JVC VCR Model HR VP639U User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
HR-VP639U  
POWER  
A
B
ENTER  
OSD  
3
1
4
7
C.RESET  
CANCEL  
CH SKIP  
2
5
6
DAILY (M-F)  
WEEKLY  
8
AUX  
9
TIMER  
0
TV  
VOL.  
CH  
SP/EP DISPLAY TV/VIDEO CABLE  
TV  
VCR  
PLAY  
STOP  
REW  
FF  
6
OK  
MENU  
PAUSE  
POWER  
w Cable Channel  
Changer  
q
REC  
SHUTTLE  
PLUS  
JOG  
SHUTTLE  
(MONO) L–AUDIO–R  
VIDEO  
∞
CH  
5
A. DUB  
SP/EP  
dB –20 15 10  
L
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+8  
dB –20 15 10  
R
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+8  
D
M
I
T
R
TIMER  
VIDEO SP AM  
EPPM  
ST  
R
E
C
SAP PLAY  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
STOP/EJECT  
M
H
M
S
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Serial No. which is  
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain  
this information for future reference.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
HR-VP639U/U(C)  
PU30425-1832  
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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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USE  
SERVICING  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
1. Servicing  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked  
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal  
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating  
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or  
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child  
or adult, and serious damage to the product.  
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.  
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for  
any mounting of the product.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the  
product.  
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or  
deep-pile carpets.  
2. Product and Cart Combination  
A product and cart combination  
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d.If the product does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to  
restore the product to its normal operation.  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
should be moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and uneven  
surfaces may cause the product and  
cart combination to overturn.  
e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Replacement Parts  
3. Water and Moisture  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original  
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath  
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement,  
or near a swimming pool and the like.  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-  
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
4. Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask  
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine  
that the product is in safe operating condition.  
5. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer  
of this product as they may cause hazards.  
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
6. Cleaning  
● 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.  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do  
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth  
for cleaning.  
● The Index on pages 57–59 lists frequently-used terms, and  
the number of the first page on which they are used or  
explained in the manual. This section also illustrates the  
controls and connections on the front and rear panel, the  
front display panel and the remote control.  
● The ੬ mark signals a reference to another page for  
instructions or related information.  
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.  
● 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  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
6
TIMER RECORDING  
38  
Basic Connections ..................................6  
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming............ 38  
On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 40  
Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 42  
Auto Timer ......................................................43  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 44  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
7
Dual Quick Set .......................................7  
Language ..............................................8  
Clock .....................................................9  
Preparation .......................................................9  
Semi-Auto .......................................................10  
Manual ........................................................... 11  
Auto................................................................ 11  
Tuner ...................................................12  
Set Receivable Channels ................................ 12  
Add Or Delete A Channel .............................. 14  
Tuner And Cable Box Controller........... 15  
Situate And Connect Controller ...................... 15  
Set Cable Box Output Channel ....................... 16  
Set Cable Box Brand....................................... 17  
VCR Plus+ Setup ..................................19  
E
DITING  
45  
Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 45  
Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 46  
Assemble Editing .................................48  
Audio Dubbing ....................................49  
SPECIAL FEATURES  
50  
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 50  
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control.......... 51  
Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 52  
Child Lock ......................................................52  
IMPLE PLAYBACK AND  
SRECORDING  
22  
T
ROUBLESHOOTING  
53  
Simple Playback ..................................22  
Simple Recording .................................23  
Power .................................................53  
Tape Transport .....................................53  
Playback .............................................53  
Recording ............................................54  
Timer Recording...................................54  
Other Problems....................................55  
LAYBACK AND RECORDING  
PFEATURES  
24  
Playback .............................................24  
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ........... 24  
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ................. 24  
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Play ............... 25  
High-Speed Search ......................................... 25  
Manual Tracking............................................. 26  
Select The Soundtrack .................................... 27  
Superimpose ...................................................28  
Skip Search .....................................................29  
Repeat Playback............................................. 29  
Index Search ...................................................29  
Instant ReView ................................................30  
Counter Reset..................................................30  
Counter Memory ............................................ 30  
Tape Position Indicator ................................... 31  
Next-Function Memory .................................. 31  
AV COMPU LINK Playback............................ 31  
Active Video Calibration...................... 33  
Preparation .....................................................33  
Recording .......................................................34  
Playback .........................................................35  
Recording ............................................36  
Record One Program While  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
56  
Playback .............................................56  
Recording ............................................56  
Timer Recording...................................56  
INDEX  
57  
List Of Terms ........................................57  
Front View...........................................58  
Rear View ...........................................58  
Front Display Panel ..............................59  
Remote Control ....................................59  
SPECIFICATIONS  
FOR SERVICING  
WARRANTY  
60  
61  
62  
Watching Another .......................................... 36  
Display Elapsed Recording Time..................... 36  
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)........ 37  
To Record SAP Programs ................................ 37  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
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CHECK CONTENTS  
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (੬ pg. 60).  
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories  
Basic  
1
Connections  
SITUATE VCR  
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.  
Antenna or Cable  
2
3
Coaxial Cable  
Flat Feeder  
CONNECT VCR TO TV  
The connection method you use depends on the type of  
TV you have.  
ANTENNA-  
RF Connection  
IN (Antenna  
or Cable  
input)  
● 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 ANT IN jack  
on the rear of the VCR.  
Matching Transformer  
AC Power  
Cord  
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF  
OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s  
antenna terminal.  
AV Connection  
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .  
a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in  
the illustration.  
b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable (supplied) between  
the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear  
of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV.  
Back of VCR  
RF  
Video Cable  
(supplied)  
OUT  
AC  
Outlet  
CONNECT VCR TO  
Audio Cable  
(supplied)  
POWER SOURCE  
RF Cable  
(supplied)  
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.  
● The clock and tuner will automatically be set when  
the antenna is connected and when the AC is first  
connected to the VCR (੬ pg. 7).  
4
5
75 ohm terminal  
FINAL PREPARATION FOR  
USE  
TV  
Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch  
on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.  
Back of VCR  
Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to perform  
simple playback (੬ pg. 22) and recording (੬ pg. 23).  
(If 'Auto' is displayed on the front display panel, the  
clock is being set automatically. Wait for the time to be  
displayed before powering on the VCR.)  
/
CABLE  
BOX  
L
RF OUT  
ON  
CH3 CH4  
NOTES:  
● The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display  
the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3-  
CH4 switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.  
● The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.  
Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area.  
● If your TV has no AV input terminals, set the channel on the  
TV to correspond to the CH3–CH4 switch on the back of the  
VCR.  
● Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it  
to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show  
while watching another (੬ pg. 36).  
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the  
Index (REAR VIEW ੬ pg. 58).  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
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Dual Quick Set sets the clock and tuner channels automatically  
when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable  
must be connected for dual quick set.  
Dual Quick Set  
The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting  
data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast  
channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is  
a PBS channel in your area.  
PERFORM DUAL QUICK SET  
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Make sure that the antenna cable is connected to the  
VCR. Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC  
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outlet. For connection configuration, refer to “Basic  
Connections” (੬ pg. 6). The clock and tuner channels  
will automatically be set.  
● Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set  
function scans all the channels received by your VCR  
to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock.  
AUTO is displayed on the front display panel during  
Auto clock set.  
● Auto channel 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 in ascending order.  
● When Dual Quick Set has been completed successfully  
the correct time is displayed.  
IMPORTANT  
● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote during  
Dual Quick Set.  
● If you perform Dual Quick Set 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.  
● The clock can be adjusted automatically by the Host  
PBS every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM,  
midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming  
PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock  
adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s  
power is turned off.)  
● 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 procedure (੬ pg. 10).  
Auto channel set has already taken place and it need  
not be set again.  
ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS  
If you perform the Dual Quick Set procedure . . .  
● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging  
your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have  
more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an  
alternative PBS channel if Dual Quick Set is not successful.)  
● If there is no PBS channel in your area, 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 “- -:- -” 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. If everything  
is connected 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).  
● If you perform Dual Quick Set 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).  
NOTE:  
If, due to a power outage or other event, the memory backup  
fails, Dual Quick Set is performed when power is restored to the  
VCR.  
PM  
During Auto Clock Set  
During Auto Channel Set  
The channels appear in  
ascending order, beginning  
with 1.  
Dual Quick Set Completed  
The current time (including  
AM/PM) is displayed.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
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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".  
Language  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press  
TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is  
1
2
3
displayed on the front display panel.  
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OK  
ACCESS ON-SCREEN  
MENU  
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the  
Main Menu screen.  
ACCESS CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
At the Main Menu screen,  
MAIN MENU  
POWER  
place the arrow next to  
PROGRAM SET  
“CUSTOM SET” by  
FUNCTION SET  
pressing CH5 or  
∞
TUNER SET  
=CUSTOM SET  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then  
∞
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ACCESS LANGUAGE  
0
SELECT SCREEN  
CH5∞  
The messages are preset to  
CUSTOM SET  
appear in English. If you want  
4
5
to see them in Spanish or  
French, place the arrow next  
to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by  
OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
=LANGUAGE SELECT  
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
5
pressing CH  
or SHUTTLE  
∞
5
PLUS  
, then press OK.  
∞
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS 5∞  
MENU  
SELECT LANGUAGE  
At the Language Select  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
screen, place the arrow  
=ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANCAIS  
next to the desired  
language by pressing  
CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS  
∞
5
∞
, then press MENU as  
many times as necessary to  
return to the normal  
screen.  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly  
by Dual Quick Set. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen  
to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting  
procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto need only  
be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been  
selected.  
Clock  
Preparation  
TURN ON THE VCR  
TV/VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is  
displayed on the front display panel.  
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press  
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OK  
1
2
3
ACCESS ON-SCREEN  
MENU  
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up  
the Main Menu screen.  
ACCESS CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
POWER  
At the Main Menu screen,  
MAIN MENU  
place the arrow next to  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
PROGRAM SET  
“CUSTOM SET” by  
FUNCTION SET  
5
pressing CH ∞ or  
TUNER SET  
=CUSTOM SET  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
5
SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then  
press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
0
CH  
ACCESS OVERRIDE AUTO  
CLOCK SET SCREEN  
Place the arrow at the  
CUSTOM SET  
Custom Set screen next to  
4
“OVERRIDE AUTO  
CLOCK SET” by pressing  
=OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
5
CH  
or SHUTTLE PLUS  
∞
LANGUAGE SELECT  
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
5
∞
, then press OK.  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
Semi-Auto  
10  
SELECT MODE  
At the Override Auto  
Clock Set screen, place the  
arrow next to “SEMI-  
AUTO CLOCK SET” by  
pressing CH▲▼ or  
OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET  
6
q
OK  
5
6
AUTO CLOCK SET  
=SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET  
MANUAL CLOCK SET  
SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then  
∞
press OK.  
5
PRESS ( ,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ACCESS SELECT SCREENS  
At the Semi-Auto Clock Set  
SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET  
screen, place the  
=HOST CHANNEL SELECT  
arrow next to the desired  
TIME ZONE SELECT  
mode by pressing CH▲▼  
D.S.T. SELECT  
5
or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞,  
then press OK.  
5
PRESS ( ,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
To select the Host Channel  
— step 7  
To select the Time Zone  
— step 8  
NUMBER  
To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9  
0
SELECT HOST CHANNEL  
CH  
You can either select  
HOST CHANNEL SELECT  
“AUTO”, or enter a PBS  
(CATV)  
CH AUTO  
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8
channel number. For  
automatic channel  
selection, simply press  
MENU. To manually select  
the PBS channel, press the  
appropriate NUMBER key,  
CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS  
∞ to cycle through 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.  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
5
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
SELECT TIME ZONE  
You can either select  
TIME ZONE SELECT  
“AUTO”, or select the  
=AUTO  
MOUNTAIN  
PACIFIC  
ALASKA  
HAWAII  
correct zone. If you  
ATLANTIC  
selected "AUTO" in step 7  
and if you live near the  
boundary of an adjacent  
time zone, or receive  
EASTERN  
CENTRAL  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
cable TV channels, a PBS  
channel from a different  
time zone may become your host channel. Therefore,  
in this case make sure to manually select the correct  
time zone. Place the arrow next to your choice by  
5
5
pressing CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then press  
MENU to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.  
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SELECT D.S.T. MODE  
You have three choices:  
D.S.T. SELECT  
a–Select “AUTO” and the  
adjustment to your VCR’s  
clock will be made  
according to the incoming  
signal from the host  
channel.  
b–Select “ON” and the  
adjustment will be made  
based on the clock itself.  
=AUTO  
ON  
9
OFF  
6
q
5
PRESS ( ,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to  
you.  
Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5  
∞
or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then press MENU and the  
∞
Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.  
IMPORTANT  
After setting the Semi-Auto clock set, make sure that the VCR  
is off before the next hour so that the clock can be adjusted.  
(The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at  
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER  
Manual  
0
CH  
SELECT MODE  
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (੬ pg. 10), place  
the arrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing  
CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then press OK.  
5
5
6
SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.  
The Manual Clock Set  
MANUAL CLOCK SET  
screen is displayed and the  
first setting that can be set  
begins flashing.  
DATE  
TIME  
D.S.T.  
1/ 1/96 MON  
– – : – – AM  
ON  
OK  
MENU  
Press the appropriate  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
NUMBER keys to set the  
date and time (if only 1  
digit, press "0" first). Press  
CH▲▼ or SHUTTLE PLUS  
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
5
∞ to set AM/PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time) to  
“ON” (automatic adjustment based on VCR’s clock) or  
“OFF” (if D.S.T. doesn’t apply to you).  
**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
Press OK after AM/PM and D.S.T. settings. The next  
setting that can be set begins flashing. When you’re  
finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start  
the clock.  
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.  
NOTE:  
5
5
CH ∞ and SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ can be used to perform  
all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
Auto  
To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLE  
PLUS ™ £ until the item you want to change  
blinks, then set as in step 6.  
7
SELECT MODE  
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow  
next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing CH▲▼ or  
5
SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then power off the VCR. Do not  
∞
power it on again until the clock has been adjusted.  
The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except  
at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.  
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12  
Set Receivable Channels  
Tuner  
TURN ON THE VCR  
VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed  
on the front display panel.  
Press POWER. If watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/  
1
2
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
6
q
OK  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
ACCESS TUNER SET  
SCREEN  
Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressing  
5
5
CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then press OK.  
3
4
ACCESS BAND SCREEN  
POWER  
Place the arrow next to  
TUNER SET  
"BAND" by pressing  
=BAND  
5
CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS  
AFC  
5
∞, then press OK.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
0
CH  
SET FREQUENCY BAND  
If you receive your TV  
BAND  
channels from an external  
TV  
=CATV  
5
antenna, select "TV". If  
you receive your TV  
channels from a cable TV  
system, select "CATV".  
Place the arrow next to  
your choice by pressing  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
5
CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
5
∞, then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.  
MENU  
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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL  
SET  
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by  
Place the arrow next to  
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
(TV)  
6
q
OK  
6
7
pressing CH5 or  
∞
CH  
2
ADD  
SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then  
∞
press OK. Receivable  
SCANNING ...  
channels in your area are  
automatically assigned to  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
the CH5 buttons, and  
∞
non-receivable channels  
are skipped.  
NOTES:  
● At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COM-  
PLETED” appears on screen.  
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–  
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the band  
setting and connections and start again.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
0
CH  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
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14  
Add Or Delete A Channel  
ACCESS TUNER SET  
SCREEN  
6
q
OK  
Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner  
procedure on page 12.  
1
● To add a channel, go to step 2.  
● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.  
ACCESS AFC SCREEN  
5
Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH  
or  
∞
5
∞
SHUTTLE PLUS  
, then press OK.  
2
3
MAKE SELECTION  
Place the arrow next to  
AFC  
5
"SPCL" by pressing CH  
∞
5
or SHUTTLE PLUS  
,
∞
NORM  
=SPCL  
then press MENU to return  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
to the Tuner Set screen.  
NUMBER  
5
PRESS ( ,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
0
CH.SKIP  
ACCESS MANUAL  
CH  
CHANNEL SET SCREEN  
Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by  
pressing CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then press OK.  
∞
∞
4
5
STORE DESIRED CHANNEL  
Input the channel number  
MANUAL CHANNEL SET  
using the NUMBER keys or  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
(CATV)  
CH 125 SKIP  
by pressing CH5 or  
MENU  
∞
SHUTTLE PLUS 5 , then  
∞
press ADD 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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This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels  
through a cable box (descrambler). The Cable Box Controller  
allows the VCR to automatically switch cable box channels,  
allowing you to timer-record programs from various cable  
stations. The Cable Box Controller is effective for recording  
shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (੬ pg. 38)  
or On-Screen Timer Programming (੬ pg. 40).  
Tuner And  
Cable Box  
Controller  
Situate And Connect  
Controller  
Suggested Location  
SITUATE CONTROLLER  
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Cable  
Box Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s  
transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.  
Place the Cable Box Controller so that the path  
between its transmitter and the cable box’s remote  
1
2
sensor is unobstructed.  
ATTACH CONTROLLER  
Cable box  
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.  
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.  
If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO  
OUT connectors . . .  
Your VCR  
Controller  
(suggested locations)  
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable  
box to the ANT.IN connector on the rear of your VCR.  
Cable box  
NOTE:  
Refer to your cable box’s instruction manual during  
connection.  
CONNECT CONTROLLER  
Controller  
Transmitter  
TO VCR  
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.  
4
Connected  
to VIDEO/  
AUDIO IN  
Connected to  
ANT. IN  
About Your Cable Box  
This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.  
● The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your  
Cable Box.  
Your VCR  
This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote  
Control Unit.  
● The VCR's Cable Box Controller can also control your Cable Box.  
This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channel  
number during timer recording.  
CABLE  
BOX  
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's  
Remote Control unit, refer to page 51. To set up the Cable Box  
Controller go to page 16.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)  
Set Cable Box Output  
16  
Channel  
TURN ON THE VCR  
6
q
OK  
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/  
VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed  
on the front display panel.  
1
2
3
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
POWER  
ACCESS CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
5
Press CH ∞ or SHUTTLE  
MAIN MENU  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
5
PLUS ∞ to place the  
PROGRAM SET  
arrow next to “CUSTOM  
SET”, then press OK.  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
=CUSTOM SET  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
5
PRESS ( ,∞), THEN (OK)  
0
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
CH  
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
SCREEN  
5
Press CH ∞ or SHUTTLE  
CUSTOM SET  
5
PLUS ∞ to place the  
4
5
arrow next to “VCR PLUS+  
SET-UP”, then press OK.  
OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
5
PRESS ( ,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ACCESS CABLE BOX  
OUTPUT SCREEN  
Press CH5 or SHUTTLE  
∞
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
PLUS 5 to place the  
∞
arrow next to “CABLE  
BOX OUTPUT”, then  
press OK.  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
=CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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SELECT CABLE BOX  
OUTPUT CHANNEL  
Your selection depends on  
how your cable box is  
CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
=OFF  
ON CH2  
6
q
OK  
6
7
connected to your VCR.  
ON CH3  
ON CH4  
ON CH5  
ON CH6  
ON LINE  
If your cable box is  
connected to your VCR  
using an RF connection . . .  
PRESS (5,∞), TO SELECT  
5
. . . press CH ∞ or  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
5
SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ to  
place the arrow next to the channel number representing  
the cable box’s output (2–6).  
If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN connectors . . .  
5
5
. . . press CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ to place the  
arrow next to “ON LINE”.  
ENTER  
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+  
SET-UP SCREEN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press MENU.  
NUMBER  
0
Set Cable Box Brand  
CH  
TURN ON CABLE BOX  
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable  
Box.  
1
ACCESS CABLE BOX  
BRAND SET SCREEN  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
At the VCR Plus+ Set-Up  
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
5
screen, press CH ∞ or  
5
2
SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ to  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
=CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
place the arrow next to  
“CABLE BOX BRAND  
SET”, then press OK.  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND  
Press the appropriate  
CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
NUMBER keys to enter the  
1
3
Cable Box Code from the  
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST  
on page 18, then press  
ENTER.  
SELECT BRAND NO. AND  
PRESS (ENTER)  
● If the cable box’s  
channel changes to 9,  
setting is complete.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
● 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 you go through all listed code numbers and the  
channel doesn’t change, try all other numbers  
between 1 and 69.  
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18  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
6
q
4
You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature ( ੬ pg. 19).  
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST  
BRAND  
CODE  
ARCHER  
CABLEVIEW  
CITIZEN  
49, 52, 53, 54  
49, 53  
49, 53  
CURTIS  
DIAMOND  
EAGLE  
9, 10, 62, 63  
52, 53, 54  
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37  
51  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
EASTERN  
GC BRAND  
GEMINI  
GENERAL ELECTRIC  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
49, 53  
8, 56  
67  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8  
15, 16, 17,18  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  
57, 58, 59  
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 43  
44, 45, 46  
0
JERROLD  
MACOM, HITACHI  
MAGNAVOX  
MOVIETIME  
NSC  
44, 45, 46  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
19, 20, 21, 30, 47, 48  
24, 25, 26  
30, 31, 32, 33, 42  
13, 14  
MENU  
PIONEER  
PULSER  
49, 53  
RCA  
24, 25, 26  
REGAL  
15, 16, 17, 18, 33  
51  
8, 13, 49, 50  
9, 10, 62, 63  
19, 20, 21  
REGENCY  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
NOTES:  
● Although the supplied Cable Box Controller is compatible  
with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will  
not work with your cable box.  
● 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  
Cable Box Controller during timer recording.  
● If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote  
control (has no remote sensor), you can’t use the Cable Box  
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.  
● If you are unable to set the Cable Box Controller, please  
contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.  
SL MARX  
8, 13, 49, 50  
24, 25, 26  
8, 13, 49, 50  
29  
68, 69  
27  
8, 13, 49, 50  
28, 29  
22, 23, 64, 65, 66  
52, 53, 54  
38, 39, 40, 41  
11, 12, 60, 61  
55  
SPRUCER  
STARGATE  
SYLVANIA  
TEKNIKA  
TELECAPTION  
TELEVIEW  
TEXSCAN  
TOCOM  
UNIKA  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
VIDEO TECH  
VIDTER  
VIEWSTAR  
ZENITH  
55  
30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37  
11, 12, 60, 61  
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The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need  
to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the  
timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for  
the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings)  
and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed.  
VCR Plus+  
Setup  
Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the  
channel numbers that they are received on in your area, you may  
have to make certain changes in your VCR’s “Guide Channel Set”  
menu to get proper results. Please read the following information  
carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.  
Before VCR Plus+ setup you must have performed the following  
procedures:  
● Dual Quick setting (੬ pg. 7)  
or  
6
q
Clock setting (੬ pg. 9)  
Tuner setting (੬ pg. 12)  
● Tuner and cable box setting if you receive your TV channels  
through a cable box (੬ pg. 15)  
Channel Number Matching  
Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Channel”  
number assigned to each station for purposes of VCR Plus+  
programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the  
Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are  
the same as the channel number on which each is received by  
your VCR or cable box.  
POWER  
**SPECIAL NOTES FOR CABLE SUBSCRIBERS**  
● In many instances, cable TV stations have VCR Plus+ Guide  
Channel numbers that DO NOT match the number of the  
channel on which you receive the station. Check your TV  
listings, or contact your cable supplier for details.  
● Many normal broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable.  
Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for  
details.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
If the numbers match, go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer  
Programming” (੬ pg. 38).  
0
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. 38).  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/  
VIDEO to select the TV’s VIDEO mode. VIDEO is  
MENU  
1
2
displayed on the front display panel.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.  
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20  
ACCESS CUSTOM SET  
SCREEN  
Press CH5 or SHUTTLE  
∞
MAIN MENU  
PLUS 5 to place the  
∞
6
q
PROGRAM SET  
3
4
5
6
arrow next to “CUSTOM  
SET”, then press OK.  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
=CUSTOM SET  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
5
PRESS ( ,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
SCREEN  
5
Press CH ∞ or SHUTTLE  
CUSTOM SET  
5
PLUS ∞ to place the  
arrow next to “VCR PLUS+  
SET-UP”, then press OK.  
OVERRIDE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
=VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NUMBER  
ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL  
SET SCREEN  
0
CH  
5
Press CH  
or SHUTTLE  
∞
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
5
PLUS  
to place the  
∞
arrow next to “GUIDE  
CHANNEL SET”, then  
press OK.  
=GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL  
NUMBER  
5
Press CH ∞, SHUTTLE  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
5
PLUS ∞ or the appropri-  
GUIDE CH :VCR CH  
ate NUMBER keys to input  
the Guide Channel  
1 :  
1
number as shown in the  
TV listing. Then press OK.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)  
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
● If you receive your  
channels with a cable  
box and if you have properly set your Cable Box  
Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR  
CH”. If not, refer to pages 15–16 and re-perform the  
procedure.  
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INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL  
NUMBER  
NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on  
which the Guide Channel’s broadcasts are received.  
Then press OK.  
Press CH5 , SHUTTLE PLUS 5 or the appropriate  
∞
∞
6
q
OK  
7
● If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 6 and 7  
for each instance.  
RETURN TO VCR PLUS+  
SET-UP SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
8
9
CHECK INPUT DATA  
Press CH5 or SHUTTLE  
∞
VCR PLUS+ SET-UP  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
PLUS 5 to place the  
∞
arrow next to “GUIDE  
CHANNEL MAP”, then  
press OK.  
GUIDE CHANNEL SET  
=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
CABLE BOX OUTPUT  
NUMBER  
CABLE BOX BRAND SET  
● The Guide Channel and  
VCR or cable box  
0
5
PRESS ( ,∞), 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.  
● If you entered more than  
10 sets of numbers, press  
OK to see the next set of  
numbers.  
CH  
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP  
GUIDE: VCR  
GUIDE : VCR  
10: 55  
6: 47  
12: 41  
33: 28  
15: 38  
67: 49  
PRESS (OK) TO NEXT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
10  
You can now use VCR Plus+ for quick and simple timer  
programming (੬ pg. 38).  
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SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING  
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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  
Simple  
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pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much  
pressure when inserting.  
Playback  
● 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.  
FIND PROGRAM START  
POINT  
If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW  
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left and release it.  
To go forward, press FF or turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
right and release it.  
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START PLAYBACK  
Press PLAY. "VIDEO CALIBRATION" appears on screen  
(੬ pg. 35).  
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STOP PLAYBACK  
to remove the cassette.  
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT  
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Usable cassettes  
Full-Size VHS  
T-30 (ST-30**)  
T-60 (ST-60**)  
T-90  
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T-120 (ST-120**)  
T-160 (ST-160**)  
ST-210**  
Compact VHS*  
FF (Fast-Forward)  
TC-20 (ST-C20**)  
TC-30 (ST-C30**)  
TC-40 (ST-C40**)  
REW (Rewind)  
* 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.  
** 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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LOAD A CASSETTE  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the  
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.  
Simple  
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Recording  
SELECT RECORDING  
CHANNEL  
then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few  
seconds whether you press ENTER or not.)  
Press CH5 . Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,  
∞
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SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.  
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REC  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote  
control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.  
Active Video Calibration takes place at the beginning  
of both the first SP and the first EP recording after  
inserting the cassette (੬ pg. 34).  
PAUSE/RESUME  
RECORDING  
ENTER  
Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.  
● During record pause, you can change the recording  
channel by using the CH5∞ buttons.  
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NUMBER  
STOP RECORDING  
Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to  
remove the cassette.  
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CH  
SP/EP  
Accidental erasure prevention  
● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,  
remove its record safety tab.  
To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
PAUSE  
REC  
Record safety tab  
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Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s  
controls or the remote control.  
NOTE:  
following procedures.  
Playback  
Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the  
Still  
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Still Picture/Frame-By-  
Frame Playback  
PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK  
Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use the CH 5 or  
∞
button to correct the picture.  
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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  
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playback.  
OR  
Press PAUSE.  
CH  
OR  
PLAY  
Press SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
PAUSE  
Slow Motion/  
Reverse Slow Motion  
ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTION  
PLAYBACK  
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
right for forward slow motion, or to the left for reverse  
1
slow motion (refer to the illustration above).  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
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Variable-Speed Search/  
Reverse Play  
ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEED  
SEARCH  
During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the  
right for forward variable-speed search, or to the left for  
reverse variable-speed search (refer to the illustration on  
page 24).  
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OR  
During playback, press SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £.  
● To increase the speed in the forward direction,  
press £.  
● 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.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
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High-Speed Search  
ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED  
SEARCH  
way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the  
left for reverse high-speed search.  
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During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the  
1
● For forward search with a visible picture, during  
playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to  
the right and release it within 1 second.  
FF  
REW  
● For reverse search with a visible picture, during  
playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to  
the left and release it within 1 second.  
OR  
During playback or still press FF for forward high-speed  
search, or REW for reverse high-speed search.  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
NOTE:  
For short searches, during playback or still press and hold FF or  
REW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback  
resumes.  
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Manual Tracking  
Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is  
engaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override this  
and make the adjustment manually.  
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ENGAGE MANUAL  
TRACKING MODE  
During playback, press the CH5 buttons on the  
∞
VCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel the  
automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking  
adjust.  
1
2
3
ADJUST MANUAL  
TRACKING  
Press CH5 on the VCR's front panel or remote. Press  
∞
lightly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarse  
adjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting until  
optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.  
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RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATIC  
TRACKING  
Press the CH5 buttons on the VCR's front panel  
∞
0
simultaneously.  
CH  
● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, video  
calibration is automatically activated.  
NOTE:  
VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.  
5
During slow-motion playback, simply press CH or ∞ on the  
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Select The Soundtrack  
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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OK  
Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stop  
mode.  
1
● If the VCR Plus+ screen appears press MENU again.  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then press OK.  
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing  
5
5
2
3
ACCESS AUDIO MONITOR  
SCREEN  
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Place the arrow next to  
"AUDIO MONITOR" by  
FUNCTION  
AUTO TIMER  
SUPERIMPOSE  
2ND AUDIO  
5
pressing CH ∞ or  
5
SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then  
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=AUDIO MONITOR  
AUX INPUT  
press OK.  
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
CH  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT MODE  
You have three choices:  
AUDIO MONITOR  
a– Hi-Fi  
b– Normal  
c– Mix  
=HI-FI  
NORM  
MIX  
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OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
Place the arrow next to  
your choice by pressing  
5
PRESS ( ,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
5
CH ∞ or SHUTTLE  
5
PLUS ∞.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
5
NOTE:  
If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the  
Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you  
make at the Audio Monitor screen.  
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Superimpose  
This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines  
whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
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OK  
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SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by  
5
5
∞
pressing CH  
or SHUTTLE PLUS  
, then press OK.  
∞
OSD  
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ACCESS SUPERIMPOSE  
SCREEN  
Place the arrow next to  
"SUPERIMPOSE" by  
5
FUNCTION  
AUTO TIMER  
0
=SUPERIMPOSE  
2ND AUDIO  
AUDIO MONITOR  
AUX INPUT  
pressing CH  
or  
∞
∞
5
SHUTTLE PLUS  
, then  
CH  
press OK.  
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
5
PRESS ( ,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT MODE  
"ON" or "OFF" by pressing  
Place the arrow next to  
SUPERIMPOSE  
=ON  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
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5
CH5 or SHUTTLE  
∞
OFF  
MENU  
PLUS 5 .  
∞
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
To recall an indication  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1 Press OSD.  
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. (No indication during still and search.)  
2 Press OSD again to clear the display.  
NOTE:  
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.).  
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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  
INDEX indication  
Counter reading  
Counter memory on/off  
VCR's EJECT button is pushed. Audio mode indicators  
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Skip Search  
SKIP OVER UNWANTED  
SECTIONS  
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Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Each  
press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion  
playback. Normal playback resumes automatically.  
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NOTE:  
To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,  
pressPLAY.  
Repeat Playback  
PLAY  
VIDEO  
SP  
START REPEAT  
H
M
S
Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the front  
display panel) during playback, then release.  
1
● The entire tape is played back 20 times.  
STOP REPEAT  
To stop, press STOP at any time.  
2
NOTE:  
Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or SHUTTLE PLUS  
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™ or £ also stops Repeat Playback.  
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Index Search  
0
This function seeks out index codes that are placed on the tape  
at recording start.  
START SEARCH  
or £.  
While the tape is stopped, press SHUTTLE PLUS ™  
FF  
PAUSE  
REW  
1
ACCESS DISTANT CODE  
To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, press  
SHUTTLE PLUS ™ or £ repeatedly until the  
2
correct number is displayed on screen (only if SUPER-  
IMPOSE is set to ON (੬ pg. 28). Playback begins  
automatically when the desired recording is located.  
● To find the very beginning of the desired program,  
press REW or FF and search visually for the start point.  
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Instant ReView  
At the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind the  
tape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program.  
ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW  
After ensuring that the VCR is off and the Timer mode is  
disengaged, press REVIEW.  
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● The power comes on and the VCR searches for the  
q
index code indicating the start of the last timer-recorded  
program, then begins playback automatically.  
● 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.  
● To find the very beginning of the desired program,  
press REW or FF and search visually for the program’s  
start point.  
Counter Reset  
REVIEW  
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO  
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Press C.RESET.  
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NOTE:  
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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.)  
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C.RESET  
REW  
Counter Memory  
FF  
When activated, this feature returns the tape to counter position  
“zero”.  
ACTIVATE COUNTER  
MEMORY  
C.MEMORY  
Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to have  
quick access to later. The counter reads “0H 00M 00S”.  
1
Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicator  
in the front display panel lights.  
RETURN TO COUNTER  
POSITION ZERO  
Press STOP (during playback), then press REW. The  
tape rewinds and stops at approximately “0H 00M 00S”  
2
automatically.  
● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.  
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Tape Position Indicator  
The Tape position indicator  
appears on screen when, from the  
stop mode, you press FF, REW, or  
use the 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.  
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B
E
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COUNT  
0:33:27  
NOTE:  
"SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not  
appear (੬ pg. 28).  
Next-Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after  
rewinding. * Before continuing, ensure that the VCR is in stop  
mode.  
a– For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind . . .  
. . . press REW, then press PLAY within 2 seconds.  
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.  
POWER  
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NOTES:  
● To do the above using the VCR's controls:  
During Stop, turn the SHUTTLE all the way to the left and  
release it instead of pressing REW, and then press PLAY or  
POWER within 2 seconds.  
TIMER  
0
● 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.  
FF  
REW  
AV COMPU LINK Playback  
Your VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components,  
including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPU  
LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo-  
nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.  
C.MEMORY  
For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY  
and the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on,  
the TV's VIDEO mode is selected and the VCR goes into play  
mode. (PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safety  
tab is removed.)  
MAKE CONNECTION  
Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK component  
as shown in the illustration on page 32.  
1
● The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to  
mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER.  
2
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
3
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.  
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)  
32  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 to place the arrow  
∞
∞
next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.  
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4
5
ACCESS SPECIAL  
FUNCTION SCREEN  
Press CH5 or SHUTTLE  
∞
FUNCTION  
PLUS 5 to place the  
AUTO TIMER  
∞
SUPERIMPOSE  
2ND AUDIO  
arrow next to “SPECIAL  
FUNCTION”, then press  
OK.  
AUDIO MONITOR  
AUX INPUT  
=SPECIAL FUNCTION  
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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ENABLE AV COMPU LINK  
PLAYBACK  
0
5
Press CH  
or SHUTTLE  
∞
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
5
PLUS  
to place the arrow  
∞
CH  
PAUSE  
=AV COMPU-LINK  
6
next to “AV COMPU LINK”.  
PLAY  
5
PRESS ( ,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
OK  
SCREEN  
MENU  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
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PERFORM AV COMPU LINK  
PLAYBACK  
Example  
Your VCR  
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 VIDEO mode, automatically!  
NOTE:  
Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have.  
Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this  
connection.  
PAUSE/SPECIAL  
FUNCTION  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO IN  
Mini-plug cable  
(not supplied)  
AUDIO IN  
AV COMPU LINK II  
(VCR ONLY)  
AV COMPU LINK  
Television  
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Your VCR is equipped with the Active Video Calibration feature,  
which checks the condition of the tape in use during recording  
and playback, and compensates to provide the highest-possible  
recording and playback pictures. *The default setting for both  
recording and playback is "ON".  
Active Video  
Calibration  
Preparation  
TURN ON THE VCR  
Press POWER. If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/  
VIDEO to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed  
1
2
3
on the front display panel.  
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OK  
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ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
ACCESS VIDEO  
CALIBRATION SCREEN  
Press CH5 or SHUTTLE  
∞
MAIN MENU  
POWER  
PLUS 5 to place the  
∞
PROGRAM SET  
arrow next to “VIDEO  
CALIBRATION”, then  
press OK.  
FUNCTION SET  
TUNER SET  
CUSTOM SET  
=VIDEO CALIBRATION  
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PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SELECT MODE  
0
Place the arrow next to  
ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION  
CH  
"ON" by pressing CH5  
∞
RECORDING = ON  
5
or SHUTTLE PLUS  
∞
4
,
OFF  
then press OK to move the  
arrow to the Playback  
PLAYBACK  
= ON  
OFF  
section. Set Playback to  
"ON", then press MENU as  
many times as necessary to  
return to the normal screen.  
5
PRESS ( ,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
(Pressing OK returns the arrow to the Recording section.)  
OK  
NOTE:  
MENU  
When recording or when playing back tapes recorded  
on this VCR set the Active Video Calibration to "ON".  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
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34  
Recording  
Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 23 ("Simple Recording") before  
continuing.  
START RECORDING  
Press and hold REC and  
press PLAY on the remote  
control, or press REC on  
the VCR's front panel.  
DURING CALIBRATION  
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1
● The VCR takes about 7  
seconds to assess the  
quality of the tape in  
use, then recording  
begins with the picture  
level optimized.  
START  
END  
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ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION  
CALIBRATION COMPLETE  
NOTES:  
● Calibration occurs  
immediately prior to  
both the first SP and the  
first EP recording after  
inserting the cassette. It  
does not take place  
during recording.  
START  
END  
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ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION  
● In the case of timer  
recording, calibration takes place for both SP and EP  
before the first timer recording after inserting the cassette  
(regardless of the tape speed selected for that recording).  
● Once the cassette is ejected, the calibration data is  
canceled. The next time the cassette is used for  
recording, calibration is re-performed.  
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● While Active Video Calibration is operative, the  
PAUSE button will not function.  
● SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the Active  
Video Calibration screen will not appear (੬ pg. 28).  
PAUSE  
REC  
ATTENTION:  
Ⅲ As calibration takes place before recording actually starts,  
there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY on  
the remote, or REC on the VCR's front panel, are pressed.  
To make sure you record the desired scene or program  
completely, first perform the following steps:  
1) Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC to engage the  
RECORD PAUSE mode.  
● The VCR then automatically checks the condition of  
the tape and, after about 7 seconds, re-enters RECORD  
PAUSE.  
2) Press PLAY to start recording.  
Ⅲ If you want to bypass Active Video Calibration and start  
recording right away, set "RECORDING" to "OFF" in step  
4 of the Preparation procedure (੬ pg. 33).  
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Playback  
The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate  
playback.  
Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 22.  
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START PLAYBACK  
PressPLAY.  
● The VCR adjusts the  
1
playback picture quality  
based on the quality of  
the tape in use.  
VIDEO CALIBRATION  
NOTES:  
● When using rental tapes, or tapes recorded on other  
VCRs, set “PLAYBACK” in step 4 of the Preparation  
procedure to either “ON” or “OFF” as desired  
(੬ pg. 33).  
● The Video Calibration screen only appears at the  
beginning of automatic tracking. Even though the  
screen doesn't appear after that, the Active Video  
calibration function is operative.  
● “SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to "ON" or the Video  
Calibration screen will not appear (੬ pg. 28).  
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PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.)  
36  
Record One Program While  
Watching Another  
Recording  
ENGAGE TV MODE  
During recording...  
● Press TV/VIDEO. The VCR's VIDEO indicator goes  
out. (If 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.  
1
6
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SELECT CHANNEL FOR  
VIEWING  
Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you  
want to watch.  
2
OSD  
Display Elapsed Recording  
Time  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
RESET COUNTER TO ZERO  
resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the  
tape runs.  
0
C.RESET  
Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter  
1
2
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).  
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Stereo And SAP  
(Second Audio Program)  
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.  
● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompanied  
by SAP audio.  
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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. 27).  
To Record SAP Programs . . .  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
0
SCREEN  
CH  
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing  
5
5
CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then press OK.  
2
ACCESS 2ND AUDIO  
SCREEN  
Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressing  
5
5
CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then press OK.  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
3
4
MENU  
SELECT MODE  
Place the arrow next to  
2ND AUDIO  
5
"ON" by pressing CH  
∞
5
or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞.  
=ON  
OFF  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
5
NOTES:  
● 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.  
● If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded  
on both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
38  
During VCR Plus+ and on-screen timer programming, the  
Illumi-Guide feature tells you which button on the remote  
control must be pressed next by lighting it up. To use this  
feature, with the TV/CABLE/VCR switch set to "VCR", press  
ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 2. (MENU, REW, PLAY,  
FF light up at this time.)  
VCR Plus+  
Timer  
If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly to  
step 1.  
Programming  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Make sure the record safety tab is present.  
● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.  
1
Before VCR Plus+ Timer programming, see "VCR Plus+  
Setup" on page 19.  
● If you’re watching on channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO  
to select the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the  
front display panel.  
ACCESS VCR PLUS+ SCREEN  
control.  
Press MENU on the remote  
6
q
VCR PLUS+  
OK  
2
● The clock must be set in  
order to access the VCR  
Plus+ screen. If you  
haven’t set the clock, the  
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)  
PRESS (MENU) TO MAIN MENU  
Main Menu screen  
appears when you press  
MENU. Refer to page 7 for the Dual Quick Set  
procedure or page 9 for the clock setting procedure.  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following  
buttons will light up: NUMBER keys (0 – 9), CANCEL  
and MENU.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER  
0
CANCEL  
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.  
TV/CABLE/VCR  
3
● 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).  
OK  
MENU  
● 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  
PROGRAM 1  
(VCR PLUS+ 12345678)  
screen appears.  
4
The PlusCode number you  
entered appears in the  
Program screen. Check to  
make sure it’s accurate.  
DATE  
7/10 FRI  
8:00 PM  
9:00 PM  
8 SP  
START  
STOP  
CHANNEL  
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY  
SP/EP=REC SPEED)  
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● To timer-record daily or  
weekly serials, press  
DAILY (NUMBER “8”) or  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
WEEKLY (NUMBER “9”). “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”  
appears on the Program screen.  
● 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.  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU  
lights up for about 10 seconds.  
SET TAPE SPEED  
Press SP/EP.  
5
6
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CHECK/CORRECT INPUT  
DATA  
NUMBER  
NUMBER "9"  
TIMER  
If the data is correct as it is, go to step 7. If not, press  
OK or SHUTTLE PLUS ™£ until the item you  
want to change begins to blink. Then press the  
0
CH  
5
appropriate NUMBER keys, CH  
∞
or SHUTTLE PLUS  
∞
5
to obtain the desired setting.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen  
7
8
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
(੬ pg. 43).  
MENU  
ENGAGE TIMER MODE  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.  
NOTES:  
● 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 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.)  
40  
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).  
Or you can use the Illumi-Guide feature, where the remote  
control tells you which button to press next by lighting it up. To  
use the Illumi-Guide feature, with the TV/CABLE/VCR switch  
set to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 2.  
(MENU, REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.)  
On-Screen  
Timer  
If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly to  
step 1.  
Programming  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover  
the hole with adhesive tape, then load.  
1
● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,  
automatically.  
6
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● If watching channel 3 or 4, press TV/VIDEO to select  
the VIDEO mode. VIDEO is displayed on the front  
display panel.  
ACCESS ON-SCREEN  
MENU  
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the  
Main Menu screen.  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, MENU  
lights up and OK blinks.  
NUMBER  
ACCESS PROGRAM SET  
0
SCREEN  
Make sure the arrow is to  
CH  
PROGRAM 1  
the left of "PROGRAM  
DATE  
- - / - -  
3
4
SET", then press OK.  
START  
STOP  
- - : - - AM  
- - : - - AM  
- - SP  
● If you are using the  
Illumi-Guide feature, OK  
blinks when the  
following buttons are lit:  
NUMBER keys (0 – 9),  
CHANNEL  
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)  
5
OR ( ,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
SHUTTLE PLUS, CANCEL and MENU.  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
SELECT PROGRAM  
NUMBER  
5
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH ∞ or  
5
SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ to select a vacant program number,  
ILLUMI GUIDE  
then press OK. The first time you do this, all numbers will  
be vacant, so just press OK when the screen appears.  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks  
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0  
– 9), SHUTTLE PLUS, 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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SET PROGRAM  
INFORMATION  
Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date,  
start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5 or  
∞
5
6
SHUTTLE PLUS 5 to set AM/PM and tape speed.  
∞
Press OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speed  
settings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing.  
6
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● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except the  
channel number) should have a "0" entered before it.  
5
● It is possible to set all information using the CH ∞ or  
5
SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ button.  
(In this case, press OK after each setting.) Do not use  
the CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ button to set the date.  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinks  
when the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys  
(0 – 9), SHUTTLE PLUS, CANCEL and MENU.  
NOTE:  
If you are using a cable box, enter the cable box  
channel, not the channel to be recorded. The channel  
to be recorded must be selected on the cable box. (The  
cable box channel is the VCR's channel that displays  
the chennels received by the cable box.)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
NUMBER  
NUMBER "9"  
TIMER  
** 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.  
0
CH  
MAKE CORRECTIONS  
To change any of the settings, press OK or SHUTTLE  
PLUS ™ £ 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), SHUTTLE PLUS, CANCEL and MENU.  
OK  
MENU  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen  
7
8
(੬ pg. 43).  
EXAMPLE  
● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, all buttons  
go out.  
If you program the VCR to timer  
record a show on September 6  
on channel 40 from 12:00 noon  
to 1:00 PM in SP mode, the  
screen will look like this:  
PROGRAM 1  
DATE  
9/ 6 SUN  
12:00 PM  
1:00 PM  
40 SP  
START  
STOP  
ENGAGE TIMER MODE  
CHANNEL  
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.  
PRESS NUMBER KEY(0-9)  
5
OR ( ,∞), THEN (OK)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
NOTES:  
● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER  
again. Pressing once more re-engages it.  
● After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off  
automatically.  
● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s  
memory backup keeps your selections for 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 flashes.  
● 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 channels received through a  
Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.  
● Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s  
date.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
42  
Check And Cancel Programs  
DISENGAGE TIMER  
Press TIMER, then press POWER.  
1
6
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OK  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
2
ACCESS PROGRAM SET  
SCREEN  
5
5
Press CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ to place the arrow  
POWER  
next to "PROGRAM SET", then press OK.  
3
4
CHECK PROGRAM INFOR-  
MATION  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
5
5
Press CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ to check the  
programs in succession.  
TIMER  
0
CANCEL  
CH  
To Cancel A Program . . .  
CANCEL A PROGRAM  
Press CANCEL.  
● Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary.  
5
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there are  
still programs remaining, go to step 7.  
6
RE-ENGAGE TIMER  
Press TIMER again.  
7
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Auto Timer  
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.  
6
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ACCESS MAIN MENU  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing  
5
5
CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then press OK.  
2
3
ACCESS AUTO TIMER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SCREEN  
Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressing  
5
5
CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞, then press OK. Now  
skip to step 2 of the procedure below.  
TIMER  
0
CH  
Or, during on-screen timer programming ...  
ACCESS AUTO TIMER  
SCREEN  
In step 7 in the VCR Plus+ Timer Programming proce-  
dure (੬ pg. 39) or in step 7 in the On-Screen Timer  
1
2
Programming procedure (੬ pg. 41), press MENU.  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
SELECT MODE  
Place the arrow next to  
AUTO TIMER  
your choice ("ON" or  
=ON  
5
"OFF") by pressing CH  
∞
OFF  
5
or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞.  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
3
NOTE:  
For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCR  
functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. To  
disengage the timer, press TIMER.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
44  
This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours  
(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off after  
recording is finished.  
Instant Timer  
Recording  
(ITR)  
START RECORDING  
Press REC.  
1
ENGAGE ITR MODE  
Press REC again. ITR blinks and 0:30 appears on the  
front display panel.  
2
SET RECORDING  
DURATION  
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If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press  
REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording  
3
time by 30 minutes.  
NOTES:  
● You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's  
front panel.  
● After you set the 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.  
I T R  
R E C  
VIDEO  
SP  
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EDITING  
45  
You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Edit To Or  
From Another  
VCR  
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.  
LOAD CASSETTES  
Player  
Your VCR  
Insert the playback cassette into the player and the  
cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.  
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).  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
NOTE:  
When using this VCR as the recorder, make sure to select  
"FRONT" or "REAR" (depending on which input connectors  
you use) at the Aux Input Screen. (To select the correct AUX  
input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 – 11 from the "Edit  
From A Camcorder" section, ੬ pg. 46.)  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO IN  
START PLAYER  
Set to its play mode.  
4
5
NOTE:  
If the player is equipped with a superimpose/OSD  
disable feature then set "SUPERIMPOSE" to OFF before  
pressing PLAY (੬ pg. 28).  
Another VCR  
Recorder  
START RECORDER  
Set to its record mode.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
NUMBER "0"  
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EDITING (cont.)  
46  
You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the  
recorder.  
Edit From A  
Camcorder  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Connect an AV cable between the camcorder’s VIDEO  
OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your VCR’s  
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.  
Recorder  
Your VCR  
LOAD A CASSETTE  
6
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Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder.  
2
3
4
5
To rear panel PAUSE/SPECIAL  
FUNCTION connector  
Mini-plug cable (not supplied)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
SET RECORDER’S INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
MODE  
Press NUMBER key “0” to set to AUX.  
VIDEO  
IN  
ACCESS MAIN MENU  
VIDEO  
OUT  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
Camcorder  
AUDIO OUT  
EDIT  
ACCESS FUNCTION SET  
SCREEN  
Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 to place the arrow  
∞
∞
Player  
next to “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.  
If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped  
camcorder — step 6  
If not — step 9  
ACCESS SPECIAL  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
FUNCTION SCREEN  
Press CH5 or SHUTTLE PLUS 5 to place the arrow  
∞
∞
next to “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.  
6
7
0
NUMBER "0"  
SELECT MODE  
CH  
Press CH5 or SHUTTLE  
∞
SPECIAL FUNCTION  
PLUS 5 to place the  
∞
=PAUSE  
arrow next to “PAUSE”.  
AV COMPU-LINK  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
RETURN TO FUNCTION  
MENU  
SET SCREEN  
Press MENU.  
8
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ACCESS AUX INPUT SCREEN  
5
5
Press CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞ to place the arrow  
next to “AUX INPUT”, then press OK.  
9
SELECT INPUT  
If you are connecting the  
6
q
AUX INPUT  
AV cable to the AV  
=FRONT  
10  
connectors on the front of  
REAR  
the VCR, place the arrow  
next to "FRONT" by  
5
pressing CH ∞ or  
5
SHUTTLE PLUS ∞. If  
PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
you are connecting the AV  
cable to the AV connectors  
on the back of the VCR, place the arrow next to "REAR"  
5
5
by pressing CH ∞ or SHUTTLE PLUS ∞.  
RETURN TO NORMAL  
SCREEN  
Press MENU as many times as necessary.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
11  
12  
START PLAYER  
Set the camcorder to its play mode.  
0
NOTE:  
CH  
If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD  
disable feature then set its superimpose or display  
feature to OFF before pressing play.  
START RECORDER  
Set your VCR to its record mode.  
● 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  
OK  
SHUTTLE PLUS  
MENU  
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EDITING (cont.)  
48  
Assemble Editing adds one recorded scene to another in  
succession.  
To use your VCR as the recorder ...  
Assemble  
Editing  
LOAD CASSETTES  
recording cassette in the recorder.  
Insert the original cassette in the player, and the  
1
SET TAPE SPEED  
Set to "SP" or "EP" by pressing the SP/EP button.  
2
6
q
REC  
ENGAGE RECORD-  
STANDBY MODE  
Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC.  
3
FIND EDIT START POINT  
be edited.  
Play back the original tape until you reach the scene to  
4
START EDITING  
edited, press PLAY to initiate the recorder’s record  
mode.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
When you reach the scene on the original tape to be  
5
6
7
STOP EDITING  
0
Press PAUSE to pause the tape in the recorder.  
SP/EP  
CONTINUE EDITING  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 to add additional scenes.  
PAUSE  
REC  
NOTE:  
Assemble Editing is also possible using your VCR as the  
playback deck.  
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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  
6
q
Audio-dubbed tape  
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
SET INPUT MODE  
Press NUMBER key "0" on the remote control. "AU"  
appears in place of a channel number.  
● Be sure to select "FRONT" 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. 46.)  
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  
Press A. DUB.  
NOTES:  
● 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. 27) 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.)  
START DUBBING  
● 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, make sure to select  
"REAR" 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. 46.  
Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press  
PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio dubbing  
begins at this point.  
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● REC blinks and PLAY is displayed on the front display  
panel.  
● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press  
PLAY to resume dubbing.  
● 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. 27) to select the soundtrack  
you wish to hear.  
● It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted  
material without the consent of the copyright owner.  
END AUDIO DUBBING  
the audio component's Stop mode.  
Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage  
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50  
TV Multi-Brand Remote  
Control  
POWER  
The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC  
remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs  
listed below.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
TURN ON THE TV  
NUMBER  
Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.  
1
0
CH  
TV/CABLE/VCR  
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
MODE  
VOL. +/-  
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR's remote  
control to TV.  
2
SET TV BRAND CODE  
enter your TV’s brand code using the NUMBER keys,  
then pressSTOP.  
Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWER,  
3
● 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/VIDEO, 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/VCR switch to VCR.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the kind of TV, there may be cases where some  
or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.  
TV BRAND NAME  
JVC  
BRAND CODE  
01  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
02  
03  
04, 11  
05  
SHARP  
06  
SONY  
07  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
08  
09  
HITACHI  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
10  
12  
13  
SEARS  
13  
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Cable Box Multi-Brand  
Remote Control  
POWER  
The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands  
of cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more  
than one code. If your cable box does not function with a  
specified code, try other codes.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
TURN ON THE CABLE BOX  
NUMBER  
Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.  
1
0
CH  
TV/CABLE/VCR  
SET REMOTE CONTROL  
MODE  
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR’s remote  
control to CABLE.  
2
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND  
enter the cable box brand number from the chart below  
and then press STOP.  
While holding down POWER, use the NUMBER keys to  
3
● 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  
∞
4
and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the  
cable box).  
● 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/VCR switch to VCR.  
NOTES:  
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME  
CURTIS  
BRAND CODE  
● You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and  
the cable box brand for your Cable Box 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 cable box  
brands that can be controlled by your cable box 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 Cable Box Controller.  
09, 10  
GEMINI  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
08  
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08  
15, 16, 17, 18  
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08  
19, 20, 21  
24, 25, 26  
13, 14  
JERROLD  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PIONEER  
RCA  
24, 25, 26  
15, 16, 17, 18  
08, 13  
REGAL  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
09, 10  
19, 20, 21  
08, 13  
SL MARX  
SPRUCER  
TELEVIEW  
TOCOM  
24, 25, 26  
08, 13  
22, 23  
VIDEOWAY  
ZENITH  
11, 12  
11, 12  
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SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)  
52  
Control Two JVC VCRs  
The supplied remote control is capable of controlling two JVC  
VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. You can set  
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. You can easily  
modify this VCR to accept B-code commands.  
POWER  
A/B CODE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
UNPLUG VCR'S POWER  
TIMER  
0
CORD  
Unplug from the AC outlet.  
1
SET A/B CODE SWITCH  
Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control to B.  
2
PLUG IN POWER CORD  
Plug back in to the AC outlet.  
3
TURN VCR POWER ON  
Press POWER on the remote.  
4
The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.  
Child Lock  
This feature allows you to prevent the operation of the VCR.  
TURN VCR POWER ON  
Press POWER.  
1
ENGAGE CHILD LOCK  
Child Lock indicator ("—") appears on the front display  
panel.  
Press and hold POWER on the remote control until the  
2
● To cancel Child Lock, press and hold POWER on the  
remote to turn the VCR on. During timer recording,  
pressing TIMER also cancels Child Lock.  
NOTES:  
● When Child Lock is engaged, make sure to keep the remote  
control out of the reach of children.  
● Timer recording of programs that were previously set can be  
performed while the Child Lock is engaged. The feature  
remains in effect after the recording is finished.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
53  
Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily  
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.  
POWER  
SYMPTOM  
1. The power won’t come on.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The power cord is disconnected.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
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. 43).  
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. 52).  
● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the  
wrong position.  
Set the switch to the position  
corresponding with the unit you want  
to operate.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The cassette gets stuck partway  
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. Then insert  
the cassette  
during loading, and is ejected.  
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.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
1. The tape is running but the picture  
won’t appear.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-  
tion (੬ pg. 6), the channel selector  
on the TV is set incorrectly.  
● If you’re using the AV connection  
(੬ pg. 6), the TV receiver is set to  
the wrong mode.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Set the channel selector to channel 3  
or 4.  
Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.  
2. Noise appears during visual search.  
● This is normal.  
3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
soundtrack.  
● Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Engage and adjust tracking manually  
(੬ pg. 26).  
4. 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 (੬ pg. 61).  
5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot be  
heard.  
● The AUDIO MONITOR option at  
the Function Set screen was set  
incorrectly.  
Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"  
(੬ pg. 27).  
6. SHUTTLE ring does not work  
● A turn of the SHUTTLE which is too  
rapid may not be properly  
recognized.  
Release the SHUTTLE, then turn it  
again more slowly.  
properly during search.  
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54  
RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Recording won’t start.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
● There’s no cassette loaded.  
● The loaded cassette has had its  
record safety tab removed.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Insert a cassette.  
Remove the cassette and cover the  
hole with adhesive tape, or load a  
cassette on which the record safety  
tab is intact.  
2. TV broadcasts 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. 45) or “Edit  
From A Camcorder” (੬ pg. 46) 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.  
Set the recorder’s input mode to AUX  
and select "FRONT" or "REAR" at the  
Aux Input Screen (੬ pg. 47).  
TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
1. Timer recording won’t work.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
● The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
Check or re-perform the clock/timer  
settings to ensure correctness.  
Press TIMER and check to make sure  
that TIMER appears on the front  
display panel.  
● The timer is not engaged.  
● 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. 19).  
● 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 Cable Box Controller is not  
properly connected to the VCR.  
● The output channel selected in the  
Cable Box Output screen is incorrect.  
Connect the Cable Box Controller  
correctly (੬ pg. 15).  
7. Cable channels are not automatically  
switched during timer recording.  
After confirming your cable box’s  
output channel number, re-access the  
Cable Box Output screen and select  
the correct number (੬ pg. 17).  
Make sure the power is on before  
timer recording starts.  
● The cable box’s power is off.  
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8. 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).  
9. 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. 19).  
10.“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. 42).  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
1. When scanning channels, some of  
them are skipped over.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
● Those channels have been preset to  
If you need the skipped channels,  
be skipped.  
restore them (੬ pg. 14).  
Press PAUSE 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.  
● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is set to  
a position other than TV.  
Set the switch to TV.  
Set the switch to CABLE.  
4. The remote control won't operate  
my cable box.  
● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is set to  
a position other than CABLE.  
5. 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.  
Select a different Host Channel during  
the Semi-Auto setting procedure  
(੬ pg. 10), or perform the Manual  
setting procedure (੬ pg. 11).  
ATTENTION:  
This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,  
switch the power off and unplug the power cord. Then plug it in again and switch power on. Take out the cassette. After  
checking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.  
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
56  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached  
during playback or search?  
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.  
A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.  
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, slow, still and frame-by-frame  
playback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s the  
problem?  
A. This is normal.  
Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?  
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.  
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.  
TIMER RECORDING  
Q. REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel.  
Is there a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording  
in progress.  
Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normal  
playback, the picture is disturbed. Should I be  
concerned about this?  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
A. No, it is normal.  
A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-  
screen menu, but the audio from the program or tape  
you’re viewing is present.  
Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’s  
the problem?  
A. This is normal.  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes.  
Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t find  
the program I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
Q. During playback, on-screen operational indicators  
sometimes jitter. Why does this happen?  
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not  
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen  
indicators) may occur.  
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INDEX  
57  
List Of Terms  
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. The first page on which the term  
appears is listed. Most terms appear more than once in the instruction manual.  
A
L
A/B Code ....................................................................52  
Active Video Calibration .............................................33  
Add Channel...............................................................14  
AFC.............................................................................14  
Audio Dubbing ...........................................................49  
Audio Monitor ............................................................27  
Auto Channel Setting ..................................................13  
Auto Clock Setting ...................................................... 11  
Auto Daylight Saving Time .......................................... 11  
Auto Timer ..................................................................43  
Automatic Tracking .....................................................26  
Aux Input ....................................................................47  
AV Compu Link Playback ...........................................31  
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.....................50  
N
Next-Function Memory ...............................................31  
O
On-Screen Display......................................................28  
On-Screen Timer Programming ...................................40  
On-Screen Timer Recording ........................................40  
Override Auto Clock Setting..........................................9  
B
Band ...........................................................................12  
P
C
PBS Channel .................................................................7  
Playback .....................................................................22  
Cable Box ...................................................................15  
Cable Box Brand Setting..............................................17  
Cable Box Controller...................................................15  
Cancel Program ..........................................................42  
Cassette Adapter..........................................................22  
Check Program ...........................................................42  
Child Lock ..................................................................52  
Connection to TV..........................................................6  
Contents........................................................................5  
Counter Memory.........................................................30  
Counter Reset..............................................................30  
R
Record Safety Tab .......................................................23  
Recording ...................................................................23  
Repeat Playback..........................................................29  
Reverse Motion Playback ............................................25  
Reverse Slow Motion Playback ...................................24  
RF Connection ..............................................................6  
S
SAP (Second Audio Program) ......................................37  
Second Audio .............................................................37  
Select Cable Box Output Channel ...............................16  
Semi-Auto Clock Setting..............................................10  
Shuttle Plus ...................................................................8  
Skip Search .................................................................29  
Slow Motion Playback ................................................24  
Specifications..............................................................60  
Still Picture Playback...................................................24  
SHUTTLE Ring ............................................................24  
Superimpose ...............................................................28  
D
Delete Channel ...........................................................14  
Dual Quick Setting........................................................7  
E
Editing.........................................................................45  
F
Frame-by-Frame Playback...........................................24  
Function Setting ..........................................................27  
G
T
Guide Channel Map....................................................21  
Guide Channel Setting ................................................20  
Tape Position Indicator................................................31  
Tape Speed Setting ......................................................23  
Time Zone Selection ...................................................10  
Tuner Setting ...............................................................12  
H
Host Channel Selection...............................................10  
I
V
Illumi Guide................................................................38  
Index Search ...............................................................29  
Insert Cassette .............................................................22  
Instant ReView ............................................................30  
ITR (Instant Timer Recording) ......................................44  
Variable-Speed Search ................................................25  
VCR Plus+...................................................................19  
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming ...................................38  
VCR Plus+ Timer Recording ........................................38  
J
Jog Dial.......................................................................24  
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58  
FRONT VIEW  
5
6
7 8  
1
2 3  
4
REW  
FF  
6
MENU  
OK  
PAUSE  
POWER  
q
REC  
JOG  
SHUTTLE  
(MONO)  
L–AUDIO–R  
VIDEO  
∞
CH  
5
A. DUB  
SP/EP  
+8  
–20 15 10  
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
+8  
dB –20 15 10  
L
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
dB  
R
ITR TIMER  
ST R E C  
VIDEO SP AM  
PLAY  
SAP  
PLAY  
STOP/EJECT  
M
EPPM  
PAUSE  
H
M
S
9 0 !  
@
#
$
%
^
&
*
(
1 Power ON/OFF Button (੬ pg. 8)  
2 Menu Button (੬ pg. 8)  
! Audio Input Connector [R] (੬ pg. 46)  
5
@ Channel ∞ Buttons (੬ pg. 8)  
3 OK Button (੬ pg. 8)  
# Instant REVIEW Button (੬ pg. 30)  
$ Remote Control Sensor  
% Front Display Panel (੬ pg. 59)  
^ Audio Dubbing [A. DUB] Button (੬ pg. 49)  
& SP/EP Button (੬ pg. 23)  
* Stop/Eject Button (੬ pg. 22)  
( Play Button (੬ pg. 22)  
4 Cassette Loading Slot  
5 Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 23)  
6 Pause Button (੬ pg. 23)  
7 SHUTTLE Ring (੬ pg. 24)  
8 JOG Dial (੬ pg. 24)  
9 Video Input Connector (੬ pg. 46)  
0 Mono Audio Input Connector (੬ pg. 46)  
Audio Input Connector [L] (੬ pg. 46)  
REAR VIEW  
1
2 3 4  
5
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
ANT.IN  
R
L(MONO)  
PAUSE/  
SPECIAL  
FUNCTION  
IN  
CABLE  
BOX  
RF OUT  
OUT  
CH3 CH4  
0
6 7 8  
9
!
@
1 Power Cord (੬ pg. 6)  
8 Hi-Fi Audio Output Connector [L] (੬ pg. 6)  
9 PAUSE/SPECIAL FUNCTION connector  
● Remote PAUSE Connector (੬ pg. 46)  
● AV COMPU LINK Connector (੬ pg. 31)  
0 CABLE BOX Connector (੬ pg. 15)  
! Channel 3/4 Switch (੬ pg. 6)  
2 Video Input Connector (੬ pg. 45)  
3 Audio Input Connector [R] (੬ pg. 45)  
4 Mono Audio Input Connector (੬ pg. 45)  
Audio Input Connector [L] (੬ pg. 45)  
5 ANT. IN Connector (੬ pg. 6)  
6 Video Output Connector (੬ pg. 6)  
7 Hi-Fi Audio Output Connector [R] (੬ pg. 6)  
@ RF OUT Connector (੬ pg. 6)  
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59  
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL  
1
+
+
8
–20 15 10  
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
8
–20 15 10  
8
6
4
2
0
2
4
6
dB  
L
dB  
R
2
3
4
5
%
$
#
ITR TIMER  
ST R E C  
VIDEO SP AM  
PLAY  
SAP  
M EPPM  
PAUSE  
H
M
S
6
7 8  
9
0
!
@
1 Audio Level Meter  
2 Timer Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 39)  
0 Channel Display [“AU” for AUX mode]  
(੬ pg. 7)  
3 Instant Timer Recording Indicator (੬ pg. 44)  
4 Video Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 8)  
5 “Cassette Loaded” Mark  
Counter Display (੬ pg. 22)  
! Child Lock Indicator (੬ pg. 52)  
@ Multi-Channel TV Sound Indicators (੬ pg. 37)  
# Pause Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 23)  
$ Play Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 22)  
% Recording Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 23)  
6 Counter Memory Mark (੬ pg. 30)  
7 Tape Speed Indicators (੬ pg. 23)  
8 AM/PM Indicators (੬ pg. 7)  
9 Clock Display (੬ pg. 7)  
REMOTE CONTROL (Provided)  
1 Instant REVIEW Button (੬ pg. 30)  
2 A/B Code Select Switch (੬ pg. 52)  
3 NUMBER Buttons (੬ pg. 10)  
POWER  
$
%
^
1
2
A
B
ENTER  
4 “AUX” Mode Select Button (੬ pg. 45)  
5 CANCEL Button (੬ pg. 42)  
OSD  
1
4
7
C.RESET  
CANCEL  
CH SKIP  
2
3
Counter [C.] RESET (੬ pg. 30)  
3
4
5
5
6
Channel [CH.] SKIP Button (੬ pg. 14)  
6 Volume [VOL] +/– Buttons (੬ pg. 50)  
7 DISPLAY Button (੬ pg. 30)  
DAILY (M-F)  
WEEKLY  
8
AUX  
9
&
TIMER  
0
*
(
)
q
w
e
r
8 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (੬ pg. 23)  
9 Rewind [REW] Button (੬ pg. 22)  
0 PLAY Button (੬ pg. 22)  
! Record [REC] Button (੬ pg. 23)  
@ Counter [C.] MEMORY Button (੬ pg. 30)  
ADD Button (੬ pg. 14)  
# MENU Button (੬ pg. 8)  
$ POWER ON/OFF Button (੬ pg. 8)  
% ENTER Button (੬ pg. 23)  
TV  
VOL.  
CH  
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
SP/EP DISPLAY TV/VIDEO CABLE  
TV  
VCR  
PLAY  
STOP  
On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (੬ pg. 28)  
^ DAILY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 39)  
& WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (੬ pg. 39)  
* TIMER Button (੬ pg. 39)  
t
y
SHUTTLE  
PLUS  
#
5
( Channel [CH] ∞ Buttons (੬ pg. 8)  
) TV/VIDEO Button (੬ pg. 8)  
q TV/CABLE/VCR Switch (੬ pg. 50)  
w Fast-Forward [FF] Button (੬ pg. 22)  
e PAUSE Button (੬ pg. 23)  
u
i
MULTI BRAND  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
r STOP Button (੬ pg. 22)  
t SKIP SEARCH Button (੬ pg. 29)  
y OK Button (੬ pg. 8)  
u SHUTTLE PLUS Button (੬ pg. 8)  
i ILLUMI GUIDE Button (੬ pg. 38)  
** If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove its  
batteries, wait a short time and then try again.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
60  
GENERAL  
TIMER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Temperature  
: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz  
Clock reference  
: Quartz  
: 21 W  
Program capacity  
: 1-year programmable timer/  
8 programs  
Operating  
: 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.  
Storage  
Operating position  
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 291 mm  
ACCESSORIES  
(15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 11-1/2")  
: 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs)  
: VHS NTSC standard  
Provided accessories  
: RF cable (F-type),  
Infrared remote control unit,  
“AA” battery x 2,  
Cable Box Controller,  
Audio/Video cable  
Weight  
Format  
Maximum recording time  
SP  
: 210 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
: 630 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
EP  
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  
: Channels 14–69  
: 113 Channels  
: Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;  
preset to Channel 3 when  
shipped) 75 ohms,  
unbalanced  
UHF  
CATV  
RF output  
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FOR SERVICING  
61  
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 30243-5357  
(770) 339-2522  
705 Enterprise Street  
Aurora, IL 60504-8149  
(708) 851-7855  
5665 Corporate Avenue  
Cypress, CA 90630-0024  
(714) 229-8011  
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110  
Houston, TX 77043-2310  
(713) 935-9331  
2969 Mapunapuna Place  
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040  
(808) 833-5828  
230 Eliot Street  
Ashland, MA 01721-2377  
(508) 881-5923  
14505 Commerce Way  
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512  
(305) 362-6252  
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  
62  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90  
JVC COMPANY OFAMERICAwarrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLYTO THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASERAT 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 COLUMBIAAND 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, INCIDENTALOR 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  
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U/U(C)  
COPYRIGHT © 1996 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.  
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