Cautions: Dear Customer
Cautions: Dear Customer
Cautions: Dear Customer
Setting ................................................12
VCR Plus+
Setting
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.
To ensure that VCR Plus+ timer recording operates correctly, it is
necessary to set the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Set for each
station.
If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting stations
channel number has been changed, perform the following steps to
set the correct guide channel number.
A Access Main Menu screen, then Initial Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to move the highlight bar
(arrow) to INITIAL SET, then press OK or e.
B Access Guide Channel Set screen
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to GUIDE
CHANNEL SET, then press OK or e.
C Input guide channel number
Press rt or 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 rt or the Number keys to select the
number of the channel on which the guide
channels broadcasts are received, then
press OK or e.
Repeat steps 3 33 3 and 4 44 4 for each instance.
E Return to normal screen
Press MENU on the Remote.
VCR Plus+
Timer Programing
The PlusCode programing numbers are
the numbers next to the program in
most TV listing.
Load a cassette with the record safety
tab intact. The VCR turns on, and the
counter is reset, automatically.
A Press PROG. on the Remote to access
the PlusCode No. screen.
B Press the appropriate Number keys
to input the PlusCode number, then
press OK or e. Check to make sure the
setting is accurate on the Program screen.
If the Guide Channel Set screen
appears after pressing OK, press the
Number keys, CH+/ or rt 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.
To set the tape speed, press SP/EP.
To change the stop time, press STOP+/.
To timer-record daily (MondayFriday) or weekly serials,
press DAILY (M-F) (Number key 8) or WEEKLY (Number
key 9). Pressing the button again makes the DAILY or
WEEKLY display disappear.
If you made a mistake, press CANCEL to access the PlusCode
No. screen again.
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 PlusCode No. screen reappears.
C Press OK or PROG..
If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP
appears, see Program overlap warning display (pg. 14).
D Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and # is
displayed on the display panel.
Timer Recording
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH: 6
VCR CH :
PRESS NUMBER KEY (09)
OR ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH: 6
VCR CH : 47
PRESS NUMBER KEY (09)
OR ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PLUSCODE NO.
PRESS NUMBER KEY (09)
PRESS (+/) TO SET
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
PROGRAM 1
(PLUSCODE NO. 12345678)
START STOP
8:00PM 10:00PM
DATE CH
12/24/02 12 SP
TUE
PRESS (8=DAILY, 9=WEEKLY
STOP+/ = STOP TIME, SP/EP)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
PRESS NUMBER KEY (09)
THEN (OK)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PLUSCODE NO.
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CH: 12
VCR CH :
PRESS NUMBER KEY (09)
OR ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
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Express Timer Programing
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The VCR turns
on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
A Press PROG. on the Remote to access the PlusCode No. screen.
B Press START+/ once to access
Program screen.
Press START+/, STOP+/, DATE+/ or
CH+/ repeatedly to enter the start
time, stop time, date or channel.
Press and hold START+/ or STOP+/
to increase the time in 30-minute
intervals.
To set the tape speed, press SP/EP.
To timer-record daily (MondayFriday) or weekly serials,
press DAILY (M-F) (Number key 8) or WEEKLY (Number
key 9). Pressing the button again makes the DAILY or
WEEKLY display disappear.
If you are using a DBS receiver and
DBS RECEIVER SET is set to ON,
the band indication appears under
the channel number indication.
(Refer to Cable Box and/or DBS
Receiver Control Setting (pg. 7).)
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).
DBS: To timer-record a satellite broadcast received through
a DBS receiver.
If the channel number entered requires that the band be set
and 7=DBS is displayed on the screen, press Number key
7 to select DBS.
C Press OK or PROG..
If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP
appears, see Program overlap warning display (pg. 14).
D Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and # is
displayed on the display panel.
24HR Quick Programing
You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours
using the JOG dial on the VCR.
Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact. The VCR turns
on, and the counter is reset, automatically.
A Press 24HR QUICK PROGRAM on the VCR.
$ starts blinking on the display panel.
B Turn the JOG dial to the left or right to set
the start time.
One click stop of the JOG dial changes
the time in 5-minute intervals.
C Push the JOG dial. starts blinking on
the display panel. Turn the JOG dial to the
left or right to set the stop time.
To set the tape speed, press SP/EP. The
current setting for the tape speed appears
on the 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 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.
To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby
mode
Press TIMER, then press POWER 1. After you use the VCR, press
TIMER again to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode.
Checking, canceling or changing program settings
A Disengage timer
Press TIMER, then press POWER 1.
When AUTO TIMER is set to ON (pg. 15), you do not
have to press TIMER.
B Access Program Check screen
Press PROG. CHECK.
C Access Program screen
Press PROG. CHECK again. Each time you
press PROG. CHECK, the next programs
Program screen appears.
D 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+/, DAILY (M-F) (Number key 8),
WEEKLY (Number key 9) and/or SP/EP when the Program
screen on which you want to make changes is shown.
E Return to normal screen
Press PROG. CHECK repeatedly until no Program screen is
shown.
F Reengage timer recording standby mode
Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and # is
displayed on the display panel.
When AUTO TIMER is set to ON (pg. 15), the timer
recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn
off the VCR.
PROGRAM 1
START STOP
: AM : AM
DATE CH
/ / SP
PRESS (+/, SP/EP, 8=DAILY
9=WEEKLY), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
PROGRAM 1
START STOP
8:00AM 9:00AM
DATE CH
12/24/02 110 SP
TUE DBS
PRESS (+/, SP/EP, 8=DAILY
9=WEEKLY, 7=DBS), THEN (0K)
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
Start time
Stop time
Channel number
PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT
PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
2 10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
3 11:30P 1:00 125 12/25
4
5
6
7
8
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Program overlap warning display
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.
Example:
Program 1 (you have just made) and Program 4 overlap each other
A Select program to modify
Press rt, then press OK or e.
You can only select one of the
overlapping programs.
If you do not mind this overlap, press
PROG. to finish the timer program
setting. The program starting earlier or
program with the lower program number will be recorded.
B 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+/, DAILY (M-F) (Number
key 8), WEEKLY (Number key 9) and/or SP/EP when the
Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown,
then press OK or e.
If the overlap is not yet solved, the conflicting programs will be
shown on the Program check screen. Repeat the above steps
again.
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
recording standby mode at that time. Press
TIMER to put the VCR into timer recording
standby mode. To clear the display, press CANCEL on the Remote.
Checking tape position
When you change the VCR operation
mode from the stop mode to fast forward
or rewind mode, or when you perform an
Index Search or Instant Review, the tape
position indicator appears.
The position of q in relation to B (Beginning) or E (End)
shows you where you are on the tape.
Set SUPERIMPOSE to ON (pg. 15).
Changing display information
Each time you press DISPLAY, 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
(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 useful function settings on the Function Set
screen.
A Access Main Menu screen, then
Function Set screen
Press MENU on the Remote. Press rt to
move the highlight bar (arrow) to
FUNCTION SET, then press OK or e.
B Select Function
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to the function you
want to set.
C Change setting
Press OK or e. The default setting is bold in the table below. Press
MENU to return to normal screen.
( , ) THEN ( ) (PROG.) : END
PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
2 10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
3 11:30P 1:00 125 12/25
4 9:00P 10:00 10 12/24
5
6
7
8
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED
PROGRAM OVERLAP
( , ) THEN ( ) (PROG.) : END
PR START STOP CH DATE
1 8:00P 10:00 12 12/24
2 10:00A 10:45 40 12/25
3 11:30P 1:00 125 12/25
4 9:00P 10:00 10 12/24
5
6
7
8
PROGRAM 4
START STOP
9:00PM 10:00PM
DATE CH
12/24/02 10 SP
TUE
PRESS (CANCEL) TO CANCEL
PRESS (OK) TO CONFIRM
PRESS (PROG.) TO END
Other Functions
After a power failure occurs, Function Settings will be reset to
its default setting.
WARNING
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
(CANCEL)
B + + + E
REMAIN 1:00
COUNT 1:23:45
MAIN MENU
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
INITIAL SET
PRESS ( , ), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PREVIOUS PAGE
REAR AUX INPUT VIDEO
SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
PREVIOUS PAGE
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
BLUE BACK ON
2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF
AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI
S-VHS MODE ON
AV COMPU-LINK ON
NEXT PAGE
SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT WITH ( , ) AND (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
FUNCTION
S-VHS ET OFF
VIDEO CALIBRATION ON
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO
AUTO TIMER OFF
SUPERIMPOSE ON
AUTO SP EP TIMER OFF
NEXT PAGE
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S-VHS ET ON/OFF
When this function is set to ON, you can record on VHS
cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this
function can be played back on a S-VHS VCR equipped with the
S-VHS ET function or VHS VCR equipped with the SQPB (S-VHS
QUASI PLAYBACK) function.
When this function is set to ON, the S-VHS indicator lights up
on the display panel.
NOTES:
Before recording, set VIDEO CALIBRATION to ON.
( See below)
You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function while recording,
timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording (pg. 11) or the
VIDEO CALIBRATION function ( See below) is in progress.
The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.
To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures
over a long period of time, S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes
is recommended.
Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET
recordings. On some tapes, picture quality will not improve
even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording
quality before you start important recordings.
VIDEO CALIBRATION ON/OFF
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.
NOTE:
The VCR checks the tape condition for about 7 seconds, then
starts recording. To make sure you record the desired scene or
program completely, perform the following steps:
A Press and hold PAUSE (9), and press REC (7). After about
7 seconds, the VCR re-enters Record Pause mode.
B Press PLAY (4) to start recording.
PICTURE CONTROL AUTO(NORM)/EDIT/SOFT/SHARP
This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality
according to your preference.
AUTO (NORM): Normally select this. Picture quality is adjusted
automatically. When VIDEO CALIBRATION is OFF, NORM
will appear instead of AUTO.
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.
NOTE:
Select EDIT when you are editing tapes. After you finish editing
the tapes, select AUTO.
AUTO TIMER ON/OFF
When this function 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.
When this function is set to OFF:
You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer
recording standby mode.
SUPERIMPOSE ON/OFF
When this function is set to ON, various VCR status information
(on-screen display) appears on the screen.
NOTE:
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.
AUTO SP]EP TIMER ON/OFF
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, Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto
a 120-minute tape
NOTES:
If you have programed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more
programs, do not use this function, but change the tape speed
manually during timer programing.
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.
VIDEO STABILIZER ON/OFF
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.
NOTE:
To watch recordings with close-caption or when you finish
viewing a tape, set this function to OFF.
BLUE BACK ON/OFF
When this function is set to ON, the TV screen becomes all blue
when receiving a channel not in use.
NOTE:
When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals,
set this function to OFF.
2ND AUDIO RECORD ON/OFF
When this function is set to ON;
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.
When this function is set to OFF, the SAP audio cannot be
recorded.
NOTES:
When the channel is changed on the VCR;
The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about
5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.
The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds
if the program is a SAP broadcast.
Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied
by SAP sound.
Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes
SP mode EP mode
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AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI/HI-FI L/HI-FI R/NORM/MIX
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.
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.
MIX: Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed
and played back.
NOTES:
While playing back a monaural tape, sounds on the normal
track will be heard regardless of this setting.
If RF connection (pg. 5) 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. (pg. 9)
S-VHS MODE ON/OFF
You can determine which recording mode either S-VHS mode
or VHS mode is used for recording on S-VHS tapes.
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 (pg. 15).
AV COMPU-LINK ON/OFF
The remote PAUSE/AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel
can be used as either the remote PAUSE terminal or the AV
COMPULINK terminal.
When this function is set to ON, you can use this terminal as
the AV COMPULINK terminal. By connecting other JVCs AV
COMPULINK components, including amplifiers (or receivers)
and televisions, one touch control of the audio and video
components 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 the other components instruction manuals for connection
and its operations.
REAR AUX INPUT VIDEO/S-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 rear panel.
Make sure you select the correct terminal; otherwise, you may fail
in recording (editing) on this VCR.
Satellite Auto Recording
You can automatically record a satellite program which is timer-
programed on your DBS receiver.
A Connect a DBS receiver to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on
the rear panel. You can also connect the cable box if it has a timer.
B Set timer program on DBS receiver referring to its instruction
manual.
C Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact.
D Press SP/EP to set the tape speed. The selected tape speed will
appear on the TV screen.
E Press REC LINK for more than 2 seconds. The VCR turns off
automatically and enter the Satellite Auto Recording standby
mode (L-1 and # light up). When signals come into the
VCR from the DBS receiver, the VCR starts recording (# and
light up and L-1 blinks). When no signals coming in,
recording stops. indicator goes off.
NOTES:
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.
To disengage the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode, press
REC LINK (# lights off).
Depending on the type of satellite receiver, Satellite Auto
Recording may not be compatible.
Child Lock
You can disable the VCR operations. While the VCR is turned on,
press and hold POWER 1 on the Remote for more than
10 seconds. The VCR turns off, CL appears for about 5 seconds
on the display panel.
To release the child lock, press and hold POWER 1 on the
Remote until the VCR turns on.
NOTES:
Pressing TIMER during timer recording, unplugging the AC
power cord or a power outage also releases the child lock.
When the child lock function is in use, keep the Remote out of
the childrens reach.
Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child
lock function activated.
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Multi-Brand Remote Control
This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable
TVs, cable boxes or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers
listed below. Without setting, you can control a JVC TV.
NOTES:
Some units brands have more than one code. If the unit does
not function with a specified code, try other codes.
Depending on the type of unit, some or all functions cannot be
operated using this Remote.
It is not possible to operate a unit not equipped with a remote
sensor.
It is not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and a
DBS receiver at the same time.
Once you have set the Remote to operate the unit, you do not
have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote.
If the batteries of the Remote are discharged, the Remote may
not be able to control the TV, cable box or DBS receiver.
Replace the batteries.
TV Brand Setting
A Turn on TV
Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.
B Set TV brand code
A Press and hold TV.
B Press MBR SET.
C Press the Number keys to enter your TVs brand code.
D Press OK, and release TV. The TV should turn off.
C Operate TV
While holding down TV, press one of the following buttons:
POWER 1, TV/VCR, TV CH+/, ^ (TV Muting), TV VOL+/,
and the Number keys.
For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the
Number keys to enter a channel number.
Cable Box or DBS Receiver Brand Setting
A Turn on cable box or DBS receiver
Turn on the cable box or DBS receiver using the Power button on
the unit or its Remote.
B Enter brand code
A Press and hold CABLE/DBS.
B Press MBR SET.
C Press the Number keys to enter your cable boxs (or DBS
receivers) brand code.
D Press OK, and release CABLE/DBS.
C Operate cable box or DBS receiver
While holding down CABLE/DBS, press one of the following
buttons: POWER 1, TV CH+/, and the Number keys.
For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the
Number keys to enter a channel number.
To change the cable boxs (or DBS receivers) channels, press TV
CH+/ or the Number keys. (The CH+/ button can be used to
change the VCRs 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 using two JVC VCRs, set two
VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can
operate these VCRs separately.
A Set remote control code for Remote
A Press and hold A/B.
B Press the Number key 2.
C Press OK, and release A/B.
The Remote now can transmit B code control signals.
B Check remote control code for VCR
Press and hold 4 on the VCR for more than 5 seconds while the
VCR is turned off. The code currently set appears on the display
panel.
C 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 in step B of 1 11 1.
To control two VCRs with the same Remote
You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control
code for the Remote between A and B ( step A AA A), keeping two
VCRs to different control codes.
To change only the remote control code for the Remote, DO
NOT perform steps B BB B and C CC C.
TV BRAND CODE TV BRAND CODE
JVC
HITACHI
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI
PANASONIC
RCA
SHARP
01, 03
10
02
03
04, 11
05
06
SONY
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SEARS
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
07
12
13
13
08
09
CABLE BOX BRAND CODE
ARCHER
CABLETENNA
CABLEVIEW
CITIZEN
CURTIS
DIAMOND
GC BRAND
GEMINI
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS
HAMLIN
JASCO
JERROLD
NOVAVISION
OAK
PANASONIC
PULSER
RCA
REGAL
REMBRANDT
SAMSUNG
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA
SIGMA
SL MARX
SPRUCER
STARGATE
TELEVIEW
TOCOM
UNIKA
UNIVERSAL
VIDEOWAY
ZENITH
01, 05, 17
01, 17
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
02
01, 17
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
15
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28
10, 18, 23
15
01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15, 28
02
07
13, 14
15, 16, 17, 21, 25
13, 14
10, 18, 23
01, 16, 17
05, 16, 24
02
07
05, 16, 17, 24, 25
13, 14
05, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25
05, 16, 24
01, 04, 16
01, 17
16, 17, 25
03, 09, 22
03, 09, 22
DBS RECEIVER BRAND CODE
JVC (DISH Network)
ECHOSTAR (DISH Network)
SONY (DSS)
RCA (DSS)
51
51
41
40
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You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. You can
use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the
recording VCR. Refer also to the other components instruction
manuals for connection and its operations.
A Make connections
Example 1: When another VCR is VHS VCR
If another VCR is monaural, connect this VCRs AUDIO L IN (or
OUT) connector to the audio output (or input) connector on
another VCR.
Example 2: When another VCR is S-VHS VCR equipped with S-
VIDEO input connector and when using this VCR as the playback
VCR
Example 3: When another VCR is S-VHS VCR and when using
this VCR as the recording VCR
B Load cassettes
Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the
cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR.
C Select input mode on recording VCR
Select the correct external input on the recording 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.
Press AUX or CH+/ on the Remote. Or push the JOG dial, then
turn it to the left or right.
D Select video input connector on recording VCR
When using this VCR as the recording VCR, select the appropriate
mode depending on the connector being used (pg. 16).
When using S-VIDEO IN connector on the rear panel, set REAR
AUX INPUT to S-VIDEO.
When using VIDEO IN connector 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 (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 this VCR
as the recording VCR,
connect this VCRs
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
connectors to the
audio/video output
connectors on another
VCR.
When using this VCR
as the playback VCR,
connect this VCRs
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
connectors to the
audio/video input
connectors on another
VCR.
To S-video input
This VCR (for playback)
Another VCR (for recording)
S-video cable
(supplied)
To AUDIO OUT To S-VIDEO OUT
Audio cable
(not supplied)
To audio input
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.
To S-video output
This VCR (for recording)
Another VCR (for playback)
S-video cable
(supplied)
To AUDIO input To S-VIDEO input
Audio cable
(not supplied)
To audio output
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Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
Specifications
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : 17 W
Power off : 1.5 W
Temperature
Operating : 5C to 40C (41F to 104F)
Storage : 20C to 60C (4F to140F)
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (Wx H x D) : 435 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm
(17-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 9-3/4")
Weight : 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
Format : S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard
Maximum recording time
SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette
EP : 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and EIA
monochrome signal, 525 lines/
60 fields
Recording/Playback
system
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
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-synthesized tuner
Channel coverage
VHF : Channels 213
UHF : Channels 1469
CATV : 113 Channels
RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset to
Channel 3 when shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced
TIMER
Clock reference : Quartz
Program capacity : 1-year programable timer/8 programs
Memory backup for timer is not supported.
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : Infrared remote control unit,
AA battery x 2,
S-video cable (4-pin),
RF cable (F-type)
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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 from the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.
Power
Playback
Recording
Timer Recording
Other Problems
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
The power will not come
on.
The AC power cord is disconnected. Connect the AC power cord.
The Child Lock function is activated. Press and hold POWER 1 for more than 10 seconds
to release the Child Lock function (pg. 16).
The clock works, but the
VCRs power will not come
on.
The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode
with AUTO TIMER set to OFF (pg. 15).
Press TIMER to disengage the timer.
The Child Lock function is activated. Press and hold POWER 1 for more than
10 seconds to release the Child Lock function.
(pg. 16)
The Remote will not
function.
The batteries are discharged. Replace batteries.
The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. Press TIMER to disengage the timer.
Remote control A/B code is wrong. Reset A/B code. (pg. 17)
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
The tape is running but the
picture will not appear.
If the RF connection (pg. 5) is used to view the
picture, the channel on the TV is set incorrectly.
Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
If the AV or S-video connection (pg. 5) is used
to view the picture, the TV receiver is set to the
wrong mode.
Select the AV mode on the TV.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Recording will not start. There is no cassette loaded. Insert a cassette on which the record 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 engaged. Press TIMER to engage the timer and make sure
that # appears on the display panel.
The VCR has not been set up properly. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you
have compensated for guide channel and VCR or
cable box channel number mismatches.
(pg. 12)
Timer programing will not
work.
Timer recording is in progress. Timer programing cannot be performed when
timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.
Timer recording begins as
scheduled, but the channel
is always incorrect.
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 or DBS RECEIVER
SET is set to OFF. (pg. 7)
You moved, and now VCR
Plus+ system 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 procedure in Changing VCR
Plus+