VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-S9600U VCR TV CABLE/DBS TV/VCR 1 AUDIO POWER MONITOR DISPLAY ENTER/OSD 2 3 2 5 6 DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY 7 8 9 C.
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 Recording Features ..................................... 39 6 Connections .................................................. 6 Basic Connections ................................................................ 6 S-VIDEO Connection ........................................................... 7 I NITIAL SETTINGS 8 Plug & Play .................................................. 8 Language ..................................................... 9 Clock ..................
EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections Connections Antenna or Cable ANTENNA IN (Antenna or Cable input) Coaxial Cable 2 Flat Feeder AC Outlet Matching Transformer (Not supplied) AC Power Cord IN CABLE BOX 3 OUT ANTENNA IN R AUDIO S VIDEO IN 1 OUT L REMOTE AV COMPULINK PAUSE VHF/UHF TV (MONO) VIDEO OUT CH3 CH4 Back of VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Audio/Video Cable (supplied) TV OUT RF Cable (supplied) 75 ohm terminal TV Back of VCR CH3 CH4 4 NOTES: ● The VCR channel is th
EN 7 ANTENNA IN (Antenna or Cable input) Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder AUDIO OUT AC Power Cord Matching Transformer (not supplied) Back of VCR IN CABLE BOX ANTENNA AUDIO OUT L REMOTE AV COMPULINK PAUSE VHF/UHF TV (MONO) VIDEO AC Outlet IN R S VIDEO IN OUT OUT CH3 CH4 S VIDEO OUT S-Video Cable (supplied) TV OUT VIDEO OUT Audio/ Video Cable (supplied) S VIDEO IN RF Cable (supplied) 75 ohm terminal TV NOTES: ● To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set 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. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.
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 1 CH POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). − + JOG 2 M OK EN U SHATTLE 3 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
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. (Z pg. 12) Clock Preparation Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). CH POWER 1 − + JOG 2 M OK EN U SHATTLE 3 POWER TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER.
EN 11 Semi-Auto CH You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone setting manually. − + JOG 5 OK M EN U SHATTLE SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON At the Clock Set screen, CLOCK SET press OK or TIME SCAN # TIME DATE YEAR repeatedly to move the 1 :00PM 12 /24 99 THU highlight bar to "AUTO AUTO CLOCK : ON CLOCK" and press CH 5∞ HOST CH : AUTO (CATV) D.S.T. : AUTO or TIME SCAN %fi to set TIME ZONE : AUTO to "ON".
EN SELECT TIME ZONE You can select the time zone automatically or manually. Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by pressing OK or TIME SCAN , then press CH 5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi to select "AUTO" or the desired time zone. % 8 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) 5 ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN IMPORTANT Turn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set.
EN Set Receivable Channels Tuner 1 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). CH POWER − + JOG U SHATTLE 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 CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN .
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Add Or Delete A Channel 1 2 3 4 5 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. Ghost Reduction This VCR is equipped with the Ghost Reduction Tuner. It reduces the ghosts based on a GCR (Ghost Canceller Reference) signal sent from a TV station. The ghost reduction mode can be set for each channel independently. NOTES: ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN #.
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 VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 44) or Express Timer Programming (Z pg. 48). 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 CH POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). − + JOG OK M EN U SHATTLE 1 2 POWER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 5 TIME SCAN 3 MENU TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or TIME SCAN .
CH EN − + JOG SHATTLE OK MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 NUMBER 0 4 1 TIME SCAN 3 MENU OK 7 8 17 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 CH POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). − + JOG OK M EN U SHATTLE POWER 1 2 1 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 4 5 1 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 CH INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) − + JOG OK SHATTLE 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 PLAY STOP/EJECT 21 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. ● The VCR’s power comes on automatically. ● The counter is automatically reset to "0:00:00". ● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically.
EN SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Simple Recording 1 2 PLAY STOP/EJECT Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). − + PAUSE JOG 3 4 CR /V EN TV TE R REC CH SHATTLE 1 2 5 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 SP/EP PLAY PAUSE Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette. SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CH5∞ (+/–). Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. CH 1 + − JOG SHATTLE OK 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 4 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN .
EN Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback JOG PLAY PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) − + JOG 1 2 TIME SCAN SHUTTLE PAUSE SHATTLE 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE. ● "TIMESCAN AUDIO" must be set to "ON", or the sound will not be heard (Z pg. 38). 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 Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.
EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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: The operations by the JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring do not include TimeScan.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Manual Tracking 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. CH PLAY STOP − + JOG SHATTLE 1 W ER TIME SCAN SHUTTLE PAUSE PO POWER 26 EN DISPLAY 2 REVIEW 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C.
EN Index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording. You can find and automatically play back from the start of any recording using the Index Search function. 1 2 START SEARCH While the tape is stopped, press TIME SCAN ™ or £. ● 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 then resumed.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Picture Control CH This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." − + JOG SHATTLE OK M EN U 1 2 AUDIO MONITOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 2 0 4 1 TIME SCAN 3 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN #.
EN 29 Video Stabilizer Select The Soundtrack 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". Your VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Movie Advance AY PL SKIP SEARCH 1 TIME SCAN 3 OK MENU ATTENTION Movie Advance and Movie Advance (Preview) work only on prerecorded cassettes that have been recorded in the SP mode, and have no safety tab. If the VCR detects the EP mode after you press OK in step 4, the following screen appears. This feature helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased) and works in two ways.
EN 31 Commercial Advance Your VCR is equipped with the Commercial Advance feature, which can automatically fast-motion the tape during playback to skip over previously recorded TV commercials. Commercial Advance works as follows: 1 When recording is finished, the following display will appear on the screen and the VCR's front display panel. MARKING COMMERCIALS WILL BE EXECUTED.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) CH 4 + − JOG 0 Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "CA PLAYBACK" by pressing CH 5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN # to set to "AUTO". PREVIOUS PAGE FRONT AUX INPUT REAR AUX INPUT CA RECORD = CA PLAYBACK VIDEO VIDEO ON AUTO SELECT WITH (5,∞) AND (OK) ● Select "AUTO" to PRESS (MENU) TO END automatically skip over CA recorded commercials during playback. ● Select "MANUAL" to manually skip over CA recorded commercials by pressing SKIP SEARCH.
EN CH PLAY AV COMPU LINK Playback − + JOG SHATTLE M EN U OK 1 2 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 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 components that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) CH DIGITAL TBC/NR Digital R3 Digital R3 picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail. − + JOG SHATTLE 1 M EN U OK 2 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN #.
EN 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". Active Video Calibration Preparation 1 CH POWER Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). − + JOG 2 SHATTLE 3 U OK EN M 35 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) PLAY Recording Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 22 ("Simple Recording") before continuing. + − PAUSE JOG REC SHATTLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 Your VCR is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes (Z pg. 38). TimeScan allows you to view a program in search mode while listening to the audio.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) TimeScan Names of special-effects playback Reverse Search -7x -5x Speed Audio output Play -3x -1x Audio is output. Forward Slow-Motion (Pro-Slow)** -1/2x -1/3x Audio is not output. Still* 0 Audio is output. Slow-Motion (Pro-Slow)** Play 1/3x 1x 1/2x Audio is output. Search 1.5x 2x 3x 5x 7x Audio is output. ** Still mode cannot be engaged using the TIME SCAN buttons. Still mode can only be engaged by pressing the PAUSE button.
EN Display Elapsed Recording Time Recording Features CR /V TV O SD 1 DISPLAY 1 2 3 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C.RESET Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counter resets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ON SCREEN During recording, press OSD at any time to see the elapsed time. All indications corresponding to the current status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds. The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time.
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) CH S-VHS ET 40 EN − + JOG OK M EN U SHATTLE 3 2 3 OK MENU Press MENU. ACCESS FUNCTION SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN%fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN . % TIME SCAN 1 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN SELECT S-VHS MODE Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "S-VHS MODE" by pressing CH5∞ or TIME SCAN%fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN # to set to "ON" or "OFF".
EN 41 S-VHS ET Super VHS ET Your VCR is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. − + JOG SHATTLE 1 SELECT S-VHS ET SET MODE Press S-VHS ET. The button lights up. ● The "S-VHS" indicator lights on the front display panel. ● To disengage the S-VHS ET mode, press S-VHS ET. The button‘s light goes off. NOTES: ● You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function... ...while recording is in progress. ...while timer-recording (incl.
EN PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) CH Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) − + JOG OK M EN U SHATTLE 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.
EN 43 Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control CH Your VCR allows manual adjustment of the Hi-Fi audio recording level. − + JOG 1 OK M EN U SHATTLE 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 3 4 1 TIME SCAN 3 OK MENU 4 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS HI-FI REC LEVEL CONTROL SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "HI-FI REC LEVEL CTL" by pressing CH 5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi, then press OK or TIME SCAN #. ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING LEVEL Press TIME SCAN % or fi.
EN TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or 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 VCR Plus+ or Express Timer programming up to 8 shows as far as a year in advance. (Z pg.
EN 5 1 2 ER B UM 3 2 NUMBER "8" 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CANCEL "9" TIMER STOP+/– PROG. 1 SP P /E OK 3 6 7 8 ATTENTION If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded. Pattern 1: The program with the lower program number will be recorded.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) IMPORTANT VCR Plus+ Setup 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 (Z step 5 on page 45). 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 VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).
EN 4 CH − + JOG OK M EN U SHATTLE 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 TIME SCAN 3 ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press CH5∞ or TIME SCAN %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or TIME SCAN #. INITIAL SET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH =GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET JLIP ID NO.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8 shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 8 or 10). Express Timer Programming 1 Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode). − 2 + JOG SHATTLE 3 LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover the hole with adhesive tape, then load it into the VCR.
EN 8 R BE M U N 1 2 3 "8 " NUMBER "7" 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NUMBER "9" TIMER 4 49 SET TAPE SPEED Press SP/EP to set the tape speed. RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 9 ENGAGE TIMER MODE 10 Press PROG. or OK. "PROGRAM COMPLETED" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then normal screen appears. Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and "‰" is displayed on the display panel. PROG. 1 SP To Timer-Record Weekly Or Daily Serials . . . . . .
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) CH POWER Check, Cancel And Revise Programs − + JOG OK M EN U SHATTLE 1 2 DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. POWER 7 3 DATE+/– 4 2 STOP+/– 1 2 5 6 8 9 0 CANCEL TIMER 4 CH+/– 3 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 PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK again to check more information.
EN 51 Auto SP→EP Timer Auto Timer 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. 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. For Example . . .
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) This easy method lets you record from 30 minutes to 6 hours (selectable in 30-min. increments) and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished. Instant Timer Recording (ITR) − 1 2 + JOG REC SHATTLE Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again. " " blinks and 0:30 appears on the front display panel. SET RECORDING DURATION 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 Automatic Satellite Program Recording 53 This facility allows you to automatically record a satellite program which is timer-programmed on your external satellite receiver.
EN EDITING You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as the recorder.
EN 7 SELECT “EDIT” FOR PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE Follow the “Picture Control” section on page 28, then select “EDIT.” If you are using a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped camcorder — go to step 8. If you are not using a JVC Master Edit Controlequipped camcorder — go to step 9. NOTE: When you select “EDIT” to dub tapes, be sure to select “AUTO” or (“NORM” when “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “OFF”) after you finish dubbing the tapes.
EN EDITING (cont.) You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Edit To Or From Another 1 VCR AUDIO OUT Player IN OUT CABLE BOX ANTENNA OUT L REMOTE AV COMPULINK PAUSE VIDEO OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO OUT S-Video cable (supplied) S VIDEO IN Recorder VHF/UHF TV (MONO) S VIDEO OUT IN R AUDIO S VIDEO IN Your VCR Audio/Video cable (supplied) 2 3 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 Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. STOP PLAY Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track + − PAUSE Audio-dubbed tape JOG SHATTLE B U D A. Audio cable Audio component (CD player etc.) NOTES: 57 ● When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing, the normal soundtrack is automatically selected.
EN EDITING (cont.) 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.
PLAY EN − 6 + JOG 59 ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT. ● Your VCR enters the Insert-Pause mode. ( , and light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record. B U D A. INSERT SHATTLE 7 START EDITING Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted.
EN TV Multi-Brand Remote Control AU DI O M O NI T O R SPECIAL FEATURES POWER VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. ENTER TV/VCR 1 2 1 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 STOP TV CH + TV VOL – TV VOL + TV CH – 2 3 TURN ON THE TV Turn the power on using the TV's remote control. SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's remote control to TV.
EN 61 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control POWER VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS 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. ENTER 1 2 3 2 NUMBER 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 STOP TV CH – 1 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 ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 NUMBER 0 4 2 3 1 STOP TV CH + TV CH – 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 63 Control Two JVC VCRs POWER NUMBER "1" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 INFORMATION ON J TERMINAL J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) CH The J Terminal is used to connect the VCR to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the VCR during editing and certain other operations. − + JOG SHATTLE For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer. U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-2525722. Your VCR has its own JLIP ID number.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 65 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" (Z pg. 51).
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Timer recording won’t work. POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. ● The timer is not engaged. ● The VCR has not been set up properly. CORRECTIVE ACTION Set the clock and/or timer correctly. Press TIMER and check to make sure that ‰ appears on the front display panel. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches (Z pg. 46). 2.
EN 67 OTHER PROBLEMS CORRECTIVE ACTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over. ● Those channels have been preset to be skipped. If you need the skipped channels, restore them (Z pg. 14). 2. The channel can’t be changed. ● Recording is in progress. Press PAUSE to pause the recording, change channels, then press PLAY to resume recording. 3. The remote control won’t operate my TV or cable box or DBS receiver. ● The remote control brand setting is incorrect.
EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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.
INDEX EN 69 List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A L A/B Code ....................................................................63 Active Video Calibration ............................................. 35 Add Channel ............................................................... 14 Audio Dubbing ........................................................... 57 Audio Monitor ..........................................................
EN INDEX (cont.) FRONT VIEW 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 REW PLAY STOP/EJECT S-VHS ET DIGITAL TBC/NR − SL OW SLO W 0 FF + POWER JOG PAUSE CH S-VIDEO SHUTTLE +8 4 0 VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R VN LD SPS EP REVIEW 6 -15dB MENU ! OK @ # 1 Power On/Off Button (Z pg. 9) 2 Instant REVIEW Button (Z pg. 27) 3 S-VHS ET Button (Z pg. 40) 4 STOP/EJECT Button (Z pg. 21) 5 Channel [CH] 5∞ Button (Z pg. 22) 6 Cassette Loading Slot 7 PLAY Button (Z pg. 21) 8 DIGITAL TBC/NR Button (Z pg. 34) 9 JOG Dial (Z pg.
EN 71 REAR VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 IN OUT CABLE BOX ANTENNA IN R AUDIO S VIDEO IN 6 OUT L REMOTE AV COMPULINK PAUSE VHF/UHF TV (MONO) 7 8 90 1 Power Cord (Z pg. 6) 2 J Terminal (JLIP(Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) (Z pg. 64) 3 CABLE BOX Controller Connector (Z pg. 15, 18) 4 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (Z pg. 56) 5 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (Z pg. 56) 6 ANTENNA IN Connector (Z pg. 6) OUT CH3 CH4 VIDEO ! 7 S VIDEO Input Connector (Z pg. 56) 8 S VIDEO Output Connector (Z pg.
EN INDEX (cont.) REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! VCR TV CABLE/DBS TV/VCR AUDIO POWER MONITOR DISPLAY ENTER/OSD 1 2 3 4 5 6 DBS DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY 7 8 9 C.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions (W x H x D) : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz : 22 W : 3W : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) : Horizontal only : 437 x 97 x 347 mm (17-1/4" x 3-7/8" x 13-11/16") : 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) : S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard Weight Format Maximum recording time SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette EP : 630 min.
EN FOR SERVICING HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 http://www.jvcservice.com Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800-252-5722 for your authorized servicer.
WARRANTY EN LIMITED WARRANTY 75 CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period") PARTS 1 YR LABOR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
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