JVC VCR HR DD840U User Manual
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MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and  
Serial No. which is located on the  
rear of cabinet. Retain this  
INS TRUCTIONS  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LPT0002-015A  
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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.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
3. Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
4. Power Cord Protection  
GROUND CLAMP  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely  
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against  
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.  
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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EN  
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.  
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.  
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or  
deep-pile carpets.  
2. Product and Cart Combination  
A product and cart combination  
should be moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and uneven  
surfaces may cause the product and  
cart combination to overturn.  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
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  
● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of  
Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information  
on a specific procedure or feature.  
● The Index on pages 63–66 lists frequently-used terms, and  
the number of the page on which they are used or explained  
in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and  
connections on the front and rear panel, the front display  
panel and the remote control.  
6. Cleaning  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do  
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth  
for cleaning.  
7. Heat  
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
● The ੬ mark signals a reference to another page for  
instructions or related information.  
● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are  
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the  
beginning of each major section.  
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW  
VCR . . .  
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.  
● ”Cautions” on page 2  
● ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages  
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CONTENTS  
EN  
5
Re co rd in g Fe a tu re s ..................................... 3 9  
Record One Program While  
N STALLIN G YO UR N EW VCR  
6
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Watching Another....................................................39  
Display Elapsed Recording Time ..............................39  
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) .................40  
To Record SAP Programs..........................................40  
Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control .......................41  
Ba sic Co n n e ctio n s .................................. 6  
N ITIAL SETTIN GS  
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Plu g & Pla y .................................................. 7  
La n g u a g e ..................................................... 8  
Clo ck ............................................................ 9  
Preparation ................................................................9  
Semi-Auto ................................................................10  
Manual .................................................................... 11  
Auto ........................................................................ 11  
Tu n e r .......................................................... 1 2  
Set Receivable Channels ..........................................12  
Add Or Delete A Channel ........................................14  
Ca b le Bo x Co n tro l ....................................... 1 5  
Situate And Connect Controller ...............................15  
Set Cable Box Output Channel ................................16  
Set Cable Box Brand ................................................17  
VCR Plu s+ Se tu p ......................................... 1 8  
DBS Re ce ive r Co n tro l ................................... 2 0  
Situate And Connect Controller ...............................20  
Set DBS Receiver Output Channel ...........................21  
Set DBS Receiver Brand ...........................................22  
IMER RECO RDIN G  
4 2  
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VCR Plu s+ Tim e r Pro g ra m m in g .................... 4 2  
O n -Scre e n Tim e r Pro g ra m m in g ................... 4 4  
Check And Cancel Programs ...................................46  
Auto Timer...............................................................47  
In sta n t Tim e r Re co rd in g (ITR) ....................... 4 8  
DITIN G  
4 9  
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Ed it To O r Fro m An o th e r VCR ....................... 4 9  
Ed it Fro m A Ca m co rd e r ............................... 5 0  
In se rt Ed itin g .............................................. 5 2  
Au d io Du b b in g ........................................... 5 4  
PECIAL FEATURES  
5 5  
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TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..............................55  
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ...................56  
DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control..............57  
Control Two JVC VCRs ............................................58  
IMPLE PLAYBACK AN D  
RECO RDIN G  
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2 3  
Sim p le Pla y b a ck ......................................... 2 3  
Sim p le Re co rd in g ........................................ 2 4  
RO UBLESHO O TIN G  
5 9  
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LAYBACK AN D RECO RDIN G  
Po w e r ........................................................ 5 9  
Ta p e Tra n sp o rt ............................................ 5 9  
Pla y b a ck .................................................... 5 9  
Re co rd in g ................................................... 6 0  
Tim e r Re co rd in g .......................................... 6 0  
O th e r Pro b le m s .......................................... 6 1  
FEATURES  
2 5  
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Pla y b a ck Fe a tu re s ...................................... 2 5  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................25  
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................25  
High-Speed Search ..................................................25  
Manual Tracking ......................................................26  
Tape Position Indicator ............................................26  
Video Stabilizer .......................................................27  
Superimpose ............................................................28  
Select The Soundtrack .............................................29  
Index Search ............................................................30  
Instant ReView .........................................................30  
Repeat Playback ......................................................31  
Counter Reset ..........................................................31  
Counter Memory .....................................................31  
Next-Function Memory............................................31  
AV COMPU LINK Playback .....................................32  
Au to Pictu re ................................................ 3 4  
Preparation ..............................................................34  
Playback ..................................................................35  
Tim e Sca n ................................................... 3 6  
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback ..... 36  
Skip Search ..............................................................37  
Time Scan Audio .....................................................38  
UESTIO N S AN D AN SW ERS  
6 2  
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Pla y b a ck .................................................... 6 2  
Re co rd in g ................................................... 6 2  
Tim e r Re co rd in g .......................................... 6 2  
N DEX  
6 3  
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List O f Te rm s ............................................... 6 3  
Fro n t Vie w .................................................. 6 4  
Re a r Vie w .................................................. 6 5  
Fro n t Disp la y Pa n e l ..................................... 6 5  
Re m o te Co n tro l ........................................... 6 6  
PECIFICATIO N S  
6 7  
6 8  
6 9  
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O R SERVICIN G (O n ly in U.S.A.)  
ARRAN TY (O n ly in U.S.A.)  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
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EN  
CHECK CONTENTS  
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (੬ pg. 67).  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
Ba sic  
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Co n n e ctio n s  
SITUATE VCR  
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.  
Antenna or Cable  
ANTENNA IN  
(Antenna or Cable input)  
Coaxial Cable  
CONNECT VCR TO TV  
Flat Feeder  
The connection method you use depends on the type of  
TV you have.  
AC Power  
Cord  
Matching Transformer  
(not supplied)  
RF Connection  
● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .  
a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.  
b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA  
IN jack on the rear of the VCR.  
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV  
OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s  
antenna terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corre-  
sponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on the back  
of the VCR.  
Back of VCR  
AV Connection  
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .  
a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in  
the illustration.  
b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO  
OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR  
and the AV IN jacks on the TV. Set your TV in video  
input mode or A/V input mode. Refer to the TV  
Instruction Manual.  
TV OUT  
AC  
Outlet  
Audio/Video Cable  
(supplied)  
RF Cable  
(supplied)  
CONNECT VCR TO  
75 ohm terminal  
POWER SOURCE  
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.  
● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be  
set when the antenna is connected and when the AC  
is first connected to the VCR (੬ pg. 7).  
(If "Auto" or "CH" is displayed on the front display  
panel before the VCR is powered on, the clock and  
tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for  
the time to be displayed on the front display panel  
before powering on the VCR.)  
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TV  
Back of VCR  
CH3 CH4  
FINAL PREPARATION FOR  
USE  
N O TES:  
● The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display  
the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3-  
CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to  
CH3 or CH4.  
Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel (3 or 4)  
by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in  
the illustration.  
● The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.  
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and  
set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3–  
CH4 switch setting.  
You can now perform simple playback (੬ pg. 23) or  
simple recording (੬ pg. 24).  
● If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV  
mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP  
and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.  
● Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your  
TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will  
ensure that you can record one show while watching another  
(੬ pg. 39).  
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the  
Index (REAR VIEW ੬ pg. 65).  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
EN  
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The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels  
automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The  
antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.  
Plu g & Pla y  
Auto Clock Set/ Auto Tuner Set  
The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting  
data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast  
channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is  
a PBS channel in your area.  
PLUG & PLAY SETUP  
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (੬ pg. 6). Then  
connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not  
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power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will  
be set automatically.  
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N O TES:  
● Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set  
function scans all the channels received by your VCR  
to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock.  
"Auto" blinks on the front display panel during Auto  
clock set.  
● Auto channel set is performed next. The auto channel  
set function scans all the channels that are receivable  
by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each  
receivable channels to the CH▲▼ buttons. It skips  
non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the  
channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned  
and set.  
IMPORTANT  
● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while  
Plug & Play is in progress.  
● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to  
perform the Clock (੬ pg. 9) and Tuner (੬ pg. 12)  
procedures. If, however, you want to add or delete  
channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 14.  
● When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the  
correct time is displayed.  
● If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET"  
is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on  
page 10, the clock will be adjusted automatically by  
the host channel every hour on the hour (except for  
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the  
incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This  
automatic clock adjustment can only be performed  
when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will  
be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed  
on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default  
setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".  
● 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 Semi-Auto (੬ pg. 10) or Manual  
Clock Set (੬ pg. 11) procedure. Auto channel set has  
already taken place and it need not be set again.  
● If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable  
may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a  
Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable  
box may not be set to the PBS channel. Ensure that the  
antenna cable is connected correctly. If you use a cable  
box ensure that your local PBS channel is selected on  
your cable box (੬ ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUB-  
SCRIBERS). Then power on and power off the VCR; the  
Plug & Play function will be automatically reactivated  
and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If  
Plug & Play is not performed but everything is con-  
nected and set correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set  
procedure (੬ pg. 11). Auto channel set has not yet  
taken place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable  
Channels” procedure (੬ pg. 12).  
ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS  
To perform the Plug & Play procedure . . .  
● Connect your cable box to your VCR with the RF cable.  
● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before  
plugging your VCR's power plug into the AC outlet.( If  
Plug & Play is not successful you may have to select an  
alternative PBS channel if another is available in your  
area.)  
● If there is no PBS channel in your area, or if Plug & Play  
is not successful, perform the Manual Clock Set  
procedure (੬ pg. 11).  
● For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's  
power must be off and the cable box must be set to the  
PBS channel at clock adjustment times.  
● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, D.S.T. will be set  
to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time (੬ pg. 11),  
your VCR's power must be off and your cable box must  
be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T.  
adjustment to take place. If the clock is not set correctly,  
change the D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF. See step 9 of  
Semi-Auto procedure (੬ pg. 10) or step 6 of Manual  
procedure (੬ pg. 11).  
N O TE:  
If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because  
the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be performed  
when power is restored to the VCR.  
PM  
During Initial Auto Clock Set  
During Auto Channel Set  
Plug & Play Completed  
"Auto" blinks.  
The channel numbers are displayed  
as they are scanned and set.  
The current time (including  
AM/PM) is displayed.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
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EN  
This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in  
English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed  
on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this  
procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".  
La n g u a g e  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
Press POWER.  
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ACCESS ON-SCREEN  
MENU  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
2
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ACCESS CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
At the Main Menu screen,  
MAIN MENU  
move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”  
PROGRAM SET  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
3
by pressing CH5 or  
∞
TIME SCAN5 , then  
∞
= CUSTOM SET  
AUTO PICTURE  
press OK.  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
POWER  
ACCESS LANGUAGE  
SELECT SCREEN  
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The messages are preset to  
CUSTOM SET  
appear in English. If you want  
to see them in Spanish or  
French, move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE  
OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
4
5
=LANGUAGE SELECT  
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT  
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET  
0
5
SELECT” by pressing CH  
∞
5
or TIME SCAN ∞, then  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
CH5∞  
press OK.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT LANGUAGE  
At the Language Select  
screen, move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to the desired  
language by pressing  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
=ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANCAIS  
5
5
CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞,  
then press MENU as many  
times as necessary to  
return to the normal  
screen.  
OK  
MENU  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
TIME SCAN 5∞  
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EN  
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Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly  
by the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto Clock  
Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock  
setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto  
need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously  
been selected.  
Clo ck  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
Pre p a ra tio n  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
1
ACCESS ON-SCREEN  
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MENU  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
2
ACCESS CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
At the Main Menu screen,  
move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
PROGRAM SET  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
3
(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”  
5
by pressing CH ∞ or  
5
TIME SCAN ∞, then  
=CUSTOM SET  
POWER  
AUTO PICTURE  
press OK.  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE  
SELECT SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
CUSTOM SET  
0
(arrow) at the Custom Set  
screen to “OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET” by  
=OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
4
CH  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
pressing CH5 or TIME  
∞
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT  
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET  
SCAN5 , then press OK.  
∞
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
OK  
MENU  
TIME SCAN  
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Se m i-Au to  
10  
EN  
SELECT MODE  
At the Override Auto  
OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET  
Clock Set screen, move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET”  
by pressing CH▲▼ or  
5
6
AUTO CLOCK SET  
=SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET  
q
MANUAL CLOCK SET  
TIME SCAN5 , then  
∞
press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ACCESS SELECT SCREENS  
At the Semi-Auto Clock Set  
screen, move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to the desired  
mode by pressing CH▲▼  
SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET  
= HOST CHANNEL SELECT  
TIME ZONE SELECT  
D.S.T. SELECT  
5
or TIME SCAN ∞, then  
press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
To select the Host Channel  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
— step 7  
To select the Time Zone — step 8  
To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
N O TE:  
The time that has been set previously by the Plug &  
Play function will be erased when any of the three  
settings mentioned above is changed.  
0
CH  
SELECT HOST CHANNEL  
You can either select  
HOST CHANNEL SELECT  
"AUTO", or enter a PBS  
channel number. For  
automatic selection, press  
(CATV)  
CH AUTO  
7
MENU if "AUTO" is  
highlighted on the Host  
Channel Select screen. To  
manually select "AUTO" or  
the PBS channel, press  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
OK  
MENU  
CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5 to cycle through "AUTO" or  
∞
the channel numbers (hold button down to speed  
through numbers) and stop when the desired number  
appears. Press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set  
screen reappears.  
TIME SCAN  
N O TES:  
● For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel  
on your VCR that receives the cable box channels,  
and set the cable box to the PBS channel.  
● There are some PBS channels that do not transmit  
clock setting data.  
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11  
Ma n u a l  
SELECT TIME ZONE  
You can select the zone  
TIME ZONE SELECT  
SELECT MODE  
automatically or manually  
by pressing CH▲▼ or  
=AUTO  
MANUAL  
8
9
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (੬ pg. 10), move  
TIME SCAN5 . If an  
∞
the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by  
incorrect time is displayed  
you may be receiving the  
clock setting data of a PBS  
channel from an adjacent  
time zone or from an  
5
5
6
pressing CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN ∞, then press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
The Manual Clock Set  
MANUAL CLOCK SET  
screen is displayed and the  
month digit begins  
blinking. Press the  
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you  
selected "AUTO" in step 7 select "MANUAL" and select  
the correct time zone manually.  
DATE  
TIME – –:– – AM  
D.S.T. ON  
1/ 1/97 WED  
appropriate NUMBER keys  
to set the date and time (if  
only 1 digit, press "0" first).  
Press CH▲▼ or TIME  
● If you selected "AUTO", press MENU to return to the  
Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
● If you selected  
"MANUAL", press OK  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
TIME ZONE SELECT  
5
SCAN ∞ to set AM/PM  
=ATLANTIC  
and the screen to the  
right appears. Move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
your choice by pressing  
CH▲▼ or TIME  
EASTERN  
CENTRAL  
and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time). Press OK after AM/  
PM and D.S.T. settings.  
MOUNTAIN  
PACIFIC  
ALASKA  
HAWAII  
Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the  
VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.  
When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press  
MENU to start the clock.  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
5
SCAN ∞, then press  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
MENU twice to return to  
the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.  
N O TES:  
5
● CH▲▼ and TIME SCAN  
can be used to perform  
∞
SELECT D.S.T. MODE  
all operations. (In this case, press OK after each  
setting.)  
● At the Manual Clock Set screen, the setting that can  
be set blinks. When setting of a highlighted item is  
completed, the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to  
the next item.  
You have three choices:  
a–Select “AUTO” and the  
adjustment to your VCR’s  
clock will be made  
according to the incoming  
signal from the host  
channel.  
D.S.T. SELECT  
=AUTO  
ON  
OFF  
b–Select “ON” and the  
adjustment will be made  
based on the clock itself.  
c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to  
you.  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
To change any of the settings, press OK or TIME SCAN  
until the item you want to change blinks, then set  
as in step 6.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
7
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by  
5
5
pressing CH  
and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.  
or TIME SCAN  
, then press MENU  
∞
∞
Au to  
SELECT MODE  
IMPORTANT  
Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set  
procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel when  
the clock is being set. The current time will appear  
automatically when the clock is set.  
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by  
5
pressing CH▲▼ or TIME SCAN5 , then power off the  
∞
VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been  
adjusted. After the clock is set it will be automatically  
adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight,  
1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. (The clock will be adjusted on  
the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not  
on the actual real time.)  
**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s  
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.  
With Auto DST activated, . . .  
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 3:00 AM.  
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 1:00 AM.  
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12  
EN  
Se t Re ce iva b le Ch a n n e ls  
Tu n e r  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
2
ACCESS TUNER SET  
SCREEN  
q
Move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
(arrow) to "TUNER SET" by  
PROGRAM SET  
FUNCTION SET  
5
3
pressing CH ∞ or TIME  
5
SCAN ∞, then press OK.  
=TUNER SET  
CUSTOM SET  
AUTO PICTURE  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL  
SET  
POWER  
Move the highlight bar  
TUNER SET  
(arrow) to "AUTO  
CHANNEL SET" by  
BAND  
4
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
AFC  
pressing CH5 or TIME  
∞
=AUTO CHANNEL SET  
SCAN5 , then press OK.  
∞
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
● Receivable channels in  
your area are  
automatically assigned to  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
0
5
the CH ∞ buttons, and  
CH  
non-receivable channels  
are skipped.  
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
SCANNING...  
N O TES:  
● At the end of Auto  
Channel Set, “SCAN  
COMPLETED” appears  
on screen.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–  
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the  
connections and start again.  
OK  
MENU  
TIME SCAN  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
5
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13  
INFORMATION  
The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the  
correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set.  
If necessary, you can check the setting at the Band screen  
after Auto Channel Set has set the channels.  
● At the Tuner Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to  
"BAND" by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN5 , then  
q
∞
∞
press OK.  
BAND  
TUNER SET  
TV  
=CATV  
=BAND  
AFC  
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
● Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the  
normal screen.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
CH  
OK  
MENU  
TIME SCAN  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
14  
EN  
Ad d O r De le te A Ch a n n e l  
ACCESS TUNER SET  
SCREEN  
Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner  
procedure on page 12.  
q
1
● To add a channel, go to step 2.  
● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.  
ACCESS AFC SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AFC" by pressing  
5
5
CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞, then press OK.  
2
3
MAKE SELECTION  
Move the highlight bar  
AFC  
(arrow) to "SPCL" by  
NORM  
=SPCL  
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME  
5
SCAN ∞, then press  
MENU to return to the  
Tuner Set screen.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
● AFC set to SPCL (special)  
is necessary for tuning on  
certain CATV systems.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NUMBER  
0
CH.SKIP  
ACCESS MANUAL  
CH  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL CHANNEL  
SET" by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN5 , then press  
∞
∞
4
5
OK.  
STORE OR SKIP DESIRED  
CHANNEL  
ADD  
Input the channel number  
using the NUMBER keys or  
OK  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
MENU  
(CATV)  
CH 125 ADD  
by pressing CH5 or TIME  
∞
SCAN5 , then press ADD  
∞
TIME SCAN  
to add or CH.SKIP to delete.  
Repeat for each channel  
you want to store or skip.  
SELECT CH NO. AND  
PRESS (ADD/SKIP)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
6
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15  
This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels  
through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the  
VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during  
timer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows  
that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (੬ pg. 42) or  
On-Screen Timer Programming (੬ pg. 44).  
Ca b le Bo x  
Co n tro l  
Situ a te An d Co n n e ct  
Co n tro lle r  
Suggested Location  
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's  
Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter  
pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.  
SITUATE CONTROLLER  
Place the Controller so that the path between its  
transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is  
Atte n tio n :  
1
2
unobstructed.  
The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable  
box and a DBS receiver are used, position the controller so its  
signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the cable box  
and DBS receiver.  
ATTACH CONTROLLER  
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strip.  
Cable box  
CONNECT CABLE BOX TO  
VCR  
The connection method depends on the type of cable  
box you have.  
3
If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT  
connectors . . .  
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN  
connectors on your VCR; select the correct external  
input mode as described in step 4, 5, 9 – 11 on page 50  
& 51. Set the VCR to channel "AU" to use the cable  
box.  
Your VCR  
Controller  
(suggested locations)  
If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO  
OUT connectors . . .  
Cable box  
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable  
box to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your  
VCR.  
Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box  
RF output (see page 16 also).  
N O TE:  
Controller  
Transmitter  
When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction  
manual.  
CONNECT CONTROLLER  
Connected  
to VIDEO/  
AUDIO IN  
Connected to  
ANTENNA IN  
TO VCR  
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.  
4
About Your Cable Box  
Your VCR  
This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.  
CABLE  
BOX  
● The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your  
Cable Box.  
This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote  
Control Unit.  
● The VCR's Controller can also control your Cable Box.  
This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channel  
number during timer recording.  
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's  
Remote Control unit, refer to page 56. To set up the Controller  
go to page 16.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
16  
EN  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
ACCESS CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
Press CH5 or TIME  
∞
MAIN MENU  
SCAN5 to move the  
∞
PROGRAM SET  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
3
4
5
6
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“CUSTOM SET”, then  
press OK.  
=CUSTOM SET  
AUTO PICTURE  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
q
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
SCREEN  
5
Press CH ∞ or TIME  
CUSTOM SET  
OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT  
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET  
5
SCAN ∞ to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“VCR PLUS+ SET-UP”,  
then press OK.  
POWER  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NUMBER  
ACCESS CABLE BOX  
OUTPUT SCREEN  
0
5
Press CH  
or TIME  
to move the  
∞
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
CH  
5
SCAN  
∞
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
=CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“CABLE BOX OUTPUT”,  
then press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT CABLE BOX  
OK  
MENU  
OUTPUT CHANNEL  
Your selection depends on  
how your cable box is  
connected to your VCR.  
CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
=OFF  
ON CH2  
TIME SCAN  
ON CH3  
ON CH4  
ON CH5  
If your cable box is  
connected to your VCR  
using an RF connection . . .  
ON CH6  
ON LINE  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
5
. . . press CH ∞ or TIME  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
5
SCAN ∞ to move the  
Se t Ca b le Bo x O u tp u t  
Ch a n n e l  
highlight bar (arrow) to the channel number representing  
the cable box’s output (2–6).  
If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN connectors . . .  
TURN ON THE VCR  
5
5
. . . press CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞ to move the  
Press POWER.  
highlight bar (arrow) to “ON LINE”.  
1
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SET-UP SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
7
2
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17  
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST  
BRAND  
Se t Ca b le Bo x Bra n d  
CODE  
TURN ON CABLE BOX  
Box.  
ARCHER  
49, 52, 53, 54  
49, 53  
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable  
CABLEVIEW  
CITIZEN  
49, 53  
1
CURTIS  
9, 10, 62, 63  
52, 53, 54  
DIAMOND  
EAGLE  
ACCESS CABLE BOX  
BRAND SET SCREEN  
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37  
51  
EASTERN  
GC BRAND  
GEMINI  
49, 53  
At the VCR Plus+ Set-Up  
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
8, 56  
screen, press CH5 or  
∞
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
=CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
2
TIME SCAN5 to move  
∞
GENERAL ELECTRIC  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
67  
the highlight bar (arrow) to  
“CABLE BOX BRAND  
SET”, then press OK.  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8  
15, 16, 17,18  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  
57, 58, 59  
JERROLD  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
MACOM, HITACHI  
MAGNAVOX  
MOVIETIME  
NSC  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 43  
44, 45, 46  
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND  
44, 45, 46  
Press the appropriate  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
OAK  
19, 20, 21, 30, 47, 48  
24, 25, 26  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
3
Cable Box Code from the  
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST  
1
30, 31, 32, 33, 42  
13, 14  
to the right, then press OK.  
PIONEER  
PULSER  
49, 53  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
● If the cable box’s  
THEN (OK)  
RCA  
24, 25, 26  
channel changes to 9,  
setting is complete.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
REGAL  
15, 16, 17, 18, 33  
51  
● If there are more than one code number listed for  
your brand of cable box, repeat step 3 until the cable  
box’s channel changes to 9.  
● If the channel does not change after going through all  
the code numbers listed for your model of cable box,  
then try all the other numbers between 1 and 69.  
REGENCY  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
8, 13, 49, 50  
9, 10, 62, 63  
19, 20, 21  
SL MARX  
8, 13, 49, 50  
24, 25, 26  
SPRUCER  
STARGATE  
SYLVANIA  
TEKNIKA  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
8, 13, 49, 50  
29  
SCREEN  
68, 69  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
TELECAPTION  
TELEVIEW  
TEXSCAN  
27  
8, 13, 49, 50  
28, 29  
4
You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature ( ੬ pg. 18).  
TOCOM  
22, 23, 64, 65, 66  
52, 53, 54  
UNIKA  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
VIDEO TECH  
VIDTER  
38, 39, 40, 41  
11, 12, 60, 61  
55  
N O TES:  
● Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many  
different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work  
with your cable box.  
55  
VIEWSTAR  
ZENITH  
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37  
11, 12, 60, 61  
● If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and 69,  
you can’t use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this  
case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the  
proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording.  
Please contact your cable company about the possibility of  
exchanging your current cable box with one that is compat-  
ible with your VCR.  
● The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the  
Controller during timer recording.  
● If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote  
control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t use the  
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the  
cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before  
the scheduled start of timer recording.  
● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control-  
ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.  
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18  
EN  
The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need  
to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the  
timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for  
the TV program you wish to record and the VCR's timer will be  
automatically programmed. (The PlusCodes are the numbers  
next to the programs in most TV listings.)  
VCR Plu s+  
Se tu p  
TV and cable stations can be received on different channel  
numbers depending on the area where they are received.  
Therefore to ensure that VCR Plus+Timer Recording operates  
correctly it may be necessary to set the VCR Plus+ "Guide  
Channel Set " for certain stations. Please read the following  
information carefully to find out which tasks you need to  
perform.  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
Before VCR Plus+ setup you must have performed the following  
procedures:  
● Plug & Play (੬ pg. 7)  
or  
Clock setting (੬ pg. 9) and Tuner setting (੬ pg. 12)  
● Cable box setting if you receive your TV channels through a  
cable box (੬ pg. 15)  
q
VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching  
VCR Plus+ assigns a VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel" to broadcast  
and cable TV channels. These Guide Channel numbers are also  
called the VCR Plus+ Channel Codes. Most TV listings have  
section, such as a chart, indicating the "Guide Channel"  
numbers assigned to each station. For accurate VCR Plus+  
Programming the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number for each  
station should match the channel number on which it is  
received in your area.  
If the numbers match, go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer  
Programming” (੬ pg. 42).  
POWER  
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer  
record programs from those stations, you have to inform the  
VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer  
record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+  
Timer Programming” (੬ pg. 42).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER  
N O TES:  
● In many instances the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel numbers for  
cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel  
number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box.  
Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for  
details.  
0
CH  
● If the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel numbers do not match, the  
wrong VCR/CABLE CH number will be displayed on the  
Program Screen when you enter the PlusCode for VCR Plus+  
Programming. If this occurs set the correct VCR Plus+ Guide  
Channel to match this number.  
● Many broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check  
your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.  
OK  
TURN ON THE VCR  
MENU  
Press POWER.  
TIME SCAN  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
2
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19  
ACCESS CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL  
NUMBER  
Press CH5 or TIME  
Press CH5 , TIME  
(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is  
received on channel 47  
∞
∞
MAIN MENU  
SCAN5 to move the  
SCAN5 or the  
∞
∞
PROGRAM SET  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
3
4
5
6
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“CUSTOM SET”, then  
press OK.  
7
appropriate NUMBER keys  
to input the number of the  
channel on which the  
Guide Channel’s broad-  
casts are received. Then  
press OK.  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
GUIDE CH : 6  
VCR CH : 47  
=CUSTOM SET  
AUTO PICTURE  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
OR (5∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
● If there is more than one  
mismatch, repeat steps 6  
and 7 for each instance.  
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
SCREEN  
5
Press CH ∞ or TIME  
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+  
CUSTOM SET  
OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT  
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET  
5
SCAN ∞ to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“VCR PLUS+ SET-UP”,  
then press OK.  
SET-UP SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
8
9
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
CHECK INPUT DATA  
5
Press CH ∞ or TIME  
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL  
SET SCREEN  
5
SCAN ∞ to move the  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“GUIDE CHANNEL MAP”,  
then press OK.  
5
CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
Press CH  
or TIME  
to move the  
∞
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
5
SCAN  
∞
● The Guide Channel and  
VCR or cable box  
=GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“GUIDE CHANNEL SET”,  
then press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
channel numbers you  
input appear on the  
screen in ascending  
order. Check to ensure  
you’ve entered them  
correctly.  
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
GUIDE: VCR  
6 : 47  
12 : 41  
33 : 28  
GUIDE: VCR  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
10 : 55  
15 : 38  
67 : 49  
● If you entered more than  
10 sets of numbers, press  
OK to see the next set of  
numbers.  
INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL  
PRESS (OK) TO NEXT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NUMBER  
(Ex.) When inputting the  
Guide Channel number  
6 for WNJU(Ind.)  
Press CH5 , TIME  
∞
● Guide Channel Map contains only the Guide Channels  
and VCR or CABLE channels that you entered.  
SCAN5 or the  
∞
appropriate NUMBER  
keys to input the VCR  
Plus+ Guide Channel  
number as shown in the  
TV listing. Then press OK.  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
GUIDE CH : 6  
VCR CH : 6  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
● If you receive your  
channels with a cable  
box and if you have  
properly set your  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
OR (5∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
10  
Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR  
CH”. If not, refer to pages 15–16 and re-perform the  
procedure.  
You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer  
programming (੬ pg. 42).  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
20  
EN  
The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels  
through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) Receiver. The Controller  
allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS Receiver's channels  
during timer recording.  
DBS Re ce ive r  
Co n tro l  
The VCR can control the DBS Receiver during timer recording  
using its Controller.  
N O TES:  
Suggested Location  
● The Controller can automatically change the DBS Receiver  
channels when the VCR has been programmed using On-  
Screen Timer Programming (੬ pg. 44).  
Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the  
VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the  
Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's  
remote sensor.  
Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode; the  
Controller can not change the DBS Receiver channels during  
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording.  
● If a cable box is also used it is recommended that you  
connect the DBS receiver to your VCR's A/V inputs and the  
cable box to your VCR's antenna input.  
Atte n tio n :  
The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS  
receiver and a cable box are used, position the controller so its  
signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the DBS  
receiver and cable box.  
Situa te And Connect Controller  
DBS receiver  
SITUATE CONTROLLER  
Place the Controller so that the path between its  
transmitter and the DBS receiver's remote sensor is  
1
2
unobstructed.  
ATTACH CONTROLLER  
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.  
Controller  
(suggested locations)  
Your VCR  
CONNECT DBS RECEIVER  
TO VCR  
DBS receiver  
The connection method depends on the type of DBS  
receiver you have.  
3
If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT  
connectors . . .  
Controller  
Transmitter  
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN  
connectors on your VCR; select the correct external  
input mode as described in step 4, 5, 9 – 11 on page 50  
& 51. Set the VCR to channel "AU" to use the DBS  
receiver.  
Connected  
to VIDEO/  
AUDIO IN  
Connected to  
ANTENNA IN  
If your DBS receiver doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO  
OUT connectors . . .  
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the DBS  
receiver to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of  
your VCR.  
Set the VCR's tuner to the same channel as the DBS  
receiver's RF output. (See page 21 also.)  
Your VCR  
CABLE  
BOX  
N O TE:  
When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its  
instruction manual.  
About Your DBS Receiver  
CONNECT CONTROLLER  
This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS Receiver.  
● The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your  
DBS Receiver.  
This eliminates the need for a separate DBS Receiver Remote  
Control Unit.  
● The VCR's Controller can also control your DBS Receiver.  
This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver's channel  
number during timer recording.  
TO VCR  
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.  
4
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's  
Remote Control unit, refer to page 57. To set up the Controller  
go to page 21.  
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21  
Se t DBS Re ce ive r O u tp u t  
Ch a n n e l  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which  
the signals from the DBS receiver are received.  
1
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
q
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
2
3
ACCESS CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
Press CH5 or TIME  
∞
MAIN MENU  
SCAN5 to move the  
∞
PROGRAM SET  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“CUSTOM SET”, then  
press OK.  
POWER  
= CUSTOM SET  
AUTO PICTURE  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACCESS DBS RECEIVER  
OUTPUT SCREEN  
0
5
Press CH ∞ or TIME  
CUSTOM SET  
OVERRIDE  
5
SCAN ∞ to move the  
CH  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
4
5
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“DBS RECEIVER OUT-  
PUT”, then press OK.  
=DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT  
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT DBS RECEIVER  
OK  
OUTPUT CHANNEL  
MENU  
Your selection depends on  
how your DBS receiver is  
connected to your VCR.  
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT  
TIME SCAN  
=OFF  
ON CH3  
ON CH4  
If your DBS receiver is  
connected to your VCR  
using an RF connection . . .  
ON LINE  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
5
. . . press CH ∞ or TIME  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
5
SCAN ∞ to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to the channel number representing  
the DBS receiver's output (3–4).  
If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .  
5
5
. . . press CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞ to move the  
highlight bar (arrow) to “ON LINE”.  
RETURN TO CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
6
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22  
EN  
Se t DBS Re ce ive r Bra n d  
TURN ON DBS RECEIVER  
Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on  
your DBS receiver.  
1
q
ACCESS DBS RECEIVER  
BRAND SET SCREEN  
At the Custom Set screen,  
CUSTOM SET  
5
press CH ∞ or TIME  
OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
5
2
SCAN ∞ to move the  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT  
=DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“DBS RECEIVER BRAND  
SET”, then press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENTER DBS RECEIVER  
NUMBER  
BRAND  
Press the appropriate  
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
DBS Receiver Code from  
the following list, then  
press OK.  
0
3
80  
CH  
The unit is pre-set to code  
80 (RCA) when shipped.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
BRAND  
CODE  
RCA (DSS)  
SONY (DSS)  
PRIMESTAR  
ECHOSTAR  
80  
81  
90  
91  
OK  
MENU  
● If the DBS receiver's channel changes as follows,  
setting is complete:  
TIME SCAN  
RCA or SONY [ 205  
PRIMESTAR [ 55  
ECHOSTAR [ 100  
● After OK is pressed, the program currently received  
through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10  
seconds.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
N O TES:  
SCREEN  
● It is possible that the Controller will not work with all types of  
DBS receiver.  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
● If your DBS receiver doesn’t respond to the code, you can’t  
use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case,  
make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to  
the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer  
recording.  
4
● The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the  
Controller during timer recording.  
● If your DBS receiver is one that can’t be operated with a  
remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t  
use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave  
the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel  
before the scheduled start of timer recording.  
● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Control-  
ler, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.  
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING  
EN  
23  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is  
facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is  
pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
Sim p le  
Pla y b a ck  
1
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
● The counter is automatically reset to "0H 00M 00S".  
● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,  
playback begins automatically.  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
FIND PROGRAM START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW  
or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go  
forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring  
to the right.  
2
START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. "AUTO PICTURE" appears on screen  
q
(੬ pg. 35).  
3
STOP PLAYBACK  
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT  
to remove the cassette.  
4
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**  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Compact VHS*  
0
TC-20 (ST-C20**)  
TC-30 (ST-C30**)  
TC-40 (ST-C40**)  
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on  
this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette  
into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like  
any full-sized VHS cassette.  
FF (Fast-Forward)  
REW (Rewind)  
** This video recorder can record on regular VHS and  
Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play  
back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play  
back Super VHS recordings.  
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)  
24  
EN  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the  
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.  
1
Sim p le  
Re co rd in g  
SELECT RECORDING  
CHANNEL  
Press CH5 . Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,  
∞
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few  
2
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)  
● If you use the RF connection, by pressing the TV/VCR  
button, select VCR mode to view the program to be  
recorded.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.  
3
4
PAUSE  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote  
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.  
PAUSE/ RESUME  
RECORDING  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
● During record pause, you can change the recording  
5
6
ENTER  
channel by using the CH5 buttons or NUMBER keys.  
∞
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
STOP RECORDING  
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
NUMBER  
remove the cassette.  
0
CH  
Accidental erasure prevention  
SP/EP  
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its record safety tab.  
To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
REC  
Record safety tab  
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES  
Still Pictu re / Fra m e -By -  
EN  
25  
Fra m e Pla y b a ck  
Pla y b a ck  
Fe a tu re s  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
5 or  
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH  
∞
button to correct the picture.  
1
2
● During still picture, the normal (mono) sound from  
the previous 3 seconds (approx.) will be played back  
repeatedly (provided there was at least 6 seconds of  
normal playback prior to engaging the still picture  
mode).  
● "TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the  
sound will not be heard (੬ pg. 38).  
JOG  
ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-  
FRAME PLAYBACK  
Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-  
frame playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame  
playback.  
OR  
Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.  
OR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press TIME SCAN £ repeatedly for forward frame-by-  
frame playback or TIME SCAN ™ repeatedly for  
reverse frame-by-frame playback.  
0
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
CH  
FF  
PAUSE  
Slo w Mo tio n /  
Re ve rse Slo w Mo tio n  
REW  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
TIME SCAN ™/£  
For hands-free slow-motion, turn the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring one or two positions to the left or press  
1
TIME SCAN ™ during playback to decrease speed in  
the forward direction. Continue to turn the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring to the left or press TIME SCAN ™ to  
select the two reverse slow motion, reverse play and  
reverse search modes.  
Hig h -Sp e e d Se a rch  
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH  
During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed  
search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.  
1
OR  
During still picture, turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring  
one or two positions to the right for forward slow  
motion, or to the left for reverse slow motion.  
● The search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with  
SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings.  
● TimeScan will be automatically engaged during high-  
speed search with an SP-recorded tape.  
OR  
● If the tape speed changes from SP to EP during high-  
speed search the TimeScan mode will change to EP  
search mode.  
During still picture, press and hold TIME SCAN £ for  
forward slow motion, or press and hold TIME SCAN ™  
for reverse slow motion. Release to return to still picture.  
● Press TIME SCAN for the opposite direction or turn  
the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the opposite  
direction during high-speed search of an EP-recorded  
tape to change to 7x TimeScan search. (੬ pg. 36)  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
Refer to the chart on Pg.37 for the Play, Slow Motion and  
Search speeds that are selected using the TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring or TIME SCAN remote control buttons.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
N O TE:  
For short searches, during playback or still, press and hold FF or  
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.  
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)  
26  
EN  
Ma n u a l Tra ck in g  
Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is  
engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this  
and make the adjustment manually.  
ENGAGE MANUAL  
q
TRACKING MODE  
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the  
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking  
adjust.  
During playback, press the CH5 and buttons on the  
∞
1
2
3
ADJUST MANUAL  
TRACKING  
Press briefly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse  
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until  
optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.  
Press CH5 or on the VCR's front panel or remote.  
∞
RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press the CH5 and buttons on the VCR's front panel  
∞
simultaneously.  
● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, Auto Picture  
is automatically activated.  
0
CH  
N O TES:  
● To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust  
tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.  
FF  
● Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion.  
During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH5  
or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.  
REW  
Ta p e Po sitio n In d ica to r  
The Tape position indicator appears  
on screen when, from the stop  
mode, you press FF, REW, or use  
the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, or  
perform an Index Search or Instant  
ReView. The position of " " in  
relation to "B" (Beginning) or "E"  
(End) shows you where you are on  
the tape.  
+
+
+
B
E
COUNT  
0:33:27  
N O TES:  
● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not  
appear (੬ pg. 28).  
● It may take a few seconds for the Tape Position Indicator to be  
displayed.  
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27  
Vid e o Sta b ilize r  
By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical  
vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP  
recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function  
is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected.  
*The default setting is "OFF".  
q
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZER  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
MAIN MENU  
(arrow) to "VIDEO  
STABILIZER" by pressing  
PROGRAM SET  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
CUSTOM SET  
AUTO PICTURE  
2
3
4
5
5
CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞,  
then press OK.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
= VIDEO STABILIZER  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ACTIVATE VIDEO  
STABILIZER  
0
CH  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "ON" by  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
=ON  
pressing CH5 or TIME  
∞
OFF  
SCAN5  
.
∞
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
OK  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
MENU  
SCREEN  
TIME SCAN  
Press MENU.  
N O TES:  
● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect with SP  
recordings, during recording and during special-effects  
playback.  
● When you finish viewing the tape, be sure to set it back to  
"OFF".  
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)  
28  
EN  
Su p e rim p o se  
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines  
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
q
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
5
5
pressing CH  
or TIME SCAN  
, then press OK.  
∞
∞
2
3
OSD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
FUNCTION  
(arrow) to "SUPERIMPOSE"  
by pressing CH  
AUTO TIMER  
=SUPERIMPOSE  
AUDIO SELECT  
AUX INPUT  
0
5
or  
∞
5
TIME SCAN  
press OK.  
, then  
∞
CH  
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT MODE  
Move the highlight bar  
SUPERIMPOSE  
(arrow) to "ON" or "OFF" by  
=ON  
4
pressing CH5 or TIME  
∞
OK  
OFF  
SCAN5 .  
∞
MENU  
TIME SCAN  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
To recall an indication  
SCREEN  
1
Press OSD.  
Ⅲ All indications corresponding to the current status are  
displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information,  
and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, on  
the screen.  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
5
2
Press OSD again to clear the display.  
N O TE:  
If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE is  
displayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".  
The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.  
Operation mode  
Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) mode  
When the channel is changed, the new  
channel is displayed on the screen for 5  
seconds.  
CH 125  
RECORD  
PAUSE  
When the operation mode is changed,  
the new mode is displayed — RECORD  
(5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec.  
when engaged from Stop mode),  
RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is  
engaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).  
THU 12:00 AM  
] SP  
+
+
+
B
E
Clock time  
INDEX-1  
MEMORY OFF  
–1:23:45  
Tape position indicator  
NORM  
HI–FI  
Tape speed indicator  
COUNT  
"Cassette Loaded" mark  
When a cassette is loaded, the mark is  
displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when the  
VCR's EJECT button is pushed.  
INDEX indication  
Counter reading  
Audio mode indicators  
Counter memory on/off  
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Se le ct Th e So u n d tra ck  
Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal  
and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
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Press MENU as many times as necessary during  
playback or when VCR is in stop mode.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
5
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞, then press OK.  
2
3
ACCESS AUDIO SELECT  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
FUNCTION  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
(arrow) to "AUDIO  
SELECT" by pressing  
AUTO TIMER  
SUPERIMPOSE  
=AUDIO SELECT  
AUX INPUT  
5
5
CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞,  
then press OK.  
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
0
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
CH  
ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
AUDIO SELECT  
(arrow) to "AUDIO  
MONITOR" by pressing  
2ND AUDIO  
4
5
=AUDIO MONITOR  
5
5
CH  
or TIME SCAN  
,
∞
∞
TIMESCAN AUDIO  
HI-FI REC LEVEL  
then press OK.  
OK  
MENU  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
TIME SCAN  
SELECT MODE  
You have three choices:  
AUDIO MONITOR  
a– Hi-Fi  
b– Normal  
c– Mix  
=HI–FI  
NORM  
MIX  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to your choice by  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
pressing CH5 or TIME  
∞
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SCAN5  
.
∞
RETURN TO NORMAL  
N O TES:  
SCREEN  
● If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the  
Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you  
make at the Audio Monitor screen.  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
● If you select "HI-FI" or "MIX", the L and R symbols near the  
audio level meters will be illuminated. L and R will be  
deactivated when playing back a normal (mono) tape.  
● If RF connection is used for TV, even if Hi-Fi audio monitor is  
selected the sound will be mono and will be reproduced in  
both loudspeakers.  
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In d e x Se a rch  
Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each  
recording. You can find and automatically play back from the  
start of any recording using the Index Search function.  
START SEARCH  
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While the tape is stopped, press TIME SCAN ™ or  
£.  
1
2
ACCESS DISTANT CODE  
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press  
TIME SCAN ™ or £ repeatedly until the correct  
number is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE  
is set to ON (੬ pg. 28). Playback begins automatically  
when the desired recording is located.  
● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to  
search visually to find the very beginning of the  
desired program.  
REVIEW  
N O TE:  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is  
paused and then resumed.  
In sta n t Re Vie w  
0
At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the  
tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program.  
ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW  
After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged, press  
REVIEW.  
FF  
REW  
1
● The power comes on and the VCR rewinds to the index  
code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded  
program, then begins playback automatically.  
● You can access a program 2–9 index codes away  
from the current position on the tape. If, for example,  
you have 5 programs recorded and you want to  
watch the third one, press REVIEW three times.  
● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to  
search visually to find the very beginning of the  
desired program.  
TIME SCAN  
● 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.  
● The Instant Review function will also operate if the  
VCR's power is on.  
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Re p e a t Pla y b a ck  
START REPEAT  
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front  
display panel) during playback, then release.  
1
2
V C R  
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PLAY  
SP  
PAUSE  
H
M
S
● The entire tape is played back 20 times.  
STOP REPEAT  
To stop, press STOP at any time.  
N O TE:  
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or TIME SCAN ™ or  
£ also stops Repeat Playback.  
POWER  
Co u n te r Re se t  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO  
Press C.RESET.  
1
N O TE:  
TIMER  
0
By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change the  
display to show the counter reading, channel number  
or clock time. (Channel number is not displayed during  
playback.)  
C.RESET  
DISPLAY  
FF  
REW  
Co u n te r Me m o ry  
When REW or FF is pressed, with the Counter Memory  
activated, the tape will return to the counter position "zero".  
C.MEMORY  
ACTIVATE COUNTER  
MEMORY  
TIME SCAN  
Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to have  
quick access to later. The counter reads “0H 00M 00S”.  
1
Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicator  
("M") in the front display panel lights.  
N e x t-Fu n ctio n Me m o ry  
RETURN TO COUNTER  
POSITION ZERO  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after  
rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop  
mode.  
Press STOP (during playback), then press REW or FF.  
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.  
b– For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds.  
c– For Automatic Timer Standby After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press TIMER within 2 seconds.  
The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at approxi-  
mately “0H 00M 00S” automatically.  
2
● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.  
N O TE:  
● If you want the "next function" to automatically start when the  
counter reads "0H 00M 00S" (instead of at the beginning of  
the tape), press C. MEMORY so that the counter memory  
indicator appears on the front display panel before pressing  
REW.  
● It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer functions if the  
cassette's record safety tab is removed.  
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AV CO MPU LIN K Pla y b a ck  
Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components,  
including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU  
LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo-  
nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.  
For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY  
and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on,  
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the TV's AV mode is selected and the VCR goes into play mode.  
(PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety tab is  
removed.)  
MAKE CONNECTION  
Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component  
as shown in the illustration on page 33.  
1
● The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to  
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.  
TURN ON THE VCR  
POWER  
Press POWER.  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
6
SCREEN  
9
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
0
3
CH  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
to move the highlight  
5
5
∞
Press CH  
or TIME SCAN  
∞
bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.  
4
5
ACCESS SPECIAL  
OK  
MENU  
FUNCTION SCREEN  
5
Press CH  
or TIME  
to move the  
∞
FUNCTION  
AUTO TIMER  
SUPERIMPOSE  
AUDIO SELECT  
AUX INPUT  
TIME SCAN  
5
SCAN  
∞
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“SPECIAL FUNCTION”,  
then press OK.  
=SPECIAL FUNCTION  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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ENABLE AV COMPU LINK  
PLAYBACK  
Press CH5 or TIME  
∞
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
SCAN5 to move the  
∞
PAUSE  
=AV COMPU-LINK  
6
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“AV COMPU LINK”.  
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PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
7
8
PERFORM AV COMPU LINK  
PLAYBACK  
0
Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY (if the cassette’s  
record safety tab has been removed, playback begins  
automatically). Linked components are turned on, and  
the TV set to its AV mode, automatically!  
CH  
N O TE:  
Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have.  
Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this  
connection.  
MENU  
TIME SCAN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
PAUSE/  
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
Example  
Your VCR  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Audio/Video  
cable (supplied)  
VIDEO  
IN  
Mini-plug cable  
(not supplied)  
AUDIO IN  
AV COMPU  
LINK II  
(VCR ONLY)  
AV COMPU LINK  
Television  
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Auto Picture compensates for variations in tape characteristics  
to ensure the best possible playback picture. It checks and  
compensates for the condition of the tape at the beginning of  
automatic tracking when playback is selected. The default  
Au to Pictu re  
setting is "ON".  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
Pre p a ra tio n  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
q
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
ACCESS AUTO PICTURE  
SCREEN  
Press CH5∞ or TIME  
MAIN MENU  
5
SCAN ∞ to move the  
PROGRAM SET  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“AUTO PICTURE”, then  
press OK.  
CUSTOM SET  
POWER  
=AUTO PICTURE  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SELECT MODE  
(arrow) to "ON" by pressing  
Move the highlight bar  
AUTO PICTURE  
=ON  
5
4
5
CH5∞ or TIME SCAN ∞.  
0
OFF  
N O TE:  
CH  
When using rental tapes,  
or tapes recorded on other  
VCRs, select "ON" or  
"OFF" as desired to give  
the best picture.  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
OK  
MENU  
Press MENU.  
TIME SCAN  
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Pla y b a ck  
When Auto Picture is activated the VCR will assess the quality  
of the tape the first time it is played back after the cassette is  
loaded.  
To play a tape first perform steps 1 and 2 on page 23 ("Simple  
Playback").  
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START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY.  
● The VCR adjusts the  
playback picture quality  
based on the quality of  
the tape in use.  
1
AUTO PICTURE  
N O TES:  
● The Auto Picture screen only appears at the beginning of  
automatic tracking. However even though the screen doesn't  
appear after that, the Auto Picture function is operative.  
● SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" if the Auto Picture screen  
is to be displayed (੬ pg. 28).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
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Your VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan  
allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in  
the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back  
at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes (੬ pg. 37).  
Tim e Sca n  
TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while  
listening to the audio.  
N O TES:  
● "TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will  
not be heard in TimeScan mode (੬ pg. 38).  
● The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan  
modes.  
● In Pause mode 3 seconds (approx.) of audio will be played  
back repeatedly. (੬ pg. 25)  
● In TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will  
not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video.  
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Audio signal during TimeScan  
Playback tape  
1
2
3
4
5
Sound of 1 , 3 and 5 is heard.  
Sound of 2 and 4 is not heard.  
Output audio signal is normal (monaural) sound.  
Va ria b le -Sp e e d Se a rch /  
Re ve rse Mo tio n Pla y b a ck  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
During playback or still, turn the VCR's TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE ring. It remains at that position even after you  
0
1
release it. Each time it passes a click position, the  
playback speed changes.  
(Refer to the chart on pg 37 for playback speeds).  
OR  
™
During playback, momentarily press TIME SCAN  
or £.  
● To increase the speed in the forward direction, press  
repeatedly to select the various forward search  
£
modes.  
● To decrease the speed in the forward direction, press  
™.  
● To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse play  
mode, continue to press ™ after selecting all the  
forward slow motion modes.  
TIME SCAN  
(Refer to the chart on pg 37 for playback speeds).  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
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TimeScan  
Reverse  
Forward  
Play  
Names of  
special-effects  
playback  
Search  
-7x -5x  
Play Slow-Motion *Still  
Slow-Motion  
1/18x 1/6x  
Search  
Speed  
-3x -1x -1/6x -1/18x  
Audio is  
0
1x  
2x 3x 5x 7x  
Audio is output.  
Audio is Audio is not  
output. output.  
Audio output  
Audio is output.  
not output.  
* Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control's TIME SCAN button.  
● The speed is shown in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx. 5 seconds.  
● The TimeScan search speed is the same for SP and EP recordings.  
● To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
● The playback speed may not change correctly if the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring is turned too quickly.  
● When using the VCR's TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring, the playback speed will change up to 7x and -7x search speeds. Turning  
the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring further will not increase the search speed.  
● Picture may be distorted at the position where the recording speed is switched.  
● The picture may be noisy for a moment when you change the playback speed.  
● During high-speed search with a tape containing both SP and EP recordings, the search speed will change automatically to 7x  
normal playback speed with TimeScan when the recording tape speed switches from EP to SP.  
● Depending on the tape in use, noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted.  
● Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback.  
● In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal.  
● TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback.  
● When material such as music videos where there is non-stop sound (very few breaks in the soundtrack) are viewed at 2x  
normal speed, the audio playback may be faster than normal.  
● When the playback direction is reversed, it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard.  
If you don't want to hear TimeScan audio, set "TIMESCAN AUDIO" to "OFF" (੬ pg. 38).  
Sk ip Se a rch  
SKIP OVER UNWANTED  
SECTIONS  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each  
press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion  
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.  
1
N O TE:  
0
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,  
press PLAY.  
SKIP SEARCH  
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38  
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Tim e Sca n Au d io  
The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select  
ON/OFF as required.  
*The default setting is "ON".  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
q
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
pressingCH5 or TIME SCAN5 , then press OK.  
∞
∞
2
3
ACCESS AUDIO SELECT  
SCREEN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "AUDIO  
SELECT" by pressing  
FUNCTION  
AUTO TIMER  
SUPERIMPOSE  
=AUDIO SELECT  
AUX INPUT  
CH5 or TIME SCAN5  
,
∞
∞
then press OK.  
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
0
CH  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ACCESS TIMESCAN  
AUDIO SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar  
AUDIO SELECT  
(arrow) to "TIMESCAN  
AUDIO" by pressing  
2ND AUDIO  
4
5
AUDIO MONITOR  
=TIMESCAN AUDIO  
HI-FI REC LEVEL  
5
5
OK  
CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞,  
MENU  
then press OK.  
TIME SCAN  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT MODE  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to "ON" or "OFF"  
5
TIMESCAN AUDIO  
=ON  
by pressing CH  
or  
∞
OFF  
5
TIME SCAN  
.
∞
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
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Re co rd O n e Pro g ra m W h ile  
Wa tch in g An o th e r  
Re co rd in g  
Fe a tu re s  
ENGAGE TV MODE  
During recording...  
● Press TV/VCR. The VCR's VCR indicator goes out. (If  
1
2
you are using the RF connection (੬ pg. 6) to view  
the output from your VCR, the TV broadcast being  
recorded disappears.)  
● If you are using the AV connection (੬ pg. 6), to view  
the output from your VCR, change the TV's input  
mode from AV to TV.  
OSD  
SELECT CHANNEL FOR  
VIEWING  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you  
want to watch.  
0
C.RESET  
Disp la y Ela p se d Re co rd in g  
Tim e  
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO  
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter  
resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the  
1
2
tape runs.  
DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON  
SCREEN  
During recording, press OSD at any time to see the  
elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the  
current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds.  
The counter display remains on the screen indicating the  
elapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.  
● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (੬ pg. 28).  
● The indications are not be recorded.  
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Ste re o An d SAP  
(Se co n d Au d io Pro g ra m )  
Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-  
channel TV Sound broadcasts.  
● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during  
stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAP  
program reception.  
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● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied  
by SAP audio.  
To Record Stereo Programs . . .  
. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.  
To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .  
. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (੬ pg. 29).  
To Re co rd SAP Pro g ra m s . . .  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
2
3
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
0
SCREEN  
CH  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
5
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞, then press OK.  
ACCESS AUDIO SELECT  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUDIO SELECT" by  
5
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞, then press OK.  
OK  
MENU  
ACCESS 2ND AUDIO  
TIME SCAN  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "2ND AUDIO" by  
5
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞, then press OK.  
4
5
SELECT MODE  
Move the highlight bar  
2ND AUDIO  
(arrow) to "ON" by  
=ON  
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME  
OFF  
5
SCAN ∞.  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
N O TES:  
SCREEN  
● If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on  
both the Normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program is  
not recorded.  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
6
● If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded  
on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.  
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Hi-Fi Au d io Re co rd in g Le ve l  
Co n tro l  
Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio  
recording level. Normally the preset audio recording level is  
satisfactory, but if the sound you are going to record is too loud  
or too low, adjust the audio recording level while referring to  
the VCR's audio level meters.  
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ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN  
5
5
Press CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞ to move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.  
2
3
4
5
ACCESS AUDIO SELECT SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUDIO SELECT" by  
pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN5 , then press OK.  
∞
∞
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL SCREEN  
5
5
Press CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞ to move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to “HI-FI REC LEVEL”, then press OK.  
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SELECT MODE  
CH  
Move the highlight bar  
HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL  
(arrow) to “MANUAL” by  
PRESET  
=MANUAL  
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME  
5
SCAN ∞.  
PRESS  
(REW)  
PRESS  
(FF)  
FF  
REW  
MIN------ ------MAX  
*
PRESS (5, ) TO SELECT  
∞
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
OK  
ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING  
MENU  
LEVEL  
TIME SCAN  
Press FF or REW.  
● Press FF or REW briefly 5 times to move the on-  
screen's audio levels by one division on the scale. To  
move the audio levels faster, keep FF or REW presssed.  
● Adjust the recording level while watching the VCR's  
audio level meters. Set the level so that maximum  
volume causes the meters to vary between 0dB to 4dB.  
6
7
RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary to exit.  
N O TE:  
Noise will increase if the recording level is too low, while  
distortion will increase if the level is too high.  
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EN  
Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automati-  
cally record a program which will be broadcast at some future  
time.  
The timer record function can be programmed using VCR Plus+  
or On-Screen Timer Programming. (੬ pg. 42 or 44)  
VCR Plu s+  
Tim e r  
During VCR Plus+ and on-screen programming, the Illumi-  
Guide feature tells you which button on the remote control  
must be pressed next by lighting the relevant buttons. The  
Illumi-Guide feature is activated by the ILLUMI GUIDE button  
on the remote control. The Illumi-Guide feature is only active  
when the remote control's TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is set to  
"VCR". (Illumi-Guide is an optional help feature which makes  
programming easier. It is not necessary to use Illumi-Guide to  
program the VCR.)  
Pro g ra m m in g  
● Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+  
Setup" on page 18.  
● Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Make sure the record safety tab is present.  
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
1
q
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN  
To use the Illumi-Guide  
feature press ILLUMI  
VCR PLUS+  
2
GUIDE. The MENU, REW,  
PLAY and FF buttons will  
light.  
Press MENU on the remote  
control.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU  
● The clock must be set in  
order to access the VCR  
0
Plus+ screen. If you haven’t set the clock, the Main  
Menu screen appears when you press MENU. Refer  
to page 7 for the Plug & Play procedure or page 9 for  
the clock setting procedure.  
CANCEL  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following  
buttons will light up: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), CANCEL  
and MENU.  
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER  
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the  
PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV  
program you wish to record.  
OK  
3
MENU  
● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input the  
correct PlusCode number.  
● If the PlusCode number you input is incorrect,  
"ERROR" may appear on the screen to advise you of  
the error. This happens when the PlusCode number is  
for a program which has already passed. "ERROR" is  
displayed for about 4 seconds and the VCR Plus+  
screen reappears (step 2).  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks  
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys  
(0 – 9), CANCEL and MENU.  
ILLUMI GUIDE  
When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature  
● Buttons light or blink on the remote control for  
approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish  
during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the  
button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on. If  
the button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again,  
press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the  
normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons,  
and re-perform the timer programming procedure from the  
beginning.  
● If for some reason the remote control's signal is not received  
by the VCR, press MENU as many times as necessary to  
return to the normal screen and extinguish all  
illuminated buttons, and re-perform the timer programming  
procedure from the beginning.  
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CHECK INPUT DATA  
Press OK and the Program  
screen appears.  
PROGRAM 1  
(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)  
4
The PlusCode number you  
entered and the matching  
Timer-Recording informa-  
tion is displayed on the  
Program screen. Check to  
make sure it’s accurate.  
DATE  
12/24 WED  
12:00 PM  
1:00 PM  
40 SP  
START  
STOP  
CHANNEL  
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY  
SP/EP=REC SPEED)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER  
● To timer-record daily or  
NUMBER "9"  
TIMER  
weekly serials, press DAILY (NUMBER “8”) or  
WEEKLY (NUMBER “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”  
appears on the Program screen. Pressing the button  
again makes each corresponding display disappear.  
● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and, after  
pressing MENU as many times as necessary to access  
the VCR Plus+ screen, input the correct PlusCode  
number.  
0
CANCEL  
CH  
SP/EP  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU  
lights up for about 10 seconds.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/EP.  
OK  
MENU  
5
6
TIME SCAN  
CHECK/ CORRECT INPUT  
DATA  
If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, press  
OK or TIME SCAN ™ £ until the item you want  
to change begins to blink. Then press the appropriate  
5
5
∞
NUMBER keys, CH  
desired setting.  
or TIME SCAN  
to obtain the  
∞
● If you are using a DBS receiver, the BAND indication  
(TV or CATV or DBS) appears at right of the channel  
number display when OK or TIME SCAN ™ £  
is pressed. See "ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER  
USERS" on page 45.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen  
(੬ pg. 47).  
7
8
ENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.  
N O TES:  
● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER  
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.  
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s  
memory backup keeps your selections for approximately  
10 minutes.  
● When timer-recording cable channels received through a  
Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
44  
EN  
You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8  
shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be  
set before you can program the timer (੬ pg. 7 or 9).You can also  
use the optional Illumi-Guide feature, where the relevant buttons  
on the remote control light to tell you which button to press next.  
The Illumi-Guide feature is activated by the ILLUMI GUIDE  
button on the remote control. The Illumi-Guide feature is only  
active when the remote control's TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is  
set to "VCR". (Illumi-Guide is an optional help feature which  
makes programming easier. It is not necessary to use Illumi-Guide  
to program the VCR.)  
O n -Scre e n  
Tim e r  
Pro g ra m m in g  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV  
mode).  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover  
the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR.  
1
● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,  
automatically.  
ACCESS ON-SCREEN  
q
MENU  
To use the Illumi-Guide feature press ILLUMI GUIDE.  
The MENU, REW, PLAY and FF buttons will light.  
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the  
Main Menu screen.  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU  
lights up and OK blinks.  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER  
NUMBER "8"  
ACCESS PROGRAM SET  
SCREEN  
NUMBER "9"  
TIMER  
0
Make sure the highlight bar (arrow) is on "PROGRAM  
SET", then press OK.  
CH  
3
4
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks  
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0  
– 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.  
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER  
Press the appropriate  
NUMBER keys or CH  
PROGRAM 1  
5
∞
or  
5
TIME SCAN  
to select a  
∞
DATE  
START  
STOP  
– –/– –  
OK  
– –:– – AM  
– –:– – AM  
– – SP  
vacant program number,  
then press OK. The first time  
you set the timer program-  
ming function, all the  
MENU  
CHANNEL  
TIME SCAN  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
program numbers will be  
blank; in this case just press  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ILLUMI GUIDE  
OK when the Program Set screen appears.  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks  
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys  
(0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.  
When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature  
● Buttons light or blink on the remote control for  
approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguish  
during timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and the  
button or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on. If  
the button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again,  
press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the  
normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons,  
and re-perform the timer programming procedure from the  
beginning.  
● If for some reason the remote control's signal is not received  
by the VCR, press MENU as many times as necessary to  
return to the normal screen and extinguish all  
illuminated buttons, and re-perform the timer programming  
procedure from the beginning.  
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EXAMPLE  
SET PROGRAM  
If you program the VCR to timer  
record a show on December 24  
on channel 40 from 12:00 noon  
to 1:00 PM in SP mode, the  
screen will look like this:  
PROGRAM 1  
INFORMATION  
DATE  
START  
STOP  
12/24 WED  
12:00 PM  
1:00 PM  
40 SP  
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date,  
start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5 or  
∞
CHANNEL  
5
6
TIME SCAN5 to set AM/PM and tape speed (SP or  
∞
EP). Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape  
speed settings.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
* If you are using a DBS receiver, see "ATTENTION FOR  
DBS RECEIVER USERS" in the right column.  
● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the  
channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.  
ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS  
5
● It is possible to set all information using the CH ∞ or  
If you are using a DBS receiver  
(unless "DBS RECEIVER OUT-  
5
TIME SCAN ∞ button.  
PROGRAM 1  
(In this case, press OK after each setting.) Do not use  
the CH ∞ or TIME SCAN∞ button to set the date.  
● At the Program Set screen, the setting that can be set  
blinks. When setting of a highlighted item is completed,  
the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item.  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks  
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys  
(0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.  
PUT" is set to "OFF" ੬ pg.21),  
the BAND indication (TV or  
CATV or DBS) appears to the  
right of the channel number dis-  
play. If the channel number that  
has been entered requires that  
the band be set, the BAND in-  
dication starts blinking:  
DATE  
START  
STOP  
12/24 WED  
12:00 PM  
1:00 PM  
CHANNEL  
110 DBS SP  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
** You can record selected programs at the same time  
every weekday, or once a week. Before entering the  
month, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9”  
(WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears.  
Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.  
For weekly recording, the desired date for the day of  
the week must be entered.  
a- TV  
: To timer-record a regular TV program received  
on the VCR.  
b- CATV : To timer-record a cable TV program received on  
the VCR, or through a cable box (unless  
"CABLE BOX OUTPUT" is set to "OFF" ੬ pg.16).  
c- DBS : To timer-record a satellite program received  
through a DBS receiver.  
Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN5 to select the appropriate  
∞
band, then press OK.  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
● If "BAND" is set to "TV" at the Band screen (੬ pg.13),  
CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen; if it is  
set to "CATV", TV will not be displayed.  
To change any of the settings, press OK or TIME SCAN  
™ £ until the item you want to change begins  
blinking. Then set as in step 5.  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks  
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys  
(0 – 9), TIME SCAN, CANCEL and MENU.  
N O TES:  
● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER  
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory  
backup keeps your selections for approximately 10 minutes.  
● If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date and  
time, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.  
● If you enter a start time that has already passed, "ERROR"  
appears on the screen and blinks.  
● Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.  
● After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off  
automatically.  
● You can program the timer while a regular recording is in  
progress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.  
● If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, the  
cassette is automatically ejected.  
● When timer-recording cable or satellite channels through an  
external tuner, be sure to keep the cable box or satellite  
receiver's power ON.  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen  
(੬ pg. 47).  
7
8
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, all buttons  
go out.  
ENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
46  
EN  
Ch e ck An d Ca n ce l Pro g ra m s  
DISENGAGE TIMER  
Press TIMER, then press POWER.  
1
q
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
2
ACCESS PROGRAM SET  
SCREEN  
5
5
Press CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞ to move the highlight  
POWER  
bar (arrow) to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.  
3
4
CHECK PROGRAM  
INFORMATION  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
5
5
Press CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞ to check the programs  
in succession.  
TIMER  
0
CANCEL  
CH  
To Ca n ce l A Pro g ra m . . .  
CANCEL A PROGRAM  
Press CANCEL.  
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.  
5
OK  
MENU  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
TIME SCAN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there are  
still programs remaining, go to step 7.  
6
RE-ENGAGE TIMER  
Press TIMER again.  
7
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47  
Au to Tim e r  
When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically  
engaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automatically  
disengaged when the VCR is powered back on.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
q
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by  
5
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞, then press OK.  
2
3
ACCESS AUTO TIMER  
SCREEN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO TIMER" by  
5
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞, then press OK.  
Now skip to step 2 of the procedure below.  
TIMER  
Or, during on-screen timer programming ...  
0
CH  
ACCESS AUTO TIMER  
SCREEN  
In step 7 in the VCR Plus+ Timer Programming (੬ pg. 42)  
or On-Screen Timer Programming procedure (੬ pg. 44),  
1
2
press MENU.  
SELECT MODE  
OK  
Move the highlight bar  
(arrow) to your choice  
("ON" or "OFF") by  
MENU  
AUTO TIMER  
ON  
=OFF  
TIME SCAN  
5
pressing CH ∞ or TIME  
5
SCAN ∞.  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
3
N O TE:  
For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR  
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To  
disengage the timer, press TIMER.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
48  
EN  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after  
recording is finished.  
In sta n t Tim e r  
Re co rd in g  
(ITR)  
START RECORDING  
Press REC on the front panel.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
Press REC again. REC blinks and 0:30 appears on the  
front display panel.  
2
SET RECORDING  
DURATION  
If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording  
q
3
time by 30 minutes.  
N O TES:  
● You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's  
front panel.  
● After you set the ITR time, the previous display reappears.  
● To check the remaining time, press REC once during record-  
ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5  
seconds. Be careful not to press REC again within these 5  
seconds, or you will round the recording time up to the next  
30 minute increment.  
V C R  
REC  
SP  
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EDITING  
EN  
49  
You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Ed it To O r  
Fro m An o th e r  
Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT  
and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO  
IN and AUDIO IN connectors.  
1
● When using your VCR as the recorder and a monaural  
VCR as the player, connect the player’s AUDIO OUT  
connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on the recorder.  
VCR  
LOAD CASSETTES  
VIDEO OUT  
Insert the playback cassette into the player and the  
cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.  
Player  
Your VCR  
2
3
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
MODE  
Set to AUX. With this VCR, press NUMBER key “0” (AU  
appears on the front display panel in place of a channel  
number).  
N O TE:  
AUDIO OUT  
When using this VCR as the recorder, make sure to select  
"FRONT" or "REAR" (depending on which input connectors  
you use) at the Aux Input Screen. (To select the correct AUX  
input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit  
From A Camcorder" section, ੬ pg. 50.)  
Audio/Video cable  
(supplied)  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
START PLAYER  
Set to its play mode.  
4
5
N O TE:  
If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD  
disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before  
pressing PLAY (੬ pg. 28).  
Recorder  
Another VCR  
START RECORDER  
Set to its record mode.  
N O TE:  
If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS  
receiver make sure that the correct input ("FRONT" or "REAR") is  
selected after you have finished editing (੬ step 10, page 51).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
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EDITING (cont.)  
50  
EN  
You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the  
recorder.  
Ed it Fro m A  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO  
OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s  
Ca m co rd e r  
1
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.  
● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is  
used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR.  
The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to  
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.  
AUDIO IN  
Recorder  
Your VCR  
● If connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output,  
connect the audio output connector on the  
camcorder to AUDIO IN L of the VCR.  
q
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.  
To rear panel PAUSE/  
2
3
4
5
SPECIAL FUNCTION connector  
Mini-plug cable (not supplied)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
MODE  
Audio/Video cable  
(supplied)  
Press NUMBER key “0” to set to AUX.  
VIDEO  
OUT  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
Camcorder  
AUDIO OUT  
EDIT  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Player  
Press CH5 or TIME SCAN5 to move the highlight  
∞
∞
bar (arrow) to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.  
If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped  
camcorder — step 6  
If not — step 9  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ACCESS SPECIAL  
0
NUMBER "0"  
FUNCTION SCREEN  
CH  
Press CH5 or TIME SCAN5 to move the highlight  
∞
∞
bar (arrow) to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.  
6
7
SELECT MODE  
Press CH5 or TIME  
∞
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
SCAN5 to move the  
∞
=PAUSE  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
“PAUSE”.  
AV COMPU-LINK  
OK  
MENU  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
TIME SCAN  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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RETURN TO FUNCTION  
SET SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
8
q
ACCESS AUX INPUT  
SCREEN  
5
5
Press CH ∞ or TIME SCAN ∞ to move the highlight  
bar (arrow) to “AUX INPUT”, then press OK.  
9
SELECT INPUT  
If you are connecting the  
AUX INPUT  
AV cable to the AV  
connectors on the front of  
the VCR, move the  
= FRONT  
10  
REAR  
highlight bar (arrow) to  
"FRONT" by pressing  
5
5
∞
CH ∞ or TIME SCAN  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
. If you are connecting the  
AV cable to the AV  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
connectors on the back of the VCR, move the highlight  
5
bar (arrow) to "REAR" by pressing CH ∞ or TIME  
5
SCAN ∞ .  
0
RETURN TO NORMAL  
CH  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
11  
12  
START PLAYER  
Set the camcorder to its play mode.  
OK  
MENU  
N O TE:  
If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD  
disable feature then set its superimpose or display  
feature to OFF before pressing play.  
TIME SCAN  
START RECORDER  
Set your VCR to its record mode.  
● If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC  
camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into  
Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction  
manual.)  
13  
N O TE:  
If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS  
receiver make sure that the correct input ("FRONT" or "REAR") is  
selected after you have finished editing (੬ step 10).  
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EDITING (cont.)  
52  
EN  
Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new  
material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are  
replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack  
remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio  
track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.  
Use your VCR as the recorder.  
In se rt Ed itin g  
Source tape  
Recorder  
Your VCR  
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE  
q
Before insert editing  
After insert editing  
Normal audio  
track  
Recorded tape  
Video/Hi-Fi  
audio track  
Audio/Video cable  
(supplied)  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Audio/Video  
signal  
Connect the player's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT  
connectors to your VCR's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN on  
the front panel.  
1
2
SET INPUT MODE  
Another VCR  
Press NUMBER key "0". "AU" appears in place of a  
channel number.  
Player  
● Be sure to select the correct AUX input connector at  
the Aux Input screen. (To select the correct AUX input  
connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit  
From A Camcorder" section ੬ pg. 50).  
LOCATE END POINT  
Load the recording cassette into your VCR, and play it  
back to determine the edit-out point (the end of the  
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN ™£ and PAUSE.  
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
RESET THE COUNTER  
Press C.RESET to change the counter display to  
"0H00M00S".  
0
4
5
C.RESET  
LOCATE START POINT  
Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the  
segment to be replaced) using the JOG/TIME SCAN  
SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN ™£ and PAUSE.  
● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point.  
PAUSE  
TIME SCAN  
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ENGAGE INSERT EDITING  
Press INSERT.  
● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. (REC, PLAY  
and PAUSE light up on the front display panel.)  
● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the  
input source you are going to record.  
6
7
q
START EDITING  
Load the source cassette and play back the segment  
that is to be inserted. When you reach the start of the  
section of the source tape that you wish to insert, press  
PLAY to start the tape in your VCR; Insert Editing begins  
at this point.  
● PLAY and REC are displayed on the front display  
panel.  
END INSERT EDITING  
At counter "0H00M00S", Insert Editing will stop automati-  
cally and both tapes will continue running in the Play  
mode. if you wish to stop Insert Editing before the  
specified edit-out point, press C.RESET.  
8
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
FO R AV IN SERT EDITIN G  
If you want to replace the picture, Hi-Fi audio soundtrack and  
normal audio soundtrack all at the same time...  
In step 6 above, after you press INSERT, press A. DUB. also.  
(REC and PLAY blink and PAUSE lights up on the display panel.)  
0
C.RESET  
N O TES:  
● Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab  
has been removed.  
● In insert editing, the recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by  
the previous recording to be replaced. If the previous  
recording's speed changes within a single edit, the inserted  
picture will be distorted at the switching point.  
● A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit  
may become erased.  
● Insert Editing is also possible using the rear connectors.  
When using these connectors, be sure to select the correct  
AUX input connector at the Aux Input screen. To select the  
correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from  
the "Edit From A Camcorder" section, ੬ pg. 50.  
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54  
EN  
Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously  
recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the  
recorder.  
Audio Dubbing  
Normal audio track  
Pre-recorded tape  
Video/Hi-Fi audio  
track  
Audio-dubbed tape  
A. DUB  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect an audio component to the AUDIO IN L + R  
connectors on the VCR's front panel. *When connect-  
ing monaural equipment, use only the VCR's AUDIO  
IN L connector.  
1
2
Audio cable  
SET INPUT MODE  
Press NUMBER key "0" on the remote control. "AU"  
appears in place of a channel number.  
● Be sure to select the correct AUX input connector at  
the AUX Input Screen. (To select the correct AUX input  
connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit From  
A Camcorder" section, ੬ pg. 50.)  
Audio component  
(CD player etc.)  
LOCATE START POINT  
Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your VCR,  
and press PAUSE when you find the point where you  
want to start dubbing.  
3
4
ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING  
N O TES:  
Press A. DUB.  
● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the  
normal soundtrack is automatically selected. If you wish to  
hear the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi + Normal soundtracks),  
refer to the "Select The Soundtrack" section (੬ pg. 29) and  
select the soundtrack you wish to hear.  
● Your VCR enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.  
(REC blinks, PLAY and PAUSE light up on the front  
display panel.)  
● Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches  
"0H00M00S", and the VCR enters the Play mode. Check the  
counter reading before dubbing.  
● Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear AUDIO IN  
connectors. When using these connectors, be sure to select  
the correct AUX input connector at the Aux Input screen. To  
select the correct Aux Input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 –  
11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section ੬ pg. 50.  
● Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has  
had its record safety tab removed.  
● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, refer to the "Select  
The Soundtrack" section (੬ pg. 29) to select the soundtrack  
you wish to hear.  
● Picture may be distorted during Audio Dubbing Pause.  
● It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted  
material without the consent of the copyright owner.  
START DUBBING  
Engage the audio source component's Play mode, then  
press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio  
dubbing begins at this point.  
5
6
● REC blinks and PLAY is displayed on the front display  
panel.  
● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press  
PLAY to resume dubbing.  
END AUDIO DUBBING  
Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage  
the audio component's Stop mode.  
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EN  
55  
TV Mu lti-Bra n d Re m o te  
Co n tro l  
The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC  
remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs  
listed below.  
POWER  
The TV brand code is factory preset to control JVC TVs.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
TURN ON THE TV  
Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.  
NUMBER  
1
0
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
MODE  
CH  
VOL. +/–  
Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR's  
remote control to TV.  
2
SET TV BRAND CODE  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER  
on the VCR's remote control, enter your TV’s brand  
3
code using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.  
Follow the example shown at bottom left.  
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the  
TV, you don’t have to repeat this step until you  
replace your remote control’s batteries.  
● PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not  
function with one code, try entering the other.  
OPERATE TV  
First, press POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s power  
goes off as it should. If it does, try other operations.  
4
5
● The POWER, TV/VCR, CH ∞, VOL +/– and  
NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to  
operate the TV. *For some brands of TV, you must  
press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.  
● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/  
CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCR.  
N O TE:  
Depending on the kind of TV, there may be cases where some  
or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.  
TV BRAND NAME  
JVC  
BRAND CODE  
01  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
02  
03  
04, 11  
05  
SHARP  
06  
SONY  
07  
(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 05:  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
08  
POWER  
STOP  
09  
0
5
Release  
HITACHI  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
10  
12  
Hold  
down  
13  
Press in succession  
SEARS  
13  
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EN  
Ca b le Bo x Mu lti-Bra n d  
Re m o te Co n tro l  
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands  
of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more  
than one code. If your cable box does not function with a  
specified code, try other codes.  
POWER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
TURN ON THE CABLE BOX  
Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.  
NUMBER  
1
0
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
MODE  
CH  
Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR’s  
remote control to CABLE/DBS.  
2
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND  
While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote  
control, use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable box  
3
brand number from the chart at bottom left and then  
pressSTOP.  
Follow the example shown below.  
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the  
cable box, you don't have to repeat this step until you  
replace the remote control's batteries.  
OPERATE CABLE BOX  
First, press POWER to see if the cable box’s power goes  
5
off as it should. If it does, try other functions (CH  
and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the  
cable box).  
∞
4
● For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTER  
after having pressed the NUMBER keys.  
● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/  
CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCR.  
N O TES:  
● You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and  
the cable box brand for your Controller (੬ pg. 17) separately.  
The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your  
remote control is different from the list of brands that can be  
controlled by your controller.  
● It is possible that the remote control will not operate your cable  
box even if the cable box’s channels automatically change  
during timer recording using the Controller.  
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME  
CURTIS  
BRAND CODE  
09, 10  
08  
GEMINI  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08  
● It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cable  
box and a DBS receiver at the same time. You can only set the  
remote control to operate one of these units at a time.  
15, 16, 17, 18  
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08  
19, 20, 21  
13, 14  
JERROLD  
OAK  
PIONEER  
REGAL  
15, 16, 17, 18  
08, 13  
(Ex.) To set remote control to OAK 19:  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
09, 10  
POWER  
STOP  
1
9
Release  
19, 20, 21  
08, 13  
SL MARX  
TELEVIEW  
08, 13  
Hold  
down  
VIDEOWAY  
ZENITH  
11, 12  
Press in succession  
11, 12  
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DBS Re ce ive r Mu lti-Bra n d  
Re m o te Co n tro l  
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands  
of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below.  
POWER  
TURN ON THE DBS  
RECEIVER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Turn the power on using the DBS receiver’s remote  
NUMBER  
control.  
1
0
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
MODE  
CH  
Set the TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch on the VCR’s  
remote control to CABLE/DBS.  
2
ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND  
While holding down POWER on the VCR's remote  
control, use the NUMBER keys to enter the DBS receiver  
3
brand number from the chart below and then press STOP.  
Follow the example shown at bottom left.  
● Once you have set the remote control to operate the  
DBS receiver, you don't have to repeat this step until  
you replace the remote control's batteries.  
OPERATE DBS RECEIVER  
First, press POWER to see if the DBS receiver’s power  
goes off as it should. If it does, try other functions  
4
(CH5 and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate  
∞
the DBS receiver).  
● For some brands of DBS receiver, you must press  
ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.  
● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/  
CABLE/DBS/VCR switch to VCR.  
N O TES:  
● You must set the DBS receiver brand for your remote control  
and the DBS receiver brand for your Controller (੬ pg. 22)  
separately.  
● It is possible that the remote control will not operate your DBS  
receiver even if the DBS receiver’s channels automatically  
change during timer recording using the Controller.  
● Though ECHOSTAR has a number of different remote codes,  
this remote control is applicable only to one of those codes  
preset at the factory.  
● It's not possible to set the remote control for both your DBS  
receiver and a cable box at the same time. You can only set  
the remote control to operate one of these units at a time.  
DBS BRAND NAME  
BRAND CODE  
(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 80:  
RCA (DSS)  
80  
81  
90  
91  
POWER  
STOP  
8
SONY (DSS)  
PRIMESTAR  
ECHOSTAR  
0
Release  
Hold  
down  
Press in succession  
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Co n tro l Tw o JVC VCRs  
58  
EN  
The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC  
VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set this  
VCR so it responds to remote commands only when the switch is  
set to B, and another VCR so it responds to commands when the  
switch is set to A. The switch is preset to A because this VCR  
normally responds to A-code signals. Follow steps 1 – 4 to set this  
VCR to respond to B-code commands.  
POWER  
A/B CODE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
UNPLUG VCR'S POWER  
CORD  
0
Unplug from the AC outlet.  
1
SET A/ B CODE SWITCH  
Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control to B.  
2
PLUG IN POWER CORD  
Plug back in to the AC outlet.  
3
TURN VCR POWER ON  
Press POWER on the remote.  
4
The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.  
To set the VCR to respond to A code signals again, repeat the  
above procedures setting the A/B CODE switch to A, instead of  
B, in step 2.  
You can control two VCRs with the same remote control by  
switching the remote's code between A and B.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
EN  
59  
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily  
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.  
PO W ER  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The power won’t come on.  
● The power cord is disconnected.  
Connect the power cord.  
2. The clock works, but the VCR’s  
power won’t come on.  
● The TIMER mode is engaged with  
Auto Timer set to "OFF" (੬ pg. 47).  
Press TIMER to disengage.  
3. The remote control won’t function.  
● The batteries are discharged.  
● The A/B CODE switch is in the  
wrong position.  
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
Re-perform the A/B Code setting  
(੬ pg. 58).  
● The TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is  
in the wrong position.  
Set the switch to the position  
corresponding with the unit you want  
to operate.  
TAPE TRAN SPO RT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The cassette gets stuck partway  
during loading, and is ejected.  
● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.  
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  
2. The tape stops during rewind or  
fast forward.  
● The Counter Memory indicator  
(“M”) is lit on the front display  
panel.  
Press C.MEMORY to disengage the  
Counter Memory mode and extin-  
guish the indicator (੬ pg. 31).  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The tape is running but the picture  
won’t appear.  
Set the channel selector to channel 3  
or 4.  
● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-  
tion (੬ pg. 6), the channel selector  
on the TV is set incorrectly.  
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.  
● If you’re using the AV connection  
(੬ pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to  
the wrong mode.  
2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack.  
● Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust  
the tracking manually (੬ pg. 26).  
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 soundtrack cannot be  
heard.  
● The AUDIO MONITOR option at  
the Audio Select screen was set  
incorrectly.  
Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"  
(੬ pg. 29).  
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60  
EN  
RECO RDIN G  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Recording won’t start.  
● There’s no cassette loaded.  
Insert a cassette.  
● The loaded cassette has had its  
record safety tab removed.  
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 won’t record  
properly.  
● The VCR has been set to its AUX  
mode by mistake.  
Set the VCR to the appropriate  
channel.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.  
●The VCRs or the camcorder and the  
VCR have been incorrectly con-  
nected.  
Refer to the directions and the  
illustration under “Edit To Or From  
Another VCR” (੬ pg. 49) or “Edit  
From A Camcorder” (੬ pg. 50) and  
properly connect the units.  
● The power to one or more of the  
units has not been turned on.  
● The recorder’s input mode has been  
set incorrectly.  
Make sure the power to all units is on.  
Select the recorder’s appropriate  
input mode at the Aux Input Screen  
(੬ pg. 51).  
TIMER RECO RDIN G  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
● The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
Set the clock and/or timer correctly.  
● The timer is not engaged.  
Press TIMER and check to make sure  
that TIMER appears on the front  
display panel.  
● The VCR has not been set up properly.  
Re-perform the set-up procedures.  
Make sure you have compensated for  
Guide Channel and VCR or cable  
box channel number mismatches  
(੬ pg. 18).  
● Timer recording is in progress.  
Timer programming can’t be performed  
when timer recording is in progress.  
Wait until it finishes.  
2. On-screen timer programming  
won’t work.  
3. TIMER and ] on the front  
● The timer is engaged but there’s no  
cassette loaded.  
Load a cassette with the record safety  
tab intact, or with the hole covered  
with adhesive tape.  
display panel won’t 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.  
4. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, and TIMER and ] on the  
front display panel won’t stop  
blinking.  
5. TIMER blinks for 10 seconds and  
the timer mode is disengaged.  
● TIMER has been pressed when there  
are no programs in memory, or the  
timer record program information  
has not been programmed correctly.  
Check the programmed data and re-  
program as necessary, then press  
TIMER again.  
6. The cassette is automatically  
ejected, the power shuts off and  
TIMER and ] won’t stop  
blinking.  
● The end of tape was reached during  
timer recording.  
The program may not have been  
recorded in its entirety. Next time  
make sure you have enough time on  
the tape to record the entire program.  
● The Controller is not properly  
connected to the VCR.  
Connect the Controller correctly  
(੬ pg. 15).  
7. Cable channels are not automatically  
switched during timer recording.  
● The output channel selected in the  
Cable Box Output screen is incorrect.  
After confirming your cable box’s  
output channel number, re-access the  
Cable Box Output screen and select  
the correct number (੬ pg. 16).  
Make sure the power is on before  
timer recording starts.  
● The cable box’s power is off.  
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61  
8. Satellite channels are not automati-  
cally switched during timer  
recording.  
● The Controller is not properly  
connected to the VCR.  
● The output channel selected in the  
DBS Receiver Output screen is  
incorrect.  
Connect the Controller correctly  
(੬ pg. 20).  
After confirming your DBS receiver’s  
output channel number, re-access the  
DBS Receiver Output screen and  
select the correct number (੬ pg. 21).  
Set the correct DBS Receiver brand  
code (੬ pg. 22).  
● The VCR is not set correctly to  
control the DBS Receiver  
● The DBS receiver’s power is off.  
Make sure the power is on before  
timer recording starts.  
9. Timer recording begins as sched-  
uled, but the channel is always  
incorrect.  
● Even though you don't use an  
external Cable Box, "CABLE BOX  
OUTPUT" is set to "ON".  
Set "CABLE BOX OUTPUT" to "OFF"  
(੬ pg. 16).  
10.We moved, and now VCR Plus+  
doesn’t work properly.  
● The receivable stations in the new area  
are received on different channels than  
those in the previous area.  
Re-perform the VCR Plus+ setup  
procedure (੬ pg. 18).  
11.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on  
the VCR Plus+ 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. 46).  
O THER PRO BLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
● Those channels have been preset to  
be skipped.  
If you need the skipped channels,  
restore them (੬ pg. 14).  
Press PAUSE to pause the recording,  
change channels, then press PLAY to  
resume recording.  
2. The channel can’t be changed.  
● Recording is in progress.  
3. The remote control won’t operate  
my TV or cable box or DBS receiver.  
● The TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR switch is  
set to the wrong position.  
● The remote control brand setting is  
incorrect.  
Set the switch to the correct position.  
Re-set the remote control to the  
correct brand (੬ pg. 55 or 56 or 57).  
Select a different Host Channel during  
the Semi-Auto setting procedure  
(੬ pg. 10), or perform the Manual  
setting procedure (੬ pg. 11).  
4. Even though Auto or Semi-Auto  
clock setting has been selected, the  
clock is incorrect.  
● The clock setting data received from  
the Host Channel is incorrect.  
ATTENTION:  
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the  
VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then  
plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything appears normal resume operating the VCR as  
usual.  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
62  
EN  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
Q. 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?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
resume points.  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
the heads.  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pause  
mode?  
A. No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode  
after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused  
during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts  
off automatically after 5 minutes.  
Q. During search, still 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 to return to normal playback will restore the  
picture.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.  
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal  
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be  
concerned about this?  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel.  
Is there a problem?  
A. No, it is normal.  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording  
in progress.  
Q. When playing back programs that have been timer-  
recorded with consecutive times (such one program  
from 8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to  
10:00), the picture becomes momentarily distorted  
at the point where the first program ends and the  
second program begins. Is this a malfunction?  
A. No. This is normal.  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you won't see  
the tape's or broadcast program's picture as it is  
replaced by the on-screen menu. The audio from the  
tape or broadcast program will be present during the  
setting of the timer.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find  
the program I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
Q. During playback, on-screen operational indicators  
sometimes jitter. Why does this happen?  
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not  
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen  
indicators) may occur.  
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INDEX  
EN  
63  
List O f Te rm s  
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.  
A
L
A/B Code ....................................................................58  
Add Channel ...............................................................14  
AFC.............................................................................14  
Audio Dubbing ...........................................................54  
Audio Monitor ............................................................29  
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................12  
Auto Clock Setting ...................................................... 11  
Auto Daylight Saving Time .......................................... 11  
Auto Picture ................................................................34  
Auto Timer ..................................................................47  
Automatic Tracking .....................................................26  
Aux Input ....................................................................50  
AV Compu Link Playback ...........................................32  
AV Connection .............................................................6  
Language Selection .......................................................8  
M
Main Menu ...................................................................8  
Manual Channel Setting ..............................................14  
Manual Clock Setting .................................................. 11  
Manual Tracking .........................................................26  
MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) Code Setting.....................55  
N
Next-Function Memory ...............................................31  
O
On-Screen Display ......................................................28  
On-Screen Timer Programming ...................................44  
On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................44  
Override Auto Clock Setting..........................................9  
B
Band ...........................................................................13  
P
C
PBS Channel .................................................................7  
Playback .....................................................................23  
Plug & Play ...................................................................7  
Cable Box ...................................................................15  
Cable Box Brand Setting..............................................17  
Cable Box Controller...................................................15  
Cancel Program ..........................................................46  
Cassette Adapter.................................... ......................23  
Check Program ...........................................................46  
Connection to TV ..........................................................6  
Contents........................................................................5  
Counter Memory .........................................................31  
Counter Reset..............................................................31  
R
Record Safety Tab .......................................................24  
Recording ...................................................................24  
Repeat Playback..........................................................31  
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................36  
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ...................................25  
RF Connection ..............................................................6  
D
S
DBS Receiver ..............................................................20  
DBS Receiver Brand Setting ........................................22  
DBS Receiver Controller .............................................20  
Delete Channel ...........................................................14  
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................40  
Second Audio .............................................................40  
Select Cable Box Output Channel ...............................16  
Select DBS Receiver Output Channel ..........................21  
Semi-Auto Clock Setting..............................................10  
Skip Search .................................................................37  
Slow Motion Playback ................................................25  
Specifications ..............................................................67  
Still Picture Playback...................................................25  
Superimpose ...............................................................28  
E
Editing.........................................................................49  
F
Frame-by-Frame Playback ...........................................25  
Function Setting ..........................................................28  
T
G
Tape Position Indicator ................................................26  
Tape Speed Setting ......................................................24  
TimeScan ....................................................................36  
TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring ..........................................36  
Time Zone Selection ................................................... 11  
Tuner Setting ...............................................................12  
Guide Channel Map ....................................................19  
Guide Channel Setting ................................................19  
H
Host Channel Selection ...............................................10  
I
V
Illumi Guide ................................................................42  
Index Search ...............................................................30  
Insert Cassette .............................................................23  
Insert Editing ...............................................................52  
Instant ReView ............................................................30  
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................48  
Variable-Speed Search ................................................36  
VCR Plus+ ...................................................................18  
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ...................................42  
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ........................................42  
Video Stabilizer ...........................................................27  
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INDEX (cont.)  
64  
EN  
FRO N T VIEW  
1
2 3 4  
5
6
7
8
REW  
FF  
POWER  
REC  
q
JOG  
MENU  
CH  
OK  
INSERT  
A. DUB  
SHUTTLE  
+8  
4
V C R  
REC SAP ST  
0
SP/EP  
PAUSE  
STOP/EJECT  
PLAY  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
M
AM  
PM  
SP  
6
10  
–20dB  
NORM  
VIDEO (MONO)L  
–
AUDIO  
–
R
L
R
TIMER  
H
M
S
9
0 !  
@
# $ % ^  
& *  
1 MENU Button (੬ pg. 8)  
2 Power On/Off Button (੬ pg. 8)  
0 Instant REVIEW Button (੬ pg. 30)  
! Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (੬ pg. 24)  
@ Front Display Panel (੬ pg. 65)  
# Remote Control Sensor  
5
3 Channel [CH] ∞ Button (੬ pg. 24)  
4 OK Button (੬ pg. 8)  
5 Cassette Loading Slot  
6 Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 24)  
7 JOG Dial (੬ pg. 25)  
$ INSERT Button (੬ pg. 53)  
% Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button (੬ pg. 54)  
^ PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 25)  
8 TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring (੬ pg. 36)  
9 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (੬ pg. 50)  
& STOP/EJECT Button (੬ pg. 23)  
* PLAY Button (੬ pg. 23)  
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65  
REAR VIEW  
2 3  
4
1
OUT  
IN  
ANTENNA  
IN  
VIDEO  
(MONO)  
PAUSE/  
SPECIAL  
FUNCTION  
VHF/UHF  
TV  
CH3 CH4  
L
CABLE  
BOX  
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
5 6  
7 8  
1 Power Cord (੬ pg. 6)  
6 CABLE BOX Connector (੬ pg. 15, 20)  
7 Channel 3/4 Switch (੬ pg. 6)  
8 TV OUT Connector (੬ pg. 6)  
2 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (੬ pg. 49)  
3 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (੬ pg. 49)  
4 ANTENNA IN Connector (੬ pg. 6)  
5 PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION Connector  
● Remote PAUSE Connector (੬ pg. 50)  
● AV COMPU-LINK Connector (੬ pg. 32)  
FRO N T DISPLAY PAN EL  
1
2
7
5 6  
3
4
+8  
4
V C R  
SAP ST  
SP  
REC  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
M
0
AM  
PM  
6
10  
–20dB  
NORM  
L
R
TIMER  
H
M
S
8
9 0 ! @ #  
$
1 Audio Level meter (੬ pg. 41)  
2 Play Mode Indicator  
3 Recording Mode Indicator  
8 Audio Output mode indicator (੬ pg. 29)  
9 Pause Mode Indicator  
0 “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
Instant Timer Recording Indicator (੬ pg. 48)  
4 VCR Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 39)  
5 Multi-Channel TV Sound Indicators (੬ pg. 40)  
6 AM/PM Indicators (੬ pg. 7)  
7 Clock Display (੬ pg. 7)  
! Counter Memory Mark (੬ pg. 31)  
@ Tape Speed Indicators (੬ pg. 24)  
# Timer Mode Indicator  
$ Channel Display [“AU” for AUX mode]  
Counter Display (੬ pg. 23)  
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66  
EN  
REMO TE CO N TRO L  
1 Instant REVIEW Button (੬ pg. 30)  
POWER  
2 A/B Code Select Switch (੬ pg. 58)  
3 NUMBER Buttons (੬ pg. 24, 42)  
4 “AUX” Mode Select Button (੬ pg. 50)  
5 CANCEL Button (੬ pg. 46)  
$
%
^
1
A
B
ENTER  
2
OSD  
1
4
7
C.RESET  
CANCEL  
CH SKIP  
2
3
Counter [C.] RESET (੬ pg. 31)  
3
4
5
6
7
5
6
Channel [CH.] SKIP Button (੬ pg. 14)  
6 Volume [VOL] +/– Buttons (੬ pg. 55)  
7 DISPLAY Button (੬ pg. 31)  
8 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (੬ pg. 24)  
9 Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 23)  
0 PLAY Button (੬ pg. 23)  
! Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 24)  
@ Counter [C.] MEMORY Button (੬ pg. 31)  
ADD Button (੬ pg. 14)  
# MENU Button (੬ pg. 8)  
$ POWER ON/OFF Button (੬ pg. 8)  
% ENTER Button (੬ pg. 24)  
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (੬ pg. 28)  
^ DAILY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 43)  
& WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 43)  
* TIMER Button (੬ pg. 43)  
DAILY (M–F)  
WEEKLY  
8
AUX  
9
&
TIMER  
0
*
(
)
TV  
VOL.  
CH  
CABLE DBS  
TV  
VCR  
SP/EP DISPLAY TV/VCR  
(VIDEO)  
8
9
q
w
e
PLAY  
STOP  
0
!
@
r
t
y
#
5
( Channel [CH] ∞ Buttons (੬ pg. 24)  
) TV/VCR Button (੬ pg. 39)  
q TV/CABLE/DBS/VCR Switch (੬ pg. 55)  
w Fast-Forward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 23)  
e PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 25)  
u
i
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
r STOP Button (੬ pg. 23)  
t SKIP SEARCH Button (੬ pg. 37)  
y OK Button (੬ pg. 8)  
u TIME SCAN Button (੬ pg. 8, 36)  
i ILLUMI GUIDE Button (੬ pg. 42)  
Installing Batteries  
How To Use  
The remote control can operate most of your VCR's  
functions.  
1
2
Open the battery compartment cover.  
Insert 2 "AA"-size batteries (provided) in the direction  
indicated under the battery cover.  
Replace the cover.  
1
2
3
Point the remote control toward the sensor window.  
Press the appropriate operation button.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote control  
is about 8 m.  
3
N O TES:  
● This remote control can also operate various brands of  
TVs, Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers. For instructions, ੬  
pg. 55 – 57.  
● If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its  
batteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and then  
try again.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
EN  
67  
GENERAL  
TIMER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Temperature  
: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz  
: 21 W  
Clock reference  
Program capacity  
: Quartz  
: 1-year programmable timer/  
8 programs  
Operating  
Storage  
Operating position  
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)  
: Horizontal only  
Memory backup time  
: Approx. 10 min.  
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 340 mm  
(15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 13 -7/16")  
: 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)  
ACCESSORIES  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable (F-type),  
Infrared remote control unit,  
“AA” battery x 2,  
Audio/Video Cable,  
Controller  
Weight  
Format  
: VHS NTSC standard  
Maximum recording time  
SP  
: 210 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
EP  
: 630 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.  
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
Signal system  
: NTSC-type color signal and  
EIA monochrome signal, 525  
lines/60 fields  
Recording/  
Playback system  
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head  
helical scan system  
: 45 dB  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Horizontal resolution  
Frequency range  
Normal audio  
Hi-Fi audio  
Input/Output  
: 240 lines  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
: RCA connectors (IN x 2,  
OUT x 1)  
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.)  
68  
EN  
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER  
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722  
Dear customer:  
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event  
that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the  
Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty  
Service.  
— JVC  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING  
COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
(201) 808-9279  
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  
Houston, TX 77043-2310  
(713) 935-9331  
2969 Mapunapuna Place, Suite 101  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2000  
(808) 833-5828  
230 Eliot Street  
Ashland, MA 01721-2377  
(508) 881-5923  
8192 W State Road 84  
Davie, FL 33324-4611  
(954) 472-1960  
890 Dubuque Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804  
(415) 871-2666  
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production  
of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The  
JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.  
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS  
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
107 Little Falls Road  
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105  
Don't service it yourself.  
If you ship the product...  
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent  
CAUTION  
size and strength. Enclose, with the unit, a letter stating the  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt  
serviceable parts inside.  
or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the  
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory  
Service Center as listed above.  
ACCESSORIES  
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you may  
contact your local JVC Dealer.  
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:  
1-800-882-2345.  
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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
EN  
69  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90  
JVC COMPANY OFAMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLYTOTHE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALSAND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail  
purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1
YR  
90  
DAYS  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN  
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair  
and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts  
used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be  
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and  
above which are covered on an in-home basis.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized  
service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.  
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of  
your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location  
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:  
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:  
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty  
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to  
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been  
altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;  
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;  
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;  
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;  
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;  
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;  
7. Accessories;  
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase); from the date of purchase);  
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.  
THE DURATION 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 dameges or limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
41 Slater Drive  
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF  
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION  
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.  
For customer use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future  
reference.  
Model No.:  
Serial No.:  
Purchase date:  
Name of dealer:  
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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.  
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407  
JVC CANADA INC.  
21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7  
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U/U(C)  
COPYRIGHT © 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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