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A

Check contents

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in 
“Specifications” (

pg. 19). 

B

Situate VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

C

Connect VCR to TV

RF Connection

A

Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.

B

Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the 
rear of the VCR.

C

Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal 
on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.

AV Connection

(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors

A

Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.

B

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 a S-video input connector

A

Perform “RF Connection” above.

B

Connect a S-video cable between the S VIDEO OUT 
connector on the rear of the VCR and the S-video input 
connector on the TV.

C

Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT connectors 
on the rear of the VCR and the audio input connectors on the 
TV.

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.

D

Perform Plug&Play setup

Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Do not turn on the 
VCR. The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically. 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.

ATTENTION:

If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock 
and tuner channels separately (

pg. 6 – 7).

Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may not 
receive the Auto clock setting data from 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 display panel, perform 
the procedure in “Semiauto Clock Set” (

pg. 6) or “Manual 

Clock Set” (

pg. 6).

If “–:– –” appears on the display panel, 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 the procedure in “Manual Clock Set” 
(

pg. 6) and “Auto Channel Set” (

pg. 7) or “Manual 

Channel Set” (

pg. 7).

E

Set VCR channel

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. Press 

POWER

 to turn off the VCR, then press 

STOP/

EJECT

 (

0

) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. “CH3” 

appears on the display panel. Press 

CH+/–

 on the Remote to select 

“CH3”, “CH4” or “CH–”(OFF), then press 

OK

.

The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if CH3 is 
used for broadcasting in your area.

F

Final preparation for use

Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or 
AV mode) on the TV. You can now perform basic playback or 
basic recording.

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 display panel.

Connections and Plug&Play 
Setting

S-VIDEO

RF cable
(supplied)

Back of VCR

Flat feeder

AC power cord

Audio/video 
cable
(not supplied)

To audio/video 
input connectors

Antenna or cable

Matching transformer

(not supplied)

Coaxial cable

AC outlet

To 75 

 terminal

TV

To S-video input 
connector

S-video cable
(supplied)

During Initial Auto Clock Set

“Aut” blinks.

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed as they are 
scanned and set.

Plug&Play Completed

The current time is displayed.

Summary of Contents for HR-S3901

Page 1: ...OSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120Vd 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRI...

Page 2: ... obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructio...

Page 3: ...ng covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product ha...

Page 4: ...vanced JOG dial S VHS indicator S VIDEO AC power cord A Press OSD OK All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds After that the counter information and RECORD PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode are left displayed on the screen B Press OSD OK again to clear the display The RECORD PAUSE indication is left displayed on the screen Number keys B E CH125 RECORD THU 12 ...

Page 5: ...tely 墌 pg 6 7 Depending on areas or reception conditions the VCR may not receive the Auto clock setting data from 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 display panel perform the procedure in Semiauto Clock Set 墌 pg ...

Page 6: ...ct time zone manually in step 4 4 4 4 ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you D Select time zone Press OK or e to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE then press rt repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN...

Page 7: ...ceive your TV channels through a cable box descrambler and or if you receive satellite channels through DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box or DBS receiver s channel during timer recording NOTES The Controller is not supplied with this unit It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is inc...

Page 8: ...r brand code and perform test Press the appropriate Number keys on the Remote to enter the brand code from the following list then press OK or e For cable box If the cable box s channel changes to 9 setting is complete Press OK If the cable box s channel does not change to 9 A Press rt to move the highlight bar arrow to NO then press OK or e B Repeat step 0 0 0 0 until the cable box s channel chan...

Page 9: ... Pause playback and view still picture Press PAUSE 9 Press PLAY 4 to resume normal playback OR Push the JOG dial Push the JOG dial again to resume normal playback NOTE During still picture vertical vibration may appear on the TV screen Press CH on the remote to get a clearer picture Pause and Frame by Frame playback Press PAUSE 9 to pause then press 2or 6 or PAUSE 9 repeatedly Press PLAY 4 to resu...

Page 10: ...ay press 2or 6 repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on the screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON 墌 pg 15 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant Review 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 begi...

Page 11: ... recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours The VCR shuts off after recording is finished To cancel an ITR press STOP 8 on the Remote or STOP EJECT 0 on the VCR Watching one program while recording another During recording If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection 墌 pg 5 to view pictures from the VCR press TV VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode indicator go...

Page 12: ...reen Press rt to move the highlight bar arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL SET then press OK or e C Input guide channel number Press rtor the Number keys to select the VCR Plus guide channel number as shown in the TV listing then press OK or e D Input receiving channel number Press rtor the Number keys to select the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received then press OK or e ...

Page 13: ...he display panel for about 5 seconds Press SP EP again to change the setting while tape speed is displayed D Push the JOG dial Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to select the channel then press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM The VCR turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel NOTES If Err appears on the display panel repeat the above steps again When a menu screen is shown you cannot us...

Page 14: ...LAY the display panel shows the channel number and the clock time alternatively You can change display in the stop or recording mode or during rewind fast forward When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON 墌 pg 15 and DISPLAY on the Remote is pressed time counter and tape remaining time will appear on the TV screen To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote Function settings You can use the other us...

Page 15: ...ged 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 When this function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode 䡵 SUPERIMPOSE ON OFF When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on screen display appears on the...

Page 16: ...ts linked via their AV COMPULINK connectors becomes possible When this function is set to OFF you can use this terminal as the remote PAUSE terminal If your 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 between the remote PAUSE terminal and the EDIT connector on the camcorder NOTE Refer to th...

Page 17: ... VCR s channels only Changing Remote Control Code 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...

Page 18: ... on the rear panel set REAR AUX INPUT to VIDEO E 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 墌 pg 15 F Start playback Press PLAY 4 on the playback VCR G Start recording Press REC 7 on the recording VCR Editing To audio video input This VCR Another VCR To AUDIO VIDEO IN To AUDIO VIDEO OUT To audio video output When using t...

Page 19: ...e color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields Recording Playback system DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution VHS 230 lines S VHS 400 lines Frequency range Normal audio 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Input Output RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 S video connectors IN x 1 OUT x 1 TUNER Tuning system Frequency sy...

Page 20: ...rd safety tab is intact The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording will not work The clock and or the timer program have been set incorrectly Set the clock and or timer program correctly The timer is not engage...

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