JVC MP3 Player HR DVS3U User Manual
Mini DV/S-VHS  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR  
POWER  
PROG  
CHECK  
A/B  
TV/VCR  
DISPLAY  
ENTER/OSD  
T
W
1
2
5
3
2
4
DBS  
7
6
WEEKLY  
9
DAILY(M-F)  
8
AUX  
0
C. RESET  
CANCEL  
TIMER  
4
START  
STOP  
DATE  
CH  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
SP/LP  
DV  
1
PROG  
S-VHS  
SP/EP  
PLAY  
STOP  
TV CH  
+
TV  
TV  
VOL  
VOL  
Ð
+
POWER  
EJECT  
EJECT  
TV CH  
Ð
JOG/  
SHUTTLE  
REW  
FF  
PULL-OPEN  
PULL-OPEN  
STOP  
DV  
PLAY PAUSE  
CH  
–
/
+
/
PUSH  
TURN  
S-VHS  
DV  
24HR  
QUICK  
PROGRAM  
DUB S-VHS  
REC  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and  
Serial No. which are located on the  
rear of cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LPT0641-001A  
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5. Ventilation  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To  
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from  
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.  
● Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,  
sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But  
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire  
hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to  
assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in  
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,  
use and servicing.  
● Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a  
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
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  
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as  
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up  
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/  
NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding  
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in  
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors,  
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
INSTALLATION  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-  
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the  
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.  
This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not  
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type  
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will  
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety  
feature.  
2. Lightning  
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or  
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,  
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or  
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not  
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.  
3. Power Lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity  
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,  
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When  
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be  
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as  
contact with them might be fatal.  
2. Power Sources  
Operate your product only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of  
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local  
power company. If your product is intended to operate from  
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating  
instructions.  
3. Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
4. Power Cord Protection  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely  
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against  
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.  
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SERVICING  
1. Servicing  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked  
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal  
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating  
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or  
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
● Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child  
or adult, and serious damage to the product.  
● Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.  
● Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer  
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of  
the product.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the  
product.  
● Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or  
deep-pile carpets.  
2. Product and Cart Combination  
A product and cart combination should  
be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces  
may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to  
restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Water and Moisture  
3. Replacement Parts  
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath  
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement,  
or near a swimming pool and the like.  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the  
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock or other hazards.  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-  
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
4. Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask  
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that  
the product is in safe operating condition.  
5. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer  
of this product as they may cause hazards.  
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of  
Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information  
on a specific procedure or feature.  
● The Index on pages 6 – 11 lists frequently-used terms, and the  
number of the page on which they are used or explained in the  
manual. This section also illustrates the controls and  
connections on the front and rear panel, the front display  
panel and the remote control.  
6. Cleaning  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not  
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for  
cleaning.  
7. Heat  
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
● The ੬ mark signals a reference to another page for  
instructions or related information.  
● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are  
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the  
beginning of each major section.  
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .  
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.  
● “CAUTIONS” on page 2  
● “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on  
pages 3 – 4  
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CONTENTS  
INDEX  
6
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK  
36  
FRONT VIEW ..........................................................................6  
REAR VIEW .............................................................................7  
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL .........................................................8  
REMOTE ..................................................................................9  
How To Use ............................................................................9  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) ...................................10  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck) .....................................11  
Basic Playback ............................................................36  
Basic Recording ..........................................................37  
Playback Features .......................................................38  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) .............38  
Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................38  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................38  
Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) .....................................38  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........39  
Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................39  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................39  
Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................39  
Next Function Memory ..........................................................40  
Soundtrack Selection .............................................................40  
Recording Features .....................................................41  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
12  
Basic Connections ..................................................... 12  
S-VIDEO Connection ................................................. 13  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
14  
Plug & Play Set .......................................................... 14  
Language ................................................................... 15  
Clock Set ................................................................... 16  
Second Audio Recording .......................................................41  
Record One Program While Watching Another .....................41  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ................................................41  
Time Code .............................................................................41  
Preparations ...........................................................................16  
Semiauto Clock Set ................................................................17  
Manual Clock Set ..................................................................17  
Tuner Set ................................................................... 18  
TIMER RECORDING  
42  
®
VCR Plus+ Timer Programing ....................................42  
®
Auto Channel Set ...................................................................18  
Manual Channel Set ..............................................................19  
Cable Box Control Setting ......................................... 20  
Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ......................................44  
Guide Channel Number Set ...................................................44  
Guide Channel Number ........................................................45  
Express Timer Programing ..........................................46  
Installing Controller ...............................................................20  
Setting cable box's brand and channel ...................................21  
DBS Receiver Control Setting .................................... 23  
24HR Quick Programing ............................................48  
Check, cancel and change programs .....................................50  
To cancel or change a program... ..........................................50  
When programs overlap each other .......................................51  
Installing Controller ...............................................................23  
Setting DBS receiver's brand and channel ..............................24  
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK  
26  
EDITING  
52  
Basic Playback ........................................................... 26  
Basic Recording ......................................................... 27  
Playback Features ...................................................... 28  
Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...............................52  
Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................52  
Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ................................53  
Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................53  
Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...........................54  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) .............28  
Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................28  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................28  
Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) .....................................28  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........29  
Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................29  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................29  
Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................29  
Repeat Playback ....................................................................30  
Index Search ..........................................................................30  
Next Function Memory ..........................................................30  
Manual Tracking ....................................................................31  
Soundtrack Selection .............................................................31  
Recording Features .................................................... 32  
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ...........................55  
Edit From A Camcorder ..............................................56  
Edit To Or From Another VCR/PC ..............................58  
Audio Dubbing ...........................................................60  
VHS Audio Dubbing ..............................................................60  
DV Audio Dubbing ...............................................................60  
Insert Editing ..............................................................62  
VHS Insert Editing ..................................................................62  
DV Insert Editing (SP mode only) ...........................................62  
AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only) ..........................................63  
Random Assemble Editing ..........................................64  
Record One Program While Watching Another .....................32  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .................................................32  
Elapsed Recording Time Indication ........................................33  
Tape Remaining Time ............................................................33  
Retake ...................................................................................34  
Second Audio Recording .......................................................34  
Active Video Calibration ........................................... 35  
64-program Editing Memory (8 programs x 8 scenes) ............64  
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
66  
Remote A/B Code Switching ..................................................66  
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ............................................67  
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control .................................68  
DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ...........................69  
Playback ................................................................................35  
Recording ..............................................................................35  
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
70  
Mode Set ....................................................................70  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
77  
81  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
PLAYBACK ............................................................................81  
RECORDING .........................................................................81  
TIMER RECORDING .............................................................81  
SPECIFICATIONS  
82  
83  
84  
85  
INDEX  
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
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INDEX  
FRONT VIEW  
EJECT  
POWER  
EJECT  
REW  
FF  
STOP  
DV  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
CH –  
/
+
R.A.EDIT  
START  
PUSH / TURN  
DV  
S-VHS  
DV IN/OUT  
24HR.  
QUICK  
PROGRAM  
IN /OUT  
DUB S-VHS  
REC  
INSERT  
A.DUB  
A POWER Button ੬ pg. 15  
O Dubbing Direction (DV  
੬ pg. 52, 53  
/
S-VHS) Indicators  
B DV Eject (EJECT ) Button ੬ pg. 36, 37  
C STOP 8 Button ੬ pg. 26, 27, 36, 37  
D Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot  
E PLAY 4 Button ੬ pg. 26, 36  
P Dubbing (DUB) Button ੬ pg. 52, 53  
Dubbing Direction (  
/
) Buttons ੬ pg. 52, 53  
Q REC 7 Button ੬ pg. 27, 37  
F PAUSE 9 Button ੬ pg. 27, 28, 37, 38  
G DV Button ੬ pg. 36, 37  
R DV mode Indicators ੬ pg. 36, 37  
S Remote Sensor  
H S-VHS Button ੬ pg. 26, 27  
T Front Display Panel ੬ pg. 8  
I VHS Cassette Loading Slot  
J Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button  
੬ pg. 64  
K Random Assemble Edit START Button ੬ pg. 65  
L VIDEO Input Connector ੬ pg. 56, 62  
M VHS Eject (EJECT ) Button ੬ pg. 26, 27  
N DV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) ੬ pg. 56  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and  
extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with  
the i.Link standard.  
U VHS mode Indicators ੬ pg. 26, 27  
V 24HR QUICK PROGRAM Button ੬ pg. 48  
W ADVANCED JOG Dial ੬ pg. 26, 36, 48  
X INSERT Button ੬ pg. 63  
Y Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button ੬ pg. 64  
Z Audio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button ੬ pg. 61  
a Remote PAUSE Connector ੬ pg. 56  
b AUDIO Input Connectors ੬ pg. 56, 60, 62  
c S-VIDEO Input Connector ੬ pg. 56, 62  
PULL-OPEN  
To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the  
cover.  
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REAR VIEW  
S VIDEO VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
R
L
IN  
L-1  
ANTENNA IN  
R
L
VHF/UHF  
ANTENNA OUT  
CABLE  
BOX  
A ANTENNA IN Connector ੬ pg. 12  
B S VIDEO IN Connector ੬ pg. 56, 58  
C VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors  
੬ pg. 56, 58  
D S VIDEO OUT Connectors ੬ pg. 13, 58  
E VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Connectors ੬ pg. 58  
F AC Power Cord ੬ pg. 12  
G ANTENNA OUT Connector ੬ pg. 12  
H CABLE BOX Connector ੬ pg. 20, 23  
I Cooling fan  
● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR.  
Do not remove it.  
● Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the fan.  
● The fan may be activated even if the VCR is turned off.  
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INDEX (cont.)  
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL  
A Symbolic Mode Indicators  
B Tape Speed Indicators ੬ pg. 27, 37  
C Start Time Indicator ( ) ੬ pg. 48  
Stop Time Indicator ( ) ੬ pg. 48  
D “Timer” Indicator ੬ pg. 43, 47, 48  
E Tape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only)  
੬ pg. 33  
STILL:  
SLOW:  
PLAY:  
FF/REW VARIABLE  
SEARCH:  
RECORD:  
RECORD PAUSE:  
F S-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) ੬ pg. 72  
G “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
H Counter/Remain Display (VHS deck only)  
੬ pg. 33  
AUDIO DUBBING:  
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:  
INSERT:  
Time Code Display (DV deck only) ੬ pg. 41  
Channel/Mode Display (L-1 or F-1) ੬ pg. 14  
Clock Display ੬ pg. 14  
INSERT PAUSE:  
AV INSERT:  
AV INSERT PAUSE:  
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A VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS Button ੬ pg. 67, 68, 69  
B TV/VCR Button ੬ pg. 67  
C A/B Code Button ੬ pg. 66  
D Number Keys ੬ pg. 27, 37  
E DBS Button ੬ pg. 47  
F CANCEL Button ੬ pg. 50  
Counter Reset (C.RESET) Button ੬ pg. 33  
G STOP +/– Button ੬ pg. 46  
H START +/– Button ੬ pg. 46  
I PROG Button ੬ pg. 46  
REMOTE  
VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR  
PROG  
POWER  
A/B  
TV/VCR  
DISPLAY  
CHECK  
ENTER/OSD  
T
W
1
2
5
3
2
4
DBS  
7
6
WEEKLY  
9
DAILY(M-F)  
J Auto Tracking p Button ੬ pg. 31  
SP/LP, SP/EP Button ੬ pg. 27, 37  
K Rewind (REW 3) Button ੬ pg. 26, 36  
L REC 7 Button ੬ pg. 27, 37  
M STOP 8 Button ੬ pg. 26, 36  
N r t Button ੬ pg. 15  
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AUX  
0
C. RESET  
4
CANCEL  
TIMER  
START  
STOP  
DATE  
CH  
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
SP/LP  
DV  
1
PROG  
S-VHS  
TV CH +/– Button ੬ pg. 67  
SP/EP  
O MENU Button ੬ pg. 15  
PLAY  
P OK Button ੬ pg. 15  
STOP  
TV CH +  
Random Assemble Edit START Button ੬ pg. 65  
Q JOG dial ੬ pg. 26, 36  
R A. MONITOR Button ੬ pg. 31, 40  
^ (TV Muting) Button ੬ pg. 67  
S POWER Button ੬ pg. 15  
TV  
TV  
VOL  
VOL  
–
+
TV CH –  
T DISPLAY Button ੬ pg. 33  
JOG/  
SHUTTLE  
ENTER Button ੬ pg. 67  
On-Screen Display (OSD) Button ੬ pg. 10, 11  
U PROG CHECK Button ੬ pg. 50  
V DAILY (M–F) Button ੬ pg. 43, 47  
W WEEKLY Button ੬ pg. 43, 47  
X TIMER Button ੬ pg. 43, 47  
Y AUX Button ੬ pg. 56  
Z DATE +/– Button ੬ pg. 47  
a CH +/– Button ੬ pg. 27, 37  
b S-VHS Button ੬ pg. 26, 27  
c DV Button ੬ pg. 36, 37  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also  
be used to operate your TV with the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS  
switch set to TV. (੬ pg. 67)  
d Fast Forward (FF 5) Button ੬ pg. 26, 36  
e PLAY 4 Button ੬ pg. 26, 36  
f PAUSE 9 Button ੬ pg. 27, 37  
g w e Button ੬ pg. 29, 39  
TV Volume (VOL) +/– Button ੬ pg. 67  
h Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button  
੬ pg. 64  
i Random Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button ੬ pg. 64  
j JOG/SHUTTLE Button ੬ pg. 29, 39  
k SHUTTLE Ring ੬ pg. 29, 39  
How To Use  
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with  
the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on  
the battery compartment or on the lid.  
The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as  
well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS  
receivers.  
● Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target  
component.  
● The maximum operating distance of the remote control is  
about 8 m.  
NOTE:  
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries,  
wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try  
again.  
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)  
If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 71), various operational  
indicators appear on the TV screen.  
A Operation Mode Indicators  
B Tape Speed SP/EP  
E Index number ੬ pg. 30  
F Tape Remaining Time Indicator  
G Counter Display ੬ pg. 33  
H Audio Mode Display ੬ pg. 31  
I VHS Indicator  
J SAP Indicator ੬ pg. 34  
K Stereo program Indicator ੬ pg. 34  
L Day/Clock Display  
C Timer Warning Display  
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-  
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5  
minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear  
the display, press CANCEL on the Remote.  
D Tape Position Indicator  
The tape position indicator  
appears on the TV screen  
when you press REW (3)  
or FF (5) from the Stop  
mode or perform an Index  
Search (੬ pg. 30). The  
M Channel Position Number/  
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1)  
Dubbing Direction Indicators  
(DV ] VHS) ੬ pg. 52  
N “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
position of “q” in relation to  
“B” (beginning) or “E” (end)  
shows you where you are  
To recall an indication  
A Press DISPLAY/OSD.  
Beginning  
End  
on the tape.  
●All indications corresponding to the current status are  
displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter  
information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause  
mode, remain on the screen.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position  
indicator may not appear correctly.  
B Press DISPLAY/OSD again to clear the display.  
●The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.  
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck)  
If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 71), various operational  
indicators appear on the TV screen.  
A Operation Mode Indicators  
B Tape Speed SP/LP  
E Time Code Display ੬ pg. 41  
F Audio Mode Display ੬ pg. 40  
G DV Indicator  
H SAP Indicator ੬ pg. 41  
I Stereo program Indicator ੬ pg. 41  
J Day/Clock Display  
C Sound Mode Display ੬ pg. 76  
D Timer Warning Display  
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-  
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer  
mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5  
minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear  
the display, press CANCEL on the Remote.  
K Channel Position Number/  
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1)  
Dubbing Direction Indicators  
(VHS ] DV) ੬ pg. 53  
ERROR Indicator*  
* ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a  
copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is  
not possible depending on the condition.  
L “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
To recall an indication  
A Press DISPLAY/OSD.  
●All indications corresponding to the current status are  
displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter  
information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause  
mode, remain on the screen.  
B Press DISPLAY/OSD again to clear the display.  
●The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
It’s essential that your VCR be properly connected.  
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY  
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.  
Basic Connections  
Antenna or Cable  
A Check the contents.  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 82.  
Coaxial Cable  
Flat Feeder  
B Situate the VCR.  
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.  
Matching Transformer  
(not supplied)  
C Connect the VCR to TV.  
AC Outlet  
AC  
A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.  
B Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN  
connector on the rear panel of the VCR.  
VIDEO AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
IN  
Power  
Cord  
C Connect the supplied RF cable between the  
ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the  
VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal.  
D Connect the supplied Audio/Video cable between the  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the  
VCR and the Audio/Video input connectors on the TV.  
● Set your TV to AV mode.  
● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of  
your television.  
● To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the  
S-VIDEO connection described on page 13.  
Back of VCR  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
D Connect the VCR to power source.  
Audio/Video Cable  
(supplied)  
Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.  
● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when  
the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first  
connected to an AC outlet (੬ pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is  
displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is  
powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set  
automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front  
display panel before turning on the VCR.)  
To Audio/Video  
Input Connectors  
RF Cable  
(supplied)  
To 75 ohm Terminal  
TV  
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S-VIDEO Connection  
Antenna or Cable  
Coaxial Cable  
Flat Feeder  
Matching Transformer  
(not supplied)  
AC Outlet  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AC Power Cord  
ANTENNA IN  
ANTENNA OUT  
Back of VCR  
Audio/Video Cable  
(supplied)  
S-Video  
Cable  
(supplied)  
Yellow:  
Not connected  
To Audio/Video  
Input Connectors  
RF Cable  
(supplied)  
To S-VIDEO Input  
Connector  
To 75 ohm Terminal  
TV  
8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input  
B Connect the VCR to power source.  
connectors . . .  
Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.  
● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when  
the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first  
connected to an AC outlet (੬ pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is  
displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is  
powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set  
automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front  
display panel before powering on the VCR.)  
A Connect the VCR to TV.  
A Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as per “Basic  
Connections” (੬ pg. 12).  
B Connect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the  
TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.  
C Connect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the  
TV’s AUDIO input connectors.  
NOTES:  
● You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.  
● To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO  
connection, set your TV to its AV mode. You can also use the  
TV/VCR button on the VCR's Remote to set your TV to the AV  
mode. (੬ pg. 67)  
● For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of  
your television.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically  
when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet.  
The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play  
setting.  
The time and date can be set automatically by the clock  
setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV  
broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host  
channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.  
Plug & Play Set  
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set  
ATTENTION:  
● If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the  
clock and tuner channels separately. (੬ pg. 16 – 19)  
● Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may  
not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS  
channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of  
time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or  
Manual Clock Set procedure.  
A Perform Plug & Play setup.  
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (੬ pg. 12). Then  
connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn  
on the VCR.  
The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.  
NOTES:  
● Auto Clock Set is performed first.  
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.  
● Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set scans  
all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. During Auto  
Channel Set, the channel numbers are displayed as they are  
scanned and set.  
1
3
2
● When Plug & Play setting has been complete successfully, the  
correct clock time is displayed. If you perform Plug & Play  
setting successfully, there is no need to perform “Clock Set”  
(੬ pg. 16) and “Tuner Set” (੬ pg. 18). If, however, you want  
to add or delete channels, refer to “Manual Channel Set”  
(੬ pg. 19).  
During Initial Auto Clock Set  
“Auto” blinks.  
During Auto Channel Set  
The channel numbers are displayed  
as they are scanned and set.  
Plug&Play Completed  
The current time is displayed.  
* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed” below.  
INFORMATION  
● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 17), the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except  
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock  
adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time  
displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”. (੬ pg. 17)  
● If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be  
performed when power is restored to the VCR.  
What to do if Plug & Play setting failed  
● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an  
adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform “Semiauto Clock Set” (੬ pg. 17)  
or “Manual Clock Set” (੬ pg. 17).  
● If “– –:– –” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host  
PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug &  
Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected  
correctly, perform “Manual Clock Set” (੬ pg. 17) and “Auto Channel Set” (੬ pg. 18) or “Manual Channel Set” (੬ pg. 19).  
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This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus  
and some messages — in English, Spanish or French. The  
default setting is “ENGLISH”.  
Language  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
A Turn on the VCR.  
Press POWER.  
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
C Access the Initial Set screen.  
T
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK  
or e.  
2
4
0
1
DV  
S-VHS  
D Select the language.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“LANGUAGE”, then press  
OK or e repeatedly until the  
desired language is selected.  
E Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set  
correctly by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable  
box.  
Clock Set  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Preparations  
A Turn on the VCR.  
Press POWER.  
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
T
W
Press MENU.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
C Access the Initial Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL  
SET”, then press OK or e.  
4
0
D Access the Clock Set screen.  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK  
SET”, then press OK or e.  
● “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears on the  
screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears.  
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Semiauto Clock Set  
E Complete the Semiauto Clock Set.  
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/  
time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 4 in  
“Preparations” (੬ pg. 16), then go to the following steps.  
Press MENU to return to normal screen.  
IMPORTANT  
NOTE:  
Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock. “Auto”  
will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set.  
The current clock time will appear automatically when the  
clock setting is complete.  
The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”,  
“HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.  
A Set “Auto Clock” to “ON”.  
AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s  
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.  
With Auto DST activated, . . .  
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 3:00 AM.  
Press OK or e repeatedly to  
move the highlight bar to  
“AUTO CLOCK”, then press  
rt so that “ON” is selected.  
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 1:00 AM.  
B Select the host channel.  
Manual Clock Set  
First follow steps 1 to 4 in “Preparations” (੬ pg. 16), then go to  
You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel  
number.  
the following steps.  
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”,  
then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired  
PBS channel number is selected.  
A Set time, date and year.  
Press rt until the desired  
time appears, then press OK  
or e. Set the date and year in  
the same way.  
NOTE:  
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.  
● Holding rt changes the time  
in 30-minute intervals, or  
changes the date in 15-day  
intervals.  
C Select the D.S.T. mode.  
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then  
press rt repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.  
AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock  
automatically by the incoming signal from the  
host channel. Be sure to select the correct time  
zone manually in step 4.  
B Select D.S.T. mode.  
Press OK or e to move the  
highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then  
press rt to select the  
desired setting.  
ON:  
Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock  
itself.  
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply  
ON:  
Adjustment will be  
made by the built-in  
clock itself.  
to you.  
D Select the time zone.  
OFF: Select when Daylight  
Saving Time does not  
apply to you.  
Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to “TIME  
ZONE”, then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the  
desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the  
button, the time zone changes as follows:  
C Start clock.  
{ AUTO { ATLANTIC { EASTERN { CENTRAL  
{ MOUNTAIN { PACIFIC { ALASKA { HAWAII  
{ (back to the beginning)  
Press MENU and normal screen appears.  
To make corrections any time during the process  
Press OK or e repeatedly until the item you want to  
change blinks, then press rt.  
NOTE:  
If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you  
may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an  
adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a  
cable TV system. If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in  
step 2, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
Auto Channel Set  
Tuner Set  
Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set  
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
A Turn on the VCR.  
Press POWER.  
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
T
W
C Access the Tuner Set screen.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“TUNER SET”, then press OK  
or e.  
4
0
1
DV  
S-VHS  
D Perform Auto Channel Set.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“AUTO CH SET”, then press  
OK or e. You can  
automatically set the  
receivable channels in your  
area in the order of their  
frequencies.  
● When Auto Channel Set is  
complete, “SCAN  
COMPLETED” appears on the  
TV screen.  
● If the scan was unsuccessful,  
“SCAN COMPLETED–NO  
SIGNAL–” appears on screen.  
Check the connections and start  
again.  
E Return to the normal screen.  
INFORMATION  
The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV) automatically  
during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be  
displayed on the right side of “BAND” on the Tuner Set  
screen.  
Press MENU.  
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Manual Channel Set  
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you  
do not want manually.  
A Turn on the VCR.  
T
W
Press POWER.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
4
Press MENU.  
0
C Access the Tuner Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“TUNER SET”, then press OK  
or e.  
1
DV  
S-VHS  
D Access the Manual Channel Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“MANUAL CHANNEL SET”,  
then press OK or e.  
E Add or skip the desired channels.  
To add channels  
A Press the number keys to  
input a channel number you  
want to add.  
B Press OK or e to set to  
“ADD”.  
C Repeat A to B to add other  
channels.  
To skip channels  
A Press rt or the number keys to select a channel  
number you want to skip.  
B Press OK or e to set to “SKIP”.  
C Repeat A and B to skip other channels.  
F Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
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EN  
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
The following procedure is required if you receive your  
TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The  
Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the  
cable box channel during timer recording. The Controller  
is effective for recording broadcasts that have been  
Cable Box Control  
Setting  
®
programed using “VCR Plus+ Timer Programing”  
(੬ pg. 42) or “Express Timer Programing” (੬ pg. 46).  
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's  
Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s  
transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote  
sensor.  
Installing Controller  
A Situate the Controller.  
ATTENTION:  
The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable  
box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its  
signal reaches the remote sensors of both the cable box and DBS  
receiver.  
Place the Controller so that the path between its  
transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is  
unobstructed.  
Cable box  
B Attach the Controller.  
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back  
of the Controller.  
C Make connections.  
If your cable box does not have audio/video output  
connectors  
Connect the RF output connector on the cable box to the  
ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR.  
Your VCR  
If your cable box has audio/video output connectors  
Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the  
audio/video output connectors on the cable box.  
Controller  
(suggested locations)  
Cable box  
NOTE:  
When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual.  
To RF output  
Transmitter  
To Audio/  
video  
output  
D Connect the Controller to VCR.  
Controller  
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX connector on  
the rear panel.  
or  
To  
To  
How to control the cable box  
This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable  
box.  
ANTENNA  
IN  
AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN  
● The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box.  
This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s Remote.  
● The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable box. This  
allows the VCR to change your cable box’s channel  
number during timer recording.  
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s  
Remote, refer to page 68. To set up the Controller, go to  
page 21.  
Your VCR  
CABLE  
BOX  
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D Access the Initial Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK  
or e.  
T
W
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
E Access the Cable Box Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“CABLE BOX SET”, then  
press OK or e.  
4
0
1
DV  
S-VHS  
F Select the cable box’s channel.  
Your selection depends on how  
the cable box is connected to  
your VCR.  
If the cable box is connected  
to your VCR’s ANTENNA IN  
connector on the rear panel,  
press rt until the channel  
number representing the cable  
box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the screen.  
If the cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel, press rt until  
“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.  
If you do not use a cable box, press rt until “OFF”  
appears on the screen.  
Setting cable box's brand and channel  
After installation, set the cable box’s brand and channel  
correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work  
correctly.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
A Turn on the VCR.  
Press POWER.  
B Turn on the cable box.  
Turn on the cable box’s power.  
C Access the Main Menu screen on the VCR.  
Press MENU.  
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G Access the Cable Box Brand Set screen.  
EN  
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
BRAND NAME  
CODE  
ARCHER  
1, 5, 17  
1, 17  
CABLETENNA  
CABLEVIEW  
CITIZEN  
Press OK or e.  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
2, 8  
CURTIS  
H Enter the cable box’s brand.  
DIAMOND  
GC BRAND  
GEMINI  
1, 17  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15  
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28  
10, 18, 23  
15  
Press the appropriate number  
keys to enter the brand code  
from the following list, then  
press OK or e and “CABLE  
BOX CONTROL IS ON”  
appears on the screen for about  
5 seconds, then it returns to the  
normal screen.  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
JASCO  
JERROLD  
NOVAVISION  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PULSER  
RCA  
REGAL  
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28  
2, 8  
7, 20  
13, 14  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
13, 14  
10, 18, 23  
1, 16, 17  
5, 16, 24  
2, 8  
7, 20  
5, 16, 17, 24, 25  
13, 14  
5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25  
5, 16, 24  
1, 4, 16  
1, 17  
16, 17, 25  
3, 9, 22  
3, 9, 22  
If the cable box’s channel  
changes to 9, setting is  
complete. Press OK.  
REMBRANDT  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
If the cable box’s channel does  
not change to 9;  
A Press rt to move the  
SL MARX  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
SPRUCER  
STARGATE  
TELEVIEW  
TOCOM  
“NO”, then press OK or e.  
B Repeat step 8 until the cable box’s channel changes to  
9 by entering another code.  
C If the channel does not change after going through all  
the code numbers listed for your model of cable box,  
then try all the other numbers.  
UNIKA  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
ZENITH  
NOTES:  
● The Controller may not work with all types of cable box.  
● If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and  
25, you cannot use the Controller to change cable box  
channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned  
on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start  
time of timer recording.  
Contact your cable company about the possibility of  
exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible  
with your VCR.  
● The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the  
Controller during timer recording.  
● If your cable box cannot be operated with a Remote (because  
it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to  
change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned  
on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start  
time of timer recording.  
● If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power  
failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again.  
● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the  
Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.  
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The following procedure is required if you receive  
satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast  
Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to  
DBS Receiver  
automatically switch the DBS receiver’s channel during  
timer recording.  
Control Setting  
NOTES:  
● The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels  
using the Controller when the VCR has been programed using  
“Express Timer Programing” (੬ pg. 46).  
Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top  
of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the  
VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the  
DBS receiver’s remote sensor.  
Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the  
Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during  
®
“VCR Plus+ Timer Programing” (੬ pg. 42).  
● If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you  
connect the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input  
connectors and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input  
terminal.  
ATTENTION:  
The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS  
receiver and a cable box are used, position the Controller so its  
signal reaches the remote sensors of both the DBS receiver and  
cable box.  
Installing Controller  
DBS receiver  
A Situate the Controller.  
Place the Controller so that the path between its  
transmitter and the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is  
unobstructed.  
B Attach the Controller.  
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back  
of the Controller.  
Your VCR  
Controller  
(suggested locations)  
C Make connections.  
DBS receiver  
If your DBS receiver does not have audio/video output  
connectors  
Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS receiver to  
the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR.  
To RF  
To Audio/  
video  
output  
If your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors  
Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the  
audio/video output connectors on the DBS receiver.  
output  
Controller  
Transmitter  
or  
NOTE:  
To  
To  
ANTENNA  
IN  
When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its instruction  
manual.  
AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN  
D Connect the Controller to VCR.  
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX connector on  
the rear panel.  
Your VCR  
CABLE  
BOX  
How to control the DBS receiver  
This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS  
receiver.  
● The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver.  
This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver’s  
Remote.  
● The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver.  
This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel  
number during timer recording.  
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s  
Remote, refer to page 69. To set up the Controller, go to  
page 24.  
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D Access the Initial Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“INITIAL SET”, then press OK  
or e.  
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E Access the DBS Receiver Set screen.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS  
RECEIVER SET”, then press  
OK or e.  
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S-VHS  
F Select the DBS receiver’s channel.  
Your selection depends on how  
the DBS receiver is connected  
to your VCR.  
If the DBS receiver is  
connected to your VCR’s  
ANTENNA IN connector on  
the rear panel, press rt until  
the channel number  
representing the DBS receiver’s output (CH3 or CH4)  
appears on the screen.  
If the DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel, press rt until  
“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.  
If you do not use a DBS receiver, press rt until “OFF”  
appears on the screen.  
Setting DBS receiver's brand and  
channel  
After installation, set the DBS receiver’s brand and  
channel correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work  
correctly.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
A Turn on the VCR.  
Press POWER.  
B Turn on the DBS receiver.  
Turn on the DBS receiver’s power.  
C Access the Main Menu screen on the VCR.  
Press MENU.  
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NOTES:  
G Access the DBS Receiver Brand Set screen.  
● The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver.  
● If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you cannot  
use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case,  
make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to  
the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer  
recording.  
Press OK or e.  
H Enter the DBS receiver’s brand.  
● The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the  
Controller during timer recording.  
● If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a Remote  
(because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the  
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS  
receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the  
scheduled start time of timer recording.  
● If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power  
failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again.  
● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller,  
contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.  
Press the appropriate number  
keys to enter the brand code  
from the following list, then  
press OK or e.  
The program currently  
received through the DBS  
receiver appears for about 10  
seconds.  
BRAND NAME  
CODE  
JVC (DISH Network)  
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)  
SONY (DSS)  
51  
51  
41  
40  
RCA (DSS)  
If the DBS receiver’s channel  
changes to the channel listed  
below for your brand, setting  
is complete.  
JVC ] 100  
ECHOSTAR ] 100  
SONY ] 205  
RCA ] 205  
Press OK or e and “DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON”  
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns  
to the normal screen.  
If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change as shown  
above;  
A Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”,  
then press OK or e.  
B Repeat step 8.  
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A Load a cassette.  
Basic Playback  
(VHS deck)  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
pointed toward the VCR.  
● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.  
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins  
automatically.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
B Select the VHS deck.  
Press S-VHS.  
● The S-VHS button lights on the VCR.  
C Find the program start point.  
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3
2
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press  
REW (3) or turn the ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR  
to the left. To go forward, press FF (5) or turn the  
ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR to the right.  
D Start playback.  
Press PLAY (4). “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears  
blinking on the TV screen during automatic tracking.  
(੬ pg. 35)  
● The VHS playback indicator lights on the VCR.  
E Stop playback.  
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Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the  
cassette.  
● The VHS playback indicator turns off.  
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NOTE:  
It is impossible to play back a tape on the VHS deck while the  
recording is in progress on the DV deck. When you start  
recording on the DV deck during playback on the VHS deck,  
playback stops on the VHS deck and recording continues on the  
DV deck.  
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S-VHS  
Usable cassettes  
Full-Size VHS  
T-30 (ST-30**)  
T-60 (ST-60**)  
T90  
T-120 (ST-120**)  
T-160 (ST-160**)  
ST-210**  
Compact VHS*  
TC-20 (ST-C20**)  
TC-30 (ST-C30**)  
TC-40 (ST-C40**)  
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this  
VCR. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS  
Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized  
VHS cassette.  
**This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super VHS  
cassettes. While only VHS signals can be recorded on  
regular VHS cassettes1), both VHS and Super VHS signals  
can be recorded and played back using Super VHS  
cassettes.  
1)By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and  
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes  
with this VCR.  
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A Load a cassette.  
Basic Recording  
(VHS deck)  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact.  
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
B Select the VHS deck.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Press S-VHS.  
● The S-VHS button lights on the VCR.  
C Choose a program.  
On the Remote  
Press CH +/– or the number keys.  
On the VCR  
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3
2
Push the ADVANCED JOG dial and turn it to the left or  
right to select the channel you wish to record.  
D Set the tape speed.  
Press SP/EP (p). Check the SP/EP indicator on the  
VCR’s front display panel to confirm the selected tape  
speed.  
E Start recording.  
Press and hold REC (7) and press PLAY (4) on the  
Remote, or press REC (7) on the VCR.  
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● The VHS recording indicator lights on the VCR.  
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2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of both the  
first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette.  
(੬ pg. 35)  
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F Pause/Resume recording.  
Press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.  
● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.  
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S-VHS  
G Stop recording.  
Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the  
cassette.  
● The VHS recording indicator turns off.  
NOTE:  
It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck  
and the DV deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not possible to  
record simultaneously from the same external input.  
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback (On the VCR)  
Playback Features  
1 Pause during playback.  
Push the ADVANCED JOG dial.  
OR  
(VHS deck)  
Press PAUSE (9).  
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.  
Turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward  
frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-  
by-frame playback.  
OR  
Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.  
1
3
2
NOTE:  
Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
ADVANCED JOG  
dial  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4) or push  
the ADVANCED JOG dial.  
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Slow Motion (On the VCR)  
During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial one  
click to the left for forward slow motion. To play in  
reverse slow motion, continue to turn the ADVANCED  
JOG dial to the left after selecting all the forward  
direction slow motion modes.  
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S-VHS  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more  
than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE (9) and  
release again to return to still picture.  
NOTES:  
● During slow motion, some noise may appear on the TV screen.  
Press CH+/– to eliminate the noise. However, the VCR will  
return to the default setting once a power failure occurs.  
● Slow motion playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to  
JOG/  
SHUTTLE  
button  
protect the heads.  
JOG dial  
SHUTTLE  
ring  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
(On the VCR)  
During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial quickly  
to the left or right.  
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning  
cassette — TCL-2 — when:  
Variable Speed Search (On the VCR)  
During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the  
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for  
reverse variable-speed search.  
● Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.  
● The picture is unclear or no picture appears.  
● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only  
with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” (੬ pg. 71)). “U:01”  
appears on the front display panel.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).  
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback (On the Remote)  
You can also use the Remote's JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring for  
the operations. First press the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the  
Remote so that the button lights up before use. Refer to the  
SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the procedures.  
1 Pause during playback.  
Press PAUSE (9).  
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.  
Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. Turn the  
JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame  
playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback.  
OR  
Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.  
OR  
Press w for reverse frame-by-frame playback or e for  
forward frame-by-frame playback.  
NOTE:  
Still picture playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
Reverse  
Forward  
Reverse  
slow  
motion  
2 steps  
Reverse  
search  
4 steps  
Slow  
motion  
2 steps  
Forward  
search  
4 steps  
Reverse  
play  
Normal  
play  
Slow Motion (On the Remote)  
Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During  
playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for  
forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow  
motion. Release to return to still picture.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more  
than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE (9) and  
release again to return to still picture.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to  
return to still picture.  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
(On the Remote)  
Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During  
playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the  
right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for  
reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE ring  
resumes still picture playback.  
OR  
NOTES:  
During playback or still, press FF (5) for forward high-  
speed search, or REW (3) for reverse high-speed  
search.  
● During slow motion, some noise may appear on the TV screen.  
Press CH+/– to eliminate the noise. However, the VCR will  
return to the default setting once a power failure occurs.  
● Slow motion playback stops automatically after 5 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
NOTE:  
For short searches, press and hold FF (5) or REW (3) for  
over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released,  
normal playback resumes.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).  
Variable Speed Search  
(On the Remote)  
Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During  
playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for  
forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse  
variable-speed search.  
OR  
During playback, press w or e.  
● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture  
moves.  
● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).  
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Index Search  
Your VCR automatically marks  
index codes at the beginning of  
each recording. This function gives  
you quick access to any one of 9  
index codes in either direction.  
INDEX  
1
NOTE:  
Before starting, make sure the VCR  
is in the Stop mode.  
1
3
2
Activate Index Search.  
Press w or e (2 or 6). “INDEX -1” or “INDEX 1” is  
displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the  
corresponding direction.  
● To access index codes 2 through 9, press w or e repeatedly  
until the correct index number is displayed.  
Example:  
To locate the beginning of B from the current position, press w  
twice.  
To locate the beginning of D from the current position, press e  
once.  
Current position  
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Index number  
● When the specified index code is located, playback begins  
automatically.  
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S-VHS  
Next Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after  
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the VCR is in the Stop  
mode.  
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback  
Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within  
2 seconds.  
b- For Automatic Power Off  
Repeat Playback  
Press REW (3), then press POWER within  
2 seconds.  
Your VCR can automatically play back the whole tape 100 times  
repeatedly.  
c- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind  
Press REW (3), then press EJECT ( ) within  
2 seconds.  
1 Start playback.  
Press PLAY (4).  
NOTE:  
The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set  
to “ON” (੬ pg. 71) and if any timer programing has been  
made. If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the VCR directly goes  
into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the POWER  
is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.  
2 Activate Repeat Playback.  
Press PLAY (4) and hold for over 5 seconds, then release.  
● The Play indicator ( u) on the front display panel blinks  
slowly.  
● After playing back a tape 100 times, the VCR stops  
automatically.  
3 Stop Repeat Playback.  
Press STOP (8) at any time.  
● Pressing PLAY (4), REW (3), FF (5) or PAUSE (9) also  
stops Repeat Playback.  
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Manual Tracking  
Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. During  
playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually  
by pressing the CH buttons.  
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1 Override automatic tracking.  
Press p on the Remote.  
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2 Adjust the tracking manually.  
Press CH + or –.  
● Press p again to return to automatic tracking.  
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S-VHS  
NOTE:  
When a new tape is inserted, the VCR enters the automatic  
tracking mode automatically.  
Soundtrack Selection  
Your VCR is capable of recording three soundtracks (HI-FI L,  
HI-FI R and NORM) and will play back the one you select.  
During Playback  
Pressing A. MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:  
● You can also select the soundtrack on the VHS MODE SET  
screen. (੬ pg. 75, “AUDIO MONITOR”)  
TRACK  
USE  
On-Screen Display  
H I-F I  
Hi-Fi sound is played back  
Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is  
played back  
H I-F I L  
Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is  
played back  
H I-F I R  
NORM  
Sound on the normal track is played  
back  
Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and  
normal track are mixed and played  
back  
NORM  
H I-F I  
NOTES:  
● “HI-FI” should normally be selected. In this mode, Hi-Fi stereo  
tapes are played back in stereo, and the normal audio track is  
played back automatically for tapes with only normal audio.  
● “SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen  
displays will not appear (੬ pg. 71).  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)  
Record One Program While Watching  
Recording Features  
Another  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set  
the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to  
view.  
(VHS deck)  
● The program selected with the TV’s channel controls appears  
on the TV screen, while the one selected with the VCR’s CH  
buttons is recorded on the tape.  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after  
recording is finished.  
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3
2
1 Start recording.  
Press REC (7) on the VCR.  
2 Engage the ITR mode.  
Press REC (7) again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on  
the front display panel.  
Recording Resume Function  
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer  
Recording (in the right column) or timer recording  
(੬ pg. 42, 46, 48), the recording will resume automatically  
when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory  
backup has expired.  
3 Set the recording duration.  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
REC (7) to extend the time. Each press extends recording  
time by 30 minutes.  
NOTES:  
Accidental erasure prevention  
● You can only perform ITR using the REC (7) button on the  
VCR’s front panel.  
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole  
with adhesive tape.  
● You can play back a tape on DV deck while using the VHS  
deck for Instant Timer Recording. However, remember that the  
VCR will turn itself off when the Instant Timer Recording ends.  
Record safety tab  
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Elapsed Recording Time Indication  
1 Set the counter display.  
Press DISPLAY/OSD until a counter reading appears on  
the front display panel.  
2 Reset the counter.  
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Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback.  
● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed  
time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a  
recording or playback.  
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Tape Remaining Time  
Press DISPLAY/OSD until the time remaining on the tape  
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S-VHS  
appears on the front display panel.  
● The front display panel shows the tape remaining time with  
“z” displayed.  
● By pressing the DISPLAY/OSD button, you can change the  
display to show the counter reading, tape remaining time,  
channel position* or clock time.  
* Channel position is not displayed during playback.  
NOTES:  
● When you press DISPLAY/OSD, the on-screen display appears  
(੬ pg. 10) on the TV screen for 5 seconds, then the displays  
other than the counter disappears. To clear the counter display,  
press DISPLAY/OSD.  
● Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape remaining  
time reading may not appear right away, or is not correct.  
“– –:– –” may sometimes appear, or the display may blink on  
occasion.  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.)  
Retake  
You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV program while you are  
recording it.  
End of program  
Beginning of program  
Unnecessary Unnecessary  
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3
2
Program  
Program  
part  
part  
Recorded part  
ADVANCED JOG  
dial  
Go back to end of program to cut out  
unnecessary part  
1 Engage the Record-Pause mode.  
Press PAUSE (9) during recording.  
2 Locate the start point.  
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Turn the ADVANCEDJOG dial to the left or right (or hold  
down REW (3) or FF (5)) and release it when you  
reach the point where you want to resume recording.  
● Your VCR returns to the Record-Pause mode.  
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4
7
2
5
8
3
2
6
9
4
0
3 Resume recording.  
Press PLAY (4) when you wish to resume recording.  
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S-VHS  
Second Audio Recording  
This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of  
Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP  
program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”.  
(੬ pg. 71)  
NOTES:  
When the channel is changed on the VCR;  
● The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about  
5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.  
● The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about  
5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.  
● Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied  
by SAP sound.  
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Recording  
Active Video  
The VCR assesses the quality  
of the tape once you initiate  
recording.  
DURING VIDEO  
CALIBRATION  
● The VCR spends approximately  
7 seconds assessing the  
condition of the tape, then  
begins recording.  
Calibration  
(VHS deck)  
NOTES:  
Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape  
in use during playback and recording, and compensates  
to provide the highest-possible playback and recording  
pictures. You can set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “ON” or  
“OFF” to your preference (੬ pg. 73).  
● The Video Calibration works for  
both SP and EP modes only  
after a tape has been inserted  
and the Record mode is first  
initiated. It does not work  
during recording.  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
COMPLETE  
● In the case of timer recordings,  
the Video Calibration works  
before recording is initiated.  
● Once the cassette is ejected,  
the Video Calibration data is  
cancelled. The next time the  
cassette is used for recording,  
Video Calibration is re-  
Playback  
The VCR assesses the quality  
of the tape once you initiate  
playback.  
● The VCR adjusts the playback  
picture quality based on the  
quality of the tape in use.  
● Video Calibration is active  
during automatic tracking. The  
Video Calibration screen  
performed.  
ATTENTION  
Since the Video Calibration works before recording actually  
starts, there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after  
REC (7) and PLAY (4) on the Remote are pressed, or  
REC (7) on the VCR is pressed. To make sure you record the  
desired scene or program in its entirety, first perform the  
following steps:  
appears blinking on the TV screen.  
NOTES:  
● When watching a tape recorded with “VIDEO CALIBRATION”  
set to “ON”, it is recommended that you leave VIDEO  
CALIBRATION on during playback as well.  
A Press and hold PAUSE (9) and press REC (7) to engage  
the Record Pause mode.  
● When watching a rental tape or one recorded on another VCR,  
or when using this VCR as the player for editing, set VIDEO  
CALIBRATION to your preference (੬ pg. 73).  
● The Video Calibration screen only appears at the beginning of  
automatic tracking. Even though it doesn’t appear after that,  
the Video Calibration function is operative.  
● The VCR then automatically checks the condition of the  
tape and, after approximately 7 seconds, re-enters Record  
Pause mode.  
B Press PLAY (4) to start recording.  
If you want to bypass the Video Calibration and begin  
recording immediately, set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “OFF”  
(੬ pg. 73).  
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A Load a cassette.  
Basic Playback  
(DV deck)  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
pointed toward the VCR.  
● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.  
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
● If the erase protection switch is set to “SAVE”, playback begins  
automatically. It takes about 15 seconds until the playback  
picture appears.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
B Select the DV deck.  
Press DV.  
● The DV button lights on the VCR.  
C Find the program start point.  
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3
2
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press  
REW (3) or turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the left.  
To go forward, press FF (5) or turn the ADVANCED  
JOG dial to the right.  
D Start playback.  
Press PLAY (4).  
● The DV playback indicator lights on the VCR.  
E Stop playback.  
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cassette.  
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Usable cassettes  
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deck.  
can be used with the DV  
NOTE:  
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When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording  
speed set to “LP”, it is recommended to play back the tape on  
this DV deck. Digital video recorder from other manufacturers  
may not be able to play back the tape properly.  
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A Load a cassette.  
Basic Recording  
(DV deck)  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
B Select the DV deck.  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
Press DV.  
● The DV button lights on the VCR.  
C Choose a program.  
On the Remote  
Press CH +/– or the number keys.  
On the VCR  
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Push the ADVANCED JOG dial and turn it to the left or  
right to select the channel you wish to record.  
D Set the tape speed.  
Press SP/LP (p). Check the SP/LP indicator on the  
VCR’s front display panel to confirm the selected tape  
speed.  
E Start recording.  
Press and hold REC (7) and press PLAY (4) on the  
Remote, or press REC (7) on the VCR.  
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Press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4) to resume recording.  
● You can select channel during the Record Pause mode.  
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G Stop recording.  
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Press STOP (8). Then press EJECT ( ) to remove the  
cassette.  
● The DV recording indicator turns off.  
NOTES:  
● It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck  
and the DV deck simultaneously. In addition, it is not possible  
to record simultaneously from the same external input.  
● When you record a tape on the DV deck with the recording  
speed set to “LP”, it is recommended to play back the tape on  
this DV deck. Digital video recorder from other manufacturers  
may not be able to play back the tape properly.  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.)  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback (On the VCR)  
Playback Features  
1 Pause during playback.  
Push the ADVANCED JOG dial.  
OR  
(DV deck)  
Press PAUSE (9).  
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.  
Turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward  
frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-  
by-frame playback.  
OR  
Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.  
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NOTE:  
Still picture playback stops automatically after 3 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
ADVANCED JOG  
dial  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4) or push  
the ADVANCED JOG dial.  
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Slow Motion (On the VCR)  
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During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial one  
click to the left for forward slow motion. To play in  
reverse slow motion, continue to turn the ADVANCED  
JOG dial to the left.  
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OR  
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S-VHS  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more  
than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE (9) and  
release again to return to still picture.  
NOTE:  
Forward slow motion playback stops automatically after 1  
minute, reverse slow motion playback after 30 seconds to  
protect the heads.  
JOG/  
SHUTTLE  
button  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
(On the VCR)  
JOG dial  
SHUTTLE  
ring  
During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial quickly  
to the left or right.  
Variable Speed Search (On the VCR)  
During playback, turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the  
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for  
reverse variable-speed search.  
ATTENTION  
Picture may appear distorted during variable speed search.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).  
Clean the video heads using a dry cleaning  
cassette — M-DV12CL — when:  
● No picture during playback.  
● Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
● “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only  
with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON” (੬ pg. 71)).  
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Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame  
Playback (On the Remote)  
You can also use the Remote's JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring for  
the operations. First press the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the  
Remote so that the button lights up before use. Refer to the  
SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the procedures.  
1 Pause during playback.  
Press PAUSE (9).  
2 Activate frame-by-frame playback.  
Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. Turn the  
JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame  
playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback.  
OR  
Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.  
OR  
Press w for reverse frame-by-frame playback or e for  
forward frame-by-frame playback.  
NOTE:  
Still picture playback stops automatically after 3 minutes to  
protect the heads.  
Forward  
Reverse  
Reverse  
slow  
motion  
1 step  
Reverse  
search  
3 steps  
Slow  
motion  
1 step  
Forward  
search  
3 steps  
Reverse  
play  
Normal  
play  
Slow Motion (On the Remote)  
Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During  
playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for  
forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse slow  
motion. Release to return to still picture.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold PAUSE (9) for more  
than 2 seconds, then release. Press PAUSE (9) and  
release again to return to still picture.  
OR  
During still picture, press and hold w or e. Release to  
return to still picture.  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search  
(On the Remote)  
Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During  
playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the  
right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for  
reverse high-speed search. Releasing SHUTTLE ring  
resumes still picture playback.  
OR  
During playback or still, press FF (5) for forward high-  
speed search, or REW (3) for reverse high-speed  
search.  
NOTE:  
Forward slow motion playback stops automatically after 1  
minute, reverse slow motion playback after 30 seconds to  
protect the heads.  
NOTE:  
For short searches, press and hold FF (5) or REW (3) for  
over 2 seconds during playback or still picture. When released,  
normal playback resumes.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).  
Variable Speed Search  
(On the Remote)  
Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up. During  
playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for  
forward variable-speed search, or to the left for reverse  
variable-speed search.  
OR  
During playback, press w or e.  
● The more times you press, the faster the playback picture  
moves.  
● To decrease speed, press the button for the opposite direction.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY (4).  
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PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.)  
Next Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after  
rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the VCR is in the Stop  
mode.  
a- For Automatic Start Of Playback  
Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within  
2 seconds.  
b- For Automatic Power Off  
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Press REW (3), then press POWER within  
2 seconds.  
c- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind  
Press REW (3), then press EJECT ( ) within  
2 seconds.  
NOTE:  
The Automatic Power Off does not work if “AUTO TIMER” is set  
to “ON” (੬ pg. 71) and if any timer programing has been  
made. If “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the VCR directly goes  
into the Timer-Standby mode at the same time when the POWER  
is pressed for the Automatic Power Off.  
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Soundtrack Selection  
2
Your VCR is capable of recording two soundtracks (L and R) and  
will play back the one you select.  
During Playback  
Pressing A. MONITOR changes the soundtrack as follows:  
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TRACK  
USE  
On-Screen Display  
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S-VHS  
Both sounds on the left channel and  
the right channel are mixed and  
played back  
L+R  
Sound on the left channel is played  
back  
L
Sound on the right channel is  
played back  
R
NOTE:  
“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON” or the on-screen displays  
will not appear (੬ pg. 71).  
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Record One Program While Watching  
Another  
Recording Features  
Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set  
the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to  
view.  
(DV deck)  
● The program selected with the TV’s channel controls appears  
on the TV screen, while the one selected with the VCR’s CH  
buttons is recorded on the tape.  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 2 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after  
recording is finished.  
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1 Start recording.  
Press REC (7) on the VCR.  
2 Engage the ITR mode.  
Press REC (7) again. “o” blinks and “0:30” appears on  
the front display panel.  
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If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
REC (7) to extend the time. Each press extends recording  
time by 30 minutes.  
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NOTE:  
You can only perform ITR using the REC (7) button on the  
VCR’s front panel.  
Recording Resume Function  
If there is a power outage during recording, Instant Timer  
Recording (in the right column) or timer recording  
(੬ pg. 42, 46, 48), the recording will resume automatically  
when power is restored to the VCR unless the VCR’s memory  
backup has expired.  
Time Code  
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This time  
code is used to confirm the position on the tape when playing  
back or editing a tape. To perform Random Assemble Editing  
(੬ pg. 64), time code is necessary.  
Press DISPLAY/OSD until the time code on the tape  
Accidental erasure prevention  
appears on the front display panel.  
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, set  
its erase protection switch to “SAVE”. To record on it later, set  
the switch to “REC”.  
● By pressing the DISPLAY/OSD button, you can change the  
display to show the time code, channel position*, clock time.  
* Channel position is not displayed during playback.  
NOTES:  
Erase protection switch  
The presence of a blank (unrecorded) portion in the middle of a  
tape can result in misoperation.  
A “blank portion” of a tape is a section where nothing is  
recorded on the tape. If you start recording in a blank portion of  
a tape, the time codes will start from “0:00:00” again. If identical  
time codes are recorded in two different places on a tape,  
Random Assemble Editing and other similar functions might not  
operate properly.  
Second Audio Recording  
This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of  
Multichannel TV Sound broadcast. To record a SAP  
program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON”.  
(੬ pg. 71)  
In the following cases, you should play back the tape and  
confirm where a scene ends, and then begin recording from  
there:  
● When starting recording in the middle of a tape on which a  
recording has already been made.  
● When you finish recording on a tape, then played back that  
recording in order to check it, and now wish to continue  
recording.  
● When you lost power or the batteries died while you were  
recording with a camcorder.  
NOTES:  
When the channel is changed on the VCR;  
● The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about  
5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.  
● The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about  
5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.  
● Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied  
by SAP sound.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
®
A Turn on the VCR.  
VCR Plus+ Timer  
Programing  
Press POWER.  
B Load a cassette.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programing is greatly  
simplified because each TV program has a corresponding  
code number which your VCR is able to recognize.  
tab intact.  
OR  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
Before performing the VCR Plus+ Timer Programing:  
● Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly.  
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
C Select the deck.  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
D Access the PlusCode No. screen.  
Press PROG.  
● The clock must be set to access  
the PlusCode No. screen. If  
you have not set the clock, the  
Main Menu screen appears  
after an error message is  
displayed. Refer to “Plug &  
Play Set” (੬ pg. 14) or “Clock  
Set” (੬ pg. 16).  
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E Enter the PlusCode number.  
Press the number keys to  
enter the PlusCode number  
of a program you wish to  
record. Then press OK.  
● If you make a mistake, press  
CANCEL and input the correct  
number.  
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S-VHS  
F Access the VCR Plus+ Program screen.  
The VCR Plus+ Program  
screen appears (if you’re just  
starting out and you have  
selected the VHS deck, “VHS  
PROGRAM 1” appears).  
IMPORTANT  
Make sure the channel position number you wish to record is  
®
displayed; if not, see “Changing VCR Plus+ Setting” on  
page 44 and set the Guide Channel number correctly.  
● If the number you entered is invalid, “ERROR” appears on the  
TV screen. Press CANCEL and input a valid PlusCode number.  
● If the “GUIDE CHANNEL SET” screen appears, see  
“ATTENTION” on page 43.  
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NOTES:  
G Set the tape speed.  
Press SP/EP (p).  
● To Change The Stop Time . . .  
. . . press STOP +/– in step 6. You can compensate for  
anticipated program schedule delays.  
● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
For the VHS deck  
. . . in step 6, press WEEKLY (number key “9”) for weekly  
serials or DAILY (M–F) (number key “8”) for daily serials  
(Monday — Friday). Either “WEEKLY” or “DAILY” appears on  
the TV screen. Pressing the button again makes the  
corresponding indication disappear.  
● In case of a power failure after programing, the VCR’s memory  
backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.  
● You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6  
programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh,  
“PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen. To record the  
extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programs (੬ pg. 50).  
For the DV deck  
Press SP/LP (p).  
H Return to the normal screen.  
Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears  
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal  
screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see  
page 51.  
● It is not possible to timer-record the same program on both the  
VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.  
● Repeat steps 3 – 8 for each additional program.  
● During timer recording, it is not possible to change the  
recording deck (VHS or DV).  
● If the times that are programed for recording on the DV deck  
and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes  
precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes  
precedence.  
I Engage the VCR’s timer mode.  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#”  
appears on the front display panel.  
● To disengage the timer mode, press TIMER again.  
ATTENTION  
Cable Box or DBS Receiver Users  
To timer-record a cable or satellite broadcast using the VCR  
plus+ system:  
Guide Channel Number Set  
“GUIDE CHANNEL SET” appears after performing step 6 if  
the Guide Channel number for the PlusCode number you  
entered has not been set.  
If you want to set the Guide Channel number for the TV or  
cable station, press number keys or rt to input the channel  
position number on which your VCR or cable box receives  
that station, then press OK or e to set the Guide Channel  
number. VCR Plus+ Program screen appears.  
If you receive your channels  
A Perform “Cable Box Control Setting” (੬ pg. 20) or “DBS  
Receiver Control Setting” (੬ pg. 23).  
B Perform steps 1 – 9.  
C Leave the power of cable box or DBS receiver on.  
IMPORTANT  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting  
station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR  
CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR  
Plus+ program screen in step 6. When this happens, set the  
correct Guide Channel number for that station. (੬ pg. 44,  
with a cable box and if you  
have properly set your  
Controller, “CABLE CH”  
appears in place of “VCR  
CH”. If not, refer to pages 20.  
®
“Changing VCR Plus+ Setting”)  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
The VCR Plus+ programing system assigns a VCR Plus+  
guide channel to the TV channels and the cable  
channels. These guide channel numbers are also called  
the VCR Plus+ channel codes. Most TV listings have a  
section, usually a chart, indicating the guide channel  
numbers assigned to each station.  
To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates  
correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide  
Channel Set” for each station.  
Changing VCR  
®
Plus+ Setting  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting  
station’s channel number has been changed, perform the  
following steps to set the correct guide channel number.  
NOTES:  
● In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for  
cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel  
number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box.  
Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for  
details.  
● Many TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV  
listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.  
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A Turn on the VCR.  
Press POWER.  
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S-VHS  
B Access the Main Menu screen.  
Press MENU.  
C Access the Initial Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL  
SET”, then press OK or e.  
D Access the Guide Channel Set screen.  
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE  
CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or e.  
E Enter the Guide Channel number.  
Press rt or the number keys  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
to select the VCR Plus+ guide  
GUIDE CH :  
VCR CH  
6
– –  
channel number as shown in  
the TV listing, then press OK or  
e.  
● If you receive your channels with  
a cable box and if you have  
properly set your Controller,  
“CABLE CH” appears in place of  
“VCR CH”. If not, perform  
“Cable Box Control Setting”  
(੬ pg. 20).  
:
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)  
OR (  
,
), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
(Example)  
When inputting the Guide  
Channel number 6 for WNJU  
(ind.).  
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F Enter the receiving channel position number.  
Press rt or the number keys  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
to select the number of the  
GUIDE CH :  
VCR CH  
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channel on which the guide  
channel’s broadcasts are  
received, then press OK or e.  
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 as  
necessary.  
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OR (  
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), THEN (OK)  
2
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
(Example) If WNJU (ind.) is  
received on channel  
position 47.  
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G Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
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S-VHS  
Guide Channel Number  
“Guide Channel (GUIDE CH) number” refers to the assigned  
TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for the VCR  
Plus+ timer recording. The Guide Channel numbers can be  
found in most TV listings.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
A Turn on the VCR.  
Express Timer  
Programing  
Press POWER.  
B Load a cassette.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program  
you wish to record, use the following procedure to set  
your VCR to timer-record the program.  
tab intact.  
OR  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
Before performing Express Timer Programing:  
● Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly.  
● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
C Select the deck.  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
D Access the PlusCode screen.  
Press PROG.  
E Access the Program screen.  
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Press START+/–. (If you’re  
just starting out and you have  
selected the VHS deck, “VHS  
PROGRAM 1” appears.)  
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S-VHS  
F Enter the program start time.  
Press START+/– to enter the  
time you want recording to  
start.  
● Press and hold START+/– to  
move in 30-minute  
increments, or press and  
release repeatedly to move 1  
minute at a time.  
G Enter the program stop time.  
Press STOP+/– to enter the time you want recording to  
stop.  
● Press and hold STOP+/– to move in 30-minute increments, or  
press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time.  
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NOTES:  
H Enter the program date.  
● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter  
appears in its place.  
● To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . .  
. . . anytime during steps 5 through 10, press WEEKLY  
Press DATE+/–.  
(number key “9”) for weekly serials or DAILY (M–F) (number  
key “8”) for daily serials (Monday – Friday). Either “WEEKLY”  
or “DAILY” appears on the TV screen. Pressing the button  
again makes the corresponding indication disappear.  
● You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6  
programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh,  
“PROGRAM FULL” appears on the TV screen. To record the  
extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary  
programs (੬ pg. 50).  
● In case of a power failure after programing, the VCR’s memory  
backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.  
● Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s  
date.  
I Enter the channel position.  
Press CH+/–.  
● If you are using a DBS receiver, see “ATTENTION FOR DBS  
RECEIVER USERS” in the right column.  
● Holding down CH +/– rapidly scans through the channels.  
J Set the tape speed.  
● You can program the timer while a regular recording is in  
progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.  
● It is not possible to timer-record the same program on both the  
VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.  
For the VHS deck  
Press SP/EP (p).  
● During timer recording, it is not possible to change the  
recording deck (VHS or DV).  
● If the times that are programed for recording on the DV deck  
and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes  
precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes  
precedence.  
For the DV deck  
Press SP/LP (p).  
K Return to the normal screen.  
Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears  
on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal  
screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see  
page 51.  
Cable Box or DBS Receiver Users  
To timer-record a cable or satellite broadcast using Express  
Timer Programing:  
A Perform “Cable Box Control Setting” on page 20 or “DBS  
Receiver Control Setting” on page 23.  
B Perform steps 1 – 12.  
● Repeat steps 3 – 11 for each additional program.  
C Leave the power of cable box or DBS receiver on.  
L Engage the VCR’s timer mode.  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#”  
appears on the front display panel.  
ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS  
If you are using a DBS receiver (unless “DBS RECEIVER SET”  
is set to “OFF” ੬ pg. 24), the band indication (TV, CATV or  
DBS) appears under the channel number indication.  
TV: To timer-record a regular  
TV broadcast received  
● To disengage the timer mode, press TIMER again.  
on the VCR.  
CATV: To timer-record a cable  
TV broadcast received  
on the VCR, or through a  
cable box (unless  
“CABLE BOX SET” is set  
to “OFF” ੬ pg. 21).  
DBS: To timer-record a satellite broadcast received through  
a DBS receiver.  
NOTE:  
If “BAND” is set to “TV” on the Tuner Set screen (੬ pg. 18)  
and “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF” on the Cable Box Set  
screen (੬ pg. 21), “CATV” will not be displayed on the  
Program screen; If “BAND” is set to “CATV” or “CABLE BOX  
SET” is set to “ON”, “TV” will not be displayed.  
If the channel number entered requires that the band be set,  
“7=DBS” is displayed on the screen.  
If this happens, press the number key “7 (DBS)” to select  
“DBS”.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
You can program a timer recording that starts within 24  
hours using the ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR.  
24HR Quick  
Programing  
A Enter the program mode.  
Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM on the VCR. The start  
time indicator (  
panel.  
) starts blinking on the front display  
Before performing the 24HR Quick Programing:  
● Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly.  
● Select the deck.  
● Set the tape speed.  
● For the VHS deck:  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab  
intact.  
For the DV deck:  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
Set the program start/stop time and  
channel.  
B
Turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the left or right to set  
the time you want recording to start.  
● One click stop of the ADVANCED JOG dial changes the time  
in 5-minute intervals.  
Push the ADVANCED JOG dial. The stop time indicator  
(
) starts blinking on the front display panel. Turn the  
ADVANCED JOG dial to the left or right to set the time  
you want recording to stop.  
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3
2
Push the ADVANCED JOG dial. Turn the ADVANCED  
JOG dial to the left or right to select the channel you wish  
to record.  
● You can cancel the setting at any time by pressing and holding  
the ADVANCED JOG dial for more than 3 seconds or pressing  
CANCEL on the Remote. Repeat the step 2.  
C Engage the VCR’s timer mode.  
Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM. The VCR turns off  
automatically and “#” appears on the front display  
panel.  
● To disengage the timer mode, press TIMER or 24HR QUICK  
PROGRAM again.  
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NOTES:  
● You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6  
programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh,  
“FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra  
program, you must first cancel any unnecessary programs  
(੬ pg. 50).  
● If “Err” appears on the front display panel, repeat the steps on  
page 48 again.  
● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24HR Quick  
Programing function. Press MENU to return to normal screen,  
and try again.  
● You can use 24HR Quick Programing function also when the  
VCR is turned off.  
● For 24HR Quick Programing function, the program overlap  
warning display does not appear even if some programs  
overlap each other. The program with the lower program  
number will be recorded and the other one will not be  
recorded correctly.  
● It is not possible to timer-record the same program on both the  
VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.  
● During timer recording, it is not possible to change the  
recording deck (VHS or DV).  
● If the times that are programed for recording on the DV deck  
and on the VHS deck overlap, the earlier start time takes  
precedence. If the start times are the same, the VHS deck takes  
precedence.  
● If you perform 24HR Quick Programing during recording or  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR), press TIMER to engage the timer  
mode after the recording (or ITR) is finished.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
Check, cancel and change programs  
A Disengage the timer mode.  
Press TIMER, then press POWER.  
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B Access the Program Check screen.  
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Press PROG CHECK.  
● The Program Check screen  
appears for the deck (VHS or  
DV) being selected.  
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S-VHS  
C Access the Program screen.  
Press PROG CHECK again to  
check more information.  
Each time you press PROG  
CHECK, the next program’s  
information appears.  
To cancel or change a program...  
D Cancel or change a program.  
Press CANCEL to cancel a program. To change program  
settings, press the appropriate button: START+/–,  
STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/EP (p).  
E Return to the normal screen.  
Press PROG CHECK as many times as necessary. If there  
are still some programs remaining, go to step 6.  
F Return to the timer mode.  
Press TIMER.  
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When programs overlap each other  
ATTENTION  
If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one  
program overlaps with another, only the parts shown  
below in gray will be recorded.  
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP”  
appears, you have another program overlapping the program  
you have just made.  
The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs  
will start blinking.  
Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number  
will be recorded.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
Program 1  
CH10  
Program 2  
CH40  
Not recorded  
Pattern 2: The program starting earlier will be recorded.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
Program 1  
CH10  
Example: Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4  
overlap each other on the VHS deck.  
CH40  
Not recorded  
Program 2  
Pattern 3: The program starting earlier will be recorded,  
followed by the remaining portion of the other  
program.  
A Confirm the overlapping programs.  
Overlapping programs blink on the TV screen.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
Program 1  
CH10  
B Select the program to modify.  
Program 2  
CH40  
Press rt, then press OK or e.  
Not recorded  
● You can only select one of the overlapping programs.  
NOTE:  
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG to finish the timer  
program setting. See “ATTENTION” in the left column. The  
program with the lower program number will be recorded and  
the other one will not be recorded correctly. If no changes are  
made for approximately 3 minute, the VCR will return to the  
normal screen.  
ATTENTION  
If the program you have  
just made and “DV” are  
blinking, there is a  
conflicting program on the  
DV deck.  
A Press rt to move the  
highlight bar to “DV”,  
then press OK or e.  
DV Program Check  
screen appears.  
B Cancel or change  
program setting as  
C Cancel or change program setting.  
To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the Program  
screen you do not want is shown. “PROGRAM  
COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5  
seconds, then the normal screen appears.  
To change a program, press the appropriate button:  
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/EP  
(p) when the Program screen on which you want to  
make changes is shown, then press OK. “PROGRAM  
COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5  
seconds, then the normal screen appears.  
described in step 2 and  
3 in the right column.  
NOTE:  
If the overlap is not yet solved, or another overlap occurs with  
the timer program setting after making the last correction on a  
program, the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program  
Check screen again. Repeat the above steps again until the  
overlap is solved.  
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EDITING  
Dubbing An Entire Cassette  
Tape Dubbing  
Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you  
can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other  
equipment.  
(from DV to VHS)  
A Load cassettes.  
For the VHS deck  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.  
For the DV deck  
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Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “SAVE”.  
B Select the dubbing direction.  
Press  
.
● The dubbing direction indicator (DV  
) lights.  
C Set the tape speed.  
Press S-VHS, then press SP/EP (p).  
● “DV ] VHS” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is  
set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 71)  
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D Start dubbing.  
Press DUB for more than 2 seconds.  
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● DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.  
● If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind  
automatically. The VHS deck goes into Record Pause mode,  
and the DV deck goes into Pause mode.  
When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins  
automatically.  
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S-VHS  
After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes  
automatically and eject them. The VCR then shuts off.  
NOTES:  
● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to copy. It is  
recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes  
first.  
● If you start dubbing a copy-protected tape, “ERROR” message  
is displayed on screen and the dubbing is aborted.  
● To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the dubbing  
direction indicator (DV  
) goes off.  
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Dubbing An Entire Cassette  
Tape Dubbing  
Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you  
can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other  
equipment.  
(from VHS to DV)  
A Load cassettes.  
For the VHS deck  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab removed.  
For the DV deck  
1
3
2
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
B Select the dubbing direction.  
Press  
.
● The dubbing direction indicator (  
S-VHS) lights.  
C Set the tape speed.  
Press DV, then press SP/LP (p).  
● “VHS ] DV” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is  
set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 71)  
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D Start dubbing.  
Press DUB for more than 2 seconds.  
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● VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.  
● If the tapes have not been rewound, both decks rewind  
automatically. The DV deck goes into Record Pause mode, and  
the VHS deck goes into Pause mode.  
When both decks have finished rewinding, dubbing begins  
automatically.  
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S-VHS  
After dubbing is completed, the decks rewind both tapes  
automatically and eject them. The VCR then shuts off.  
NOTES:  
● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to copy. It is  
recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes  
first.  
● If you start dubbing a tape from a tape with a copy protection  
signal, the tapes will be automatically ejected, and the VCR  
will turn off.  
● To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the dubbing  
direction indicator (  
S-VHS) goes off.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and  
stopping wherever you wish.  
Normal Dubbing  
A Load cassettes.  
(from DV to VHS)  
For the VHS deck  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “SAVE”.  
B Select the dubbing direction.  
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3
2
Press  
.
● The dubbing direction indicator (DV  
) lights.  
C Set the tape speed.  
Press S-VHS, then press SP/EP (p).  
● “DV ] VHS” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is  
set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 71)  
D Locate the start point on the DV deck.  
A Press DV.  
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B Press PLAY (4) to start playback.  
C Press PAUSE (9) to pause playback a little before the  
start point.  
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E Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.  
A Press S-VHS.  
B Press and hold PAUSE (9) and press REC (7) so that  
the VHS deck enters the Record Pause mode.  
● DV playback indicator and VHS recording indicator light.  
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S-VHS  
F Start dubbing.  
Press START.  
G Pause dubbing.  
● The VHS deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the DV  
deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.  
Press START.  
NOTES:  
● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to copy. It is  
recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes  
first.  
H End dubbing.  
● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where  
you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.  
● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing  
is not recorded.  
● To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the  
dubbing direction indicator (DV  
Press STOP (8) to stop recording on the VHS deck. Then  
press DV and press STOP (8) to stop playback on the DV  
deck.  
) goes off.  
● When dubbing a Mini DV tape that was produced by audio  
dubbing, you need to set “12BIT MODE” to the appropriate  
mode before playing back the tape. (੬ pg. 76)  
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You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and  
stopping wherever you wish.  
Normal Dubbing  
A Load cassettes.  
(from VHS to DV)  
For the VHS deck  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab removed.  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “REC”.  
B Select the dubbing direction.  
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3
2
Press  
.
● The dubbing direction indicator (  
S-VHS) lights.  
C Set the tape speed.  
Press DV, then press SP/LP (p).  
● “VHS ] DV” appears on the TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is  
set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 71)  
D Locate the start point on the VHS deck.  
A Press S-VHS.  
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B Press PLAY (4) to start playback.  
C Press PAUSE (9) to pause playback a little before the  
start point.  
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E Prepare the DV deck for dubbing.  
A Press DV.  
B Press and hold PAUSE (9) and press REC (7) so that  
the DV deck enters the Record Pause mode.  
● VHS playback indicator and DV recording indicator light.  
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S-VHS  
F Start dubbing.  
Press START.  
G Pause dubbing.  
Press START.  
● The DV deck enters the Recording Pause mode, then the VHS  
deck enters the Dubbing Pause mode.  
NOTES:  
● If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an  
important recording that you wanted to copy. It is  
recommended to conduct a test with unimportant cassettes  
first.  
H End dubbing.  
● There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where  
you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts.  
● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing  
is not recorded.  
Press STOP (8) to stop recording on the DV deck. Then  
press S-VHS and press STOP (8) to stop playback on the  
VHS deck.  
● To cancel the dubbing mode, press CH +/– so that the  
dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) goes off.  
● Before you start dubbing, set “SOUND MODE” to the  
appropriate mode. (੬ pg. 76)  
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EDITING (cont.)  
You can use a camcorder as the source player and your  
VCR as the recording deck.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device  
such as a camcorder which has a DV IN/OUT connector.  
Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or  
audio quality as a result of editing.  
A Make connections.  
A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...  
... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO  
OUT connectors to the VCR’s front panel AUDIO and  
VIDEO input connectors.  
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...  
... connect the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT and  
S-VIDEO OUT connectors to the VCR’s front panel  
AUDIO and S-VIDEO input connectors.  
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3
2
C If the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...  
... connect the camcorder’s DV IN/OUT connector to  
the VCR’s DV IN/OUT connector.  
● When using a monaural camcorder, connect its AUDIO OUT  
connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your VCR.  
● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used,  
the camcorder is capable of controlling the VCR. Refer to the  
camcorder’s instruction manual for operating procedure.  
B Set the VCR’s input mode.  
Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select  
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“F-1”.  
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F-1:when connecting the camcorder to the audio/video  
input connectors or DV IN/OUT connector on the front  
panel.  
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● When using S VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” to  
“S-VIDEO”. (੬ pg. 73)  
● When using VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” to  
“VIDEO”. (੬ pg. 73)  
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S-VHS  
C Select the recording deck.  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
● To edit from a camcorder to the VHS deck through the DV IN/  
OUT connector, press  
.
● To edit from a camcorder to the DV deck through the S-VIDEO  
(VIDEO)/AUDIO input connectors, press  
.
D Set the edit mode. (VHS deck only)  
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 73.  
E Start the camcorder.  
Engage the Play mode of the camcorder.  
F Start the VCR.  
Engage the Record mode of the VCR.  
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A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ...  
B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...  
VIDEO input  
Recorder  
S-VIDEO input  
Recorder  
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2
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3
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PAUSE  
connector  
PAUSE  
connector  
Mini-plug cable  
(not supplied)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
AUDIO  
input  
Mini-plug cable  
(not supplied)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
AUDIO input  
Yellow:  
not connected  
EDIT  
EDIT  
Audio/video cable  
(supplied)  
Audio/Video cable  
(supplied)  
S-Video cable  
(supplied)  
Camcorder  
Camcorder  
AUDIO OUT  
S-VIDEO OUT  
To AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUT connector  
Player  
Player  
C If the camcorder has a DV IN/OUT connector ...  
NOTES:  
About DV IN/OUT connector  
Recorder  
● To output digital signal when dubbing from the VHS deck to  
other device through the DV IN/OUT connector, press  
,
and then press PLAY (4) to start playback on the VHS deck.  
● To input digital signal when dubbing from other device to  
the VHS deck through the DV IN/OUT connector, press  
then S-VHS, and then press REC (7) to start recording on the  
VHS deck.  
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● It is possible to control the DV deck from the AVC protocol-  
equipped device that is connected to the DV IN/OUT  
connector. To control the VHS deck, use the buttons on this  
VCR and the Remote.  
DV IN/OUT  
PAUSE  
connector  
DV cable (VC-VDV204)  
(not supplied)  
●
●
●
Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel connectors.  
All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to select  
“AUTO” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to  
“OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
When you are editing through the DV IN/OUT connector, the  
VCR will stop if the signal is interrupted.  
DV IN/  
OUT  
●
●
Mini-plug cable  
(not supplied)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
When connecting this VCR to a device equipped with a DV  
input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable  
(VC-VDV204).  
Camcorder  
EDIT  
Player  
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EDITING (cont.)  
You can use your VCR as the source player or as the  
recording deck.  
Edit To Or From  
Another VCR/PC  
A Make connections.  
Connect an audio/video cable between the player’s  
VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the  
recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.  
● If connecting a VCR with an S-VIDEO input/output connector,  
it is recommended to use the S-VIDEO connection to  
minimize picture degradation while editing.  
B Set the input mode of recording deck.  
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(number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select “L-1”.  
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2
L-1: when connecting the VCR to the audio/video input  
connectors on the rear panel.  
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● When using S VIDEO connector, set “REAR AUX INPUT” to  
“S-VIDEO”. (੬ pg. 71 )  
● When using VIDEO connector, set “REAR AUX INPUT” to  
“VIDEO”. (੬ pg. 71)  
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S-VHS  
C Select the recording deck.  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
D Set the edit mode. (VHS deck only)  
See “PICTURE CONTROL” on page 73.  
E Start the source player.  
Engage the Play mode of the source player.  
F Start the recording deck.  
Engage the Record mode of the recording deck.  
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Advantages of S-VHS video recorders  
Connection to another VCR  
You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or from  
S-VHS to S-VHS.  
(Example: When using this VCR as the source player)  
● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the  
S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently  
limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better  
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.  
● From S-VHS to VHS: Because the picture quality of the  
source material is very high, the edited tape has better  
picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.  
● From S-VHS to S-VHS: All signals will be transferred with  
minimum degradation.  
VIDEO AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
Player  
Your VCR  
NOTES:  
●
Dubbing is also possible using the front panel connectors.  
● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes in step 4, be sure to  
select “AUTO” (or “NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is  
set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.  
S VIDEO OUT  
● When you use this VCR as the source player for editing, be  
sure to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “OFF” before starting  
(੬ pg. 71).  
S-Video cable  
(supplied)  
Audio/Video cable  
(supplied)  
● If you are using another VCR with S-Video and Audio input/  
output connectors, you can connect those connectors to this  
VCR’s S-VIDEO and AUDIO input/output connectors.  
S VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
Recorder  
Another VCR  
VIDEO IN  
Connection to a PC with DV connector  
Recorder  
NOTES:  
● It is possible to control the DV deck from the PC with DV  
connector by using some of the commercially sold or pre-  
installed DV editing software. Refer to the instruction  
manuals of PC and software.  
● The system may not work properly depending on the PC or  
DV editing software.  
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● When connecting this VCR to a PC with a DV connector,  
be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-VDV204 or VC-  
VDV206).  
DV IN/OUT  
DV cable  
(VC-VDV204 or VC-VDV206)  
(not supplied)  
To DV connector  
PC with DV connector  
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EDITING (cont.)  
Audio Dubbing  
Your VCR  
VHS Audio Dubbing  
Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a  
previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack.  
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Normal audio track  
Pre-recorded tape  
Video/Hi-Fi audio  
track  
CD player, etc.  
Audio-dubbed tape  
DV Audio Dubbing  
This function lets you record new audio, without  
erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was  
recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “12BIT”  
(੬ pg. 76).  
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You cannot perform Audio Dubbing on a tape that was  
recorded with “SOUND MODE” set to “16BIT” (੬ pg. 76),  
on a tape that was recorded at the “LP” speed, or on a blank  
tape.  
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A Make connections.  
G Start dubbing.  
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input  
connectors on the VCR’s front panel.  
Engage the audio component’s Play mode, then press  
PLAY (4) to start the tape in your VCR; Audio Dubbing  
begins at this point.  
● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the  
VCR’s AUDIO L input connector.  
● “o” blinks and “u” is displayed on the front display panel.  
● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE (9). Press PLAY (4)  
to resume dubbing.  
B Load a cassette.  
For the VHS deck  
H End Audio Dubbing.  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.  
Press STOP (8) to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage  
the audio component’s Stop mode.  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
NOTES:  
set to “REC”.  
● Once the Audio Dubbing starts, you can not use the other  
deck.  
● When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV deck,  
set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND2” (੬ pg. 76).  
● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the  
normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to  
hear the mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks), press  
A. MONITOR to select “NORM HI FI” (੬ pg. 31). (VHS  
deck only)  
● Audio Dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches  
“0:00:00”, and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the  
counter reading before dubbing. (VHS deck only)  
● Audio Dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AUDIO IN  
connector.  
● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape on the VHS deck,  
press A. MONITOR on the Remote to select the soundtrack  
you wish to hear (੬ pg. 31). When playing back an audio-  
dubbed Mini DV tape on the DV deck, set “12BIT MODE” to  
“SOUND2” (੬ pg. 76).  
C Set the VCR’s input mode.  
Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select  
“F-1”.  
D Select the recording deck.  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
● When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press  
so  
that the audio signals from the AUDIO L + R input connectors  
can be recorded. The dubbing direction indicator (  
lights.  
S-VHS)  
E Locate the start point.  
● Picture may be distorted during Audio Dubbing Pause.  
● It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material  
without the consent of the copyright owner.  
● Audio dubbing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT  
connector.  
Press PLAY (4) to start playback of the tape in your VCR,  
and press PAUSE (9) when you reach the point where  
you want to start dubbing.  
● Audio dubbing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.  
F Engage the Audio Dubbing mode.  
Press A.DUB.  
● Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode. (“o” blinks,  
“u” and “i” light up on the front display panel.)  
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EDITING (cont.)  
Insert Editing  
Recorder  
Your VCR  
VHS Insert Editing  
Insert Editing replaces part of the recorded scene with  
new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio  
soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the  
normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you  
wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the  
Audio Dubbing function simultaneously.  
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Audio/Video Cable  
(supplied)  
For Insert Editing, use your VCR as the recording deck.  
Source tape  
S-Video Cable (supplied)  
S-Video signal  
Audio/Video signal  
Another VCR  
Before Insert Editing  
Normal audio  
Recording tape  
track  
Player  
After Insert Editing  
Video/Hi-Fi  
audio track  
DV Insert Editing (SP mode only)  
The picture is replaced with new one, while the audio  
soundtrack remains unchanged.  
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A Make connections.  
G Start Editing.  
Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and  
AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR’s VIDEO or  
S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors.  
Load the source cassette and play back the segment that  
is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the section  
of the source tape that you wish to insert, press PLAY (4)  
to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins at this  
point.  
B Set the VCR’s input mode.  
● “o” and “u” are displayed on the front display panel.  
Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select  
“F-1” (or “L-1” if you use the connectors on the rear).  
● When using S VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” (or  
“REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the connectors on the rear) to  
“S-VIDEO”. (੬ pg. 71, 73)  
H End Insert Editing.  
For the VHS deck  
At counter “0:00:00”, Insert Editing will stop  
automatically while the tape continues running in the  
Play mode. If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the  
specified edit-out point, press C.RESET.  
● When using VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” (or  
“REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”. (੬ pg. 71, 73)  
C Select the recording deck.  
For the DV deck  
Press STOP (8) to stop recording on the DV deck.  
Press S-VHS or DV.  
● When using the DV deck as the recording deck, press  
so  
that the video and audio signals from the VIDEO/S-VIDEO and  
AUDIO L + R input connectors can be recorded. The dubbing  
AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only)  
direction indicator (  
S-VHS) lights.  
If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack  
and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time ...  
... In step 6, after you press INSERT, press A.DUB also.  
(“o” and “u” blink and “i” lights up on the front display  
panel.)  
D Prepare the recording cassette.  
For the VHS deck  
Load the recording cassette into the VHS deck, and play  
it back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the  
segment to be replaced) using the ADVANCED JOG dial,  
or pressing w e and PAUSE (9).  
NOTES:  
● Once the Insert Editing starts, you can not use the other deck.  
● All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer.  
● Insert Editing cannot be performed on a VHS (or S-VHS)  
cassette that has had its record safety tab removed, or on a  
Mini DV cassette that has had its erase protection switch set to  
“SAVE”.  
Then press C.RESET to reset the counter.  
For the DV deck  
Load the recording cassette into the DV deck.  
● When Insert Editing is performed on a tape that has been  
recorded on another VCR, the inserted portion may appear  
distorted.  
● In Insert Editing, the recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by  
the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous  
recording’s speed changes within a single edit, the inserted  
picture will be distorted at the switching point. (VHS deck  
only)  
E Locate the start point.  
Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment  
to be replaced) using the ADVANCED JOG dial, or  
pressing w e and PAUSE (9).  
● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.  
● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit  
may become erased.  
● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel connectors.  
When using these connectors, be sure to set “REAR AUX  
INPUT” to the appropriate mode. (੬ pg. 71)  
● Insert Editing is not possible using the DV IN/OUT connector.  
● Insert Editing is not possible on a blank portion of the tape.  
F Engage the Insert Editing mode.  
● Your VCR enters the Insert Pause mode. (“o”, “u” and “i”  
light up on the front display panel.)  
● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input  
source you are going to record.  
Press INSERT.  
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EDITING (cont.)  
64-program Editing Memory  
Random Assemble  
Editing  
(8 programs x 8 scenes)  
By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select  
up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and  
automatically dub them onto a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette.  
Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from  
the DV deck to the VHS deck.  
A Load cassettes.  
For the VHS deck  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch  
set to “SAVE”.  
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Press DV.  
C Access the R.A.Edit screen.  
Press R.A.EDIT. The R.A.Edit screen appears.  
D Select the program.  
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to select one program you  
want to edit, then press OK  
or e.  
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● To remove a program from the  
R.A.EDIT screen, select the  
program number, then press  
CANCEL for more than 2  
seconds.  
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E Locate the start point.  
Press PLAY (4) to start  
playback. Find the edit-in  
point on the source tape from  
where you want the edited  
scene to begin by pressing  
PAUSE (9), then press IN/  
OUT.  
● The edit-in point is registered  
in memory and appears on the  
screen.  
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To Make Corrections ...  
... in step 5 or 6, you can cancel registered in and out points by  
pressing CANCEL. Each time you press, the preceding point is  
erased.  
● If, for example, you have registered 5 sets of in and out points  
and want to reset the first set, you have to press CANCEL until  
all points after the first set have been erased. Reenter them  
after you have repaired the first set of points.  
F Locate the end point.  
Press PLAY (4) to start  
playback. Find the edit-out  
point where you want the  
edited scene to end by  
pressing PAUSE (9), then  
press IN/OUT.  
NOTES:  
● The edit-out point is registered  
in memory and appears on the  
screen.  
● The total time of the edited  
scenes is displayed to the right  
of “TOTAL”.  
● When Random Assemble Editing does not work, press  
then perform Random Assemble Editing again.  
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● To cancel the registered scene, press CANCEL. Each time  
CANCEL is pressed, the latest registered scene is erased.  
● When the source tape has more than 2 identical time codes  
(੬ pg. 41), the VCR may not find the edit-in point you set  
and a malfunction may occur.  
● When choosing a scene, set edit-in and edit-out points so that  
there's a relatively large difference between them.  
● If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the VHS  
deck's Record-Pause mode will be cancelled and editing will  
not take place.  
● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each  
additional scene.  
● If there are blank portions before or after the edit-in and edit-  
out points, a blue-backed screen may be included in the  
edited version.  
● Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds,  
the time code total time may not match the total program time  
exactly.  
G Prepare the source tape.  
Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the  
scene you want to edit.  
● To use Random Assemble Editing consecutively for two or  
more programs, press START for each program.  
When dubbing from another Mini DV cassette, change the  
Mini DV cassette first, and then press START.  
H Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.  
A Press S-VHS.  
B Search for the point where you want to start dubbing  
by pressing PLAY (4), FF (5) or REW (3) then  
press STOP (8).  
C Press REC (7), then the VHS deck enters the Record  
Pause mode.  
I Start Random Assemble Editing.  
Press START (or OK).  
● Automatic editing begins; all the specified scenes are copied  
to the VHS deck in the order they were registered.  
● The on-screen display remains while your VCR searches for  
each scene (blinking cursor indicates scene currently being  
searched for), but disappears during actual editing.  
● During scene search, the VHS deck automatically enters its  
Record-Standby mode.  
● When all registered scenes have been edited, the DV deck  
enters the Pause mode, the VHS deck enters its Record Pause  
mode, and “– : – – : – –” blinks at the next available number.  
J End Random Assemble Editing.  
Press R.A.EDIT twice to return to the normal screen.  
Press STOP (8) to stop the VHS deck’s Record Pause  
mode.  
Press DV, then press STOP (8) to stop the DV deck’s Pause  
mode.  
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
Remote A/B Code Switching  
A Set the remote control code for Remote.  
This Remote is capable of transmitting two control codes; one set  
to respond to A code control signals and another set to respond  
to B code control signals. This Remote control is preset to send A  
code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A  
code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to  
respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two  
VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can  
operate these VCRs separately.  
A Press and hold A/B.  
B Press the number key “2”.  
C Press STOP (8), and release A/B.  
● The Remote now can transmit B code control signals.  
B Check the remote control code for VCR.  
Press and hold PLAY (4) on the VCR for more than  
5 seconds while the VCR is turned off. The code currently  
set appears on the display panel.  
C Change the code for VCR.  
Press any key on the Remote. The VCR now responds to  
B code control signals.  
● To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals,  
repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing  
the number key “1” in step B of 1.  
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To control two VCRs with the same Remote  
You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control  
code for the Remote between A and B (੬ step 1), keeping two  
VCRs to different control codes.  
● To change only the remote control code for the Remote, DO  
NOT perform steps 2 and 3.  
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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control  
A Set the TV brand code.  
Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In  
addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be  
controlled.  
A Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's  
Remote to TV.  
B Press and hold POWER.  
Before performing the following steps:  
Turn ON the TV using its Remote.  
C Press the number keys to enter your TV’s brand code.  
D Press STOP (8), and release POWER. The TV should  
turn off. If it does, try other operation (੬ step 2).  
● Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV, you do not  
have to repeat this step until you replace your Remote’s  
batteries.  
● Some brands of TV have more than one code. If the TV does  
not function with one code, try entering another.  
B Operate the TV.  
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TV CH +/–, TV VOL+/–, ^ (TV Muting), number keys.  
● For some brands of TV, you must press ENTER after having  
pressed the number keys.  
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● To return the Remote to VCR control, Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/  
DBS switch to VCR.  
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CODE  
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DV  
S-VHS  
JVC  
01, 03  
10  
HITACHI  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
02  
03  
04, 11  
05  
SHARP  
SONY  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
SEARS  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
06  
07  
12  
13  
13  
08  
09  
IMPORTANT  
Although the supplied Remote unit is compatible with JVC  
televisions, as well as many other models, it may not work with  
your TV, or in some instances, may have limited function  
capability.  
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (cont.)  
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control  
A Set the Cable Box brand code.  
Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your cable box  
set. In addition to JVC cable boxes, other manufacturer’s cable  
boxes can also be controlled.  
A Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's  
Remote to CABLE/DBS.  
B Press and hold POWER.  
C Press the number keys to enter your cable box’s brand  
code.  
Before performing the following steps:  
Turn ON the cable box using its Remote.  
D Press STOP (8), and release POWER. The cable box  
should turn off. If it does, try other operations  
(੬ step 2).  
● Once you have set the Remote to operate the cable box, you  
do not have to repeat this step until you replace your Remote’s  
batteries.  
● Some brands of cable box have more than one code. If the  
cable box does not function with one code, try entering  
another.  
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Press the corresponding button: POWER,  
TV CH +/–, number keys.  
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having pressed the number keys.  
● To return the Remote to VCR control, Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/  
DBS switch to VCR.  
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S-VHS  
BRAND NAME  
CODE  
ARCHER  
01, 05, 17  
CABLETENNA  
CABLEVIEW  
CITIZEN  
01, 17  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
02  
01, 17  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15  
CURTIS  
DIAMOND  
GC BRAND  
GEMINI  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28  
10, 18, 23  
JASCO  
15  
JERROLD  
NOVAVISION  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PULSER  
RCA  
REGAL  
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28  
02  
07  
13, 14  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
13, 14  
10, 18, 23  
01, 16, 17  
05, 16, 24  
02  
REMBRANDT  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
IMPORTANT  
It may not work with your cable box, or in some instances, may  
have limited function capability.  
07  
SL MARX  
05, 16, 17, 24, 25  
13, 14  
SPRUCER  
STARGATE  
TELEVIEW  
TOCOM  
NOTES:  
05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25  
05, 16, 24  
01, 04, 16  
01, 17  
● You must set the cable box brand for your Remote and the  
cable box brand for your Controller (੬ pg. 21) separately.  
The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your  
Remote is different from the list of brands that can be  
controlled by your controller.  
● It's not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and  
a DBS receiver at the same time. You can only set the Remote  
to operate one of these units at a time.  
UNIKA  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
ZENITH  
16, 17, 25  
03, 09, 22  
03, 09, 22  
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DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote  
Control  
A Set the DBS receiver brand code.  
A Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's  
Remote to CABLE/DBS.  
Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your DBS (Direct  
Broadcast Satellite) receiver set. In addition to JVC DBS  
receivers, other manufacturer’s DBS receivers can also be  
controlled.  
B Press and hold POWER.  
C Press the number keys to enter your DBS receiver’s  
brand code.  
D Press STOP (8), and release POWER. The DBS  
receiver should turn off. If it does, try other operations  
(੬ step 2).  
● Once you have set the Remote to operate the DBS receiver,  
you do not have to repeat this step until you replace your  
Remote’s batteries.  
Before performing the following steps:  
Turn ON the DBS receiver using its Remote.  
● Some brands of DBS receiver have more than one code. If the  
DBS receiver does not function with one code, try entering  
another.  
B Operate the DBS receiver.  
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TV CH +/–, number keys.  
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● For some brands of DBS receiver, you must press ENTER after  
having pressed the number keys.  
● To return the Remote to VCR control, Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/  
DBS switch to VCR.  
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CODE  
1
JVC (DISH Network)  
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)  
SONY (DSS)  
51  
51  
41  
40  
DV  
S-VHS  
RCA (DSS)  
NOTES:  
● You must set the DBS receiver brand for your Remote and the  
DBS receiver brand for your Controller (੬ pg. 24) separately.  
● It's not possible to operate a DBS receiver that is not equipped  
with a remote control sensor.  
● It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver  
and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the Remote  
to operate one of these units at a time.  
IMPORTANT  
Although the supplied Remote unit is compatible with JVC DBS  
receivers, as well as many other models, it may not work with  
your DBS receiver, or in some instances, may have limited  
function capability.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS  
You can change various mode settings on TV screen by  
following the procedure described below.  
For each mode setting, see pages 71 to 76.  
Mode Set  
MODE SET  
੬ pg. 71  
੬ pg. 72  
੬ pg. 76  
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.  
VHS MODE SET  
DV MODE SET  
● The procedure shows how to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to  
“ON” on the “MODE SET” screen as an example.  
A Turn on the VCR.  
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highlight bar (arrow) to  
“MODE SET”, then press OK  
or e.  
D Select the mode.  
Press rt to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“SUPERIMPOSE”.  
E Select the mode setting.  
Press OK or e.  
F Return to the normal screen.  
Press MENU.  
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MODE SET  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used on the rear  
panel.  
8 REAR AUX INPUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO:  
To use the VIDEO input connector on the rear panel.  
To use the S-VIDEO input connector on the rear panel.  
S-VIDEO:  
● When this function is set to “ON”;  
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi-  
Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.  
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi and  
normal tracks.  
● When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be recorded.  
8 2ND AUDIO RECORD  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
When the channel is changed on the VCR;  
● The “STEREO” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a  
stereo broadcast.  
● The “SAP” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP  
broadcast.  
● Both indicators appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the timer is automatically engaged when the  
VCR power is turned off, and automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered  
back on.  
8 AUTO TIMER  
ON  
OFF  
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.  
When this function is set to “ON”, various operational indicators appear on the TV  
screen. Messages appear in the selected language (੬ pg. 15).  
8 SUPERIMPOSE  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
● When you use this VCR as the source player for editing, be sure to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to  
“OFF” before starting.  
● During playback, the operation mode indicators may be disturbed depending on the type  
of tape being used.  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
VHS MODE SET  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
You can record on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using  
this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front  
display panel.  
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ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.  
● Before recording, make sure that “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON”. (੬ pg. 73)  
● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function ...  
... while recording is in progress.  
... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg. 32) is in progress.  
... while Video Calibration (੬ pg. 35) is in progress.  
● The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.  
● To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time,  
S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes is recommended.  
● Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture  
quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality  
before you start important recordings.  
● You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS VCRs and  
of VHS VCRs equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some  
VCRs are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)  
● While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some VCRs, noise may  
appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)  
● In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback modes (੬ pg. 28),  
noise may appear. If these modes are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the  
S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.  
Your VCR can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.  
8 S-VHS MODE  
ON  
● To record in S-VHS:  
OFF  
Set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS  
indicator lights up on the front display panel.  
The S-VHS recording mode is selected.  
● To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:  
Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”. (੬ See above.) Then, insert a cassette marked “VHS”.  
The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.  
● To record in VHS:  
Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.  
Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF”. (੬ See above.)  
● To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:  
Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front  
display panel. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off.  
The VHS recording mode is selected.  
NOTE:  
When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator  
lights up on the front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS MODE” setting.  
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VHS MODE SET (cont.)  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use  
during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible  
pictures. This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after  
inserting a tape. (੬ pg. 35)  
8 VIDEO CALIBRATION  
ON  
OFF  
This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your  
8 PICTURE CONTROL  
preference. Normally select “AUTO”.  
AUTO  
EDIT  
AUTO:  
Provides the optimized picture benefits of the VIDEO  
CALIBRATION Picture System.  
Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and  
playback).  
Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes  
containing a lot of noise.  
SOFT  
SHARP  
EDIT:  
SOFT:  
SHARP:  
Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with lots of  
flat, same-coloured surfaces such as cartoons.  
NOTES:  
● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change until you  
select another mode.  
● When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” after you finish dubbing  
the tapes.  
● When “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is “OFF”, “PICTURE CONTROL” switches automatically  
from “AUTO” to “NORM”.  
Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used on the front  
panel.  
8 FRONT AUX INPUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO:  
To use the VIDEO input connector on the front panel.  
To use the S-VIDEO input connector on the front panel.  
S-VIDEO:  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
VHS MODE SET (cont.)  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to  
allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program  
while timer-recording in SP mode.  
8 AUTO SP]EP TIMER  
ON  
OFF  
For Example . . .  
Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape  
Approximately 110 minutes  
SP mode  
Approximately 30 minutes  
EP mode  
Total 140 minutes  
Make sure you set this function to “ON”, before the timer-recording starts.  
NOTES:  
● If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program  
and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set “AUTO SP]EP TIMER” to “ON”. In  
this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set the tape speed manually during  
timer programing.  
● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this feature may leave a slight non-  
recorded section at the end of the tape.  
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the VCR  
switches from SP to EP mode.  
● The Auto SP]EP Timer feature is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and  
the feature will not work properly on the following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and  
T(ST)-120.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue when receiving  
8 BLUE BACK  
a channel not in use.  
ON  
OFF  
NOTE:  
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function to “OFF”.  
Your VCR is equipped with the Digital TBC (Time Base Corrector) that removes  
jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes  
and rental cassettes.  
The on/off of Digital 3-DNR (Noise Reduction) which cuts noise and enables clear  
picture reproduction is also linked to this function.  
8 DIGITAL TBC/NR  
ON  
OFF  
We recommend that you set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “ON” when ...  
... playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder.  
... playing back a tape repeatedly used.  
... using this VCR as the source player for editing.  
NOTES:  
● If you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition, the picture may  
become more stable with Digital TBC/NR set to off.  
● When “DIGITAL TBC/NR” is set to “ON”, if you play back a tape where certain types of  
signals are recorded (using a PC or some character generators), the playback picture may  
be distorted. If this is the case, set “DIGITAL TBC/NR” to “OFF”.  
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VHS MODE SET (cont.)  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration  
8 VIDEO STABILIZER  
in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR.  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.  
● Regardlessofthesetting, thisfunctionhasnoeffectduringrecordingandduringspecialeffects  
playback.  
● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.  
● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.  
● Video Stabilizer and Digital TBC/NR cannot be used at the same time. If you activate Digital  
TBC/NR when “VIDEO STABILIZER” is set to “ON”, Video Stabilizer will be automatically  
turned “OFF”.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the Digital R3 picture system applies edge  
8 DIGITAL R3  
correction to the luminance signal to enhance details.  
ON  
OFF  
NOTES:  
● Normally it is recommended to keep “DIGITAL R3” set to “ON”.  
● Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with “DIGITAL  
R3” set to “OFF”.  
● If you use the VCR as the source player for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL R3” to “OFF”  
before starting.  
This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and Hi-Fi) on a Hi-Fi  
stereo tape. You can select the sound track(s) to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi  
stereo tape. In addition, when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two  
separate audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one by  
selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.  
8 AUDIO MONITOR  
HI-FI  
HI-FI L  
HI-FI R  
NORM  
MIX  
HI-FI:  
Normally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back.  
Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.  
Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.  
Sound on the normal track is played back.  
Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and  
played back.  
HI-FI L:  
HI-FI R:  
NORM:  
MIX:  
NOTES:  
● While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal track will be heard regardless of  
this setting.  
● You can also use the A. MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired monitor  
sound. (੬ pg. 31)  
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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)  
DV MODE SET  
* The default setting is bold in the table below.  
Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape.  
8 SOUND MODE  
12BIT  
12BIT:  
16BIT:  
Enables Audio Dubbing later.  
16BIT  
Audio Dubbing is impossible but the recorded sound quality is  
higher than “12BIT”.  
Select the appropriate mode when playing back an audio-dubbed Mini DV tape.  
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SOUND1  
SOUND1:  
SOUND2:  
FULL:  
Original recorded sound  
SOUND2  
Audio-dubbed sound  
FULL  
Original recorded sound and Audio-dubbed sound  
NOTES:  
● When “12BIT MODE” is set to “FULL”, both the main and sub audio will be audible.  
● To select only the main audio or only the sub audio of bilingual tapes, set “12BIT MODE”  
to “SOUND1”.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are  
often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.  
POWER  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The AC power cord is disconnected.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Connect the AC power cord.  
1. No power is supplied to the VCR.  
2. The clock is functioning properly, but  
the VCR cannot be powered.  
● “#” is displayed on the front display  
Press the TIMER button to turn the “#”  
panel with “AUTO TIMER” set to “OFF”. indicator off.  
3. The Remote won’t function.  
● The batteries are discharged.  
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The tape does not run during  
recording.  
● “i” is displayed on the front display  
panel.  
Press PLAY (4) to turn the “i” indicator  
off.  
2. The tape will not rewind or fast-  
forward.  
● The tape is already fully rewound or  
fast-forwarded.  
Check the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The playback picture does not appear  
while the tape is running.  
● The TV receiver is not set to the AV  
mode.  
Set the TV to its AV mode.  
2. Noise appears during visual search.  
● This is normal.  
3. Noise appears during normal  
playback. (VHS deck only)  
● The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 31)  
4. The playback picture is blurred or  
interrupted while TV broadcasts are  
clear or “USE CLEANING CASSETTE”  
message appears on the screen.  
● The video heads may be dirty.  
For the VHS deck  
Use a dry cleaning cassette TCL-2, or  
consult your JVC dealer.  
For the DV deck  
Use a dry cleaning cassette M-DV12CL, or  
consult your JVC dealer.  
5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack. (VHS deck only)  
● The automatic tracking mode is  
engaged.  
Try manual tracking. (੬ pg. 31)  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Recording cannot be started.  
● For the VHS deck  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette, or using  
cassette loaded has had its record safety adhesive tape, cover the hole where the  
tab removed.  
tab was removed.  
● For the DV deck  
There is no cassette loaded, or the  
cassette loaded has had its erase  
protection switch set to “SAVE”.  
Insert a Mini DV cassette, or set the erase  
protection switch set to “REC”.  
2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded.  
● “L-1” or “F-1” has been selected as the  
input mode.  
Set to the desired channel.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing using another  
component is not possible.  
● The components have been incorrectly  
connected, or correct video connector  
(S-VIDEO or VIDEO) is not selected.  
Connect the components correctly  
(੬ pg. 56 – 62) or check “REAR AUX  
INPUT” or “FRONT AUX INPUT” setting.  
(੬ pg. 71, 73)  
● All necessary power switches have not  
been turned on.  
Confirm that all units’ power switches are  
turned on.  
● The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.  
4. Camcorder recording is not possible.  
● The camcorder has not been properly  
connected.  
Confirm that the camcorder is properly  
connected. (੬ pg. 56)  
● The input mode is not correct.  
Set the input mode to “L-1” or “F-1”.  
5. “[” on the front display panel won’t ● The end of the tape was reached during The program may not have been recorded  
stop blinking.  
recording.  
in its entirety. Next time make sure you  
have enough time on the tape to record  
the entire program.  
6. Audio dubbing is not possible.  
For the DV deck  
● “SOUND MODE” had been set to  
“16BIT” at the original recording.  
Set “SOUND MODE” to “12BIT” at the  
original recording. (੬ pg. 76)  
● The tape speed had been set to LP at the Set the tape speed to SP at the original  
original recording.  
recording.  
7. Monitoring the audio-dubbed sound is ● This is normal.  
not possible during audio dubbing  
Set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or  
monitor the sound using the connected  
devices.  
using the DV deck.  
8. The programed memory of Random  
Assemble Editing is disappeared.  
● The memory backup time has expired.  
● This is normal.  
Perform Random Assemble Editing again.  
(੬ pg. 64)  
9. When performing Tape Dubbing, the  
beginning of the dubbing start point is  
not dubbed.  
Locate the start point a little before the  
point where you want to start dubbing.  
(੬ pg. 54, 55)  
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TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
● The clock and/or the timer have been set Re-perform the clock and/or timer  
incorrectly.  
settings.  
● The timer is not engaged.  
Press TIMER and confirm that “#” is  
displayed on the front display panel.  
● Timer recording may not work when the Set the channel position other than “F-1”  
VCR’s input mode is set to “F-1” for  
recording on the DV deck.  
before engaging to Timer-Standby mode.  
2. Timer programing is not possible.  
● Timer recording is in progress.  
Timer programing can’t be performed  
while a timer recording is in progress.  
Wait until it finishes.  
3. “#” and “[” on the front display  
panel won’t stop blinking.  
● The timer is engaged but there’s no  
cassette loaded.  
For the VHS deck  
Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the  
record safety tab intact, or cover the hole  
using adhesive tape.  
For the DV deck  
Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase  
protection switch set to “REC”.  
● The end of the tape was reached during The program may not have been recorded  
timer recording.  
in its entirety. Next time make sure you  
have enough time on the tape to record  
the entire program.  
● VHS deck  
The loaded cassette has had its record  
safety tab removed.  
Remove the cassette and cover the hole  
with adhesive tape, or insert a cassette  
with the record safety tab intact.  
● DV deck  
The loaded cassette has had its erase  
protection switch set to “SAVE”.  
Remove the cassette and set the erase  
protection switch to “REC”.  
4. “#” blinks for 10 seconds and the  
● TIMER has been pressed when there are Check the programed data and re-  
no programs in memory, or the timer program as necessary, then press TIMER  
Timer mode is disengaged.  
record information has been programed again.  
incorrectly.  
5. The VCR Plus+ system does not timer- ● The VCR’s channel positions have been Refer to “Guide Channel Number Set”  
record properly.  
set incorrectly.  
(੬ pg. 44) and re-perform the procedure.  
6. The power shuts off and “[” won’t  
● The end of the tape was reached during The program may not have been recorded  
stop blinking.  
Instant Timer Recording.  
in its entirety. Next time make sure you  
have enough time on the tape to record  
the entire program.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
7. Cable channels are not automatically  
switched during timer recording.  
● The Controller is not properly  
connected to the VCR.  
Connect the Controller correctly  
(੬ pg. 20).  
● The output channel selected in the  
Cable Box Set screen is incorrect.  
After confirming your cable box’s output  
channel number, re-access the Cable Box  
Set screen and select the correct number  
(੬ pg. 21).  
● The cable box is turned off.  
Make sure the power is on before timer  
recording starts.  
8. Satellite channels are not  
automatically switched during timer  
recording.  
● The Controller is not properly  
Connect the Controller correctly  
connected to the VCR.  
(੬ pg. 23).  
● The output channel selected in the DBS After confirming your DBS receiver’s  
Receiver Set screen is incorrect.  
output channel number, re-access the  
DBS Receiver Set screen and select the  
correct number (੬ pg. 24).  
● The VCR is not set correctly to control  
the DBS receiver.  
Set the correct DBS receiver brand code  
(੬ pg. 24).  
● The DBS receiver is turned off.  
Make sure the power is on before timer  
recording starts.  
9. Timer recording begins as scheduled,  
but the channel is always incorrect.  
● Even though you do not use an external Set “CABLE BOX SET” to “OFF”  
cable box or DBS receiver, “CABLE BOX (੬ pg. 21) or “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set  
SET” is set to “ON” or “DBS RECEIVER  
SET” is set to “ON”.  
to “OFF” (੬ pg. 24).  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Whistling or howling is heard from the ● The camcorder’s microphone is too  
Position the camcorder so its microphone  
is away from the TV.  
TV during camcorder recording.  
close to the TV.  
● The TV’s volume is too high.  
Turn the TV’s volume down.  
2. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
● Those channels have been designated to If you need the skipped channels, restore  
be skipped.  
them (੬ pg. 19).  
3. The channel cannot be changed.  
● Recording is in progress.  
Press PAUSE (9) to pause the recording,  
change channels, then press PLAY (4) to  
resume recording.  
4. Channel settings that were made  
manually seem to have changed or  
disappeared.  
● After the manual settings were made,  
Auto Channel Set was performed.  
Perform manual setting again.  
5. The Remote will not operate your TV  
or cable box or DBS receiver.  
● The brand codes are set incorrectly.  
Reset the correct brand codes (੬ pg. 67,  
68, or 69).  
6. Even though Auto or Semiauto Clock  
Set has been performed, the clock is  
incorrect.  
● The clock setting data received from the Select a different host channel during  
host channel is incorrect.  
“Semiauto Clock Set” (੬ pg. 17), or  
perform “Manual Clock Set” (੬ pg. 17).  
7. No picture appears when you connect  
a device to DV IN/OUT connector.  
Turn off the VCR or the connected  
appliance once, then turn it on again.  
ATTENTION  
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR  
does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug  
the power cord back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal, you can operate the VCR as  
usual.  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
PLAYBACK  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the  
beginning.  
Q. “o” and “#” remain lit on the front display  
panel. Is there a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer  
recording in progress.  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Still  
mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes on the  
VHS deck, 3 minutes on the DV deck to protect  
the heads.  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a  
tape or a TV broadcast?  
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the  
on-screen menu, but the audio from the  
program or tape you’re viewing can be heard.  
Q. When returning from variable-speed search to  
normal playback, the picture is disturbed.  
Should I be concerned about this?  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. Noise bar appear during variable-speed search.  
What’s the problem?  
A. This is normal.  
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.  
RECORDING  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the  
end of the recording before the pause is  
overlapped by the beginning of the  
continuation of recording. Why does this  
happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause  
and resume points.  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-  
Pause mode?  
A. No. The VCR goes to its Stop mode  
automatically after 5 minutes to protect the  
heads.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during  
recording?  
A. The VCR stops recording, and “[” on the front  
display panel won’t stop blinking.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
TUNER  
Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
VHF  
: Frequency synthesized tuner  
Power on  
Power off  
: 35 W  
: 4.4 W  
: Channels 2–13  
: Channels 14–69  
: 113 Channels  
UHF  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
CATV  
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)  
TIMER  
Clock reference  
Operating position : Horizontal only  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
: Quartz  
Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/  
6 programs each on the VHS and  
DV deck  
: 435 mm x 106 mm x 380 mm  
(17-³/16” x 4-³/16” x 15”)  
: 5.1 kg  
Weight  
Memory backup time  
(11.2 lbs)  
: Approx. 10 min.  
Input/Output  
: RCA connectors:  
IN x 2, OUT x 2  
ACCESSORIES  
S-Video connectors:  
IN x 2, OUT x 2  
DV connector:  
IN/OUT x 1 (4-pin, IEEE1394  
conformity, digital input/output)  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable (F-type),  
Audio/Video cable,  
S-Video cable (4-pin),  
Controller,  
Infrared remote control unit,  
“AA” battery x 2  
VHS DECK VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and EIA  
monochrome signal, 525 lines/  
60 fields  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.  
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical  
scan system  
Format  
: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 45 dB  
Horizontal resolution  
: 230 lines (VHS)  
400 lines (S-VHS)  
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more  
of the following measures:  
Maximum recording time  
(SP)  
(EP)  
: 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette  
: 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette  
DV DECK VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system : NTSC-type colour signal, 525 lines  
60 fields  
Recording system : Digital Component Recording  
Format  
: DV format (SD mode)  
: Mini DV Cassette  
Cassette  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Maximum recording time  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
(SP)  
(LP)  
: 80 min. with M-DV80ME cassette  
: 120 min. with M-DV80ME cassette  
Audio recording system  
: PCM 48 kHz, 16 bit (2 ch)/  
32 kHz, 12 bit (4 ch)  
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A
N
Active Video Calibration ........................................... 35  
Advantages of S-VHS video recorders ............................ 59  
Audio Dubbing ...................................................... 60  
AUDIO MONITOR ................................................. 75  
Auto Channel Set .................................................... 18  
AUTO SP]EP TIMER .............................................. 74  
AUTO TIMER ........................................................ 71  
AV Insert Editing ..................................................... 63  
Next Function Memory .......................................30, 40  
Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ..............................54  
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ..............................55  
O
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck) ............................11  
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) ...........................10  
P
PICTURE CONTROL ................................................73  
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK .......................36  
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK ......................26  
Plug & Play Set .......................................................14  
B
BLUE BACK .......................................................... 74  
C
Cable box ............................................................. 20  
Cable Box Control Setting ......................................... 20  
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ......................... 68  
R
Random Assemble Editing .........................................64  
REAR AUX INPUT ...................................................71  
Record One Program While Watching Another ..........32, 41  
Recording Resume Function .................................32, 41  
Remote A/B Code Switching .......................................66  
Repeat Playback .....................................................30  
Retake .................................................................34  
®
Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ...................................... 44  
Check, cancel and change programs ............................ 50  
Clock Set .............................................................. 16  
Controller ....................................................... 20, 23  
D
DBS receiver ......................................................... 23  
DBS Receiver Control Setting ..................................... 23  
DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control .................... 69  
DIGITAL R3 .......................................................... 75  
DIGITAL TBC/NR ................................................... 74  
S
Second Audio Recording .....................................34, 41  
Semiauto Clock Set ..................................................17  
Slow Motion (On the Remote) ..............................29, 39  
Slow Motion (On the VCR) ..................................28, 38  
SOUND MODE ......................................................76  
Soundtrack Selection ..........................................31, 40  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) 29, 39  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) ...28, 38  
SUPERIMPOSE .......................................................71  
S-VHS ET ..............................................................72  
S-VHS MODE ........................................................72  
E
EDITING .............................................................. 52  
Elapsed Recording Time Indication .............................. 33  
Express Timer Programming ....................................... 46  
F
FRONT AUX INPUT ................................................ 73  
G
T
Guide Channel Number Set ................................. 43, 44  
Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) .................................52  
Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) .................................53  
Tape Position Indicator .............................................10  
Tape Remaining Time ..............................................33  
Time Code ............................................................41  
TIMER RECORDING ................................................42  
Timer Warning Display .......................................10, 11  
Tuner Set ..............................................................18  
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................................67  
H
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) ............. 29, 39  
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ................ 28, 38  
I
Index Search ......................................................... 30  
Insert Editing ......................................................... 62  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............................... 32, 41  
V
L
Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ...................29, 39  
Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) ......................28, 38  
Language ............................................................. 15  
®
VCR Plus+ Timer Programing .....................................42  
VIDEO CALIBLATION ..............................................73  
VIDEO STABILIZER .................................................75  
M
Manual Channel Set ................................................ 19  
Manual Clock Set ................................................... 17  
Manual Tracking .................................................... 31  
Mode Set .............................................................. 70  
W
When programs overlap each other ..............................51  
12BIT MODE .........................................................76  
24HR Quick Programing ...........................................48  
2ND AUDIO RECORD .............................................71  
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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
TOLL FREE: 1-800-537-5722  
http://www.jvc.com  
Dear Customer,  
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating  
the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United  
States, please call 1-800-537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com.  
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
— JVC  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING  
COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
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 JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
10 New Maple Avenue  
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641  
ACCESSORIES  
Don’t service the product yourself.  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you  
may contact your local JVC Dealer.  
From the 48 Continental United States call toll free:  
1-800-882-2345 or on the web at www.JVC.com  
CAUTION  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.  
There are no user serviceable parts inside.  
Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.  
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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
LIMITED WARRANTYCONSUMER 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”)  
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) 537-5722.  
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);  
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED 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 damages 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  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
1700 Valley Road  
Wayne, New Jersey 07470  
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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Printed in Japan  
0102MNV*ID*VP  
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