VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S5900U/5910U
HR-S3900U/3910U
CABLE/ MBRSET
TV
DBS
A/B
POWER
TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
C.RESET
8
9
AUX
CANCEL
TIMER
4
0
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
PROG
CHECK
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
1
REW
FF
PLAY
PLAY
POWER
–
+
STOP
C
CH– /+
PUSH
/
TURN
SHUTTLE
PLUS
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
SP EP
VCR
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
HR-S5900U/5910U
CABLE/ MBRSET
DBS
A/B
TV
POWER
TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
C.RESET
8
9
AUX
CANCEL
TIMER
4
0
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
1
PROG
CHECK
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
REW
FF
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
POWER
–
+
C
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
SHUTTLE
PLUS
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
DISPLAY
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
SP EP
VCR
SP / EP
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
HR-S3900U/3910U
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.
LPT0503-001A
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5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured
to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,
use and servicing.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered.
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please
read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this booklet for future reference.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
3. Power Lines
2. Power Sources
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. If your product is intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
3. Overloading
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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USE
SERVICING
1. Accessories
1. Servicing
To avoid personal injury:
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
any mounting of the product.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or
deep-pile carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
3. Water and Moisture
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool and the like.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in safe operating condition.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer
of this product as they may cause hazards.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
6. Cleaning
● The Index on pages 60 – 64 lists frequently-used terms, and
the number of the page on which they are used or explained
in the manual. This section also illustrates the controls and
connections on the front and rear panel, the front display
panel and the Remote.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
● The ੬ mark signals a reference to another page for
instructions or related information.
● Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the
beginning of each major section.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
● The illustrations used in this instruction manual is of
HR-S5900U/5910U, unless mentioned otherwise.
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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CONTENTS
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
6
SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK
28
Basic Connections ..................................6
Special Effect Playback ........................28
Locating particular scene rapidly
— Picture Search .....................................................28
Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback ...........29
Skipping unwanted portions — Skip Search .............29
Viewing still picture frame by frame
— Frame-by-Frame Playback...................................29
Viewing slow motion picture
— Slow Motion Playback ........................................29
INITIAL SETTINGS
8
Plug & Play Setting ................................8
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ...................................8
Language Setting...................................9
Clock Setting........................................10
Preparations.............................................................10
Setting clock semiautomatically
— Semiauto Clock Set ............................................. 11
Setting clock manually
— Manual Clock Set................................................12
TIMER RECORDING
30
VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ..............30
Changing VCR Plus+® Setting................32
Express Timer Programing ...................34
24HR Quick Programing ......................36
Checking program settings .......................................37
Canceling or changing program settings ..................37
When programs overlap each other .........................38
Tuner Setting .......................................13
Setting channels automatically
— Auto Channel Set ................................................13
Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set ............................................14
Cable Box Control Setting ....................15
Installing Controller .................................................15
Setting cable box output channel & brand ...............16
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS
39
Useful Function Settings .......................39
Satellite Auto Recording.......................44
Child Lock ............................................45
DBS Receiver Control Setting ................18
Installing Controller .................................................18
Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand ..........19
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
21
EDITING
46
Basic Playback ....................................21
To stop playback ......................................................21
To rewind the tape ...................................................21
To fast-forward the tape ...........................................21
To eject the tape ......................................................21
To turn off the VCR ..................................................21
Basic Playback Features ......................22
Changing display information ..................................22
Checking tape position ............................................22
Playing back tape repeatedly — Repeat Play ...........22
Adjusting tracking condition
Edit From Camcorder ...........................46
Edit To Or From Another VCR ...............48
Audio Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) ...........49
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) ...........50
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL
52
TV Brand Setting..................................52
Cable Box Brand Setting ......................53
DBS Receiver Brand Setting ..................54
Changing Remote Control Code............55
— Tracking Adjustments ..........................................23
Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor ..............23
Automatic operations after rewinding
— Next Function Memory .......................................23
Locating beginning of recordings
— Index Search .......................................................24
Locating beginning of timer recordings
TROUBLESHOOTING
56
— Instant Review.....................................................24
Questions and answers ............................................59
Basic Recording ...................................25
To pause recording ..................................................25
To stop recording .....................................................25
To rewind the tape (when it is not running) ..............25
To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running) ......25
To eject the tape ......................................................25
To turn off the VCR ..................................................25
Basic Recording Features .....................26
Changing display information ..................................26
Specifying recording length
INDEX
60
List of terms .............................................................60
Front panel (HR-S5900U/5910U) ............................61
Front panel (HR-S3900U/3910U) ............................61
Front display panel ..................................................62
Rear panel ...............................................................63
On-screen display....................................................63
Remote ....................................................................64
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ..............................26
Watching one program while recording another ......26
Showing on-screen display ......................................27
Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality
SPECIFICATIONS
65
66
67
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
— Super VHS ET......................................................27
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
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EN
Basic Connections
ANTENNA IN
(Antenna or cable input)
Antenna or cable
Coaxial cable
Flat feeder
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AC Power
Cord
REMOTE
PAUSE/
AV
IN
OUT
ANTENNA IN
R
L
CABLE
BOX
COMPU
-LINK
AUDIO
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
TV OUT
S
V
I
VIDEO
D
E
O
Back of VCR
S VIDEO OUT
TV OUT
AC Outlet
S-video cable
(supplied)
To S-video input
connector
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
To Audio/video input
connectors
RF cable (supplied)
To 75 ohm terminal
TV
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Check contents
Make sure the package contains all of the
accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”
(੬ pg. 65).
Set VCR channel
Press POWER to turn off the VCR and press STOP/
EJECT ( § ) on the front panel for more than
5 seconds. “3CH” appears on the display panel.
Press CH + and – on the Remote to select “3CH” or
“4CH” for only RF connection, “–CH” (OFF) for RF
and AV connection, then press OK.
Situate VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
● The VCR channel is preset to 3CH.
Set to 4CH if 3CH is used for broadcasting in your
area. (To view the picture from this VCR through
this channel, select the same channel on the TV
with the VCR channel setting on the VCR.)
● You can now perform basic playback
Connect VCR to TV
The following connections are required.
RF Connection
Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
Connect the TV antenna cable to the
(੬ pg. 21) or basic recording (੬ pg. 25).
ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.
Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the
TV’s antenna input terminal.
NOTES:
● The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the
picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF
connection.
AV Connection (improves picture quality during
tape playback.)
● Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR
to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This
will ensure that you can record one show while watching
another (੬ pg. 26).
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input
connectors
Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in
the illustration.
● For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the
Index ( ੬ pg. 63).
Connect an audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of
the VCR and the audio/video input connectors
on the TV.
S-video Connection (allows you to make the
most of the S-VHS picture performance.)
If your TV is equipped with an S-video input
connector
Perform “RF Connection” and “AV
Connection” above.
Connect an S-video cable between the S VIDEO
OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the
S-video input connector on the TV.
Connect VCR to power source
Connect the AC power plug to an 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 (੬ pg. 8).
(If “Auto” or “CH” is displayed on the front display
panel before the VCR is turned on, the clock and
tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait
until the clock time is displayed on the front display
panel before turning on the VCR.)
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INITIAL SETTINGS
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EN
This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels
automatically when AC power cord is first connected to
an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for
the Plug & Play setting.
The time and date can be set automatically by the clock
setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV
broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “host
channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.
Plug & Play
Setting
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
Perform Plug & Play setup
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (੬ pg.
6). Then connect the AC power cord to an AC
outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.
The clock and tuner channels will be set
automatically.
ATTENTION
● If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set
the clock and tuner channels separately. (੬ pg.10 – 14)
● It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug
& Play setting.
● Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the
Remote while Plug & Play is in progress.
NOTES:
● Auto Clock Set is performed first.
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto
Clock Set.
● Auto Channel Set is performed next. Auto Channel
Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your
VCR. During Auto Channel Set, the channel numbers
are displayed as they are scanned and set.
● When Plug & Play setting has been complete
successfully, the correct clock time is displayed. If you
perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no
need to perform the clock (੬ pg. 10) and tuner (੬ pg.
13) settings. If, however, you want to add or delete
channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14.
REW
FF
PLAY
POWER
–
+
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
During Initial Auto Clock Set
“Auto” blinks.
During Auto Channel Set
The channel numbers are displayed
as they are scanned and set.
Plug & Play Completed
The current time (including
AM/PM) is displayed.
* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed”
below.
INFORMATION
● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host
channel every hour (except 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data.
(This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these
hours — on the time displayed on the front 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, Plug & Play will be
performed when power is restored to the VCR.
● Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this
function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set
procedure.
What to do if Plug & Play setting failed
● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from
an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semiauto (੬ pg. 11) or
Manual Clock Set (੬ pg. 12) procedure.
● If “- -:- -” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host
PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug
& Play setting will be automatically reactivated.
If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (੬ pg. 12)
and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (੬ pg. 13 or 14).
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This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus
and some messages (excluding the on-screen display
superimposed on the TV screen) — in English, Spanish
or French.
Select the desired language using the following procedure.
The default setting is “ENGLISH”.
Language
Setting
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
Access Initial Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
MAIN MENU
%fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=
INITIAL SET
press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
#
.
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
PRESS (MENU) TO END
2
Select language
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“LANGUAGE”, then
press OK or SHUTTLE
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
4
0
=LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET
PLUS
#
repeatedly until
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
1
the desired language is
selected.
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
10
EN
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
after preparation steps below are finished.
If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (੬ pg. 12)
Clock Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
Preparations
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
Access Initial Set screen
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
MAIN MENU
2
%fi to move the
FUNCTION SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then
TUNER SET
=
INITIAL SET
press OK or SHUTTLE
4
0
PLUS
#
.
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Select clock set
1
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
INITIAL SET
CLOCK SET
=
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
highlight bar (arrow) to
“CLOCK SET”, then
press OK or SHUTTLE
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
DBS RECEIVER SET
PLUS
#
.
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
–
–
PRESS (MENU) TO END
● “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY”
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then
the Clock Set screen appears.
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Setting clock semiautomatically
— Semiauto Clock Set
Select D.S.T. mode
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 to on page 10, then go to the
following steps.
ON–
Adjustment will be made by the built-in
clock itself.
Set Auto Clock to ON
OFF–
Select when Daylight Saving Time does
not apply to you.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
#
CLOCK SET
DATE YEAR
to move the highlight
TIME
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
#
to move the highlight bar
1:00PM 12/24 00 SUN
AUTO CLOCK : ON
bar to “AUTO CLOCK”,
then press SHUTTLE
PLUS %fi so that “ON”
is selected.
to “D.S.T.”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi
repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.
HOST CH
D.S.T.
: AUTO (CATV)
: AUTO
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Select time zone
You can select the time zone automatically or
manually.
Then;
To select the host
channel — go to step
.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
#
to move the highlight bar
To select the D.S.T. mode — go to step
.
to “TIME ZONE”, press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi
repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone
is selected.
Each time you press the button, the time zone
changes as follows:
To select the time zone — go to step
.
NOTE:
The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO
CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE”
setting is changed.
= AUTO = ATLANTIC = EASTERN
= CENTRAL = MOUNTAIN = PACIFIC
= ALASKA = HAWAII = (back to the beginning)
Select host channel
You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS
channel number.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
NOTE:
#
to move the highlight bar
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.
to “HOST CH”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi
until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number
is selected.
If you selected "AUTO" for the host channel in step
be sure to select the correct time zone manually.
,
NOTE:
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
* Auto Daylight Saving Time
This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s
clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time.
With Auto DST activated, . . .
IMPORTANT
. . .
on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is
Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set.
”Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the
clock is being set. The current clock time will appear
automatically when the clock setting is complete.
adjusted to 3:00 AM.
. . .
on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the
clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
12
EN
Set date
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi until the desired date
appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
#
.
● Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %fi changes the date
in 15-day intervals.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Set year
2
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi until the desired year
appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
#
twice.
Select D.S.T. mode
You can select either “ON” or “OFF”.
4
0
ON– Adjustment will be made by the built-in
clock itself.
OFF– Select when Daylight Saving Time does
not apply to you.
1
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to select the desired
setting.
Start clock
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
–
–
To make corrections any time during the process
Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
#
repeatedly until the item
you want to change blinks, then press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi.
Setting clock manually
— Manual Clock Set
First follow steps to on page 10, then go to the
following steps.
Set time
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
CLOCK SET
%fi until the desired
time appears, then press
OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
TIME
DATE YEAR
– –:– –AM 1/ 1 00
AUTO CLOCK : ON
HOST CH
D.S.T.
: AUTO (CATV)
: AUTO
#
.
TIME ZONE : AUTO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
● Holding SHUTTLE PLUS %fi changes the time
in 30-minute intervals.
● When the time is entered manually, “AUTO
CLOCK” is automatically set to “OFF”, and
“HOST CH” and “TIME ZONE” disappear.
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13
Setting channels
Tuner Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
automatically — Auto Channel Set
Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set
correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add
or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (੬ pg. 14).
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
Access Tuner Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
MAIN MENU
%fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“TUNER SET”, then
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
=
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
#
.
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
4
0
Perform Auto Channel Set
You can automatically
set the receivable
TUNER SET
BAND
CATV
channels in your area in
the order of their
=
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
1
frequencies.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
highlight bar (arrow) to
“AUTO CHANNEL
SET”, then press OK or
AUTO CHANNEL SET
SCANNING...
SHUTTLE PLUS
#
.
PRESS (MENU) TO END
NOTES:
● When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears on screen.
● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED–
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the
connections and start again.
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
INFORMATION
The VCR selects the correct band (TV or CATV)
automatically during Auto Channel Set.
The selected band will be displayed on the right side of
“BAND” on the Tuner Set screen.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
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EN
Access Tuner Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight
bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
Access Manual Channel Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“MANUAL CHANNEL
TUNER SET
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
BAND
CATV
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
=
SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
4
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
0
Add or skip desired channels
To add channels
1
Press the Number
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
keys to input a
channel number you
want to add.
(CATV)
CH 45 ADD
Press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
set to “ADD”.
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
#
to
–
–
Repeat and to
add other channels.
To skip channels
Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi
to input a channel number you want to skip.
Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
#
to set to “SKIP”.
Repeat and to skip other channels.
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Setting channels manually
— Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the
channels you do not want manually.
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
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15
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+ (੬ pg. 30), Express
timer programing (੬ pg. 34) or 24HR quick programing
(੬ pg. 36).
Cable Box
Control
Setting
NOTE:
Suggested location
The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be requested
by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is
included with the accessory package.
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
ATTENTION:
Situate Controller
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
Place the Controller so that its transmitter is
facing the cable box’s remote sensor.
● Make sure the path between the Controller and
the cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked.
DBS receiver.
Cable box
Attach Controller
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
the back of the Controller.
Connect cable box to VCR
● If your cable box does not have audio/video
output connectors
Connect the RF output terminal on the cable
box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of
your VCR.
Controller
(suggested
locations)
Your VCR
● If your cable box has audio/video output
connectors
Cable box
Connect an audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of
the VCR and the audio/video output connectors
on the cable box.
To
To
NOTE:
RF output
Audio/Video
output
When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction
manual.
Controller
Transmitter
or
Connect Controller to VCR
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX
Controller connector on the rear panel.
To
ANTENNA
IN
To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
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 53. To set up the Controller, go to
page 16.
Your VCR
CABLE
BOX
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
16
EN
Access Main Menu screen on VCR
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
Press MENU.
Access Initial Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight
bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
Access Cable Box Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
INITIAL SET
2
%fi to move the
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
highlight bar (arrow) to
“CABLE BOX SET”,
then press OK or
ENGLISH
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
=
DBS RECEIVER SET
4
0
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Select cable box output channel
Your selection depends
CABLE BOX SET
1
on how your cable box
is connected to your
VCR.
OFF
● If your cable box is
connected to your
VCR’s ANTENNA IN
terminal on the rear
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until
the channel number representing the cable
box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the
screen.
–
● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until
“ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on the screen.
● If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until
“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.
● If you do not use a cable box
Setting cable box output
channel & brand
After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and
its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot
work correctly.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until
“OFF” appears on the screen.
Turn on cable box
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your
cable box.
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17
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
BRAND
Access Cable Box Brand Set screen
Press OK.
CODE
ARCHER
1, 5, 17
1, 17
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
Enter cable box brand
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
Press the appropriate
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
Number keys to enter
the brand code from the
list shown to the right,
then press OK.
CURTIS
DIAMOND
EASTERN
GC BRAND
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
JASCO
JERROLD
NOVAVISION
OAK
PANASONIC
PULSER
RCA
REGAL
2, 8
1
1, 17
19
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
THEN (OK) TO TEST
PRESS (MENU) TO END
15
● If the cable box’s
channel changes to 9,
setting is complete
Press OK and “CABLE
BOX CONTROL IS
ON” appears on the
screen for about 5
seconds, then it
returns to the normal
screen.
● If the cable box's channel does not change to 9
1 Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”.
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
10, 18, 19, 23
15
1, 4, 6, 11, 12, 15, 28
2, 8
7, 20
13, 14
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
13, 14
10, 18, 19, 23
19
1, 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
1, 4, 16
1, 17
16, 17, 25
3, 9, 22
3, 9, 22
CABLE BOX BRAND SET
1
DID YOUR CABLE BOX
CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09?
= YES
NO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
REGENCY
REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
2 Press OK.
SPRUCER
STARGATE
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
3 Repeat step until the cable box’s channel
changes to 9 by entering another code.
4 If the channel does not change after going
through all the code numbers listed for your
model of cable box, then try all the other
numbers between 1 and 25.
UNIKA
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH
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 , then the
Clock Set screen appears.
Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12. If you press MENU
after the clock has been set, the Cable Box Brand Set
screen appears.
NOTES:
● The Controller may not work with all types of cable box.
● If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1
and 25, 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.
● If your cable box cannot be operated with a remote control
(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 output channel and brand again.
● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the
Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.
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EN
The following procedure is required if you receive satellite
channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)
receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to automatically
switch the DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording.
DBS Receiver
Control Setting
NOTES:
● The Controller is not supplied with this unit. It can be
requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse
Certificate that is included with the accessory package.
● The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver
channels using the Controller when the VCR has been
programed using Express timer programing (੬ pg. 34) or
24HR quick programing (੬ pg. 36).
Suggested location
Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top
of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the
VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards
the DBS receiver’s remote sensor.
Because satellite programing does not use PlusCode, the
Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during
VCR Plus+ timer recording.
● If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you connect
the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input connectors
and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input terminal.
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.
DBS receiver
Installing Controller
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
Your VCR
(suggested
locations)
Attach Controller
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
the back of the Controller.
DBS receiver
Connect DBS receiver to VCR
● If your DBS receiver does not have audio/
video output connectors
Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS
receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the
rear of your VCR.
● If your DBS receiver has audio/video output
connectors
Connect an audio/video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of
the VCR and the audio/video output connectors
on the DBS receiver.
Controller
To
RF output
To
Audio/Video
output
Transmitter
or
To
To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
ANTENNA IN
NOTE:
Your VCR
When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its
instruction manual.
CABLE
BOX
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 54. To set up the Controller, go to page 19.
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19
Access Main Menu screen on VCR
Press MENU.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
Access Initial Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight
bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS
#
.
Access DBS Receiver Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
INITIAL SET
2
%fi to move the
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
highlight bar (arrow) to
“DBS RECEIVER SET”,
then press OK or
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
=
DBS RECEIVER SET
4
0
SHUTTLE PLUS
#
.
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Select DBS receiver output channel
Your selection depends
1
DBS RECEIVER SET
on how your DBS
receiver is connected to
OFF
your VCR.
● If your DBS receiver
is connected to your
VCR’s ANTENNA IN
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
terminal on the rear
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until
the channel number representing the DBS
receiver’s output (CH3 or CH4) appears on the
screen.
–
● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until
“ON F-1 (FRONT)” appears on the screen.
● If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until
“ON L-1 (REAR)” appears on the screen.
● If you do not use a DBS receiver
Setting DBS receiver output
channel & brand
After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel
and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot
work correctly.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi on the Remote until
“OFF” appears on the screen.
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Turn on DBS receiver
Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or
205 on your DBS receiver.
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EN
Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen
Press OK.
Enter DBS Receiver’s brand
Press the appropriate
Number keys to enter
the brand code from the
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
4 0
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
following list, then
press OK.
The program currently
received through the
2
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
THEN (OK) TO TEST
PRESS (MENU) TO END
DBS receiver appears
for about 10 seconds.
4
0
BRAND
CODE
JVC (DISH Network)
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)
PRIMESTAR
51
51
50
41
40
1
SONY (DSS)
RCA (DSS)
● If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the
channel listed below for your brand, setting is
complete
JVC = 100
ECHOSTAR = 100
PRIMESTAR = 55
SONY = 205
RCA = 205
Press OK and “DBS
DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET
RECEIVER CONTROL
IS ON” appears on the
screen for about 5
seconds, then it
returns to the normal
screen.
51
DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER
CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100?
= YES
NO
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
● If the DBS receiver’s
channel does not change as shown above
1 Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”.
2 Press OK.
3 Re-enter the correct code.
NOTES:
● 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.
● The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the
Controller during timer recording.
● If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a remote
control (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.
● For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the
Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722.
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BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING
Basic
EN
21
This VCR can check the tape condition during playback
(and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures.
Load a cassette
Make sure the window side is up, the rear label
side is facing you and the arrow on the front of
the cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
Playback
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
Do not apply too much pressure when inserting.
● The VCR turns on automatically.
● The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”.
● If the cassette’s record safety tab has been
removed, playback begins automatically.
JOG dial
POWER
Start playback
Press PLAY ( 3 ).
REW
FF
PL
POWER
–
+
● Tape speed (SP or EP) is automatically detected.
● The S-VHS indicator lights up when you play
back a tape recorded in S-VHS mode or in S-
VHS ET mode (੬ pg. 27)
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
● If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON”
(default setting: ੬ pg. 40), “VIDEO
CALIBRATION” appears on the screen, and this
VCR checks the tape condition during
automatic tracking.
STOP/EJECT
( 7 / 0 )
● If the tape ends during playback or fast-forward
POWER
search, the cassette indication “
” blinks for
a few seconds and the VCR starts rewinding the
tape automatically.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
To stop playback
Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )
on the front panel.
4
0
To rewind the tape
Press REW ( 1 ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front
panel to the left).
To fast-forward the tape
1
Press FF ( ¡ ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel
to the right).
REW ( 1 )
FF ( ¡ )
To eject the tape
Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the
tape is not running.
STOP ( 7 )
● You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.
To turn off the VCR
Press POWER.
Clean the video heads using a dry
cleaning cassette — TCL-2UX —
when:
• Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played
back.
• The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
• “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen
(only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”: ੬ pg. 39,
40.)
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EN
Changing display information
A
Basic
Playback
Features
Press DISPLAY during playback.
Each time you press the button, the front display panel
shows the time counter, tape remaining time and the
clock time in sequence.
Tape Remaining Time
Time Counter
Clock Time
● To display the VCR status including the tape remaining
time, the time counter and the clock time on the TV
screen, see “Showing on-screen display” (੬ pg. 27).
● The approximate tape remaining time appears and the
REW
FF
PLAY
POWER
–
+
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
"
" indicator lights on the front display panel.
REC LINK
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
S-VHS ET
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
● The tape remaining time is calculated based on the
tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated
remaining time is only an estimate.
STOP/EJECT
( 7 / 0 )
To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the
Remote. The counter reading becomes “0:00:00”. It is
also reset when a tape is inserted.
Checking tape position
B
F
A
–b
The tape position indicator
appears on screen in the
following cases:
E
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
● When you change the VCR
operation mode from the
stop mode to fast forward or
rewind mode.
+
+
+
B
E
COUNT
0:33:27
● When you perform an Index
Search (੬ pg. 24) or Instant Review (੬ pg. 24).
4
0
C. RESET
F
D –2
D –1
A
–C
The position of “ ” in relation to “B” (Beginning) or “E”
(End) shows you where you are on the tape.
1
NOTES:
● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to “ON”, or the indicator will
not appear (੬ pg. 39, 40).
F
–a, b, c
C
STOP ( 7 )
● It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be
displayed.
F
–a
Playing back tape repeatedly
C
— Repeat Play
You can play back a tape repeatedly (100 times).
While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( 3 )
for more than 5 seconds.
The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts
flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back
100 times.
To stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or
STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
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Adjusting tracking condition
Selecting monitor sound
D
E
— Tracking Adjustments
— Audio Monitor
You can select the desired monitor sound.
Automatic tracking adjustment
This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition.
Whenever you insert a tape and start playback,
automatic tracking starts working and continuously
analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality
during playback.
While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP
sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote.
Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows:
HI-FI
HI-FI L
HI-FI R
Manual tracking adjustment
NORM
NORM
HI-FI
If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during
playback, use the manual tracking following the
procedures below.
● You can also use the manual tracking during slow
motion playback (੬ pg. 29).
HI-FI: Normally select this.
Hi-Fi sound is played back.
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.
HI-FI R:Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back.
NORM:Sound on the normal track is played back.
NORM HI-FI:
1
2
Activate manual tracking
Press SP/EP on the Remote during playback.
Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal
track are mixed and played back.
Eliminate the noises on the TV screen
Press CH + or – on the Remote.
● Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and
hold for coarse adjustment. Watch the screen and
continue adjustment until optimum picture and
sound quality are achieved.
● To reactivate automatic tracking, press SP/EP on
the Remote. The automatic tracking becomes
active again.
NOTES:
● The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to
“ON” (੬ pg. 39, 40), though the monitor sound changes in
sequence.
● If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi sound track, the
normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting.
● If RF connection (੬ pg. 7) is used for viewing pictures on the
TV, sound will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.
● You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor
sound. (੬ pg. 42)
Automatic operations after
F
rewinding — Next Function Memory
The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do
after rewinding is complete.
● Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.
a– For Automatic Playback Start
Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within
2 seconds.
b– For Automatic Power Off
Press REW ( 1 ), then press POWER within
2 seconds.
c– For Automatic Timer Standby
Press REW ( 1 ), then press TIMER within
2 seconds.
NOTE:
It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function
if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.
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Locating beginning of
G
recordings — Index Search
Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of
each recording when recording on this VCR. You can
find and automatically play back from the beginning of
any recording using the Index Search function.
H
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
1
2
Start search
While the tape is not running, press SHUTTLE PLUS
4 or ¢ on the Remote.
4
0
Access distant code
To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away,
press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 or ¢ repeatedly until
the correct number is displayed on screen (only if
“SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ; ੬ pg. 39, 40).
Playback begins automatically when the desired
recording is located.
1
REW ( 1 )
FF ( ¡ )
Beginning of the 2nd next
program recorded
Current position
on the tape
Beginning of the current
program recorded
Previous
program
recorded
Next
program
recorded
2nd next
–2
–1
4
1
¢
2
3
● If you want to find the very beginning of the
desired program, press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ )
after playback starts.
G
NOTE:
An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is
resumed from recording pause.
Locating beginning of timer
H
recordings — Instant Review
Other Useful functions for playback
At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR,
rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer-
recorded program.
You can also use the following functions for recording.
● Video Calibration (੬ pg. 40)
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.
After ensuring that the VCR is turned off and that the
timer mode is disengaged, press REVIEW.
● The VCR turns on, and rewinds to the index code
indicating the beginning of the last timer-recorded
program, then begins playback automatically.
● You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away
from the current position on the tape. If, for example,
you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch
the third one, press REVIEW three times.
● If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program,
press REW ( 1 ) or FF ( ¡ ) after playback starts.
● If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is
pressed, it will play the tape from the beginning. It will
not fast-forward to an index code.
● Picture Control (੬ pg. 40)
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture
quality according to your preference.
● Video Stabilizer (੬ pg. 41)
You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the
picture when playing back unstable recordings made on
another VCR.
● Blue Back (੬ pg. 41)
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes
all blue in the following cases:
– When receiving a channel not in use.
– When stopping playback.
● The Instant Review function will also operate if the
VCR is turned on.
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Select recording channel
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.
Basic
On the Remote:
a– Press CH + or –.
or
Recording
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
b– Press the Number keys.
● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using
the RF connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote
so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front
display panel, to view the program to be recorded.
JOG dial
POWER
PLAY ( 3 )
Set tape speed
Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.
REW
FF
PL
POWER
–
+
Start recording
On the front panel:
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
Press REC ( ¶ ).
On the Remote:
While holding REC ( ¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).
PAUSE ( 8 )
● If “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON”
(default setting: ੬ pg. 40), 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:
STOP/EJECT
( 7 / 0 )
POWER
Press REC ( ¶ ) and PAUSE ( 8 ) to start
Video Calibration.
Then press PLAY ( 3 ) to start recording
after Video Calibration is complete.
TV/VCR
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
2
6
9
4
–b
To pause recording
Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ).
0
To stop recording
Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )
–a
on the front panel.
1
To rewind the tape (when it is not running)
Press REW ( 1 ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front
panel to the left).
REW ( 1 )
FF ( ¡ )
PAUSE ( 8 )
To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running)
Press FF ( ¡ ) (or turn the JOG dial on the front panel
to the right).
STOP ( 7 )
To eject the tape
Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel when the
tape is not running.
● You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off.
This VCR can check the tape condition during recording
(and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.
To turn off the VCR
Press POWER.
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,
cover the hole with adhesive tape before
inserting the cassette.
It may be unlawful to record or play back
copyrighted material without the consent of the
copyright owner.
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Changing display information
A
Basic
Recording
Features
Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.
Each time you press the button, the front display panel
shows the time counter, channel number, tape remaining
time and the clock time in sequence.
Time Counter
Clock Time
Tape Remaining Time
Channel No.
STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )
● To display the VCR status including the tape remaining
time, the time counter and the clock time on the TV
screen, see “Showing on-screen display” (੬ pg. 27).
● The approximate tape remaining time appears and the
REW
FF
PLAY
POWER
–
+
"
" indicator lights on the front display panel.
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
● The tape remaining time is calculated based on the
tape speed (SP or EP) being used. The indicated
remaining time is only an estimate.
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/ECT
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.
E
–1
B
E
–2
Specifying recording length
B
— Instant Timer Recording (ITR)
You can easily specify the recording length from
30 minutes to 6 hours and the VCR shuts off after
recording is finished.
A
During recording, press REC ( ¶ ) on the front panel
repeatedly until the recording length you want appears
on the front display panel.
C
–1
1
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
4
7
The
(record) indicator starts flashing.
Each time you press the button, recording length
increases in 30-minute intervals (up to 6 hours).
4
0
C. RESET
To cancel an ITR, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or
STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.
1
Watching one program while
recording another
C
E
–2
1
Engage TV mode
During recording...
STOP ( 7 )
● If you connect the TV and the VCR only using
the RF connection (੬ pg. 7) to view pictures
from the VCR
D
Press TV/VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode
indicator goes off from the front display panel.
(The TV broadcast being recorded disappears.)
● If you are using the AV connection (੬ pg. 7) to
view pictures from the VCR, change the TV’s
input mode from AV to TV.
Accidental erasure prevention
To prevent accidental
recording on a recorded
cassette, remove its record
safety tab.
2
Select channel for viewing
Select the channel, you want to watch, on the TV.
To record on it later, cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
Record safety tab
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NOTES:
Showing on-screen display
D
● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function...
– while recording is in progress.
– while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (੬ pg.
26) is in progress.
– while Video Calibration (੬ pg. 40) 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 improves 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 (੬ pg. 28), 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 “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (੬ pg. 39, 40),
you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen.
● For more detailed information about the on-screen
display, see page 63.
1
Display VCR status on TV screen
During recording or
recording pause, press
OSD.
CH 125
THU 12:00 AM
STEREO
RECORD
PAUSE
] SP
SAP
All indications
+
+
+
B
E
INDEX 1
10:00
corresponding to the
current VCR status are
displayed for 5 seconds.
The time counter remains
NORM
HI–FI
REMAIN
COUNT –1:23:45
on the screen indicating the elapsed time.
● The indications are not recorded.
2
Exit on-screen display
Press OSD again.
NOTE:
● If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “RECORD/PAUSE” is
always displayed.
● The VCR status can be also displayed during playback.
Other useful functions for recording
Recording on VHS tapes with
E
You can also use the following functions for recording.
S-VHS quality — Super VHS ET
● Video Calibration (੬ pg. 40)
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.
● You can activate this function only before you start
recording on a VHS tape.
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 (੬ pg. 41)
This VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of
Multichannel TV Sound broadcast.
● Before recording, make sure “VIDEO CALIBRATION”
is set to “ON.” (੬ pg. 40)
To record a SAP program received, set “2ND AUDIO
RECORD” to “ON” using the menu screen.
1
Select S-VHS ET mode
NOTE:
Press S-VHS ET on the front panel. The S-VHS ET
lamp lights up.
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.
● Both indications appear when a stereo program is
accompanied by SAP sound.
● The S-VHS indicator lights on the front display
panel.
● To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press S-VHS ET.
The lamp goes off.
2
Start recording
On the front panel:
Press REC ( ¶ ).
● S-VHS Recording Mode (੬ pg. 42)
This VCR allows you to record on an S-VHS tape with VHS
picture quality.
On the Remote:
While holding REC ( ¶ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).
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Locating particular scene
A
Special Effect
Playback
rapidly — Picture Search
7 High-Speed Picture Search:
You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape.
On the front panel:
D E
A B
Possible during normal playback.
To do forward picture search, turn the JOG dial quickly
to the right.
PLAY ( 3 )
To do reverse picture search, turn the JOG dial quickly
to the left.
● If you release the dial, picture search continues.
REW
FF
PL
POWER
–
+
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
On the Remote:
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
Possible during normal playback or still picture
playback.
To do forward picture search, press FF (
).
To do reverse picture search, press REW (
).
B D
F
● If you press and hold the button for more than
2 seconds, simply releasing it cancels the picture
search, and normal playback resumes.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).
7 Variable-Speed Picture Search:
Possible during normal playback.
You can change the speed of picture search.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
How to use the JOG dial on the front panel:
Turn the JOG dial to the right (forward search) or to the
left (reverse search).
Each time the JOG dial passes a click position, picture
search speed changes (see the diagram below).
If you release the dial, picture search continues.
● The speed of picture search is determined by the
number of click stops of the JOG dial.
4
0
C
A
1
A
PLAY ( 3 )
B
D
A D
E
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How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote:
To do forward picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS
¢ repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the search speed
increases.
Viewing still picture frame by
D
frame — Frame-by-Frame Playback
On the front panel:
During normal playback:
● To decrease the speed while forward picture search
(toward normal playback, then reverse picture search),
press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 repeatedly.
Push the JOG dial or press PAUSE ( 8 ) to pause.
To advance a still picture, turn the JOG dial to the right.
To reverse a still picture, turn the JOG dial to the left.
On the Remote:
During normal playback:
Press PAUSE ( 8 ) to pause.
To advance a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ (or
PAUSE ( 8 )) repeatedly.
To do reverse picture search, press SHUTTLE PLUS 4
repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the search speed
increases while reverse picture search.
● To decrease the speed while reverse picture search
(toward normal playback, then forward picture
search), press SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ repeatedly.
To reverse a still picture, press SHUTTLE PLUS 4
repeatedly.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).
C
Viewing slow motion picture
— Slow Motion Playback
E
SHUTTLE
PLUS
On the front panel:
During normal playback:
Reverse
Forward
Turn the JOG dial to the first or second click-stop to the
left (forward slow motion) or to the third or fourth click-
stop to the left (reverse slow motion) so that slow motion
playback starts. If you release the dial, slow motion
playback continues.
Reverse
play
Forward
search
Reverse
search
Slow
motion
Normal
Play
Reverse
slow motion
2 steps
4 steps
2 steps
5 steps
● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also
starts forward slow motion playback.
Viewing still picture
— Still Picture Playback
B
On the Remote:
● During normal playback:
Press SHUTTLE PLUS 4 to decrease the playback
speed.
Each time you press the button, the speed decreases
(toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse
picture search).
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial during normal playback.
On the front panel or the Remote:
Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback.
Playback is freezed and a still picture appears.
● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also
starts forward slow motion playback.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).
NOTE:
To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to adjust
tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture
playback.
● During still picture playback:
Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS ¢ to start forward (or
SHUTTLE PLUS 4 to start reverse) slow motion
playback. When you release the button, slow motion
playback stops and a still picture appears.
● Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also
starts forward slow motion playback.
Skipping unwanted portions
C
— Skip Search
You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted
portions of the tape.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ).
Press SKIP SEARCH once to 4 times during playback.
Each press initiates a 30-second period of high speed
playback (up to 2 minutes). When the specified portion
of the tape is skipped, normal playback resumes
automatically.
NOTE:
Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback.
During slow motion playback, simply press CH + or – on the
Remote to adjust tracking.
To return to normal playback during Skip Search, press
PLAY ( 3 ).
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Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to
automatically record a broadcast at some future time.
Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using
VCR Plus+ timer programing, Express timer programing
(੬ pg. 34) or 24HR quick programing method
VCR Plus+®
Timer
Programing
(੬ pg. 36) as far as a year in advance.
The VCR Plus+ timer programing system eliminates the
need to input channel, date, start and stop time data
when programing 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
programed. (The PlusCode programing numbers are the
numbers next to the program in most TV listing.)
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
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.
POWER
Access PlusCode No. screen
Press PROG. on the
PLUSCODE NO.
Remote.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
● The clock must be set
DAILY
to access the VCR
Plus+ screen.
If you have not set the
clock, the Main Menu
WEEKLY
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
PRESS (+/–) TO SET
4
0
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
CANCEL
STOP +/–
screen appears after an error message is
displayed. Refer to page 8 for the Plug & Play
setting or page 10 for the clock setting
procedure.
1
Enter PlusCode number
Press the appropriate
Number keys to input
the PlusCode number
printed in the TV
PLUSCODE NO.
123
listings for the TV
broadcast you wish to
record, then press OK.
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
THEN (OK)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
Then;
If the Guide Channel Set screen appears
— go to step
If the VCR Plus+ Program screen appears
— go to step
.
.
● To make corrections, press CANCEL and input
the correct PlusCode number.
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Input receiving channel number
Return to normal screen
Press PROG. or OK.
The guide channel
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
number, which is
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the
screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen
appears.
GUIDE CH: 12
assigned to the TV or
cable station for the
PlusCode number that
you entered in step
will appear
VCR CH : –––
• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM
OVERLAP” appears, you have another program
overlapping the program you have just made.
The Program Check screen appears and
conflicting programs will start blinking.
You can now correct the conflicting programs.
See “When programs overlap each other” on
page 38.
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
,
automatically on the
Guide Channel Set screen.
Press the Number keys (or CH +/– or SHUTTLE
PLUS %fi) 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.
Engage timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER.
The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is
displayed on the front display panel.
● 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 15 – 17.
To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby
mode
Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby
mode, then press POWER to turn on the VCR.
DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby
mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR;
otherwise, you cannot record the broadcasts you want.
● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 40) is set to “ON”, the
timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged
when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled
when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press
TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording
standby mode.
Check program date
The PlusCode number
you entered and the
PROGRAM 1
(PLUSCODE NO. 12345678)
START
8:00PM
DATE
12/24/00
SUN
STOP
10:00PM
CH
corresponding timer
recording program is
displayed on the
Program screen. Check
to make sure it is
accurate.
=
12 SP
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY
STOP+/– = STOP TIME, SP/EP)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
● To change the stop time, press STOP +/–.
● To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or
weekly serials, press DAILY (M-F) (number “8”)
or WEEKLY (number “9”). “DAILY” or
“WEEKLY” appears on the Program screen.
Pressing the button again makes each
corresponding display disappear.
● If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access
the VCR Plus+ screen again and input the
correct PlusCode number.
IMPORTANT
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 . When this happens, set the
correct guide channel number for that station. (੬ pg. 32,
“Changing VCR Plus+ Setting”)
NOTES:
● If an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for
a broadcast already finished has been inputted,
“ERROR” is displayed for about 5 seconds, then
the VCR Plus+ screen reappears.
● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer
programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and
other menu settings are lost.
As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR
after the power failure, the following will take place.
1. This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to
restore the clock time and channel setting.
Set tape speed
Press SP/EP.
2. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly,
each timer program you have made will start at its start
time unless its end time has elapsed.
● To timer-record cable channels received through a cable box,
be sure to keep the cable box turned on.
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IMPORTANT
Changing
VCR Plus+®
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 (੬ step on page 31). When this
happens, perform the following steps to set the correct
guide channel number for that station.
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.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
VCR Plus+ guide channel matching
The VCR Plus+ programing 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. Most TV listings have a
section, usually a chart, indicating the guide channel
numbers assigned to each station. For accurate VCR
Plus+ programing, the VCR Plus+ guide channel number
for each station should match the channel number on
which it is received in your area.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
4
0
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.
1
● Many TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV
listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.
–
–
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Access Main Menu screen
Input receiving channel number
Press MENU.
Press the Number keys
(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is
or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi
to input the number of
the channel on which
the guide channel’s
broadcasts are received,
then press OK or
received on channel 47
Access Initial Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
%fi to move the
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
GUIDE CH :
VCR CH : 47
6
highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then
press OK or SHUTTLE
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
=
SHUTTLE PLUS
#
.
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PLUS
#
.
● Repeat steps and
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
for each instance.
Access Guide Channel Set screen
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
INITIAL SET
%fi to move the
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
CABLE BOX SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
“GUIDE CHANNEL
SET”, then press OK or
ENGLISH
=
DBS RECEIVER SET
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Input guide channel number
Press the Number keys
(Ex.) When inputting the
or SHUTTLE PLUS %fi
to input the VCR Plus+
guide channel number
as shown in the TV
guide channel number 6
for WNJU(Ind.)
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH :
6
listing, then press OK or
VCR CH : – – –
SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
● If you receive your
channels with a cable
box and if you have
PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)
OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH”
appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to
pages 15 – 17 and re-perform the procedure.
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You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to
8 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the
clock must be set before you can program the timer (੬
pg. 8 or 10).
Express Timer
Programing
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,
cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it
into the VCR.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset,
automatically.
Access VCR PLUS+ screen
Press PROG..
Access Program screen
Press START +/– once.
(If no program is stored,
“PROGRAM 1”
appears.)
PROGRAM 1
POWER
START
– –:– –AM
DATE
STOP
– –:– –AM
CH
=
– –/– –/– –
––– SP
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
DAILY
WEEKLY
4
0
Set program start time
Press START +/–
repeatedly to enter the
time you want
PROGRAM 1
START
8:00 AM
DATE
STOP
– –:– –AM
CH
1
=
recording to start.
– –/– –/– –
––– SP
● Press and hold START
+/– to increase the
time in 30-minute
intervals.
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
Set program stop time
Press STOP +/– repeatedly to enter the time you
want recording to stop.
● Press and hold STOP +/– to increase the time in
30-minute intervals.
Set program date
Press DATE +/–. (The current date is displayed on
the screen. The date you enter appears in its
place.)
Set channel number
Press CH +/–.
● If you are using a DBS receiver, see
“ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS” on
next page.
● Holding down CH +/– rapidly changes the
channel numbers.
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Set tape speed
NOTES:
● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer
programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and
other menu settings are lost.
Press SP/EP to set the tape speed.
Return to normal screen
Press PROG. or OK.
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the
screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen
appears.
As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR
after the power failure, the following will take place.
1. This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to
restore the clock time and channel setting.
2. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly,
each timer program you have made will start 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.
• If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM
OVERLAP” appears, you have another program
overlapping the program you have just made.
The Program Check screen appears and
conflicting programs will start blinking.
You can now correct the conflicting programs.
See “When programs overlap each other” on
page 38.
● You can program the timer recording while a regular
recording is in progress; the menu screens will not be
recorded.
● If the tape reaches its end during timer recording, the cassette
is automatically ejected.
● To timer-record cable or satellite channels, be sure to keep
the cable box or DBS receiver turned on.
Engage timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER.
The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is
displayed on the front display panel.
To timer-record daily (Monday–Friday) or weekly
serials
Press DAILY (M-F) (number “8”) or WEEKLY (number
“9”) anytime during steps through
.
“DAILY” or “WEEKLY” 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
PROGRAM 1
receiver (unless “DBS
To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby
mode
START
8:00AM
DATE
STOP
9:00PM
CH
RECEIVER SET” is set to
“OFF” ੬ pg. 19), the band
indication (TV, CATV or
DBS) appears under the
channel number
=
12/24/00
SUN
110 SP
DBS
Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby
mode, then press POWER to turn on the VCR.
DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording
standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the
VCR; otherwise, you cannot record the broadcast you
want.
● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 40) is set to “ON”, the
timer recording standby mode is automatically
engaged when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily
canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have
to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer
recording standby mode.
PRESS (+/–, SP/EP, 8=DAILY,
9=WEEKLY, 7=DBS), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
indication.
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 “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF” ੬
pg. 16).
DBS :To timer-record a satellite broadcast
received through a DBS receiver.
NOTE:
If “BAND” is set to “TV” on the Tuner Set screen
(੬ pg. 13) and “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “OFF” on the
Cable Box Set screen (੬ pg. 16), “CATV” will not be
displayed on the Program screen; If “BAND” is set to
“CATV” or “CABLE BOX SET” is set to “ON”, “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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EN
You can program a timer recording that starts within
24 hours. Up to 8 timer recording programs can be
made as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock
must be set before you can program the timer (੬ pg. 8
or 10).
24HR Quick
Programing
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not,
cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it
into the VCR.
JOG dial
● The VCR turns on, and the counter is reset,
automatically.
REW
FF
PLAY
POWER
–
+
Access 24HR quick program display.
Push 24HR QUICK PROGRAM. “ ” and start
time start blinking on the display panel.
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
Program start time indicator
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
Set program start time
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push
the JOG dial. “ ” and start time start blinking on
the display panel.
NOTES:
Program start time indicator
● If “Err” appears on the display panel, repeat the steps again.
● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24HR quick
programing function. Press MENU to return to normal screen,
and try again.
● You can use 24HR quick programing function also when the
VCR is turned off.
● For 24HR quick programing function, the program overlap
warning display does not appear even if some programs
overlap each other.
● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the
time in 5-minute intervals.
Set program stop time
● Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer
programs. However, the clock time, channel settings, and
other menu settings are lost.
As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR
after the power failure, the following will take place.
1. This VCR starts the Plug & Play setting automatically to
restore the clock time and channel setting.
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right. Then, push
the JOG dial and channel number will start
blinking.
Program stop time indicator
2. If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly,
each timer program you have made will start at its start
time unless its end time has elapsed.
● One click stop of the JOG dial changes the
time in 5-minute intervals.
Set channel number
Turn the JOG dial to the left or right.
Timer warning display
A warning appears on the
TV screen to tell you that
the timer-recording is to
start in 5 minutes if you
are not in the timer
–WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
(CANCEL)
● You can cancel the setting at any time by
pressing and holding the JOG dial for more
recording standby mode at
that time. Press TIMER to
than 3 seconds. Repeat from the step
.
put the VCR into timer
recording standby mode. To clear the display, press
CANCEL on the Remote.
Engage timer recording standby mode
Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM.
The VCR turns off automatically and “‰” is
displayed on the front display panel.
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Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
Checking program settings
A
1
Disengage timer
Press TIMER, then press POWER.
● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 40) is set to “ON”,
you do not have to press TIMER.
2
3
Access Program Check screen
A
–1
Press PROG. CHECK.
PR START STOP CH DATE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
11:30P
1:00 125 12/25
2
PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT
4
A
B
–1 B
0
–4
B
–2
Access Program screen
Press PROG. CHECK again to check more detailed
information. Each time you press PROG. CHECK,
the next program’s Program screen appears. When
all Program screens are shown, normal screen
resumes.
–2
1
A
B
–2, 3
B
–2
–3
Canceling or changing program
settings
B
1
2
Access Program screen
Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.
Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program, press CANCEL when the
Program screen you do not want is shown.
To change a program, press the appropriate button:
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/
EP when the Program screen on which you want to
make changes is shown.
3
4
Return to normal screen
Press PROG. CHECK as many times as necessary
until no Program screen is shown.
Other Useful functions for timer recording
You can also use the following functions for timer
recording.
Reengage timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER.
● Auto Timer (੬ pg. 40)
● When “AUTO TIMER” (੬ pg. 40) is set to “ON”,
the timer recording standby mode automatically
resumes when you turn off the VCR.
When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recording
standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is
turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is
turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or
disengage the timer recording standby mode.
● Auto SP = EP Timer (੬ pg. 41)
If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast
for recording in SP mode, the VCR automatically switches
to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is
especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than
2 hours in length.
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3
Cancel or change program setting
To cancel a program,
press CANCEL when the
Program screen you do
not want is shown.
“PROGRAM
COMPLETED” appears on
the screen for about
5 seconds, then normal
screen appears.
PROGRAM 4
START
9:00 PM
DATE
STOP
=
10:00PM
CH
12/24/00
SUN
10 SP
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL
PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
4
C
0
–3
To change a program, press the appropriate button:
START+/–, STOP+/–, DATE+/–, CH+/–, and/or SP/
EP when the Program screen on which you want to
make changes is shown, then press OK.
“PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the screen
for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears.
C
C
–3
1
–3
NOTE:
If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs
with the timer program setting made last after making
correction on a program, the conflicting programs will be
shown on the Program Check screen again. Repeat the
above steps again until the overlap is solved.
C
C
C
–3
–2
–2
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.
When programs overlap each
other
C
If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM
OVERLAP” appears, you have another program
overlapping the program you have just made.
The Program Check screen appears and conflicting
programs will start blinking.
Pattern 1:
The program with the lower program
number will be recorded.
10:00
11:00
12:00
Program 1
CH10
CH40
Not recorded
Program 2
PR START STOP CH DATE
Pattern 2:
The program starting earlier will be
recorded.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8:00P 11:00 12 12/24
10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED
PROGRAM OVERLAP
11:30P
1:00 125 12/25
10:00
11:00
12:00
9:00P 10:00 10 12/24
CH10
Program 1
Not recorded
Program 2 CH40
(5,∞), THEN (>) (PROG.) : END
Pattern 3:
The program starting earlier will be
recorded, followed by the remaining portion
of the other program.
EX. Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4
overlap each other
10:00
11:00
12:00
CH10
Program 1
1
2
Confirm overlapping programs
CH40
Program 2
Overlapping programs blink on the screen.
Not recorded
Select program to modify
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi, then press SHUTTLE
PLUS
#
.
• You can only select one of the overlapping
programs.
NOTE:
If you do not mind this overlap, press PROG. to finish the
timer program setting. See “ATTENTION” to the right.
Without doing anything for about 1 minute, the VCR will
finish the timer programing.
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You can use the other useful function settings on the
Function Set screen by following the procedure
described below.
● For the functions you can set on the Function Set
screen, see pages 40 to 43.
Useful Function
Settings
Access Main Menu screen
Press MENU.
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV.
Access Function Set screen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
MAIN MENU
%fi to move the
=
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
“FUNCTION SET”, then
press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS
#
.
PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Select Function.
Press SHUTTLE PLUS %fi to move the highlight
bar (arrow) to the function you want to set.
4
For HR-S5900U/5910U
0
FUNCTION
VIDEO CALIBRATION
PICTURE CONTROL
AUTO TIMER
PREVIOUS PAGE
BLUE BACK
=
ON
AUTO
OFF
=
ON
OFF
HI-FI
ON
2ND AUDIO RECORD
AUDIO MONITOR
S-VHS MODE
SUPERIMPOSE
ON
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF
AV COMPU-LINK
ON
1
VIDEO STABILIZER
NEXT PAGE
OFF
FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO
REAR AUX INPUT
VIDEO
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PRESS (MENU) TO END
For HR-S3900U/3910U
FUNCTION
PREVIOUS PAGE
–
=
VIDEO CALIBRATION
PICTURE CONTROL
AUTO TIMER
ON
AUTO
OFF
=
BLUE BACK
ON
OFF
2ND AUDIO RECORD
AUDIO MONITOR
S-VHS MODE
AV COMPU-LINK
REAR AUX INPUT
HI-FI
ON
SUPERIMPOSE
ON
AUTO SP=EP TIMER OFF
ON
VIDEO
VIDEO STABILIZER
NEXT PAGE
OFF
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Change setting
Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
#.
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the
tape in use during playback and 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.
Ⅵ VIDEO CALIBRATION
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 EP recording and the first
SP 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.
Ⅵ PICTURE CONTROL
AUTO (NORM): Normally select
this. Picture quality is
NOTES:
adjusted automatically.
When “VIDEO
CALIBRATION” is “OFF”,
“NORM” will appear instead
of “AUTO”.
● When you select “EDIT”, “SOFT” or “SHARP”, the selected mode will not
change until you select again.
● Select "EDIT" when you are editing tapes (੬ pg. 47, 48, and 51). After you
finish editing the tapes, select “AUTO” (“NORM” when “VIDEO
CALIBRATION” is “OFF”.)
EDIT: Minimizes picture
degradation during editing
(recording and playback).
SOFT: Reduces image
coarseness when viewing
overplayed tapes
containing much noise.
SHARP: Clearer, sharper-edged
picture when viewing
images with much flat,
same-colored surfaces
such as cartoons.
● When this function is set to “ON”:
Ⅵ AUTO TIMER
The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the
VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned
on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer
recording standby mode.
ON
OFF
● When this function is set to “OFF”:
You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording
standby mode.
When this function is set to “ON”, various VCR status information (on-
screen display) appears on the screen.
Ⅵ SUPERIMPOSE
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.
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP
mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record
the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode.
For Example . . .
Ⅵ AUTO SP = EP TIMER
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 programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more programs, the second
program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to
"ON". In this case, do not use this function, but change the tape speed manually
during timer programing.
● In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape, this function may leave a
slight non-recorded portion at the end of the tape.
● There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches
from SP to EP mode on the tape.
● This function is not available during ITR (Instant Timer Recording), and will not
work properly on the following tapes: T(ST)-30, T(ST)-60, T(ST)-90, and T(ST)-
120.
When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical
vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on
another VCR.
Ⅵ VIDEO STABILIZER
ON
OFF
NOTES:
● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”.
● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during
special effects playback.
● The on-screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to “ON”.
● To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”.
Ⅵ BLUE BACK
When this function is set to “ON”, the TV screen becomes all blue in the
following cases:
ON
● When receiving a channel not in use.
● When stopping playback.
OFF
NOTE:
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals, set this function
to “OFF”.
When this function is set to “ON”;
Ⅵ 2ND AUDIO RECORD
● If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the
normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.
● If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recorded on both
the Hi-Fi and normal tracks.
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “OFF”, the SAP audio cannot be recorded.
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously (normal and Hi-
Fi) on a Hi-Fi stereo tape.
You can select the sound track(s) to listen to while playing back a Hi-Fi
stereo tape.
In addition, when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two
separate audio programs on the Hi-Fi tracks, you can choose either one
by selecting either “HI-FI L” or “HI-FI R”.
Ⅵ AUDIO MONITOR
HI-FI: Normally select this.
Hi-Fi sound is played
back.
HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi
channel is played back.
HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi
channel is played back.
NORM: Sound on the normal track
is played back.
NOTES:
● While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal track will be heard
regardless of this setting.
MIX:
Both sounds on the Hi-Fi
track and normal track are
mixed and played back.
● If RF connection (੬ pg. 7) is used for viewing pictures on the TV, sound will be
monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.
● You can also use the A. MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired
monitor sound. (੬ pg. 23)
You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode or VHS
mode — is used for recording on S-VHS tapes.
Ⅵ S-VHS MODE
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on S-VHS tapes with
S-VHS picture quality.
When this function is set to “OFF”, you can record on S-VHS tapes with
VHS picture quality.
NOTES:
• 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
recommended 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 (੬ pg. 27).
The REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used
as either the REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COMPULINK terminal.
Ⅵ AV COMPU-LINK
ON
OFF
When this function is set to “ON”, you can use the this terminal as the
AV COMPULINK terminal.
By connecting other JVC’s AV COMPULINK components (see the
diagram on page 43), 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 ( 3 ) and 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 ( 3 ) 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. (੬ pg. 47)
NOTE:
Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s
instruction manual when making this connection.
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* The default setting is bold in the table below.
AV COMPU LINK
Television
This VCR
REMOTE
IN
OUT
PAUSE/
AV
ANTENNA IN
CABLE
BOX
COMPU
-LINK
AUDIO
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
TV OUT
S
V
I
VIDEO
D
E
O
To S-VIDEO
IN
To AV COMPU
LINK II
To REMOTE
PAUSE/
AV COMPULINK
To S-VIDEO
OUT
(VCR ONLY)
To AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
To AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT
S-video cable (supplied)
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Mini-plug cable (not supplied)
This function is ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U.
Ⅵ FRONT AUX INPUT
VIDEO
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.
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 on the
rear panel.
Ⅵ REAR AUX INPUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Make sure you select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail in
recording (editing) on this VCR.
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This function allows you to automatically record a
satellite program which is timer-programed on your DBS
receiver.
Satellite Auto
Recording
Preparation: Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO/
VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (L-1) connectors* on the rear;
otherwise, you cannot use this function.
• You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer.
* To use these connectors, you have to select which one to use
(੬ pg. 43).
REC LINK lamp
Set timer program on DBS receiver
• For timer programing method, refer to the
manual supplied with the DBS receiver.
REW
FF
PLAY
POWER
–
+
Load a cassette
Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
REC LINK
S-VET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
Set tape speed
Press SP/EP (
) to set the recording speed.
Engage Satellite Auto Recording standby
mode
Press REC LINK.
The VCR turns off automatically and the REC
LINK lamp lights (Satellite Auto Recording
standby mode).
When signals come into the VCR from the DBS
receiver, the VCR starts recording (the REC LINK
lamp blinks), and stops recording and goes off
when signals stop coming in.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
4
0
• Each time you press the button, Satellite Auto
Recording standby mode turns on and off.
When it is off, the REC LINK lamp goes off.
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.
1
NOTES:
● While 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”. (੬ pg. 40)
● If you turn off this VCR while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress, recording stops.
● Video Calibration (੬ pg. 40) does not work while Satellite Auto Recording is in progress.
● Auto Clock (੬ pg. 11) 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 even though the REC LINK lamp blinks. When you turn off and on the DBS receiver once again, the VCR starts
recording.
● If you have connected another component other than a DBS receiver (or cable box) to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN (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 REC LINK lamp does not light but blinks quickly 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 Programing” (੬ pg. 34) 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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You can disable the VCR operations.
● You can only use the Remote for this operation.
Child Lock
While the VCR is turned on, press and hold POWER on
the Remote for more than 10 seconds.
The VCR turns off, and “CL” appears on the front display
panel for about 5 seconds, then the clock time appears
again.
POWER
TIMER
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
● The child lock function is now activated and you
cannot turn on the VCR by pressing POWER on the
front panel.
2
4
0
To release the child lock, press and hold POWER on the
Remote until the VCR turns on.
● Pressing TIMER during timer recording, unplugging the
AC power cord or a power outage also releases the
child lock.
1
NOTES:
● When the child lock function is in use, keep the Remote out
of the children’s reach.
● Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child
lock function is activated.
● If any button on the VCR or on the Remote is pressed when
the child lock function is activated, “CL” appears on the front
display panel for about 5 seconds, then the clock time
appears again.
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EDITING
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EN
Edit From
Camcorder
REW
FF
PLAY
POWER
–
+
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
Connection
This VCR (for recording)
(HR-S5900U/5910U)
REW
FF
PLAY
POWER
–
+
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
To AUDIO/
To rear panel
VIDEO Input
REMOTE PAUSE/
AV COMPULINK
connector
Audio/video
cable
(not supplied)
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
To S VIDEO
Input*
Mini-plug cable
(not supplied)
(JVC camcorder
only)
4
0
S-video cable
(supplied)
To Audio/video
output
1
To EDIT
To S-video
output
Camcorder
(for playback)
* For HR-S3900U/3910U, the S VIDEO input
connector is located on the rear panel.
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 (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.
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You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your
VCR as the recording VCR
Set “AV COMPU-LINK” to “OFF”
Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and
42.
Make connections
Connect an audio/video cable between the
camcorder’s audio/video output connectors and
your VCR’s audio/video input connectors.
● The REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPU-LINK
connector works as the Remote Pause
connector when “AV COMPU-LINK” is set to
“OFF”.
● 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
to the left.
● When using a camcorder with a monaural
output, connect the audio output connector on
the camcorder to the left audio input connector
on this VCR.
Return to normal screen
Press MENU.
Start playback
Press PLAY ( 3 ) on the camcorder.
NOTE:
If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose/OSD
disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting
playback.
Load a cassette
Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this
VCR (for recording).
Start recording
On the front panel:
Press REC ( ¶ ).
Select input mode on this VCR
Select “L-1” — when connecting the camcorder
to the audio/video input
On the Remote:
Press REC ( ¶ ) and PLAY ( 3 ) at the same time.
connectors on the rear panel.
Select “F-1” — when connecting the camcorder
to the audio/video input
● If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped
JVC camcorder, recording starts automatically
on this VCR. (Refer to camcorder’s instruction
manual.)
connectors on the front panel.
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.
NOTE:
On the Remote:
Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or
“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after
you finish dubbing the tapes (੬ pg. 39 and 40).
Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.
Select video input terminal
Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and
43.
When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the
connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.
When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”.
Set “PICTURE CONTROL” to “EDIT”
Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and
40.
If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control-
equipped type — go to step
If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit
Control-equipped type — go to step
.
.
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EN
Load cassettes
Edit To Or
From Another
VCR
Insert the playback cassette into the playback
VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the
recording VCR.
Select input mode on recording VCR
Select the correct external input on the other
VCR.
● On this VCR (when using this VCR as the
recording VCR);
Select “L-1” — when connecting the other VCR
to the audio/video input connectors on
the rear panel;
Select “F-1” — when connecting the other VCR
to the audio/video input connectors on
the front panel.
Connection
Ex. When using this VCR as the playback VCR
This VCR (for playback)
REMOTE
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or
IN
OUT
PAUSE/
AV
ANTENNA IN
R
CABLE
BOX
COMPU
-LINK
AUDIO
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
TV OUT
S
V
I
VIDEO
D
E
O
right.
On the Remote:
Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.
To AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT
To S VIDEO
OUT
S-video cable
(supplied)
Select video input terminal on recording
VCR
When using this VCR as the recording VCR,
follow the procedure described on pages 39 and
43.
When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the
connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.
Audio/video
cable (not
supplied)
To Audio/
video Input
To S-video
Input
When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”.
Select edit mode
Set the edit mode to “ON” for the VCRs if such a
mode is equipped.
Another VCR (for recording)
● On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to
“EDIT” by following the procedure described
on pages 39 and 40.
You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR.
● Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for
connection and its operations.
Start playback
Press PLAY ( 3 ) on the playback VCR.
Make connections
Connect an audio/video cable between the
playback VCR’s audio/video output connectors
and the recording VCR’s audio/video input
connectors.
NOTE:
If the playback VCR is equipped with a superimpose/
OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF” before starting
playback (੬ pg. 39 and 40).
● When using this VCR as the recording VCR,
connect this VCR’s audio/video input
connectors to the audio/video output
Start recording
Press REC ( ¶ ) on the recording VCR.
connectors on the other VCR.
If the playback VCR is monaural, connect the
audio output connector on the playback VCR
to the left audio input connector on this VCR.
NOTE:
Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or
“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after
you finish dubbing the tapes (੬ pg. 39 and 40).
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Load a cassette and prepare the audio
source
Audio Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U)
Select input mode
Select “F-1” — when connecting the audio
component to the audio input connectors on
the front panel.
Select “L-1” — when connecting the audio
component to the audio input connectors on
the rear panel.
Connection
This VCR (for recording)
REW
FF
PLAY
On the front panel:
POWER
+
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
On the Remote:
Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.
To AUDIO IN
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Locate start point
Press PLAY ( 3 ) to start playback.
Press PAUSE ( 8 ) when you find the beginning
of the scene for which you want to audio-dub.
To Audio output
Activate editing mode
Press A.DUB on the front panel.
CD player
(as the audio source)
● The VCR enters the Audio Dubbing pause mode.
●
blinks,
and
light up on the front
display panel.
Start audio dubbing
Press PLAY ( 3 ) on this VCR and start playing
● Audio Dubbing is also possible using the audio
input connectors on the rear panel.
the audio source.
●
blinks and
is displayed on the front
display panel.
You can replace sounds recorded on the normal track with
new sounds — for example, your favorite song played back
on the CD player.
● Refer also to the other audio component’s instruction
manual for connection and its operations.
To stop audio dubbing
Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )
on the front panel.
● Audio dubbing automatically stops when the counter
reading becomes "0:00:00", and the VCR starts normal
playback.
Normal track
Before audio
dubbing
NOTES:
● During Audio Dubbing, the sound recorded on the normal
track is selected as the monitor sound. If you want to listen to
the Hi-Fi or mixed sound (Hi-Fi sound and monaural sound),
see "Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor" (੬ pg. 23).
● Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a tape with its record
safety tab removed.
Video and
Hi-Fi track
After audio
dubbing
● When playing back an audio-dubbed tape, select the sound
you want. See "Selecting monitor sound — Audio Monitor"
(੬ pg. 23).
Make connections
Connect an audio cable between the VCR’s audio
input connectors and the audio component’s
audio output connectors.
● Picture may be distorted if you pause Audio Dubbing.
● If the audio component is monaural, connect
the AUDIO L (MONO) input connector on the
VCR.
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Refer also to the other component’s instruction manual
for connection and its operations.
Insert Editing
Insert Editing: You can replace a recorded scene with
new scene recorded on another tape or with other
material. Both the picture and the sound recorded on the
Hi-Fi sound track are replaced at the same time.
and AV Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U)
Audio/Video Dubbing: You can perform Audio Dubbing
and Insert Editing at the same time. This means that the
picture and the sounds recorded on the Hi-Fi sound
track and on the normal track are replaced at the same
time.
• For Audio/Video Dubbing, you can edit pictures and
sound using different sources; connect a video source
to the video input connector, and an audio source to
the audio input connectors.
Connection
This VCR (for recording)
REW
FF
PLAY
POWER
+
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
Insert Editing
Source tape
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
To VIDEO/
AUDIO IN
Edited tape
To S VIDEO
IN
Before
editing
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
Normal track
S-video
cable
(supplied)
After
editing
Video and Hi-Fi track
To Audio/
video output
To S-video
output
AV Dubbing
Source tape
Edited tape
Another VCR (for playback)
Before
editing
● Insert Editing and AV Dubbing are also possible
using the audio/video connectors on the rear panel.
After
editing
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Make connections
Connect an audio/video cable between the VCR’s
audio/video input connectors and the other
component’s audio/video output connectors.
Locate start point
Use REW (
) or JOG dial to reverse the tape
(See “Special Effect Playback”: ੬ pg. 28).
When you find the begining of the scene you
want to edit, press PAUSE ( 8 ).
Prepare tapes
Load the source tape on the other VCR, and the
tape to be edited on this VCR.
Activate editing mode
Press INSERT on the front panel.
● Make sure to set the recording format (VHS, S-
VHS or S-VHS ET) on the VCR is the same as
that of the original recording on the tape.
Select input mode
Select “F-1” — when connecting the other
component to the audio/video input
connectors on the front panel.
● During Insert Editing pause mode (
,
and
light up on the front display panel.)
Select “L-1” — when connecting the other
component to the audio/video input
connectors on the rear panel.
● For AV Dubbing, after pressing INSERT, press
A.DUB also. During AV Dubbing insert pause
mode (
and
blink, and
lights up on
the front display panel.)
On the front panel:
Push the JOG dial, then turn it to the left or right.
Start editing
On the Remote:
Press the Number key "0 (AUX)" or CH +/–.
Press PLAY ( 3 ) on this VCR, and start playback
on the other component at the same time.
● During Insert Editing mode (
up on the front display panel.)
● During AV Dubbing mode (
on the front display panel.)
● When the counter reading becomes
“0:00:00”, editing automatically stops, and the
and
light
Select video input terminal
Follow the procedure described on pages 39 and
43.
and
blink
When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the
connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”.
VCR starts normal playback.
When using VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX
INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT”) to “VIDEO”.
To stop editing any time during recording
Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 )
on the front panel.
Select edit mode
Set the edit mode to “ON” for the VCRs if such a
mode is equipped.
● On this VCR, set “PICTURE CONTROL” to
“EDIT” by following the procedure described
on pages 39 and 40.
NOTES:
● Be sure to select “AUTO” for “PICTURE CONTROL” (or
“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after
you finish editing the tapes (੬ pg. 39 and 40).
● Editing cannot be performed on a tape with its record safety
tab removed.
Locate end point
Press PLAY ( 3 ) to start playback.
Press PAUSE ( 8 ) when you find the end of
the scene for which you want to edit.
Press C. RESET so that the counter reading
becomes “0:00:00”.
● The recording speed (SP/EP) is determined by the previous
recording to be replaced. If the recording speed changes on
the tape to be edited while editing the tape, the inserted
picture will be distorted where the recording speed changes.
● When you edit a tape, a small portion of the recording
preceding to the editing start point will be erased from the
edited tape.
NOTE:
You can also use REW (
) or JOG dial to locate the
end point (See “Special Effect Playback”: ੬ pg. 28) .
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MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL
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This Remote can control some functions of remote
controllable TVs listed below. Without setting, you can
control a JVC TV.
TV Brand
Setting
Turn on the TV
Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV
or its Remote.
Set TV brand code
–
Follow the example shown below.
Press and hold TV.
–
Press MBR SET.
POWER
TV
Press the Number keys to enter your TV’s
brand code by referring to the table below.
Press OK, and release TV.
The TV should turn off. If it does, try other
operations below. (੬ step ).
TV/VCR
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
–
Number
● 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.
4
0
● PANASONIC has two codes. If the TV does not
function with one code, try entering the other.
1
Operate TV
While holding down TV, press one of the
following buttons: POWER, TV/VCR, TV CH +/–,
(TV Muting), TV VOL +/–, and Number
keys.
–
ENTER
● For some brands, you must press ENTER after
having pressed the Number keys to enter a
channel number.
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
NOTES:
● Depending on the type of TV, some or all functions cannot be
operated using this Remote.
● It’s not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote
sensor.
(Ex.) To set Remote to RCA 05:
MBRSET
A/B
TV
5
0
Release
TV BRAND NAME
JVC
BRAND CODE
01, 03
10
HITACHI
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI
PANASONIC
RCA
Hold
down
Press in succession
02
03
04, 11
05
SHARP
06
SONY
07
SAMSUNG
SANYO
12
13
SEARS
13
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
08
09
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This Remote can control some functions of the cable
boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have more
than one code. If your cable box does not function with
a specified code, try other codes.
Cable Box
Brand Setting
Turn on the cable box
Turn on the cable box using the Power button on
the cable box or its Remote.
POWER
Enter cable box brand code
Follow the example shown below.
Press and hold CABLE/DBS.
–
–
CABLE/DBS
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press MBR SET.
2
Press the Number keys to enter your cable
box’s brand code by referring to the table
below.
–
Number
Press OK, and release CABLE/DBS.
The cable box should turn off. If it does, try
other operations below. (੬ step ).
4
0
● Once you have set the Remote to operate the
cable box, you do not have to set it until you
replace the batteries from the Remote.
1
Operate cable box
While holding down CABLE/DBS, press one of
the following buttons: POWER, TV CH +/–, and
Number keys.
–
ENTER
● For some brands, you must press ENTER after
having pressed the Number keys to enter a
channel number.
● To change the cable box’s channels, press TV
CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/–
button can be used to change the VCR’s
channels only.)
TV CH +/–
CABLE BOX BRAND NAME
BRAND CODE
ARCHER
01, 05, 17
01, 17
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
NOTES:
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
● Depending on the type of cable box, some or all functions
cannot be operated using this Remote.
CURTIS
02
DIAMOND
EASTERN
01, 17
19
● It’s not possible to operate a cable box not equipped with a
remote sensor.
● 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
control to operate one of these units at a time.
GC BRAND
GEMINI
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28
10, 18, 19, 23
JASCO
15
JERROLD
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28
NOVAVISION
OAK
02
(Ex.) To set the Remote to RCA 14:
07
PANASONIC
PULSER
13, 14
MBRSET
CABLE/
DBS
A/B
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
13, 14
RCA
REGAL
4
1
Release
10, 18, 19, 23
19
REGENCY
REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
01, 16, 17
05, 16, 24
02
Hold
down
Press in succession
07
SL MARX
05, 16, 17, 24, 25
13, 14
SPRUCER
STARGATE
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
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
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This Remote can control some functions of the DBS
(Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below.
DBS Receiver
Brand Setting
Turn on the DBS receiver
Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button
on the DBS receiver or its Remote.
Enter DBS receiver brand code
Follow the example shown below.
Press and hold CABLE/DBS.
Press MBR SET.
POWER
Press the Number keys to enter your DBS
receiver’s brand code by referring to the table
below.
–
–
CABLE/DBS
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press OK, and release CABLE/DBS.
The DBS receiver should turn off. If it does, try
other operations below (੬ step ).
2
–
Number
● Once you have set the Remote to operate the
DBS receiver, you do not have to set it until you
replace the batteries from the Remote.
4
0
Operate DBS receiver
While holding down CABLE/DBS, press one of
the following buttons: POWER, TV CH +/–, and
Number keys.
1
● For some brands, you must press ENTER after
having pressed the Number keys to enter a
channel number.
● To change the DBS receiver’s channels, press
TV CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/–
button can be used to change the VCR’s
channels only.)
–
ENTER
TV CH +/–
NOTES:
● Depending on the type of DBS receiver, some or all functions
cannot be operated using this Remote.
● It’s not possible to operate a DBS receiver not equipped with
a remote sensor.
● It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver
and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the
Remote to operate one of these units at a time.
DBS BRAND NAME
BRAND CODE
JVC (DISH Network)
51
51
50
41
40
(Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51:
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)
PRIMESTAR
MBRSET
CABLE/
DBS
A/B
5
1
Release
SONY (DSS)
RCA (DSS)
Hold
down
Press in succession
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55
This Remote is capable of transmitting two control
codes; one set to respond to A code control signals and
another set to respond to B code control signals.
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 modify your VCR and the Remote
to respond to B code signals.
When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their
Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these
VCRs separately.
Changing
Remote Control
Code
Set remote control code for Remote
Press and hold A/B.
Press the Number key “2”.
Press OK, and release A/B.
REW
FF
PL
POWER
–
+
CH– /+
PUSH TURN
/
● The Remote now can transmit B code control
signals.
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
A.DUB
S
VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
Check remote control code for VCR
Press and hold 3 on the VCR for more than
5 seconds while the VCR is turned off. The code
currently set appears on the display panel.
Change code for VCR
Press any key on the Remote.
● The VCR now responds to B code control
signals.
● To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code
control signals, repeat the same procedure as
shown above except pressing the Number key
–
–
,
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
“1” in step of
.
4
To control two VCRs with the same Remote
0
You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote
control code for the Remote between A and B (੬ step
), keeping two VCRs to different control codes.
● Press the Number key “1” for A code control signals
and the Number key “2” for B code control signals. (To
change only the remote control code for the Remote,
DO NOT perform steps and .)
1
–
(Ex.) To set Remote to B code:
MBRSET
A/B
2
Release
Hold
down
Press in succession
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TROUBLESHOOTING
56
EN
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
1. The power will not come on.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
● The AC power cord is disconnected.
Connect the AC power cord.
● Child lock is on.
Turn off child lock function (੬ pg. 45).
2. The clock works, but the VCR’s
power will not come on.
● The VCR is in the timer recording
standby mode with “AUTO TIMER”
set to “OFF” (੬ pg. 40).
Press TIMER to disengage.
● The child lock function is activated.
Press and hold POWER for more than
10 seconds to release the child lock
function (੬ pg. 45).
3. The Remote will not function.
● The batteries are discharged.
● Timer is on.
● Remote control A/B code is wrong.
Replace batteries.
Press TIMER button on the remote.
Reset A/B code (੬ pg. 55).
TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
1. The cassette gets stuck partway
during loading, and is ejected.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the cassette’s window is
facing up, the rear label side is facing
you and the arrow on the front of the
cassette is pointing towards the VCR.
Then insert the cassette.
PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
1. The tape is running but the picture
will not appear.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● If the RF connection (੬ pg. 7) is
used to view the picture, the
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
channel on the TV is set incorrectly.
● If the AV connection (੬ pg. 7) is
used to view the picture, the TV
receiver is set to the wrong mode.
Select the AV mode on the TV.
2. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi
sound track.
● Automatic tracking is engaged.
Disengage auto tracking and adjust
the tracking manually (੬ pg. 23).
3. The playback picture is blurred or
interrupted, even though TV
broadcasts are clear. Or “USE
CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on
the screen.
● The video heads may be dirty.
The heads must be cleaned. Use a
dry cleaning cassette –TCL-2UX– or
consult your JVC dealer.
4. The Hi-Fi sound cannot be heard.
● Audio Monitor setting is incorrect.
Set Audio Monitor to “HI-FI”
(੬ pg. 23 or 42).
RECORDING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● There is no cassette loaded.
● The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
SYMPTOM
1. Recording will not start.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette.
Remove the cassette and cover the hole
with adhesive tape, or load a cassette
on which the record safety tab is intact.
● The VCR has been set to “L-1” or “F-
1” input mode by mistake.
2. TV broadcasts will not be recorded
properly.
Select the appropriate channel on the
VCR.
● The components have been
incorrectly connected, or correct
video connector (S VIDEO or
VIDEO) is not selected.
3. Tape-to-tape editing will not work.
Connect the components correctly
(੬ pg. 46 – 51) or check “REAR AUX
INPUT (or “FRONT AUX INPUT”
only for HR-S5900U/5910U) setting
(੬ pg. 43).
● The power to one or more of the
units has not been turned on.
● The recording VCR’s input mode has
been set incorrectly.
Make sure the power to all units is on.
Select the appropriate input mode on
the recording VCR.
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TIMER RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Timer recording will not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● The clock and/or the timer have
been set incorrectly.
● The timer is not engaged.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Set the clock and/or timer correctly.
Press TIMER and check to make sure
that ‰ appears on the front display
panel.
Re-perform the set-up procedures.
Make sure you have compensated for
guide channel and VCR or cable box
channel number mismatches
(੬ pg. 32).
● The VCR has not been set up properly.
● Timer recording is in progress.
Timer programing cannot be performed
when timer recording is in progress.
Wait until it finishes.
2. Timer programing will not work.
● The timer is engaged but there is no
cassette loaded.
Load a cassette with the record safety
tab intact, or with the hole covered
with adhesive tape.
3. ‰ and ] on the front display
panel will not stop blinking.
4. The cassette is automatically
ejected, and ‰ and ] on the
front display panel will not stop
blinking.
● The loaded cassette has had its
record safety tab removed.
Remove the cassette and cover its
hole with adhesive tape, or replace it
with a cassette on which the safety
tab is intact.
● TIMER has been pressed when there
are no programs in memory, or the
timer recording program has not
been set correctly.
Check the programed data and set
again if necessary, then press TIMER
again.
5. ‰ blinks for 10 seconds and the
timer mode is disengaged.
● The tape reaches its end during
timer recording.
The program may not have been
recorded in its entirety. Next time be
sure you have enough time on the
tape to record the entire broadcast.
6. The cassette is automatically
ejected, the power shuts off and ‰
and ] will not stop blinking.
7. Cable channels are not automatically
switched during timer recording.
● The Controller is not properly
connected to the VCR.
● The output channel selected in the
Cable Box Set screen is incorrect.
Connect the Controller correctly
(੬ pg. 15).
After confirming your cable box’s
output channel number, re-access the
Cable Box Set screen and select the
correct number (੬ pg. 16).
Make sure the power is on before
timer recording starts.
● The cable box is turned off.
● The Controller is not properly
connected to the VCR.
● The output channel selected in the
DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect.
Connect the Controller correctly
(੬ pg. 18).
8. Satellite channels are not
automatically switched during timer
recording.
After confirming your DBS receiver’s
output channel number, re-access the
DBS Receiver Set screen and select
the correct number (੬ pg. 19).
Set the correct DBS receiver brand
code (੬ pg. 20).
● 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.
● Even though you do not use an
external cable box or DBS receiver,
“CABLE BOX SET” is set to “ON” or
“DBS RECEIVER SET” is set to “ON”.
Set “CABLE BOX SET” to “OFF” (੬
pg. 16) or “DBS RECEIVER SET” is set
to “OFF” (੬ pg. 19).
9. Timer recording begins as
scheduled, but the channel is
always incorrect.
10.You moved, and now VCR Plus+
does not work properly.
● The receivable stations in the new
area are received on different
channels than those in the previous
area.
Re-perform the Changing VCR Plus+
Setting procedure (੬ pg. 32).
● All 8 programs of the VCR’s timer
memory are used.
Wait until a space in memory clears,
or cancel unnecessary program
information (੬ pg. 37).
11.“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed on
the screen.
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EN
OTHER PROBLEMS
CORRECTIVE ACTION
SYMPTOM
1. When scanning channels, some of
them are skipped over.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
If you need the skipped channels,
● Those channels have been preset to
restore them (੬ pg. 14).
be skipped.
Press PAUSE ( 8 ) to pause the
2. The channel cannot be changed.
● Recording is in progress.
recording, change channels, then
press PLAY ( 3 ) to resume recording.
3. The Remote will not operate your
TV or cable box or DBS receiver.
● The brand codes are set incorrectly.
Reset the correct brand codes (੬ pg.
52, 53 or 54).
Select a different host channel during
Semiauto Clock Set (੬ pg. 11), or
perform Manual Clock Set (੬ pg. 12).
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.
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.
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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Questions and answers
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end
of the recording before the pause is overlapped by
the new recording. Why does this happen?
Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during
playback or search?
A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?
A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect
resume points.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording
pause mode?
A. No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to
protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer
Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after
the heads.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. During picture search, still picture playback and
frame-by-frame playback, the picture is
intermittent. What’s the cause?
A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are
attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. Pressing
PLAY ( 3 ) to return to normal playback will restore
5 minutes.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during
recording?
the picture.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. Recording stops and
on the front display panel
Q. When returning from variable-speed picture search
to normal playback, the picture is disturbed. Should
I be concerned about this?
blinks.
TIMER RECORDING
A. No, it is normal.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. REC and ‰ remain lit on the front display panel. Is
there a problem?
A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording
Q. When playing back programs that have been timer-
recorded consecutively (such one program from
8:00 to 9:00 and another one from 9:00 to 10:00),
the picture and sound become momentarily
in progress.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tape
or a TV broadcast?
distorted where the first program ends and the
second program begins. Is this a malfunction?
A. Yes, but while you are setting the timer you will not
see the tape’s or broadcast program’s picture as it is
replaced by the on-screen menu. (The sound from
the tape or broadcast program will be heard during
the timer setting.)
A. No. This is normal.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. Other than preventing further recording, what
effect does removing the safety tab have?
A. It disables marking of index codes.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. Sometimes, during index search, the VCR cannot
find the program I want to see. Why not?
A. There may be index codes too close together.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Q. During playback, on-screen display sometimes
jitters. Why does this happen?
A. If the condition of the tape being played back is not
good, jittering of the video (including on-screen
display) may occur.
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List of terms
This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.
A
H
T
Accidental erasure prevention 26
AUDIO MONITOR 42
Audio Monitor 23
Host channel 8
Tape speed 25, 44
Time counter 22, 26
Time zone selection 11
Timer recording
Canceling 37
Changing 37
Checking 37
I
Index Search 24
Auto Daylight Saving Time 11
AUTO SP = EP TIMER 41
AUTO TIMER 40
Automatic tracking 23
AV COMPU-LINK 42
Instant Review 24
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 26
L
Express 34
Guide channel setting 32
VCR Plus+ 30
Language setting 9
B
M
Basic connections
AV connection 6
RF connection 6
S-video connection 6
BLUE BACK 41
Timer warning display 36
Tracking 23
Troubleshooting 56
Manual tracking 23
Multi-Brand Remote
Setting cable box brand 53
Setting DBS receiver brand 54
Setting TV brand 52
Tuner setting
Adding channels 14
Auto Channel Set 13
Deleting channels 14
Manual Channel Set 14
C
N
Cable box control setting 15
Brand 16
Next Function Memory 23
V
Installing Controller 15
Output channel 16
Channel No. indication 26
Clock setting 10
Manual setting 12
Preparation 10
Semiauto setting 11
Clock time 22, 26
Contents 5
O
VCR Plus+ timer programing 30
VIDEO CALIBRATION 40
VIDEO STABILIZER 41
On-screen display 27
P
PBS channel 8
PICTURE CONTROL 40
Playback 21
Plug & Play 8
24HR quick programing 36
2ND AUDIO RECORD 41
Counter reset 22, 26
R
REAR AUX INPUT 43
Recording 25
Repeat play 22
D
DBS receiver control setting 18
Brand 19
Installing Controller 18
Output channel 19
S
S-VHS MODE 42
Satellite Auto Recording 44
Special effect playback
Frame-by-Frame Playback 29
High-Speed Picture Search 28
How to use the JOG dial 28
How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS
buttons 29
E
Editing
From a camcorder 46
From another VCR 48
To another VCR 48
Express timer programing 34
Picture Search 28
Skip Search 29
Slow Motion Playback 29
Still Picture Playback 29
Variable-Speed Picture Search 28
Specifications 65
F
FRONT AUX INPUT 43
Function Set screen 39
G
Guide channel 32
SUPERIMPOSE 40
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Front panel (HR-S5900U/5910U)
FF
REW
PLAY
POWER
–
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
REC LINK
A.DUB
S VIDEO
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
SP EP
VCR
S-VHS ET
INSERT
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
Front panel (HR-S3900U/3910U)
FF
REW
PLAY
POWER
–
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
REC LINK
DISPLAY
SP / EP
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
SP EP
VCR
S-VHS ET
REC
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
POWER button : ੬ pg. 21, 25
Cassette loading slot
PLAY ( # ) button : ੬ pg. 21
INSERT button
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) : ੬ pg. 51
A.DUB button
Advanced JOG dial : ੬ pg. 21, 25, 28
S VIDEO input connector (ONLY FOR
HR-S5900U/5910U) : ੬ pg. 46, 50
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U) : ੬ pg. 49
24HR QUICK PROGRAM button : ੬ pg. 36
REC ( ¶ ) button : ੬ pg. 25, 26
AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors : ੬ pg. 49, 50
S VHS ET button and lamp : ੬ pg. 27
REC LINK button and lamp : ੬ pg. 44
Front display panel : ੬ pg. 62
PAUSE ( 8 ) button : ੬ pg. 25, 29
STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) button : ੬ pg. 21, 25
SP/EP button (ONLY FOR HR-S3900U/3910U) :
੬ pg. 25, 31, 35
Remote sensor
DISPLAY button
(ONLY FOR HR-S3900U/3910U) : ੬ pg. 22, 26
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Front display panel
SP
VCR
Symbolic Mode Indicators
Tape speed indicators
Program start time and stop time indicator :
੬ pg. 36
STILL:
SLOW:
PLAY:
Timer mode indicator : ੬ pg. 31, 35
Tape remaining time indicator : ੬ pg. 22, 26
S-VHS indicator : ੬ pg. 21, 27
VCR mode indicator : ੬ pg. 25, 26
Cassette mark
Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1” and “F-1”)
Counter reading : ੬ pg. 22, 26
Clock time : ੬ pg. 22, 26
FF/REW VARIABLE
SHUTTLE SEARCH:
RECORD:
RECORD PAUSE:
AUDIO DUBBING*:
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE*:
INSERT*:
INSERT PAUSE*:
AUDIO DUBBING INSERT*:
AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE*:
* ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/5910U.
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Rear panel
REMOTE
PAUSE/
AV
IN
OUT
ANTENNA IN
R
L
CABLE
BOX
COMPU
-LINK
AUDIO
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
TV OUT
S
V
I
VIDEO
D
E
O
AC power cord : ੬ pg. 6
CABLE BOX Controller connector :
੬ pg. 15, 18
ANTENNA IN terminal : ੬ pg. 6
S VIDEO IN connector : ੬ pg. 50
S VIDEO OUT connector : ੬ pg. 6
REMOTE PAUSE/AV COMPULINK terminal
● REMOTE PAUSE terminal : ੬ pg. 42, 46
● AV COMPULINK terminal : ੬ pg. 42
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors : ੬ pg. 50
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors : ੬ pg. 48
TV OUT terminal : ੬ pg. 6
On-screen display
CH 125
THU 12:00 AM
STEREO –WARNING–
RECORD
PAUSE
SP
SAP TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
(CANCEL)
B - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - + - - - - - E
INDEX 1
NORM
HI–FI
REMAIN
COUNT
10:00
–1:23:45
Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1” and “F-1”)
Day and clock time
VCR operation mode indication
Tape speed indication
STEREO program indication : ੬ pg. 27
SAP (Second Audio Program) indication :
੬ pg. 27
Audio monitor indications : ੬ pg. 23, 42
Timer warning display : ੬ pg. 36
Cassette indication
Tape position indicator : ੬ pg. 22
Index no. indication : ੬ pg. 24
Tape remaining time : ੬ pg. 22, 26
Time counter : ੬ pg. 22, 26
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CABLE/DBS button : ੬ pg. 53, 54
Remote
TV button: ੬ pg. 52
TV/VCR button : ੬ pg. 25, 26, 52
REVIEW button : ੬ pg. 24
Number buttons : ੬ pg. 25, 30, 33
DBS button : ੬ pg. 35
MBRSET
A/B
CABLE/
DBS
TV
POWER
TV/VCR A. MONITOR DISPLAY
CANCEL button : ੬ pg. 31, 37
C. (Counter) RESET button : ੬ pg. 22, 26
STOP +/– button : ੬ pg. 31, 34
START +/– button : ੬ pg. 34
PROG. (Program) button : ੬ pg. 30, 34
PROG. CHECK button : ੬ pg. 37
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
AUX
C. RESET
CANCEL
TIMER
4
0
REW (
1 ) button : ੬ pg. 21, 25, 28
REC ( ¶ ) button : ੬ pg. 25, 26
STOP ( 7 ) button : ੬ pg. 21, 25
MENU button
SHUTTLE PLUS %fi buttons
TV CH +/– buttons : ੬ pg. 52, 53, 54
MBR SET button : ੬ pg. 52, 53, 54
A/B button : ੬ pg. 55
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
CHECK
SP/EP
SKIP SEARCH
PROG
1
PLAY
STOP
POWER button : ੬ pg. 21, 25
A. (Audio) MONITOR button : ੬ pg. 23
(TV Muting) button : ੬ pg. 52
DISPLAY button : ੬ pg. 22, 26
DAILY (M-F) button : ੬ pg. 31, 35
WEEKLY button : ੬ pg. 31, 35
AUX button : ੬ pg. 47, 48, 49, 51
TIMER button : ੬ pg. 31, 35, 37
DATE +/– button : ੬ pg. 34
C
+
SHUTTLE
PLUS
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
CH +/– button : ੬ pg. 25, 34
SKIP SEARCH button : ੬ pg. 29
SP/EP button : ੬ pg. 25, 31, 35
PLAY ( 3 ) button: ੬ pg. 21, 25
FF (
¡ ) button: ੬ pg. 21, 25, 28
The glow-in-the-dark buttons shown in white on the
illustration above are helpful when using the
Remote in darkened rooms.
PAUSE ( 8 ) button: ੬ pg. 25, 29
OK button
ENTER button : ੬ pg. 52, 53, 54
OSD button : ੬ pg. 27
SHUTTLE PLUS 4 ¢ (@ #) button
: ੬ pg. 29
TV VOL +/– button : ੬ pg. 52
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name
can also be used to operate your TV while holding
down TV on the Remote. (੬ pg. 52).
How to use the Remote
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (ª and ·) matched correctly as
indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.
The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of 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.
NOTE:
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
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SPECIFICATIONS
EN
65
GENERAL
TIMER
Power requirement
Power consumption
Power on
: AC 120 V` , 60 Hz
Clock reference
Program capacity
: Quartz
: 1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
: 20 W
: 2.5 W
Power off
Memory backup for timer is not supported.
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Operating position
ACCESSORIES
: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
: –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
: Horizontal only
Provided accessories
: Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2,
S-video cable (4-pin),
RF cable (F-type)
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 283 mm
Weight
: 3.3 kg
Format
: S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard
Maximum recording time
SP
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified
otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
: 210 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
: 630 min. with ST-210 video
cassette
EP
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system
: NTSC-type color signal and
EIA monochrome signal,
525 lines/60 fields
Recording/
Playback system
Usable cassettes
Full-Size VHS
T-30 (ST-30**)
T-60 (ST-60**)
T-90
T-120 (ST-120**)
T-160 (ST-160**)
ST-210**
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head
helical scan system
: 45 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
Horizontal resolution
VHS
: 230 lines
: 400 lines
S-VHS
Frequency range
Normal audio
Hi-Fi audio
: 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
: RCA connectors
Compact VHS*
TC-20 (ST-C20**)
TC-30 (ST-C30**)
TC-40 (ST-C40**)
Input/Output
(IN x 2, OUT x 1)
S-video connectors
For HR-S5900U/5910U:
(IN x 2, OUT x 1)
For HR-S3900U/3910U:
(IN x 1, OUT x 1)
* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be
played on this video recorder. Simply place the
recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter
and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS
cassette.
** This VCR can record on regular VHS and Super
VHS cassettes. While only VHS signals can be
recorded on regular VHS cassettes 1), both VHS
and Super VHS signals can be recorded and
played back using Super VHS cassettes.
TUNER
Tuning system
Channel coverage
VHF
UHF
CATV
RF output
: Frequency-synthesized tuner
: Channels 2–13
: Channels 14–69
: 113 Channels
: Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;
preset to Channel 3 when
shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced
1)
By using the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes on
this VCR.
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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
66
EN
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1-800-537-5722
Dear customer,
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating
the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United
Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering
and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for
which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
10 New Maple Avenue
Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9641
Don't service the product yourself.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you
may contact your local JVC Dealer.
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.
From the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
EN
67
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail
purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS
LABOR
1
YR
90
DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair
and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts
used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products and parts thereof may be
brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and
above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC authorized
service center, please call toll free: (800) 537-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with a copy of
your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center, the name and location
of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1. Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, faulty
installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to
render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if the model or serial number has been
altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2. Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3. Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4. Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5. Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6. Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase;
7. Accessories;
8. Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase)
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO
TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR DETAILS OF
REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
Purchase date:
Name of dealer:
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