JVC DVR D VHS User Manual

D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER  
HM-DH5U  
MTP  
NTSC  
POWER  
EJECT  
TIMER  
HDMI D–VHS D–THEATER  
STOP  
CH  
DOLBY–D PCM  
DTS  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and  
Serial No. which are located on the  
rear of cabinet. Retain this  
INSTRUCTIONS  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LPT0943-001B  
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5. Ventilation  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But  
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or  
fire hazards. This product has been engineered and  
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not  
to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following  
basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the  
product and to protect it from overheating, these  
openings must not be blocked or covered.  
• Do not block the openings by placing the product  
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation  
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation  
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have  
been adhered to.  
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.  
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling  
only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
INSTALLATION  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
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.  
(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.  
2. Lightning  
(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.  
For added protection for this product during a  
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the  
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the product due  
to lightning and power-line surges.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
grounding-type plug.  
3. Power Lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in  
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric  
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such  
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside  
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to  
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as  
contact with them might be fatal.  
2. Power Sources  
Operate your product only from the type of power  
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of power supply to your home,  
consult your product dealer or local power company.  
If your product is intended to operate from battery  
power, or other sources, refer to the operating  
instructions.  
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  
GROUND CLAMP  
4. Power Cord Protection  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are  
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the product.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
810-20)  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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EN  
USE  
SERVICING  
1. Servicing  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across  
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the product.  
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d.If the product does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating  
instructions as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician to  
restore the product to its normal operation.  
e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any  
way.  
2. Product and Cart Combination  
A product and cart  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
combination should be  
moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force,  
and uneven surfaces  
may cause the product  
and cart combination to  
overturn.  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Water and Moisture  
3. Replacement Parts  
Do not use this product near water—for example,  
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry  
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and  
the like.  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or which have the  
same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into this product  
through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a  
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on  
the product.  
4. Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this  
product, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the product is in safe  
operating condition.  
5. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer of this product as they may cause  
hazards.  
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
The Index on pages 7 - 11 illustrates the controls and  
connections on the front and rear panel, the front  
display panel and the Remote.  
The list of terms on page 88 lists frequently-used terms,  
and the number of the page on which they are used or  
explained in the manual.  
The Amark signals a reference to another page for  
instructions or related information.  
Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures  
are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at  
the beginning of each major section.  
6. Cleaning  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
7. Heat  
The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .  
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.  
‘CAUTIONS’ on page 2.  
‘IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’ on  
the previous page.  
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Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette.  
1. DO NOT place the VCR…  
… in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity.  
… in direct sunlight.  
… in a dusty environment.  
… in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated.  
… on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.  
2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings or holes.  
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)  
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or Remote.  
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or Remote.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)  
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.  
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with  
water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.  
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.  
8. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely  
humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation  
on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR turned  
on for a few hours to let the moisture evaporate.  
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING  
After an extended period of use, the video heads can become dirty, resulting in a loss of picture or sound during  
playback. If this happens, clean the video heads by using the optional cleaning tapes.  
The heads get dirty in the following cases:  
in an environment prone to extreme temperature or humidity.  
in a dusty environment.  
flaw, dirt or mold on video tapes.  
continuous usage for a long time.  
Symptoms of dirty video heads:  
The picture is not clear, or does not  
appear. There is no sound.  
VHS playback  
Mosaic (block) noise appears in the  
picture.  
Black or mosaic horizontal stripes appear  
in the picture.  
The picture stops (as if the tape is paused).  
A blank black or blue screen appears.  
The picture is fuzzy. (VHS playback)  
Late symptom  
Still image  
Early symptom  
D-VHS playback  
Block noise  
Black screen  
Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for D-VHS video heads (JVC D-VHS video head cleaner DFC-2) to clean the  
video heads.  
In order to avoid misoperation, set “NAVIGATION” to “OFF” (A page 52).  
Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape.  
If you still do not get a clear picture after using a cleaning tape:  
The heads may be worn. Contact your nearest JVC dealer.  
During VHS playback, if there is a tracking problem, the picture may appear fuzzy. Adjust the tracking manually (A  
page 30).  
ATTENTION:  
To mobile phone users:  
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back  
display.  
On placing the VCR:  
Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause  
picture disturbance.  
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EN  
CONTENTS  
INDEX  
7
RECORDING  
35  
Front panel....................................................7  
Rear panel ....................................................8  
Front display panel .......................................9  
On-screen display .......................................10  
Remote........................................................11  
Basic Recording...........................................35  
D-VHS Recording via i.LINK Connection................. 35  
D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS Recording................................. 36  
Basic Recording Features............................. 37  
Changing display information.................................. 37  
Specifying recording length  
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)........................... 37  
Watching one program while recording another...... 38  
Showing on-screen display ...................................... 38  
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
12  
Connections.................................................12  
Basic Connection.....................................................13  
Digital Set Top Box Connection...............................15  
TIMER RECORDING  
VCR Plus+ C ® Timer Programming............ 40  
Changing VCR Plus+ C ® Setting.................. 42  
40  
3
INITIAL SETTINGS  
16  
3
Plug & Play Setting......................................16  
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set.................................16  
Clock Setting ...............................................17  
Preparations.............................................................17  
Setting clock semiautomatically  
— Semiauto Clock Set..........................................18  
Setting clock manually  
— Manual Clock Set.............................................19  
Tuner Setting...............................................20  
Setting channels automatically  
Express Timer Programming........................ 44  
Checking program settings....................................... 46  
Canceling or changing program settings .................. 46  
Satellite Auto Recording ..............................47  
i.LINK Timer Programming .......................... 48  
Video Remote Control Timer Programming.. 49  
VIDEO NAVIGATION  
51  
Navigation Playback...................................51  
Deactivating Video Navigation................................ 52  
Finding Tapes..............................................53  
Finding by tape number........................................... 53  
Finding by program title........................................... 54  
Finding by category ................................................. 54  
Finding by recording date........................................ 55  
Finding blank space................................................. 56  
Editing Titles................................................57  
Editing tape title....................................................... 57  
Entering or Editing program title............................... 59  
Editing program category......................................... 60  
Deleting tape information........................................ 60  
Deleting program information.................................. 61  
Checking memory ................................................... 61  
— Auto Channel Set.............................................20  
Setting channels manually  
— Manual Channel Set.........................................21  
Cable Box Control Setting............................22  
Installing Controller .................................................22  
Setting cable box input channel & brand .................23  
DBS Receiver Control Setting........................25  
Installing Controller .................................................25  
Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand ............26  
PLAYBACK  
28  
Basic Playback............................................28  
Basic Playback Features ..............................29  
Checking tape position ............................................29  
Playing back tape repeatedly  
— Repeat Playback ..............................................29  
Adjusting tracking condition  
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS  
62  
Useful Function Settings............................... 62  
JLIP ID Number Setting................................ 69  
i.LINK Set Up............................................... 70  
— Tracking Adjustments.......................................30  
Selecting monitor sound  
— Audio Monitor .................................................30  
Automatic operations after rewinding  
— Next Function Memory....................................31  
Locating beginning of recordings  
EDITING  
72  
i.LINK/DV Connections ................................ 72  
S-VIDEO/VIDEO Connections........................ 74  
— Index Search...................................................31  
Skipping unwanted portions  
— Skip Search......................................................31  
Special Effect Playback................................33  
Locating particular scene rapidly  
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL  
76  
TV Brand Setting ......................................... 76  
Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting..... 77  
Changing Remote Control Code ...................78  
— Picture Search..................................................33  
High-Speed Picture Search ...........................33  
Variable-Speed Picture Search......................33  
Viewing still picture  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Error Codes and Messages .......................... 84  
Questions and answers............................... 86  
79  
— Still Picture Playback .......................................34  
Viewing still picture frame by frame  
— Frame-by-Frame Playback................................34  
Viewing slow motion picture  
— Slow Motion Playback .....................................34  
GLOSSARY  
87  
88  
LIST OF TERMS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
89  
90  
92  
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
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INDEX  
Front panel  
J L  
K M N  
G H I  
D
A B C E F  
POWER  
EJECT  
TIMER  
D–VHS  
HDMI D–THEATER  
STOP  
CH  
DOLBY–D PCM  
REC  
DTS  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
AUDIO  
MONITOR i.LINK  
HDMI D–VHS SPEED REC PAUSE  
F1  
(
)
S–VIDEO –––– MENU –––– VIDEO MONO L–AUDIO–R  
R
W Y a  
O P  
Q
S U  
T V X Z  
A [POWER] button : A page 28, 36  
B [TIMER j] button : A page 41, 45, 46  
C [D-VHS] LED : A page 35, 36  
D [HDMI] LED : A page 12  
E [D-THEATER] LED : A page 52  
F Cassette loading slot  
G [STOP (L)] button : A page 28, 36  
I [DOLBY-D] LED : A page 32  
J [PCM] LED : A page 32  
O [EJECT (M)] button : A page 28, 36  
P [S-VIDEO]/[VIDEO]/[AUDIO] input connectors  
[F-1] : A page 74  
Q Front display panel : A page 9  
R Remote sensor  
S [HDMI] button : A page 12  
T [D-VHS] button : A page 36  
U [REC SPEED] button : A page 35, 36  
V [REC (R)] button : A page 35, 36  
W [PAUSE (W)] button : A page 34, 36  
X [S] button : A page 31  
K [DTS] LED : A page 32  
L [REW (O)] button : A page 28, 33  
M [PLAY (I)] button : A page 28  
N [FF (N)] button : A page 28, 33  
Y [T] button : A page 31  
Z [AUDIO MONITOR] button : A page 30  
a [i.LINK] connector : A page 72  
STOP  
CH  
DOLBY–D PCM  
DTS  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the  
right side cover near the top corner of the cover where  
[PULL-OPEN I] is indicated.  
The same way applies to the left side cover.  
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EN  
INDEX (cont.)  
Rear panel  
K L M  
N
HDMI OUT  
i.LINK IN/OUT  
DV IN  
OPTICAL  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S400  
VHF/UHF  
ANTENNA  
D-THEATER  
REGION 1  
PCM/STREAM  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
Y
IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
L
AUDIO  
R
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
CABLE BOX  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
L-1  
L-2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
REMOTE PAUSE/  
AV COMPULINK  
A
B
C
D EF G H I  
J
A AC power cord : A page 13  
B Cooling fan  
G [REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK] terminal  
[REMOTE PAUSE] terminal : A page 75  
[AV COMPULINK] terminal : A page 67  
H [CABLE BOX] Controller connector : A page 22, 25  
I [JLIP] terminal : A page 69  
J [ANTENNA OUT] terminal : A page 13  
K [i.LINK IN/OUT], [DV IN] Connector (i.Link*) :  
A page 72  
This prevents the temperature from rising inside the  
VCR. Do not remove it.  
Install the VCR so as not to block the area around  
the cooling fan.  
The cooling fan may be activated even if the unit is  
turned off in the following case;  
— if the Auto Clock Set and Auto Tuner Set have  
Play setting. (A page 16)  
*
i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The A logo is  
used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
Setting the clock manually (A page 19) will  
turn off the cooling fan.  
A page 13  
A page 13  
L [HDMI OUT] connector: A page 13, 15  
M [OPTICAL] terminal : A page 13, 64  
N [ANTENNA IN] terminal : A page 13  
E [S VIDEO]/[AUDIO]/[VIDEO INPUT] connectors  
(L-1) : A page 15, 74  
F [S VIDEO]/[AUDIO]/[VIDEO INPUT] connectors  
(L-2) : A page 15, 74  
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Front display panel  
ABC  
D
J
I
H
- -  
D S VHS CH  
G F  
E
A Progressive mode indicator : A page 14, 65  
B Timer mode indicator : A page 41, 45  
C Satellite Auto Recording indicator : A page 47  
D Channel/auxiliary input ([L1],[L2],[F1],[I-1] etc.)  
Clock time  
E Remain indicator : A page 37  
F Channel mode indicator  
G Cassette type indicator : A page 35  
H Pause mode indicator : A page 34, 36  
I Record mode indicator : A page 37, 41  
J Play mode indicator : A page 29, 41  
Time counter : A page 29  
Remaining time  
Recording mode indicator : A page 37, 41  
Tape speed  
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EN  
INDEX (cont.)  
On-screen display  
A B C DEFG H I  
HD  
CH 123  
SAP  
D-VHS  
INDEX -9  
D-VHS STD  
12:59 AM  
R
B
E
J
P
JVC  
HM-DH5  
D-VHS  
K
OFF  
CC1  
CC2  
CC3  
CC4  
CC5  
L
O N M  
A Cassette indication  
K Icons : A page 32  
B Cassette type indication : A page 35  
C Index no. indication : A page 31  
D VCR operation mode indication  
E Audio monitor indications : A page 30  
F Clock time  
e
f
g
h
: appears when a D-VHS cassette contains the  
multiple programs  
: appears when a D-VHS cassette contains the  
multiple angle  
: appears when a D-VHS cassette contains the  
audio in multiple language  
: appears when a D-VHS cassette contains the  
subtitle in multiple language  
Time counter*  
Tape remaining time (When “REMAIN” appears)**  
*
To reset the time counter, press [C.RESET] on the  
Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is  
also reset when a tape is inserted.  
NOTE:  
** The tape remaining time is calculated based on the  
recording speed being used. The indicated remaining  
time is only an estimate.  
The subtitles does not appear while the on-screen display is  
displayed.  
G Recording mode indication : A page 35, 36  
Recording speed indication  
H Image format (“HD”/“SD”)  
I Auxiliary input (“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” and “I-1” etc.)  
J Audio Indications  
L Selections of the selected icon (K)  
M Model name of the device connected to the i.LINK  
connector  
N Brand name of the device connected to the i.LINK  
connector  
O Type of device connected to the i.LINK connector  
P Tape position indicator : A page 29  
“STEREO”  
“Dolby D”  
When receiving the stereo broadcast  
When playing back and receiving  
Dolby Digital signals  
“STREAM”  
“PCM”  
When playing back and receiving  
audio signals in other new formats  
When playing back and receiving PCM  
audio signals  
“AUDIO 1”  
“AUDIO 2”  
“1+2 MIX”  
Depends on the “DV AUDIO REC”  
setting (A page 64)  
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A [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector : A page 76 - 78  
B [A/B/C/D] button : A page 78  
C [OK] button  
Remote  
D [PROGRAM] button : A page 40, 44  
E [STOP +/–] buttons : A page 41, 44  
F [START +/–] buttons : A page 41, 44  
G Number keys : A page 36, 76  
Character input buttons : A page 58  
H [WEEKLY] button : A page 41, 45, 46  
I [DAILY] button : A page 41, 45, 46  
J [DBS] button : A page 45  
K [CANCEL] button : A page 40, 46  
[C. (Counter) RESET] button : A page 29  
[<] button : A page 51  
L [AUX] button : A page 49, 75  
M [REW (QO)] button : A page 28, 33  
N [REC (R)] button : A page 35, 36  
O [STOP (L)] button : A page 28, 36  
P [MENU] button : A page 17  
Q [FG] buttons : A page 17, 18  
R [NAVI] button : A page 51  
REMOTE  
CODE  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
A/B/C/D  
U
V
W
X
A
B
C
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
D
E
F
PROGRAM  
START  
PROG.CHECK  
TIMER  
Y
Z
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
STOP  
ABC  
DATE  
TV/VCR CH  
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
REC  
LINK  
. ,  
?
DEF  
SUBTITLE  
REC  
JKL  
MNO  
SPEED  
GHI  
DBS  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
ENTER  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
AUX  
C. RESET  
CANCEL  
SKIP  
SEARCH  
PLAY  
STOP  
S [BACK] button : A page 41, 62  
T [OSD] button : A page 38  
[ENTER] button  
MENU  
NAVI  
U [POWER] button : A page 28, 36  
V [TV/VCR] button : A page 76  
W [PROG. CHECK] button : A page 46  
X [TIMER j] button : A page 41, 45, 46  
Y [DATE +/–] buttons : A page 41, 44  
Z [TV/VCR CH +/–] buttons : A page 30, 35, 44, 76,  
77  
TV  
VOL  
k
l
m
n
a [REC LINK] button : A page 47  
b [SUBTITLE] button : A page 32  
c [REC SPEED] button : A page 35, 36  
d [ENTER] button : A page 76, 77  
e [SKIP SEARCH] button: A page 31  
f [>] button : A page 51  
How to use the Remote  
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the  
Remote with the polarity (Fand G) matched  
correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or  
on the lid.  
g [FF (NP)] button : A page 28, 33  
h [PLAY (I)] button : A page 28, 35  
i [PAUSE (W)] button : A page 34, 36  
j [ST(DE)] buttons : A page 17, 31  
k [TV VOL +/–] buttons : A page 76  
l [OK] button  
m [A. (Audio) MONITOR] button : A page 30  
[CLEAR] button : A page 58  
[c/d](TV Muting) button : A page 76  
n [DISPLAY] button : A page 37  
The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s  
functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable  
boxes and DBS receivers.  
Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the  
target component.  
The maximum operating distance of the remote  
control is about 8 m (26ft.).  
The glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in white on the  
illustration on the left column are helpful when using  
the Remote in darkened rooms.  
NOTES:  
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries,  
wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try  
again.  
If the batteries of the Remote are weak, the Remote will not  
be able to control the TV, cable box or DBS receiver.  
Replace the batteries.  
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name  
can also be used to operate your TV after setting the  
[VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector to [TV]. (A page 76)  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR  
Connections  
To [i.LINK  
IN/OUT]  
To i.LINK Input/Output Connector  
i.LINK Cable (not supplied)  
Flat Feeder  
Antenna or Cable  
Coaxial Cable  
Matching Transformer  
(not supplied)  
Integrated HDTV  
To [ANTENNA IN]  
(Antenna or cable  
input)  
Back of VCR  
Antenna or Cable  
for digital broadcast  
i.LINK IN/OU
DV IN  
HDMI OUT OPTICAL  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
S-VIDEO  
S400  
VHF/UHF  
ANTENN
D-THEATER  
REGION  
To [ANTENNA  
OUT]  
PCM/STREAM  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
1
VIDEO  
L
Y
IN  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
RF Cable (supplied)  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
CABLE BOX  
UT  
R
R
ANTENNA  
L-1  
L-2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
REMOTE AUSE/  
P
AV COMPULINK  
To 75Kterminal  
To S-Video Input  
Connector  
S-Video Cable  
(supplied)  
To [S-VIDEO OUTPUT]  
To HDMI  
Connector  
AC Outlet  
To Video  
Input Connector  
Video Cable  
OR  
To [VIDEO OUTPUT]  
To [AUDIO OUTPUT]  
(not supplied)  
Audio Cable  
(supplied)  
To Audio Input Connectors  
Component Video Cable (not supplied)  
To [COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUTPUT]  
To Component Video Connectors  
HDMI Cable (not supplied)  
To [HDMI OUT]  
When your TV has only DVI input, you can use a commercially  
available HDMI to DVI conversion cable to connect between the  
VCR and your TV.  
L
To [HDMI OUT]  
VIDEO  
HDMI to DVI conversion cable  
(commercially available, not  
supplied)  
To DVI  
connector  
NOTES:  
HDMI will be automatically activated (HDMI-ON) when a HDMI connection has been made. To de-activate (HDMI-OFF), press  
[HDMI] on the front panel and the [HDMI] LED will turn off.  
During HDMI-ON ([HDMI] LED on), the image format output to the TV connected via the HDMI connector will be in accordance to  
the image format of the TV. During HDMI-OFF ([HDMI] LED off), the image format output to the TV is in accordance to this VCR’s  
“IN/OUT FUNCTION” menu settings “TV OUTPUT 1” and “TV OUTPUT 2” (A page 65). If the picture cannot be properly  
displayed on the TV when using the HDMI to DVI connection, try setting HDMI to OFF.  
If your TV is not High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compatible, the pictures will not be properly displayed on the  
TV. In this case, use the component video, s-video or video connection.  
If you cannot see the pictures on the TV screen when you play back a tape, set “TV OUTPUT 2” to the appropriate mode (A page  
65). “TV OUTPUT 2” is invalid when HDMI is activated.  
To operate the VCR with your TV using the HDMI, DVI, Component Video or S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to the AV mode  
using the TV’s Remote.  
You can also use the TV/VCR button on the VCR’s Remote to set your TV to the AV mode (A page 76).  
To ensure that you can record one show while watching another (A page 38), you must also connect the VCR to the TV using the  
RF cable.  
Use the commercially available i.LINK cable (4-pin, S400, below 3m). If the cable used is above 3m, this VCR will not fully  
maximize its performance.  
For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the Index (A page 8).  
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Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet.  
A Check contents  
The clock and tuner channels will automatically  
be set when the antenna is connected and when  
the AC power cord is first connected to an AC  
power outlet (A page 16).  
Make sure the package contains all of the  
accessories listed in ‘SPECIFICATIONS’ (A page  
89).  
(If [AUTO] or channel numbers are displayed  
on the front display panel before the VCR is  
turned on, the clock and tuner channels are  
being set automatically. Wait until the clock  
time is displayed on the front display panel  
before turning on the VCR.)  
B Situate VCR  
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.  
C Connect VCR to TV  
The following connections are required.  
A Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.  
B Connect the TV antenna cable to the VCR’s  
[ANTENNA IN] terminal.  
E Final preparation for use  
Turn on the VCR.  
C Connect the supplied RF cable between the  
VCR’s [ANTENNA OUT] terminal and the  
TV’s antenna input terminal.  
You can now perform basic playback  
(A page 28) or basic recording (A page 35).  
D Connect a HDMI cable between the VCR’s  
[HDMI OUT] connector and the TV’s HDMI  
input connector.  
ATTENTION:  
If your TV has only DVI input, use a HDMI to  
DVI conversion cable to connect to the VCR’s  
audio cable between the VCR’s [AUDIO  
OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s audio  
input connectors. If your TV is connected to  
an AV Amplifier, you can make use of the  
VCR’s [OPTICAL] connector to connect to the  
amplifier (A page 64).  
When this VCR is connected to some HDMI devices, signals  
that are normally output from the VCR in the 480i image  
such cases, signal cannot be output from the [S VIDEO  
OUTPUT] connector or the [VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors.  
If the [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connector or the [VIDEO  
OUTPUT] connectors are used, press the [HDMI] button on  
the front panel to turn off the [HDMI] LED and set “TV  
OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480i” (A page 65).  
E Connect an i.LINK cable between the VCR’s  
[i.LINK IN/OUT] connector and the TV’s  
i.LINK input/output connector.  
* If your TV does not have a HDMI or DVI  
connector, you can make a ‘Component Video  
Connection’ or ‘VIDEO/S-VIDEO Connection’  
as stated below:  
Component Video Connection  
a– Connect a component video cable between  
the VCR’s [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT]  
connectors and the TV’s component video  
input connectors.  
b– Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s  
[AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s  
audio input connectors.  
VIDEO/S-VIDEO Connection  
a– Connect an S-Video cable between the VCR’s  
[S-VIDEO OUTPUT] connector and the TV’s  
S-Video input connector.  
If your TV does not have a S-Video input  
connector, use a video cable to connect  
between the VCR’s [VIDEO OUTPUT]  
connector and the TV’s video input  
connector.  
b– Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s  
[AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s  
audio input connectors.  
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR (cont.)  
When your TV has only DVI input, you can use a commercially  
available HDMI to DVI conversion cable to connect between the  
VCR and your TV.  
L
VIDEO  
To [HDMI OUT]  
HDMI to DVI conversion cable  
(commercially available, not  
supplied)  
To DVI  
connector  
HDMI Cable (not supplied)  
OR  
Component Video Cable (not supplied)  
Audio Cable (supplied)  
To  
Component  
Video  
Connectors  
To HDMI  
connector  
To  
[COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT]  
To  
[HDMI  
OUT]  
To Audio Input  
Connectors  
To [AUDIO OUTPUT]  
To [ANTENNA  
IN] (Antenna or  
cable input)  
Coaxial  
Cable  
Flat Feeder  
i.LINK IN/OUT  
DV IN  
HDOUT  
OPTICAL  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S400  
VHF/UHF  
ANTENNA  
D-THATER  
REGION  
PCM/STREAM  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
1
Y
I
Antenna  
or Cable  
L
DIO  
R
L
AUDIO  
R
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
CABLE BOX  
OUT  
ANNNA  
L-1  
L-2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
REMOTE  
P
AUSE/  
TV  
(HD  
Ready)  
AV COMPULINK  
Matching Transformer  
(not supplied)  
Back of VCR  
To [i.LINK  
IN/OUT]  
To  
To [S VIDEO  
INPUT]  
To [ANTENNA  
OUT]  
To 75 Kterminal  
To DTV Input  
Connectors  
[AUDIO INPUT]  
i.LINK cable  
(not supplied)  
To Audio Input  
Connectors  
Audio Cable  
(not supplied)  
S-Video Cable  
(supplied)  
AC Outlet  
To i.LINK Input/  
To Audio Output  
Connectors  
To S-Video Output  
Connector  
Output Connector  
Antenna or Cable  
for digital broadcast  
Digital Set Top Box  
To DTV (Component)  
Output Connectors  
To Audio Output  
Connectors  
Component Video Cable (not supplied)  
Audio Cable (not supplied)  
If you have made a component video connection and your TV’s component video connectors support only high definition signal  
format, connect also the S-VIDEO or VIDEO connectors between the VCR and TV in order to view the picture of 480i image format  
output from the VCR.  
Through the component video connection and if your TV’s component video connectors support only the progressive video input  
and not high definition video input, you can set “TV OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480p” (A page 65) or “480i to 480p” to “ON”  
(A page 65) to enjoy high quality picture.  
The progressive mode indicator [q] on the front display panel will light up when the video output is in progressive mode.  
Use the commercially available i.LINK cable (4-pin, S400, below 3m). If the cable used is above 3m, this VCR will not fully  
maximize its performance.  
To connect the antenna for the Digital Set Top Box, refer to the instruction manual for Digital Set Top Box.  
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Digital Set Top Box Connection  
E Connect Digital Set Top Box to TV  
If you are using a HD Ready TV, you can make use of this  
connection to connect to the VCR.  
A Connect a component video cable between  
the Digital Set Top Box’s DTV (component)  
output connectors and the TV’s DTV input  
connectors.  
First, check the contents and situate the VCR as instructed  
in steps A and B on page 13. Then go to the following  
steps.  
B Connect an audio cable between the Digital  
Set Top Box’s audio output connectors and  
the TV’s audio input connectors.  
C Connect VCR to Digital Set Top  
Box  
A Connect an i.LINK cable between the VCR’s  
[i.LINK IN/OUT] connector and Digital Set  
Top Box’s i.LINK input/output connector.  
B Connect an audio/S-Video cable between the  
VCR’s [AUDIO/S VIDEO INPUT] connectors  
and the Digital Set Top Box’s audio/S-Video  
output connectors.  
Connect the AC power plug to the AC outlet.  
• The clock and tuner channels will automatically  
be set when the antenna is connected and when  
the AC power cord is first connected to an AC  
power outlet (A page 16).  
(If [AUTO] or channel numbers are displayed  
on the front display panel before the VCR is  
turned on, the clock and tuner channels are  
being set automatically. Wait until the clock  
time is displayed on the front display panel  
before turning on the VCR.)  
D Connect VCR to TV  
A HDMI Connection  
A Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables  
to the TV as explained in step C A ~ C of  
‘Basic Connection’ (A page 13).  
B Connect a HDMI cable between the VCR’s  
[HDMI OUT] connector and the TV’s HDMI  
input connector.  
G Final preparation for use  
Turn on the VCR.  
• You can now perform basic playback (A page  
28) or basic recording (A page 35).  
If your TV has only DVI input, use a HDMI to  
DVI conversion cable to connect to the VCR’s  
audio cable between the VCR’s [AUDIO  
OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s audio  
input connectors. If your TV is connected to  
an AV amplifier, you can make use of the  
VCR’s [OPTICAL] connector to connect to the  
amplifier (A page 64).  
ATTENTION:  
When this VCR is connected to some HDMI devices, signals  
that are normally output from the VCR in the 480i image  
such cases, signal cannot be output from the [S VIDEO  
OUTPUT] connector or the [VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors.  
If the [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connector or the [VIDEO  
OUTPUT] connectors are used, press the [HDMI] button on  
the front panel to turn off the [HDMI] LED and set “TV  
OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480i” (A page 65).  
OR  
If your TV does not have a HDMI or DVI  
connector, you can make a ‘Component Video  
Connection’ as stated in B below, or ‘VIDEO/S-  
VIDEO Connection’ as on page 13.  
B Component Video Connection  
A Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables  
to the TV as explained in step C A ~ C of  
‘Basic Connection’ (A page 13).  
B Connect a component video cable between  
the VCR’s [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] con-  
nectors and the TV’s component video input  
connectors.  
C Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s  
[AUDIO OUTPUT] connectors and the TV’s  
audio input connectors.  
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INITIAL SETTINGS  
This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically  
when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The  
antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play setting.  
The time and date can be set automatically by the clock  
setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV  
broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the host  
channel and it is a PBS channel in your area.  
Plug & Play  
Setting  
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set  
A Perform Plug & Play setup  
ATTENTION:  
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR  
If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set  
the clock and tuner channels separately. (A page 17 - 21)  
It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug &  
Play setting.  
(A page 13). Then connect the AC power cord  
to an AC outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.  
The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.  
Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the  
Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.  
NOTES:  
When AC cord is connected to an AC outlet,  
[LOADING] appears on the front display panel. It  
takes some time until VCR completes its setup.  
Auto Clock Set is performed first.  
[AUTO] blinks on the front display panel during Auto  
Clock Set.  
Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel Set  
scans all the channels that are receivable by your  
VCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers  
are displayed as they are scanned and set.  
When Plug & Play setting has been complete  
successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you  
perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no need  
to perform the clock (A page 17) and tuner (A page  
20) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete  
channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 21.  
CH  
During Initial Auto Clock Set  
[AUTO] blinks.  
Plug & Play Completed  
The current time is  
displayed. ([PM] lights  
up during the afternoon.)  
During Auto Channel Set  
The channel numbers are  
displayed as they are  
scanned and set.  
* If an incorrect clock time or [– –:– –] appears on the display panel, see ‘What to do if Plug & Play setting failed’ below.  
INFORMATION  
• If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 17, the clock will be adjusted automatically by  
the host channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel  
clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock  
will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.)  
The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”.  
• If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Auto  
Clock Set will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.  
• Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from a PBS channel.  
If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto (A page 18)  
or Manual Clock Set (A page 19) procedure.  
What to do if Plug & Play setting failed  
• If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS  
channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the  
Semiauto (A page 18) or Manual Clock Set (A page 19) procedure.  
• If [– –:– –] appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may  
not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on  
and off the VCR; the Plug & Play setting will be automatically reactivated.  
If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set  
(A page 19) and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (A page 20 or 21).  
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Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set  
correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable  
box.  
Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or  
Manual Clock Set. Each procedure starts from step C  
after preparation steps below are finished.  
If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (A page  
19)  
Clock Setting  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
Preparations  
A Access Main Menu screen  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
Press [MENU].  
B Access Clock Set screen  
A Press [D E] to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
OTHER  
CLOCK SET  
GUIDE CHANNEL  
move the arrow to  
“INITIAL SET  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
MANUAL CLOCK SET  
AUTO CLOCK  
UP”, then press  
[G] or [OK].  
OFF  
B Press [D E] to  
move the arrow to  
“CLOCK SET”,  
then press [G] or  
[OK].  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
If “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK  
MANUALLY” appears on the screen, press [OK]  
to access the Clock Set screen. (Even if you do  
not press [OK], the Clock Set screen disappears  
after 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen  
appears automatically.)  
A G  
B - F  
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E Select D.S.T. mode  
— Semiauto Clock Set  
You have three choices:  
“AUTO”– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s  
clock automatically by the incoming  
signal from the host channel. (Auto  
Daylight Saving Time*)  
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone  
setting manually.  
First follow steps A to B on page 17, then go to the  
following steps.  
“ON”–  
Adjustment will be made by the built-  
in clock itself.  
“OFF”– Select when Daylight Saving Time  
does not apply to you.  
Press [FG] to move the arrow to “D.S.T.”, then  
press [D E] repeatedly until the desired setting is  
selected.  
C Access Auto Clock Set screen  
Press [FG] to move  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
OTHER  
CLOCK SET  
GUIDE CHANNEL  
the arrow to “AUTO  
CLOCK SET”, then  
press [OK].  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
MANUAL CLOCK SET  
AUTO CLOCK  
ON  
F Select time zone  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
Press [FG] to move the arrow to “TIME ZONE”,  
press [D E] repeatedly until “AUTO” or the  
desired time zone is selected.  
Then;  
To select the host channel — go to step D.  
To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step E.  
To select the time zone — go to step F.  
Each time you press the button, the time zone  
changes as follows:  
U“AUTO” U“ATLANTIC” U“EASTERN”  
U“CENTRAL” U“MOUNTAIN” U“PACIFIC”  
U“ALASKA” U“HAWAII” U(back to the  
beginning)  
NOTE:  
The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO  
CLOCK SET” is selected.  
NOTE:  
If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug & Play  
setting, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a  
PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an  
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you  
selected “AUTO” for the host channel in step D, be  
sure to select the correct time zone manually.  
D Select host channel  
You can either select  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
TIME  
INITIAL SET UP  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
:
AM DATE 1/1 (THU) 2004  
“AUTO” or enter a  
PBS channel number.  
Press [FG] to move  
the arrow to “HOST  
CH”, then press [D  
E] until “AUTO” or  
the desired PBS  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
HOST CH [TV]  
D.S.T  
TIME ZONE  
RETURN  
G Return to normal screen  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
Press [MENU].  
channel number is  
selected.  
IMPORTANT:  
Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set.  
[AUTO] will appear on the front display panel while the  
clock is being set. The current clock time will appear  
automatically when the clock setting is complete.  
NOTE:  
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.  
* Auto Daylight Saving Time  
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s  
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.  
With Auto DST activated, . . .  
. . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 3:00 AM.  
. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is  
adjusted to 1:00 AM.  
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Setting clock manually  
— Manual Clock Set  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
First follow steps A to B on page 17, then go to the  
following steps.  
C Access Manual Clock Set screen  
Press [FG] to move the arrow to “MANUAL  
CLOCK SET”, then press [OK].  
D Set time  
Press [D E] until the  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
MANUAL CLOCK SET  
desired time appears,  
then press [G].  
TIME  
:
1/1 (THU)  
2004  
DATE  
YEAR  
D.S.T  
Holding [D E]  
changes the time in  
30-minute intervals.  
OFF  
RETURN  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
H
C - G  
E Set date  
Press [D E] until the desired date appears, then  
press [G].  
Holding [D E] changes the date in 15-day  
intervals.  
F Set year  
Press [D E] until the desired year appears.  
G Select D.S.T. mode  
Press [FG] to move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”,  
then press [D E] to select “ON” or “OFF”.  
“ON”– Adjustment will be made by the built-in  
clock itself.  
“OFF”– Select when Daylight Saving Time does  
not apply to you.  
H Start clock  
Press [MENU] and normal screen appears.  
To make corrections any time during the process  
Press [FG] to select the item you want to change, then  
press [D E].  
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INITIAL SETTING (cont.)  
Setting channels automatically  
Tuner Setting  
— Auto Channel Set  
Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set  
correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add or  
delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (A page 21).  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mSeotdtheeo[nVtChRe/TTVV./CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
A Access Main Menu screen  
Press [MENU].  
B Access Tuner Set Up screen  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
A Press [D E] to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
DBS SET UP  
TUNER SET  
CABLE SET UP  
move the arrow to  
“TUNER SET UP”,  
then press [G] or  
[OK].  
BAND  
TV  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
B Press [D E] to  
move the arrow to  
“TUNER SET”,  
then press [G] or  
[OK].  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
C Perform Auto Channel Set  
You can  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
DBS SET UP  
TUNER SET  
CABLE SET UP  
automatically set the  
receivable channels  
in your area in the  
order of their  
BAND  
TV  
AUTO CH SET  
MANUAL CH SET  
A D  
frequencies.  
B - C  
MENU  
OK  
Press [FG] to move  
the arrow to “AUTO  
CH SET”, then press  
[OK].  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
NOTES:  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
DBS SET UP  
TUNER SET  
CABLE SET UP  
When Auto Channel  
Set is complete,  
AUTO CHANNEL SET  
SCANNING...  
“SCAN COMPLETED”  
appears on screen.  
If the scan was  
unsuccessful, “SCAN  
COMPLETED – NO  
SIGNAL FOUND –”  
appears on screen.  
Check the  
PRESS [MENU] TO END  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
connections, then  
select “RETRY” to start  
again, or select  
“EXIT”.  
D Return to normal screen  
Press [MENU].  
INFORMATION  
The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV)  
automatically during Auto Channel Set.  
The selected band will be displayed on the right side  
of “BAND” on the Tuner Set Up screen.  
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Setting channels manually  
— Manual Channel Set  
You can add the channels you want or delete the  
channels you do not want manually.  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
A Access Main Menu screen  
Press [MENU].  
B Access Tuner Set Up screen  
A Press [D E] to move the arrow to “TUNER  
SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].  
B Press [D E] to move the arrow to “TUNER  
SET”, then press [G] or [OK].  
D
C Access Manual Channel Set  
screen  
Press [FG] to move  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
DBS SET UP  
TUNER SET  
CABLE SET UP  
the arrow to  
“MANUAL CH SET”,  
then press [OK].  
BAND  
TV  
A E  
AUTO CH SET  
B - D  
MANUAL CH SET  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
D Add or skip desired channels  
To add channels  
A Press [FG] to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
MANUAL CH SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
move the arrow to  
“CH”, then press  
the ‘Number’ keys  
to input a channel  
number you want  
to add.  
CH  
[TV]  
45  
ADD/SKIP  
ADD  
RETURN  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW  
OR NUMBER KEYS  
SELECT  
EXIT  
B Press [FG] to move the arrow to “ADD/SKIP”,  
then press [D E] to set to “ADD”.  
C Repeat A and B to add other channels.  
To skip channels  
A Press [FG] to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
MANUAL CH SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
move the arrow to  
“CH”, then press  
the ‘Number’ keys  
or [D E] to input  
a channel number  
you want to skip.  
CH  
[TV]  
46  
ADD/SKIP  
SKIP  
RETURN  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW  
OR NUMBER KEYS  
SELECT  
EXIT  
B Press [FG] to move the arrow to “ADD/SKIP”,  
then press [D E] to set to “SKIP”.  
C Repeat Aand Bto skip other channels.  
E Return to normal screen  
Press [MENU].  
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INITIAL SETTING (cont.)  
The following procedure is required if you receive your  
TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The  
Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the  
cable box channel during timer recording. The Controller  
is effective for recording broadcasts that have been  
programmed using VCR Plus+ (A page 40) or Express  
timer programming (A page 44).  
Cable Box  
Control Setting  
Suggested location  
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s  
Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s  
transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote  
sensor.  
Installing Controller  
A Situate Controller  
ATTENTION:  
Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing  
the cable box’s remote sensor.  
The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a  
cable box and a DBS receiver are used, position the  
Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both  
the cable box and DBS receiver.  
Make sure the path between the Controller and  
the cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked.  
B Attach Controller  
Cable box  
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on  
the back of the Controller.  
C Connect cable box to VCR  
If your cable box does not have audio/video  
output connectors  
Controller  
(suggested  
locations)  
Connect the RF output terminal on the cable  
box to the [ANTENNA IN] terminal on the rear  
of the VCR.  
Your VCR  
If your cable box has audio/video output  
connectors  
Cable box  
Connect an audio/video cable between the  
[AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors on the rear  
of the VCR and the audio/video output  
connectors on the cable box.  
To Audio/  
video output  
To RF  
output  
Controller  
(supplied)  
NOTE:  
When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction  
manual.  
Transmitter  
or  
D Connect Controller to VCR  
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX  
Controller connector on the rear panel.  
To [ANTENNA  
IN]  
To [AUDIO/  
VIDEO INPUT]  
How to control the cable box  
This VCR has two separate methods to control your  
cable box.  
The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable  
box. This eliminates the need for a separate cable  
box’s Remote.  
The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable  
box. This allows the VCR to change your cable  
box’s channel number during timer recording.  
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the  
VCR’s Remote, refer to page 77. To set up the  
Controller, go to page 23.  
Your VCR  
CABLE  
BOX  
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Setting cable box input channel &  
brand  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
After installation, set the cable box input channel and its  
brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work  
correctly.  
Remote to [VCR].  
A Turn on cable box  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your  
cable box.  
B Access Main Menu screen on VCR  
Press [MENU].  
C Access Cable Set Up screen  
A Press [D E] to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
DBS SET UP  
CABLE SET UP  
move the arrow to  
“TUNER SET UP”,  
then press [G] or  
[OK].  
INPUT CH  
OFF  
1
BRAND  
TEST MODE  
B Press [D E] to  
move the arrow to  
“CABLE SET UP”,  
then press [G] or  
[OK].  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
B G  
C - F  
D Select cable box input channel  
Press [FG] to move  
the arrow to “INPUT  
CH”.  
Your selection  
depends on how your  
cable box is  
connected to your  
VCR.  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
CABLE SET UP  
INPUT CH  
OFF  
1
BRAND  
TEST MODE  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s  
[ANTENNA IN] terminal on the rear panel  
Press [D E] until the channel number  
representing the cable box’s output (“ON CH2 –  
ON CH9”) appears on the screen.  
If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s  
[AUDIO/VIDEO] input connectors on the front  
panel  
Press [D E] until “ON F-1” appears on the  
screen.  
If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s  
[AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (L-1)] or [AUDIO/  
VIDEO INPUT (L-2)] connectors on the rear  
panel  
Press [D E] until “ON L-1” or “ON L-2”  
appears on the screen.  
If you do not use a cable box  
Press [D E] until “OFF” appears on the screen.  
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INITIAL SETTING (cont.)  
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST  
BRAND  
E Enter cable box brand  
CODE  
Press [FG] to move  
the arrow to  
“BRAND”.  
Press [D E] to enter  
the brand code from  
the list shown to the  
right.  
ARCHER  
1, 5, 17  
1, 17  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
2, 8  
1, 17  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
CABLE SET UP  
CABLETENNA  
CABLEVIEW  
CITIZEN  
INPUT CH  
OFF  
1
BRAND  
TEST MODE  
CURTIS  
DIAMOND  
GC BRAND  
GEMINI  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28  
10, 18, 23  
15  
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28  
2, 8  
7, 20  
13, 14  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
13, 14  
10, 18, 23  
T1, 16, 17  
5, 16, 24  
2, 8  
7, 20  
5, 16, 17, 24, 25  
13, 14  
5, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25  
5, 16, 24  
F Engage test mode  
JASCO  
Press [FG] to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”,  
JERROLD  
NOVAVISION  
OAK  
PANASONIC  
PULSER  
RCA  
REGAL  
REMBRANDT  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
then press [OK].  
NOTE:  
If you do not engage the test mode in step F, “INPUT  
CH” and “BRAND” are not set.  
If the cable box’s  
channel changes to  
9, setting is  
FUNCTION SET UP  
CABLE SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
INPUT CH  
OFF  
DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO  
complete  
CHANNEL 09?  
YES  
NO  
Press [D E] to  
SL MARX  
SPRUCER  
move the arrow to  
“YES”, then press  
[OK] and “CABLE  
BOX CONTROL IS  
ON” appears on the  
screen for about 5  
seconds.  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
EXIT  
STARGATE  
TELEVIEW  
TOCOM  
1, 4, 16  
1, 17  
16, 17, 25  
3, 9, 22  
3, 9, 22  
UNIKA  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
ZENITH  
If the cable box’s channel does not change to 9  
A Press [D E] to move the arrow to “NO”.  
B Press [OK].  
C Repeat step E until the cable box’s channel  
changes to 9 by entering another code.  
D If the channel does not change after going  
through all the code numbers listed for your  
model of cable box, then try all the other  
numbers.  
NOTES:  
The Controller may not work with all types of cable box.  
If your cable box does not respond to any code, you cannot  
use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case,  
make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the  
proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer  
recording.  
Contact your cable company about the possibility of  
exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible  
with your VCR.  
The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the  
Controller during timer recording.  
G Return to normal screen  
Press [MENU].  
If your cable box cannot be operated with a Remote (because  
it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to  
change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned  
on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start  
time of timer recording.  
If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power  
failure, set the cable box input channel and brand again.  
For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the  
Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.  
If the VCR’s clock has not been set (with “AUTO  
CLOCK” set to “ON”)  
“CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY”  
appears for about 5 seconds when you press [OK] in  
step C, then the Clock Set screen appears.  
Perform Manual Clock Set on page 19. If you press  
[MENU] after the clock has been set, the Cable Box  
Input Channel screen in step D appears.  
End of Cable Box Control Setting  
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The following procedure is required if you receive  
satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast  
Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to  
automatically switch the DBS receiver’s channels during  
timer recording.  
DBS Receiver  
Control Setting  
Suggested location  
NOTES:  
Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top  
of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the  
VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the  
DBS receiver’s remote sensor.  
The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels  
using the Controller when the VCR has been programmed  
using Express timer programming (A page 44).  
Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode, the  
Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during  
VCR Plus+ timer recording. (You can also use ‘Satellite Auto  
Recording’ (A page 47) if your DBS receiver is equipped with  
a timer.)  
ATTENTION:  
The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS  
receiver and a cable box are used, position the Controller so  
its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS  
receiver and cable box.  
If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you  
connect the DBS receiver to your VCR’s [AUDIO/VIDEO  
INPUT] connectors and the cable box to your VCR’s  
[ANTENNA IN] terminal.  
Installing Controller  
DBS receiver  
A Situate Controller  
Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing  
the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.  
Make sure the path between the Controller and  
the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is not blocked.  
Controller  
(suggested  
locations)  
B Attach Controller  
Your VCR  
DBS receiver  
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on  
the back of the Controller.  
Controller  
(supplied)  
C Connect DBS receiver to VCR  
To RF  
output  
To Audio/  
video output  
If your DBS receiver does not have audio/video  
Transmitter  
output connectors  
or  
Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS  
receiver to the [ANTENNA IN] terminal on the  
rear of your VCR.  
To [ANTENNA  
IN]  
To [AUDIO/  
VIDEO INPUT]  
If your DBS receiver has audio/video output  
connectors  
Connect an audio/video cable between the  
[AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] connectors on the rear  
of the VCR and the audio/video output  
connectors on the DBS receiver.  
Your VCR  
NOTE:  
CABLE  
BOX  
When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its  
instruction manual.  
D Connect Controller to VCR  
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX  
Controller connector on the rear panel.  
How to control the DBS receiver  
This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS receiver.  
The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver. This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver’s Remote.  
• The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s  
channel number during timer-recording.  
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 77. To set up the Controller, go to page 26.  
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INITIAL SETTING (cont.)  
Setting DBS receiver input channel &  
brand  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel  
and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot  
work correctly.  
A Turn on DBS receiver  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
Select a channel other than channel 100 or 205  
on your DBS receiver.  
B Access Main Menu screen on VCR  
Press [MENU].  
C Access DBS Receiver Set screen  
A Press [D E] to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
DBS SET UP  
CABLE SET UP  
move the arrow to  
“TUNER SET UP”,  
then press [G] or  
[OK].  
INPUT CH  
OFF  
40  
BRAND  
TEST MODE  
B Press [D E] to  
move the arrow to  
“DBS SET UP”,  
then press [G] or  
[OK].  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
B
C D  
D Select DBS receiver input chan-  
nel  
Press [FG] to move  
FUNCTION SET UP  
DBS SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
the arrow to “INPUT  
CH”.  
Your selection  
depends on how your  
DBS receiver is  
connected to your  
VCR.  
INPUT CH  
OFF  
40  
BRAND  
TEST MODE  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
If your DBS receiver is connected to your  
VCR’s [ANTENNA IN] terminal on the rear  
panel  
Press [D E] until the channel number  
representing the DBS receiver’s output (“ON  
CH3” or “ON CH4”) appears on the screen.  
If your DBS receiver is connected to your  
VCR’s [AUDIO/VIDEO] input connectors on  
the front panel  
Press [D E] until “ON F-1” appears on the  
screen.  
If your DBS receiver is connected to your  
VCR’s [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (L-1)] or  
[AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (L-2)] connectors on  
the rear panel  
Press [D E] until “ON L-1” or “ON L-2”  
appears on the screen.  
If you do not use a DBS receiver  
Press [D E] until “OFF” appears on the screen.  
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E Enter DBS Receiver’s brand  
INITIAL SET UP  
Press [FG] to move  
the arrow to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
DBS SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
“BRAND”.  
INPUT CH  
OFF  
40  
Press [D E] to enter  
the brand code from  
the following list.  
BRAND  
TEST MODE  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
BRAND  
CODE  
JVC (DISH Network)  
51  
51  
41  
40  
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)  
SONY (DSS)  
RCA (DSS)  
F Engage test mode  
Press [FG] to move the arrow to “TEST MODE”,  
then press [OK].  
The program currently received through the DBS  
receiver appears for about 10 seconds.  
G
E F  
NOTE:  
If you do not engage the test mode in step F, “INPUT  
CH” and “BRAND” are not set.  
If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to 205,  
setting is complete  
Press [D E] to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
DBS SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
move the arrow to  
“YES”, then press  
[OK] and “DBS  
RECEIVER  
NOTES:  
INPUT CH  
OFF  
The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver.  
If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you cannot  
use the Controller to change satellite channels. In this case,  
make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to  
the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer  
recording. In addition, if your DBS receiver is equipped with a  
timer, you can also use ‘Satellite Auto Recording’ (A page  
47).  
The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the  
Controller during timer recording.  
If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a Remote  
(because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the  
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS  
receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the  
scheduled start time of timer recording.  
DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER CHANGE TO  
CHANNEL 205?  
YES  
NO  
CONTROL IS ON”  
appears on the  
screen for about 5  
seconds  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
EXIT  
If the DBS receiver’s channel does not change  
as shown above  
A Press [D E] to move the arrow to “NO”.  
B Press [OK].  
C Re-enter the correct code.  
For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the  
Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.  
G Return to normal screen  
Press [MENU].  
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PLAYBACK  
(and recording), and realize the best possible pictures.  
This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded  
in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats  
and automatically identifies the recording format.  
When you play back a tape recorded on this VCR, you  
can use the Video Navigation function (A page 51).  
Basic Playback  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
A Load a cassette  
[STOP(L)]  
[POWER]  
A
B
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.  
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.  
The VCR turns on automatically.  
The tape will run for a few seconds while the VCR  
searches for the tape number. If the tape number is  
found, it will be shown on the TV screen if  
[EJECT(M)]  
[REW(O)] [FF(N)]  
“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON”. (  
A
page 66)  
The counter is reset automatically, however, it is not  
completely reset to “0:00:00”.  
If the cassette’s record safety tab has been removed,  
playback begins automatically.  
[POWER]  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
B Start playback  
Press [PLAY (I)].  
Recording speed is automatically detected.  
If “V. CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting) and  
“PICTURE CONTROL” is set to “AUTO”: ( page 63),  
A
“VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this  
VCR checks the tape condition during automatic  
tracking (only cassettes recorded in the S-VHS, S-VHS ET  
or VHS mode).  
During playback, if the images cannot be displayed on  
the TV, press [HDMI] on the front panel to turn off the  
[HDMI] LED and set “TV OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480i”  
[PLAY (I)]  
[FF (N)]  
[REW (O)]  
(A  
page 65).  
In event when even the main menu screen cannot be  
displayed on the TV when [MENU] is pressed, power off  
[STOP (L)]  
this VCR, press and hold [PAUSE (  
W)] on the front panel  
for more than 5 seconds, then power on the VCR again.  
To stop playback  
Press [STOP (L)] on the Remote or on the front panel.  
To rewind the tape (when it is not running)  
Press [REW (O)].  
To fast-forward (when it is not running)  
Press [FF (N)].  
To eject the tape  
Press [EJECT (M)] on the front panel when the tape is not running.  
You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.  
To turn off the VCR  
Press [POWER].  
NOTES:  
When you use the Video Navigation function, operate the VCR only after the tape number is detected; otherwise, you cannot use  
the Video Navigation function.  
It will take a moment until the image appears when you play back cut segments (segments for which recording was continued after  
stopping or pausing) or segments for which recording was switched from VHS mode (SP or EP) to D-VHS mode.  
For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, playback is not possible if the cassette was recorded in LS5 mode.  
For component video connection, you can select the appropriate output mode in accordance to the signal received or the image  
format of a pre-recorded tape with “TV OUTPUT 2” (A page 65).  
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A Checking tape position  
Basic Playback  
Features  
The tape position indicator  
appears on the screen in the  
B
E
following cases:  
When you change the VCR  
operation mode from the  
stop mode to fast forward  
or rewind mode.  
When you perform an  
Index Search (A page 31).  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
The position of “Z” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”  
(End) shows you where you are on the tape.  
[PLAY(I)]  
E
E
B
C
NOTES:  
“SUPERIMPOSE” must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will  
not appear (A page 66).  
It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be  
displayed.  
To reset the time counter, press [C. RESET] on the  
Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is  
also reset when a tape is inserted.  
F D  
B Playing back tape repeatedly  
— Repeat Playback  
You can play back a tape repeatedly (50 times).  
[POWER]  
VCR  
CABLE  
TV  
/DBS  
While playing back a tape, press and hold [PLAY (I)] for  
more than 5 seconds.  
The play indicator [E] on the front display panel starts  
flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back 50 times.  
[TIMER ( )]  
To stop playback, press [STOP (L)] on the Remote or on  
the front panel.  
C
NOTE:  
For a cassette recorded in D-VHS mode, Repeat Playback is not  
possible if the cassette was recorded in LS3 mode.  
G
B E G  
[C.RESET]  
[REW (O)]  
[FF (N)]  
[STOP (L)]  
[T]  
[S]  
D
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
C Adjusting tracking condition  
D Selecting monitor sound  
— Tracking Adjustments  
— Audio Monitor  
You can select the desired monitor sound.  
Automatic tracking adjustment  
While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP  
sound is recorded, press [A. MONITOR] on the Remote  
or [AUDIO MONITOR] on the front panel.  
Each time you press the button, sound changes as  
follows:  
This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition.  
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic  
tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the  
signal to enable optimum picture quality during  
playback.  
S-VHS/VHS  
Manual tracking adjustment  
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during  
playback, use the manual tracking following the  
procedures below.  
L
R
L R  
MIX  
• You can also use the manual tracking during slow  
motion playback (A page 34). During slow motion  
playback, simply press [CHANNEL +] or [–] on the VCR  
(or [TV/VCR CH +] or [–] on the Remote) to adjust  
tracking.  
NORMAL  
UL RV”  
UL”  
: Normally select this.  
Hi-Fi sound is played back.  
: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is  
played back.  
1
2
Activate manual tracking  
Press [CHANNEL +] and [–] on the front panel at  
the same time during playback.  
“RV”  
: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is  
played back.  
“NORMAL” : Sound on the normal track is played  
back.  
“MIX”  
Eliminate the noises on the TV screen  
Press [CHANNEL +] or [–].  
Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and  
hold for a coarse adjustment. Watch the screen  
and continue adjustment until optimum picture  
and sound quality are achieved.  
: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and  
normal track are mixed and played  
back.  
D-VHS  
To reactivate automatic tracking, press  
[CHANNEL +] and [–] on the front panel at the  
same time. The automatic tracking becomes  
active again.  
L
L R  
R
UL RV”  
UL”  
: Normally select this.  
: Sound on the left channel is played  
back.  
“RV”  
: Sound on the right channel is played  
back.  
NOTES:  
The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to  
“ON” (A page 66), though the monitor sound changes in  
sequence.  
If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi sound track, the  
normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting.  
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E Automatic operations after  
G Skipping unwanted portions  
— Skip Search  
rewinding  
You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted  
portions of the tape.  
— Next Function Memory  
The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after  
rewinding is complete.  
Press [SKIP SEARCH] on the Remote once to 6 times  
during playback.  
Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.  
Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed  
playback (up to 3 minutes). When the specified portion of  
the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes  
automatically.  
a– For Automatic Playback Start  
Press [REW (O)], then press [PLAY (I)] within 2  
seconds.  
b– For Automatic Power Off  
Press [REW (O)], then press [POWER] within 2  
seconds.  
c– For Automatic Timer Standby  
Press [REW (O)], then press [TIMER (j)] within 2  
seconds.  
To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press  
[PLAY (I)].  
Other Useful functions for playback  
(S-VHS/VHS only)  
You can also use the following functions for playback.  
NOTE:  
“V. CALIBRATION” (A page 63)  
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function  
if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.  
When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks  
the condition of the tape in use during playback and  
recording, and compensates to provide the highest-  
possible pictures.  
F Locating beginning of recordings  
— Index Search  
“PICTURE CONTROL” (A page 63)  
This function helps you to adjust the playback  
picture quality according to your preference.  
When recording on this VCR, index codes are placed on  
the tape at the beginning of each recording. You can find  
and automatically play back from the beginning of any  
recording using the Index Search function.  
“VIDEO STABILIZER” (A page 63)  
You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in  
the picture when playing back unstable recordings  
made on another VCR.  
1
2
Start search  
While the tape is not running, press [S]or [T]  
on the Remote or the front panel.  
Access distant code  
To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away,  
press [S]or [T] repeatedly until the correct  
number is displayed on the screen (only if  
“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (A page 66)).  
Playback begins automatically when the desired  
recording is located.  
Beginning of the  
2nd next program  
recorded  
Beginning of the current  
program recorded  
Current position  
on the tape  
Previous  
program  
recorded  
Next  
program  
recorded  
2nd next  
2
1
S
1
T
2
3
If you want to find the very beginning of the desired  
program, press [REW (Q)] or [FF (P)] after playback  
starts.  
NOTE:  
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is  
resumed from recording pause.  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
Some D-Theater tapes or D-VHS tapes may contain multiple programs, angles, sounds or subtitles. If a tape contains  
them, the icons appear on the top right corner of the TV screen when you press [OSD].  
Sound Selection  
Program Selection  
1. STEREO  
2. Dolby D  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
During normal playback, press [A. MONITOR] on the  
Remote or [AUDIO MONITOR] on the front panel to  
select the desired sound.  
• It is impossible to select the program if the tape does  
not contain multiple programs.  
During normal playback, press [TV/VCR CH +/–] on the  
Remote to select the desired program.  
• It is impossible to select the program if the tape does  
not contain multiple programs.  
• The [DOLBY-D], [PCM] or [DTS] LED on the front  
panel will light up in accordance to the selected  
sound (Dolby Digital, PCM or DTS).  
Angle Selection  
Subtitle Selection  
OFF  
CC1  
CC2  
CC3  
CC4  
CC5  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
During normal playback, press the ‘Number’ key [4] on  
the Remote to select the desired angle.  
• It is impossible to select the angle if the tape does not  
contain multiple angles.  
During normal playback, press [SUBTITLE] (‘Number’  
key [6]) on the Remote to select the desired subtitle.  
It is impossible to select the subtitle if the tape does  
not contain multiple subtitles.  
ATTENTION:  
Subtitles do not appear while the on-screen display is  
displayed.  
NOTE:  
When you record multiple programs or programs with multiple angles, it is impossible to change program on multiple program  
channel and angles with the control of this VCR. Select the desired program or angle with the control of the TV.  
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With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback  
such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and  
still playback and so on.  
Special Effect  
Playback  
A Locating particular scene rapidly  
— Picture Search  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
L High-Speed Picture Search  
Possible during normal playback or still picture playback.  
You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape.  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
To do forward picture search, press [FF (P)].  
To do reverse picture search, press [REW (Q)].  
The speed changes for each direction by pressing [REW  
(Q)] and [FF (P)] repeatedly.  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
To resume normal playback, press [PLAY (I)].  
NOTES:  
The high-speed picture search speed of the D-VHS recording  
is 6 times normal playback speed in HS mode, 12 times in  
STD mode and 36 times in LS3 mode.  
The high-speed picture search speed of the S-VHS/VHS  
recording is 11 times normal playback speed in SP mode, 31  
times in EP mode.  
The picture may be distorted at the part where the playback  
speed is changed.  
Mosaic (block) noise and still picture may appear during the  
high-speed picture search of a tape recorded in D-VHS format  
on other devices.  
A
L Variable-Speed Picture Search  
(S-VHS/VHS only)  
You can change the speed of picture search.  
[PLAY (I)]  
How to use the buttons on the Remote:  
To do forward picture search, press [T] repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the search speed  
increases.  
[S]  
[T]  
To decrease the speed during forward picture search  
(toward normal playback, then reverse picture search),  
press [S] repeatedly.  
To do reverse picture search, press [S] repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the search speed  
increases during reverse picture search.  
To decrease the speed during reverse picture search  
(toward normal playback, then forward picture search),  
press [T] repeatedly.  
To resume normal playback, press [PLAY (I)].  
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PLAYBACK (cont.)  
C Viewing still picture frame by  
frame  
VCR  
CABLE  
/DBS  
— Frame-by-Frame Playback  
(S-VHS/VHS only)  
TV  
1
2
Pause during playback  
Press [PAUSE (W)].  
Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.  
[TV/VCR  
CH+/ ]  
Advance or reverse still picture  
To advance a still picture, press [T] or [PAUSE  
(W)] repeatedly.  
To reverse a still picture, press [S] repeatedly.  
[PLAY (I)]  
To resume normal playback, press [PLAY (I)].  
B
C - 1, 2  
D
D Viewing slow motion picture  
Slow Motion Playback  
(S-VHS/VHS only)  
C - 2  
D
During normal playback:  
Press [S] to decrease the playback speed.  
Each time you press the button, the speed decreases  
(toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse  
picture search).  
Holding [PAUSE (W)] for more than 2 seconds also  
starts forward slow motion playback. If you press  
[PAUSE (W)] again, still picture resumes.  
To resume normal playback, press [PLAY (I)].  
B Viewing still picture  
— Still Picture Playback  
During still picture playback:  
Press and hold [T] to start forward (or [S] to start  
reverse) slow motion playback. When you release the  
button, slow motion playback stops and a still picture  
appears.  
Holding [PAUSE (W)] for more than 2 seconds also  
starts forward slow motion playback. If you press  
[PAUSE (W)] again, still picture resumes.  
Press [PAUSE (W)] during normal playback.  
The pause indicator [W] on the front display panel lights  
up.  
Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.  
To resume normal playback, press [PLAY (I)].  
To resume normal playback, press [PLAY (I)].  
NOTES:  
To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust  
tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture  
playback.  
NOTES:  
Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.  
During slow motion playback, simply press [CHANNEL +] or  
[–] on the VCR (or [TV/VCR CH +] or [–] on the Remote) to  
adjust tracking.  
Manual tracking is possible during still picture playback.  
During still picture playback, simply press [CHANNEL +] or  
[–] on the VCR (or [TV/VCR CH +] or [–] on the Remote) to  
adjust tracking.  
When the picture jitters vertically during slow motion  
playback, press [PAUSE (W)] to enter still picture mode. Then  
adjust tracking by pressing [CHANNEL +] or [–].  
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RECORDING  
This VCR can check the tape condition during recording  
(and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.  
Basic Recording  
Turn on the TV (and/or Digital Set Top Box), and  
select the channel to be recorded.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
In addition, this VCR is equipped with the Video Navigation  
function, which allows you to quickly locate the programs you have  
recorded on a tape. When recording on this VCR, the tapes are  
automatically numbered so that every tape recorded on this VCR  
has a different tape number. With this function, the program  
information such as recording date, start time, channel number, and  
recording speed are also automatically stored in the VCR’s memory.  
For the Video Navigation function, see page 51. To  
memorize the recording date and start time for the Video  
Navigation function, the date and clock must be set correctly.  
CASSETTE  
LOADING [STOP(L)]  
[CHANNEL +/–]  
[POWER]  
D-VHS Recording via i.LINK Connection  
A
Set up link between this VCR and the  
Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box  
Select i.LINK connection at the Integrated HDTV or  
Digital Set Top Box. For details, refer to the instruction  
manual of the Integrated HDTV or Digital Set Top Box.  
[REC SPEED]  
[REC(R)]  
[EJECT(M)]  
B Load a D-VHS cassette  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the  
hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.  
[POWER]  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
• The [D-VHS] LED on the front panel and [D-  
VHS] indicator on the front display panel light  
up and the D-VHS recording mode is enabled.  
C
Select recording channel (i.LINK input)  
On the front panel:  
Press [CHANNEL +] or [–] to select “I-1” etc.  
On the Remote:  
Press [TV/VCR CH +] or [–] to select “I-1” etc.  
[TV/VCR  
CH+/ ]  
Number Keys  
• Set “LINC” to “AUTO”. (A page 70)  
• Confirm that a link has been established  
between this VCR and the Integrated HDTV or  
the Digital Set Top Box.  
[REC SPEED]  
[PLAY (I)]  
[FF (N)]  
[PAUSE (W)]  
[STOP (L)]  
D Set recording speed  
[REW (O)]  
[REC (R)]  
Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed.  
• The recording speed changes each time [REC  
SPEED] is pressed.  
“AUT”:  
When recording in HS or STD mode  
(AUTO) is selected automatically according  
to the amount of data input (transfer  
rate) of the program.  
“HS”:  
When picture quality and sound  
quality are important.  
When picture quality and recording  
time are important.  
“STD”:  
E Start recording  
NOTES:  
On the front panel:  
Press [REC (R)].  
On the Remote:  
When a new D-VHS tape is inserted, “AUT” is always selected  
regardless of the previous recording speed selected.  
You can perform D-VHS recording of a program which is  
timer-programmed on your Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set  
Top Box) by using ‘i.LINK Timer Programming’ (A page 48).  
While holding [REC (R)], press [PLAY (I)].  
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RECORDING (cont.)  
To pause recording  
D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS Recording  
Press [PAUSE (W)]. The pause indicator [W] on the front  
display panel lights up.  
To resume recording, press [PLAY ( I)].  
A Load a cassette  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,  
cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting  
the cassette.  
To stop recording  
Press [STOP (L)] on the Remote or on the front panel.  
To rewind the tape (when it is not running)  
• The [D-VHS], [S-VHS] or [VHS] indicator on the  
front display panel will light up respectively in  
accordance to the type of cassette inserted (D-  
VHS, S-VHS or VHS). The respective recording  
mode is enabled.  
Press [REW (O)].  
To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running)  
Press [FF (N)].  
To eject the tape  
Press [EJECT (M)] on the front panel when the tape is not  
B Select recording channel  
running.  
On the front panel:  
Press [CHANNEL +] or [–].  
On the Remote:  
You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off.  
To turn off the VCR  
Press [POWER].  
a– Press [TV/VCR CH +] or [–].  
or  
b– Press the ‘Number’ keys.  
Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode  
Recording Mode  
Cassette  
C Set recording speed  
D-VHS  
S-VHS  
VHS  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed.  
D-VHS  
S-VHS  
VHS  
Yes  
Yes  
• The recording speed changes each time [REC  
SPEED] is pressed.  
During D-VHS recording,  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes*  
“AUT”:  
When recording in HS or STD mode  
(AUTO) is selected automatically according  
to the amount of data input (transfer  
rate) of the program.  
* To record on the VHS cassette with S-VHS quality, use  
the S-VHS ET function (A page 68).  
“HS”:  
When picture quality and sound  
quality are important.  
NOTES:  
The D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS mode  
recordings are possible with this VCR.  
“STD”:  
“LS3”:  
When picture quality and recording  
time are important.  
To record for three times longer than  
in STD mode, with picture quality  
that is equal to or better than S-VHS.  
To record in the D-VHS mode, use a D-VHS cassette.  
To record in the S-VHS/VHS mode, you can use a D-VHS, S-  
VHS or VHS cassette.  
During S-VHS/VHS recording,  
To record in S-VHS mode on D-VHS tapes:  
Press [D-VHS] to turn off the [D-VHS] LED and [D-  
VHS] indicator. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON”  
(A page 67).  
“SP”:  
When picture quality is important in  
S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS recording  
mode.  
“EP”:  
To record for three times longer in  
S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS mode.  
To record in VHS mode on D-VHS tapes:  
Press [D-VHS] to turn off the [D-VHS] LED and [D-  
VHS] indicator. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF”  
(A page 67).  
D Start recording  
On the front panel:  
On the Remote:  
It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted  
material without the consent of the copyright owner.  
While holding [REC (R)], press [PLAY (I)].  
• During S-VHS/VHS recording, if “V.  
CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (default setting:  
A page 63), this VCR checks the tape condition  
for about seven seconds, then starts recording.  
This means that the first seven seconds of the  
program will not be recorded. If this is  
inconvenient for you, follow the steps below:  
A Press [REC (R)] and [PAUSE (W)] to start  
Video Calibration.  
During EE mode (viewing TV program through the  
VCR channel),  
The subtitles of the program will not be displayed  
through the HDMI connection. To view the subtitles,  
please make use of the analog connection  
(Component Video, S-Video or Video), and set “TV  
OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480i” (A page 65).  
However, if the picture is of 480p image format, the  
subtitles cannot be displayed.  
B Then press [PLAY (I)] to start recording after  
Video Calibration is complete.  
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A Changing display information  
Basic Recording  
Features  
Press [DISPLAY].  
Each time you press the button, the front display panel  
shows the clock time, remaining time and the time  
counter in sequence.  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
Time Counter  
Remaining Time  
Clock Time  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
B
The remain [r] indicator will be displayed when the  
front display panel shows the remaining time.  
To display the VCR status including the time counter,  
the channel number and the clock time on the TV  
screen, see ‘Showing on-screen display’ (A page 38).  
B Specifying recording length  
B
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)  
You can easily specify the recording length from 30  
minutes to 8 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording  
is finished.  
During recording, press [REC (R)] on the front panel  
repeatedly until the recording length you want appears  
on the front display panel.  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
The record [X] indicator starts flashing.  
Each time you press the button, recording length  
increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 8 hours).  
To cancel an ITR, press [STOP (L)] on the Remote or on  
the front panel.  
A
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RECORDING (cont.)  
C Watching one program while  
recording another  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
1
2
Engage TV mode  
During recording...  
• Change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV.  
Select channel for viewing  
Select the channel you want to watch, on the TV.  
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (A page 66), you  
can see the current VCR status on the TV screen.  
For more detailed information about the on-screen  
display, see page 10.  
1
Display VCR status on TV screen  
During recording or  
D-VHS INDEX -9  
E
HD  
CH 123  
D-VHS STD  
12:00 AM  
recording pause, press  
[OSD] on the Remote.  
All indications  
L
R
B
SAP STEREO  
D
corresponding to the  
current VCR status are  
displayed for 5  
seconds.  
The time counter remains on the screen indicating  
the elapsed time.  
• The indications are not recorded.  
2
Exit on-screen display  
Press [OSD] again.  
NOTES:  
The subtitles does not appear while the on-screen display is  
displayed.  
If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “Y” is always  
displayed.  
The VCR status can be also displayed during playback.  
Even if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “OFF” (A page 66), the on-  
screen display appears when the VCR plays back the blank  
portion of a tape and the VCR receives the channel which has  
no broadcast. However, on-screen display does not appear  
when the input location is selected and no signal is input.  
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Other useful functions for recording  
You can also use the following functions for  
recording.  
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.  
“V. CALIBRATION” (S-VHS/VHS only) (A page  
63)  
When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks  
the condition of the tape in use during playback and  
recording, and compensates to provide the highest-  
possible pictures.  
Second Audio Recording (A page 64)  
This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception  
of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast.  
To record a SAP program received, set “2ND  
AUDIO REC” to “ON” using the menu screen.  
Record safety tab  
NOTES:  
When the channel is changed on the VCR;  
The “STEREO” indication appears on the screen for about  
5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.  
The “SAP” indication appears on the screen for about 5  
seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.  
The “SAP STEREO” indication appears when a stereo  
program is accompanied by SAP sound.  
S-VHS Recording Mode (A page 67)  
This VCR allows you to record on a D-VHS and S-  
VHS tape with VHS picture quality.  
“S-VHS ET” (A page 68)  
This function allows you to record on VHS tapes  
with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using  
this function can be played back on a VCR  
equipped with the S-VHS ET function.  
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automatically record a broadcast at some future time.  
Up to 24 timer recording programs can be made using VCR  
Plus+ timer programming or Express timer programming  
VCR Plus+ C ®  
Timer  
method (  
A
page 44) as far as a year in advance.  
The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the  
need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when  
programming timer recording settings. Simply key in the  
PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record  
and the VCR’s timer will be automatically programmed.  
(The PlusCode programming numbers are the numbers  
next to the program in most TV listing.)  
Programming  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
A Load a cassette  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,  
cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it  
into the VCR.  
[POWER]  
A
The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset,  
automatically.  
B Access VCR Plus+ screen  
Press [PROGRAM] on  
the Remote.  
TIMER PROGRAM  
[TIMER(j)]  
PLUSCODE NUMBER SET  
The clock must be  
set to access the  
VCR Plus+ screen.  
[POWER]  
SET  
PROG.  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
PRESS NUMBER KEYS [0-9] OR  
PRESS [+/ ] TO SET EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
EXIT START STOP DATE CH  
the clock, the Main  
Menu screen  
appears after an  
error message is  
displayed. Refer to  
page 17 for the  
clock setting  
B
E
H
[TIMER ( )]  
procedure.  
C
[DAILY]  
C Enter PlusCode number  
F
[WEEKLY]  
Press the appropriate  
TIMER PROGRAM  
‘Number’ keys to  
PLUSCODE NUMBER SET  
input the PlusCode  
number printed in the  
TV listings for the TV  
broadcast you wish to  
record, then press  
[OK].  
1 2 3 4 5  
SET  
PROG.  
PRESS NUMBER KEYS [0-9] OR  
PRESS [+/ ] TO SET EXPRESS PROGRAMMING  
EXIT START STOP DATE CH  
Then;  
C D  
G
If the Guide Channel Set screen appears  
— go to step D.  
If the VCR Plus+ Program screen appears  
— go to step E.  
[BACK]  
To make corrections, press [CANCEL] and input  
the correct PlusCode number.  
If an incorrect PlusCode number or one where  
the broadcast already ended has been inputted,  
“PLUSCODE NO. ERROR CONFIRM  
PLUSCODE NO. THEN RETRY” is displayed for  
about 5 seconds, then the VCR Plus+ screen  
reappears.  
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D Input receiving channel number G Return to normal screen  
Press [D E] to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”,  
then press [OK].  
“PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS [TIMER] TO  
ENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE” appears on the  
screen, then press [OK] to return to normal  
screen.  
The guide channel  
number, which is  
assigned to the TV or  
cable station for the  
PlusCode number  
that you entered in  
step C, will appear  
automatically on the  
Guide Channel Set  
Up screen.  
Press [D E] to input the number of the channel  
on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number  
is received on the VCR or cable box, then press  
[OK].  
FUNCTION SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
OTHER  
GUIDE CHANNEL  
GUIDE CH  
12  
VCR CH  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
H Engage timer recording standby  
mode  
Press [TIMER (j)].  
The VCR turns off automatically and [j] is  
displayed on the front display panel.  
To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby  
mode  
The Guide Channel Set screen appears only  
when you input the PlusCode number of a  
station for which the guide channel number has  
not been set previously.  
If you receive your channels with a cable box  
and if you have properly set your Controller,  
“CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If  
not, refer to pages 22 - 24.  
Press [TIMER (j)] to cancel the timer recording standby  
mode, then press [POWER] to turn on the VCR.  
DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording  
standby mode again by pressing [TIMER (j)] after you use  
the VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcasts  
you want.  
When “AUTO TIMER” (A page 66) is set to “ON”, the  
timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged  
when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled  
when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press  
[TIMER (j)] to engage or disengage the timer recording  
standby mode.  
In that case, it is possible to change the channel  
by 10 channels by pressing and holding [D E].  
E Check program data  
The PlusCode  
TIMER PROGRAM  
PLUSCODE NO. 12345  
number you entered  
CH  
START TIME  
8:00 PM  
STOP TIME  
10:00 PM  
DATE  
and the  
IMPORTANT:  
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12 CH  
corresponding timer  
recording program is  
displayed on the  
Program screen.  
Check to make sure it  
is accurate.  
SOURCE  
CATV  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting  
station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR  
CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program  
screen in step E. When this happens, set the correct guide  
channel number for that station. (A page 42, ‘Changing  
VCR Plus+ C3® Setting’)  
REC SPEED  
STD (SP)  
DAILY/WEEKLY  
EVERY WED  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
PROG.  
SET PROGRAM WITH [+/ , REC SPEED,  
8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY] THEN PRESS "CONFIRM"  
EXIT START STOP DATE CH  
To change the start/stop time, date or channel  
setting, press the corresponding buttons to  
change the settings; [START +/–], [STOP +/–],  
[DATE +/–], [TV/VCR CH +/–].  
To timer-record daily or weekly serials, press  
[DAILY] (number [8]) or WEEKLY (number [9]).  
“MON – FRI”, “MON – SAT”, “SUN – SAT” or  
“EVERY _ _ _” appears on the Program screen.  
Pressing the button again makes each  
corresponding display disappear.  
For the “SOURCE” setting, refer to page 45.  
If you made a mistake, press [BACK] to access  
the VCR Plus+ screen again and input the  
correct PlusCode number.  
NOTES:  
Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer  
programs. However, the clock time is lost if it lasts for more  
than 10 minutes.  
As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after  
the power failure, the following will take place.  
1. This VCR starts Auto Clock Set automatically to restore the  
clock time.  
2. If the clock time is restored correctly and “AUTO TIMER”  
is set to “ON”, each timer program you have made will  
start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed.  
If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, [j], [X], and  
[E] blink.  
To timer-record cable channels received through a cable box,  
be sure to keep the cable box turned on.  
F Set recording speed  
Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
IMPORTANT:  
Changing VCR  
Plus+ C ® Setting  
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting  
station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR  
CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program  
screen (A page 41 step E ). When this happens, perform  
the following steps to set the correct guide channel number  
for that station.  
3
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates  
correctly, it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ “Guide  
Channel Set” for each station. Read the following  
information carefully.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
VCR Plus+ guide channel matching  
The VCR Plus+ programming system assigns a VCR Plus+  
guide channel to the TV channels and the cable  
channels. These guide channel numbers are also called  
the VCR Plus+ channel codes. TV listings often have a  
section in chart form, indicating the guide channel  
number assigned to each station. For accurate VCR Plus+  
programming, the VCR Plus+ guide channel number for  
each station should match the channel number on which  
it is received in your area.  
VCR  
CABLE  
TV  
/DBS  
NOTES:  
In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for  
cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel  
number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box.  
Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for  
details.  
Many TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV  
listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.  
A E  
B - D  
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A Access Main Menu screen  
D Input receiving channel number  
Press [MENU].  
Press [FG] to move  
(Eg.) If WNJU(Ind.) is received  
the arrow to “VCR  
CH”, then press [D  
E] to input the  
number of the  
on channel 47  
B Access Guide Channel Set screen  
FUNCTION SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
OTHER  
GUIDE CHANNEL  
A Press [D E] to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
OTHER  
GUIDE CH  
6
GUIDE CHANNEL  
move the arrow  
to “INITIAL SET  
UP”, then press  
[G] or [OK].  
VCR CH  
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channel on which the  
guide channel’s  
broadcasts are  
GUIDE CH  
6
VCR CH  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
received.  
SELECT  
EXIT  
B Press [D E] to  
move the arrow  
to “GUIDE  
MENU  
OK  
• Repeat steps C and  
D for each  
instance.  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
CHANNEL”, then  
press [G] or [OK].  
E Return to normal screen  
C Input guide channel number  
Press [MENU].  
Press [D E] to input  
(Eg.) When inputting the guide  
the VCR Plus+ guide  
channel number as  
shown in the TV  
listing.  
channel number for number 6  
WNJU(Ind.)  
FUNCTION SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
OTHER  
GUIDE CHANNEL  
GUIDE CH  
6
If you receive your  
channels with a  
cable box and if  
set your Controller,  
“CABLE CH”  
VCR CH  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
appears in place of  
“VCR CH”. If not,  
refer to pages 22 -  
24 and re-perform  
the procedure.  
In that case, it is possible to change the channel  
by 10 channels by pressing and holding [D E]  
in steps C and D.  
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You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to  
24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember,  
the clock must be set before you can program the timer  
(A page 17).  
Express Timer  
Programming  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
A Load a cassette  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,  
cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it  
into the VCR.  
The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset,  
automatically.  
B Access VCR PLUS+ screen  
[POWER]  
A
Press [PROGRAM].  
C Access Program screen  
Press [START +/–] once.  
D Set program start time  
TIMER PROGRAM  
Press [START +/–]  
[TIMER(j)]  
repeatedly to enter  
CH  
START TIME  
8:00 PM  
STOP TIME  
AM  
DATE  
:
the time you want  
recording to start.  
SOURCE  
REC SPEED  
STD (SP)  
DAILY/WEEKLY  
EVERY SUN  
Press and hold  
[START +/–] to  
increase or  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
PROG.  
SET PROGRAM WITH [+/ , REC SPEED  
8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY] THEN PRESS "CONFIRM"  
[POWER]  
EXIT START STOP DATE CH  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
decrease the time in  
30-minute intervals.  
E Set program stop time  
B
J
[TIMER ( )]  
Press [STOP +/–] repeatedly to enter the time you  
want recording to stop.  
C - G  
Press and hold [STOP +/–] to increase or  
decrease the time in 30-minute intervals.  
H
[WEEKLY]  
F Set program date  
[DBS]  
Press [DATE +/–]. (The current date is displayed  
on the screen. The date you enter appears in its  
place.)  
[DAILY]  
G Set channel number  
Press [TV/VCR CH +/–].  
If you are using a DBS receiver, see  
‘ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS’ on  
next page.  
I
Holding down [TV/VCR CH +/–] rapidly  
changes the channel numbers.  
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NOTES:  
Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer  
programs. However, the clock time is lost if it lasts for more  
than 10 minutes.  
H Set recording speed  
Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed.  
As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after  
the power failure, the following will take place.  
1. This VCR starts Auto Clock Set automatically to restore the  
clock time.  
2. If the clock time is restored correctly and “AUTO TIMER”  
is set to “ON”, each timer program you have made will  
start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed.  
Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s  
date.  
After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off  
automatically.  
You can program the timer recording while a regular  
recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be  
recorded.  
I Return to normal screen  
Press [D E] to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”,  
then press [OK].  
“PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS [TIMER] TO  
ENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE” appears on the  
screen, then press [OK] to return to normal  
screen.  
J Engage timer recording standby  
mode  
Press [TIMER (j)].  
If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, [j], [X], and  
[E] blink.  
To timer-record cable or satellite channels, be sure to keep the  
cable box or DBS receiver turned on.  
The VCR turns off automatically and [j] is  
displayed on the front display panel.  
To timer-record daily or weekly serials  
Press [DAILY] (number [8]) or [WEEKLY] (number [9])  
anytime during steps D through H.  
“MON – FRI”, “MON – SAT”, “SUN – SAT” or  
“EVERY _ _ _” appears on the Program screen.  
Pressing the button again makes the corresponding  
indication disappear.  
ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS  
If you are using a DBS  
TIMER PROGRAM  
receiver (unless “INPUT  
CH  
START TIME  
8:00 PM  
STOP TIME  
10:00 PM  
DATE  
CH” is set to “OFF” on  
DBS Receiver Set screen  
A page 26), the band  
indication (“TV”, “CATV”  
or “DBS”) appears under  
the channel number  
3/24/04 (WED)  
110 CH  
SOURCE  
DBS  
REC SPEED  
STD (SP)  
DAILY/WEEKLY  
EVERY WED  
To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby  
mode  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
PROG.  
SET PROGRAM WITH [+/ , REC SPEED,7=DBS,  
8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY] THEN PRESS "CONFIRM"  
EXIT START STOP DATE CH  
Press [TIMER (j)] to disengage the timer recording  
standby mode, then press [POWER] to turn on the VCR.  
DO NOT forget to re-engage timer recording standby  
mode again by pressing [TIMER (j)] after you use the  
VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcast you  
want.  
When “AUTO TIMER” (A page 66) is set to “ON”, the  
timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged  
when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled  
when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press  
[TIMER (j)] to engage or disengage the timer recording  
standby mode.  
indication (“SOURCE”).  
“TV”  
: To timer-record a regular TV broadcast  
received on the VCR.  
“CATV” : To timer-record a cable TV broadcast  
received on the VCR, or through a cable  
box (unless “INPUT CH” is set to “OFF” on  
Cable Set Up screen A page 23).  
“DBS” : To timer-record a satellite broadcast  
received through a DBS receiver.  
NOTE:  
If “BAND” is set to “TV” on the Tuner Set Up Screen  
(A page 21) and “INPUT CH” is set to “OFF” on Cable Set  
Up screen (A page 23), “CATV” will not be displayed on  
the Program screen; If “BAND” is set to “CATV” or “INPUT  
CH” is set to “ON” on Cable Set Up screen, “TV” will not be  
displayed.  
If the channel number entered requires that the band  
be set, “7=DBS” is displayed on the screen.  
If this happens, press the ‘Number’ key [7 (DBS)] to  
select “DBS”.  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
B Canceling or changing program  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
settings  
1
2
Access Program screen  
Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the left column.  
A - 1  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
Cancel or change program setting  
A - 2,3  
B - 3  
A - 1  
B - 4  
To cancel a program,  
TIMER PROGRAM  
press [OK] with the  
CH  
START TIME  
8:00 PM  
STOP TIME  
10:00 PM  
DATE  
arrow on “CANCEL”,  
then press [OK] with  
the arrow on  
“CONFIRM”.  
OR  
3/31/04 (WED)  
12 CH  
SOURCE  
CATV  
REC SPEED  
STD (SP)  
DAILY/WEEKLY  
EVERY WED  
B - 2  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
PROG.  
SET PROGRAM WITH [+/  
-, REC SPEED,  
8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY] THEN PRESS "CONFIRM"  
EXIT START STOP DATE CH  
press [CANCEL], then  
press [OK].  
“PROGRAM  
B - 2  
CANCELED” appears  
on the screen, then  
press [OK] to return  
to the program list.  
To change a program, press the appropriate button:  
[START+/–], [STOP+/–], [DATE+/–], [TV/VCR CH+/  
–], [DAILY] (number [8]), [WEEKLY] (number [9])  
and/or [REC SPEED], then press [OK].  
“PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS [TIMER] TO  
ENTER TIMER STANDBY MODE” appears on the  
screen, then press [OK] to return to the program  
list.  
A - 3  
B - 2  
A Checking program settings  
3
4
Return to normal screen  
Press [PROG. CHECK].  
1
Disengage timer  
Press [TIMER (j)], then press [POWER].  
Reengage timer recording standby mode  
Press [TIMER (j)].  
When “AUTO TIMER” (A page 66) is set to  
“ON”, you do not have to press [TIMER (j)].  
When “AUTO TIMER” (A page 66) is set to  
“ON”, the timer recording standby mode  
automatically resumes when you turn off the  
VCR.  
2
Access Program List screen  
Press [PROG. CHECK].  
PROGRAM CHECK  
DATE  
START STOP DAILY/WEEKLY CH REC SPEED  
The clock must be set  
to access the program  
list.  
3/31/04 (WED) 8:00PM 10:00PM EVERY WED CATV12CH STD (SP)  
4/ 3/04 (SAT) 11:00PM 11:45PM MON SAT VCR47CH STD (SP)  
4/ 4/04 (SUN)10:30PM 11:45PM SUN SAT DBS110CH STD (SP)  
If you have not set the  
clock, the Main Menu  
screen appears after  
an error message is  
displayed. Refer to  
page 17 for the clock  
setting procedure.  
PROG.CHECK  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
3
Access Program screen  
Press [FG] to select a program, then press [OK] to  
check more detailed information.  
To return to the normal screen, press [PROG.  
CHECK].  
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Recording  
A Set timer program on DBS  
receiver  
For timer programming method, refer to the  
manual supplied with the DBS receiver.  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
B Load a cassette  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact.  
C Set recording speed  
This function allows you to automatically record a  
satellite program which is timer-programmed on your  
DBS receiver.  
Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed.  
Preparation : Connect a DBS receiver to the [AUDIO/  
VIDEO INPUT L-1] or [S VIDEO INPUT L-  
1] connectors* on the rear; otherwise, you  
cannot use this function.  
D Engage Satellite Auto Recording  
standby mode  
Turn off the DBS receiver.  
Press and hold [REC LINK] on the Remote for  
more than 2 seconds.  
The VCR turns off automatically, [V] and [j]  
appear on the front display panel (Satellite Auto  
Recording standby mode).  
You can also connect the cable box if it  
has a timer.  
* To use these connectors, you have to select  
which one to use (A page 66).  
When the DBS receiver outputs a signal, the VCR  
starts recording and [V] blinks, the [j] and record  
[X] indicator light up. The VCR stops recording  
and powers off when the DBS receiver stops  
outputting a signal.  
VCR  
CABLE  
TV  
/DBS  
• This VCR will enter into Satellite Auto  
Recording standby mode after recording is  
finished.  
• To release the Satellite Auto Recording standby  
mode, press [REC LINK]. [V] and [j] disappear.  
D
C
IMPORTANT:  
Be sure not to turn on the DBS receiver before the program  
starts broadcasting; otherwise, the VCR will start recording  
when the DBS receiver is turned on.  
NOTES:  
• While in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode or after Satellite Auto Recording is finished, the VCR will not enter the timer  
recording standby mode even though “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON” (A page 66).  
• If you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress, recording stops.  
• Video Calibration (A page 63) does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress.  
• Auto Clock (A page 18) does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode.  
• The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the  
program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used.  
• If you engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode while the DBS receiver is turned on, the VCR will not start Satellite Auto  
Recording, [V] on the front display panel blinks rapidly and [j] lights up. When you turn off the DBS receiver, [V] and [j] light up  
and the VCR enters the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode.  
• If you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver (or cable box) to the [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT L-1] or [S VIDEO  
INPUT L-1] connectors, be sure not to engage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode; otherwise, the VCR will start recording  
when the connected component is turned on.  
• Satellite Auto Recording and timer-recording cannot be performed at the same time.  
• If the [V] blinks rapidly on the front display panel in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode (even though your DBS receiver is  
turned off), Satellite Auto Recording will not work properly.  
If this is the case, perform ‘Express Timer Programming’ (A page 44) to timer-record a satellite program.  
(Some DBS receivers output signals even if the power is off. Satellite Auto Recording is not possible with those DBS receivers.)  
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TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
This VCR can perform D-VHS recording of a program  
which is timer-programmed on your Integrated HDTV (or  
Digital Set Top Box).  
i.LINK Timer  
Programming  
A Load a D-VHS cassette  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,  
cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting  
the cassette.  
Turn on the VCR and the TV (and/or Digital Set Top  
Box).  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
The [D-VHS] LED on the front panel and [D-  
VHS] indicator on the front display panel light  
up and the D-VHS recording mode is enabled.  
D
A
B
B Select recording channel (i.LINK  
input)  
On the front panel:  
Press [CHANNEL +] or [–] to select “I-1” etc.  
On the Remote:  
Press [TV/VCR CH +] or [–] to select “I-1” etc.  
Set “LINC” to “AUTO”. (A page 70)  
C Set timer program on the Inte-  
D
B
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
grated HDTV source  
Confirm that a link has been established  
between this VCR and the Integrated HDTV.  
Set the recording speed to “AUTO” if this option  
is available.  
For timer programming method, refer to the  
manual of the Integrated HDTV.  
D Engage recording standby mode  
Press [POWER] to turn off the VCR.  
The Integrated HDTV will activate the VCR to  
automatically start recording through i.LINK at  
the programmed time.  
The VCR may not record a short portion at the  
beginning of the program, to ensure full  
recording of the program, turn on the VCR  
slightly before the programmed time.  
ATTENTION:  
When this VCR is connected via i.LINK to a TV or a Digital  
Set Top Box, there may be cases when the images are not  
recorded by the VCR. In such cases, choose the record  
command from the i.LINK menu of the TV or the Set Top  
Box.  
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This VCR can perform analog recording of a program  
which is timer-programmed on your Integrated HDTV (or  
Digital Set Top Box).  
Video Remote  
Control Timer  
Programming  
A Load a cassette  
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,  
cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting  
the cassette.  
Turn on the VCR and the TV (and/or Digital Set Top  
B Select analog input location on  
Box).  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
the VCR  
Remote to [VCR].  
On the front panel:  
Press [CHANNEL +] or [–] to select “L-1” etc.  
E
A
B
On the Remote:  
a– Press [TV/VCR CH +] or [–] to select “L-1” etc.  
or  
b– Press the ‘Number’ key [0(AUX)].  
C Set recording speed  
Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed.  
C
D Set timer program on the Inte-  
grated HDTV  
For timer programming method, refer to the  
manual of the Integrated HDTV.  
E
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
E Engage recording standby mode  
Press [POWER] to turn off the VCR.  
B - a  
The Integrated HDTV will activate the VCR to  
automatically start recording through the Video  
Remote Controller at the programmed time.  
C
B - b  
[AUX]  
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ATTENTION:  
• If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one  
program overlaps with another, only the parts  
shown below in gray will be recorded.  
EN  
TIMER RECORDING (cont.)  
Other Useful functions for timer recording  
You can also use the following functions for timer  
recording.  
“AUTO TIMER” (A page 66)  
Pattern 1 : The program with the lower program  
When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer  
recording standby mode is automatically engaged  
when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily  
canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not  
have to press [TIMER (j)] to engage or disengage the  
timer recording standby mode.  
number will be recorded.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
CH10  
Not  
recorded  
CH40  
Pattern 2 : The program starting earlier will be  
“AUTO SP NEP TIMER” (S-VHS/VHS only)  
(A page 66)  
recorded.  
10:00  
11:00  
12:00  
If there is not enough tape to record the entire  
broadcast for recording in SP mode, the VCR  
automatically switches to EP mode to allow  
complete recording. This feature is especially handy  
when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in  
length.  
Program 1  
Program 2  
Not recorded  
CH40  
Pattern 3 : The program starting earlier will be  
recorded, followed by the remaining  
portion of the other program.  
10:00  
Program 1  
11:00  
CH10  
12:00  
Program 2  
END of TIMER RECORDING  
CH40  
Not recorded  
When using i.LINK Timer Programming or Video  
Remote Control Timer Programming, if the program  
stop time of the Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set Top  
Box) coincides with the program start time of the  
VCR or vice versa, only the parts shown below in  
gray will be recorded.  
10:00  
11:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
Integrated HDTV  
This VCR  
Not recorded  
10:00  
11:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
Integrated HDTV  
Not recorded  
This VCR  
NOTES:  
During timer programming, try to set an interval of more  
than 1 minute between the program stop time of Program 1  
and the program start time of Program 2 or vice versa.  
For the timer programming method, refer to the manual of  
the Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box).  
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VIDEO NAVIGATION  
Navigation  
Playback  
This function is useful when you want to quickly find  
programs you have recorded on a tape using this VCR.  
This function allows you to select a program to watch,  
and then automatically search for the beginning of the  
program.  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
A Load a cassette  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
Insert a tape recorded on this VCR.  
The VCR turns on automatically.  
The tape will run for a few seconds while the  
VCR searches for the tape number recorded. If  
tape number is found, it will be shown on the  
TV screen if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (A  
page 66).  
The counter is reset automatically, however, it is  
not completely reset to “0:00:00”.  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
If the cassette’s record safety tab has been  
removed, playback begins automatically.  
B Access Video Navigation screen  
Navigation  
Press [NAVI].  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE  
BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1 / 3  
After pressing  
[NAVI], it may  
take a few  
1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
2. FOOTBALL  
3. EURO 96 ENGLAND  
4. PROJECT XYZ  
seconds to access  
the Title screen  
while the VCR  
searches for the  
Video Navigation  
information.  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPECIAL]  
i.LINK  
DELETE  
LS3  
PLAY STOP  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
[ ]  
[ ]  
NAVI  
C Select program  
Press [FG] to select the program you want to  
watch, then press [OK].  
C - D  
A-2,3  
B
A-1,4  
To go to another page of the lists, press [<] or [>].  
D Start playback  
Press [D E] to move the arrow to “PLAY”, then  
press [OK].  
Playback starts automatically after the selected  
program is located.  
NOTES:  
• If you press [NAVI] while Video Navigation is deactivated, the Navigation Set Up screen appears. Set “NAVIGATION” to “ON” (A  
page 52).  
• Video Navigation playback is possible only with the tape recorded on this VCR.  
• To record the date and time as the program title in this VCR’s memory, make sure the VCR’s clock is set correctly before recording.  
• To record the program information in this VCR’s memory, you must record each program for over the minimum recording time; 5  
min for the D-VHS (HS) mode, 10 min for the D-VHS (STD) mode, 30 min for the D-VHS (LS3) mode, 5 min for the S-VHS/VHS (SP)  
mode and 15 min for S-VHS/VHS (EP) mode.  
• Video Navigation may not work properly for some tapes.  
• During playback or when searching for the beginning of a program, a VCR might find two different tape numbers recorded on a  
tape. After you remove this tape, the tape will be assigned just one tape number (the smaller one). After this, the higher tape number  
will be missing from the memory’s tape number list.  
• Tape program information is stored in this VCR’s memory. If this VCR’s memory is damaged and the program information is lost, it is  
impossible to restore that information.  
• After recording a tape on this VCR, write the tape number on a label and affix the label to the tape in order to allow you to find the  
tape by its number.  
• The on-screen display is output to the TV with S-VIDEO, VIDEO, COMPONENT VIDEO signal in 480i image format.  
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VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)  
A Deactivating Video Navigation  
How to read the Video Navigation  
screen  
If you do not want to store program information, you can  
deactivate the Video Navigation function.  
A
B
C
1
2
Access Video Navigation screen  
Press [NAVI].  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE  
BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1 / 3  
1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
2. FOOTBALL  
D
3. EURO 96 ENGLAND  
4. PROJECT XYZ  
Access Navigation Set Up screen  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPECIAL]  
E
F
i.LINK  
DELETE  
LS3  
Press [FGD E] to  
Navigation  
PLAY STOP  
EDIT  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
move the arrow to  
“NAVI. SET UP”, then  
press [G] or [OK].  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVIGATION SET UP  
NAVIGATION  
USED MEMORY 66%  
OFF  
NAVI  
A Tape number and tape title  
B Maximum blank time on the tape  
C Page No./Total Page No. (only 4 programs can be  
shown at a time)  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
D Program title included on a tape  
E The detailed program information currently  
selected (date, auxiliary input, category, start time,  
end time, recording speed)  
3
4
Deactivate Video Navigation  
F Operational commands  
Navigation  
Press [D E].  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
NAVIGATION SET UP  
NAVIGATION  
USED MEMORY 66%  
Each time you press  
[D E], Video  
Example  
OFF  
Navigation turns  
“ON” or “OFF”.  
SYDNEY  
OLYMPIC 8:00  
BLANK  
2:00  
EURO 96  
ENGLAND  
BLANK  
1:00  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
Blank part*  
* “BLANK” appears for non-recorded part, the part  
whose information has been deleted manually (A  
page 61), or the part where new program has been  
recorded.  
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
How to read the Video Navigation  
screen for D-Theater tape*  
NOTE:  
If you press [NAVI] when a cassette is not loaded, “NO TAPE!”  
appears on the TV screen. If the VCR does not recognize the  
tape number of the loaded cassette, “UNRECOGNIZED TAPE  
NUMBER!” appears on the TV screen.  
If you insert a D-Theater tape ([D-THEATER] LED  
lights up) and then press [NAVI], the following screen  
appears. Press [FG] to move the arrow to the item  
that you want to watch, then press [OK]. Playback  
starts automatically after the selected item is located.  
Chapter Navigation  
TAPE TITLE: WORLD SOCCER  
1 / 4  
1. CHAPTER 1  
2. CHAPTER 2  
3. CHAPTER 3  
4. CHAPTER 4  
SECTOR 4-1  
SECTOR 4-2  
Chapter  
Title  
Section  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
NAVI  
* D-Theater is a technical specification based on D-  
VHS standards that was developed for HD content.  
Commercial D-Theater titles can only be played  
back on D-VHS digital recorders bearing the D-  
Theater logo.  
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You can find a tape you want using Video Navigation.  
You have four methods to find tapes; by tape number, by  
program title, by category, by recording date, and by tape  
remaining time.  
Finding Tapes  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
A Finding by tape number  
Use the Remote to do the following operations.  
1
2
Access Video Navigation screen  
Press [NAVI].  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
Access Library screen  
Navigation  
Press [FGD E] to  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
DATE  
move the arrow to  
“LIBRARY”, then press  
[G] or [OK].  
TAPE NUMBER  
TITLE  
CATEGORY  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
3
4
Access tape number list screen  
[ ]  
[ ]  
Navigation  
Press [D E] to move  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
DATE  
the arrow to “TAPE  
NUMBER”, then press  
[OK].  
TAPE NUMBER  
TITLE  
CATEGORY  
The tape number list  
screen appears, being  
sorted by the tape  
numbers.  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
A-2 4  
B-2,3  
C-2,3  
NAVI  
A-1,5  
B-4  
Confirm tape number lists  
C-4  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
TAPE NUMBER LIST  
1st page (out of 3  
pages in this example)  
of the tape number  
lists is shown.  
0017 SOCCER  
*
*
*
0017  
0017  
1. JAPAN VS KOREA  
2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL  
0016 EURO 2000  
SOCCER  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPORTS]  
i.LINK  
LS3  
SEARCH RETURN  
DELETE  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
To play back a selected program on the list screen  
A Select the program that you want to watch, then  
press [OK].  
NAVI  
SELECT  
switch for changing  
the order  
B Insert the corresponding tape.  
C Press [OK] again with the arrow on “SEARCH”.  
D Confirm that the desired program is highlighted,  
then press [OK].  
“*” is displayed beside the tape number of the  
loaded cassette.  
Playback starts automatically after the selected  
program is located.  
The cassette mark is displayed on the left of the  
tape title. The items without the cassette marks  
are the program titles included in the tape.  
To go to another page of the lists, press [<] or [>].  
To play back the desired program, refer to ‘To  
play back a selected program on the list screen’ in  
the left column.  
5
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
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VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)  
B Finding by program title  
C Finding by category  
Use the Remote to do the following operations.  
Use the Remote to do the following operations.  
To find a program by category, be sure to select program  
category in advance (A page 60).  
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53, then go  
to the following steps  
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53, then go  
to the following steps  
Access title screen  
Press [D E] to move  
the arrow to “TITLE”,  
then press [OK].  
Navigation  
Access category screen  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
TITLE  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
DATE  
TAPE NUMBER  
CATEGORY  
Navigation  
Press [D E] to move  
the arrow to  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
DATE  
TAPE NUMBER  
TITLE  
CATEGORY  
“CATEGORY”, then  
press [OK].  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
3
4
Confirm lists  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
3
4
Confirm lists  
“*” is displayed  
beside the tape  
number of the loaded  
cassette.  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
TITLE LIST  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
0017 SOCCER  
*
*
*
“*” is displayed  
beside the tape  
number of the loaded  
cassette.  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
0017  
0017  
1. JAPAN VS KOREA  
2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL  
CATEGORY LIST  
0016 EURO 2000  
0017 SOCCER  
*
The cassette mark is  
displayed on the left  
of the tape title. The  
items without the  
cassette marks are the  
program titles  
0017  
0017  
1. JAPAN VS KOREA  
2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL  
*
*
SOCCER  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPORTS]  
LS3  
i.LINK  
SEARCH RETURN  
DELETE  
EDIT  
0016 EURO 2000  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
The cassette mark is  
displayed on the left  
of the tape title. The  
items without the  
cassette marks are the  
program titles  
SOCCER  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPORTS]  
LS3  
i.LINK  
DELETE  
NAVI  
SELECT  
SEARCH RETURN  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
included in the tape.  
To go to another page of the lists, press [<] or [>].  
To play back the desired program, refer to ‘To  
play back a selected program on the list screen’  
on page 53.  
included in the tape.  
To go to another page of the lists, press [<] or [>].  
To play back the desired program, refer to ‘To  
play back a selected program on the list screen’  
on page 53.  
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
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D Finding by recording date  
Use the Remote to do the following operations.  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53, then go  
to the following steps  
Access date screen  
Press [D E] to move  
the arrow to “DATE”,  
then press [OK].  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
TAPE NUMBER  
TITLE  
CATEGORY  
DATE  
The list screen appears,  
being sorted by the  
recording date.  
[ ]  
[ ]  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
3
4
Confirm lists  
D
E
-2,3  
-2 4,6  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
D-4  
E-1  
“*” is displayed  
beside the tape  
number of the loaded  
cassette.  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
DATE LIST  
0017 SOCCER  
*
0017  
0017  
1. JAPAN VS KOREA  
2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL  
*
*
0016 EURO 2000  
The cassette mark is  
displayed on the left  
of the tape title. The  
items without the  
cassette marks are the  
program titles  
SOCCER  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPORTS]  
LS3  
i.LINK  
SEARCH RETURN  
DELETE  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
included in the tape.  
To go to another page of the lists, press [<] or [>].  
To play back the desired program, refer to ‘To  
play back a selected program on the list screen’  
on page 53.  
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
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EN  
VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)  
Select tape number  
E Finding blank space  
4
You can find a tape whose remaining time is enough for a  
program you want to record.  
Navigation  
Press [FG], then press  
[OK].  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
10:00 LS5  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
BLANK SPACE LIST  
0003 10:00 BLANK  
0002 12:00 BLANK  
0001 17:00 BLANK  
0004 23:00 BLANK  
Use the Remote to do the following operations.  
To go to another page  
of the lists, press [<]  
or [>].  
TITLE  
11/01/99 MON 11:34 AM  
1
2
Access Video Navigation screen  
Press [NAVI].  
STOP SEARCH  
RETURN  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
Access Blank Space List screen  
Press [FGD E] to  
move the arrow to  
“BLANK”, then press  
[G] or [OK].  
Navigation  
5
6
Load a cassette  
Insert the cassette whose number you have found in  
step 4.  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
BLANK SPACE LIST  
RECORDING CONDITION  
RECORDING MODE  
LS3  
BLANK TIME  
2:00  
Select blank  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
Press [D E] to move  
the arrow to “STOP”,  
then press [OK].  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
NAVI  
SELECT  
LIBRARY  
10:00 LS5  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
BLANK SPACE LIST  
0003 10:00 BLANK  
0002 12:00 BLANK  
0001 17:00 BLANK  
0004 23:00 BLANK  
The VCR will start  
search for the  
beginning of the  
3
Set condition  
TITLE  
11/01/99 MON 11:34 AM  
STOP SEARCH  
RETURN  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
Press [FG] to move the  
arrow to “RECORDING  
MODE”, then press  
[D E] to select the  
recording speed.  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
BLANK SPACE LIST RECORDING CONDITION  
SELECT  
NAVI  
RECORDING MODE  
BLANK TIME  
LS3  
2:00  
Press [FG] to move the  
arrow to “BLANK  
TIME”, then press  
[D E] to select the  
blank time. Then press  
[OK].  
7
Prepare for recording  
See page 35 for recording.  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK] TO LIST  
NAVI  
SELECT  
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When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR  
automatically records the recording start time, date, and  
channel in each program title. If the tape is recorded for  
the first time, the tape number and the date and time are  
recorded in the tape title. You can then edit the tape title  
and the program titles as you like. You can also edit the  
category in the program title.  
Editing Titles  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
In short, you can use the Video Navigation function to  
create your own video tape library.  
A Editing tape title  
When you want to edit the tape title, follow the  
procedure below by using the Remote.  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
1
2
Access Video Navigation screen  
Press [NAVI].  
Access Library screen  
Navigation  
Press [FGD E] to  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
DATE  
A-6  
Number keys  
move the arrow to  
“LIBRARY”, then press  
[G] or [OK].  
TAPE NUMBER  
TITLE  
CATEGORY  
[ ]  
[ ]  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
3
4
Access tape number list screen  
Navigation  
Press [D E] to move  
A-2 6  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
DATE  
the arrow to “TAPE  
NUMBER”, then press  
[OK].  
A-1,7  
TAPE NUMBER  
TITLE  
CATEGORY  
The tape number list  
screen appears, being  
sorted by the tape  
numbers.  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
Select tape number  
Navigation  
Press [FG] to select the  
tape number for which  
you want to edit the  
title, then press [OK].  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
TAPE NUMBER LIST  
0017 SOCCER  
*
*
*
0017  
0017  
1. JAPAN VS KOREA  
2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL  
0016 EURO 2000  
SOCCER  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPORTS]  
LS3  
i.LINK  
SEARCH RETURN  
DELETE  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
“*” is displayed beside the tape number of the  
loaded cassette.  
The cassette mark is displayed on the left of the  
tape title. The items without the cassette marks  
are the program titles included in the tape.  
To go to another page of the lists, press [<] or [>].  
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VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)  
How to enter the characters and symbols with the  
number keys on the Remote  
Press the ‘Number’ keys, then press [>] to enter each  
character. Refer to the example below.  
5
Access edit screen  
Press [D E] to move  
the arrow to “EDIT”,  
then press [OK].  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
TAPE NUMBER LIST  
0017 SOCCER  
*
*
*
(E.g.) Enter “JVC NEWS”.  
0017  
0017  
1. JAPAN VS KOREA  
A Press [5 (JKL)] once to enter “J”, then press [>].  
B Press [8 (TUV)] three times to enter “V”, then press  
[>].  
2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL  
0016 EURO 2000  
SOCCER  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPORTS]  
i.LINK  
LS3  
SEARCH RETURN  
DELETE  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
C Press [2 (ABC)] three times to enter “C”, then press  
[>].  
NAVI  
SELECT  
6
Enter title  
D Press [0 (i)] twice to enter “i(space)”, then press [>].  
E Press [6 (MNO)] twice to enter “N”, then press [>].  
F Press [3 (DEF)] twice to enter “E”, then press [>].  
G Press [9 (WXYZ)] once to enter “W”, then press [>].  
H Press [7 (PQRS)] four times to enter “S”, then press  
[>].  
A Press [FGD E] to  
move the arrow on  
the desired charac-  
ter or symbol, then  
press [OK].  
Navigation  
EDIT TITLE  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
ALL ERASE  
ERASE  
NEXT >  
< BACK  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
[SPECIAL]  
LS3  
12/21/02 MON 6:30 AM - 5:53 PM  
i.LINK  
EDIT CATEGORY  
RETURN  
ENTER  
OR  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NUMBER KEY  
CHARACTERS  
. , ? – + * / [ ] 1  
NAVI  
SELECT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Press the ‘Number’ keys to enter the title.  
For entering the characters as the title, refer to  
‘How to enter the characters and symbols’ on  
the right column. (In this example, enter “JVC  
NEWS”.)  
A B C a b c 2  
D E F d e f 3  
G H I g h i 4  
J K L j k l 5  
B Press [FGD E] to move the arrow to “ENTER”,  
M N O m n o 6  
P Q R S p q r s 7  
T U V t u v 8  
W X Y Z w x y z 9  
0 _(space)  
then press [OK].  
7
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
NOTES:  
If you want to delete a character, select the character, then  
press [CLEAR] or press [OK] with the arrow on “ERASE”.  
If you want to delete all characters, press [OK] with the arrow  
on “ALL ERASE”.  
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B Entering or Editing program title  
When you want to edit the program title, follow the  
procedure below by using the Remote.  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
1
Load a cassette  
Insert a tape on which there is a program you want  
to edit.  
2
3
Access Video Navigation screen  
Press [NAVI].  
B-5  
Select program  
[ ]  
[ ]  
Navigation  
Press [FG] to select the  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
program you want to  
edit, then press [OK].  
0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE  
BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1 / 3  
1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
2. FOOTBALL  
3. EURO 96 ENGLAND  
4. PROJECT XYZ  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPECIAL]  
i.LINK  
DELETE  
LS3  
PLAY STOP  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
B-3 5  
C-3 6  
D-2 4  
E-3 5  
F-2  
NAVI  
B-2,6  
C-2,7  
D-5  
4
5
Access edit screen  
Press [FG] to move the  
arrow to “EDIT”, then  
press [OK].  
Navigation  
E-2,6  
F-1,4  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE  
BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1 / 3  
1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
2. FOOTBALL  
3. EURO 96 ENGLAND  
4. PROJECT XYZ  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPECIAL]  
i.LINK  
DELETE  
LS3  
PLAY STOP  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
Enter title  
A Press [FGD E] to  
move the arrow on  
the desired charac-  
ter or symbol, then  
press [OK].  
Navigation  
EDIT TITLE  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
ALL ERASE  
ERASE  
NEXT >  
< BACK  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
[SPECIAL]  
LS3  
12/21/02 MON 6:30 AM - 5:53 PM  
i.LINK  
EDIT CATEGORY  
RETURN  
ENTER  
OR  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
Press the ‘Number’ keys to enter the title.  
For entering the characters as the title, refer to  
‘How to enter the characters and symbols’ on  
page 58. (In this example, enter “JVC NEWS”.)  
B Press [FGD E] to move the arrow to “ENTER”,  
then press [OK].  
6
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
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C Editing program category  
D Deleting tape information  
When you want to change the program category, follow  
the procedure below by using the Remote.  
When you want to delete the entire tape information  
(information for all recorded programs on the tape),  
follow the procedure below by using the Remote.  
• Tape information for the Video Navigation function is  
deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased.  
1
Load a cassette  
Insert a tape on which there is a program you want  
to edit.  
ATTENTION:  
Once the information is deleted, it is impossible to restore  
that information.  
2
3
Access Video Navigation screen  
Press [NAVI].  
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 57, then go  
to the following steps  
Select program  
Press [FG] to select the program you want to edit,  
then press [OK].  
Select tape number  
Press [FG] to select the  
tape number for which  
you want to edit the  
title, then press [OK].  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
4
5
Access edit screen  
Press [D E] to move the arrow to “EDIT”, then  
press [OK].  
TAPE NUMBER LIST  
0017 SOCCER  
*
*
*
0017  
0017  
1. JAPAN VS KOREA  
2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL  
0016 EURO 2000  
SOCCER  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPORTS]  
i.LINK  
LS3  
SEARCH RETURN  
DELETE  
EDIT  
EXIT  
Access category screen  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
Navigation  
Press [FGD E] to  
EDIT TITLE  
move the arrow to  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
“EDIT CATEGORY”,  
“*” is displayed beside the tape number of the  
loaded cassette.  
ALL ERASE  
ERASE  
NEXT >  
< BACK  
then press [OK].  
The cassette mark is displayed on the left of the  
tape title. The items without the cassette marks  
are the program titles included in the tape.  
To go to another page of the lists, press [<] or [>].  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
[SPECIAL]  
LS3  
12/21/02 MON 6:30 AM - 5:53 PM  
i.LINK  
EDIT CATEGORY  
RETURN  
ENTER  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
3
4
5
Access delete screen  
6
7
Select category  
Press [FGD E] to  
select the category you  
want, then press [OK].  
Navigation  
Press [D E] to move  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
the arrow to “DELETE”,  
then press [OK].  
TAPE NUMBER LIST  
Navigation  
0017 SOCCER  
*
*
*
EDIT CATEGORY  
0017  
0017  
1. JAPAN VS KOREA  
2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL  
MOVIES  
CHILD  
SOAPS  
EDUCATION  
COMEDY  
OTHERS  
SPORTS  
SERIES  
NEWS  
0016 EURO 2000  
SPECIAL  
MUSIC  
CLASSIC  
SHOPPING  
SOCCER  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPORTS]  
i.LINK  
LS3  
RELIGION  
MISCELLANY  
SEARCH RETURN  
DELETE  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
[SPECIAL]  
LS3  
12/21/02 MON 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
i.LINK  
NAVI  
SELECT  
RETURN  
EDIT TITLE  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
Delete tape information  
Press [D E] to move  
the highlight bar to  
“YES”, then press [OK].  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
1 / 3  
TAPE NUMBER LIST  
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
0017 SOCCER  
*
*
*
0017  
0017  
1. JAPAN VS KOREA  
2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL  
PROGRAM INFO  
DELETE?  
SOCCER  
]  
NO  
YES  
12/21/0
SEARCH  
RETURN  
DELETE  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
SELECT  
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
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E Deleting program information  
F Checking memory  
When you want to delete the stored information for each  
recorded program, follow the procedure below by using  
the Remote.  
You can check the amount of recorded information in the  
VCR’s memory.  
• Program information for the Video Navigation function  
is deleted, but the recorded program will not be erased.  
1
2
Access Video Navigation screen  
Press [NAVI].  
ATTENTION:  
Once the information is deleted, it is impossible to restore  
that information.  
Access Navigation Set Up screen  
Press [FGD E] to move the arrow to “NAVI. SET  
UP”.  
1
Load a cassette  
Insert a tape on which there is a program you want  
to edit.  
3
Check memory  
Navigation  
The percentage of the  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
2
3
Access Video Navigation screen  
Press [NAVI].  
used memory is  
displayed.  
NAVIGATION SET UP  
NAVIGATION  
USED MEMORY 66%  
OFF  
Select program  
Navigation  
Press [FG] to select the  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
NAVI  
SELECT  
program you want to  
edit, then press [OK].  
0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE  
BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1 / 3  
1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
2. FOOTBALL  
3. EURO 96 ENGLAND  
4. PROJECT XYZ  
4
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI].  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPECIAL]  
i.LINK  
DELETE  
LS3  
PLAY STOP  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
If memory is full, you have to delete unwanted  
information to store more information in the VCR’s  
memory.  
“*” is displayed beside the tape number of the  
loaded cassette.  
The cassette mark is displayed on the left of the  
tape title. The items without the cassette marks  
are the program titles included in the tape.  
To go to another page of the lists, press [<] or [>].  
4
5
6
Access delete screen  
Press [D E] to move  
the arrow to “DELETE”,  
then press [OK].  
Navigation  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE  
BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1 / 3  
1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
2. FOOTBALL  
3. EURO 96 ENGLAND  
4. PROJECT XYZ  
SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM 5:53 PM  
[SPECIAL]  
i.LINK  
DELETE  
LS3  
PLAY STOP  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
Delete program information  
Navigation  
Press [D E] to move  
SEARCH  
LIBRARY  
BLANK  
NAVI. SET UP  
the highlight bar to  
0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE  
BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1 / 3  
“YES”, then press [OK].  
1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC  
2. FOOTBALL  
PROGRAM INFO  
DELETE?  
NO  
SYDNEY
YES  
12/21/02
PLAY  
STOP  
DELETE  
EDIT  
EXIT  
OK  
SELECT  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
NAVI  
Return to normal screen  
Press [NAVI]  
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS  
You can use the other useful function settings on the  
Function Set Up screens by following the procedure  
described below.  
Useful Function  
Settings  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
The table below shows the structure of the menu system.  
“FUNCTION  
SET UP”  
A
page 63)  
page 64)  
page 65)  
“AUDIO FUNCTION” (  
A
A
“IN/OUT FUNCTION” (  
“ADDITIONAL” (A page 66)  
For the functions you can set on the Function Set Up  
screen, see pages 63 to 68.  
A Access Main Menu screen  
Press [MENU].  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
B Access Function Set Up screen.  
Press [D E] to move  
the arrow to  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
ADDITIONAL  
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION IN/OUT FUNCTION  
ON  
V. CALIBRATION  
“FUNCTION SET  
UP”, then press [G]  
or [OK].  
PICTURE CONTROL  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
AUTO  
OFF  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
C Select Function Menu  
Press [D E] to move  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
ADDITIONAL  
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION IN/OUT FUNCTION  
the arrow to the menu  
of the function you  
want to set, then press  
[G] or [OK].  
ON  
V. CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
AUTO  
OFF  
A F  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
B
-
E
SELECT  
EXIT  
[BACK]  
D Select Function  
Press [FG] to move  
the arrow to the  
function you want to  
set.  
FUNCTION SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
ADDITIONAL  
VIDEO FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION IN/OUT FUNCTION  
ON  
V. CALIBRATION  
PICTURE CONTROL  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
AUTO  
OFF  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
E Change setting  
Press [D E].  
F Return to normal screen  
Press [MENU].  
NOTE:  
To go back to a previous screen during settings, press [BACK].  
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Video settings “VIDEO FUNCTION”  
*The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use  
during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible  
pictures. This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after  
inserting a tape.  
L “V.  
CALIBRATION”  
(S-VHS/VHS only)  
“ON”  
“OFF”  
NOTES:  
During playback, this function is always working even though “VIDEO CALIBRATION” appears  
just at the beginning of automatic tracking.  
During recording, this function works only for the first SP recording and the first EP recording on  
an inserted tape.  
For timer recording, this function checks the tape condition both for the SP recording and the EP  
recording before the first timer recording starts.  
When you play back rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs, set this function either “ON”  
or “OFF” whichever gives you the best picture.  
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your  
preference.  
L “PICTURE  
CONTROL”  
(S-VHS/VHS only)  
“AUTO” (“NORM”)  
“EDIT”  
“AUTO” : Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted automatically.  
(“NORM”) When “V. CALIBRATION” is “OFF”, “NORM” will appear instead of  
“AUTO”. The quality is not adjusted automatically when “NORM”  
appears.  
“SOFT”  
“EDIT”  
: Minimizes picture degradation during editing (recording and playback).  
“SHARP”  
“SOFT” : Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing  
much noise.  
“SHARP” : Clearer, sharper-edged picture when viewing images with much flat,  
same-colored surfaces such as cartoons.  
NOTES:  
When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not change until you  
select again.  
Select “EDIT” when you are editing tapes (A page 74). After you finish editing the tapes, select  
“AUTO” (“NORM” when “V. CALIBRATION” is “OFF”).  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture  
when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR.  
L “VIDEO  
STABILIZER”  
(S-VHS/VHS only)  
“ON”  
This function is available only when playing back tapes recorded in EP mode.  
NOTES:  
“OFF”  
When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.  
Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects  
playback.  
To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the vertical vibrations may occur. Press [CHANNEL +] or []  
on the VCR (or [TV/VCR CH +] or [] on the Remote) to eliminate vibration.  
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Audio settings “AUDIO FUNCTION”  
*The default setting is bold in the table below.  
You can select the audio format when you record a program or analog signal from  
connected devices in STD mode. When this function is set to “PCM&STANDARD”, you  
can obtain high-quality audio sound.  
L “STD AUDIO REC  
MODE”  
“STANDARD”  
“STANDARD”  
: Select this when the picture quality is important and when  
you record in MP2 format.  
“PCM&STANDARD”  
“PCM&STANDARD” : Select this when the sound quality is important.  
When you record the analog signals or DV signals from the  
camcorder in STD mode, PCM audio is also recorded in  
addition to MP2 audio. In HS mode, PCM audio is  
automatically recorded.  
Up to four audio signal channels can be input from a DV camcorder through the DV IN  
connector (i.LINK). This VCR allows you to select and record two of these channels.  
This setting is used to specify which two channels to record.  
L “DV AUDIO REC”  
“AUDIO1”  
“AUDIO2”  
“1+2MIX”  
When there are four DV audio channels (32 kHz):  
“AUDIO1” : Records the two channels (L/R) of DV AUDIO 1.  
“AUDIO2”  
“1+2MIX”  
: Records the two channels (L/R) of DV AUDIO 2.  
: Mixes and records both DV AUDIO 1 and 2.  
When there are two DV audio channels (48 kHz):  
Because there are only two channels, those two channels are recorded regardless of the  
DV sound setting.  
This VCR can send the Dolby Digital bitstream or PCM Audio to external devices.  
When you play back a tape including the Dolby Digital bitstream, and if you have a  
device equipped with Dolby Digital decoder, set this function to “Dolby D”.  
If not, set this function to “2CH-PCM”.  
“STREAM” will be used when you play back a tape including the DTS bitstream, and if  
you have a device with built-in DTS, or when playing back and receiving audio signals  
in other new formats.  
L “OPTICAL OUT”  
“Dolby D”  
“2CH-PCM”  
“STREAM”  
This VCR  
i.LINK IN/OUT  
DV IN  
HDMI OUT  
OPTICAL  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S400  
VHF/UHF  
ANTENNA  
D-THEATER  
REGION  
PCM/STREM  
DIGITAL AUDIO T  
1
Y
IN  
L
AUDIO  
R
L
AUDIO  
R
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
CABLE BOX  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
L-1  
L-2  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
REMOTE PAUSE/  
AV COMPULINK  
To [OPTICAL]  
Note for connection:  
Remove the protection  
cap from the cable.  
Amplifier equipped  
with Dolby Digital  
decoder or built-in DTS  
To DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
Optical cable  
(not supplied)  
When this function is set to “ON”;  
L “2ND AUDIO  
REC”  
If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and Hi-Fi  
tracks. The main audio is not recorded.  
“ON”  
If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both the Hi-Fi and  
normal tracks.  
“OFF”  
When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be recorded.  
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Input/Output settings “IN/OUT FUNCTION”  
*The default setting is bold in the table below.  
Select the appropriate mode depending on the type of TV you have.  
L “TV OUTPUT 1”  
“WIDE 16:9”  
“WIDE 16:9” : Select this for a wide TV set with 16:9 screen image size.  
“NORMAL 4:3” : Select this for a TV set with 4:3 screen image size.  
“NORMAL 4:3”  
NOTES:  
When “TV OUTPUT 1” is set to “WIDE 16:9”, sometimes the screen image may be stretched vertically.  
When “TV OUTPUT 1” is set to “NORMAL 4:3”, sometimes subtitles may not be visible or the ends of the  
screen image may be cut off. Normally select “WIDE16:9”.  
In order to let the equipment determine the screen image size, it is recommended that you connect the VCR  
and TV using the [COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors or [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connector.  
This function is invalid if HDMI is activated.  
Select the appropriate mode when receiving signals via i.LINK connector or playing  
back a D-VHS tape containing a recording of an HD (High Definition) signal.  
L “TV OUTPUT 2”  
“720to1080”  
“720to1080”  
:
720p is up-converted to 1080i and output to the TV. 1080i, 480p, and  
480i image formats are output to the TV without being converted.  
Select this when the 720p image played back is distorted.  
“NO CONV.”  
“ALLto480i”  
“ALLto480p”  
“NO CONV.” : 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i image formats are output to the TV  
just as they are.  
“ALLto480i”  
: All images will be output to the TV in 480i image format.  
“ALLto480p” : All images will be output to the TV in 480p image format.  
NOTES:  
When you receive signals via i.LINK connector or play back the picture of 1080i, 720p, 480p  
image format, the signal is not output from the [S-VIDEO] or [VIDEO] output connector if “TV  
OUTPUT 2” is set to “720to1080” or “NO CONV.”.  
The progressive mode indicator [q] on the front display panel will light up when “ALLto480p” is  
selected.  
If your TV supports only 480i image format and “ALLto480p” mode is previously selected, you  
can forcibly change the mode to “ALLto480i” by pressing and holding [PAUSE (W)] on the front  
panel for more than 5 seconds during power off mode.  
During DV input, the image format output to the TV will be 480i even if this function is set to  
“ALLto480p”. However, the menu setting is retained and changes can be made.  
If you cannot see the pictures on the TV screen when you play back a tape, set “TV OUTPUT 2”  
to the appropriate mode.  
This function is invalid if HDMI is activated.  
When this function is set to “ON”, progressive output is being selected. The 480i image  
format is up-converted to 480p and output to the TV. The progressive mode indicator  
[q] on the front display panel will light up.  
L “480i to 480p”  
“ON”  
“OFF”  
NOTES:  
When “TV OUTPUT 2” is set to “ALLto480i”, the image format being output to the TV will be  
480i even if this function is set to “ON”.  
During DV input, the image format output to the TV will be 480i even if this function is set to  
“ON”. However, the menu setting is retained and changes can be made. If you are using a TV  
with DVI input, and it does not support 480i image format, use the TV’s analog input instead.  
This function is invalid if HDMI is activated.  
When this VCR is connected to the TV via the DVI connection through [HDMI OUT]  
connector, this function allows you to select the desired deeper color intensity and to  
tone down the black color of the picture.  
L “HDMI to DVI  
COLOR”  
“STANDARD”  
“ENHANCE”  
Set this function to “RGB FIX” when the output from the [HDMI OUT] connector cannot  
be properly displayed on the TV screen.  
L “HDMI OUTPUT”  
“AUTO”  
“RGB FIX”  
You have to select which terminal - either [VIDEO] (composite) or [S-VIDEO] (Y/C  
separate signals) to use as the video input terminal on the front panel.  
L “FRONT AUX F-1”  
“VIDEO”  
“S-VIDEO”  
Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording (editing)  
on this VCR.  
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*The default setting is bold in the table below.  
You have to select which terminal - either [VIDEO] (composite) or [S VIDEO] (Y/C  
separate signals) to use as the video input terminal [L-1] on the rear panel.  
L “REAR AUX L-1”  
“VIDEO”  
“S-VIDEO”  
Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording (editing)  
on this VCR.  
You have to select which terminal - either [VIDEO] (composite) or [S VIDEO] (Y/C  
separate signals) to use as the video input terminal [L-2] on the rear panel.  
L “REAR AUX L-2”  
“VIDEO”  
“S-VIDEO”  
Make sure to select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in recording (editing)  
on this VCR.  
Additional settings “ADDITIONAL”  
*The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow  
complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-  
recording in SP mode.  
L “AUTO SP N EP  
TIMER”  
(S-VHS/VHS only)  
For Example . . .  
“ON”  
“OFF”  
Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape  
Approximately 110 minutes  
SP mode  
Approximately 30 minutes  
EP mode  
Make sure you set this function to “ON” before the timer-recording starts.  
NOTES:  
If you have programmed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second program and  
those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to “ON”. In this case, do not use this  
function, but change the recording speed manually during timer programming.  
In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this function may leave a slight non-  
recorded portion at the end of the tape.  
There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the recording speed switches from SP to  
EP mode on the tape.  
This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and will work properly on the  
following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-120.  
When this function is set to “ON”:  
L “AUTO TIMER”  
“ON”  
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off.  
It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press [TIMER  
(j)] to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.  
When this function is set to “OFF”:  
“OFF”  
You have to press [TIMER (j)] to engage or disengage the timer recording standby  
mode.  
When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information (on-screen display)  
appears on the screen.  
L “SUPERIMPOSE”  
“ON”  
“OFF”  
NOTES:  
When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”;  
otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.  
If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the channel number is displayed regardless of  
this function setting.  
When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR changes the screen into the gray back  
screen automatically when receiving a channel not in use.  
L “GRAY BACK”  
“ON”  
“OFF”  
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*The default setting is bold in the table below.  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can reduce the power consumption. While the  
VCR is turned off, the front display panel does not show the clock.  
When this function is set to “ON”, an i.LINK device cannot be recognized. As a result, it  
is not possible to record a program using the digital tuner’s* timer function. In addition  
the device does not pass along data if it is in a branched connection.  
L “POWER SAVE”  
“ON”  
“OFF”  
*For details of a digital tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the digital tuner.  
NOTE:  
It takes some time until VCR completes its set up when you turn on the VCR.  
You can determine which recording mode - either S-VHS mode or VHS mode - is used  
for recording on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes.  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes with S-  
VHS picture quality.  
L “S-VHS MODE”  
“ON”  
“OFF”  
When this function is set to “OFF”, you can record on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes with  
VHS picture quality.  
NOTES:  
To record in S-VHS/VHS mode on D-VHS tape, press [D-VHS] to turn off the [D-VHS] indicator.  
S-VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings with horizontal resolution of 400  
lines, comparing with the 230 lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings. To achieve  
the highest quality picture we recommend to record in S-VHS mode. (But remember that a  
conventional VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS mode.)  
S-VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes. Recording on VHS tapes is always  
performed in VHS mode except when using S-VHS ET mode (A page 68).  
The [REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK] terminal on the rear panel can be used as  
either the [REMOTE PAUSE] terminal or the [AV COMPULINK] terminal.  
When this function is set to “ON”, you can use this terminal as the [AV COMPULINK]  
terminal.  
L “AV COMPU-  
LINK”  
“ON”  
“OFF”  
By connecting other JVC’s [AV COMPULINK] components (see the diagram below),  
including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions, one touch control of the audio and  
video components linked via their [AV COMPULINK] connectors becomes possible.  
For example : simply load a cassette in the VCR and press [PLAY (I)] so that the  
[AV COMPULINK] components automatically turn on, the TV’s AV  
mode is selected and the VCR starts playback. (You do not have to  
press [PLAY (I)] if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.)  
When this function is set to “OFF”, you can use this terminal as the [REMOTE PAUSE]  
terminal (A page 75).  
NOTES:  
When the remote control code is set to C or D, the connector cannot be used as [AV  
COMPULINK] terminal even if “AV COMPU-LINK” is set to “ON”. It is recommended to set the  
remote control code to A when you use this function. (A page 78)  
Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction  
manual when making this connection.  
JVC TV with AV COMPULINK  
This VCR  
To Audio in  
To S-video in  
To AV COMPULINK  
(VCR ONLY)  
To [REMOTE  
PAUSE/AV  
COMPULINK]  
To  
[AUDIO  
OUTPUT]  
To [S VIDEO OUTPUT]  
S-video cable (supplied)  
Audio cable (supplied)  
Mini-plug cable (not supplied)  
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*The default setting is bold in the table below.  
This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes  
recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET  
function. The [S-VHS] indicator on the front display panel lights up when “S-VHS ET” is  
set to “ON”.  
L “S-VHS ET”  
“ON”  
“OFF”  
NOTES:  
Before recording, make sure that “V. CALIBRATION” is set to “ON” (A page 63).  
You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function...  
- while recording is in progress.  
- while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (A page 37) is in progress.  
- while Video Calibration (A page 63) is in progress.  
S-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.  
To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time, S-VHS  
recording on S-VHS tapes is recommended.  
Use of high grade tapes are recommended for S-VHS ET recordings.  
On some tapes, picture quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the  
recording quality before you start important recordings.  
You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most of S-VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped with  
SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this  
function.)  
While playing back a tape recorded with this function on some tapes, noise may appear. (If  
playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)  
During special effect playback (A page 33), noise may appear. If special effect playback is  
performed frequently on a tape recorded with this function, the tape may be damaged and  
picture may be deteriorated.  
When this function is set to “OFF”, only [:] appears on the front display panel.  
L “DISPLAY”  
“ON”  
NOTE:  
“OFF”  
following cases;  
when the timer-recording is in progress/in the timer standby mode (A page 40 - 50).  
in the satellite Auto Recording standby mode (A page 47).  
during Plug & Play setting (A page 16).  
when you press [REC (R)] twice for the ITR (A page 37).  
when you set the remote control code (A page 78).  
when you press [DISPLAY], the current status appears for a few seconds.  
This function allows you to turn on/off the blue LED on the front panel.  
END of Useful Function  
L “LIGHTING”  
“AUTO”  
“OFF”  
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The JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) terminal is used  
to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar  
device. By connecting through the JLIP terminals, you  
can control the VCR during editing and certain other  
operations, from the connected personal computer or  
similar device.  
JLIP ID Number  
Setting  
When connecting this VCR to another device using the  
JLIP terminals, each device must have a different JLIP ID  
number.  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
The JLIP ID number of this VCR is preset to “1” when  
shipped from the factory. You can change this number to  
any other number between 1 to 99.  
To change the JLIP ID number of this VCR, follow the  
procedure below.  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
A Access Main Menu screen  
Press [MENU].  
B Select JLIP ID Set Up screen  
A Press [D E] to move the arrow to “INITIAL  
SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].  
B Press [D E] to move the arrow to “OTHER”,  
then press [G] or [OK].  
C Set JLIP ID Number  
FUNCTION SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
OTHER  
Press [FG] to move  
the arrow to “JLIP  
ID”.  
GUIDE CHANNEL  
JLIP ID  
1
LINC  
AUTO  
Press [D E] to enter  
the desired ID  
number.  
RESET NUMBER  
A D  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
B C  
D Return to normal screen  
Press [MENU].  
NOTE:  
For further details on the JLIP system or devices, consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
U.S. customer can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252-  
5722.  
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)  
i.LINK set up for connected device  
When you connect i.LINK compatible devices to this  
VCR, an i.LINK device number is assigned to each device  
in the order of connection.  
If you want to change the number, follow the procedure  
below.  
i.LINK Set Up  
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV  
mode on the TV.  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the  
Remote to [VCR].  
A Access Main Menu screen  
Press [MENU].  
B Access i.LINK Set Up screen  
A Press [D E] to move the arrow to “INITIAL  
SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
B Press [D E] to move the arrow to “OTHER”,  
then press [G] or [OK].  
C Confirm LINC setting  
Check that “LINC” is  
FUNCTION SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
OTHER  
GUIDE CHANNEL  
set to “AUTO”. If not,  
press [FG] to move  
the arrow to “LINC”,  
then press [D E] to  
set to “AUTO”.  
JLIP ID  
1
LINC  
AUTO  
RESET NUMBER  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
D Reset Number  
Press [FG] to move  
the arrow to “RESET  
NUMBER”, then press  
[OK].  
FUNCTION SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
TUNER SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
OTHER  
GUIDE CHANNEL  
JLIP ID  
A E  
1
LINC  
AUTO  
B - D  
RESET NUMBER  
MENU  
OK  
SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS  
THEN PRESS [OK]  
SELECT  
EXIT  
E Return to normal screen  
Press [MENU].  
F Set Number again  
Connect the external devices one by one.  
ATTENTION:  
If the i.LINK setting does not work, press [D-VHS] and [STOP  
(L)] on the front panel simultaneously for more than 5  
seconds to reset the settings. The cassette is automatically  
ejected.  
• Make sure to connect the VCR’s AC power plug  
to the AC outlet and turn on the external device  
before connection.  
• Each device will be numbered in the order of  
connection.  
LINC  
NOTES:  
You can control one of the i.LINK-compatible devices  
connected to this VCR with the i.LINK cable. “LINC”  
means to select one of the connected devices. After  
establishing a LINC with an i.LINK-compatible device,  
you’re ready to control the i.LINK device.  
LINC (Logical Interface Connection) involves  
establishing a logical connection, as the abbreviation  
implies.  
If you do not want to set i.LINK device number, set “LINC” to  
“OFF” in step C.  
You cannot use the i.LINK connection depending on the type  
of camcorders equipped with the DV connector. In this case,  
set “LINC” to “OFF” in step C.  
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What is i.LINK?  
i.LINK Connection Examples  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices  
equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital  
video signals, digital audio signals, and device control  
signals bi-directionally over a single cable.  
Examples of good i.LINK connections and bad i.LINK  
connections are shown below. The digital signals flow to  
all connected devices. When connecting i.LINK devices,  
make sure that the devices are connected in such a way  
that digital signals do not return (loop back) to the device  
that output them. Looped connection is not permitted.  
i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and  
extensions thereof. The A logo is used for products compliant  
with the i.Link standard.  
Good connection examples  
(A to D: i.LINK-compatible devices)  
The connections below do not form a loop  
This VCR uses a four-pin i.LINK connector to input and  
output MPEG2 video signals, audio signals, and control  
signals. The i.LINK connector is also used as an input for  
DV compressed signals from the DV output of a digital  
video camera.  
A
A
A
B
B
B
i.LINK Connection  
i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected in daisy  
chain fashion using i.LINK cables.  
C
C
i.LINK cable  
D
A
B
C
D
A to D: i.LINK-compatible devices  
Bad connection examples  
(A to D: i.LINK-compatible devices)  
The connections below form a loop.  
Any two devices in the daisy chain can exchange data bi-  
directionally, even if there are other devices connected  
between them.  
i.LINK also supports a repeater function that passes input  
MPEG2 and DV signals through to the next device in the  
chain.  
A
A
A
B
B
B
i.LINK Branched Connection  
C
C
If you are connecting a device that is equipped with three  
or more i.LINK connectors, you can also branch the  
i.LINK connection.  
i.LINK cable  
D
A
E
B
C
D
F
C: Device with three i.LINK connectors  
A to F : i.LINK-compatible devices  
B, C : Devices with three or more i.LINK connectors  
NOTES:  
• You can connect as many as 63 devices (including this VCR) through an i.LINK connection. If you use a branched i.LINK  
connection, however, the maximum path length on a branch is 17 devices.  
• In the case of a personal computer and some other devices, data is not passed along by those devices if the device power is off. For  
details, refer to the instruction manual for the connected device.  
Furthermore, data is not passed along by this VCR when “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON” on this VCR (A page 67) and the VCR is  
turned off.  
• The maximum data transfer speed supported by the i.LINK connector on this VCR is 400 Mbps (approximately 400 megabits per  
second). The maximum data transfer speed that is actually attained may be slower depending on how this VCR is used or if a device  
with a slower transfer speed is connected to this VCR.  
• Use the commercially available i.LINK cable (4-pin, S400, below 3 m).  
If the cable used is above 3 m, this VCR will not fully maximize its performance.  
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This VCR supports the copy protection technologies of  
DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator).  
These technologies are admitted by DTLA .  
It is impossible to dub copy-limited signals between  
the devices which supports copy protection  
technologies of DTLA. It is impossible to dub to other  
tapes the program which only one recording is  
When connecting to other devices, only the operation  
of the devices which supports DTLA is guaranteed.  
The operation of non-DTLA-supported devices is not  
guaranteed.  
i.LINK/DV  
Connections  
NOTES:  
You cannot use the i.LINK connection depending on the type  
set “LINC” to “OFF” (A page 70).  
If the 44.1 kHz PCM audio signal is input via DV connector,  
recording cannot be performed properly.  
During DV input, the image format output to the TV will be  
480i even if “TV OUTPUT 2” is set to “ALLto480p” (A page  
65) or “480i to 480p” is set to “ON” (A page 65). The status  
(ON/OFF) of HDMI is also disregarded, however, if the HDMI  
at the TV supports image format other than 480i, the HDMI  
output will be muted. The menu settings and the HDMI status  
will be retained and changes can be made.  
B You can use your VCR as the playback or  
recording VCR.  
E.g. When using this VCR as the recording VCR  
If you are using a TV with DVI input, and it does not support  
480i image format, use the TV’s analog input instead.  
This VCR (for recording)  
A You can use a camcorder as the playback device  
and your VCR as the recording VCR.  
This VCR (for recording)  
To [i.LINK IN/OUT]  
i.LINK cable  
(not supplied)  
To [i.LINK]  
To [i.LINK IN/OUT] connector  
DV cable (not supplied)  
DV camcorder  
(for playback)  
To DV output  
Another VCR (for playback)  
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A Make connections  
E Start playback  
A Connection with the camcorder  
Press [PLAY (I)] on the connected device.  
Connect a DV cable between the camcorder’s  
DV connector and your VCR’s [i.LINK]  
connector.  
NOTE:  
If the connected device is equipped with a superimpose/  
OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting  
playback.  
B Connection with the VCR  
Connect an i.LINK cable between the  
playback VCR’s i.LINK input/output connector  
and the recording VCR’s [i.LINK IN/OUT]  
connector.  
F Start recording  
On the front panel:  
Press [REC (R)].  
NOTES:  
On the Remote:  
Depending on the devices equipped with the i.LINK  
connector which is connected to the VCR, picture  
noise on this VCR may differ from the noise on the  
connected devices. It is caused by the difference of  
the data processing method.  
Press [REC (R)] and [PLAY (I)] at the same time.  
NOTE:  
If “108 REC BY HS MODE” appears on the TV screen, refer to  
‘Error Codes and Messages’ on page 84.  
Connection with certain product(s) may not be  
supported. (A‘ATTENTION’ on the back cover.)  
B Load a cassette  
Do not connect this VCR to the PC with the i.LINK  
cable. The operation is not guaranteed.  
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR  
(for recording).  
C Select input location on this VCR  
On the front panel:  
Press [CHANNEL +/–] to select “I-1” etc.  
On the Remote:  
Press [TV/VCR CH +/–] to select “I-1” etc.  
When “I-1” is selected, either the front or the  
rear i.LINK connector can be used, the VCR will  
automatically switch to the appropriate  
connector being used.  
D Set recording speed  
Press [REC SPEED] to set the recording speed.  
For more details, refer to ‘About Recording  
Speed’ below.  
About Recording Speed  
Input Source  
(Playback device)  
Selectable Recording Speed  
(Recording device: This VCR)  
D-VHS  
DV-camcorder  
Digital Set Top Box (Others) Auto (HS/STD)*, HS  
Auto (HS/STD)*, HS, STD, LS3  
HS, STD, LS3  
i.LINK/ DV  
input  
*Auto mode : The recording speed will be selected automatically according to the amount of data input (the transfer  
rate) from the i.LINK connector.  
NOTES:  
When dubbing using the i.LINK connector, set the recording speed on the recording VCR to the same speed as the source tape  
on the playback VCR.  
When Auto is selected for the recording speed, “AUT” and the selected speed appear on the front display panel in turn.  
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B You can use your VCR as the playback or  
S-VIDEO/VIDEO  
recording VCR.  
E.g. When using this VCR as the recording VCR  
Connections  
This VCR (for recording)  
Various connection for editing tapes  
The following three methods can be used for editing  
tapes.  
VHS to S-VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):  
Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the  
original VHS quality, the edited tape has better picture  
quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.  
S-VHS to VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):  
Since the original source is recorded in S-VHS mode, the  
edited tape has better picture quality than those made by  
VHS-to-VHS editing.  
S-VHS to S-VHS editing (S-VIDEO connection):  
Original picture quality of S-VHS made can be duplicated  
with minimal picture degradation. This is the best editing  
method you can use on S-VHS VCRs.  
To [AUDIO  
INPUT]  
To [S-VIDEO  
INPUT]  
Audio cable  
(supplied)  
S-videocable  
(supplied)  
To AUDIO  
output  
To S VIDEO  
output  
A You can use a camcorder as the playback device  
and your VCR as the recording VCR.  
This VCR (for recording)  
Another VCR (for playback)  
To rear panel  
[REMOTE PAUSE/AV  
COMPULINK]  
To [AUDIO]  
input  
NOTE:  
When using this VCR as the playback VCR,  
During playback, if the images cannot be displayed on the  
TV, press [HDMI] on the front panel to turn off the [HDMI]  
LED and set “TV OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480i” (A page 65).  
In event when even the main menu screen cannot be  
displayed on the TV when [MENU] is pressed, power off this  
VCR, press and hold [PAUSE (W)] for more than 5 seconds,  
then power on the VCR again.  
To [S-VIDEO] input  
Audio cable  
(supplied)  
Mini-plug cable (not  
supplied)  
(JVC camcorder only)  
A Make connections  
S-videocable  
(supplied)  
A Connection with the camcorder  
Connect an audio/S-video cable between the  
camcorder’s audio/S-video output connectors  
and your VCR’s [AUDIO/S VIDEO] input  
connectors.  
To Audio  
output  
When the JVC camcorder is equipped with  
the Master Edit Control, you can control the  
VCR from the camcorder. Connect the mini-  
plug cable (not supplied with this VCR) as  
illustrated on the left.  
When using a camcorder with a monaural  
output, connect the audio output connector  
on the camcorder to the [AUDIO L] input  
connector on this VCR.  
To EDIT  
To S-video  
output  
DV camcorder  
(for playback)  
NOTE:  
If the camcorder does not have S-video output  
connector, use a video cable.  
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B Connection with the VCR  
Connect an audio/S-video cable between the  
playback VCR’s audio/S-video output  
connectors and the recording VCR’s [AUDIO/  
S VIDEO INPUT] connectors.  
E Select video input terminal  
Access the “IN/OUT FUNCTION” screen (A  
page 65).  
When using [S VIDEO] terminal, set “FRONT  
AUX F-1” (or “REAR AUX L-1” (or “L-2”) if you  
use the connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.  
When using [VIDEO] terminal, set “FRONT AUX  
F-1” (or “REAR AUX L-1” (or “L-2”) if you use the  
connectors on the rear) to “VIDEO”.  
When using this VCR as the recording VCR,  
connect this VCR’s [AUDIO/S VIDEO  
INPUT] connectors to the audio/S-video  
output connectors on the other VCR.  
If the playback VCR is monaural, connect  
the audio output connector on the playback  
VCR to the [AUDIO L INPUT] connector on  
this VCR.  
F Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to  
“EDIT”  
NOTE:  
Access the “VIDEO FUNCTION” screen (A page  
If another VCR does not have S-video input/output  
connectors, use a video cable.  
63).  
G Start playback  
B Load a cassette  
Press [PLAY (I)] on the connected device.  
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR  
(for recording).  
NOTE:  
If the connected device is equipped with a superimpose/  
OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting  
playback.  
C Select input location on this VCR  
[L-1] or [L-2] — when connecting the device to  
the [AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT] or  
[AUDIO/S VIDEO INPUT]  
H Start recording  
connectors on the rear panel.  
— when connecting the device to  
the [AUDIO/VIDEO] or  
On the front panel:  
[F-1]  
Press [REC (R)].  
On the Remote:  
[AUDIO/S VIDEO] input  
connectors on the front panel.  
Press [REC (R)] and [PLAY (I)] at the same time.  
To use a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC  
camcorder  
A Access the “ADDITIONAL” screen (A page 66),  
then set “AV COMPU-LINK” to “OFF” after per-  
forming step F.  
On the front panel:  
Press [CHANNEL +/–].  
On the Remote:  
Press the ‘Number’ key [0 (AUX)] or  
The REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK  
connector works as a Remote Pause connector  
when “AV COMPU-LINK” is set to “OFF”.  
For details, refer to the camcorder’s instruction  
manual.  
NOTE:  
When using this VCR as the recording VCR, set the  
video input terminal setting correctly. This setting  
selects either the S-Video or composite video (A page  
65).  
B Engage the VCR’s recording pause mode.  
D Set recording speed  
NOTES:  
Press [REC SPEED] to set the tape speed.  
Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or  
“NORM” when “V. CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you  
finish dubbing the tapes (A page 63).  
Input Source  
(Playback device)  
Selectable Recording Speed  
(Recording device: This VCR)  
It is impossible to perform dubbing properly only with an  
audio cable. Connect also the video or S-video cable.  
D-VHS  
S-VHS/VHS  
HS, STD, LS3  
SP, EP  
Analog  
input  
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MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL  
When programmed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s)  
code, this Remote can perform some of the remote  
control functions of the listed TVs. You can control a JVC  
TV without setting a brand code.  
TV Brand Setting  
B
A Turn on the TV  
C - A,C  
Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV  
or its Remote.  
D
[TV/VCR]  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
B Set remote operation mode  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector to [TV].  
C Set TV brand code  
[TV/VCR  
CH +/ ]  
Follow the example shown below.  
A Press and hold [POWER].  
B Press the ‘Number’ keys to enter your TV’s  
brand code by referring to the table below.  
C Press [STOP (L)], and release [POWER].  
C - B D  
Number keys  
[ENTER]  
Once you have set the Remote to operate the  
TV, you do not have to set it until you replace  
the batteries from the Remote.  
JVC and PANASONIC have two codes. If the TV  
does not function with one code, try entering  
the other.  
C - C  
[TV VOL  
+/ ]  
D Operate TV  
Press one of the following buttons:  
[POWER], [TV/VCR], [TV/VCR CH +/–], [c/d]  
(TV Muting), [TV VOL +/–], and ‘Number’ keys.  
[c/d]  
For some brands, you must press [ENTER] after  
having pressed the ‘Number’ keys to enter a  
channel number.  
To operate the VCR, set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/  
DBS] selector back to [VCR].  
TV BRAND NAME  
BRAND CODE  
NOTES:  
Depending on the type of TV, some or all functions cannot be  
operated using this Remote.  
JVC  
01, 03  
HITACHI  
MAGNAVOX  
MITSUBISHI  
PANASONIC  
RCA  
SHARP  
SONY  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
SEARS  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
10  
It’s not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote  
sensor.  
02  
03  
04, 11  
05  
(E.g.) To set Remote to RCA 05:  
06  
AUX  
STOP  
POWER  
07  
12  
JKL  
13  
13  
08  
Release  
Hold  
down  
09  
Press in succession  
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When programmed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s)  
code, this Remote can perform some of the remote  
control functions of the listed cable boxes or DBS (Direct  
Broadcast Satellite) receivers.  
If your cable box does not function with a specified code,  
try other codes.  
Cable Box or  
DBS Receiver  
Brand Setting  
B
A Turn on the cable box or DBS  
receiver  
C - A,C  
Turn on the cable box (or DBS receiver) using the  
Power button on the cable box (or DBS receiver)  
or its Remote.  
D
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
B Set remote operation mode  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector to [CABLE/  
DBS].  
D
[TV/VCR  
CH +/ ]  
C Enter brand code  
Follow the example shown below.  
A Press and hold [POWER].  
C - B D  
Number keys  
[ENTER]  
B Press the ‘Number’ keys to enter your cable  
box’s (or DBS receiver’s) brand code by refer-  
ring to the table below.  
C Press [STOP (L)], and release [POWER].  
C - C  
Once you have set the Remote to operate a  
cable box (or DBS receiver), you do not have to  
set it again until you replace the Remote’s  
batteries.  
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME  
BRAND CODE  
01, 05, 17  
ARCHER  
CABLETENNA  
CABLEVIEW  
CITIZEN  
01, 17  
D Operate cable box or DBS  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
receiver  
CURTIS  
02  
01, 17  
Press one of the following buttons:  
DIAMOND  
GC BRAND  
GEMINI  
[POWER], [TV/VCR CH +/–], and ‘Number’ keys.  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
15  
For some brands, you must press [ENTER] after  
having pressed the ‘Number’ keys to enter a  
channel number.  
To change the cable box’s (or DBS receiver’s)  
channels, press [TV/VCR CH +/–] or the  
‘Number’ keys.  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS  
HAMLIN  
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28  
10, 18, 23  
15  
JASCO  
JERROLD  
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28  
NOVAVISION  
OAK  
02  
07  
PANASONIC  
PULSER  
13, 14  
To operate the VCR, set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/  
DBS] selector back to [VCR].  
15, 16, 17, 21, 25  
13, 14  
RCA  
REGAL  
10, 18, 23  
01, 16, 17  
05, 16, 24  
02  
NOTES:  
REMBRANDT  
SAMSUNG  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
SIGMA  
Depending on the type of cable box (or DBS receiver), some  
or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote.  
It is impossible to control a cable box (or DBS receiver) that  
does not have a remote sensor.  
07  
SL MARX  
05, 16, 17, 24, 25  
13, 14  
SPRUCER  
STARGATE  
TELEVIEW  
TOCOM  
It’s not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and  
a DBS receiver at the same time. You can only set the Remote  
to operate one of these units at a time.  
05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25  
05, 16, 24  
01, 04, 16  
01, 17  
UNIKA  
UNIVERSAL  
VIDEOWAY  
ZENITH  
16, 17, 25  
03, 09, 22  
03, 09, 22  
(E.g.) To set the Remote for the cable box to RCA 14:  
STOP  
POWER  
. , ?  
GHI  
DBS BRAND NAME  
BRAND CODE  
JVC (DISH Network)  
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)  
SONY (DSS)  
51  
51  
41  
40  
Release  
Hold  
Press in succession  
down  
RCA (DSS)  
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MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.)  
The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video  
recorders independently. Each of VCRs can respond to  
one of four codes (A, B, C or D).  
This Remote control is preset to send A code signals  
because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code  
signals. You can easily change your Remote and the VCR  
to send and respond to B, C or D code signals.  
When using four JVC VCRs, set the four VCRs and their  
Remotes to different codes, so that the Remotes can  
operate these VCRs separately.  
Changing  
Remote Control  
Code  
[PLAY(I)]  
[POWER]  
A Set remote operation mode  
Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector to [VCR].  
B Set remote control code for  
Remote  
A Press and hold [A/B/C/D].  
B Press the ‘Number’ key [1] for A code control  
signals, [2] for B code control signals, [3] for C  
code control signals and [4] for D code con-  
trol signals.  
A
C Press [STOP (L)], and release [A/B/C/D].  
C E  
VCR  
TV  
CABLE  
/DBS  
C Turn off VCR  
B - A,C  
Press [POWER] on the VCR.  
D
Check remote control code for VCR  
Press [PLAY (I)] on the VCR for more than 5  
seconds.  
The code currently set appears on the front  
display panel.  
B - B  
E Turn on VCR  
Press [POWER] on the Remote.  
The code transmitted from the Remote blinks for  
a few seconds on the front display panel.  
After the code disappears on the front display  
panel, make sure that the VCR is turned on by  
pressing [POWER] on the Remote.  
B - C  
To control four VCRs with the same Remote  
You can control four JVC VCRs by switching the remote  
control code for the Remote between A,B, C and D as  
in step B , keeping four VCRs to different control codes.  
Press the ‘Number’ key [1] for A code control signals,  
[2] for B code control signals, [3] for C code control  
signals and [4] for D code control signals. (To change  
only the remote control code for the Remote, DO NOT  
perform steps C to E.)  
(E.g.) To set Remote to B code:  
NOTE:  
STOP  
When “POWER SAVE” is set to “ON”, you can not change the  
remote control code. Before changing the code, set “POWER  
SAVE” to “OFF” (A page 67).  
A/B/C/D  
Release  
ABC  
Hold  
down  
Press in succession  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily  
corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.  
POWER  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The power will not come on.  
• The AC power cord is  
disconnected.  
Connect the AC power cord.  
2. The clock works, but the VCR’s  
power will not come on.  
• The VCR is in the timer recording  
standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”  
set to “OFF” (A page 66).  
Press [TIMER (j)] to disengage.  
Replace the dead batteries with new ones.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
3. The Remote will not function.  
• The batteries are weak.  
TAPE TRANSPORT  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
1. The cassette gets stuck partway  
during loading, and is ejected.  
• The cassette was inserted  
incorrectly.  
Make sure the cassette’s window is  
facing up, the rear label side is facing  
you and the arrow on the front of the  
cassette is pointing towards the VCR.  
Then insert the cassette.  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. The tape is running but the pic-  
ture will not appear.  
• The TV receiver is set to the wrong If you are using the AV, HDMI, DVI,  
mode.  
Component Video or S-Video  
connection, set the TV to its AV mode.  
2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi  
sound track.  
• Automatic tracking is engaged.  
Disengage auto tracking and adjust  
the tracking manually (A page 30).  
3. The playback picture is blurred or • The video heads may be dirty.  
interrupted, even though TV  
The heads must be cleaned. Use an  
optional dry cleaning cassette, or  
consult your JVC dealer.  
broadcasts are clear.  
4. The picture stops, or the black or • The video heads may be dirty.  
mosaic noise appears when play-  
The heads must be cleaned. Use an  
optional dry cleaning cassette, or  
consult your JVC dealer.  
ing back a program recorded in  
D-VHS mode.  
• The digital program is not recorded To record in the D-VHS mode, use a  
in D-VHS mode.  
D-VHS cassette.  
5. The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard. • Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.  
Set Audio Monitor to “  
U
L R  
V” (  
A
page 30).  
6. The [D-VHS] indicator does not  
light up when playing back a  
D-VHS cassette.  
• The program is not recorded in D-  
VHS mode.  
To record the program in D-VHS  
mode, press [D-VHS] so that the [D-  
VHS] indicator lights up, then  
perform the recording (A page 35).  
7. The mosaic noise appears when  
receiving the scenes with fast  
action or switching the display.  
• This occurs when receiving the  
program with the low transfer rate. broadcast station, and this is not a  
malfunction of your VCR.  
This noise already appears in the  
8. Images cannot be displayed on  
the TV. And the [q] indicator on  
the front display panel lights up.  
• Your TV supports only 480i image  
format, but “TV OUTPUT 2” has  
Press [HDMI] on the front panel to  
turn off the [HDMI] LED, and set “TV  
been previously set to “ALLto480p” OUTPUT 2” to “ALLto480i”  
(A page 65).  
(A page 65).  
When the main menu screen does  
not appear even when [MENU] is  
pressed, power off this VCR, press  
and hold [PAUSE (W)] on the front  
panel for more than 5 seconds, then  
power on the VCR again.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
PLAYBACK  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
9. Sound cannot be heard.  
• When a HDMI to DVI conversion  
cable is connected between the  
VCR and TV, you need to connect  
the audio cable as well to receive  
sound output.  
Connect an audio cable between the  
VCR and TV.  
• A HDMI to HDMI connection has  
been made, but the HDMI digital  
sound function at the TV side may  
support only 2ch-PCM.  
Make use of the analog audio input  
connector coupled with the HDMI  
video input at the TV side to connect  
to the VCR’s audio output.  
• Your TV is unable to decode Dolby Make use of the analog audio input  
Digital or DTS bitstream, thus there connector coupled with the HDMI  
is no sound output.  
video input at the TV side to connect  
to the VCR’s audio output.  
RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Recording will not start.  
• There is no cassette loaded.  
• The loaded cassette has had its  
record safety tab removed.  
Insert a cassette.  
Remove the cassette and cover the  
hole with adhesive tape, or load a  
cassette on which the record safety  
tab is intact.  
2. TV broadcasts will not be  
recorded properly.  
• The VCR has been set to “L-1”, “L- Select the appropriate channel on the  
2”, “F-1” or “I-1” etc. input location VCR.  
by mistake.  
3. Tape-to-tape editing will not  
work.  
• The components have been  
incorrectly connected, or correct  
video connector ([S VIDEO],  
[VIDEO] or DV) is not selected.  
• The power to one or more of the  
units has not been turned on.  
Connect the components correctly  
(A pages 72, 74) or check “REAR  
AUX L-1” (or “L-2”) and “FRONT  
AUX F-1” setting (A page 65).  
Make sure the power to all units is  
on.  
• The recording VCR’s input location Select the appropriate input location  
has been set incorrectly.  
on the recording VCR.  
TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Timer recording will not work.  
• The clock and/or the timer have  
been set incorrectly.  
• The timer is not engaged.  
Set the clock and/or timer correctly.  
Press [TIMER (j)] and check to make  
sure that [j] appears on the front  
display panel.  
Re-perform the set-up procedures.  
Make sure you have compensated for  
guide channel and VCR or cable box  
channel number mismatches (A  
page 42).  
• The VCR has not been set up  
properly.  
2. Timer recording for D-VHS via  
i.LINK connection will not work.  
• There is no linkage between the  
VCR and the HDTV (or Digital Set  
Top Box).  
Set up link between the VCR and the  
HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box).  
• Timer programming on the HDTV  
(or Digital Set Top Box) has not  
been set correctly.  
Check the timer program data on the  
HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box) and  
set again if necessary.  
3. Timer programming will not  
work.  
• Timer recording is in progress.  
Timer programming cannot be  
performed when timer recording is in  
progress. Wait until it finishes.  
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TIMER RECORDING  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
4. [j] blinks on the front display  
• The timer is engaged but there is no Load a cassette with the record safety  
panel.  
cassette loaded.  
tab intact, or with the hole covered  
with adhesive tape.  
• [TIMER (j)] has been pressed when Check the programmed data and set  
there are no programs in memory,  
again if necessary, then press [TIMER  
or the timer recording program has (j)] again.  
not been set correctly.  
5. [j], [X] and [E] on the front dis-  
play panel will not stop blinking  
when the timer is engaged.  
• 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.  
6. The cassette stops automatically, • The tape reaches its end during  
recorded in its entirety. Next time be  
sure you have enough time on the  
tape to record the entire broadcast.  
and [j], [X] and [E] on the front  
display panel will not stop blink-  
ing.  
timer recording.  
7. Cable channels are not automati- • The Controller is not properly  
Connect the Controller correctly  
(A page 22).  
cally switched during timer  
recording.  
connected to the VCR.  
• The input channel selected on the  
Cable Set Up screen is incorrect.  
After confirming your cable box’s  
input channel number, re-access the  
correct number (A page 23).  
Make sure the power is on before  
timer recording starts.  
• The cable box is turned off.  
8. Satellite channels are not auto-  
matically switched during timer  
recording.  
• The Controller is not properly  
connected to the VCR.  
• The input channel selected on the  
DBS Receiver Set screen is  
incorrect.  
Connect the Controller correctly  
(A page 25).  
After confirming your DBS receiver’s  
input channel number, re-access the  
DBS Receiver Set screen and select  
the correct number (A page 26).  
code (A page 27).  
• The VCR is not set correctly to  
control the DBS receiver.  
• The DBS receiver is turned off.  
Make sure the power is on before  
timer recording starts.  
9. Timer recording begins as sched- • Even though you do not use an  
Set “INPUT CH” to “OFF”  
uled, but the channel is always  
incorrect.  
external cable box or DBS receiver, (A pages 23, 26).  
on the Cable Set Up screen or DBS  
Receiver Set screen, “INPUT CH” is  
set to “ON”.  
10. You moved, and now VCR Plus+ • The receivable stations in the new  
Re-perform the Changing VCR Plus+  
Setting procedure (A page 42).  
system does not work properly.  
area are received on different  
channels than those in the previous  
area.  
11. “PROGRAM FULL” is displayed  
on the screen.  
• All 24 programs of the VCR’s timer Wait until a space in memory clears,  
memory are used.  
or cancel unnecessary program  
information (A page 46).  
VIDEO NAVIGATION  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. Tape information screen does not  
appear for the currently inserted tape.  
• The current tape inserted has not  
been recorded on this VCR.  
Tape information cannot be shown if  
it has not been recorded on this VCR.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
VIDEO NAVIGATION  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
2. The VCR cannot search for the  
desired program.  
• Two (or more) tape numbers are  
recorded on one tape.  
Video Navigation cannot work  
correctly on a tape if it has more than  
one tape number. If this happens,  
fast-forward the tape up to its end,  
It is impossible to search the desired  
program which is not recorded on  
this VCR using Video Navigation.  
• The inserted program is not  
recorded on this VCR.  
3. “MEMORY FULL” appears on the • The VCR’s memory for Video  
(A page 61). If it is full, delete  
unnecessary Video Navigation  
information (A pages 60, 61).  
screen when you try to start  
recording.  
Navigation is fully recorded.  
4. The information data for Video  
Navigation is not registered.  
• The VCR’s memory for Video  
Navigation is fully recorded.  
Check the remaining memory  
(A page 61). If it is full, delete  
information (A pages 60, 61).  
Set “NAVIGATION” to “ON”  
(A page 52).  
For details on the recording time for  
Video Navigation, refer to ‘NOTES’  
on page 51.  
• “NAVIGATION” is set to “OFF”.  
• The recording time is not enough.  
OTHER PROBLEMS  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. When scanning channels, some  
of them are skipped over.  
• Those channels have been preset to If you need the skipped channels,  
be skipped.  
restore them (A page 21).  
2. The channel cannot be changed. • Recording is in progress.  
Press [PAUSE (W)] to pause the  
recording, change channels, then  
press [PLAY (I)] to resume recording.  
3. The Remote will not operate your • The brand codes are set incorrectly. Reset the correct brand codes  
TV or cable box or DBS receiver.  
(A pages 76, 77).  
4. Even though Auto or Semiauto  
Clock Set has been performed,  
the clock is incorrect.  
• The clock setting data received  
from the host channel is incorrect.  
Select a different host channel during  
Semiauto Clock Set (A page 18), or  
perform Manual Clock Set  
(A page 19).  
5. “PM” blinks on the front display  
panel.  
• The VCR do not work properly.  
Unplug the AC power plug once,  
then plug it again.  
6. The subtitles and the menu screen • The subtitle display on the TV is set Set it to off.  
are overlapped. to on.  
7. The subtitles cannot be displayed. • You are viewing the program in EE Make use of the analog connection  
mode through the HDMI  
connection.  
(Component Video, S-Video or  
Video), and set “TV OUTPUT 2” to  
“ALLto480i” (A page 65). However,  
if the picture is of 480p image format,  
the subtitles cannot be displayed.  
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The following conditions are product features and do not indicate mechanical problems.  
Playback of tapes recorded in D-VHS mode  
• You may see a mosaic (block) noise, grayed images, or  
a still image in cases of excessive distortion caused  
when playing back a damaged tape or when the heads  
are momentarily dirty.  
• After you press [PLAY (I)], it takes a moment until you  
see the image and hear the sound.  
• After you switch playback speeds (when switching from  
special effect playback to normal playback, for  
example), it takes a moment until you see the image  
and hear the sound. For a few seconds, the image may  
be played back out of sync with the sound.  
Recording from camcorders and other devices via  
i.LINK connector  
• You may see a mosaic (block) noise.  
• For scenes with fast action, the image may jitter. This  
does not affect recording, which will proceed as usual.  
• When you watch the camcorder’s search images  
through this VCR, the block noise may appear.  
• When you record audio-dubbed DVC cassettes (tapes  
which have four recorded channels), sound may not be  
heard for the first few seconds.  
• When you eject and insert D-VHS cassettes, the sound  
may be interrupted for an instant.  
• When you press [REC SPEED] to switch recording  
speed, the sound may be interrupted for an instant.  
Searching images on D-VHS tapes  
• The images appear frame by frame.  
• Block noise may appear on the bottom half of images.  
• When the blank portion is reached, a still scene of the  
last recorded image is displayed.  
Incorrect image formatting for wide TVs  
• If you have connected two different devices using the  
S-video output connectors on the back of the VCR, the  
sensing signal for wide TVs may not be output correctly  
depending on the connected devices. If this occurs, use  
the TV controls to switch the screen size.  
The picture stops/There is no sound  
• When two or more devices are connected to this VCR  
with the i.LINK cable (a camcorder and another i.LINK-  
compatible device), do not turn on the camcorder if  
you record a program from an another i.Link-  
compatible device. Turning on and off the camcorder  
may cause momentary still images and loss of sound.  
Image or sound is distorted  
• When recording from a camcorder connected to this  
VCR with the i.LINK cable, the image or sound may be  
distorted. If this occurs, insert a D-VHS cassette in the  
VCR and turn off and on the VCR, then start recording  
again. If the problem is not fixed, record using the  
audio/video input connectors instead of i.LINK  
connector.  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely  
humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation  
on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR turned  
on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture before inserting a tape.  
ABOUT HEAD CLEANING  
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or  
interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.  
ATTENTION  
This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to  
malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC  
supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in. Eject and check the condition of the cassette. If everything  
appears normal, you can operate the VCR as usual.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
Error Codes and Messages  
Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below for the  
solution.  
CODE  
102  
MESSAGE  
“REC PROHIBITED”  
DESCRIPTION  
• An attempt was made to make a D-VHS recording of a  
program for which only the analog information is copy  
protected.  
• While making a D-VHS recording of a program, a  
signal in which only the analog information is copy  
protected was input to this VCR.  
103  
“REC PROHIBITED”  
• An attempt was made to dub a D-VHS recording of a  
digitally copy protected program.  
• While dubbing a D-VHS recording, digitally copy  
protected information was input to this VCR.  
• This VCR supports copy protection technologies such  
as DTLA, and cannot record programs that employ  
digital copy protection.  
104  
105  
“CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO  
USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER”  
• A signal that is not compatible with this VCR was input.  
• Switch to the analog input for recording. (It may be  
possible to play back the material if using a digital  
tuner*, etc.)  
“CAN NOT REC DIGITAL INPUT BY S-  
VHS/VHS”  
“CHOOSE ANALOG INPUT”  
• An attempt was made to make an S-VHS/VHS  
recording of a signal from an i.LINK device other than a  
digital tuner*.  
• The i.LINK connector on this VCR is intended only for  
D-VHS recording. This VCR does not convert a digital  
signal into an analog signal for recording. Switch to the  
analog input for recording.  
107  
“CAN NOT REC DIGITAL INPUT BY S-  
VHS/VHS”  
“USE ANALOG TIMER PROGRAMMING”  
• An attempt was made to make an S-VHS/VHS  
recording using the timer function with “i.LINK”  
selected on the digital tuner* side.  
• The i.LINK connector on this VCR is intended only for  
D-VHS recording. This VCR does not convert a digital  
signal into an analog signal for recording. Also, it is not  
possible to make a D-VHS recording on VHS tape.  
Switch to the analog input for recording.  
108  
200  
“REC BY HS MODE”  
• When 720p, 1080i signals are recorded in STD/LS3  
mode, select HS mode to record program properly.  
“CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO  
USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER”  
• An attempt was made to play back a signal that is not  
supported by this VCR.  
• To play back the signal, use the digital tuner*, etc., that  
was used to record the signal.  
201  
“WAIT A MINUTE CALIBRATING. . .”  
• Normal playback is being prevented by mosaic noise,  
etc.  
• Wait while the VCR calibrates itself so that it can output  
a normal image.  
202  
203  
“COPY RESTRICTED PROG OUTPUT 480i • When playing back a program that was copy protected  
VIDEO”  
in 1080i, 720p, or 480p mode, the VCR down-converts  
to 480i mode for output.  
“COPY RESTRICTED PROG CAN NOT  
PLAY BACK”  
• An attempt was made to play back a tape containing a  
copy protected program.  
• Even if you record a copy protected program, this VCR  
cannot play it back.  
205  
“CAN NOT PLAY BACK THIS TAPE”  
• An attempt was made to play back a tape containing an  
invalid D-VHS recording.  
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CODE  
300  
MESSAGE  
DESCRIPTION  
“CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO  
USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER”  
• A signal format that is not supported by this VCR was  
input.  
• Use a digital tuner*, etc.  
301  
“TOO MANY i.LINK INSTRUMENTS READ • A signal containing too much data was input to the  
INST.BOOK”  
i.LINK connector on this VCR.  
• There are too many devices with i.LINK connectors,  
such as VCRs and digital video cameras, connected to  
the i.LINK connector on this VCR. Turn off any devices  
that are not in use.  
302  
“COPY RESTRICTED PROG OUTPUT 480i • When playing back a program that was copy protected  
VIDEO”  
in 1080i, 720p, or 480p mode, the VCR down-converts  
to 480i mode for output.  
303  
304  
305  
“VIDEO SIGNAL IS NOT FOUND FOR  
THIS PROGRAM”  
• An attempt was made to play back a tape that does not  
contain video signal.  
“THIS PROGRAM CAN NOT PLAY BACK  
THE CONTENT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE”  
• An attempt was made to play back a tape that contains  
copy information that is not compatible with this VCR.  
“OUTPUT PROHIBITED DUE TO TV  
WITHOUT HDCP COPY PROTECTION”  
• An error has occurred due to an attempt to output  
through the HDMI output connector to the TV that is  
not HDCP-compliance.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
Questions and answers  
PLAYBACK  
RECORDING  
Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during  
playback or search?  
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?  
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect  
the heads.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. During picture search, still picture playback and  
frame-by-frame playback, the picture is intermittent.  
What’s the cause?  
A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are  
attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing  
[PLAY (I)] to return to normal playback will restore  
the picture.  
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end  
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by  
the new recording. Why does this happen?  
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and  
resume points.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording  
pause mode?  
A. No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to  
protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer  
Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after  
5 minutes.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during  
recording?  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. When returning from variable-speed picture search  
to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should  
I be concerned about this?  
A. The VCR stops, then [X] and [E] blink on the front  
display panel.  
TIMER RECORDING  
A. No, it is normal.  
Q. [X] and [j] remain lit on the front display panel. Is  
there a problem?  
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording  
in progress.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape  
or a TV broadcast?  
A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you will not  
see the tape’s or broadcast program’s picture as it is  
replaced by the on-screen menu. (The sound from the  
tape or broadcast program will be heard during the  
timer setting.)  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. When playing back programs that have been timer-  
recorded consecutively (such that one program from  
8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00),  
the picture and sound become momentarily  
distorted where the first program ends and the  
second program begins. Is this a malfunction?  
A. No. This is normal.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effect  
does removing the safety tab have?  
A. It disables marking of index codes and tape numbers  
for Video Navigation.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. Sometimes, during index search, the VCR cannot  
find the program I want to see. Why not?  
A. There may be index codes too close together.  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Q. During playback, on-screen display sometimes  
jitters. Why does this happen?  
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not  
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen  
display) may occur.  
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GLOSSARY  
Glossary  
Digital Broadcasts and D-VHS  
HDCP  
Abbreviation for High-bandwidth Digital Content  
Protection. HDCP is a specification originally developed  
by Intel Corporation to enforce copyrights of digital  
entertainment content across the DVI interface, and now  
across the HDMI interface as well.  
Great changes in the entertainment and media industries  
are transforming the way we use VHS, and digital  
broadcasting is a good example of what the future holds.  
Digital broadcasting now allows more efficient use of the  
limited broadcast spectrum besides delivering high-  
definition video, outstanding sound quality, multiple  
channels, and multiple features.  
Meanwhile, VHS has evolved with the advances in  
broadcasting in response to the need for continued use of  
existing VHS resources and the trend toward digital  
broadcasts.  
Digital broadcasting is not limited to transmissions of  
audio and video content. A variety of other data can be  
sent as well. As the means to record all of these digital  
signals while supporting playback of the extensive VHS  
library of analog tapes, D-VHS was developed.  
This VCR is equipped with an MPEG-2 encoder and  
decoder (codec) for digital recording and playback of  
analog signals.  
D-VHS is the key to a smooth transition from analog to  
digital formats. This next-generation home video  
technology lets us continue to enjoy home video  
entertainment as popularized in the last century well into  
the next.  
HDMI  
Abbreviation for High-definition Digital Multimedia  
Interface. HDMI which was built on the foundation of  
DVI-HDCP, transmits uncompressed high definition  
video and multichannel digital audio in a single cable  
with a maximum data transfer speed of 5Gbits/sec. HDMI  
eliminates the maze of cables behind entertainment  
systems while maintaining backward compatibility with  
DVI-HDCP devices.  
HDMI supports uncompressed standard, enhanced and  
high definition video format as well as compressed audio  
formats such as Dolby Digital, DTS and uncompressed  
format such as PCM etc. In addition, it also supports the  
HDCP standard of digital video signals.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC.  
i.LINK  
Dolby Digital  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface that allows devices  
equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital  
video signals, digital audio signals, and device control  
signals bi-directionally over a single cable.  
A form of digital audio coding developed by Dolby  
Laboratories to deliver surround sound with 5.1 channels  
(front left and right, center, rear left and right, and a  
channel for LFE (low-frequency effects).  
i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and  
extensions thereof. The A logo is used for products compliant  
with the i.Link standard.  
When you play back a digital tape encoded in Dolby  
Digital format, the Dolby Digital bitstream is sent from  
the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector.  
Set “OPTICAL OUT” to “Dolby D” (A page 64).  
Linear PCM Audio  
Conventional D-VHS recording uses MPEG-1 Layer 2  
compression to record analog audio digitally.  
For recording without compression, this VCR also  
features PCM recording (pulse code modulation: 48 kHz,  
16-bit, 1536 kbps).  
Used with high-resolution HS/STD mode, it offers  
outstanding high-fidelity recording and playback.  
(Recording from audio input alone is not supported.)  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential  
unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby  
Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
DTS  
MPEG2  
Abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems. A digital  
surround sound system for theaters, developed by Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc, of the United States. The encoding  
format, similar to Dolby Digital, is configured with six  
(5.1) channels. The sound data is compressed when it is  
recorded on the medium (CD-ROM), however since the  
level of compression is low, superior clarity and depth in  
sound is achieved.  
Abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group, Phase 2.  
Unlike previous compression methods, MPEG-2 uses an  
extremely efficient compression method that supports  
high-definition video. Based on the principle that much  
video data remains unchanged from one frame to the  
next, predictive coding is performed to eliminate  
redundant data.  
Specifically, compression is applied between frames  
(based on the correlation of frame data) and within  
frames (based on DCT, or discrete cosine transform) for  
an extremely efficient compression technique.  
As this VCR is not equipped with a DTS decoder, connect  
the [OPTICAL] terminal to an AV amplifier with built-in  
DTS and set “OPTICAL OUT” to “STREAM” (A page 64)  
to output digital surround sound.  
DTS, DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,  
Inc.  
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LIST OF TERMS  
List of terms  
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.  
A
H
S
Accidental erasure prevention 39  
Audio Monitor 30  
HDMI OUTPUT 65  
HDMI to DVI COLOR 65  
Host channel 16  
Satellite Auto Recording 47  
Skip Search 31  
Auto Daylight Saving Time 18  
AUTO SPNEP TIMER 66  
AUTO TIMER 66  
Automatic tracking 30  
AV COMPU-LINK 67  
Special effect playback  
Frame-by-Frame Playback 34  
High-Speed Picture Search 33  
Picture Search 33  
Slow Motion Playback 34  
Still Picture Playback 34  
Variable-Speed Picture Search 33  
Specifications 89  
STD AUDIO REC MODE 64  
SUPERIMPOSE 66  
S-VHS ET 68  
S-VHS MODE 67  
I
Index  
Front display panel 9  
Front panel 7  
Rear panel 8  
Remote 11  
C
Cable box setting  
Brand 23  
On-screen display 10  
Index Search 31  
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 37  
i.LINK Setting 70  
Input channel 23  
Installing Controller 22  
Clock setting  
Manual setting 19  
Preparations 17  
T
J
Semiauto setting 18  
Clock time 37  
Connection 12  
Tape position indicator 29  
Time counter 10, 37  
Timer recording  
JLIP ID Number Setting 69  
L
Connection to TV 13  
Component Video Connection 13  
Digital Set Top Box Connection 15  
HDMI Connection 13, 15  
VIDEO/S-VIDEO connection 13  
Contents 6  
LIGHTING 68  
Canceling 46  
M
Changing 46  
Manual tracking 30  
Multi-Brand Remote  
Controlling four JVC VCRs 78  
Setting Cable Box brand 77  
Setting DBS receiver brand 77  
Setting TV brand 76  
Checking 46  
Express 44  
Counter reset 10, 29  
Guide channel setting 42  
Overlap 50  
D
VCR Plus+ 40  
DBS receiver setting  
Brand 26  
Tracking 30  
Troubleshooting 79  
Tuner setting  
Adding channels 21  
Auto Channel Set 20  
Manual Channel Set 21  
Skipping channels 21  
TV OUTPUT 1 65  
TV OUTPUT 2 65  
Input channel 26  
Installing Controller 25  
DISPLAY 68  
N
Next Function Memory 31  
DV AUDIO REC 64  
O
On-screen display 10, 38  
OPTICAL OUT 64  
E
Editing  
i.LINK/DV Connections 72  
Remote Pause function 67  
S-VIDEO/VIDEO Connections 74  
Express timer programming 44  
P
V
PBS channel 16  
PICTURE CONTROL 63  
Playback 28  
VCR Plus+ Setting 42  
V. CALIBRATION 63  
Video Navigation  
Checking memory 61  
Editing titles 57  
Plug & Play 16  
POWER SAVE 67  
F
FRONT AUX F-1 65  
G
R
Finding tapes 53  
Playback 51  
GRAY BACK 66  
Guide channel 42  
Glossary 87  
REAR AUX L-1 66  
REAR AUX L-2 66  
Recording  
VIDEO STABILIZER 63  
D-VHS Recording via i.LINK  
Connection 35  
D-VHS/S-VHS/VHS Recording 36  
Recording speed 35, 36, 73  
Repeat playback 29  
2ND AUDIO REC 64  
480i to 480p 65  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
TUNER  
Power requirement  
Power consumption  
Power on  
: AC 120 VH, 60 Hz  
Tuning system  
Channel coverage  
VHF  
: Frequency-synthesized tuner  
: 45 W  
: 14 W  
: Channels 2-13  
: Channels 14-69  
: 113 Channels  
Power off  
UHF  
Temperature  
Operating  
Storage  
Operating position  
CATV  
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)  
: Horizontal only  
TIMER  
Clock reference  
Program capacity  
: Quartz  
: 1-year programmable timer/  
24 programs  
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 435 mm x 96 mm x 376 mm  
(17-3/16" x 3-4/5" x 14-4/5")  
Weight  
: 5.1 kg (11.2 lbs)  
Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min.  
Maximum recording time  
D-VHS (HS)  
: 210 min. with DF-420 video  
cassette  
CONNECTORS  
D-VHS (STD)  
D-VHS (LS3)  
: 420 min. with DF-420 video  
cassette  
: 1260 min. with DF-420 video  
cassette  
: 210 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
: 630 min. with ST-210 video  
cassette  
Input/Output  
Antenna  
: 75 K, F-type  
S-video input  
Y
C
S-video output  
Y
C
: 0.8 - 1.2 Vp-p, 75 K  
: 0.2 - 0.4 Vp-p, 75 K  
S-VHS/VHS (SP)  
S-VHS/VHS (EP)  
: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 K  
: 0.29 Vp-p, 75 K  
Video input  
Video output  
Audio input  
: 0.5 - 2.0 Vp-p, 75 K(pin jack)  
: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 K(pin jack)  
: -8 dB, 50 kK(pin jack)  
Corresponding to mono (left)  
: -8 dB, 1 kK(pin jack)  
: 4-pin (S400) for MPEG2 input/  
output, DV input  
VIDEO/AUDIO (D-VHS)  
Video format  
Audio format  
: MPEG2 standard  
: Encode MPEG1 Layer2  
Decode MPEG1 Layer2/  
Dolby Digital  
Audio output  
i.Link  
LINEAR PCM (HS/STD)  
Component video output  
Y
CB/CR, PB/PR  
HDMI output  
Track composition  
Tape speed  
: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 K  
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 K  
: 19-pin  
Corresponding to HDCP  
: R3.5 mm  
: R3.5 mm  
: R3.5 mm  
: 33.4 mm/sec (HS mode)  
16.67 mm/sec (STD mode)  
5.55 mm/sec (LS3 mode)  
Head azimuth  
Drum rotation  
Tracking system  
:
30 deg  
JLIP  
: 1800 rpm  
: CTL track system  
AV Compulink  
CABLE BOX  
Digital audio output  
Optical  
Recording specification  
Main data input rate: 28.2 Mbps (HS mode)  
14.1 Mbps (STD mode)  
: -18 dBm, 660 nm  
Corresponding to Dolby Digital  
and DTS Digital Surround Bit  
stream.  
4.7 Mbps (LS3 mode)  
Interface  
: IEEE1394 compliant  
DTCP digital copy protection  
compatible  
Selectable in digital audio  
output setting menu.  
VIDEO/AUDIO (S-VHS/VHS)  
ACCESSORIES  
Format  
: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard  
: NTSC-type color signal and EIA  
monochrome signal, 525 lines/  
60 fields  
Provided accessories : Infrared remote control unit,  
Signal system  
AA battery x 2,  
Audio cable,  
RF cable (F-type),  
S-video cable (4-pin),  
Controller  
Recording/  
Playback system  
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head  
helical scan system  
: 45 dB  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Frequency range  
Normal audio  
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz  
: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
Hi-Fi audio  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified  
otherwise.  
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
USA ONLY  
ONLY FOR PRODUCT PURCHASED IN U.S.A. CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA (JVC) warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL  
RETAIL PURCHASER to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original purchase for the  
period shown below. (“The Warranty Period”)  
PARTS  
LABOR  
1
YR  
90  
DAYS  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN THE  
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.  
WHAT WE WILL DO:  
If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, JVC will repair or replace defective parts with new or rebuilt  
equivalents 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 may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis. Color televisions with a screen size of 27" or greater  
qualify for in-home service. In such cases, a technician will come to your home and either repair the TV there or remove and return it if  
it cannot be repaired in your home.  
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:  
Please do not return your product to the retailer  
Instead, return your product to the JVC authorized service center nearest you. If shipping the product to the service center, please be  
sure to package it carefully, preferably in the original packaging, and include a brief description of the problem(s). Please call 1-800-  
252-5722 to locate the nearest JVC authorized service center. Service locations can also be obtained from our website  
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department at 800-252-5722.  
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, installation and removal from cabinets or mounting systems;  
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 Sensors 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);  
9. Products used for commercial purposes, including, but not limited to rental.  
There are no 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 ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES,  
WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS  
OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL  
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so  
these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA  
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
1700 Valley Road  
Wayne, NJ 07470  
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAIL 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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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)  
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER  
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS JVC PRODUCT.  
WE WANT TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A PERFECT EXPERIENCE.  
NEED HELP ON HOW TO HOOK UP?  
NEED ASSISTANCE ON HOW TO OPERATE?  
NEED TO LOCATE A JVC SERVICE CENTER?  
LIKE TO PURCHASE ACCESSORIES?  
IS HERE TO HELP!  
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 252-5722  
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.  
Do not attempt to service the product yourself  
Caution  
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.  
There are no user serviceable parts inside.  
Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.  
ATTENTION  
JVC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
AND ALL DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE  
USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT, DEVICE, COMPONENT, PART OR MATERIAL THAT IS  
NON-CONFORMING OR NON-COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT.  
THE i.LINK/DV CONNECTION OF THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO IEC61883-1; IEC61883-2; IEC61883-4; IEEE  
STD 1394-1995; IEEE STD 1394A-2000; 1394 INTERFACE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE FOR D-VHS  
VERSION 1.00 AND DTCP (DIGITAL TRANSMISSION CONTENT PROTECTION) SPECIFICATION VERSION 1.1  
(THE “SPECIFICATIONS”). USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH AN OTHER PRODUCT, DEVICE, COMPONENT,  
PART OR MATERIAL THAT IS NOT IN CONFORMITY OR COMPLIANT WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS, OR THAT  
IMPLEMENT THE SPECIFICATIONS IN A NON-CONFORMING OR NON-COMPATIBLE MANNER WITH THIS  
PRODUCT, MAY NOT BE SUPPORTED AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS  
PRODUCT. ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH A NON-CONFORMING OR NON-COMPATIBLE PRODUCT,  
DEVICE, COMPONENT, PART OR OTHER MATERIAL SHALL BE AT THE USER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RISK.  
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