on the screen to advise you of the error . This happens when the PlusCode number is for a program which has already passed . " ERROR " is displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus + screen reappears ( step 2 ) . 1 2 3 CHECK INPUT DATA 6 4 5 NUMBER Press OK and the Program PROGRAM 1 NUMBER " 9 " screen appears . ( VCR PLUS + 12345678 ) 9 7 8 DATE 7 / 10 FRI 4 The PlusCode number you START 8 : 00 PM entered appears in the 0 STOP 9 : 00 PM CANCEL CHANNEL 8 SP " 8 " Program screen . Check to make sure it’s accurate . NUMBER PRESS ( 8 = DAILY , 9 = WEEKLY SP / EP = REC SPEED ) c To timer - record daily or PRESS ( MENU ) TO END TV / CABLE / VCR weekly serials , press TV / VIDEO DAILY ( NUMBER “ 8 � ) or WEEKLY ( NUMBER “ 9 � ) . “ DAILY � or “ WEEKLY � appears on the Program SP / EP screen . � 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 OK number . MENU SET TAPE SPEED � � Press SP / EP . 5
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37 CHECK / CORRECT INPUT DATA MENU If the data is correct as it is , go to step 7 . If not , press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS “ £ until the item you OK 6 want to change begins to blink . Then press the appropriate NUMBER keys , CH 5 or SHUTTLE PLUS � 5 to obtain the desired setting . � 6 q RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . SP / EP CH c Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen 7 ( Z pg . 41 ) . ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER . The VCR turns off automatically . 8 1 2 3 NOTES : c To disengage the timer before recording starts , press TIMER 6 4 5 NUMBER again . Pressing once more re - engages it . 9 7 8 c In case of a power failure after programming , the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes . TIMER 0 c When timer - recording cable channels received through a Cable Box , be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON . CH � OK MENU SHUTTLE PLUS � �
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TIMER RECORDING ( cont . ) 38 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 . Recording 1 ( ITR ) ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again . ITR blinks and 0 : 30 appears on the front display panel . 2 SET RECORDING 6 DURATION q If you want to record for more than 30 minutes , press REC to extend the time . Each press extends recording 3 time by 30 minutes . REC NOTES : c You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's front panel . c After you set the 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 ITR REC seconds . Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 VIDEO SP seconds , or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment . ACCESS ON - SCREEN MENU On - Screen Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the Main Menu screen . 2 Timer ACCESS PROGRAM SET Programming SCREEN Make sure the arrow is to PROGRAM 1 the left of " PROGRAM * Refer to the illustration on page 39 . DATE - - / - - 3 SET " , then press OK . START - - : - - AM STOP - - : - - AM You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 CHANNEL - - SP 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 ) . PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) OR ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) PRESS ( MENU ) TO END LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact . If not , cover SELECT PROGRAM the hole with adhesive tape , then load . 1 NUMBER c The VCR comes on , and the counter is reset , H5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or C � or automatically . 5 SHUTTLE PLUS � to select a vacant program number , c If watching channel 3 or 4 , press TV / VIDEO to select 4 then press OK . The first time you do this , all numbers will the VIDEO mode . VIDEO is displayed on the front be vacant , so just press OK when the screen appears . display panel .
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39 SET PROGRAM INFORMATION MENU Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date , start / stop time and channel number . Press CH5 or � OK 5 SHUTTLE PLUS 5 to set AM / PM and tape speed . � Press OK after AM / PM , channel number and tape speed settings . The next setting that can be set begins flashing . 6 q c Any information comprised of 1 digit ( except the channel number ) should have a " 0 " entered before it . H5 c It is possible to set all information using the C � or 5 � SHUTTLE PLUS button . ( In this case , press OK after each setting . ) Do not use the CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS � button to set the date . CH NOTE : If you are using a cable box , enter the cable box channel , not the channel to be recorded . The channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box . ( The cable box channel is the VCR's channel that displays the chennels received by the cable box . ) 1 2 3 * * You can record selected programs at the same time 6 4 5 every weekday , or once a week . Before entering the NUMBER NUMBER " 9 " month , press NUMBER key “ 8 � ( DAILY ) or “ 9 � 9 7 8 ( WEEKLY ) . Either " DAILY " or " WEEKLY " appears . TIMER Press again and " DAILY " or " WEEKLY " disappears . 0 " 8 " NUMBER CH MAKE CORRECTIONS To change any of the settings , press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS “ £ until the item you want to change 6 begins blinking . Then set as in step 5 . � RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . OK MENU c Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen 7 ( Z pg . 41 ) . SHUTTLE PLUS � � 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 . c In case of a power failure after programming , the VCR’s EXAMPLE memory backup keeps your selections for 10 minutes . If you program the VCR to timer PROGRAM 1 c If you select " PROGRAM SET " without having set the date and record a show on September 6 time , an error message appears . Follow its instructions . DATE 9 / 6 SUN on channel 40 from 12 : 00 noon START 12 : 00 PM c If you enter a start time that has already passed , " ERROR " to 1 : 00 PM in SP mode , the STOP 1 : 00 PM appears on the screen and flashes . CHANNEL 40 SP screen will look like this : c Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date . PRESS NUMBER KEY ( 0 - 9 ) c After timer recording is completed , the VCR’s power goes off OR ( 5 , � ) , THEN ( OK ) automatically . PRESS ( MENU ) TO END 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 channels received through a Cable Box , be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON .
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TIMER RECORDING ( cont . ) 40 Check And Cancel Programs POWER DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER , then press POWER . MENU 1 6 OK q ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 2 CH ACCESS PROGRAM SET SCREEN 5 5 Press CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS � to place the arrow POWER next to " PROGRAM SET " , then press OK . 3 CHECK PROGRAM INFOR - 1 2 3 MATION 6 4 5 5 5 Press CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS � to check the 9 7 8 programs in succession . 4 TIMER 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 SHUTTLE PLUS � SCREEN � 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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41 Auto Timer MENU When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically OK disengaged when the VCR is powered back on . 6 q ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 1 CH ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Place the arrow next to " FUNCTION SET " by pressing 5 5 � CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press OK . 2 ACCESS AUTO TIMER 1 2 3 SCREEN 6 4 5 Place the arrow next to " AUTO TIMER " by pressing 9 7 8 5 5 � CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS , then press OK . Now 3 skip to step 2 of the procedure below . TIMER 0 CH Or , during on - screen timer programming . . . ACCESS AUTO TIMER SCREEN � In step 7 in the VCR Plus + Timer Programming proce - dure ( Z pg . 37 ) or in step 7 in the On - Screen Timer 1 Programming procedure ( Z pg . 39 ) , press MENU . OK MENU SELECT MODE SHUTTLE PLUS � Place the arrow next to � AUTO TIMER your choice ( " ON " or = ON H5 2 " OFF " ) by pressing C � OFF 5 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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EDITING 42 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 . Recorder Your VCR The mini - plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini - plug to mono 3.5 mm mini - plug connector . LOAD A CASSETTE 6 q Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder . 2 To rear panel PAUSE / SPECIAL SET RECORDER’S INPUT FUNCTION connector AUDIO MODE Mini - plug cable ( not supplied ) IN ( JVC camcorder only ) Press NUMBER key “ 0 � to set to AUX . VIDEO IN 3 ACCESS MAIN MENU VIDEOT SCREEN OU Press MENU as many times as necessary . 4 Camcorder AUDIO OUT ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN EDIT Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 to place the arrow � � Player next to “ FUNCTION SET � , then press OK . 5 If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control - equipped camcorder — step 6 If not — step 9 ACCESS SPECIAL 1 2 3 FUNCTION SCREEN Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 to place the arrow � � 6 4 5 next to “ SPECIAL FUNCTION � , then press OK . 9 7 8 6 0 NUMBER " 0 " SELECT MODE CH Press CH5 or SHUTTLE � SPECIAL FUNCTION PLUS 5 to place the � = PAUSE 7 arrow next to “ PAUSE � . AV COMPU - LINK � PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END OK RETURN TO FUNCTION MENU SET SCREEN � SHUTTLE PLUS � Press MENU . 8
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43 ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN 5 5 Press CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS � to place the arrow next to “ AUX INPUT � , then press OK . MENU 9 OK SELECT INPUT If you are connecting the AUX INPUT 6 AV cable to the AV q = FRONT 10 connectors on the front of REAR the VCR , place the arrow next to " FRONT " by H5 pressing C � or 5 � SHUTTLE PLUS . If PRESS ( 5 , � ) TO SELECT PRESS ( MENU ) TO END you are connecting the CHAV cable to the AV connectors on the back of the VCR , place the arrow next to " REAR " 5 5 � . by pressing CH � or SHUTTLE PLUS RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU as many times as necessary . 1 2 3 11 6 4 5 START PLAYER 9 7 8 Set the camcorder to its play mode . 0 12 NOTE : CH If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose / OSD disable feature then set its superimpose or display 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 OK Record mode . ( Refer to camcorder's instruction MENU manual . ) SHUTTLE PLUS � �
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EDITING ( cont . ) 44 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 Player Your VCR Insert the playback cassette into the player and the 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 ) . VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT NOTE : 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 input connector , follow steps 4 , 5 , 9 – 11 from the " Edit From A Camcorder " section , Z pg . 42 . ) AUDIO IN VIDEO 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 ) . Another VCR Recorder START RECORDER Set to its record mode . 5 1 2 3 6 4 5 9 7 8 0 NUMBER " 0 " �
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45 Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in succession . To use your VCR as the recorder . . . Assemble LOAD CASSETTES Insert the original cassette in the player , and the Editing recording cassette in the recorder . 1 PAUSE SET TAPE SPEED Set to " SP " or " EP " by pressing the SP / EP button . 2 6 REC q ENGAGE RECORD - STANDBY MODE Press and hold PAUSE , and press REC . PLAY SP / EP 3 FIND EDIT START POINT Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to be edited . 4 START EDITING 1 2 3 When you reach the scene on the original tape to be edited , press PLAY to initiate the recorder’s record 6 4 5 5 mode . 9 7 8 STOP EDITING 0 Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder . PLAY 6 SP / EP CONTINUE EDITING Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add additional scenes . � PAUSE 7 REC NOTE : Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the playback deck . � �
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EDITING ( cont . ) 46 Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack . Use your VCR as the recorder . Audio Dubbing Normal audio track Pre - recorded tape PAUSE Video / Hi - Fi audio track A . DUB 6 q Audio - dubbed tape MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R STOP PLAY connectors on the VCR's front panel . * When connect - 1 ing monaural equipment , use only the VCR's AUDIO IN L connector . SET INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key " 0 " on the remote control . " AU " appears in place of a channel number . 2 c Be sure to select " FRONT " at the AUX Input Screen . Audio component ( To select the correct AUX Input connector , follow ( CD player etc . ) steps 4 , 5 , 9 – 11 from the " Edit From A Camcorder " section , Z pg . 42 . ) LOCATE START POINT Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your VCR , and press PAUSE when you find the point where you 3 want to start dubbing . ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING Press A . DUB . NOTES : c Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode . c When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing , the 4 ( REC blinks , PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front normal soundtrack is automatically selected . If you wish to display panel . ) hear the Hi - Fi or mixed sound ( Hi - Fi + Normal soundtracks ) , refer to the " Select The Soundtrack " section ( Z pg . 27 ) and select the soundtrack you wish to hear . START DUBBING c Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches Engage the audio component's Play mode , then press " 0H00M00S " , and the VCR enters the Play mode . Check the PLAY to start the tape in your VCR . Audio dubbing counter reading before dubbing . 5 begins at this point . c Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear AUDIO IN connectors . When using these connectors , make sure to select c REC blinks and PLAY is displayed on the front display " REAR " at the Aux Input screen . To select the correct Aux panel . Input connector , follow steps 4 , 5 , 9 – 11 from the " Edit From c To stop dubbing temporarily , press PAUSE . Press A Camcorder " section Z pg . 42 . PLAY to resume dubbing . c Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had its record safety tab removed . END AUDIO DUBBING c When playing back an audio - dubbed tape , refer to the " Select The Soundtrack " section ( Z pg . 27 ) to select the soundtrack Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR , and engage you wish to hear . the audio component's Stop mode . c It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted 6 material without the consent of the copyright owner .
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SPECIAL FEATURES 47 TV Multi - Brand Remote Control POWER The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below . ENTER 1 2 3 TURN ON THE TV 6 4 5 NUMBER Turn the power on using the TV's remote control . 9 7 8 1 0 CH SET REMOTE CONTROL VOL . + / - MODE TV / CABLE / VCR Set the TV / CABLE / VCR switch on the VCR's remote control to TV . TV / VIDEO 2 � SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below . While holding down POWER , enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER STOPkeys , 3 then pressSTOP . � 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 / VIDEO , 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 / 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 TOSHIBA 08 ZENITH 09 HITACHI 10 SAMSUNG 12 SANYO 13
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SPECIAL FEATURES ( cont . ) 48 Cable Box Multi - Brand Remote Control POWER The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of cable boxes listed below . Some cable box brands have more than one code . If your cable box does not function with a specified code , try other codes . ENTER 1 2 3 TURN ON THE CABLE BOX 6 4 5 NUMBER Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control . 9 7 8 1 0 CH SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE TV / CABLE / VCR Set the TV / CABLE / VCR switch on the VCR’s remote control to CABLE . 2 � ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND While holding down POWER , use the NUMBER keys to STOP enter the cable box brand number from the chart below 3 and then press STOP . � � 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 / VCR switch to VCR . NOTES : CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE c You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and the cable box brand for your Cable Box Controller ( Z pg . 17 ) CURTIS 09 , 10 separately . The list of cable box brands that can be controlled GEMINI 08 by your remote control is different from the list of cable box GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 , 02 , 03 , 04 , 05 , 06 , 07 , 08 brands that can be controlled by your cable box controller . c It is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable HAMLIN 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 box even if the cable box’s channels automatically change JERROLD 01 , 02 , 03 , 04 , 05 , 06 , 07 , 08 during timer recording using the Cable Box Controller . OAK 19 , 20 , 21 PANASONIC 24 , 25 , 26 PIONEER 13 , 14 RCA 24 , 25 , 26 REGAL 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 SAMSUNG 08 , 13 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09 , 10 SIGMA 19 , 20 , 21 SL MARX 08 , 13 SPRUCER 24 , 25 , 26 TELEVIEW 08 , 13 TOCOM 22 , 23 VIDEOWAY 11 , 12 ZENITH 11 , 12
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49 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 POWER this VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is set to B , and another VCR so it responds to commands A / B CODE when the switch is set to A . The switch is preset to A because this VCR normally responds to A - code signals . You can easily 1 2 3 modify this VCR to accept B - code commands . 6 4 5 9 7 8 UNPLUG VCR'S POWER 0 CORD Unplug from the AC outlet . 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 .
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TROUBLESHOOTING 50 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 . 41 ) . 3 . The remote control won’t function . c The batteries are discharged . Replace the dead batteries with new ones . c The A / B CODE switch is in the Re - perform the A / B Code setting wrong position . ( Z pg . 49 ) . c The TV / CABLE / VCR switch is in the Set the switch to the position wrong position . corresponding with the unit you want to operate . 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 Press C.MEMORY to disengage the fast forward . ( “ M � ) is lit on the front display Counter Memory mode and extin - panel . guish 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 . c If you’re using the AV connection Set the TV receiver to its AV mode . ( 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 ( Z pg . 58 ) . broadcasts are clear . 5 . The Hi - Fi soundtrack cannot be c The AUDIO MONITOR option at Set AUDIO MONITOR to " HI - FI " heard . the Function Set screen was set ( Z pg . 27 ) . incorrectly . 6 . SHUTTLE ring does not work c A turn of the SHUTTLE which is too Release the SHUTTLE , then turn it properly during search . rapid may not be properly recognized . again more slowly .
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51 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 record safety tab removed . hole 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 VCR have been incorrectly con - illustration under “ Edit To Or From nected . Another VCR � ( Z pg . 44 ) or “ Edit From A Camcorder � ( Z pg . 42 ) 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 . 43 ) . TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 . Timer recording won’t work . c The clock and / or the timer have Check or re - perform the clock / timer been set incorrectly . settings to ensure correctness . 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 . 19 ) . 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 . c The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover its 4 . The cassette is automatically record safety tab removed . hole with adhesive tape , or replace it ejected , and TIMER and ] on the with a cassette on which the safety front display panel won’t stop tab is intact . blinking . Check the programmed data and re - 5 . TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and c TIMER has been pressed when there program as necessary , then press the timer mode is disengaged . are no programs in memory , or the TIMER again . timer record program information has not been programmed correctly . 6 . The cassette is automatically c The end of tape was reached during The program may not have been ejected , the power shuts off and timer recording . 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 Cable Box Controller is not Connect the Cable Box Controller 7 . Cable channels are not automatically properly connected to the VCR . correctly ( 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 . 17 ) . c The cable box’s power is off . Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts . CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE .
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TROUBLESHOOTING ( cont . ) 52 8 . 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 " . 9 . We moved , and now VCR Plus + c The receivable stations in the new area Re - perform the VCR Plus + setup doesn’t work properly . are received on different channels than procedure ( Z pg . 19 ) . those in the previous area . 10 . “ PROGRAM FULL � is displayed on c All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer Wait until a space in memory clears , the VCR Plus + screen . memory are used . or cancel unnecessary program information ( Z pg . 40 ) . 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 . Set the switch to TV . 3 . The remote control won’t operate c The TV / CABLE / VCR switch is set to my TV . a position other than TV . Set the switch to CABLE . 4 . The remote control won't operate c The TV / CABLE / VCR switch is set to my cable box . a position other than CABLE . 5 . Even though Auto or Semi - Auto c The clock setting data received from Select a different Host Channel during clock setting has been selected , the the Host Channel is incorrect . the Semi - Auto setting procedure clock is incorrect . ( Z pg . 10 ) , or perform the Manual setting procedure ( Z pg . 11 ) . ATTENTION : This recorder contains microcomputers . External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning . In such cases , switch the power off and unplug the power cord . Then plug it in again and switch power on . Take out the cassette . After checking the cassette , operate the unit as usual .
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 53 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 . You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ screen menu , but the audio from the program or tape Q . Noise bars appear during multi - speed search . What’s you’re viewing is present . the problem ? A . 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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SPECIFICATIONS 54 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 291 mm ACCESSORIES ( 15 - 3 / 4 " x 3 - 3 / 4 " x 11 - 1 / 2 " ) Provided accessories : RF cable ( F - type ) , Weight : 3.7 kg ( 8.2 lbs ) Infrared remote control unit , Format : VHS NTSC standard “ AA � battery x 2 , Maximum recording time Cable Box Controller , SP : 210 min . with ST - 210 video Audio / Video cable cassette EP : 630 min . with ST - 210 video cassette Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified . E . & O.E . Design and specifications subject to change without VIDEO / AUDIO notice . 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
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INDEX 55 List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on - screen display names . The first page on which the term appears is listed . Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual . A L A / B Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Add Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 M AFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Manual Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Audio Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Auto Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MBR ( Multi - Brand Remote ) Code Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Auto Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Auto Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 N Auto Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Next - Function Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 O Aux Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 AV Compu Link Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 On - Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 AV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 On - Screen Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 On - Screen Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 B Override Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 P C PBS Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cable Box Brand Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 R Cable Box Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cancel Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Record Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Check Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Connection to TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Reverse Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Reverse Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 RF Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Counter Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 S D SAP ( Second Audio Program ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Second Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Delete Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Select Cable Box Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Dual Quick Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Semi - Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 E Shuttle Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 F Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Frame - by - Frame Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Still Picture Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Function Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SHUTTLE Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 G Superimpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Guide Channel Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 T Guide Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tape Position Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 H Tape Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Time Zone Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Host Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tuner Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 I V Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Insert Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Variable - Speed Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Instant ReView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 VCR Plus + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ITR ( Instant Timer Recording ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 VCR Plus + Timer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 VCR Plus + Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 J Jog Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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INDEX ( cont . ) 56 FRONT VIEW 6 7 5 8 1 2 3 4 REW FF � 6 MENU OK � PAUSE POWER q REC SHUTTLE JOG ( MONO ) L – AUDIO – R VIDEO � � CH 5 A . DUB + 6 + 8 – 20 15 10 8 6 4 202468 – 20 15 10 8 6 4 2024 dB dB L R I T R TIMER ST REC VIDEO SP AM PLAY SAP SP / EP PLAY STOP / EJECT PAUSE PM EP M H M S 0 9 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( 1 Power ON / OFF Button ( Z pg . 8 ) ! Audio Input Connector [ R ] ( Z pg . 42 ) 5 � 2 Menu Button ( Z pg . 8 ) @ Channel Buttons ( Z pg . 8 ) 3 OK Button ( Z pg . 8 ) # Instant REVIEW Button ( Z pg . 30 ) 4 Cassette Loading Slot $ Remote Control Sensor 5 Record [ REC ] Button ( Z pg . 23 ) % Front Display Panel ( Z pg . 57 ) 6 Pause Button ( Z pg . 23 ) ^ Audio Dubbing [ A . DUB ] Button ( Z pg . 46 ) 7 SHUTTLE Ring ( Z pg . 24 ) & SP / EP Button ( Z pg . 23 ) 8 JOG Dial ( Z pg . 24 ) * Stop / Eject Button ( Z pg . 22 ) 9 Video Input Connector ( Z pg . 42 ) ( Play Button ( Z pg . 22 ) 0 Mono Audio Input Connector ( Z pg . 42 ) Audio Input Connector [ L ] ( Z pg . 42 ) REAR VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 VIDEO AUDIO ANT.IN R L ( MONO ) PAUSE / � L � N IN CABLE � TSPECIAIO RF OUT BOX FUNC OUT CH3 CH4 90 6 7 8 ! @ 1 Power Cord ( Z pg . 6 ) 8 Hi - Fi Audio Output Connector [ L ] ( Z pg . 6 ) 2 Video Input Connector ( Z pg . 44 ) 9 PAUSE / SPECIAL FUNCTION connector 3 Audio Input Connector [ R ] ( Z pg . 44 ) c Remote PAUSE Connector ( Z pg . 42 ) 4 Mono Audio Input Connector ( Z pg . 44 ) c AV COMPU LINK Connector ( Z pg . 31 ) Audio Input Connector [ L ] ( Z pg . 44 ) 0 CABLE BOX Connector ( Z pg . 15 ) 5 ANT . IN Connector ( Z pg . 6 ) ! Channel 3 / 4 Switch ( Z pg . 6 ) 6 Video Output Connector ( Z pg . 6 ) @ RF OUT Connector ( Z pg . 6 ) 7 Hi - Fi Audio Output Connector [ R ] ( Z pg . 6 )
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57 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL 1 + 6 + 8 – 20 15 10 8 6 4 202468 – 20 15 10 8 6 4 2024 dB dB 2 L R $ 3 I T R TIMER ST REC SP AM VIDEO PLAY SAP # 4 PAUSE PM EP M H M S 5 @ 6 7 8 9 0 ! 1 Audio Level Meter 9 Clock Display ( Z pg . 7 ) 2 Timer Mode Indicator ( Z pg . 37 ) 0 Channel Display [ “ AU � for AUX mode ] 3 Instant Timer Recording Indicator ( Z pg . 38 ) ( Z pg . 7 ) 4 Video Mode Indicator ( Z pg . 8 ) Counter Display ( Z pg . 22 ) 5 “ Cassette Loaded � Mark ! Multi - Channel TV Sound Indicators ( Z pg . 35 ) 6 Counter Memory Mark ( Z pg . 30 ) @ Pause Mode Indicator ( Z pg . 23 ) 7 Tape Speed Indicators ( Z pg . 23 ) # Play Mode Indicator ( Z pg . 22 ) 8 AM / PM Indicators ( Z pg . 7 ) $ Recording Mode Indicator ( Z pg . 23 ) REMOTE CONTROL ( Provided ) 1 Instant REVIEW Button ( Z pg . 30 ) POWER 2 A / B Code Select Switch ( Z pg . 49 ) $ 1 A B ENTER 3 NUMBER Buttons ( Z pg . 10 ) 2 % 4 “ AUX � Mode Select Button ( Z pg . 42 ) OSD 5 CANCEL Button ( Z pg . 40 ) 1 2 3 ^ Counter [ C . ] RESET ( Z pg . 30 ) 3 6 4 5 Channel [ CH . ] SKIP Button ( Z pg . 14 ) DAILY ( M - F ) WEEKLY 6 Volume [ VOL ] + / – Buttons ( Z pg . 47 ) 9 7 8 & 4 AUX 7 DISPLAY Button ( Z pg . 30 ) C.RESET CANCEL TIMER 0 * 8 Recording Speed [ SP / EP ] Button ( Z pg . 23 ) 5 CH SKIP 9 Rewind [ REW ] Button ( Z pg . 22 ) ( LTV � . CH 6 0 PLAY Button ( Z pg . 22 ) VO ) ! Record [ REC ] Button ( Z pg . 23 ) SP / EP DISPLAY TV / VIDEO CABLE 7 @ Counter [ C . ] MEMORY Button ( Z pg . 30 ) TV VCR q 8 PLAY ADD Button ( Z pg . 14 ) REW FF # MENU Button ( Z pg . 8 ) w 9 STOP PAUSE $ POWER ON / OFF Button ( Z pg . 8 ) REC e 0 SKIP C.MEMORY % ENTER Button ( Z pg . 23 ) SEARCH On - Screen Display [ OSD ] Button ( Z pg . 28 ) ADD r ! MENU OK ^ DAILY Timer Recording Button ( Z pg . 37 ) @ t & WEEKLY Timer Recording Button ( Z pg . 37 ) * TIMER Button ( Z pg . 37 ) SHUTTLE � PLUS # y 5 � ( Channel [ CH ] Buttons ( Z pg . 8 ) ) TV / VIDEO Button ( Z pg . 8 ) q TV / CABLE / VCR Switch ( Z pg . 47 ) u w Fast - Forward [ FF ] Button ( Z pg . 22 ) e PAUSE Button ( Z pg . 23 ) MULTI BRAND � REMOTE CONTROL UNIT r STOP Button ( Z pg . 22 ) t SKIP SEARCH Button ( Z pg . 29 ) y OK Button ( Z pg . 8 ) u SHUTTLE PLUS Button ( Z pg . 8 ) * * If the remote control doesn't work properly , remove its batteries , wait a short time and then try again .
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FOR SERVICING 58 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE : 1 - 800 - 252 - 5722 Dear customer : In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase , read the instruction booklet before operating the unit . In the event that repair is necessary , or for the address nearest your location , please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States , call 1 - 800 - 252 - 5722 for your authorized servicer . Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service . — JVC JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield , NJ 07004 - 2105 Lawrenceville , GA 30243 - 5357 Aurora , IL 60504 - 8149 ( 201 ) 808 - 9279 ( 770 ) 339 - 2522 ( 708 ) 851 - 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly , Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Cypress , CA 90630 - 0024 Houston , TX 77043 - 2310 Honolulu , HI 96819 - 2040 ( 714 ) 229 - 8011 ( 713 ) 935 - 9331 ( 808 ) 833 - 5828 230 Eliot Street 14505 Commerce Way 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland , MA 01721 - 2377 Miami Lakes , FL 33016 - 1512 South San Francisco , CA 94080 - 1804 ( 508 ) 881 - 5923 ( 305 ) 362 - 6252 ( 415 ) 871 - 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service . Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products , service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous . The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products . NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield , NJ 07004 - 2105 Don't service it yourself . If you ship the product . . . Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent CAUTION size and strength . Enclose , with the unit , a letter stating the To prevent electrical shock , do not open the cabinet . No user problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt serviceable parts inside . or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel . unit . Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton . Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above . ACCESSORIES To purchase accessories for your JVC product , you may contact your local JVC Dealer . Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free : 1 - 800 - 882 - 2345 .
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WARRANTY 59 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 - 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof , except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below . ( " The Warranty Period " ) PARTS LABOR 1 YR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY ( 50 ) UNITED STATES , THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO . WHAT WE WILL DO : If this product is found to be defective , JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner . Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers . Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period . All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry - in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in - home basis . WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE : Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale . For your nearest JVC authorized service center , please call toll free : ( 800 ) 252 - 5722 . If service is not available locally , box the product carefully , preferably in the original carton , and ship , insured , with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center , the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll - free number . If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product , please contact our Customer Relations Department . WHAT IS NOT COVERED : This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover : 1 . Products which have been subject to abuse , accident , alteration , modification , tampering , negligence , misuse , faulty installation , lack of reasonable care , or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service , or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products , or if the model or serial number has been altered , tampered with , defaced or removed ; 2 . Initial installation and installation and removal for repair ; 3 . Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual , normal maintenance , video and audio head cleaning ; 4 . Damage that occurs in shipment , due to act of God , and cosmetic damage ; 5 . Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge ; 6 . Video Pick - up Tubes / CCD Image Sensor , Cartridge , Stylus ( Needle ) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase ; 7 . Accessories ; 8 . Batteries ( except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase ) ; from the date of purchase ) ; There are no other express warranties except as listed above . THE DURATION OFANYIMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY , IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN . JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT , INCONVENIENCE , LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES , WHETHER DIRECT , INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL ( INCLUDING , WITHOUT LIMITATION , DAMAGE TO TAPES , RECORDS OR DISCS ) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT , OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY . ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES , INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE , ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE . Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts , so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you . This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state . JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . Elmwood Park , New Jersey 07407 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY , THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY . FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY , PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT . For customer use : Enter below the Model No . and Serial No . which is located either on the rear , bottom or side of the cabinet . Retain this information for future reference . Model No . : Serial No . : Purchase date : Name of dealer :
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HR - VP82U JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA � DIVISION OF US JVC CORP . � 41 Slater Drive , Elmwood Park , N.J . 07407 � Printed in Malaysia � J U 0596HOV UN P COPYRIGHT © 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN , LTD . * *