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1. To AUDIO Torear panel i 7 VIDEO Input REMOTE PAUSE E AV COMPULINK 1 i Audio video i cable L supplied i To S VIDEO 1 Input PITELI PELTIT N i Mini plug cable i 1 supplied S video cable JVC camcorder supplied only To Audio video N To S video output Camcorder for playback Various connection for editing tapes The following three methods can be used for editing tapes VHS to S VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Although the picture quality is inherently limited by the original VHS quality the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing S VHS to VHS editing VIDEO VIDEO connection Since the original source is recorded in S VHS mode the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing c S VHS fo S VHS S VIDEO connection Original picture quality of S VHS made can be duplicated with minimal picture degradation This is the best editing method you can use on S VHS VCRs HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 44 EDITING 456 456 A 00 1 31 10 02 AM You can use camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR Make connections Connect an audio video cable between the camcorder s audio video output
2. Mes AE 01 05 17 n BLETENN 1 17 CABLEVIEW 15 16 17 21 25 NOTES ae a 16 17 21 25 c Depending on the type of cable box some or all functions DIAMOND 01 17 cannot be operated using this Remote I It s not possible to operate a cable box not equipped with a SES remote sensor GEMINI 15 j GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 Iis not possible to set the Remote for both your cable box and HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 a DBS receiver at the same time You can only set the Remote JASCO 15 control to operate one of these units at a time JERROLD 01 04 06 11 12 15 28 De SON Ex To set the Remote to RCA 14 PANASONIC 13 14 AB WERSET PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 KN Nm NE Lao R REGAL 10 18 19 23 iac REGENCY 19 o P i i SCIENTIFIC dans 0 den ress in succession SL MARX 05 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 05 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 05 16 24 TOCOM 01 04 16 UNIKA 01 17 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 03 O9 22 ZENITH 03 O9 22 HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 51 00 1 31 10 03 AM MENNENSW 52 MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL cont hi functi f the DBS DBS Receiver Turn on the DBS receiver Brand Setting Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote D Enter DBS receiver brand code Follow the example shown below 1 Pressand hold CABLE DBS 2 Press MBR SET 3 Pr
3. svc Mi VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR S4800U HR S3800U SVHS Alla vend Super VHS ET HR S3800U For Customer Use INSTRUCTIONS sa eats a Serial No which are located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LPT0348 001A 918000 538000 1 20 i 00 1 31 9 54 AM Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the JVC S VHS video cassette recorder Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR CAUTIONS 7 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an eguilateral 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 eguilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION This video cassette recorder should
4. IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen in step 5 When this happens set the correct guide channel number for that station Z pg 32 Changing VCR Plus Setting NOTES c Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure the following will take place 1 This VCR starts the Plug amp Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting 2 If the clock time and channel setting are restored correctly each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed c To timer record cable channels received through a cable box be sure to keep the cable box turned on 00 1 31 10 26 AM a 32 EN TIMER RECORDING cont Changing IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station s channel number has been changed the wrong V 2 p U S alis VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the Program screen Z step 5 on page 31 When this happens perform the following steps to set the correct e Setti n guide channel number for that stati
5. 11 SONY SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS TOSHIBA ZENITH HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 50 00 1 31 10 03 AM a EN 5 This Remote can control some functions of the cable OX boxes listed below Some cable box brands have more d than one code If your cable box does not function with a specified code try other codes 1 Turn on the cable box Turn on the cable box using the Power button on the cable box or its Remote 2 Enter cable box brand code Follow the example shown below 2 14 CABLE DBS 1 Pressand hold CABLE DBS 2 Press MBR SET D 3 3 Press the Number keys to enter your cable box s brand code by referring to the table below 4 Press OK and release CABLE DBS The cable box should turn off If it does try other operations below Z step 3 c Once you have set the Remote to operate the cable box you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote 3 Operate cable box While holding down CABLE DBS press one of 2 4 the following buttons POWER TV CH and ENTER Number keys c For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number c To change the cable box s channels press TV CH or the Number keys The CH TV CH CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE IT sadio
6. LEX G oes WEEKLY 4 Set program start time Press START PROGRAM 1 repeatedly to enter the START RRT time you want Am recording to start ES SP c Press and hold START PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY to increase the 9 WEEKLY THEN PRESS PROG TO END time in 30 minute intervals 5 Set program stop time Press STOP repeatedly to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to increase the time in 30 minute intervals 6 Set program date Press DATE The current date is displayed on the screen The date you enter appears in its place 7 Set channel number Press CH c If you are using a DBS receiver see ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS on next page c Holding down CH rapidly changes the channel numbers HR S4800U S3800U EN30 37 34 00 1 31 10 26 AM 8 Set tape speed Press SP EP to set the tape speed Return to normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking You can now correct the conflicting programs See When programs overlap each other on page 37 0 Engage timer recording standby mode Pre
7. STOP m 21 This VCR can check the tape condition during playback and recording and realizes the best possible pictures 1 Load a cassette Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Do not apply too much pressure when inserting c The VCR turns on automatically The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 c If the cassette s record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically Start playback Press PLAY Tape speed SP or EP is automatically detected c The S VHS indicator lights up when you play back a tape recorded in S VHS mode or in S VHS ET mode 7 pg 27 c IF VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting Z pg 39 VIDEO CALIBRATION appears on the screen and this VCR checks the tape condition during automatic tracking To stop playback Press STOP m on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel To rewind the tape Press REW lt lt or turn the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the left To fast forward the tape Press FF gt gt or turn the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the right To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel when the tape is not running C You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER Clean the video he
8. 36 Canceling or changing program settings 36 When programs overlap each 37 Qiu USEFUL FUNCTIONS 38 Useful Function Settings 444 38 m VIDEO CALIBRATION 39 mi PICTURE COINTRODL i scc sre eter a 39 AUTO TIMER eri dir ete io veneto 39 Bi SUPFRIMPOSE etit retenir 39 m AUTO SP EP TIMER tte 40 m VIDEO STABILIZER 40 BLUE 40 m 2ND AUDIO RECORD 40 m AUDIO MONITOR Al S VHS MODE eterne Al AV COMPU INK inicr t rte 41 m REAR AUX 42 m FRONT AUX INPUT ONLY FOR HR S4800U 42 m EDIT FUNCTION ONLY FOR HR S4800U 42 Child Lock eer ee eee oe oo no eoo re eno te ero sese sso eo ce Eomc 5 5 5 2 Edit From Camcorder ee eee eese 44 Edit To Or From Another VCR 46 Audio Dubbing ONLY FOR HR S4800U 47 Insert Editing and AV Dubbing ONLY FOR HR S4800U 48 Musso REMOTE CONTROL 50 TV Brand Setting Cable Box Brand Setting 51 DBS Receiver Brand Setting 52 Changing Remote Control Code 53 T ROUBLESHOOTING 54 Questions and answers ee 57 58 TE
9. On screen display 27 60 PBS channel 8 Picture Control 39 Picture Search 28 Playback 21 Plug amp Play 8 Recording 25 Recording Resume function 27 Remote Pause function 41 Repeat play 22 RF connection 7 5 Second Audio Record 40 Slow Motion Playback 29 Special effect playback Frame by Frame Playback 29 High Speed Picture Search 28 How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons 29 How to use the SHUTTLE ring 28 Picture Search 28 Skip Search 29 Slow Motion Playback 29 Still Picture Playback 29 Variable Speed Picture Search 28 Specifications 62 Still Picture Playback 29 Superimpose 39 Super VHSET 27 S VHS mode setting 41 S video connection 7 T Tape position indicator 22 Tape remaining time 22 26 Tape speed 25 Time counter 22 26 Time zone selection 11 Timer recording Canceling 36 Changing 36 Checking 36 Express 34 Guide channel setting 32 Overlap 37 VCR PLUS 30 Tracking 23 Troubleshooting 54 Tuner setting Adding channels 14 Auto Channel Set 13 Manual Channel Set 14 Skipping channels 14 v Variable Speed Picture Search 28 VCR PLUS timer recording 30 Video Calibration 39 Video input setting 42 Video Stabilizer 40 00 1 31 10 05 AM Front panel Cassette loading slot MENU button O 0 s ON POWER button Z pg 21 25 PLAY gt button Z 21 SHUTTLE ring Z pg 21 25 28 S VIDEO input connector ONLY FOR HR SA800U Z pg 44 48 AUDIO VIDEO inpu
10. c Timer recording is in progress c The timer is but there is no cassette loaded c The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed TIMER has been pressed when there are no programs in memory or the timer recording program has not been set correctly The tape reaches its end during timer recording The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR The output channel selected in the Cable Box Set screen is incorrect The cable box is turned off The Controller is not properly connected to the VCR The output channel selected in the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver The DBS receiver is turned off Even though you do not use an external cable box or DBS receiver CABLE BOX SET is set to ON or DBS RECEIVER SET is set to ON The receivable stations in the new area are received on different channels than those in the previous area All 8 programs of the VCR s timer memory are used Set the clock and or timer correctly Press TIMER and check to make sure that o appears on the front display panel Re perform the set up procedures Make sure you have compensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches Z pg 32 Timer programing cannot be performed when timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes Load a cassette with the record safety tab intact
11. 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 which 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 HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL c The Index on pages 58 61 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 and connections on the front and rear panel the front display panel and the Remote c The Z 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 c The illustrations used in this instruction manual is of HR S4800U unless mentioned otherwise BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR please read the sections literature listed below c CAUTIONS on page 2 c IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on the p
12. 00 1 31 10 05 AM DERE FOR SERVICING Only in U S A EN 63 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 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 Dubugue 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 reguire occasional service Just as guality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products se
13. 00 1 31 9 57 MENNENSW 28 SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK M e Locating particular scene S pec I lt E ect N rapidly Picture Search High Speed Picture S h P ayba C k ame ai lone or still picture playback You can rapidly locate a particular scene on the tape On the front panel To do forward picture search turn the SHUTTLE ring fully to the right When you release the ring a still picture appears To do reverse picture search turn the SHUTTLE ring fully to the left When you release the ring a still picture appears c If you turn the ring fully and release it within 1 second picture search continues On the Remote To do forward picture search press FF gt gt To do reverse picture search press REW c If you press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds simply releasing it cancels the picture search and normal playback resumes PLAY gt To resume normal playback press PLAY m Variable Speed Picture Search You can change the speed of picture search How to use the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right forward search or to the left reverse search As you turn the SHUTTLE ring picture search speed changes see the diagram below When you release the ring a still picture appears c The speed of picture search is determined by the
14. NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to OFF after you finish editing the tapes Z pg 38 and 39 c Editing cannot be performed on a tape with its record safety tab removed c The recording speed SP EP is determined by the previous recording to be replaced If the recording speed changes on On this set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT by following the procedure described on pages 38 and 39 Locate end point 1 Press PLAY gt to start playback 2 Press PAUSE 11 when you find the end of the scene for which you want to edit 3 Press C RESET so that the counter reading becomes 0 00 00 NOTE You can also use REW lt or SHUTTLE ring to locate the end point See Special Effect Playback Z pg 28 HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 49 the tape to be edited while editing the tape the inserted picture will be distorted where the recording speed changes c When you edit a tape a small portion of the recording preceding to the editing start point will be erased from the edited tape 00 1 31 10 03 AM MENNENSW 50 MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV n gl This Remote can control some functions of remote controllable TVs listed below Without setting you can control a JVC TV Setti ng 1 Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote Set TV brand code 2 02 EE n Follow the example shown below 8 1 Press and ho
15. On the front panel e Press CHA lo On the Remote Press the Number key AUX or CH To S VIDEO OUT NOTE S video cable When using this VCR as the recording VCR set the supplied video input terminal setting correctly Z pg 38 and D 42 4 Select edit mode ie Sides Set the edit mode to ON for the VCRs if such a mode is eguipped On this VCR set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT by following the procedure described on pages 38 and 39 5 Start playback Press PLAY gt on the playback VCR NOTE If the playback VCR is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting Another VCR for recording You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR playback Z pg 38 and 39 Refer also to the other VCR s instruction manual for connection and its operations 6 Start recording Press REC on the recording VCR 1 Make connections e g Connect an audio video cable between the playback VCR s audio video output connectors NOTE and the recording VCR s audio video input Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or connectors NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to OFF after c When using this VCR as the recording VCR you finish dubbing the tapes Z pg 38 and 39 connect this VCR s audio video input connectors to the audio video output connectors on the other VCR If the play
16. Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set 1 2 es eye For HR S4800U FUNCTION f PREVIOUS PAGE PREVIOUS PAGE VIDEO CALIBRATION PICTURE CONTROL 2NDAUDIORECORD EDIT FUNCTION REC PAUSE AUTO TIMER AUDIO MONITOR SUPERIMPOSE S VHS MODE AUTO SP EP TIMER AV COMPU LINK VIDEO STABILIZER FRONT AUX INPUT NEXT PAGE NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH a v ANI SELECT WITH A v AN SELECT WITH A v AND PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END For HR S3800U FUNCTION PREVIOUS PAGE PICTURE CONTROL AUTO 2ND AUDIO RECORD OFF AUTO TIMER OFF AUDIO MONITOR HI FI SUPERIMPOSE ON S VHS MODE ON AUTO SP EP TIMER AV COMPU LINK ON VIDEO STABILIZER OFF REAR AUX INPUT VIDEO NEXT PAGE SELECT WITH A v AND SELECT WITH A v AND PRESS MENU TO END PRESS MENU TO END 4 Change setting On the front panel Press OK On the Remote Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt 5 Return to normal screen Press MENU HR S4800U S3800U EN38 43 38 00 1 31 10 01 AM EN 39 The default setting is bold in the table below m VIDEO CALIBRATION ON OFF When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highe
17. 11 or Manual Clock Set Z pg 12 procedure If appears on the front display panel your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly Then turn on and off the VCR the Plug amp Play setting will be automatically reactivated If Plug amp Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly perform Manual Clock Set Z pg 12 and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set Z pg 13 or 14 HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 8 00 1 31 9 54 AM MENNENSW e mm 10 EN 9 This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus g U g ec and some messages excluding the on screen display superimposed on the TV screen in English Spanish or French e 1 g Select the desired language using the following procedure The default setting is ENGLISH Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR 1 Access Main Menu screen channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Press MENU D Access Initial Set screen D 3 On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHA Y to move F NCTION SET the highlight bar arrow TUNER SET to INITIAL SET then press OK Onthe Remote PRESS A v THEN OK PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt 3 Select language On t
18. 52 Pause je A B button Z pg 53 n x N POWER button Z pg 21 25 A Audio MONITOR button Z pg 23 x1 dX TV Muting button Z pg 50 1 ae DISPLAY button Z pg 22 26 a q DAILY MF button Z pg 31 35 N w WEEKLY button Z pg 31 35 e AUX button Z pg 45 46 47 49 JVC TIMER button 2 pg 31 35 36 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT t DATE button Z pg 3A y CH button Z pg 25 34 u SKIP SEARCH button Z pg 29 i SP EP button Z pg 25 31 35 o PLAY gt button 2 pg 21 25 p FF gt gt me button 2 pg 21 25 28 Remote N N The glow in the dark buttons shown in white on the O PAUSE 11 button Z pg 25 29 illustration above are helpful when using the W OK button Remote in darkened rooms ENTER button Z pg 50 51 52 Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name E VEI le gt button can also be used fo operate your TV while holding W 29 down TV on the Remote Z pg 50 TV I s e butoni 20 50 How to use the Remote Before use insert two size batteries into the Remote with the polarity and matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid The Remote can operate most of your VCR s functions as well as basic functions of TV sets cable boxes and DBS receivers c Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on t
19. SELECT WITH A v AND PRESS MENU TO END Press CHAV to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to AUTO CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt NOTES c When Auto Channel Set is complete SCAN COMPLETED appears on screen c If the scan was unsuccessful SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on screen Check the connections and start again AUTO CHANNEL SET SCANNING PRESS MENU TO END 4 Return to normal screen Press MENU INFORMATION The VCR selects the correct band TV or CATV automatically during Auto Channel Set The selected band will be displayed on the right side of BAND on the Tuner Set screen HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 13 00 1 31 9 55 AM INITIAL SETTINGS cont Access Tuner Set screen On the front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK Onthe Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS Av to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Access Manual Channel Set screen On the front panel TUNER SET Press CHA to move BAND CATV the highlight bar arrow AUTO CHANNEL SET to MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK SELECT WITH A v AND PRESS MENU TO END On
20. To select the host channel go to step 5 To select the D S T mode go to step 6 To select the time zone go to step 7 NOTE The time 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 On the front panel Press OK to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press CHA Y repeatedly until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS gt to move the highlight bar to HOST CH then press SHUTTLE PLUS AV until AUTO or the desired PBS channel number is selected NOTE Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data Auto Daylight Saving Time This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR 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 the last Sunday of October at 2 00 AM the clock is adjusted to 1 00 AM EN 11 Select D S T mode You have three choices AUTO Select if you want to adjust your VCR s clock automatically by the incoming signal from the host channel Auto Daylight Saving Time ON Adjustment will be made by the built in clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you Onthe front panel P
21. or with the hole covered with adhesive tape Remove the cassette and cover its hole with adhesive tape or replace it with a cassette on which the safety tab is intact Check the programed data and set again if necessary then press TIMER again The program may not have been recorded in its entirety Next time be sure you have enough time on the tape to record the entire broadcast Connect the Controller correctly Z pg 15 After confirming your cable box s output channel number re access the Cable Box Set screen and select the correct number Z pg 16 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Connect the Controller correctly Z pg 18 After confirming your DBS receiver s output channel number re access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number Z pg 19 Set the correct DBS receiver brand code Z pg 20 Make sure the power is on before timer recording starts Set CABLE BOX SET to OFF Z pg 16 or DBS RECEIVER SET is set to OFF Z pg 19 Re perform the Changing VCR Plus Setting procedure Z pg 32 Wait until a space in memory clears or cancel unnecessary program information Z pg 36 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE gt 00 1 31 10 05 AM 56 TROUBLESHOOTING cont OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 When scanning channels some of c Those channels have been preset to
22. rotating angle of the SHUTTLE ring PLAY n o o o O HR S4800U S3800U EN21 29 28 00 1 31 9 58 AM MENNENSW e EN 29 How to use the SHUTTLE PLUS buttons on the Remote Viewing still picture frame by To do forward picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly frame Frame by Frame Playback Each time you press the button the search speed 1 Pause during playback c To decrease the speed while forward picture search Press PAUSE 11 MU toward normal playback then reverse picture search Playback is freezed and a still picture appears press SHUTILE PLUS is repete 2 Advance or reverse still picture To do reverse picture search press SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt repeatedly Each time you press the button the search speed increases while reverse picture search c To decrease the speed while reverse picture search toward normal playback then forward picture To resume normal playback press PLAY gt search press SHUTTLE PLUS repeatedly To advance a still picture press SHUTTLE PLUS PP on the remote or PAUSE II repeatedly To reverse still picture press SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt on the Remote repeatedly To resume normal playback press PLAY Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback On front panel During normal playback or still picture playback Turn the SHU
23. to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt MAIN MENU FUNCTION SET TUNER SET gt INITIAL SET PRESS a v THEN PRESS MENU TO END Access Guide Channel Set screen On the front panel Press CHAV to move the highlight bar arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to GUIDE CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS p INITIAL SET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH gt GUIDE CHANNEL SET CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET SELECT WITH 4 v AND PRESS MENU TO END Input guide channel number On the front panel Press CHAV to select the VCR Plus guide channel number as shown in the TV listing then press OK On the Remote Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to input the VCR Plus guide channel number as shown in the TV listing then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Ex When inputting the guide has sub et 6 for WNJU Ind PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 4 v THEN OK OR PRESS MENU TO END If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR If not refer to pages 15 17 and re perform the procedure HR S4800U S3800U EN30 37 33 EN 33 Input receiving channel
24. Hi Fi track To S video To Audio output a video output AV Dubbing Source tape 8 TA fee b d je f 2 09 Another VCR for playback Editedtape Before an k sn e editing AU up c Insert Editing and AV Dubbing are also possible using the audio video connectors on the rear panel After jj BEN editing ME C o Hi HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 48 00 1 31 10 03 AM Make connections Connect an audio video cable between the VCR s audio video input connectors and the other component s audio video output connectors Prepare tapes Load the source tape on the other VCR and the tape to be edited on this VCR Select input mode Select F 1 when connecting the other component to the audio video input connectors on the front panel Select L 1 when connecting the other component to the audio video input connectors on the rear panel On the front panel Press CHA v Onthe Remote Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH Select editing function you want Set EDIT FUNCTION to either INSERT or AV DUB whichever you want to use by following the procedure described on pages 38 and 42 c Make sure to set EDIT FUNCTION to REC PAUSE after you finish editing tapes This cancels the editing function Select video input terminal Follow the procedure described on pages 38 and 42 When using S
25. Hi Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back Notes c The above indication appears when SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON Z pg 38 39 though the monitor sound changes in sequence c If the tape being played back has no Hi Fi sound track the normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting c IF RF connection Z pg 7 is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor sound Z pg 41 Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete c Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode a For Automatic Playback Start Press REW lt lt then press PLAY within 2 seconds b For Automatic Power Press REW lt lt then press POWER within 2 seconds For Automatic Timer Standby Press REW lt lt then press TIMER within 2 seconds NOTE It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette s record safety tab is removed a 00 1 31 9 57 AM a 24 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont e Locating beginning of recordings index Search Index codes are placed on the tape at the beginning of each recording when recording on this VCR You can find and automatically play back from the beginning of any recording using
26. If you need the skipped channels them are skipped over be skipped restore them Z pg 14 2 The channel cannot be changed c Recording is in progress Press PAUSE I1 to pause the recording change channels then press PLAY gt to resume recording 3 The Remote will not operate your c The brand codes are set incorrectly Reset the correct brand codes Z pg TV or cable box or DBS receiver 50 51 or 52 4 Even though Auto or Semiauto c The clock setting data received from Select a different host channel during Clock Set has been performed the the host channel is incorrect Semiauto Clock Set Z pg 11 or clock is incorrect perform Manual Clock Set Z pg 12 MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR 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 VCR turned on for a few hours to evaporate the moisture 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 interrupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfu
27. 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 also 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 HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 64 00 1 31 10 05 AM E TENERE cont 65 HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 65 00 1 31 10 05 AM 66 EN HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 66 00 1 31 10 05 AM BE
28. VIDEO terminal set FRONT AUX INPUT or REAR AUX INPUT if you use the connectors on the rear to S VIDEO When using VIDEO terminal set FRONT AUX INPUT or REAR AUX INPUT to VIDEO Select edit mode Set the edit mode to for the VCRs if such a mode is eguipped EN 49 Locate start point Use REW or SHUTTLE ring to reverse the tape See Special Effect Playback Z pg 28 When yov find the begining of the scene you want to edit press PAUSE Activate editing mode Press REC on the front panel c Make sure to set the recording format VHS S VHS or S VHS ET on the VCR is the same sa that of the original recording on the tape During Insert Editing pause mode 3 and fi light up on the front display panel During A V Dubbing pause mode i and 1 blink and ii light up on the front display panel Start editing Press PLAY gt on this VCR and start playback on the other component at the same time During Insert Editing mode and light up on the front display panel During A V Dubbing mode 3 and blink on the front display panel When the counter reading becomes 0 00 00 editing automatically stops and the VCR starts normal playback To stop editing any time during recording Press STOP m on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel NOTES c Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or
29. Z step 2 keeping two VCRs to different control codes c Press the Number key 1 for A code control signals and the Number key 2 for B code control signals To change only the remote control code for the Remote DO NOT perform steps 1 3 and 4 Ex To set Remote to B code MBRSET gt lo C Release Hold Press in succession down HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 53 00 1 31 10 03 AM MENNENSW 1 0 5 4 Troubleshooting Before requesting service use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily corrected and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 2 The clock works but the VCR s c The VCR is in the timer recording Press TIMER to disengage power will not come on standby mode with AUTO TIMER set to OFF Z pg 39 c The child lock function is activated Press and hold POWER for more than seven seconds to release the child lock function Z pg 43 3 The Remote will not function c The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The cassette gets stuck partway c The cassette was inserted incorrectly Make sure the cassette s window is during loading and is ejected facing up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the
30. be used with AC 120V 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 EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES 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 HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 2 Declaration of Conformity Model Number HR S4800U HR S3800U Trade Name JVC Responsible Party JVC Americas Corp Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne NJ 07470 Telephone Number 973 315 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR Remote or video cassett
31. clock setting is complete 00 1 31 9 54 12 INITIAL SETTINGS cont 5 Set date On the front panel Press until the desired date appears then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS Av until the desired date appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Holding CH AV or SHUTTLE PLUS AV changes the date in 15 day intervals 6 Set year On the front panel Press CHAV until the desired year appears then press OK twice On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS Av until the desired year appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt twice Select D S T mode You can select either ON or OFF ON Adjustment will be made by the builtin clock itself OFF Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply to you On the front panel Press CHA to select the desired setting On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS Ay to select the desired setting 8 Start clock Press MENU and normal screen appears N To make corrections any time during the process Setting clock manually Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly until the item Manual Clock Set you want to change blinks then press CH AV or SHUTTLE PLUS Av First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10 then go to the following steps 4 Set time On the front panel Press CHAV until the desired time appears CLOCK SET then press OK 7 AUTO CLOSK ON en peso HOSTCH AUT
32. connectors and your VCR s audio video input connectors c When the JVC camcorder is eguipped with the Master Edit Control you can control the VCR from the camcorder Connect the mini plug cable not supplied with this VCR as illustrated to the left c When using a camcorder with a monaural output connect the audio output connector on the camcorder to the left audio input connector on this VCR Load a cassette Insert the cassette to be recorded on into this VCR for recording Select input mode on this VCR Select 1 1 when connecting the camcorder to the audio video input connectors on the rear panel Select F 1 when connecting the camcorder to the audio video input connectors on the front panel Onthe front panel Press CHA On the Remote Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH 45 Return to normal screen Press MENU Start playback Press PLAY gt on the camcorder NOTE If the camcorder is equipped with a superimpose OSD disable feature then set it to OFF before starting playback Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote Press REC and PLAY gt at the same time c If you are using a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder recording starts automatically on this VCR Refer to camcorder s instruction manual NOTE Be sure to select AUTO for PICTURE CONTROL or NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is
33. lights on the front display panel To disengage the S VHS ET mode press S VHS ET The lamp goes off Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY gt 27 Other useful functions for recording You can also use the following functions for recording c Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the VCR No setting is required for this function c Video Calibration Z pg 39 When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording and compensates to provide the highest possible pictures c Second Audio Recording Z pg 40 This VCR s built in MTS decoder enables reception of Multichannel TV Sound broadcast To record a SAP program received set 2ND AUDIO RECORD to ON using the menu screen Note When the channel is changed on the VCR c The STEREO indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast c The SAP indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast c Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound c S VHS Recording Mode Z pg 41 This VCR allows you to record on an S VHS tape with VHS picture quality
34. number On front panel Press CHA to select the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received 2 then press OK Ex If WNJUfInd is received on channel 47 GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CH N 64 N PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR 4 v THEN PRESS MENU TO END On the Remote Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to input the number of the channel on which the guide channel s broadcasts are received then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt c Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each instance Return to normal screen Press MENU 00 1 31 10 26 AM MENNENSW 34 TIMER RECORDING cont You can directly program the VCR s timer to record up to Exp res S nt S r 8 broadcasts as far as a year in advance Remember the clock must be set before you can program the timer Z Programin E g g 1 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV into the VCR c The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically D Access VCR PLUS screen Press PROG 3 Access Program screen Press START once PROGRAM 1 ds stored START STOP appears PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY THEN PRESS PROG TO END DAILY
35. position indicator appears on screen in the following cases c When you change the VCR x operation mode from the B 4 4 8 E lt gt Sr C stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode COUNT 0 33 27 _2 When you perform an Index Search 2 pg 24 or Instant Review 2 pg 24 The position of W in relation to B Beginning or E End shows you where you are on the tape NOTES STOP c SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON or the indicator will not appear Z pg 38 39 c It may take a few seconds for the tape position indicator to be displayed Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Play You can play back a tape repeatedly 100 times 5 While playing back a tape press and hold PLAY gt for more than 5 seconds The play indicator gt on the front display panel starts flashing slowly and a tape will be played back 100 times To stop playback press STOP m on the Remote or STOP EJECT 4 on the front panel HR S4800U S3800U EN21 29 22 00 1 31 9 57 AM ELI Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition Whenever you insert a tape and start playback automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimu
36. 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 COLUMBIA AND 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 Parts 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 guestions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provide
37. set to OFF after you finish dubbing the tapes Z pg 38 and 39 Set PICTURE CONTROL to EDIT Follow the procedure described on pages 38 and 39 If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control equipped type go to step 5 If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit Control equipped type go to step 6 Set AV COMPU LINK to OFF Follow the procedure described on pages 38 and 41 The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPU LINK connector works as the Remote Pause connector when AV COMPU LINK is set to OFF HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 45 00 1 31 10 02 AM MENNENSW mmm 1 0 46 EN EDITING cont o It r 2 Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the From Another 3 Select input mode on recording VCR VC 2 Select the correct external input on the other VCR On this VCR when using this as the recording VCR Connection Select L 1 when connecting the other VCR Ex When using this VCR as the playback VCR to the audio video input connectors on the rear panel This VCR for playback Select 1 when connecting the other VCR to the audio video input connectors on the front panel Tr i
38. source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of ower supply to your home consult your product dealer or 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 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 HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 3 EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be Blocked or covered Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface 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 ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is
39. the CH3 n position 2 Situate VCR Setto CHA if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your Place the VCR on a stable horizontal surface area view the picture from this through this channel select the same channel on the TV Connect VCRto TV with the CH3 CHA switch setting on the VCR 3 You can now perform basic playback Z pg The following connections are required 21 or basic recording Z pg 25 RF Connection 1 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV 2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR Jo 3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV T OUT ANTENNA IN OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the jo TV s antenna input terminal L Gun r TV OUT AV Connection improves picture quality during os o OO tape playback ii If your TV is equipped with audio video input connectors 1 Connect the antenna VCR and TV as shown in Back of VCR the illustration 2 Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video input connectors on the TV S video Connectioh allows you to make the most of the S VHS picture performance NOTES c The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF If your TV is equipped with an S video
40. the Index Search function Start search While the tape is not running press SHUTTLE PLUS 94 or gt gt on the Remote 2 Access distant code To access a recording of 2 to 9 index codes away press SHUTTLE PLUS lt lt gt gt repeatedly until the correct number is displayed on screen only if SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON Z pg 38 39 Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located Current position Beginning of the 2nd next on the tape program recorded Beginning of the current program recorded Previous program recorded c If you want to find the very beginning of the desired program press REW lt lt FF gt gt after playback starts NOTE An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is resumed from recording pause Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant Review Other Useful functions for playback You can also use the following functions for recording At the press of a button you can turn on the VCR rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer Video Calibration 7 39 recorded program When this function is set to ON this VCR checks the Press REVIEW after ensuring that the VCRisin the condition of the tape in use during playback and v timer recording standby mode recording and compensates
41. the tapes select AUTO NORM when VIDEO CALIBRATION is OFF m AUTO TIMER ON OFF c Whenthis function is set to ON The timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode c Whenthis function is set to OFF You have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode m SUPERIMPOSE When this function is set to ON various VCR status information on screen display appears on the screen ON OFF NOTES c When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF otherwise the VCR status information on screen display will be recorded on the edited tape c If you select a channel on which no signal is received the channel number is displayed regardless of this function setting HR S4800U S3800U EN38 43 39 00 1 31 10 01 AM 40 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below m AUTO SP EP TIMER ON OFF When this function is set to ON the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer recording in SP mode For Example Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120 minute tape Approximate
42. the timer setting 00 1 31 10 05 AM 58 EN List of terms Index This guide serves as a guick way to locate freguently used terms and on screen display names A Accidental erasure prevention 26 Audio Dubbing 47 Audio Monitor 23 41 Auto Channel Set 13 Auto Daylight Saving Time 11 Auto 5 gt Timer 40 Auto Timer 39 Automatic tracking 23 AV connection 7 AV Compulink 41 AV Dubbing 48 B Blue Back 40 C Cable box setting Brand 16 Installing the Controller 15 Output channel 16 Changing VCR Plus Setting 32 Channel No indication 26 Child Lock 43 Clock setting 10 Manual setting 12 Preparation 10 Semiauto setting 11 Clock time 22 26 Connection to TV 6 Contents 5 Counter reset 22 26 D DBS receiver setting Brand 19 Installing the Controller 18 Output channel 19 E Editing Audio Dubbing 47 AV Dubbing 48 Insert Editing 48 From a camcorder 44 From another VCR 46 Remote Pause function 41 To another VCR 46 Express timer recording 34 HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 58 F Frame by Frame Playback 29 Function Set screen 38 G Guide channel 32 H High Speed Picture Search 28 Host channel 8 Index Search 24 Insert Editing 48 Instant Review 24 Instant Timer Recording ITR 26 L Language setting 9 M Manual tracking 23 Multi Brand Remote Controlling two JVC VCRs 53 Setting Cable Box brand 51 Setting DBS receiver brand 52 Setting TV brand 50 Next Function Memory 23
43. to cassette remove its record safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape view pictures from the VCR change the TV s input mode from AV to TV Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch on the TV EN Record safety tab HR S4800U S3800U EN21 29 26 00 1 31 9 57 AM HR S4800U S3800U EN21 29 Showing on screen display When SUPERIMPOSE is set to ON Z pg 38 39 you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen c For more detailed information about the on screen display see page 60 Display VCR status on TV screen During recording or recording pause press OSD All indications corresponding to the current VCR status are displayed for 5 seconds The time counter remains on the screen indicating the elapsed time CH 125 THU 12 00 AM STEREO RECORD SP B R N E INDEX 1 NORM HI FI COUNT 1 23 45 indications are not recorded 2 Exit on screen display Press OSD again NOTE c If the VCR is in recording pause mode RECORD PAUSE is always displayed c The VCR status can be also displayed during playback Recording on VHS tapes with S VHS quality super vus ET This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S VHS picture guality Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S VHS ET function c You can activate thi
44. to provide the highest possible pictures c The VCR turns on and rewinds to the index code indicating the beginning of the last timer recorded c Picture Control Z pg 39 program then begins playback automatically This function helps you to adjust the playback picture c You can access a program of 2 to 9 index codes away quality according to your preference from the current position on the tape If for example N NW you have 5 programs recorded and you want to watch Video Stabilizer Z pg 40 the third one press REVIEW three times You can automatically correct vertical vibrations in the pues bacs a Re ee If you wantto find the very beginning of the desired program press REW lt lt or FF gt after playback starts c If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW is Blue Back Z pg 40 pressed it will play the tape from the beginning It will When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes not fasHorward to an index code all blue in the following cases c The Instant Review function will also operate if the When receiving a channel not in use VCR is turned on When stopping playback HR S4800U S3800U EN21 29 24 00 1 31 9 57 AM HR S4800U S3800U EN21 29 25 ELI Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV SHUTTLE ring PLAY gt POWER A S
45. 113 Channels Channel 3 or 4 switchable preset to Channel 3 when shipped 75 ohms unbalanced 62 Specifications TIMER Clock reference Quartz Program capacity programmable timer 8 programs Memory backup time Approx 3 min ACCESSORIES Provided accessories FOR HR S4800U Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Audio video cable S video cable 4 pin S VHS ET labels Controller FOR HR S3800U Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 Audio video cable S video cable 4 pin S VHS ET labels Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice Usable cassettes Full Size VHS T 30 ST 30 T 60 ST 60 T 90 1120 ST 120 T 160 ST 160 ST210 Compact VHS TC 20 STC20 TC 30 STC30 TC 40 STCAO 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 fullsized VHS cassette This VCR 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 the S VHS ET function it is possible to record and play back withe S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes on this VCR
46. 800U You have to select which terminal either VIDEO composite or S VIDEO Y C separate signals to use as the video input terminal on the front panel Make sure to select the correct terminal otherwise you may fail in recording editing on this VCR m REAR AUX INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO You have to select which terminal either VIDEO composite or S VIDEO Y C separate signals to use as the video input terminal on the rear panel Make sure you select the correct terminal otherwise you may fail in recording editing on this VCR m EDIT FUNCTION A DUB INSERT AV DUB REC PAUSE This function is ONLY FOR HR S4800U This VCR is eguipped with the following editing functions Make sure to select the correct editing mode suited for your editing purpose before you start the editing procedure Z pg 47 to 49 c Audio Dubbing A DUB You can replace sounds recorded on the normal track with new sounds for example your favorite song played back on the CD player Z pg 47 c Insert Editing INSERT You can replace a recorded scene with new scene recorded on another tape or with other material Both the picture and the sound recorded on the Hi Fi sound track are replaced at the same time Z pg 48 c Audio Video Dubbing AV DUB You can perform Audio Dubbing and Insert Edit at the same time This means that the picture and the sounds recorded on the Hi Fi sound track and on the normal track are replaced at
47. CE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 00 1 31 9 54 AM ELI 4 EN USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product 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 this 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 manufactu
48. E PAUSE terminal Z pg 41 44 9 AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors Z pg 46 AV COMPULINK terminal Z pg 41 0 TV OUT terminal Z pg 6 4 ANTENNA IN terminal 2 pg 6 On screen display 1 L CH 125 RECORD l 2 THU 12 00 AM PAUSE STEREO oo SP 5 NORM HI FI ICOUNT 1 23 45 1 23 455 1 Channel and auxiliary input L 1 and F 1 7 Tape speed indication 2 Day and clock time 8 Cassette indication 3 STEREO program indication Z pg 27 9 Tape position indicator Z pg 22 4 SAP Second Audio Program indication 0 Index no indication 2 pg 24 Z pg 27 Time counter When COUNT appears 5 Audio monitor indications Z pg 23 41 Tape remaining time When REMAIN appears 6 VCR operation mode indication HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 60 00 1 31 10 05 AM EN 61 CABLE DBS button Z pg 51 52 TV button Z pg 50 TV NCR button Z pg 25 26 50 REVIEW button Z pg 24 Number buttons Z pg 25 30 33 DBS button Z pg 35 CANCEL button Z pg 31 36 C Counter RESET button Z pg 22 26 STOP button Z pg 31 34 START button Z pg 34 PROG Program button Z pg 30 34 PROG CHECK button Z pg 36 REW 4 lt lt button Z pg 21 25 28 REC button Z pg 25 STOP button Z pg 21 25 96 MENU button SHUTTLE PLUS Av buttons TV CH buttons Z pg 50 51 52 gt amp MBR SET button Z pg 50 51
49. ERROR TREE 58 Front panel ccce cos cinei 59 Front display panel 59 Rear panel 60 On screen display es 60 Wubi See 6 62 For SERVICING Only in U S A 63 Warranty Only in U S A 64 00 1 31 9 54 AM 6 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Basic Connections ANTENNA IN rai Antenna or cable input Coaxial cable E G Flat feeder Matching transformer VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT not supplied IO AC Power L Cord t 1 i 1 1000000 Ke E REMOTE OUT NNA IN V j CABLE o BOX INK gt SEEN OUT 3 VHF UHF 1 VIDEO HA gt BENI je e Back of VCR IDE UT TV OUT AC Outlet S video cable supplied To S video input connector Audio video cable supplied To input connectors RF cable supplied To 75 ohm terminal TV HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 6 00 1 31 9 54 AM E EN 7 1 Check contents 5 Final preparation for use Make sure the package contains all of the Turn on the VCR and set the CH3 CH4 switch on the accessories listed in SPECIFICATIONS Z pg rear shown below fo either CH3 or correctly 62 The switch is preset to
50. H SUN DBS PRESS SP EP 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY 7 DBS THEN PRESS PROG TO END If the channel number entered requires that the band be set 7 DBS is displayed on the screen If this happens press the Number key 7 DBS to select DBS a 00 1 31 10 26 AM 36 EN Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV 1 3 1 2 Other Useful functions for timer recording You can also use the following functions for timer recording Auto Timer Z pg 39 When AUTO TIMER is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode Auto SP EP Timer Z pg 40 If there is not enough tape to record the entire broadcast for recording in SP mode the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording This feature is especially handy when recording a broadcast of more than 2 hours in length HR S4800U S3800U EN30 37 36 TIMER RECORDING cont Checking program settings Disengage timer Press TIMER then press POWER When AUTO TIMER 2 pg 39 is set to ON you do not have to press TIMER Access Program Check screen Pre
51. O CATV On the Remote D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO Press SHUTTLE PLUS PRESS a v THEN OK AV until the desired time PRESS MENU TO END appears then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Holding CH AV or SHUTTLE PLUS AV changes the time in 30 minute intervals c When the time is entered manually AUTO CLOCK is automatically set to OFF and HOST CH and TIME ZONE disappear HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 12 00 1 31 9 55 AM MENNENSW e EN 13 Tu ner Setting Setting channels automatically Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set Turn on VCR and the TV and select the VOR correctly by the Plug amp Play setting If you want to add channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV or delete channels use Manual Channel Set Z pg 14 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU D Access Tuner Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHAV to move FUNCTION SET the highlight bar arrow INITIAL SET to TUNER SET then press OK PRESS A v THEN OK Remote Ent TOEND Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to TUNER SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt 3 Perform Auto Channel Set You can automatically TUNER SET set the receivable N BAND CATV channels in your area in tha ordemot their MANUAL CHANNEL SET frequencies On the front panel
52. PAUSE II To resume recording press PLAY To stop recording Press STOP m on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel To rewind the tape when it is not running Press REW lt lt or turn the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the left To fast forward the tape when it is not running Press FF gt or turn the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel to the right To eject the tape Press STOP EJECT m 4 on the front panel when the tape is not running C You can also eject the cassette with the VCR turned off To turn off the VCR Press POWER It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner 00 1 31 9 57 AM a 2 6 EN BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont Basic Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause Recordi ng pn ne In Features time and the clock time in in sequence Time Counter Tape Remaining Time Clock Time 3 Channel lt c To display the VCR status including the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display Z pg 27 c COUNT appears on the screen when the time counter is shown REMAIN appears on the screen when the tape remaining time is shown c The approximate tape remaining time appears and the indicator li
53. TIT EN 67 HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 67 00 1 31 10 05 AM WY S0 0L 1 1 00 89 89 PSN3 NOO8ES NOOSTS HH M MA AAI 0010 O oin QL1 NVvdvf AO ANVdINOO HOLOIA 0002 LHOIHAdOO eis e e A UI ANVdWOO HOLOIA JA HR S4800U S3800U as
54. TOP EJECT m 4 PAUSE 11 C c O G KD C55 Or b DD TV VCR i FF n PAUSE 11 STOP This VCR can check the tape condition during recording and playback and realizes the best possible pictures 1 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette EN 25 2 Select recording channel On the front panel Press CHAV On Remote Press or or b Press the Number keys c If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF connection press TV VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode indicator lights on the front display panel to view the program to be recorded 3 Set tape speed A Press SP EP to set the recording speed Start recording On the front panel Press REC On the Remote While holding REC press PLAY gt c IF VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON default setting Z pg 39 this VCR checks the tape condition for about seven seconds then starts recording This means that the first seven seconds of the program will not be recorded If this is inconvenient for you follow the steps below 1 Press REC and PAUSE to start Video Calibration 2 Then press PLAY gt to start recording after Video Calibration is complete To pause recording Press
55. TTLE ring slowly to the right forward slow motion or to the left reverse slow motion so that slow motion playback starts When you release the ring a still Reverse Forward picture appears Reverse Reverse Reverse Slow Normal Forward c Holding PAUSE i1 for more than 2 seconds also search play slow motion motion Play search starts forward slow motion playback 3 steps 2 steps 2 steps 4 steps pay On the Remote c During normal playback Press SHUTTLE PLUS i to decrease the playback speed Viewing still picture Each time you press the button the speed decreases toward reverse slow motion playback then reverse Still Picture Playback picture search Press PAUSE 11 during normal playback c Holding PAUSE i1 for more than 2 seconds also Playback is freezed and a still picture appears starts forward slow motion playback To resume normal playback press PLAY To resume normal playback press PLAY 3 During still picture playback NOTE Press and hold SHUTTLE PLUS to start forward or To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust SHUTTLE PLUS 14 4 to start reverse slow motion tracking in slow motion playback before starting still picture playback When you release the button slow motion playback playback stops and a still picture appears c Holding PAUSE i1 for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playba
56. ads using a dry cleaning cassette TCL 2UX when Rough poor picture appears while a tape is played back The picture is unclear or no picture appears USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen only with SUPERIMPOSE set to ON Z pg 38 39 00 1 31 9 57 MENNENSW 2 2 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING cont i Changing display inf ti Basic N Changing display information Press DISPLAY during playback D k Each time you press the button the front display panel shows the time counter tape remaining time and the clock time in seguence Fea tu res Time Counter Tape Remaining Time STOP EJECT Clock Time c To display the VCR status including the time counter and the clock time on the TV screen see Showing on screen display Z pg 27 c COUNT appears on the screen when the time counter is shown REMAIN appears on the screen when the tape remaining time is shown c The approximate tape remaining time appears and the R indicator lights on the front display panel c The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed SP or EP being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate Toreset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted Checking tape position The tape
57. am below including amplifiers or receivers and televisions one touch control of the audio and video components linked via their AV COMPULINK connectors becomes possible For example simply load a cassette in VCR and press PLAY gt and the AV COMPULINK components automatically turn on the TV s AV mode is selected and the VCR starts playback You do not have to press PLAY if the cassette s record safety tab is removed When this function is set to OFF you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal Z pg 45 NOTE Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have Refer to the TV s instruction manval when making this connection CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HR S4800U S3800U EN38 43 41 a 00 1 31 10 01 AM ELI 42 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS cont The default setting is bold in the table below AV COMPU LINK Television To AV COMPU LINK Il VCR ONLY To AUDIO VIDEO IN To S VIDEO This VCR 10000000 J V PAUSE AV COMPULINK To AUDIO VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO OUT S video cable supplied Audio video cable supplied Mini plug cable not supplied m FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO This function is ONLY FOR HR S4
58. annel other than channel 55 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 19 EN 19 Access Main Menu screen on VCR Press MENU Access Initial Set screen Onthe front panel Press CHA Y to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Access DBS Receiver Set screen On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHAV to move clock SEF the highlight bar arrow LANGUAGE a to DBS RECEIVER SET then press OK Onthe Remote SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS l AV to move the highlight bar arrow to DBS RECEIVER SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Select DBS receiver output channel Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR Do DBS RECEIVER SET c If your DBS receiver is connected to your PRESS A v THEN VCR s ANTENNA IN PRESS MENU TO END terminal on the rear Press CH AV on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until the channel number representing the DBS receiver s output CH3 or CH4 appears on the screen c If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel Press CH on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen c If y
59. back VCR is monaural connect the audio output connector on the playback VCR to the left audio input connector on this VCR HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 46 00 1 31 10 02 AM a NA Audio Dubbing 2 ONLY FOR HR S4800U 3 Select input mode Select F 1 when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on the front panel This VCR for playback Select 1 1 when connecting the audio component to the audio input connectors on the rear panel On the front panel Press CHA v On the Remote Press the Number key 0 AUX or CH 4 Set EDIT FUNCTION to A DUB Follow the procedure described on pages 38 and 42 c Make sure to set EDIT FUNCTION to REC PAUSE after you finish editing tapes This cancels the editing function 5 Locate start point 1 Press PLAY gt to start playback Connection Audio cable not supplied CD player as the audio source 2 Press PAUSE 1 when you find the beginning of the scene for which you want to audio dub 6 Activate editing mode Press REC on the front panel The VCR enters the Audio Dubbing pause mode e i blinks i and i light up on the front display panel Audio Dubbing is also possible using the audio input connectors on the rear panel You can replace sounds recorded on the normal track with new sounds for example your favorite
60. beginning of recordings Index Search 24 Locating beginning of timer recordings Instant 24 Basic Recording cccccccccccccsccccccccccccecces 25 Basic Recording Features 26 Changing display information 26 Specilying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR 26 Watching one program while recording another 26 Showing on screen 27 Recording on VHS tapes with S VHS quality Super VHS ET iieciisecessceen senate nasi 27 M oru EFFECT PLAYBACK 28 Special Effect Playback 28 Locating particular scene rapidly Picture Search 28 m High Speed Picture 5 28 m Variable Speed Picture Search 28 Viewing still picture Still Picture Playback 29 Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search 29 Viewing still picture frame by frame Frame by Frame Playback 29 Viewing slow motion picture Slow Motion Playback 29 HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 5 EN 5 IMER RECORDING 30 VCR Plus 9 Timer Programing Changing VCR Plus Setting 32 Express Timer Programing S4 Checking program
61. ck Skipping unwanted portions Skip Search You can skip over view at high speed unwanted portions of the tape NOTE Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback Press SKIP SEARCH once to 4 times during playback During slow motion playback simply press CH A and on the Each press initiates a 30 second period of high speed front panel or CH on the Remote to adjust tracking playback up to 2 minutes When the specified portion of the tape is skipped normal playback resumes automatically To return to normal playback during Skip Search press PLAY gt To resume normal playback press PLAY HR S4800U S3800U EN21 29 29 00 1 31 9 58 AM MENNENSW 30 TIMER RECORDING Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to U S sia automatically record a broadcast at some future time Up to 8 timer recording programs can be made using 2 VCR Plus timer programing or Express timer m e r programing method Z pg 34 as far as a year in advance The VCR Plus timer programing system eliminates rog ra nt g need to input channel date start and stop time data when programing timer recording settings Simply key in the PlusCode number for the TV broadcast you wish to record and the VCR s timer will be automatically Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR programed The PlusCode programing numbers are the channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV n
62. 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 connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding 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 powerline surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located 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 GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVI
63. d 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 2 Initial installation and installation and removal for repair 3 Operational adjustments covered in the Owner s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning 4 Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage 5 Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge 6 Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase 7 Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase 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
64. d channel setting are restored correctly each timer program you have made will start at its start time unless its end time has elapsed c Programs that start after midnight must have the next day s date c After timer recording is completed the VCR turns off automatically C You can program the timer recording while a regular recording is in progress the menu screens will not be recorded c If the tape reaches its end during timer recording the cassette is automatically ejected c To timer record cable or satellite channels be sure to keep the cable box or DBS receiver turned on ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a DBS PROGRAM 1 receiver unless DBS RECEIVER SET is set to OFF Z pg 19 the band indication TV CATV or DBS appears under the channel number indication TV Totimerrecord a regular TV broadcast received on the VCR timer record a cable TV broadcast received on the VCR or through a cable box unless CABLE BOX SET is set to OFF Z pg 16 DBS To timer record a satellite broadcast received through a DBS receiver NOTE If BAND is set to TV on the Tuner Set screen Z pg 13 and CABLE BOX SET is set to on the Cable Box Set screen Z pg 16 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 START STOP 8 00AM 9 00PM DATE C
65. e 1 DO NOT place the VCR in an environment prone fo extreme temperatures or 7 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 block the VCR s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or on the Remote 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on the top of the VCR or on the Remote 5 AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport VCR Plus C3 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 ATA n Cassettes marked S VHS and VHS can be used with this video cassette 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 quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR n As an ENERGY Star Partner JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 00 1 31 9 54 AM IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functio
66. e It disables marking of index codes Sometimes during index search the VCR cannot find the program want to see Why not There may be index codes too close together During playback on screen display sometimes jitters Why does this happen If the condition of the tape being played back is not good jittering of the video including on screen display may occur HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 57 EN 57 RECORDING Q When pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the newrecording Why does this happen This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pausemode No The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads When paused during Instant Timer Recording ITR the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes What happens ifthe tape reaches its end during recording The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning TIMER RECORDING REC and remain lit on the front display panel Is there a problem No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Canl program the timer while I m watching a tape or aTV broadcast Yes but while you are setting the timer you will not see the tape s or broadcast program s picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu The sound from the tape or broadcast program will be heard during
67. e scheduled start time of timer recording Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording If your cable box cannot be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you cannot 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 time of timer recording c If the VCR s memory backup expires because of a power failure set the cable box output channel and brand again c For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 00 1 31 9 55 AM H Th 18 EN INITIAL SETTINGS cont The following procedure is reguired if you receive satellite eceiver channels through a DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS receiver s channels during timer recording Control Setting NOTES c ONLY FOR HR S3800U The Controller is not supplied with Suggested location this unit It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory Place the DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite receiver on top k of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the Jy ith th lle
68. e number that you entered in step 3 will appear automatically on the Guide Channel Set screen Press the Number keys or CH or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to input the number of the channel on which the broadcast for the PlusCode number is received on the VCR or cable box then press OK c The Guide Channel Set screen appears only when you input the PlusCode number of a station for which the guide channel number has not been set previously If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller CABLE CH appears in place of VCR CH If not refer to pages 15 17 GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHS 122 7 gt PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 OR A v THEN 4 PRESS PROG TO END Check program date The PlusCode number you entered and the corresponding timer recording program is displayed on the Program screen Check to make sure it is accurate PROGRAM 1 VCR PLUS 12345678 Ti P 10 00PM 12 24 00 12 SP SUN PRESS 8 DAILY 9 WEEKLY STOP STOP TIME SP EP PRESS PROG TO END To change the stop time press STOP c To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials press DAILY M F number 8 or WEEKLY number 9 DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program screen Pressing the button again makes each corresponding display disappear c If you made a mistake press CANCEL to access the VCR Plus screen again and in
69. e the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt 4 Access Cable Box Set screen On the front panel INITIAL SET Press to move CLOCKSET the highlight bar arrow LANGUAGE ENGLISH to CABLE BOX SET then press OK DBS RECEIVER SET Onthe Remote SELECT WITH A v AND OK PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to CABLE BOX SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS p 5 Select cable box output channel Your selection depends CABLE BOX SET on how your cable box N 2 1 N is connected to your 2 If your cable box is connected to your PRESS A v THEN VCR s ANTENNA IN PRESS MENU TO END terminal on the rear Press CH on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS on the Remote until the channel es 1 J Cg number representing the cable box s output 2 4 6 CH2 CH9 appears on the screen Gos c If your cable box is connected to your VCR s VC AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel _ 5 Press CH on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until ON F 1 FRONT appears on the screen J c If your cable box is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Press CH on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS on the Remote u
70. e the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS p 3 Select clock set On the front panel INITIAL SET Press CHAV to move CLOCK SET iohli LANGUAGE ENGLISH the highlight bar arrow ELSE to CLOCK SET then CABLE BOX SET DBS RECEIVER SET press OK SELECT WITH A v AND OK Onthe Remote PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to CLOCK SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS p c CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then the Clock Set screen appears HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 10 00 1 31 9 54 AM HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock Set You can change the host channel D S T time zone setting manually First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10 then go to the following steps 4 Set Auto Clock to ON On the front panel CLOCK SET Press OK to move the E BRE NEAR highlight bar to AUTO 3 00PM 13224 00 SUN AUTO CLOCK ON CLOCK ON CLOCK then press HOSTCH CATV CHA Y so that ON is D S T AUTO TIME ZONE AUTO selected PRESS a v THEN OK Onthe Remote PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS gt to move the highlight bar to AUTO CLOCK then press SHUTTLE PLUS AV so that ON is selected Then
71. erminal on the Transmitter or T rear of your VCR To AUDI O If your DBS receiver has audio video output ANTENNA IN connectors VIDEON Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the DBS receiver NOTE Your VCR When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manval CABLE BOX 4 Connect Controller to VCR d Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel How to control the DBS receiver This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS receiver The VCR s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver s Remote The VCR s Controller can also control your DBS receiver This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 52 To set up the Controller go to page 19 HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 18 00 1 31 9 55 AM Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV 3 4 TDS UU omne Setting DBS receiver output channel amp brand After installation set the DBS receiver s output channel and its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly 1 Turn on DBS receiver Select a ch
72. es not have audio video output connectors Connect the RF output terminal on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of your VCR Ifyour cable box has audio video output connectors Connect an audio video cable between the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio video output connectors on the cable box NOTE When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual 4 Connect Controller to VCR Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Controller connector on the rear panel How to control the cable box This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable box The VCR s wireless Remote can control your cable box This eliminates the need for a separate cable box s Remote The VCR s Controller can also control your cable box This allows the VCR to change your cable box s channel number during timer recording Each method must be set up separately To set up the VCR s Remote refer to page 51 To set up the Controller go to page 16 00 1 31 9 55 MENNENSW ma 1 6 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR 2 Access Main Menu screen on VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Press MENU 3 4 6 3 Access Initial Set screen On the front panel Press CHAV to move the highlight bar arrow to INITIAL SET then press OK On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to mov
73. ess the Number keys to enter your DBS receiver s brand code by referring to the table below Press OK and release CABLE DBS The DBS receiver should turn off If it does try other operations below Z step 3 GS Mai c Once you have set the Remote to operate the DBS receiver you do not have to setit until you replace the batteries from the Remote 3 Operate DBS receiver While holding down CABLE DBS press one of the following buttons POWER TV CH and Number keys 2 14 CABLE DBS 300 006 j T i 1 For some brands you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a 2 channel number e C To change the DBS receiver s channels press ENTER TV CH or the Number keys The CH button can be used to change the VCR s channels only NOTES c Depending on the type of DBS receiver some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote c 5 not possible to operate a DBS receiver not equipped with a remote sensor It s not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver and a cable box at the same time You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time DBS BRAND NAME BRAND CODE JVC DISH Network 51 ECHOSTAR DISH Network 51 LA PRIMESTAR 50 SONY 055 4 gt D gt gt c Bae o Release RCA DSS 40 Hold Press in succession do
74. front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR Then insert the cassette PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape is running but the picture c If the RF connection Z pg 7 is Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV will not appear used to view the picture the channel on the TV is set incorrectly c If the AV connection Z pg 7 is Select the AV mode on the TV used to view the picture the TV receiver is set to the wrong mode 2 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi Automatic tracking is engaged Disengage auto tracking and adjust sound track the tracking manually Z pg 23 3 The playback picture is blurred or c The video heads may be dirty The heads must be cleaned Consult interrupted even though TV your JVC dealer broadcasts are clear 4 The Hi Fi sound cannot be heard c Audio Monitor setting is incorrect Set Audio Monitor to HI FI Z pg 23 or 41 RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording will not start c There is no cassette loaded Insert a cassette c The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover the record safety tab removed hole with adhesive tape or load a cassette on which the record safety tab is intact 2 TV broadcasts will not be recorded The VCR has been set to 1 1 or F Select the appropriate channel on the properly 1 input mode by mistake VCR 3 Tape to tape editing will not work The components have been C
75. g number will be recorded programs will start blinking 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CHTO D Rd 2 2 CH40 3 Not recorded PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED 412 10 00 10 45 40 12 25 N 3 11 30P 1 00 125 12 25 5 E 5 PROGRAM OVERLAP 900 10 00 10 1224 Pattern 2 program starting earlier will be 2 N recorded 10 00 11 00 12 00 Program 1 CHIO ASEN BEND Program 2 CH40 3 Not recorded EX Program 1 you have just made and Program 4 Pattern 3 program starting earlier will be overlap each other recorded followed by the remaining portion of the other program 1 Confirm overlapping programs 10 00 11 00 12 00 Overlapping programs blink on the screen Program Program 2 2 Select program to modify N Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV then press SHUTTLE NOC PLUS gt You can only select one of the overlapping programs NOTE If you do not mind this overlap press PROG to finish the timer program setting See ATTENTION to the right Without doing anything for about 1 minute the VCR will finish the timer programing 3 Cancel or change program setting To cancela program PROGRAM 4 press CANCEL when the n Program screen you do 9 00PM gt 10 00PM not want is shown TON PRESS CANCEL TO CANCEL COMPLETED appears press Ok TO CONFIRM the screen for about 5 PRESS PROG TO END seconds then normal screen appears To change a program press the appropriate but
76. ghts on the front display panel The tape remaining time is calculated based on the tape speed SP or EP being used The indicated remaining time is only an estimate To reset the time counter press C RESET on the Remote The counter reading becomes 0 00 00 It is also reset when a tape is inserted Specifying recording length Instant Timer Recording ITR You can easily specify the recording length from 30 minutes to 6 hours and the VCR shuts off after recording is finished Co During recording press REC e on the front panel C RESET repeatedly until the recording length you want appears on the front display panel The record indicator starts flashing Each time you press the button recording length increases in 30 minute intervals up to 6 hours To cancel press STOP m on the Remote or STOP EJECT m 4 the front panel Watching one program while recording another 1 Engage TV mode During recording c If you connectthe TV and the VCR only using the RF connection Z pg 7 to view pictures from the VCR Press TV VCR on the Remote so that VCR mode Accidental erasure prevention indicator goes off from the front display panel To prevent accidental The TV broadcast being recorded disappears recording on a recorded If you are using the AV connection Z pg 7
77. hannel numbers are displayed The current time including as they are scanned and set AM PM is displayed If an incorrect clock time or appears on the display panel see What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed below INFORMATION c If AUTO CLOCK is set to ON on the Clock Set screen on page 11 the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour except 11 00 PM midnight 1 00 AM and 2 00 AM using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off The clock will be adjusted just on these hours on the time displayed on the front display panel not on the actual real time The default setting of AUTO CLOCK is ON c If the memory backup fails because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged Plug amp Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR Poor antenna or cable signal may prevent the VCR from receiving the Auto clock setting data from the PBS channel If this function is taking a considerable amount of time it may be necessary to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set procedure What to do if Plug amp Play setting failed c 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 Semiauto Z pg
78. he Hi Fi c If RF connection Z pg 7 is used for viewing pictures on the TV sound will be monaural even though you select HI FI ies MD m C You can also use the A MONITOR button on the Remote to select the desired SEE Ayes monitor sound Z pg 23 m S VHS MODE You can determine which recording mode either SS VHS mode or VHS ON mode is used for recording on S VHS tapes OFF When this function is set to you can record on S VHS tapes with S VHS picture quality When this function is set to OFF you can record on S VHS tapes with VHS picture quality NOTES e S VHS mode allows you to make high quality video recordings with horizontal resolution of 400 lines comparing with the 230 lines of resolution of conventional VHS recordings To achieve the highest quality picture we recommended to record in S VHS mode But remember that a conventional VHS VCR without SQPB cannot play back S VHS tapes recorded in S VHS mode e S VHS MODE setting does not affect recording on VHS tapes Recording on VHS tapes is always performed in VHS mode except when using S VHS ET mode Z pg 27 m AV COMPU LINK ON OFF The REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal on the rear panel can be used as either the REMOTE PAUSE terminal or the AV COMPULINK terminal When this function is set to ON you can use the this terminal as the AV COMPULINK terminal By connecting other JVC s AV COMPULINK components see the diagr
79. he front panel INITIAL SET Press CHAV to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then CLOCK SET press OK repeatedly DBS RECEIVER SET until the desired SELECT WITH A v AND language is selected PRESS MENU TO END On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to LANGUAGE then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt repeatedly until the desired language is selected 4 Return to normal screen Press MENU HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 9 00 1 31 9 54 AM MENNENSW 1 0 INITIAL SETTINGS cont Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set etti n g correctly by the Plug amp Play setting or if you use a cable box Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set Each procedure starts from step 4 after preparation steps below are finished If you use a cable box set the clock manually 7 12 Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV Preparations D ey P 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU 2 Access Initial Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHAV to move FUNCTION SET the highlight bar arrow eum to INITIAL SET then press OK PRESS THEN On the Remote PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to mov
80. he target component The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTE If the Remote does not work properly remove its batteries wait for a few seconds replace the batteries and then try again HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 61 00 1 31 10 05 AM 62 EN GENERAL Power reguirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position AC 120 V 60 Hz 20 W 2 5 5 C to 40 41 F to 104 F 20 to 60 C 4 F to1 40 F Horizontal only Dimensions W x H x D 400 x94 x 281 mm Weight Format Maximum recording time SP EP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system Recording Playback system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution VHS S VHS Frequency range Normal audio Hi Fi audio Input Output TUNER Tuning system Channel coverage VHF UHF CATV RF output HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 153 4 x 3 3 4 x 11 1 8 3 4 kg 7 5 Ibs SVHS VHS NTSC standard 210 min with ST 210 video cassette 630 min with ST 210 video cassette NTSC type color signal and EIA monochrome signal 525 lines 60 fields DA 4 Double Azimuth head helical scan system 45 dB 230 lines 400 lines 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz RCA connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 S video connectors IN x 2 OUT x 1 Freguency synthesized tuner Channels 2 13 Channels 14 69
81. input connection The VCR s CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the connector VCR sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4 1 Perform RF Connection and AV c Even if you are using audio video cables to connect your VCR Connection above to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This 2 Connect an S video cable between the S VIDEO will ensure that you can record one show while watching OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the another 2 Pg 26 ssa c For full identification of the VCR s rear panel refer to the S video inpu Index Z pg 60 4 Connect VCR to power source Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet c The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set when the antenna is connected and when the AC power cord is first connected to an AC power outlet Z pg 8 IF Auto or CH is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is turned on the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically Wait until the clock time is displayed on the front display panel before turning on the VCR HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 7 00 1 31 9 54 AM MENNENSW ma 8 INITIAL SETTINGS This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels U g ay automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug amp Play setting Setti g The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one
82. ld TV 2344 POWER 2 Press MBR SET gt ica TV 3 Press the Number keys to enter your TV s q3 brand code by referring to the table below TV VCR 2 CD 4 Press OK and release TV KD D D The TV should turn off If it does try other i operations below Z step 3 C72 92 Number c Once you have set the Remote to operate the I TV you do not have to set it until you replace KOI O the batteries from the Remote c PANASONIC has two codes If the TV does not l function with one code try entering the other m 3 Operate TV While holding down TV press one of the gt N following buttons POWER TV VCR TV CH AI e E 2 4 Bx TV Muting TV VOL and Number ENTER keys wg c For some brands you must press ENTER after G L TV VOL having pressed the Number keys to enter a CES channel number TV CH NOTES c Depending on the type of TV some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote 5 not possible to operate a TV not equipped with a remote sensor Ex To set Remote to RCA 05 MBRSET ER os TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE gt g gt Release JVC 01 03 HITACHI 10 MAGNAVOX 02 MITSUBISHI 03 PANASONIC 04 RCA 05 SHARP 06 07 12 13 13 08 09 Hold Press in succession down
83. ly 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes SP mode EP mode Make sure you set this function to ON before the timer recording starts NOTES c If you have programed the VCR to timer record 2 or more programs the second program and those thereafter may not fit on the tape with this function set to ON In this case do not use this function but change the tape speed manually during timer programing c In order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this function may leave a slight non recorded portion at the end of the tape c There may be some noise and sound disturbance where the tape speed switches SP to EP mode on the tape c This function is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and will not work properly on the following tapes T ST 30 T ST 60 T ST 90 and T ST 120 m VIDEO STABILIZER When this function is set to ON you can automatically correct vertical ON vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable recordings made on OFF another VCR NOTES c When yov finish viewing a tape be sure to set this function to OFF c Regardless of the setting this function has no effect during recording and during special effects playback c The on screen display may jitter vertically when this function is set to ON c To watch recordings with close caption set this function to OFF m BLUE BACK When this function is set to ON the TV screen becomes all blue in the ON f
84. m picture quality during playback Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback use the manual tracking following the procedures below You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback Z pg 29 1 Activate manual tracking Press CH and V on the front panel at the same time during playback 2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen Press CH A and V or CH and on the Remote c Press it briefly for a fine adjustment or press and hold for coarse adjustment Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved 3 Reactivate automatic tracking Press CH and V on the front panel at the same time The automatic tracking becomes active again AUTO PICTURE will momentarily flash on the TV HR S4800U S3800U EN21 29 23 EN 23 3 Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded press A MONITOR on the Remote Each time you press the button sound changes as follows en inn sta NORM NORM HI FI I FIL HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track is played back NORM HI FI Both sounds on the
85. nction If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC 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 you can operate the VCR as usual HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 56 00 1 31 10 05 AM Questions and answers PLAYBACK Whathappensifthe tape reachesits end during playback or search The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads During picture search still picture playback and frame by frame playback the picture is intermittent What s the cause Picture loss occurs when these types of playback are attempted with a tape recorded in LP mode Pressing PLAY gt to return to normal playback will restore the picture When returning from variable speed picture search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should Ibe concerned about this No it is normal When playing back programs that have been timer recorded consecutively 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 where the first program ends and the second program begins Is this a malfunction No This is normal Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the safety tab hav
86. ng HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 47 00 1 31 10 03 AM 48 EN EDITING cont Refer also to the other component s instruction manual nse rt Ifl n for connection and its operations Insert Editing You can replace a recorded scene with n el AV D U 5 5 i n new scene recorded on another tape or with other material Both the picture and the sound recorded on the ONLY FOR HR S4800U Hi Fi sound track are replaced at the same time Audio Video Dubbing You can perform Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing at the same time This means that the picture and the sounds recorded on the Hi Fi sound H track and on the normal track are replaced at the same Connection For Audio Video Dubbing you can edit pictures and This VCR for recording sound using different sources connect a video source to the video input connector and an audio source to the audio input connectors Insert Editing Source tape J JA A J J n A J J n a bc da E ur To VIDEO N Editedtape S VIDEO Before ee Nermal track Audio video cable supplied S video 1 PRA cable After nun m gt supplied editing EM lt gt NEM TOI Video and
87. ns But improper use can result in ten 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 wil fi into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet 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 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power
88. ntil ON L 1 REAR appears on the screen Ifyou do not use a cable box Setting cable box output Press CH on the front panel or SHUTTLE channel amp bra nd PLUS on the Remote until OFF appears on the screen After installation set the cable box output s channel and its brand correctly otherwise the Controller cannot work correctly 1 Turn on cable box Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 16 00 1 31 9 55 AM Access Cable Box Brand Set screen Press OK Enter cable box brand On the Remote ONLY Press the appropriate Number keys to enter the brand code from the list shown to the right then press OK Ifthe cable box s channel changes to 9 setting is complete Press OK and CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then it returns to the normal screen Ifthe cable box s channel does not change to 9 CABLE BOX BRAND SET i 1 7 N PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK TO TEST PRESS MENU TO END CABLE BOX BRAND SET 1 DID YOUR CABLE BOX CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09 NO PRESS v THEN PRESS MENU TO END 1 Press SHUTTLE PLUS Av or CH on the front panel to move the highlight bar arrow to NO Press OK N 3 Repeat step 7 until the cable box s channel changes to 9 by entering another code 4 If the channel does not change after going through all the c
89. ode numbers listed for your model of cable box then try all the other numbers between 1 and 25 CABLE BOX BRAND LIST EN 17 Ifthe VCR s clock has not been set with AUTO CLOCK set to ON CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears for about 5 seconds when you press OK in step 6 then the Clock Set screen appears Perform Manual Clock Set on page 12 If you press MENU after the clock has been set the Cable Box Brand Set screen appears HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 17 BRAND CODE ARCHER 1 5 17 CABLETENNA 1 17 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 28 HAMLIN 10 18 19 23 JASCO 15 JERROLD 1 4 6 11 12 15 28 NOVAVISION 2 8 OAK 7 20 PANASONIC 13 14 PULSER 15 16 17 21 25 RCA 13 14 REGAL 10 18 19 23 REGENCY 19 REMBRANDT 1 16 17 SAMSUNG 5 16 24 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 2 8 SIGMA 7 20 SL MARX 5 16 17 24 25 SPRUCER 13 14 STARGATE 5 15 16 17 21 24 25 TELEVIEW 5 16 24 TOCOM 1 4 16 UNIKA 117 UNIVERSAL 16 17 25 VIDEOWAY 3 9 22 ZENITH 3 9 22 NOTES c The Controller may not work with all types of cable box c If your cable box does not respond to any code between 1 and 25 you cannot 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 th
90. of the regular TV broadcast channels We call this TV channel the host channel and it is a PBS channel in your area Auto Clock Set Auto Tuner Set Perform Plug amp Play setup ATTENTION Connectthe antenna cable to the VCR Z pg c If you use a cable box Plug amp Play will not function set 6 Then connect the AC power cord to an AC the clock and tuner channels separately Z pg 10 14 outlet Do not turn on the VCR It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug The clock and tuner channels will be set amp Play setting i i automatically c Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the ale Plug amp Play is in PE NOTES c Auto Clock Set is performed first Auto blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set c Auto Channel Set is performed next Auto Channel Set scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR During Auto Channel Set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set c When Plug amp Play setting has been complete successfully the correct clock time is displayed If you perform Plug amp Play setting successfully there is no need to perform the clock Z pg 10 and tuner Z pg 13 settings If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Manval Channel Set on page 14 EN gt tol During Initial Auto Clock Set During Auto Channel Set Plug amp Play Completed Auto blinks The c
91. ollowing cases OFF When receiving a channel not in use When stopping playback NOTE When you want to receive an unstable channel with poor signals set this function to OFF m 2ND AUDIO RECORD Whenthis function is set to ON c If a SAP program is received the SAP audio is recorded on both the ON OFF normal and Hi Fi tracks The main audio is not recorded If a non SAP program is received the main audio is recorded on both the Hi Fi and normal tracks When this function is set to OFF the SAP audio cannot be recorded HR S4800U S3800U EN38 43 40 00 1 31 10 01 AM 41 The default setting is bold in the table below m AUDIO MONITOR HI FI Normally select this Hi Fi sound is played back HI FI L Sound on the left Hi Fi channel is played back HI FI R Sound on the right Hi Fi channel is played back NORM Sound on the normal track This VCR can record two sound tracks simultaneously normal and Hi Fi on a Hi Fi stereo tape You can select the sound track s to listen to while playing back a Hi Fi stereo tape In addition when playing back a prerecorded tape containing two separate audio programs on the Hi Fi tracks you can choose either one by selecting either HI FI L or HI FI R NOTES is played back c While playing back a monaural tape sounds on the normal track will be heard MIX regardless of this setting Both sounds on t
92. on Turn the VCR and the and select the VCR To ensure that VCR Plus timer recording operates channel 3 or 4 AV mode on the TV correctly it is necessary to set the VCR Plus Guide Channel Set for each station Read the following information carefully 2 5 VCR Plus guide channel matching The VCR Plus programing system assigns a VCR Plus guide channel to the TV channels and the cable channels These guide channel numbers are also called the VCR Plus channel codes Most TV listings have a section usually a chart indicating the guide channel numbers assigned to each station For accurate VCR Plus programing the VCR Plus guide channel number for each station should match the channel number on which it is received in your area NOTES c 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 VCR or cable box Check your TV listing or contact your cable supplier for s ss details CD CE SN TV stations can be your TV D A 5 isting or contact your cable supplier for details KD C9 C0 HR S4800U S3800U EN30 37 32 00 1 31 10 26 AM Access Main Menu screen Press MENU Access Initial Set screen On front panel Press CHAV to move the highlight bar arrow
93. onnect the components correctly incorrectly connected or correct Z pg 44 49 or check REAR AUX video connector S VIDEO or INPUT or FRONT AUX INPUT VIDEO is not selected only for HR S4800U setting Z pg 42 c The power to one or more of the Moke sure the power to all units is on units has not been turned on c The recording VCR s input mode has Select the appropriate input mode on been set incorrectly the recording VCR HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 54 00 1 31 10 05 AM TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Timer recording will not work Timer programing will not work and on the front display panel will not stop blinking The cassette is automatically ejected and o and on the front display panel will not stop blinking oblinks for 10 seconds and the timer mode is disengaged The cassette is automatically ejected the power shuts off and o and will not stop blinking Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Satellite channels are not automatically switched during timer recording Timer recording begins as scheduled but the channel is always incorrect 10 You moved and now VCR Plus does not work properly 11 PROGRAM FULL is displayed on the screen HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 55 c The clock and or the timer have been set incorrectly c The timer is not engaged c The VCR has not been set up properly
94. our DBS receiver is connected to your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel Press CH AV on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until ON L1 REAR appears on the screen If you do not use a DBS receiver Press CH AV on the front panel or SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until OFF appears on fhe screen CONTINUED ON NEXT 00 1 31 9 55 AM INITIAL SETTINGS cont 6 Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen Press OK 7 Enter DBS Receiver s brand On the Remote ONLY DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET Press the appropriate Wr Number keys to enter 7 N the brand code from the following list then press OK The program currently received through the DBS receiver appears for about 10 seconds PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 THEN OK TO TEST PRESS MENU TO END BRAND CODE JVC DISH Network 5 ij ECHOSTAR DISH Network 51 PRIMESTAR 30 SONY DSS p RCA DSS 40 c If the DBS receiver s channel changes to the channel listed below for your brand setting is complete JVC 100 ECHOSTAR 100 PRIMESTAR 55 SONY 205 RCA 205 269 996 9 Press OK and DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then it returns to the normal DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET 51 DID YOUR DBS RECEIVER CHANGE TO CHANNEL 100 PRESS A
95. put the correct PlusCode number c If an incorrect PlusCode number or the one for a broadcast already finished has been inputted ERROR is displayed for about 5 seconds then the VCR Plus screen reappears Set tape speed Press SP EP 31 3 1 Return to normal screen Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears e If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP appears you have another program overlapping the program you have just made The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programs will start blinking You can now correct the conflicting programs See When programs overlap each other on page 37 Engage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and o is displayed on the front display panel 8 To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget fo put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcasts you want c When AUTO TIMER 7 pg 39 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode
96. r inted d c The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointec towards channels using the Controller when the VCR has been the DBS receiver s remote sensor programed using Express timer programing Z pg 34 Because satellite programing does not PlusCode the ATTE N TI ON Controller cannot change DBS receiver channels during The Controller can also control a cable box If both a DBS VCR Plus Hmer recor ding receiver and a cable box are used position the Controller so its cable box is also used it ae ecommended that you connect signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS receiver and the DBS receiver to your VCR s audio video input connectors cable box and the cable box to your VCR s antenna input terminal DBS receiver Installing Controller 1 Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the DBS receiver s remote sensor c Make sure the path between the Controller and the DBS receiver s remote sensor is not blocked Controller Your VCR suggested 2 Attach Controller locations Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller 3 Connect DBS receiver to VCR DBS receiver Controller If your DBS receiver does not have audio To To video output connectors RF output Audio Video Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS output receiver to the ANTENNA IN t
97. rer 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 HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 4 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 been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water 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
98. ress OK to move the highlight bar to D S T then press CHA Y repeatedly until the desired setting is selected On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS gt to move the highlight bar to D S T then press SHUTTLE PLUS AV repeatedly until the desired setting is selected Select time zone You can select the time zone automatically or manually On the front panel Press OK to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE then press CHA Y repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected Each time you press the button the time zone changes as follows AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII back to the beginning On the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS gt to move the highlight bar to TIME ZONE press SHUTTLE PLUS Av repeatedly until AUTO or the desired time zone is selected see above NOTE If an incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug amp Play setting 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 5 be sure to select the correct time zone manually Return to normal screen Press MENU IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set Auto will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set The current clock time will appear automatically when the
99. revious page 00 1 31 9 54 AM NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6 Basic Connections eee ee ee ee eee 0000000se0en NITIAL SETTINGS 8 Plug amp Play Setting Language Setting Clock Setting seo 000000000 0000000000 000000000ssasssen Proparations EE 10 Setting clock semiautomatically Semiauto Clock 11 Setting clock manually Manual Clock Set 12 Tuner Setting Lees ecce esee ee eee e sees seessss s 13 Setting channels automatically Auto Channel 13 Setting channels manually Manual Channel l4 Cable Box Control Setting 15 Installing Controller 15 Setting cable box output channel amp brand 16 DBS Receiver Control Setting 18 Installing Controller 18 Setting DBS receiver output channel brand 19 ASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 21 Basic Playback 21 Basic Playback Features e 22 Changing display information 22 Checking tape position 22 Playing back tape repeatedly Repeat Play 22 Adjusting tracking condition Tracking Adjustments 23 Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor 23 Automatic operations after rewinding Next Function Memory 23 Locating
100. rvice 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 If you ship the product 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 No user 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 HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 63 00 1 31 10 05 AM 64 WARRANTY Only in U S A LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail
101. s function only before you start recording on a VHS tape Before recording make sure VIDEO CALIBRATION is set to ON Z pg 39 Select S VHS ET mode Press S VHS ET on the front panel The S VHS ET lamp lights up EN 27 Notes c You cannot activate the S VHS ET function while recording is in progress while timer recording or Instant Timer Recording Z 26 is in progress while Video Calibration Z p 39 is in progress c S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes c To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time S VHS recording on S VHS tapes is recommended Use of high grade tapes are recommended for S VHS ET recordings On some tapes picture quality will not improves even if the S VHS ET function is used Check the recording quality before you start important recordings You can play back S VHS ET recordings on most of S VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this function While playing back a tape recorded with this function on some tapes noise may appear If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted use a cleaning cassette During special effect playback Z pg 28 noise may appear If special effect playback is performed frequently on a tape recorded with this function the tape may be damaged and picture may be deteriorated e c The S VHS indicator
102. song played back Start audio dubbing on the CD player Press PLAY gt on this VCR and start playing Refer also to the other audio component s instruction the audio source manual for connection and its operations eii blinks and i is displayed on the front display panel Normal track A f L To stop audio dubbing 19 ee e l e o Press STOP m on the Remote or STOP EJECT 4 on the front panel Video and Audio dubbing automatically stops when the counter Hi Fi track W i reading becomes 0 00 00 and the VCR starts normal After audio jj is 1 playback dubbing A NOTES c During Audio Dubbing the sound recorded on the normal Make connections track is selected as the monitor sound If you want to listen to 1 the Hi Fi or mixed sound Hi Fi sound and monaural sound Connect an audio cable between the VCR s audio see Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor Z pg 23 input connectors and the audio component s c Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a tape with its record audio output connectors safety tab removed c If the audio component is monaural connect c When playing back an audio dubbed tape select the sound the AUDIO L MONO input connector on the you want See Selecting monitor sound Audio Monitor VCR Z pg 23 c Picture may be distorted if you pause Audio Dubbi
103. ss PROG CHECK PR START 8 00P 10 00A 11 30P 125 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRESS CHECK TO NEXT Access Program screen Press PROG CHECK again to check more detailed information Each time you press PROG CHECK the next program s Program screen appears When all Program screens are shown normal screen resumes Canceling or changing program settings Access Program screen Repeat steps 1 to 3 above Cancel or change program setting To cancela program press CANCEL when the Program screen you do not want is shown To change a program press the appropriate button START STOP DATE and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown Return to normal screen Press PROG CHECK as many times as necessary until no Program screen is shown Reengage timer recording standby mode Press TIMER When AUTO TIMER 2 pg 39 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode automatically resumes when you turn off the VCR 00 1 31 10 26 AM ELI When programs overlap each ATTENTION other If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM overlaps with another only the parts shown below in gray ill b ded OVERLAP appears you have another program WIS overlapping the program you have just made Pattern 1 program with the lower program The Program Check screen appears and conflictin
104. ss TIMER The VCR turns off automatically and 755 is displayed on the front display panel To timer record daily Monday Friday or weekly serials Press DAILY M F number 8 or WEEKLY number 9 anytime during steps 3 through 9 DAILY or WEEKLY appears on the Program screen c Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear To use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode Press TIMER to cancel the timer recording standby mode then press POWER to turn on the VCR DO NOT forget to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode again by pressing TIMER after you use the VCR otherwise you cannot record the broadcast you want When AUTO TIMER 2 pg 39 is set to ON the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode HR S4800U S3800U EN30 37 35 EN 35 NOTES c Even if a power failure occurs the VCR keeps your timer programs However the clock time channel settings and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes As a result when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure the following will take place 1 This VCR starts the Plug amp Play setting automatically to restore the clock time and channel setting 2 If the clock time an
105. st possible pictures This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after inserting a tape NOTES c During playback this function is always working even though VIDEO CALIBRATION appears just at the beginning of automatic tracking c During recording this function works only for the first EP recording and the first SP recording on an inserted tape For timer recording this function checks the tape condition both for the SP recording and the EP recording before the first timer recording starts c When you play back rental tapes or tapes recorded on other VCRs set this function either ON or OFF whichever gives you the best picture m PICTURE CONTROL AUTO NORM Normally select this Picture quality is adjusted automatically When VIDEO CALIBRATION is OFF NORM will appear instead of AUTO EDIT Minimizes picture degradation during editing recording and playback SOFT Reduces image coarseness when viewing overplayed tapes containing much noise SHARP Clearer sharper edged picture when viewing images with much flat same colored surfaces such as cartoons This function helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference NOTES c When you select EDIT SOFT or SHARP the selected mode will not change until you select again c Select EDIT when you are editing tapes Z pg 45 46 and 49 After you finish editing
106. t connectors Z pg 47 7 8 S VHS ET button and lamp Z pg 27 Front display panel 9 0 REVIEW button Z pg 24 Front display panel Z below Remote sensor CH v button Z pg 25 OK button REC e button Z pg 25 26 96 STOP EJECT m amp button Z pg 21 25 PAUSE 11 button Z pg 25 29 1 Symbolic Mode Indicators PLAY FF REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH STILL SLOW RECORD RECORD PAUSE A DUB AV DUB A DUB PAUSE AV DUB PAUSE INSERT INSERT PAUSE HR S4800U S3800U EN54 68 ONLY FOR HR S4800U 59 Tape speed indicators Timer mode indicator Z pg 31 35 Tape remaining time indicator Z pg 9 22 Child lock indicator Z pg 43 S VHS indicator Z pg 21 27 VCR mode indicator Z pg 25 26 Cassette mark Channel and auxiliary input L 1 and F 1 Counter reading Z pg 22 26 Clock time Z pg 22 26 00 1 31 10 05 AM MENNENSW KN mum W 60 EN INDEX cont Rear panel 1 AC power cord Z pg 6 5 S VIDEO IN connector Z pg 46 2 CABLE BOX Controller connector 6 S VIDEO OUT connector Z pg 6 Z pg 15 18 7 CH3 CH4 switch 2 pg 7 3 REMOTE PAUSE AV COMPULINK terminal 8 AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors Z pg 48 c REMOT
107. the Remote Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to MANUAL CHANNEL SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt Add or skip desired channels To add channels 906 On Remote ONLY MANUAL CHANNEL SET Press the Number S ATH m n 45 ADD 2 N 9 keys to input a channel number you want to add PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 2 Press OK or OR A v THEN OK SHUTTLE PLUS gt to PRESS MENU TO END set to ADD 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to add other channels To skip channels On the front panel 1 Press CHAV to select a channel number you want fo skip 2 Press OK to set to SKIP 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels On the Remote 1 Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS AV to input a channel number you want to skip 2 Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt to set to SKIP 3 Repeat 1 and 2 to skip other channels Return to normal screen Press MENU Setting channels manually Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually 1 Access Main Menu screen Press MENU HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 14 00 1 31 9 55 AM MENNENSW Cable Box Control Setting Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller s transmitter pointed towards the cable bo
108. the same time Z pg 48 To cancel the editing function select REC PAUSE Make sure to cancel the editing function after you finish editing tapes c Ejecting the tape or turning off the VCR also cancels the editing function and sets this function to REC PAUSE HR S4800U S3800U EN38 43 42 a 00 1 31 10 01 AM Child Lock 2 a 2 HR S4800U S3800U EN38 43 43 POWER EN 43 You can disable the VCR operations c You can only use the Remote for this operation While the VCR is turned on press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than seven seconds The VCR turns off and the child lock indicator appears on the front display panel Child lock indicator c The child lock function is now activated and you cannot turn on the VCR by pressing POWER on the front panel Torelease the child lock press and hold POWER on the Remote until the VCR turns on c During timer recording pressing TIMER also releases the child lock NOTES c When the child lock function is in use keep the Remote out of the children s reach c Timer recording programs will be performed even if the child lock function is activated 00 1 31 10 01 AM 44 EN Edit From Camcorder Connection This VCR forrecording
109. ton START STOP DATE CH and or SP EP when the Program screen on which you want to make changes is shown then press OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears NOTE If the overlap is not yet solved or another overlap occurs with the timer program setting made last after making correction on a program the conflicting programs will be shown on the Program Check screen again Repeat the above steps again until the overlap is solved HR S4800U S3800U EN30 37 37 00 1 31 10 26 AM a 38 EN OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS You use the other useful function settings on the se U unction Function Set screen by following the procedure described below For the functions you can set on the Function Set e Ings screen see pages 39 to 42 1 Access Main Menu screen Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR Press MENU channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV 2 Access Function Set screen On the front panel MAIN MENU Press CHAV to move the highlight bar arrow TUNER SET to FUNCTION SET then press OK PRESS A v THEN Onthe Remote PRESS MENU TO END Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight bar arrow to FUNCTION SET then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS gt 3 Select Function On the front panel Press CHAV to move the highlight bar arrow to the function you want to set On the Remote
110. umbers next to the program in most TV listing 1 Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact If not cover the hole with adhesive tape then load it into the VCR c The VCR turns on and the counter is reset automatically 2 Access VCR Plus screen Press PROG on the Remote VER PLUS c The clock must be set Hun DAILY l to access the VCR di PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 PRESS SET If you have not set the EXPRESS PROGRAMMING Plus screen CANCEL clock the Main Menu PRESS EROG TOJEND STOP screen appears after an error message is displayed Refer to page 8 for the Plug amp Play 2 T 3 e JO S setting or page 10 for the clock setting procedure pm s 3 Enter PlusCode number e lu m Press the appropriate Number keys to input a 3 4 7 the PlusCode printed in the TV E listings for the TV broadcast you wish to PRESS NUMBER KEY 0 9 record then press OK THEN OK PRESS PROG TO END Then If the Guide Channel Set screen appears go to step 4 If the VCR Plus Program screen appears go to step 5 To make corrections press CANCEL and input the correct PlusCode number HR S4800U S3800U EN30 37 30 00 1 31 10 26 AM HR S4800U S3800U EN30 37 Input receiving channel number The guide channel number which is assigned to the TV or cable station for the PlusCod
111. v THEN PRESS MENU TO END screen c Ifthe DBS receiver s channel does not change asshown above D Press SHUTTLE PLUS Av or CH on the front panel to move the highlight bar arrow to NO 2 Press OK 8 Re enter the correct code NOTES c The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver c If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code you cannot 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 time of timer recording c The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording c If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a remote control because it has no remote sensor you cannot use the Controller to change its channels Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording c For customers in U S A If you are unable to set the Controller contact JVC toll free at 1 800 252 5722 00 1 31 9 55 AM HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 20 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AV mode on the TV HR S4800U S3800U EN21 29 21 2 SHUTTLE ring POWER STOP EJECT 1 4 POWER 2 mia JA FF gt gt
112. wn Ex To set the Remote to JVC 51 HR S4800U S3800U EN44 53 52 00 1 31 10 03 AM EN 53 This Remote is of transmitting two control ng ng codes one set fo respond to A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals This Remote control is preset to send A code signals Re mote ntrol because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals When using two JVC VCRs set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes so that you can operate these VCRs separately 1 Unplug VCR Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet 2 Set remote control code for Remote 1 Press and hold A B 2 Press the Number key 2 3 Press OK and release A B The Remote now can transmit B code control signals 3 Plug in VCR Plug the AC power cord back into an AC outlet 4 Turn on VCR Press POWER on the Remote c The VCR now responds to B code control signals c To set the Remote and the VCR back to A code control signals repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing the Number key 1 in step 2 To control two VCRs with the same Remote You can control two JVC VCRs by switching the remote control code for the Remote between A and B
113. x s remote sensor ATTENTION The Controller can also control a DBS receiver If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used position the Controller so its signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and DBS receiver Cable box Controller Your VCR suggested locations Cablebox To To RF output Audio Video Controller output Transmitter ANTENNA AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Your VCR CABLE BOX HR S4800U S3800U EN01 20 15 EN 15 The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box descrambler The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer recording The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programmed using VCR Plus Z pg 30 or Express timer programing Z pg 34 NOTE ONLY FOR HR S3800U The Controller is not supplied with this unit It can be requested by mailing in the completed JVC Cable Mouse Certificate that is included with the accessory package Installing Controller 1 Situate Controller Place the Controller so that its transmitter is facing the cable box s remote sensor c Make sure the path between the Controller and the cable box s remote sensor is not blocked D Attach Controller Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back of the Controller 3 Connect cable hox to VCR Ifyourcable box do

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