VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J4009UM
INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in Thailand
LPT0701-001A
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
K
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Dear Customer,
CAUTION
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder.
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to
ensure safe use of your new VCR.
■ When you are not using the VCR for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the
AC outlet.
■ Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified
service personnel. To prevent electric shock or fire hazard,
remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior to
connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.
■ Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTIONS
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The POWER
power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.
” shows electrical power standby and “ l ” shows ON.
/l button does not completely shut off mains
“
• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video
cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording is not possible with
this model.
• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
that makes it possible to play back S-VHS recordings with
regular VHS resolution.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC 60065.
• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
POWER SYSTEM:
This set operates on voltage of AC 110 – 220V~, 50/60 Hz with
automatic switching.
Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the type of
your AC WALL outlet.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
IMPORTANT:
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material
without the consent of the copyright owner.
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Buttons, Connectors and Indicators
Front Panel
STOP/EJECT
REC
PLAY
POWER
Cassette loading slot
CH–/+
PLAY
POWER
REW
FF
STOP/EJECT
CH
AUDIO
VIDEO
TV/VCR
TIMER
REC
POWER
REC
TV/VCR indicator
Remote sensor
REW
FF
VIDEO/AUDIO input
connectors
TIMER indicator
POWER indicator
REC indicator
Rear Panel
AC power cord
UHF/VHF IN (ANT)
UHF/VHF
IN(ANT)
OUT
VIDEO
OUT(TV)
AUDIO
CH
4
3
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
3/4 CHANNEL
SELECTTOR SWITCH
UHF/VHF OUT (TV)
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– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators –
Remote
Connections and VCR channel
Setting
POWER
POWER
Check contents
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed
Number keys
in “Specifications”.
CH–/+
Situate VCR
2
AUX
REC
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
+
0(AUX)
–
CH
PAUSE
PLAY
Connect VCR to TV
3
REC
PAUSE
PLAY
Antenna or cable
REW
Coaxial cable
REW
FF
FF
STOP
ENTER
TIMER
CANCEL
C.RESET
Flat feeder
MENU
ENTER
STOP
SET
MENU
+
–
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
CANCEL
SET–/+
TV/VCR
TIMER
SP/EP
–
C.RESET
DISPLAY
+
SP/EP
TV/VCR
UHF/VHF
IN(ANT)
TV POWER
INPUT
TV CH
DISPLAY
AC power cord
OUT
TV POWER
INPUT
–
+
TV VOL
VIDEO
TV CH–/+
OUT(TV)
AUDIO
CH
4
TV VOL–/+
3
V)
AU
R
This Remote transmit A code
signals only; it is not applicable
to B code signals.
Back of VCR
AC outlet
On-screen display
To audio/video input connectors
If you press DISPLAY on the Remote, you can see the current VCR
status on the TV screen. Press DISPLAY again to exit on-screen
display.
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
The indications are not recorded even if the VCR is in the recording
mode.
RF cable
(supplied)
TV
To 75 Ω terminal
WHILE WATCHING TV
RF Connection
1
2
Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
Connect the TV antenna cable to the UHF/VHF IN
terminal on the rear of the VCR.
Connect the supplied RF cable between the UHF/VHF
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s
antenna input terminal.
DAY AND CLOCK TIME
8 : 30 AM THU
CH 125
CHANNEL
3
TAPE
00 : 00 : 00 SP
SPEED
REAL TIME COUNTER
AV Connection
(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors
WHILE OPERATING A TAPE
OPERATING MODE
1
Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the
illustration.
8 : 30 AM THU
AUTO TR.
CH 125
2
Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the
audio/video input connectors on the TV.
AUTO REPEAT
TAPE IN
AUTO TRACKING
• Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your
VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF
cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while
watching another.
00 : 00 : 00 SP
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– Connections and VCR channel Setting –
Initial Settings
4
Set VCR channel
To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program
selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to
channel 3 or 4 (video channel) when a TV is connected with
the 75 ohm coaxial cable only.
Language Setting
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
The default setting is “ESPAÑOL”.
ON OFF
Access Menu screen, then
Language screen
1
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
1
Set the 3/4 Channel selector switch (Rear of the VCR) to
CH 3 or 4.
Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with
the channel selected in 1.
⟨+/—/ENTER/MENU⟩
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “LANGUAGE”, then
press ENTER.
2
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
ENGLISH
3
4
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
The POWER indicator will light.
2
Select language
ESPAÑOL
This VCR offers you the language
choice to view menus and some
messages — in English, Spanish or
FRANCAIS
Press TV/VCR to select the VCR
position.
The TV/VCR indicator will light.
⟨
+ – ⟩
/ /ENTER/MENU
CAN 125
French. Press SET –/+ to select your desired language, then
press ENTER.
Press MENU twice to return to normal screen.
5
Select any channel to receive a
TV station in your area.
The channel number will appear
on the screen for about 4 seconds.
Clock Setting
Preparations
You must set the date and time for timer recording.
MENU
CLOCK SET
Access Menu screen, then Clock
Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CLOCK SET”, then
press ENTER.
1
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
⟨+/—/ENTER/MENU⟩
Set month, day, year and time
2
MONTH
DAY
3
1
(WED)
Press SET –/+ until the desired month
appears, then press ENTER. Set the
day, year and time in the same way.
YEAR
TIME
2000
12
:
00 AM
+
/
⟨
⟩
—/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
3 Start clock
Press MENU twice and normal screen
appears.
MONTH
3
DAY
26 (TUE)
YEAR
TIME
2002
8
:
30 AM
+
/
⟨
⟩
—/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
To make corrections any time during the process
Press CANCEL repeatedly until the item you want to change
blinks, then press SET –/+.
NOTE:
After a power failure or disconnection of the power over 18
hours, the timer settings will be lost. In this case, reset the
present time.
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– Initial Settings –
Tuner Setting
Setting channels manually
– Manual Channel Set
This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which
allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set
into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before
selecting channels, they must be programmed into the VCR’s
memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this
VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this
VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the
TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option
is in the CATV mode.
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels
you do not want manually.
Access Menu screen, then CH
Set Up screen
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
CH SET UP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
1
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CH SET UP”, then
press ENTER.
⟨+/—/ENTER/MENU⟩
– TV/CATV Selection
CH SET UP
Access ADD/DELETE Mode
2
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
Access Menu screen, then CH
Set Up screen
Press SET –/+ to select “ADD/
DELETE”, then press ENTER.
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
1
ON OFF
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CH SET UP”, then
press ENTER.
⟨
+ – ⟩
/ /ENTER/MENU
⟨+/—/ENTER/MENU⟩
Add or Delete desired channels
3
ADD
CH 012
Perform TV/CATV Selection
CH SET UP
2
1
Press SET –/+ on the Remote to
select a channel number you
want to add or delete.
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
Press SET –/+ to select “TV/CATV”,
then press ENTER to select the TV
or CATV mode. The arrow indicates
the selected mode.
⟨
+ – ⟩
/ /ENTER/MENU
2
To add channels
⟨
+ – ⟩
/ /ENTER/MENU
Press ENTER until “ADD” appears on the screen to set to
add the unmemorized channel.
TV
- VHF/UHF channels
CATV - CABLE TV channels
To delete channels
Press ENTER until “DELETE” appears on the screen to set
to delete the channel from memory.
Press MENU twice to return to normal screen.
Repeat to to add or delete other channel.
1
2
Setting channels automatically
3
Press MENU three times to return to normal screen.
– Auto Channel Memory
The VCR can receive a maximum of
181 channels by presetting the
channels into memory.
NOTE: You can’t select “CH SET UP” if you set the channel
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
to “L”.
ON OFF
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
Access Menu screen, then CH
1
Set Up screen
⟨+/—/ENTER/MENU⟩
Press MENU on the Remote. Press
SET –/+ to select “CH SET UP”, then
press ENTER.
CH SET UP
TV CATV
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD/DELETE
2
Perform Auto Channel Memory
Press SET –/+ to select “AUTO CH
MEMORY”, then press ENTER.
⟨
+ – ⟩
/ /ENTER/MENU
3
Complete Auto Channel Memory
The auto tuning will start. The
channel display will count up and
when finished, the screen returns to
normal.
CH 001
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Playback
Slow-motion
Press PLAY ( ) on the
Remote.
• Playback will proceed at
1/10 th of the normal speed.
• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.
OR Press Play ( ) on the
Basic Playback
VCR.
Load a cassette
1
PLAY
NOTE:
POWER
REW
FF
STOP/EJECT
CH
During slow motion picture, some noise might appear on
the TV screen. Use the SET–/+ on the Remote to eliminate
the noise.
VIDEO
AUDIO
TV/VCR
TIMER
REC
POWER
REC
Speed search
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.
Press REW (
) or FF
OR Press REW (
) or
(
) on the Remote.
FF ( ) on the VCR.
• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
• Do not apply too much pressure when
inserting.
normal playback.
• The VCR turns on, and the counter on
the on-screen display is reset, automatically.
Variable speed search
• If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed, playback
Press REW (
) or FF
OR Press REW (
) or FF
begins automatically.
(
) repeatedly on the
(
) repeatedly on
Start playback
2
Remote.
the VCR.
Press PLAY (
).
• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.
• Each time you press REW
(
) or FF (
) the
playback speed changes.
During playback
Stop playback
TAPE SPEED
PICTURE SEARCH SPEED
PRESS ONCE
PRESS TWICE
5X
15X
OR Press STOP/EJECT (■/
on the VCR.
SP
EP
3X
9X
Press STOP ( ) on the
Remote.
)
When the tape is not running
Rewind/fast-forward
OR Press REW (
) or FF
Press REW (
) or FF
(
) on the VCR.
(
) on the Remote.
Pause playback and view still picture
Press PAUSE.
• Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.
Pause and Frame-by-Frame playback
Eject the tape
Press PAUSE to pause, then
Press STOP/EJECT (■/ ) on
the VCR.
• You can also eject the
cassette when the VCR is
turned off.
press PAUSE repeatedly.
Press PLAY ( ) to resume
normal playback.
Turn off the VCR
Press POWER on the
Remote.
OR Press POWER ( /l) on
the VCR.
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– Playback –
Playback Features
Recording
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted
material without the consent of the copyright owner.
Accidental erasure prevention
Adjusting tracking condition
– Tracking Adjustment
Automatic tracking adjustment
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic
tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal
to enable optimum picture quality during playback.
Manual tracking adjustment
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, press SET –/+ on the Remote to eliminate the
noises. Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and
hold for a coarse adjustment.
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,
remove its record safety tab. To record on
it later, cover the hole with adhesive
tape.
Record safety tab
Basic Recording
Load a cassette
1
Make sure the record safety tab is
intact. If not, cover the hole with
adhesive tape before inserting the
cassette.
• Press SP/EP on the Remote to reactivate automatic
tracking.
• The VCR turns on, and the counter
is reset, automatically.
2 Select recording channel
Press CH–/+ or the Number keys on
the Remote [CH–/+ on the VCR].
CH 001
Playing back tape repeatedly
– Auto Repeat Play
• If you connect the TV and the VCR
only using the RF connection, press
TV/VCR on the Remote so that the
TV/VCR indicator lights to view the program to be
recorded.
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
Access Menu screen
Press MENU on the Remote.
Press SET –/+ to select “AUTO
1
ON OFF
REPEAT”.
Set tape speed
3
Press SP/EP.
⟨+/—/ENTER/MENU⟩
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
Select ON/OFF
Press ENTER to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
Press MENU to return to normal
screen.
2
3
00 : 00 : 00 SP
ON OFF
4
Start recording
CH 110
On the VCR, press REC. Or on the
⟨+/—/ENTER/MENU⟩
Remote, while holding REC, press
PLAY ( ).
Start Auto Repeat Play
Press PLAY. The tape will play
over and over until the repeat
mode is canceled.
The REC indicator will light.
During recording
Pause recording
Press PAUSE.
• Press PAUSE to resume recording.
• You can select channel in the
recording pause mode.
Stop recording
OR Press STOP/EJECT
(■/ ) on the VCR.
Press STOP ( ) on the
Remote.
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– Recording –
Recording Features
Timer Recording
Specifying recording length
Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with
the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic
unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1
month.
- One Touch Timer Recording (OTR)
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed
recording.
NOTES:
EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.
• After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off
automatically.
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the
TV on and select the video input mode on the TV.
• You can program the timer recording while a regular
recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be
recorded.
• The timer recording will start at 20 seconds before the
time you predetermined.
Load a cassette tape with the
erase prevention tab intact.
1
EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for the 26th day,
channel 125 (CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer program
number 1 (Tape speed: EP).
Press SP/EP to select the desired
tape speed SP or EP.
The counter and SP or EP will
appear on the screen for about 4
seconds.
2
3
4
When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the
TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the
TV.
00 : 00 : 00 SP
CH 125
MENU
CLOCK SET
TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT
CH SET UP
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
NO NOISE BACKGROUND
ON OFF
Press MENU on the Remote.
Check the “TIMER REC SET”
option is selected, then press
ENTER.
1
Press the Number keys or CH –/+
to select the channel to be
recorded.
The channel number will appear
on the screen and display for
about 4 seconds.
ON OFF
⟨+/—/ENTER/MENU⟩
Press SET –/+ to select one
of the program lines, then
press ENTER.
2
DATE START
END
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CH
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–
–
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–
–
–
OTR 0 : 30
CH 125
Press REC on the VCR or while
Press SET –/+ to select the
date, then press ENTER.
3
4
holding REC, press PLAY ( ) on
the Remote to begin recording.
Press REC on the VCR again to
stop recording after 30 minutes.
Each additional press of REC will
increase recording time as shown
in the chart below, up to a
maximum of 5 hours. The OTR
and recording time will appear on
screen for about 4 seconds.
⟨
+ –
⟩
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
Set the start time, end time,
channel and tape speed as in
step 3.
DATE
START END
CH
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26(SU)
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NOTE: To record from external
source, press SET –/+
and set the channel to
"L". "L" will appear
+
⟨
/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU⟩
next to CH 125 (or 69).
NOTES: • Press REC to increase
the time needed for
recording (See the
Press Recording time
once
twice
NORMAL REC
To enter other programs,
repeat step 2 through 4. Or,
press MENU twice to return
to the normal screen.
5
6
0:30
chart ).
• To cancel OTR, press
STOP ( ) or turn off
the power.
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
Press TIMER on the Remote.
The power will go off, the
TIMER indicator will light and
the VCR stands by for
recording.
9 times NORMAL REC
Watching one program while recording another
During recording…
• If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF
connection to view pictures from the VCR, press TV/VCR
on the Remote so that TV/VCR indicator goes off. (The TV
broadcast being recorded disappears.)
To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER. After you use the VCR, press TIMER again
to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode.
• If you are using the AV connection to view pictures from
the VCR, change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV.
Then, select the channel you want to watch, on the TV.
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– Timer Recordings –
IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER
TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS
When setting the Timer Recording, press ENTER until the
desired setting blinks, then re-enter the setting using SET –/+.
When finished, press ENTER.
NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the
conflicting programs will be lost. The first
recording time has priority over the next recording
time as shown in the diagram.
NOTES: • The VCR cannot be used while the TIMER
indicator is lit.
8 : 00
9 : 00
10 : 00
11 : 00
• After a power failure or disconnection of the
power plug over 18 hours, all programmed
recording settings must be reset upon
resumption of power. In this case, reset the clock
and reprogram any timer recordings.
• Press CANCEL to move cursor backward for
correction.
Program 1
Program 2
Deleted Parts
Program 3
Non Recorded Portion Parts
Recording
Control Settings
Prog.1
Prog.2
Prog.3
NOTES: • The everyday/every week recording can be made
continuously until the recording is canceled or
the tape reaches the end.
TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER
When setting the date in step 3 in the Setting the Timer
Recording section on the previous page, press SET –
repeatedly.
• During timer recording, the automatic rewinding
mechanism does not function.
The setting changes as follows:
Example
The current day (Friday)
SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday)
MO-SA (Monday to Saturday)
MO-FR (Monday to Friday)
WKL-TH (Weekly Thursday)
One month later
minus one day
WKL-WE
(Weekly Wednesday)
TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS
Press SET –/+ to select the
DATE START
END
CH
(
)
26 WE 11:00PM 11:30PM 125 EP
“TIMER REC SET” option in the
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–
–
–
–
–
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MENU. Then press ENTER to
display the timer program list.
Press MENU twice to return to
the normal screen.
⟨
+ –
⟩
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
TO CANCEL A PROGRAM
Press the SET –/+ to select the
“TIMER REC SET” option in the
MENU. Then press SET –/+ to
select the unnecessary program,
and press CANCEL to cancel the
program.
DATE START
END
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CH
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⟨
+ –
⟩
/
/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU
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Editing
Other Functions
You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR.
You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR
as the recording VCR. Refer also to the other components’
instruction manuals for connection and its operations.
BLUE BACK — ON/OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all
blue in the following cases:
When receiving a channel not in use.
When stopping playback.
1
Make connections
1
Press MENU on the remote. Press SET –/+ to select
“NO NOISE BACKGROUND”.
Example: When using this VCR as the playback VCR
2 Press ENTER to select “ON”.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
3
This VCR (for playback)
JVC TV Remote Control
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
This Remote can control some functions (TV POWER,
INPUT, TV CH –/+ and TV VOL –/+) of a remote
controllable JVC TV without setting.
NOTE:
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
• It’s not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a
remote sensor.
• This Remote can control a JVC TV only.
To audio/video input
Another VCR (for recording)
• When using this VCR as the recording VCR, connect this
VCR’s audio/video input connectors to the audio/video
output connectors on the other VCR. If the playback VCR
is monaural, connect the audio output connector on the
playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this
VCR.
2 Load cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the
cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.
3
Select input mode on recording VCR
Select the correct external input on the recording VCR.
On this VCR (when using this VCR as the recording VCR);
Select “L” — when connecting the other VCR to the audio/video
input connectors on the front panel.
Press O (AUX) or CH–/+ on the Remote [CH–/+ on the VCR].
4
Start playback
Press PLAY ( ) on the playback VCR.
5
Start recording
Press REC on the recording VCR.
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Before Requesting Service
Make sure by first checking the following points.
SYMPTOM
POWER
CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Connect the AC power cord to the AC
outlet.
Insert a video cassette.
The AC power cord is not connected.
Cassette is not inserted.
No power.
Although the power is on, it
does not operate.
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION
Antenna connection is not correct.
Antenna cable is disconnected.
The video channel is not in the correct
position.
Connect it correctly.
Reconnect the antenna cable.
Set it to CH 3 or 4.
A TV program that is selected by
the VCR does not appear on the
screen.
The TV is not set to the video channel
3 or 4.
Set the TV channel selector to the 3 or 4
position.
The TV/VCR selector is set at TV mode
(The TV/VCR indicator is not lit).
Press the TV/VCR selector button (The TV/
VCR indicator will light).
INPUT is set to the LINE mode.
Press the Number key or CH –/+ button to
select your desired TV program.
RECORDING
Place a piece of vinyl tape over the gap.
The erase prevention tab of the video
cassette is broken off.
TV recording does not work.
Press the Number key or CH –/+ button to
select your desired TV program.
INPUT is set to the LINE mode.
Reset the present time.
The time is not set correctly.
The recording start/end time is not set
correctly.
Set the start/end time.
Timer recording does not work.
The TIMER button has not been
pressed (The TIMER indicator is not lit).
Press the TIMER button (The TIMER
indicator is lit).
PLAYBACK
No picture on screen when
playing back a recorded tape.
The TV is not set to the video channel 3
or 4.
Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or
adjust the fine tuning button on your
TV set.
Tracking adjustment beyond range of
automatic tracking circuit.
Adjust tracking manually using the SET – or
+ buttons on the remote control.
Noise bars on screen.
Video heads are dirty.
The tape is worn or damaged.
Have the video heads cleaned.
Try another tape.
REMOTE CONTROL
It is not aimed at the remote sensor.
Aim it at the remote sensor.
Distance too far or too much light in
the room.
Operate within 15 feet (5 meters) reduce
the light in the room.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
beam.
Clear the path of the beam.
Remote control does not work.
The batteries are weak.
The +, – polarity of the batteries are
not inserted correctly.
Replace the batteries.
Insert correctly.
TV programs cannot be seen
using the TV selector.
Set to TV, or turn off the VCR power
button.
The TV/VCR function is in the VCR
mode.
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Specifications
GENERAL
:
AC 110 V-220 V~, 50Hz/60 Hz
Power requirement
Power consumption
Power on
:
:
9 W
2.0 W
Power off
Temperature
Operating
:
:
:
:
:
:
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
Horizontal only
360 mm x 95 mm x 224 mm
3.2 kg
VHS NTSC standard
Storage
Operating position
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Format
Maximum recording time
SP
:
:
210 min. with ST-210 video cassette
630 min. with ST-210 video cassette
EP
VIDEO/AUDIO
:
NTSC-type color signal and EIA monochrome signal, 525 lines/60 fields
Signal system
Recording/Playback
system
:
:
:
DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system
42 dB
230 lines
Signal-to-noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
Frequency range
Normal audio
:
:
100 Hz to 10,000 Hz
RCA connectors (IN x 1, OUT x 1)
Input/Output
TUNER
:
Frequency-synthesized tuner
Tuning system
Channel coverage
VHF
:
:
:
:
Channels 2–13
Channels 14–69
UHF
113 Channels
CATV
RF output
Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset to Channel 3 when shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced
TIMER
:
:
:
Quartz
Clock reference
1-month programmable timer/8 programs
Approx. 18 hours
Program capacity
Memory backup for timer
ACCESSORIES
:
RF cable (F-type), Infrared remote control unit, “AAA” battery x 2, Conversion plug
Provided accessories
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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