Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 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 REC PAUS E TV CH + TV VOL Ð TV VOL + POWER ME N U 3 EJECT EJECT TV CH Ð OK ST A R T R.A.
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC Mini DV/S-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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: Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions.
EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 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.
EN CONTENTS INDEX 6 FRONT VIEW ..........................................................................6 REAR VIEW .............................................................................7 FRONT DISPLAY PANEL .........................................................8 REMOTE ..................................................................................9 How To Use ............................................................................9 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) .....................
EN INDEX FRONT VIEW POWER EJECT EJECT REW STOP PLAY PAUSE CH – / + PUSH / TURN DV DV IN/OUT DV DUB S-VHS REC S-VHS 24HR. QUICK PROGRAM FF R.A.EDIT INSERT A POWER Button 墌 pg. 15 B DV Eject (EJECT ) Button 墌 pg. 36, 37 C STOP 8 Button 墌 pg. 26, 27, 36, 37 D Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot E PLAY 4 Button 墌 pg. 26, 36 F PAUSE 9 Button 墌 pg. 27, 28, 37, 38 G DV Button 墌 pg. 36, 37 H S-VHS Button 墌 pg. 26, 27 I VHS Cassette Loading Slot J Random Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button 墌 pg.
EN REAR VIEW S VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA IN IN L-1 AUDIO R L S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO R L VHF/UHF ANTENNA OUT CABLE BOX A ANTENNA IN Connector 墌 pg. 12 B S VIDEO IN Connector 墌 pg. 56, 58 C VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors 墌 pg. 56, 58 D S VIDEO OUT Connectors 墌 pg. 13, 58 E VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Connectors 墌 pg. 58 F AC Power Cord 墌 pg. 12 G ANTENNA OUT Connector 墌 pg. 12 H CABLE BOX Connector 墌 pg. 20, 23 I Cooling fan ● This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR. Do not remove it.
EN INDEX (cont.) FRONT DISPLAY PANEL A Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE SEARCH: STILL: SLOW: RECORD: RECORD PAUSE: AUDIO DUBBING: AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE: INSERT: INSERT PAUSE: AV INSERT: AV INSERT PAUSE: B Tape Speed Indicators 墌 pg. 27, 37 C Start Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 48 Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌 pg. 48 D “Timer” Indicator 墌 pg. 43, 47, 48 E Tape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only) 墌 pg. 33 F S-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) 墌 pg.
EN REMOTE 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 STOP REC FF PAUS E TV CH + TV VOL – TV VOL + M EN U 3 TV CH – OK ST A R T R.A .
EN INDEX (cont.) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 71), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed SP/EP C Timer Warning Display A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timerrecording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording.
EN 11 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck) If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌 pg. 71), various operational indicators appear on the TV screen. A Operation Mode Indicators B Tape Speed SP/LP C Sound Mode Display 墌 pg. 76 D Timer Warning Display A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timerrecording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording.
EN INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections Antenna or Cable A Check the contents. B Situate the VCR. Flat Feeder Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. Matching Transformer (not supplied) AC Outlet ANTENNA IN THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 82. Coaxial Cable VIDEO OUT It’s essential that your VCR be properly connected.
EN 13 S-VIDEO Connection Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Matching Transformer (not supplied) AC Outlet AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT AC Power Cord ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT Back of VCR S-Video Cable (supplied) RF Cable (supplied) Audio/Video Cable (supplied) Yellow: Not connected To Audio/Video Input Connectors To S-VIDEO Input Connector To 75 ohm Terminal TV 8 To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors . . . A Connect the VCR to TV.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Set Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION: ● If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels separately. (墌 pg. 16 – 19) ● Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may not receive the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel. If this function is taking a considerable amount of time, it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure.
EN This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus and some messages — in English, Spanish or French. The default setting is “ENGLISH”. Language Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. A Turn on the VCR. Press POWER. B Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. T C Access the Initial Set screen. W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 15 Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. 4 DV S-VHS D Select the language.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable box. Clock Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. Preparations A Turn on the VCR. Press POWER. T B Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. W 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV S-VHS C Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. D Access the Clock Set screen.
EN Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/ time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1 to 4 in “Preparations” (墌 pg. 16), then go to the following steps. NOTE: The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed. A Set “Auto Clock” to “ON”. Press OK or e repeatedly to move the highlight bar to “AUTO CLOCK”, then press rt so that “ON” is selected. B Select the host channel.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Auto Channel Set Tuner Set Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug&Play setting. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. A Turn on the VCR. Press POWER. B Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. T W 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 4 DV S-VHS 3 C Access the Tuner Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or e. D Perform Auto Channel Set.
EN 19 Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. T A Turn on the VCR. W 1 2 Press POWER. 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 B Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU. C Access the Tuner Set screen. 1 DV 3 S-VHS Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or e. D Access the Manual Channel Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or e.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Cable Box Control Setting Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor. ATTENTION: The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors of both the cable box and DBS receiver.
EN 21 D Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 4 DV E Access the Cable Box Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX SET”, then press OK or e. S-VHS F Select the cable box’s channel. 3 Setting cable box's brand and channel After installation, set the cable box’s brand and channel correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.
EN G Access the Cable Box Brand Set screen. Press OK or e. H Enter the cable box’s brand. Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the following list, then press OK or e and “CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then it returns to the normal screen. If the cable box’s channel changes to 9, setting is complete. Press OK. If the cable box’s channel does not change to 9; A Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”, then press OK or e.
EN 23 The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS receiver’s channel during timer recording. DBS Receiver Control Setting NOTES: 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.
EN INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) D Access the Initial Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or e. T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 4 DV E Access the DBS Receiver Set screen. Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER SET”, then press OK or e. S-VHS F Select the DBS receiver’s channel.
EN G Access the DBS Receiver Brand Set screen. Press OK or e. H Enter the DBS receiver’s brand. Press the appropriate number keys to enter the brand code from the following list, then press OK or e. The program currently received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds. BRAND NAME CODE JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS) 51 51 41 40 If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the channel listed below for your brand, setting is complete.
EN PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK Basic Playback (VHS deck) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. A 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 pointed toward the VCR. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The VCR’s power comes on automatically. ● If the record safety tab has been removed, playback begins automatically. B Select the VHS deck. Press S-VHS. ● The S-VHS button lights on the VCR.
EN Basic Recording A Load a cassette. (VHS deck) ● The VCR’s power comes on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 27 Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact. B Select the VHS deck. Press S-VHS. ● The S-VHS button lights on the VCR. C Choose a program. On the Remote Press CH +/– or the number keys. 1 3 2 On the VCR Push the ADVANCED JOG dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record. D Set the tape speed.
EN PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) (VHS deck) 1 Pause during playback. Push the ADVANCED JOG dial. OR Press PAUSE (9). 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frameby-frame playback. OR 1 3 Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.
EN Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) 1 Pause during playback. 29 You can also use the Remote's JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring for the operations. First press the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the Remote so that the button lights up before use. Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the procedures. Press PAUSE (9). 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up.
EN PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Index Search Your VCR automatically marks index codes at the beginning of each recording. This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 index codes in either direction. INDEX 1 NOTE: 1 3 2 Before starting, make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode. Activate Index Search. Press w or e (2 or 6). “INDEX -1” or “INDEX 1” is displayed on the TV screen and search begins in the corresponding direction.
EN 31 Manual Tracking Your VCR is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the CH buttons. T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 Override automatic tracking. Press p on the Remote. 4 2 Adjust the tracking manually. Press CH + or –. ● Press p again to return to automatic tracking. 1 DV S-VHS NOTE: When a new tape is inserted, the VCR enters the automatic tracking mode automatically.
EN PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Recording Features Record One Program While Watching Another (VHS deck) Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view. ● The program selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the VCR’s CH buttons is recorded on the tape.
EN 33 Elapsed Recording Time Indication 1 Set the counter display. Press DISPLAY/OSD until a counter reading appears on the front display panel. T 2 Reset the counter. W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 Press C.RESET before starting recording or playback. ● The counter is reset to “0:00:00” and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs. You can check the exact time of a recording or playback.
EN PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK (cont.) Retake You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV program while you are recording it. End of program 1 3 2 Program Unnecessary part Beginning of program Unnecessary part Program Recorded part ADVANCED JOG dial Go back to end of program to cut out unnecessary part 1 Engage the Record-Pause mode. Press PAUSE (9) during recording. 2 Locate the start point.
EN Active Video Calibration (VHS deck) Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible playback and recording pictures. You can set “VIDEO CALIBRATION” to “ON” or “OFF” to your preference (墌 pg. 73). Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback. ● The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.
EN PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK Basic Playback (DV deck) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. A 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 pointed toward the VCR. ● Do not apply too much pressure when inserting. ● The VCR’s power comes on automatically. ● If the erase protection switch is set to “SAVE”, playback begins automatically. It takes about 15 seconds until the playback picture appears.
EN Basic Recording A Load a cassette. (DV deck) ● The VCR’s power comes on automatically. Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 37 Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “REC”. B Select the DV deck. Press DV. ● The DV button lights on the VCR. C Choose a program. On the Remote Press CH +/– or the number keys. 1 3 2 On the VCR Push the ADVANCED JOG dial and turn it to the left or right to select the channel you wish to record. D Set the tape speed. Press SP/LP (p).
EN PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.) Playback Features Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) (DV deck) 1 Pause during playback. Push the ADVANCED JOG dial. OR Press PAUSE (9). 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Turn the ADVANCED JOG dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for reverse frameby-frame playback. OR 1 3 Press PAUSE (9) to advance a still picture.
EN Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) 1 Pause during playback. 39 You can also use the Remote's JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring for the operations. First press the JOG/SHUTTLE button on the Remote so that the button lights up before use. Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the procedures. Press PAUSE (9). 2 Activate frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG/SHUTTLE so that the button lights up.
EN PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK (cont.) Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding. Before continuing, make sure the VCR is in the Stop mode. 1 3 2 a- For Automatic Start Of Playback Press REW (3), then press PLAY (4) within 2 seconds. b- For Automatic Power Off Press REW (3), then press POWER within 2 seconds. c- For Automatic Cassette Ejection After Tape Rewind Press REW (3), then press EJECT ( ) within 2 seconds.
EN 41 Recording Features Record One Program While Watching Another (DV deck) Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view. ● The program selected with the TV’s channel controls appears on the TV screen, while the one selected with the VCR’s CH buttons is recorded on the tape. Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 1 3 2 This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 2 hours (selectable in 30-min.
EN TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ Timer Programing ® With the VCR Plus+ system, timer programing is greatly simplified because each TV program has a corresponding code number which your VCR is able to recognize. Before performing the VCR Plus+ Timer Programing: ● Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. A Turn on the VCR. Press POWER. B Load a cassette. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN G Set the tape speed. For the VHS deck Press SP/EP (p). For the DV deck Press SP/LP (p). H Return to the normal screen. Press PROG or OK. “PROGRAM COMPLETED” appears on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, then the normal screen appears. If “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP” appears on the TV screen, see page 51. ● Repeat steps 3 – 8 for each additional program. I Engage the VCR’s timer mode. Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically and “#” appears on the front display panel.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ® Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. 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.
EN 45 F Enter the receiving channel position number. T Press rt or the number keys to select the number of the channel on which the guide channel’s broadcasts are received, then press OK or e. W 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 as necessary. GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CH : VCR CH : 6 47 PRESS NUMBER KEY (0–9) OR ( , ), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END (Example) If WNJU (ind.) is received on channel position 47. 4 G Return to the normal screen. 1 DV S-VHS Press MENU.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer Programing If you do not know the PlusCode number for the program you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your VCR to timer-record the program. Before performing Express Timer Programing: ● Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly. ● Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. A Turn on the VCR. Press POWER. B Load a cassette. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact.
EN H Enter the program date. Press DATE+/–. ● The current date appears on the TV screen. The date you enter appears in its place. I Enter the channel position. Press CH+/–. ● If you are using a DBS receiver, see “ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS” in the right column. ● Holding down CH +/– rapidly scans through the channels. J Set the tape speed. For the VHS deck Press SP/EP (p). For the DV deck Press SP/LP (p). K Return to the normal screen. Press PROG or OK.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) You can program a timer recording that starts within 24 hours using the ADVANCED JOG dial on the VCR. 24HR Quick Programing A Enter the program mode. Before performing the 24HR Quick Programing: ● ● ● ● Make sure that the VCR’s built-in clock is set properly. Select the deck. Set the tape speed. For the VHS deck: Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact. For the DV deck: Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “REC”.
EN NOTES: ● You can program each deck to timer-record as many as 6 programs. If you try to program the VCR to record a seventh, “FULL” appears on the front display panel. To record the extra program, you must first cancel any unnecessary programs (墌 pg. 50). ● If “Err” appears on the front display panel, repeat the steps on page 48 again. ● When a menu screen is shown, you cannot use 24HR Quick Programing function. Press MENU to return to normal screen, and try again.
EN TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Check, cancel and change programs A Disengage the timer mode. Press TIMER, then press POWER. T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 1 Press PROG CHECK. 4 DV B Access the Program Check screen. ● The Program Check screen appears for the deck (VHS or DV) being selected. S-VHS C Access the Program screen. 3 Press PROG CHECK again to check more information. Each time you press PROG CHECK, the next program’s information appears. To cancel or change a program...
EN When programs overlap each other 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. The program with the lower program number will be recorded. Pattern 1: 10:00 11:00 Program 1 CH10 Program 2 CH40 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.
EN EDITING Dubbing An Entire Cassette Tape Dubbing Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. (from DV to VHS) A Load cassettes. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape. 1 3 2 For the DV deck Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “SAVE”. B Select the dubbing direction. Press .
EN 53 Dubbing An Entire Cassette Tape Dubbing Because this VCR includes both VHS deck and DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. (from VHS to DV) A Load cassettes. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab removed. 1 3 2 For the DV deck Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “REC”. B Select the dubbing direction. Press . ● The dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) lights.
EN EDITING (cont.) Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping wherever you wish. A Load cassettes. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape. For the DV deck Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “SAVE”. B Select the dubbing direction. 1 3 2 Press . ● The dubbing direction indicator (DV ) lights. C Set the tape speed.
EN Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) 55 You can dub selected scenes on a tape, starting and stopping wherever you wish. A Load cassettes. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab removed. For the DV deck Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “REC”. B Select the dubbing direction. 1 3 2 Press . ● The dubbing direction indicator ( S-VHS) lights. C Set the tape speed. Press DV, then press SP/LP (p).
EN EDITING (cont.) You can use a camcorder as the source player and your VCR as the recording deck. You can perform digital dubbing if you connect a device such as a camcorder which has a DV IN/OUT connector. Because the signals are digital, there is no loss of video or audio quality as a result of editing. Edit From A Camcorder A Make connections. 1 3 2 A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... ...
EN A If the camcorder has no S-VIDEO output connector ... B If the camcorder has an S-VIDEO output connector ...
EN EDITING (cont.) Edit To Or From Another VCR/PC You can use your VCR as the source player or as the recording deck. A Make connections. Connect an audio/video cable between the player’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors. ● If connecting a VCR with an S-VIDEO input/output connector, it is recommended to use the S-VIDEO connection to minimize picture degradation while editing. T B Set the input mode of recording deck.
EN 59 Connection to another VCR Advantages of S-VHS video recorders (Example: When using this VCR as the source player) You can edit from VHS to S-VHS, S-VHS to VHS, or from S-VHS to S-VHS. ● From VHS to S-VHS: Record VHS playback signals in the S-VHS mode. Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original, the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS-to-VHS editing.
EN EDITING (cont.) Audio Dubbing Your VCR VHS Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. 1 Normal audio track 3 2 Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track CD player, etc. Audio-dubbed tape DV Audio Dubbing 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” (墌 pg. 76).
EN A Make connections. Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L + R input connectors on the VCR’s front panel. ● When connecting a monaural audio component, use only the VCR’s AUDIO L input connector. B Load a cassette. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape. For the DV deck Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to “REC”. C Set the VCR’s input mode.
EN EDITING (cont.) Insert Editing Your VCR Recorder 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. For Insert Editing, use your VCR as the recording deck.
EN A Make connections. Connect the player’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your VCR’s VIDEO or S-VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors. B Set the VCR’s input mode. Press AUX (number key “0”) and/or CH +/– to select “F-1” (or “L-1” if you use the connectors on the rear). ● When using S VIDEO connector, set “FRONT AUX INPUT” (or “REAR AUX INPUT” if you use the connectors on the rear) to “S-VIDEO”. (墌 pg.
EN EDITING (cont.) Random Assemble Editing 64-program Editing Memory (8 programs x 8 scenes) 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 (or S-VHS) cassette. Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck. A Load cassettes. For the VHS deck Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette with the record safety tab intact, or cover the hole using adhesive tape.
EN F Locate the end point. Press PLAY (4) to start playback. Find the edit-out point where you want the edited scene to end by pressing PAUSE (9), then press IN/OUT. ● The edit-out point is registered in memory and appears on the screen. ● The total time of the edited scenes is displayed to the right of “TOTAL”. ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each additional scene. G Prepare the source tape. Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the scene you want to edit. H Prepare the VHS deck for dubbing.
EN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Remote A/B Code Switching 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.
EN TV Multi-Brand Remote Control Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to JVC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn ON the TV using its Remote. 67 A Set the TV brand code. A Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's Remote to TV. B Press and hold POWER. C Press the number keys to enter your TV’s brand code. D Press STOP (8), and release POWER. The TV should turn off.
EN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your cable box set. In addition to JVC cable boxes, other manufacturer’s cable boxes can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn ON the cable box using its Remote. A Set the Cable Box brand code. A Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's Remote to CABLE/DBS. B Press and hold POWER. C Press the number keys to enter your cable box’s brand code.
EN DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control Your Remote can operate the basic functions of your DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver set. In addition to JVC DBS receivers, other manufacturer’s DBS receivers can also be controlled. Before performing the following steps: Turn ON the DBS receiver using its Remote. 69 A Set the DBS receiver brand code. A Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS switch on the VCR's Remote to CABLE/DBS. B Press and hold POWER.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS You can change various mode settings on TV screen by following the procedure described below. For each mode setting, see pages 71 to 76. Mode Set Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. MODE SET 墌 pg. 71 VHS MODE SET 墌 pg. 72 DV MODE SET 墌 pg. 76 ● The procedure shows how to set “SUPERIMPOSE” to “ON” on the “MODE SET” screen as an example. T W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 0 4 A Turn on the VCR. Press POWER. B Access the Main Menu screen. Press MENU.
EN MODE SET 8 REAR AUX INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO 8 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON OFF 71 * The default setting is bold in the table below. Select the appropriate mode depending on the connector being used on the rear panel. VIDEO: To use the VIDEO input connector on the rear panel. S-VIDEO: To use the S-VIDEO input connector on the rear panel. ● When this function is set to “ON”; If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on both the normal and HiFi tracks. The main audio is not recorded.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) VHS MODE SET 8 S-VHS ET ON OFF * The default setting is bold in the table below. You can record on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel. NOTES: ● You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.
EN VHS MODE SET (cont.) 8 VIDEO CALIBRATION ON OFF 8 PICTURE CONTROL AUTO EDIT SOFT SHARP 73 * The default setting is bold in the table below. 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. (墌 pg.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) VHS MODE SET (cont.) 8 AUTO SP]EP TIMER ON OFF * The default setting is bold in the table below. 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 . . .
EN VHS MODE SET (cont.) 8 VIDEO STABILIZER ON OFF 75 * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, you can automatically correct vertical vibration in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on another VCR. NOTES: ● When you finish viewing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”. ● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback.
EN SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) DV MODE SET 8 SOUND MODE 12BIT 16BIT 8 12BIT MODE SOUND1 SOUND2 FULL * The default setting is bold in the table below. Select the appropriate mode before recording on a Mini DV tape. 12BIT: Enables Audio Dubbing later. 16BIT: Audio Dubbing is impossible but the recorded sound quality is higher than “12BIT”. Select the appropriate mode when playing back an audio-dubbed Mini DV tape.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING 77 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. No power is supplied to the VCR. ● The AC power cord is disconnected. 2. The clock is functioning properly, but the VCR cannot be powered.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) RECORDING SYMPTOM 1. Recording cannot be started. POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● For the VHS deck There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its record safety tab removed. Insert a VHS (or S-VHS) cassette, or using adhesive tape, cover the hole where the tab was removed. ● For the DV deck There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its erase protection switch set to “SAVE”.
EN 79 TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. Re-perform the clock and/or timer settings. ● The timer is not engaged. Press TIMER and confirm that “#” is displayed on the front display panel. ● Timer recording may not work when the VCR’s input mode is set to “F-1” for recording on the DV deck. Set the channel position other than “F-1” before engaging to Timer-Standby mode. 2. Timer programing is not possible.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING (cont.) SYMPTOM 7. Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. 8. Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. 9. Timer recording begins as scheduled, but the channel is always incorrect. POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION ● The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR. Connect the Controller correctly (墌 pg. 20). ● The output channel selected in the Cable Box Set screen is incorrect.
EN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 81 PLAYBACK TIMER 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. “o” and “#” remain lit on the front display panel. Is there a problem? A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress. Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes on the VHS deck, 3 minutes on the DV deck to protect the heads. Q.
EN SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER Power requirement : AC 120 Vd, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 35 W Power off : 4.4 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 106 mm x 380 mm (17-³/16” x 4-³/16” x 15”) Weight : 5.1 kg (11.
EN INDEX 83 A N Active Video Calibration ........................................... 35 Advantages of S-VHS video recorders ............................ 59 Audio Dubbing ...................................................... 60 AUDIO MONITOR ................................................. 75 Auto Channel Set .................................................... 18 AUTO SP]EP TIMER .............................................. 74 AUTO TIMER ........................................................
EN FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 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.) 85 LIMITED WARRANTYCONSUMER 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”) 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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