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1. 4 The recording speeds of the recorder are set as follows Recording Recording Maximum speed amount recording time about 6 4 Mbps about 14 hours about 4 5 Mbps about 20 hours about 3 2 Mbps about 28 hours SEP about 2 2 Mbps about 40 hours Playback wit HDD Navigation EN 2D The HDD Navigation enables you to seach and select the desired programs recorded on the HDD deck very easily There is a 40 Gbyte hard disk drive on this recorder You can record up to 60 programs for the HDD deck Each time a program is recorded on the HDD deck the information of the program are registered in the HDD Navigation automatically So you can confirm the information of the programs recorded on the HDD with the HDD Navigation Screen And you can also select one of the programs recorded on the HDD deck using the HDD Navigation The following screen appears as the HDD Navigation screen when you press NAVI with the HDD deck selected You can move the arrow to select the desired position on the screen by pressing lt A gt V or a gt Y When you move the arrow at the top of the HDD Navigation screen you can change the screens by pressing lt I gt or lt gt You need to select SCAN to scan the beginning of the programs TOTAL TIME for the selected programs Index small still picture of the each program Recording Informa tion for the program indicated by the arro
2. MISC 06 12 01 TUE 10 30AM 12 55PM 2CH SP 145min D SELECT WITH va SELECT OK END THENPRESS OK SELECT PROGRAM S Press lt I gt or lt b to HDD NAVI move the arrow on the index small still CO CL FSS EE pictures of the desired d a gt program a MI MISC 06 12 01 TUE 10 30AM 12 55PM 2CH SP 145min TOTAL TIME OHOOM REMAIN TIME 11H07M SP 6 e When you want the plural programs to be i a SELECT WITH va lt gt played back continu seL ct ok enp THENPRESS 0K ously press MEMORY on the remote control after selecting the desired program The numbers of the playback order appear on the index You can select up to 8 programs When you want to correct the order move the arrow on the desired index and press MEMORY on the remote control Or move the arrow on the desired index and press OK then move the arrow to CANCEL and press OK The number disappears and the recorder re numbers the other programs automatically START PLAYBACK Press OK to move the arrow to PLAY on the Scan Screen then press OK again Or simply press PLAY The playback starts PAUSE PLAYBACK Press PAUSE To resume normal playback press PLAY STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP NOTE When there are programs stored in MEMORY for Playback the MODIFY and DELETE commands are not possible PLAYBACK FEATURES for HDD deck EN 27
3. J NOTES SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the on screen display will not appear F pg 41 e Near the beginning of the tape the tape remaining estimate may be inaccurate However the estimate becomes more accurate as the tape comes closer to the end Depending on the type of tape used the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away or may not be correct may sometimes appear or the display may blink on occasion The tape remaining time indication is not accurate when using VHS C tapes with VHS C adapter Il 5O en RECORDING FEATURES for VHS deck cont S VHS Super VHS S VHS ET and VHS a MAIN MENU Your recorder can record in S VHS S VHS ET or VHS Press MENU S VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a ACCESS VHS SET UP 2 horizontal resolution of 400 lines This compares with the 240 lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings To achieve the 1 At the top of the Main highest quality picture we recommend that you record in S VHS mode ees HDD SET UP VHS SET UP 1 VHS SETUP L the arrow to HDD Cuse N VHS SET UP by pressing lt I gt or lt P then press V or W or OK SELECT WITH VA lt gt 2 On the HDD VHS Set Z K END THEN PRESS OK Up screen move the arrow to VHS SET UP 2 by pressing lt I gt or lt a gt then press V or W or OK SELECT S VHS MODE 1 On the VHS Set Up By using S VHS ET it
4. 36 en SIMPLE OPERATION for VHS deck cont The VHS Navigation enables you to seach and select the desired program recorded with the VHS deck very easily D o g C When you record a program with the VHS deck for more than 5 minutes in SP mode for more than 15 minutes in EP mode with NAVIGATION of VHS SET UP 1 set to WIT VH S ON its information are registered in the VHS Naviga tion automatically e When the first program is recorded on a cassette the Ni Gavi g o fi o rn VHS Navigation gives the register number to the cas sette The VHS Navigation memorizes the cassette by the number You can confirm the register number of the cassette when the cassette is loaded or ejected The VHS Navigation can register up to 2000 programs or up tp 680 cassettes The following screen appears as the VHS Navigation screen when you press NAVI with the VHS deck selected You can move the arrow to select the desired position on the screen by pressing lt A gt V or 4 gt V The number appears when the registered cassette is loaded Total time and BLANK i f thi VHS NAVI time of this cassette based on the DATE REC CATEGORY CASSETTE A This date shows when recording speed the loaded cassette is currently selected registered Recording Informa tion for the program indicated by the arrow Index Small still picture of the each program In this case there are two registered programs Th
5. Audio cable Audio component CD player etc SET INPUT MODE Press CH to select depending on the connector being used F 1 for the front panel input connectors or L 1 for the rear panel input connectors LOCATE START POINT Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your recorder and press PAUSE when you find the point where you want to start dubbing Press C RESET to change the counter display to 0 00 00 ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING Press A DUB Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode panel _ _ EN O1 START DUBBING Engage the audio components Play mode then press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder Audio dubbing begins at this point panel e To stop dubbing temporarily press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume dubbing END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder and engage the audio component s Stop mode NOTES When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing the normal soundtrack is automatically selected If you wish to hear the Hi Fi or mixed sound Hi Fi Normal soundtracks refer to the Select The Soundtrack section t pg 46 and select the soundtrack you wish to hear Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches 0 00 00 and the recorder enters the Play mode Check the counter reading before dubbing e Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear AUDIO IN connectors Audio dubbing
6. HDD VHS SET UP by pressing lt I gt or VIDEO CALIBRATION ON lt p gt then press V or W or OK O SELECT WITH Va lt gt 2 On the HDD VHS SELECT OK END THEN PRESS 0K Set Up screen move the arrow to VHS SET UP 1 by pressing lt I gt or lt p then press V or Y or OK SELECT VIDEO STABILIZER MODE 1 On the VHS Set Up 1 screen move the arrow to VIDEO HDD VHS SET UP HDD SET UP VHS SET UP 1 VHS SET UP 2 STABILIZER by o Se ON pressing AV or AY then press OK N Pressing AV or AW O SELECT WITH Va lt gt to select the desired SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK mode then press OK RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTES When you finish viewing the tape be sure to set it back to OFF e Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback The Superimpose mode indications may jitter vertically when VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON To watch recordings with close caption it is necessary to set the Video Stabilizer function to OFF 46 en TBC Your recorder is equipped with the TBC Time Base Corrector that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes The on off of Digital 3 DNR Noise Reduction which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function The
7. Live Memory Playback Equipped with a hard disk drive this recorder allows informa tion to be written to and read from the hard disk at high speeds Taking advantage of this feature you can temporarily record programs received with the tuner or from an externally connected equipment CATV or DBS and can watch them only a few seconds behind actual air time In this recorder viewing a program through HDD not a recorded program means you are always watching the program temporarily recorded on it This feature enables you to reverse the program back to view any previous part of it so called Live Memory Playback which was impossible until now To access Live Memory Playback all that you have to do is to turn on the recorder and select the HDD deck So the temporary recording is started on the HDD deck And you can select the length of the time for temporary recording from off 30 minutes 1 hour and 3 hours About Live Memory Playback With a certain amount of space for 30 minutes 1 hour and 3 hours reserved on the hard disk the recorder records broad casts being received or signals input from an externally connected equipment Even while you are reversing the program to review any previous part the recorder continues recording the same program or externally input signals When the reserved amount of time or space runs out the recorder overwrites the previous recordings on the hard disk
8. TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER The button corresponding to the previously selected deck lights SELECT HDD DECK Press HDD The HDD button lights on the front panel 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 When you switch channels on the HDD deck the pictures appears a few seconds behind It is not a malfunction SET RECORDING SPEED Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed For details on the recording speed see the next page START RECORDING Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the front panel The HDD recording indicator lights STOP RECORDING Press STOP The HDD recording indicator turns off There may be a few seconds delay in resuming normal screen It is not a malfunction NOTES It is not possible to record a TV program on both the HDD deck and the VHS deck simultaneously In addition it is not possible to record simultaneously from the same external input It is not possible to pause recording on the HDD deck while recording from the channels other than L 1 F 1 DUB See also pages 73 and 77 IA EN SIMPLE OPERATION for HDD deck cont TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER The button corresponding to the previously selected deck lights on the front panel Simple Playback SELECT HDD
9. DELETE then press OK e When you cancel the deletion select CANCEL then press OK RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press NAVI 70 en D bb Easy Dubbing from HDD U ING deck to VHS deck Because this recorder includes both HDD deck and VHS deck you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press POWER ACCESS HDD NAVIGATION SCREEN Press HDD then press NAVI The HDD Navigation appears ACCESS EASY DUBBING SCREEN Press lt I gt or lt a gt to move the arrow to EASY DUBBING then press OK The Easy Dubbing screen appears SELECT nl Press lt I gt or lt P to move the arrow to the desired program then rorat Time OHOOM REMAIN TIME 11H07M SP e When you want to 06 12 01 TUE A 06 11 01 MON 06 10 01 select the plural e e no 06 12 01 TUE 10 30AM 12 55PM_2CH SP 145mi HDD NAVI programs press ous START C DUB DEL CANCEL _ MEMORY on the D D SELECT WITH va AND MEMORY SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK remote control after selecting the desired program The numbers of the playback order appear on the index You can select up to 8 programs When you want to correct the order after moving the arrow on the numbered index press MEMORY on the remote control or move arrow to CANCEL by pressing AV or lt A then press OK The number disappears and the recorder re numbers the other p
10. Press CH If you are using a DBS receiver see ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS on next page Holding down CH rapidly scans through the channels SET TAPE SPEED Press REC SPEED to set the tape speed Each time the button is pressed the recording speed changes as follows For HDD deck For VHS deck SP EP gt SP gt SET WEEKLY OR DAILY Press WEEKLY NUMBER 9 for weekly serials or DAILY M F NUMBER 8 for daily serials Monday Friday When WEEKLY is selected in the HDD deck recording the recorder reserves certain space corresponding to one program period then writes new data over the recorded data every week When DAILY M F is selected in the HDD deck recording the unit reserves certain space corresponding to five programs periods then writes new data over the recorded data everyday from Monday to Friday When index picture for a Weekly or Daily timer program is deleted the index is assigned as RESERVED SET CATEGOR 1 Press lt I gt or a gt to crc move the arrow to CATEGORY then press OK The Category Set screen appears 2 Select the desired category by pressing IAP V or AV then press OK The Program screen resumes RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Move the arrow to CONFIRM by pressing lt A gt V or lt AP Y then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for a while then normal screen appears 5
11. 30 en PLAYBACK FEATURES for HDD deck cont High Speed Search 1 The search speed is 15 times normal playback speed Turn on the TV and select the AV mode To resume normal playback press PLAY ACTIVATE HIGH SPEED SEARCH During playback or Live Memory Playback press FF for forward high speed search or REW for reverse high speed search If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there NOTES may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen e For short searches during playback or still press and hold FF or REW When released normal playback resumes e f either end of the program is reached during high speed search normal playback will resume Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press PAUSE ACTIVATE FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK Press PAUSE or gt or repeatedly to advance one frame at a time Press lt or lt repeatedly to reverse one frame at a time To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion ACCESS SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK For hands free slow motion press PAUSE during playback or Live Memory Playback 1 ACTIVATE SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK Press and hold or for forward slow motion lt or lt 4 for reverse slow motion 2 CHANGE SLOW MOTION SPEED Press gt or or lt or lt repeatedly The slow motion speed changes in three steps for each directio
12. MM HDD VHS DUAL RECORDER HM HDS1U SVHS Hiei ue ABLE BOX ONTROL Daure TECHNOLOGY Super VHS ET HM HDS1 REC LINK STOP PLAY PAUSE REC SVHSET fo a a MENU NAVI REW FEW o d gt BO A DUB o CH 14YB6RID o o RECORDER VCR Super VHS ET For Customer Use INS RUC IONS Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LPT0585 001A 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 recorder CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE O
13. Press BPI or gt or ka or lt repeatedly to change playback speed as illustrated below To resume normal playback press PLAY Reverse search 3 steps Forward search 4 steps Reverse Motion playback Normal playback 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 START SEARCH While the tape is stopped press gt or lt BPI or ma a ACCESS DISTANT CODE To access a recording 2 9 index codes away press gt or lt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON c pg 41 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located 2 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 BE en 4 1 Superimpose To recall an indication This function switchable between ON and OFF determines Press OSD m All indications corresponding to the current status are displayed for 5 seconds After that the counter whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen fers P ACCESS MAIN MENU e nae 2 Press OSD agai he display SCREEN The RECORD PAUSE indication left displayed on the Press MENU on f you wa
14. Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS VHS SET UP 1 SCREEN 2 1 At the top of the RODS SETUP Main Menu screen move the arrow to NAVIGATION N HDD VHS SET UP by pressing lt I gt or lt p then press V PICTURE CONTROL AUTO _ or w or OK O SELECT WITH va 2 On the HDD VHS SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK Set Up screen move the arrow to VHS SET UP 1 by pressing lt i gt or lt p then press V or Y or OK SELECT VIDEO CALIBRATION MODE 1 On the VHS Set Up 1 mwen screen move the arrow to VIDEO CALIBRATION by i Gec i OF pressing AV or AV 186 I on then press OK 2 Pressing AV or AW s a O SELECT WITH va lt gt to select the desired SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK mode then press OK RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU AS EN PLAYBACK FEATURES for VHS deck cont Recording Perform steps 1 4 on page 35 Simple Recording before continuing START RECORDING Press and hold REC and DURING CALIBRATION press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the recorder s front panel 1 The recorder takes about 7 seconds to assess the START quality of the tape in use then recording ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION begins with the picture level optimized NOTES CALIBRATION COMPLETE Calibration occurs immediately prior to both the first SP and the first EP recording after i
15. TURN ON THE CABLE BOX Turn the power on using the cable box s remote control SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Press and hold TV on the remote control when CABLE DBS appears until the two digits start blinking on the display window of the recorder s remote control dbSCBL 01 ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND Enter your cable box brand code using the NUMBER keys then press OK Follow the example shown at bottom left 1 2 Once you have set the remote control to operate the cable box you don t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control s batteries OPERATE CABLE BOX First press POWER to see if the cable box s power goes off as it should If it does try other functions TV CH and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the cable box 4 e For some brands of cable box you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys e To return the remote to the recorder control press HDD or VHS or S VHS NOTES You must set the cable box brand for your remote control and the cable box brand for your Controller pg 16 separately The list of cable box brands that can be controlled by your remote control is different from the list of brands that can be controlled by your controller Depending on the type of cable box there may be cases where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control It s not possible to set the remote control for both your cable
16. by pressing lt A gt V or lt A gt VY then press OK If there is no program overlap the normal screen will appear otherwise the unit will show the program check screen again _ O1 Check Cancel And Revise Programs DISENGAGE TIMER VHS DECK ONLY Press TIMER then press POWER ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG CHECK ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN pa 06 12 01 TUE 3 40PM 4 00PM 1CH HDD Press AV or AY to 06 12 01 TUE 3 40PM 4 00PM 2CH VHS SP select the program then press OK INDEX PROG CHECK SELECT WITH va SELECT OK END THENPRESS OK To Cancel Or Revise A Program CANCEL OR REVISE A PROGRAM To cancel the program move the arrow to select CANCEL by pressing IAD V or lt APY then press OK 4 To revise a program press the appropriate 5S WEEKLY 70008 THE RESS CONFIRM button START a i STOP DATE CH REC SPEED WEEKLY NUMBER 9 DAILY M F NUMBER 8 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Move the arrow to CONFIRM by pressing lt A gt V or lt A gt Y then press OK If there is no program overlap the normal screen will appear otherwise the unit will show the program check screen again If you have selected the VHS deck press OK The recorder turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel TIMER RECORDING cont Auto SP EP Timer VHS deck only If when recording in SP mo
17. from VHS to HDD PREPARE VHS DECK FOR DUBBING 1 Press VHS or S VHS and select the program to be dubbed You can select the program by VHS Navigation 2 Press CH to set the channel other than DUB LOCATE START POINT 1 Select the point where you want to start dubbing by pressing PLAY FF REW 2 Press REW a little then PLAY to start playback 3 Press PAUSE to pause playback before that point a little PREPARE HDD DECK FOR DUBBING 1 Press HDD 2 Press CH to set the channel DUB 3 Press REC SPEED to select recording speed 4 Select the point where you want to start recording by pressing PLAY FF REW STOP e Set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT at the VHS SET UP 1 of the Main Menu c pg 44 START DUBBING 1 Press VHS and PLAY to start playback 2 Press HDD and REC REC and PLAY on the remote control to start dubbing e To enter recording pause press and hold REC and press PAUSE on the remote control To resume recording press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control END DUBBING Press STOP Then press VHS and press STOP e Set PICTURE CONTROL to AUTO or STAN DARD at the VHS SET UP 1 of the main MENU after dubbing NOTES e There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start and where it actually starts e The superimposed indication during the operatio
18. If you want to cancel this reservation move the arrow to CANCEL by pressing lt I gt or lt b then press OK Or press PROG SET TAPE SPEED Press REC SPEED Each time the button is pressed the recording speed changes as follows For HDD deck SP LP EP SEP gt SP gt For VHS deck SP EP SP gt RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Move the arrow to CONFIRM by pressing lt A gt V or lt APV then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for a while then normal screen appears f there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another the correction screen will appear In this case correct the program data See page 60 If you select VHS deck press TIMER The recorder turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel D 6 EN TIMER RECORDING cont IMPORTANT g rn rn If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR Plus Setti Turn on the TV and select the AV mode To ensure that the VCR Plus Timer Recording operates correctly it is necessary to set the VCR Plus Guide Channel Set for each station Please read the following information carefully or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus program screen F step 6 on page 55 When this happens perform the following steps to set the correct the Guide Channel number for
19. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 96 en FOR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer http www jvcservice com 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
20. VHS deck only 80 Audio IWAGIN WOR ev iee n N 46 Auto Channel Setting sessseessssssssssseeeeeeesssssssssessses 13 Auto Daylight Saving Time eau 11 AUO OSE TIMES E 62 Automate RCE a cat nes 42 PAR A ar rer 76 B A sam atone T E 13 C gt COR eo ces 15 Cable Box Brand SEINE eurent 17 Cable Box CONONOFSS ii sense ctaneunss 15 Cancel POCI o 61 Cassette Adapter 34 Changing VCR Plus Setting er 56 Check LOS a a 60 CONH CHONAO EVER tent AREEN ANAA 8 RS OTS IS oases aoe cee erecta ann eye 7 COMM SR Ce ie etic ce ce ot 43 D DBS R CNERS des coma 18 DBS Receiver Brand Setting eee 20 DBS Receiver Controller nue 18 Delete Channel nn sonate ses achet es 14 Delete MAIO AMAR eerie 14 Delete OBAMA aa ne net 69 TEC NE a a co miam 46 Display Mode Setting acer nn 27 E gt EUN e E sees 65 Express TiMerP OSAaMMIN es 58 F Frame by Frame Playback 30 39 GC Guide Channel Seting ad a ce 56 FA AIDD LIEN ILE TE PRE Re En 25 Host Channel Selection 11 l E o E E E E EE 25 36 MOSS e e E entre 40 a AE E A A E T T 34 ITR Instant Timer Recording sssesssssssesssserereresresesss 64 L M gt NADIA ON T A A 10 Manual Channel Sene se 14 Manual Clock Seming a ae 12 Manual Tracking nsc ds encore 42 MBR Multi Brand Remote Code Setting 00000000000 82 N NEXT FUNCHION IMGINIONY es ui 43 INOW Man DANS SR de 72 75 OO On Screen Display ns 29 41 Po PB CASA E eae 9 PAR E E
21. arrow to INITIAL SET by pressing lt I gt or lt b then press OK ENO ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press AV or AW to move the arrow to INITIAL SET GUIDE CHANNEL CLOCK SET SET then press gt or or OK CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH A w THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER Ex When inputting the Press AV or AY orthe CR Chanel number appropriate NUMBER keys GUIDE CHANNEL SET to input the VCR Plus Guide Channel number as shown in the TV an listing Then press gt or gt or OK PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 fee OR a THEN OK If you receive your PRESS MENU TO END channels with a cable box and if you do not have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If so refer to pages 15 17 and re perform the procedure INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER en Press AV or AY orthe appropriate NUMBER GUIDE CHANNEL SET keys to input the number of the channel on which GUIDE CH 6 the Guide Channels broadcasts are received Then press gt or or PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OK OR 4 W THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each instance RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU twice 58 EN TIMER RECORDING cont You can directly program the recorder s timer to record up to 16 shows each on the HDD and VHS decks as far as a year in Exp ress Timer isipin Pro
22. box and a DBS receiver at the same time You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time 64 EN SPECIAL FEATURES cont DBS Receiver Multi Brand Remote Control The recorder s remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receivers listed below TURN ON THE DBS RECEIVER Turn the power on using the DBS receiver s remote control SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Press and hold TV on the remote control when CABLE DBS appears until the two digits start blinking on the display window of the recorder s remote control dbSCBL 01 ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND Enter your cable box brand code using the NUMBER keys then press OK Follow the example shown at bottom left Once you have set the remote control to operate the DBS receiver you don t have to repeat this step until you replace the remote control s batteries OPERATE DBS RECEIVER First press POWER to see if the DBS receiver s power goes off as it should If it does try other functions TV CH and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate the DBS receiver For some brands of DBS receiver you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys e To return the remote to the recorder control press HDD or VHS or S VHS NOTES e You must set the DBS receiver brand for your remote control pepe and the DBS receiver brand for your Controller t
23. see the next page SELECT VHS DECK Press VHS or S VHS The S VHS button lights on the front panel SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CH Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys E then press ENTER The channel changes after a few om serer M seconds whether you press ENTER or not SET TAPE SPEED Press REC SPEED to select the recording speed from SP or EP START RECORDING Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote control or press REC on the recorder s front panel The VHS recording indicator lights on the front panel If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen Video Calibration takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first EP recording after inserting the cassette when Video Calibration is set to ON pg 47 PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording During record pause you can change the recording channel by using the CH buttons or NUMBER keys Video Calibration will not take place if the tape speed is changed while in record pause mode STOP RECORDING Press STOP Then press EJECT on the VHS to remove the cassette NOTE It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck and the HDD deck simultaneously In addition it is not possible to record simultaneously from the same external input
24. try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug EN 3 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it f
25. 8 scenes 74 Edit From A Camcorder cccccccccccccccccccscces 7 Edit To Or From Another VCR ccccccsccccees 78 Audio Dubbing VHS deck only 80 S PECIAL FEATURES 82 TV Multi Brand Remote Control 82 Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control sssscsssssssssessssses 83 DBS Receiver Multi Brand Remote Control 84 Control Four JVC VCRS dcsisstiedaccvncvateatensdGsacateviaieaseedantasnane 85 T ROUBLESHOOTING 86 Q UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 89 NDEX 90 S PECIFICATIONS 95 F OR SERVICING 96 ARRANTY 97 S EN Connections Antenna or Cable Coaxial Cable Flat Feeder Lt Matching Transformer not supplied AC Outlet ANTENNA IN A Antenna or S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO oe oor Our OUI Z 7 7 lee 0 6 OY GES th fo 6 UN Mr q Bi Vav YY I tT I TV OUT TT Back a Antenna or recorder cable output Audio Video Cable supplied S Video Cable supplied LR See UT UV S VIDEO IN RF Cable supplied TV NOTES INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections CHECK CONTENTS Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS lt pg 95 SITUATE RECORDER Place the recorder on a stable horizontal surface CONNECT RECORDER TO TV The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have a Disconnect the TV
26. A MONITOR TV Muting and NUMBER keys on the remote can all be used to operate the TV For some brands of TV you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys e To return the remote to the recorder control press HDD or VHS or S VHS Me NOTE MAGNAVOX Depending on the type of TV there may be cases where some MITSUBISHI or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control PANASONIC RCA SHARP SONY TOSHIBA ZENITH HITACHI SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE ARCHER 01 05 17 CABLETENNA 01 17 CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 02 08 DIAMOND 01 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 01 04 06 11 12 15 NOVAVISION 02 08 OAK 07 20 PANASONIC 13 14 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX SPRUCER STARGATE TELEVIEW TOCOM UNIKA UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY ZENITH 05 16 17 24 25 13 14 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 05 16 24 01 04 16 01 17 16 17 25 03 09 22 03 09 22 EN OD Cable Box Multi Brand Remote Control The recorder 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
27. DECK Press HDD The HDD button lights on the front panel Turn on the TV and select the AV mode If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen START PLAYBACK Press PLAY The HDD playback indicator lights on the front panel One of the following screens will appear the program which has been recorded on the HDD deck at the last and has not been played back yet the program which has been stopped during playback the HDD Navigation screen See the next page There are some programs for demonstration on the HDD deck when it is shipped from the factory PAUSE PLAYBACK Press PAUSE 4 5 Recording Speed on the HDD deck This recorder has a 40 Gbyte hard disk drive The pictures and sounds recorded on the HDD deck and other information are written down on the hard disk drive As recording format for the HDD deck MPEG2 format the same for DVD is used As a guide for picture quality the bps unit is used to represent how much data can be recorded per second The larger this value the better the picture quality is but the more capacity is required for recording Select SP for programs where quick movement occurs such as sports programs and SEP for talk shows etc where relativity less movement To resume normal playback press PLAY STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP The HDD playback indicator turns off
28. EE 24 34 PO S P a E A E 9 R o Random Assemble Editing eeeeeeeeeeeeeennenneeeeeees 74 Record Salty TaD 48 R COLTER ne 2335 Recording SPORE ao a 24 RESISTED INMOMMAUOMN ncxccacucescavnnesciteanessdnveoneaecacaaeontes 25 65 Repeat PAY D ACK nnscnsscensceansanaatdacsasauniandedmeneanedsonntes 32 42 RAR oes eres 52 Reverse Motion Playback cceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 39 Reverse Slow Motion Playback ceeeeeceeeeeeees 30 39 S SAP Second Audio Program 45h 53 SPECON AIO E aad eaters 53 Select Cable Box Output Channel 16 Select DBS Receiver Output Channel 19 Semi Auto Clock Setting x ssacc0008 ontatannesonensarseestaviieneyss 11 Slow Motion Playback nn 30 39 SSE E a 95 Still Picture Play WACK Sommet 30 39 UO ST NMC A a da 28 41 S VHS Super VHS ona nmre 50 NPO ET E E ence eee eee 51 VID O Connec isesend a i 8 Do DDR E E 70 Tape Position Indicator s sosssnss 43 Tape D CO a 35 Time Zone Selecion nn 11 TUN E SOM sie E a E AN 13 YOOO OOO Variable Speed Search ccceccseeesseeessseessssesesssees 31 40 VCR Plus Timer Programming ssssssssssssssssssssrrrerereee 54 VFS NAVI aU O eieae EEEo 36 video SD ASE a mn EEN 45 EN 9D GENERAL Power requirement AC 120 VA 60 Hz Power consumption Power on 45 W Power off 14 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 WxHx
29. If Plug amp Play Has Failed below INFORMATION If AUTO CLOCK is set to ON at the Clock Set screen on page 11 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour on the hour except for 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the recorder s power is turned off The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the recorder not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON f the memory backup fails because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the recorder Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the recorder What To Do If Plug amp Play Has Failed If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system In this case perform the Semi Auto lt pg 11 or Manual Clock Set pg 12 procedure Auto channel set has already taken place and it need not be set again f appears on the display your antenna cable may not be connected to the recorder or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then power on and power off the recorder the Plug amp Play function will be automatically
30. Navigation Indicators 7 pg 37 Channel Display L 1 and F 1 for AUX Speed Indicators F pg 23 mode Q Timer Mode Indicator lt pg 55 Counter Display pg 43 Remaining Time Indicator F pg 43 Clock Display 7 pg 43 O S VHS Indicator F pg 51 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL PLAY SLOW FF REW VARIABLE RECORD SEARCH RECORD PAUSE Fi AUDIO DUBBING AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE REMOTE CONTROL C nu Ou ou ou un Du Du ue mu I I I C4 l DAILY M F WEEKLY tice XO GIW OE A mm mn o MECK MEMORY INDEX RC Cl 3 VCR TV Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the remote control mode set to TV gt pg 82 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your recorder s functions as well as basic functions of TV sets Cable Boxes and DBS Receivers Point the remote control toward the sensor window The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTES e When inserting the batteries be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover f the remote control doesn t work properly remove its batteries Replace with fully charged batteries and then try again EN 93 Display Window F pg 54 HDD Butt
31. Press OSD The indication appears on the top of the screen as follows To clear the indication press OSD again While recording REC indicator es Time scale around the current time Starting point of recording this program Current time Recording speed 1 _ a j PRESENT TIME v 9 03 PM EP 10 00 PM Audio mode 1CH Recording channel Current recording point You can enjoy Live Memory Playback in this field When using Live Memory Playback while recording L The time counter wa using the actual time Pointer for current picture 10 00 PM Lo ko 1CH The end of this program The recorder is now recording new pictures in this point 34 EN SIMPLE OPERATION for VHS deck 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 recorder Don t apply too much pressure when inserting Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the AV mode The recorder 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 SELECT VHS DECK Press VHS or S VHS The S VHS button lights on the front panel FIND PROGRAM START POINT If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW To go forward press FF START PLAYBACK Press PLAY VIDEO CALIBRATION appears on the scre
32. REW When released normal playback resumes Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK 1 Press PAUSE ACTIVATE FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time OR Press PAUSE for two seconds to start frame by frame playback To resume normal playback press PLAY Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion ACCESS SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK For hands free slow motion press PAUSE during playback or time shift playback ACTIVATE SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK Press gt gt or gt for forward slow motion or ka a or lt 4 for reverse slow motion CHANGE SLOW MOTION SPEED Press PI or gt or ka or lt repeatedly The slow motion speed changes in three steps for each direction 1 ATTENTION In the high speed search still slow motion or frame by frame playback mode the picture will be distorted and 2 there will be a loss of color When normal playback resumes from search still slow motion or frame by frame playback the picture may jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being used J To resume normal playback press PLAY __ PLAYBACK FEATURES for VHS deck cont Variable Speed Search Reverse Motion Playback ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH During playback or time shift playback press BPI or gt for forward variable speed search lt 4 or lt 4 for reverse motion playback CHANGE SPEED
33. S VHS or S VHS ET mode can not be played The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected back successfully on normal VHS VCRs regardless of the S VHS mode setting _ EN O1 Super VHS ET Your recorder is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes ENGAGE S VHS ET MODE Press S VHS ET on the front panel You can check the current setting S VHS ET ON or S VHS ET OFF S VHS ET This facility allows recording with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes You can play back those cassettes recorded in S VHS ET on a VCR equipped with S VHS ET NOTES e Jo obtain the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a longer period on this model S VHS recording on S VHS tape is recommended You can play back S VHS ET recordings not only on this recorder but also on another VHS VCR equipped with S VHS ET It is recommended to specifically label S VHS ET recordings so you can easily distinguish them from regular VHS recordings S VHS ET recordings can also be played back on an S VHS VCR or a VHS VCR equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function However there may be cases where S VHS ET playback is not possible on a particular VCR 1 if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 41 If S VHS ET OFF appears on the TV screen press S VHS ET again in about 5 seconds later to set it ON e The S VHS
34. Select ON if you want the superimposed opera seconds It blinks when the recorder s EJECT button is tional indications on the screen about 5 seconds pushed when operating the recorder 8 Operation mode b Select OFF if you do not want the superimposed When the operation mode is changed the new mode is operational indications on the screen displayed RECORD 5 sec PLAY 5 sec FF REW 5 sec when engaged from Stop mode RECORD PAUSE for Pause i d and ITR 5 sec RETURN TO NORMAL UE ll B tion indi SCREEN HL INDE icon Press MENU 12 Counter reading Switchable to the tape remaining time display PLAYBACK FEATURES for VHS deck 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 ENGAGE MANUAL TRACKING MODE During playback press CH on the front panel simultaneously to cancel the automatic tracking mode and enable manual tracking adjust ADJUST MANUAL TRACKING Press CH or on the front panel or remote Press briefly for fine adjust or press and hold for coarse adjust Watch the screen and continue adjusting until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved RE ENGAGE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press CH on the front panel simultaneously 3 When automatic tracking is re engaged Video Calibration is automatically activa
35. VHS or S VHS TURN ON THE RECORDER ACCESS NAVIGATION SCREEN Press NAVI The Navigation screen corresponding to the selected deck appears e For VHS deck when NAVIGATION is set to OFF the Navigation screen does not appear SELECT PROGRAM Press JALV or AbB Y to move the arrow to select one program you want to modify then press V or W or OK ACCESS MODIFY SCREEN 1 Press lt I gt or lt a gt to move the arrow to MODIFY then press V or W or OK 2 Press lt I gt or lt b to move the arrow to MODIFY TITLE then press OK The Modify Title screen appears ENTER NEW TITLE Press SAL V or lt APYV to move the MODIFY INDEX MODIFY TITLE pN MODIFY CATEGORY arrow to the desired TETE letter or command then L 0 TJU X Z OK Repeat this process CET D to complete the title 06 12 01 TUE 12 25AM 12 55PM 2CH SP 30min 2 INDEX NAVI To correct a letter SELECT WITH A gt press CLEAR onthe LECT OK END THENPRESS OK remote control e You can enter the letters up to 15 e You can enter the new title from the remote control For example when you press 2 repeatedly A7 B C 2 A appears by turns You can use the following buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 for entering letters numbers marks and blank lt gt for moving the entering or inserting point R
36. and the DBS receiver s remote sensor is unobstructed ATTACH CONTROLLER Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips CONNECT DBS RECEIVER TO RECORDER The connection method depends on the type of DBS receiver you have If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your recorder Set the recorder to channel L 1 for the rear AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors to use the DBS receiver If your DBS receiver doesn t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect the antenna output connector on the DBS receiver to the ANT IN connector on the rear of your recorder Set the recorder s tuner to the same channel as the DBS receiver s RF output See page 19 also NOTE When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manual CONNECT CONTROLLER TO RECORDER Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your recorder 4 a ooo EN 19 Cinneann TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER Set the recorder to the channel 3 or 4 or L 1 or F 1 on which the signals from the DBS receiver are received ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN i INITIAL SET UP 1 At the top of Main Menu screen move the arrow to INITIAL SET Dies EL i CLOCK SET UP by pressing lt I gt GUIDE CHANNEL SET or lt b then press V DBS RECEIVER SET or W or OK 2 At the Initial Set Up screen m
37. cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with one that is compatible with your recorder The recorder can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording If your cable box is one that can t be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you can t use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording If the recorder s memory backup expires because of a power failure set the cable box output channel and brand again f you are unable to set the Controller please contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 16 EN DBS Receiver Control Suggested Location Place the DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver on top of the recorder Attach the recorder s Controller to the top of the recorder 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 DBS receiver Controller Your recorder suggested locations DBS receiver Controller Transmitter Connected Connected to to VIDEO ANT IN AUDIO IN Your recorder About Your DBS Receiver Thi
38. cannot be performed on a VHS S VHS cassette that has had its record safety tab removed When playing back an audio dubbed tape refer to the Select The Soundtrack section pg 46 to select the soundtrack you wish to hear e Picture may be distorted during Audio Dubbing Pause t may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner 52 EN SPECIAL FEATURES TV Multi Brand Remote Control The recorder s remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below TURN ON THE TV Turn the power on using the TV s remote control SET REMOTE CONTROL MODE Press and hold TV on the remote control when TV appears until the two digits start blinking on the display window of the recorder s remote control TV 01 SET TV BRAND CODE Enter your TV s brand code using the NUMBER keys then press OK Follow the example shown at bottom left Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV you don t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control s batteries PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not function with one code try entering the other OPERATE TV First press POWER on the remote to see if the TV s power goes off as it should If it does try other operations The POWER TV VCR TV CH TV VOL
39. default setting is ON We recommend that you use the TBC feature when playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder playing back a tape repeatedly used using this recorder as the player for editing ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS VHS SET UP 1 SCREEN 1 At the top of the Main Menu screen move the arrow to HDD VHS SET UP by pressing lt I gt or lt p then press V or W or OK 2 On the HDD VHS Set Up screen move the arrow to VHS SET UP 1 by pressing lt I gt or lt p then press V or Y or OK SELECT TBC MODE 1 On the VHS Set Up 1 screen move the arrow to TBC by pressing AV or AY then press OK Pressing AV or AW to select the desired HDD VHS SET UP NAVIGATION ON OFF TBC ON VIDEO CALIBRATION ON O SELECT WITH VA lt gt SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK HDD VHS SET UP HDD SET UP VHS SET UP 1 VHS SET UP 2 NAVIGATION ON J VIDEO STABILIZER OFF TBC O ON FF VIDEO CALIBRATION CE PICTURE CONTROL Le INDEX MENU gt Bo mode then press OK setect ok En SELECT WITH VA lt gt THEN PRESS OK RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU PLAYBACK FEATURES for VHS deck cont NOTES e f you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition there may be cases where the picture becomes more stable with Digital TBC set to off e When Digital TBC is set to on if you play ba
40. move the arrow to FUNCTION by pressing lt I gt or lt P then press V or Y or OK SELECT 2ND AUDIO RECORD MODE 1 On the Function FUNCTION SET UP screen move the arrow to 2ND OFF AUDIO RECORD by pressing AV or OEE OFF AY then press OK 2 Press AV or AW to select the desired SELECT WITH rar mode then press OK RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU D NOTES f a SAP program is received and 2ND AUDIO RECORD is set to ON the SAP audio is recorded on both the Normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio program is not recorded f anon SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and Normal audio tracks O4 EN VCR Plus Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the AV mode TIMER RECORDING Timer recording allows you to program the recorder to automati cally 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 lt pg 58 up to 16 shows each on the HDD and VHS decks as far as a year in advance The VCR Plus timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel date start and stop time data when setting the timer record function Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV program you wish to record and the recorder s timer will be automatically programmed The PlusCode programming
41. on the display window l B l n VIDEO C Ex When pressing 3 PREPARE THE RECORDER FOR RECEIVING CONTROL CODE 1 To turn off the unit press POWER on the front panel 2 Press PLAY on the front panel for 5 seconds The current setting code of the unit appears on the display TRANSMIT THE NEW CODE TO THE RECORDER Press STOP on the remote control The new code is transmitted to the unit and blinks for about 5 seconds on the display then the clock time appears D C AON CONFIRM THE SETTING Press POWER on the remote control When the unit is turned on the setting is complete If the unit is NOT turned on repeat from step 1 56 en 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 recorder off for repair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The power won tcomeon 1 The power won tcomeon won t come on Le The power cord is disconnected Le The power cord is disconnected cord is disconnected Connect Connect the power cord Connect the power cord cord 2 The remote control won t function e The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the c
42. pg 12 This recorder contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction If the recorder does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the power cord from the AC supply Wait for a while and then plug the power back in Eject and check the condition of the cassette If everything appears normal resume operating the recorder as usual QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EN 6 9 PLAYBACK 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 Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes VHS deck to protect the heads Q During search still and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause A Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY to return to normal playback will restore the picture Q When returning from multi speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should I be concerned about this A No it is normal Q When playing back programs that have been timer recorded with consecutive times such one program from 8 00 to 9 00 and another one from 9 00 to 10 00 the picture and sound become momentarily distorted at the point where the first program ends and the second program begins Is this a malfunction A No This is norm
43. pg 19 ECHOSTAR DISH Network separately PRIMESTAR Depending on the type of DBS receiver there may be cases SONY DSS where some or all functions cannot be operated using the remote control It s not possible to operate a DBS receiver that is not equipped with a remote control sensor Though ECHOSTAR has a number of different remote codes this remote control is applicable only to one of those codes preset at the factory It s not possible to set the remote control for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time You can only set the remote control to operate one of these units at a time RCA DSS Control Four JVC VCRs 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 the other set to respond to B C D code control signals The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your recorder to respond to the other code signals 7 Press POWER TURN ON THE RECORDER EN OO SET REMOTE CONTROL CODE Press and hold HDD on the remote control until A starts blinking on the display window of the remote control VIDEO A ENTER REMOTE CONTROL CODE Press one of the following buttons to enter the desired cord then press OK The current setting code of the remote control appears
44. reactivated and Auto will be displayed on the recorder s front panel If Plug amp Play is not performed but the antenna cable is connected correctly perform the Manual Clock Set procedure t pg 12 Auto channel set has not yet taken place so please also perform the Set Receivable Channels procedure F pg 13 10 En INITIAL SETTINGS cont Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug amp Play function or you use a cable box Access the C loc Le 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 t pg 12 Preparation TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU Ges VIDEO M L AUDIO R enw rwo svipeo k i E o HIERD m CX y RECORDER Press MENU f you want to stop the following procedure on its way press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 1 At the top of Main Menu screen move HDD VHS SET UP FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP TUNER SET INITIAL SET the arrow to INITIAL INITIAL SET 4 i CLOCK SET SET UP by pressing GUIDE CHANNEL SET lt I gt or lt a gt then CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET press V or w or OK 2 At the Initial Set Up O SELECT WITH va lt gt screen move the SELECT OK END THEN PRESS 0K arrow to INITIAL SET by pressing lt I gt or lt a then press OK ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN At
45. starting with the oldest one repeatedly if necessary After having recorded a certain number of programs if you try to increase the amount of your reserved time on HDD you may not be allowed to do so because of possible lack of available space and the recorder will inform you of this by displaying a message on the screen About limitation on Live Memory Playback Recording to perform Live Memory playback which means the use of temporary recording on the hard disk works for signals from built in tuners external tuners and externally connected equipment This feature also works for copy protected programs The temporary recording for Live Memory is canceled in the following cases and will start all over again when it is to resume When channels are changed When the power is turned off When the thumbnails are changed When the setting for Live Memory playback is changed When recording is started via the HDD deck or the VHS deck When a recorded program is played back or deleted Setting Time for Live Memory Playback ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU If you want to stop the following procedure on its way press MENU ACCESS HDD SET UP SCREEN 1 Press lt I gt or lt a gt to HDD VHS SET UP HDD SETUP move the arrow to HDD SETUP VHS SETUP 1 VHS SET UP 2 HDD VHS SET UP THR then press V or w or OK 2 Press lt I gt or lt a gt to moye eae SELECT WITH va HDD SET U
46. the Initial Set screen INITIAL SET move the arrow to CLOCK SET by gt CLOCK SET pressing AV or AY GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET then press gt or or DBS RECEIVER SET OK F SELECT WITH A v THEN OK 9 CABLE BOX USERS PRESS MENU TO END SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen appears BE en 1 I Semi Auto You can change the Host Channel D S T Time Zone setting manually 3 SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON At the Clock Set screen CLOCK SET press gt or or OK repeatedly to move the TIME DATE YEAR highlighted bar to MOTO CLOCKON fil AUTO CLOCK then HOST CH AUTO TV press AV or AY to set D S T AUTO to ON TIME ZONE AUTO a To select the Host SELECT WITH A w THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Channel go to step 6 b To select the D S T mode go to step 7 c To select the Time Zone go to step 8 NOTE The time that has been set previously will be erased when AUTO CLOCK HOST CH D S T or TIME ZONE setting is changed SELECT HOST CHANNEL You can either select AUTO or enter a PBS channel number Press gt or or OK repeatedly to move the high lighted bar to HOST CH then press AV or AW to set to AUTO or the desired PBS channel number NOTE There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data SELECT D S T MODE Yo
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48. 9 THEN OK TO TEST PRESS MENU TO END AYBRID RECO JVC DISH Network ECHOSTAR DISH Network PRIMESTAR SONY DSS RCA DSS After OK is pressed the program currently received through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10 seconds f the DBS receiver s channel changes to the channel listed below for your brand of DBS receiver setting is complete Press OK and DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then it returns to the Initial Set Up screen To returns to the normal screen press MENU JVC 100 ECHOSTAR 100 PRIMESTAR 55 SONY 205 RCA 205 If the DBS receiver s channel does not change as shown above press AV or AW repeatedly until NO appears then press OK Re enter the correct code NOTES e It is possible that the Controller will not work with all types of DBS receiver e f your DBS receiver doesn t respond to the code you can t use the Controller to change satellite channels In this case make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording The recorder can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording e f your DBS receiver is one that can t be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you can t use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the DBS receiver tu
49. CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 CITIZEN 15 16 17 21 25 CURTIS 2 8 DIAMOND 1 17 EASTERN 19 GC BRAND 15 16 17 21 25 GEMINI 15 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1 4 6 11 12 15 HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 1 4 6 11 12 15 NOVAVISION 38 OAK 7 20 PANASONIC 13 14 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY REMBRANDT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGMA SL MARX SPRUCER STARGATE TELEVIEW TOCOM 5 16 17 24 25 13 14 5 15 16 17 21 24 25 5 16 24 1 4 16 UNIKA 1 17 UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY ZENITH 16 17 25 5 9 22 e e ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND en 17 INFORMATION When the recorder s clock has not been set with AUTO CLOCK set to ON if you press OK in step 7 CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen will appear perform the manual clock setting procedure on page 12 If you press MENU after the clock has been set the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears NOTES Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands it is possible that it will not work with your cable box If your cable box doesn t respond to any code between 1 and 25 you can t use the Controller to change cable box channels In this case make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording Please contact your
50. CK FEATURES for HDD deck cont Repeat Playback If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there Normal Playback Only may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen START REWI ND u Fe 2 1 blinks on the front display panel then release The unit starts playing back the whole program repeatedly up to 100 times The HDD playback indicator is flashing During playback press and hold PLAY unti To resume normal playback press PLAY Select The Soundtrack The HDD deck can record two soundtracks simultaneously L and R and play back the selected one or both together You can select the soundtrack by simply pressing the remote control s A MONITOR button as follows L R gt L R L R RECORDING FEATURES for HDD deck Recording Features Record One Program While Watching Another 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 1 2 Display While Recording EN OOD Live Memory Playback while recording You can use the following playback features as the Time Shift Playback while you are recording a program e High Speed Search Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion Reverse Slow Motion Variable Speed Search Reverse Motion Playback Quick Rewind a little e Quick Skip Forward
51. CLASSICS DRAMA EDUCATIONS RELIGIOUS soars sports ommers _misc RETURN SELECT WITH V4 lt gt SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK e If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program overlaps with another the correction screen will appear In this case correct the program data See page 61 e If you select VHS deck press TIMER The recorder turns off automatically and is displayed on the display panel EN D9 NOTES e 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 recorder s memory backup keeps your selections for approximately 60 minutes Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date After timer recording is completed the recorder s power goes off automatically You can program the timer while a regular recording is in progress the on screen menu will not be recorded f the end of tape is reached during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected e When timer recording cable or satellite channels through an external tuner be sure to keep the cable box or satellite receiver s power ON ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a DBS receiver unless DBS RECEIVER SET is set to OFF pg 19 the SOURCE indication TV or CATV or DBS appears above the channel number display If the channel number tha
52. CLOCK Press MENU The Main Menu screen appears then press MENU again To Make Corrections Press or or OK until the item you want to change blinks then press AV or AW Tuner Turn on the TV and select the AV mode INFORMATION The recorder detects the band TV or CATV and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set screen EN 15 Set Receivable Channels 1 TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 At the top of Main Menu screen move the arrow to INITIAL SET UP by pressing lt I gt or lt b then press V or Y or OK 2 At the Initial Set Up screen move the arrow to TUNER SET HDD VHS SET UP FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP TUNER SET INITIAL SET SELECT OK END TUNER SET BAND AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET INDEX MENU 6 SELECT WITH V A lt gt THEN PRESS OK by pressing lt I gt or lt b then press OK PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET At the Tuner Set screen move the arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET by pressing AV or AW then press gt or or OK e Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH buttons and non receivable channels are skipped If you want to set the CATV channels change the BAN
53. D 435 mm x 124 mm x 385 mm 17 1 16 x 4 15 16 x 15 3 16 Weight 7 4 kg 16 4 Ibs Input Output RCA connectors IN x 1 OUT x 2 S Video connectors IN x 1 OUT x 2 HDD DECK VIDEO AUDIO Video format MPEG2 VBR Audio format MPEG1 Layer2 Maximum recording time SP 14 hours LP 20 hours EP 28 hours SEP 40 hours VHS DECK VIDEO AUDIO Signal system NTSC type colour signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields Recording system DA4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system Format S VHS VHS NTSC standard Signal to noise ratio 45 dB Horizontal resolution 240 lines VHS 400 lines S VHS Frequency range 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Normal audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Hi Fi audio Maximum recording time SP 210 min with ST 210 video cassette EP 630 min with ST 210 video cassette TUNER Tuning system Frequency synthesized tuner Channel coverage VHF Channels 2 13 UHF Channels 14 69 CATV 113 Channels TIMER Clock reference Quartz Program capacity 1 year programmable timer 16 programs each on the VHS and HDD deck Memory backup time Approx 60 min ACCESSORIES Provided accessories RF cable F type Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Audio Video Cable S Video cable 4 pin Controller Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice
54. D mode into CATV by moving the arrow to TUNER SET BAND CATV AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET SELECT WITH a THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING PRESS MENU TO END BAND and pressing or or OK The BAND mode alternates between TV and CATV by pressing gt or gt or OK when BAND is highlighted NOTES At the end of Auto Channel Set SCAN COM PLETED appears on screen Ifthe scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU The Initial Set Up screen appears then press MENU again 14 En INITIAL SETTINGS cont Add Or Delete A Channel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN 1 At the top of Main TIAL SETUP Menu screen move the arrow to INITIAL SET TUNER SET UP by pressing lt I gt A or lt a gt press V or AUTO CHANNEL SET v or OK MANUAL CHANNEL SET 2 At the Initial Set Up gt INDEX MENU SELECT WITH VA lt gt screen move the arrow SELECT ok END THEN PRESS 0K to TUNER SET by pressing lt I gt or lt b then press OK ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN At the Tuner Set screen move the arrow to TUNER SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET by pressing AV or BAND TV AY then press gt or gt AUTO CHANNEL SET or OK SELECT WITH A
55. DITING SCREEN Press HDD The Start Editing screen with message appear again START EDITING Press AV or A gt Y to move the arrow to OK then press OK The editing starts The message EDIT COMPLETED appears when the editing is complete successfully RETURN TO R A EDIT SCREEN Press OK If you want to continue to edit start from step 7 STOP EDITING Press NAVI The VHS deck stops recording and enters the Record Pause mode Press VHS or S VHS then press STOP 70 EN You can use a camcorder as the player and your recorder as the E e F recorder MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the camcorder s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and your recorder s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors If connecting a camcorder with an S VIDEO output connector it is recommended to use the S VIDEO VIDEO IN PAUSE connector connection to minimize picture degradation while editing e VHS deck ONLY Recorder Your recorder When a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder is used the camcorder is capable of controlling your recorder The mini plug cable is a mono 3 5 mm mini plug to mono 3 5 mm mini plug connector SS v oOo mme l If connecting to a camcorder with a monaural output connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to AUDIO IN L of the recorder TURN ON THE RECORDER S VIDEO IN Press POWER o SELECT RECORDING DECK cable AUDIO Pre
56. EGISTER NEW TITLE Press JAD V or AB to move the arrow to RETURN then press OK The Navigation screen appears again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press NAVI OS en Modify Category TURN ON THE RECORDER The Navigation systems cannot work while the recorder is recording on the HDD deck or in REC LINK mode PRESSE E SELECT DECK Press HDD or VHS or S VHS The Navigation screen corresponding to the selected deck appears ACCESS NAVIGATION SCREEN Press NAVI The Navigation screen corresponding to the selected deck appears e For VHS deck when NAVIGATION is set to OFF the Navigation screen does not appear SELECT PROGRAM Press AV or ABY to move the arrow to select one program you want to modify then press V or W or OK ACCESS MODIFY SCREEN 1 Press lt I gt or lt b to move the arrow to MODIFY then press V or Y or OK 2 Press lt I gt or lt a gt to move the arrow to MODIFY CATEGORY then press OK The Modify Category screen appears SELECT NEW CATEGORY Press SAL V or lt APV to move the CHILDRENS CLASSICS COMEDY DRAMA arrow to the new Causses L comeny onama category then press OK mms _orners MISC 06 12 01 TUE 12 25AM 12 55PM 2CH SP 30min RETURN INDEX NAVI SELECT WITH VA lt gt SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK REGISTER NEW CATEGORY Press AV or A gt Y to move the arro
57. From A Camcorder section pg 76 and 77 SELECT EDIT FOR PIC TURE CONTROL SET MODE VHS DECK ONLY Follow the Picture Control section on page 44 then select EDIT 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 START PLAYER Set to its play mode NOTE If the player is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set SUPERIMPOSE to OFF before pressing PLAY t pg 28 for HDD deck pg 41 for VHS deck START RECORDER Set to its record mode NOTE If you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS receiver make sure that the correct AUX INPUT VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected after you have finished editing pg 22 5 O EN EDITING cont recorded tape with a new soundtrack Use your recorder as the o o VHS Audio Dubbing Aud IO Duy bb n Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously g recorder VH S dec k on ly A wets oo Pre recorded tape Video Hi Fi audio track Audio dubbed tape MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an audio component to the AUDIO INL R connectors on the recorder s front panel When connecting monaural equipment use only the recorder s AUDIO IN L connector SELECT VHS DECK Press VHS or S VHS
58. LECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL If your cable box is connected to your recorder using an RF connection CABLE BOX SET ON CH7 press AV or AW until the channel number representing the cable box s output CH2 CH9 appears on the screen PRESS a THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END If your cable box is connected to your recorder s REAR or FRONT AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors press AV or AW until ON L 1 REAR or ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN Press or or OK Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the Cable Box Code from the CABLE BOX BRAND LIST shown below then press gt or gt or OK CABLE BOX BRAND SET 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 Press gt or gt or OK and CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Initial Set Up screen appears To returns to the normal screen press MENU If the cable box s channel does not change to 9 press AV or AW to select NO then press gt or or OK By entering another code repeat step 8 until the cable box s channel changes to 9 f the channel does not change after going through all the code numbers listed for your model of cable box then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST ARCHER 1 5 17 CABLETENNA 1 17
59. P then setect ok END THEN PRESS OK press V or Y or OK SELECT LIVE MEMORY MODE 1 At the LIVE MEMORY press OK 2 Press AV or AW to select the desired mode then press OK a Select OFF if you do not want to use SELECT WITH va the Live Memory SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK Playback b Select 30 MIN if you want to use the Live Memory Playback for up to 30 minutes HDD VHS SET UP HDD SET UP VHS SET UP 1 VHS SET UP 2 c Select 1 HR if you want to use the Live Memory Playback for up to an hour d Select 3 HR if you want to use the Live Memory Playback for up to 3 hours RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU Start Live Memory Playback You can start Live Memory Playback by pressing lt or or lt lt then press PLAY When you press lt or lt a to start Live Memory Playback the recorder will rewind the pictures to the point where Live Memory time counter shows 00 or 30 in its minutes place or to the beginning of the program then start Live Memory Playback automatically You can use various playback features during Live Memory Playback See pages 30 and 31 e To stop Live Memory Playback press STOP The on air screen resumes 28 en PLAYBACK FEATURES for HDD deck cont Superimpose This function switchable between ON and OFF determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen If the recorder is turn
60. R SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120VA 60Hz only To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards DO NOT use any other power source CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical CAUTION Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the recorder in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT NOT block the recorder s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control 4 DO NOT p
61. Up screen appears then press MENU again IMPORTANT Turn the recorder off after performing the Semi Auto Clock Set procedure AUTO will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set The current time will appear automatically when the clock is set CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 12 ew INITIAL SETTINGS cont Manual SET TIME Press AV or AW until CLOCK SET the desired time appears then press or or TIME DATE YEAR OK 1 01 AUTO CLOCK ON HOSTCH AUTO TV Press and hold AV or DST nee AY to change the TIME ZONE AUTO time by 30 minute SELECT WITH 4 THEN OK increments PRESS MENU TO EN When the time is entered manually AUTO CLOCK will be automatically set to OFF and HOST CH and TIME ZONE will disappear SET DATE Press AV or AW until the desired date appears then press gt or or OK AV BRID RECORDER Press and hold AV or AY to change the date by 15 day increments SET YEAR Press AV or A until the desired year appears then press gt or or OK twice SELECT D S T MODE Press AV or AW to select the desired mode CLOCK SET a Set to ON so that ER ie oars the adjustment to AUTO CLOCK OFF your recorder s clock will be made on the DESHE ON clock itself P he SELECT WITH A w THEN OK b Set to OFF if PRESS MENU TO END Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you START
62. al Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes Q Sometimes during Index Search the VCR can t find the program I want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together Q During playback on screen operational indicators sometimes jitter Why does this happen A If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen indicators may occur RECORDING Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the new recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The VCR automatically goes to its Stop mode after 5 minutes VHS deck to protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes VHS deck Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING Q REC 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 I program the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A Yes but while you are setting the timer you won t see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as
63. antenna from the TV b Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT IN jack on the rear of the recorder c Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the recorder and the TV s antenna input terminal d Connect the supplied Audio Video Cable between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the recorder and the AV IN jacks on the TV Set your TV in video input mode or A V input mode Refer to the TV Instruction Manual S VIDEO Connection f you have a TV with S VIDEO input terminals e Connect the supplied S Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the recorder and the S VIDEO IN jack on the TV CONNECT RECORDER TO POWER SOURCE Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the recorder i pg 9 If Auto or CH is displayed on the front display panel before the recorder is powered on the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before powering on the recorder FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE Power on the recorder You can now perform simple playback lt pg 24 for the HDD deck pg 34 for the VHS deck or simple recording i pg 23 for the HDD deck pg 35 for the VHS deck 3 e For full identification of the recorder s rear panel refer to th
64. ars on the top of the screen as D a e PRESENT TIME 9 47 PM LP fol lows 8 00 PM 9 00 PM 10 00 PM To clear the indication press OSD again When playing back a recorded program Playback mode and Recording information date start time time counter channel and recording speed oe ree _ The beginning of PLAY 0 59 24 06 12 TUE 10 07 AM 1CH LP the program 2 00 Audio mode lt Time scale Time scale of the current program Current playback point This program has an hour and a half Theendofihe contents program When watching a program on air Current time Current recording speed lease L ee ee a ie ON AIR PRESENT TIME v 9 32 15 PM LP Time scale around 10 00 PM Banca the current time RE 1CH channel The beginning point of this pes Pointer for current time The recorder has been The recorder starts receiving this program receiving this program for an hour at about 8 30 PM You can enjoy Live Memory Playback in this field When pressing PAUSE PAUSE is pressed at _ PAUSE 9 33 PM PRESENT TIME v 9 45 PM LP 9 33 PM 10 00 PM 1CH Pointer for current picture The end of this program The recorder is now capturing new pictures in this point When using Live Memory playback The time counter using actual time es Dr 1 PRESENT TIME v 9 46 PM LP 10 00 PM at 1CH Pointer for current picture The end of this program The recorder is now capturing new pictures in this point
65. assette s window is during loading and is ejected facing up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards therecorder Then insert the cassette PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Playback won t start e HDD deck Reverse the program by pressing Playback point is at the end of the appropriate buttons program 2 The tape is running but the picture The TV receiver is set to the wrong Set the TV receiver to its AV mode won t appear mode 3 Noise appears 3 Noise appears during visual search 3 Noise appears during visual search search Le This is normal Le This is normal normal 4 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi Automatic tracking is engaged Disengage Auto and adjust soundtrack the tracking manually lt pg 42 5 The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Consult interrupted even though TV your JVC dealer broadcasts are clear 6 The Hi Fi soundtrack cannot be The soundtrack option was set heard incorrectly RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Recording won t start e VHS deck Insert a cassette or using adhesive There is no cassette loaded or the tape reseal the slot where the tab cassette loaded has had its Record was removed Safety tab removed e HDD deck When Live Memory Playback is used Live Memory Playback is in press STOP to stop Live Memory pr
66. ation pg Program screen Check 56 Changing VCR Plus Setting to make sure their PROGRAM PLUS CODENO 12365 oireet BE CS SAME PSI THEN PRESS COUR To change the stop NOTES time press STOP T e To disengage the timer before recording starts press TIMER To timer record daily or weekly serials press DAILY again Pressing once more re engages it NUMBER key 8 or WEEKLY NUMBER key 9 In case of a power failure after programming the recorder s DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program memory backup keeps your selections for approximately screen Pressing the button again makes each BO minutes corresponding display disappear When timer recording cable channels received through a You can also set category Cable Box be sure to keep the Cable Box set to ON 1 Press lt I gt or lt gt It is not possible to timer record the same programme on both to move the arrow Ts the VHS deck and the HDD deck simultaneously to CATEGORY f the times that are programmed for recording on the HDD then press OK The ane nee deck and on the VHS deck overlap the earlier start time takes Category Set screen precedence If the start times are the same the VHS deck appears takes precedence 2 Select the desired category by pressing IAL V or A Y then press OK 2 Confirm the arrow is on the RETURN then press OK The Program screen resumes
67. been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition EN O HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on page 7 Use this when searching for information on a specific procedure or feature The Index on pages 90 94 lists frequently used terms and the number of the page on which they are used or explained in the manual This section also illustrates the controls an
68. below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 10 New Maple Avenue 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 396 1000 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Boulevard Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 105 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 13 Cummings Park 8192 W State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Woburn MA 01801 2105 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 781 376 9100 954 472 1960 650 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP 10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook NJ 07058 9641 Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the cabinet No user If you ship the produ
69. ch the scene by using the following buttons PLAY PAUSE FF REW SELECT EDIT IN AND EDIT OUT POINTS 1 Find the point where you want the edited scene to begin then press OK with the arrow to IN OUT m The edit in time is fixed and the edit out RETURN TOTAL 0 01 50 time starts counting HDD NAVI R A EDIT TO 0 06 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 gt SEARCH IN OUT POINT WITH PLAY SELECT OK END _ FF REW PAUSE THEN PRESS IN OUT 2 Find the point where you want the edited scene to end then press OK with the arrow to IN OUT The edit out time is fixed and the next edit out time starts counting You can repeat this up to 8 times EN 9 SELECT THE OTHER EDIT IN AND EDIT OUT POINTS Repeat step 8 You can select up to 8 pairs of edit in and edit out points e To modify the points 1 Move the arrow to MODIFY then press OK 2 Select the desired points by pressing lt A gt V or AV then press OK The selected point starts couting 3 Repeat step 8 ACCESS START EDITING SCREEN Press lt A gt V or ABY to move the arrow to EDIT START then press OK The Start Editing screen with message appear PREPARE VHS DECK FOR RECORDING 1 Press VHS or S VHS 2 Load a recordable cassette And find the point where you want to start recording by pressing PLAY FF REW 3 Press PAUSE and REC to enter the Record Pause mode ACCESS START E
70. ck a tape where certain types of signals are recorded using a PC or some character generators the playback picture may be distorted If this is the case turn off Digital TBC Digital TBC and Video Stabilizer F pg 45 cannot be used at the same time if you turn on Digital TBC when VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON Video Stabilizer will be automati cally turned OFF Make sure Digital TBC is off when you want to use Video Stabilizer Select The Soundtrack 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 You can select the soundtrack by simply pressing the remote control s A MONITOR button as follows Hi Fi Hi Fi L Hi Fi R Normal Mix Hi Fi NOTE If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi soundtrack the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make _ Ll EN 47 Active Video Calibration Turn on the TV and select the AV mode poruercmouoer Super VHS ET Preparation 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 TURN ON THE RECORDER
71. corder returns to the Record Pause mode RESUME RECORDING Press PLAY when you wish to resume recording End of program Beginning of program Program Unnecessary Unnecessary Program part part Recorded part E SS PRE 4 Go back to end of program to cut out unnecessary part _ EN D Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program Your recorder s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts When the channel is changed on the recorder 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 e Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP audio To Record Stereo Programs simply follow the basic recording procedure To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording press A MONITOR to select HI FI pg 46 paruretecnooay Super VHS ET 2a M L AUDIO R TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SCREEN 1 At the top of Main FUNCTION SET UP FUNCTION VIDEO INPUTS Menu screen move OFF the arrow to FUNC A TION SET UP by OFF pressing lt I gt or lt P then press V or W or OK SELECT WITH va 2 On the Function Set SELECT OK END THENPRESS 0K Up screen
72. ct Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel ACCESSORIES To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 WARRANTY Only in U S A EN 9 7 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 The Warranty Period PARTS LABOR 1 YR 90 DAYS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Part
73. ct the desired SELECT OK END THEN PRESS 0K mode then press OK AUTO Normally select AUTO It automatically adjusts the picture quality When VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to OFF c pg 47 you can only select NORM instead of AUTO EDIT Select when you dub tapes SOFT Select when you want to soften the picture SHARP Select when you want to sharpen the picture NOTE e When you select EDIT SHARP or SOFT the selected mode will not change until you select again e When you select EDIT to dub tapes be sure to select AUTO or NORM when VIDEO CALI BRATION is set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTE Select EDIT when you are dubbing tapes Refer to page 73 BE EN 49 Video Stabilizer 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 cor rected The default setting is OFF norme onor Super VHS ET Li AY PAUSE REC so P CELE Le o ga EO ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS VHS SET UP 1 SCREEN 1 At the top of the Main Menu screen move the arrow to HDD VHS SET UP HDD SET UP VHS SET UP 1 VHS SET UP 2 NAVIGATION ON J VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
74. d connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the remote control The amp mark signals a reference to another page for instructions or related information Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning of each major section BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW RECORDER please read the sections literature listed below Cautions on page 2 Important Product Safety Instructions on the previous pages O EN PRECAUTION FOR Hard Disk Drive 1 Before installing the recorder This recorder has a built in hard disk drive which is a device to read minute magnetic changes The inside of the device is precision built which when installing the recorder requires you to note the following e DO NOT use the recorder in a location prone to vibration or dust e DO NOT place the recorder where difference in temperatures is large condensation can occur or where humidity is high When condensation occurs Water droplets form on the hard disc or head drums inside possibly causing hard disc and heads to be damaged About condensation When well cooled beer is poured into a glass water droplets often form around its outside This phenom enon is called condensation e DO NOT install the recorder where the cooling fans in its back may be blocked or where the recorder may be closed in e DO NOT use the
75. de there is not enough tape to record the entire program the recorder automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially pil rs handy when recording a program of more than 2 hours in length Make sure you set AUTO SP gt EP TIMER to ON at the VHS 288 Mode Set screen before the timer recording starts TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS VHS SET UP 2 SCREEN a oe ae a un Ceren CHERE move the arrow to HDD VHS SET UP by pressing lt I gt or lt p then press V or Y or OK SS SELECT WITH vA lt gt 2 On the HDD VHS SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK Set Up screen move the arrow to VHS SET UP 2 by pressing lt I gt or lt p then press V or Y or OK SELECT AUTO SP gt EP TIMER MODE 1 On the VHS Set Up HDD VHS SET UP 2 screen move the arrow to AUTO SP EP TIMER by pressing AV or AY then press OK Pressing AV or AY to select the m OK END THENPRESS OK desired mode then press OK RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU 2 OFF NOTES e f you have programmed the recorder to timer record 2 or more programs the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set the Auto SP gt EP Timer mode to ON In this case make sure the mode is not engaged then set the tape speed manually during timer programm
76. e Back screen RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU DD EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont You can change the video inputs mode Setting Vid TURN ON THE RECORDER Inputs Mode ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU If you want to stop the following procedure on its way press MENU ACCESS VIDEO INPUTS SCREEN 1 At the top of Main Menu screen move FUNCTION SET UP FUNCTION VIDEO INPUTS the arrow to FUNC TION SET UP by pressing lt I gt or lt P then press V or Y or OK ne T 2 On the Function Set steer ov mo HENPRESS a Up screen move the arrow to VIDEO INPUTS by pressing lt I gt or lt b then press V or Y or OK SELECT VIDEO INPUTS MODE 1 On the Function FUNCTION SET UP ro de AUX F 1 or REAR AUX L 1 by pressing AY or AW then press OK O SELECT WITHIva lt gt 2 Press AV or AW to SELECT OK END THENPRESS OK select the desired mode then press OK a Select VIDEO if you use VIDEO IN jacks for connecting the external equipment b Select S VIDEO if you use S VIDEO IN jacks for connecting the external equipment RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU SIMPLE OPERATION for HDD deck EN 23 Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the AV mode If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen
77. e Index REAR VIEW pg 91 e TV equipped with Audio and Video Inputs is required to operate the recorder e To make the most of the Super VHS picture performance we recommend that you use the supplied S VIDEO cable to connect your recorder to a TV with an S VIDEO input connector e To operate the recorder with your TV using the S VIDEO connection set your TV to the AV mode using the TV s remote control You can also use the TV VCR button on the recorder s remote control to set your TV to the AV mode F pg 82 INITIAL SETTINGS EN O The Plug amp Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the recorder D D The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play function The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set channels We call this TV channel the Host Channel and it is a PBS channel in your area PLUG amp PLAY SETUP Connect the antenna cable to the recorder on the previous page Then connect the recorder s power plug to an AC outlet Do not power on the recorder The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically NOTES e Auto clock set is performed first The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your recorder to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock Auto blinks on the front display panel durin
78. e icons they show the recording situation e for each program Operational SELECT WITH v A gt commands SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK Guidance for operations The Icons and their meanings This program has a little gap at the beginning This program has stereo sounds This program has SAP audio This program was recorded with Timer recording _ _ EN SCF VRS Navigation TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS VHS SET UP 1 SCREEN 1 At the top of the Main poms sero do the arrow to HDD VHS SET UP b Y TBC pressing lt I gt or gt then press V or y or OK SELECT WITH va 2 On the HDD VHS Set SELECT ok END THENPRESS 0K Up screen move the arrow to VHS SET UP 1 by pressing lt I gt or lt P then press V or W or OK SELECT VHS NAVIGATION MODE If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen parue recor Super VHS ET PAUSE REC 1 On the VHS Set Up ons 1 screen move the arrow to NAVIGA ox VIDEO STABILIZER ln TION by pressing AV or AY then press OK 2 Pressing AV or O SELECT WITH VA lt gt AY to select the SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK desired mode then press OK a Select ON if you want to use the VHS Navigation When you set the VHS Navigation
79. e is loaded will appear in this position and this is unable to be selected b Select DATE REC if you want to search for the registered program by the recording date c Select CATEGORY if you want to search for the registered program by the category in which you have classified the program d Select CASSETTE if you want to search for the program by each registered cassette If you select b c or d to search for the program you must go to screen a after checking the number of the registered cassette including the desired program SELECT PROGRAM Press lt I gt or lt b to move the arrow on the index of the desired program START PLAYBACK Press PLAY or OK f no cassette has been loaded the register number will be required In this case load the cassette with the required number on the VHS deck then retry PAUSE PLAYBACK Press PAUSE To resume normal playback press PLAY STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP PLAYBACK FEATURES for VHS deck EN 39 High Speed Search Playback ACTIVATE HIGH SPEED Features SEARCH During playback or Live Memory Playback press FF for forward high speed search or REW for reverse high speed search The search speed is 11 times normal playback speed with SP recordings and 31 times with EP recordings To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE For short searches during playback or still press and hold FF
80. e program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time make sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire program CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 5S EN TIMER RECORDING TROUBLESHOOTING cont SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 7 Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Satellite channels are not automati cally switched during timer recording Timer recording begins as sched uled but the channel is always incorrect 10 We moved and now the recorder Plus system doesn t work properly 11 PROGRAM FULL is displayed on the screen OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 When scanning channels some of Those channels have been preset to them are skipped over be skipped 2 The channel can t be changed 3 The remote control won t operate The remote control brand setting is my TV or cable box or DBS receiver incorrect 4 Even though Auto or Semi Auto clock setting has been selected the clock is incorrect ATTENTION The Controller is not properly connected to the recorder The output channel selected in the Cable Box Set screen is incorrect The cable box s power is off The Controller is not properly connected to the recorder The output channel selected in the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect The recorder is not set correctly to control the DBS Receiver The DBS receiver s powe
81. ed on with HDD deck selected there may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU If you want to stop the following procedure on its way press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION az ee SCREEN o FER er 1 At the top of Main FUNCTION SET UP CRE CMDEUNPUS o Menu screen move the arrow to FUNC oe TION SET UP by pressing lt I gt or lt P then press V or Y or OK CS SELECT WITH va lt gt 2 On the Function Set SELECT OK END THENPRESS OK Up screen move the arrow to FUNCTION by pressing lt I gt or lt P then press V or Y or OK SELECT SUPERIMPOSE MODE 1 On the Function screen move the FUNCTION SET UP FUNCTION VIDEO INPUTS arrow to SUPERIM SUPERIMPOSE OFE POSE by pressing AY or AW then press OK 2 Press AV or AW to select the desired SELECT OK END THENPRESS OK mode then press OK a Select ON if you want the superimposed opera tional indications on the screen for about 5 seconds when operating the recorder b Select OFF if you do not want the superimposed operational indications on the screen RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTE If you select a channel on which no signal is received the channel number is displayed regardless of the Superimpose mode setting EN 29 e oO To Recall Indication Press OSD The indication appe
82. en when VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON CF pg 47 The VHS playback indicator lights on the front panel STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP Then press EJECT on the front panel to remove the cassette If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen Usable cassettes VHS deck Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 1 120 ST 120 T 160 ST 160 ST 210 Compact VHS TC 20 ST C20 TC 30 ST C30 TC 40 ST C40 Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes By using S VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder EN 35 LOAD A CASSETTE S i mM le Insert a VHS or S VHS cassette with the record safety Recording Turn on the TV and select the AV mode If you want to use VHS Navigation to select the pro gram after recording with this unit set VHS NAVIGATION to ON in VHS SET UP 1 of Main Menu before recording For details
83. ernal equipment with AUX L 1 terminals on the rear panel e When the recorder is in REC LINK mode the recorder changes the deck into VHS deck automatically In this case you cannot use HDD deck until the REC LINK mode is canceled 64 en TIMER RECORDING cont This easy method lets you record selectable in 30 min increments and shuts the unit off after recording is finished START RECORDING Press REC on the front panel ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again 3 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 up to 6 hours Instant Timer Recording ITR 1 2 NOTES You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the recorder s front panel e After you set the ITR time the previous display reappears e To check the remaining time press REC once during record ing and the remaining time will be displayed for about 5 seconds Be careful not to press REC again within these 5 seconds or you will round the recording time up to the next 30 minute increment You can play a tape on one deck while using the other deck for Instant Timer Recording SUING About Hybrid Navigation In the Simple Operations section it is briefly described how to search for the beginning of each recorded program using the Navigation functions but more d
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85. etailed explanations are provided in this section using HDD Navigation by way of example This recorder has a built in Hybrid Navigation system which consists of two Navigation system HDD Navigation and VHS Navigation Using Navigation system you can easily modify registered information or edit the program when dubbing from the HDD deck to VHS deck as well as search for the beginning of each program About Registration of Information The following information is automatically registered for each program when ordinary recording or timer recording is performed for the VHS deck when NAVIGATION is set to ON in the VHS SET UP 1 of the main MENU then stored in an area specified on the hard disk index reduced still pictures to show program titles program title category date and time channel recording speed length of recording time The items marked with an asterisk can be easily modified and registered again after recording by using Navigation system About Editing of Programs Navigation system has three functions for editing of programs modification or deletion of information dubbing easily from HDD deck to VHS deck and random assemble editing In the following section those functions are mentioned The Limitations of Registration You can register information up to 60 programs in HDD Navigation In VHS Navigation you can register information up to 2000 programs or up to 680 cassettes T
86. for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase ON O O1 BR D There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may als
87. g Auto clock set Auto channel set is performed next The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your recorder It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CH buttons It skips non receivable channels During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set When Plug amp Play has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed f an incorrect time or appears on the display panel see What To Do If Plug amp Play Has Failed below ATTENTION If you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set the clock and tuner channels manually 7 pg 10 13 1 O EE BR O fo ype wy M008 es Serve O gt gt OO es ot a o 44 ub cen FER IMPORTANT Don t press any buttons on the recorder or remote while Plug amp Play is in progress If you perform Plug amp Play successfully there s no need to perform the Clock cF pg 10 and Tuner F pg 13 procedures If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Add Or Delete A Channel on page 14 During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Plug amp Play Completed Auto blinks The channel numbers are displayed The current time including as they are scanned and set AM PM is displayed If an incorrect time or appears on the display panel see What To Do
88. gramming JONN mEn Press POWER ACCESS PROGRAM SCREEN Press PROG on the remote control The AEEA RAE 1f you do not set the clock the message Turn on the TV and select the AV mode CANCEL _ _CATEGOTY and the Initial Set F1 FF FT pros SET PROPGRAM WITH EXPRESS 8 DAILY screen will appear CS 9 WEEKLY 7 DBS THEN PRESS CONFIRM If you have already reserved 16 programs the message and the program check screen will appear If you want to reset this reservation during this procedure move the arrow to CANCEL by pressing lt I gt or lt b then press OK If you want to cancel this reservation press PROG SELECT THE DECK TO BE RECORDED ON Press HDD or VHS or S VHS If you select VHS deck load the cassette for recording SET PROGRAM DATE Press DATE The current date is displayed on screen The date you enter appears in its place f the date of the next year appears press DATE SET PROGRAM START TIME Press START to enter the time you want recording to start Press and hold START to move in 30 minute increments or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time SET PROGRAM STOP TIME Press STOP to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to move in 30 minute increments or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time SET CHANNEL NUMBER
89. he front display panel won t stop blinking blinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and and won t stop blinking The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly The timer is not engaged The recorder has not been set up properly Timer recording is in progress The timer is engaged but there s no cassette loaded e VHS deck The loaded cassette has had its Record Safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer record program information has not been programmed correctly The end of tape was reached during timer recording 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 recorder or cable box channel number mismatches c pg 56 Timer programming can t be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes VHS deck Load a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact or cover the hole using adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover the hole with adhesive tape or insert a cassette with the Record Safety tab intact Remove the cassette and set the erase protection switch to REC Check the programmed data and re program as necessary then press TIMER again Th
90. he recorder LOAD CASSETTES Insert the playback cassette into the player and the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder SELECT DECK Press HDD or VHS or S VHS Advantages Of S VHS Editing S VHS allows you make high resolution video recordings when dubbing from one VCR to another You can edit from VHS to S VHS from 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 the original VHS source material the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing From S VHS to VHS Because the picture quality of the source material is very high the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing From S VHS to S VHS A high resolution copy is made of a high resolution original S VHS tape with minimal picture degradation This is the preferred method of video dubbing ocre Tecnooay Super VHS ET EN 19 SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Press CH to select depending on the connector being used L 1 for the front panel input connectors or R 1 for the rear panel input connectors NOTE If you use your recorder as the recorder and have connected another VCR to your recorder s S VIDEO IN connector you need to set REAR AUX INPUT to S VIDEO at the Mode Set screen Follow steps 5 7 from the Edit
91. his product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a Swimming pool and the like 4 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has
92. in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e 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 e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 3 Water and Moisture Do not use t
93. indicator lights up on the front display panel To cancel S VHS ET press the button again NOTES You cannot activate the S VHS ET function While recording is in progress While timer recording incl Instant Timer Recording CF7 pg 64 is in progress While Video Calibration pg 47 is in progress When the recorder s power is off S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes Frequent still frame by frame and slow motion playback may damage the tape and cause picture degradation With some tapes better picture quality may not be obtained even with S VHS ET recording It is recom mended that you do test record beforehand to make sure whether better results can be obtained High Grade tapes are recommended for superior results e Make sure that VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON at the Function screen pg 47 During S VHS ET playback noise may appear depending on tape quality Noise may appear during still frame by frame and slow motion playback f the playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted use a Cleaning cassette D2 EN RECORDING FEATURES for VHS deck cont Retake VHS deck only You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV program while you re recording it ENGAGE RECORD PAUSE MODE Press PAUSE during recording LOCATE START POINT Hold down REW or FF and release it when you reach the point where you want to resume recording Your re
94. ing n order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this feature may leave a slight non recorded section at the end of the tape There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the VCR switches from SP to EP mode The Auto SPEP Timer feature is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and the feature will work with the following tapes T ST 30 T ST 60 T ST 90 and T ST 120 N For Example Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes Total 140 minutes BE EN 63 REC LINK Timer Recording HDD deck only REC LINK enables the unit to record automatically from the external equipment with timer function In REC LINK mode when the signals come into the unit from the external equipment the unit automatically turns on and starts recording on HDD deck PREPARE THE EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT FOR TIMER RECORDING After timer recording is set turn off the external equipment connected to the unit ENGAGE REC LINK MODE Press REC LINK for about two seconds The REC LINK button lights up 2 While the signals are coming into the unit the REC LINK button is blinking If you want to change the recording speed press REC SPEED on the remote control before pressing REC LINK To cancel REC LINK mode press REC LINK again NOTES You need to connect the ext
95. is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this recorder For details refer to the next page HDD VHS SET UP 2 screen move the arrow to S VHS CSVHSMODE oN _ MODE by pressing CAO SEP THIER jose Oar AY or AY then press OK Pressing AV or AW N D O SELECTWITHI to select the desired SELECT OK END THENPRESS OK mode then press OK COC E e Jo RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTE When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET the S VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the S VHS MODE setting To record in S VHS To record in VHS on an S VHS cassette e perform the steps 1 4 below to set the S VHS MODE to insert the cassette marked S VHS the S VHS indicator will ON light on the display panel then insert a cassette marked S VHS the S VHS indicator then perform the steps 1 4 below to set the S VHS MODE will light on the display panel to OFF the S VHS indicator will go out The S VHS recording mode will be automatically selected The VHS recording mode will be selected To record in S VHS ET on a VHS high grade cassette press S VHS ET and set to ON Super VHS ET on the next page To record in VHS insert a cassette marked VHS NOTE e press S VHS ET and set to OFF Tapes recorded in
96. it is replaced by the on screen menu The audio from the tape or broadcast program will be present during the setting of the timer 90 en FRONT VIEW RES Power On Off Button lt pg 10 Remote Control Sensor Hard Disk Drive Illumination MENU button pg 10 REC LINK Button c pg 63 HDD Button cF pg 23 STOP Button lt pg 23 O PLAY Button c pg 24 PAUSE Button lt pg 24 REC Button F pg 23 VHS Button F pg 34 lt lt and gt gt Buttons lt pg 30 S VHS ET Button F pg 51 VHS Cassette Loading Slot SUSE STOP PLAY Oo l uw f o E REC S VIDEO Y IIYERID RECORDER VHS EJECT Button F pg 34 O Ava and OK Buttons F pg 10 Channel CH Button F pg 23 NAVI Button pg 26 HDD indicators pg 23 Display Panel F pg 43 VHS indicators F pg 34 A DUB Button pg 80 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors F pg 76 Remote PAUSE connector F pg 76 REAR VIEW O9 OUT1 OUT2 SO ANTENNA IN Connector F pg 8 S VIDEO Input Output Connector pg 8 VIDEO AUDIO Input Connectors Power Cord pg 8 TV OUT Connector F pg 8 O CABLE BOX Controller Connector F pg 15 VIDEO AUDIO Output Connectors pg 8 92 EN DISPLAY PANEL Symbolic Mode Indicators VCR Mode Indicator Refer to the chart below Cassette Loaded Mark VN VHS
97. lace anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control 5 AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensation may occur keep the recorder s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter rupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur VCR Plus C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of Primestar Partners L P DISH Network is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation SVHS m Cassettes marked S VHS and VHS can be used with this recorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked S VHS By using S VHS ET it is possible to record and play back with S VHS picture qualit
98. n 3 To resume normal playback press PLAY BE eno I Turn on the TV and select the AV mode If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen Variable Speed Search Reverse Motion Playback ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH During playback or time shift playback press or gt for forward variable speed search or press lt or lt 4 for reverse motion playback CHANGE SPEED Press gt or or lt or lt repeatedly to change playback speed as illustrated below 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY 360 times high speed 360 times reverse search high speed search Reverse search 4 steps Forward search 4 steps 1 5 times speed playback Reverse Motion playback with sounds Normal playback Quick Rewind a little ACTIVATE QUICK REWIND During playback or Live Memory Playback press amp START The unit rewinds the picture a little about 7 seconds and resumes playback e f the button is pressed repeatedly the unit rewinds the pictures continuously and resumes playback Quick Skip Forward ACTIVATE QUICK SKIP During playback or Live Memory Playback press START The unit skips forward about 30 seconds at a time and resumes playback e If the button is pressed repeatedly the recorder skips continuously and resumes playback 32 EN PLAYBA
99. n or dubbing is not recorded e For HDD deck the recording pause takes effect only when the recorder is recording on the HDD deck with the channel set to L 1 F 1 or DUB The recording pause is released in 5 minutes automatically Picture and sound may be distorted at the point where the recording pause is released e Dubbing copyright guarded tape is not possible 4 EN 8 program Editing Memory Ra ndom 1 program x 8 scenes By using the Random Assemble Editing function you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded program on the HDD Asse MA ls le deck and automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from E l iti the HDD deck to the VHS deck TURN ON THE UNIT Press POWER SELECT HDD DECK Press HDD ACCESS HDD NAVIGATION SCREEN Press NAVI The HDD Navigation screen appears ACCESS EDIT SCREEN Press lt I gt or lt b to move the arrow to EDITING then press V or W or OK SELECT PROGRAM Press lt I gt or lt b to move the arrow to one program you want to edit then press V or W or OK ACCESS R A EDIT SCREEN Press OK at the R A EDIT The R A Edit screen appears START PROGRAM Press PLAY to start playback The playback pictures appear in the window of the R A Edit screen The first edit in time starts counting with the arrow to IN OUT e You can sear
100. nserting the cassette It START END does not take place TITTLE iii during recording aaa Eau In the case of timer ACTIVE VIDEO CALIBRATION recording calibration takes place for both SP and EP before the first timer recording after inserting the cassette regardless of the tape speed selected for that recording e Once the cassette is ejected the calibration data is canceled The next time the cassette is used for recording calibration is re performed e While Video Calibration is operative the PAUSE button will not function e To display the Video Calibration screen SUPERIM POSE must be set to ON or the Video Calibration screen will not appear pg 41 Playback ATTENTION The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you start ma layback m As calibration takes place before recording actually starts p there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY on Perform steps 1 3 on page 34 Simple Playback before the remote or REC on the recorder s front panel are continuing pressed To make sure you record the desired scene or program completely first perform the following steps UP d hold PAUSE and REC h START PLAYBACK HET nn Press PLAY The VCR then automatically checks the condition of the tape and after about 7 seconds re enters RECORD PAUSE 1 The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality l NN Fiz 2 Press PLAY to s
101. nt to stop the following procedure on its way press MENU NOTES f you engage the Record Pause mode RECORD PAUSE is ACC ESS FU NCTION displayed regardless of the Superimpose mode setting SC REEN f you select a channel on which no signal is received the channel number is displayed regardless of the Superimpose FUNCTION SET UP Menu screen move mode setting the arrow to FUNC oe The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing pressing lt I gt or lt P 1 At the top of Main then press V or w 1 or OK Le HEU 2 CH 125 2 On the Function Set sizer ox mo Tinpan Toa THU 12 00 AM 8 Up screen move the H 9 arrow to FUNCTION by pressing lt I gt or lt P 4 VHS then press V or Y or OK 5 Be TORE A flot 10 INDEX 1 11 SELECT SUPERIMPOSE FL 1 23 45 12 MODE 1 On the Function screen move the 1 Tuned in channel or AUX iliary mode When the channel is changed the new channel is FUNCTION SET UP FUNCTION VIDEO INPUTS arrow to SUPERIM displayed on the screen for 5 seconds POSE by pressing C 2 Clock time aan AY or AY then a 3 Stereo program indication press OK 4 Second Audio Program indication 2 Press AV or AY to z 5 VHS indicator Eaa select the desired e Te 6 Audio mode indications 7 Cassette Loaded mark mode then press OK When a cassette is loaded the mark is displayed for 5 a
102. numbers are the numbers next to the program in most TV listing TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER SELECT THE DECK Press HDD or VHS or S VHS ACCESS VCR PLUS SCREEN E control The indication for VCR PLUS appears on the display window of the remote control ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter the PlusCode number printed in the TV listings for the TV program you wish to record To make corrections press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number If you want to stop programming the timer recording press VCR PLUS on the remote control The indica tion on the remote control disappears TRANSFER THE PLUSCODE TO THE UNIT Press TRANS to transmit the PlusCode number from the remote control to the recorder lf SET GUIDE CHANNEL THEN RETRY a screen perform VCR Plus setup procedure page 56 When PROGRAM FULL DELETE UNWANTED TIMER PROGRAM appears on the screen you need to cancel some of the reserved programs F page 61 ears on the EN DD CHECK PROGRAM DATA IMPORTANT The PlusCode number If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting you entered and the station s channel number has been changed the wrong matching Timer VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Recording information Plus program screen in step 6 When this happens set the are displayed on the correct the Guide Channel number for that st
103. o have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA 1700 Valley Road DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP Wayne New Jersey 07470 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer 96 en EN 99 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD Printed in Japan 0301 YSV KMW k VP L L O oO C
104. o register the information on VHS Navigation you need record a program for more than 5 minutes in SP mode for more than 15 minutes in EP mode When the amount of information is at the limits of registration you Cannot record new program any more In this case you need to delete old programs to register new one EN OD The display for modification or deletion HDD NAVI 06 12 01 TUE 06 12 01 TUEL 06 12 01 TUE 06 12 01 MON MISC 06 12 01 TUE 10 30AM 12 55PM 2CH SP 145min ELECT OK END SELECT WITH VA lt gt THEN PRESS OK The display for EASY DUBBING HDD NAVI D 06 12 01 TUE 06 12 01 TUEL106 11 01 MON 06 10 01 MON MISC 06 12 01 TUE 10 30AM 12 55PM 2CH SP 145min DUB START DUB DEL CANCEL SELECT OK END SELECT WITH V a lt gt AND MEMORY THEN PRESS OK The display for EDITING HDD NAVI R A EDIT 0 05 10 0 01 42 0 10 18 1 0 06 37 2 0 02 53 3 4 _ 5 6 S S 7 8 IN OUT EDIT START MODIFY RETURN _J TOTAL 0 01 50 Sse SELECT OK END SEARCH IN OUT POINT WITH PLAY FF REW PAUSE THEN PRESS IN OUT 66 en SELECT DECK Press HDD or VHS or S VHS Modify Information When you select the VHS deck load the cassette you want to edit ACCESS NAVIGATION SCREEN Press NAVI The Navigation screen corresponding to the selected deck appears e For VHS deck when NAVIGATION is set to OFF
105. ogress Playback then press STOP to stop recording 3 TV broadcasts won t record The recorder has been set to its AUX Set the recorder to the appropriate properly mode by mistake channel 4 Tape to tape editing won t work The VCRs or the camcorder and the Refer to the directions and the VCR have been incorrectly con illustration under Edit To Or From nected Another VCR t pg 78 or Edit From A Camcorder F pg 76 and properly connect the units Press A MONITOR to select HI FI cF pg 46 2 Recording won t stop The power to one or more of the Make sure the power to all units is on units has not been turned on The recorder s input mode has been Select the recorder s appropriate set incorrectly input mode RECORDING ENO SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 5 Audio dubbing is not possible 7 When performing Tape Dubbing the beginning of the dubbing start point is not dubbed TIMER RECORDING The tape speed had been set to LP at the original recording e HDD deck This is normal Audio dubbing is not available for HDD deck This is normal Set the tape speed to SP at the original recording SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording won t work Timer programming won t work and on the front display panel won t stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and and on t
106. on pg 23 TV Button pg 82 A MONITOR Button F pg 46 VCR PLUS Button pg 54 QO Number Buttons F pg 14 Space Button lt pg 67 CANCEL Button pg 54 Counter C RESET Button pg 43 PROG CHECK Button F pg 61 PROG Button F pg 55 STOP Button F pg 55 START Button lt pg 58 PLAY Button F pg 24 Rewind REW Button pg 27 Record REC Button lt pg 23 O AV Buttons pg 10 TV Channel CH Button pg 82 VHS Button pg 34 POWER On Off Button pg 10 DISPLAY Button pg 43 TV VCR Button F pg 8 NAVI Button c pg 26 TRANS Button F pg 54 DAILY M F Button c pg 55 TIMER Button c pg 55 WEEKLY Button F pg 55 MENU Button F pg 10 REC SPEED Button c pg 23 OK Button pg 10 INDEX Button F pg 66 ENTER Button F pg 23 On Screen Display OSD Button pg 29 MEMORY Button c pg 26 Channel CH Button F pg 23 DATE Button lt pg 58 Fast Forward FF Button pg 30 PAUSE Button pg 24 STOP Button lt pg 23 OK Button lt pg 10 D aa gt e lt D Button pg 10 TV Volume VOL Button pg 82 94 EN List Of Terms INDEX cont This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on screen display names A A B C D Code ss 85 Active Video Calibration En ne 47 AES E EE E E T 14 Audio Dubbing
107. order s Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your Cable Box This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote Control Unit The recorder s Controller can also control your Cable Box This allows the recorder to change your Cable Box s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the recorder s Remote Control unit refer to page 83 To set up the Controller go to page 16 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 16en INITIAL SETTINGS cont Set Cable Box Output Turn on the TV and select the AV mode Channel amp Cable Box Brand TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 1 At the top of Main a Menu screen move the arrow to INITIAL SET INITIAL SET UP by pressing lt I gt CLOCK SET or lt gt then press V CARL EROM GER or W or OK DBS RECEIVER SET 2 At the Initial Set Up SELECT WITH V A lt gt screen Move the arrow setect ok END THEN PRESS OK to INITIAL SET by pressing lt I gt or lt b then press OK ACCESS CABLE BOX SET SCREEN Press AV or AW to move the arrow to INITIAL SET CABLE BOX SET then CLOCK SET press or or OK GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH a THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SE
108. osar eeciae easton 48 R ecorniNc FEATURES FOR VHS DECK 49 Recording Features ccccccccccccsssceccscsccceses 49 Record One Program While Watching Another 49 Display Elapsed Recording Time 4 49 Display Tape Remaining Time VHS deck only 49 S VHS Super VHS S VHS ET and VHS ossssssssssseeeesseeeesees 50 DUS TS E Re 51 Retake VHS Tec ROMANS Rae 52 Stereo And SAP Second Audio Program 53 Timer RECORDING 54 VCR Plus Timer Programming ses 54 Changing VCR Plus Setting soso D Express Timer Programming soso 58 Check and Revise the overlapped Programs e000 60 Check Cancel And Revise Programs 61 Auto SP gt EP Timer VHS deck only 62 REC LINK Timer Recording HDD deck only 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 63 Instant Timer Recording ITR escsccccceces 04 E DITING 65 About Hybrid Navigation ccccccccccsesees 05 Modify Information 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 66 MO PR a en me dence 66 MOGITY Programi TUE SR ana 67 MODE ASS OR a a ns 68 Delete OO es cic citeo anaes verescustaotsoueeeea 69 DUD DING siscscevacscsscccesscscevesesnidscctscdssbisesesesesa 7 O Easy Dubbing rom HDD 10 VHS en 70 Normal Dubbing from HDD to VHS 72 Normal Dubbing from VHS to HDD 73 Random Assemble Editing cccccscsssssseces 74 8 program Editing Memory 1 program x
109. osition of W in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape NOTES SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear t pg 41 t may take a few seconds for the Tape Position Indicator to be displayed B es Ce Le nul COUNT 0 33 27 44 en A PLAYBACK FEATURES for VHS deck cont Picture Control ACCESS MAIN MENU This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference The default setting is AUTO SC REEN Press MENU ACCESS VHS SET UP 1 SCREEN 1 At the top of the Main Menu screen move the arrow to HDD VHS SET UP HDD SET UP VHS SET UP 1 VHS SET UP 2 NAVIGATION ON HDD VHS SET UP OFF Wooo by pressing lt I gt or VIDEO CALIBRATION ON er s gt then press V or w or OK O SELECT WITH va lt gt 2 On the HDD VHS SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK Set Up screen move the arrow to VHS SET UP 1 by pressing lt gt or lt p then press V or Y or OK SELECT PICTURE CONTROL MODE 1 On the VHS Set Up 1 screen move the arrow to PICTURE HIERD RECORDER HDD VHS SET UP HDD SET UP VHS SET UP 1 VHS SET UP 2 NAVIGATION VIDEO STABILIZER A CONTROL by VIDEO STABIUZER Oe AY TBC EDIT pressing or VIDEO CALIBRATION SOFT AY then press OK N Pressing AV or AW F O SELECT WITH va to sele
110. ove the arrow to INITIAL SET by pressing lt I gt or lt b then press OK ACCESS DBS RECEIVER SET SCREEN At the Initial Set screen move the arrow to DBS RECEIVER SET by CLOCK SET CABLE BOX SET then press gt or or gt DBS RECEIVER SET OK SELECT WITH 4 THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END SELECT DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT CHANNEL If your DBS receiver is connected to your recorder using an RF connection press AV or AY until the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output CH3 CH4 appears on the screen SELECT WITH va lt gt SELECT OK END THENPRESS 0K INITIAL SET DBS RECEIVER SET PRESS a THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END If your DBS receiver is connected to your recorder s REAR or FRONT AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors press AV or AW until ON L 1 REAR or ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen Set DBS Receiver Output Channel amp DBS Receiver Brand TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver 1 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 20 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN Press or or OK SET DBS RECEIVER BRAND Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to enter DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET the DBS Receiver Code from the following list then press gt or or OK name recnococy Super VHS ET ASE Re aT vogo PRESS NUMBER KEY 0
111. preview 72 EN You can dub selected scenes on a tape starting and stopping wherever you wish TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER Normal Dubbing from HDD to VHS PREPARE HDD DECK FOR DUBBING 1 Press HDD and select the program to be dubbed You can select the program by HDD Navigation 2 Press CH to set the channel other than DUB LOCATE START POINT 1 Select the point where you want to start dubbing by pressing PLAY FF REW 2 Press REW a little then press PLAY to start playback 3 Press PAUSE to pause playback before that point a little PREPARE VHS DECK FOR DUBBING 1 Press VHS or S VHS and load a recordable cassette 2 Press CH to set the channel DUB 3 Press REC SPEED to select recording speed 4 Select the point where you want to start recording by pressing PLAY FF REW STOP START DUBBING 1 Press HDD and PLAY to start playback 2 Press VHS and REC REC and PLAY on the remote control to start dubbing END DUBBING Press STOP Then press HDD and press STOP NOTES e There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start and where it actually starts e The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not recorded BE EN 19 You can dub selected scenes on a tape starting and stopping wherever you wish TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER Normal Dubbing
112. r is off Even though you don t use an external Cable Box CABLE BOX SET is set to ON The receivable stations in the new area are received on different channels than those in the previous area All 16 programs are used e Recording is in progress e The clock setting data received from the Host Channel is incorrect Connect the Controller correctly c pg 15 After confirming your cable box s output channel number re access the Cable Box Set screen and select the correct number lt pg 16 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Connect the Controller correctly F pg 18 After confirming your DBS receiver s output channel number re access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number lt pg 19 Set the correct DBS Receiver brand code pg 20 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Set CABLE BOX SET to OFF F pg 16 Re perform the VCR Plus setup procedure lt pg 54 Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program information lt pg 61 If you need the skipped channels restore them i pg 14 Press PAUSE to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY to resume recording Re set the remote control to the correct brand i pg 82 or 83 or 84 Select a different Host Channel during the Semi Auto setting procedure pg 11 or perform the Manual setting procedure
113. recorder placed vertically 2 Before using the recorder When the power of the unit is on the hard disc is constantly rotating at high speed This requires you to note the following e DO NOT impart vibration or shock If given a heavy shock not only is the data recorded damaged but also the hard disk itself can be damaged DO NOT allow anything having strong magnetism or emitting strong electromagnetic waves cell phones etc near the recorder DO NOT disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet when the power of the recorder is on If the power supply is cut off while the hard disc is in operation it can be damaged or the data stored on it may be damaged Be sure to push the POWER button before turning off the power While using the recorder When viewing a program by selecting HDD Hard Disk Drive there occurs a slight time lag relative to the actual program being broadcast This is because pictures received are once stored on the hard disk and then played back The time lag is about three seconds If you turn the power on with the hard disk already selected it will take about 30 seconds before the pictures received appear on the screen Up until then any operation is disabled But it is not a malfunction CONTENTS l NSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER 8 Connections 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 8 Basic COMNM CUONE nana a annee eee 8 NITIAL SETTINGS 9 Plu amp Pla 000000000000000000000
114. rned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording f you are unable to set the Controller please contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 _ en 2 Setting Blue Back Turn on the TV and select the AV mode The recorder changes the screen into the Blue Back screen automatically after while the input signals do not come into TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU If you want to stop the following procedure on its way press MENU ACCESS FUNCTION SCREEN 1 At the top of Main FUNCTION SETUP Menu screen move the arrow to FUNC TION SET UP by 2ND AUDIO RECORD O pressing lt I gt or lt P exp auioro RECORD __oFF then press V or W or OK e 2 On the Function Set steer on mo HENPRESS a Up screen move the arrow to FUNCTION by pressing lt I gt or lt P then press V or Y or OK SELECT BLUE BACK MODE 1 On the Function HDD VHS SET UP FUNCTION SET UP screen move the arrow to BLUE SUPERIMPOSE OFF BLUE BACK si BACK by pressing AY or AY then 2ND AUDIO RECORD ON 4 press OK 2 Press AV or AW to 7 O SELECT WITH V A lt gt select the desired SELECT OK END THENPRESS OK mode then press OK a Select OFF if you do not want to use the Blue Back screen b Select ON if you want to use the Blu
115. rograms automatically SELECT DUBBING OPTION Press IAL V or ABY to move the arrow to select DUB START or DUB DEL then press OK The message for preparing a cassette appears e When DUB START is selected the programs remains on the hard disk after dubbing e When DUB DEL is selected the unit delete the programs on the hard disk after dubbing automatically en I SELECT VHS DECK Press VHS or S VHS LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a recordable VHS or S VHS cassette SELECT REC SPEED Press REC SPEED on the remote control LOCATE START POINT 1 Search the point where you want to start dubbing by pressing PLAY FF REW then press STOP 2 Press REC and PAUSE simultaneously to enter the Record Pause mode SELECT HDD DECK Press HDD The screen in step 5 appears again START DUBBING Press lt I gt or lt b to move the arrow to DUB START then press OK When the dubbing completes success fully the message DUBBING COMPLETES appears on the screen To cancel dubbing select CANCEL in above step e To cancel while dubbing press STOP Once the dubbing is stopped it can be not resumed In this case the message appears on the screen and the programs on the hard disk drive are not deleted even though DUB DEL is selected NOTE If you start dubbing without setting the VHS deck to Record Pause mode in step 9 you can watch the
116. rom overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 4 EN ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connec tors location of antenna discharge unit connection to ground ing electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located
117. s used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal
118. s recorder has two separate methods to control your DBS Receiver The recorder s Wireless Remote Control Unit can control the power and channel functions of your DBS Receiver For these functions the need for a separate DBS Receiver Control Unit is eliminated The recorder s Controller can also control your DBS Receiver This allows the recorder to change your DBS receiver s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the recorder s Remote Control unit refer to page 84 To set up the Controller go to page 19 INITIAL SETTINGS cont The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite Receiver The Controller allows the recorder to automatically switch the DBS Receiver s channels during timer recording NOTES The recorder can automatically change the DBS Receiver channels using the controller when the recorder has been programmed using Express Timer Programming t pg 58 Because satellite programming does not use PlusCode the Controller cannot change the DBS Receiver channels during the VCR Plus Timer Recording f a cable box is also used it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your recorder s A V inputs and the cable box to your recorder s antenna input Situate And Connect Controller SITUATE CONTROLLER Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter
119. s 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 recorder are displayed for 5 seconds The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time Press OSD again to remove the display 1 2 Make sure SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON pg 41 The indications are not recorded Press OSD to change to the COUNT display if REMAIN is displayed Display Tape Remaining Time VHS deck only DISPLAY COUNTER INFORMATION Press OSD All indications corresponding to the recorder s current status are displayed for 5 seconds The counter display remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time DISPLAY TAPE REMAINING TIME Press OSD repeatedly until REMAIN appears on screen The approximate tape remaining time appears on the TV screen and also on the recorder display panel with a indicator The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed SP or EP being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate Press OSD to change the on screen display from REMAIN to COUNT and vice versa and to show counter reading channel number clock time or tape remaining time on the front display panel Then channel number will not be displayed when the recorder is playing a tape EXIT THE DISPLAY Press OSD again
120. ss HDD or VHS or S VHS i Huppe e When you select VHS deck load a recordable Audio Video cassette Gupplied supplie 1 SELECT INPUT MODE l Press CH to select depending on the connector e 1 being used F 1 for the front panel input connectors lt n or L 1 for the rear panel input connectors VIDEO OUT I Camcorder nr i ie ACCESS VIDEO INPUTS SCREEN 1 Press MENU 2 Select FUNCTION SET UP then press AV or AW or OK 3 Select VIDEO INPUTS then press AV or AY or OK SELECT VIDEO INPUT MODE Set S VIDEO or COMPOSITE to FRONT AUX F 1 or REAR AUX L 1 by pressing AV or AW or OK For details on setting see page 22 EDIT Mini plug cable not supplied JVC camcorder only S VIDEO OUT EC EN 7 RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU START PLAYER Set the camcorder to its play mode NOTE If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set its superimpose or display feature to OFF before pressing play START RECORDER Set your recorder to its record mode VHS deck ONLY If you are using a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode Refer to camcorder s instruction manual e For HDD deck To enter recording pause press and hold REC and press PAUSE on the remote control To resume recording press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remote con
121. t has been entered requires that the source be set 7 DBS is displayed on the screen Press the NUMBER key 7 to select the desired source a TV To timer record a regular TV program received on the recorder b CATV To timer record a cable TV program received on the recorder or through a cable box unless CABLE BOX SET is set to OFF pg 16 To timer record a satellite program received through a DBS receiver If BAND is set to TV at the Tuner Set screen F pg 13 and CABLE BOX SET is set to OFF at the Cable Box Set screen pg 16 CATV will not be displayed on the Program screen If BAND is set to CATV or CABLE BOX SET is set to ON TV will not be displayed c DBS 60 en TIMER RECORDING cont Check and Revise the Over lapped Programs CHECK OVERLAP PROGRAM Check the program to ATE START STOP TIME CH RECORD TO SPEED HDD SP D be revised then press fora TuE saopveoopu 10H 06 12 01 TUE 3 40PM 4 00PM 2CH VHS SP OK The program screen appears SELECT WITH va SELECT OK END THENPRESS OK CANCEL OR REVISE THE PROGRAM To cancel the program move the arrow to select CANCEL by pressing IAL V or lt APY then press OK To revise the program press the appropriate ES EWEEKLY 7 DBSI THEN PRESS CONFIRM button START STOP DATE CH RETURN TO THE NORMAL SCREEN Move the arrow to CONFIRM
122. tart recording based on the quality of VIDEO CALIBRATION m f you want to bypass Video Calibration and start the tape in use Z N N recording right away set VIDEO CALIBRATION to OFF in step 3 of the Preparation procedure pg 47 NOTES e When using rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs set VIDEO i CCID ARETAS URE PIEVERTON CALIBRATION in step 3 of the Preparation proce n VHS S VHS dure to either ON or OFF as desired to give the To prevent accidental best picture pg 47 recording ona The Video Calibration screen only appears at the recorded cassette beginning of automatic tracking Even though the remove its safety tab screen doesn t appear after that the Video Calibration To record on it later function is operative cover the hole with e To display the Video Calibration screen SUPERIM adhesive tape POSE must be set to ON or the Video Calibration Record safety tab screen will not appear pg 41 RECORDING FEATURES for VHS deck Display Elapsed Recording Time Recording Features Record One Program While Watching Another During recording Change the TV s input mode from AV to TV 1 VIEWING Use the TV s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch 2 ENGAGE TV MODE SELECT CHANNEL FOR EN 49 RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Before recording starts press C RESET The counter resets to zero and display
123. ted NOTES Jo obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause e Manual tracking is possible during hands free slow motion During hands free slow motion playback simply press CH or on the recorder s front panel or remote to adjust tracking Repeat Playback START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY until blinks on the front display panel during playback then release The entire tape is played back 100 times STOP REPEAT To stop press STOP at any time NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF PAUSE or ka a gt 2 50 stops Repeat Playback EN 43 Counter Reset RESET COUNTER TO ZERO Press C RESET NOTE By pressing the DISPLAY button you can change the display to show the counter reading channel number clock time or tape remaining time Channel number is not displayed during playback Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the recorder what to do after rewinding Before continuing ensure that the recorder is in stop mode a For Automatic Start Of Playback After Tape Rewind press REW then press PLAY within 2 seconds b For Automatic Ejection Of Cassette After Tape Rewind press REW then press EJECT within 2 seconds Tape Position Indicator The Tape position indicator appears on screen when from the stop mode you press FF REW or perform an Index Search The p
124. that station VCR Plus Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus programming system assigns a VCR Plus Guide Channel to broadcast and cable TV 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 For accurate VCR Plus programming the VCR Plus Guide Channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area NOTES In many instances the VCR Plus Guide Channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your recorder or cable box Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details Many broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for details SRID RECORDER TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press POWER ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN 1 At the top of Main Menu screen move the arrow to HDD VHS SET UP FUNCTION SET UP INITIAL SET UP TUNER SET INITIAL SET INITIAL SET INITIAL SET UP by CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL SET pressing lt I gt or CABLE BOX SET a gt then press zZ DBS RECEIVER SET or W or OK C2 i D SELECT WITH VA lt gt 2 At the Initial Set Up SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK screen move the
125. the Navigation screen does not appear SELECT PROGRAM Press AV or 4 gt Y to move the arrow to select one program you want to modify then press V or W or OK ACCESS MODIFY SCREEN 1 Press lt I gt or lt b to move the arrow to MODIFY then press V or W or OK 2 Press lt I gt or lt a gt to move the arrow to MODIFY INDEX then press OK The arrow moves to REPLACE REGISTER NEW INDEX 1 Search for the picture from the program by pressing the appropri ate buttons PLAY FF REW or PAUSE The Evo RD pictures of the MISC 06 12 01 TUE 12 25AM 12 55PM 2CH SP 30min program appear on RETURN the left window gt ses SELECT WITH VA lt gt 2 Confirm the arrow is SELECT OK END THEN PRESS OK on REPLACE then press OK to register new index New index appears on the right window When you press OK with the arrow on RETURN you can return the previous screen RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press NAVI When you select VHS deck press STOP to cancel PAUSE after pressing NAVI Modify Index The Navigation systems cannot work while the recorder is recording on the HDD deck or in REC LINK mode TURN ON THE RECORDER 1 Press POWER SS en 67 Modify Program Title The Navigation systems cannot work while the recorder is recording on the HDD deck or in REC LINK mode 1 Press POWER SELECT DECK 9 Press HDD or
126. to ON VN appears on the display of the front panel b Select OFF if you do not want to use VHS Navigation RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU 38 EN SIMPLE OPERATION for VHS deck cont Scan for Beginning of Pro MMM gram with VHS Navigation TURN O N THE RECORDER The VHS Navigation can take effect for the program which has been recorded and whose information has been registered with this recorder Once the VHS S VHS cassettes have been used for recording with this recorder they have the register number given by this recorder SELECT VHS DECK Press VHS or S VHS The S VHS button lights on the front panel ACCESS VHS NAVIGATION SCREEN a Press NAVI The VHS Navigation screen 06 12 01 TUE 120M___BLANK 87M SP a ES BLANK f a registered cassette mr Turn on the TV and select the AV mode If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures on the screen MISC has been loaded the 06 12 01 TUE 12 00PM 12 30PM 8CH SP 30min INDEX NAVI j SELECT WITH Va lt gt cassette will appear SELECT OK END THENPRESS OK SEARCH FOR THE REGIS TERED PROGRAM Press lt I gt or to move the arrow to select one of the following search types then press OK or V or w a Select the number if you want to select the regis tered program from the currently loaded cassette If no cassett
127. trol NOTES e f you use an auxiliary input to connect a cable box or DBS receiver make sure that the correct AUX INPUT COMPOSITE or S VIDEO is selected after you have finished editing t steps 5 7 e For HDD deck the recording pause takes effect only when the recorder is recording on the HDD deck with the channel set to L 1 F 1 or DUB The recording pause is released in 5 minutes automatically Picture and sound may be distorted at the point where the recording pause is released Dubbing copyright guarded tape is not possible 78 EN Edit To Or From Another VIDEO AUDIO OUT Player OUT a aes de QE ere z mi our o G a OUTI M ANTENNA IN Your recorder S VIDEO OUT I S Video cable Audio Video cable supplied supplied I I S VIDEO IN Recorder VIDEO IN EDITING cont You can use your recorder as the player or the recorder MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an AV cable between the player s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors and the recorder s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors If using another VCR with an S VIDEO input or output connector it is recommended to use the S VIDEO connection to minimize picture degradation while editing When using your recorder as the recorder and a monaural VCR as the player connect the player s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connector on t
128. u have three choices a Select AUTO and the adjustment to your recorder s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel b Select ON and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself c Select OFF if Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you Press or or OK repeatedly to move the high lighted bar to D S T and press AV or AW to select the desired mode AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME This function enables automatic adjustment of the recorder s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time With Auto DST activated on the first Sunday of April at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 3 00 AM on the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 1 00 AM SELECT TIME ZONE You can select the time zone automatically or manually Press gt or or OK repeatedly to move the high lighted bar to TIME ZONE then press AV or AW to select AUTO or the desired time zone AUTO ATLANTIC HAWAII EASTERN ALASKA CENTRAL PACIFIC MOUNTAIN NOTE If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug amp Play function you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system If you selected AUTO for the host channel in step 6 be sure to select the correct time zone manually RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU The Initial Set
129. ve your TV channels through a cable box descrambler The Controller allows the recorder 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 pg 54 or Express Timer Programming pg 58 Situate And Connect Controller SITUATE CONTROLLER Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the cable box s remote sensor is unobstructed ATTACH CONTROLLER Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strip CONNECT CABLE BOX TO RECORDER The connection method depends on the type of cable box you have If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your recorder Set the recorder to channel L 1 for the rear AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors to use the cable box If your cable box doesn t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors connect the antenna output connector on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your recorder Set the recorder tuner to the same channel as the cable box RF output see page 16 also NOTE When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual CONNECT CONTROLLER TO RECORDER Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your recorder 4 About Your Cable Box This recorder has two separate methods to control your Cable Box The rec
130. w Operational commands Guidance for operations SELECT Ne _HDD NAVI K NAVI END EASY DUBBING EDITING SELECT WITH V4 THEN PRESS OK REMAIN TIME it is based on the recording speed currently selected There are 6 recorded programs and the program indicated by the arrow is the 3rd one This appears when there are over 4 registered programs You can select the other program by pressing lt I gt or lt P gt The icons they show the recording situation for each program The Icons and their meanings You cannot dub this program from the HDD deck to the VHS deck This program was recorded with Daily mode of Timer recording This program was recorded with Weekly mode of Timer recording This program has stereo sounds This program has SAP audio This program was recorded with Timer recording 26 EN SIMPLE OPERATION for HDD deck cont Scan for Beginning s of If the recorder is turned on with HDD deck selected there Prog ram s may be about 30 seconds delay in starting to show pictures You can scan the beginning of the program easily with the HDD on the screen Navigation TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER SELECT HDD DECK Press HDD The HDD button lights ACCESS SCAN SCREEN 1 Press NAVI The HDD Hop a Navigation screen appears Co oo Fe EE screen appears Then MISC press V or Y or OK TOTAL TIME OHOOM REMAIN TIME 11H07M SP 6
131. w THEN OK If you want to set the PRESS MENU TO END CATV channels change the BAND mode into CATV by moving the arrow to BAND and pressing gt or or OK The BAND mode alternates between TV and CATV by pressing or or OK when BAND is highlighted ADD OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL Input the channel number using the MANUAL CHANNEL SET NUMBER keys or select L 1 or F 1 by TV pressing AV or AW CH KE SKIP then press OK to set to SKIP Repeat for each PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR a THEN OK channel you want to skip Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys then press OK to set to ADD the channel RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU The Initial Set Up screen appears then press MENU again PRESS MENU TO END Cable Box Control Suggested Location Place the cable box on top of the recorder Attach the recorder s Controller to the top of the recorder 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 control sensors of both the cable box and DBS receiver Cable box Controller suggested Your recorder locations Cable box Controller Connected to ANT IN Your recorder EN 19 This procedure is required if you recei
132. w to RETURN then OK The Navigation screen appears again RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press NAVI _ EN 09 Delete Information The Navigation systems cannot work while the recorder is recording on the HDD deck or in REC LINK mode For HDD Navigation When you delete the registered information of a program the recorder delete the program itself on the hard disk drive The deleted program is never resumed For VHS Navigation When you delete the registered information of a program the recorder delete only the information on the hard disk drive The program itself cannot be deleted with VHS Navigation TURN ON THE RECORDER Press POWER SELECT DECK Press HDD or VHS or S VHS The indicator corre sponding to the selected deck lights up ACCESS NAVIGATION SCREEN Press NAVI The Navigation screen corresponding to the selected deck appears e For VHS deck when NAVIGATION is set to OFF the Navigation screen does not appear SELECT PROGRAM Press SAV or lt A gt to move the arrow to select one program whose information you want to delete then press V or W or OK e For VHS deck you can delete all the information of a cassette at the CASSETTE ACCESS DELETE SCREEN Press lt I gt or lt b to move the arrow to DELETE then press OK The message appears for your confirma tion CONFIRM DELETION Press lt I gt or lt b to select
133. y on VHS cassettes with this recorder This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claimes of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing users only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 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 For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet

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