Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DVS2U VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR POWER A/B PROG CHECK TV/VCR DISPLAY ENTER/OSD T W 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 DBS DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY 7 8 9 C. RESET AUX 0 CANCEL START STOP 4 TIMER DATE CH EXPRESS PROGRAMMING 1 SP/LP SP/EP PROG DV S-VHS PLAY FF REW STOP PAUS E REC TV CH + EJECT EJECT POWER TV VOL — TV VOL + ME N U 3 TV CH — OK START R.A . E IN/OUTJOG/ STOP DI T DV SHUTTLE DV S-VHS INSERT A.
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
EN 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. ATTENTION: 3 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: • 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.
CONTENTS I NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR EN 6 Connections .................................................. 6 Basic Connections ................................................................ 6 S-VIDEO Connection ........................................................... 7 I NITIAL SETTINGS 8 Plug & Play .................................................. 8 Language ..................................................... 9 Clock .......................................................... 10 Preparation ......
EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer (not supplied) ANTENNA IN (Antenna or Cable input) AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Basic Connections 1 2 3 AC Outlet IN ANTENNA IN IN OUT1 R L R L OUT2 OUT1 VHF/UHF OUT2 TV OUT CABLE BOX VIDEO AUDIO Back of VCR TV OUT Audio/Video Cable (supplied) 4 RF Cable (supplied) TV NOTES: ● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the Index (REAR VIEW 墌 pg. 73).
EN 7 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" (墌 pg. 6). b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT 2 jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels manually. (墌 pg.10 – 14) The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function. The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels.
EN This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH". Language Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. POWER 1 2 3 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET” by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. If you use a cable box, set the clock manually. (墌 pg. 12) Clock Preparation Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. POWER 1 2 3 POWER T TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN 11 Semi-Auto You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone setting manually. T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 5 4 DV SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON At the Clock Set screen, CLOCK SET press OK or # repeatedly TIME DATE YEAR to move the highlight bar 1 :00PM 12 /24 00 THU to "AUTO CLOCK" and AUTO CLOCK : ON press %fi to set to "ON". HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO a– To select the Host TIME ZONE : AUTO Channel — go to step 6 PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) b– To select the D.S.T.
EN 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) SELECT TIME ZONE You can select the time zone automatically or manually. Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by pressing OK or #, then press CH +/– or %fi to select "AUTO" or the desired time zone.
EN 13 Set Receivable Channels Tuner 1 POWER Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 2 3 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Add Or Delete A Channel 1 2 CH 3 T ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
EN This 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 shows that have been programmed using the VCR Plus+ system (墌 pg. 40) or Express Timer Programming (墌 pg. 44). Cable Box Control Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the VCR.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand POWER Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 1 2 POWER T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 3 4 4 5 1 DV S-VHS TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or #.
EN T W 1 2 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV S-VHS 3 ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN Press OK. ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the Cable Box Code from the CABLE BOX BRAND LIST shown below, then press OK. CABLE BOX BRAND SET 1 PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) THEN (OK) TO TEST ● If the cable box’s PRESS (MENU) TO END channel changes to 9, setting is complete.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) DBS Receiver Control 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. 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 control sensors of both the DBS receiver and cable box.
EN Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand POWER Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 1 2 POWER T 3 W 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV S-VHS 19 4 5 TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver. TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or F-1 or L-1) on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 NUMBER 0 4 7 8 ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN Press OK. SET DBS RECEIVER BRAND Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the DBS Receiver Code from the following list, then press OK.
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback 1 O PL S- AY VH S EJECT EJECT ST D SHUTTLE V P VHS play indicator T 1 W 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 D V 4 PL AY 1 S-VHS DV 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. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting. 4 SELECT DECK Press S-VHS or DV.
EN SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) VHS Deck Simple Recording 1 2 AY RE PL C EJECT Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. CH STOP PAUSE S-VHS VHS record indicator 3 4 5 ENTER T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 NUMBER 0 6 4 S-VHS 1 DV S-VHS PLAY PAUSE 3 STOP REC Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact. . SELECT VHS DECK Press S-VHS . SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CH +/–. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER.
EN 23 EJECT DV Deck PL RE C 1 2 AY CH STOP PAUSE DV DV record indicator ENTER T W 1 2 3 5 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 D CH V SP/LP 3 4 1 DV 6 S-VHS PLAY PAUSE 3 STOP REC 7 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC". SELECT DV DECK Press DV. SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CH +/–. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a few seconds whether you press ENTER or not.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback Features PL JOG 1 AY 2 PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. ACTIVATE FRAME-BYFRAME PLAYBACK Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame-byframe playback, or to the left for reverse frame-by-frame playback. OR SE Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time. SHUTTLE PA U OR Press £ repeatedly for forward frame-by-frame playback or ™ repeatedly for reverse frame-by-frame playback.
EN OSD T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 You can also use the remote control's JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring for the operations described on this page. First press the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the remote control so that the button lights up before use. Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the procedures. NOTE: When using the JOG dial during playback on the DV deck, turn the JOG dial slowly.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Manual Tracking (VHS deck only) Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is engaged. If tracking noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually.
EN Superimpose T This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. 1 2 3 4 27 W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN 0 4 Press MENU. 1 DV S-VHS ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Repeat Playback Tape Position Indicator (VHS deck only) (VHS deck only) 1 START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY (until " " blinks on the front display panel) during playback, then release. SP VCR ● The entire tape is played back 100 times. 2 STOP REPEAT To stop, press STOP at any time. B + + COUNT + E 0:33:27 NOTES: ● "SUPERIMPOSE" must be set to "ON", or the indicator will not appear ( pg. 27).
EN Picture Control 29 (VHS deck only) This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 S-VHS 2 3 Press MENU. ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "PICTURE CONTROL" by pressing %fi, then press OK or # to select the desired mode.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Video Stabilizer (VHS deck only) T By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF". W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 4 DV 1 S-VHS 2 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN Digital R3 Digital TBC/NR (VHS deck only) Digital R3 picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail. 1 2 3 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. SELECT DIGITAL R3 SET MODE Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "DIGITAL R3" by pressing %fi, then press OK or # to set to "ON".
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Select The Soundtrack (VHS deck) A. MONITOR T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The VHS deck can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or, when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separate Hi-Fi audio programs, you can choose to listen to either one by selecting either "Hi-Fi L" or "Hi-Fi R".
EN Select The Soundtrack 12BIT Mode Setting (DV deck) (Audio-dubbed Mini DV Tape) The DV deck can record two soundtracks simultaneously (L and R) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or, when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separate audio programs, you can choose to listen to either one by selecting either "L" or "R". You can select the soundtrack by simply pressing the remote control's A.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Active Video Calibration (VHS deck only) Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures. *The default setting is "ON". Preparation 1 POWER Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 2 3 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN 35 Recording PL RE C Perform steps 1 – 4 on page 22 ("Simple Recording") before continuing. AY U PA 1 SE T 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 NOTES: 4 PLAY 1 DV Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control, or press REC on the VCR's front panel. ● The VCR takes about 7 seconds to assess the quality of the tape in use, then recording begins with the picture level optimized.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Display Elapsed Recording Time (VHS deck only) Recording Features A. M O NI TO R 1 DISPLAY T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 2 0 C.RESET S-VHS FF REW 3 1 O K MENU 2 ENGAGE TV MODE During recording... ● Change the TV's input mode from AV to TV. SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch. DISPLAY COUNTER INFORMATION Press DISPLAY.
EN Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts. 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 audio. Retake End of program Program 1 2 3 Press MENU.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) S-VHS ET 1 DV S-VHS 3 1 2 3 Press MENU. ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or #. SELECT S-VHS MODE Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "S-VHS MODE" by pressing %fi, then press OK or # to set to "ON" or "OFF". O K MENU ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS (VHS deck only) Your VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS.
EN Super VHS ET (VHS deck only) Your VCR is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. 1 ENGAGE S-VHS ET MODE Press S-VHS ET on the VCR. You can check the current setting ("S-VHS ET : ON" or "S-VHS ET : OFF") if "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" ( pg. 27). If "S-VHS ET : OFF" appears on the TV screen, press S-VHS ET again in about 5 seconds to set it to "ON". ● The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.
EN TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+® Timer Programming S- DV VH S Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time. The timer record function can be programmed using the VCR Plus+ or Express Timer programming up to 6 shows each on the VHS and DV decks as far as a year in advance. (墌 pg.
EN 5 T ER W 1 2 2 NUMBER "8" 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CANCEL B UM 3 4 "9" N TIMER 1 DV S-VHS P /E SP 3 OK 6 7 NOTES: ● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER again. Pressing once more re-engages it. ● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 60 minutes. ● When timer-recording cable channels received through a Cable Box, be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+ program screen (墌 step 6 on page 41). When this happens, perform the following steps to set the correct the Guide Channel number for that station. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
EN 4 43 ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press CH +/–, %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or #. INITIAL SET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH =GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END CH 5 T 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 NUMBER 0 1 4 DV Press CH +/–, %fi or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing. Then press OK or #. (Ex.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer Programming 1 SVH S Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 6 shows each on the VHS and DV decks, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (墌 pg. 8 or 10). D V 2 3 LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC".
EN 8 N U M BE T W R 1 2 3 "8 " NUMBER "7" 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROG. 1 NUMBER "9" 4 DV 9 TIMER S-VHS SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/EP (SP/LP for the DV deck) 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. If "PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP" appears on the TV screen, see page 47. ENGAGE TIMER MODE Press TIMER.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) POWER Check, Cancel And Revise Programs 1 2 DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. POWER PROG. CHECKT 1 3 DATE+/– 7 STOP+/– 4 2 5 6 8 9 0 CANCEL 4 TIMER CH+/– STOP CH DATE 10:00 12 12/24 10:45 40 12/25 1:00 125 12/25 PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT W 2 VHS PR START 1 8:00P 2 10:00A 3 11:30P 4 5 6 3 ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG.
EN When programmes overlap each other If "PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP" appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP VHS PR START STOP CH DATE 1 8:00P 11:00 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 DV (5,∞), THEN (3) (PROG.) : END EX.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Auto SP→EP Timer Auto Timer (VHS deck only) When the Auto Timer is set to "ON" the timer is automatically engaged when the VCR's power is turned off. It is automatically disengaged when the VCR is powered back on. If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy when recording a program of more than 2 hours in length. For Example .
EN REC Instant Timer Recording (ITR) SP VCR 49 This easy method lets you record from 30 minutes to 6 hours (VHS) or to 120 minutes (DV) (selectable in 30-min. increments) and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished. 1 START RECORDING Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE 2 Press REC again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. 3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press REC to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes.
EN EDITING Tape Dubbing Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this VCR includes both a VHS deck and a DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. DV 1 DUB S-VHS 2 LOAD CASSETTES Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette and a Mini DV cassette. SELECT DUBBING DIRECTION Press → when you want playback on the DV deck and recording on the VHS deck. The dubbing direction (DV →) indicator lights.
EN You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping wherever you wish. 1 RE C V D PL A Y STOP Normal Dubbing S-VHS T 3 4 W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 D V 4 S-VHS SP/EP 1 DV S-VHS PLAY PAUSE 5 ST O P REC 3 START NOTES: There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts. ● The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not recorded.
EN EDITING (cont.) 64-program Editing Memory (8 programmes x 8 scenes) Random Assemble Editing A. V R. D PL ED AY IT By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette. Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck. PA /O SE IN U U T T 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 CANCEL 4 5 DV 1 DV S-VHS PLAY PAUSE O TVO KPR R.A.
EN 8 T W 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 D V CANCEL 4 S-VHS 1 P O ST DV 3 START PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the scene you want to edit. ENGAGE VHS DECK TO RECORD-PAUSE MODE Press S-VHS, then press and hold PAUSE and press REC so that the VHS deck enters the Record-Pause mode. START EDITING Press START. ● When dubbing is complete, the DV deck enters the Pause mode, and the VHS deck enters its RecordPause mode. S-VHS PAUSE REC 9 10 53 R.A.
EN EDITING (cont.) Edit From A Camcorder A VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Your VCR Recorder You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder. You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device such as a camcorder which has a DV output/input connector. Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or audio quality as a result of editing.
EN D V S-VHS 0 NUMBER "0" 8 9 4 S-VHS DV 1 DV S-VHS 3 O K MENU 4 5 6 7 10 SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE Set to "AUX". Press the NUMBER key “0” and/or CH to select depending on the connector being used – "L-1" for the rear panel input connectors, or "F-1" for the front panel input connectors. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ● If you use the front S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN connector, perform step 6 – 7, then go to step 10. ● If you use the rear S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN connector, go to step 8.
EN EDITING (cont.) You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Edit To Or From Another 1 VCR AUDIO OUT Your VCR VIDEO OUT Player IN OUT1 2 IN S VIDEO ANTENNA IN R L R L OUT2 OUT1 VHF/UHF OUT2 TV OUT VIDEO CABLE BOX AUDIO 3 S VIDEO OUT S-Video cable (supplied) Connect an AV cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.
EN 4 57 SET RECORDER’S INPUT MODE Set to "AUX". With this VCR, press the NUMBER key "0" and/or CH to select depending on the connector being used – "L-1" for the rear AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector, or "F-1" for the front AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector. NOTE: CH If you use your VCR as the recorder and have connected another VCR to your VCR's S-VIDEO IN connector, you need to set "REAR AUX INPUT" to "S-VIDEO" at the Mode Set screen. Follow steps 5, 8 and 9 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section ( pg. 55).
EN EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing VHS Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track Audio-dubbed tape DV Audio Dubbing Audio cable Audio component (CD player etc.) This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the original audio, on a DV tape that was recorded with "SOUND MODE" set to "12BIT" ( pg. 33).
EN PL 6 AY ST SE O P U PA 7 START DUBBING Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio dubbing begins at this point. ● When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV deck, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND2". ( pg. 33) ● blinks and is displayed on the front display panel. ● To stop dubbing temporarily, press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume dubbing. END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP to stop the tape in your VCR, and engage the audio component's Stop mode.
EN EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Recorder Your VCR VHS Insert Editing Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously. Use your VCR as the recorder.
O PL ST AY EN P PAUSE INSERT B U D A. 5 6 7 T 61 RESET THE COUNTER (VHS deck only) Press C.RESET to change the counter display to "0:00:00". LOCATE START POINT Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the JOG/SHUTTLE controls or pressing ™£ and PAUSE. ● Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit-in point. ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. ● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. ( , and light up on the front display panel.
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS When you edit from the DV deck to the VHS deck (or from the VHS deck to the DV deck), you can enter a title to a scene by connecting a video titler. Connecting To A Video Titler 1 S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN 2 IN S VIDEO ANTENNA IN IN OUT1 R L R L OUT2 OUT1 VHF/UHF OUT2 TV OUT VIDEO CABLE BOX AUDIO 3 S-Video Cable (not provided) S-Video Cable (provided) MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the VCR and the video titler as shown in the illustration on the left column.
EN Connecting To A Printer Your recorder You can make printouts of video images by connecting the GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the DV IN/OUT connector. 1 2 3 DV IN/OUT Digital printer W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 V 4 D 1 DV PLAY 3 Connect the printer’s DV IN connector to the recorder’s DV IN/OUT connector. SELECT DECK Press DV. ● When you use the VHS deck . . . . . . Press ← beside the DUB button. The dubbing direction (← S-VHS) indicator lights.
EN TV Multi-Brand Remote Control AU DI O M O NI TO R SPECIAL FEATURES POWER VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS TV/VCR T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R TE NUMBER 0 1 1 4 DV STOP S-VHS TV CH + TV VOL – TV CH – EN 2 The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. TV VOL + 2 3 TURN ON THE TV Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.
EN 65 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control POWER VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS T W 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 R TE 4 0 1 1 4 DV STOP EN 2 NUMBER The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of 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. S-VHS TV CH + TV CH – 2 3 TURN ON THE CABLE BOX Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.
EN SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.) DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below. POWER VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS T W 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 1 R TE NUMBER EN 1 4 DV 2 3 S-VHS STOP TV CH + TV CH – 3 TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER Turn the power on using the DBS receiver’s remote control. SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR’s remote control to CABLE/DBS.
EN 67 Control Two JVC VCRs B A/ POWER 1 2 3 NUMBER "2" 4 5 6 7 8 9 T NUMBER "1" W The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The 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 to respond to B code signals.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. The power won’t come on. ● The power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. 2. The clock works, but the VCR’s power won’t come on. ● The TIMER mode is engaged with "Auto Timer" set to "OFF" (墌 pg. 48).
EN 69 RECORDING SYMPTOM 4. Audio dubbing is not possible. POSSIBLE CAUSE ● "SOUND MODE" on the DV Mode Set Menu had been set to "16BIT" at the original recording. ● The tape speed had been set to LP at the original recording. CORRECTIVE ACTION Set "SOUND MODE" to "12BIT" at the original recording (墌 pg. 33). Set the tape speed to SP at the original recording. 5. Monitoring the audio-dubbed sound is not possible during audio dubbing using the DV deck. ● This is normal.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 7. Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR. ● The output channel selected in the Cable Box Set screen is incorrect. ● The cable box’s power is off. 8. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. ● The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR. ● The output channel selected in the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EN 71 PLAYBACK RECORDING Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. 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.
EN INDEX FRONT VIEW 12 3 5 6789 0 ! @ 4 INDEX (cont.) # EJECT EJECT POWER STOP PLAY PAUSE DV DV S-VHS INSERT REC S-VHS ET VIDEO S-VHS A.DUB (M) L —AUDIO— R R.A.EDIT START DUB S-VIDEO PAUSE CH IN/OUT F– 1 DV IN/OUT $ % ^ &*( ) 1 Power On/Off Button (墌 pg. 9) 2 Remote Control Sensor 3 DV EJECT Button (墌 pg. 21) 4 Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot 5 DV Button (墌 pg. 21) 6 STOP Button (墌 pg. 21) 7 PLAY Button (墌 pg. 21) 8 PAUSE Button (墌 pg. 22, 23, 24) 9 Record [REC] Button (墌 pg.
EN 73 REAR VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 IN ANTENNA IN IN OUT1 R L R L OUT2 OUT1 VHF/UHF OUT2 TV OUT VIDEO CABLE BOX 6 8 7 1 ANTENNA IN Connector (墌 pg. 6) 2 S VIDEO Input Connector (墌 pg. 62) 3 S VIDEO Output Connectors (墌 pg. 7) 4 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 AUDIO 5 AC power cord (墌 pg. 6) 6 TV OUT Connector 7 CABLE BOX Controller Connector (墌 pg. 15, 18) 8 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (墌 pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR POWER A/B PROG CHECK TV/VCR DISPLAY ENTER/OSD T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 DBS DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY 7 8 9 C. RESET AUX CANCEL 0 2 START STOP 4 TIMER DATE CH EXPRESS PROGRAMMING 1 SP/LP SP/EP PROG DV S-VHS PLAY REW FF STOP REC PAUS E TV CH + TV VOL — TV VOL + M EN U 3 TV CH — OK ST A R T R.A .
EN 75 List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A M A/B Code ....................................................................67 Active Video Calibration ............................................. 34 Add Channel ............................................................... 14 Audio Dubbing ........................................................... 58 Audio Monitor ............................................................
EN GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 35 W Power off : 5.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 127 mm x 390 mm Weight : 6.
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) EN 77 HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-537-5722 http://www.jvc.com 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 States, please call 1-800-537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com.
EN WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 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.
MEMO EN 79
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