JVC VCR HR A56U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-A56U

TV operation

TV button, then press POWER,

TV CH+s–, VOO+ –VTV VCR

Press and hold

POWER

TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY

DAILY(M-F)

WEEKLY

C. RESET

AUX

CANCEL

TIMER

START

PROG.

STOP

DATE

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

PROG.

CHECK

SKIP

SP/EP

PLAY

POWER

STOP

REW

SHUTTLE

PLUS

SP EP

VCR

VIDEO

(MONO)L–AUDIO–R

REC

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

SP/EP

LP20878-001

VCR/TV

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and

Serial No. which are located on the

rear of cabinet. Retain this

INSTRUCTIONS

information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LPT0337-001B

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5. Ventilation

IMPORTANT PRODUCT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But

improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire

hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured

to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in

safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,

use and servicing.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.

To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it

from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or

covered.

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

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

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

recommended by the manufacturer.

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

2. Power Sources

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.

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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

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

electric shock.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

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.

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION

810-20)

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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USE

SERVICING

1. Accessories

1. Servicing

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

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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

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

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

3. Replacement Parts

3. Water and Moisture

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original

part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock or other hazards.

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

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

or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-

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

liquid of any kind on the product.

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

6. Cleaning

● The Index on pages 36 – 39 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.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do

not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth

for cleaning.

● 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.

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.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW

VCR . . .

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

● “CAUTIONS” on page 2

● “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the

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CONTENTS

NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

IMER RECORDING

Basic Connections ..................................6

Express Timer Programing .......................... 24

Checking program settings .......................................26

Canceling or changing program settings ..................26

When programs overlap each other .........................27

NITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play Setting ....................................... 8

Language Setting.......................................... 9

Clock Setting............................................... 10

Preparations.............................................................10

Setting clock semiautomatically

— Semiauto Clock Set.......................................... 11

Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set ...........12

Tuner Setting .............................................. 13

Setting channels automatically

THER USEFUL FUNCTIONS

Useful Function Settings .............................. 28

7 AUTO PICTURE ...................................................29

7 PICTURE CONTROL............................................29

7 AUTO TIMER .......................................................29

7 SUPERIMPOSE.....................................................29

7 AUTO SP=EP TIMER ..........................................30

7 VIDEO STABILIZER ..............................................30

7 BLUE BACK .........................................................30

7 2ND AUDIO RECORD ........................................31

7 AUDIO MONITOR ..............................................31

— Auto Channel Set .............................................13

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set ........................................14

ASIC PLAYBACK AND

BRECORDING

DITING

Basic Playback ........................................... 15

Basic Playback Features ............................. 16

Changing display information ..................................16

Checking tape position ............................................16

Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Play ...........16

Adjusting tracking condition

Edit To Or From Another VCR ...................... 32

ROUBLESHOOTING

Questions and answers ............................................35

— Tracking Adjustments .......................................17

Selecting monitor sound — Audio monitor ..............17

Automatic operations after rewinding

— Next Function Memory....................................17

Locating beginning of recordings — Index Search ...18

Locating beginning of timer recordings

— Instant Review .................................................18

Basic Recording .......................................... 19

Basic Recording Features ............................ 20

Changing display information ..................................20

Specifying recording length

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)...........................20

Watching one program while recording another ......20

Showing on-screen display ......................................21

NDEX

List of terms .............................................................36

Front panel ..............................................................37

Front display panel ..................................................37

Rear panel ...............................................................38

On-screen display....................................................38

Remote ....................................................................39

PECIFICATIONS

OR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)

PECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK

ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

Special Effect Playback ............................... 22

Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search ....22

7 High-Speed Picture Search ...............................22

7 Variable-Speed Picture Search ..........................22

Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback...........23

Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search .............23

Viewing still picture frame by frame

— Frame-by-Frame Playback ...............................23

Viewing slow motion picture

— Slow Motion Playback .....................................23

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

Basic Connections

ANT. IN

(Antenna or cable input)

Antenna or cable

Coaxial cable

Flat feeder

Matching transformer

(not supplied)

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AC Power

Cord

ANT. IN

RF OUT

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

Back of VCR

RF OUT

AC Outlet

Audio/video cable

(not supplied)

To Audio/video input

connectors

RF cable (supplied)

To 75 ohm terminal

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Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the

accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (੬ pg.

40).

Final preparation for use

Turn on the VCR and set the CH3-CH4 switch on the

rear (shown below) to either CH3 or CH4 correctly.

● The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3

position.

Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your

area. (To view the picture from this VCR through

this channel, select the same channel on the TV

with the CH3–CH4 switch setting on the VCR.)

● You can now perform basic playback (੬ pg.

15) or basic recording (੬ pg. 19).

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

Connect VCR to TV

The following connections are required.

RF Connection

1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN

terminal on the rear of the VCR.

3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF

OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the

TV’s antenna input terminal.

ANT. IN

RF OUT

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV Connection (improves picture quality during

tape playback.)

CH3 CH4

If your TV is equipped with audio/video input

connectors

1 Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in

the illustration.

Back of VCR

2 Connect an audio/video cable between the

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of

the VCR and the audio/video input connectors

on the TV.

NOTES:

● The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the

picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF

connection. The VCR’s CH3-CH4 switch, on the back of the

VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

Connect VCR to power source

Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet.

● Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR

to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This

will ensure that you can record one show while watching

another (੬ pg. 20).

● For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the

Index ( ੬ pg. 38).

● 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 power outlet (੬ pg. 8).

(If “Auto” or “CH” is displayed on the front display

panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and

tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait

until the clock time is displayed on the front display

panel before turning on the VCR.)

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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

Setting

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

Perform Plug & Play setup

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (੬ pg.

ATTENTION

6). 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.

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

the clock and tuner channels separately. (੬ pg.10 – 14)

● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug

& Play setting.

● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the

Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

NOTES:

● Auto Clock Set is performed first.

“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto

Clock Set.

● Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel

Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your

VCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers

are displayed as they are scanned and set.

● When Plug & Play setting has been complete

successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you

perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no

need to perform the clock (੬ pg. 10) and tuner (੬ pg.

13) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete

channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14.

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VCR

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 (including

AM/PM) 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” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, 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 panel display, not on the actual real time.)

The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.

● 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.

● Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving 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.

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 the Semiauto (੬ pg. 11) or

Manual Clock Set (੬ pg. 12) procedure.

● 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. 12)

and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (੬ pg. 13 or 14).

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This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus

and some messages (excluding the on-screen display

superimposed on the TV screen) — in English, Spanish

or French.

Select the desired language using the following procedure.

The default setting is “ENGLISH”.

Language

Setting

Access Main Menu screen

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR

channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

On the front panel:

MAIN MENU

1 4

2 3

Press CH5∞ to move

FUNCTION SET

₌TUNER SET

the highlight bar (arrow)

INITIAL SET

to “INITIAL SET”, then

press OK.

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

PRESS (MENU) TO END

5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

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VCR

Select language

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move

the highlight bar (arrow)

to “LANGUAGE”, then

press OK repeatedly

until the desired

2 3

INITIAL SET

₌CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

language is selected.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight

bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS

language is selected.

repeatedly until the desired

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

1 4

2 3

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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.

Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or

Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step 4

after preparation steps below are finished.

If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (੬ pg. 12)

Clock Setting

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR

channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

Preparations

1 8

2 –7

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Access Initial Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move

the highlight bar (arrow)

MAIN MENU

FUNCTION SET

₌TUNER SET

SP EP

VCR

INITIAL SET

to “INITIAL SET”, then

press OK.

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

On the Remote:

PRESS (MENU) TO END

2 –7

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL

SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

Select clock set

INITIAL SET

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move

the highlight bar (arrow)

to “CLOCK SET”, then

press OK.

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

PRESS (MENU) TO END

5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK

SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

2 –7

1 8

2 –7

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Setting clock semiautomatically

Select D.S.T. mode

You have three choices:

— Semiauto Clock Set

AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s

clock automatically by the incoming

signal from the host channel. (Auto

Daylight Saving Time*)

You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone

setting manually.

First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the

following steps.

ON–

Adjustment will be made by the clock

itself.

Set Auto Clock to ON

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move

OFF–

Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you.

CLOCK SET

TIME

DATE YEAR

On the front panel:

the highlight bar to

“AUTO CLOCK”, then

press OK so that “ON”

is selected.

1:00PM 12/24 00 SUN

AUTO CLOCK : ON

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”,

then press OK repeatedly until the desired setting

is selected.

HOST CH

D.S.T.

: AUTO (CATV)

: AUTO

TIME ZONE : AUTO

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight

bar to “D.S.T.”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

PRESS (MENU) TO END

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight

bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press OK or

repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.

SHUTTLE PLUS

Then;

so that “ON” is selected.

Select time zone

You can select the time zone automatically or

manually.

To select the host channel — go to step 5.

To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step 6.

To select the time zone — go to step 7.

On the front panel:

NOTE:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar to “TIME

ZONE”, then press OK repeatedly until “AUTO”

or the desired time zone is selected.

Each time you press the button, the time zone

changes as follows:

The time that has been set previously will be erased

when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME

ZONE” setting is changed.

Select host channel

You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS

channel number.

= AUTO= ATLANTIC= EASTERN = CENTRAL

= MOUNTAIN = PACIFIC = ALASKA

= HAWAII = (back to the beginning)

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight

bar to “TIME ZONE”, press OK or SHUTTLE

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar to “HOST

CH”, then press OK repeatedly until “AUTO” or

the desired PBS channel number is selected.

PLUS

repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight

bar to “HOST CH”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

time zone is selected (see above).

NOTE:

If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug &

Play setting, 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 5,

be sure to select the correct time zone manually.

PLUS

number is selected.

until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel

NOTE:

Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

* 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, . . .

IMPORTANT

. . .

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

Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set.

”Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the

clock is being set. The current clock time will appear

automatically when the clock setting is complete.

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

. . .

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

clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set date

4 –7

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ until the desired date appears, then

press OK.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ until the desired date

appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

● Holding CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞

changes the date in 15-day intervals.

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VCR

Set year

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ until the desired year appears, then

press OK twice.

4 –7

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ until the desired year

appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

twice.

Select D.S.T. mode

You can select either “ON” or “OFF”.

ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in

clock itself.

2 –7

OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does

not apply to you.

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to select the desired setting.

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to select the desired

setting.

2 –7

Start clock

Press MENU and normal screen appears.

To make corrections any time during the process

Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

you want to change blinks, then press CH 5∞ or

SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞.

repeatedly until the item

Setting clock manually

— Manual Clock Set

First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the

following steps.

Set time

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ until the

desired time appears,

CLOCK SET

TIME

DATE YEAR

– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00

AUTO CLOCK : ON

then press OK.

HOST CH

D.S.T.

: AUTO (CATV)

: AUTO

On the Remote:

TIME ZONE : AUTO

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

5∞ until the desired time

appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

● Holding CH 5∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞

changes the time in 30-minute intervals.

● When the time is entered manually, “AUTO

CLOCK” is automatically set to “OFF”, and

“HOST CH” and “TIME ZONE” disappear.

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Setting channels

Tuner Setting

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR

channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

automatically — Auto Channel Set

Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set

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

box. If you want to add or delete channels, use Manual

Channel Set (੬ pg. 14).

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

1 4

2 3

Access Tuner Set screen

On the front panel:

MAIN MENU

Press CH5∞ to move

₌FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

the highlight bar (arrow)

INITIAL SET

to “TUNER SET”, then

press OK.

SP EP

VCR

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

PRESS (MENU) TO END

5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER

2 3

SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

Perform Auto Channel Set

You can automatically

TUNER SET

set the receivable

channels in your area in

the order of their

frequencies.

₌BAND

CATV

AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move

the highlight bar (arrow)

to “AUTO CHANNEL

SET”, then press OK.

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

AUTO CHANNEL SET

SCANNING...

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to

“AUTO CHANNEL

PRESS (MENU) TO END

SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

NOTES:

● When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN

COMPLETED” appears on screen.

● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–

NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the

connections and start again.

1 4

2 3

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

INFORMATION

The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV)

automatically during Auto Channel Set.

The selected band will be displayed on the right side of

“BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Access Tuner Set screen

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to

“TUNER SET”, then press OK.

1 5

2 –4

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight

bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS

SP EP

VCR

Access Manual Channel Set screen

On the front panel:

TUNER SET

2 –4

Press CH5∞ move the

BAND

CATV

₌AUTO CHANNEL SET

highlight bar (arrow) to

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

“MANUAL CHANNEL

SET”, then press OK.

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

PRESS (MENU) TO END

5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to

“MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS

Add or skip desired channels

To add channels

On the Remote ONLY:

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

1 Press the Number

keys to input a

channel number you

want to add.

(CATV)

CH 45 ADD

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

2 Press OK or

SHUTTLE PLUS

set to “ADD”.

3 Repeat 1 and 2 to add other channels.

To skip channels

On the front panel:

1 Press CH5∞ to select a channel number you

want to skip.

1 5

2 –4

2 Press OK to set to “SKIP”.

3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

2 –4

On the Remote:

1 Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞

to input a channel number you want to skip.

2 Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels.

to set to “SKIP”.

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

Setting channels manually

— Manual Channel Set

You can add the channels you want or delete the

channels you do not want manually.

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

Basic

Load a cassette

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label

side is facing you and the arrow on the front of

the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

Playback

Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The VCR turns on automatically.

● The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”.

● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been

removed, playback begins automatically.

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR

channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ).

FF ( ¡ )

POWER

● Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected.

To stop playback

Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )

on the front panel.

SP EP

VCR

To rewind the tape

Press REW ( 1 ).

REW (1 ) STOP/EJECT

To fast-forward the tape

Press FF ( ¡ ).

( 7 / 0 )

To eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the

tape is not running.

● You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.

POWER

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

INFORMATION

This VCR is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI

PLAYBACK) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-

VHS format with regular VHS resolution.

● SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

● S-VHS recording is not possible with this VCR.

Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS

T-30 (ST-30**)

T-60 (ST-60**)

T-90

T-120 (ST-120**)

T-160 (ST-160**)

ST-210**

REW ( 1 )

FF ( ¡ )

STOP ( 7 )

Compact VHS*

TC-20 (ST-C20**)

TC-30 (ST-C30**)

TC-40 (ST-C40**)

Clean the video heads using a dry

cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX —

when:

* 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. However, it will record regular

VHS signals only.

• 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. 28, 29)

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Changing display information

Basic

Playback

Features

Press DISPLAY during playback.

Each time you press the button, the front panel display

shows the time counter and the clock time alternately.

Time Counter

Clock Time

● To display the VCR status including the time counter

and the clock time on the TV screen, see “Showing on-

screen display” (੬ pg. 21).

STOP/EJECT

( 7 / 0 )

To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the

Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is

also reset when a tape is inserted.

SP EP

VCR

Checking tape position

D _{–1, 2, 3}

The tape position indicator

appears on screen in the

following cases:

● When you change the VCR

operation mode from the

stop mode to fast forward or

rewind mode.

● When you perform an Index

Search (੬ pg. 18) or Instant Review (੬ pg. 18).

COUNT

0:33:27

–b

The position of “ ” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”

(End) shows you where you are on the tape.

NOTES:

● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will

not appear (੬ pg. 28, 29 ).

● It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be

displayed.

C. RESET

–C

D _–2

Playing back tape repeatedly

–a, b, c

–a

STOP ( 7 )

— Repeat Play

You can play back a tape repeatedly (100 times).

While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( 3 )

for more than 5 seconds.

The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts

flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back 100

times.

To stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or

STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

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Adjusting tracking condition

Selecting monitor sound

— Tracking Adjustments

— Audio Monitor

You can select the desired monitor sound.

Automatic tracking adjustment

This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition.

Whenever you insert a tape and start playback,

automatic tracking starts working and continuously

analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality

during playback.

While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP

sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote.

Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows:

HI-FI

HI-FI L

HI-FI R

Manual tracking adjustment

NORM

HI-FI

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during

playback, use the manual tracking following the

procedures below.

● You can also use the manual tracking during slow

motion playback (੬ pg. 23).

HI-FI: Normally select this.

Hi-Fi sound is played back.

HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.

HI-FI R:Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.

NORM:Sound on the normal track is played back.

NORM HI-FI:

Activate manual tracking

Press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same

time during playback.

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal

track are mixed and played back.

Eliminate the noises on the TV screen.

Press CH 5 and ∞ (or CH + and – on the Remote).

● Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and

hold for coarse adjustment. Watch the screen and

continue adjustment until optimum picture and

sound quality are achieved.

Note:

● The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to

“ON” (੬ pg. 29), though the monitor sound changes in

sequence.

● If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi sound track, the

normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting.

● If RF connection (੬ pg. 7) is used for viewing pictures on the

TV, sound will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.

● You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor

sound. (੬ pg. 31)

Reactivate automatic tracking

Press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same

time. The automatic tracking becomes active again.

“AUTO PICTURE” will momentarily flash on the TV.

Automatic operations after

rewinding — ^{Next Function Memory}

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

after rewinding is complete.

● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.

a– For Automatic Playback Start

Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2

seconds.

b– For Automatic Power Off

Press REW ( 1 ), then press POWER within 2

seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby

Press REW ( 1 ), then press TIMER within 2

seconds.

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function

if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Locating beginning of

recordings — Index Search

Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of

each recording when recording on this VCR. You can

find and automatically play back from the beginning of

any recording using the Index Search function.

Start search

While the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS

4 or ¢ on the Remote.

Access distant code

To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away,

press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 or ¢ repeatedly until

the correct number is displayed on screen (only if

“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ; ੬ pg. 28, 29).

Playback begins automatically when the desired

recording is located.

FF ( ¡ )

REW ( 1 )

Beginning of the 2nd next

program recorded

Current position

on the tape

Beginning of the current

program recorded

program

recorded

program

recorded

2nd next

–2

–1

● If you want to find the very beginning of the

desired program, press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ )

after playback starts.

NOTE:

An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is

resumed from recording pause.

Locating beginning of timer

recordings ^{— Instant Review}

Other Useful functions for playback

At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR,

rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer-

recorded program.

You can also use the following functions for recording.

● Auto Picture (੬ pg. 29)

When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the

condition of the tape in use during playback, and

compensates to provide the highest-possible playback

pictures.

Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the

VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.

● The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code

indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded

program, then begins playback automatically.

● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away

from the current position on the tape. If, for example,

you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch

the third one, press REVIEW three times.

● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program,

press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ ) after playback starts.

● If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is

pressed, it will play the tape from the beginning. It will

not fast-forward to an index code.

● Picture Control (੬ pg. 29)

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture

quality according to your preference.

● Video Stabilizer (੬ pg. 30)

You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the

picture when playing back unstable recordings made on

another VCR.

● Blue Back (੬ pg. 30)

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes

all blue in the following cases:

– When receiving a channel not in use.

– When stopping playback.

● The Instant Review function will also operate if the

VCR is turned on.

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Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,

cover the hole with adhesive tape before

inserting the cassette.

Basic

Recording

Select recording channel

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞.

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR

channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

On the Remote:

a– Press CH + or –.

FF ( ¡ )

PLAY ( 3 )

POWER

b– Press the Number keys.

REW ( 1 )

● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using

the RF connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote

so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front

display panel, to view the program to be recorded.

SP EP

VCR

Set tape speed

Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

2 3

STOP/EJECT

Start recording

On the front panel:

Press REC ( ¶ ).

( 7 / 0 )

PAUSE ( 8 )

On the Remote:

While holding REC ( ¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).

To pause recording

Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ).

POWER

To stop recording

Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )

TV/VCR

on the front panel.

To rewind the tape

Press REW ( 1 ).

To fast-forward the tape

Press FF ( ¡ ).

–b

To eject the tape

Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the

–a

tape is not running.

● You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.

To turn off the VCR

Press POWER.

REW ( 1 )

FF ( ¡ )

PAUSE ( 8 )

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental

recording on a recorded

cassette, remove its record

safety tab.

STOP ( 7 )

To record on it later, cover

the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

Changing display information

Basic

Recording

Features

Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.

Each time you press the button, the front panel display

shows the time counter, channel number and the clock

time in sequence.

Time Counter

Clock Time

Channel No.

● To display the VCR status including the time counter,

channel number, and the clock time on the TV screen,

see “Showing on-screen display” (੬ pg. 21).

SP EP

VCR

To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the

Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is

also reset when a tape is inserted.

Specifying recording length

— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

You can easily specify the recording length from 30

minutes to 6 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording

is finished.

During recording, press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel

repeatedly until the recording length you want appears

on the front display panel.

–1

The

(record) indicator starts flashing.

Each time you press the button, recording length

increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).

C. RESET

To cancel an ITR, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or

STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

Watching one program while

recording another

Engage TV mode

During recording...

● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using

the RF connection (੬ pg. 7) to view pictures

from the VCR

Press TV/VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode

indicator goes off from the front display panel.

The TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)

● If you are using the AV connection (੬ pg. 7) to

view pictures from the VCR, change the TV’s

input mode from AV to TV.

Select channel for viewing

Select the channel, you want to watch, on the TV.

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Showing on-screen display

Other useful functions for recording

You can also use the following functions for recording.

When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 28, 29),

you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen.

● For more detailed information about the on-screen

display, see page 38.

● Recording Resume Function

If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant

Timer Recording, or timer recording), the recording will

resume automatically when the power is restored to the

VCR. (No setting is required for this function.)

Display VCR status on TV screen

● Second Audio Recording (੬ pg. 31)

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

Multichannel TV Sound broadcast.

During recording or

CH 125

RECORD

PAUSE

] SP

THU 12:00 AM

recording pause, press

OSD.

STEREO

SAP

All indications

To record a SAP program received, set “2ND AUDIO

RECORD” to “ON” using the menu screen.

corresponding to the

current VCR status are

displayed for 5 seconds.

The time counter remains

INDEX-1

NORM

HI–FI

COUNT

–1:23:45

Note:

When the channel is changed on the VCR;

on the screen indicating the elapsed time.

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

5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.

● The “SAP” indication appears on the screen for about 5

seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.

● Both indications appear when a stereo program is

accompanied by SAP sound.

● The indications are not recorded.

Erase on-screen display

Press OSD again.

NOTE:

● If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “RECORD/PAUSE” is

always displayed.

● The VCR status can be also displayed during playback.

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SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK

Locating particular scene

Special Effect

Playback

rapidly — Picture Search

7 High-Speed Picture Search:

Possible during normal playback or still picture

playback.

You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape.

PLAY ( 3 )

To do forward picture search, press FF (

To do reverse picture search, press REW (

● If you press and hold the button for more than 2

seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture search,

and normal playback resumes.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

SP EP

VCR

7 Variable-Speed Picture Search:

You can change the speed of picture search.

B D _–1

How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote:

To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢

repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the search speed

increases.

● To decrease the speed while forward picture search

(toward normal playback, then reverse picture search),

press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 repeatedly.

To do reverse picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS 4

repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the search speed

increase while reverse picture search.

● To decrease the speed while reverse picture search

(toward normal playback, then forward picture search),

press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ repeatedly.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

PLAY ( 3 )

SHUTTLE

PLUS

–1

Reverse

Forward

Reverse

play

Forward

Reverse

Slow

motion

Normal

Play

Reverse

slow motion

A D

–2

3 steps

2 steps

4 steps

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Viewing still picture

Viewing slow motion picture

— Still Picture Playback

— Slow Motion Playback

Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback.

Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.

On the front panel:

During normal playback or still picture playback:

Press and hold PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

On the Remote:

● During normal playback:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 to decrease the playback

speed.

Each time you press the button, the speed decreases

(toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse

picture search).

NOTE:

To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust

tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture

playback.

● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also

Skipping unwanted portions

starts forward slow motion playback.

—Skip Search

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted

portions of the tape.

● During still picture playback:

Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ to start forward (or

SHUTTLE PLUS 4 to start reverse) slow motion

playback. When you release the button, slow motion

playback stops and a still picture appears.

● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also

starts forward slow motion playback.

Press SKIP SEARCH once to 4 times during playback.

Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed

playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion

of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes

automatically.

To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press

PLAY ( 3 ).

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

NOTE:

Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.

During slow motion playback, simply press CH 5 and ∞ on the

front panel or CH + or – on the Remote to adjust tracking.

Viewing still picture frame by

frame — Frame-by-Frame Playback

Pause during playback

Press PAUSE ( 8 ).

Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.

Advance or reverse still picture

To advance a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS

¢ on the Remote (or PAUSE ( 8 )) repeatedly.

To reverse a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS

4 on the Remote repeatedly.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).

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TIMER RECORDING

You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to

8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the

clock must be set before you can program the timer (੬

pg. 8 or 10).

Express Timer

Programing

Load a cassette

Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,

cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it

into the VCR.

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR

channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset,

automatically.

Access VCR PLUS+ screen

Press PROG..

Access Program screen

Press START +/– once.

PROGRAM 1

(If no program is stored,

“PROGRAM 1”

appears.)

START

– –:– –AM

DATE

STOP

– –:– –AM

– –/– –/– –

––– SP

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,

9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

DAILY

WEEKLY

Set program start time

Press START +/–

repeatedly to enter the

time you want

CANCEL

3 4

PROGRAM 1

START

8:00 AM

DATE

STOP

– –:– –AM

recording to start.

– –/– –/– –

––– SP

● Press and hold START

+/– to increase the

time in 30-minute

intervals.

PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,

9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

2 9

Set program stop time

Press STOP +/– repeatedly to enter the time you

want recording to stop.

● Press and hold STOP +/– to increase the time in

30-minute intervals.

Set program date

Press DATE +/–. (The current date is displayed on

the screen. The date you enter appears in its

place.)

Set channel number

Press CH +/–.

● Holding down CH +/– rapidly changes the

channel numbers.

● If you receive your programs through a cable

box, select the cable box output channel — the

channel on which you view the cable box

programs on the TV.

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Set tape speed

NOTES:

● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer

programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and

other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes.

As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR

after the power failure, the following will take place.

1. This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to

restore the clock time and channel setting.

2. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly,

each timer program you have made will start unless its end

time already passes.

Press SP/EP to set the tape speed.

Return to normal screen

Press PROG. or OK.

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the

screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen

appears.

• 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.

You can now correct the conflicting programs.

See “When programs overlap each other” on

page 27.

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

date.

● After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off

automatically.

● You can program the timer recording while a regular

recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be

recorded.

● If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the cassette

is automatically ejected.

● To timer-record cable channels, be sure to keep the cable box

turned on with the correct channel selected with the correct

chanel selected.

Engage timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER.

The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is

displayed on the front panel display.

To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly

serials

Press DAILY (M–F) (number “8”) or WEEKLY (number

“9”) anytime during steps 3 through 9.

“DAILY” or “WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen.

● Pressing the button again makes the corresponding

indication disappear.

To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby

mode

Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby

mode, then press POWER to turn on the VCR.

DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording

standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the

VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcast you

want.

● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 29) is set to “ON”, the

timer recording standby mode is automatically

engaged when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily

canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have

to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer

recording standby mode.

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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR

channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

Checking program settings

Disengage timer

Press TIMER, then press POWER.

● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 29) is set to “ON”,

you do not have to press TIMER.

Access Program Check screen

–1

Press PROG. CHECK.

PR START STOP CH DATE

8:00P 10:00 12 12/24

10:00A 10:45 40 12/25

11:30P

1:00 125 12/25

PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT

–2

A B

–1

–4

Access Program screen

–3

_–2C

–3

Press PROG. CHECK again to check more detailed

information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK,

the next program’s Program screen appears. When

all Program screens are shown, normal screen

resumes.

–2, 3

–3

–2

–3

Canceling or changing program

settings

–3

–2

Access Program screen

Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

–2

Cancel or change program setting

To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the

Program screen you do not want is shown.

To change a program, press the appropriate button:

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

EP when the Program screen on which you want to

make changes is shown.

Return to normal screen

Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary

until no Program screen is shown.

Other Useful functions for timer recording

You can also use the following functions for timer

recording.

Reengage timer recording standby mode

Press TIMER.

● Auto Timer (੬ pg. 29)

● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 29) is set to “ON”,

the timer recording standby mode automatically

resumes when you turn off the VCR.

When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recording

standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is

turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is

turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or

disengage the timer recording standby mode.

● Auto SP = EP Timer (੬ pg. 30)

If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast

for recording in SP mode, the VCR automatically switches

to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is

especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than

2 hours in length.

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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

Program 1

Program 2

11:00

12:00

CH10

PR START STOP CH DATE

CH40

Not recorded

8:00P 11:00 12 12/24

10:00A 10:45 40 12/25

PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED

PROGRAM OVERLAP

11:30P

1:00 125 12/25

Pattern 2:

The program starting earlier will be

recorded.

9:00P 10:00 10 12/24

10:00

Program 1

11:00

12:00

CH10

(5,∞), THEN (>) (PROG.) : END

Not recorded

Program 2 CH40

EX. Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4

overlap each other

Pattern 3:

The program starting earlier will be

recorded, followed by the remaining portion

of the other program.

Confirm overlapping programs

10:00

Program 1

11:00

CH10

Program 2

12:00

Overlapping programs blink on the screen.

CH40

Select program to modify

Not recorded

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞, then press SHUTTLE

PLUS

• 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” to the right.

Without doing anything for about 1 minutes, the VCR will

finish the timer programing.

Cancel or change program setting

To cancel a program,

PROGRAM 4

press CANCEL when the

START

9:00 PM

DATE

STOP

10:00PM

Program screen you do

not want is shown.

“PROGRAM

COMPLETED” appears on

the screen for about 5

seconds, then normal

screen appears.

12/24/00

SUN

10 SP

PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL

PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM

PRESS (PROG.) TO END

To change a program, press the appropriate button:

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

EP when the Program screen on which you want to

make changes is shown, then press OK.

“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen

for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.

NOTE:

If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs

with the timer program setting made last after making

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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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS

You can use the other useful function settings on the

Function Set screen by following the procedure

described below.

● For the functions you can set on the Function Set

screen, see pages 29 to 31.

Useful Function

Settings

Access Main Menu screen

Press MENU.

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR

channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.

Access Function Set screen

MAIN MENU

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move

FUNCTION SET

TUNER SET

INITIAL SET

the highlight bar (arrow)

to “FUNCTION SET”,

then press OK.

1 5

2 –4

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

On the Remote:

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Press SHUTTLE PLUS

5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to

“FUNCTION SET”, then press OK or SHUTTLE

PLUS

SP EP

VCR

Select Function.

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to

the function you want to set, then press OK.

2 3

On the Remote:

Press SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ to move the highlight

bar (arrow) to the function you want to set, then

press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

FUNCTION

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AUTO PICTURE

PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO TIMER

AUTO

OFF

BLUE BACK

OFF

HI-FI

2ND AUDIO RECORD

AUDIO MONITOR

SUPERIMPOSE

AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF

VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Change setting

On the front panel:

Press OK.

On the Remote:

Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS

Return to normal screen

Press MENU.

1 5

2 –4

2 3

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* 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 compensates to provide the highest-

possible playback pictures.

Ⅵ AUTO PICTURE

OFF

Ⅵ PICTURE CONTROL

AUTO (NORM): Normally select

this. Picture quality is

This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according

to your preference.

adjusted automatically.

When “AUTO PICTURE” is

“OFF”, “NORM” will appear

instead of “AUTO”.

NOTES:

● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not

change until you select again.

● Select "EDIT" when you are dubbing tapes (੬ pg. 32). After you finish dubbing

the tapes, select “AUTO” (“NORM” when “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF”.)

EDIT: Minimizes picture

degradation during editing

(recording and playback).

SOFT: Reduces image

coarseness when viewing

overplayed tapes

containing much noise.

SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged

picture when viewing

images with much flat,

same-colored surfaces

such as cartoons.

● When this function is set to “ON”:

Ⅵ AUTO TIMER

The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the

VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned

on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer

recording standby mode.

OFF

● When this function is set to “OFF”:

You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording

standby mode.

When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information (on-

screen display) appears on the screen.

Ⅵ SUPERIMPOSE

OFF

NOTES:

● When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set

this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen

display) will be recorded on the edited tape.

● If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the channel number is

displayed regardless of this function setting.

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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (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.

For Example . . .

Ⅵ AUTO SP = EP TIMER

OFF

Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape

Approximately 110 minutes

SP mode

Approximately 30 minutes

EP mode

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 with this function set to

"ON". In this case, do not use this function, but change the tape speed manually

during timer programing.

● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this function may leave a

slight non-recorded portion at the end of the tape.

● There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches

from SP to EP mode on the tape.

● This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and 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”, you can automatically correct vertical

vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on

another VCR.

Ⅵ VIDEO STABILIZER

OFF

NOTES:

● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.

● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during

special effects playback.

● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.

● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.

Ⅵ BLUE BACK

When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue in the

following cases:

● When receiving a channel not in use.

● When stopping playback.

OFF

NOTE:

When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function

to “OFF”.

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* The default setting is bold in the table below.

When this function is set to “ON”;

Ⅵ 2ND AUDIO RECORD

● 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.

OFF

When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be recorded.

Ⅵ AUDIO MONITOR

This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and Hi-

Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape.

HI-FI: Normally select this.

You can select the sound track(s) to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi

stereo tape.

Hi-Fi sound is played

back.

In addition, when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two

separate audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one

by selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.

HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi

channel is played back.

HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi

channel is played back.

NORM: Sound on the normal track

is played back.

NOTES:

● While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal track will be heard

regardless of this setting.

MIX:

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi

track and normal track are

mixed and played back.

● If RF connection (੬ pg. 7) is used for viewing pictures on the TV, sound will be

monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.

● You can also use the A. MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired

monitor sound. (੬ pg. 17)

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EDITING

You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR.

● Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for

connection and its operations.

Edit To Or

From Another

VCR

Make connections

Connect an audio/video cable between the

playback VCR’s audio/video output connectors

and the recording VCR’s audio/video input

connectors.

● When using this VCR as the recording VCR,

connect this VCR’s audio/video input connec-

tors to the audio/video output connectors on

the other VCR.

Connection

Ex. When using this VCR as the playback VCR

Load cassettes

This VCR (for playback)

Insert the playback cassette into the playback

VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the

recording VCR.

ANT. IN

OUT

Select input mode on recording VCR

AUDIO

Select the correct external input on the other

RF OUT

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

VCR.

● On this VCR (when using this VCR as the

recording VCR);

Select “F-1” — when connecting the other VCR

to the audio/video input

To AUDIO/

VIDEO OUT

connectors on the front panel.

On the front panel:

Press CH5∞.

On the Remote:

Audio/video cable

(not supplied)

Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.

To Audio/

video Input

Select EDIT function

Another VCR

(for recording)

Set the EDIT function to “ON”.

● On this VCR, follow the procedure described

on pages 28 and 29.

Start playback

Press PLAY ( 3 ) on the playback VCR.

NOTE:

If the playback VCR is equipped with a superimpose/

OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting

playback (੬ pg. 28 and 29).

Start recording

Press REC ( ¶ ) on the recording VCR.

NOTE:

Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or

“NORM” when “AUTO PICTURE” is set to “OFF”) after you

finish dubbing the tapes (੬ pg. 28 and 29).

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily

corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.

POWER

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Connect the AC power cord.

Press TIMER to disengage.

1. The power will not come on.

● The AC power cord is disconnected.

2. The clock works, but the VCR’s

power will not come on.

● The VCR is in the timer recording

standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”

set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 29).

3. The Remote will not function.

● The batteries are discharged.

Replace the dead batteries with new

ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT

SYMPTOM

1. The cassette gets stuck partway

during loading, and is ejected.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Make sure the cassette’s window is

facing up, the rear label side is facing

you and the arrow on the front of the

cassette is pointing towards the VCR.

Then insert the cassette.

PLAYBACK

SYMPTOM

1. The tape is running but the picture

will not appear.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If the RF connection (੬ pg. 7) is

used to view the picture, the

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.

channel on the TV is set incorrectly.

● If the AV connection (੬ pg. 7) is

used to view the picture, the TV

receiver is set to the wrong mode.

Select the AV mode on the TV.

2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi

sound track.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

Disengage auto tracking and adjust

the tracking manually (੬ pg. 17).

3. The playback picture is blurred or

interrupted, even though TV

broadcasts are clear.

● The video heads may be dirty.

The heads must be cleaned. Consult

your JVC dealer.

4. The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.

● Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.

Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI”

(੬ pg. 17, 31).

RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Recording will not start.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● There is no cassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Insert a cassette.

Remove the cassette and cover the

hole with adhesive tape, or load a

cassette on which the record safety

tab is intact.

2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded

properly.

● The VCR has been set to “F-1” input

mode by mistake.

Select the appropriate channel on the

VCR.

3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.

● The VCRs or the camcorder and the

VCR have been incorrectly

connected.

Refer to the directions and the

illustration under “Edit To Or From

Another VCR” (੬ pg. 32) and

properly connect the units.

● The power to one or more of the

units has not been turned on.

● The recording VCR’s input mode has

been set incorrectly.

Make sure the power to all units is on.

Select the appropriate input mode on

the recording VCR.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

TIMER RECORDING

SYMPTOM

1. Timer recording will not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● The clock and/or the timer have

been set incorrectly.

● The timer is not engaged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Set the clock and/or timer correctly.

Press TIMER and check to make sure

that ‰ appears on the front display

panel.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

Re-perform the set-up procedures.

● Timer recording is in progress.

Timer programing cannot be performed

when timer recording is in progress.

Wait until it finishes.

2. Timer programing will not work.

● The timer is engaged but there is no

cassette loaded.

Load a cassette with the record safety

tab intact, or with the hole covered

with adhesive tape.

3. ‰ and ] on the front display

panel will not stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automatically

ejected, and ‰ and ] on the

front display panel will not stop

blinking.

● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

Remove the cassette and cover its

hole with adhesive tape, or replace it

with a cassette on which the safety

tab is intact.

● TIMER has been pressed when there

are no programs in memory, or the

timer recording program has not

been set correctly.

Check the programed data and set

again if necessary, then press TIMER

again.

5. ‰ blinks for 10 seconds and the

timer mode is disengaged.

● The tape reaches its end during

timer recording.

The program may not have been

recorded in its entirety. Next time be

sure you have enough time on the

tape to record the entire broadcast.

6. The cassette is automatically

ejected, the power shuts off and ‰

and ] will not stop blinking.

7. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on

the screen.

● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer

memory are used.

Wait until a space in memory clears,

or cancel unnecessary program

information (੬ pg. 26).

OTHER PROBLEMS

SYMPTOM

1. When scanning channels, some of

them are skipped over.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

● Those channels have been preset to

If you need the skipped channels,

be skipped.

restore them (੬ pg. 14).

Press PAUSE ( 8 ) to pause the

2. The channel cannot be changed.

● Recording is in progress.

recording, change channels, then

press PLAY ( 3 ) to resume recording.

Select a different host channel during

Semiauto Clock Set (੬ pg. 11), or

perform Manual Clock Set (੬ pg. 12).

3. Even though Auto or Semiauto

Clock Set has been performed, the

clock is incorrect.

● The clock setting data received from

the host channel is incorrect.

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Questions and answers

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped by

the new recording. Why does this happen?

Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during

playback or search?

A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and

Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?

A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

resume points.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording

pause mode?

A. No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to

protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer

Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after

the heads.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. During picture search, still picture playback and

frame-by-frame playback, the picture is

intermittent. What’s the cause?

A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are

attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing

PLAY ( 3 ) to return to normal playback will restore

5 minutes.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during

recording?

A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

the picture.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. When returning from variable-speed picture search

to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should

I be concerned about this?

TIMER RECORDING

Q. REC and ‰ remain lit on the front display panel. Is

there a problem?

A. No, it is normal.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. When playing back programs that have been timer-

recorded consecutively (such one program from

8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00),

the picture and sound become momentarily

A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording

in progress.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape

or a TV broadcast?

distorted where the first program ends and the

second program begins. Is this a malfunction?

A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you will not

see the tape’s or broadcast program’s picture as it is

replaced by the on-screen menu. (The sound from

the tape or broadcast program will be heard during

the timer setting.)

A. No. This is normal.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. Other than preventing further recording, what

effect does removing the safety tab have?

A. It disables marking of index codes.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. Sometimes, during index search, the VCR cannot

find the program I want to see. Why not?

A. There may be index codes too close together.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Q. During playback, on-screen display sometimes

jitters. Why does this happen?

A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not

good, jittering of the video (including on-screen

display) may occur.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under

extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture

condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the

VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture before inserting a tape.

ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or

interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

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 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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INDEX

List of terms

This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.

Accidental erasure prevention 19

Audio Monitor 17, 31

Auto Channel Set 13

Auto Daylight Saving Time 11

Auto Picture 29

Language setting 9

Tape position indicator 16

Tape speed 19

Time counter 16, 20

Time zone selection 11

Timer recording

Canceling 26

Manual tracking 17

Auto SP=EP Timer 30

Auto Timer 29

Next Function Memory 17

Changing 26

Automatic tracking 17

AV connection 7

Checking 26

Express 24

Overlap 27

On-screen display 21, 38

Tracking 17

Troubleshooting 33

Tuner setting 13

Adding channels 14

Auto Channel Set 13

Manual Channel Set 14

Skipping channels 14

Blue Back 30

PBS channel 8

Picture Control 29

Picture Search 22

Playback 15

Plug & Play 8

Channel No. indication 20

Clock setting 10

Manual setting 12

Preparation 10

Semiauto setting 11

Clock time 16, 20

Connection to TV 6

Contents 5

Recording 19

Repeat play 16

RF connection 7

Variable-Speed Picture Search 22

Video Stabilizer 30

Counter reset 16, 20

Second Audio Record 31

Slow Motion Playback 23

Special effect playback

Frame-by-Frame Playback 23

High-Speed Picture Search 22

How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS

buttons 22

Editing 32

Express timer recording 24

Frame-by-Frame Playback 23

Function Set screen 28

Picture Search 22

Skip Search 23

Slow Motion Playback 23

Still Picture Playback 23

Variable-Speed Picture Search 22

Specifications 40

Still Picture Playback 23

Superimpose 29

High-Speed Picture Search 22

Host channel 8

Index Search 18

Instant Review 18

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 20

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Front panel

PLAY

POWER

REW

SP EP

VCR

VIDEO

(MONO)L–AUDIO–R

REC

STOP/EJECT

PAUSE

SP/EP

7 8

! @ # $ %

1 POWER button : ੬ pg. 15, 19

2 Cassette loading slot

3 REW ( 1 ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19

4 PLAY ( # ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19

5 FF ( ¡ ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19

6 AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors : ੬ pg. 32

7 OK button

8 MENU button

9 Front display panel : ੬ below

0 Remote sensor

! CH 5∞ buttons : ੬ pg. 19

@ SP/EP button : ੬ pg. 19

# REC ( ¶ ) button : ੬ pg. 19, 20

$ STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19

% PAUSE ( 8 ) button : ੬ pg. 19, 23

Front display panel

VCR

1 Symbolic Mode Indicators

2 Tape speed indicators

3 Timer mode indicator : ੬ pg. 25

4 VCR mode indicator : ੬ pg. 19, 20

5 Cassette mark

6 Channel and auxiliary input (“F-1”)

Counter reading : ੬ pg. 16, 20

Clock time : ੬ pg. 16, 20

STILL:

SLOW:

PLAY:

FF/REW VARIABLE

SHUTTLE SEARCH:

RECORD:

RECORD PAUSE:

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INDEX (cont.)

Rear panel

ANT. IN

RF OUT

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

1 AC power cord : ੬ pg. 6

2 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors : ੬ pg. 6, 32

3 ANT. (Antenna) IN terminal : ੬ pg. 6

4 CH3-CH4 switch : ੬ pg. 7

5 RF OUT terminal : ੬ pg. 6

On-screen display

CH 125

THU 12:00 AM

STEREO

SAP

RECORD

PAUSE

B - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - E

INDEX-1

NORM

–1:23:45

HI–FI

COUNT

1 Channel and auxiliary input (“F-1”)

2 Day and clock time : ੬ pg. 16, 20

3 STEREO program indication : ੬ pg. 21

4 SAP (Second Audio Program) indication :

੬ pg. 21

7 Tape speed indication

8 Cassette indication

9 Tape position indicator : ੬ pg. 16

0 Index no. indication : ੬ pg. 18

! Time counter : ੬ pg. 16, 20

5 Audio monitor indications : ੬ pg. 17, 31

6 VCR operation mode indication

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1 TV button : See below

Remote

2 TV/VCR button : ੬ pg. 19, 20

3 REVIEW button : ੬ pg. 18

4 Number buttons : ੬ pg. 19, 24, 27

5 C. (Counter) RESET button : ੬ pg. 16, 20

CANCEL button : ੬ pg. 26

6 STOP +/– button : ੬ pg. 24

7 START +/– button : ੬ pg. 24

TV operation

TV button, then press POWER,

TV CH+s–, VOO+ / –VTV / VCR

Press and hold

(

)

POWER

TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY

8 PROG. (Program) button : ੬ pg. 24

9 PROG. CHECK button : ੬ pg. 26

DAILY(M-F)

WEEKLY

0 REW (

1 ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19, 22

! REC ( ¶ ) button : ੬ pg. 19

@ STOP ( 7 ) button : ੬ pg. 15, 19

# MENU button

C. RESET

AUX

CANCEL

TIMER

START

PROG.

STOP

DATE

$ SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞ buttons

TV CH +/– buttons

EXPRESS PROGRAMMING

SKIP

PROG.

CHECK

SP/EP

% POWER button : ੬ pg. 15, 19

^ A. (Audio) MONITOR button : ੬ pg. 17

(TV Muting) button : See below

* DISPLAY button : ੬ pg. 16, 20

* DAILY (M–F) button : ੬ pg. 25

( WEEKLY button : ੬ pg. 25

) AUX button : ੬ pg. 32

PLAY

STOP

SHUTTLE

PLUS

q TIMER button : ੬ pg. 25, 26

w DATE +/– button : ੬ pg. 24

e CH +/– button : ੬ pg. 19, 24

r SKIP SEARCH button : ੬ pg. 23

t SP/EP button : ੬ pg. 19, 25

y PLAY ( 3 ) button: ੬ pg. 15, 19

LP20878-001

VCR/TV

u FF (

¡ ) button: ੬ pg. 15, 19, 22

i PAUSE ( 8 ) button: ੬ pg. 19, 23

o OK button

ENTER button

OSD button : ੬ pg. 21

p SHUTTLE PLUS 4 ¢ (2 3) button

: ੬ pg. 22

You can operate JVC's TV

Buttons (2, $, %, ^, p)with a small dot on the left

side of the name can also be used to operate a JVC's

TV while holding down TV (1) on the Remote.

TV VOL.+/– button

How to use the Remote

Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (ª 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 JVC's TV sets.

● 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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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

TIMER

Power requirement

Power consumption

Power on

: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz

Clock reference

Program capacity

: Quartz

: 1-year programmable timer/

8 programs

: 19 W

: 2.5 W

Power off

Memory backup time

: Approx. 3 min.

Temperature

Operating

Storage

Operating position

ACCESSORIES

: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)

: Horizontal only

Provided accessories

: RF cable (F-type),

Infrared remote control unit,

“AA” battery x 2

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 x 94 x 278 mm

(15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 11")

Weight

Format

Maximum recording time

: 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)

: VHS NTSC standard

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified

otherwise.

E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.

: 210 min. with ST-210 video

cassette

: 630 min. with ST-210 video

cassette

VIDEO/AUDIO

Signal system

: NTSC-type color signal and

EIA monochrome signal, 525

lines/60 fields

Recording/

Playback system

: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head

helical scan system

: 45 dB

: 230 lines (VHS)

: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz

: RCA connectors

(IN x 1, OUT x 1)

Signal-to-noise ratio

Horizontal resolution

Frequency range

Input/Output

TUNER

Tuning system

Channel coverage

VHF

: Frequency-synthesized tuner

: Channels 2–13

UHF

CATV

: Channels 14–69

: 113 Channels

RF output

: Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;

preset to Channel 3 when

shipped) 75 ohms,

unbalanced

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

HOW TO LOCATEYOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER

TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722

http://www.jvcservice.com

Dear customer:

In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit.

In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service

center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer.Remember

to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.

— JVC

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING

COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

10 New Maple Avenue

Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641

(973) 396-1000

1500 Lakes Parkway

Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5857

(770) 339-2522

705 Enterprise Street

Aurora, IL 60504-8135

(630) 851-7855

5665 Corporate Avenue

Cypress, CA 90630-4727

(714) 229-8011

10700 Hammerly Boulevard, Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 105

Houston, TX 77043-2310

(713) 935-9331

Honolulu, HI 96819-2000

(808) 833-5828

13 Cummings Park

Woburn, MA 01801-2105

(781) 376-9100

8192 W State Road 84

Davie, FL 33324-4611

(954) 472-1960

890 Dubuque Avenue

South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804

(650) 871-2666

Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering

and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for

which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

10 New Maple Avenue

Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641

Don't service it yourself.

If you ship the product...

Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of

equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a

letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and

also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received

when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home

return address on the outside and the inside of the

carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service

Center as listed above.

CAUTION

To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ACCESSORIES

To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you

may contact your local JVC Dealer.

Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:

1-800-882-2345.

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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)

LIMITED WARRANTY

CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90

JVC COMPANY OFAMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL

PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail

purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")

PARTS

LABOR

DAYS

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN

COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair

and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts

used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be

brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and

above which are covered on an in-home basis.

WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:

Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized

service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.

If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of

your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location

of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.

If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:

1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty

installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to

render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been

altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;

2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;

3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;

4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;

5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;

6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;

7. Accessories;

8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); from the date of purchase);

There are no other express warranties except as listed above.

THE DURATION 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

1700 Valley Road

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

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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