JVC HR-S9400U, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...H POWER ENTER PLAY STOP OSD DAILY M F AUX C RESET CH SKIP CANCEL TV VOL CH SP EP DISPLAY TV VCR VIDEO TV CABLE DBS VCR TIMER WEEKLY A 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 B REW REC FF PAUSE ADD MENU OK MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 8 S E ARCH SLOW SLOW SEAR C H FF REW PLAY POWER MENU STOP EJECT REW FF CH OK L dB 20 15 10 8 4 6 2 0 2 4 6 8 R dB 20 15 10 8 4 6 2 0 2 4 6 8 H M S R E C SAP PAUSE ST PLAY ITR TIMER VI...

Page 2: ...on openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a...

Page 3: ... paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 5 Ventilation 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 simi...

Page 4: ... explained in the manual This section also illustrates the controls and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the remote control The Z 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 BEFOR...

Page 5: ...R NEW VCR 6 Connections 6 Basic Connections 6 S VIDEO Connection 7 INITIAL SETTINGS 8 Clock 8 Advanced Auto Clock Set 8 Clock Setting 9 Preparation 9 Semi Auto 10 Manual 11 Auto 11 Language 12 Tuner 13 Set Receivable Channels 13 Add Or Delete A Channel 15 Cable Box Control 16 Situate And Connect Controller 16 Set Cable Box Output Channel 17 Set Cable Box Brand 18 VCR Plus Setup 20 DBS Receiver Con...

Page 6: ...irst connected to the VCR Z pg 8 If Auto is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is powered on the clock is being set automatically Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before powering on the VCR FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE 5 Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration You can now ...

Page 7: ...e control to set your TV to the AV mode Z pg 60 S VIDEO Connection CONNECT VCR TO TV a Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of Basic Connections Z pg 6 b Connect the S Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the S VIDEO IN jack on the TV Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Antenna or Cable AC Outlet Audio Video Cable supplied S Video Cable ...

Page 8: ... by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock NOT SET PM SET Before the clock is set AUTO blinks on the display After setting the current time appears in hours and minutes The Advanced Auto Clock Set function will normally set the clock correctly However 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...

Page 9: ...on screen display language to Spanish French and back to English If necessary see Language on page 12 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN 3 At the Main Menu screen place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET 3 by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press OK ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE SELECT SCREEN 4 Place the arrow at the Function Set 3 screen next to OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press OK...

Page 10: ...eed through numbers and stop when the desired number appears Press MENU and the Semi Auto Clock Set screen reappears NOTES For cable box users Select AUTO or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels and set the cable box to the PBS channel There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data SELECT TIME ZONE 8 You can select the zone automatically or manually by ...

Page 11: ... Time Press OK after AM PM and D S T settings Set D S T to ON to set the D S T according to the VCR s clock or to OFF if D S T doesn t apply to you When you re finished with this set up procedure press MENU to start the clock NOTE CH5 and TIME SCAN 5 can be used to perform all operations In this case press OK after each setting MAKE CORRECTIONS 7 To change any of the settings press OK or TIME SCAN...

Page 12: ...ppear in English If you want to see them in Spanish or French place the arrow next to LANGUAGE SELECT by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press OK SELECT LANGUAGE 5 At the Language Select screen place the arrow next to the desired language by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen MENU OK POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel...

Page 13: ...s from an external antenna select TV If you receive your TV channels from a cable TV system select CATV Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press MENU to return to the Tuner Set screen OK CH Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode POWER MENU CH OK POWER MENU TIME SCAN MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 FUNCTION SET ...

Page 14: ...ssigned to the CH5 buttons and non receivable channels are skipped NOTES At the end of Auto Channel Set SCAN COM PLETED appears on screen If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the band setting and connections and start again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary AUTO CHANNEL SET TV CH 2 ADD SCANNING PRESS MENU TO END OK TIME SCAN ME...

Page 15: ... SPCL special is necessary for tuning on certain CATV systems ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN 4 Place the arrow next to MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press OK STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL 5 Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press ADD to add or CH SKIP to delete Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip RETURN TO...

Page 16: ...IN connector on the rear of your VCR Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box RF output see page 18 also NOTE Refer to your cable box s instruction manual during connection CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR 4 Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR About Your Cable Box This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box The VCR s Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your C...

Page 17: ...UT SCREEN 5 Press CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 to place the arrow next to CABLE BOX OUTPUT then press OK VCR PLUS SET UP GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL MAP CABLE BOX OUTPUT CABLE BOX BRAND SET PRESS 5 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode POWER MENU OK CH POWER CH OK TIME SCAN MENU MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 FUNCTION SET 3 R...

Page 18: ...SET PRESS 5 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Set Cable Box Brand CABLE BOX BRAND SET 1 PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END OK MENU CH OK NUMBER CH MENU TIME SCAN TURN ON CABLE BOX 1 Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable Box ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN 2 At the VCR Plus Set Up screen press CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 to place the arrow next to CABLE BOX BRAND SET then press OK ENTER ...

Page 19: ... start of timer recording For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Control ler please contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 MENU 8 0 7 9 MENU RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 4 Press MENU as many times as necessary You can now set up the VCR Plus feature Z pg 20 BRAND CODE ARCHER 49 52 53 54 CABLEVIEW 49 53 CITIZEN 49 53 CURTIS 9 10 62 63 DIAMOND 52 53 54 EAGLE 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 EASTERN ...

Page 20: ...each station for purposes of VCR Plus programming Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are the same as the channel number on which each is received by your VCR or cable box SPECIAL NOTES FOR CABLE SUBSCRIBERS In many instances cable TV stations have VCR Plus Guide Channel numbers that DO NOT match the number of the channel on ...

Page 21: ...e Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing Then press OK 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 16 17 and re perform the procedure OK TIME SCAN CH NUMBER CH OK MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 FUNCTION SET 3 R A EDIT PRESS 5 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END VCR...

Page 22: ...Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel numbers you input appear on the screen in ascending order Check to ensure you ve entered them correctly If you entered more than 10 sets of numbers press OK to see the next set of numbers Guide Channel Map contains only the Guide Channels and VCR or CABLE channels that you entered RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 10 Press MENU as many times as necessary You can no...

Page 23: ...e need for a separate DBS Receiver Remote Control Unit 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 Control unit refer to page 62 To set up the Controller go to page 24 CABLE BOX DBS receiver Controller suggested locations Your VCR DBS ...

Page 24: ...nected to your VCR using an RF connection press CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 to place the arrow next to the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output 3 4 If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors press CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 to place the arrow next to ON LINE RETURN TO FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN 6 Press MENU MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 FUN...

Page 25: ... the type of DBS receiver it is possible that the Controller will not work with it If your DBS receiver doesn t respond to the code you can t 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 of timer recording The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller duri...

Page 26: ... ring to the right START PLAYBACK 3 Press PLAY STOP PLAYBACK 4 Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette 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 Compact VHS TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette ...

Page 27: ...TART RECORDING 4 Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the VCR s front panel PAUSE RESUME RECORDING 5 Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording During record pause you can change the recording channel by using the CH5 buttons or NUMBER keys STOP RECORDING 6 Press STOP or STOP EJECT Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette Turn on the TV and select the VCR cha...

Page 28: ...he search speed is 7 times normal playback speed with SP recordings and 21 times normal with EP recordings TimeScan will be automatically engaged during high speed search with an SP recorded tape If during high speed search the tape speed changes from SP to EP the search mode will change to EP TimeScan Press TIME SCAN for the opposite direction or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the opposite di...

Page 29: ...2 9 index codes away press TIME SCAN or repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON Z pg 31 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located If necessary press REW or FF when play starts to search visually to find the very beginning of the desired program NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and the...

Page 30: ...ss OK ACTIVATE VIDEO STABILIZER 4 Place the arrow next to ON by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTES Regardless of the setting this function has no effect with SP recordings during recording and during special effects playback When you finish viewing the tape be sure to set it back to OFF Turning the VCR s power on or inserting a cassett...

Page 31: ... INDEX 1 NORM MEMORY OFF HI FI COUNT 1 23 45 Tuned in channel or AUX iliary mode When the channel is changed the new channel is displayed on the screen for 5 seconds Clock time Tape position indicator Operation mode When the operation mode is changed the new mode is displayed RECORD 5 sec PLAY 5 sec FF REW 5 sec when engaged from Stop mode RECORD PAUSE for as long as Pause is engaged and ITR 5 sec...

Page 32: ...E SCAN 5 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary AUDIO MONITOR HI FI NORM MIX PRESS 5 TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 FUNCTION SET 3 R A EDIT PRESS 5 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END FUNCTION 1 AUDIO MONITOR TIMESCAN AUDIO AUX INPUT TAPE DUB MODE CA RECORD CA PLAYBACK HI FI REC LEVEL PRESS 5 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END MENU O...

Page 33: ...me Channel number is not displayed during playback Counter Memory When REW or FF is pressed with the Counter Memory activated the tape will return to the counter position zero ACTIVATE COUNTER MEMORY 1 Press C RESET during playback at a point you want to have quick access to later The counter reads 0H 00M 00S Then press C MEMORY The Counter Memory indicator in the front display panel lights RETURN...

Page 34: ...0S instead of at the beginning of the tape press C MEMORY so that the counter memory indicator appears on the front display panel before pressing REW or FF AV COMPU LINK Playback Your VCR is compatible with JVC s AV COMPU LINK components including amplifiers or receivers and televisions AV COMPU LINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo nents that are linked via their AV COMPU L...

Page 35: ...record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically Linked components are turned on and the TV set to its AV mode automatically NOTE Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Please refer to the TV s instruction manual when making this connection SPECIAL FUNCTION R A EDIT PAUSE AV COMPU LINK PRESS 5 TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END VIDEO OUT AV COMPU LINK Television FUNCTI...

Page 36: ...pg 37 fast motions with TimeScan Z pg 38 during the commercial groups that were marked in step 2 When Commercial Advance is forwarding the tape to skip over commercials CA SKIP will be displayed in the top right corner of the TV screen Commercial Program Program MARK MARK Commercial Commercial Playback Playback Forward fast motion playback TimeScan Commercial group NOTES The Commercial Advance Rec...

Page 37: ...CAN AUDIO AUX INPUT TAPE DUB MODE CA RECORD CA PLAYBACK HI FI REC LEVEL PRESS 5 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END CA Commercial Advance RECORD and CA PLAYBACK are set to OFF at the factory To set Commercial Advance perform the following steps to set CA RECORD to ON and CA PLAYBACK to AUTO MAIN MENU PROGRAM SET TUNER SET FUNCTION SET 1 FUNCTION SET 2 FUNCTION SET 3 R A EDIT PRESS 5 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO EN...

Page 38: ...TLE INDICATOR PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES cont ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH 1 During playback or still turn the VCR s TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring It remains at that position even after you release it Each time it passes a click position the playback speed changes Refer to the chart on pg 39 for playback speeds OR During playback press TIME SCAN or To increase the speed in the forward direction pr...

Page 39: ...per part of the picture may be distorted Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback When the playback direction is reversed it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard Speed Names of speci...

Page 40: ...essing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press OK ACCESS TIMESCAN AUDIO SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to TIMESCAN AUDIO by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press OK SELECT MODE 4 Place the arrow next to ON or OFF by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU as many times as necessary TIMESCAN AUDIO ON OFF PRESS 5 TO SELECT PRESS MENU TO END MENU OK CH CH MENU OK TIME SCAN FUNCTION 1 A...

Page 41: ... OSD T V V C R C RESET DISPLAY Display Tape Remaining Time DISPLAY COUNTER INFORMATION 1 Press OSD All indications corresponding to the VCR s current status are displayed for 5 seconds The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time DISPLAY TAPE REMAINING TIME 2 Press DISPLAY until REMAIN appears on screen The approximate tape remaining time appears on the TV screen and VCR d...

Page 42: ... S VHS the S VHS indicator will light then perform the steps 1 5 below to set the S VHS MODE to OFF the S VHS indicator will go out The VHS recording mode will be selected ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET 2 by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press OK ACCESS S VHS MODE SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next t...

Page 43: ...H OK MENU To Record SAP Programs ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN 2 Place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET 2 by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press OK ACCESS 2ND AUDIO SCREEN 3 Place the arrow next to 2ND AUDIO by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 then press OK SELECT MODE 4 Place the arrow next to ON by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 RETURN TO N...

Page 44: ... the arrow next to MANUAL by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING LEVEL 5 Press FF or REW To move the on screen s audio levels by one division of the scale press FF or REW briefly for 5 times in succession To move the audio levels faster keep FF or REW presssed Adjust the recording level while watching the VCR s audio level meters Set the level so that maximum volume causes the meter...

Page 45: ...u want to record for more than 30 minutes press REC to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes NOTES You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR s front panel After you set the ITR time the previous display reappears To check the remaining time press REC once during record ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds Be careful not to press ...

Page 46: ...rn to the normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons and re perform the timer programming procedure from the beginning 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 OK NUMBER CANCEL ILLUMI GUIDE TIMER RECORDING cont MENU LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is present The VCR s power comes on automatically ACCESS VCR PLUS SCREEN 2 To use the Illumi Guide feature press ILLUMI GUIDE The MENU REW PLAY a...

Page 47: ...ress OK or TIME SCAN until the item you want to change begins to blink Then press the appropriate NUMBER keys CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 to obtain the desired setting RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen Z pg 51 ENGAGE TIMER MODE 8 Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically NOTES To disengage the timer before recording starts pres...

Page 48: ...e remote control s signal is not received by the VCR press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons and re perform the timer programming procedure from the beginning 8 LOAD A CASSETTE 1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load The VCR comes on and the counter is reset automatically ACCE...

Page 49: ...he week must be entered MAKE CORRECTIONS 6 To change any of the settings press OK or TIME SCAN until the item you want to change begins blinking Then set as in step 5 If you are using the Illumi Guide feature OK blinks when the following buttons are lit NUMBER keys 0 9 TIME SCAN CANCEL and MENU RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 7 Press MENU as many times as necessary Press just once to access the Auto Timer...

Page 50: ...RAM SET then press OK CHECK PROGRAM INFORMATION 4 Press CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 to check the programs in succession Check And Cancel Programs CANCEL A PROGRAM 5 Press CANCEL Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 6 Press MENU as many times as necessary If there are still programs remaining go to step 7 RE ENGAGE TIMER 7 Press TIMER again To Cancel A Program TIME SCAN ME...

Page 51: ...proce dure Z pg 47 or in step 7 in the On Screen Timer Programming procedure Z pg 49 press MENU SELECT MODE 2 Place the arrow next to your choice ON or OFF by pressing CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 3 Press MENU as many times as necessary NOTE For safety when AUTO TIMER is set to OFF all other VCR functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged To disengage the timer press TIMER...

Page 52: ... A CASSETTE 2 Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE 3 Press NUMBER key 0 to set to AUX ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 4 Press MENU as many times as necessary If you re using a JVC Master Edit Control equipped camcorder step 5 If not step 9 ACCESS FUNCTION SET 2 SCREEN 5 Press CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 to place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET 2 then press OK ACCESS SPEC...

Page 53: ... you finish editing If you use a cable box or a DBS receiver connected to one of the VCR s auxiliary input connectors be sure to select again the required input at the AUX Input screen when you finish editing 8 MENU CH 0 CH MENU OK TIME SCAN RETURN TO MAIN MENU SCREEN 8 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET 1 SCREEN 9 Press CH5 or TIME SCAN 5 to place the arrow next to FUNCTION...

Page 54: ...PLAYER 5 Set to its play mode NOTE If the player is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set SUPERIMPOSE to OFF before pressing PLAY Z pg 31 START RECORDER 6 Set to its record mode NOTES It is not possible to set both TAPE DUB MODE and DYNAMIC CONTRAST to ON Be sure to set TAPE DUB MODE back to OFF when you finish editing If you use a cable box or a DBS receiver connected to one of...

Page 55: ...ss PLAY to resume dubbing END AUDIO DUBBING 6 Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR and engage the audio component s Stop mode Pre recorded tape Audio dubbed tape Normal audio track Video Hi Fi audio track STOP PLAY A D U B PAUSE Audio cable Audio component CD player etc NOTES When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing the normal soundtrack is automatically selected If you wish to hear the H...

Page 56: ...n To select the correct AUX input connector follow steps 4 9 11 15 from the Edit From A Camcorder section Z pg 52 LOCATE END POINT 3 Load the recording cassette into your VCR and play it back to determine the edit out point the end of the segment to be replaced using the JOG TIME SCAN SHUTTLE controls or TIME SCAN and PAUSE RESET THE COUNTER 4 Press C RESET to change the counter display to 0H00M00...

Page 57: ...nt press C RESET FOR AV INSERT EDITING If you want to replace the picture Hi Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time In step 6 above after you press INSERT press A DUB also REC and PLAY blink and PAUSE lights up on the display panel NOTES Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab has been removed In insert editing the recording speed SP EP is deter...

Page 58: ...R A EDIT connector instead The Mini plug cable is a mono 3 5 mm mini plug to mono 3 5 mm mini plug connector PREPARE FOR EDITING 2 Perform steps 2 9 13 15 on page 52 Edit From A Camcorder NOTE If you mistakenly select AV COMPU LINK in step 7 on page 52 an error message appears when you finish step 6 Make sure R A EDIT PAUSE is selected before you continue LOAD SOURCE CASSETTE 3 Insert the source c...

Page 59: ...PROGRAM FULL appears on the R A EDIT screen To cancel a program see page 50 RM V403U Multi Brand R A Edit Controller Not supplied By connecting this controller to your VCR s R A EDIT connec tor you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non JVC VCR The controller is compatible with various major VCR brands For compatible systems and availability please consult your JVC de...

Page 60: ...this step until you replace your remote control s batteries PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other OPERATE TV 4 First press POWER on the remote to see if the TV s power goes off as it should If it does try other operations The POWER TV VCR CH5 VOL and NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to operate the TV For some brands of TV you must press E...

Page 61: ...he cable box For some brands of cable box you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys To return the remote to VCR control set the TV CABLE DBS VCR switch to VCR NOTES You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and the cable box brand for your Controller Z pg 18 separately The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your remote control is different from the li...

Page 62: ...receiver s power goes off as it should If it does try other functions CH5 and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the DBS receiver For some brands of DBS receiver you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys To return the remote to VCR control set the TV CABLE DBS VCR switch to VCR NOTES You must set the DBS receiver brand for your remote control and the DBS receiver brand for your...

Page 63: ...OWER button on the front panel To cancel Child Lock press and hold POWER on the remote to turn the VCR on During timer recording pressing TIMER also cancels Child Lock NOTES When Child Lock is engaged make sure to keep the remote control out of the reach of children Timer recording of programs that were previously set can be performed while the Child Lock is engaged The feature remains in effect a...

Page 64: ...he JLIP ID number perform the following steps 1 2 4 5 3 6 8 0 7 9 8 OK NUMBER MENU CH OK CH TIME SCAN MENU J terminal ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 1 Press MENU as many times as necessary ACCESS FUNCTION SET 3 SCREEN 2 Press CH5 or TIME SCAN5 to place the arrow next to FUNCTION SET 3 then press OK ACCESS JLIP ID NO SET SCREEN 3 Press CH5 or TIME SCAN5 to place the arrow next to JLIP ID NO SET then press...

Page 65: ...MPTOM 1 The cassette gets stuck partway during loading and is ejected 2 The tape stops during rewind or fast forward CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette Press C MEMORY to disengage the Counter Memory mode and extin guish the indicator SYMPTOM 1 The tape is...

Page 66: ...sette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact Check the programmed data and re program as necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program Connect the Controller correctly Z pg 16 After confirming your cable box s out...

Page 67: ...anning channels some of them are skipped over 2 The channel can t be changed 3 The remote control won t operate my TV or cable box or DBS receiver 4 Even though Auto or Semi Auto clock setting has been selected the clock is incorrect POSSIBLE CAUSE Those channels have been preset to be skipped Recording is in progress The TV CABLE DBS VCR switch is set to the wrong position The clock setting data ...

Page 68: ...ators sometimes jitter Why does this happen A If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen indicators may occur RECORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the ...

Page 69: ...9 Insert Cassette 26 Instant ReView 29 ITR Instant Timer Recording 45 J Jog Dial 28 L Language Selection 12 M Main Menu 9 Manual Channel Setting 15 Manual Clock Setting 11 Manual Tracking 29 MBR Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 60 N Next Function Memory 34 O On Screen Display 31 On Screen Timer Programming 48 On Screen Timer Recording 48 Override Auto Clock Setting 9 P PBS Channel 8 Playback 26 R R...

Page 70: ...9 4 Record REC Button Z pg 27 5 Pause Button Z pg 28 6 INDEX ERASE Button Z pg 29 7 Audio Dubbing A DUB Button Z pg 55 8 INSERT Button Z pg 56 9 Recording Speed SP EP Button Z pg 27 0 Cassette Loading Slot Stop Eject Button Z pg 26 Play Button Z pg 26 TIME SCAN Indicator Z pg 38 TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Ring Z pg 38 TIME SCAN SHUTTLE Indicator Z pg 38 JOG Dial Z pg 28 S VHS VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors Z...

Page 71: ...nput Connector Z pg 54 7 PAUSE SPECIAL FUNCTION Connector Remote PAUSE Connector Z pg 52 AV COMPU LINK Connector Z pg 34 Random Assemble Editing Connector Z pg 58 8 CABLE BOX Connector Z pg 16 23 9 Channel 3 4 Switch Z pg 6 0 TV OUT Connector Z pg 6 9 Clock Display Z pg 8 0 Channel Display AU for AUX mode Counter Display Z pg 26 Child Lock Indicator Z pg 63 Multi Channel TV Sound Indicators Z pg 4...

Page 72: ...on Z pg 31 DAILY Timer Recording Button Z pg 47 WEEKLY Timer Recording Button Z pg 47 TIMER Button Z pg 47 Channel CH 5 Buttons Z pg 27 TV VCR Button Z pg 41 q TV CABLE DBS VCR Switch Z pg 60 w Fast Forward FF Button Z pg 26 e PAUSE Button Z pg 28 r STOP Button Z pg 26 t SKIP SEARCH Button Z pg 39 y OK Button Z pg 9 u TIME SCAN Button Z pg 38 i ILLUMI GUIDE Button Z pg 46 Installing Batteries 1 Op...

Page 73: ...lution 240 lines VHS 400 lines S VHS 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 INx2 OUTx1 TUNER Tuning system Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage VHF Channels 2 13 UHF Channels 14 69 CATV 113 Channels RF output Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced TIM...

Page 74: ...L HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return a...

Page 75: ...d 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...

Page 76: ...T 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD U U C Printed in Japan 0297HOV UN YP JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 JVC CANADA INC 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7 ...